《Global Era of Star trekking》 Chapter 1: Torch Awakening Chapter 1: Torch Awakening Chenxing Principality, Golden Shark Starfield, White Tower Floating Land. Jiangyuan City, outskirts, ultra-long-distance Starry Sea deployment platform. Accompanied by a kilometer-high pillar of light shooting into the sky, the hundred Torch Warships that were neatly parked on the platform a moment ago vanished entirely, being deployed to an unknown and distant starry sky. At the same time, a thousand miles away, in Jiangyuan City, which is one of the five major cities belonging to the White Tower Floating Land just like Jiangyuan City. First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan City, mens dormitory building number 3, Song Chi took off his virtual helmet and logged out of the White Tower network. A tense emotion emerged on his face, as he had just watched the live broadcast of the current year graduates of the First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan City being deployed into the starry sea. Following Jiangyuan City, the next in line was his own Jiangyuan City, and as a graduating student of the First Torch Academy in Jiangyuan, it meant that the scene just broadcast would soon be his turn. The ultra-long-distance deployment into the Starry Sea, the exploration of unknown starry skies, how could his heart not be tense at the thought that he would soon personally experience these? Amid the tension, a hint of expectant anticipation crept into the depths of his eyes, for this was also a rare opportunity. As long as he could seize it, soaring to the heavens was not an impossibility. This was an era of the Starry Sea. Millions of years ago, the multiverse shattered and the fragments left from the countless broken universes scattered across the void of the Starry Sea. Since then, the era of the multiverse came to an end, and a new era was born, which the various remnant civilizations referred to asthe Shattered Starry Sea Era. These remnants of cosmic fragments, over the course of a long period of time, acquired a new nameStarry Sea Floating Lands. Soon after, the various civilizations discovered that as the ultimate essence remaining from the shattered universes of the multiverse era, the vast majority of Starry Sea Floating Lands contained countless rare resources. To contest these resources, the various remnant civilizations refused to give way to each other, turning the entire Shattered Starry Sea into a battlefield ablaze with war. For millions of years, in every corner of the boundless Shattered Starry Sea, countless civilizations perished every moment, buried in the long river of time. But similarly, various new civilizations sprouted like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, continuously emerging. Torch Human Civilization was one of them. In the domain of Torch Civilization, all citizens at the age of 30 could embark on a journey of exploring the starry seas through ultra-long-distance interstellar deployment with Torch Warships. Of course, due to the optimization and progression of genetic technology, the average lifespan of Torch citizens had already reached 140 years, and todays 30-year-olds were actually equivalent to just having come of age. Ever since the Source Seed of Torch was ignited over three hundred thousand years ago, this has become a rule shared by all members of Torchlight Humanitya lawful citizen over the age of 30 can attempt to awaken the Seed of Torch, bind a Torch Warship, and begin exploring the Star Domains. Gleaning resources from Alien Star Domains, enhancing Torch Warships, elevating the level of lifethe purpose was to withstand the increasingly powerful Alien Races civilizations adjacent to the domain of Torch Human Civilization and to defend the territory of Torch Human Civilization. It can be said that awakening the Seed of Torch and controlling a Torch Warship is the most important opportunity in the life of all citizens of Torch Civilization. Once the awakening is successful and one obtains their own Torch Warship, they will immediately become a cut above the rest. Even if one can enhance their Torch Warship to a higher rank, its not difficult in the future to claim a wide expanse of territory and become the Lord of a vast Star Domain, to have a long life and eventually join the nobility of Torch Human Civilization. Suppressing the strange emotions in his heart, Song Chi stood up, assumed a horse stance with his legs apart, and gradually raised his hands with palms facing upward and slowly spread them apart. This was the standard posture for cultivating the Guidance Technique. According to the authoritative data from the Torch Bureau, this set of Guidance Techniques, developed by Torch Human Civilization over tens of thousands of years, not only strengthens the body and promotes the elevation of life levels but also effectively increases the success rate of awakening the Seed of Torch. Before the age of 30, the higher the cultivation level of the Guidance Technique, the greater the probability of successfully awakening the Seed of Torch. As for why the age to awaken the Seed of Torch was set at 30. Quite simply, based on an average lifespan of 140 years, awakening the Seed of Torch at 30 allows for enough time to cultivate the Guidance Technique, significantly increasing the odds of awakening the Seed of Torch while also not falling behind on the study of essential Starry Sea knowledge, effectively lowering the mortality rate in subsequent explorations of Alien Territories following a successful awakening. And the hundred years left are more than enough to subsequently enhance the Torch Warship and further elevate ones level of life, which is threefold beneficial. ... Three hours later, Song Chi ended his cultivation practice. After more than twenty years of uninterrupted cultivation, his Guidance Technique level had already reached lv4. To advance further was not a matter of a short time. Now that the outside was already pitch black, he had no intention of continuing to cultivate. After washing up, he went straight to bed. Tomorrow was the day of the Torch Awakening, and staying well-rested was more important than anything. ... The next day, at the First Torch Academys sports field in Jiangyuan City. The Awakening ceremony had already started early. Zhang Lili, the Torch Awakening is successful, quality Colorless. Next, Zhou Pengfei. As the voice of an official from the Torch Bureau rang out loudly, the hundreds of students under the Awakening Platform reacted differently. Some whispered in lamentation, but the look of envy was more prevalent in the eyes of most. Although all lawful citizens of Torch Civilization can attempt to awaken the Seed of Torch at the age of 30, the actual success rate is not high. Based on the average success rate of past years at the First Torch Academy in Jiangyuan City, its quite good if four out of ten students can awaken. This was the elite gathering at the First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan City; other academies within the city had even lower success rates. Amidst the crowd, Song Chi clenched his fists tight with nervous anticipation, just like most others. Thirty years, everything comes down to today. With this thought, the announcement continued to resound. Zhou Pengfei, Torch Awakening failed. Next... Zhao Yunfeng, Torch Awakening successful, quality Colorless. ... As one after another, the students either succeeded or failed, it was soon the turn of Class 5 of the tenth year, where Song Chi was. Next up, Sun Hao. At that call, the man standing next to Song Chi, nearly two meters tall and resembling a black bear, trembled. Seeing this, Song Chi gently patted the others shoulder, signaling him to relax. Haozi, do your best. The burly man named Sun Hao was one of the few close friends of Song Chi at the academy. Sun Hao nodded slightly and strode toward the Awakening Platform. Before long. Sun Hao, Torch Awakening successful, Quality Colorless. Immediately, gasps of surprise rippled through the crowd of students. It was well known that although all were awakening the Seed of Torch, the Quality of the seeds came in different categories, with Colorless at the bottom, followed by White, and then Blue, Purple, and so on. While White might be second to last in talent, one might find only one amongst dozens of Awakeners, and the probability of awakening a Blue or Purple Quality was exceedingly low. A smile appeared on Song Chis face as he sincerely felt happy for his close friend. As expected, as soon as Sun Hao came down from the platform, he was quickly approached by numerous classmates seeking to strike up a friendly conversation, even those who had rarely spoken to him over the past ten years now crowded around him, hoping to forge a stronger connection. No one could blame them for being mercenary; at that moment, Sun Hao was indeed a sought-after commodity. A White Quality Seed of Torch would be enthusiastically invested in by outside small consortia, chambers of commerce, families, and other powers. As soon as Sun Hao agreed and signed a legal investment agreement, he would quickly receive a substantial investment in resources for enhancing his Torch Warship, which would ensure that its upgrade pace would far exceed that of other Awakeners. After all, everyone starts with a Torch Warship of Level 0, and subsequent Component upgrades required significant resource Consumption. Without strong financial backing, the upgrade speed would be excruciatingly slow. Next up, Song Chi! After four consecutive failures of others, it was finally Song Chis turn. At his side, Sun Hao also passed over a look of encouragement. Song Chi took a deep breath, suppressed the nervousness within, and stepped up to the Awakening Platform. On the raised platform, under the guidance of a Torch Bureau officer, Song Chi extended his right hand towards the dark flame in front of him. The dark flame, known as the Source Seed of Torch, wasnt the original Fire Seed from the core Star Domain of the Torch Human Civilization, but it was a derivative of it, capable of assisting the human body in awakening the Seed of Torch and increasing the success rate of awakenings. Song Chi felt only warmth encircling his palm, as if it was a fleeting moment and yet it seemed like an eternity. When a prickling pain transmitted from the center of his hand, he finally reopened his eyes. Before he could react, the announcement had already reached his ears. Song Chi, Torch Awakening successful, Quality Colorless. Descending from the Awakening Platform, Song Chi experienced a flurry of mixed feelings, bittersweet in nature. He was pleased that he had successfully awakened his Seed of Torch, paving the way for a smoother journey into the extraordinary, and his thirty years of effort had not been in vain. His concern, however, lay with the Quality of the Torch. A Colorless Seed of Torch, being the lowest Quality of Fire Seed, had a very low ceiling. It wasnt too much of a problem early on, but if he couldnt enhance its Quality, the strengthening of his Torch Warship would eventually come to a standstill, blocking his path to transcendence. Hiss! While lost in thought, an intense burning sensation suddenly emanated from his chest. Thinking of something, Song Chis gaze sharpened, and he silently muttered to himself. The Star Sea Ruin Market Rank is heating up. Whats going on? Its been thirty years, and this is the first time this has happened. Returning to his class team with a puzzled look, this expression, to the outsiders, seemed like total dejection. Chi, dont overthink it. The Quality of a Seed of Torch can be improved. Colorless isnt bad... Sun Hao thought Song Chi was feeling down and quickly started to console him. Song Chi shook his head lightly, indicating he was fine. It wasnt just a forced smile; he truly wasnt too concerned. The moment the result of his Colorless Seed of Torch came out, he was indeed a bit disappointed, but he quickly bounced back. As Sun Hao said, the grade of a Seed of Torch can be enhanced, although its incredibly hard and requires the Consumption of rare special resources. Yet as a transmigrator, he was confident he could slowly improve the Quality of his own Seed of Torch. Yes, he was a transmigrator, and moreover, he had been born into this world through transmigration. At that moment, what peaked his curiosity was the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank hanging around his neck. As the instigator of his transmigration, which brought him from Blue Star of his previous life to this one as a fetus, he had become certain over these thirty years that this Rank was his golden finger. The thought that his golden finger was undergoing unknown changes made it impossible for him not to be concerned. Curiosity aside, in such a public setting, Song Chi couldnt simply take it out to check on it. Fortunately, the burning sensation gradually subsided after a while. About half an hour later, the entire awakening ceremony for the graduates of First Academy in Jiangyuan City was completed. Out of the more than six hundred students, fewer than two hundred had successfully awakened their Seeds of Torch. Cries, laughter, exclamations, and wails... the entire plaza erupted into a cacophony, with joy for some and sorrow for others. After all, from then on, the trajectories of these two groups of people would diverge dramatically. Chapter 2: Torch Warship Chapter 2: Torch Warship Attention, all successful Awakeners, please follow your homeroom teachers to the Torch Building. Those who have not awakened, please leave the school within one hour. A deep voice emanated from the side of the teachers office building, prompting the students to turn their heads. They saw a figure leap from the top of the office building, with clearly visible dark Spectral Energy erupting around it. The next second, a circle of black flames popped beneath their feet, and the figure vanished directly above the office building. When they reappeared, they were standing in mid-air above all the students. Zhu Yaokui, the principal of the First Torch Academy in Jiangyuan City, was said to have a High Level Torch Warship under his command and had already advanced to a third-tier life form. He had served as the principal of the First Academy for one hundred and fifty years, commanding immense respect. Feeling the almost imperceptible pressure from above, Song Chi felt as if he were carrying a heavy burden. Although his mastery of the Guidance Technique had reached level 4 and didnt pose much of a difficulty, he was very aware that this was the result of Principal Zhu Yaokui deliberately restraining his aura. If he were to fully release the aura of his third-tier life form, all the students present would likely collapse to the ground, and it could even cause their bones to burst. Song Chis breathing was a bit heavy, yet there was no discomfort on his face. Instead, his eyes betrayed a burning eagerness. Standing on air as if riding the wind, the extraordinary beings that all the people of Blue Star had fantasized about were appearing before him. Even though he had seen it many times before, he still couldnt calm the excitement in his heart. ... With the principal overseeing personally, both students and teachers acted with remarkable efficiency, and a group of nearly two hundred people quickly made their way toward the Torch Building. Catching a glimpse with the corner of his eye, Song Chi noticed that there were only sixteen students in his class who had successfully awakened the Seed of Torch, among whom only two possessed the white Seed of Torch; aside from Sun Hao, the other was Wang Yuan. The rest of the fourteen had the Colorless Seed of Torch. On the second floor of the Torch Building, in Spectral Cultivation Room Number 5, under the direction of their homeroom teacher Yang Minghui, the sixteen students of class 5 lay down in separate Spectral Transformation Pods one after another. Once everyone was ready, Homeroom Teacher Yang Minghui pressed the start button, and the pods slowly closed until they were completely sealed, while a ripple of dark Spectral Energy quickly filled the pods interior space. Seeing this, Song Chi was not nervous; he had already learned all these steps before. This was the necessary Spectral Transformation required after awakening the Seed of Torch. After awakening the Seed of Torch, it would allow the Awakener, and the Torch Warship they were bound to, the ability to control Spectral Energy. As one of the many energies in the Shattered Starry Sea, the special property of Spectral Energy lies in its inclusivity, being able to convert the vast majority of known energies into homogenous Spectral Energy. By doing so, Torchlight Humanity can essentially convert all sorts of resources from the Starry Sea for their own use, thereby quickly enhancing themselves. This has been the underlying reason for the rapid expansion of the Torch Human Civilization and the continuous growth of its territory. However, when initially awakened, although Awakeners have successfully controlled Spectral Energy, their bodies cant adapt to this new energy in a short period, causing various rejection reactions. Only after the body is bathed in Spectral Energy for an extended period, transforming the body into a Spectral Energy Body, can this issue be perfectly resolved. And the Spectral Transformation Pods are products designed to accelerate this process. With his eyes tightly closed and palms spread open, Song Chi cycled the Guidance Technique he knew by heart within his body. He didnt know how much time had passed, but a swelling sensation began in his brow. Song Chi was delighted by this; it signified that the Spectral Transformation was nearly complete. For it was only when the body wholly became a Spectral Energy Body that the Ancestral Torch could be nurtured in the brow the dwelling place of the internal Seed of Torch and the future storage location for the Torch Warship. Minutes later, all sixteen students from class 5 had completed their Spectral Transformations and successfully established their Ancestral Torches. Alright, follow me, theres one last step: merging with the Warship. Only once the Seed of Torch successfully merges with an ordinary Warship, transforming it into a Torch Warship, can you be considered a truly qualified heir of the Torch legacy. ... Behind the Torch Building was a huge base for conventional Warships, and all the students from Jiangyuan City who had successfully awakened the Seed of Torch in the Advanced Torch Academies needed to merge with their initial Torch Warships here. Scout Class Starry Sea Shuttle hangar, nearly two hundred people gathered here, orderly engaging in the Torch fusion. There wasnt much choice in the matter C all bearers of the Seed of Torch could only fuse with one model of the warship, the Scout Class Starry Sea Shuttle. The Torch C Spectral Shuttle, is also the standard model for all initial Torch Warships. Song Chi! At the call, Song Chi immediately stepped forward. In front of a standard Scout Class Shuttle, Song Chi awkwardly directed the flow of Spectral Energy within his body, concentrating it at the center of his forehead. Soon, a beam of Ghost Light emanated from his brow and entered directly into the shuttles body in front of him. The next second, a strong pulling force transmitted from the Ancestral Torch within his forehead, and under this force, the shuttle in front of him began to shrink slowly, eventually becoming the size of a fingernail and drilling into Song Chis Ancestral Torch. Meanwhile, Song Chi rapidly closed his eyes, starting to sense the situation within the Ancestral Torch. In the exact center of Chaos Space, a strand of black flame hovered, while above it, the Scout Class Shuttle was undergoing continuous scorching from the black flame. After a few minutes, a flash of brilliance sped by Song Chis eyes, and an Attributes panel appeared beside the small shuttle. [Name: None (Please name as soon as possible)] [Model: Torch C Spectral Shuttle] [Level: lv0] [Basic Components: Colorless Torch Warship Body lv0, Spectral Main Cannon lv0, Spectral Secondary Cannon lv0, Warship Armor lv0, Spectral Engine lv0, Spectral Shield lv0, Void Radar lv0, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (8/8)] [Additional Components: None (0/2)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 100/1000] [Supplies: None] His gaze scanning over this Attributes panel, Song Chi directly skipped the first three lines, focusing on the Basic Components section. As the name suggests, Basic Components are structures all newly fused Spectral Shuttles have, akin to standard equipment. Firstly, the Colorless Torch Warship Body doesnt need much explanation; it links to the Seed of Torch within the Ancestral Aperture, and as long as the Seed of Torch advances, it will upgrade accordingly. For the Seed of Torch to advance from level 0 to level 1, 5 strands of Floating Land Origin and 200 Spectral Energy Points are needed. Just as Song Chi was preparing to continue looking further down, the urging voice of the old teacher, Yang Minghui, timely sounded, and Song Chi could only reluctantly withdraw his Spiritual awareness from the Ancestral Aperture and give up his spot for the next student to fuse. Soon, all the Awakener students had completed the fusion without any incidents of potential fusion failure, which relieved all the Academy teachers. Though the possibility of failing the Torch fusion is very slim, almost negligible, once a fusion failure occurs, the bearer of the Seed of Torch must wait for a one-month buffer period before attempting to fuse again. But the issue lies precisely in this aspect because after the awakening of the Seed of Torch, only the initial three days are a special protection period. Any explorations conducted in the Alien Star Domain during this period are significantly less dangerous. It is like a special benefit given to newcomers. As long as one does not deliberately seek death, theres basically no risk to life. In addition to gaining experience in exploring the Alien Star Domain at no cost, one could also harvest additional resources. For the newly awakened rookie captains, this is an opportunity not to be missed. But if one fails to fuse with the warship, that entire one-month buffer period is immutable, and they could only watch helplessly as this one-time benefit slips away, lamenting what could have been. Chapter 3: Star Sea Ruin Market Rank Chapter 3: Star Sea Ruin Market Rank After the fusion segment was over, the classes began to disperse and regroup. At the gathering point of class 5, Yang Minghuis eyes shimmered as he looked at the 16 familiar faces he had been with for years. His throat filled with a myriad of words that he wanted to say, but in the end, it all condensed into two stern admonishments. Tomorrow morning at eight oclock, everyone gather at the academy square. Go home today and make sure youre well prepared, he said. Even if its a welfare exploration, there are casualties every year, so dont take it lightly. Understood! ... After parting with Sun Hao, Song Chi hailed an energy vehicle by the roadside. His home was in the city center, not far from the academy. It took less than twenty minutes for the energy vehicle to stop at the entrance of Dongjiang Community, where he lived. Universal Credit Points deducted: 10 points. Account balance: 2,413,543 points. Having just got off the vehicle, his smart wristband sent him a payment notification. As he looked at the balance on his account, Song Chis expression was calm, but if an outsider were to see it, they certainly would not remain as composed. As the universal currency of the Chenxing Principality, Credit Points had a very solid purchasing power. The average salary of a common person was around three thousand Credit Points a month. Deducting daily expenses, one could save at most two thousand points a month. By that calculation, it would take an ordinary person at least a hundred years to accumulate 2.4 million Credit Points. Being a student who hadnt graduated yet, one can only imagine how astonishing the amount of savings Song Chi had in his hands wasit certainly wasnt given by his parents but was earned by him over the past thirty years. As for the source, in his previous life, being a seasoned web novel writer, he did have a certain amount of innate talent in creative writing. Over the past two decades, he had produced quite a few works. The most famous of his works were Torch Breaks Through the Skies and Fighting Spirits of the Floating Land. Its a pity that after tens of thousands of years of Torch Human Civilizations development, the field of online literature wasnt blank, and his two works only managed to gain a moderate amount of popularity. The royalties he had accumulated up until now amounted to just over two million, which he preferred not to mention. Dongjiang Community, Building 5, Apartment 403. No sooner had he entered the door than the gazes of his father, Song Chao, and his mother, Chen Lixia, converged on him almost at the same time. My boys back! Come here quick; mom made your favorite braised deep-sea turbot, Chen Lixia called out. Song Chis eyes brightened, and he hastily put down his backpack and hurried to the dining table. After consuming a full bowl of fish soup, he felt a warm current spreading from his stomach to the rest of his body, and his face showed a genuine sense of satisfaction. Actually, deep-sea turbot didnt taste that good; in fact, one could say it was unpleasant. Placed in the eyes of other children, it would be at the top of the picky eaters menu. However, Song Chi had been consistent for over twenty years. What attracted him was the rich Blood Qi Energy contained in the fish meat which could greatly promote the practice of the Guidance Technique. It was one of the reasons why he had managed to cultivate his Guidance Technique to Level 4 in just over twenty years. Classmates of his age were mostly stuck at Level 2 with their Guidance Technique, and only those with decent talent could reach Level 3. The higher the level of the Guidance Technique, the harder it is to practice, the slower the progressits common knowledge across the domains of Torch Human Civilization. Spreading his hands, the Guidance Technique within his body slowly activated, starting to rapidly absorb the Blood Qi Energy from the fish soup to accelerate his cultivation. Of course, now it should be called the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. After completing the Spectral Energy transformation and his body becoming a Spectral Energy Body, his Guidance Technique automatically advanced to the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, which cultivated at a faster rate compared to the regular Guidance Technique. Seeing the threads of black Spectral Energy emerging around Song Chi, the anxious looks on the faces of Song Chao and Chen Lixia quickly faded. Both had also awakened the Seed of Torch and were more than familiar with Spectral Energy. Seeing their son already able to wield Spectral Energy, they instantly understood that Song Chi had successfully awakened. Having awakened the Colorless Seed of Torch, the Spectral Shuttle has already merged. Tomorrow at eight in the morning, the first exploration of a foreign River Domain will take place, he reported while continuing to absorb and convert the Blood Qi Energy within his body. Hearing this, his parents, Song Chao and Chen Lixia, nodded slightly, showing no sign of disappointment in their eyes. When Song Chi was born, both of them possessed Colorless Seeds of Torch. Given the limitations of their bloodline, they were more than satisfied as long as their son could successfully awaken the Seed of Torch. They had never really hoped for the awakening of a Seed of Torch with White Quality or higherthe chances were simply too low. ... Little Chi, come here. After lunch, Song Dad called Song Chi into the study immediately. In the study, Song Chao had an earnest expression. After giving some instructions for a good while, a ghostly light flashed between his eyebrows, and two balls of light flew out from his Ancestral Torch, hovering in front of Song Chi. These are the starter resources your mother and I are giving you, 1000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and a white-quality special component, Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree, for your Torch Warship. Song Chi was overjoyed. The resources werent much, but for someone just starting out like him, they were more than enough to carry out an initial enhancement and upgrade of his Torch Spectral Shuttle, improving the shuttles various performances and strengthening its combat and survival capabilities. With this, his starting point was fundamentally ahead of most of his peers. Never underestimate this small step, as the saying goes, one step ahead means a lead in every step. This slight lead could very well be the key to soaring to great heights in the future. ... Compared to the 1000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi was even more covetous of the white-quality Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree special component. As everyone knows, any colored component of a Torch Warship must be derived from a Starry Sea Oddity. Once connected with the four words Starry Sea Oddity, the value of the item is bound to skyrocketeven if its just the lowest white-colored oddity. Not to mention components as popular as Soldier Figurine Components for warships. After all, the readily available soldier figurine automatons, whether used as guards, for combat assistance, or even cannon fodder, can significantly increase a captains chance of survival, and they are often fiercely competed over as soon as they appear. Therefore, one can see the value of the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree component before him. Thank you, Dad and Mom. Song Chi activated the Spectral Energy within him, absorbing the two balls of light into his own Ancestral Torch. After receiving another round of admonitions from his parents, he finally got permission to go upstairs. Back in his bedroom, instead of immediately blending his spiritual consciousness into the Ancestral Torch to check the details of the Spectral Shuttle he hadnt finished reviewing before, he took out the copper badge hanging in front of his chest right away. He had always carried the item that had caused his transmigration with him. The badge wasnt big, only about half the size of a lighter, with Starry Sea Ruins Market engraved on its front, which was why he had always referred to it as the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank. Examining the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank intently, it didnt take long for him to notice a change in it. For the past thirty years, it had been like an ordinary copper badge; no matter how he fiddled with it, there was never a response, but now a faint ghostly black luster appeared on the badge. This luster was extremely faintif he hadnt examined it closely, he might not have noticed it at all. Is this... Spectral Energy? Song Chis eyes suddenly brightened, just as the badge underwent another transformation. Perhaps due to his prolonged gaze, an attribute panel automatically popped out beside the badge. [Name: Spectral EnergyCStarry Sea Ruin Market Rank] [Category: Growth-type Strange Object] [Quality: ??] [Level: lv0] [Feature: Control and connect to a specific Starry Sea Ruins Market.] [Feature 2: The Star Sea Ruin Market Rank can autonomously advance once specific conditions are met.] [Remark: A rare gem among strange objects, possessing infinite growth potential.] Chapter 4: Ancient Immortal Domain Civilization (Please Recommend and Follow) Chapter 4: Ancient Immortal Domain Civilization (Please Recommend and Follow) ` Attribute introduction? Spectral Energy? Could it be the Spectral Energy that I controlled after awakening the Seed of Torch, which then triggered this anomaly? Moreover, this Star Sea Ruin Market Rank turns out to be a Starry Sea Oddity, and whats more, its a growing type of Starry Sea Oddity that Ive never heard of before, though the name does sound quite impressive. A myriad of thoughts surfaced in Song Chis mind, and at that moment, another flash of insight streaked through his brain. He then focused his mind and began to mobilize the little Spectral Energy within his body, gathering it toward the palm of his right hand before slowly infusing it into the token he was holding. The next moment, an anomaly occurred. A strong suction force enveloped his entire body. Song Chi immediately sensed something was wrong, but it was too late to stop the flow of Spectral Energy into the token. In the next second, a strong wave of dizziness overwhelmed him. Fighting back the urge to vomit that rose from the depths of his heart, he opened his eyes at the first opportunity, his gaze swiftly scanning the surroundings several times. Once he was certain there was no danger around him, he relaxed slightly but did not dare to let down his guard completely. After all, he was now certain of one thinghis current location was not his bedroom but an entirely unfamiliar place. Only after the intense feeling of nausea in his heart had completely subsided did Song Chi begin to closely observe his surroundings. At that time, the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank still tightly clutched in his hand emitted waves of warmth. Just as he was preparing to lower his head to check the Rank, a stream of inexplicable information emerged out of nowhere in his mind. [Name: None] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Rank: lv0] [Specifications: 100mX100m] [Basic Configuration: 10 vacant shops, 1 stall area of 10mx10m, 1 inn on the first floor (accommodates 10 people), 1 lv0 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (Spectral Energy cultivation efficiency doubled), 1 lv0 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, 1 lv0 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform.] [Additional Configuration: None (0/2)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (ability to move freely within the void, instinctively avoiding natural disasters)] [UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), Ruins Market trade volume of 100 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank)] [Notes: An inconspicuous little Ruins Market located on the dark side of the Shattered Starry Sea, seemingly only allowing life entities of First Rank and below to enter. Fortunately, it has decent potential.] Several minutes later, when Song Chi had somewhat digested the information that had appeared in his mind, his eyes gradually brightened, and the excitement in his heart was indescribable for a moment. He turned around, his gaze passing through the semi-circular Spectral Energy Protection Array behind him to look outside. The external environment was shockingly a pitch-black void. In the far distance, terrifying void storms howled past, and wherever the storms traveled, dense space cracks followed in their wake, tearing the space apart. At that moment, Song Chis scalp tingled. From what he knew, ripping apart space was a feat that only highly enhanced Torch Warships could accomplish, yet in this pitch-black void space, such violent void storms were a common sight. But soon he remembered something, and the fear in his eyes slowly dissipated. According to the information he dissected, the place where he was located was a special Secret Realm Space that floated within the void cracks on the dark side of the Shattered Starry Sea, said to be a product of an ancient civilization that called itself the Immortal Domain. Because this space had been fitted with a rare Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform by a powerful figure from the Ancient Immortal Domain civilization, it had always been used as a trading Ruins Market connected to all corners of the world. Besides, it possessed a precious Averting Misfortune feature, allowing it to autonomously steer clear of the void storms within the space cracks, which was the fundamental reason why it had been able to wander the void space for countless millennia. ` ` Thinking of this feature, Song Chi was finally able to put his mind completely at ease. From what he understood, this Ruins Market had not been under anyones control for tens of thousands of years before him. Such a lengthy period had passed, and it had not been destroyed by the Void Storms; this attested to the strength of the Averting Misfortune feature. Once he completely let go of his concerns, he began to survey the entire Ruins Market. Perhaps because it had depleted a great deal of energy in the Void Space and had not received any new energy supplements, the space of the once bustling Ruins Market Secret Realm had been reduced to its limits over the tens of thousands of years. It was so small it was pitiable, with a length, width, and height of merely a hundred meters each. There was only one street lined with ten shops, an inn, and evenly distributed stalls. At the furthest end of the street, on the left, was the only All-Attributes Cultivation Room in the Ruins Market. Opposite the cultivation room was the most central structure in the Ruins MarketC an Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. Upon setting his gaze on these two special buildings, Song Chi quickly received details about their attributes. [Name: All-Attributes Cultivation Room] [Level: lv0] [Effect: While cultivating inside the cultivation room, cultivation speed is increased by 200%; when cultivating Spectral Energy, the increase is 400%.] [Specification: Single-user Cultivation Room] [Note: Originating from the hands of a powerful being from the Immortal Domain Civilization of the Starry Sea, this high-specification cultivation room has been transformed by the special energy Spectral Energy, which provides an additional boost when cultivating Spectral Energy within.] [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market Level lv1, 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank)] ... [Name: Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] [Level: lv0] [Effect: Once activated, 10 spatial gates that provide access to and from the Ruins Market will be randomly deployed within the Shattered Starry Sea. Each spatial gate has a duration of 24 hours, with a buffer period of 720 hours.] [Spatial Gate Restrictions: Due to the Ruins Markets own rank, life entities of Starry Sea First Rank and above are currently unable to pass through the spatial gate.] [Note: A miraculous construction from the hands of a mighty being belonging to the Immortal Domain Civilization of the Starry Sea, its function is extraordinary.] [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market Level lv1, 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank)] ... After looking through the attributes of both, Song Chi was somewhat eager to try out the effect of the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. Because of the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank, he was now the new master of this Ruins Market. It could be said that within this Ruins Market, he was the ruler of all rules; as long as no beings exceeding the rank of the Ruins Market itself entered, in this Ruins Market, he was essentially invincible. Knowing that there would be no form of danger, he naturally wanted to try the core functionality of the Ruins Marketconnecting different Star Domains within the Shattered Starry Sea and engaging in exchanges and trade with a variety of Starry Sea Alien Race civilizations. And lets not forget that further upgrades of the Ruins Market still require a specific condition of trade volume. Unless he was content with the current small scale of 100m by 100m, and only conducted trade with Zero Rank Starry Sea Alien Races in the future, this Space Gate Deployment Platform would be essential for regular use. After some deliberation, he finally suppressed the impulse in his heart. ps: Seeking recommendations and follows for the new book!!! ` Chapter 5: Zhu Tian Ruins Market - Cang Qiong (Please follow) Chapter 5: Zhu Tian Ruins Market C Cang Qiong (Please follow) ` The reason is simple: It is now afternoon, and there are less than 20 hours until the assembly time tomorrow morning. Once the spatial gate launcher is activated, the spatial gate deployed will last for 24 hours. In other words, if he opens the Ruins Market now, there will be a conflict with the exploration of the Alien Star Domain scheduled for tomorrow morning. As the Ruins Market Lord, he could absolutely control the Ruins Market, and as long as no First Rank or higher beings appear, he can completely maintain order. But all of this is predicated on his presence within the Ruins Market. If he were to leave halfway through, theres no telling how chaotic the entire Ruins Market space would become. Besides, he still has many things to prepare for now; tomorrow marks the first exploration of the Shattered Starry Sea, so he must be fully prepared. Moreover, he still has quite a few ideas about the Ruins Market beneath his feet that he needs to verify one by one. No sooner said than done, Song Chi used the Ruins Market token to enter and exit several times, each time carrying different items with him. Water bottles, backpacks, chairs... After ten minutes, he had his first answer: Anything he could lift and hold in his hands could be brought into this Ruins Market space. Conversely, items that exceeded his ability to carry could not be brought in. Having reached this conclusion, he quickly walked to a previously visited stall area, one of the few vacant areas in the Ruins Market. Even though a 1010 space was not that large, it was more than sufficient for a Spectral Shuttle, which did not exceed 7 meters in length. Thats right, this time Song Chi was attempting to see if he could summon a Spectral Shuttle within the Ruins Market. Under his full control, spectral energy rapidly converged towards the space between his eyebrows. Hmm? Feeling the movement at his brow, Song Chis heart filled with joy; he had successfully opened the Ancestral Torch. Soon, a ray of light shot out from between his eyebrows, and then the compact Spectral Shuttle appeared out of thin air in the vacant area before him. You can summon the Spectral Shuttle within the Ruins Market!! With this result, Song Chis excitement was uncontrollable. Thus, not only could he enter the Ruins Market in the event of danger, using it as a lifeline, but the many ideas he had also seemed to have quite a bit of room for maneuver. What is the most troublesome issue for a Torch Warship when exploring the Alien Star Domain? Many people would probably say alien civilization, because a strong encounter with an Alien Species almost always results in the destruction of the warship and loss of life. But in reality, thats not the case; the actual problem that every Torch Warship captain agonizes over is the warships storage space. The physical size of the warship is fixed, and naturally, theres a limit to what it can carry. Because of this limitation, every captain has to meticulously calculate before they begin exploring the Alien Star Domain and again when they are about to return from their exploration in order to utilize every inch of space in the cargo hold to its maximum. As a result, large mechanical equipment like the Tiger-type Floating Land Mining Cart, Hornet-class combat drones, and the Land Warfare-type Exploration Robot are generally difficult to bring along. After all, even if they are taken to the Alien Star Domain and there is a significant harvest, the return journey becomes a problem: should those bulky items be brought back, or should they be discarded in order to make room for the harvested resources? These pieces of equipment arent cheap, and if theyre simply abandoned, it would be fine if the resources brought back are of high valueearning perhaps only half the profit. But it would be regrettable if the value of the harvested resources ends up being less than the value of the abandoned equipment. Yet if theyre not discarded, the Torch Warship only has so much space, so how many resources can it really bring back? Therefore, this has always been an unsolvable conflict, and all Torch Warship captains suffer headaches over this issue. Because of this, the prices for spatial folding/expansion components for warships have been driven up to astronomical levels. Even white quality spatial components for warships often sell for the price of blue or even purple components, and theyre still priceless in the market. Just before this, on his way home, Song Chi was going over the small space of the Spectral Shuttle over and over again, hoping to make the perfect plan before deploying to the Alien Star Domain tomorrow. But now it seems theres no need to fret over these matters anymore. The Ruins Market space, where a Torch Warship can be freely summoned, is practically a perfect backup storage space, and a very large one at that. Although there are restrictions on carrying items, large objects cannot be brought in by an individual. But the Torch Warship is different; it can be stored in the Ancestral Torch. With that, theres a lot of room for maneuver. Its entirely possible to store the necessary large machinery in a Torch Warship, then store the warship in the Ancestral Torch, and once inside the Ruins Market, summon the Torch Warship. This way, the limit on individual item carrying can be perfectly bypassed. Plus, during future explorations of the Alien Star Domain, the same strategy can be applied. Using the Torch Warship as a vessel, resources that normally couldnt be taken can be stored in the Ruins Market, significantly enhancing the harvest from each exploration. ` Of course, all these ideas still hinged on one assumption, that after he was dispatched to the Alien Star Domain, he would still be able to freely open and enter the Ruins Market; otherwise, everything would be off the table. In the midst of rapidly swirling thoughts, a sudden alert sound brought Song Chi back to reality. [Please name the Ruins Market as soon as possible!] Hearing this, he remembered that there was indeed such a matter, and it was not just the Ruins Market beneath his feet that needed a name, but also the Spectral Shuttle before him. Shaking his head to suppress the multitude of thoughts in his mind, Song Chi shifted his attention to the Ruins Market and the Spectral Shuttle in front of him. After pondering for about ten seconds, two words suddenly popped into his mind. Zhu Tian. In his past life, he had read not a small number of Xianxia novels, and since the Ruins Market beneath his feet could connect to various Star Domains in the Shattered Starry Sea at random, the name Zhu Tian Ruins Market couldnt be more suitable. [Zhu Tian Ruins Market, naming successful.] After the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, it was the turn of the Spectral Shuttle, but this time it tormented Song Chi for quite a while. Starry Sea! [Sorry, that name already exists, please choose another.] Crossing! [Sorry, that name...] Galaxy. [Sorry...] ... Due to the large base number of Torch Warships within Torch Human Civilization, many names had already been registered. Shenzhou! [Sorry...] Cang Qiong. [Cang Qiong is not yet in use. Are you sure you want to name it Cang Qiong?] Kunlun... Oh? Is it available? His tone paused, and then Song Chi immediately clicked confirm. Seeing the naming was successful, he shifted his gaze to start examining the specific attributes of his Spectral Shuttle. He hadnt been able to look at all the attributes of the Spectral Shuttle still because of the interruption by his old classmate, Yang Minghui. [Name: Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch-Spectral Shuttle] [Level: lv0] [Basic Components: Colorless Torch Warship Armor lv0, Spectral Main Cannon lv0, Spectral Secondary Cannon lv0, Warship Armor lv0, Spectral Engine lv0, Spectral Shield lv0, Patrol Radar lv0, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (8/8)] [Special Components: None (0/2)] ... Chapter 6: Detailed Attributes of the Shuttle (Please Follow) Chapter 6: Detailed Attributes of the Shuttle (Please Follow) ` His gaze still lingered on the basic components section; the Spectral Shuttle was completely a blank slate at the moment, and there wasnt much to see in the other categories either. For instance, in the special components category, the recently integrated Torch Warship only had two initial special component slots, which would only increase as the Spectral Shuttle was upgraded. Of course, the number of slots that could be added later depended on the Quality of the Seed of Torch; the higher the Quality of the Seed, the more slots that would be added naturally. This was yet another key reason why Torch Human Civilization placed so much importance on the Quality of the Seed of Torchit not only determined the enhancement ceiling of the Torch Warships but also the relative combat power among warships of the same level. Just imagine, two Torch Warships both at level Lv10, the one with the White Fire Seed could potentially carry ten kinds of special components, while the warship with a Colorless Fire Seed might at most have only six special component slotsa difference of nearly doublemaking their combat power incomparable. His focus sharpened, and soon the detailed attributes of these modules appeared one by one. Spectral Main Cannon Lv0 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 10 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 11 Charge: 5s; Buffer: 10s UpRank Requirement: One strand of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 100 Spectral Energy Points. ... Spectral Cannon Lv0 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 1 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 1.1 No need for buffer or charge UpRank Requirement: 100 Spectral Energy Points ... Warship Armor Lv0 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 1/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 11 UpRank Requirement: One strand of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 100 Spectral Energy Points, 1 ton of Fine Iron. ... Spectral Engine Lv0 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 1/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes Spectral Energy Pool: 1000 Points (can store 1000 Spectral Energy Points) UpRank Requirement: One strand of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 100 Spectral Energy Points, 5 Life Cores (Zero Rank). ... Spectral Shield Lv0 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 3/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 11 Shield Value: 110/110 Charge: 30s; Post-overload Buffer: 1 hour UpRank Requirement: One strand of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 100 Spectral Energy Points, 5 Life Cores (Zero Rank) ... Patrol Radar Lv0 ` ` Quality: Colorless Consumption: 1/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 1 light second Precision: 10 UpRank Requirement: 1 strand of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 100 Spectral Energy Points. ... Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform lv0 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 2/s (Spectral Energy Points) Cultivation Bonus: 2 times (200%) {Only effective for Zero Rank life entities} UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 10 Life Cores (Zero Rank) After checking the data for each component, Song Chi didnt linger, as these were only basic data, which were generally covered in past studies. The only thing that caught his attention was the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform at the end. As one of the core components of a Torch Warship, its also the fundamental reason why everyone in the Torch Human Civilization is obsessed with owning a personal Torch Warship. What is the ultimate purpose of risking their lives to explore the vast and boundless Alien Star Domain? Is it merely for the pleasure of experiencing the exotic charms of alien territories? Of course not... The spirit of exploration that drives Torch citizens has always been about the rare and fascinating resources found within Alien Star Domains. So, what is the ultimate purpose of plundering and collecting these resources? Is it just to enhance the Torch Warship? Not exactly, or at least not entirely. Strengthening a Torch Warship is inevitable, but thats just the surface. Fundamentally, what every Torch Ship Captain pursues is the sublimation of their own life level. To put it bluntly, its immortality, to live longer. As is well known, practicing the Guidance Technique to high levels can induce a transformation in life levels, and each transformation extends the cultivators lifespan to some degree. However, as the level of the Guidance Technique increases, the difficulty of cultivation becomes increasingly terrifying. Just triggering the first transformation of life levels is as hard as reaching the heavens, let alone subsequent life sublimations. But this problem can be perfectly solved by the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform bound to each Torch Warship. The Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform greatly accelerates the cultivation of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, allowing all Torch Ship Captains to enhance their Guidance Technique levels at double, triple, or even higher speeds, thereby repeatedly inducing transformations in their own life levels. The higher the enhancement level of the Torch Warship, the better the effect of its bound Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform. Therefore, the thing that Torch Ship Captains really care about is not the enhancement of the Torch Warship itself, but the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform that comes with the warship. Looking at the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform on the Spectral Shuttle, Song Chi suddenly thought of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room in the Ruins Market, which seemed to have a 400% cultivation bonus for Spectral Energy, twice that of the current platform. Previously, he had been mostly preoccupied by the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, and hadnt paid much attention. But now, thinking back, the excitement he had just managed to suppress surged up like a tide. Because he was very clear about what this meant. It meant that his future cultivation speed for the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique would far exceed that of other Torch Ship Captains of his rank. It meant he would have a higher chance of improving his life level and gaining more lifespan. It also meant that even if he couldnt enhance the quality of the Fire Seed of his own Torch Warship, it wouldnt affect his personal cultivation in the slightest. Of course, having said that, Song Chi wouldnt give up on his Torch Warship unless absolutely necessary. After all, future enhancements and introductions of new products in the Ruins Market would require substantial resources, and relying solely on the monthly Ruins Market trade was far from enough. Moreover, the Ruins Market itself didnt have strong fire support like the Torch Warship, which could suppress an entire Starry Sea Floating Land after reaching a certain level of strengthening. Thinking of this, Song Chi quickly outlined his subsequent development plan. Using the Ruins Market as the base and the Torch Warship as an auxiliary, one to better and more quickly facilitate the sublimation of life levels, the other to provide future fire support. Both progressing side by side without interfering with each other. After clarifying this primary and secondary relationship, Song Chi shifted his attention to strengthening the Spectral Shuttle. Tomorrow is the first exploration of Alien Star Domains, and even though its a welfare exploration, the necessary enhancements still have to be made. A stitch in time saves nine, is a principle that Song Chi understood. With a flash of Ghost Light at his brow, a sphere of light belonging to the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree special component was taken out from the Ancestral Torch. Song Chi then installed it into one of the two special component slots available on the Spectral Shuttle, and quickly its properties emerged. Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree lv0 Quality: White Consumption: 50 per figurine (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Summons ten lv0 Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. The figurines are undying and can exist indefinitely. If they die, they can only be resummoned after 24 hours. UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 Spectral Energy Points. ` Chapter 7: Cang Qiong Component Enhancement (Please Follow) Chapter 7: Cang Qiong Component Enhancement (Please Follow) Song Chi shifted his gaze away from the attribute panel of the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree component and began to tally his current financial resources. Apart from the 1000 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin provided by his parents, there were also 2.4 million Credit Points in his account. According to the Chenxing Principalitys official conversion, ten thousand Credit Points could be exchanged for one thread of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. That is to say, after doing the full calculation, he had about 1240 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin at his disposal. However, out of these 1240 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, at least 500 threads had to be reserved for purchasing medical supplies, basic-type nano-robot repair kits, Fury Tiger I Floating Land Mining Carts, Mining Cart Specialized Prospecting Instruments, etc., leaving him with only around 700 threads for enhancing the Spectral Shuttle. Without any hesitation, the first component to enhance was the Spectral Shield, which, once activated, could form an energy shield on the surface of the Spectral Shuttle and was a Torch Warships primary means of defense. For Song Chi, who had access to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, as long as he practiced step by step, he could refine his life level all the way up, so naturally, staying alive was the most important aspect while exploring the Alien Star Domain. However, enhancing this component required not only Floating Land Origin and Spectral Energy Points but also a Life Core. Song Chi was no stranger to such an item. In the vast expanse of the Shattered Starry Sea, most of the Starry Sea lifeforms, upon death, would leave behind a special crystal, which contained the majority of the energy essence absorbed throughout the lifeforms existence; this was the Life Core. In fact, the Life Core is also considered a universal special resource, as many Starry Sea Civilizations include it in their general currency system. The Torch Human Civilization does the same. In slightly larger commerce hubs or family enterprises, it is possible to use and exchange them, and not just the Life Core, but also other common enhancement resources for Torch Warships like Fine Iron, Floating Land Origin, all of which can be freely used and exchanged. After greeting his parents on the first floor, Song Chi left the house again and made his way to the nearby Dongjiang Torch Shopping Center, not far from Dongjiang Community. It was just one of many Torch shopping centers within Jiangyuan City. There werent many shops within the center, but it was sufficient for Torch Ship Captains like Song Chi, who were just beginning to awaken their powers. After spending about fifteen minutes shopping around and comparing prices, he got his hands on the required Life Cores. Song Chi did not rush home but instead summoned the Spectral Shuttle right there in the designated Torch Warship enhancement area of the shopping center and began its first enhancement. [Would you like to confirm the expenditure of {1 thread of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 100 Spectral Energy Points + 5 Life Cores} to upgrade the Spectral Shield component from lv0 to lv1?] Confirm! [Would you like to confirm the expenditure of {3 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 200 Spectral Energy Points + 6 Life Cores} to upgrade the Spectral Shield component from lv1 to lv2?] ... After four consecutive enhancements, Song Chi brought the Spectral Shield component up to lv4. It wasnt that he was no longer planning to enhance it, but rather that the 1000 Spectral Energy Points stored in the Spectral Engine had been completely depleted, and he needed to wait for it to be fully recharged. Fortunately, the recharge rate wasnt slow; with just the Spectral Engine component activated, it could store 9 points per second, and it wouldnt take more than two minutes to fully recharge. Two minutes later, Song Chi resumed enhancing. In the end, he brought the Spectral Shield up to lv7, spending a total of 59 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 56 Zero Rank Life Cores, and 2800 Spectral Energy Points in the process. Of the 59 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 49 were used for the enhancements, and the remaining 10 were to purchase 100 Zero Rank Life Cores. The attributes of the Spectral Shield enhanced to lv7 were indeed significantly improved. Spectral Shield lv7 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 18 Shield Value: 180/180 Charge: 23s; Post-overload Buffer: 46 minutes UpRank Requirement: 15 threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points, 12 Life Cores (Zero Rank) Having enhanced the Spectral Shield, Song Chi still didnt feel completely assured. As a transmigrator who deeply understood that the greatest thing was to remain alive, he proceeded without delay to start enhancing the Warship Armor. Although this components defense does not match that of the Spectral Shield, it is still one of the essential defenses for a Torch Warship, and he naturally would not neglect it. Several minutes later, he had enhanced the Warship Armor to lv7. However, each upgrade of this component required the consumption of Fine Iron, a special mineral resource. To reach lv7, a total of 28 tons of Fine Iron were used, and the price of each ton was 1 strand of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. In total, strengthening this Warship Armor consumed 77 strands of Floating Land Origin. Warship Armor lv7 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 3/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 18 UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points, 8 tons of Fine Iron. ... After enhancing both the Spectral Shield and Warship Armor to lv7, the energy consumption of both when activated also increased significantly, surpassing the normal energy supply of the Spectral Engine. Therefore, if he wanted to keep the Spectral Shield activated after deploying into an unknown Star Domain, strengthening the engine was also essential. [Do you confirm the expenditure of {1 strand of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 100 Spectral Energy Points + 5 Life Cores} to upgrade the Spectral Engine component from lv0 to lv1?] Confirmed! After four consecutive enhancements, he only had 9 Zero Rank Life Cores left, not enough for a fifth enhancement. Song Chi had no choice but to spend another 20 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to purchase 200 Life Cores. In the end, he also enhanced the Spectral Engine to lv7, spending the same resources as enhancing the Spectral Shield. As for the leftover 188 Zero Rank Life Cores, he stored them in the Spectral Shuttle for later use. Upon checking the engines attributes, they, too, had a significant improvement. Spectral Engine lv7 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 4/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 24/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 23 minutes Youneng Pool: 1700 points (can store 1700 Youneng Points) UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points, 12 Life Cores (Zero Rank). Following the Spectral Engine is the Spectral Main Cannon. Although its a welfare drop, the Starry Sea Alien Race is everywhere, and its hard to say that a welfare drop will surely encounter no danger, so its still necessary to slightly enhance the firepower of the Spectral Shuttle. The enhancement of the Spectral Main Cannon did not require Life Cores. Song Chi upgraded it to lv5, spending a total of 25 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and 1500 Spectral Energy Points. The detailed attributes after the upgrade are as follows: Spectral Main Cannon lv5 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 20 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 16 Charge: 4s; Buffer: 8s UpRank Requirement: 11 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 600 Spectral Energy Points. Its clear to see that the enhanced Spectral Main Cannon not only has a not insignificant increase in might but also reduced charging and buffering times, overall a rather satisfactory improvement. Chapter 8: The Last Preparations Before Exploring the Starry Sea Chapter 8: The Last Preparations Before Exploring the Starry Sea ` The last enhancement was of the space-patrolling radar. In the Starry Sea, the distance between one Floating Land and another often starts at light-years apart. A powerful radar, then, is key to ensuring the Torch Ship Captain does not lose his way during interstellar exploration and can even more quickly and accurately locate resources such as Alien Territories Floating Lands and Asteroid Belts. Its importance is self-evident. The resources required for enhancing the radar were the same as those for the main cannon, but Song Chi enhanced it to lv9 in one go. As the owner of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, his reluctance to give up participating in the exploration of Alien Star Domains was for the sake of acquiring resources more quickly, and the better the effect of the space-patrolling radar, the more accurately and swiftly he could locate resource points. Thus, it naturally became one of the primary components to enhance. To enhance the space-patrolling radar to lv9, it cost a total of 81 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and 4500 Spectral Energy Points. Space-Patrolling Radar lv9 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 3/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 10 light-seconds Precision: 20 UpRank Requirement: 100 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1500 Spectral Energy Points. As for why it wasnt enhanced directly to the Colorless Torch Warships limit of lv19, (Note: The upper limit of a Colorless Torch Warship is First Rank, that is, lv10~lv19) The reason is actually quite simple. The current space-patrolling radar is just a standard quality colorless radar that will definitely be replaced later, so there is really no need to enhance it to First Rank now, especially since the resources spent on enhancement cannot be refunded when its replaced later. Furthermore, the resources he had left at hand were not enough. According to his previous plans, he could only use about 700 strands of Floating Land Origin for enhancing the Spectral Shuttle, and after all the enhancements, he had already used more than 300 strands, leaving less than 400 strands for future use. However, he still had to enhance the white-quality special component, the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree. Compared to colorless ship components, the resources needed to enhance special components of white quality are much more; just to upgrade from lv0 to lv1, it requires 5 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 500 Spectral Energy Points, which consumes a significant amount of Floating Land Origin. However, no matter what, Song Chi had to enhance it, as the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy was key to his protection for a long time to come. Grinding his teeth, Song Chi directly enhanced the components level to lv10. Correspondingly, the nearly 400 strands of Floating Land Origin he had just a second ago were now down to only 104 strands. With this, the enhancements prior to his exploration of the Alien Star Domain were basically completed. The remaining 104 strands of Floating Land Origin needed to be reserved for emergencies, in case he encountered danger during his exploration in the Alien Territories or found himself in some special circumstance requiring the use of this Floating Land Origin for the most appropriate enhancement. As for the enhancement of the Seed of Torch within the Ancestral Torch and in Zhu Tian Ruins Market, after much consideration, he decided there was no rush; ensuring his absolute safety during this first Star Domain exploration was paramount, and who knows, maybe this fortunate exploration might yield some impressive gains? Looking at the enhanced to First Rank Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree component, its attributes were quite impressive. ` ` Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree lv10 Quality: White Consumption: 100/figure (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Fire Peony Soldier Figurines (Summons ten level lv10 Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, figurines can exist indefinitely as long as they do not die, once dead, it takes 24 hours before they can be summoned again.) UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 2000 Spectral Energy Points. Looking at the attributes in front of him, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Song Chis eyes. It meant that as long as he wanted, he could summon ten First Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to serve as his guardsabsolutely loyal, the kind that follows orders without question. Moreover, as long as they were not killed or actively recalled, they could exist forever. Just thinking about it felt so imposing, it was simply too exhilarating. Once his mood stabilized, Song Chi immediately began the next round of shopping. He needed to purchase various large machinery items, and his choice was the Eagle Machinery store at the top level of the mall. As a large machinery chain store of the Chenxing Principality, it is rumored that the shareholder behind it is the powerful noble Marquis Eagle of the principality. The various machinery products sold in the store are guaranteed to be of high quality. As an old man who was nearly sixty when combining his two lives, Song Chis eloquence was on point. After his persisting bargaining (hard) (soft) tactics, and considering that he indeed was buying not a few items, the store clerk happily gave him a 5% discount. Primary interstellar universal medical kit (500,000 Credit Points), basic nano-robot repair kit (1,000,000 Credit Points), Fury Tiger I type Floating Land Mining Cart (3,000,000 Credit Points), Mining Cart Specialized Prospector (500,000 Credit Points), basic Chenxing Principality civil exoskeleton (200,000 Credit Points), total of 5,200,000 Principality Credit Points, after a 5% discount that is 4,940,000. Will you be paying with Credit Points or Floating Land Origin? He first swiped 2,400,000 Credit Points, then took out 254 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Torch, and with a pained expression, completed the final payment under the store clerks shining gaze. Not until he walked out of the malls grand entrance, having only 110 strands of Floating Land Origin left for emergency use, did Song Chis mind fill with complaints. In his view, these stores that sold large machinery products were incredibly extortionate. Take the basic nano-robot repair kit for example, the effect was quite ordinary, and if the Torch Warship were to suffer serious damage, it couldnt even complete the repairs. Yet such a product that could be mass-produced on an assembly line was priced at an astonishing 1,000,000 Credit Points; and the crux of the matter was its strict usage limit, only up to three uses. After three uses, it would be scrapped, truly a rip-off. The primary interstellar universal medical kit was the same, with weak treatment effects and also limited to three uses. Then there was the Fury Tiger I type Floating Land Mining Cart, the manually driven ones sold for a million, yet just by adding a simple automatic driving system, the price skyrocketed by three times. If it werent for someone like Song Chi who ingrained prudence in his very bones, nobody would buy such a thing. ... On the way home, without any further mishaps, he didnt waste the remaining time of the day and specifically went to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to the omnifunctional Cultivation Room to practice the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. However, it might be because his current level of the Guidance Technique had reached lv4, while the omnifunctional Cultivation Room was still lv0, or perhaps the difficulty of advancing a lv4 Guidance Technique was just too high. In any case, after several hours, he didnt feel any noticeable progress in his cultivation of the Guidance Technique. Time passed, and the next morning arrived. After breakfast, Song Chi first rushed to the academy to gather with his classmates, and then all the awakening students from the First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan, along with their concerned parents, Song Chis father and mother included, closely followed the large troop to the suburbs. Along the way, Song Chi and others encountered many awakening students from other Torch academies. ` Chapter 9: Alien Star Domain Ruins Market Test Chapter 9: Alien Star Domain Ruins Market Test As one of the five major cities on White Tower Floating Land, Jiangyuan City had a population exceeding twenty million, with each cohort of students surpassing one hundred thousand. With such a sizeable number of students, it was natural that not only the First Torch Academy existed. Even though the First Torch Academy gathered all the elite student sources of Jiangyuan City, it was not possible to encompass all the awakening students of Jiangyuan City. According to past practice, the number of students who successfully awoke each term was generally around a thousand. Half an hour later, in the suburbs of Jiangyuan City, on the ultra-long-range Starry Sea launching platform. The number of citizens from Jiangyuan City gathered here had already surpassed five thousand. As one of the few major events in Jiangyuan City each year, the crowd that came to watch the Alien Star Domain launching ceremony was not small. Moreover, if you added the newly arrived students, teachers, and parents, the number of people around the launching platform at this moment had reached the tens of thousands. About twenty minutes later, once the district director of the Torch Bureau in White Tower verified that all of this years awakening students from Jiangyuan City had arrived, the Alien Star Domain launching formally began. The students of Jiangyuans First Torch Academy were not the first to take the stage; on the contrary, they were scheduled as the finale. Even far away in Jiangyuans central city district, every twenty minutes or so, you could still see the giant pillars of light soaring into the sky, and after each pillar of light, that represented 100 newly awakened students from Jiangyuan City, being launched into the unknown Starry Sea light-years away. Song Chi and Sun Hao were in the same batch; they went up on stage together, quickly summoned their Spectral Shuttles and lined up neatly. When 100 Spectral Shuttles were in formation, an officer from the Torch Bureau just outside the launching platform gave the command. A kilometer-wide column of light shot up into The Vault of Heaven. As 100 Spectral Shuttles disappeared above the platform, the parents and many other relatives outside the launching platform, including Songs father and mother, did not choose to leave. Instead, they took outdoor-specific tents from their backpacks and started to slowly set them up. They were going to wait here all night because the initial phase of the Alien Star Domain exploration lasted 24 hours, and in case of emergency, one could choose to return home actively. Out of concern for their children, no parent was willing to go home, preferring to wait here all night. ... The strong sensation of weightlessness caused Song Chi to instinctively close his eyes, and the violent shaking made the shuttles body seem to creak. If he hadnt already fastened his seat belt, he didnt dare to imagine what would happen to him. As the sense of weightlessness and dizziness acting on him significantly decreased, without waiting for his body to calm down, Song Chi, fighting the extreme discomfort in his heart, forced his eyes open and rapidly activated the Spectral Shield components on his shuttle. Song Chi firmly agreed with a phrase his old class teacher often said, the Starry Sea Alien Race will not wait for you to recover your senses. What you need to do is to always be one step ahead of your opponent, whether its taking action or fleeing. The Spectral Shield, enhanced to LV7, had a charging time of 23 seconds; a little over twenty seconds later, when the black shield on the surface of the Spectral Shuttle was fully activated, Song Chi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Only then did he have time to adjust his physical state and check the environment outside the shuttle. As for why he didnt activate the Spectral Shield before the launch, this involves another common sense of the Torch Human Civilization. During ultra-long-range deployment, the warship actually needs to withstand tremendous forces of spatial compression. If one activated the Energy Shield in advance, under the effect of Spatial Power, overloading the Energy Shield would be inevitable, after all, even the strongest Energy Shield cant possibly match the mighty power of the Void. ` And what it meant for an energy shield of a Torch Warship to overload did not need to be belabored. As far as Song Chi knew, once an energy shield overloaded, it would take at least half an hour to reactivate, with some even taking up to an hour. During this period, although the Torch Warship wasnt completely defenseless, its defenses were reduced by at least 70%, significantly increasing its vulnerability. Therefore, activating the warships energy shield before deployment was a major taboo for all Torch Ship Captains. His gaze fixated on the screen, Song Chi furrowed his brows slightly. The screen was pitch black, indicating that there were no star-like celestial bodies or Floating Lands nearby. Turning to the radar detection results, it showed the samewithin the detection range, there was no trace of large celestial bodies or Floating Lands. There werent even any signs of small fragment belts. Seeing this, a slight sense of unease formed in Song Chis heart, but he didnt dwell on it immediately, as his mind was still preoccupied with another matter. After repeatedly confirming that there were no dangers around the shuttle, he took out the Starry Sea Ruins Market Token that was still worn on his chest and quickly started channeling Spectral Energy into the token. Its important to note that the Anger Tiger Model Starry Sea Floating Land Mining Cart, Mining Cart Specialized Prospecting Instrument, and other large items were still stored in the Ruins Market. I have to be able to enter!! Song Chi inwardly shouted desperately. Whether or not he could access the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in the Alien Star Domain was extremely important and could greatly determine the upper limits of his future achievements. How could he not be worried? As the Spectral Energy continued to infuse, Song Chis heart sank bit by bit, as the Star Sea Ruin Market Token showed no reaction. Just as he was about to give up, a familiar force of attraction abruptly acted upon his body. Feeling this pulling force, Song Chi could hardly conceal his excitement, his face brimming with joy. The next moment, his figure vanished from within the Spectral Shuttle. At the same time, in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chis figure quietly appeared. Having confirmed this result, he didnt stay in the marketplace any longer. With a thought, he exited the Ruins Market and returned to the Spectral Shuttle. At the Shuttles control console, having resolved the most crucial issue, Song Chi could finally focus all his attention on exploring this unknown Star Domain. The first few phases of a Torch Warships journey in an Alien Star Domain were limited to only 24 hours. If one wanted to acquire resources, there was little time to waste. Although the resources in the Shattered Starry Sea were extremely rich, it didnt mean that any given Star Domain would be teeming with a bounty of rare resources. To collect resources, the prerequisite was finding resource points like an Asteroid Belt, a small Fragment Belt, or a Starry Sea Floating Land, which had a high rate of resource presence. The breadth of the Shattered Starry Sea was vast and stretched endlessly across light-years. A Torch Warship scattered within it was less significant than a grain of sand in a vast sea. Therefore, finding such resource points in a mere days time was actually much more difficult than one might imagine. That was why Torch Human Civilization had always repeatedly stressed that a good space radar was more valuable than anything else. With the level 7 Spectral Engine fully activated, Cang Qiong set off at cruising speed at the speed of light in one direction, while Song Chis eyes repeatedly swept over the space radar, filled with anticipation. ` Chapter 10: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine, Small Fragment Belt Chapter 10: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine, Small Fragment Belt Half an hour passed quickly, and the brightness in Song Chis eyes gradually dimmed, his complexion turning pale. Could it really be such bad luck, to be thrown into a Starry Sea Hollow Zone on my first exploration of the Star Domain? The vast shattering of the multiverse that occurred a billion years ago indeed left countless cosmic fragments, but the Shattered Starry Sea was so vastimmeasurably so in light-yearsthat the cosmic fragments scattered throughout the Starry Sea couldnt completely cover it, hence the so-called Starry Sea Hollow Zones were created. Generally speaking, the various Starry Sea Civilizations describe those Star Domains which span over ten thousand light-years in diameter and lack internal structures like Floating Lands, asteroid belts, small fragment belts, or possess only a minimal number of such structures, as Starry Sea Hollow Zones. Such regions are usually places all Starry Sea Civilizations are reluctant to step foot into, for a lack of celestial structures also means the extreme scarcity of various resources. If Song Chi were indeed placed in such a Star Domain, then he could only consider himself unlucky. However, the reality wasnt so grim. After cruising at lightspeed for over an hour, Cang Qiong finally detected a sizable fragment belt on the spatial radar. Seeing this, Song Chi quickly redirected the shuttles course, heading straight for the fragment belt. Even though among the various resource points, the value of a small fragment belt was the least-significantnot only compared to Floating Lands but also far less than asteroid beltsSong Chi was quite excited. According to the official authoritative data from Torch Human Civilization, even though the mortality rate for Torch Warships during their first exploration of an Alien Star Domain is only 5%, beyond this tiny mortality rate, more than 70% of the Torch Warships that return from their missions do so without any gains. Thus, Song Chi was very clear about how precious this fragment belt he discovered was. Even though he knew full well that where fragment belts appeared, a Starry Sea Floating Land would definitely exist somewhere not too far away, Song Chi had no intention of searching for this unknown Floating Land. His goal was very clear, aimed directly at this fragment belt. As a Torch Warship that had just recently merged, even with the support of his parents and a round of enhancement upgrades beforehand, within the vast Starry Sea that started at light-years, this was but a drop in the bucket. One must understand that when textbooks say near a small fragment, there must be a Starry Sea Floating Land, the term not too far away is actually relative. In reality, the distance is generally beyond what a Spectral Shuttle could reach within twenty-four hours. Attempting to investigate that unknown Floating Land would likely result in running out of the 24-hour exploration time before even obtaining the precise coordinates. Even if he were lucky enough to reach the unknown Floating Land, the delay would not leave him much time to scavenge for resources, so it is better to stay and explore the current fragment belt. Even though the resources in the fragment belt indeed couldnt compare in rarity to those found on planet belts and Floating Lands, right now this was something Song Chi could truly lay his hands on. Moreover, one mustnt forget that in the Ruins Market there was also the Furious Tiger Mining Cart; if the unit price wasnt comparable, then he would make up for it in quantity. Soon, Cang Qiong successfully reached the periphery of the fragment belt and confirmed it was indeed the small fragment belt as introduced in the textbooks. Song Chi suppressed his eagerness. First, he took out the Basic Duchy Civilian Exoskeleton stored in the shuttles warehouse and put it on. Then, he activated the sole special component on Cang Qiong, the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree. After consuming a full thousand Spectral Energy Points from the Spectral Energy Pool, ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, each over two meters tall and exuding a fiery red hue, were summoned. Looking at the ten soldier figurines standing neatly before him, their presence burning intensely like fire, a hint of satisfaction appeared in Song Chis eyes. These ten first-rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines would provide the support he needed for the upcoming exploration of the small fragment belt. Although they were only at the beginning of the first rank, even when encountering up to five first-rank Alien Species, they were more than enough to ensure Cang Qiongs safety. [Name: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine] [Quality: White] [Rank: First Rank (Upper limit Second Rank)] [Level: lv10] [Active Ability: None] [Passive Ability: Fiery Intensity (As a Fire Attribute Soldier Figurine, attacks carry extra burn damage)] [Explanation: A product of some lost civilization, of quite ordinary quality.] Ordering the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to guard evenly around himself, Song Chis glabella flashed with Ghost Light, and in the next second, the Cangqiong below his feet suddenly disappeared, taken into the Ancestral Torch aperture at his brow. The next second, Song Chi and the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were all exposed in the external starry space, and a wave of discomfort instantly swept over his body, instinctively holding his breath. As a member of the Starry Sea Human Race with only lv4 in Guidance Technique and still at Zero Rank life level, Song Chi couldnt adapt to the special environment of star space; only life forms above First Rank could stay in interstellar space for extended periods. Luckily, there was no gravity in starry space, and preliminary detection had shown that there were no special spores or floating viruses present, so the eleven figures were quietly suspended there. Ordering the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to wait in place, Song Chis figure quickly vanished, and two minutes later, when he reappeared, he once again summoned the Cang Qiong. However, by this time, several large objects had appeared in the cabin of the Cang Qiong. In the cabin, after fitting the Mining Cart Specialized Prospecting Instrument onto the Furious Tiger Type 1 Floating Land Mining Cart alongside two Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, Song Chi controlled the Cang Qiong, slowly entering the small Fragment Belt ahead. This Fragment Belt stretched for tens of thousands of kilometers, filled with large and small stellar fragments, where a slight mishap could cause collisions, making lightspeed cruise like before impossible. Fortunately, it wasnt necessary to scout fragment by fragment. The onboard artificial intelligence of the previously loaded Furious Tiger Mining Cart would automatically conduct detection. If there were special mineral resources within ten kilometers of the Cang Qiong, the vehicles AI would promptly issue a reminder. Advancing slowly, the vehicles AI occasionally sent alerts, but Song Chi had yet to instruct the Cang Qiong to stop. Radiation response for black copper detected on the fragment at the left-hand coordinates xxxx, preliminarily estimated at around one hundred kilograms. Radiation response for fine iron detected on the medium fragment ahead at coordinates xxxx, preliminarily estimated at around fifty kilograms. Radiation response for gold detected on the left-hand coordinates..., preliminarily estimated at around two hundred kilograms. ... Though the vehicles AI issued numerous prompts, they were mostly for common resources, which were pitifully scarce. Not to mention ton-level reserves, there wasnt even 300 kilograms or more, so they were simply not worth mining. One should note that each stop for the Spectral Shuttle, deploying the Furious Tiger Mining Cart to start mining, would take at least half an hour, even more than an hour would not be surprising. Thus, spending such a long time to mine a couple of hundred kilograms of ordinary mineral resources, worth less than a wisp of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, was incredibly uneconomical. As for towing the fragments containing the ore directly back to the shuttle, sorry, that was a function reserved for Spectral Warships and above, the exclusive purview of Torch Warships. (Spectral Shuttle, Spectral Airship, Spectral Warship...) Chapter 11: The Super High Efficiency of the Angry Tiger I Floating Land Mining Cart Chapter 11: The Super High Efficiency of the Angry Tiger I Floating Land Mining Cart About half an hour later, the intelligence system on the Furious Tiger Mining Cart issued another alert. Radiation reaction of Mithril Ore detected on the fragment at the left coordinates xxxxx, with a preliminary estimate of over ten tons. Song Chis first instinct was to ignore it, but he then realized what he heard. Mithril? As much as ten tons? If he remembered correctly, mithril was a resource even more valuable than electrum. The average price of electrum was around one point of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin per ton, whereas the price of mithril was as high as five points of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin per ton. If it really was over ten tons of mithril, it was definitely worth mining. Dont think that fifty points of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin is little. The reason why Song Chi could have one thousand points of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin as start-up capital was that he had two parents who were also Torch Ship Captains. A typical Torch Warship returning from an exploration of the Alien Star Domain would usually gain about one hundred points of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. The fifty points he could get from this find would already be half of that amount. Without much hesitation, he maneuvered the Cang Qiong towards the left, carefully moving towards the coordinates where the small fragment suspected of containing mithril was located. Song Chi was in no rush. As he moved forward, he constantly checked the radar. After reaching level 4 in the Guidance Technique, the enhancements he gained were not limited to his physiquehis spiritual strength was significantly bolstered as well. Simple multitasking was just basic for him. It was said that at higher levels of the Guidance Technique, managing ten things at once, or even more, was not out of the question. Although the standard patrol radar lacked the ability to detect life signals, it could still pick up on high-rank stellar sea creatures moving at full speed or the approach of special warships from alien civilizations within the Starry Sea. However, the chances of encountering a high-rank stellar sea creature or an advanced alien civilization during the first welfare deployment phase were very, very slim. With no other incidents occurring, the Cang Qiong soon arrived at the target fragment. This was a small fragment, tens of meters long and far larger in volume than the Cang Qiong itself. Song Chi didnt rush to deploy the mining cart. Instead, he had the Cang Qiong circle around the area to rule out any dangers. Only after ensuring safety did he stop the shuttle on the surface of the target fragment. After that, it was out of his hands. The intelligence system on board the Furious Tiger Type I Floating Land Mining Cart automatically took control, leaving the Cang Qiongs bay to the position of strongest radiation and commenced mining operations on its own. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi quietly waited. He appeared expressionless on the surface, but deep down, he was extremely satisfied. The Furious Tiger mining cart may have been expensive, but its efficiency in operation was quite impressive. If other newly awakened Torch Ship Captains had to mine manually, extracting these ten tons of mithril would take at least five hours. However, with the efficiency of the Furious Tiger mining cart, it would take at most forty minutes to finish the job. As Song Chi predicted, thirty-five minutes later, the Furious Tiger Type I Floating Land Mining Cart returned to the Cang Qiongs bay, carrying ten tons of mithril, not even a full forty minutes later. Song Chi quickly visited the Ruins Market, dumped the ten tons of mithril in the vacant area, and continued his exploration. Two hours later. The Cang Qiong was still slowly navigating through the Fragment Belt. Since the ten tons of mithril, no other find had prompted him to take action a second time. Either the value was too low or the quantity too small. However, the recent detection of over eight tons of electrum raw ore by the prospector did pique his interest. Although refining the raw ore would result in some loss, he could still sell it for about five or six points of Zero Rank Floating Land Originit wasnt much, but even a mosquitos leg is meat. It was better than aimlessly meandering around. Amidst his dilemma, the intelligent system of the mining cart once again chimed in with a reminder. A moderate Copperite radiation zone has been detected, with a conservative estimate of the copperite reserves exceeding five hundred tons. The fragment coordinates are xxxxx. Song Chis eyebrows rose, and he quickly pulled himself out of his quandary. At the same time, detailed information about copperite surfaced in his mind. Copperite is a low-rank metal resource, typically priced around one tassel of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin for five tons, not very valuable. However, despite that, the quantity is considerable. Conservatively over five hundred tons, if fully mined, could fetch over 100 tassels of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. If other low-rank Torch Warships came across it, they would likely not bother with it, not to mention whether they carry a Furious Tiger Mining Cart at all times. Even if they could mine it all, figuring out how to transport it back would also be a problem. But Song Chi was different, with Zhu Tian Ruins Market and a Furious Tiger Type 1 Floating Land Mining Cart at his disposal, he was determined to acquire these hundreds of tons of copperite. No sooner said than done, just like the first time, he circled the target fragment to ensure there was no danger before deploying the mining cart below to start the mining operations autonomously. The extraction of several hundred tons of copperite would not be difficult, but obviously, it could not be completed quickly. Not wanting to waste this time, Song Chi removed the Mining Cart Specialized Prospecting Instrument to use during the mining carts operation. He planned to take advantage of this interval while the mining cart was working to prospect the surrounding area in advance. That way, as soon as the Furious Tiger Mining Cart finished mining this batch of copperite, they could immediately move on to the next task. Even though removing the Prospector would somewhat affect the mining speed of the Furious Tiger Mining Cart, after weighing the options, operating them separately for a while was the more cost-effective strategy. Before leaving, not entirely at ease, Song Chi left three Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to guard the fragment to prevent the considerable commotion from the work of the Furious Tiger Mining Cart from attracting the attention of unknown creatures. Several hours later, hundreds of kilometers away from the fragment where the Furious Tiger Mining Cart was located, the Cang Qiong slightly jolted as the Prospector sent out another prompt. Without the active reminders from the vehicular intelligence, Song Chi had to leave the pilot seat to check manually. Mercury crystals, ten kilograms. This stuff is even more valuable than mithril, but alas, the quantity is too small, not worth mining. Just then, the patrol radar on the console behind him suddenly started emitting a series of alarms. Song Chi, with quick reflexes, rushed back to the pilot console, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the radar and projection screens. He quickly identified the source of the radar alarms. On the radar display, out in the Fragment Belt thousands of kilometers away, hundreds of previously stationary fragments had almost simultaneously undergone a significant shift. This was clearly not normal; otherwise, the patrol radar would not have set off an alarm. Song Chis eyes narrowed slightly, his expression solemn; such commotion could not have been caused by Zero Rank energy fluctuations. Thinking this, he instinctively shrank his neck, unwilling to get involved in the hustle. ps: Didnt make it into this weeks recommendations, so will have to wait until next week, hence just one release today. Chapter 12: Starry Sea Alien Race*Level 1 Spectral Shield Chapter 12: Starry Sea Alien Race*Level 1 Spectral Shield With control over the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, all he needed to do was to focus on stable development; adventure was truly not something he considered. However, upon further thought, the scale of the energy fluctuations, although far beyond Zero Rank, did not reach the Second Rank level. Moreover, since this deployment was a welfare exploration, it was unlikely that threats too significant for the Cang Qiong would appear in the vicinity. Contemplating this, he turned his head to glance at the seven Fire Peony Soldier Figurines standing erect beside him. Assured that he had a reliable certainty of retreating with his whole body intact, Song Chi made his decision. He altered the course of his shuttle, heading straight towards the area where the disturbance had just occurred. ... An hour later, behind a large piece of debris, the Cang Qiong had already extinguished its engines and was quietly docking on the debris. This piece of debris was over twenty meters in both length and width and perfectly concealed the body of the Cang Qiong. On the other side of the debris was a vacuum area enveloped within the Fragment Belt, different from the Starry Sea Hollow Zone. The diameter was very small, no more than ten thousand meters, and at the very center of the vacuum zone was a flat piece of debris nearly a thousand meters in diameter. Song Chi guessed that the anomaly detected by the patrol radar likely originated from this piece of debris. Massive energy had burst forth from the debris, pushing all other pieces thousands of meters away, except for this one. However, the truth of the situation was no longer important now. What mattered was that Song Chi could determine that something extraordinary must be on that large Floating Land, because in just over ten minutes of observation, he had seen no fewer than three waves of Alien Species with peculiar wings pouring into the debris. And crucially, these Alien Species started fighting each other after landing on the debris. Consequently, Song Chi speculated that whatever object or resource was on that large piece of debris had to be so rare that it drove these Alien Species into a frenzy. Otherwise, it would not have caused these clearly same-species Alien Species to kill each other. As for Song Chi himself, it was impossible for him not to be curious, but he did not act rashly. At this moment, on that large piece of debris with a diameter of over a thousand meters, there were hundreds of these winged Alien Species, including about a dozen of First Rank. He was waiting, waiting for the analysis result from the semi-automatic shipboard intelligent brain aboard the Cang Qiong. Every Torch Ship Captain who embarked on explorations into the Alien Star Domain would surely download a copy of the basic data on all known Starry Sea Civilizations, publicly released by the Torch Human Civilization. But the amount of information contained in this data was so enormous that even with the analytical speed of the shipboard intelligence, it took quite some time to verify. Of course, this was likely related to the fact that all Torch Warships came equipped with only the lowest Rank of semi-automatic intelligent brains. Nonetheless, there was no helping it, as the Torch Civilization had specific regulations stating that all shipboard intelligent brains on Torch Warships could only be semi-automatic. No one could blame Torchlight Humanity for imposing such a restriction. There were too many examples of Starry Sea Civilizations where subordinate intelligent brains became the masters, transforming civilizations into mechanical ones. Such a risk had to be guarded against. Several minutes later, the shipboard intelligent brain finally provided a comparison result. Species Name: White Winged Tribe Introduction: An extremely common void creature in the Shattered Starry Sea, they do not rely on Floating Land for survival and can move freely in the Starry Sea void. Species Advantage: Agile, with astonishing speed. Species Weakness: Very weak offensive capabilities; under the same Rank, it is very difficult for them to penetrate the energy shields of Torch Warships. The White Winged Tribe, huh... Staring at the virtual screen projected by the shipboard intelligent brain and after a comparison, confirming that they were indeed this species known as the White Winged Tribe, Song Chi thoughtfully mused. If the data given by the Torch Civilization officials was correct, a bold idea had emerged in his mind. At this moment, there were still 110 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and nearly two hundred Zero Rank Life Cores in his Ancestral Torch. To upgrade the Spectral Shield from level 7 to level 8, it required 15 strands of Floating Land Origin plus 12 Life Cores. The upgrade from level 8 to level 9 needed 17 strands of Floating Land Origin plus 13 Life Cores, and the upgradation to level 10 required 50 strands of Floating Land Origin plus 40 Life Cores. By his calculations, to upgrade the Spectral Shield to First Rank, a total of 82 strands of Floating Land Origin and 65 Life Cores were needed. The emergency resources he had left were entirely sufficient for this. As for Spectral Energy Points, a matter of a few minutes to replenish, they were not important. And as long as the Spectral Shield was enhanced to First Rank, it would be impossible for the combined attacks of hundreds from the White Winged Tribe to break the Shield Value provided by the Spectral Shield component for a short time. This was because the Shield Value provided by the components of a First Rank Spectral Shield would soar to a thousand points. Furthermore, with the full protection of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine also of First Rank, there was a great possibility of success. After hesitating for a moment, Song Chi no longer wavered. The resources he had saved were intended for emergency use at critical moments, so why wait if not now? After several consecutive clicks, the level 7 Spectral Shield component was enhanced all the way to level 10, at the cost of significantly depleting the resource reserves on the Cangqiong. There were only 28 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin left and just over a hundred Life Cores. Fortunately, the attributes of the level 10 Spectral Shield werent too bad. Spectral Shield level 10 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 99 Shield Value: 990/990 Charge: 20s; Post-overload Buffer: 40 minutes UpRank Requirement: 100 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1600 Spectral Energy Points, 50 Zero Rank Life Cores As a standardized component of Colorless Quality, after being enhanced to First Rank, the subsequent enhancement of the Spectral Shield component still only requires Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and Zero Rank Life Cores, which is much more convenient than the subsequent enhancements required for White race or higher Strange Object components. However, with the resources on the Cangqiong nearly exhausted, further enhancement was no longer possible. After enhancing the Spectral Shield, Song Chi still made no move. He naturally didnt feel at ease just after the Spectral Shield component was enhanced. He first turned off the Spectral Shield and waited until the Spectral Energy Points in the Youneng Pool were fully replenished. Then, he controlled the Cangqiong to start heading back the way he came. He wouldnt foolishly act hastily. Considering the situation, the fight between the White Winged Tribe members was unlikely to end in a short time. Given that, it was obviously better to first go back and collect the Furious Tiger Mining Cart, and along the way gather some of the valuable resources he had already marked. When the 24-hour exploration limit was about to end, he would look for an opportunity to take action. In that case, even if it was not feasible at that time, he could escape conveniently. Of course, if he came back later and the battle had already ended and the remains on the fragment had been taken, then it simply meant that the unknown object was not fated to be his, and Song Chi would not insist on acquiring it. ... More than ten hours later, Song Chi returned precisely to the area of the small hollow. By now, only half an hour remained of the 24-hour limit since his initial deployment into the Alien Star Domain. Looking ahead at the large fragment, there were still more than two hundred of the remaining White Winged Tribe members. Likely, a few more groups had arrived after he had left. The only point that frustrated Song Chi was that, over ten hours, not only had the number of First Rank members of the White Winged Tribe not decreased, but there were actually several more. Now, there were nearly twenty First Rank members of the White Winged Tribe on that fragment. Chapter 13: Level 1 Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body (Please Follow) Chapter 13: Level 1 Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body (Please Follow) Although there were quite a few First Rank White Winged Tribe members, Song Chi hesitated only for a moment before the next second saw the Cang Qiong wrapped in a layer of spectral shield, suddenly burst out from the fragment belt and charged straight towards the large fragment in the void area ahead. The engines were running at overcapacity, and the Cang Qiong, speeding at the speed of light, almost instantly reached the central region above the large fragment. The reason Song Chi chose this spot to land the Cang Qiong was that nearly twenty First Rank White Winged Tribe members were tacitly surrounding this area, so it didnt take much thought to deduce that the high-level resource, or the Starry Sea oddity, was likely located around here. Ignored the momentarily confused and bewildered White Winged Tribe members, Song Chis gaze swiftly scanned around on the shuttles projection screen, while his ears waited for the prompt from the Furious Tiger Mining Carts onboard intelligence. Warning, a severe radiation source detected, energy level is strong First Rank, estimated results as follows: Third Rank or higher Life Core (32% probability) Starry Sea Civilizations residual nuclear fusion reaction core (48% probability) Level 1 Floating Land Origin Core initial fusion body (95% probability) Quickly skimming the first two and dismissing any result below 50% probability as unreliable, which is common sense, his gaze just landed on the third item when Song Chi suddenly let out a soft cry, his heart filled with wild joy. He had never imagined that the object derived from the large fragment below would be this. A Level 1 Floating Land Origin Core initial fusion body, also known as the initial form of Level 1 Floating Land Origin Core, is the initial form of a Floating Land Origin Core and also the source of continual production of the Floating Land Origin, with every piece of Starry Sea Floating Land necessarily having a core of Origin. That is to say, if not for him and the group of White Winged Tribe who happened to discover the anomaly, by the time this Floating Land Origin Core fully evolved into shape, the large fragment below would keep merging with the many surrounding fragments, and after a thousand years, it would completely transform into a regular piece of Starry Sea Floating Land. However, there clearly wasnt any chance for that now, as even the lowest Rank 1 Floating Land Origin Core had an unimaginable attraction for the vast majority of species in the Starry Sea. It could not only promote the evolutionary advancement of certain life forms, but it also belonged to a category of mid to high-level Starry Sea oddities and was the perfect material for creating high-level energy cores. For the Starry Sea mechanical race civilizations, this object could be sold for an astronomical price, as it was sufficient to allow an ordinary mechanical being to leap through several Ranks and provide nearly endless energy. Of course, the Floating Land Origin Core below was only a lowest Rank 1 Origin Core, at most allowing a mechanical life form to advance to Third Rank. However, even so, for someone like Song Chi, who was just beginning to awaken and still hovering at the stage of a Zero Rank ordinary person, its value was already beyond imagination. Because he was acutely aware of the value of the Origin Core below, at that moment, there was only one thought left in Song Chis mind. With such a minuscule chance event unfolding, since Ive encountered it, I must give it my all. From the sudden appearance of the Cang Qiong to when Song Chi got all the information sorted out, it seemed to take quite a while, but in reality, it was less than ten seconds. By this time, the hundreds of White Winged Tribe members below had also reacted, raising their weapons and collectively projecting their full power towards the Cang Qiong. A moment before, they were slaughtering each other, but upon the entrance of the unidentified shuttle Cang Qiong, they immediately unified their front, pointing their forces outward as one. Song Chis reaction was also swift, manipulating the control stick in his hand, two exquisite maneuvers dodged most of the projected weapons. Then, with a tilt of the shuttles body, the Cang Qiong targeted the crack over ten meters in diameter right below and shot into it, disappearing before the eyes of all the White Winged Tribe members. Inside the large fragments crevice, the Cang Qiongs descent was not slow. By continuously observing the surroundings, Song Chi concluded that the crevice was not formed long ago and could well have been the result of the recent intense energy outburst. ` The reason for the sudden energy burst most likely stemmed from the evolving Type I Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body deep within the large fragment. The not yet fully formed Floating Land Origin Core, with its internal energy not one hundred percent stable, made such accidental energy eruptions quite normal. Humming! The Spectral Shield on the surface of the Cang Qiong fluctuated with ripples, a sign that the pursuing White Winged Tribe was attacking. Even with Song Chis superb skills, there was no way for Cang Qiong, in such close quarters, to match the agility of the White Winged Tribe, who had the advantage of their wings. 918/990 850/990 766/990 ... The Shield Value of the Spectral Shield was dropping at a visibly fast rate, and Song Chi had lost his previous composure, his heartbeat accelerating rapidly. Minutes later, Song Chi spotted some good news, as the number of White Winged Tribe pursuing them started to significantly decrease as the Cang Qiong continued to descend, until at last, only 18 First Rank White Winged Tribe members persisted. However, he soon understood the reason, even without the attacks from the First Rank White Winged Tribe behind them, the Shield Value of the Spectral Shield continued to drop at a steady rate; Song Chi, who had realized too late, now understood the situation. Obviously, the closer they got to the Origin Core Fusion Body near the bottom of the rift, the more intense the external pressure from increasing energy, which he hadnt felt at all due to the isolation provided by the Spectral Shield. 499/990 Seeing the Shield Value fall below 500 points, Song Chi gritted his teeth while simultaneously slamming down on the hand that gripped the control stick, and in the next instant, the Cang Qiong abruptly accelerated and swooped down at a speed far exceeding its previous one. He was well aware that he needed to reach the position of the Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body below as quickly as possible, otherwise, even if he found it later, he wouldnt have enough time to collect it. Without the protection of the First Rank Spectral Shield, facing an energy shock nearly at Second Rank with his current Lv4 Guidance Technique would be tantamount to suicide. I must reach the Floating Land Origin Core and bring it on board the Cang Qiong before the Spectral Shield components overload... With this single thought in mind, Song Chi had no further concerns, whether it was collisions with the rift walls or the occasional attacks from the First Rank White Winged Tribe behind him; to him, they were now out of consideration. As a result, the speed at which the Cang Qiong descended increased nearly twofold, and correspondingly, the rate at which the Spectral Shields value dropped was even faster. After tens of seconds, in Song Chis anxious gaze, the Type I Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body finally appeared at the edge of Cang Qiongs field of vision. Instinctively, he pushed the thrust lever forward once more and to the outside observer, the Cang Qiong appeared like a streak of light, flashing just for an instant as it swept up to the vicinity of the Origin Core Fusion Body. ` Chapter 14: Success Chapter 14: Success The space above the Floating Land Origin Core, radiating terrifying thermal energy, the shuttle bay of the Cang Qiong warship slowly opened. In addition, a traction beam also shot out from within the shuttle, aiming straight at the fusion body of the Origin Core. The moment the traction beam acted on the fusion body of the Origin Core, Song Chi felt a significant repulsion, an innate resistance from the fusion body against this unfamiliar constraining force. This very repulsion made the traction progress of Cang Qiong exceedingly slow. Seeing this, Song Chi, who had been closely monitoring the Spectral Shield component, turned extremely unsightly. Just a second ago, the shield value of the Spectral Shield had already plunged below 200, leaving only a little over 100 points remaining, and it was still dropping rapidly at nearly 10 points per second. However, Song Chi had no solution to this. Essentially, Cang Qiong was just a Zero Rank Spectral Shuttle, pulling an object equivalent to a Peak First Rank oneit was a case of a cart being drawn by a tiny horse. Neither the Spectral Shield nor the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree had any direct connection to the traction beam. If he hadnt been certain it was only an incompletely formed Floating Land Origin Core, still lacking a complete instinct, coupled with the Torch Warships feature that any Starry Sea oddity, no matter the level, could be transformed into harmless Torch components once brought aboard, why would Song Chi rashly venture into danger? Another ten seconds or so passed, and under the persistent effort of the traction beam, the fusion body of the Floating Land Origin Core was now not far from the Cang Qiongs shuttle bay, with success seemingly within reach. Swish, swish, swish! However, at this moment, several whooshing sounds abruptly came from behind, as more than a dozen heavily stepping members of the First Rank White Winged Tribe were once again in pursuit. This time they were wiser, knowing that their attacks could hardly damage Cang Qiong within a short time; they shifted their target, aiming to interrupt Cang Qiongs traction process. Song Chis eyes flashed coldly. Having just seen hope in capturing the fusion body of the Floating Land Origin Core, how could he allow such a situation to occur? Block those attacks! Upon receiving Song Chis command, ten fiery red figures surged out from the Cang Qiongs shuttle bay simultaneously. With Tungsten Gold War Shields in their left hands and Tungsten Gold Lances in their right, they charged directly at the dozens of incoming attacks, executing Song Chis orders to perfection. Clang, clang, clang... There was a constant succession of metallic clashes, as the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines didnt let a single attack pierce their defensive line. Phew! Song Chi took a deep breath, his heart, which had been in his throat, settling back down before he again issued the free attack command. Instantly, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines wielding combat shields and lances stepped forward in unison. The strands of fiery red light they emitted created a scene that was rather pleasing to the eye. But Song Chi understood this was just a facade. Relying on their puppet bodies, the pressure and high temperatures from the fusion body of the Floating Land Origin Core would not greatly affect them over a short duration. However, once they engaged in direct combat with the White Winged Tribenearly double their number the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines would quickly be at a disadvantage. After all, every one of the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines was just at Level 10, barely possessing the strength of early First Rank, and the Tungsten Gold Shields and Spears they were equipped with had good hardness but quite ordinary attack power. Yet that didnt matter anymore. As long as the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines could hold out for more than five seconds, that would be enough. He had never counted on defeating or even killing any of the White Winged Tribe. Time passed, and what used to be a brief second now felt exceptionally long to Song Chi. 56/990 47/990 37/990 ` Just as the Shield Value of the Spectral Shield was about to drop to zero, the Level One Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body was finally completely drawn into the engine room of the Cang Qiong. [Close shuttle bay doors] [Turn the shuttle around] [Spectral Engine overload operation] There was no time to check the attributes of the Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body which had now transformed into an integrated ship component; almost simultaneously with the successful traction, Song Chis spirit operated at full speed. In a state of highly focused mind, he even faintly broke through his own limits and managed to achieve Threefold Mind Utilization. Humming... Amid the roaring noise of the engine, Cang Qiong turned into a residual image, charging straight towards the rift above. To speak nothing of checking the attributes of the componentized Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body, at this moment, Song Chi couldnt even spare a thought for the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, his mind solely focused on escaping the rift space as quickly as possible. Without the strong energy fluctuations emitted by the Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body, the several hundred members of the White Winged Tribe nearby were no longer restrained, and with the Spectral Shield nearing collapse, this was when the defenses of the Cang Qiong were at their weakest. It wasnt just the First Rank White Winged Tribe to be wary of; even several hits from the Zero Rank members could potentially lead to the destruction of the ship and death. Luckily, the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were holding back most of the First Rank White Winged Tribe, or else Song Chi might even have considered fleeing into the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Of course, he would only take that step as a last resort. While taking refuge in the Ruins Market would ensure safety, who could say whether it would also trigger the return function of the Torch Warship? What if it didnt? Wouldnt that mean he would be stranded in this unknown Star Domain forever? According to the results of multiple tests over the past several hours, at present, entering and exiting the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was based on his own location. What did that mean, in simple terms? It meant that wherever he entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market from, he could only exit at the same location. Because of this feature, if he missed the Torch Warships automatic return, he would only be able to shuttle between this Star Domain and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in the future, making it nearly impossible to return to the realms where Torch Human Civilization resided. Just thinking about that possibility made Song Chi utterly reluctant. Even with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market available, where he could engage in market trades once a month to ensure subsequent resource acquisition, it wouldnt affect his continual enhancements and advancements. But the problem lay in the absence of the backing of a powerful civilization. No matter how strong an individuals combat power was, in the brutal Shattered Starry Sea, it was still extremely dangerous, because one could never imagine the horrifying depth of heritage a middle to high-level civilization with over a hundred thousand years of legacy could possess. Cang Qiong was racing through space, and although Song Chi had already pushed the speed to its limit, many attacks from the White Winged Tribe still landed on the hull of the shuttle. Boom, boom, boom! At the same time, the main cannon and secondary cannons on the Cang Qiong continued to fire towards the rear, either directly attacking the pursuing White Winged Tribe or blasting the rock walls on both sides at the rear to obstruct the following alien horde with countless shattered rocks. However, there were too many members of the White Winged Tribe, and this was merely a drop in the bucket. Soon, the Spectral Shield, already on the verge of collapse, shattered completely, and attacks began to land on the hull of the Cang Qiong. The only thing Song Chi could be grateful for was that when he was enhancing the ship yesterday, he upgraded not only the Spectral Shield component but also the Warship Armor to lv7. Although the defensive power of this level of Warship Armor was far inferior to a First Rank Spectral Shield, as long as it wasnt attacked by a First Rank White Winged Tribe member, it could hold out for a while. ` Chapter 15: Purple* Nuclear Fusion Engine Chapter 15: Purple* Nuclear Fusion Engine Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Just a second ago, Song Chi was feeling relieved that no First Rank members of the White Winged Tribe had caught up, when suddenly, the rear section of the Cangqiong quivered violentlyan attacker from the White Winged Tribe had caught up from behind, launching a precise strike that hit the warships tail. [Warning, warship armor damaged by 34%, warship integrity compromised by 13%, please conduct repairs immediately.] Song Chis face paled with shock. Although the attack power of the White Winged Tribe was generally weak, the fact that the warship armor was damaged by less than 6% from the strikes of a dozen Zero Rank members had proven this. But no matter how low the damage was, an attack that spanned a rank was utterly alarming. A single blow from a First Rank member of the White Winged Tribe had destroyed a quarter of the warships armor, implying that if the Cangqiong sustained two or three more hits, the warship itself would suffer irreversible damage. Activate the basic nanobot repair pack. In haste, Song Chi issued a command to the semi-autonomous onboard intelligent brain and dared not be distracted, still fully controlling the Cangqiong as it sped upward. His plan was simple: if he could just escape this rift, he would then be able to activate the lightspeed cruise capabilities of the warship without any reservations. Even if a First Rank member of the White Winged Tribe was faster, they certainly could not match the speed of light. [Warning, warship armor damaged by 36%, warship integrity compromised by 14%, please conduct repairs immediately.] [Basic nanobot repair pack activated. Warship armor repairing by 3%, warship integrity repairing by 4%, current damage level...] [Warning, warship armor damaged by 35%, warship integrity compromised by 12%, please conduct repairs immediately.] ... Amid the continual sounds of damage and repair, no one knew how much time had passed when the Cangqiong experienced another severe tremble, followed by even more frantic intelligent warnings. [Severe warship damage, current warship armor damage level at 80%, warship integrity compromised by 62%, when warship integrity exceeds 80%, the shuttle will lose its ability to maneuver, please conduct repairs immediately.] The second strike from the pursuing First Rank member of the White Winged Tribe behind had instantly increased the extent of damage to the warships integrity by more than half. Yet at that moment, a strong sense of joy suddenly burst in Song Chis eyes. After continued effort, the Cangqiong finally broke free from the rift and re-entered the space above the fragments. Without any hesitation, the engines began to overwork. Down below, the hundreds of White Winged Tribe members in pursuit simultaneously let out a strange shriek, firing their attacks one after another, including the sole First Rank member of the tribe. One could imagine that if this barrage of attacks hit the body of the Cangqiong, the warships integrity would inevitably be over 80% compromised, but in the end, it was the Cangqiong that was a step faster. Before the hundred plus attacks could reach it, it had already turned into a lingering shadow that vanished above the fragments, reappearing at the edge of a distant void. Not until he plunged back into the Fragment Belt did the highly focused Song Chi finally let out a sigh of relief, feeling a strong sense of exhaustion wash over his brain. Below the rift, due to intense concentration, he had broken through the limit of doing two things at once. Because he hadnt dared to relax at all before, he hadnt noticed, but now that he relaxed, the aftereffects immediately became evident. About this, Song Chi was not surprised and even felt a secret excitement deep inside. Generally speaking, Torch Ship Captains at Zero Rank, even when their Guidance Technique reaches lv9, can only achieve two things at once. Mastery of three simultaneous tasks is something that requires pushing beyond lv10 and undergoing a sublimation of lifes order. The reason he, currently at lv4 in Guidance Technique, was able to briefly enter a state of Threefold Mind Utilization was entirely built on the high-speed overdraw on his spiritual consciousness, which naturally led to a period of lethargy afterwards. Of course, its not to say that all Torch citizens with Guidance Technique below lv10 could enter this temporary limit-breaking state under intense concentration. On the contrary, one in ten thousand might be able to do so. To enter or even control this limit-breaking state often requires specific timing and certain innate gifts. Therefore, the number of people who could control this technique was few, and each could be considered gifted. This was the reason for Song Chis elation. Although a single instance of accidental limit-breaking didnt mean he had completely mastered this special technique, with this experience under his belt, he had the confidence that through long-term practice and attempts, he could eventually master this skill. He then maneuvered the Cangqiong through the Fragment Belt for several minutes until he was sure that the White Winged Tribe couldnt catch up in the short term, and Song Chi landed Cangqiong on a small fragment. If he remembered correctly, the scheduled auto-return time for Cangqiong was in a few minutes. Using this time, he turned to look at the only special component currently loaded on the shuttle: the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree. As expected, seven of the ten light points on this white component had dimmed, indicating that seven of the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines that had fallen to the rifts bottom had been lost so far, leaving only three struggling to hold on. However, there was an unexpected piece of good news. At some point, two strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin had appeared on the Cangqiong, which meant that before their demise, the seven Fire Peony Soldier Figurines had also taken down two members of the First Rank White Winged Tribe. Indeed, aside from the constant emanation of Floating Land Origin from the Origin Core, Torch Warships can also obtain Floating Land Origin by killing members of alien civilizations in the Alien Star Domain. The Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were the product of the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree component of the Cangqiong, so they could also trigger this feature. As for the question of why a single First Rank member of the White Winged Tribe only provided one strand of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, this was quite normal; after all, to obtain a single strand of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, one would need to kill ten thousand Zero Rank members of the alien race. While pondering, the last three light points also dimmedit meant that all ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines had fallen. Despite this, Song Chi didnt feel sorrowful. The ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines werent gone forever after being lost; they would be available for summoning again after a 24-hour buffer. After checking the status of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree component, Song Chis gaze swept the cabin; he was very curious about the Warship component that had come from the First Rank Floating Land Origin Core that he had obtained with great difficulty. No sooner had he entered the cabin than Song Chis eyes gleamed. The focal point wasnt the component itself, which was the size of a palm near the cabin door, but the dazzling purple light it emitted. It was clear that the Torch Warship component, which resulted from the Nuclear Fusion Engine lv0 Quality: Purple ... Before he could finish examining, a slight sensation of weightlessness suddenly hit him, and as time progressed, this sensation of weightlessness was intensifying. Realizing something, Song Chi immediately withdrew his gaze and returned to the pilot seat with the utmost speed. Chapter 16: Blue Quality "Superconductive Laser Cannon Chapter 16: Blue Quality Superconductive Laser Cannon Just as he fastened his seatbelt, the sensation of weightlessness reached its limit, followed by a dizzying whirl. In the suburbs of Jiangyuan City, at the ultra-long-range Starry Sea launch platform, the crowd was significantly smaller than the sea of people from yesterday, yet still close to three thousand citizens had gathered. At this moment, the expressions on the faces of the more than two thousand people present were mostly one of deep concern, revealing the anxiety parents and elders felt for their children. To awaken the Seed of Torch and command a Torch Warship is indeed a shortcut to heaven for everyone, granting an extraordinary social status. However, this shortcut is not a broad avenue, but one bristling with thorns. Each foray into the Alien Star Domain, to put it nicely, is a mix of danger and opportunity. To phrase it unpleasantly, it is a life gamble repeated over and over. If you bet right, you live; if you bet wrong, death is the only outcome. All the parents present understood this, yet they had no choice but to proceed, because it is one of the few opportunities for common people to turn their fortunes around. If one of their descendants could make it just a little further on the path of Torch Warship operation, the entire family could benefit from it, and even leap to become a newly emerging Torch Family, easily carrying on the legacy for hundreds or even thousands of years. For the average citizens within the domain of Torch Human Civilization, this is almost a common goal pursued by everyone. Hum hum hum! Amidst the intense humming sounds, the anxious parents finally saw the beam of light piercing the heavens light up again. When the light dissipated, the once empty launch platform had nearly a hundred Spectral Shuttles appear on it. These were the first hundred Spectral Shuttles launched yesterday. However, looking at the numbers, out of the hundred people, only ninety-four had returned. All students, listen to the command, immediately fly away from the launch platform. Outside the launch platform, the Torch Bureau officers directives rang out immediately. One after another, the Spectral Shuttles began to leave the platform, freeing up space for the subsequent return of the Spectral Shuttles. ... Nearly two hours later, all the students from this years awakening in Jiangyuan City had returned. According to the statistics of Jiangyuans Torch Bureau, there were 1032 successful Awakeners, and the actual number of beneficiaries was 1032, with 980 successfully returning. That means the number of students who died or were lost in the Alien Star Domain for unknown reasons totaled 52. Its a figure that couldnt be more normal, but the atmosphere on site was inexplicably heavy because these werent mere numbers; they were fifty-two living beings. The heavy atmosphere didnt linger too long in the hearts of the students. On their ride back to the school on the hovercar, the students from the First Torch Academy excitedly began to exchange stories. In the First Torch Academy Class of 255 Awakening Students Exchange Group created by the academy, the chatting was incredibly lively. {Class 10 Lu Jie}: What did everyone gain this time? {Class 3 Zhou Lu}: Hahaha, my luck wasnt too bad. I came across an asteroid belt and got 30 tons of uranium ore. {Class 4 Zhang Chao}: Envious, a ton of uranium ore is worth 8 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 30 tons is 240 strands. Why did I only find Fine Iron, and just a pathetic amount of less than 60 tons, sob sob sob. {Class 5 Sun Hao}: Envy +1, big shot please bring me with you. ... After glancing at the chat history in the group, Song Chi turned to look at Sun Hao sitting next to him. Haozi, how did you do this time? While typing on his communication bracelet, Sun Hao spoke softly, 50 tons of gas ore. Hearing the words gas ore, Song Chis eyebrows twitched slightly, and the corners of his mouth twitched. Gas ore was a high-rank resource, rumored to be used in the enhancement of high-quality warship components, thus its value was always high. On the market, one ton could typically sell for 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. 500 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, and youre envious of others? Clicking to close the communication light screen, Sun Hao let out a chuckle and draped his muscular left arm over Song Chis shoulder. Brother Chi, you still dont know me. Whats the use of glory in front of others? Keeping a low profile is my life motto! Lowering his head to glance at the others arm, which was thicker than his own thigh, Song Chi really couldnt see how a hulking figure nearly two meters tall and weighing close to one hundred and fifty kilograms, who attracted attention wherever he went, could possibly be associated with the words low profile. Ignoring Song Chis eye roll, Sun Hao quickly responded with a question: What about you, Brother Chi? 10 tons of Mithril. Song Chi casually put forward the 10 tons of Mithril, not that he intended to hide anything, but the 600-plus tons of purple copper could not be explained. He was very clear that the golden finger of Zhu Tian Ruins Market should never be exposed, otherwise he would be faced with endless trouble. Being able to randomly trade with Alien Races throughout the Shattered Starry Sea was a valuable and unimaginable Strange Object. And that Purple Quality component, the Nuclear Fusion Engine, he hadnt thought about exposing that yet either. The engine Component of Purple Quality was also valuable and might invite covetous stares. As for whether he would keep it for himself, trade it through the black market, or through the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he hadnt decided yet. He was leaning more towards using it himself. An engine of Purple Quality would be sufficient for him to use for a long time to come. Just then, an astonishing message suddenly appeared in the chat group. {Class 1 Deng Chang}: Basic Component, Blue Quality Main Cannon Superconductive Laser Cannon, interested brothers are welcome to DM, attached is a JPG of the Superconductive Laser Cannon attributes. Superconductive Laser Cannon lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 20/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 15 Charge: 5s; Buffer: 10s UpRank Requirement: 3 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 300 Spectral Energy Points Once this information appeared, the chat group exploded. Is it real? A Blue Main Cannon? @Class 1 Deng Chang, did you get this from the latest exploration? Awesome, man. Damn, I dont even have a white Component, and the big guys already showing off a Blue Component? Wuuuuu. It wasnt just the students who were stirred up; even the Academy teachers were excited. {Class 2 Homeroom Teacher Huang Guowei}: @Class1 Deng Chang, if you really want to sell it, we can talk face to face after you return to the Academy. ... Song Chis eyes flickered slightly, and he felt somewhat tempted, but he showed no outward sign of it. How foolish, not keeping a Blue Quality Main Cannon for oneself! Sun Haos complaint reached his ears, but Song Chi shook his head gently, disagreeing with his view. Everyone has their own plan. While a Blue Quality Main Cannons damage is shocking, if one doesnt have enough resources for Enhancement, they might not even survive the next exploration. Selling it now for a high price, the resources obtained could be used for a comprehensive Enhancement of the Spectral Shuttle, increasing the survival rate for subsequent explorations in the Alien Star Domain. There are losses and gains; as long as he himself finds it worthwhile, thats enough. Chapter 17: Harvest (Seek follow-up reads on Wednesday) Chapter 17: Harvest (Seek follow-up reads on Wednesday) ` Clap, clap, clap! Song Chi had just finished speaking when, without waiting for a reply from Sun Hao, a round of applause broke out from behind them. Turning their heads, the person clapping was none other than Wang Yuan, who, besides Sun Hao, was another student in Class 5 to have awakened the white Seed of Torch. As he stood up from the back row, he praised with a smile, Well said, you win some, you lose someexactly my sentiment. After speaking, he squeezed next to Song Chi and Sun Hao and began to converse familiarly, Sun Hao, Song Chi, hello. Due to various reasons, we havent had much interaction over the past decade. But things are different now; only 16 of our classmates have successfully awakened, and after the recent welfare exploration, only 15 are left... Listening silently to the others nutritionless words, Song Chi subtly made space and shifted to another seat, discerning that Wang Yuan was here for Sun Hao, not so much for him. As for Wang Yuans intentions, with the wisdom of someone who had lived twice, Song Chi could guess easily: it was nothing more than convincing his classmates to band together. And as a person who had awakened the white Seed of Torch, to naturally take the lead in this group, elevating his status and network and by doing so, gaining access to more resources and benefits. He wasnt interested in that, though he didnt have any aversion to it either. Without power or background, it was understandable to want to advance further by banding together. ... At First Torch Academys auditorium, nearly two hundred students sat below the stage while the teaching director spoke with fervor. This was the outgoing students last school assembly. After this, everyone would graduate and head their separate ways. Some might soon perish in subsequent Alien Star Domain explorations. Others might give up on exploring Alien Territories altogether, relying on the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform on their shuttles, accumulating time to step into First Rank and live a merry life for two hundred years. Yet others might rise meteorically, diving into the vast ocean to forge achievements beyond measure in the future. But no matter what, none would return to this moment. Song Chi was somewhat distracted, and once the assembly was over, he declined invitations from Sun Hao, Wang Yuan, and the others, eager to return home. Once in his bedroom, he immediately entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the markets stall zone, what had been an empty area was now filled with various ores. Not just mithril and copper azurite, but also electrum, cold iron, and others, though in small quantities, all under ten tonselectrum amounting to about thirty tons. Including the mithril and copper azurite, first to be mined, the value was around 350 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. 350 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin might not sound like much, but dont forget, the average yield of a Torch Civilization shuttle grade Torch Warship from a single Alien Star Domain exploration is only about 100 strands. Moreover, he had not yet accounted for that Purple Component, the Nuclear Fusion Engine. Speaking of the Nuclear Fusion Engine, Song Chi promptly summoned the Cang Qiong and checked the Components specific attributes, something he had wanted to do for hours since his return. Nuclear Fusion Engine lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: An additional 20% increase in energy supply efficiency Consumption: 5/s Energy Supply: 36/s Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes Energy Pool: 5000 points (can store 5000 energy points) UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 energy points, 5 Life Cores (Zero Rank). Examining the engines attributes, Song Chis eyes sparkled. Worthy of a Purple Level component, even without enhancement, its attributes were already stronger than a lv7 Spectral Engine. Especially that high-quality Feature unique to Purple Componentsan additional 20% increase in energy supply efficiencywould evidently become more astonishing as the Components Enhancement Level rose. After a slight thrill, Song Chi shifted his attention to the Convertible section. This attribute represented the original Strange Object form of the Nuclear Fusion Engine Component. Its been said that each starship component with a color has been transformed from a Starry Sea Oddity. Once a First Rank Floating Land Origin Core fusion body is inducted into a Torch Warship, it gets converted into a Component Shape. Similarly, when the Component leaves the Torch Warship, it can be reconverted into its original Strange Object shape. After checking the attributes, Song Chi hesitated to swap the Purple Engine with the standard Spectral Engine. While it might seem like a nuclear engine, unrelated to Spectral Energy, this relationship was only because it hadnt been installed. Once merged into the warships slot, the Seed of Torch would instantly transform the produced energy into Spectral Energy. The reason he didnt swap it right away was firstly, the exploration of the Alien Territories had just ended and the second would only start a month later, so there was no rush. Secondly, at that moment, the Cang Qiong didnt have any high-energy-consuming components, making the Spectral Engine sufficient. The most important reason was that he was about to engage in his first trading at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, and he wanted to see if other Starry Sea intelligent beings were willing to pay a higher price for the First Rank Floating Land Origin Core fusion body or something like that. While the likelihood was low, trying was always worth it. After sorting out his current needs and situation, Song Chi began to intricately plan the details for before the opening of Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Since the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform was entirely random, he didnt know what kind of civilizations creatures would enter the Ruins Market, so he needed to be prepared in advance. For example, he might purchase in advance a batch of good and inexpensive items widely praised within the Torchlight Humanity. Such as the durable and affordable Tungsten Gold Combat Shields and Tungsten Gold Lances. Or the widely propagated gene optimization serums, not just cheap but also very effective for those species that never used them before. And Life Cores, materials commonly used throughout the Shattered Starry Sea, and so forth. Of course, his meticulous considerations and plans werent meant to benefit the lucky beings of Alien Territories; he would price all these bulk-purchased goods at three to five times the cost, profiting from the price difference in trading with beings from different parts of the Starry Sea. After an hour of careful planning, confident there were no other oversights, Song Chi summoned Cang Qiong again, ready to transport the ores stored in the market. Currently, he had only a few strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin left, and stocking up would require capital. With insufficient funds, he naturally needed to sell the ores first, which were meant to be sold regardless. ` Chapter 18: Ruins Market Opens Chapter 18: Ruins Market Opens The only headache was the over six hundred tons of copper, a quantity that required several trips to transport completely, and figuring out how to sell it without leaving a trace was also a problem. If sold normally, it might be fine if no one paid attention, but if it were ever investigated later, it would become a huge red flag. A student who had just awakened two days ago returns from his first exploration in the Alien Star Domain with over six hundred tons of copper? Its worth noting that a Spectral Shuttles maximum capacity is only about one hundred tons. Therefore, in order to avoid a situation that might expose the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi had to come up with a plan. It was still the Dongjiang Torch Shop, not far from Dongjiang Community, on the top floor of the shopping mall. Mithril 10 tons, electrum 34 tons, cold iron 11 tons, Mercury Crystals 15 tons, copper 45 tons, converting at 70 percent of market price, totals 177.8 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, lets call it 178 strands, said the shop assistant with a polite smile. Song Chi argued his case assertively. Beautiful lady, a 70 percent rate is truly too low, other stores mostly buy at 80 percent... The assistants smile remained, but she did not respond further, her meaning clear: if you are not happy with our price, then go wherever offers you 80 percent. In other words, there was no room for negotiation. Seeing this, Song Chi decided to seek a compromise. How about this, you accept 80 percent, and I will spend all of this Floating Land Origin in your store, hows that? In response to this proposal, the Eagle Machinery Store eventually agreed, and Song Chi, as agreed, spent all 203 strands of Floating Land Origin on goods from the store. 1000 Tungsten Gold Combat Shields 1000 Tungsten Gold Lances One Starry Sea Universal Translator 100 vials of Basic Gene Optimization Liquid The above were the items that Song Chi had additional on the Cang Qiong upon leaving the Eagle Machinery Store, for which he paid an additional 17 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. ... In the southern outskirts of Jiangyuan City, there was a very famous forest park known as Dongshan Forest Park. During holidays, it was thronged with people coming for hikes, and what many did not know was that behind this forest park, in an unseen area, lay the biggest black market of Jiangyuan City. Of course, in the minds of those true upper echelons of Jiangyuan, the existence of this black market was an open secret. Jiangyuan City needed such a place, not only Jiangyuan City but also the larger White Tower Floating Land, and even the entire domain of the Torch Civilization needed black markets on their Life Floating Lands. Its like the shadow of a city, the brighter the place, the larger the black market behind it. Song Chi knew about this place because he had visited it once with his father, Song Chao, a few years ago. That experience taught Song Chi about this hidden side of Jiangyuan City, and he had been there a few times alone since then, so he was quite experienced this time. He disguised himself, set his Spectral Shuttles name to be invisible to others, and sold the over five hundred tons of copper in several trips to different shops in various areas of the black market. ` A series of operations went by fluidly, without the slightest bit of obscurity. The prices in the black market were ruthlessly high, with the purchase price being only 65% of the market value, but there was no helping it, as Jiangyuan was still a greenhorn who had just become a Torch Ship Captain, without his own distribution channels. If he wanted to keep a low profile, he had to swallow this loss. Over 550 tons of purple copper, priced at 110 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in the market, were worth only 71 strands in Song Chis hands, nearly half gone. Clenching his teeth, Song Chi returned to the Torch Market, where he exchanged all 90 strands of Floating Land Origin he held into Zero Rank and First Rank Life Cores, while swearing in his heart to recover the loss in the Ruins Market. After securing the 700 Zero Rank and 20 First Rank Life Cores, a total of 720, the preparations before opening the Ruins Market were essentially complete; Song Chi did not linger outside any longer. Once home, he briefly informed his parents that he was mentally overdrawn and might need deep sleep for a day or two. With their approval, he quickly retreated to his bedroom. He didnt rush to enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to initiate his first trade there; instead, he quickly fell into a deep sleep. Spiritual exhaustion after breaking limits was no trivial matter; he was extremely fatigued. If it werent for his need to get everything settled, he probably wouldnt have held out this long. Twenty hours later, Song Chi awoke from his deep sleep. Although not fully recovered, he felt much better than he had the day before. ... In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, after half an hour of bustling activity, Song Chi had all the goods he purchased the day before neatly arranged in ten shops. Assured that everything was properly set up, he stepped towards the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform at the innermost part of the market. Trailing closely behind him in two rows were ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, radiating red glimmers. After a full day had passed, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree components had completed their buffering. In front of the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, Song Chi gently tapped it once, preparing to activate the platform when a prompt sounded. [Detected that its your first time opening the market in ten thousand years. You may select a specific deployment area for one spatial gate.] Upon hearing this prompt, an idea struck Song Chi. The words Mechanical Race Civilization Stronghold rapidly surged from his heart, quickly occupying his entire mind. If it had been before he obtained the First Rank Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body, he might not have been too moved by this. But things were different now; the First Rank Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body he held was, to members of the Mechanical Race, equivalent to a miraculous energy supply artifact and naturally beyond valuation. Opening his communication bracelet, he accessed the already downloaded compendium of Alien Star Domain civilizations and creatures, which did not require a network to view. Song Chi found several mechanical civilizations recorded there, chose one of the coordinates, and activated the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform in front of him. Humm humm humm! With the platform trembling intensely, ten beams of light emerged from it. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! The ten beams of light shot out one after the other, piercing through the Ruins Markets semicircular defense shield and disappearing into the silent void space as streaks of light. Seconds later, at the entrance area of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, ten vortex-shaped spatial entrances quietly appeared. Song Chi immediately stationed the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines near the spatial gates and also placed the Starry Sea Universal Translator at the entrance of the market. After all, it was highly likely that the entrants would belong to completely different species, and if they were of a very low level, not even having mastered the Starry Sea common language, the Starry Sea Universal Translator would be key to ensuring barrier-free communication for them. After completing these preparations, Song Chi finally used his ability as the Ruins Market Master to materialize a light screen at the entrance of the market that inscribed the various trading rules of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. This light screen, manifested by the laws of the Zhu Tian Ruins Markets secret realm space, allowed any creature that saw it to immediately comprehend the various rules listed within. ` Chapter 19: The Bustling Zhu Tian Ruins Market Chapter 19: The Bustling Zhu Tian Ruins Market The rules listed on the screen were numerous, but the one pinned at the very top, with just eight characters, read: 1: Willing seller, willing buyer, free trade. The second rule was even more succinct: 2: Fighting and conflict prohibited. As for the subsequent ones, each rule was not overly strict, yet they all ensured the basic order of the Ruins Market, as well as Song Chis own profits. 3: A 10% transaction tax is required for each Ruins Market transaction. 4: In case of language barriers, one may use the universal translator available at the entrance of the Ruins Market for a fee of one Zero Rank Life Core per use. ... 100: The duration of this Ruins Market transaction is 24 hours, with 23:58:27 remaining. ... Having arranged everything, Song Chi entered the Ruins Market, not as the lord of the market but as a curious youngster seemingly fortunate enough to find his way there, looking here and there. Before long, a slight spatial fluctuation emerged at the entrance to the Ruins Market, and a creature with the body of a human and the head of a bull, holding a hefty mace, stepped out from one of the Spatial Gates, its eyes filled with vigilance. As the Lord of the Ruins Market, Song Chi received a prompt from the Ruins Market the instant the creature arrived. However, he did not look back but continued browsing the various shops. Having opened the Ruins Market for the first time, he naturally had to demonstrate how to shop to prevent subsequent creatures from entering the market without understanding how to proceed. As expected, after the Minotaur read the string of rules on the screen at the entrance, it noticed Song Chi moving from one shop to another and quickly followed suit, examining the items for sale in each shop. While discreetly observing the creature, Song Chi also searched through the Compendium of Starry Sea Civilizations and Creatures stored on his communication bracelet and soon found information on the newcomer. Race Name: Bull-headed People Tribe Introduction: A common hybrid race in the Shattered Starry Sea, most of whom still live in a primitive, tribal civilization. Racial Advantage: Reverence for martial strength, individuals possess astonishing combat power. Racial Weakness: Technological development is almost non-existent; they rely too much on their physical bodies. ... Song Chi raised an eyebrow and breathed a sigh of relief. It looks like at least one of the ten Spatial Gates has landed on an unknown Level Starry Sea Floating Land. Not bad at all, at least it ensures I wont come out empty-handed. According to the information he had gathered about the many Zhu Tian Ruins Markets, he knew that the placement of the Spatial Gates was completely random. They might not necessarily land on a Starry Sea Floating Land but could appear in the quiet starry sky or an uninhabited Asteroid Belt, and so on. Therefore, in the history of the Ruins Market, there were embarrassing occasions where not a single creature had entered, especially in the early phases of Zero Rank Ruins Markets where the probability was highest. Lost in thought, the Zero Rank Minotaur entered a shop displaying Basic Gene Optimization Potions. After scanning the central screen describing the potions effects, the Minotaurs expression turned to one of ecstatic joy. Yet, soon after, it resumed its guarded demeanor. %@?%]/@ The creature suddenly spoke, and simultaneously, Song Chi heard the creatures voice even while he was in another shop. Song Chis face showed no confusion. The language spoken by the other creature was not the Torch Human Races but the common language of the Starry Sea. Being someone who had received over twenty years of High Level education, he understood it perfectly. The meaning of the creatures words was simple: How can the effect of these gene optimization potions be confirmed? Song Chi pondered for a moment, then with a thought, the message on the screen in the center of the Genetic Optimizing Potion Shop changed to form a coherent sentence in the universal language of the Starry Sea. You can pay a deposit to test it personally. Seeing the words appear on the screen, the Minotaurs expression grew tense. As an Elite Warrior of the Cangniu tribe, it cherished its life; it was not willing to risk using an unfamiliar potion, which could be either real or fake, toxic or non-toxic. After some hesitation, the Ruins Market suddenly stirred with activity from outside, indicating that other creatures had also entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In desperation, the creature decided it could not hesitate any longer. It took out fifty Zero Rank Life Cores as collateral for the shop and then drank down a potion. The next second, it felt a powerful and gentle heat spread throughout its body, coursing through every inch of its flesh, repairing and remodelling every cell, while intense pain erupted from every part of its body. Two minutes later, when the Minotaur reopened its eyes, the sharpness in its gaze could no longer be concealed. Feeling the seemingly inexhaustible strength within its body and its physical fitness nearly doubled, the Minotaur had never felt so powerful. Coming to its senses, it quickly spoke. Ill take all the remaining 99 gene optimization potions. With that, it proceeded to take out more Life Cores from its body. As an Elite Warrior of the Cangniu tribe, it had no shortage of Life Cores. However, just then, footsteps sounded from behind along with a fluent use of the universal language of the Starry Sea. Hold on, I also want to purchase these gene optimization potions. Turning to look, the creature entering the shop had an exceedingly large head, with two tentacles supporting a brain that constituted over 90% of its body weight, presenting a strange appearance. The attitude of this creature was clear; it too wanted to purchase gene optimization potions. Even without trying the potion first, it was not hard to deduce from the Minotaurs urgency that the effect of the potion must indeed be astonishing. At that moment, a new message appeared on the central virtual screen of the shop. Each customer may only purchase a maximum of 10 potions at a time. ... Not far down the street, unable to find information on that large-headed creature in the Compendium of Starry Sea Civilizations and Creatures, Song Chi understood that it was a new species undiscovered by Torchlight Humanity. But that was not the focus. Song Chi felt a twinge of regret; had he known that the Primary Gene Optimization Potion would be so popular, he would have bought more. A five times markup, whats faster than that for making money? Reluctantly, he added the single person ten potion maximum rule. With the limited stock he had, better to generate more interest rather than selling out in one go. And, as expected, after learning about the purchase limit, the Minotaur and the large-headed creature each bought ten potions and hurriedly left the Ruins Market, evidently to call their kin. ps: New book asks for recommendations, follow-up reading. Chapter 20: The Discovery of the Street Stall Area Chapter 20: The Discovery of the Street Stall Area As time went on, the number of creatures in the Ruins Market increased more and more, quickly reaching several hundreds. Under the deterrence of ten First Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, these creatures of different races were exceptionally well-behaved. Several hours had passed, and not a single one had caused any trouble, which somewhat surprised Song Chi. In just a short time, the goods he had bought wholesale yesterday had all been sold out, each at least tripling his selling price, which truly earned him a handsome profit. Yet, beyond the joy, Song Chi also felt a sigh in his heart. His initial capital had indeed been too little, meaning that even with the several times markup, the materials only earned him just under a thousand threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. It was not too little by any means, but it definitely wasnt too much either. Fortunately, the transactions in the free stall area continued unabated, and the simple transaction tax also allowed Song Chi to earn quite a bit more. With funds of over a thousand threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi felt confident and, donning the guise of a trader, blended into the stall area. Of course, the phrase a thousand threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin was just a figure of speech; it didnt mean that he had more than a thousand threads of Floating Land Origin in his hands. In fact, what he had more of now were Life Cores, but based on the exchange rate in the Torch Human Civilizations domain, their total value exceeded that of a thousand threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Resources like Floating Land Origin are typically used as currency only by Starry Sea Civilizations of Intermediate level or higher. For the lower civilizations, the Life Core is the hard currency. ... The stall area wasnt large, and an area of 10mx10m seemed exceedingly crowded for the count of over several hundred intelligent Starry Sea beings. Seeing this, Song Chi spent 150 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to upgrade the Ruins Market from lv0 to lv5. In the midst of the puzzled expressions of hundreds of intelligent beings, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market began to rapidly expand, quickly growing from a size of 100mx100m to 300mx300m. At the same time, the size of the stall area also increased from a meager 10mx10m to a 30mx30m, and although it was still crowded, it was much better than before. Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market Ruins Market Master: Song Chi Level: lv5 Size: 300mX300m Basic Configuration: 24 vacant shops, 1 stall area of 30mx30m, 1 inn with 30 guest rooms, 1 lv0 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (efficiency doubled when cultivating Spectral Energy), 1 lv0 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, 1 lv0 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. Additional Configuration: None (0/4) Feature: Averting Misfortune (able to move freely in the void, mysteriously avoiding natural disasters) UpRank Requirement: 60 threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), Ruins Market transaction volume to reach 600 threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank) Note: An inconspicuous little Ruins Market located in the dark side of Shattered Starry Sea appears to allow only First Rank and below creatures to enter, but it has good potential. Looking at the Ruins Market attribute panel that only he could see before him, Song Chis brows slightly furrowed. Even the additional configuration slots increased by two when the Ruins Market level was raised to lv5, but the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, and the Spectral Energy Protection Array remained unchanged. Clearly, if he wanted to enhance these features later, it would evidently require additional resources. Receiving this news did not improve his mood. The only consolation for him was the Ruins Markets once-a-month opening, which was still quite lucrative. As long as he had enough initial capital and the location of the Spatial Gate deployment was also decent, the income would be quite stable. After upgrading the Ruins Market, Song Chi began to browse the various stalls, trying to see if he could pick up any bargains. The prices of items around the Shattered Starry Sea varied greatly; maybe some cheap goods in the hands of other Alien Races were extremely scarce resources in the Torch Human Civilizations domain. His gaze swept over the stalls, and Song Chi kept shaking his head. A ton of Refined Iron Ore, asking for twenty Zero Rank Life Cores, thats twice as expensive as the market price outside. Even dogs would shake their heads at this. Two tons of Mithril Ore, asking for eight First Rank Life Cores, this is actually cheaper than the market price, but without a distribution channel, going through the black market would actually result in a loss, so that wont do. ... Several minutes later, Song Chi paused, stopping in front of a small stall set up by a Minotaur. His gaze seemed to drift, but he was constantly watching a palm-sized black sphere out of the corner of his eye. [Strange Object: Refined Gold Ore] [Quality: White] [Evolvable into: 1{Gold Moon Scimitar},2{Goldrock Shield},3{Goldrock Ship Armor}] [Note: A fine piece among the white strange objects.] This unremarkable black spherical object turned out to be a white strange object. When he first found it, Song Chi was extremely excited. His earlier mention of finding a bargain was about looking to sift through for some goods with a price difference; he hadnt even thought about strange objects, and completely did not expect to come across such a big surprise. Its known that every Starry Sea oddity is extremely precious, requiring a very long time to be nurtured. Even the lowest-ranked white oddities are no exception. Pretending to browse the other items on the stall, Song Chi eventually picked up the black sphere casually. What is this? Hearing his question, the Minotaur stall owner scratched his head in embarrassment. He had acquired the stone after killing a warrior from a rival tribe and had never been able to figure out exactly what kind of ore it was, only that it was extraordinarily hard, and even the best blacksmith in his tribe could not refine it. If you want it, take it for 100 Zero Rank Life Cores. The ore is of very high quality, and once forged into a weapon, its destructive power would be absolutely astonishing. Song Chi frowned and started bargaining. Not even knowing what kind of metal ore it is, 100 Zero Rank Life Cores is too high. How about we cut it in half, to 50 cores? Agreeing directly would raise suspicion, only through several rounds of haggling could he avoid raising doubts. In the end, Song Chi bought the white strange object for 75 Zero Rank Life Cores. Looking at the Refined Gold Ore in his hand, his face remained unchanged, but he was already smiling inside. As its name suggests, Refined Gold Ore is essentially a kind of ore. However, Refined Gold Ore is the essence gathered from an entire large vein of Refined Gold, and its value far exceeds that of ordinary Refined Gold Ore. From its attributes panel, it was clear that as a Metal Attribute oddity, it could not only be transformed into the armor of the Torch Warship but also into a weapon and shield for individual use. With this acquisition, Song Chi got a taste for more and started appearing more frequently around various stalls, although he did not find a second Starry Sea oddity. On the way, he did purchase several batches of supplies seldom seen in the strongholds of Torch Civilization, which could still make him a profit of over a hundred strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin if he later sold them through the black marketbetter than nothing. As time ticked by, and as the time for this Ruins Market to be open had already passed by more than half, Song Chis expression began to look a bit troubled. He remembered clearly that he had set a Spatial Gate to be deployed within a Mechanical Races domain, which had been recorded by Torchlight Humanity, but up to now, no Mechanical Race beings had entered the market, which disappointed him. Chapter 21: Starry Sky Behemoth and the Apocalypse Mechanical Civilization Chapter 21: Starry Sky Behemoth and the Apocalypse Mechanical Civilization ` Shattered Starry Sea, Tianqi Galaxy, Fallen Whale Starfield, an area dense with spatial cracks. As a notorious restricted area within the expanse of the Heavenly Initiation mechanical civilization, this starfield had always been scarcely visited by anyone. Thousands of years ago, the overlord of this starfield, the Starry Sky Behemoth known as the Long Fin Void Whale, fought a great battle with the Genesis Intelligent Brain-led mechanical legion of the Heavenly Initiation civilization. That battle made the Star River change color, but no creature knew the outcome of this fight, only that afterwards, the Void Whale Starfield was renamed by the Heavenly Initiation civilization to the Fallen Whale Starfield, and the region began to be plagued by dense spatial cracks. For countless years, any lifeform that dared to rashly enter this starfield was ultimately devoured by these cracks, utterly reduced to dust and debris beneath the void winds. This day, a sudden intrusion by a mechanical fleet broke the silence of this star field. The number of warships in the fleet was not large, with several dozen or so, big and small, orbiting tightly around a large flagship, carefully moving forward. The flagship at the center of the fleet was cloaked in cyan-brown, with thick layers of cyan-brown armor covering the immense steel beast that measured a kilometer in length and more than two hundred meters in width. The flagships prow boasted an almost hundred-meter-wide railgun silently emanating its terrifying deterrence. Can we confirm that the target fled into this starfield? In the steel giants main control room, a silver-armored robot with an icy voice sat in front of the control console. The energy fluctuations emanating from the silver-armored robot were not strong, just at First Rank, almost negligible compared to the Second Rank and Third Rank robots standing behind it; however, for some reason, its status seemed to be much higher than theirs. Based on the last radar detection results, the targets signal disappeared within this starfield. And... Before the voice dropped, an urgent alert preempted it. A fluctuation emitted by an unknown spatial gate detected, coordinates xxxxx. The red lights in the silver-armored robots eyes flickered uncertainly, and seconds later, an order came from its mouth. Go have a look. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, with less than two hours left until the official end of the markets trading, the hustle and bustle showed no sign of diminishing. Not only was Song Chi making a profit from the price differences, but so were the Starry Sea Alien Races on the other side of the spatial gate. After realizing that certain resources could easily sell for twice or even higher prices within the market, the high-rank aliens on the other side of the spatial gate began to send out large numbers of their Zero Rank subordinates to wildly sell these kinds of materials, each earning a full purse. And the more they indulged in this tireless trade, the more they felt that 24 hours were simply too short; how could they afford to waste even a minute or a second? Song Chi naturally was pleased to see this, as he could collect a 10% transaction tax with every batch of materials traded. Over more than twenty hours, together with the earnings from selling the gene optimization drugs, the total value of the resources he had accumulated in his hands had already exceeded three thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Compared to the 300 strands he had scraped together before the market opened, this was a tenfold increase in real terms. ... ` As the buzz of trade in the Ruins Market grew ever hotter, the appearance of a single figure was like a stone cast into the water, instantly quieting the usually noisy marketplace. Hundreds of beings of various forms and races all turned their heads simultaneously to look at the figure that had just entered the Ruins Market. Although the species variety within the market was vast, without exception, all were flesh-and-blood carbon-based lifeforms. However, the newcomer was entirely composed of metallic componentsa mechanical lifeform. Mechanical Race! Some knowledgeable aliens identified the origins of this mechanical lifeform at first glance. Caution immediately flashed in the eyes of the myriad aliens present. The Mechanical Race was notorious throughout the Shattered Starry Sea. These mechanical beings were often tagged with descriptions like crazy and extreme, so many civilizations and species within the Starry Sea preferred to keep a respectful distance. Red vision scanned across the Ruins Markets entrance barrier as the Mechanical Race being, radiating the peak aura of a Zero Rank, stepped into the market. Its red-light flickering vision swept across all the aliens present, as if searching for something. Seeing this, a slight disturbance arose among the aliens, but eventually they acquiesced, allowing the Mechanical Race to survey every corner of the marketplace. Domineering as it may be, the being had not broken any of the markets rules, and with the aim to maximize the last stretch of trading time for more resources, no lifeform wished to stir up trouble and waste their precious time. Unnoticed by the aliens during this process was a minor episode in a corner of the market, where Song Chi, at some point, had transformed from a wandering consumer to one of the stallholders. Aside from various Life Cores on his stall, prominently displayed at the center was exactly that First Rank Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Device. Before long, the Mechanical Race being that hadnt found its target, as expected, stopped in front of Song Chis stall. Pointing at the Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Device on the stall, a cold, emotionless synthetic voice emanated from within it. How is this Purple Quality Strange Object traded? Hearing this, Song Chi, who had already prepared for this moment, immediately replied. A Purple Level Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Device in exchange for another type of relic. If you can provide a satisfactory and suitable relic, you can take this Fusion Device at any time, he said. No sooner had his words faded than the Mechanical Race being turned and rapidly headed towards the markets main gate. Song Chis mind was immediately peppered with question marks, wondering if his response had been too excessive. Could it be that the Heavenly Initiation Mechanical Civilization had achieved a new breakthrough in core energy technology and no longer valued relics of Purple Quality Floating Land Origin Core? Just as he was pondering, the same Mechanical Race being that had left not long before reentered the market, this time flanked by more than twenty Mechanical Race beings, also of Zero Rank. These twenty-plus subsequent arrivals closely guarded the initial Mechanical Race individual, displaying an exceedingly high level of vigilance. Upon witnessing this scene, Song Chis mood immediately brightened, his expression unchanged, but inside he was overjoyed. The more imposing the contingent, the more valuable the relic they would offer for the Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Device, hence their heightened wariness, which increased his anticipation. Regarding the idea of using Zhu Tian Ruins Markets Power of Laws to actively seize the item, to be honest, Song Chi had indeed entertained this thought. He was well aware that if he truly exploited the secret realms laws, failure was improbable. Nevertheless, he eventually suppressed the urge. Once such a precedent was set, the markets reputation would inevitably crumble, merely a matter of time. Chapter 22: The Mechanical Race’s Big Move, Orange Glory Quality Component Chapter 22: The Mechanical Races Big Move, Orange Glory Quality Component In a past life, there was an ancient Huaxia saying that went, If you do not want anyone to know, do not do it. Even though the Shattered Starry Sea was vast, he might manage to keep his actions secret once or twice, but if he wanted to rise to prominence, he would heavily depend on the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, requiring it to open hundreds or thousands of times, wouldnt he? If he broke the rules today out of greed, tarnishing the reputation of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the resulting uncontrollable consequences in the future would far exceed the gains of his strong-arm tactics today by a thousandfold, even a millionfold. As someone who had lived two lifetimes, Song Chi would certainly not make such a low-level mistake. More than twenty fully armed members of the Mechanical Race arrived at Song Chis stall without any delay, and the one at the front immediately brought out a relic that also emitted a purple glow. This was a peculiar object shaped like an eyeball, emitting intense purple light despite its grey-green hue. The eyeball was filled with numerous tiny pupils stacked densely together, making ones scalp tingle. Overlooking its exterior quality, Song Chi looked up and quickly learned the attributes of the object. [Strange Object: Multi-eyed Tribe Origin Eyeball] [Quality: Purple] [Evolvable: 1(Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon), 2(Mid-Range Soul Wave Detection Radar)] [Remark: A fine purple relic among others, with a very powerful energy contained within the eyeball.] After checking the attributes, Song Chis expression remained calm, and without hesitation, he firmly shook his head. This time, it wasnt just superficial judgementtruly, there was no trace of interest in his heart. The component converted from the Level 1 Floating Land Origin Core Fusion was also purple in quality, and its attributes were in no way inferior to this Multi-eyed Tribe eyeball that could evolve into either a shipborne main cannon or an aerial radar. If the Mechanical Races offer was merely this strange object, then what was the point of the trade? Just to switch a purple engine for a shipborne main cannon or aerial radar? Ridiculous. Seemingly not surprised by Song Chis reaction, the Mechanical Race member took back the Multi-eyed Tribe eyeball relic after being rejected and then took out another item from an extremely delicate portable mechanical box in his hand. It was also a peculiar object, but this one emitted a dazzling orange light. Upon seeing the eye-catching orange glow, a strong surge of excitement flashed through the depths of Song Chis heart. Orange Quality Strange Objects in the Shattered Starry Sea are rare and bestowed with the suffix Glory. Now, an Orange Glory Quality Strange Object had appeared right before his eyeshow could he not be excited? [Strange Object: High-Level Dark Matter Energy Crystal] [Quality: Orange] [Evolvable: (Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator)] [Remark: Among the rarest of the rare, an Orange Oddity formed from extremely pure Dark Matter Energy after tens of thousands of years, of astonishing value.] Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Chi tried to keep his demeanor unchanged while he was already determined internally; that Orange Glory Quality component capable of evolving into a shipborne energy shield must become his. Not enough! These rapid surges of emotions took place in a blink of an eye, but the next words from Song Chi received a response that infuriated all the Mechanical Race members present. The red light flickered, and the leader of the Mechanical Race spoke again. Even an Orange Glory Quality Object is not sufficient, human, can I take it that you have no real intention of making an equivalent trade? To this, Song Chi did not reply, his face displaying an air of indifference. And the reason for his strong confidence lay in something he was relying on. A Level 1 Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body, on the surface it indeed appeared to be a mere Purple Quality Oddity, but this was only in relation to carbon-based life forms. For silicon-based life forms like the Mechanical Race, an Energy Core was akin to their heart. An object capable of providing infinite energy supply, with an output power that far exceeded other energy cores, was definitely something that could drive every member of the Mechanical Race mad with desire. Therefore, to every member of the Mechanical Race, the value of what was seen as a Purple Quality Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body by carbon-based life forms might even surpass that of an Orange Quality Oddity. Song Chis attitude caused the eyes of the more than twenty Mechanical Race members to blaze red, giving off a sense of restlessness. Seeing this, Song Chi adopted a vigilant posture while his mind turned a thought. In the next second, the sky above the Ruins Market changed dramatically, and a hundred-meter diameter phantom pupil materialized rapidly. At the same time, the more than twenty Mechanical Race members suddenly felt an extremely cold gaze locking them from above, covering them completely with an intense aura of death. For a moment, nearly a thousand members of various Alien Races within the Ruins Market were terrified. Although the massive pupil in the Vault of Heaven wasnt targeting them, it still caused all creatures to break out in cold sweat, many Alien Races feeling thankful that they had chosen not to cause any trouble earlier. It was only after the more than twenty Mechanical Race members discarded the idea of taking action that calm was restored in the Ruins Market once more. The leader of the Mechanical Race once again left the market, unable to make a decision about Song Chis asking price. Before long, it reappeared, this time with a mechanical suitcase in hand. On reaching Song Chi, it opened the brand-new suitcase in front of him, and immediately a strong purple light illuminated half of the stall area. Looking at all six Purple Oddities inside the suitcase, the various Alien Races around them flashed different expressions in their eyes. However, remembering the giant eye that had only recently disappeared, a chill fell over them, and any unusual thoughts that had just arisen were quickly extinguished. Apart from that piece of high-level Dark Matter Energy Crystal, you may also choose one from these six Purple Oddities. If you still do not accept, then this transaction will be terminated here, the leader stated. Song Chi understood that this must be the highest price the backer of this group of the Mechanical Race was willing to accept. If he continued to haggle, the other party might really just walk away. With this in mind, he did not continue to raise the price but instead carefully examined the six Purple Quality Oddities in the suitcase before him. Since there was no longer any possibility of further negotiation, he naturally wanted to choose the most valuable and suitable one for himself out of these six Purple Oddities. Out of the six oddities, aside from the Multi-eyed Tribes eyeball seen earlier, two of them could not be converted into components for the Torch Warship and were thus initially excluded by Song Chi. The remaining three were: [Energy Gathering Stone] [Eternal Star Cores Fire] [Snook Star Warship Cannon] These three oddities could be converted into a thruster and shipborne secondary cannons, both of which were highly valuable components for a warship. The Eternal Star Cores Fire was an exceedingly rare object that could enhance the quality of the Seed of Torch. ps: Seeking followers for the new book, recommendations, monthly tickets, rewards, ventures, and comments!!!! Chapter 23: Enhancing the Quality of the Seed of Torch Chapter 23: Enhancing the Quality of the Seed of Torch Song Chi felt his hands trembling under the stall, as if unable to control themselves. The Orange Glory Quality Strange Object he had seen earlier filled his heart with boundless joy, but now, upon laying his eyes on one of the three relics before himthe Millennia Star Core Firehis heart throbbed violently. This was the feeling of helplessness produced by a brain highly stimulated by immense excitement. Truthfully, as soon as Song Chi saw the Millennia Star Core Fire, hed made his choice. However, to prevent the Mechanical Race from noticing his intense desire for the Millennia Star Core Fire, he still pretended to inspect the detailed attributes of each relic. [Strange Object: Energy Gathering Stone] [Quality: Purple] [Can evolve into: {Energy Gathering Propulsor}] [Note: A standard Purple Relic.] ... [Strange Object: Millennia Star Core Fire] [Quality: Purple] [Can evolve into: 1 {Star Core Thermal Engine}, 2 {Fire Source UpRank for the Seed of Torch}] [Note: A Fire Attribute Purple Relic with a multitude of uses.] ... [Strange Object: Snook Star Ship Cannon] [Quality: Purple] [Can evolve into: {Snook Star Cannon}] [Note: A Starship Cannon left behind by the ancient Snook civilization, transformed into a Purple Relic after enduring many years.] It had to be said that, aside from the Star Core Fire, the attributes of the other two relics were also exceptionally good. Nevertheless, they couldnt sway Song Chis decision. Feeling he had pretended long enough, Song Chi no longer delayed and directly chose the [Millennia Star Core Fire] along with the [High-Level Dark Matter Energy Crystal], thereby completing the trade. After obtaining the [First Rank Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body], the Mechanical Race did not linger and swiftly left the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Not long after, as Song Chis heart surged with excitement, his first transaction at the Ruins Market officially came to an end. All the creatures of the Starry Sea Alien Race looked up together as the skies of the Ruins Market roiled, and eight characters imbued with laws converged out of thin air. Starry Sea boundless, may we meet again by fate. Ten seconds later, amid the melancholic feelings of the Alien Race, a strong repulsive force acted upon every being still remaining in the Ruins Market. Then, as the world spun around them, all the creatures were precisely teleported back to their original locations before entering the Ruins Market. Inside the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, now deserted, the marketplace fell silent. Song Chi did not have time to ponder over these events as he counted the resources in his hands and quickly summoned the Cang Qiong. Minutes later, a jubilant Song Chi stepped aboard the Cang Qiong. After a preliminary tally, the total value of the resources in his hands approached four thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Including the minor amount of Floating Land Origin spent on upgrading the Ruins Market earlier, this Ruins Market transaction netted him a clear profit of 3700 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, plus three relics. A White Refined Gold Ore, a Purple Millennia Star Core Fire, and an Orange High-Level Dark Matter Energy Crystal. Within the Cang Qiong, as he entered the shuttle, the colorless Torch Warship Armor began the subtle transformation of the three relics in his hands. Once the transformation was complete, the attributes of the three relics underwent significant changes. Goldrock Ship Armor lv0 Quality: White Consumption: 3/s Defence: 13 UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 Energy Points, 1 ton of Electrum. ... ` Seed of Torch Upgrade Fire Source (Millennia Star Core Fire) Effect: After merging with a Colorless Quality Seed of Torch, the Quality of the Seed of Torch will be elevated by one rank. Remark: A fire seed extremely rare in its ability to benefit the Seed of Torch, it has an unimaginable attraction to the Torch Warship Captains of lower qualities. ... Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Shield Value is increased by an extra 40% Feature 2: Defense Value of the shield is doubled Consumption: 10/s Defence: 38 Shield Value: 532/532 Charge: 30s; Post-overload buffer: 1 hour UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 Energy Points, 1 ton of Mercury Crystal Setting aside the two warship components for now, Song Chi immediately redirected the Spectral Energy within him, opened the Ancestral Torch, and absorbed the strand of Star Core Fire Seed into the Ancestral Aperture. As everyone knows, fire seeds capable of enhancing the Seed of Torchs quality are at minimum of Purple Quality. Other fire seed relics of white or blue level simply cannot bring any benefit to the Seed of Torch. This strand of Millennia Star Core Fire could only be considered the lowest grade among the Purple Rank Fire Seeds that upgrade, capable only of elevating a Colorless Seed of Torch to White. On the other hand, some top-rank Purple Fire Sources could escalate a white Seed of Torch to Blue. However, these top-rank Purple Upgrade Fire Sources are, evidently, even rarer. Even so, Song Chi was still eager. For him at the current moment, this strand of Millennia Star Core Fire was more than enough. As the Millennia Star Core Fire entered the Ancestral Torch, the glow of the Seed of Torch within the Ancestral Aperture Space suddenly surged. It sensed a Fire Source with a huge attraction to itself, and its innate urge to advance drove it to quickly devour and merge with the mass of Millennia Star Core Fire. Under the pull of the Seed of Torch, the Millennia Star Core Fire began to move slowly towards the center of the Ancestral Aperture. When the Millennia Star Core Fire finally made contact with the Seed of Torch, the latter ignited as if kindled with a large amount of firewood. The fiercely burning flame writhed wildly like a strong stallion. This process of devouring and merging lasted for roughly ten minutes. Once the absorption was complete, the color of the dark Seed of Torch also underwent a transformation, turning from its original black to a blazing white. When the color of the Seed of Torch inside the Ancestral Aperture transitioned from colorless to white, Song Chi perked up despite some fatigue. The energy he had expended was fully restored at that moment, and with the support of the white Seed of Torch, his Mind Power became even more solid and stable. The Seed of Torch of Torch Human Civilization not only endows one with Spectral Energy, but it also provides protection and fortification for ones spirit. The higher the quality of the Seed of Torch, the stronger the protective and fortifying effects. With the protection of the Seed of Torch, members of the Torch Human Civilization hold an innate advantage against those soul-based Starry Sea Alien Races. Additionally, upgrading the Colorless Seed of Torch to White also means that the upper limit of the Cang Qiong has risen from First Rank to Second Rank. The enhancement level upper limit for the various components installed on the ship has also changed from lv19 to lv29. Besides, the number of special component slots has increased as well. Whereas a Colorless Seed of Torch bound Torch Warship originally had 2 slots plus an additional 2 slots for every 5 levels, it can now gain an additional 4 slots for every 5 levels. Looking at it this way, its indeed a comprehensive enhancement. Only after the Enhancement of the Seed of Torch was complete did Song Chi shift his attention back to the two basic components. Without hesitation, he replaced the standard Warship Armor and the Spectral Shield, installed the two new components, and then began the enhancement process. Aside from the white Goldrock Ship Armor, the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator was naturally the first component Song Chi focused on enhancing. It just so happened that he had received a batch of Mercury Crystals from his last deal at the Ruins Market, which would be the most suitable for the enhancement. Do you wish to spend 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 Spectral Energy Points, and 1 ton of Mercury Crystal to upgrade the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator from lv0 to lv1? Confirm! Dozens of seconds later, Song Chi successfully enhanced the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component to lv10. A total expenditure of 420 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and 60 tons of Mercury Crystal was used. If calculated solely based on Floating Land Origin, it would be a total of 1020 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. ` Chapter 24: New Round of Warship and Ruins Market Enhancement Chapter 24: New Round of Warship and Ruins Market Enhancement Originally, Song Chi hadnt planned on stopping, but the enhancement of the Orange Glory Quality Component consumed such a frightening amount of resources that even the nearly 4,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin hed earned not long ago couldnt withstand such lavish spending. After reaching First Rank, the resources needed for each level of enhancement became even more exaggerated. Considering the actual price of First Rank Floating Land Origin, it would typically take at least 400 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to start, and currently, Song Chi truly couldnt afford to enhance any further. After all, he still had other components to enhance, and he needed to reserve some startup capital for the second Ruins Market trade happening in a month. Moreover, he didnt have enough First Rank Floating Land Origin on hand. Unlike the Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, the amount of Floating Land Origin from First Rank upwards was in steep decline. The Floating Land cores from the vast majority of Starry Sea Floatlands could produce Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, including those obtained from killing creatures from Alien Star Domains. But to stably produce First Rank or higher Floating Land Origin, you would need at least a Rank 2 or above Starry Sea Floating Land, and even then, the annual yield wasnt much. The higher the level of the Starry Sea Floating Lands, the rarer they became. More than 90% of the Floating Lands in the Shattered Starry Sea were either Unranked or Rank 1. White Tower Floating Land, for example, was a Rank 1 Floating Land, but as a life-type Floating Land, its value was the highest among all Rank 1 Floating Lands. ... Fortunately, the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator enhanced to First Rank was quite impressive, with attributes far surpassing the previously enhanced lv10 Spectral Shield. Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv10 Quality: Orange Feature: Shield Value additionally increased by 60% Feature 2: Shield Defence Value doubled Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 380 Shield Value: 6080/6080 Charge: 20s; Post-overload Buffer: 40 minutes UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank), 5,000 Spectral Energy Points, 20 tons of Mercury Crystal Just the shield value alone was a full six times more than the previous Spectral Shield, highlighting the power of an Orange Quality Component. Following the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, it would have been Goldrock Ship Armors turn, a White Quality component of the warships defense. However, with the Orange Glory Quality Dark Matter Energy Shield already installed, the priority to enhance the warship armor wasnt so high anymoreat least it wouldnt be needed in the short term. So Song Chi smoothly shifted his focus to the Spectral Engine. With the introduction of an Orange Quality Energy Shieldsuch an energy-intensive componentthe lv7 Spectral Engine he had was entirely insufficient. After all, just the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component alone consumed an impressive 40 Spectral Energy Points per second while the lv7 Spectral Engine could only supply 27 points per second. For Song Chi, who was extremely cautious about surviving and wished to keep the energy shield of the Cang Qiong active at all times, this was utterly unacceptable. After several dozen seconds, he had upgraded the Spectral Engine to lv14. Spectral Engine lv14 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 8/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 68/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 20 minutes Youneng Pool: 5,000 Points (can store up to 5,000 Spectral Energy Points) UpRank Requirement: 140 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2,300 Spectral Energy Points, 70 Life Cores (Zero Rank). With such an enhancement, the supply and demand balance could barely be maintained even when all of Cang Qiongs components were operating beyond full capacity. However, the result was that Song Chis resources shrank by nearly 400 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin once again. (Note: The market exchange rate between First Rank Floating Land Origin and Zero Rank Floating Land Origin is 1:10.) Looking at just around 2,600 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin left in hand, Song Chi, who had wanted to continue investing resources into the basic components of the white Torch warship and the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree, eventually extinguished that thought. After all, the newly replaced two components were basic and didnt need to occupy special component slots. The First Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were perfectly adequate for now, especially since another major resource consumer was waiting for him. He added the differential profit from the minerals bought in the Ruins Market to the shuttle. These were to be sold on the black market later, and then Song Chi retracted the Cang Qiong back into the Ancestral Torch. At the deepest part of Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi began the further upgrading of the market. He first spent 300 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to increase the markets level from lv5 to lv9. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv9] [Specifications: 460mX460m] [Basic Configuration: 28 vacant shops, a 70mx70m street stall area, one inn with accommodation for 40 people, one lv0 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (efficiency doubled during Spectral Energy cultivation), one lv0 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, and one lv0 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform.] [Additional Configuration: None (0/4)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (can move freely in the void, avoiding natural disasters instinctively)] [UpRank Requirement: 200 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), Ruins Market trade volume to reach 10,000 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), personally initiate market trade three times (1/3)] ... The lv9 Zhu Tian Ruins Market had further expanded in size, with upgrades in the shops, free street stall area, and inn. However, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Spectral Energy Protection Formation, and Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform remained unchanged. Something else took Song Chi by surprise: to upgrade the market to lv10, in addition to the Floating Land Origin and Ruins Market trade volume, they unexpectedly added another conditionthe number of times the Ruins Market needed to be opened. This was not overly stringent, but it meant that he was unable again to raise the level of the market in the short term. Centered between the All-Attributes Cultivation Room and the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, Song Chi multitasked and began strengthening both at the same time. He spent a total of 900 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to upgrade both to lv9, which greatly enhanced their attributes. [Name: All-Attributes Cultivation Room] [Level: lv9] [Effect: Zero Rank beings practicing in the Cultivation Room will experience a 290% increase in cultivation speed, which will increase to 580% when the cultivator practices Spectral Energy Guidance Technique.] ... [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level lv10, 150 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank)] [Name: Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] [Level: lv9] [Effect: Once activated, it will randomly place 19 Spatial Gates in the Shattered Starry Sea that provide access to and from the Ruins Market. The gates will last for 24 hours and have a buffer time of 720 hours.] ... [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level lv10, 150 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank)] The resources spent were terrifying, but the effects were undoubtedly excellent. The lv9 All-Attributes Cultivation Room provided an astounding 580% increase in efficiency when cultivating Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. And one must know, even on the exclusive Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform of the Torch Warship, the enhancement effect at the same level was only 290%. Seeing this data, Song Chi completely dismissed the idea of strengthening the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform on the Cang Qiong, as the All-Attributes Cultivation Room was simply too attractive. The lv9 Spatial Gate Random Deployment Platform increased the number of Spatial Gates that could be placed at a time from 10 to 19, which meant that during the subsequent openings of Ruins Market trade, he would receive more visitors from Alien Races and further increase his profits. Seeing that he only had about 1400 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin left, Song Chi carefully considered for a moment and chose not to continue strengthening the previously unenhanced Goldrock Ship Armor. He needed to reserve emergency resources for the second exploration of the Alien Star Domain in twenty-eight days, as well as start-up funds for the second Ruins Market trade in thirty days. With only 1400 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, which was already pretty tight, using any more would mean that if the second exploration of the Alien Star Domain didnt yield much, it would severely affect his subsequent Ruins Market trade profits. With a more stable income in sight, there was no need to gamble. Without rushing to experience the high amplification of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi exited Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Chapter 25: Father-Son Heart-to-Heart Chapter 25: Father-Son Heart-to-Heart Having already been in deep sleep for twenty hours before, he had nearly gone two days without leaving his bedroom. Even though he had informed his parents in advance, to avoid worrying them, or even worse, them forcing the door open, he really needed to show his face. In the living room, both Song Chis father and mother were present. As captains of the Torch Warship, they had no other work to attend to and usually spent a lot of time at home. Seeing Song Chi looking refreshed and energized, his parents finally felt completely at ease and couldnt help but feel a little proud of their son. Entering the limit-breaking state was not an easy feat. Although it was a fluke that he stumbled into it this time, with this experience, as long as his luck wasnt too bad, the chances of mastering it completely were quite high. After chatting for a while, Song Chao gave Chen Lixia a look, then Chen Lixia walked to the sofa in the living room, crouched down, and felt around for a bit. Song Chi, somewhat puzzled, was wondering what was going on when his mother seemingly activated some mechanism. A subtle blue light screen emerged from the living room floor and rapidly spread to every corner of the house until, eventually, it formed a complete sealed space. Song Chis eyes widened in surprise. As someone who had lived two lives as an old soul and had been mature for his age from a young age, he was completely unaware of such a secret device in his own home. Song Chao then gestured for him to follow, and the father and son entered the study room one after the other. The moment he entered the study room, Song Chi was astonished once more. Compared to his old impression of his fathers study, everything in the room was now completely different. The desk, bookshelves, wooden chair, and even the windows had all disappeared; the current study room resembled the Chaos Space like the Ancestral Torch, but in the center of this space, there wasnt a Torch Seed burning. Instead, there lay an album that was over ten meters both in length and width. As he looked up, against the backdrop of a vast starry sky, the phantom of a Dragon Whale was howling at the heavens. A Mech Giant stood thousands of meters tall, looming over all beings below, and this grand spectacle was imprinted on the album, vivid and lifelike. And it was just this cursory glance at the towering Mech Giant depicted on the album that seemed to exert an infinite magical pull, gripping Song Chis entire gaze, causing his body to instantly stiffen in place, unable to move even slightly. As the light in his eyes swiftly dimmed, and once the brightness completely vanished, Song Chi found himself under an eternally dark starry sky. Above him was indeed the projection of the towering Mech Giant, with the phantom of a Dragon Whale intermittently visible around itmajestic and solemn. Time seemed to lose meaning, and after a while, Song Chi noticed that the projection of the Mech Giant above him became more substantial and more towering, with the intermittently visible Dragon Whale phantom also becoming clearly discernible. At a loss, he suddenly heard his fathers voice. Do not panic, do not resist, this is the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale C Mythical Mecha Contemplation Diagram, a secret heritage of our Dinghai Song family. As a secret of the Song family passed down through generations, you must imprint this Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale Mech Conceptualization Chart deep in your mind and continually contemplate it. With the enhancement of the Seed of Torch, it can steadily strengthen your Spiritual Force. Do not underestimate the power of the Spiritual Force. It may not seem significant at the beginning, but if you enhance the Torch Warship to a certain level in the future and activate its Mythical Mecha Form, the strength of your Spiritual Force will directly determine both the maintenance time and the combat power of the Mythical Mecha Form. All members of the Dinghai Song Family must never neglect the cultivation of the Contemplation Diagram. Hearing his fathers explanation, Song Chi had an epiphany, realizing that the projection of the Mech Giant was a kind of high-level inheritance. No longer resistant, he instead focused his mind, raised his eyes, and actively began to contemplate the various intricacies of the Mech Giant projection. Even Song Chi himself hadnt expected that his subconscious focus would once again put him into a limit-breaking state. With the Threefold Mind Utilization, his engraving and imprinting on the Mech Giants projection became even more vivid. Time passed unknowing, and when the Mech Giant above him finally faded, Song Chi also left that eternal dark space, returning to reality. It was still the study that looked like Chaos Space, and in the center of the room, the Contemplation Album was still laid out. However, this time, Song Chi felt no special sensation when he looked at itjust that the album before him seemed like an ordinary one, albeit more lifelike. If he wasnt mistaken, after his own imprinting, the images in the album seemed much fainter. He guessed that one more imprinting would make them completely blurry, rendering the album unusable. Each person can only visualize once in their lifetime. This album is not the original, and your sister can visualize from it once more. As for the effect of the visualization and imprinting, it varies from person to person. The better the imprinting, the stronger the enhancement to the spiritual force. Conversely, the weaker the imprinting, the lesser the enhancement, In the history of the Dinghai Song Family, the one with the highest imprinting effect captured eighty percent of the essence of the Contemplation Diagram. I, your father, only captured forty-five percent due to my average comprehension, Song Chi heard his fathers voice once again in his ears. After finishing, his father looked intently at his son, clearly inquiring about Song Chis imprinting effect. Upon hearing this, Song Chi closed his eyes slightly, his mind sinking into the depths of his heart. When he opened his eyes again, he had an answer. Seventy percent! He was quite satisfied with this imprinting result. According to his father, it was a very good outcome. At the same time, Song Chi understood that it wasnt his comprehension or innate gift that was exceptional, but rather that he had happened to enter a limit-breaking state during the imprinting. It was under the auspices of that state that he was able to successfully capture seventy percent of the essence. Otherwise, he feared he wouldnt be too different from his father, perhaps around forty to fifty percent. True to his thoughts, Song Chaos face broke into an uncontrollable smile upon hearing the answer, seventy percent. As the two left the study, Song Chi began to question his father about the affairs of the Dinghai Song Family. Dad, what is this Dinghai Song Family you mentioned? Could it be that our family has some glorious past that cant be spoken of? Song Chao was about to proudly boast to his son, hoping to reclaim some vanity in front of his precocious child, but then he caught sight of the rapidly dissipating blue light screen and Chen Lixias stern gaze. He ended up keeping his mouth shut. Why ask so many questions? Youll be told when its time for you to know. Go do what you need to do. Remember to pick up your sister from school on time tomorrow, she has the day off, he said. Song Chi twitched the corners of his mouth, shrugged, and without further questioning, agreed nonchalantly before heading out the door. There was still a batch of resources on the Cang Qiong that needed to be sold, and he needed to make another trip to the black market. An hour later, Song Chi returned home. All that was left on him was 400 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, plus 40 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, and then there was a batch of Life Core, Mercury Crystal, Electrum, and other Warship Enhancement resources for emergencies. Chapter 26: Song Ting Chapter 26: Song Ting In his bedroom, he skillfully locked the door and entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, or more precisely, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room within the market. He had long since tried out the 580% Spectral Energy Guidance Technique cultivation speed bonus. He decided to spend the next month immersed in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Under a 5.8 times boost, one month would be equivalent to half a year of outside cultivation. He hoped to leverage this to break through to level 5 of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique in one fell swoop. The technique had been stagnant at level 4 for two years already, and he wasnt far from level 5. What if he succeeded? ... The next day, in the afternoon. Driving his dads Pentium Type III kinetic flying car, Song Chi headed straight for Jiangyuan Tenglong High School. As one of the best junior Torch high schools in Jiangyuan, Tenglong High School was quite well-known. It was the time when Tenglong High School was dismissed, and the roads near the school gates were especially congested. Fortunately, Song Chi was driving a kinetic flying car and didnt have to add to the already congested traffic like the ordinary vehicles on the road below. He parked in an empty spot not far from the school gate and calmly began to wait. He always parked in this same spot, and Song Ting knew it well, so there was no need for him to block people at the school gate. While waiting, Song Chis spirit merged into his heart, and he actively visualized the Mythical Mech Projection that had been imprinted deep within his soul. Although the projection could autonomously enhance an Imprinters Spiritual Force after being imprinted, actively visualizing it of course resulted in a better effect. Yesterday, he had further questioned his dad about that Dragon Ridge Overlord Whale C Mythical Mecha Form Contemplation Diagram. The reason one had to wait until thirty years old to attempt visualization was because only after successfully awakening the Seed of Torch and with the enhancement of the Fire Seed upon ones spirituality, could one withstand the diagrams mighty power directly acting on the soul. Otherwise, the outcome would be minor mental damage at best, or at worst, total spiritual collapse, resulting in a complete loss of sanity. After generations of testing by the Song family, it was finally determined that the chances of successful imprinting were highest only if the visualization took place after the awakening of the Seed of Torch. Because of this, Song Chi, who always felt that he had a late start, took the visualization diagram even more seriously. With the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in his possession, he was still confident about his future achievements. And since the so-called Mythical Mecha Form was related to his future, he certainly didnt dare to slack off. Song Chi, why are you here? Wheres dad? He didnt know how much time had passed when a familiar voice finally reached his ears. Before he could speak, the voice rang out again. I remember now, the annual awakening ceremony was just two days ago. Song Chi, you didnt fail to awaken, so Dad sent you instead, did he? Opening his eyes, Song Chi turned his head and glared fiercely at the girl standing not far from the right side of the flying car. Im your brother, stop cursing me. The girl was indeed Song Ting, just turned eighteen, the twelve-year-old Song Chis younger sister. His gaze swept over her, and Song Chi remained expressionless. Two soft voices came from behind Song Ting once more. Hello, Big Brother Song. Big Brother Song! Two beautiful figures walked out from behind Song Ting, standing side by side next to her. Looking at the three vibrant young girls, Song Chi was momentarily startled. Only a few years ago, they were still little girls, but they had matured into graceful figures, which made him somewhat nostalgic. Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing, Song Tings classmates and close friends. The three of them had played together from a young age, and Song Chi was very familiar with them. Xiaoxue, Meng Jing, hello to you too. Alright, everyone get in. At his words, the three girls grinned, with Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing showing no shyness as they confidently climbed into the vehicle. Over the past eighteen years, Song Chi had picked them up countless times, always taking detours to drop them home, and they had all grown accustomed to it. The engine of the Pentium Type-3 flying car had just started not long ago when it began to hover slowly off the ground, with Song Ting, sitting in the co-drivers seat, unable to hold back any longer. Bro, did you successfully awaken? Hearing her earnest voice, Song Chi knew that although his sister was a bit impetuous normally, she was very caring toward family. She might appear nonchalant about his awakening on the surface, but deep down, she was more concerned than anyone. Seeing him nod, a smile returned to the girls eyes, but it only lasted for a moment. In the next second, her true colors showed, her bright eyes spinning round and round, as if quickly brewing something up. With experience of this, Song Chi decided it was best to take the initiative. Dont ask about the others, if you ask, the answer is the lowest. Song Ting naturally refused to let it go, it was rare for her to have a day off, and going straight home was out of the question. After a brief pause, she suddenly turned her hopeful eyes towards Song Chi at the wheel. Bro, Im hungry, lets go for hotpot, I remember the place on Minyuan Road is super delicious. Song Chi rolled his eyes and took out a micro suitcase from the side. Hungry, huh? Have a tube of this, and you wont be hungry for half a day. Song Ting curiously opened the suitcase, her eyes filled with faint anticipation. But when she saw the ten familiar blue tubes of potion, Song Ting was utterly speechless. Song Chi, thats no way to treat someone. Before Song Chi could speak, Lu Xue, who was sitting in the backseat, chimed in with a spark in her eyes, whispering: Tingting, its the Intermediate Body Tempering Potion. Upon hearing the word intermediate, Song Ting finally realized what it was and looked again, joy appearing in her eyes. She mostly used the Primary Body Tempering Elixir before, as the Song familys resources had mainly been reserved for Song Chi in anticipation of his awakening, so she hadnt had many chances to use the Intermediate Body Tempering Potion. Bro, you just awakened, you dont need to buy these for me. Mom and dad will start providing for me fully... Clutching the suitcase worth a million in her hands, Song Tings voice weakened again. Song Chi had only just awakened and was in urgent need of resources, so amidst her joy, she was even more worried about Song Chis situation. Song Chi waved his hand nonchalantly. This time the benefits from the exploration were pretty good, so you dont have to worry about me. But you, you have two years until the upgrade exam for the Advanced Torch Academy. Your guidance technique level is still lv1... As he spoke, his gaze shifted, sweeping over Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing, who were in the backseat. Same goes for you two. Always comparing yourselves in the wrong areas but so in sync when it comes to the cultivation of guidance techniques. Having lv1 guidance technique is really too low. It will not only affect your further education but also the success rate of awakening the Seed of Torch. Put aside other distractions and devote more effort to guidance techniques. After he finished speaking, he took out two wooden boxes from his side and handed one to each of them. PS: New book seeking favorites, recommendations, monthly tickets, follow-ups, comments C anything and everything is welcomed, please support, woof!! Chapter 27: The Black Mountain Society Chapter 27: The Black Mountain Society The wooden box contained intermediate Body Tempering Potions, as well, though there were only two vials each. This was a small token of Song Chis gratitude for being called brother by them for so many years. As someone who had watched them grow up since childhood, Song Chi still hoped that the two would eventually awaken their Seeds of Torch. In the back seat, the two girls clutched the wooden boxes tightly, their luminous eyes shimmering with unspoken thoughts. After taking a small detour, Song Chi dropped the two girls off at their respective homes and soon returned home with Song Ting. As soon as they entered the door, their busy mother, Chen Lixia, appeared from the kitchen, followed by a familiar cajoling. Oh my, my precious daughter, come give me a hug. ... The next day, Song Chi got up early, ready to embark on his arduous journey of practicing the Guidance Technique in the Ruins Market. Unexpectedly, he was first dragged away from home by Song Ting. According to her, it was their scheduled day for shopping and enjoying good food together. And so, he naturally became conscripted into service. As much as Song Chi was extremely reluctant, he eventually agreed, considering Tenglong Middle Schools policy of granting leave only once every few months. In the central city district of Jiangyuan City, Peoples Source Road. After two hours of shopping and buying a lot of things, the group of four finally arrived at the Spicy Hot Pot restaurant located on Peoples Source Road. Having ordered some signature dishes like White Tower mutton and seasonal vegetables, the four were chatting about the various aspects of the Primary and Advanced Torch Academies when suddenly, the sound of a fierce argument emanated from another private room not far from them. In a short amount of time, the argument escalated into the sounds of tables, chairs, and bottles colliding. Song Chi concentrated some of the Spectral Energy within his body at his ears, and immediately, the sounds he could hear became much clearer. Brother Peng, I told you, I really dont know where Erhua and the others are. Theyve been missing since they came back from mining three days ago. Im close to them, sure, but they really havent contacted me this time. You know your Heishan Clubs reputation well. Even if I had ten times the courage, I wouldnt dare deceive you, Brother Peng. Bullshit, I know you. Youve practically grown up in the same pants as them. How could you not know where theyre hiding? Ill lay it on the line right nowif you dont tell me where that Ma Erhua is hiding, Ill break your legs, get him! ... Brother Peng, stop hitting me, Ill talk, Ill talk. Although I dont know exactly where Erhua and the others are, I do know a few places where they might be hiding... In just a couple of minutes, Song Chi had pretty much figured out the conflict happening inside the adjacent private room. It seemed that a member of the Heishan Club called Brother Peng was looking for some miners and was now laying hands on the friends of those miners. Regarding this, Song Chi felt a slight stir in his heart. The word miners made him sensitive, but he quickly suppressed the thought. He was somewhat familiar with the miners of the White Tower Floating Land. Around the White Tower Floating Land, there was an asteroid belt, and the miners worked in that belt. However, the diameter of this asteroid belt around White Tower Floating Land wasnt very large, and after hundreds of years of constant mining, it was now on the brink of depletion. The chances of finding any rare minerals were extremely slim, and even if there were any, the quantity would certainly not amount to much. Furthermore, the Heishan Club had some influence in Jiangyuan City, with several Torch Ship Captains said to be in its ranks. Naturally, Song Chi did not want to get involved. While he was thinking, a dull thud sounded from outside, followed by the forceful opening of their private room door as the external conflict evidently reached them. Seeing this, Song Chis eyes turned cold. The Spectral Energy inside his body began to circulate, and he was about to summon the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine to suppress the fight. However, by then, the restaurants security personnel had finally arrived at the scene. With several Guidance Technique practitioners of no low Level among them, the conflict was eventually quelled. In this Starry Sea Era where everyone practiced cultivation, conflicts happened frequently. Therefore, most businesses had a comprehensive security system in place. Even smaller shops would band together to form a security team to deal with such emergencies. With the intervention of the shops security staff, Song Chi was no longer needed to handle the situation personally. However, their meal had been disturbed, and none of the four felt like continuing their hot pot experience. Soon after, Song Chi led the three women to the cashier to pay and then quickly left. An incident occurred in the processthe manager of the restaurant understood that Song Chi and his companions had been disturbed during their meal and insisted on waiving their bill. However, Song Chi declined the offer, as the hot pot restaurant could not have anticipated the incident and had done its duty by calling security before the conflict could escalate further. Of course, the most significant reason was that the meal was not expensive, costing only a few hundred Credit Points. Now that Song Chi was a full-fledged Torch Ship Captain, he could earn a starting point of millions of Credit Points for a single exploration mission; a few hundred Credit Points were nothing to him. After lunch, the group continued to shop for a few more hours, and naturally, Song Chi ended up carrying a large number of bags, both big and small. Even with his Guidance Technique reaching Level 4, Song Chi began to feel slightly fatigued. But the three girls, each with only Level 1 Guidance Technique, seemed inexhaustible, their faces showing no sign of tiredness after several hours but rather an eagerness for more. As for this, Song Chi could only helplessly attribute it to womens hidden shopping talent, which was the same in his previous life and hadnt changed in this Starry Sea Era. Finally, close to five in the afternoon, Song Chi couldnt take it anymore and stopped the three who still wanted to continue. He then took them home by flying car, dropped off each of them, and returned home with Song Ting, thus ending the particularly taxing day. ps: The Black Mountain Club is a force that was meant to make an appearance in Jiangyuan Citys underground scenes in the story later on. This chapter was originally designed to introduce this power and an underlying plot line. Maybe I didnt handle the introduction properly, and many readers felt it was too abrupt. Now that I have revised it, it should be a bit better. Chapter 28: Guidance Technique Lv5 (Seeking Monthly Tickets on Tuesday, Reading Follow-up) Chapter 28: Guidance Technique Lv5 (Seeking Monthly Tickets on Tuesday, Reading Follow-up) After returning home, Song Chi plunged straight into the All-Attributes Cultivation Room at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and continued his cultivation plan for the Guidance Technique. His cultivation plan was actually quite simple: he would stay in the Ruins Market during the day to practice the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique and then, a few hours before bedtime, visualize the Mythical Mech Projection imprinted in his mind. When his spiritual focus could no longer hold, he would proceed to have a whole night of deep sleep. In this fulfilling routine, time flew by quickly, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Standing in a horse stance with hands spread out towards the sky and eyes tightly closed, Song Chis muscles trembled slightly, and the next second, his bones resounded with a series of cracks, a strong tingling sensation spreading throughout his body. Even then, he remained motionless until several minutes later when all the abnormal sensations receded from his body. Only then did Song Chi stand upright, lower his hands, and step out of the practice of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. One could clearly feel that the aura he exuded was much stronger than before, and the vitality within him surged as if he had endless strength. Just half a month and the Guidance Technique has already broken through to lv5. It seems the effects of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room are even better than expected, he thought. After making some excited gestures and fully adapting to the changes in his body, Song Chi calmed down once more. On reflection, his Guidance Technique at lv4 had already stalled for almost three years. It was because of this accumulation that he could advance so smoothly to lv5. However, progressing further to lv6 would clearly not be possible in the short term. Even immersing himself in this All-Attributes Cultivation Room all the time would take at least half a year or more. Thinking this, the enthusiasm that had just surged in his heart quickly cooled down. This wont do. I need to buy some High-Level Potions to aid my cultivation and try to further increase the speed of my training, he decided. The ultimate goal in strengthening the Torch Warship was actually to sublimate ones life level more frequently and more rapidly, thereby achieving a longer lifespan. Although Zero Rank citizens in the Torch Human Civilization generally live up to 140 years, and Song Chi, just turning 30, had plenty of time ahead to improve himself, as a transmigrator, the subconscious from his past life on Blue Star still imbued him with an instinctive sense of urgencyhe wanted to achieve his first Life Sublimation as soon as possible. After reaching First Rank, one would have a lifespan of 200 years. Only when he reached this level could he feel somewhat at ease. ... Coming out of his bedroom, Song Chi headed straight for the shower room. Having made a breakthrough to lv5 in his Guidance Technique, his body had expelled a lot of impurities; he needed a good wash. Just then, his father, who was sitting in the living room, suddenly called out to him. Come with me to the Torch Bureau tomorrow; after your first exploration of the Alien Star Domain, you can apply to activate the Torch Network. Hearing the words Torch Network, Song Chis eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded in agreement. The Torch Network was an interstellar communication network developed by the Torch Human Civilization based on the Seed of Torch itself. As is well known, the prevailing network within Torch Human Civilization is based on the Floating Lands local area networks, operational only within the confines of the Floating Lands. Once one leaves the Floating Lands and enters the Starry Sea, the network will completely fail, which is extremely inconvenient for interstellar travel and exploration. However, setting up an interstellar network is exceedingly difficult, not only extraordinarily costly, but even the interstellar stations built at great expense are liable to damage from the Starry Sea storms, Alien Races, star creatures, star pirates, or asteroid collisions, among other factors, with maintenance costs also being unimaginably high. Of course, the key issue is the sheer vastness of the Starry Sea. The distance between one Floating Land and another could span light-years, making the task of connecting networks between two Floating Lands in the Starry Sea incredibly arduous. Not to mention the entire Torch Human Civilizations domaineven the Chenxing Principality, a principality on the edge of the Torch Human Civilizations territory, has more than ten thousand subordinate Floating Lands. While there are far fewer Life Floating Lands, stringing them all together in a network is unfathomable. But the Torch Network is different. It is a vast network sketched out stack by stack, based on many Seeds of Torch as nodes, requiring no resources for construction, nor any maintenance, as each node is a Torch citizen capable of self-regulation and even strengthening over time. One can say that the reason Torch Human Civilization was able to develop into a High-Rank civilization in just a few hundred thousand years is not only due to the strong adaptability of the Torch Warship itself and the greatly reduced development cycle but also directly related to this unique and uncrackable Torch Network system. ... Having enjoyed a comfortable shower, Song Chi locked himself in his room once again to continue practicing the Guidance Technique and visualizing the Mythical Mech Engraving Map. Cultivation is like rowing upstream; to cease effort is to fall back. Perseverance is a trait every Torch Ship Captain must have. To achieve a prolonged lifespan, how could one fail even in the most basic and tedious practice? If so, one shouldnt expect to achieve much in the path of the Guidance Technique later on. After all, when it comes to Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, secluding oneself for decades is often required to make the next breakthrough, and those who cannot withstand solitude cannot persist. The next day, Song Chao took Song Chi out early in the morning. They did not summon the Torch Warship but still opted for the galloping Type 3 kinetic flying car. Compared to the Torch Warship, the kinetic flying car was naturally much slower. However, due to the various limitations of carrying passengers in the Torch Warship, and without any particular rush, they chose the kinetic flying car. ps: New book seeking recommendations, Monthly Tickets, and followers. Your support is greatly appreciated, wuwuwu. Chapter 29: Torch Network Chapter 29: Torch Network Why not pilot the warship there? Sorry, due to the previous attack by the First Rank White Winged Tribe, Song Chis Cangqiong was severely damaged and is currently undergoing slow self-repair in the Ancestral Torch. Its not advisable to interrupt it. In fact, if it were sent to a specialized Torch Warship maintenance factory, it could basically be fixed in a few hours. However, Song Chi was unwilling to do so because the repair staff would need to board the ship, and everything about the Cangqiong would be exposed to outsiders, which is something every Torch Ship Captain with a secret vehemently resists. Therefore, Cangqiong could only slowly self-recover within the Ancestral Torch. Fortunately, half a month had already passed since then, and it was only a matter of a few days until the complete repair. If the process were interrupted at this point, it would take a significant amount of time to nurture it again, which was really unnecessary. ... The Torch Bureau of Jiangyuan was located in the center of Jiangyuan City, not very far from Dongjiang Community. After about ten minutes of driving in a Torrent model III kinetic vehicle, they successfully arrived at the destination. Seen from above, the Torch Bureau of Jiangyuan looked like a perfectly planned circular multi-functional base, with office buildings, warship docking areas, kinetic vehicle parking lots, physical training fields, and so forth; it was fully equipped. After parking the vehicle as instructed by the staff, Song Chao led Song Chi straight to the Torch Bureaus staff office building. Suddenly, a middle-aged man wearing a Torch uniform smiled and came to greet them as they entered the office building. Uncle Shen! Upon seeing the man, Song Chi was the first to politely call out, Uncle. Shen Wenjie, one of the Torch Bureaus inspection team leaders and also a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain, commanded a Guardian Class Spectral Warship. He possessed considerable energy in the entire Jiangyuan City. Of course, the most important point was that he had a great relationship with Song Chis dad, Song Chao, as they were long-time friends. The two families had frequent interactions since childhood, and Song Chi was very familiar with Shen Wenjie as well. Shen Wenjie first exchanged pleasantries with Song Chao and then turned his attention to Song Chi. Good lad, its great that youve successfully awakened. Other matters arent important. Come by Uncle Shens house in a few days, and your aunt and I will properly celebrate for you. Song Chi smiled beamingly. Thanks, Uncle Shen... By the way, Yo?ran should be about to awaken soon too, right? Its been almost two years since I last saw her, sigh. Hearing the almost inaudible sigh in Song Chis words, Shen Wenjie and Song Chao exchanged glances, then both laughed heartily. You lad, are you still angry with your aunt and me? If you miss Yo?ran, just go to Jiangyuan City yourself. Youre already thirty and still so shy and hesitant. Hearing this unmasked teasing, even Song Chi, who had a mental age approaching sixty, couldnt help but blush slightly, looking a bit embarrassed. Seeing this, the laughter in Shen Wenjie and Song Chaos eyes flickered, and they did not continue to tease Song Chi. Instead, they engaged in some casual chit-chat. Through their conversation, the three quickly arrived in front of a room on the left side of the third floor. Song Chi glanced at the door, which had a plaque with five characters on it. Torch Network Room! Shen Wenjie knocked on the door, and soon a man, also dressed in a Torch Bureau uniform, opened it. Upon seeing Shen Wenjie, the mans eyes briefly widened in surprise before his smile grew even more brilliant. Team Leader Shen. Shen Wenjie nodded slightly, then beckoned to Song Chi. Upon seeing this, Song Chi stepped through the door. This special room was precisely in charge of activating the Torch network, and after Song Chi entered the room, the smile remained unchanged on the face of the man who had closed the door behind him. Being personally brought over by Shen Wenjie meant he had some understanding: lacking even this discernment, he wouldnt have been able to retain the highly competitive position of Torch Network Assistant Activator for several years. As a position that was simple, safe, and offered an extremely high salary, the slots for Torch Network Assistant Activators at each citys Torch branch were highly sought after, and the slightest carelessness could result in being ousted by someone else. Song Chi, sit here, he said. Following the mans direction, Song Chi seated himself in a peculiar metallic chamber resembling a Spectral Energy transformation pod. While Song Chi was curious, the mans gentle voice sounded. This is the Torch network assistant activation chamber. Try to relax and do not resist. Since Team Leader Shen has brought you here personally, the Torch network youre about to activate will have a higher authority level than other ordinary Torch Ship Captains. You will have to experience the more specific functions after activation yourself. Im telling you this now, and once you leave, you should not speak of it, and I will not acknowledge it. Song Chi nodded, feeling somewhat astonished inside. He had always thought that the Torch network permissions, after awakening the Seed of Torch, were the same for everyone. He hadnt expected there to be such a practice. Regardless, he belonged to that special category. Naturally, he wouldnt assume, like the protagonists in past-life web novels such as Long Aotian, that he could casually change the rules or fight for justice for the people. That would entirely be the behavior of someone who had never experienced the harshness of society. Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes; where there is white, there will be black. This simple truthif not understoodwould surely lead to a tragic end. With this thought, he muttered softly, No wonder Dad insisted on bringing me here... He then silently expressed his gratitude to Shen Wenjie in his heart and closed his eyes. Familiar Spectral Energy flowed within the activation pod, finally converging at the point between his eyebrows. Song Chi only felt a stream of cool energy continuously entering his Ancestral Torch from his brow, then gradually gathering around the Seed of Torch within his Ancestral Aperture, as though attempting to construct a mysterious linkage. He didnt know how much time had passed until he came back to his senses and found himself lying on a single bed beside the activation room. The Torch network assistant activation pod was closed again, with others trying to activate it. Clearly, he had successfully activated the Torch network on his part, although he would have to wait 24 hoursessentially, until tomorrowto log in officially. Once fully recovered, Song Chi softly thanked the assistant and then left the Torch activation room. Outside the door, his father and Uncle Shen were no longer there. Relying on his memory, Song Chi headed to the fourth floor where Shen Wenjies office was located, and as expected, the two were casually chatting in the office. Sitting next to Shen Wenjie was a rather handsome young man. Shen Qing, the son of Shen Wenjies elder brother and Song Chis cousin Shen Youran, had often hung out with Song Chi in their childhood. He had also awakened the Colorless Seed of Torch two years ago and was currently working at the Torch Bureau as an ordinary staff member. Of course, Song Chi reckoned it wouldnt be long before he got promotedwith the backing he had, climbing the ranks was easy. Little Chi! Big Qing! Upon hearing this long-lost nickname, both of them exchanged a knowing smile. As for the story behind this nickname, that traced back to their childhood. ps: Please follow for more!!! Chapter 30: Relics of Civilization (Please follow and vote for Monthly Ticket) Chapter 30: Relics of Civilization (Please follow and vote for Monthly Ticket) Because of the relationship between their families, the two of them often hung out together since they were kids, and Song Chi naturally became the leader of the duo due to his psychological age. However, Shen Qing often did not accept this because he was two years older than Song Chi and always insisted that he was the boss. Over time, Big Qing became his nickname. Knowing that Song Chao and Shen Wenjie could chat for hours on end without pausing, and with noon approaching, Song Chi and Shen Qing decided not to sit around anymore. After saying goodbye, they both left the office together. Once they stepped out of the office, Shen Qing, who had been cautious just moments before, instantly changed, draping an arm over Song Chis shoulder and heading straight for the first floor. Come on, its been a while since we last saw each other, we need to catch up properly today. In contrast to the excited Shen Qing, Song Chi had more on his mind. Isnt it still your working hours at this time? Lets wait for lunch. Although he had Shen Wenjies backing, it was still better to be cautious within the principalitys law enforcement agency. Shen Qing paused for a moment but did not refuse. He was at a critical point for a promotion, and although it was unlikely that a small matter like this would get him into trouble, it was always better to be cautious. The two waited for over half an hour until the midday mealtime arrived. Then they left the Torch Bureau in Shen Qings Benteng Type-II car and headed straight to a well-known restaurant nearby. Youre doing pretty well, huh? This car must cost at least a million, right? When did you buy it? The Benteng brand kinetic car, under the banner of the Chenxing Principalitys Benteng Consortium, was known for its quality. Even though the Benteng Type-II was a model from over a hundred years ago, it still cost over a million Credit Points. Even if it couldnt compare to the Floating Land Mining Cart with onboard intelligence that he had recently purchased, it was not something that a typical Zero Rank Torch Ship Captain would covet. Its not about affordability, but Zero Rank Torch Ship Captains seldom spent their money on kinetic cars that could only fly within Floating Lands, as it would cost a hundred threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, which is the total gain from a trip to the Alien Star Domain. And since Shen Qing had gotten one, it meant that he had enough spare cash after strengthening his Torch Warship, which indicated that he had been doing quite well for the past two years. Shen Qing smiled proudly and said with animated eyebrows: Not bad. During an exploration of the Alien Star Domain a few months ago, by a stroke of luck, I stumbled upon an ancient civilizations ruins and found a batch of great stuff. Besides keeping one blue and one white item for myself, I sold the other white items that I didnt need for thousands of threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chis eyebrows shot up. An intrinsic phrase from his past life unconsciously slipped out of his mouth. Holy shit! Ancient civilization ruins, such an opportunity was indeed rare, even exceedingly rare. The Shattered Starry Sea was boundless, nurturing civilizations as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. Over millions of years, countless civilizations have perished for various reasons, leaving behind traces of their existence. Blown by the winds of time, these remnants slowly turned into ruins of ancient civilizations. Although there are many such ruins, when considering the entire, boundless Shattered Starry Sea, its a whole different story. For an ordinary person to come across such ruins, its incredibly difficult. Caught up in his musings, Shen Qing flashed a mysterious smile but did not continue speaking, effectively capturing Song Chis curiosity. ... The Four Seasons Restaurant, top-floor private room. Only after all the dishes had been served, did Shen Qing finally start to speak under the intense gaze of Song Chi. ` His voice dropped to a hushed whisper that only the two of them could hear, and he began to recount the complete details of the incident. The civilization I encountered is called the Buluo Civilization, and those ruins are located on a completely barren and abandoned Floating Land. Last time, I only managed to open the first layer of the ruins, and based on my last investigation, there are at least two layers to that place. His eyes twinkled as Song Chis thoughts raced. At least two layers, judging by the fact that the first layer contained Blue Oddities and multiple white relics, its highly likely that there are Purple Quality relics in the ruins. What do you think, interested in giving it a try together? The teleportation beacon I left behind will last for about three more months, we dont need to hurry; we can spend this time fostering our growth, and then attempt it together in a little over two months. More than two monthsupon hearing this time frame, Song Chi, who had been hesitant, made up his mind in an instant. Alright, then lets give it a try together in two and a half months. It had been almost half a month since his first exploration of the Alien Star Domain, and in thirteen days, he would make his second deployment. According to this timeline, two and a half months was more than enough for him to make two more deployments to the Alien Star Domain and participate in two more Ruins Market trades, giving him ample time to acquire a vast amount of resources. As long as he had enough resources, it wouldnt be hard to enhance the Cang Qiong to First Rank in one fell swoop; coupled with the Orange Quality Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component, exploring that Buluo Civilization Ruins wouldnt be a concern. Hearing that Song Chi had agreed, Shen Qings smile grew even wider. Although there was no great danger in those ruins, the rejection stance within was rather staunch. Even though he had further strengthened his Torch Warship over the past few months, he was still not too confident. After some negotiation, they finalized their plans, never mentioning either Song Chao or Shen Wenjie throughout their discussion. Song Chi did think about bringing his father along, as that would undoubtedly increase their safety, but since Shen Qing hadnt mentioned it, he naturally wouldnt bring it up first. Was it possible that Shen Qing hadnt thought of asking Shen Wenjie for help? Of course not. So, since Shen Qing chose not to inform Shen Wenjie, it must have been after careful consideration. Song Chi could guess at some of Shen Qings concerns and understood them as well; after all, if they reported the matter to Shen Wenjie, how would they divide the spoils afterward? And who would get the Purple Quality relic if they found one? Purple Quality Starry Sea Oddities were coveted not only by Second Rank practitioners like Shen Wenjie but also by Torch Ship Captains of Third Rank and above. Shen Wenjie probably wouldnt go so far as to seize an item from his junior, but what if they encountered a Purple Relic that was extremely suitable for him? Moreover, all that was assuming there really was a Purple Quality relic. What if there wasnt, or what if Shen Qings guess was wrong and the so-called second layer of the ruins didnt even exist? Wouldnt that mean everyone had made the trip for nothing? Due to these various uncertainties, it was normal for Shen Qing to choose not to inform Shen Wenjie about the matter. Big Qing, you... Having established the general direction, Song Chi was about to ask about the details of the civilization ruins when Shen Qing suddenly pressed his index finger to his lips, signaling Song Chi to be silent. Shh! At the same time, streams of Spectral Energy converged towards his ears, as if he was desperately trying to catch something. Shen Qing had awakened his Seed of Torch two years ago. With the specialized Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform on the Torch Warship and the generous support of resources from his father and Second Uncle Shen Wenjie, his Guidance Technique had reached lv7. Coupled with the aid of Spectral Energy, his hearing was incredibly sharp at that moment. Anyway, Song Chi didnt hear anything at all. ` Chapter 31: White Tower LAN Chapter 31: White Tower LAN Two minutes later, Shen Qing dissipated the Spectral Energy that had gathered around his ears. Whats wrong? Noticing his visibly solemn expression, Song Chi took the initiative to ask. The people in the next private room should be from the Black Mountain Association. Someone just took a call, the voice on the other end was too soft, and I didnt hear it very clearly, but I did catch two sensitive words. No sooner had he finished speaking than Shen Qing continued without waiting for Song Chi to ask further. Kidnapping, Titanium Crystal. Song Chis pupils sharply constricted. Kidnappings were nothing new in a society where everyone practiced cultivation, such incidents were common. But Titanium Crystal was a completely different matter. According to textbooks from the past, Titanium Crystal is an extremely high-end resource for enhancing Torch Warships, far surpassing Mercury Crystal and Mithril. Its said that only high-level components of purple or higher quality require Titanium Crystal for enhancement upgrades after level 20, due to its extreme rarity. Furthermore, there have been rumors that the upper echelons of Torch Human Civilization had long classified Titanium Crystal as a strategic resource, coveted intensely by all major powers. Upon hearing the words Titanium Crystal, Song Chi and Shen Qing understood that this matter was not something they could easily meddle with. Moreover, Song Chi immediately thought of the incident half a month ago. During that mishap at the spicy hotpot restaurant on Minyuan Road, it was also the Black Mountain Association involved, and at that time, they were looking for two miners from Tianyu Mining. Connecting the two events, it was hard not to be suspicious. Whether the information was true or false, they had to notify their superiors immediately. After paying the bill downstairs, and not until they had completely left the street where the restaurant was located, did they accelerate their kinetic cars to the limit and head straight for the Torch Bureau. In Shen Wenjies office, upon hearing the words Titanium Crystal, the reactions of Shen Wenjie and Song Chao were not much different from those of Song Chi and Shen Qing. However, after Song Chi and Shen Qing recounted the details, the two were no longer involved. They were subsequently ushered out of the office. Shen Wenjie and Song Chao would now fully mobilize their power to investigate the veracity of this information. As for Song Chi and Shen Qing, they were told to go about their business as usual and were strictly forbidden from getting involved in this matter any further. They were also not to disclose anything they had seen or heard that day. Despite being somewhat prepared for this, both of them still felt uncomfortable deep down. The feeling of being too weak to lend a hand was unbearable. Shen Qing drove Song Chi back to Dongjiang Community in the patrol airship and, after reminding him of a few things, departed. Back in his bedroom, Song Chi immediately entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and continued practicing the Guidance Technique. The next day, he interrupted his training once again because the Torch network activated yesterday was now accessible. The thought that all the users on this network were Torch Warship Captains filled him with anticipation. His spirit merged into the Ancestral Torch, gathering at the incandescent Seed of Torch. Soon, a small screen lit up on his retina. [Would you like to connect to the Torch Network ? Huanbai Tower Local Network?] Confirm! Following his confirmation, the screen on his retina changed, and a video began to play slowly. Within the vast Star River, over a dozen warships covered in scars were traveling at full speed. Trailing them, thousands of sinister, triangular airships were ruthlessly pursuing, one after another warship being blown apart by the gunfire from behind. It wasnt until they happened upon and passed through an unstable interstellar wormhole that this group of warships managed to escape the pursuit of the alien race civilization and avoid total annihilation. By that time, only six warships were left. The video ended there, seemingly without a head or tail, but every citizen who had received orthodox Torch education couldnt help but resonate with the scene. Because the last six warships remaining in the footage were the pioneers of Torch Human Civilization, and also the last seeds of a low-level technological side human civilization that had almost been wiped out. After passing through the wormhole, the human ancestors on these six warships discovered an ancient civilizations relics, and from there they obtained the initial Source Seed of Torch, giving birth to Torch Human Civilization, which continued to grow and strengthen over the years, leading to the Torch Human Civilization we have today. Long after the footage, Song Chi had yet to come back to his senses when another sixteen characters emerged on the light screen. Starry Sea Expedition, a long and obstructed path. The fire of civilization, everlasting and never extinguished. After that, it was considered a complete landing on one of the local networks under the Torch network. Huanbai Tower local network, as one of the many local networks under the Torch network, includes the entire White Tower Floating Land, as well as the surrounding asteroid belt, fragment belt, and all the awakened citizens of the Seed of Torch within the interstellar fortress, making it the largest information exchange area around the White Tower Floating Land. Besides that, the local network also contains systems for task assignment and reception, free trade, friends, and many other features. The reason why it is only the Huanbai Tower Floating Land local network, and not the entire network of Torch Human Civilization, naturally lies with the low level of Song Chis Fire Seed. Although he had enhanced the quality of the Seed of Torch to white not long ago, quality and level are completely different matters; quality only represents the upper limit of future Fire Seed enhancement, whereas level represents the current strength of the warship bound with the Seed of Torch. The Cang Qiong had just been bound not long ago, and he had only used one special slot, which was completely sufficient, so Song Chi had never enhanced the Torch ship, that is, the Seed of Torch, and its level had always been lv0. Song Chi didnt mind this detail but was instead contemplating the various functions of his account. According to what the Torch network awakening assistant had said yesterday, his account did have some special privileges, and it was these so-called special privileges that he was pondering now. After about half an hour of tinkering, he had essentially figured out the various functions of his account. Compared to a regular Torch account, his indeed had some privileges. Overall, there were three points. First, normal accounts on the Torch network must chat under their real names, while he could choose to chat anonymously. Second, his account was exempt from transaction tax when trading on the Torch network, whereas other accounts must pay a 5% transaction tax. Third, normal accounts must pay extra in Floating Land Origin to feature or prioritize their task postings or acceptances, while his account came with these features included. Having understood the special features of his own account, Song Chis curiosity had not subsided, and he began to take an interested look at the various chat messages in the local network. Jiangyuan City {Jianghai}: Clearing the fragment belt in the northern star space of Floating Land, any brothers for teaming up? Changhe City {Chaotian}: 100 threads of First Rank Floating Land Origin in exchange for the coordinates of Blood Capital Star Thieves Groups hideout. Jiangyuan City {Tianma}: 100 threads of First Rank Origin for the Blood Capital Star Thieves Groups hideout coordinates? Friend, are you dreaming? Would someone who can find the Blood Capitals hideout be short of your 100 threads of First Rank Origin? ... Baita City {Changkong}: A Spectral Airship has gone missing from Viscount Yelens Mansion. Those who provide relevant clues will receive a handsome reward. Chapter 32: The 2nd Alien Star Domain Exploration Chapter 32: The 2nd Alien Star Domain Exploration Subsequently, he opened the local networks trading marketplace with anticipation. Indeed, it lived up to being the regional group chat for the entire Huanbai Tower Floating Land, with a substantial number of chat participants creating an array of products in the trading marketplace. Minerals, genetic potions, military exoskeletons, first and second-rank Floating Land Origins, and even Starry Sea Oddities were not few in number. After glancing around, Song Chi found his eyes dazzled, as there were just too many items on offer, many of which he covetously eyed. Unfortunately, he didnt have much funds at hand and could only look on helplessly. There were many Starry Sea Oddities listed, but they were uniformly white-quality, with only a handful of blue oddities, which had rather underwhelming attributes, such as: [Strange Object: Green Barley Tree] [Quality: Blue] [Can Evolve Into: {Green Barley Circulatory System}] [Note: A blue oddity that can promote air circulation, making your future interstellar life fresh every day.] As everyone knows, Torch Warships inherently possess their own internal circulation features. While the circulating effect produced by the Green Barley Tree might be somewhat better, whats the point? It neither increases combat power nor offers any defensive attribute enhancements, so why spend a substantial amount of resources just to freshen the air in ones Torch Warship? ... Half an hour later, that sense of novelty within Song Chi finally faded, and the curiosity in his eyes gradually settled into tranquility. In between, he pondered over the anonymity function of his account, thinking about whether he could use this feature to disguise his frequent future sales. But then he felt it was inadvisable; the special permissions for his account came from an assistant activator at a Torch Bureau in Jiangyuan, and he contemplated that if an ordinary activator could achieve this, it likely meant that the privacy could not be very high? To be on the safe side, he eventually abandoned this idea. Disconnecting from the Torch network, Song Chi re-entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and continued his daily routine of cultivating the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique and visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection in his mind. Time passed day by day in this ordinary manner. During the following ten days or so, Song Chao rarely came back, busy with his affairs outside, which made his mother, Chen Lixia, complain several times. Knowing what his father was busy with, Song Chi didnt ask too much. Since it was about Titanium Crystal and he had only just awakened, he couldnt meddle in it, and Song Chao wouldnt allow it either. That day, accompanied by his mother, Chen Lixia, Song Chi once again headed to the outskirts of the city. The Cang Qiong had completed a month of buffer, and today was the time for his second exploration of the Alien Star Domain. Of course, its possible to delay it further, and there wouldnt be an issue even if he decided not to explore the Alien Star Domain subsequently, but naturally, Song Chi wouldnt make that choice. With the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, an orange component, he was now somewhat eager to quickly test the effects of this glorious component. With this component, as long as he wasnt extremely unlucky and didnt encounter black holes, Starry Sea storms, or void fissures, safety could still be guaranteed. For example, the White Winged Tribe they encountered before, even if the Cang Qiong stayed stationary and let them attack freely for ten minutes, they might not be able to breach the ships Shield Value. The Energy Shield ignited by the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator boasted far more than just Shield Value compared to the Spectral Shield generated before; its defense strength itself was also significantly higher. The attacks from the first-rank White Winged Tribe landing on the current Energy Shield would inflict damage far less than that on the previous Spectral Shield. When these aspects are combined, the disparity is actually much greater than one might imagine. ` ... Jiangyuan City suburbs. It was still that Alien Star Domain launch platform, only this time, the deployers were no longer just students from major academies, but more of them were civilian Torch Warship captains from Jiangyuan City. As a city with a population of over twenty million, even if only a few dozen ordinary citizens were lucky enough to awaken the Seed of Torch each year, over the decades and centuries, the accumulated number of Torch Warships would be staggering. And among these types of Torch Warships, over ninety percent could only remain at the Spectral Shuttle level for their entire lives. The lowest-level Spectral Shuttle class Torch Warships could only explore the Alien Star Domain with the help of ultra-long-range Alien Star Domain launch platforms. Only by enhancing the Torch ship to level 10 and advancing to the First Rank (Spectral Airship), could they conduct their own explorations of the Alien Star Domain, no longer needing the assistance of the launch platforms. Therefore, this also led to the current situation where the crowds were mountainous and the number of Warships waiting for launch far exceeded the previous academy launches. Not long after Song Chi arrived, Sun Hao approached him, and with a glance over, Song Chis eyebrows slightly raised. In this month, Sun Hao had clearly not slacked off, his Spectral Energy Guidance Technique level had astonishingly broken through from lv3 to lv4, compounded with his already impressive build, the pressure he exerted was substantial. Brother Chi, youve actually broken through, too. After his surprise, Sun Hao paused, and just as Song Chi was curious about what he was going to say, Sun Hao suddenly came out with an extremely cringeworthy line. Alas, having Yu, why need Liang! Song Chis eye twitched, and for a moment, he didnt even know what to say. This guy always managed to pull off some flamboyant moves that completely didnt fit his burly frame. And the kicker was, that line was even TM from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms of Great Han Floating Land that he had once published, so you can imagine how speechless Song Chi was feeling at that moment. Pushing off the hand that was like a bears paw from his shoulder, Song Chi quickly put some distance between himself and this guy. It was just too awkward; he felt his secondhand embarrassment reaching a critical point. Unaware, Sun Hao soon approached again, his thick arm once again wrapping around Song Chis neck. Song Chis complexion visibly darkened, but fortunately at that moment, the hundred people in front of them had finished launching, and staff from the Torch Bureau on the side of the platform were calling for their group. One hundred figures stepped onto the launch platform one after another, positioned themselves accordingly, and simultaneously summoned their Spectral Shuttles. Once all hundred Spectral Shuttles were ready, the Torch Bureau staff on the outside activated the ultra-long-range Starry Sea launch platform. The column of light that pierced the sky appeared again, and the hundred Spectral Shuttles quickly disappeared without a trace. A familiar sense of weightlessness swept over his body. Compared to a month ago, this time, Song Chis recovery was even quicker. His breakthrough in the Guidance Technique to lv5 gave his physical attributes a slight boost, and naturally, his bodys resistance to negative states also proportionately increased quite a bit. Song Chi, having righted himself, activated the energy shield of Cang Qiong immediately, just like the previous time. Once the layer of pitch-black Dark Matter Energy Shield from the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component appeared, he finally let himself relax. The sense of security brought by an orange-quality Energy Shield was just that exaggerated. PS: Dear readers, please cast your recommendation votes, monthly tickets, and so on. You guys dont speak up, and if you dont vote, I really feel like Im playing a single-player game. Wuuu, a tough guy sheds tears!!! ` Chapter 33: Battlefield of Different Civilizations Chapter 33: Battlefield of Different Civilizations The engine activated, and Cang Qiong began to shuttle quickly through the silent Starry Sea. The position this time was still not ideal; within the detection range of the patrol radar, no celestial bodies were discovered. After wandering around aimlessly like a headless fly for several hours with no other discoveries, Song Chis heart had almost sunk to the bottom. It should be noted that for this exploration, he had specially purchased another Furious Tiger Mining Cart, plus two cart-mounted Prospectors, spending a total of four hundred strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, all to significantly improve the efficiency of mining. Now, aside from the batch of temporary emergency resources, he had only three hundred strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin left. If this exploration did not yield enough findings, the profits from the upcoming Ruins Market would also be greatly reduced. Just as he was feeling anxious, a sudden, urgent alarm sounded from the patrol radar. Numerous red dots clustered in the upper left corner of the radar screen, where two large fleets of warships were engaged in fierce battle. Unknowingly, Cang Qiong had blundered into the Stellar Battlefield of two warring alien civilizations. The speed of the Cang Qiong was reduced to the minimum, and while striving to conceal its tracks, Song Chi also silently observed the sizable war at the edge of the battlefield. The number of warships on both sides of the battlefield exceeded ten thousand. Judging by the energy fluctuations emitted from the ship cannons, most of these warships were of Zero Rank, among them mixed with around a hundred of First Rank. Overall, it was considered to be of the lowest intensity among Interstellar Battlefields, the kind that involved wars between civilizations. However, that being said, such battles were still measured by the scale of civilizations. To Song Chi, such a battlefield was extremely dangerous, and he had no intention of getting involved. The Dark Matter Energy Shield was impressive, but it would hardly be noticeable in a battlefield with the potential for being targeted by the firepower of over ten thousand warships. Besides, the firepower of Cang Qiong was also on the weaker side; at best, it was just a bit more resilient. The chances of taking advantage of the chaos to snag a great opportunity were nearly nil. ... So there he was, lingering around the edge of the battlefield for about ten minutes or so, until he locked onto a warship that had mostly drifted away from the melee. Seizing the opportunity, Song Chi quickly made his move, and the already damaged alien warship was effortlessly destroyed by him. Since he had already decided not to participate in the war, yet still hovered around the battlefield, it certainly wasnt because he wanted to join in the excitement. His purpose was for the Star Charts aboard these warships. He was unfamiliar with this completely new Star Domain, but that didnt mean these native civilizations were the same. Instead of blundering around like a headless fly, wasnt it better to spend about fifteen minutes to obtain a Star Chart? With the Star Chart in hand, Song Chi swiftly maneuvered the Cang Qiong to flee far away without any hesitation. A few minutes later, having already left the battlefield far behind, the Cang Qiong turned and headed toward the nearest small Fragment Belt marked on the Star Chart. In fact, the Star Domain recorded on this chart was vast; not to mention small Fragment Belts, there were also three Starry Sea Floating Lands, including a Second Rank resource-rich Floating Land with an abundance of various resources and more than one or two large metal veins. But the distance was too great, 12 light-years away, which for the current Cang Qiong, not equipped with a warp drive, was utterly unreachable. Only that Fragment Belt was within a short travel distance for Cang Qiong, an involuntary choice. Another hour or so passed, and Cang Qiong finally arrived at the intended small Fragment Belt. Compared to the one encountered during the last exploration, the diameter of this Fragment Belt was obviously far smaller, which Song Chi didnt mind. The number of celestial bodies in this Fragment Belt was conservatively estimated to be over several hundred thousand, while the remaining time for the stay was less than twenty hours. He would probably only be able to explore about one tenth of a percent of this Fragment Belt, not even considering the time spent on mining. Knowing there was no time to waste, Song Chi made a trip to the Ruins Market and brought out a Furious Tiger Mining Cart. Then, Cang Qiong plunged headfirst into the Fragment Belt. Time slipped by, and the onboard AI of the Furious Tiger Mining Cart kept providing updates. Ten kilograms of electrum, skip it. Gas mine, a shame its only a few hundred kilograms, skip it. Starry Space Cold Iron, fifty tons, will take half an hour to mine. ... Time spent mining always flew by; in the blink of an eye, another five hours passed. Although there were some gains, the quantities werent large, so there was no opportunity yet for the second mining cart to enter the scene. After all, if the amount of mineral deposit was insufficient, it could be mined within about half an hour, and going back and forth was also troublesome. The Cang Qiong continued to shuttle aimlessly. Since the Fragment Belt was large enough, there was no need for any prospecting plans. The surprise came quite abruptly. Just minutes later, Song Chi discovered a fragment with over a thousand tons of electrum. Radiation response from Refined Gold Ore detected on the fragment at the coordinates xxxx. Preliminary estimate is over a thousand tons. Carefully, Song Chi stopped the Cang Qiong over the target fragment. Then, he dropped down the Furious Tiger Mining Cart from the shuttle, assigned three First Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to guard, and after that, he brought out the second mining cart from the Ruins Market and continued to operate the Cang Qiong to explore. A thousand tons of electrum would take at least several hours to mine, allowing the Cang Qiong to scout a good area. ... Damn, this place is haunted; the density of fragments here is way too high. After a violent tremor, the Cang Qiong just barely squeezed through the gap between several tightly clustered fragments. The shuttle, which had just been repaired a few days ago, sustained some minor scrapes again. Though not a big issue, it still provoked a string of curses from Song Chi. If it werent for the prospector detecting special radiation fluctuations within this cluster of fragments, he wouldnt willingly venture into such an area. But then again, even the prospector couldnt determine specific results and only noticed a layer of special energy fluctuations. Song Chis curiosity still was piqued, otherwise, he wouldnt have rushed in so hastily after releasing just two standard unmanned drones and preliminarily ascertaining there was no danger. Scanning the area, Song Chi furrowed his brows. At a glance, the area behind the dense fragments seemed normal. According to the onboard AIs prompt, it was still unknown energy fluctuations, please explore further. Looking at the dozen or so fragments ahead, with the smallest ones being over ten meters in length and width, Song Chi felt a bit overwhelmed. Manual inspection of each one would obviously take several hours to complete. Seeing this, Song Chi could only bring the Cang Qiong closer while instructing the prospector to determine the specific source of the energy fluctuations among the fragments. After about ten minutes, having excluded most of the possibilities, Song Chi began to deploy mining carts to the remaining five fragments for carpet-style excavation. Soon an hour passed, and the first, second, and third fragments were excluded in turn. The Furious Tiger Mining Cart began work on the fourth fragment. Chapter 34: Stellar Plant Chapter 34: Stellar Plant ` Buzz, buzz, buzz! ` ` The mining cart drilled rapidly, and as the alloy drill bit collided with the rock layers, fist-sized stones flew everywhere, producing bursts of crisp clashing sounds. ` ` Behind the mining cart, five Fire Peony Soldier Figurines clad in Basic Gene Civilian Exoskeletons stood upright. They held Tungsten Gold Combat Shields in their left hands and Tungsten Gold Lances in their right hands, vigilantly scanning their surroundings. ` ` Song Chi remained on the Cangqiong, which still had its Dark Matter Energy Shield activated. Although the survey was nearing its end, he maintained a high level of caution. If the Prospector wasnt malfunctioning, then the source of the special energy fluctuations had to be among the last two fragments. ` ` Suddenly, Song Chi caught a glimpse of a dark shadow in the corner of his eye. Before he could warn anyone, the shadow darted to the back of one of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines at a terrifying speed. ` ` The fully armed Fire Peony Soldier Figurine didnt even have time to react before it was flung several meters away by the shadow, leaving a deep dent in its exoskeleton armor. ` ` The attack was far from over. After the initial strike, more dark shadows shot out from the fragments below, swiftly attacking all outsiders on the fragments. ` ` Song Chi saw clearly as the exoskeleton of a Fire Peony Soldier Figurine was effortlessly snapped by the shadow, rendering it completely useless. ` ` These shadows were actually dark vines, covered with sharp barbs, exceedingly terrifying. ` ` It was fortunate that the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were puppets without the pain perception of regular carbon-based organisms. ` ` Song Chi took a deep breath of cold air. It was a good thing he had been cautious and hadnt deactivated the Dark Matter Energy Shield, otherwise the several lashes that had struck the Cangqiong just now could have easily left gaping holes in the shuttles body. ` ` Outside, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines that had come to their senses stood back to back, thrusting their Tungsten Gold Lances repeatedly and clashing with the incoming black vines, emitting sharp metallic clinks. The vines were of unknown origin, and they were even more durable than weapons forged from Tungsten Gold. ` ` The other two Fire Peony Soldier Figurines on the Cangqiong quickly jumped down from the shuttle to support their fellows surrounded by the black vines. At the same time, the Cangqiong, under Song Chis control, slowly rose into the air and hovered dozens of meters above the ground, ready to provide support. ` ` Although the firepower on the shuttle wasnt very powerful, it was still able to cause some minor disturbances to the black vines. ` ` The shipborne secondary cannons continuously tilted their firepower, and at the same time, Song Chi was analyzing the battlefield situation rapidly. ` ` Judging by the hardness and attack power exhibited by these black vines, they clearly possessed First Rank capabilities, and not just the initial stage of First Rank that the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines had entered. There was a high probability that they were at the peak of the First Rank. ` ` Ten minutes later, Song Chi hypothesized that behind these numerous black vines, there was likely to be a single entity coordinating their actions. Their cooperation was too seamless, easily suppressing the seven fully armed Fire Peony Soldier Figurines while still managing to attack the nearby Floating Land Mining Cart. ` ` This smooth, coordinated attack would be impossible without a common command entity, and the nature of the vines themselves reminded him of a particular type of creature. ` ` Starry Sea plants. ` ` A developed root system, hardness comparable to metal, the ability to influence the Starry Seas field of Life Energy, etc. these all matched the characteristics of the Starry Sea plants he had encountered before. ` ` Once he reached this conclusion, Song Chi quickly thought of a solution. If it indeed was a Starry Sea plant, then they merely needed to completely eliminate the vitality of its main body, and these troublesome roots would naturally be dealt with. ` ` With this in mind, Song Chis gaze fixed firmly on the Floating Land Mining Cart below. ` The unknown starry sea plant was clearly agitated by the operations of the Furious Tiger Mining Cart and only then began to retaliate from the core within the fragments. If that was the case, did it imply that directly beneath the last position mined by the cart was where the actual body of this unknown starry sea plant lay? Contemplating this, Song Chis gaze shifted to a pit over a meter deep in the fragment below, the very spot where the mining cart had last excavated. With a hypothesis in mind, Song Chi was not one to dawdle, he immediately sprang into action. The shipborne secondary cannons continued to assist the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, but the body of the Cang Qiong abruptly turned, its spectral main cannon aimed straight at the half-excavated rocky hollow. Ghost Light converged, charging initiated. It seemed to sense the imminent threat, or perhaps it was startled by the energy fluctuations produced during the spectral main cannons charging process. Regardless, the black tendrils that had been attacking the seven Fire Peony Soldier Figurines suddenly split in half, with a portion rapidly advancing toward the Cang Qiong above. The black tendrils were shockingly long, bristling with sharp barbs, and despite the Cang Qiong being nearly a hundred meters in the air, it still had not escaped their attack range. In less than two seconds, nearly ten black vines had swept their way to the height of a hundred meters. Snap! Snap! Snap! The black vines struck against the dark matter energy shield of the Cang Qiong, causing the floating shuttle to shake. Undisturbed, Song Chi disregarded these strikes, maintaining the main cannons charge. If it were a second rank starry sea plant, he would have fled immediately, but a first rank pinnacle was not a threat to the dark matter energy shield, at least not for a short period of time. Why had Song Chi been so insistent on continuously activating the Cang Qiongs energy shield? It was all to ensure his own safety. As an orange quality energy shield, also enhanced to first rank, if it were so easily breached by a creature of the same rank from a different civilization, it would sorely lack the prestige expected of an Orange Glory quality component. Two more seconds passed, and when the ball of ghost light at the main cannons muzzle reached its peak convergence, it signaled the spectral main cannons charging was complete. Beep! The fire button was rapidly pressed, and a spectral black energy ball, tens of centimeters in diameter, fiercely shot downward. Its speed was so fast that it struck the rock hollow below almost instantaneously. Boom! In the midst of the violent explosion, debris scattered, and when the flashes subsided, the pit that was originally just over a meter deep had astonishingly deepened to nearly four meters. Not having achieved a complete success with one hit, Song Chi had anticipated as much; the spectral main cannons current enhancement level was only lv5, plus it was a standard colorless main cannon, so naturally, its power was limited. He pulled the control stick towards him, and at the same time, the Cang Qiong swiftly ascended further into the sky, evading the lashing tendrils. Though the dark matter energy shield was steadfast, there was no need to endure strikes that could be avoided. After the spectral main cannons first strike, a brief buffering period was necessary. The black tendrils that had split off could no longer cause devastating damage to the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines on the fragments, giving Song Chi the confidence to stop the barrage of fire from the secondary cannons and to maneuver the Cang Qiong for evasion. Once the 8-second buffering period was over, energy fluctuations once again emanated from the Cang Qiongs main cannon at the bow. The Spectral Main Cannons charging restarted. Chapter 35: Gold Devouring Vine · Crystal of Life Chapter 35: Gold Devouring Vine Crystal of Life Seeing this, the black tendrils that had been relentlessly pursuing seemed completely enraged, their whipping frequency becoming even more astonishing. At the same time, Song Chi also noticed that the sharp barbs on the tendrils seemed to have changed. A faint golden glow twinkled among them, casting these already coldly shimmering barbs in an even more terrifying light, to the point where the surrounding starry space seemed to twist slightly in the flow of the gold light. Song Chis eyes narrowed, instinctively feeling that something was amiss, but before he could react, the next second saw the black tendrils mixed with golden light lash out again. Buzz buzz buzz! Above the dark matter energy shield, waves of intense turbulence immediately appeared, far surpassing any previous disturbance. Correspondingly, the shield value of the dark matter energy shield was reduced by more than four hundred points, nearly one-fifteenth of the total shield value. Could it be an armor-breaking effect? The component of the dark matter energy shield generator had defensive attributes, and usually, external attacks had to go through this reduction of defense before affecting the energy shield; the previous attacks had been no different. However, after that golden glow appeared, these black tendrils attacks seemed to have increased several times in strength, and the only thing Song Chi could think of was an armor-breaking effect. Looking at the remaining shield value of just over four thousand points, Song Chi gritted his teeth, forcefully suppressing the urge to react. Even with the enhancement of an armor-breaking effect, the Cangqiong could still hold on for a while. He was curious to see which would come first: the enemys core showing itself or the Cangqiongs energy shield being breached. After a brief accumulation of power, the spectral main cannon fired for the second time. This shot still failed to penetrate the rocky layer of the fragment, but judging from the increasingly frenzied state of the black tendrils attack, Song Chi became even more confident in his inner guess. What followed was a repeat of the previous actions. Two minutes later, after the fourth shot of the spectral main cannon struck, the pit in the rock below was finally completely penetrated. Through this hole, approximately three meters in diameter, Song Chi, high above, finally saw the true nature of the starry plant hidden within the core of the fragment. Nearly one meter in diameter and close to fifty meters in length, the thick main body of the vine was adorned with two distinctly different colors: the lower half was a pale gold, while the upper half was the familiar black. After quickly consulting The Compendium of Alien Civilizations and Creatures of the Shattered Starry Sea, Song Chi recognized the roots of this starry plant. Hmm... More accurately, it was not a starry plant but a special floating land plant known as the Gold Devouring Vine. The Gold Devouring Vine was quite a unique floating land plant. It often took root in large metal ore veins, absorbing the metallic essence from the ores to grow and strengthen. Once it matured, it possessed terrifying destructive and attack powers. Having identified the Gold Devouring Vine, Song Chi felt somewhat relieved, thankful that it was a Gold Devouring Vine and not a genuine starry plant like the Star Devouring Vine. Otherwise, it wouldnt likely be just at the peak of the first rank, and the fate of the Cangqiong would have been predictable. Being one of the floating land plants, the Gold Devouring Vine, no matter how unique, could not escape the essence of floating land vegetation. The reason why they are called floating land plants is precisely because they lack the ability to grow indefinitely in the starry space. Thus, it is not that the Gold Devouring Vine just happened to be at the peak of the first rank; in the unique environment of the starry space, it can only evolve to the peak of the first rank. Otherwise, the external fragment would no longer be able to contain it, and once it left the refuge of the core of the fragment, the special environment of the starry space would claim its life. This was also the reason the Furious Tiger Mining Cart had such a violent reaction when it attempted to excavate this fragment and destroyed the environment it relied on to survive. Having understood the specific situation, the subsequent response naturally became simpler. The Cang Qiong remained suspended in the high sky, occasionally firing its main cannon, while the seven Fire Peony Soldier Figurines began to continuously rush into the core of that fragment. Employing a tactic of harming the enemy at the cost of significant self-damage, they steadily depleted the Gold Devouring Vine. About an hour had passed, when only three Soldier Figurines remained, the Gold Devouring Vine within the core of the fragment below had completely lost its life energy fluctuations. A large cavity was blasted into the Floating Land Fragment, and the stellar matter continuously pouring into the core of the fragment had been eroding the opponent. Combined with the suicidal attacks from the seven Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, the Gold Devouring Vine, which should have been very resilient, died suffocatingly amidst the stars. Seeing this, Song Chi still chose not to take action himself but instead sent the remaining three Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to clean up the battlefield. A few minutes later, Song Chi, now holding a fist-sized green Crystal Core, finally found the specific information on this core obtained from inside the Gold Devouring Vine in the information database. Name: Crystal of Life Rank: First Rank Peak Effect: Can be used to accelerate the growth of various herbs, tree species, and other special plant life, shortening their growth cycle. Note: Often found within life entities of the same rank plant class. The value of this Crystal of Life was quite good, roughly worth several strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, which is about several hundreds of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi was very satisfied with this. Although it took more time, there was a corresponding reward. Even if it didnt compare to the thousand tons of Refined Gold Ore previously found, it was still equivalent to the yield of several explorations of the Star Domain by other Zero Rank Torch Warships. He then retracted the Furious Tiger Mining Cart, which had also been a major target of the Gold Devouring Vine during the previous battle. At this moment, the cart was damaged to an extent of thirty percent, inevitably reducing the efficiency of subsequent work. However, Song Chi wasnt wasteful enough to simply abandon it. Once he returned, it could be sent for repairs at a maintenance shop and still be used afterwards. After all, it had cost him several million Credit Points, and he had just broken even. Just as he finished tidying up and was preparing to directly start the engine to leave, the on-board intelligence system of the Furious Tiger Mining Cart in the hangar once again issued a prompt. Radiation reaction of Phantom Crystal Ore detected below, initially estimated to be over a hundred tons. Upon hearing this prompt, Song Chi hurriedly extinguished the engines that were about to restart and reopened the shuttle bay doors. Phantom Crystals were an extremely special resource for enhancing Torch Warships. Although they were not a specifically required resource and warships could be freely enhanced without them, this did not affect their high value in the slightest. It is said that adding a suitable amount of Phantom Crystal during the enhancement of Warship Armor components could improve the stealth capabilities of the Torch Warship itself. If enough Phantom Crystal is invested, it becomes very difficult for life entities of the same rank or radars of warships of the same rank to detect. Because of such a special effect, not only within the domain of Torch Human Civilization but also throughout the entire Shattered Starry Sea, the value of Phantom Crystal has remained high. In the domain of Torch Human Civilization, as far as Song Chi knows, the market price of Phantom Crystals has reached 5 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin per ton, Chapter 36: Conditions for an Airship to Ascend to a Warship Chapter 36: Conditions for an Airship to Ascend to a Warship If it were true that there were over a hundred tons of Phantom Crystal reserves deep within the Star Core, then this would be an extraordinarily vast harvest. One ton valued at 5 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, a hundred tons would be 500 strands, and converted to Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, that would be 5000 strands. To a Spectral Shuttle, it seemed an astonishing amount. With a faint excitement, Song Chi donned the exoskeleton device, but even so, upon exiting the airship, he still felt an extreme discomfort. Ordinary life entities of Zero Rank level found it very difficult to adapt to the unique environment of space. This was mitigated somewhat by the exoskeleton armor and his own enhanced Guidance Technique level, otherwise, he feared it would be far worse. Immediately, he ingested the Cang Qiong into the Ancestral Torch, and then swiftly, with the remaining three Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, entered the core area of the fragments below through the hole in the ground. The diameter of the fragment was only about several dozen meters, so naturally, the core space wasnt large. The surprisingly long body of the Gold Devouring Vine accumulated in the corner made the already cramped space seem even more congested. Even if the Furious Tiger Mining Cart had managed to get in, it would have been difficult to operate, let alone the fact that the mining cart was still inside the Cang Qiongs hold; to release it would require summoning the seven-meter-long Cang Qiong from the Ancestral Torch at his forehead, which was simply impossible. Consequently, Song Chi could only order the three Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to begin further excavation and prospecting manually, using specially made drill shovels. Before long, at the bottom of a small excavation pit, a few meters down, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines successfully discovered a new vein of ore, the very Phantom Crystals they were seeking. Over this, Song Chi smacked his forehead and made a mental note to prevent such a low-level oversight in the future. Previously, to guard against any remaining tricks of the Gold Devouring Vine, and because he could not expose himself to the external star space environment for long, he had only allowed the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to clear the area. Indeed, aside from the Crystal of Life, the Soldier Figurines extracted dozens of tons of ordinary electrum. Considering this, he had then entered to casually inspect the site, and finding no oversights, withdrew directly, not realizing that beneath those dozens of tons of electrum lay even greater quantities of Phantom Crystal. Had it not been for the post-event reminder of the Prospector and the vehicles intelligence system, this bounty of Phantom Crystal would have slipped through his grasp. ... The subsequent arrangements were fairly straightforward. It was impossible to manually mine at least a hundred and more tons of Phantom Crystal. Even by the return time point over a dozen hours later, it was unlikely that even half could be extracted. For this, Song Chi had a solution. Without lingering in the core space, and after returning to the surface of the fragment with the three Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, he summoned the Cang Qiong and the Furious Tiger Mining Cart, then issued instructions to the vehicles intelligence system to dig straight down. If the original core space of the fragment was not suitable for summoning the mining cart, then why not simply create a larger entrance from the surface and enter that way? Leaving the mining cart to work there, Song Chi piloted the Cang Qiong on a trip back to the first Furious Tiger Mining Carts location. Several hours had passed, and the thousand tons of electrum had been mined. He transported the raw electrum ore to the Ruins Market in batches using the Cang Qiong and then returned along with the intact mining cart. The second mining cart was now significantly less efficient, and Song Chi wasnt sure if it would finish extracting the Phantom Crystal before the return the next day. He felt switching to the undamaged cart would be safer. The next day, a half-hour before returning, with the damaged mining cart that had roamed for over ten hours and harvested minerals worth between a hundred and two hundred strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi finally piloted the Cang Qiong back. Having mined all 112 tons of Phantom Crystal and deposited them in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he began to quietly await. ... An hour later, at the entrance of Dongjiang Community, Song Chi and Chen Lixia both got off their respective Torch Warships. At home, the Benteng Type-3 car was currently being used by Song Chao, so even though it might seem a bit ostentatious, they had no choice but to drive their own Torch Warships back as calling for another vehicle was too troublesome. Chen Lixias Flagship was a Spectral Airship named Dragonfly, which had been upgraded from a shuttle for several decades and now was stuck at level 19, just one step away from Second Rank. But dont think this small difference of just one level is insignificantits a huge gap that has thwarted the life ambition of numerous Torch Ship Captains. Advancing from a Spectral Airship to a Guardian Class Spectral Warship isnt just about obtaining certain special resources; it also requires the captains to personally explore Alien Territories and kill alien life entities that are above their own rank, bathing in the blood of alien races. It is said that when an airship attempts to advance to a warship, the success rate is frighteningly low, initially only 1%, and by investing in certain rare enhancement resources, this success rate can be raised to around 10%. To increase the success rate further, one must kill members of an Alien Race in the Alien Star Domain and use their blood to baptize the shuttle. The more Alien Race members killed, and the higher the rank of their blood, the greater the increase in the success rate. Mom, whats the current success rate for Dragonflys advancement? Chen Lixia pursed her lips and gave an answer that Song Chi found hard to accept. 24%. Less than one-fourth, how can it be so low? Song Chi frowned. Advancing from Zero Rank to First Rank wasnt too difficult; as long as one had enough resources and wasnt extremely unlucky, one could generally succeed. But it was different for advancing a Spectral Airship to a Spectral Warship; once the advancement quest was initiated, there would only be one year of preparation time. In the year that followed, the captain would need to put in their utmost effort to increase this success rate, whether by investing rare resources or entering the Alien Star Domain to hunt Alien Races. After a year, the airship would undertake its advancement attempt. Higher success rates meant greater chances of successfully advancing to a warship (Second Rank), and vice versa. Chen Lixia had started her advancement quest five months ago, and nearly half of the year had already passed. Originally, he had thought that with his fathers help, the rate should be raised to over 30%, or even 40%, since his fathers Flagship had advanced to Second Rank over ten years ago. But he never expected it would only be 24%. Chen Lixia gave her son a look. Do you think its so simple for a Spectral Airship to advance to a Spectral Warship? If it were that easy to raise the success rate, do you think out of the over twenty million people in Jiangyuan City, with tens of thousands of registered Torch Warships, there would only be a few dozen at Second Rank? Song Chi was left speechless, but the worry in his eyes did not fade away. Considering the current pace, if there wasnt some great opportunity, by the end of the one-year preparation period, the success rate for his mothers Dragonfly might just peak at about 30%. This success rate, for an ordinary Torch Ship Captain, would already be considered very high, but Song Chi still couldnt accept it. Within the Torch Human Civilization, its common knowledge that each Torch Warship only gets one chance to advance, and theres no such thing as a second attempt after a failure. Once the advancement fails, the Torch Warship will be irretrievably lost. Chapter 37: Torch Seed Recovery Period Chapter 37: Torch Seed Recovery Period Although the Seed of Torch within the bodys Ancestral Torch does not extinguish following the sinking of a Torch Warship, it will fall into a weakened state that requires decades of buffer time for a complete recovery. Only after the recovery can ones body merge with another Scout Class Shuttle and start anew from zero. My mom, Chen Lixia, is now a hundred years old. Although she has undergone one transformation in her life level and reached the First Rank, possessing a lifespan of 200 years, if we subtract the decades needed for the Seed of Torch to recover, the chances of her cultivating a new Torch Warship and having a second chance to strike at the Second Rank are virtually impossible. Without the enhancement of the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform of lv19 in the Dragonfly, its impossible for my moms Guidance Technique to breakthrough to lv20 in less than a hundred years. Song Chi is only at lv5 of the Guidance Technique, and it would take him more than half a year to reach lv6, even with a 580% boost from the Cultivation Room. Without that boost, it would take at least three years to startand thats just for lv5 to lv6, let alone after lv15. Not to mention, there is a solid bottleneck between lv19 and lv20. Without the help of a Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform, its common to be stuck on that single level for hundreds of years. Thinking of this, Song Chis mind couldnt stay calm as his previously good mood from the fruitful exploration of the Alien Star Domain was shattered. Seeing him like this, Chen Lixia stroked Song Chis cheek and said with a smile, Alright, I know my son cares about me the most. Your dad will find a way. He has been running around busily; he is probably working out a solution. At the mention of this, a gleam appeared in Song Chis eyes. He was very clear about what his dad was investigating. Judging by how busy his dad had been for more than ten days, the news about Titanium Crystal was probably not just an unfounded rumor. Given the preciousness of Titanium Crystal, if they could really get their hands on it, perhaps they could trade for something that would further increase the success rate of evolving the airship into a Warship. With this thought, his mood lifted significantly. With his dad and Uncle Shen, both Second Rank Torch Ship Captains, working together, the odds of obtaining that Titanium Crystal should be quite high. However, Song Chi was still worried. Given the strategic value of Titanium Crystal, if the news was contained within Jiangyuan City it would be fine, but once it spread, just relying on two Second Rank Torch Ship Captains might not be enough. With this concern in mind, he clenched his fists tightly, his desire to increase his own power growing ever more urgent. As for the Dinghai Song family he had heard about from his dad not long ago, how reliable and powerful they truly were remained unclear. To place his hopes on these elusive words was something Song Chi could by no means do. Rather than depend on others, he preferred to trust in himself. Glancing around, he let his mother go ahead home while he circled the city center several times and made some minor alterations to his appearance. Once he was sure nobody was paying attention to him, he quickly headed toward Jiangyuans black market. The Electrum in his possession needed to be disposed of quickly. As for the smaller loose items, they would naturally be sold layer as part of his regular spoils of exploration, which should fetch at least an extra 15% of money. And those one hundred and ten tons of Phantom Crystal? Sorry, but as a rare resource with many uses for himself, hoarding it for his own use is naturally the better choice in terms of cost-effectiveness. Renting a large resource transport vehicle, he sold off a thousand tons of raw Electrum ore in one trip. After finishing in the black market, Song Chi didnt linger; he had to use the money from the Electrum to purchase more goods. Buying directly from the black market would mean paying significantly more than from regular channels. The Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform in the Ruins Market would be ready the day after tomorrow. That would be his chance to initiate a second round of trading in the Ruins Market. With nineteen Spatial Gates, more members of the Alien Race would enter the market. If he didnt seize this opportunity to stock up and later sell at a high price to make a huge profit, he would feel like he was letting himself down. After all, it was a chance that came only once every thirty days. The three thousand plus strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin he earned last time were gone in a flash, all invested in the Cang Qiong. This time, he must earn even more. ... East Jiangyuan Torch Mechanical Store, Eagle Machinery Shop. As a regular customer of the store, the young lady at the counter and Song Chi had become quite acquainted. The moment Song Chi entered, she greeted him with a smile. Welcome, do you have a good haul from your exploration this time? Song Chi smiled and summoned the Cang Qiong to hand over all the assorted minerals to the Eagle Machinery Shop. Perhaps due to having one previous experience, the Eagle Machinery Shop still offered 80% of the market price for the goods. Of course, Song Chi had to spend this money in the Eagle Machinery Shop, or else the transaction would be void. Not in a hurry to pick out goods, Song Chi fished in his clothes and took out the Crystal of Life from the Gold Devouring Vine. A Crystal of Life nurtured by a First Rank peak Gold Devouring Vine, do you accept it? The reason he took out the Crystal of Life here was because the Eagle Machinery Shop had also been selling Genetic Potions all along. And the primary material needed for the production and blending of Genetic Potions was Heavenly Star Grass. For that reason, the output of Heavenly Star Grass also determined the production quantity of Genetic Potions for all forces involved in the business, each year. Consequently, a Crystal of Life that could shorten the growth cycle of plant-based life forms was always a top-ranking item on the list of goods that potion manufacturers sought to acquire. The clerks eyes brightened as she quickly nodded. Of course, we accept. A Crystal of Life of First Rank peak energy level has a market price of 30 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin; our purchase price here is 32 strands. What do you think? Song Chi was quite satisfied with this price. However, before he could nod his agreement, the girl in front of him spoke up again: Is this also obtained from your exploration in the Alien Star Domain this time? Song Chi just smiled and remained silent, giving no response. Seeing that he didnt wish to say more, the clever and articulate clerk smoothly changed the subject. I dont know if you have the remnant body of that Gold Devouring Vine? If you do, plus this Crystal of Life, our Eagle Machinery Shop is willing to offer 35 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin together for purchase. Song Chi let out a quiet huh internally, a bit puzzled. Hed never heard of a Gold Devouring Vine that lost its vitality still holding value. If it were a space plant, its remaining body might have significant research value, but for a Floating Land plant like this, shouldnt it be common after losing the Crystal of Life? How so? Does the vine body of the Gold Devouring Vine have other uses? Song Chi casually asked a question, and unsurprisingly, the other party just smiled and shook her head, without giving an answer. He didnt mind either. Why would someone reveal a secret to him? Sorry, this Crystal of Life was a chance find for me; I dont have the remnants of the Gold Devouring Vine. Indeed, he didnt have it. He hadnt brought back the remnant vine body of the Gold Devouring Vine. Something that had no value in his subconsciousness, he naturally wouldnt bother to collect it in the Ruins Market. Chapter 38: Black Mountain Gold Shop (Seeking Votes) Chapter 38: Black Mountain Gold Shop (Seeking Votes) ` After this exchange, Song Chi started a new round of shopping, or more accurately, procuring goods. No need to mention the Tungsten Gold War Shields and Tungsten Gold Lances; they were exceptionally popular at the last trade conference. This time he bought 10,000 of each, spending a total of 1,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. He no longer needed the all-purpose Starry Sea translator device, having bought one previously. The Basic Gene Optimization Liquid? He took 1,000 vials of that too, using another 1,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, plus he took 10 vials of the intermediate gene optimization liquid, costing him 100 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. He didnt buy any Life Cores this time. At the last Ruins Market transaction, he found that the currency these Zero Rank aliens used for trading was primarily Life Cores. Once the trade conference ended, most of the resources he had earned were these things, so there was no need to stockpile them in advance. Besides these, he also bought five sets of basic model civilian exoskeletons, each equipped with ten durable batteries, which would be enough for several months of overuse, costing him 110 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. This exoskeleton equipment was mainly for testing; after all, its quite a complex mechanical creation. Without mastering the usage techniques, it would not only fail to augment ones abilities but could also hinder their movement. Whether or not it would be popular still needed to be tested based on the specifics of subsequent transactions. All of the above cost him a total of 2,210 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Considering the funds left over from the last Ruins Marketplace Exchange and the gains from his exploration of the Alien Star Domain, he was now completely out of resources. Even the Floating Land Origin he acquired from selling Electrum on the black market had all been spent in this Eagle Machinery Store. Of course, he hadnt touched the 32 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin that he had exchanged for the Peak First Rank Gold Devouring Vines Crystal of Life, planning to save it for later to enhance the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. As a generic enhancement resource for First Rank Torch Warships like the Spectral Airship, First Rank Floating Land Origin is considered a relatively common resource but still far exceeds the value of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Dont be fooled by the official exchange rate set by the Chenxing Principality of 1 to 10; such resources often have no set market price. Only in the various black markets is there a stable sale of First Rank Floating Land Origins, with exchange rates usually at 1 to 14, 1 to 15, and there have even been transactions at the extremely high rate of 1 to 20 in some individual black markets. And in this Eagle Machinery Store, the price given by the counterpart was also 1 to 10, so Song Chi naturally would not make a losing deal. While Song Chi was buying extensively, at the southern outskirts of Jiangyuan City, the East Mountain Forest Park, Jiangyuan Black Market. Heishan Gold Store is a shop on the periphery of the black market that specializes in purchasing all kinds of metal and mineral resources. The shop buys these unmarketable, full-category mineral resources at 65% of the market price and then transfers them to large machinery stores through special channels at 75% of the market price. Relying on this ten percent margin, Heishan Gold Stores annual income is quite substantial. The main reason is the large volume. With a population of over 20 million in Jiangyuan City and tens of thousands of Torch Warships, plus the private goods diverted by the basic employees of the Floating Land mining companies each month, the amount of mineral resources flowing into the black market every year is extremely astonishing. Even for Heishan Gold Store, just an outer-periphery purchasing store of the black market, the annual profit is extremely lucrative. Of course, the main reason is the strong backing of Heishan Gold Store. As a business of the underground force Heishan Society of Jiangyuan City, ordinary forces dare not provoke them, and those who could provoke, dont bother to suppress it. Today, however, is different. In a corner of the street, several figures quietly observe everything inside and outside of Heishan Gold Store. These people have been targeting Heishan Gold Store for nearly ten days, yet the entire Heishan Gold Store and the backer Heishan Society have not noticed them at all, showing the power behind these watchers. In a corner at the back, a man wearing a black hat suddenly received a transmission from his communicator. The next moment, his lazy expression transformed, with a look of deep respect surfacing in his eyes. Target confirmed, right in Heishan Gold Store. Go! Acknowledged! After this command, the several figures scattered around the street acted at once, releasing their First Rank presence and Pressure. A flash of Ghost Light flickered across their foreheads, and then ten formidable Soldier Figurines emerged out of thin air around each figure. Indeed, these four individuals were actually First Rank Torch Ship Captains, and their flagships uniformly carried special components known as Soldier Figurine Trees. With such actions, the commotion caused was naturally not small. There was also a First Rank Spectral Airship Captain stationed in the Heishan Gold Store who sensed something wrong immediately. However, this Heishan Societys First Rank Torch Ship Captain clearly didnt have a Soldier Figurine Tree or any other special component in his flagship. Moreover, the internal space of the gold store didnt support the direct summoning of a Spectral Airship, so he had to rush outside as quickly as possible. At this moment, his only thought was to summon his flagship as soon as possible. As long as he boarded his Spectral Airship, even if he couldnt defeat the enemy, they wouldnt be able to capture or kill him quickly, and as long as he could hold on for a while, the black market patrols would arrive. Although chaotic, the black market was officially recognized by all the forces in Jiangyuan City and naturally had its own patrol system. But the shadows outside the street were clearly well-prepared. How could they let him have his wish? Once the forty First Rank Soldier Figurines appeared, they immediately sealed off the entire Heishan Gold Store watertight. No matter where the Heishan Gold Stores First Rank Torch Ship Captain tried to break out, he would at least be attacked by three or more Soldier Figurines. It was forty against one, with the initiative in their hands. The outcome of this battle was decided from the start. In less than ten seconds, that high-ranking member of the Heishan Society, who had also undergone Life Sublimation and reached Level 14 in their Guidance Technique, was already controlled by a few Soldier Figurines, just like a dead pig. Having done all this, the figures on the street quickly retreated, showing no interest in the thousands of tons of mineral resources inside the Heishan Gold Store. Two minutes later, when those who acted had long disappeared, the black market patrols arrived tardily in their energy-powered vehicles. After a search yielded no leads, they had to leave regretfully; the subsequent reaction of the Heishan Society was no longer a concern for the black market. The Heishan Society wasnt weak, but compared to the major powers of Jiangyuan City, it ranked far behind; otherwise, its businesses could not be limited to just the outskirts of the black market. Its important to know that the core area is the essence of the entire Jiangyuan Black Market, with over 90% of the resources flowing in each year transacted there. One basic criterion distinguishing first-tier from second-tier forces in Jiangyuan City is whether a force has its own ventures in the core area of the black market. Chapter 39: The Merfolk Clan Chapter 39: The Merfolk Clan This point alone reveals the status of the Black Mountain Association in Jiangyuan City. As for everything happening in the black market of Jiangyuan at the moment, Song Chi was completely unaware. After depleting all his funds, he left the Torch Marketplace of Jiangyuan. Two days later, in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Having cultivated for an entire day in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room yesterday, Song Chi seemed quite spirited as he stood in front of the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, waiting for the platform to finish buffering. 59s 58s ... 1s As soon as the buffering time dropped to zero, Song Chi didnt hesitate to activate the deployment platform again. Above the platform, the originally 10 beams of light and shadow had now increased to 19, meaning that currently, a total of 19 spatial gates had been deployed throughout the boundless expanse of the Shattered Starry Sea. Perhaps because the number of spatial gates had nearly doubled, it hadnt been two minutes since the deployment when ripples of spatial fluctuations came from the entrance of the Ruins Market the noise of spatial gates being activated, signaling that creatures had already come through them into the market. Turning his head to look, several merfolk appeared in Song Chis field of vision, they were sneaking about, their upper bodies human and their lower halves fish. There was no need to consult the Encyclopedia of Civilizations and Species this time; Song Chi was very familiar with this race. Merfolk! The mermaids of this race are extremely famous throughout the Shattered Starry Sea, not for a good reputation, but rather a notorious one. Maid, slave, concubine... and so on. Of course, the merfolk entering the market now were ordinary merfolk, not the extremely rare mermaids. Nevertheless, Song Chi was still quite curious. Merfolk were a rare sight in the Starry Sea; only in those Floating Lands where the water area occupies more than half of the land is it possible for such a race to emerge. After entering the Ruins Market, these merfolk looked around curiously. Observing this, Song Chi took the initiative to approach them. It was clear that these merfolk were well-educated or well-born as no translator was needed, and they could communicate seamlessly in the common language of the Starry Sea. However, his interest quickly waned. These merfolk were obviously young and inexperienced; they easily divulged various information, and they truly had nothing valuable in their possession, except for some Deep Water Clam Pearls and decorative sea snails, which failed to arouse much interest in Song Chi. Deep Water Clam Pearls did have value, but they needed to be old enough. After 300 years, the pearls could be ground into powder to promote the practice of the Guidance Technique. When used in conjunction with the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform, the effect was astounding. If there were pearls over a thousand years old, they would greatly accelerate the practice of the Guidance Technique at level 20 and above. Unfortunately, the pearls the merfolk brought were mostly decades old, none even reaching a century, offering minimal enhancement to the Guidance Technique. Since Song Chi didnt covet what they had, these merfolk naturally couldnt buy anything from the various shops in the Ruins Market. This thoroughly frustrated the merfolk. At the Genetic Optimizing Potion Shop, just the scent of the Basic Gene Optimization Potion was enough for Gore to feel a strong craving well up from his cells. Without a doubt, the potion before him would greatly benefit him. With a few more doses, it could even cause his bloodline to undergo a postnatal sublimation. When it considered the tradition of the Mermaid Clan in the Coral Sea Domain, where bloodline is supreme, a compelling glint suddenly appeared in the depths of its eyes. It suddenly spoke: How does one purchase this special potion? No sooner had it finished speaking than the text on the light screen in the center of the shop began to change. [The age of the Deep Water Clam Pearls is insufficient; the older they are, the higher their value, with a minimum age of three hundred years required.] Seeing this message, Gores eyes sparkled with an extraordinary gleam, almost making Song Chi, who was in another shop, laugh out loud. In truth, he could understand. The Shattered Starry Sea stretched countless trillions of light-years, giving birth to numerous civilizations, and among those non-technological ones that pursued mighty power within themselves, ones genetic (bloodline) superiority or inferiority basically dictated the lives of their members. Being born into such civilizations, those who were born with inferior bloodlines yet harbored great ambition were extremely pitiable, for they saw no hope at all. And such utterly hopeless matters were now laid out before their very eyes, one could only imagine the excitement in their hearts. Watching the male mermaid quietly head towards the entrance of the Ruins Market, Song Chis eyes shone with anticipation, wondering if the other party would bring him any unexpected surprises. ... Blood Sea Floating Land, Coral Sea Domain. To the north of Conch Island, two hundred miles off the southern part of the Sea Snail Islands in the Coral Sea Domain, a hidden, faintly visible portal had appeared on the sea bed at some unknown time. At that moment, a slight spatial fluctuation began within this illusory portal, followed by Gore, fresh from his exit from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, appearing in front of it. Turning his head to look back at the portal, which had once again calmed, the gleam in Gores eyes could no longer be concealed. The thing known as ambition, which had been deeply buried in his heart, quietly surfaced once more and this time, Gore did not suppress it; in a brief moment, it became uncontrollable. On Conch Island, the hollowed-out interior of the island held a palace that was somewhat dilapidated. This place was the homeland of the Mermaid Clans Copper Spear Tribe. Once a King Level tribe of the mermaid clan, the Copper Spear Tribe had declined after several tribulations. Under the constant pressure of other larger tribes, the only territory left under the Copper Spear Tribes control was this Sea Snail Islands region, spanning only a thousand miles around, with pitifully scarce resources harvested each year. Generation after generation, the once King Level bloodline of the Copper Spear Tribe had degraded, and now the strongest in the tribe was no more than Second Rank. In the endless Blood Sea where the survival of the fittest reigned, they were precariously endangered. Inside a hidden underwater cavern deep within the tribal area, the tribal chief looked angrily at Gore. Trading Deep Water Clam Pearls aged over three hundred years for that unknown potion? Gore, I think youve lost your mind. Gore firmly met the gaze of the Second Rank fishman. Father, I am sure that the potion can purify our diluted King Level bloodline. With your current strength, as long as you can purify the bloodline by factor of two, you will definitely enter Third Rank. The Copper Spear Tribe chieftain stared at his son, his voice solemn: You must understand what youre saying. Strange objects capable of purifying bloodlines are exceedingly rare. If its a sham, your resource allocation will be reduced by eighty percent each month from now on. Without hesitation, Gore continued to nod firmly. The chieftain said nothing more but waved his hand and threw a jade box at him, inside which were several shiny, translucent pearls. ... Chapter 40: The Trickster King Song Chi Chapter 40: The Trickster King Song Chi Zhu Tian Ruins Market. As time passed, more members from different alien races entered the Ruins Market, and the streets gradually bustled with activity. However, Song Chi was not happy. He had remained in the stall area, hoping to discover one or two Starry Sea oddities like he had the last time, but none had surfaced. As for the commodities in the stores, which were all sold at five times the purchase price, though they were still extremely popular, these were already within his expected income and not at all surprising. He yearned for unexpected earnings. Just then, his eyes brightened, and he fixed his gaze toward the entrance of the Ruins Market. With intense excitement and anticipation, Gore returned to the Ruins Market, its objective very clear, bypassing the overcrowded freely set up stalls and heading straight for the store selling gene optimization potions. How many of these genetic potions can a three-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl be exchanged for? In the center of the store, Gore seemed somewhat nervous. The Copper Gore Tribe had long declined, and even with his father being the tribes leader, a Second Rank merman, the Deep Water Clam Pearls over three hundred years old that he could bring out numbered no more than six. Naturally, the more genetic potions he could exchange them for, the better. In the free stall area, Song Chis figure remained motionless, yet his spiritual focus had already shifted to the genetic potion store. After pondering for a moment, he gave a price. [One three-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl can be exchanged for three genetic potions.] According to the prices in Chenxing Principality, a three-hundred-year-old Deep Water Pearl could sell for more than 200,000 Credit Points, while three basic gene potions cost 30,000 Credit Points. He would be earning a profit margin of more than six times, which wasnt even considered excessive, was it? Gore, of course, did not know Song Chis thoughts. It reached into its belongings, and four Deep Water Clam Pearls, roughly three hundred years old, appeared in its palm. After a moments hesitation, it put three pearls back and handed one across the counter. Ill have three genetic optimization potions first. Song Chi was not in a hurry. He controlled the Power of Laws within the Ruins Market to take the three-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl. Then, three basic genetic potions automatically floated out from below the counter, delivering them into Gores hands. Unable to wait, Gore picked up one potion and immediately downed it. For creatures that had never used it before, the effect of a basic level gene potion was quite remarkable. After enduring a rather painful gene optimization, feeling that familiar powerful bloodline in his body, Gore could not help but burst into laughter. Following this, it took out those three Deep Water Clam Pearls again, exchanging them for nine genetic optimization potions. That wasnt all; to Song Chis surprise, it brought out two even larger Deep Water Clam Pearls. These are seven hundred and nine hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls, much more precious than the three hundred-year-old ones. If I use these two pearls for an exchange, how many genetic potions can I get? Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Chi quickly gave a reply. [A seven hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl can be exchanged for ten gene optimization potions, a nine hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl for twenty gene optimization potions.] Seeing this exchange rate, Gores eyes showed internal conflict. While excited, there was also a hint of struggle. Deep Water Pearls older than seven hundred years were highly valuable. Even when the Copper Gore Tribe was once a royal merfolk tribe, the clans treasury wouldnt have more than fifty such pearls over seven hundred years old. If he exchanged these two pearls, considering the current size of the territory controlled by the Copper Gore Tribe, it would likely be difficult to collect pearls of this age again. As he was still wrestling with the decision, footsteps approached from behind, and Gore turned to look; it was a member of the Starry Sea Human Race who had walked in. The aura emanating from this human was only average, but his tone was indeed alarming. May I ask how much stock of this genetic potion do you have in your store? If its not too much, Ill take it all. While speaking, the person threw a large amount of Floating Land Origin and Life Cores onto the table, including Zero Rank and First Rank ones. Upon hearing this, Gore no longer hesitated and quickly said: Deal, these two seven-hundred-year and nine-hundred-year Deep Water Clam Pearls will be exchanged for all the genetic potions. The moment the words left his mouth, Gore failed to notice the slight upward curl at the corner of the mouth of the human standing behind him, which was quickly concealed. The human who had come in was naturally Song Chi, who saw the hesitation of the merfolk and thus came over to add fuel to the fire. He couldnt help it; seven-hundred-year and nine-hundred-year Deep Water Clam Pearls were extremely rare, and for him at level 5 of the Guidance Technique they were of great assistance. He couldnt bear to let them slip through his fingers. With his current cultivation progress, even with the acceleration of an All-Attributes Cultivation Room, it would still take half a year for his Guidance Technique to break through to level 6. This pace was not slow; in fact, it could be considered extremely fast, seeing as he had taken less than a month to break through from level 4 to level 5. But Song Chi was not satisfied with this speed. The cultivation of the Guidance Technique still had a long way to go. If it was this sluggish in the early stages, what would he do when he reached level 30 or even level 40? With these two seven-hundred-year and nine-hundred-year Deep Water Clam Pearls, he was confident that he could break through to level 6 of the Guidance Technique within a month. And with the additional four three-hundred-year pearls, he felt somewhat certain he could break through to level 7 within three months. After handing over thirty Basic Gene Potions to Gore, Song Chi felt certain; as long as the transaction was completed, no amount of regret from Gore would matter afterward. The trading rules he had designed for the Zhu Tian Ruins Market were such that transactions had to follow the principle of mutual consent, and a trade could not happen unless both parties agreed. But once a trade was successful, any regrets would be moot. Ahem! Seeing that the merfolks transaction was complete, Song Chi knew it was his turn to step in. He cleared his throat to catch Gores attention and continued to ask: May I know how much stock of the genetic potion you have in the store? With that thought, the characters on the screen changed accordingly. [Nearly five figures.] Knowing full well the situation, he pretended to lament: Theres so much? Its a pity I dont have enough funds, otherwise I would definitely buy them all. Hearing his voice, Gore subconsciously nodded in agreement. Seizing the opportunity, Song Chi took the initiative to start a conversation. Friend, I saw that youve also purchased quite a few of these genetic potions; it seems youve realized their potency. How about we make a deal? Gores brow furrowed, a flicker of wariness in his heart. What kind of deal? Song Chi feigned ignorance, whispering: Ill give you a sum of Floating Land Origin, and in return, you help me buy an Enhancement Gene Potion, how about that? Gores eyes focused, taken aback for a moment. He did not agree straight away but instead countered with a question. Enhancement Gene Potion? Whats that? Chapter 41: The Miraculous Effects of Mermaid Tears Chapter 41: The Miraculous Effects of Mermaid Tears Song Chis eyes gleamed with pride, and he struck just the right note of a lucky fellow who had stumbled upon a more potent potion hidden behind this genetic potion shop by chance, taking that pride to the extreme. He covertly scanned the area behind him and, seeing no one around, leaned in close to Gores ear and whispered, Its the enhanced version of this gene optimization potion, with effects that far surpass the one you see here by tenfold. I previously spent a great deal at a heavy cost to buy one, and the effect was simply intoxicating. Its a pity the shop has a special rule that one can only purchase one. Otherwise, I would buy them all. Instantly, Gore seemed like a rabbit whose tail had been stepped on, and he almost jumped up. What, an effect ten times greater than the gene optimization potion? Is there really such an enhanced potion? As if in response to him, the text on the central screen in the shop changed again. [The Advanced Genetic Potion, currently only nine available, its effect indeed far exceeds that of the regular gene optimization potion.] With that text, nine glowing vials with noticeably more exquisite packaging appeared on the counter. Pop! One of the nine blue vials was opened slightly, and immediately a faint scent of the potion wafted out. Although it was resealed in an instant, the mere whiff of it made Gore feel as if every cell in his body was cheering, and his already once augmented bloodline (genes) showed faint signs of reviving again. Instinctively, Gore knew that this advanced type of gene optimization potion could greatly elevate his bloodline. Merely one vial might not be enough to completely restore his bloodline to its peak King Level condition, but with two, three vials, reviving a significant part of the King Level bloodline would certainly not be a problem. With that thought, he suddenly spoke loudly. Please reserve these nine advanced genetic potions for me, I will be back shortly. Seeing his reaction, Song Chi remained calm, but the screen in the center of the shop changed once again. [The Advanced Genetic Potion is expensive to produce and rare in quantity, only exchangeable with Deep Water Clam Pearls over a thousand years old.] Gore glanced briefly and said nothing. He just turned and left the Ruins Market at a speed faster than before. ... It was still the palace within Conch Island, where the chieftain of the Copper Gore tribe waved his lower bodys fish tail vigorously, creating a strong current spreading around. The pressure of a Second Rank creature was especially terrifying. Ridiculous, what do you take thousand-year Deep Water Clam Pearls for? Or do you think... Before it could finish its roar, Gore had already pulled out more than thirty Basic Gene Optimization Potions and handed them to his father. When the chieftain of the Copper Gore tribe took hold of a Basic Gene Optimization Potion and smelled it, the next second his reaction was the same as Gores before, his eyes flashing with brilliance as his depleted bloodline seemed to come back to life. This is the potion you spoke of? It actually has such an effect. Are you certain theres an advanced potion that exceeds this by ten times? Gore nodded firmly, his attitude utterly confident. The chieftain of the Copper Gore tribe held the potion tightly in his hand and after pondering for a moment, looked back at Gore. This matter is a divine opportunity for our Copper Gore tribe. Since you are certain, then go and exchange for it. However, I dont have any thousand-year Deep Water Clam Pearls on hand right now, so take this and try it. Remember, this item is extremely rare; try to exchange for as many of those advanced potions as possible. ... In Zhu Tian Ruins Market, when the eagerly awaited Gore returned, Song Chi refocused his attention on the genetic potion shop. Hearing Gores response, his brows furrowed deeply, and his heart was sorely disappointed. No millennium deep water clam pearls? Then in that case, these advanced gene optimization potions cannot be exchanged for you. As he thought this, just as he was about to control the virtual light screen in the shop to reply, Gore took the initiative and took out an item. Though I lack millennium deep water clam pearls, this items value surpasses that of the millennium pearls. It is a rarity from our merfolk, conceived by a mermaid once in a thousand years, known to other creatures as Mermaids Tear. As he spoke, he had already taken out the so-called Mermaids Tear and placed it on the counter in the shop. Then he added one more thing: This Mermaids Tear was conceived by an ancestor of mine, a Third Rank Level mermaid. It has the power to promote life form evolution for the majority of creatures in Starry Sea. When the crystal tear, even clearer than the deep water pearls, appeared, Song Chis whole attention converged upon it. He knew the Mermaids Tear all too well, as it was one of the few known items that could provide an extra success rate for the advancement of the Torch Warship. According to Gore, this Mermaids Tear was conceived by a Third Rank mermaid, which meant it could also increase the success rate for the advancement of Torch Warships of Third Rank and below. First Rank to Second Rank, an increase of 10%. Second Rank to Third Rank, an increase of 5%. Though these figures might not look big, they are of utmost importance to every Torch Ship Captain about to commence their advancement, second only to their very lives. And right now, Song Chi indeed needed this item. His mothers Dragonfly had an exceedingly low evolution success rate, and even with his father giving it his all, the prospects were not looking good. If he could obtain an item that enhanced success rates, his father would have used it for his mother a long time ago, rather than waiting until now, and the Titanium Crystal was still but a pipe dream. Therefore, he had to get this Mermaids Tear by all means necessary. [Third Rank Mermaids Tear, its value is acceptable.] [Given the value of the item, the restriction of a single advanced genetic optimization potion per person is lifted, allowing for the exchange of three advanced genetic optimization potions.] Originally, he wanted to offer just one, but after some consideration, he felt that was pressing too hard. If it upset Gore and led to haggling over the virtual light screen, what then? The identity he had established for all the transaction AIs in each shop was to be completely fair and unbending with set prices. To avoid breaking this persona, he finally decided on three potions for the exchange. The number was neither too many nor too few, being just the right amount. He believed Gore would not refuse it. And just as he thought, although Gore originally wanted to bargain, the AI light screen gave no concessions. In the end, it agreed to the trade. With the three intermediate gene optimization potions delivered into Gores hands, Song Chi likewise obtained the Mermaids Tear, barely able to contain his joy. With the addition of this Mermaids Tear, and with his father coming up with more solutions, the official advancement of the Dragonfly seven months later should have a success rate of over 50%. Although still not very safe, it was much higher than 24%. Furthermore, if he could eventually get his hands on that Titanium Crystal, there should still be a significant increase. Chapter 42: Summary of Earnings (Chase for Reads on Tuesday) Chapter 42: Summary of Earnings (Chase for Reads on Tuesday) Time passed, and as more alien races entered the Ruins Market, the goods Song Chi had acquired for over two thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin were sold out. One Basic Gene Optimization Potion per strand of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, he sold it for five strands. One strand of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin got 20 Tungsten Gold Lances and Tungsten Gold Combat Shields, but he only sold five for the same price. A Basic Civilian Exoskeleton set worth 200,000 Credit Points (20 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin), he sold for 100 strands. Under these prices, which were many times over the cost, Song Chis funds quickly surpassed 8,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, making a hefty profit. What made him particularly happy was that among the goods worth over 8,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, there were more than 100 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. Adding to the 32 strands he already possessed, this was enough for him to enhance the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component several more times. And it was not over yet; the trading in the free stall area was still ongoing, allowing him to take a cut from the transaction taxes every minute. Song Chi estimated that by the end of the trade meet, his funds should exceed 10,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Besides, he continued to acquire materials with huge price discrepancies to resell in the black market, ensuring another tidy sum. The only disappointment was that even though he was constantly monitoring every stall in the stall area, he still couldnt find another Starry Sea Oddity. He did not dwell on this too much. After all, the current Rank of the Ruins Market was only lv9, where only Zero Rank Starry Sea Alien Races could enter the market through the spatial gates he had deployed. The chances of a Zero Rank being obtaining a Starry Sea Oddity were already exceedingly slim. Realizing this, he stopped deliberately seeking Starry Sea Oddities. He planned to wait until the markets rank increased, which would then increase the likelihood of finding strange objects significantly. Several hours later, half an hour before the end of the Ruins Market trading session, Song Chi decided to try setting up his stall. He then displayed more than two thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. His significant move quickly attracted the attention of numerous aliens nearby. Within minutes, over a hundred of them had gathered around his stall. Just when the crowd of alien species was curious about what Song Chi intended to trade these Zero Rank Floating Land Origins for, the sign he took out, written in the universal language of the Starry Sea, immediately elicited a sigh. Exchange for First Rank Floating Land Origin, 11 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin for 1 strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin, it read. When they realized he wanted to exchange for First Rank Floating Land Origin, more than half of the gathered aliens dispersed immediately. First Rank Floating Land Origin was much rarer than Zero Rank, and most of the aliens present didnt have any, so how could they exchange? Song Chi was not surprised; instead, he felt a flicker of joy when he saw that dozens of figures had not left. Although the exchange rate between First Rank and Zero Rank Floating Land Origins in the Ruins Market had always been 1:10, the rate he was offering of 1:11 was a bit of a loss. However, it was still acceptable compared to Chenxing Principalitys rates of 1:14 or 1:15. He would not lose as long as some aliens were willing to trade. Soon after, an alien of an unknown race stepped forward to inquire. 1:11 is still a bit low. If you offer 12 strands of Zero Rank for 1 strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin, Im willing to exchange 10 strands with you, the alien proposed. Hearing this, Song Chi firmly shook his head. At a rate of 1:12, although he would not lose out, he would hardly gain anything for his efforts. Why would he want to work for free? ` The price of the First Rank Floating Land Origin at the black market is not stable; 1:14 is the average trading ratio, true, but who could guarantee that when he sells, it wont just happen to be pressed down to 1:12? Seeing that he stood his ground, some of the alien races chose to leave. In the end, fewer than twenty remained at the stall, but Song Chi was already quite satisfied. With nearly twenty Starry Sea Alien Races present, it was unlikely that he would end up with no successful trades at all. Besides, this was just an impulsive attempt that didnt require any cost. Even if he didnt make a trade with any of them, it was no big deal. The final result was much better than Song Chi had anticipated. Out of the eighteen alien races, twelve successfully traded with him, with one of them trading 100 strands at once. By the end of the trade meeting, Song Chi had accumulated more than 11,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in his possession, including a considerable amount of 302 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. As for the remaining materials, excluding the six Deep Water Clam Pearls, the Mermaids Tear, Mercury Crystal, Electrum, Life Core, and other enhancement resources he needed to use, the total value of other available materials exceeded 5,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. For these materials, Song Chi only planned to keep about 2,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Considering the number of Spatial Gates placed in Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the number of aliens that could enter the Ruins Market for trading was limited. He estimated that keeping 2,000 strands for purchasing was about right, as keeping more was pointless, given the market sizepurchasing too much would likely result in surplus stock that couldnt be sold. As for the other materials worth over 3,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, he planned to use them all for enhancing the Cang Qiong. Two days after the Ruins Market trade, Song Chi made several trips to the black market and exchanged all of the materials worth over 3,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin for Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, Mercury Crystal, Electrum, and other warship enhancing resources before retreating into the Ruins Market. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Free Stall Area. The Cang Qiong had already been summoned, and after two days of preparation, Song Chi did not hesitate to start a new round of warship enhancement. The first component to be enhanced was naturally the highest quality Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator on the Cang Qiong, a Glory Quality energy shield of orange color. During the previous battle against the First Rank Peak Gold Devouring Vine, the performance was very good, which further strengthened Song Chis decision to continue enhancing it. Currently, the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator is at Level 10, and enhancing it further requires 20 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin + 20 tons of Mercury Crystal, in addition to a one-time provision of 5,000 Spectral Energy Points. The First Rank Floating Land Origin and Mercury Crystal were already prepared by Song Chi, but the simplest Spectral Energy Points had now become a problem. The standard Spectral Engine on the Cang Qiong had been enhanced to Level 14, but the attached Youneng Pool capacity was only just enough at 5,000 points. Enhancing the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator to Level 11 was no problem, but after that, more Spectral Energy Points would not suffice. Out of necessity, Song Chi had to spend extra resources to enhance the Spectral Engine directly to Level 19. Fortunately, the Spectral Engine was just a standard colorless component, and enhancing it to the First Rank only required Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and Zero Rank Life Core. Spectral Engine Level 19 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 118/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 20 minutes Youneng Pool: 9000 points (can store 9000 Spectral Energy Points) UpRank Requirement: The component has reached the peak of enhancement and can no longer be enhanced ` Chapter 43: Spending Money Like Water Chapter 43: Spending Money Like Water ` Watching the Spectral Engine that had been enhanced to its limit, the Spectral Energy Pool barely reached 9,000 points. Song Chis mind was made up; he had to get his hands on a high-quality engine component as soon as possible. Take the Nuclear Fusion Engine component as an examplewhen it was at lv0, the associated Energy Pool had an impressive capacity of 5,000 points. If it were to be enhanced to lv19, it would probably exceed 30,000 points. There would be no need to face the current situation, with not only inefficient energy supply but also an inadequate capacity of the Energy Pool. With the current 9,000 points in the Spectral Energy Pool, Song Chi estimated that if the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator were to be enhanced a few more times, it likely wouldnt be enough. However, at present he didnt have a choice. Yesterday, he accessed the White Towers local network and checked the marketplace; there were no engine components of blue quality or higher. There were a few of colorless quality, but with average attributes and high prices, he wasnt interested. For now, he had to make do with what was available. Upon completing the enhancement of the Spectral Engine, naturally, the Dark Matter Energy Shield was next. Song Chi had plenty of First Rank Floating Land Origin and Mercury Crystals and didnt mind using them up. The orange glory quality components were good enough for long-term use. Investing sufficient resources for early enhancement was still very cost-effective. Dozens of seconds later, he had enhanced the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component all the way to lv15, spending a total of 200 threads of First Rank Floating Land Origin and 150 tons of Mercury Crystals. Looking at its attributes, there indeed was a significant improvement. Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv15 Quality: Orange Feature: Additional 85% increase in Shield Value Feature 2: Defense Value of the shield is doubled Consumption: 60/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defense: 880 Shield Value: 16,280/16,280 Charge: 20s; Post-overload Buffer: 35 minutes UpRank Requirement: 70 threads of Floating Land Origin (First Rank), 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, 45 tons of Mercury Crystals It can be said that the properties of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component, enhanced to lv15, had terrifyingly increased. Especially the defense and shield values, which went from 380880 and 6,08016,280, respectively. This was a substantial upgrade. The size of this increase was naturally linked to the quality of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component. High-quality warship components always come with unique features. These percentage-based features of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator meant the higher the enhancement level, the more terrifying the improvements. Actually, Song Chi wanted to continue enhancing the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. He still had 102 threads of First Rank Floating Land Origin and 50 tons of Mercury Crystals, which were more than enough for another enhancement. Regrettably, he didnt have enough Spectral Energy Points. Enhancing the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator from lv15 to lv16 required 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, but he currently had only 9,000 points in the Spectral Energy Pool. With no other option, Song Chi could only shift his focus to the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree component. This component, besides the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator and the Goldrock Ship Armor, was the only one on the Cangqiong that could utilize First Rank Floating Land Origin. He wasnt planning on enhancing the Goldrock Ship Armor, so he naturally turned his attention to the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree. In the end, he spent 90 threads of First Rank Floating Land Origin and also enhanced the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree component to lv15. Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree lv15 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 200 per unit (Spectral Energy Points) ` ` Effect: Fire Peony Soldier Effigy (Summons ten level lv15 Fire Peony Soldier Figurines; as long as the figurines are not destroyed, they can remain indefinitely, but if they perish, it would take 24 hours before they could be summoned again). UpRank Requirement: 30 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 4000 Spectral Energy Points. By now, Song Chi had only the last 12 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin left in his hand; it was impossible to enhance any other First Rank components in the short term. After completing the enhancement of the two components with the highest quality on the Cangqiong, Song Chi shifted his focus onto the White Torch Warship Body component. Although this component did not directly increase the Shuttles attack or defence, it determined the number of special component slots on a Torch Warship and the level cap of the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform. Of course, the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform was of little importance to Song Chi, but the special component slots were something he could never have too many of, even though, apart from the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree, there were no other special components currently on the Cangqiong. Still, who knows what the future could bring? It was good to enhance in advance and keep additional special component slots ready. The White Torch Warship Body, just like when it was colorless, or rather the amount of enhancement resources required had no relation to the quality of the Seed of Torch. From lv0lv1, it only needed 5 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 200 Spectral Energy Points. lv1lv2, 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 400 Spectral Energy Points. lv2lv3, 15 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 600 Spectral Energy Points. And so on. In the end, Song Chi spent 225 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, upgrading the White Torch Warship Body from lv0 to lv9. He could have directly upgraded the Torch Warship Body, that is, the Seed of Torch, to lv10 or above, but after some consideration, he decided not to do so. Because once the Warship Body was upgraded from lv9 to lv10, the Cangqiong would transition from a Spectral Shuttle to an advanced Spectral Airship. Advancing to a Spectral Airship was not an issue; given Cangqiongs foundation, there was hardly any chance of failure. But that wasnt the key point; advancing the Cangqiong would increase the risk of deployments in the Alien Star Domain correspondingly, which was clearly not what Song Chi, who just wanted to scavenge some ordinary resources peacefully, wanted to see. Therefore, he decided to stop the enhancement of the White Torch Warship Body at lv9. However, even without advancing to a Spectral Airship in one go, the Cangqiong upgraded to lv9 had its special component slots increased from the initial two to six. The Torch Warships of Torch Human Civilization, depending on the quality of their Seed of Torch, would gain a different number of special component slots with every 5 levels the Torch Warship Body was upgraded. Colorless Torch Warship Body, every 5 levels, 2 more slots are added. White Torch Warship Body, every 5 levels, 4 more slots are added. Blue Quality Torch Warship Body, every 5 levels, 6 more slots are added. Purple Torch Warship Body, every 5 levels, 8 more slots are added. ... As a Torch Warship bound to a White Seed of Torch, the Cangqiong would gain 4 extra special slot places with every 5-level upgrade of the Torch Warship Body. Of course, this was not completely fixed. If Song Chi could further upgrade the quality of his Seed of Torch in the future, the Warship itself would gain additional special slot places corresponding to the level of the Torch Warship Body. After enhancing the White Torch Warship Body and seeing that he still had a considerable amount of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin left, Song Chi then turned his attention to the Goldrock Ship Armor that he had not yet enhanced. As a component with White Quality Warship Armor, the cost-effectiveness of its enhancement was quite substantial, although it hadnt been on the top of Song Chis list of components to enhance first, due to its overlapping functions with the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. Chapter 44: The Cang Qiong with Greatly Changed Attributes (Seeking Follow-up Reads on Wednesday) Chapter 44: The Cang Qiong with Greatly Changed Attributes (Seeking Follow-up Reads on Wednesday) ` The resources required to enhance the Goldrock Ship Armor component, besides Electrum, were exactly the same as those needed for the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree from before. At last, Song Chi spent 295 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and 81 tons of Electrum to enhance the Goldrock Ship Armor all the way to lv10. In addition, during the enhancement process, he added 2 tons of Phantom Crystal at every level, using up a total of 20 tons. These Phantom Crystals were obtained from the previous slaying of the Gold Devouring Vine, initially amounting to 110 tons, leaving 90 tons remaining after the enhancement. After adding these Phantom Crystals, the subsequent Cang Qiongs Warship Armor would carry a certain degree of invisibility, making it harder to be detected and tracked by alien species in the Alien Star Domain. The reason why he didnt use all the crystals was naturally because the Quality of the Goldrock Ship Armor was too low. Given the white Quality of the ship armor, it wouldnt be long before Song Chi would replace it, so there was no need to use all of the Phantom Crystals on it. Goldrock Ship Armor lv10 Quality: White Consumption: 10/s Defence: 230 UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank), 2000 Energy Points, 20 tons of Electrum. Having enhanced the Goldrock Ship Armor and seeing that there were still some enhancement resources left over, he also enhanced both the Spectral Main Cannon and the Patrol Radar to lv10. Spectral Main Cannon lv10 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 40 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 99 Charge: 4s; Buffer: 6s UpRank Requirement: 100 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1600 Spectral Energy Points. ...... Patrol Radar lv10 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 5/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 1 light-minute Precision: 30 Advanced Requirement: 140 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2000 Spectral Energy Points. After enhancing these two standard components to this point, they were essentially at their peak. Song Chi did not plan to expend more resources on these two any further since they were soon to be replaced. Currently, they were just serving as a transition. Assessing the remaining funds in hand, besides the 2000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin set aside in advance, as well as six Deep Water Clam Pearls and the Third Rank Mermaids Tear, there were only a few leftover miscellaneous resources unused. Thinking back to the grand feeling of having over ten thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin at hand not even an hour ago, it wasnt long before nearly ten thousand strands of these resources were completely depleted. Song Chi couldnt help but feel somewhat emotional. The speed of advancement for the Torch Human Civilizations Torch Warship system was indeed extremely fast, but this was undoubtedly built upon the premise of consuming massive amounts of resources. The entire Torch Human Civilization was like a gargantuan gold-devouring beast, incessantly seizing vast resources from the Shattered Starry Sea every moment. Of course, this was not exclusive to Torch Human Civilization; in the Shattered Starry Sea, which middle and high-level civilization wasnt the same? After his contemplation, Song Chi willed it, and immediately the entire properties of Cang Qiong appeared before his eyes. After more than a month of strengthening and UpRanking, Cang Qiong had undergone tremendous changes in its overall attributes compared to when it was first integrated. ` [Name: Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch-Spectral Shuttle] [Level: lv9] [Base Components: White Torch Warship Body lv9, Spectral Main Cannon lv10, Spectral Secondary Cannon lv0, Goldrock Warship Armor lv10, Spectral Engine lv19, Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv15, Patrolling Radar lv10, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (8/8)] [Additional Components: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree lv15 (1/6)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 9000/9000] [Materials: First Rank Floating Land Origin 12 strands, Zero Rank Floating Land Origin 2215 strands, Mercury Crystal 50 tons, three hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls 3 pieces...] ... After closing the properties panel of Cang Qiong, Song Chi took out a three-hundred-year-old deep water clam pearl. Spectral energy gathered in the palm of his hand, and soon after, the surface of the clam pearl placed in his hand began to tremble lightly, and as time passed, the frequency of trembling became more and more astonishing. To the eye, it seemed as if it would burst apart in the next moment. However, that was not the case. When the trembling reached a certain frequency, it gradually subsided. When the pearl completely stopped trembling, its surface suddenly showed innumerable fine cracks, and it ultimately turned into a pile of powder. This was certainly not some trick, but rather an indication that Song Chis control over spectral energy had reached an extremely fine level: he had infused the pearl with spectral energy without damaging its external appearance and then completely pulverized it from the inside. Taking out an intermediate body tempering potion, Song Chi carefully poured all the powder into the potion, and then gently shook it to mix. Indeed, this was the usage method for deep water clam pearls. When taken with a body tempering potion and coupled with an All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the effect would be particularly astonishing. Quickly arriving at the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi swallowed the intermediate body tempering potion in his hand, then stood with his legs firm and his hands spread open, palm up, entering the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique practice as swiftly as he could. As for the Tears of the Mermaid stored on Cang Qiong, it obviously wasnt convenient to give it to mom now. He would wait until he returned from his next Alien Star Domain exploration. By then, presenting it would be perfectly timed with the exploration. If he brought it out now, he would find it difficult to explain, though if he didnt want to talk about it, mom and dad wouldnt pry, but finding a more justifiable moment was always better. Inside the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, having just begun practicing the standard Guidance Technique, spectral energy within the enclosed space began to converge rapidly. Despite being somewhat mentally prepared, Song Chi was still startled by the terrifying speed of cultivation. With the operation of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, he felt as if the spectral energy from outside was like homing swallows, not needing his full effort to draw it in, but actively converging into his body. If the speed of using an all-abilities cultivation room under normal circumstances was rated as 6, then his current cultivation speed was 60. The Guidance Technique that had just broken through less than twenty days ago had already made significant progress. For a moment, Song Chi was somewhat captivated; this rate of cultivation was like something out of a dream. After a day and a night, Song Chi exited his state of cultivation. The accelerated effect of the three-hundred-year-old deep water clam pearl had ended. Stepping out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chis spirit submerged into his own body, and soon he ascertained the results of this session of cultivation. Just this one day of cultivation was equivalent to two months of training. The break through the lv6 that originally required about half a year now only needed four months. Excitement filled Song Chis heart; the results were truly astounding. After the excitement, he quickly calmed down, well aware that this had a lot to do with his first use of the clam pearl for cultivation support. The subsequent uses would definitely yield diminishing returns. Clenching his fists, Song Chi felt a hint of regret. This is just an intermediate body tempering potion. If there were an advanced body tempering potion to use with it, the results would surely be even better. Despite feeling some regret in his heart, Song Chi also understood that this was merely wishful thinking. Advanced body tempering potions were not the same as the middle-low level ones; they too were classified as strategic resources by the Chenxing Principality and were not easily distributed. Only the nobility of the principality had fixed yearly quotas. Ordinary citizens could not even dream of obtaining them. At the entrance to the Ruins Market, Song Chis figure gradually became illusory, and soon completely vanished within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. He was very tempted to use up all the five remaining deep water clam pearls, but he had already stayed in the Ruins Market for two days and two nights. If he did not go out to show his face, it was likely that his mom would forcibly break into his room soon. In the living room, just as Song Chi stepped out of the bedroom, he unexpectedly found that dad was at home today. He sat on the sofa, eyes fixed on the star chart projected by the communication bracelet in his hand, pondering something. Chapter 45: Deep Water Clam Pearls + Advanced Body Tempering Potion Chapter 45: Deep Water Clam Pearls + Advanced Body Tempering Potion Song Chi immediately leaned in closer. Dad, what are you measuring up here? Song Chao glanced sideways at his son without answering, quickly returning his attention to the star chart in front of him. Seeing this, Song Chi turned to look at the kitchen. Noticing that his mother wasnt paying attention to the living room, he whispered into Song Chaos ear: Dad, is there any specific news about the Titanium Crystal? Song Chao looked unchanged, saying lightly, This matter is not for you to involve yourself with. Focus on preparing for your third drop in the Alien Star Domain. Though Song Chaos tone was mild, Song Chi, who had lived with him for thirty years, knew him all too well. Normally, his dad was very easy-going, but when he got serious, his tone would become even fainter, and the decisions made at such times would not be easily changed. If he continued to ask about the Titanium Crystal, Song Chao would likely become truly angry. Considering the scene that would ensue from his fathers anger, Song Chi very consciously closed his mouth. After lunch, he briefly informed his parents that for the next five or six days, he would be concentrating on cultivating the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, and if he didnt leave the house during that time, they shouldnt worry about him. Song Chao and Chen Lixia nodded without further questions. The Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, having taken tens of thousands of years for Torch Human Civilization to develop and nearly two hundred thousand years to perfect, actually has effects far beyond imagination. With Spectral Energy supplementing the consumption of Life Energy, although one couldnt achieve the level of breatharianism seen in online novels, it was still quite normal not to eat or drink for ten to fifteen days. However, the rich Blood Qi Energy contained in food could further accelerate the cultivation of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, so most people would still eat normally. Before heading back to his bedroom, Song Chi tentatively asked his father. Dad, do we have a way to get an Advanced Body Tempering Potion? Originally, it was just an offhand question, perhaps subconsciously harbouring a sliver of hope for the Dinghai Song Family previously mentioned by his father, but as soon as the words left his mouth, Song Chi instantly felt he was expecting too much. If that so-called Dinghai Song Family really had significant power, why hadnt he received any sort of treatment as a noble descendant over the past thirty years? Or did the Dinghai Song Family now only possess a High-Level Contemplation Diagram? Yet, Song Chaos next response took Song Chi entirely by surprise. Advanced Body Tempering Potion, do you need this? The effects of this level of Body Tempering Potion are strong, but they also demand a high physical quality. Generally, only those with Guidance Techniques Level 10 and above can use it. Are you sure you want to try it now? Snapping out of his daze, Song Chi asked again, not quite sure. Dad, are you saying we can really get it? Song Chao shook his head. Its not about whether we can get it or not. I have some on hand. If you want it, go take it yourself. Its in the bookshelf on the right side of the study. Saying this, he tossed over a set of keys, and to confirm, he asked again. Are you sure you can use it? The potency of the Advanced Body Tempering Potion is too domineering. If your physical quality isnt sufficient, it will not only fail to speed up your cultivation but could also damage your body. I managed to get a few Deep Water Clam Pearls over three hundred years old during this exploration of the Alien Star Domain, so it should be fine, Upon hearing Song Chis response, Song Chao pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, Deep Water Clam Pearls over three hundred years old are quite rare. Although they are a bit young, they should just about suffice. Go and get them. I was planning to let you use them once your cultivation of the Guidance Technique had reached First Rank. Since you have the good fortune to obtain several old Deep Water Clam Pearls, its also good to use them early; the more effect the Advanced Body Tempering Potion can exert, the better. Song Chi ran excitedly towards the study, and upon using the key his father had provided, he successfully acquired an exquisite potion box from the bookshelf. Inside the box were only three potions, their labels and colors around the edges clearly indicating they were indeed Advanced Body Tempering Potions. Looking at the three elegant purple tube potions, Song Chis eyes grew slightly vacant, and from that moment, he started to regard the phrase Dinghai Song family differently. After hesitating a bit, he ended up taking all three potions. With five Deep Water Clam Pearls in hand, the two pearls dated seven hundred and nine hundred years respectively were more than enough to mix with a single Advanced Body Tempering Potion each, while he planned to use the remaining three three-hundred-year pearls together to neutralize another Advanced Body Tempering Potion. Compared to the effect of an Advanced Body Tempering Potion, a single three-hundred-year Deep Water Clam Pearl was clearly incapable of completely neutralizing its potent nature, but together, they would be about right. Moreover, using them together would not waste the effects of both; it would only greatly prolong the potions duration. Dad, I took all of them, Song Chao nodded lightly, gesturing his agreement, while Chen Lixia on the side, still concerned, admonished him again. Son, dont overdo it. Determine the use yourself, and if your body cant bear it, stop cultivation immediately, I know, Mom. ... Returning to the Ruins Market with three Advanced Body Tempering Potions, Song Chi, in high spirits, entered the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Once his body was adjusted to perfect condition, he swallowed the Advanced Body Tempering Potion mixed with the powder of the three three-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls. For a moment, Song Chi felt a scorching sensation in his abdomen, followed rapidly by a surge of huge energy, not very gentle, stemming from his stomach and rushing into every part of his body. Crack crack crack! Every bone in his body issued a fine popping noise, which sounded alarming, but Song Chis actual feeling was quite good, without that unbearable intense pain, instead, a tingling numbness spread throughout his body. Correspondingly, the speed at which Spectral Energy poured into his body became astonishingly fast. If the cultivation speed was 60 when he took the Intermediate Body Tempering Potion mixed with a single three-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl before, now the cultivation speed reached 100. This speed, although not much higher than before, was bolstered by the potion for a duration of 3 days, which is thrice the time of the previous potions effect. Three days later, when Song Chi awoke from his cultivation, his Level in the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique had risen from lv5 to lv6, and he had also made considerable progress on his way to lv7. Having tasted the sweet fruit of progress, Song Chi didnt cease his cultivation; instead, he took out the second Advanced Body Tempering Potion and mixed in the powder of the seven hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl. Once it was thoroughly neutralized, he swallowed it in one gulp again. This potion was several times more terrifying in effect than the previous one. This time Song Chi not only felt tingling across his body but also experienced a strong pain. Fortunately, it was still manageable, and his body could still endure it. However, Song Chi understood that he couldnt use the nine hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl for a while, unless he wanted all the blood vessels in his body to burst and suffer incurable internal injuries. Chapter 46: Huanbai Tower Asteroid Belt, Tianyu Mining Company Chapter 46: Huanbai Tower Asteroid Belt, Tianyu Mining Company The second dose of the Advanced Body Tempering Potion only lasted for one day, but the pain it brought to Song Chi was far greater than the previous dose, which lasted three days. The reason, in fact, was that the effect of the potion was too strong and his physical constitution was insufficient to absorb it effectively. The pain was intense, but for the astonishing effects on his cultivation, Song Chi could only grit his teeth and endure. ... While Song Chi was fully engaged in his cultivation, outside the White Tower Floating Land in the silent stellar space, a fleet was traveling at full speed. There werent many warships in this fleetless than ten. They had set out from the White Tower Floating Land, heading straight for an asteroid belt not far away. The asteroid belt was less than 300 million kilometers from the White Tower Floating Land. Under the fleets lightspeed cruise, it took barely over ten minutes to arrive at the outskirts of the asteroid belt. As it was within the gravitational field of the White Tower Floating Land, this asteroid belt was simply named the Huanbai Tower Asteroid Belt. The Huanbai Tower Asteroid Belt was a medium-sized asteroid belt with a diameter of less than 100,000 kilometers. After hundreds of years of continuous mining by some mining companies of the White Tower Floating Land, the resources in this belt had been almost completely depleted, with only scattered areas showing traces of civilian interstellar mining ships. But who would have known that such a nearly exhausted resource point would still hide an extremely rare Titanium Crystal Vein? At the periphery of the asteroid belt, inside the main control room of the warship on the left front side of the fleet, Shen Wenjie reflected with a slight sense of wonder. Upon hearing this, Song Chaos voice came through from another Guardian Class Spectral Spaceship that was in communication with the Copper Halberd beneath Shen Wenjie: Lets hope so. The two miners from Tianyu Mining Company who spread the news had only witnessed rocks that looked like Titanium Crystal and hadnt actually confirmed the mining. After this brief exchange, the two of them led the charge into the asteroid belt ahead, followed closely by seven Spectral Airships of various lengths. Indeed, all nine ships of the entire fleet were, unmistakably, Torch Warships. As they advanced, they encountered numerous ordinary interstellar mining ships wandering through the asteroid belt. Although this belt had been mined for hundreds of years, there were no other resource points around the White Tower Floating Land, so some civilian miners naturally still hoped to try their luck in this belt. After all, even though the good old days when resources could be mined everywhere had passed hundreds of years ago, in recent years there had nonetheless been incidents of miners stumbling upon overlooked rare resources and thus making a fortune. Upon seeing this passing fleet, the reactions of these interstellar mining ships were all the same; they all chose to steer clear well in advance, to avoid colliding with these big shots. In the eyes of these ordinary people, each Torch Warship was an absolute big shot, way out of their league, and they couldnt afford to offend them. Not to mention that the Torch Warships in this fleet were very different from the ones they had seen before, especially the two at the very front. The dark armor covering the hundred-meter-long hull, the Ghost Light emanating from the Energy Shields that just one glance told one were impregnablethe massive main cannons at the bow, with a diameter of several meters, looked fierce, and even the shipborne secondary cannons scattered on the hull could easily tear apart any of the highest-configured interstellar mining ships. The fleet proceeded without encountering any accidents. ... ` Tianyu Minings exclusive mining area, now one of the busiest in the Huanbai Tower asteroid belt, saw hundreds to thousands of interstellar mining ships come and go daily. Based on this, the Tianyu Mining Company had specifically formed a fleet tasked with patrolling the mining area to maintain order on a regular basis. Brother Lu, Ive had some good luck today, mined five tons of electrum. How about we grab a drink at Widow Suns after work? Im buying. I heard her mother-in-law went back to her hometown, so after a drink, you can have some wild fun. Upon hearing this, Lu Erhe, who sat in the patrol airship and felt utterly bored, lit up with interest but then feigned indifference as he replied, Got it, well talk after work. Just remember not to skim off too much for yourself if it gets out, I wont have time to cover for you. Side by side in his mining ship, Old He grinned as he heard Lu Erhes response, knowing he could look forward to an additional profit. After toning down his demeanor, Old He bowed with a smile and turned off the short-range communication. What Lu Erhe didnt know was that after hed turned off the communication, Old Hes face shifted from sycophancy to mocking sarcasm, Tsk tsk, Widow Sun has been handled by who knows how many men, and you, Lu Erhe, still treat her like a treasure, he scoffed. After his scoffing, Old He prepared to redirect his mining ship toward the companys inspection point, but in the next second, he stiffened and his gaze shifted to the stellar space beside him. Is... is that a group of Torch Warships? What are so many Torch Warships doing here? They dont look like the lowest level Spectral Shuttles; could they all be First Rank Torch Warships? It wasnt just Old He who noticed this group of Torch Warships. Because of Song Chao and Shen Wenjies lack of concealment, shortly thereafter, nearly all of the miners in the area became aware of the Torch Warship fleets presence. As a result, within less than two minutes, hundreds of interstellar mining ships dispersed from the mining area at an unprecedented speed, voluntarily clearing out the central space. However, this unfamiliar fleet of Torch ships showed no signs of leaving just yet. Amid the miners confusion, a cold, mechanical voice emanated from the lead Torch Warship, Who is in charge of the mining area? After some hesitation, the miners pushed forward Lu Erhe, the captain of the patrol team. Just as Lu Erhe was frightened, the message from the Torch Warship simply requested a detailed star chart of the mining area. That greatly relieved Lu Erhe. He had only become the captain of the patrol team through connections, with the sole intention of making extra money while in office. If he were really expected to defend the companys mining area to the death, that would be far too challenging for him. Almost instantly after the request, he transmitted the detailed star chart. Any further hesitation wouldnt have been like Lu Erhe. Aboard the Copper Halberd Spectral Warship, Shen Wenjie compared the star chart with the one they had obtained from the market a few days ago. After confirming it was correct, he exchanged a glance with Song Chao. The two nodded at each other, and then the fleet set off again, heading toward the coordinates of the mining area they had obtained. However, of the nine Torch Warships, only eight departed. One remained in place and emitted a ring of light that quickly enveloped much of the mining area. On a small asteroid with a diameter of several tens of meters, Old Hes interstellar mining ship sat quietly. While others were still wondering, Old He was the first to recognize the subtle light screen. Theyve even deployed the temporary communication lockdown device. Looks like something good has turned up in this mining area again, he remarked. ` Chapter 47: The Big Shot Behind the Heishan Gang Chapter 47: The Big Shot Behind the Heishan Gang Tianyu Mining sector 013, somewhere at the back side of White Tower Floating Land. Song Chao and Shen Wenjie, along with a fleet of eight Torch Warships, gradually came to a halt. This was the exact location of the coordinates theyd received a few days ago. Everyone, pay attention. Begin the reconnaissance with utmost speed and report back immediately upon discovery. At Shen Wenjies command, the six Spectral Airships behind swiftly dispersed, initiating comprehensive exploration of all nearby asteroids. Shen Wenjies Copper Halberd and Song Chaos Qingkong, on the other hand, remained stationary and did not join the six Spectral Airships. Exploration and mining operations were not their responsibilitytheir duty was to be vigilant of their surroundings. Even though sufficient efforts were made to disguise their departure, and communication jammers were specifically used by the miners in the sector, the ruckus caused from their earlier encounter with the bandits at the Black Mountain Gold Store was not small, so they couldnt be certain that there wasnt anyone taking an interest in their affairs. Soon, half an hour passed, and the exploration by the six Spectral Airships was more than halfway done, yet there was no sign of Titanium Crystals. Could it really be a coincidence? Did those two miners mistake a similar-looking rock for Titanium Crystals? On board the Copper Halberd, Shen Wenjie voiced his doubts. Song Chao seemed even more indifferent. Dont rush it. Even if its a rock that resembles Titanium Crystals, we havent found it yet, so the outcome is still uncertain. Weve spent a lot of time on this, a little while longer wont make a difference. About ten more minutes went by when suddenly, a communication request came through from one of the six Spectral Airships. Seeing this, Shen Wenjie, who had almost lost hope, brightened up and signaled to Song Chao to connect quickly. No sooner had Song Chao connected when the holographic screen displayed a projection of a young man. Without waiting for Song Chao to inquire, the young mans excited voice preempted. Uncle, weve found them, real Titanium Crystals. The initial survey suggests a micro-vein, with an estimated amount of about 1,000 to 2,000 pieces. Excellent! Even Shen Wenjie, who had nearly two decades under his belt as the Inspector Team Captain, couldnt contain his excitement, exclaiming joyfully. You group up with the other five and go full force into mining... Boom! His voice hadnt completely fallen when a muffled impact suddenly came from behind, followed by a violent tremor under Song Chaos feet on board the Qingkong. Looking at the Shield Value of the Qingkong, it had shockingly dropped by one-fifth. Song Chaos heart sank immediately, knowing that the Energy Shield on the Qingkong was a blue Component and its Enhancement Level had already reached lv29. It was only because he always kept the Energy Shield activatedotherwise, that hit could have pierced through the Warship Armor of the Qingkong, causing significant damage to the ship itself. Song Chaos eyes flickered, knowing that the Titanium Crystals discovery had surely been leaked. For an enemy to shave off one-sixth of the Shield Value from a blue Energy Shield Component enhanced to lv29 with a single strike, they not only had to be another Second Rank Torch Warship, they were likely a very formidable one within that rank. With this in mind, he immediately spoke up. Old Shen, the enemy also has an Escort Ship, be careful. Little Lin, keep two airships there to continue the mining; the other four come over and help us out. ... After a swift series of commands, the eight Torch Warships divided their tasks with extreme precision, two remained at the target asteroid to continue the subsequent mining work, while the other six quickly gathered. In the front were two Guardian Class Spectral Warships, followed by four Spectral Airships, all six main cannons began to gather Ghost Light, preparing for the last bit of energy storage for the upcoming counterattack. Looking back at the direction from which the attack had come, a similarly sizable Torch fleet was arrayed a few hundred kilometers away. Two escort ships, seven Spectral Airships, among those airships there should be a few belonging to that Black Mountain Society. As for the origins of the two escort ships, its hard to say. Old Shen, what do you think? Soon, laughter came from Shen Wenjie aboard the Copper Halberd. Hahaha, how else to look at it? Fight until the opponent surrenders, then see. Song Chaos eyes lit up, and he laughed along. Good, then today lets test the mettle of these two escort ships. They want to snatch prey from the jaws of death, theyd better have the strength for it. With that, he turned his tone and instructed the five Spectral Airships behind him with concern: Xiao Lin, Xiao Qing, just drag the enemy; if the airships are damaged, withdraw from the battlefield immediately. The key to deciding the outcome of this battle does not lie with you. Understood, Uncle! ... Within the hostile fleet hundreds of kilometers away, the lead warship clad in silver armor, a Guardian Class Spectral Warship, was clearly the most prominent of the fleet. At this moment, in the cockpit of this silver Guardian Ship, a young-faced man flashed a hint of surprise in his eyes. He had clearly not expected this unknown force, which dared to meddle halfway with the matter of Titanium Crystal, to be able to bring out two escort ships, because after all, there were not many powers in Jiangyuan City with such energy. But it was only a trace of surprise, as his expression quickly returned to calm. Although the opponents forces were not small, he did not take them seriously. In all of Jiangyuan City, he was the biggest emperor. At this moment, a communication came through, and as he connected, the holographic image of a fat man appeared before the young man. If there were people from Jiangyuan City here, they would certainly recognize the identity of this fat man. Scar, the President of the Black Mountain Society. Whats odd is that the usually fierce Scar appeared exceedingly respectful in front of this young man. Young Master Kang, looking at the strength of the opponent, it seems theyre not small-time. Should we... Before Scar could finish, the young man impatiently cut him off. What origins? Never mind who they arejust fight. I want to see who dares to cross Zhu Kang. Since both sides had reached a decision, the battle was naturally imminent. Four hundred-meter-long warships moved in concert out of the fleet, left the mining district underfoot, and chose as their battleground an area thousands of kilometers away. The might of a Torch Warship of the Guardian Class was truly astonishing. Things like Spectral Airships and asteroids could be turned to dust by merely a bit of residual combat energy. Once the four Guardian Ships had moved off, the battle between the twelve Spectral Airships also ensued. However, by comparison, this battlefield seemed a bit childs play, where a barrage of attacks merely resulted in the Energy Shields of a few airships dimming slightly, and it was clear they could not be concluded quickly. In another uninhabited mining area thousands of miles away, the battle between the four Guardian Ships also officially began. Song Chaos adversary was the silver warship, while Shen Wenjies Copper Halberd had engaged with another escort ship of the opposition. ps: Seeking followers, seeking recommendation votes. Chapter 48: Battle Between Escort Ships Chapter 48: Battle Between Escort Ships ` Lets not talk about Shen Wenjie for now; the combat power of his Copper Halberd and the enemys warship was not much different. Although every attack and defense usually resulted in the complete annihilation of a nearby asteroid, it was clear that a winner would not be decided in a short time. Therefore, the final victory in this battle would be determined by Song Chaos Qingkong and that Silver Armored Battleship. As a veteran Second Rank Torch Ship Captain, Song Chaos Qingkong naturally had respectable configurations. Not to mention the Blue Quality Energy Shield, the Shipborne Main Cannon was also of Blue Quality. After a short charge, a three-meter diameter laser beam fiercely shot out from the main cannon at the bow of the Qingkong. Within the Silver Warship, Zhu Kangs lips curled into a smile while his hands moved rapidly, the warships engines operating at full power. In the next second, the warship transformed into a silver afterimage and disappeared from its original position, easily dodging the attack from Qingkong. After evading, he quickly retaliated, the fearsome main cannon at the bow of the Silver Warship unleashing a terrifying assault of its own. Song Chaos eyes narrowed slightly as he saw the speed demonstrated by the enemys warship. The quality of its engine components would certainly not be lower than Blue Quality and was very likely Purple Quality. This realization caused Song Chaos heart to sink, as it meant he would have a hard time hitting the enemy. It also meant that the enemy held the initiative on the battlefield, naturally putting Qingkong at a disadvantage. Controlling the Qingkong and narrowly dodging the enemys attack, Song Chao was rapidly searching for a strategy in his mind. If things continued like this, defeat was inevitable. However, the Silver Armored Battleship on the other side seemed to use some special component, or perhaps its main cannon had an extremely short buffer time. No sooner had the previous shot passed than the second cannon roared again. This time, Song Chao couldnt avoid it. Boom! Another violent tremor shook the Qingkong, and its Energy Shield was down to half. In the Silver Warship, Zhu Kangs face revealed a sinister smile. The main cannon on his flagship had a Feature that gave each shot a 30% chance to trigger a Double Strike. Having just activated this Feature, he watched the Escort Ships outer layer of the Energy Shield grow dimmer, his smugness growing. He could already imagine the Escort Ship, once stripped of its Energy Shield, begrudgingly admitting defeat. Pushing the control stick forward, the Silver Warship kept closing in on Song Chaos Qingkong, while the four Secondary Cannons on the warship also started to fire continuously. Aboard Qingkong, Song Chao relaxed his expression, noting that the enemys main cannon still required to charge. Immediately he felt much less pressure. At the same time, a special Component called Shield Repair Sphere of White Quality on the Qingkong was activated by him. As the brilliance surged, the Shield Value, which had dropped below 50%, began slowly increasing until, twenty seconds later, it had unexpectedly reached 68%. This Shield Repair Sphere component, while of common Quality, had excellent Attributes. It was capable of repairing the Shield Value of a Torch Warship, albeit not by a large percentage. Even after strengthening it to lv29, it could only repair 20%. This component, typically of little use, was now proving to be incredibly helpful. With the Shield Value pulled back up to 68%, Qingkongs situation was significantly alleviated. On the other side, Zhu Kang, seeing the Energy Shield on the Qingkong regain much of its luster, immediately thought of the special class of Components that restored shields. His eyes lit up with intense desire, as this type of component was not only uncommon but also rare. He coveted a component that could be so influential at a critical moment. ` However, he also knew that in order to obtain this component, he first had to completely defeat the escort warship hiding its title in front of him. Only by emerging as a victor could he possibly force the special part from the hands of the others. Thinking this, Zhu Kang became more anxious. On the other side, Tianyu Minings titanium crystal seemed to have already started to be mined. If he couldnt quickly resolve the battle on his side, by the time the other party finished mining the titanium crystal and took it away, it would be like picking up sesame seeds but losing a watermelon. Under his increasingly frequent attacks, the opposing escort warship gradually became overwhelmed. Apart from a few attacks that were initially dodged, most of the shots landed two out of three times. As time passed and seeing that the energy shield on the surface of the opposing escort warship had once again dimmed to its limit, Zhu Kang, unable to wait any longer after his flagships main cannon had recharged, fired once more. Simultaneously, the silver warship he was steering also inadvertently moved forward a small distance. As a Torch Ship Captain with substantial combat experience, Zhu Kang did possess the basic vigilance, which was evident from his persistent bombardment with the main and secondary cannons from the beginning, continuously suppressing the Qingkong without giving a sliver of hope for a turnaround. What he didnt expect, however, was that this tiny advance by the Silver Edge had become the biggest opportunity in the eyes of the enemy. In the cockpit of Qingkong, Song Chao, who had been waiting for a long time, seized this opportunity with precision. He immediately activated another special component on the Qingkong. [Super Magnetic Traction Beam Generator] The silver warship, which had just entered the range of the super magnetic traction beam, was accurately captured by a beam shot from Qingkong. The beam came with a strong traction force, and upon contact, the silver warship was firmly bound by the beam, making it impossible for Zhu Kang to break free no matter how much he spurred the engines. For a moment, Zhu Kang panicked, for the engine component equipped on his flagship was an extremely rare purple engine, yet it couldnt break free from this traction beam. This meant that the component emitting the traction beam was at least a purple component. Inside the silver warship, after a brief moment of panic, Zhu Kang quickly regained his composure. What did it matter if it was a special traction component of purple quality? His attack was about to shatter the opponents energy shield completely, and with the blue-quality energy shield component on Silver Edge, even if it couldnt dodge, it wouldnt be heavily damaged in a single hit. But at that moment, another situation arose that was not too good for him. He saw that the energy shield, which had been previously dim and devoid of light on the oppositions warship, was once again partly restored. This allowed the other side to survive the last shot fired by Silver Edge. Inside Qingkong, Song Chao smiled faintly. His Shield Repair Sphere component was not limited to a single repair. The component could gain a repair chance every 24 hours, with the ability to accumulate up to 2 times. And it didnt end there. Having preserved Qingkongs energy shield, Song Chao smoothly activated the warships third special component. The lv29-purified Knurls Armor-Breaking Quiver component of purple quality. This component had no other function. Once activated, it would add a 50% armor-breaking effect to the warships main cannon for a duration of ten minutes. With this layer of armor-breaking effect, the damage done by Qingkong against the silver armored warship would increase significantly. The only regret was that, since Song Chao was still a Seed of Torch of white quality himself, the components on Qingkong could only be enhanced to a maximum of lv29. Otherwise, with the quality of Knurls Armor-Breaking Quiver, enhancing it to Third Rank (lv30Clv39) would undoubtedly make its attributes even more powerful. Minutes later, the duration of the traction beam ended. However, by then, Silver Edges energy shield was left with less than 10%, while the effect from Qingkongs Knurls Armor-Breaking Quiver component had not yet disappeared. Chapter 49: The Identity of Zhu Kang Chapter 49: The Identity of Zhu Kang Just as Song Chao was about to deliver the final blow to completely penetrate the Silver Armored Battleships energy shield, a communication request came from the Qingkong. Hesitating for a moment, Song Chao didnt immediately accept the call, but resolutely pressed the fire button instead. Having fought up to this point, he was very clear that the background of this Silver Armored Battleship was anything but simple; to be able to possess an engine component of purple quality and a shipborne main cannon that also appeared to be of purple quality, such a person could not possibly be obscure in Jiangyuan City. The reason he still chose to fire was straightforward: the Qingkong under his feet was also nearly spent. If he didnt defeat the opponent first, once the Armor-Breaking Effect ended, it would be his turn to be at the mercy of the enemy. Song Chao wouldnt let himself fall into such a passive position. Boom! The main cannon at the bow of the Qingkong roared again, and the next moment, the outer layer of the Silver Armored Battleships energy shield completely shattered, along with significant damage to the warship armor and the body of the ship itself. At this point, the opponents communication request became even more urgent, and this time Song Chao did not refuse. When the communication was officially established, and the projection of the other party appeared before his eyes, Song Chaos face remained unchanged, but his heart sank completely. He recognized the other party, or rather, had seen them in the core data of various forces leaders in Jiangyuan City. Although he had guessed that the Silver Armored Battleship had significant backing, seeing the youthful face still somewhat exceeded Song Chaos expectations. If he remembered correctly, the youths name was Zhu Kang and he was around one hundred years old. More than a decade ago, he had already stepped into the rank of Second Rank Torch Ship Captain, revealing considerable strength. Of course, none of this was the point. If the other party was merely a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain with decent potential, Song Chao would not take much notice. The key was Zhu Kangs father, a man who almost single-handedly dominated Jiangyuan City. Zhu Yaokui, the dean of the First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan, the only Third Rank Torch Captain in Jiangyuan City, whose Spectral Warship, when firing at full force, could suppress an entire low-level Starry Sea Floating Land. This Zhu Kang was Zhu Yaokuis fourth son. Though not the most favored, he was, after all, a direct descendant of a Third Rank Torch Captain, and if anything were to happen to him, Zhu Yaokui would not stand idly by. Although he and Shen Wenjie had gone to great lengths to conceal their identities quite covertly, if a Third Rank Torch Captain made a concerted effort to investigate, it was only a matter of time before they were tracked down. Jiangyuan City was only so big, and there were only a few Second Rank Torch Ship Captains; it would be too easy to trace. Song Chao quickly made a decision in his heart. He wouldnt kill the other party, but he also wasnt planning to let him off easily. Though he couldnt kill him, Zhu Kangs flagship had plenty of good things aboard, and just taking a couple of items would be a significant gain. Seeing that Song Chao had worn a mask in advance, hiding his true face, the gloom in Zhu Kangs eyes deepened a notch, but he wasnt foolish. Knowing his current situation, he could no longer support the pride in his heart. He said coldly, I dont know who you are, but if youre from Jiangyuan City, you should be familiar with me. To the victor belong the spoils. I will no longer interfere with the matter of the Titanium Crystal Vein, how does that sound? Behind the mask, Song Chaos mouth curled up slightly. The implication in Zhu Kangs words casually absolved himself, which, of course, Song Chao would not agree to. Zhu Kang, out of respect for your father, I can let you go, but dont bring up the Titanium Crystal Vein. Its just a trivial and depleted vein, with reserves not exceeding three hundred crystals. Moreover, this vein was first discovered by us. What does it have to do with you? Zhu Kangs eyes darkened, and he gritted his teeth, saying, Then what more do you want? Song Chao hesitated briefly, Its simple, bring out two shipborne components of blue quality or above as the price for your defeat! Thats impossible. As soon as Song Chao finished speaking, Zhu Kang bellowed out, clearly, the request exceeded his bottom line. Seeing this, Song Chao did not indulge him and the Qingkong fired again. Soon, the damage to the armor of Zhu Kangs Silver Edge exceeded 70%, and the damage to the ship itself was over 40%. However, Song Chao did not feel optimistic at all; Zhu Kangs attitude was particularly resolute, as if he was certain that Song Chao wouldnt dare to deliver a killing blow, he had yet to agree. In the end, Song Chao had to stop, as continuing to focus fire would most likely sink Zhu Kangs flagship completely, and even if Zhu Kang survived, Zhu Yaokui would inevitably intervene. That was not what he wished to see. Two minutes later, a look of smugness appeared on Zhu Kangs face; the opponent indeed did not dare to continue. However, when his gaze shifted to a different part of the battlefield, the anger in his eyes surged again. After stopping the attack on the Silver Edge, Song Chao had targeted another escort ship. That Hefenghao escort ship, although it was just an ordinary escort ship, its captain was a personal guard exclusively chosen by Zhu Yaokui for him. The two had been companions since childhood, his most loyal and devoted subordinate. If the ship was destroyed and the person killed, it was something Zhu Kang could not accept. After several more minutes, under the combined attack of the Qingkong and Copper Halberd escort ships, the Hefenghaos energy shield was quickly depleted, and it seemed as if its armor too would be completely destroyed when Song Chao finally received a communication request from Zhu Kang again. Seeing this, Song Chao smiled slightly, put on his mask, and then connected the communication. At this moment, Zhu Kangs face had become extremely grim. But, after all was said and done, he still agreed to Song Chaos demands and brought out two shipborne components of blue quality. Twenty minutes later, the four escort ships returned to Tianyu Mining Area, and the twelve Spectral Airships that realized the battle was decided also quickly ceased their chaotic fight. Several of the Spectral Airships from the Black Mountain Association were clearly reluctant. Looking at the outer hulls of the four escort ships, it was very likely that Zhu Kangs side had lost. Thinking of this result, a chill instantly clutched at Scars heart. Reporting the titanium crystal matter was meant to tightly cling to Jiangyuan Citys biggest support, but now it was a clear case of stealing chickens only to end up losing the rice. He would probably also have to endure Zhu Kangs anger, how could Scar be at ease? Ten minutes later, Zhu Kang left with his fleet without saying a word, while the excavation work on Song Chaos side continued. This titanium crystal vein was a micro vein, with prior estimates of reserves between 1,000 to 2,000 pieces. After mining for a while, the confirmed reserves had a slight increase and would probably exceed 2,000 pieces. So, if they wanted to excavate it all, it would still take some time. As for why he told Zhu Kang earlier that it was a depleted mine, it was naturally to downplay the overall value of this titanium crystal vein as much as possible. Otherwise, the news of over 2,000 titanium crystals would be hard to keep from alarming Zhu Yaokui. Chapter 50: Securing the Titanium Crystal Chapter 50: Securing the Titanium Crystal Another half an hour passed, and the mining finally ended, and the exact number of titanium crystals obtained was also finally tallied. After both Song Chao and Shen Wenjie counted and verified the numbers, the reserves of this small titanium crystal vein indeed brought them a pleasant surprise. Compared to the initial estimate of 1,000 to 2,000 pieces, the number of titanium crystals actually produced was quite a bit higher. I didnt expect to mine 2,420 titanium crystals; it seems we are in luck. With a smile appearing on his face as he looked at the tallied number, Shen Wenjie knew that titanium crystals, as strategic-level materials, were well worth the efforteven if only 200 pieces had been mined, not to mention over two thousand. Song Chao was also excited, but after his excitement, he hesitated, seemingly wanting to say something. In the communication projection, Shen Wenjie carefully caught this slight irregularity. Old Song, just speak your mind, we dont need to hold back anything between us. Song Chao organized his words and then explained meticulously: Old Shen, you must also be aware of that persons identity just now, in your opinion, will Zhu Kang inform Zhu Yaokui about this? Hearing that Song Chao was referring to this matter, Shen Wenjies expression of joy retracted, and he became serious. As a real power inspector in Jiangyuan Torch Bureau, how could Shen Wenjies sources of information be lacking? He was very clear about Zhu Kangs identity. Previously, the joy of harvesting titanium crystals momentarily set aside this issue, but now that Song Chao had brought it up, Shen Wenjie could not help but feel a headache. Given Zhu Yaokuis clout in Jiangyuan City, once he started investigating, stripping Shen Wenjie of his inspector captaincy would be a matter of a word. What, talk about the law of Chenxing Principality? Dont make me laugh. In this Starry Sea Era where the supernatural prevails and floating lands are distant from each other, in the entire domain of Torch Human Civilization, there is only one universally acknowledged law. Torch warships of the battleship level and above must not engage in any form of infighting. Aside from that, unless someone does something highly outrageous, such as using a Torch warship to massacre civilians or over a hundred Torch warships openly engaging in a group battle, no one really enforces the law strictly. Anxious, Shen Wenjie looked at Song Chao. Old Song, do you have a solution? Just say it. Youve only been in Jiangyuan City for twenty years; there are things you might not quite understand. Zhu Yaokui has indeed seemed amicable in recent years, but that was after he became the principal of Jiangyuans First Torch Academy. My father told me, more than a hundred years ago, he was a ruthless man who didnt blink at murder. As if worrying that Song Chao was not taking it seriously enough, Shen Wenjie continued right after: Once he starts investigating us, even if I can convince the bureau chief to plead for us, Im afraid it wont help. Song Chao nodded, he quite agreed with Shen Wenjies view. In fact, he was not lacking in understanding of Zhu Yaokui. That person is a veteran Torch Ship Captain who has been promoted to Third Rank for over two hundred years. How could he not pay attention to someone who could almost cover the sky with one hand in Jiangyuan City? It was precisely because of his understanding that he had always been somewhat concerned. As for the bureau chief that Shen Wenjie mentioned, he was referring to the chief of the Jiangyuan Torch Bureau. Although his status was very high, he was currently only stuck at the peak of the Second Rank. He might have some influence before Zhu Yaokui, but certainly not much. After considering for a moment, Song Chao expressed his thoughts. If thats the case, then Ill mention it to my old man. If he steps in, Zhu Yaokui most likely wont interfere. However, if we do this, wed have to give up half of this batch of titanium crystals. The reason Song Chao was hesitant to speak before was because of this. Bringing in his father meant that a substantial part of the titanium crystals would have to be given up, as high-rank Torch Ship Captains were all short of such resources. No one could resist the temptation of such materials. Shen Wenjie was somewhat pained at heart. If only he and Song Chao were to split the bounty, he could have at least obtained more than 1,000 pieces for himself. However, after thinking it over, he gritted his teeth and agreed, valuing his life more than the titanium crystals. Even if Zhu Yaokui wasnt certain to take action, it was never wrong to take precautions in advance. All right, lets do it that way. You take half to pay the old man, and of the remaining 1,210, you and I will each take 505. The last 200 can be divided equally among the seven little ones! A very reasonable distribution plan, Song Chao quickly agreed. The two of them first stored away their share of 505 Titanium Crystals, and the remaining 200 were left for the seven Spectral Airships to divide among themselves. Repeatedly instructing that no information regarding Titanium Crystals should be revealed, the nine Torch Warships each concealed their tracks and hastened towards White Tower Floating Land. After entering the White Tower Floating Land, three of the Spectral Airships began to separate from the fleet and head towards other cities in the White Tower Floating Land. The seven Spectral Airships that accompanied them had Torch Ship Captains whom Song Chao and Shen Wenjie could absolutely trust as their direct descendants. Among the three Airships that had just separated, they were specifically summoned by Song Chao. If Song Chi were there, he would certainly recognize these three since they were the sons of his eldest and second uncles, all his cousins, who were older than him and had successfully awakened several years before him. In addition, Shen Qing, who had agreed to explore the ruins together with Shen Wenjies younger relatives, was also among them. ... In Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi stepped out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room with a strong excitement on his face. Feeling the power in his body that had once again surged by a great margin, he was somewhat moved by the potent effects of the Advanced Body Tempering Potion combined with the seven hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls. The Guidance Technique, which had just broken through a day ago, astonishingly made another breakthrough, and at this moment, the blood qi fluctuations emitting from him, as well as his entire physical fitness, had clearly reached the level of Guidance Technique lv7. In less than five days, his Guidance Technique soared from the beginning of lv5 straight to lv7a truly astonishing speed. Such advancement would have been impossible in under three years through ordinary cultivation. Song Chi felt his steps were a bit floating, his body experiencing a strong sense of discordance. After carefully tuning in, he realized that this seemed to be because his physique had undergone too drastic a change in recent days, causing a temporary inability to adapt. Realizing this, the first thing that came to Song Chis mind was relief. When he had first left seclusion, there was a hint of regret in his heart that he hadnt consumed the last Advanced Body Tempering Potion neutralized with the nine hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls. Due to the limitations of his physique, this potion could only be taken after his Guidance Technique reached lv9 in the future. Now, it seemed fortunate that he hadnt used that last dose of the Advanced Body Tempering Potion. Another drastic increase would have certainly caused great damage to his body. Its undoubtedly good to cultivate quickly, but if the rate of enhancement exceeds ones control, its not simply described as fast; its akin to forced growth. Such advancement could cause irremediable damage to the cultivators foundation. Feeling his current condition, Song Chi abandoned the idea of leaving the Ruins Market and turned back into the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. This time, he did not continue to cultivate the Guidance Technique but instead kept swinging his body, hoping to quickly adapt to the vastly increased body strength and to mend his slightly damaged foundation. Half a day later. Click! The bedroom door was opened from the inside, and Song Chi, who had essentially adapted to his bodys strength, walked out of his room. His eyes lit up; his dad was actually still at home. However, unlike usual, Song Chao didnt dare sit on the sofa but stood up straight, creating an impression of being exceedingly cautious. PS: Dear readers, I ask for your votes! If you dont give them, Ill punch your chest with my little fists! ??? Chapter 51: Song Mingsong Chapter 51: Song Mingsong ` Indeed, it was cautious, very much like how Song Ting would nervously await Song Chaos judgment every time she made a mistake. Just as Song Chi thought it was his own misconception, he saw the communication light screen in front of his dad. When he clearly saw the projected figure in the light screen, Song Chi suddenly realized. Seeing his dads awkward expression, Song Chi quickly walked over and softly called out, Grandpa. Hearing these two words, Song Mingsongs originally expressionless face in the communication light screen immediately revealed a kind smile. Its Little Chi, come over here and let Grandpa have a look. Its been a few years since I last saw you. I heard not long ago that you had awakened; your grandma was so happy for quite a while. Itll soon be your grandmas two-hundredth birthday. When you come to Baita City, Grandpa will give you a big gift. Song Chis face lit up with a bright smile and he nodded repeatedly. Thank you, Grandpa. On Grandmas two-hundredth birthday, your grandson will also present his own gift. Song Mingsong laughed heartily. Good, then Grandpa will look forward to it. ... At Song Chis side, Song Chao gave his son a thumbs-up, feeling a huge relief in his heart. Facing his own father, he really felt an immense pressure. With Song Chis interjection, Song Mingsong couldnt very well continue to show a stern face to his son, only to hear him quickly say in a deep voice: Thats it then, remember, not one Titanium Crystal less than a thousand, or youll see how Ill deal with you on your moms birthday. After speaking, his voice paused for a moment, as if he had remembered something, and then he added another sentence. Also, if you dare to pull the kids from the families of your eldest brother and second brother to do this kind of thing again, Ill personally go to Jiangyuan City to break your two legs. With that, the communication light screen was also cut off. Song Chis mouth twitched slightly, and he muttered to himself that Grandpas temper really hadnt changed at all. Speaking of Song Mingsong, Song Chi had vivid memories. When he was young, he had always lived with Song Mingsong and his wife. It was only after his parents moved to Jiangyuan City that he followed them here. And when it came to old Master Song Mingsong, there was only one impression in Song Chis heart. Explosive! Thats right, the old masters temperament was just like that, extremely fiery, often resorting to fists over the slightest disagreement, and when it came to disciplining his sons, he was equally unreserved. According to mom, his father and his brothers had been smacked into adulthood by the old masters slap after slap. It was only after his father and his uncles started their own families and had grandchildren that the old masters temper had somewhat mellowed, at least when facing the many grandchildren, the old master was still very kind. Song Chi didnt dwell on this matter, but quickly shifted his attention to the Titanium Crystal that Grandpa had just mentioned. Dad, did you get the Titanium Crystals? How many? After turning off the communication, Song Chao immediately reverted to his usual patriarchal demeanor and said unhurriedly: There arent too many. In addition to the thousand for the old master, I have 715 on hand. Dont mention this outside, especially in front of your grandpa. Upon hearing this, Song Chi instantly understood, knowing that his dad must have underreported some or, to put it another way, intercepted part of it. After pondering for a while, Song Chi asked softly: Dad, what are you planning to do with these seven hundred plus Titanium Crystals? Apart from getting resources to help mom increase her promotion success rate, is there any surplus? Song Chao looked surprised and turned to give Song Chi a careful look. ` Can you actually use this Titanium Crystal? Song Chaos voice was serious. Given the rarity of Titanium Crystal, he had to pay great attention. If Song Chi truly needed this resource, he would certainly not be stingy. However, if it were just out of curiosity or something else, that would be a different matter. After all, this was Titanium Crystal, not some common warship enhancement resource. It could also be described as a hot potato. If given to Song Chi and he couldnt use it, it might even harm him instead. Song Chi understood these concerns. He didnt avoid Song Chaos gaze, and he affirmed with certainty: Yes! Components of warships with Purple Quality or higher required Titanium Crystal for enhancements beyond level 20. The Cang Qiong had a component called the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, which would naturally require it for future upgrades. Hearing Song Chis reply, Song Chao had no doubts. No one understood his sons character better than he did. Good! After this single word, a glimmer of Ghost Light flashed between his eyebrows, and a radiance flew out from the Ancestral Torch, eventually hovering in front of Song Chi. Here are one hundred Titanium Crystals. Keep them well, and remember, whether you use them or not, you must never reveal them to outsiders until the day you are strong enough. After he had finished speaking, Song Chao waved his hand, indicating for Song Chi to attend to his own matters, while he submerged his spiritual consciousness into the Ancestral Aperture at his brow. Using the Seed of Torch, he connected to the Torch Network, as he needed to prepare some resources for Chen Lixias promotion. In the Torch Network before, he had found several resources that could be beneficial for the promotion of Chen Lixias warship, Dragonfly, but the sellers demands were high, and he couldnt gather what was needed all at once. Now with several hundred Titanium Crystals at his disposal, getting those materials should not be difficult. Of course, Song Chao would naturally not use his own identity to trade the Titanium Crystals. Concealing his identity, changing the delivery address, and not selling too many at oncethese were procedures he knew all too well. Just then, Song Chao, as if recalling something, disconnected from the Torch Network and turned to call back Song Chi, who was heading to his bedroom once again. Wait, come here, I have something else to give you. Song Chi didnt think much and immediately turned around, coming back to his father. Wondering what exactly his father was about to produce, Song Chaos brow glowed with Ghost Light once again, and the next moment, two streams of blue radiance floated out. Seeing the items within the two light spheres, Song Chis eyes lit up with joy. Inside were two components for the warship, both of apparent high quality. Two Blue Quality warship components, where did you get these, Dad? They were acquired while searching for Titanium Crystal, just additional gains. Pick one for yourself, and leave the other for your mom, said Song Chao casually, but Song Chi understood that these two Blue Quality components were anything but easy to come by. These represented two Blue Quality Starry Sea Oddities, after all, not just any common cabbage to be obtained so readily. Song Chao didnt wish to elaborate, and Song Chi didnt ask further. His gaze settled on the two warship components. The attributes of each appeared one after another. Obsidian Ship Armor lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 4/s Defence: 15 UpRank Requirement: 1 strand of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 100 Energy Points, 1 ton of Obsidian. As for this first component, Song Chi wasnt too interested. The Cang Qiong already had Goldrock Ship Armor of White Quality. Although it was not as high-quality as the Obsidian Ship Armor, given the presence of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, whether it was White or Blue Quality ship armor didnt make much difference. Unless it was Purple Quality or higher, the significance wasnt considerable. Chapter 52: Particle Beam Cannon Chapter 52: Particle Beam Cannon Besides, there was actually another minor reason. He had just enhanced the Goldrock Ship Armor to lv10, which he hadnt used even once. If he were to replace it now, all the resources spent on enhancing the Goldrock Ship Armor would have been wasted. Once dismounted, all the enhancement levels of a ships components would be reset to zero, and no resources spent on the enhancements would be refunded. Overlooking the Obsidian Ship Armor, Song Chi turned his attention to the second orb of light. His eyes brightened; he was much more excited compared to when he saw the Obsidian Warship Armor. Particle Beam Main Cannon lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 20/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Feature: Main Cannon Might Increase by 10% Might: 17 Charge: 10s; Buffer: 20s Upgrade Requirement: 3 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 300 Spectral Energy Points. Although the Spectral Main Cannon on the Cang Qiong had also been enhanced to lv10 not long ago, the difference was that the Spectral Main Cannon was only a Colorless Quality main cannon, which was two quality levels lower than the Particle Beam Cannon he was looking at now, meaning that in terms of enhancement limit and attack power, the Particle Beam Cannon would completely outperform it. Moreover, there was the most important point: this Particle Beam Cannon had a feature, making it the top rank among the blue-quality components. Generally speaking, only components of purple quality and above have their own unique features. However, there are also a small number of blue components with features, and every blue component with a feature is considered the top rank among its peers. Dad, does Moms Dragonfly have a blue-quality main cannon? Although Song Chi really wanted this Particle Beam Cannon, his moms Dragonfly was currently at a critical point of advancing. A good main cannon would allow the Dragonfly to kill more alien races during exploration in the Alien Star Domain, thereby increasing the chance of a successful advancement more quickly. Therefore, he had to let his mom choose first. Although he was also in need of a main cannon, he was still young and had more time ahead of him. Song Chaos eyes flashed with a touch of relief, and he smiled, saying: You really should mention that because I was actually going to choose this main cannon for you and leave the Obsidian Ship Armor for your mom; now that youve taken the initiative to choose this Particle Beam Cannon, it just so happens to work out. Seeing that Song Chi was still not reassured, Song Chao continued before his son could speak: Dont worry, the main cannon on your moms Dragonfly is also Blue Quality, and it was even enhanced to over lv20 a long time ago. You can rest assured, I will take care of your moms promotion task. You just focus on dealing with every Alien Star Domain exploration that comes your way. Song Chi nodded, and after hearing his dads firm answer, he finally rested assured and absorbed the orb of light containing the Particle Beam Cannon into the Ancestral Torch. In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he summoned out the Cang Qiong, quickly dismounted the Spectral Main Cannon, and replaced it with the Particle Beam Cannon. He then immediately began the enhancement of the Particle Beam Cannon. Enhancing a blue-quality component required more resources than a white one. Song Chi spent a total of 271 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to enhance it to lv10. Particle Beam Main Cannon lv10 Quality: Blue Consumption: 40/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Feature: Main Cannon Might Increase by 15% Might: 173 ` Charge: 3s; Buffer: 6s UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 2500 Spectral Energy Points. Song Chi stopped at this point, not because he was unwilling to enhance further, but because he had only 12 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin left in his possession, insufficient for another upgrade. However, compared with the previous Spectral Main Cannon, the attributes of the Particle Beam Cannon were much stronger. ... In the warship base behind the First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan, a warship named Lightshine was docked. Inside the Lightshine, Zhu Yaokui, the dean of the First Torch Academy and a Third Rank Torch Ship Captain, was standing atop a Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform with an enhancement level of lv39, meditatively practicing the Guidance Technique. For a Torch Ship Captain who had advanced to Third Rank over two hundred years ago and was nearing five hundred years old, nothing was more important than persisting in cultivation. Based on the average lifespan of Torch Ship Captains in Torch Human Civilization, a Zero Rank Torch Ship Captain had the same lifespan as an ordinary person, still only 140 years. First Rank Torch Ship Captains lived much longer, around 200 years. Second Rank Torch Ship Captains lived even longer, with a lifespan of up to 300 years. Once reaching Third Rank, the change was even greater, as the lifespan doubled from the Second Ranks basis, reaching up to 600 years. Six hundred years was undoubtedly a very long time, yet every Third Rank Torch Ship Captain would often feel as though they didnt have enough of it. The enhancement of Torch Warships was fast, as long as one had the specific resources they could be UpRanked quickly, but cultivating the Guidance Technique was not possible, especially after reaching lv30 or above. The speed of cultivation was indescribable, and to raise one level could typically take several decades or even hundreds of years. Therefore, even a veteran Cruiser Captain like Zhu Yaokui, who had advanced to Third Rank nearly three hundred years ago, had only reached a Guidance Technique level of lv37. With only a hundred years left before reaching the end of his life, if he did not want to turn into a mound of yellow soil a hundred years later, he must attempt to advance to Fourth Rank. The prerequisite for challenging the Fourth Rank was having a Guidance Technique level of at least lv39. This was the main reason Zhu Yaokui and more than ninety percent of Third Rank Torch Ship Captains spent most of their spare time on the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform. Just then, a series of shouts came from outside the Lightshine. Zhu Yaoqius cultivation was disturbed. He instinctively frowned and was about to rebuke the noise harshly, but upon scanning with his mind and realizing it was his son, he actively exited his cultivation state. Outside the Lightshine, Zhu Kang did not enter the warship; instead, Zhu Yaokui came out to meet him. Although it seemed very unimpressive, there was no helping itit was just the way the Torch Warships operated. Once an outsider entered a Torch Warship, no matter the strength of the entrant, the Torch Warship would deduct 10 strands of Floating Land Origin corresponding to the warships rank. Moreover, this was only temporary, lasting ten minutes. After ten minutes, for every additional minute, double the strands of Floating Land Origin had to be deducted continuingly. For example, letting Zhu Kang enter the Lightshine would mean that the moment he stepped on board, the Lightshine would have to deduct 10 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. If Zhu Kang stayed on board for eleven minutes, another 20 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin would have to be deducted, for twelve minutes it would be 40 strands, for thirteen minutes 80 strands, and so on. Due to this special restriction, each Torch Ship Captain generally would not allow outsiders to enter their personal warships, especially the high-rank Torch Ship Captains. Whats it this time? Your elder brother couldnt solve it for you, and you have to come to me? Zhu Yaokuis face was stern, and his tone was quite cold. He had never thought highly of this son of his, who typically only caused trouble. Zhu Kang knew that he was not favored by Zhu Yaokui, so he went straight to the point. Dad, I heard some news about Titanium Crystals recently. Chapter 53: The Face of Song Mingsong Chapter 53: The Face of Song Mingsong As soon as the term titanium crystal was mentioned, Zhu Yaokuis eyes twitched slightly, and ripples surfaced in his heart, but they soon returned to calm. He understood his son too well. If that boy had gotten his hands on something valuable, he would certainly hold onto it tightly. The only reason he would speak of it was straightforward. He hadnt secured it. And not only had he failed to secure it, but the other party was not an easy target either. Speak, who was it this time? And how many titanium crystals are we talking about? Normally, Zhu Yaokui would not concern himself with such matters, but when it came to titanium crystals, a resource they were in dire need of, he paid great attention. The person concealed their identity. After I returned, I tried to investigate but didnt find any useful information. Zhu Yaokui frowned, the disappointment in his eyes deepening. It was one thing to lose a battle, but the inability to even clarify the opponents identity was not merely an issue of strength; it hinted at a lack of capability. Are you certain that the individual is from Jiangyuan City? Upon hearing this, Zhu Kang promptly nodded. Its highly probable. Having said that, perhaps fearing his words did not carry enough conviction, he quickly added: After breaking through the energy shield of the Silver Edge, the person did not dare to deal me a deadly blow, clearly fearing subsequent investigation. Someone who conceals their identity and is so wary of your inquiries can most likely be from Jiangyuan City. However, the escort ship they possessed also had components of Purple Qualityits very likely there was more than one piece. Their status in Jiangyuan City must be extraordinary, which is why Ive come to ask for your intervention. At this point, Zhu Kang paused. As for the exact number of titanium crystals, they mentioned an exhausted mine with no more than 300 pieces remaining, but by my estimation, this figure should at least double. There should be no fewer than 600 titanium crystals. After listening to Zhu Kang, Zhu Yaokui maintained his composure, showing no clear sign of emotional change. Seeing this, Zhu Kang grew anxious. Dad, what Im saying is... Before he could finish, the ring of an incoming communication suddenly interrupted. Zhu Yaokui gestured for Zhu Kang to stop and looked down at his own Chenxing Principality deluxe communication bracelet, which displayed a contact saved under the name Song Mingsong. Song Mingsong, why would he suddenly contact me? Could it be... In the entire White Tower Floating Land with its five major cities and a population of over a hundred million, there werent many Torch Ship Captains above Third Rank, and they generally had each others contact information. Looking at the name that appeared on the bracelet, Zhu Yaokui glanced at Zhu Kang again, as if he had guessed something. Beside him, Zhu Kang also caught this piece of information. He was certainly familiar with the name Song Mingsongafter all, it was listed among the top three names on the Zhu familys absolute do not provoke list specially compiled by Zhu Yaokui for his sons. Could he really be contacting me about the titanium crystals? His heart sank, but Zhu Kang wasnt ready to give up, instinctively denying this supposition. Zhu Yaokui shifted his gaze from his son and tapped to answer the call. Soon, a figure with a resolute face, wildly dressed, and showing no signs of aging appeared on the projected screen. With the appearance of that figure, a faint smile emerged on Zhu Yaokuis otherwise expressionless face. What brings the wind today, to have you proactively reaching out to this old bag of bones? Opposite, Song Mingsong laughed heartily, and the two began exchanging pleasantries. After a bout of small talk, Song Mingsong got to the point. Old Zhu, actually, Ive contacted you today because of a matter regarding the younger generation. As he spoke, Song Mingsongs gaze shifted, glancing at Zhu Kang standing behind Zhu Yaokui, and then discreetly moved his eyes away. You must have heard that two juniors under me got into a conflict with your boy here. Those two kids didnt know beforehand that the so-called Black Mountain Meeting was backed by your youngster, which led to this mess. Fortunately, both parties knew to hold back and didnt make a big fuss about it. I think we might as well let bygones be bygones? Song Mingsongs tone was amiable, offering a rather comfortable listening experience, yet the more he spoke this way, the heavier Zhu Yaokuis heart sank. Who in White Tower Floating Land didnt know of Song Mingsongs explosive temperament? For him to approach with such a demeanor suggested that those involved were far from the simple two juniors mentioned. After pondering for a while, Zhu Yaokui asked: Old Song, the juniors you mentioned are specifically...? At the mention of this, Song Mingsongs expression became somewhat strained, hesitating before he finally replied. Its rather embarrassing to say, same as with you, Old Zhu. Song Mingsong did not elaborate, but Zhu Yaokui instantly had an epiphany. Zhu Kang was his son, and if their relationship was the same, that meant those who had the conflict with Zhu Kang were Song Mingsongs sons. With this understanding, Zhu Yaokui quickly agreed to let the matter rest, with both parties agreeing to not pursue it any further. Of course, Song Mingsong wasnt one to be stingya continued existence in Jiangyuan City was ultimately necessary for the Song Chao side. Thus, after the agreement, Song Mingsong took out 200 of the 1000 titanium crystals hed mentioned, which would later be delivered to Zhu Yaokui. Upon hearing about the 200 titanium crystals, the smile on Zhu Yaokuis faced grew more genuine. After all, Zhu Kang had come to no harm, and he had received 200 titanium crystals. He had gained in both face and substance, and would naturally not pursue the matter any further, neither overtly nor covertly. Once the communication ended and Zhu Kang, who had maintained silence behind him, felt somewhat dissatisfied. Dad, if they could easily produce 200 titanium crystals, it means they must have gained far more. Are we really going to let it go just like that? Zhu Yaokuis expression turned cold as he scolded: Do you think I dont know that? Do I need you to remind me? When beaten by better skills and someone else gets the jump on you, whom can you blame? I warn you, lets end this matter here. Old Song Mingsong is not an ordinary man; his demeanor is untamed and lawless. If truly provoked, nobody could stop him except for the one guarding the White Tower. Feeling a shock in his heart, Zhu Kang had never before, in his more than one hundred years of life, heard Zhu Yaokui so directly admit anyone was beyond him. Watching Zhu Kangs departing figure, Zhu Yaokuis gaze became uncertain. In truth, there was something he hadnt said. Even without considering the power disparity, the other party was significantly younger. As a Third Rank Torch Ship Captain already five hundred years old and entering his twilight years, even if he could hold off Song Mingsong for a moment, what would he do once his time came? Let alone Zhu Kang even his strongest son was at the peak of Second Rank, with a less than 10% chance of advancing to the Third Rank. Without him, one word from Song Mingsong could dissipate the Zhu Family like smoke. This fact was actually the primary reason he was reluctant to provoke Song Mingsong. As far as he knew, Song Mingsong was not even three hundred years old yet, terrifyingly young, and even possessing considerable potential to advance to the Fourth Rank. Chapter 54: The Last Ruins Market Trade of the 0th Tier Stage Chapter 54: The Last Ruins Market Trade of the 0th Tier Stage After receiving Song Mingsongs definite response, Song Chao and Shen Wenjie naturally had no more worries, and Jiangyuan City returned to calm once more. As someone who hadnt participated, Song Chi didnt have strong feelings about all the changes during this period; he continued with his cultivation plan as before. The two batches of advanced body tempering potions laced with deep water clam pearls had almost affected his foundation, but after stabilizing his foundation again, there could be no slack in the cultivation of the guidance technique. His father, Song Chao, and his former class advisor, Yang Minghui, had both emphasized repeatedly that perseverance is crucial in cultivating the guidance technique. Even if the cultivation speed becomes extremely slow after reaching the Second Rank, and a slight mishap could mean running out of lifespan without advancing to the next rank, the less time spent in early cultivation leaves more time for cultivating at the Second and Third Ranks, thereby increasing the hopes of advancing to even higher ranks in the future. In the blink of an eye, more than twenty days flew by. In front of the ultra long-distance space gate random deployment platform at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chis face was filled with excitement. Today was the start of a new cycle of trading at the ruins market, and the buffer time on the deployment platform was down to the last ten minutes, soon to open the third ruins market trade. And after todays trade, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market would be able to satisfy the condition of opening the ruins market trades 3 times, afterward, it would be able to advance from Zero Rank to First Rank. Just thinking about it, he felt overwhelmingly excited. It wasnt that Song Chi lacked composure, but the benefits that came with advancing the Zhu Tian Ruins Market were simply too significant. It would not only increase the number of portals deployed each time but also increase the restrictions on the space gate from Zero Rank to First Rank. Simply put, before the advancement, only Zero Rank alien species could enter the market to trade, but once advanced, First Rank alien species could also pass freely through the spatial gate. The significance of this was immenseit was like comparing children to adults. Children might have some pocket money, but it was insignificant compared to adults who could earn their own living. And the more wealth the alien species brought into the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the more Song Chi, the Ruins Market Master, would earn. Besides these two points, there might be other new features after the market advanced, though this was not yet certain. But just these two points alone were enough to excite and anticipate Song Chi. This thought quickly diluted his somewhat poor mood from returning empty-handed from the Alien Star Domain exploration the day before yesterday. Speaking of the third exploration of the Alien Star Domain the day before yesterday, Song Chi felt helpless. Although he hadnt encountered any danger, he was indeed thrown into a Starry Sea Hollow Zone, where he piloted the Cangqiong at lightspeed cruise for a full twenty-four hours, without finding a single resource pointnot even a whisper of life from beginning to end. True, hollow zones in the Shattered Starry Sea are not rare, and many Second and Third Rank Torch Captains have experiences of being thrown into hollow zones. But that was after at least ten years of awakening and dozens or hundreds of star domain deployments. For Song Chi to encounter a Starry Sea Hollow Zone on his third deployment was rather unlucky. The only thing he felt fortunate about was that it was a hollow zone and not some black holes devouring layer, otherwise he might have had to gamble on whether the Torch Warship could still be pulled back to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Dismissing these messy thoughts, Song Chi soon refocused. He was just complaining about his luck; returning empty-handed wasnt a big deal. The nearly two thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin capital he had reserved from before were still there; at most, he would just have to open the ruins market trades a couple more times to earn it back. As he mused, the buffer time for the ultra long-distance space gate random deployment platform finally reached zero. [Do you confirm the activation of the ultra long-distance space gate random deployment platform?] Confirmed! Whirring! In the midst of intense vibrations, nineteen arcs of light almost simultaneously lit up above the deployment platform, and nineteen arc-shaped, illusory spatial gates quietly emerged at the entrance of the ruins market. As time passed, various types of alien species began to come and go through these phantom portals, and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market quickly buzzed to life. The goods inside the market, as usual, differed little from the last two timestungsten gold combat shields, tungsten gold lances, primary gene optimization potions, intermediate gene optimization potions, basic gene civilian exoskeletons, etc.almost the same kind of highly universal, relatively affordable items. The only difference from last time was that Song Chi had specially made space for one shop. The shop had no goods displayed; in the center was a crystal counter, and on the counter lay a blazing white, pyramidal crystal. Yes, that crystal was titanium crystal, but Song Chi wasnt displaying it for sale. On the contrary, he intended to purchase it. This titanium crystal was just a sample, so that the alien species entering the shop could clearly see what titanium crystal looks like and avoid missing out. Titanium crystal might be heavily regulated and in great demand within the entire Torch Human Civilization, but that didnt mean that every Starry Sea Civilization valued this special resource. This created preconditions for Song Chis initiative to buy. Although only a few hundred alien species entered the market each time and the chances of purchasing titanium crystal were very small, and although Song Chi currently had no use for it, he still agreed with the idea of being prepared. As long as he actively sought to buy in every ruins market trade, even if the chances were low, if he tried enough times, there would eventually come a day when he would acquire some. But if he didnt even want to try, then the chance would always be zero. Beyond that, Song Chi had also considered including special Fire Seed-type strange objects in the purchase list. Although most Fire Seed-type strange objects couldnt be used as fuel for advancing the Seed of Torch, the Starry Sea is vast, and the alien species that enter the market come from all over. What if he encountered a suitable Fire Seed strange object? However, after some thought, Song Chi gave up on the idea. The reason was simple: even if he did find one, he couldnt afford to pay the asking price. Each Starry Sea Oddity had its value, and unless he traded it for an object of equivalent strangeness, the cost of purchase with other items would be unimaginable. Of course, he was only temporarily giving up. Once the Starry Sea market developed fully and he had enough capital and various other strange objects on hand, he would eventually bring the purchase of special Fire Seed-type strange objects back to his agenda. ps: Seeking follow-up reads! Chapter 55: Moruo Clan – Lifesaving Reward Chapter 55: Moruo Clan C Lifesaving Reward ` As it turned out, Song Chis idea was indeed a good one. As more and more alien species entered the Ruins Market, although the most popular stores were still those selling genetic potions and Tungsten Gold Combat Shields (Tungsten Gold Lances), many different alien species had also entered this exclusive purchasing shop in succession. Unfortunately, upon seeing the Titanium Crystals clearly, these aliens all shook their heads in confusion, clearly having never encountered such a resource in their past experiences. Song Chi was not in a hurry. Titanium Crystal was an extremely rare resource. If it were so easy to come by, it would not have been classified as a strategic resource by Torch Human Civilizations officials. As time passed, aside from occasionally paying attention to the Titanium Crystal purchasing shop, Song Chi continued to wander around the free trading area as usual, looking for goods with large price differences and also on the lookout for any rare items that might appear. However, the result was obvious; it wasnt that easy to stumble upon rare items. Yet, Song Chi managed to acquire quite a number of items at much lower prices than those at White Tower Floating Land. Thus, several more hours quickly passed by, and the Ruins Market trading session was nearing its end. At that moment, Song Chi stopped haggling with a stall owner and turned his gaze toward the entrance of the Ruins Market. Just then, he had felt waves of spatial fluctuations from one of the nineteen spatial vortex gates, and importantly, no lifeforms had entered or exited through this gate before. Has another Spatial Gate been discovered by an alien species from the Alien Territories? No sooner had the thought arisen in his mind than the spatial fluctuations from that vortex gate became more apparent. Seconds later, a lifeform that had never before appeared in the Ruins Market emerged from the Spatial Gate. After scanning this figure with his spiritual sense, Song Chis eyebrows raised, and light swirled in the depths of his eyes, seemingly profound with meaning. If he wasnt mistaken, the current situation of the newly arrived alien species in the Ruins Market did not bode well. On its nearly humanoid body, dark green blood was seeping out, and its left arm was mysteriously missing, leaving only a right arm. Clearly, it had likely stumbled into the Ruins Market entrance amidst chaos after a fierce battle, and it might even be that at the very entrance of the Ruins Market it entered, a large group of enemies was waiting for it. Watching the alien species first scan the rule-enforcing light curtain at the market entrance and then stumble excitedly into the interior of the Ruins Market, Song Chi maintained a composed demeanor while closely monitoring the unknown alien. Not for any other reason but the fact that such an entry method, distinct from other lifeforms, was enough to spark considerable interest. After entering the Ruins Market, the alien species looked around before finally entering a genetic potion shop and exchanging fifty Zero Rank Life Cores for a Primary Healing Potion. After using the Primary Healing Potion, its injuries quickly stabilized; however, it didnt rush to leave but stayed in the genetic potion shop for a while, further understanding the specific effects of various potions through the information light screen in the shop. Apparently failing to find the potion it desired, the alien left the shop in disappointment and eventually made its way to the free trading zone. Seeing that it seemed to be setting up a stall, the surrounding aliens who had been secretly watching for a long time now crowded around, sharing Song Chis curiosity about this individual. Once the stall was set up, the one-armed alien began to take out various items from its backpack. These items were varied, including First Rank Life Cores, special minerals, Floating Land Origins, and so on. Among the crowd, Song Chi, upon seeing the First Rank Floating Land Origin, immediately asked in the standard Starry Sea common language: For the First Rank Floating Land Origin, what do you wish to exchange it for? The one-armed alien continued to take things out, but it didnt ignore Song Chis question. Life-saving items, items that can harm a First Rank life entity, items that can help me quickly advance to First Rank, items that can help me escape. If you can bring out any of these four kinds of items, we can further discuss the price. Upon hearing these words, the surrounding aliens became abuzz with discussion, and many soon lost interest and left. It wasnt that the one-armed alien was asking for too much C after all, it said that the price could be further negotiated C but the four types of items mentioned were all extremely valuable, and these Zero Rank aliens generally didnt possess them. And even if some aliens genuinely had them, they would prefer to keep them for their own use instead of trading them. Amidst the crowd, Song Chi also appeared conflicted. Although the First Rank Floating Land Origin was a desirable item, the four types of items that the other party mentioned were not something he could easily produce. Seeing the varied expressions of the aliens around the stall with none speaking up, the one-armed alien grew incredibly anxious. From the rule-enforcing light curtain earlier, it knew that the end of this trade session wasnt far off. If it couldnt use the little time remaining to exchange for the needed items, death awaited. Thinking this, it seemed to become truly desperate, reaching into its backpack again. When the item it took out was revealed to everyone, the eyes of all the aliens there lit up. Under the dazzling purple light was a palm-sized brain tissue that looked disgusting, but the purple light it emitted was unmistakably genuine C it was indeed a Starry Sea Oddity of Purple Quality, and a highly uncommon one at that. Suddenly, the aliens who had left not long before came flocking back, and even more aliens surged toward the place. Before long, the one-armed aliens stall was surrounded by hundreds of aliens, demonstrating the allure of a Purple Quality Strange Object. By then, the one-armed alien no longer hid its circumstances, candidly revealing its current situation. Outside, there are at least five First Rank Moruo Clan members waiting for me. I dont want anything else, whoever can provide the item that can most effectively save my life, this Purple Quality Brain-Eating Race supreme brain will be theirs. Around the stall, the aliens eyes shone with greed and desire, but no life dared to act. Over the previous twenty or so hours, other aliens had paid the price for thinking sinister thoughts. After some discussion, this covetously watched trade had yet to be completed, not for lack of attempts by the aliens to bring out their most prized possessions, but they all failed to satisfy the one-armed alien. There was no way around it; asking for a Zero Rank lifeform to have the power to fight against five First Rank lifeforms in a short time, or to safely escape under their watchful eyes, was just too difficult. ` Chapter 56: Purple Component [Brainwave Remote Control System] Chapter 56: Purple Component [Brainwave Remote Control System] As for the reactions of the various alien races, Song Chi paid no attention, his gaze fixed on the object in the one-armed aliens hand from beginning to end. Soon, he obtained the attributes of this purple Starry Sea oddity. [Strange Object: Brain-Eating Race Super Wave Main Brain] [Quality: Purple] [Evolutionary Feature: {Brainwave Remote Control System}] [Remark: A high-rank Stellar Sea creatures brain, after a long period of evolution, finally transformed into this purple relic. Its function is somewhat special.] After reading these attributes, Song Chi was still not quite satisfied, he needed to see the transformed attributes of this strange object as a warship component before he could understand its specific effects and whether it was suitable for him or not. Of course, regardless, he was undoubtedly going to attempt to acquire this purple-level oddity. Even if it was not suitable for him, he could later list it for sale on the Torch Network. A purple-level warship component would surely attract the interest of many Torch ship captains. After organizing his words, Song Chi tentatively spoke: Vendor, I need to examine it by hand to determine if this oddity is suitable for myself. Would that be possible? The one-armed alien looked wary, having entered the Ruins Market not long ago. Although it had seen the various rules and regulations at the entrance of the market, it had never personally witnessed what happened to those alien species that did not follow the trading rules. Being cautious was its instinct. At this moment, the surrounding alien races actually did it a great favor. Some of them said: Dont be nervous, if you are worried about this Merfolk making a move, you can request the will of the Ruins Market spaces laws as a witness. Under the Laws will, no one dares to harbor ill intentions. Hearing this, the one-armed alien tentatively summoned the so-called Laws Will of the Ruins Market space. Seeing this, Song Chi remained calm, while his thoughts subtly shifted, drawing upon the Secret Realm Laws of the Ruins Market space, to materialize an ethereal golden dragon above the trading booth. Instantly, a vast and mighty aura of laws enveloped the entire Ruins Market space. Seeing this, the one-armed alien finally let go of its concerns. This profound and abyssal presence allowed it to completely relax its caution, for if there truly was a being within the trading space capable of wielding such mighty power, there was no need to trick it using such means. The other party could easily take away the purple relic in its hand if they wished to. Seeing that the other party had agreed, Song Chi reached out and took the oddity. Under the watchful eyes of the various alien races, he carefully shielded it with his cloaks hood. He used the power of the Ruins Market laws to disguise himself as a member of the Merfolk, and naturally, he could not expose his Ancestral Torch, Spectral Energy, and other attributes. The Starry Sea was vast, but it was always better to be safe than sorry, so each time he conducted a transaction in the Ruins Market, he concealed his identity. Assuring that no onlooker could see under the hood of his cloak, he then gently moved the object to his forehead, and thereafter, he channeled the Seed of Torch from within his Ancestral Aperture. Soon, strands of dark energy surged from the Ancestral Torch, swirling around the purple relic. With the help of the Seed of Torch, Song Chi quickly obtained the detailed attributes of the strange object as it transformed into a warship component. Brainwave Remote Control System lv0 Quality: Purple Consumption: 10/second (after activation) Feature: When the owner of the warship is marked with the Brainwave Beacon, they can reverse-control the Torch Warship. Effect: Once the component is activated, a brainwave beacon can be condensed, which allows remote control of creatures, mechanical creations, etc., that are marked by the beacon. Control Distance: 10 light seconds Duration: 40 minutes; Buffer: 6 hours UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 Spectral Energy Points, and 10kg of Soul Crystal After reviewing the attributes, Song Chi handed the strange object back to the one-armed alien without any expression. Although there was no visible change on the surface, his heart was already alight with excitement. From the details provided on the attribute panel, it was clear that this was a special kind of warship component with a unique function: once activated, it could be used for remote control. And this effect, in Song Chis view, was tremendously valuable. Firstly, it could be applied to the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. The biggest disadvantage of all soldier figurine components was their inability to stray too far from the Torch Ship Captain; after all, they were puppets without their own consciousness, passively following the captains commands. Once separated from their Torch Ship Captain by a significant distance, they would lose their ability to move, and this limitation had a massive impact in many situations. For instance, when exploring unknown areas, since they couldnt venture too far from the Torch Ship Captain, a sudden crisis would also affect the Torch Ship Captain at the rear. It also made it impossible for them to complete some special tasks on their own. However, with this Brainwave Remote Control System, it would only be necessary to imprint a brainwave beacon on the soldier figurines in advance, allowing for real-time control from anywhere, rendering the previous restrictions irrelevant. Besides, imprinting the brainwave beacon on oneself would also make remote controlling the flagship possible this energy supply seems somewhat suitable for creating alibis. Additionally, Song Chi actually had another idea. He was curious to see whether this Brainwave Remote Control System would work with Zhu Tian Ruins Market by leaving a Fire Peony Soldier Figurine outside to sense external situations in real-time before each visit to the market. If it proved possible, then his future use of Zhu Tian Ruins Market to avoid various dangers would become much more feasible. Previously, when he entered the Ruins Market, he was completely clueless about the outside world, which made it difficult for him to gauge the optimal time to leave the market. Leaving too early might mean the danger had not yet fully passed. But if he waited too long to depart, he feared missing the return time of Cang Qiong. It was highly distressing. If this Brainwave Remote Control System really could achieve this effect, his future entrances and exits into the Ruins Market would become far more convenient. However, Song Chi didnt hold much confidence in his heart. Purple Quality relics were indeed rare, but Zhu Tian Ruins Market was situated in the shadow of the Starry Sea within the void gap. He felt it would be difficult for the Brainwave Remote Control System to contact the outside world through the limitless expanse of void space. Nevertheless, even if the chances were slim in that respect, the mere functionality of the Brainwave Remote Control System itself meant that Song Chi had to acquire this relic. Perhaps due to the limited selection of goods among the Zero Rank alien race, more than ten minutes had passed without the appearance of an item that satisfied the one-armed alien. Seeing this, Song Chi also took several items out of the large backpack behind him. Advanced Exoskeleton Armor, a combat robot with First Rank combat power, and three energy grenades capable of threatening First Rank species. After bringing out these items, he went on to explain the effect of each of them. One set of Advanced Exoskeleton Armor; as long as it is powered by a battery, once worn, it can greatly enhance strength, speed, resistance to impact, and various other attributes. The effect is also quite significant even when facing First Rank species. One First Rank Combat Robot; likewise, just put in a battery and it can engage in a head-on fight with First Rank species. Three Energy Grenades; if you can seize the right moment, they can severely injure a First Rank creature. Chapter 57: Success Chapter 57: Success After a careful introduction, Song Chi felt a bit nervous at the bottom of his heart. It wasnt that he cared about the gazes around him, but he was intently watching the one-armed alien behind the booth, waiting for its response. These few items were not easily put together; if the alien didnt agree to the trade, he really wouldnt be able to offer any other items that met the conditions at the moment. Its not that these items were particularly precious; once back in Jiangyuan City, as long as he had Floating Land Origin and Credit Points, he could buy as many as he wanted. They were nowhere comparable to the Purple Quality Starry Sea Oddity, but the key was that these were the only suitable items Song Chi currently had. He had prepared them specifically for the last exploration of the Alien Star Domain to be safe, or else he wouldnt have even had these to offer. If he could temporarily leave the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, everything would be so simple. Just getting a second-hand military-grade energy shield or something would solve all problems once and for all. Once equipped with a military-grade energy shield, one wouldnt only be safe from First Rank species, even attacks from Second Rank energy levels could be resisted several times. But the problem was that he couldnt leave right now. If chaos broke out in the Ruins Market, not to mention Purple Relics, even the profits he had already secured were likely to be swept away. As for why he didnt let the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine accompany him as a bodyguard, its not that he didnt want to, but that he couldnt. First: As mentioned before, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine could not venture far from him, its summoner. Second: Even if it could, it wouldnt be able to pass through the illusory portal at the entrance to the Ruins Market. Only the alien species that entered through these portals could return the same way. Others couldnt pass through these portals, and even with the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines First Rank strength, it exceeded the Spatial Gates current limitation of only allowing Zero Rank species to pass. The one-armed alien looked hesitant, somewhat tempted but still seemingly feeling that it wasnt quite safe enough. Just relying on these three items wouldnt ensure its safety from the First Rank Moruo Clan in the outside world. Seeing this, Song Chi simply took out two blue-tubed potions. This is an Advanced Genetic Potion and an Advanced Body Tempering Potion. If you manage to reach the peak of Zero Rank, taking both of these potions together will increase the chance of advancing to First Rank. Seeing a hint of skepticism in the aliens eyes, Song Chi continued. Both of these potions were recently bought from the genetic potion store; their effects are guaranteed. Having said this, the illusory golden dragon above the sky let out a long cry, as if responding to his words. That still wasnt enough. Song Chi added one last sentence, and it was this sentence that finally prompted the one-armed alien in front of him to make a decision. If youre still unwilling, then forget it. This is all I can offer right now. After that, the one-armed alien finally nodded in agreement, but it added one final condition. Okay, but youll have to fully supply the specialized batteries for this combat robot and the Advanced Exoskeleton Armor. Snap! Song Chi snapped his fingers. No problem, Ive got plenty of intermediate energy batteries in my pack. With that, he pulled out dozens of matching intermediate energy batteries from his backpack. ... After successfully acquiring the Brain-Eating Races Supreme Brain Purple Relic, the subsequent trading process returned to dullness, with no new oddities appearing. Half an hour before the end of the Ruins Market, Song Chi began the same procedure as last time. He set up a stall on his own, exchanging Zero Rank Floating Land Origin for First Rank Floating Land Origin. This time luck wasnt great; he had only 210 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin in total, nearly a hundred less than last time. Song Chi could only console himself that after this time things should improve. After this, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market would upgrade from Zero Rank to First Rank. Subsequently, First Rank alien civilizations would enter and exit the marketplace, and the circulation of First Rank Floating Land Origin in the marketplace should gradually increase. Aside from the First Rank Floating Land Origin, with other resources purchased at a difference in price, the total value exceeded nine thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Upon really calculating it, the gain from Zero Rank Floating Land Origin this time actually surpassed last time. It seemed that the empty return from the last Alien Star Domain exploration didnt affect this Ruins Market trade. However, that wasnt really the case. The reason only over 8,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin were calculated last time was first because over 1,000 strands were converted into First Rank Floating Land Origin, and secondly because of the six Deep Water Clam Pearls and the drop of Mermaids Tear that had already been given to his mother the day before; neither of these was included in the calculation. This time, the Purple Relic Brain-Eating Races Supreme Brain was obtained in exchange for items originally not for sale: Advanced Exoskeleton Armor, First Rank combat robots, energy grenades, two intermediate body tempering potions. Since these items were not procured with prepared capital, naturally they couldnt be included in this trades earnings. Comparing both instances, it wasnt hard to conclude that the returns from this trade were at least several thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin fewer than last time, and this was the final result of the unsuccessful exploration of the Alien Star Domain. Regarding this, Song Chi felt a bit regrettable, but he didnt dwell on it too much. As soon as all alien species had left and the Ruins Market trade officially came to an end, he quickly opened the property panel of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. With the end of this trade, all conditions for the Ruins Markets ascension had been met, and he couldnt wait to upgrade the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to First Rank. [Conditions met. Do you wish to spend 200 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to upgrade the Ruins Market Level to lv10?] Confirm! With the word confirm, the 200 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin floating in front of him suddenly dissipated, merging into the marketplace space, followed by an intense trembling of the entire Zhu Tian Ruins Market. If someone from the outside void were to look in at that moment, they would see the Zhu Tian Ruins Market turning into a dazzling sphere of light, exceptionally eye-catching in the pitch-black void. ... In a place extremely distant from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, in the nearly eternal silence of the void, a series of creatures with blue-black bodies, spiral horns on their heads, and dark wings on their backs roamed through terrifying void storms. The Void Gangwinds that seemed so terrifying in Song Chis eyes, these creatures, less than two meters tall and completely unknown, roamed and weaved through as if the winds were non-existent, unaffected in the slightest. Just then, this group of creatures with red eyes and an aura of violence turned sharply and looked to the side. In that direction, a faint light had just flashed and disappeared. The light was fleeting but, in this silent void, it was extremely noticeable. Chapter 58: Void Demon (Please Follow) Chapter 58: Void Demon (Please Follow) ` Regarding the disturbance caused by the advancement of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi didnt feel much. Being inside the Ruins Market, all he could sense was the Markets own trembling and the fleeting brilliance of intense light. As the light quickly faded, he reopened his eyes, filled with anticipation, already imagining what changes the advancement of the Ruins Market would bring. However, the duration of this advancement was somewhat unexpected. The previous nine promotions had been instantaneous, but this time was different. The trembling beneath his feet had not ceased, and the property panel of the Ruins Market was still unchanged. But since it was a Great Rank promotion, which was different from the past, Song Chi didnt pay much attention to it. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Suddenly, countless sharp whizzing sounds came from all directions. Song Chi, who was just getting ready to calmly wait for the end of the Ruins Markets promotion, instantly had alarm bells ringing in his heart. He was all too familiar with this kind of noise. It was the sound made when the White Winged Tribe had thrown their fork-like weapons with full force to attack the Cangqiong when they first encountered them during the welfare drop. Quickly looking up, his gaze penetrated the Spectral Energy Protective Light Curtain above the Ruins Market and looked outside. What Song Chi saw next made his scalp tingle. Beyond the hemispherical Spectral Energy Protective Light Curtain, the sky above the Ruins Market was completely covered with densely packed green-black figures, numbering at least in the four digits. A multitude of attacks continuously struck the Spectral Energy Protective Array, causing countless ripples. Then take a look at these green-black creatures. Spiral horns, wings on their backs, and the threads of brutal aura emanating from their bodies. When his gaze captured these distinctive features, Song Chi instantly had an answer in his heart. Damn it, its the Void Demons. How could such terrifying creatures suddenly appear, and in such huge numbers!! Song Chis face was ashen. He was able to recognize this group of creatures so quickly because the Void Demons were infamously well-knownso well-known that basically every Starry Sea Civilization would warn of their existence within their own realm. Void Demons, a type of Void creature, and notably one of the most notorious, are not only individually powerful in combat but, more importantly, are highly bloodthirsty, which is the very characteristic most disliked by the Starry Sea Civilizations. Anywhere visited by the Void Demons would see all life hunted to extinction, no exceptions. These creatures seemed to be born purely for slaughter, with carnage bringing them excitement. Fortunately, they could not stay away from the Void Space for too long. After being away from the Void Space for a certain amount of time, they must return; otherwise, they would continue to weaken until they eventually died. However, Song Chi felt no joy at this point because the Zhu Tian Ruins Market has always been floating within the gaps of the Void. Simply put, he was right in the enemys headquarters. Doesnt the Zhu Tian Ruins Market have the Averting Misfortune feature? How did these things find their way here? Could it be that the Averting Misfortune feature has failed? Or is it... As his thoughts raced, Song Chis heart shuddered. He realized the reason. Other than the burst of intense light that surfaced during the promotion, he couldnt think of any other reason. Anger, frustration, panic... In a brief span of time, myriad emotions surged in Song Chis heart. The key issue was that the information he had previously received about the Ruins Market Secret Realm did not mention that promotion could lead to such a scenario. Suppressing all the emotions one by one, what he needed to do now was just one thingto stay calm. As long as he remained calm and actively looked for ways to respond, there was still a possibility for things to turn around. Summon the Cangqiong to fight outside... ` Upgrade the Spectral Energy Protective Arrays level... Summon the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines... Further strengthen the various onboard components of the Cang Qiong... Once he calmed down, Song Chis mind began to rapidly generate response plans, but the one that never surfaced from beginning to end was leave the Ruins Market immediately and run away. As his golden finger, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was his greatest reliance for climbing to the peak in the future. The Orange Glory Quality Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator was traded for there, the Fire Source needed for the Seed of Torch to advance in rank also came from the market, and todays Purple Quality component Brainwave Remote Control System was likewise. Song Chi truly could not imagine the consequences of losing access to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the span of a thought, he was multitasking, calculating the most reasonable and perfect response plan as swiftly as possible. Soon, Song Chi, having deduced the perfect response plan, started taking action in his hands. The first thing he did was not to summon the Cang Qiong, but to open the attribute panel of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and begin to fully strengthen the Spectral Energy Protection Formation configuration of the market. Its important to know that the Spectral Energy Protective Arrays level is still only LV0, and if its not quickly upgraded, it might not be long before it is completely breached. Its precisely because this protection array is from the hands of an unknown powerful being of the Immortal Domain that its defence far surpasses energy shields of the same rank; otherwise, not to mention LV0, even if it were LV10, it would have overloaded long ago after so many attacks. After consuming 450 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, the Spectral Energy Protective Array was upgraded to LV9. [Name: Spectral Energy Protective Array] [Level: LV9] [Effect: Automatically absorbs void energy to form a semicircular protective light curtain.] [Defence: 500] [Shield Value: 38450/40000] [Post-overload Buffer: 33 minutes] [Note: From the hands of a mighty being of the Immortal Domain Civilization of the Starry Sea...] [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level LV10, 150 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank)] Song Chi could only say it was worthy of being the work of a great being; the upgraded to LV9 Spectral Energy Protective Array had astonishing attributes. Its worth noting that the Orange Glory Quality Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, when strengthened to LV10, only had a defence of 380 and a shield value of just 6080 points, which was simply weak in comparison to the LV9 Spectral Energy Protective Array. This excitement didnt last long. After strengthening the Spectral Energy Protective Array, Song Chi, with a grave expression, quickly summoned the Cang Qiong. The Spectral Energy Protective Array was only for defence, to repel the thousands of Void Demons outside, he still needed the firepower of the formidable Cang Qiong. As the Cang Qiong landed, Song Chi boarded the shuttle, his thoughts moved, and a prompt sounded in his ear. [Do you want to spend 100 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to upgrade the white Torch fuselage to LV10? Based on the level and quality of the components on the Cang Qiong, the success rate of this upgrade is 96%.] Hearing this prompt, Song Chi paused; while loading the Purple Quality Brainwave Remote Control System component, he clicked to confirm the upgrade. The upgrade from the Spectral Shuttle to the Spectral Airship was quick, and just over ten seconds later, the Cang Qiong began to rapidly expand, its hull length quickly going from seven meters to close to twenty meters. The streamlined fuselage, now covered in gold rock armor, appeared even more solid. Although its a far cry from the true steel behemoths that are thousands of meters long, it was already starting to look a bit more ferocious. Chapter 59: Cang Qiong Rises to First Rank Chapter 59: Cang Qiong Rises to First Rank As the Ghost Light on the surface of the warship gradually dimmed, Song Chi knew that the Cang Qiong had completed its advancement from a Spectral Shuttle to a Spectral Airship, and he quickly glanced over the airships attributes. As expected, the attributes of the Cang Qiong had undergone significant changes. Firstly, all 8 basic slots on the Torch Warships received a special boost, and any component, regardless of quality, mounted on these slots would have its effects increased by 20%. This was an enhancement effect that all Torch Warships advancing to Spectral Airships would obtain. Not limited to Spectral Airships, with each subsequent advancement, this enhancement effect would further increase, which was the fundamental reason why Torch Warships of different ranks had such vast differences in combat power within Torch Human Civilization. Imagine, although this enhancement effect was fixed, the mere 20% was already equivalent to adding an exclusive feature to all basic components that enhanced might. And features, as one might not need to specify, were something that only blue top rank, or even purple level components could have. Just this point alone allows one to imagine the terrifying improvement in overall performance whenever a Torch Warship advanced a Great Rank. Take the Particle Beam Cannon that had just been mounted not long ago, for example. Its might attribute at enhancement level 10 was originally 173, but now it would receive an additional 20% increase on this base, which would be 173 x 120% = 208 points. The Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator was the same, but the two attributes it amplified were the defense value and shield value. Defence: 880 x 120% = 1056 Shield Value: 16,280/16,280 x 120% = 19,536/19,536 All the general components in the other basic slots were likewise enhanced, and even the structural integrity of the Torch Warship itself was increased by 20%. Beyond that, the number of special slots had increased from 6 to 10. The importance of this point was extremely high, but since Song Chi did not have any additional special ship-borne components at the moment, the impact was not apparent yet. After advancing the Cang Qiong, Song Chi took out the more than 200 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin he had and continued enhancing the Particle Beam Cannon component. To combat Void Demons with four-digit numbers, firepower had to be strong, so Song Chi used up all the First Rank Floating Land Origin he had. In the end, after spending 180 strands of First Rank Origin, he enhanced the Particle Beam Cannon to level 16. Particle Beam Main Cannon lv16 Quality: Blue Consumption: 46 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Feature: Main Cannon Might Increase 18% Might: 389 x 120% Charge: 3s; Buffer: 5s UpRank Requirement: 51 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank), 5400 Spectral Energy Points. After the Shipborne Main Cannon, he spent another batch of resources to enhance the Spectral Cannon to level 10. Though the Main Cannon was powerful, both its charge and buffer times were not short. The Secondary Cannon was different, as it required no charge or long buffer time, allowing for continuous strafing. It also had a very low Spectral Energy Points consumption, and while its might was somewhat lacking, its suitability for this sort of group battle with numerous enemies was beyond doubt. Spectral Cannon lv10 Quality: Colorless ` Consumption: 3/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 1120% No need for buffering and charging UpRank Requirement: 2000 Spectral Energy Points With the Spectral Cannon enhanced to lv10, this last-minute fortification finally came to an end. As for the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator and the engine component, without a replacement, its not possible to further enhance them. During the enhancement of the Cang Qiong, attacks against the Spectral Energy Protective Array did not diminish. Watching the protective light screen ripple, and then glancing at the arrays defense value, Song Chi knew he couldnt delay any longer and had to counterattack soon. The shield value that was close to 40,000 before enhancement had alarmingly dropped below 35,000. In response, Song Chis thoughts turned, and the newly installed, yet-to-be-enhanced Brainwave Remote Control System was activated. He injected a brainwave beacon into his own body. Indeed, he was not preparing to fight alongside the ship but rather to remotely control the Cang Qiong through brainwave remote control. He himself would stay within the Ruins Market, commanding ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to fight with civilian Energy Pulse Guns. This was the best way to utilize all available forces to the fullest extent. Humming! The Cang Qiongs engine activated, and amid a humming sound, it suddenly burst out of the Spectral Energy Protective Array, leaving a long trail of flame in its wake. As soon as it burst out of the array, the relentless firing sound of the secondary cannon immediately began. For a moment, those Void Demons outside were somewhat baffled by the nearly twenty-meter-long steel airship stirring things up. Though the secondary cannons might was weak, its high rate of fire made up for it. The cost of 3 Spectral Energy Points per shot was negligible in front of the lv19-enhanced Spectral Engine. As long as the engine didnt overload, this terrifying barrage could continue indefinitely. Add to that, although there were many Void Demons, the average rank was not high. Over ninety percent were Zero Rank, and there were only about a hundred First Rank Void Demons, with Second Rank ones yet to be spotted. Hence, the First Rank-enhanced Spectral Cannon was still capable of inflicting considerable damage. Not surprisingly, the attention of the vast majority of the Void Demons was drawn to the Cang Qiong. They began to beat their pitch-black wings, rushing to chase after it. This significantly alleviated the pressure on the Spectral Energy Protective Array. Attacks still occasionally struck the light screen, but the rate of shield value decrease had become manageable. Aim for those creatures outside the light screen above, fire! Song Chi issued the attack command while standing at the edge of the protective light screen. Soon, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines began lifting their Energy Pulse Guns time and again, targeting the Void Demons above and commencing their attack. Inside the Spectral Energy Protective Array, the defenders could freely counterattack without affecting the protective light screen. The feature of this protective light screen was such that it allowed attacks outward but not inward. The reason for not simply having the Cang Qiong stay inside the Ruins Market to attack was that it wasnt just tasked with providing fire coverage but also needed to attract the attention of the majority of the Void Demons, preventing them from focusing their attacks on the Spectral Energy Formation. Otherwise, the protective light screen wouldnt last long. Whizzing! Streams of energy pulses were precisely hitting the Void Demons in the air. These batch of Fire Peony Soldier Figurines had been summoned for over a month, and Song Chi had already demonstrated to them how to use the Energy Pulse Guns. Although it was somewhat awkward for the puppets to use these thermal weapons, they could still manage to fire and shoot normally. The civilian Energy Pulse Gun was an energy ray weapon developed by Torch Human Civilization, with an average might around the peak of Zero Rank. Since they were originally intended for use by First Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, Song Chi had specifically requested that they be modified for enhanced firepower at the Eagle Machinery shop. Now, the Energy Pulse Guns in their hands all possessed the usual First Rank might. This was also a point that Song Chi was immensely grateful for at the moment. ` Chapter 60: Crisis (Please Follow) Chapter 60: Crisis (Please Follow) Due to the enhancement of the Energy Pulse Guns firepower, even though these Void Demons possessed bodily strength far beyond the same rank, with quite formidable combat power, they were merely a one-shot deal under First Rank firepower. This significantly increased the speed at which Song Chi and the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines cleared out these Void Demons. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Under the onslaught of energy pulse rays, one after another, the Zero Rank Void Demons were consecutively killed. Their bodies fell from the sky, crashing against the hemispherical light screen of the Spectral Energy Protective Array, before sliding down and piling up around the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Sizzling! Hearing the intense corrosion sound coming from the protective light screen, Song Chis brows furrowed tightly. This was caused by the black blood dripping from inside the Void Demons onto the light screen. This black blood flowing through their bodies was extremely hot and highly corrosive, severely depleting the shield value of the Spectral Energy Protective Array. Faced with this situation, Song Chi found himself without a method to counter it for the moment. To push back these Void Demons, they had to kill a large number of them, but as soon as they made an attack, this highly corrosive blood was inevitabl, an irreconcilable contradiction. 20878/40000 Glancing at the defense value of the Spectral Energy Formation and seeing it about to drop below twenty thousand points, Song Chi grew increasingly anxious. The Cang Qiong, having successfully advanced to First Rank and equipped with the Orange Energy Shield Component, indeed had a shocking combat power. Facing an attack from dozens of First Rank and hundreds of Zero Rank Void Demons, it was still able to counter and kill triple-digit numbers of Void Demons. But as the saying goes, even strength has its limits. After enduring for nearly half an hour amidst the encirclement of hundreds of Void Demons, even the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, however powerful, had dimmed to an extreme. The shield value had plummeted below 10%, teetering on the edge of a complete overload. Yet even so, Song Chi could not allow it to retreat back into the Ruins Market. Once the Cang Qiong pulled back, without its attraction, the more than five hundred Void Demons outside would immediately turn their aggression towards the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. And the Spectral Energy Formation, with its defense value about to drop below twenty thousand points, would absolutely not withstand the collective assault of these massive numbers of demons. Damn it, I must think of something, if this continues, the Cang Qiong is likely to sink here, Song Chi roared inwardly. The computing power of his mind was pushed to the limit, but he still couldnt find any countermeasures. All his cards were nearly played; could he just conjure up more out of thin air? To make matters worse, due to the continuous overconsumption of his spiritual focus for more than half an hour, now Song Chis own form was somewhat unstable. He had to remotely control the Cang Qiong to attack and evade, command a group of Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to attack, take aim again and again with the Energy Pulse Gun in his hand, and now he had to earnestly consider further strategies. All of these tasks required him alone to operate and consider, simple bifurcation of the mind was completely insufficient. Bearing the faint throbbing pain emerging in his mind, Song Chi gritted his teeth and persevered. At this moment, he was longing for the brief foray into the limit-breaking state he had stumbled upon before. If he could temporarily enter the Threefold Mind Utilization state, he would not be in such disarray. Unfortunately, the previous two times were just luck; he happened to enter a limit-breaking state and had not truly mastered the skill. Half an hour of intense mental focus did not enable him to find that limit-breaking sensation again; it was merely a pity. Pausing slightly with the Energy Pulse Gun raised in his hand, Song Chi took out two Energy Grenades from behind him. Before the last exploration of the Alien Star Domain, he had bought a total of five, using three during the transaction with the Brain-Eating Races ultra-wave hive-mind Strange Object. Only the two in his hands remained. Spotting a location gathered with over twenty Zero Rank and First Rank Void Demons, he threw one Energy Grenade with all his strength. The energy grenade traced a straight line through the void and landed precisely in the midst of a group of more than twenty Void Demons. Boom! After a powerful First Rank explosion, the twenty or so Void Demons were immediately decimated, with only a few outer perimeter Zero Rank demons and three lucky First Rank demons surviving. This single energy grenade directly killed fifteen Zero Rank Void Demons. Following a brief moment of triumph, one piece of bad news after another swiftly followed. Outside the Ruins Market, the Cangqiongs energy shield had completely overloaded. Attacks from the surrounding Void Demons began to strike directly onto the airships warship armor, damaging both the armor and the ship itself. Inside the Ruins Market, the Spectral Energy Formations shield value officially dropped below twenty thousand. And under the corrosive influence of the Void Demons scorching black blood, the speed of the shield values depreciation became even more terrifying. Song Chis heart sank to the bottom. At this rate, without even repelling the group of Void Demons, the Spectral Energy Formation would shatter first, and the entire Ruins Market would be entirely overrun. Although he was the Master of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and could wield the Power of Laws of this Ruins Market Secret Realm, his power was limited to internal use only and could not be employed in external combat. And once the Spectral Energy Formation was broken, the balance of the entire Secret Realm would also be destroyed, and the laws of the Secret Realm space would fall into disarray. By then, it would be impossible to control them to deal with the Void Demons that had breached into the market. It was almost a checkmate, a situation that seemed impossible to salvage no matter what. At this juncture, a thought that Song Chi had never entertained before started to surface in his mind. He knew he had to start considering his own escape route. If Zhu Tian Ruins Market could not be defended, he surely wouldnt stay and be buried with it. The Chenxing Principality was vast, the Torch Human Civilization even larger, and the Shattered Starry Sea was boundless. There were many more things out there waiting for him to personally experience, to witness, and to pursue. Having arrived in this tumultuous Starry Sea Era, he wished to live another two hundred years, three hundred years, six hundred years, or even a thousand. How could he be willing to die silently in this void without any fame? Countless thoughts surged through Song Chis mind and, ultimately, he summoned the Cangqiong back to his side. If the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was destined to be destroyed, then naturally, he would not allow the Cangqiong to sink here as well. Without the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, all he could rely on in the future was the Cangqiong. As long as the Cangqiong was still there, with the Orange Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator and the Purple Brainwave Remote Control System components loaded on it, he had the confidence to carve out a niche in the worldat the very least, he wouldnt be completely obscure. With this thought, Song Chis mind shifted, and the Cangqiong above, receiving the brainwave signals, turned around and forcefully returned to the interior of the Ruins Market. Looking at the reaction of the external Void Demons, as expected, once the Cangqiong returned to the Ruins Market, their targets instantly shifted entirely to Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Hum Hum Hum! The Spectral Energy Formations defensive light screen trembled violently, and beneath layer upon layer of ripples, the shield value descended at an indescribable speed. ps: Aiming for the top three in the rankings next week. I hope everyone can keep up with the readings these few days, much appreciated!!! Chapter 61: Advanced Ruins Market Chapter 61: Advanced Ruins Market ` 19480/40000 18260/40000 17100/40000 Every half minute, the shield value would drop by a thousand points. At this pace, it wouldnt take ten minutes for the Spectral Energy Formation to be completely destroyed. And without the protection of the Spectral Energy Formation, the destruction of the Ruins Market, in the face of a group of extremely bloodthirsty Void Demons, would be but the blink of an eye. Song Chi quickly retracted the Cangqiong into his Ancestral Torch, reluctantly sweeping his gaze around him. Just as he completed his survey, determined to exit the Ruins Market the next moment, the vibrating sensation underfoot that had been constant suddenly ceased. Song Chis gaze flickered in surprise. Is this... the Ruins Market has successfully advanced? In that instant, Song Chis mood was like a thunderstorm in June: one moment dark clouds filled the sky, and the next, the clouds parted and the sun shone through after the rain. In his excitement, he didnt forget to confirm his speculation and immediately opened the Ruins Markets attribute panel. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv10] ... Confirming that the Ruins Market had indeed advanced to lv10, Song Chi could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart and burst out laughing. To think, from the time he successfully linked to Zhu Tian Ruins Market with the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank until today, it had been just over two months, and he had only opened the market for trade three times. During this period, he not only obtained an Orange Glory Quality Component but also a Purple Component plus the Goldrock Ship Armor, a White Component. In just two months, the benefits had already reached such a terrifying level, one could imagine how much he had struggled internally with the decision to give up on the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. At this moment, it was the complete opposite. The more distressed and tormented he had felt before, the more excited and thrilled he was now. After a good laugh, Song Chi, who had turned his attention back, didnt even bother to check the specific attributes of the newly advanced Zhu Tian Ruins Market and immediately opened the configuration for the Spectral Energy Protective Array. Having reviewed the detailed attributes of the Spectral Energy Protective Array, a look of confirmation appeared in his eyes. Although the level of the Spectral Energy Protective Array was still lv9, with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market itself advancing to the First Rank, its basic configuration, like that of the Torch Warship, had seen a fixed percentage increase in attributes, also 20%. The original defense and shield values of the Spectral Energy Protective Array were as follows: [Defence: 500] [Shield Value: 3800/40000] But with the successful advancement of the Ruins Market, these two figures had respectively become: [Defence: 600] [Shield Value: 11800/48000] And the key point was that the shield value was not only increased by 20% in its maximum capacity but even the shield value that had been only 3800 points was instantly boosted to 11800, allowing it to hold out for several more minutes. ` Having realized this, Song Chi summoned the Cangqiong Warship back and, with a thought, glanced over the component of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. Post-overload buffer time: 8/35 (minutes) The Orange Energy Shield Component, enhanced to lv15, had a buffer time of 35 minutes after overload. Now, 8 minutes had already passed, and in just 27 more minutes, it would be reactivated. Seeing this, a glint of hope rekindled in Song Chis eyesthe success of the Zhu Tian Ruins Markets upgrade gave him hope that he could fully repel those Void Demons outside and safeguard the market. As long as the Spectral Energy Protective Array could hold on for another twenty plus minutes, when the Cangqiongs energy shield was reactivated, the warship could once again enter combat. Basing on the previous combat achievements, assuming no new Void Demons appeared, the Cangqiong should be able to eliminate over ninety percent of the remaining five hundred plus Void Demons before the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator overloaded a second time. By then, even without the fire support of the Cangqiong, Song Chi and the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines could take over the cleanup task, making it highly probable to preserve the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. With this in mind, Song Chi quickly found the right moment to throw out the last energy grenade, killing nearly ten Zero Rank Void Demons, and then immediately boarded the Cang Qiong, continuously firing the warships main and secondary cannons into the sky above the market, to alleviate as much pressure as possible from the Spectral Energy Protective Array. Four minutes later, when the Spectral Energy Formations shield value dropped below four digits, Song Chis thoughts shifted, and immediately after, the notification from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market rang in his ears. [Do you confirm spending 150 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to upgrade the Spectral Energy Protective Array to lv10?] Confirm! Whoosh! The very moment the Spectral Energy Protective Arrays configuration was upgraded to lv10, the semi-circular light screen over the market shimmered for a moment. Seeing its defensive and shield values, Song Chi inwardly exclaimed in delight. [Defense: 1200] [Shield Value: 120000/120000] The defense value jumped from the previous 600 to 1200, and the shield value skyrocketed from 48000 points to 120000 points. What excited Song Chi even more was that the shield value, which had only a few hundred points left previously, was fully restored to its peak condition after the upgrade, a formidable 120,000 pointsenduring the remaining 23 minutes would be a certainty. Phew! His breathing gradually calmed down, and only then did Song Chi finally allow himself to relax completely. Yet he didnt cease his attacks; while the protective light screen was no longer in danger, killing one more Void Demon would lessen the burden on the soon-to-be-reactivated Cang Qiong. Time slowly passed in this way. After countless rounds of attacks and not knowing exactly how many, as soon as the component of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator on the Cang Qiong finished buffering, he immediately controlled the warship to dash out of the market. With the Cang Qiong moving away from the market, the actions of the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines became noticeably sluggish, even freezing in place unable to move at times. However, there was no choice; the Brainwave Remote Control Systems duration had ended, requiring a lengthy six hours to buffer completely, so Song Chi had to take the field himself. Fortunately, with the current First Rank Spectral Energy Formations shield value, even without the manual clearance by the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, it could last for a sufficiently long time. No longer needing to divide his attention to control the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, Song Chi, who focused solely on the Cang Qiong, was clearly at ease. The result was that this time the warship cleared the Void Demons even faster. In less than twenty minutes, and even without waiting for the second overload of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component, the remaining hundreds of Void Demons were entirely eradicated. Looking at the hundreds of blue-black corpses around the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, an inexplicable urge to cry welled up in Song Chis heart. Not out of sadness but rather the impulse to weep from the exhilaration of surviving a calamity, which quickly turned into deep joy and relief. Once the strange feelings in his heart had settled, Song Chi began to control the Cang Qiong, roaming around the outskirts of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, using the airships Traction Beam to quickly collect the corpses of those Void Demons. ps: Seeking continued readership, monthly tickets, and recommendation votes!!!! Chapter 62: Void Crystal*Demon Mark Chapter 62: Void Crystal*Demon Mark Textbooks have often mentioned that these Void Demons, upon death, congeal a special crystal within their bodies, which encompasses the Void Energy theyve absorbed throughout their lives in the void space, known as Void Crystals. Due to their extreme rarity, the value of these Void Crystals is exceptionally high. Its said that the enhancement of all spaceborne components requires these Void Crystals. Bearing this in mind, within the realms of Torch Human Civilization, the price of Void Crystals has been driven to extraordinary heights, having reached a point where one Zero Rank Void Crystal can be exchanged for a strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin, and one First Rank Void Crystal can be exchanged for a strand of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. At the moment, the bodies of these over one thousand Void Demons are evidently a vast fortune, which is why Song Chi didnt waste any time and began gathering these corpses immediately. Dozens of minutes later, once the collection was nearly complete, Song Chi maneuvered the Cangqiong back into the Ruins Market. Without hurrying to check the specific attributes of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he instead employed his ability as the Ruins Market Lord, fully mobilizing the Power of Laws within the market and pushing the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to move toward the distance. The commotion caused by the recent battle wasnt insignificant, and the scent of fresh blood left by the deaths of thousands of Void Demons was very dense. If he didnt move far from this void space quickly, he feared more Void Demons would be drawn by the disturbance and find them again. As long as the Zhu Tian Ruins Market moved away from this area, its Averting Misfortune Feature would be able to come into effect again, and they wouldnt have to worry about other Void Demons tracking them down. He didnt know how much time had passed, but once Song Chi felt they had drifted far enough, he prepared to dissipate the Power of Laws and bring the market to a halt. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! However, the sound of something cutting through the air that followed made him tense up suddenly. When he turned his head to see the source of the attack, he breathed a sigh of relief. Outside the Ruins Markets protective light screen, a group of Void Demons, unbeknownst to him, had caught up again. This group was not large, consisting of only a dozen or so, with just one being of First Rank, posing no real threat to the market. Song Chi quickly disposed of these ten-plus Void Demons and collected the Void Crystals from their bodies, then he once more took control and moved the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Having been found by the Void Demons once again, it was evident that this place was not safe, so naturally, he wouldnt let the market stay here. In the hours that followed, Song Chi began a cycle of operations, where each time the Zhu Tian Ruins Market stopped at a location, they would encounter a small group of Void Demons. He would defeat them and then continue moving. After four consecutive times, Song Chi felt that something was off. To call it a coincidence was too far-fetched, given that in the tens of thousands of years before, the Ruins Market Secret Realm was never discovered by these Void Demons. According to the Averting Misfortune Feature of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, except for the brightness generated during the markets implementation that attracted the attention of Void Demons, the subsequent encounters should not have occurred. Could it be that the Averting Misfortune Feature has really stopped working? With this doubt in mind, he didnt immediately move away. Instead, he opened the attribute panel of the market to see if he could discover anything. The next second, when the attribute panel of the market appeared before him, Song Chi suddenly realized what was happening. It was neither a coincidence nor a failure of the Averting Misfortune Feature. On the contrary, the problem lay with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market itself. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv10] [Specifications: 1000mX1000m] [Basic Configuration: 50 shops, 1 stall area of 200mx200m, 1 two-story inn (with 51 guest rooms), 1 lv9 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (efficiency doubles when cultivating Spectral Energy), 1 lv10 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, 1 lv9 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform.] [Additional Configuration: None (0/6)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (able to move freely within the void, mysteriously avoiding natural disasters)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (1/1)] [Negative Status: First-Rank Demon Mark] [UpRank Requirement: 50 strands of First-Rank Floating Land Origin, 100,000 strands of Zero-Rank Floating Land Origin from Ruins Market transactions {89560/100000}] Song Chis gaze bypassed everything else, settling directly on the Negative Status section. As he focused his attention, a detailed description of the attribute soon popped up. [First-Rank Demon Mark: A mark laid down by several First-Rank Void Demons, which when other Void Demons are within a certain range, automatically sense this special mark.] Damn it, I was wondering why it was such a coincidence, its because of this! Swearing to himself in his mind, Song Chi then started to feel a headache coming on. With this mark present, tranquility for the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in the future was out of the question. Because of this mark, the Markets Feature of Averting Misfortune was basically nullified. Think about it, if someone placed a tracker on you, would hiding still be of any use? No good, I must get rid of this mark as soon as possible, even if its just a temporary concealment, or else the Ruins Market, which was so difficult to preserve, may soon face the same situation again. And this commotion caused by the Markets Great Rank UpRank must also be addressed... Muttering to himself, Song Chis recently relaxed brows furrowed once again. The Demon Mark goes without saying, its a pressing matter. And the commotion during the Markets Great Rank UpRank is just as important to pay attention to. After all, the Market has just advanced to First Rank, theres still a long way to go. It cant be that every single advancement in the future has to be carried out in such a heart-pounding way, can it? Glancing out of the corner of his eye at the pile of crystals beside him, Song Chi felt a bit more pleased despite his somber mood. After a recent inventory, it was confirmed that there were 1230 Void Crystals, among which there were 1105 Zero-Rank Void Crystals and 125 First-Rank Void Crystals. Based on the normal exchange rates within the territories of Torch Human Civilization, this amounted to 1105 strands of First-Rank Floating Land Origin plus 125 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. The moment he got the result, Song Chi actually had the idea to use this Demon Mark as bait to continuously attract small groups of Void Demons to hunt, thereby obtaining a steady stream of Void Crystals. But he quickly dismissed the idea. This method could indeed make money quickly, but likewise, the risk factor was very highwho could guarantee that the Void Demons attracted by the Demon Mark would always be low-rank? What if a High-Rank Demon was lured in? What if the ones attracted were a demon army of tens of thousands, including a large number of First and Second-Rank Void Demons? All these uncertainties made Song Chi dismiss the notion outright. With the Ruins Market, he could easily and steadily acquire various resources every monthwhy should he engage in such life-risking acts? Chapter 63: New Feature of the First Rank Ruins Market – The Inn Chapter 63: New Feature of the First Rank Ruins Market C The Inn Although anxious at heart, Song Chi quickly shifted his attention to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market itself, as he was extremely curious about the changes after its advancement. Previously, due to his focus on the matter of the Demon Mark, he had only taken a casual look, yet he remembered clearly that a new feature had appeared on the attributes panel of the market. This one change alone was enough to make one itch with anticipation. Opening up the markets attributes panel once again, Song Chi started to carefully examine the changes within. His gaze skipped over the first three sections and landed on the specification item. After advancing to the first rank, the area of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market soared to a size of 1000mx1000m, and the number of shops increased to 50. The stall area expanded to 200mx200m, and even the inn, which had never seemed to serve any purpose, had grown from one to two floorsthese were undoubtedly all good news. The expansion of the markets area not only meant that more beings could enter with each market trade in the future but also implied that Song Chis super private storage space capacity had further increased, allowing him to store even more resources in the future. For this purpose, Song Chi specially used the Power of Laws to section off a 20mx20m enclosed area within the stall zone. This enclosed space would become the exclusive storage for the Floating Land Mining Carts and the various resources collected in the future. That way, he wouldnt have to worry about where to store the two Floating Land Mining Carts and the gathered resources every time he opened the market. This area was sufficient to store a large quantity of items; it could even accommodate the Cang Qiong, which had advanced to a Spectral Airship, when entirely empty. Near the central street of the market, close to the stall area, was a two-story inn. Previously, Song Chi had explored the function of this building several times, to no avail. Other than discovering that each guest room slightly sped up spirit recovery, there were no other functions. Upon entering the inn once more, Song Chis renewed interest wasnt because of the additional number of guest rooms after the markets advancement, but because he noticed that the 51 rooms were not evenly distributed across the first and second floors. There were 50 rooms on the first floor, but only a lonely one on the second flooran observation that puzzled him. Soon, the 50 rooms on the first floor had been checked one by one, and they were no different from before. So, he climbed up to the second floor. As soon as Song Chi arrived on the second floor, he made an unexpected discovery. The second floor of the inn didnt have just one guest room; looking down the corridor, it was clear that there were ten doors of identical dimensions, indicating that the actual number of guest rooms on the second floor was ten. However, only one room was currently open; the other nine were blocked by some mysterious barrier and had not been unlocked. Even as the Ruins Market Master, he was also barred from entering. His eyes flickering with various speculations, Song Chi ultimately concluded that to continue unlocking the other nine rooms, he would likely have to wait for future upgrades of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. As for whether these rooms had different functions from those on the first floor, that was something he had to experience personally to know. Thinking this, he pushed open the door of the only available guest room on this floor. The moment his feet crossed the threshold, Song Chi suddenly felt a strange realization: This second-floor guest room was completely different from those on the first floor!!! He could not pinpoint where this feeling came from. After a moment of doubt, his attention quickly shifted away, as his gaze was now drawn to a bronze token floating at the center of the room. The Ruin Market Mystical Laws that Song Chi controlled did not issue any warning of danger, so he reached straight out for the bronze token. The moment his palm touched the token, all the information about the bronze token and the room below surfaced in his mind. [Name: Ruins Market Guest Token] [Belongs to: Zhu Tian Ruins Market (Song Chi)] [Number of uses: 1/1] [Effect: The creature that obtains this Guest Token, regardless of where it is in the Shattered Starry Sea, can consume one usage count to activate the token with the Ruins Market Masters consent, and upon activation, the token will transport the activator to the exclusive Guest Room for a 24-hour stay. The activator will be transported back to their original location with the token either when they choose to return or when the stay ends.] [Introduction: A product derived from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, possessing inconceivable abilities.] [Note: Only the Ruins Market Master can replenish the tokens number of uses.] [Note 2: The Ruins Market Master has the right to revoke the token at any time.] Ruins Market Guest Token... Murmuring softly, Song Chis eyes shone, and his heart rate accelerated. Based on the introduction on the attributes panel, the actual value of the Ruins Market Guest Token must far exceed expectations, allowing other beings multiple entries into the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, not just relying on the elusive luck. Just this feature alone could make creatures who had experienced the convenience and value of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market eager for it. Similarly, as the Ruins Market Master, he could also use this to obtain greater benefits. For instance, if he had had this item a month earlier, he could have handed the token to that Gore before the second market trade ended, granting him the qualification to re-enter the market later. With this, he could have Gore collect more Deep Water Clam Pearls for him, ones that were a thousand years older or even older, or perhaps those rare and precious Mermaids Tears. With that thought, Song Chi sighed softlyit was too late for the Ruins Market Guest Token to arrive. Water-based Floating Lands in the Starry Sea were not common, and it was uncertain when he would encounter such an Alien Race on a Floating Land again, one that could stably produce Deep Water Clam Pearls. However, it wasnt necessary to just rely on water-based Floating Lands for Aliens. With the vastness of the Starry Sea, there were plenty of Floating Lands with even rarer resources. As long as there were Alien Species that could provide a continuous supply of a valuable resource, he could consider giving out this Ruins Market Guest Token. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Chi stepped out of the inn once more. The allocation of the Ruins Market Guest Tokens would undoubtedly be strict and not something that could be done in a short time. Of course, he would not distribute them lightly. As it stood, there were only ten Guest Rooms on the second floor of the inn, meaning there could be at most ten Ruins Market Guest Tokens, each needing to be given out with caution. Aside from nurturing the Ruins Market Guest Tokens, the function of those Guest Rooms was also to serve as the sole space node for the holders of the Guest Tokens to enter and leave the Ruins Marketa transfer station, so to speak. Chapter 64: New Feature of the First Rank Ruins Market – [Spatial Anchor Points] Chapter 64: New Feature of the First Rank Ruins Market C [Spatial Anchor Points] ` Phew! Suppressing the joy and excitement in his heart, Song Chi continued to examine the other changes in the Ruins Market. Still in the basic configuration section, after experiencing the inns brand new functions, Song Chis attention shifted to the All-Attributes Cultivation Room and the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. Like the Spectral Energy Protective Array before, even though their levels hadnt changed and were still lv9, the effects of these two configurations had also improved to a certain extent. The original lv9 All-Attributes Cultivation Room provided a 580% boost to spectral energy cultivation, but now it had become 700%, far surpassing the spectral energy cultivation platforms of the same level. As for the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, its duration and buffer times hadnt changed; only the number of Spatial Gates deployed each time increased from 19 to 23. It might seem like only 4 extra gates, but this was already the lv9 platform, and next, Song Chi was going to further enhance it. The lv9 All-Attributes Cultivation Room and the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform both had the same UpRank Requirements to advance: not only did the Ruins Market itself have to reach lv10, but they also needed 150 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Taking out 300 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi successively upgraded both to lv10. [Name: All-Attributes Cultivation Room] [Level: lv10] [Effect: When First Rank beings cultivate in the Cultivation Room, their cultivation speed increases by 480%. When the cultivator engages in spectral energy cultivation, the speed increases by 960%.] ... [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level lv11, 25 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank)] [Name: Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] [Level: lv10] [Effect: Once activated, it randomly deploys 36 Spatial Gates throughout the Shattered Starry Sea that allow entrance and exit to the Ruins Market, with each Spatial Gate lasting for 24 hours and a buffer of 720 hours.] ... [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level lv11, 25 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank)] The enhancement of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room to the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique had reached a staggering 960%, and the number of Spatial Gates the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform could deploy had increased to 36. Seeing these two sets of data, Song Chi finally closed the attribute panel in front of him with satisfaction. His gaze then shifted downward, eventually settling on the newly appeared Feature. There wasnt much to say about the additional configurations section, which still remained empty, with only two more slots available. Song Chi had previously tested that these extra configuration slots could accommodate all the special components compatible with the Torch Warship, but he currently didnt have any spares. Moreover, because of the Averting Misfortune feature, he hadnt thought he needed to equip anything previously. But after the incident with the Void Demons, special components that could either clear negative states or conceal anomalies in the Ruins Market had been added to his list of items to search for urgently. With his gaze lingering, the detailed attributes of the newly emerged Spatial Anchor Point feature quickly surfaced in front of Song Chi. [Feature {Spatial Anchor Point}: Designate a specific coordinate in the actual Starry Sea as the anchor point for Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Subsequently, as long as this anchor point is activated, no matter where the Ruins Market owner enters the Ruins Market from, upon leaving they will only appear at the anchor points coordinates.] Song Chis eyes lit up again; the effect of this Spatial Anchor Point feature was simple: it provided a precise transport coordinate for Zhu Tian Ruins Market. As long as this coordinate was activated, no matter from where you entered the Ruins Market, you could use this transport coordinate to leave. This might still be hard to understand, so lets use a simple example. If Song Chi were to set this Spatial Anchor Point in his own bedroom, then even if he was in a far-off Alien Star Domain, as long as he entered the Ruins Market, he could choose to actively trigger this anchor point. This would allow the anchor point set in his bedroom to serve as his returning point after leaving the Ruins Market. In doing so, he wouldnt even need to use the Spectral Airships own return function to effortlessly return home from the distant Alien Star Domain. After completely understanding this Spatial Anchor Point feature, the first use that came to Song Chis mind wasnt related to deploying it in the Alien Star Domain, but instead, he wanted to use this special function to assist his subsequent shipments. His haul from the Alien Star Domain always surpassed that of an average person, but because he was afraid of exposing Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he could only sell most of his haul at 65% of market price through the black market, almost halving his profits. This had always greatly annoyed Song Chiwhy should he let people take a 35% cut for free from the resources he painstakingly brought back from the Alien Star Domain? In contrast, if he sold through a regular store and had a substantial quantity of resources, it wouldnt be a problem to push the purchase price to 90% of market value, which was much more economical than selling on the black market. However, this would involve the risk of exposing his identity. It was because of this limitation that he had reluctantly chosen the black market channel previously. But now things were different. With the new Spatial Anchor Point feature, as long as he set the anchor point coordinates in his own bedroom, all these problems could be practically solved. By concealing his identity and selling the haul to regular stores, then entering the Ruins Market from a deserted place with his earnings and subsequently returning directly home through the Spatial Anchor Pointjust like that, it was simple. Even if someone took notice or followed him, theyd have no starting point for their investigation. The more Song Chi thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. It just so happened that a recent Ruins Market trade had left him with a stockpile of differential resources, perfect for a trial run. If it proved viable, the over a thousand Void Crystals could also be sold without a trace. Thinking about the Floating Land Origins he could obtain after selling more than a thousand Void Crystals, Song Chi even anticipated the scene of enhancing the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component all the way to Second Rankthe very thought was exhilarating. With the current lv15 Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component already being so impressive, once it reached Second Rank, it would undoubtedly become even more formidable. Putting thoughts into action, Song Chi quickly scanned the remaining sections of the Ruins Market attribute panel and finally paused for a moment on the UpRank Requirement section. To upgrade from Ruins Market lv10 to lv11, while the requirement of 50 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin was manageableas once the Void Crystals were sold, there would be plenty of First Rank Floating Land Originthe difficult part was the trading volume of 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. As trades didnt account for bartering, the total trading volume from the previous three transactions hadnt even reached ninety thousand. To continue increasing the level of the Ruins Market, he would have to wait until after the next market trade. Song Chi wasnt in a rush. The priority was to find a way to acquire the special components that could clear negative states and to dispose of the differential resources and Void Crystals as soon as possible. The level of the Ruins Market itself could be raised later, but if the Demon Mark issue wasnt resolved promptly, there might not be a future for Zhu Tian Ruins Market at all. Chapter 65: Baihe City, Home of Tros Machinery Chapter 65: Baihe City, Home of Tros Machinery White Tower Floating Land, Baihe City. As one of the five major cities under the jurisdiction of White Tower Floating Land, Baihe City had developed for a longer time than Jiangyuan City, a fact evident from the respective population sizes of the two cities. Now, with a total population exceeding twenty-five million, Baihe City was second only to Baita City among the five cities of White Tower Floating Land. In the city center of Baihe City, Baihe Torch City, the medium-sized Blaze Market was the most prosperous commercial area. The number of merchant shops in Blaze Market far exceeded those in Dongjiang Mall. Struggling to squeeze through the crowd, Song Chis face bore a hint of helplessness. After awakening the Seed of Torch, this was truly his first time experiencing the feeling of being packed like sardines. The key issue was that most of the people around him were practitioners of the Guidance Technique with not-low levels, possessing physical strength far beyond that of ordinary people, making the jostling truly a literal flesh-to-flesh experience, which was quite uncomfortable. However, there was no helping it, as the malls official rules strictly prohibited the use of Spectral Energy inside the premises, so everyone had to comply. Yet this suited his intentions perfectly. He specifically chose to come to Baihe City during the peak of the crowd and selected the highly popular Baihe Mall because this was the result he wanted. The more customers there were, and the denser the crowd, the easier it was to sow confusion and make a quiet exit using the Ruins Market after selling off all his materials. Instead of going to the top floor, Song Chi chose the middle and lower floors where people were more numerous. Inside a medium-sized shop named Tros Mechanical Home, Song Chi summoned the Cang Qiong at the Torch Warships designated docking area. Its span had expanded to nearly twenty meters after being upgraded to a Spectral Airship, so he could load all the resources he purchased at the trade fair onto the ship in one trip, saving him quite a bit of trouble. Fifty tons of Mithril + Ten tons of Zhenjin + Two hundred and fifteen millennium Ice Crystals + Two hundred tons of Uranium Ore... As one type of material after another was unloaded from the airship, the shops staff quickly tallied the quantities of each resource. Once all the differentials bought in the Ruins Market were offloaded, an employee rapidly calculated their value and reported it. Sir, the market value of these resources youve provided is 2,480 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Based on the seventy percent purchase price, that would be 1,736 strands. If you have no objections... Before the clerk beside him could finish, Song Chi cut him off. Seventy percent of the market value for purchase? Isnt that a bit low? In his view, 2,500 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin was not a small sum, and a reduction to seventy percent was excessively low. However, the clerk didnt seem to think so. He pursed his lips, and his smile remained unchanged, but Song Chi could see a hint of indifference in his eyes, showing that he did not take Song Chis words seriously. Song Chi frowned, feeling inwardly displeased but not saying much else. He instead began to gather the Spectral Energy within his body at his throat. The malls regulations prohibited using Spectral Energy to fight, but using it to summon Torch Warships, amplify his own voice, or enhance his hearing was not restricted. As he opened his mouth, a resonant shout suddenly rang throughout the entire shop: Is the manager here? Because he had deliberately altered his voice, the words he spoke sounded particularly hoarse, catching the attention of all the customers in the shop. In front of him, the male clerk who had maintained a superficial smile until now suddenly looked stern, and his tone became elevated: Sir, please dont disturb the shopping experience of other customers. If you cannot accept our stores purchase price, you are welcome to try other shops! With a mask hiding his expression, onlookers could not discern Song Chis feelings, but his complexion visibly darkened. Without saying anything further, he turned and headed toward the store exit. Given such poor service, he lost any desire to stay a moment longer. What he had were Void Crystals, considered rare resources. Why bother insisting on trading here when he could go elsewhere? As for showing off and putting someone in their place, sorry, but he had no desire to show off in front of someone who hadnt even awakened their Seed of Torch. However, just as he was turning away, he was called by the shop manager who had appeared unexpectedly. Judging by the managers dark expression, this was probably not the first time he had encountered such a situation. Making such a basic mistake over and over yet still being allowed to stay suggested the identity of the young clerkit was very likely that he was a relative, perhaps the managers nephew or grandson. Sir, I am truly sorry for our poor hospitality. To show our apologies, we are willing to purchase all the materials you have provided at market price, without any sort of discount! Upon hearing this, Song Chi paused. With market price purchasing, he could make quite a bit more, so there was no need to hold a grudge against money. Moreover, the young clerk was already apologizing under the stern gaze of the manager. Considering these factors, he decided to stop and stay. In a guest room within Tros Mechanical Home, Song Chi and the manager were sitting together. After a brief chat, Song Chi gathered some basic information about the white manager sitting beside him. His name was Rocke Tros and he was a member of the Tros Family from Baihe City. The earlier young clerk turned out to be his sisters son, who was on vacation and said to be gaining life experience. As expected, Song Chi thought to himself. He might not have known much about Baihe City, but he was familiar with several of the top forces there. The Tros Family was indeed one of the several prominent forces in Baihe City, which explained the young clerks attitude. After a brief chat, he got to the main topic. Reaching behind him, he soon had a crystal the size of a thumb in his palm. Void Crystal... Upon seeing the crystal in Song Chis palm, Rocke Tros exclaimed, and even with his nearly a century of experience, he seemed a bit flustered. No wonder, as Void Crystals were extremely rare. Though they had limited uses, seemingly required only for the enhancement of space-class warship components, their scarcity was the issue. After verifying the Zero Rank Void Crystal, Rocke Tros asked in a deep voice: Friend, may I know how many Void Crystals you currently have in your possession? Chapter 66: The News Chapter 66: The News ` Perhaps sensing that there might have been an issue with what he had just said, Rocke Tros quickly added another line. No, no matter how many Void Crystals you have in your hands, the Tros Mechanical Family will take them all, including the batch of supplies you had before, all at the normal market price. Song Chi smiled, not at all surprised by this response. As someone who had received a formal education, he was well aware of the value of the Void Crystals. The fact that the other party was buying at market price didnt mean there was no profit to be made. Market price represented the average selling price, the price under normal sales conditions. Given the rarity of the Void Crystals, it wasnt difficult to find an eager buyer, and such urgent buying orders were naturally not going to be at the normal market price, with an excess of twenty or thirty percent being quite common. Even encountering captains in extreme urgency who would be willing to pay double was not out of the question. However, such matters would obviously require time to find the right buyer and could not be resolved immediately, so selling at market price was already the best choice for Song Chi. However, he didnt rush to reveal the number of Void Crystals he had on hand but instead asked another question in a hoarse voice. We can discuss the details of the purchase slowly, but I want to ask, Shop Manager Rocke, does your store sell those shipboard components that remove negative status? Or even just information on such components would suffice. Rocke Tros fell into contemplation, not replying immediately, his gaze flickering as he seemed to be lost in thought. One thing Song Chi could be certain of was that among the problems Rocke was considering, there was definitely one about what negative status his flagship had contracted. After about five seconds, Rocke Tros finally spoke, but the news he gave was not promising. Shipboard components that remove negative states are not available in my store, however... I do have a piece of information. But then his tone took an abrupt turn, recapturing Song Chis curiosity. What news? Seeing no response from the other party, Song Chi quickly realized the situation and took out 200 Zero Rank Void Crystals from his backpack, placing them on the wooden table between them. Seeing these two hundred Void Crystals, Rocke Tross eyes showed some interest, but he ended up shaking his head and not speaking. Song Chi frowned and, not indulging further, reached out to take back the two hundred Zero Rank Void Crystals. At this, Rocke Tros, who had seemed quite composed just a moment ago, became somewhat anxious; there were many seeking to buy Void Crystals, and he didnt dare gamble. He extended his hand to stop him and said at the same time: I received news the other day that the triennial Baihe Auction is about to be held, scheduled for the morning five days from now... So what you mean is, this auction will feature shipboard components that clear negative effects, or is that just speculation? This time, Rocke Tros nodded quickly. Definite. This auction will include one Blue Quality component capable of purifying negative effects. Under the mask, Song Chi pondered thoughtfully, murmuring to himself, A Blue Quality component should be enough to cleanse the mark left behind by a First Rank Void Demon. With a definite answer, Song Chi was in high spirits. Thank you, Manager. Then these two hundred Zero Rank Void Crystals and that batch of supplies are sold to your store. But I have one small request. Tell me. Could the Floating Land Origin gained from the previous batch of supplies be all exchanged for First Rank? Song Chi asked with sincerity. He already had more than enough Zero Rank Floating Land Origins, well over five thousand strands. Having so many was really of no use. To this request, Luke Tros happily agreed; he had thought Song Chi would make a much more unreasonable demand. Rocke Tros was quick to act. Not long after the deal was confirmed, he quickly had someone deliver 448 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. After thanking him with a smile, Song Chi soon left the Tros Mechanical Family and plunged into the crowd. At the Tros Mechanical Family, Rocke Tross friendly demeanor was gone, and he listened expressionlessly to the report of the towering figure standing behind him. Manager, the man vanished into the crowd and soon left no trace. I have searched almost three entire floors of the mall and have not found any suspicious individuals. Rocke Tros, rubbing a few Void Crystals in his palm, fell silent for a while before speaking in a cold voice: Keep looking for me. The Old Patriarch desperately needs the Void Crystals, and that man must have more than just those two hundred. If we can get enough Void Crystals to the Old Patriarch, I will have a great chance of taking control of the entire family. You must find this person for me. People the Tros family seeks must be foundalive or dead!!! As he spoke, Rocke Tross facial expression seemed to contort. The reason he did not take action inside the shop was firstly to avoid affecting the reputation of the Tros family. After all, Baihe Mall was the largest Blaze Market in Baihe City, and once things got out of hand, even the power of the Tros family would struggle to suppress it. Secondly, he had already notified his men via a covert communication device, and members of his familys secret force were already fully deployed outside the shop. It was deemed almost certain his men could track down the target, and as soon as he left Baihe Mall, capturing him would just be a matter of speaking a word. However, this seemingly foolproof plan declared failure shortly after the man left the store; over ten people losing track of one individual? It was not hard to imagine how furious Rocke Tros felt at that moment. As for these developments, Song Chi, who had already returned home through the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, naturally had no knowledge. He had set a Spatial Anchor Point in his bedroom before heading to Baihe City, so he returned effortlessly from Baihe City to Jiangyuan City. In his bedroom, Song Chi reconnected to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. With five days until the Baihe Auction, he planned to stay in the Ruins Market for the time being, not only to prevent further attacks from small squads of Void Demons but also to acquire more Void Crystals, and it would also allow him to fully experience the effects of the All-Attributes Cultivation Rooms substantial 960% bonus. Five days later, when he stepped out of the Cultivation Room again, a satisfied look was on Song Chis face. The significant 960% cultivation boost was indeed extraordinary; even though Song Chis Guidance Technique had just advanced to lv7 not long ago, he could still feel a slight improvement over these five days. If it had not been for the appearance of four squads of Void Demons during these days, forcing Song Chi to leave seclusion repeatedly, the cultivation effects might have been even better. Nevertheless, Song Chi had accrued several hundred more Void Crystals, subtracting the two hundred sold to the Tros house, he still had nearly twelve hundred in his possession. ` Chapter 67: Baihe Auction (Seeking Follow-up Reading) Chapter 67: Baihe Auction (Seeking Follow-up Reading) PS: Dear readers, please follow the novel, whether we can make it onto the Three Rivers list depends on today and tomorrow, please help!!! ... After greeting his parents, Song Chi left his home and found a secluded spot to summon the Cangqiong, then headed straight for Baihe City. The Blaze Market in Baihe City was busier than ever today, as the triennial Baihe Auction was set to be held today at the Heavenly River Auction Hall on the top floor of the market. Grimm Tros stood below the docking platform of the Torch Warships at the top floor of the auction hall, his face flushed with excitement and awe. In just half an hour, he had already seen more than fifty Spectral Airships land one after another on the platform, and looking at those twenty-meter-long steel airships wrapped in thick armor, he felt a torrent of emotions inside him. This was what he aspired to in the future. As for cowering in his uncles shop as a waiter, that was an absolute insult to him. Though his father was not a member of the powerful Tros Family, he was a son-in-law who took his surname from his mother, also a member of the formidable Tros Family. Far from having any complaints, Grimm was glad to be a direct member of the Tros Family. As Grimm Tros was lost in his thoughts, another Spectral Airship, almost twenty meters in length, descended from The Vault of Heaven and landed precisely on the platform ahead, which was over a hundred meters in diameter and could support the docking of Guardian Class Spectral Warships. For a moment, the markets ceremonial guard around the platform once again looked up in unison, welcoming the arrival of the Spectral Airship whose identity was concealed, and whose body was enveloped in a dark Spectral Energy Shield, making it impossible to discern even the color of its hull armor. Behind him, a look of solemnity instinctively appeared on Grimms face, and his heart tensed slightly. Based on the energy fluctuations emitted by the Energy Shield on the hull of the airship, it was obvious that the Shield Components it carried were not the standard Spectral Shields, and could possibly be of Blue Quality, since White Quality Energy Shields are hardly capable of emitting such a level of energy fluctuation. And Energy Shields of at least Blue Quality, such a level of Shield, could play a tremendous role even on those Escort Ships. Because of this, not only Grimm Tros, but many sharp-eyed people also concluded that this Spectral Airships origins were anything but ordinary. Song Chi stepped off the Cangqiong with a white mask still on his face, though it had become somewhat more humanized compared to five days earlier. After retracting the Cangqiong into his Ancestral Aperture on his forehead, he followed a market patron directly to the Heavenly River Auction Hall. There were no so-called tickets. As long as one is a Torch Warship Captain with a Spectral Airship or above, they automatically qualified to participate in the auction. Song Chi could understand this. With the convenience of the Torch Network, an always-accessible virtual network for free communication and trading, why would many large markets insist on holding auctions if not to attract more people and make their own market more popular? Why would they turn away high-quality clients like a First Rank Torch Ship Captain? As for those Zero Rank Torch Ship Captains who want to enter the auction, Im sorry, but they must pay an entrance fee of 100 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, which also serves to indirectly raise the standard of the auction. The Heavenly River Auction Hall was vast, with rows of leather seats arranged in a circle, surrounding the square auction stage in the center. Above the numerous leather seats, there were more than twenty enclosed boxes, specially reserved for Second Rank or higher Torch Ship Captains. Song Chis peripheral vision swept over, and then his expression under the mask turned solemn. At this moment, more than twenty private boxes had lit up with seven, indicating that at least seven Second Rank or higher Torch Ship Captains had arrived at the auction venue. Isnt it said online that the usual auctions in Baihe City only see about two or three Second Rank Torch Ship Captains? Why have so many turned up this time? Muttering to himself, Song Chi found an unoccupied leather seat, sat down, and quietly began to wait. With about half an hour left before the auction was to start, surely more Torch Ship Captains would continue to arrive; it was just uncertain whether more Second Rank Torch Ship Captains would come. He closed his eyes and allowed his spirit to sink deep into his mind. Taking advantage of this time, Song Chi prepared to visualize the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale C Mythical Mech Projection. This Contemplation Diagram was directly related to the future combat power of his Cang Qiong when it advanced to a higher class, and he had never slackened his visualization exercises. Whenever he had spare time, he basically devoted it to this task. Even though he had successfully engraved it, and his spiritual force would improve gradually even without deliberate visualization, could that be the same as actively concentrating and visualizing the Engraving Map? It was because of his regular active visualization that, over the course of two months, Song Chi had clearly felt an enhancement in his spiritual aspect, something that the automatic operation of the Engraving Map could never achieve. Take the battle with the Void Demon a few days ago, for example. Despite exerting all his might to deplete his spiritual force, he managed to hold on for nearly an hour. If it had been right after his awakening, he probably couldnt have lasted even half an hour. If he had let the Engraving Map run on its own for these two months, he guessed he might have held on for at most forty minutes. Thats the difference between being passive and active. As his spiritual force converged on the Mech Projection image under the engraved map, Song Chis spiritual force was rapidly depleting, yet in this continuous consumption, his force of spirit was also slowly increasing. Suddenly, a series of exclamations nearby interrupted his visualization. When he opened his eyes, Song Chi quickly understood the reason behind those sounds of surprise. Just now, the tenth Second Rank Torch Ship Captain had entered the auction venue. The simultaneous attendance of ten Second Rank Torch Ship Captains at this Tianhe auction was certainly not normal. Could it be that this auction has high-quality ship components, or extremely rare warship enhancement resources? Song Chi pondered thoughtfully, but after failing to come up with a reason, he quickly gave up. He did not attempt to visualize the Engraving Map again but sat upright and focused his gaze on the square auction stage below. Timing it out, the auction was about to officially begin. After about two more minutes passed, a figure leaped from high above. Thump! After a heavy impact sound, the figure landed precisely on the stone auction platform. As he lifted his gaze and surveyed his surroundings, Song Chi got a clear look at the figures appearance. At the same time, a flash of solemnity appeared in his eyes, and a hint of gravity surfaced beneath them. The man had white hair, and his beard was no exception; his age was clearly not young. What surprised him and the guests in the auction venue was the formidable oppressive aura exuding from the white-haired old man. Despite being of advanced years, the fluctuations of vitality within his body were exceptionally strong. At least lv20 in Guidance Technique, a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain!!! Chapter 68: Abnormal Status Purifier (Please Follow) Chapter 68: Abnormal Status Purifier (Please Follow) ` After a brief moment of surprise, Song Chi quickly came to an understanding. With so many Second Rank Torch Ship Captains attending, if the Baihe Auction couldnt present a figure with enough deterrent power, it would be difficult to maintain order in the subsequent proceedings. Indeed, this was the case. The white-haired elder on the auction stage not only had astonishing strength, but his identity was also far from simple. John Tros, the patriarch of the Tros Family, one of the three major affiliated families of Baihe Mall, was now two hundred and eighty years old. Although he was nearing the end of his life, it was precisely this that keyed into his formidable deterrent power. A Second Rank Torch Ship Captain at the peak of his power who didnt have many years to live, if truly angered, who could predict the extent of his frenzy? One should never provoke someone with one foot in the grave, for they have nothing left to lose. This logic is understood by all, so very few would dare to offend such individuals. Seeing that everyone had settled down, John Tros slowly began to speak. He was not only the deterrent of this auction, but also the host. The time has come; I declare the auction officially open. As he finished speaking, a staff member of the auction house came from behind the stage, and in an instant, nearly everyones gaze fell upon the wooden box in the staff members hands. It was clear that what the staff member was holding was the first auction item, and according to the procedures of most auction houses, the first item must be a fine piece that could stir the mood of the entire auction. The first item up for auction is a Blue Quality engine the Aurora Thermal Engine. The attribute diagram is as follows: Aurora Thermal Engine lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 3/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 24/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes Energy Pool: 3000 Points (can store 3000 Spectral Energy Points) Convertible: {Aurora Lava Stone Heart} UpRank Requirement: 4 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 400 Energy Points, 4 Zero Rank Life Cores. After introducing the Aurora Thermal Engine, John Tros started the bidding. There is no set price for this Aurora Thermal Engine; trade by barter only. Interested parties may use the bidding device on their seat to make an offer. Immediately, dozens of people in the auction house picked up the bidding devices and began to report their trade items through the devices to John Tros above. Of course, it might also be for the real owner behind the scenes who put forward the Aurora Thermal Engine. Honestly, Song Chi was quite interested. The Cangqiong only lacked a high-quality engine component, and although a Blue component couldnt be considered top-quality, it was still a fine engine. If he could secure this Aurora Thermal Engine, he would then be able to continue enhancing the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. Just over twenty days later, he was to explore the so-called Buluo Civilization Ruins with Shen Qing. It was said that there was no danger within the ruins, but Shen Qing had only explored the first levelwho knew whether the second level would also be free of danger? According to Song Chis opinion, he naturally wanted to enhance the level of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator as much as possible before heading to the ruins. But no matter how eagerly Song Chi desired to bid, he was destined to remain silent. The most important thing at the moment was to secure that upcoming Blue Quality Purifier Component. Compared to the subsequent exploration of the ruins, the importance of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market far outweighed it. ` The component was finally secured by a First Rank Torch Ship Captain, leaving the other bidders sighing in disappointment. No one knows exactly what conditions allowed this person to trade for that blue engine. The second auction item, a Magnetic Field Layer white energy shield, starting at 300 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin with each bid not to be less than 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, bidding starts now. ... The first blue quality Aurora Thermal Engine immediately elevated the auction to a climax, but the subsequent items were much more mundane. Of course, there were still a few small gems interspersed throughout to maintain the auctions excitement. This common auction tactic was no secret to anyone present, but the atmosphere in the room was, indeed, quite pleasant. After the first Aurora Thermal Engine, no other items had caught Song Chis interest until the arrival of a certain item. Item forty-three, 200 tons of Mercury Crystal, starting at 1900 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, with each bid not to be less than 20 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Upon hearing the words Mercury Crystal, Song Chis eyes finally sparkled with interest, as he quickly picked up the bidding device beside him. Mercury crystals are a warship enhancement resource at the midstage level, typically costing around 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin per ton on the market. The reason for Song Chis interest was that every enhancement of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator required this resource, and he currently had nearly a hundred tons of Mercury Crystal in stock. But each enhancement of his level 15 Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator would consume dozens of tons, and a hundred tons was nowhere near enough. 1980 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin! No sooner had Song Chi entered his bid on the bidding device than the voice of John Tros from the auction stage below rang out. Bidder number 235 has bid 1980 strands; is there anyone else who wishes to bid higher? ... Several minutes later, after several rounds of bidding, Song Chi managed to secure the 200 tons of Mercury Crystal with a final bid of 2060 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. However, the 200 tons of Mercury Crystal wouldnt be handed to him immediately; they would only be delivered after the transaction was completed and he had paid the corresponding Floating Land Origin as per his bid. Afterwards, Song Chi waited for quite some time. Just when he began to wonder if Rocke Tros was just stringing him along, that long-anticipated blue purifying component was finally placed on the auction stage. A blue quality special component Abnormal Status Purifier, with the following attributes: Abnormal Status Purifier lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 5/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Purification Aura (Upon installation, the component will automatically generate a purification aura capable of purifying various negative states.) UpRank Requirement: 3 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 300 Spectral Energy Points. As per the request of the consignor, this component is only available for trade via barter and does not support Floating Land Origin transactions. With the fall of John Tross voice, like the first blue engine, it quickly sparked a bidding war among many Torch Ship Captains. Song Chi also picked up the bidding device once again, but this time he wasnt in a rush to bid. Instead, he was considering how many Void Crystals he should offer, and whether he should include First Rank Void Crystals as well. Since there was a restriction to trade by barter, the only things Song Chi had available to exchange were these Void Crystals. ps: Currently at 1,200 followers, the hope for reaching the Sanjiang isnt great, but one must still dream. Im counting on all you handsome guys and beautiful ladies, love you all. Chapter 69: Ancestral Blood (I’ve heard that those who binge read are super handsome) Chapter 69: Ancestral Blood (Ive heard that those who binge read are super handsome) The hesitation stemmed from Song Chis thoughts on the incident at the Tros Mechanical House a few days ago. After he left the shop that day, he noticed nearly ten figures shadowing him. Regardless of any claims to the contrary, he simply couldnt believe it was unrelated to the Tros Mechanical House. Granted, the Tros Mechanical House had a reasonable interest in identifying him and tracking his whereabouts given the scarce resources like Void Crystals, but Song Chi couldnt help but take extra precautions, especially considering that the auctioneer below on the stage was the patriarch of the Tros family himself, prompting Song Chi to be wary. After much deliberation, Song Chi ultimately decided to use the Void Crystal. After all, among his possessions, the Void Crystal was the only item substantial enough to present. Not rushing to place his bid, Song Chi stood up and swiftly left the Tianhe Auction House under the watchful eyes of the various onlookers. Several seconds later, a figure clad in a cloak and long robe returned along the same route and sat down in the seat Song Chi had been in before, also picking up the bid device next to the seat. 800 Zero Rank Void Crystals. The puppet under the cloak tapped the bid device several times, and Song Chi successfully submitted his bid. Indeed, it was not Song Chi himself at the auction, but a Fire Peony Soldier Figurine controlled via a Brainwave Remote Control System. Uncertain of the Tros Familys urgent need for the Void Crystal and to guard against any potential outburst from John Tros, the Second Rank Torch Ship Captain conducting the auction, Song Chi had taken these precautions. However, what he didnt realizeor perhaps John Tros was simply that adept at concealing his motiveswas that at the moment Song Chi submitted his bid, a subtle change flickered across John Tross unperturbed expression, a fleeting sign expertly masked, yet his gaze stealthily scanned the crowd, with a sweeping glance inadvertently passing over seat number 235 where Song Chi was located. Song Chi had absolutely no inkling of this. Despite his vigilance, the difference in the level of existence between him and John Tros was too vast, and he couldnt detect the discreet glance sent his waynot with the enhanced perception granted by his level 7 Guidance Technique. Even though he was diligently practicing with the Mythical Mech Imprint, he had only been at it for two months. After a brief wait, a voice came through the bid device, a response from the commissioner. Song Chi was somewhat elated; regardless of whether the offer was accepted or not, the commissioners response indicated that Song Chis Void Crystals were seen as valuable. 800 Zero Rank Void Crystals are not enough. Youll need to offer a higher rank. Seeing the message on the bid device, Song Chi pondered for a while before sending another bid. Then how about 500 Zero Rank plus 100 First Rank Void Crystals? The response came quickly this time, 600 Zero Rank + 100 First Rank, thats the final offer. Take it or leave it. Song Chi did the math in his head; according to the normal market price, 600 Zero Rank plus 100 First Rank Void Crystals were equivalent to 1600 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, or 16,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Of course, the actual value was likely a bit higher, but not by much, and this price was roughly equal to that of a Blue Quality component. And so, Song Chi ultimately agreed to the deal. Once both parties had agreed, John Tros, the auctioneer below, quickly announced the result. The Abnormal Status Purifier with Blue Quality was officially won by Song Chi. Finally, Song Chi could relax completely; he just needed to wait for the auction to end, return to Zhu Tian Ruins Market to install the Abnormal Status Purifier, and with its Blue Level Quality, purifying the mark left by the First Rank Void Demon should be straightforward. But before that, there was one thing he had to take care of. He needed to change the engine, even if it was just a basic white one. The Colorless Quality Spectral Engine had too many restrictions, completely blocking any further enhancements for the Cang Qiong. Regrettably, even after the final highlight item of the auction was revealed, no other engine components emerged, leaving Song Chi without an opportunity to bid. Before he could feel too disappointed, his attention was wholly captured by the highlight item now presented on the auction stage. Not just himall the hundreds of Torch Ship Captains in the auction house felt the same. In that moment, everyone understood why the auction had attracted ten Second Rank Torch Ship Captains. Even though John Tros had yet to disclose the details about the final auction item, the dazzling purple light emanating from within the wooden box declared its importance to everyone present. The highlight item was, unmistakably, a Purple Quality shipborne component. And it was certain that to draw the interest of so many Second Rank Torch Ship Captains, the attributes of this unknown Purple Component had to be quite exceptional, and certainly not one of those mediocre Purple Components from the White Tower local area network marketplace. Curious, all the Torch Ship Captains watched as John Tros did not delay and revealed the attributes of the Purple Component right away. [Strange Object: Primogenitor Blood] [Quality: Purple] [Evolvable: 1{Red Cross Medical Pod}, 2{Blood Light Protective Layer}, 3{Scarlet Blood Clan Genetic Modification Pod Incomplete}] [Remarks: A drop of Primogenitor Vampires blood lost thousands of years ago, which has evolved over the long years into a Purple Relic with an extremely wide range of effects.] All the captains present were somewhat surprised to see a drop of fresh blood shimmering with a purple glow before their eyes, which had not yet been converted into a ship-borne component and still retained its form as a strange object. After examining the attributes of this strange object, the Torch Ship Captains realized that the relic known as Ancestors Blood could evolve into as many as three different ship-borne components. Although once the evolutionary direction was confirmed, it could no longer be changed at will, unless the enhancement level was completely reset, there was no denying that this strange object offered a great deal of flexibility. Song Chi even guessed that all ten Second Rank Torch Ship Captains attending the auction might find a use for this drop of Ancestors Blood. John, your auction house must have tested it already. Please list the attribute diagrams for the three components it can be converted into, someone commanded. At that moment, the room fell eerily silent, and a deep male voice emanated from one of the upper-level private rooms. On the auction stage, John Tros nodded gently. Red Cross Medical Cabin lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Increase healing effect by 30% Consumption: 7/s Effect: Increases the healing effect on bleeding internal and external injuries by 260%. UpRank Requirement: 7 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Spectral Energy Points, 1 drop of zero rank living creature essential blood ... Blood Light Protective Layer lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: After damage, shield value recovers 10 points per second Consumption: 7/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 17 Shield Value: 170/170 Charge: 30s; Post-overload Buffer: 1 hour UpRank Requirement: 7 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Spectral Energy Points, 1 ton of Blood Source Crystal ... Scarlet Blood Clan Genetic Modification Cabin Defect lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Increases genetic modification success rate by 1% Consumption: 7/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Modifies living creatures with the Scarlet Blood Clans genetic material, with a success rate of 1% Modification Time: 1 hour; Buffer: 720 hours UpRank Requirement: 7 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Spectral Energy Points, 1 drop of zero rank Scarlet Vampire essential blood After reviewing the three attribute panels, more than ninety percent of the captains immediately discounted the third component. The reason for this was the terrifyingly low success rate of the Scarlet Blood Clan modification cabin due to its defective state. Although the success rate could be increased through strengthening and upgrading, the catch was that, apart from the Floating Land Origin and Spectral Energy Points, it also required a specific type of Scarlet Vampire essential blood for enhancement. There were not a few vampires bred within the Torch Human Civilization. As a species capable of bestowing longevity, this alien race, after successfully converting other living beings, could grant their converts extremely long lifespans, which made them creatures that many of the dying Torch Ship Captains often sought out. However, the difficulty of extending ones life through conversion was fairly high. The higher the rank of the Torch Ship Captain, the lower the probability of a successful conversion. Even if the conversion was successful, the chance of the vampire taking control and reversing the roles was equally frightening. Chapter 70: Intercept (Please follow) Chapter 70: Intercept (Please follow) ` Yet, despite such extreme strictness, danger, and the Torch Human Civilizations strict prohibition, such occurrences were still commonplace. There was no helping it, for those Torch Ship Captains who had once possessed supreme power and strength, embracing the vampire variant was the last straw they could clutch at after exhausting all means to prolong their own lives, a final attempt they had to make, no matter what. However, although there were quite a few vampires within the stronghold of the Torch Human Civilization, they were not the Scarlet Vampires necessary for the Genetic Modification Chamber. Scarlet Vampires were a mutant variant within the vampire population, far less common than ordinary vampires, and as of now, their presence had not been reported within the stronghold of the Torch Human Civilization. In other words, the path to enhancement for this Scarlet Blood Clan Genetic Modification Chamber was severed, which was why all Torch Ship Captains dismissed this component at first sight. But thinking about it, if it were so easy to enhance, the success rate of genetic modification would inevitably see a substantial increase. If it could be elevated above 10%, it would certainly be far more reliable than the initial embrace of vampirism, and in that case, this component would become a veritable cash cow. However, if it truly were possible to reach such a level, then why would Baihe Mall put it up for auction at all? At least John Tros would never allow it. As for the other two items besides the Scarlet Blood Clan Genetic Modification Chamber, they were quite satisfactory. Whether it was the Medical Cabin, a special component, or the Blood Light Protective Layer, a type of Energy Shield, both were highly favored by Torch Ship Captains. After a burst of clamor, the auction for the Purple Relic officially began. However, those bidding were primarily the big shots in the ten private boxes above, opening with offers of Second-Rank or Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, or other onboard components of the same quality; Song Chi and other Zero Rank or First Rank Torch Ship Captains didnt stand a chance to bid. Following a fierce competition, the Ancestral Blood was eventually taken by a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain for a Purple Main Cannon of the same quality and an additional 100 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. With that, the trade conference officially ended. Song Chi quickly controlled the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine to hurry to the backstage of the auction venue. After paying 600 Zero Rank Void Crystals + 100 First Rank Void Crystals + 2060 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, he successfully obtained 200 tons of Mercury Crystals + Abnormal Status Purifier. Upon exiting the Tianhe auction venue, Song Chi had originally intended to browse through various shops to see if he could find a white or higher quality engine component. However, midway, he sensed some discreet surveillance. Upon discovering this, Song Chi immediately tensed up, his mind racing to the Tros Family. Seeing this, he naturally preferred not to linger any longer in Baihe Mall. Baihe Mall, first floor. Song Chi moved swiftly towards the malls main entrance, with more than five pursuers, detectable by him, trailing behind. Once certain he was being followed, Song Chi carefully scanned his surroundings out of the corner of his eye, seeking the best opportunity to enter Zhu Tian Ruins Market. To vanish into thin air under the public gaze was too astonishing; such disclosure would inevitably catch the attention of many. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, he was reluctant to do so. At the entrance of the mall, several diligent security guards were patrolling. Seizing the opportunity, Song Chi approached them directly. At his succinct explanation, the security guards looked seriously towards the crowd behind him. This sudden development caused the Tros Family guards, who were blending in with the crowd, to instinctively slow down. Although the Tros Family was one of the three major affiliated families in Baihe Mall, the mutual checks and balances between the three meant they dared not take overt action within the mall itself. Seizing this moment, Song Chi controlled the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine to dash out of the mall at high speed. The moment he left the mall, the Cangqiong, already hovering a dozen or so meters high, quickly opened its hatch. The Fire Peony Soldier Figurine leaped powerfully, the might of its First Rank physique propelling it upwards, enabling it to precisely jump onto the Cangqiong. Whir, whir, whir! Within the Cangqiong, a ready Song Chi immediately revved up the engines with all his might. After a loud roar, the Cangqiong soared into the sky and vanished above Baihe City in the blink of an eye. Hundreds of miles outside Baihe City, the swiftly gliding Cangqiong abruptly halteda hundred-meter-long colossal vessel was quietly suspended high in the sky, a kilometer away. Song Chis pupils violently contracted; he had a premonition that this unknown Guardian Class Spectral Spaceship was there for him and, most likely, bore no good intentions. ` Just as he wondered when he had provoked such a high-level character, Cangqiong received a communication request. After a moments hesitation, he accepted the communication. Soon his pupils constricted once again. John Tros! Since he had pretty much confirmed that the other party bore ill intentions, Song Chi had no intention of maintaining superficial courtesies and directly called out his name. Meanwhile, at the bottom of his heart, he was quickly thinking about how to extricate himself from this situation. As for the purpose of the others visit, he knew full well it was nothing other than the Void Crystal, other than that, he had nothing on him that would be worth the others covetous gaze. Forget the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator or the Brainwave Remote Control System. He had never revealed these two components from start to finish. As for the Mercury Crystal and the Abnormal Status Purifier, if the other party had wanted them, he would never have been able to successfully get them at the previous auction. Do you need the Void Crystal? On the projection screen, the elder raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. Clever, but not quite there, kid. In addition to all the Void Crystals on you, tell this old man about the origin of these Void Crystals, then you can leave on your own. Song Chis mouth twitched, and even with the cover of the white mask, John Tros still caught the sneer that flashed in Song Chis eyes. His expression immediately darkened, as a coldness emerged on his face. But before he could speak, Song Chi went on the offensive: Showing your true colors now, and you still think youre going to let me leave alive? If youre going to act, at least make it convincing. As the saying goes, an old man who does not die is a thief; this doesnt seem to apply to you at all. It seems like you have lived these two hundred and eighty years as a dog. As soon as these words were out, John Tros no longer hid the murderous intent in his eyes. Originally, he had planned to get the Void Crystals, learn their origin and then leave the young man in front of him a whole corpse, but now he had changed his mind. He wanted to use the most cruel tortures to torment Song Chi, to make the young man in front of him beg for life without hope, beg for death without release. You little brat, your mouth is quite tough. Very soon, Ill let you experience the most cruel torment methods of this era, and then... Before he could finish his threatening words, the sudden movement from Song Chi made John Tros instinctively frown. Song Chi did not choose to run but instead turned the airship straight down, charging toward the continuous mountain ranges below. Just when he thought Song Chi had panicked and lost his composure, right before Cangqiong was about to crash into a mountain below, Song Chi unexpectedly retracted the airship back into the Ancestral Torch, letting himself plummet rapidly towards the ground. Chapter 71: Training, Break Limit (2-in-1) Chapter 71: Training, Break Limit (2-in-1) Glancing up at the sky above, the hundred-meter-long Spectral Warship swiftly flew close by, its terrifying speed far beyond the reach of a Spectral Airship. That was the reason why John Tros was so fearless and unabashedly revealed his true self in front of Song Chi, for from the moment he successfully barricaded the latter, Song Chi was as good as dead in his eyes. But what he didnt know was that as soon as Song Chis figure submerged into the dense forest of the mountain below, he activated the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank and returned to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, already no longer within these mountains. Half an hour later! This is impossible, could that kid really just vanish into thin air? John Tross face darkened to the extreme. In the past half-hour, not to mention digging three feet into the ground, with the help of the special detection equipment components aboard his flagship, he had thoroughly scanned every inch of the mountain range down to a thousand feet below, yet he never once caught sight of Song Chi. After plummeting into the thick forest of the mountainside, it was as if Song Chi had really disappeared out of thin air. Could it be a warp device? No, thats not right, the kid retracted his Spectral Airship, or was it some kind of special ship-borne component for individual instant transportation? ... Song Chi naturally had no knowledge of John Tross puzzles, but what he could be sure of was that the other party was bound to be frustrated. Within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chis rapidly falling figure was caught by the Power of Laws in the Ruins Market Secret Realm, and he finally landed steadily. John Tros, the Tros Family, huh... Walking towards the special configuration slots area in the market, Song Chi muttered softly to himself. He would naturally not let todays incident slide so easily; from the beginning to the end, the other party never intended to let him go. If it hadnt been for the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, if the market hadnt just evolved the new Feature of Spatial Anchor Point, he would likely have fallen into enemy hands this time. Otherwise, even if he could enter the Ruins Market, there was no guarantee that John Tros wouldnt monitor the area of the market he entered at any moment. Feeling fortunate while also sighing, he had obviously underestimated the value of the Void Crystal; the willingness of a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain at his peak to act in person was evidence enough of the rarity of the Void Crystal. However, the lesson was learned. If he encountered a similar situation in the future, he would never make a move so easily again, regardless of whether he concealed his identity or not. Perhaps entrusting it to his family or asking his old man for help was the right choice, even if it meant clearly signaling to his parents that he had a secret. It was better than losing his life. Having realized this, Song Chi made a point to remember the grudge against the Tros Family deeply in his mind. Of course, he might bear a grudge, but Song Chi had no intention of pursuing revenge hastily; he was still too weak right now. The Tros Family had significant influence. Although their legacy was only a bit over two hundred years old, they had already become one of the top forces in Baihe City. Within the family, just the Second Rank Torch Ship Captains that were known publicly numbered three, far beyond what someone who had just entered the First Rank could provoke. However, for Song Chi, who now possessed the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the last thing he feared was a war of attrition, because his resource acquisition speed was far beyond that of ordinary people, and the rate of promotion for his warships under his command was likewise. Without further ado, he walked to the Ruins Markets special configuration area and installed the Abnormal Status Purifier component he held. Subsequently, a circle of Colorless, soft light quickly emerged from the Purifier component and slowly enveloped the entire Ruins Market space. At the same time, Song Chi turned his gaze to the Ruins Market Attributes panel. As expected, with the activation of the Abnormal Status Purifier, the [Negative Status] category on the Ruins Market Attributes panel had indeed quietly disappeared. With this, Song Chi finally relaxed completely, as the Demon Mark had been making him feel uneasy for the past few days. He always felt like the moment he left the Ruins Market, the Void Demons would immediately track him down, preventing him from daring to stay outside for long. Even his participation in the Tianhe Auction felt like walking on a tightrope. Now that he had completely eliminated the Demon Mark, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Having dealt with the Demon Mark and not in a rush to leave, he looked contemplatively at the Abnormal Status Purifier in the special configuration slot. He pondered whether to keep the Abnormal Status Purifier within the Ruins Market or to install it on Cang Qiong. After a brief consideration and weighing the pros and cons, he took the Abnormal Status Purifier out of the configuration slot, eventually deciding that installing it on Cang Qiong was the better option. According to him, the Ruins Market being targeted by a Demon Mark was purely accidental. If it had not been for the intense light emitted by the markets Advancement, it would not have attracted the Void Demon. In the future, all he needed to do was to acquire a special configuration that could conceal the glow before the next Advancement of the Ruins Market to easily resolve this issue, there was no need to keep the blue component that was the Abnormal Status Purifier permanently equipped within the Ruins Market. To the contrary, Cang Qiong was destined for frequent exploration in the Alien Star Domain, inevitably dealing with all sorts of Alien Race civilizations. Conflicts in this regard were unavoidable, and the blue Purifier component capable of cleansing various negative statuses such as slowing, binding, and corrosion of the ships body would undoubtedly prove to be very useful. Therefore, it was clear that the cost-effectiveness of equipping this component was much higher on Cang Qiong. Chapter 72 - 71: Training, Break Limit (2-in-1)_2 Chapter 72: Chapter 71: Training, Break Limit (2-in-1)_2 ... In the center of Jiangyuan City, Song Chi quickly changed his identity and swiftly sold the remaining 420 Zero Rank Void Crystals and 40 First Rank Void Crystals in his possession at the Torch Market, exchanging them for 420 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and 40 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. He then used the last of his over three thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to buy an ordinary white Shipborne Engine, and left the market as quickly as possible. At Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi took stock of his remaining funds. After purchasing the Mercury Crystals and the white-quality engine, ninety-five percent of his Zero Rank Floating Land Origin had been spent, leaving him with less than 300 strands. As for First Rank Floating Land Origin, he had quite a bit left, a total of 890 strands, and 40 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. This substantial amount of capital was more than enough for another round of enhancements to the Cang Qiong. Determined, Song Chi wasted no time and immediately began the enhancement of various components of the Cang Qiong. He was soon to explore the Buluo Civilization Ruins, so naturally, he would not skimp on resources at hand. Only with a higher enhancement level and stronger attributes of the Cang Qiong would the exploration of the ruins be safer. The first thing he enhanced was the white Shipborne Engine he had just purchased. Since it was already a requirement for the subsequent enhancement of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component, Song Chi did not hesitate and directly enhanced the Assaulter Engine to lv20. Assaulter Engine lv20 Quality: White Consumption: 15/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 240/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 20 minutes Spectral Pool: 14,000 points (can store 14,000 Spectral Energy Points) UpRank Requirement: 17 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 10 Life Cores (Second Rank) After enhancing the Assaulter Engine to Second Rank, Song Chis gaze shifted, and he turned his attention to the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component, which he had been coveting for a long time. The lv15 Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, which required tens of thousands of Spectral Energy Points for each subsequent enhancement, was finally within reach. In the end, he spent another 340 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and 210 tons of Mercury Crystal to raise it to lv19. Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv19 Quality: Orange Feature: Shield Value is increased by an additional 90% Feature 2: Shield Defense Value is doubled Consumption: 80/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 1536 Shield Value: 29184/29184 Charge: 20s; Post-overload Buffer: 35 minutes UpRank Requirement: 150 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank), 15,000 Spectral Energy Points, Mercury Crystals 80 tons Regrettably, it wasnt possible to elevate it to Second Rank in one go. The 20% bonus from the base component slot after reaching First Rank only increased the Energy Supply feature of the engine component; the Spectral Pool did not receive any extra bonus, resulting in a shortage of Spectral Energy Points again. Of course, it wasnt just the Spectral Pool that was the problem. If it was just this issue, he still had a few dozen strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin left in hand, which would be enough to further enhance the Assaulter Engine by two levels. By then, reaching a Spectral Pool of 15,000 points with the lv22 Assaulter Engine should not be difficult. The real key issue was that he didnt have enough Mercury Crystals left to support further enhancement of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. Although Mercury Crystals were not considered a top-tier warship enhancement resource, acquiring over 50 tons in a short time was no easy task, so Song Chi had to give up on further enhancements for the time being. However, even so, the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component, enhanced to lv19, resulted in a shield value approaching thirty thousand points, a truly terrifying figure. After enhancing to this point, Song Chi still had 343 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and 40 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin left. He thought for a moment and then spent another 144 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin to enhance the Particle Beam Cannon from lv16 to lv19. Particle Beam Main Cannon lv19 Quality: Blue Consumption: 60/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Feature: Main cannon might increase by 19% Might: 500120% Charge: 3s; Buffer: 5s Upgrade Requirement: 80 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 9000 Spectral Energy Points. At this point, Song Chi had only 199 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin plus 40 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin left in his possession. Although this was still roughly equivalent to 6000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, the bulk lay in the 40 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, which Song Chi would not use lightly. The higher the rank of the Floating Land Origin, the more precious it becomes. No Torch Ship Captain would easily use the high-rank Floating Land Origin they had unless there were components that were extremely compatible with their flagship and of high quality. Song Chi stored the remaining resources on the Cang Qiong, just as he did before exploring the Alien Star Domain, keeping them for emergency use when in peril. Additionally, because he had almost run out of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, the two special components he had acquired, the [Brainwave Remote Control System] and the [Abnormal Status Purifier], had not been enhanced and remained at lv0. Thinking of this, Song Chi subconsciously opened Cang Qiongs attribute panel. [Name: Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch-Spectral Airship] [Level: lv10] [Basic Components: White Torch warship body lv10, Particle Beam Cannon lv19, Spectral Cannon lv10, Goldrock Ship Armor lv10, Assaulter Engine lv20, Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv19, Patrol Radar lv10, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (8/8)] [Additional Components: Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree lv15, Brainwave Remote Control System lv0, Abnormal Status Purifier lv0 (3/10)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 14000/14000] [Supplies: 40 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, 140 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 24 tons of Mercury Crystal, Primary Nutrient Elixir, clear water...] ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Instead of his usual cultivation of the Guidance Technique or visualization of the Mythical Mech Imprint, Song Chi was sitting cross-legged in the middle of the Cultivation Room, his gaze firmly fixed forward, constantly sweeping back and forth without stopping. Seemingly because he had maintained this for quite some time, sweat beads covered his forehead, and undeniable fatigue filled his eyes, showing that his spiritual consumption must have reached its limit. In front of him, three holographic screens floated side by side, each displaying entirely different scenes; Song Chis task was to memorize the contents of all three without missing a detail. Watching three different sets of images at the same time and memorizing everything is usually very difficult to achieve. It necessitates Threefold Mind Utilization to truly manage it. Song Chi was using this method to train or, rather, force himself to seek the feeling he previously experienced while in a limit-breaking state. Indeed, what he was doing was specific training for the limit-breaking state. Having entered this state twice before, he never doubted that someday he would fully master this unique skill. However, the uncertainty of the timing was hard for him to accept. Thus, he planned to use this simple but effective method to see if he could master the break limit skill ahead of time. Particularly after his battle with the Void Demon, Song Chi became acutely aware of his current shortcomings. With more components being added to Cang Qiong, dual tasking was no longer sufficient to bring out all of its combat power. Thats why he was so eager to control the break limit ability as soon as possible. Only with this skill could he unleash all of Cang Qiongs combat power through Threefold Mind Utilization in emergency situations. Huff, cant do it anymore, I need to rest and come back at it! Song Chi, sensing a hint of breakthrough, appeared somewhat delighted. Although he wished to completely control the limit-breaking state all at once, he also understood that this was unlikely. From the time he cleared that Demon Mark in the ruin market until now, this targeted training had been going on for nearly half a month. If the limit-breaking state were so easy to control, it wouldnt have dragged on for so long. With a shift in thought, he disappeared from the market. After freshening up and returning to the bedroom, Song Chi had a good nights sleep. The next day, once his spirit was fully restored, the training resumed. Five days later, with less than three days until the action he scheduled with Shen Qing, Song Chi was still continuing his training. However, just as his eyes were rapidly scanning the three holographic screens in front of him, a profound feeling surged up within him, followed by a sudden sense of lucidity in his mind. What had been a struggle to keep up with the images on the screens now seemed effortless; it was as though there were a separate pair of eyes for each screen, meticulously recording every bit of the images playing on the screens. Threefold Mind Utilization, limit-breaking state, hahaha, Ive finally ent Chapter 73: Shelf Speech Chapter 73: Shelf Speech ` The book has been out for over a month, and weve finally reached the step of going live, which will happen tomorrow at noon. Im not new to this, having published a few books before, and I feel really guilty towards those readers who have continuously supported me. I didnt intend to mention it in my previous works because I was too ashamed, but my editor insisted we could try for the Three Rivers competition, so after much thought, I finally decided to thicken my skin and ask for your help. Many of you are worried that this book will end up on hiatus as well. To address this concern, I want to say that the performance of this book is still decent, with the current collection standing at about thirteen thousand. As long as the initial subscriptions are normal, there is a high chance of being featured as a premium book later on. 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Prior to this, his two Break Limit experiences had occurred under extremely dangerous circumstances when he had no chance to truly experience and comprehend the state. Now, however, the situation was different; there was nobody or nothing to disturb him, allowing him to safely ponder. He did not know how much time had passed when Song Chi once again opened his eyes. Though deep fatigue filled his eyes, it could not conceal the persistent joy that lingered. He had already exited the Limit-breaking State, but his intuition told him that he had completely mastered this unique skill. From now on, whenever he wished, he could re-enter the Limit-breaking State at will, rather than relying purely on luck as before. Of course, that was not possible at the moment. The last Break Limit had just ended, and his spirit was utterly exhausted. To forcibly activate the Limit-breaking State again would bring an enormous burden, perhaps even harm, to his spirit. Naturally, Song Chi would not do such a foolish thing. ... In the Interstellar Era, time passes exceedingly fast. In the blink of an eye, several days had flown by. That day, Song Chi did not continue to immerse himself in the Ruins Market. Not only had his day-and-night absence already caused dissatisfaction from the respected elders Song Chao and Chen Lixia, but also because today was the day he had agreed to meet with Shen Qing. Two and a half months ago, they had made an arrangement to deploy their Spectral Shuttles into the Alien Star Domain together, to jointly explore the Buluo Civilization Ruins. Son, if mom remembers correctly, today should be the day your Shuttles Buffer phase after deployment is completed, right? Lets eat, and then Ill take you to the outskirts of the city, Chen Lixia said, eyeing Song Chi who was browsing the news about the White Tower in the living room, pride and a hint of worry evident in her gaze. Without even realizing it, her son was about to carry out his fourth deployment into the Alien Star Domain. For all Torch Ship Captains, each deployment was a gamble, and the thought of her son soon wagering on another round of life made her worry as a mother. Ignoring his mothers words, Song Chis gaze remained fixated on the quantum TV in front of him, which at that moment was broadcasting a piece of news. According to a person in charge at the Baihe City Baihe Mall, Mr. He who entrusted items for auction at the mall over twenty days ago, has now been confirmed dead. The wreckage of his Flagship, Ironclad, was found in a wasteland thousands of kilometers from Baihe City. The item Mr. He consigned for auction at the Baihe auction over twenty days ago was a blue special Warship Component called the Abnormal Status Purifier. The Torch Bureau in Baihe has now confirmed the incident was criminal, not an accident... Song Chis eyes narrowed at this news. The person mentioned was the very owner from whom he had traded the Abnormal Status Purifier, and his inexplicable death immediately brought John Tros to Song Chis mind. He was sure that this mans death must be related to John Tros. From Tross previous actions, when he had intercepted Song Chi, it was evident that he was desperately in need of Void Crystals. Otherwise, he would not have personally attempted to blockade a mere First Rank Torch Warship Captain like himself. Thus, after Song Chi had used the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to escape without a trace, if Tros wanted to obtain a large amount of Void Crystals in a short time, he would have no choice but to target the consigner who had traded a significant quantity of Void Crystals with Song Chi. John Tros... Song Chis eyes trembled slightly, his heart turning cold. He could say that the Torch Ship Captain with the surname He was his scapegoat. For a moment, Song Chi was filled with mixed emotions. It wasnt that he was burning with righteous indignation for the He-surnamed Torch Ship Captain. Although he did feel a trace of guilt, that was all. As someone who had a mental age of over sixty years, he was no saint. In this era of the vast Starry Sea, the death of a person has never been a big deal, not even for a Torch Warship Captain. Let alone the entire Torch Human Civilization, even just the Chenxing Principality on the frontier of Torch Civilization, with its territories that span several Star Domains and a diameter of thousands of Light-Years. Amidst this vast expanse of the Starry Sea, covering thousands of Light-Years, were there not hundreds of Life Floating Lands? The number of citizens born within them is counted in the hundreds of billions. With such a massive population, countless people die every day, and Torch Warship Captains are no different. Song Chi was merely somewhat apprehensive. After all, it had always been him whom John Tros was targeting, and the He-surnamed captains fate was purely down to misfortune. Naturally, Song Chi would not pay it too much mind. Lost in thought, the familiar roar of his mother the lioness from the east of the river came from behind him. Song Chi, did you hear what I said? Not even a peep, do you find your mom annoying... Coming back to his senses, Song Chi quickly interrupted his increasingly exaggerated mother. Miss Chen Lixia, I officially inform you that your sons Warship has successfully Advanced into a Spectral Airship. From now on, theres no need to go to the outer-city long-range Starry Sea deployment pad any longer. At these words, silence fell upon the house, not just on Chen Lixia, but also Song Chao in the study walked over at once. Advancing from a Spectral Shuttle to a Spectral Airship after only three Star Domain explorations might not be extremely rare in the ever-dazzling Torch Civilization, but it was certainly a remarkably quick pace. According to the official data released by the Torch Human Civilization, the time required for all successful Spectral Airship advancements varied from one Torch Warship to another. Chapter 75 - 72: Departure·Civilization Ruins (Seeking first subscription)_2 Chapter 75: Chapter 72: DepartureCivilization Ruins (Seeking first subscription)_2 Among those who have successfully advanced after 5 to 9 explorations of the Alien Star Domain, the proportion is 15%. Those who have successfully advanced after 10 to 20 explorations of the Alien Star Domain account for 70%. And those who only advanced after 21 explorations of the Alien Star Domain make up 10%. However, those who had successfully advanced in the first 4 explorations only account for about 5%. That is to say, if Song Chi were not lying, it means his advancement speed at Zero Rank surpassed 95% of his peers among the Torch Human Civilizations Torch Ship Captains. Observing the serious expression on their sons face, Song Chao and Chen Lixia exchanged glances. Even though they were very much aware of their sons character, this was no small matter, so the couple still brought Song Chi to their communitys exclusive Torch Warship dock. It was not until they saw with their own eyes Song Chi summoning the nearly twenty-meter-long Cang Qiong that they were completely reassured. After returning home, although Song Chao and Chen Lixia did not say much, the fleeting smiles that they could not hide in the depths of their eyes said it all, as Song Chi had brought them far too many surprises recently. First, it was pearls that had been cultivated for hundreds of years, then the mermaids tears that were handed over to Chen Lixia, and now it was a direct promotion to a Spectral Airship after just three explorations; all of this was not something a typical Torch Ship Captain could achieve, and it amply demonstrated their sons abilities. Of course, they also did not ask too many questions. In the afternoon, after lunch, Song Chi received a communication from Shen Qing. Dad, Mom, I had made plans with Shen Qing to explore together; Im heading out now, he said. Before he left, Song Chao and Chen Lixia reminded him, emphasizing that the more people who explore the Alien Star Domain together, the higher the risk, and told him to be extra cautious. Of course, Song Chi was well aware of this, but this time was different. Shen Qing had an Alien Star Domain guide marker, meaning that their deployment was targeted rather than random, so the risk would not change, and furthermore, Shen Qing had already explored the Buluo Civilization Ruins once before, so the danger should not be too great. In the starry sky directly above Jiangyuan City, Song Chi and Shen Qing successfully met up. When Shen Qing saw Song Chis Cang Qiong, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by an air of inevitability. Even though Song Chi had only awakened three months ago, he did, after all, have Song Chao, a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain, as his father, so a bias in resources was inevitable. Moreover, Shen Qing was somewhat prepared for this; otherwise, he would not have taken the initiative to invite Song Chi, who had just awakened more than two months ago, given that the combat power of a newly awakened Spectral Shuttle is very limited. In the communication projection screen, Song Chi caught the changes in Shen Qings expression and could roughly guess what he was thinking. However, he did not offer an explanation. On the contrary, he hoped everyone would think this way, attributing everything to his father. This was not only logical but also meant he did not have to worry about the exposure of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market; it was the best of both worlds. After meeting up, the two set off toward the desolate starry space. The Spectral Airships autonomous deployment was quite noisy, so they usually headed to a deserted area to initiate the deployment. However, before starting the deployment, there was a very important operation. Shen Qings Qingfeng rapidly emitted a streak of blue brilliance. This light strip was not a straight beam of light but a rope-like strip that could twist and knot itself. This light strip stretched out from Qingfeng and swiftly headed toward Song Chis Cang Qiong. After extending and winding for more than ten seconds, it successfully connected the Qingfeng and Cang Qiong, two Spectral Airships together. This type of light strip is emitted by a special warship-mounted component called the Warship Interlock Device, which can connect two or even multiple Torch Warships, allowing multiple ships initiating deployment to arrive in the same area. However, the price, as Song Chao and Chen Lixia had mentioned, is that the danger of exploring the Alien Star Domain in this joint manner is very high, although with Shen Qings Star Domain guide marker, this would not be an issue this time. Aboard the Cang Qiong, Song Chi asked Shen Qing on the projection screen: Big Qing, how long is the cooldown time for your Star Domain guide marker component? If we still cant finish exploring this time, can we place a second marker? Shen Qing quickly shook his head. My component is only of blue quality. It needs a buffer of three years after each activation, and this is after enhancing it to Lv19. When I first got it, the buffer time was even longer, a full five years, he said. Hearing the buffering time of a full three years, Song Chi couldnt help but be astonished. Components like this one, capable of actively marking a certain star domain with an interstellar beacon for subsequent exploration, were extremely rare. He hadnt found any relevant information on the Torch network, which sparked his curiosity. And indeed, he found that while such components were handy, their cooldown times were unimaginably long. They could only be used once every three years, and, despite the beacon being able to last six months once set, it could only be activated oncewhenever it was, the beacon would disperse after use. That is to say, each beacon not only demanded a buffer time of three years but also allowed for the exploration of a star domain at most twice, which was essentially the difference between 24 and 48 hours. The restrictions were particularly severe. Thinking of this, Song Chis gaze flickered uncertainly as he thought of the feature of the spatial anchor point in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. He had previously contemplated this issue, as spatial anchor points seemed to serve similarly as interstellar beacons, albeit potentially enhanced versions. If he were to remove his spatial anchor point from his bedroom and reset it to the Alien Star Domain he ended up in after a deployment, then even if he returned later, he could use the Zhu Tian Ruins Market as a midpoint and revisit that star domain via the spatial anchor point. With this thought, Song Chi could barely contain his excitement, for he had a feeling that his idea was feasible. Of course, it wasnt truly possible to travel back and forth at whim. After all, he could currently set only one anchor pointand if he activated the anchor point without any preparation, he would only be able to travel between the star domain of the anchor and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, having lost the anchor point within the Torch Human Civilizations stronghold. As for the initial anchor point that came inherent with his body, it would automatically move to the Alien Star Domain at the instant he activated the anchor set there and entered that domain himself. Unless he activated the anchor point and stayed within the ruins market without leaving, his presence wouldnt reach the other side, and he wouldnt be able to further explore or collect resources from that star domain, rendering the anchor point itself meaningless. In response to this problem, Song Chi had also considered a solution: utilize the auto-return feature of the Spectral Airship. After setting the anchor point, he would resist the urge to activate it immediately. Instead, he would enter the ruins market from the deployed star domain and then use it as a waypoint to activate the anchor point and head to the star domain where the anchor was. In this way, once the twenty-four hours were up, the Spectral Airship would naturally be able to return automatically to the star domain of the anchor, forming a perfect loop. However, the chance of success for this method was just very highit wasnt guaranteed, and further personal experimentation was needed to see if it truly worked. Lost in thought, a faint sensation of weightlessness hit him, growing stronger as time passed. Feeling the familiar prelude to an alien domain deployment, Song Chi quickly refocused, concentrating entirely and putting aside all distractions. As the sense of weightlessness peaked, he was immediately followed by a spell of dizziness. When he had recovered, Song Chi found that both the Cang Qiong and Qingfeng had emerged above a yellow-brown expanse of the Starry Sea Floating Land. Wuu wuu wuu! Outside the airship, yellow sand swirled, and a terrible sandstorm ravaged every region of the Floating Land at all times, with the mournful howling providing ample proof. Little Chi, quickly activate the energy shield. This Floating Land has long been eroded by yellow sand. The sandstorms here can easily damage the hull, Shen Qings voice rapidly came through the airships short-range communication. Chapter 76 - 73: Sand Sea Storm - Spatial Veil (Please Subscribe) Chapter 76: Chapter 73: Sand Sea Storm C Spatial Veil (Please Subscribe) ` There was no need for Shen Qings reminder, as Song Chi activated the energy shield faster than anyone else. However, the spectral airships energy shield ultimately wasnt instantaneous. The 20-second charging time was something that couldnt be changed. It was during the dark matter energy shield generators charging period that two sandstorms, each with a diameter of several tens of meters, bore down on the two spectral airships from both the left and the right. Given their speed of approach, it was clear that there was bound to be a collision with both airships before they could successfully activate their energy shields. Whooo Whooo Whooo! Outside the hull of the ship, the sharp and urgent wailing sound echoed continuously, and the Cang Qiong underfoot was shaking violently. Even though the two sandstorms hadnt fully closed in yet, the huge hurricanes they brought with them already had a significant impact on both spectral airships. The energy level of the hurricanes generated by these two sandstorms must be at the peak of the first rank... No sooner had he come to this conclusion than Shen Qings voice came through on the communication projection again. Little Chi, dont take this lightly. These are only the weakest kind of sandstorms. This Starry Sea Floating Land is riddled with countless storm eyes, and I once encountered a superstorm over a kilometer in diameter. Even from ten thousand meters away, the Qingfeng nearly failed to escape its storm field. Remember, never get trapped in a sandstorm over a hundred meters in diameter. A storm eye of that size is enough to tear apart our energy shields and armor layers. Song Chi felt somewhat solemn; before departing, Shen Qing had also talked to him about the situation of this abandoned Floating Land, and he already knew about the terrifying natural disasters such as the sandstorms, but kilometer-wide storm eyes were a frightening thought. The mere tens of meters-wide storms in front of them were already daunting enough. How much more terrifying would it be to encounter ones over a hundred meters, let alone kilometer-scale sandstorms? The embedded lock light beams enwrapping the two spectral airships were urgently withdrawn, and the engines of both the Cang Qiong and Qingfeng were engaged at full power almost simultaneously. With the thrust, it was easy for the two airships to break free from the gravitational pull of the two sandstorms since they were still in the periphery of the storms where the pull wasnt too strong. By the time Cang Qiong and Qingfeng reached a relatively safe position, the energy shields of both ships were also fully activated. Unlike the deep black energy barrier that enveloped Cang Qiong, a white shield unfolded over the surface of Shen Qings Qingfeng. With a cursory glance, Song Chi had a rough guess. The energy shield equipped on the Qingfeng was most likely a white quality component, which was quite a standard configuration for a spectral airship at the Torch Warship level. Song Chi was not surprised; after all, counting the interstellar beacon and the Torch Warships locking device, Shen Qings Qingfeng had at least two blue quality components. This was exceedingly rare for a spectral airship that had advanced to the first rank in less than a year. On the other hand, Shen Qing was quite astonished. It was one thing for Song Chi to have ascended to the first rank after just three explorations of the Alien Star Domain, but the energy shield unfolding on the surface of Cang Qiong appeared to be quite strong. He felt he had underestimated his lifelong friend. He could tell that the dark matter energy shield was something special, at least at the blue level. Little Chi, is this a blue quality energy shield? Hearing this inquiry, Song Chi did not respond, neither confirming nor denying. In Shen Qings eyes, this was an implicit affirmation. For a moment, he felt somewhat sentimental, thinking that having a second-rank father really made a difference. Although he also had the support of his elders, the extent of it was far less significant. However, he only felt sentimental for a brief moment and didnt take it too seriously. He was well aware that Shen Wenjie was ultimately his uncle, who supported him to a certain extent and had found a way to get him a position at the Torch Bureau under Jiangyuan, which was already a great deal of consideration. After all, his father was just an ordinary man who hadnt awakened the Seed of Torch, and Shen Wenjie hadnt looked down on him for that. He had been well cared for over the years, which was a great kindness in and of itself. With their thoughts in check, both of them controlled their spectral airships and started to move cautiously towards the location of the ruins. According to Shen Qing, the area surrounding the ruins was a region of dense sandstorms, with storms over a hundred meters in diameter common. For that reason, he had not dared to set the beacons drop point near there but had instead opted for the relatively safe location they were at now. Along the way, neither dared to let their airships accelerate too fast; otherwise, they could inadvertently enter the gravitational fields of the hundred-meter-wide sandstorms. If that happened, escaping would consume a lot of time, which would be much more costly than steadily proceeding forward and saving time. Inside the cockpit of Cang Qiong, Song Chi carefully piloted the ship forward, glancing occasionally with the corner of his eye at the indescribable Floating Land below. Although he had listened to his teachers describe various Floating Lands in past courses, this was his first time actually seeing one in person. Gazing upon the endless sand sea, the swirling sand and storms, it was hard for him to imagine how a piece of the Starry Sea Floating Land could have become like this. Given that the Buluo Civilizations ruins were located on this Floating Land, it was highly indicative that the land hadnt always looked like this. Even if it were not a life-supporting Floating Land, it must at least have been a resource-type one. Otherwise, the Buluo Civilization would not have invested the effort to leave their mark here. Chapter 77: 73: Desert Storm - Spatial Veil (Please Subscribe)_2 But then again, if the Floating Land beneath us is, as he suspected, an ancient resource- or even life-bearing Floating Land, what could have turned it into the scarred wasteland it is now? A natural disaster? Song Chi thought it unlikely, as the natural disasters typical to Floating Lands did not possess such mighty power. As he was lost in speculation, Shen Qing''s voice came through the communication projection. "Little Chi, we''re almost there. Look at that giant stone ahead." Hearing this, Song Chi instinctively directed his gaze forward, and then the corner of his mouth twitched. "You call that a giant stone? It''s taller than most mountain ranges, you know..." Grumbling internally, Song Chi''s gaze remained fixed on the massive, square stone that stood at the horizon. Indeed, it was ten thousand meters tall. Based on the distance, the massive square yellow rock at the end of his vision certainly wouldn''t be shorter than ten thousand meters in height, which was obviously quite astonishing. Beyond astonishment, Song Chi was mostly puzzled. No matter how he looked at it, he couldn''t discern any trace of an ancient civilization on that enormous stone, other than its overly square shape. The semi-intelligent shipboard brain of the Cangqiong showed that this thing was 99 percent likely just an ordinary stonealbeit a super huge one. Seemingly guessing what Song Chi was thinking, Shen Qing laughed. "Do you feel like that''s just an ordinary rock?" Seeing Song Chi nod without hesitation, Shen Qing explained: "I thought the same when I first came here. But the reality is completely different from what you think. You''ll find out soon." Seeing Shen Qing tease him with a cliffhanger, Song Chi didn''t ask further, and the two airships continued their approach towards the giant stone. Suddenly, a terrifying sandstorm over seven hundred meters in diameter was unleashing its boundless energy a few thousand meters ahead. Seeing this, Song Chi and his companion immediately took a wide berth around it, as the energy fluctuations within the storm''s core had reached Third Rank. Neither the Cangqiong nor the Qingfeng could survive if they got caught in its gravitational field. They would be torn to shreds in an instant, as the engines equipped on both airships were merely of white Quality and completely incapable of escaping its daunting gravitational pull. As the two airships altered their course, the radar on Cangqiong detected a continuous dune beneath the sands below. At first glance, it looked like a sand dragon concealed under the sand and moving at high speed. Its terrifying ten-meter diameter put both Song Chi and Shen Qing, in the Vault of Heaven above, on high alert. Without a doubt, the fast-moving form beneath the sands was likely a remarkably large desert creature. Song Chi instinctively directed a questioning look towards the projection screen, but before Shen Qing could respond, the rapidly extending dune below suddenly stopped, and the next second, a horrific black shadow burst forth from the sand. This shadow was enormous in size, but its ten-meter diameter was not the main focus. What was truly shocking was its hundreds of meters in length. This creature resembled an earthworm from a previous era but was a super-sized version, and at one end of its head, it had a round mouth several meters in diameter, filled with densely packed, razor-sharp teeth. As it looked up and roared, Song Chi and Shen Qing above could clearly see the glittering, densely packed sharp teeth inside, terrifying to behold. Further detecting the energy emanation from its body, the creature''s life force was incredibly at the Second Rank. If it were to collide with the Cangqiong or Qingfeng, the outcome would be at least 30% damage to the airship''s structure, or even a total loss was not unexpected. In their urgency, even knowing that their airships were currently at a safe altitude, Song Chi and his companion instinctively climbed higher just to avoid any unnecessary accidents. Looking at Song Chi''s inquiring gaze, Shen Qing shrank his head and muttered: "I didn''t encounter this thing last time..." Song Chi naturally did not say much; the fact that Shen Qing had revealed this relic matter to him already amply demonstrated the other''s trust in him. Given their relationship, it was natural not to harbor any grievances over such a matter, let alone that it was an unexpected event that Shen Qing hadn''t known about the existence of the artifact beforehand. Avoiding one sandstorm after another, the two ships continued forward, while the creature of unknown race that had been behind them followed for a while. Fortunately, it seemed to fear the storms as well, and after timing the position and timing of several storms, they finally shook off their pursuer. An hour later, the hurriedly chasing Cang Qiong and Qingfeng finally reached the base of the colossal rock. It looked fine from a distance, but when they got close to the giant rock, Song Chi couldn''t help but marvel at its size; with a terrifying height of over ten thousand meters, the less than twenty-meter Cang Qiong appeared as tiny as an ant in front of it. At this, Song Chi had to marvel at the wonder of nature''s creation. Of course, according to what Shen Qing had said earlier, this object didn''t seem to be natural but rather a creation of the Buluo Civilization. Just as he was about to ask about the situation of the giant rock, Shen Qing spoke up first. "Try attacking the side of the rock with your shipborne main cannon or secondary cannon." Following Shen Qing''s suggestion, Song Chi, puzzled, activated the Spectral Cannon, and then he instantaneously realized. The attack unleashed by the Spectral Cannon, upon colliding with the side of the rock, did not result in the expected explosion; it was as if the energy shell had vanished into thin air, leaving no trace behind. Seeing this, three words involuntarily escaped Song Chi''s mouth. "Spatial Veil?" On the projected screen, Shen Qing nodded gently with a smile. Spatial Veil technology was not unfamiliar to any Torch Ship Captain who had received formal education; it was a very common low-level spatial technology among various Starry Sea civilizations. The Shattered Starry Sea was vast and boundless, giving rise to countless civilizations, and most of the science-oriented civilizations that emerged from the Floating Land could control this technology. Why is it considered low-level spatial technology? Because while it is called spatial technology, in reality, it is about using special methods to block and isolate a region of space, creating a sealed space. However, such spaces cannot be reduced, enlarged, or moved. Crucially, setting up such a Spatial Veil also requires consuming a large amount of valuable materials, which is quite inefficient. Generally speaking, this technology is often used to conceal some special, still developing Strange Objects, or to hide bases, laboratories, and so forthits practicality isn''t very high. With his mind working quickly, now that he knew it was Spatial Veil technology, it also meant that there was a completely sealed space inside the giant rock. Presumably, the relic Shen Qing had mentioned before was located within this sealed space. "Just go straight in!" Song Chi, however, did not agree with Shen Qing''s statement. Even though Shen Qing had entered this sealed space before and had not encountered any dangers, that was nearly half a year agowho could say for sure that it would be safe inside today? Opening the hatch of Cang Qiong, Song Chi released a Hornet-class drone and activated the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component, imprinting a Brainwave Beacon on the Hornet-class drone. Then, two completely different fields of view appeared before himone his own, and the other the perspective of the Hornet-class drone. Shifting his attention to the Hornet-class drone, he began remotely controlling the drone as it flew towards the side of the gigantic rock. Pop! Soon, the rapidly speeding drone entered the Spatial Veil and completely disappeared from the outside world. At the same time, one of Song Chi''s fields of view completely changed, transforming from a sky filled with yellow sand into a silent space that spanned thousands of kilometers in both length and width. The space was vast, but aside from the endless darkness, there was nothing else. Clearly, Song Chi''s concerns were somewhat unnecessary; there were no other dangers behind the Spatial Veil. Chapter 78: 74: Sarcoma Space (Subscribe Please) Onboard the Qingfeng, Shen Qing watched the operation with a hint of amusement and couldn''t help but chuckle at Song Chi''s caution. Of course, his amusement was just a light chuckle because he had no objections to caution itself. In fact, he quite admired Song Chi''s behavior deep down. Every year, countless Torch Ship Captains die exploring the Alien Star Domain. Life is precious, and no matter how cautious, it''s never too much. Hearing the laughter coming from the projection screen, while controlling the drone''s return, Song Chi replied. "I have a classmate who always took ''low-key'' as his personal motto. Guess what my life motto is?" "Caution?" After pondering for a moment, Shen Qing tentatively spoke this word, thinking that Song Chi would firmly deny it. To his surprise, Song Chi actually nodded seriously and even added a statement. "You could also call it ''prudence''." Shen Qing touched his forehead, somewhat speechless inside. Goddamn prudence, the precocious man he remembered wasn''t like this. Song Chi didn''t care about Shen Qing''s reaction. It was just a casual comment, with no exaggeration. The day he activated the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank with Spectral Energy and successfully became the Ruins Market Lord, the word ''prudence'' was indeed engraved on the very first page of his life''s dictionary, but there was nothing he could do if others didn''t believe him. After retrieving the Hornet-class drones and ensuring there were no dangers within the Spatial Veil, the two of them maneuvered their airships to pass through the veil, one after the other. This time, Song Chi''s Cangqiong was following behind, and the Qingfeng was leading the way in front. They were now in the enclosed space Shen Qing referred to as the first layer of the ruins. According to Shen Qing, he stumbled upon the spatial veil on the side of the monolith and discovered a Crystal Box sealing a blue oddity and several white oddities within this enclosed space. In the end, it took Shen Qing immense effort and nearly twenty hours to shatter the Crystal Box with the Qingfeng''s main cannon and obtain those strange objects. However, after the Crystal Box was shattered, it completely turned to dust along with its fragments, leaving nothing behind to see now. The enclosed space was massive, measuring thousands of kilometers in width and length, with nearly a kilometer in height, but it was nothing compared to the size of the two Torch Warships. In less than two minutes, Song Chi had successfully spotted the entrance to the second layer of the ruins that Shen Qing mentioned. It was a Spatial Veil at the very top of this enclosed space, different from the outer veil; this one seemed to be reinforced, not allowing passage and filled with a powerful repelling force, preventing any object from approaching. Seeing this, Song Chi finally understood why Shen Qing said there was a second layer to the ruins'' space. Above this Spatial Veil, there obviously was another layer of space. "The repulsion of this thing above is incredibly strong. Last time, I bombarded it with both the main and secondary cannons of the Qingfeng for more than two hours but still couldn''t break through." "Let''s try together this time; if it''s still in vain, then we''re destined to have no luck with whatever is beyond these ruins!" Shen Qing stared at the square Spatial Veil above, which was over a hundred meters in width and length, clenching his fists tightly with a hint of nervousness in his voice. The moment he and Song Chi teleported above this Floating Land, the star path marker he left had already dissipated. This was their last opportunity to explore these ruins; if they failed, upon returning, they would no longer be able to precisely target this Star Domain. Knowing time was pressing, and having already spent more than an hour on their journey, the two did not waste any more time. The main and secondary cannons of both airships fired at full power towards the Spatial Veil above. Boom, boom, boom! Beams of light and Spectral Energy shells collided with the repulsion force, followed by continuous explosions. It was fortunate that this space was completely sealed off; otherwise, Song Chi really feared the noise might attract those terrifying giant earthworm-like creatures. In this dark, enclosed space, the sense of time was very vague. If it weren''t for the special timing devices on their airships, Song Chi and Shen Qing would likely have no clue how long they had been repeating the attack. In the fourth hour of sustained fire coverage, the repelling force of the Spatial Veil finally changed, dimming significantly, and catching sight of this, the previously numb pair regained their sharpness in their eyes. By the eighth hour of continuous bombardment, the repulsive force on the Spatial Veil had dimmed to an extreme, seeming as if it would break at any moment. However, even by the twelfth hour of bombardment, the repulsive force stayed stubbornly substantial, with no sign of shattering. In the thirteenth hour, just as Song Chi and Shen Qing were mindlessly continuing to press the fire button mechanically, "Hummm!" A sudden clear, vibrating sound echoed within both airships, and looking up urgently, the next second the faces of both men lit up with great joy. That layer of repulsion surrounding the Spatial Veil above had become thoroughly dim without notice, allowing the attacks from the airships to pass through without being repelled by the Spatial Veil, creating ripples before plunging into the unknown space above. Overjoyed, Shen Qing instinctively wanted to drive the Qingfeng toward the Spatial Veil but was stopped by Song Chi. Chapter 79: 74: Sarcoma Space (Request for Subscription)_2 It was initially just an overly excited subconscious act, but after being stopped and reminded by Song Chi, Shen Qing quickly realized it and, together with Song Chi, opened the airship''s hatch to release a drone. In the process of exploring the Alien Star Domain, at least 99% of Torch Warship captains would bring along one or two combat robots and reconnaissance drones. Even without a network, these two could only be controlled and mobilized within the magnetic field range of the Torch Warship itself, but they were still the standard configuration for most Torch Warship captains exploring the Alien Star Domain. After all, even though the magnetic field range of the Torch Warship itself was extremely limited, in many cases, the combat robots and drones could still play a significant role. Take the current situation, for example. The two drones disappeared one after another into the Spatial Veil, apparently less than a second apart, but the expressions on the faces of Song Chi and Shen Qing below showed starkly different changes. After the drone controlled by Shen Qing entered the Spatial Veil, the image on the control screen in his hand suddenly turned pitch-black, completely losing connection with the Hornet-class drone. It was different for Song Chi. After more than ten hours of buffering, the Brainwave Remote Control System had already completed the buffering process, and he had once again set a Brainwave Beacon on this drone. Therefore, even with the barrier of the Spatial Veil, he never lost sight from the perspective of the Hornet-class drone. Inside the Qingfeng''s cockpit, Shen Qing''s gaze shifted to the communication screen on one side, but before he could ask about the drone, he saw the expression of horror on Song Chi''s projected face on the screen, an expression that comes only after witnessing great terror. Based on his knowledge of Song Chi since childhood, it had to be something unimaginable in the space above the Spatial Veil that could have caused such a loss of composure. Almost subconsciously, his hands moved quickly, controlling the Qingfeng to veer and swiftly retreat backward. On the side, the Cang Qiong reacted even a fraction faster, and at the same time, Song Chi''s shout rang out from the communication screen: "Retreat quickly!" ... As for Song Chi, after the Hornet-class drone passed through the Spatial Veil and reached another space above, he saw from the drone''s perspective another space that was thousands of kilometers wide and long. Different from the first layer, at the very center of this second layer was a cubic Crystal Box about ten meters wide, exuding dazzling white light that fully illuminated the entire second layer space. It was because of this bright white light that Song Chi saw a sight he would never forget. All over the second layer space were things like lumps of flesh, about a meter in height and numbering in the thousands, not only sticky and gooey but also faintly pulsating as if they all had life. At the deepest part of the second layer space, Song Chi also saw a giant lump of flesh tens of meters tall with even more pronounced pulsations. Song Chi could even vaguely see through the fleshy wall the huge and bloated monster figure inside. Undoubtedly, all of these lumps of flesh were enveloped with unknown creatures in slumber. But that was not the most horrifying part. Just as Song Chi was about to control the drone to quietly return, not wishing to disturb these dreadful lumps of flesh, he realized it was too late. The few rounds of cannon fire previously emitted from the Cang Qiong and Qingfeng as they passed through the Spatial Veil had completely destroyed several lumps of flesh. At this moment, these lumps were violently shaking, and the monsters sleeping within were now awakened. As these few lumps continued to shake, all the lumps in the second layer space were being successively roused. Crack, crack, crack! When the first few lumps of flesh that were hit were completely torn apart, the creatures they were enveloping were fully revealed in the drone''s field of view. "Damn it, it''s the Insect Race. This second layer is in hibernation with tens of thousands of the Insect Race, and there''s even a Queen Insect," As the Cang Qiong and Qingfeng pulled back hundreds of meters away, Song Chi didn''t wait for Shen Qing to ask and directly roared. When Shen Qing heard the word "Insect Race," his reaction was almost entirely the same as Song Chi''s, a deep fear flashed through his eyes, followed by his face darkening completely. The Insect Race, a species of the Starry Sea as infamous as the Void Demon, insect plague, and the disaster of the void, these two were so notorious that they ranked among the top five calamities throughout the entire Shattered Starry Sea. At this moment, Song Chi finally understood the full picture; he had been perplexed about one thing, what power could have caused a piece of the Starry Sea Floating Land to be so thoroughly devastated, to the point where it was almost entirely barren. It wasn''t until now, with the emergence of these Insect Race members, that the answer almost perfectly clicked into place. Unlike the Void Demon''s bloodlust and thirst for killing, the characteristic of the Insect Race was devouring, devouring anything with energy. No matter in which Star Domain these creatures appeared, the end result was always that the resources of the Star Domain would be consumed entirely, turning it into a completely barren land. Other civilizations of the Starry Sea might plunder resources, but they plundered the resources themselves, not the environment that gave birth to those resources. However, the Insect Race was different; wherever they went, they consumed everything utterly, devastating the value of an entire Star Domain beyond recovery. In their panic, both men were somewhat at a loss. Although they were both from the First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan and had received orthodox Torch education, and knew a lot about the notorious Insect Race, all of this was after all something they had heard of or read about in books. Facing it in person was completely different. In the end, it was Song Chi, who had lived two lifetimes, who was the first to snap back to reality. While recalling various pieces of information about the Insect Race, he rapidly contacted Shen Qing through a communication projection. "Big Qing, what do you say, fight or run?" After his shout, Shen Qing also collected his thoughts and thought for a moment before replying. "Can we roughly determine the number of those Insect Race members?" "A conservative estimate puts them at over 30,000, plus there''s no telling if the Queen Insect can continue to lay eggs," Song Chi replied quickly. It seemed that through the perspective of the drones, he had already reviewed all the information about the Insect Race above them, but his words were not yet finished; he added quickly: "Of course, whether she can lay eggs or not isn''t important. There''s no excess energy supply in space above, otherwise, this group of Insect Race members wouldn''t have chosen to hibernate collectively. Without an energy supply, even if the eggs hatch, the larvae won''t be able to grow quickly, and they won''t pose a threat to us." At this point, Shen Qing interjected: "So you''re saying, we need to deal with over 30,000 Insect Race members who have just woken up from hibernation and haven''t replenished their energy for a long time?" As he spoke, Shen Qing''s message was quite clear, and a trace of eagerness appeared on his face. Song Chi didn''t have much to say in response. He wasn''t too keen on taking action. Although the Insect Race members above were indeed very weak, there were still too many of them, and he did not want to take risks in battling them. However, since Shen Qing was implying this, Song Chi couldn''t just outright refuse. After all, he could set a beacon and later return to this relic through the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. He only needed to wait until he was strong enough, then come back to clear these Insect Race members, and by that time, all the gains from these ruins would be his alone. But to actually do that would undoubtedly be an act of a petty person, which he naturally didn''t want to commit. If the person accompanying him were a complete stranger, or if he had discovered these ruins and brought Shen Qing to explore them together rather than the other way around, he would not hesitate and would choose to flee, waiting to return for a second exploration once he was powerful enough. But that wasn''t the case. As for Shen Qing, who had fully trusted him and whom he had played with since they were kids, he couldn''t and didn''t want to do such a thing. This wasn''t about being sentimental; it was a matter of the principles and bottom line of a normal person. Chapter 80: 75: Insect Race (Please Subscribe) If a person loses even their most basic principles and bottom lines, then even the highest achievements mean nothing in the end. Having made his decision, Song Chi agreed. "Alright, let''s give it a try, right, there''s also one of those Crystal Boxes you mentioned in the second layer of space." Hearing the words "Crystal Box," Shen Qing''s eyes grew even more resolute. The Crystal Box on the first floor held a Blue Oddity and several White Oddities; the Strange Objects contained within the Crystal Box on the second floor could only be more precious. As they were discussing, ripples flashed across the Spatial Veil in the sky above, followed by a torrent of Insect Race creatures, half a meter high and nearly a meter long, falling from the sky. These insectoids were dark greenish-black, their entire bodies wrapped in hard shells, with the mouthparts at the front of their heads especially fierce; the cold light flickered with each opening and closing, more terrifying than the sharpest clamps. The top of the Spatial Veil where the insectoids fell was hundreds of meters above the first floor''s ground. These creatures didn''t have wings or anything, so Song Chi and Shen Qing initially thought that falling from such a height, surely hundreds would perish, but the hardness of the insectoids'' shells was far beyond their expectations. Despite falling from a height of hundreds of meters, they were unscathed upon hitting the ground. Emitting strange hisses from their mouthparts, they swiftly charged toward the Cangqiong and Qingfeng. Upon seeing this, the Spectral Airships unleashed their Main Cannons and Secondary Cannons with all their might, firing powerful beams that easily tore through the insects'' prized hard shells. The thickness of the insectoids'' shells was indeed remarkable, but that was only relative to other creatures or attack methods of the same rank. Most of these insectoids were Zero Rank, and under the barrage of First Rank Torch Warships, their so-called shells were no more than a slightly thicker film, which, no matter how substantial compared to ordinary films, couldn''t withstand a single blow. Suddenly, limbs and body parts flew in all directions, dark green blood splattered everywhere, and the entire first layer of space began to fill with a foul stench. The blood of these insectoids was dark green and carried a strong stench. As it piled up, a dense green poisonous fog enveloped the entire closed space, and in an already dark environment, visibility became utterly impossible. It was now only through the Spectral Airships'' thermal scanners that the number of insectoids below, which had not decreased at all but seemed to be increasing, could be clearly tracked. The Particle Beam Cannons of Cangqiong and the Shipborne Main Cannons of Qingfeng emitted ray-based attacks. These attacks had excellent penetration and range but the drawback was their difficulty in causing widespread damage. This put them at a significant disadvantage when facing enemies known for their numbers. If it weren''t for the nearly infinitely repeating Secondary Cannons, the number of insectoids in this layer of space would likely be even greater. As the two grappled with their predicament, an alert from the semi-automatic intelligent brain aboard the ship compounded their troubles. "Beep, beep, beep, warning, the concentration of the external poison fog has reached First Rank. Due to exposure to the poison fog, the Energy Shield is beginning to decrease." Originally, the two Airships floated hundreds of meters in the air, enjoying a natural geographical advantage. Even with numerous insectoids below, it was difficult for them to reach them, ensuring their safety in both offensive and defensive postures. But now, with their high-altitude geographical advantage about to vanish, the outside poison fog had spread throughout the enclosed space. No matter where the two Airships hid, they couldn''t avoid the fog that had reached a pollution level of First Rank. "Big Qing, we''re going up. There are already over 20,000 insectoids on this layer; there shouldn''t be many left on the second layer!" In a crisis, Song Chi proposed a countermeasure. The two agreed instantly, piloting their Airships straight through the second layer''s Spatial Veil. Above, a continuous stream of insectoids still poured out of the Spatial Veil, their sticky bodies and sharp mouthparts making for a particularly disgusting sight. After exchanging a glance, the engines at the rear of both Airships roared, propelling the two Airships upwards. Thump, thump, thump! Insectoids continuously collided with the Energy Shield of Cangqiong, causing ripples across the shield before being quickly deflected. The insectoids weren''t stupid, exerting much effort to control their densely packed limbs to stabilize their bodies. Their fierce mouthparts also frantically gnawed at the shield. The surface layers of Cangqiong''s Energy Shield began to flicker continuously, and the Shield Value decreased much faster than before. Are you kidding? What''s known as swallowing everything? Wasn''t it their horrifying mouthparts? Even if only a group of Zero Rank insectoids, the power of their mouthparts was still extraordinary, even if the Energy Shield components on Cangqiong were of Orange Glory Quality. Looking at Shen Qing, Qingfeng''s situation appeared even worse; under the gnawing of some Zero Rank insectoids, the brightness of Qingfeng''s shield had already dimmed by half, and it looked like it wouldn''t be long before it overloaded completely. Fortunately, this situation didn''t last long. Braving the falling tide of insects, both Airships quickly crossed the Spatial Veil into the brighter second layer of space. Song Chi quickly increased the altitude of the Airships, soon regaining distance from the swarm of insects below. At a glance, Shen Qing quickly understood why Song Chi had shown such an expression earlier; compared to a swarm of thousands of insectoids, these overwhelmingly torn remnants from below, resembling giant eggs, seemed far more bone-chilling. Chapter 81: 75: Insect Race (Please Subscribe)_2 It''s hard to imagine just how fascinating the expression on my face would have been if during the last exploration, the second layer''s spatial veil had actually been opened. Just as Shen Qing felt goosebumps all over his body, Song Chi''s voice suddenly came through. "We must figure out a way to kill that queen insect first," he said. Hearing the words "queen insect," Shen Qing''s gaze shifted, looking toward the eye-catching, several-tens-of-meters-tall tumorous nest in the distance. Judging from the height of this tumorous nest, the rank of the queen insect inside should not be too high; after all, the bodies of the insect race''s queens are extremely bloated and massive, far surpassing common insects of the same rank. According to the official data of Torch Human Civilization, a Zero Rank queen insect typically has a size within ten meters, while a First Rank queen insect can often grow to several tens of meters, and the size of some peak First Rank queen insects can even reach nearly a hundred meters. Clearly, the rank of the queen insect before them is most likely not above Second Rank. Creatures of such rank shouldn''t normally cause two First Rank Torch warships to be so wary, but the key point here is that this is a queen insect. Even a queen insect without sufficient energy supply, whose eggs don''t pose much of a threat, is not something other creatures of the same rank can compare with. Apart from the ability to lay eggs in large quantities in short cycles, most queen insects typically control a highly powerful and elite insect guard legion. Every insect in this guard legion will be the strongest and highest ranked in the entire nest. They didn''t know if the queen insect in the second layer of the ruins had such a guard legion. If there wasn''t one, that would naturally be good news. But if there was, it meant they still hadn''t been awakened, because so far, no First Rank insects had been seen among the tens of thousands that had already awakened. To prevent the appearance of this uncertain insect guard legion, they must act first. After all, just the tens of thousands of Zero Rank insects had already caused them enough headaches; if an elite army of First Rank insects were to join the fray, their chances of getting the item in the crystal box not far away would most likely be virtually zero. Without further discussion, both men exchanged a glance and then nodded to each other. They immediately stopped clearing the unbroken smaller insect nests below and their airships dashed straight towards the huge tumorous mass a kilometer ahead. At the same time, they turned their guns and once again opened fire full blast at the giant tumorous mass. However, the subsequent result was a big surprise for both of them, and their expressions turned particularly ugly. "Damn it, how could a First Rank queen insect''s nest be so sturdy..." Song Chi grumbled through clenched teeth. The main cannons of the Cang Qiong and Qingfeng, both First Rank, could only leave a very shallow mark on the giant nest, which was completely unexpected for the two of them. Meanwhile, in the communication projection, the image of Song Chi spoke up: "It''s indeed impossible for a First Rank queen insect''s nest to be so sturdy, unless this queen insect was more than First Rank when it first built the nest." Riding on this hypothesis, both men proceeded to speculate and eventually found that the more they deduced, the more reasonable it became. It was then that they determined the specific situation of this queen insect. According to their deductions, this queen insect had been trapped in this enclosed space for quite a while. With the lack of energy supply over the years, to maintain its own life, the queen insect had to consume the energy stored in its body, and its bloated form gradually decreased over time. As the energy in its body was consumed to a certain extent, to make up for the continuously diminishing body energy, the oversized nest also began to slowly reduce until finally, both the queen insect and the nest itself shrank to their current size of several tens of meters. Having speculated this far, the two were largely convinced of the outcome and, at the same time, their resolve to deal with the queen insect as soon as possible grew even stronger. A queen insect whose rank was very likely Second Rank, Third Rank, or even higher, even though it had lost most of its life energy due to various reasons and had now fallen to First Rank status, was still not something that could be measured by ordinary First Rank creatures. If they failed to kill it now, Song Chi and Shen Qing themselves might soon find themselves in grave danger. Since the remote bombardment was ineffective, the two decided to let the airship continue to approach and carry out a sustained bombardment at close range on the same spot, not believing that they would still be unable to break through the flesh wall of this nest. As Cangqiong and Qingfeng swiftly approached, the rows of flesh-tumor nests below burst simultaneously, and then a host of new insect creatures, vastly different from the tens of thousands previously encountered, suddenly appeared. "It''s the splatter bugs, watch out for dodging!!" Song Chi, who identified them immediately, warned loudly. Unlike the previous ironclad bugs with extremely hard shells, these splatter bugs didn''t have tough shells or incredible strength, but they could spit a highly corrosive acid. Even though textbooks often mentioned that Zero Rank splatter bugs have a limited range of acid ejection, this was only relative to the vast Starry Sea. In this enclosed space, less than a kilometer in height, the acid spewed by the splatter bugs could cover any position. The two swiftly advancing airships suddenly halted and began to constantly rotate, dodging the dense acid shooting from below. The corrosive nature of this acid was alarming, and with thousands of splatter bugs below, plus the fact that both Spectral Warships had already lost a significant amount of Shield Value, if they were to charge through bluntly, Cangqiong might have been okay, but Shen Qing''s Qingfeng would definitely not hold up, the Energy Shield was bound to be completely overloaded. But then another problem arose. The giant fleshy tumor nest in the distance had begun to tremble lightlythe Queen Insect inside was awakening. If they were delayed too long by these splatter bugs, they would miss the chance to eliminate the Queen Insect ahead of time. Once the Queen Insect was fully awake, leaving aside whether Cangqiong and Qingfeng could clean up all the Insect Race, including the Queen Insect, even if possible, it would definitely take a long time. With less than ten hours left before their return, even if all the insect creatures were eliminated afterward, there would be no time left to open the Crystal Box. Considering how Qingfeng took over ten hours to fully break the Crystal Box''s seal last time, even with Cangqiong and Qingfeng working together, it would require at least five hours, making it simply impossible to meet the time constraint. Just as Shen Qing was struggling with the decision, Song Chi spoke up first. "Big Qing, maybe we should retreat. Without area-of-effect main cannons, it''s hard to break through this net of splatter bugs'' attacks in a short time." It wasn''t that Song Chi had an ulterior motive, but under the current circumstances, either they could make an all-out attempt with a low success rate that was likely to involve great risk afterward, or they would simply give up this exploration. In any case, a decision had to be made quickly; hesitating would only increase the danger for both Spectral Warships. Seemingly stimulated by the word "retreat" uttered by Song Chi, the indecision in Shen Qing''s eyes finally turned into resolve; he wanted to try. If the first layer of the relic contained a Blue Quality Starry Sea Oddity, then the object sealed in the Crystal Box on the second layer must be of even higher Quality. As someone who had only awakened a Colorless Seed of Torch and was firmly stuck at First Rank, Shen Qing was naturally not satisfied. In just one short year, he had upgraded Qingfeng to a First Rank Spectral Airship and as long as he cultivated methodically, breaking through to level 10 of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique was virtually a given. But that was all he could do. The Colorless Quality Seed of Torch ensured that Qingfeng could never cross the threshold of the Spectral Warship and reach the domain of the Guardian Class Spectral Spaceship. Consequently, the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform bound to the warship''s own Rank would also be destined to only reach level 19. A mere level 19 cultivation platform would make it very hard for him to break through level 20 of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique and achieve a second Life Sublimation in the 160-plus years to come. Therefore, at the end of the day, it was necessary to upgrade the Quality of the Seed of Torch. But how difficult was it to upgrade the Quality of a Seed of Torch? Without a massive opportunity, an ordinary First Rank Torch Warship would not be able to gather enough resources to purchase an upgrade for a Fire Seed in a lifetime. What is a great opportunity? Shen Qing may not know others, but he definitely considered what was sealed in the Crystal Box on the second layer to be one. If the first layer could reveal a Blue Quality Starry Sea Oddity, then it was very likely that the second layer''s Crystal Box contained a Purple Quality Strange Object. With this thought, Shen Qing turned his head to Song Chi on the communication screen and said: "Little Chi, I want to try!!!" Chapter 82: 76: External Deep Space Torpedo Launcher (Happy New Years Eve) Song Chi could understand Shen Qing''s thoughts and knew that his situation was different from his own; without a Second Rank father or a Third Rank grandfather, he had to acquire any resources he needed on his own. Knowing that there were at least two Blue Oddities inside the Crystal Box below, it was inevitable that Shen Qing would crave them in the face of such temptation. However, understanding is one thing; Song Chi was not going to blindly agree. He had to be certain that Shen Qing had a complete and reasonable plan to ensure a good chance of taking down the Queen Insect''s nest, rather than just recklessly gambling on a whim. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be helping Shen Qing but allowing him to walk to his death, and there was a high probability it would drag Song Chi down as well. Naturally, Song Chi wouldn''t allow that to happen. "Big Qing, are you sure? If this is a decision you''ve carefully considered, I''ll support you, but I need to know your follow-up plan, or rather the exact method you''ll use to deal with that Queen Insect''s nest, if..." Before he could finish, Shen Qing suddenly raised the height of the Qingfeng, allowing Song Chi to look from the angle of the Cang Qiong and see directly underneath the hull of the Qingfeng. A flicker of surprise crossed Song Chi''s eyes. He hadn''t noticed before, but there was a neat groove beneath the hull of the Qingfeng, and within that groove, a peculiar device hung prominently. Just as he tried to get a better look at what the device really was, Shen Qing''s explanation came through the communication screen. "An external mounting device, a white Quality ''Deep Space Torpedo Launcher,'' one of the white components I got on the first floor of the ruins. Due to this component, I specifically brought two military ''Tomahawk'' deep space torpedoes, which I originally planned to save for the Crystal Box, but now I have to use them in advance." Hearing this, Song Chi''s previously hesitant heart immediately firmed up. Military Tomahawk deep space torpedoes could only be bought on the black market, and they didn''t come cheap; one would cost hundreds of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. The key issue was that these torpedoes were generally slow to launch, making it difficult to hit fast-moving targets. But opposite to their launching speed was their Might; if they hit a target up close, they could explode with the power of a Second Rank Energy Level, posing a major threat to Second Rank Starry Sea lifeforms. The Queen Insect had not fully awakened yet; deep in its nest, it was immobile and nearly perfectly suited for the Deep Space Torpedo''s conditions of use. And since there was a Deep Space Torpedo with Second Rank Might, Song Chi naturally wouldn''t obstruct any further. Seeing Song Chi agree, Shen Qing excitedly said again: "Little Chi, I need you to get me over there!!" The remaining Shield Value of the Qingfeng''s Energy Shield was not enough to withstand the Corrosive Acid spray net of the thousands of splattering insects below; it was necessary to have the support of the "blue" Energy Shield of the Cang Qiong. Song Chi nodded: "You maneuver the Qingfeng to stick above me, so that 90% of the acid attacks should be avoided." After finalizing the action plan, Shen Qing quickly manipulated the Qingfeng to hover right above the Cang Qiong. The two airships were nearly identical in size, and, aligning together like this, the Cang Qiong seemed to become a thicker version of an airship. Meanwhile, with the Cang Qiong blocking from below, the Qingfeng was subjected to far fewer acid attacks, and the decline in the Energy Shield''s Shield Value finally slowed. Humming! Below, the engines of the Cang Qiong roared, withstanding countless acid attacks as it charged straight toward the Queen Insect''s nest. When it was less than a kilometer away from the nest, the Qingfeng separated from the Cang Qiong and immediately, the two airships went off in completely opposite directions. The Qingfeng continued to approach the Queen Insect''s nest. Due to the launch speed of the Deep Space Torpedo, to ensure no accidents, it had to get as close as possible. On the other hand, the Cang Qiong returned the way it came, needing to continue distracting the thousands of splattering insects to prevent them from affecting the Qingfeng''s launching action. Soon, the Cang Qiong once again plunged into the web of Corrosive Acid attacks. While constantly using the Particle Beam Cannon and Spectral Cannon to clear the splattering insects below, Song Chi was also keeping an eye on Shen Qing''s situation. With the Cang Qiong drawing attention, although there were still many insects around the Qingfeng, there were only a few dozen splattering insectstoo few to threaten the Qingfeng effectively in the short term. Seeing this, Song Chi completely relaxed and began to focus on dealing with the splattering insects below. As for the thousands of Ironclad Insects remaining in this second layer space, Song Chi largely ignored them; Ironclad Insects didn''t have long-range attack capabilities and could only make weird, squeaking noises from below. [Shield Value: 17409/29184] Glancing at the Dark Matter Energy Shield''s Shield Value, which had endured the nibbling of Ironclad Insects and continuous attacks from the thousands of splattering insects, there was still nearly sixty percent of the Shield Value remaining. Seeing this, Song Chi couldn''t help but thank the Mechanical Race once again; ever since the Orange Quality Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator was installed, it had played a crucial role at critical moments several times. And not just now, but also during the recent effort to Advance in the Ruins Market. While reflecting, another two minutes passed, and Song Chi continued to maneuver the Cang Qiong, dodging around while turning his attention back to the Qingfeng. But before his concentration could be diverted, a sudden, intense booming sound erupted, filling the entire second layer space. Immediately after, a huge shockwave surged from the direction where the Qingfeng was located, pushing the originally stable Cang Qiong a short distance away. Chapter 83: 76: External Deep Space Torpedo Launcher (Happy New Years Eve)_2 Knowing that the explosion was caused by a deep-space torpedo, Song Chi did not panic. He steadied the Cang Qiong again and turned to look at the communication screen. The closed space was only several kilometers in both length and width, and the distance between the Cang Qiong and the Qingfeng was less than a kilometer. They had not left the magnetic field stand of a Spectral Airship, so the communication between them had not been cut off. "How is it?" On the communication screen, Shen Qing''s expression looked somewhat ugly. Seeing this, Song Chi already had his answer. "Did it miss?" Shen Qing shook his head, indicating it was not a miss, which made Song Chi even more puzzled. "It hit, but didn''t destroy?" "How is that possible? A Second Rank deep-space torpedo hit head-on. Even a lifeform at the peak of Second Rank would have to shed a layer of skin. Could the Queen Insect have been Third Rank before hibernation? Does the nest it built have Third Rank strength?" With his puzzled words, Shen Qing in the projection nodded. "That''s right, the Queen Insect must have been Third Rank at her peak." While they were speaking, their expressions suddenly changed. A deep, hoarse cry came from the Queen Insect''s nest, and the next moment, the several tens of meters high nest began to shake violently. Having been hit directly by a deep-space torpedo, the Queen Insect was clearly fully awakened and was doing everything in its power to break through the outer wall of its nest. This development startled both of them. They knew that at its peak, the creature had been a Third Rank lifeform. And with its elite insect guards under its command, once it fully awakened, not to mention clearing out all of the Insect Race, it would be difficult for the two of them to even escape. Moreover, there was bad news. With the Queen Insect''s cry from the nest, nearly ten thousand Zero Rank iron-clad insects and splash insects seemed to have been called, their eyes turning completely blood-red, no longer paying attention to the Cang Qiong above, and frantically rushing towards the Queen Insect''s nest. Clearly, the Queen Insect was summoning its offspring. In the midst of the alarm, Shen Qing suddenly spoke out. "Little Chi, hold on with all your might for a little while longer, not too long, just thirty seconds." Although the military deep-space torpedo hadn''t completely blasted through the wall of the nest, it had created a large hole. Just one more strike, and even the Queen Insect, which had once been a Third Rank life entity, would be severely injured. No matter what level it had once been, now it only had the power of First Rank, and a Second Rank deep-space torpedo was enough to pose a lethal threat to it. Hearing this, Song Chi''s expression changed as he glanced at the Dark Matter Energy Shield''s Shield Value. [9405/29184] Seeing that there were nearly ten thousand points left, he did not hesitate further and gritted his teeth in agreement. In the sky, the Cang Qiong opened fire with both main and secondary guns at full force, striving to block the insect tide crazily surging towards the Queen Insect''s nest below. In the urgency of the moment, Song Chi even opened the hatch, allowing ten lv15 Fire Peony Soldier Figurines clad in exoskeleton armor to jump out of the airship and block the tens of thousands of Insect Race with their puppet bodies. But no matter how he blocked, he couldn''t completely stop this group of insects that had fallen into an extreme frenzy. The ten fully-armed First Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were completely overwhelmed by the swarm within less than five seconds. Without absolutely crushing power, there was no making a splash against an absolutely crushing number. Seeing that the insect tide was getting closer to the Queen Insect''s nest below, Song Chi bit his teeth fiercely, and the next second, the engines of the Cang Qiong dimmed as the entire airship descended toward the ground. Boom! The nearly twenty-meter-long warship landed on the stone ground, causing a dull impact sound. At the same time, the warship effectively blocked the insect tide''s advance. Song Chi desperately intended to use the Cang Qiong warship''s own body to block the insect swarm, so as to delay them as long as possible. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! One after another, the iron-armored insects smashed against the energy shield, their ferocious mouthparts gnawing tirelessly, globs of corrosive acid splashing against the defensive light screen, hissing fiercely upon contact. In just a few seconds, Song Chi witnessed with his own eyes the shield value of the dark matter energy shield generator plummet from ten thousand nearly vertically down to 6000, then to 5000, 4000, 3000... When the shield value of the dark matter energy shield fell below 2500 points, he once again fully activated the Assaulter Engine, and soon the Cang Qiong rose into the air again. This step, was already his bottom line, he could not truly let the dark matter energy shield generator overload; otherwise, if there were any accidents later on, there would be no room to maneuver at all. However, thankfully, after the blockade by the Cang Qiong''s hull, the insect tide was further delayed by nearly ten seconds. Combined with the time delayed before, although it wasn''t half a minute, it was rather close. Seconds later, before the insect horde had even reached the queen insect''s nest, the second military deep-space torpedo launched from the Qingfeng sailed through the previously blasted gap and shot directly into the interior of the gigantic tumor-like nest. Boom! Boom! Boom! A second later, violent explosions erupted from within the queen''s nest, and amidst the blasts, Song Chi thought he could faintly hear the slight but intense shrieks of agony. Even the iron-armored insects and scattering insects that surged towards the nest outside were affected by the blast; nearly ten thousand from the insect race were enveloped in the explosion of the deep-space torpedo and were instantly vaporized. Regarding this, the two aboard the Cang Qiong merely considered it an unexpected delight. After the might of the explosion dissipated, the two began controlling the airship to quickly eliminate those insects that had survived the explosion. As for the queen''s nest that was half-blown open, they did not explore it rashly but decided to first clear out all Zero Rank insects. Who knew if the deep-space torpedo had completely killed off the queen; after all, it was once a Third Rank life entity, and even if various reasons had caused its life energy to fall, its physical strength would not weaken along with that; a Second Rank might''s deep-space torpedo might not necessarily be able to completely kill it off. Another twenty minutes went by, and all the other insects in the second level space had been cleared, but Song Chi and his companion still did not bother with the queen''s nest. Instead, they controlled the airship above that crystal box of unknown material, before launching an all-out firepower strike. Due to the material or perhaps some special reinforcement by the "Buluo Civilization," the crystal box was extremely hard, so even with two spectral airships attacking at full force, it would still take at least five hours to break it. As time passed second by second, compared to the repelling stance on the spatial veil on the first level, the two of them were clearly more motivated at this moment. Just thinking of the Starry Sea oddities locked within the crystal box, they could not hide the excitement in their eyes. Of course, while continuing to fire, they also did not forget their vigilance towards the queen''s nest; it was time to harvest their results, and they certainly did not want any reverses at this juncture. One hour; Three hours; Six hours; Quickly, seven hours had passed, the anticipation of the two had already been replaced by tension. With less than two hours left for their return, if they could not shatter the crystal cube in the next hour or so, their efforts over the past twenty-odd hours would be completely in vain. Fortunately, things did not truly progress to that stage. Another twenty minutes later, with a crack, the previously intact crystal cube suddenly shattered into pieces which then turned into powder and dissipated in the enclosed space. Ignoring the transformation of the fragments, their gaze shifted from the shattered crystal cube to the several dazzling lights hovering below. White, blue, and amongst the mix, the most conspicuous was that striking purple hue. Clearly, the strange objects left in this second level space were not only of white and blue quality but also included a purple level relic. However, there was also a piece of bad news: among the five glowing objects, there was only one purple relic; of the remaining four, there were two white and two blue relics. ps: Firecrackers bid farewell to the old year; the spring breeze warms and delivers happiness. My dear readers, Happy New Year''s Eve!! Chapter 84: 77: Achievements and Harvest (Subscription Requested) Without much thought, Song Chi and Shen Qing controlled the airship as it descended, and then they walked out one after another, beginning to examine the specific attributes of these five strange objects. The radiant glow emitted by the five strange objects was extraordinarily splendid, dazzling the two with its kaleidoscope of colors. After that, they extended their hands and pressed each of the five strange objects against their brows, sensing their features after being converted into Torch components with the Seed of Torch within their Ancestral Aperture. Fortune was not entirely on their side; among the five items which the Seed of Torch could generally convert, there was one it could not. [Name: Core of Contamination] [Quality: White] [Effect: Contains intense contaminating energy, capable of defiling various items in the Starry Sea.] [Convertible: No] [Remark: An object with quite a singular use.] Luckily, it was only one of two white quality relics, and the least valuable among the five, otherwise, Song Chi and Shen Qing might have had quite the complaints. ... The second of the five relics was a special armor plate with a grid-like pattern etched on its surface, which could be converted into a basic component: Warship Armor. Fire Pattern Turtle Shell Ship Armor lv0 Quality: White Consumption: 3/s Defence: 13 UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 500 Energy Points. This relic was of moderate value and had attributes that were basically similar to the Goldrock Ship Armor on the Cang Qiong, so Song Chi showed little interest, though selling it could still yield several thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. The third piece was one of the main attractions. Purple River Translocation Device lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 500/instance (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After charging, the equipped warship can perform a spatial jump in a designated direction, current maximum translocation distance: 1 Light-Year Charging Time: 1 hour; Buffer Time: 24 hours UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Zero Rank Void Crystal The attributes of this device did not disappoint, and upon seeing the "Purple River Translocation Device," both Song Chi and Shen Qing''s heart rates accelerated simultaneously. Translocation devices are extraordinarily rare among special components. As a scarce type of spatial warship component, a Blue Quality translocation device enables a Torch Warship to jump tens or even hundreds of light-years away in a very short time, greatly reducing the travel time of a Torch Warship. While the current maximum jump distance showing on the attribute panel is only 1 light-year, this number will quickly increase to double digits with subsequent enhancements and upgrades. Suppressing their excitement, their gazes shifted to another Blue Quality strange object. This was a Blue Quality secondary cannon, slightly less rare than the Purple River Translocation Device, but still quite notable. Twilight Ship Cannon lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 2/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 2.3 No buffer or charge required UpRank Requirement: 2 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 200 Spectral Energy Points Lastly, Song Chi and Shen Qing turned their attention to the final piece, the highest quality among the five strange objectsa Purple Quality relic. Molecular Repulsion Energy Shield lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Shield Value additionally increased by 25% Consumption: 7/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 17 Shield Value: 213/213 Charge: 30s; Post-overload Buffer: 1 hour UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Energy Points, 1 ton of gas ore After seeing the attributes of this Purple Component, Song Chi and Shen Qing had different expressions in their eyes. Song Chi''s expression was slightly dim, as he already owned an Orange Glory Quality Energy Shield, so this Purple Quality Molecular Repulsion Energy Shield was obviously not very attractive to him. Contrarily, Shen Qing was the opposite, his eyes shining incredibly brightly, his hands even trembling slightly. His Qingfeng only had a White Quality Energy Shield equipped; if he could replace it with this Purple Molecular Repulsion Energy Shield, the combat power of Qingfeng could immediately increase by several times, and this was no exaggeration. From the performance of the Cang Qiong and Qingfeng Spectral Airships, it was clearthough Qingfeng was promoted to First Rank a year earlier than Cang Qiong, in a real battle, Cang Qiong was definitely superior to Qingfeng. With a high-quality energy shield, Cang Qiong could move freely under a barrage of fire, even using its body to block the astonishingly numerous insect swarm. But what about Qingfeng? Without the protection of Cang Qiong, it could not survive the insect swarm''s onslaught; its energy shield would likely be overloaded early on, and the ship itself would be severely damaged. After assessing the properties of the relics, the two exchanged glances. Shen Qing spoke up first: "Little Chi, I''ll take this Purple Quality Molecular Repulsion Shield, and you take the other four. If that''s not enough, I can gather some more Floating Land Origin upon our return..." Before Shen Qing could finish, Song Chi interrupted with a wave of his hand. "It''s already more than enough. This ruin was discovered by you, Big Qing, and the killing of that Queen Insect was all thanks to those two deep-space torpedoes. It''s only right that you take the lion''s share!" Gratitude shone in Shen Qing''s eyes. Considering the stakes involved with a Purple Quality warship component, he had thought it would take some convincing. Even though they were close, as the saying goes "even brothers settle accounts clearly," and who wouldn''t want a Purple Component? "Little Chi, thanks!" Having said that, they collected the five strange objects into their respective flagships, with Shen Qing taking the Purple Energy Shield, while Song Chi took the remaining four objects. After distributing their finds, they commenced another round of searching through the second layer of space. Minutes later, Shen Qing''s excited voice came through the communication screen. Chapter 85: 77: Achievements and Rewards (Please Subscribe)_2 ``` "Little Chi, come quickly, I''ve made a discovery," Hearing this urgent summons, Song Chi promptly steered the Cang Qiong over. In a corner of the second-layer space, two airships hovered in the high sky, their gun ports flashing brightly as they fired a barrage of cannon fire at the brand-new spatial veil hanging above them from the Cang Qiong and the Qingfeng. Indeed, this secluded corner of the sky also had a spatial veil covering the top of the second layer. However, compared to the veil that separated the first and second layers, the one before them was significantly smaller, only about a hundred meters in width and lengthten times smaller than the one on the first layerbut the repulsive force field surrounding the veil was not any less intense, and it was even slightly stronger. Obviously, above this second layer, there was at least a third layer of space; whether there was a fourth layer was still unknown. Even if there was a third layer, the two of them only knew of its existence, and it was certain they could no longer explore it. With just over an hour left before the end of this deployment, they had to leave this enclosed space if they didn''t want to encounter any accidents upon return. Although the spatial veil was only the most basic spatial technology, as it involved the concept of "space," the traction force that affected the Torch Warship upon return was also a spatial power. The interaction between these two spatial forces would greatly increase the chance of an accident. Therefore, to ensure a successful return, Torch Ship Captains usually made sure to keep their warship in a state free from any other energy interference before heading back. Not just spatial power, but other interferences could also cause accidents during the return journey, yet spatial power was the most critical point to avoid. After barrage of attacks, seeing that the repulsion field on the spatial veil had not weakened in the slightest, Song Chi and his companion understood that the remaining time was definitely insufficient to break through this second spatial veil, let alone deal with the likely presence of other members of the Insect Race in the space above this veil. Given the existence of the Insect Race on the second layer, the two instinctively believed that the third layer would also be inhabited by the Insect Race, since the repulsive forces of the veils were so similar, suggesting they were emitted by the same type of creature. "Oh well, it seems we''re fated to miss out on the third layer. I wonder which civilization nearby this Star Domain will benefit in the end, or which lucky Torch Ship Captain will discover it," The two stopped their attack, and aboard the Qingfeng, Shen Qing sighed with a sense of helplessness, a trace of reluctance in his eyes before he resigned himself to the situation. Having acquired a Strange Object of Purple Quality, he was actually content. Despite the inevitable disappointment regarding the unknown third layer, he was more curious than frustrated, and now that he was certain he couldn''t satisfy his curiosity, he didn''t dwell on it. Of course, what he didn''t know was that while he was immersed in his thoughts, Song Chi on the nearby Cangqiong wasn''t saying much, but he was quite pleased inwardly. With the Spatial Anchor Point feature of the Ruins Market, he could continue to explore these ruins of a past civilization. Naturally, he was excited. "Big Qing, sorry about that..." After silently apologizing in his heart, Song Chi adjusted his mindset and began to control the airship with Shen Qing, heading towards the Queen Insect''s nest. Earlier, they were worried it wasn''t completely dead, and then they were distracted by the Crystal Box, so they had not inspected it further. Now that the spoils of battle had been divided, and Shen Qing had recently received a signal about the acquisition of Floating Land Origin, they could confidently go and check. Speaking of the Floating Land Origin provided by the Queen Insect, this was actually a surprise for both of them; they had assumed that killing the Queen Insect would yield a whiff of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, but the result turned out to be a whiff of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. The total amount of Floating Land Origin contained within its body was astonishingly the same as when it was at its peak as a Third Rank Creature, which was a great surprise to both of them. In front of the Queen Insect''s nest, which had already collapsed on one side, Song Chi and Shen Qing walked behind two battle robots. Song Chi''s Fire Peony Soldier Figurine had been annihilated in the previous effort to block the insect tide, and Shen Qing''s Qingfeng did not have Soldier Figurine components onboard, so they had to rely on the battle robots to take the lead. Their progress was slow; the ground was covered with a sticky liquid that was very slippery, so they had to move cautiously, step by step. ``` Just after passing through the breach blasted open by a deep-space torpedo, Song Chi was confronted with an obese and enormous corpse that made his pupils contract slightly in surprise and confusion before he composed himself again. It was a creature resembling an ant from his previous life but hugely magnified. Its upper body was covered with blood-red carapace, while its lower half was an exceptionally large abdomen alien and peculiar, yet with an inexplicable beauty. Even though it had been dead for a while, a strong sense of oppression still lingered inside the nest. It was fortunate that both Song Chi and Shen Qing possessed Guidance Techniques of not low levels, otherwise they might not have been able to withstand it. This was after the creature''s Life Energy had degraded to the peak of First Rank; he dared not even imagine how terrifying this Queen Insect must have been at her peak. After a moment of contemplation, Song Chi and Shen Qing exchanged a glance, then quickly moved on to their next action. They each brought over a cutter from the airship and began manually segmenting the Queen Insect''s body. The bodies of the Insect Race were mostly inedible because of their acidic flesh, but a small piece of choice meat located right in the heart core was edible. Not only was it exquisitely flavored, the energy it contained was astonishing. Moreover, this Queen Insect at her peak was a Third Rank Creature, making that piece of meat extremely valuable, truly a rare find. As for the other members of the Insect Race with too small a size, the amount of choice meat in each was pathetically little. Besides, due to the pressing time, the two did not waste their time collecting it. After all, there were more than thirty thousand of them, and it would have taken who knows how long to collect them one by one. With the two of them working together to cut, they quickly found the location of the choice meat inside the Queen Insect''s body, and began to carefully separate it. The choice meat of a Third Rank Queen Insect, even just a former Third Rank, could not be compared with that of a regular First Rank Insect Race member''s. With a bit of special processing, it could immediately become a dish with effects comparable to an Advanced Body Tempering Potion, or even exceed it. Ten minutes later, the two had perfectly extracted the whole piece of choice meat. Due to the Queen Insect''s size, although the choice meat made up only a small part of an Insect Race member''s body, this piece still weighed forty pounds. Song Chi and Shen Qing each took twenty pounds, planning to properly process it once back and cook it tonight, while the energy contained within was still unspent. Unlike Advanced Body Tempering Potions, whose potency was indeed strong but also demanded a high physical quality from the user only those with at least First Rank Guidance Techniques could use them safely. Song Chi still had a bottle, mixed with Deep Water Clam Pearls powder of nine hundred years worth, but he dared not use it yet; he had to wait until his Guidance Technique reached level 9. However, the Queen Insect''s choice meat was different, its energy was gentle, and could be safely eaten by people of any Guidance Technique level. Suddenly, Song Chi''s eyes came to a halt, his figure tensing up entirely. Shen Qing immediately noticed his anomaly. "Little Chi, what''s wrong!" Song Chi said nothing, but his intense gaze indirectly gave an answer. Following the direction of Song Chi''s gaze, Shen Qing''s eyes also suddenly widened. In the depths of the cavity they had cut out, there was a dim light flickering continuously. "This... what is this?" ps: Please subscribe, monthly ticket, recommendation ticket, rewards!!! Chapter 86: 78: Energy Crystal (New Years Eve Special) Both were somewhat stunned; the crystal emitting a faint glow made a four-character phrase flash through their minds. "Energy Crystal!" What is an Energy Crystal? As the name suggests, it is a crystal formed when energy is highly purified and condensed. The formation of this special resource requires extremely harsh conditions. Generally, only in places where attribute-less energy is concentrated to the extreme, and after thousands or even tens of thousands of years of incubation, might such crystals appear. Even the Insect Race, known for devouring all things and storing all kinds of energy within its body, cannot have a high probability of condensing Energy Crystals; it is merely a slightly higher probability compared to other Starry Sea Races. Moreover, the rank of lifeforms has no relation to the Energy Crystals; it is purely a matter of probability. Sometimes, even high-level Queen Insects that have lived for hundreds or thousands of years might not form Energy Crystals within them, while some low-level insect species, merely incubated for a few months, might luckily create Energy Crystals. Of course, there are ranks of Energy Crystals, and this is directly related to the life rank of the incubating lifeform. If a high-level lifeform forms an Energy Crystal, it naturally would be a high-level Energy Crystal, but if a low-rank lifeform forms one, it would be a low-level Energy Crystal. After their excitement subsided, the two quickly excavated the fist-sized crystal shimmering with light. After examining it for a moment, they concluded that the Energy Crystal formed within the Queen Insect was a valuable intermediate Energy Crystal. Why is it considered valuable? The reason is simple: besides the extremely low probability of formation and rarity of Energy Crystals, it has another surprising function C enhancing the success rate of Torch Warship advancement. The courses taught at schools used to mention that warships above First Rank only have an initial 1% success rate after starting an advancement mission. To increase this success rate, aside from deploying to Alien Star Domain to hunt Alien Species, another way is to input specific rare enhancement resources. Although there is a limit to this, with a maximum of only a 10% success rate increase, it is much sought after by the majority of Torch Ship Captains. That''s because "hunting Alien Races" may sound simple but is, in fact, fraught with danger. Only hunting high-level Alien Races can substantially increase the success rate, while hunting the same rank or lower-rank Alien Species requires as many as a million points for a mere 1% increase in success rate. Therefore, no matter which one you choose, it is not something ordinary people can achieve, and it''s even full of danger. As for "inputting specific rare enhancement resources," the specific resources needed, although hard to find, and each warship requires different types of resources when starting the advancement mission, it is still possible to pinpoint them within a small scope. As long as preparations are made in advance, most can be collected within a year. The key point is that this method is safe enough. The upper limit may not be very high, and even after collecting all resources, one can only reach 11% (1% [initial] + 10%). But even if the advancement ultimately fails, the cost is merely the sinking of the warship; the captain himself won''t be too badly affected, at most losing the hope to continue advancing through the Guidance Technique. Compared to choosing to hunt Alien Races and then likely dying in the Alien Territories of the Starry Sea, the outcome is much better. The reason for mentioning all this is that Energy Crystals are one of the various special resources required for warship advancement. For Torch Ship Captains who have started or are about to start advancement missions, Energy Crystals are a must-have. Therefore, in the entire domain of Torch Human Civilization, the value of Energy Crystals is on par with strategic resources like Titanium Crystals, not to mention the rarer intermediate Energy Crystals. Compared to ordinary low-level Energy Crystals, intermediate Energy Crystals can be effective for warships advancing to higher ranks. For example, to advance a First Rank Torch Warship to Second Rank, low-level Energy Crystals are sufficient, but for a Second Rank Torch Warship advancing to Third Rank, intermediate Energy Crystals may be needed, and for ranks beyond Third, only intermediate Energy Crystals suffice. "An intermediate Energy Crystal is worth at least as much as an item of Blue Quality, or even Purple," Song Chi said quietly, holding the intermediate Energy Crystal. At his side, Shen Qing also looked fervent, but he quickly thought of something and gently shook his head. Having already obtained the Molecular Repulsion Energy Shield, this intermediate Energy Crystal should, by rights, be Song Chi''s first choice to take, and with that, the crystal was essentially out of his reach. He knew that Song Chi''s mother was recently striving to reach Second Rank, and Song Chi wouldn''t give up the intermediate Energy Crystal. Just as he thought, after only a moment of contemplation, Song Chi took out two items from the Cangqiong and handed them to Shen Qing. The Core of Pollution and the low-light-class Ship Cannon. If he was going to take the intermediate Energy Crystal, then based on the principle that Shen Qing should get the lion''s share, he had to give up two of the four strange objects previously split among them; otherwise, it would be the complete opposite. After all, the value of an intermediate Energy Crystal was only slightly less than that of the Molecular Repulsion Energy Shield. Shen Qing did not refuse; this calculation wasn''t something only Song Chi could do. After checking everything in this second layer of space to ensure there was nothing else left aside from the carcasses of the armored and spattering insects, the two maneuvered the airship towards the isolation Spatial Veil between the first and second layers. Chapter 87: 78: Energy Crystal (New Years Eve Additional)_2 The first layer of the relic space was still engulfed in dense toxic fog, and at the same time, there were as many as tens of thousands of ironclad beetles scattered throughout the space. Song Chi and his companion had no interest in continuing the cleanup and directly left this relic space. These ironclad beetles, unlike the Queen Insect that was originally a high-rank insect race, were genuine Zero Rank insect race. Even if they killed all of these tens of thousands of ironclad beetles, they would only obtain a strand of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. The effort was not at all proportional to the reward. If their flagship had a large-scale, lethal main cannon that could clear out these tens of thousands of ironclad beetles within a few shots, they might not mind delaying a little while, but the problem was they didn''t have one. ... The familiar scene of rolling yellow sands unfolded, with terrifying tornado storms raging unabated in the distance. Two Spectral Airships shuttled above this completely desertified Floating Land. Once they reached an appropriate location, the two Spectral Airships had no more concerns, their engines fully fired up, roaring as they soared into the sky, and quickly they left the interior of the Floating Land, reaching the outer star space. Compared to the dangers that might be encountered within the Floating Land, the outer star space was still as dark and silent as the majority of the Shattered Starry Sea Star Domains. The two airships, one leading and the other following, quickly broke free from the gravitational field of the Yellow Sand Floating Continent. What the leading Qingfeng didn''t detect was that Song Chi found the right moment, during the Cangqiong''s mid-flight, to place an indistinct and traceless special spatial beacon. It was the same Spatial Anchor Point that had been removed from his bedroom. With this Spatial Anchor Point, for every future exploration in the Alien Star Domain, he could choose to come back to this Star Domain and continue exploring the undiscovered Buluo Civilization Ruins. Of course, he wouldn''t act rashly until everything was completely ready. The second layer of the ruins housed a once Third Rank Queen Insect in slumber, so who knew what even more terrifying thing lay on the third layer. "Little Chi, about this relic exploration, unless necessary, let''s not reveal it to others, after all, it involves Purple Relics and Intermediate Energy Crystals, which can easily provoke greed from others." Song Chi glanced at Shen Qing''s projection on the communication screen and nodded calmly, agreeing to the request. He understood Shen Qing''s thoughts. Besides the point mentioned above, the desire for secrecy was probably also to prevent Shen Wenjie from hearing about it. The nephew had explored the ruins in secret from his uncle, and if Shen Wenjie learned of it, even if he were magnanimous, he might unavoidably have some thoughts. During their casual conversation, the time to return arrived quickly. After the familiar weightlessness and dizziness, Cangqiong and Qingfeng vanished from the star space above the Yellow Sand Floating Continent, and when they reappeared, they were in the realm of Torch Human Civilization, unknown light-years away. Above the White Tower Floating Land, a fleet from the Huanbai Tower planetary belt was rushing back at full speed. Since the battle incident involving the Torch Warship fleet in the mining area more than a month ago, the Tianyu Mining Company had greatly tightened its management of the mining area, conducting all kinds of detection in each region of the mining area, nearly turning everything upside down, for fear of missing something. This fleet was the first to be allowed to return in half a month, and the miners who couldn''t wait to go home to see their wives and children were naturally unwilling to delay any further. Suddenly, a strong space fluctuation swept across the space tens of thousands of meters ahead. Seeing this, the Interstellar Mining Ships all stopped moving forward, and an old miner cried out in the local communication channel. "Spatial fluctuation, that''s a Torch Warship or something above a Spectral Airship returning, everyone be assured, it''s not an alien species..." Hearing the explanation, the commotion among the fleet quickly quieted down. Although these miners were ordinary citizens, they were very familiar with the term "Torch Warship." They had often heard of battles like "The War of Chenxing''s Founding," "The Defense of the Golden Lion," "The Second Great Chenxing Expansion," all closely related to the Torch Warships. The big figures who controlled the Torch Warships were the protectors of the entire Torch Human Civilization, standing as flesh and blood shields on the frontline of the civilization''s battlefield, safeguarding the stability and peace of the entire Torch Human Civilization. All this was passed down from the older generations, and the trust in the Torch Warships and the Torch Ship Captains was etched into the bones of all ordinary citizens of Torch Human Civilization. Under the excited and awe-stricken gazes of a group of miners, two Spectral Airships, wrapped in ferocious warship armor and over twenty meters in length, slowly came into view. Feeling the faint hint of bloodshed emanating from the bodies of Cang Qiong and Qingfeng, as well as the solemn killing aura in the air, were traces left by the slaughter of tens of thousands of insect race members. The miners held their breath and focused intently. Even though they were tens of thousands of meters apart, the nearly imperceptible pressure made it difficult for them to breathe. Fortunately, Cang Qiong and Qingfeng did not linger for long. They turned and swept downwards, quickly disappearing from the civilian radars of the numerous interstellar mining ships. In one of the interstellar mining ships at the back of the fleet, a young boy of only fifteen or sixteen, with traces of youthful naivety still on his face, asked the man sitting in the driver''s seat beside him. "Brother, is that the ultimate force of our Torch Human Civilization, the Torch Warship? Such a strong magnetic field and intense aura of killing." "How majestic!!" Seeing the bright sparkle in the young boy''s eyes, the man let go of the deep envy in his own gaze and turned to the boy: "Yes, that''s the ultimate force of our Torch Human Civilization, the legendary Torch Warship that can suppress a Floating Land with a single ship, ruling the Starry Sea alone. I couldn''t awaken the Seed of Torch back in my day because my Guidance Technique level was too low. That has been the regret of my life." "So, brother, you must work hard, strive to cultivate your Guidance Technique, and become the first Torch Ship Captain in our family. Enhance our family''s legacy and in the future, spread the flame of our Torch Human Civilization to the vastness of space, raising the might of our Torch Human Civilization." Gazing in the direction where Cang Qiong and Qingfeng had departed, the youthful boy''s eyes reflected firm determination, and his answer was equally resolute. "Yes!!" ... Over Jiangyuan City, after parting with Shen Qing, Song Chi headed straight to the Dongjiang Community where his family lived, wanting to get the Intermediate Energy Crystal in his hand to his mother as soon as possible. Although using an Intermediate Energy Crystal for the promotion of a First Rank Torch Warship to Second Rank might seem like overkill, Song Chi couldn''t care less. Ensuring his mother''s successful promotion was what mattered most. As for the waste, with the treasure trove of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in hand, would he spare such trifling matters? Counting the time, it had been over ten months since his mother began the promotion mission. With less than two months left until the official promotion of the warship, the success rate of the Dragonfly''s promotion had to be ensured to be above 50%. No, 50% was not safe enough; it would be best to aim for above 70%. As he pondered, the Cang Qiong arrived at Dongjiang Community. Song Chi leaped down from the airship and recalled the Cang Qiong into the Ancestral Torch. However, when he got home, he found no one there. Both his father and mother were absent, which puzzled him. He distinctly remembered that the buffer period for his parents'' shifts was not yet over. "Could they have just gone out?" Before he had much time to wonder, he soon found a note on the dining table not far away. "Son, your grandmother''s big birthday is coming up, and your father and I have gone to Baita City. Come over as soon as you can!!" Song Chi suddenly understood, but then his eyebrows raised in curiosity. "Isn''t it still a few days away? Such a grand preparation implies that this time the celebration is going to be extravagant." Having understood the situation, Song Chi had no intention of staying alone at home for long. He quickly set off for Baita City. As the capital city of White Tower Floating Land, Baita City is situated right in the middle of four other citiesJiangyuan, Jiangyuan, and two others, encircling Baita City like stars around the moon. In addition to this, Baita City also boasts the largest population amongst the five cities and is the only city on the entire White Tower Floating Land to have a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain. Chapter 88: 79: Mountains and Seas Facing the Sunrise (Happy New Year) As an extremely rare life-supporting Floating Land located on the edge of the Principality''s Star Domain, White Tower Floating Land is given considerable attention within the entire Golden Shark Starfield. Not only is there a Third Rank Torch Captain stationed in every major city, but the capital has a Fourth Rank Torch Captain in command. It has been the deterrence of a Fourth Rank Level Torch Warship that has kept the White Tower Floating Land untouched by the influence of the chaotic Chaotic Star Field for the past few decades. The star thieves that once rampaged and dominated a hundred years ago have now quieted and vanished without a trace, unseen for many years. A Fourth Rank Level Torch Warship can actively communicate with the Floating Land Origin consciousness of a floating land, thereby mobilizing the entire Origin Core''s Source Energy to form a Floating Land Shield. Within the Floating Land Shield, a Fourth Rank Torch Warship can easily accomplish Battle Across Levels. Of course, in addition to this, it''s also inextricably linked to the War Star Fortress of Golden Shark No. 2, which was stationed near the Chaotic Star Field a century ago. After all, the War Star Fortress is the Chenxing Principality''s Golden Shark Military Region''s main interstellar combat platform. It is said that on a normal day, there are more than a hundred thousand ships stationed in the Golden Shark No. 2 War Star Fortress. While deterring various forces in the Chaotic Star Field, it also serves as a formidable source of intimidation internally. ... After arriving at the outskirts of Baita City, Song Chi got off the airship, or more accurately, was stopped. It wasn''t troublemakers, of course. In broad daylight, not to mention the most defensively fortified Baita City, even Jiangyuan City wouldn''t experience such an incident. The ones who stopped Song Chi were the city guards from White Tower Torch Headquarters. According to them, airships are not allowed to enter the city limits of White Tower; they must be stored in the Ancestral Torch, or docked at the Flying Warship Plaza in the suburbs. Therefore, Song Chi could only stow the Cang Qiong into the Ancestral Torch and hailed a kinetic taxi from the roadside. The taxi driver was a middle-aged uncle who looked to be no younger than sixty years old, and sported a rather enthusiastic personality. "Young man, where to?" "By the looks of you, you must have graduated this year and have not awakened the Seed of Torch, coming to Baita City looking for a job? I''ll tell you, I''m very familiar with Baita City''s talent market..." Hearing the other party''s propensity for incessant chatter, Song Chi hastily coughed to interrupt him. "15 Guangyuan Road!" "The Angry Lion estate?" The driver clearly knew his way around Baita City quite well. Song Chi simply reported a location, and he immediately named the destination. Just as Song Chi thought his discreet hint would put an end to the driver''s endless talking, unexpectedly, the driver misunderstood. "Young man, you indeed have a look that can compete with those ''fresh meat'' celebrities circulating online these days. The Angry Lion estate has indeed been a high society hotspot recently, but let me give you some sincere advice, living off someone else is not something we condone. It''s better to go find a stable job early on!!" With widened eyes, Song Chi found himself momentarily at a loss for words, as thousands of metaphorical horses trampled through his mind. "All I did was take a car ride, how did I become a toyboy?" Seeing that the driver intended to continue, Song Chi couldn''t take it anymore. "Uncle, my surname is Song. The one who''s celebrating their birthday in a few days is my grandmother. Please just drive and don''t talk, really." Despite his casual remark following a frustrating encounter, the words struck the experienced taxi driver like a bolt from the blue. His body shook as his eyes were filled with panic and confusion. As a native of Baita City, he knew the Song Family all too well; it was a prestigious Torch Family ranking high in the entire White Tower Floating Land. For ordinary citizens, a Torch Ship Captain was already a figure far out of reach, rarely seen in daily life. And for those ordinary Torch Captains, the Song Family was like a towering mountain, unscalable and omnipresent. Knowing the terrifyng reputation of the Song Family, the taxi driver was all the more horrified. Comparing a direct descendant of the Song Family to a ''fresh meat'' living off of others was a blatant offense in this Torch-prevalent Starry Sea Era. If the direct descendant from the Song Family beside him wished, it would be within his rights to kill him on the spot. In a state of trepidation, the kinetic taxi finally arrived at the Angry Lion estate located on Guangyuan Road in the city center. Seeing that Song Chi paid the Credit Points quickly and got out of the taxi without seeking further explanation, the taxi driver wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and gave himself a hard pinch, silently vowing to keep his mouth shut in the future. ... At the entrance of the Angry Lion estate, Song Chi strode into the building. As the residence of a Third Rank Torch Captain, the Angry Lion estate was naturally extravagant, complete with swimming pool, private docking bay, training room, projection room, and the like; it really had it all. However, Song Chi had always found the name "Angry Lion" somewhat absurd. Yet he only dared to mutter his thoughts inside his head, knowing that if he dared to openly criticize it, even a single word could lead to a beating from the old man. With his hot temper, grandma was the only person who could rein him in. Everyone else would hardly even dare to speak loudly in his presence. As he walked into the estate, Song Chi''s gaze quickly caught sight of many people. Some were familiar faces, but most were strangers he had never met before. However, one thing they all had in common was their flashy attire; the men adorned with gold and the women with silver, making it obvious at first glance that they were people of significant status and distinction. Song Chi continued to walk, scanning the surroundings with the corners of his eyes. Soon, some sharp-eyed servants noticed him and hurried over, respectfully saying: Chapter 89: 79: Mountains and Seas Facing the Sunrise (Happy New Year)_2 ``` "Fourth Young Master!!" As soon as this address was made, gazes immediately converged from around, unmistakably identifying a person of stature who could make the Song Family servants call him ''young master''. Even some noble ladies, after glancing over Song Chi, had their eyes shining enigmatically, not knowing what they were thinking, while a portion of them began to whisper to one another. "Which young master from the Song family is this, looking quite handsome?" "Seems like he is the son of ''Third Master'' Song Chao, I remember he is called Song Chi, moved to Jiangyuan City a few years back." "Considering the surging blood and energy within his body, his Guidance Technique level seems not to be low. The descendant of this Wrathful Lion predecessor does seem noteworthy, each and every one of these young practitioners is impressive, just don''t know what the quality of his Seed of Torch is like." "Then you may be disappointed, for this time attending the Wrathful Lion family''s birthday feast, I specifically did my homework, as far as I know, this youngest of the Song Family''s younger generation, the Torch Seed he awakened is only colorless; should he not encounter a great fortune in the future, I''m afraid his achievements will be limited." "Colorless, then forget about it..." "Giggle, if you''re thinking of marrying into the Song Family, you might consider flirting with the youngest of the Song Shan household, the third son of the Song family head, Song You. He is even younger than Song Chi by half a year, and it is said that his awakened Blue Torch Seed crowned him as the best graduate of Jiangyuan City this year." ... Regarding these barely audible private conversations, Song Chi, whose Guidance Technique had reached lv7, could hear a bit, but he paid them no mind. Gossip, isn''t it something everyone has a bit of? Moreover, these people were all guests in the household, and strictly speaking, he was but a junior; as long as it wasn''t too excessive, he naturally did not bother to give it any thought. "Grandpa, where are Grandma and my parents? Where are they?" "The great ancestor and the lady are currently receiving a Third Rank from Jiangyuan City, the Third Master and the Madam have gone out to shop for all kinds of birthday banquet goods." Hearing this, Song Chi only could then say: "Then who is in charge of the household at the moment? Aren''t my sister, eldest brother, and second brother here either?" "The lady of the house is currently in the hall entertaining the guests who have arrived early; the eldest young master, the second young master, and the eighth Miss are all in the projection room!" Song Chi thought for a moment and felt that before going to find Song Ting and the others, he should first go and pay his respects to his eldest aunt; that would be the polite thing to do. ... The Wrathful Lion family''s main hall for receiving guests. Zhao Hongxue was smiling warmly, chatting leisurely with a group of guests who had arrived early. It wasn''t that those in the hall held higher status; rather, it was because each person had a different personality and purpose. Some were more eager to use this opportunity to expand their network, while others couldn''t stay still and preferred to wander and look around. At this moment, Song Chi walked leisurely into the hall for receiving guests. A faint smile on his face, he walked up to Zhao Hongxue and bowed respectfully: "Great Aunt!" Zhao Hongxue''s smile grew even brighter. "It''s Little Chi, I heard you just returned from a deployment in the Alien Star Domain yesterday, good to have you back." As she spoke, her gaze swept around the hall before she continued: "These are all your uncles and great-uncles, you haven''t yet greeted them." Upon hearing this, Song Chi quickly turned and bowed toward the various figures in the hall. "My junior, Song Chi, has seen all the elders, and I thank you all for coming from afar to attend my grandmother''s birthday banquet." His words were just right, drawing nods and smiles from the guests in the lounge, a look of satisfaction appearing in their eyes. After the brief formalities, Zhao Hongxue did not keep Song Chi for long, considering that the lounge was full of his uncles'' generation, and even if Song Chi was mature from a young age, she feared he might feel uncomfortable, so she soon let him leave. Leaving the hall, Song Chi was pensive. ``` The other guests in the living room just now might not have had a strict hierarchical division, but one person''s status was clearly higher than the others. That was a woman dressed in a palace-style long dress, with a plump figure. The other guests all sat in lower seats of the living room, with only her seated next to Zhao Hongxue, who was the host. Moreover, based on the casual chatting and laughing demeanor between the two that he had seen upon entering the hall, he could tell that her relationship with his grandaunt must be quite good. Of course, the most, most crucial thing was the aura emanating from her. Although the woman was deliberately concealing it, perhaps due to her lack of mastery over her own strength, he faintly sensed a pressure coming from her when he got close to his grandaunt. Or rather, a threat that he had never felt from his own father, nor from Second Rank Torch Ship Captains like Shen Wenjie. The only similar experience was a few months ago during the Torch Awakening, when he felt the pressure emanating from the school principal Zhu Yaokui. Obviously, if his perception wasn''t wrong, this woman in palace attire was indeed a Third Rank Torch Captain. It was after arriving at this conclusion that Song Chi became curious about her identity. As for her external factors, no kidding, she was indeed stunningly beautiful, plus that unspoken and indescribable grace and luxury in her posture, she basically met all men''s fantasies about the opposite sex. But as a man who had lived two lifetimes, would Song Chi be the kind of man who thought with his lower half? Mature woman, young wife, royal sister??? Heh, that would only slow down the speed of his sword draw. ... In the underground projection room, dozens of young men and women, not too old in age, sat quietly all over the room. Among these people were direct descendants of the Song Family, as well as young guests from other families. At the moment, everyone''s gaze was locked onto the images on the projection screen in front of them. They were not just pretending, each one was focused and absorbed. The footage being shown was not some melodramatic online romance drama, but the incredibly real scenes of Starry Sea Warship combat. This was not anything else, but the recordings trimmed from the warships'' recorders by several Torch Captains of the Song Family, documenting each of the Song Family Torch Captains'' true encounters in the Alien Star Domain. Watching these real exploration footages for these young Torch Captains in the room, whose awakening had not been long and their Starry Sea exploration experience was still shallow, could not only enrich their knowledge but also help them understand more about the characteristics of the Starry Sea Alien Race civilization and their strange and unseen attack tactics. This would make them more wary and prepared in their future Star Domain explorations, increasing their survival rate. Moreover, the Torch Warships shown in the footage were basically Second Rank Level, and occasionally there was a segment of exploration footage from the old man Song Mingsong, so the host civilizations appearing in the footage were naturally extraordinary. With strong firepower to begin with and endlessly emerging other weird attack tactics, the footage was watched with a thrilling sensation, making the group in the projection room feel as if they were on the scene. And this was the best way to increase the experience for these young Torch Captains. In summary, watching these special footages could bring great benefits to the Torch Captains. In ordinary families or powers, such opportunities were not plenty, as not every force had as many Second Rank Torch Captains as the Song Family. The four brothers of the Song Family, Song Shan, Song Hai, Song Chao, Song Yang, were all bona fide Second Rank Torch Captains, and so were the Old Madam Song, the First Madam, and the Second Madam, with the old master even being a well-known Third Rank Torch Captain of the White Tower Floating Land. Therefore, the number of real-time exploration footages cut for the younger generation by the Song Family was unmatched by most other forces. Without meaning to disturb anyone, Song Chi entered quietly through the back door of the projection room and, after finding where Song Ting was, he walked over to her. It was not until he sat down next to Song Ting that she finally noticed his arrival, belatedly. "Brother!" "Shh!" He signaled for Song Ting to keep her voice down, not to disturb the others in the room. At this time, another girl sitting next to Song Ting also softly called out. "Fourth Brother!" Song Chi nodded. "Sixth Sister." The girl''s name was Song Shishi, the eldest daughter of his Fourth Uncle Song Yang. She was twenty-seven this year, ranked sixth among the Song Family''s generation. She currently lived with Song Yang and his wife in Baihe City and attended the First Torch Academy there. ps: Dear readers, Happy New Year, may you be prosperous. Chapter 90: 80: The Powerful Effect of Queen Insects Flesh (Please Subscribe) Compared to Song Ting''s lively and quirky nature, Song Shishi seemed much more tranquil. However, when with Song Ting, the two always had endless topics to chat about. Jiangyuan understood this as well. After all, the Song Family wasn''t only predominantly male in the previous generation; the same was true for their generation. Not to mention his dad and his three brothers, of the nine children in their generation, apart from Song Ting and Song Shishi, the rest were all boys. So, it was no wonder that the two girls were closer to each other. Song Chi turned his gaze towards the forward exploration image, speaking softly to Song Ting by his side, "Looking at your aura, are you about to break through to Guidance Technique lv2?" Hearing Song Chi mention this, Song Ting couldn''t help but lift her fair neck, akin to a proud swan. "Of course, did you not see who your sister is? I showed signs of it a month ago, and I''ll definitely break through within half a year." Jiangyuan didn''t dampen her spirits. Her breakthrough was clearly related to the ten Intermediate Body Tempering Potions he had provided some time ago, but this girl certainly hadn''t slacked off. Those words of caution he had given her last time hadn''t been taken lightly. An hour later, the exploration image abruptly ended; it had finished playing, and the previously quiet projection room began to buzz with whispers. "Fourth brother, you''re here!" Suddenly, a voice called out, drawing the gaze of nearly half of the projection room towards the corner where Song Chi was. Soon after, Song You dashed over and began bombarding him with questions. Song Chi looked at him with a smile. This youngest child from his eldest uncle''s family had always been closer to him. Even after Jiangyuan''s family moved to Jiangyuan City, he would travel a long distance to visit every few months, and their relationship had always been strong. "Little You, I heard you awoke a Blue Quality Seed of Torch. It seems our family has produced another little genius after grandpa." "Fourth brother, don''t make fun of me. The Seed of Torch just represents the potential limit of a warship. To reach grandpa''s level, there''s countless dangers waiting ahead." Song You scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, but the gleam of joy in his eyes betrayed how pleased he was with Song Chi''s praise. As they were talking, several more people approached. Seeing this, Song Chi immediately stood up and spoke first. "Big brother, second brother, third brother, seventh brother, ninth brother." The newcomers were none other than his paternal cousins from his eldest uncle''s and second uncle''s families. The tall and sturdy man leading them was named Song Qi, the eldest son of eldest uncle Song Shan, and the eldest of the younger generation in the Song Family. At forty-three years old, he had a Colorless Seed of Torch which he had awakened thirteen years ago. Currently at the Peak of First Rank, he still seemed to have some way to go before challenging Second Rank. Next to Song Qi was Song Lin, the second son of the eldest uncle. At thirty-eight, he was second in age among the younger generation of the family, had also awakened a Colorless Seed of Torch, and his innate gift and luck were not very good. Even with his parents'' resources leaning towards him, he had barely stepped into First Rank, and without any major opportunity, he was most likely without a chance to challenge Second Rank. The tall, thin man on the left was Song Wen, thirty-five years old, ranking third among the younger generation and the eldest son of the second uncle, Song Hai. He had a Colorless Seed of Torch, but it was said that he had improved its Quality to White before the year began, and his flagship had been at First Rank for nearly four years. Behind Song Wen was his younger brother, Song Bo, twenty-five years old and ranked seventh, yet to awaken his Seed. The last, a somewhat youthful-faced young man, was the son of the fourth uncle, Song Yang, and also Song Shishi''s older brother, Song Ming. At only sixteen, he was two years younger than Song Ting. The leader, Song Qi, nodded and then said, "Fourth brother, this is your first Alien Star Domain exploration, right? How did it go?" Song Chi smiled and remained silent, not answering directly. How could he possibly say that he had obtained one Blue and one White Strange Object on this exploration journey, as well as a Titanium Crystal comparable to a Purple Relic? That would be too extravagant. He wanted to develop silently on his own through the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and didn''t want to attract too much attention, yet didn''t wish to weave an array of lies. So, smiling without answering was the best choice for the moment. However, to the others in the projection room, this gesture took on a completely different meaningto them, it implied meager gains that he was too embarrassed to speak of. Of course, no one ridiculed him. The direct descendants of the Song Family had been taught by example to maintain good relationships with one another, so they wouldn''t scoff at each other. Other attendees in the projection room, who could accompany their elders, represented their own distinction or were heirs to their respective families. With such backgrounds, they naturally wouldn''t foolishly express their emotions publicly. This was the Song Family mansion, after all, where the Song Family patriarch held the title of Third Rank Torch Captain, known as the "Lion''s Rage." Publicly mocking a direct descendant of the Song Family here? They''d have to be kicked in the head to commit such a foolish act. Moreover, coming back from Starry Sea explorations with little to show was the norm. Among those present, who could claim that every Star Domain exploration yielded a rich harvest? Song Qi, Song Lin, and Song Wen chatted with Song Chi for quite some time. They all had a good impression of him, not only because of his precocity from childhood, treating his siblings incredibly well but also because of that private task Song Chao had taken them on recently. After that task, each of them had received nearly thirty Titanium Crystals. Though they didn''t need them in the short term, they decided to collectively present them to their grandfather; Song Mingsong was naturally overjoyed, and he gave each of them a suitable Blue Component afterward, significantly upgrading their flagships. Chapter 91: 80: The Powerful Effects of Queen Insect Meat (Please Subscribe)_2 Of course, while titanium crystals are precious, merely thirty pieces would not be enough to exchange for a blue oddity. However, it was the old man''s joy that led him to subsidize a portion of it. Nonetheless, Song Qi and the other two genuinely benefited significantly. Consequently, their impression of their Fourth Brother, Song Chi, also improved significantly. After some idle chatter, the crowd quickly lost interest in the newcomer Song Chi, their gazes intermittently drifting toward the corner on the right side at the front row of the screening room. Song Chi was somewhat curious, and his gaze unintentionally swept in that direction several times. Before the exploration video had finished, he noticed that many people unconsciously glanced over there, and the situation became more obvious after the video ended. Even Song Qi, Song Lin, and others were no exception, which made him curious. Soon, he understood the reason. In the corner on the right side of the front row, a young girl in a light blue dress sat quietly. She seemed to have a special, otherworldly aura about her, attracting attention without saying a word, compelling people to unconsciously focus on her. Song Chi was curious about her identity, instinctively feeling that she was no ordinary person. The identities of the young people present were all extraordinary, each with at least one Second Rank elder backing them. Yet, she could remain so unaffected, even entirely ignoring the attention. Song Chi could tell that this young girl was genuinely indifferent, not feigning a disinterested facade. With such an extraordinary demeanor and treating the gazes of many of her peers as if they were nothing, her background could not be simple. Just then, a young man approached the girl, smiling and wearing an exquisitely tailored outfit, and said softly to her, "Miss Bai He, I know of a very upscale ocean park in Baita City. If you''re interested, why not join us for a visit?" Seeing him, Song Chi immediately recalled relevant information. He was the legitimate son of the head of First Torch Academy in Jiangyuan City. Four years ago, he awakened the blue Seed of Torch. Recognized as a prodigy throughout the White Tower Floating Land and with a Third Rank father backing him, he was considered one of the top young masters there. As he was pondering, he suddenly heard Song Ting teasing him. "Song Chi, don''t even think about it. That person is the distinguished girl from Grandma''s main family. It is said that she awakened a purple Seed of Torch." Song Chi''s eyes narrowed slightly, and his thoughts racing, he quickly realized the truth. With the powerful background of the Bai Family and her frightening talent for Torch cultivation, everything made sense. He remembered hearing his parents chatting casually that his grandmother, Bai Xiuqin, came from the Bai Family Clan, a very powerful Torch family in the Duchy Capital Star Domain with a heritage said to span thousands of years, far beyond what any family from a Level 1 Floating Land like White Tower could compare with. While he was still contemplating, he heard Song Ting''s teasing voice again. "Song Chi, if you dare to have any crooked thoughts, I''ll go tell Sister-in-law Yo?ran, and we''re just in time for my uncle''s family to be in Jiangyuan City as well. Right after the birthday feast, we''ll head there together!" Song Chi turned his head and glared at her, saying irritably, "Come with me!" Song Ting immediately shrank back and hid behind Song Shishi. "Planning to abuse your lovely sister, Song Chi, you''re inhumane!!" Song Chi''s expression darkened, and even Song Shishi, who was standing between them, was somewhat at a loss whether to laugh or cry. ... In the backyard of the Fierce Lion Courtyard, Song Shishi was constantly flipping the shiny pieces of meat on the barbecue grill. As the roasting time increased, the originally fragrant aroma of the meat became even richer. On the side, the usually highly cautious Song Ting had already turned into a good girl. "Brother, what kind of meat is this? It smells so good!" Swallowing her saliva, Song Ting asked in a sweet, coquettish tone, causing Song Chi to feel somewhat uncomfortable. "Don''t ask, just know that it''s very beneficial for those of you who haven''t yet awakened your Seed of Torch." These choice cuts of meat were naturally the share Song Chi got from the Queen Insect, the kind with a trace of Third Rank source energy. For people like Song Ting, who had yet to awaken, this kind of Insect Race meat with raw energy was extremely beneficial. It could significantly speed up their progress with the Guidance Technique. Of course, what Song Chi brought out was only a part, a total of forty pounds from the Queen Insect, split half and half with Shen Qing. What he took out now was only five pounds. It wasn''t that he was reluctant to share more, but for the few people like Song Ting with Guidance Technique levels no higher than LV3, one pound each was enough, since their digestive capabilities were limited. Eating too much would only be a waste. When the meat was nearly cooked, Song Chi called over a few people close to him. This time, there were only four people he invitedhis second uncle''s son, Song Bo, his fourth uncle''s children, Song Shishi and Song Ming, plus Song Ting. All four of them had yet to awaken their Seed of Torch; the eldest, Song Shishi, was only 27 and had just recently advanced to LV3 in Guidance Technique. She was the most suitable to take advantage of the Queen Insect''s meat. Seeing Song Chi''s gesture, none of them were polite and began to eat in small bites. Five pounds of meat, one pound per person, left one last pound he intended to taste himself. But at this moment, footsteps came from behind. "Eating behind my back, Four, have our feelings faded!!" Recognizing the voice as Song You''s, Song Chi had no choice but to suppress his craving and gave up the last pound of meat. "You''ve been awakened for several months now, yet you''re still coveting the little bit I have in my hand." Ignoring the roll of the eyes from Song Chi, Song You took over the meat and started to gnaw on it promptly. With a hint of anticipation in his eyes, Song Chi stood to one side, watching the five of them. The meat, imbued with a trace of Third Rank power from the Queen Insect, no matter only a pound, should contain sufficient pure energy to be greatly beneficial for all five of them. A few minutes later, after finishing the roast, their reactions were highly consistent, as each began to practice the Guidance Technique on the spot. Over time, fluctuations of vital energy emanated from one after another. The first to experience a surge of vital energy was Song Ting. She had already reached the peak of LV1 in the Guidance Technique thanks to ten Intermediate Body Tempering Potions and was on the threshold of LV2. The energy from the Queen Insect''s meat seemed to give her a push from behind, allowing her, who was already at the door of LV2, to break through that barrier. After advancing to LV2, some of the gentle energy in her body remained, which further pushed her progress along the path of LV2. It can be imagined that with diligence, it shouldn''t take long for her Guidance Technique to break through to LV3. Following Song Ting was Song Ming, who was two years younger than her and also at LV1 in the Guidance Technique. With the gentle energy from the Queen Insect''s meat, he successfully advanced to LV2. Then came Song Bo from the second uncle''s family, who had been stuck at LV2 for a year and directly advanced to LV3. Song Shishi had just recently advanced to LV3, so this time, her Guidance Technique did not break through to LV4. However, she reached the limit of LV3, and with nearly three years left until graduation, she clearly has the chance to advance to LV4 before awakening her Torch, which would significantly improve her success rate in subsequent awakenings. As for the last, Song You, he had awakened a few days earlier than Song Chi, and had recently advanced to LV4 in the Guidance Technique, thanks to the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform on the Torch Warship. Naturally, it was impossible for him to break into LV5 right now. However, these pounds of Queen Insect''s meat were not to be underestimated. They saved him at least half a year of arduous cultivation, and it is estimated that in a few more months, he should be able to reach LV5. Seeing this, Song Chi nodded in satisfaction. It was clear that the Queen Insect''s meat was indeed effective, and it was worth sharing. As the five of them celebrated, Song Chi suddenly issued a warning: "Find a good excuse for yourselves, don''t mention this meat, and certainly don''t say it came from me, understand?" Song You was puzzled. "Four, isn''t this a good thing? You''re helping us, why keep it a secret?" Chapter 92: 81: Purple Quality [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] (New Years Extra) Song Chi glanced at the few people and began to put away the barbecue grill, while softly explaining. "I brought out this fine meat so that all of you could successfully awaken the ''Seed of Torch'' in the future, and also because we''re family. It''s enough if you remember my kindness, what outsiders think isn''t important, and I don''t want to attract too much attention." Upon hearing these offhand remarks, which they understood to be Song Chi''s true feelings, the five people quietly hummed in agreement and all nodded in assent. However, what the six of them didn''t know was that behind them, on the second floor, a few shadowy figures stood by the window in the dark, silently watching the backyard scene. "If I''m not mistaken, that should be fine meat from a Queen Insect, and it''s not just any fine meat, it seems to carry a hint of Third Rank source." "Third brother, your kid really has something. He actually managed to kill a Queen Insect with Third Rank source energy. Now I fully believe he can advance to First Rank within three months." "It seems your kid must have had some fortuitous encounter." Hearing this, Song Chao on the left side glared with wide eyes. "You better not get any ideas about my kid, or else I''ll go straight to the old man to complain and see if he''ll discipline you." ... "But speaking of which, boss, you should be close to advancing, right? Give it to me straight. I''m tired of being stuck in this backwater Star Domain. Once you advance, we can make our move immediately, and after success, we return to Dinghai Star Domain right away." "Second brother, don''t be impatient, we''ve been planning this for so many years, there''s no rush at this moment. We must be thoroughly prepared for this matter, otherwise, if we make a mistake, our lineage won''t think about returning to the clan for a century." "However, speaking of which, since Little Chi was able to obtain fine meat that contains Third Rank source from the Queen Insect, is it possible he also found an Energy Crystal?" ... The second floor of the Song family mansion, where Song Chao and the others were, was not far from the backyard, the straight-line distance was less than twenty meters. However, during their conversation, the six people below, including Song Chi, didn''t have the slightest awareness, as if there were no figures on the second floor at all. Time passed quickly, and as the dinner was about to start, Song Chi was called by his parents to a side room. Staring at her son, Chen Lixia smiled beamingly. "Son, come here, let mom give you a hug." Song Chi walked over somewhat reluctantly. Everything about his mom was good, except she was too clingy. He was already in his thirties, and in his previous life, he would have been established with his own family by now. But in front of Chen Lixia, he seemed like a child who hadn''t grown up yet, always in need of a hug, making him, an adult man, feel embarrassed. After a brief hug, Song Chi, eager to escape his mother''s clutches quickly, pulled out an Intermediate Energy Crystal he had brought. "Mom, what''s the success rate for ''Dragonfly''s'' upgrades now? This time, when exploring with Shen Qing, we encountered a group of Insect Race. After killing the Queen Insect, I found an Energy Crystal formed inside its body." As he spoke, he placed the Intermediate Energy Crystal into his mother''s hand. Without checking the Energy Crystal in her hand, Chen Lixia''s heart was already filled with emotion. "Oh, my son really cares about his mom." With that, she hugged Song Chi once again. Song Chi: ... At his side, Song Chao''s eyes sparkled, and his heartbeat began to accelerate gradually. He took the Energy Crystal from Chen Lixia''s hand, and once he confirmed it was indeed a genuine Energy Crystal, and an Intermediate one at that, he was thrilled from the bottom of his heart. Of course, the baptism of a century and having his wife and child by his side helped him to forcibly suppress the urge to laugh out loud. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Chao''s eyes moved around in thought. After Song Chi finally escaped his mother''s grasp once more, Song Chao spoke in a grave tone: "Little Chi, you don''t need to worry about ''Dragonfly''. Later on, I''ll explore the Alien Star Domain a few more times with your mom, plus the ''Mermaid''s Tear'' you found earlier, we should be able to raise ''Dragonfly''s'' upgrade success rate to over 70%. As for this Intermediate Energy Crystal, you should present it as a birthday gift to your grandma during the dinner." Hearing this, Song Chi was taken aback; he hadn''t really thought of using the Intermediate Energy Crystal as a birthday gift. After all, such items were rare and valuable, and his own father, mother, and himself would need it in the future. It seemed as if Song Chao understood what was going through Song Chi''s mind at that moment, so he explained: "Your mom''s advancement this time is practically a sure thing, and as for me, your father, I still have a considerable way to go to reach Third Rank. But right now is a key point, and the family urgently needs this Intermediate Energy Crystal. The reason I''m telling you to present it to your grandma during the birthday feast is to get your grandfather to take out something good." "I''ll tell you, your grandpa has plenty of nice things in his possession. Just one of them would be enough to greatly increase the Combat Power of your ''Cangqiong''." After hearing the explanation, Song Chi understood, but he still felt conflicted. "Dad, I don''t want to draw too much attention. How about you give it to grandma on my behalf?" Song Chao glared at Song Chi. "You, you''re really not like someone of your hot-blooded age. To put it nicely, this is called hiding your capabilities, but to put it less kindly, you''re being overly cautious." Song Chao felt rather disappointed. His son was good in every way but was just too mature and steady, lacking the pride a father should feel. Other people''s kids were mischievous and troublesome from a young age, always causing problems that would eventually require their fathers to step in C an opportunity to demonstrate ''a father''s boundless love''. But from childhood to adulthood, Song Chao had never experienced this. If it weren''t for Song Ting, who was a bit more normal, he would have felt truly ineffective as a father. Chapter 93: 81: Purple Quality [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] (New Years Extra)_2 Just at that moment, Chen Lixia''s phoenix eyes glared over. "Song Chao, can''t you speak properly? What''s the point of shouting in front of your son? Our son is called mature and steady, a thousand, no, ten thousand times better than others." Song Chao gave his wife an annoyed look but after some thought, he said to Song Chi: "Forget it, just come with me alone." At this, Song Chi finally breathed a sigh of relief. For him to show such a large face in front of the entire White Tower Floating Land, and even in front of guests from other star domains of the duchy, to tell the truth, it wasn''t that he didn''t dare, but he really didn''t want to. It attracted too much attention. Song Chi''s idea was very simple: just quietly manage his little Ruins Market, occasionally explore the Alien Star Domain, and grow slowly and quietly. That was better than anything else. Seeking fame in front of others, that would truly be too difficult for him. Once the high-ranking individuals of the entire White Tower Floating Land paid attention to him, it would greatly increase the risk of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market being exposed, which he absolutely wanted to avoid. In the main building of the Angry Lion Courtyard, in a very secretive chamber, Song Mingsong and his wife, who were originally preparing to attend the banquet, were standing inside this chamber. "That boy, our third son, always so secretive. God knows what he''s up to. If he can''t give a proper explanation later, watch how I deal with him." At his side, Bai Xiuqin glanced at Song Mingsong. "Calm down, since our third son is so anxious, he must have something important. Stop grumbling." At that moment, the door to the chamber suddenly opened, and then Song Chao came in with Song Chi. "Hmph!" Song Mingsong snorted coldly. Even though he had already promised Bai Xiuqin he would calm down, he just couldn''t give his third son a pleasant look. He had learned from Song Qi and Song Lin about the last Titanium Crystal matter. The kid had said he would hand over half, which was 1,205 pieces, but when it came to communication, it mysteriously became 1,000 pieces. He had pocketed 205 pieces, and he still thinks I don''t know about it. However, as soon as Song Chi followed his dad into the chamber, Song Mingsong''s originally stern face immediately relaxed, and with a warm smile, he said: "Little Chi, you''re here, come over!" "Grandfather, Grandmother!" Song Chi quickly approached with a respectful tone, and also with genuine joy from the heart. To the ears of Song Mingsong and his wife, this was naturally very pleasing. "Chi''er, come let grandma have a look, it''s good that you''ve awakened successfully." ... After a conversation, Song Mingsong looked at Song Chao in front of him. "What''s the matter? Spit it out, everyone''s waiting at the banquet!" Song Chao quickly signaled to Song Chi, who wasn''t far away. All of a sudden, the gaze of all three fell upon Song Chi, who then hurriedly took out the Intermediate Energy Crystal. At the moment Song Chi took out the Energy Crystal, a brilliant light shone in Song Mingsong''s eyes. The Spectral Energy surged around him, and he almost instantly moved in front of Song Chi. "An Intermediate Energy Crystal!!" With just one glance, Song Mingsong accurately identified the fist-sized crystal in Song Chi''s hands, with no need to check it personally. This alone showed that his discernment was far superior to that of Song Chao, the Second Rank Torch Ship Captain. "Little Chi, where did you get this Intermediate Energy Crystal from?" At his side, Grandmother Bai Xiuqin also had a glint of light flowing in her eyes, her heart equally stirred. Hearing Bai Xiuqin''s question, Song Chi carefully recounted the matter of the Insect Race and the Queen Insect, naturally omitting anything related to the Buluo Civilization Ruins and simply mentioning an accidental encounter with a long-dormant group of the Insect Race. Song Mingsong and the others didn''t mind these details. Once they knew the source of the Intermediate Energy Crystal had no problems, Song Mingsong couldn''t help but burst into a loud laugh, then joyfully said to Song Chi: "Little Chi, this Intermediate Energy Crystal has come just in time, it''s of great use to the family. Tell me, what reward do you want!" "Grandfather, this is a congratulation gift I prepared for Grandmother, I don''t need..." Song Chi was just about to refuse, as dad had reminded him, but as expected, he was immediately interrupted by his excited grandfather. ``` "A gift is a gift, and a reward is a reward. Since you''ve managed to offer such a splendid gift, it''s only natural for Grandpa to reward you. Tell me, what do you want?" Hearing this, Song Chi no longer hesitated and gave the answer he had already decided on in his heart. "Grandpa, the Cangqiong still lacks a high-quality engine part." Song Mingsong thought for a moment, then with a wave of his hand, a strand of light shot out from his forehead and finally floated in front of Song Chi. "I happen to have a shipborne engine that I don''t need, see what you think of it." Song Chi also mobilized the spectral energy within his body, a pulling force emanating from his Ancestral Aperture, slowly drawing the cluster of light that emitted a rich purple hue into his Ancestral Torch. His heartbeat accelerated, and he couldn''t help but inwardly exclaim, "No wonder Dad said Grandpa has a lot of good stuff. I never imagined he''d casually hand over a shipborne engine part of purple quality." Initially, he thought that getting an engine of blue quality would be enough to satisfy the enhancement of the dark matter energy shield generator, but this purple engine was completely beyond his expectations. As the Seed of Torch came into contact with the group of purple light, its attributes quickly became fully visible to Song Chi. Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Energy Supply Efficiency additionally increased by 25% Consumption: 5/s Energy Supply: 38/s Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes Energy Pool: 5200 points (can store 5200 energy points) Convertible: {Shadowcapture Level Reactor} UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 energy points, 5 Life Cores (Zero Rank). After reviewing the attributes of the purple engine, Song Chi could hardly contain his excitement. Compared to the "Nuclear Fusion Engine" he first acquired, this engine offered even better effects for the Torch Warship. After his initial excitement, Song Chi loudly thanked his grandfather. Song Mingsong was also pleased, and the ghost light flickered in his forehead once again, followed by another sphere of light appearing. Song Chi gasped, his heartbeat already at its limit. Song Mingsong was actually bringing out another component of purple level. Indeed, the second sphere of light was also emitting a dazzling purple glow. This gave Song Chi a feeling of being incredibly favored, not because he was afraid his grandfather had any other intentions, but because he did not believe he had the talent to merit such an investment from the old man. One must know that purple relics are highly attractive, even to a Third Rank Torch Ship Captain, and are not easily parted with, let alone two of them in a row. Keep in mind, the talent he had awakened was merely the colorless Seed of Torch, and with such a level of talent, it was highly unlikely that he would ever cross the threshold to the Third Rank no matter how much was invested. "Don''t overthink it, I already said I was going to give you a grand present before, and this is it, accept it!" Before Song Chi could voice the doubts in his heart, Song Mingsong explained first. Once reassured, Song Chi remembered that when his father had contacted his grandfather previously about the Titanium Crystal matter, Song Mingsong indeed mentioned this. However, he hadn''t taken it to heart, as Song Mingsong had given him many small gifts since he was little. But he had never imagined that the grand present Song Mingsong mentioned would be a component of purple level. One must understand that this signified a Starry Sea Oddity of purple level, whose value was incalculable. A myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind, but all eventually turned into a profound warmth. This was not the type of meticulous care expressed in words, but rather actions that consistently demonstrated an unspoken love. This is what family is, this is what a true bloodline family is, isn''t it? After a long while, Song Chi suppressed the multitude of emotions in his heart and once again mobilized the spectral energy to access the Ancestral Torch. Soon, as the second group of purple light was also drawn into the Ancestral Torch and enveloped entirely by the Seed of Torch within the Ancestral Aperture, detailed attributes emerged. ``` Chapter 94: 82: Zhulu Warship [Deep Sea Vast Sky] (Subscription Requested) When Song Chi saw the attributes of the strange object, he was taken aback, and the result once again defied his expectations. What Song Mingsong had given him was actually an Advanced Fire Source for the Seed of Torch. One must know, Starry Sea oddities capable of satisfying the evolution requirements of the Seed of Torch are at least of Purple Quality, and they are far rarer than other strange objects of the same rank. Thus, the value of an Advanced Fire Seed typically ranks at the top among all Purple Quality oddities. [Strange Object: Cold Spring Cold Flame] [Quality: Purple] [Evolvable: 1 {Cold Flame Fierce Flame Main Cannon}, 2 {Seed of Torch Advanced Fire Source}] [Note: A Fire Attribute Purple Relic with many uses.] Thinking of this, he eagerly controlled the flames of the Seed of Torch to wrap around this strand of Fire Seed, and soon a new attribute panel appeared. Advanced Fire Source for the Seed of Torch (Cold Spring Cold Flame) Effect: When merged with a Colorless Quality Seed of Torch, the quality of the Seed of Torch will be elevated by one rank. Note: A strand of cold attribute fire bred on the frigid Floating Land, it grants a special benefit to the Seed of Torch and has an unimaginable allure for Torch Ship Captains of lower quality. After reading these new attributes, he felt somewhat disappointed. This strand of Cold Spring Cold Flame, like the Ten Thousand Years Star Core Fire he had obtained from the Mechanical Race before, could only elevate the Seed of Torch from Colorless to White, belonging to those of the lowest level among Advanced Fire Sources. Common knowledge within the sphere of Torch Human Civilization states that Fire Seeds capable of elevating the quality of the Seed of Torch are at the very least of Purple Quality. Special Fire Seeds of White and Blue Quality simply cannot effectively aid the Seed of Torch. But even among Purple Fire Seeds, there is a hierarchy of quality. Like the Ten Thousand Years Star Core Fire and the Cold Spring Cold Flame in front of him, both are among the lowest level of Purple Fire Seeds, only capable of raising a Colorless Seed of Torch to White. To upgrade a White Seed of Torch to Blue, one would need a Top Rank Purple Fire Seed. As for further upgrading a Blue Seed of Torch to Purple, that would require an Orange Quality special Fire Seed. This is why the Innate Quality of the Seed of Torch is so significant. If it were so easy to enhance the quality, then there wouldn''t be over 90% of Torch Ship Captains in Torch Human Civilization with Colorless Quality Seeds of Torch. Although he felt some disappointment, the warmth in his heart was genuine. Song Mingsong had offered this Purple Fire Seed precisely because he knew that the Seed of Torch Song Chi had awakened was only Colorless. Who would have thought he had something like the Zhu Tian Ruins Market up his sleeve, allowing him to upgrade his Seed of Torch so swiftly. After pondering for a while, Song Chi decided to answer truthfully. "Grandfather, this Fire Seed is of no use to your grandson, please take it back." The chamber fell suddenly silent, and Bai Xiuqin was the first to recover. She asked gently, "Chi''er, are you saying that the Seed of Torch within your Ancestral Torch is already of White Quality?" "Yes, Grandma!" Song Chi nodded firmly. He could have kept the Cold Spring Cold Flame and later sold it on the black market or the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, and he could have taken the opportunity to perfectly conceal his already Advanced Seed of Torch. The reason he did not choose to do so was that Song Chi naturally had his own reasons. Purple Fire Seeds are very rare, and even with Grandfather''s strength and status, he probably didn''t have too many. Considering the younger generation in the family, his second uncle''s Seed of Torch is still Colorless, and there are four others who have yet to awaken their Seeds of Torch; there''s no guarantee that Colorless Seeds of Torch won''t appear again among them. Therefore, no matter how you look at it, leaving this strand of Cold Spring Cold Flame for his own family to use would be more cost-effective. Last, and most importantly, although revealing that the quality of his Seed of Torch has advanced would come as a great surprise to them, after all, he had already done quite a few unexpected things before. The Tears of the Mermaid, Cangqiong''s First Rank advancement within a little over two months, Intermediate Energy Crystals, etc., all of these are achievements that a newly Awakened individual would find difficult. However, even if his father, grandfather, and grandmother were surprised, they were ultimately his closest elders. Even if they knew he had some secrets of his own, they wouldn''t harbor any malicious thoughts, and they wouldn''t even ask too many questions. Based on these points, Song Chi made the decision to be frank. Originally, he still retained that overly cautious personality from his previous life on Blue Star, unwilling to reveal too much even to his family. But after previously experiencing John Tros'' assassination attempt and now his grandfather''s gesture of offering two Purple Relics, he fully realized one thing: only one''s own family can truly be relied upon, and he could completely trust his elders. After a brief silence, Song Mingsong and the other two elders turned around, looking at Song Chi, who was bowing before them, feeling that their grandson was particularly well-behaved. Compared to the troublemakers of the elder son''s, second son''s, and fourth son''s families, Song Chi truly gave them less worry, having brought them more than a few surprises and admiration. "Hahaha... Good, worthy of being my grandson, Song Mingsong. Nevertheless, since I''ve already given you this strand of Cold Spring Cold Flame, there''s no talking about taking it back. Deal with it as you see fit," After saying that, Song Mingsong patted Song Chi on the shoulder, feeling extremely pleased. Before leaving the chamber, Grandma Bai Xiuqin made a special reminder. Chapter 95: 82: Zhulu Warship [Deep Sea Vast Sky] (Subscription Requested)_2 ``` "Chi''er, since you''re reluctant to show your edge in front of others, the family will not force you. However, remember one thing: hiding your abilities does not mean you have to endure grievances. If you encounter something outside that you cannot resolve, or if someone uses their power to bully the weaker, do not keep it to yourself. Speak up. We have many elders in the family who are more than capable of protecting you!" Grandma, who was usually a very gentle person, spoke these words with unusual firmness, giving Song Chi an inexplicable sense of confidence. After he nodded, the four of them left the secret room one after another. ... Soon, two days passed, and Grandma''s grand 200th birthday celebration officially began. On this day, the courtyard of the raging lions was bustling with guests coming and going, and hundreds of tables were set up for the feast, brimming with liveliness. The Qian family from Baihe City, led by family head Qian Fei, presented birthday gifts including 10 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 200 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, and two white warship components. Jiangyuan City''s Tianyu Mining Company, directed by Jin Lie, presented 200 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin and one blue warship component as birthday gifts. The First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan City, led by Dean Lin Yecheng, presented 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin and two blue warship components as birthday gifts. ... As each of the distinguished guests presented their gifts, the atmosphere at the birthday banquet was completely set in motion. At the outermost perimeter of the courtyard, where the guests of the lowest status and in the largest numbers were seated, everyone''s faces showed a mix of surprise and envy. With the Floating Land Origin threading from the Second to Third Rank and warship components of blue quality, any one such gift could significantly enhance their ships'' combat power. And yet, by now, the Song family had already received more than a dozen blue-quality components. However, what truly shocked them was yet to come. The climax was the arrival of the legendary Defender of the White Tower Floating Continent himself. Above the Vault of Heaven, a terrifying warship over three thousand meters long tore through the clouds and hovered directly above Baita City, making the Torch Bureau''s decree that forbade Torch Warships from entering the city area seem nonexistent in front of this imposing vessel. Even the director of the White Tower Torch Bureau, who was already seated at the main table of the banquet in the Raging Lion''s courtyard, kept silent at this moment, for the individual above them was a formidable presence that reigned over the entire White Tower Floating Continent. The Defender''s warship, the Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship "Deep Sea Vast Sky," was now visible to the assembled guests. As the guests looked up and caught sight of that sky-blocking behemoth, their eyes filled with utter astonishment. This was the Zhulu Warship, capable of mobilizing the very origin consciousness of the entire White Tower Floating Continent, a ship powerful enough to truly suppress an entire Starry Sea Floating Land. For a moment, everyone felt a deep chill and gained a new understanding of the Song family''s energy. With the White Tower Defender personally attending the birthday banquet, the Song family''s backing seemed to far exceed the ordinary. In addition to the White Tower Defender, several Torch Ship Captains of the Third Rank Level also attended. In short, Song Mingsong had quite the clout. Of course, these were only the thoughts of the lower and middle-class people. For the true upper echelons of the White Tower Floating Continent, what really mattered to them were four words: "Dinghai Song family!" ... On the outskirts of Baita City, at the warship docking square, eight uniform Pentium III kinetic vehicles slowly descended from low altitude, forming a single-file line at the entrance of the square, attracting many curious citizens. Ten Pentium III kinetic vehicles made quite the scene, and everyone was curious about who these arrivals might be. As figures began alighting from the ten vehicles, some sharp-eyed citizens recognized the identity of the convoy. "The Raging Lion Song Mingsong, from the Song family, no wonder!" "They say the Song family is awesome, even the White Tower Defender himself came to attend the birthday banquet." "I tried to remember, the last time the White Tower Defender personally attended a banquet, it was for the wedding of Dean Lin from Jiangyuan City." ... At the forefront of the motorcade, Bai Xiuqin and Bai Rong stood together, with Song Mingsong accompanying them on one side. "Fourth Sister, it''s time to prepare for an attempt at the Third Rank. I have a drop of Starry Marrow Fluid for you which, even if you fail to break through, will save you the long recovery time of the Seed of Torch. You''re now 200 years old, and with the use of two longevity-extending Strange Objects, there''s a good chance you''ll get a second opportunity to break through. Mingsong, you should also take this to heart." In the crowd, Song Chi watched discreetly, his gaze flickering. Over the last few days, he had finally learned the identity of this woman, who had previously sat next to his grandaunt Zhao Hongxue. She was from Grandma''s own family, named Bai Xiurong, the elder sister of Grandma Bai Xiuqin. The proud woman known as "Bai He" from the projection room was her granddaughter. Song Chi couldn''t help but feel guilty upon recalling how he had once surreptitiously assessed this woman''s figure. Upon seeing Song Mingsong nod, Bai Xiurong spoke again: "Let''s consider that settled, then. We''ll act together in two years, and the specific meeting place can be discussed later." After speaking, she gave the young girl by her side a meaningful glance. Seeing this, the girl, named Bai He, stepped forward. "Great-Aunt, Great-Uncle, I''ll visit you again next time. Take care of yourselves." After her words, black energy flowed around Bai Xiurong, and in the next moment, this dark energy gradually expanded until it enveloped the two of them. Then, they slowly rose into the air and quickly vanished behind the gates of the warship docking square. Watching this scene, the younger generation of the Song family, Song Qi, Song Wen, and others, all revealed a hint of envy in their eyes. Only by refining the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique to the Third Rank Level could one freely externalize spectral energy from the body. This not only allowed for hovering and windriding but also the formation of a Spectral Energy Defence field, greatly enhancing both combat power and defensive capabilities. ``` Chapter 96: 82: Zhulu Warship [Deep Sea Vast Sky] (Subscription Requested)_3 ``` Of course, the most important thing was still the extension of lifespan. Despite Auntie Xiurong being over two hundred years old, as long as no accidents occurred in the future, she could live for nearly four hundred more years, most likely outliving them all. But at that moment, an untimely voice suddenly rang out beside Song Chi. Song Ting was whispering and complaining: "Humph, she could have easily stored it in the Ancestral Torch, yet she insisted on parking her Torch Warship in this Flying Warship Plaza, isn''t this just showing off..." Before she could finish, Song Chi promptly covered the girl''s mouth. "Watch it, be careful or Grandpa will punish you by sending you straight back to school tonight." In fact, the girl wasn''t wrongeveryone present knew it in their hearts, but who would ever bluntly state it. After all, Auntie Xiurong had just broken through to the Third Rank not long ago; wanting to show off was quite normal, wasn''t it. ... As the cruiser-class Torch Warship belonging to Bai Xiurong soared into the sky, bursting through the clouds above the White Tower Floating Land within a few breaths, and disappeared into the horizon, people also returned to their flying vehicles and started the journey home. In the rear of the convoy, Song Chi''s family of four shared a flying vehicle. Seeing no outsiders, Song Chi, sitting in the co-pilot seat, turned to his father to ask. "Dad, how should I handle this strand of Cold Spring Chill Flame, should I keep it, or should I give it to Second Brother now?" "Brother, why not keep it for me." Before Song Chao could reply, Song Ting poked her head from the back seat, acting ever so obediently in front of mom and dad, calling ''brother'' ever so smoothly. Song Chi pushed her head back. "You''re still so young, we''ll talk after you awaken in twelve years!" Ignoring the haughty snort coming from the back seat, Song Chi turned his attention back to his father, who was driving. Song Chao seemed to have already considered this and didn''t need to think further, immediately giving his opinion. "Give it to Little Lin directly since Grandfather treats everyone equally. He''s prepared a Fire Seed for each family to ascend. Little Qi and Little Lin have both awakened the Colorless Seed of Torch, which is unlucky. The Fire Seed for your grand uncle''s family was used by Little Qi, and with your grand uncle and his wife''s power, it will be very difficult to obtain another Fire Seed any time soon. Since you don''t need this Fire Seed, give it to Little Lin." "However, it won''t be for free. Take it out in front of your grand uncle later; knowing his personality, he''ll give you a fitting compensation." ... Raging Lion Courtyard, living room. seizing the opportunity, Song Chi approached his Second Brother, Song Lin. "Second Brother, wait a moment!" Hearing his call, Song Lin was clearly surprised. "Little Chi, what''s up..." Song Lin''s voice trailed off as he stared straight at the purple glow flying out from Song Chi''s forehead, his eyes filled with desire and envy. It wasn''t just him; the grand uncle and his wife who were walking ahead and about to return to their bedroom also stopped, their gaze turning backward. "Little Chi, what is this?" Song Chi didn''t beat around the bush and simply repeated the words he had already organized with his parents. "Dad already got me a Fire Seed before, and I don''t need the one Grandpa gave me. Second Brother, aren''t you in need of one? Here, take it." As Song Chi casually tossed the orb of light, equivalent to a Top Rank Purple Relic, towards himself, Song Lin froze, staring blankly at his younger brother before him. Before this, although he had a good impression of Song Chi, it had never reached the depths of brotherly affection. But now, he felt a sudden urge to cry, as if he had just understood the true meaning of the words "Song Family." Seeing Song Lin''s reaction, Song Chi''s tone softened slightly. "Come on, what''s with all the sentiment between brothers, just take it." At this moment, the rich voice of Song Shan came from behind. "Little Chi''s right; we''re all family. If he tells you to take it, then take it. If Little Chi is ever in trouble, would you just stand by and watch? Go absorb it quick!!" Song Lin took a deep breath, his gaze lingering on Song Chi for a long while before he simply uttered four words. "Little Chi, thank you!" ``` Chapter 97: 83: Red Epic Level Carrier-based Component (Please Subscribe) As Song Lin headed to the Flying Vessel Shipyard to absorb the wisp of Cold Spring Flame, Uncle and Aunt also stopped Song Chi. "Little Chi, your uncle and aunt won''t say much, here are 500 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and 1,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, along with two Advanced Body Tempering Potionstake them." Song Chao was about to say something, but Zhao Hongxue took over the conversation. "Little Chi, if they''re letting you take it, just take it without overthinking. Although your uncle is at a critical moment of advancement, he can still manage to provide these resources." Given these words, Song Chi naturally could only accept the batch of resources. Of course, he had intended to politely decline, but currently, he had several components in need of enhancement, and these resources arrived just in time. ... In the evening, in the living room of the Furious Lion estate. Song Mingsong, Bai Xiuqin, and the married couples of Song Shan, Song Hai, Song Chao, and Song Yang, including Song Chi, Song Qi, Song Lin, and Song Wen, were all present. It could be said that the members of the Song Family of First Rank and above had all gathered here. Originally, Song Chi had not planned to participate, just having received a sum of Floating Land Origin, he wanted to comprehensively enhance the Cang Qiong. However, the elders were very insistent this time, so he had no choice but to follow along. Song Chi saw his grandmother, Bai Xiuqin, fumble in the corner of the sofa, then a blue holographic screen emerged from the living room floor and rapidly spread as time passed. Recognizing this, Song Chi focused his mind entirely. The last time he had seen this scene at home was when he was imprinting the Mythical Mech Projection, which indicated that whatever was to be discussed was likely to be extremely important, or else there would be no need for such formality. Once the blue holographic screen completely covered the living room, the grandfather, seated in the main sofa chair, spoke gravely, turning his gaze to his eldest brother, Song Shan: "Elder brother, with that Intermediate Energy Crystal added, do you have confidence in your promotion? Give us a definite answer!" At these words, Song Chi, standing behind the sofa, raised an eyebrow. He had always thought the Intermediate Energy Crystal he provided was for his grandmother Bai Xiuqin''s use. His uncle was only a hundred and thirty years old, whereas his grandmother was two hundredby all accounts, it made more sense for the grandmother to be in a more urgent situation. However, seeing that people including his own father and grandmother showed no signs of surprise, Song Chi did not ask any questions, realizing this must be a result previously discussed by the family. Song Shan pondered for a moment. "With this Intermediate Energy Crystal and several resources that the family has been quietly acquiring over the past decades, the chance of success should increase to over 40%." "Not enough, 40% is still too low, and the risk is significant. Here''s what we''ll do: after initiating the promotion mission, I will personally take you on a few excursions to the Alien Star Domain. With the support of the Furious Lion, we should be able to improve our odds by another ten percentage points, to over 50%. That''s worth a try." Song Mingsong''s expression was not looking too good. In his heart, the possibility of success was still too slim. Nonetheless, considering Song Shan was only one hundred and thirty years old, even if he truly failed, there would still be time to train a brand-new Torch Warship, so he nodded and agreed. "That settles it then. As for you, the third brother, since Little Chi has successfully awakened, the task of shadowing the Blood Blade Star Thieves this time is on you. However, considering Li Xia''s advancement, second brother, you''ll cover for two more months. After two months, the third brother will replace you." "Remember, we cannot afford any slip-ups. Whether we can redeem our branch''s past mistakes hinges on this," the grandfather added with emphasis. "Understood!" ... Song Chi and Song Qi, the four of them, were somewhat confused; they had no idea what the elders were talking about. Blood Blade Star Thieves, our branch making mistakes, and talk of rectifying those mistakeswhat did all that mean? For a moment, a myriad of questions arose in their minds. It was then that they heard their father, Song Chao, say: "Dad, since elder brother''s promotion is imminent, it''s time to involve these young ones as well. If it really comes down to action, relying solely on the few Escort Ships under our command won''t be enough." "After a while, Little You should also be able to advance to First Rank. Over the coming months, let us take turns bringing the five of them over to stand guard together, allowing them to familiarize themselves ahead of time," he suggested. Song Mingsong thought it over for a moment and then quickly nodded in agreement. "Agreed!" With the grandfather''s consent, Song Hai, the second uncle seated to the left, took the opportunity to say: "Then for the next two months, I''ll take two of them with me." He looked toward the four, "You four decide among yourselves." After brief consultation, it was decided that Song Qi and Song Wen would first accompany Song Hai to the Star Domain where the Blood Blade Star Thieves were located for surveillance. Meanwhile, Song Chi and Song Lin would wait two months for Song Chao to lead them. After the discussion ended, taking advantage of the blue holographic screen still being active, Song Chi quickly approached his father and whispered a question. After a brief explanation from his father, he finally understood the gist of the matter. It turned out that their White Tower Floating Land branch of the Song family was just one offshoot of the Dinghai Song Family. Decades ago, his grandfather had just advanced to Third Rank when an error during a family mission led to its ultimate failure. This was why their entire household had moved to the White Tower Floating Land. And from his father''s vague revelations, the ultimate goal of that mission years ago was a Red Epic-Level component. In other words, because of his grandfather''s error, the family indirectly lost out on a Red Fleet Component. Song Chi was taken aback. A Red Epic-Level Fleet Component was even higher in quality than the Orange Glory; until now, he had only heard about such components through textbooks and the internet, never imagining that his family had once had the strength to vie for such high-caliber components. Chapter 98: 83: Red Epic Level Carrier-based Component (Seeking Subscriptions)_2 From this, it''s clear that the strength of the Dinghai Song Family is extraordinary. As for why my father has been tailing the Blood Blade Star Thieves for years on end, he did not elaborate, but he revealed that the Blood Blade Star Thieves have something of great value in their possession. If we can get our hands on it, our lineage can make up for past mistakes and be reinstated into the family. After understanding all this, the first thing Song Chi did upon returning to his bedroom was to connect to the White Tower local network with the Seed of Torch. He opened the search engine, typed in the five keywords "Blood Blade Star Thieves," and clicked search. Soon, a string of information posts popped up. Song Chi chose a few that were trending and had the most replies, all of which required a fee. Yes, most of these posts weren''t freecredible and hard-to-come-by posts had a viewing fee set by the posters. Fortunately, they were cheap, only 5 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin each, so Song Chi straightforwardly viewed all of them, quickly obtaining the basic information about the Blood Blade Star Thieves. The Blood Blade Star Thieves, a mid to small-sized group active at the border region between the Chaotic Star Field and the Chenxing Principality, have been around for nearly two hundred years, it is said. The total number of members in the Blood Blade Star Thieves is about a hundred, with five Second Rank Torch Ship Captains and more than twenty First Rank Torch Ship Captains, with the rest being Zero Rank. Additionally, the leader of the Blood Blade Star Thieves and the owner of the Blood Blade Cruiser, known as "Blood Saber," is said to have already been a Third Rank Torch Captain as early as one hundred and fifty years ago, with extremely powerful strength. At this point, Song Chi was shockedbeing Third Rank one hundred and fifty years ago meant that this "Blood Saber," leader of the star thieves, was probably about the same age as Zhu Yaokui. A three-hundred-year-old at Third Rank, and Song Mingsong is still only two hundred and thirty years old. With such a big age difference, could my grandfather really defeat him? Song Chi even speculated that the reason why the family members haven''t made their move is probably due to their wariness of the opponent''s strength. Now that his elder uncle is about to advance, having two Third Rankers will basically ensure that they can firmly suppress Blood Saber. Therefore, they''re now preparing to take action. Thinking of this, Song Chi became somewhat anxious. Realizing he might come into contact with Third Rank level battles within a year, a strong sense of crisis welled up within him. "No, the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component must be enhanced to Second Rank limit!" His determination to enhance the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component became firmer; however, Song Chi thought for a moment and felt a headache coming on about where to obtain a Mercury Crystal. This thing isn''t incredibly rare, but it''s also not commonly foundit would probably be very difficult to procure in a short time. In the basement second level of the Furious Lion Compound, as the elevator came to a halt, Song Chi stepped into the subterranean second floor space made entirely of special alloy. In front of him was Grandma Bai Xiuqin''s maid, Lan Die, who was said to have come over from the Bai Family at the time of the marriage and possesses absolute loyalty to the current Song Family. However, this maid, now with white hair and having reached the end of her life at First Rank, was nearing the end of her journey. "Fourth Young Master, I won''t be going inside. Just go in and choose for yourself, but as the young lady said, you can only take the Mercury Crystal you mentioned earlier," she said. "Thank you, Grandma Lan Die. Your grandson understands," Song Chi replied. Click. With a light swipe of the access card given by his grandmother, "Ka-ka-ka!" The alloy door in front of him slowly opened, and Song Chi stepped into the family''s secret vault. Yes, this sealed chamber, constructed entirely of special alloy, was the Song Family''s, or rather, their lineage''s, secret vault. Song Chi had heard from his father that there were quite a few treasures inside. Therefore, stepping into the vault for the first time, Song Chi looked curiously to the left and right. However, as time went on, disappointment gradually emerged in Song Chi''s eyes. The vault didn''t seem large, covering only dozens of square meters with not too many shelves inside. But after he had looked at all the shelves, this idea was completely overturned. Although there were not many items in the vault, they were all exceedingly rare objects. Aside from the common white relics, there were more than twenty blue oddities and even four purple relics, giving Song Chi a dazzling sensation. Setting aside blue and white relics for a moment, among the four Purple Quality relics, Song Chi saw one that especially aroused his desire. This relic, known as the "Streaming Light Essence," is born from an extremely special essence of the starry sea and can be converted into a special component called the "Streaming Light Propulsor," which can effectively enhance the cruising speed of a Torch Warship. Streaming Light Propulsor lv0 Quality: Purple ``` Feature: An additional 50% increase in thruster thrust. Consumption: 8/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Increase of 80% in thrust, 80% increase in warship travel speed. UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 800 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Streaming Light Stone With a Purple Engine already in hand, the Cang Qiong had a sufficient energy supply. In order to convert this energy into increased agility and speed for the warship, what was needed was this thruster. However, it was clear that he, who had acquired two Purple Relics in a short period, was unlikely to lay his hands on this Purple Thruster component any time soon, as it was part of the entire family''s wealth. Besides, Song Chi saw many other extremely rare resources and treasures. For example, a Starry Sea Tiankui tree heart that was several thousand years old; the Starry Sea Tiankui is a relatively common Starry Sea plant. However, that is only relative to other Starry Sea plants, and actually finding it in the vast Starry Sea is extremely difficult, not to mention killing it and preserving its most precious heart. Just this piece of the Starry Sea Tiankui tree heart alone could extend a person''s life by 50 years; in the outside world, it would certainly cause an uproar. Or, for instance, a fist-sized piece of ten-thousand-year-old volcanic lava iron essence, which is one of the special resources needed when a First Rank Torch Warship advances to Second Rank, and its value is extremely high. After observing for a while, Song Chi did not find the Mercury Crystal he needed, or rather, there were no such resources in quantities of dozens or hundreds of tons on these shelves. Seemingly having thought of something, he made his way to the deepest part of the vault and indeed found an alloy door marked "Mineral Storage Room". If he wasn''t mistaken, those large quantities of mineral resources should all be placed in this Mineral Storage Room. Indeed, as expected, shortly after entering the Mineral Storage Room, Song Chi found many moderately rare minerals, such as gas and uranium ores, and including the Mercury Crystals he needed. After checking, Song Chi estimated that there were about 1200 tons of Mercury Crystals in this spacious Mineral Storage Room, which he thought should be roughly sufficient for the enhancement of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator components. Summoning the Cang Qiong on the warship platform intentionally left open in the center of this Mineral Storage Room, Song Chi began to enhance it right there without intent to transfer the materials elsewhere. The first enhancement wasn''t the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, but the newly acquired Purple "Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine". Only by enhancing this engine to a certain extent could he then confidently enhance the Dark Matter Energy Shield. [Are you sure you want to spend 8 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 500 Energy Points + 5 Zero Rank Life Cores to upgrade the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine from lv0 to lv1?] "Confirmed!" He enhanced the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine to lv20 in one go, using a total of 259 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 478 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and some zero and First Rank Life Cores. Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine lv20 Quality: Purple Feature: An additional 65% increase in energy supply efficiency Consumption: 40/s Energy Supply: 660/s Post-overload Buffer: 20 minutes Energy Pool: 30,000 Points (able to store 30,000 Energy Points) Convertible: {Shadowcapture Reactor} UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, 20 Second Rank Life Cores, 1 Titanium Crystal. After enhancing to Second Rank, Song Chi found himself left with only 721 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, which caused him some pain as the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine, although powerful, had consumed an astonishing amount of resources. In the blink of an eye, thousands of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin were gone. It was only thanks to the funds supplied by his great-uncle that he could afford such an enhancement. Otherwise, with the meager amount he had left previously, not to mention further enhancing the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator components, just the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine would have been more than enough to deal him a heavy blow. Furthermore, to continue enhancing, he would need strategic level resources like Titanium Crystals. However, to be fair, the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine at lv20 did justify such expenditure with its attributes. ps: Please subscribe!!! ``` Chapter 99: 84: [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator Lv29] (Please Subscribe) ``` Leaving aside everything else, just the 30,000 Points Youneng Pool was enough to avoid worrying about the subsequent enhancement requirements of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. The Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv19 needed only 15,000 Spectral Energy Points to upgrade to lv20, and now with these 30,000 Points, it was feasible to enhance the generator directly to the limit of the Second Rank. Discussing energy supply efficiency, it offers 660 Spectral Energy Points per second, nearly three times that of an Assaulter Engine of the same level, truly worthy of a purple quality engine component. After enhancing the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine component, it was finally time for the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. This component, the highest quality on the Cang Qiong Warship at that time, had already been enhanced to lv19. Thus, Song Chi spent 150 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin + 15,000 Spectral Energy Points + 80 tons of Mercury Crystal to upgrade it to Second Rank (lv20). After that, First Rank Floating Land Origin was no longer needed. With 540 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin + 1,260 tons of Mercury Crystal, and an additional 90 Titanium Crystals, the orange Glory Quality Energy Shield was finally enhanced to lv29. By now, not only had Song Chi used up all of the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin in his hands, but the Mercury Crystals in the vault were almost completely depleted. Moreover, the Titanium Crystals given by his father were down to the last 10. However, this [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] could not be enhanced any further for the time being. As a Torch Warship merged with a white Seed of Torch, the ship body of the white Torch itself sets the limit for component enhancements to Second Rank, which is lv20 to lv29. To continue enhancing beyond lv30, one must possess a Torch Warship body of blue or higher quality. Consequently, Song Chi would have to slowly find higher level Fire Seeds to advance, but he shouldn''t expect to be able to enhance the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator again any time soon. Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv29 Quality: Orange Feature: Shield Value additionally increased by 100% Feature 2: Shield Defense Value doubled Consumption: 200/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 15,360 Shield Value: 307,200/307,200 Charge: 20s; Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes UpRank Requirement: 150 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 35,000 Spectral Energy Points, 200 tons of Mercury Crystal, 30 Titanium Crystals {Note: Has reached the limit of the ship body''s enhancement capability, cannot be further enhanced.} Looking at the detailed attributes of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, Song Chi felt a sense of satisfaction. A mere 10-level enhancement had used up tens of thousands of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, but its attributes were strong enough. With nearly 310,000 Points in Shield Value plus 15,000 in defense, it was likely that even the main cannons of a Third Rank Cruiser would only be able to withstand two or three shots. And if one actually encountered a terrifying existence like a cruiser, having a buffer time of two or three shots was enough for Song Chi to enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. With that thought, Song Chi was even more pleased. However, as he accounted for the remaining assets in his hands, his fairly good mood quickly turned gloomy. Merely for two components, he was left with just 571 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and only a few dozen strands of Zero Rank; Second Rank had none left, just enough to be used up when the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator was enhanced to lv29. With this result, Song Chi, who had originally intended to enhance the Brainwave Remote Control System and the Abnormal Status Purifier, immediately dismissed the idea. Due to grandma''s big birthday, what could have been the fourth Ruins Market trade opened a few days earlier was postponed until now. He was not inclined to delay any longer. After returning to Jiangyuan City tomorrow, he would start it right away. He was quite looking forward to his first Ruins Market trade after advancing, especially since not only Zero Rank Alien Races but also First Rank ones would be able to enter this time. Therefore, facing First Rank Aliens with stronger purchasing power and more substantial assets, he must acquire a sufficient quantity of goods; only then could he earn more. Resolute, Song Chi withdrew the Cang Qiong Warship, but looking at the nearly depleted storage area for Mercury Crystals, he shrank back instinctively, unsure if grandpa would give him a severe reprimand upon finding out. ... The next day, in the suburbs of Baita City, the rental flying car carrying Song Chi arrived at the designated location. Not long after he got off, Song Ting, who had been waiting there, hastened over. "Song Chi, what are you mailing that''s taking so long? It couldn''t be that you went to..." Song Chi cut off the girl''s words with a fierce expression, and then the two got into the Pentium III Dynamic Energy Car parked not far away, owned by his father. White Tower Floating Land wasn''t big, and the speed of the Dynamic Energy Car was not slow. Just over an hour later, they returned to Jiangyuan City. Song Chi''s initial suggestion was to simply summon the Torch Warship and travel quickly, as it would take only a few minutes, and even with Song Ting, it would cost no more than one strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin. He just wanted to get home and open the Ruins Market trade as quickly as possible. But this was sternly vetoed by Song Ting. According to her, although White Tower Floating Land was not large, about ten million square kilometers, its scenery was unique, and they shouldn''t waste the beautiful landscapes on the journey just to save time. Song Chi''s parents had no objection to this reasoning. Song Chi knew it was just an excuse from Song Ting; she simply didn''t want to return to Jiangyuan City so soon because she would have to go back to school immediately. However, he didn''t bother to point it out. And his parents could clearly see through it as well. After dropping Song Ting off at Tenglong Middle School, Song Chi also got off the car as he needed to purchase goods at the Torch Market. This time, he did not plan to use his own identity, as the quantity of goods he needed to buy was somewhat large. ``` Chapter 100: 84: 【Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv29】 (Subscribe Please)_2 ``` Including the remaining Floating Land Origin in his possession, if he also sold the Assaulter Engine he had replaced, as well as some scattered resources on the Cangqiong, the total funds he could bring out this time was roughly around ten thousand threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Ten thousand threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin was no small figure. If he used his original identity to purchase with such an amount of money, attracting attention was inevitable. Moreover, Song Chi had no intention of exchanging the 571 threads of First Rank Floating Land Origin in his hands through official stores. The official exchange rate was 1 (First Rank) to 10 (Zero Rank), whereas in the black market it was 1 to 12, even 1 to 13. After calculating, he could exchange over a thousand threads more of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. He wasn''t so foolish as to go through official channels for the exchange. Half an hour later, having successfully emerged from the black market, the First Rank Floating Land Origin Song Chi had on him had turned into 7423 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. However, there was a minor incident. Even though he had concealed his identity and completed the exchange at the fastest speed, he was still targeted by someoneperhaps a person who specialized in such robbery and murder, or maybe someone sent by the merchant he had dealt with. In any case, it took him quite some effort to finally get away safely. This experience made him realize that as the level of the Ruins Market advanced to First Rank, the volume of Floating Land Origin he traded each time increased dramatically. Entering and exiting the black market, even with a concealed identity, was useless. The greater the sums involved, the more likely he was to be targeted, and the risk of exposure would continually rise. Thinking of this, he silently decided that henceforth, the mineral resources he brought back from the Alien Star Domain should not be sold through the black market. It would be safer to directly trade them in the Ruins Market. After all, the previous few times he had only risked selling his gains in the black market due to a lack of startup capital. Now, after several trades, he always had sufficient Ruins Market trading startup funds on hand, eliminating this step wouldn''t have much impact. Moreover, it would be best not to go purchase stock in person in the future. Instead, he could just use a Fire Peony Soldier Figurine or something similiar, controlled by a Brainwave Remote Control System. Of course, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were still not very safe. It was no secret that he had a Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree on the Cangqiong, as he had used it several times in public. It would be better to get a combat robot with untraceable origins from the black market to replace it. While thinking about this, he quickly switched back to his original identity and sold the Assaulter Engine, which had been downgraded to lv0, to a regular store. This engine had been purchased through official channels before, and its origins were easy to track. Concealing his identity and selling it otherwise would rather seem like an attempt to hide something obvious. However, while the previous purchase cost him 2300 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, this time the store''s buying price was only 2000 threads. In just under twenty days, he had lost 300 threads. In addition, there was the "Fire Pattern Turtle Shell Ship Armor," also for 2000 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Even though he was accustomed to the ruthless nature of these merchants, Song Chi still found it somewhat difficult to accept. At the same time, a thought suddenly sprang to his mind: doing business on the same piece of Starry Sea Floating Land was so lucrative, weren''t his previous trades at threefold or fivefold profit margin a bit miserly, considering that Zhu Tian Ruins Market connected civilizations from different domains of the Shattered Starry Sea? "Should I raise the price more? Maybe eightfold, tenfoldor even simply a hundredfold?" After pondering for a moment, his gaze gradually firmed up, and he decided to try tenfold sales once the Ruins Market opened for trading, but let''s forget about hundredfold for now. If the market was good, he would consider doing hundredfold later. The price disparity between different civilizations, different Star Domains, or even different galaxies, was enormous. Tenfold really wasn''t that exaggerated. Seeing that he had amassed over ten thousand threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi again concealed his identity and began purchasing the various items he had planned for. Genetic optimization potions were naturally a must. This time he took 2000 vials, costing 2000 threads of Floating Land Origin. He bought 1000 vials of Primary Body Tempering Elixir, costing 1000 threads of Floating Land Origin. He bought 200 vials of Intermediate Body Tempering Elixir, costing 2000 threads of Floating Land Origin. One hundred suits of Zero Rank civilian exoskeleton armor, costing 2000 threads of Floating Land Origin. Twenty suits of First Rank military exoskeleton armor, costing 2000 threads of Floating Land Origin. Ten First Rank military energy pulse guns, costing 500 threads of Floating Land Origin. Ten thousand Tungsten Gold Combat Shields and ten thousand Tungsten Gold Lances, costing 200 threads of Floating Land Origin. ``` ``` High-level titanium alloy battle shields, 100 of them, high-level titanium alloy longswords, 100 pieces, Floating Land Origin1000. After a good round of acquisitions, the more than ten thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin he had on hand were all spent, but this also left Song Chi with a substantial amount of merchandise to sell. Looking at the pile of resources amassed on the Cang Qiong, a trace of anticipation flickered in Song Chi''s heart. If he could truly sell them at ten times their price, just this batch of items could earn him nearly one hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. After returning home and greeting his parents, Song Chi immediately locked himself in his bedroom. Spectral Energy coursed through his body, flowing into the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank hanging around his neck, and then his figure quietly vanished from the bedroom. Since his Torch Warship couldn''t convert the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank into a shipborne component, he always kept it hung around his neck. Inside the Ruins Market, Song Chi''s figure appeared. His gaze swept around and, not finding any signs of attacks from Void Demons, he finally relaxed a little. Although he had used an Abnormal Status Purifier to remove that Demon Mark, he was still somewhat uneasy. Fortunately, for over a month straight, there had been no further incidents of being discovered by Void Demons. By now, he could almost confirm that the Demon Mark was indeed completely eradicated, and the "Averting Misfortune" feature of the Ruins Market had been reactivated, ensuring no other Void Demons could track him down by the mark. Standing before the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, Song Chi watched as 36 points of light gradually lit up on the platform. He turned his gaze toward the entrance of the Ruins Market, where thirty-six spiral gateways quietly emerged. As he waited in silence, a certain tension lurked in Song Chi''s eyes. This was, after all, the first transaction since the Ruins Market advanced to First Rank, and naturally, he hoped for as many First Rank Alien Races to come through as possiblethe more there were, the more he could earn. Although the Ruins Market provided a hefty income every month, Song Chi quickly realized he still had a substantial financial shortfall to address. For starters, the [Brainwave Remote Control System] and the [Abnormal Status Purifier] on board the Cang Qiong had yet to be enhanced, and just these two components would require a significant sum of money. Next, the current patrol radar and the shipborne secondary cannon on the Cang Qiong were still of colorless quality and needed to be replaced as soon as possible. Even the Goldrock Ship Armor could use an upgrade in quality, so this matter also needed to be scheduled. Moreover, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market required the addition of a shielding configuration to conceal the disturbances caused by ascending. Let''s not forget the Buluo Civilization Ruins; to explore them again, he would need a main cannon with stronger attack power and the attribute of attacking multiple targets. Finally, since the Cang Qiong had ascended to First Rank, collecting the special resources necessary for enhancing to Second Rank Escort Ship based on his previous pace also needed to be planned. Thinking about all this, Song Chi felt overwhelmed, as the shortfall of Floating Land Origin was immense. Of course, this was also related to the notable quality of the components installed on the Cang Qiong. Take, for example, the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator that had just been enhanced to Lv29, tens of thousands of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, were just enough for a 10-level enhancement. In the hands of an ordinary First Rank Torch Warship captain, this amount could purchase several components of blue quality. After sighing, Song Chi quickly bounced back. With the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the speed of acquiring various resources was still terrifyingly fast. If the test to sell at tenfold was successful, he would earn ninety thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin from this one transaction alone. Ninety thousand strands a month, that''s over a million strands a year; such calculations were quite astonishing. While his thoughts were racing, a subtle spatial fluctuation came from the entrance, and Song Chi''s face lit up with joy, knowing that an Alien Race had come through the spatial gate. Turning his head to look, the joy in his eyes grew even more intensethe one who had entered was a First Rank Alien Race, a great start indeed. This Alien Race had a humanoid upper body and four legs on the lower half, gripping a metal long spear in hand, with eyes that showed a deep wariness. Memories flowed through Song Chi''s mind, and soon, he softly uttered three words. "Centaur?" ``` Chapter 101: 85: Orange Quality Fire Seed Marvel (Please Subscribe) This creature was very similar to the centaurs from his memory, but he couldn''t be sure if they were indeed the same. As for centaurs, being a kind of demi-human, they possess exceptional stamina and speed and are also skilled in archery, making them one of the most common races within the Starry Sea. Upon entering the Ruins Market and seeing the rule light screen at the entrance, the centaur wielding an iron spear finally relaxed. The rule light screen was a manifestation of the Ruins Market Law; a mere glance was enough to make any alien creature looking at it fully believe in the list of rules displayed on it. When he saw Song Chi drifting from one shop to another, the First Rank centaur seemed to think of something. It began to stride quickly towards the various shops on its four hooves. The centaur had no interest in military or civilian exoskeleton armor. To be more precise, it was incapable of having any interest; as the Torch Civilization, a Starry Sea human civilization, produced exoskeleton armor tailored for humans or humanoid species of similar size, which centaurs like these were unable to wear. As for the specialized exoskeleton armor tailored by certain powers, families, or conglomerates for their own enslaved creatures, these were not available on the market. Originally, Song Chi thought it would end up like other alien races, ultimately stopping at the genetic potion shop, but the outcome was somewhat unexpected. "Tungsten Gold War Shield, Tungsten Gold Lance?" After a moment of confusion, Song Chi quickly realized that although these centaurs were also skilled with the bow and arrow, their robust bodies provided them with even greater close-combat fighting capabilities. This could be inferred from the blood-stained iron spear in the centaur''s hand. When it came to deciding the outcome of close combat, besides physique and strength, sharp weapons and solid defense were also key factors. Compared to the iron spear in the hands of this First Rank centaur, a Tungsten Gold Lance naturally fell short; the spear seemed to be made of fine iron, and although the craftsmanship was lackluster, the material itself made the spear sharp and durable, better than a Tungsten Gold Lance. However, Song Chi speculated that there might be a tribe behind this First Rank centaur. There should be many Zero Rank centaurs in its tribe, otherwise, it would not be interested in these Zero Rank shields and weapons. Of course, this was before it reached the shops selling high-quality Titanium Alloy Battle Shields and Longswords, otherwise these First Rank armaments would likely make this centaur even more covetous. As he expected, not long after leaving the Tungsten Gold Armor shop, the First Rank centaur arrived at the high-quality Titanium Alloy Armament shop. Then, excitement completely replaced the expression on its face. Its tribe was only a medium-small tribe with less than ten thousand centaurs. There were no centaur blacksmiths capable of forging fine weapons, which was why the casualties in its tribe were consistently higher than other tribes in conflicts, also the fundamental reason why the centaur numbers in the tribe did not increase. After paying 50 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, it obtained a silver-white high-quality Titanium Alloy Longsword. Swinging it back and forth for several seconds, the centaur felt increasingly satisfied; the high-quality Titanium Alloy Longsword was better than it had imagined, several levels above those weapons crafted by so-called elite blacksmiths from other tribes. Compared to the price, 50 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin was not very expensive. In the past, the surrounding tribes took advantage of the fact that this tribe was unable to forge fine weapons, selling their weapons at high prices and of mediocre quality that needed replacing often. The tribe''s finances were largely spent on purchasing weapons every year. Looking at the hundred Titanium Alloy Battle Shields and Longswords laid out in the shop, the centaur suppressed the excitement in its heart, quickly left the shop, and headed towards the entrance of the Ruins Market; it did not have enough Floating Land Origin on it and had to return to its tribe as soon as possible. Seeing the centaur''s urgency, Song Chi was in an excellent mood. As long as the force behind it had sufficient financial power, with just these two hundred pieces of high-quality Titanium Alloy Armaments, he could earn nearly ten thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin or, conversely, almost a thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. Suddenly, the weight that had been previously on his heart due to the huge financial gap warmed up considerably. It wasn''t long before the First Rank centaur returned to the Ruins Market, and this time, it was followed by hundreds of other centaurs. The majority of them were Zero Rank, and there were also more than ten First Rank centaurs. Unsurprisingly, upon returning to the Ruins Market, the group of centaurs all followed closely behind the first First Rank centaur that had entered the market, heading straight for the armament shops. Making their way through the central street of the Ruins Market, some of the younger centaurs who appeared to be underage kept looking around, their eyes filled with curiosity about the unknown. Seeing this, Song Chi became even more pleased. From this momentum, it seemed that the group of centaurs was planning to take all the items from both armament shops. Ten minutes later, as the group of centaurs emerged from the two shops, each of them carried at least ten sets of armaments. Yet even so, this round had taken only over a thousand items; nearly twenty thousand Tungsten Gold Combat Shields and Lances awaited them to fetch from the Tungsten Gold Armor shop. Indeed, the group of centaurs was quite generous, and they really took everything from the two armament shops in one go. Currently, Song Chi''s hands had already gained an additional 2000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin + 10000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. The speed of making money was astonishing. Chapter 102: 85: Orange Quality Fire Seed Marvel (Requesting Subscriptions)_2 Besides, several First Rank centaurs did not leave but continued wandering through other shops, and soon they became interested in genetic potions and body tempering potions. However, it was unclear whether it was because their bodies were already very strong, rendering the genetic potions and body tempering potions less effective for them, or perhaps after purchasing those combat tools they didn''t have much money left. In any case, they only bought 100 vials of each, the genetic optimization potion, and the primary body tempering potion, and didn''t want even one vial of the intermediate body tempering potion. Song Chi didn''t mind this. After the few dozen minutes of buffering, other aliens had also entered through the spatial gates. Now, apart from the hundred-odd centaurs in the Ruins Market, there were several hundreds of other alien races present. There was bound to be a lifeform that would purchase these genetic potions. What was giving him a headache was the hundreds of pieces of exoskeleton armor, as up to now, none of the various alien species that had entered the Ruins Market were humanoid, let alone from the Starry Sea Human Race, which led to the exoskeleton armor being left untouched. In the free trading area, at this moment, a number of alien species had already gathered. Song Chi continued to roam around this area as usual. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, with a part of his mind shifting to the shops on the side of the street, particularly drawn to the group of centaurs again. After summoning more of their centaur kin and having transported all the tungsten gold combat shields and tungsten gold lances back to their tribe, a few First Rank centaurs wandered into a shop specialized in buying items. This was not the focal point, as many other alien races had previously entered this shop. However, after realizing that the shop was purchasing Titanium Crystals, all the aliens without exception quickly shook their heads and left. But currently, these few First Rank centaurs had already stayed in the shop for over two minutes. Song Chi''s mind whirred, driving the Power of Laws within the Ruins Market Secret Realm to scrutinize the facial expressions of those few First Rank centaurs. He was soon taken aback. From the subtle changes in the eyes of the few First Rank centaurs, it seemed that they truly possessed, or at least knew of, the existence of the mysterious substance, the Titanium Crystals, that the shop was purchasing. Thinking of this, he immediately became excited. Since the last trade fair, this shop had been specially used for purchasing strategic resources such as Titanium Crystals, even though he had added another type of item for purchase, which was not any other random thing but rather Starry Sea Oddities of Purple Quality or above. Both of these were definitely heavyweight news. Even if the Starry Sea Oddity of Purple Quality and above didn''t necessarily serve as a Fire Source for upranking the Seed of Torch, Song Chi was still willing to give it a try. Starry Sea Oddities of Purple Quality and above were rare indeed, and they warranted at least a glance. Just as he was thinking this, the few First Rank centaurs inside the buying shop finished their eye contact and hesitated for a while. Eventually, the First Rank centaur who first entered the Ruins Market asked, "Excuse me, is this ''Titanium Crystal'' valuable?" In the free trading area, Song Chi was shaken. With a thought: "Could it truly be possible?" Then he quickly sent out another thought, manipulating the display screen in the buying shop to unfold a reply. "Each crystal can be exchanged for thirty genetic optimization potions, or primary body tempering potions, and can also be traded for three intermediate body tempering potions. This type of body tempering potion has good effects for the vast majority of First Rank life entities in the Starry Sea." Seeing the reply emerge in the Starry Sea''s common language on the screen, the few First Rank centaurs exchanged glances once more, and then left together. Compared to last time, Song Chi was even more tense. After all, this was Titanium Crystal, far too precious compared to Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin. The brief ten-odd minutes felt endlessly agonizing to him, so when the group of First Rank centaurs reappeared in the Ruins Market, he immediately shifted his gaze towards them, while inwardly he was roaring silently. "I hope it really is so..." Titanium Crystal was an exceptionally rare special resource. In the Shattered Starry Sea, there were countless types of mineral resources, including many resembling Titanium Crystal, and his fear was that all of this might be a mistake. In the buying shop, under Song Chi''s anxious watch, the few First Rank centaurs fumbled on their bodies and soon took out several dozen silver-white, lustrous crystals. Song Chi''s spiritual focus converged, all gathering upon the several dozen shimmering crystals, to determine whether they were indeed titanium crystals. Dozens of seconds later, Song Chi, who still stood in a certain area of the marketplace, bore a mask of extreme disappointment on his face. Though these crystals looked remarkably like titanium crystals in appearance, whether in size, shape, or color, lamentably, after his careful inspection, they turned out not to be titanium crystals, but a special mineral highly similar to them. As for what kind of resource they actually were, Song Chi was also in the dark, because the official comprehensive resource guide of the Torch Civilization did not have any record of them, obviously a mineral yet to be discovered. There''s a saying that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment; this phrase was a true reflection of Song Chi''s current state of mind. He could only console himself, thinking that titanium crystals were such extremely rare resources that it would be abnormal to come across them effortlessly. Once he recovered, his thoughts turned again, and the reply also came from the central light screen of the trading shop simultaneously. "A mineral extremely similar to titanium crystals, not titanium crystals!!" Seeing this sentence, several First Rank centaurs also felt a great disappointment, as their tribe wasn''t strong, being only a mid-small-sized tribe, hence the reserves of capital within their tribe were very limited. The reason they did not buy gene optimization potions and body tempering potions in large quantities was not because of poor effects, but rather, after purchasing that batch of tungsten gold and high-level titanium alloy combat gear, the funds they could mobilize had nearly depleted. They had originally thought that if these crystals turned out to be titanium crystals, they could be used in place of Floating Land Origin to obtain a large batch of genetic potions, but to their dismay, the crystals turned out not to be titanium crystals. The faces of the few First Rank centaurs looked ugly. They had been coveting those genetic potions, even if they couldn''t use them themselves, they could be given to the young children in the tribe to set a sound foundation. If so, coupled with that batch of top-rank combat gear, in less than twenty years, when the young children of the tribe grew up, the strength of the entire tribe would skyrocket. By then, if they managed to exterminate the few surrounding tribes, their tribe might very well leap over the threshold of a mid-sized tribe and become a large tribe in one go. But this particularly wonderful vision broke apart at the very first step, how could they be uplifted by that. At this point, Song Chi also shifted his spiritual focus away from the group of First Rank centaurs, since they were not titanium crystals, he naturally lost interest. In the next twenty-plus hours, the number of alien species in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market broke through two thousand, making the free-trade zone even more bustling, a good omen that meant even if the goods sold in the shops were discounted, the revenue from transaction taxes would not be trivial. As for all the merchandise in the shops, they were almost completely sold out in less than ten hours. Even those more than one hundred sets of exoskeleton armors were purchased by an incoming humanoid species. Finally, near the close of the Ruins Market transactions, through trading, Song Chi exchanged more than ten thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin for over one thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, and the exchange ratio remained at 1:11. However, just before the Ruins Market transactions were about to end, those few First Rank centaurs grabbed Song Chi''s attention for the third time. In the trading shop, after considerable thought, the First Rank centaur who entered first said something to the light screen in front of him, and it was this statement that made Song Chi shift his attention over at once. "Although those are not titanium crystals, we had no intention of deceiving anyone with fakes. Besides, I know the whereabouts of an Orange Quality Strange Object Fire Seed." It was the latter half of this statement that caught Song Chi''s high attention. Purple Quality Fire Seeds, as Strange Objects of the Starry Sea, were already rare enough, let alone an Orange Glory Quality Strange Object Fire Seed. No matter whether this Orange Glory Fire Seed could act as a Fire Source UpRank for the Seed of Torch or not, its intrinsic value was inestimable with Low Rank Floating Land Origin. ps: During the New Year holidays, I can only manage two chapters (8k characters), as there''s no time to write. Please bear with me. Also, I humbly request monthly tickets, recommendation tickets, and subscriptions. Chapter 103: 86: Lord of the Starfield (Please Subscribe) After brewing thoughts for a moment, Song Chi''s mind started to work and he began to craft a reply. "How can you prove the existence of the ''Orange Glory Quality Fire Seed'' Starry Sea Oddity? And since you''ve only seen it and do not possess it, how can you ensure that you can ultimately obtain this Strange Object?" Seeing the response on the light screen, the expressions of the First Rank Centaurs flickered uncertainly. From this reply, it was not hard to discern that the great existence behind the market indeed had the means to permit them re-entry into the market. But just as the answer on the screen posed, how could they persuade an existence of such an unknown and high position? With that thought, they stopped hinting with their eyes and started to speak openly instead. With only the last ten minutes remaining before the end of the current Ruins Market transactions, time was running out for them. "Gairo, are you referring to the ''Red Origin Heavenly Fire'' from the ''Red Origin Tribe''? But the Red Origin Tribe was once an ancient and large tribe, and even though it has declined, it is still not something our ''Eastern Green Tribe'' can currently provoke," one said. "Indeed, we have seen that Red Origin Heavenly Fire, but how can we prove it now? Moreover, it''s rumored that there''s a Third Rank heavenly Centaur sitting in the Red Origin Tribe, which is not an entity we can reckon with." "What I meant was certainly not to start a war with the Red Origin Tribe. We just need to stir up some trouble. Haven''t the Grey Wolf Tribe and the Red Origin Tribe been engaging in small-scale conflicts lately? We just need to add fuel to the fire, and once they start an all-out war, we can take action in secret." ... Listening to these ongoing discussions, Song Chi''s thoughts raced. He could tell that the other party was unable to provide proof of the ''Orange Quality Fire Seed Marvel,'' or else they wouldn''t be beating around the bush like this. What he was contemplating now was whether to trust this group of Centaurs even once. Even if they couldn''t present any evidence and there was no assurance of obtaining that so-called Red Origin Heavenly Fire, it was, after all, an Orange Quality Fire Seed involved. Orange Glory Quality. This was a title component. It was said that it could be enhanced to the Fifth Rank, and at this level, one would be known as the Lord of the Starfield in the entire Shattered Starry Sea. The value of the title alone made its worth evident. After hesitating for a while, a sudden inspiration struck Song Chi, and an idea came to mind. The reason he didn''t continue enhancing the Zhu Tian Ruins Market after it reached level 10 was that to enhance it to level 11, the market''s transaction volume needed to reach 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, which had not yet been met. However, after this transaction, this condition would naturally be fulfilled, so after this market session ended, he could enhance the market once more. And once the market was enhanced to level 11, according to his previous guess, a second "Guest Room" on the inn''s second floor would likely open up, granting him a second ''Ruins Market Guest Token.'' With that thought, Song Chi made up his mind. In the purchasing shop, the First Rank Centaurs were anxiously staring at the light screen in front of them, waiting for a potential reply. Just then, the font on the screen changed, and a brand-new sentence emerged. To say it was a sentence, but it was really just one word. "Agreed!" The Centaurs within the shop were overjoyed. After more than twenty hours, they were acutely aware of the value of the market they stood on. After discreet inquiries by their tribe, they understood that all creatures that traded in this market came from different Floating Lands, different Star Domains, and even different River Domains. Just this fact alone had allowed their entire tribe to earn more wealth in the past 24 hours than they might have accrued over decades. With a few more entries into this market, their entire tribe would stand to gain endlessly. Amid their joy, a bronze Token suddenly appeared out of nowhere and finally landed in the hands of the First Rank Centaur who had first entered the market. As the Ruins Market Guest Token came into contact with the First Rank Centaur''s body, all the information about this Token surfaced in his mind. Knowing that this Token was the key to entering the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in the future, that Centaur explained to its companions, and their excitement mounted even more. But just as they were reveling in excitement, the light screen in front of them began to change once more, and a new message appeared. "This Ruins Market Guest Token can only be used once. I will give you one year. If you can obtain that Orange Fire Seed Marvel within this time, the number of uses for this Token will increase to ten. In the future, if you can provide other high-quality Starry Sea Oddities, the number of uses can be further increased. Otherwise, after a year, this Token will be retracted." After reading this message, the excitement on the Centaurs'' faces quickly faded. One year, this timeframe was not long, even exceedingly short, to fully instigate a conflict between two medium to large tribes and profit in the chaos was no easy task. "One year might not be enough, may I ask for more time...?" The Centaurs wanted to continue to haggle, but a sudden strong force of rejection acted upon them, not allowing any resistance. After a dizzying whirl, when they came to their senses, they found themselves standing in a dense forest not far from their own tribe''s lands, right where the Spatial Gate from the market had been placed. Behind them, there was a large group of Zero Rank Centaurs, equally bewildered, holding various small goods in their hands. Chapter 104: 86: Lord of the Star Domain (Subscription Request)_2 ``` At the forefront of the crowd, a First Rank centaur held a bronze-colored Ruins Market Guest Token, a look of determination on its face as it whispered to several other First Rank centaurs at its side: "Return to the tribe first, and later tonight we will immediately start the scheme to provoke conflict between the Red Origin Tribe and the Grey Wolf Tribe. We must get our hands on that Red Origin Heavenly Fire." As it spoke, it raised its hand and waved the bronze token before adding: "This token is the greatest hope for our tribe''s rise in the future. Remember, when I speak of rising, I don''t just mean becoming a major tribe, but becoming the sovereign tribe that rules over the entire Pegasus Continent and formally steps into the boundless Starry Sea." "Understood!" The voices of those around were exceptionally unified. At this moment, a limitless expectation for the future rose in the hearts of all the First Rank centaurs. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, as the market''s trading period officially ended, all alien species were transported back to their original locations before they entered the market, leaving the space of the entire market empty. Song Chi had long been accustomed to this and did not take any other action but immediately began to tally the gains from this session of trading in the market. Two minutes later, the tally was complete. Including the stack of undervalued goods purchased, the total value of the various resources he held was roughly around 130,000 Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. That is to say, after advancing to First Rank, his net profit from his first Ruins Market trading session was about 120,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. A total of 4,500 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 200 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, and over 50,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, along with other miscellaneous materials like Life Cores, Mithril and differential resources, were valued at around 14,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in total. With this sizeable amount of funds, Song Chi had already planned on how to use it. Aside from reserving several tens of thousands of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin as startup capital for the next Ruins Market trading session, he intended to spend the nearly one hundred thousand remaining strands. After all, keeping the funds idle was as good as doing nothing; it would be better to use them to rapidly enhance Cang Qiong and Zhu Tian Ruins Market. After tallying, he opened the attribute panel for the Ruins Market and with a light click, successfully upgraded the level of the market from LV10 to LV11. He then looked at the requirements for upgrading from LV11 to LV12. [100 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank), Ruins Market transaction volume fulfills 20,000 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank) {13210/20000}] Obviously, another upgrade would have to wait until after the next Ruins Market trading session. Since there was no way to further enhance the Ruins Market itself, he naturally turned his attention to the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], [Spectral Energy Protective Array], and [All-Attributes Cultivation Room]these three basic configurations. He spent nearly a hundred strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin to upgrade each of them to LV11. For the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, the number of Spatial Gates deployed increased by 1, totaling 37 gates now. For the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the cultivation enhancement increased from 480% to 492%, and the Spectral Energy cultivation enhancement increased from 960% to 984%. As for the Spectral Energy Protective Array, its Shield Value also showed some change. [Defence: 1220] [Shield Value: 122000/122000] However, overall, the increase wasn''t very significant. Song Chi was not surprised by this, as the previous large enhancements were due to increasing the Major Rank, and this was just a slight rank progression, making such marginal increases normal. He was only disappointed by one thing: when the Ruins Market level upgraded from LV10 to LV11, the second feature "Spatial Anchor Point" did not change at all. The number of anchor points did not increase and remained at one. In this case, many of the ideas he previously had in mind would not work out. He would have to wait until after exploring the Buluo Civilization Ruins and canceling the anchor set in that Star Domain to see what could be done. After enhancing the Ruins Market, next was the [Brainwave Remote Control System] and [Constant State Purifier] on the Cang Qiong. Song Chi did not rush to enhance the Brainwave Remote Control System as he did not have any Soul Crystals on hand at the moment. The blue component, the Constant State Purifier, was directly upgraded to LV20 without any issue. Constant State Purifier LV20 ``` ``` Quality: Blue Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Purification Aura (After mounting, the component will automatically generate a purification aura capable of cleansing many negative states.) UpRank Requirement: 17 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 6000 Spectral Energy Points After reaching lv20, Song Chi did not continue with the enhancement, considering that he didn''t have much of the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, only the 200 strands he had just obtained from the Ruins Market transaction, and also because the Second-Rank Purification Aura would likely be sufficient for the short term. After strengthening this component, Song Chi did not rush to leave the Ruins Market to purchase the Soul Crystal, but instead took out the remainder of the Queen Insect''s meat, which was only about ten jin, processed it, and then entered the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Due to various reasons, he had not yet had the opportunity to eat this piece of Queen Insect meat, and now, with some time on his hands, he wanted to try to use the lv11 All-Attributes Cultivation Room to see if he could make a breakthrough to lv8 in the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. Over the course of two months, the foundational instability caused by the use of Advanced Body Tempering Potion and Deep Water Clam Pearl Powder had been replenished, now using this piece of Queen Insect meat came at just the right time. After consuming the ten jin of Queen Insect meat in just a few bites, Song Chi immediately adopted the Guidance Technique cultivation posture and began to circulate the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique at full speed. His current level of the Guidance Technique had already reached lv7, and a pound or two of Queen Insect meat had little effect on him; only by ingesting ten jin all at once was there a sufficient effect. The Spectral Energy within his body circulated quickly, while a warm and gentle current continuously rose from his stomach, finally flowing throughout his body along with the Spectral Energy. Just ten minutes later, his entire body was enveloped in the warmth, and behind this current of warm energy was the rapid circulation of Spectral Energy. With the aid of a hint of Third-Rank Queen Insect''s Origin Energy in the warm current, coupled with the external All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the speed of his Spectral Energy Guidance Technique cultivation was extremely astonishing at this moment. Song Chi could clearly perceive the continuous advancement of his own Guidance Technique, which was already not simply novice work at lv7, and was rapidly heading towards lv8. Regarding this, Song Chi was quite impressed by the effectiveness of the Queen Insect meat; under normal conditions with the assistance of the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform on a First-Rank Torch Warship, the Guidance Technique would take at least three years to advance from lv7 to lv8. Even with the 984% Spectral Energy cultivation bonus of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, if Song Chi were to advance from his previous progress at lv7 to lv8, it would normally take at least half a year, but now that half a year was erased in an instant. Crack! A faint sound of breaking seemed to echo in his ears, which was the sound of the bottleneck between Guidance Technique lv7 and lv8 being shattered. In the next second, a surge of vital energy rose throughout his body, skin all over releasing strands of black viscous substances, and a strong presence spread out in the confined All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Pop pop pop! His bones emitted crackling sounds as he felt the substantially increased strength in his body, and Song Chi clenched his fists tightly, throwing punches deliberately and at a steady pace in the Cultivation Room. After half a day of getting used to his enhanced body, Song Chi finally left the Ruins Market. Coming out of the bedroom, he immediately ran to the shower, cleaning off the impurities expelled after advancing to lv8 of the Guidance Technique. His parents weren''t at home; judging by the time, they should have gone on a new round of exploration in the Alien Star Domain. After casually preparing something to eat, Song Chi sat cross-legged on the sofa, commencing his second cultivation task of the day. Visualization of the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. ... White Tower Floating Land, Jiangyuan City. As one of the top five cities in the White Tower Floating Land, Jiangyuan City had a population of over 23 million, with a level of overall development a notch above Jiangyuan City''s. In the central district of Jiangyuan City, near the Jiangyuan Warship Base, there was a sprawling Torch Academy named Jiangyuan First Torch Academy. Compared to Jiangyuan''s First Torch Academy, Jiangyuan First Academy had a longer history and a stronger faculty. At this moment, at the female dormitory of Jiangyuan First Academy. Building 2, Room 508. Knock knock knock! Following the knocking, the familiar loud voice of the dormitory supervisor came from outside. "Shen Youran, you have a package. Hurry up and sign for it, or it''ll be returned." ps: Please subscribe, recommend, and give monthly tickets, subscribe!! ``` Chapter 105: 87: Shen Youran (Please Subscribe) It wasn''t long before a light, nimble voice came from the dormitory. "It''s here, auntie." Click! As the dormitory door opened, a fair figure peered out from behind it. The girl''s skin was like white jade, her features delicate, lips full and red, dressed in a practical practice suit, her cheeks flushed with a touch of red, and some sweat still lingering on her forehead, evidently engaged in cultivating the Guidance Technique. Locking eyes with the girl''s clear, sparkling gaze, the dormitory supervisor instinctively cleared her throat and asked: "You''re Shen Youran? This is your parcel, sent over from Baita City." Shen Youran''s eyes flickered and landed on the not too big, not too small parcel, but she still softly accepted it. "Thank you, auntie." ... Once the dormitory supervisor was gone, several sprightly footsteps soon followed from the room. A few girls with equally delicate features gathered around Shen Youran with giggle, their gazes occasionally sweeping over the parcel. "Who is the admirer this time? Sent from Baita City again, could it be some alumnus who has already graduated?" Hearing her roommates'' teasing, Shen Youran gave them a glare. "You guys..." But the girls weren''t dissuaded by her response. Seeing that she was acting differently from before, not just putting the parcel aside to return it unopened after a few days, but instead placing it carefully on the desk under her bed, a carefulness apparent in her eyes. "Ran Ran, you''re acting strange, let us have a look!!" Saying this, three girls, also dressed in tight-fitting cultivation suits that perfectly displayed their shapely figures, crowded closer again, their eyes constantly scanning the parcel on the desk. "Chi, ouch, Ran Ran, who is this ''Chi''? Leaving just a surname, seems kind of emo, huh!" "Don''t talk nonsense, where''s it emo? It might just be our Ran Ran''s ''Brother Chi''." "Giggle giggle giggle..." ... Seeing the depth in Shen Youran''s gaze as she looked at them, the three girls finally stopped their increasingly unrestrained laughter. "Alright, alright, we''ll stop teasing you. But Ran Ran, today you must tell us sisters about this ''Brother Chi,'' or we won''t let it go." After some playful banter, seeing that Shen Youran still didn''t open her mouth, the three girls grew serious, understanding that their sister truly didn''t want them gossiping about this, and they also dropped the smiles from their faces. In the end, it was Zhou Chun, who always had the best relationship with Shen Youran, who opened her mouth to say: "Ran Ran, open it and let''s see. Let''s find out what this ''Mr. Chi,'' who has been invisible for nearly ten years, has sent our Ran Ran." This time, Shen Youran didn''t refuse. In fact, she was filled with anticipation. While it''s true that the management of Torch Academy was extremely strict, with things like the internet and communication bracelets having severe restrictions during the school term, she still harbored some faint expectations for someone who had only come to see her twice in the past ten years. Under her roommates'' watchful eyes, Shen Youran slowly opened the parcel. Twenty seconds later, Zhou Chun and the other two girls let out a soft ''hmm'' and furrowed their brows slightly. Looking at the luminescent white chunk of meat revealed within the opened parcel, the girls felt somewhat uneasy, all their eager anticipation turning into confusion. Who sends meat as a gift unless it''s a holiday or something? Shen Youran was unaware of her roommates'' facial expressions and emotional changes, and even if she had been, she wouldn''t have cared. Given her understanding of that person, she knew full well that this five-pound chunk of meat was definitely not just ordinary meat. After some searching, she indeed found a note within another layer of the parcel. "This is Queen Insect meat, which will greatly enhance your cultivation of the Guidance Technique. A simple cooking will do, Song Chi!" After reading the note, Shen Youran herself didn''t realize that the corners of her mouth had inadvertently lifted slightly. This scene was naturally observed by the three roommates by her side who exchanged glances, smiles flickering in their eyes as well. "Ran Ran, it looks like your Brother Song Chi has awakened, to even be able to get Queen Insect meat. And judging by the luminescence of the meat''s surface, the rank of that Queen Insect must be quite high." After speaking, the three girls looked at Shen Youran together with pitiful eyes as if their faces bore the words, "Ran Ran, do you have the heart to hog it all in front of us?" Shen Youran obviously couldn''t resist these close sisters. Fortunately, Song Chi had thought of this before mailing it: five pounds of Queen Insect meat, three roommates one pound each, and the remaining two pounds should be enough for Shen Youran''s Guidance Technique to break through a small rank. In a flurry of activity, the four girls simply cooked the meat right in the dormitory and immediately began to test the effects of the Queen Insect meat. Since the Starry Sea Insect Race was not commonly seen, and Queen Insects were even rarer, they had only ever read about Queen Insect meat in textbooks, so this was quite a treat thanks to Shen Youran''s connection. After eating the cooked meat, it wasn''t long before all four girls had a flush on their faces, and their whole bodies felt hot to the touch. Seeing this, they quickly assumed positions for cultivating the Guidance Technique and began their cultivation. Over ten minutes later, a series of blood Qi fluctuations of varying strengths emanated from dorm 508, causing surprise among those in neighboring dormitories. Inside the dorm, after coming out of the bathroom one after another, all clean, the four girls sat on their beds, dazed. Chapter 106: 87: Shen Youran (Please Subscribe)_2 ``` "What kind of Rank is this Queen Insect essence meat? Pure and I have been stuck at lv2 for almost two years with our Guidance Technique, and we thought it was impossible to break through before the awakening this year. Now, all three of us have broken through lv3, and Ran Ran, you even reached lv4. This couldn''t be Second Rank, or even Third Rank Queen Insect essence meat, could it?" "Ran Ran, this time all of us benefited from your good fortune. If there''s a chance in the future, we must personally thank Mr. Chi from your family." "I feel the same!" In the pink bedroom, Shen Youran had her hands propped on her knees. Whether it was the lingering energy from the Queen Insect essence meat or just having bathed, her fair arms and cheeks were tinged with a healthy flush, looking especially beautiful. Furthermore, given her eyes that had already curved into crescents, if an outsider were to witness this scene, they would undoubtedly be astounded. (ps: I''m not very skilled at writing female characters; hope it doesn''t feel too awkward? I''ll try to write less of them in the future.) ... Torch Online Network, White Tower LAN. Under a post by a Torch Ship Captain named "Solo Brave," Song Chi made a post with a click. "Do you still have this ''Sky Eye Patrolling Radar''? Can we talk in detail?" After two hours of visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint, Song Chi was quite exhausted and stopped the visualization. He then connected to the Torch Online Network and began searching purposefully for trade posts related to the patrolling radars. He hadn''t found any suitable ones in the Torch Online Market, so he was trying his luck in the posting area. Now that the Cang Qiong had been fitted with the "Purple River Translocation Device," a special component, as long as he slightly enhanced it, the maximum distance of its spatial jumps should be at least ten light-years. However, such long-distance spatial jumps required detailed star charts. Although most of the Shattered Starry Sea is empty space, if one jumps through space haphazardly without a detailed star chart, the jump could end up in a Starry Sea Floating Land, a fragment belt, an asteroid belt, or densely packed spatial rifts, black hole absorption areas, and the like. If that happened to a Torch Warship, the likely outcome would be the destruction of the ship and the loss of all hands. When a warship performs a spatial jump, it uses spatial technology. The force of space envelops the warship during the jump, and the kinetic energy produced in that moment is unimaginable. A collision would most likely lead to catastrophic results. Therefore, Song Chi had to be cautious, as it was a matter of life and death. Currently, the "Sky Eye Patrolling Radar" installed on the Cang Qiong is just a colorless standard radar, with a pitiful precision level of 20 and a detection range of only 20 light-seconds. In contrast to the tens of light-years span of spatial jumps, the effectiveness of the standard patrolling radar is quite insignificant. The poster of the message at hand had listed an attribute chart of a patrolling radar part, which was what successfully caught Song Chi''s attention. Sky Eye Patrolling Radar lv0 Quality: Blue Feature: Star Chart Collector Consumption: 5/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 10 light-seconds Precision: 25 UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 500 Spectral Energy Points. Judging from the attribute chart, this Blue Quality Sky Eye Patrolling Radar is undoubtedly a Top Rank Blue radar. Not only does its initial attributes surpass that of a standard radar enhanced to lv9, but it also includes the "Star Chart Collector" feature. Star Chart Collector: After entering a new Star Domain, the patrolling radar can generate a detailed star chart 10 times its detection range after an hour of collection. This feature might not increase the radar''s precision or extend its detection range and it seems quite ordinary, but it''s actually far more significant than other features for a Torch Warship equipped with a translocation device, especially when exploring Alien Star Domains. If it were within the Torch Human Civilization domain, every time a Torch Ship Captain reached a new Star Domain, they could obtain local star charts through various means. These charts have larger scopes, so there''s no need for the star charts produced by the patrolling radars. But in Alien Territories, it''s a completely different situation. In Alien Territories, no entities will actively provide you with local star charts, and it''s difficult to obtain accurate ones even at a high price. In this situation, the value of the star chart that the patrolling radar can generate becomes evident. ``` However, this "Sky Eye Patrol Radar" also has a significant drawback: its quality is still somewhat low. Even if enhanced to Second Rank, its detection range would probably not be very large, so it could only form a small area of the star chart, which isn''t very useful. During his contemplation, a series of beeps came from the Torch Network, indicating that the poster named Lonely Bravery had replied to him. "This blue radar is still in my possession. If you''re serious about buying, let''s chat privately," they said. Just after reading this message, it wasn''t long before Song Chi received a friend request. He chose not to accept, because he didn''t plan to use the identity of Cang Qiong. Instead, he used his account''s incognito feature and opened a temporary chat window. The two of them began discussing the details of the Sky Eye Patrol Radar. "How about this: 1200 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. That''s all the Floating Land Origin I have left. If this won''t work, I''ll have to look for other patrol radars for sale." After he typed out this message, the other party seemed hesitant and did not reply immediately. Just when Song Chi was preparing himself for a rejection, the other party''s response came through. "Okay, let''s agree on a time and place for an offline transaction," they agreed. Since the transaction was not completed through the Blaze Market, there were no dedicated delivery personnel, so they had to conduct an offline trade themselves. Naturally, the advantage was that there was no transaction tax. "Then let''s meet today at 2 p.m. at the gates of East Mountain Park on the northern outskirts of Jiangyuan City." "Good!" ... At half-past two in the afternoon, Song Chi returned home. The transaction process went smoothly without any hitches, and after paying 1200 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, he successfully acquired the Sky Eye Patrol Radar. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the free stall area. Cang Qiong was summoned once again, and before heading to East Mountain Park for the transaction, he had visited the Torch Market in East Jiang to buy a batch of Soul Crystals required for enhancement. Now, along with the Sky Eye Patrol Radar and the Purple River Translocation Device components, the Brainwave Remote Control System component also needed to be enhanced. Phew! He took a deep breath, uncertain how much of his remaining resources would be left after this round of enhancements. Inside Cang Qiong, Song Chi took down the standard patrol radar and began enhancing the Sky Eye Patrol Radar. He spent 203 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 221 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, and 180 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, directly enhancing the top-rank blue radar to lv29 Sky Eye Patrol Radar lv29 Quality: Blue Feature: Star Chart Collector Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 240 Light-Hours Precision: 260 UpRank Requirement: 50 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 20,000 Spectral Energy Points. Note: The current enhancement level has reached the structural limit of the warship itself and cannot be further upgraded. As expected, after enhancing it to lv29, its attributes greatly improved, the detection range reached 10 light-days, and the range of the Star Chart Collector, previously ten times the detection range, increased to fifty times, meaning the star charts this Sky Eye Patrol Radar could generate had a diameter of 1000 light-days (500x2). A star chart range of nearly 3 light-years still pales in comparison to the jumping distance of the Purple River Translocation Device but far exceeds the previous standard radar. After the patrol radar came the enhancement of the Purple River Translocation Device. He had wanted to enhance this component for quite some time. Once its enhancement level was raised, Cang Qiong could completely jump to other Floating Lands within the duchy. If he wanted to sell or buy something in the future, he could simply go to other Floating Lands. With the translocation device on hand, it wouldn''t take long, and it would furthermore help ensure his identity remained concealed. Chapter 107: 88: Starry Sea Transition (Please Subscribe) ``` Regarding the Purple River Translocation Device, Song Chi thought it over and ultimately decided not to enhance it to its current limit of lv29 in one go, but to upgrade it to Second Rank first. This should suffice for now. After all, it''s a Blue Quality component, and each enhancement after reaching Second Rank is not cheap. There isn''t much Second-Rank Floating Land Origin left in his hands, so for now, he lets it stay at lv20. Purple River Translocation Device lv20 Quality: Blue Consumption: 5000/attempt (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After charging, the Warship can perform a space jump in the specified direction, with the current maximum translocation distance: 40 Light-Years Charging Time: 30 minutes; Buffer Time: 12 hours UpRank Requirement: 17 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 17,000 Spectral Energy Points, 21 Void Crystals (Zero Rank) After reaching lv20, the translocation distance increased from 1 Light-Year to 40 Light-Years, and both the charging time and buffer time were reduced by half. Without a doubt, the properties of the Purple River Translocation Device improved immensely after reaching lv20. His gaze shifted away from the Purple River Translocation Device, and the next item to be enhanced was still not the Brainwave Remote Control System, but rather the Torch Warship''s first assembled special component, the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree. Although this component is only of White Quality, when used in conjunction with the Brainwave Remote Control System, it''s still very beneficial for the Cang Qiong, so he plans to enhance it to lv29 as well. However, if he gets his hands on a higher Quality Soldier Figurine Component in the future, he will immediately replace it. The quality of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines is too low. Not only is their maximum limit low, but their combat power at the same rank is also relatively weak. Aside from a passive as intense as fire, they do not have any active attack methods. This is a significant drawback. Of course, that''s under the precondition that there are not enough special component slots. If there are enough, equipping two Soldier Figurine Components is also quite advantageous. After another expenditure of resources, the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree successfully enhanced from lv15 to lv20. Although he really wanted to enhance it to lv29, unfortunately, the supply of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin isn''t sufficient. After enhancing the Sky Eye Reconnaissance Radar, there were only 20 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin left in his hands, which he needs to keep on hand for now, so at the moment, this is the extent of the enhancement. Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree lv20 Quality: White Consumption: 1000/unit (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Fire Peony Soldier Figurines (summons ten lv20 Fire Peony Soldier Figurines; as long as the Figurines do not die, they can exist indefinitely. If they die, they can only be resummoned after 24 hours.) UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 10,000 Spectral Energy Points After the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree, it was finally the turn of the Brainwave Remote Control System, the only Purple Quality special component currently on the Cang Qiong. Though it has not been enhanced since being self-installed, it is still sufficient for current use. 10 Light-Seconds, in the vast Starry Sea, may seem like an insignificant distance, yet from a different perspective, a distance of 10 Light-Seconds is enough to circle the entire White Tower Floating Land dozens of times. For now, even if this component needs to be used, the remote control distance will most likely not exceed this range. Still, he currently has plenty of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin, so enhancing it a bit wouldn''t hurt. Compared to the previous Blue Quality components, this Purple Quality special component requires significantly more resources to enhance. Not only does it need the rather scarce resource, Soul Crystals, but the first enhancement requires 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, twice as much as typical Blue Quality components. After spending 478 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 523 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, the Brainwave Remote Control System was enhanced to lv20. Brainwave Remote Control System lv20 Quality: Purple Consumption: 70/second (Spectral Energy Points) Feature: When the owner of the Warship is marked with the Brainwave Beacon, it can be controlled remotely in reverse. Effect: After activating the component, a Brainwave Beacon can be formed. Any creature or mechanical construct marked with the Brainwave Beacon can be remotely controlled. Control Distance: 1 Light-Year Duration: 12 hours; Buffer: 4 hours UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 20,000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 ton of Soul Crystals, 1 Titanium Crystal After enhancing to lv20, the control distance of the Brainwave Remote Control System reached 1 Light-Year, an absolutely terrifying figure. The duration also reached 12 hours, making the effects even more astonishing. Finally, he enhanced the lv19 Particle Beam Cannon to lv20. Particle Beam Main Cannon lv20 Quality: Blue Consumption: 100/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Feature: Main Cannon Might increased by 22% Might: 2232 (1860x120%) Charge: 3s; Buffer: 5s UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 11,000 Spectral Energy Points. With this enhancement, the related upgrades for the Cang Qiong were essentially complete. Song Chi finally reviewed the remaining resources at hand, with 20 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, just above a thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, and about sixty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin left. Relatively speaking, there is still a significant amount of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin available. He already has plans for the use of these Floating Land Origin resources. Besides purchasing a Main Cannon with Area-of-Effect properties and astonishing Might, a Secondary Cannon would be better. Because Secondary Cannons need to be replaced anyway, whereas if the Main Cannon were to be replaced, the substantial resources spent on the Particle Beam Cannon would go to waste. He plans to spend the remaining resources to acquire various Starry Sea Oddities, or to use them entirely as capital for the next batch of merchandise. Although it took over ten hours to sell off this batch of ten thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, items like gene optimization potions and intermediate Body Tempering Potions sold out early. Next time, he could stock up more on these items. ``` Chapter 108: 88: Starry Sea Leap (Subscribe Please)_2 ``` As for why one should acquire Starry Sea Oddities, the reason is quite simple: in the domain of the Torch Human Civilization, although oddities that can be converted into warship components make up the majority, the number of oddities that cannot be converted is also terrifyingly large compared to their vast base number. Such Starry Sea Oddities are greatly discounted in actual value within the realm of the Torch Human Civilization, often only half the price of normal oddities. The kind that Song Chi is looking to acquire are precisely these. According to his plan, he wants to buy these oddities at a low price and then set up a specialized Oddity Exchange Shop in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Due to the extreme rarity of Starry Sea Oddities, even the Zero Rank and First Rank aliens who are lucky enough to enter the Ruins Market are unlikely to offer them, given their great value. If there were a specialized Oddity Exchange Shop that could exchange the oddities in their possession for other oddities of equal quality that are more suited to their own use, surely those alien species with oddities would be very interested. Even if he cannot exchange them, by selling the oddities at their innate value, Song Chi could make quite a fortune. Buying at half price and selling at the original price may seem like only double the profit margin, but it cannot be calculated that simply. Given the inherent high value of Starry Sea Oddities, even the lowest level white oddities can be sold for double the profit, yielding thousands of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in profita remarkably substantial figure. And that''s just for white oddities; blue or purple ones would yield even more. As for Song Chi himself, not only could he earn Floating Land Origin through this venture, but he could also take the opportunity to exchange unconvertible oddities for those that can be used as warship components. In this way, he could find oddities suitable for the Cang Qiong, a case of multiple benefits in one move. The more Song Chi thought about this idea of setting up an Oddity Exchange Shop, the more promising he found it. Soon his eyes firmed with decision, resolving to give it a try at the next Ruins Market transaction. He was not someone to dither. However, for this first attempt, he wouldn''t buy too many of the non-convertible oddities; mainly he wanted to test the waters with seven or eight items to see how the market would react. Before leaving the Ruins Market, he glanced at the overall attributes of the Cang Qiong. After several large-scale enhancements, the Cang Qiong had undergone significant changes. [Name: Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch-Spectral Airship] [Level: lv10] [Basic Components: White Torch Warship Body lv10, Particle Beam Cannon lv20, Spectral Secondary Cannon lv10, Goldrock Ship Armor lv10, Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine lv20, Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv29, Sky Eye Patrol Radar lv29, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (8/8)] [Special Components: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree lv20, Brainwave Remote Control System lv20, Abnormal Status Purifier lv20, Purple River Translocation Device lv20 (4/10)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 30000/30000] [Supplies: Second Rank Floating Land Origin 20 strands, First Rank Floating Land Origin 1026 strands, Mercury Crystal 14 tons, Primary Nutrient Elixir, freshwater...] Song Chi felt a bit proud, or rather, proud of himself. Having been awakened for less than four months, compared to his peers from the First Torch Academy, 99% of whom were probably still at the Spectral Shuttle stage, he had not only progressed from a Colorless Seed of Torch to White but had also enhanced the components of his airship to frighteningly high levels. Most of the components had been enhanced to lv20, which, for a Torch Ship Captain who had been awakened for less than half a year, was an unimaginable speed and required an unimaginable amount of resources. Furthermore, the current configuration of the components on the Cang Qiong included one orange, two purple, and four blue pieces. This setup might even surpass that of First Rank and even Second Rank Torch Ship Captains who had been awakened for over a century. With such achievements, how could Song Chi not feel a little pride? But this pride did not last long. Sometimes a little pride also acts as a form of encouragement, fostering one''s confidence. But if it turned into complacency, that would be an entirely different mattera situation Song Chi naturally would not allow to develop. ... Upon leaving the Ruins Market and with his parents still not back, Song Chi left a note on the table explaining that he needed to be away for a few days. After leaving the house, he summoned the Cang Qiong immediately. The tremendous power provided by the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine propelled the airship swiftly into the sky, quickly disappearing into the clouds above. Under Song Chi''s control, the Cang Qiong did not head towards any other cities of the White Tower Floating Land but shot straight up into the sky. Indeed, his destination this time was not any city on the White Tower Floating Land but rather to head to other Floating Lands of the Duchy. Above the White Tower Floating Land, the Cang Qiong, having escaped the floating land''s gravitational pull, paused in its ascent, its vessel enveloped in a dark energy shield as it hovered quietly. Its streamlined body and warship armor, shimmering silver with a tinge of gold, made the Cang Qiong look quite spectacular. Inside the vessel, Song Chi''s consciousness converged, linking with the White Tower local network once again. The Purple River Translocation Device component had been enhanced to lv20, but he still needed a star chart. Although star charts were available on the civilian network of the White Tower Floating Land, those charts were outdated by who knows how many years. With numerous changes in the surrounding Star Domains over the years, it was essential to get an updated star chart for safety reasons. ``` Chapter 109: 88: Starry Sea Leap (Subscribe Please)_3 Fortunately, star charts are quite common, considering that every day many Torch Ship Captains are traveling between the surrounding Floating Lands. The star charts are basically updated in real-time. However, this only applies to the surrounding hundred light-years or so. If one wants to acquire a broader range of star charts, additional money needs to be spent. From a hot post on the Torch network, Song Chi downloaded the most upvoted real-time star chart. This star chart covered an area of about 80 light-years and was said to have been updated recently, with a very high accuracy rate. Inside the Cang Qiong, having exited the Torch network, Song Chi studied the projected star chart in front of him while quickly planning his next move in his mind. The four Starry Sea Floating Lands recorded on this star chart included the White Tower Floating Land and the other three were the Chaotic Stars Floating Island, Guangyuan Floating Land, and Golden Shark 023 Floating Land, respectively. Among them, the Chaotic Stars Floating Island, situated on the edge of the Chaotic Star Field, was notorious for its disorder with frequent occurrences of murder, arson, and alien civilization creatures committing robbery and murder. Song Chi immediately ruled out this Floating Land. Both Guangyuan and Golden Shark 023 were like the White Tower Floating Land, belonging to the Starry Sea Floating Lands under the jurisdiction of the Chenxing Principality''s Golden Shark Starfield, and were both Level 1 Floating Lands. Guangyuan Floating Land was a life-type Floating Land, its population even exceeding that of the White Tower Floating Land, close to two hundred million. Golden Shark 023, on the other hand, was a resource-type Floating Land; however, after nearly a thousand years of exploitation, the resources on this Floating Land were nearly depleted. Based on this situation, Song Chi ultimately set his sights on Guangyuan Floating Land. With a population close to two hundred million, it was imaginable that there would only be more Torch Ship Captains congregating there, naturally increasing the chances of encountering various rare resources and Starry Sea oddities. Having made up his mind, he once again scanned the information about Guangyuan Floating Land. This Floating Land was approximately sixty light-years away from White Tower Floating Land. With the current capabilities of the Purple River Translocation Device, it would take until tomorrow to arrive. A Level 20 Purple River Translocation Device could only jump forty light-years at most, and two jumps would be needed with a twelve-hour buffering period in between. Humming! The roar of the airship''s rear engine sounded again, signifying that the Purple River Translocation Device had been charging for a while and had just completed its jump charge. At the very moment the charge was completed, a violent spatial fluctuation suddenly emanated from right in front of the Cang Qiong. Looking up, a spatial vortex about several tens of meters in diameter silently appeared before them. The next second, the Cang Qiong plunged directly into the vortex, and the sensation of disorientation during the jump was much fainter compared to the long-distance Starry Sea deployment, as it was just tens of light-years as opposed to the typical millions of light-years for the latter, the two being incomparable. Furthermore, Song Chi had just advanced to Level 8 in Guidance Technique, so this spatial jump had little impact on him. Unaware of how much time had passed, when the Cang Qiong emerged from the state of spatial jump, Song Chi found that the airship had appeared in an unfamiliar star domain. Looking at the star chart before him, sure enough, the Cang Qiong had precisely emerged at their predetermined jump point, now only twenty light-years from Guangyuan Floating Land. While waiting for the twelve-hour buffering period of the Purple River Translocation Device, Song Chi naturally wouldn''t just sit idly on the Cang Qiong. He stored the airship into the Ancestral Torch and then entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Unfortunately, after enhancing the Brainwave Remote Control System component to Level 20, he tested it several times and realized that upon entering the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he could still not sense the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine that was left in the outside world and marked with his Brainwave Beacon. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have needed to retrieve Cang Qiong. When leaving the Ruins Market later, he wouldn''t have needed to summon the Cang Qiong a second time, unnecessarily exposing himself to space and increasing the risk, even if just for an instant. Chapter 110: 89: Floating Fortress (Subscribe please) ``` However, this was an inevitable issue. Even though the Brainwave Remote Control System was of high Purple Quality, the quality and hierarchy of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, this Ruins Market Secret Realm, were clearly superior, so it was normal for the system to be restricted. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, basic "Inn" configuration. Song Chi took strides up to the second floor of the inn. He hadn''t checked out this level since upgrading the market to Lv11. Looking down the corridor of the second floor, Song Chi''s lips curved slightly upwards, just as he had expected. After strengthening the market to Lv11, another guest room had become available. In other words, apart from the Ruins Market Guest Token he had given to the centaur, he now had another new Guest Token in hand. There was no need to worry about missing out on any Starry Sea Alien Race with significant potential in the future. Having confirmed this, a reassured Song Chi habitually entered the all-purpose Cultivation Room and began a new round of practicing the Guidance Technique. ... The next day, once the buffer time for the Purple River Translocation Device had passed, the component was immediately activated again. Half an hour after charge time, Cang Qiong once again performed a space jump and disappeared from this quiet star domain. Golden Shark Starfield, Lize Star Region, Guangyuan Floating Land. As one of the few life-type Floating Lands in the Lize Star Region, Guangyuan Floating Land had been a top three most popular destination in the region ever since it was opened by the Golden Shark military one thousand three hundred years ago. Guangyuan Floating Land is over six thousand kilometers long from east to west and more than four thousand kilometers wide from north to south. The vegetation inside the Floating Land is dense, and the variety of biological resources is diverse, making it a typical level 1 Life Floating Land. Viewed from afar in the Starry Sea, the Floating Land covered in green appears even more beautiful. However, the enormous and imposing ring-shaped space fortress floating above disrupts this beauty. That is a Floating Fortress anchored above the Floating Land, with a diameter of over one hundred thousand meters. Neatly arranged warship docks, a formidable fortress orbital cannon, and a fortress Nuclear Energy Shield that can be activated at full power within ten minutes all tell the tale of a past when the fortress was truly a fearsome war behemoth. At first sight of the colossal space fortress, even though Song Chi had seen its complete image online and was mentally prepared, his heart was still greatly affected. Such a creation was definitely a work of incredible ingenuity. This Floating Fortress was reportedly built by the Golden Shark military over a thousand years ago. When the Guangyuan Floating Land was first developed, the White Tower Floating Land still belonged to the Chaotic Star Field. Friction occurred from time to time due to the sudden occupation of Guangyuan Floating Land by the Golden Shark military of the Chenxing Principality. For this reason, this Floating Fortress was created. After its construction, combined with the Golden Shark''s Second Fleet stationed at the fortress, a great deterrent was formed against the Chaotic Star Field, ensuring two hundred years of peace for Guangyuan Floating Land. Nowadays, the fortress has been abandoned for hundreds of years, and the Golden Shark military has long relocated the Second Fleet to other star regions. Since it was built on the base of the Floating Land itself and cannot move, it could not leave with the Second Fleet. Today, the fortress was under the control of the Guangyuan Floating Land patrol fleet, and while a small part of the core area still retains its defensive setup, most other areas of the fortress have been transformed for various uses such as exchanges, entertainment, and trade. In addition to welcoming all Torch Ship Captains, even ordinary citizens living on the Floating Land below, as long as they are willing to pay, can also visit the fortress and engage in various entertainment activities. Guided by an administrator of the patrol''s docks, Song Chi maneuvered the Cang Qiong to a vacant dock space. The hatch opened, and a figure in a cloak stepped out from the Cang Qiong, heading towards the shopping district of the fortress. As soon as he arrived in the vicinity of Guangyuan Floating Land''s star domain, he logged onto the Torch network to learn more. Naturally, the local area network he was now connected to was the Guangyuan local network, no longer the White Tower''s. In the Guangyuan local network, he learned a lot. The fortress was not only a place for offline interactions between Torch Warship Captains but also a product delivery point for the Torch network''s online marketplace, thus there were many shops here. In simple terms, if a product exists in the Guangyuan local network, you can find it here at the fortress. Even if it''s not present in the Guangyuan local network, there''s a chance it might be available here at the fortress. At a shop in the fortress marketplace, Song Chi had just entered when the shop owner immediately came forward to greet him. "Hello, sir... What do you need?" With those words, a light screen projected from outside of the cloak, displaying a line of text. "Strange Objects, those that cannot be converted into Torch Warship components." The store manager was obviously confused. Over his years of doing business, he had seen many peculiar customers, but this was the first time he had encountered someone like Song Chi. Even though Song Chi was standing right in front of him, he opted to use a communication projection to type his message. And even though typing might be explained by a possible throat issue, why would he specifically come to a Torch shop to ask about Strange Objects that cannot be turned into Torch components? Just when the manager thought Song Chi was merely there to cause trouble and was about to scold him, the communication projection in front of the cloaked figure changed once more. "In addition to Strange Objects that cannot be turned into Torch Warship components, I also need a shipborne Secondary Cannon with barrage capabilities. A Main Cannon would do as well, but the Quality must be high." ``` Chapter 111: 89: Floating Fortress (Please Subscribe)_2 Upon seeing this message, the shopkeeper repressed the urge to scold and softened his tone, "High-quality shipborne main guns or secondary guns, or those designed for group attacks, are not available in this little shop of mine. However, I do know where you might find them, including the strange object you mentioned that can''t be converted into ship components." As he spoke, the shopkeeper paused and then whispered, "When you head over there, remember to mention that it was I who referred you." ... In the merchant district, Song Chi was looking around, searching for the "Chenxing Multi-purpose Merchant Shop" the shopkeeper had mentioned. After turning a corner and walking deeper into the alley, Song Chi finally found the so-called Chenxing Multi-purpose Merchant Shop in a rather secluded corner. "With such an out-of-the-way location, can the shop really have good stuff? Could it be a scam?" Song Chi muttered to himself, a look of doubt filling his eyes. After all, who would open a well-known shop in such an out-of-the-way corner? Despite his doubts, driven by the thought that since he was already there he might as well enter, he stepped into the Chenxing Multi-purpose Merchant Shop. The shop appeared quite unremarkable on the outside, but stepping inside offered a refreshing change. The shelves in the shop were arranged neatly, and all goods were categorized and placed in different areas. At a glance, one could tell the shop was very clean and tidy, making customers feel comfortable. Furthermore, the variety of items in the shop truly justified the "Multi-purpose" name. Not only were there exoskeleton armors, energy pulse guns, and mining ship components, but there were also gene optimization potions, beginner and intermediate body tempering potions, nutritive potions, and so on. Additionally, a variety of weapons, hovercar batteries, cat-girls, fox-girl maids for sale, and the like were available. Most importantly, there was a special section for Starry Sea oddities and ship components. With just a cursory glance, Song Chi could see dozens of oddities and ship components in these two sections. By now, Song Chi had put aside his skepticism. Clearly, the owner behind "Chenxing Multi-purpose Merchant Shop" was not to be underestimated. Dozens of Starry Sea oddities, some of which appeared to be of Purple Qualitywhat did this indicate? It indicated that the shop was backed by a tremendously powerful financial chain. Otherwise, it would be impossible to stock such valuable goods. Even not considering the other items, the oddities alone were valued at nearly a million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. And if the rest of the shop''s goods were added, a rough estimate put the total value of goods in Chenxing Multi-purpose Merchant Shop at several million Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, or maybe even more. Thinking this, Song Chi involuntarily took a cold breath. After the Ruins Market affairs concluded, he felt quite pleased with himself for earning over a hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in one go. But the scene before him now thoroughly dispelled that bit of pride, teaching him the true meaning of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Compared to the shop owner behind Chenxing Multi-purpose Merchant Shop, his own small fortune was nothing. As he was lost in thought, a lazy, soft voice came from behind the counter. "Another visitor? Who referred you?" Song Chi turned his head and saw a tall figure wearing a black velvet dress and with hair coiled high at the back of her head, materialized behind the counter at some unknown point. The figure''s eyes were half-closed like silken threads, her fair arms were raised high, stretching lazily. In doing so, she accentuated the voluptuous form hidden under the velvet dress even more vividly. Far away in the docking bay of the Floating Fortress, on board the Cangqiong, Song Chi''s eyes instinctively shifted as two words popped into his mind. "Enchantress!" At the same time, the cloaked figure in Chenxing Multi-purpose Merchant Shop turned away slightly, averting its gaze. Yes, the figure wrapped in the black cloak wasn''t Song Chi himself, but a combat robot controlled by a brainwave remote control system. Since it was his first visit to the Floating Fortress, it never hurt to be cautious. In the brief moment he turned away, the beautiful woman behind the counter had slowly lowered her alabaster arms, and a peculiar expression flickered across her exquisite eyes. Song Chi disregarded all this, controlling the combat robot beneath the black cloak, activating the communication bracelet again. Simultaneously, a projection screen emerged. "I was referred here by the owner of Oak Merchant Shop. Do you have any strange objects that cannot be converted into ship components, as well as high-quality shipborne main guns or secondary guns with area-of-effect attributes?" Click-clack-click-clack! The sound of high heels tapping against the floor rang out as the woman walked out from behind the counter. It was only then that Song Chi noticed the woman wearing a pair of exquisite red high heels. Yet as someone who had been a person of two worlds, Song Chi was no novice; his basic composure remained intact. He quickly raised his sight again, focusing on the woman''s face. Seeing that Song Chi was looking her way, the woman pondered for a moment and then pointed with her delicate fingers toward the oddity and ship component sections. "You can go and take a look for yourself. Such oddities that cannot be made into ship components are rarely found in shops, but that doesn''t include mine. You came to the right place." Chapter 112: 89: Floating Fortress (Please Subscribe)_3 ``` Having said that, she turned back to her own business behind the counter, with no intention of showing Song Chi around or introducing anything. Song Chi found this a bit strange, but then he remembered the value of the goods in the store, and thought that if this woman really was the owner, given the funds on her, this kind of behavior was quite normal. He made his way to the area of strange objects and shipborne components, carefully examining them. From a distance, he hadn''t seen everything in these two areas, but now that he was closer, Song Chi realized that his previous judgment had been rather conservative. There were over sixty items in these two areas, with the majority being strange objects that could not be transformed into shipborne componentsthere were as many as forty of them, while there were just over twenty shipborne components. Of the forty strange objects, four were of purple quality, more than ten were of blue quality, while among the shipborne components, there was one of purple quality, and four of blue quality; the rest were of white quality. Song Chi first paid attention to the shipborne components area. After a careful look, he frownedamong the twenty-odd shipborne components, there were only four cannons and secondary cannons. One of them was a blue quality main cannon, the attributes of which were not even as good as the particle beam cannon mounted on the Cang Qiong, lacking any additional features. The three white quality ones were not even worth mentioning, as they didn''t meet Song Chi''s requirements at all. Therefore, Song Chi could only control the combat robot to move into the area of strange objects. He scanned the items, and this time there were quite a few with decent attributes. [Strange Object: Cold Abyss Wind Spirit] [Quality: Purple] [Can Evolve: {Cold Wind Totem}] [Note: A wind-spiritual essence, bred over ten thousand years in the extreme cold abyss, it has a special use.] for more ... [Strange Object: Nine Heavens Cloud Essence] [Quality: Purple] [Can Evolve: None] [Note: The cloud essence bred at the summit of the Nine Heavens in Juyun Continent; perhaps the native creatures of Juyun continent know how to use it.] ... [Strange Object: Asteroid Crystal] [Quality: Blue] [Can Evolve: None] [Note: A substance bred within the core of a nearly ten-thousand-year-old asteroid, very few creatures are able to utilize it.] ... Each of these strange objects came with a detailed description. The vast majority had no form they could evolve into, and even the few that could weren''t evolving into shipborne components, but into forms unknown to Torch Human Civilization''s domain, with no knowledge on how to utilize them. Because of this, the value of such strange objects was significantly discounted compared to those of the same rank that could be transformed into shipborne components. For example, if those four purple quality strange objects could normally be transformed into shipborne components, each one would sell for at least 80,000 to 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. But now, their listed price was uniformly 40,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, which is half the value of normal strange objects of the same quality. As for why the store was left with so many strange objects that could not be transformed into shipborne components rather than selling them outside Torch Human Civilization''s domain, Guangyuan Floating Land was not far from the nearby Chaotic Star Field, which should have made it quite convenient. Song Chi had his own guesses about this. If things went as expected, the owner behind the Chenxing multi-functional store must have tried it, but most likely because the Chaotic Star Field was just too chaotic and with the energy behind the store, it was quite difficult to ensure a perfectly safe transaction. ``` Chapter 113: 90: Chenxing Research Institute - Phantom Butterfly Rank Drone (Please Subscribe) ``` The Chaotic Star Field didn''t get its name merely because space pirates run rampant within it, did it? Of course not, this star domain is dotted with dozens of civilizations, with even more hundreds of races, and in the background, there are several medium-sized civilizations stirring the pot, all to limit the expansion of Torch Human Civilization as much as possible. It is precisely because of this that the chaos and bloodshed there far exceed the imagination. Not to mention a small multifunctional merchant shop, even the entire Chenxing Principality feels a thorn in its side when facing the Chaotic Star Field, enduring the relentless vigilant defense of the entire Golden Shark military department for over a century. Even so, not even the fleet of the Golden Shark military department can claim absolute safety within the Chaotic Star Field, let alone a Torch Warship beneath a merchant shop? ... Dispelling all these thoughts, Song Chi refocused his attention. No matter what the truth was, it didn''t matter much to him. Right now, his main task was to acquire a high-quality shipborne main cannon or secondary cannon component as soon as possible, to fully explore the third layer of the Buluo Civilization Ruins. If a Strange Object of Purple Quality could be found on the second layer, the items on the third layer would only be more precious and must be secured swiftly. Having returned to the counter without picking up anything, Song Chi, controlling the combat robot, continued to inquire through the communication screen to the woman half-squinting behind the counter, "Boss, do you have any other shipborne components? What I need is a high-quality, area-of-effect attribute shipborne weapon, main or secondary cannons, or if not, an external mounting type launcher component would do." The woman glanced over indifferently and replied impatiently, "It''s all there. If there is, there is; if not, there isn''t. Don''t disturb my beauty sleep." From the distant warship dock, Song Chi''s mouth twitched, tempted to retort, "You call this doing business?" But then, considering the terrifying net worth she may possess, he ultimately chose to remain silent. "No wonder there''s nobody here..." Muttering to himself, Song Chi then asked, "So, how often is new stock added to your shop?" The woman''s identity was clearly not simple; although Song Chi hadn''t felt any blood energy fluctuations from her, his intuition told him that she definitely wasn''t someone who hadn''t practiced the Guidance Technique. Dismissing the notion of her being a regular person, the only remaining possibility was that her level of Guidance Technique surpassed what he, only at lv8, could detect. "At least Third Rank Level in Guidance Technique, and not just a beginner, the kind that''s above lv33..." Considering this, Song Chi felt a chill in his heart. Even with his real body more than a kilometer away, he still didn''t feel very safe. A Torch Ship Captain of Third Rank Level would certainly have their own powerful trump cards, and if she were to impose something like a Spatial Blockade, even a kilometer''s distance wouldn''t allow him to control the Cang Qiong and escape. "Half a year, but the next restock isn''t too far off. Come back in two months; by then, there might be the area-of-effect main cannon you want." The woman, naturally unaware of Song Chi''s thoughts miles away, gave an offhand reply. Song Chi silently nodded. If there would be new stock in a little over a month, he could make it in time. According to the previous arrangement by his father and grandfather, they could stay at the White Tower Floating Path for another two months or so, which would fit the timing perfectly. Having confirmed this, Song Chi changed the subject, now inquiring about something else. "Boss, aside from the Hornet-class, do you have any other models of drones, with stealth capabilities, endurance, and also ensuring minimal noise?" As he spoke, Song Chi''s brainwave connection with the combat robot focused entirely on the woman behind the counter, quite expectant of her answer. The Hornet-class drones, though widely used in interstellar exploration and indeed of respectable performance, focus primarily on endurance and defense to carve a safe operational path for a Torch Warship in space exploration, ensuring the drones wouldn''t be scrapped after just going a little farther or having minor collisions. However, this model is quite large and does not have an advantage in stealth, and its operational noise is not inconsequential. Song Chi''s intention to purchase a new drone aimed for surveillance around the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' territory. With the enhancement of the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component to lv20, the remote control distance had reached a horrifying 1 light-year. With such powerful capabilities, he certainly intended to utilize them. With brainwave control, not only would he not need to worry about exposure, but he could also carry out a continuous, real-time surveillance of the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' territory for more than ten hours every four hours, ensuring he could monitor most of their movements with ease. Of course, the prerequisite was that the remotely controlled drone wouldn''t be detected by the Blood Blade Star Thieves, so Song Chi''s first choice was naturally a drone with strong stealth capabilities, definitely not the Hornet-class. "Drones?" The woman seemed to perk up with interest, her half-closed eyes now open and staring at Song Chi''s robot''s cloak and robe for a while before she said, "I do have a top-of-the-line drone here, but it won''t come cheap!" With that, she rummaged beneath the counter for a moment, and seconds later, a palm-sized, butterfly-patterned, delicate drone was presented before Song Chi. ``` Chapter 115: 91: Starshine Civilization Battlefield (Please Subscribe) ``` Boom! As Cang Qiong emerged from the spatial vortex, before Song Chi could recover from the overwhelming sensation of weightlessness, sharp roars filled his ears. Accompanying them was the violent trembling of Cang Qiong. [Beep beep beep, warship armor damaged by 2%, please repair immediately!!] [Beep beep beep, warship armor damaged by 4%, please attend to repairs promptly!!] [Beep beep beep, warship armor damaged by 6%, warship damaged by 1%, please repair as soon as possible.] Without waiting for his body to recover on its own, Song Chi bit down on his teeth sharply, the pain snaping his mind into clarity and quickly made him aware of Cang Qiong''s current situation. Looking ahead through the projection screen, he saw a mass of starships in strange shapes battling it out in a frenzy, with artillery fire nearly lighting up the dark starry sky. In this stellar battlefield with tens of thousands of warships, the arrival of Cang Qiong didn''t cause much of a stir, but the indiscriminate artillery fire was unavoidable. In the few short seconds since Cang Qiong had appeared, it had already been hit by several rounds of scattered fire. "This luck, last time I was cast into the Starry Sea Hollow Zone, and now it''s a starry battlefield, and it''s even near the central area of the battlefield, impossible to get away in short order," Thinking so, Song Chi cursed under his breath, complaining about his somewhat speechless fortune, and could only hope that the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, activated at the first opportunity, would finish charging soon. Though the scale of the battlefield was not small, most of the starships were of Zero Rank and First Rank, with not many warships at the Second Rank energy level. As long as the Dark Matter Energy Shield activated at level 29, there would no longer be a need to worry about Cang Qiong''s own safety. However, it would take 30 seconds for the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator to fully charge, and during this half minute, Song Chi could only manually control Cang Qiong to dodge. Just then, whether it was noticed by a warship in the battlefield or not, an attack from a Second Rank struck the left side of Cang Qiong. Instantly, red lights flashed within the airship, and urgent warning sounds echoed continuously. [Beep beep beep, warship armor damaged by 42%, warship damaged by 28%, severe airship damage, please repair as soon as possible!!!] This attack nearly destroyed a third of Cang Qiong''s warship armor, and the ship itself sustained damage exceeding a quarter, instantly placing Cang Qiong in a dire situation. Seeing this, Song Chi''s mind divided into two; one part continued to control the airship''s dodging, while the other hastily commanded Cang Qiong''s semi-automatic shipborne AI to activate the "nanobot repair pack." Although the repair pack''s capabilities were limited, there were no components on board Cang Qiong for repairing the ship''s body, so he had to rely on it for basic repairs. With the activation of the nanobot repair pack, the damage to Cang Qiong''s warship armor and the ship body itself saw some recovery, but it soon plummeted again. Even though he was doing his utmost to control Cang Qiong to dodge, this was after all a starry battlefield, covered on all sides by artillery fire; how could it be easy to evade? Time slowly progressed, and quickly another ten seconds passed. With the last ten seconds remaining until the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator was fully active, the shipbody trembled again, followed by a barrage of urgent alarms. [Beep beep beep, warship armor damaged by 57%, warship damaged by 40%, please repair as soon as possible.] In just twenty short seconds, Cang Qiong''s warship armor was nearly 60% damaged. Song Chi furrowed his brows and internally reflected on a phrase he had often heard in textbooks. "Every interstellar war is a massive meat grinder." At this moment, he deeply understood the essence of that phrase. At the same time, he moved the idea of acquiring a higher-quality warship armor component up several notches in his mind. The current Goldrock Ship Armor on Cang Qiong was only White Quality; hence, he had not reinforced it much, and it was still at level 10. Had it been a Blue Quality warship armor, he would likely have enhanced it to over level 20 by now, and he would not have faced this urgent situation. Phew! Taking a deep breath, Song Chi cleared his mind of various thoughts. In just 1/10 of a second, his spiritual force became highly concentrated. Under the high-speed operation of his thoughts, his mind became extremely clear. If there were any knowledgeable outsiders present, they would recognize that he was in the "Limit-breaking State." In this moment, his spiritual force, which normally only allowed for two tasks at once, easily enabled him to enter the Threefold Mind Utilization state. In this state, not only could Song Chi dodge various incoming artillery fire more easily, but he could also divide his attention to control Cang Qiong''s main cannon and secondary cannons to counterattack. The main cannon at the front of the ship fired a particle beam with a diameter of several feet. Directly in front of the beam''s path, several oddly shaped starships were instantly penetrated. In front of the Blue Quality Particle Beam Cannon of Second Rank, those alien race starships were as fragile as could be. At the same time, Cang Qiong also received numerous notifications of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin being credited to its account. Even though this attack destroyed only a few alien civilization starships, each starship usually had more than one alien species aboard. Destroying a starship with a First Rank energy level typically resulted in around ten strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi''s eyes lit upthere was more than he had anticipated. ``` Chapter 116: 91: Starshine Civilization Battlefield (Please Subscribe)_2 ``` Considering this, the interstellar battlefield before me actually serves as an excellent place to harvest Floating Land Origin. After all, based on a rough estimate from the Sky-Eye Surveillance radar, there are more than twenty thousand alien civilization starships in this battle zone, with several thousand of them being First Rank starships. Of course, as tempting as it is, what is most critical right now is to endure until the complete activation of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. Boom Boom Boom! The main and secondary cannons fired continuously; the Floating Land Origin aboard Cangqiong was rapidly accumulating. In a state of Threefold Mind Utilization, the damage rate to the Cangqiong''s hull was greatly reduced. Finally, after narrowly dodging a barrage of fire, a dark energy shield encased the entire outer layer of the Cangqiong''s warship armor. With the full activation of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, Song Chi became bolder in his maneuvers. He no longer focused most of his attention on dodging but instead precisely targeted the surrounding alien race starships with the Cangqiong''s main and secondary cannons. The Dark Matter Energy Shield now boasted a shield value of over three hundred thousand points and even defense values in the tens of thousands. A direct hit from a Second Rank alien race starship barely inflicted any damage. Unless faced with concentrated fire from thousands of starships, Cangqiong was virtually safe, and Song Chi was not worried at all. As he roamed through this interstellar battlefield, upon spotting a group of First Rank starships, Cangqiong immediately launched a cannon strike. Previously, he was somewhat concerned that these unknown aliens might have other reinforcements. If a starship exceeding Second Rank energy level appeared, Cangqiong would still be at risk of sinking. However, after collecting information from numerous starships over this period, he was no longer worried about this. Through his recent data collection, he had essentially understood the situation of this alien civilization. This was a technological civilization known as the "Starshine Civilization," which had developed for just over two thousand years. Currently, it only occupied five Life Floating Lands and a dozen or so resource-type Floating Lands, with dominion extending merely a hundred light-years. Because they had not mastered technologies such as spatial gates or space jumps, and tragically had not discovered wormholes or similar pathways in the Starry Sea, this Starshine Civilization was effectively trapped in this narrow star domain. For a thousand years, they had almost completely depleted the resources of this domain. Even now, the Starshine Civilization remained a low-tier, second-level technological civilization. Perhaps it was because they saw no glimmer of hope that, over time, the Starshine Civilization not only did not vigorously pursue space-related technologies but instead wholly devoted itself to internal strife. Look, the current battle waging in this stellar battlefield is between two factions within the civilization. Upon witnessing this, Song Chi felt a touch of sorrow. In his view, the Starshine Civilization resembled a frog looking at the sky from the bottom of a well, ignoring the vast star domain around it instead of trying to explore it and curling up in a small corner at the bottom of the well for a sense of security. However, looking at it from another angle, a civilization born in an isolated corner of the Starry Sea might not even have the concept of spatial gates or space warps in their minds. Without such concepts, how can they think of researching or even breaking through such technologies? Thinking of this, Song Chi couldn''t help but feel fortunate to have been born into Torchlight Humanity, a powerful high-tier civilization of the Starry Sea. As he wandered along, time quickly passed, and half an hour flew by in the blink of an eye. At that moment, a starship with a length close to a kilometer appeared in the direction Cangqiong was heading. This starship had a nearly hundred-meter gaping hole on its right side, and the ship cannons at the bow were leaking copious thick smoke, clearly having been through a fierce battle. Seeing this, Song Chi''s eyes flickered and then settled into resolute determination as he steered the Cangqiong straight towards it. At the golden bow of the ship, a dazzling array of smooth lights rapidly convergedthe Particle Beam Cannon was charging. ``` With the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator in place, along with an enhanced Second Rank Particle Beam Cannon, Song Chi naturally wouldn''t miss this excellent opportunity. Despite this Star Domain being extremely remote, it does have over twenty Starry Sea Floating Lands, among which there must be Starry Sea Oddities. As the highest class starship of the Starshine Civilization, a Second Rank starship has a non-negligible probability of possessing Starry Sea Oddities. With this assumption, Song Chi became even more resolute about sinking the heavily damaged Second Rank starship. It seemed that the engine of this starship had been severely damaged in the previous battles, and facing the charging main cannon of the Cang Qiong, it didn''t attempt to dodge or avoid. Boom! The blazing particle beam shot out at incredible speed, heading straight for the forward Starshine Civilization''s Second Rank starship. Just when Song Chi thought that the other party might have some other tricks up their sleeve, the particle beam simply pierced straight through the starship. Yes, pierced right through. Despite the starship''s impressive size, nearly a kilometer in length and comparable to the cruisers among the Torch Warships, whether it was warship armor, firepower strength, cruising speed, or radar precision, all of it was far inferior to a cruiser. Not to mention cruisers, even escort ships could crush it in all aspects, and even a small number of Spectral Airships could do the same. Therefore, it''s not true that the larger the warship, the stronger its combat power. Only when aspects such as armor defense, firepower strength, and cruising speed are all elevated, can one take advantage of the larger volume; otherwise, it''s just a moving target. Song Chi was pleasantly surprised, knowing his guess was likely correctthis starship was unable to dodge Cang Qiong''s attacks due to its previously damaged engine. While maneuvering the Cang Qiong around the Second Rank starship and waiting for the particle beam cannon to buffer, Song Chi continued to control Cang Qiong''s secondary cannons, sweeping fire primarily at the secondary cannon ports of the other Second Rank starship. Its main cannon had already been destroyed in previous battles, and now the only threat to the Cang Qiong were these secondary cannons. Boom! Whirring! Amidst Cang Qiong''s secondary cannon''s sweeping fire, the alien race in the Second Rank starship naturally wasn''t just waiting to be destroyed; they were also controlling their starship''s secondary cannons to attack Cang Qiong, landing shots on the Dark Matter Energy Shield and causing ripples to spread across it. But that was about it. An Orange Quality Shield Generator enhanced to level 29, how could it possibly be shaken by the Second Rank secondary cannons of a low-rank technological civilization? It wasn''t long before the particle beam cannon''s buffering was complete. Once the charge time passed, another roaring beam of intense light shot out, piercing through the Second Rank starship ahead once more. This time, the area pierced was the main control room of the starship, and following this round of attacks, the starship''s secondary cannons, which had been continuously firing, came to an abrupt halt. It seemed that this round of particle beam cannon attacks resulted in the death of all the aliens aboard the Second Rank starship. Song Chi wasn''t in a hurry, though. Although many starships from the Starshine Civilization had rushed over, they were only Zero Rank and First Rank starships, which posed no threat to Cang Qiong. Therefore, he didn''t rush to summon the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines for boarding action but instead used the particle beam cannon to hit the starship several more rounds. Only when he was reasonably sure that most of the aliens on the Second Rank starship were dead did he summon ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. After equipping second-hand military exoskeleton armor, he placed a brainwave beacon on one of the figurines, and only then did he open the hatch of Cang Qiong. Under the leadership of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine marked with the brainwave beacon, ten Figurines clad in military exoskeleton armor, holding high-level titanium alloy longswords and combat shields, charged directly into the engine room of the starship ahead. Seeing the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines board the starship ahead, Song Chi immediately controlled Cang Qiong to distance itself from the Second Rank starship. Given that it was a Second Rank interstellar warship, there was no guarantee it wouldn''t have any tricks left, and with caution being paramount, Song Chi didn''t want to stay too close to it. After all, the control distance of the brainwave remote control system was sufficient, and even though he had long exited the limit-breaking state, even in a dual-tasking state, he could still afford to remotely control the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines that had already charged into the starship''s engine room. Chapter 117: Chapter 92: Starry Sea Floating Land 004 The area connecting the starship''s engine room and the main control room was already heavily guarded by dozens of alien species with large heads and slender builds, walking upright on two legs. Song Chi had never seen this type of alien species before and they were not recorded in any compendium of species or civilizations of the Torch civilization. However, it was, after all, a low-rank technological civilization, so Song Chi did not expect these creatures to possess any special abilities. Therefore, the ten fully armed Fire Peony Soldier Figurines did not hesitate. With high-level titanium alloy battle shields in their left arms, they advanced rapidly, holding off the dense barrage of enemy fire. At a glance, it was obvious that these aliens were not a race known for their physical prowess. As long as they could withstand the firepower of the enemy''s thermal weapons, once they got up close, the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines would become wolves entering a flock of sheep, slaughtering with one-sided ferocity. Clang, clang, clang! Cannon fire poured relentlessly on the titanium alloy battle shields, sparks flying, and the echo of sharp metallic impacts enveloped the entire engine room. However, terrifying as the barrage seemed, it did not inflict fatal damage on the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, who continued to advance without pause. Although the titanium alloy battle shields were only of First Rank, their hardness was nearly that of Second Rank. Faced with this intense barrage, they performed exceedingly well. In addition, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were now Second Rank, and coupled with their puppet bodies that did not feel pain, even occasional hits by stray bullets could hardly affect them. Because of these two factors, it did not take long for the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to break into the defensive line established by the aliens. Swish, swish, swish! Just as Song Chi had anticipated, these alien species likely allocated over ninety percent of their nutritional intake to support their large heads. This caused their bodies to be frail, and under the titanium alloy longsword, almost every swing by a Fire Peony Soldier Figurine meant four or more aliens were beheaded. In less than half a minute, the dozens of aliens outside the main control room were entirely eradicated, without much trouble. Without lingering, under the command of Song Chi''s brainwaves, the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines continued to advance quickly towards the starship''s main control room. The essence of a starship naturally lay within the main control room. If there were any Strange Objects, they would certainly be located there. Understanding this, Song Chi wasted no time and led the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines straight to the main control room. Faced with the ten fearsome Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, like gods of death, the remaining aliens in the starship panicked and chose to close the main control room''s door, hoping to delay the advance of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. However, in Song Chi''s view, these aliens seemed more like tortoises locking themselves inside a jar, just waiting to be captured by the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. Spectral Energy flowed hotly within the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. Their Second Rank puppet bodies bestowed upon them terrifying strength. Under the ferocious power of their blows, ten silver titanium alloy longswords kept hacking at the metal door of the main control room. At first, the heavy metal door held up, but as the number of slashes increased, the flexibility and hardness of the titanium alloy came into play. The metal door began to crack while the ten high-level titanium alloy longswords remained unscathed, without even a nick on their blades. Crack! After another round of hacking, the metal door could not withstand any longer and collapsed with a thunderous bang, revealing the scene inside the main control room to Song Chi. There was little difference from the typical starship main control room, except for the dozen or so First and Second Rank alien species. The most attention-grabbing feature for Song Chi was the fruit-like item, floating in mid-air at the center of the control console. Resembling a pomegranate, this item was emitting a blazing white luminance, clearly a white-quality Starry Sea Oddity. Unfortunately, apart from this white oddity, there were no other Starry Sea Oddities in the control room, which left Song Chi somewhat disappointed. For Song Chi at his current level, white oddities were no longer very alluring; a blue oddity would have been much more interesting. After a brief disappointment, the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines streamed in, initiating the cleanup of the aliens within the control room. Despite his lack of enthusiasm, Song Chi was not so generous as to disregard a white oddity entirely; after all, it was worth thousands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. As expected, although there were a few Second Rank aliens in the main control room, they stood little chance against the fully-armed Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, requiring just a bit more effort to deal with. Ten minutes later, the aliens inside the main control room were completely cleared out. Along with the four strands of First Rank and several strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin that were added to his account, Song Chi also obtained the white Starry Sea Oddity as he wished. [Strange Object: Five-Hundred-Year Torch Tree Fruit] [Quality: White] [Evolvable: 1 {Healing Fruit}] [Note: A special fruit nurtured by a unique Floating Land plant, which over many years, has transformed into a white Starry Sea Oddity.] Once the Spectral Energy within the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines entirely eroded the fruit, the attributes that it transformed into as a shipborne component also became apparent. Healing Fruit lv0 Quality: White Consumption: 300 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Repairs 5% of damaged Warship Armor. Buffer: 24h; Charge: 20s UpRank Requirement: 3 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 300 Spectral Energy Points As Song Chi reviewed the detailed properties of the item, he was slightly surprised. He had not taken this white oddity seriously, considering either selling it upon his return or saving it to replenish the stock for the forthcoming "Oddity Exchange Shop." Chapter 118: Chapter 92: Starry Sea Floating Land 004_2 He never expected that the only Starry Sea Oddity on this starship would be a repairing one, exactly what Cang Qiong was currently lacking. Although the [Healing Fruit] was not of high quality, it was far better than the nanobot repair kit, at least because it could be used repeatedly. Moreover, once its level was enhanced later on, its repair effect should also be significantly improved. Instantly, Song Chi''s mood lifted. After directing the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to return to Cang Qiong, he did not forget to unleash another blast from the main cannon, completely destroying the Second-Rank starship that was on the brink of sinking. After acquiring another strand of First-Rank Floating Land Origin, he maneuvered Cang Qiong to continue roaming other areas of the battlefield. Having tasted the sweet fruits of victory, Song Chi was no longer satisfied with Zero Rank and First Rank Alien Race starships. Instead, he specifically targeted Second Rank Alien Race Starships. Sinking each Second-Rank starship not only rewarded him with over ten strands of First-Rank Floating Land Origin but also a chance to obtain Starry Sea Oddities, which greatly increased his interest. As time passed, seven hours flew by quickly. In this time, Song Chi had sunk no less than ten Second-Rank Alien Race Starships, netting nearly two hundred strands of First-Rank Floating Land Origin. However, the bad news was that not every one of those ten-plus Second-Rank Alien Race Starships had a Starry Sea Oddity on board. Including the Healing Fruit he obtained at first, Song Chi had managed to secure only three white Strange Objects. Aside from the Healing Fruit, the other two were the same [Starry-Level Main Cannons]. The key was that both were main cannon components, not secondary ones, which Song Chi did not need. At the edge of the Stellar Battlefield, after nearly eight hours of wandering, Cang Qiong had unknowingly moved from the center of the battlefield to this peripheral area. In the airship''s Main Control Room, Song Chi rubbed his brow. Eight consecutive hours of intense concentration, coupled with the earlier limit-breaking state, had exhausted him spiritually. As he slightly relaxed his mind, his gaze kept shifting as he began to ponder his next course of action. He had three subsequent action plans to choose from at the moment. First, to continue harvesting starships in this battlefield to accumulate Floating Land Origin. Second, to leave this interstellar battlefield, find a deserted corner to enter the Ruins Market, and then use the Spatial Anchor Point feature of the Ruins Market to head to the Star Domain where the Buluo Civilization Ruins are located. He could use the remaining ten-plus hours to try and break through the Spatial Veil of the second layer of the ruins. Third, which was an episode that had occurred earlier; an hour after Cang Qiong reached the battleground below, the "Star Chart Collector" feature of the [Sky Eye Patrol Radar] officially activated, providing a detailed Star Chart of the nearly three light-years around. Within this Star Chart, there happened to be a Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land of the Starshine Civilization. He could leave the battlefield first and then use the Purple River Translocation Device to head to that Life-Form Floating Land. After a thorough analysis and comparison of these three options, Song Chi finally chose the third one. The reason was simple; he had ruled out the first two options one after the other. The downside of the first option was that after eight hours of Cang Qiong''s roaming hunt, the Second Rank starships in the battlefield had almost all been sunk. The First Rank starships, after such a long-duration battle, were now less than a thousand, with the rest being Zero Rank starships. Thus, even if Song Chi were to sink all the Alien Race Starships in the battlefield subsequently, the Floating Land Origin he could harvest would at most reach a thousand strands, and that would be of the Zero Rank, which was not significant. As for the second option, Cang Qiong''s weapon components had not been replaced yet, so even if he broke through the second layer of the Spatial Veil of the ruins, he would not be able to cope with the tens of thousands of Insect Race that might appear. Furthermore, he would have no chance to destroy the Crystal Box in the third layer of space and acquire the Starry Sea Oddity locked inside. Compared to these two options, a completely new Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land of the Starshine Civilization, even if its resources had been long exhausted, was far more attractive. Having made up his mind, Song Chi no longer lingered and piloted the Cangqiong swiftly toward the periphery of the battle zone. According to the star chart collected by the Heaven''s Eye Sky-Scanning Radar, that life-form type Floating Land was more than 2 light-years away from the current battlefield. To arrive quickly, a Starry Sea translocation was necessary. However, each translocation in the Starry Sea required a considerable charging time and was very prone to interruption; naturally, it couldn''t be performed near the battle zone. Minutes later, having traveled a sufficient distance, the Cangqiong came to a halt and began the formal charging process for the Starry Sea translocation. During the charging period, Song Chi''s gaze continuously scanned the several star charts floating before him. The star chart in the middle was generated by the Heaven''s Eye Sky-Scanning Radar, while the other three were found on the destroyed Starshine Civilization starships. These three charts covered a significantly broader area than the one produced by the radar, encompassing the entire domain of the Starshine Civilization, which extended over hundreds of light-years. What made Song Chi even more covetous was that all three charts marked the existence of a Second-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, fully demonstrating that a Second-Rank Life-Form Floating Land was under the control of the Starshine Civilization. A Second-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, also a life-form type Starry Sea Oddity, not only vastly exceeded the area of a First-Rank Floating Land, capable of hosting more carbon-based life but, most critically, could produce First-Rank Floating Land Origin regularly and had a chance to produce Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. It was far from comparable to the likes of the White Tower Floating Land, which was merely First-Rank. Unfortunately, each of the three charts had significant differences, with the coordinates of the Second-Rank Floating Lands on each being distinctly apart; clearly, the Alien Race had deliberately meddled with them. This foiled Song Chi''s desire to directly translocate to the vicinity of the Second-Rank Floating Land. He had certainly thought of solutions, such as searching for unaltered star charts on Zero and First Rank Starshine Civilization starships. However, apart from Second-Rank starships, the charts on other vessels were only partial and didn''t mark the coordinates of any Starry Sea Floating Lands. He even went so far as to command the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to capture several Second-Rank aliens, but the language barrier was insurmountable, and not even the Starry Sea Universal Translator was of any use. "Never mind, it seems I can only go and check around this Floating Land!" With a sigh, Song Chi deleted all three star charts, no longer dwelling on the matter, and shifted his entire focus to the star chart generated by the Heaven''s Eye Sky-Scanning Radar. At present, the only tangible and attainable information he had was this radar-generated chart. As for the rest, he could only hope for other opportunities in the future. However, Song Chi felt the chances were slim, given that the Purple River Translocation Device required 12 hours of buffer time after each use. By that time, there wouldn''t be many hours left before Cangqiong had to return. In the waiting, the charging time for the Purple River Translocation Device gradually approached. As intense spatial fluctuations echoed through this remote star region, the previously silent Cangqiong suddenly vanished, plunging straight into the space vortex a few dozen meters in diameter ahead. ... In the Starshine Civilization''s Third Star Region, Floating Land No. 004. As the stronghold of the Starshine Civilization''s liberal faction, Floating Land No. 004 had a very high level of defense. It was not only under the permanent protection of the Second Freedom Fleet but also had a full-strength Floating Land defense force. For this reason, Floating Land No. 004 had remained unattacked by hostile factions for over a hundred years. Today, however, the urgent alarms enveloping the entire Floating Land shattered that peace. Outside the Floating Land, before the Second Freedom Fleet could issue a fleet-wide alert, they were already subjected to a fierce attack. Under the scorching beams of particle light, several Second-Rank starships docked on the periphery of the base were pierced through, leaving the main control rooms filled with casualties. In the distance, the Cangqiong, having reactivated its Dark Matter Energy Shields, emerged into view. Chapter 119: 93: Plunder · Harvest ``` Facing these starships that had already lost their vigilance, Song Chi couldn''t help but silently applaud them in his heart; this truly saved him a lot of trouble. While controlling the Cangqiong to continuously attack each Second Rank warship, doing his utmost to destroy the fleet''s fighting forces, Song Chi also did not forget to search for the location of the logistical units of this base built on the small fragment belt. Since he was going to plunder resources, the logistical units were naturally his primary target. Before long, he successfully located the enemy''s logistical units. Song Chi first eliminated most of the living forces in that area with a blast from the main cannon, and then he deployed ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines and a military combat robot. The Brainwave Beacon that had been activated earlier was still within its duration, so he could continue to remote-control them. It was not much different from when he landed on the Second Rank starships before, except that he faced even more astonishing firepower this time. The ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines and the combat robot faced hundreds of Starshine Civilization aliens armed with thermal weapons. Despite several forceful charges that failed to break through the enemy lines, it was the energy grenades that Song Chi had prepared in advance that proved to be highly effective. Once the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines and the combat robot closed in for melee combat, what followed was merely a one-sided massacre. After completely cleaning up the aliens inside this logistical building, the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines opened the doors of the fleet''s logistical warehouse located deep within the building. As his gaze swept across the inside of the warehouse, even Song Chi, remotely viewing from the Cangqiong, was slightly taken aback, followed promptly by great joy. The warehouse was huge, covering an area of several thousand square meters. Though most of the items stacked inside were specialized weapons and ammunition of this Starshine Civilization, he also found quite a few valuable items. There were over ten thousand strands of Floating Land Origin, including over a thousand of First Rank and tens of thousands of Zero Rank. Additionally, there were various common mineral resources like electrum, mithril, and purple copper. Besides that, there were several Starry Sea Oddities. Not to mention the five white ones, there were also two Blue Oddities and one Strange Object that could be transformed into a shipborne main cannon. A rough estimate concluded that the value of the resources in this warehouse would not be less than eighty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. After a moment''s thought, without lingering outside any longer, Song Chi seized an opportunity to retrieve the Cangqiong, donning a set of military exoskeleton armor, and rapidly rushed into the warehouse on the side of the logistics department. The variety of mineral resources in the warehouse was substantial, and it would take who knows how long if he relied solely on the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines and the combat robot to move them. He must use the Cangqiong as an intermediary to be able to transport these materials to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market as quickly as possible. As for the reason for such haste, he joked, this was the lair of a leading faction in a Second Level technological civilization. The Cangqiong could assault the enemy''s fleet base so effortlessly because the enemy had not encountered such an emergency situation for many years, but such a situation wouldn''t last long. Once the enemy came to their senses, and thousands upon thousands of starships converged, the concentrated fire from countless shipborne main cannons would fall upon them. By then, even the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator would not guarantee the Cangqiong''s absolute safety. After all, the Starshine Civilization was a Second Level technological civilization, and strictly speaking, the Cangqiong was merely a First Rank starship; how could it truly act without any restraint? Fortunately, the space in the logistical warehouse was big enough to summon the Cangqiong inside. With the appearance of the Cangqiong, the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines and the combat robot began to transport various resources from the warehouse rapidly. Yet Song Chi was still unsatisfied, feeling it too slow, as he could already imagine the swiftly gathering Starshine Civilization starships outside, leaving him little time. In the end, he simply brought out two Floating Land Mining Carts, allowing the vehicle intelligence to control them automatically. The mining carts instantly transformed into temporary transport vehicles, rapidly moving the gathered mineral resources into the Cangqiong. As soon as the cargo bay of the Cangqiong was filled, Song Chi immediately transported it into the Ancestral Torch and then transferred it into the Ruins Market. After two rounds of this process, nearly half of the warehouse''s resources had been moved. Boom! Loud sounds of artillery fire suddenly came from the great hall outside the warehouse, followed by a slight tremor. Song Chi''s eyebrows tightened, and a sense of impending crisis suddenly rose to an unprecedented level. "No, we can''t delay any longer, retreat!" Finally, he decisively issued the retreat order. Although more than half the resources in the warehouse had yet to be moved, his life was clearly more important. Moreover, items like Floating Land Origin and Starry Sea Oddities, which hold the most value, had already been taken into the Ruins Market during the first round. In other words, the bulk had already been secured, so there was no need to risk his life for the remainder. Upon his command, the eleven figures, which a moment ago had been busy transporting goods, immediately stopped their work and quickly returned onboard the Cangqiong without hesitation. Song Chi himself also returned to the Cangqiong at the first opportunity. He did not choose to store the Cangqiong in the Ancestral Aperture in order to summon it after leaving the warehouse; instead, he prepared to directly break out. By now, who knew how many Second Rank Starshine Civilization starships had gathered outside, and a barrage of intense fire could rain down at any moment. It would be too dangerous to charge out in the flesh. As for the potential damage that might be caused to the Cangqiong by the direct escape, Song Chi couldn''t care about that at such a time. And he had recently obtained a "Healing Fruit" component which could repair the ship''s body; at most, it would just cost him some extra time. ``` Chapter 120: Chapter 93: Plundering and Harvesting_2 ``` Boom boom boom! As the logistics warehouse of the Second Free Fleet, the hardness of its walls was naturally unquestionable. Cang Qiong tried to break through several times, but it was unsuccessful. Song Chi was not in a hurry. He lightly pressed the fire button of Cang Qiong''s main cannon once and waited for it to charge. When the charge was complete, the scorching particle beam turned into a cutting ray and directly struck the edge of the warehouse door. Under the strong piercing strength of the particle beam, a corner of the warehouse door was cut open. Along with the area of the door itself, it was barely large enough to accommodate Cang Qiong passing through. Song Chi did not hesitate any longer. The Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine charged at full capacity, and in the next second, Cang Qiong rushed straight out. Thud thud thud! Hiss hiss hiss! Amidst the heavy impact and sharp metal friction sounds, Cang Qiong narrowly escaped from the warehouse. However, before Song Chi had time to feel relieved, nearly a thousand Starshine Civilization starships above the logistics department building opened fire simultaneously. In that instant, the entire logistics department hall seemed to become a sea of light. The colorful beams of light made Song Chi, who was staring at Cang Qiong''s projection screen, feel a burst of pain in his eyes. Then, intense ripples and vibrations came from the Dark Matter Energy Shield. Once his eyes adjusted again, Song Chi instinctively looked at the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component. [Shield Value: 158506/307200] When he saw the specific number, Song Chi''s pupils constricted sharply. This round of concentrated fire had taken out half of the shield value of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. This situation had never occurred since the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator was enhanced to level 29. After a moment of shock and doubt, it turned into deep relief C relief that he had decided to retreat decisively. Keep in mind that this was just under a thousand starships firing together. If he had waited another ten minutes, until the Starshine Civilization had gathered more than two thousand starships, the outcome for Cang Qiong would have been unpredictable. Pushing aside the lingering fear in his heart, Song Chi dared not stay any longer. Cang Qiong''s engines roared to life, brushing past the continuous barrage of fire from above and streaked straight toward the outer starry space. Fortunately, the current barrage was only sporadic and not concentrated fire. Otherwise, Song Chi might have to try hiding in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to save his life. Several minutes later, after enduring countless attacks, Cang Qiong finally broke through the encirclement and then, without any hesitation, activated the engines at full power and entered lightspeed cruise. To the many Starshine Civilization beings, Cang Qiong appeared as a flash of light, vanishing from their sight in the blink of an eye. "Find out for me. A Nuclear Energy Shield this terrifying, a cruising speed near the speed of light, and how a single starship can stand against my entire Second Free Fleet C I want all the information on this warship within a day," one of them commanded. "In addition, from today onward, increase the funding for warship research and development tenfold." ... What Song Chi didn''t know was that with this commotion he caused, the entire Starshine Civilization''s attitude towards technology made a complete 180-degree turn. In the future, it even made a significant name for itself in the nearby Star Domains. But even if he knew this, he would not care. No matter how much the Starshine Civilization increased its investment in research and development, the likelihood of it crossing paths with him again was virtually zero. Not to mention the distance of this Star Domain from the Torch Human Civilization Territory C whether it''s tens of millions, or hundreds of millions, or even billions or hundreds of billions of light-years. Even if it was very close to Torch Human Civilization, let''s not forget the vastness of the Shattered Starry Sea, which covers an immeasurable range measured in light-years, and the numerous civilizations it contains. Perhaps there is an even stronger civilization not far from this Starshine Civilization? If that is the case, the moment the Starshine Civilization steps out of this secluded and remote Star Domain could very well be the time of its complete annihilation. Millions of kilometers away from Starry Sea Floating Land number 004, Cang Qiong, moving at extreme speed, came to a halt. Within the airship''s main control room, Song Chi''s figure flashed and he quietly disappeared from Cang Qiong. At Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the previously empty free stall area was now filled with dozens of piles of different types of mineral resources. Besides that, there were seven Starry Sea Oddities emitting white and blue glows quietly placed aside. In addition, there were 1000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and over 10000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. ``` ``` These were the spoils of the adventure, totaling over sixty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Together with the remnants that Song Chi had, he now had once again surpassed the one hundred thousand strand mark of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in his hands. In his excitement, Song Chi''s gaze shifted towards the seven Strange Objects, focusing on two blue Oddities. Starry III-Type Starship Cannon lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 20/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 15 Charge: 5s; Buffer: 10s UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 700 Spectral Energy Points ... Starry V-Type Alloy Armor lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 5/second (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 15 UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points These two blue Oddities were a shipborne main cannon and a piece of warship armor. The Starry V-Type Alloy Armor was precisely what the Cang Qiong needed, but the blue main cannon wasn''t suited for area attacks and its attributes couldn''t compare to the Particle Beam Cannon. It would only be sold later as there was no use keeping it. As for the five white Oddities, one couldn''t be converted into Torch components, so Song Chi planned to throw it into the "Oddity Exchange Shop." The other four were also basic components, with nothing particularly outstanding, and would also be sold later. Having accounted for the newly acquired resources, Song Chi logged out of the Ruins Market, of course, not without taking with him the [Healing Fruit] and [Starry V-Type Alloy Armor] components. Returning to the Cang Qiong in the outside world, he immediately installed the two components and started their enhancement without delay. Both components were quite crucial, and, having just acquired a thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, he directly enhanced them to lv20. Had he not been short on Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi might have even considered enhancing them both to lv29. After reaching lv20, the attributes of both components saw a massive improvement. The repair effect of the special component [Healing Fruit] changed from initially repairing 5% of the warship armor to repairing 20% of the warship armor and 7% of the warship. And the defence value of the [Starry V-Type Alloy Armor] increased from 15 to 15000. If the Cang Qiong were to be thrown back into the previous stellar battlefield, Song Chi was confident that even without activating the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, the Cang Qiong could last for over three minutes without any issues. Having enhanced the two newly acquired shipborne components, Song Chi''s gaze turned to a brand-new star chart beside him. This wasn''t generated by the Eye in the Sky Scanning Radar but was specially sought by Song Chi during his earlier venture at the second Freedom Fleet base. He hadn''t forgotten about that Second-Rank Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land, so during his raid on the base, he deliberately acquired this star chart from a destroyed Second Rank starship. Due to its unexpected acquisition, the star chart was unaltered, and Song Chi quickly obtained the precise coordinates of the Second-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land he had been yearning for. Realizing that this Second-Rank Floating Land was less than 40 light-years away from the Cang Qiong''s current location, Song Chi was exceptionally excited withinthis meant that he still had a chance to explore it. Only on m v|le|mp|yr With 15 hours left until the return, and just over eleven hours before the Purple River Translocation Device completed its buffering, this meant that he would have about three hours to explore the Second-Rank Floating Land. Such a prospect, naturally, left him far from calm. A Second-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land''s importance wasn''t due to its vast expanse, but in its stable production of First Rank Floating Land Origin. Moreover, there was a chance to find Second-Rank Floating Land Origin there, which, for Song Chi, who was in dire need of it, was the greatest temptation. ``` Chapter 121 : 94: Level 2 Starry Sea Floating Land - Dragonflys Promotion (Subscription Requested) ``` In the present, the various components on the Cang Qiong, except for the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator and the Sky Eye Patrol Radar, which had already been enhanced to the limit, still required a Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, like the [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine], [Brainwave Remote Control System], [Particle Beam Cannon], and the like. Just a rough calculation made Song Chi realize the deficit he faced regarding the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin had reached a frightening degree. This further solidified his resolve to explore that Second-Level Starry Sea Floating Land. For the next ten-plus hours, he didn''t practice the Guidance Technique, nor did he train with the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint, but instead took a good sleep in the Ruins Market. Because of his limit-breaking state, his spirit was utterly exhausted, and without recovery, he feared it would affect his subsequent actions. As time flowed, within the solitary starry sky, the Cang Qiong initiated its second warp. Starshine First Star Region, Starry Sea Floating Land number 001. As the largest neutral faction of the Starshine Civilization, the Dove Party of Life commanded this largest Starry Sea Floating Land of the civilization. However, as a cost of neutrality, the result was that the military strength under the Dove Party of Life was very limited, having only a fully staffed Floating Land Guard Corps. They could only defend themselves, as an external expansion was out of the question. Of course, whether they were the Free Faction or the Restriction Faction, unless absolutely necessary, none would bring war to this most flourishing Floating Land of civilization. As the most industrially developed and most populous Floating Land of the Starshine Civilization, the 001 Starry Sea Floating Land possessed nearly half of the entire civilization''s industry, with a population exceeding 3 billion. The starships constructed and assembled daily on the Floating Land would be immediately sent to the respective star domains of the Free Faction and Restriction Faction. Looking down from the starry sky, it wasn''t hard to see that this Starry Sea Floating Land was dozens of times larger than the White Tower Floating Land; unlike the vegetation-rich White Tower Floating Land, this Starshine 001 Starry Sea Floating Land was engulfed in smoke, with large factories rising everywhere on the Floating Land that released emissions day and night, shrouding the sky above this rare Second-Level Floating Land in smog. In the pitch-black starry space not far from the Floating Land, Song Chi''s eyes betrayed a hint of confirmation as he looked at the Starry Sea Floating Land that had no guards whatsoever. The news of the attack suffered by Floating Land number 004 had not yet reached this faraway Floating Land, 40 light-years away. Real-time star intercommunication, even within the Torch Human Civilization Territory, came with significant limitations, almost impossible for ordinary people. How could a Low-Rank Second-Level technological civilization possess such technology? This suited Song Chi just fine, as the fewer defenses the life forms on the Floating Land had, the easier his subsequent actions would be. His gaze shifted rapidly as Song Chi began to quickly capture all sorts of information about this Second-Level Starry Sea Floating Land. Soon, he had a general understanding of the situation on this Floating Land. More than 3 billion creatures of Starshine Civilization currently resided on this Floating Land, primarily concentrated in the major cities. After multiple screenings, Song Chi selected 12 target cities, including seven with populations over 50 million, three with populations over 100 million, one with over 300 million, and one with over 500 million. These 12 cities encompassed more than half of the entire Floating Land''s population and were the essence of this Second-Rank Floating Land. If there were indeed any treasures on this Floating Land, it was highly likely they would be hidden in these 12 cities. The first target for Song Chi was the giant city with a population over 500 million. As the capital city of this Second-Rank Floating Land, it undoubtedly contained the most resources. Once the Cang Qiong made its move, it would surely alert the entire Floating Land. To prevent these alien races from being prepared in advance and hiding their most valuable resources, Song Chi naturally chose the capital city, which held the wealth of the Floating Land, as the starting point. City center, Administrative Building. The Cang Qiong, hurtling down from the horizon, was aimed directly at the tallest administrative center of the city. Whoosh! Under the deluge of the Particle Beam Cannon and the Shipborne Secondary Cannons, the guards around the Administrative Building were wiped out, and then the bay doors of the Cang Qiong opened, and eleven fully armed figures leapt down, rushing into the Administrative Building with utmost speed. As the capital city of a Second-Rank Floating Land and one of the highest-security administrative centers in the city, the number of armed aliens in this building exceeded expectations. The Fire Peony Soldier Figurines that had stormed inside were literally stopped in their tracks by intense gunfire. Under this frightening barrage, even the High-Level Titanium Alloy Battle Shields began to deforma sign they were unable to bear the continuous bombardment. Upon seeing this, the strand of Song Chi''s brainwave attached to one of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines immediately issued a command to deploy Energy Grenades. As the universal combat grenades of the Chenxing Principality military, their power was unquestionable. Coupled with the simultaneous explosion of eleven grenades, the gunfire inside the building halted for several seconds as expected. Seizing the moment, Song Chi was the first to control the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine that was marked with the Brainwave Beacon, quickly rushing forward. Behind this figurine, the other nine followed closely. In this way, the eleven figures successfully broke through the web of fire and charged into the defense lines formed by the administrative guards. Top floor of the Administrative Building, after more than twenty minutes of advancement, the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines finally reached this point. During this time, the military combat robot fell under the alien race''s gunfire of Starshine; it was, after all, only First Rank, still quite a ways behind the Second-Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. ``` Chapter 122 : 94: Level 2 Starry Sea Floating Land - Dragonflys Promotion (Subscription Requested)_2 ``` Pushing open the top-floor door, a number of safes arranged side by side were revealed, and judging from the ghost light emanating from the exteriors of these safes, they were certainly crafted from the most durable alloys of the Starshine Civilization. Of course, this does not mean they were particularly hard to open, but realistically attempting to open all of them in a short span of time was clearly impractical. Boom! Just then, the wall to the side of the top floor suddenly boomed, blasted open from the outside with cannon fire, creating a large hole. The ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were not panicked in the slightest; instead, they quickly took action, forcefully pushing several of the safes in the room towards the hole created by the blast. Looking outside, the Cang Qiong was quietly floating parallel, less than five meters away from the hole. As the safes were pushed one after another to the opening, Song Chi inside the Cang Qiong urgently activated the airship''s traction beam. Although the true traction stance requires a Spectral Warship of the Torch variety, a pseudo traction field of a slightly lower level is still available for Spectral Shuttles and Spectral Airships. This pseudo traction stance''s pulling power was limited, but the safes in front of them were not the size of tiny asteroids or fragments tens of meters in diameter; the Cang Qiong could still stably pull them in. Under the effect of this traction beam, several alloy safes were successively drawn into the cargo bay of the Cang Qiong. After this task was completed, the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines also leaped onto the airship, and then the Cang Qiong soared into the air, departing the capital city at top speed. Above the Floating Land, the Cang Qiong sped through the gloomy mists, and this time Song Chi''s target was a massive city with a population exceeding 300 million. He was well aware that more than 90% of the resources in the previous capital city had not been harvested yet, but there was no help for it. A full-sized Floating Land defense force was stationed on this Floating Land, which meant he couldn''t linger in the same city for too long. The Cang Qiong was newly clad in Starshine V-type alloy armor. During the previous enhancement process, those tens of tons of Phantom Crystals had all been utilized, which now made it difficult for the radars on the Starshine Civilization''s starships to detect the Cang Qiong, as long as it did not reveal itself in front of their starships. Based on this, as long as Song Chi maintained his hit-and-run tactic, the enemy would never be able to predict the subsequent cities the Cang Qiong would target, making it the safest operation plan. The Starry Sea 001 was a Second Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. Just like that, the size of the defense force on this Floating Land also far exceeded that of an ordinary First Rank lifeform-type Floating Land. If that defense force were allowed to assemble, it would still pose a significant threat to the Cang Qiong, forcing Song Chi to remain vigilant. The concentrated attacks from the Second Freedom Fleet before had left him a bit traumatized. In this manner, using the same approach, Song Chi hit 6 more large cities in the hours that followed. The defenses at the administrative buildings in two of the cities were so unreasonably strong that when Song Chi saw he couldn''t break through their defense lines, he promptly chose to retreat; the other 4 cities did not present any unexpected challenges. Among the starry skies at the periphery of Starry Sea 001 Floating Land, while the Floating Land defense forces were in disarray below, the Cang Qiong nearing its return trip had already left the Floating Land quietly. Staring at the astonishingly large Starry Sea Floating Land below, a trace of regret surfaced in Song Chi''s eyes. Over three billion alien races, ah. If only the main cannon aboard the Cang Qiong had been of the area-of-effect attribute, or perhaps some kind of wide-area explosive firepower, he could''ve just fired a few shots directly above several large and massive cities. In that case, the Floating Land''s Origin would have soared rapidly. Alas, that was only wishful thinking. As a particle beam cannon, which belonged to the class of beam projectile-type main cannons, it had sufficient range and penetration power, but the downside was that it could only target individuals. Even though he had not stopped the attack by the Cang Qiong''s secondary cannons during those hours, the harvest of Floating Land Origin was still extremely limited. This was possibly the most frustrating aspect of the Alien Star Domain exploration for Song Chi. ... "We''ve got twenty minutes until the return, should I give it a try?" In the main control room of the Cang Qiong, Song Chi muttered to himself, wondering whether or not to try heading to the Buluo Civilization Star Domain to see if the Cang Qiong could initiate the return on its own. The hesitation was because if he failed to return, he would lose the pathway back to Torchlight Humanity forever. After some thought, he finally made up his mind and decided to give it a try. ``` Currently, Zhu Tian Ruins Market is only at Lv11. Waiting for another spatial anchor point to be added seems like it would take forever, and he must explore the Buluo Civilization Ruins soon. Depending purely on transactions from Zhu Tian Ruins Market, it''s hard to say when he would be able to obtain a top-rank purple Fire Source UpRank. In a few more months he would have to make a move against the Blood Blade Star Thieves. After all, it''s a battlefield of Third Rank Level, and Song Chi felt that the Lv29 Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator was still not secure enough. The leader of the Blood Blade Star Thieves, "Blood Saber", was likely well-nigh five hundred years old and a Third Rank Torch Captain. It couldn''t be guaranteed that there wouldn''t be any powerful weaponry on his flagship. If there were top-rank purple main cannons, or even orange quality main cannons, the current Lv29 Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator might not be able to withstand a single blast. To further enhance the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, the quality of the warship itself must be upgraded, meaning the Seed of Torch within his brow''s Ancestral Aperture must ascend to blue. This was indeed the most urgent matter for Song Chi. For the Seed of Torch to advance from white to blue, a top-rank purple Fire Source UpRank was needed. Such a level of Fire Source UpRank was so valuable it could even compare to some of the inferior orange components. Without an object of equivalent quality for trade, it would be nearly impossible to acquire using only Floating Land Origin. And as of now, the fastest way for Song Chi to get his hands on purple or even orange level strange objects was the Buluo Civilization Ruins. That was the reason he was in such a hurry to explore the ruins. ... After retracting the Cang Qiong into the Ancestral Torch, Song Chi turned and disappeared into this unfamiliar star domain. Appearing suddenly against the familiar skyline of the Yellow Sand Floating Continent, a figure emerged. Since the set spatial anchor point was thousands of meters above the floating land, when Song Chi activated the spatial anchor point and left the ruin market to appear here, he began to plummet at high speed. Prepared for this, he didn''t panic, summoning the Cang Qiong at the right moment and landed steadily atop the Cang Qiong that had appeared directly below him. Once back inside the cabin of Cang Qiong, Song Chi didn''t perform any other operations and quietly hovered Cang Qiong in the airspace above the Yellow Sand Floating Continent. With only a little over ten minutes left before the return, he didn''t have time to do anything else. The reason he activated this spatial anchor point was to test whether he could still return normally after changing the star domain coordinates of Cang Qiong. Although a little nervous in his heart, he wasn''t too stressed. After all, previously he and Shen Qing had both managed to return normally to the same location with their two Spectral Airships. Since they could return once, there was no reason they shouldn''t be able to do so a second time. And if he hadn''t been quite confident, he wouldn''t have come here recklessly to test it. Time passed, and the ten-plus minutes flew by in an instant. When the familiar sense of weightlessness enveloped the Cang Qiong like usual, Song Chi was completely reassured in his heart and knew his guess had not been wrong. ... Chenxing Principality, White Tower Floating Land, Jiangyuan City. Dongjiang Community, Home. "Mom''s Dragonfly successfully advanced to a Spectral Warship?" As soon as he got home, the first thing Song Chi heard from his dad was the fantastic news that his mom, Chen Lixia''s flagship, "Dragonfly", had successfully advanced from a Spectral Airship to a Guardian Class Spectral Spaceship a few hours ago. For his family, and even the entire White Tower Song family, this was a significant piece of good news. A brand new escort ship was sure to increase the success rate for the family''s future endeavors. Chapter 125: Chapter 96: 3 Top Rank Purple Relics, Song Chis Choice For a moment, Song Chi raised his eyebrows, seeing that the other party was clearly preparing to take out something else. Given the woman''s wealth, whatever she would present was unlikely to disappoint, but he still felt some aversion deep in his heart. The Brainwave Remote Control System, as a top-rank special component in the realm of remote controls, was undeniably crucial to Song Chi, especially now that his family was about to take action against the Blood Blade Star Thieves, and the need for this component was more urgent than ever. Lending it out at this time, regardless of whether the other party would return it later, was extremely unwise. Just as he was determinedly resolving not to agree, the woman seemed to have obtained what she wanted, and her slender jade hands once again rested on the counter. Along with them, on the counter, appeared three items radiating a strong purple light. "Three Purple Relics?" Aboard the Cang Qiong far away, Song Chi''s heart skipped a beat. At this moment, he gained a whole new understanding of the woman''s wealth. The woman was even more affluent than he had guessed. To know that there were many purple-quality items in both the relic area and the shipborne component area, and now she had taken out three more without batting an eye, in comparison, it appeared that even his grandfather wasn''t as wealthy as this woman. "Who exactly is this woman?" As soon as the doubt arose, Song Chi''s attention was swiftly captivated by the three new Purple Relics that appeared on the counter. These three were all among the better-attribute relics in the purple category, especially the item on the far right, which excited Song Chi so much that he couldn''t hide the thrill in his eyes, despite his best efforts. All three relics could be converted into shipborne components, with the first two able to be transformed into a standard shipborne engine and warship armor. Shadow Light Engine lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: 20% additional increase in energy supply efficiency Consumption: 5/s Energy Supply: 36/s Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes Energy Pool: 5000 Points (capable of storing 5000 energy points) Convertible: {Shadow Inkstone} UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 energy points, 5 Life Cores (Zero Rank). ... Shadow Inkstone Armor lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Inkstone Shield Consumption: 5/second (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 15 Convertible: {Shadow Inkstone} UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points Inkstone Shield: Consuming 1000 Spectral Energy Points, activates a temporary stone shield for a duration of 3 minutes. These two purple components, being of the same origin, both derived from Shadow Inkstones, aroused Song Chi''s curiosity. However, it was also something he couldn''t directly inquire about. Of these two components, what he favored was indeed the Shadow Inkstone Armor. Putting aside the fact that he already possessed the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine, even without it, he would most likely choose the Shadow Inkstone Armor. The active attribute feature is not commonly seen. Generally, most features take effect passively, for example, improving a certain effect of the component or adding an additional passive attribute, whereas those which require active triggering typically have exceptionally astonishing effects. And the "Inkstone Shield" feature of this Shadow Inkstone Armor is a layer of stone shield that could be activated on top of the armor. For the Cangqiong, which was equipped with a Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, it was the perfect complementary ability. As it stands, the only downfall of the current Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator is the full activation requirement of 30 seconds of charge time, which nearly led to the sinking of the Cang Qiong in a skirmish within the Starshine Civilization''s battlefield. But once he acquired the Shadow Inkstone Armor, in future emergencies when the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator couldn''t be activated in time, this "Inkstone Shield" could be relied upon to last those 30 seconds. A stone shield derived from a Purple Level component would undoubtedly have substantial defensive power, even considering the most critical aspect, that the Inkstone Shield active feature is instant. As soon as activated, it becomes effective immediately without the need for any charge. Logically, the Shadow Inkstone Armor should have been Song Chi''s top priority, until the attributes of the third relic on the far right were revealed. [Relic: Senbai Bone Flame] [Quality: Purple] [Evolvable: {Seed of Torch Fire Source UpRank}] [Note: A top-rank Purple Relic with the fire attribute and various uses.] Indeed, this third relic turned out to be a stream of purple relic that could evolve the Seed of Torch into a Fire Source UpRank. If it were just this, Song Chi wouldn''t have hesitated, but it was the properties of the Seed of Torch after the transformation that caused a conundrum. Seed of Torch Fire Source UpRank (Senbai Bone Flame) Effect: After merging with a Colorless or White Seed of Torch, the quality of the Seed of Torch will be promoted by one rank. Note: Originating from the deepest part of the "Burying Bone Pit" within the ancestral land of the "Bone Clan," the top-tier race of the White Bone Continent, this strand of bone fire was nurtured for thousands of years. It carries a strong, cold, erosive force, offering special benefits to the Seed of Torch and being highly attractive to Torch Ship Captains with low-quality fire sources. Yes, this strand of Senbai Bone Flame was one of the finest Purple Fire Source UpRanks, surpassing the previous Fire Source of Ten Thousand Years Star Core and Cold Source Spring Flame by a notchnot only effective for Colorless Seeds of Torch but also capable of upgrading a White Seed of Torch to a Blue rank. After learning this, most of Song Chi''s attention naturally shifted to the Senbai Bone Flame, and his interest in the Shadow Inkstone Armor immediately dropped significantly. That was understandably so; for a Torch Ship Captain, their own potential ceiling was inevitably more critical than that of any top-rank shipborne component. Chapter 126: Chapter 96: 3 Top Rank Purple Relics, Song Chis Choice_2 Take Song Chi as an example, if he wants to continue enhancing the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, the quality of his Seed of Torch is an unavoidable point. Without much hesitation, Song Chi quickly made a decision. He lifted his gaze, settling it back on the woman''s delicate features, but he didn''t initiate conversation, waiting instead for the woman to continue. He was well aware that the three purple relics she had brought out weren''t simply to mortgage them all to him in exchange for the opportunity to borrow the Brainwave Remote Control System. There were likely additional conditions. As expected, the woman soon stated her terms. "The initial conditions remain the same, this Electromagnetic Ray Cannon as subsequent compensation, and of these three purple relics, you can choose one now and purchase it with an item of equivalent value within two years; I''ll keep it reserved for you." After saying this, she added another sentence. "In addition, during the time you borrow the remote control component, I''ll mortgage the purple relic you choose along with this Electromagnetic Ray Cannon to you, so you don''t have to worry about me going back on my word later." Hearing this, to be honest, Song Chi was very tempted. A Top Rank purple Fire Source UpRank plus a shipborne secondary cannon with a group attack attribute even if she reneged later, he would not be the one at a loss. Furthermore, the Brainwave Remote Control System component installed on the Cang Qiong was currently at enhancement level LV20, having only consumed some Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin. Even if it was uninstalled and the enhancement level reset to zero, with his current assets, it would be no more than a trifle. As for "needing to purchase with an item of equivalent value," that was instinctively dismissed by him. Never mind two years; he was about to embark on a second expedition to the Buluo Civilization Ruins soon. Once successful, obtaining new purple relics would not be difficult. However, he quickly thought of his father. He had to depart for the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair in five days, and returning to the White Tower Floating Land would take several months at least. Plus, once there, the Brainwave Remote Control System would prove very useful. Lending it out now would create a time conflict. After mulling it over for a moment, Song Chi projected a line of subtitles. "How long might you need to borrow it? I also need to use this component shortly!" The woman''s slender fingers tapped her red lips, and after pondering for two seconds, she gestured a two. "How about twenty days?" Song Chi looked troubled; twenty days was still too long. Even if he discussed it with his father later, the timeframe was excessively lengthy. Seeing that he hadn''t replied for a while, the woman bit her silver teeth anxiously. "Ten days, that''s the absolute limit. If that doesn''t work, then there''s really nothing I can do. Gathering, traveling, the return journey all that takes time, and I genuinely can''t do it any shorter." After a few seconds of silence, just as a deep look of disappointment emerged on the woman''s face, Song Chi finally nodded his agreement. Ten days were manageable if he talked it over with his father. Of course, the main point was that the terms offered by the woman were indeed very tempting, whether the Top Rank purple Fire Source UpRank or the group-attack secondary cannon, both were urgently needed by Song Chi. Besides, the most crucial point was that Song Chi feared that if he truly refused, the woman in front of him would become infuriated and forcefully subdue his combat robot; after all, its backpack carried funds worth tens of thousands of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. After officially concluding the deal, both parties were overjoyed, especially the woman behind the counter. She excitedly blushed, which combined with her already exquisite features, exuded a unique kind of allure. At the warship docking zone of the fortress, Song Chi controlled his combat robot to return to the docking berth of his Starry Sea Spectral Shuttle. Da da da! The woman, clad in crystal high heels, followed gracefully and, upon seeing the standard-issue Starry Sea Spectral Shuttle, her gaze shifted to the combat robot, filled with an amused expression. Seeing this, from the distant Cang Qiong, Song Chi subconsciously cleared his throat to cover his embarrassment. At the same time, he reassured himself at the bottom of his heart: "Third Rank, this woman is a Third Rank Torch Ship Captain; it''s only normal to be cautious!" Following this little interlude, Song Chi controlled his combat robot to board the shuttle; he still needed to fetch the Brainwave Remote Control System component from Cang Qiong. Of course, he was also carrying that strand of "Senbai Bone Flame." As for the "Electromagnetic Ray Cannon," the woman would hand it over to him once he brought the Brainwave Remote Control System to her. Humming! Soon after the engine started, the Starry Sea Spectral Shuttle took off swiftly, soaring into the dark starry sky under the woman''s quiet gaze. Not long after the Starry Sea Spectral Shuttle disappeared from the starry sky, less than a minute later, two Spectral Shuttles no more than five meters in length took off from a corner of the fortress and shot after the direction of Song Chi''s standard-issue shuttle. All this was observed by the woman still standing in the docking berth. As her red lips slightly parted, the next second, several figures clad in new exoskeleton armor swiftly approached her from behind. "Go clean up those two filthy rats!" "Yes, Miss!" Chapter 127 : 96: 3 Top Rank Purple Relics, Song Chis Choice_3 After taking the command, several figures quickly departed, but before leaving, they asked one more question. "Miss, should we bring that person over?" The woman''s crystal-clear eyes moved, and then she said in a deep voice: "No need, I''m actually quite looking forward to seeing how this little fellow will grow up in the future given his cautious nature!" ... In the starry sky, after changing course several times, there were no incidents, and the standard shuttle successfully returned to the Cang Qiong. The first thing Song Chi focused on was still the Abnormal Status Purifier component. After confirming that the woman had not left any special marks, he carefully put away the "Senbai Bone Flame," then stepped over to the slot where the Brainwave Remote Control System component was installed. He paused for about two seconds, then reached out his hand. [Are you sure you want to uninstall the "Brainwave Remote Control System" component? Once uninstalled, the component''s Enhancement Level will be reset to zero. Please choose carefully!] "Confirmed!" ... At the Chenxing multi-functional shop, Song Chi, having just returned, directly handed over the Brainwave Remote Control System component to the woman in front of him. Since he had already obtained the Purple Quality "Senbai Bone Flame," there were no other assets carried on the combat robot besides this component. Even if the woman turned hostile at this moment, he would not suffer much loss. Taking the Brainwave Remote Control System, the woman''s gaze remained fixed on the Purple Component. After inspecting its attributes, a bright smile appeared on her face. She threw the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon to Song Chi and instructed him to come back after ten days, then paid no more attention to him. She pulled out a special black Communication Bracelet from under the counter, seemingly contacting the people she was working with. Seeing this, Song Chi, who understood what this meant, quickly turned around and left. Not long after, the standard Starry Sea shuttle rose into the air again, leaving the Floating Fortress, this time without anyone secretly following. When he returned to the Cang Qiong, Song Chi changed his own position immediately. After the Purple River Translocation Device completed its Buffer, Cang Qiong soon began its second spatial jump. He would have to go home and inform his father about the matter of waiting another ten days. ... At the Chenxing multi-functional shop, not long after Song Chi had left, the entire shop ceased its business. Inside a hidden chamber within the shop, a Communication Screen floated in front of the woman, who was engaging in remote communication. "How so, you''ve found a new remote control component so soon?" "The blue [Mid-Range Remote Key] component from last time was far from enough. Have you really gotten your hands on another remote control component of Purple Quality or higher this quickly?" "Ansewei, let me remind you, such items aren''t commonly found. Each time I make a trip, it costs me a great deal. If you fail again this time, I am under no obligation to help you a third time!" As those words were said, a sudden silence fell in the chamber. After a dozen seconds, the woman''s cool voice rose again. "I understand. Bring your people over. I''m confident enough this time!" Seeing her certainty, the figure on the other side of the Communication Screen no longer admonished her and nodded in agreement. "Alright, I''ll bring people over tomorrow. If you''re in a hurry, start making preparations today. As soon as I arrive tomorrow, we''ll head out immediately!" PS: The next chapter should be around 9 pm this evening. Also, please vote for recommendations and Monthly Tickets. Chapter 128 : 97: Starry Plant [Deep Blue Spores Mother Tree] (Please Subscribe) ``` As for everything that happened in the Chenxing Multifunctional Shop subsequently, Song Chi remained unaware. After returning home, he explained things to his dad, and Song Chao naturally agreed without a hitch. Changing from five days to ten was hardly a big deal. Having settled that matter, Song Chi used cultivation as a pretext to lock himself in his bedroom again, but in reality, he stealthily entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. It was still the free stall area, still those piles of various large and small mineral resources, whether in the Torch Market on the White Tower Floating Land or in the vast Floating Fortress, Song Chi chose not to sell these thousands of tons of materials. For one, he wanted to prevent any accidents, and for another, he was unwilling to let the merchants scrape off a layer of profit for nothing. His idea was to allocate about ten shops specifically to sell this batch of mineral resources in the next market trade. Future gains from exploration of the Alien Star Domain would also be sold exclusively in the market, without dealing externally. This way, he could not only ensure his safety to the highest degree, preventing the exposure of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market but also maximize the benefits of subsequent gains. Of course, this meant that many resources would inevitably be hoarded over a long time, as it was impossible for the alien species entering the market to need exactly the resources he offered every time. It might take two or even several market trades to sell everything. But now, with sufficient starting funds at hand, he was willing to accept this. Having made up his mind, Song Chi stopped dwelling on these matters, pushed these thoughts to the back of his mind, and turned to take out the [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon] component. The strand of "Senbai Bone Flame" was only temporarily mortgaged to him, currently unusable, but the Top Rank mass-attack Secondary Cannon had become wholly his the moment the trade took effect. According to the terms of the trade, once the Brainwave Remote Control System component was delivered, regardless of whether the woman''s subsequent actions succeeded or failed, the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon was the compensation for Song Chi''s lending of the Brainwave Remote Control System, and could not be reclaimed by the other party. He entered the Cang Qiong, quickly replaced the Colorless standard ship-borne Spectral Cannon and then spent over two hundred Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin points to enhance the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon to lv20. Electromagnetic Ray Cannon lv20 Quality: Blue Feature: Lightning Arc Splash Consumption: 10 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 270 No need for Buffer and Charge UpRank Requirement: 15 threads of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 8000 Spectral Energy Points Lightning Arc Splash: Creatures damaged by the Electromagnetic Thunderball will have 40% of the damage inflicted splashed onto the eight nearest creatures around them. After the enhancement to Second Rank, the attributes of the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon became more astonishing. The Lightning Arc Splash feature alone, Song Chi surmised, would allow the Cang Qiong to encounter the Insect Race from the Buluo Civilization Ruins again, a direct volley could wipe out hundreds of Insect Race creatures instantly, and even clearing tens of thousands wouldn''t take more than ten minutes. That is, provided they were only Zero Rank Insect Race, for First Rank Insect Race, the cleaning process would still be slow. After all, it was only a Secondary Cannon, quick in firing but limited in power, facing the armored bugs of First Rank, the cleaning speed would inevitably be much slower. After reaching lv20, Song Chi did not continue to strengthen it, as he had gathered a batch of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin in the Starshine Civilization''s domain, but the quantity was not large, just four hundred threads. He would wait and strengthen it as the situation allowed. Having finished all that, Song Chi put away the Cang Qiong and entered the Omnifunctional Cultivation Room. Not long ago he advanced his Guidance Technique to lv8 with the help of Queen Insect''s meat; however, to use the Advanced Body Tempering Potion that had been neutralized with a 900-year Deep Sea Clam Pearl powder, it was necessary to raise the Guidance Technique to lv9. Otherwise, the potent medicine would not be beneficial but a poison, surely destroying the foundation of his cultivation. And to advance from lv8 to lv9 required a substantial amount of time. Of course, he could not neglect his daily Cultivation tasks. Ten hours later, Song Chi emerged from the Omnifunctional Cultivation Room, quickly washed up, and sat cross-legged on the living room sofa at home, quietly Visualizing the "Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale - Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint" in the depths of his mind. On the side, Song Dad and Song Mom exchanged a glance, smiling and shaking their heads. However, both of them instinctively made their movements lighter, fearing they might disturb their son''s Visualization. ... In an unknown part of space, five Torch Warships of varying sizes were racing at full speed. Under Lightspeed Cruise, the five warships were like five streaks of shooting light, crossing great distances in an instant. Suddenly, the two kilometer-long Warships at the forefront began to slow down, and seeing this, the three hundred-meter Warships behind them also slowed down. In the Main Control Room of the two kilometer-long Warships, the conversation between the two Torch Ship Captains could be heard. "We''re about to enter the range covered by the Deep Blue Spores. Let''s slow down a bit. Also, Ansewei, you can now deploy the Phantom Butterfly drone you have at hand!" "The perception range of these Deep Blue Spores exceeds 0.1 light-year. Are you sure that the remote control component you have can control over such a distance?" To this probing question, the woman named Ansewei did not respond verbally but replied through action. The rightmost Silver Warship, with its kilometer length, suddenly opened a small gap in the mecha hangar door, after which a drone, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, became a streak of light as a special deployment component within the Warship launched it to a distance of one light-year away. ``` Chapter 129: Chapter 97: Starry Plant [Deep Blue Spores Mother Tree] (Please Subscribe)_2 Capturing the afterimage left by the drone before it was deployed, a man aboard another kilometer-class warship let out a light exclamation. "A second-generation Cicada? What about your latest Phantom Butterfly drone? Isn''t its performance better?" The woman still did not answer, but instead split her mind in two, slowly advancing the warship under her feet while controlling the second-generation Cicada drone to streak rapidly through the starry sky a light-year away. As time passed, the position of the fleet kept advancing forward, and suddenly, the woman who had been silent all this time sent out an alert signal through the communication screen. "The Cicada drone has entered the Star Domain covered by Deep Blue Spores, distance: 1.01 light-years." Hearing this warning, the man on the communication screen raised his eyebrows, but his attention fell on the control distance mentioned by the woman. "Control over a distance of more than a light-year? Is it really a remote control component of Purple Quality or above?" With that, he shifted the tone of his voice. "Ansewei, after this operation is over, could you sell that component to me?" The woman''s eyes narrowed slightly as she turned to stare at the projection of the man in the communication screen. After a few seconds of looking at each other, she replied icily: "I need this component, and I don''t have any plans to sell it for now!" Perhaps sensing the displeasure in the woman''s eyes, the man did not ask further after being rejected. The five warships came to a stop one after another, waiting in silence. A light-year away, the Cicada drone charged at maximum speed into the swarm of Deep Blue Spores. These Deep Blue Spores were bred by a Starry Sea plant known as the "Deep Blue Spore Mother Tree." They are highly erosive and toxic; if any large object appears in their vicinity, the spores will rush over and erode it completely. That''s why the five Torch warships behind them did not dare to get too close. Otherwise, should they draw the attention of the Deep Blue Spores, the consequences would be uncontrollable. However, the Cicada drone was different. It was small enough that it wouldn''t cause the spores to erupt as long as it didn''t actively touch them. Under the woman''s full control, the Cicada drone began moving quickly toward the center of the spore-covered area. In its high-speed dash, the woman couldn''t cover all angles, as the drone would inevitably touch the dense Deep Blue Spores scattered in the starry space. However, through some unknown method, a transparent halo appeared on the surface of the Cicada drone. Because of this halo, even though the drone touched the Deep Blue Spores, it did not disturb them. About twenty minutes into its sprint, the Cicada drone had already penetrated deep into the area enveloped by the Deep Blue Spores. The towering giant tree standing in the starry sky ahead was now visible to the naked eye, but at that moment, the transparent light screen wrapped around the Cicada drone''s outer layer began to blink rapidly. The woman''s expression darkened; this was a sign that the light screen''s duration was about to end. "We are not far from the Deep Blue Spore Mother Tree. It should not be difficult to break through this last stretch." With a silent thought, the next second the Cicada drone came to an abrupt halt, and it was at this moment that the transparent light screen surrounding its body completely faded. The woman was unfazed. With a thought hinged on the brainwave attached to the Cicada drone, the next second the red button beneath the drone was triggered, and immediately a pale white smoke began to emanate from inside the drone. After the emergence of this white smoke, the surrounding Deep Blue Spores seemed to encounter a natural enemy, moving outward as the white smoke continued to spread. Soon, in this central spore-covered area, a spore vacuum zone with a diameter of several thousand kilometers appeared. At the same time, the woman a light-year away also responded accordingly. "Coordinates (XXXXXXXX), quick!" As her voice sounded in the communication screen, the next second the already-charged five warships simultaneously initiated Spatial Jumps. In the central area engulfed by the Deep Blue Spores, after a strong spatial fluctuation, five Torch Warships quietly emerged from the void vortex. And in the very next second after they appeared, countless Deep Blue Spores around them fell into a frenzy. Just a second ago, they avoided the white smoke at all costs, but the next, they completely ignored it, rushing towards the five Torch Warships in the vacuum at high speed. No need for the woman to remind anyone, following behind the two kilometer-long warships, the three escort ships swiftly adjusted their positions, forming a triangle around the two kilometer warships at the center. Then, while the swarms of Deep Blue Spores were surging in, layers of Purple light screens sequentially emerged on the escort ships, ultimately overlapping perfectly and solidifying into a closed light screen with a diameter of several thousand kilometers. "Move, towards the Deep Blue Mother Tree!" From the kilometer warship on the left, the man''s deep voice resounded. The five Torch Warships, encased in the closed light screens, began moving quickly towards the towering tree in the distance. Outside the closed light screens, countless Deep Blue Spores converging were continuously striking the three-dimensional light screen, and as time passed, the surface of the light screen was quickly dimming. This light screen was called the "Trinity Isolation Barrier," an effect of the combination of three Purple Components that shared the same source, but each component occupied three special slots, and a single Torch Warship couldn''t bear it, which was why they were loaded onto three different warships. Under the rapid movement of the five warships, the distance to the Deep Blue Spore Mother Tree was continuously closing in. Just before the Trinity Isolation Barrier was about to collapse completely, the five Torch Warships successfully arrived near the Deep Blue Spore Mother Tree. Seemingly sensing the approach of the Torch Warships, the Mother Tree, which stood over twenty thousand meters tall, began to shed layers of pitch-black bark, which quickly transformed into large Deep Blue Spores after falling off and rushed towards the five Torch Warships. "It''s Advanced Deep Blue Spores, the Mother Tree has initiated a Level 1 Stress Response, Ansewei, we can''t delay any longer!!" In the communication light screen, the man''s voice had unconsciously become several times louder. It wasn''t his fault, as a type of Starry Sea plant, the Deep Blue Spore Mother Tree was naturally not the harmless kind of ordinary plant. Ordinary Deep Blue Spores were merely its first line of defense, and once an external organism approached its body, it would activate its stress response mechanisms. The Stress Response of the Deep Blue Spore Mother Tree had five levels, each more terrifying than the last. It was said that at Level 5, the stress response could fully activate all the roots of the Mother Tree; in that state, a single Deep Blue Spores Mother Tree could directly face dozens of organisms of the same tier, possessing incredibly fearsome combat power. Now, it was just a Level 1 Stress Response. With their fleet, they could still cope, but once it entered a Level 2 or even Level 3 Stress Response, by then the five warships would definitely be left behind here, becoming fertilizer on the growth path of the Deep Blue Spore Mother Tree. In the kilometer warship on the right, the woman shifted her gaze, looking up at the treetop of the ten-thousand-meter tree above her, where huge fruits with a diameter of over five meters were hanging. These fruits were called Deep Blue Fruits, and they were the ultimate target of the woman''s mission. The Deep Blue Fruits, life-extension Sacred Objects, could extend life by a hundred years with just one, a priceless treasure in the eyes of many carbon-based beings in the Starry Sea. "Cover me!" As the woman''s cool voice rang out, the main cannons at the front of the remaining four Torch Warships turned in unison. Once the charge was complete, five main cannons (two from the cruiser) fired upwards at the same time. Boom! Boom! Boom! After the intense sounds of bombarding, the firepower from the five main cannons, all Fire Attributes, burst forth violently, and for a moment, the space above was entirely covered by blazing flames. Under the terrifying high temperatures, the dense swarm of Deep Blue Spores above was blasted open, leaving a significant gap in the spore cloud. PS: This chapter isn''t filler, right? You always say I''m padding it out, it''s gotten to the point where I''m starting to doubt whether I''m really that much of a word-spiller. Chapter 130: Chapter 98: Repulsion Field·The Dragon of the Deep Blue Spores Storm (Please Subscribe) Seizing the opportunity, the woman timed it perfectly, controlling her warships to burst out of the array veil with a surge and speed towards the sky. As the silver cruiser broke out, the outer layer of deep blue spores became increasingly agitated, surging madly towards the sky, but due to the scorching high temperature, they resembled moths to a flame; countless deep blue spores evaporated under the heat of several thousand degrees. The exception was the advanced deep blue spores that had shed from the bark of the deep blue mother tree. Their resistance to high temperatures far exceeded normal spores. Approaching the silver cruiser just the same, they were not vaporized like the regular spores but merely slowed down a bit, continuing to close in on the cruiser. Fortunately, the speed of these advanced spores was not fast. Compared to the cruiser that had quickly flown beneath the mother tree''s treetop, their rate was negligible. Additionally, their numbers were extremely limited, posing no threat to the woman''s flagship in the short term. Beneath the treetop, the silver ship''s hatch opened stealthily, followed by a gravitational field that surged out from the cruiser, enveloping the Deep Blue Fruit above and pulling it down into the ship''s hangar with all its might. Whirrr! Disturbed by the unexpected touch to its essence fruit, the lifeform of the space plant at fifth rank began to tremble slightly, and the bark on its trunk started to fall off at a rate ten times faster than before. From the battleship''s main control room, a man''s roar came through the communication screen. "Level 2 emergency response activated, the deep blue spore storm is about to hit, we won''t be able to get out if it''s any later, Ansewei, hurry!!!" The woman didn''t need the reminder. As soon as the first signs of a level 2 emergency response appeared, she had already responded. The main cannon at the bow of the silver warship swiftly rotated, aiming directly at the Deep Blue Fruit above. Whoosh! A jet-black beam shot out, striking precisely at the stem connecting the Deep Blue Fruit to the mother tree. Crack! Under the beam''s incision, the stem, tougher than ordinary alloys, snapped off. Now unsupported by the stem, the cruiser''s gravitational field faced no resistance, rapidly pulling the fruit, over five meters in diameter, into the ship''s hangar. Catching the moment the Deep Blue Fruit entered the hangar, the woman quickly closed the hatch. While multitasking, she rapidly turned the cruiser around, aiming again towards the trinity array veil, now on the verge of collapse below. As the vessel turned, the woman caught a glimpse of the sky in the corner of her eyea fleeting glance that reflected a count of Deep Blue Fruits in the hundreds. Yes, the deep blue mother tree bore hundreds, even thousands of fruits, a sight truly covetable. A touch of sorrow flashed in her eyes. A huge price had been paid for this operation. How could she not want to take more? But doing so would significantly exaggerate the mother tree''s stress response. In the end, all five warships present would be doomed to stay here forever. Crack, crack, crack! The trinity array veil, spawned from three purple components of the same source and only slightly less mighty than the orange component, suddenly collapsed. The next second, countless deep blue spores swarmed from all around, instantly enveloping several Torch warships, including the silver cruiser that had just swooped down. Whirrr! The energy shields of the five warships hummed almost simultaneously, a sign of their struggle against the relentless erosion of countless spores. Moreover, the Torch ship captains noticed that not only were the ship''s energy shields dimming, but even the Warship Armor beneath was starting to turn a light blue from the spores and viruses infiltrating in threads and strands. In a moment, all five Torch ship captains visibly paled, well acquainted with this condition. This was the deep blue virus contained within the spores. Light erosion would slowly turn the surface of an object to a light blue color. And if they didn''t quickly leave the area where the spores were, over time, this light blue would progressively shift deeper. Once fully turned to deep blue, it meant the object had been completely eroded and would disintegrate into deep blue dust within minutes, serving as fertilizer for the deep blue mother tree and its spores. "William, quickly!" In the silver cruiser''s main control room, the woman called out urgently. Hearing this, the man in the adjacent black cruiser nodded slightly. With a thought, a special purple component inside the black cruiser was activated. "Repulsion Field Stance, activate!" As he declared, a ring of cyan extended from the black cruiser, spreading rapidly in all directions. Boom! The intense repulsion shockwave followed, and all the surrounding deep blue spores, even the advanced ones, were pushed tens of thousands of meters away. Seeing this effect, the woman''s gaze shifted to the jump drive component on her ship. Right after the jump here, she had immediately activated a special component on her warship; it had the effect of halving the buffer time for a specific component. With this activation, the buffer time of the jump drive on her flagship was instantly halved. Plus, with the minutes that had passed since then, less than one minute remained on the buffer. Chapter 132: Chapter 99: [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate] Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed. Guangyuan Floating Land, Floating Fortress, Chenxing Multi-function Shop. Song Chi kept his promise and returned to the shop once again, only this time, without the Brainwave Remote Control System component, he had to come in person. Of course, he didn''t assume the woman was kind-hearted enough not to lay hands on him, but he came prepared. As he walked through the shop''s gate, a rough voice suddenly came from behind him. "Alright, I won''t go in then!" Though the old man''s voice was loud, the vigilance in the depths of his eyes didn''t weaken in the slightest. He stayed by the entrance as a precaution in case there were any traps laid out inside the shop. After all, Song Chi had made it clear to him that the likely owner behind this shop was a Third Rank Torch Captain, a veteran one at that. As Song Chi turned around, the old man added a sentence. "Don''t go further than twenty meters from this door, or Grandpa will have trouble rescuing you in time!" Song Chi nodded solemnly. Indeed, the comprehensive preparation he spoke of was none other than his grandfather, "Song Mingsong." He had no choice; after considering all options for ten days, he couldn''t come up with a perfect plan that would ensure his safety while facing a Third Rank Torch Captain, so he had to turn to his grandfather for help. Luckily, a few days ago, his grandfather had just returned from an exploration mission in the Alien Star Domain and would be relatively free for the next twenty days. Under Song Mingsong''s earnest gaze, Song Chi stepped into the shop. However, to Song Mingsong''s irritation, Song Chi stopped completely after advancing only three meters without any intention of moving further. As for Song Chi''s thought at that moment, there was but one. "Stay away from the door by twenty meters? Grandpa, you don''t seem to take your grandson''s life seriously!!" In the distance behind the counter, the woman whose complexion had already recovered her rosiness chuckled and shook her head. Knowing Song Chi''s caution, she didn''t take it to heart, her cheeks still adorned with a gentle smile. What Song Chi didn''t catch was the flicker of concealed surprise in her eyes as they inadvertently swept over Song Mingsong, who was also wearing a black cloak at the doorway. She could sense an indistinct threat emanating from Song Mingsong, and in this border Star Domain, it wasn''t normal for another Torch Captain of the same rank to make her feel significantly threatened. For a moment, her curiosity about Song Chi intensified. Click, click, click! The crisp sound of high heels hitting the floor grew louder as the woman approached Song Chi, who was clad in a black robe. At some point, her originally black pupils had turned light green, and Song Chi felt a chill all over his body as though he was completely exposed before the woman''s gaze. In an urgent response, a surge of Spectral Energy burst forth from Song Mingsong behind him, wrapping around Song Chi and blocking the woman''s invasive look. Not until then did Song Chi feel he was back to normal. Underneath the hood of his cloak, he lifted his eyes to look directly at the woman in front of him. But he didn''t get angry, as he could sense that the woman had no malice, she was simply trying to see through his disguise. In simple terms, she wanted to ascertain Song Chi''s true identity. The woman pouted her red lips, losing interest, and waved her hand to withdraw the strange green glow from her eyes. Then, with a flash of Ghost Light between her eyebrows, she produced the Brainwave Remote Control System component. Seeing this, Song Chi also began the same process, somewhat reluctantly returning the Senbai Bone Flame to the woman. Seemingly noticing his reluctance, the woman casually put away the strand of Senbai Bone Flame while softly saying: "Sister will be leaving Guangyuan Floating Land soon. However, this strand of Senbai Bone Flame will stay in the shop. If you bring something of the same Quality to trade within two years, this strand of Senbai Bone Flame will naturally be yours!" Discover exclusive tales on m,v l''e-novelhall Having said that, she didn''t wait for Song Chi''s reaction, turned around, and gestured behind her, a sign that it was time for him to leave. Underneath the long cloak, Song Chi''s eyes narrowed slightly, but in the end, he said nothing further and turned to walk towards his grandfather. Whether the woman''s words were true or not, he had, by lending that component for ten days, obtained a Top Rank Blue Quality group attack Secondary Cannon, which was undeniably real. Even if she ran off with the Senbai Bone Flame later, he wouldn''t be at a loss, missing at most the chance to obtain a strand of Top Rank Purple Fire Source UpRank. Just before leaving the shop, an all-black Communication Bracelet was sent to him by the woman''s emissary. According to the sender, this Communication Bracelet was a one-way device that could only send messages to a specific kind of bracelet like itself, with no risks of eavesdropping or message leakage. If Song Chi ever visited the Duchy Capital Star Domain, he could use the bracelet to contact the woman. No sooner had Song Chi taken the bracelet than Song Mingsong''s hand quickly reached over from his side. After examining the bracelet for a while, upon reaching the Floating Fortress Dock Area and summoning the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong went onboard the warship, seemingly using a special Component to inspect the Communication Bracelet. Two minutes later, the bracelet was tossed out of the warship and quickly caught by Song Chi, who understood the implication. Chapter 133: Chapter 99: [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate]_2 The old man''s silence naturally indicated that the black bracelet had not been tampered with. Nevertheless, Song Chi still didn''t feel completely at ease. Whether the bracelet had been tampered with or not, he planned to later deposit it into the Ruins Market. The Ruins Market existed in the Void Space, so even if someone had tinkered with the bracelet, there was a high probability that any tampering would be blocked. Moreover, it was unlikely that anyone would venture into the gaps filled with Void Gangwind and Void Storms just to verify its location, right? About the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component he held in his hand, Song Mingsong only took a brief glance initially and didn''t ask any further questions. Continue your saga on m|v-l''e-novelhall Ever since his grandma Bai Xiuqin''s grand birthday celebration, when Song Chi revealed the Intermediate Energy Crystal and by his own strength advanced the Seed of Torch to White, the elders at home realized that Song Chi must have had some special encounters. Therefore, seeing Song Chi possessing an unheard-of Purple Component did not surprise Song Mingsong at all. Without saying much more, he summoned the Cangqiong, reinstalled the Brainwave Remote Control System, enhanced it to lv20, and then made another trip to the Ruins Market, placing the black communication bracelet into a sealed storage room within. Having taken care of these matters, the two warships, one large and one small, soared into the sky and soon disappeared into the starry space surrounding the Wide Yuan Floating Land. Even without any women to clear the path, no other warship dared to follow them this time. It was a joke to even think about itthey weren''t blind. A kilometer-sized craft was a Cruiser, after all. Who in their right mind would fancy their chances against a Cruiser? ... White Tower Floating Land, Jiangyuan City. Since returning from the Wide Yuan Floating Land yesterday, Song Chi had begun to frequent various Blaze Markets across the White Tower Floating Land. He and his father were set to depart today for the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves. According to his father, once they were on their way, they wouldn''t be able to return for at least three months. Therefore, Song Chi needed to prepare all the goods for the next three trades in the Ruins Market. After all, who knew if there would be any place to resupply once they reached the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves? He had already bought some of the merchandise at the Wide Yuan Floating Land, and after visiting several Blaze Markets back at the White Tower Floating Land, by this morning, Song Chi had finally managed to purchase almost all the planned merchandise. On the outskirts of Jiangyuan City, Song Chao and Song Chi arrived to find Song Lin already waiting for them. Besides Song Lin, Song You was also there, unexpectedly. After a brief moment of surprise, Song Chi understood. Song You had awakened his abilities at the same time as him, and by now, had gone through six rounds of Alien Star Domain exploration. His warship likely had already upgraded to a Spectral Airship. Song Chao didn''t say anything, but from the slight upward curve of his lips, it was clear that he was very pleased with the speed at which the younger generation of the family was advancing. After all, it also meant that the future of the family was secure. "Alright, there''s no need for you to summon your warships. Just come aboard!" With that, a Ghost Light flickered between his brows, and the Qingkong was summoned forth. Ten seconds later, the Qingkong ascended rapidly, piercing through the clouds of the Floating Land and vanishing above the Floating Land. Why all three of them needed to board the Qingkong is a story that begins with Song Chi''s status at this very moment. Once aboard the Qingkong, the three of them saw a ring of special fluorescence that tightly encircled them. Under the effect of this fluorescence, they all furrowed their brows, clearly feeling the circulation of Spectral Energy within their bodies become incredibly difficult. It wasn''t just about cultivating the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique; they couldn''t even circulate the Spectral Energy within their bodies for basic operations. Moreover, a cool sensation transmitted from their foreheads one by one. No matter how hard they tried to sense the Seed of Torch in the Ancestral Aperture, they received no response whatsoever. Looking inside the main control room of the Qingkong, since Song Chi and the other two had boarded the warship, Song Chao didn''t hear any notification about the deduction of Floating Land Origin. The reason for this was due to a special component installed on board the Qingkong. Torch Warship Boarding Certificate lv10 Quality: Blue Consumption: 50/Person (Spectral Points) Capacity: 3/300 Effect: Seals the energy within the bodies of the transported (24 hours), lifts the restriction on the consumption of Floating Land Origin within the capacity range. UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 1500 Spectral Points. This type of component is very common throughout the Torch Human Civilization Territory, but due to its limitation of sealing bodily energy for 24 hours, most Torch Ship Captains seldom use it, only resorting to it when in a hurry to travel or escape. After all, for a Torch Ship Captain, sealing bodily energy means sealing Spectral Energy, and without the ability to mobilize Spectral Energy, one cannot open the Ancestral Aperture at the brow, nor summon one''s own Torch Warship, which feels very insecure. (PS: I see many readers are puzzled as to why I set up the rule that Torch Warships cannot carry people, so let me explain it here. The reason for this setting is to limit the high-rank Torch Ship Captains from unrestrictedly transporting low-rank Torch Ship Captains for Alien Star Domain exploration. Just think about it, if thousands of low-rank Torch Ship Captains were brought along for every monthly Alien Star Domain exploration, what would that entail? Forget the increased danger, the same goes for real-world domains, if there were no such restriction, then the cost for each large-scale interstellar expedition launched by Torch Human Civilization would be too low, right? The setting of being unable to summon warships for combat within 24 hours is the same, increasing the danger of interstellar expeditions. Once an encounter with an Alien Race occurs during the seal period, it''s death for many, making each interstellar expedition require extreme caution.) (I don''t know if you all can accept this, but that was indeed my original setting!!) ... Inside the cabin, after a brief discomfort, Song Chi and the two others quickly recovered. They had seen components like the Torch Warship Boarding Certificate in previous courses and knew that this was a normal reaction. They just needed to disembark, wait another 24 hours, and everything would return to normal. Before long, a strong sense of weightlessness hit them as Qingkong began a Spatial Jump. In the middle of the three, Song Chi''s mind stirred, and he murmured to himself. "It seems that the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair isn''t close to the White Tower Floating Land!" The reason for this thought was because he could feel that the loss of gravity Qingkong was experiencing during the Spatial Jump was significantly stronger than that of the Purple River Translocation Device, meaning that Qingkong''s current jump was far beyond 40 light-years. Furthermore, after one jump, the journey was not over, as Qingkong had to wait for the second jump. ... Chaotic Star Field, Sector 0155. Located at the edge of the Chaotic Star Field, Sector 0155 is known as a barren area. It is said that thousands of years ago, it was the core Star Domain controlled by a medium-sized civilization group; however, it got heavily bombarded by numerous spatial collapse bombs during the first great expedition of Chenxing and has since then become riddled with dense spatial rifts, engulfing the small asteroids and Starry Sea Floating Lands within this Star Domain. The prevalence of collapsing spaces filled the sector with innumerable spatial rifts, which continued to spread over time, raising the danger of the sector to an extreme. Coupled with the successive disappearance of small asteroids and Starry Sea Floating Lands, the sector became increasingly barren. With both factors combined, the sector has seen less and less traffic over the past thousand years, becoming a place no living creature wants to visit, bereft of any resources and filled with danger. In a remote area on the edge of Sector 0155, a powerful spatial fluctuation occurred, and Qingkong emerged from a space vortex. Looking out of the airship''s cabin window and sweeping their gaze across the outer starry space, Song Lin was the first among the three to recognize the Star Domain. "This is Sector 0155 on the edge of the Chaotic Star Field. I remember that this is where the Moruo Civilization had their decisive battle with our duchy''s expeditionary force, right? Could it be that the Blood Blade Star Thieves have established their lair here?" PS: Does this chapter not read very well? Chapter 136: Chapter 101: Starry Sea Secret Realm - Division of Ranks (Please Subscribe) For a moment, Song Chi and the six others turned their eager, curious gazes in anticipation. Song Hai and Song Chao exchanged a glance and then nodded subtly to each other. In their view, since they had already brought the younger generation of the family here, it was naturally time to inform them of the family''s mission. After all, as long as nothing unexpected happened on Song Shan''s end, action would soon be underway, and letting the younger generation know now wouldn''t be an issue. However, before they spoke, Song Hai and Song Chao gave a serious instruction: "If you want to know the family''s ultimate goal, you can, but let it be known first that afterwards, not a single detail is to be revealed to outsiders. If you violate this, you will not be spared. Understood?!!" "Understood!" Seeing that the seven responded in unison, Song Chao said no more. All seven were the direct descendants of the family, and both men were willing to place their full trust in them. The two exchanged another look, and then it was Song Chao who took the initiative to speak: "You all know that this Star Region was once the core Star Domain of the Moruo Civilization. Our family previously received a top-secret message that the Moruo Civilization once had control over a secret realm." The moment they heard the words "secret realm," the hearts of Song Chi and the six others began to beat faster instinctively. Having received formal Torch education, they were familiar with this term. Especially Song Chi, because the Zhu Tian Ruins Market he controlled was a special kind of secret realm. A secret realm, as the name suggests, is the general term for ''hidden and sealed environments'' in the Starry Sea that are unknown to outsiders. Due to their extreme secrecy and seclusion, these spaces typically preserve their most primitive environment from the time of their formation. Influenced by such an environment, the majority of secret realms have entirely different ecosystems from the outer world. Over long periods of time, these unique ecosystems and environments give rise to all sorts of Starry Sea Oddities and exceedingly rare mineral and biological resources. "Could it be that the Blood Blade Star Thieves got their hands on that secret realm?" Song You''s words came out rapidly, but his speculation was confirmed by Song Chao. "Exactly, the Blood Blade Star Thieves have obtained the secret realm of the Moruo Civilization." With Song Chao''s affirmative response, the breathing of the seven became noticeably heavier. This was a secret realm, an incredibly rare find. Their numbers were far fewer than the various civilizational relics in the Shattered Starry Sea, and it was for this reason that each secret realm was unimaginably valuable. Even the lowest-level Shattered Secret Realm is worth no less than a Top Rank Purple Relic. The secret realm that the Song Family had spent decades cautiously scheming to obtain could clearly not just be a low-ranked Shattered Secret Realm. At this moment, Song Chi spoke up. "Dad, what rank is the Moruo Civilization''s secret realm?" Song Chi''s question indeed echoed the sentiments of Song Qi and the others beside him. For a moment, all seven of them focused intently on Song Chao, waiting expectantly for his answer. According to common knowledge in the Shattered Starry Sea, the various secret realms within the Starry Sea are divided into four ranks, from lowest to highest based on their rarity and value: Shattered Secret Realm, Starry Sea Secret Realm, Primordial Secret Realm, Cosmic Secret Realm. Shattered Secret Realm: As the name implies, these are normal Starry Sea Secret Realms that have been damaged. The original environment within the secret realm has been affected, leading to substantial reductions in both the quality and quantity of resources produced. Starry Sea Secret Realm: A type of secret realm created by the civilizations that emerged during the Starry Sea Era, rarely embodying both time and space Laws, cultivating secret realms with random Laws. Primordial Secret Realm: Created by the primordial remnants of multiverse civilizations at the dawn of the Starry Sea Era, embodying one of the Laws of time or space. Cosmic Secret Realm: A whole piece of a shattered multiverse, embodying the two major Laws of time and space, and containing all the essences of a universe''s fragmentation, incalculably valuable. Even just a Shattered Secret Realm can compare to a Purple Relic of Top Rank, and those whose internal environment is less damaged can match an Orange Glory Quality Starry Sea Oddity. A Starry Sea Secret Realm, if it contains one of the Laws of time or space, is comparable to Red Epic Treasures. As for the even higher-ranked Primordial Secret Realm and Cosmic Secret Realm, past textbooks did not record them in detail. However, judging from the value of a Starry Sea Secret Realm, their worth is surely far beyond that of Red Epic Treasures. Song Chao was silent for a while before he couldn''t withstand the intense gaze of the seven any longer and replied quickly: "Based on our decades of secret investigation, there is a high probability that the secret realm is a Starry Sea Secret Realm." With this revelation, Song Qi and the others could no longer hide their excitement. A Starry Sea Secret Realm, no matter its condition, would be equivalent to an Orange Quality Component. But Song Chao hadn''t finished speaking yet; he continued to add: "Moreover, it is a Starry Sea Secret Realm that contains the Space Law!" "You''ve always wondered why the Blood Blade Star Thieves chose to build their lair in this void rift area, right? It''s because the secret realm they possess produces a special mineral resource called ''Space Solidification Stone.'' Space Solidification Stone allows their residence to withstand damage from spatial rifts and the winds of space. When integrated into a Torch Warship, it gives the ship special spatial resistance, significantly reducing the danger of navigating through the void rifts." Upon hearing this, everyone became even more astonished. Chapter 138: Chapter 102: Primordial Continent - Luofu Sword Sect (Please Subscribe) ``` The most critical aspect was that there were more than twenty Hornet-class unmanned drones stored in the space of the Ruins Market at this moment. In addition to the Hornet unmanned drones, there were also 10 military combat robots. Song Chi had prepared these in advance when his resources were abundant, out of an abundance of caution. He originally thought he might use them in future explorations of the Alien Star Domain, but he hadn''t expected them to be put to use so soon. At the side, the component of the "Brainwave Remote Control System" shimmered with light, and a brainwave beacon was projected onto the Hornet-class drone in his hand. Then Song Chi stepped forward to the "Fixed-Point Launch Pad," placed the drone properly, and as his thoughts shifted, the launch pad was activated in sync. 1.5 light-years away, in a Star Region tens of thousands of kilometers from the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves, a Hornet-class unmanned drone appeared quietly following a slight spatial fluctuation. Since the Hornet unmanned drone was not small, that''s why Song Chi chose coordinates that were sufficiently far from the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves. As for the spatial fluctuation produced by the launch, there was no need to worry. In this Star Region where space rifts and spatial tempests were commonplace, the slight spatial fluctuation caused by the launch of the Hornet unmanned drone was inconsequential. Find your next read on m_v l|e-novelhall.net Inside the Illusion Space, Song Chi''s expression darkened. His luck with this first launch was not good at all, as it ran into a space rift. No sooner had the Hornet-class drone been dispatched than it was shredded to pieces. With no other choice, Song Chi had to recall the Cangqiong and wait for 6 hours before attempting a second launch. There was no alternative, although the Brainwave Remote Control System''s buffer time was only 4 hours, the launch pad required 6 hours, and Song Chi did not want to expend more Second-Rank Floating Land Origin on it, considering it was unnecessary since he still had to dismantle it and return it to Song Wen later on. Afterward, Song Chi began multiple attempts. The second attempt was also a failure, not encountering a space rift but instead a spatial tempest, which obliterated it instantly within the terrifying storm. The third attempt was successful, but the space rifts near the coordinates were so dense that, despite Song Chi''s efforts to control the drone with the brainwave beacon to dodge, it eventually grazed one of the rifts and, as a result, the drone was quickly destroyed by another space rift. After three attempts, Song Chi stopped. Having used the brainwave beacon three times in a row, he was beginning to feel the strain on his mind. He could only stow the Cangqiong and return to the room assigned to him at the base. Then he entered the All-Attributes Cultivation Room of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and began practicing the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. The next day, after leaving his room early, Song Chi first went to the surveillance room to complete his daily monitoring tasks. After handing over his shift, he went back to the dock area of the warship to start the day''s launch tests. After reselecting coordinates on the star chart, the fourth launch officially began. Perhaps because he had used up all of his bad luck yesterday, the first launch today encountered good luck. The coordinates where the Hornet unmanned drone was launched, including the surrounding area of several tens of meters, were free from space rifts and spatial tempests. On the other hand, Song Chi recorded the coordinates onto his communication bracelet. Such safe launch locations were meticulously noted by him, both for providing a variety of safe launch options for the subsequent Phantom Butterfly Rank unmanned drones and for mapping out every space rift around the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves, so that if his family were to go to war with the Star Thieves, this star chart could play an important role. After the recording was complete, Song Chi began to carefully maneuver the Hornet unmanned drone around the area, noting down the precise locations of space rifts, marking them one by one on the star chart created by the Skysight Surveillance Radar, while slowly advancing towards the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves. Unfortunately, due to the peculiar nature of the environment, the unmanned drone progressed very slowly. Additionally, the Hornet unmanned drone''s battery life was limited and, after six hours, its energy battery had been depleted. Because it was not possible to recall the drone, Song Chi chose to deliberately steer the Hornet unmanned drone towards a space rift. The reason was simple: once the energy battery was completely drained, the drone would lose power, and since he couldn''t retrieve it quickly, he decided to dispose of it proactively to prevent the drone left in space from being accidentally discovered by the Blood Blade Star Thieves. Even if the likelihood was very small, this matter concerned the family''s return to the main branch, and he could not afford any wishful thinking. Six hours later, he took out the fifth Hornet unmanned drone and commenced the fifth launch, following the same steps as before, recording the positions of space rifts around him, adding to the star chart''s rift annotations. amidst this repetitive routine, five days passed in the blink of an eye. During these five days, Song Chi successfully marked half of the coordinates of the space rifts within a hundred thousand kilometers around the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves. However, he was then left with only 2 Hornets in his possession. As for entering the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair or even approaching within a thousand kilometers, Song Chi had not taken even half a step. The Hornet unmanned drones lacked strong stealth capabilities; the closer they got, the greater the risk of exposure, so he dared not take the risk. Stowing away the Cangqiong and considering the need for further launches and annotations, Song Chi went to see his father and obtained ten drones of the same model from him. ``` Chapter 139: Chapter 102: Primordial Continent - Luofu Sword Sect (Please Subscribe)_2 The Qingkong, serving as an escort ship, was over a hundred meters in length and had ample storage space, so Song Chao naturally brought along a number of unmanned drones and combat robots. However, this still wasn''t enough. In Song Lin''s room on the second floor of the base, Song Chi, Song Lin, and Song You were all present. "Fourth brother, why do you need so many drones? You''re not thinking of trying your luck at the outer periphery of the Fragment Belt, are you? I must warn you, with the environment of this 0155 Star Region, no number of drones will be enough to skim the water''s surface!" In the face of his second brother Song Lin''s well-meaning advice, Song Chi nodded gently but did not change his request. In the end, Song Lin and Song You each took out two drones. Unlike Song Chao, they had limited liquid assets, so it was standard practice to prepare two drones. After taking the four large yellow hornet drones, Song Chi now had 16 in total, which he figured was roughly enough. He thanked the two and, before leaving, also asked Song You to take over his shift tomorrow. Only then did he turn and leave. The reason he asked Song You to take his shift was that according to his calculations, it was time for a new round of Ruins Market trades to open, and he planned to initiate the second round of Ruins Market trades after his promotion to First Rank tonight. After all, every time a trade opened, as long as his luck wasn''t terribly bad, he would typically reap over a hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi was not willing to delay even for a moment. ... The unknown star region of the Shattered Starry Sea. A Starry Sea Floating Land so vast that it required light-years to measure stretched across the pitch-black cosmos. Enveloped by the terrifying Floating Land gales in the sky, this high-level Starry Sea Floating Land was isolated from the outer space, presenting unimaginable dangers to anyone trying to enter from space or leave from the Floating Land. In the Primordial Continent, Eastern Divine Land. (PS: This is a skin, and has no relation to the primordial era or Journey to the West from our mythological stories.) The Divine Land was vast and boundless, with an unknown billions of li in territory. The trend of Immortal Cultivation was prevalent in the Divine Land, where the customs were liberal, and legends of immortals widely circulated. In the Eastern Divine Land, Luofu Realm. As the home of the Luofu Sword Sect, a major Immortal Cultivation sect in the Eastern Divine Land, the Luofu Realm has always been one of the top ten domains in the Eastern Divine Land. However, today the Luofu Realm departed from its usual peace and harmony. Blood rained from the heavens, and slaughter filled the sky. In the depths of the firmament, beyond the outer void. A figure soared on his sword, roaring. "Pure Yang Zi, your Pure Yang Sword Sect truly goes too far." No sooner were the words spoken than a kilometer-long sword light cleaved forth. Under this fearsome sword light, it seemed as though the outer void itself was split open and space was twisting. Confronting this sword light, the person opposite was equally unyielding. With a flutter of his green shirt, his finger transformed into a sword and, with a fierce thrust upward, aimed directly at the kilometer-long sword light coming toward him. "Pure Yang Sword, go!" Hum hum hum! The silver-white rapier trembled violently, intense Pure Yang Sword Energy surged around the blade, and finally transformed into a similarly kilometer-long giant sword phantom that rushed forward. Whoosh! Two terrifying sword shadows collided in the void, and the strong mana spread outwards. Intertwined within were strands of extremely sharp Sword Intent. Below the battle zone, the elders of the Luofu Sword Sect and Pure Yang Sword Sect fought fiercely. The Spirit Transformation-level mana fluctuations made the Nascent Soul True Monarchs suffer greatly. Some of the elders, who were unfortunate to have strands of Sword Intent enter their bodies after barely advancing from the Golden Core Peak, perished and vanished from this path. A thousand li away from the mountain gate of the Luofu Sword Sect, Zhou Ping was desperately flying his Flying Artifact, blood leaking from the corners of his mouth and his Vestment robe already in tatters. While taking out several Elixirs from his Storage Bag to restore his mana, he looked back over his shoulder. The next second his face turned pale, a bitter taste emerging in his eyes. Behind him, nearly ten figures were in hot pursuit, and he could even see the ferocity and mockery on their faces. As an ordinary outer disciple of the Luofu Sword Sect, Zhou Ping had been cultivating for seventy years and just barely reached the eighth level of Qi Cultivation; his future was doomed without any hope of achieving Foundation Establishment. He had originally hoped to peacefully live out the last few decades of his life, but fate had other plans. The domineering elder of the Luofu Sword Sect had recently passed away in meditation, leaving behind only one True God Transforming Master as the sect leader, which then invited the scrutiny of hostile forces. Under the joint assault of two True God Transforming Masters from the Pure Yang Sword Sect, the Luofu Sword Sect was in grave danger, and a thick cloud of gloom seemed to loom over all its disciples, obscuring any hopes for the future. Forcefully dispelling these thoughts of grief and indignation from his mind, Zhou Ping looked down at the high-level storage bag clutched in his hand and a resolute expression appeared on his face. If he could survive today, with this storage bag, he believed he still had a chance to strive for Foundation Establishment. And if he could become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his lifespan would double once more, reaching two hundred and forty years. Reflecting on this, he drove the remaining mana in his body to the limit, further increasing the speed of his flying artifact. However, he soon realized that not only had he failed to widen the gap with the pursuing cultivators behind him, but he was also about to be caught by them. In desperation, Zhou Ping felt a surge of despair. Among the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect chasing him, three had reached the ninth level of Qi Cultivation, and the quality of their flying artifacts surpassed the escaping disk he had refined, making it difficult to shake them off. In his despair, Zhou Ping''s eyes suddenly widened as he looked down into the dense forest below, where to his shock, there was a portal emitting spatial fluctuations, seemingly leading to an unknown place. In normal times, he certainly wouldn''t have given it much thoughtat least not without reporting it to his sectbut his current predicament didn''t allow him the luxury of choice. Controlling the mana in his body, he turned the escaping disk beneath his feet and rapidly descended toward the portal. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Spell attacks continued to rain down from behind him, but he defended against them with a magic artifact, and once he was close to the spatial gate, Zhou Ping didn''t hesitate to rush through it. The scenery before his eyes shifted abruptly; when Zhou Ping saw the bustling marketplace and the variously shaped creatures in front of him, he was stunned and bewildered. .net But without time to ponder, the spatial fluctuations from behind hurriedly snapped him back to reality, and without a second thought, he sprinted forward. Passing through the market gate, he quickly glanced at the rules displayed on the light screen, and then realization dawned in his eyes. "Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Shattered Starry Sea, Starry Sea Races, market transactions..." A string of keywords flashed through his mind, and immediately afterward, he stepped through the market gate. Behind him, eight disciples from the Pure Yang Sword Sect closely followed, also teleporting into the Ruins Market Secret Realm. Like Zhou Ping, they experienced a moment of disorientation upon arriving at the market entrance. After reading the rules on the light screen, their reactions were nearly identical to Zhou Ping''s. Although the Primordial Continent was vast, the terrifying celestial winds above largely restricted the connection between the Floating Land and the outer starry sky. The sudden appearance of many alien races from beyond the sky naturally sparked their curiosity. However, pleasant surprises aside, the group did not forget their mission. Mana surged in their hands, and each of them had a magic artifact floating around them. With this preparation, they stepped through the market gate one after another. "Zhou Ping, don''t think you''re safe hiding in this Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Hand over the storage bag from Elder Tianhe!" Right after shouting these words, the Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples sensed trouble. They saw the hundreds of alien creatures before them, all staring at them with an odd gaze. Though the faces of different races varied, they could still sense an air of schadenfreude and mockery from these looks. For a moment, they recalled the ordinances listed on the rule light screen they''d seen at the entranceprohibiting conflicts and fights. As disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect, they hadn''t taken these rules seriously before, but now, it seemed they had been too confident. PS: Please recommend!! Chapter 140: Chapter 103: Orange Quality · Pure Yang Sword Pill (Please Subscribe) When the thought crossed their minds, the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect were already filled with regret. To move them from the Eastern Divine Land to this unknown place without a sound, how could the Zhu Tian Ruins Market be simple? But it was too late. In the free trading area, Song Chi, who had transformed into a vampire, shifted his thoughts, and then the power of laws in the sky above the secret realm rapidly converged, eventually forming a tens of meters long Law Golden Dragon. Roar! The ethereal golden dragon let out a long cry, and then before the eyes of over a thousand Starry Sea alien beings at the market, the figures of the Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples simultaneously softened. Thud, thud, thud! Without exception, all eight knelt at the entrance to the market, like eight Door Guardians on watch, causing some of the Starry Sea alien species to barely contain their laughter. Despite the Starry Sea aliens acting as if nothing was amiss, and not feeling deterred by the golden dragon of laws above, the eight disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect genuinely felt an indescribable oppressive force. Crack, crack, crack! Under this terrifying pressure, it was as if each of them bore the weight of a ten thousand pound boulder on their backs, suffocating them, cracking all their bones, and under such overwhelming oppression, they could not even muster the thought of resisting, let alone mobilize the mana within their bodies. Just then, another fluctuation of space passed through the entrance of the market, and another figure appeared. It was the Pure Yang Sword Sect disciple who had stayed outside, who, not seeing his peers return for a long time, also rushed through the Spatial Gate. After sweeping through the market entrance''s barrier of laws and understanding his fellow disciples'' temperaments, he instantly surmised what had transpired. He quickly approached the gates of the market, his gaze sweeping over the crowd of observing alien species, and finally, his eyes turned upward to the ethereal golden dragon in the vault of heaven. "My fellow sect brothers acted improperly, breaking the Ruins Market regulations, so we are willing to offer compensation and ask for forgiveness for our unintentional offense!" After speaking, he tapped his storage bag at his waist, and immediately nine beams of light shot out, eventually piling up into nine silver piles on the stone ground before him. This person was quite astute, capturing the key point of bartering in the free trading zone in just a brief time. Thus, he didn''t produce spirit stones commonly used on the Primordial Continent for trade, but instead, like some of the alien races, brought out a relatively precious mineral resource. After all, it was very likely that they were not on the Primordial Continent, and spirit stones that were generally used in the Cultivation World would probably not be accepted here, making mineral resources a more suitable choice. Furthermore, he had also intentionally included himself among the offenders and offered his own compensation, reducing his stance to the lowest point. .net From afar, Song Chi''s eyes scanned over the nine silver sand piles. Water Moon Silver Sand, a rather rare resource, much needed in many mechanical creations, with market prices in the Chenxing Principality averaging around ten strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin per ton. There were nine piles in front of him now, each weighing exactly 1 ton, equivalent to 900 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. After pondering for a moment, his thoughts shifted, and soon the ethereal golden dragon in the heavens let out a soft cry, and immediately after, the laws of the secret realm condensed a single character in the high sky. "Agreed!" This character, formed of the power of laws, was such that all beings in the market understood its specific meaning with just one glance. As for why he agreed, it was simple. Firstly, these people were only preparing to act, without actually injuring anyone. Secondly, since the beginning of the Ruins Market trading, it was the first encounter with the "Human Race," hence there was considerable curiosity about these people, making it improper to expel them outright. The power of laws in the vault of heaven quickly dispersed, and the oppressive force weighing down the eight red-faced, kneeling disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect was gone, allowing them to finally stand up with difficulty. Yet in their eyes was no hint of resentment, only a lingering fear. Just as they exchanged grateful glances with the later-arriving disciple, several alien species, including the vampire that Song Chi had transformed into, started to approach from the free trading zone. The focus of these aliens was nearly unanimous, their gazes fixed directly on the storage bags at the waists of the disciples from the Pure Yang Sword Sect. The scene of aliens receiving nine tons of "Water Moon Silver Sand" was still fresh in their minds. These alien species were sure that the peculiar bags were a precious kind of space-related storage device, Song Chi included. How rare were space-related storage devices? Seeing them now, these alien beings naturally coveted them. While they couldn''t forcibly take them, as long as the price was reasonable, they were of course willing to make a purchase. Seeing the numerous alien beings intently staring at their storage bags, the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect subconsciously put their hands on their waists, but they were quickly reminded of the ethereal Law Golden Dragon from earlier and consequently calmed down. One of the disciples, at the ninth rank of Qi cultivation, began to explain, "This is a storage bag; it can only be opened with the mana within our bodies. It''s not usable by you." To the alien species listening, his words made no sense, but Song Chi did not have this limitation. His brow instinctively furrowed as if this was indeed the case, then this so-called storage bag would be greatly devalued. Chapter 141: Chapter 103: Orange Quality - Pure Yang Sword Pill (Please Subscribe)_2 Of course, deep down he still harbored a last shred of hope that the Spectral Energy bestowed by the Seed of Torch, with its special property of accommodating most types of energy within the Starry Sea, might substitute for the energy known as "mana." Thinking this, the group of Alien Race members brought several members of the Pure Yang Sword Sect over to the side of the universal translator. After the translation, the Alien Race members finally understood the limitations of the Storage Bag. However, empty words proved nothing, and the Alien Race members were still unwilling to give up. Seeing this, a few disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect took out several spare, unused Storage Bags and let the Alien Race members try for themselves. Relying on the power of the Ruins Market Law, Song Chi naturally succeeded in obtaining one of them first. Subsequently, Spectral Energy circulated within his body, slowly gathering towards the Storage Bag in his hand. Soon after, his heart chilled. No matter how much Spectral Energy he injected, the Storage Bag in his hand did not respond at all, which meant that Spectral Energy couldn''t activate the Storage Bag. Coming to this conclusion, he was greatly disappointed, and he didn''t even mind when an Alien Race member swiftly took the Storage Bag from his hands. Since Spectral Energy couldn''t activate it, the value of the Storage Bag naturally plummeted. Although it was still possible to use it indirectly in other ways, it would be a hundred or a thousand times more bothersome. For example, he could keep a disciple of the Pure Yang Sword Sect by his side and have them specifically manage the Storage Bag for him, and then he would get a special Enslavement Component to completely turn the disciple into his own enslaved creature. But if he wanted to use this method, not to mention how to keep a disciple of the Pure Yang Sword Sect without raising suspicion, just obtaining an Enslavement ship component was difficult enough. Such ship components were extremely rare, and whenever they appeared, they were often sought after at all costs by Torch Ship Captains whose lifespans were nearing their end. Because such components would allow them to enslave a vampire in advance, which greatly reduced the chance of the vampire turning the tables after a successful first embrace. Generally speaking, even a white-quality Enslavement Component could sell for exorbitant prices, comparable to a top-rank blue ship component, and it could even reach the pricing level of a Purple Component. The markup was terrifyingly high, and the items were always in demand but rarely available. Regaining his senses, Song Chi was about to return and continue running his stall, but then he suddenly noticed that of the nine disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect originally in front of him, now only five remained. Using a god''s-eye view to search, he quickly located the four who had disappeared. More accurately, it was five people. Apart from the four members of the Pure Yang Sword Sect, there was also the person named Zhou Ping, who was the first to enter the Ruins Market. These five were currently gathered in the newly opened "Oddity Exchange Shop," with that Zhou Ping at the furthest inside of the shop, and the four disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect standing at the entryway. Having learned from their previous experience, the four didn''t dare to start a fight, but their intention to surround was all too clear. They were prepared to watch Zhou Ping closely, or rather, the clearly higher-level Storage Bag in his hand. Seeing this, Song Chi discreetly walked back to his stall area, his interest keenly piqued by the scene unfolding within the Oddity Exchange Shop. Truth be told, he was also curious about the Storage Bag in Zhou Ping''s hands. According to what the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect had said, the owner of this Storage Bag seemed to have been someone named "Elder Tianhe." As a fan of novels in his previous life, he was all too familiar with the elders in the cultivation civilization; they were bona fide power figures in a Cultivation Sect. What kind of good things might be in the Storage Bag of an elder? While he pondered, the situation in the Oddity Exchange Shop changed. Zhou Ping suddenly raised his right hand which was holding the Storage Bag and then addressed the projection screen at the center of the shop: "I am willing to pay a reward, please help me open this Storage Bag!" Elder Tianhe was a newly-promoted elder of the Pure Yang Sword Sect who had recently broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage. Even though he had already fallen under the Sword Intent of Divinity Transformation, the Primordial Spirit Brand he left behind wasn''t something a Qi Cultivator could erase in a short time. Without erasing the Primordial Spirit Brand of the previous owner, it was naturally impossible to open the Storage Bag. Upon hearing this, the expressions of the four disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect behind him changed drastically, and they stepped forward in unison. But then they remembered their previous ordeal and, feeling unwilling, they eventually stopped in their tracks. In the free stall area, Song Chi''s eyes flickered, revealing an indecipherable expression, yet he did not rush to reply. He wouldn''t be so easily fooled. "Willing to pay a reward," but what exactly was the reward? A piece of iron ore could be a reward, and a high-rank Starry Sea Oddity could also be a reward, but could the two really be equated? His thoughts shifted, and a line of text appeared on the projection screen in the center of the Oddity Exchange Shop. "Please specify the exact reward." Zhou Ping''s heart tightened. He sorted through his belongings and finally took out a fist-sized mineral from his Storage Bag. Song Chi recognized the ore. "It''s hematite, three hundred years old. Its value won''t exceed fifty strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin." After a moment, a new line of text materialized on the light screen. "[The divine thought fluctuations above the item are extremely strong. The compensation is insufficient!]" Seeing this, Zhou Ping gritted his teeth and took out two more items from his storage bag, but they still did not meet Song Chi''s requirements and were rejected. In the end, after much consideration, Zhou Ping did not take out any more items from his storage bag. Before this, he was just a minor Qi Cultivator of the eighth level, so what valuable things could he have on him? He pointed to the exquisite storage bag in his right hand and said, "As long as you can open this storage bag, I am willing to choose one item as a reward from the top five most valuable items inside!" Upon hearing this, Song Chi''s eyes paused, and his mind raced as he seriously contemplated whether the proposal was viable. Seconds later, he agreed. After all, it was an elder''s storage bag and should contain some good items. Although he did not know what level of cultivation Elder Tianhe had, judging by the First Rank cultivation of the ten people who entered the Ruins Market, the elder was at least a Second Rank cultivator. The contents of a Second Rank cultivator''s storage bag should not be bad at all. "[Agreed!]" After this response, the five people felt a mysterious energy beginning to surge into the shop beneath their feet. The storage bag Zhou Ping was clutching began to float slowly upward, and the next second, wisps and strands of Power of Laws infused into the storage bag. Although Song Chi could not use this storage bag, he could still, with the aid of the Power of Laws of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, erase the inactive Primordial Spirit Mark within it. When the storage bag fell back into Zhou Ping''s hand, sensing that the imprint of the Primordial Spirit in the bag had indeed been erased, his eyes could no longer hide his joy and excitement. However, before opening the storage bag, Zhou Ping tentatively made another request. "May the four people behind me leave first?" "[Agreed!]" With that said, a gentle repulsive force pushed the four disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect out of the Oddity Exchange Shop. After this, Zhou Ping had no other concerns. Mana surged within him, and he poured his spiritual into the storage bag. After imprinting his own mark on it, he directly took out all the items from the storage bag in one swoop. Whoosh! .net In an instant, the entire Oddity Exchange Shop was almost completely filled. In the free stall area, Song Chi shrugged his shoulders, slightly startled by this sudden commotion. But the next second, his eyes suddenly narrowed and his gaze was entirely captured by an item C a miniature shortsword. The reason this shortsword drew his attention was not due to anything else but the intense orange glow emanating from its blade. Indeed, it was an Orange Level Starry Sea Oddity. As soon as Song Chi concentrated, the attribute panel for the shortsword swiftly appeared before his eyes. "[Strange Object: Pure Yang Sword Pill] [Quality: Orange] ... PS: Guess what this Pure Yang Sword Pill can transform into as a ship-borne component, dog head." Chapter 144: Chapter 105: Acquiring the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon · Seeking Titanium Crystal ``` It seemed like a long consideration, but in reality, it was just a moment. In Zhou Ping''s eyes, the projection screen before him quickly gave a response. [Yes!] Following this word, less than a meter in front of Zhou Ping, a faint spatial fluctuation transmitted with no warning. This anomaly startled Zhou Ping, but before he could react otherwise, a bronze token quietly emerged, hovering in the air before him. Zhou Ping curled his lips, muttering to himself that his reaction was a bit over the top. With the abilities of the great being behind the Ruins Market, if they had wanted, they could have easily crushed him without all the previous dawdling. He tentatively reached out and slowly touched the bronze token. A moment later, all the information about the bronze token appeared in his mind, and then he mumbled to himself, "Ruins Market Guest Token, five additional chances to enter and exit the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. If I can continue to provide other valuable resources in the future, the number of chances can be increased." After sorting out the extra information in his mind, Zhou Ping nodded in agreement. "Good, this Ruins Market Guest Token plus the Nine Heavens Cloud Essence!" With that, he raised his right hand and passed over the Pure Yang Sword Pill. In the Free Trade Area, Song Chi clenched his fist lightly, cheering inside, feeling like he had gained something without any effort. The Nine Heavens Cloud Essence had almost no value within the Torch Human Civilization Territory. As for the Ruins Market Guest Token, since he had learned that behind the other party was a world of immortal cultivation, he had already decided to issue it. Based on these two factors, it didn''t take much effort to exchange for the Pure Yang Sword Pill Strange Object. After gathering the sword pill with the Power of Laws, Song Chi was preparing to examine the second Orange Glory Quality Strange Object he had acquired, but at that moment, Zhou Ping spoke up again. "May I ask, can I offer the lives of those nine Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples as a reward for these 20 strands of Fourth Rank Spiritual Mechanism?" To Song Chi, this request didn''t come as a surprise, given the relationship and attitude previously displayed by both parties. A life-and-death battle was inevitable, and for Zhou Ping to now leverage his assets to put a bounty on the Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples'' lives was entirely normal. Understanding did not mean agreement, and Song Chi immediately refused without a second thought. [Within the Ruins Market, we only discuss trades, not getting involved in any race, any creature, any form of conflict or grievances.] As for this matter, Song Chi had already considered it in detail before it was mentioned, and this response was the result of careful deliberation. By doing so, not only could it convey the Zhu Tian Ruins Market''s stance of fairness, justice, and detachment, but it could also reassure Zhou Ping. Just think, if his bounty offer was accepted, he might be safe for the moment, but he would always feel some wariness towards the Ruins Market because of it. He could issue a bounty, which meant others could too. What if someone later set a bounty on his life? .net Moreover, from another perspective, if the Ruins Market could be persuaded to meddle in personal conflicts for some goods or resources, that would imply that it wasn''t without desires and wants; thus, if he offered something rare enough in the future, could it be possible for the Ruins Market to directly eliminate him? Indeed, as Song Chi had guessed, when the projection screen bluntly declined, Zhou Ping showed an expression of helplessness and sighed, yet deep inside him, in a place even he hadn''t noticed, the last bit of tension completely relaxed, leaving him with no defenses against the Zhu Tian Ruins Market under his feet. In the Free Trade Area, compared to the matter of the bounty, Song Chi''s attention was more focused on the word "Spiritual Mechanism" mentioned earlier. "They call the Floating Land Origin ''Spiritual Mechanism'' in their world, how interesting." Muttering to himself, he began to actively inquire of Zhou Ping with a thought. The projection screen changed, and a new line of text appeared on it. [Do you still have the Titanium Crystals from the black bag earlier?] He didn''t conceal anything, directly mentioning the words "Titanium Crystal". It wasn''t that he didn''t care, but right beside him in the purchasing shop, samples of Titanium Crystal were displayed, and Zhou Ping had visited that shop before. Any attempt to conceal would seem like trying to cover up what was obvious. Upon hearing this, Zhou Ping became interested. He first shook his head, then nodded emphatically. "I don''t have any on me at the moment, but there are some in the world behind me." Saying this, he blinked, a spark of inspiration flashed in his heart, then whispered: "May I ask, if I bring this Titanium Crystal here in the future, can it increase the number of times I can use the Ruins Market Guest Token?" Song Chi paused for a moment before giving an affirmative response. "If the quantity is sufficient, yes!" His answer was ambiguous, as the specifics for later were still for him to decide! While the two conversed, noise erupted from the outer stall area, and Song Chi sent a tendril of his consciousness to probe. Raising his eyebrows, a look of curiosity and anticipation appeared in his eyes. At the entrance to the Free Trade Area, near the Ruins Market, a few Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples had also quietly set up their stalls. Displayed on their stalls were not only various metal ores but also a type of stone they called "Spirit Stone", which contained gentle energy, and various weapons known as "Magic Artifacts", in addition to some assorted small containers. ``` Chapter 145: Chapter 105: Acquiring the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon · Seeking Titanium Crystal_2 ``` All these magic artifacts could only be activated with mana, which held little attraction to the various Starry Sea Alien Races; what really interested them were the various types of minerals on the stalls, many of which were extremely rare in other Star Domains. Besides that, there were those bottles and jars called "elixirs." In the mouths of the disciples from the Pure Yang Sword Sect, the effects of these elixirs were exceptionally rare and hard to find, which is why some Alien Races thought to experiment with them. However, these elixirs, refined by the cultivators of the Primordial Continent over ten thousand years to perfectly suit their own kind, how could they work so easily on Alien Races with completely different life essences? Sure enough, there was an Alien Race that took an elixir supposedly for healing wounds, but not only did it fail to heal the already injured part, it directly caused stomach trouble, triggering the earlier commotion. Song Chi quickly stood up from his own stall and walked toward the stalls of the Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples. In his previous life, he read numerous novels about immortality, and he was extremely interested in the famous alchemy and elixirs of the Cultivation World. Of course, curiosity was just one aspect; he also had another idea in mind. Although the energy systems they practiced were different, after all, both were part of the Starry Sea human group. Even if their body structures weren''t completely the same, they couldn''t be too different. Perhaps the elixirs effective for cultivators could also work on him? With this thought, Song Chi quickly arrived at a few stalls, and still using the Power of Laws, he easily made his way to the very front. He reached out with his pale, bloodless "vampire" arm and picked up a jade vial from the stall. Pop! Opening the stopper, Song Chi brought the vial to his nose and sniffed. At the same time, deep in his brow, within the Ancestral Torch, the Cang Qiong in its mini form was activated. The semi-automatic shipboard intelligence was activated. [Beep, receiving captain''s command, beginning analysis of item composition, analysis progress 1%, 2%, 3%...] [Beep, analysis progress 100%, analysis complete, current item composition as follows: Star Leaf Grass, Zhu Fruit...] [Analysis complete, starting to analyze the compatibility and conflicts of the item''s various ingredients...] ... [Final analysis complete, this item causes moderate damage to the body of a Zero Rank Torch Ship Captain, light damage to the body of a First Rank Torch Ship Captain, harmless to a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain...] Putting down the vial of healing potion in his hand, Song Chi immediately picked up another white jade porcelain vial and began the same operation. [Beep, receiving captain''s command, beginning analysis of item composition, analysis progress 1%...] ... Like this, Song Chi continued the same operation for several minutes, but the results were not encouraging. Nearly all the elixirs had side effects on the body of a Torch Ship Captain and provided no benefits. "As expected, aside from resources, most items within different energy systems of races are not interchangeable," Song Chi thought of a phrase from his past textbooks. Yet, he did not cease the movements of his hands, still holding considerable hope for this world of immortal cultivation known as the Primordial Continent. Because of the influence of those immortality novels from his previous life, he was well aware of the importance of elixirs. As long as he could find one that could work for a Torch Ship Captain, no matter its Rank, it would certainly possess enormous potential value. Whether it was healing, enhancing cultivation speed, prolonging life, or others. Behind each of these possibilities lay an unimaginable vast fortune. The Torch Human Civilization was immense, with a citizenry numbering in the trillions, creating a terrifyingly large market. Another several minutes passed, and Song Chi''s face had gone from initial anticipation to complete silence, not a hint of surprise to be foundentirely harmful, without exception. ``` He mechanically picked up a porcelain vial from the stall in front of the third disciple of the Pure Yang Sword Sect again, then opened the stopper. However, this time was different from before; the vial no longer contained individual elixirs but a liquid with a faint pungent odor. In his confusion, the disciple in front of him explained, "This is a Body Tempering Liquid, for external use. Just smear it on the skin, and it can gradually enhance one''s physical body." Hearing the explanation, Song Chi nodded without saying anything, listening intently to the semi-automatic shipboard intelligence''s notification tone that only he could hear. There was more anticipation in his eyes than before. The previous elixirs all required ingestion and then working in conjunction with the mana inside a cultivator''s body to take effect, so they were not beneficial to Torch Ship Captains who practiced Spectral Energy; in fact, they were harmful. What about this externally applied medicinal liquid then? Surely it didn''t also require mana to be effective? As he mused, the notification tone in his ear gradually came to an end. [Analysis of compatibility and conflict between the item''s ingredients is 100%, with no conflicts.] [Final analysis completed. This item has a significant tempering effect on the body of a Zero Rank Torch Ship Captain, a moderate tempering effect on a First Rank Torch Ship Captain, and is ineffective on a Second Rank or higher Torch Ship Captain.] When Song Chi heard this final result, it took him a good while to recover, followed immediately by extreme excitement. Having a quite strong tempering effect on the bodies of Torch Ship Captains meant that this item could be used in conjunction with Body Tempering Potions in the Torch Human Civilization, thereby greatly accelerating the training speed of Torch students, as well as many Torch Ship Captains, in their Guidance Technique. As for the ultimate outcome of this, Song Chi couldn''t predict too much just yet, as he still didn''t fully understand the specifics of this Body Tempering Liquid''s effects. However, what was certain was that it could definitely further improve the success rate of Torch Awakenings within Torch Human Civilization and also somewhat accelerate the advancement speed of Torch Ship Captains. In the long run, the overall strength of Torch Human Civilization would inevitably be further enhanced. Correspondingly, as an intermediary, Song Chi would inevitably reap the largest share of the profits. Taking a deep breath, Song Chi regained his composure and began to inquire about the Body Tempering Liquid in his hand. "How much is this Body Tempering Liquid? Do you have something better?" At the same time, he was rapidly considering other issues. First, although the Body Tempering Liquid had initially passed the shipboard intelligence''s analysis, it was still uncertain whether it had any harm, or if it truly benefited the cultivation of a Torch Ship Captain''s Guidance Technique. This was something that still needed to be tested with a physical specimen. He couldn''t rush this and wouldn''t test it on himself, but he could buy some Torch Ship Captains with blood on their hands from the black market to serve as test subjects. Moreover, if it truly worked for Torch Ship Captains, then he would also have to include this Body Tempering Liquid in the dealings with Zhou Ping. Discover hidden stories at m,v l''e-novelhall.net Additionally, how to resell this Body Tempering Liquid was also a problem; he might need to discuss it with his dad and grandfather afterward. Putting aside these various thoughts, the disciple of the Pure Yang Sword Sect in front of him also responded. "This is just the lowest level of Body Tempering Liquid, only effective for First Rank (Qi Cultivation) beings, sold for 3 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin per vial. I also have Second Rank Body Tempering Paste, but it''s much more expensive, costing 20 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin per box." Song Chi nodded, finally taking ten vials of the First Rank Body Tempering Liquid and only one box of the Second Rank Body Tempering Paste. It wasn''t that he didn''t want to buy more, but that each of the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect only had one box. After the purchase, as Song Chi turned to leave, the faces of the Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples all showed subtle smiles. Whether it was the Body Tempering Liquid or the Body Tempering Paste, they had marked up the price threefold, and including the other items sold at the stall, each of them had already made a considerable profit. The subtle smiles on their faces were all observed by Song Chi, but he didn''t mind. It was normal for them to sell at a marked-up price - others needed to make money too, after all. Besides, once he completed the tests later and confirmed the effects of the Body Tempering Liquid, he would earn even more. PS: Seeking recommendations!! Chapter 146: Chapter 106: Inventory Gains and Enhancement (Seeking Subscriptions) ``` Oddity Exchange Shop, after a brief moment of disappointment, Zhou Ping''s eyes shimmered with change as he quickly considered his own options for retreat. He already had the Nine Heavens Cloud Essence in hand, and Elder Yunhe''s storage bag contained many other valuable items. As long as he could stay alive this time, he believed that for a long time to come, he wouldn''t have to worry about resources for cultivation, and a bright future lay ahead. But therein lay the contradiction: a bright future was one thing, but first, he had to make sure he would live to see it. In a few hours, the Ruins Market beneath his feet would close, and how to save his life was the most pressing issue at hand. After much consideration, Zhou Ping ultimately placed his hope on the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Of course, it was unrelated to the previous bounty; this time, he tried a different approach. Discover hidden stories at m,v l''e-novelhall.net He once again offered the Fourth-Rank Spiritual Mechanism (Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin) in his hand, and in the free trading area, Song Chi quietly watched without responding, waiting for Zhou Ping''s next words. "I would like to exchange this Fourth-Rank Spiritual Mechanism for equivalent value lifesaving items, or powerful weapons I can use would also do," he said. After speaking, he stared intently at the projection screen in front of him, his heart pounding as he anxiously waited. Outside, Song Chi pondered for a moment, then lightly lifted his arm. Simultaneously, the Oddity Exchange Shop experienced another fluctuation of space. Zhou Ping''s eyes widened with curiosity as he stared at the several objects that appeared out of thin air in front of him. Looking back at the projection screen above, a new line of text describing these items had appeared. Personal Energy Shield: Activates an energy shield with built-in energy batteries to defend against the majority of First-Rank attacks. Enhanced Energy Grenades: Possessing Second-Rank explosive might. First-Rank Combat Robot: Possessing First-Rank combat power. Advanced Exoskeleton Powered Armor: Significantly enhances speed, reaction, defense, and strength. Seeing the introductions on the projection screen, the worry on Zhou Ping''s face gradually dissipated, replaced by ecstatic joy. With these novel items, he could envision a significantly increased possibility of preserving his life in the days to come. And while he was elated, Song Chi in the free trading area was also deep in thought. The assortment he had offered, combined with the identity of the other as a cultivator, gave him a strong sense of visualization. He even subconsciously murmured four words to himself. "Cyber Cultivation?" After a brief moment of distraction, Song Chi''s thoughts moved, and the projection screen in the Oddity Exchange Shop began to change. Zhou Ping, overjoyed by the content on the screen, stiffened. [Among these four, you may freely choose two.] Zhou Ping''s gaze traveled between the four items in front of him and the projection screen, biting his lip before taking out another batch of Floating Land Origin. "Add these 200 strands of Second-Rank Spiritual Mechanism to exchange for all four, is that possible?" 200 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi naturally would not hesitate to agree. He was in need of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. He thought that would be the end of the trade, but as soon as Zhou Ping had put the four items into his storage bag, he swiftly spoke again. "Do you have more First-Rank Combat Robots and Enhanced Energy Grenades?" Song Chi immediately understood his meaning: Zhou Ping still didn''t feel secure and wanted more Enhanced Energy Grenades and military combat robots. To this, Song Chi saw no reason not to agree. However, this time, his eyes were set on Elder Yunhe''s storage bag and the previously mentioned Blue Quality "Blackwater Xuan Turtle Warship Armor" component. Even though the storage bag required mana to operate and might not be immediately useful, it could come in handy in the future. Besides, it wouldn''t cost him much to obtain, so Song Chi was still keen on getting it. Of course, the most crucial point was the size of the internal space of the storage bag. From the brief moment he had wiped the Divine Thought mark with the Power of Laws, he was sure that the space inside the storage bag wasn''t smaller than a few dozen cubic meters, which was quite considerable. As for the Blue Quality "Blackwater Xuan Turtle Warship Armor," he never turned down a free component of Blue Quality. Song Chi''s plan was to see if his older brother Song Wen needed any Blue Quality warship armor. If he did, Song Chi would try to exchange it for Song Wen''s "Fixed-Point Launch Pad." Having the Fixed-Point Launch Pad would significantly enhance the utility of the Brainwave Remote Control System. Aside from the inability to recall it freely, it had no other significant drawbacks. If possible, he wanted to keep this component. Zhou Ping finally agreed, but the price Song Chi paid was two additional Enhanced Energy Grenades and five more First-Rank Combat Robots. Besides, Song Chi also acquired several bottles of Body Tempering Liquid and one box of Body Tempering Paste from him, bringing his total to 15 bottles of Body Tempering Liquid and two boxes of Body Tempering Paste. ... Free Trading Area. As time passed, the transaction at the Ruins Market was nearing its end. "Come one, come all, take a look, big loss exchange, 11 strands of Zero-Rank Floating Land Origin for 1 strand of First-Rank Floating Land Origin, 11 strands of First-Rank Floating Land Origin for 1 strand of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin," he shouted, immediately catching the attention of many Alien Races, although most quickly lost interest again. Higher-Rank Floating Land Origin was far less available than Lower-Rank in any Star Domain, meaning few beings had it to offer and even fewer were willing to trade. ``` Chapter 147: Chapter 106: Tallying Gains and Enhancement (Subscription Requested)_2 Seeing this, Song Chi felt somewhat helpless; if he had to raise his bid any further, he might as well go back to the Chenxing Principality to make the exchange. Eventually, he acquired just over thirty strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, significantly less than previous times. However, he did exchange for quite a lot of First Rank Floating Land Origin, nearly two thousand strands. "Indeed, one''s luck isn''t always so good!" With a soft sigh, Song Chi quickly bounced back. Though the Second Rank Floating Land Origin obtained from the various alien races was limited, what he had obtained from Zhou Ping was truly substantive. Second Rank Floating Land Origin 200 strands, Third Rank Floating Land Origin 100 strands, Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin 20 strands. Adding those to the spoils plundered from the Starshine Civilization, Song Chi now had over 500 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, an unfathomable wealth for others. With that in mind, Song Chi began to swiftly tally up all the gains from this Ruins Market transaction. Owing to the emergence of this group of Primordial Continent immortal cultivators, he had made a killing. By the time he had finished calculating, even Song Chi''s own heartbeat had quickened. One Orange Main Cannon One blue Warship Armor plate Fifty Titanium Crystals One high-level Storage Bag Twenty strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin One hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin Two hundred strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin Three thousand, two hundred strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin Over seventy thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin Several Life Cores of various ranks Several assorted difference resources Altogether, even without counting the two ship-mounted components, those fifty Titanium Crystals, and the high-level Storage Bag, the total value of the rest exceeded four hundred thousand Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, an absolutely terrifying amount. When he arrived at this figure, even Song Chi was startledit was truly astonishing. After a brief shock came immense joy, after all, these were real earnings. (PS: Those still concerned about the hundredfold price difference when selling treasures, don''t quibble anymore. The protagonist''s rate of making money is indeed astonishing. Any more exaggeration and I''m afraid I might not be able to rein it in!) Of course, deep down Song Chi also understood that the reason for such a terrifying income was largely due to good fortune meeting that group of Primordial Continent''s cultivating disciples. Zhou Ping alone contributed over three hundred thousand Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, which accounted for nearly 80% of the total. If you add the two ship-mounted components and the Titanium Crystals, this one person would account for more than 95%, truly a big walking treasure dispensing child. After this encounter, the income from each subsequent Ruins Market trade would return to normal, but with this new channel from the Primordial Continent, there should be a reasonable increase. Phew! Song Chi exhaled, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and summoned the Cang Qiong. Then, clutching the component of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, he walked straight into the interior of the airship. As the Cang Qiong''s second orange component loaded, Song Chi was full of anticipation. After all, if it possessed such remarkable attributes at lv0, what about lv10, lv20? It was too exciting to fathom. Enjoy more content from m-v l''e|-novelhall.net [Are you sure you want to spend 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin plus 1000 Energy Points plus 1 ton of Sunflame Ore to raise the level of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon from lv0 to lv1?] "Confirmed!" After acquiring the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, Song Chi had also quietly purchased sufficient Sunflame Ore in previous transactions, so he could confidently proceed with Enhancements. Shortly, after spending 420 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and 60 tons of Sunflame Ore, the level of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon increased to lv10. But he did not stop there. After ten consecutive enhancements, spending 690 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and 440 tons of Sunflame Ore, he brought the level of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon up to lv20. After enhancing it to this point, Song Chi paused slightly, finally slowing his actions. Because beyond lv20, enhancing the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon would require Titanium Crystals. Indeed, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, enhanced to lv20, had attributes that were already astounding. For a First-Rank Torch Warship, it was more than sufficient. But was Song Chi just an ordinary Torch Ship Captain of the First Rank? Glancing at the 54 Titanium Crystals in his hand, he gritted his teeth and decided to continue the enhancement process. Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish! After five consecutive enhancements, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon gained another 5 levels, reaching lv25. At this point, Song Chi had 24 Titanium Crystals left in his hand. He could have enhanced it one more time but, after some thought, he gave up on that idea, saving the last 24 Titanium Crystals for future use. Looking at the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon''s attributes now, ''gorgeous'' was an understatement. Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon lv25 Quality: Orange Feature: Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light Feature 2: Main Cannon Might increased by 90% Consumption: 2000/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 100360 Charge: 5s; Buffer 10s UpRank Requirement: 70 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 20000 Spectral Energy Points, 200 tons of Sunflame Ore, 12 Titanium Crystals {Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light: After charging for 30 seconds, release a gigantic sword intent slash in the designated direction, having 450% Might of the main cannon, destroying everything in its path.} With damage exceeding one hundred thousand per hit, if he were to use the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" feature, in one blow could deal over four hundred thousand damage. Such a fearsome attribute was truly terrifying. However, others should be the ones to be shocked by this, as this terrifying main cannon was mounted on the Cangqiong. The only thing in Song Chi''s heart was profound elation. But this round of enhancements, aside from the Titanium Crystals, also consumed 200 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, causing Song Chi''s stash of the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin to diminish by a small amount. Money was truly like running water. While Song Chi was enhancing the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, unbeknownst to him, far away on the Primordial Continent in the Eastern Divine Land, Luofu Realm, a battle had already broken out in the wilderness. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Spells zipped through the air, with one towering tree after another being blasted in half. In front of the disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect, three Qi Cultivation ninth layer disciples shouted coldly. "Zhou Ping, hand over the Storage Bag of Elder Tianhe and everything inside it," they demanded. Surrounded by a faint layer of white light shield, Zhou Ping chuckled coldly in response. "Hahaha, everything belonging to your Elder Tianhe has been traded to the beings behind the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Today, you''re doomed to achieve nothing!" he taunted. The disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect all had vastly sullen expressions. No one knew what kind of deal he had made with the entity behind the Ruins Market, and if it was as he said, it definitely wasn''t good news. With that in mind, their gazes fixated on the Military Exoskeleton Power Armor Zhou Ping was wearing, speculating whether this exquisite piece of steel might be the result of the trade. As they entertained their doubts, their attacks did not lessen in the slightest. Whatever the opponent had done and whatever function this seemingly strange steel construct might have, they were determined not to let Zhou Ping get away. Zhou Ping was not surprised by their reaction. He moved his arm, feeling the significant enhancement provided by the Exoskeleton Armor, and then once again slapped his Storage Bag at his waist. In the next second, six combat robots, with clear First-Rank energy fluctuations, appeared before him. A short distance away, the nine disciples of the Pure Yang Sword Sect narrowed their eyes at the sight of these newly appeared steel figures, which posed a considerable threat to them. "Could it be puppets?" they wondered, encountering this steel humanoid construct for the first time and immediately thinking of the puppets from the Cultivation World. Yet they quickly dismissed the thought, as Zhou Ping was just a common outer disciple of the Luofu Sword Sect and would not possess so many puppets. It had to be an alien civilization''s creation from the Ruins Market. Realizing this tightened the disciples'' nerves. After exchanging glances, all nine of them soared out simultaneously, rushing straight toward Zhou Ping. They didn''t know how many deals Zhou Ping had made with the existence behind the Ruins Market. They only knew that any further delay would be to their disadvantage, as this was the stronghold of the Luofu Sword Sect. Under Zhou Ping''s command, the six military combat robots also charged forward to meet them head-on. Zhou Ping joined the fray without hesitation, and soon the two sides were tangled in a fierce battle. Combat robots couldn''t fly, so fighting on the ground was their optimal choice. Therefore, he couldn''t flee. Chapter 150: Chapter 108: Ruins Market Enhancement - Blood Blade Star Thieves Stirrings Feeling the turbulent and boundless power within his body, Song Chi was excited, but at the same time, he kept moving his body around. Huff, puff, puff! As his fists and feet swung through the air, a series of fierce punches began to resonate within the all-attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi was striving to adapt to his newly enhanced physique. Several hours later, the door of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room opened, and Song Chi, having essentially mastered his surging strength, stepped out. Central Streethe didn''t rush to leave the Ruins Market but instead opened the property panel of the market. Twenty days ago, busy with testing the effectiveness of the Body Tempering Liquid and having upgraded the level of the Ruins Market and the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, he had yet to check their detailed properties. Soon, the detailed properties of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market popped up. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: LV15] [Size: 1500m X 1500m] [Basic Configuration: 60 shops, one 400m x 400m stall area, a two-story inn with one room, one LV15 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (doubles the efficiency of Spectral Energy cultivation), one LV11 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, one LV11 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform.] [Extra Configurations: None (0/8)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (can move freely in the void and subconsciously avoid natural disasters)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (can set a coordinate anchor point within any Star Domain of Shattered Starry Sea)] [UpRank Requirement: 100 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, Ruins Market transaction quota of 70,000 (66548/70000) strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin] Indeed, the significant amount of Floating Land Origin traded by Zhou Ping had increased the market''s transaction volume from less than 30,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin to nearly 70,000, allowing Song Chi to pull it directly to LV15. After the upgrade to LV15, the properties of the Ruins Market also underwent significant changes. In addition to an increase in size, the number of shops and the size of the free stall area both saw different levels of enhancement. Additionally, the number of guest rooms opened on the second floor of the inn reached six, as expected, which meant Song Chi now had four more Ruins Market Guest Tokens in hand. For this, he was extremely pleasedeach Ruins Market Guest Token could later link to one Starry Sea Floating Land, or even its subsequent entire civilization; needless to say, their value was immense. Beyond that were the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, and the Spectral Energy Protective Array. Starting with the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, due to the urgency of cultivating the Guidance Technique, Song Chi had already upgraded it to LV15 twenty days prior, and the enhancement effect on Spectral Energy cultivation had reached a new peak. [Name: All-Attributes Cultivation Room] [Level: LV15] [Effect: Creatures of First Rank and below practicing within the Cultivation Room will have their training speed increased by 540%, and if the cultivator is practicing the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, the training speed is increased by 1080%.] ... [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level LV16, 80 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin] The general cultivation speed increase is 540%, and for practicing the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, this enhancement startlingly reaches an incredible 1080%, ten times the rate of normal cultivation, which is quite terrifying. It could be said that Song Chi''s ability to break through from LV8 to LV9 of the Guidance Technique within twenty days was not solely due to the Body Tempering Liquid''s powerful effect, but also had an inseparable relationship with this LV15 All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Moving his gaze away from the detailed properties of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi''s attention then converged on the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. At the same time, he quickly walked along Central Street to the platform. This configuration, which relates to the number of "visitors" in each market transaction, was something he took very seriously. Extending his hand, he tapped four times in succession, and the level of the space gate deployment platform was successfully raised to LV15. [Name: Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] [Level: LV15] [Effect: After activation, it randomly deploys 42 Spatial Gates in the Shattered Starry Sea that can access the Ruins Market, with each Spatial Gate lasting 24 hours and a cooldown period of 720 hours.] ... [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market Level LV16, 80 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin] After four consecutive enhancements, the attributes of the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform hadn''t changed much; the number of Spatial Gates deployed had merely increased from 37 to 42. .net Lastly, the Spectral Energy Protective Array. If this were before, Song Chi might not have paid much attention to this Ruins Market configuration, deeming it inconsequential whether it was enhanced or not. However, since experiencing the invasion of the Void Demon, he now regarded it as equally important as the All-Attributes Cultivation Room and the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. He also upgraded it to LV15. [Name: Spectral Energy Protective Array] [Level: LV15] [Effect: Self-generates a semi-circular guardian light screen by absorbing Void Energy.] [Defence: 1800] [Shield Value: 180000/180000] [Post-overload Buffer: 26 minutes] [Note: Hailing from the hands of a powerful being from the "Ancient Immortal Domain" of the Starry Sea...] [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level LV16, 80 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin] Looking at its properties, the Defence Value had reached 1800 points, while the Shield Value soared to 180000. While it might seem lesser compared to the Dark Matter Energy Shield, don''t forget that the current Spectral Energy Formation was only at LV15, whereas the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator had been enhanced to LV29. Song Chi speculated that when the Spectral Energy Protective Array was enhanced to LV29, its Shield Value would most likely break through one million. With that thought, he was somewhat astounded and inwardly admired that it indeed came from the hands of the "Ancient Immortal Domain''s mighty being." Regarding the actual Rank of Spectral Energy Protective Array, Song Chi currently had no idea, but what he knew was that its Rank definitely surpassed the Orange Quality "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator;" this fact alone explained everything. Chapter 151: Chapter 108: Ruins Market Enhancement - Blood Blade Star Thieves Stirrings_2 ``` Dismissing the attribute panel in front of him, Song Chi nodded slightly. Generally, he was satisfied with the overall attributes of the level 15 Ruins Market. If he had to point out one disappointment, it might be that [Spatial Anchor Point] feature. He had always been eager to add another self-settable anchor point. If he could just set a return anchor point at home, he would be able to confidently use Zhu Tian Ruins Market as a hub to freely explore any other star domains associated with the anchor points, without being subjected to the 24-hour limit imposed on each Alien Star Domain exploration. But contrary to his wishes, even after enhancing the Ruins Market to level 15, he still hadn''t gained another anchor point. To say he wasn''t disappointed would be impossible. Sigh! Putting aside the helplessness in his heart, the status of this Ruins Market at his feet was intimidating enough. He couldn''t be too demanding. Comforting himself in this way, Song Chi indeed felt much better. He then shifted his thoughts and exited the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. ... The Illusion Space, family base. Song Chi made his way to the monitoring room to relieve his father. In the past twenty days, since he was busy trying to break through to Spectral Energy Guidance Technique level 9 using the Body Tempering Liquid, Song Chi had spent most of his time inside the Ruins Market and consequently missed quite a number of monitoring shifts, all of which were covered by his father. He really didn''t want to trouble his father. Cultivating the Second Rank Spectral Energy Guidance Technique required long periods of consistent practice, without any slackness allowed. But needing so many continuous days, it was also difficult to bother Song Lin and Song You with this matter, so he could only ask his father to take over. In the monitoring room, the familiar projection screen was still there, and the stronghold of the Blood Blade Star Thieves on it remained as usual, with not much change. Song Chao was seated in front of the projection screen, half of his spiritual focus on visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint in his mind, the other half concentrated on the screen, monitoring every move of the Blood Blade Star Thieves. As Song Chi entered, Song Chao ceased his visualization of the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint, turning the other half of his attention to his son. After a while, his expression subtly changed, and he said with surprise, "Spectral Energy Guidance Technique level 9 already?" Even though Song Chi tried his best to restrain the fluctuations of energy within his body, having just broken through, it was not absolutely under his control, naturally not escaping the notice of Song Chao, who had undergone two Life Sublimations. Song Chao looked calm on the outside, but inside, ripples of surprise were spreading. He found the speed of improvement in his son''s cultivation somewhat unbelievable. Considering that Song Chi had only awakened half a year ago, to escalate his Guidance Technique from level 4 to level 9 was tremendously abnormal for any newly awakened Torch Ship Captain. Although he was aware of the existence of "Deep Water Clam Pearls" and the previous "Body Tempering Liquid," these factors alone couldn''t account for such a dramatic progress, even including the "Queen Insect Meat." However, he kept his astonishment deeply hidden. Knowing his son had secrets, he naturally wouldn''t probe. After all, didn''t he have many untold secrets himself? Soon, a look of relief appeared on Song Chao''s face, not feigned but genuinely happy for his son. Of course, there was also pride, feeling proud of his son''s excellence. "Good job, you''re indeed my son. Keep it up and strive for your first Life Sublimation as soon as possible to step into First Rank," said Song Chao as he stood up and patted Song Chi''s shoulder heartily, clearly pleased. After Song Chi nodded, Song Chao strode towards the door, his pace carrying a hint of eagerness. ``` Indeed, it was true. After only half a year, Song Chi had already approached the great threshold of the First Rank, which made his father, who was at the Second Rank, feel pressured for the first time. It wasn''t that he was afraid Song Chi would surpass him, but he couldn''t let his son do so too soon; otherwise, he would have no idea where to put his face, after living for more than a hundred years. What Song Chi did not know was, as soon as Song Chao had stepped out of the monitoring room, his eyes began to whirl rapidly, and he murmured in a voice that only he could hear, "Half a year to reach level 9 in his Guidance Technique, plus the high probability of there being more than two components of Purple Quality on that warship, as well as the Purple Top-Rank Fire Source UpRank that the old man mentioned before, the possibility of him challenging the family hierarchy in the future..." At this thought, Song Chao clenched his fists tightly, and even his breathing became heavier. Nevertheless, he quickly shook his head vigorously, pushing the thought to the deepest corner of his mind. The Dinghai Song Family had a heritage spanning thousands of years, and the number of family members far exceeded imagination. There were no shortage of geniuses with extraordinary encounters. The challenge to climb the family hierarchy was as difficult as ascending to heaven. .net Keep in mind that even his father, the old master Song Mingsong, was far from the family hierarchy in his younger days. No longer thinking about these things, Song Chao strode toward the warship docking area. Over the past twenty or so days, his time for practicing the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique had been limited, and he needed to make up for it. "No, making up for it isn''t enough. I need to increase the training duration even more. That damn kid really knows how to give his old man challenges." Having just reached the warship docking area and summoned Qingkong, Song Chao gritted his teeth and set a new goal for himself, swearing not to lose face in front of his son, at least not too soon. Unaware of the rich inner drama of his father, Song Chi, like Song Chao before him, divided his mind in two: one part to visualize the engraving map at the bottom of his heart, and the other to monitor the situation of the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' nest in the projection screen in real time. ... Time flew by quickly, and nearly ten days had passed. In these ten days, Song Chi had completely adapted to the surge in his physical attributes and had fully made up for the shifts his father had covered. As for the exploration of the Alien Star Domain, sorry, that was not carried out. It wasn''t that he intentionally omitted it, but rather the base prohibited the exploration of Alien Star Domains. It wasn''t just him, several others in the base had the same restriction. The reasons? There were two. First, to prevent exposure that might alert the Blood Blade Star Thieves to the family''s intentions. Although the Illusion Space had a certain ability to shield energy fluctuations, after all, it was not a specialized shielding structure, and the risk of exposure still existed. Second, even though the family had built the base in this cluster of fragments, that didn''t mean that there were no spatial rifts or spatial winds nearby. It was just that, compared to other areas of the Star Region, there were much fewer such factors. And as long as there were spatial rifts and spatial winds, there would be considerable danger in the Torch Warship''s exploration of Alien Star Domains. Based on these two points, there was a rule that forbidden exploration of Alien Star Domains during the execution of monitoring duties at the base. Song Chi, Song Lin, and Song You did not have too much of an objection to this rule. Exploring the Alien Star Domains once a month was not a big deal if delayed a few times. In the monitoring room, Song Chi couldn''t wait to stand up from his cross-legged position. It was time to switch shifts, and Song Lin was about to replace him. As for why he was in such a hurry, of course, there was a reason. In these ten days, he had completely stabilized his level 9 Guidance Technique and could once again use the Body Tempering Liquid to accelerate his training. Of course, this was not the key point. More importantly, he still had a dose of Advanced Body Tempering Potion refined with nine hundred years'' worth of Deep Water Clam Pearls. He had been eagerly anticipating the effects of this potion for a long time. Now that his Guidance Technique had broken through to level 9, with no more limitations, he was naturally eager to personally try out this High-Level Body Tempering Potion. However, it was at this moment that the scene on the projection screen in front of him changed abruptly. A Torch Warship, a hundred meters in length, suddenly appeared in the projection screen! Chapter 152: Chapter 109: Moruo Royal Family ``` Staring at the battleship wrapped in a blue shield on the screen, Song Chi immediately pressed the red button beside him, and then activated the communication bracelet in his hand. In the far-flung 0155 star region away from the duchy''s Floating Land, the communication bracelet naturally had no network connection, but Song Chi wasn''t looking to go online for any queries; rather, he wanted to review a segment of Torch Warship video footage that was already stored in the communication bracelet. A moment later, he confirmed his suspicion. "That''s right, it''s the Blood Wolf, the flagship of the ''Blood Wolf,'' the vice-captain of the Blood Blade Star Thieves who left their lair before," he murmured. No sooner had he come to this conclusion than Song Chao, Song Lin, and Song You, three others, rushed into the monitoring room from outside. "What''s going on..." Before their question could be fully articulated, their gazes had already converged on the projected screen in the room. "The Blood Wolf!" Song Chao immediately recognized the warship in the field of view on the screen, and then he muttered to himself, "Gone for over a month, and now you finally return, and the damage to the battleship seems quite severe. Could it be that you encountered some tough resistance during your plundering?" While the four in the monitoring room each had their guesses, the Blood Wolf with a long, narrow tear in its side armor slowly moved inside the protective shield of its lair. Song Chi''s eyes flickered thoughtfully. In the previous month, he had carefully recorded the environmental conditions of the star domains within a hundred thousand kilometers around the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair. Now all that was left was the inside of their lair, and with the return of the Blood Wolf, he was contemplating whether it was time to sneak into their lair for a proper investigation. He had a feeling that there was more to the Blood Wolf''s recent expedition than met the eye. Of course, it was just a faint suspicion, not a strong intuition. He had also been hesitating about when to investigate the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair, but now that the opportunity had presented itself, he might as well follow it and check things out. Keeping this plan to himself, he didn''t say much more. On the other hand, Song Chao thoughtfully called the others to step back, while Song Lin stayed behind to take over Song Chi''s shift. In the days that followed, Song Chi didn''t rush to deploy the Phantom Butterfly Rank drone he had at his disposal. Instead, he further confirmed the patrol schedules of the Blood Blade Star Thieves recorded in their base, selecting the most suitable target for his action. ... The Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair, an oversized room on the outermost layer, was home to four of the group''s lowest-ranking star thieves. On this day, Xueyi stood atop the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform within his flagship, fully engaged in cultivating the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. At 42 years old, he was just a Zero Rank Torch Ship Captain with a mere level 7 Guidance Technique. The reason he had fallen so far behind was that he was an unofficial citizen of Torchlight Humanity, not privileged to the typical awakening of the Seed of Torch at the age of 30. Being the descendant of a First Rank star thief born within the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' territory, the only way for him to awaken his Seed of Torch was through the group''s organized awakening held every twenty years. This method did not care about one''s age or whether one missed the optimal time for awakening. Xueyi had received this opportunity just three years ago and had successfully awakened. Right at this critical moment of cultivation, a bout of cursing came from outside the shuttle. "Xueyi, it''s your turn for patrol. Dammit, I have to come and remind you every single time. If you''re blind, I wouldn''t mind helping you get rid of those eye-catching features," someone yelled amidst the cursing. In the midst of swearing, Xueyi piloted his shuttle, the Xueyi, into the air and began to patrol around the star thieves'' base. Although the base was built deep within the 0155 star region, the higher-ups of the star thieves never let down their guard. They still strictly required their members to remain alert, ensuring that daily vigilance and patrol duties were never neglected. After drifting around within the protective light shield for two hours, the Xueyi finally carefully exited the barrier, beginning a slow patrol outside the base of the star thieves. Their task was simple: to record the position changes of the surrounding spatial rifts and spatial anchor points. While it was incredibly unlikely for the position of these spatial rifts to changea process that, even if it did occur, would slowly unfold over centuriesapart from spatial rifts, there was also the matter of the Void Gangwind. Though this phenomenon blew out from the spatial rifts and its might weakened as it distanced itself, eventually disappearing entirely, that was typical of ordinary Void Gangwind. Should a strong large-scale Void Gangwind emerge, it could pose a significant threat to the star thieves'' base. Monitoring for the formation and appearance of such Gangwinds was their daily task as Zero Rank star thieves. Read latest stories on m_v-l''e|-novelhall.net The progress of the Xueyi was slow; after all, beyond the defense light shield, danger was omnipresent. For Zero Rank Torch Ship Captains like them, accidents were frequent. Suddenly, a small Void Gangwind burst forth from a nearby spatial rift, and the energy fluctuations it brought caused the Xueyi to wobble significantly. It was only with great effort on Xueyi''s part in the control room that he managed to pull away and regain distance. In the control room, Xueyi wiped the cold sweat from his brow, silently noting another close call with death. However, he was completely oblivious to the fact that as the Void Gangwind reached the Xueyi, a minute phantom swiftly streaked behind his ship, and then silently clung to the underside of the Xueyi at a dark spot. ``` Chapter 153: Chapter 109: Moruo Royal Family_2 1.5 light-years away, within the Cang Qiong of the warship docking area, Song Chi smiled smugly. However, after this operation, he made no further move, simply hanging the Phantom Butterfly drone directly underneath the Spectral Shuttle and stopping all energy reactions of the drone. The body of the Phantom Butterfly drone was coated with a special stealth coating, making it undetectable to the patrol radar of the Torch Warship-class Spectral Shuttle. Yet, within the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves, there were many First Rank and Second Rank Torch Warships, and even Third Rank Torch Warships. To prevent the Phantom Butterfly drone from being detected, he had to guard against any subsequent energy fluctuations from the drone. Only by doing so could he deceive those high-rank Torch Warships and minimize the chances of exposing the Phantom Butterfly drone. After quietly waiting for several hours, Song Chi finally saw the Spectral Shuttle begin its return journey, bringing the Phantom Butterfly drone toward the lair of the Star Thieves in the rear. When passing through the elliptical light shield defense, Song Chi even unconsciously held his breath, tensed to the extreme. Fortunately, the woman from the Chenxing multifunctional shop hadn''t deceived him; the Phantom Butterfly drone indeed might be the latest top-rank drone produced by some research institute of the Principality. Its stealth performance was sufficiently strong and went undetected beneath the vast defense array of the Blood Blade Star Thieves lair. Once inside the defense light shield, Song Chi took the opportunity to detach the Phantom Butterfly drone from the Spectral Shuttle and let it freely fall to a corner below the encampment. From start to finish, he had not activated any energy device on the drone. Having done this, he began to withdraw part of his spiritual focus that was distributed over the Cang Qiong and gathered all his mind power onto the brainwave beacon on the Phantom Butterfly drone. At the same time, he started to rapidly record everything within the range of what his brainwave could perceive, including the specific locations of various buildings within the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves, the exact number of Star Thieves of each rank, and all the information about the residences of the upper echelons of the Thieves'' group. As he noted everything along the way, Song Chi''s spiritual focus began to grow heavy, a sign of overuse of spiritual force. There was nothing to do about it; there were too many things to record. But because the duration of the brainwave remote control system was limited, he had to make the most of this finite time. Seconds ticked away, and at the very end of the recording, Song Chi suddenly spotted a strange figure in a room window at the top of the Star Thieves'' lair. The figure had four arms, black skin all over its body, and a crescent-shaped single horn on top of its head. Besides, beside the strange figure, he recognized the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' deputy leader, "Blood Wolf," whom he had already memorized from a series of pictures. More importantly, judging by Blood Wolf''s demeanor, he seemed to be somewhat ingratiating. "What''s going on here?" After a moment of confusion, he quickly got back on track and hurriedly retracted the brainwave attached to the Phantom Butterfly drone to prevent Blood Wolf, a Second Rank Torch Captain with a frighteningly strong perception, from noticing anything. Tens of seconds later, when he spread his brainwave out again, the two were gone without a trace, as if they had never appeared. Several more hours passed, and the brainwave beacon attached to the Phantom Butterfly drone lost its effectiveness completely. Until the end, Song Chi had never activated the drone''s energy battery, letting it lie quietly in the extremely secluded corner. The surveillance inside the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair was extremely strict. Reactivating the Phantom Butterfly drone would pose a significant risk of exposure. The fall location he specifically chose was very remote. As long as he wasn''t extraordinarily unlucky, it was unlikely that anyone would discover the palm-sized Phantom Butterfly drone. Rubbing his somewhat groggy forehead, Song Chi did not rush back to catch up on sleep but headed straight to the Qingkong. When his father came out, he recounted in detail the map of the interior of the Blood Blade Star Thieves that he had recorded earlier, as well as the sighting of Blood Wolf and the other figure. He also watched his father''s reactions closely. Seeing his father take the sheet of paper he handed over and glance over it casually before nodding indifferently, Song Chi didn''t see much reaction. However, when mentioning the various characteristics of the figure beside Blood Wolf, his father''s eyes revealed clear surprise and suspicion. Song Chao''s gaze sharply turned and fixed on Song Chi. "Are you sure you''re not mistaken? Was Blood Wolf really trying to please the other party?" .net Hearing the evident emphasis in the tone, Song Chi immediately understood that the matter was probably of no small importance. He didn''t dare to reply offhandedly but carefully recalled the scene again. After ensuring that he had not been mistaken, he nodded seriously. He also seized the moment to ask, "Dad, could that be from the Moruo Clan?" He had not previously known the identity of the alien race but had specifically looked it up just now. However, due to the limited information on the Moruo Clan in the compendium of Starry Sea Civilization and biology, he could not be completely certain. Song Chao nodded and then added with a serious expression, "If you didn''t missee the color of the single horn on its head, I''m afraid it could still be the once Moruo Royal Family." Hearing his father''s words, Song Chi''s eyes narrowed. The Moruo Clan itself was one thing; after all, although the Chenxing Principality''s expeditionary army had announced they had eradicated all of the Moruo Clan, it was a group that had stepped into the threshold of a mid-sized civilization with a population exceeding a hundred billion. How could they have been completely eliminated? But the implication of the Moruo Royal Family was completely different. It meant that the Moruo Civilization might still have a direct lineage surviving and could even be planning something now. For a moment, he completely understood why his father had such a strong reaction. The two fell silent for a while until Song Chi took the initiative to voice his speculation. "If it really is the Moruo Royal Family, does that mean there''s a high probability that this Blood Blade Star Thieves group is supported by them in the background?" The Moruo Royal Family, plus the flattery and suck-up attitude of the blood wolf, made it too easy for people to make this connection. In front of him, although Song Chao didn''t answer, Song Chi had already seen the answer in his father''s eyes, his thoughts completely aligning with his own. After pondering for a good while, Song Chao''s gaze became resolute. "No, this matter involves too much. Whether it''s true or not, we must take this into consideration. Otherwise, if we later discover it''s true, our entire lineage might be forced to stay here." After finishing, he took Song Chi with him, quickly heading towards the base. In the surveillance room at the base, all four gathered. After Song Chao explained the situation, Song Lin and Song You also became extremely solemn. The Moruo Royal Family, those four words represented something too heavy. Even if it was just a remnant of the original Moruo Civilization, it was absolutely not something a Third Rank Torch Captain could afford to provoke, especially when they had casually supported a veteran Third Rank Level Torch Ship Captain like "Blood Knife." Once Song Lin and Song You had regained their senses, Song Chao revealed the purpose of summoning everyone. "I must return to White Tower Floating Land to inform the old patriarch about this matter, but we cannot leave the base unattended, and we still need to keep constant surveillance on the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair..." As he spoke, Song Chao stopped, but his intentions were already clear to Song Chi and the other two. He was letting the three of them decide who would go and who would stay. Facing this question, all three fell into thought. Without even having to think about it, the person who stayed behind had to take enough risks; if the base were exposed, a First Rank Torch Warship Captain basically wouldn''t have the ability to survive in this kind of environment. After a moment''s hesitation, Song Chi''s expression became resolute and he spoke first: "Dad, let me do it!" As his words came out, the other three immediately turned their gaze to his face. However, Song Chi didn''t mind. He had decided to stay behind after deep consideration. Chapter 154: Chapter 110: Life Sublimation - Advancing to First Rank (Please Subscribe) Why do I say that? .net First, the risk of exposure for the base is minuscule, almost negligible. It has been operating for decades; if it were to be exposed, it would have happened by now. Even if it were somehow exposed, with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market present, there would still be a way out. All he would need to do is stay in the market for a year or half, by then the senior family members would naturally have arrived. Secondly, Song Chao is his father. If both father and son were to leave, while leaving Song Lin or Song You here, that would inevitably be unreasonable and might even cause dissatisfaction on the part of the elder uncle. Based on these two points, no matter how you look at it, his decision to stay is the best choice. Song Chao didn''t say anything, but he felt a slight relief in his heart, reassured by his son''s understanding, yet his gaze grew more grave, reflecting his concern for Song Chi''s subsequent safety. Although aware of many secrets his son held, the warship under his command couldn''t be measured by the standards of an ordinary First Rank Torch Warship. The hundred Titanium Crystals he had given before were already used up, which means that the Cang Qiong had at least two Purple Components (which from LV20-LV29 would only need 45 Titanium Crystals), ensuring its combat power wasn''t to be underestimated. Of course, as for Orange Quality components, neither Song Chao nor Song Mingsong and others ever doubted that possibility, the rarity of Orange Glory Quality components far surpasses that of Purple Components. If Purple Components could barely be considered high-level, then Orange Components in the high-level category were already the cream of the crop. Song Chao nodded, about to agree to Song Chi''s decision to stay when Song Lin and Song You on the side spoke up at the same time. "Uncle, we wish to stay as well!" Hearing this, Song Chao felt even more reassured, realizing that leaving just one person indeed wasn''t proper as Song Chi couldn''t monitor the projection screen twenty-four hours a day. After pondering for a moment, he gave his answer. "Let Xiao Lin stay, and Xiao You will return to White Tower Floating Land with me." Song You clearly was reluctant, but since Song Chao had made a decision, he naturally wouldn''t change his mind. Although not stated explicitly, the four people present all knew very well that although Song Lin and Song You were both sons of Song Shan, clearly, Song You''s safety was deemed more important. With the innate blue Fire Seed, he could reach the Third Rank without any consumption of advancement Fire Sources, a feat unmatched by more than 95% of the Torch Ship Captains. At the warship docking area, before leaving, Song Chao gave one last admonition. "If it really gets exposed, you two should choose the right moment to activate exploration of the Alien Star Domain, stalling for one more day is one day, maybe by the time we return, the family will have arrived!" After speaking, the Qingkong lifted off, carrying the unwilling Song You with a Torch Warship Boarding Certificate and swiftly disappeared beyond the combination Illusion Space. Seeing this, Song Chi and his second brother, Song Lin, also promptly arranged their duty schedules, each taking twelve-hour shifts. In the daily routine of the two brothers, time quickly passed, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had gone by. Today, just as Song Lin came to take over the shift from Song Chi, Song Chi didn''t leave as quickly as he did on other days. Instead, he spoke up in a requesting tone: "Second brother, I have a favor to ask. I might need to enter seclusion for two days. For these next two days, you''ll have to..." Before Song Chi could finish, Song Lin interrupted him with a wave of his hand. "Family doesn''t need to talk about trouble or no trouble, go ahead!" Grateful to Song Chi for the "Cold Fountain Cold Flame" from before, Song Lin viewed it as a life-changing opportunity, giving him the potential to assault the Second Rank. But before Song Chi left, Song Lin asked with some uncertainty. "Fourth brother, you''re not about to break through in your Guidance Technique again, are you?" When Song Chi had advanced his Guidance Technique to LV9 half a month earlier, Song Lin was already astonished and envious. Song Lin himself had been cultivating the Seed of Torch for over seven years, and his Guidance Technique was just stuck at LV9, though he expected to advance within the next half-year. But the point wasit took seven years. Song Chi, who had awakened only over seven months ago, was already at the same starting line. If he was about to advance to First Rank so soon, it would be hard for Song Lin, as the older brother, to accept. Faced with this question, Song Chi turned and smiled at Song Lin but did not reply. Instead, he stepped out of the monitoring room and headed straight for his own room. While the base was not large enough to support free summoning of hundred-meter Escort Ships, Spectral Airships were still possible, so Song Chi didn''t need to head to the airship docking area. Of course, that was all a facade. His actual destination was the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. And the reason he didn''t reply to Song Lin was that he wasn''t sure himself if he could break through this time. After gaining full control of his strength, he used Body Tempering Liquid in tandem with Intermediate Body Tempering Potion in the past half a month to push his LV9 Guidance Technique slightly forward. This time in seclusion, he planned to use an Advanced Body Tempering Potion. He currently had four Advanced Body Tempering Potions. Three of them, which were gifts from his uncle and aunt because of the "Cold Fountain Cold Flame," had not been neutralized with Deep Water Clam Pearls and could not be used yet. They would have to wait until after he advanced his Guidance Technique to First Rank. The remaining one had been integrated with nine hundred years of Deep Water Clam Pearl powder months ago, neutralizing part of the overpowering effect of the potion. It was also the one Song Chi was now prepared to use. Just after entering his room, Song Chi''s mind shifted, and he vanished within the room. In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Secret Realm, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi did not immediately take the Advanced Body Tempering Potion. Instead, he first assumed the standard posture for cultivating the Guidance Technique and began his preliminary cultivation. Chapter 155 : 110: Life Sublimation - Advancing to First Rank (Please Subscribe)_2 He did this to adjust his own state so that he could use the potion at the moment when he was at his peak. How precious the nine-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls are! After this time, who knows when he would have the chance to obtain them again. Therefore, Song Chi must seize this opportunity to maximize the efficacy of the potion. As the Guidance Technique began to officially operate, the Spectral Energy inside his body also started its cycle in circles. It was hard to tell how much time had passed, maybe a few minutes, maybe half an hour, but when Song Chi opened his eyes again, he could feel that his condition had been adjusted to the best. Having ascertained this, he didn''t hesitate any longer and quickly picked up the Advanced Body Tempering Potion that had been set aside. Pop! He uncorked the potion bottle and gulped it down in one go. Immediately afterward, he resumed the operation of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. Hot, extremely hot, unbearably hot. Not long after swallowing the potion, Song Chi''s body began to exhibit an abnormal flush, and a tremendous amount of energy burst forth from his abdomen continuously. Unlike the gentle energy of the past, this energy was more domineering, and it spread at an astonishing rate. As it flowed from his abdomen to the rest of his body, it scorched Song Chi''s meridians, causing intermittent piercing pain within his body. In barely two minutes, Song Chi''s entire body was like boiling hot water, continuously emitting heat, yet despite this outward expulsion of heat, the inner accumulation was much faster and his whole body remained unbearably hot. Suppressing the intense discomfort, the practice of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique didn''t stop for a moment. Song Chi knew all too well that this wasn''t a dangerous signal, but rather, an impressive display of the potency of the Advanced Body Tempering Potion he had taken. Although his body seemed barely able to endure the strain, in fact, there weren''t any serious issues. Moreover, notwithstanding his current state, the progress of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique within his body was far beyond imagination, hundreds, even thousands of times faster than usual. Besides, Song Chi felt a deep sense of relief in his heart for having resisted the temptation in the past and only now using the Advanced Body Tempering Potion. Otherwise, even the Rank 8 Guidance Technique would definitely not withstand such terrifying potency; if that were the case, his body might have been completely ruined. The Advanced Body Tempering Potion was renowned for its domineering effects, and even though the addition of the nine-hundred-year Deep Water Clam Pearl powder mitigated some of its harsh properties, the problem lay exactly therethe pearls themselves, being over nine-hundred years old, already contained terrifying energy. Although the energy within the Deep Water Clam Pearls was sufficiently gentle, this is all relative. Clam Pearls of a nine-hundred-year vintage were at least nurtured by First Rank clams, possibly even at the peak of the First Rank or at the Second Rank. The energy contained within the pearls born from clams that had nurtured them for nine hundred years was unimaginably formidable. Such a vast amount of energy, no matter how gentle, represented an enormous burden for a typical Zero Rank being. ... Time continued to pass, and the effects of the Advanced Body Tempering Potion lasted exceptionally long. A full two days went by without a hint of the effects subsiding, and although the boost to the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique''s cultivation had diminished somewhat, it remained considerable. To this, Song Chi naturally welcomed it with open arms. However, it seems his second elder brother, Song Lin, would have to wait a bit longer. Fortunately, with Song Lin''s current Rank 9 Guidance Technique, he could go for over a week without rest without issue, so Song Chi didn''t have to worry about him. After erupting for two days, the energy bursting forth from his abdomen finally weakened significantly, no longer causing the intermittent sharp pain as it flowed through Song Chi''s meridians. In addition, the persistent heat that had lasted nearly two days receded, allowing Song Chi to cultivate in peace. About half a day later, Song Chi suddenly opened his eyes that had been tightly shut. A strong sense of surprise flickered deep within his dark eyes. It wasn''t that the effects of the potion in his body had worn off, but just now, he had successfully touched upon a faint barrier. That was the bottleneck between Rank 9 and Rank 10 of the Guidance Technique, as well as the door to life sublimation for all Zero Rank beings of the Shattered Starry Sea. Simply by pushing open or breaking through this gate, a Zero Rank being could successfully achieve a life sublimation, undergo a transformation of their life stage, and step into the First Rank. With his eyes shimmering rapidly, Song Chi made his decision within a mere two seconds. "The effects of the residual potion in my body should last at least half a day; I can attempt a breakthrough." With a decision made in his mind, he was not one to dawdle. His eyes closed once again, he concentrated fully on mobilizing the Spectral Energy within his body, trying to break through the formidable barrier between Zero Rank and First Rank creatures. Boom! The long-anticipated first assault officially commenced, and it felt as if violent roars echoed inside him, at the same time, Song Chi''s face slightly paled, and he let out a soft grunt. Clearly, the assault on this bottleneck was also putting a significant strain on his body. Regaining control over the surging blood within him, he focused his spiritual energy towards the depths of his body, then frowned. This all-out attack seemed to have done nothing to shake the bottleneck, which remained as stout as ever, showing no signs of breaking. After a brief moment of disappointment, Song Chi rebounded. He was prepared for this; if advancing to First Rank were so easy, his elder brother Song Lin wouldn''t have been stuck at level 9 for nearly three years, and creatures of Zero Rank wouldn''t make up more than ninety percent of the Starry Sea. Undeterred, he readjusted his state of mind and spent a few more minutes stabilizing himself before embarking on the second attempt. The potion, infused with nine hundred years'' worth of Deep Water Clam Pearls, had an astoundingly potent effect. Because of this, it was a rare opportunity for him to attempt advancing to First Rank in one go. Missing this chance would mean that even with Advanced Body Tempering Potions, he would not be able to use them later, and another attempt to reach First Rank would likely require a long, grueling period of time. Though he wouldn''t be stuck like Song Lin for three years, it would be at least a year. Understanding this, Song Chi certainly wouldn''t give up so easily. Boom! The second attempt failed just like the first, and the pallor on Song Chi''s face grew even more pronounced. After another two minutes of adjustment, he began his third assault. ... And so, Song Chi continued, launching five consecutive attacks, all ending in failure. At this moment, he was as pale as a sheet of paper, and the effects of the remaining potion in his body were nearly depleted. After considering for a while, Song Chi muttered to himself, "Let''s try one last time, if it fails again, then there''s nothing else I can do..." Spectral Energy gathered rapidly, as Song Chi focused intently. After nearly half a minute''s buildup, the Spectral Energy, carrying along a turbulent flow of blood, suddenly surged towards the bottleneck. Boom! Crack! An unnatural flush passed over Song Chi''s deathly white face, and a metallic taste welled up in his throat. But amidst that, Song Chi''s attention was captured by the faint sound of cracking that seemed to follow the intense booming. When his spiritual energy sank to the depths of his heart, his pale face soon reflected indescribable joy, and then he once again gathered the Spectral Energy and blood within him. Crack! This time, there was no powerful booming, just a crisp sound of shattering. "Ha, I''ve finally done it. From today onwards, my life has officially ascended to First Rank," Song Chi exclaimed. In that moment, a gentle healing energy emerged from deep within his body, swiftly repairing his internal injuries, while this life energy swirling around his entire body was comprehensively nourishing and repairing every cell. At this moment, Song Chi felt as if he were soaking in the most comfortable hot spring, the severe pain from his body a moment ago now gone, leaving only an indescribable tingling and comfort. And this was his first experience of Life Sublimation. Chapter 158: Chapter 112: All-around Enhancement of Cang Qiong (Subscribe Please) Compared to the family elders, the ones most astonished were Song Qi, Song Wen, and Song You. If they remembered correctly, it had only been eight months since Song Chi awakened, and he had broken through to the First Rank? They even doubted whether they had heard it correctly. Especially Song You, he felt it most deeply. He had awakened at the same time as Song Chi, so how was he merely at lv6, while Song Chi was already at lv10? "Could it be that the phosphorescent meat Fourth Brother brought out earlier was just a small part, and he kept the lion''s share for himself?" "Or could it be that I''m just a pseudo-genius, and Fourth Brother is the true peerless genius behind the scenes?" For a moment, he ran through all the possibilities he could think of in his mind, yet he was still full of question marks. At this time, Song Chao, who had already made his way to the front of the crowd undetected, discreetly cleared his throat. "This kid had the good fortune to come across a few Deep Water Clam Pearls of considerable age, combined with a few Advanced Body Tempering Potions I provided, that''s how he made such progress." Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood. Song Lin, who stood by Song Chao''s side, also added softly, "Nine hundred years old..." At this revelation, the family elders once again stared intently at Song Chi''s face for a while, even Song Chao did the same. When Song Chi had previously asked for Advanced Body Tempering Potion, he merely mentioned it was over three hundred years old and didn''t specify the exact age of the Deep Water Clam Pearls. Song Chao had subconsciously categorized them as being around three to five hundred years old and hadn''t expected them to be as old as nine hundred. And Deep Water Clam Pearls of nine hundred years were no trifling matter; they were the kind that could only be cultivated by Deep Water Clams that had lived for at least two thousand years. These clams basically resided at the ocean floor thousands of meters deep, and they couldn''t just be obtained by mere luck. Of course, no one pursued the matter further; they chatted and laughed their way into the monitoring room. When Song Chao had left earlier, the Orange Quality Component that projected the screen had been transferred over to Song Lin''s flagship to continue monitoring the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves day and night. As for the specific attributes of this component, Song Chi had already taken a good look at it. Starry Sky Monitor lv19 Quality: Orange Feature: Monitoring distance increased by 60% Feature 2: Void Prison Consumption: 300/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Conducts remote real-time monitoring of a designated area, current maximum monitoring distance: 1.5 Light-Years. Charge: 10 minutes; no need for a buffer UpRank Requirement: 150 strands of Floating Land Origin (First Rank), 10000 Spectral Energy Points {Void Prison: Consumes 3000 Youneng Points, after charging for 70 minutes, creates a Void Prison with a diameter not exceeding one hundred thousand meters in a specified spherical area, lasting for 120 minutes.} Song Mingsong glanced over the projected screen in front of him, noting that there were no abnormalities in the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves; he then withdrew his gaze. However, his expression had become extremely serious: "Based on our earlier discussion, tomorrow we will officially make our move against the Blood Blade Star Thieves. Now, let''s start assigning specific tasks." This statement was mainly directed at Song Chi and Song Lin, because everyone else at the Furious Lion courtyard had already been assigned once before. "Firstly, that Blood Blade and his Blood Blade will be taken care of by me and the eldest. The other six Second Rank members of the Blood Blade Star Thieves, Blood Wolf will be restrained by the second eldest, Hongxue, the second eldest''s wife, the third eldest, and the couple of the fourth eldest, you each will deal with the remaining five." Li Xia, you will assess the situation on the field and provide timely remote fire support where needed. Of course, the priority is to keep an eye on the younger ones, Little You and the other four. They can get injured, but casualties are absolutely not allowed. Is everyone clear?" The assignments from Song Mingsong were very clear, which indirectly showed that the family had made ample preparations for this operation. Song Chi felt a stirring in his heart; he noticed some information in his grandfather''s words. For example, there were six Second Rank Torch Ship Captains within the Blood Blade Star Thieves; he remembered from the information accessed on the Torch network that only five Second Rank combatants were listed. Clearly, the Blood Blade Star Thieves had some hidden strengths. Furthermore, his mother, Chen Lixia, had not been given a specific combat task but was simply responsible for looking after the safety of the five younger First Rank members. This also indirectly showed that since his mother had recently advanced to Second Rank, her flagship''s combat power might not be up to that of an ordinary Second Rank Torch Warship. After arranging the tasks for his sons and daughters-in-law, Song Mingsong turned his gaze towards Bai Xiuqin. "Xiuqin, the handling and protection of the secret realm entrance is left to you. Try your best to ensure the stability of the entry point, but also be sure to stay safe." After Bai Xiuqin nodded gently, Song Mingsong''s gaze finally rested on Song Chi and the other four, with evident concern in his eyes. The eldest among the five, Song Qi, was just over forty, while Song Chi and Song You had just awakened this year. Their experience was far from sufficient, and being involved in an operation of this level was somewhat forced. The slightest carelessness could lead to irrevocable consequences. However, upon reflection, such tasks were likely to be frequent once they returned to the family. It might be beneficial for them to experience it under the supervision of their elders, rather than going in blindly in the future and suffering heavy setbacks. Having thought it through, Song Mingsong spoke: "As for you five youngsters, you may engage the First Rank star thieves on your own during this operation, but remember to stay away from the combat range of the Second Rank warships." .net "Yes!" After everyone responded in unison, Song Mingsong removed the [Starry Sky Monitor] from Song Lin''s "War Kirin" and reinstalled it onto the Furious Lion. Chapter 159: Chapter 112: Full-Scale Enhancement of the Cang Qiong (Subscribe Please)_2 The battle tomorrow involves not only the combat of more than ten Second Rank escort ships but also three Third Rank Torch warships. The Void Prison, with a diameter of one hundred thousand meters, is still too small. It completely prevents us from deploying to full effect, which will undoubtedly increase the likelihood of Song Chi and his four companions being affected. Furthermore, a duration of two hours is also insufficient, so we still need to enhance further. ... In his personal room, Song Chi has a grave expression. Thinking that he will be participating in a battle tomorrow that involves Third Rank Torch warships and more than a dozen Second Rank Torch escort ships, he cannot calm down and is very worried about whether Cang Qiong will be able to withstand the aftermath of the Second and Third Rank Torch warships'' battle. With a thought, his figure vanished from the room. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the free trading area. After summoning the Cang Qiong, Song Chi hurriedly steps onto the airship, clutching a familiar black cloth bag containing titanium crystals. These were not the 24 pieces he had left before, or rather, not just them; there were 74 titanium crystals in the cloth bag. Apart from the ones previously left behind, the additional 50 pieces were handed over by Zhou Ping during the trade at the Ruins Market in-between. This month, Ruins Market trading naturally opened once more, but there were no big surprises this time. Other than earning more than a hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, the biggest gain was these 50 titanium crystals. Of course, Song Chi was not really satisfied with this. According to what Zhou Ping had said last time, it seemed that a titanium crystal vein was discovered in the Primordial World behind him. He originally thought that the other party might bring hundreds of titanium crystals this time, but it turned out to be only 50 pieces. According to Zhou Ping''s explanation, first, the reserves of that vein were not large, only amounting to a micro or small-sized vein, and second, it had been discovered for more than a hundred years. Throughout those hundred years, various forces had sporadically extracted many titanium crystals. In summary, the titanium crystal quantity remaining in that vein was not much, and only about 50 pieces could be collected each month. Song Chi naturally did not believe this. Zhou Ping, or rather, the Sect power behind him, was likely trying to test him by using this as a bargaining chip for negotiating the specific number of resources required for additional entries to the Ruins Market. Song Chi did not expose the other party''s lie, but his attitude was clear: 50 titanium crystals in exchange for one additional entry was impossible. This time, Zhou Ping brought a high-level storage bag filled with various resources from the Primordial Continent. He also purchased a large number of herbs, ores, and special resources sold by other Alien Species, making a killing. Although Song Chi also collected a hefty trading tax, he was not satisfied. For any Torch Ship Captain, titanium crystals were something one could never have too much of; he must compel the other party to provide as much as possible. His response to Zhou Ping was straightforward: 200 titanium crystals to replenish one Ruins Market Guest Token entry, and he also mentioned the elixirs Body Tempering Liquid and Body Tempering Paste. As long as the other party could provide a sufficient quantity of the two elixirs, he would buy them at a higher price. The price for the Body Tempering Liquid was set at three strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin per bottle, while the Body Tempering Paste was twenty strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin per box. This price was the most reasonable result that Song Chi had thoughtfully come up with. This way, the Sect behind Zhou Ping could also make two to three times the profit, and he could make quite a bit himself. A mutually beneficial trade was the only way to maintain a long-term relationship. Zhou Ping also nodded in agreement, indicating that he would report back to the Sect. ... Shaking his head to refocus on the task at hand, Song Chi turns his thoughts to giving the Cang Qiong another round of enhancements. The great battle is tomorrow, and he must push the combat power of the Cang Qiong to the limit in advance, to have an additional margin of safety in the fight. The first thing to be enhanced is the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon], a main cannon of Orange Quality with astonishing attributes and the component offering the highest enhancement returns to date. Of course, this is under the premise that the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator could no longer be enhanced; otherwise, his first choice would unquestionably be the energy shield. After four consecutive enhancements, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, like the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, was also enhanced to LV29. Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon LV29 Quality: Orange Feature: Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light Feature 2: Main Cannon Might Increase 100% Consumption: 2400/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 122880 Charge Time: 4s; Buffer: 7s UpRank Requirement: 150 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 30000 Spectral Energy Points, Sunflame Ore 300 tons, Titanium Crystals 30 pieces {Note: Has reached the ship''s inherent enhancement limit and cannot be further enhanced.} {Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light: After 22 seconds of charging, unleashes a giant sword strike with 490% of the main cannon''s might in the designated direction, destroying everything in its path.} The properties of the enhanced cannon are self-explanatory, describable only as astonishing. However, along with the substantial increase in the properties of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, the titanium crystals in Song Chi''s hands were once again depleted, leaving only 14 pieces. Following the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon was the Starshine V-Type Alloy Armor, a warship armor of Blue Quality that is the second most important defence component on the Cang Qiong after the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. It also had to be enhanced to the limit. In addition, the Healing Fruit, with its property of repairing warship armor, had to be enhanced as well. Starshine V-Type Alloy Armor lv29 Quality: Blue Consumption: 60/second (Spectral Energy Points) Experience tales at m v|l e''-novelhall.net Defence: 35280 UpRank Requirement: 60 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 10000 Spectral Energy Points {Note: Has reached the ship''s enhancement...} Chapter 160: Chapter 112: Full-Scale Enhancement of the Cang Qiong (Subscribe Please)_3 ``` ... Healing Fruit lv29 Quality: White Consumption: 2000/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Repairs 25% of damaged Warship Armor and 10% of the warship''s hull. Buffer: 12h; Charge time: 10s UpRank Requirement: None The enhancement limit for the component has been reached; it can no longer be enhanced. Although both components have been enhanced to their limits, there is an essential difference between them. One is limited to the white-quality Torch warship body, while the Healing Fruit has reached its enhancement limit at lv29 due to its quality. Even if Song Chi''s Seed of Torch were to advance to Blue Quality, it would still be impossible to enhance it further. Explore stories at m,v l''e-novelhall.net After enhancing these two components, Song Chi took stock of the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin he had left, and seeing that there were just over four hundred strands remaining, he thought nothing else and immediately focused on the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine. For a warship, besides the Main Cannon and Energy Shield, the engine considerably influences combat power. The engine is the heart of a warship, not only providing a continuous energy supply for a warship''s operation but also related to the ship''s maneuverabilityand the importance of maneuverability on the battlefield goes without saying. [Confirm spending 20 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 10000 Spectral Energy Points + 20 Second-Rank Life Cores + 1 Titanium Crystal, to upgrade the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine from lv20 to lv21?] "Confirm!" After four consecutive enhancements, the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine was enhanced to lv24. It was not that Song Chi chose not to continue enhancing but that he only had 2 Titanium Crystals left, which were insufficient for the next upgrade. Feeling somewhat unsatisfied, he exited the Ruins Market and went straight to his grandfather, who was talking with his great-uncle, and managed to obtain 33 more crystals. Adding these to the 2 he already had in hand, he succeeded in enhancing the engine to lv29 in one go. Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine lv29 Quality: Purple Feature: The energy supply efficiency is additionally increased by 74% Consumption: 100/s Energy Supply: 1009/s Post-overload Buffer: 20 minutes Energy Pool: 48,000 points (can store 48,000 points of energy) Convertible: {Shadowcapture-grade Reactor} UpRank Requirement: 90 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second-Rank), 25000 Spectral Energy Points, 90 Second-Rank Life Cores, 15 Titanium Crystals. After enhancing to lv29, the efficiency of the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine became terrifyingly high, and it would surely grant the Cang Qiong greater maneuverability. However, as delightful as the attributes were, the resources consumed were also quite fearsome. The Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, which initially numbered just over four hundred strands, had dropped to only 14 strands left. The engine''s upgrade from lv20 to lv29 had devoured a whopping 396 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, and there were no Titanium Crystals left. Looking at himself, aside from the 100 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin and 20 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, he only had a considerable amount of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin left. However, for the current Song Chi, the Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin had lost much of their usefulness. This bothered him. Song Chi wasn''t planning to trade his Third-Rank and Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin with the family elders. Although he could likely get a good amount of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin in exchange, he would almost immediately need the Third-Rank Floating Land Origin once he upgraded the quality of the Seed of Torch. Moreover, Floating Land Origin above the Third Rank is already rare, far scarcer than the Second Rank by tenfold, or even dozens of times. Naturally, he wanted to save these for personal use. As for the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, its rarity need not be overstated. With this in mind, he ceased the thought of further enhancement and let his gaze sweep over the special slot area of the Cang Qiong, quickly settling on the Fixed-Point Launch Pad component. Following that, the light between his eyebrows flickered rapidly, and three blue orbs flew out from the Ancestral Aperture. Each of the three orbs represented a Blue Quality component. [Starshine III-type Ship Cannon] [Particle Beam Cannon] [Blackwater Xuan Turtle Warship Armor] ``` Chapter 161: Chapter 113: Making a Move·The Start of the Battle These three components are no longer needed by Cang Qiong, and there''s no other significance in bringing them out. He planned to go ask his third brother, Song Wen, to see if Song Wen was interested in exchanging for the "Fixed-Point Launch Pad". When matched with the "Brainwave Remote Control System", this component can exert stronger effects, and he wanted to try to get it in his possession. Before recalling Cang Qiong, Song Chi opened its detailed attributes panel; he was quite curious about the changes in Cang Qiong''s properties after the comprehensive enhancements. [Name: Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch-Spectral Airship] [Level: lv10] [Basic Components: White Torch Warship Hull lv10, Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon (Orange) lv29, Electromagnetic Ray Cannon (Blue) lv20, Starshine V-Type Alloy Armor (Blue) lv29, Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine (Purple) lv29, Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator (Orange) lv29, Sky Eye Reconnaissance Radar (Blue) lv29, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (8/8)] [Additional Components: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree (White) lv20, Brainwave Remote Control System (Purple) lv23, Abnormal Status Purifier (Blue) lv20, Purple River Translocation Device (Blue) lv20, Healing Fruit (White) lv29, Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv20 (6/10)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 48000/48000] [Supplies: Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin 20 strands, Third Rank Floating Land Origin 100 strands, Second-Rank Floating Land Origin 14 strands...] Looking at the warship''s attribute panel, which was filled with blue, purple, and orange components in the basic and special components sections, and only a few white components, Song Chi''s mouth curved slightly, revealing a smile. He had not let down the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, which brought him a hefty sum of resources each month. In just eight months, the various configurations on board Cang Qiong were almost on par with a Third Rank Level Torch Warship. This couldn''t even be described as splendid anymore. Song Chi guessed that even the main branch of his family, the Dinghai Song Family''s direct descendants, could only achieve this much at best. Two orange, two purple, seven blue - equipped on any First Rank Torch Warship, that should be considered genius-level or even a prodigy''s territory. Satisfied, he closed the attribute panel, recalled Cang Qiong, and exited the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. ... On the second floor of the base, in the room where Song Wen was. "Fourth brother, what''s the matter, you''ve finished using the ''Fixed-Point Launch Pad''?" Experience new tales on m v|l e''-novelhall.net Hearing Song Wen''s words, Song Chi touched his nose, then whispered: "Third brother, does your flagship still need blue components?" Song Wen: ??? Before the puzzled Song Wen could speak, Song Chi took out the three components he had prepared earlier. "Third brother, what I mean is, do you have any thoughts about trading the ''Fixed-Point Launch Pad''? If you do, you can pick any of these three blue components." After hearing Song Chi''s real intention, Song Wen was initially going to refuse, as the "Fixed-Point Launch Pad" was a rather rare special component that he had obtained with difficulty and naturally did not want to trade it away. However, as his eyes swept over the three blue components presented by Song Chi, his gaze suddenly fixated on the Particle Beam Cannon. "Feature, main cannon of blue top rank..." With flickering eyes, Song Wen felt tempted. His own flagship also had a blue main cannon installed, but it was just a regular blue main cannon. Although it was just a difference of one feature, the enhancement percentage would become significantly more substantial the further it was strengthened, eventually becoming a world of difference. After pondering for a while, Song Wen said: "Fourth brother, how about this, I''ll exchange the Fixed-Point Launch Pad for your Particle Beam Cannon. In addition, I will take off the blue main cannon from my flagship and exchange it with you for the ''Black Water Xuan Turtle Warship Armor''. What do you say?" Song Chi thought about it and then agreed. His thinking was straightforward, since the items were no longer needed by Cang Qiong and were all going to be traded anyway, whether it was a main cannon or warship armor was not important to him. Seeing Song Chi agree, Song Wen also showed a smile on his face. The warship armor on his flagship was only white, and now not only could he switch to blue warship armor, but he could also acquire a top rank blue main cannon, which obviously pleased him greatly. As for the Fixed-Point Launch Pad, its absence was no concern; it was just a supportive component and did not affect the combat power of the warship anyway. After completing the trade, Song Chi didn''t return to his own room but went to find Song Qi, Song Lin, and Song You to ask if they needed a main cannon of blue quality. Of course, he wasn''t offering it for free. He wanted to check with his own family members first before selling it to others. If they needed it, they naturally would have to pay for it with Floating Land Origin. He also took the opportunity to see if they had any components Cang Qiong needed. Currently, there were still four special slots available on Cang Qiong. As long as the components were usable, he was willing to try them out. However, it was clear he had been overly optimistic; the three of them also had Second Rank parents, and their own airships were already equipped with blue main cannons. And other special components were just as scarce on their ships; how could they have any spare? Thus, Song Chi could only return to his room, enter the Ruins Market, and begin to fully adjust his state, trying to ensure that he was in his peak condition for the action tomorrow. ... The next day, within the Illusion Space, at the warship docking area outside the base. All fifteen members of the Song family gathered here. With Song Mingsong''s nod as a signal, the fifteen swiftly boarded the only Torch Warship in front, which was none other than the Cang Qiong, not more than twenty meters in length. As for why they chose Cang Qiong, it was simple. Among the fifteen, Cang Qiong had the lowest warship rank, required the least resources when carrying passengers, and was also the only one equipped with a translocation device. Chapter 162: Chapter 113: Taking Action·The Start of the Battle_2 ``` In just a moment, we''ll be confronting the Blood Blade Star Thieves, so of course, it''s not feasible to use the "Torch Warship Boarding Certificate" at this time C wouldn''t that be the same as tying myself up and delivering myself to their doorstep? .net Since the "Torch Warship Boarding Certificate" can''t be used, it would be better to take a ship of a lower rank, as the Floating Land Origin deducted is determined by the warship''s own rank. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi activated the Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine while comparing the two hovering star charts in front of him. One of them was transferred by his grandfather when he first boarded the airship, and the other was painstakingly completed through the loss of more than twenty Hornet-class drones over the past two months, generated by the "Eye-in-the-Sky Patrol Radar." After a careful comparison, Song Chi''s mouth twitched. These two star charts in front of him weren''t 99% similar C they were 100% identical. Knowing this, he wasn''t a fool, naturally realizing that his family had already explored everything near the lair of the Blood Blade Star Thieves long before him and had everything about them crystal clear. "So all that time and drones were wasted in these two months?" Mumbling to himself in his heart, he thought of another point. Previously, when he showed the internal layout map of the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair, recorded on the Phantom Butterfly drones, to his father, Song Chao, the man''s face didn''t show much change, which puzzled him at the time. Now it seems that the family''s decades of infiltration work might have been better than he imagined. It was not just the periphery of the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair that they knew inside out C likely all the internal arrangements were already completely clear to them. Shaking his head, he scolded himself for being too naive and didn''t dwell on it further. As the Cang Qiong rose into the open space, he directly activated the Purple River Translocation Device. After a substantial charging time, a spatial vortex nearly a hundred meters in diameter appeared in the combined Illusion Space, and in the next second, the Cang Qiong vanished. Emerging from a spatial rift in a vacuum star domain not too far from the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair, the Cang Qiong appeared from the spatial vortex. The jump point set by his grandparents was not close to the Blood Blade Star Thieves, to avoid premature detection. After all, activating the "Void Prison" feature of the "Starry Sky Monitor" required a considerable charging time. If discovered too early, the variables would be too great. The doors of the Cang Qiong opened, and fourteen figures rushed out, each subsequently summoning their own warships. When Song Mingsong''s Furious Lion appeared, it quickly activated the Void Prison feature, targeting the distant Blood Blade Star Thieves'' stronghold, while the fifteen Torch Warships also began to move slowly toward the lair. ... Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair, top floor, gang leader''s private room. As a Third Rank Torch Captain over five hundred and fifty years old, Bloodeye''s Guidance Technique had reached the peak of lv39. Thus, unlike other Third Rank Torch Captains who usually lock themselves inside their warships, he preferred a leisurely tea, enjoying the little time he had left. But at that moment, he suddenly stood up from the sofa. His cold gaze turned, tracing a path through the window to the outside of the stronghold as if something in the deep, dark starry sky beyond the station''s defense light shield greatly concerned him. The ominous gaze, paired with a terrifying scar on his face, made Bloodeye look particularly fearsome at that moment. As if confirming something, Spectral Energy surged within Bloodeye, and the next second, his figure seemingly teleported, swiftly moving from in front of the sofa to the window. Bang! The window shattered entirely, and Bloodeye, surrounded by a layer of dark energy, burst out of the room, his figure hovering in the space above the Star Thieves'' stronghold. Below, the mid and lower-ranking members of the star thieves hadn''t yet reacted, but Bloodeye''s cold, Spectral Energy-amplified voice was already echoing in every corner of the stronghold. "Enemy attack, all hands, battle stations!" ``` ``` As soon as the voice fell, the kilometer-long Blood Blade Cruiser appeared out of nowhere in the skies above the station. Looking at the familiar blood-colored armor and the two immensely large shipborne main cannons at the bow, all the members of the Star Thieves group finally came to their senses, scrambling to summon their own warships. Amidst the violent roar of the engines, the Blood Blade Cruiser had already charged out of the protective light shield hovering above the station. As a Torch Captain who had lived for nearly six hundred years, Blood Knife had personally slain countless captains of his rank, fostering his domineering and bloodthirsty character. To wait inside the protective light shield for enemies to come knocking was not his style, sorry. Buzz buzz buzz! Some Second Rank Star Thieves attempted to activate the spatial jump devices on their flagships, trying to keep up with the Blood Blade, but they quickly discovered that the jump devices on their warships, after flickering several times, went dark, evidently unable to perform a spatial jump. "Spatial blockade, everyone stay alert, the ones coming this time are definitely not ordinary folk!" After several attempts, the vice-captain of the Star Thieves group, Blood Wolf, shouted out loudly, his eyes showing seriousness, a far cry from his usual sickly arrogance. The special component capable of conducting a spatial blockade was at least of the Purple Level. Looking at the spatial fractures outside the station that were also temporarily sealed, Blood Wolf already had his answer. To freeze so many spatial fractures, the blockade was certainly not the work of a Purple Component; it must have been a spatial blockade activated by an Orange Level component. Boom boom boom! Before the members of the Blood Blade Star Thieves could give it much thought, a dozen attacks were already shooting over from afar. One was leading the charge, with the remaining fourteen clearly lagging behind. "Something''s wrong!" A sense of foreboding surged in Blood Wolf''s heart. Just as he was about to speak up to warn the others, the light beam dashing in front did not give him the chance. Whizz! The light beam struck the protective light shield above the station. At first, only a faint ripple appeared on the shield, as if it had barely taken any damage, but the next second the colors of the light shield quickly dimmed, and in just a few seconds, the light shield capable of withstanding Third Rank Level attacks completely dissipated. "Shield Breaker feature, damn it!" On the Blood Wolf and such, Blood Wolf cursed loudly, but what responded to him were the following fourteen main cannon barrages that struck various parts of the station. Boom boom boom! Amidst violent explosions and tremors, the Star Thieves station instantly lay in ruins, with numerous lower-ranked Star Thieves suffering heavy casualties and deaths. Rubble, blood, and screams turned the station into complete chaos in no time. In the midst of the mayhem, Blood Wolf raised his blood-red eyes, and upon capturing the sight of the fifteen Torch Warships of varying sizes at the edge of his vision, he let out a loud roar and then, together with a few Second Rank Torch Warships from within the group, charged straight towards the fifteen unknown warships outside. Meanwhile, in the communication projection group of Cang Qiong, Grandfather Song Mingsong''s voice popped up. "Boss, follow me to intercept the Blood Blade, others carry out the tasks as we distributed before, fight on your own!" "Yes!" With the order given, Song Chi was the first to control Cang Qiong, speeding off to the side, thinking to quickly put enough distance between himself and the Second Rank Torch Warships to his side, minimizing the chance of being caught in collateral damage. ``` Chapter 165: Chapter 115: Great Victory (Please Subscribe) ``` Although the Blood Blade was nearly stuck to the Mountain at the moment, once the launched nuclear missile detonated, it would inevitably be within the blast radius. However, the Mountain''s energy shield on the surface of the warship was still there, ineffective against the physical collision of the warship bodies, but sufficient to protect the Mountain in the explosion of a nuclear missile. But still, whether it could fully withstand the explosion''s might was another matter, otherwise Song Mingsong wouldn''t have waited until now to decide to use it. If it weren''t for the fact that the Mountain was on the verge of sinking, and something had to be done to stop the Blood Blade, Song Mingsong was actually not prepared to use this nuclear missile launcher. In the front, the moment the nuclear missile launcher popped out below the Furious Lion, Blood Blade, who was in a state of Fivefold Mind Utilization, had already captured it, but after considering for a moment, he did not choose to pull back the Blood Blade for evasion, instead, he once again adjusted the orientation, preparing for a fourth collision with the Mountain. He was well aware that if he missed this chance and once free from the constraints with the cautious Mountain on alert, it would not give the Blood Blade another opportunity to get close, but would instead hide behind another cruiser and attack from a distance with gunfire. If the previous three collisions had completely destroyed both of the Mountain''s main cannons, he would not hesitate to choose to retreat and dodge, because a cruiser without its main cannons was like a tiger without its teethno longer a threat. After all, external mounting devices are not common, not every Torch Warship is equipped with one. But that wasn''t the case, in the subsequent collisions, the Mountain had purposely slightly adjusted the orientation of its warship body, keeping the remaining main cannon intact, so it was necessary to completely resolve the Mountain. Of course, the most important reason supporting his decision was this. Even though the energy shield of the Blood Blade had been further depleted during this time, depleting its shield value considerably, it had now fallen back to 35%, yet it could withstand a nuclear missile of Third Rank Peak power, with one missile at most eating away 20% of the shield value. It was precisely because of this confidence that he dared to make the decision to neither dodge nor avoid. Whiz! As the Blood Blade collided with the Mountain for the fourth time, the nuclear missile was also launched. Clang, Boom! After two utterly different roaring sounds, almost half of the Mountain''s front side was damaged beyond recognition, with the warship armor sustaining damage reaching 71%, and the warship body itself fared little better, also having suffered damage over 60%. Looking at the Blood Blade, just as Bloody Knife had expected, following the intense nuclear explosion, the Blood Blade''s shield value was left with 13%, slightly over the limit, but generally not a big problem. The savage gaze turned, sneering at the Mountain in the front, with one more strike, he could firmly decide the outcome of the subsequent battle situation, and the only variable was just a matter of time. In a corner of the battlefield, the Cangqiong, which had cleared over twenty star pirate warships along the way, came to a stop. There were actually more fish that had slipped the net in every corner of the Void Prison, but at the moment, Song Chi had no mind to deal with these small fries, having activated his Limit-breaking State early, with his Fourfold Mind Utilization state, he caught the dire situation of his grandfather and uncle at the earliest. His mind racing with thoughts, he eventually set his sights on the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon" aboard the Cangqiong. Your adventure continues at mvl Of all the components currently on the Cangqiong, the only one he could think of that might affect a Third Rank Cruiser was this Orange Main Cannon. "Buddy, let me witness the ultimate might that belongs to an Orange Main Cannon." "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, don''t let me down!!!" At the bow of the Cangqiong, where the pure white radiance that had been accumulating energy for several tens of seconds had transformed into a nearly hundred-meter enormous Mixed Hollow sword shadow, the next second the hundred-meter sword light streaked across the sky, shooting towards the battlefield where the three cruisers were located. Inside the Blood Blade, Bloody Knife, having adjusted the warship''s orientation again, controlled the Blood Blade to charge forward at high speed, while on the side, the Furious Lion under Song Mingsong''s control, also gave up on artillery attack and, imitating the Blood Blade, directly collided at high speed with its kilometer-long warship body, trying to stop the Blood Blade ahead. But this was nearly impossible, the Furious Lion wasn''t equipped with ramming components, so the damage it could inflict on the Blood Blade was minimal. Just then, all three cruisers almost simultaneously captured a severe energy fluctuation coming from the side, and before they could react, a piercing howl had already directly struck the left side of the Blood Blade''s warship body. Hum Hum Hum! Amidst uncertainty, Bloody Knife suddenly found that as the Blood Blade''s warship body shook violently, the shield value of the Orange Energy Shield mounted on the warship was dropping at a terrifying rate. A second ago it was still at 13%, and in the blink of an eye, it fell below 10%, leaving him no time to think further. In just three short seconds, the Blood Blade''s energy shield was completely overloaded. And it wasn''t over yet. After shattering the Blood Blade''s energy shield, the Mixed Hollow Sword Intent Divine Light shadow, although dimmed by more than half, still retained some power, continuing to bombard the Blood Blade''s warship armor. In comparison to the Orange Quality Energy Shield, the Blood Blade''s warship armor was inferior by far, being only of Purple Quality, and under the ravaging of the remnants of Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, the Blood Blade''s warship armor sustained damage over 20%, and the warship body itself also reached 8% damage. ``` Chapter 166: Chapter 115: Great Victory (Please Subscribe)_2 However, by this point, the might of the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light had been completely exhausted, dissipating into the void. On the right side of the Blood Blade, Song Mingsong had no time for joy. Seizing the opportunity, he ordered the two main cannons on the Furious Lion to fire again, and the remaining main cannon on the Mountain followed suit. Under the successive three attacks, the Blood Blade''s damage level surged, and although it had not yet reached the dire state of the Mountain, it wasn''t far off. To prevent the Blood Blade from desperately fighting back, Song Mingsong ultimately decided to ram the Furious Lion head-on into it. This collision, like the last straw that broke the camel''s back, caused the brilliance on the Blood Blade to fade entirely, and it lost its ability to move. Ahead, as the Blood Blade lost power, the Mountain successfully broke free from its control. However, under Song Shan''s command, the Mountain didn''t stay put but quickly increased its distance from the Blood Blade. With the Blood Blade having sustained over 80% damage and having completely lost its ability to move, it hadn''t sunk yet, and it might still have other contingencies left. The Mountain, already unable to withstand another round of destruction, naturally did not want to take risks. Continue reading at mvl On the side of the Blood Blade, the Furious Lion, which also had significant damage to its bow, shone with a bright gleam in Song Mingsong''s eyes. He chose not to continue firing but instead opened the hangar doors, deploying ten Third Rank Fire Soldier Figurines and ten Second Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines onto the Blood Blade, allowing these soldier figurines to slowly clear the remaining combat power inside the Blood Blade. The reason for not directly sinking the Blood Blade was simple. When a Torch warship is sunk, ninety percent of its components would be completely destroyed, whereas if it merely lost mobility, they could all be confiscated. The difference between the two outcomes was substantial. After all, aboard this Blood Blade, there existed Orange Components, and even more Purple Components. To let them be destroyed would be a huge loss. Song Mingsong''s eyes flickered several times before he finally took the initiative to send a communication request to the Blood Blade in front. After waiting for a few seconds, communication was established. Upon seeing Song Mingsong in the communication projection, the ferocious look on Blood Knife''s face changed slightly, and then he directly uttered Song Mingsong''s name. "White Tower Floating Land, Song Mingsong, hahaha, so that''s how it is!!" After a brief moment of surprise, Blood Knife began to laugh loudly. Without waiting for Song Mingsong to start the conversation, he continued to speak: "Dinghai Song family, no wonder the Moruo Clan has forsaken even the secret realm and has not sent support. So that''s why!" Once he finished his soliloquy, Song Mingsong interjected: "Blood Knife, the victor becomes the king, the loser the outcast. If you hand over the captaincy of the Blood Blade, I can give you one piece of two-thousand-year-old Starry Sea Tiankui tree heart. How about it?" The captaincy of a Torch warship could be transferred, but only three times. After three transfers, the warship would sink on its own. Song Mingsong''s meaning was simple: to trade the Starry Sea Tiankui tree heart for the intact Blood Blade. While speaking, he fumbled behind him and then took out a palm-sized tree heart emitting a green glow. A two-thousand-year-old Starry Sea Tiankui tree heart could extend life by 50 years, which held great attraction for Torch Ship Captains whose lifespan was coming to an end. Surprisingly, Blood Knife merely glanced at the tree heart and then scoffed, shifting his gaze away and once again revealing a familiar ferocious smile on his face. "You want the high-level components from my ship, hahaha, you wish!!" After speaking, a crackling sound was heard, and the communication projection cut off. Song Mingsong''s face darkened as he hurriedly maneuvered the Furious Lion to retreat, while telepathically ordering the Fire Soldier Figurines and Fire Peony Soldier Figurines inside the Blood Blade to evacuate. However, as soon as the order was issued, his connection with the twenty Soldier Figurines completely disappeared, accompanied by the sudden explosion of the Blood Blade. Indeed, Blood Sword had directly controlled the Blood Blade to self-destruct, and with that, the Blood Blade was completely sunk. "Damn it!" Song Mingsong cursed angrily, calling Blood Sword a fool, while feeling intense heartache. This operation had destroyed over ninety percent of the components on the Blood Blade, and the Orange Quality Energy Shield was also likely to be among the damaged, which infuriated him. Even the Starry Sea Overlord Tree''s core was used as a bargaining chip, yet he hadn''t expected the other party to be so obstinate. Upon further consideration, he surmised the likely reason: Blood Sword was probably under the special control of the Moruo Royal Family, with no control over his own life and death. Otherwise, who would want to shorten their own life? While calling Song Shan to come and clean up the remains of the sunken Blood Blade and to see if any top-rank components could be salvaged, Song Mingsong himself was on his way to the stronghold of the Blood Blade Star Thieves, where Bai Xiuqin was watching over the entrance to the secret realm alone. He had to rush over there, as the most important part of this operation was that secret realm, and he had to personally guard it. On the way, he also helped Song Hai and Song Chao destroy two escort warships belonging to the Blood Blade Star Thieves, hastening the tilt of the scales in their favor. Before charging into the stronghold of the star thieves, Song Mingsong took a special glance at the Cang Qiong, which was pursuing the remaining members of the star thieves, his face filled with a satisfied smile. Although he was unable to catch sight of the attacker when the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light was emitted, as his view was blocked by the hull of the Blood Blade at the crucial moment, it wasn''t difficult to deduce that it was the Cang Qiong based on the positions of the other warships. Curious as he was about how his grandson managed to launch that attack, whether it was the main cannon or some sort of external firing device, he did not plan to ask. He knew his fourth grandson''s character well, someone who liked to keep his abilities hidden. As time passed, and after Song Chao and others had completely dealt with the six Second Rank Torch Ship Captains from the Blood Blade Star Thieves, Song Chi and the other five members cleared out all the Zero Rank and First Rank members from the Void Prison. With that, the operation was essentially over. As for the outcome, it went without saying, the Song Family of the White Tower achieved a great victory, mission accomplished. "Alright, clean up the battlefield as quickly as possible. Gather all the spoils together first, they will be distributed later according to the merits of this operation. The duration of the Void Prison is coming to an end, and we don''t know what other accidents might happen afterward, so don''t let your guard down!" In the communications projection group, Song Shan''s deep voice resonated. Since Song Mingsong had gone into the interior of the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' base and was outside the magnetic energy field of the warship, unable to connect to communications, it naturally fell to Song Shan to take charge. Soon, thirteen Torch Warships began to quickly clean up the battlefield, checking if any intact shipborne components or various resources could be salvaged from the sunken Torch Warships. For the Torch Warships that had not yet sunk, their components were promptly collected. Speaking of which, it is important to mention the few Second Rank Torch Warships that surrendered, which, apart from that Starry Sea secret realm, were a significant gain from this mission. Because of the complete sinking of the Blood Blade, and Song Mingsong having specifically navigated the Furious Lion over for a look, three out of the six escort ships chose to surrender voluntarily, while the other three ended up sunken, with ninety percent of the components on the warships destroyed. The three voluntarily surrendering escort ships contributed to the confiscation of over ninety components, with the vast majority being above the Blue Level in quality, representing a significant haul. As for the other First Rank and Zero Rank Torch Warships, the situation was quite pitiful, with some of the First Rank Torch Ship Captains having one or two Colorless Quality standard components on their flagships, looking rather pathetic. After the battlefield was cleaned up, everyone quickly rushed into the stronghold of the Blood Blade Star Thieves. The Void Prison was coming to an end, and the family needed to decide on their next actions, to be determined by the family patriarch. Of course, everyone was curious about the so-called Starry Sea secret realm, a thing rumored to be comparable to a Red epic component, and nobody would be disinterested in it. Recalling the Torch Warships and guarded by over a hundred Soldier Figurines, they made their way toward the depths of the star thieves'' stronghold. Only then did Song Chi realize, every member of his family possessed special components related to Soldier Figurines. Chapter 167: Chapter 116: Fourth Rank Unit - Moruo Space-Escape Mecha (Please Subscribe) ``` Upon this discovery, Song Chi had some thoughts, but knowing so little about the "Dinghai Song Family," he ultimately couldn''t come to a conclusion. Forcing himself not to dwell on these thoughts anymore, Song Chi turned his attention back and focused all his spiritual mindfulness on observing his surroundings and remaining alert. After all, this was the depths of the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' lair, and given that the grandparents who had entered earlier hadn''t sent back any news or movement, coupled with the words "Moruo Royal Family," the group dared not be careless. Fortunately, the soldier figurines under his uncle''s command had all been enhanced to Third Rank. With ten Third Rank soldier figurines leading the way, everyone felt much more at ease, having lost the protection of the flagship. At the rear of the team, Song Chi swept his gaze over the ten cyan-brown soldier figurines at the forefront, and then turned to Song You beside him and asked, "Little You, I see that these ten soldier figurines of uncle''s seem to have a Water Attribute. Do you know what type of soldier figurines these are?" Song You, with a vigilant expression on his face, replied while keeping his guard, "That''s the Blue Quality Water Demon Soldier Figurine my father has. Though it doesn''t have the sustained burning power that comes with Fire Attribute soldier figurines, each attack has a chance to trigger a demon-breaking effect, which can ignore the defense of spiritual energy artifacts (including Spectral Energy, Mana, Magic, Blood Qi, and the like)." Song Chi nodded slightly, feeling quite interested. After all, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were of too low quality. A Puppet Body was far inferior to Blue Quality and higher quality soldier figurines of the same rank, and their attached burning attribute was quite weak, effective only against Low Rank Stellar Sea Creatures and almost useless against Life Entities of the same rank. Therefore, he had lost much desire to enhance it further; otherwise, this earliest special component would probably have been enhanced to the limit of lv29 by now. He thought to himself that he must acquire a higher Quality soldier figurine component in the future, preferably a flying one, and then combine it with both the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad] and [Brainwave Remote Control System]. The three could perfectly interact, achieving true traceless long-range control. The previous drones, although capable of remote exploration up to 1.5 light-years away, were ultimately limited by their inability to be recovered. However, soldier figurine components were different. Once the exploration was completed, he could actively cancel the summoning of the soldier figurine. Although remote cancellation would take a non-negligible amount of time, it was still more convenient than an unrecoverable drone. Moreover, even if it was too late to recall and the soldier figurine was damaged en route, it wouldn''t be a pity, because after 24 hours, the Soldier Figurine Tree could be used to summon it again. With this in mind, Song Chi touched the Phantom Butterfly Drone in his backpack. After rushing into this location, he had retrieved the abandoned drone from the corner as soon as he recalled the Cang Qiong. However, the Phantom Butterfly Drone had been severely damaged in the indiscriminate barrage of fire earlier, and it would likely need a good repair before it could be used again. This was the gap between drones and soldier figurines. Of course, this wasn''t to say drones had no advantages. At least the stealth aspect of the Phantom Butterfly Drone was unmatched by most soldier figurines. It was simply that each had its strengths, and if possible, it was best to be fully equipped with both in the future. "Dad, Mom!" While he was pondering, a call from his uncle came from up ahead. Looking up, he saw two figures appearing before his eyes, precisely his uncle Song Mingsong and Bai Xiuqin. At the moment, seven soldier figurines emitting a Third Rank presence stood around the couple, surrounded by numerous bodies, most of which were Zero Rank and First Rank members of the star thieves. Most eye-catching among them was the body of a bizarre, four-armed black creature with a faint silver horn on its forehead. Seeing this body, Song Chi immediately recognized it as the creature previously seen standing with that Blood Wolf. "Moruo Royal Family!" These four words came to his mind, and at the same time, Song Chi noticed something else: although the member of the Moruo Royal Family had long been dead, its body still emitted a faint Third Rank pressure, having been a Third Rank member of the Moruo Clan in life. This readily explained why only seven of the Third Rank soldier figurines summoned by grandma were left. Looking behind Song Mingsong and Bai Xiuqin, a spatial vortex with a diameter of several tens of meters was continuously emitting space fluctuations that weren''t particularly strong. Clearly, this spatial vortex most likely led to that Starry Sea Secret Realm. After the family successfully reunited, the Shanhai Chaoyang brothers and Song Mingsong started discussing the specific arrangements for what came next. After a brief discussion, Song Mingsong took the lead and said, "This secret realm entrance is very hard to move; otherwise, the Moruo Royal Family behind it wouldn''t have left it here. They would''ve moved it to the Star Domain where they''re now hiding. So before the family sends people to take over, we''ll have to keep guarding it. Furthermore, I''ve only briefly scanned the inside of the secret realm. I haven''t taken a close look yet. Big brother, you, Hongxue, and the second brother''s couple go in and thoroughly search it to make sure there are no remaining traps set by the Blood Blade Star Thieves or the Moruo Clan." Having said that, the old master turned his gaze, glanced at Song Chao beside him, and continued, "The third and fourth brother''s couples and I will go out and try to restart the protective light shield of this base. After the battle until now, the Moruo Royal Family should have already received word of the Blood Blade Star Thieves being attacked. If they really choose to make a last-ditch effort because of this Starry Sea Secret Realm, they should be arriving soon." ``` Chapter 168: Chapter 116: Fourth Rank Unit - Moruo Space-Escape Mecha (Please Subscribe)_2 A series of commands issued from Song Mingsong''s mouth, and a line of fifteen people quickly divided into three teams. One team, led by Song Shan, headed to the secret realm inside the space vortex. Another team, led by Song Mingsong, went to try to reactivate the defense light shield of the former lair of the star thieves. The third team was led by Grandma Bai Xiuqin, taking Song Chi, Song Qi, Song You, and two others, to continue guarding at the entrance to the secret realm. Song Mingsong was very protective of his five grandchildren. In such times, danger could arise inside the secret realm or outside at any moment. Staying at the entrance to the secret realm was indeed the safest option. After the nine people left one after the other, Song Chi''s eyes flickered several times before he summoned two Second Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines amidst a flash of radiance around him. Simultaneously, the Cang Qiong inside his Ancestral Aperture trembled lightly as the Brainwave Remote Control System inside it was activated. After attaching a Brainwave Beacon to one of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, Song Chi remotely controlled both to rush out into the outside world. Staying at the entrance to the Secret Realm was extremely safe under Grandma''s care, but he was still worried about the Moruo Royal Family, so he thought it would be safer to remotely control the two Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to stay informed about the situation outside. As for his actions, Bai Xiuqin and the rest simply gave a cursory glance before disregarding it. In the control room of the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' nuclear energy shield, which used to be guarded by more than ten First Rank star thieves every day, was now utterly empty. Song Mingsong, leading Song Chao, Chen Lixia, and the Song Yang couple, easily entered this room that spanned over thousands of square meters. In the center of the room, a mechanical device weighing hundreds of tons sat quietly. Staring at this bulky machinery, Song Mingsong was full of confusion. This was a piece of high-tech engineering machinery, quite complicated for a Torch Ship Captain like him to decipher the specific steps for operation. It wasn''t just Song Mingsong; Song Chao and Song Yang were also overwhelmed. With dozens of switches on the machine, who could tell which one would restart it? As for looking up the information online? Impossible when there was no internet connection. How would they use their heads to search? Fortunately, at that moment, Zhao Lan, Song Yang''s wife, stepped forward. Before she met Song Yang, her major was in engineering machinery, so she had a good understanding of these devices. "This should be a nuclear energy shield generator but only the lowest-powered kind. Compared to the ones on Mobile Warstars fortresses, it''s not even close in terms of magnitude," she said. As she spoke, her hand swiftly touched several points on the device. Soon after, Song Mingsong and the others heard a rising buzzing and roaring sound as the nuclear energy shield generator began to operate again. After dealing with that, the group didn''t stay in the control room any longer. When they left the control room and unconsciously raised their eyes, they saw the familiar defense light shield reappear above the star thieves'' stronghold. But before they could feel slightly relieved, Song Mingsong''s gaze sharply turned, just like with the previous blood blade, looking straight towards the depths of the starry sky behind them. At the same time, a ghostly light flickered between his brows, summoning the mini form of the Furious Lion, while he also roared: "Go, enter that Starry Sea Secret Realm, quickly..." All this happened in the blink of an eye. The four behind him, including Song Chao, responded extremely quickly. Without any hesitation, they wrapped themselves in Spectral Energy and rushed toward the depth of the stronghold. However, no sooner had the four of them turned around than the direction Song Mingsong was looking at was struck by an alarming light column with a diameter of a hundred meters and a tail flame stretching thousands of kilometers. Hum! The light column hit the nuclear energy shield above the star thieves'' stronghold, which could resist attacks of Third Rank Peak level. The shield almost immediately collapsed upon contact, and the light column itself seemed barely dimmed. However, fortunately, it held for an instant, and that instant was long enough for Song Mingsong to leap onto the now kilometer-long Furious Lion. Even though he had boarded the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong felt no relief; on the contrary, all his hairs stood on end. The threat from this terrifying light column was beyond imagination. This... this was definitely not an attack that a Third Rank unit could make. And since it wasn''t a Third Rank unit, the answer was clear: the entity that released this light column attack had to be of a Fourth Rank level. ``` "So the Moruo Royal Family... has finally made their move!" With this thought flashing through his mind, Song Mingsong''s gaze suddenly narrowed, the solemn expression from a moment ago changing abruptly, turning into a subtle look of joy, one of overwhelming delight at the arrival of the true opponent. As Song Mingsong''s expression shifted, the light beam that had crushed the nuclear energy shield continued to shoot straight down, now blazing above the Furious Lion. Clearly, the target of this light beam''s attack was not the core area of the star thieves'' stronghold, but Song Mingsong himself. Deep within the stronghold, Song Chi, who had witnessed the entire scene through two Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, suddenly opened his eyes and relayed everything he had seen to Bai Xiuqin beside him in the most succinct manner. After pondering for a moment, Bai Xiuqin, while quickly leading Song Chi and the others toward the secret realm entrance, said coldly, "They are likely concerned about damaging this secret realm entrance. It seems that the comers must undoubtedly be the Moruo Royal Family behind this." Song Chi also quickly got up, following his grandmother''s swift steps towards the entrance of the secret realm. Unlike the expressionless Bai Xiuqin, his face bore a heavy look. If a Fourth Rank Level entity of terror was present, wouldn''t his grandfather outside be in great danger? What about the backups the family mentioned before? When will they arrive? "Grandmother, what about Grandfather? If a Fourth Rank member of the Moruo Royal Family truly arrives, the Furious Lion won''t be able to withstand it!" Song Lin, his complexion ashen, expressed his worry from behind Song Chi. To this question, Bai Xiuqin appeared remarkably calm. "Alright, there''s no need for you to worry about that, your grandfather has his own backups." "The Moruo Royal Family? They''ve been lingering in the gutters for thousands of years, surviving in squalor. Nowadays, only they themselves still take those four words seriously." As Bai Xiuqin spoke, her voice paused slightly and, when she spoke again, her tone was noticeably several degrees higher: "Remember, we are not the only ones with Fourth-Rank Combat Power, the Dinghai Song family will only have more!!!" As the words full of confidence from their grandmother reached their ears, for some reason, the slightly frightened Song Qi and the others instantly felt reassured, their pale complexions returning to normal. But Song Chi was different. He had sorted out all the family''s preparations before they started the mission and had believed from the start that his grandfather and the others would have prepared for a direct confrontation with a Fourth Rank Moruo Clan entity. Therefore, there was not much panic or fear in his heart, only a quick step following his grandmother''s while he continued to observe the situation outside through the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. Crack! Layers of the metal armor wrapping the warship''s hull shattered, revealing the rather pitiful sight of the Furious Lion beneath. After passing through the layers of the nuclear energy shield, the Torch Warship''s purple-quality energy shield, and the active "Vibrating Gold Armor" feature of the purple warship armor, the horrifying light beam with a hundred-meter diameter, in the end, failed to sink the Furious Lion in a single strike. [Warning, current warship armor damaged 32%, hull integrity compromised by 16%, please repair immediately!!] Hearing the alarm in his ear, Song Mingsong''s face still maintained its smile, as he raised his gaze. Above his head, a massive black mecha, over two thousand meters high, stood still, its presence nearly obscuring the entire sky above the stronghold. The mecha was a dark gray-black color, with its right arm clutching an alloy war sword nearly a kilometer in length, and the palm of its left hand featured a black cannon port of considerable diameterclearly, the pulse beam had been fired from there. In addition, attached to the back of its left hand was a tan three-pronged claw, with flickering red lights hinting that this contraption either possessed terrifying armor-breaking might or some other special attribute. Feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from this giant mecha that blocked the sky, even with mental preparation Song Mingsong''s pupils involuntarily contracted sharply, and the smile that had always been on his face now completely stiffened. At the same time, information about this black mecha surfaced in his mind. "Fourth-Rank combat unit, the Moruo Space-Escape Mech!" Chapter 175: Chapter 120: The Spoils of War - Distribution Once the two mining carts had started their operation, Song Chi thought about checking out other places, as the carts were equipped with onboard intelligence and could mine on their own, requiring only a collection later. However, after some thought, he eventually gave up on the idea of leaving. Your next chapter is on ?? The Floating Land beneath his feet was not small, and it was unknown whether there were creatures threatening enough to endanger a Second Rank puppet, so Song Chi felt it was better to have the Cang Qiong remain and personally oversee it. Moreover, all four mining carts had been dispatched to work; even if he wanted to mine other mineral resources, with his own two hands, twenty-plus hours would yield at most a couple of hundred tons. It really wasn''t necessary, especially since they were not strategic-level resources like Titanium Crystal, Zhenjin, or Mixed Elemental Copper. More than ten hours later, in the Cang Qiong hanging hundreds of meters in the air, a soft exclamation suddenly rang out. Song Chi abruptly stood up from the main control console, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes. "I think I know, the problem most likely lies in the fact that the Ruins Market has been damaged in the past!" If what his grandfather said was all true, then the problem must certainly lie with the Ruins Market Secret Realm. He pondered and the only possibility he could think of was this. He remembered when he first opened the Ruins Market Secret Realm with the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank, the previously damaged Secret Realm had shrunk to a miserable one hundred square meters. Although it had partially recovered since then, it was still far from its peak. It would need further investment of resources for repair and upgrade. Most likely because the Ruins Market Secret Realm had not been fully repaired, operations like "time acceleration" could not be carried out. As he calculated this, Song Chi had an intuition that the truth was very likely what he had deduced. But upon arriving at this conclusion, he felt somewhat troubled. How easy could it be to repair the Ruins Market back to its peak? For now, it was still First Rank, only requiring First Rank Floating Land Origin, but as it progressed, the resources needed would probably become increasingly terrifying. Rubbing his forehead, Song Chi forced himself not to think too much. After all, this was not a miserly hen that only took in without giving; the monthly income from the Ruins Marketplace Exchange was indeed quite substantial. Thinking of this, his mood somewhat improved. Time passed quickly, and before he knew it, it was the next day. Before the assembly, Song Chi recalled the two Furious Tiger Mining Carts that were mining Mercury Crystal back to the Ruins Market, and along the way, he tallied the harvested Mercury Crystal. The mining carts'' efficiency was formidable; in just under twenty-four hours, they had mined over two thousand tons of Mercury Crystal. Subsequently, he rushed to the location of the Space Solidification Stone vein. Although the mining here had started earlier, the quantity of Space Solidification Stones extracted was much less than the Mercury Crystal, a mere eight hundred tons. Song Chi wasn''t surprised by this; the Space Solidification Stone vein was a special resource that had evolved based on the Space Laws present in the Moruo Secret Realm. Both the reserves and purity of the vein could only be considered average, so extracting eight hundred tons was already very good. ... By the exit of the Moruo Secret Realm, members of the Song family had already gathered, waiting for the Fierce Flame Soldier Figurines that Song Mingsong had sent out to return and confirm that it was safe outside the Secret Realm. Ten Fierce Flame Soldier Figurines were the first to exit, followed closely by Song Mingsong and Song Shan, and then Bai Xiuqin, Song Hai, Song Chao, and the others. The moment their eyes fell upon the ruins of the Blood Blade Star Thieves'' base, Song Chi couldn''t help but marvel at the terrifying power of Fourth Rank and above beings. Even a mere remnant of their battle was frighteningly powerful, easily shattering Floating Lands and the starry sky, confirming what he had read in textbooks. Mighty power centered on oneself, plucking stars and seizing the moon is but a flick of the hand. Once everyone had boarded the Furious Lion, the kilometer-long Cruiser suddenly soared into the sky, speeding toward a region farther away that had been less affected by the battle and had fewer space fissures. Shortly after, the Furious Lion began a Spatial Jump in a suitable part of space. Assembling the Illusion Space, after a brief tidy up, they officially began their journey back to the White Tower Floating Land. Several days later, in the Golden Shark Starfield, White Tower Floating Land. After several days of continuous travel, the large family finally made it back to the White Tower Floating Land. Within the grand hall of the Furious Lion mansion, as a blue isolation barrier emerged, Song Mingsong who sat at the center of the hall spoke out: "Alright, let''s settle on one month. Within this month, everyone should arrange their affairs properly. For industries that need to be sold off, do so quickly, and try your best to recollect the capital. After a month, we embark for the Dinghai Star Domain, we return home!" Upon hearing the final words "return home," the younger members like Song Chi felt nothing significant, but expressions of excitement were evident on the faces of Song Shan, Song Hai, and others. Having seen the strength of the Dinghai Song Family and having spent their lives from birth to the next few decades in the Dinghai Star Domain, the sense of belonging the phrase "Dinghai Song Family" invoked in them was beyond comparison. Once their emotions had settled, it was time for the moment Song Chi and the others had been eagerly anticipatingthe distribution of the spoils of war. Previously, due to time constraints and other reasons, a distribution had not yet taken place. Now that they had successfully returned to the White Tower Floating Land, there were no more concerns, and they could confidently proceed with the distribution of all the spoils. Whoosh, a large pile of items was stacked in the middle of the hall floor, and everyone was somewhat dazzled by the sight, feeling a bit overwhelmed. Chapter 176: Chapter 120: Spoils of War - Distribution_2 ``` There was no way around it; the spoils of this mission were substantial indeed. Beyond the ship components collected from the fleet of Torch Warships belonging to the Star Pirates, as well as an assortment of various resources, the items scavenged from the rooms of the Star Pirates'' den were already quite a lot. About a dozen people quickly set to work, clearing out the valueless items one by one, and after half an hour, a large portion of the hall was finally empty. Now, looking at the pile of spoils in the center, they seemed much more striking. Because among these, over ninety percent were either ship components or Starry Sea Oddities. Even those that weren''t oddities were mostly rare and valuable resources that the Star Pirates had hoarded for themselves, like Space Solidification Stones and Phantom Crystals, and even Song Chi spotted the presence of Titanium Crystals and Void Crystals among them. Although there were only a few pieces of each, this also indirectly highlighted the value of this small pile of spoils. Seeing a glint in the eyes of his grandsons, Song Mingsong didn''t dawdle any longer. "Alright, let''s begin the distribution of the spoils..." But he had scarcely started speaking when his tone changed. "However, before we do that, we need to list the contribution ranking for this mission. The one with the highest contribution gets to choose first, followed by the second, then the third. After one round, the second round continues in the same order." Hearing this method of distribution, everyone nodded in agreement. "First and second place go without saying; it is I and the boss. As for the third..." At this point, Song Mingsong paused, garnering a series of eye rolls from the crowd, but it also piqued everyone''s curiosity. Among the spoils before them, there were 18 Purple Quality relics, just enough for the top three to make two rounds of choices. Hence the position of the third place was quite important. Song Mingsong''s gaze swept through the living room, eventually landing on Song Chi. Upon witnessing this, everyone except for Song Mingsong and Song Shan, including Song Chi himself, was somewhat prepared, while the other twelve showed surprise, even Song Chao and Chen Lixia felt the same. Although the couple had long known that their son had experienced no small adventures, and that his flagship''s combat power far surpassed that of other Torch Warships of the same rank, they wouldn''t have believed that he could have achieved the third-highest contribution in the previous battle involving the Escort Ships and Cruisers. "During the fight with Blood Blade, Little Chi''s critical strike saved my Mountain from sinking, and it was the key to Dad and me being able to defeat them!" Hearing Song Shan''s explanation, everyone came to a sudden realization, easily picturing the peril of that battle just from his brief mention. Seeing no objections, the selection officially began. The first to choose, Song Mingsong, opted for a Purple Quality special "Yuejin Ram Horn" component, which was salvaged from the sunken Blood Blade. It was also the culprit that had almost sunk Mountain. As for Blood Blade, Song Mingsong was still grinding his teeth at the memory. Even after self-destructing, it had left behind seven components, six of which were Purple Components. If not for this, there wouldn''t have been as many as 18 Purple Relics among the spoils. This also fully demonstrated just how magnificent the loaded components were on the Blood Blade when it was intact; yet, it had chosen to scuttle, destroying eight to nine-tenths of its components. Even the Orange Quality Energy Shield couldn''t be salvaged, which was the most infuriating part. Yuejin Ram Horn lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Armor Break boosted by an extra 50% Consumption: 12/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Adds a Yuejin Ram Horn that can be retracted or extended on the bow of the ship, increasing resilience by +200, Armor Break by +300. No Charge or Buffer needed UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 Spectral Energy Points, 100kg of Yuejin Metal Honestly, this Yuejin Ram Horn was indeed a rather rare special component, but for Song Chi, it wasn''t very appealing. Its primary function was to enhance the destructive power during head-on collisions between warships. For someone who always took a cautious approach, like him, it was hard to imagine maneuvering Cang Qiong to perform such risky maneuvers. ``` However, considering Grandpa''s fiery temperament, it wasn''t surprising that he chose that component. Following Song Mingsong, it was Uncle Song Shan''s turn. His choice was simple: a purple-quality secondary cannon, likely intended for the newly promoted Mountain. When it came to Song Chi''s turn, everyone was curious about what he would pick, as there were still many good purple components left. [White Oak Hull Armor][Plasma Cutter Cannon][Half-Serpent Soldier Figurine Tree][Silver Space Jump Device][Particle Collision Energy Shield Generator], among others, were all excellent purple components. However, Song Chi''s final choice was somewhat unexpected. Instead of lingering on the other purple components, he selected a relatively unpopular special component, the [Phantom Thruster]. Phantom Thruster lv0 Feature: Phantom Trace Consumption: 8/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Increases thrust by 50%, improving the warship''s speed by 50%. UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points, 50 kg of Phantom Crystal {Phantom Trace: Consumes 200 Spectral Energy Points, after a 30s charge, the thruster enters overdrive, allowing the warship to perform an extreme dash in the specified direction at 500% speed for 5s. During the dash, three consistent phantoms of the warship will be generated around it, confounding enemy units.} The reason for choosing this component was not only due to its potential to further enhance the flexibility of the warship but also because of its active feature, "Phantom Trace," an excellent capability for retreat. This was particularly true when the warship was surrounded, making it an exceptional skill for breaking through encirclements. Also, among the purple components available, there was no radar, or else he would have had a hard decision to make. After a slight surprise, the fourth to choose was Grandmother Bai Xiuqin, who selected the [White Oak Hull Armor]. Her flagship, "Sky Zither," would embark on an upgrading mission upon its return to the family, inevitably heading into the Alien Star Domain battlefield to fight, which would increase the success rate of the warship''s promotion. Hence, a high-quality hull armor was the best choice. Of course, if "Sky Zither" hadn''t already been equipped with a purple-quality energy shield and main cannon, her first choice would certainly have been the [Particle Collision Energy Shield Generator] or [Plasma Cutter Cannon]. Subsequently, the [Particle Collision Energy Shield Generator] ended up with Dad Song Chao, and the [Plasma Cutter Cannon] was taken by the second uncle. Mom Chen Lixia got the [Half-Serpent Soldier Figurine Tree] component; overall, the entire family managed to pick something satisfactory. When it came to the second round of choices, only three purple items remained. Among these three items, two were Starry Sea Oddities that could not be converted into shipborne components, and the last one was a shipborne main cannon, the [Long-Range Cannon]. Grandpa and Uncle, who had chosen before, picked the two Starry Sea Oddities, evidently leaving the [Long-Range Cannon] for Song Chi. Explore more stories with ?? Song Chi actually wanted to reject it because those two purple relics would only sell for half their value in Grandpa and Uncle''s hands, whereas he could get the full price if sold at the Ruins Market. However, after giving it some thought, he remembered that the woman from the Chenxing multi-purpose shop had left a "Senbai Bone Flame" for him to exchange, which might require the [Long-Range Cannon]. Furthermore, after Mom''s Dragonfly was promoted to Second Rank, Dad had specially requested a purple main cannon from Grandpa, so she didn''t need this [Long-Range Cannon]. Thinking this, he didn''t say much and just took the [Long-Range Cannon]. His reasoning was simple: if the woman hadn''t left the "Senbai Bone Flame" for him, he could always exchange the [Long-Range Cannon] with Grandpa and Uncle later. After distributing the purple components, it was time for the blue components. These blue components were numerous, totaling thirty pieces, including quite a few exceptional items. Song Chi showed interest in one called [Yinfeng Soldier Figurine Tree], whose summoned Yinfeng Soldier Figurines wielded special corrosive Yin Wind power, extremely tyrannical, with a respectable upper limit. Chapter 177: Chapter 121: Promotion - Blue Torch Seed However, what left Song Chi speechless was that before he even got to his third round of selection, the "Yin Wind Soldier Figurine Tree" component was preemptively picked by that guy, Song You. With no other choice, Song Chi could only select another special component called "Blood Soul Stigma." This component was of the tracking type and could mark living beings with a "Blood Soul Mark," thereby enabling tracking within a certain range. Blood Soul Stigma lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 200/instance (Spectral Energy Points) Mark count: 3/3 Effect: Mark a specified target with a "Blood Soul Mark" and continuously sense the location of the Blood Soul Mark within a range of 0.5 light-years. Requires no charge or buffer UpRank Requirement: 5 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 300 Spectral Energy Points, 5 Zero Rank Life Cores This component''s chances of being used were far lower compared to soldier figurine-type components. However, it was not without use. At certain critical moments, it could still play a significant role, which was why Song Chi chose it as a fallback. There was not much to say about the white components that followed. Most of them were requisitioned from ordinary Star Thief Battleships and lacked any significant flair. After distributing these, there was still a modest number of Floating Land Origins left. The reason there was not much Floating Land Origin was, firstly, most Torch Ship Captains did not have the habit of retaining too much Floating Land Origin, and secondly, the surrendered or deceased Star Thief Gang members would not leave behind even a thread of Floating Land Origin. When a Torch Warship sank, most components on it would be damaged beyond 90%, but there would still be a lucky 10 to 20% that survived. However, once the Torch Ship Captain perished, their Ancestral Torch would completely collapse and naturally, any Floating Land Origin stored within the Ancestral Torch could not be preserved. The Floating Land Origins they had at hand were obtained from those surrendered Star Thief Gang members and were extremely scarce. The Zero Rank Floating Land Origin was more abundant with over fifty thousand threads. The amount significantly decreased from the First Rank, with only eight hundred threads, less than three hundred for the Second Rank, just sixty-two threads for the Third Rank, and outright zero for the Fourth Rank. In the end, Song Chi only received several thousand threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, fifty threads of First Rank, and none of the Second Rank, as those went directly to the elders like Song Chao and others. Wealth in the Third Rank, naturally, landed in the hands of the patriarch and his eldest uncle, Song Shan. After everything was distributed, everyone gradually left. With only one month remaining during their stay at White Tower Floating Land, they had to hurry to arrange various follow-up affairs. Jiangyuan City, the Song Chi family had also started to deal with various matters after returning to the city. "Dad, should we go to pick up Xiaoting now or wait a few days?" After considering for a moment, Song Chao replied: "Let''s wait a bit longer, until we''ve dealt with the things at hand!" "Alright!" With his father''s clear response, Song Chi nodded and then brought up another matter. "Dad, Mom, I need to go out for a bit, it will probably take two or three days!" "Go ahead!" ... Outside White Tower Floating Land, accompanied by violent spatial fluctuations, Cang Qiong plunged into the space vortex ahead. A day later, a standard Starry Sea shuttle landed in the docking zone of the Floating Fortress above Guangyuan Floating Land. The combat robot clad in a black cloak made its way toward the shopping district of the fortress. It was the same familiar secluded street. When he saw the open doors of the Chenxing Multifunctional Shop through the Brainwave Beacon, Song Chi, billions of kilometers away, couldn''t help but sigh with relief. Discover more stories at ?? However, he quickly suppressed the excitement in his heart. Although the shop door was open, it was not certain that the other party had really left behind that "Senbai Bone Flame." With trepidation, he controlled the combat robot to step into the shop. The shop''s style was as familiar as ever, with a wide variety of products and strict categorization, giving a comfortable first impression. Seeing this familiar style, Song Chi felt slightly more assured. He stepped up to the counter and, at the same time, the Communication Bracelet on the robot''s wrist projected a line of text. "Hello, has the previous owner already left?" Behind the counter, a somewhat young-looking girl stood up, glanced at the projected text, and meticulously studied the black cloak on the combat robot a few times as if confirming something. After a few seconds, she tentatively said: "Are you here for the ''Senbai Bone Flame''?" Hearing her direct approach and thinking about the black cloak draped over the robot, as well as the familiar method of communicating with projected text used in the previous visits, Song Chi could imagine the smirk on the face of the woman who must have described these characteristics to the girl in front of her. Inside Cangqiong, Song Chi coughed awkwardly twice before continuing to control the robot to respond: "Yes!" As the word "Yes" popped up on the communication text, Song Chi''s heart surged with excitement. The thought of the Senbai Bone Flame enhancing the quality of his Seed of Torch made his heart race uncontrollably. However, the next words spoken by the girl behind the counter caught him off guard. "It''s good you''re here. Before the boss left, she emphasized that if you were to come later for the trade of the Senbai Bone Flame, you''d have to personally appear and use that Communication Bracelet to verify with her directly, otherwise, no deal!" Chapter 178: Chapter 121: Promotion - Blue Torch Seed_2 As the girl finished speaking in one breath, Song Chi''s face was already pitch black from where he stood atop the distant Cang Qiong. That woman wasn''t looking to verify anything at all; she clearly just wanted to deliberately toy with him. "Heh, naive foolish woman!" While he mentally ranted, on the surface, he still carefully asked. "And the traded item? Are there any additional restrictions?" Behind the counter, the girl thought for a moment, then shook her head. "The boss didn''t say. You can chat with the boss yourself during subsequent communications!" Stay connected through ?? Although helpless, Song Chi could only accept the condition. There was no choice since Purple Quality top-rank Fire Source UpRank wasn''t common, so, apart from humbling himself, it seemed he had no other option unless he could convince himself to completely give up on the Senbai Bone Flame. Three days later, Song Chi, having once again brought his grandfather... and his uncle over, walked into the Chenxing Multifunctional Shop with confidence (head held high) and also clutched the special black communication bracelet in his hand. Taking a deep breath, Song Chi pressed the call button for the only contact on his bracelet. Beep... Beep... Beep! Following a series of beeps, the communication bracelet connected. "Hello!" Song Chi spoke first and then heard a slight rustling noise, much like the sound of someone getting dressed after waking up. The current communication was only audio, so he couldn''t see what the other party was actually doing. That woman was far away in the Duchy Capital Star Domain. The fact that they could communicate via the bracelet was already the limit; this was most likely possible only because of a communications network established at a huge cost, the annual maintenance fees of which could scare anyone to death. Soon, that familiar soft and tender voice echoed in his ear. "Giggle giggle giggle, contacting your sister so early in the morning, little brother, it''s just been a few months, and you''re already missing me?" Hearing this, the corner of Song Chi''s eye involuntarily started twitching continuously, and his mind was too exhausted to complain. That woman was indeed skillful at teasing; with just the first sentence, she had already given him the urge to smash the communication bracelet. Perhaps guessing his current emotional changes, the woman didn''t continue to tease, but her voice still had a hint of laziness and tenderness mixed with a faint magnetism, incredibly enticing. "Alright, I won''t tease you anymore. Are you here to exchange for the Senbai Bone Flame this time?" "Yes!" After confirming, the woman continued to ask: "So, what items have you brought for the trade?" Song Chi quickly recited the attributes of the [Long-Range Cannon] he had at hand. After listening to the attributes of the Long-Range Cannon, the woman paused for a moment, considering the specific value of both, and then she replied: "Little brother, I don''t think your sister needs to say more, do I? Although both are Purple Relics, their values are not equivalent!" Song Chi was not surprised and directly responded: "Plus three Blue main cannons, how about that?" The voice communication fell silent for quite some time, and at last, the woman nodded in agreement. Hearing this response, Song Chi was completely stunned, and for a moment, he did not know what to say. Mentioning these three Blue main cannons, he had merely wanted to negotiate the price further with the other party, never expecting her to agree. The three Blue main cannons may seem plenty and sound like they''re of considerable value, but when actually compared to Purple Components, they were simply incomparable. ``` Although on the market blue components are priced at about one-sixth of purple components, these three main cannons are comparable to half a purple component, the reality isn''t that simple. The purple components selling at ninety thousand or one hundred thousand per Zero Rank Floating Land Origin on the market are, frankly, the most useless existence among purple componentsa tasteless bite, yet a pity to discard. Those normal components that truly qualify as Purple Quality can''t be bought with Zero Rank or First Rank Floating Land Origins. They''re either traded for other items or bought with High-Level Floating Land Origin. And these are just the regular Purple Relics. For an item like the Senbai Bone Flame, that is a top-tier Purple Fire Source UpRank, it is considered the cream of the crop amongst top-tier Purple Relics. To some Torch Ship Captains, it''s even more alluring than your average Orange Component. That''s exactly why Song Chi was at a loss for words for a moment. Clearly, the woman had just practically given away this "Senbai Bone Flame" to him for a song. To be honest, this gift was huge!! After a long silence, in the end, Song Chi didn''t say much. He only uttered two words: "Thank you!" After those two words, a giggling sound soon came from the communication bracelet followed by the woman saying: "Alright, it''s enough for you to remember my kindness. Also, remember to ''proactively'' reach out to me if you have time in the future." After emphasizing the word "proactively,", without waiting for Song Chi to reply, the woman hung up the communication. Song Chi was momentarily stunned and then turned to look at the counter. He saw the young girl had already taken out a white jade box from below and passed it over to him. Song Chi also took out the [Long-Range Cannon] and the other three blue main cannons. When he opened a corner of the white jade box, an intense purple light immediately shone from inside, along with a strand of extremely cold energy. After confirming it was indeed the Senbai Bone Flame, Song Chi closed the jade box again, nodded towards the girl behind the counter, and then left the multifunctional shop with his uncle and grandfather. In front of the Chenxing Multifunctional Shop, Song Mingsong turned to look at Song Chi for a long while before saying: "This time you indeed have to acknowledge the favor from the other party. You can consider reciprocating appropriately later on, but also don''t fully trust them. Keep your basic guards up, understand!!" Song Chi''s eyes narrowed slightly as he nodded gently. ... Inside a secret room in the White Tower Floating Land''s Fury Lion Courtyard, Song Mingsong and Song Shan stood on guard at each side of the secret room''s door, faces alert, while in front of them, inside the secret room, Song Chi was sitting cross-legged on a round white jade platform, rapidly circulating Spectral Energy within his body, striving to adjust his state to its peak. Several minutes later, feeling his state had reached its peak, Song Chi suddenly opened his eyes and his Spectral Energy began to converge at full speed towards his forehead. As time passed, his Ancestral Torch slowly opened. At the same time, he raised his right hand, and the white jade box in his palm was opened. A flame with a ghostly chill floated out and, pulled by the Absorbing Force within the Ancestral Torch, the cold Senbai Bone Flame slowly moved towards his forehead. Seconds later, the Senbai Bone Flame completely disappeared into the Ancestral Torch; as it entered, the bright white Seed of Torch within the Ancestral Aperture Space blazed up significantly. Since the ten-thousand-year-old Star Core fire, it was the second time it felt another fire source with a huge attraction towards itself. Driven by an instinct to advance, it wanted to devour and assimilate the strand of Senbai Bone Flame as quickly as possible. Under the pull of the Seed of Torch, the Senbai Bone Flame started to slowly move towards the centre of the Ancestral Aperture. When it finally came into contact with the Seed of Torch, the flame burst into a frenzied dance, like a vigorous wild horse, as if fuel was added to its fire. As for the Senbai Bone Flame itself, it started to dull as it was devoured and assimilated by the Seed of Torch, until it was completely absorbed. This process of absorption and assimilation lasted for about half an hour. When it was thoroughly complete, the bright white Seed of Torch also underwent a transformation, changing from its original bright white to deep blue. As the Seed of Torch completed its transformation from white to blue, Song Chi, somewhat exhausted, was revitalized. The energy he had previously expended was all recovered at that moment, and with the enhancement of the blue Seed of Torch, his Mind Power also became more concentrated and stable. As is well known, the Seed of Torch provides a protective and strengthening effect on the Torch Ship Captain''s Spiritual energy, and while the previous white Seed of Torch''s enhancement and protection were like a tiny sparkle, the current blue Seed of Torch was akin to a flickering candlelightnot overwhelmingly powerful but far surpassing what it was before. ps: Is this chapter a bit awkwardly written? ``` Chapter 179: Chapter 122: [Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Tree] Feeling the increasingly solid spiritual essence in his mind, Song Chi''s excitement seemed uncontrollable as a strong joy appeared on his face. The blue Torch Seed, though only one rank higher than the white Torch Seed, signified an essential difference between them. After ascending to blue, the Torch Seed not only provided a stronger enhancement to one''s spirit; it also meant that the potential of the Cang Qiong would be raised from Second Rank to Third Rank. The enhancement limit for all the ship components carried on board would likewise be elevated. Additionally, with every 5 levels increased, the white Torch ship body would only gain 4 special component slots, whereas a blue Torch ship body would gain 6. In summary, advancing from a white to a blue Torch Seed was essentially a qualitative transformation, allowing a Torch Warship''s combat power to greatly improve. After a bout of excitement, Song Chi retracted the Spectral Energy within his body and, as it dispersed from his brow, the opened Ancestral Torch also began to close slowly. Once he stood up from the white jade platform, Song Mingsong and Song Shan, who were waiting at the entrance of the secret room, let go of their vigilance, and smiles emerged from the bottom of their hearts. "Good, a blue Fire Seed, this is indeed the mark of a prodigy, hahaha..." Amongst the joy, Song Mingsong began to laugh heartily, using his actions to convey his happiness. Beside him, Uncle Song Shan turned his gaze to Song Chi, asking him about his current condition. After receiving an affirmative reply, the three of them then pushed open the large door of the secret room. However, before leaving the secret room, Song Chi asked his grandfather and uncle a small favor, hoping they would keep the news of his Torch Seed''s quality advancement confidential for the time being. Obviously, he didn''t want to attract too much attention. Having long understood Song Chi''s character, they were not surprised by this request and quickly agreed. Of course, apart from his grandfather and uncle, Song Chi would still inform his parents. Otherwise, when the advancement became public later on, his father might be okay, but his mother would definitely complain and sulk for quite some time. After greeting his grandfather and uncle, Song Chi left the enraged lion''s courtyard and set out to return to Jiangyuan City. ... Dongjiang Community, home. "Advanced to a blue Torch Seed?" Upon hearing Song Chi''s words, Song Chao and his wife, who had been busy bustling around, paused simultaneously. They then solemnly called their son into the living room and began to inquire in detail about the whole story. After Song Chi had explained everything, Song Chao nodded slightly, his eyes constantly moving as if weighing something, while his mother, Chen Lixia, had a completely different focus. "Little Chi, tell mom more about that girl. If she''s so good to our son, I have to screen her properly." Song Chi''s face darkened, internally complaining: "A girl? She''s a bona fide Third Rank Torch Captain, maybe even older than you." Upon hearing this, Song Chao also chimed in. "Old woman, by your logic, has the Shen Family''s girl lost her spot as your handpicked daughter-in-law again?" Chen Lixia stiffened, her interest piqued as she had momentarily forgotten that overly reserved girl. As soon as Song Chao brought her up, it left her feeling somewhat awkward as a mother. To cover up that flicker of embarrassment, Chen Lixia''s tone suddenly rose, and with arms akimbo, she said: "What''s wrong with that? My son is so excellent, can''t he marry two daughters-in-law for his mother? You think you''re like yourself, who only managed to snag me, this cabbage, after my father went around matchmaking?" Pfft... Song Chi tried hard to control his facial expressions, trying not to laugh out loud. Eventually, he quickly retreated to his bedroom. Locking the door behind him, his figure vanished from the bedroom after a while. In the Ruins Market Secret Realm, marching straight along the central street towards the inner side of the market, Song Chi''s goal was not the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, but the "Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform." Though he had initiated a trade in the market, he had stayed in the Moruo Secret Realm for a day, experienced delays on the return trip, and spent several days in the Chenxing Multi-Function Shop. All these events added up to nearly ten days gone by. As of yesterday, the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform had completed its cooldown and was ready for the next market trade. Song Chi''s idea was straightforward. Before launching the next exploration of the Alien Star Domain or revisiting the Buluo Civilization Ruins, he wanted to engage in another market trade to better prepare himself. As for the specifics, of course, it was the continued enhancement of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator and the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon. Now that his Torch Seed had advanced from white to blue, the prior limitation of lv29 was lifted. The enhancement limit for components installed on a warship derived from a white Torch Seed was the peak of the Second Rank (lv29). In contrast, for a blue Torch Warship, the enhancement limit for its carried components rose to the peak of the Third Rank (lv39). This meant that both the lv29 Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator and Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon could now undergo further enhancement. Considering the Buluo Civilization Ruins, there was already a Queen Insect of the Third Rank Level in the second layer, and the third layer might contain something even more terrifying. Feeling that the lv29 Dark Matter Energy Shield alone was insufficient for absolute safety, Song Chi wanted to enhance it beyond lv30 before exploring further. Chapter 180: Chapter 122: [Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Tree]_2 Having made up his mind, he no longer hesitated. With a mere thought, the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform before him was activated. Outside the entrance to the Ruins Market, following intense spatial fluctuations, 42 vortex portals appeared almost simultaneously. After completing these actions, Song Chi didn''t involve himself further. The Power of Laws circulated around him, and in an instant, he transformed from a human form into a Moruo Clan member with a crescent-shaped horn on his head. He then walked directly into a shop by the street. Having opened the Ruins Market for trade so many times, his mindset had long since become serene, devoid of the nervousness and anticipation he''d felt during the initial few openings. Inside the Oddity Exchange Shop, he looked around at nearly a hundred variegated Starry Sea Oddities in the shop all by himself. Positioned in the most conspicuous place above the shop were three oddities emitting a purple glow. [Time Stone][Millennium Ghost Locust Wood][Molten Crystal] Undoubtedly, all three were strange objects that couldn''t be transformed into ship-mounted components, otherwise, Song Chi wouldn''t have put them up for trade. Among them, the first two were acquired from that battle with the Blood Blade Star Thieves, and they were also the two objects his grandfather and his uncle had received previously. Song Chi casually mentioned to them that he had a channel to sell the two for the original price, and thereafter, without saying much, his grandfather and uncle entrusted him with both items, showing full trust in him. Because of this, Song Chi felt a warm sentiment inside; the feeling of having a warm, large family was really quite pleasant. At the same time, he also made a decision. After the trade at this Ruins Market was over, and before the next Ruins Market trade began, he would take out one of the four remaining Ruins Market Guest Tokens he had and reveal it to his parents, grandfather, and uncle, using it as a cover for his own fortunes. The explanation would be simple. He would say that during his first expedition to the Alien Star Domain, he had luckily encountered a Spatial Gate deployed by the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, which is how he obtained that Ruins Market Guest Token. ... He had given this decision careful thought. This way, he could explain the circumstances of his fortunes, and when he continues to provide the family with various resources, he could perfectly account for their origins. Moreover, this would make it convenient to collect resources needed by family members in the future, accelerating everyone''s advancement, a strategy that promised multiple benefits. The reason he didn''t reveal his identity as the Ruins Market Master was simple. His family would soon be returning to the main family. While he absolutely trusted the elders of his own family, he felt quite differently about the Dinghai Song Family, a clan with nearly three thousand years of heritage, with its intricate internal factions that were enough to make one''s head throb just thinking about them. With a population in the tens of millions, who could guarantee that there weren''t individuals with ill intentions, looking only to suppress and exploit their clanmates? The value of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the secret realm behind it goes without saying. The worth is immeasurable, and precisely because of this, it''s more likely to attract covetous outsiders. The fewer people who know, the less the risk of exposure. As they say, human nature is unpredictable. Song Chi didn''t want to gamble, and keeping it a secret was the best choice. ... The third purple relic, [Molten Crystal], was one he had purchased from the multifunctional Chenxing shop after acquiring the Senbai Bone Flame, spending merely fifty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Beneath the three purple relics were more than twenty blue oddities. A small portion of these were purchased from the multifunctional Chenxing shop, and the rest, apart from a few left over from before, were acquired from the battle with the Blood Blade Star Thieves, also through casual requests made to his family members. The remaining almost seventy items were all white oddities, sourced similarly to the blue ones mentioned above. Looking at the more than ninety oddities, Song Chi nodded in satisfaction. It wasn''t an extravagant assortment, but there was at least an initial scale to it, unlike when he had just opened this exchange shop and it was rather shabby. Furthermore, he believed that with each successive opening of the Ruins Market for trade, the scale of this Oddity Exchange Shop would undoubtedly grow larger and larger. In time, not to mention a few scant purple oddities, even orange oddities, or red-level Starry Sea oddities, would appear on the shelves of this shop. But let''s not get ahead of Song Chi, who was currently contemplating a bright future. Far beyond the Star River, the Primordial Continent, Luofu Sword Sect. Among the six peaks of the Sword Sect, at the Heavy Sword Peak, atop the Heavy Sword Pavilion. Since he''d become a direct disciple of the Heavy Sword Peak, Zhou Ping had transformed overnight, becoming the current Third Senior Brother of the Heavy Sword Peak. Now he resided in the true inheritance hall situated nearest the peak of the mountain, while his cultivation place was within the Heavy Sword Pavilion, where the spiritual mechanism was most pure; he lived a carefree life. At this moment, while Zhou Ping was cultivating with all his might in the Heavy Sword Pavilion, he suddenly opened his eyes, looked down at the bronze token hanging from his waist, which was flickering with red light. "Has the new Ruins Market trade started?" He muttered softly to himself, then sprang up from his meditative state and rushed towards the main hall of the Heavy Sword Peak. Inside the main hall, after explaining the situation, the Peak Master of the Heavy Sword Peak at the head of the hall, "True Sword Immortal," waved his hand gently. Then, an exquisite storage bag flew out and finally landed in Zhou Ping''s hands. This was a super-large storage bag, with a space exceeding two hundred cubic meters, also something the Luofu Sword Sect prepared monthly for Zhou Ping. Inside the storage bag were various medicinal herbs, minerals, spiritual mechanisms, and treasures of heaven and earth (Starry Sea Oddities), and Zhou Ping''s task was to sell them at high prices within 24 hours after entering the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Taking the storage bag, Zhou Ping waved his hand at his waist to activate the Ruins Market Guest Token. Simultaneously, within the Ruins Market Secret Realm, Song Chi''s eyebrows rose slightly as he felt the transfer request coming from the second Guest Token. After a pause of two seconds, his mind moved, and he agreed to the transfer. On the second floor of the inn, the second guest room, accompanied by a mild spatial fluctuation, Zhou Ping deftly opened the door and then went downstairs to the free stall area, beginning to place the items from the storage bag one by one onto his own booth. At this moment, there weren''t many creatures in the Ruins Market, so taking this opportunity, he quickly walked through the shops on both sides of the street, and as usual, purchased several sets of military exoskeleton armor, ten First Rank combat robots, and dozens of matching energy batteries. Seeing this, Song Chi coughed lightly in his mind. "Is this taking the cyber cultivation path further and further away?" While pondering, Zhou Ping had already made his way to the Oddity Exchange Shop. Entering the shop, Zhou Ping swept a glance at Song Chi, in the form of a Moruo Clan member, then went straight to the central counter and pulled out a black cloth bag from the storage bag, followed immediately by a moderately sized wooden box. "Sir, here are 50 Titanium Crystals, 1,000 portions of Body Tempering Liquid, and 100 boxes of Body Tempering Paste for this time." As he finished speaking, the cloth bag and wooden box that were in front of him on the counter disappeared together, and at the same time, the bronze token at his waist grew hot, and the just consumed times were restored. After doing all this, Zhou Ping was about to leave the shop, but when his sight swept over the three strange objects at the top of the shop, his figure suddenly halted, and his gaze fell on one of them, the [Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Wood]. In a corner of the shop, Song Chi disguised as a Moruo Clan member felt a move in his heart. Although Zhou Ping was trying his best to conceal it, how could he fool Song Chi, the Ruins Market Lord? The moment Zhou Ping saw the [Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Wood] strange object, his eyes trembled ever so slightly. Obviously, the [Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Wood] must be of great value in the Primordial Continent behind him. With this conclusion, on the surface, Song Chi seemed unruffled, but inwardly he was all smiles. Zhou Ping had the entire Luofu Sword Sect behind him, qualifying him as possibly the biggest potential consumer in each Ruins Market trade. Since the opportunity had arisen, Song Chi thought it was only right to skim a substantial amount of profit from him. He was in urgent need of Second Rank or higher Floating Land Origin, and this was like being offered a pillow when drowsy. ps: Some readers said the pace was too fast, so let''s slow it down a bit, don''t call me out for padding the story! Chapter 181: Chapter 123: Cang Qiong Reinforced Again After probing around for some time, Song Chi had come to a general understanding of the situation on the Primordial Continent. It was a Cultivation Continent, the specific area of which was unclear, but it was certainly immense. The specific cultivation ranks on the continent were compared to the various ranks of the Shattered Starry Sea as follows: Common people (Zero Rank), Qi Cultivation Stage (First Rank), Foundation Establishment Stage (Second Rank), Golden Core Stage (Third Rank), Nascent Soul Stage (Fourth Rank), Divinity Transformation Stage (Fifth Rank)... Whether there are existences that transcend above Divinity Transformation wasn''t something Zhou Ping was clear about, but even if it only went up to Divinity Transformation, this Primordial Starry Sea Floating Land was already incredibly astonishing. Common knowledge of the Starry Sea, on the premise of not plundering resources from other Floating Lands to replenish oneself, the rank of a Starry Sea Floating Land itself determines the upper limit of strength of the life forms it can spawn. Which is to say, the Primordial Continent was at least a Fifth Rank Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land, and one could imagine just how rich the resources on such a high-level Starry Sea Floating Land must be. And the Luofu Sword Sect was a large sect on the Primordial Continent, with a True God Transforming Master of Fifth Rank Level suppressing the sectthat was why Song Chi always considered Zhou Ping as his biggest potential customer. A True God Transforming Master corresponds to a Fifth Rank powerhouse in the Shattered Starry Sea, someone who is powerful enough to suppress an entire Star Domain alone, a Lord of the Starfield. One can imagine the kind of energy the Luofu Sword Sect possesses and how many rare items they must have with such a level of powerhouse. Just as various thoughts flashed through Song Chi''s mind, Zhou Ping spoke up. "My lord, how can I exchange for this ''Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Wood''? Is it possible to trade items, or would Spiritual Mechanisms suffice?" In the center of the shop, the projection screen started to change swiftly, providing a response. "Item exchange is preferred, like that ''Spiritual Energy Nameplate'' you have there on your person!!" Song Chi was quite interested in that Purple Quality individual shield component. However, Zhou Ping obviously was not willing to part with it, shaking his head rapidly, and after pondering for a moment, he slapped his storage bag at his waist and then had an item in his hand. Surrounded by the Power of Laws, Song Chi quickly saw the attributes of this item. [Strange Object: Devil Soul Stone] [Quality: Purple] [Convertible: No] [Remarks: A unique type of ore from the ''Devil Soul Abyss'' beneath the ''Heavenly Devil Sect'' in the Primordial Continent, with extremely limited use.] Initially, when he saw the purple glow it emanated, Song Chi was somewhat excited, thinking it was another Purple Relic convertible into a shipboard component, but soon, disappointment showed in his eyesit was not convertible into a shipboard component either. Seeing the negative reply come through on the screen, Zhou Ping frowned. The sect had not prepared many high-level treasures for himthis Devil Soul Crystal was the only one, and if that was not acceptable, he really did not know what else to trade with at the moment. After musing for a good while, he took out another item from his storage bag. This time it was not a Starry Sea Oddity, but a mass of Floating Land Origin, also known as the Spiritual Mechanism of the Primordial Continent. Song Chi reached out with his thoughts. However, what he saw made him slightly surprised. This mass of Floating Land Origin was not insubstantial, the key being that it contained neither Zero Rank nor First Rank, the two low-rank Floating Land Origins. Second Rank Floating Land Origin: 400 threads Third Rank Floating Land Origin: 50 threads This amount was basically equivalent to an average Purple Relic, but after thinking it over, Song Chi did not agree. From his initial reaction upon seeing the ''Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Wood'', Song Chi suspected that its value on the Primordial Continent was probably not as simple as that of an ordinary Purple Relic. [Not enough!] On the projection screen, Song Chi replied with two words using his thoughts. After replying, he carefully watched Zhou Ping''s subsequent reaction and thought to himself as expected. Upon seeing those two words, Zhou Ping showed no sign of strangeness in his eyes, as if it was the expected answer. With this, Song Chi became even more sure of his thoughts. Not long after, Zhou Ping lightly patted his storage bag again and took out another mass of Floating Land Origin, all of which was Second Rank, and not too muchonly 200 threads. Song Chi thought it over for a while, and in the end did not agree. ... Two minutes later, Zhou Ping walked out of the Oddity Exchange Shop, his face alight with joy, clearly having successfully exchanged for the ''Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Wood''. However, the slight pained expressions flickering in the depths of his eyes indicated that to make the exchange, he had indeed paid a significant price. Inside the shop, Song Chi wore a smile on his face as he looked down at the large mass of Floating Land Origin in his hands. The trade had indeed been completed, and the amount of Floating Land Origin Zhou Ping had put forth was quite substantial. In the glow that Song Chi held now, there were as many as 800 threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, and 100 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. With a shift in his gaze, Song Chi divided the Floating Land Origin into two, each portion being 400 threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin plus 50 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. One portion was for his uncle, and that ''Ten Thousand Year Ghost Locust Wood'' was exactly what his uncle had gotten. As for the other portion, of course, he kept it for himself. With a soft cough, Song Chi muttered in his heart. "Uncle, I''m sorry, I swear, this will absolutely not happen again!!" In fact, 400 threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin plus 50 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin were indeed enough to match an ordinary Purple Relic, not to mention relics that could only be sold at half price within the Torch Human Civilization Territory. Chapter 182: Chapter 123: Cang Qiong Enhanced Again_2 Song Chi felt guilty because he had intercepted far too much, a whole half, which would absolutely be seen as ruthless and greedy if it were someone else. But he had no choice, as it was a critical time when he was most in need of Second-Rank, Third-Rank Floating Land Origin. He couldn''t afford to think about anything else for the time being. ... Time passed quickly, and in the twentieth hour since the Ruins Market trading commenced, the number of alien species creatures in the Ruins Market Secret Realm had reached its peak. However, it was still less than a thousand, a lot fewer than the previous event. Obviously, the 42 Spatial Gates that were deployed didn''t land in very favorable locations. Most of them hadn''t been placed above the Starry Sea Floating Land or areas where alien creatures were active, which resulted in fewer creatures entering the Ruins Market. As a result, Song Chi''s revenue had significantly decreased. After the Ruins Market trading ended, the total income converted to Zero-Rank Floating Land Origin was just over 100,000 strands, less than two thousand strands of First-Rank Floating Land Origin, and if excluding what Zhou Ping had offered, the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin was less than a hundred strands, not to mention scavenging any Starry Sea Oddity. Once all the alien species had left, and Zhou Ping had been transported back to the Primordial Continent via the Ruins Market Guest Token, Song Chi immediately summoned the Cang Qiong. What was the purpose of opening this Ruins Market? Wasn''t it to earn Second-Rank and Third-Rank Floating Land Origins to enhance the "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator" and the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon"? Now that he had the Floating Land Origin, it was naturally time to begin the enhancements. Rather than directly enhancing the two Orange Glory Quality components, he first installed the two special components he had acquired, spending hundreds of strands of Zero-Rank and First-Rank Floating Land Origin to bring both up to lv20. After enhancing to lv20, the Blue Quality Blood Soul Stigma didn''t change much; the number of marks only increased from 3 to 10, and the detection range was heightened from 0.5 light-year to 5 light-years. The change in the Phantom Thruster was quite significant. Phantom Thruster lv20 Quality: Purple Feature: Phantom Trace Consumption: 50/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Increase thrust by 100%, Warship cruising speed increased by 100%. UpRank Requirement: 12 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second-Rank), 8000 Spectral Energy Points, Phantom Stone 500kg, 1 Titanium Crystal {Phantom Trace: Consumes 2000 Spectral Energy Points, charges for 15s, the thruster enters into overdrive, the warship will make a high-speed dash in the specified direction with 1000% increased speed for 5s. During the dash, 6 illusions that closely follow and mimic the warship will be generated around it to confuse enemy units.} After enhancing to lv20, Song Chi felt no need to enhance further, as at that moment he only had a little over five hundred strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin left, which needed to be used where most crucial. First, he approached the "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator," and after a burst of radiance, this Orange Energy Shield was enhanced to lv30. After reaching lv30, he didn''t rush to continue enhancing but went over to the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon" and also enhanced it to lv30. However, these two enhancements cost Song Chi 300 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 60 Titanium Crystals, using up most of his Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. Together with the 50 crystals from the last Ruins Market trading, he had just reached 100 Titanium Crystals, and now only 40 remained. Song Chi sighed, pressing down the pain in his heart. His thoughts began to race again. At the moment, he was pondering only one question: which component to enhance next. With only 40 Titanium Crystals left, it meant that whether he chose to enhance the "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator" or the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon," he could only enhance one level further, as both parts required 32 Titanium Crystals to upgrade from lv30 to lv31. This was the cause for his dilemma. After much deliberation, Song Chi decided not to enhance either of the two, instead opting for the "Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine," bringing it to lv30 as well. The reason was simple enough: on reaching lv30, unlike the incremental improvement within the same rank from lv30 to lv31, the "Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine" experienced a rank jump, with significant boosts to its energy supply and drive capability. It would provide Cang Qiong with higher cruising speed and flexibility, offering the highest value for the cost at that moment. With these enhancements, the attributes of Cang Qiong saw a significant and comprehensive boost. The three components enhanced to the Third Rank were frighteningly powerful. Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine lv30 Quality: Purple Feature: An additional 80% increase in energy supply efficiency Consumption: 180/s Energy Supply: 1512/s Post-overload Buffer: 20 minutes Energy Pool: 60000 points (able to store 60000 points of energy) Convertible: {Shadowcapture Reactor} UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third-Rank), 30000 Spectral Energy Points, 10 Life Cores (Third-Rank), 16 Titanium Crystals. ... Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv30 Quality: Orange Feature: Shield value additionally increased by 115% Feature 2: Shield defense value doubled Consumption: 350/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 159,600 Shield Value: 4,120,000/4,120,000 Charge: 20s; Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, 40,000 Spectral Energy Points, 350 tons of Mercury Crystal, 32 Titanium Crystals ... Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon lv30 Quality: Orange Feature: Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light Feature 2: Main Cannon might increased by 115% Consumption: 3000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 490,200 Charge: 4s; UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, 35,000 Spectral Energy Points, 350 tons of Sunflame Ore, 32 Titanium Crystals Satisfied, Song Chi closed down the attributes of the three components and once again tallied up the remaining funds he had on hand. Only 110 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin remained, 150 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, 20 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, and, in addition, 25 Titanium Crystals. Considering this, Song Chi turned his gaze to the Heavenly Eye Skyscan Radar. With only 110 strands of the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin left, there was barely enough for one more enhancement, and the importance of the radar to a warship needs no further explanation. [Do you want to spend 50 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 20,000 Spectral Energy Points to upgrade the Heavenly Eye Skyscan Radar from lv29 to lv30?] "Confirm!" Following his confirmation, the Heavenly Eye Skyscan Radar was successfully enhanced to lv30. Looking at its attributes after reaching lv30, its detection range increased from 240 light-hours to 480 light-hours, and its precision went from 260 to 300. Last was its feature "Star Chart Collector," which had a collection range 100 times that of the detection range, meaning the diameter it could generate star charts for reached 12 light-years, a significant improvement from the previous 3 light-years. With this, the latest round of enhancements for the Cangqiong was essentially complete. After enhancing the Cangqiong, he went ahead and pulled the Zhu Tian Ruins Market from lv15 to lv16 and also enhanced the Spectral Energy Protective Array, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, and the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform to lv16, further advancing their features. (PS: There are too many data points, so they are not all listed here to avoid suspicion of padding the word count.) After all that was done, Song Chi exited the Ruins Market. He then made a trip to Jiangyuan City to hand over the 400 strands of Second-Rank and 50 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin to his uncle. Dongjiang Community, home. Having just completed over ten hours of deep sleep, Song Chi was now refreshed and back in prime condition. After having lunch and bidding goodbye to his parents, he left home. Once outside the community, he quickly summoned the Cangqiong and headed straight for The Vault of Heaven. With the Ruins Market transactions complete and the Cangqiong strengthened to its short-term limit, and having waited for over two months already, Song Chi could no longer hold back and shot straight for the Starry Sea space region beyond the White Tower Floating Land. Upon reaching a suitable Star Domain, he immediately commenced a new exploration of the Alien Star Domain. Hum hum hum Amid the faint vibrational noise, the Cangqiong officially completed the charging process for the Alien Star Domain deployment. The very next second Song Chi was enveloped in a strong sense of weightlessness. At the same time, he was inwardly exclaiming: "Buluo Civilization Ruins, I hope you won''t disappoint me!" Chapter 183: Chapter 124: The 10,000-Meter Sandstorm · Hunter of Insects (Please Subscribe) ``` In the midst of an unfamiliar Star Domain, one could vaguely make out a sizeable asteroid belt at the edge of their vision. However, Song Chi had no intention of steering the Cang Qiong over to it, instead rapidly recalling the warship, while he himself also vanished into the pitch-black starry sky. In the Ruins Market Secret Realm, he meticulously arranged the equipment he wore on his body. Chenxing Military Exoskeleton Powered Armor, disposable single-soldier combat shields... Once he confirmed that everything was ready, he activated the only Spatial Anchor Point coordinates of the Ruins Market. High above the Yellow Sand Floating Continent. Appearing suddenly from the void, Song Chi began to plummet at high speed. When he got his bearings, he immediately harnessed Spectral Energy to open the Ancestral Torch. In the next second, the Cang Qiong materialized directly below, precisely catching the falling Song Chi. After entering the Cang Qiong, Song Chi didn''t descend toward the Floating Land below but first flew over the top of a ten-thousand-meter-tall rock from the starry sky, then began to streak straight down, which saved a considerable amount of time. The Cang Qiong passed through the clouds above the Floating Land, and the scene below came fully into view, but Song Chi''s brow suddenly furrowed. "Is that, a sandstorm?" From a bird''s-eye view, near the towering rock below, there was a strikingly large eye of the storm, wreaking havoc. The strength of the energy at the center of the sandstorm forming this eye of the storm was terrifying, spanning over ten thousand meters in diameter, with the half-automated intelligence aboard the Cang Qiong showing that the energy intensity at the storm''s center reached Fifth Rank. Even the weaker energy reactions of the surrounding storm''s gravitational field reached a strength of Fourth Rank. Clearly, it was a giant sandstorm of the sort one might see once in a hundred years. "Just my luck to run into this thing..." Feeling helpless inside, Song Chi lamented his poorly-timed arrival. Yet, he did not give up. Terrifying as the storm was, the mass of the ten-thousand-meter rock was real. He tried to control the Cang Qiong to approach the rock slowly from exactly behind it, the side opposite the eye of the storm. After cautiously trying for about half an hour, Song Chi finally gave up. Though the rock did diminish some of the might of the ten-thousand-meter storm, its gravitational field was alarmingly extensive. Despite being only ten thousand meters in diameter, the influence of its gravitational field stretched beyond one hundred thousand meters, making it very difficult for the Cang Qiong to stabilize its hull. Even the slightest carelessness could spell complete disaster. For the sake of safety, he ultimately abandoned the idea of taking a gamble. Upon raising the flight altitude of the Cang Qiong again, Song Chi contemplated his next course of action. The ten-thousand-meter-scale sandstorm clearly wouldn''t subside or change location any time soon; it might even rage on for ten days or a half a month, which meant he wouldn''t be able to enter the Buluo Civilization Ruins this time. Therefore, he naturally had to consider his next plan of action. With more than twenty hours until his return, he obviously couldn''t just wait around doing nothing. Minutes passed, and Song Chi came around; now he faced two choices. First, to control the Cang Qiong and leave the Yellow Sand Floating Land to explore other areas of this unknown starry space. Second, to stay above the Yellow Sand Floating Continent. He remembered that this Floating Land harbored a creature somewhat akin to the earthworms from his previous life but magnified. He went out of his way to research these creatures after his return and concluded they seemed to be a type of insect from the Insect Race. And since they were also from the Insect Race, it was certain that the probability of energy crystals condensing within their bodies far exceeded that of other Stellar Sea Creatures. Hence, remaining in this area to hunt these creatures was a decent choice as well. It had only been half a year since the Cang Qiong advanced to First Rank but with Song Chi''s earning capacity, he could enhance the Torch Warship''s hull to lv19 and undertake the Second Rank (Escort Ship) upgrade mission whenever he wished. Therefore, gathering specific resources needed for the Torch Warship to advance from First Rank to Second Rank, along with special materials that could further increase the warship''s upgrade success rate, was equally vital for him to focus on. However, energy crystals were ultimately a hit-or-miss affair. Even if he hunted many of those sand-dwelling Insect Race creatures later on, it was highly probable there would be no gains, and this was the reason for Song Chi''s current dilemma. But before he could ponder any further, a prompt sound helped him resolve this issue. Some time had passed since he teleported here using the Spatial Anchor Point, and after an hour of gathering, the Star Chart collector successfully produced a ten light-year diameter nearby Star Domain map. And it was this Star Chart that made the indecisive Song Chi come to a decision. There were no other Floating Lands or asteroid belts, or even fragment belts, noted on this map. This meant that there were no other resource points within at least a five light-year radius, so he could dismiss the first option, leaving only the second. Within the Cang Qiong, Song Chi''s figure suddenly disappeared, and inside the enclosed storage space of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, he rummaged through with the Power of Laws and finally retrieved a glass bottle from a corner. The label on the glass bottle read [Flesh Life Universal Pheromones]a widely used and circulated biological attractant within Torch Human Civilization. This substance had a single purpose: to attract those non-sentient or low-intelligence species of alien creatures, enabling a faster capture or kill. ``` Chapter 184: Chapter 124: The 10,000-Meter Sandstorm · Hunter of Insects (Please Subscribe)_2 Furthermore, with just 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin per bottle, Song Chi had prepared dozens of bottles in this storage space for emergency use. In an area where Yellow Sand Floating Land storms were relatively less frequent, the door of the Cang Qiong hovering a hundred meters in the air was slowly opened, and a Fire Peony Soldier Figurine wearing military exoskeleton powered armor leapt down from it. Bang! The rapidly descending Fire Peony Soldier Figurine crashed into the yellow sand below, creating a huge pit, but in front of its Second Rank puppet body, coupled with the exoskeleton armor absorbing part of the impact, such a collision could hardly cause any significant effect. At the same time, the brainwave beacon attached to the soldier figurine quickly issued a command to release pheromones. After opening the glass bottle, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine swiftly threw it onto the sandy soil beneath its feet, then with the aid of its exoskeleton armor, it took more than ten steps in a sprint, before slightly bending its body downward, and in the next second, with the assistance of its own legs and the exoskeleton armor, it leaped up and landed precisely back onto the Cang Qiong hovering nearly a hundred meters above. Having retrieved the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine, Song Chi quickly controlled the Cang Qiong to ascend again, only stopping once it reached a height of a kilometer. The last time he encountered a sandworm that resembled a huge earthworm, it was over a hundred meters in length; naturally, he would not put himself in danger. In the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, the projection screen enlarged dozens of times showed the glass bottle with pheromones quickly being sucked into the sandy bottom by the quicksand, but the pheromones inside had already spread out in all directions. Seeing this, Song Chi waited patiently, like a hunter standing guard for prey, quietly awaiting the arrival of his quarry. A few minutes later, his normally calm eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze shifted to a location dozens of kilometers away from where the pheromones had been deployed, where under the surface of the sand, there had just been a slight disturbance. Just as Song Chi thought that sandworms would soon converge on the area, another ten minutes passed without any sign of movement from below. "If one bottle isn''t enough, then I''ll add a little more!" No sooner had he spoken than he vanished in front of the control console, and within seconds, Song Chi reappeared holding five more of the same glass bottles. The Fire Peony Soldier Figurine swiftly repeated its previous actions, throwing five bottles of pheromones into the same spot below. This series of actions did indeed have a significant effect. Perhaps the continuous six bottles of pheromones caused a qualitative change in concentration; in any case, not long after, noises started emanating from the surroundings. Moreover, it was not a single noise, for from all directions beneath the yellow sand, different sizes of vibrations began emerging, followed by swift sand dragons streaking through. His eyes moving, Song Chi quickly calculated and analyzed the number of these sand dragons and the specific ranks of the sandworms hidden beneath them. There were a total of eight sand dragons that had appeared, four of which had a diameter of ten meters like last time, three more were about seven meters, and the last one was particularly astonishing, with a diameter of fifteen meters, and its speed as it tore toward the center of the pheromone diffusion was the most formidable. "Second Rank Peak? Or possibly Third Rank Level sandworm?" Muttering to himself, he did not slow his movements; the ship''s body tilted slightly downward, and the muzzles of both the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon and the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon aimed at the ground below, where the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon was already gathering streams of light, and a phantom sword shadow was rapidly coalescing. Seconds later, the eight sand dragons had converged in the sand below, and on the enlarged projection screen, fine sand began to spew upwards from the ground. Amidst the swirling yellow sand, the image on the projection screen quickly became enveloped by the thickening dust storm, making it impossible to clearly see what was happening below. Seeing this, Song Chi pressed the fire button for the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon without hesitation, while the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon began furiously firing down below. Boom boom boom! In the midst of a violent roaring, countless barrages poured into the soil and sand below, making the flying yellow sand around grow even more fierce. Although Song Chi had no knowledge of the specific situation below, he had never ceased firing the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon. He could hear from the howls coming from below that the sandworms were thrashing violently, a sign of their ultimate frenzy after being severely wounded. Soon, the air filled with thick, pungent odors mingled within the sand dust, emanating from the blood of those sandworms. Under the influence of a large amount of pheromones, which already possessed a strong attraction to these kinds of sandworms, now coupled with the intense stench, the sandworms beneath the yellow sand grew even crazier. Every moment, from all directions, more and more sandworms rapidly converged. In response to this, Song Chi''s eyelids twitched continuously as the sheer number of converging sandworms was too great, with dozens arriving every minute from great distances. Even the dust clouds could not hide everything; occasionally, one could see the dark silhouettes, easily a hundred meters in size, beneath the thinning dust. They opened their jaws wide, frantically biting and gnawing at their own kind next to them. What was once a gray-yellow sandy surface was now stained with dark green patches from the stench-ridden blood sprayed from the inside of the sandworms. Bits of flesh were scattered everywhere, creating a horrifying sight. Despite his twitching eyelids, Song Chi''s hands never stopped moving. Once the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon finished buffering, he immediately began to recharge it again. On his side, the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon had been firing non-stop from the beginning. Under this relentless barrage, the Floating Land Origin reserve on the Cang Qiong continued to rise. Although sporadic traces of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin would appear, the vast majority was still First Rank. In a short period, the Cang Qiong had accumulated several hundred strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. That is to say, the vast majority of sandworms below were of Second Rank Level, and after several hours of fire coverage, hundreds of Second Rank sandworms had perished under the Cang Qiong''s gunfire. Hundreds of Second Rank worms, such a staggering number, it''s no wonder Song Chi''s reaction was so intense. However, amidst his astonishment, he also felt some excitement. Even though he wasn''t lacking First Rank Floating Land Origin, the profit he gained was still tangible and validating the astonishing firepower of the Cang Qiong brought natural excitement. Of course, of the current battle spoils, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon only accounted for a small part of the credit. Although its power was tremendous, it was after all a single-target attack, and each attack required a considerable amount of time for charging and buffering, which greatly limited its attack frequency. On the contrary, the Blue Quality Electromagnetic Ray Cannon truly shone this time. Its "Lightning Arc Splash" feature was simply a masterpiece for area attacks. Each shot could splash onto several surrounding sandworms. Even if the power wasn''t very strong, the accumulation from shot after shot resulted in a large number of Second Rank sandworms falling. Just when things were getting intense, at one moment, Song Chi felt a sudden jolt in his heart, an inexplicable sense of horror surged within him, and a chill ran down his back. Glancing around the projection screen with the corner of his eye, he quickly noticed something, and his eyes trembled fiercely. Subconsciously, he continued to instruct the Cang Qiong to ascend, but before it could ascend much, a pitch-black energy sphere shot through the dense dust below, heading straight for the Cang Qiong in the sky. Hummm! The black energy sphere, over ten meters in diameter, rippled violently upon Cang Qiong''s Energy Shield. The force of the impact was so strong that it sent the airship''s body flying nearly ten meters upwards, though this wasn''t too noticeable because the Cang Qiong was already ascending. Song Chi instinctively glanced at the Dark Matter Energy Shield''s Shield Value, and then his pupils constricted simultaneously. [Shield Value: 3215800/4120000] The formerly full Shield Value had dropped by a fifth. Keep in mind that this was an Orange Energy Shield, enhanced to Third Rank Level, with a defense value of two hundred thousand. Considering this, the attack strength of this pitch-black energy sphere was well over a million. Looking down again, the vast yellow sand could not conceal the enormous shadow below, with a diameter of a hundred meters and a length exceeding a kilometer. Chapter 187: Chapter 126: Confession - The Main Family (Subscription Requested) All five Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were cutting up the insect corpse at full speed, Song Chi above did not relax his vigilance, his gaze swept constantly over the sand below, and the shipborne main cannon and secondary cannons were also ready to fire at any moment. Though it was true that after the absolute deterrence in terms of life level from that Third Rank Peak sand worm, ninety-nine percent of the First Rank and Second Rank sand worms had been driven away, there was no guarantee. With such vigilance, Song Chi''s spiritual focus naturally became highly concentrated once again, which also caused the brain, which was still faintly aching, to emit bursts of sharp pain once more, making it particularly uncomfortable. "It seems that if there''s a chance, I need to get a special component like a ground detection instrument, or a patrolling radar with the feature of life detection would also do..." The deficiency of the Sky Eye patrolling radar in effectively detecting what lies beneath the ground or inside, or behind large obstructions, made him feel the need to obtain a dedicated ground detection component in the future. Besides this, it also made him even more attentive to further enhancing his spiritual force. Whether it was the strenuous feeling of performing high-difficulty micro-manipulations on the Cang Qiong or subsequently being deterred by the Third Rank sand worm''s sonic vibrations, the root cause was that his spiritual force was too weak at present. Of course, this "too weak" was only relative to Second Rank and Third Rank creatures, at this early stage of entering the First Rank, his spiritual force had already surpassed over ninety percent of the Starry Sea''s same rank lifeforms. The continuous refinement and enhancement of the spiritual by the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint, along with the boost from the Blue Seed of Torch, had made his spiritual force far surpass his peers, but Song Chi was still not quite satisfied. As a transmigrator, he aimed to benchmark not only against his peers. "In the future, I need to increase the time I spend visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint every day!" Song Chi''s eyes shone with resolve, as he silently made up his mind. Previously, he visualized the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint for two hours each day, which was already strictly related to the strength of his spiritual force. He could only visualize for about two hours a day, after which his spiritual was too exhausted to continue, but that was before his Guidance Technique reached the First Rank. After breaking through level 10 of the Guidance Technique, his spiritual force received a significant boost due to the first sublimation of his life level, and now that the Seed of Torch had advanced from white to blue, his spiritual had become more solid. Song Chi estimated that he could now visualize the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint for 3 to 4 hours a day. "Let''s make it 3 hours then!" After pondering for a moment, he set the visualization time to 3 hours. Even though with his current spiritual force he could likely visualize for longer, the cultivation of the Guidance Technique should not be neglected, as ultimately, it''s still about the subsequent sublimation of one''s own life. As he thought, several hours quickly passed without any of the unforeseen events he had imagined. The ferocity of that Third Rank Peak sand worm was a bit more extreme than he had thought; even though it had left for over four hours, no other First or Second Rank sand worms dared to approach this area. However, this also made it much easier for Song Chi to deal with those insect corpses, otherwise, who knows how long it would have been dragged on. Chapter Continue: There were over five hundred sand worm corpses in the sand below, and although the vast majority were already nibbled and badly mangled, there were still over two hundred corpses that needed to be cut open and inspected. It took the five Fire Peony Soldier Figurines more than four hours to barely complete the task, and this was under conditions with no interference, otherwise, the time required would have at least doubled. The final result was not beyond Song Chi''s expectation; there were no energy crystals, but a decent point was that the combined Second Rank insect race''s choice cuts of meat amounted to a thousand kilograms. On average, each Second Rank sand worm produced about five kilograms of choice cuts, which was quite powerful. These were Second Rank insect race choice cuts of meat, and even though they didn''t compare to the Queen Insect''s meat that contained a trace of Third Rank energy essence from earlier, the difference wasn''t huge. Combined with the sufficient quantity and used together with the Advanced Body Tempering Potion and Body Tempering Liquid, it was bound to greatly accelerate the cultivation speed of the Guidance Technique. "It''s a pity that the small piece of Third Rank insect corpse didn''t include any choice cuts of meat; that would have been genuine Third Rank meat, which would have an effect stronger than the Queen Insect''s meat from before." He sighed lightly and casually walked over to the Blood Soul Stigma component. Soon, his tightly closed eyes opened, and at the same time, he turned his gaze to a sand dune thousands of kilometers away. According to the information from the Blood Soul Stigma, that Third Rank sand worm was hiding a kilometer deep beneath that sand dune. After his eyes flickered a few times, Song Chi dispelled the idea of going there and decided to wait until after the Cang Qiong commenced its warship upgrade mission before dealing with the Third Rank sand worm. More than ten hours later, having stayed for twenty-four hours, the Cang Qiong received a reminder to return to the warship and then quickly disappeared into the starry sky beyond the Yellow Sand Floating Continent. ... At home on the White Tower Floating Land. "I''m back..." As soon as he walked through the door, his mother''s slightly joyful voice rang out immediately. She and his father were still busy dealing with some matters, so they had not gone exploring the Alien Star Domain. Today, however, Song Chi did not rush back to his room (Ruins Market) as usual, but solemnly pulled his parents into the living room. "Son, what''s the matter? Did you run into some trouble?" Seeing Song Chi''s expression, Chen Lixia, who knew there must be something important, could no longer keep calm and started asking questions anxiously. Chapter 188: Chapter 126: Confession - The Main Family (Subscription Requested)_2 Song Chao was much calmer, not in a hurry to ask questions but waiting for what Song Chi would say next. At the same time, he patted Chen Lixia and glanced under the sofa in the side of the living room. Chen Lixia immediately understood Song Chao''s intention. She quickly got up and went to the side of the sofa, and after a bit of searching, a familiar blue isolation barrier began to slowly spread. Not until the isolation barrier had enveloped the entire living room did Song Chi start to channel the Spectral Energy within his body towards his third eye. Soon after, accompanied by a burst of blue flames, a bronze token shot out from his ancestral aperture. Just as Song Chao and Chen Lixia were intently observing the Ruins Market Guest Token, curious about what it actually was, Song Chi handed the token directly to them. A few minutes later, after both had taken turns holding the Ruins Market Guest Token and had received the information it contained, their eyes shone with light, and then Song Chao said, "Little Chi, tell us in detail about that Zhu Tian Ruins Market behind this guest token..." Upon hearing this, Song Chi, who had already prepared a perfect explanation in his mind, quickly described it. He did not reveal everything about the current situation of the Ruins Market Secret Realm but gave a rough overview. He described it in a way that showcased the power and mystery of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market but did not specifically disclose that currently, only Zero Rank and First Rank alien species could enter the market. This explanation was his most rational summary, crafted to perfectly conceal that he was not the master of the Ruins Market but merely a market guest. As expected, after hearing his explanation, Song Chao and Chen Lixia did not think too much. Instead, their tone suddenly rose as they said, "So, is this why you''ve been able to rapidly enhance your flagship and obtain high-quality ship components over these past few months?" "Being able to connect different Star Domains of the Shattered Starry Sea, bringing together various Starry Sea Races for free trade, no wonder..." Song Chao''s thoughts whirred quickly as he pondered the value of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Ruins Market Guest Token before him. However, he soon dismissed these thoughts, realizing that no amount of money could measure their worth. "Let''s go, we need to talk to your grandfather. The value of this Ruins Market Guest Token is beyond imagination; if used correctly, it could bring endless benefits to our entire family!" Song Chao was a man of decisive action, and the three of them quickly set out for White Tower City. The rage lion courtyard, the central hall. Song Mingsong''s eyes bulged with intensity as he stared fixedly at his third son. Given the commotion, if Song Chao did not have anything important to say or failed to provide a reasonable explanation, Song Mingsong was bound to unleash his furious temper today. In the past, Song Chao would have been restless, but today was different; he was composed, with excitement and joy barely concealed in the depths of his eyes. After the entire hall was shrouded in the isolation barrier, Song Chao looked around the hall. At this moment, besides their family of three and Song Mingsong and Bai Xiuqin, there was only one other person presentSong Shan, whose warship had also advanced to the Third Rank. As for Zhao Hongxue, Song Hai and his wife, Song Yang and his wife, they were not there. It wasn''t that Song Chao did not trust them, but the connection to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Ruins Market Guest Token was too significant. The fewer people who knew, the less chance there was of exposure. Although he had not informed them, he could still utilize the market to help collect resources for them later, without falling behind on their cultivation progress and the advancement of their ships. "Alright, you can speak now. All this secrecydon''t tell me you''ve advanced to the Third Rank overnight." From the head of the table, the elder still did not have a pleasant look on his face. However, Song Chao did not care about all that and did not even respond to his father. He immediately gestured for Song Chi to summon the Ruins Market Guest Token. Once the token had been passed around to Song Mingsong, Bai Xiuqin, and Song Shan in turn, their expressions turned as solemn and curious as Song Chao and his wife had been earlier. After a while, once Song Chi had explained it in the same manner to the three of them, they too quickly realized the terrifying value behind the Ruins Market Guest Token, much like Song Chao had. The prospect of conducting face-to-face trades every month with different domains of the Shattered Starry Sea, and even alien species from river domains separated by countless light-years, where the profit margin alone could make one a fortune, was staggering. After a moment of fluctuating expressions, it was Song Mingsong who spoke up first: "Little Chi, so the [Thousand-Year Ghost Locust Wood] from your granduncle a couple of days ago, was it traded in this Ruins Market?" Chapter Your: ``` "Hmm!" Seeing Song Chi nod rapidly, the expressions of several people in the hall changed again and again. A purple relic was traded away just like that, which alone sufficiently illustrated the value of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Standing behind the sofa where his father sat, Song Chi did not speak, quietly waiting for the elders'' further consideration and decision. Two minutes later, his grandmother Bair Xiuqin, sitting beside his grandfather, seemed to remember something. She turned her head to Song Chi and asked softly, "Little Chi, has this Ruins Market Guest Token already been bound to you, or can anyone use it?" As soon as these words were spoken, the attention of several people in the hall was immediately drawn to it. The answer to this question was extremely important. If the Ruins Market Guest Token could be used by more than just Song Chi, then it absolutely could not be exposed, otherwise it would surely attract endless prying eyes. "Yes, only I can use it!!" Song Chi continued to affirm in response. Upon hearing this, the others breathed a sigh of relief, but they were not completely at ease yet. This was only their side of the story. How could others believe it entirely? If the Ruins Market Guest Token were to be exposed, endless troubles would inevitably follow. Therefore, his grandmother Bair Xiuqin immediately began to solemnly instruct him. "Little Chi, regarding this Ruins Market Guest Token, apart from a few of us in the family, you must not reveal it to anyone else, or disaster will surely ensue!!" No sooner had she finished speaking than his grandfather Song Mingsong and great-uncle Song Shan also cast similarly stern gazes, signaling to him that this was no joke. As for his father and mother, they had already admonished him countless times on the way to Baita City. Song Chi was of course aware of the seriousness of the matter. Otherwise, he would not have waited until now to reveal this Ruins Market Guest Token. After nodding solemnly, he took this opportunity to voice a question that had been difficult for him to decide in his heart. "Grandfather, aren''t we going to return to the main family soon? My question is whether we need to be upfront with the family about this Ruins Market Guest Token in the future?" This was a question he had been wrestling with for a long time. He could fully trust the elders from his father''s lineage, but he was somewhat indecisive about the Dinghai Song family, whom he had never seen with his own eyes. In theory, with the strength of the Dinghai Song family, if he revealed the Ruins Market Guest Token, he would immediately get substantial support, which would accelerate the development of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and repair the secret realm with its extraordinary status. But his concern was precisely this point. The power of the Dinghai Song family was too great, and he could not even imagine the unique components equipped on the warships of those Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank Level ancestors, nor whether these special components might have the capacity to make use of the Ruins Market Guest Token, thus overturning his status as the Ruins Market Master, eventually leading to a reversal of roles where the guests become the hosts. After all, no matter what, he was currently only First Rank, and even if the Ruins Market Secret Realm''s status was high and he was protected by the Ruins Market Law, how much could he actually utilize at this point? Thus, if higher-rank Torch Ship Captains had special means, he truly couldn''t be sure whether he could stand against them. The elders of the Song family and those Divine Transformation Masters from the Luofu Sword Sect were different; although a True God Transforming Master is equivalent to a Level 5 Life of the Starry Sea, the Primordial Continent, after all, is cut off from the outside, and the cultivators there are just one of the many supernatural practitioners in the Shattered Starry Sea. But warships of Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank Level Technology are capable of integrating the majority of the Starry Sea''s civilizations and supernatural energy. In terms of various extraordinary foundations and techniques, Torch Ship Captains and Torch Warships are definitely powerful enough to crush any single supernatural system practitioner in the Shattered Starry Sea. I remember a very classic quote from a textbook in the past: You can never imagine what kind of back-up a high-rank Torch Ship Captain might have hidden. It was this concern that made Song Chi hesitant and indecisive. Finally, after contemplating for a moment, Song Mingsong spoke, "My suggestion is, for now, not to reveal it, at least not until our branch has a certain amount of say in the family..." ``` Chapter 189 - 127: Orange Oddities [Terra Primeval Stone] (Seeking Monthly Ticket) Just as everyone in the hall showed their surprise, Song Mingsong further explained his reasoning: "Weve been away from home for almost fifty years, and none of us knows exactly what the situation is like in the clan. So, its better to wait." Upon hearing this explanation, Song Shan, Song Chao, and the others all felt it made sense. According to their understanding, within the Dinghai Song Family, only family members of Fourth Rank and above really counted as upper echelon, holding a certain right to speak. Before achieving that status, whether one was of Second or Third Rank, they could only be considered as the family backbone, merely following and executing the decisions of the familys upper layers without any right to participate in decision-making. In other words, if they made the Ruins Market Guest Token public to the family, and if the familys high-level members made any decisions regarding the token, or decisions that would adversely affect Song Chi, the owner, they would not even have the right to object. Hearing this, Song Chi felt more at ease. Given that even his grandfather, who had lived in the main family for over one hundred and fifty years, had such concerns, it was natural that the Ruins Market Guest Token should not be exposed for the time being. Seeing that everyone agreed, Song Mingsong did not dwell on the matter any longer. Shifting the topic, he brought the focus back to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. "Well, after we go back, everyone should make a list of things they need, such as warship promotion resources, special shipborne components, minerals that are rare on this side of the duchy, and so on. Additionally, all oddities that cannot be transformed into shipborne components should also be handed over to Little Chi..." After a series of arrangements, Song Mingsong turned his gaze toward Bai Xiuqin beside him. "Xiuqin, you go to the second eldests and the fourths later, ask what resources they are missing. However, dont reveal the existence of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, just say Ive found a special channel." "Okay!" About ten minutes later, just as Song Mingsong and the others finished arranging everything and Song Chi was about to speak, suddenly, a ray of light flashed between his grandfathers eyebrows, and three beams of light flew out from his Ancestral Torch. When Song Chi saw the shining Orange light among the three, his eyes instantly brightened, and the words he was about to say got stuck in his throat, his entire attention captivated by the Orange object. Obviously, the item in the middle of the three, was a Starry Sea Oddity of Orange Glory Quality. Besides that, the other two were also extraordinary, both emitting Purple light, clearly being two Purple Relics. These three oddities were quickly handed to Song Chi, and the old patriarch declared aloud: "Little Chi, these three oddities are your grandfathers collection over the years. Especially the Orange Glory Quality Terra Primeval Stone, which was obtained more than thirty years ago from an Alien Star Domain expedition. Unfortunately, it cant be transformed into a shipborne component. Originally, your grandfather planned to exchange it to the family for Merit Points upon returning to the Dinghai Star Domain. Now, well, you try to see if you can trade it later!" Song Chi naturally nodded repeatedly. Though he was unsure if he could trade off the Orange Quality Terra Primeval Stone in the short term, what was certain was that with this item in possession, the status of his "Oddity Exchange Shop" would instantly rise several levels. Aside from the Terra Primeval Stone, the other two Purple Quality oddities were Earth Dragons Claw and Star Core Copper Mother, both unable to be transformed into shipborne components. After he carefully stored these three oddities, his eldest uncle Song Shan also took out two items, both Purple Relics, and his father was no exception. However, it was clear that his fathers holdings werent as substantial as the grandfathers and the eldest uncles, with only one Purple Oddity presented. His mother and grandmother did the same, each taking out some items. Among them, his mothers offerings were the most modest, with only a few Blue Oddities presented, which was normal, considering she had only recently advanced to Second Rank. A few minutes later, once Song Chi had compiled everything, he arrived at a surprising result. Just from contributions made by his grandparents, eldest uncle, and his own parents, there were already one Orange, seven Purple, and twelve Blue non-component convertible Starry Sea Oddities, totaling twenty items. If the items from his eldest aunt, second eldest uncle and his wife, and fourth uncle and his wife were included, his Oddity Exchange Shop was bound to experience the most significant restock in history. Beyond these oddities, the elders would later take stock of their more obscure assets and the list of items they needed, as well as the necessary Floating Land Origin to purchase these items, and have them all sent over. Song Chi could already imagine the increased bustle when the next Ruins Market transaction session opened, with a guaranteed surge in turnover and further increase in profits. Perhaps it wouldnt take more than two sessions to raise the level of the Ruins Market to lv20 or higher. Experience more on novelhall.Co?m And once the Ruins Market reached lv20, Second Rank Alien Species could be permitted entry, which would only accelerate his speed of accumulating Floating Land Origin. While Song Chi entertained these delightful prospects, the other people in the hall were equally excited. If it were genuinely possible to exchange their lackluster oddities for other same-level oddities through the Ruins Market Guest Token, or for Medium-High Rank Floating Continent Origin, it would indeed be akin to receiving great news. This wasnt just a matter of half price versus full price. Whether it was exchanging for other oddities of the same rank capable of being transformed into shipborne components, or for Medium-High Rank Floating Continent Origin, the value was at least four to five times that of a lackluster half-price oddity. As a result, this would significantly alleviate the financial tightness everyone was experiencing and speed up the enhancement of their flagships, among other benefits. Chapter 190 - 127: Orange Oddities [Terra Primeval Stone] (Seeking Monthly Ticket)_2 Besides, if they truly could collect those special resources required for the promotion of warships, it would greatly reduce the difficulty of future promotions for their flagship, the importance of which goes without saying. It is known that, no matter where in the Torch Human Civilization Territory, those resources commonly needed by Torch warships are all scarce commodities and have already been driven to exorbitant prices. As for trading in the territories of other alien civilizations, making purchases? That would involve great risk, as such inter-civilization trade, even with Fourth Rank Torch warships escorting all the way, cannot be considered absolutely safe. While everyone in the hall was caught up in their thoughts, Song Chi, who had turned back, pushed out the wooden box that had already been taken out from Cang Qiong and went straight to open it. When they saw clearly what was in the wooden box, Song Mingsong was fine, but the faces of the others in the room simultaneously lit up with joy. What was in the box was none other than the 1,000 bottles of Body Tempering Liquid and 100 boxes of Body Tempering Paste that Zhou Ping had brought to the Ruins Market transaction the day before yesterday. After Song Mingsongs confirmation, it was found that not only could the Body Tempering Liquid assist the Zero Rank and First Rank Torch Ship Captains in their cultivation, the Second-Rank Body Tempering Paste could also play a significant role for the Second Rank Torch Ship Captains. Among those present, aside from Song Mingsong, the Torch Ship Captain who had already cultivated his Guidance Technique to Third Rank, even the uncle who had not yet advanced to Third Rank could use these Body Tempering Pastes to accelerate his cultivation, so it was natural that everyone was excited upon seeing these 100 boxes of Body Tempering Paste. According to the family distribution of 3 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin per bottle of Body Tempering Liquid, 25 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin per bottle of Body Tempering Paste, the Body Tempering Liquid and Body Tempering Paste were quickly allocated. The uncle received 300 portions of Body Tempering Liquid and 20 boxes of Body Tempering Paste. Song Chi himself took 300 portions of Body Tempering Liquid. The old man, his father, took 20 boxes of Body Tempering Paste. The grandmother also took 20 boxes of Body Tempering Paste. The remaining 400 portions of Body Tempering Liquid and 40 boxes of Body Tempering Paste were left for the second uncle and the fourth uncles families. After the distribution of the Body Tempering Liquid and Body Tempering Paste, this secret meeting was almost at an end, and all that remained was to deliver everything into Song Chis hands. However, just as Bai Xiuqin was about to dismantle the isolating screen, Song Chi opened his mouth again. "Grandfather, theres something else I have to discuss with you all, a few months ago, I happened to obtain a batch of Void Crystals..." No sooner had he spoken than everyone in the room simultaneously showed surprise. "Void Crystals?" Seeing the reaction of his elders, Song Chi, who already fully understood the function of Void Crystals, was not surprised, but his voice gradually lowered. Having recounted the whole affair involving Baihe Mall, the Tros family, and John Tros, Song Chi was somewhat reluctant to watch the changes in his elders expressions. He had no choice in the matter. Back when he had awakened, it was less than three months ago, and he did not understand the specific effects of Void Crystals; otherwise, the subsequent events would not have occurred. To his surprise, after he finished telling his story, his elders did not show much emotion, let alone any blame. Clearly, they all understood that Song Chi had not been aware of the value of Void Crystals in the past, as the textbooks did not record this in detail. Feeling somewhat relieved, a cold glint also flashed in his eyes. The reason he brought up the matter at this time was naturally to settle things before leaving White Tower Floating Land, for he did not know when next he would return here. His thinking was simple: since he could not wait for his own revenge, let the family elders take action. In any case, with regards to the Tros family, especially that John Tros, he would not let them off easily. "So, Little Chi, you mean to say that the Tros family might have control over a secret realm?" At this point, the big uncle, Song Shan, suddenly spoke up. But before Song Chi could answer, the family patriarch on the main seat coldly said: "I dont care whether there is a secret realm or not. Since they dared to harm my grandson, Song Mingsong, Ill wipe them out first!" With that, a large amount of Spectral Energy burst forth from his body, and he immediately stood up from the sofa. Instantly, a strong Third Rank pressure filled the entire hall. Of course, Song Mingsong still maintained his rationality, knowing that his grandson Song Chi, who had just entered First Rank, was there. Otherwise, if he were to fully unleash his Third Rank lifeform pressure, Song Chi would likely end up collapsing on the spot. Furthermore, Song Mingsong was not merely talking big. He was actually taking quick strides towards the exit of the hall. By his character, he should be grateful if others didnt provoke him. However, someone had dared to oppress the weak by pursuing his grandson. This was absolutely intolerable. At this moment, the grandmother, Bai Xiuqin, suddenly spoke: ``` "Stop right there, whats the rush?" ``` ``` As the voice carried through the air, Song Mingsong, who had been fuming with anger just a moment ago, halted in his tracks. At the same time, he turned his head, waiting for the follow-up from Bai Xiuqin. ``` ``` "Since Little Chi has been targeted, it goes without saying that the Tros Family must be eradicated, but not right now." ``` ``` Pausing at this, Bai Xiuqin waited until Song Mingsong had completely dispersed the spectral energy from around his body before she continued her speech: ``` ``` "In about ten days or so, well make our move on the day we set off back to the Dinghai Star Domain; that will minimize the impact on us!" ``` ``` Hearing this, Song Mingsong also found it reasonable. ``` ``` If we were to take action now, the focus of the entire White Tower Floating Land would inevitably shift to our family, which would certainly affect the planning of subsequent family affairs. However, by taking action on the day of departure and eliminating the other party before leaving the White Tower Floating Land, we would naturally avoid affecting ourselves. ``` ``` Just like that, a family ranked in the top three of Baihe City was sentenced to death, and it was the kind that meant annihilation. ``` ``` This stirred something deep within Song Chi; for the second time, he truly felt the exhilaration of having someone to back him up, as well as the importance of strength in this Interstellar Great Era. ``` ``` Might makes right! ``` ``` This very notion was maximized in this moment. ``` ``` ... ``` ``` Jiangyuan City, at home. ``` ``` Several hours had passed since his return from Baita City, and right now, Song Chi had three parcels placed in front of him, sent by his eldest uncle, second uncle, and fourth uncle, respectively. ``` ``` Aside from a few random Starry Sea Oddities, the parcels contained some rare and unique resources that were also valuable, though niche. ``` ``` For example, the parcel from his eldest uncle contained a fist-sized piece of Icefield Cold Stone. This resource was almost useless within the Torch Human Civilization Territory, but it was indeed a rare resource. In the Torch Human Civilization Territory, it could only be sold for a hundred strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, but for an Alien Race in need, selling it for a hundred strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin would be considered normal. ``` ``` In addition to such niche resources, each of the three parcels contained a detailed inventory list. ``` ``` Take, for example, the one from the second uncle Song Hais family: ``` ``` Energy Crystal ``` ``` Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence ``` ``` Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Mother ``` ``` Find your next read on novelhall.Co?m Zhenjin ``` ``` Zircon ``` ``` Titanium Crystal ``` ``` ... ``` ``` Without exception, these were either special resources necessary for the promotion of a First Rank Torch Warship to Second Rank, or required for the promotion to Third Rank. ``` ``` Moreover, at this moment, he had more than three thousand strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin in hand, an initial purchasing fund provided by his oldest uncle, second uncle, and the others. If he actually came across the resources they needed, he could use these Floating Land Origins to purchase them. As long as the prices Song Chi offered were not too outrageous, they would reimburse him. ``` ``` It wasnt just the houses of the uncles; his parents, as well as his grandparents, did the same. ``` ``` Regarding this, Song Chi felt a heavy responsibility. ``` ``` Of course, within this, he would inevitably have to skim off a little bit of margin, after all, he couldnt work for free. ``` ``` While arranging all these items into the Ruins Market Secret Realm and setting them up in the various shops, and after listing all the resources sought by his relatives as well as himself in that "Purchasing Shop", Song Chi finally arrived at the Oddity Exchange Shop. ``` ``` After carefully arranging an Orange Oddity, ten Purple Relics, and dozens of Blue Oddities, and looking at the increasingly splendid Oddity Exchange Shop, Song Chi nodded in satisfaction. ``` ``` The most important was the [Terra Primeval Stone] placed in the most conspicuous position of the shop, which elevated the entire shops level. ``` ``` An Orange Glory Quality Strange Object, no matter which civilizations eyes it was viewed in, would definitely be considered a High Level Strange Object. ``` Chapter 191: Chapter 128: Soaring Dragon Gathering After a thorough inspection, an extremely satisfied Song Chi finally left the Oddity Exchange Shop. His steps were quick as he headed straight for the All-Attributes Cultivation Room located on the side of the Ruins Market. He had just replenished 300 vials of Body Tempering Liquid in his hand, and in addition, there was the insect race meat weighing over 1000 kilograms from the Second Rank, plus the three bottles of Advanced Body Tempering Potion that he had acquired for some time. Just thinking about the terrifying enhancement that could be formed by using these three items at the same time made Song Chi somewhat impatient. It had been over a month since his Guidance Technique broke through to lv10, and even though he had not slackened off at all during this period, Song Chi still could hardly feel any progression in his Guidance Technique. Clearly, after entering the practice of the First Rank, the speed of cultivating the Guidance Technique had significantly slowed down, and this was something Song Chi found rather unacceptable. It was just the First Rank, if even this level required decades of effort, then what about laterSecond Rank, Third Rank, or even the Fourth and Fifth Ranks? In the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, after adjusting his body to its optimal condition, Song Chi first carefully applied a vial of Body Tempering Liquid on his skin, and then he took out 10kg of the processed Second Rank insect race meat and swallowed it in a few bites. Since his advancement to the First Rank, besides the all-around strengthening of his body and the increase in lifespan, there was another significant benefit: his stomach''s digestive capacity had also greatly improved. Not to mention 10kg of meat, even half a ton of White Tower corner beef could be digested in one meal by him. As a gentle flow of warmth began emerging in his stomach, Song Chi also downed the bottle of Advanced Body Tempering Potion in his hand. No sooner had the Advanced Body Tempering Potion entered his stomach than it seemed as if a chemical reaction occurred, causing a violent churning, and soon a burst of energy far surpassing that of the insect race meat began to emerge from his belly, surging towards Song Chi''s limbs and bones like boiling water. Feeling such intense reactions, Song Chi did not show any surprise, but quickly assumed a cultivation pose and began practicing his Guidance Technique. The Advanced Body Tempering Potion was inherently domineering, and this was a perfectly normal reaction now that the neutralizing effect of the Deep Water Clam Pearl powder was absent. His body had already undergone one round of Life Sublimation, with the meridians inside his body strengthened, fully capable of withstanding the violent and domineering energy. This was also why it was necessary for the Guidance Technique to advance to the First Rank before one could use the Advanced Body Tempering Potion. As the Guidance Technique began to operate, under the combined enhancement of the three items, Song Chi could feel the Spectral Energy from the outside world seemingly competing to drill into his body. The circulation speed of the Spectral Energy inside his body far exceeded any previous occasion, and the progress of his Guidance Technique, which had not seen growth for a long time, finally began to slowly rise. This discovery greatly excited Song Chi, and his spirit became even more invested. He believed that at such a speed, as long as he could persist for a while, his practice progress in Guidance Technique would definitely see a significant boost. More than ten hours later, once the effect of the potion was almost entirely consumed, Song Chi quickly left the Ruins Market, took a hasty shower, and then sat quietly on the living room sofa to start today''s Visualization of the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. Three hours later, upon completing the Visualization, Song Chi was exhausted to the extreme. Without giving it much thought, he swiftly went to bed and fell into a deep sleep. In this particularly fulfilling daily life, twenty days quickly passed, and there were only four days left until the Song Family departed from the White Tower Floating Land on their return journey to the Dinghai Star Domain. Today, just as he came out of his bedroom (from the Ruins Market) and was planning to have a quick shower before continuing with his Visualization of the Engraving Maps, an unexpected communication disrupted his subsequent cultivation plans. Looking at the caller ID on his Communication Bracelet, Song Chi raised an eyebrow in surprise. "It''s actually Haozi, that guy..." The surprise was because he had previously learned from the graduation group that Sun Hao and Wang Yuan, after both had advanced to the First Rank, had formed a small organization known as "The First Youth Corps," which had kept them busy with business matters in recent months, and they hadn''t contacted him actively for several months. After a brief moment of surprise, Song Chi answered the call with a smile. Soon, Sun Hao''s familiar face was projected, and seeing Song Chi, he appeared very happy. "Chi-bro, how should I put it, haven''t seen you for months, did you miss your brother at all?" Hearing his jesting words, Song Chi rolled his eyes and, without answering directly, asked instead, "What, has your little group finished with its business?" Hearing him mention The First Youth Corps, Sun Hao''s smile obviously brightened by a few degrees, and he even unconsciously held his head up high. Seeing this, Song Chi immediately understood, realizing that his little group must be developing quite well. Sun Hao''s response soon verified his thoughts. "Hehe, our Youth Corps now has over fifty members, most of whom are our classmates from that year''s graduation. Aside from me and Yuan-bro, we also have one of his friends as First Rank Torch Ship Captains. Additionally, we have now taken over more than sixty percent of the Alien Star Domain exploration gains of the alumni from the graduation group." As he said this, Sun Hao looked around and then lowered his voice, "We purchase it at 75% of the market price, and once we''ve stockpiled enough resources, we sell them in bulk to those big shops. Yuan-bro can even push the price up to 85%, even 90%, so the profits are extremely considerable." Chapter 192: Chapter 128: Soaring Dragon - Gathering_2 Watching Sun Hao''s animated expression, Song Chi''s face remained smiling, genuinely happy for his close friend. However, somewhere deep inside, he felt somewhat uneasy. Hearing Sun Hao''s tone, it seemed that lately he had completely taken to following Wang Yuan''s lead, showing a tendency to regard Wang Yuan as the master he serves. As for this, he was a bit impressed by Wang Yuan''s methods. Although he was impressed, he didn''t have any other intentions; given Sun Hao''s personality, he wasn''t the kind to strategize. Having someone like Wang Yuan to follow was actually very good for him. Of course, the premise was that Wang Yuan would continue to be consistent in the future and not just kick him to the curb once he''s no longer needed. As they talked, it seemed that Song Chi wasn''t too interested, and Sun Hao, who had been considering inviting him to something, decided not to bring it up. Instead, he abruptly changed the subject. "Chi, our First Youth Group is organizing a gathering tomorrow. All of the graduates from our session will receive an invitation, and there will also be seniors and sisters from a few sessions above us attending. Are you interested in coming to check it out?" Surprised by this sudden invitation, Song Chi was taken aback. He had been busy cultivating his Guidance Technique for the past twenty or so days and hadn''t checked his communication device much, so he was unaware of this event. Now that he heard about it, his first instinct was to refuse. He had already used up the High-Level Body Tempering Potion, but he still had plenty of Body Tempering Liquid and Insect Race meat, which meant it was the perfect time to put all his effort into improving his Guidance Techniquewhere would he find the time for a party that meant nothing to him? Just by hearing Sun Hao''s words, he could guess Wang Yuan''s motives: to simply expand their group''s channel of resources and increase their profits. But then he thought again that he would be leaving the White Tower Floating Land in a few days. Not to mention other things, just for his close friend Sun Hao, he should at least meet up with him and also inform him about this matter. "Okay, when and where is it?" Expecting Song Chi to decline as usual, Sun Hao was stunned for a second or two when he heard the agreement, and then he burst into laughter, sharing the time and location with Song Chi. "Then it''s settled, I''ll wait for you tomorrow!!" After hanging up the call, Song Chi quickly took a shower and prepared to practice Visualization again, but to no avail. "Little Chi, go pick up your sister later. We''ve almost finished dealing with the house issues. Pick up your sister and then we''ll all go to your Uncle Shen''s house for dinner tonight!" Realizing he wouldn''t find time to practice Visualization that day, he didn''t dally. He quickly got ready and left the house. ... As a renowned Primary Torch educational institution in Jiangyuan City, Tenglong Middle School naturally teaches more than just theoretical knowledge of Primary Torch Ship Captains and the Shattered Starry Sea. The school also provides the most standardized and rational instruction in Guidance Technique. The daily curriculum usually consists of theoretical studies in the morning, followed by a nutritionally balanced meal provided by the school cafeteria at noon, and collective Guidance Technique cultivation in the afternoon. In the school''s sports field, a group of green-faced youths were standing in neat lines, posing in standard Guidance Technique cultivation positions, engaged in their afternoon cultivation class. "Sigh!" Just then, the Dean of Instruction blew the whistle for a mid-class break from atop the stone dais in front of the sports field. In an instant, the formerly orderly field turned into a lively marketplace, filled with various sighs, moans, and screamsa riot of noise. At the northeast corner of the field, where class 8-2 was located. Song Ting''s fair little hands fanned her cheeks continuously. She had a rosy face and looked very unwilling. "It''s so hot. When will these days come to an end? If only there was a way to improve my Guidance Technique progress by lying down every day!" "Pfft!" Hearing her complaint, two giggling voices came from beside her: it was Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing. "Tingting, stop dreaming. If Song Chi heard you, he would surely tease you for a long time." As the three of them laughed and chatted, three figures approached from the side. They were three boys with sunny smiles on their faces, especially the one walking at the front; he was over one meter eighty-five tall, with healthy tan skin. His smile grew even brighter when he saw Song Ting among the three girls. "Song Ting, here, I bought you iced tea!" At the words "iced," Song Ting''s pretty face clearly showed interest. Her whole body was unbearably hot, and a cold tea would have been super comfortable at the moment. However, she thought it over and her face turned cool as she said: "I don''t want it, keep it for yourself!" Hearing this, the boy''s brow furrowed. "I already bought it, it''s a waste if you don''t drink it, take it!" Seeing that he was insistent, Song Ting frowned slightly, no longer in a conciliatory tone. She said bluntly: "Zhou Lei, you''re so annoying. My brother already said, I''m not allowed to date before awakening the Seed of Torch, or else he''ll definitely fix me up!" ``` However, not only did this not cause the boy to back down, but a smile also reemerged on his face. He patted his chest confidently and said, "So you''re afraid of your brother, huh? Don''t worry, leave your brother to me." "I, Tenglong''s Little Tyrant Zhou Lei, do what I say!!!" His words echoed loudly, carrying far and wide, stirring up the surrounding students into a commotion. Just at that moment, a sharp roaring sound suddenly came from above the school. Weng weng weng! That rolling thunder-like roar startled all the youngsters below, and the once noisily bustling playground suddenly fell silent. Looking up, the faces of the young students showed a mixture of shock, envy, curiosity, and more. They saw a warship twenty meters in length, its hull completely enveloped in a pitch-black energy shield, quietly hovering above the school. The young students, having studied for many years, immediately recognized the warship at first glance. "It''s a Torch Warship..." "And it''s even a Spectral Airship-level Torch Warship." "Who is that? Could it be one of our teachers, or a student''s parent?" As the speculation buzzed, the hatch of the warship above suddenly opened, and then a figure leaped down from a hundred meters up in the air. Not far from where class 8-2 was located, accompanied by a dull sound of impact upon landing, all the class 8-2 students instinctively tensed up. At that moment, a faint voice unexpectedly echoed in the ears of every youngster around. "Zhou Lei, is it? The Tenglong''s Little Tyrant? Looks like it''s time to get to know you well!" Before Zhou Lei and the other young students could react, Song Ting was the first to excitedly stand up and run swiftly towards Song Chi. "Brother!" No sooner had she yelled this than she leaped lightly, then practically hung herself on Song Chi. Song Chi''s face darkened; he had been thinking about giving that certain boisterous young boy a good talking-to, and now all semblance of his image was gone. "Alright, get down, what does this look like?" As he spoke, Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing also ran over, sweetly saying in unison: "Song Chi brother!" Finally managing to pry Song Ting off him, Song Chi nodded gently to the two girls beside him and then turned his eyes towards the confident boy in front of him. However, upon feeling his gaze, the boy who was adamant just a moment ago suddenly wilted and didn''t dare to meet his eye, merely bowing quickly and saying: "Hello, brother, goodbye brother!" Then he swiftly turned and ran away. Seeing this, Song Ting''s mouth twitched, and she scoffed for a good while. Once her irritation subsided, her eyes craftily fixed back on Song Chi. "Song Chi, what brings you here? What, missed your lovely sister, did you?" By his side, Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing pressed their lips together tightly, trying their best not to laugh aloud. Song Chi, in turn, ruffled Song Ting''s hair until it was completely disheveled as retaliation. "Song Chi!" Song Ting glared at him furiously, about to explode, but Song Chi preempted her: "That''s enough, let''s go home, there''s something at home!!" Having said that, he turned his gaze to Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing at his side. "Little Xue and Meng Jing should come along as well, I''ve asked for leave for you, there''s something to tell you both tomorrow." ``` Chapter 193: Chapter 129: Rage Thousands of eyes watched as a beam of pulling light shot from the Cang Qiong above; under this traction, the four of them slowly floated up and soon entered the Cang Qiong. "Buzz buzz buzz!" There was another roar of the engine until the Cang Qiong had completely vanished from above the school, and the group of young people still hadn''t come back to their senses. Tens of seconds later, people began to whisper among themselves. "I can''t believe that Song Ting from the second class actually has a brother who''s a Torch Ship Captain." "What''s so special about a brother? I''ve heard her dad is a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain with an astonishingly powerful Escort Ship under his command." "Damn, why didn''t anyone tell me sooner? I think my future self will absolutely regret this: to think that a cushy life was right there in front of me, and I didn''t cherish it. I really should die!" "Get lost!" ... Aboard the Cang Qiong, the three girls couldn''t stop looking around, filled with indescribable curiosity about everything on the Cang Qiong. Because they had not yet awakened the Seed of Torch and couldn''t control Spectral Energy, the Torch Warship had no restrictions on them who were still ordinary people. After looking around for a while, Song Ting seemed to remember something and asked Song Chi, who was in the Main Control Room: "Brother, did something happen at home?" She wasn''t stupid. To have Song Chi come all the way to the school to pick her up, and with none of the teachers opposing it, was clearly not normal. Song Chi didn''t rush to explain but said casually: "You''ll know when we get home!" Dropping that topic, he changed the subject: "By the way, don''t even think about going shopping tomorrow, at least not in the morning. I have something to discuss with Xiao Xue and Xiao Jing!" Hearing this instruction, Song Ting''s face turned bitter. Stuck in school for so long, she just wanted to take this opportunity to go out and have fun with her friends. "What about in the afternoon?" "No, I have to attend a gathering in the afternoon." Song Chi spoke with determination, but his words only piqued Song Ting''s interest even more. "A gathering? What kind of gathering? Can the three of us go?" Song Chi''s eyes turned as he considered for a moment before replying: "It''s a reunion for our graduating class; are you sure you want to go?" "Yes, yes, yes!" Song Ting''s thought was simple. A gathering meant there would surely be a feast. She was fed up with the school''s nutritious meals, and she definitely wouldn''t pass up a big meal. ... After dropping off Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing at their homes, Song Chi and Song Ting also quickly returned home and then went with Song Chao and Chen Lixia to have dinner at Shen Wenjie''s house. With their imminent departure from White Tower Floating Land, it wasn''t just Song Chi who had to deal with his own social affairs; his father, Song Chao, had to do the same. That night, Shen Wenjie and Song Chao drank a lot and shared heartfelt conversations, having been close friends for decades. At nine in the evening, Song Chi''s family, seen off by Shen Wenjie and his wife, got into their own Benteley Type 3 Kinetic Car, with Song Chi naturally being the driver. To enjoy themselves, both Song Chao and Shen Wenjie had not used their Spectral Energy to dispel the effects of alcohol and were thoroughly drunk by now. ... The next day, close to noon, Song Chi drove the Kinetic Car, picking up Song Ting, Lu Xue, and Wang Meng Jing, and then headed straight to the hotel Sun Hao had mentioned the day before. Wensheng Hotel, in all of Jiangyuan City, wasn''t very famous. The business was just okay on normal days, but today, the hotel was several times busier than usual. After parking the Kinetic Car in the hotel parking lot, Song Chi led the three girls into the hotel. Led by the waiter, they made their way to the fourth floor of the hotel. When the elevator doors opened, a large number of young and fashionably dressed figures, his classmates who had graduated with him, immediately caught his eye. As a Torch Ship Captain who had successfully awakened the Seed of Torch and, even if their development wasn''t ideal, they were beyond comparison to ordinary people. Stepping out of the elevator, Song Chi leisurely surveyed the fourth floor, silently observing these former classmates. Most of these classmates had Guidance Techniques between lv4 and lv5, with a small fraction reaching lv6. As for lv7 and above, he hadn''t spotted any yet. While assessing, a familiar greeting suddenly came from in front. "Chi Bro, you''ve finally arrived." It was Sun Hao, who saw him exiting the elevator and came over, followed closely by two others. If Song Chi remembered correctly, these two were among the sixteen who had awakened in their class. Seeing them acting subordinate to Sun Hao, Song Chi wasn''t surprised. After all, Sun Hao was a white Torch Seed bearer, and currently one of the only three First Rank Torch Ship Captains in the first youth division; having a few followers seemed pretty normal. To Song Chi, these details weren''t important; what mattered was that despite Sun Hao''s "status" having risen quite a bit, his attitude towards him hadn''t changed, which was evident as he still addressed him as "Chi Bro." "Haizi!" "Chi Bro!" The two men hugged each other tightly, then Sun Hao noticed Song Ting and the other two girls following Song Chi. "Wow, such an honor, our Miss Ting is actually gracing the event!" With that address, Miss Ting, Song Ting puffed up with pride, her fair neck lifting involitarily like a vain white swan. "And who are these two?" Before Song Ting could respond, Song Chi spoke up first: Chapter 194: Chapter 129: Rage_2 ``` "Nizi''s friend, also the little sister whom I''ve watched grow up, Lu Xue, Wang Meng Jing." After saying this, he glanced at Lu Xue and Wang Meng Jing. "Little Xue, Little Jing, this is Sun Hao, just call him Big Brother Hao!" "Big Brother Hao, hello!" The two women called out together obediently, making Sun Hao''s smile even wider. "Hello, as Chi''s little sisters, you are my little sisters too. Feel free to come to me if you need anything." While speaking, Sun Hao led the four of them into a private room on the inner side. This scene caught the attention of everyone in the hall, sparking interest and a flurry of quiet gossip. Now, Sun Hao''s position in this First Youth Group is not low. Ranking in the top three, both in terms of authority and strength, naturally he attracted the attention of many. "Who is this guy? He gets a personal welcome from Sun Hao, and he keeps calling him ''brother.'' Could it be some hidden big shot?" "Big shot my ass, just an old buddy of Sun Tou from the past, also an awakened Seed of Torch with the Colorless attribute." "Colorless? Forget it then, what about Yuan and the others?" "They''re in the innermost private room, entertaining some senior brothers and sisters. There''s a senior brother who graduated almost ten years ago and rumor has it that his Guidance Technique has already broken through the First Rank." ... As for these discussions outside, Song Chi faintly heard some of it, his hearing being extremely sensitive since he''d already gone through one Life Sublimation. However, he didn''t pay attention to it. As long as no one publicly slandered him, he wouldn''t bother with such trivial matters. In the private room, Sun Hao continued to chat with Song Chi for a while before he said: "Chi, you stay here for now, I still need to welcome some people outside. I''ll come back later." Upon hearing this, Song Chi hadn''t even spoken when Song Ting couldn''t hold back any longer. "Wait, I''m coming too!" After saying this, she turned back and pouted at Song Chi, the meaning couldn''t be more clear: the private room was boring, and she wanted to go out, to taste the fruits and those drinks. Of course, it was mainly the drinks she was after. Knowing that the longing in her mouth was already restless, Song Chi didn''t stop her, merely nodding slightly. "You all go then, but stay out of trouble, don''t cause any incidents!" Song Ting, as if pardoned, nodded repeatedly, then took her two little girlfriends and followed Sun Hao out of the private room. As the private room was left with only himself, Song Chi closed his eyes and began envisioning the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. He''d fallen behind yesterday, so naturally, he couldn''t allow himself to be negligent today. Yet, not long after, the door to the private room was opened again. The person entering took Song Chi by surpriseit was Wang Yuan. Of course, as the leader of the First Youth Group and the initiator of this gathering, Wang Yuan was simply extending a courtesy by dropping in to say hello. He soon left again. However, even this brief interaction raised Song Chi''s opinion of him a few notches. At least, Wang Yuan was thoughtful and his actions comfortable rather than off-putting. After he left, Song Chi closed his eyes again and resumed his visualization. ... In the outer hall, among the crowd, Song Ting and her two friends darted about, occasionally picking up a cup of fruit wine and taking a small sip, clearly enjoying themselves. The excitement and alcohol made their cheeks flush with a youthful charm not fully shed from their faces, drawing frequent glances from those around them. In a corner of the hall, several figures who were clearly older than the fresh graduates sitting around them, were lounging on sofas. Among the fourtwo women and two menthe tall woman seemed to have the highest status, with the other three deferring to her. The woman, named Sun Yao, was a graduate from the Jiangyuan First Torch Academy five years ago and one of the senior brothers and sisters invited by Wang Yuan to this event. Sun Yao''s innate gift was poor initially, merely a Colorless Seed of Torch. Her development in the first two years after awakening was almost nonexistent. It was said that due to the low configuration of her airship, she didn''t dare to explore the Alien Star Domain for half a year. But then, somehow, she made a breakthrough. Not only did she rapidly upgrade her airship to a Spectral Airship, but her Guidance Technique also progressed rapidly. Rumor has it she reached lv9''s peak a few months ago, only a step away from breaking through to lv10. "What do you think, Second Sister? Are you sure you want to mess with these three? This is a reunion for academy graduates. Being here means that these three have a Torch Ship Captain backing them. If things get out of hand..." ``` At the far right end of the sofa, one of the slim men whispered a reminder. But just then, another person came over and leaned in to whisper to Sun Yao: "Second Boss, we''ve checkedthe leading members of the youth group don''t have any sisters. However, that Sun Hao seems to know these three girls!" Hearing this, a sharp light flashed in Sun Yao''s eyes as she coldly said: "These three are all top-rank, and those guys are likely willing to pay a hefty sum. As for Sun Hao, since they aren''t his sisters or anything, we''ll just cut him in later!" "Ready up, prepare to make a move!" ... "Giggle, Tingting, I told you not to drink from that cup, and you wouldn''t believe me. Are you feeling dizzy now?" "I''m not dizzy at all, let''s keep drinking!" Inside the hall, Song Ting and the two other girls continued to dart around excitedly. "Ah!" A figure emerged from around the corner, and just then collided with Wang Meng Jing, who was walking too quickly. Fortunately, she wasn''t holding a glass at the time, so it wasn''t too serious. Nonetheless, Wang Meng Jing quickly bent down to apologize. "I''m sorry, sister, it wasn''t on purpose." The woman opposite her, with a full figure and bright red lipstick, smiled slightly and said softly: "It''s okay, no need to apologize, but the hall is crowded, so you should be more careful." "Okay, thank you, sister." Wang Meng Jing bowed politely once more. After this incident, the three girls lost their zest for horsing around and found a sofa in the corner to sit down on. As time passed, more and more people arrived, and the hall became even livelier. When it was time, the hotel started serving the meal. It has to be said, while the First Youth Group didn''t choose a high-end hotel, the dishes they ordered were quite numerous, and the three girls left satisfied. After the meal, it was time for the main purpose of the First Youth Group''s eventto attract customers. The final result seemed quite successful, as at least Song Chi could see a full smile on Wang Yuan''s face. However, during this period, he had nothing to do. Nowadays, all his exploration loot was sold in the Ruins Market to minimize the risk of exposure. Time flew by quickly, and more than an hour later, the members of the First Youth Group announced the end of the gathering. Suddenly, hundreds of guests rose to leave at once. Among the crowd, Song Chi, along with the three somewhat dizzy girls, followed the mob towards the exit. Suddenly, a tremor passed through the Cang Qiong''s Ancestral Aperture in his brows and a halo of light flashed around the ship''s body. While he was puzzled, the halo eventually settled on Wang Meng Jing of the three girls behind him. The halo was the Purification Aura emitted by the Abnormal Status Purifier, and on Wang Meng Jing, there was a subtle mark. "Who is it!" Suddenly, a gloomy voice, bolstered by First Rank Spectral Energy, echoed in the ears of everyone on the fourth floor of the hotel. Startled by the sudden outburst, the crowd, which was heading out, came to a halt, as all eyes shifted to look at Song Chi who had raised his voice. Sun Hao and Wang Yuan behind him squeezed through, looking puzzled, before Sun Hao finally asked: "Brother Chi, what''s wrong?" Song Chi didn''t answer, but he gently waved his hand to remove the effect of the alcohol from the three girls. As the drunkenness dissipated, Wang Meng Jing''s complexion turned slightly pale; clearly, she felt the mark being cleansed from her by the Abnormal Status Purifier. Seeing the silence in the hall and no one responding, Song Chi''s face turned completely cold. The Spectral Energy inside him circulated at full force, creating a formidable pressure enveloping the entire fourth floor. He spoke again: "I''m asking one more time, who left that Tracking Mark on her!" PS: I still have to write a chapter about Shen Youran tomorrow, and then we''ll leave behind these everyday life scenes. Don''t keep saying it''s filler; I still need to address everything clearly! Chapter 195: Chapter 130: Domineering All the people in the hall shivered as intense surges rose in their hearts. It wasn''t just because of the words "Tracking Mark" that Song Chi had uttered, but also because of the awe-inspiring pressure that surrounded him at that moment. "F... First Rank!" "What a joke, didn''t he awaken at the same time as us? How could he possibly have made a breakthrough to First Rank already?" "Damn, do we actually have such a hidden talent in our class? Awakening to Guidance Technique and breaking through to lv10 in less than a year?" ... After the initial shock subsided, everyone belatedly shifted their focus to the words "Tracking Mark." For a time, the gazes of many people in the room flickered uncertainly. Combining Tracking Mark with a naive young girl, the implication was instantly clear to nearly everyone, and they began looking around the hall, speculating who could have left the Tracking Mark. Tucked away in the most remote part of the crowd, Sun Yao''s heart tightened, and a flash of panic crossed the depths of her eyes. Feeling the familiar First Rank pressure around her, she knew very well that she might have gotten herself into serious trouble this time. In her state of sixes and sevens, she looked over at a burly man not far away. This burly man appeared to be the most relaxed person present, seemingly unaffected by the First Rank pressure emanating from Song Chi. Indeed, his name was Li Dong, and he had graduated from the First Torch Academy nine years ago, his Guidance Technique having broken through to First Rank a year before. He was also the wealthy guest whom Wang Yuan was earnestly entertaining this time. When Sun Yao glanced at him, Li Dong''s face, already harboring a trace of foreboding, darkened completely. However, before he could further contemplate, in the center of the hall, Song Chi, seeing no response, was about to take action again. "Ha, it seems you won''t shed tears until you see your own coffin..." With that, he looked over to Wang Meng Jing and whispered, "Young lady, point out all those you can remember who are suspects." At these words, the expressions of many people in the hall shifted slightly. Song Chi''s meaning was clear: anyone pointed out by the girl would likely have to summon their Torch Warship for a personal inspection. However, the first person Wang Meng Jing pointed out made everyone''s heart skip a beat. "What, it''s actually Huang Lili? For real?" "Tsk tsk, now there''s a spectacle to see. Isn''t Huang Lili the one who came with that Li Dong..." "Don''t tell me Li Dong and his people are really engaged in trafficking young girls in secret?" "It actually makes sense, especially with Sun Yao C her advancement over the last three years has been too astonishing. Without sufficient funds, she couldn''t have risen so swiftly!" ... For a moment, everyone looked oddly at Sun Yao and her group, Li Dong included, receiving many strange glances. These glances, akin to watching a play, made them feel particularly uncomfortable, a stark contrast to their earlier glory. Before they could react, the grim-faced Song Chi had already stepped forward, approaching the voluptuous and attractive woman Wang Meng Jing had pointed out. Thud, thud, thud! The ordinary sound of footsteps now seemed to press directly on everyone''s hearts, causing the whole hall to hold their breath in anticipation of the response from the older students. Especially for Sun Yao''s group, the pressure emanating from Song Chi was mostly directed at them, and combined with the hundreds of gazes converging on them, it was almost too much to bear. At Sun Yao''s signal, the slim man among them waved his hand slightly, and then ten figures appeared out of thin air. All ten figures emitted the aura of First Rank, almost identical in form C they were obviously ten Soldier Figurines. Once these ten First Rank Soldier Figurines were in front of them, Sun Yao finally found some courage and said coldly, "Before searching someone else''s Warship, better present some evidence. Who do you think you are, an officer of the Torch Bureau? Tracking Mark? We haven''t seen anything of the sort!" Hearing this, Song Chi didn''t get angry; instead, he chuckled. As those around couldn''t fathom his reaction, his icy words once again rippled through the air. "It seems you still don''t understand!" As he said this, his pace remained unaltered, as if he didn''t even notice the ten First Rank Soldier Figurines standing between them. When he was only two or three meters away from the ten Soldier Figurines, Song Chi suddenly swung his arm. The next second, an even more domineering pressure began to pervade the fourth floor of the inn. Ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines appeared out of nowhere, their bodies glowing with a fiery red hue. Bang bang bang! In an instant, the ten First Rank Soldier Figurines in front of Song Chi were flung away, no match for the Second Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines. Only then did his following words come as a belated realization. "Evidence? My word is the evidence!" As he finished speaking, Song Chi had already approached Sun Yao and her group. At his side, a two-meter tall Fire Peony Soldier Figurine tightly gripped the voluptuous woman''s neck, lifting her dozens of centimeters off the ground. Cough, cough, cough! Ignoring the choking sounds coming from her throat, Song Chi''s gaze bore straight into the now completely pale-faced Sun Yao. "Well, are you ready to tell me who left that Tracking Mark, or should I say, who commanded it to be made?" Under the terrifying pressure of the ten Second Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, Sun Yao''s group was trembling, the crushing force almost stopping their blood flow. Chapter 196: Chapter 130: Dominant_2 Of course, it might have been the overwhelming dominance that Song Chi displayed, which completely panicked them. Suppressing the terror in his heart, Sun Yao still shook his head with difficulty. Song Chi''s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of ruthlessness appearing in them. By now, he was completely certain that the tracking mark had been placed by the people before him, and considering the rapid increase in their strength over the past few years, the number of girls they had sold was probably not small. With that thought, Song Chi''s heart was devoid of any mercy. With a slight wave of his right hand, the next second a cracking sound came from beside him. The glamorous woman who had been struggling, now had her neck twisted in a grotesque manner, and was utterly silent. Sun Yao''s pupils shrunk drastically. "You..." It wasn''t just Sun Yao, everyone in the entire hall was horrified at that moment, as they all clearly heard the sound of the neck breaking. Song Chi, however, remained indifferent, continuing to stare at Sun Yao while activating his communication bracelet. A few seconds later, the communication connected. "Hello, Little Chi, what''s the matter..." "Song Shan, are you currently at the Torch Bureau? If so, bring some people to Wensheng Hotel. There''s been an incident here." On the other side of the communication, Shen Qing paused in his speech. "What happened? I will bring people over immediately!" "Mhm, I''ve killed a scumbag who was trafficking girls, no, probably more than one..." "Okay, wait for us, we''ll be there in ten minutes!" Since Song Chi had the communication on loudspeaker, everyone present could hear it loud and clear. Ignoring the constantly changing expressions of his former classmates, Song Chi kept his gaze fixed on Sun Yao. Then, he said word by word: "I''ll ask you one more time, now, do you know who commanded the placement of that tracking mark?" Speaking, he paused for a moment and then added another sentence. "Remember, this is the last time!" Hearing this emotionless speech, Sun Yao lost her previous defiance. Her complexion turned extremely pale, and her entire body trembled uncontrollably from fear. She wanted to deny it, but thinking of the consequences of denial, she found the words "I don''t know" couldn''t leave her mouth. A few seconds later, Song Chi ran out of patience. At his command, another Fire Peony Soldier Figurine stepped out and reached towards Sun Yao. This action truly terrified Sun Yao, who no longer dared to hesitate. With her eyes tightly shut, she screamed out two words. "It was me!" With these two words spoken, the matter was settled. ... Twenty minutes later, still on the fourth floor of Wensheng Hotel. All the graduates had been dispersed, replaced by dozens of Torch Bureau personnel from Jiangyuan. Shen Qing, who had risen to the rank of a Torch Bureau team leader, stood beside Song Chi and said in a low voice: "Two blue components, two thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, how about that? I estimate that''s the limit of what these people can compensate with..." Hearing this, Song Chi still wasn''t quite satisfied. Sure, for Wang Meng Jing that would be enough, but considering that Shen Qing had brought his entire team over, it was only fair not to let them come for nothing, both emotionally and logically. His gaze shifted, looking towards Li Dong, who had been quiet the entire time, trying to distance himself from the whole affair. Song Chi did not say much, but instead said two words: "Not enough!" Hearing this, Li Dong''s brow furrowed, but seeing the group of Torch Bureau officers in uniforms behind Song Chi, he thought for a moment and suppressed his dissatisfaction. After all, his role as the gang leader could hardly be concealed if investigated even slightly. Then, a light flashed between his eyebrows, and a blue sphere of light flew out from it. After this action, Song Chi finally seemed satisfied, and did not pursue the matter any further. Through their trade, the other party provided three Blue Oddities and 2000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and was symbolically imprisoned in the Jiangyuan Torch Bureau''s high security jail, only to be released a few days later. However, the reality was that Shen Qing would soon silently kill all these people in the jail, including the First Rank Li Dong. Trash who trafficked in human lives, how could they be let off so easily. The reason for such a roundabout way, rather than simply killing them, was simple: it was to squeeze a layer of profit from these people. Otherwise, if they showed their killing intent outright, these people would rather destroy all their assets in the impending collapse of the Ancestral Torch than give away even the slightest bit of it. With that, the issue was finally perfectly resolved. In the end, he handed over the three Blue Oddities and two thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to Shen Qing, allowing Shen Qing, the head of the Torch Bureau, to personally keep them safe until Wang Meng Jing and Lu Xue awoke, and then give them to them. Though Li Dong and his companions were soon to die, handing over such a large sum of funds directly to Wang and Lu was too dangerous, like a child holding gold; it was better to have Shen Qing safeguard it for the time being. Not far from Wen Sheng Hotel, in a well-known restaurant, Song Chi treated numerous Torch Bureau officials to a lavish meal. In a private chat room inside the restaurant, Song Chi and Shen Qing talked for a long time. Upon learning that the Song Chi family was soon to leave White Tower Floating Land, Shen Qing''s mood wasn''t very good. Before departing, Song Chi said: "Big Qing, pick one of those three Blue Oddities for yourself, give the other two to the girls once they awaken." Seeing that Shen Qing was about to refuse, Song Chi added: "Alright, no need to refuse. The girls will need your care in the future, consider it a guardianship fee!!" Hearing this, Shen Qing did not object any further. In fact, among the three Blue Components was indeed the Main Cannon Component he desperately needed. Since returning from the Buluo Civilization Ruins, the Qingfeng, with its Purple Energy Shield and a Blue Secondary Cannon, had greatly increased in combat power, now only lacking a Main Cannon. ... After parting with Shen Qing, having gone through such an ordeal, Song Ting and her friends had no heart to shop anymore. Especially after learning that their close friends, Wang Meng Jing and Lu Xue, were about to leave White Tower Floating Land, already shaken by the Tracking Mark incident, now they had become tearful wrecks. After much comforting from Song Chi, who also warned them to diligently cultivate the Guidance Technique and, once they awakened, they could go to Shen Qing to retrieve their shipborne components and Floating Land Origin, he sent the two girls back home. On the way back, Song Ting lacked her usual sprightliness. Either the shock of the Tracking Mark incident was too much for her, or perhaps Song Chi''s previous unhesitant killing had been hard for her to accept. In any case, her tone was somewhat reserved: "Brother, we''re leaving in a few days, what about Yo?ran? Have you visited her yet?" Song Chi could obviously hear the reservation in the little girl''s voice but didn''t take the initiative to open up about it. They were soon to return to the family, a massive clan with nearly three thousand years of inheritance and intricate internal relationships, where the future was unpredictable. It was time for the girl to start facing the harsh realities of society; that would be good for her in the long run. For eighteen years, her parents had protected her too well. This wasn''t good news. If they were to stay in White Tower Floating Land, that would be fine, but once they returned to the main family, many things would be out of their control, and it was inevitable that some disappointments would occur. So, it was better to prepare her mentally sooner rather than later. After pondering for a moment, he replied: "Not yet, tomorrow, don''t worry, I''ll handle it properly!" ... The weather today wasn''t very nice, a continual drizzle shrouded everything, and White Tower Floating Land was enveloped in gloomy clouds, leaving the sky a muted gray. In Jiangyuan City, one of the five districts of White Tower. Standing inside the Cangqiong, Song Chi used his Communication Bracelet to contact his uncle. Once the communication was connected, Song Chi spoke up immediately: "Uncle, could I trouble you with something? I''d like to visit Jiangyuan''s First Torch Academy!" Hearing this, Song Shan didn''t ask any further questions and simply ended the call. Two minutes later, a message came through the Communication Bracelet. "It''s arranged, someone at the gate will guide you in!" "Thank you, uncle!" ... At the entrance of Jiangyuan''s First Torch Academy. Zhao Ling irritably kicked off her delicate high heels. As the assistant to the principal, personally receiving someone was something she detested the most. Chapter 197: Chapter 131: Enduring Love (Please Subscribe) ``` "Sorry for being late!" When Zhao Ling raised her head and clearly saw Song Chi''s face as he approached, the complaints she had prepared vanished into thin air, replaced by a sweet smile on her cheeks. "Hello, you must be Song Chi. My name is Zhao Ling." After greeting each other, Zhao Ling led Song Chi into the First Torch Academy of Jiangyuan. The administration of the Advanced Torch Academy was extremely strict, and with a Third Rank Torch Captain in charge, Song Chi didn''t dare to trespass recklessly, instead having his uncle send word ahead. It had been nearly two months since his uncle''s flagship was promoted, and almost all the upper echelons of White Tower Floating Land were aware of it. In front of an old Third Rank Torch Captain like the principal of Jiangyuan Academy, his uncle still had some clout. Walking down the academy''s pathway with Zhao Ling, Song Chi felt an inexplicable sense of nostalgia. Though he had only graduated nine months ago, within this short year, he had already experienced a variety of events, so many that calling it colorful would not be an exaggeration. Trading with the many bizarre Starry Sea races at Zhu Tian Ruins Market, exploring the remnants of civilizations, battling space pirate gangs, and personally witnessing Fourth Rank combat units and the projections of Fifth Rank units... All these experiences were filled with curiosity, danger, excitement, and shock, worthy of being described as marvelous. But it must be said that, by comparison, the days as a student were no less significant, equally an indelible and indispensable part of his past life. Now, thinking back, there was a unique flavor to those days. Maybe she heard his soft reflection, for Zhao Ling asked softly from beside him: "What''s wrong?" Song Chi shook his head, tucking away the slight melancholy in his heart. While memories are precious, they belong to the past and one must look forward. "Nothing, just reminiscing about some things from school..." He spoke, not waiting for Zhao Ling, who was preparing to offer elder sisterly advice, to speak, and instead asked: "By the way, Sister Zhao, how do I get to class ten-year-one?" Zhao Ling pursed her red lips, striving to maintain the smile on her face, then turned and pointed towards a building on the side. "The first floor on the left." Hearing this, Song Chi nodded lightly. "Thank you!" ... In the classroom of ten-year-one, alongside the farthest row, second from the front. The girl was wearing a cute cartoon T-shirt with snow-white capris, the hems of which were cut in the quite trendy tassel style of recent years. Her long hair was slightly curly, a few strands carelessly pinned behind her head, revealing clear and luminous eyes above her fair skin like jade, evoking the image of an elf that had descended to the mortal realm. At that moment, a faint calling came from beside her. "Ran Ran, a really handsome guy, one that scores above nine points!" Shen Youran gave her equally delicate best friend an annoyed glance, and with a faint look in her eyes, she casually glanced out the classroom window. Yet this seemingly inadvertent glance seemed to freeze time for her. Outside the classroom, the familiar figure that haunted her dreams stood smiling in the hazy drizzle, an indigo umbrella in hand, silently meeting her gaze through the window. Shen Youran didn''t know how long Song Chi had been standing outside, but she was certain that however long he had been there, he must have been silently watching her for just as long. In that moment, there was nothing else in the girl''s eyes. The tranquility and indifference of the past seemed to dissipate like a dark cloud on the horizon. At the same time, the other students in the classroom had also noticed Song Chi quietly standing outside. Dozens of gazes flitted between Song Chi and Class Teacher Zhou Huali on the podium, speculating about Song Chi''s identity while curious about whom he was looking for. Beside Shen Youran, Zhou Chun quickly noticed her friend''s unusual demeanor and gently called out. "Ran Ran..." But before she could finish her sentence, a bold guess had already formed in her heart. Could it be that he was here for Ran Ran? Or could this man be the elusive Mr. Chi of ten years? In her memory, Shen Youran was known for being calm and gentlethis kind of reaction was unexpected... Apart from Song Chi, who seemed shrouded in mystery, she couldn''t think of any other possibility. Before she could finish her thoughts, Shen Youran had already stood up from her seat and walked to the podium where the class teacher was, whispering an explanation. At the podium, Zhou Huali looked surprised. He turned to glance outside, pausing on Song Chi for a moment before turning back to nod at Shen Youran. After receiving Zhou Huali''s consent, Shen Youran''s cheeks blossomed with a smile, and she hurriedly ran outside. Inside the classroom, as the radiant smile emerged on the girl''s face, accompanied by the faint blush of joy on her cheeks, all the classmates were dazzled by the sight. Outside the classroom, Song Chi, who had caught the entire scene, felt his heartbeat race uncontrollably. Outside the classroom, the girl who had lost all her usual reserve rushed straight into the rain, her eyes seemingly fixed only on the boy standing before her. Within Song Chi, the Spectral Energy flowed, a massive amount of energy wrapping around his legs. In the next second, his figure dashed forward with incredible speed. To the eyes of the students inside the classroom, he seemed to have turned into a blur, reaching Shen Youran in just a few flashes. He raised his right hand high, shielding the drizzly rain above with the dark blue umbrella, enveloping the girl''s form completely under its canopy, while his left hand gently encircled her, pulling her slender waist tightly into his embrace. ``` Chapter 198: Chapter 131: Love of Children (Please Subscribe)_2 ``` "Silly girl, it''s still raining!" "Oh no..." Ahead, witnessing this scene, both male and female students in the classroom let out a chorus of exclaims. The girls were envious! The boys were jealous! Hearing the commotion, Shen Youran''s cheeks flushed red, and she didn''t dare to look back, only burying her face deeper into Song Chi''s embrace. As for Song Chi, he lowered his head to smell the faint fragrance coming from the girl, while with a faint smile, he turned his eyes to the front of the classroom and nodded gently to Zhou Huali on the podium. At the same time, his brow flickered with ghost light, and Cang Qiong was summoned from the Ancestral Torch. Once summoned, the warship began to expand rapidly and soon transformed into a twenty-meter-long Spectral Airship hovering over the academy. A traction beam shone down from above, enveloping Song Chi and Shen Youran, who were tightly embracing each other, then they slowly rose into the air. Seconds later, accompanied by a roar, Cang Qiong vanished from the sky above Jiangyuan First Torch Academy. In the classroom of First Year Section Ten, the class was nearing its end, and he had no intention to continue teaching, meanwhile, he sighed softly to himself. "The offspring of Dinghai Song family, this girl has quite the eye!" As a teacher in an advanced academy, Zhou Huali''s status was also not simple; although he was only a First Rank Torch Ship Captain, he had a Second Rank father and was considered part of the upper echelon of White Tower Floating Land. Therefore, he knew quite a bit about the Dinghai Song family. ... Aboard Cang Qiong, Song Chi had already put down the umbrella, but showed no sign of letting go of the girl in his arms. Shen Youran didn''t resist. She lifted her gaze to meet Song Chi''s, then said softly, "Why did you suddenly come? You didn''t tell me in advance!" Song Chi lifted his hands from Shen Youran''s waist to her fair cheeks and said, "I missed you, so naturally I came." Hearing these soft words of affection, the girl''s bright, clear eyes had already turned into crescent moons, and with the deepening blush on her cheeks, she appeared incredibly enchanting. Before she could reply, an eager Song Chi suddenly leaned down and pressed his lips onto the girl''s pink ones. ... In Baita City''s Maple Leaf Park, as the most popular park on White Tower Floating Land, it was a beloved location for everyone in Baita, commoners and Torch Ship Captains alike. Watching Shen Youran in front of him, who was different from her usual calm self and was loudly chasing after red fallen leaves in the maple forest, Song Chi felt all feelings of loneliness and anxiety due to his impending departure dissolve in that moment; his eyes were filled only with her. After visiting Maple Leaf Park, they went to other places like Baita Lake and White Cloud Mountain in the eastern outskirts of the city district. However, such happy moments always flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was evening. At a street stall in Jiangyuan City District, Shen Youran nibbled on skewers, only relaxing completely in front of Song Chi, doing what she wanted and eating what she craved. But then, she suddenly asked a question that left Song Chi in silence for a long time. "Are you leaving?" Shen Youran wasn''t foolishquite the contrary, she was very clever. She could tell that today''s Song Chi was somewhat off, joyful yet with a hint of sadness. Joyful, as it came from the heart. Sad, as it came from the heart, too. After a long silence, Song Chi nodded. "Yeah, not just me, my dad, my mom, my grandparents, everyone has to leave." Shen Youran gently put down the skewer in her hand, bowed her head slightly, and wiped her palms and the corners of her mouth with a napkin. However, despite her best efforts to hide her feelings, how could she deceive Song Chi, whose Guidance Technique had already advanced to First Rank? ``` But Song Chi didn''t know how to comfort her right then. His departure this time wasn''t like on Earth in the past; from White Tower Floating Land to Dinghai Star Domain, it was tens of thousands of light-years away. He got up and sat next to Shen Youran, once again pulling her into his embrace. And this gesture was like a catalyst. The girl who had been controlling her emotions as best she could suddenly nestled into his chest, sobbing softly. Patting her back, Song Chi didn''t speak, and just let the girl cry out loud. After a while, he lifted Shen Youran''s face, and while wiping away her tears, he whispered softly, "There, if you keep crying, you won''t look pretty anymore!" Having cried, Shen Youran seemed to have adjusted her emotions. She took several deep breaths and then asked again, "Where are you actually going?" Hearing her voice a bit hoarse, Song Chi gathered a thread of Spectral Energy in his hand, gently kneading her fair neck until she was completely recovered, and at the same time he responded. "Dinghai Star Domain. Grandfather was a separated member of the Dinghai Song Family. Now, we need to rejoin the family!" Upon hearing the words "Dinghai Song Family," Shen Youran nodded lightly, repeatedly muttering them in her heart. After a good deal of guidance and comfort from Song Chi, Shen Youran finally came around, and a smile returned to her face. ... The next day, at the gate of Jiangyuan''s First Torch Academy, Song Chi handed a wooden box to Shen Youran. "These are forty bottles of Body Tempering Liquid, which have an effect in assisting the cultivation of the Guidance Technique. Keep this for now, and use it after you awaken. Remember, you can''t use this in front of others, not even your close friends." Shen Youran nodded lightly to show that she understood what Song Chi was saying. Seeing this, Song Chi took out a second box, which was no longer made of wood, but jade. "Open this jade box when you get back to the dormitory!" After a good amount of advice from Song Chi, Shen Youran reluctantly headed for the academy''s gate. Only when her figure had completely disappeared through the school gates did Song Chi, also feeling downhearted, immediately summon the Cang Qiong and sped away. What he didn''t know was that after Shen Youran entered the school, her bright, translucent eyes reddened again, and her gaze showed a hint of determination that others would find hard to detect. ... Baita City, Roaring Lion Courtyard. Just back home, Song Chi ran into his father, Song Chao. Having wrapped up all his affairs, the Song family members naturally all gathered in Baita City. "You''re back. How did it go, did that little girl get angry?" Just like Chen Lixia, Song Chao had long regarded Shen Youran as the daughter-in-law he had chosen, so he cared a lot about this. Song Chi nodded to indicate that nothing was wrong. "That''s good. Also, you have to show some spine and marry her soon." Song Chi was a bit speechless. They hadn''t even graduated yet. In this Interstellar Era, where Torch Ship Captains usually got married at sixty or seventy years old, wasn''t it too early to be nudging him about marriage? Seeing that he had given enough advice, Song Chao didn''t continue on this topic. Instead, he changed the subject, "Alright, go rest. We have to head to Baihe City tomorrow. It''s time to deal with the Tros Family. But I don''t know whether they really control the secret realm." "Mhm!" Back in his bedroom, Song Chi fell asleep immediately. He and Shen Youran had been snuggled up together for a long time the night before, and he''d barely slept. Although they hadn''t gone the last step, he, Song Chi, had the nerve to do everything that could be done, short of that last step. In the end, it was that girl who solved the problem with her hand. PS: Well, good or bad, this romantic phase is coming to an end (I did try my best writing this, it took me four hours, incredibly difficult to write). A new chapter is about to start, and I hope my dear readers will continue to support this book and me, the author. Thanks and tears of gratitude!!! Chapter 199: Chapter 132: The Fall of the Tros Family ``` Chenxing Calendar year 5204, March 12th. As one of the top three families in Baihe City, the Tros Family was still as usual, living in grandeur, the epitome of luxury. In the family hall, Rocke Tros sat in the main seat, listening to the report from the commander of the family''s secret guards. With a stern expression, he sat up straight, and from time to time, sharp gleams flickered in his eyes, exuding an aura of dignified authority characteristic of the head of a family. Ever since he had provided his father with the news of "Void Crystals" half a year ago, and effortlessly snatched hundreds of Void Crystals from the hands of an entrusted auctioneer, despite a slight mishap afterwards which allowed a small mouse to escape, John Tros remained extremely pleased and promptly had him take over the position of family patriarch. At this moment, the secret guard in front of him delivered a piece of news that puzzled him. "According to our investigations, a few days ago, young master Grim contacted a First Rank Torch Ship Captain who is a stranger. The intelligence department found out that this First Rank Torch Ship Captain is a scion of the White Tower Song family." "White Tower Song family?" Rocke Tros murmured, recalling information about the White Tower Song family at lightning speed. A branch separated from the Dinghai Song family, and Song Ming Song of the White Tower Floating Land was regarded as the most likely candidate to advance to Fourth Rank in the next two hundred years, an entity which the Tros Family could not afford to provoke. Thinking of this, he grew curious as to why his nephew had sought out the younger generation of the Song family. What is this kid doing contacting the Song family''s people? After a moment of contemplation, Rocke continued to inquire. "Do you know the reason?" "According to information verified by the intelligence team, the Song family recently acquired a batch of Insect Race refined flesh. Young master Grim wished to quickly enhance his own Guidance Technique Level, hence he took the initiative to make contact with the Song..." Before he could finish, the secret guard commander''s tone abruptly paused. Just as Rocke Tros was feeling baffled, the complexion of the secret guard commander in front of him drastically changed. "Patriarch, we''re under attack!" Rocke Tros''s heart skipped a beat. Although he had assumed the position of the patriarch, the time was still short. He was still in the midst of searching for the news of the Purple Fire Source UpRank and had not yet advanced to Second Rank, so naturally, his perception was not as strong as that of the secret guard commander in front of him, who was already at Second Rank. "What are you waiting for? Quickly gather our forces..." The words had barely left his mouth when several thunderous noises resounded above the entire Tros family compound. Boom! Boom! Boom! Immediately after, terrifying explosions roared. Above, fifteen Torch Warships of various sizes hovered in the sky, looking down at the Nuclear Energy Shield below, which had been dimmed considerably after a round of bombardment. Just like the Blood Blade Star Thieves previously, there was also a hemispherical shield above the Tros family compound that could withstand Third Rank attacks, a Nuclear Energy Shield. In fact, not only the Blood Blade Star Thieves and the Tros family, but most powers within the boundaries of Starry Sea Human Civilization with some ability would usually set up such a Nuclear Energy Shield over their main base to ensure safety. The Furious Lion''s compound also had one. Of course, this was the least effective type. Those powers with greater energy would purchase the extremely high-power Nuclear Energy Shield emitters. Although exorbitantly priced, requiring Floating Land Origin of Fourth Rank and above, the shields they generated could also reach Fourth Rank Energy Level. Below, the Tros family''s reaction was swift. With this sudden change of events, four Escort Ships one hundred meters in length quickly appeared above the family compound, confronting the fifteen Torch Warships above. Of course, these four Escort Ships did not dare to leave the protection of the Nuclear Energy Shield. The two lead kilometer-long Warships among the fifteen above imposed great deterrence on them. Frankly speaking, the strength of the Tros family is not weak. Four Escort Ships, on ordinary days, would be sufficient to protect a family for a thousand years. Unfortunately, today they have crossed the Song family. Above, among the communication projections of the fifteen Song family Torch Warships, grandma Bai Xiuqin spoke out: "John Tros''s Flagship is among them, eldest, you can make your move!" Upon hearing this, inside the lead Cruiser to the left, a circular platform much larger than the Fixed-Point Launch Pad on Cang Qiong started to flicker with Ghost Light, and then four Soldier Figurines, standing back to back atop the platform, abruptly vanished. Simultaneously, a coarse voice came from the Cruiser on the right, that of Song Ming Song. "Take action!" After speaking, he activated the "Shield Breaker" Feature of the Main Cannon on the Furious Lion, and then fired with force. If it were not for the need to draw out John Tros, to prevent him from abandoning the idea of resisting upon the instantaneous collapse of the Nuclear Energy Shield, thus causing him to act in desperation, the shield could have been broken with the first strike. Whoosh! The Main Cannon at the front of the Furious Lion roared, shooting out a beam of light. The next second, the Nuclear Energy Shield, which was still relatively sturdy, suddenly collapsed entirely. This anomaly caused the four Tros family Escort Ships inside the shield to panic immensely. In the Main Control Room of the Covenant, the aged John Tros no longer bore his usual haughty demeanor. His face was gloomy, with a look of terror flitting through his eyes. He had thought that as long as the Nuclear Energy Shield could hold for a minute or two, until the Baihe City''s Headmaster arrived, today''s sudden crisis would surely be resolved. But he did not expect that the Nuclear Energy Shield, at the Third Rank Peak level, would be shattered so quickly. Besides that, there was another hypothesis in his mind that he was reluctant to believe. ``` Chapter 200: Chapter 132: The Fall of the Tros Family_2 ``` Perhaps the group above had already notified Dean Baihe in advance, otherwise, considering the short distance between the family residence and the White Tower First Torch Academy, even if the fifteen unfamiliar Torch Warships had only appeared for mere tens of seconds, it would have been ample time for him to arrive. Aside from bewilderment and fear, John Tros was filled with intense reluctance. It was only a few more months until he could extend his life, continue his search for a breakthrough in the vast Starry Sea. Amidst his strong unwillingness to give up, John Tros tentatively sent a communication request to the two cruisers above. Aboard the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong, who had intended to accept the call, ultimately withdrew his hand under Bai Xiuqin''s stern gaze. On the other side, aboard the Mountain, Song Shan accepted the communication. Seeing Song Shan, John Tros''s pupils shrank sharply. As an old, Second Rank Torch Ship Captain at the peak, how could he not recognize Song Shan? It was no secret among the upper echelons of the White Tower Floating Land that he was from a branch of the Dinghai Song Family. "Lord Song Shan, if I remember correctly, my Tros Family has never provoked your Song Family, have we?" John Tros organized his words, trying to make his tone sound not questioning but respectfully inquisitive. In response, Song Shan, who had prepared his answer, replied: "I heard, your Tros Family controls a secret realm?" In the communication projection, hearing this, John Tros looked astonished, more confusion flashing in his eyes, his face almost bearing a few large question marks. Regardless of whether the other''s expression looked genuine or not, Song Shan said coldly: "Stop pretending. Whether you do or do not, we will know after a thorough search inside and out, but..." Speaking, his tone suddenly changed from cold to severe: "As for subsequent casualties, I cannot ensure anything. Also, don''t expect any help from Dean Baihe, you won''t make it that long!" With that, the shipborne main cannons of the fifteen Torch Warships overhead began to charge again. This sight sent John Tros into an inner frenzy. "Who is it, who leaked it out!" The fact that he controlled a secret realm was something he had never revealed to anyone outside his few closest family members, and he could not fathom how the Song Family had learned of it. "Could it be..." A flash of insight crossed his mind, but he had no time to ponder as a volley from the main cannons of the fifteen Torch Warships overhead would turn the entire Tros Family to dust without the protection of the nuclear energy shield. "Lord Song Shan, it''s true I control a secret realm, but I have a condition!" He had hoped his words would cause the fifteen warships to discontinue their charging, but the increasingly bright beams of light above told him it was a vain hope. John Tros, belatedly realizing something, saw his forced smile quickly fade, replaced by madness. He roared orders to Rocke Tros below in the main hall. "Destroy the secret realm, now!" After saying this, he sneered as he looked back up at the projected image of Song Shan. "Since you never intended to spare my Tros Family from the beginning, don''t expect to get your hands on that secret realm!" Witnessing his frenzied state, Song Shan''s expression remained unusually calm throughout. "Did you think I was idly chatting with you up until now? How laughable!" John Tros''s sneer froze on his face, a bad feeling welling up inside him. Before he could give another command below, Song Mingsong suddenly appeared in the projection screen before him. "Dare to harm my grandson, and unless you can bring the guardian of the White Tower, no one can protect the Tros Family today." Hearing these almost bellowed words, John Tros was utterly perplexed. "Furious Lion, explain yourself, when have I ever..." He paused mid-sentence as another projection connected, showing Song Chi from the Cang Qiong. To leave a deeper impression on the other, Song Chi even wore the mask he had used to conceal his identity. It was this familiar mask that made John Tros instantly remember Song Chi''s identity. "The Void Crystal, it''s you!!" And with that, he fully understood the cause and effect of today''s events. In the projection ahead, Song Chi took off his mask to reveal his true face, smiling slightly: "Seems you remember, tsk tsk, how does it feel to bully the weak? Good, isn''t it?" His words, though uttered in a common tone, had a lethal implication. Previously, his opponent, as a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain, had personally pursued to kill him, and now his two Third Rank Torch Captain elders were looking down from above, ready to annihilate the family behind the opponent. A dramatically ironic reversal, isn''t it. ... Within the Tros Family, after receiving the order, Rocke Tros and a dozen others rushed toward the family''s secret chamber deep underground. But when they arrived at the entrance of the chamber, his gaze sharply intensified. "Grimm, why are you here? Get out of here, take your mother..." Before he could finish, Rocke''s words suddenly stopped as he saw the four terrifying Soldier Figurines radiating intense auras behind his nephew. ``` Chapter 201: Chapter 132: The Fall of the Tros Family_3 "Third Rank Soldier Figurine, you... you''re controlled by the Song Family?" Rocke Tros''s eyes were wide with fury as he stood erect. Dozens of Second Rank Soldier Figurines and a dozen Tros family members behind him rushed toward the secret chamber''s doors. For a time, the entrance of the underground secret chamber was filled with the sounds of fierce combat. ... High in the Vault of Heaven, several kilometers away from the Tros family estate, a kilometer-long warship hovered quietly in the clouds. In the battleship''s main control room, an enlarged projection screen displayed a clear scene of the battlefield above the Tros family estate. The director of Baihe watched the projection screen intently and spoke respectfully to the projection light screen at his side: "Sir, are you sure we should not intervene?" As soon as the words were spoken, an indifferent reply quickly sounded from the communication projection beside him. "There is no need for intervention. The young man from the Song Family seems to have done something significant. Word has come from the Dinghai Song side that they have allowed his branch to return. The face of the Dinghai side must still be given!" "Yes, sir!" If outsiders were present, seeing the director of Baihe, who almost ruled alone over Baihe City, showing such respect, they might have dropped their jaws in shock. However, if they knew the identity of the person on the other side of the communication projection, they would certainly find it only natural. For that person was none other than the being who reigned over the entire White Tower Floating Land. The owner of the Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship "Deep Sea Vast Sky," the Defender of the White Tower Floating Continent. Geralt Eagle ... Hum hum hum! John Tros, aboard the Covenant, had not received a reply from his son below for a long time and had already braced for the worst. He cut off communication with the Song family members. From the moment he saw Song Chi, he knew he had no way back. With Song Mingsong''s temperament, he was bound to kill him. As his gaze grew resolute, the Purple Engine on the Covenant entered an overloaded state, and without hesitation, he activated the main feature of the engine that had saved his life many times before, "Streamlight Sprint." Swish! The Covenant, which mere moments ago was alongside three of the Tros family''s escort ships, suddenly became a streak of light, shooting straight for the Vault of Heaven. This sudden change caught Song Mingsong and Song Shan, both Third Rank Torch Ship Captains, a bit off guard; however, they soon wore cold smiles. Tens of thousands of meters above in the Vault of Heaven, the Covenant, in full sprint, seemed to collide with something. In the midst of a loud humming noise, the entire warship was completely deformed, the bow caved in by over ten meters, even affecting the cockpit, squeezing John Tros into a pulp along with it. The speed of the Streamlight Sprint was astonishing, and under the enormous kinetic energy impact, even an escort ship couldn''t withstand it. Of course, the main reason was that the Covenant John Tros was on had only Blue Quality warship armor, and its own Torch warship hull was mere white. Compared to its Purple Shield and Purple Engine, it was far from comparable. Inside the Song Family warship, the Song family members were somewhat surprised; even they hadn''t expected this outcome. Originally, the layer known as "Void Prison" was only intended to prevent any fish that slipped through the net, but they didn''t expect this unexpected joy. The collision with the Covenant directly resulted in the death of John Tros, the Torch Ship Captain, thus preventing the Covenant from sinking. As a Torch Ship Captain who had lived for nearly three hundred years, his flagship would not lack valuable things, and this was the reason for the Song family members'' delight. Below, seeing the fate of the remaining three Tros family escort ships, they already knew their inevitable end. Without any further hesitation, they madly charged towards the fifteen Torch Warships above, wanting to drag a few down with them in death. However, facing two cruisers and eight escort ships, this was nothing more than a pitiful and final struggle, and they were soon successively sunk. Thus, the Tros family, who had flaunted their power in Baihe City for over two hundred years, faced an inevitable downfall. Chapter 202: Chapter 133: Torch Warship Inheritance Rules · Dragon Blood Mystic Realm In the central square of Baihe City, the usually bustling streets were eerily quiet today, and the few pedestrians who were there all looked tense and hurried along. A virtual game blogger who had just woken up yawned as he walked out of his building and was taken aback by the scene on the streets. After finally stopping a passerby, he quickly inquired about what was going on. "What''s going on? Have you been hit in the head? Didn''t you hear that huge commotion just now? The Tros Family has been annihilated, not a single soul spared. I heard it''s because John Tros''s previous actions of hunting down juniors were exposed, which provoked retaliation from the seniors of the other side." Listening to this explanation, it felt like something out of a novel, which made the game blogger scratch his head, somewhat doubting his life choices. As a native of Baihe City, the Tros Family in his eyes was an absolute top-tier wealthy family. Yet this powerful family, which was daunting in his eyes, had been wiped out in the span of time it took for a nap, which he found hard to accept. And there were thousands in Baihe City at this moment who were just as slow to come to terms with what had happened. ... As for the subsequent events in Baihe City, the Song Family and their entourage naturally had no idea. After annihilating the Tros Family, they quickly tallied their gains, cleaned up the battlefield, and left White Tower Floating Land before the public outcry began, heading out towards the heavens. As to why they cleaned up the battlefield so quickly, one would think that since there was a secret realm, careful consideration of how to handle the secret realm and its entrance would be necessary. Not to mention the various resources within the secret realm, just managing its entrance is a huge challenge. Destroying an entrance to a secret realm is easy, but trying to open another entrance in a different Star Domain that leads to the same secret realm is as difficult as scaling the heavens. To accomplish such a feat, even a Stellar Sea Creature of Fourth Rank Level would not suffice; it requires a power of at least Fifth Rank Level and above. Otherwise, the Moruo Royal Family would not have kept the entrance to the Moruo Secret Realm in Star Region 0155 for thousands of years. Even if Star Region 0155 is riddled with spatial rifts, it was once the heart of the Moruo Civilization, and it''s inevitable that some creatures would try their luck there, relying on special abilities or Strange Objects. For example, the two "Void Membrane" components that Song Ming Song obtained were exactly that. Therefore, having the Moruo Secret Realm in Star Region 0155 is extremely dangerous, far riskier than relocating it to where the remnants of the Moruo Royal Family are now hidden. If there were not a lack of Fifth Rank Level combat power present, they would never have left it so vulnerable. Thus, there is only one possible explanation: the Tros Family did not actually control any secret realm. Inside the Furious Lion Cruiser, Song Chao, Song Hai, and others looked puzzled, and the younger members of the family like Song Chi were even more so; they distinctly remembered that John Tros had personally admitted to having control over a secret realm. Everyone''s gaze turned toward Song Ming Song and Song Shan, who were the first to enter the Tros Family''s underground chamber. At the main control station, Song Ming Song, while operating the Furious Lion at high speed, laughed and said, "Alright, stop teasing you all, come with me!" With that, he switched the warship to its automated piloting mode, commanded by the semi-autonomous onboard intelligence of the Furious Lion; he led Song Shan and the group toward the engine compartment behind the main control room. Hearing this, everyone''s interest was piqued, and curiosity surged anew within them. Judging by the tone of Song Ming Song, it seemed there was still hope. The engine compartment of a cruiser is naturally very large, but what captured everyone''s attention was not the vastness of the Furious Lion''s engine compartment but the warship in the center with its front half caved in. This was the Covenant Escort Ship. When a Torch Ship Captain dies, two things generally happen. First, if the captain issued a self-destruct command before death, then the Torch Warship will sink with them. Second, if the Torch Ship Captain died without any commands, then the Torch Warship will go into preservation mode, until a second Seed of Torch comes to merge with it. As previously mentioned, each Torch Warship can change captains up to three times. This condition only applies to warships that have been under no more than two captains. If already on its third, even if the Torch Ship Captain didn''t issue a self-destruct command before death, the Torch Warship would sink upon the captain''s death. The Covenant at this moment clearly belonged to the second category, with John Tros previously serving as its initial captain (the first). This meant that the warship could change captains twice more if it didn''t sink. Seeing his grandfather and uncle heading straight for the Covenant, Song Chi raised an eyebrow. "Could the entrance to the secret realm be inside a Torch Warship?" Turning to look at Song Qi, Song You, and the others, seeing that they too were visibly perplexed, Song Chi realized that their guesses were likely the same as his. But as they stepped onto the Covenant, the confusion in their eyes deepened even more. At least Song Chi could not sense the slightest spatial fluctuation inside the escort ship. Chapter 203: Chapter 133: Torch Warship Inheritance Rules · Dragon Blood Mystic Realm_2 However, upon further thought, he felt that it was indeed as it should be. If the entrance to a secret realm truly resided within a Torch Warship, then how could such a warship explore the Alien Star Domain? The intense spatial fluctuations produced by the entrance to the secret realm left no room for discussion. If one were to explore the Alien Star Domain while carrying this thing, even the Child of Destiny would likely be doomed. Could it be that the Covenant had long since ceased to explore the Alien Star Domain? Or could it be that John Tros did not actually control the secret realm, and they were merely overthinking it? As he pondered, Song Mingsong abruptly stopped in his tracks. Seeing this, Song Chi and the others following him also stopped. His gaze passed directly over the Second Rank Torch Ship Captains in front like Song Hai and Song Chao, looking towards the back at Song Qi, Song Lin, Song Wen, Song Chi, and Song You, the five of them. As for those even further behind, like Song Bo, Song Shishi, and Song Ting, they were ignored as well. The five of them were somewhat puzzled, unsure of what their grandfather intended. But the words that followed from Song Mingsong soon enlightened them. "You five lads, does anyone have an interest in this Covenant?" The meaning of his words was clearhe was asking if they were willing to give up their own warships to merge with the Covenant instead. As a Second Rank peak Torch Warship, the Covenant was equipped with components that included two of purple quality and more than a dozen of blue. Its combat power was naturally not to be underestimated, and it would likely rank high among Second Rank Torch Warships. However, the attitude of the five was highly unanimous. Without much consideration, they all rejected the offer in chorus. Hearing their response, Song Mingsong laughed out loud, extremely pleased. "Good, worthy of being my grandsons, such high aspirations!" Of course, his words were actually directed at Song Qi, Song Lin, and Song Wen. As for Song Chi and Song You, being the two with the highest innate talent among his grandsons, it seemed only natural to him that they would refuse. If either of them dared to consider inheriting the Covenant, Song Mingsong might explode on the spot. As for the reason, it was quite simple. The big families and conglomerates of Torch Human Civilization clearly had a large number of mothballed Torch Warships, but why then did they go to such lengths to train younger members of their family? Was it because they had more resources than they knew what to do with? Of course not. Although a Torch Warship could change captains three times, it would only possess the potential for continuous enhancement in the hands of the first captain, the original one. Once the captain was replaced, whether the second or third, the warship itself (the Torch vessel) would lose the attribute for further enhancement. Moreover, the quality of the Seed of Torch of the inheritors could not be lower than that of the original captain, the requirement was nothing if not stringent. Naturally, just because Song Chi and the others had refused did not mean the Covenant had lost its value. After all, it was still a Second Rank peak Torch Warship. Just based on its level 29 Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform, the warship''s value was also beyond imagination. When they returned to the family in the future, it could entirely act as communal property for their branch, to be rented out. Those who rent the warship would have to pay certain Merit Points each month or year as rental fees. Don''t think these would be difficult to rent out. On the contrary, the high-rank Torch Warships available for rent were often in high demand. The Dinghai Song Family, with a near three-thousand-year inheritance and nearly ten million blood relatives, had many who had lost their warships due to unforeseen circumstances. How many gave up their own warships to rent higher-rank warships in hopes of increasing the speed of their Guidance Technique training because they saw no hope for promotion? Furthermore, since each warship could only be rented out twice, this increased the shortage of available Torch Warships for rent, even though this restriction meant that the minimum leasing term for Second Rank or higher Torch Warships was over twenty years, which still did not solve the underlying issue. Knowing this situation well, the Song Family had brought a significant number of Torch Warships for rental on their return journey. Aside from the Covenant, there were three Escort Ships of the same rank, seized from the Blood Blade Star Thieves and currently stored within the Mountain belonging to Song Shan. As for the First Rank Spectral Airships, there were even more. The number which had been seized from the Blood Blade Star Thieves and the previously encountered Tros Family was over thirty, and these were separately placed within the flagship of Song Hai, Song Chao, and others. After receiving satisfying answers, Song Mingsong moved forward again, and the group quickly arrived at the component loading area of the Covenant. The group first scanned the nearly thirty components, then their gazes mostly settled on the three that shimmered with a purple hue. One was an Energy Shield, another a Shipborne Engine, and the last was... When they saw the third component, everyone''s eyes lit up, and they all instantly understood the earlier implication in Song Mingsong''s words. John Tros had not lied; he did indeed control a secret realm. It was just that he could move the entrance to the secret realm at will. The secret realm entrance in the underground chamber of the Tros family had indeed existed, but it was destroyed by Song Mingsong and Song Shan, who had arrived early. As for why they destroyed it and why they were not worried that they might never be able to enter that secret realm again, the reason laid right before them on this special purple component. Secret Realm Binder level 20 Chapter 204: Chapter 133: Torch Warship Inheritance Rules · Dragon Blood Mystic Realm_3 ``` Quality: Purple Feature: Secret Realm Entrance Opener Consumption: 1000/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Binding: Dragon Blood Mystic Realm (Damaged) Effect: Bind a secret realm, and upon successful binding, the warship captain will obtain the right to freely enter and exit the secret realm. When entering the secret realm in this way, one can stay in the realm for a maximum of one hour per visit. Buffer: 24 hours No charging required UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 6000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Titanium Crystal {Secret Realm Entrance Opener: Consumption of 10000 Spectral Energy Points, opens an entrance to the bound secret realm in a designated area. There can only be one such entrance at any time.} It was not difficult to discern from the attributes of this component that, through this component, one could enter the bound secret realm once a day, and its feature even allowed for the creation of a doorway to the realm without the need for the intervention of a Fifth Rank Level powerhouse. Seeing this, joy filled everyone''s hearts, and almost simultaneously, the same thought arose. "This secret realm could potentially become our branch''s own private realm, without needing to turn it over to the family." As for why this idea emerged, it was quite simple; while turning over a secret realm to the family would result in a handsome reward, this was clearly not the most cost-effective choice for a secret realm capable of continuously producing a certain type of special resource. The true value of a secret realm lay not only in its special resources but also in its potential for long-term benefits. How could a short-term reward compare to earnings that could continue for hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of years? With this in mind, everyone''s gaze involuntarily shifted to Song Mingsong at the center. Noticing this, Song Mingsong pretended to ponder deeply for a while, until Bai Xiuqin could no longer hold back and pinched him hard, prompting the old man to quickly reply: "Rest assured, this secret realm will become one of our branch''s foundations and will not be turned over to the family. Other direct and legitimate lines of our family also have their own secret realms. This is quite normal within the family, so there is no need to worry about exposure or anything of the sort. Moreover, if the special resources within this "Dragon Blood Mystic Realm" are valuable, it''s highly likely that members of other branches in the family will initiate exchanges with other rare resources." At this point, Song Mingsong''s tone paused, and his gaze swept over the special Purple Component with a rather solemn expression, saying: "Comparatively, the value of this [Secret Realm Binder] component may far exceed the realm of ordinary Purple Components. Without the intervention of a Fifth Rank power, it can freely move an entrance to a secret realm, a function that is bound to drive many small and medium-sized powers crazy, like the previous Moruo Royal Family. Therefore, everything about this component must not be revealed to outsiders. Understood?" "Understood!" After nodding solemnly, smiles that could not be concealed appeared on everyone''s faces, the thought of owning a private secret realm in the future causing their smiles to fully bloom. However, speaking of the secret realm, everyone''s curiosity was rekindled. Through this [Secret Realm Binder], they learned that the secret realm under the control of the Tros Family was named [Dragon Blood Mystic Realm]. Although from the word (Damaged) that followed, they could guess that it was at least a lowest-tier Shattered Secret Realm, it was still a secret realm, and naturally, they were curious about the resources it produced. ``` Chapter 205: Chapter 134: Dragon Blood Tree · Dragon Blood Fruit (Please Subscribe) Seeing the undisguised curiosity expressed by everyone, Song Mingsong himself was actually equally anticipative, but there was no way around it: the "Secret Realm Binder" component could only be activated by the captain of the Covenant. For now, they were at most outsiders and did not have the right. As for dismounting it and then mounting it onto their own warship, once they did that, they would likely have a hard time finding this mystic realm again. When a shipborne component is dismounted, all of its enhancement levels reset to zero, as if it was formatted, and at that time, the "Dragon Blood Secret Realm Mark" bound by this "Secret Realm Binder" would inevitably be erased as well. Attempting to locate this mystic realm in the vast starry sea afterwards would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Therefore, no matter how curious they were, for the time being, everyone could only hold back. Regarding the distribution of those components afterward, aside from the "Secret Realm Binder," there were only two purple components left, both from the Covenant. The components scavenged from the other Tros Family warships, whether damaged during the sinking or not, were at best blue components. The two remaining components on the Covenant were the "Streamlight Kinetic Engine" and the "Mysterious Light Energy Shield," with the "Streamlight Kinetic Engine" being the most precious one. Its active feature "Streamlight Sprint" is an extremely good capability for saving lives. However, it didn''t hold much attraction for Song Chi; he already had the "Phantom Thruster," a special component, and the feature "Phantom Trace" was more than enough for him to save his life. For him, what was more important about a shipborne engine was ensuring an ample supply of Spectral Energy. Of course, the main reason actually was the enhancement level of the "Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine," which had already been enhanced to lv30, not a small consumption of resources, particularly Titanium Crystal. Unless there was an engine component of higher quality, Song Chi would not easily replace it. In the end, the two components were distributed to his mother and aunt Zhao Lan. His mother got the energy shield; the Dragonfly had just been upgraded. Although the ship already had a purple main cannon and a purple "Half-Serpent Soldier Figurine Tree," an energy shield is the most important means of defense and self-preservation for a Torch Warship, so of course, it should be equipped as a priority. As for Aunt Zhao Lan, she was promoted a few years earlier than his mother, Chen Lixia, and she received the purple engine. After the purple components, there were quite a few blue ones. However, Song Chi did not find the Soldier Figurine components he wanted, nor were there any components like the Healing Fruit that repair the ship''s body. He ultimately chose to take the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. Currently, as his supply of Titanium Crystal has been exhausted, purple components like the "Phantom Thruster" and "Brainwave Remote Control System" cannot be further enhanced. However, blue components such as the "Electromagnetic Ray Cannon," "Fixed-Point Launch Pad," "Starry V Type Warship Armor," and "Purple River Translocation Device" do need enhancement, and the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin is exactly what he urgently needs. After allocating the various gains, because the Spectral Energy within their bodies was sealed and they couldn''t practice the Guidance Technique, everyone only had enough time each day to briefly visualize the "Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint." With plenty of time on their hands, they indulged in leisurely conversation. The distance between the Dinghai Star Domain and White Tower Floating Land exceeds ten thousand light-years, and even the blue translocation device on the Furious Lion, enhanced to the Third-Rank limit, can only translocate up to two hundred light-years at a time. Furthermore, it required a ten-hour buffer period after each translocation. So, it was impossible to hurry back in a short time. The journey would be delayed by at least a month, and that was if there were no incidents. If something did happen, this time might even be extended. Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, several days went by. The Silver Spear Floating Land is located to the east of the Golden Shark Starfield, neighboring the Golden Lion Star Domain. Hum, hum, hum! In a burst of intense roaring, the Furious Lion docked in the outer warship docking area of "Silver Spear City," the capital of the Floating Land. The moment they walked out of the hatch, several younger members of the Song Family were nearly dazzled by the bustling scene outside. In the docking area spanning over ten thousand square kilometers, a countless number of Torch Warships were rising and descending in every direction, nearly covering the entire sky above the docking area. Among these warships, numbering at least ten thousand, their own thousand-meter Furious Lion, although not bad, certainly did not stand out. Just at a glance, they saw over a dozen thousand-meter-level Torch Warships in their field of vision, and mixed in were two four-thousand-meter-level Fourth-Rank Zhulu Warships. At that moment, the voice of his uncle, Song Shan, came from behind. "Silver Spear Floating Land is a Level Three Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land with a population exceeding ten billion. Combined with the ''Medium-Range Star Domain Transfer Gate'' established by the neighboring duchy for those coming to rest en route, explore, and participate in various commercial activities, there''s no shortage of visiting Torch Ship Captains. Plus, with a regulation that forbids Torch Warships from entering the city, this prosperity comes as no surprise," said Song Shan. After a pause, he continued: "White Tower Floating Land is a frontier location, while Silver Spear Floating Land''s level of prosperity ranks within the top three in the Golden Shark Starfield. The two are worlds apart." Song Chi and the others nodded in understanding. Although they weren''t precisely clear on what it meant to be "ranked in the top three for prosperity in the Golden Shark Starfield," they did have a concept of a Level Three Life-Form Floating Land. If it is said that over 99% of the life-form floating lands in the Starry Sea do not have a ranking, then among the less than 1% that do, Level One and Level Two life-form floating lands make up over 99%. This means that out of ten thousand life-form floating lands in the Starry Sea, there might be one Level Three Life-Form Floating Land. Chapter 206 - 134: Dragon Blood Tree·Dragon Blood Fruit (Please Subscribe)_2 Just as their minds were aflutter, a voice came from behind once again. However, this time it wasnt from the elder, but from Song Mingsong, who had already summoned back the Furious Lion. "Okay, the medium-distance Star Domain transport gate will probably not open again for another three days, so none of you are allowed to stray today. You have to stay put for at least 24 hours, which means you cant leave until your internal Spectral Energy has been restored tomorrow. For now, lets head over to the hotel we booked." Hearing the serious tone of their grandfather, they all nodded and then quickly walked towards the city center. The medium-distance Star Domain transport gate is said to be a costly project constructed by the Duchys Engineering Academy, designed to interconnect all the Star Domains under the Duchy and promote the circulation and development of the economy. The gate in the Golden Shark Starfield connects to the Golden Lion Star Domain, reportedly capable of transporting thousands of light-years in a single trip and facilitates group transport. However, each transportation consumes significant resources, necessitating hefty fees, and each activation requires several days of buffering. Their arrival was ill-timed, as the last transportation had only recently been activated, so they needed to wait about three days. ... Silver Spear City, Silver River Street, Tengger Hotel. Today marked the second day since they arrived in the Silver Spear Floating Land, yet at this moment, members of the Song Family were not in their individual rooms but had gathered in the kilometer-class Warship Summoning Room located in the hotels underground. In the Interstellar Great Era, Torch Warships are existences that every Torch Ship Captain might need to summon at any given moment. Naturally, the hotel industry, whose main clientele are Torch Ship Captains, could not neglect this fact, and over time, these underground Warship Summoning Rooms came into being. As the name implies, these underground Warship Summoning Rooms are spaces specially carved out beneath the hotels, large enough to accommodate the summoning of a Torch Warship by a Torch Ship Captain, with the kilometer-class rooms naturally corresponding to cruiser-class Torch Warships. Inside the Summoning Room, after a good wait, the feature of the Void Prison that Song Mingsong activated finally took effect. With his active control, the enclosing glow of the space screen covered just the entire underground Summoning Room. At the same time, in a hidden monitoring room of the Tengger Hotel, one of the monitoring screens suddenly went dark, losing all imagery. Seeing this, the monitoring personnel in the room swiftly cut off the monitoring of that particular Summoning Room. The ability to sever the surveillance from the outside precision monitors was sufficient to prove the monitored partys remarkable skills. To avoid provoking those better left unprovoked, hotel monitoring staff would immediately cease monitoring of the designated Summoning Room in such cases. Elsewhere, inside the Summoning Room, the effectiveness of the Void Prison was affirmed as the Song Family members lightly nodded. Soon, a faint humming emanated from the Furious Lions hangar, and then they saw the Covenant, which should have been sealed, slowly emerge. As soon as the Covenant left the hangar, Song Mingsong quickly retracted the Furious Lion, clearing the somewhat cramped space in the Summoning Room entirely. Observing the reinvigorated Covenant, Song Chi remained calm among the crowd, unsurprised. Indeed, the Covenant was already bound to its second captain, and this captain was not a member of the Song Family but a white Seed of Torch from the Tros Family, specially brought out by the uncle. The persons identity was not important because they were already enslaved by a special control component on the uncles flagship, their own warship lost, much like Grimm Tros before them. Their role was to temporarily control the Covenant and establish the entrance to the "Dragon Blood Mystic Realm" bound by the Secret Realm Binder. Afterwards, they would be of no further use. Of course, this didnt mean that the Dragon Blood Mystic Realms entrance would be forever situated here. For now, the Song Family merely wanted to get an early insight into the secret realm. After inspecting the variety of resource outputs within the realm, they would destroy this entrance and wait to relocate it until they had settled back into their family lands. With a flash of light between his eyebrows, Song Mingsongs brows trembled slightly at the Ancestral Aperture, then a tangerine glow flickered from the Starry Sky Monitor embedded in the warship. Following these proceedings, a slight change occurred to the surrounding Void Prison, retaining only its sealing functionality, while its attribute for sealing the internal space was temporarily removed. Then, under the signal from Song Shan, the Tros clansman inside the Covenant took action, activating the Secret Realm Binder. Soon, faint spatial fluctuations emanated from a position not far in front of the Covenant. As time progressed, these fluctuations intensified, until a vortex of void measuring several meters in diameter finally coalesced. ``` Watching the space portal that had appeared out of thin air, the members of the Song Family felt a surge of joy, yet they did not rush forward. Instead, they summoned several soldier figurines to scout ahead. According to the Secret Realm Binders feature description from earlier, this entrance was likely connected to the so-called "Dragon Blood Mystic Realm". However, whether this was truly the case, they could not be one hundred percent certain. Even if it was, the dangers that might be present within the mystic realm were also unknown. Sending the soldier figurines ahead to scout was the most appropriate action. Song Mingsongs gaze shifted, and he glanced at Song Chi standing behind him. Receiving his grandfathers signal, Song Chi nodded. The ghost light flickered on his forehead as the Brainwave Remote Control System aboard the Cangqiong was activated. After making a brainwave imprint on one of the Third Rank Fierce Flame soldier figurines standing before him, four figurines stepped towards the vortex of void. A few minutes later, Song Chi gently shook his head. "There is no danger. The portal leads to a fragment of Floating Land, which should undoubtedly be the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm." Hearing his confirmation, the others were no longer apprehensive, but to be on the safe side, they still had the Third Rank soldier figurines carried by Song Mingsong and Song Shan lead the way. After a bout of mild weightlessness, Song Chi and the others disappeared into the spatial portal. The environment inside the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm was not much different from that of the Moruo Secret Realm they had experienced beforea dark and eternal void of sealed-off star space. The only difference was, compared to the Floating Land in the Moruo Secret Realm, which was at least comparable to a Second Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, the Floating Land beneath their feet was much smaller. Of course, this was not due to the innate size when the mystic realm was first formed but rather due to subsequent damage. The group successively summoned their flagship warships. Song Ting, Song Shishi, and others boarded the Furious Lion, and once the Torch Warships soared into the sky, they soon saw the astonishing ruins at the right corner of the Floating Land below from a birds-eye view. This ruin stretched for tens of thousands of kilometers, destroying much of the primal environment atop the Floating Land below and causing more than seventy percent of the area of this Starry Sea Floating Land to collapse. Inside the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong let out a sigh. "There must have been combat involving powers at the Fifth Rank Level in this mystic realm; otherwise, such destruction would not have been possible. What a pity." As he spoke, his gaze rapidly swept over the intact pieces of Floating Land below, and he quickly said: "Quick, conduct a thorough search of the entire fragment below to see if that special resource unique to the mystic realm has been preserved!" As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen Torch Warships dispersed and descended below, each responsible for a section, and commenced a systematic search of the remaining fragments of the Floating Land. Two hours later, the family regrouped, and after such a lengthy search, they had identified all the resource points preserved on the fragments of the Floating Land below. On one side, Aunt Zhao Hongxue softly reported the findings: "We have identified a total of 15 resource points so far, 14 of which are resources still considered rare in the outside world, including obsidian, mercury crystals, and celestial flowers..." "Additionally, theres one special resource point from the partly destroyed mystic realm, known as the Dragon Blood Tree." What followed was a detailed introduction to the Dragon Blood Tree. The Dragon Blood Tree can produce ordinary Dragon Blood Fruit once every thousand years, which extends life by 10 years, but is only effective for life entities of Second Rank or below. Every three thousand years, it can produce High Rank Dragon Blood Fruit, extending life by 30 years, effective only for Third Rank and below life entities. Every ten thousand years, Top Rank Dragon Blood Fruit can be produced, extending life by 50 years, effective for Fourth Rank and below life entities. While a person can only consume two of the same type of Dragon Blood Fruit, just the lifespan extension feature alone highlights the value of the Dragon Blood Tree and the Dragon Blood Fruit. However, what the Song Family members found most regrettable was that the Dragon Blood Tree grove was situated right at the edge of the battlefield ruins, leaving only ten surviving Dragon Blood Trees. Furthermore, since each Dragon Blood Tree could only bear a maximum of five fruits at a time, the total number of Dragon Blood Fruits in the mystic realm did not exceed fifty. ``` Chapter 207 - 135: Eagle Family - Fourth Rank Life Pressure Among these less than fifty Dragon Blood Fruits, the oldest one was only 999 years, still several months shy of a millennium. One could guess that John Tros must have accelerated the time in this secret realm as soon as he obtained those Void Crystals, but due to what was probably a shortage of crystals, these Dragon Blood Fruits hadnt fully matured. Let alone Dragon Blood Fruits that were over three thousand years old, even those that prolonged life by ten years the millennium Dragon Blood Fruitswere lacking somewhat, requiring a few more months to wait. To this, Song Chi felt it was only to be expected, considering that the Void Crystals he provided were at their highest First Rank, with the vast majority being Zero Rank. If such low-rank Void Crystals could accelerate a secret realm for tens of thousands of years, that would indeed be too far-fetched. From another perspective, this also suggested that these Dragon Blood Trees must have only sprung up recently, being merely the faint remnants of the original Dragon Blood Tree orchard in the secret realm; otherwise, after hundreds of years of accelerated time, the Dragon Blood Fruits would not be under a millennium old. For this, the Song Family members naturally heaved sighs of disappointment. If that original orchard of Dragon Blood Trees had been preserved, not to mention millennium Dragon Blood Fruits, there would likely have been a vast quantity of three thousand-year-old ones, and there might even have been exceptionally rare ten thousand-year-old Supreme Dragon Blood Fruits. Just the thought of possible ten thousand-year-old Dragon Blood Fruits being destroyed in that unknown great battle made everyone feel uncomfortable, resenting the perpetrator for such a wasteful destruction. At this moment, the old patriarch Song Mingsong spoke up: "Remember, if you come across resources like Void Crystals in the future, try to acquire them as long as the price isnt too inflated." As he spoke, Song Mingsongs gaze swept over Song Chi. Though he didnt elaborate, Song Chi understood his grandfathers meaning immediately: he should pay more attention to such opportunities in the Ruins Market Secret Realm. If they encountered Void Crystals again, they must not let them slip by. After everyone nodded in agreement, having completed the inventory of various resource points in the secret realm, they didnt stay long and one by one took their leave. In the external warships Summoning Room, the faces of the Song Family members all bore smiles. Despite some regrets about the once Dragon Blood Tree orchard, they were quite satisfied with this Dragon Blood Mystic Realm overall. At least its signature resources were still present, even if the yield was small. Compared to those Shattered Secret Realms that had lost their special resources, the value was entirely incomparable. Quickly, the group acted together to re-destroy the entrance to the secret realm within the Summoning Room, and then summoned the Furious Lion to retrieve the Covenant Guardian Warship. Only then did they turn to leave. After greeting his elders, Song Chi stayed behind. He summoned the Cangqiong, ready to use the newly acquired thousand strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin to enhance the Cangqiong for a new round. The first to be enhanced was the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon. This Shipborne Secondary Cannon was the only one out of the few blue components on the Cangqiong that had a Feature, and it was a Top Rank among blue components. [Are you sure you want to consume 15 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 8000 Spectral Energy Points to upgrade the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon from Lv20 to Lv21?] "Confirm!" In the end, Song Chi spent 349 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin to enhance this Top-Rank Secondary Cannon from Lv20 to Lv30. Though the cost was astonishing, the enhancement of the Electromagnetic Ray Cannons Attributes was definitely worth the expense. Electromagnetic Ray Cannon Lv30 Quality: Blue Feature: Lightning Arc Splash Consumption: 20 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 2700 No need for Buffering and Charging UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 20000 Spectral Energy Points Lightning Arc Splash: Creatures damaged by the Electromagnetic Thunderball will splash 50% of the damage received to the nearest 12 creatures around them. Not only had the damage surged tenfold, but the effect of the Lightning Arc Splash had also improved significantly. This meant that its area damage would be even more astounding in the futurea piece of good news. After enhancing the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, Song Chi opened the Cangqiongs Attributes panel, contemplating which Component to enhance next. After enhancing the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin left in his hand had dwindled to just over six hundred strands, barely enough to enhance two more Components to the third tier, so careful consideration was necessary. [Name: Cangqiong] [Model: Torch-Spectral Airship] [Level: Lv10] [Base Components: Blue Torch Hull Lv10, Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon (Orange) Lv30, Electromagnetic Ray Cannon (Blue) Lv30, Starshine V-Type Alloy Armor (Blue) Lv29, Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine (Purple) Lv30, Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator (Orange) Lv30, Sky-Eye Patrol Radar (Blue) Lv30, Spectral Cultivation Room Lv0 (8/8)] [Additional Components: Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree (White) Lv20, Brainwave Remote Control System (Purple) Lv23, Abnormal Status Purifier (Blue) Lv20, Purple River Translocation Device (Blue) Lv20, Healing Fruit (White) Lv29, Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) Lv20, Phantom Thruster (Purple) Lv20, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) Lv20 (8/14)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 60000/60000] [Supplies: Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin 20 strands, Third-Rank Floating Land Origin 150 strands, Second-Rank Floating Land Origin 674 strands...] There are five blue Components available for continued enhancement, namely [Starshine V-Type Alloy Armor][Abnormal Status Purifier][Purple River Translocation Device][Fixed-Point Launch Pad] and [Blood Soul Stigma]. His gaze swept back and forth across these five Components, seeking the most cost-effective choice. However, at that moment, Song Tings voice suddenly reached him from the outside. "Song Chi, come out quickly, Dad is calling for you!" Filled with curiosity, Song Chi stepped out from the Cangqiong. He didnt rush to retrieve the Cangqiong, but looked at Song Ting with a questioning gaze. Chapter 208: Chapter 135: Eagle Family - Fourth Rank Life Pressure _2 ``` This girl is full of cunning ideas; she might just want to drag him out shopping. Silver Spear City is incredibly prosperous, an absolute contrast to the White Tower''s five markets, like heaven and earth. He dared to bet that since yesterday, other than the thought of shopping, nothing else likely crossed her mind. In response, Song Ting rolled her eyes. "Believe it or not, Dad mentioned something about attending an auction, and I''m going ahead!" After saying that, she quickly left the summoning room. Song Chi felt a spark of interest within himself. If it was really an auction, then it was something not to be missed. He remembered the last auction he attended at Baihe had featured a Purple-level strange object. Considering the scale of Silver Spear City, an auction held here would undoubtedly have no shortage of good items. Turning around to store away the Cang Qiong, he put the subsequent enhancements on hold and quickly returned to the Tengger Hotel''s lobby. Only after seeing his waiting grandfather and the others did he finally confirm that Song Ting hadn''t been lying to him. Ignoring Song Ting, who was making faces at him, Song Chi quickly approached his parents. "Mom and Dad, what auction is this, and what''s the caliber?" Song Chao turned with a smile and said: "It''s an auction held by the Eagle Chain Auction House, once every ten years. As for the caliber, you just need to know it''s very high. It''s the kind where you can''t enter without at least Second Rank strength." Song Chi was taken aback. An auction that only Second Rank Torch Ship Captains could enter indeed had a high standard. At the previous Baihe auction, only a few Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains attended and, without exception, all were treated as honored guests. Compared to that, the Eagle Chain Auction setting Second Rank as the entry threshold highlighted the vast gap between the two events. This raised Song Chi''s curiosity and anticipation even further. What kind of quality items would appear at such a high-caliber auction? As he pondered this, his grandfather made a move, striding towards the exit. Seeing this, the rest of the family hurried to follow. Along the way, Song Chi asked his father another question. "Dad, is this Eagle Chain Auction related to the "Eagle Family" of the principality?" He asked because the Eagle Family''s reputation was so immense in the entire Chenxing Principality. He remembered textbooks from the past often provided detailed introductions to the Eagle Family. The Eagle Family, one of the four grand families of the principality at the founding of Chenxing, over five thousand years ago, descended from the initial marquis, Robert Eagle, who, following Duke Rosetta, braved hardships to carve out the Chenxing Principality. Finally, Robert Eagle was conferred the title of Marquis of the principality, establishing a lineage that would last through generations as the first Eagle Marquis. It was because of the Eagle Family''s renowned name that Song Chi, when first purchasing large machinery, didn''t hesitate to choose a machinery store under their jurisdiction. Now hearing the word "Eagle" again, Song Chi subconsciously thought of the legendary family of the principality, which prompted his question. Song Chao didn''t ponder too much and simply nodded: "Yes, this Eagle Auction branch in Silver Spear is a chain auction house under the Eagle Family. Their branches exist not only here in the Silver Spear Floating Continent but also in all those Level 2 and above life-type Floating Lands of the principality." Upon hearing this, the lively Song Ting suddenly piped up. "Dad, since the Eagle Family is so powerful and their legacy dates back to the founding of the principality, does that mean they are more prestigious than our Dinghai Song Family?" Caught off guard by this sudden question, Song Chao''s mouth twitched slightly and he found himself at a loss for words. At this moment, their mother, who had been silent until then, stepped forward. She ruffled her daughter''s soft hair and explained softly: "Well, it''s both yes and no." "The Eagle Family has a long heritage, profound family roots, and indeed they are one of the most powerful in the principality, with few families able to compare to them. But..." At this, Chen Lixia''s tone shifted: ``` "Since the death of the first Marquis Robert Eagle over a thousand years ago, after his failed attempt to reach the Sixth Rank, the Eagle Family has been embroiled in power struggles that have lasted for more than a millennium, with three factions within the family continually checking and balancing each other in an endless internal conflict." Upon hearing this, Song Chi had already grasped the situation; it was clear that after the death of the original Marquis Eagle, the one who took over the leadership lacked sufficient prestige, leading to dissent among the various factions and plunging them into ceaseless infighting. A thousand years of infighting is terrifying to contemplate; even if the Eagle Family once had a profound foundation, they must be finding it hard to keep up. Thus, the message from his mother was simple: the current Eagle Family was but a paper tiger, fragile and weakened within. Of course, this fragility was only relative to other powers of the same size. As the saying goes, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse, and any ordinary Fourth Rank family that dared provoke them would likely be crushed in an instant. ... Now knowing that the Eagle Auction House was indeed a property of the Eagle Family, Song Chi''s anticipation for the auction grew even stronger. Even if, as his mother stated, the Eagle Family''s strength was not what it once was, stepping back, this was still an enterprise of a founding family of the Principality, so wouldn''t their vision and scope naturally far exceed those of ordinary auctions? Silver Spear City, Glittering Street. As the most prosperous area in Silver Spear City, this place could be described in one phrase: every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. The Silver Spear branch of the Eagle Auction House was located here, spanning thousands of square metersa testament to its immense wealth. Today, the entrance of the Eagle Auction House was exceptionally bustling, with the latest models of the Penta Energy Vehicles, produced by the Principality, descending onto the street in front of the venue. One after another, elegantly dressed figures emerged from these energy vehiclesmen genteel and refined, women graceful and dignified, drawing gasps of admiration from the crowds on both sides of the street. "Brother, didn''t you say the Tri-Energy Model was the latest? How come there''s now a Penta Model?" Song Ting stared at the four and five-model energy vehicles which appeared even more luxurious than the Tri-Energy Model, full of confusion. To this question, Song Chi smiled. "Silly girl, to places like the White Tower Floating Land at the frontier, the Tri-Energy is the latest model because these fourth and fifth models simply aren''t supplied there." Just by the looks of the latest Penta Model, one could tell they were extremely expensive. If transportation costs were added, how many in a small place like the White Tower Floating Land could afford to buy them? Instead of going through the effort and cost, it''s better to focus on the prosperous lands of the Principality. Ignoring those who paraded around as if they were nobility, the Song family group quickly entered the auction house one after another. Although the auction house rules stipulated that only Second Rank Torch Ship Captains and above had the qualifications to enter, Torch Ship Captains could bring their families, so Song Chi and the rest of the younger generation did not encounter any obstructions. Once inside the auction house, even someone with the disposition of Song Chi was somewhat shocked. The cylindrical building spiraled upwards, with a private box every ten meters or so. There wasn''t the usual auction stage seen in common auctions; each box was equipped with real-time communication, and once the auction started, every item would have its information projected directly into each box. In one of the upper-middle boxes, the Song family members sat on the circular sofa, waiting for the auction to begin. Half an hour later, as an image suddenly appeared in the real-time communication screen at the front of the box, Song Chi''s entire body jolted, his hair standing on end. It wasn''t just Song Chi and the other younger members of the Song family; Song Shan, Song Hai, and others felt the same, and even Song Mingsong, sitting in the principal seat, experienced the same chilling effect, as if death was a mere step away. At first, the aura seemed vast like the abyss, then ethereal like the wind, and finally, turned into bone-chilling cold, unpredictable and ever-changing. Thankfully, it only lasted for the span of a breath before dissipating like smoke, as if it had never been there at all. From the principal seat, Song Mingsong''s face was tight as he said solemnly: "That was Fourth Rank Life Pressure!" Without waiting for others to speak, he continued on his own: "It seems that the Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain of this Eagle Auction House is using this method to warn everyone not to cause trouble during the auction!" PS: I noticed that many readers were not satisfied with the handling of the situation with Li Dong and his group. So, I have revised Chapter 130, changing it so all of them were killed off. Those interested can go back and have a look. Well... that''s it. Chapter 209: Chapter 136: Orange Main Cannon - Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon In the private box, everyone''s heart couldn''t calm down for a long time. The feeling just now, that life and death were not in one''s own hands, as if others could let one die without a sound with a mere thought, was indeed not too pleasant. However, before they had time to readjust their emotions, the figure in the live communication projection in front of them began to speak slowly. "Eagle Family Auction House - Silver Spear chain branch, the 258th auction, is now officially open!" Song Chi did not pay any attention to what the figure was saying. His gaze was fixed on the live communication projection, or more accurately, on the figure in the projection. This person was clearly floating in mid-air above the auction house, yet no Spectral Energy fluctuations could be seen around him. Although his face was not covered, no one in the auction house could see it clearly. That''s when he heard his father''s voice in his ear. "This person is the Fourth Rank existence of the Eagle Family stationed at the Silver Spear branch, surrounded by a Fourth Rank Lifeform force field. Those below Fourth Rank cannot capture his true face." Upon hearing his father''s explanation, Song Chi suddenly understood, and then he asked another question that he was quite curious about. "Dad, I remember the guardian of our White Tower Floating Land is also a member of the Eagle Family, right? What''s their relationship?" He remembered hearing from his mother and father in the past that the guardian of the White Tower seemed to be named Geralt Eagle, obviously also a member of the Eagle Family. And it was precisely because of this that his curiosity was piqued. The figure before him and the guardian of the White Tower, both members of the Eagle Family and both Fourth Rank Level Torch Ship Captains, why was there such a huge disparity between their situations? One had been stationed in a remote borderland for a hundred years while the other managed a large, well-reputed auction house on the prosperous Silver Spear Floating Continent, opulently wealthy. Upon hearing this, Song Chao did not respond immediately. At this, Song Chi glanced at the live communication projection in front, and did not continue to press the question. It wasn''t until the figure in the live communication projection completely vanished after a flicker that Song Chao spoke in a low voice: "This person is the cousin of that White Tower guardian, born into one of the three major factions of the Eagle Family. The White Tower guardian has reached his position step by step on his own merit, but without someone above him, he''s been subjected to ostracism!" Hearing this, Song Chi shook his head. A person who had worked his way up step by step, whether in terms of innate talent, character, or encounters, was definitely top-notch. Yet such a person with great potential for the future was being undermined by his own clan members to such an extent that it reflected just how severe the infighting within the Eagle Family had become. Even at the bottom of his heart, Song Chi harbored a more direct thought. "This family is indeed rotten to the core!" However, although he had these reflections, he wouldn''t say them out loud. There were definitely many within the Chenxing Principality who shared his views, but to openly declare them would likely invite trouble to his doorstep. Without time to think too much, shortly after the disappearance of the Fourth Rank existence, the live communication projection quickly fluctuated, and immediately the information about the first auction item was displayed. [Item Name]: Magnetic Field Shield Generator [Attributes]: Magnetic Field Shield Generator lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Shield Value increased by 25% Consumption: 7/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 17 Shield Value: 213/213 Charge: 30s; Post-overload Buffer: 1 hour UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Energy Points, 1 ton of Magnetic Ore [Auction Conditions]: Second-Rank or above Floating Land Origin, same Quality Component for barter, specific materials needed for advancement from Second to Third Rank are acceptable. As soon as this auction information appeared, different bids quickly flashed one after another on the live communication projection. [500 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin] [600 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin] [800 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin] [One Purple Quality engine + 50 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin] [One piece of Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence + 200 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin] ... These bids ranged from low to high, and it seemed that there were staff from Silver Spear Auction House operating behind the live communication projection, moving each higher valued bid automatically to the top of the projection. However, among the members of the Song Family, none had ever attempted to make a bid; as it stood, all eight of the family''s Second-Rank Torch Ship Captains were already equipped with Purple Quality Energy Shields, and Song Mingsong and Song Shan needed no further mention. As for Song Chi and the other four First Rank juniors, aside from Song Chi himself, even though they had substantial gains in the recent two operations, asking them to buy a Purple Energy Shield was certainly beyond their financial means. Even Song Chi himself, without utilizing those 150 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, could not afford a Purple Component. He currently had over two hundred thousand Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and over ten thousand First Rank Floating Land Origin at his disposal, but regrettably, both were the lowest rank of Floating Land Origin, only needed by Low Rank Stellar Sea Creatures. As for an auction like this, they were utterly irrelevant. He had considered exchanging them on the black market, but in the black market, generally only exchanges between Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin were supported, with Second-Rank Floating Land Origin seldom appearing, and even if it did, it would be in paltry amounts like ten or twenty strands, hardly stirring any interest. Song Chi''s only option for utilizing his surplus was during the closing stages of each Ruins Market trade, overpaying with Zero Rank or First Rank Floating Land Origin to exchange with Alien Species, but even that would net only a hundred or so strands at a time, barely exceeding two hundred at most. Although not insignificant, compared to the earnings of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin after each Ruins Market trade, it was nowhere near balanced. Chapter 210: Chapter 136: Orange Main Cannon - Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon Part 2 ``` This also led to an increasing accumulation of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origins in his possession after each Ruins Market transaction. For this problem, Song Chi had actually been considering and trying various solutions for quite some time. For instance, he was preparing to set up a dedicated Floating Land Origin exchange store in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, to raise the exchange ratio a bit, so that he wouldn''t have to wait until the end of each Ruins Market to set up a stall for exchange, which should significantly increase the number of Second Rank Floating Land Origins he could trade for. Additionally, he inquired with his grandfather and father, they all said that when they return to their main family home, there would also be opportunities for such exchanges there. It is said that on the higher-class Starry Sea Floating Lands, their Origin Cores can slowly nurture Low Rank Floating Land Origins into High Rank ones over time. However, this nurturing process is neither short nor can it handle large quantities at a time, so the exchange amounts are likely not to be substantial. Lastly, Song Chi had already been converting these Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origins into Starry Sea Oddities that couldn''t be transformed into shipborne components, and then attempting to exchange or sell these Strange Objects at the Ruins Market afterward. However, this method involved unpredictable delays, and it was hard to quickly liquidate these purchased Oddities, so Song Chi did not dare to buy too many at once. He shook his head, pushing all these thoughts to the back of his mind, and at this moment, the [Magnetic Field Shield Generator] in the real-time communication projection had been successfully auctioned off. The final price displayed in the transmission was one Purple Quality transition device + 300 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Following the successful sale of the first item, the information for the second item soon emerged. It was also a component of Purple Quality, but instead of an Energy Shield, it was a Main Cannon. In response, Song Chi appeared calm on the surface, but internally he was astonished at the scale of the Silver Spear Auction. "Surely all the items in this auction won''t be below Purple Quality?" Muttering to himself, he finally saw an item of normal appearance as the third item: a Blue Quality component. Although it was a Top Rank Blue Oddity with a special Feature, it was still Blue, not a Purple Component. In the following half hour, the Silver Spear Auction brought out more than fifty items, with the worst being Blue Top Rank Components. While there would occasionally appear some special Enhancement Resources, they were also the type of resources that would increase the success rates for First Rank and Second Rank Torch Warship UpRanks, so their value was certainly no less than that of Top Rank Blue Strange Objects. During this time, grandfather purchased a special resource called "High-Purity Sulfur Crystal," intended for grandma Bai Xiuqin. Besides that, uncle Song Shan made one purchase, securing a fist-sized piece of "Millennium Volcanic Magma Iron Essence." This Millennium Volcanic Magma Iron Essence is one of the several Enhancement Resources needed when a First Rank Torch Warship attempts to Advance to Second Rank; it was presumably prepared for big brother Song Qi in advance. Song Qi, who is now forty-four years old and had awakened the Seed of Torch for fourteen years, had reached the Peak of First Rank three years ago and was expected to attempt breaking through to Second Rank after further refining his Flagship. Besides these two occasions, no one else actively bid on any items. From the side of the private room, Song Chi''s calm gaze narrowed slightly as he focused on a new item appearing in the real-time communication projection. [Item Name]: Stealth Light Platform [Item Attributes]: Stealth Light Platform lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Stealth Trace Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Upon installation, a transparent Stealth Light Cloak will be generated automatically, hiding all light fluctuations within the cloak as long as the ship does not initiate an attack or is attacked. Charge: 60s; Post-Overload Buffer: 60 minutes UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Spectral Energy Points, 7 Zero Rank Life Cores {Stealth Trace: Consumes 1000 Spectral Energy Points, the shipborne Warship will actively enter a Stealth state for 30 minutes with a priority of 400, firing or taking hits will exit Stealth mode, with a 24-hour Buffer.} [Auction Method]: Second Rank or above Floating Land Origins, same Quality special Components, Void Crystals, etc. are acceptable. The reason he fixated on this [Stealth Light Platform] as soon as it appeared was not because of Cang Qiong; although the "Stealth Trace" Feature was quite decent, the place that needed this component the most was the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. The Ruins Market had already been strengthened to lv16, and it seemed just a few more times before it would Advance to Second Rank. To avoid the disruption caused by the First Rank UpRank, it was necessary to conceal the intense radiance emitted during the Great Rank UpRank, and this [Stealth Light Platform] appeared to be a perfect fit. Leaning close to his father''s ear, Song Chi whispered softly: "Dad, I want this [Stealth Light Platform]!" ``` Song Chao glanced at his son and did not ask further, only whispered softly, "How much Second Rank Floating Land Origin do you have?" Hearing this, Song Chi immediately took out all 674 strands of the Second Rank Floating Land Origin he had left. After receiving these strands of Floating Land Origin, Song Chao began to bid directly. [700 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin!] [800 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin!] Because the only value this component held in the eyes of the Torch Ship Captains was its "Stealth Trace" feature, as for the light-concealing brilliance, it was mostly non-essential. Therefore, the bids for this Purple Component were all in Floating Land Origin and no one was willing to trade a Purple Quality component of the same quality, effectively reducing the value of this component. Soon, Song Chao once again made a bid. [1400 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin!] With this bid, there suddenly were no more follow-up bids. Seconds later, a gentle female voice emerged from within the Song Family''s private box. "Congratulations on successfully winning the 53rd auction item. The item will be delivered outside your box shortly, please be ready to sign for it." A few minutes later, with the sound of a soft doorbell, Song Chao got up and went towards the box''s main door. Before long, as he returned, his hands held a cluster of purple brilliancethe [Stealth Light Platform] component. Receiving the component, Song Chi was extremely delighted, and with this, there would be no more concerns for him during the subsequent progress in the Ruins Market. Carefully storing the component in the Ancestral Torch, Song Chi whispered to his father at his side, "Dad, wait for me for a few months, this" Before he could finish, Song Chao''s eyes already narrowed. Seeing this, Song Chi quickly shut his mouth, no longer speaking of the issue concerning the more than seven hundred strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Time flew quickly, and another half-hour passed. As the ninety-eighth auction item was bought, a line of text suddenly appeared on the real-time communication projection. [The following is the first of the last two star items of this auction!] With the appearance of these words, the curiosity of all the Torch Ship Captains in every private box was piqued, their gazes were firmly fixed on the communicative projection ahead. The next moment, the breaths within all private boxes uniformly paused, then transformed into heavy gasps. It was the same inside the Song Family box, because the message of the anchor auction item appearing on the communicative projection was somewhat astonishing. [Auction item name]: Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon [Auction item attributes]: Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Apocalyptic Annihilation Pulse Feature 2: Main Cannon might increased by 40% Consumption: 500/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 27 Charge: 10s; Buffer: 60s UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 Energy Points, 1 Heavenly Annihilation Crystal Stone {Apocalyptic Annihilation Pulse: Consumes 2000 Spectral Energy Points, after charging for 5 minutes, fires an annihilation pulse wave in a specified direction with 150% of main cannon''s might, the pulse wave possesses extremely strong penetration ability (Armor Break +300), buffer time of 72 hours.} [Auction method]: Third Rank or above Floating Land Origin, components of the same quality, specific enhancement resources required for a Third Rank Torch Warship to advance to Fourth Rank, etc. are all acceptable. Upon seeing the attributes of the Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon, an Orange Quality Shipborne Main Cannon, more than ninety percent of the Torch Ship Captains present showed a burning desire in their eyes, their breathing becoming exceptionally heavy. An Orange Glory Quality Shipborne Main Cannon was exceedingly rare and its value was beyond measure. Chapter 211: Chapter 137: Orange [Deep Space Long-Range Detection Radar] · Fourth Rank Void Crystal In the private box, Song Chi keenly detected the gleam that flashed in his grandfather Song Mingsong''s eyes from the main seat. Although it was fleeting, because he himself wasn''t too concerned with the [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon]. After all, the Cang Qiong already had the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon], a main cannon that was not the least bit inferior, and a Torch Warship would have to be at least a cruiser to load a second main cannon, which was still far off for him. Therefore, he accurately captured this glint. "Could it be that Grandfather is very interested in this main cannon?" Song Chi''s eyes shimmered as he pondered to himself. What he didn''t know was that the truth was indeed as he had thought. It had been nearly sixty years since the Furious Lion was promoted to Third Rank, yet aside from an auxiliary [Starry Sky Monitor], there were no other components of Orange Quality on the warship. It wasn''t that he didn''t have quality items in his hands, such as the [Terra Primeval Stone] previously presented. Even if it couldn''t be transformed into a shipborne component, the mere words "Orange Quality" were enough to prove its preciousness, or else it wouldn''t have been brought out so casually. The reason there weren''t any was because, within the territories of the Torch Human Civilization, shipborne components of Orange Quality were rare to begin with. Even if someone obtained them, they were typically equipped personally, and those available for auction were even scarcer. Encountering such a hard-to-come-by opportunity, Song Mingsong naturally would not let it slip away easily. Under the watchful eyes of everyone in the private box, he swiftly reached forward and tapped several times on the real-time communication projection in front of him. After inputting the words "800 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin," he immediately sent it upward. [800 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin!] Upon seeing his grandfather''s bid, Song Chi took a deep breath. With the help of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he had barely managed to obtain 150 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Now seeing his grandfather splurge 800 strands in one go, he was of course astonished. Yet, 800 strands were far from the point. As the bidding grew more intense, Song Mingsong placed several more bids in succession. [900 strands] [1200 strands] [1300 strands] 1300 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin was definitely an astonishing number. Despite a conversion rate of 10:1, equivalent to one million and three hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, the reality couldn''t be calculated that way. Even Second Rank Floating Land Origin was extremely difficult to exchange on the market, to say nothing of Third Rank. Even if someone urgently needed a large sum of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1300 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin couldn''t possibly only be exchanged for one million and three hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. The number would have to be at least quadrupled. However, such an amount of Third Rank Floating Land Origin eventually led to a not-so-optimistic result. Because suddenly, someone put forth Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. [1200 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin.] The difference was huge, even though it was only 10 strands. Just like the current state of Song Mingsong, upon seeing the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, his expression instantly darkened. A well-known fact in the Shattered Starry Sea is that there''s an insurmountable essential gap between third-tier life forms and fourth-tier life forms. The same applies not only to lifeforms but also to things like the Floating Land Origin and Starry Sea Floating Land. If one were to say that among ten thousand pieces of Life-Form Starry Sea Floating Land, one might find a Level 3 Life-Form Starry Sea Floating Land, then a Level 4 Life-Form Starry Sea Floating Land could emerge from one hundred thousand or even a million pieces of Life-Form Floating Land. There''s no need to say more about Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, which requires Level 4 or higher Starry Sea Floating Land to be stably produced. As for Level 3 Starry Sea Floating Land, it may occasionally produce a few strands, but it''s extremely unstable. It might not produce a few strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin for several years, but the likelihood is that it might not produce any for a hundred or even a thousand years. Therefore, when those 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin appeared, Song Mingsong''s expression turned sour in an instant. He tried to raise his bid directly to [1700 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin], but the display in the real-time communication projection ahead still showed [1200 strands of Third Rank + 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin]. Inside the private box, Song Mingsong''s breathing was exceptionally heavy. As a Third Rank Torch Captain from the Dinghai Song family, even though he was exiled not long after being promoted, his assets were incomparable to an ordinary Third Rank Torch Captain. If it were only about Third Rank Floating Land Origin, he feared no one with his wealth. But Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin was different. Third Rank Floating Land Origin and Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin seem to differ by only one rank, but their actual values cannot be compared at all. One simple point is that for the shipborne components at the Third Rank limit to be enhanced to Fourth Rank, one needs not only Third Rank Floating Land Origin but also Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, otherwise, it''s impossible to perform the enhancement and rank up. Just as Song Mingsong was about to give up on further bidding out of sheer disappointment, Song Chao stepped up beside him. "Dad, here are 20 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin that Little Chi got from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. See if it can be of use." As he spoke, he handed over the twenty strands of Floating Land Origin that Song Chi had quietly given him. Song Mingsong was overjoyed. He glanced at Song Chi from the corner of his eye but didn''t make it too obvious. He was so careful, naturally not because he distrusted the family members in the box, but because Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin was too astonishing and involved significant implications. It was improper for Song Chi, a First Rank Torch Captain, to present it, especially since the Song Hai and Song Yang families were still unaware of the existence of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, and it was difficult to explain, so they simply kept it quiet. Having acquired the 20 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Mingsong quickly made another offer. Chapter 212 - 137: Orange [Deep Space Long-Range Detection Radar] · Fourth Rank Void Crystal_2 Chapter 212 - 137: Orange [Deep Space Long-Range Detection Radar] Fourth Rank Void Crystal_2 Several minutes later, he spent 1600 strands of Third Rank Floating Land and 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin to successfully secure the Orange [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon] for himself. Once the auction result was confirmed, Song Mingsong could no longer contain himself and burst into loud laughter, his hearty laughter echoing throughout the entire private box. It was only because the private box had a very strong soundproofing effect; otherwise, probably half of the auction house would have heard his laughter. "Dong dong dong!" Soon, there was a doorbell sound from the box, and after Song Mingsong went out to sign for the delivery, Song Hai and Song Yang moved closer to Song Chao. "Little brother, that was Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, where did it come from?" For their questioning, Song Chao could only make up an excuse on the spot. "I obtained it by chance during an exploration of the Alien Star Domain..." Upon hearing this perfunctory response, Song Hai and the others were naturally unsatisfied. Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin was something that could only be produced by a Fourth Level Starry Sea Floating Land, and how could one so easily come by it? However, before the others could continue their questioning, Song Shan on the side spoke up. "Enough with so many questions. The little brother has been promoted to a Second Rank for more than thirty years; does he have to inform you about every little incident he encounters?" As someone in the know about the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Shan probably guessed the origin of these 20 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin and took the initiative to speak up to help Song Chao out of the predicament. After hearing Song Shan speak, Song Hai and Song Yang did not pursue their questions further, and Song Mingsong quickly returned as well. His face was flushed with joy, clearly having successfully acquired the [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon]. In the private box, the faces of everyone from the Song family also showed genuine smiles. A main cannon of Orange Quality could undoubtedly drastically enhance the combat power of the Furious Lion, and its improvement in combat power would also signify an overall boost to the strength of their lineage, naturally a good thing. Just as the family members were all happy for the old man, the projection of real-time communication at the forefront displayed the information about the last major auction item. It was an item called [Deep Space Long-Range Detection Radar], also of Orange Quality. Its two features were {Detection Range Increase by 40%} and {Priority in Detection +500}, making it an extremely top-rank space radar. Indeed, as soon as its specific attributes appeared, it quickly sparked a frenzy among many bidders. Song Chi felt equally passionate about it. The Cangqiong only had a blue radar installed, which was far inferior, but he also knew his limits. With his current financial status, there was no hope of acquiring this radar. And sure enough, within a short period of time, the price had already soared to [1500 strands of Third Rank Floating Land + 10 pieces of Third Rank Void Crystals]. The 10 pieces of Third Rank Void Crystals were equivalent to 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. This bid was already very close to the grandfather''s bid for the [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon], yet the end was far from in sight. Suddenly, a new bid appeared. [1200 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 20 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin.] And then another bid followed. [1100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 30 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin.] Seeing this, Song Mingsong, who had already put away the [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon], said with a serious tone, "It must be a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain joining the auction!" Upon hearing this, the first thought that came to Song Chi''s mind had nothing to do with the [Deep Space Long-Range Detection Radar]. "Does that mean the auction of the [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon] just now didn''t involve any Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains?" ``` After a moment of contemplation, he quickly came to understand the reason behind it. According to the official authoritative statistics of Torch Human Civilization, among all basic warship components, main cannons, secondary cannons, and engines are the most common, followed by warship armor, then energy shields, and lastly, the spatial detection radars. Therefore, a high-quality spatial detection radar is much rarer than an equivalent main cannon, which is probably why Grandpa could so easily secure the "Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon." While he was reflecting on this, a new bid appeared on the real-time communication projection. [1500 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, 10 pieces of Third-Rank Void Crystals, and 1 piece of Fourth-Rank Void Crystal.] Seeing this, the majority of the Torch Ship Captains in the auction were greatly surprised. In every Silver Spear auction event in the past, the presence of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin was almost expected and acceptable. But a Fourth-Rank Void Crystal is different; it can easily be exchanged for a strand of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin, and more importantly, it could accelerate a common Shattered Secret Realm by thousands of years or even a Starry Sea Secret Realm by a millennium. It was truly a rare and valuable commodity. As expected, the "Deep Space Long-Range Detection Radar" was successfully purchased by the bidder. With that, the once-in-a-decade Silver Spear auction came to an end. Walking out of the auction with the elders, Song Chi felt somewhat emotional. After this auction, his understanding of his own wealth had been completely renewed. Although he was considered financially well-off among the Zero Rank, First Rank, and even Second Rank Torch Ship Captains, in front of those tycoons, he was still far, very far behind. Right now, the Ruins Market was only at level 16, and it would need at least three more transactions to reach level 19. And judging from the previous promotion from Zero Rank to First Rank, even if it reached level 19, the Ruins Market would likely need additional conditions to promote to Second Rank. Therefore, elevating it to Second Rank in a short period was clearly impossible. He could only proceed slowly. Thinking about this, he instinctively felt a bit anxious, wanting to upgrade the Ruins Market to Second Rank as soon as possible, for that would increase his earning speed and the chances of acquiring Second and Third Rank Floating Land Origins. But he quickly shook his head, discarding this impractical thought from his mind. Right now, the Ruins Market was only at level 16, and it would need at least three more transactions to reach level 19. And judging from the previous promotion from Zero Rank to First Rank, even if it reached level 19, the Ruins Market would likely need additional conditions to promote to Second Rank. Therefore, elevating it to Second Rank in a short period was clearly impossible. He could only proceed slowly. "There''s no rush in this matter, and compared to other Torch Ship Captains of my age, my promotion speed is already incredibly fast!" Comforting himself with these thoughts, Song Chi felt much better. Not long after he walked into the Tengger Hotel, he heard his grandfather Song Mingsong''s voice. "Little Chi, come to my room later!" ... In the hotel room, Song Mingsong''s body emitted Spectral Energy, forming a Spectral Energy isolation screen around him. "Little Chi, I have urgent use for the remaining 10 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, so I can''t give them back to you for now. Hmm, Grandpa has two compensation methods for you!" Song Chi quickly shook his head at the mention of compensation, but Song Mingsong''s words were even quicker. "Don''t refuse. At over two hundred years old, should I be relying on my grandson for support? Moreover, you''ve already helped me greatly by securing that ''Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon.''" Saying this, he explained his two methods of compensation in detail. Firstly, he would return 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin to Song Chi within a year. Secondly, he would mortgage that "Terra Primeval Stone" directly, and whatever the Orange Terra Raw Stone was exchanged for in the future would be Song Chi''s. Between these two choices, Song Chi hesitated for a moment but eventually chose the second option. After all, one complete Orange Quality Strange Object was definitely more precious than 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, assuming the Strange Object was successfully traded; otherwise, all bets were off. Nevertheless, Song Chi had great confidence in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Even if it wasn''t successful in the short term, as the market''s Rank increased, not only Orange Oddities but even Red Epic Quality Strange Objects would be within easy reach. Upon receiving Song Chi''s answer, Song Mingsong didn''t keep him any longer. He quickly went to the Underground Battleship Summoning Room of the hotel, eager to install and enhance the "Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon." As for Song Chi, he also headed to the Underground Battleship Summoning Room, specifically a 20-meter-sized one. After summoning the Cang Qiong, he disappeared into the ship as soon as its hatch closed. The warship itself had a strong shielding effect, making it impossible for the outside world to detect what was happening inside. Only then did Song Chi dare to enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market without any reservations. ``` Chapter 213: Chapter 138: Dinghai Star Domain - Mobile Warstar ``` Zhu Tian Ruins Market, upon entering, Song Chi directly headed to the special configuration slot area and took out the Stealth Light Platform. After being loaded for 60 seconds, an invisible light shield, barely perceptible to the naked eye, quietly enveloped the surface of the Ruins Market, or more accurately, covered the inside of the outer realm''s Spectral Energy Formation defensive light shield. In this way, all light and shadow fluctuations within the Ruins Market could be completely concealed, and as long as the Spectral Energy Protective Array did not overload when under external attack, the Stealth Light Cloak would not fail. The Stealth Light Platform was now effective, and the next natural step was enhancement. The subsequent advancement of the Ruins Market was from First Rank to Second Rank; to ensure that the light and shadow disturbances generated by the advancement could be completely concealed, Song Chi directly upgraded the level of this component to lv20. As for the specific attribute changes, the charge time was reduced from 60s to 30s, and the post-overload buffer decreased from 1 hour to half an hour. The amplification of the Stealth Trace feature was also improved. {Stealth Trace: Consume 5000 Youneng Points, equip the warship to actively enter a stealth state, duration 120 minutes, priority 800. Exiting stealth state upon attacking or being attacked, with a buffer of 12 hours.} Of course, the most important enhancement was the invisible Stealth Light Cloak, which, upon being enhanced to Second Rank, greatly improved its effectiveness in concealing light and shadow fluctuations. After enhancing the Stealth Light Platform, Song Chi didn''t hurriedly return to the Cang Qiong, but entered the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Due to the reason of the Torch Warship Boarding Certificate component on the Furious Lion, nobody had been able to practice the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique in the past few days, and he planned to catch up on his lessons. As for the subsequent enhancement of the Cang Qiong, not even a wisp of the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin remained in his possession; naturally, he could not continue to enhance it at the moment. Moreover, it had been over a month since the last transaction in the Ruins Market and exploration of the Alien Star Domain. If he wished, both could be initiated immediately, but Song Chi made no move. Regarding the "intermediate-range Star Domain Spatial Gate" not far from the Silver Spear Floating Continent, no one knew when its buffering would complete; initiating transactions in the Ruins Market or exploring the Alien Star Domain now could lead to a collision between the two, which meant due to him alone, the family might have to delay for another four or five days. Song Chi''s thought was to simply wait until he had settled back with the Dinghai Song Family before arranging the two. Several hours later, Song Chi, whose body was emitting hot steam, left the warship''s Summoning Room. The practice of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique was fundamentally a comprehensive tempering of the practitioner''s entire body. Every practice session inevitably involved sweating and expelling impurities. A day later, on March 19 of the Chenxing Calendar year 5204. With the message from the intermediate-range Star Domain Spatial Gate indicating imminent completion of its buffering, the Song Family members set out once again, accompanied by thousands of Torch Warships, all of which needed to be transported through the Spatial Gate to the Golden Lion Star Domain. In the starry sky, billions of miles away from the Silver Spear Floating Continent, a massive space station capable of accommodating millions of people floated in the dark void of space. Next to this space station was a large Spatial Gate with a diameter of a hundred thousand meters, the very one that connected to the Golden Lion Star Domain. At that moment, tens of thousands of various-sized Torch Warships floated within the gate, awaiting the activation of this Spatial Gate. The Interstellar Space Gate transportation technology, it is said, originated from one of the Four Great Super Empires of the Torch Human Civilization, the Sanctuary Federation. Its transportation costs far exceed that of a single Torch Warship''s Spatial Jump. Although difficult to set up and not inexpensive to maintain. But it must be said, it fundamentally altered the expansion speed of Torchlight Humanity and the territories under its control. The Spatial Jump device on a Torch Warship, after all, is rare, and not every Torch Ship Captain can procure such a component. Furthermore, even if the low-quality Spatial Jump devices are enhanced to their limits, the distance they can jump is at most only a few hundred light-years. Only purple quality or higher jump components can jump over a thousand light-years. But the long-range Spatial Gate transportation technology is different. The lowest-level intermediate-range Star Domain gates can transport thousands of light-years, far-range gates can span tens of thousands, or even tens of thousands of light-years. As for the top-tier ultra-range galactic gates, they are said to be able to transport hundreds of thousands of light-years in one go. Of course, like the ultra-range galactic gate, the difficulty of setting up is tremendous. At least a duchy like Chenxing of the Torch Human Duchy cannot set it up independently, it requires a stronger kingdom to do so. During the wait, the personnel of the Golden Shark military department inside the nearby space station officially activated the Spatial Gate. Hummm! The melding of the humming sounds and spatial fluctuations brought a moderate sense of weightlessness and dizziness. Song Chi felt it was okay, since it wasn''t the sort of ultra-distance deployment found in Alien Star Domain exploration. When he quickly recovered, he found the Furious Lion was already situated in a completely unfamiliar Star Domain. Although similar to the previous one, with a large space station platform not far away, it was, in fact, two entirely different expanses of space. At this time, from the direction of the Main Control Room, came the voice of Grandfather Song Mingsong. "This is the Golden Lion Star Domain, not far from our family''s Dinghai Star Domain. With one more transmission, we will be able to reach Dinghai Star Domain." Song Chi could hear the subtle tremble in his grandfather''s voice, caused by overwhelming excitement. Understandably, a wanderer exiled from his family for decades who is now about to return to the family domain, how could he not be moved? ``` Chapter 214: Chapter 138: Dinghai Star Domain - Mobile Warstar_2 ``` Of course, understanding is one thing, but resonance is impossible. Since my birth, I''ve never even seen a shadow of the family, let alone heard of it until after my awakening. Naturally, I couldn''t hold any resonance, and the same goes for the other younger members of the family. After all, even Song Qi, the eldest among his generation, was born after leaving the Dinghai Star Domain. As grandfather''s voice trailed off, the engines of the Furious Lion softly roared and then sped off in one direction. Tens of thousands of kilometers behind the Furious Lion, several cruisers with kilometer-long hulls closely followed. In the communications group of the three cruisers, there was a rapid discussion taking place. "Big brother, that''s the direction of the spatial gate to the Dinghai Star Domain. Could it be that the cruiser contains people from the Dinghai Song Family?" "I also feel it''s iffy. My gut tells me there''s a high probability that they''re members of the Dinghai Song Family. Not just anyone can produce a Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin!" "Should we just forget it? That Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon is tempting, but we need to be alive to use it. The Dinghai Song Family is famously protective!" "Besides, if the other party has already installed it, the chances of us sinking them and seizing that shipborne main cannon are extremely slim!" In the midst of this continuous exchange, the three rapidly moving cruisers slowly reduced their speed, signaling that they had given up on the idea of an ambush. ... Inside the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong''s mouth twitched in the moment the three cruisers behind him gave up the chase. He had noticed it immediately and whispered to the communication projection beside him: "All set, boss. They''ve given up the chase. I''ll take the Furious Lion and go ahead. You catch up as fast as you can." A few tens of thousands of meters to the side, the Mountainwhose Void Membrane, a blue component, had been enhanced to the lv39 limitwas silently following. If those three cruisers truly dared to make a move, the unperceived Mountain could have caught them off guard. Coupled with the Furious Lion, now equipped with the Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon, they wouldn''t fear a two against three matchup. Yes, after snapping up the Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon for more than one thousand strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin and ten strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, would Song Mingsong not be prepared for being tracked? And knowing he was being tracked, how could he not have readied responses? It was just that he had been pretending to be unaware all along. But those three cruisers were indeed cautious. Merely suspecting a connection between the Furious Lion and the Dinghai Song Family, they immediately ceased their actions. Perhaps this caution was the reason they had managed to rise to command cruisers. As Song Mingsong finished speaking, the Furious Lion''s engines operated at full power, and the purple thruster at the rear of the warship also worked to its fullest, pushing the Furious Lion to a frightening speed. As for the Mountain, although it was also equipped with a Purple Engine and thrusters, its enhancement level was far less than that of the Furious Lion, so naturally, it could not match its speed and was soon left behind. When the two ships reconvened, several days had passed. To the northern side of the Golden Lion Star Domain, there was also a Level 3 life-type Floating Land. It was no coincidence; most of the spatial stargates within the Duchy were set up near high-level life-type Floating Lands to promote the Duchy''s economy. This time, the Song Family members didn''t stay long on the Floating Land called Golden Lion 002 as their timing was perfect. It had been just over two days since the spatial gate was last activated, with the next transportation cycle happening in less than half a day. Soon, half a day passed, and the spatial gate leading to the northernmost part of the Dinghai Star Domain was once again activated. ``` The Chenxing Principality was founded 5,200 years ago. At its inception, the principality''s domain consisted only of the Golden Dragon, Golden Wind, and Golden Horn Star Domains. It was through numerous expeditions and the autonomous exploration by the major families within the principality that the current Twelve Star Domains were formed. The Dinghai Star Domain, at the northernmost point, was developed by the Dinghai Song Family two thousand years ago. It was this successful expansion that earned the head of the Dinghai Song Family the hereditary title of Earl of Dinghai, with the Star Domain being granted as an autonomous region to the Song Family. When it was first settled, the Dinghai Star Domain spanned just a few hundred light-years in diameter, making it the smallest Star Domain in the principality. After two thousand years of relentless development, the domain has now grown to over two thousand light-years in diameter, with hundreds of life-filled Floating Lands, over a thousand barren and resource-rich Floating Lands, and a population nearing one hundred billion. Despite still being the smallest Star Domain in the principality, the prosperity of the Dinghai Star Domain after two thousand years of development is by no means inferior to the other domains and, in some respects, even surpasses them. Listening carefully to their father''s detailed introduction to the Dinghai Song Family and the Dinghai Star Domain, Song Chi and the younger generation listened with great earnestness, their eyes sparkling with intrigue and hearts stirred with excitement. Though they were not born in the Dinghai Star Domain, just these few sentences allowed everyone to sense the grandeur within: the colossal feat of establishing a new territory for the principality and Torch Human Civilization solely through one family''s efforts, which instinctively evoked a profound sense of exhilaration. At the same time, it kindled a sense of pride in Song Chi and the others for their origins within the Dinghai Song Family. Seeing his words had achieved their preliminary effect, Song Chao took the opportunity to continue telling the younger members of his family more stories about the Dinghai Song Family. He did this because, compared to the other families in the principality, the Dinghai Song Family had the most revered family traditions. Strengthening kinship and loyalty to the family was the fundamental reason the Song Family had been able to progress so rapidly and enhance its influence and heritage over the past two thousand years. As branches of the Song Family, Song Mingsong, Song Chao, and others naturally wished for their juniors to feel a deep-rooted sense of identification with the Song Family, and not merely be strangers bound together by blood. As they spoke, everyone on the Furious Lion shifted their gaze outside the warship. Song Chi also paused, fixing his gaze on a part of space not far from the Spatial Teleportation Star Gate. Unlike the other Star Domains of the Chenxing Principality, all the Spatial Stargates connecting the Dinghai Star Domain with other domains were set up together, right behind the area the Furious Lion had just passed through. A dozen Spatial Stargates were arranged in a ring, forming a massive transfer station in this dark expanse of space. The station''s spherical central base had a diameter spanning hundreds of thousands of kilometers, big enough to support the orderly transport and docking of a million warships. This gigantic transfer station, slightly smaller than the one in the Duchy Capital Golden Lion Star Domain, is ranked second in the principality. Because of its vast scale and the countless number of Torch Warships it welcomes every day, the Dinghai Song Family has stationed a dedicated family fleet outside this base station and specially equipped it with two Mobile Warstars, each nearly ten thousand meters in diameter. What captured the attention of Song Chi and the others were these two spherically shaped behemoths, their surfaces covered in grim black armor and studded with numerous ports of various sizes. Compared to Torch Warships, these machines were more aptly called war machines, the steel behemoths of the Starry Sea. Seeing everyone fixated on the two Mobile Warstars, eyes filled with awe, Song Chao softly explained: "Primary Mobile Warstars, equipped with medium-sized controllable nuclear fusion reactors, intermediate nuclear energy shield generators, Type III Imperial Super Railguns, and possess regular Fourth-Rank Combat Power." "These are also one of Torchlight Humanity''s few high-rank combat units aside from Torch Warships." Hearing the words "Mobile Warstar," the sparkle in Song Chi and the others'' eyes grew even more intense. They had only read about such war machines in textbooks, but seeing them in person was far more shocking than anything they could have imagined. Chapter 217 Chapter 140 Subsidiary Branch Residence · Golden Merit Points Up ahead, the Internal Affairs Hall manager responsible for record registration looked up at Song Chi and then spoke indifferently: "Isn''t it Blue Quality? When did it automatically downgrade?" Hearing this, Song Chi wasn''t surprised; he had habitually reported one Level lower to see if he could slip by unnoticed, never holding much hope for it. Given the Dinghai Song family''s energy, it was impossible for them to have not conducted an investigation into what had transpired over the decades their lineage had been outside, and with a little bit of investigation, the discovery that his Seed of Torch had advanced to Blue Quality was hardly a difficult task. Soon after, he re-reported his registration information: "Song Chi, thirty-one years old, Blue Torch Seed, First Rank Torch Ship Captain." Once the information was entered, the manager in front of him grabbed the nameplate that recorded the information, handed it over to Song Chi''s forehead, and his indifferent voice rang out again. "Activate the Seed of Torch within your body and leave a wisp of Origin Torch in this nameplate." As Song Chi operated in accordance with the instructions and integrated a wisp of his own Origin Torch into the nameplate, the nameplate quickly lit up with a faint glow. With that, Song Chi''s personal information registration was officially complete. As for this nameplate, called "Torch Life Plate," it is commonly used among many medium-to-large forces to determine the life-and-death status of members. Well... it''s similar to the soul lamps in cultivation novels from his previous life, at least that''s how Song Chi understood it. Once the Torch Life Plate dimmed, it meant that the corresponding Torch Ship Captain''s Seed of Torch had been completely extinguished, and naturally for a member of the Torch Human Civilization, the extinguishing of the Seed of Torch also meant the end of the Torch Ship Captain''s life. Song Chi estimated that this Torch Life Plate was probably the key to this round of procedures, while the registration itself was just a pretext. After stepping back behind Song Mingsong and the others, he soon saw the odd looks from his grandfather and fatherclearly, his ploy of reporting a Quality one Rank lower had left them speechless. The younger generation had the opposite reaction. Song Qi, Song Lin, Song You, and others all stared at him with wide eyes, showing nothing but surprise. "Fourth brother, when did your Seed of Torch advance to Blue Quality?" To his left, his third brother Song Wen asked. Seeing everyone''s attention focused on him, Song Chi explained softly: "About two months ago, I happened upon a wisp of Top Rank Purple Senbai Bone Flame in a shop. I had just been assigned a Purple Main Cannon at that time, and after adding a few other things, I made the trade." Skeptical looks emerged on the faces of those around him at such a nonchalant explanation. How incredibly rare were Top Rank Purple Fire Source UpRanks within the territory of the Torch Human Civilization? Could one really lay hands on it that easily? However, no one pressed further, as the completion of the registration meant it was soon time for his grandfather to choose their lineage''s territory. Suddenly, brilliant lights flashed in the council hall, and a vast virtual map of the Dragon Spine Continent materialized. Experience tales with empire The map was large enough, with many regions marked suitable for a territory, but compared to the 10 light-year diameter of the Dragon Spine Continent, it seemed very limited by comparison. In response, the manager from the Internal Affairs Hall explained: "These are the locations of Second-Rank and higher Floating Land Origin Eruption Eyes, with a steady yearly output of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and a small amount of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Those marked in red are Third-Rank Origin Eruption Eyes, capable of producing steady Third-Rank Floating Land Origin and a small amount of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, for you to choose from." Having said this, the manager paused before adding: "To be forewarned, these Third-Rank Origin Eruption Eyes require a constant suppression by a Third Rank Torch Warship; otherwise, it will be difficult to collect the Floating Land Origin. Please consider carefully." Song Mingsong nodded slightly, turned around, and discussed with Song Shan, Bai Xiuqin, and a few others. Half a minute later, he posed another question: "Once a territory is selected, can it be changed later?" Before he was expelled from the family, although he had opened his veins, because Furious Lion had just advanced to Third Rank and he was busy improving his Guidance Technique Level, he hadn''t chosen a territory. Now, as it was his first time making a selection, naturally, he had to ask for clarity. "Yes, but it will require the consumption of Family Merit Points." Hearing that changing territories later would consume Merit Points, Song Mingsong hesitated no longer. He shifted his attention away from the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin Eruption Eyes and instead focused on the Third-Rank Origin Eruption Eyes that radiated red light. Family Merit Points weren''t something that could be obtained on a whim; they were earned through genuine execution of meritorious mission tasks, so it stood to reason to save on these unnecessary costs where possible. Furthermore, with Song Shan''s flagship, Mountain, having ascended to Third Rank, for the short term, Song Shan''s task was to cultivate Spectral Energy Guidance Technique in quiet, using Mountain''s Third Rank Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform to step into Third Rank himself as soon as possibletaking on that suppression task for at least the next year or two. The most crucial point was that as long as the Third-Rank Origin Eruption Eye could be suppressed, the annual yield was incomparable to that of a Second-Rank Origin Eruption Eye. With these considerations, Song Mingsong started to carefully pick out one of the Third-Rank Origin Eruption Eyes along with Bai Xiuqin and others. Before long, their Tenth Vein''s territory was settled on a place named "Green Moon Lake." "Alright, this is the development certificate for Green Moon Lake. Take it to the construction department behind the hall entrance to request the deployment of ''Mountain-moving Soldier Figurines'' to commence subsequent construction in your territory." Chapter 218 Chapter 140 Subsidiary Branch Residence · Golden Merit Points_2 ``` "However, before going to the residence, I suggest you make a trip to the Merit Hall first. You''ll need Merit Points to call upon those mountain-moving Soldier Figurines and for all sorts of required construction materials." ... The family clan, Merit Hall. As a group of people walked into the hall located at the foot of the mountain, occupying the highest position among the five main halls of the Song family, Song Chi discovered that there were already people waiting for them in the Merit Hall, but it was no longer the representatives of the various family veins; it was a Deputy Hall Master of the Merit Hall. In the Song family''s five main halls, each hall is managed by one Hall Master and two Deputy Hall Masters. The one before them, named Song Rui''an, came from The First Direct Lineage. As everyone entered the Merit Hall, they soon each received a special communication bracelet. "This is a Quantum Communicator developed by our clan''s Technology Department. It is capable of providing real-time communication throughout the Dragon Spine Continent, and each person''s Merit Points are recorded on this Quantum Communication Bracelet," said Song Rui''an calmly from above the hall. Upon hearing this, curious members of the clan like Song You began to activate their Quantum Communication Bracelets. After completing the binding, they quickly saw their personal detailed information projected on the virtual interface of the bracelet''s homepage. Name: Song You Age: 30 Seed of Torch: Blue Affiliation: Tenth Direct Vein Torch Warship: First Rank Spectral Airship [Aoyou] Merit Points: None Golden Merit Points: None ... Seeing this, Song Chi also checked his own communication bracelet. Finding it identical to the others, he focused on the [Golden Merit Points] section of the virtual interface for a few seconds, curious about what it actually was and how it differed from ordinary Merit Points. But before he had time to ponder further, the Deputy Hall Master of the Merit Hall, Song Rui''an above the hall, spoke again. "Song Mingsong, Song Shan, recognized by the Prime Ancestor as the main contributors to our family''s new control over the ''Moruo Secret Realm,'' you are now awarded 100,000 Merit Points and 10 Golden Merit Points," he announced. Following the grandfather and uncle, it was not Song Hai or Bai Xiuqin, the Second Rank Torch Ship Captains, who were next, but Song Chi. "Song Chi, as a secondary contributor, you are now awarded 50,000 Merit Points and 5 Golden Merit Points." "Bai Xiuqin, Song Hai, Song Chao... Chen Lixia, you are... now awarded 30,000 Merit Points and 3 Golden Merit Points." "Song Qi, Song Lin... the four of you are each awarded 30,000 Merit Points." As his words finished, the Quantum Communication Bracelets of all those present chimed with notifications, reflecting changes in their Merit Points. Without giving them a moment to start a discussion, Song Rui''an''s gaze from above settled on Song Mingsong standing at the forefront. Realizing this, Song Mingsong quickly reacted. A flash of light in his hand revealed the miniaturized Moruo Space-Escape Mech, and he once again summoned the Furious Lion from the outside world, bringing out the Fourth Rank member of the Moruo Royal Family who had been sealed and remaining in a dormant state. With the appearance of these two, personnel from the Merit Hall swiftly took them away with care. Seeing this, Song Mingsong had no other thoughts in his mind. The Moruo Secret Realm itself was only a compensation for past mistakes, and the substantial Merit Points amassed by the family members were actually due to the Moruo Space-Escape Mech and the Fourth Rank Moruo Royal Family member. A Fourth Rank unit with formidable combat power is certainly worth more than just these Merit Points, but the original grantor was the projection of the Prime Ancestor. They, as a family, were merely benefiting from the actions and planning. To gain such a significant amount of Merit, he was already very satisfied. "Alright, if there''s nothing else, you may leave for now. Get the branch residence in order quickly, as there is a mission that needs to be entrusted to you!" he said. ``` Atop the grand hall, Deputy Hall Master Song Rui''an gently waved his hand, while also urging Song Ming Song with a few words. Song Mingsong nodded and turned to leave, but he asked one final question before departing. "Deputy Hall Master, may I inquire if it is now possible to enter the [Immortal Puppet Secret Realm]?" Song Rui''an waved his hand again. "The [Immortal Puppet Secret Realm] is currently undergoing time acceleration. It''ll take about half a month or so. After the acceleration is over, you can take these youngsters there!" Upon hearing this, Song Mingsong''s eyes lit up. "Time acceleration in the secret realm? May I ask what kind of timespan is being accelerated?" To this question, Song Rui''an didn''t hold back and gave a direct answer. "Ten thousand years!" Hearing these two words, Song Mingsong''s face instantly beamed with joy. First, he bowed gratefully towards the figure above, then led the people behind him out of the grand hall. Above the Dragon Ridge Continent Sky, the Furious Lion sped at full throttle, followed by twenty warships called in from the construction department. These warships were all loaded with [Soldier Figurine Tree Component] meant for construction. Once they reached Green Moon Lake, it wouldn''t take long to preliminarily build their lineage''s dwelling. Inside the Furious Lion''s engine room, Song Chi played with the new quantum communication bracelet on his hand and spoke to Song Mingsong in the main control room: "Grandfather, apart from the direct lineage, does our family also have side lineages? Over more than two thousand years, how could there possibly be only 10 direct lineages?" "And about that continental survey map we saw earlier, there are many Third Rank Origin Eruption Eyes that remain unclaimed and unpressed; they are simply allowing these eruption eyes to dissipate Floating Land Origin. Could it be that the family lacks manpower?" Listening to these two questions, Song Mingsong explained with a smile: "The family only has direct lineages and legitimate lineages; all others are classified as members of side branches, with no side lineages as such. The reason there are only ten direct lineages until now is simple: our family has a clear rule that only Torch Ship Captains of Third Rank and above have the qualifications to open a lineage." Hearing this, Song Chi''s brow was still not fully smoothed out. With nearly ten million Song family blood relatives accumulated over more than two thousand years, even those who have been promoted to the Third Rank due to fortuitous encounters should number not less than several hundred. If one truly wished to open a lineage, there should be more than just ten direct lineages, shouldn''t there? However, Song Mingsong obviously had more to say, and he continued: "But having the qualifications to open a lineage doesn''t necessarily mean one must do so. Nearly ninety-nine percent of these family members promoted to Third Rank choose to join one of the three major lineagesthe first, second, or third. Those who choose to open new lineages, besides obtaining a source eruption eye as a territory, would need to subsidize it with their own money for a considerable initial period. "By comparison, joining those powerful lineages is much stronger: not only do you get a stable income, if you are outstanding, you can even receive resource support from your own lineage. Additionally, considering the exclusive resources each lineage holds, joining an established one is far more secure and easier than starting your own." Upon hearing this explanation, Song Chi and the others finally nodded in realization. This made things more or less understandable. At this moment, his father, Song Chao, added more information. "Additionally, over the past millennia, there have been direct lineages that have disbanded due to various accidents, lacking a Third Rank Torch Ship Captain to preside over them." Up ahead, the grandfather''s voice rang out again. "As for those high-level Origin Eruption Eyes, the reason we allow them to dissipate the Floating Land Origin on their own is that a high-level piece of Floating Land is not merely valuable for its ability to stably produce high-level Floating Land Origin. What is also crucial is the unique environment atop the Floating Land that can nurture high-level Starry Sea Oddities." "And to preserve this kind of environment, we can''t entirely cut off the supply of high-level Floating Land Origin!" PS: Regarding the issue of the height of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain... well, in the setting of this book, a Level 5 Life form is only tens of thousands of meters in size, so I can''t possibly come up with a mountain trillions of kilometers high, right? As for a diameter of ten light-years, I''m clearer on this than you, so there''s no need to dwell on the logical issue between this diameter and height. It''s just a novel, after all; we''re not writing a scientific tome here. Also, regarding the generational naming of the Song family, I did write about this when I started the book, but after trying to sort it out, I realized that organizing a lineage spanning nearly three thousand years was incredibly difficultheadache-inducing difficult. So, in the end, I didn''t go through with it. Just bear with it! (I feel like I didn''t write this chapter well) Chapter 219 Chapter 141 Revisiting the Buluo Civilization Ruins By now, Song Chi had more or less unraveled the doubts in his heart, and his anticipation for the fifth-rank Floating Land beneath his feet had grown further. He thought of the Primordial Continent behind Zhou Ping, which was also suspected to be a fifth-rank Starry Sea Floating Land, yet just one of its fourth-rank level Nascent Soul True Monarchs possessed an Orange Quality Strange Object sword pill. From this, one could infer just how many top-rank Starry Sea Oddities might exist on the Primordial Continent. And as for the Dragon Spine Continent, which was of the same rank, could it possibly have fewer high-rank oddities? Therefore, he particularly understood his grandfather''s words, "High-rank Starry Sea Oddities and the environment that nurtures such oddities are also the most precious resources on a high-level Starry Sea Floating Land." Although most of his questions had been resolved, it did not mean that Song You and others felt the same. Soon, Song You raised a question. "Grandfather, what is the ''Immortal Puppet Secret Realm'' you just mentioned? Is the special resource produced by this secret realm puppets? Is the acceleration over tens of thousands of years meant to nurture more special puppet components?" Before Song Mingsong could answer, Bai Xiuqin, who was beside him, quietly explained. "That''s about right. This Immortal Puppet Secret Realm is a special Starry Sea Secret Realm, within which there is an ''Immortal Puppet Tower''. All beings that enter the secret realm can challenge this Immortal Puppet Tower, and afterwards, the tower will issue puppet components as rewards based on the challenger''s final results." "This ''Immortal Puppet Tower'' originates from an ancient civilization called the Immortal Domain, and it is the creation of a force known as the ''Supreme Immortal Puppet Sect'' within that Immortal Domain civilization, capable of adjusting the difficulty of the challenge in the tower according to the age of cultivation of the challenger." Hearing this, Song You was puzzled. "Age of cultivation?" "For our Torch Ship Captains, it''s the time since the awakening of the Seed of Torch," Bai Xiuqin said, continuing, "Therefore, when exactly you choose to challenge this Immortal Puppet Secret Realm is up to you; there''s no restriction on this, but you must be fully prepared before you go. Each person has only one opportunity to challenge. Afterwards, you will no longer be able to enter the Immortal Puppet Tower, understand?" Song Chi and the others nodded solemnly, but then they heard Grandfather Song Mingsong speak again. "To add one point, if you have enough confidence in your Torch Warship, you could take advantage of the few days after the acceleration of the ''Immortal Puppet Secret Realm'' ends to challenge it as soon as possible. With acceleration spanning tens of thousands of years, the Immortal Puppet Tower will surely have nurtured new Soldier Figurine Components of Purple, and even Orange Quality. Many of our clansmen will surely challenge this secret realm in the near future, and if you don''t go early, those high-rank Soldier Figurine Components may very quickly be given out, and our family has many members; not to mention the advantages of ancestral lineages, there is no lack of hidden talents among our clansmen." Hearing this, Song Qi, Song Lin, and Song Wen did not take it seriously as they were well aware of their own circumstances. Although they had obtained many good items recently, they paled in comparison to the true geniuses of the clan. However, Song Chi and Song You were somewhat interested, especially Song Chi, who knew the combat power of Cangqiong all too well. Without claiming to overpower all peers, he could at least step into the top echelon. Thinking so, his eyes narrowed slightly, with a sharp light flickering within. With his personality, he naturally did not like to overexpose himself, but if what his grandfather said was true, relating to Soldier Figurine Components of Purple, and even Orange Quality, he would have to compete for them. Being reserved did not mean he would forego the resources he urgently needed. When it was time to compete, he would not hesitate. Right now, Cangqiong was in dire need of high-quality Soldier Figurine Components, so he took his grandfather''s words to heart and decided to challenge the Immortal Puppet Tower at the first opportunity after the secret realm''s acceleration ended. As he was resolute in his decision, Song Ting, who was beside him, began to speak. Although she had not yet awakened her Seed of Torch, she was very interested in these affairs of the Song family. "Grandma, what are those Merit Points you just got used for? And what are Golden Merit Points?" Bai Xiuqin smiled and rubbed the head of her granddaughter, explaining: "Merit Points, you see, can be considered as the currency issued within the family. They can be used to purchase items at the Merit Tower within the clan or to assign family missions. As for Golden Merit Points, they can only be obtained after completing major family missions or after turning in high-rank oddities and high-level resources." "As for what they are specifically used for, let''s put it this way: above the thirtieth floor of the Merit Tower, transactions can only be made with Golden Merit Points!" Hearing this, Song You immediately blurted out. "Then the thirtieth floor and above of the Merit Tower must contain extremely rare resources, right?" Bai Xiuqin nodded. "Yes, let me give you a few examples: Titanium Crystals, Orange Quality oddities, Purple Fire Source UpRank, Energy Crystals, Zhenjin, and so on, these can all be found above the thirtieth floor of the Merit Tower." "Yikes!" Instantly, Song Chi and the others took a sharp breath, gaining a basic understanding of what lay above the thirtieth floor of the Merit Tower. But Bai Xiuqin''s voice still continued: "Take Titanium Crystals, for instance, one Golden Merit Point can be exchanged for 100 Titanium Crystals on the thirtieth floor!" Quickly, everyone''s gaze turned toward Song Chi, who they remembered had just earned 5 Golden Merit Points. Chapter 220 - 141: Exploring the Buluo Civilization Ruins Again_2 Originally, they didnt have a concrete concept, but as soon as Bai Xiuqin mentioned it, everyone immediately became unsettled, 5 Golden Merit Points, that was equivalent to 500 Titanium Crystals, just the thought filled them with envy and jealousy. Of course, it was merely a momentary sentiment, although no one knew what exactly Song Chi had done in the battle against the Blood Blade Star Thieves, they were clear that since his grandparents and the people of the Song Clan had acknowledged his contribution, Song Chi must have played a crucial role. Amidst the crowds discussions, the Furious Lions warp device had cooled down, and the second warp jump quickly commenced. With the end of this warp jump, they finally saw the sizable lake below. From above, it took the shape of a crescent moon, hence it was named Green Moon Lake. Green Moon Lake was over a hundred thousand meters in length and just over fifty thousand meters at its widest; it was not considered large. But the lake water was clear, the shoreline was shaded with green trees, and more importantly, there was an island in the lake, less than ten thousand meters wide and over thirty thousand meters long. The environment was serene and refreshing at first sight. Choosing to settle here was indeed an excellent decision. As for the Third Rank Origin Eruption Eye, it was located right above Lake Heart Island, which led Song Mingsong to officially designate it as their residence. The area of Lake Heart Island was not vast, and as time went by, they would undoubtedly have to expand around the shores. Yet for now, it was certainly enough. Following Song Mingsongs decision, the twenty warships of the construction department began to move. Giant movers, nearly ten meters tall, suddenly appeared on Lake Heart Island below, starting the bustling construction work. ... The efficiency of the Soldier Figurines was incredibly astonishing; in just two days, a rather exquisite manor had been built on Lake Heart Island. And this morning, Lake Heart Island had been named Green Moon Island, and the manor upon it, Green Moon Manor. Green Moon Manor was officially established as their sects residence. In the courtyard on the south side of the manor, Song Chi stood under a peach tree, this courtyard belonging to him personally. At that moment, his gaze steadied, as if he made some decision. A flash of Ghost Light at his brow, Cang Qiong was summoned forth, and then with a long cry, it shot towards the heavens. Just yesterday, Song Shishi, Song Ting, and Song Bo, among others, had already been sent to the school constructed by the clan. Also, after such a delay, the elders, along with Song Qi, Song You, and others, had all resumed their cultivation of the Guidance Technique. Now that everything had settled down and life was back on track, it was time to explore the Buluo Civilization Ruins, which he had longed for so fervently. In the sky above the Dragon Spine Continent, amidst a violent spatial fluctuation, Cang Qiong suddenly disappeared, cast into an unknown Star Domain. ... In the pitch-black starry sky, Song Chis gaze swept across the side-mounted Sky Eye Spatial Radar, and seeing no presence of Floating Lands, asteroid belts, or other celestial bodies, he no longer hesitated, retrieving Cang Qiong and then swiftly vanishing himself. Above the Yellow Sand Floating Continent, Cang Qiong shot downwards towards the massive ten-thousand-meter stone. It had been almost a month and a half since his last visit, and the terrifying ten-thousand-meter storm eye was no longer in sight, whether its Might had exhausted or drifted to another region, Song Chi wasnt sure and wasnt interested either. His target was clear, it was the Buluo Civilization Ruins. As he descended, he glanced at the Blood Soul Stigma component and noticed the Third Rank Peak sandworm was still hidden a kilometer underneath the same dune as before, without any change in position, stirring some speculations in his mind. It was highly probable that the sandworm had been severely injured by the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light previously and had been hibernating the entire time, waiting for the day when its injuries would fully heal. As for the possibility of it being dead, that was not the case. The Blood Soul Stigma could only mark lifeforms; if it had truly died, the mark would have deactivated immediately. Having no intention of going there, that Third Rank sandworm was the target for Cang Qiongs upcoming promotion mission. There was no need to disturb it now. As Cang Qiong descended quickly, Song Chi soon found himself beside the massive ten-thousand-meter stone again. Compared to his first visit, Song Chi seemed much calmer this time; after all, compared to the Song Clans Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, this ten-thousand-meter stone really wasnt much. Humming sounds filled the air. A large hornet drone burst out of the bay and charged straight toward the spatial veil ahead, under the brainwave control of Song Chi. It wasnt long before Song Chi witnessed a horrific scene. In the first layer of space behind the spatial veil, countless severed limbs and arms were scattered everywhere. The green poisonous fog that filled the entire space had faded quite a bit compared to seven or eight months ago, but it still had not completely dissipated. These were not the focal points, as in each of the four corners of this first layer of space, lay an insectoid creature reaching tens of meters in body length, its surface covered with hard carapaces. "This thing...is it an ironclad beetle?" Doubts filled Song Chis mind for a moment, but he quickly came to a realization. "Are these the final victors among the tens of thousands of ironclad beetles that were left? They devoured all the Zero Rank ironclad beetles and evolved into Second Rank ironclad beetles." He vaguely remembered that when he left, there were still tens of thousands of Zero Rank ironclad beetles remaining in the first layer of space. To think that in just a few months, without the control of the Queen Insect, these beetles had staged a perfect "raising beetles" game in this first layer of space. Over ten thousand Zero Rank ironclad beetles had ultimately nurtured these four Second Rank ironclad beetles. For a time, he felt sentimental about the law of survival of the fittest among living beings. Amidst his sighs, the engines of the Cang Qiong spaceship ignited. He moved toward the spatial veil without waiting any longer, convinced that there was nothing inside the ruins that could harm the Cang Qiong. Yes Boom boom boom boom! Once inside the first layer of the ruins, the first thing he did was to exterminate all four of the Second Rank ironclad beetles. As individuals that had survived among tens of thousands of their kind, they were certainly strong, but they were of little use to Song Chi. The only value they might hold was the Second Rank insectoid meat within them, the potential existence of energy crystals, and the four strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. Under the direct assault of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, unsurprisingly, the four Second Rank ironclad beetles were easily killed. However, Song Chi did not rush to dissect their bodies but instead continued to steer the Cang Qiong toward the second layer. Another spatial veil in the Second Layer space needed to be broken, and what awaited in the mysterious Third Layer was still unknown. To avoid running out of time later, Song Chi thought it best to clean up afterwards. In the second layer of the ruins, since he and Shen Qing had already swept clean this layer of all insectoids last time, there were no Second Rank insects present. Song Chi quickly arrived below the spatial veil that was a kilometer in diameter. Looking at the constantly emerging repulsion force fields on the spatial veil, Song Chi did not hesitate to press the fire button of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon. Boom! In the howling of the sword light, violent ripples flashed across the space veil above. While it didnt shatter in one blow, it was considerably more powerful than the combined attack from Song Chi and Shen Qing from before. Boom boom boom! With each violent roar, the space veil above gradually dimmed, visibly on the brink of shattering. Seeing this, Song Chi stopped the attack of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon and switched to using the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, a secondary weapon. Having learned from the previous experience, Song Chi would not foolishly break through the spatial veil directly, as doing so might awaken any insectoids in the space above immediately. His plan was to use the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon to gradually erase the repulsion force field on the spatial veil, thereby avoiding alerting any potential insectoids in the upper space. As time passed by second by second, the repulsion force field above had dimmed to its limit. At this point, Song Chi had stopped the continuous firing of the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon and started slow, single shots. Half a minute later, crack! Accompanied by a slight crackling sound, the repulsion force field on the spatial veil completely dissipated. Without charging in directly, Song Chi continued to control the hornet drone, still operable from the brainwave beacon, to rush upward. Pop! Two seconds after the hornet drone entered the spatial veil above, Song Chi aboard the Cang Qiongs pupils suddenly widened with his eyes showing utter disbelief. Chapter 221 - 142: Above the Third Level After his pupils violently trembled, Song Chi quickly recovered. Although through the perspective of the Bumblebee drone, he indeed witnessed a shocking scene, the fact at hand was that he was under the Spatial Veil, and everything in the space above was isolated from him. Most importantly, he had not yet exposed himself, nor had he alarmed the creature above; in other words, he was in the dark, while the other was in the light. With this in mind, he calmed his spirit and once again shifted half of his focus back to the Bumblebee drone. Compared to the second layer of the ruins, the third layers space was much larger, with both length and width exceeding five kilometers. Although it was not as vast as the first layer, it still constituted a considerable space. However, at this moment, there was a colossal being in this space. Right in the center of the space, near the small Crystal Box, lay a grotesquely bloated creature, its entire body wrapped in dazzling purple crystal skin, and its massive abdomen resting on the ground. This purple crystal insects size was monstrous, with a length reaching one kilometer, almost one-fifth of this third-level space. But what was most crucial was its abdomen, swollen to the extreme. From the Bumblebee drones perspective, it resembled a giant balloon, trembling occasionally as if it would burst at any moment. "Is this also... a Queen Insect?" He muttered softly, but Song Chi soon shook his head. "No, its not the Queen... this is the Broodmother!" Arriving at this conclusion, Song Chis heart gradually sank. The Broodmother, a more terrifying existence than the Queen Insect. Moreover, given the current size of this Broodmother, could it have been an even higher rank at some point? The Broodmother had been thoroughly described in textbooks as a being in the Insect Race more fearsome than the Queen Insect by tenfold, a hundredfold. Generally speaking, only a very small fraction of Queen Insects have the potential to advance to Broodmothers. After the promotion, not only do they have a higher growth limit, but their spiritual power is also much stronger, allowing for more precise control of their subordinate Insect Race and the ability to cultivate and breed a wider variety of insects than the Queen. Furthermore, with the defensive strength of the Broodmothers unique purple crystal skin being unparalleled, it could be said that among all beings of the same rank in the Starry Sea, the Broodmothers combat power and difficulty to handle were absolutely top-tier. "This is troublesome, its actually a Broodmother, and a Third Rank Level Broodmother at that!" Song Chis face was grave, with a hint of gloominess. The Broodmother itself wasnt the frightening part; it was the countless insect eggs stored inside its bloated abdomen like a giant balloon, and its terrifyingly defensive purple crystal skin. If the battle couldnt be resolved quickly, he would inevitably be drawn into a war of attrition against their swarming tactics. With this in mind, Song Chi knew he couldnt rush. He suppressed his emotions and while managing the Bumblebee drone to monitor the situation in the space above, he began to think rapidly about various countermeasures and whether Cang Qiong was qualified for the battle. Minutes later, the Cang Qiong, hovering below the Spatial Veil, began to take action; at the bow, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon started to gather brilliance, commencing its charge. Sure enough, Song Chis final decision was to take action. As for the reason, it was quite straightforward: he had the element of surprise, and if the first strike could inflict enough damage, with the combination of the Third Rank Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator and the Third Rank Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, he believed Cang Qiong had the capacity to fight. Moreover, even if they ended up defeated, the now Third Rank enhanced Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine would ensure Cang Qiong had enough maneuverability to make a full retreat. Dozens of seconds later, a hundred-meter Sword Intent Divine Light had already formed in front of Cang Qiong. Right, there was only one chance for a surprise attack, so naturally, Song Chi directly used the strongest attack method aboard Cang Qiong. Just a second before the Sword Intent Divine Light solidified completely, Cang Qiongs engine roared, and the warship positioned below the Spatial Veil suddenly shot upward. Pop! The moment the warship pierced through the Spatial Veil, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon at the bow immediately erupted. Whoosh! Amid the sharp wail of the Sword Intent, the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light roared out. It had just fired one second before, but in the next second, it had already traversed thousands of kilometers of distance, striking right above the Third Rank purple crystal Broodmother. Hiss! How powerful was the Third Rank Broodmothers spiritual power? At the instant Cang Qiong passed through the Spatial Veil, it sensed something immediatelyhad it not been in deep slumber for years, even the previous Bumblebee drone might not have gone undetected. However, compared to the already fully charged Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, its reaction was slower. Before it could respond further, the Divine Light had already crossed the thousands of kilometers and bombarded the purple crystal skin atop its head. Boom! In an instant, violent Third Rank energy fluctuations, centered on the Broodmothers head, surged outward fiercely. Mixed with it were the Broodmothers shrill screams. After the first strike, Song Chi did not hesitate: with the Pure Yang Sword Light Cannon entering a buffering phase, he rapidly fired the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, hurling Electromagnetic Thunderballs roughly a meter in diameter continuously towards the Broodmother thousands of kilometers away. In this way, the entire third layer of the ruins was engulfed in the roar of cannons, with lightning and sword shadows intertwined, illuminating the already small space completely. Inside Cang Qiong, Song Chi, while distractedly controlling the warship to roam near the entrance area below the Spatial Veil, kept firing the main and auxiliary cannons. At the same time, he spared a part of his spiritual power carefully observing the state of the Third Rank Broodmother. Chapter 222 - 142: Above the Third Level_2 "The Electromagnetic Ray Cannon seemed only to tickle it, while only the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon could truly inflict damage, especially the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light." Staring at the fierce wound atop the alien queens head, a ghastly gash of over ten meters long oozing scorching purple viscous fluid incessantly, Song Chi murmured to himself. Besides the wound on its head, there were no other serious injuries on its body. Even its abdomen, swollen like a balloon, displayed only sparse purple bloodstains. These bloodstains were the work of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon. As for the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, the electromagnetic thunderballs couldnt leave a mark on its purple crystal skin. Seeing this, Song Chi was not in a hurry. He didnt approach the creature but continually fired the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon from a distance. The spot he targeted was the massive gape on the alien queens head, carved open by the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light. The defense of its purple crystal skin was terrifyingly strong. Even the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, enhanced to Third Rank, could only leave shallow wounds of a few dozen centimeters, trivial compared to its kilometer-sized body. However, attacking the wound carved by the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light was different; there was no purple crystal skin protection within the wound, allowing the Pure Yang Sword Light to cut deep into its flesh with each strike. Song Chi believed that after several more rounds, the wound would undoubtedly continue to enlarge, and eventually, slaying this Third Rank alien queen would not be difficult. Hiss Hiss Hiss! Suddenly, seeming no longer able to withstand the torment, the alien queen roared out from thousands of meters away, and its bloated abdomen began to shudder violently. "Laying eggs!" Song Chi made the judgment instantly, and with preparations in place, he swiftly turned the muzzle of the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon. Simultaneously, the Cang Qiong moved to the side, and upon adjusting to a suitable firing angle, the cannon fired abruptly. The thunderballs, about a meter in diameter, did not target the alien queens body but aimed straight for the row of ovipositors at the tip of its tail. As a shipborne secondary weapon, the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon indeed struggled to damage the Third Rank alien queen much, but when it came to destroying these freshly laid eggs, it was more than suitable. The lightning arc splash feature allowed it to spread over and devastate many eggs at once. Gurgling Gurgling Gurgling! From the alien queens abdomen came a bizarre noise followed by tens of thousands of eggs spurting out. Sizzling Sizzling Sizzling! Under the bombardment of the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, most of these surging eggs were incinerated before the hatchlings inside could emerge. Seeing this, Song Chi aboard the Cang Qiong smiled with satisfaction, pleased with the result, but his vigilance towards the alien queen did not lessen one bit. After all, it was a Third Rank lifeform, and considering the small size of this relic space, if it approached too close, the Cang Qiong might risk sinking. Yet, just as Song Chi braced for the alien queens potential rampage and maintained high alert, the queens reaction once again surprised him. It continued to circle closely around that Crystal Box without any sign of moving away. Song Chis eyes narrowed. No matter how he looked at it, it seemed as if the alien queen was guarding the Crystal Box. "Could it be that theres some Starry Sea Oddity within this Crystal Box thats extremely important to it?" Amid the doubts, the alien queen underwent another transformation. The purple crystal skin on its body suddenly shimmered with dazzling purple light. As Song Chi stayed vigilant for whatever significant move it might make, the trembling of its abdomen intensified further. Then, an even more terrifying number of eggs spewed forth. Sizzling Sizzling Sizzling! Aboard the Cang Qiong, the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon was still firing at full strength. However, the amount of eggs the alien queen was expelling this time was staggeringtens, hundreds of millions, and even the cannon could not clear them all. Gazing at these eggs, Song Chi felt somewhat relieved. The eggs were only about the size of a childs fist. Even if all of them hatched, they should not pose a big threat to the Cang Qiong. Moreover, considering the clearing speed of the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, as long as the queen didnt continuously lay more eggs, these surplus eggs would soon be eliminated. But just as he thought of this and before he could rejoice, Song Chis expression soon darkened. Crack Crack Crack! Those eggs that had not been immediately cleared by the cannon quickly cracked open. Small insect creatures crawled out one after another. That was far from the key point. Upon emerging from the eggs, they quickly started to nibble on the eggshells. Once they devoured these shells completely, Song Chi could clearly see the creatures had grown significantly larger. Yet that seemingly wasnt enough for them. They began to further consume the half-destroyed eggs around them, like a swarm of monsters that knew no satiety, devouring everything in sight. Seeing this, Song Chi intuitively felt something was wrong and turned his cannons towards these still-few insect creatures, yet this was still only a temporary solution. As he left the spurting eggs alone, more and more small insects emerged from the shells. In just a short time, tens of thousands of them had appeared by the alien queens side. Looking at those insects that had hatched first, which were now few in number, their bodies had swollen to several meters in length, and the energy fluctuations they emitted had reached the peak of Zero Rank. Realizing this, Song Chis expression fluctuated, his understanding of the toughness of this alien queen deepening anew. Chapter 223 - 142: Above the Third Floor_3 ``` Slowly maneuvering the Cang Qiong to retreat, it moved toward the entrance of the Spatial Veil. According to the textbooks and the compendium of Starry Sea races and civilizations, if things went as expected, this Third Rank Queen Insect would soon condense the energy stored within its body and subsequently expel it all, supplying these energies to the surrounding Insect Race, allowing them to undergo multiple evolutions in a short period of time and thus gain formidable combat capabilities. Of course, this kind of situation would only occur under circumstances where there was no other energy supply available. Normally, neither queen insects nor mother bugs would use their own vitality to supply their swarm. Currently, there were no other sources of energy in this relic space, so this possibility was very likely. Everything that happened afterward proved Song Chis previous assumption to be indeed correct. Watching the Queen Insect before him, its abdomen having shrunk by more than half, Song Chis eyes grew somber, as he saw the appearance of tens of thousands of First Rank and Second Rank insects. After absorbing the energy stored by the Queen Insect, the evolution of this group of insects was astonishingly rapid, having evolved from Zero Rank to their present state in the blink of an eye. Of course, such forced evolution was at the expense of depleting the life force of these insects. After this battle, they would soon die. Although the evolution speed of the Insect Race was already astonishing, it had not reached such an extent; otherwise, they would have dominated the entire Shattered Starry Sea long ago. Sizzle! The Electromagnetic Ray Cannon on the Cang Qiong had been continuously firing since entering the third layer of the relic space, with the Electromagnetic Thunderballs continuously bombarding the insect swarm a kilometer away. Every burst of Lightning Arc Splash would result in the immediate death of a dozen First Rank insects, but compared to the number of insects present, it was clearly insufficient. Hiss! In the center of the insect swarm, the crystal purple Mother Bug suddenly let out a piercing hiss. Upon hearing this hiss, all the insects seemed to have heard a charge command, their compound eyes turning entirely blood-red, fearlessly charging towards the Cang Qiong a kilometer away. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi watched the dense swarm of insects intently. "Splasher Insects, Twin-Winged Tiger Head Insects..." Song Chi felt a sinking feeling in his heart. Clearly, all the insect eggs laid by the mother were specifically aimed at countering and restraining the Cang Qiong, with none like the Iron Armor Insects. The Splasher Insects could spit Corrosive Acid while the Twin-Winged Tiger Head Insects possessed wings and could flexibly pursue the Cang Qiong from the air. Moreover, their mouthparts, shaped like tiger jaws, were frighteningly sharp. If they got close to the Cang Qiong, and the Dark Matter Energy Shield failed to activate, the Type V Starshine Warship Armor alone would not last long. Despite the urgency in his heart, Song Chi did not lose his composure. The Electromagnetic Ray Cannon continued to pour fire, trying to hinder the insects advance, while the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon remained locked on the crystal purple Mother Bug thousands of kilometers away, firing immediately upon completing its charge. Song Chi understood that everything hinged on this Third Rank Queen Insect. As long as he could deal with it, the leaderless ordinary insects would soon fall into chaos, and dealing with them would be easy. However, frustratingly, the Queen Insect was simply too large in size. Even though the Pure Yang Sword Light had bombarded the wound on its head more than a dozen times, it still showed no signs of weakness, its vitality exceptionally astonishing. This was extremely vexing, yet there was little that could be done. PS: Seeking a wave of recommendation tickets!!!! ``` Chapter 224 - 143: Red, Red Curio (Please Subscribe) As time passed, countless winged tiger-headed insects rapidly approached the Cang Qiong. Although the electromagnetic ray cannon served as a group-attack secondary weapon, it still struggled to cope in the face of overwhelming numbers. Seeing this, Song Chi had no choice but to slowly descend the Cang Qiong toward the second layer of the relic space. Even at this moment, not a trace of the thought of giving up flickered in his mind. The primary reason for this lay with the Third Rank Queen Insect thousands of meters away. No matter the reason that made it unwilling, or perhaps unable, to stray far from the Crystal Box, that fact gave Song Chi and the Cang Qiong ample tactical space to operate. If the Queen Insect had been free to move around within the relic space, Song Chi would not have had the slightest chance to strike at it, even without its swarm. This was different from the last time he dealt with the Third Rank Peak Sand Insect. Not to mention that its Purple Crystal Skin was far more impressive than the steely skin of the Third Rank Sand Insect, just the confined space within the relic limited the Cang Qiongs greatest advantage. The reason he could fight back and forth with the Sand Insect over a month ago was because the Cang Qiong could maintain an absolute distance of kilometers, or even several kilometers, above The Vault of Heaven, and rely on the defense of the "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator" to bombard it in return. But within the relic space, the Cang Qiong could not maintain that absolute distance from the Queen Insect. If that monstrous form so much as bumped into it, the Cang Qiong might immediately be overwhelmed. Hu! Dispelling these thoughts, Song Chi stopped dwelling on them. In any case, it was a fact that the Queen Insect couldnt move away from the vicinity of the Crystal Box, and it was true that he had a sizable amount of operational space. That was enough. All the way down, the Cang Qiong soon passed through the spatial veil below and returned to the second layer of the relic. Unsurprisingly, although the Queen Insect could not leave the vicinity of the Crystal Box, the damage and agony inflicted by the Cang Qiong had long since enraged it. Therefore, under its command, tens of thousands of winged tiger-headed insects followed unhesitatingly into the second layer of space, intent on devouring the Cang Qiong entirely. Seeing this, Song Chis smile grew wider as he continued to steer the Cang Qiong toward the first layer of space, while turning the cannons around, constantly bombarding the pursuing swarm of winged tiger-headed insects. Thus, the considerable number of winged tiger-headed insects followed the Cang Qiong out of the relics stone expanse. And it wasnt over yet, Song Chi kept controlling the Cang Qiong as it headed deeper into the vast yellow sands. Behind him, although the Queen Insect could issue commands to its swarm with powerful spiritual power from afar, it was unable to know the specific environment in which its swarm was situated. The order it gave to the group of winged tiger-headed insects was simply to catch up with and shred the Cang Qiong. It was precisely this aspect that Song Chi exploited, keeping the Cang Qiong in a state of almost escaping but not quite, always allowing the chasing winged tiger-headed insects to catch sight of the Cang Qiong, until... a sandstorm hundreds of meters in diameter appeared ahead. Upon seeing the sandstorm, with a diameter of over six hundred meters and a storm field around five thousand meters, Song Chis lips curled into a smile, a trace of delight spreading across his face. Under his control, the Cang Qiong neither stopped nor changed its direction, charging straight toward the sandstorm. Vroom vroom vroom! As the Cang Qiong plunged into the Second Rank Peak-level sandstorm, the ship began to shake violently, and even with its currently equipped "Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine," at Third Rank, it still struggled to stabilize amidst the sandstorm, underscoring the might of the external storm field. However, Song Chi paid no heed to these issues, focusing his attention on the rear. His face soon brightened with an even more radiant smile. As expected, over twenty thousand winged tiger-headed insects followed the Cang Qiong into the storm field, and how could such Second Rank insects resist the terror of a Second Rank Peak-level storm? As time passed, one after another, the winged tiger-headed insects were caught in the storms eye at the center of the field, and eventually torn apart by the fearsome force into blood and pulp. Seeing his objective achieved, Song Chi had no desire to linger and quickly broke free from the storm field with the considerable thrust provided by the "Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine" and the "Phantom Thruster." Looking around, there were still a few hundred lucky winged tiger-headed insects remaining. However, under the electromagnetic ray cannon, they were swiftly cleared out. Watching over twenty thousand ferocious insects of the First and Second Rank being annihilated within such a short time, Song Chi inwardly marveled at the mighty power of nature. If not for the sandstorm, the Cang Qiong alone, though eventually capable of dealing with the winged tiger-headed insects, would have needed dozens of times longer to do so. Letting go of these matters, and thinking of the Crystal Box within the third layer of space and the possible existence of a High-Rank Starry Sea Oddity within the Crystal Core, Song Chi had no interest in paying any more attention to these details and steered the Cang Qiong back into the interior of the relic space. In the third layer of the relic space, the "Hornet" drones which had been retrieved earlier were launched out again. Once it was confirmed that the second layer of space was essentially clear of winged tiger-headed insects, the Cang Qiong swiftly passed through the spatial veil and returned to the third layer of space. Hiss! Upon seeing the Cang Qiong appear, the Queen Insect instinctively hissed in response. Heeding its command, the remaining over twenty thousand Spitter Insects began to spit Corrosive Acid at the Cang Qiong in unison. Chapter 225 - 143: Red, the Red Curio (Please Subscribe)_2 However, at this moment, Song Chis confidence had substantially increased. Without those double-winged tiger head insects that could gnaw at the ships body up close, he was not afraid of just these remote acid attacks. The [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] at the Third Rank Level had a shield value of over four million, and the key was that the defense value was over one hundred thousand. Those First Rank splatter bugs simply couldnt break through, and as for the not so numerous Second Rank splatter bugs, the Dark Matter Energy Shield could easily withstand their attacks. Without paying too much attention to the dense attacks coming from below, Song Chi only diverted a fraction of his attention to perform necessary evasions, while the vast majority of his focus remained on that Third Rank queen insect. After repeated attacks from the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, the wound on the head of the queen had expanded to over thirty meters, and the loss of large amounts of thick purple blood seemed to have weakened the giant creature with a body length of a kilometer. Its roar had significantly weakened compared to before, and even its head appeared powerlessly draped over the rocky ground. Seeing this, Song Chis heart didnt waver the slightest bit; he still controlled the Cang Qiong to hover above the entrance between the second and third layers of space, tirelessly unleashing the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon again and again. His idea was simple, regardless of whether the Third Rank queen insect was truly weakened, it was absolutely impossible for him to risk bringing the Cang Qiong closer to it. After all, there were still more than twenty hours until the subsequent retreat, plenty of time. Instead of taking risks, he preferred a steady approach by slowly dealing with it using long-range attacks. Perhaps because Song Chi didnt take the bait, or possibly because it forcefully suppressed its own feeling of weakness, in any case, the queen insects body once again underwent changes. There was another intense flash of purple light, followed by even more insect eggs being expelled from its body. With this round of egg-laying, its already shrunken abdomen deflated even more, but the eggs released this time were in the hundreds of thousands. Seeing this, Song Chi no longer paid any attention to the splatter bugs below. The Electromagnetic Ray Cannons muzzle turned, clearing away the dense swarm of insect eggs as fast as possible. As the Cang Qiong unreservedly cleared away its young right in front of it, the queen insect opened its mouth wide, revealing its ferocious fangs below. Song Chi thought it was preparing to roar to issue some command again, but this time he was wrong. A dazzling purple beam shot out from its mouth at an incredible speed, piercing towards the Cang Qiong. This purple light ray was astonishingly fast, not much slower than the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light previously emitted by the Cang Qiong. Luckily, Song Chi had always maintained enough vigilance and had never underestimated the Third Rank queen insect, so at the crucial moment, he entered the limit-breaking state for the first time, then fully controlled the Cang Qiong to make a minor deflection. Due to this slight deflection, the highly penetrating purple light ray only struck the side of the Cang Qiong, with about half of its might being dissipated. Glancing back at the Dark Matter Energy Shields shield value, Song Chis breath paused slightly. The four million shield value was now shockingly reduced to just over a million and a half. If he hadnt entered the limit-breaking state to minutely control the Cang Qiong, the Dark Matter Energy Shield would have likely overloaded. After the initial fright, a hint of a smile quickly appeared in Song Chis eyes because he was almost certain that the queen insect was indeed weakened. The purple light ray seemed to have drained a considerable amount of its energy, and after the attack, the purple crystal skin on the surface of its body had noticeably dimmed. If one were to compare its previous purple crystal skin to the tender skin of a young girl, then now it resembled the skin of an eighty-year-old woman in her previous life, shriveled and wrinkled, clearly different at a glance. In the control room, Song Chis eyes slightly narrowed, but he still had no intention of getting closer. A Third Rank being was still a notorious queen insect of the Shattered Starry Sea. He dared not take any risks; who knew if the opponent had other cards up her sleeve? Just now, that purple light ray had nearly caused the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] to overload completely. If another such attack came, he was afraid he might have to stay here forever. Still controlling the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon to eliminate those insect eggs, after about ten minutes, even with Song Chi firing at full strength, tens of thousands of the Insect Race appeared in the third layer of space, in addition to the tens of thousands of splatter bugs from before. Almost a hundred thousand of the Insect Race were now stacked up in the third layer of space within the ruins. Looking at the insect race that nearly filled the entire space, Song Chis brows remained tightly furrowed, but still, he had not the slightest thought of retreat. Aside from the twenty thousand splatter bugs earlier, the newly bred insects were mostly Zero Rank, posing no great threat to the Cang Qiong. And if that queen insect were to release again the little energy left inside her body... Glancing at her now much deflated body, Song Chi smiled softly. If it happened again, even if the queen insect didnt immediately fall into a deep sleep, a state of severe weakness was inevitable, and that was precisely what he most wished to see. In the Cang Qiong, Song Chi was curious about the queen insects choice, but of course, the cannons on the Cang Qiong never stopped firing, the secondary cannon attacking those Zero Rank double-winged tiger head insects, and the main cannon kept targeting the body of the queen insect. Like this, dozens of seconds later, the queen insect made a choice that somewhat surprised Song Chi; it actually chose to expel the little energy remaining inside its body. Chapter 226 - 143: Red, the Red Curio (Please Subscribe)_3 "There are no other energy sources in this relic space. If my bodys energy is drained, how will I support the massive energy consumption of my huge body in the future? Wait to die?" Song Chi was filled with doubts, but the nearly hundred thousand insects in front of him didnt give him much chance to think. As the energy expelled from the insect queen began to diffuse, these tens of thousands of insects initiated another evolution. Looking at the densely packed double-winged tiger-headed bugs filling the entire space above the third floor, Song Chi felt his scalp tingle. Steadying his spirit slightly, he repeated his old trick, piloting Cang Qiong swiftly back to the second floor of the ruins. Unexpectedly, this time the double-winged tiger-headed bugs did not follow him down. The insect queen, being a Third Rank lifeform, naturally possessed no small amount of intelligence. Having learned from the last encounter, it no longer commanded the double-winged tiger-headed bugs to pursue Cang Qiong, but instead issued orders to defend the third level of space. Seeing that his method was ineffective, Song Chis expression darkened completely. With tens of thousands of insects strictly guarding above, Cang Qiong would face an even greater danger if it tried to ascend again. Yet if he were to give up now, how could he be content? Although there was the Spatial Anchor Point from the Ruin Market, which meant he could return after a month if this attempt failed, the problem was that he had already cleared the Repulsion Field from the Spatial Veil above. The double-winged tiger-headed bugs could pass through at will. Combined with the queens intelligence, it could very well command these bugs to go out in search of various resources over the next month and then bring them back for its recovery. Furthermore, whether the insect queen could ultimately leave this relic space was still an unknown factor. It had all been his speculationif the queen could indeed leave, given its attitude towards the Crystal Box, it would surely take the Crystal Box away, or rather the contents within the box. If that happened, wouldnt all his hard work have been for nothing? Dont be fooled by the strong defense of the Crystal Box; if those countless insects were to attack, it surely wouldnt hold up. With these thoughts, Song Chis eyes gradually firmed up. At the same time, his mind raced, contemplating a strategy for this situation. ... Hours later, the Cang Qiong, which had been silently hovering in the second-layer space of the ruins, showed a new move. The front of the ship began to gather Sword Intent Divine Light again. Indeed, after six hours of buffering, the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light had finally completed its buffer, and this was the countermeasure that Song Chi had decided upon after careful consideration. Since the insect queen had made up its mind to defend, what he could do was to kill it in the shortest time possible after Cang Qiong broke into the third layer again. Without the queens command, the nearly hundred thousand insects would instinctively pursue Cang Qiong. Then, he could repeat his previous maneuver and exploit the sandstorm outside to eliminate tens of thousands of double-winged tiger-headed bugs. As for the remaining splatter bugs, with the Dark Matter Energy Shield re-buffered and the Shield Value refilled, it was enough to withstand until the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon cleared them all out. Thirteen seconds later, the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light was about to complete its final charge, and at that moment, the Hornet-class drones poised at the side burst out fiercely. Once they penetrated the Spatial Veil above, in just a second, Song Chis Brainwave Beacon was completely invalidated. Obviously, the insects lurking above the veil had discovered the Hornet-class drones as soon as they flew up. However, far from being surprised, a captivating sharp light flashed in Song Chis eyes, and simultaneously, the engines of Cang Qiong erupted, propelling the ship upwards through the space. Pop! The moment Cang Qiong burst through the Spatial Veil above and reappeared in the third layer of space, it was, unsurprisingly, met with a barrage of attacks. Countless jets of Corrosive Acid sprayed onto the Dark Matter Energy Shield, issuing an intense sizzling noise. At the same time, many double-winged tiger-headed bugs swarmed in frenzy. Consequently, plenty of Corrosive Acid splashed onto them, corroding small black wounds on their bodies. However, these bugs, as if possessed, disregarded their injuries and charged straight at Cang Qiong. Soon, countless double-winged tiger-headed bugs breached the outer Dark Matter Energy Shield and clung onto the surface of Cang Qiongs hull armor, their tiger mouth-like mandibles voraciously gnawing at the Starshine V-type Warship Armor. Inside Cang Qiong, the semi-autonomous shipboard intelligence began transmitting constant warnings. [Warning, Warship Armor damaged by 8%, please make immediate repairs!] [Warning, Warship Armor damaged by 16%, hull damaged by 3%, please make immediate repairs!] [Warning, Warship Armor damaged by 30%, hull damaged by 9%, please repair as soon as possible!] In just a moment, the extent of damage to the Starshine V-type alloy armor of Cang Qiong had reached 30%, and the hull itself had nearly one-tenth damage. This highlighted just how terrifying the mandibles of the double-winged tiger-headed bugs outside were. Yet, Song Chi disregarded this, and as the hundred-meter Sword Intent Divine Light fully formed at the bow, he suddenly directed the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon towards a certain direction and then abruptly fired. A second later, an intense energy shockwave erupted once more within the third layer of space, mixed with piercing, miserable screeches. If all went as expected, the sound of agony belonged to none other than the insect queen. Chapter 227 - 143: Red, the Red Curio (Please Subscribe)_4 The direction in which he had just fired was not chosen at random; although the Queen Insect seemed to be able to move only around the Crystal Box, hitting the giant gap on the top of its head with precision wasnt something that could easily be done if there were any slight changes. After all, with the Cang Qiongs appearance just now, countless winged-tiger-headed insects swarmed in, nearly covering the Cang Qiong entirely. Song Chi had virtually fired blind. The reason he could hit the Queen Insect so precisely, even the gap on top of its head, was that he had previously used the giant hornet drones to pinpoint the Queen Insects exact position. If it werent for that, why would he have bothered to sacrifice a drone for nothing? After firing that shot, Song Chi didnt wait to see the result; the Cang Qiongs condition wasnt good. [Warning, warship armor damaged by 50%, warship damage at 18%, please make repairs as soon as possible!] Hearing the urgent warning, Song Chi piloted the Cang Qiong to descend quickly, swiftly returning to the second layer of the ruins. The bad news was, even though the Cang Qiong had returned to the second layer of the ruins, many winged tiger-headed insects had followed it down. Those winged tiger-headed insects that were already attached to the ships body were relentlessly continuing to gnaw at the Starshine V alloy armor. [Warning, warship armor damaged by 52%, warship damage at 19%, please make repairs as soon as possible!] Hearing the prompt again, Song Chi quickly controlled the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon to clear the winged tiger-headed insects from the Cang Qiongs body while activating the [Healing Fruit] component loaded on the warship. With a flash of white light enveloping the entire ship, the warship armor, which had been damaged more than halfway, was largely repaired, and the same was true for the ships body. [Warship repairing, warship armor restored by 25%, current damage at 27%, warship body repaired by 10%, current damage at 9%, please proceed with comprehensive repairs immediately!] Hearing this, a slight sense of relief washed over Song Chi. At least for the short term, the Cang Qiong was safe. Boom, boom, boom! With each blast from the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon and the added feature of the Lightning Arc Splash, all the winged tiger-headed insects on the Cang Qiongs body were soon cleared away, along with the several hundred others that had followed it down. Just then, Song Chis eyes snapped open, and his heart pounded fiercely several times. Just now, the Cang Qiong had received a strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Yes, Third Rank Floating Land Origin, not Second Rank. This meant not only that the Queen Insect above had died completely, but also that it had, like the previous Queen Insect in the second layer of the ruins, retained a Rank that was not indicative of its peak strength. That Third Rank Queen Insect was obviously a Fourth Rank Level being at some point in the past. At that thought, Song Chi felt a surge of excitement but quickly stopped and slapped his forehead with a tinge of regret. Although he had guessed when he first saw the Queen Insect that it had once been a higher Rank being, he wasnt certain. After all, it hadnt built a hibernation nest, making it impossible for him to judge. Had he known that the creature at its peak was truly of Fourth Rank, he would have enhanced the Cang Qiongs Torch warship body to lv19 and initiated the warships promotion task. In that case, a Queen Insect of a creature at its peak of Fourth Rank Level could have provided at least a 10% success rate for the Cang Qiongs promotion. "Ah, what a pity!" After a small sigh, Song Chi quickly regained his composure. Even though it was a small regret, he didnt take it too hard. With his current wealth, plus the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, achieving a promotion to Second Rank wouldnt be hard to accomplish, even if it wasnt guaranteed to be 100% successful. Moreover, even if the promotion failed, he could still use Golden Merit Points to get from the Family Merit Hall the resources that shortened the Seed of Torchs recovery period. Once the Seed of Torchs recovery period was over, with his available resources, he could quickly raise a newly bound Torch Warship back to First Rank, giving him a second chance to strike at Second Rank. With these thoughts, ripples began to spread successively across the Spatial Veil above. Just as Song Chi had anticipated, after the death of the Third Rank Queen Insect, the ordinary Insect Race turned into a headless swarm, only scurrying about instinctively, posing no further threat. With this in mind, his gaze hardened, and without paying attention to the sporadic Insects rushing down from the Spatial Veil above, he piloted the Cang Qiong to ascend slowly toward the sky. Seconds later, the Cang Qiong broke through the Spatial Veil again and was exposed to countless Insect Race members, like headless flies. And with the Cang Qiongs emergence, it was like igniting a keg of powder; the chaotically scurrying Insect Race suddenly directed all their attention toward the Cang Qiong. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Countless winged tiger-headed insects flew in, their wings covering the projection screen in the Main Control Room like a blanket. Having accomplished his goal, Song Chi didnt linger, rapidly descending and landing back on the second layer of the ruins. This time, without the Queen Insects restraint, the dense winged tiger-headed insects flapped their wings and followed closely from the Spatial Veil above. Seeing this, the Cang Qiong quickly headed for the entrance between the first and second layers. Before long, employing the same tactic, Song Chi once more lured tens of thousands of winged tiger-headed insects from the giant stones of the ruins, and then headed straight for the depths of the sand sea. The eye of the storm he chose this time was even larger than the last; there were simply too many winged tiger-headed insects, and he was worried a smaller storm wouldnt be ample. Chapter 228 - 143: Red, the Red Curio (Please Subscribe)_5 In less than half an hour, more than forty thousand First Rank and Second Rank Double-Winged Tiger-Headed Insects were utterly eradicated within the eye of the storm. Song Chi sighed lightly, it was a pity that the massive number of Double-Winged Tiger-Headed Insects were all gone; not to mention whether they had energy crystals or not, tens of thousands of First Rank and Second Rank Insects, just the meat that could be cut, was already quite valuable. After a brief sigh, Cang Qiong returned swiftly to the ruins space. Although it was a pity to lose that Insect Race meat, compared to the meat of the Mother Insect infused with Fourth Rank energy essence, and the Crystal Box in the third layer space of the ruins, these were simply not worth mentioning. In the second layer space of the ruins, thousands of the Insect Race had already appeared. What Cang Qiong had drawn out by poking into the third layer was not only the Double-Winged Tiger-Headed Insects. There was no shortage of Splatter Insects either. For these Splatter Insects, Song Chi naturally killed them directly with the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon. As for leaving them unchecked? Dont be ridiculous, there are still over thirty thousand Splatter Insects within the ruins, and more than thirty thousand First Rank and Second Rank Insect corpses. What does that mean? Even if every corpse only produced one pound of meat, thats thirty thousand pounds of Insect meat. Even if the First Rank Insect meat no longer had much effect on him, for Song Ting, Song Bo, Song Shishi, and others who had yet to awaken, it was an excellent aid for cultivation. Look at it another way, even if all this First Rank Insect meat was exchanged with the family, it could probably yield thousands, if not tens of thousands, of Merit Points, right? Of course, Ordinary Merit Points, Golden Merit Points are impossible, unless he is willing to offer the Mother Insect meat infused with Fourth Rank energy essence. That might be possible to exchange for Golden Merit Points, but obviously, Song Chi would not do that. Instead, he would rather use that Mother Insect meat to enhance his Guidance Technique level. With the threat from those Double-Winged Tiger-Headed Insects gone, the Splatter Insects were naturally not a concern to Song Chi; in less than half an hour, he cleared the second layer of all Splatter Insects. Without hurrying to collect these Insect corpses, Song Chi continued to control Cang Qiong into the third layer of the ruins space. As expected, near where the Crystal Box was located, the Third Rank Mother Insect was already lifeless, but still, there were tens of thousands of Splatter Insects in the third space, and a few hundred Double-Winged Tiger-Headed Insects were scattered about. Nearly two hours later, the third layer space was also cleared, all the Insects eradicated. As for the pile of countless insect corpses, in Song Chis eyes, these were all chunks of meat. Humming! Cang Qiong slowly hovered above the Crystal Box, having already secured the strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi was no longer worried whether the Mother Insect was feigning death. Click, click, click! The doors of Cang Qiong opened, and ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines holding cutters jumped from high above, beginning to dissect the shriveled and unrecognizable Mother Insect corpse. Although he was eager to open the Crystal Box below, Song Chi decided to let the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines handle it first to avoid the might of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon from damaging the Mother Insects body. Even if the defense of the Mother Insects Purple Crystal Skin was frighteningly strong, his concerns were basically unwarranted, but there was no choice, the bodys value was immensely high, and Song Chi had to play it safe. Not to mention the chunk of Mother Insect meat inside, even if there were no energy crystals, just the layer of Purple Crystal Skin was worth more than an ordinary Purple Relic. From what he understood, this unique Purple Crystal Skin from the Mother Insect could be used to make bionic skin battle armor. And particularly this Peak period, Fourth Rank Level Purple Crystal Skin. Bionic skin battle armor not only had a defense far superior to ordinary exoskeleton armor or alloy battle armor, but its material also made it as comfortable as regular clothing without affecting the Torch Ship Captains maneuverability. This Pseudo Fourth Rank Purple Crystal Skin battle armor could likely withstand most attacks below Fourth Rank, an absolute dream for all Torch Ship Captains. However, Song Chi found it problematic that the Pseudo Fourth Rank Purple Crystal Skins defense was indisputable, but it also made it extremely difficult to dissect. Even though Song Chi had equipped the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines with High-Level Alloy Cutters, it still took almost four hours to completely strip the Purple Crystal Skin from the Mother Insect body. Upon finishing with the Purple Crystal Skin, what followed was much simpler; ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines quickly cut out a full 100 kilograms of Mother Insect meat from the corpse. However, the bad news was that no energy crystals were discovered. After carefully storing the 100 kilograms of Mother Insect meat into the Ruins Market Secret Realm, Song Chi finally turned his focus towards the Crystal Box below. After two hours of continuous bombardment by the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, the Crystal Box finally shattered completely. At the moment of its breaking, Song Chis heart suddenly stopped, as did his breathing, and his gaze firmly fixed on the scene below. Because the radiance bursting forth from the shattered Crystal Box was an eye-piercing red. Yes, a red radiance. Song Chi rubbed his eyes to make sure he was not mistaken. Once confirmed, his heart began to pound like a drum, thumping erratically. What did the red radiance signify? It signified that the item sealed within the Crystal Box was an Epic Level Starry Sea Oddity. Orange Glory, Red Epic... Meaning, below laid an even higher Quality Starry Sea Strange Object than Orange Quality! "It must be an Epic Treasure that can be transformed into a shipborne component!!" At this moment, Song Chis heart roared. PS: An 8200-word mega-chapter, including a 4000-word bonus for last months Monthly Tickets! Well... and still seeking Monthly Tickets!!! (You can guess what type of Strange Object it is) Chapter 229 - 144: The Epic Component [Enslavement Medal] ``` Pressing down his somewhat trembling hands, Song Chi took a deep breath, and at the same time, the Cang Qiong above also began to slowly descend. The reason for his excitement, of course, was because he now fully understood the value of a Red Level epic component. If he had been asked to describe the value of a Red Level component six months ago, he would not have been able to articulate it, nor did he have a clear concept. But now, after experiencing the great battle with the Blood Blade Star Thieves and entering the Moruo Secret Realm, he had gained a basic understanding of the value of a Red Quality component. After all, in the eyes of the great figures of the Song family, the value of an entire Moruo Secret Realm was equivalent to that of a single Red Quality component. Just this alone was enough to fully illustrate the value of a Red component. As thoughts flew through his mind, the Cang Qiong also slowly hovered about tens of meters above the ground, then the hatch suddenly opened, and Song Chi, wearing a suit of Military Exoskeleton Power Armor, leaped down. Thump! After the dull sound of landing, Song Chi looked forward. However, this glance once again gave him a small surprise. In front of him, the glow that radiated was not just Red; there was also a faint Purple hue, only it was almost completely overshadowed by the overwhelming Red light. Stepping forward, Song Chi reached out and grabbed the Purple Relic, pressing it to his forehead, and soon, he acquired the Attributes of the Purple Relic transformed into a shipborne component. Brox Ultra Base Main Cannon lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Main Cannon power increased by 25% Consumption: 300/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Power: 21 Charge: 10s; Buffer: 20s UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points This was a Shipborne Main Cannon, not particularly attractive to Song Chi. With the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon already on Cang Qiong, how could he fancy a regular Purple Main Cannon? As for installing a second Main Cannon when Cang Qiong advanced to a Third Rank Cruiser, Song Chi only wanted to say that by then, probably only an Orange Main Cannon would catch his eye. He quickly stored the Main Cannon into the Ancestral Torch and turned his eager gaze to the Strange Object emitting dazzling Red light. After pressing it to his forehead for a few seconds, Song Chis smile fully blossomed. This Red Quality Starry Sea Oddity was also capable of transforming into a shipborne component, which was of great significance to a Torch Ship Captain. Enslavement Medal lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Bridge of the Mind Feature 2: Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Feature 3: Size As You Will: Small Consumption: 10000/use (Spectral Energy Points) Enslavement Marks: 2/2 Effect: Capable of enslaving life entities no greater than Zero Rank, to be completely controlled by the Torch Warship Captain. Limitation: The weaker the will of the enslaved to resist, the higher the chance of successful enslavement, and vice versa. UpRank Requirement: 50 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 5000 Spectral Energy Points Note: This component requires three special slot positions. {Bridge of the Mind: The enslaved can communicate mentally with the warship captain.} {Enslavement Mark: Frenzy: Consumes 5000 Spectral Energy Points to put a chosen enslaved subject into Frenzy state at the cost of its life. After going berserk, the enslaved subjects power will increase by one Great Rank. (Frenzy duration: 30 minutes, Buffer time: 5 years, Power increase not to exceed the enhancement limit of this component.) } {Size As You Will: Small: All enslaved creatures can manipulate their size at will, but their power will be proportionally weakened along with the reduction in size.} Having comprehensively reviewed the Attributes of this Red component in front of him, Song Chis eyes flickered rapidly, and laughter swirled in his eyes. Each of the three Features had astonishing effects, and he could only say that it was worthy of being a Red Level component. Firstly, the mental communication provided by the Bridge of the Mind was far more than a simple attribute introduction; it allowed long-distance communication, even interstellar mental exchanges, something that ordinary control components didnt possess. Secondly, the Feature Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, with a combat power increase by one Great Rank, was also far more formidable than one might imagine. It was not something that puppets summoned by warship puppet components could compare with; for all the puppet components of warships, even if they were enhanced to Fourth Rank or above, they were only considered as Pseudo Fourth Rank units without the support of mecha units or Dharma Aspect and other extraordinary systems, and they were far inferior to a true Fourth Rank. But this Enslavement Medal was different. With just one enslavement of a Third Rank extraordinary unit from a different civilization, it could gain the true power of Fourth Rank albeit briefly through Frenzy. In other words, once he enhanced this component to Third Rank and enslaved a suitable Third Rank unit from another civilization, he would essentially be carrying a true Fourth Rank power, albeit one-time use. Furthermore, the Size As You Will: Small feature was an expansion to his selection range of units from different civilizations. For instance, one of the formidable creatures in the Starry Seathe giantscould be carried on the ship with this feature, regardless of how enormous they were. {PS: Once enslaved by a shipborne component, the enslaved becomes part of the Torch Warship and no longer needs to consume Floating Land Origin to enter the ship.} As he thought this through, the excitement in Song Chis heart took a long while to subside. Minutes later, as he came back to himself, he suddenly remembered the broodmother from earlier and fully understood why it was so reluctant to leave the Crystal Box.} ``` Chapter 230: 144th Chapter: Epic Component [Enslavement Medal] _2 ``` If things went as expected, the mother bug had been enslaved from beginning to end by the so-called Buluo Civilization creature using that "Enslavement Medal," and the last command it received was most likely to guard this Enslavement Medal. However, Song Chi still harbored some doubts at the bottom of his heart. If the Buluo Civilization truly had enslaved the mother bug so early on, why did they seal it within the ruins before their civilization was destroyed, rather than letting it out to fight the enemy? A Fourth Rank Level mother bugs combat power would not be weaker than a primary fleet of an ordinary Intermediate Rank civilization, and might even far surpass it! Shaking his head, Song Chi, unable to figure it out, was too lazy to think any more about it. Speaking of the mother bug, he let out a faint sigh. Had he known that the Crystal Box contained a Red Quality enslavement component, one capable of controlling a being of Fourth Rank Level, a Red Epic Level enslavement component, he would have figured out a way to keep the mother bug, as such a being was known in the Shattered Starry Sea to be a top-tier species of its rank. If he could have kept it, just thinking about the terrifying tactics of insect swarms in future battles, the insect race catastrophe, it would definitely have been a great asset for the Cangqiong. The key point was that such creatures were rare; having missed this opportunity, who knew how many years it would be before he encountered another mother bug. Of course, while it was somewhat regrettable, Song Chi did not take it too much to heart. Not to mention that he had not known this before, even if he had known in advance, it would have been nearly impossible to bypass the mother bug and get his hands on the Enslavement Medal. Having come to terms with this, Song Chi naturally did not dwell on it. With these thoughts, he then turned his gaze to the remarks section. [Note: This component requires three special slots.] The meaning of this remark was simpleit meant that in order to install this Red component, three slots were needed. Ordinary components only required one slot, but this one needed three, which was no small restriction. However, for the Cangqiong right now, it was still manageable; currently, at only a Level 10 Torch warship body, the Cangqiongs 14 special slots still had 6 vacancies. Even with the installation of the "Enslavement Medal," there would still be 3 left, which was very ample. Besides, even if it became insufficient later, all that was needed was to enhance the Torch warship body to Level 15, by which time six more special slots would be available, so for the time being, Cangqiong would not have a problem in this aspect. Whew! Suppressing all the various thoughts in his mind, Song Chis Spectral Energy circulated within him, and then he leaped up violently. After returning to the Cangqiong, he didnt rush to install the "Enslavement Medal," but instead opened the warships hatch, while the warship slowly descended. When it was just a few meters above the ground, the Cangqiong shot a Traction Beam downward. Immediately afterward, insect corpses of varying sizes were continuously pulled into the Cangqiongs hangar by the beam. Although a Spectral Airship-level Torch warships Traction Beam was far weaker compared with an Escort Ships, they were still able to pull in insect corpses that were less than ten meters in volume. Meanwhile, ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were rapidly dissecting various insect corpses, extracting the essence meat from within them. With about ten hours left until the return, and with over forty thousand insect corpses within the ruins, plus the fact that Cangqiong could only load two insect corpses per trip to the Ruins Market due to size constraints, there wasnt much time left, necessitating the use of all available hands. In the midst of Song Chis back and forth trips between the Ruins Market and the space of the ruins, the number of insect corpses within the ruins space grew fewer and fewer. More than nine hours later, the corpses in the third level had been mostly accounted for, and Song Chi, along with the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, hurried to the second level of the ruins. There were still tens of thousands of insect corpses here, but due to time constraints, Song Chi no longer paid attention to the First Rank insect corpses, and instead targeted the several hundred Second Rank insect corpses. With the ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, he began rapidly dissecting the Second Rank splash insect bodies. Half an hour later, the dissection work was basically complete. The Cangqiong did not continue to load the remaining thousands of First Rank insect corpses. Instead, under Song Chis control, it traveled directly to the first level of the ruins, where at each of the four corners, there was a Second Rank ironclad insect corpse remaining. Song Chi moved swiftly. With the return happening in just over ten minutes, he had to make the most of the time. ``` The first ironclad beetle carcass yielded five pounds of second-order fine meat with no energy crystals. The second ironclad beetle carcass yielded six pounds of second-rank fine meat, also devoid of energy crystals. However, while dissecting the third ironclad beetle carcass, he received a pleasant surprise; it provided not only five pounds of fine meat but also a low-level energy crystal. Upon seeing this, Song Chi was naturally thrilled. With this low-level energy crystal, and the 2300-year-old Moony Tree Sap, if he could collect the rest of the special resources needed for the Torch Warship to ascend to second-rank, the Cangqiong could initiate the upgrade mission and attempt to reach the second rank. Excited, he quickly ran to the last ironclad beetle carcass. This time, of course, there were no energy crystals C such treasures are exceptionally rare, so finding even one was lucky enough; how could he be so fortunate as to find a second one just by chance? After securing another five pounds of second-rank fine meat from it, Song Chi didnt hesitate any longer, and commanding the Cangqiong, he burst forth from the ruins and sped straight up into the Vault of Heaven. Above the Yellow Sand Floating Land, the Cangqiong had just reached a suitable area of the sky when it received the return signal and then vanished amidst violent spatial fluctuations within this Star Domain. The Dragon Spine Continent, tens of thousands of meters in the air, the Cangqiong reappeared from the high atmosphere. Looking down at the vast continent below, Song Chi, in the Cangqiong Main Control Room, had a smile on his face with excitement he couldnt hide. This expedition to the Buluo Civilization Ruins could very well be described as a windfall. Insect Race fine meat, low-level energy crystals, pseudo fourth-rank purple crystal skin, the queens fine meat containing fourth-rank energy essence, purple main cannon, special components of red quality... All of these, if even one were to be taken out, would be considered a rare and immense haul in the eyes of other Torch Ship Captains of the same rank, yet these were the rewards of his single exploration. Thinking of this, he was naturally ecstatic. Of course, along with this excitement, he felt a deep gratitude towards Shen Qing. If Shen Qing hadnt taken him to the Buluo Civilization Ruins, he would never have had such a bounty of treasures. Thinking that he should thank "Big Qing" properly when he had the chance, Song Chi controlled the Cangqiong to descend towards Green Moon Lake below. Green Moon Manor, within a private courtyard. Once he retrieved the Cangqiong and returned to his room, Song Chi immediately entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the market, whether it was the free stall area or the empty streets, they were now piled full of countless insect carcasses C those of the first-rank Insect Race he previously stored in the market. Standing at the markets entrance, Song Chis body surged with the Power of Laws, and then with a light wave of his hand, nearly a hundred Law Blades, condensed from the Power of Laws, appeared above the numerous carcasses. Swish, swish, swish! Under the precise cutting of these Law Blades, one after another, the insect carcasses were swiftly dissected, separating into pieces of fine meat, large and small. The larger pieces were around two pounds, while the smaller ones were less than a pound, but their sheer quantity was astounding. After half an hour, all the insect carcasses had been dealt with, and under Song Chis control, they all began to disintegrate and dissipate, becoming a part of the Zhu Tian Ruins Markets energy. The Zhu Tian Ruins Market was capable of drawing energy from the void of the outworld on its own, without the need for additional contribution from its owner. However, with so many insect carcasses, this was the only practical way to dispose of them. Leaving the carcasses aside, the piles of fine meat beside Song Chi had now exceeded forty thousand pounds. And these were only first-rank fine meat; in the sealed storage space, there were also tens of thousands of pounds of second-rank Insect Race fine meat. Regrettably, among the over thirty thousand first-rank insect carcasses, not a second energy crystal was found. Song Chi wasnt particularly surprised by this, as these were products catalyzed by the queen; their probability of condensing energy crystals was naturally much lower than that of the regular Insect Race. PS: How come everyone is guessing about warship armor and radar? Didnt I already plant a clue earlier? The queen cant move away from the vicinity of the Crystal Box, so either its being controlled, or there is something nearby that it cares deeply about. Those who guess about the insect nest are somewhat close, but how could it possibly be the warship armor and radar? Thats a disappointment, haha, just kidding!! Chapter 231 - 145: Enslavement Medal Test and Merit Tower Looking at the terrifying amount of essence meat, Song Chi thought for a moment and decided to keep all of the Second Rank essence meat for himself. As for the First Rank meat, he planned to leave some for his younger brothers and sisters, such as Song Ting, Song Shishi, and Song Ming. The rest would be exchanged with the family. Thinking this, he summoned the Cangqiong and started to place all of the First Rank essence meat into it while taking out the [Enslavement Medal]. [Are you sure you want to consume 50 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 5000 Spectral Energy Points to enhance the Enslavement Medal from lv0 to lv1?] "Confirmed!" As he swiftly enhanced it, the Enslavement Medal was quickly upgraded from lv0 to lv10, using a total of 1010 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Looking at the over four digits of First Rank Floating Land Origin he had stockpiled, Song Chi did not hesitate and continued enhancing. In a short while, the Enslavement Medal was enhanced to lv20. In total, it cost 780 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. However, after upgrading to Second Rank, if he wanted to continue enhancing the [Enslavement Medal], he would need to use Titanium Crystals, and from lv20 to lv21, it would require 3 Titanium Crystals. Although he currently had 25 Titanium Crystals at hand, they were clearly not enough to raise the [Enslavement Medal] to Third Rank. For the [Enslavement Medal], every Great Rank is an important threshold; as for small level upgrades within the same rank, they arent particularly significant. Therefore, Song Chi decided to stop enhancing it for now. Then, examining the specific attributes of the Second Rank [Enslavement Medal], it had changed significantly as expected. Firstly, the number of enslavement marks increased from 2 to 4, meaning that this component could enslave four alien species creatures at the same time in the future. Secondly, there was the Enslavement Mark: Furious Trait, which had its furious duration increased from 30 minutes to 2 hours and its buffer reduced from 5 years to 3 years. Besides that, the effects of the other two features had greatly improved, although it wasnt apparent from the attribute panel. He would need to test them himself later. Half an hour later, Song Chi, who had just stepped out for a while, returned, and now there was an additional item aboard the Cangqiong. Um... a forest wolf. He was going to test the effects of the [Enslavement Medal]. This forest wolf was merely a Zero Rank creature, so it was quickly and successfully enslaved by the Second Rank [Enslavement Medal]. In the private courtyards room, a roughly one-meter tall forest wolf lay quietly on the ground. Meanwhile, within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chis body was enveloped in Spectral Energy, which slowly converged at his forehead. Inside the Ancestral Torch, the miniaturized Cangqiong trembled slightly as the [Enslavement Medal] it carried was activated by him. "Awooo!" Using the [Enslavement Medal] as a medium, he soon established communication with the forest wolf outside, commanding it to howl. As expected, he successfully heard the howl emanating in his mind. Pleased with this outcome, Song Chi was delighted because it meant that what the [Brainwave Remote Control System] couldnt do in the past, the [Enslavement Medal] could now achieve. In the future, he only needed to leave an enslaved creature outside after entering the Ruins Market, and he would be able to get real-time information about the outside world, without the need to rely on luck himself. In addition, he tried sending the forest wolf tens of light-years away into the starry void, then returned to the Dragon Spine Continent himself. Even so, whether he was communicating with the wolf from the Dragon Spine Continent with his spiritual mind or waiting to communicate after entering the Ruins Market Secret Realm, it was still easily done. Having arrived at these two conclusions, Song Chi had a good understanding of the powerful effects of the [Enslavement Medal]. Indeed, worthy of the Red Quality component, it could effectively ignore the restrictions of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and function. However, this was just a preliminary test. Later, during the next Star Domain exploration, he would have to conduct further tests between the deployed Star Domain and the Yellow Sand Floating Continents Star Domain. If, after being entirely separated by who knows how many tens of thousands of light-years, these two Star Domains still managed easy communication, then he could use the [Enslavement Medal] to accomplish many things. For instance, using both the [Enslavement Medal] and the [Ruins Market Guest Token], he could remotely control a proxy within the Torch Human Civilization Territory to buy or sell various items or resources difficult to deal with openly. Additionally, he could remotely control one or a few high-potential individuals or powerful figures from the various alien races entering the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to help him gather more rare resources. Therefore, as long as the [Enslavement Medal] can work across Star Domains, and even across River Domains or cluster of River Domains for remote mind induction and communication, he would have vast room for manipulation in the future, and it wasnt impossible to establish forces throughout the Shattered Starry Sea that were loyal only to him. Suppressing his quickened heartbeat, back in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi summoned the Cangqiong again, staring intently at the [Enslavement Medal], he clenched his fists tightly. It was certain that both the enslavement success rate of the Enslavement Medal and the distance at which remote mind induction was possible were directly proportional to its Enhancement Level. Therefore, he had to find a way to increase the Enhancement Level to maximize the components potential impact in the future. "Seems like I need to get more Titanium Crystals soon!!" With that thought, Song Chis gaze shifted as he contemplated for a moment before exiting the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Chapter 232 - 145: Enslavement Medal Test and Merit Tower_2 At Green Moon Manor, Song Chi first visited the courtyards of his eldest uncle, second uncle, and fourth uncle respectively, leaving each of them about one or two thousand catties of first rank insect race essence meat. As for that girl Song Ting, he also left her over a thousand catties. He couldnt leave too much of this insect race essence meat, after all, the energy within it would slowly dissipate over time. As for the tens of thousands of catties of second rank essence meat from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he specifically used the power of laws to seal it, preventing this situation. However, he couldnt discuss this with the elders, so he didnt use it on the first rank essence meat either. Moreover, for those like Song Ting who hadnt awakened yet, about a thousand catties for each person was already enough. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing; they had not awakened and their bodies had limited digestive capabilities. Originally, his eldest uncle and the others wanted to pay him with the First Rank Floating Land Origin as compensation, but Song Chi refused. It wasnt that he liked to sacrifice his own interests to support his family members, but to him at this stage, things like First Rank Floating Land Origin really werent in shortage. If it were those rare resources, he would still collect the money he deserved. After resolving this matter, he then went to visit his grandparents courtyard. His grandfather Song Mingsong was set to leave for a garrison mission in two days. The mission location was said to be over two thousand light-years from the Dragon Spine Continent, so there were things he needed to ask as soon as possible. "Grandfather, I wonder if our clan has any strong creatures suitable for enslavement?" Hearing his question, Song Mingsong raised his eyebrows but didnt rush to answer. Instead, he asked: "Did you get a control-type component this time from your exploration?" Song Chi nodded, relieved that his grandfather did not ask about the specific quality. After thinking for a while, Song Mingsong said: "If grandfather remembers correctly, our family has indeed raised quite a few species with exceptionally superior genetic lineages, some of them are right here on the Dragon Spine Continent. However, these are the familys properties. If you really want to enslave them, you need to go to the Merit Hall!" With this knowledge, Song Chi then took out the entire portion of the pseudo fourth rank insect queens purple crystal skin. To make this into artificial skin armor required a special crafting method, as well as the assistance of professional artificial skin technology personnel. He couldnt accomplish it with just a word; he needed his grandfather to make the decision. Upon seeing the impressively large area of the pseudo fourth rank purple crystal skin, Song Mingsong was greatly shocked. Yes, shocked, not just surprised. He could tell that this unique purple crystal skin from the insect queen had been recently removed, which meant that his grandson most probably had dealt with a powerful insect queen by himself during his exploration. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Mingsong didnt ask further questions. Instead, he called out the Furious Lion warship. He hadnt planned on accompanying Song Chi to the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, but given the involvement of the pseudo fourth rank insect queens skin, which was no small matter, he decided to go there in person. Midway, Song Mingsong cut a portion of the purple crystal skin into a 1:9 ratio and took only the hundred-meter section. He then said to Song Chi: "Just this portion alone can be crafted into more than ten sets of artificial skin battle armor with pseudo fourth rank defensive power. Each member of our family should prepare a set. Dont worry, your grandfather wont let you suffer a loss. Your eldest uncle, second uncle, and the rest will pay you the corresponding merit points." As he spoke, he handed the remaining more than nine hundred meters of purple crystal skin back to Song Chi, adding: "As for the rest, you can deal with it as you see fit. If you submit it to the family, you should be able to exchange it for about 10 Golden Merit Points. Nonetheless, grandfather suggests that unless youre in a real hurry, try not to exchange it. Purple crystal artificial skin armor is an excellent thing for saving ones life. If you encounter someone in urgent need later on, it could be sold for an even higher price!" "Got it!" Song Chi nodded. Shortly after, one large and one small warship soared into the sky, warping towards the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. Before warping, Song Chi approached the [Enslavement Medal], and with a thought, he unbound the forest wolf he had enslaved before. After a while, when he saw that the [Enslavement Mark] slot on the items attribute panel changed back from 3/4 to 4/4, he nodded in satisfaction. He had originally thought about testing the "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy" feature of the component, but considering its long three-year buffer time, he eventually dropped the idea. At the foot of the Divine Mountain, at the entrance of the five major halls of the Song family, Song Chi and his grandfather Song Mingsong went separate ways. Song Mingsong headed to the Technology Department under the Internal Affairs Hall to deal with the purple crystal skin, while Song Chi went to the Merit Hall, partly to trade the remaining thirty thousand catties of insect race essence meat to the family, and also to take the opportunity to explore the Merit Tower. He had heard from his grandmother that the Merit Tower was an all-encompassing treasure trove, allegedly stocked with all kinds of novel and rare items, and Song Chi had been curious about it for a long time. In addition, he had some Merit Points on him, so he thought about seeing if he could get his hands on some good stuff. Merit Hall, Merit Exchange Room. "First Rank Insect Race essence meat? How much do you have?" In the exchange room, the clan member responsible for the exchange asked. Song Chi, who didnt know what was considered a lot, didnt answer but instead asked a question. "Does the amount have a direct connection with the actual exchange price?" "Of course, ordinary First Rank Insect Race essence meat, if the quantity isnt much, 1 jin can be exchanged for 1 Family Merit Point. If the quantity exceeds ten thousand jins, 1 jin can be exchanged for 1.2 Family Merit Points." Hearing this, Song Chi immediately took out all of his First Rank essence meat that exceeded thirty thousand jins. Half a minute later, this Merit Hall clan member finally finished counting. "A total of thirty-seven thousand two hundred jins, which can be exchanged for 44,640 Merit Points. Do you confirm the exchange?" Song Chi quickly nodded. Before long, his Quantum Communication Bracelet showed an increase of 44,640 Ordinary Merit Points. Added to his previous amount, he now had 94,640 Ordinary Merit Points, approaching the hundred thousand mark. He was extremely satisfied with this. Ignoring the clan members questions about Second Rank Insect Race essence meat, Song Chi quickly left the Merit Hall premises and made his way to the ancient tower thousands of meters tall behind it. Looking at the high-rise that exuded an ancient aura, Song Chi stepped into it. Inside the building, Song Chi found that the space within was far larger than it appeared from the outside. Just the first floor alone covered an area of more than ten thousand square meters. Looking upward, there were dozens, if not hundreds, of similarly sized floors. Having withdrawn his gaze, he started to look around on this floor. There were quite a few people, easily hundreds of them, all Song family clan members like Song Chi, here to purchase and exchange the resources they needed. Mercury Crystals, gas mines, purple copper, Phantom Crystals, Life Cores, Intermediate Body Tempering Potions, white oddities, blue oddities... In just a short time, Song Chi saw all kinds of resources. However, more interesting to him than these resources were the counters on which they were displayed. They seemed to employ some special spatial folding technology. Although they didnt look large, Song Chi witnessed a clan member exchange for over a thousand tons of some resource all at onceyet the amount displayed behind the counter seemed as if it hadnt decreased at all. After wandering around, he quickly finished exploring the first floor, and not seeing any of the resources he urgently needed, Song Chi wasnt disappointed. Instead, he moved on to the second floor, then the third, and the fourth. It wasnt until he reached the tenth floor that he finally saw something he needed. Name: Advanced Body Tempering Potion Exchange Price: 500 Merit Points per bottle Quantity for Exchange: Unlimited Note: Strictly forbidden to sell to the outside world. Violators will be severely punished without leniency!!! "Five hundred Merit Points per bottle, so ten thousand Merit Points for twenty bottles..." Mumbling to himself, Song Chi then directly purchased twenty bottles. This Advanced Body Tempering Potion would still have a great effect on him. He had a feeling that, used in conjunction with the Body Tempering Liquid and Insect Race essence meat, his Guidance Technique would soon be able to break through to lv11. Chapter 233 - 146: Komo Yin Python and Thorned Flying Dragon The reason he only took 20 and didnt exchange too much was that Song Chi wanted to see if there were other items worth acquiring later on; it wouldnt be too late to exchange for the Advanced Body Tempering Potions if there was nothing else he wanted. Holding the 20 Advanced Body Tempering Potions, Song Chi continued to head for the higher floors. When he reached the twentieth floor, he stopped again, pausing in front of a special exchange counter. This counter was different from the others: It wasnt about exchanging with Merit Points but was an exchange between different grades of Floating Land Origin. There were three exchange options available at this counter. 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin for 1 strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin 15 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin for 1 strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin 20 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin for 1 strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin These three methods of exchange could be done in either direction, but essentially, members of the Song family would usually exchange lower-rank Floating Land Origins for higher-rank ones, with very few opting to do the reverse. Because of this extreme imbalance, strict restrictions were in place for these exchanges. Only First Rank Song family members (with Spectral Energy Guidance Technique lv10 or above) could initiate exchanges. Moreover, each person could only perform the first type of exchange up to 1,000 times per year. That is, one could exchange up to 10,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin each year for 1,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. The second type could be performed up to 200 times per year. That is, one could use up to 3,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin each year to exchange for 200 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. The third type could be done up to 50 times per year. That is, one could use up to 1,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin each year to exchange for 50 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi understood these restrictions quite well. High-Level Floating Land Origin was already scarce in the Shattered Starry Sea; coupled with the large number of Song family members, it naturally exacerbated the shortage of high-rank origins. In fact, not only the Dinghai Song family but also more than ninety-nine percent of other major powers faced this issue. Moreover, the situation of the Song family was relatively good, as they could provide their clan members with an exchange of medium-high rank origins each year, while other powers fared even worse. After all, possessing the Dragon Spine Continent, a level five Starry Sea Floating Land, they could independently cultivate numerous medium-high rank origins every year. Furthermore, the positive cycle formed by nurturing the origins core with low-rank iterations each year meant that just the Dragon Spine Continent alone provided a substantial amount of medium-high rank origins annually. They lived much more comfortably than many other powers. Without much thought, Song Chi immediately produced 10,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Torch and exchanged them for 1,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. He then took out an additional 2,000 strands of First Rank, and together with the other 1,000, he exchanged them for 200 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Looking at the hard-earned Second Rank Floating Land Origin in his hand, Song Chi carefully stored it in the Ancestral Torch. Previously, he had obtained 800 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin all at once from Zhou Ping and a few hundred from that level two Starshine Civilizations Floating Land, which gave him a slight misperception regarding its rarity. The 200 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin that cost him 3,000 strands of First Rank to exchange, which he could only do once a year, corrected his misperception and made him realize the scarcity and value of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Thinking this, he took steps towards the next level once again. On the twenty-ninth floor of the Merit Tower, Song Chi stopped for the third time. His gaze shifted once more to one of the counters there, or rather, it wandered among several counters. Name: Top-Tier Body Forging Potion Exchange Price: 10,000 Merit Points for 1 vial Exchange Quantity: Each person can exchange for a maximum of 3 vials per year Note: The sale of this potion is strictly forbidden, and due to its powerful effects, it is advised for use only by individuals with Spectral Energy Guidance Technique lv20 and above. Looking at the exchange counter for the Top-Tier Body Forging Potion, Song Chi pondered for a moment and eventually decided not to exchange for it. After all, he wouldnt need it in the short term, so he turned to another counter instead. This counter wasnt for exchanging items but for obtaining the right to enslave the familys domesticated creatures. Two-headed Jackalwolf People Enslavement Certification Creature Name: Two-headed Jackalwolf People Species: Jackalwolf People Genetic Bloodline Rating: 49 Natural Ability: Dual-element Magic Mastery Merit Points required for enslavement: First Rank Two-headed Jackalwolf People (300 points), Second Rank Two-headed Jackalwolf People (3,000 points), Third Rank Two-headed Jackalwolf People (20,000 points) Domestication Location: Black Mountain Plains, Dragon Spine Continent As Song Chi studied the information displayed on the counter, he fell into thought. What he was looking at was one type of creature that could be enslaved under the management of the Song family. These Two-headed Jackalwolf People had considerable potential, and their innate gift "Dual-element Magic Mastery" implied they had multiple attack attributes and methods, guaranteeing substantial combat power. As for the Genetic Bloodline Rating column, this number was the Song familys comprehensive evaluation of a species potential, natural ability, physical condition, and combat power at the same rank, among other aspects. With an upper limit of 100, generally speaking, the closer a species genetic bloodline rating is to 100, the rarer the species and the higher its overall value. Through his dedicated research, Song Chi had also learned some basic information. Typically, the genetic bloodline rating for common Stellar Sea Creatures ranges between 5 and 30, which is the norm for creatures from the Stellar Sea. Excluding the presence of Torch Warships, Torchlight Humanity alone had a rating of 20. Chapter 234 - 146: Komo Yin Serpent and Thorned Flying Dragon_2 Between 31 and 50, these are some of the relatively more excellent creatures in the Starry Sea. Between 51 and 70, the creatures in this interval can be considered gifted and talented, able to rule as a dominant species on some medium and small-sized Floating Lands. Between 71 and 80, if Genetic Bloodline Ratings can reach this level, basically, as long as one does not die young, there is a great potential for progressing to the Fourth Rank, and they can be called high-level species in the Starry Sea, peerless geniuses. 81 to 90, huh? Creatures or species of this level can fully be said to be born from the essence of the Shattered Starry Sea. Within the Song family, they are referred to as Children of the Starry Sea, who, barring early death, will definitely reach the Fourth Rank, and even the Fifth or Sixth Rank is highly probable. And the last, 91 to 100, the Song family uses just one sentence to describe creatures of this level: the Peak Species of the Starry Sea. By such comparison, the Genetic Bloodline of this Two-headed Jackalwolf People falling into the Second Tier is considered relatively excellent, much more powerful than those over 90 percent of ordinary creatures. However, Song Chi was not satisfied and quickly shifted his gaze. One must know, the Bug Mother killed previously in the Ruins of the Buluo Civilization had a Genetic Bloodline Rating of 90 points within the Song familys internal ranking chart, which is the strongest batch just below peak creatures. With such a precedent, how could Song Chi be satisfied with just a Second Tier Two-headed Jackalwolf People? He quickly turned his attention to the next creature. Komoyin Giant Serpent Enslavement Certificate Species Name: Komoyin Giant Serpent Race: Komoyin Giant Serpent Genetic Bloodline Rating: 65 Natural Ability: Komoyins Scales, Komoyin Giant Serpents Devouring Enslavement Merit Points Required: First Rank Komoyin Giant Serpent (1000 points), Second Rank Komoyin Giant Serpent (10,000 points), Third Rank Komoyin Giant Serpent (100,000 points) Breeding Location: Dragon Spine Continent Hidden Valley Great Rift Seeing this Komoyin Giant Serpent, Song Chis eyes flickered with interest. Compared to the Two-headed Jackalwolf People, the Komoyin Giant Serpent was clearly more formidable. Ranked in the Third Tier, not only did it have higher potential for progression, but its combat power at the same rank was also far superior, making it an excellent choice. While contemplating, Song Chi did not rush to decide but continued to look at other species. The Song family, as a nearly three-thousand-year-old legacy family of the Chenxing Principality, commanded and controlled a vast array of creature species, not just one or two. Quickly, his gaze swept over various enslavable creatures. Silver Moon Giant Wolf Enslavement Certificate Tri-Eye Lion Enslavement Certificate Silver-blood Lion Griffin Enslavement Certificate ... However, as he went along, Song Chi was still unable to make a decision. It wasnt that these enslavable creatures werent adequatethey were basically among the better ranks within the Third Tier, with very strong combat power. But Song Chis idea was simple; he wanted to enslave a creature that could be ranked in the Fourth Tier because if he chose these Third Tier species, it would be better to wait for the next expedition to the Alien Star Domain and enslave the Sand Worms on the Yellow Sand Floating Land. In his familys Genetic Bloodline Ranking Chart, he had seen the existence of those Sand Worms, and their ratings were not low. Their Genetic Bloodline value was 62, and although not as high as those mentioned above, they also ranked in the Third Tier. Most crucially, it wouldnt require spending any of his Merit Points; why not go for it? The creatures mentioned above required tens of thousands of Merit Points for even a Second Rank Level, and for the Third Rank Level, it would take six figures, which is why Song Chi had hesitated to choose. Just as he was indecisive, suddenly, a new Enslavement Certificate for a creature appeared before him, and it was this certificate that sparked great interest in Song Chi. Thorned Flying Dragon Enslavement Certificate Species Name: Thorned Flying Dragon Race: Thorned Flying Dragon Genetic Bloodline Rating: 80 Natural Ability: Thorns of Scales, Fiery Dragon Breath, Thorn Storm Enslavement Merit Points Required: Second Rank Thorned Flying Dragon (80,000 common + 3 Gold points), Third Rank Thorned Flying Dragon (300,000 common + 5 Gold points) Breeding Location: Flying Dragon Floating Land ... Without a doubt, the tier of this Thorned Flying Dragon was clearly higher than the previous Komoyin Giant Serpent, Tri-Eye Lion, and Silver Blood Griffins. Even as the lowest among dragon species, being a Flying Dragon Species, its genetic bloodline far surpassed the Third Tier, ranking into the Fourth Tier of the Song familys genetic bloodline spectrum, just a step away from the Fifth Tier. The Thorns of Scales, Fiery Dragon Breath, and Thorn Storm were all extremely powerful natural abilities. Therefore, Song Chi was inevitably tempted. But soon he shook his head. This Thorned Flying Dragon was indeed a good enslavement choice, but the key issue was that its price was not cheapa Second Rank required eighty thousand Merit Points plus 3 Golden Merit, while a Third Rank cost a staggering three hundred thousand plus 5 Golden Merit, which was astonishing to Song Chi. Although the Merit Points he currently had were sufficient to exchange for a Second Rank Thorned Flying Dragon, lets not mention that the place for rearing this creature was not located on the Dragon Spine Continent of the Song familys main base, but somewhere on that Flying Dragon Floating Land. Song Chi used the familys standard Quantum Communication Bracelet to check briefly. This Flying Dragon Floating Land was nearly two thousand light-years from the Dragon Spine Continent, close to the border between the Dinghai Star Domain and the northern Red River Star Domain. If he wanted to travel there quickly, he would have to use the familys mid-range Teleportation Star Gate above the continent. Whats more, Song Chi had also set his eyes on another item in these twenty-nine floors, a special component of Blue Quality. Space Beacon Emitter lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 1000/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Pathfinder Marks available: 1/1 Effect: Fires a pathfinder mark towards the designated coordinates that lasts for 2 months. Subsequent activations in the Alien Star Domain can actively trigger this mark, allowing the flagship to precisely deploy at these coordinates (after one use, this mark will directly expire). Charge: 20s; Buffer time: 3 years UpRank Requirement: 4 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 400 Spectral Energy Points, 4 Life Cores (Zero Rank) Exchange for Merit: 40,000 Points This Space Beacon Emitter could complement the Space Anchor Point in the Ruins Market Secret Realm at a critical moment. After all, the Market has yet to add a second Space Anchor Point, so having this space beacon-emitting component was essential. After hesitating for a moment, Song Chi made a decision. He swiped his Quantum Communication Bracelet over the display counter in front of him and saw forty thousand Merit Points deducted. He successfully acquired the Blue Quality [Space Beacon Emitter] component. Then he returned to the exchange counter for the "Komoyin Giant Serpent Enslavement Certification" and exchanged one with ten thousand Merit Points for a Second Rank Komoyin Giant Serpent enslavement certificate. Why not exchange for a Third Rank Two-headed Jackalwolf People for twenty thousand Merit Points? Sorry, his [Enslavement Medal] was only enhanced to the Second Rank, and the success rate of enslaving Third Rank creatures was not great. After exchanging these things, Song Chi glanced down at his Quantum Communication Bracelet and saw that he had just over thirty thousand Merit Points left. He did not continue exchanging for other items but instead strode towards the thirtieth floor of the Merit Tower. The thirtieth floor of the Merit Tower, although trading can only be done with Golden Merit Points, does not restrict the entry of regular clan members. Regardless of whether they possess Golden Merit Points, they can enter above the thirtieth floor. This also led to the current bustling scene on the thirtieth floor, or rather, it was always like this, not just now. Compared to the ordinary floors below, this floor had even more people, nearly a thousand, and this was just the thirtieth floorabove were the thirty-first, thirty-second floors... About this, Song Chi roughly guessed the intention of the upper echelons of the Song family. It was nothing more than to show the lower clansmen various rare items, thereby increasing the clansmens enthusiasm for missions, as well as the likelihood of relinquishing those rare resources in their hands that they would not use in the short term, and so on. Ignoring these, Song Chi passed through the crowd and began wandering around the thirtieth floor, just as before. As expected, the first exchange counter that caught his eye was for the Titanium Crystal. Name: Titanium Crystal Exchange price: 1 Golden Merit 100 pieces Exchange limit: A single person can exchange up to 500 pieces every three years Note: The sale of Titanium Crystals to outsiders is strictly prohibited. Violators will be severely punished!!! Staring at this exchange counter, Song Chis gaze flickered as he hesitated whether to make a move or not. Currently, he had 5 Golden Merit, which was just enough to exchange his entire three-year quota. PS: Almost ten thousand recommendations now, please, Im begging for recommendation tickets. Any dear readers who have them, please cast a vote, thank you so much! Chapter 235 - 147: Purple [Obsidian Ship Armor] ``` After some thought, Song Chi eventually decided against the idea of exchanging for the Titanium Crystal. There were two reasons for this. First, Golden Merit Points were hard to come by. As far as Song Chi knew, they could only be earned by completing quests associated with Fourth Rank lifeforms. Alternatively, one could hand in Purple Quality or higher shipborne components, or extremely rare resources (such as Void Crystals, Titanium Crystals, medium-high Rank Life Crystals, space-based special resources, time-based special resources, and so on). The stringent requirements for either of the aforementioned methods further proved how rare Golden Merit Points were. Second, at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market there was a steady income of Titanium Crystals every month. Although each time it was only 50 pieces, the consistent, long-term yield meant that his annual income of Titanium Crystals would still be quite significant, as long as he wasnt in a hurry. With his decision made, he didnt linger at the counter any longer and continued to stroll around the thirtieth floor. After about fifteen minutes, having nearly finished touring the thirtieth floor, Song Chi felt a bit dazzled by the abundance of good items. He saw no fewer than ten pieces of Purple Quality shipborne components alone, with the regular Purple Components priced at about 5 Golden Merit Points each. Among these was an ordinary Purple Quality Fire Source UpRank called "Essence Lotus Heavenly Fire," capable of upgrading a Colorless Seed of Torch to a White Quality. However, it wasnt cheap, priced at 10 Golden Merit Points. Naturally, Song Chi had no interest in it. Two minutes later, he reached the thirty-first floor. On this floor, he saw an Orange Quality shipborne main cannon with attributes that were not much different from a Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, and it also had an active feature that facilitated major bursts, but it was priced at 105 Golden Merit Points, which made Song Chis eyes widen. Subsequently, he visited several more floors in succession. He saw a number of Orange Quality shipborne components and even more Purple Components, as well as two pieces of Purple Quality Fire Sources that could rival Orange Oddities. In the end, he arrived at a rough conclusion. Above the thirtieth floor of the Merit Tower, Purple Quality shipborne components, were generally valued at 5 to 10 Golden Merit Points. Purple Components capable of matching the Orange Quality components were uniformly priced at 40 Golden Merit Points for exchange. And the Orange Glory Quality shipborne components were priced at around 80 to 120 Golden Merit Points for exchange. Having grasped this, Song Chi continued upward. At the forty-ninth floor of the Merit Tower, Song Chi stopped. On this floor, he saw a type of component that he had always been very eager to acquire. Obsidian Ship Armor lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Obsidian Guard Consumption: 7/second (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 17 No need for Charge and Buffer UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Spectral Energy Points, Obsidian 1kg {Obsidian Guard: Consumes 2000 Spectral Energy Points to instantly generate an Obsidian Shield on the outer layer of the warship, lasting 2 minutes with a 48-hour cooldown.} Indeed, ship armor with active Shield features like this was precisely what Song Chi had been searching for. The woman from the Chenxing Multifunctional Shop had a piece of ship armor named "Shadow Inkstone Armor," and that component had been on Song Chis mind for a while. However, until the woman left, he never found the right opportunity to ask for an exchange, as his main focus was, after all, on that strand of "Senbai Bone Flame." Now, seeing this "Obsidian Ship Armor," which was by no means inferior to the "Shadow Inkstone Armor," Song Chi was naturally very eager. Its "Obsidian Guard" feature was undoubtedly no worse than the "Inkstone Shield" feature, and equally instantaneous, making it very suitable for the Cang Qiong when there was no time to fully activate the "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator" for self-preservation. However, eager as he might be, the exchange price for this "Obsidian Ship Armor" remained unchanged, demanding 10 Golden Merit Points, making it one of the most expensive Purple shipborne components, second only to the top-tier Fire Sources. This gave him a headache. The collection counter on the forty-ninth floor of the Merit Tower is one of many such counters, each floor having one. Their purpose is to facilitate the appraisal of items in the hands of clan members and the corresponding issuance of Merit Points. Song Chi stepped up to the counter. His Ancestral Torch slowly opened at his brow, and he took out the "Brox Ultra Base Main Cannon," placing it on the counter. "Excuse me, how many Golden Merit Points can I get for this Purple main cannon if I hand it in?" He took out that main cannon, which he had obtained along with the "Enslavement Medal" from the ruins of the Buluo Civilization, pondering whether he could gather enough Golden Merit Points by selling this main cannon to exchange for the "Obsidian Ship Armor." However, the reality was somewhat disappointing to him. Even with this main cannon added, it still wasnt enough. "A standard Purple main cannon can be exchanged for 4 Golden Merit Points." Upon hearing this, Song Chi frowned. Because in the more than ten floors he had browsed through earlier, all the Purple main cannon components after the thirtieth floor, if their attributes were not exceptionally top-tier, such as having special Armor-Piercing or Shield Breaker features, were typically worth 5 Golden Merit Points. He hadnt expected the clan to only offer 4 Golden Merit Points when repurchasing similar components, which amounted to selling at the list price but buying back at eighty percent of it. This was a surprise to him. And even with the additional 4 Golden Merit Points, it was still insufficient to exchange for the Obsidian Ship Armor. Moreover, he had plans to save up for later exchanges, like the Third-Rank Level of the "Thorned Flying Dragon" enslavement certification. ``` Chapter 236 - 147: Purple [Obsidian Ship Armor]_2 After gritting his teeth, he retrieved the Brox Ultra Base Main Cannon and suppressed the idea of borrowing money from his parents, deciding to wait a little longer, as his parents had also just returned to the Clan and were likely in urgent need of Golden Merit Points. Then, he considered whether to bring out that remaining piece of 900-meter-long Purple Crystal Skin, but after thinking for a moment, he shook his head. The Purple Crystal Skin was from a Pseudo Fourth Rank insect queen and the chances of acquiring more in the future were very slim. With Grandfather Song Mingsong revealing a small portion at the Technology Department, it was very likely that many from the Song Clan would come seeking it, and waiting to sell at a high price would be the best choice. Consoling himself with a few soft whispers, he thought. Perhaps after a few more visits to the Ruins Market for trades, he might acquire other Purple warship components? Dismissing the idea of directly exchanging for the Obsidian Ship Armor, Song Chi continued walking towards the 50th floor of the Merit Tower. But this time, he was stopped by a quarantine light screen, or more precisely, the Quantum Communication Bracelet on his wrist was blocked. [Access to floors above the 50th requires more than 20 Golden Merit Points. Your Golden Merit Points are insufficient, you cannot enter the 50th floor.] Hearing this prompt in his ear, Song Chi felt helpless. In the end, he could only leave the Merit Tower with the Second Rank Komo Yin Serpent Enslavement Proof, the Space Beacon Emitter component, and 20 Advanced Body Tempering Potions. After finding Grandfather Song Mingsong, Song Chi explained the situation and indicated that he still had to make another trip to the "Sub-Valley Great Rift." The two then parted ways. As for the synthetic skin Battle Armor, it would still take a few days to complete. Once finished, someone from the Technology Department would deliver it to Green Moon Manor. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Sub-Valley Great Rift. This was an enormous rift with an average width exceeding 100,000 meters and stretching over hundreds of thousands of kilometers. From the Vault of Heaven above, it appeared like a long dragon lying eternally asleep beneath the surface of the earth. As the Cang Qiong slowly descended, it soon entered the interior of the rift, which was astonishingly deep, with the deepest point also surpassing 100,000 meters, and was home to numerous creatures living at the bottom of the rift. At that moment, Cang Qiong successfully landed on a platform halfway up the cliff of the rift. The platform was over a kilometer wide and tens of kilometers long, and atop it stood a medium-sized manmade building the Song familys base stationed to ensure the normal breeding of the Komo Yin Serpent population within this rift. As soon as Cang Qiong docked at the edge of the platform in the warship docking area, before Song Chi could leave the warship, a series of violent roars suddenly came from above the distant rift. Glancing sideways at the Sky Eye Patrol Radar, two figures of different sizes were rapidly approaching. The two figures, one only about a hundred meters long and leading the way, while the other, whose body extended beyond a thousand meters, was chasing closely behind the first one. With just a glance, Song Chi conjured up a basic outline in his mind. The likely scenario was an Escort Ship of Second Rank tangling with a Third Rank Komo Yin Serpent. And indeed, as he had surmised, he soon saw an Escort Ship shrouded in a Purple Energy Shield speeding past from above the rift ahead of the platform. His eyes flickering after scanning the results from Cang Qiongs semi-automated shipborne intelligence, Song Chi noted that the strength of the Energy Shield around the Escort Ship that just flew past was at the Third Rank Peak. While pondering, the platform below the base soon started to tremble violently as well. Looking down through the protective Shield of the platform, he saw a terrifyingly huge serpent longer than a kilometer, radiating a strong Third Tier Life Pressure as it slithered past, chasing after the Escort Ship in front. In Cang Qiong, Song Chis pupils slightly constricted. If the ships detection results were correct, then this Komo Yin Serpent that had just passed by was a Third Rank Peak creature. Whats more critical was that Song Chi observed numerous wounds on its body, likely inflicted by the Escort Ship just before. "A Second Rank Warship engaging head-on with a Third Rank Peak Komo Yin Serpent..." He muttered to himself and disembarked from Cang Qiong. Clutching the Enslavement Proof, he headed towards the interior of the base building. As he made his way, he encountered many clan members, all holding slavery proofs like himself. Being able to rank in the third tier of the genetic lineages, the Komoyin serpent was extremely popular within the Song family. "That was Song Tianyu just now, wasnt it? Truly a genius that has recently emerged from the seventh direct vein; I heard hes just over forty years old? Daring to face a Third Rank Peak Komoyin serpent head-on, tsk tsk tsk!!" "I heard he is also a Seed of Torch of purple quality, just not sure if he has the potential to challenge for a spot in the family hierarchy." "What are you thinking? Believing that a mere Torch can take on the hierarchy? In recent years, havent the number of Torch members in our family decreased? And lets not forget, the six main ranks of our Song family havent changed for a full twenty years!" "This Song Tianyu is indeed not bad, enough to dominate among those Fourth Rank families in the duchy, but he still falls far short compared to our family hierarchy." "Agreed, I remember when His Highness Song Ming of the fifth rank, whose flagship had just advanced to Second Rank not too long ago, directly demolished the attack of three cruisers from the Red River Star Thief Group." (It should be okay to call him Your Highness here, right?) ... Hearing the discussions around him, Song Chis steps didnt halt, nor did his expression change, but deep down, quite a few ripples were stirred. "The fifth rank of the Dinghai Song family, Song Ming... just entered Second Rank and directly took on three cruisers..." Song Chi felt somewhat heavy in his heart. He put himself in the situation and realized that if his Cang Qiong were to advance to Second Rank right now, he would undoubtedly face a cruiser head-on without fear, but to contend against three cruisers, to be honest, he didnt have much confidence. To put it another way, the likelihood of failure would be high. Although the Cang Qiong was already equipped with an orange energy shield and an orange main cannon, boasting absolutely luxurious configurations, to be frank, the warship armor was a weak spot. If they were to face three cruisers head-on, the odds were high that they would be sunk in the encirclement. "I hope I can get a purple-quality ship component in the Ruins Market this time. The blue quality Starshine V-type alloy armor is indeed dragging us down!!" Determined in his heart, Song Chi soon entered the interior of the base. Deep Valley Rift Garrison Base, Servitude Department. The middle-aged man looked up at the calm-faced Song Chi. "From the Tenth Direct Vein, a First Rank Torch Ship Captain, are you sure your flagship can accommodate that Second Rank Komoyin serpent after enslavement?" The middle-aged man, named Song Xiao, was a Third Rank Torch Captain, a permanent resident at the Deep Valley Rift base, and originated from the third direct vein. His reason for asking was simple. Ordinary white and blue control components cant adjust the volume of enslaved creatures; only purple-level control components can achieve a reduction up to 20 times. Song Chi showed a smile on his face and nodded lightly. Seeing this, Song Xiao did not say more, as his reminder was out of goodwill because the Tenth Direct Vein had only recently returned, and the family had clearly expressed its intention to offer a certain degree of support. But having said that, he naturally would not interfere too much with Song Chis own choices. "Do you need me to take action, or will you try first?" Song Chis response came quickly. "Id appreciate your help, Grandpa Xiao." Hearing this, Song Xiao nodded lightly. Before coming, Song Chi had checked the identities of several Third Rank residents at the Deep Valley Rift, and since Song Xiao was about as old as his grandfather, it was appropriate to call him grandpa. Half an hour later, the Cang Qiong burst out from the Deep Valley Rift. With the assistance of the Third Rank Torch Captain, Song Xiao, Song Chi easily enslaved a Second Rank Komoyin serpent with the [Enslavement Medal]. Chapter 237 - 148: Orange Fire Seed Strange Object [Red Origin Heavenly Fire] ``` Inside the Cang Qiong, in front of the main control panel, Song Chi was meticulously operating the spacecraft. If someone familiar with him were here, they would have noticed a slight difference about him compared to usual. On his shoulder lay a miniaturized serpent of just a few centimeters long. Though in its miniature form, those who looked closely could see the extraordinary nature of the ultra-smooth scales that shimmered with a faint fluorescent light on its body. The delicacy combined with a sense of thickness gave the impression of an incredibly strong defense at first glance. Indeed, this mini black serpent was the Second Rank Komo-In colossal snake in its most reduced size. Of course, it had reached this minuscule size only after Song Chi brought it inside the Cang Qiong. Earlier, in front of Song Xiao, Song Chi had used mind induction to shrink the snake to just ten meters long. In this way, he could dispel any suspicions from Song Xiao as much as possible. After all, the ability to scale a slave creatures size was something only purple-quality control components could achieve. If he exposed the [Enslavement Medal]s capability to perform transformations to the extent of a hundredfold or even a thousandfold, it would certainly raise unnecessary suspicion. Song Chi naturally wouldnt make such a low-level mistake. Petting the little creatures head, Song Chi didnt harbor too many other thoughts in his mind. Well... This Second Rank Komo-In colossal snake was destined to be just a transitional enslaved creature for him, certainly to be replaced later on. Therefore, there was no need to invest too much emotion in it. Continuing on his swift journey, Song Chi waited for several more hours on the Vault of Heaven. There was no other way; the Purple River Translocation Device was only a blue component, and its current enhancement level was only LV20. After each use, it needed a substantial amount of time to buffer. It was only after the Purple River Translocation Device finished buffering that he reactivated the component and returned to Green Moon Manor. In his personal courtyard, after retracting the Cang Qiong into the Ancestral Torch, he entered his room and his figure promptly vanished. Ruins Market Secret Realm, he summoned the Cang Qiong once more, installed the newly acquired [Space Beacon Emitter] component, and then swiftly enhanced it directly to LV20. After enhancing the [Space Beacon Emitter] to LV20, it still had only one Pathfinder Mark, but the duration of that mark had increased from 2 months to 7 months, and the buffer time had decreased from 3 years to 2 years. Having enhanced the [Space Beacon Emitter] component, Song Chi glanced over the Cang Qiongs attributes, or more accurately, the specific attributes of the [Special Components] category. With the [Enslavement Medal] and the [Space Beacon Emitter] components installed, the Cang Qiong now had only two of its 14 special slots remaining. [Additional Components: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree (White) LV20, Brainwave Remote Control System (Purple) LV23, Abnormal Status Purifier (Blue) LV20, Purple River Translocation Device (Blue) LV20, Healing Fruit (White) LV29, Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) LV20, Phantom Thruster (Purple) LV20, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) LV20, Enslavement Medal (Red) LV20, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) LV20 (12/14)] Thinking this, he casually enhanced the Torchs ship body from LV10 to LV15. Afterward, the additional component slots instantly increased by 6, from 14 to 20, with the number of available slots once again rising to 8. Having finished with that, he strode down the central street of the Ruins Market towards the shopping area. After pondering for a moment, Song Chi cleared out one of the shops and changed the text on the projection screen above the central counter with a thought. [13 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in exchange for 1 strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin] [14 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin in exchange for 1 strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin] [15 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin in exchange for 1 strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin] [20 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin in exchange for 1 strand of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin] ... [50 strands of Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin in exchange for 1 strand of Ninth Rank Floating Land Origin] Indeed, this shop was the one he would use in the future specifically for exchanging low-level Floating Land Origins for higher-level ones, and the exchange ratio had once again been raised significantly. He believed many alien species entering the Ruins Market would actively engage in exchange transactions in the future. In reality, his primary goal was to exchange the First, Second, and Third Rank Floating Land Origins. As for the Fourth Rank and above, that was just listed to take a look; it was mainly to elevate the status of the Ruins Market. But seriously, it was quite unrealistic to expect a First Rank alien species to bring out a Fourth Rank or higher Floating Land Origin. After carefully inspecting the various items in the other shops. He finally went into the dedicated purchasing shop. Seeing that all the acquisition information for Titanium Crystals, Energy Crystals, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Mother, and Purple Quality or higher Fire Seed strange objects was all there without omission, Song Chi proceeded toward the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. Almost two months had passed since the last opening of Ruins Market for trading, and he was already eager to proceed. Soon, the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform was activated. After being upgraded to LV16, it could now deploy up to 43 spatial gates. Watching the 43 space vortexes appearing at the entrance of the Ruins Market, Song Chi waited in silence. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed. It seemed his luck was still not that great; most of the deployed space gates had not been discovered by intelligent beings. Half an hour later, only a little more than a hundred alien species had gathered inside the Ruins Market. Fortunately, Zhou Ping, as usual, arrived as expected, and he still brought with him 50 Titanium Crystals and 1000 units of Body Tempering Liquid, 100 units of Body Tempering Paste. ``` Chapter 238 - 148: Orange Fire Seed Strange Object [Red Origin Heavenly Fire]_2 Eight hours later, although there were a few more alien species in the Ruins Market, the number was still far less than usual, only just over four hundred. Regarding this, Song Chi had already adjusted his mindset and accepted the fact that the spatial gates he had deployed this time were extremely unlucky. Upon reflection, this was actually within the realm of reason. The Shattered Starry Sea was vast, and although there were many Starry Sea Floating Lands, they were insignificant compared to the vastness of the Starry Sea. Not to mention, not all Starry Sea Floating Lands were inhabited by intelligent life forms; the proportion of life-bearing Floating Lands was not high. However, compared to the bad luck with the deployment of spatial gates, there was plenty of good news from the market shop district. Especially the new Floating Land Origin exchange shop he had recently set up. Compared to the collection stands that he used to put at the end of every market transaction, this exchange shop was clearly more popular. Even though there were fewer alien species entering this time than before, and the market transaction time was less than half, the Floating Land Origins exchanged in the shop had already surpassed the last time. Song Chi calculated; up to now, he had exchanged out over ten thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and acquired over a thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. He had exchanged nearly nine hundred strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin for sixty-five strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Although no alien species had yet come forward with Third Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi was extremely satisfied. At the moment, he was in urgent need of Second Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystal. He had 150 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin on hand, so he wasnt in too much of a hurry for it. Just when Song Chi thought that the market transaction would end in this rather lackluster fashion, a sudden twist occurred halfway through. "Hmm?" In the free stall area, Song Chi, who was constantly roaming between the stalls, slightly raised his eyebrows and then shifted his gaze in the direction of the second floor of the inn. Just now, he had felt a new request for transmission from a Ruins Market Guest Token. It was not the one in Zhou Pings hands, but the very first one he had issued. "Could it be that the centaur tribe has already gotten their hands on that so-called Red Origin Heavenly Fire?" For a moment, Song Chis heart grew hot with anticipation. The first Ruins Market Guest Token he had given out was to a centaur who claimed they could procure an item of Orange Quality Fire Seed Marvel, the "Red Origin Heavenly Fire." He had also made it clear that they could only activate the Ruins Market Guest Token once before securing the Red Origin Heavenly Fire; if they failed, he would take back the token after one use. So, half a year later, their sudden activation of this Ruins Market Guest Token likely meant they had obtained the Red Origin Heavenly Fire. With this thought, how could Song Chi not be excited? A marvel of Fire Seed with Orange Qualityeven if it couldnt serve as the Seed of Torch Fire Source UpRank, its value was undoubtedly beyond imagination. In his delight, he nodded mentally, agreeing to the other partys transmission request. Soon, a familiar figure with the head of a human and the body of a horse walked down from the second floor of the inn. To Song Chis surprise, it was indeed holding a fiercely burning flame in its hand. Unless there was a mistake, this was the bundle of Orange Quality Red Origin Heavenly Fire. Under Song Chis watchful eye, the centaur, excited, made its way to the procurement shop, clearly thrilled at the prospect of entering the Zhu Tian Ruins Market once more. In the procurement shop, the centaur scanned the many new procurement messages inside the shop, which were more numerous than half a year ago. It wanted to see if there were any corresponding resources for its tribe. Soon, it made its way to the projection screen in the center of the shop. Raising its right hand high, it presented the fiery Fire Seed, supported by a special Jade Disc, in front of the projection screen. "I have not failed your expectations, my lord. My tribe, the Eastern Green, has successfully obtained this Red Origin Heavenly Fire. Please, lord, inspect it!" As its words fell, an eager Song Chi activated the Power of Laws from the Secret Realm and swiftly enveloped the incredibly fiery Fire Seed. But as the saying goes, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Upon learning the specific attributes of this Fire Seed, Song Chi took a long sigh. Just as the Centaur from the Dongqing Tribe had said, this Red Origin Heavenly Fire was indeed an Orange Quality Fire Seed Marvel, but it could not be converted into a Seed of Torch Fire Source UpRank. As such, its value was undoubtedly greatly diminished, at least for Song Chi, and for all the Torch Ship Captains of the Torch Human Civilization. [Marvel: Red Origin Heavenly Fire] [Quality: Orange] [Evolvable: No] [Remarks: A Top Rank Fiery Fire Seed Marvel, nurtured over thirty thousand years deep within the volcanoes of the Pegasus Floating Continents Red Origin Tribe, has been cultivated by the Red Origin Tribe for thousands of years and has officially joined the ranks of the Orange Fire Seeds. It is an extremely rare kind of Fire Seed in the Shattered Starry Sea.] Suppressing the intense disappointment in his heart, Song Chis thoughts shifted slightly, and he provided the corresponding response on the projection screen at the center of the exchange shop. [Yes, Ill make good on the promise made earlier and grant you ten more opportunities to re-enter the Ruins Market.] At the same time, he waved his hand gently, and the Power of Laws within the market once again mobilized, quickly passing over the Ruins Market Guest Token in the Centaurs hand. When the First Rank Centaur looked at its Ruins Market Guest Token, it found that the counter which had originally been reset to zero now impressively read 10/10. Overcome with joy, it bowed to the projection screen in front of it and then turned and left the purchasing shop, excitedly heading off to browse other shops. It was acutely aware of the significance that all the various items sold in the market held for its tribe behind, the "Dongqing Tribe." Merely half a year ago, a significant purchase had enabled the Dongqing Tribe to see a rapid increase in strength over the subsequent six months; thus, with the entire tribes trust on its shoulders this time, it was under tight time constraints, with many items to buy. The only thing that caused it some discomfort was that, unlike the Spatial Gates dispatched by the market itself, the Ruins Market Guest Token did not allow for unlimited entries and exits. Each activation basically meant one had to wait until the trading session was over before leaving because leaving halfway through would make it impossible to re-enter, and one would have to wait for the next monthly market session. That meant creatures that entered the market with a Ruins Market Guest Token could only bring back one trips worth of goods, thus barring the purchase of many large and high-quality items. "If only there were some kind of spatial storage device!!" Muttering to itself, the First Rank peak Centaur headed straight for the Genetic Potion shop. Regarding this, Song Chi naturally did not pay much more attention. With another wave of his hand, the portion of the Orange Quality Red Origin Heavenly Fire in his hand disappeared, and when it appeared again, it was now displayed in the Oddity Exchange Shop, alongside the Orange Quality [Terra Primeval Stone], conspicuously hanging at the most eye-catching spot of the exchange shop. Also, below the [Red Origin Heavenly Fire] merchandise stand, he specifically added a note. [This Fire Seed is to be exchanged preferentially for other marvels of the same quality Fire Seed.] There was no helping it, compared to other Orange Quality marvels, Song Chi naturally preferred the same quality Fire Source UpRanks with higher value within the Torch Human Civilization Territory. Time passed quickly, and with only one hour left before the end of this trading session, seeing that nearly seven hundred Alien Species were present in the market, Song Chis gaze became firm, and he decided to act on an idea that had been brewing for nearly two months. Above the Vault of Heaven of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, the Power of Laws suddenly began to converge rapidly. This spectacle naturally caught the attention of all Alien Species below immediately. As these Alien Species were puzzled, the text formed by the Power of Laws materialized above the market. Since all the text was formed by the Power of Laws, all Alien Species understood the meaning at a glance. Upon clearly seeing the text of the Laws, the reaction of all Alien Species was almost unanimous. Their pupils dilated, and their eyes were full of excitement. Looking towards the sky, at the very top line of text, there were only five characters. [Ruins Market Guest Token] Below these five characters was naturally the detailed description of the Ruins Market Guest Token, the very reason why all Alien Species eyes were filled with excitement. PS: Originally, a key Alien Race was going to appear in this Ruins Market trading session, but I feel the pace is a bit too fast, so after thinking about it, I decided to push it back. Readers, how do you feel about the current pace? Chapter 239 - 149: The Gains Brought by Four Ruins Market Guest Tokens The ability to allow them to re-enter this Ruins Market Secret Realm subsequently, perhaps even multiple times, instantly sparked the deep desires and greed in the hearts of the Alien Races, who had fully experienced the terrifying value of the market. Knowing this well, Song Chi timely employed the Power of Laws to reveal the methods for obtaining the Ruins Market Guest Token. The first method: an auction. Creatures willing to participate in the auction bidding can confidently bring forth their various rare resources and Starry Sea Oddities, of course, shielded by the Power of the Ruins Market Laws so other creatures cannot see these items. As long as the items offered are recognized, the Ruins Market will grant a corresponding number of subsequent uses for the Ruins Market Guest Token based on the items value. If the creature offering the item is satisfied with this number, then it can obtain a Ruins Market Guest Token with the corresponding number of uses. The second method: exchange. If one is unwilling to simply give away high-rank resources or oddities to vie for a Ruins Market Guest Token, they can choose to visit the Oddity Exchange Shop. Completing an exchange that is significant enough to be recognized by the Ruins Market itself between high-rank resources or high-rank oddities can also secure a Ruins Market Guest Token. However, a token obtained this way will only have one opportunity for use. If they cant replenish the uses subsequently, the token will be reclaimed after the next Ruins Market trade session. As he detailed the two methods for obtaining the Ruins Market Guest Token, unsurprisingly, the entire market erupted into lively discussions, with all the Alien Races showing different emotions on their faces at the same time. Some were hesitant, some were full of confidence, and there were Alien Races sighing in resignation. In the free stall area on the left, Zhou Ping sat cross-legged in front of his stall. Clad in a blue Vestment robe and carrying a Qingfeng Longsword on his back, he appeared unmoved by the Law texts floating above the market, projecting an almost otherworldly aura, which attracted curious glances from many Alien Races nearby. However, inside, Zhou Ping was somewhat proud. As one who had already obtained a Ruins Market Guest Token, he listened to the exclamations and eager voices of all the Alien Races around him, and their desire and chases for the Ruins Market Guest Token filled him with a sense of shared glory and even a feeling of superiority. Not just him, a nearby centaur felt the same way. Unperturbed by the changing expressions of these two, Song Chi, in a corner, was intently using the Power of Laws to meticulously check the items brought forth by the Alien Races. The appeal of the Ruins Market Guest Token was indeed extraordinary; following his presentation of the two acquisition methods, a large number of Alien Races started to present their items. Even with the Power of Laws, he found it difficult to quickly evaluate everything. Among the nearly 700 Alien Races present, almost half had offered items, and even the normally deserted Oddity Exchange Shop was now bustling with over a hundred Alien Races. With his spirit concentrated, he entered the Limit-breaking State without hesitation and, bolstered by the Power of Laws, his Fourfold Mind Utilization expanded to well over a hundred concurrent thought processes. Several seconds later, he had successfully evaluated all the items, categorizing them according to their value. Firstly, items of value equivalent to only white or ordinary blue oddities were immediately dismissed by him, which alone eliminated over three hundred Alien Species. Of the remaining Alien Races, there were sixty-three. Among these sixty-three, Song Chi quickly ruled out those items that couldnt be transformed into warship components, or had very limited use within the Torch Human Civilization Territory, or were completely unfamiliar minerals and materials. This move directly cut down another ninety percent. The last remaining Alien Species numbered only five. As Song Chi looked over these five Alien Species, he considered his options. Aside from the two tokens in the hands of the centaur and Zhou Ping, there were four Ruins Market Guest Tokens left on him, one of which had to be reserved for his own disguise, leaving only three usable tokens. That is to say, he had to choose three out of five. Having clarified this, his gaze swept over the five Alien Races again. Among these five, two were within the Oddity Exchange Shop, holding respectively a Purple Quality engine and an ordinary Purple Relic Seed of Torch Fire Source UpRank. In the stall area, there were three, and the three items they offered were a Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, a bundle of Intermediate Rank Floating Land Origin (100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin), and the third Alien Race had two items. Two football-sized pieces of Zircon. Considering these five items, Song Chi quickly did some calculations and then dismissed the Purple Engine. If handed over to the Song family, it would only fetch 4 Golden Merit points, whereas the ordinary Purple Fire Source UpRank could potentially sell for 7 Golden Merit points in the Merit Tower, and the family would likely offer about 6 points for it. As for the three items in the stall area, they posed a dilemma for Song Chi. The Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence was a special resource required for a Torch Warship to advance to Third Rank. Its value was certainly no less than that of an ordinary Purple Relic; moreover, it was often so rare as to be priceless. Running into it now, it was a must-have, especially since grandma was preparing to advance to Third Rank. Then, the 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Originhigh-rank origins like these were seldom seen. Even for a major clan like the Song family, clan members could only exchange for 50 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin each year, so acquiring them was definitely not an opportunity to be missed. Chapter 240 - 149: The Gains Brought by Four Ruins Market Guest Tokens_2 The final two pieces of zircon, to be honest, as one of the few special resources potentially needed for the First Rank Torch Warship to be promoted to Second Rank, this thing has the lowest value. However, it is precisely Song Chis current urgent need. He estimated that the Cang Qiong would likely initiate the promotion mission within the next two or three months, so gathering all the resources needed for the promotion as soon as possible was one of his most important tasks at the moment. While conflicted, Song Chi knew he couldnt delay for too long, with so many alien species watching him. With gritted teeth, he finally made a decision. With a slight wave of his hand, the normal purple Fire Source UpRank, the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, the 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, and the two pieces of zircon, almost simultaneously floated up into the sky. Yes, his decision was to take them all. Since he was conflicted, he might as well take everything. For this, he even brought out the Ruins Market Guest Token he had originally reserved for himself. As for the issue of disguising himself later, once the Ruins Market transactions were over, the market level should be able to go from LV16 to LV17, and then he could replace it with the newly condensed Ruins Market Guest Token. Having made his decision, what followed was a specific assessment of the number of uses of the Ruins Market Guest Token for each of these four items. The rightful owner of the purple Fire Source UpRank didnt need to be mentioned, as he had exchanged it in the Strange Object shop for a "Dragon Claw of the Earth," and the Ruins Market Guest Token could only be used once. For the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, Song Chi gave four uses of the Ruins Market Guest Token. The 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin token had three uses. And the token for the two pieces of zircon had two uses. Upon hearing his offer, the four owners of these strange items did not object. With that, this somewhat unconventional auction had successfully concluded. The alien species that didnt obtain a Ruins Market Guest Token all felt a great disappointment. Although the distributed Ruins Market Guest Tokens all had a limited number of uses, they understood one thing. Regardless of the number of uses, only those who secured the Ruins Market Guest Tokens had the possibility to engage in other operations afterward, whereas they, once the Ruins Market transactions ended, would find it difficult to enter this Ruins Market Secret Realm again in their lifetimes. Song Chi saw all this happen, but he didnt care. The number of Ruins Market Guest Tokens was limited, and they went to the highest bidder; there was nothing much to discuss. After securing all his items, as time continued to fly by, and just before the end of the Ruins Market transactions, Song Chi found Zhou Ping, who was packing up his stall, and the half-centaur at the peak of First Rank. His goal was straightforward: he wanted to inquire if they were interested in renting a shop to exclusively sell the unique resources backing them. Of course, it wasnt free... They would need to pay a monthly rental fee of 50 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. This rental fee was carefully considered by Song Chi C it was not too painful for either party and their backers to bear, and it was also a considerable income for him, just right. As for the confidence with which he asked this question, it was obviously because compared to setting up a stall, a shop in the Ruins Market would attract more customers and transactions. This could be seen from the current "Floating Land Origin exchange shop." When faced with the rule text floating in front of them regarding the rental issue, both Zhou Ping and the half-centaur gave the same reply. They would have to discuss with their elders and provide an answer at the beginning of the next trade period. This response was expected by Song Chi; otherwise, he wouldnt have waited until the Ruins Market was nearly closed to inquire with them. ... After the Ruins Market transactions concluded, and once all the creatures had left, Song Chi immediately began to tally all his gains from the trade. First of all, was naturally the normal purple Fire Source UpRank, the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, the 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, and the two soccer-ball-sized pieces of zircon. Then there was the strand of Orange Quality Red Origin Heavenly Fire. Next were the 50 titanium crystals, 1,000 bottles of Body Tempering Liquid, and 100 boxes of Body Tempering Paste brought by Zhou Ping. Finally, there was the Floating Land Origin, Life Core, and the difference in resources. Due to the exchange shop for Floating Land Origin, the amount of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin he had obtained this time was considerable, a total of 180 strands, and nearly 3000 strands of First-Rank Floating Land Origin. The amount of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin was lesser this time, since there were fewer alien races and consequently lower income from transaction taxes, coupled with the exchange for thousands of strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, leading to a total of just under 20,000 strands. Nevertheless, the stockpile of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin that he now possessed still exceeded 250,000 strands, which was no small sum. After tallying his profits, Song Chi couldnt wait to exit the Ruins Market. With a strand of ordinary Purple Fire Source UpRank and the "Brox Ultra Base Main Cannon" in hand, he would be able to exchange them at the Family Merit Hall for the "Obsidian Ship Armor." This was the reason for his rush. Considering that the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm was soon to end in the next few days, if he could make up for the shortfall in the warship armor before that, he would be more confident in achieving a good result in the subsequent challenges at the Immortal Puppet Tower. Before heading to the Family Merit Hall, Song Chi visited his grandparents courtyard once again. "Grandpa has gone on a mission?" Upon hearing his grandmothers words, Song Chi raised his eyebrows, then quickly returned to normal. After all, he had already heard about it before. It was not entirely unexpected. With that in mind, he took out the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence as well as the ordinary strand of Purple Fire Source UpRank. The Purple Fire Source UpRank was traded with the "Earth Dragon Claw" previously provided by his grandfather. Although he had also added a chance to use the Ruins Market Guest Token, it was normally something that had to be offered to the family. "Grandma, this Purple Fire Source UpRank was obtained by trading Grandpas Earth Dragon Claw at this Ruins Market. The Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence was a lucky find by your grandson. With the Sky Zithers imminent ascent to Third Rank, I offer this item to wish you success in your advancement," he said. "Oh my dear grandchild..." Bai Xiuqins face lit up with a smile as she gently pinched Song Chis cheek. Having been a great help to the family in the past six months, her fondness for Song Chi grew more and more. She took delight in everything about him. After carefully storing the two items, she handed Song Chi the Quantum Communication Bracelet and transferred him 6 points of Golden Merit. Then, she turned and tossed him a piece of Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence. Just as Song Chi was about to say something, Bai Xiuqin spoke first: "Alright, this piece of Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence was left for you by your grandpa. He calculated that the Cang Qiong should be nearing its advancement, so take it. Your elder brother still needs to refine it for another year and a half." "Thank you, Grandma, and thank you, Grandpa!" said Song Chi. Since it was a token of affection from his grandparents, Song Chi did not refuse further, and indeed, he was in need of the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence. A few minutes later, the Cang Qiong soared into the sky from above Green Moon Manor and headed towards Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi focused on the four items before him. Primary Energy Crystal, 2300-year-old Mo Moon Tree Sap, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, Zircon. The first two could increase the success rate of the Torch Warships advancement from First to Second Rank while the last two were two of several special resources needed for the advancement. "Once I collect the Sea Spirit Crystal and Moonrock Stone materials, I can begin the Cang Qiongs advancement mission," he murmured. Muttering to himself, Song Chi clenched his fist. His eyes narrowed slightly, and a faint sense of excitement surged in his heart. The Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, Zircon, Sea Spirit Crystal, and Moonrock Stone are precisely all the special materials that may be needed when a Spectral Airship is upgraded to a Guardian Class Spectral Spaceship. PS: Dont like it being dragged out, do you? I understand; Ill stick to the regular pace going forward! Chapter 241 - 150: Bionic Skin Battle Armor Of course, this is to say that all Spectral Airships, when being promoted to Escort Ships, are highly likely to use some of these four materials, but not that every Spectral Airship must collect all four materials before initiating the promotion mission. It mainly depends on individual capacity and willingness, and Song Chi is clearly the type who prefers to be cautious and safe. Generally speaking, a Spectral Airship may use 2 to 3 of these materials during its promotion, but this is not always the case. Some Torch Warships may not need any at all, while a very small portion of Spectral Airships may need all four materials; its really down to personal luck, and no one can say for certain. Above Green Moon Lakes sky, with the activation of the jump drive, Cang Qiong quickly disappeared. At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the forty-ninth floor of Merit Tower. He scanned the personal panel on the Quantum Communication Bracelet in his hand. Golden Merit Points: 11 After some thought, Song Chi still turned in the [Brox Ultra Base Main Cannon], and then his Golden Merit Points reached 15. Having done all this, he went to the counter where the [Obsidian Ship Armor] Component was displayed. After 10 Golden Merit Points were deducted by the Quantum Communication Bracelet, he successfully obtained this long-desired Purple Warship Armor. He absorbed the component into the Ancestral Torch and, without stopping there, Song Chi made another run to the 30th and 32nd floors, which respectively contained the materials Sea Spirit Crystals and Moon Rock Stones. He acquired both using 1 Golden Merit Point each, and thus, what was 15 Golden Merit Points just a few minutes ago was now suddenly down to just 3. Seeing this, even Song Chi, who earned money much faster than a regular Torch Ship Captain thanks to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, felt a sting. After all, these were the Golden Merit Points accumulated through the prior battle with the Blood Blade Star Thieves, and the subsequent issuance of all the Ruins Market Guest Tokens, which did not come easily. Overall, though, his excitement outweighed the pain by quite a bit. After all, not only had he obtained the [Obsidian Ship Armor], he had also gathered all the potential special resources Cang Qiong might need for its promotion. Plus, with the Energy Crystals and the Moruo Tree Sap in his possession, once Cang Qiong initiates the promotion mission, its success rate is guaranteed to exceed 20%. With more alien species eliminated and sufficient bathing in the blood of aliens, reaching a 70% success rate should be easy. Containing his emotions, Song Chi tapped the Second-Rank Floating Land Origin in his hand. "360 strands, is that a bit low?" Muttering to himself, he turned and went back to the 49th floor. This wasnt just the place for exchanging different levels of Floating Land Origin but also had counters for converting Golden Merit Points into Floating Land Origin, such as Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. 1 Golden Merit Point 200 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin Looking at the exchange rate, Song Chi gritted his teeth and exchanged another point. After the exchange, he had 560 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, but his Golden Merit Points had come down to just 2. Without lingering any longer in Merit Tower, Song Chi left, fearing he couldnt resist spending his last points. As for upgrading the Obsidian Ship Armor with more Obsidian, he had already acquired plenty from a special mineral shop in the Ruins Market Secret Realm, at least enough to enhance it to the threshold of Third Rank. Half a day later, Song Chi returned to Green Moon Manor and once again entered the Ruins Market. In the free stall area, Song Chi boarded the newly summoned Cang Qiong. His first action was to remove the Starlight V Alloy Armor and replace it with the newly obtained Obsidian Ship Armor. After some enhancements, and using hundreds of strands of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin, he enhanced the component to lv20, but Song Chi didnt stop there. Eventually, with the cost of 486 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 110 tons of Obsidian + 60 Titanium Crystals, he boosted it all the way to lv30. He also infused 200 tons of Space Solidification Stone into it. This spatial attribute special resource extracted from the Moruo Secret Realm had been something hed been reluctant to merge into the Starlight V Alloy Armor for fear of waste. He had specifically checked at Merit Tower before; the Space Solidification Stone wasnt cheap, with 100 tons costing 1 Golden Merit Point. Now it was different: this [Obsidian Ship Armor] was a Purple Component and also a top-rank Purple Warship Armor with an active defence feature. It would surely be used until Cang Qiong reached Third Rank, so infusing it with the Space Solidification Stone was justified. After strengthening it to Third Rank, not surprisingly, the attributes of [Obsidian Ship Armor] soared. Obsidian Ship Armor lv30 Quality: Purple Feature: Obsidian Protection Consumption: 50/second (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 204,000 Requires no charge or buffer Upgrade Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 30,000 Spectral Energy Points, 25 tons of Obsidian, 16 Titanium Crystals {Obsidian Protection: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points to instantaneously generate an Obsidian Shield on the surface of the ship, lasting 20 minutes with a cooldown of 24 hours.} In addition to these specific attributes, Cang Qiong also has a hidden attribute, which is the resistance to spatial power provided by the Space Solidification Stone. After infusing 200 tons of it, Cang Qiong could eventually attempt to leave the inner parts of the Ruins Market and test the actual effects in the external Void Space. However, after enhancing the [Obsidian Ship Armor], Song Chi was left with only 74 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and 15 Titanium Crystals. After thinking it over, he spent another 57 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 6 Titanium Crystals to enhance the Phantom Thruster to lv23, slightly increasing Cang Qiongs maneuverability and agility. Chapter 242 - 150: Bionic Skin Battle Armor_2 After collecting the remaining 17 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and 9 Titanium Crystals, this round of enhancements officially came to an end. Taking the Cang Qiong back into the Ancestral Torch, Song Chi turned his figure and walked toward the All-Attributes Cultivation Room on the side of the Ruins Market. After the trade in the marketplace ended, with the upgrade of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to Level 17, the "All-Attributes Cultivation Room," "Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform," and "Spectral Energy Protective Array" were also elevated to Level 17. At Level 17, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room provided an increasingly astonishing boost to the cultivation of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. With a sufficient quantity of Second-Rank Insect Race flesh, Insect Queen flesh infused with Fourth Rank energy essence, Advanced Body Tempering Potion, and Body Tempering Liquid, Song Chi had decided to spend the next period of time diligently cultivating the Guidance Technique. Inside the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi first evenly applied the Body Tempering Liquid over his body. Then, he took out a twenty-pound piece of processed Second-Rank Insect Race flesh and swallowed it down with an Advanced Body Tempering Potion. Once he assumed the correct posture for the Guidance Technique cultivation, a relentless heat began to rise within his belly. This heat followed the circuit of Spectral Energy, brazenly surging throughout his limbs and bones. Just like that, seven days flashed by. That day, within the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chis body suddenly started to surge with intense Spectral Energy, and before long, a forceful energy pressure emanated from within the room. When the door to the Cultivation Room opened, the flushed, burning-hot Song Chi emerged with a smile on his face. Just now, he had successfully broken through from Level 10 to Level 11 in the Guidance Technique. Over the past month, he had already been consistently cultivating with Second-Rank sandworm flesh combined with the Body Tempering Liquid, so the Guidance Technique was not far from Level 11. Therefore, with the help of the Advanced Body Tempering Potion these past seven days, he was able to break through the Level 11 bottleneck in one fell swoop. In those seven days, he had consumed less than three hundred pounds of Second-Rank Insect Race flesh; the stock in the storage room still exceeded ten thousand pounds. Theoretically, he should take this opportunity to continue full-speed cultivation, especially since he still had several dozen pounds of Insect Queen flesh containing Fourth Rank energy essence, which would have allowed his Guidance Technique to break through several more levels without issue. The reason why Song Chi hurried out of the Ruins Market was, naturally, his own. Seven days had passed, and he estimated that the acceleration period for the familys Immortal Puppet Secret Realm should be about over, something he needed to attend to sooner rather than later. He had been considering high-level puppet components for more than a day or two. Now that his family had this benefit, all clan members had the opportunity to challenge the Immortal Puppet Tower Secret Realm once, and it was freethey didnt need to use any Merit Points nor Floating Land Origin. Naturally, it was important to him. After leaving the Ruins Market and having a thorough wash, Song Chi left his courtyard, planning to head toward the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. But before he could summon Cang Qiong, his mother Chen Lixias call came first. Entering his parents courtyard next door, Song Chi asked with a smile, "Mom, why arent you cultivating?" Chen Lixias Spectral Airship, Dragonfly, hadnt even been upgraded for half a year, and her own Guidance Technique was currently stuck at Level 19, so she had been busy lately with cultivation assisted by the Body Tempering Liquid and Advanced Body Tempering Potion. Itd been almost half a month since they last met. Seeing her sons concerned gaze, Chen Lixia smiled. "Ive already touched the bottleneck of Second Rank; it might take half a year." As she spoke, she handed over a briefcase. "Whats this?" Song Chi raised his eyebrows, and his expression turned to great joy as soon as he opened the briefcase. Inside the briefcase was a battle garment glowing with faint blue fluorescence, its surface covered with a grid pattern, looking extremely exquisite. "Bionic skin battle armor? Its arrived so soon?" Amazed at the speed of the familys Technology Department, Song Chi quickly picked up the battle garment, which felt exceptionally smooth and had none of the bulkiness typically associated with exoskeleton armors or alloy armors; it was more like a garment that could be worn close to the body. The more he looked at it, the more he liked it. "Mom, you should have one too, right? How does it feel?" Hearing this, Chen Lixia said softly, "Thank you, my child. Your dad and I have already put them on, and so have your grandparents and your uncle. This bionic skin battle armor has a constant temperature effect, just wear it close to the skin on the inside." Song Chi nodded in understanding. Previously, he had only heard his grandfather mention it briefly, and the moment he heard battle armor, he subconsciously thought it was the kind that should be worn on the outside, not realizing it was actually the kind of inner armor worn close to the skin. But this was better; it was more convenient. After greeting his mother, Song Chi summoned the Cangqiong and shot straight towards the Vault of Heaven. Before making the jump, he had put on the purple crystal bionic skin battle armor, which had Pseudo Fourth Rank defence. As soon as he put it on, Song Chi felt an extreme coolness spread from all over his body, but after a while, the coolness dissipated, and the armor adapted perfectly to his body temperature, exceedingly comfortable. Then, when he put on his outer clothes, the bionic skin battle armor was completely concealed, providing enough defence while also having excellent concealment, simply perfect. Above Green Moon Lake, Song Chi didnt rush to make the jump, but instead moved around in the cabin to personally experience the difference after putting on the bionic skin battle armor compared to before. After all, he had just asked his mother, and the acceleration of the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm wouldnt be completed until the afternoon. There was no rush. "Its almost no different from before, the flexibility of the body is completely unaffected, no wonder grandpa said this purple crystal bionic skin battle armor would attract a lot of our clan members attention..." ... Halfway up the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, theres a not small flat area. Within the Song family, this place is known as the Secret Realm Platform. Because on the side of this platform, which is over ten thousand meters in both length and width, there is an entrance that leads directly inside the mountain body of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. It is said that all the entry points to the secret realms under the Song familys jurisdiction are located within this mountain body. Above the Secret Realm Platform today, things were extraordinarily lively. One could see hundreds of warships of various sizes suspended in the sky, all waiting for the acceleration of the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm to end. Among these more than three hundred Torch Warships, over eighty percent were hundred-meter long Escort Ships, and there were also more than twenty Cruisers, with the rest being Spectral Airships. Blending in with the thirty-odd Spectral Airships, the Cangqiong was not conspicuous. Inside the Cangqiong, Song Chi felt a chill in his heart. Over 240 Escort Ships were suspended in the sky, with more than twenty Cruisers measuring a kilometer in length among them. At first glance, the visual impact was quite significant. However, this emotion did not linger in his heart for too long. Soon, his gaze shifted to the mountain body of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain ahead. Surrounded by a subtle Ghost Light, the dense and ancient patterns covered the entire body of the Divine Mountain, giving one a sense of invincibility. Looking up along the mountain body, the top of the Divine Mountain vanished into the clouds, and one could vaguely see where it connected with the shield that covered the sky in the depths of the Vault of Heaven. "This turns the entire body of the Divine Mountain into the core pillar of the Dragon Spine Continents Floating Land Shield, bolstered by the Origin Core of the entire Dragon Spine Continent." "Even if a Fifth Rank powerhouse were to attack head-on, as long as the Floating Land Shield isnt broken, as long as the Dragon Spine Continents Origin Core isnt destroyed, the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain will absolutely not fall. Moreover, with the support of this Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, our Song family ancestors will even have the ability to fight beyond their level..." Through the courses he had taken regarding Floating Land Shields and Origin Cores, Song Chi had made some speculations of his own. He knew his speculation was certainly inaccurate, with many errors and omissions, but one thing he could be sure of was that the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain was even more terrifying than he had imagined, and absolutely not less. How could the Dinghai Song Family, with nearly three thousand years of accumulation, firmly control the Dragon Spine Continent for two thousand years without some means and trump cards to deter outsiders? While pondering, an old voice came from the mountain cave entrance. "The Immortal Puppet Secret Realm acceleration has ended, clan members wishing to challenge, recall your warships, enter in an orderly manner!!" Upon hearing this aged voice, Song Chi felt a chill again. If not mistaken, this voice should come from a Fourth Rank existence responsible for guarding the familys various secret realm entrances. Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain, controlling mechas that can enter Mythical Mech transformation like the Zhulu Warship, such a person, although not reaching the status of an ancestor within the Song family, was definitely among the familys top combat power, capable of suppressing an entire Starry Sea Floating Land, holding significant sway within the family. PS: Personal term for Fourth Rank clanspeople is family elder, do you guys have any other suggestions? If not, well continue to use this term moving forward. Also, previously mentioned Thorned Flying Dragon genetic bloodline has been changed to 80, at the peak of Fourth Tier, not entering the Fifth Tier. Chapter 243 - 151: Choose 1 out of 3 Orange Puppet Components High above the secret realm platform, the doors of one Torch Warship after another opened, and then, one by one, members of the Song Family descended from the sky, enveloped in a powerful aura. As these Torch Ship Captains leaped from their own warships, ghostly lights swirled at their brows. The warships in the sky above shrank rapidly until they were reduced to streaks of light that entered their Ancestral Torch. Thus, as the Torch Ship Captains landed one by one, the number of Torch Warships above the platform rapidly diminished, and the once-crowded Vault of Heaven became clear. Within the crowd, Song Chi followed several of his fellow First Rank clansmen in an orderly fashion toward the interior of the cave. At his ear, a group of clansmen whispered in quiet conversation. Soon, Song Chi had a basic understanding of these people. The average age of these dozens of First Rank Song Family members was between thirty-four and thirty-six years old, and it had been three to five years since their promotion to First Rank. According to their tone, the reason they were only now challenging the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm was apparently due to guidance from direct elders higher up. Which is to say, the upper echelons within the Song Family had known about the acceleration of the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm five or six years prior and had given their direct descendants a heads-up. In light of this, Song Chi felt a stir within his heart and lamented that a family with nearly three thousand years of heritage truly operated like a miniature society, where absolute fairness was nothing but a joke. Of course, this wasnt to say anything negative, for if a family with nearly three thousand years of history could still maintain absolute unity, that would indeed be abnormal. After all, selfishness is human nature. As long as the family could keep absolute consistency on the grand scheme, then it would have surpassed more than ninety percent of the medium-to-large forces, and in this regard, the Song Family was doing quite well. As his thoughts whirled, the line of several hundred people had already reached deep within the cave. Looking up, Song Chi realized that the space inside the mountain wasnt small at all and easily accommodated the more than three hundred people. Hundreds of people stood before six bronze portals, with black space vortexes at their centers. Seeing this sight, Song Chi was slightly astonished. "Is this the foundation of a family that has been passed down for nearly three thousand years?" The reason for his shock was that even the portals before him represented six realms. Setting aside their Rank, even if all of them were Shattered Secret Realms, their value couldnt be measured by ordinary wealth. Moreover, these were just the ones in plain sight. Whether other secret places within the Song Family hid realms of higher standards or more importance, nobody knew. Additionally, as his grandfather, Song Mingsong, had said before, many other direct and principal lineages of the family also controlled their own secret realms. This single fact alone demonstrated the terrifying foundation behind the Song Family. Song Chis gaze flitted among the six portals in front of him, pondering if the Moruo Secret Realm was among them. At that moment, an elderly figure suddenly emerged from the 3,000-meter-long giant warship in the midst of the mountain. Seeing the aged figure stepping out of the Zhulu Warship, the hundreds of Song Family members in the cave simultaneously bowed and said: "We greet the Heavenly Arts Clan Elder!!" The elder figure, known as Song Tianshu, hailed from one of the two principal lineages of the Song Family, the Heavenly Vein. According to the information obtained from the Quantum Communication Bracelet, this individual was over 1,500 years old, ranking within the top five among all the Clan Elders of the Song Family, an imposing seniority. The elder nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the three hundred people, then pointed toward the most left-hand portal among the six bronze gateways and said: "Go!" Upon hearing these words, the twenty-some Third Rank clansmen at the front of the line moved first, followed by the Second Rank, and finally it was Song Chis turn. When he emerged from the dizziness and sensation of weightlessness, the first thing Song Chi did was to scan his surroundings and assess the environment. However, he quickly realized that there were no Starry Sea Floating Lands present in the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm beneath his feet, unlike in the Moruo Secret Realm and the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm that he had visited before. At this moment, all the Song Family members who had entered the secret realm stood upright in the pitch-black starry space, and at the edge of their field of vision, there was an ancient tower radiating red light, towering as if it reached the heavens. Staring intently at the tower, Song Chis eyes shimmered with uncertainty as he pondered something. He recalled what his grandmother had mentioned beforethe Immortal Puppet Secret Realm also originated from the civilization of the Ancient Immortal Domain, the same one as the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in his possession. When he first heard the term "Immortal Domain civilization," he immediately thought of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market under his control. Suppressing the curiosity in his heart, Song Chi, along with the other clansmen, summoned the Cang Qiong and sped toward the ancient tower at the end of their line of sight. The first to reach the vicinity of the Supreme Immortal Puppet Tower, and the first to enter the tower to take on the challenge, were those twenty-plus Third Rank Torch Captains. Song Chi noticed that as these Third Rank Torch Captains entered the Immortal Puppet Tower and started their individual challenges, twenty-some spheres of light appeared within the first level of the tower. In less than twenty seconds, one of the spheres of light had vanished from the first level and appeared on the second level of the Immortal Puppet Tower, indicating that someone had already passed the first level. Just then, he overheard a First Rank clansman next to him exclaim in surprise: "Less than twenty seconds to reach the second level, they might have a chance to reach above the twentieth level..." "I guess its Song Yiming from The First Direct Lineage. I heard his Seed of Torch awakened just over thirty years ago, and although its only Blue Fire by now, the configuration on his flagship is quite remarkable. Among the known components is an Orange Quality engine." Chapter 244 - 151: Choose 1 out of 3 Orange Puppet Components_2 ``` "Twenty floors? Youre underestimating Song Yiming. With the combat power of his flagship, hes definitely aiming for Purple, even Orange Quality Soldier Figurine Components. To get Orange Quality components, he would have to push to thirty floors or more." ... Hearing this discussion, before Song Chi could prepare to say something, a young man, also a First Rank Torch Ship Captain, who had clearly just awakened not long ago and was unfamiliar with the Immortal Puppet Tower, asked: "May I ask, fellow clansmen, do cruisers need to rush to the thirtieth floor to possibly get Orange Quality Soldier Figurine Components? What about us First Rank Torch Ship Captains?" Regarding this question, Song Chi had a guess in his heart. From what his grandmother had said, he had a certain understanding that the Immortal Puppet Towers evaluation standards were not based on personal or warship strength, but on the time of awakening the Seed of Torch. If that were the case, then everyones standard of evaluation would be the same. One would only have a chance of obtaining Orange Quality Soldier Figurine Components if they rushed to the thirtieth floor or higher. However, because each persons awakening time differed, the Immortal Puppet Tower would very likely adjust the corresponding difficulty of each floor for individual challenges. As he had thought, it wasnt long before a Second Rank clansman in his forties or fifties explained, which was essentially consistent with what Song Chi had surmised. As Song Chi further understood the specific information and corresponding rules of the Supreme Immortal Puppet Tower, a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain stepped out from the crowd and walked straight towards the Immortal Puppet Tower. This Second Rank Torch Ship Captain seemed to have a bigger reputation than Song Yiming. His appearance instantly garnered the attention of most people. "Thats Song Ze of the direct line of clans Earth Pulse. Hes a tough one, having promoted from Zero Rank to Second Rank in less than two years. Its said that not only is his Seed of Torch Purple Fire, but he is also the great-grandson of a Fourth Rank clan elder of the Earth Pulse, with the potential to challenge the family hierarchy." ... Amidst the many discussions, numerous Second Rank Torch Ship Captains began to control their flagships to shoot out and enter the Immortal Puppet Tower for their challenges. Naturally, Song Chi would not be left behind, and the Cangqiong followed closely after. In these few short minutes, numerous famous younger generation members from various clan branches appeared. Although their specific capabilities were unknown, it was safer to challenge early. In the boundless starry sky, a line of text appeared before his eyes. [The first-floor challenge is about to begin. Please get ready.] Seeing this, Song Chi, who had already gleaned some understanding from his clansmens conversations, quickly concentrated his spiritual focus. Ten seconds later, a ripple spread through the empty starry sky, followed by the appearance of a half-humanoid puppet more than twenty meters tall with wings on its back, about a hundred meters ahead. Whirring sounds filled the air! The Cangqiong immediately sprang into action. As the engines roared, the warship began to retreat rapidly, widening the distance from the half-humanoid puppet while the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon at its bow went through a brief charge before the sword light roared out, heading straight for the half-humanoid puppet. Soon, Song Chi had a slight understanding of the strength of this half-humanoid puppet, which gave off a First Rank aura. Under the already-enhanced lv30 Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, it was annihilated by the Pure Yang Sword Light, posing almost no threat to the Cangqiong. Then came the second-floor challenge. The challenge on this second floor was equally simple: 4 half-humanoid puppets of the same strength. One minute later, the Cangqiong successfully entered the third floor. ... Just like that, until the thirteenth floor passed, the appearing half-humanoid puppets were all of the First Rank level; the thirteen floors 256 First Rank half-humanoid puppets all fell under the Cangqiongs cannons. Finally, the fourteenth floor was no longer First Rank puppets but switched to 8 Second Rank level half-humanoid puppets. Regarding this, Song Chi finally became a bit more serious, but the pressure was still not great. However, as he completed the fifteenth and sixteenth floors, he finally noticed something; as the floors got higher, the surrounding starry sky was shrinking step by step, which was a way to limit the movement range of the Torch Warship. After noticing this, Song Chi gradually got serious because, as the range of movement shrank, the greatest advantage of the Torch Warshiprelying on its terrifying speed for long-range kiting tacticswould soon cease to exist. As expected. By the twenty-fourth floor, the surrounding space where he could move was reduced to just a few hundred thousand meters, and the Cangqiongs movements were severely limited. On the twenty-fifth floor, the movement range was only around three hundred thousand meters, and the enemies were 96 Second Rank half-humanoid puppets. In this levels challenge, the Cangqiong was approached by the half-humanoid puppets multiple times. They attacked through the Dark Matter Energy Shield directly at the [Obsidian Ship Armor]. After suffering a 4% damage to the ship armor, Song Chi arrived at the twenty-sixth floor. Looking outside, by now more than half of the three hundred plus Song family members were sent out of the Immortal Puppet Tower. The majority of them hadnt surpassed twenty floors; some only obtained White Quality Soldier Figurine Components, while those who fell on the eighteenth or nineteenth floors got Blue Quality components. Among them was one of the earliest group to enter the Immortal Puppet Tower for the challenge, a Third Rank clansman who made it past the twenty-sixth floor but fell on the twenty-seventh, obtaining a Purple Quality Soldier Figurine Component. At this moment, the gaze of nearly three hundred Song family members was tightly focused on the Immortal Puppet Tower. They looked on with anticipation, curious to see how many would reach beyond the thirtieth floor this time. "Look, someone has entered the twenty-sixth floor. Currently, there are thirteen people challenging the twenty-sixth floor. Its unknown if any of these thirteen will succeed in passing it and enter the twenty-seventh." ``` Chapter 245 - 151: Choose One of Three Orange Puppet Components_3 "I think its difficult, up to now only five people have managed to pass the 26th level, and the Yu Si clan brother has already fallen at the 27th level. Currently, there are only two people challenging the 27th level, one at the 28th level, and another at the 30th level." "I bet the one at the 30th level is most likely Song Ze from the Earth Vein." "Eh, there really are clan members whove passed the 26th level, and now there are three people at the 27th level!!" ... Unaware of the discussions happening outside, Song Chi had just successfully passed the 26th level and entered the 27th, but as a consequence, the Cang Qiongs warship armor had already sustained damage exceeding 20%, and the warships body itself had also reached 2% damage. In the just-concluded 26th level, the maneuverable area was only left to a radius of two hundred thousand meters, and the enemy consisted of 104 Second-Rank semi-humanoid puppets. The reduction in maneuverable area and the increase in the number of enemies add up, causing more Second-Rank semi-humanoid puppets to cling to the Cang Qiong. These semi-humanoid puppets were not weak. Not only was their attacking power extremely strong, their defense was also astonishingly high; the electromagnetic ray cannons had to strike them thrice to take them down, which is why the damage to the ship armor shot up from 4% to 20%. On the 27th level of the Immortal Puppet Tower, Song Chi first scanned his surroundings and, upon discovering that the maneuverable area was reduced to only a radius of one hundred and fifty thousand meters, his face completely darkened. Then, after seeing the puppet units condensed by the Immortal Puppet Tower, he fell completely silent. In front of him, the puppet that had been condensed was still a semi-humanoid with wings on its back but there was just one of them. However, the height of this semi-humanoid puppet exceeded four hundred meters, and it emitted a dense Third Rank pressure. "A Third Rank puppet!" He thought to himself, then the Cang Qiongs engines and rear thrusters operated at full speed, propelling the Cang Qiong backward. At the bow of the ship, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon roared, emitting a ten-meter-long sword light phantasm. In front of him, the more than four hundred meters tall semi-humanoid puppet was about to flap its wings, but the speed of the sword light phantasm was evidently much faster, crossing thousands of meters and fiercely striking the chest of the semi-humanoid puppet. With this attack, the humanoid puppets movements were interrupted, allowing the Cang Qiong to retreat a considerable distance. From over a hundred thousand meters away, he saw the semi-humanoid puppet quickly chasing after them. Song Chi waited for the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon to buffer while continuously attacking with the electromagnetic ray cannons. The power of the Third Rank Level Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon was still quite effective; as long as he could hit it with a few more shots, killing the Third Rank semi-humanoid puppet would not be difficult. However, the power of the electromagnetic ray cannons was completely insignificant in front of the Third Rank puppet, barely even able to hinder it. Soon, the semi-humanoid puppet closed the distance to the Cang Qiong and started a frenzied attack on the Obsidian ship armor. Five minutes later, the Third Rank semi-humanoid puppet fell under the muzzle of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon. However, the Cang Qiongs price was not small, with warship body damage exceeding 50%, reaching 54%, and the warships body itself was at 21%. As a result, Song Chi had to activate the Healing Fruit component. "[Repair in progress, warship armor repaired by 25%, current damage at 29%, warship repaired by 10%, current damage at 11%, please perform full repairs as soon as possible!] With the Healing Fruit taking effect, the challenge to the 28th level officially began. This time, the puppet condensed by the Immortal Puppet Tower didnt change; it was still a Third Rank semi-humanoid puppet. What changed was the surrounding maneuverable area, which was reduced from one hundred and fifty thousand meters to only one hundred thousand meters, further reducing Cang Qiongs space to maneuver. This time, Song Chis choice was still the same as in the 27th level; a few minutes later, Cang Qiong again exceeded 50% damage, reaching 58%, and the warship itself was at 22% damage. However, the Third Rank Level semi-humanoid puppet also once again fell under the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon. After the 29th level, the surrounding maneuverable area was finally no longer shrinking; the maneuverable radius was still one hundred thousand meters, but the number of Third Rank puppets that appeared increased to two. Swish, swish! Two intense sounds of wing flapping rang out, creating terrifying tornadoes in the wake of the two Third Rank semi-humanoid puppets before they transformed into two streaks of light, charging straight toward the Cang Qiong, which had already retreated to the very edge. Upon seeing this scene, Song Chi remained unphased, and the main cannon at the bow of Cang Qiong was rapidly condensing a sharp Sword Intent radiance. Even though Song Chi had already started charging the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" the moment after he killed the puppet on the 28th level, it was still not as fast as the two Third Rank semi-humanoid puppets. As the terrifying claws of the puppets approached, threatening to penetrate the Dark Matter Energy Shield and strike upon the already heavily damaged Obsidian Ship Armor, Song Chi chose to activate the "Obsidian Protection" feature. Swish! A flash of black light, and a thick layer of Obsidian Armor Layer almost instantaneously condensed, enveloping the entire Cang Qiong within it. Clang, clang, clang! Under the intense noise of metal friction and collision, the Cang Qiongs body greatly trembled. At the same time, the semi-automated on-board AIs warning voice sounded again. "[Warning, warship armor damage 61%, warship body damage 25%, please repair as soon as possible!!]" However, what would usually be considered dreadful news now sounded like the most beautiful music to Song Chis ears. Because it meant that the Obsidian Protection feature had successfully defended against the attacks of the two Third Rank semi-humanoid puppets. Under Cang Qiongs normal defense, those two strikes would most likely have completely destroyed the Obsidian Ship Armor, and the ships bodys damage could have exceeded 50%, but now it had only worsened by an almost negligible amount compared to before. Chapter 246 - 151: Choose One of Three Orange Puppet Components_4 So, Song Chi said the Obsidian Shield successfully protected the Cang Qiong. It was at this moment that a sharp cold light flashed in his eyes. "My turn, Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, shatter these two pieces of trash!" With a roar, the fully charged Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light burst forth ferociously. In front of the Cang Qiong, the two humanoid puppets attempted a second strike but were pierced through by the suddenly erupting hundred-meter Sword Intent Divine Light. Under the slash of the Third Rank Level Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, the two Third Rank humanoid puppets had no ability to resist, and a large portion of their bodies were bisected by the hundred-meter Sword Intent Divine Light. They were not like the Blood Blade Cruiser they first encountered, which had an energy shield of Orange Quality enhanced to the Third Rank Level, nor were they like the Third Rank Peak sandworms, which had skin as tough as superalloy and immense vitality, and were instantaneously annihilated by the terrifying Sword Intent Divine Light. Within the Cang Qiong, Song Chis heart relaxed, with this, the twenty-ninth level was also behind him, though he did not know what the thirtieth level would be like. As he pondered, severe spatial ripples appeared again a few thousand kilometers ahead, and the next second Song Chis pupils slightly constricted. What appeared a few thousand kilometers away were three Third Rank Level humanoid puppet soldiers. Looking around, fortunately, the range of movement hadnt changed again. In front of the main control console of the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes flickered as he weighed whether to continue trying or to choose to concede and end this challenge of the Immortal Puppet Tower. The reason for his hesitation was that he was only at the thirtieth level and wasnt sure if conceding now would earn him the high-quality puppet component he desired. After all, from what he heard from his clan members before, it seemed that one needed to successfully pass the thirtieth level to possibly obtain an Orange Quality puppet component. Thinking that he might be just one step away from an Orange Quality puppet component, how could Song Chi be content? But if he continued the challenge, the Cang Qiong could possibly sink. Although the rules of this Supreme Immortal Puppet Tower allow challengers to concede at any time if they sense danger, his opponents after all were three Third Rank Level puppet soldiers, whose level of attack was not childs play, and he could not ensure that he would definitely be able to shout the words "I concede" at a critical moment. As the saying goes, the situation on the battlefield changes in the blink of an eye; one careless moment, and it could turn into a fatal outcome for both the ship and its crew. In his uncertainty, Song Chi noticed the layer of Obsidian Armor on the exterior of the Cang Qiong that had not yet dissipated. It was this sight that made up his mind. After the [Obsidian Ship Armor] was enhanced to level 30, the duration of its Obsidian Guardian feature reached 20 minutes. And since the layer of Obsidian Armor was still there, the Cang Qiong wouldnt be instantly annihilated. Therefore, his decision was to continue the challenge. Of course, he would choose to concede without hesitation and end the challenge, either when the duration of the Obsidian Guardian feature of the Obsidian Ship Armor ended or the layer of Obsidian Armor was completely shattered, whichever came first. Find exclusive stories on empire After receiving Song Chis response to continue the challenge, the three Third Rank humanoid puppets thousands of kilometers away promptly sprang into action. Their puppet wings fluttered violently, and amidst the backdrop of three intense tornadoes, they shot forward like three bolts of light. Meanwhile, outside of the Immortal Puppet Tower. With a flash of red light, a figure familiar to the Song family appeared outside the Immortal Puppet Tower. "Song Ze, if Im not mistaken, the one who just breezed past the thirtieth floor and barely failed at the thirty-first must be you, right? Would it be convenient to reveal the quality of the puppet component rewarded by the Immortal Puppet Tower?" Seeing that it was a seasoned Third Rank Torch Captain from his clan who spoke, Song Ze first nodded gently and then, with an indifferent expression, forced a slightly stiff smile and replied, "Orange!" "Hiss!" Hearing this response, the surrounding people instinctively took in a breath of cold air, their eyes filled with envy. Orange Glory Quality components; these might be super components that most of them could never obtain in their lifetimes. After a brief shock, everyones gaze returned to the Immortal Puppet Tower, full of curiosity. Now that Song Ze had come out, who was the person still at the thirtieth level? Could it be Song Yiming? Seeing the expressions of his clansmen, Song Ze, who had not looked back, also turned slightly and narrowed his eyes in surprise. Apart from him, was there really a second person who had reached the thirtieth floor? According to the information he got, the likelihood of Song Yiming being that person wasnt high. "Could it be that a genius has emerged from one of the direct branches?" After this interlude, Song Ze, who had planned to leave directly, also stopped in his tracks, waiting thoughtfully. Only those who had been through it knew the terror of the twenty-ninth and thirtieth levels, and any clan member who could reach those levels definitely qualified as a top genius; naturally, he was curious. The thirtieth level of the Supreme Immortal Puppet Tower. Although the Cang Qiong tried its best to dodge, hoping to gain a few more rounds for the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon to fire, the area to move was just too small. A radius of one hundred thousand kilometers might sound extensive, but for a Torch Warship and Third Rank Creatures, it was a distance they could cross in just two seconds (in a non-lightspeed cruise state). Chapter 247 - 151: Choose One of Three Orange Puppet Components_5 Furthermore, already facing the combined pursuit of three Third Rank puppet soldier figurines, the evasive space available to Cang Qiong shrank drastically once again. Clang! Clang! Clang! Once more, the claw of a Third Rank puppet soldier figurine struck Cang Qiong, sending it smashing fiercely against the air wall below. What was crucial was that Song Chi also heard a faint "crack" sound. Although it was almost inaudible, Song Chi was certain that this signalled the imminent collapse of the obsidian armor layer. Discover hidden stories at empire In this regard, he was not surprised. After all, the obsidian armor layer was only Purple Quality, generated from warship armor, not Orange, and certainly not Red. Facing the attacks of threeno, five Third Rank puppet soldier figurines, it was only natural that it couldnt hold. At that moment, Song Chis mind started to whirl at breakneck speed, his Limit-breaking State that had been activated on the 29th floor was still ongoing, sustaining his mental and cognitive rapid processing and calculations. He listed all the components currently installed on Cang Qiong in his mind, considering the probability of these components being helpful at this moment. Right now, he still had no intention of admitting defeat. On the contrary, precisely because the obsidian armor layer was nearing collapse, he wanted to try to find a breakthrough in this last period of time. The Fire Peony Soldier Figurines... No, the Second Rank figurines were useless in front of three Third Rank soldier figurines. The "Phantom Trace" feature of the Phantom Recommendation Device... Also no, with air walls on all sides, if he activated this feature, with a 1300% Lightspeed Cruise, the outcome of Cang Qiong would probably not be much better than the Covenant or John Tross previous situation. ... One after another, the components surfaced in his mind and were quickly dismissed. Suddenly, a stroke of inspiration flashed through his mind. It was at this moment that the three Third Rank puppet soldier figurines above, relentless, swept down at high speed once again. Whir! The Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon fired again, with a ten-meter-long Sword Light Phantasm striking one of the Third Rank puppet soldier figurines, but it didnt have much effect. Song Chi estimated that to completely crush these three Third Rank soldier figurines, he would need at least three to four more shots each. But obviously, they werent going to give Cang Qiong that time. Just then, an unexpected maneuver was made by Cang Qiong below; its hatch suddenly opened a crack, and although it quickly closed again, the action could not be faked. Before long, the three Third Rank puppet soldier figurines noticed the anomaly, as a small black serpent appeared beside Cang Qiong at some point and quickly swelled to a hundred meters in length as time passed. However, compared to the three half humanoid puppet soldier figurines, each over four hundred meters long, a hundred-meter-long Komoyin Giant Serpent was clearly inconsequential. Inside the main control room of Cang Qiong, Song Chi clenched his teeth tightly and then activated the Red Quality Enslavement Medal at his side without hesitation. "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, activate!" With the activation of the special feature of the Enslavement Medal, the outside world witnessed the hundred-meter-long Komoyin Giant Serpent suddenly enveloped in a dense, blood-red energy, and then its size began to swell rapidly. Two hundred meters; Four hundred meters; ... In just one second, the Komoyin Giant Serpent, which was originally a hundred meters in length, swelled to a kilometer long, and at the same time, a violent Third Rank aura emitted from its body. Hiss! With a heavenward hiss, the frenzied Komoyin Giant Serpent received the mental command from Song Chi. Intense blood-colored energy converged on its surface, finally coalescing into an over-two-kilometer long scarlet serpent phantom. It was the Komoyin Giant Serpents natural ability. "Komoyin Giant Serpents Devouring!" The scarlet serpent phantom soared into the sky, colliding head-on with the three half-humanoid puppet warriors. Accompanied by the fierce impact of the Third Rank energy wave sweeping out, the obsidian armor layer, already on the verge of collapse, became even more unstable. However, at this moment, the kilometer-long body of the Komoyin Giant Serpent coiled rapidly around the side of the Cang Qiong, tightly protecting it within. By the time the terrifying energy impact wave had dissipated, the three slightly disheveled puppet warriors finally fell down completely, engaging in a fierce battle with the frenzied state Komoyin Giant Serpent. Seizing this opportunity, Song Chi quickly pulled the Cang Qiong away from the distance, while the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon continued to fire. Three minutes later, with another ten-meter Pure Yang Sword Light hitting the top of a Third Rank puppet warriors head below, its already battered body completely collapsed. Looking to the side, the bodies of the other two Third Rank puppet warriors had long been lying on the air wall below, motionless. Seeing this, Song Chi inside the Cang Qiong finally took a long breath, immediately exiting the Limit-breaking State; his spiritual exhaustion had reached its limit, and if he maintained the Limit-breaking State any longer, it would leave irreparable damage to his spirit. Immediately afterward, an intense feeling of weariness surged into his mind. With the support of the Limit-breaking State and his concentration on the battlefield below, he had not noticed before, but now, as he exited the Limit-breaking State, the extreme exhaustion immediately flooded his entire mind. Just then, intense spatial fluctuations came from several thousand meters away, and four puppet warriors, each several hundred meters in volume, quietly emerged. Seeing this, Song Chi immediately chose to end the challenge. Are you kidding me? This 30th level had almost forced him to use all his methods; did he dare to challenge the 31st level? That would be seeking death!!! As he confirmed the end of the challenge, a mechanical voice suddenly sounded in his ear. [This challenge of the Immortal Puppet Tower has ended, final result: 30th level, evaluation: Excellent] [Based on your performance, you may select one of the following three rewards as your final reward for this challenge. You have two minutes to choose, please make your selection as soon as possible.] 1. [Dark Night Gargoyle Soldier Figurine Tree] Orange 2. [Huangjin Warrior Terracotta Figurine Tree] Orange 3. [Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree] Orange PS: You should know what Im going to ask, guess what the protagonists next choice will be. In addition, this chapter is a major chapter of 8,400 words, with 4,000 words being the second extra chapter due to last months Monthly Tickets. If you have Monthly Tickets, I still hope that you could cast them for this book, thank you. Chapter 248 - 152: Choice·Guidance Technique Lv15 Song Chis breathing paused slightly. The fatigue from a second ago seemed to completely vanish at this moment, leaving only the curiosity about the detailed information of the three Soldier Figurine Tree Components in front of him. His gaze swiftly circulated over the three, beginning to examine their specific attributes. Subsequently, three attribute panels emerged one by one before his eyes. Night Gargoyle Soldier Figurine Tree lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Additional 5 summoned units Feature 2: Night Gargoyle Soldier Figurines have an additional 40% boost in combat power Consumption: 500 per unit (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Night Gargoyle Soldier Figurine (Summon ten lv0 Night Gargoyle Soldier Figurines, which are undead and can exist indefinitely. If they die, they can be resummoned after 24 hours.) UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1500 Spectral Energy Points, 15 Life Cores (Zero Rank) ... Huangjin Warrior Terracotta lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Additional 5 summoned units Continue reading at empire Feature 2: Huangjin Warrior Figurines have an additional 60% boost in defense Consumption: 500 per unit (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Huangjin Warrior Figurine (Summon ten lv0 Huangjin Warrior Figurines, which are undead and can exist indefinitely. If they die, they can be resummoned after 24 hours.) UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1500 Spectral Energy Points, 15 Life Cores (Zero Rank) ... Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Additional 5 summoned units Feature 2: Soul Shatter Consumption: 500 per unit (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines (Summon ten lv0 Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, which are undead and can exist indefinitely. If they die, they can be resummoned after 24 hours.) UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1500 Spectral Energy Points, 15 Life Cores (Zero Rank) {Soul Shatter: The attack methods of the Void Assassin Clan directly strike the soul, causing additional damage to the enemys soul with each attack} After inspecting the attributes of all three, Song Chi fell into deep thought. The first option he eliminated was the [Night Gargoyle Soldier Figurine Tree]. Compared to the others, the Night Gargoyle Soldier Figurines were the most balanced, a sort of jack-of-all-trades Soldier Figurine, lacking both the tank-like attributes of the Huangjin Warriors as well as the mystical Stealth Trace, Void Travel, and unseen killing abilitiesthe natural talents of the Void Assassin Clan. In Song Chis view, these kinds of Soldier Figurines, which lacked any unique advantage and were too mediocre, even though they could fly with their wings, stood no chance against the Void Assassins, creatures as notorious as the Void Demons in the void. As a Torch Ship Captain with a proper higher education, Song Chi had some understanding of creatures like the Void Assassin Clan. They were nearly as infamous as the Void Demons, and their ability to freely fly through the Starry Sea was just a minor aspect. The key was the astonishing space-related innate gift of these creatures. They could traverse the Void Gaps just like Void Demons, dancing in void storms, appearing and disappearing without a trace. On the Song familys Genetic Bloodline chart, they were rated higher than the Thorned Flying Dragons, entering the fifth tier with a Genetic Bloodline Rating as high as 85. Therefore, the choices that Song Chi had to face next were simply two. One was the robust and tough Huangjin Warrior Figurines, serving as frontline tanks. The other was the enigmatic children of the void, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, who come and go without a trace. As time passed, a minute later, Song Chi made his decision. "I choose 3, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree!" The reason for this choice, of course, came after careful consideration. He factored in his actual situation, compatibility with the different components of the Cang Qiong, and so on, before prudently making his decision. Firstly, as masters of Stealth Trace and free travel through the Starry Sea, coupled with devices like the Brainwave Remote Control System and the Fixed-Point Launch Pad, they could be maximally effective in scouting from a distance, ambush from the void, and long-range monitoring. Furthermore, he never forgot about those Void Demons outside the Ruins Market Secret Realm. With a significant number of Space Solidification Stones infused into Cang Qiongs Warship Armor, he planned to venture into the void to hunt those Void Demons. If he added these Void Assassin Clan puppets, which were in no way inferior to the Void Demons in the Void Gaps, he believed he would be able to hunt down Void Crystals more quickly, more abundantly, and more safely. Additionally, even though the Huangjin Warrior Figurines sounded like they would be more compatible with the "Immortal Domain civilization," Song Chi had used the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank to communicate with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market multiple times before without any response, implying that there is highly likely no connection between the Immortal Puppet Tower and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. If the Immortal Puppet Tower has nothing to do with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, then its even less probable for a Soldier Figurine Component distilled from it to be connected. However, that seemed reasonable. Taking Torch Human Civilization as an example, being one of the super civilizations in the Shattered Starry Sea, the Torch Human Civilization Territory not only includes ordinary nations and duchies, but also a substantial number of kingdoms, and above these are the Four Great Super Empires, with an abundance of power. Could it be expected that among these many forces, any two would have some causal connection? Not to mention causality, it wouldnt be strange if theres absolutely no interaction between them from the start to the end. Following Song Chis confirmation, a splendid orange light appeared from the ends of the vast Starry Sea, shooting towards the Cang Qiongs location. At last, the orange light transformed into a Soldier Figurine Tree Component, quietly hovering in front of Cang Qiong. Chapter 249 - 152: Choice - Guidance Technique lv15_2 The hatch of the Cang Qiong slowly opened, and a traction beam shot out, drawing the fiercely glowing orange component of the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] into the hull. After retrieving the hard-earned orange component, Song Chi maneuvered the Cang Qiong to slowly descend, landing next to the side of the Komo-Yin colossal serpent, which was now barely clinging to life. The Komo-Yin colossal serpent had retracted to a hundred meters in length, and its body was covered with large and small wounds left by those three humanoid puppets; however, that was not the cause of its fatal condition. What truly left the Komo-Yin colossal serpent at deaths door was the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy trait, a feature that came at the cost of all its vitality. With the end of the battle, its life also came to an end. In its last moments, the Komo-Yin colossal serpent nudged Song Chi with its head and then completely lost its spark of life. Seeing this, although he was mentally prepared, Song Chis heart couldnt help feeling somewhat melancholic. He collected the body of the Komo-Yin colossal serpent into the Cang Qiong, planning to bury it later around Green Moon Lake, and then returned to the Main Control Room, clutching the orange component of the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree]. Before he could install the puppet component, a strong force of repulsion came through. Right after that, the Cang Qiong turned into a stream of light and entered his Ancestral Aperture between the eyebrows. By the time he reacted, Song Chi found himself already standing outside the Immortal Puppet Tower. Along with him, there were three other people who had almost simultaneously exited the tower. However, before the four of them could reflect on this, the gaze of the clan members of the Song family, totaling over three hundred, cast directly upon them. In their eyes, the second person to pass the 30th floor of the Immortal Puppet Tower must be one of these four individuals. Soon, clan members of the Song family gathered in front of Song Yiming, the strongest among the four. "Congratulations, Clan Brother Yiming, congratulations!" Hearing this, Song Yiming was considerably puzzled. He had persisted for nearly twenty minutes on the 29th floor and ultimately suffered defeat; what was there to congratulate him on? However, seeing everyone approach, he didnt have time to ponder and could only respond with a warm smile. Witnessing this, Song Chi, who was standing aside, understood what was happening. Moreover, feeling utterly exhausted, he didnt hesitate and quickly headed toward the exit of the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm. All that echoed in his mind now were two words. "Sleep!" He was just too tired. Soon, this low-profile First Rank Torch Ship Captain summoned the Cang Qiong and quickly disappeared from everyones sight. However, what Song Chi didnt notice was that in the crowd, Song Ze from the earth pulse had never cast his gaze on Song Yiming from the beginning to the end. Instead, after glancing around, he eventually looked thoughtfully at Song Chi. At the entrance of the secret realm, Song Chi emerged from the bronze gate on the left. After paying his respects to the Zhulu Warship that had closed its hatch, his figure quickly vanished into the cave. Shortly after his departure, a deep voice suddenly echoed in the cave. "Not yet 31 years old, clearing the 30th floor of the Immortal Puppet Tower... this Tenth Direct Vein has indeed produced a fine seedling..." ... Song Chi was unaware of these events that followed. After leaving the secret realm platform, he controlled the Cang Qiong to return directly to Green Moon Manor. Once he got to his private room, he didnt think much of anything, not even bothering to install the orange-quality [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] component. He simply collapsed on the bed and fell into a deep sleep within seconds. A whole day passed before Song Chi finally awoke. After such a long deep sleep, he felt fully recovered. The refreshed Song Chi seemed like a completely different person from the one who was exhausted a day before. After washing up, he entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Free-stall area, inside the Cang Qiong. With a thought from Song Chi, a spatial fluctuation ensued, and fifteen slightly small soldier figurines appeared in the cabin. These were the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines summoned by the now installed [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree]. ``` These Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines stood at around one and a half meters tall, humanoid in shape, cloaked in black puppet skin under which special energy fluctuations faintly emerged. That was the inherent void affinity power they possessed as void-born creatures. Additionally, these Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were able to condense blades imbued with the Soul Shatter feature, known as Void Blades. Song Chis eyes focused, and soon he had detailed attributes of these Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. [Name: Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines] [Quality: Orange] [Rank: Zero Rank (upper limit Fifth Rank)] [Level: lv0] [Active Abilities: Rift-Space Ability, Void Flash, Instant Prison Shadow Kill] [Passive Abilities: Child of the Void (born as a darling of the void, possessing the ability to freely traverse and shuttle through the void), Soul Shatter Dagger (freely condense a Void Blade with Soul Shatter properties)] [Description: Born in the void as darlings of space, they possess abilities that can contend with Void Demons.] ... Gazing at the attribute panel of these Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chi was quite satisfied. They indeed lived up to the Orange Quality of soldier figurines, their active abilities as well as passive abilities were all exceedingly powerful, far surpassing the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines by leaps and bounds. Without hesitation, after dismissing the summons of these figurines, he directly enhanced the [Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree] component to lv20. After being enhanced to Second Rank, the number of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines he could summon increased from 15 to 20, and the strength of these Second Rank-level Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines saw a substantial enhancement as well. Song Chi tried it out by mobilizing the Power of Laws in the entire secret realm as the Ruins Market Master, binding the space around these Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, and then ordering them to use their abilities to see if they could tear through the surrounding space. The result was still very satisfying to him. Although these Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had been enhanced to Second Rank and possessed strong spatial affinity, under the suppression and binding of the laws of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, they still could make no resistance at all. This outcome also indirectly confirmed the power of the Ruins Market itself. Even though he was only at First Rank at the moment and the market as well, with the laws empowerment, he could easily suppress beings of Second Rank Level without resorting to the Torch Warship, and even more so in their area of expertise. Moreover, Song Chi had an intuition that it was not just the Second Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurineshe would be able to easily control them even if they were enhanced to Third Rank later on. "Indeed, just as I thought, the standing of this Ruins Market Secret Realm is exceedingly high, far above that of ordinary Starry Sea Secret Realms, it must be at least of a Primordial Level..." Having reached this conclusion, Song Chi shifted his gaze, looking through the Spectral Energy Screen above to the pitch-black void outside the market. Truth be told, he was quite eager to try. As for the idea of hunting Void Demons and gathering Void Crystals, it was something he had long considered. Now that Cang Qiong, with the aid of Space Solidification Stones, possessed no small measure of spatial resistance, and with the aid of Void Assassin Clan figurines that could hunt in absolute silence, he was fully capable of putting his plans into action. However, after pondering for a while, he dismissed the idea and re-entered the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Instead, he preferred to spend the next period of time immersing himself in intensive cultivation, leveraging the substantial stocks of Insect Race meat and Advanced Body Tempering Potions, to swiftly enhance his Guidance Technique level again. After all, whether it be opening Ruins Market trades to earn resources or acquiring high-quality components to strengthen Cang Qiong, the ultimate goal was all towards a faster, better enhancement of his own Guidance Technique level, so as to secure more opportunities for Life Sublimation, thereby extending his lifespan. And so, two months whisked by, during which Song Chi consumed over three thousand catties of Second Rank Insect Race meat and spent ten thousand Merit Points to purchase 20 Advanced Body Tempering Potions, in total, using up 34 Advanced Body Tempering Potions. In addition, he ate twenty catties of Insect Queen meat containing Fourth Rank energy essence and gave the other twenty catties to his mother Chen Lixia, allowing her to break through to lv20 in her Guidance Technique a month ago, officially advancing to Second Rank. As for Song Chi himself, after two months of dedicated cultivation, his Guidance Technique level skyrocketed from lv11 to lv15. Of course, it was only five days ago that he had just broken through to lv14, with a long way to go before reaching lv15. It was thanks to that piece of Insect Queen meat that he made the jump, advancing from the early stages of lv14 all the way to his current lv15, with lv16 not far off. Given that the Insect Queen meat contained Fourth Rank energy essence and was even beneficial for overcoming the Second Rank bottleneck, its effects on Song Chi were naturally even more significant. ``` Chapter 250 - 153: Promotion Mission Begins·Soul Spirit Floating Land Expedition In the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, fist winds whistled continuously with a whooshing sound. Half an hour later, Song Chi stopped his movements. By now, he had managed to barely grasp control over the surging power within his body. Although threads and strands of Spectral Energy would still occasionally leak out when he moved, this was still much better than three days ago. Over two months, his Guidance Technique leveled up from lv11 to lv15, a growth that could not simply be described as a surge. To say it was like rocketing upwards would not be an exaggeration. For an ordinary First Rank Torch Ship Captain, advancing four levels in Guidance Technique would require more than thirty years to gradually improve. Of course, this is only for the most ordinary First Rank Torch Ship Captains. Those direct lineage captains from medium-sized powers could reduce this time significantly, possibly within ten years, but even so, compared to Song Chis two months, it was hardly worth mentioning. It was precisely because of his rapid promotion that Song Chi had difficulty adapting to the swift changes in his own strength in such a short period of time. "It seems it will take at least another half a month to completely control all the changes in my body..." Muttering to himself, Song Chi exited the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. After taking a shower, he put on his amethyst bio-skin battle armor and overcoat successively, and then he went to the peach tree in the courtyard to begin todays visualization of the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. While the level of his Guidance Technique was important, he couldnt neglect the visualization of the Engraving Map. In these two months, he had persisted in spending three hours each day on visualization. It was this persistence that made him acutely aware of a significant improvement in his Spiritual Force. If he were to challenge the Immortal Puppet Tower again now, he wouldnt claim to pass beyond the subsequent 31st floor, but at least after completing the 30th floor, he would not be as utterly exhausted. After visualizing for approximately two and a half hours, Song Chi was startled awake by a sudden series of beeping alert tones and had to reluctantly exit his visualization of the Engraving Map. His eyes moved about, and he looked at the Family Quantum Communication Bracelet on his left wrist. The source of the alert tones was this family-exclusive communication bracelet. Song Chis eyes showed confusion; he had worn this Quantum Communication Bracelet for nearly three months and this was the first time he had heard it actively alert him. As he activated the bracelet, a projected light screen appeared above it and Song Chi quickly understood. The projection from this Quantum Communication Bracelet wasnt his personal attribute panel, but a family public channel that had been added to the Quantum Communication Bracelets of all clansmen above First Rank. [Song family Public Channel (Ring Dragon Spine Continent Server)] [Song Hengtong (Third RankThe First Direct Lineage Vein Leader): {Large TaskSoul Spirit Floating Land Expedition} has been announced, and we welcome all our clansmen to eagerly participate. Floating Land Introduction: The Soul Spirit Floating Land is a Level 3 Life Floating Land that was discovered by our lineages Song Cheng 35 years ago and marked. After nearly thirty years of exploration and investigation by our lineage, this Floating Land has been identified as a rare producer of Divine Soul Type resources, with an overall value assessment of 6 stars. Task Introduction: The dominant race of the Soul Spirit Floating Land are the Soul Spirit Clan, skilled in Good Divine Soul attacks. Colorless and White Fire Seed Torch Ship Captains are highly susceptible to their influence and will struggle to exert their normal combat power. We are now calling for Blue Fire or higher Quality Fire Seed clansmen, or those with special Divine Soul resistance components, to join the conquest of the Soul Spirit Floating Land. Task Difficulty: 4 stars (Dangerous) Task Rewards: First Rank clansmen, initial 500 Merit Points Second Rank clansmen, initial 2000 Merit Points Third Rank clansmen, initial 10000 Merit Points Additionally, each additional Level 1 Soul Spirit Clan killed +100 Merit Points, Level 2 Soul Spirit Clan +500 Merit Points, Level 3 Soul Spirit Clan +5000 Merit Points, and all earnings during the task period will belong to the individual and do not need to be turned in. Task Duration: From today until the Soul Spirit Floating Land Expedition ends] With the announcement of this large family task, the entire Song familys Ring Dragon Spine Continent public channel erupted into chaos. Countless First Rank Song family members began to express their thoughts. "Song Ergou (First RankSide Branch): Count me in for a Level 3 Floating Land with a value assessment of 6 stars. Whats that, Seed of Torch Quality not enough? Never mind then!!" "Song Sanpao (First RankSide Branch): +1 to the guy above, as a White Fire Seed, I tremble in fear, but I really want those Divine Soul resources, what to do?" "Song Ke (Second RankThe Eighth Direct Lineage): Ive been in Second Rank for over 30 years, but my Seed of Torch is only White, can I sign up?" "Song Feng (Second RankThe Third Direct Lineage): Probably not, you would falter immediately upon encountering a Level 2 Soul Spirit Clan, also I have Blue Fire, count me in. My Spiritual Force has been stuck at the Ordinary Thought State Second Stage for over twenty years, these Divine Soul resources are just what I need." ... After scanning the family public channel for a while, Song Chi rubbed his temples, alleviating the fatigue caused by visualizing the Engraving Map. At the same time, his thoughts were racing as he weighed the various aspects of the {Family Large TaskSoul Spirit Floating Land Expedition} and whether he should sign up, considering the dangers of participating in the task. Regardless, the value of the Soul Spirit Floating Land itself was unquestionable, with a Level 3 Floating Land having a value assessment of 6 stars, which spoke volumes. Just like the Genetic Bloodline chart before, the Song family had their own internal assessments of each Starry Sea Floating Lands various mineral resources, Floating Land Origin production, biological resources, among other factors. Chapter 251 - 153: Promotion Quest Begins - Soul Spirit Floating Land Expedition_2 First, the vast majority of Unranked, One-star, and Two-star Starry Sea Floating Lands have a resource value assessment of 3 stars or below, such as White Tower Floating Land, Guangyuan Floating Land, etc., both of which are rated at 2 stars. Besides, ordinary Third-Rank Floating Lands are basically valued at 4 stars, with only a very few reaching 5 stars, such as the Silver Spear Floating Continent which Song Chi had visited. Because it is a Vitality-Type Third-Rank Floating Land, it is valued at 5 stars within the Song family. And the 6 stars in this task is what most Fourth-Rank Starry Sea Floating Lands can achieve, which shows that the Divine Soul Type resources on the Soul Spirit Floating Land must be extremely rare and important, otherwise they could never reach 6 stars. Thinking this, Song Chi naturally felt a stirring of excitement. He had seen Divine Soul Type resources above the 30th floor of the Merit Tower before. Not only were they extremely rare, but they were also outrageously expensive. A Divine Soul Type resource that could affect a Second-Rank Torch Ship Captain often cost more than 3 Golden Merit Points. Song Chi also had some understanding of the effect of these Divine Soul Type resources, which essentially was to enhance the cultivation speed of Spiritual Force or the strength of the Spiritual Force itself, laying the groundwork for the advance into the Mythical Mecha Form after reaching the Fourth Rank. However, when he saw the task difficulty listed at the bottom of the task introduction, his gaze hesitated for a moment, and the impulsive urge he felt naturally receded slightly. He was quite clear on the familys categorization of task difficulty: One-star Easy (daily tasks, basically no death rate) Two-star Normal (about 5% death rate) Three-star Difficult (about 15% death rate) Four-star Dangerous (about 30% death rate) Five-star Hell (over 60% death rate) A 30% death rate, even with the protection of the Blue Seed of Torch for his spirit and having the [Abnormal Status Purifier] as a special component, made Song Chi somewhat reluctant. No choice, for someone who took prudence as his motto, a 1/3 chance of death was terrifyingly high. Moreover, the Amethyst Bio-Skin Battle Armor that he was wearing did not have extra resistance to Divine Soul Type attacks, which further dissuaded Song Chi. "Forget it, after all, its an expedition against a Third-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. Given that the Soul Spirit Clan relies on the Floating Land Shield, this war is unlikely to end in a short time. Ill wait until the Cang Qiong is promoted to Second Rank before considering it..." With this thought in mind, Song Chi turned and walked to the warship docking point in the courtyard. After summoning the Cang Qiong, he quickly entered. Nearing the special slot for the [Enslavement Medal] component, Song Chi focused his gaze. Enslavement Medal lv30 Quality: Red Enslavement Marks: 5/5 ... UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 70000 Spectral Energy Points, 43 Titanium Crystals ... {Enslavement Mark: Frenzy: Consume 30000 Spectral Energy Points, specify an enslaved target to enter a frenzied state at the cost of life, after the frenzy, the enslaved objects strength will be increased by one Great Rank. (Frenzy duration is 5 hours, buffer time is 1 year {9 months and 24 days}, strength increase cannot exceed the enhancement limit of this component.)} Indeed, in these past two months, Song Chi had not just devoted all his time to practicing the Guidance Technique. He had also undertaken two explorations of the Alien Star Domain that yielded meager results and opened two transactions at the Ruins Market. In these two Ruins Market transactions, he acquired 100 Titanium Crystals from Zhou Ping, along with nearly a thousand strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. Combined with the 100 Titanium Crystals he exchanged for 1 Golden Merit Point at the Merit Tower, he managed to enhance the [Enslavement Medal] to lv30. Seeing the "Enslavement Mark: Furious" row showing the remaining buffer time of 9 months and 24 days, Song Chi felt a sense of helplessness. The buffer time for the Special Feature of [Enslavement Medal] had indeed been significantly reduced after upgrading to Third Rank, from 3 years to 1 year. However, for him, this was still somewhat too long. Originally, he had planned to enslave a Third Rank Creature immediately after [Enslavement Medal] was upgraded to Third Rank. Just the thought of the Cang Qiong carrying a bondage creature capable of exhibiting Fourth-Rank Combat Power was thrilling. But the still one-year-long buffer time of "Enslavement Mark: Furious" completely quelled his enthusiasm to enslave a Third Rank Creature right away. No choice, even if he managed to enslave a Third Rank Creature with much effort, it would be futile if the Furious Trait of the Enslavement Mark was still in cooldown. However, with the release of the {Soul Spirit Floating Land Expedition} task, it was about time for the [Enslavement Medal] to play its rightful role. Thinking this, his gaze shifted, redirecting his attention to the Cang Qiongs blue Torch hull. Then, with his confirmation, the blue Torch hull was directly upgraded to lv19. It was not over yet. [Do you wish to initiate the ships advancement mission?] "Initiate!" As soon as he confirmed the initiation of Cang Qiongs advancement mission, a virtual panel suddenly appeared before his eyes. [Warship Advancement Mission (Cang Qiong)] [Current Success Rate of Advancement: 1%] [Special Advancement Resource Recipe (0/4): Spirit Stone*1, Millennium Volcanic Iron Essence*1, Moon Rock*1, Zircon*1] [Additional Advancement Resources: None] [Bathed in Alien Race Blood: None] After a thorough scan, Song Chis eyebrows rose. The special resources needed for Cang Qiongs advancement all four were required, which took him by surprise. Isnt it said that the probability for this to happen is quite low? However, it was just a slight surprise, and he didnt care too much. Instead, he quickly took out the four prepared resources and also brought out the low-level energy crystals and the 2300-year-old Mo Moon Tree sap. As all these materials merged into the Torch hull, looking again at the [Current Success Rate of Advancement], the original 1% had abruptly changed to 22%. Seeing this, Song Chis lips curled up into a smile. The next step was to travel once more to the Yellow Sand Floating Continent, to hunt those Second-Rank and Third-Rank sand worms, so that Cang Qiong could bathe in the blood of an Alien Race to increase the additional success rate of advancement. Just then, his mothers calling voice suddenly came from outside. After recalling Cang Qiong, Song Chi strode toward the courtyards exterior. In the courtyard where his uncle Song Shan resided, all members of the Tenth Direct Lineage were gathered. As for the matter under discussion, it naturally concerned the Soul Spirit Floating Land expedition mission. In the middle of the courtyard, next to the Mountain cruiser, Song Shan began speaking: "We must participate in this mission. Divine Soul Type resources, such things are serendipitous and cannot be sought after. This time, the First Direct Lineages fortunate discovery of this Soul Spirit Floating Land is also a stroke of luck for our Song family. This opportunity must not be missed." As he spoke, Song Shans tone shifted: "However, considering dad has not yet finished his garrison mission and I need to suppress the Origin Eruption Eye, we cant be hasty. Lets wait for dad to return before discussing further. This large-scale mission wont be concluded in a short time. Theres no need to rush; before then, nobody is allowed to sign up on their own. Understand!!" Hearing this serious tone, everyone felt a chill in their hearts. In the current absence of Song Mingsong, Song Shan, who had advanced the flagship to Third-Rank, was the decision-maker of the family, and his words carried significant weight. Of course, everyone clearly understood why Song Shan was being so solemn. Family missions with a danger level are not a joke. With a 30% death rate and no Third-Rank Torch Captain to lead, a single misstep could mean loss of life, and any loss to their newly established Tenth Direct Lineage was unacceptable. Seeing all the family members nodding, Song Shan was about to end the meeting. But at that moment, Song You, who was standing by his side, suddenly asked: "Dad, I just saw in the familys public channel that a Second-Rank uncle claimed his Spiritual Force is stuck at the second stage of the Ordinary Thought State. What does that mean?" ps: I didnt get the chance to correct the previous chapter before; now, the outcome of the Komoy Serpent has been given, having gasped its last. Also, the exchange price for the orange component in the Merit Tower has been adjusted; the normal exchange price is 80C120 Golden Merits. Chapter 254 - 155: Goblins ``` After nearly an hour had passed, the ten Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had finally managed to fly back to the Cang Qiong. The reason it took so long was not that the Third Rank Peak sandworms steel-like skin was difficult to cut through, but that it was located hundreds of meters underground. To extract the corpse of the worm from deep beneath the surface required quite an effort from the ten Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. This was one of the reasons why Song Chi chose not to enslave the creature but rather to kill it, in order to increase the likelihood of the Cang Qiongs successful promotion. From the beginning to the end, the creature showed no intention of surfacing. Even after Song Chi used a bottle of biological pheromones, it was still to no avail. As a result, the Enslavement Medal had no chance to demonstrate its effectiveness. Discover exclusive tales on empire Moreover, it was a critical time for the promotion of the Cang Qiong, and it was uncertain when his grandfather would finish his guarding duties and return. Although the promotion mission could last a whole year, in order to ensure that the Cang Qiong was promoted before heading to the Soul Spirit Floating Land, Song Chi himself preferred to push for the Cang Qiongs promotion sooner. Therefore, his desire to enslave the Third Rank sandworm was not that strong. Not to mention, if he did successfully enslave it, he would first have to spend a significant amount of Merit Points to quickly heal its injuries. Once the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines returned, the Cang Qiong immediately ascended and vanished from the regions skies in an instant. The Third Rank Peak sandworm contributed an 8% increase to the promotion success rate, which was good news. However, the bad news was that its corpse didnt contain any energy crystals. There was an abundance of Third Rank meat though, with more than 50 pounds. Upon returning to the initial battlefield, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines and Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had also finished processing all the Second Rank sandworm bodies, cutting more than two thousand pounds of Second Rank meat, which replenished a small fraction of Song Chis meat reserve. Unfortunately, out of over four hundred Second Rank sandworm bodies, not a single energy crystal was found. Some ten minutes later, in outer space near the Yellow Sand Floating Continent. Looking at the detailed star chart with a diameter of over ten light-years generated by the Sky Eye Patrol Radar, Song Chi carefully activated the spatial jump device of the Cang Qiong. Six light-years away in a pitch-dark region of space, the Cang Qiong shot out of a spatial vortex and then remained stationary, waiting quietly for the Sky Eye Patrol Radar to generate a new star chart. The business with the Yellow Sand Floating Continent was over, and the Buluo Civilization Ruins as well as the sandworms no longer held any further value. With over ten hours left before returning, Song Chi planned to use the Sky Eye Patrol Radar to see if there were any other Starry Sea Floating Lands nearby. An hour later, the Sky Eye Patrol Radar completed generating a new star chart of the airspace. Looking at the newly generated star chart, Song Chi was greatly disappointed. Apart from the Yellow Sand Floating Land in the direction from which they had come, the star chart showed no other Starry Sea Floating Lands. There werent any asteroid belts, fragment belts, or other resource points either. Helpless, Song Chi could only wait for the Purple River Translocation Device to complete its buffer several hours later. Once the translocation devices buffer was complete, Song Chi followed the same procedure and jumped another six light-years towards the outer edge, but still found nothing. Even if there had been a discovery this time, there likely wouldnt be enough time to allow the Purple River Translocation Device to buffer for a new round, given the time remaining. Still, Song Chi harbored great hope before jumping, as deep down he still had some doubts about the Buluo Civilization Ruins, such as why they didnt release the Fourth Rank queen to fight. But now, it seemed there would be no chance to find out. Since no further value was discovered in this Star Domain, barring any surprises, he would soon cancel the spatial anchor point set in this region and would likely never have a chance to return here again. In the pitch-black space, the Cang Qiong remained quietly suspended, waiting for the impending return. ... On the Dragon Spine Continent, within Green Moon Manor. Upon returning, Song Chi immediately accessed his Quantum Communication Bracelet. "Warship promotion success rate bathed in the blood of an Alien Race" After typing a line of keywords on the projected screen of the bracelet, he clicked on search. Soon enough, several related messages appeared: [Dinghai 001 Floating Land, the perfect choice for a free-range farm to harvest domesticated Alien Species, each visit requires only 100,000 Merit Points + 10 Golden Merit Points and can provide up to 10% promotion success rate for a Second Rank Torch Warship.] [Dinghai 002 Floating Land, currently under recovery, unable to provide domesticated Alien Species.] [Dinghai 003 Floating Land, the unrivaled choice for harvesting domesticated Alien Species, each visit requires only 30,000 Merit Points + 1 Golden Merit Point and can provide up to 12% promotion success rate for a First Rank Torch Warship.] ... [Dinghai 010 Floating Land, harvesting... currently under recovery, unable to...] ... Indeed, what Song Chi was looking for were the familys internal channels to increase the success rate of warship promotions. Although the Cang Qiongs current success rate was over 50%, it still wasnt enough. His personal opinion was that the promotion success rate of the Cang Qiong should exceed 70%, ideally reaching over 80%, before he would formally opt for promotion to Second Rank. A fifty-fifty chance of success was still too risky in his view. Looking at the series of messages that popped up, Song Chi clicked into each one to take a close look, but he didnt find a suitable choice. These so-called Dinghai 001C010 Floating Lands are places specifically used by the Song family to domesticate Alien Species, allowing clan members to spend Merit Points to raise the success rate of warship promotions. Each of these Floating Lands harbors a large number of Alien Species that have been evaluated by the familys internal affairs division. ``` Chapter 255 - 155: Goblins_2 These alien species usually have rapid breeding cycles, high singleton birth rates, short developmental periods, and excellent genetic bloodline traits, all intended for quick and continuous production. This is also why the Song family could afford to transform nine ordinary Second Rank Floating Lands and one Third Rank Floating Land at a great cost, to farm these alien species; if placed in the external world, this would undoubtedly be a grand gesture. However, for the Song family internally, merely ten farming Floating Lands were still far from sufficient. There was no helping it; there were simply too many clansmen. The number of First Rank clansmen was in the hundreds of thousands, and with such a large base of First Rank Torch Ship Captains, the quantity of Second Rank clansmen naturally couldnt be insignificant either. With a sigh, Song Chi returned to the homepage of the search bar and continued to input keywords: "Methods to increase the successful promotion rate of First Rank Warships" With this search, a string of information quickly popped up. [Exciting news, the familys new secret realm, "Moruo Secret Realm," produces Mo Moon Tree Sap which can increase the promotion success rate of warships!!] [Produced by Qingling Secret Realm, Qingling Spirit Fruit, one fruit can increase a First Rank Torch Warships promotion success rate by 5%, only for 2 Golden Merit Points.] [The 1200-year-old Sea Musk Beads produced by Dragon Spine Continents "Fallen Sea Ridge" can increase the promotion success rate of a First Rank Torch Warship by 8%, available for 4 Golden Merit Points!!] ... "They all require Golden Merit Points, damn rip-offs!" Song Chi, looking rather displeased, quickly closed his Quantum Communication Bracelet and stopped the subsequent searches. He found that any resource related to warship promotions required transactions with Golden Merit Points. After exchanging for a hundred Titanium Crystals last time, his personal account only had one final Golden Merit Point left; he had no money to purchase these items. Moreover, he was planning to save some Merit Points to enslave a Third Rank Thorned Flying Dragon. The thought gave Song Chi a bit of a headache as he realized he was still poor. Thinking so, he softly murmured in his mind. "Forget it, hopefully tomorrows Ruins Market trading will bring some surprises!!" ... The next day, Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Standing in front of the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, Song Chi had a properties panel in front of him, showing the detailed information of Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In these two months, he had successfully upgraded the Ruins Markets level to lv19 through two trade meetings, but advancing to Second Rank was not so simple. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv19] [Dimensions: 1900mX1900m] [Basic Configuration: 70 shops, 1 plot of 450mx450m stall area, 1 two-story inn, 1 lv19 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (efficiency doubles when cultivating with Spectral Energy), 1 lv19 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, 1 lv19 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform.] [Additional Configuration: Stealth Light Platform (Purple) lv20 (1/8)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (ability to move freely within the void, intuitively avoiding natural disasters)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (ability to set a coordinate anchor point in any star domain of the Shattered Starry Sea)] [UpRank Requirement: 200 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, Ruins Market trade volume reaching 200,000 (134800/200000) strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin] Looking at the requirement for the twenty thousand First Rank Floating Land Origin in the UpRank Requirement section, Song Chi felt a headache coming on. The previous few times Zhou Ping, a major customer, had placed several large orders that just managed to bring his trade volume to one hundred and thirty-five thousand strands. Even so, he was still more than sixty thousand short of the two hundred thousand goal, and he had no idea how many more times it would take for Zhu Tian Ruins Market to complete its upgrade. But to give credit where its due, after the enhancement of Zhu Tian Ruins Market to lv19, he had also strengthened the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform to lv19, increasing the number of spatial gates that could be deployed each time to 47. As such, the number of alien creatures entering the Ruins Market each time had indeed increased significantly on average. He estimated that after about four more transactions in the Ruins Market, he should be able to meet the trade volume of two hundred thousand and enable the Ruins Market to successfully advance to Second Rank. Thinking this, Song Chi activated the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. ... Half an hour later! Discover more content at empire A flustered Zhou Ping appeared in one of the Ruins Markets shops, which had been named the Immortal Cultivation Boutique. It was agreed upon by the Luofu Sword Sect and was a dedicated shop Zhou Ping had rented and set up in the Ruins Market. However, this time was different from the usual; Zhou Ping was holding an unconscious figure in his hands. In the distance at the free stall area, Song Chi, who had been paying attention to Zhou Ping since he came down from the guestroom, had a smile flicker across his face. What he was looking forward to wasnt just the titanium crystal, body tempering liquid, body tempering paste, and the monthly fee of fifty strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, but also the figure he now held in his hands. This was a deal he had specifically proposed last month during the Ruins Market transaction, where he would trade 1000 portions of body tempering liquid this month in exchange for a First Rank peak Qi Cultivator (Level Nine Qi Cultivation) along with one Foundation Establishment Pill. As for Song Chis intended purpose, it was simple: naturally, it was for that high-level storage bag. Compared to the need to actively summon the Cang Qiong, this storage bag with an interior volume reaching several dozens of cubic meters was obviously more convenient. And this Qi Cultivator was to be used by Song Chi to specifically operate the storage bag. Well... commonly known as a tool person. With a light wave of his hand, the Ruins Market Law mobilized, sweeping up the titanium crystal, Floating Land Origin, body tempering paste, and the still unconscious cultivator that Zhou Ping had taken out, Song Chi silently disappeared from the stall area. Isolated space, storage room. Spectral Energy flowed at Song Chis brow, and soon, an enslavement mark shot out from the Ancestral Torch and was imprinted into the body of the cultivator lying on the ground in front of him. With the support of the Ruins Market Law and the fact that the Enslavement Medal had already been enhanced to Third Rank, the enslavement proceeded without a hitch. Before long, the cultivator woke up from his stupor, and due to the enslavement mark, there was no sign of confusion in his eyes. His first action was to respectfully pay homage to Song Chi. "Master!" "Mhm," Song Chi nodded lightly. He then began to inquire about everything related to the Primordial Continent through mind induction. But obviously, the guy was mostly clueless about the Primordial Continent, clearly a deliberate act by the Luofu Sword Sect. For this, Song Chi wasnt surprised at all. The Luofu Sword Sect werent foolshow could they make it so easy for him to understand information about the Primordial Continent? He tossed the Foundation Establishment Pill and the high-level storage bag to the cultivator named Zhao Lei, instructing him to try breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. After which, Song Chi returned to the free stall area. This Zhao Lei was just a tool person he had acquired for immediate control over the storage bag. As for the Foundation Establishment Pill, it was to enable rapid progression to Second Rank so that he wouldnt perish too easily in the future. There was no other intention. Time passed quickly, and nearly twenty hours had flown by in the blink of an eye. The number of alien creatures that entered the Ruins Market this time was quite good, exceeding fifteen hundred. And this thus increased the related trade volume significantly, including the Floating Land Origin exchanges and the like. For instance, the Floating Land Origin exchange shop alone had already recorded a profit of more than 300 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi was quite satisfied with this. The only regret was that there still hadnt appeared any alien creatures with huge potential or latent value, which meant that Song Chi couldnt use the remaining Ruins Market Guest Tokens in his hands, and he could only wait to see if he could try an auction later on. However, just as Song Chi thought there wouldnt be any new alien creatures entering, a new spatial fluctuation from the entrance of the Ruins Market caught his attention. He was certain that this spatial gate had not been activated before. Following a burst of spatial fluctuation, a short statured, green-skinned figure with a somewhat sleazy face appeared outside the entrance of the Ruins Market. Song Chis eyebrows raised slightly. "Is this... a goblin?" Chapter 258 - 157: The Ancient Goblins’ Plan to Create a God "Magic stones are called magic stones in their world..." Discover stories with empire Upon hearing the words from this high-level goblin, Song Chis heart leapt with joy. In the territories of Torch Human Civilization, terra stones had few uses, generally considered as one of the lowest-value ordinary ores, with only a small number of special components requiring them for enhancement. However, if their value in the Silver Goblin Empire was high enough, then this was undoubtedly excellent news. Isnt interstellar trade all about profiting from the price difference? Additionally, a flash of inspiration struck him as he suddenly remembered the orange-quality "Terra Primeval Stone" his grandfather had mentioned before. Terra stones and Terra Primeval Stones originated from the same mineral, except that Terra Primeval Stones, which could only emerge from super-large terra stone veins after tens of thousands of years, belonged to the top rank of terra stones. "Perhaps, I wont even need to use the Ruins Market Guest Token to get my hands on that orange radar..." A bright glint passed through the depths of Song Chis eyes, but of course, that glimmer was known only to himself, concealed as it was by the Power of Laws, unseen by others. He organized his thoughts briefly, then softly began to speak: "Is this object very important to you?" But that goblin was extremely canny and would not easily reveal the specific price of terra stones in their world. It did not take the bait, instead, it continued to introduce products to the other alien species while occasionally glancing at Song Chi. Song Chi did not press further, but instead continued in a different manner: "I know the whereabouts of an orange-quality magic stone." As he said this, the goblin in front of him became visibly restless, quickly leaving behind the group of alien species who were asking questions and hurried over to Song Chi, ingratiatingly asking: "Wolf brother, are you serious?" Of course, their conversation was inaudible to the other alien races nearby, as Song Chi had subtly altered their perception with the Power of Laws. Why? After all, the Terra Primeval Stone was on display at the Oddity Exchange Shop, and many of the surrounding aliens knew about it. They had not yet noticed the terra stones, so they didnt mention the Terra Primeval Stone, but once they heard the term terra stone, Song Chi would find it much more difficult to extract information later on. "Of course, its true, and if youre interested, I can even provide you with the relevant information to ensure you have a chance to get it. But well, youll have to tell me the specific uses and value of this terra stone." As for its uses, Song Chi had already made some guesses. Magic stones, goblin magic creations, Magic Energy Armors it was not hard to figure out that these magic stones were related to such items. What Song Chi really wanted to know was their specific value. Only with that knowledge could he set a proper price after collecting them from the Torch Human Civilization Territory. Otherwise, if he priced them too high, the other party wouldnt buy; if too low, he himself wouldnt make much profit. However, the goblin remained slippery as ever, still not giving a straight answer. "This magic stone has many uses in our world, though the yield is high, so its value is only so-so!" Song Chi was obviously not satisfied, but at that moment, an alien species finally took notice of the terra stone and quickly pointed towards the Oddity Exchange Shop. Seeing this, Song Chi had no choice but to let it be. Soon after, the high-level goblin swiftly made its way from the free trading area to the Oddity Exchange Shop. And of course, the booth in the free trading area was already packed up due to its lack of confidence and returned to its portable case in its hands. As for this portable case, which seemed like a box of treasures, Song Chis interest grew even stronger. If it was as he suspected, the value of this space box in the Torch Human Civilization Territory would definitely find a good market. ... At the Oddity Exchange Shop, when the goblin saw the Terra Primeval Stone at the most prominent place in the shop, clear excitement sparked within its cunning, triangular eyes. Unsurprisingly, this object was extremely important to it. Or rather, its uses must be very extensive within the Silver Empire it represented. While thinking, the goblin softly spoke up: "Great Ruins Market Lord, may I inquire how this Terra Primeval Stone is for sale?" This suddenly respectful tone seemed out of place to Song Chi, who was standing at a distance in the free trading area, making him somewhat uncomfortable. This green-skinned goblin had been nothing but cautious and supercilious since arriving, exuding an air of superiority that screamed noble birth. Now, out of the blue, it was so polite and humble, even softening its normally sharp voice, which was indeed somewhat baffling. But after Song Chis mind raced full circle, he understood. The goblin probably associated him, the Ruins Market Master, with those supreme beings from the Shattered Starry Sea, and being a bully to the weak and a coward before the strong was one of their most notable traits. Hence this change... Having reached this conclusion, Song Chi then began to respond with the Power of Laws. "Barter!" Originally, he had actually wanted to intimidate this despicable little creature with 500 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, but thinking it might not fit the "market norm" he had set for the Ruins Market, he stuck with these usual four words instead. Then his face turned completely dark. The stingiest goblin wouldnt do the expected, promptly laying out a bunch of trinkets, one by one bringing them to the counter at the center of the shop, inquiring if they could be exchanged. Song Chi couldnt help but use a trace of the Power of Laws to brush past the goblin, causing its hairs to stand on end. Chapter 259 - 157: The Ancient Goblins’ Plan to Create a God_2 With that, the high-level goblin finally got on the right track. It no longer offered things of little value, but instead solemnly took out several items from its briefcase. The first was naturally the goblin magic energy detector that could be converted into an orange radar. Second was a mass of Floating Land Origin, a thousand threads of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin. The third item was the design plan for the Goblin War God Mech. Song Chis gaze shifted, and without responding immediately, he pondered for a while and had a thought. Meanwhile, new text emerged on the projection screen above the central counter in the Oddity Exchange Shop. [Lets talk about that Goblin War God Mech design plan] The Goblin War God Mech, a symbolic combat power of the ancient goblin civilization from millions of years ago, was documented in the official records of Torchlight Humanity as follows: The Goblin War God Mech, the ultimate product of the ancient goblin god-making project, came in Ancient First Generation, Ancient Second Generation, and Ancient Third Generation. Just the Ancient First Generation Goblin War God Mech alone had regular Fourth-Rank Combat Power and was the absolute military force in the ancient goblin civilizations external warfare. However, this was also the reason for their ultimate downfall. Mass producing units with Fourth-Rank combat power and above, combined with the absence of supreme combat forces within their civilization, eventually led to other civilizations siege and gradual obliteration over the course of time. As for the reputation of this Goblin War God Mech, Song Chi was well aware; however, he had heard that after the fall of the ancient goblin civilization, the method of constructing these mechs had been long lost. Thats why he hadnt taken it too seriously at firstafter all, there were countless fake Goblin War God Mech design plans in the Shattered Starry Sea, far too many to count. It was only when he saw the other party placing the design plan alongside an orange-quality oddity that he became slightly interested and wanted to hear what they had to say. "Speaking of this Goblin War God Mech design plan, we must start from the first generation of my Thor family..." As expected, the thing once again started to boast. Song Chi drew upon the Power of Laws and new text appeared on the projection screen. [No need for the rest, are there any finished products?] With these words, the high-level goblins voice faltered. "Although one has never been built, thats merely because my Thor family has fallen into decline. If..." Before it could say anything more, the projection screen already provided a response. [Add 200 threads of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin to that orange oddity!] Song Chi originally intended to exchange Terra Primeval Stone for the orange radar but, considering the goblins penny-pinching nature, he decided to add 200 threads of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, leaving some room for the highly probable haggling to follow. Hearing this price, as expected, the goblin, which was very respectful a moment ago, immediately started hopping mad. When it came to money, they didnt care about any big shot or not, valuing money as life itself, which was ingrained in their very bones. "Great Lord of the Ruins Market, a fair trade is the rule you established..." After listening to the creature ramble for a while, the final trade price was settled on: The goblin magic energy detector + 500 threads of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin As the Terra Primeval Stone was handed over to it, Song Chi also received the orange-quality [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] along with 500 threads of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. The 500 threads of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin were an unexpected pleasant surprise; for this, Song Chi was extremely satisfied. Because when you really calculate it, this meant that he only used 20 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin to get his hands on one of the rarest basic components, the orange radar, plus 500 threads of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, which was definitely a huge and special profit. Before the goblin left, Song Chi appropriately brought up the topic of the space box, but the result he got wasnt promising. According to the goblin, this space box, named "Romasi Space Box," indeed utilized spatial folding technology. However, even in the Silver Goblin Empire, such an item was rare. The one he had was acquired by his family at great cost before their decline, and it was not for sale. In light of this, Song Chi muttered to himself that it was to be expected. Dealing with spatial technology was never easy, no matter the level of civilization it was placed in. ... As the high-level goblin returned to his stall with a flushed face, Song Chi, disguised as a jackalwolf, began his major purchasing spree. He bought 20 magic missile launchers directly. These devices didnt require specific ammunition, they consumed magic energy. Strictly speaking, magic stones, Terrastones to be precise, were the actual ammunition, and their might wasnt bad, capable of reaching around Second Rank. But they werent cheap, costing him 2,000 tendrils of First Rank Floating Land Origin. Goblin high-explosive grenades were not much different from the energy grenades used by the Chenxing Principality military, but they were more expensive and he bypassed them. Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drones had an impressive effect when paired with the Brainwave Remote Control System, and their power was also extremely astonishing, with the blast center reaching a Third Rank Energy Level. However regrettably, these drones were one-time, suicide-style units that would be completely scrapped after a single use, with no possibility of recovery, and the price was exorbitant100 tendrils of Second Rank Floating Land Origin each. Translated into Song familys merit points, that was 0.5 Golden Merit Points, and ten drones equaled one purple component. After some hesitation, Song Chi still bought 5 drones, essentially spitting back out the 500 tendrils of Second Rank Floating Land Origin he had overcharged for the Terrastones. Although expensive, the might of these drones was indeed undeniable, and once activated, they could generate a layer of magic energy cloaking shield on their surface, temporarily blocking the perception of Third Rank and lower creatures. Their performance was beyond criticism. Of course, these 5 Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drones would be stored in the Ruins Market as an emergency measure, to be used only at critical moments. At a price of 100 tendrils of Second Rank Floating Land Origin each, he did have some money to spare, but he wasnt so extravagant as to use them carelessly. Finally, the Goblin Magic Energy Battle Armor, which he also wanted to buy a few sets of, since compared to exoskeleton powered armors and alloy armors, it was much lighter. But it was specifically designed for goblins and could not be worn by typical humanoid creatures, so he had no choice but to give up. ... An hour before the end of this Ruins Market trading session, Song Chi, as on several previous occasions, used a Ruins Market Guest Token as a bargaining chip to start an auction unlike the usual ones. Of course, except for the first time, he had learned his lesson in subsequent sessions and did not put up multiple Ruins Market Guest Tokens at once; instead, he limited it to just one each time. In doing so, he could stir up the desires of various alien species without running out of Ruins Market Guest Tokens for the next transactionkilling two birds with one stone. The level of the Ruins Market was now enhanced to lv19, and he would not be able to condense a new Ruins Market Guest Token in a short time, so naturally, he had to plan for its future use. As the detailed attributes of the Ruins Market Guest Token appeared above The Vault of Heaven, the crowd of alien species below immediately exploded in excitement. And as expected, upon seeing the attributes of the Ruins Market Guest Token, that high-level goblin named "Luke Thor" was particularly eager. If there were no other surprises, this Ruins Market Guest Token would likely end up in his hands. After all, Song Chi had already planned for the purchase of Terrastones in his mind and could not do without a buyer. Its just unknown what good items this sleazy character could offer in the end for this Ruins Market Guest Token. Thinking of this, Song Chi also felt a renewed sense of anticipation. ps: Dont ask me why the update is so late; I was about to take a leave. Ive been writing continuously for two and a half months since the book started, and I wanted to slack off for a day. But Im afraid youd scold me, and the book is currently in its growth phase, so I gritted my teeth and wrote another chapter. I am humble indeed, wuwuwu!!! Continue your journey at empire Chapter 260 - 158: Great Harvest - Fourth Rank Black Moon Clan Makes a Move "Two Blue Quality Strange Objects!" "One Purple Starry Sea Oddity!" ... A myriad of creatures from alien races began to bid fiercely. What you dont know wont scare you, but upon closer inspection, even some unremarkable-looking members of these alien races could present Purple Quality objects for auction, which genuinely surprised Song Chi. However, it was predestined they had no chance, as the Ruins Market Guest Token already had a designated recipient. After much deliberation, Goblin Luke still couldnt resist the temptation of the Ruins Market Guest Token and eventually made his offer. This time, he did not hold back much, possibly aware of the fierce competition the Ruins Market Guest Token would incite; he directly took out two groups of Floating Land Origin from his Spatial Folding Box. 500 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 100 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin This bid was already surpassing the value of many Purple Relics. However, a glint appeared in Song Chis eyes, as he was not ready to hand over the Ruins Market Guest Token so easily. Instead, he thought about squeezing more out of his opponent. Shortly after, the "Jackalwolf Person" disguised Song Chi took out an object with elaborate gestures in a corner of the free trading area. The Power of Laws above in the Vault of Heaven, at his deliberate manipulation, began to descend towards his jackalwolf form, followed by the bronze Ruins Market Guest Token. Seeing this, all the creatures from alien races showed signs of anxiety, with Luke jumping impatiently. After some thought, he reached for another group of Floating Land Origin from his Spatial Folding Box and placed it alongside the two others he already had. 700 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 100 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin From his vantage point, Song Chi witnessed this and deliberately paused the flow of the Power of Laws, feigning further assessment. He soon resumed its descent towards the "Jackalwolf Person." Sensing this, Luke couldnt hold back any longer and blurted out in a shrill voice, "By the supreme Silver Emperors grace above, there must be insider dealings; that jackalwolfs object cant possibly be better than what I, Luke, have offered." With this challenge, the entire Ruins Market was in an uproar, with many creatures from alien races voicing their agreement. Smart enough to know better than to cause a physical disturbance, they limited their dissent to verbal protests. Due to the entire market being enveloped by the Power of Laws, all alien creatures were unable to see the items presented by others, nor assess their quality. This rule was originally established to allow them to confidently present their valuable possessions without inciting the envy of others of their kind. Nevertheless, at this moment, this very rule became their pretext for doubt. Unseen by all, a conspiratorial smile flashed across the eyes of Song Chi, who had transformed into the jackalwolf figure. As the Power of Laws circulated above in the firmament, it finally converged to form a line of legislative text. [Do you wish to reveal the item you have presented?] Of course, this question was intentionally formulated by Song Chi to address his "Jackalwolf Person" identity, quickly attracting the attention and curiosity of all alien races in the Ruins Market. Particularly the Goblin Luke, whose beady eyes were fixed intently on the item that Song Chi was presenting. After feigning consideration for a while, Song Chi, in his wolf form, nodded lightly to consent to the display. Simultaneously, with a single thought, the flow of the Power of Laws shifted, dissolving the isolating Law Light Screen that shrouded his form. The very next second, all alien races in the Ruins Market widened their eyes in surprise, with the realization dawning upon them that there were no further doubts, Goblin Luke included. For the object that Song Chi, in his guise as a Jackalwolf Person, presented, was now radiating an intense orange glow, a genuine Orange Quality Starry Sea Oddity. This relic was no counterfeit; to achieve his goal, Song Chi had intentionally dismantled the component from the "Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree." As for the "Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar," that device would certainly be recognized by Goblin Luke, so it couldnt be used. Luckily, the Enhancement Level of the "Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree" had just reached LV20. So far, it had only consumed some Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin, avoiding the use of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystal, ensuring that the wasted resources were minimal and within Song Chis acceptable range. Turning to Goblin Luke, who was eyeing the Ruins Market Guest Token as it continued to descend, he struggled for a long while, and just before it could completely land in the hands of Song Chis Jackalwolf guise, he increased his bid once more. Seeing this and equally tense, Song Chi finally steeled his resolve. He just wanted to scrape a little extra benefit from his opponent, not to let go of such a valuable customer. High-level Goblins held great potential value, unlikely to be much less than Zhou Ping, who had the backing of the Primordial Continent, or perhaps even more valuable if it werent for the support of the Luofu Sword Sect behind Zhou Ping. After a quick scan with the Power of Laws, Song Chi was delighted. Lukes new offer was not something else but Floating Land Origin not the Second or Third Rank, but the Fourth. Altogether, Lukes offerings now amounted to 700 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 100 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin + 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. Seeing this, Song Chi no longer pondered. The Ruins Market Guest Token, which was about to land in the hands of the Jackalwolf, rose again and moved towards Luke. Chapter 261 - 158: Huge Gains - A Fourth Rank Black Moon Clan Strikes_2 Of course, he hadnt forgotten to improvise himself; the jackalwolf man he had transformed into suddenly had blood-red eyes and an angry stare fixed on that Goblin Luke. Feeling his eerily accurate gaze, Luke instinctively shrank his neck, but then, remembering the Ruins Markets rules, he immediately put his hands on his hips, stood tall, and his triangular eyes were filled with smugness. As if he were silently saying: "Heh, you dare to compete with the great Luke in terms of wealth? Youre not up to it, you bloodthirsty and crude jackalwolf man!" What he didnt notice, however, was the fleeting smile in the depths of the "jackalwolf mans" eyes. Forty strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, if these were to be exchanged using the Song familys merit points, they would be worth at least 80 Golden Merit Points, and this was just the extra gain he had reaped from his impromptu performance; how could Song Chi not be happy? As the Ruins Market Guest Token fell into Goblin Lukes hands, the power of laws from the Ruins Market Secret Realm also wrapped around the three bundles of Floating Land Origin in his hands and disappeared from the sight of all the alien species. What followed was the evaluation phase for the specific number of uses of the Ruins Market Guest Token. Song Chi didnt dwell on this for too long because the Floating Land Origin that Goblin Luke had brought out was comparable to an orange oddity, and with Zhou Ping and a peak First Rank centaur present, the number he offered was the standard ten opportunities. Being unfairly partial wouldnt be in accordance with the inherent operating style of the Ruins Market itself. After the auction ended, dozens of minutes passed, and it was time for this session of transactions at the Ruins Market to come to a close. Under the reluctant gazes of the various alien species, a formidable force of rejection acted upon the bodies of all creatures present. A second later, the interior of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market suddenly fell silent, leaving only Song Chi alone. However, at that moment, a cold light flashed in Song Chis eyes; just now, an alien creature had surreptitiously planted a mark while departing. This mark was subtle and elusive, nearly imperceptible unless one was the Ruins Market Lord of this Zhu Tian Ruins Market, and certainly not something a common First Rank creature could produce. If things were as expected, beyond the spatial gate that the First Rank alien creature had entered, there would likely be at least one Fourth Rank Level stellar sea creature guarding it. About this, Song Chi was momentarily startled, but then a cold smirk appeared on his face. With a thought, he quickly erased the tracking mark. At the same time, sharpness flickered in his eyes as the power of laws frenziedly converged around him, ultimately manifesting into a twenty-meter-tall law phantom above his body. He reached out his hand toward one of the forty-seven collapsing void gates outside the Ruins Markets main entrance. In the sky above, the towering law phantom mirrored his movements, slapping towards that void gate. Atop a high mountain outside the Cangqiong Floating Land, the Black Moon Clans residence. The Black Moon Clans elder, Hei Yuetu, stood at the mountains peak; in front of it, there was a fading void portal. Just then, the space in the portal fluctuated, and the figure of a First Rank Black Moon clansman emerged, about to step through the void portal. But at that moment, Hei Yuetus eyes shone with a fierce black light as it sensed a violent spatial fluctuation emanating from within the portal in front. Such a terrifying spatial fluctuation was too much for the First Rank Black Moon clansman still not fully stepped through, not to mention a Third Rank Black Moon individual. Hei Yuetus heart was slightly alarmed. "Have we been discovered? Indeed, the entity behind that so-called Zhu Tian Ruins Market is no easy target!" Muttering to itself, dark energy diffused around its body, and then its stature, originally less than three meters tall, suddenly swelled, revealing the mythical creature form characteristic of a Fourth Rank creature. Ten meters; A hundred meters; ... Until it surpassed two thousand meters, thats when the swelling slowly ceased. Stretching out its hand, a torrent of Fourth Rank energy converged towards the space gate below. Hei Yuetu sought to stabilize the spatial fluctuations within the gateway using its Fourth Rank power; in just one second, the First Rank clansman within could safely emerge. But it had thought too simply. Under the promotion of the Ruins Market Master Song Chi, aided by the power of the Ruins Market Law, the rate of spatial fluctuations spreading within the spatial gate was far faster than the normal speed. Before the Fourth Rank power could stabilize the spatial channel inside the spatial gate, that First Rank member of the Black Moon Clan was reduced to a pile of mush by the force of the spatial fluctuations. Outside the spatial gate, Hei Yuetus expression turned gloomy in an instant. It did not care about the life or death of a First Rank clan member; it cared about its own dignity. Its bodys black light grew increasingly terrifying, madly surging into the interior of the spatial gate. However, the next second the spatial gate dimmed completely and dissipated, preventing it from continuing its emotional outburst. Within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chis expression changed dramatically as a massive burst of energy surged into the market entrance, heading straight for him as the Ruins Market Master. With the reinforcement of the Ruins Market Law, he used the Power of Laws to do his utmost in counteracting this overwhelming and domineering energy, while his own body was tightly enveloped under the cover of a phantom shaped by the Law. He even hastily summoned the Cang Qiong, taking refuge inside it. The moment he had just taken cover inside the Cang Qiong, the hull of the Cang Qiong shook violently. Fortunately, the terror-inducing energy that had surged in was not substantial and, coupled with the erosion of the Power of Laws, it quickly dissipated entirely. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis face displayed an abnormal flush as his blood roiled intensely within his body. Although he wasnt injured, at that moment he deeply sensed the terror of those formidable beings from the Starry Sea. Even across endless void gaps, even with the enhancement of Law, and even though only a thread of Fourth Rank energy had surged in, it still left him in a state of panic. Facing such a dread presence directly, he dared not even imagine it. The previous time at the Blood Blade Star Thieves lair, he had entered the Moruo Secret Realm ahead of the arrival of the Moruo Space-Escape Mech and the Fifth Rank Mech Armor Projection. He had only witnessed part of the battle through the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine left outside and had not personally felt the pressure of Fourth or Fifth Rank energy. Thinking this, Song Chi soon turned his thoughts around. The gap was a fact, but not an insurmountable one. His current level of Spectral Energy Guidance Technique was only lv15, merely a First Rank creature of the Starry Sea and three Great Ranks away from a Fourth Rank existence. Therefore, even with the enhancement of the Ruins Market Law, he had no way to contend. However, if he could advance to the Second Rank later on, the situation would likely improve significantly. Thinking this, Song Chi felt extremely fortunate. He was grateful that he had always been vigilant in every Ruins Market transaction, ensuring that he, the Ruins Market Master, was never absent from the market. Otherwise, faced with a situation like todays, he didnt know what might have followed. Additionally, his eyes flickered as he made a silent vow in his heart. In every future Ruins Market transaction, he must not relax his guard. For those who entered the market to trade, he needed to maintain a sufficient distance and conceal his own identity. Who knows whether there might be another situation like today where a seemingly harmless alien could be harboring concealed methods from a Fourth Rank being? Without hurrying to recall the Cang Qiong, Song Chi began to tally his gains within the Cang Qiong. Soon, the tally was complete. Orange [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin 100 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin 1120 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin 50 Titanium Crystals 2400 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin 100 portions of Body Tempering Paste 125000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin 5 Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drones ... Once the tally was complete, the smile on his face could hardly be concealed. Thanks to the Goblin Luke, this Ruins Market transaction had far exceeded the usual gains, rivaling even that first visit from Zhou Ping. Looking at the more than a thousand strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin in his hands, and the more than 80 Titanium Crystals combined, Song Chis gaze shifted, beginning to move over the orange radar in his hands and various ship-borne components aboard the Cang Qiong. With such substantial gains, it was natural to carry out a new round of enhancement on the Cang Qiong. As for the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, due to Goblin Lukes significant patronage, the transaction amount this time had increased quite a bit, but it would still take one or two more transactions to meet the conditions for upgrading. Chapter 262 - 159: Cang Qiong Enhancement Again Scanning the array of shipborne components, Song Chis choice this time was different from the past. Normally, the first thing he would look at would be nothing more than a few orange components and that red "Enslavement Medal," but this time his gaze rested on the inconspicuous "Abnormal Status Purifier." As a blue Quality special component, this "Abnormal Status Purifier" had been enhanced to lv20 a long time ago and had not received any further attention since. However, with the upcoming journey to the Soul Spirit Floating Land and facing the Soul Spirit Clan who have a great advantage in the divine soul aspect, the "Abnormal Status Purifier" was likely to come in quite handy, so of course, the related enhancements needed to be expedited. After ten consecutive enhancements, this special component reached lv30, using a total of 265 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. As for the effect, mainly its emitted Purification Aura reached the Third-Rank Level; otherwise, there wasnt much else to feel. To enhance it from lv30 to lv31 after reaching the Third Rank would require 5 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin + 20000 Spectral Energy drop. After some thought, Song Chi spent 117 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin to raise it to lv39. By then, it had not only reached the enhancement limit imposed by the ships body but also the components own limit; for blue components, the enhancement limit is lv39. Concerning his own subsequent survival, Song Chi naturally would not skimp in this area. After enhancing this component, Song Chis attention switched to one of the three orange components currently equipped on the Cang Qiong, the "Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree." Of course, had the "Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar" been loaded too, there would have been four. The Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were key in his subsequent plans on the Soul Spirit Floating Land for completing various tasks like assassination and surveillance, and they must be enhanced to the Third Rank level. However, frustratingly, this component needed 540 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + 90 Titanium Crystals just to enhance from lv20 to lv29, and another 30 Titanium Crystals to go from lv29 to lv30. However, he had only 86 crystals on hand. Additionally, the "Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar" needed to be enhanced later as well, so clearly, he wasnt sufficiently stocked on either Titanium Crystals or Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. Thinking of this, Song Chi felt a headache coming on. ... Green Moon Manor, the courtyard where his Uncle and Aunt resided. "Little Chi, whats the matter?" On one side, his Aunt asked softly while the Uncle quietly waited. Song Chi spoke softly, "Uncle, recently those relatives from the direct and legitimate lines have been frequently coming to ask for the Worm Mother Purple Crystal Skin..." As he said this, he summoned the Cang Qiong and took out a roughly four-hundred-meter long evenly cut segment of Purple Crystal Skin. Indeed, the remaining nine hundred meters of Worm Mother Skin had been divided, and besides this piece, there was still about a five hundred meter segment stored in the Ruins Market warehouse, which Song Chi was not ready to use just yet; it was always good to have some in reserve. Originally, Song Chi planned to have his parents take care of this for him, but his father had vetoed the idea. The reason was that the Worm Mother Skin was quite valuable, and those asking for it were mostly Third-Rank Level relatives from various family branches; it would be more appropriate for his Uncle to handle it, as negotiations hadnt even started, and it would already be a disadvantage. Song Shan was somewhat surprised, but he quickly understood something. "Are you short of money?" Song Chi nodded sheepishly. Seeing this, Song Shan smiled gently. It was rare for Song Chi, his nephew with quite an extraordinary fate, to be short on money. After thinking for a while, Song Shan took the four-hundred-meter-long segment of Purple Crystal Skin and made a light swipe on his Quantum Communication Bracelet. 2 points of Golden Merit were transferred to Song Chis personal account. Before Song Chi could refuse, Song Shan explained, "This is the collective thank you gift from everyone in the family for the Purple Bionic Skin Battle Armor; dont refuse it. After all, its us elders who are really benefiting from your advantage, Little Chi." "As for this segment of Worm Mother Skin, write down on a note what resources you need, and your Uncle will help you trade with the family branches accordingly." Hearing this, Song Chi didnt say much more. He first took out a cloth bag from the Cang Qiong and handed it to his Uncle. Included in the cloth bag was the remaining Zircon, as well as a Low-Level Energy Crystal and a piece of Ocean Spirit Stone acquired from several months of Ruins Market trades, although they were only effective for First-Rank Torch Warships. However, with his elder brother Song Qi soon attempting to advance, these resources were necessary. Additionally, he thoroughly explained the matter of the Terrastone to his Uncle, but changed the story to say that the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Lord had also given a Ruins Market Guest Token to the High-Level Goblin, allowing ongoing trade with the latter. Of course, the specific purchase price was still uncertain, and they would have to wait for the next Ruins Market trade to finalize it. "Dont worry, Ill have your Second Uncle take care of the Terrastone purchases. As for the specific distribution of profits..." Hearing this, Song Chi quickly interrupted, "Uncle, for the subsequent profits from the Terrastone, taking just ten percent of the net profit is enough for me!" The reason for this decision was twofold: one, the family would need to work hard to acquire and discretely transport Terrastone, incurring costs in labor and transport on their part, while he would merely act as an intermediary, so it was only right that the family would take the larger share. And two, his own branch of the family was significantly lacking in power; not to mention Fourth-Rank individuals who could wield influence within the family, they had just two at the Third Rank, hardly impressive. Chapter 263 - 159: Cang Qiong Further Enhancement_2 If something were to happen, Im afraid there wouldnt even be a chance to resist, only to passively accept, which is something Song Chi cannot accept. There must be enough capital injection to quickly promote the improvement of ones family strength. Of course, this was just a verbal agreement, in reality, he would probably take about 20% to 30%. After all, only he knows the actual selling price, isnt he the one who decides the specific profits? After discussing this matter, he finally took out pen and paper and listed all the things he currently needed and might lack in the future. Components like the Torch Warship boarding certificate Components for ground exploration Golden Merit Points Titanium Crystal Second Rank and above Floating Land Origin External firing device components ... After he had listed all the items he was short of, Song Chi bade farewell to his uncle and aunt. The Cang Qiong soared into the sky and after it entered the cloud layer above the Dragon Spine Continent, he immediately activated the translocation device. At the foot of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Merit Tower. On the 30th floor of Merit Tower, Song Chi first exchanged 1 Golden Merit point for 100 pieces of Titanium Crystal, and then used 2 Golden Merit Points to exchange for 400 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. After doing this, his personal account of Golden Merit Points was completely zeroed out, and as for Ordinary Merit Points, he was left with just over ten thousand. Biting the bullet, he went down to below the 30th floor and exchanged another 20 Advanced Body Tempering Potions for ten thousand Ordinary Merit Points. With this, all his Merit Points were essentially spent. Several hours later, when he returned to his personal courtyard at Green Moon Manor, the enhancement of the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree component officially began. First, he used 540 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin + 90 pieces of Titanium Crystal, enhancing it to lv29. Afterwards, he used another 150 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin + 30 pieces of Titanium Crystal, bringing it up to Third Rank. Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree lv30 Quality: Orange Feature: The summoned quantity additionally increases by 15 figures Feature 2: Soul Shatter Consumption: 2000/figure (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Summon ten lv30 Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figurines...) UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 45000 Spectral Energy Points, 20 pieces of Life Core (Third Rank), 32 pieces of Titanium Crystal Glancing over the properties of the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree component, Song Chi lowered his head to check the remaining resources in his hand. He had 66 pieces of Titanium Crystal left, and 595 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. After some thought, he finally replaced the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] with the [Heavenly Eye Patrol Radar]. After enhancing it to lv20, he didnt stop there. He spent 56 pieces of Titanium Crystal + 350 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin until he enhanced it to lv27. When he ran out of Titanium Crystal, he finally ended this enhancement session. At this moment, Song Chi only had 10 pieces of Titanium Crystal left in his hand, and the Second Rank Floating Land Origin was 245 strands. However, even without enhancing it to Third Rank, the properties of the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] at this moment significantly surpassed the previously lv30 [Heavenly Eye Patrol Radar]. Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar lv27 Quality: Orange ...... Detection Range: 790 Light Hours Precision: 570 UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 45000 Spectral Energy Points, 1000 pieces of Terrastone, 16 pieces of Titanium Crystal {Magic Energy Detection:...} {Star Chart Collector: After entering an unfamiliar Star Domain, after half an hour of collection, the patrolling radar will automatically generate a detailed star chart with a detection range expanded by 170 times.} Speaking of neither the detection range nor the precision, just the diameter of the star chart produced by the Star Chart Collector feature alone reached 30 light-years, far surpassing the previous Third Rank [Sky Eye Patrolling Radar] with its 12 light-years. Thus, in explorations of the Alien Star Domain, the translocation effect of the Purple River Translocation Device could be maximized even further. Moreover, if it were to be enhanced to lv30 subsequently, the effect would inevitably receive a tremendous boost. ... With the current enhancement concluded, Song Chi did not hesitate to pack up the Cang Qiong, and as soon as he entered the Ruins Market, he headed straight for the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. The unexpected approach of that unknown Fourth Rank entity had instinctively instilled a great sense of urgency in him and also made him vividly aware that Zhu Tian Ruins Market was not omnipotent. Even if the Spatial Gate that was opened only permitted same-rank lifeforms to enter, the moment high-rank lifeforms and energy surged in, it would cause the gate to collapse. However, this collapse was not immediate, but rather, there was a process of breakdown. This brief process of breakdown, although not long enough to support the safe entry of high-rank lifeforms, was fast enough for their high-rank energy to make it through, and this posed a non-trivial threat to the Ruins Market itself. It meant this time the opponent had struck in the moments the Ruins Market ended, without other Alien Species witnessing it. Otherwise, the Ruins Markets mystical and formidable reputation would have crumbled directly, and all Alien Races would think that the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was not as powerful as they had imagined. And once this spread, eventually reaching the entirety of the Shattered Starry Sea, the number of lifeforms targeting the Zhu Tian Ruins Market would only increase, leading to an uncontrollable situation. Thinking of this, a shiver of fear crept into Song Chis heart. At the same time, a strong desire to enhance his own strength surged within him. Setting aside Fourth Rank, Fifth Rank, as long as he could advance to Second Rank and with the support of the Ruins Market Law, subsequent encounters with Fourth Rank lifeforms would no longer be like today. Even facing Fifth Rank lifeforms, he would be able to resolve the situation simply for the cost of a slight surge in blood energy. In the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, with the help of Body Tempering Liquid, Advanced Body Tempering Potion, and Second Rank Insect Race flesh, Song Chi once again plunged into grueling cultivation. More than twenty days later, when Song Chi emerged from the Ruins Market again, his Guidance Technique had already advanced to lv16. This pace was naturally very fast, but Song Chi himself was not very satisfied, because he was aiming for his Guidance Technique to reach lv20 as quickly as possible. Based on this firm requirement, he had originally planned to focus on solitary cultivation. However, the thought that the upgrade success rate of the Cang Qiong was still stuck at 50% made him temporarily set the Guidance Technique aside. He initiated a new journey of exploration into Alien Star Domains. In the Vault of Heaven of Dragon Spine Continent, after some spatial fluctuations, the Cang Qiong vanished. ... In the pitch-black Starry Sea, the Cang Qiong did not pause but sped off in one direction. Under lightspeed cruise, it traversed considerable distances, yet it did not encounter any resource points. It was only half an hour later, when the Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radars Star Chart Collector feature activated. On this 30 light-year diameter star chart, Song Chi finally found his target. Or rather, his secondary target. The reason for his haste in exploration was naturally to improve the upgrade success rate of the Cang Qiong as much as possible, and hunting more Alien Species was intrinsically linked to the Life Floating Land. At the moment, Song Chi was dearly missing the level 2 Life Floating Land of the Starshine Civilization with its population of tens to hundreds of millions; it was a paradise for the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon. Unfortunately, what appeared on the star chart at present was only a small Asteroid Belt, not a Life Floating Land. This Asteroid Belt was not small in diameter, with just the part visible on the star chart exceeding 5 light-years. At the edge of the star chart, it was evidently connected to other asteroids. Song Chi did not hesitate long before he controlled the Cang Qiong to activate its translocation. Although a Life Floating Land was not discovered, the Asteroid Belt was also a decent resource point, always better than returning empty-handed. With the Purple River Translocation Device fully charged, the Cang Qiong soon departed from the Starry Sea. Nine light-years away, in a Star Domain, the Cang Qiong abruptly appeared before an Asteroid Belt of daunting size. By comparison, even the Unranked and First Rank Floating Lands tossed inside would likely be nothing more than a large chunk of debris. Without rushing to navigate the Cang Qiong into this Asteroid Belt, he turned his attention to the Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar on the side. This radar has a "Magic Energy Detection" feature, that can precisely determine the specific energy fluctuations of all nearby items. He intended to use this feature to attempt a thorough search. Although not all things correlate directly with personal energy reaction, those cases are the minority; for the vast majority of items and resources, their energy reactions are closely related to their value and are often proportional. Chapter 264 - 160: Goal, a 90% Success Rate for Cang Qiong’s Promotion! ``` After making all the preparations, Song Chi summoned ten Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines with the strength of Third Rank, to serve as scouts and charge into the asteroid belt ahead. In such a dense asteroid belt, if there were any hidden dangers, they would pose a significant threat to the Cang Qiong. Thats because it would be very easy to get close, and once an object got close to the hull, the Dark Matter Energy Shield outside the ship would become a mere decoration. However, Song Chi quickly realized that he was overthinking it. The "Magic Energy Detection" feature of the Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar was even more effective than he had imagined, capable of detecting the vast majority of energy fluctuations within its detection range. It wasnt just the energy fluctuations emitted by living organisms; it also included the energy fluctuations contained in the mineral resources of all the asteroids. Moreover, it wasnt just on the surfacethe radar could penetrate the interior of the asteroids, even to their cores, relaying the detected results back in great detail, including a detailed estimation of the source of the emitted energy. For example, a small asteroid with a diameter of about sixteen meters located a thousand kilometers directly in front of the Cang Qiong, the Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar detected a special energy fluctuation towards the left inside it and provided a corresponding estimate. [Light energy fluctuation, 92.1% copper, 7.8% brass, 0.1% other minerals.] If it were only this, Song Chi naturally would not be surprised, as even the Prospector mounted on the Furious Tiger Mining Cart could do the same. Although it wasnt as accurate as the Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar, it was still quite useful overall. The key difference was that the mass-produced mechanical Prospector had a very limited range of exploration, merely a few kilometers, and beyond five kilometers, its detection accuracy was almost unbearable to look at. But the Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar was differentwithin its radar detection range, it could perform precise exploration. Even though the farther away from the Cang Qiong, the lower the accuracy of the detection results would be. And for very large objects, such as asteroids with a diameter of thousands or tens of thousands of meters, or fragments of Floating Lands, the radars ability to detect their interiors was likewise somewhat reduced. But this was nothing compared to the discrepancies with the Prospector; the two were worlds apart in comparison. Song Chi multitasked, carefully controlling the Cang Qiong to move forward while quickly reviewing the various detection prompts listed on the star chart. Soon twenty minutes passed, and yet the Cang Qiong had not stopped, continuing to shuttle through the interior of the asteroid belt. It wasnt that the Magic Energy Detection Radar hadnt detected various resources; on the contrary, the plethora of resource prompts that appeared on the radar screen were so numerous that Song Chi had to use Threefold Mind Utilization, dedicating two thirds of his spiritual attention to examining these detection prompts. The lv27 Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar had reached a detection distance of 790 light hoursa terrifyingly vast coverage that encompassed almost countless asteroids. How could it not find various resources? The reason the Cang Qiong hadnt made any moves was that among the resources he had reviewed, Song Chi hadnt found anything that satisfied him. The monthly transactions at the Ruins Market yielded profits exceeding 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. With such revenue, ordinary resources worth only tens or hundreds of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin were indeed hard to catch his interest. Of course, an important factor was that he had only 24 hours to stay. Without the time constraint, he wouldnt overlook those scattered resources. Theres a saying, isnt there? Even a mosquitos leg is still flesh. The diameter of the asteroid belt underfoot exceeded several light-years, and the total amount of scattered resources it contained was definitely staggering. Unfortunately, with only 24 hours to stay, Song Chi could not afford to waste energy on ordinary resources during this limited time. Another hour passed. As the Cang Qiong continued its shuttle, it suddenly paused and then turned, gliding toward the left. In the main control room, Song Chi had a faint smile on his face. After looking for so long, he had finally found a resource spot that was of decent value. [High-energy fluctuation, coordinates xxxx, 94% estimated to be iron essence, 5.9% to be black iron ore, 0.1% other, reserves not less than 50 tons.] Iron essence, this resource itself wasnt of much use, but since it could be used as a precursor to millennia-old volcanic iron essence, it could greatly shorten the time it took for millennia-old volcanic iron essence to form. Additionally, in secret realms with volcanoes, with the acceleration of time in those realms, it was possible to use ordinary iron essence to steadily produce millennia-old volcanic iron essence, which caused its value to creep up. Nowadays, a ton of ordinary iron essence could be sold for ten strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. The 50 tons before him would fetch at least 500 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin to starta very good gain indeed. Luckily, this material was not far from the current location of the Cang Qiong, otherwise given the ships current speed, who knew how long it would take to get there. Two hours later, Song Chi successfully mined the 52 tons of iron essence and then hurriedly rushed to the second set of coordinates he had marked. ``` Chapter 265 - 160: Goal, a 90% Success Rate for Cang Qiong’s Promotion!_2 Throughout the journey and mining operations, Song Chi naturally kept busy, identifying several resource coordinates with suitable distance and fairly decent value. In this way, nearly ten hours quickly passed, and the total value of the resources he had collected amounted to three to four thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. Just as Song Chi thought his exploration of the Alien Star Domain would end under these circumstances, a newly checked marked message slightly altered the situation. [Second Rank Biological Energy Fluctuations, coordinates xxxxx.] When it comes to the energy fields emitted by organisms, the Magic Energy Detection Radar can only detect the specific energy levels and bearing, and cannot provide an estimate of the species of the organism. The reason is simple: the energy fields emitted by minerals and similar items are fixed and unchanging, with unique energy wave frequencies. But the energy fields of organisms are different; they change with the state of the organism itself, and even within the same species, energy fields vary greatly. Therefore, its impossible to provide specific species information. Although slightly regrettable, Song Chi generally accepted this limitation since the previous Sky-Eye Patrol Radar lacked this feature completely. "Second Rank Biological Energy Field, eh..." Muttering this, he didnt act hastily but instead took a moment to ponder before continuing to examine the various marks on the radar map. While the blood of a Second Rank Alien Race does have some effect on the enhancement success rate for the Cang Qiong, if theres only one such creature, its not worth the trouble for him to go out of his way. The current enhancement success rate for the Cang Qiong is just barely 51%, and he would need to eliminate more than four hundred Second Rank Alien Race creatures to bring the success rate to a satisfactory figure. However, there were simply too many messages marked on the radar map to review them all in a short time; coupled with the mental effort spent searching for suitable resource points before, Song Chi felt somewhat overwhelmed. After a brief consideration, he turned and summoned the Cang Qiongs semi-automatic shipboard intelligence to see if it could offer assistance with this issue. He soon gave himself a pat on the back for this decision. At the same time, he inwardly chided himself for not thinking of this sooner. In terms of information gathering, searching, and categorization, no one dares claim to be first when the Intelligent Brain is second- a common knowledge in the Shattered Starry Sea. Though the semi-automatic shipboard intelligence on the Torch Warship was not comparable to those bug-like Intelligent Brains, its computational ability was still a substantial improvement over the Torch Ship Captains own capabilities. After Song Chi defined a specific goal of [Second Rank and above Life Energy Field Marking Information], the shipboard intelligence marked over a hundred red points on the radar map within a short span of ten minutes or so. What pleased Song Chi was that among these hundred-odd red points, there were not only Second Rank Biological Energy Fields but also nearly ten Third Rank Biological Energy Fields. This result exhilarated Song Chi, not just because of the Cang Qiongs subsequent enhancement success rate but also because with the assistance of the shipboard semi-automatic intelligence, he would no longer have to worry about the energy information coordinates marked by the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] as the ships Captain. Quickly, Song Chi almost entirely focused his attention on those red dots on the radar map. "These unidentified creatures emitting energy fluctuations are all active in the same region; theyre undoubtedly from the same species group..." "But the distance is a bit troublesome..." As he muttered, Song Chis divided attention scanned the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component, and then he frowned slightly. Currently, the Enhancement Level of the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component was at lv23, with a control distance of only 1.6 light-years. The activity range of those unidentified creatures was generally between 1.8 and 2 light-years, which meant the [Brainwave Remote Control System] wasnt quite sufficient unless he could control the Cang Qiong to make a jump or... A moment later, Song Chi expended 57 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin and 9 Titanium Crystals to enhance the [Brainwave Remote Control System] components level to lv25. At lv25, the maximum control distance of the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component increased from 1.6 light-years to 2 light-years. He then looked at the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad] component, which at lv20 also had a maximum deployment distance of exactly 2 light-years, so there was no need for further enhancement. After putting away the remaining 1 Titanium Crystal and 188 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi activated the [Brainwave Remote Control System]. After implanting a Brainwave Beacon into one of the four newly summoned Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, all four stood on the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad]. Song Chi wished to deploy more Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, but the area of the Fixed-Point Launch Pad was limited, with a one-time maximum of four figurines, which required them to stand back to back tightly. There was simply no other way. Hum hum hum! Accompanied by a faint energy fluctuation, four Third Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines disappeared from within the Cang Qiong. 1.9 light-years away. After the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines materialized in outer space, under the command of Song Chis Brainwave Beacon, they swiftly used their Rift-Space Ability to disappear into the void. Soon, an Alien Species creature emitting Third Rank energy fluctuations appeared near this asteroid belt. It seemed to have sensed the subtle spatial fluctuations transmitted by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines transport, and after searching the area for a while, once it determined nothing else was found, it turned and left. Chapter 266 - 160: Goal, a 90% Success Rate for Cang Qiong’s Promotion!_3 ``` However, just as it turned around, four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had already stealthily stepped out from four different directions, their four Void Blades sweeping across the starry sky, slashing at the neck, forehead, chest, and navel of the Third-Rank Alien Species. Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle! In an instant, the Third-Rank Alien creature began to spurt copious amounts of blood from its mouth and nose, trying to say something, but all that came out were the gurgling sounds of blood. At the same time, under the attack of the four Soul Shatter Daggers, its spirit seemed to be cleaved apart, and it couldnt even muster the Third-Rank power within its body to send a warning to its kin. Song Chi, who was remotely monitoring the situation through a Brainwave Beacon, was not surprised in the slightest. This was, after all, the Void Assassin Clans Soldier Figurines, and there were four of them. How could the enemy have any chance when caught completely unawares? If he didnt have this confidence, he wouldnt have set the teleportation coordinates close to several points that were radiating the energy fields of Third Rank creatures. He then looked at Cang Qiongs promotion success rate. Not long ago, it was at 51.2%, but it had since increased to 56.2%. The creature, whose species was unknown to Torch Civilization and not recorded in the biological compendium of Torch human civilization, didnt offer as high a success rate as the Third Rank sand worm, only 5%. However, Song Chi could understand; after all, the Third Rank sand worm was at the Third Rank Peak and had an immense size. The creature of unknown species, even though it had reached Third Rank, was less than five meters in volume. Although he did not know whether they had berserk forms, Dharma Aspects, or mutation abilities, when compared to the Third Rank Peak sand worm, it was indeed much weaker. At the very least, no matter what, a Third Rank Peak sand worm would never be instantly killed by four Third Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Not dwelling on these points, Song Chis attention was mostly focused on hunting these unknown alien creatures. As long as he could kill all the Third Rank alien creatures marked on the star chart, Cang Qiongs promotion success rate would be almost secured. Of course, while remotely monitoring the situation, he also didnt forget to control Cang Qiong to head towards the next resource point. Killing enemies and gathering resources without neglecting either, that is the decision of a qualified Torch Ship Captain. In this way, with the continued hunting by the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, time quickly passed. Eight hours later, the Third Rank alien creatures that had fallen by their hands had reached four, raising Cang Qiongs promotion success rate by a total of 20%. There were even more Second Rank alien creatures, over forty in number, which also raised Cang Qiongs promotion success rate by 2%. At this moment, Cang Qiongs promotion success rate had reached 73.2%, an unimaginable figure for the average First Rank captains among Torchlight Humanity. Yet, Song Chi was not ready to stop. With about six hours left before the return, and with four Third Rank Alien creatures remaining, he wanted to try if he could kill all four of them. In that case, Cang Qiongs promotion success rate could reach over 90%. And that was the most ideal promotion success rate in his heart. Almost two light-years away, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were rapidly traveling using Void Flash, heading towards one of the remaining four points of Third Rank biological energy marked on the star chart. As they continued to travel swiftly through Void Flash, they soon arrived at their destination. However, upon arrival, they found that the energy and pressure emanating from this particular Third Rank alien creature reached the Third Rank Peak, significantly more formidable than the previous four. ``` Chapter 267 - 161: [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear] The Third Rank Peaks Life Pressure was far from the main point, what made Song Chis expression turn grave was the over ten-meter-long spear clasped in the opponents hand, emitting a purple radiance. The long spear was over ten meters in length, entirely in ink cyan color, with its tip radiating a dense, blood-red huea result of slaughtering too many lives, drenched with the aura of blood and death, conferring an inexplicably chilling sensation. Even at a near two light-year distance, Song Chis heart instinctively tightened, his gaze shifting from anticipation and relaxation to utter seriousness in an instant. He had an intuition that this eight-meter-tall Humanoid Alien Race at the Third Rank Peak probably knew about the arrival of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, hence the reason for its prepared stance. Soon, the actions of the humanoid alien holding the ink-cyan long spear confirmed his speculation. The ink-cyan spear suddenly swung, and four crescent-shaped spear glows shot out in all directions, coincidentally targeting the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines hidden in the void. By now, the outcome was glaringly obvious. However, the good news was that although the Third Rank Peaks spear glows were terrifying, they were far from possessing the ability to tear apart space, barely causing ripples of spatial distortion as they passed, which alone wasnt enough to harm the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines hidden within the void. Since the opponent was already aware of the arrival of the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chi no longer concealed them, and the Soldier Figurines emerged from the void, quickly moving towards the Humanoid Alien Race using Void Flash. Crackle, crackle, crackle! The Soul Shatter Daggers collided with the ink-cyan long spear, emitting a series of crackling sounds, sparks flying everywhere. After the strike, the terrifying rebound force transferred via the Soul Shatter Daggers did not prevent the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines from reentering the void, leaving the Third Rank Peak humanoid alien without the ability to pursue, feeling as though they were elusively hard to grasp. And this was the greatest advantage of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. The problem was that although the Humanoid Alien Race wasnt as massive as a normal Third Rank Creature, it was still much stronger than the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Even though it couldnt deliver a fatal blow to the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, repeated clashing would still gradually overwhelm the Soldier Figurines Puppet Bodies, increasingly worsening their damage. Song Chi, acting through the brainwaves attached to the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, could distinctly feel the figures movements becoming increasingly sluggish. Noticing this, Song Chi, not one to hesitate, and knowing he couldnt delay any longer, directly issued the order for a forceful attack to the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! In an instant, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines split into eight, and then into twelve, as twelve Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines simultaneously lifted their Soul Shatter Daggers, filling them with the scant remaining Spectral Energy of their Puppet Bodies. As twelve Soul Shatter Daggers began to flicker with a ghostly black luminescence, the next second saw all twelve Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines erupt simultaneously, flashing towards the central Humanoid Alien Race from all directions. The twelve Soul Shatter Daggers, chilling under the backdrop of the Ghost Light, cut across the sky and plunged into the central Humanoid Alien Race. Yes, all four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines activated their Active Ability, "Instant Prison Shadow Kill," at the same time. At the center, watching this unfold, the Humanoid Alien Race showed no fear, the fiery red in its pupils growing even more intense. Under the perception of Song Chis brainwaves, a sudden burst of blood energy exploded on the surface of its body, and the flesh of the entire body started to swell, its figure swiftly growing. Ten meters, A hundred meters, ... In just a blink of an eye, it transformed into the characteristic kilometer size of a Third Rank Creature. Under its feet, even the small planetoid with a diameter of hundreds of meters seemed somewhat out of place. Crackle, crackle, crackle, crackle! Not surprisingly, the attacks of the twelve Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines on the kilometer-sized alien emitted only a series of metallic rubbing sounds. Compared to the full-bodied Third Rank Creature, the Puppet Soldiers with only Pseudo Third Rank strength seemed particularly frail before it. Whoosh! As its figure transformed, the now twelve-hundred-meter-long ink-cyan spear made a 360-degree sweep, severing the true bodies of the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines beneath the twelve shadowy figures at the waist. Indeed, it sliced them at the waist. Even though the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines nominally possessed Third Rank Puppet Bodies, how could their high-attack but low-defense forms withstand the full force of a fully grown Third Rank Peak creature? As he watched the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines get sliced into eight pieces at the waist, a hint of scorn flashed through the eyes of the kilometer-tall Humanoid Alien Race, its red glow slightly dispersing. But just then, when the battle seemed almost decided, the tide turned once more. Tens of kilometers away, a hundred-meter-long Sword Intent divine light shadow erupted suddenly, crossing the tens of kilometers distance in a flash, crashing hard onto the chest of the kilometer-sized Humanoid Alien Race. The alloy-like skin, seemingly impregnable in the eyes of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, was barely a match under the slicing of the Sword Intent divine light. After only a short standstill, a nearly fifty-meter-long, horrific wound was cut into the chest of the kilometer-sized alien, and the domineering divine light Sword Intent continued to invade the flesh of the Humanoid Alien Race, bringing intense, throbbing pain periodically. Clang! Bearing the severe pain, the Humanoid Alien Race with the twelve-hundred-meter-long ink-cyan spear slammed down onto the Sword Intent divine light shadow, which had already lost much of its Might, finally exhausting the power of the sword light shadow. Chapter 268 - 161: 【Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear】_2 ``` Ignoring the wound on its chest that was continuously spurting fresh blood, the humanoid alien race lifted its gaze sharply and looked toward the Cang Qiong that was ten thousand meters away. Thats right. While the four Soldier Figurine Trees of the Void Assassin Clan were entangled with it, Song Chi had maneuvered the Cang Qiong to teleport to a suitable coordinate. This was also the origin of that recent strike. Seemingly enraged by the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" emitted by Cang Qiong, the kilometer-tall humanoid alien ignored the ferocious wound on its chest and moved rapidly through the asteroid belt, pursuing the Cang Qiong ten thousand meters away. Seeing this and having anticipated it, Song Chi immediately controlled the Cang Qiong to shuttle backward. In the surrounding environment, where normal lightspeed cruising was not possible, the thing Cang Qiong feared the most was being drawn into close range by the enemy, and naturally, he would not let the opponent achieve this so easily. After a continuous pursuit of half an hour, the kilometer-tall humanoid alien let out a roar and no longer continued the meaningless chase. However, just as it stopped chasing and turned to return, the Cang Qiong that Song Chi controlled had no intention of letting things go so easily. He followed suit closely behind the alien. The battle was far from over. Every time the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannons cooldown ended, he would fire it from time to time, taking the pesky tactics to the extreme. Boom! Another shot struck the back of the humanoid alien. This time, already annoyed by the Cang Qiongs harassment, the kilometer-tall humanoid alien could not restrain itself any longer. It turned around fiercely as the light cyan long spear it had raised shot toward the following Cang Qiong like a cyan rainbow, roaring as it flew. Song Chi, who had been intensely focused, struggled to deal with this sudden attack. First, the speed at which the cyan long spear was thrown was astonishing; second, given the surrounding environment, it was very difficult for the Cang Qiong to make any significant deviations. "Obsidian Guardian!" With no other choice, he could only activate the active feature of the warship armor of the Cang Qiong. As a thick layer of obsidian armor enveloped the entire hull of the Cang Qiong, the shooting cyan rainbow simultaneously struck the obsidian armor layer. Boom! Amid the intense impact noise and tremors, the familiar warning voice of the semi-automatic intelligence on board followed, although compared to the previous Immortal Puppet Tower challenge, this was far less dangerous. The damage to the warship armor reached only 15%, and the warship itself less than 2%. The reason being that the main body of the cyan rainbow was ultimately just a Purple Quality strange weapon and it held no advantage in quality over the [Obsidian Ship Armor]. Additionally, on its ten-thousand-meter journey, its might had been reduced by the collision with a few asteroids, which were neither big nor small, explaining the limited damage inflicted. Song Chi continued to control the Cang Qiong to press the attack against the kilometer-tall humanoid alien, not bothering about the ink cyan long spear floating powerless not far away. Its not that he did not care about a Purple Quality Starry Sea Oddity, but at this moment, a layer of obsidian armor still covered the surface of the Cang Qiongs hull. The hatch could be opened, but the obsidian armor layer could not, unless he deactivated this active feature. However, doing so would undoubtedly increase the danger to Cang Qiong in subsequent battles, and Song Chi would not do such a thing. As long as he could kill the kilometer-tall humanoid alien in front, that Purple Relic would end up in his possession no matter what; there was no need to rush at this moment. Without its weapon, the alien posed even less threat to Cang Qiong. Nevertheless, Song Chi, always cautious, continued to use the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon for long-range attacks, with no intention whatsoever of getting close. Thus, the Cang Qiong followed the alien, constantly shuttling through the asteroid belt. Nearly two hours later, the kilometer-tall humanoid alien successfully joined forces with another Third-Rank member of its race, which seemed to give it some confidence. However, Song Chi was not the least bit afraid. He sent out all twenty-six remaining Soldier Figurines of the Void Assassin Clan to surround the Cang Qiong. Should the other Third-Rank alien species think of covering their retreat, all the Soldier Figurines would actively entangle it. (PS: I made a change to the previous content. The Lv30 Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree can summon 30 figures, I wanted to clarify this.) In any case, Song Chi only had eyes for that Third-Rank Peak humanoid alien. ``` Under his relentless pursuit, after another half hour, the Third Rank Peak humanoid alien creature finally collapsed completely, overcome with despair. With Cang Qiong tailing it closely, it had no chance to treat its wounds, let alone suppress the sharp Sword Intent within its body. The large amount of blood loss weakened it continuously, until it finally fell before Cang Qiong. Following the death of the Third-Rank humanoid alien, Cang Qiongs ascension success rate rose once more, but not by 5%, rather by 6%, from 73.2% to 79.2%. Maximal creatures of the Third Rank are still somewhat different from ordinary Third Rank Creatures, and even if they still dont compare to that Third Rank Peak sandworm from before, it was enough to satisfy Song Chi. Of course, this was not the end. After the death of the Third Rank Peak humanoid alien creature, Song Chi naturally shifted his target to the accompanying Third-Rank alien creature. Compared with that Third Rank Peak alien, this ordinary Third-Rank humanoid alien was much easier to deal with. With the collaboration of Cang Qiong and the twenty-six Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figurines, it fell under the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannons firing scope in less than twenty minutes. Cang Qiongs ascension success rate increased again, reaching 82.1%. However, after surpassing an 80% ascension success rate, the success rate contribution of each Third-Rank alien creature killed was halved from 5% to 2.5%. Well aware of this, Song Chi was not surprised. There were still two Third-Rank humanoid aliens, as well as nearly a hundred Second-Rank humanoid aliens nearby, and killing them all would be enough to push Cang Qiongs ascension success rate above 90%. And so, it took Song Chi nearly another ten hours, along with the twenty-six Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figurines, to kill all remaining humanoid alien creatures in the vicinity. In the asteroid belt, Cang Qiong continued to shuttle, not to the next resource point, but to retrieve that Purple Quality long spear relic. At the same time, the latest ascension success rate for Cang Qiong appeared before Song Chi in the Main Control Room. [Warship Ascension Mission (Cang Qiong)] [Current Ascension Success Rate: 90.1%] [Ascension Special Resource Formula (4/4): Sea Spirit Stone*1,Millennial Volcanic Magma Iron Essence*1, Lunar Rock Stone*1, Zircon*1 (10%)] [Additional Ascension Resources: 2300-year-old Moony Tree Sap (6%), Low-Level Energy Crystal (5%)] [Bathed in Alien Blood: Third Rank, Second Rank sandworm... (78.1%)] "Finally breaking through 90%, I can attempt ascension now!" Muttering to himself, Song Chi had already decided that he would initiate Cang Qiongs ascension the moment he returned. Originally he still had thoughts of continuing to improve the rate, but after surpassing 90%, the success rate provided by the Second Rank and Third Rank alien creatures was cut by another half, which made Song Chi ultimately discard this idea. A 90% success rate, as long as luck wasnt terribly bad, there was basically no chance of failure. Comforting himself with this thought, Song Chi then made the decision to initiate the ascension mission immediately after returning. He had no choice, his uncle had mentioned that his grandfathers task of guarding was about to end, and he would be able to return to Dragon Spine Continent within the month, at which time the journey to the Soul Spirit Floating Land would be underway. Before departing, Song Chi really wanted to ascend Cang Qiong to an escort ship. Continuing to shuttle along, Cang Qiong returned to where the ink cyan long spear had been left behind. Shortly after escaping from the grasp of the Third Rank Peak humanoid alien, it reverted to its original form, turning into a Qingming stone about the size of a soccer ball, so Song Chi easily brought it aboard Cang Qiongs cabin. With anticipation, the Marvel Attribute of this Qingming stone appeared before him. [Marvel: Qingming Stone] [Quality: Purple] [Evolvable: {Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear}] [Note: Birthed over thousands of years from an ordinary Qingming ore vein, it is a rarely seen Purple Relic among marvels.] Chapter 269 - 162: Promotion to Guardian Class Spectral Warship Looking at the strange object attributes that appeared before him, Song Chi reached out to touch the piece of Qingming stone, and soon after, a bright azure light flared up inside the Cang Qiong. When the light had dissipated, Song Chi was holding a dark azure spear over two meters in length. It was the [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear]! This marvel could not be transformed into a ship-mounted component; it could only be turned into a personal weapon for individual use. Moreover, all Starry Sea Oddities inherently possess the ability to magically adjust their size and volume. They change to a suitable length and size based on the holders energy input and rank level. Therefore, it had first appeared as ten meters in length in the hands of that humanoid alien race, then transformed into one thousand two hundred meters, and now that it was in Song Chis hands, it was merely two meters long. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! As the azure light flashed, Song Chi waved the Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear to get a good feel for it. After he ceased his movements, a smile appeared on his face. Compared to his previous disappointment, he seemed much more content. Although the Qingming Stone couldnt be converted into a ship-mounted component, the [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear] it had become was extraordinarily formidable. Whether for his own future use, or to be handed to a puppet, an enslaved creature, or possibly to be used when Cang Qiong could undergo mecha transformation, it was all quite advantageous. Of course, the chances of him using it himself were extremely slim. A melee weapon such as thisa spear for close combat? That was a joke; he certainly wouldnt engage in such dangerous antics. However, at present, neither the puppets under his command nor the enslaved creatures were suitable to wield this spear. The Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines excelled in ambush and assassination; having them fight with a spear would be utterly inappropriate. The Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were too weak. If the Second Rank creatures were equipped with this Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear, who knows if they could ever make it back. As for enslaved creatures, there was currently only Zhao Lei, whom he used as a tool to control the Storage Bag. Combat was not within its responsibilities. ... Without dwelling further on the matter, Song Chi stored the [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear] back into the Ancestral Torch, and then continued piloting the Cang Qiong towards the side. Over this period, the semi-autonomous shipboard intelligence had already re-marked many suitable resources for mining. With several hours left until the Cang Qiongs return, there was time for one more round of resource collection. Soon enough, the Cang Qiong busied itself once again, shuttling through the nearby regions. As for the various resources mined, he would place them in the shop dedicated to selling ores at the Ruins Market; the prices he marked up were at least ten times that of the market price within the Torch Human Civilization Territory. Throughout this resource collection journey, Song Chi could see other regions biological energy fluctuations constantly updating on the [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] radar map. There was no shortage of these biological energy fluctuations, similar to the group he had previously slaughtered, mostly at the Second Rank and Third Rank Level, with hardly any at the First Rank. If his guess was correct, they would likely be of the same humanoid alien race. Although slightly tempted by this observation, Song Chi didnt have much of an option, as there wasnt enough time left for another excursion before the return trip; the Purple River Translocation Device could not complete another cooldown cycle beforehand. Additionally, he harbored considerable curiosity; these humanoid aliens were not few in number, and it was unclear where exactly they came from. From the previous battles, it was clear that these humanoid aliens lacked flight abilities. Even those of the Third Rank only managed mediocre airborne maneuvering by releasing energy from within their bodies. Compared to moving by leaping through the asteroid belt with the help of asteroids, their speed was even slightly inferior. Thus, Song Chi deduced that they lacked the ability to fly; and if they couldnt fly, that meant they were not native stellar space creatures, and very likely did not originate in this asteroid belt. With this hypothesis in mind, Song Chi felt somewhat pleased. Regardless of where they came from, it suggested the presence of a Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land nearby, and a Floating Land signified wealth. Time flew by, and soon the moment to return had arrived. In a relatively spacious kilometer-wide vacuum area within the asteroid belt, the Cang Qiong waited quietly for the return signal. At the same time, Song Chi made a trip to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and deactivated the Spatial Anchor Point previously set in the Yellow Sand Floating Continent; then, he established the new anchor point coordinates in the center of this spacious area. The diameter of this asteroid belt was astonishingly large; even from Cang Qiongs current position, the [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] still couldnt completely map out its boundary. Knowing that the [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar]s detection radius reached 15 light-years, what did that imply? It meant that the length of the asteroid belt currently displayed on the radar had already exceeded 17 light-years, and yet, the edge of the belt had still not been detected. This demonstrated just how extensive the belts diameter truly was. Such a vast asteroid belt, coupled with the likely existence of a Life Floating Land, signified the immense value of this Star Domain. Naturally, Song Chi wouldnt miss out on it. If no other valuable Star Domains were discovered in the subsequent exploration of the Alien Star Domain, Song Chi would likely make several trips back to this asteroid belt. With its colossal size, the resources it contained were sufficient for him to mine for a considerable time. Chapter 270 - 162: Promotion to Guardian Class Spectral Warship_2 The only regret was that each exploration of the Alien Star Domain allowed only 24 hours, an excessively short time, so short that it prevented Song Chi from really diving in and making a big impact. "If only the Zhu Tian Ruins Markets spatial anchor point feature could provide one more usable anchor point, then I could simply set a return anchor point at home and shuttle between the two star domains without restrictions. Resource collection wouldnt be limited like this..." With a sigh in his heart, Song Chi shook his head, telling himself not to think any further. Whether another usable anchor point would appear depended on the subsequent upgrade to Second Rank of the ruins market; if it didnt happen, he neednt think about it for the near future. As he thought about it, a slight sense of weightlessness enveloped the entire Cang Qiong. The return time had arrived. Above the sky of Dragon Spine Continent, an airship over twenty meters in length pierced through the clouds and descended rapidly from the Vault of Heaven before landing on Green Moon Island, where Green Moon Manor was located. As soon as Song Chi returned, he immediately went back to his room and then his figure vanished as he entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. He couldnt wait to begin the formal upgrade of the Cang Qiong. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the Free Stall Area. Compared to the Free Stall Area, which had expanded to more than 400 meters in length and width, the Cang Qiong of just over twenty meters in length seemed particularly small. But not for long, as it would reach a hundred meters in length once this upgrade was successful. Next to the Cang Qiong, as a flicker of Ghost Light twinkled between Song Chis brows, a strand of Origin Torch energy surged out from the Ancestral Torch and slowly merged into the spaceships hull in front of him. It was at this moment that an emotionless mechanical voice reached Song Chis ears. [Current warship upgrade success rate is 90.1%, are you sure you want to start the official upgrade? Once initiated, it cannot be reversed, please decide carefully!] Whoosh! Song Chi took a deep breath, then his slightly squinted eyes suddenly flew open, and he uttered two words. "Confirmed!" As he spoke these words, the entire hull of the Cang Qiong in front of him began to quiver violently, and a mysterious and profound Ghost Light enveloped the entire body of the airship, seemingly undergoing some deep transformation. Dozens of meters away from the Cang Qiong, Song Chi watched with a worried expression, his eyes betraying an undeniable tension. Even though the Cang Qiongs upgrade success rate had reached an astonishing 90.1%, it was still not one hundred percent. Honestly, he feared being that unfortunate soul plagued by extreme misfortune. And if the upgrade failed, while there would be no danger to him as the Torch Ship Captain, the Cang Qiong would be lost. Moreover, as the captain, the moment the Cang Qiong sunk, the Seed of Torch within his Ancestral Torch would be weakened, and without special items to repair it, it would take at least decades to recover. That wasnt the most important part. If it came to that, he could quickly sell the valuable items he possessed, such as [Red Origin Heavenly Fire] and [Insect Mother Skin], which should be able to get him special resources to accelerate the recovery of the Fire Seed. The key issue was that if the Cang Qiong sunk, over ninety percent of the components on board would be completely destroyed, and that was something Song Chi absolutely could not accept. You see, among the components currently mounted on the Cang Qiong, there was 1 Red Component, 4 Orange Components, and 4 Purple Components. If more than ninety percent were destroyed, at best hed be left with 2 high-quality components, something utterly unthinkable. Time passed minute by minute, and Song Chis heart hung heavy, unable to relax. However, the warships upgrade was not something that could be completed in a short time, it required at least 24 hours at minimum. Thus, he had no choice but to suppress the tension in his heart and stepped into the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. In recent months his Guidance Technique had improved significantly, but it still wasnt enough. After experiencing the last transaction at the ruins market, all he wanted was to ascend to Second Rank as quickly as possible. This time, instead of using the Second Rank Insect Race flesh, he took ten pounds from fifty pounds of Third Rank Peak Sand Worm essence meat, using it in conjunction with the Advanced Body Tempering Potion and Body Tempering Liquid. In the Free Stall Area, Ghost Light circulated around the hull of the Cang Qiong, and in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the flow of Spectral Energy continued without interruption. Thirty hours later, Song Chi emerged from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room after more than a day of secluded cultivation. His aura still showed his Guidance Technique at level 16, with no new breakthroughs. At this, Song Chi felt a bit disappointed, yet it seemed normal to him. Level 16 Guidance Technique. This was no longer the Zero Rank era; a regular Torch Ship Captain looking to advance to First Rank would need at least a decade. Yet, in just a few months, he had surged from level 11 to level 16an already terrifying feat. How could advancing to level 17 as quickly as this be simple? Even the peak Third Rank sandy worms essence meat could not make it happen. Of course, that didnt mean there were no gains at all. Song Chi could feel that under the triple boost of the high-level Body Tempering Potion, Third Rank sandy worms essence meat, and Body Tempering Liquid, his Guidance Technique was not far from reaching level 17perhaps with a few more months, it would naturally fall into place. Arriving at the free stall zone with anticipation, Song Chis eyes twitched slightly. The Cang Qiong, still enshrouded in Ghost Light, had not finished its promotion even after 30 hours. Thus, Song Chi could only exit the Ruins Market for the time being. More than three hours later, after freshening up and completing todays visualization of the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint, Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market. As he gazed at the Cang Qiong, still flickering with Ghost Light, he originally wanted to grumble a bit, but his eyes soon widened once more, anxiousness flickering within them. Because just then, the Ghost Light that had been enveloping the outer hull of the Cang Qiong began to slowly recede. In the teachings of the past, this was the sign that a Torch Warships promotion was entering its final stretch. Whether a Torch Warship would succeed in its promotion was all decided in these final moments. "It must succeed!!" Constantly whispering in his mind, Song Chis gaze was glued to the Cang Qiong, not daring to miss a single detail. Time passed. Ten seconds; Thirty seconds; ... Two minutes quickly passed, and the Ghost Light above the hull of the Cang Qiong was about to dissipate, when suddenly the body of the Spectral Airship started to vibrate violently again. His breath stopped for a moment. Then, a second later, a fierce joy appeared in Song Chis eyes, and his heart, which was suspended in mid-air, settled down heavily. In front, the Cang Qiong, over twenty meters long, was expanding rapidly. Within a brief time, it had grown from twenty meters to thirty meters. Then, forty meters, fifty meters... After a dozen seconds, the hull of the Cang Qiong reached one hundred and twenty meters, officially completing its promotion from a Spectral Airship to a Guardian Class Spectral Warship. And this also meant that, from that moment on, Song Chi was officially a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain. Although his own Guidance Technique was still somewhat lagging, it didnt change this fact. Looking at the Obsidian Armor Layer that wrapped around the entire hull of the Cang Qiong, and the streamlined body of the warship, as well as the three new secondary cannon slots at the bow. Song Chi felt a sudden, faint sense of pride swell within him. This warship, which was already beginning to live up to the name of a steel behemoth, was the result of his efforts over the past year and a month. How could he not feel proud? In just over a year and two months, he had taken a Torch Warship from Zero Rank to Second Rank. Even among scions of a prominent family like the Dinghai Song family, this achievement was undoubtedly outstanding. Without trying to suppress the excitement and elation bubbling up inside, as the Captain of the Cang Qiong, Song Chi felt he had every right to rejoice, at least in this moment he did. Striding into the newly transformed interior of the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes swept around, taking in everything, silently observing the various changes inside the warship. He soon arrived at the Cang Qiong Main Control Room. Without any other actions, the moment he entered the Main Control Room, he eagerly accessed the warships attribute panel. [Name: Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch-Guardian Class Spectral Warship] [Level: lv20] ... ps: Promoted, and while at it, begging for votes, thank you!! Chapter 273 - 164: Ruins Market Advanced - The Newly Appeared Third Layer of the Inn The trade was sealed, and Luke quickly took out a large mass of Floating Land Origin from his Spatial Folding Box. A full half a million strands. But without exception, all were Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi also tentatively asked if he had any thoughts of selling High Rank Floating Land Origin, but was swiftly rejected. Clearly, this goblin didnt have as many High Rank Floating Land Origins as imagined, or to put it another way, for it, the importance of Medium-High Rank Floating Land Origins far exceeded that of Low Rank ones. Not disappointed, amidst Goblin Lukes pained gaze, Song Chi used the Power of Laws to coil up the large mass of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, which vanished into thin air from this mineral resource shop in the blink of an eye. With this hefty order from Goblin Luke, coupled with the subsequent entrance of Alien Races into the Ruins Market not being few, it was expected that the trade volume necessary for the Ruins Market to UpRank to Second Rank would be quickly met, just waiting for this market trade to officially end before actively trying to elevate the Ruins Market to Second Rank. To say he wasnt excited about this outcome would be a lie. One must know, when the Ruins Market UpRanked from Zero Rank to First Rank, it not only gained the extremely important Ruins Market exclusive item "Ruins Market Guest Token" but also activated the Ruins Markets second feature, "Spatial Anchor Point." Both the "Ruins Market Guest Token" and the "Spatial Anchor Point" were extremely powerful new functions. Therefore, Song Chi had been harboring great expectations for the Markets advancement to Second Rank for quite some time. Time passed, and no other incidents occurred subsequently. Zhou Ping brought another batch of 50 Titanium Crystals and items like Body Tempering Liquid, Body Tempering Paste, etc. Furthermore, Song Chi inquired with Goblin Luke again to see if he had any thoughts of renting a specialized shop in the Ruins Market, similar to Zhou Ping and the Centaur. The result was, no matter how Goblin Luke pleaded, Song Chi did not respond to his bargaining for the rent of 50 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. In the end, he grudgingly agreed and rented a shop as his exclusive storefront. As for the items he would sell, they were goblin mechanical creations, Magic Energy Potions, and the like, which enriched the variety of goods in the Ruins Market once again. Twenty-some hours later, at the moment the Ruins Market trade ended, Song Chi immediately opened the Markets attribute panel. [UpRank Requirement: 200 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, Ruins Market Trade Volume 200,000 (235,650/200,000) strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin] The conditions for the upgrade were met. However, before clicking confirm, Song Chi seemed to think of something. He paused his action, instead opening the Markets only additional configuration at the moment, the "Stealth Light Platform." Its current Enhancement Level was exactly lv20, just reaching Second Rank, and since the Ruins Market was also advancing to Second Rank, Song Chi worried whether the "Stealth Light Cloak" generated by it could completely conceal the strong light emitted by the Markets advancement. To be safe, he clicked on this component several times in succession, consuming dozens of strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin and 15 Titanium Crystals, ultimately enhancing the "Stealth Light Platform" to lv25. Only after this operation did he turn his attention back to the Market itself. [Conditions satisfied, spend 200 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin to elevate Ruins Market level to lv20?] "Confirm!" As the word "confirm" was spoken, the 200 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin that had been hovering in front of him suddenly dissipated and merged into the Ruins Market space. Then, the entire Zhu Tian Ruins Market began to shake violently. At the same time, an intense brilliance burst forth, filling the entire Market space in a flash. Song Chi was no stranger to this sceneas almost the same anomaly had previously attracted a four-digit number of Void Demons and nearly caused the entire Zhu Tian Ruins Market to be annihilated. However, now it was different. With the Stealth Light Cloak generated by the Stealth Light Platform component in place, this intense brilliance could not shine out of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, nor could it attract the attention of the Void Demons again. When the brilliance dissipated, the attribute panel of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market popped up in front of Song Chi once more, but soon he noticed a new prompt at the bottom of the panel. [Time required for this UpRank is two days, current remaining 47:59:12.] Seeing this prompt, Song Chis full anticipation had to be temporarily suppressed. A full two daystens of times longer than from Zero Rank to First Rankhe naturally would not just wait idly. Green Moon Manor, the courtyard where Uncles family lived. As soon as Song Shan stepped out of the Mountain, Song Chi handed over the mass of Floating Land Origin he held. "Uncle, this is 400,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Only one million pieces of Terrastone were sold this time; the other three million will have to wait until next time." Out of the 500,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi retained 100,000 strands, a little over twenty percent, and handed over the rest to his family, hoping to use it to speed up the improvement of his familys strength. Song Shans face lit up with a smile, very satisfied with this difference in price. By this calculation, once the remaining three million Terrastone were sold, they would gain 1.6 million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin; deducting the cost of 100,000 strands, thats a net profit of 1.5 million strandsnot a small amount by any means. "Very good, very good, very good..." Song Shan said "good" three times in a row, reflecting his genuine happiness and not just a pretense. And indeed, this income had come at the right moment. Their lineage had just started, with limited sources of income, unable to sustain solely on the Third Rank Source of Floatland on Green Moon Island. With this channel in Song Chis hands, their lives would improve significantly in the future, and the strength of the family members would not only not stagnate but would instead experience a period of rapid improvement. Chapter 274 - 164: Ruins Market Advancement - The Newly Appeared Third Floor of the Inn_2 Thinking of this, Song Shans tone shifted: "By the way, Little Chi, does that high-level Goblin really purchase one million Terrastones every month, or is it not fixed?" This was a crucial question, as only a stable income could qualify as a solid trading channel. Also, only by securing the monthly income of 400,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin could the maximum benefit be ensured for their lineage. When he saw Song Chis confirming nod, the smile in Song Shans eyes grew even richer. "Excellent, Little Chi, this trading channel youve established has come at just the right time..." While praising, Song Shan gently reached behind him and took out a small pouch, and from the Ancestral Aperture on his forehead, a cluster of Floating Land Origin also flew out. "Here are 600 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, 200 Titanium Crystals, and additionally..." While speaking, he lifted his left arm, activated his Quantum Communication Bracelet, and transferred 4 Golden Merit Points to Song Chi. "These are the resources exchanged for that broodmothers skin. However, they dont include the external firing device you wanted for the Prospector and other shipborne components." Song Chi was slightly delighted. All tallied up, these were precisely 9 Golden Merit Points, and according to the purchase price at the Family Merit Hall, that 400-meter long broodmother skin should only be worth around 7 Golden Merit Points. With an extra 2 points gained, how could Song Chi not be pleased? And this must be the reason why Song Mingsong previously told him to avoid handing it over to the family if possible. Just as he was tensed about where to acquire the next three Secondary Cannons, the income of these four Golden Merit Points was enough for another visit to the Merit Tower. If he remembered correctly, last time in the Merit Tower he had spotted a Purple Quality control-type Secondary Cannon. With that thought, Song Chi spoke to bid his uncle farewell. "Go ahead. Also remember, the old man will be back in about five days. We should be setting off for the Soul Spirit Floating Land within these next ten days, so make sure to prepare well in time." After receiving Song Shans reminder, Song Chis expression became solemn, and then he nodded earnestly. He was still very cautious about the Soul Spirit Floating Land; after all, it was a family mission of dangerous level and not to be taken lightly. Having left the courtyard, he summoned the Cang Qiong to soar straight into the sky. In Green Moon Manor, Song Shan, not having re-entered the Mountain, looked up at the Cang Qiong, which was over a hundred meters long. His eyes flickered as he once again recalled what Song Mingsong had said. "Hes already advanced to Second Rank, huh? Could this kid really compete for a position in the rankings?" ... At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, in the Merit Tower. Guided by memory, Song Chi made his way to the 33rd floor of the Merit Tower, more specifically, to a counter on the left side of the 33rd floor. Looking at the counter where the Purple Quality shipborne Secondary Cannon named [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon] was displayed. He gritted his teeth and confirmed the exchange. Compared to the typical Purple Main Cannon and Energy Shield components, the price to exchange for a Secondary Cannon was a bit lower, needing only 4 Golden Merit Points, just enough for his Merit Points. After exchanging for the Secondary Cannon, Song Chi hurried back to Green Moon Manor. Even with the protection of the Stealth Light Cloak, he couldnt be entirely at ease and wanted to get back as soon as possible to watch over it himself. The stakes of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market were too great, so great that he dared not take the slightest risk. ... Inside the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, Song Chi began to enhance the [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon] at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. From this market transaction, he had obtained more than 500 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Along with the resources exchanged from the broodmothers skin, he now had over 1,200 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin and nearly 250 Titanium Crystals, so he decided to enhance this Secondary Cannon to lv30 in one go. Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon lv30 Quality: Purple Feature: Heavenly Frost ``` Consumption: 30/Spectral Energy Points per shot Might: 5100 No need for buffering or charging UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 30,000 Spectral Energy Points, 16 Titanium Crystals {Heavenly Frost: Each attack from the secondary cannon will carry a continuous 30s Heavenly Frost effect, which will lower the speed of the hit and damaged units to a certain extent. This effect can stack up to five times.} After enhancing the [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon], there were still 700 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin left, and less than 190 Titanium Crystals. Song Chi thought for a moment, his gaze shifting between the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] and the [Phantom Thruster]. With less than ten days until he would head to the Soul Spirit Floating Land, the remaining resources naturally needed to be used in a targeted manner. The Soul Spirit Clan excels in Divine Soul techniques, making the Energy Shield almost useless against them; and the targeted [Abnormal Status Purifier] component had already been enhanced to its limit long ago. The choices left at the moment were nothing more than focusing on the firepower and speed of the Cangqiong. The current [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] component had already reached Third Rank; it was improbable to achieve any significant rank progress in the short term, and the provided Spectral Energy was also still sufficient. Although the Youneng Pool could no longer supply the [Enslavement Medal], a red component, for further enhancement, the other components were still unaffected. And with the [Enslavement Medal] already at Third Rank, the enslavement success rate against ordinary Second and Third Rank creatures could not be said to be one hundred percent, but succeeding eight or nine times out of ten was still achievable; Song Chi had no plans to continue enhancing it in the short term. Thus, the only enhancement targets now were the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] and the [Phantom Thruster]. After pondering for a moment and finding it difficult to decide, Song Chi made an unexpected decision: he stopped this round of enhancement and chose to keep the remaining Second and Third Rank Floating Land Origins and Titanium Crystals as reserves. In this way, he would not only stop dwelling on the decision but also be able to choose more targeted enhancements once he arrived at the Soul Spirit Floating Land, depending on the actual situation. ... Two days later, still within Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi had already ceased practicing the Guidance Technique. The Ruins Markets promotion had been completed. As the trembling beneath his feet gradually ceased, the entire area of Zhu Tian Ruins Market Secret Realm began to expand rapidly; its original size of 1900m x 1900m quickly expanded to 5000m x 5000m. In addition, the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], [All-Attributes Cultivation Room], and [Spectral Energy Protective Array], even without any level changes, all had a significant increase in their attributes. Indeed, just like with the Torch Warship, upon advancing to Second Rank, the Ruins Market also applied the same enhancements to a host of basic components. However, what Song Chi was currently focused on was not these three aspects; his eyes shifted to the inn that had silently grown from two stories to three. The first floor held ordinary rooms, the second floor contained Guest Rank rooms generated by the Ruins Market Guest Token, so what could this newly added third floor contain? With this question in mind, Song Chi stepped onto the third floor of the inn, scanning the area, and the next second his eyebrows slightly raised. "Could it be another Guest Rank room?" Observing the layout almost identical to the guest rooms on the second floor when the inn first promoted to First Rank, numerous question marks floated through Song Chis mind. Ten rooms symmetrically distributed on both sides of the central corridor, yet only the first room on the left side was open; the other nine rooms were still isolated behind transparent air walls, leading him to subconsciously assume it was the same as the Guest Rank rooms on the second floor. Approaching the only open room on the left, Song Chi felt neither joy nor sorrow. If it turned out to be another set of Guest Rank rooms, he could accept that. The Ruins Market Guest Token was quite useful. With only 10 Guest Rank rooms on the second floor of the inn, yielding only 10 Ruins Market Guest Tokens, he had always felt the number was somewhat insufficient. Having 10 more would certainly be lovely. Creak! As he pushed open the door of this room, Song Chis direct gaze suddenly hardened, and at the same time, he muttered to himself: "No, this is not a Ruins Market Guest Token!" He was so certain because the token hovering in the center of the room that entered his line of sight was not the bronze color of the Ruins Market Guest Token. It was of silver color. ps: I made some changes in the previous chapter, roughly maintaining the setup of the Ruins Market while reducing the bargaining scenes. Those interested can go back and take another look. ``` Chapter 275 - 165: [Ruins Market Walking Rank] and [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] This token is almost identical in shape to the Ruins Market Guest Token, yet it has a completely different color. One is the color of bronze, while the one before his eyes is silver. The power of laws flowed around him, slowly converging into the room in front of him. After confirming there were no dangers inside, Song Chi stepped through the doorway. In the center of the room, the floating silver token lay before him. Song Chi reached out his hand and touched the silver-colored token. The next second, a deeply mystical piece of information abruptly poured into his mind, giving him a thorough understanding of the silver token before him. "A Ruins Market Walking Rank, huh..." [Name: Ruins Market Walking Rank] [Belongs to: Zhu Tian Ruins Market (Song Chi)] [Usage Count: Unlimited] [Usage Duration: Can be set] [Effect: The creature possessing this Travel Command, regardless of where they are in the Shattered Starry Sea, can actively activate the token. Upon activation, the holder will be transported into a special "Travel Room" and granted autonomous stay rights. After choosing to return or being expelled by the Ruins Market Master, the activator and token will be transported back to their original location before entering the Ruins Market.] [Effect 2: Actively engage the Law Enhancement effect of the Travel Command. During the time the law is applied, the tokens holder will gain combat power equivalent to crossing one Great Rank for the duration of one hour, with a cooldown of 720 hours.] [Introduction: A product derived from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, it possesses incredible abilities.] [Note: Only the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Lord can set the tokens usage duration.] [Note 2: The Zhu Tian Ruins Market Lord reserves the right to recall the token at any time.] [Note 3: When the Ruins Market hasnt opened for trading, the token holder can only move within the Travel Room and cannot leave the room.] Without a doubt, this [Ruins Market Walking Rank] is an advanced version of the [Ruins Market Guest Rank], not only possessing all the functions of the [Ruins Market Guest Token] but also further allowing its holder to enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at any time without being limited to once a month. Although one cannot leave the Travel Room when the Ruins Market is not open for trading, it could entirely serve as a small temporary refuge space. Should one encounter an irresistible crisis in their original world, they can activate the Travel Command at any time to take shelter in this room. In addition, this [Ruins Market Walking Rank] possesses an active ability of Law Enhancement that can be used once every 30 days, allowing the holder to have combat power across one Great Rank of their current level for the next hour. That is to say, if a Zero Rank creature obtained this Travel Command, upon activating this Law Enhancement state, they would temporarily possess First Rank combat power. If it were a First Rank creature, they would gain Second Rank combat power, and a Second Rank creature would gain Third Rank combat power. Of course, since the Ruins Market has only recently advanced to Second Rank, it could only elevate a Second Rank creatures power to Third Rank at most. Even so, the value of this [Ruins Market Walking Rank] far exceeds that of the [Ruins Market Guest Rank]. Grasping this silver token, Song Chis eyes shimmered. He pondered for quite a while, considering the subsequent usage methods of this [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. Undoubtedly, following the [Ruins Market Guest Rank], this [Ruins Market Walking Rank] will become the next iconic product of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and will inevitably cause an extreme chase among the alien creatures who enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in the future. So, how to maximize the utility of this [Ruins Market Walking Rank] is a matter worthy of serious contemplation. Thinking of this, he also recalled the [Ruins Market Guest Rank]. The previous Ruins Market Guest Ranks helped him acquire Orange Quality Starry Sea Oddities such as [Red Origin Heavenly Fire] and [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon]. The value of this [Ruins Market Walking Rank] was obviously much higher than the [Ruins Market Guest Rank], and its use was measured in years. Therefore, the rewards for distributing it must not be less than Orange Quality Strange Objects. "Could it be that these alien species should use Red Curios as bargaining chips?" Song Chi murmured to himself, his brows slightly furrowed. Red Quality Strange Objects, the gap between them and the Orange Glory Treasures is not small. If he were to use such level items as bargaining chips, he feared it might be hard to distribute even one [Ruins Market Walking Rank] in a year or two. Shaking his head, Song Chi did not hurry to ponder this problem further. After all, even if he couldnt distribute them in the short term, he seemed able to use the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] himself. He wondered whether the Law Enhancement could be applied to the Cang Qiong, as it would grant a significant boost to the Cangqiongs combat power if possible. Regarding this, Song Chi planned to personally test it once he left the Ruins Market. Turning away from the inn, Song Chi opened the Ruins Markets attribute panel on the central street of the market. After advancing to Second Rank, the Ruins Market had undergone significant changes; only by examining the detailed attribute panel could he more directly understand these changes. His gaze landing on this attribute panel, Song Chi skipped the rest and went straight to the Spatial Anchor Point feature. However, the more he hoped, the more disappointed he was. After advancing to Second Rank, this Spatial Anchor Point feature still did not change and only that single usable Spatial Anchor Point remained. Faced with this, Song Chi could only sigh in resignation. (ps: The second Spatial Anchor Point is still ahead; we are aiming for 3 million words in this book, not wanting to reveal too much too soon, as it could lead to problems later. Please dont criticize; thank you!) Before he could overthink it, his peripheral vision quickly caught a new detail. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv20] Chapter 276 Chapter 165: Ruins Market Walking Rank and Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform_2 276 Chapter 165: Ruins Market Walking Rank and Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform_2 [Specifications: 5000mX5000m] [Basic Configuration: 100 shops, 1 stall area of 1000mx1000m, 1 three-story inn, 1 lv19 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (doubles efficiency when cultivating with Spectral Energy), 1 lv19 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, 1 lv19 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, 1 Zero Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform.] ... Within that [Basic Configuration] section, he was suddenly struck by a completely new setup. [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform]!! Staring at these five characters, Song Chi''s mind brimmed with endless possibilities. Firstly, he could almost certainly deduce that this [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] was most likely the Floating Land Origin Synthesis Platform, because the Primordial Continent that stood behind Zhou Ping referred to the Floating Land Origin as "Spiritual Mechanism." One from the Immortal Cultivator Continent, and one a civilization from the Ancient Immortal Domain, both associated with Immortal Cultivation, it wasn''t strange that their terminology was identical. "Could it be to synthesize Floating Land Origin from some other things? Or to refine Low-Rank Floating Land Origins into Higher-Rank ones?" Pondering, he quickly strode down the central street towards the side of the Ruins Market. Through a god''s eye view, he had already confirmed that the newly appeared [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] was right beside the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform], as the name suggests, was like the opposite [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], formed from white jade stone, but compared to the space gate platform, the synthesis platform was much smaller and more exquisite. Not bothering with these details, he stepped eagerly onto the brand new white jade stone platform, and then Song Chi obtained the detailed attributes of the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform. [Name: Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] [Rank: Zero] [Effect: By injecting 1000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin into the synthesis platform, 100 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin can be synthesized.] [Restriction: Each synthesis method can only be used once a month at most] [Note: A special synthesis platform originating from the hands of a mighty being from the "Immortal Domain" civilization of the Starry Sea, capable of refining Lower-Rank Spiritual Mechanisms into Higher-Rank ones.] [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market Level lv10 or higher, 1000 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank)] After reading through the attribute panel in front of him, Song Chi, originally filled with joy, now harbored some doubts mixed with a hint of disappointment. Although it was indeed capable of refining Lower-Rank Floating Land Origins into Higher-Rank ones, being limited to producing First Rank Floating Land Origin seemed somewhat low. With doubt, Song Chi took out 1000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Torch and attempted to enhance the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform to First Rank. Light swept across, and the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] successfully upranked from Zero Rank to First Rank. When he looked at its attributes again, there was already a significant change. [Effect: By injecting 10,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin into the synthesis platform, 1,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin can be synthesized; by injecting 1,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 100 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin can be synthesized.] "That''s more like it!" Although the cooldown time of the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] did not decrease and remained at one synthesis per attribute per month, the fact that it could synthesize Second Rank Floating Land Origin was quite satisfying for Song Chi. The key point was that this was only a First Rank synthesis platform; if it were to be Second Rank, there would likely be a significant improvement. Continuing, he took out another 1,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and enhanced the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] to Second Rank. Upon upgrading to this point, the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] could no longer continue to be enhanced, as to uprank it to Third Rank would require the Ruins Market itself to reach a level of lv30 or higher. But the Second Rank [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform], with its effects, was quite extraordinary, leaving Song Chi very content. [Effect: By injecting 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin into the synthesis platform, 10,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin can be synthesized. By injecting 10,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, 1,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin can be synthesized. By injecting 1,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin can be synthesized.] Not to mention anything else, he would be able to gain an additional 1,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin each month, which, considering his current urgent need for Second Rank Floating Land Origin, was definitely the best news for him. Even though synthesizing these 1,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin would require a monthly consumption of 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, or 10,000 strands of First Rank, which was a considerable expense. However, for Song Chi, who now had a steady monthly income of over 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, this wasn''t a big deal. Especially after reaching the deal with Goblin Luke for one million Terrastones per month, Song Chi''s monthly income of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin had stabilized at over 200,000 strands, making this even less of an issue. Thinking this, Song Chi directly took out 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Torch and, after the light from the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] dissipated, the 100,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin became 10,000 strands of First Rank. He then activated the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] again, synthesizing these 10,000 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin into 1,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. After enhancing up to this point, Song Chi stopped, not continuing to refine them into Third Rank Floating Land Origin. At least for the time being, he had no intention of synthesizing Third Rank Floating Land Origin. In his view, the monthly 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin were not enough to rapidly enhance the several Third Rank components on the Cang Qiong. Instead, it was better to upgrade the Second Rank components for the time being. Taking down the 1,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin from the synthesis platform and truly feeling their presence, Song Chi was a bit excited. An extra 1,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin each month, plus the exchange income and rental fees from each Ruins Market trade, would allow him to securely earn over 1,500 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. And 1,500 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin in the Family Merit Hall amounted to 7.5 points of Golden Merit. Chapter 277 Chapter 165: Ruins Market Walking Rank and Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform_3 277 Chapter 165: Ruins Market Walking Rank and Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform_3 Amidst his excitement, Song Chi quickly forgot the disappointment brought about by the Spatial Anchor Point feature and turned to the now-1000-meter wide free stall area. He summoned the Cangqiong once again. After scanning the area, his gaze fell on two components: the Purple River Translocation Device and the Fixed-Point Launch Pad. Both were blue components that did not require Titanium Crystal resources; previously, due to a shortage of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, he had not continued their enhancement. Dozens of seconds later, after consuming a total of 698 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi upgraded both components to Third Rank. Upon reaching Third Rank, both components underwent a qualitative leap in their attributes. Purple River Translocation Device lv30 Quality: Blue Consumption: 10,000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After charging, the warship can perform spatial jumps in a specified direction. Current maximum translocation distance: 100 light-years Charge time: 20 minutes; Buffer time: 8 hours UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 25,000 Spectral Energy Points, 10 Void Crystals (Second Rank) ... Fixed-Point Launch Pad lv30 Quality: Blue Consumption: 5,000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 20 seconds; Buffer: 4 hours Effect: Deploy qualified items (organisms) to specified coordinates. Current maximum deployment distance: 4 light-years UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 25,000 Spectral Energy Points The maximum translocation distance of the Purple River Translocation Device increased from 40 light-years to 100 light-years. The deployment distance of the Fixed-Point Launch Pad went from 2 light-years to 4 light-years. Once the level of the Brainwave Remote Control System is also enhanced, the combined effect of using the two will be even more powerful. After enhancing these two components, Song Chi still had a little over a thousand strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin left, and the Titanium Crystal count was still under 190. After some thought, he decided not to continue enhancing and kept these as reserve resources. After storing the Cangqiong away, Song Chi finally shifted his attention to the three components: All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, and Spectral Energy Protective Array. Following the Ruins Market''s promotion to Second Rank, these three components could also be further upgraded. After consuming several hundred strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, all three were enhanced to lv20. Then there is the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. At lv19, its bonuses for regular cultivation and Spectral Energy cultivation were 735% and 1470%, respectively. Now, these enhancements have become 900% and 1800%. During Spectral Energy cultivation, the enhancement has reached 1800%, while on a regular Torch Warship with a lv20 Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform, the enhancement is only 600%. There''s a full threefold difference between them. One should not underestimate this multiple; accumulated over time, the gap between Song Chi and other Torch Ship Captains will only become more terrifying. Finally, the Spectral Energy Protective Array. This configuration has been given more emphasis by Song Chi ever since the Void Demon incident, being enhanced to the highest level as soon as possible after every Ruins Market promotion. Previously at lv19, its Defence, Shield Value, and Post-overload Buffer time were as follows. [Defence: 2850] As a Torch Ship Captain, he couldn''t abandon his Torch Warship to engage in close combat with enemy units. No matter how strong he was personally, its utility was limited. 17:00 [Shield Value: 285000/285000] [Post-overload Buffer: 22 minutes] Now, it has become: [Defence: 15000] [Shield Value: 1500000/1500000] [Post-overload Buffer: 20 minutes] At merely Second Rank, the Shield Value has already reached an astounding one and a half million. This figure alone is enough to illustrate the terror of the Spectral Energy Protective Array. Be aware that an Orange Quality Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator component when enhanced to the maximum lv29 of Second Rank Level, has a Shield Value of just over 300,000. The comparison speaks for itself. ... Within the cloud depths of the Dragon Spine Continent sky, the 120-meter-long Cangqiong hovered quietly. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi held the Ruins Market Walking Rank token in his hand thoughtfully. He wanted to test whether the Cangqiong could trigger the Law Enhancement effects of the Ruins Market Walking Rank, or if only he himself could receive this enhancement. Only by clarifying this could he more accurately assess his own strength, and only then could he make more reasonable decisions in various emergencies. He could not afford to fall into danger or miss out on any incredible opportunities due to a misjudgment of strength. Spectral Energy surged within him, slowly infusing into the Silver Token in his hand. After a short while, a subtle silvery glow emanated from the Ruins Market Walking Rank in his hand. This silvery light first enveloped Song Chi''s entire body, causing his original First Rank strength to soar, allowing him to step directly into Second Rank Level. Feeling the immense power that had arisen within him, Song Chi felt no excitement. If the enhancement could only be applied to himself, then it would actually be bad news for him. As a Torch Ship Captain, he couldn''t abandon his Torch Warship to engage in close combat with enemy units. No matter how strong he was personally, its utility was limited. However, just at that moment, his eyes suddenly sharpened. Just now, the Seed of Torch within his Ancestral Aperture at his glabella had begun to tremble violently. Immediately after, a wisp of blue Origin Torch burst forth from the Ancestral Aperture. This blue Origin Torch seemed to turn into a special catalyst, and with its emergence, the silver-white radiance that had been surrounding him started to slowly flow towards the Cangqiong below. 17:01 Chapter 278 Chapter 165: Ruins Market Walking Rank and Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform_4 278 Chapter 165: Ruins Market Walking Rank and Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform_4 Several seconds later, as Song Chi cautiously opened the attribute panel of the Cang Qiong, he quickly saw the new attribute he most wanted to see. [Law Enhancement: Blessed by the power of an unknown law, warship attributes are fully enhanced, with a duration of 1 hour.] "Indeed, the Cang Qiong can also be blessed by the law of the Ruins Market!" Feeling a surge of excitement, Song Chi silently uttered to himself. However, he soon sighed slightly. As the Ruins Market Master, he had the most direct experience of the Law Enhancement of the Ruins Market Walking Rank. Although he could not make the laws of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market bless him in the outside world, he had felt their blessing countless times within the market itself, so he knew very well that the law enhancing effect of the Ruins Market Walking Rank was only a very small part of the laws of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Before, he had, with the blessing of the market''s laws, taken on the energy attack from an unknown Fourth Rank existence. Yet, the Law Enhancement of this Ruins Market Walking Rank could only allow the holder''s combat power to cross one Great Rank. Compared to the real Ruins Market laws, it was still a far cry. But for those ordinary alien species, this enhancement was enough to make them eager to obtain it. In the Shattered Starry Sea, a rank makes a huge difference, and this was no empty talk. Although this was not applicable to Torch Human Civilization, among those ordinary alien races, a difference of one rank was like a chasm between heaven and earth, an insurmountable gulf. Being able to fight across a Great Rank was something they would not even dare to dream of in the past. Therefore, the popularity of this Ruins Market Walking Rank would inevitably exceed expectations in the future. Shaking his head, he dispelled these thoughts from his mind, and the Cang Qiong slowly headed out into space. He wanted to feel in detail the actual combat power of the Cang Qiong under the law''s enhancement. More than an hour later, Song Chi returned. He had thoroughly tested the Cang Qiong after the law''s enhancement and had arrived at specific test results. Accurately speaking, after being blessed by the law, the combat power of Cang Qiong did not truly cross a Great Rank. For components such as the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator], [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon], [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine], and others on board, which were already at Third Rank, the effect of the Law Enhancement was not as good as imagined. However, overall, the combat power of the Cang Qiong was significantly increased after the Law Enhancement. As for the specific range of the increase, it cannot be detailed. However, based on the previous battle with the Humanoid Alien Race at the Third Rank Peak and the sandworms of the Yellow Sand Floating Continent at the Third Rank Peak, as long as a sufficient distance is maintained, the combat power of the Cang Qiong before advancing to Second Rank should be barely able to reach the Third Rank Peak. After being promoted to an Escort Ship, this combat power has officially reached the true Third Rank Peak, and even in close combat with Third Rank Peak creatures, the [Obsidian Ship Armor] strengthened by Second Rank should be able to withstand attacks of Third Rank Peak level. As for after this Law Enhancement, Song Chi estimated that the Cang Qiong facing three enemies alone should not be a big problem. ... Underneath the peach tree in the private courtyard of Green Moon Manor, Song Chi sat cross-legged. In the depths of his mind, within the pitch-black starry sky, the ten-thousand-meter-tall Mecha Armor Projection stood towering. Song Chi concentrated fully on visualizing the Mech Armor Projection Imprint Chart. Time passed, and eventually, he slowly opened his tightly closed eyes, a flash of realization in his gaze. Afterwards, Song Chi stopped his visualization directly. "Two days, my spiritual force has not increased for two days. It seems my previous guess was correct; I have reached the peak of the Ordinary Thought State''s first stage. If I cannot break through to the second stage of the Ordinary Thought State, it will be very difficult for my spiritual force to continue improving!" Four days had passed since he returned from testing the Cang Qiong. During these four days, while he was making detailed preparations for the trip to the Soul Spirit Floating Land, he also continued to cultivate the Guidance Technique and visualize the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. However, starting two days ago, his spiritual force seemed to have entered a stagnation, with no sign of further improvement. After consulting his parents and searching extensively on the Quantum Communication Bracelet, the conclusion was that his spiritual force had reached the peak of the first stage of Ordinary Thought State. For this, Song Chao and Chen Lixia were both extremely surprised. Because in their impression, the enhancement of spiritual force was incredibly difficult, even with the Song family''s secret method, the "Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale - Mythical Mecha Contemplation Diagram," it was hard to say whether the spiritual force could keep pace with the advancement of the Guidance Technique. Usually, it was only through the life sublimation that accompanied a major leap in the Guidance Technique that one could barely maintain progress. Song Chi''s current Guidance Technique was only at lv16; under normal circumstances, his spiritual force should at most be around the middle phase of the First Rank of the ordinary thought state, and considering his Guidance Technique skyrocketed 5 levels in the recent months, it would be most reasonable for him to be at the early phase of the First Rank. Reaching the peak of the First Rank now was indeed a bit abnormal. As for this, Song Chi himself didn''t know the exact reason and could only use the excuse of his persistent visualization efforts to gloss over it. Standing up from the lotus position, Song Chi decided not to continue with visualization attempts. Having confirmed that his spiritual force had indeed reached the peak of the First Rank in the ordinary thought state, continuing visualization without breaking through to the Second Rank would simply be a waste of time. Thinking of the words "Second Rank of the ordinary thought state," Song Chi''s gaze flickered uncertainly. Previously, from what his father and others had said, to break through to this Second Rank, the most common way was to wait for the subsequent advancement of the Guidance Technique to lv20 and use that second life sublimation for the breakthrough, the simplest and most universal method. But under the expanse of the Torch Human Civilization''s territory, with countless Torch Ship Captains, among such numbers, there would always be some extraordinary talents who didn''t need to rely on the second life sublimation to advance their spiritual force to the Second Rank. Not to mention others, just within the Dinghai Song Family, there are not a few examples of this kind over the past three thousand years. Such clan members who break through to the Second Rank of the ordinary thought state ahead of time can achieve Fourfold Mind Utilization, and then with the help of the second life sublimation, they can reach Fivefold Mind Utilization, always one step ahead of the average Torch Ship Captain. Some can even achieve Sixfold Mind Utilization at the Second Rank Level and reach the Third Rank of the ordinary thought state; captains of this level in the Torch Human Civilization are often crowned with the title of genius. It is said that the contemporary fifth in line of the Song family, Song Ming, was able to reach this level during his Second Rank. It was after hearing this news that Song Chi conceived a different idea. As the owner of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, though he was much more stable than the ordinary Torch Ship Captains, this never meant he was inferior to others. Stable he may be, talented he may appear, but from beginning to end, he never once felt he was weaker than others. Even though he had lived through two lifetimes, Song Chi''s psychological age was barely over sixty, which in the Interstellar Great Era, still placed him among the younger generation, and the passion within his heart... had not completely cooled down yet! If others could do it, why on Earth couldn''t he? With this thought, Song Chi inquired in detail with his father and mother, and the answer he got was simple. Divine Soul Resources! To break through to the Second Rank of the ordinary thought state before the second life sublimation was not an easy task, otherwise it wouldn''t be so rare, but there still was a way. With the aid of sufficient Divine Soul Resources, one could achieve this goal. Of course, the amount of Divine Soul Resources required was vast, and it was not a matter of just any Divine Soul Resources enabling the breakthrough of a Torch Ship Captain''s spiritual force. With that thought in mind, Song Chi''s gaze became firm once more. The expedition mission to the Soul Spirit Floating Land was an excellent opportunity to plunder Divine Soul Resources. This time, he wished to make a grand move. Divine Soul Resources were hard to find, and if he missed this opportunity, acquiring them later would be quite troublesome. "Little Chi!" Suddenly, his mother''s voice came from outside the courtyard. Grandfather had returned and was calling all family members to discuss the particulars of the upcoming Soul Spirit Floating Land expedition mission. ps: 7400 characters, 3000 of which are the added content due to the monthly ticket from last month. Over 1100 tickets, with an additional 11,000 words, last month''s monthly ticket added content has already been completed. Also, continuing to ask for monthly tickets! (Only after adding content do I dare to actively ask for votes, it''s so difficult, sob sob sob!) Chapter 279 Chapter 166: Departure 279 Chapter 166: Departure Song Mingsong and Bai Xiuqin''s courtyard was located right in the middle of Green Moon Manor. Not long ago, they had summoned all family members, but now there was no one to be seen in the courtyard. Directly below the courtyard, in an underground secret chamber, the entire Tenth Direct Vein family was gathered. This secret chamber, dozens of meters beneath the surface, had been excavated by a Third Rank Peak Soldier Figurine under the grandfather''s command. The surrounding stone walls were specifically lined with a rare material known as Spirit Sealing Stone, which was excellent for soundproofing, making it the venue for discussing various important matters within the family. In the crowd, Song Chi looked aside. There was another stone door there, leading to a sealed chamber that wasn''t for discussions, but the place where the entrance to the "Dragon Blood Mystic Realm" was located. According to the grandfather and the eldest uncle, over the past few months, only ten dragon blood trees remained in the mystic realm, three of which bore dragon blood fruits that had officially reached a thousand years in age. These fifteen millennium dragon blood fruits, each with the effect of prolonging life by ten years, had already been plucked and the sale information was listed on the quantum communication bracelet''s Ring Dragon Spine Continent family forum. As for why they were not submitted directly to the family, the grandfather''s reason was simple. The family would only offer two Golden Merit points per fruit, but if they could find a clansman in need on the forum, the price might reach three to four Golden Merit points, or even exchange for a Purple Component if they encountered someone urgently in need. ... "Alright, that''s settled then. Xiuqin, second brother, Little Chi, and Little You, it will just be the five of us. We''ll set off in five days!" After a round of discussion, Song Mingsong made the final decision. He would lead the group, including his grandmother Bai Xiuqin, Second Uncle Song Hai, along with Song Chi and Song Youa total of five peopleto take the family''s transport warship departing in five days to the Soul Spirit Floating Land. Upon hearing this final decision, the eldest uncle Song Shan nodded slightly. "That''s acceptable. Without you there, Dad, it wouldn''t be advisable to start the promotion mission for Mom either. It''s better to go to the Soul Spirit Floating Land together. We can''t miss this opportunity to acquire Divine Soul Type resources!" At these words, Song Hai nodded in agreement, but soon sighed softly. "It''s a pity that you, the eldest, can''t leave for now. Otherwise, with two Third Rank Torch Captains together, it would be not only safer but we would also have greater gains!" The others could only express their helplessness. Song Shan needed to contain the eruption of the Origin Eruption Eye. Several months had passed, and less than nine months remained until the end of the profitable year. The yield from a Third Rank Origin Eruption Eye for an entire year was not insignificant, so naturally, they couldn''t give up halfway through. ... With the final list of participants for the expedition to the Soul Spirit Floating Land set, everyone soon left. "Grandfather, do you need any Third Rank Floating Land Origin?" As he spoke, without waiting for the others to be puzzled, he took the lead in recounting the excuse he had prepared in advance. He described the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform in the Ruins Market as something every creature entering the market could use to synthesize once. However, the exchange rate he gave for Third Rank Floating Land Origin with Second Rank Floating Land Origin was 16:1, or 1600 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin for 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Although this was not as favorable as the 20:1 offered at the Merit Tower, it would still allow him to earn 600 strands in one go without attracting unwanted attention. Third Rank Floating Land Origin was, after all, a rare find, and occasionally trading 100 strands was fine, but doing so every month would easily draw attention. Moreover, this would also let his grandparents benefit from the deal, a situation with threefold gains. Hearing his words, Song Mingsong didn''t hesitate and immediately brought out 1600 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. After receiving the 1600 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin from them, Song Chi also took out 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Torch and handed them to his grandfather, Song Mingsong. Having previously brought out even Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, the presence of these 100 strands of Third Rank didn''t seem out of place. On the contrary, the market was seen by the elders as a place they could only go once a month, so pretending to go there temporarily for synthesis would instead reveal the truth. It wasn''t until he was back in his own courtyard that he entered the Ruins Market and took out 1000 strands from the 1600 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin to re-synthesize 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Thus, he made a clean profit of 600 strands with ease. ... Time passed quickly, and five days went by in the blink of an eye. In the vault of the sky above Green Moon Island, five Torch Warships hovered high up, with people like Song Shan, Zhao Hongxue, and Song Chao watching from below. The five warships quickly ascended, and once they pierced through the clouds, they all commenced their jump charge simultaneously. At the rear position of the five Torch Warships, in a private communication channel, were Song Chi and Song You. "Fourth brother, when did your flagship get upgraded to Second Rank?" The Cang Qiong had been upgraded not long ago, and only a few elders in the family were aware of it. Song You, who had been focused on cultivation, had no idea until now. "It''s not that scary. It just got promoted the other day!" His nonchalant tone only made Song You more speechless. What do you mean it just got promoted the other day? Do you realize when you awoke? It''s only been a little over a year, right? Mentally grumbling, Song You then considered his own flagship. Although there was not much difference in awakening time between himself and Song Chi, his flagship was still a long way from reaching Second Rank. Even with the assistance of Song Shan and Zhao Hongxue, it would take at least two more years before it had a chance of achieving the rank of Escort Ship. Two years, in the Interstellar Great Era, was indeed not a long time; it could even be considered quite brief. However, in the early stages of development for a Torch Warship, this period could create a significant gap. Seeing Song You''s mood drop, Song Chi naturally knew what his younger brother was thinking and quickly started to offer words of comfort. ... At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, in the family assembly square. Compared to the emptiness when they had just returned, the square now had completely transformed. Countless supplies were piled up around the square, including but not limited to food, clean water, medicine, warship enhancement resources, standard energy batteries, and Dinghai II-type exoskeleton powered armor, among others. It could be said that the White Jade Square, which exceeded one hundred thousand meters in both length and width, had now become a large-scale materials storage site. Warships of standard Starry Sea designs were either rising or descending, constantly hovering above the square, continuously transporting more resources to ensure the expedition to Soul Spirit Floating Land would never lack logistical supplies. Witnessing the busyness of these standard Starry Sea warships, an explanation came through the communication projection group from the Torch Warships, voiced by Uncle Song Hai. "Those are the ordinary clan members who have not awakened yet. They are responsible for some logistical transportation tasks, earning starting resources for their descendants." Hearing this, Song Chi felt very emotional. In his previous life as an ordinary person, he could all too well imagine the helplessness and pain of being unable to join in the magnificent Great Era of the Starry Seas. During the conversation, the five Torch Warships descended one after another, landing in a designated warship docking area at the edge of the square. As Cang Qiong landed, Song Chi quickly heard a reminder from the clan member responsible for managing this docking area, urging him to promptly load the warship with supplies. This reminder wasn''t just for him; all Torch Ship Captains who landed here would hear the same message. And Song Chi understood the reason: it was to help all family members heading to Soul Spirit Floating Land for their missions, to also transport some supplies there, reducing the workload of the family''s logistical teams. The Soul Spirit Floating Land had been discovered during exploration in the Alien Star Domain, located who knows how far from Torch Human Civilization Territory. It could only be reached back and forth by using Component-type space beacons. This also meant that the Torch Warships capable of traveling between the two Star Domains were not numerous since the Component-type space beacons were quite rare. Thus, to fully utilize every inch of space on those special Torch Warships commuting between the two Star Domains, those participating in missions were also required to load up a portion of the supplies that needed immediate transportation. As the traction beam of Cang Qiong worked steadily, Song Chi quickly finished loading enough materials, and together with his grandparents, waited peacefully for the departure time of the specific Transport Warships. According to Grandma Bai Xiuqin, these people were from the Seventh Direct Vein, which had been established for over two hundred years. There were already four Third-Rank Torch Ship Captains openly known among them. Such strength might not rank highly among the other Song family veins, but it was still much stronger than their Tenth Vein. "The Seventh Direct Vein, huh..." His thoughts lingering, Grandpa brought over the group from the Seventh Direct Vein. "Little Chi, Little You, come over and greet your distant Grandfather Song Yuan!" The leader of the Seventh Direct Vein this time was named Song Yuan. He was nearly twenty years older than Song Mingsong and was serving as Deputy Vein Master in the Seventh Vein. His strength was considered quite formidable among the Third-Rank Torch Ship Captains. "Grandfather Yuan!" After a round of greetings, they soon received news that the Transport Warship behind them was about to depart, and the group of nearly thirty people stepped aboard one of the Transport Warships in sequence. As soon as they entered the warship, everyone''s Spectral Energy suddenly stalled, clearly restricted by the "Torch Warship Boarding Certificate," temporarily unable to use Spectral Energy anymore. To this, the many Torch Ship Captains, who were already aware, showed no surprise. The Transport Warship underfoot was a Second-Rank Torch Warship. Had the "Torch Warship Boarding Certificate" component not been used, then as soon as these dozens of people boarded, they would have had to deduct hundreds of threads of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, and it would have to be deducted several times more later on, which was too expensive. It''s not that the Song family lacked this bit of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin; it was just unnecessary. After all, not only them but several Transport Warships would be commuting between the two Star Domains every day. If they operated like that every day, the cost would still be significant. Using the Torch Warship Boarding Certificate, though, albeit with the body''s Spectral Energy subsequently sealed for 24 hours, there was already a temporary outer space combat platform assembled on the other side in the Soul Spirit Floating Land Star Domain. All the family members there could safely wait out these 24 hours within the combat platform until their bodies recovered without worrying about any danger. Regarding the issues of lingering time, since they were traveling to the Soul Spirit Floating Land Star Domain aboard a Transport Warship, their own flagships would not be bound by a return time limit and could stay indefinitely on the other side. If they wished to return later on, they would simply repeat today''s procedure and take a Transport Warship back from the Soul Spirit Floating Land Star Domain. Lost in thought, the hatch of the transport chamber slowly closed. The warship''s engines started, and amidst the roaring sounds, it rapidly ascended into the sky above the square. High in the Vault of Heaven, the Transport Warship beneath everyone''s feet began to tremble slightly, the Alien Star Domain launch already activated. Looking out through the warship''s window, Song Chi observed that two other Torch Warships were closely flanking their Transport Warship. Wrapped tightly by tethering beams of light, they too had activated the Alien Star Domain launch. If everything went according to plan, these two Torch Warships would also serve as Transport Warships on a future journey. Once their Transport Warship reached the Soul Spirit Floating Land Star Domain, they would rapidly mark it with a space beacon. After a 24-hour return and a one-month period for the warship''s deployment feature to recover, they would become the designated Transport Warships for the corresponding group. Only in this way could a perfect shuttle cycle be formed between the two star domains. ps: This chapter is a bit lacking in content, and the word count doesn''t meet the usual standard, but I''m struggling to stay awake. My eyelids are battling it out, and I simply can''t hold on. Time to break into pieces, goodnight!!! Chapter 280 Chapter 167: The Rules of Floating Land and the Rejection of the Source 280 Chapter 167: The Rules of Floating Land and the Rejection of the Source In the pitch-black starry sky, a Starry Sea Floating Land with a diameter of tens of millions of kilometers quietly hovered. The flashing Ghost Light and the planetary shield, covered in a grid-like pattern, enveloped the entire Floating Land, with occasional flashes of Rule Power, making it akin to a grand turtle shell on the surface of the Floating Land, restricting the ingress and egress of the entire Dinghai Song family expedition party. This was the mission target of the Dinghai Song family on this occasion, a Third Rank Life Floating Land, the Soul Spirit Floating Land. ... Tens of thousands of kilometers away from the Soul Spirit Floating Land, a hundred-million-meter-class space combat platform, assembled from numerous parts, continuously operated, having surpassed twenty years since its initial assembly. On the permanently under-filled warship berths of the outer ring of the combat platform, a few more Transport Warships had arrived today, bringing a fresh supply of materials and clanspeople willing to participate in the mission. As the doors of the Transport Warships rapidly opened, the hundreds of Song family members arriving disembarked from the ships and stepped onto the temporary space combat platform. As they followed the lead robots to the special repair chambers, Song Chi''s gaze shifted towards the other warship berths on the side of the combat platform. Contrary to expectations of hordes of warships and crowds of clanspeople, there were only a few scattering of Torch Warships berthed at the docks, barely surpassing three figures. It had been three months since the Vein Leader "Song Hengtong" of The First Direct Lineage issued the mission. In theory, there should have been a considerable number of clanspeople participating, so the numbers shouldn''t have been so few. "Could it be that the vast majority of the clanspeople have already..." Before he could speculate further, the voice of his grandfather came from beside him. "The vast majority of the clanspeople have already entered the Soul Spirit Floating Land. Tearing apart the Floating Land Shield of the Soul Spirit Floating Land is no easy task. Normally, unless it''s an urgent situation, the clanspeople who enter the Soul Spirit Floating Land will not easily come out." Without waiting for Song Chi to understand, Song Mingsong didn''t continue to elaborate and quickly headed towards the inner ring of the combat platform. ... Inside the ring of the combat platform, the body cultivation chamber. Squeak As the airtight door of the cultivation chamber opened, Song Chi, who had been lying inside for over twelve hours, sat up. He was not alone; hundreds of other Torch Ship Captains were also in the body cultivation chamber. After cleaning off the residual cultivation fluid and energy from their bodies, the group of hundreds didn''t linger on the space combat platform. Their Spectral Energy, previously restrained within their bodies, had been prematurely restored thanks to the neutralizing effect of the cultivation fluid. Once they summoned their Torch Warships and quickly unloaded the supplies from their family''s square, the hundreds of Torch Warships left the berths one after another, charging towards the Starry Sea Floating Land on the horizon. ... In the outer space of the Soul Spirit Floating Land, a hundred Torch Warships floated in place, looking through the densely patterned Floating Land Shield, one could see that this Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land was quite extensive. A typical Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land would have a diameter of just a few million kilometers, yet this Soul Spirit Floating Land''s diameter exceeded ten million kilometers. Compared with the Silver Spear Floating Continent, another Third Rank Floating Land they encountered before, it was almost ten times larger. However, what captured Song Chi''s attention at the moment was not these details. He glanced sideways and noticed two Torch Warships also floating in space not too far away. Both Torch Warships were over three thousand meters long, their hulls wrapped in terrifyingly thick armor layers, with two Main Cannons positioned at the bow, and even more imposing, a Super Main Cannon of terrifying diameter. They were like two steel behemoths dominating the starry sky, menacingly intimidating the Soul Spirit Floating Land below, clearly two Fourth Rank Level Zhulu Warships. In fact, these two Zhulu Warships, belonging to The First Direct Lineage of the Dinghai Song family, had become a nightmare for all beings on the Soul Spirit Floating Land from the moment they appeared decades ago. Periodically, they would tear apart the Floating Land''s own protective Floating Land Shield, sending Song family members inside, who would soon initiate a brutal and bloody slaughter in the Floating Land, stirring up a bloodbath on the Soul Spirit Floating Land. Lost in thought, a deep, aged male voice suddenly reached his ears. "Come over, and prepare to enter the Soul Spirit Floating Land!" All eyes lifted to gaze towards the two Zhulu Warships with imposing captains. The voice that had just spoken came from one of those two ships. Through the warship communication holographic group chat, the voice of his grandfather, Song Mingsong, came through. "Follow me there; both of them are Fourth Rank Ancestors from The First Direct Lineage, currently serving on the Clan Council of Elders. Don''t be nervous..." As the hundred Torch Warships quickly approached, they quietly waited for the next step in the arrangement. At that moment, one of the Zhulu Warships suddenly began to emit a dazzling light. This light was incredibly bright, illuminating the starry space for tens of thousands of kilometers around. Under the blinding light, everyone instinctively closed their eyes. When they opened them again, Song Chi''s eyes went wide with disbelief, fixated on something incredible before him. He was not the only one; the Song family members within the hundred Torch Warships all reacted the same. Looking ahead, in the brief moment that had just passed, the luminous Zhulu Warship had transformed into a Mech Giant towering over three thousand meters tall. Filled with curiosity, Song Chi gazed intently at the Mech Giant that transcended coolness, better described by words like "grand" and "domineering." Chapter 281 Chapter 167: Floating Land Rules and Source Exclusion_2 281 Chapter 167: Floating Land Rules and Source Exclusion_2 ``` Although I have witnessed once the descent of a Fifth Rank Mythical Mecha Projection, a projection is, after all, just a projection, and it can''t compare to the clarity and shock of witnessing a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship transform into a Fourth Rank Mythical Mech firsthand. "So it''s the flagship ''Supreme Profound Spirit Calming Ship'' of Elder Xuanfeng from the First Direct Lineage; it makes sense. I''ve heard that Elder Xuanfeng has a Top Rank Orange Supreme Profound Sword in his hands, wholly suitable for ripping through the Floating Land Shield..." Grandfather''s murmuring voice came from the group chat of the communication projection, and several key points echoed in Song Chi''s mind as he listened to these words. "First Direct Lineage ancestor Song Xuanfeng, Supreme Profound Spirit Calming Ship, Supreme Profound Sword..." While pondering, the Mythical Mecha Giant in front had already begun its next move. It was seen that an orange glow grew intense in its hands, and soon a white sword nearly two thousand kilometers in length manifested out of thin air. The Mech Giant''s arm was raised high, and so was the white sword, bearing an indescribable mysterious power flowing on its blade, adding an ominous aura to the white sword. Inside Cang Qiong, Song Chi''s eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at the mysterious power threading through the white sword. Other First and Second Rank Torch Ship Captains might not recognize what this mysterious power specifically was, but he felt quite familiar with it, as this power gave him a sensation very similar to those of the Power of Laws he encountered within the Ruins Market Secret Realm, and it seemed to be the Power of Laws controlled by Elder Song Xuanfeng. Before he could think any further, a piercing howling sound was already coming from ahead. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! The Mech Giant''s enormous arm pressed down mightily, brandishing the long sword across the starry sky towards the grid-like Floating Land Shield below, creating long dark fissures in its wakea result of the space tearing apart, unable to sustain the dreadful might. Boom! The long sword, wrapped in terrifying might, struck the Floating Land Shield, and unimaginable waves of energy swept out in all directions. Seeing this scene, Song Chi''s expression changed in the main control room of Cang Qiong, and he instinctively wanted to maneuver the Cang Qiong to dodge. This was a legitimate Fourth Rank energy shockwave, and if caught up close, the consequences would be difficult to predict. However, his worries were somewhat superfluous. Before the energy shockwave completely dissipated, a second Zhulu Warship to the side emitted an invisible aura from its hull that nullified the entire shockwave. Crack, crack, crack! After this interlude, when the view returned to the Floating Land Shield, Song Chi''s pupils constricted. The strike from the Mech Giant, which the Supreme Profound Spirit Calming Ship had become, had actually caused a terrifying crack of over a kilometer in length to appear in the shield of the Spirit Soul Floating Land below. Clearly, even the Floating Land Shield, based on the entirety of the Floating Land, struggled under the attack of a Fourth Rank Unit, after all, this Spirit Soul Floating Land was only a Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. Seeing this, the movements of the Mech Giant, which the Supreme Profound Spirit Calming Ship had become, were also quick. A pair of Mech Giant arms extended rapidly, supporting both sides of the opening with a reverse grip, forcefully preventing the repair of the breach. Simultaneously, an aged voice of reprimand reached the ears of Song Chi and othersit came from the other Zhulu Warship. "If not now, when?" After this reprimand, Song Chi and the other hundred Torch Warships reacted, starting their engines and heading towards the breach in the Floating Land Shield below. At the same time, several Torch Warships prepared to leave inside the Floating Land Shield also steered towards the outside world at the first opportunity. ... Below, in a primeval forest on the eastern side of the Spirit Soul Floating Land, several creatures with two heads, wings on their backs, and bodies over a kilometer long took flight with the beating of their wings. ``` These creatures had the heads of lions, the bodies of goats, and the tails of serpents, a veritable mishmash of forms. Though their appearances were bizarre, the energy fluctuations that emanated from their bodies were extremely terrifying. All of them were Third Rank creatures and they were also infused with the special boost of the Origin Core rules, making them far more formidable than ordinary Third Rank Peak lifeforms. Roar! As they flew rapidly towards the depths of The Vault of Heaven, and neared the Floating Land Shield, these creatures opened their mouths wide. Spheres of fire, each a hundred meters across, were spat out and hurled towards Song Chi and the other Torch Warships trying to enter the Floating Land Shield. "Hmph!" Before the Song family members could react, a cold snort came from beyond the gap in the sky. After that, the three main cannons located at the bow of the second Zhulu Warship burst forth, three beams shot through the gap with precision, shattering all the incoming fireballs. After obliterating the fireballs, the might of the three beams did not dissipate; they continued downwards towards several of the Third Rank creatures. Roar, roar, roar! With several miserable howls, the injured Third Rank creatures no longer lingered and fell rapidly downwards, no longer concerning themselves with Song Chi and the other Torch Warships. Inside the Cang Qiong, witnessing this scene, Song Chi''s eyes moved, and a trace of doubt formed in his heart. One should know that although the creatures from before were not weak, each of them with the combat power of Third Rank Peak, beyond the gap in the sky were two Fourth Rank Clan Elders of the Song family. How could these creatures dare to provoke them? Moreover, those three beams, not to mention the two from the main cannons, the fact that the attack from the Super Main Cannon wasn''t able to kill a Third Rank Peak creature, only severely injuring it, puzzled him. The difference between Third Rank and Fourth Rank is fundamental, not to mention a Fourth Rank Unit like the Torch Warship that was known for its formidable firepower. 17:03 "Is the Floating Land rule enhancement really that terrifying?" Apart from the Floating Land Shield, a Starry Sea Floating Land also had the ability to bestow rule enhancements. As long as one is acknowledged by the core of the Floating Land, then that lifeform would receive a boost from the Floating Land rules, gaining an additional combat advantage when fighting within the Floating Land. For example, on the Dragon Spine Continent, backed by the core of the Dragon Spine Floating Landthe Dragon Spine Sacred Mountainthe ancestors of the Dinghai Song family possess the ability to fight above their ranks. However, that''s based on the Dragon Spine Continent being a Fifth Rank lifeform-based Floating Land. Additionally, there isn''t an insurmountable gap between Fifth Rank and Sixth Rank life entities, with both belonging to the category of Intermediate Civilization combat units. Yet, the current Soul Spirit Floating Land in front of them is only Third Rank. Strictly speaking, it falls within the category of a Low Level Civilization, so its rule enhancement allowing Third Rank creatures to contend against Fourth Rank Warships of the Torch Civilization seems somewhat abnormal. At this moment, Song Mingsong''s voice once again came through the projection group chat. He seemed to have guessed the doubts in the minds of Song Chi and the others. "Don''t be surprised. According to the local network briefings from our family''s Third Rank members, this Soul Spirit Floating Land is currently at the threshold between Third Rank and Fourth Rank, having acquired some of the Features of a Fourth Rank Floating Land, which is why its rule enhancement has such a terrifying effect," he said. Hearing this, Song Chi''s eyes revealed sudden realization. If that''s the case, then everything made sense, and it also explained why the two Clan Elders of the First Direct Lineage outside the Sky Floating Land Shield didn''t personally enter it. With some features of a Fourth Rank Floating Land, this means that it wasn''t that they didn''t want to enter, but rather, they couldn''t. The features of a Fourth Rank Floating Land could cause strong resistance and suppression from the Origin Core against their Fourth Rank Units, greatly affecting their strength, and it wasn''t impossible for their power to be directly suppressed to the Third Rank Level. Thus, entering rashly could pose a risk of perishing. At the same time, Song Chi immediately understood the mission of his clan members entering this Floating Land. If nothing unexpected happens, it would be to kill as many lifeforms on this Soul Spirit Floating Land as possible, especially the high-ranking ones. These indigenous lifeforms, as the chief spirits of the Floating Land and carrying a portion of the Floating Land''s core rules from birth, would cause the essential rules of the Soul Spirit Floating Land to weaken significantly if they died in large numbers. In doing so, it would also indirectly weaken the rejection and suppressive force of the Floating Land''s core itself, giving the two Fourth Rank Clan Elders of the First Direct Lineage a chance to descend properly. Chapter 282 Chapter 168: Soul Seal, Divine Soul Sting, Blackwater Xuan Snake, Chimera 282 Chapter 168: Soul Seal, Divine Soul Sting, Blackwater Xuan Snake, Chimera After the blockade by that strange creature failed, Song Chi and the other hundred or so people didn''t receive any other attacks. Following the distribution plan they had already prepared, they split into three teams and descended towards the ground. This Soul Spirit Floating Land is roughly divided into five regions, referred to by the Song Family as the Eastern, Southern, Western, Northern, and Central Regions. The Eastern Region is a vast primeval forest spanning millions of kilometers, currently under the absolute control of the Soul Spirit Clan and also their main base. The Western Region, after nearly thirty years of operation by the Song family''s First Direct Lineage and the recent large-scale settlement of Song family members over the past few months, was completely under the family''s control a month ago. Therefore, the current battlefield is mainly set within the Southern, Northern, and Central Regions. Among these three regions, the Central Region is the largest, occupying almost half the size of the entire Soul Spirit Floating Land, and it''s where the battlefield is most intensively contested. The Southern Region has many hills with quite a few divine soul-type mineral resources. The Northern Region is characterized by its marshland and is where one of the two great war beasts of the Soul Spirit Floating Land, the "Blackwater Xuan Snake," gathers. Speaking of war beasts, this is the own term used by the Soul Spirit Clan, which actually refers to enslaved beasts. The Soul Spirit Clan have powerful divine souls and possess many divine soul powers. One of them allows them to use soul seals to enslave other creatures. As for the Blackwater Xuan Snake, this snake species is not unique to the Soul Spirit Floating Land; their presence can also be seen on many other watery Floating Lands in the Shattered Starry Sea. As a snake species that makes it into the mid-range category, its rating in the Song family''s Genetic Bloodline Register is quite good, categorized as Third Tier, similar to the rating of the Komoyin Behemoth. Apart from the Blackwater Xuan Snake, the Soul Spirit Clan has another more popular enslaved beast, which is the previously mentioned bipedal creature with a snake tail the Chimera. Like the Blackwater Xuan Snake, the Chimera is not a species exclusive to the Soul Spirit Floating Land. It can occasionally be seen on other Starry Sea Floating Lands, but comparatively, they are rarer and possess a stronger bloodline. In the Song family''s Genetic Bloodline Register, the Chimera has a high bloodline rating of 72, which places it in the Fourth Tier, ranking it alongside the Thorned Flying Dragon. Of course, the Thorned Flying Dragon has a bloodline rating of 80, being at the pinnacle of the Fourth Tier, making it much stronger than the Chimera. ... Song Chi and his group were heading to the Southern Region. The intensity of the battlefield in the Central Region was too high. Song Mingsong was not afraid, but he also had Song Chi and Song You with him. Although Song Chi''s flagship had recently been upgraded to an Escort Ship, it had just been promoted, and Song Mingsong didn''t know its exact combat power yet, so he naturally chose the safer option. As for the Northern Region, most of it was submerged in marshland, and without the relevant ship-mounted components, it was not suitable to go there. ... Torch Bureau local network around the Soul Spirit Floating Land, Southern Region chat group. "If that''s the case, then you''ll be responsible for the area south of the Melting Soul Mountain Range. A team from the Third Direct Lineage had pushed the battlefront outward by several hundred kilometers before. Now there are quite a lot of Soul Spirit Clan members in that area trying to push our battlefront back!" In the Southern Region of the Soul Spirit Floating Land, after contacting the Southern Region''s battle command center through the Torch Bureau''s local network, Song Mingsong quickly received their next assignment for the five of them. To help stabilize the extended front on the south side of the Melting Soul Mountain Range and hunt as many members of the Soul Spirit Clan as possible. Although the size of the Southern Region is not large, being only a million kilometers in length and width, the war situation changes rapidly, and naturally, they can''t rely on the tribal, city-state, and feudal meeting methods from the Floating Land civilization era. Instead, they coordinate via real-time discussions and contact through the Torch network. Although the Star Domain where the Soul Spirit Floating Land is located is far from the territory of Torch Human Civilization, making it difficult to establish a stable Torch network, there are at least several thousand Torch Ship Captains on the Soul Spirit Floating Land. With so many captains and their Seeds of Torch serving as a medium, linking up a temporary Torch local network is not difficult. The Melting Soul Mountain Range is one of the larger mountain ranges in the Southern Region. Unlike those smaller hills, it stretches for tens of thousands of kilometers and conceals many members of the Soul Spirit Clan. To the south of the Melting Soul Mountain Range, five Torch Warships began patrolling separately upon arrival. Song Mingsong alone formed one group, Grandmother Bai Xiuqin and Song You formed another, and Song Chi joined his second uncle Song Hai in another team. The patrol routes for the three groups were all pre-planned, encompassing the entire area of several hundred kilometers. Hundreds of meters above the ground, two Torch Warships flew at low altitude. Inside the Cang Qiong. While remaining vigilant, Song Chi felt somewhat helpless inside; they were on their return journey, and along the way they hadn''t encountered any Soul Spirit Clan members, not even any slightly larger indigenous creatures. As expected, the two Torch Warships didn''t discover any enemy traces and quickly returned to the temporary rendezvous point. For the next few days, they repeated the same routine. On the third day, Song Chi and Song Hai went out for their usual patrol. The two Torch Warships flew slowly at low altitude, and below in the dense forest, ten Second Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines and ten Third Rank Fierce Flame Soldier Figurines were lined up in a row, methodically advancing forward. The reason for such patrols is very simple: the space radars on the Torch Warships had difficulty performing efficiently. Firstly, members of the Soul Spirit Clan were small in size, much more so than humans of the same rank. Secondly, the Soul Spirit Clan possessed a special ability called the Soul Wave Force Field, which could use soul waves to conceal their physical forms. Chapter 283 - 168: Soul Seal, Divine Soul Sting, Blackwater Xuan Snake, Chimera_2 Based on these two points, conventional space-patrol radars have great difficulty remotely capturing traces of the Soul Spirit Clan. And since remote positioning is difficult, the only option is to send out Soldier Figurines to conduct these extremely inefficient carpet searches. More than two hundred li south of the Melting Soul Mountain Range, two mountains hundreds of meters tall have given rise to a small valley in this region, and less than ten thousand meters from these two mountains, two escort ships are slowly approaching. It is none other than Cangqiong and the Black Sea. Looking ahead at the two mountains in front of him, Song Chis spirit steadied. As long as they passed over the valley beneath these mountains, their patrol mission for the day would be complete. Compared to the uneventful patrol missions of the past several days, he had already decided that after returning, he would initiate the Fixed-Point Launch Pad and Brainwave Remote Control System on board Cangqiong, deploying the Third Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to the rear region controlled by the Soul Spirit Clan, to see if the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines would yield other results. After all, even if the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines deployed were discovered and killed by the Soul Spirit Clan, they could be summoned again after 24 hours, causing absolutely no loss. During these thoughts, the two warships were getting closer and closer to the mountain ahead. Just as Cangqiong was about a kilometer away from them, the side-mounted Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar suddenly emitted several alert tones. Song Chi looked with divided attention, and upon seeing the detailed information on the radar, his eyes suddenly narrowed. "The Soul Spirit Clan is here, retreat!" As he quickly controlled Cangqiong to move backward, Song Chi also didnt forget to loudly remind his second uncle. Song Hais reaction was swift, and under his control, the Black Sea followed closely behind Cangqiong, quickly retreating. It was at this instant that several two-headed chimeras with wingspans of 150 meters rapidly burst forth from the waist of the two mountains ahead. All four chimeras were emitting energy fluctuations of the Second Rank Peak. They didnt attack from afar by spitting out blazing fireballs; instead, they rapidly flapped their wings, pursuing Cangqiong and the Black Sea with the utmost speed. After prolonged battles, not only had the Song family gained a further understanding of the Soul Spirit Clan, but the Soul Spirit Clan, in turn, had been studying the Song familys people and the Alien Torch Warships, which appeared particularly peculiar in their eyes. They had already realized one thing: long-range attacks posed no fatal threat to Torch Warships equipped with Energy Shields. It was only possible to deal with a Torch Warship of the same rank with the fastest speed by getting close and striking the hull of the warship with their bodies directly. However, their plan clearly wasnt going to succeed this time. Although the previous days of deliberate hiding had indeed caused Song Chi and his comrades to relax a bit instinctively, a slight mental relaxation did not mean negligence. It simply meant that they were no longer on high alert every single day, while their fundamental vigilance had never been lowered. Moreover, the Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar equipped on Cangqiong had a special detection advantage for biological energy fluctuations. Within this distance of less than a kilometer, even with the camouflage of the Second Rank Soul Spirit Clans soul wave force field, it was difficult for chimeras of Second Rank size and a volume of 150 meters to be completely hidden. Therefore, even if the four two-headed chimeras, enhanced by the original source rules to Second Rank Peak strength, flapped their wings all they could, they were utterly incapable of catching up to the two escort ships that had retreated earlier. Seeing this, a few Second Rank Soul Spirit Clan members hidden behind the scenes immediately issued an order to stop the pursuit to the four two-headed chimeras through the soul imprints in their minds. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, seeing that the four chimeras were no longer pursuing, Song Chi swiftly turned Cangqiong around. After encountering a few Second Rank chimeras and Soul Spirit Clan members, these were bona fide merits for his family, and he wouldnt let the enemies escape so easily. Of course, this was based on the premise that Cangqiong now possessed the Combat Power of a Third Rank Peak. If he really encountered four Third Rank Peak chimeras, he would certainly not pursue them so recklessly. At the bow, the fully charged Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon fired, a hundred-meter-long Sword Light Phantasm shot out, precisely landing on the body of the hindmost two-headed chimera ahead. Although he did not use the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" feature, even without it, the chimera of the Second Rank, despite being strengthened by original source rules, was severely injured by the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, which had been enhanced to Third Rank Level. The chimeras flying speed even decreased substantially. With the dropping back of this Second Rank chimera, its fate was sealed, and it quickly fell under the Purple Main Cannon of the Black Sea that had caught up on one side. Song Chis gaze was fixed on the three chimeras ahead, not allowing himself the slightest complacency for having successfully killed one. Instead, he was thinking of how to trap them all. The Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon entered into the buffer; he swiftly switched to the [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon] at his side. The Third Rank Level "Heavenly Frost" feature had a decent effect, and after several cannon blasts, the speed of the three double-headed chimeras, which quickly retreated, had all reduced by a small margin. Originally, they were only ten kilometers from the two mountain peaks, which they could have flown back to in the blink of an eye, but under the effect of the five-layer Heavenly Frost, their journey had now become considerably lengthy. Seizing this opportunity, the Cangqiong and Heihai, following behind, opened fire with full force, leaving one giant wound after another on the bodies of the three chimeras. Although they were Second Rank combat units, as long as they werent approached closely, the chimeras were nothing more than living targets in front of the Second Rank Torch Warships, which were the pinnacle of kite-flying tactics. Roar! The pain from various parts of their bodies caused the three chimeras to instinctively let out a roar; although enslaved by the Soul Spirit Clan, this did not mean they had become like Puppet Soldier Figurines, devoid of pain and other sensations. In the torment of sharp pain, they howled to vent their inner rage. Suddenly, apparently thoroughly infuriated by the Cangqiong and Heihai, the three chimeras stopped their forward charge. They turned around in unison, their wings flapping rapidly behind them as streams of greenish airflow began to swirl around their bodies. Under the enhancement of these greenish airflows, the figures of the three chimeras seemed to have become even lighter. As their six pitch-black bat wings suddenly flapped vigorously, they charged once more toward the Cangqiong and Heihai. Seeing this, Song Chi and Song Hai repeated their old trick, controlling their warships to retreat again. But just then, atop the lion heads of the three chimeras, numerous pale white, needle-like energy spikes suddenly converged. "Its Divine Soul Stings, be careful!" At his ear, the warning from Song Hai resonated, but Song Chi had also recognized this technique immediately and didnt need any reminder. These needle-like spikes called Divine Soul Stings were another Divine Soul Power of the Soul Spirit Clan, with a special damage potential targeting the Divine Soul. Ordinary Colorless and White Torch Seeds could not protect the Spiritual mind of a Torch Ship Captain facing Divine Soul Stings of the same Energy Level. Even with the protection of a Blue Torch, once struck by these Divine Soul Stings, a Torch Ship Captain would find it extremely uncomfortable, with occasional sharp pains in the mind, taking half a month to recover. Sizzle sizzle sizzle! In the main control room of the Heihai, Song Hais face turned pale as communications with Cangqiong were suddenly severed; he assumed that Song Chi had encountered some danger. However, it was not so. Song Chi had deliberately cut off the communication and vanished from the Cangqiong the moment the link was severed. The next second, invisible Divine Soul Stings pierced through the Dark Matter Energy Shield and Obsidian Armor of the ship, entering the interior of the Cangqiong. One second later, a subtle spatial fluctuation once again transmitted from within the Cangqiong as Song Chi returned from the Ruins Market. Roar! Ahead, the three chimeras howled toward the sky, furiously flapping their wings as they rushed forward in a frenzy. Looking to the side, the Heihai remained motionless, caught in a brief stasis, with Second Uncle Song Hai clearly affected by the Divine Soul Stings. Seeing this, Song Chi did not hesitate to open fire. The next second, the already pre-charged Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon burst forth with an explosion. It wasnt the usual hundred-meter Sword Light Phantasm, but a nearly thousand-meter Sword Intent Divine Light. Activating the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light feature. ps: Making up for last nights update, there will be another chapter this morning. Also, do these last few chapters feel not quite right? Chapter 284 - 169: Soul Stone, Soul Core The three Second Rank chimeras in front were flying at high speed, fixated on closing the distance to the two escort ships while the Divine Soul Sting was still effective. They, or rather the Soul Spirit Clan behind them, had not considered the possibility that the Divine Soul Sting might not take effect. Because of this, they gave Song Chi an excellent opportunity to attack, as at this moment the three chimeras were almost flying in a straight line one behind the other, almost entirely within the range of the Sword Intent Divine Lights attack. Under these circumstances, Song Chi naturally would not miss this perfect moment. Why did he enter Zhu Tian Ruins Market to avoid the attack of the Divine Soul Sting? With the Blue Torch Seed and the [Abnormal Status Purifier] component, the Divine Soul Sting wouldnt pose much threat to him. Wasnt it all for this brief perfect opportunity to attack? The Blue Torch Seed could not completely withstand the might of the Divine Soul Sting. Like his second uncle Song Hai, he would fall into a brief stupor due to the initial sting, and the [Abnormal Status Purifier] component would then be responsible for the main purification. What does purification mean? It meant that an abnormal state would only appear on his body after it had been attacked by the soul thoughts of a Divine Soul Type, and at that point, the Purification Aura generated by the [Abnormal Status Purifier] component would begin to take effect. In short, before the Abnormal Status Purifier took effect, he would also fall into a state of stupor, although he would recover faster under the effect of the Abnormal Status Purifier than an ordinary Torch Ship captain would. However, he would not be completely unaffected. He might miss this fleeting perfect attack opportunity, but by using the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he could entirely avoid this. Hum! The Sword Intent Divine Light hummed softly and then suddenly burst forth, charging directly at the three chimeras that just happened to fly in a straight line. Under the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, without any surprises, the bodies of the three chimeras were pierced through, dead beyond dead. Following the addition of 3 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin to the Cangqiongs account, and 10,000 meters away on top of two mountains, two Second Rank Soul Spirit Clan members expressions changed. The Soul Seals imprinted on the chimeras shattered, causing significant backlash to them as well. As the Divine Soul Force surged, before they could stabilize their rampaging Divine Soul and turn to leave, several spatial fluctuations suddenly came from the side of the mountain. Feeling this disturbance, the two Soul Spirit Clan members saw their soul wave force fields shift instinctively, wanting to form a defense. However, they were only greeted by two flashes of cold light. When the two Second Rank Soul Spirit Clan members silently fell to the ground, a few Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines emerged from the void, searching the corpses before disappearing back into the void. Half an hour later, at the temporary assembly base. In the Cangqiongs main control room, Song Chi was fiddling with several small objects in his hand while opening the local network of the Soul Spirit Floating Land. The items in his hands were the spoils brought back by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, comprising two black stones and a pile of shiny, translucent crystals. Song Chi recognized the two thumb-sized black stones; they were Soul Cores condensed from within the Soul Spirit Clan upon death. According to information from The First Direct Lineage, they could be actively absorbed by Torch Ship Captains, to be used in conjunction with the Visualization Diagrams to speed up the improvement of Spiritual Force. Currently, the familys purchase price for a Soul Core was 3 Merit Points for Zero Rank. First Rank Soul Core was 30 Merit Points. Second Rank Soul Core was 300 Merit Points. Third Rank Soul Core was 3,000 Merit Points, and turning in five Third Rank Soul Cores at once, besides the 15,000 Ordinary Merit Points, would also earn 1 Golden Merit Point. After examining the two black Soul Cores, after all, that was 600 Merit Points. To think that when he registered for this Soul Spirit Floating Land expedition mission, he only started with 2,000 points. Now, these two little things were worth nearly a third of that, and if he counted the two Second Rank Soul Spirit Clan members he had killed, his accumulated Merit Points in the blink of an eye would be 3,600 points. As for the other small pile of over 300 shiny translucent crystal ores, Song Chi found their information after a search on the local network. They were called Soul Stones, which could also be absorbed by Torch Ship Captains but were far less effective than Soul Cores of the same rank, more like a weakened version of Soul Cores. Of course, these Soul Stones were classified as mineral resources, different from the Soul Crystals that could be found in many parts of the Starry Sea; these were exclusive minerals of the Soul Spirit Floating Land, far more abundant in quantity than the Soul Cores, which required a member of the Soul Spirit Clan to condense one. Additionally, it appeared that these Soul Stones came in Lower, Intermediate, and Upper Ranks, which respectively affected First Rank, Second Rank, and Third Rank Torch Ship Captains if used in large amounts. The price per stone was one percent of a Soul Core of the same rank. The 300-plus stones in his hands right now were mostly of Intermediate Rank, effective for Second Rank Torch Ship Captains. Each could be exchanged for 3 Merit Points if traded. Of course, this did not mean that the Intermediate Rank Soul Stones were only effective for Second Rank Torch Ship Captains; First Rank Torch Ship Captains using them would only experience better effects. With a thoughtful look in his eyes, Song Chi was interested in trying out the specific effects of these Soul Cores and Soul Stones. However, just then, another perspective suddenly flashed across his eyes, prompting him to dismiss the idea. ... A thousand miles away, within the Soul Spirit Clan controlled area, four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were shuttling through the mountains and forests. The leading one bore a Brainwave Beacon placed by Song Chi. These four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were deployed by Song Chi to the base after he returned, using the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad]. He had no other intention; he simply wanted the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to scout ahead, to see if there was any chance for additional income and to map the surrounding topography and resource distribution as well. Chapter 285 - 169: Soul Stone, Soul Core_2 Regarding these resources from the Soul Spirit Clan and Divine Soul Type, Song Chi had already garnered a very intuitive understanding. Merely by killing two Second Rank members of the Soul Spirit Clan, he easily accrued more than 2,500 merit points. Such a great opportunity was naturally not to be missed. Of course, the key lay in remotely controlling Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, which allowed him to do as he pleased, without the need to worry about his own safety. More than ten hours later, just before the duration of the Brainwave Remote Control System was about to expire, Song Chi casually left the assembly base located inside the hill. By the time he reached the entrance of the base, a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine that had rushed back from a thousand miles away using its Void Flash ability appeared out of the void, handing over a small parcel in the process. Contained within the parcel were nothing else but thousands of Soul Stones and more than a dozen First and Second Rank Soul Cores. These were the entire harvest of the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines over those ten-plus hours. After counting them briefly, the corners of Song Chis mouth lifted in a slight smile. Excluding those two initial Second Rank Soul Spirits, in the duration of this operation of the Brainwave Remote Control System, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had collectively brought him a bounty worth over 8,000 Merit Points. And this was just the result of one day. With 8,000 points in a day, thats 80,000 in ten days; if you exclude the Golden Merit Points, 40 days would be equivalent to the ability to exchange for a Third Rank Level Thorned Flying Dragon. Thinking this, Song Chi was filled with motivation. Of course, thats just the arithmetic of it. Whether he would actually turn these gains over to the clan was not necessarily a given, considering he needed them himself. ... Just like that, time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. During this period, Song Chis tasks were nothing more than the routine patrolling while controlling the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines with the "Brainwave Remote Control System" and the "Fixed-Point Launch Pad" to hunt Soul Spirits within the Soul Nation controlled area, continuously gathering resources like the Soul Cores and Soul Stones. After the duration of the Brainwave Remote Control System part ended, he would spend the remaining time cultivating the Guidance Technique and resting. The "Brainwave Remote Control System" part at level 25 had a duration of 15 hours, and with the remaining 9 hours, no matter how he allocated his time, it wasnt enough to perfectly complete both tasks. After all, just cultivating the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique would normally take around ten hours a day. In the end, he could only reduce his daily rest time to 4 hours, spending the remaining 5 hours on cultivating the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. As for Visualization of the Engraving Map, he hadnt yet tried to assist his cultivation with Soul Stones and Soul Cores and was unaware if they would be effective for him, who had already reached the peak of the First Stage of the Ordinary Thought State. In this half-month, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had continuously provided him with tens of thousands of Soul Stones and hundreds of First and Second Rank Soul Cores, even including two Third Rank Soul Cores. The total value exceeded 60,000 Merit Points. The reason for not reaching the anticipated higher value was firstly because it was not every day that suitable Soul Spirits would be encountered. On occasion, when large troops of Soul Spirits were encountered, nearing ten Third Rank members, Song Chi naturally didnt dare let the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines take action. Secondly, there were two instances where, after a successful haul, the return of the spoils was met with accidents en route, resulting in a total loss of the days gains. ... Inside the mountain base, after finishing his patrol duties, Song Chi just returned to his cave when in the next second, he completely concentrated his spiritual essence into the perspective of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines thousands of miles away. The four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were currently located in the shaded side of a hill more than 3,000 miles away from the base. Under Song Chis command, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines didnt wander around to hunt for any First or Second Rank Soul Spirits. Instead, they had already been waiting in the shaded area of this hill for over four hours. The reason for this was that Song Chi had noticed something unusual in this location. Four hours earlier, two Third Rank Soul Spirits who had remained in sight suddenly vanished without a trace, which piqued Song Chis interest significantly. Theres something fishy about an aberration, and he firmly believed in this saying. However curious he was, he still didnt dare let the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines get too close to investigate. After all, they were two Third Rank Peak Soul Spirits with the support of source laws. Although the Third Rank Strength Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines would likely escape unscathed if indeed discovered, Song Chi was worried about stirring the grass and startling the snake. If there truly was something valuable hidden here, rashly stirring up trouble was definitely the most foolish action, as it would certainly alert the nearby Soul Spirits. This area was under their control, and if he were to be discovered, not only would there no longer be a chance to explore the mystery, but they would have to wait for his clan members to push the frontline here. But that brings up a key point. Once the Song family members entered the scene, what would Song Chi get? He feared that even getting a sip of the soup would be a favor. Having thought through all the potential gains and risks, Song Chi became even more composed, quietly waiting. Yet, ten hours later, the two Third Rank Soul Spirits still hadnt reappeared. Suppressing the urge in his heart, Song Chi still refrained from any other action, simply waiting for the duration of the "Brainwave Remote Control System" to end. A few minutes later, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines hiding in the shadowy void stared blankly as the Brainwave Beacon attached to the lead figurine lost its effect, and without the Brainwave Beacon, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, who were over 3,000 miles away from Song Chi, the Summoner, naturally fell into a stupor. Chapter 286 - 169: Soul Stone, Soul Core_3 In the mountain stronghold, Song Chi canceled the summoning of these four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. After several minutes delay, these four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were then re-summoned into the Soldier Figurine Tree components. "I hope those two Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members wont suddenly appear in the next three hours!" The Brainwave Remote Control System component, enhanced to lv25, now had a cooldown period of just three hours and forty minutes. In less than four hours, he would deploy four more Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Suppressing his curiosity, Song Chi entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. After setting the time on his Communication Bracelet, he once again entered the All-Attributes Cultivation Room and began practicing the Guidance Technique. It was nearly four hours later that a sweat-drenched Song Chi ended his cultivation. In the Warship Summoning Room created below the stronghold, inside the re-summoned Cang Qiong, Song Chi reactivated the Fixed-Point Launch Pad component. With a flash of light, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines quietly vanished from the launch pad. Three thousand li away, in the same shadowed spot behind the hill, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines resumed their surveillance. As time passed, nearly ten more hours went by. Just as Song Chi was wondering whether the two Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members had left halfway, a faint spatial ripple suddenly emanated from the left foot of the hill ahead. The two Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members, who had disappeared into thin air the day before, reappeared in view. In the void, Song Chi, viewing this scene through the perspective of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, felt a stir in his heart. "It resembles the Spatial Veil technology, but isnt that something only a technological civilization could create? Or is it just similar?" While pondering, the two Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members looked around and, not noticing anything unusual, they then headed toward the rear of the hill. In the void, Song Chi considered for a moment but ultimately dismissed the idea of making a move against the two Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members. It wasnt for fear of being unable to win but for fear of startling the snake by hitting the grass. After all, whether he could kill them or not, it would likely alert the Soul Spirit Clan of the Southern Region. The two Third Rank members of the Soul Spirit Clan were no ordinary individuals; within their clan, Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members were already top-tier combatants, each with a position that could not possibly be low. Now that he knew about the secret space entrance in the shadowy part of the hill, he was even more curious about what lay beyond that seemingly Spatial Veil-like barrier. Instead of acting immediately, he waited for another half hour until he was sure that the two Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members had indeed left. Only then did he issue the command for the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to start their mission. Of course, his command primarily emphasized concealing their presence, striving to minimize the chance of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines being exposed. Three thousand li away, inside the stronghold, Song Chi took a slightly heavier breath. He was well aware that once the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines touched that Spatial Veil-like barrier, there was a significant chance of exposure. However, after much contemplation, he decided to have the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines go and investigate it themselves. The reason was simple. Only by understanding what exactly lay behind that spatial barrieror what kind of space it wascould he accurately assess its value, and only with a clear understanding of its value could he make subsequent decisions. If just four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could handle whatever was beyond that spatial barrier or bring it back, then naturally, that would be ideal. But what if they couldnt? What if it required his own personal intervention? That area lay three thousand li deep into the territory of the Soul Spirit Clan, a place that could rightfully be called a dragons pool and a tigers den. Therefore, he had to evaluate in advance whether what lay within was worth the risk. Chapter 287 - 170: Floating Land’s Spiritual Root [God Tempering Fruit Tree] Whirr! Just beneath a hill no more than a few dozen meters high, ripples suddenly emanated from the void as if a stone had been thrown into a tranquil lake, shattering the peace at the foot of the hill. Four figures stepped out from the void, revealing their full silhouettes. The surface of their pitch-black skin occasionally flickered with subtle, special energy fluctuations. Under this energy disturbance, the surrounding void seemed to resonate as if they could merge into the void at the fastest speed whenever they wished. At the forefront, the Soldier Figurine of the Void Assassin Clan, under the remote control of Song Chis brainwaves, reached its hand toward the position where the two third-tier Soul Spirit Clan members had previously appeared. Upon seeing the Soldier Figurines hand disappear completely, leaving only a part of the arm exposed, Song Chis gaze fixed; he could ascertain that the special barrier in front of him was indeed a Spatial Veil. Its function was completely identical to that of a spatial barrier, also meant to seal off the spaces inside and outside. Having clarified this point and very aware that he was remotely controlling a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, Song Chi did not hesitate and directly made the Figurine step into the Spatial Veil in front of him. Even if immense danger lurked on the other side of the veil, at worst, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine would be destroyed. After a brief spatial transition, what unfolded in their view was a spacious cave space, burrowed into the ground. The cave was vast, big enough to easily accommodate a full-bodied, kilometer-long, third-tier life form, according to Song Chis estimation. Beyond that, the rock walls around the cave had been deliberately embedded with glowing white fluorescing stones that shone brilliantly. With these stones illumination, no matter how vast the cave was, it was lit up as if it was daytime outside, allowing one to see the entirety of the space at a glance. However, it was precisely because of this that Song Chi, following the viewpoint of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, was suddenly shaken. At the temporary bases underground warship Summoning Room, Song Chi dashed out of the Cang Qiong as quickly as possible and then continued sprinting toward the cave above. Behind him, Cang Qiong, now shrinking to mini size, trailed after him, and the moment Song Chi burst out of the underground passageway, it entered his Ancestral Torch. At the mountain base, in front of Grandfather Song Mingsongs personal cave, the stone door was swiftly opened. When Song Mingsong saw that it was Song Chi outside the door, his eyes showed surprise, and then, remembering that his grandson would not come without urgent cause, his expression became solemn as he said: "Little Chi, whats..." Song Chi interrupted Song Mingsong before he could finish. "Grandpa, its extremely urgent; Ill explain on the way, but we must go now!" Above the southern side of the Melting Soul Mountain Range, the Furious Lion Cruiser, loaded with the blue component described as the "Void Membrane," ignited its engines and sped straight ahead. At this considerable speed, the Furious Lion quickly left the battle line currently controlled by the Song family and plunged into the area controlled by the Soul Spirit Clan. However, thanks to the special component, "Void Membrane," which had been enhanced to lv39, and the fact that the Furious Lion had not initiated any attacks along the way, the Soul Spirit Clan had not yet detected its presence. In the main control room of the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong suddenly turned his head, staring intently at Song Chi. "Little Chi, are you sure you didnt see it wrong? Is it really a God Tempering Fruit Tree?" Song Chi nodded gravely. "Im certain, Grandpa. Ive seen it with my own brainwaves. We need to hurry; there are quite a few Soul Spirit Clansmen in that underground cave, including two third-tier ones. My Figurines cant hold out much longer!!!" By Song Mingsongs side, Song Chis face paled, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He was not mistaken in his estimation; indeed, there was great danger in that underground cave space. Aside from the two third-tier Soul Spirit Clan members who had already left, there were surprisingly twenty fully armed Soul Spirit Clan guards stationed inside. What was worse, among these twenty Soul Spirit Clan guards were two third-tier members. Facing such an array, four third-tier Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could actually put up a fight, provided they could maximize their ambush and hunting abilities. To be blunt, killing those two third-tier Soul Spirit Clansmen wasnt difficult. But the key point was that they couldnt go on a reckless killing spree at the moment; instead, they had to guard the entrance to the cave space behind them to prevent these Soul Spirit Clansmen from rushing out and attracting more of their kind. Roar! Two gargantuan black serpents, nearly a kilometer in length, surged forward like dragons, with an unstoppable force as if to crush anything that stood in their way. In the face of these Blackwater Xuan Snakes, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, standing only one and a half meters tall, seemed like insignificant ants, utterly inconsequential. At the entrance of the cave, sensing the overwhelming momentum billowing from below, to be honest, the first thought that flashed through Song Chis mind was that they were an invincible force. There was no helping it; the size difference between the two sides was just too vast. In front of the fully grown Blackwater Xuan Snakes, the one-and-a-half-meter-tall Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could even be described as fragile. Nonetheless, despite this, he still had no intention of hiding in the void to dodge; it was easy to step aside, but should the two third-tier Blackwater Xuan Snakes break through the Spatial Veil, the commotion they could cause would probably alarm the entire surrounding area for hundreds of miles. They must not be allowed to leave; at the very least, enough time must be bought for Grandpas arrival. On the leading Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, Song Chis Brainwave Beacon issued a crystal-clear instruction. Chapter 288 - 170: Floating Land Spiritual Root [God Tempering Fruit Tree]_2 His gaze followed that of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, looking down into the depths of the cavern. In the deep underground of this cave space, there was a plant standing a hundred meters tall, its entire trunk covered with sharp wooden spikes each about a meter long. It was precisely because of the distinctive features of this ancient tree that Song Chi was able to recognize it upon first sight. The God Tempering Fruit Tree, a very special Floating Land plant, is not unique to the Soul Spirit Floating Land and may occasionally appear on some unknown Starry Sea Floating Land. This type of plant is exceedingly rare, hundreds or even thousands of times rarer than a chimera, but even so, Torch Human Civilization has recorded quite a few instances of it over its long history of over three hundred thousand years. Being a Divine Soul Type plant of the Floating Land, the value of the God Tempering Fruit Tree is extremely high. It bears fruit only once every three thousand years, and it takes another three thousand years for the fruit to fully mature into complete Divine Tempering Fruits. There are only twenty Divine Tempering Fruits every six thousand years, which greatly enhance the spiritual (mental, consciousness, soul thought) aspects of flesh-and-blood creatures. Looking at the God Tempering Fruit Tree now, although it does not bear the full twenty fruits, having only eight, and considering its still greenish peel, its clear that even these remaining eight are not yet fully ripe. However, this does not detract from their value. Even the unripe Divine Tempering Fruits have a considerable effect on refining spiritual force, just not as strong as when they are fully ripe. ... Turning his gaze away from the God Tempering Fruit Tree, Song Chis brainwaves also issued a new directive. A directive for a direct confrontation. Upon receiving the directive, the leading Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine immediately opened the backpack it carried and took out a drone of bizarre appearance. After embedding a few Terrastones into the drones energy slots, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine violently hurled the drone at the two Blackwater Xuan Snakes surging towards them from below. Without regard for the subsequent outcome, after launching the drone, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines almost instantly disappeared into the void. It was the next second after they merged with the void that the small drone collided with the top of one of the Blackwater Xuan Snakes heads. Boom! Boom! Boom! For a moment, a series of explosions too intense to describe echoed throughout the cave space. Even the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, which were hidden in the dark side of the void, did not dare to rashly scout the outside world at this moment, as the entire cave space was undergoing a full-scale distortion under the impact of the explosion at the Third Rank Peak Level, and using the Rift-Space Ability to check the outside world would probably cause the very consequences they had under control. Sensing the terrifying might of the explosion, Song Chi silently nodded and murmured to himself, "As expected of a Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drone made by goblins, its power is indeed astounding..." Indeed, that seemingly harmless mini drone was one of the five suicide bombing drones he had purchased from Goblin Luke. Considering the performance, the price of 100 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin for each drone seems justified, at least in terms of might. As for whether the terrifying impact of the explosion would affect the outside world, Song Chi was not worried about that. With the space isolation barrier in place, no matter how astonishing the commotion inside the cave space, it would be unlikely to transmit outside, eliminating the possibility of exposure. As the terrific wave of energy dissipated a bit, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines eagerly re-emerged from the void. The lingering energy fluctuations in the cave space were still significantly affecting their puppet bodies, but in order to ensure the defense of the cave entrance, Song Chi could not be concerned about that. Looking forward, the cave was now a scene of complete disarray. Debris strewn around, the two kilometer-long Blackwater Xuan Snakes coiled up on both sides of the caves passageways, dark blood seeping from their black scale armor, with large burnt wounds scattered across their bodies, clearly indicating the explosion of the Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drone had caused them grave injuries. However, this situation did not last long. The two Blackwater Xuan Snakes quickly rallied and, undeterred by the wounds on their bodies, twisted and lunged toward the entrance of the cave space again. A pair of serpentine pupils in vertical slits, the entire eyes a bright red, while at the same time, the familiar Divine Soul spikes rapidly congealed above the massive head. Roar! Amidst the roaring, countless Divine Soul spikes shot out, heading straight for the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Hum! With no other choice, Song Chi could only have the leading Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine vanish into the dark side of the void, hoping to evade the countless Divine Soul spikes attack. As puppets, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines didnt possess the concept of Spiritual Force and werent afraid of the Divine Soul attack, but the problem was that Song Chi couldnt withstand it: His Brainwave Beacon was synchronized with his true self, and any impact on that could cause trouble. At the moment, his spiritual force was still at the Ordinary Thought State First Rank, and even with the protection of the Blue Torch Seed, he was not necessarily able to withstand an attack from a Second Rank Soul Spirit Clan, not to mention a Third Rank Level? However, he thought too simply. The Divine Soul attack of the Third Rank Level Soul Spirit Clan was even more astonishing than he imagined, actually following along the spatial rift left by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, chasing all the way here. Hum hum hum! Aboard the Furious Lion, Song Chi suddenly heard a sharp buzzing sound in his ears, and the next second, his mind went almost completely blank, filled with that piercing buzz. Clearly, even if the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine entered the void early, it still couldnt avoid the attack of the Divine Soul spikes. While dazed, the abnormality in the underground cave space did not pause with him; the two Blackwater Xuan Snakes that were attacking all along made no delay, heading straight for the entrance of the cave space. In the depth of the cave, the two Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members understood clearly that the cave space must have been exposed; they had to find a way to notify their people to come over, otherwise, not only would they die here, but the God Tempering Fruit Tree would also be at risk of being snatched away. As for Song Chi, he was already powerless to do anything; if he couldnt even take care of himself, how could he have any strength left to block them? But just at this critical moment, a ripple suddenly passed through the spatial separation screen behind him, and soon Song Mingsongs figure appeared within it. He stood atop the head of a Third Rank Peak Thorned Flying Dragon, and after several commands, the Thorned Flying Dragon let out a roar, its massive mouth suddenly wide open as scorching flames spewed forth. Under the scorching Dragon Breath, the two swiftly advancing Blackwater Xuan Snakes speed sharply decreased, finally stopping obediently a hundred meters away from the entrance to the cave space. In the depths of the cave, the two Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members, undeterred, passed the command to attack through the Soul Seals in their minds to the two Blackwater Xuan Snakes, but the snakes did not obey. Instead, they trembled and coiled, not daring to move a step further. Atop the Thorned Flying Dragon, Song Mingsong wore a smile, not surprised in the least. The Third Rank Peak Thorned Flying Dragon he had enslaved was a creature of the Dragon Species, naturally possessing a bloodline suppression over ordinary snake creatures. After a brief moment of delight, Song Mingsongs gaze turned, looking down into the depths of the cave, and as his eyes fell on the spiky plant, he soon burst into laughter. Although Song Chi had been certain before, Song Mingsong still couldnt set aside his doubts without seeing it with his own eyes; not that he didnt trust his grandson, but hearing is not like seeing, especially regarding something as important as the God Tempering Fruit Tree, he dared not jump to conclusions before seeing it himself. "Good, good, good, it really is the God Tempering Fruit Tree!" Amidst the laughter, he made a beckoning gesture, summoning dozens of Third Rank Peak Flaming Soldier Figurines, while the Thorned Flying Dragon under his command rapidly plunged towards the two Blackwater Xuan Snakes below at his instruction. Now that the God Tempering Fruit Tree was confirmed, the next step was only one thing: to completely clear out all the Soul Spirit Clan from this cave space, to make sure they wouldnt, out of frustration and rage, damage the God Tempering Fruit Tree or the Divine Tempering Fruits. "Little Chi, keep an eye on that God Tempering Fruit Tree!" Song Mingsong gave Song Chi a nod, signaling him not to intervene and to just ensure the safety of the God Tempering Fruit Tree and the Divine Tempering Fruits. In response, Song Chis eyes surged with spirit, and several of the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines by his side were quietly replaced. Chapter 291 - 172: Quality Above the 7th Level Life Floating Land - Red Hearing Song Chis question, Song Mingsongs gaze shifted, looking beyond the projection screen toward the secret realms Floating Land Fragment. His eyes suddenly deepened, as if he was recalling the past. After a long while, he finally began to explain in detail. "Youre right in your thinking, the familys Immortal Puppet Tower and this batch of Immortal Domain Spirit Soil are indeed connected, they both come from the same Floating Land Fragment!" "Floating Land Fragment?" Song Chi asked again, puzzled. However, this was not a slip of the tongue on Song Mingsongs part. "Thats right, a Floating Land Fragment, a fragment even larger than an ordinary Third Rank Life Floating Land!" He said with conviction, and then continued: "The reason its called a Fragment is that many Torch Ship Captains who have entered this Floating Land have personally witnessed the edge where a colossal cut spans millions of kilometers, extremely smooth." Hearing this, Song Chis eyes widened, and his gaze involuntarily drifted downward. The Floating Land in the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm was also a collapsed Fragment, and according to what his grandfather had said earlier, such damage could only have been caused by the aftermath of a fight between Fifth Rank Life Forms of the Starry Sea; yet even so, the diameter of the destruction below was merely tens of thousands of kilometers. Song Chis mind buzzed, unable even to imagine the size of the creatures capable of causing such terrifying might. Keep in mind, a Fifth Rank unit of the Starry Sea is only ten thousand meters. Millions of kilometers, what kind of concept is that? Before he could think further, Song Mingsong continued: "It is hypothesized that the Fragment most likely originates from the Ancient Immortal Domain civilization, a shattered corner of a continent from that ancient time, and both the familys Immortal Puppet Tower and the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil in grandfathers hands came from that Fragment." Song Chi was still trying to wrap his head around this when he collected himself and asked another question. "A mere shattered fragment with a diameter of millions of kilometers, how big must the original Floating Land of the Starry Sea be that it belonged to? Fourth Rank? Or Fifth Rank?" Song Mingsong shook his head. "The original Sources rejection Rule Power of that Fragment is terrifying. Forget Fourth or Fifth Rank Life Forms, even when Chenxing Grand Duke himself took action, he couldnt inflict the slightest damage to the remaining Shield of the Fragment. Based on the Clan Elders conjecture, the original body of the Floating Land is at least a Sixth Rank Life Floating Land!" "Hiss!" Song Chi didnt realize how many times he had gasped in such a short period, but he couldnt help it; his grandfathers words were simply too astonishing. A Sixth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, what kind of existence was that? Just the Fifth Rank Dragon Spine Continent already spans more than ten light-years in diameter... Sixth Rank... Shaking his head, not delving further into the answer to this question, Song Chi deftly changed the subject to another key point his grandfather had mentioned. "Since even Chenxing Grand Duke couldnt tear through the remaining Shield of the Fragment, how did you all manage to get inside? Where exactly is this Fragment? Why have I never heard a whisper about it on the familys public channels?" Song Mingsong smiled. "This mysterious Floating Land Fragment is located in the southern Dusk Star Domain of the Principality; its been enveloped in a Fragment Shield filled with Rule Power all year round, waning only once every hundred to two hundred years. And taking advantage of this opportunity, the Level 5 and Level 6 entities of the principality will act together to open a temporary passage for the Torch Ship Captains to enter and explore. As for the news of this Fragment, it is mostly circulated among the higher echelons of the Principality. Your grandfather only happened to obtain a chance to enter, which is how I came to know all this." Suddenly enlightened, Song Chi now had a clear understanding of the basic situation regarding that Floating Land Fragment. "The Dusk Star Domain, huh..." His gaze shifted; the Dusk Star Domain was the southernmost Star Domain of Chenxing Principality. Although its development wasnt as long-established as Dinghai Star Domain, it was close to two thousand years old. If given the chance, he definitely wanted to check it out. Details about the ancient Immortal Domain civilization were of great interest to him. "Just when was the last time the Fragment opened?" Just as this thought surfaced, his grandfathers voice came through once more. "Your grandfather entered it 130 years ago, back then desperate for resources to push towards the Third Rank, so I took a gamble and tried. Calculating the time, the next weakening phase should not be far off." "Work hard to enhance the combat power of your flagship; if all goes well, you might have a chance to seek fortune within it. In over a thousand years, that Fragment has yielded multiple Red Epic Quality Strange Objects, and its even rumored to have produced a Starry Sea Oddity beyond the Red Epic Quality once." Hearing the words beyond Red Curios, Song Chis heart stirred. "Grandfather, what Quality is beyond Red Epic?" Information on high-level Starry Sea Oddities and ship components was tightly locked down, and to date, he had not heard of any Starry Sea Oddities or ship components beyond Red Epic Quality, hence his keen curiosity. In the communication projection, Song Mingsong glanced at his grandson. Originally planning to rebuke him slightly, but then realizing that his grandsons flagship probably already possessed an Orange Glory Quality component, it didnt seem too far-fetched for him to aspire higher; he still decided to utter two words strongly. "Silver!" He etched these two words deep into his heart; Song Chi narrowed his eyes just as his grandfather began to speak again. Chapter 292 - 172: Level 7 Life Floating Land - Quality Above Red_2 ``` However, the conversation did not continue on the previous topic. "Little Chi, how about transplanting it in that valley?" The valley Song Mingsong was pointing to was a serene one with mountains and water in the fragment of Floating Land below, far from the grove of Dragon Blood Trees, and without any other spiritual plants nearby, making it exceptionally suitable for planting the [God Tempering Fruit Tree]. Without giving a direct response, Song Chi thought for a while and finally asked tentatively. "Grandpa, this Spirit Earth that has been transformed from Lingzhi, can you actively replenish its spiritual mechanism and life force with some specific kind of resource?" Song Mingsong pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "Although this Spirit Earth is rich with the aura of Floating Land Origin, I have tried many methods over the years and yet have never been able to actively infuse Floating Land Origin into it, However, an energy ore that came with the initial purchase of this Spirit Earth does have an effect, but unfortunately, that kind of ore seems to be an exclusive mineral of the Immortal Domain civilization, apart from within that Floating Land Fragment, there is no other way to reliably produce it!" At these last words, Song Chis eyes, which were squinting tightly, suddenly brightened and he hurried to Cangqiongs storage room. "Is it this kind of stone!" He held out his hand, revealing two lustrous stones in his palm. These two lustrous stones were none other than the Spirit Stones commonly used by cultivators on the Primordial Continent. It seemed only those cultivators could use this item, so Song Chi didnt get too many, just a few samples he had taken from Zhou Ping. Sure enough, upon seeing the two Spirit Stones, Song Mingsongs eyes quickly gleamed with light. "Little Chi, where did you get these from? Can we ensure a stable output or purchase them later?" Although he didnt answer, the tone of Song Mingsongs voice already gave Song Chi his answer. He nodded quickly. "This thing is called a Spirit Stone. I obtained it unexpectedly at the Ruins Market. However, the creature that offered the Spirit Stone, like me, is also one of the markets patrons. If nothing goes wrong, it is possible to buy them steadily from him!" Hearing this, Song Mingsong naturally was overjoyed. Now, with this development, they had to replan the subsequent planting. After discussing for several minutes again, they finally decided to plant the God Tempering Fruit Tree together with the ten Dragon Blood Trees. ... On the edge of the wasteland of the Floating Land Fragment, in the grove of Dragon Blood Trees. After being busy for a while, the two finally transplanted the God Tempering Fruit Tree right in the center of the ten Dragon Blood Trees. Compared to the Dragon Blood Trees, which were only a dozen meters high, the hundred-meter-tall God Tempering Fruit Tree was so conspicuous. However, at that moment, the two of them were obviously not concerned with this detail; their gaze was fixed on the God Tempering Fruit Tree in front of them, fearing that it would react negatively at any second. Fortunately, the worst-case scenario did not occur. The ground glowed with a covering of three mu of Intermediate Rank Spirit Earth that included both the God Tempering Fruit Tree and the ten Dragon Blood Trees, the soil rich in spiritual mechanism and life force constantly nourishing the eleven spiritual plants. Perhaps it was precisely because of this support from the Spirit Earth that the God Tempering Fruit Tree showed no signs of rejection, and quietly took root in the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm. Seeing this, the grandfather and grandson both wiped their sweat. The decision to transplant like this was indeed a major riskif the transplantation failed, they would likely have lost the eight unripe God Tempering Fruits, and it would have been a total loss. But fortunately, the outcome was perfect, both God Tempering Fruits and the God Tempering Fruit Tree were saved, and moving forward, the Intermediate Rank Spirit Earth could also be effective for both the God Tempering Fruit Tree and the Dragon Blood Trees, a truly triple blessing. Once they confirmed the transplantation was indeed successful, the two did not stay longer in the mystic realm, quickly returning through the entrance to the Cave Space and then immediately heading toward the cave entrance without delay. ``` All matters concerning the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree had been resolved; now, the only thing left for them to do was to ensure their safety and return to the stronghold 3,000 miles away unscathed. Under Song Chis control, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines marked with the Brainwave Beacon were the first to break through the spatial isolation screen. A moment later, Song Chi shook his head. "No danger detected!" So, the two of them quickly left the underground cave space and returned to the clan stronghold aboard the Furious Lion without any issues. Seeing how the kilometer-long warship Furious Lion returned with ease from enemy-controlled territory without any detection by the Soul Spirit Clan, Song Chi immediately entertained the idea of acquiring a component similar to the "Void Membrane." At times, such a component would indeed be quite useful, especially for him who had some special plans in mindCangqiong required such a component even more. Besides the parts that could hide their presence, they also needed to acquire a sound-shielding component, which would greatly assist his subsequent actions. Upon returning to the stronghold, Song Mingsong quietly advised Song Chi. "Little Chi, once the eight Divine Tempering Fruits mature, you should acquire half of them. In the future, you will also receive one fruit per cycle from the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree." "Additionally, be cautious during patrols. Once the Soul Spirit Clan notices the situation in the underground cave space, theyll likely launch an attack." ... Inside the Cangqiong, in the underground battleship summoning room of the stronghold. "Do you know of any Divine Soul Resource Veins that your kin are unaware of?" In front of the main control platform, Song Chi was communicating with two Third Rank members of the Soul Spirit Clan through mind induction. Though the Soul Spirit Clan were the rulers of the Soul Spirit Floating Land and possessed many Third Rank members, strictly speaking, they belonged to the highest tier of Level 3 Starry Sea Civilizations among the lower-level civilizations. However, since they followed a path beyond the ordinary and had not developed starships or celestial boats for Starry Sea navigation, they remained confined to the interior of the Soul Spirit Floating Land and had not yet communicated with the outside Starry Sea. Saying all this, Song Chis point was clear: these Soul Spirit Clansmen didnt even understand the common language of the Starry Sea, making it difficult for both parties to communicate verbally. As for his clan, The First Direct Lineage had been researching the Soul Spirit Clan for nearly thirty years and had already developed a translation device specifically designed for them. However, it cost 500 Merit Points each, and Song Chi naturally didnt want to spend the money unnecessarily. With the "Bridge of the Mind" feature granted by the Enslavement Medal, they could convey messages directly through thoughts, fully understanding each others intentions without the need for verbal dialogue. While he was questioning the two Third Rank members of the Soul Spirit Clan, Song Chi opened the temporary Torch Bureau local network of the Soul Spirit Floating Land and typed in "warship stealth" and "sound shielding" as keywords before searching. Soon, multiple messages popped up, but the results were less than satisfactory. The message posts were mostly seeking purchases, evidencing that many people had recognized the great value of the territories still under the control of the Soul Spirit Clan. Disappointed, Song Chi closed the messages one after another, but one of the Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members soon offered him a pleasant surprise. "An undiscovered Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein a thousand miles west of the Melting Soul Mountain Range? Are you certain?" Shifting his gaze from the Torch network back to the Third Rank member of the Soul Spirit Clan on his left, Song Chis eyes went from the disappointment of a moment ago to the surprise of the present. An Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein, if it were true, would constitute a significant find. Although a single stone was worth only 3 Merit Points, the number of Soul Stones within a vein could be in the tens of thousands, and if it were a large-scale vein, the previous tens or even hundreds of millions were possible, undoubtedly a substantial resource. "Certain, I discovered that vein half a year ago. Because I was subsequently assigned to guard that cave space, I havent yet reported it. However, Im not sure about the exact reserves." Hearing this confirmed response, it was naturally impossible not to be excited. However, Song Chi didnt cease his current operations and instead opened the clans market on the local network. If he wanted to ensure the acquisition of that Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein, the components for stealth and noise suppression were indeed indispensable! Chapter 293 - 173: Mining of Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein and Merit Exchange ``` The Melting Soul Mountain Ranges western foothills extend for a thousand miles, and are still under the control of the Soul Spirit Clan; otherwise, the Song family members, with their various unique warship components, would have discovered and begun extensive mining of the Soul Stone veins that even the Soul Spirit Clan hasnt found. And since that area is still under the control of the Soul Spirit Clan, if we want to mine there without their knowledge. Its essential to have components for warship stealth and sound suppression. Not everywhere is like that Cave Space, with a special spatial separation screen that isolates it and prevents any commotion inside from attracting outside attention. "Hmm... This component isnt bad!" Song Chis eyes lit up as he found a suitable component in the familys exchange mall. Sonic Silence Field lv0 Quality: Blue Consumption: 500/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Upon activation, it creates a silent space within a 50-meter radius centered on the warship, within which all noise made by specified energy levels will not produce any sound. Duration: 1 hour; Buffer: 48 hours UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 Spectral Energy Points, 5 Life Cores (Zero Rank) Exchange Price: 5000 Merit Points After thinking it over, Song Chi purchased the blue component; although the 50-meter range was small, it was only lv0, and he assumed it could be further enhanced later on. As for not having enough Merit Points at the moment, he would just wait for the personnel responsible for delivery from the Family Merit Hall to arrive and then offset the cost with the Soul Stones he had. According to the Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan, that Intermediate Rank Soul Stone vein is at least a small one, and fully mining it would yield at least thirty thousand Intermediate Rank Soul Stones. Hmm, how does that saying go? The investments now are for greater returns in the future. Without pausing his actions, Song Chi continued browsing the mall for another ten minutes and eventually spent another 5000 Merit Points on a Void Membrane component, just like the one his grandfather had on his warship. Whether the family can produce this item steadily is still unknown, but as far as Song Chi has seen, this has already appeared four or five times. ... The Song Family Merit Hall, the branch located in the Soul Spirit Floating Land. "Theres a new order from the Southern Regions Melting Soul Mountain Range area, from a Second Rank Clansman named Song Chi in the Tenth Direct Vein, Void Membrane and Sonic Silence Fieldwho will go make the delivery?" In the western region of the Soul Spirit Floating Land, within a one-kilometer high mountain, the branch of the Family Merit Hall was set up here. As the Clansman responsible for sorting the order information spoke, the grand hall below buzzed with conversation, then a First Rank delivery Clansman spoke up. "Ill go, Im also familiar with the Southern Region..." But before he could finish speaking, he was suddenly interrupted by someone at the back of the hall. "Song Yan, did you just say Song Chi of the Tenth Direct Vein?" The interrupted Clansman was about to retort, but his angry expression instantly vanished when he turned around, replaced by respect. "Song Ze, why have you suddenly decided to make a trip to the Southern Region?" Indeed, the person who had interrupted was Song Ze, born of one of the familys two major legitimate bloodlines, that of the land lineage. As the great-grandson of a Fourth Rank Clan Elder and with his exceptional Innate Gift of Purple Fire, everyone tasked with this delivery knew that he was really just there as a formality; otherwise, he wouldnt have been assigned to the Merit Hall subsidiary. All he needed to do was to be a nominal delivery man, without the need to actually make deliveries. Once the expedition was over, he would naturally be allocated a significant amount of Divine Soul Type resources. So, his unexpected offer took others in the grand hall by surprise. Song Ze responded with a smile, gazing calmly at Song Yan, the order sorter above him. "Yes, Song Chi from the Tenth Direct Vein in the Southern Regions Melting Soul Mountain Range." After speaking, Song Ze nodded lightly, his face revealing a pensive expression. Then he looked up and said: "I will go!" Minutes later, discussions continued in the great hall of the mountain. "Whats gotten into him? A sudden whim?" "Who knows, maybe he just wanted to go out for a stroll!" "That too, being a Fourth Rank Clan Elders great-grandson, its understandable he occasionally wants to prove himself." "Still, I feel like it was hearing the name Song Chi that prompted Song Ze to react." ... In the Melting Soul Mountain Range, at the mountain stronghold. Inside his personal cave, Song Chi sat cross-legged on a stone platform, with his hands resting on his knees, each palm clutching several egg-sized Crystal Stones. Deep within his mind, the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint, which hadnt been visualized in over twenty days, resurfaced. Indeed, he was attempting to visualize with the help of Intermediate Rank Soul Stones. Ten minutes later, after the special Soul Power within the four Intermediate Rank Soul Stones had been drained, Song Chi opened his eyes again and tossed the stones, now turned into ordinary rocks, aside. He then carefully felt his own Spiritual strength. Soon, a look of joy crossed his face. "As expected, my Spiritual Force has made progress..." He pondered for a moment but soon began to sigh. Although there was indeed progress in his Spiritual Force, it wasnt significant. To break through the first stage of the Ordinary Thought State, he would likely need at least a hundred thousand Intermediate Rank Soul Stones. Thinking this, his eyes grew resolute, and the Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein spoken of by the Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan seemed more essential than ever. Just as he was prepared to continue visualizing with the Soul Stones, the Seed of Torch in his mind suddenly quivered. Upon reconnection to the temporary Torch network, he discovered that the familys delivery person was almost there. ``` Chapter 294 - 173: Mining of Intermediate Rank Soul Stone Vein and Merit Exchange_2 ``` He had to abandon the thought of continuing his cultivation and wait until he was outside the base before summoning the Cangqiong, which soared into the sky and reached thousands of kilometers above the Vault of Heaven. A few minutes later, a Torch Warship, also over a hundred meters long, sped toward him, and after closing the distance to the Cangqiong, the two warships established communication. Looking at the figure in the communication projection in front of him, surprise flickered in Song Chis eyes, but he didnt show it. His impression of Song Ze from the Earth Pulse was still very vivid; after all, they had passed through the 30th floor of the Immortal Puppet Tower together. "Brother Song Ze, I hadnt expected it would be you personally delivering it; you have my thanks for the trouble!" He didnt pretend not to recognize the other party; that would have been too deliberate. In the communication projection, Song Zes face wore a smile. "We didnt have a chance to greet each other during the Immortal Puppet Tower challenge; please dont take offense, Brother Chi!" Hearing what the other said, Song Chis mind gave a leap; he felt there was more to Song Zes words than met the ear. However, before he could say anything else, the other party had already opened the warships hatch, and a beam of tractive light shot out from it, bringing two components glowing with blue light floating toward the Cangqiong. Seeing this, Song Chi repeated the operation, and having successfully received the two components into the Cangqiong, he transferred over more than three thousand Intermediate-Rank Soul Stones to offset the 10,000 Merit Points debt. After completing these two steps in the process, Song Chi had thought Song Ze would say something more, to probe whether he had indeed passed the 30th floor of the Immortal Puppet Tower, but unexpectedly, Song Ze never mentioned it. "Brother Chi, now that weve become acquainted, Ill come to visit when I have more time!" After this abrupt remark, he turned the flagship around and quickly disappeared from the Cangqiongs view. Song Chi: ??? Not understanding the others maneuver, Song Chi didnt bother to ponder it any longer. After returning to the base, he once again went into the underground battleship summoning room to start enhancing the two newly acquired blue components. Thanks to the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform], he currently had over 1,600 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin in hand, and since enhancing the two components didnt require Titanium Crystals, Song Chi enhanced both to lv30 in one go. Theres no need to mention the [Sonic Silence Field] component; after enhancing it to lv30, its radius of silence increased from 50 meters to 10,000 meters. The duration went from 1 hour to 24 hours, and the buffer time was reduced to 15 hours. As for the [Void Membrane] component. Void Membrane lv30 Quality: Blue Feature: Void Stealth Consumption: 10,000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 5 minutes; Buffer: 6 hours Duration: 4 hours Effect: Conceals the warships whereabouts, priority 450 UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, 9,000 Spectral Energy Points {Void Stealth: The warship gains special resistance to the void, ignoring certain levels of void cracks and the effects of the Void Gangwind.} Packing away the remaining strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi left the battleship summoning room. In the bases cavern, Song Chi explained to his grandfather that he needed to leave for a while, possibly for about half a month. Song Mingsong repeatedly asked several questions and only nodded in agreement after confirming that Song Chi had sufficient self-protection capabilities. ... At the western foot of the Melting Soul Mountain Range, stretching westward along the mountains, the dense forest spans hundreds of miles, an environment where the Soul Spirit Clan loves to conceal themselves. Just a few hundred meters low in the Vault of Heaven, a warship concealed under a thin layer of void membrane slowly moved forward. Despite having the lv30 [Void Membrane] component hiding it, Song Chi did not dare to make the Cangqiong fly too fast; instead, it advanced with the engines at their lowest power. It couldnt be helped; although the [Void Membrane] could hide the ships body, a warships passage could expose more than just the ship itself, like the air currents and waves it generated. ``` ``` As for the roar of the engine, that, too, was shielded by the [Sonic Silence Field] component. "Master, its right below us!" In the main control room, upon hearing the reminder from the Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan member behind him, Song Chi gradually brought the Cangqiong to a halt. Instead of landing immediately, he had the ships semi-intelligent system carefully examine the radar image generated by the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] on one side. After ascertaining that there were no biological energy fluctuations of Second Rank or higher within a kilometer range below, and the nearest second-tier biological energy fluctuation was tens of thousands of meters away, he then maneuvered the Cangqiong to land. Squeak Squeak Squeak-- The Cangqiongs hatch door quickly opened, taking advantage of the lasting duration of the [Sonic Silence Field] component, he swiftly released three Furious Tiger Mining Carts that had been pre-loaded onto the warship at the Ruins Market, initiating the drilling operation in the designated area. In the main control room, staring at the radar image on one side, Song Chis brow furrowed. Read latest stories on empire The [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] did not show any special energy fluctuations underground. Logically speaking, if there really was an intermediate rank Soul Stone vein, his orange air patrol radar should have detected it. That "Magic Energy Detection" feature was no mere boast; it could detect the unique energy fluctuation frequencies of over ninety-nine percent of mineral resources. Having this doubt, he was somewhat puzzled. In this case, there must be a problem with one of them, either there were no intermediate rank Soul Stone veins deep underground and the enslaved Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan member had made a mistake, or there was a problem with the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar]. However, unable to pinpoint the exact reason in the short term, all he could do was wait. An hour later, the three Furious Tiger Mining Carts that had dug hundreds of meters downward provided the final answer. Four hundred meters below the ground, there indeed lay an intermediate rank Soul Stone vein, classified as medium-sized, with a preliminary estimate that the entire vein contained over 120,000 intermediate rank Soul Stones. Upon hearing this news, naturally, Song Chi was extremely delighted. 120,000 intermediate rank Soul Stones were equivalent to 360,000 Family Merit Points. Once all were mined, he could use a few Golden Merits to enslave a Third Rank Thorned Flying Dragon when he got back home. Even though a Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snake in its mini form was currently perched on his left shoulder, how could it compare to the Flying Dragon Species, ranked at the pinnacle of the fourth tier in the bloodline spectrum? The memory of how this creature had gone limp in the face of an equal-tier Thorned Flying Dragon still lingered vividly in his mind. While swiftly ordering the three Furious Tiger Mining Carts to commence mining with their onboard intelligence, Song Chi shifted his gaze back to the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar]. It was clear from this result that the problem lay with the orange radar, as it had failed to detect the existence of the intermediate rank Soul Stone vein below. After contemplating for a while, Song Chis mind flashed with various ideas and countless possibilities, pondering the reason for the malfunction of the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar]. He remembered in that asteroid belt, even the minerals located inside the asteroids could be clearly detected by this magical energy detection radar; why then did it fail today for this intermediate rank Soul Stone vein? After a long period of doubt, Song Chi finally concluded the most probable possibility in his mind. "Could it be because of the depth?" In that asteroid belt earlier, it seemed that none of the resources detected were buried four hundred meters deep inside an asteroid; in fact, not even two hundred or three hundred meters. At most, they were just over a hundred meters deep. With this in mind, to confirm his speculation, Song Chi once again took out the remaining Second-Rank Floating Land Origins and Titanium Crystals. Eventually, he spent 68 Titanium Crystals + 215 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin + nearly 5,000 Terrastones to enhance the orange radar component to lv30. Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar lv30 Quality: Orange ...... Detection Range: 1530 Light Hours Precision: 800 UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 60,000 Spectral Energy Points, 2,500 Terrastones, 32 Titanium Crystals {Magic Energy Detection:...} {Star Chart Collector: After entering an unfamiliar star domain, and after half an hours collection, the air patrol radar will automatically generate a detailed star chart of 250 times the detection range.} ps: It seems like theres no double Monthly Ticket this month, so if you have a ticket, just throw it my way, thanks! ``` Chapter 299 - 176: The 21 Light-Year Diameter Asteroid Belt ``` Arriving at the innermost part of the secret repository, Song Chis gaze never left the stone platform. If he was seeing correctly, the resources piled on this platform were exactly the titanium crystals he was currently in desperate need of. After strengthening the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] components, he had less than 120 titanium crystals left. Although he could acquire another 50 from the Ruins Market transactions the next day, it was still far from enough. Not to mention others, just the enhancement of the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] and [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] each required more than thirty titanium crystals to begin with. This meager amount of titanium crystals wouldnt support several enhancements. Come to think of it, how long had it been since these two components were enhanced to lv30? It seemed almost half a year now. During this long period, neither had been enhanced even once. Was it because he was unwilling to continue enhancing them? Of course not, it was because he lacked both titanium crystals and the Third Rank Floating Land Origin. If what he saw before him were indeed titanium crystals, then this would be like delivering coal in snowy weather. He picked up a luminous crystal from the stone platform and carefully examined it. A few seconds later, Song Chi turned his head with a joyful expression and asked Tuogu Hong: "Where did you obtain this ore from? Is there any more?" After careful identification, he was certain that the resources on this platform were titanium crystals, a strategic resource of the Torch Human Civilization. However, after counting them, the titanium crystals on the platform werent many. There were just over 500, no more than 520. Adding it to what was left in his possession before, he had exactly 630 titanium crystals. Hearing his question, Tuogu Hong immediately replied, but the answer made Song Chi sigh. According to him, these titanium crystals were also left by the ancestors of the Tuogu Tribe. It seemed that hundreds of years ago, they accidentally discovered a Titanium Crystal Vein. Realizing that this resource was quite extraordinary, even though they did not know its specific use, the elders of the Tuogu Tribe still stored it in the secret repository, preserving it until today. The only issue was that the vein they had found back then was a remnant deposit, just like the one discovered around Huanbai Towers Fragment Belt. However, it produced even fewer titanium crystals, just over 600. For hundreds of years, the weapon smiths of the Tuogu Tribe had been trying to explore the functions of titanium crystals, taking some sporadically, so in the end only this much was left. Suppressing the disappointment in his heart, Song Chi turned back, his face regaining the joyful expression. Regardless, the unexpected acquisition of more than 500 titanium crystals was definitely a pleasant surprise and certainly nothing to be disappointed about. With a light wave of his hand, the tool-person Zhao Lei appeared out of nowhere. Following Song Chis commands, Zhao Lei activated his mana to open the storage bag at his waist. Within a few minutes, all sorts of resources within the entire secret repository were collected into the storage bag, to Tuogu Hongs amazement. ... Above the Tuogu Tribes territory, the Cang Qiong soared out, quickly vanishing into the sky. As time passed, every region of the Blue Blood Floating Continent bore the marks of the Cang Qiongs presence, yet Song Chi didnt rush to leave the Floating Land. After all, it was a Second Rank Floating Land. Even though its Blue Blood Clan had been wiped out, the remaining value of the Floating Land was not insignificant. For example, the various potential mineral resources, rare biological resources, and the Floating Land Origin Core deep underground, all held considerable value. At the moment, what Cang Qiong was detecting were the mineral resources of this Blue Blood Floating Continent. Since a Titanium Crystal Vein had previously been present, Song Chi still held great expectations. As for biological resources, so far, Song Chi hadnt found any high-potential creatures worth focusing on besides Tuogu Hong. And the Floating Land Origin Core? Its the key that absorbs external cosmic energy and autonomously cycles to derive the Floating Land Origin; its the most valuable part of a Floating Land Origin. However, this is not something he could currently covet. Except for the Origin Core Fusion Bodies that had not fully evolved, all fully-formed Origin Cores are completely fused with their Floating Lands. Separating them from the Floating Land itself is tremendously difficult; it requires a High Rank creature much higher than the level of the Floating Land itself to take action. To extract the Origin Core of a Second Rank Floating Land, at least a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain would need to intervene using special methods to detach and take it away. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi delegated the task of reviewing the various energy wave fluctuations encountered along the way to the semi-automatic shipboard AI, while he himself controlled the warship, with a divided spiritual focus on several shipboard components. Having recently acquired more than 500 titanium crystals, 1400 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, and 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, it was natural to proceed with a new round of enhancement for Cangqiong. Discover stories with empire This time, he didnt overlook the several orange and red components on the warship. His gaze shifted among these four components for a moment, finally settling on the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon]. The [Enslavement Medal] didnt need much discussion; unless he could enhance it to Fourth Rank in one go, there was no point in considering it for now, given the limited benefits. The [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] was dismissed for the time being because it was ineffective against the Divine Soul Type attacks of the Soul Spirit Clan. As for the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree], it was simply adequate for now. But speaking of the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon], this main cannon was currently at lv30, and when facing ordinary Third Rank creatures, its damage was beyond questionbasically, two shots would do the job. However, during the previous attack on the nearly Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin Rule-boosted Third Rank Chimera, it was obviously somewhat lacking in firepower. Song Chi could understand; although it was an orange quality main cannon, after all, it was merely enhanced to lv30, just barely stepping into the Third Rank threshold, while each of those Third Rank Chimeras was bolstered by nearly Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin Rules, each with a combat power exceeding the peak of the Third Rank. ``` Chapter 300 - 176: The 21 Light-Year Diameter Asteroid Belt_2 By comparison, the fact that the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon can exhibit such firepower is already quite impressive. But understanding this does not mean Song Chi can accept it. Judging by the current advancement of the familys battlefront, it shouldnt take a year for the Southern Region, Central Region, and Northern Region to be completely under the familys control. By then, the two Clan Elders of The First Direct Lineage outside of the Floating Land will likely be able to arrive in person. Therefore, he does not have much time left. If he wants to acquire as many resources as possible from the Soul Spirit Floating Land, he cant wait until the familys battlefront has fully advanced. He must take the initiative to enter the territories controlled by the Soul Spirit Clan for exploration and search in advance. Stay updated with empire As such, it is impossible to completely avoid conflict with the high-rank Soul Spirit Clan, which is why he must further enhance the firepower of the Cang Qiong. The stronger the firepower of the Cang Qiong, the better the odds of success when encountering high-rank Soul Spirit Clan members, and the safer he will be. [Are you sure you want to use 20 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin + 350 Sunflame Ore + 32 Titanium Crystals to upgrade the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon from lv30 to lv31?] "Confirmed!" After seven consecutive enhancements, the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] was upgraded to lv37. Its not that Song Chi didnt want to continue enhancing it, but he ran out of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin. To upgrade this orange main cannon from lv30 to lv37, a total of 287 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin and 266 Titanium Crystals were spent. Now, he only had the last 67 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin left in his hands. Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon lv37 Quality: Orange Feature: Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light Feature 2: Main Cannon Might Enhancement of 122% Consumption: 3700/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 1,798,200 Charge: 4s; Buffer 5s UpRank Requirement: 69 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 49,000 Spectral Energy Points, 700 tons of Sunflame Ore, 46 Titanium Crystals But to be fair, the attributes of the lv37 [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] are impressive. The consumption of resources may be extravagant, but the enhancement of its attributes is substantial. Not to mention anything else, just the attack stat has skyrocketed from the previous 600,000 to nearly 1.8 million, almost a threefold increase. ... After ten hours, having preliminarily explored the entire Blue Blood Floating Continent and incidentally mined several valuable ore veins, Song Chi retracted all the Furious Tiger Mining Carts. Adding to the time previously spent clearing all Blue Blood Clan tribes, his exploration of the Alien Star Domain had taken over 22 hours, leaving not much time before his return. There are still quite a few resources left on this Blue Blood Floating Continent for mining. Some biological resources, if invested time to cultivate, could also yield some profit, but these would require time to slowly come to fruition. Naturally, Song Chi wasnt interested in that. With the time he had, he was better off going to the Asteroid Belt near the Spatial Anchor Point. What did it mean to have an Asteroid Belt spreading over 17 light-years in diameter? If gathered and merged into a single Starry Sea Floating Land, it would be at least a Rank 4 Starry Sea Floating Land. In other words, the potential value of that Asteroid Belt far exceeded the Blue Blood Floating Continent he stood upon. Clear about this, Song Chi naturally understood the basic issue of priority. In the vault of heaven above the Blue Blood Floating Continent, before leaving through the Ruins Market Secret Realm, Song Chi activated the Space Beacon Emitter component, marking the Blue Blood Floating Continent with a Pathfinder Mark. Though he had little interest in this Floating Land, he could later report it to his grandfather. A Rank 2 life-form Floating Land, though requiring the use of components like an Alien Domain Beacon Launcher to sustain the passage, albeit troublesome, was still worth deploying manpower to develop for the Tenth Direct Vein that had only recently been established. This kind of operation wasnt something exclusive to his lineage. The entire Song Family, the entire Chenxing Principality, and even all the factions of the Torch Human Civilization operated in this manner. The time and investment for remote development might be greater, but as long as it could be stabilized, the subsequent profits were still good. After marking the Pathfinder Mark, Song Chi left without any lingering attachment. As he retracted the Cang Qiong, his figure suddenly vanished. In an unnamed Asteroid Belt, within a kilometer diameter vacuum area inside the belt, with a faint spatial fluctuation, Song Chi appeared out of thin air. Since there wasnt much time left, mining the surrounding resources was of course impossible, and that wasnt his purpose for being there anyway. Looking over the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], he saw that within the radars detection range of over two Light Moons, there again appeared several Second-Rank and Third-Rank biological energy fluctuations, which with high probability was the same as a month ago - those humanoid Alien Races. Song Chi frowned, as his visit this time was not to clear out these humanoid Alien Races, but to place one of the two Third-Rank Soul Spirit Clan members in this Asteroid Belt to command the Furious Tiger Mining Carts and the standard civilian interstellar mining ships to slowly extract the resources from this Asteroid Belt. However, with so many Second and Third-Rank Alien Races appearing nearby, this plan was clearly problematic. A single Third-Rank Soul Spirit Clan member, if encountered by those humanoid Alien Races, would not be able to match them. Considering this, Song Chi rubbed his forehead, pondering what would be best to do. With only just over an hour left before his return, it was obviously too late for him to clear out the surrounding humanoid Alien Races. Therefore, there was only one method left: to leave this place and find an area far away from the activities of these humanoid Alien Races. Only by doing so could the Soul Spirit Clan safely command those Furious Tiger Mining Carts and standard civilian interstellar mining ships over the next month to commence mining this Asteroid Belt. Chapter 301 - 176: The 21 Light-Year Diameter Asteroid Belt_3 ``` Having extrapolated this far, Song Chi stopped pondering and calmly waited for the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] to finish generating the subsequent star chart. During the wait, Song Chi also harbored a faint sense of anticipation. After enhancing it to lv30, the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] components detection range had reached 1530 light hours, and the radius of the star charts generated by the collectors feature could even reach 44 light-years. That is to say, the diameter of the star charts generated by the magic energy detection radar hereafter could reach 88 light-years. With a star chart of such scope, there was a high probability it would fully illustrate the extent of this asteroid belt, and he was somewhat curious as to just how far this stretch of asteroid belt could possibly span. As time passed, after several dozen minutes, over twenty minutes before Cang Qiong was due to return, the star chart from the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] was finally produced. Upon taking a closer look, Song Chis eyebrows rose slightly. Indeed, as he had anticipated, this star chart did fully reveal the asteroid belt before him. And the final result showed that the length of this asteroid belt turned out to be an astonishing 21 light-years. This was a staggering figure, and even if it was fully condensed, this number would be greatly reduced, far from reaching the scale of the Dragon Spine Continent, but the immensity of this asteroid belts area could not be denied. After a brief moment of amazement, Song Chi turned his attention back to the prompts about the biological energy fluctuations; his first priority now was to find a suitable mining area. With the assistance of the semi-automatic shipboard intelligence, he quickly located several suitable mining spots. The asteroid belt was large enough, and there were quite a few humanoid alien species, but not so many as to cover the entire asteroid belt. Moreover, Song Chi noticed that the distribution of these humanoid alien species had a clear patternthey occupied zones that, on the star chart, formed an irregular sphere. Clearly, the center of this sphere was close to where their lair or temporary dwellings resided. He mentally noted this down, resolved to investigate the area in detail later on. Read new adventures at empire Song Chi found a suitable mining spot and then activated the [Purple River Translocation Device]; twenty minutes later, Cang Qiong translocated to a void area five light-years away. Upon successful arrival, the doors of Cang Qiong swiftly opened, and ten Furious Tiger Mining Carts along with two standard civilian interstellar mining ships emerged in succession, plus a Third Rank member of the Soul Spirit Clan and that Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snake. The task assigned to this Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan member was simplejust to manage the ten Furious Tiger Mining Carts and the two mining ships steadily, and to exploit the nearby resource points. Both the mining carts and ships were equipped with semi-automatic intelligence, so all that was required of it was to supervise the overall mining operation while the specific mining tasks could be performed autonomously by the mining carts and ships. Before returning, Song Chi also handed the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] token to this Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan, so it could enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at any time through this token, ensuring that the various mined ores could be delivered to him in real-time. As for whether the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] token would be used when the Ruins Market next opened, Song Chi, who could reclaim the token at any moment, wasnt worried in the slightest. If any alien species really wanted to exchange for the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], he could retrieve the token from the Soul Spirit Clan member with just a thought. In the end, Song Chi also sent a copy of the star chart generated by the Magic Energy Detection Radar to the civilian mining ship, so the Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan could have a clearer understanding of the surrounding resource point distribution, boosting the efficiency of subsequent mining operations. ps: Vote for me with your Monthly Ticket!! ``` Chapter 302 - 177: Red, Farewell to the Red Epic Treasures After giving some detailed instructions to the Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan member, Song Chi thought for a long time and decided to keep Zhao Lei as well, and transferred the "Ruins Market Walking Rank" to him. With ten Furious Tiger Mining Carts and two standard civilian interstellar mining ships available, and the detailed resource distribution map of surrounding veins given by the "Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar," it could be foreseen that the mining efficiency hereafter would be terrifyingly high. Thus, the challenge became how to deliver these resources to Song Chis own hands. Wait a month to come and collect them in person? That wasnt impossible, but a month was a considerable length of time, and it was unpredictable whether any emergency would occur in the meantime. Therefore, Song Chi still believed that it was safest to have the mined resources delivered to him in real time. And so, Zhao Lei was the natural choice for this task. With his high-level Storage Bag, he could transport large quantities of minerals to the Ruins Market at any time. As for the Soul Spirit Clan, although they were Third Rank and their speciality was Divine Soul Power, their physical strength was one of the weakest among their rank, only able to carry a few tons of materials at a time. To have them transport tens of thousands of tons of mined resources back and forth would be an unbearable ordeal. Enjoy new chapters from empire During this time, Zhao Lei had also used the Foundation Establishment Pill and successfully advanced to Foundation Establishment with the help of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Now that he was Second Rank, he had the basic ability to survive in the vastness of space and wasnt going to bite the dust from one misstep. After making these final arrangements, the Cang Qiong finally began its return journey. ... Soul Spirit Floating Land, Western Sky Dome. After violent spatial fluctuations, a 120-meter-long escort ship appeared high in the sky. Scanning the surroundings and finding no abnormalities, Cang Qiong sped towards the Southern Region. A day had passed; Song Yous mining operation should have completed only one-third, and it would take two more days to finish mining the intermediate rank Soul Stone vein. During these two days, he could survey the Southern Region to see if he could find one or two more veins. In this way, he could then comfortably initiate the next Ruins Market trade without worrying about wasting time. Even if he could find more than two veins, he could have Song You and his own flagship each guard one vein, opening the Ruins Market trade while both veins were being mined simultaneously, maximizing the use of time. Time passed, and although the Ruins Market could have been opened after a day, Song Chi was not in a hurry as he had just found a suitable vein for mining in the Southern Region. The next day, after Song You successfully finished mining the small vein in the Western Region, Song Chi made a trip and moved it from the Western to the Southern Region. In two days, after initially scanning one-third of the Southern Region, he successfully discovered two Soul Stone veins of intermediate rank or higher, one small and one medium-sized. The medium-sized intermediate rank Soul Stone vein was located at the mountains of the Southern Region where they were now. "Song You, the vein below us is mid-sized, with an estimated reserve of about 140,000 intermediate rank Soul Stones. Ill leave six Furious Tiger Mining Carts for you. Continue the operations as before, and of course, when youre done, you can take 14,000 stones. How does that sound?" Song You nodded his agreement repeatedly; there was naturally no reason for him to refuse. In just the past three days, he had obtained 3,200 intermediate rank Soul Stones, which translated to 9,600 Merit Points. Now, the 14,000 stones were worth a substantial 42,000 Family Merit Points. Such an easy money-making opportunity was something he wholeheartedly approved of with both hands and feet. After giving instructions to Song You, Cang Qiong set off again, heading millions of miles away to another intermediate rank Soul Stone vein. The small vein was estimated to have around 40,000 intermediate rank Soul Stones. Taking into account the remaining four Furious Tiger Mining Carts, it should take a little over two days to mine. Song Chi was slightly frustrated, regretting not buying more Furious Tiger Mining Carts when he first left the family. Twenty mining carts had seemed more than enough, but with half of them sent away to the asteroid belt, the number was noticeably insufficient. Otherwise, the mining efficiency could have been improved slightly. Upon reaching the location of the second Soul Stone vein, Song Chi released the last four Furious Tiger Mining Carts, and under the influence of the "Sonic Silence Field" component, the mining operation began. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, after giving a set of instructions to the remaining Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan member about maintaining the "Sonic Silence Field," he instructed them to halt the mining carts once the fields duration ended. Then, with a thought, Song Chi reached out with his mind towards another Soul Spirit Clan member light-years unknown away. "How are things on your side? How is the mining going?" After sending the message, it took about two minutes for a fragmented thought response to echo in his mind. "Master, currently... everything... normal, have... mined... some... resources, ready... for Zhao Lei... to transfer... to master... via... Travel Command at any time." Song Chi wasnt surprised by this intermittent response; he had tested it before from the star domain where the Yellow Sand Floating Continent was located and got a similar result. Clearly, while the Red Epic Component was powerful, it still seemed strained against the vastness of the Shattered Starry Sea, with high latency and broken thought transmission. Chapter 303 - 177: Red, Farewell to the Red Epic Relic_2 For this, Song Chi was already very satisfied. After all, he couldnt even begin to guess how many light-years separated him from that soul spirit clan member, so the fact that they could communicate at any time was already an incredible feat. Moreover, this was just ordinary contact, lets not forget he also had the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at his disposal. With a thought, his figure disappeared within the Cang Qiong. In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, as he entered, the Ruins Market Laws swiftly converged, augmenting his very being. Now, he once again made a mental connection with the soul spirit clan member in the asteroid belt. "Have Zhao Lei activate the Travel Command and enter the ruins market." Merely thirty seconds later, the soul spirit clans response echoed in the depths of his heart, and the voice was evidently much clearer. "Yes, Master, do you need... to bring those mined out ore... resources?" "Bring them!" A few minutes later, Song Chis gaze shifted, looking towards the third floor of the inn behind him. Zhao Lei had activated the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], and without being prohibited by him, the Ruins Market Master, he was already teleported into the Travel Room on the third floor of the inn. Walking up to the third floor, Song Chi gently pushed open the door to the only Travel Room currently open. During times when the market trading hadnt started, the owners of the [Travel Command] couldnt leave the Travel Room, but he, the Ruins Market Master, could enter at will. Inside the room, Zhao Lei bent forward in a salute. "Master!" Song Chi nodded slightly, and understanding his intentions, Zhao Lei lightly tapped his waist. The next second, a vast amount of ore resources appeared within the Travel Room. Ten Furious Tiger Mining Carts and two standard civilian interstellar mining ships were engaged in mining operations, and in just two days, they had mined out thousands of tons of ore. Without that storage bag at Zhao Leis waist, it would have taken who knows how long for that Third Rank soul spirit clan member to shuttle back and forth for such a quantity of ore resources. With a gentle wave of his hand, using the Power of Laws, he classified and sent all these ore resources into a dedicated ore selling shop. Song Chi gave Zhao Lei a glance, instructing him to return to the asteroid belt. After Zhao Lei departed, he too exited the inn. At the very inner part of the ruins market, in front of the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], Song Chis breathing was somewhat hurried, his eyes brimming with anticipation. After all, this was his first transaction since the market advanced to Second Rank. This time, not only Zero Rank and First Rank alien species could enter, but Second Rank aliens could as well. Second Rank Starry Sea Alien Race, the wealth in their hands surely surpassed that of the previous Zero Rank and First Rank by far, which meant that the trading volume of this ruins market would inevitably see a significant increase. Naturally, he was full of anticipation. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Chi clicked to activate the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform]. Light flashed, and more than seventy beams from the deployment platform shot up into the sky, being sent to various corners of the Shattered Starry Sea. After a brief delay, more than seventy swirling gateways slowly took shape outside the market entrance. As usual, the first to enter the ruins market was still that Goblin Luke. At each opening of the ruins market, he was always the one to maintain the highest enthusiasm for making money. Of course, before heading to his own shop, Lukes first stop was still the dedicated ore resource selling shop, where he removed a large cluster of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin from his carrying case. Hm, not more or less, precisely five hundred thousand strands. Then, using the five hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, he exchanged for one million Terrastone, and only then did Luke leave the mineral resource shop contentedly to restock at his House of Silver shop. ... Compared to him, Song Chi felt the same way. One million Terrastone, after adding the familys purchasing costs and labor fees, would only need 25,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Having sold it for the price of 500,000 strands, the profits were twenty times over; how could one not be satisfied? Enjoy new chapters from empire As usual, he took 100,000 strands for himself and planned to hand over the remaining 400,000 to his grandfather. Song Chi waited quietly for any disturbance at the entrance of the Ruins Market. As time passed, various forms of Starry Sea Alien Race creatures cautiously entered the Ruins Market, with the majority being Zero Rank and First Rank, although Second Rank were few, they were not absent. Having looked at the rule light screen at the entrance and seen their caution greatly decrease, they entered the Ruins Market with curiosity and began to repeatedly visit each shop. The hottest spot was not the potion shop, nor Goblin Lukes, nor the centaurs or Zhou Pings shops, but the mineral resource shop that had just completed a large restock. After such a long accumulation, the number of mineral types in the mineral resource shop had reached several thousands. Although these minerals were priced at more than ten times the market price in the Torch Human Civilization Territory, there still were many types of minerals that were in high demand in the star domains inhabited by these newly-arrived Alien Races, prompting them to purchase in large quantities. In response to this, Song Chi shook his head. Although he was the Ruins Market Lord, he did not have the power of foresight. Before the market trading began, he could not have known which minerals would be popular and, naturally, could not have adjusted the prices accordingly. But once the Ruins Market trading began, it was inappropriate to change the prices on a whim; such a move would not fit the ethos of the marketplace. ... Deep within the Starry Sea, in a vast unknown Star Domain. Dozens of oddly shaped starships were flying at full speed, coming close to the speed of light; their ship cannons were not idle, continuously roaring and firing into the dark expanse ahead. "Keep up the chase, there must be exceptional treasures in that stretch of interstellar ruins. Thats the remains of a Neutron Star from the Multiverse Era!" The words echoed through the dozen starships and the next second their speed increased even further. Several light-seconds ahead of these starships, another uniquely shaped starship was racing forward. However, compared to the ones chasing it, this starship was significantly damaged, and even its rear thrusters were flickering with sparks of electricity, indicating they were also compromised. Scanning the radar at his side, Elon on the starships control seat looked deathly pale. As a common citizen of the Star Origin Empire, today he had experienced the greatest ups and downs of his life. Firstly, as an interstellar scavenger, he had fortuitously found a new wormhole. Through it, he reached an unknown star domain and in this ancient area of ruins, he discovered a strange object of astonishing quality. Then, in a stroke of bad luck, he encountered another group of empire space pirates passing by, who happen to catch sight of his find, sparking the subsequent pursuit. As the distance on the radar between them closed, Elons heart turned cold. As an interstellar scavenger, his starships performance was inherently inferior to those of the space pirates behind him, and now with the thruster damaged, this almost certainly sealed his fate. Grinding his teeth, he glanced at the strange object emitting a dazzling red light and felt a surge of reluctance. With this Red Quality strange object, he was confident that he could soar to great heights with just a bit of time to develop quietly, and he might even become a formidable force within the Star Origin Empire one day. But his damn fate played a big joke on him. Despite his luck, he lacked the life to endure it. He had thought about handing over the Red Quality strange object in exchange for his life, but those behind him were infamous space pirates; how could they possibly spare him over a Red Epic Relic? As he raced on, the dozen starships behind him drew even closer, and just as Elon was completely losing hope and ready to end things with a self-destruct, a void portal appeared out of nowhere at the end of the dark expanse in front of him. Seeing this, Elon was overjoyed, as if a drowning man had grasped at a lifeline. He no longer cared about anything else and sped towards the void portal. ps: Some say the previous Enslavement Medal was quite underwhelming; the second Red Curio is coming, guess what component it will be! Chapter 304 - 178: Red Epic [Neutron Star Core Armor] (Request for Monthly Tickets) ``` The starship driven by Elon sped through the void and soon came to a halt in front of the spatial gate. But after verifying the size of the spatial gate, Elons expression turned sour. Given the dimensions of the gateway, it was clear that only he alone could enter; the starship beneath him would not be able to pass through. Consequently, he was left with only two choices. Either continue piloting the starship to flee, until ultimately being caught by the space pirates. Or take a gamble and enter the unknown spatial gate alone, to see if he might snatch a slim chance at survival. Within a mere two seconds, Elon made his decision. After all, the worst outcome was death either way; might as well take the risk. Thinking this, he swiftly grabbed the storage capsule beside him, and packed away the red curio on the ground. Squeak The airtight door of the starship opened, and Elon, wearing a suit of space combat armor, rapidly shot out of the ship. It was the only thing he possessed that was worthy of praise, the latest model of imperial solo combat armor he had stumbled upon years ago during a scavenging trip. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! From behind, the sharp sound of incoming gunfire whistled through the air. With no time to think, Elon stepped into the spatial gate before him. Accompanied by a violent spatial transition, even with the internal circulation system inside his combat armor, Elon felt somewhat queasy. When he regained his composure, he instinctively cast a wary glance around him. But as he peered through the entrance of the Ruins Market and saw the numerous otherworldly forms of the Stellar Sea creatures inside, Elon was stunned for a good while. It wasnt until he approached the entrance of the Ruins Market and saw the floating screen of rules that he had an epiphany. "Zhu Tian Ruins Market, fair trading, huh..." Smelling a hint of survival, Elon dashed through the grand entrance of the marketplace. Experience new stories on empire His armored figure naturally drew considerable attention, but he soon blended into the throng of creatures in the bustling stall area and was out of sight. In a corner of the free-stall zone, Song Chi, who had shapeshifted into a member of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race, was scrutinizing the man from a gods-eye view. Or more specifically, he was examining the special battle armor the man wore. The style of the armor fit the Starry Sea Human Race perfectly, so even without seeing the face of the person inside, Song Chi could deduce that the other party was most likely a member of the Starry Sea Human Race as well. Musing on this, with a thought, the power of Laws subtly circulated around him, and in the next second, the face hidden under the battle armor was fully revealed to him. "Indeed, a member of the Starry Sea Human Race..." Having confirmed his suspicion, Song Chis focus returned to the other partys special battle armor. He called it battle armor, rather than exoskeleton or mecha, because this mechanical battle armor was fairly lightweight and much unlike the cumbersome exoskeleton armor or mechas. Of course, it certainly wasnt as advanced as the bionic skin battle armor Song Chi wore close to his body, but it was comparable to the iron armors that ancient dynastic warriors used to wear. More flexible and better suited to solo combat than the exoskeleton powered armors or the more exaggerated mechas. After meticulously examining with the power of Laws for quite some time, Song Chi had a basic assessment. "A Second Rank defense alloy layer, which includes an internal circulation system. It uses a miniature nuclear fusion reactor as its power source and seems to have a light firepower system..." After mumbling this in his mind, Song Chi concluded that the overall performance of this gadget absolutely crushed the military exoskeleton powered armors from the Chenxing Principality. And not only the Chenxing Principality, but most of the Torch Human Civilization Territorys solo exoskeleton armors also couldnt match the performance of this battle armor. Upon reaching this conclusion, Song Chis interest was immediately piqued. If it had such a significant advantage in performance, it meant that if he brought it to the Torch Human Civilization Territory, it would certainly have a substantial market. And as long as the cost price of this special solo combat armor was right, the potential profit margin could be huge. Thinking this, Song Chi was about to approach and try striking up a conversation with the other party when the latter suddenly made an unexpected move. The man had browsed several stalls and, not finding the item he sought, could no longer contain his impatience. He pulled out a capsule-like object, about a dozen centimeters long and made of some unknown material, from the back of his waist on his armor. Just as Song Chi was wondering, the man snapped open the capsule-like item, followed by a flash of red light that spread across the entire space of the Ruins Market. "A red Starry Sea Oddity? Did someone really bring out a red Strange Object for trade?" "Are you kidding me, this level of object is up for trade?" "Hurry, hurry, dont push, let me have a look at what Strange Object it is." ... In an instant, the entire Ruins Market was boiling over. The already bustling Zhu Tian Ruins Market reached a new climax with the appearance of this red Strange Object. Even Song Chi, the Ruins Market Lord, who already possessed a red Strange Object, couldnt calm down for a long time. In the center of the free-stall zone, Elon, with the opened storage capsule in hand, bellowed in the common language of the Starry Sea. Thanks to a special amplification from his armor, his voice echoed immensely, reaching the ears of virtually every creature in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at that moment. "Red Epic Quality Strange Object, a Neutron Star Core, priority exchange for lifesaving items. Interested parties may make their offers, and I will consider whom to trade with at my discretion!" With that, he placed the dazzling red-glowing, pitch-black sphere, about the size of a ping-pong ball, on the stall in front of him. ``` Chapter 305 - 178: Red Epic [Neutron Star Core Armor] (Requesting Monthly Tickets)_2 Amid the crowd, Song Chi had already used the Power of Laws, undetectably squeezing to the very front, his focused gaze converging on the pitch-black sphere. Suddenly, a flash of radiance appeared before his eyes, and the attributes of the [Neutron Star Core] Oddity emerged. [Marvel: Neutron Star Core] [Quality: Red] [Convertible: Neutron Star Core Armor] [Note: Originating from the remains of a neutron star left over from a certain universe in the Multiverse Era, after endless eons, it has evolved into a Starry Sea Oddity. Due to a long period of energy deprivation, as the energy of the Neutron Star Remains was exhausted, it gradually degraded into a Red Curio.] Having read the attributes of this marvel, a strong luminescence surfaced in the depths of Song Chis eyes. Of course, with the cover of the Power of Laws, this subtle change in expression would not be detected by other beings. His eyes focused on the two most crucial words on the attribute panel in front of him: Degraded! Even after degradation, it remained a Red Quality Oddity. What did that signify? It meant that initially, this [Neutron Star Core] was likely an Oddity of even higher quality. And even though it had since degraded to red, there was a significant difference. Typical Red Oddities, whether in terms of inherent attributes or future potential, could not compare to a Red Oddity that was once of a higher quality. Thinking this, Song Chis thoughts shifted again as a wave of the Power of Laws enveloped strands of Spectral Energy, brushing over the [Neutron Star Core]. Before long, the specific attributes that the Oddity would have once transformed into a warship component appeared. Neutron Star Core Armor lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Neutron Star Fission Feature 2: Neutron Star Core Pulse Feature 3: Armor Defense Value additionally increased by 70% Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defense: 36 No need for charge or buffer Discover exclusive tales on empire UpRank Requirement: 50 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 5000 Spectral Energy Points, 5kg Cobalt Stone {Neutron Star Fission: Spend 5000 Spectral Energy Points, and the warship temporarily transforms into a miniature neutron star form, defending against attacks from the outside world, duration 10s, cooldown time 72 hours.} {Neutron Star Core Pulse: The armor layers converted from the Neutron Star Core contain endless pulse energy. When the warship suffers damage, these infinite pulse energy waves will continuously repair both the warship armor and the Energy Shield, restoring 1% of the armor layer every 30s, and 1% of the Shipborne Energy Shield Value every 60s.} Song Chis breathing grew a bit heavy, and what was already a disturbed lake in his heart now turned into a raging storm. If observing the properties of the [Neutron Star Core] Oddity had only slightly excited him, then after seeing the detailed attributes of the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component, he completely blended in with the surrounding Alien Races, feeling nothing but a burning desire and covetousness for the marvel. However, unlike these Alien Races around him who dared only think to themselves, Song Chi was genuinely determined to obtain it. The warship component that the [Neutron Star Core] Oddity could be transformed into was definitely the cream of the crop, its three features each more impressive than the last. The first feature, a 70% increase in armor protection, goes without saying. Compared to the Orange Quality [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator]s "Defense Value Doubled," in other words, a fixed increase of 100%, this feature certainly was not as significant at the start. ``` But the key point is that the defense value doubling feature of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator is fixed and unchanging, no matter how much it is enhanced, it will always be 100%. However, this [Neutron Star Core Armor] is different, its initial value is only 70%, but as it is subsequently enhanced, this increment ratio will continue to rise, later on, not to mention 100%, I fear even 150% wont be the limit. Additionally, the "Neutron Star Fission" feature, although it appears to be the same type of ability as "Obsidian Guardian," can neutron stars truly be compared with obsidian? In his previous life, neutron stars were one of the strongest celestial bodies in the universe, usually compared with black holes, and obsidian wouldnt even qualify as a little brother in its presence. Song Chi estimated that once he obtained this [Neutron Star Core Armor] and enhanced it to lv30, and once the Neutron Star Fission feature was activated in the future, turning the Cangqiong into a miniature neutron star state, it would likely be able to withstand attacks from Fifth Rank beings. And that "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature, its effect is equally astounding, as long as the equipped warship is damaged, it can continuously repair the warship armor and energy shield. Perhaps right now repairing 1% every 30s and 60s does seem a bit low, but it can be enhanced along with the component. As long as the enhancement level is increased, it will definitely be an incredibly dominant feature. Lost in thought, there were already many alien species starting to bid one after another by his side. As if they had a tacit understanding, nearly all the bidding alien creatures were Second Rank, obviously those Zero Rank and First Rank alien species felt they didnt have anything impressive to offer and did not join in the bidding. However, as the Lord of the Ruins Market, Song Chi clearly felt that with the appearance of this Red Curio, many alien species began leaving the Ruins Market. They were in a hurry, and if he was not mistaken, these aliens were likely going to notify the high-ranking beings of their respective species on the outside. With nearly eighty spatial gates, its impossible that all were discovered by chance by solitary creatures; there are always some that are discovered by an entire tribe or clan, who send their lower Zero, First, and Second Rank creatures to trade inside, while they themselves wait outside the spatial gates of the Ruins Market. For these types of forces, Song Chi actually didnt want to see them because each additional power would mean another competitor for him, thus reducing his chances of obtaining this piece of Red warship armor. Yet he couldnt take action to prevent them, as that would go against the detached market ethos he had always maintained for the Ruins Market. He furrowed his brows, but soon returned to his usual expression. If he only had a [Ruins Market Guest Token] in his hand right now, it might indeed be a bit uncertain, but for the newly appeared [Ruins Market Walking Rank] after his promotion to Second Rank, he still had enough confidence. Not to mention anything else, just the ability to allow a creature to increase its combat power by one Great Rank out of thin air was definitely the best life-saving measure. Thinking it over, the bidding in the venue had reached a fever pitch. "I offer three Third Rank Fire Ape puppets, activated by [Spirit Summoning Charms], requiring no mana to control, and can protect the user for half an hour!" The one who spoke was one of the few First Rank beings in the auction, and an old acquaintance of Song Chi, Zhou Ping from the Luofu Sword Sect. On the other side, a sharp voice also quickly rose. "Lord Luke is willing to offer one Third Rank Magic Shield Belt and ten Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drones; the former can create a Third Rank single-target magic shield, while the latter possesses Third Rank might." ... Though the voices of bidding continued without pause, it was clear that the offered items were far from matching the value of a Red Curio. Yet all the alien species present, as if in agreement, all relied on the fact that Elon had a Sword of Damocles hanging over his head, continuing to bid without ever raising the value too high. Suddenly, a First Rank alien who had briefly left the Ruins Market but then quickly returned, broke the unspoken consensus by calling out a bid. "I have one Orange Quality dark energy field stone, which can release a dark energy field lasting half an hour every ten days to withstand attacks from Fourth Rank beings." As this First Rank alien spoke out, Elon, who had been silent behind the stall, clearly showed a touch of interest in his eyes. Among all the bidders present, this creature was clearly the highest bidder. An Orange Quality curio, although far from a Red Epic Relic, was not a consumable item and could be used multiple times in the future. The cooldown period of ten days might be a bit long, but considering the offers from other alien species, this was indeed an extremely fair bid. Taking that into account, Elon was naturally tempted. ps: The protagonist hasnt been suppressed this time, right? ``` Chapter 306 - 179: Obtaining the [Neutron Star Core Armor] · Major Enhancement for Cang Qiong This was far from the end. That First Rank Alien Race member was like a stone breaking the calm surface of a lake, quickly rippling across the entire surface. "I have an Orange Quality Short-Range Teleportation Stone here. Once activated, it can teleport oneself up to a light-year away." "A damaged Earth Attribute Law Crystal that can temporarily enter a state of being imbued with Fourth Rank demi-god Law Powers, possessing the strength of the Fourth Rank." ... The most surprised by this succession of bid calls in the venue were none other than the two individuals. Besides Elon, who was personally involved, it was Song Chi, the Ruins Market Master. Although he had guessed that those Alien Species who had left for a trip would bring back quite a few good items, the appearance of several Orange Glory Quality Strange Objects in succession still meant something to him. It wasnt so much about competitive pressure; it was more about the realization that his current fortune was still too meager. Why were all these Orange Oddities bouncing out at this moment? Why had they never appeared before? The reason was that his Oddity Exchange Shop in the Ruins Market had too few oddities to arouse the interest of those Alien Races, or rather, that the quality of those oddities was not high enough to attract the attention of those high-ranking beings behind the Alien Races. After all, there was only one Orange Oddity in the Oddity Exchange Shop at the moment, which could only be exchanged for a Red Origin Heavenly Fire Oddity of the same quality. "It looks like Im going to have to get my hands on some more high-quality strange objects later. Should I try with the family?" Sighing, Song Chi turned his thoughts to the Dinghai Song Family, an ancient family with a heritage nearly three thousand years old. In the entire Torch Human Civilization Territory, the Dinghai Song Family might not count as much, but if were talking solely about the Chenxing Principality, the Song Family was definitely a colossal entity with substantial weight. With such an enduring legacy, surely the family had accumulated a number of high-quality strange objects that couldnt be transformed into fleet components? Thinking this, he quickly shook his head again. Let alone attracting attention, there likely wasnt much of such stockpiled oddities within the Song Family. The reason was simple. For those ordinary forces, it might be difficult to trade with alien civilizations outside the Torch Human Civilization Territory, but for the Dinghai Song Family, who had a Torch Ship Captain of the Fifth Rank Level, this was actually quite simple. This meant that the high-quality strange objects accumulated by the Song Family over thousands of years, which couldnt be transformed into fleet components, were likely already traded away. ... The time within the venue flew by, but the auction for the Red Epic Relic still hadnt come to an end. Elon was not foolish; after many rounds of bidding by those around him, his mindset gradually shifted from initial anxiety to holding out for a better offer. He had entered the Ruins Market shortly after it had opened, and there was still plenty of time remaining, which made him even less eager to make a decision. He had even started to entertain other ideas beyond just survival; he contemplated using this Red Quality item to better pave the way for his extraordinary path in the future. For his part, Song Chi was not in a hurry to intervene. Since he had decided to use the Ruins Market Walking Command, it was necessary to do so in the capacity of the Ruins Market Lord. Therefore, it was better to make a bid at the final stage and decisively conclude the auction, aligning closely with the Ruins Markets inherent mystery and unknown. ... Discover more content at empire Time passed, and several more hours went by. As time moved on, the number of Alien Species in the Ruins Market reached a new height. At the entrance vortex portal, a wave of spatial fluctuations came forth; although this fluctuation had been triggered countless times, it now drew the attention of Song Chi, the Ruins Market Lord. If his senses were not mistaken, this particular spatial fluctuation was from the same portal that the owner of the Neutron Star Core had used to enter earlier. "Getting impatient, are they?" It was not hard to guess that most likely, it was the human who had brought in the Neutron Star Corethat persons enemies had grown impatient waiting and had decided to enter the Ruins Market themselves through the spatial gate. With this deduction, Song Chis thoughts shifted back to the still-ongoing auction booth. Sure enough, the human who had been reveling in the thrill of continuous bidding just moments ago reacted immediately upon noticing several figures entering through the Ruins Market entrance. Despite the concealment of mechanical battle armor, making it impossible for other Alien Species to discern any specific changes in his expression, Song Chi, the Ruins Market Lord, could. "Just as I thought..." Watching the humans face flash with intense panic and fear, Song Chi knew the answer. And with this incident, an auction that had lasted for several hours began to change. The previously nonchalant Elon, who had been holding out for a better offer, lost the desire to delay any further. His thoughts raced in his mind, and his gaze shifted back and forth rapidly among the highest bidders during this time. About five minutes later, seeing that the timing was almost right, Song Chis spirit moved. As his thoughts changed, all beings in the Ruins Market instinctively raised their heads, looking towards the vault of the Ruins Market sky. As if on cue, the previously serene sky of the Ruins Market began to churn with clouds and wind. Innumerable powers of the Ruins Market Laws swiftly converged, eventually forming an illusory Law Golden Dragon, a kilometer in length, above everyones heads. With a majestic roar, as if the cry of an ancient dragon, rang out like a thunderclap on a clear day, resonating distinctly in the minds of every Alien Race being present. Chapter 307 - 179: Obtaining the [Neutron Star Core Armor] · Major Enhancement for Cang Qiong_2 On one side of the free vending area, Zhou Ping, clad in a robe, had a flash in his eyes. "So, the mysterious Ruins Market Lord is finally about to make a move..." Above the Vault of Heaven, the Law Golden Dragons mouth opened wide, and from within the intense and brilliant golden light, a Silver Token shimmering with silver luminescence floated down. At the same time, the words "Ruins Market Travel Command" written with the Power of Laws also floated above the Vault of Heaven. Upon seeing the "Ruins Market Travel Command" and the Silver Token, Zhou Ping, who had seemed rather composed, suddenly had his pupils dilate. "Its actually not a Ruins Market Guest Token, but a completely new kind of token." "But who knows what capabilities this Ruins Market Travel Command will have?" "Indeed, the mysterious Ruins Market Lord has more, better items in his possession, its just that the things offered by all the creatures that have entered the Ruins Market so far have not been enough to bring them out!!!" ... In just a few seconds, Zhou Ping imagined a lot and also secretly decided, after this Ruins Market transaction concludes, to definitely suggest to the higher-ups of his Sect that they must offer more and more precious treasures. It was not just him; Goblin Luke, centaurs, and those Alien Species that had received a "Ruins Market Guest Token" in the past few transactions, all thought the same. Song Chi was unaware of these thoughts in their hearts, and of course, he had some guesses prior to this, but now he had no time to pay attention to these. After creating the words "Ruins Market Travel Command," his thoughts turned again and the detailed introduction related to the Ruins Market Travel Command also emerged below. "Hiss, unlimited entry to the Ruins Market, does this not mean that as long as you obtain this Ruins Market Travel Command, you can always enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in the future?" "Although this is very important, what I value more is that Law Enhancement ability that allows battles beyond ones rank. Unlike that damaged Earth Attribute Law Crystal before, although the shattered Law Crystal only allowed temporary possession of Fourth Rank power and could only be used once, the Law Enhancement ability of this Ruins Market Travel Command can be used once every month, definitely a divine skill that combines saving oneself, seizing treasure, and adventuring into one." "Is that existence behind the Ruins Market using the Ruins Market Travel Command to exchange for that Red Quality Neutron Star Core?" ... As the detailed information of the Ruins Market Travel Command was listed one by one, the marketplace of the Alien Race suddenly exploded into discussion, with opinions and voices overlapping each other. In a corner, Zhou Ping, already full of anticipation, now had his eyes brimming with eagerness. The attributes of this "Ruins Market Travel Command" were even more perfect than he had imagined, not only boasting a temporary space that could serve as a sanctuary at any time, but its Law Enhancement ability also set his heart aflame. With the strong support of his Sect, he was now at the peak of Qi Cultivation, and in not too long he would be able to enter the Foundation Establishment Stage. By then, if he could possess a Ruins Market Travel Command, he would be able to perform feats like battling Golden Core experts while at the Foundation Establishment Stage, which could be deemed an against-the-heavens act. Thinking this, his mind seemed to be under a spell, the thought deeply engrained and impossible to dispel. His inner thoughts gradually transformed into how to come up with a perfect excuse to make the Sect acquire the resource sufficient to trade for this Ruins Market Travel Command on his behalf. ... While all the Alien Species hearts were stirred, the Law Golden Dragon in the sky above made another move. Law flowed, and once more the dragons mouth produced a strand of golden light, which traveled straight down and transformed into a passage of Law text in front of the human clad in Mechanical Battle Armor below. "If thou art willing, trade this command for the Neutron Star Core, with a usage period of three years." As Elon scanned over the text of Law, the words dispersed into the wind as if they had never appeared before. Discover stories at empire In the corner of the free vending area, Song Chi, disguised as a member of the Blue Blood Clan, looked on with an indifferent gaze, silently waiting for the other partys final decision. At that moment, there was none of the previous anxiety and nervousness in his heart, but rather a calmness, confident in the terms he had offered. Why three years? Before offering this usage period, he naturally had his considerations. Three years, to all the creatures of the Shattered Starry Seas during the Great Era of the Starry Seas, might seem a negligible time, yet, for the monthly trades of the Ruins Market, it meant a whole 36 transactions. Likewise, for the Ruins Market Travel Command, it meant 36 opportunities of Law Enhancement. With such a premise, as long as Elon wasnt too foolish, he would be more than able to use these three years to completely rise up and become a dominant character. Thus, he believed, if the other party was sensible, they likely wouldnt consider any trade terms beyond the Ruins Market Travel Command. After a moment of silence, Elons flickering gaze suddenly stilled, then he raised his head and respectfully tried to address the Vault of Heaven of the Ruins Market: "Three years is too short, oh great and exalted Ruins Market Lord, could you perhaps extend it to five years?" The moment his words were heard, the noisy Ruins Market fell silent, as all the Alien Species thoughtfully looked up, curious as to what response the being behind the Ruins Market would give. However, as time passed, disappointment appeared on their faces one after another. The Law Golden Dragon in the sky remained swirling, but there was no further response. Chapter 308 - 179: Obtaining the [Neutron Star Core Armor] · Major Enhancement for Cang Qiong_3 Of course, the most disappointed person was Elon himself. In his view, even if it was just one more year or even half a year, thatd be good, but the mysterious Ruins Market Lord was clearly the kind who stuck firmly to their word. Once the price was given, there would be no more arbitrary changes. In a corner, Song Chis expression remained calm. He knew very well that for the alien races present, his lack of response was the best reply, which also once again practiced the Ruins Markets own detached attitude. However, that was just on the surface. In reality, Song Chi was still somewhat anxious. He was genuinely afraid that if the human didnt want to raise the price, they would turn around and deal with the other aliens instead. If that were to happen, he feared he would be irritated for quite some time. This piece of "Neutron Star Core Armor" was a piece of warship armor of Top Rank quality. If he missed this opportunity, he had no idea how long it would be before he encountered another piece of Red Quality warship armor. Luckily, the worst-case scenario did not eventuate, and after some hesitation, Elon agreed to exchange the "Ruins Market Walking Rank". And the moment he agreed, Song Chi noticed that several humans who had entered the Ruins Market later were all rushing towards the Ruins Market gate. In the crowd, Elon also saw this scene and swiftly tossed the "Neutron Star Core" he held into the sky. The Power of Laws above The Vault of Heaven effortlessly swept up the pitch-black sphere. At the same time, a faint spatial fluctuation emanated from in front of Elon, and the silver "Ruins Market Walking Rank" materialized out of thin air before him. Grasping the Ruins Market Walking Rank, Elon, without any hesitation, quickly broke free from the crowd and followed the star thieves who were eager to leave. Although he had now obtained the "Ruins Market Walking Rank" and could temporarily gain Third Rank combat power, he was very aware that the starship he left in the outside world must have been destroyed by the star thieves. Without the aid of his starship, relying solely on Third Rank combat power, he was not 100% sure he could defeat the group of star thieves. Therefore, taking the offensive was the key to his chances of success. If he allowed the star thieves to go out and send a signal first, his already difficult situation would worsen, and naturally, he was not going to stand by and let that happen. Watching both groups rush into the Void Gate one after another, the various aliens inside the Ruins Market spectating the drama seemed contemplative. They all knew very well that outside that Spatial Gate, a battle of life and death was about to unfold. Of course, they didnt care about the outcome of the battle; what they were interested in was the subsequent ownership of the "Ruins Market Walking Rank". The one who cared the least about this was Song Chi. It didnt matter who won in the end; his own goals had been achieved. Now that he had acquired the "Neutron Star Core Armor" component, whoever took that Ruins Market Walking Rank into the Ruins Market to trade didnt make any difference to him. About two hours later, while Song Chi was strolling in the free market area, he raised an eyebrow and looked towards the third floor of the inn to his side. "So the results are out?" With a slight curiosity, he activated the Power of Laws around him. "Its actually him?" Song Chi was somewhat surprised. The final victor turned out to be the very person who had offered up the "Neutron Star Core Armor". When that person came down from the inn, he thought for a moment, then, using his current Blue Blood Clan disguise, approached. As for his purpose, it was naturally the superbly functioning battle armor. However, regrettably, after a brief exchange, the trading plan came to an end before it could even be executed. According to the human named "Elon," in the Star Domain behind him, this set of space armor was the latest model, um... and very expensively priced. Although he was not aware of the exact price, after his rough description, Song Chi understood that the cost of making this gadget was likely far higher than that of Exoskeleton Powered Armor. Based on this, the profit margin for this item was naturally drastically reduced. While there was still some profit to be made if one was willing to deal with it, Song Chi wasnt interested. There were plenty of aliens who entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market each time, and there were many other items that were more lucrative than this one. If it was not some exceptionally profitable item, Song Chi really couldnt be bothered to handle it, nor did he have the time. Although the deal for the battle armor fell through, he unexpectedly discovered another promising commercial opportunity. It was none other than the "Storage Capsule" the other party had used to hold that "Neutron Star Core" Strange Object. This Storage Capsule, similar in principle to the Spatial Folding Box of the Silver Goblin Empire, also had its differences. Unlike the Spatial Folding Box with its tens or hundreds of cubic meters of interior space, the Storage Capsule had just one cubic meter of space inside. Even those High-Level Storage Capsules only had an interior space of about three to five cubic meters. Read new chapters at empire Although the capsules space was dozens to hundreds of times smaller compared to a Spatial Folding Box, in the Star Domain behind Elon, this item was very common and very cheaply priced. Thus, a business opportunity naturally presented itself. The space might be small, and it wouldnt fit large devices, ores, or resources, but for some Low Rank and Mid-Rank Torch ship captains, it was still quite attractive. Thinking this over, Song Chi began to engage in a detailed conversation with the other party about this Storage Capsule. "As long as theres enough time, I can collect a large quantity of these Storage Capsules. We can continue to discuss the price, but after that, how should we conduct the trade, you..." Chapter 309 - 179: Obtaining the [Neutron Star Core Armor] · Major Enhancement for Cang Qiong_4 Before he had finished speaking, Song Chi directly presented the [Ruins Market Guest Token] he used to disguise his identity. Seeing this, Elon finally relaxed, and they began to discuss further. However, the conversation did not last long. It was not due to Song Chi, but because Elon indicated that he was not currently able to purchase the storage capsules in large quantities, and that they would have to change identities before they could formally start trading. Enjoy exclusive adventures from empire As time passed, before the Ruins Market trade ended, Song Chi found Zhou Ping and, assuming the identity of the Blue Blood Clan, purchased a large batch of lower- and intermediate-rank spirit stones from him. This was for the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil that his grandfather would need later on, which he naturally had not forgotten. ... The Zhu Tian Ruins Market, as the trading came to an end, once again returned to its usual silence. At the side of the market, in front of the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform, Song Chi carefully counted all the gains from this trade while taking out one hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Torch. One piece of red warship armor One hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin Twelve hundred strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin Fifty pieces of titanium crystal Eight thousand six hundred strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin One hundred thousand lower-rank spirit stones Ten thousand intermediate-rank spirit stones Over four hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin (two hundred thousand of which needed to be given to the family) Various other resources to make up the difference Among these gains, there were originally supposed to be an additional two hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, but those were later used to purchase spirit stones from Zhou Ping. Of course, those spirit stones would later be used in the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm and were considered communal property of the family, so the two hundred thousand strands of Floating Land Origin spent were naturally deducted from the original four hundred thousand. For those strands of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi was not concerned. His attention was on the Third Rank and Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Although no Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin appeared this time, as the Ruins Market was promoted to Second Rank and the Second Rank Alien Races were also able to enter the market, the number of creatures visiting the Floating Land Origin exchange stores clearly increased, which was evident from the quantity of Second Rank Floating Land Origin acquired. In the past, at the end of each Ruins Market trade, including the rental fees for the three leased stores, one would at most get around five to six hundred strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, but this time it directly reached twelve hundred. Moreover, those one hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin were proactively offered by a Second Rank Alien Race member in exchange for fourteen hundred strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. This was a bit of an unexpected gain. After counting the gains from the Ruins Market trade, Song Chi put the freshly taken out one hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin onto the Synthesis Platform. After three consecutive syntheses, they transformed into one hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Clenching the newly synthesized one hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi returned to the Cang Qiong above the outside world. 24 hours later, the duration of the [Sonic Silence Field] component had ended, and naturally, the four Furious Tiger Mining Carts had also stopped their mining operations. Reactivating this component and allowing the four Furious Tiger Mining Carts to continue working, Song Chi quickly took out the [Neutron Star Core Armor] without hesitation and replaced the [Obsidian Ship Armor] component. Although his hands moved swiftly, Song Chi was actually inwardly bleeding. The [Obsidian Ship Armor] had been enhanced to lv30, and with this replacement, all the resources previously spent on enhancement were wasted. But there was no other way, he couldnt just let a piece of red armor sit unused. "It seems there are special components that can actively retain the enhancement level of uninstalled parts, or refund the enhancement resources. If I get the chance, I really need to get one; otherwise, its too much of a loss!" Muttering, Song Chi began to enhance the Cang Qiong. However, the first thing he enhanced was not the newly loaded [Neutron Star Core Armor] component, but the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon]. After two consecutive enhancements, this orange main cannon was enhanced to the current limit of the warships body, lv39. Its attack damage increased from lv37s 1,798,200 to 2,150,400. But after enhancing this main cannon, Song Chi had only 320 titanium crystals left, and there were only 122 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin remaining. Then came the most crucial part of the entire process. Without hesitation, he straight away enhanced the [Neutron Star Core Armor] to lv30. As expected, facing a red, epic component, the resources that had just come in dwindled rapidly. In just a moment, the 320 titanium crystals he had left were reduced to 145, and nearly three thousand strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin were cut by 1060, more than a third. However, proportional to this was the enhancement of the attributes of the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component. Neutron Star Core Armor lv30 Quality: Red Feature: Neutron Star Fission Feature 2: Neutron Star Core Pulse Feature 3: Additional 140% increase in defense value from the armor Consumption: 500/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 756,000 No need for charge and buffer UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 70,000 Spectral Energy Points, 50 tons of cobalt stone, 43 titanium crystals {Neutron Star Fission: Consumes 30,000 Spectral Energy Points, temporarily transforms the warship into a mini neutron star form, withstanding attacks from outside, lasting 80 seconds, with a cooldown time of 36 hours.} {Neutron Star Core Pulse: The armor layer transformed from the neutron star core contains endless pulse energy. When the warship is damaged, this infinite pulse energy wave will continuously repair the ships armor and energy shield, restoring 3% of the armor layer every 15s, and 3% of the shipborne energy shield value every 30s.} Not to mention the impressive 756,000 defense value, the duration of Neutron Star Fission alone increased from 10s to 80s, and the cooldown time was reduced from three days to just one and a half. But the most crucial feature is the "Neutron Star Core Pulse," with a 3% repair of the armor layer every 15s, meaning that as long as the Cang Qiongs warship armor isnt completely destroyed, it can simply wait for less than nine minutes to be fully revived with full health. Chapter 310 - 179: Obtaining the [Neutron Star Core Armor] - Major Enhancement for Cang Qiong No. 5 As for the energy shield, it recovers 3% of the shield value every 30s. With the current Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, that equates to a recovery of 4120 points per second. As long as external damage doesnt exceed this value, the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] will never overload. Moreover, this is still a lv30 [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator]. If the level of this component continues to rise in the future, this recovery value will increase further. Having clarified all this in his mind, a satisfied Song Chi was ready to continue enhancing other components on the Cang Qiong that were still at Second Rank. Currently, he had over 1700 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin at his disposal, which was enough to enhance several other components to Third Rank. But before he could take action, something occurred to him, and he stopped again. It wasnt that something unexpected had happened on the outside. Song Chis gaze was fixed on the engine components of the Cang Qiong. The [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] component was acquired from his grandfather and had been operating on the Cang Qiong for nearly a year. Originally, it was sufficient to maintain a balance in the Spectral Energy supply on the Cang Qiong, but this balance was disrupted with the installation and enhancement to lv30 of the red component [Neutron Star Core Armor]. The [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine], also at an enhancement level of lv30, currently provided 1500 points of energy per second and consumed 180 points per second. Together with the 350 points per second for the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] and 500 points per second for the [Neutron Star Core Armor], the consumption of just these three components had already reached 1030 points per second. Besides these three, there were numerous other components on the Cang Qiong at the moment. Therefore, the energy supply from the [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] was no longer sufficient. Resignedly, Song Chi could only enhance this Purple Engine first, and after five consecutive enhancements, it reached lv35. He actually wanted to keep enhancing it, but there wasnt enough Third Rank Floating Land Origin left, only the last 7 strands, although there were still 55 pieces of Titanium Crystal. Find adventures at empire Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine lv35 Quality: Purple Feature: Extra 85% increase in Energy Supply Efficiency Consumption: 205/s Energy Supply: 2081/s Post-Overload Buffer: 20 minutes Energy Pool: 65000 Points (can store 65000 points of energy) Convertible: {Shadowcapture Level Reactor} UpRank Requirement: 35 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 35000 Spectral Energy Points, 30 pieces of Life Core (Third Rank), 21 pieces of Titanium Crystal. With the enhancement to lv35, its energy supply reached 2081 Spectral Energy Points per second, which was just enough to provide a slight surplus again. However, the energy pool only increased from 60000 to 65000 points. The other components werent a big issue, but for the two red components, this was still not enough to support their continued enhancement, which was a nagging concern for Song Chi. He also had to stop enhancing the Second Rank components, fearing that carelessness could lead to another situation of insufficient engine energy supply. "Sigh, when I think about it, the engine needs to be replaced too..." Truth be told, Song Chi felt a bit frustrated at this moment. With the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at his disposal, he was earning money a hundred times faster than other Torch Ship Captains of the same rank, but he still often felt as if resources were insufficient. At this moment, he finally understood completely why so many Torch Ship Captains were stuck at a particular rank for decades or even centuries. The individual combat power of the Torch Warships was indeed formidable within the Shattered Starry Sea, but it came at the cost of burning vast amounts of resources. ps: Two chapters combined; there is no more for tonight. Also, after midnight, itll be April. Let me pre-emptively claim the essential monthly tickets you all have. Well... you wouldnt want to see me on my knees begging, right? *witty dog head* Chapter 311 - 180: One Year (Seeking Monthly Ticket) Suppressing the pain in his heart, Song Chi didnt dwell on it and opened the property panel of the Cang Qiong. With several enhancements in the recent period, the attributes of the Cang Qiong had once again undergone quite a significant change. [Name: Cang Qiong] Your next chapter awaits on empire [Model: Torch-Guardian Class Spectral Warship] [Level: lv20] [Extra Feature: Space Lock] [Basic Components: Blue Torch Ship Body lv20, Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon (Orange) lv39, Electromagnetic Ray Cannon (Blue) lv30, Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon (Purple) lv30, Neutron Star Core Armor (Red) lv30, Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine (Purple) lv35, Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator (Orange) lv30, Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar (Orange) lv30, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (9/11)] [Additional Components: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree (White) lv20, Brainwave Remote Control System (Purple) lv25, Abnormal Status Purifier (Blue) lv39, Purple River Translocation Device (Blue) lv30, Healing Fruit (White) lv29, Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv30, Phantom Thruster (Purple) lv23, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) lv20, Enslavement Medal (Red) lv30, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) lv20, Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree (Orange) lv30, Void Membrane (Blue) lv30, Sonic Silence Field (Blue) lv30 (15/26)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 65000/65000] [Materials: Forty strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, seven strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 1784 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 55 Titanium Crystals...] After carefully checking the [Basic Components] and [Additional Components] sections, Song Chis gaze finally settled on the [Extra Feature] section that a normal Torch Warship wouldnt have. This "Space Lock" feature was an extra feature derived from the Space Solidification Stone. The [Neutron Star Core Armor], as a red epic-level warship armor and even once beyond the red quality, might still have the potential for further promotion in the future. Such a top-rank warship armor, of course, didnt make Song Chi hesitate at all; he directly integrated all of the remaining six hundred tons or so of the Space Solidification Stone into it. After such integration, this [Neutron Star Core Armor] was naturally several times stronger in its Space Lock feature compared to that which had only a hundred tons of Obsidian Armor integrated into it. One could even imagine that, in the future, once the Cang Qiong left the Ruins Market and ventured into the dark void to hunt Void Demons, its safety would greatly enhance. Having dealt with all the Cang Qiongs enhancement matters, Song Chi turned his attention to the four-armed Blue Blood Clan member, "Tuogu Hong," who had been standing quietly behind him. It was obvious that surrounding Tuogu Hong was a clearly visible aura of Blood Qi Energy, a product of the resonance between the power of his bloodline and the external environment that indicated an imminent promotion. This was the most direct manifestation of a living beings impending advancement. This status had been lasting for over three days now; ever since the Cang Qiong returned to this Soul Spirit Floating Land and felt the vast energy diffused over this Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, such a change had already emerged. In fact, as long as his master, Song Chi, permitted, Tuogu Hong was ready to attempt the Third Rank breakthrough at any moment. Currently, he was constantly striving to suppress the agitation of the active Blood Qi within him, holding back his own promotion. As a once-in-a-thousand-year-genius of the Blue Blood bloodline capable of touching the threshold of the Third Rank on a Second Rank Floating Land. Without the level restrictions of the Blue Blood Floating Continent, Tuogu Hong was like a dragon that had entered the sea all at once, his flesh rejoicing and longing to transform into a higher level of life. Under Song Chis mental command, Tuogu Hong returned to his normal human size, then shrunk further before Song Chi brought him into the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. "Go!" At the entrance of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room in the Ruins Market, Song Chi waved his hand, letting him enter the All-Attributes Cultivation Room to attempt a breakthrough. For this creature who used the last enslavement slot on the [Enslavement Medal], Song Chi still had quite some expectations. Although his strength was quasi-Third Rank at the moment, with Blue Blood Physique, Dragon Horse Herculean Strength, and the blessing of ancestors as three special innate gifts, he was capable of facing those first and second-tier Third-Rank alien races in combat. If he managed to advance to the Third Rank, without surprises, Tuogu Hong would instantly possess the combat power of the Third Rank Peak and a bloodline talent comparable to the Thorned Flying Dragon, which was not just saying for the sake of it. Moreover, Song Chi thought of the [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. If the Law Enhancement of the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] was added, it would certainly be a significant boost for him, improving his combat power even more. Even though the current Ruins Market Walking Rank does not provide a significant boost to Third Rank creatures, it is better than nothing. It was certainly better than making use of the "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy" feature right away, after all, Song Chi did not want to exhaust a creature with decent genetic bloodline potential in one shot. Dont forget, the Thorned Flying Dragon of similar potential costs 300,000 Ordinary Merit Points and five Golden Merit Points to exchange, which is not cheap. However, talking about the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], Song Chi recalled a piece of not-so-great news; after advancing to the Second Rank, the Ruins Markets upgrade requirements increased considerably, and after the transaction, it did not meet the conditions for advancement and remained at lv20. Meaning, currently, he did not have a second [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. ... Above the vault of heaven of the Ruins Market, astonishing amounts of energy were converging rapidly, giving the entire Ruins Market a pre-storm feeling. This vast energy gathered above then quickly poured into the All-Attributes Cultivation Room below. And with its continued infusion, the energy fluctuations emitted from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room became even more astonishing. Even Song Chi, standing thousands of meters away in the free-stall zone of the Ruins Market, felt a strong sense of oppression. Chapter 312 - 180: One Year (Seeking Monthly Ticket)_2 Walking along the central street and glancing sideways into the Ruins Market, his eyes were dazzling, filled with intense anticipation and a hint of faint envy. "Third Rank power, who knows when Ill be able to reach that level..." After murmuring to himself, Song Chi quickly regained his composure. The fleeting envy came quickly and disappeared just as fast. As the master of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, let alone Third Rank, he was confident that he would be able to step into the subsequent Fourth and Fifth Ranks in the future. It would just require a bit of time to gradually achieve, so naturally, there was no need to envy others. The phenomenon triggered by the promotion lasted for about half an hour, until the majestic aura solidified completely, no longer as ethereal as before, resembling castles in the air, signifying that Tuogu Hong had officially completed his promotion from the quasi Third Rank to the Third Rank. But mere promotion was not enough, Song Chi also let him stay in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room for an additional day, until Tuogu Hong had basically adapted to his increased strength. In the free stall area, the ten-meter-tall Tuogu Hong was unreservedly emitting his Third Rank aura. His four arms moved in unison, the muscles on his strong thighs bulged, and at first glance, gave the impression of an ultimate violent machine. Experience tales at empire Indeed, after ascending to Third Rank, the original five-meter-tall Tuogu Hong had reached a height of ten meters. Of course, this was just his normal state; should he activate his Ancestral Blessing natural ability, he would instantly swell to the kilometer height normal for a Third Rank creature, and his combat power would also elevate to the Third Rank Peak. Not far ahead, Song Chi stood quietly, admiring Tuogu Hong, who was exercising his body to the fullest. The Power of Laws circulated around him, shielding the formidable Third Rank pressure from the outside, completely unaffected by it. Watching Tuogu Hong, whose every extension and contraction carried tremendous might, Song Chi nodded in satisfaction. Worthy of possessing the "Dragon Horse Herculean Strength" natural ability, his flesh and blood indeed contained strength far surpassing that of an ordinary Third Rank creature. Contemplating this, Song Chi beckoned with his hand, and the [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear], which was placed in the enclosed storage room, flew towards him, landing in front of Tuogu Hong. Tuogu Hong cast his gaze towards Song Chi, seeking the opinion of his master. "Give it a try, if its suitable, this [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear] will be yours to use from now on..." Although two sets of dual blades would be more fitting for Tuogu Hong, given the Blue Blood Clans innate trait of having four arms, Song Chi didnt have the time to find these things for him in the short term and could only make do for now. Regardless, the [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear], as a Purple Quality Strange Object weapon, is undoubtedly remarkable in various aspects of might. As soon as Tuogu Hong grasped the spear, with the infusion of the majestic Blood Qi Energy within his body, the originally two-meter-long [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear] instantly ballooned to twelve meters, transforming into the most suitable length. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! The spear waved, and a burst of azure light flashed. Several minutes later, Tuogu Hong, still somewhat reluctant to stop, finally did so at the sign from Song Chi, with a smile on his lips and undisguised joy in his eyes. It was evident that he was extremely satisfied with the [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear]. Seeing this, Song Chi nodded, figuring that since it was suitable, there was no need to waste more time finding another weapon for himit couldnt be better. Two days later, the Cang Qiong soared into the sky, having successfully mined over thirty thousand Intermediate Rank Soul Stones, and headed to other areas of the Southern Region for exploration. Thus, Song Chi and Song You wandered through various places in the Southern Region, occasionally stopping for a few days or dividing to mine separately. After exploring and mining the Southern Region, they then turned towards the largest, the Central Region. Time passed slowly in this routine, and in the blink of an eye, a year had gone by. In this year, Song Chi and Song You mined more than a dozen Soul Stone Veins, and the harvest was astonishing. Just Song You alone, in this year, received over a hundred thousand Intermediate Rank Soul Stones, translating to more than three hundred thousand Family Merit Points. As for Song Chi, it was even more exaggerated; he got his hands on more than one and a half million Intermediate Rank Soul Stones, which, converted into Family Merit Points, amounted to 4.5 million. Of course, throughout this year, he intermittently used more than sixty thousand of them, and with the assistance of these sixty thousand Intermediate Rank Soul Stones, his Spiritual Force was already half a step into the threshold of the second stage of the Ordinary Thought State. However, as the year passed, the Southern and Central Regions were essentially under the familys control, leaving only the completely Soul Spirit Clan-controlled Eastern Region and the Northern Region filled with marshes. Because of this, the plan for Soul Stone Vein mining by Song Chi and his company was thus concluded. In the All-Attributes Cultivation Room of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi sat cross-legged. Yes, he sat cross-legged, not to cultivate the Guidance Technique, but to prepare for the Visualization of the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. Well...not just ordinary Visualization, but ready to make a breakthrough to the second stage of the Ordinary Thought State. Surrounding him were tens of thousands of neatly stacked Intermediate Rank Soul Stones, their dense Soul Power filling the entire Cultivation Room, and in Song Chis hands were two black Soul Cores, from which emanated Soul Power fluctuations of Third Rank Level Soul Cores. Exhale! Taking a deep breath, Song Chi set each of the Third Rank Soul Cores on both palms and then flatly placed them on his knees. Having done this, he closed his eyes, his mind sinking into the dark starry sky deep within his brain. Against the vast starry backdrop, a ten-thousand-meter-tall Mech Giant stood within the Starry Sea, and phantoms of Dragon Whales swam around him. Chapter 313 - 180: One Year (Seeking Monthly Ticket)_3 As Song Chis entire spiritual focus converged on the projection of the Mythical Mech above him, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room also began to change in response. The soul power, thick to the extreme, began to pour rapidly into Song Chis body. After entering his body, this power still didnt stop; it flowed throughout his body with the circulation of Spectral Energy, finally heading towards his Ancestral Aperture at the point between his eyebrows as it left the cycle of Spectral Energy. From the outside, it looked as if a vortex of soul power condensed at Song Chis forehead, tirelessly drawing in the soul power gathered from every limb and bone. As this cycle continued, Song Chi couldnt tell how much time had passed when he began to feel a bursting pain in his forehead, a sign that the Ancestral Torch Aperture was struggling to withstand the influx of soul power. However, he did not stop the visualization; his entire focus remained wholly on the Mythical Mech projection deep within his mind. The similar experiences over the past year made him well aware that he was stuck at the threshold, caught between the first and second stages of the Ordinary Thought State. If he couldnt break through, then before his Guidance Technique advanced to LV20 and he underwent his second Life Sublimation, his spiritual multitasking would forever remain limited to Threefold Mind Utilization. Although he had already mastered the "Break Limit" technique, which allowed him temporary entry into the second stage of Ordinary Thought State and Fourfold Mind Utilization whenever he entered the Limit-breaking State, But as said, this was only temporary. His spiritual force hadnt truly advanced into the second stage of Ordinary Thought State. Once he exited the Limit-breaking State, he would immediately fall back to the first stage and revert to his original state, which was obviously not what Song Chi wanted. "Ive been stuck at this step for months; its time to take this step!" With that thought, the Spectral Energy within his body halted abruptly, and then two streams separated from the cycle, flowing into his palms. The next second, two Third Rank Soul Cores in the palms of his hands were activated, and their pure soul power was drawn into the Spectral Energy cycle along with the two streams of energy. Eventually, they also poured into the Ancestral Aperture at the center of his forehead with the circulating energy. With the infusion of these two streams of soul power, which were purer than that of Intermediate Rank Soul Stones, the swelling pain in his forehead intensified even more. With gritted teeth, Song Chi bore the continuous stinging pain in his mind, his focus unyieldingly fixated on the Mythical Mech projection above him. It could have been just a moment, or perhaps a century; Song Chi didnt know how much time had actually passed. However, at a certain moment of intense perseverance, his mind suddenly emptied entirely, and a thunderous sound erupted from the bursting Ancestral Torch Aperture. The sound was akin to the cracking of bricks and tiles, yet it resonated like the groundbreaking dawn of creation. Before Song Chi could further ponder, the former swelling and stinging sensations vanished completely, leaving a familiar sense of clarity filling his entire mind. "Did I succeed...?" Sensing the change, Song Chi reopened his eyes, knowing he had succeeded; his spiritual force had advanced from the first stage to the second stage of the Ordinary Thought State. At the same time, his mind dispersed, dividing into four parts, each scanning a different direction of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. As expected, the 100,000 Intermediate Rank Soul Stones lying around had all turned into ordinary rocks, no longer emitting any fluctuations of soul power. The two black Third Rank Soul Cores in his hands had also lost their value, their soul power completely drained. Seeing this, Song Chis lips curved into a smile. The resources consumed were significant, but his goal had ultimately been achieved, hadnt it? From now on, he would easily achieve Fourfold Mind Utilization at will, and if he entered the Break Limit state, he could reach Fivefold Mind Utilization. Furthermore, once his Guidance Technique broke through to LV20 and he underwent the second Life Sublimation, along with the Break Limit state, he would be able to temporarily achieve Sixfold Mind Utilization, entering the third stage of the Ordinary Thought State. With this in mind, why wouldnt he be pleased? With a slight mental shift, under the Power of Laws, all the soul stones around him that had their soul power drained turned to ash and dissipated. Stay updated with empire Without rushing to leave the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi took some time for several tests. He took out a few Intermediate Rank Soul Stones, a few High Rank Soul Stones, as well as First, Second, and Third Rank Soul Cores Two minutes later, Song Chi, looking somewhat troubled, walked out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. After testing, he found that Intermediate Rank Soul Stones were almost of no use to him now that his spiritual force had stepped into the second stage of Ordinary Thought State. To continue enhancing his spiritual force using Soul Stones, he would need High Rank Soul Stones. However, Second Rank Soul Cores still had a certain effect, and although the effect of Third Rank Soul Cores had weakened compared to before, they were still considerably significant. Naturally, Song Chi was not pleased with this outcome. After all, he still had over 1.3 million Intermediate Rank Soul Stones in his possession. Since they could no longer affect him, he would have to sell them all, but how could he quickly dispose of so many Intermediate Rank Soul Stones? Of course, if he were not afraid of exposing himself, or of later arousing suspicion from The First Direct Lineage about the extensive exploitation of the Soul Stone Veins, he could easily offer them on the familys public channel, but did Song Chi have the audacity to do that? The answer was clearly no. "Looks like Ill have to let my family absorb them; later Ill ask my grandfather, my uncle..." Chapter 314 - 180: One Year (Request for Monthly Ticket)_4 Setting aside that issue for the moment, Song Chi proceeded to tally the other three types of resources in his possession. After a whole year of mining, it was only natural that he discovered more than just Lower Rank and Intermediate Rank Soul Stone veins. Six months ago, when he had just entered the Central Region for two months, he was fortunate enough to detect a High Rank Soul Stone vein in a deep mountain valley; regrettably, it was only a tiny vein, and in the end, he only mined 8,900 High Rank Soul Stones. Including the few remaining scattered mines, the High Rank Soul Stones in his hands barely exceeded 10,000 pieces. In addition, throughout this year, wherever he went mining, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were also released, which likewise brought him quite a few gains. The most significant among these were the more than 300 Second Rank Soul Cores, along with 16 Third Rank Soul Cores; of course, there were only 14 Third Rank Soul Cores left now. "With these items, my Spiritual Force should still be able to experience a period of rapid improvement in the future." After tallying all the Divine Soul Type resources in his hands, Song Chis thoughts moved, and he exited the Ruins Market. ... Outside, in the Soul Ho Mountain Range at the farthest eastern edge of the Central Region. Acting as the dividing range between the Central Region and the Eastern Region within the Soul Spirit Floating Land, the Soul Ho Mountain Range stretched nearly two million kilometers, perfectly separating the Central and Eastern Regions of the Soul Spirit Floating Land from north to south. Today, the entire Central Region is largely under the control of the Song family; to keep the Song clan members out of the Central Region, the Soul Spirit Clan set up a huge defensive line along the Soul Ho Mountain Range. Within this defensive line, the remnants of the Soul Spirit Clan from the Eastern Region allocated a considerable amount of Combat Power, including nearly a hundred Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan members, and more than three hundred Third Rank Level creatures such as Chimeras and Blackwater Xuan Snakes. Opposite them, the Song family also assembled quite a few family members, including over fifty Third Rank Torch Ship Captains and more than five hundred Second Rank Torch Ship Captains. The two sides had been facing each other over the Soul Ho Mountain Range as the boundary for more than three months. In the southern part of the Soul Ho Mountain Range, within a mountain body spanning several thousand kilometers. Song Chi stepped out from his personal cave; this was their familys new guard point. The mountain peak beneath his feet had been named South Peak 14, and accordingly, the area they were responsible for was called the South Section 14 defensive line. At the entrance to Grandpas cave, Song Mingsong, who pushed open the door, looked at Song Chi with some surprise. Over the past year, Song Chi had been a rare visitor, taking Song You with him and almost setting foot in half of the territories in the Soul Spirit Floating Land, only recently returning. Before Grandpa could speak, Song Chi took the initiative to say: "Grandpa, does our vein need Intermediate Rank Soul Stones?" Song Mingsongs eyebrows rose. "So, youve spent the last year leading the little guy to hunt for Soul Stones?" Song Chi didnt expect that to be the first thing Grandpa said; he could only awkwardly twitch the corners of his mouth while lightly nodding. Seeing this, Song Mingsong didnt ask further, but said directly: "Tell me, how many do you have?" Song Chi gestured twelve with his hands. "12,000?" Song Chi shook his head. Seeing this, Song Mingsong wasnt surprised; after all, his grandson had been out and about for nearly a year, and indeed 12,000 seemed too few. "120,000? You lad are impressive, managing to..." Before he could finish, Song Chi shook his head again. Discover hidden content at empire At this point, Song Mingsongs expression suddenly became serious, no longer light-hearted as he spoke slowly: "Little Chi, you arent going to tell Grandpa its 1.2 million, are you?" Seeing Song Chi nod without any sign of joking, even with Song Mingsongs composure at over two hundred years old, his heartbeat still uncontrollably accelerated. 1.2 million Intermediate Rank Soul Stones, which represented 3.6 million Family Merit Points. Three and a half million Merit Points in one year? For a moment, Song Mingsong fell silent, uncertain what to say. No matter how he thought about it, he couldnt figure out how his grandson had managed to acquire such a quantity of Soul Stones. After a brief moment of astonishment, Song Mingsong recovered quickly; he might be initially surprised, but it was not enough to lose his composure, being someone who had lived over two hundred years. At this instant, Song Mingsong was filled with profound joy; these were indeed Divine Soul Type resources. Although just Low Rank Divine Soul Type resources, their vast quantity couldnt be understated, and they were greatly beneficial for Zero Rank and First Rank Torch Ship Captains. If they were to be placed into their clans secret vault, they would certainly become one of the most popular resources. However, he found it somewhat difficult to handle 3.6 million Merit Points; even as a Third Rank Torch Ship Captain, it would be really challenging to come up with that in a short period of time. It wasnt that he wasnt wealthy enough, but most of Song Mingsongs assets were other Strange Objects, Titanium Crystals, and such; who would carry so many Merit Points on them all the time? Song Chi had certainly considered this point. Seeing Grandpa didnt reply, he immediately said: "Grandpa, you can also deduct it with High Rank Soul Stones and Second Rank Soul Cores." Two minutes later, Song Chi, clutching a thousand Second Rank Soul Cores and fifty thousand High Rank Soul Stones, contentedly returned to his cave. Of course, it wasnt just these two; strictly speaking, together, they only amounted to roughly 1.6 million Merit Points. As for the following two hundred million Merit Points, Grandpa stated that they would be paid back in instalments over the next three years. To this, Song Chi naturally had no objections. Otherwise, if he had to dispose of them himself, it was uncertain how long it would take to deal with the 1.2 million Intermediate Rank Soul Stones. Besides, he still had over a hundred thousand Intermediate Rank Soul Stones left, which he planned to reserve for Song Tings future use. "However, speaking of which, Grandpas luck is really good, to have found over a hundred thousand High Rank Soul Stones while killing a Third Rank Peak Soul Spirit Clan member and searching its hiding spot..." Chapter 315 - 180: One Year (Request for Monthly Ticket)_5 Song Chi felt somewhat emotional; after over a year of hard work, he had gathered just over ten thousand high-rank Soul Stonessuch luck was truly unmatched. Returning to his cave, Song Chi once again entered the Ruins Market. However, this time he wasnt engaging in the visualization of Mythical Mech Projections, but rather practicing the Guidance Technique. Throughout the past year, he hadnt neglected his training in the Guidance Technique, still vividly remembering the incident of the mysterious fourth-rank entity striking from afar. As a result, he paid extra attention to his desire to advance to the second rank and undergo his second Life Sublimation as soon as possible. Inside the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, having just assumed the standard posture for practicing the Guidance Technique, the boundless Spectral Energy around him swarmed in, with the amplification effect of the lv24 All-Attributes Cultivation Room becoming even more astonishing. In the course of one year, through twelve transactions in the Ruins Market, its level had reached lv24, with the promotion to lv25 expected in the next visit. Observing the fluctuations of Spectral Energy around Song Chi, it was clear that his level of the Guidance Technique had reached an impressive lv18. In a little over a year, advancing from the peak of lv16 to lv18 might seem astonishing to others, but Song Chi himself was not satisfied. He possessed the Body Tempering Liquid, second-rank Insect Race flesh, and an All-Attributes Cultivation Room that far surpassed the typical Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform, which meant his cultivation conditions were ten or a hundred times better than those of his peers among the Torch Ship Captains. Therefore, he was not satisfied with his cultivation speed. Now at lv18, he still needed to breakthrough to the bottleneck of lv19, followed by the even more daunting second-rank bottleneck. How could he be satisfied when this mere first-rank cultivation in the Guidance Technique had already held him up for so long? After ten hours, Song Chi emerged from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. As expected, his level in the Guidance Technique was still at lv18, with some distance yet to reach lv19. Advancing in the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique became more challenging the further one went; it wasnt something that could simply be improved with ease. Pushing down his not-so-great mood, Song Chi connected telepathically with Zhao Lei, who was still at the Asteroid Belt. "Any unexpected incidents during this period?" Several tens of seconds later, Zhao Leis telepathic reply arrived. "Master, all is well. The... various resources weve mined... are quite substantial. Do you want me to make a trip to the Ruins Market?" "No need, continue mining!" Having confirmed the situation there, Song Chi exited the Ruins Market. In the past year, he had also conducted several explorations of the Alien Star Domain, but the gains were very limited. Fortunately, the situation with the Soul Spirit Clan and Zhao Lei at the Asteroid Belt was still quite good. The resources they mined for him over the year were worth nearly 500,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in total. If it wasnt for the shortage in the number of Floating Land Mining Carts and standard civilian Interstellar Mining Ships, this figure could have been increased by a substantial amount. As for the Humanoid Alien Race, they hadnt yet affected Zhao Lei and his mining operations, so Song Chi had temporarily decided not to deal with them. ... Back in the outer cave, after a quick wash, Song Chi took out a hundred high-rank Soul Stones and placed them around him, then took out ten second-rank Soul Cores, ready to continue visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection. The recent breakthrough in his Spiritual Force had brought him back to his peak condition, making it no problem to continue with several hours of visualization. Find more to read at empire However, before starting the visualization, Song Chis flickering gaze suddenly became resolute, and he made an important decision. "Ill give grandpa a heads-up tomorrow, then head off to the Northern Region... I heard that someone from our clan obtained some aged Deep Water Clam Pearls from the waters there; I hope this news isnt just an empty rumor!" Months ago, there were rumors within the Torch Bureau intranet that some had acquired Deep Water Clam Pearls from the Northern Region, and given the aquatic environment there, the authenticity of this information seemed quite high. Concerned for his own safety and the fact that the Cang Qiong didnt have specific components for such a venture, Song Chi had thus far refrained from going there. However, given his incredibly slow cultivation progress, after much consideration, he had decided to take a trip to the Northern Region. Of course, besides this reason, there was another key factor. In the recent transactions in the Ruins Market, through deliberate attention and requests to purchase, he had acquired a fitting ship-mounted component. Without this, would he have made such an impulsive decision? It certainly wouldnt fit his usual style of action. ps: Im typing too slowly, sorry. Also, todays chapter is a double-length one. Last but not least, its a bit late, but Im still pleading for Monthly Tickets!!!! Chapter 316 - 181: Purple [Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane] ps: This chapter is a bit lacking in substance, feel free to skip! ... As for which specific component? Actually, it was a [Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane] of purple quality that Song Chi had traded for from a water region creature at the last Ruins Market. Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane lv20 Quality: Purple Feature: Water Region Explorer Consumption: 60/s (Spectral Energy Points) Discover exclusive content at empire Effect: Forms a layer of transparent "Water Molecule Isolation Membrane" around the outer layer of the warship, isolating the exterior water environment from the ship itself. No need for charging and buffering UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Floating Land Origin (Second Rank), 3500 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Titanium Crystal {Water Region Explorer: When the warship is in a water environment, its agility is increased by 70%.} With this [Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane], the Cangqiong could transform into a submarine-like vessel and delve into the depths of the northern regions water marshes for exploration. So, as long as there are deep-water clams in those marshes, it would be nearly impossible for them to evade the Cangqiongs close-range detection. It was for this reason that Song Chi had thought about making a trip to the Northern Region. Even though the Northern Region was mostly under the control of the Blackwater Xuan Snake, which was effectively controlled by the Soul Spirit Clan. But with this special component, coupled with the already replaced [Neutron Star Core Armor] on the Cangqiong, Song Chi was confident enough that even if he encountered about five Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snakes, or even those enhancing with the Floating Land rules at the Peak of Third Rank, the Cangqiong would still have the power to fight. At worst, he was confident of a full retreat. One day later, the Cangqiong soared into the sky from the southern 14th defensive line of the Soul Go Mountains and headed north. There were no others with him this time, and after saying goodbye to his grandfather, Song Chi started his journey alone. Song You was too weak, and with the Northern Region not being so peaceful, Song Chi had the willingness but did not dare to take him along. If anything unexpected happened, even if his grandfather and uncle said nothing, he would not be able to get over it himself. Moreover, he had already taken Song You to earn more than three hundred thousand Merit Points in the previous year, which should be enough for his lavish spending for the short term. Before entering the Northern Region, Song Chi had activated two components ahead of time: the [Void Membrane] and [Sonic Silence Field], thus, the arrival of the Cangqiong was silent and unnoticed. Neither the Song Family warships wandering above The Vault of Heaven nor the Blackwater Xuan Snakes lurking at the bottom of the water detected this uninvited guests arrival. His eyes constantly scanned the [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], and after finding an area with no energy fluctuations from Second and Third Rank creatures nearby, the Cangqiong turned and plummeted straight towards the water below. The Northern Region consisted of many large and small water marshes, the smallest with a diameter of just a thousand miles, while the largest spanned hundreds of thousands of miles, much larger than the Blue Star of the previous world. The first landing spot chosen by Song Chi was a small water marsh with a diameter of only two thousand miles. It wasnt that he didnt want to go to the medium or large water marshes; those with a higher level of water marsh were more likely to foster deep-water clams. But he had no choice, as those medium and large water marshes either had Song family Torch Warships patrolling above or housed many Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snakes at the bottom, making it hard to find an appropriate entry point into the marshes. The Cangqiong was equipped with the [Sonic Silence Field] for silencing sounds and the [Void Membrane] for hiding the warships hull, not the kind of component that could phase the hull itself. Once submerged in the marsh, the water disturbances caused by the 120-meter-long hull were not to be underestimated, and without an appropriate spot, it would inevitably attract a lot of attention. Therefore, Song Chi had to settle for the next best thing. Whoosh! As the Cangqiongs massive hull slowly submerged into the marsh, a vortex several dozen meters in diameter emerged on the surface of the water, stirring up huge waves on what had been calm. It was fortunate there were no Second and Third Rank creatures nearby; otherwise such commotion would definitely not have gone unnoticed. In the main control room of the Cangqiong, Song Chi held his breath slightly. The moment the Cangqiongs hull touched the marshs surface, his breathing had instinctively slowed down. Even though he had been mentally prepared by the introduction to the [Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane]s attributes, knowing that the isolation membrane it emitted would prevent the exterior marsh water from contacting the Cangqiongs hull and would not affect the Cangqiong in any way, it was still his first time using the ship in this way, so nervousness was only natural. After a brief confirmation, Song Chi returned to normal, then focused his gaze on the live outer-world projection screen in front of him. Watching many aquatic plants, fish, and mayflies appear on the projection screen, Song Chi could sense a difference from the usuala feeling of comfort from maneuvering underwater that didnt exist before, which made him feel especially at peace. His eyes flitted across the variety of new and curious aquatic creatures flashing by on the projection screen, but Song Chi quickly collected his wandering thoughts and turned his attention downward. He hadnt forgotten the purpose of his trip to the Northern Region: deep-water clams that live in the bottom mud. It wasnt easy for regular radars and sight to capture them. But Song Chi had no need to worry about that; as a type of aquatic creature, deep-water clams emit unique biological energy fluctuations, which meant they couldnt hide from the [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar]. Chapter 317 - 181: Purple [Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane]_2 Following the planned route, the semi-automatic intelligence onboard swiftly processed the biological energy signals that continuously emerged on the radar screen. When Song Chi decided to come to the Northern Region yesterday, he had already pre-entered all the data regarding Deep Water Clam Pearls and deep-sea clams into the Cang Qiongs database, so the onboard intelligence could make accurate and rapid identifications. Indeed, it wasnt long before the ship conveyed a prompt. [At 5,200 meters on the lower left, detected biological energy fluctuations resembling those of a deep-sea clam, with a 99% probability, preliminarily estimated to be under 200 years old.] At the beginning of the announcement, Song Chi was quite excited, but as the last mention of "under 200 years" echoed, his excitement instantly dissipated, replaced by a thick cloud of disappointment. Even though Deep Water Clam Pearls could enhance the effectiveness of the Torch Ship Captains Guidance Technique practice, it had to be at least 300 years old. To have an effect on him, now with his Guidance Technique at level 18, it required pearls over 700 years old. Could a clam, itself not even 200 years old, possibly birth pearls exceeding its own age? The answer was quite obvious. Ignoring this message, the Cang Qiong continued forward, while Song Chi, after some thought, added a command. "Ignore any detection reports of deep-sea clams under 350 years old!" A deep-sea clam of 350 years had a considerable chance of producing a 300-year-old Clam Pearl. Although such a pearl was of no use to Song Chi himself, it still fetched a good price and was worth the time to collect. A swampland with a diameter of two thousand miles, in front of the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], with a reliable detection radius of a hundred thousand meters, was merely a matter of a few back-and-forth scans. Merely a few hours later, the Cang Qiong had completed its scanning of the entire swamp. The bad news was they hadnt even found a single eligible Deep Water Clam Pearl (300 years or older). Several deep-sea clams over 350 years old were discovered, but none had nurtured any pearls within them. An inauspicious start cast a faint gloom over Song Chis heart. And what followed proved that not only a womans sixth sense could be accurate; men could be just as intuitive. In the subsequent half-month, Song Chi switched through over thirty medium and small swamps. From start to finish, he only managed to harvest one 300-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl; his luck could not simply be described as poor. The Central Great Swamp of the Northern Region, the largest of its kind in the region, spanned more than three hundred thousand kilometers in diameter, fostering countless creatures, including the unimaginable Blackwater Xuan Snakes lurking within. That day, in another small swamp separated from the southern side of the Central Great Swamp, the calm surface of the water suddenly exploded. Accompanied by violent ripples sweeping around, a Torch Warship of 120 meters in length burst from below the surface. Taking advantage of the absence of Second and Third Rank creatures nearby, the Cang Qiong swiftly moved from the small swamp into the expansive Central Great Swamp ahead. All of this happened in the blink of an eye, and soon the turbulent water surfaces returned to calm. At the bottom of the swamp, seeing that no accidents followed, Song Chi breathed a sigh of relief. He had actually entered the Central Great Swamp long ago. Unable to find Deep Water Clam Pearls of sufficient age in the smaller swamps, the huge swath of three hundred thousand kilometers naturally became his last hope. However, he had not found an appropriate opportunity to enter during the previous few days. Either there were Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snakes roaming nearby, or Clan Warships occasionally swept across the Vault of Heaven. Only just now had he seized the chance. After a brief moment of tension, what surged in his heart was a faint excitement. A water region spanning three hundred thousand kilometers could not be simply described as a swamp; it was larger than the Pacific Ocean of his former world by numerous times. In such a vast expanse, he refused to believe there were no deep-sea clams aged thousands or even tens of thousands of years. As long as they existed, they could not escape the detection of the Cang Qiong. It was based on this that Song Chi felt such excitement. Ten minutes later, after arranging all subsequent scanning plans, the Cang Qiong, like a hundred-meter-long behemoth beneath the waves, began to wander through the vast Central Great Swamp. However, in less than an hour, the excitement in Song Chis heart suddenly sank, and his expression turned grim. Originally, according to the previously planned detection route, it would have taken about a month to thoroughly explore the Central Great Swamp, but when he actually began the operation, he realized he had oversimplified the situation. Not to mention anything else, just in the past hour, he had already spotted two Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snakes blocking the Cang Qiongs detection route not far ahead through the "Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar." He chose to bypass one of them and to wait for the other to slowly drift away on its own. As a result, less than half of the hour was spent on actual detection. With this, how could Song Chi not feel a headache? "Forget it, lets take it slow. I hope the decisive battle in the Central Region starts later, and the two Clan Elders beyond the Vault of Heaven delay their arrival!" With a sigh, Song Chi could only pray helplessly in his heart. Besides that, there was no other good solution. Although the exterior of the Cang Qiong was concealed by the Void Membrane, as long as it got close, the disturbance in the water flow around the warship was something that couldnt be avoided. As for the solutions available, aside from the two methods previously mentioned, the only one left was to force through. But if he really resorted to that, Song Chi believed it wouldnt be long before all the Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snakes in the entire Central Great Swamp would be thrown into turmoil, making the Cang Qiongs detection mission even more challenging. As expected, with such a disturbance, the Cang Qiongs subsequent detection progress had decreased significantly, and after yet another month, only about one-third of the Central Great Swamps waters had been explored. As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune are unpredictable. While there were setbacks in the efficiency of detection, Song Chis gains over the past month had been unexpectedly good. Currently, he had fifteen 300-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls, four 500-year-old ones, one 700-year-old one, and additionally, one 900-year-old pearl. The only regret was that he hadnt found any Deep Water Clam Pearls older than a thousand years. Such high-level Deep Water Clam Pearls, when ground into powder and used in conjunction with a Top-Tier Body Forging Potion, had a significant effect even for Torch Ship Captains above level 20 of the Guidance Technique. In addition, during this past month, Song Chi also found time to conduct a transaction at the Ruins Market, still without any unexpected joy; however, the market had successfully advanced from level 24 to level 25, and the "All-Attributes Cultivation Room" had done the same. Given the current enhancement provided by the All-Attributes Cultivation Room to Spectral Energy cultivation, and with the two 700-year-old and the 900-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls to be used later, he was confident that after the conclusion of this Swamp exploration, he could reach the threshold for challenging Second Rank within two months, which is to say the peak of level 19. As he pondered this, the Seed of Torch in the Ancestral Aperture between Song Chis eyebrows suddenly trembled slightly. When he connected to the Torch network, he found that Song You had sent him a message. "Fourth brother, the family has issued an order. In half a month, well launch an all-out attack on the defense line of the Soul Spirit Clan across the mountain range of Hun Go. The goal is to kill as many Second and Third Rank Alien Species as possible. Do you want to come back and join in?" Reading the message, Song Chi frowned, and his thoughts spun rapidly. He easily guessed the reasons behind this. Looking up slightly, his eyes followed the projection screen to gaze at the Vault of Heaven above the swathe of water. "Are the two Clan Elders preparing to enter the fray..." If he wasnt mistaken, it was likely because after a long time of relentless hunting, the native creatures of the Soul Spirit Floating Land had been killed or injured in droves, which greatly weakened the core of the Floating Land. Just one more great battle, and it would no longer have the strength to restrain the descent of the two Fourth Rank Clan Elders from The First Direct Lineage. With that in mind, a hint of urgency appeared in Song Chis eyes. In that case, there wasnt much time left for him. "I wont come back, tell Grandfather for me!" After sending this brief reply, Song Chi quickly disconnected from the Torch network link, and the speed of the Cang Qiong beneath him suddenly increased as he charged forward. ps: Another chapter coming later! Chapter 318 - 182: Evil Buddha Continent, Song Family Sequence 6 Over the Soul Horn Mountain range, more than three hundred Third Rank chimeras were circling with outstretched wings. Under their nearly fifteen hundred meter wingspans, the skies above the Soul Horn Mountains were roiling with clouds, as a fearsome storm gathered. Seemingly guessing the intentions of the two Fourth Rank Clan Elders of the Song family beyond the Vault of Heaven, the remnants of the Soul Spirit Clan in the Eastern Region decided to stake everything on one desperate struggle. The more than three hundred Third Rank chimeras in the sky were merely part of their counterattacking forces; within the dense forests below the Soul Horn Mountains, there were even more Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snakes. In the middle section of the Soul Horn mountain range, the First Defense Zone. Within the ranges command center, several Third Rank Torch Ship Captains from the Song family had gathered. In the command room, Song Guangtongs eyes flashed as he watched the two real-time projection screens before him, then turned to address the five Third Rank Torch Captains from The First Direct Lineage behind him, "Since theyve set their stance, lets play along. A tiny Third Rank Life Floating Land is not worth any more delays." "The overall situation at the Evil Buddha Continent has already begun to move. The Thousand-Handed Evil Buddha from the Foetus-Eating Buddhist Sect has already made a move on the Brahma Sound Domain. A voracious feast is about to start, and our lineage doesnt have much time to waste here." Hearing his words, the fellow Torch Ship Captains from the same lineage showed varied expressions as they pondered the information revealed in his speech. As for the truthfulness of Song Guangtongs words, they had no doubts. Although they were all Third Rank Torch Captains from The First Direct Lineage, their statuses were fundamentally different. As the younger brother of the Vein Leader Song Hengtong, Song Guangtong held an extremely high position within The First Direct Lineage; it was not surprising that he had access to some secrets unknown to them. At this moment, one of the Third Rank Torch Ship Captains spoke up: "Wasnt it said that the Dominator of the Foetus-Eating Buddhist Sect couldnt easily take action? Why then has he suddenly moved against the Brahma Sound Domain? The Evil Buddha of the Brahma Sound Domain is also a Seventh Rank being." Song Guangtongs mouth curved into a smile. "If He doesnt act, how can this much-anticipated voracious feast begin? And how would the lords above us from those kingdoms be able to partake in that Seventh Rank Evil Buddha Continent?" Not explaining too clearly with an ambiguous statement, Song Guangtongs expression then turned serious. "Alright, issue the order immediately. Have all Third Rank clansmen inside the Floating Land gather at the Soul Horn Mountains. As for the Second Rank clansmen, let them act according to the situation!" "Understood!" ... [Task Assembly Order: All Third Rank clansmen within the Soul Spirit Floating Land, you are ordered to arrive at the Soul Horn Mountains within fifteen days, or all the Merit Points earned during this mission will be entirely wiped clean.] [Task Assembly Order: All Third Rank clansmen within the Soul Spirit Floating Land, you are ordered to...] [Task Assembly Order: All...] Within the temporary local network of the Soul Spirit Floating Land, three successive pinned messages from the Soul Spirit Floating Land command central broke the peace in the channel. In the half month that followed, warships of a kilometer in length appeared one after another in the southwest, central, and northern regions of the Soul Spirit Floating Land. The destination of these warships was all the same. The Soul Horn Mountains, the most easterly point of the Central Region. Warships whooshed overhead, and the cruisers hovered in the sky. Within just half a month, what were originally a little over fifty cruisers had surged to a hundred. Indeed, having so many cruisers suspended in the air was a somewhat staggering spectacle. But it was about right. Of the Song familys Third Rank clansmen who had registered to join the Soul Spirit Floating Lands expeditionary mission, there were only about a hundred or so; along the way, two cruisers had sunk for some reason or another, but the rest had mostly arrived. Looking over at the opposition, more than three hundred and fifty twin-headed chimeras circled the Cangqiong, with terrible cyclones forming behind their wings, the void twisting, as if space itself was about to be shattered by the endless force of the storms. Below, in the mountain ranges, the number of Third Rank Level Blackwater Xuan Snakes exceeded five hundred. At first glance, they looked like five hundred kilometer-long dragons winding through the mountains. As they slithered, rocks crumbled and trees snapped. At the present situation, the native creatures of the Soul Spirit Floating Land clearly had the absolute advantage in numbers. However, the Song family warships hanging in the sky were not the least bit perturbed by this. At a certain moment, the hangar doors of thirty-plus cruisers abruptly opened, and over thirty Thorned Flying Dragons, over fifty meters tall and covered in dark scale armor, flew out from these cruisers. To the left of the warship formation, a Third Rank Peak Thorned Flying Dragon also emerged from the Furious Lion Cruiser. After charging out of the Furious Lion, this thorn dragon rapidly inflated in size to a volume of one kilometer before it finally stopped expanding. The thunderous roar rang out as over thirty Thorned Flying Dragons roared in unison; one could imagine the scene. A disturbance spread among the three hundred fifty plus twin-headed chimeras opposite them, even their roars weakened significantly, losing their previous arrogancy. Although both were flying units, and one side was even bolstered by Floating Land Origin rules, the difference in their Genetic Bloodline was not to be effortlessly bridged. But these thirty-plus Thorned Flying Dragons were not targeting the chimeras. Their wings beating, they all descended toward the Soul Horn Mountains below them. The roar echoed further! Compared to those chimeras, those Blackwater Xuan Snakes below were truly of a Lower Rank lineage. Dragons and snakes are of one veined origin, and the bloodline of the Thorned Flying Dragon was clearly stronger, exerting an innate suppression over the Lower Rank Blackwater Xuan Snakes. With all the Blackwater Xuan Snakes fully suppressed by these thirty-plus Thorned Flying Dragons, the great battle in the skies was also on the verge of erupting. Chapter 319 - 182: Evil Buddha Continent, Song family’s 6th Sequence_2 Seeing that the two-headed Chimera seemed intent on aiding the Blackwater Xuan Snake below, Song Guangtongs voice resonated within the leading cruiser of the Song family cruiser fleet and then echoed in the main control rooms of the hundred cruisers following behind. "All hands, fire at will, kill those Third Rank Chimeras and the Soul Spirit Clan behind them with all your might," As his command sounded, the engines of the hundred cruisers were activated one after another, causing a violent roaring that reverberated around the entire Soul Spirit Mountain Range. Boom! Boom! Boom! Following this, a fearsome barrage of cannon fire erupted, and a great battle commenced. ... Compared to the Song family cruisers, the flesh and blood bodies of those Chimeras were obviously much more fragile. Despite being fortified with the rules of the Floating Land Origin, their scale armor might be far superior to that of ordinary Third Rank creatures, but they could not withstand the dense barrage of cannon fire from the hundred Song family cruisers. Each cruiser had two main cannons, four secondary cannons, plus the projection feature unique to cruiser secondary components; combined, the hundred cruisers were equivalent to several thousand warship cannons. The scene that unfolded could only be imagined. Under this relentless barrage of terrifying firepower, in just a few short minutes, the ranks of the two-headed Chimeras had suffered casualties, with creatures either dead or injured, continuously falling toward the ground below. Clearly, the battle was one-sided. Although outnumbered, the Song familys side was suppressing the battlefield with overwhelming force. In response, the Second Rank Torch Ship Captains watching the battle from various corners of the mountain range below were not too surprised. The Torch Warships of the Torch Human Civilization were renowned for their combat power. What they were facing now was nothing but a low-tier alien race from a Level 3 Floating Land, and even a low-tier race on the cusp of stepping into a mid-tier civilization stood no chance against the fleet of the Torch Civilization. Unless there was an absolute numerical superiority of ten thousand to fifty or one hundred thousand to five hundred, creatures from such low-tier races would find it challenging to confront the warship fleets of Torchlight Humanity. Although the Song Family could not represent the entirety of Torchlight Humanity, to be honest, a power of the Song Familys level was far from weak, and one alone could rival an average mid-tier civilizations race. However, this situation did not continue indefinitely. Just as the Song family members thought the battle would not last much longer, an unexpected change occurred on the field. Amidst the surging storm, a giant black shadow flashed as if teleporting, crossing the nearly one hundred thousand meters between the two sides in the blink of an eye and charging directly into the midst of the Song familys cruisers. Boom! Boom! Boom! An unimaginably huge snake tail spanning nearly three thousand meters lashed out wildly, disregarding all the energy shields surrounding the cruisers and striking directly upon the warship armor. [Warning, warship armor is 60% damaged, warship integrity is 42% compromised, immediate repairs required!] In the combined communications, a clan member aboard the attacked cruiser roared. "No, this isnt a Third Rank Peak Chimera. Its size exceeds two thousand meters; this is a Chimera taking half a step into Fourth Rank, everybody be cau..." Before he could finish his sentence, his voice abruptly cut off. In the next second, the Third Rank Torch Captains from the Song family were horrified to discover that the communication link with that Torch Ship Captain had been severed abruptly. Looking downward, they saw a kilometer-long warship rapidly falling, its hull lights dimmed, obviously sinking. "A Chimera taking half a step into Fourth Rank..." This phrase echoed in the minds of all Song family Third Rank Torch Captains, and at the same time, a sense of fear they had not felt in a long time quietly surfaced in their eyes. It wasnt that they lacked the courage to fight; rather, an opponent of this caliber was entirely beyond their capability to handle. Should they choose to confront it head-on, their fate would be like the cruiser that had sunk just moments before, being completely silenced within mere seconds. "Insolence!" At that moment, a roar came from the Vault of Heaven as two Fourth Rank Clan Elders from The First Direct Lineage were alerted. The cruiser that sunk was not from their direct lineage, but as elders of the family, how could they tolerate watching their juniors being slaughtered so easily? This was a Third Rank Torch Captain, a core member even within the vast Song family, and each loss was a weakening of the clan. Moreover, the most crucial point was that such large-scale family missions always had casualty indices. If core family members suffered significant casualties, there would be corresponding punishment from the Council of Elders. Outside the Vault of Heaven, the bows of two Zhulu Warships explosively unleashed their power, with two Super Main Cannons roaring simultaneously. One of them struck directly upon the Floating Land Shield, which was already riddled with cracks. Under the piercing beam of the Super Main Cannon, a hundred-meter wide breach was torn open in the shield. Then, the firepower from the other Zhulu Warship followed, penetrating along the breached opening and surging into the inner parts of the Soul Spirit Floating Land below. From the perspective of the Soul Spirit Floating Land looking upward, what one saw was a dazzling column of light a hundred meters in diameter and over five thousand meters in length, carrying an awe-inspiring force as it bore down from above. Under the authentic power of Fourth Rank, the space of Soul Spirit Floating Land could not withstand the force and was being ripped apart along the path of the light column. The target of the light columns attack was unambiguous, aimed directly at the half-step Fourth Rank three-headed Chimera wreaking havoc among the cruisers above. Witnessing this, the Song family members of the first and second ranks below watched with anticipation, eager to see what damage this terrifying strike would inflict on the monster in the sky. Chapter 320 - 182: Evil Buddha Continent, Song Family’s Sixth Sequence_3 However, the reality was that the terrifying beam of light, which had carried an appalling might just a moment ago, saw its might inexplicably drain away in an instant. By the time it struck the top of the head of the three-headed chimera, it was left with only the might of a Third Rank Peak. It did not cause any fatal damage to it. "Its the origin rules of the Soul Spirit Floating Land that are actively suppressing it. The attack of the Clan Elder is strong, but its still not capable of remotely countering the core rules of the Floating Land Origin outside of the Floating Land..." An insightful clan member took the initiative to explain in the channel, further dampening the spirits of the Song family members. Though everyone understood that no matter what, the Soul Spirit Clan couldnt turn the tide and the Floating Land would inevitably fall under the familys control, the current unfavorable situation was a harsh reality. The half-Step Fourth Rank three-headed chimera was weaving through the group of Third Rank cruisers like a dragon, surrounded by a mysterious force field that made it impossible for the Third Rank Torch Ship Captains to disengage, forcing them to passively endure the attacks of the chimera. Below, the Thorned Flying Dragons, which initially held an absolute advantage, were now being besieged by over a hundred two-headed chimeras, and the situation was equally dire. If this continued, casualties were inevitable. Outside the Vault of Heaven, the flagships of the two Fourth Rank Clan Elders from The First Direct Lineage had somehow transformed into mecha forms. The Mech Giants, towering over three thousand meters tall, were fiercely attacking the Floating Land Shield, which was filled with cracks, eager to descend into the interior of the Floating Land. But clearly, even with their urgency, it wasnt something that could be achieved in a short time. At that moment, an ancient voice emanated from within the Mech Giant holding a white longsword. "Yan boy, take action now, just hold off this beast!!" This ancient voice echoed from above throughout the Floating Land, and upon hearing it, the faces of the frustrated Third Rank Torch Ship Captains simultaneously lit up with joy. "Song Yan, hes here too?" Discover stories at empire In the midst of their surprise, intense spatial fluctuations emanated from the center of the battlefield. Under the gaze of thousands, a cruiser, a thousand meters long and wrapped in a pale yellow warship armor, silently appeared next to the three-headed chimera, with a wingspan exceeding two thousand five hundred meters. This warship looked no different from a regular cruiser and showed no sign of anything special. However, with its appearance, it caused a huge stir among the members of the Song family, calming their previous panic completely, as if they had all taken a comforting pill. Inside the Furious Lion Cruiser, Song Mingsongs eyes, as big as copper bells, were intently fixed on the pale yellow cruiser displayed on the projection screen. Even with his pride, he felt humbled in the presence of this seemingly ordinary cruiser. The newcomer was none other than the sixth in the current sequence of the Dinghai Song Family. Song Yan! This member of the Ancestral Vein was born with Purple Fire and an Innate Gift that was barely considered excellent. When his flagship had first advanced to Second Rank, his performance had always been by the book. Until the third year after advancing to Second Rank. It was said that during an exploration in the Alien Star Domain, he had a serendipitous encounter that changed everything. In less than ten years, he leapt into the Third Rank, but this was just one insignificant line in his career. Taking on five or ten enemies at once was more typical of the achievements of this sixth sequence. And one crucial pointthis individual had repeatedly withstood direct attacks from Fourth Rank beings on his own. Emphasis on direct attacks, not any form of kiting or drawn-out battle. Furthermore, since becoming the familys Sixth Sequence ten years ago, he had not openly made a move for a long time. If he could withstand the direct attacks of Fourth Rank lifeforms in the Starry Sea ten years ago, one could only imagine the current state of his flagship. Let alone a half-Step Fourth Rank three-headed chimera, even if the opponent formally stepped into that realm, they likely wouldnt be able to trouble the Sixth Sequence of the clan for a while. Chapter 321 - 183: Subverting Half-Step Fourth Rank·The Terrifying Miniature Neutron Star Continue your adventure at empire Song Yans flagship was named Xuanjia, and it had been over 15 years since he was promoted to Third Rank. No one knew the extent of Xuanjias current combat power. However, the fact that Xuanjia had teleported next to the side of the three-headed chimera without any hesitation suggested that this so-called Half-Step Fourth Rank creature was not much of a threat to it. Indeed, as a layer of yellowish-brown rock suddenly covered the surface of Xuanjia, the chimeras serpentine tail, which seemed like a death-bringing specter to other Third Rank Torch Captains, could only leave trails of sparks splashing across the hull of Xuanjia. Witnessing this, the surrounding Third Rank Torch Captains realized that the quality of the warship armor of this Sixth Sequence family member was at least Orange Quality or higher, and its enhancement level must have exceeded the Fourth Rank, even most likely reaching the Peak of the Fourth Rank. As everyone marveled, the next action of Xuanjia was even more astonishing. Clang clang! After a series of intense metallic friction sounds, in the next second, the cannon at the bow of Xuanjia abruptly transformed into a silver-gleaming battering ram. Inside Xuanjia, a burly man focused his thoughts and activated the "Crushing Impact" feature of the Orange Quality [Mystic Silver Ram] component. Immediately afterward, a massive amount of silver light began to gather at the bow of Xuanjia, and within a short duration, the Mystic Silver Ram was entirely enveloped by the sharp silver light. The next second, Xuanjia, carrying fearsome might, charged with an unrivaled momentum straight at the three-headed chimera. Ahead, sensing the threat to its life, the Half-Step Fourth Rank chimera flapped its wings, a tornado storm condensed behind its dual wings, while a green mysterious flow circulated around its entire body. With the support of these two, the three-headed chimera was about to flee with its wings spread, but the burly man inside Xuanjia let out a cold snort. "Thinking of running now? Too late!" As soon as he finished speaking, he activated another Orange Component on Xuanjia, [Earthstone Domain Monument]. Swish, swish, swish! Earthy yellow stones rapidly condensed around the chimera and on these stones, the same mysterious power circulated, clashing against the aqua-colored energy around the chimera, resulting in continuous tug-of-war. During this stalemate, the chimera felt its movements becoming more and more cumbersome, the constant condensation of stones on its body making its flesh stiffen. Boom! Losing its original agility, the chimera could not avoid Xuanjias relentless charge, the razor-sharp Mystic Silver Ram striking forcefully against its chest. Roar roar roar! All three heads of the chimera wailed in succession as the formidable frontal assault from Xuanjia caved in a massive pit hundreds of meters into its chest, while the sharp and domineering silver energy constantly eroded its internal flesh and blood. And that was not the end; following the devastating collision, the Mystic Silver Ram of Xuanjia unexpectedly triggered a secondary impact feature. As a result, the already heavily injured chimera was struck grievously, a several-hundred-meter wound was torn open in its chest, massive amounts of blood gushing out, raining blood onto the forest below. Roar! In its final throes, all three heads of the chimera opened their mouths simultaneously, and three kilometers-long energy balls of different colors converged inside before they spewed out towards Xuanjia, which was not far away. The surrounding members of the Song family who were Torch Ship Captains were taken aback, wanting to remind Song Yan to dodge. The chimera, after all, had half-stepped into the Fourth Rank and was bolstered by a Soul Spirit Floating Land with a hint of Fourth Rank original source, making these kilometer-wide energy balls as strong, if not stronger, than its over three-kilometer-long serpentine tail. But it was too late; the energy balls in the mouths of the chimera were almost instantaneously formed, and then they were spat out at high speed, giving them no chance to react or even warn anyone. However, what unfolded next quickly reassured the Song Clan members. Compared to the warship armor that was of at least Orange Quality and reinforced to the Fourth Rank, the energy shield on the surface of Xuanjia was not the slightest bit inferior. Against the life-burning retaliation of the three-headed chimera, the energy shield dimmed only slightly. After that strike, the Half-Step Fourth Rank chimera had no more ability to counterattack and could only passively take the successive attacks from Xuanjia, quickly falling under the barrage of Xuanjias ship cannons. Without even needing the personal intervention of the two Clan Elders from The First Direct Lineage who were in the sky, this crisis that had been extremely urgent a moment ago was casually resolved by this Sixth Sequence of the Song family. ... Song Chi was naturally unaware of everything that had happened above the Soul Spirit Floating Land, but he had a certain conjecture about the overall situation, especially since he had also heard that ancient voice that echoed through the Floating Land. At that time, he was piloting the Cang Qiong, rapidly advancing through the Central Great Swamp in the Northern Region. Indeed, Cang Qiong no longer moved cautiously as it had half a month before, but was instead rapidly traversing the bottom of the swamp. Having received news of the familial great battle half a month ago and knowing that there wasnt much time left, he ignored all previous apprehensions and, at the limit speed that the semi-automatic shipboard intelligence could process information, explored with full force like a dragon through the Central Great Swamp. Chapter 328 - 185: Orange Ascension Fire Source and Orange Engine In front of the gate that connects the 49th floor to the 50th in the Merit Tower, Song Chi took a step forward. This time, he wasnt stopped and directly reached above the 50th floor. To enter the 50th floor of the Merit Tower, one must possess over 20 Golden Merit Points. Currently, his account held 27 Golden Merit Points. As soon as he entered the 50th floor, the first thing Song Chi noticed was a stark difference from the 49 floors below, most notably in terms of the area of the floors. From the first to the 49th floor, each level had at least several hundred square meters, with the first five floors being nearly ten thousand square meters. In contrast, the 50th floor appeared to be, at most, around a hundred square meters. However, Song Chi didnt mind this. After a brief moment of surprise, he began to look around the 50th floor. And with that look, his eyes instantly lit up, and the fiery passion in his gaze far exceeded that of before. Even though this floor also only traded in items for Golden Merit Points, compared to the 30th to 49th floors, the 50th floor had many more desirable items, including some exceedingly rare resources. Orange Air Patrol Radar Orange Soldier Figurine Tree Component Orange Thruster Orange Exterior Launcher Fourth Rank Void Crystal Earth Attribute Law Sculpture Ten Thousand Year Moony Tree Sap ... In just over ten minutes, Song Chi saw many invaluable starship components and special resources, several of which were needed for the Cang Qiong. For example, the Orange Quality thruster and exterior launcherboth of these were components not found on the Cang Qiong, or the quality was inferior to those needed. However, upon seeing their exorbitant prices, reaching up to several hundred Golden Merit Points, he could only regretfully step back. Song Chi felt somewhat thoughtful; he had originally thought that with 27 Golden Merit Points in his account, he had a small fortune, but now it seemed quite far from enough. After leaving the 50th floor, Song Chi continued towards the 51st floor. As he passed by various rare and dazzling items, he arrived at the 59th floor. At a counter on the right side of the 59th floor, Song Chi stopped walking, his gaze burning as he stared at the Fire Seed behind the counter. Name: Magma Core Fire Quality: Orange Item Description: A strand of Orange Fire Seed nurtured over fifty thousand years in the depths of magma volcanoes of a Level 3 Starry Sea Floating Land with Fire Attributes, capable of evolving a Blue Quality Seed of Torch into Purple Quality. Exchange Price: 130 Golden Merit Points Indeed, behind this counter was an Orange Quality Fire Source UpRank. Although it was just plain Orange, and not the kind that could evolve a Purple Fire Seed into an Orange one, it was nonetheless exceedingly rare and highly sought after. It was precisely what Song Chi desperately needed at the moment; his Seed of Torch was of Blue Quality, which set a limit for enhancing starship components to a maximum level of 39an enormous restriction. If he could evolve his Seed of Torch into Purple Quality, the combat power of the Cang Qiong would surely see a new surge. After all, according to the rank limitations of the Torch Warship itself, the enhancement levels of onboard components cannot exceed the ships body by two Great Ranks. Now, with Cang Qiong being of Second Rank, the theoretical enhancement limit for components is Fourth Rank, or level 49. However, due to the limitations of the Seed of Torch, this enhancement limit is currently capped at level 39, which greatly impacts the overall combat power of the Cang Qiong. (PS: Can you accept this patch now? Many readers said that the enhancement of starship components without any limits was too exaggerated, so I added this patch. If its not acceptable, we can change it back in the future!) As much as he coveted it, Song Chi could only look on. With a price of 130 Golden Merit Points, it wasnt something he could currently afford unless he removed an Orange Component from Cang Qiong. Forcing himself not to dwell on it, he continued to explore the other items on the 59th floor. Soon, Song Chi came across another item that deeply intrigued him. It was an Orange Quality starship component, an Orange Engine that the Cang Qiong urgently needed. Light Energy Aggregation Engine lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Energy Supply Efficiency increased by 40% Feature 2: Light Energy Aggregation Find exclusive stories on empire Consumption: 8/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 56/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes Energy Pool: 8000 (can store 8000 Spectral Energy Points) UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Energy Points, 10 Life Cores (Zero Rank), 10 Void Stones. {Light Energy Aggregation: Consumes 2000 Spectral Energy Points to aggregate the energy of the consumed Spectral Energy Points, allowing the engine to enter a hyper-overload operating state, with Energy Supply Efficiency and thrust increased by 100%, lasting for 10 minutes, with a buffer of 240 hours.} Without a doubt, the attributes of this Orange Quality [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] far surpassed the [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] currently installed on the Cang Qiong. Not only in terms of Energy Supply Efficiency, but also because it consumes less energy when operating, resulting in a significant net gain of energy per second. Moreover, this engines exchange price was much lower than the [Magma Core Fire], at only 90 Golden Merit Points. Thus, if he could manage to scrounge up a bit more, there was a real chance of securing this engine before heading to Copper Mountain Continent. For instance, the segment of worm mother skin he still had, or the [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] which could be swapped outthese could be traded for Golden Merit Points, in addition to the 27 points he currently had, offering a substantial opportunity. Thinking this, Song Chis heart grew even more eager. It wasnt that he was disinterested in the [Magma Core Fire], but rather that the biggest shortfall of the Cang Qiong at present was the engine component. Chapter 329 - 185: Orange Ascension Fire Source and Orange Engine_2 Due to this reason, over the past year, apart from the newly installed [Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane] component, the other parts of the Cang Qiong had hardly changed. Why? Isnt it because the energy supply efficiency of the [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] couldnt keep up? Because of this factor, the continued enhancement of Cang Qiongs combat power faced significant obstacles. [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator][Neutron Star Core Armor][Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] These components, which clearly had considerable room for enhancement, were stuck at lv30 for over a year. You must know that over this year, Song Chi had already accumulated more than ten thousand strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and over fourteen hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Even though there were fewer Titanium Crystals, with just under a thousand, it was still more than enough to support over twenty Third Rank enhancements. With a determined look in his eyes, Song Chi had already made a decision. In the following three months, he would accumulate as many Golden Merit Points as possible, exerting his utmost effort to exchange for the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] before heading to Copper Mountain Floating Land. As for the Golden Armored Giant Beast he would face next, it was, after all, a Fourth Rank Level existence. Even though the Bai Family swore it had been seriously injured and its current strength was not even a hundredth of its peak, both families were not daring to be careless, let alone the naturally cautious Song Chi. Even a cornered rabbit will bite, not to mention a Golden Armored Giant Beast, a being with genetic bloodline surpassing that of Thorned Flying Dragons. If they really provoked it, who knew what could happen? Therefore, full preparations were necessary. And within these full preparations, the two most crucial ones were to enhance the [Neutron Star Core Armor] and [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator]Cang Qiongs main defense componentsto their Third Rank limit. Only by doing so could people feel slightly more at ease. Before reaching the 60th floor of the Merit Tower, Song Chi was once again stopped en route. To ascend to the 60th floor, one needed more than 100 Golden Merit Points, which he could not accumulate in a short period. Before leaving, he also exchanged a Zircon and a Low-Level Energy Crystal, which he had previously obtained from the Tuogu Tribes secret vault, with the family. In return, he earned 3 Golden Merit Points. Zircon earned 1 point, and the Low-Level Energy Crystal earned 2 points. With this, his Merit Points went back up to 30, but the distance to 90 points was still significant, so he needed to keep striving. ... Outer space near Dragon Spine Continent, Song familys exclusive spatial gateway. After spending 1000 Merit Points, Cang Qiong successfully caught up with the next round of medium-range space transport. The destination of this transport was Thorny Star Region, neighboring the Red River Star Domain, which is also where the familys Flying Dragon Floating Land, where Thorned Flying Dragons were bred, was located. As a border star region of Dinghai Star Domain, adjacent to the Red River Star Domain, Thorny Star Region was not large, spanning only a few dozen light-years in diameter. Yet, despite its small size, this star region has been home to a family fleet of tens of thousands belonging to the Dinghai Song family, known as the Thorny Defense Fleet, stationed there all year round. The Thorny Defense Fleet was led by a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship as its flagship, with ten Cruisers, a hundred Escort Ships, and beyond that, tens of thousands of standard Micro-Light Nuclear-Powered Destroyers. Just from its configuration, the impressive combat power of this fleet was evident. The fundamental reason for stationing this fleet here, besides deterring the prying eyes of Alien Races from the Red River Star Domain, was to ensure the safety of the Flying Dragon Floating Land. Unlike the familys other artificially modified Floating Lands, the Flying Dragon Floating Land was not man-made but a rather rare Third Rank Life Floating Land. Moreover, it wasnt just an ordinary Third Rank Life Floating Land; it contained high-level Dragon Origin energy, a Third Rank Life Floating Land. Ordinary Third Rank Life Floating Lands could not nurture Dragon Species, nor maintain their growth and evolution. According to messages passed down from the upper echelons of the family, a Fifth Rank Level Dragon Species creature had once perished on this Floating Land, and its essence eventually blended into the core of the Flying Dragon Floating Land. Explore more adventures at empire Through a long period of fusion and transformation, this Floating Land eventually developed Dragon Origin energy, giving birth to the Thorned Flying Dragon, a species group with a notable bloodline. In the southern part of the Thorny Star Region, not long after Cang Qiong and other family warships flew out from the spatial gateway, they were intercepted by a small fleet. [Thorny Defense Fleet patrol, please present your personal identity information. You may proceed after verification is confirmed!] As a message was broadcast from the escort ship at the forefront of the small fleet, the warships that had just emerged from the spatial stargate, including Song Chis, came to a halt one after another before transmitting their respective information to the other party. The Thorny Star Region has always been a border area adjacent to the Alien Race Star Domain, and its never been a peaceful place. Otherwise, the family wouldnt specifically send a fleet to be stationed here. A strict patrol wasnt surprising. After verifying their personal information, Cangqiong was quickly allowed to pass, and then sped towards the near Flying Dragon Floating Land. While controlling the Cangqiong, Song Chi also recalled the information about the Thorn Guard Fleet in his mind. The Thorn Guard Fleet belonged to a special fleet under the direct command of the familys War Affairs Hall, and it wasnt part of the familys regular external combat fleets. In simple terms, it was the local fleet of the Thorny Star Region, only responsible for guarding the Thorny Star Region and the Flying Dragon Floating Land. Duties like suppressing the Floating Lands and external warfare were not within its jurisdiction. Furthermore, it was said that the Thorn Guard Fleet was now almost completely under the control of the familys Third Direct Lineage. The current supreme commander of this guard fleet, the owner of the Zhulu flagship, was Song Xuanguang, one of the two Fourth Rank elders from the Third Direct Lineage. He was a peer of Elder Song Xuanfeng from the First Direct Lineage and was now also a member of the familys Council of Elders. As thoughts whirled, Cangqiong reached the airspace above a Starry Sea Floating Land with a diameter of nearly eight million kilometers. Indeed, this Floating Land was the Flying Dragon Floating Land. However, when approaching the Flying Dragon Floating Land, what first attracted Song Chis attention was not the Floating Land itself but the elliptical Floating Land Shield above it, layered with grid patterns. As a Level Three Life Floating Land, the core of the Flying Dragon Floating Land was capable of condensing this impressively defensive Floating Land Shield. Besides, another point that caught Song Chis attention was the gigantic war machinery built upon the Floating Land above. With an alloy track diameter exceeding one hundred thousand meters, a staggering number of warship berths, awe-inspiring fortress orbital cannons, and the continuously maintained circular Nuclear Energy Shield. Yes, this war machinery built upon the Flying Dragon Floating Land, just like what he had seen on Guangyuan Floating Land, was indeed a Floating Fortress. And at one of the central berths of the fortress, a large warship over three thousand meters in length was quietly docked. If his guess was correct, that should be the flagship of Elder Xuanguang. Shifting his gaze, directing his attention away from these two, Cangqiong quickly descended towards the Floating Land Shield below. As he had already passed the inspection, there were no further obstructions. With the approach of several family warships, the Floating Land Shield below astonishingly split open to create a kilometer-wide gap. Seeing this, the string of warships entered in single file. The Flying Dragon Floating Land, atop Tenglong Peak. This was the familys station on the Flying Dragon Floating Land. Inside the stations grand hall, a middle-aged Third Rank Torch Ship Captain inquired of Song Chi. "Do you need my assistance?" Hearing this, Song Chi quickly nodded. Although with the current combat power of Cangqiong, taking down a Third Rank Thorned Flying Dragon wasnt difficult, he certainly wouldnt refuse help if it was offered. Several hours later, in the midst of the Sunset Mountain Range. The booming of the artillery gradually ceased. With the suppression of a Third Rank cruiser, the Third Rank Level Thorned Flying Dragon that had been targeted was soon seriously injured and fell into a coma, a moment when its resistance to psychic attacks was at its weakest. At the same time, the voice of the middle-aged man resounded from the cruiser above. "All right, you can attempt enslavement now!!" Chapter 330 - 186: Life Sublimation - Advancement to Second Rank Above the mountain range, the Cang Qiong gradually descended. When it was less than fifty meters away from the unconscious Third Rank Thorned Flying Dragon below, a beam of light shot out from the warship, directly targeting the Thorned Flying Dragon. This light was none other than the Enslavement Seal emitted by the Enslavement Medal. As one of only two red components on the Cang Qiong, now enhanced to Third Rank, the Enslavement Medal currently had five seals, and up to now, four had been used. Foundation Establishment Cultivator Zhao Lei Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan Soul Master Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan Soul Second Experience more content on empire Third Rank Blue Blood Clan Tuogu Hong Originally, there was also a Blackwater Xuan Snake, but Song Chi had canceled its enslavement because he thought it was somewhat a waste of space. Of course, this didnt mean that it was killed after being released from enslavement; it was still under Song Chis control, just indirectly through the Soul Seal of Soul Second from the Third Rank Soul Spirit Clan. Speaking of this Soul Seal, the one of the Soul Master was not wasted either; it controlled a Third Rank Peak double-headed Chimera. Currently, both of these creatures, along with Soul Master and Soul Second, as well as Zhao Lei, were all arranged by Song Chi in the asteroid belt. After the mining operation on the Soul Spirit Floating Land ended, the ten Furious Tiger Mining Carts at his disposal naturally became redundant. So during the last exploration of the Alien Star Domain, Song Chi took the opportunity to send Soul Master along with these ten Furious Tiger Mining Carts to that asteroid belt and allocated a standard civilian interstellar mining ship from the former mining team, forming a second mining crew. After this, mining efficiency was further improved. "Hmm?" The soft exclamation of the middle-aged man came from above. Song Chi, anticipating the mans surprise, did not explain and attributed everything to good luck. There was no helping it; after all, the Enslavement Medal was a red enslavement component and had been enhanced to Third Rank. Even a Third Rank Thorned Flying Dragon in its prime would have difficulty resisting in front of it, let alone in its wounded state. Yes, the Enslavement Medal succeeded in enslaving the Third Rank Thorned Flying Dragon on just the first attempt, which is what surprised the middle-aged man on the cruiser above. As a Third Rank Torch Ship Captain who had been stationed at the Flying Dragon Floating Land for two years, he had recently come across quite a few of his kin who attempted to enslave Third Rank Thorned Flying Dragons. Most of them had to try more than ten times to succeed, even those with high-quality enslavement components needed three to five attempts. To enslave on the first attempt was indeed rare. Of course, he didnt think too much of it, simply assuming that Song Chi had hit the incredibly low odds by a fluke of luck. Following the successful enslavement, the Thorned Flying Dragon woke up from its daze. "Shrink to the smallest size!" "About 30 meters will do!" Both commands were given by Song Chi, the first naturally directed to the Third Rank Clan elder above, while the second was relayed to the Thorned Flying Dragon through the feature of the Bridge of the Mind. Reducing from 1000 meters to 30 meters, this ratio was about 33 times, slightly higher than the 20 times reduction range of ordinary purple enslavement components, but some top-rank purple enslavement components could achieve this when enhanced to Third Rank. It also allowed the Thorned Flying Dragon to barely fit inside the Cang Qiong without arousing too much suspicion. Indeed, after witnessing this scene, the middle-aged Song family clansman in the cruiser above didnt say much. After Song Chi expressed his gratitude again, he controlled the Cang Qiong to shoot straight into the sky, leaving the Flying Dragon Floating Land. In the Main Control Room, the Thorned Flying Dragon, which was 30 meters in volume just a short while ago, had now shrunk to the size of a fist. The miniaturized creature was now perched on Song Chis shoulder, rubbing its pitch-black head against Song Chis neck with none of its former untamed demeanor, perfectly enacting the role of an obedient pet. As for the wounds on its body, Song Chi wasnt worried; the self-healing ability of dragon species was famously robust. Allowing it to hibernate for about ten days to half a month would virtually heal all its injuries. ... Two days later, Song Chi successfully returned to Green Moon Manor. His father and mother were not at home, whether they were off purchasing various items for action three months later at Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain or exploring the Alien Star Domain together was unknown. Song Chi didnt dwell on it and went straight to the Ruins Market. Inside the level 25 All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi held an Advanced Body Tempering Potion in his left hand and a 700-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl in his right. Spectral Energy circulated, strands of ghostly black energy moved unpredictably in the palm of his right hand, and visibly, the 700-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl trembled fiercely. A few seconds later, the clam pearl completely turned into a pale white powder under the erosion of the Spectral Energy. After pouring this powder into the Advanced Body Tempering Potion tube and shaking it gently a few times, Song Chi swallowed it all in one gulp. But it didnt end there; 20 pounds of Second Rank Insect Race meat prepared on the side was also consumed, along with Body Tempering Liquid applied all over his skin. At that moment, Song Chi felt an endless heat flowing through all his limbs and bones. Assuming the pose for the Guidance Technique immediately, Song Chi began his training in the technique. Under this multiple enhancement, along with the extremely dense Spectral Energy in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi finally once again felt the swift progress of his Guidance Technique that he hadnt felt in a long time. Five days later, a distinct surge of Spectral Energy emanated from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Chapter 331 - 186: Life Sublimation - Ascension to Second Rank_2 Song Chis Guidance Technique successfully advanced from lv18 to lv19. Regarding this, he felt somewhat emotional, as it was indeed the Deep Water Clam Pearls that had a more pronounced effect on the cultivation of the Guidance Technique. However, even though the speed was fast, he had consumed a total of four 700-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls plus four Advanced Body Tempering Potions within these five days. This meant that all of his 700-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls had been used up. Although he had a fair number of 300 and 500-year-old ones, they were no longer effective for his now lv19 Guidance Technique. "Do I need to use those two 900-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls now..." With this thought in mind, he repeated the previous few operations, neutralizing one of the 900-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls with an Advanced Body Tempering Potion, and without leaving the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, he began his second round of cultivation. This time, a full ten days passed. By the time Song Chi emerged from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, his Guidance Technique had reached the peak of lv19. The combination of the 900-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls, the Advanced Body Tempering Potion, the Body Tempering Liquid, the Second Rank Insect Race flesh, and the All-Attributes Cultivation Room indeed provided powerful benefits, allowing him to accumulate in just ten days what would normally take an ordinary Torch Ship Captain two or three years. However, Song Chi wasnt satisfied, for the two 900-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls had not allowed him to break through the lv20 threshold, which was a considerable regret. His thoughts shifted, and his figure disappeared into the Ruins Market. He planned to rest well for two dayshalf a month of continuous cultivation had left him somewhat exhausted, so he needed to rest for a couple of days before considering the attempt to advance to the Second Rank. Soon after exiting the Ruins Market, sitting cross-legged under the peach tree in the courtyard, Song Chi prepared to visualize the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint for a few hours before going to rest. Although his Spiritual Force had broken through to the second stage of the Ordinary Thought State, he couldnt slack off. After all, he intended to possess the third stage of Spiritual Force in the Ordinary Thought State immediately after advancing to the Second Rank. "Sonny!" Suddenly, his moms voice came from the side. Looking out, his mother, Chen Lixia, with a gentle smile on her face, was standing outside the courtyard. "Mom, when did you get back?" Welcoming his mother into the yard, the two quickly started chatting. "Really, you and dad both advanced to become Blue Torch Seeds?" "Yes!" Chen Lixia smiled and nodded, her phoenix eyes slightly squinting, with an undeniable joy at the bottom of her eyes. "How did it happen? Mom, tell me about it." After about ten minutes, Chen Lixia, seeing that Song Chi wasnt in the best of spirits, didnt stay long, briefly explained, then left. Of course, before she left, she inevitably reminded Song Chi to rest well and not to be too obsessed with cultivation. Song Chi nodded, his thoughts dwelling on his fathers experience. According to his mother, the Alien Star Domain they had traveled to through the Space Beacon was a broken Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land discovered by his father during an exploration of an Alien Star Domain half a year ago. On this broken Floating Land, they obtained a Purple top-rank Fire Source UpRank. After returning, they used their previous accumulations to exchange for another Purple top-rank Fire Source UpRank in the Family Merit Hall, which then allowed both to advance to become Blue Torch Seeds. For this, Song Chi was truly happy for his parents. Being able to elevate their Torch Seeds to blue before heading to the Copper Mountain Continent was certainly great news. Because this meant that the Energy Shield and the Warship Armor of their flagship could now be enhanced to Third Rank, as opposed to just the Second Rank limit before, significantly increasing safety. ... With both hands in his lap, clasping two high-rank Soul Stones, Song Chis spiritual energy was fully engaged in the visualization of the Mech Armor Projection. Three hours later, the Soul Power within the four high-rank Soul Stones had been completely drained. Casually tossing them into a corner of the yard, Song Chi, already exhausted, returned to his bedroom and quickly fell into a deep sleep. Two days later, a refreshed and completely rejuvenated Song Chi returned to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. It was still the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. After much deliberation, with a sudden steady gaze, Song Chi waved his hand and took out the 1500-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl from his body. Yes, he had decided to use this exceptionally old Deep Water Clam Pearl to help him break through the threshold of the Second Rank. ``` If he did this, there might be some risks involvedafter all, even though Deep Water Clam Pearls were known for their mild attributes, that was only relative to other lifeforms on the same tier. Compared to a 1500-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl, Song Chi at Guidance Technique lv19 was more like a python that bit off more than it could swallow. His courage was commendable, but the fear was that he might burst his belly in one gulp. However, Song Chi had naturally taken this into account. The Spectral Energy within him surged again, and he didnt crush the 1500-year-old clam pearl into powder directly. Instead, he cut off about 1/4 of it, turned that quarter into powder, and blended it with the Advanced Body Tempering Potion. The remaining 3/4 of the clam pearl was carefully stored away by him. He would use it after his Guidance Technique officially advanced past Second Rank, in conjunction with the Top-Tier Body Forging Potion. Gulu-gulu! After swallowing the Advanced Body Tempering Potion, which now contained the powder of only 1/4 of the clam pearl, and not even having time to apply the Body Tempering Liquid, Song Chi felt as if a ball of fire had appeared in his stomach. A huge amount of scorching energy erupted and violently surged through his entire body. Clearly, even though it was only integrated with 1/4 of a 1500-year-old clam pearl, this Advanced Body Tempering Potion contained far more energy than the previous 700-year-old one, and was starkly more powerful than even the one mixed with 900 years worth of Deep Water Clam Pearl Powder. This just showed how exaggerated the effects of a 1500-year Deep Water Clam Pearl could be. Song Chi quickly assumed the cultivation position for the Guidance Technique and exerted all his strength to direct the burning energy continuously surging from his abdomen. Hiss! The energy flowing through his meridians scorched his entire body, causing pain and intermittent stinging sensations that almost made it impossible for him to concentrate and cultivateyet he suppressed it by force every time. He understood very well that if he stopped practicing the Guidance Technique now, the consequences would be unimaginable. Without this layer of guidance, the scorching energy that was still emerging relentlessly from his abdomen would burn his meridians beyond recognition, completely destroying his martial foundation. This situation lasted for about half an hour. However, to Song Chi, this half-hour felt longer than half a month. The indescribably acute pain and burning sensation were enough to drive a sane person mad. Discover stories at empire Fortunately, he persevered, and under the repeated onslaught of this scorching energy, the gate between lv19 and lv20 of the Guidance Technique had shattered to pieces. If he continued to strike a few more times, he would definitely step into Second Rank and initiate his second Life Sublimation. The astonishing burning sensation in his abdomen had faded away, but that didnt mean the energy had completely dissipated. Strong surges of energy continued to flow from his abdomen to the rest of his body. With this energy, Song Chi, not holding back, began the continuous assault. After the first strike, the door leading to Second Rank had more cracks upon it. With the second strike, the cracks deepened. After the third strike, crack-crack-crack. Song Chi could now hear the faint sounds of cracking. The fourth strikeboom! The door completely shattered, and Song Chi could no longer be stopped from progressing further. Just then, a vast wave of energy suddenly enveloped his entire body. When this energy appeared, it began continuously pouring into every cell of his body, seemingly preparing to baptize his whole being. This energy was Life Energy, and it is the energy that every carbon-based lifeform about to undergo Life Sublimation would inevitably experience. Indeed, Song Chis Guidance Technique had just broken through from lv19 to lv20, and he was about to begin his second Life Sublimation. Once the sublimation was completed, he would become a true Second Rank life entity. Feeling the tingling and soothing sensations throughout his body, Song Chi almost moaned out loud. Each Life Sublimation was incredibly refreshing, allowing one to completely clear ones mind, with both body and soul undergoing an all-around baptism. After an indeterminate amount of time, when the luminescent white energy completely dissipated from his body, Song Chi opened his eyes. In the abyss of his dark eyes, a blue flame flashed by, followed by strands of spectral black energy emanating from within him, quickly forming a phantom-like layer of Spectral Gauze around him. Despite the layer of Spectral Gauze being faint and unobtrusive, it actually provided a formidable defense. This was also an ability that every Second Rank Torch Ship Captain could obtain, with Spectral Energy fully manifested, albeit not to the degree of the Third Rank Levels ability to project Spectral Energy from their bodies, but still enough for self-protection. Moreover, with the augmentation of this layer of Spectral Energy, the attack power of a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain would also see a significant increase. Of course, what Song Chi valued the most was the increase in his lifespan. After ascending to Second Rank, his lifespan had officially reached 300 years. ``` Chapter 332 - 187: Fivefold Mind Utilization - Resetting Spatial Anchor Points The fluctuating Spectral Gauze around his body, the surging power within, the spiritual force emptied to the extreme. At this moment, Song Chi felt incredibly good; this second Life Sublimation exceeded the effects he had imagined. Besides the obvious enhancements in his internal strength, Spectral Energy, and lifespan, there was also an invisible aspect that had improved. Song Chi tightly closed his eyes, his thoughts racing. Your journey continues with empire The next second, his eyes snapped open, deep joy surfacing in their depths. Just now, he had simultaneously initiated five separate computations in his mind, a task that previously required entering a Limit-breaking State to complete perfectly, but this time he accomplished it with ease, without the need for that extra amplification the Limit-breaking State provided. In other words, his Spiritual Force had now reached the level of Fivefold Mind Utilization. Initially, this second Life Sublimation was supposed to elevate a being from the Ordinary Thought State First Rank to the Ordinary Thought State Second Rank, that is from Threefold Mind Utilization to Fourfold Mind Utilization. However, because Song Chi had previously reached this level by using Divine Soul Type resources, this Life Sublimations baptism of his spiritual aspects directly elevated him from Fourfold to Fivefold Mind Utilization. Although there was still a gap from the Ordinary Thought State Third Rank of Sixfold Mind Utilization, he was now much closer. With just one more step, he could join the ranks of the torchship captains of Torch Human Civilization at the Second Rank, known for their genius-tier Spiritual Force at the Third Rank level of Ordinary Thought State. Furthermore, lets not forget he still possessed the Limit-breaking State. Even if this special skill was not rare among those in higher circles, it would enable him to temporarily enter the Sixfold Mind Utilization state, which could be quite useful in critical moments. With this in mind, he moved his limbs again and then took out the remaining 3/4 of the Clam Pearls. After some thought, he decided to keep them for later, planning to use them in combination with a Top-Tier Body Forging Potion after some time. In the roughly twenty days, the enhancement of his Guidance Technique had been significant, covering a distance that others couldnt in ten years. It was precisely because of this extraordinary progression that Song Chi felt the sense of emptiness deep within that needed to be consolidated over time. If he were to use the remaining 3/4 of the Clam Pearls now, he feared he would need to spend multiple times the effort to replenish his foundational strength. As soon as he stepped out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chis thoughts shifted. Then the Vault of Heaven of the Ruins Market changed color abruptly, the power of innumerable Laws converging rapidly. In less than two seconds, a hundred-meter tall giant figure of the Law materialized above Song Chis body. Looking at this form, it bore a striking resemblance to the powerful Divine Skill "Law as the Heaven, Image as the Earth" mentioned in novels from his past life. Of course, the reality was not as such. This was simply an enhancement of Song Chis control over the Zhu Tian Ruins Market after advancing to the Second Rank, allowing him to utilize the Ruins Market Law more adeptly. After dispersing the giant figure of the Law, Song Chi had a realization: "With my current control over the Ruins Market, and with the Market itself having Advanced, if a Fourth Rank lifeform from outside were to reach out across space to influence the Market now, it should be easy to handle. Even a Fifth Rank Level being could be resisted under this level of surging vitality, though a Sixth Rank could be problematic, likely resulting in at least severe injury." With this thought, he felt slightly relieved. Compared to Fourth and Fifth Rank beings, Sixth Rank entities were far less common in the Shattered Starry Sea, which meant that the safety of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was now tens to hundreds of times stronger than when he was still First Rank. Considering this, Song Chi was ready to leave the Ruins Market. With nearly twenty days of cultivation, the next exploration into the Alien Star Domain was not far off; it was time to prepare thoroughly. But as he gathered the Spectral Energy within his body toward his chest, preparing to activate the Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank he wore close to his heart, Song Chis eyebrows twitched slightly. "A new change in the Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank?" As Spectral Energy poured into the token, the Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank once again grew faintly warm, this sudden change buoying his expectations and curiosity. He carefully examined the token that connected the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to the outside world. After playing with it for a while, Song Chi finally understood the latest changes in the Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank, his gaze shifting without showing obvious disappointment or joy. Instead, there appeared a hint of surprise. "Can it simply be taken into the Ancestral Torch now?" Indeed, perhaps due to advancing to the Second Rank or an improvement in his control over the Market, the Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank, which could not be placed into the Ancestral Torch before, could now be brought inside. Based on this change, the good news was that he no longer needed to worry about exposing the token. Although he always carried it close, since it remained outside his body, there was always a slight risk of exposure. Now, being able to bring it into the Ancestral Torch completely eliminated that risk. On the other hand, the bad news was that this minor change provided no benefit to his own strength, which was somewhat disappointing to Song Chi, who had held some hope. As the Ghost Light circulated at the glabella, the Ancestral Aperture opened, and an attracting force emanated from within. The Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank, already removed from his neck, began to float upwards gently and eventually entirely entered the Ancestral Aperture. After the aperture closed again, Song Chi closed his eyes and sunk his spirit into the Ancestral Torch. Chapter 333 - 187: Fivefold Mind Utilization - Resetting Spatial Anchor Points_2 In the chaotic void space, a wisp of light blue Fire Seed floated, and revolving around this seemingly eternal blue flame, a miniature battleship model continuously orbited the Fire Seed. Beyond that, there were five clusters of light of varying sizes that also revolved around the blue Fire Seed along with the battleship model. These five clusters of light corresponded to Zero Rank, First Rank, Second Rank, Third Rank, and Fourth Rank Floating Land Origins. Last of all was the newly acquired "Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank." It, too, revolved around the Seed of Torch, just like the other six items. Seeing this scene, Song Chi couldnt help but nod to himself; in this way, unless he, the founder of the Ancestral Torch, voluntarily allowed it, there would be no outsider able to forcibly take this Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank from him. After observing for a moment, Spectral Energy surged in the Ancestral Aperture Space, and under Song Chis control, a wisp of Spectral Energy actively entered into the floating Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank. Then, Song Chi felt a change in the space around him, and when he came back to himself, he was already in his personal bedroom in the outside world. Weng weng weng! As soon as he appeared in the bedroom, the unread message alerts displayed on his Quantum Communication Bracelet made Song Chis eyes light up. After activating the bracelet, he opened a few unread messages, and Song Chi thought to himself, as expected. "Are you there? Can we discuss further the transaction price of the Deep Water Clam Pearls?" "Cousin, do you have time to meet and talk?" "Aside from the 300 and 500-year-old ones, do you have any of a higher age?" ... Without exception, these messages were all inquiring about the Deep Water Clam Pearls. This goes back a few days when, after waking from deep sleep and before attempting to break through to Second Rank at the Ruins Market, Song Chi had a sudden idea to list the remaining 30 three-hundred-year-old and 10 five-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls on the familys chat channel. Originally, Song Chi had intended to save these pearls for Song Ting, Song You, and Song Wen, since he wouldnt be using them himself, but after his visit to the Merit Hall, with his mind fixed on collecting 90 Golden Merit Points within three months, he could not be bothered with other concerns. He had listed the three-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls at 10 for 1 Golden Merit Point, and the five-hundred-year-old ones at 5 for 1 Golden Merit Point. Discover hidden tales at empire After listing them, he had been worried that the price might be a bit steep, but now it seemed just right. Opening messages from those who were genuinely interested in purchasing, Song Chi replied to each one. The content of his responses was essentially the same, setting a place to discuss in person. He set the meeting place as Green Moon Manor; after all, the information on the family exchange channel already showed that he, the poster, was a member of the Tenth Direct Vein, so there was nothing to conceal. A day later, several family members arrived one after another, and Song Chi successfully sold all 40 of the clam pearls. Mhm, that resulted in an income of 5 Golden Merit Points. Looking at the 35 Golden Merit Points in his personal account, Song Chi nodded with satisfaction. The next day, he left Green Moon Manor again to go to Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. This time, it was not to the Merit Hall but to the Floating Land Origin Marketplace operated by the familys Internal Affairs Hall. The family had its own unique Merit System, and naturally, there was an ordinary marketplace for trading and exchanging Merit Points, aimed at Floating Land Origins. However, compared to the bustling scene at Merit Tower, this Floating Land Origin Marketplace was quite inferior, as it sold only ordinary machines, mineral resources, daily food, fresh water, and other supplies. Entering the store that spanned tens of thousands of square meters, Song Chis goal was clear, and he headed straight for the large machinery equipment area. He intended to buy only two things on this visit. Floating Land Mining Cart and Interstellar Mining Ship. These were for the two mining teams in the Asteroid Belt; currently, each team had only 10 Furious Tiger Mining Carts and one Interstellar Mining Ship responsible for transporting the mining carts to designated asteroids, which seemed rather modest. For an Asteroid Belt extending over 20 light-years, even thousands of mining carts and ships mining simultaneously would take countless years, so Song Chi naturally wouldnt hesitate to make an upfront investment. In the large machinery equipment area, an ordinary female clan member with an attractive figure respectfully asked. "Mlord, which model of mining cart do you require, and how many would you like?" Having already considered this question, Song Chi did not hesitate. "Twenty Furious Tiger Mining Carts model 1 and four standard civilian Interstellar Mining Ships. Also, prepare ten tons of daily necessities for me, including food and fresh water." Ignoring the surprised look of the sales assistant next to him, Song Chi actually thought that this was not enough. It would be completely possible for Soul Master Da and Soul Master Er to allocate hundreds of mining carts and more than ten Interstellar Mining Ships. However, the Cang Qiong was only an Escort Ship, and its 120-meter long hull could only carry so much at a time; buying too much wouldnt make sense. After one trip, Song Chi quickly left, having spent a total of eleven thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Of course, that was not the end of it. The next day, he came again to purchase the same quantity of Furious Tiger Mining Carts and Interstellar Mining Ships. Regarding the batch from yesterday, he had already placed them in the Ruins Market. After purchasing this batch, Song Chi did not continue. This kind of shopping information couldnt be concealed from the Inspection Hall; buying twice in a row was fine, but further purchases might attract attention. Chapter 334 - 187: Fivefold Mind Utilization - Resetting Spatial Anchor Point_3 Of course, the most critical issue is that the Asteroid Belt is currently unstable, and only after all of the Humanoid Alien Race there has been dealt with will he be able to confidently send a large number of mining vehicles and ships over. ... Time flew by quickly, two days later. The Cangqiongs Alien Star Domain exploration function successfully completed its buffer, and Song Chi did not delay this time, immediately initiating this Alien Star Domain exploration. He had only one target this timeto carry out an exhaustive exploration of the area where that Humanoid Alien Race resided. For various reasons, he had not taken any action against them for over a year. Now, with the Soul Spirit Floating Land expedition mission completed, it was time to settle this matter. Hovering amid the clouds above the Dragon Ridge Continent Sky, Cangqiong signaled the imminent onset of a new Alien Star Domain deployment through intense spatial fluctuations. However, one point needs to be emphasized: this time, Cangqiong was not deploying at random but had activated the "Space Beacon Emitter" component. The location of that spatial beacon, naturally, was the Asteroid Belt where Soul Master and Soul Two were located. Song Chi had already marked this location with the beacon more than nine months ago, specifically for this operation to resolve the Humanoid Alien Race issue thoroughly. The previously discovered numbers of the Humanoid Alien Race were clearly not something that could be cleaned up in a mere 24 hours, let alone the exploration and scavenging that would follow. They were not like the Blue Blood Clan tribes on the Blue Blood Floating Continent before; there were numerous entities at the Third Rank Level, and it would take quite some time for Cangqiong, with its current combat power, to deal with all of them. Therefore, to address this problem specifically, Song Chi had enhanced the Cangqiongs Space Beacon Emitter to lv30 well in advance and had already marked it there more than nine months ago. As the energy consumption of the "Space Beacon Emitter" component was a one-time event rather than continuous, it did not affect the current energy supply issue on board Cangqiong. Space Beacon Emitter lv30 Read latest chapters at empire Quality: Blue Consumption: 10000/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Usable Marks: 0/1 Effect: Fires a Pathfinder Mark toward a designated coordinate that can last for eleven months (one month and five days). During subsequent Alien Star Domain deployments, this mark can be actively activated, allowing the flagship to be deployed precisely at this coordinate (Once used, this mark will become invalid). Charge: 20s; Buffer time: 1 year (two months and five days) ... Originally, he had planned to explore that area when the buffer time of the Space Beacon Emitter was nearly complete, but now, in order to gather those 90 points of Golden Merit as fast as possible, he could not afford to wait any longer. However, this also meant that, after this deployment, he would have to stay there for more than 65 days, waiting for the Space Beacon Emitter to cool down anew and then to mark a new spatial beacon before returning. Otherwise, he would not be able to actively head to that Asteroid Belt again, although he could hand over duties to Zhao Lei, who would remain there, via the "Ruins Market Walking Rank," it definitely wouldnt be as convenient. As for the issue of returning on his own, that was quite simple. Although he would actively refuse the return after the subsequent 24 hours, it did not mean he would not be able to return afterward. He had already preemptively set the spatial anchor point from the Ruins Market in his own bedroom at Green Moon Manor; once the matters in the Asteroid Belt were dealt with, he could return at any time. ps: Do you understand the meaning of this? Im afraid I havent written it very clearly!! Chapter 335 - 188: Pseudo Boundary Stone - The Mysterious Spatial Passage The asteroid belt, a mining area under the jurisdiction of Soul Second Rank, spans a vacuum region with a diameter of a kilometer. Soul Second Rank, having already received Song Chis mind sound transmission, was already waiting at the edge of this vacuum region. It wasnt long before a significant space fluctuation emanated from the center of the vacuum region ahead, followed by the sudden appearance of the starship Cangqiong, its hull painted black. "Master!" In the communication projection that connected the interstellar mining ship with the Cangqiong, Soul Second Rank showed the utmost respect. Song Chi gave a slight nod, then without saying much else, directly moved 20 Furious Tiger Mining Carts and four standard civilian interstellar mining ships out of Cangqiongs hangar. He followed by taking out 5 tons of daily supplies and a large quantity of energy blocks specialized for the mining carts and ships. The daily supplies were prepared for Soul Second Rank and Zhao Lei. As for the Blackwater Xuan Snake, it was currently hibernating on a large asteroid nearby. It would only be awakened by Soul Second Rank in an emergency situation; otherwise, its appetite was simply too vast. After instructing Soul Second Rank to continue the full-scale mining of various minerals, Song Chi didnt stay long in that area and jumped directly to the mining team area where Soul Master Kuang was, several light-years away. A few hours later, once the Purple River Translocation Device was refreshed, under the watchful gaze of Soul Master Kuang atop the heads of a two-headed chimera, the Cangqiong initiated a spatial jump once again. In a small vacuum area merely a few dozen kilometers from the activity region of the humanoid alien species, Cangqiong materialized. This jumping point was one Song Chi had determined long ago, close enough to the activities of the humanoid aliens to save him significant time shuttling through the asteroid belt. With aid from the component known as the Void Membrane, the Cangqiong slowly advanced forward. Passing through numerous asteroids, it took only half an hour for the Cangqiong to successfully enter the periphery of the humanoid aliens active region. With the Void Membrane component enhanced to level 30, Song Chi didnt stop there but continued to skim into the inner areas of this humanoid alien species active region. Along the way, they inevitably encountered many Second and Third Rank humanoid aliens, but Song Chi chose not to engage, not even summoning his Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Rather than killing these aliens, he was more eager to know where these aliens came from and why they were persistently active around the nearby asteroid belt. So far, he hadnt seen them mining any minerals. If they werent collecting resources, then what were their objectives? With this curiosity in mind, the Cangqiong continued forward. In the midst of this continuous shuttle, the twenty-four-hour return marker quickly approached. However, having prearranged plans, Song Chi found an asteroid in advance and promptly withdrew the Cangqiong into the Ancestral Torch. With his active retraction of the warship, this return naturally concluded in failure. Once this return window had passed, he once again summoned the Cangqiong and continued towards the designated area. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two more days had passed. Today, Song Chi wasnt shuttling through the asteroid belt but had entered the Ruins Market. Well... today was the opening time for a new round of Ruins Market trading, a sight of Golden Merit Points across his vision, he naturally would not waste this monthly trading opportunity at the Ruins Market. After all, in his view, to gather the 90 Golden Merit Points he needed in the next three monthsor rather, just two months nowthe key would likely be these Ruins Market trades. In front of the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, with the activation confirmed, over eighty beams of brilliant light shot skyward from the stone platform, quickly forming corresponding numbers of spatial vortex gates at the entrance of the Ruins Market. However, the hopeful Song Chi was soon disappointed once again. Similar to the events of the past year or so, the space gate deployment was still not ideal. As time passed, the number of alien species entering the Ruins Market was meager, just exceeding the four-digit range. Moreover, there werent any potent aliens, or those with substantial backing energy. Over twenty hours, Song Chi had not seen a single item of Purple Quality or better. This meant that he would not gain any Golden Merit Points from this Ruins Market trade. An hour before the end of the Ruins Market trading and not quite content with the outcome, he took out three Ruins Market Guest Tokens at once, hoping to luck out and find a few high-quality relics. But the result was still disappointing; the alien creatures from the Alien Star Domain that entered the market were lackluster. The three Ruins Market Guest Tokens only managed to yield one Purple Relic. Fortunately, this Purple Relic could be converted into an Energy Shield of Purple Quality, with a minimum exchange of 4 Golden Merit Points at the Merit Tower, which was perhaps the only slight consolation for Song Chi. Besides this, there were no other surprises. In the end, Song Chi issued only one Ruins Market Guest Token. As for the Ruins Market Walking Rank? Sorry, but an Orange Quality relic hadnt appeared in an entire year, let alone a Red Epic Level relic. Experience exclusive tales on empire After concluding the disappointing Ruins Market trading, Song Chi continued on his way. The activity region of these humanoid alien species was indeed vast. Despite lacking battleship assistance or any intention to mine resources, Song Chi couldnt fathom why they would travel such great distances. Could it be just to wander around? Chapter 336 - 188: Faux Realmstone - Mysterious Space Passage_2 Throughout this journey, these humanoid aliens gave me the impression that they were merely strolling around, cheerfully heading towards any unexplored asteroids they came across. In the main control room, Song Chis gaze shifted and looked ahead, thousands of kilometers away. There, a Second-Rank humanoid alien team seemed to be heading back to their base, the central area of their activity range. However, what caught Song Chis attention was not these Second-Rank humanoid aliens but the various asteroid belt creatures they were escorting, some of which were of First and Second Rank. Song Chi furrowed his brows, a speculation that had never before crossed his mind emerging in his heart. "Could it be that they have always been capturing these creatures living in the asteroid belt?" After this thought arose, Song Chi recalled several past encounters. Over these two days, he had come across more than one or two such teams of humanoid aliens, and indeed, a few of them were escorting various asteroid belt creatures. Thinking of this, he felt fairly certain, yet the doubt in the depths of his heart still lingered. The strength of these asteroid creatures varied greatly, and the humanoid aliens did not seem to be in want of food, so what exactly was their purpose in capturing these creatures of the asteroid belt? With this question and a hidden curiosity, Cang Qiong continued to move forward. Three days later. Six days had passed since the release, and to tell the truth, Song Chi was somewhat nervous. He wasnt nervous about whether these humanoid aliens would pose a threat to his life. With the Neutron Star Core Armor component in place, even if among these humanoid aliens there were beings of Fourth or even Fifth Rank Level, he was confident that he could secure enough time to enter Ruins Market. What he was worried about was whether he could obtain enough rewards from these beings. His previous disappointing Ruins Market trade had caused him considerable doubt about whether he could gather the remaining fifty Golden Merit Points in the next two months. Therefore, he could only pin his hopes on these humanoid aliens, or rather the mysterious outpost behind them. "I hope that a Purple Relic or some top-rank resources will appear; otherwise..." Next to an asteroid about a kilometer in size, Cang Qiong floated quietly. In the main control room, as Song Chi muttered to himself, he cast his gaze towards the horizon. His eyes flickered with surprise and disbelief, two distinctly different expressions mingling in his eyes. Tens of thousands of meters ahead, there appeared a light orb of several thousand kilometers in diameter, pale white in color. The white light orb was spherical and enveloped an asteroid belt of similar diameter, seemingly carving out an independent space. What surprised Song Chi the most was not knowing how this pale, spherical light orb formed, as there were no energy fluctuations emanating from its surface. And that was why the Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magical Energy Detection Radar had never detected its presence before. Beyond that, Song Chi saw teams of humanoid aliens continuously entering and exiting through that layer of light. The teams that entered the light orb were mostly escorting more or fewer asteroid belt creatures, while those who came out were always empty-handed. At this point, Song Chi could almost confirm that the main mission of these humanoid aliens was to continuously capture the creatures from the surrounding asteroid belt. As for the specific reason, that was yet to be determined. To figure this out, Song Chi made a special trip into Ruins Market, and when he came out again, the Enslavement Medal component on Cang Qiong had its enslavement imprint changed from 5/5 to 4/5. The handyman Zhao Lei, after entering the Ruins Market with a Ruins Market Walking Command, had been sealed by the laws of the market, and then his enslavement was lifted. Of course, this was only temporary. Once the dealings with the humanoid aliens were done, he would still have to re-enslave Zhao Lei. As for the freed enslavement imprint, Song Chi now had another use for it. Inside the brig of Cang Qiong, a specially-made alloy cage imprisoned a Third-Rank humanoid alien. This was captured two days earlier by several Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines acting together, kept in reserve for this moment, which had now come. As his thoughts turned, the Enslavement Medal component activated, and an enslavement imprint shot directly towards the Third-Rank humanoid alien inside the cage. Without much resistanceeven a Thorned Flying Dragon of the Flying Dragon Species had little resistance against the Enslavement Medal, let alone this humanoid alien of, at best, excellent lineage? With the enslavement successful, a mind induction was successfully established between the two. Song Chi quickly transmitted the doubts that had lingered in his heart for a long time. "Why capture these creatures from the asteroid belt? How was the energy barrier formed? And where do you come from?" Hearing Song Chis string of questions, the already respectful Third-Rank Humanoid Alien Race replied one by one: "Alien Race, exploring!" "The energy barrier was opened by a strange object of our race, a faux boundary stone." "Since my birth, I have always lived within the barrier!" Listening to this explanation, Song Chis gaze flickered uncertainly; the words "exploring" in particular set his mind wandering. And upon hearing the term "purple relic," there was a slight joy in his eyes. A purple relic, whether or not it could be transformed into a shipborne component, could be exchanged for Golden Merit Points at the Merit Tower, which fully demonstrated the formidable energy behind this group of humanoid aliens. Besides, since they could produce one purple relic, it was even more likely that they possessed a second or even a third one. As for the last piece of information, it surprised Song Chi the most. This was a Third-Rank member of the Humanoid Alien Race, who must have lived for at least one or two hundred years, always within this barrier; what on earth was that about? Could it be that there were extremely rare and difficult-to-mine resources within the barrier? Or was it related to the exploration he had mentioned before? But if it really had to do with "exploring," what did it mean to explore for one or two hundred years? How many alien species had they captured over these one to two centuries, and what exactly were they exploring? With this curiosity, he continued to question. "Exploring, exploring what exactly?" The Third-Rank Humanoid Alien Race was silent for a moment, seemingly organizing its thoughts. "Deep within our territory, there is a spatial passage. All the captured aliens are sent deep into the passage." Song Chis heart skipped a beat; the significance of the four words "spatial passage" was difficult to fathom. After all, whether it is a spatial passage formed by a void rift, spatial wormholes, spatial gates, or the like, all of these involved matters of great importance. And judging by the actions of the higher echelons behind these humanoid aliens, whichever type it was, the spatial passage within the barrier was undoubtedly tied to vast interests or fortune. Otherwise, they wouldnt have spent such a long time, one or two hundred years, planning. "Where does that spatial passage lead? Or rather, what is within that spatial passage?" "I have never been through that spatial passage; our elders dont allow us to approach it!" Hearing this, Song Chis eyes narrowed. If even Third-Rank members of their race were not allowed to approach, there must be something earth-shattering hidden deep within that spatial passage! One just didnt know what kind of strength those so-called elders possessed. Song Chi was eager to know what was deep within that spatial passage, to understand the strength of the humanoid aliens inside the barrier, and whether Cang Qiong had the power to fight them. With these thoughts, he continued to ask: "What about the strength of these elders in your race, and how many are there?" The Third-Rank Humanoid Alien Race, enslaved by the [Enslavement Medal], didnt hesitate at all; now in its eyes, Song Chi, its owner, was everything. "Half-Step Fourth Rank, a total of five, all are Half-Step Fourth Rank!" Stay tuned to empire Song Chis heart leaped again, the information he had obtained today was truly astonishing. Chapter 344 - 191: Harvest and the [Void Escape Orb] ``` As expected, all four of them exuded a strong half-step fourth-rank pressure, and they also controlled a large number of first and second-rank creatures from the asteroid belt, clearly intended for use as disposable scouts later on. However, through the brainwave beacon attached to the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chi quickly discovered a problem. The position where the four half-step fourth-rank humanoid Alien Race stood was very close to the spatial wormhole behind them, and they hadnt made any excessive movements from beginning to end. It felt as though endless danger lurked around them, and aside from a small safe area previously explored over the past few decades, they dared not step foot anywhere else. No sooner had this idea formed in his mind, Song Chi, not entirely sure, wanted to further verify his guess. If that was really the case, then the situation could perhaps be exploited to great effect subsequently. Without taking any rash actions, through the perspective of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines hidden in the void, he carefully observed the subsequent development of the situation. Time passed, and several hours flew by in a blink of an eye. At this moment, the four half-step fourth-rank humanoid Alien Race released another batch of disposable creatures. Under the deterrence of the half-step fourth-rank aura of the four, these asteroid belt creatures could only slowly move forward in the vacuum of space, aiming towards the wreckage of an ancient warship that was tens of thousands of meters long, which was also the new exploration target appointed by the humanoid Alien Race over the past few decades. Its not that they didnt want to explore the far more massive ancient warship that seemed far superior to these tens of thousands of meters long ships. After all, just by the sheer size, it was clear that the two were not on the same level; the strange objects and resources they potentially held were likely incomparable. But this ancient battleground was too dangerous, filled with deadly hazards. Not to mention the terrifying traces of law, the ubiquitous spatial rifts alone were enough to deter the vast majority who dared to approach; furthermore, the oppressive life pressure emanating from the floating ancient corpses was also an exceptionally difficult issue to resolve. In front of this life pressure that could reach up to the fourth or even fifth rank, even the half-step fourth-rank humanoid Alien Race felt as if they were straining with every step as though they were burdened with a heavy load, let alone the ordinary first and second-rank creatures from the asteroid belt. If things werent this way, they wouldnt have advanced only this small distance over several decades. Under these circumstances, they could only pick the wreckage of the warship that was currently closest to them. Suddenly, among the disposable creatures sent to scout ahead in the asteroid belt, the one on the far left seemed to have triggered something. Before the horrified gazes of the others, it simply vanished into nothingness. Seeing this, the four half-step fourth-rank humanoid Alien Race behind remained unmoved. Such incidents had happened too many times over the nearly forty years, and they simply made a mental note of the location, marking it with a red dot that represented a hidden trace of law. Watching this scene unfold from inside the spatial wormhole, Song Chis eyes hardened with determination. Through several hours of continuous verification, he had ensured that hundreds of meters around the four half-step fourth-rank humanoid Alien Race, the area was riddled with countless traces of law and spatial rifts. The area that was safe compared to the vastness of this starry sky was pitifully small. Having confirmed this, he already had a plan of action in mind for what to do next. ... Inside the spatial wormhole, the mile-long "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" was rapidly condensing, and the unparalleled sharpness of the sword intent spread out rapidly from the bow of the Cang Qiong, to its surroundings. The four humanoid Alien Race outside the wormhole were completely unaware of this. No matter how powerful the fluctuations from the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light were, in the face of the tens of thousands of meters long spatial wormhole, they were utterly inconsequential; the violent spatial turbulence masked everything else. But by the time the four humanoid Alien Race noticed anything, the mile-long Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light had already burst out of the spatial wormhole, striking their rear in a flash, leaving them no time to react. Just like the first half-step fourth-rank humanoid Alien Race, before that foremost one could expand its body to a mile in size, it was already pierced through by the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light. This time, Song Chi didnt hold back at all, aiming directly for the heart. After the strike, that half-step fourth-rank humanoid Alien Race was completely silenced. It wasnt just the one, even the other three were left with no small injuries. However, this also gave the three half-step fourth-rank humanoid Alien Race sufficient time to react. They all expanded to a kilometer in height, and the tremendous pressure of a half-step fourth-rank diffused around them. Although not as overwhelming as the oppression of the ancient corpses in the battlefield, it was still formidable. Explore new worlds at empire But would Song Chi, who already had a comprehensive plan, stop his attacks so easily? The answer was obvious. Boom, boom, boom! The continuous attacks from the [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon] and [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon] secondary cannons were just a side show; the main act was the swarm of Magic Energy drones that whizzed out from the mouth of the spatial wormhole. Seeing the appearance of the Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drone, the three humanoid Alien Race were brimming with energy, intending to evade. At this point, anyone could see that these abruptly flying drones were not to be trifled with; yet, in reality, they had no way to dodge. The safe zone they had opened up was just so large, and with their current full kilometer form, how could they possibly evade? ``` Chapter 345 - 191: Harvest and the [Void Escape Orb]_2 ``` It was precisely because he had calculated this that Song Chi released the "Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drones" without hesitation, otherwise he would not have been willing to part with the 100 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin each drone required. Boom, boom, boom! Under the fierce explosion and shock, the injuries on the three Half-Step Fourth Rank humanoid alien races deepened by a considerable margin. The Magic Energy Bombing Drones produced by the Silver Goblin Empire had the conventional might of a Third Rank, and they were far from ordinary drones. However, that was all they could do. After all, in the more than two hundred years of exploring those warship wrecks and this ancient space battlefield, these Alien Races had not come away empty-handed. For instance, the one controlled by the "Enslavement Medal," wore a "Black Gold Armor," a defense-type Purple Relic, and naturally, the remaining three Alien Species each had their own trump cards. Thus, before the second wave of Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drones approached, all three Half-Step Humanoid Aliens had ready responses. The voluminous bodies rapidly shrunk, and once reduced to their original size of about twenty meters, the three Humanoid Aliens, now with greatly increased room for maneuvering, quickly dodged the second wave of several Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drones. As the drones exploded in the void, Song Chi felt a pang of distress aboard the Cangqiong. In the past year or so, he had purchased two batches of these drones from the shop opened by Goblin Luke, but the price had not decreased at all, with each drone costing a solid Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. Now that they were just exploding in empty space without achieving their intended effect, it was naturally quite wasteful. Meanwhile, the three humanoid aliens, having already locked on to the source of the attack, turned into three residual shadows and dashed straight toward the spatial wormhole in the background. Song Chi was not alarmed; he had anticipated that they might reduce their size to dodge. With their smaller size, their agility might have increased, but it also meant that their combat power could not reach the peak level, and so it was time for the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to make their move. In the calm void, thirty Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines quietly appeared, each clutching a Void Blade, their figures duplicating from one to two, and finally to four. With that, 120 phantoms suddenly burst forth, hurtling towards the three Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Aliens in the center. The thirty Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines simultaneously activated the "Instant Prison Shadow Kill" ability, and one can imagine the spectacle. As the 120 phantoms reverted back to the thirty Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, of the three central Half-Step Humanoid Aliens, only two remained; the other had long since fallen silent. Lacking the support of Floating Land Core Origin Rules, not in their peak form, and, in fact, not much different from ordinary Third Rank creatures, it was normal for one to be taken out by the full force of thirty Pseudo Third Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. However, this result had almost completely incited the remaining two humanoid aliens. Their figures swelled rapidly once again, quickly returning to a volume of a kilometer. In response, Song Chi simply deployed several more Deep Space Magic Energy Bombing Drones in a targeted manner, intending to grind down the opposition step by step and deny them any chance to close in. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The three drones, humming softly, swiftly emerged from the spatial wormhole and charged at the two Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Aliens. But at that moment, an unexpected change occurred. The humanoid alien on the left suddenly tapped lightly on the white jade sphere it was clutching, and then it, along with its counterpart, abruptly vanished from their spot. Inside the spatial wormhole, the two Humanoid Aliens, each a kilometer tall, reappeared; after locating the Cangqiong suspended in the wormholes passage, they erupted with energy around them and rushed forward with unbridled fury. In the Cangqiongs Main Control Room, Song Chis eyes remained calm, showing not the slightest trace of panic in the face of this sudden disruption. Ssshh--- The hatch of the Cangqiong opened, and a pitch-black figure streaked out from within. After bursting out of the Cangqiong, the black figure rapidly expanded, finally transforming into a Thorned Flying Dragon with a wingspan of one thousand five hundred meters. Roar! In addition to this, the Third Rank Cher was also released by Song Chi. Stay connected via empire And so, a dragon and a humanoid faced off against the two humanoid aliens on the other side as the great battle commenced. Around them, a host of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines assisted, and together with the continuous firing from two secondary cannons and one main cannon on the Cangqiong, what was already an unfair fight quickly came to an end; the two Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Aliens fell to Song Chi, one after the other. After dealing with the four Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Aliens, Song Chi first cleaned up the battlefield and then checked the spoils recovered from the four. After taking inventory, Song Chi nodded slightly at the final tally. But there wasnt much joy on his face. The four Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Aliens had altogether contributed 18 Strange Objects to him. ``` White items: 3, blue items: 7, purple items: 8. Among them, the white and blue items are quite common oddities and even if they can be converted into ship components, their attributes are quite ordinary. Song Chi directly ignored them. Of the 8 purple relics, 3 could not be converted into shipborne components. Song Chi planned to put these three into the Ruins Markets Oddity Exchange Shop later on. Among the remaining 5, only one was eye-catchingit was the white jade sphere previously held by a humanoid alien race at the Half-Step Fourth Rank. [Oddity: Void Escape Orb] [Quality: Purple] [Convertible: {Short-Range Void Escape Launch Pad}{Void Escape Orb}] [Note: Contains a trace of Space Law. Its value exceeds ordinary oddities of the same rank.] This was evidently a space-class oddity, crucially able to be converted into two types of shipborne components. The [Short-Range Void Escape Launch Pad] needs no further explanation; it is a purple-quality long-range fixed-point deployment component, whose attributes will certainly far exceed the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad] component currently loaded on the Cangqiong. The [Void Escape Orb] itself is a special component, but it isnt used for deploying people or objects within the warship; instead, it allows the warship itself to perform short-range spatial teleportation. Such components are obviously quite good, whether for chasing or escaping. Short-Range Void Escape Launch Pad lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Extended deployment distance by an additional 40% Consumption: 800/instance (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 60 seconds; Buffer: 48 hours Effect: Deploys qualified items (creatures) within volume and weight specs to designated coordinates, current maximum deployment distance: 1.4 light-years. UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 Spectral Energy Points ... Void Escape Orb lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Provides an additional +200 resistance against Void for the equipped warship Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: At an additional cost of 1000 Spectral Energy Points, instantly perform void escape in a specified direction, current maximum escape distance 10 km. Buffer Time: 72 hours UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 Spectral Energy Points, 4 Zero Rank Void Crystals Between the two, Song Chi didnt hesitate much and directly converted the oddity into the [Void Escape Orb] component. Comparatively, the Cangqiongs current [Fixed-Point Launch Pad] component was still adequate, while the [Void Escape Orb]s life-saving ability was clearly more valued by Song Chi. Additionally, the Void resistance bonus provided by the [Void Escape Orb], along with the Space Lock feature previously obtained by merging the Space Solidification Stone, would make future ventures of the Cangqiong into the Void to hunt Void Demons much safer. Upon installing this component, Song Chi did not proceed with enhancements. The lv0 [Void Escape Orb]s consumption of 10 Spectral Energy Points per second was within the manageable range of the level 35 [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine], but further enhancement might make it unsustainable. Apart from this [Void Escape Orb] component, the shipborne components converted from the other four oddities were quite average and the Cangqiong had no use for them. However, they could later be exchanged with the family. Taking into account the [Dark Gold Armor Layer] acquired earlier and the Purple Quality Energy Shield obtained through Ruins Market trading, Song Chi now had a total of 6 purple components in hand. At the lowest recycling price of 4 Golden Merit Points each, at least 24 Golden Merit Points could be exchanged at the Family Merit Hall, and with the additional 35 points from his personal account, that made 60 points in total, just 30 points shy of 90. With this thought, Song Chi couldnt help but feel a bit excited. Thus, the tasks for the next two months seemed much easier. At the same time, his gaze shifted again, following the sight of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, now having exited the wormhole once more, looking out into the vast expanse of the shattered ancient battlefield in outer space. "I still have over a month to stay here. I hope to add more to my gains in the time to come!" ps: As far as taking too big a step is concerned, please rest assured, Ive got a good sense of measure!! Chapter 349 - 193: Orange [External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher] On board the Cangqiong, looking at the two strange objects just sent back from the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chis eyebrows twitched, and a sudden guess in his heart made his face show a look of pain. Previously, he hadnt noticed the ten purple relics seized from the humanoid alien race at half-step fourth rank, since they had been nurtured for decades, if not hundreds of years, by the aliens own energy. Looking at the two relics that had just been separated from the wreckage of a warship, he could clearly see the traces of erosion left by the long years on their surface. If nothing unexpected occurred, this was very likely due to the energy supply system of these Tri-Eye Race warships stalling after crashing, coupled with the occasional erosion by the Void Gangwind due to a lack of energy maintenance over a long time, leading to the damage and degradation of the relics themselves. That is to say, these two purple relics, and even those purple relics obtained previously from several humanoid aliens at half-step fourth rank, most likely all used to be orange quality relics tens of thousands or even a hundred thousand years ago. At this thought, Song Chi felt as if his heart was bleeding inwardly. Orange Glory Treasures, far rarer than the purple ones, had all undergone forced quality degradation. The thought was enough to make one feel an unconscious sense of regret. However, although lamenting, Song Chi did not dwell on this for too long. This speculation instead fueled his determination, and he looked at the yet-to-be-explored ancient warships of ten-thousand-meter scales around him with fervor. If all the relics that were once stored on these warships were truly orange, not all of them could have degraded, right? There must be some that were not eroded or only lightly damaged, whose quality remained unaffected!! With this in mind, as long as he could find one later, he would no longer worry about the Golden Merit needed for exchanging the orange engine, and it wouldnt be impossible to even consider setting his sights on the "Magma Core Fire." Envisioning this, Song Chis heart was afire with eagerness. Taking advantage of the remaining active time of the Brainwave Remote Control Systems components, he dispatched five newly summoned Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, along with the four returning Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, to advance slowly to the left. In that direction, about sixty thousand meters away lay another ancient warship wreckage, which was the closest to the spatial wormholes apart from the one previously explored. Almost six hours later, in the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi stood before the Fixed-Point Launch Pad once again. Four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines stood back to back on the launch pad. Staring at the radar map to the side, once he confirmed the appropriate coordinates, he activated the launch for this session. Sixty thousand meters away from the entrance to the wormhole, in the edge area of the equally ancient wreckage of the ten-thousand-meter scale warship, accompanied by a slight spatial fluctuation, a nearby miniature space rift was disturbed, immediately causing violent spatial resonance. In the blink of an eye, the original rift of merely a dozen centimeters instantly expanded to several tens of meters, engulfing the launch point Song Chi had chosen. Fortunately, this times launch involved the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, and the last command Song Chi issued to them before the launch was to instantly evade if they encountered danger. Thus, three of the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines managed to evade successfully, and only one was swallowed by the rift. However, unfortunately, the triggering of two hidden Traces of Law resulted in only one of the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines remaining. This lucky Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine avoided the double dangers of the space rift and Traces of Law, successfully stabilizing its form at the corner of the ancient warship wreckage. But it quickly fell into a stasis, just lingering in the starry sky motionless. Explore more at empire In the space wormhole, Song Chi recorded the coordinates of the position of this Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine and then canceled the summoning. A few minutes later, this Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine vanished from the night sky. This time, he did not mark the Soldier Figurine with the Brainwave Beacon, as the Brainwave Beacon was currently on the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine leading the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to continue their advance. Indeed, the purpose of this launch was merely to find a sufficiently safe set of coordinates for the next round of launches; the exploration mission was on the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to be launched in the next round. As for why the last Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine was summoned back rather than simply left there to wait for the second round of launches, allowing for five Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to explore together, Song Chi had his considerations. The starry space here was utterly fragmented and was not truly a vacuum region of the universe where things could remain unchanged for ten thousand or a hundred thousand years. The gusts of Gangwind blowing out from the space cracks at times could change anything in this starry space at any moment. To avoid the potential chain reactions that could be triggered later, recalling the figurine was a safer choice. Several hours passed, and both the Fixed-Point Launch Pad and the Brainwave Remote Control System had completed buffering. The eager Song Chi immediately commenced action. After marking himself with his own Brainwave Beacon, four new Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines stepped onto the launch pad. Song Chi set the predetermined coordinates for the launch pad, and a glow emerged once more within the Cangqiong Main Control Room. And so, four brand-new Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines boarded the second ancient warship wreckage without incident. Chapter 350 - 193: Orange [External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher]_2 In the control room of the second warship wreckage, Song Chi was now completely certain that this ancient warship belonged to the Tri-Eyed Race of the Overlord-Level Civilization. With this confirmed, his expectations had grown even stronger. Not to mention the surrounding ten-thousand-meter warships, but there must be extraordinary treasures within that super-giant ancient warship afar, after all, it was the flagship of a high-level fleet of an Overlord-Level Civilization. However, that was a matter for later; the real disappointment was the second ten-thousand-meter warship wreckage, which only contained two Purple Relics that Cang Qiong couldnt use; they could only be exchanged with the family later on. Outside the wreckage of the warships, only three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines remained standing guard. With the help of the Fixed-Point Launch Pad, the exploration time for the wreckage was greatly reduced; however, how to send the two Purple Relics back inside the spatial wormholes was a difficult problem. Ahead, Cher, pushing forward a large group of asteroid belt creatures, was still over fifty thousand meters away from the wreckage. Even with the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines carefully advancing and both sides exerting force, this fifty thousand meters distance was certainly not something that could be explored in a short period of time. For both parties to converge, at least more than a hundred thousand lives of asteroid belt creatures would need to be sacrificed, plus over half a year of progression time, which was obviously unacceptable to Song Chi. He had already stayed in this area for nearly a month, and in a little over thirty days, he would need to use the Ruins Markets Spatial Anchor Point to return to Dragon Spine Continent. Being out of sight for more than two months, his parents would inevitably worry, and he also needed to rush back to prepare for the subsequent operation at Copper Mountain Continent. With this in mind, Song Chi felt a bit of a headache, one monththis time was really not enough; he must think of another method. "It looks like after I return home this time, I really need to inquire about the self-recalling components; without them, things are really too troublesome..." As he was thinking, Song Chis eyes suddenly flashed with brilliance, and a new idea emerged in his heart. "Cher, bring everyone back!" While calling Cher back using the Bridge of the Mind Feature, a flicker of light flashed on his forehead, and a token emitting a silvery glow flew out. Indeed, the sneaky method that Song Chi thought of was directly related to the Ruins Market Walking Token. His idea was very simple. If the outer starry void was filled with dangers, could the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, which resides on the dark side of the Starry Sea and can summon the owner out of thin air, eliminate the most time-consuming advancement stage? For example, have a Second Rank creature carry the Ruins Market Walking Token, deploy it close to the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, and once the Figurines obtain the Strange Object, enter the market directly with the Ruins Market Walking Token. This was the idea that had just emerged in Song Chis mind, which theoretically held quite a bit of feasibility. After all, the Ruins Market Walking Token was meant to transport creatures instantly into the market, and even if it triggered spatial turbulence or resonance along the way, by the time spatial cracks spread, the transporter would have already entered the market, without any worry about subsequent issues. If this were indeed possible, he could use the Zhu Tian Ruins Market as a transit to swiftly get the treasures from the warship wreckage into his hands right after the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines acquired them. ... Song Chi was not one to hesitate and dither; having found a high viability method, he naturally set about it without delay. After calling Cher back, he canceled its enslavement and temporarily sealed it with Zhao Lei and Tuogu Hong in the market. Then he casually contracted a Second Rank asteroid belt creature. This series of operations wasnt finished yet. Song Chi then handed the Ruins Market Walking Token over to the Second Rank asteroid belt creature. Hours passed, and the Fixed-Point Launch Pad, now buffered and ready, was activated once again. However, before the glow could emerge, Song Chi vanished first. As the Second Rank asteroid belt creature placed on the Fixed-Point Launch Pad was deployed, Song Chi in the market was also fully sensing the other. As Song Chi feared, just as it was deployed, although the drop point selected was near the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, the Second Rank asteroid belt creature was immediately engulfed by the spreading spatial cracks. The moment the mental link with the other broke completely, without a second thought, Song Chi swiftly retrieved the Ruins Market Walking Token he carried with him. The reason for his urgent entry into the market was the fear that the explosion of the spatial crack or Traces of Law would directly destroy the Ruins Market Walking Token. According to the previous [Ruins Market Guest Token], there were probably only 10 of these [Ruins Market Walking Tokens]; he was not willing to spend one just to obtain two Purple Relics. The token, glowing with brilliance in his hand, returned to his possession. Seeing this, the last trace of worry in Song Chis heart was completely eliminated, and he could continue his testing without any concerns. Two days later, after several tests, Song Chi finally sent a Second Rank creature from the asteroid belt to the vicinity of three inert Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Upon his command, this Second Rank creature, resembling a monkey, took two Purple Relics from the hands of the middle Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine and then activated the [Ruins Market Walking Token] it carried with an outburst of energy from within its body. Accompanied by a violent spatial fluctuation, a multitude of Traces of Law and spatial fissures in the vicinity were triggered, causing the area near the warship wreckage to explode in chaos, swiftly engulfing the three inert Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Song Chi did not care about what followed; his figure disappeared once more within the Cang Qiong, and he hurried to the inn on the third level of the Ruins Market, eager to see if the Second Rank creature had successfully brought the two relics into the market. The answer was quite obvious; if the attempt had failed, the connection with that Second Rank creature would have already been completely severed from the depths of his heart. At the inns third level, Song Chi collected the two Purple Relics into his Ancestral Torch and then promptly left the Ruins Market without concerning himself with anything else, embarking once again on his subsequent exploration plans. Having confirmed the effectiveness of this brand-new strategy, Song Chi halted the operations at the humanoid alien races side; he no longer needed to use those humanoids as cannon fodder for pathfinding. Relying on Soldier Figurines, Launch Pads, Brainwave Control, and Ruins Market Walking Tokens, he was able to explore one warship wreckage after another in a short amount of time. Regrettably, despite several days of continuous exploration, he had investigated three ancient warship wrecks but still had not found any Orange Oddities, only four Purple Quality items, one of which could not be converted into a ship component. Today, four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines once again set foot on a newly discovered warship wreckage. The moment Song Chi opened the main control room door, the bright orange glow inside caught his entire attention. After so many days, an Orange Glory Quality Strange Object had finally appeared, to Song Chis great surprise. If this Orange Oddity was suitable, it would be enough for him to exchange for that Orange Quality [Light Energy Aggregation Engine], and with a little more effort, even the Orange Quality Fire Source UpRank wasnt out of the question. In the fifth [Market Walking Room], the Second Rank creature from the asteroid belt handed him the item, and despite having already seen its attributes, Song Chi was still extremely excited. [Strange Object Name: Cobalt Shell Main Ship Cannon] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: {External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher}] [Remark: A type of high-level ship cannon from the Tri-Eyed Race starship, which has evolved into a special relic over the long years.] ... External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Armor-Piercing +300 Feature 2: Might Enhancement 100% Consumption: 2000/shot Shell count: 0/2 Continue your journey on empire Might: 57 Charge: 30s No buffering required UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Spectral Energy Points, Cobalt ore 10kg Chapter 351 - 194: The Appearing · Cosmic Plant [Silver Apple Mother Tree] Without a doubt, the component that this Orange Oddity could transform intoan [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher]is definitely an attack weapon of top rank. Although its just an external launcher capable of mounting only two cobalt bullets at a time, it cannot fire indefinitely like the main and secondary cannons do; after every launch, new bullets must be manually reloaded. Also, as an external launcher, it cant be loaded from inside the warship, so in a single battle, it would generally be limited to firing just two shells. Yet, its value cannot be denied. Without mentioning anything else, just the addition of the armor-piercing feature alone is enough to call it top rank. Features like armor-piercing, shield breaking, and binding are extremely rare. Possessing any one of these features would be enough to classify it as a top-rank component. The thing is, another feature this launcher has is damage increase; it starts at lv0, increasing damage by two times, and only gets more exaggerated with further enhancements. Combined with the armor-break feature, a single hit from this launcher could inflict damage comparable to a major skill attack. In his excitement, Song Chi was somewhat torn. If he were to transform the [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher], then clearly, he wouldnt sell it, but keep it for the use of the Cang Qiong. In doing so, however, he would still be quite short of the 90 Golden Merit Points he needed, not to mention the Orange Ascension Fire Source. "A long road lies ahead..." Muttering to himself, he entered the Ruins Market and acquired enough cobalt ore from a mineral resources shop before fitting the [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher] onto the Cang Qiong. Continue your journey with empire Spending 690 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 120 Titanium Crystals, along with various Zero Rank and First-Rank Floating Land Origins, he enhanced the launcher to lv30. External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher lv30 Quality: Orange Feature: Armor-Piercing +30000 Feature 2: Might Increase 400% Consumption: 10000/per shot Load Capacity: 2/2 Might: 1425000 Charge: 15s No Buffering Required UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 40000 Spectral Energy Points, 10 tons of cobalt ore, 32 Titanium Crystals Needless to say, the attributes of an External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher enhanced to Third Rank are astonishing, and it can certainly serve as a powerful trump card. Furthermore, its energy consumption is per shot, not continuous, which doesnt affect the current [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine] in the slightest, or else Song Chi wouldnt have enhanced it all the way to lv30 in one go. After enhancing this remarkable external launcher, Song Chis gaze returned to the space beyond the wormhole. However, it didnt last long as his thoughts quickly shifted, and he deactivated the summoning of the remaining three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. With the exploration of one warship wreckage completed, he only needed to wait for the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad] and the [Brainwave Remote Control System] to finish buffering before he could embark on the next exploration. And so, time swiftly passed, and before he realized it, another month had gone by. In the meantime, he had opened another Ruins Market trade. The gains were still not big, securing only two Purple Relics. However, including the several Purple Relics obtained from the exploration of the new ancient warship wrecks over the past month, he now had a total of 15 Purple Relics that could be transformed into Purple ship-mounted components. All in all, they could roughly be converted to over 60 Golden Merit Points. Added to what was left in his personal account, he had enough to exchange for the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine]. Song Chi was very happy about this. In two months time, he had secured 15 Purple ship-mounted components, plus 7 Purple Relics that couldnt be transformed, hed put up in the Oddity Exchange Shop, and to top it off, an Orange quality external launcher. This couldnt simply be described as a "great haul." For an ordinary Torch Ship Captain, it would be an opportunity of a lifetime, rarely encountered even once. Still, after a brief moment of joy, Song Chi quickly calmed his spirit. The thought of the super-giant warship he had yet to set foot on instantly made his current gains seem less appealing, and he felt an itch to explore. Merely the astonishing haul from those ten thousand meter-long warshipswhat about the flagship that was clearly several classes above? What rare resources could it hold? Orange Oddities? Or even Red Curios? Or perhaps something beyond a Red Epic, like Silver? With those thoughts, Song Chis heart burned with eagerness. "Should I try deploying near that super-giant warship?" It would be false to say that he wasnt tempted. The [Space Beacon Emitter] had finished buffering, allowing him to place a new Space Beacon in this Star Domain. This also meant that he didnt have much time left; within the next two or three days, he had to return to the Dragon Spine Continent or he would miss the Copper Mountain Floating Land operation. Truth be told, he wasnt very eager to participate in the operation; after all, it involved a Fourth Rank Level Starry Sky Behemoth, which was not without its dangers. He would rather slowly develop and explore this Stellar Battlefield. But since his grandfather and great-uncle had decided, and they seemed to want him to join as well, Song Chi had no choice but to abide by their wishes despite some resistance in his heart. After some thought, Song Chi decided to make use of the remaining few days to explore the super-giant ancient warship preliminarily. Besides satisfying his own curiosity, it was also to get an early understanding of the situation on that warship. Although he didnt know the specific conditions on board, Song Chi was certain of one thing. Compared to the ten thousand meter-long warship wrecks he had explored before, the inside of this shipas frighteningly long as tens of thousands of kilometerswas sure to be even more dangerous. Chapter 352 - 194: The Astonishing Appearance of a Stellar Plant [Silver Apple Mother Tree]_2 It wasnt just the denser Traces of Law, but also a space rift nearly a hundred thousand meters in diameter next to it, in which Song Chi had already seen the figures of Void Demons several times over the past month. Therefore, by understanding in advance, he could also make further preparations before his next visit, increasing the success rate of subsequent explorations. Waiting for the Fixed-Point Launch Pad and Brainwave Remote Control System to Buffer, Song Chi sat down cross-legged with several High Rank Soul Stones clutched in each hand, beginning to visualize the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. Both components needed several hours to cooldown, so naturally he wouldnt waste this time. He had been doing the same routine for the past month, either entering the Ruins Market to cultivate the Guidance Technique or visualizing, while exploring, the progress of both his Guidance Technique and Spiritual Force were steadily improving. Several hours later, coming out of the visualization state, Song Chis expression was grave as he approached the Fixed-Point Launch Pad. At the same time, he waved his hand, and four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were summoned. After applying the Brainwave Beacon, each of them stepped onto the launch pad in turn. "Hoo!" Taking a deep breath, Song Chi thought to himself: "Hopefully, it will be a good start!" Thinking this, a flash of light passed before his eyes, and the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines disappeared from the launch pad. Millions of kilometers away, on the outer side of a super-gigantic ancient warship, accompanied by a slight spatial fluctuation, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines emerged from the void. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis mind sank into his deep consciousness, focusing all his attention on the Brainwave Beacon. Yet, even as focused as he was, he was suddenly startled at the moment the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines completed the launch. This had nothing to do with spatial tremors, rift resonance, or Traces of Law. What puzzled Song Chi was the current change in the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. "Crack, crack, crack!" A series of crisp sounds emanated from their puppet bodies, not the slicing noise of the space rift, but the terrifying Might from the surrounding starry sky. This pressure was indescribable for Song Chi, it was not just a mental oppression on the level of illusion, but rather a nearly physical squeezing, as if a small mountain were pressing down on ones shoulders, giving a feeling of extreme difficulty in taking any step. Even calling it a small mountain was an understatement, considering that although the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were thinly armored, they were all Pseudo Third Rank machines at level 30, and the strength of their puppet bodies was not something any ordinary lifeform could compare to. And at this moment, they seemed to be barely able to withstand the surrounding Might, which shows just how extreme the pressure around them was. So to say that there was a small mountain pressing down on them was still an understatement for Song Chi. Hum, hum, hum! Before his attention could shift from the extraordinary pressure around them, a faint humming sound suddenly arose, and without waiting for the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to react, they were completely engulfed by a suddenly erupting Traces of Law. From the depths of his mind, the view in front of him went pitch black, and his vision returned to his primary perspective. The thread of brainwave attached to the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had indeed been completely annihilated by the terrifying Power of Laws. In the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, Song Chis forehead involuntarily broke out in cold sweat. He felt some empathy for the situation of the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. If it were him, he would equally be unable to react in time, and the same would apply to communicating with the Ruins Market, after all, it takes time to enter the market, and the Law Trace that had just erupted was almost instantaneous, leaving no chance for any response. Moreover, he had an intuition that the Law Trace that had just erupted, whether in terms of its Might, stealthiness, or speed of eruption, was far superior to those around the Tri-Eye Race warships measuring tens of thousands of meters he had encountered before. It wasnt even on the same level. Although the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were equally powerless and directly swallowed up once the two different Traces of Law erupted, intuition told Song Chi that there was a great gap between them. However, he could understand, or had prepared himself mentally. After all, it was the flagship of a high fleet of an Overlord-Level Civilization, and a vessel longer than even the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain of the Song family, its sinking in this unknown starry sky surely meant it had undergone a fierce battle. Hence, leaving behind some terrifying residual Traces of Law was only natural. On the contrary, if there werent any, Song Chi would find it abnormal. Vanishing into Cangqiong, the subsequent secondary waiting for the Fixed-Point Launch Pad and Brainwave Remote Control System to Buffer would take a few hours, and this time he intended to refine his practice of the Guidance Technique. Another several hours passed, and Song Chi began his second attempt at launching. Of course, he hadnt given up so easily. The more abundant and powerful the Traces of Law around the wreckage of the warship, the more they indicated the value of the super-gigantic Tri-Eye Race flagship, and the greater the likelihood of finding something valuable inside. Whoosh! After the flash of light, four new Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines disappeared. Minutes later, Song Chi stood up once again, leaving the Cang Qiong to enter the Ruins Market, as this second launch attempt also ended in failure. ... On the third day, after more than 6 consecutive launches, not once had the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines made contact with the super-gigantic ancient warship, let alone board it. "One last try, whether it succeeds or not, I will have to return to the Dragon Spine Continent afterward..." Discover exclusive tales on empire Chapter 353 - 194: The Astonishing Cosmic Plant [Silver Apple Mother Tree]_3 ``` In front of the Fixed-Point Launch Pad, Song Chi imprinted his brainwave imprint onto the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine positioned at the center of the platform, and then without any hesitation, he activated the launch pad. Dozens of meters away from the wreckage of the colossal Tri-Eye Race flagship, four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines stepped out of the void, without causing any spatial fluctuations or triggering any traces of the Laws. This was a safe launch point determined by Song Chi during the previous six launches, ensuring the secure landing of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Of course, the crisp cracking sounds coming from the four figurines were inevitable; after all, the astonishing pressure in the vicinity had persisted for at least tens of thousands of years and would not mysteriously disappear with the arrival of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Under the command of the central figurine bearing Song Chis brainwave imprint, the four moved slowly towards the flagship ahead. The first ten or so meters were finethanks to several previous advancements, a preliminary safe route had been established, significantly reducing the danger. However, with every few meters they advanced, the oppressive force exerted on the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines bodies grew stronger, slowing down their progress even more. Fortunately, while the pressure was increasing, it had not yet reached a point where the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were unable to move. At a distance of 35 meters from the Tri-Eye Race flagship hull, the group of four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines lost one, leaving only three remaining. At 25 meters away, only two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines remained. When the last two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines charged into a 10-meter distance, another trace of the Laws was triggered, and the one at the front was swallowed up. In the Cang Qiongs main control room, Song Chi took a breath, and the next second, a fierce glint suddenly appeared in his eyes. At the same time, the energy of spatial power surged around the last Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, turning into a residual image that charged straight towards a small gap in the Tri-Eye Race flagships hull. Song Chi naturally did not choose the direction of advancement at random; the main objective was to enter directly into the interior of the warship wreckage. Otherwise, what would be the use of getting close to the hull of the warship? Whether it was due to luck or not, this final seven-meter distance did not trigger any further dangers, and the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine charged all the way to the hull of the ship. At this step, he did not hesitate and maneuvered the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine to charge directly through the crevice into the interior of the colossal Tri-Eye Race flagship. Boom! His vision whirled, abruptly plunging into darkness, and Song Chi completely lost his connection with the brainwave beacon. This time, it was not caused by triggering a trace of the Laws, but by the terrifyingly extreme pressure inside the warship. Enjoy new adventures from empire If the oppression he felt outside the hull before was like a small mountain, then what had weighed upon the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine was an ancient mountain range, instantly reducing the one that entered the ship to a heap of puppet wreckage. Song Chis brainwave beacon also dissipated entirely, having lost its support. In the Cang Qiongs main control room, Song Chi reopened his eyes, motionless as if in a daze. Of course, the reality was not so. It was merely extreme shock, a failure to immediately recover from the experience. His shock stemmed not just from the horrifying pressure inside the warship, but also from the last scene he had witnessed. Earlier, when the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine stepped into the warship, although its puppet body was quickly crushed into pieces, there was a split second of buffer time, and within that brief moment, Song Chis brainwave imprint caught a glimpse of one corner inside the warship. It seemed that the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine had entered a central corridor, with storerooms on either side. Song Chi did not have time to look at the room on the right, but he managed to scan the one on the left. It appeared to be a chamber similar to a cultivation room, featuring a looped space, and here lied the shocker. In this seemingly ordinary standalone cultivation chamber, Song Chi saw a plant rising in the center, a pure silver tree bearing two apple-shaped silver fruits. This tree seemed no more than a few meters tall at first glance, but it gave Song Chi an incredibly strong sense of familiarity. If he was not mistaken, his first impression of the silver tree was that of the Silver Apple Mother Tree. But the shock and confusion were just that. The Silver Apple Mother Tree, a type of starry space plant, gives birth to fruits called Silver Apples, which boast the miraculous effect of improving the quality of lower-rank Starry Sea Oddities according to the rank of the mother tree itself. In various Starry Sea Civilizations, it is also known as the Silver Apple Sacred Tree. Yet, as a starry space plant, a normal individual would typically reach three thousand meters, even ten thousand meters in height, so how could one appear in a warships cultivation room, and only a few meters tall at that? Faced with this puzzle, Song Chi thought of many possibilities and concluded that there were only two likely explanations. Either he was wrong, and that was not the Silver Apple Mother Tree of the starry space plants at all. Or, that seemingly ordinary cultivation chamber had its own space, similar to a mustard seed that contains a universe, a cave realm-like space, and if explained using terms from the Shattered Starry Sea, it was highly probable that the interior of that cultivation chamber was an independent Secret Realm Space. Realizing this, how could Song Chi not be excited? Let aside the Silver Apples that could specifically enhance the quality of the starships onboard components, and the starry space plant Silver Apple Mother Tree itself, the value of the Secret Realm carried with the warship was unimaginable. ``` Chapter 354 - 195: Return, Golden Merit Over 100 Points And dont forget, what he saw was merely the tip of the iceberg on that Tri-Eye Race super-giant flagship. The length of this Tri-Eye Warship stretched a terrifying tens of thousands of kilometers, and in the places he couldnt see, who knew what rare treasures were hidden. Thinking of this, Song Chi felt a strong desire to explore it once more. After a dozen seconds, he shook his head and suppressed the impulse in his heart. Not to mention anything else, just the terrifying pressure inside that warship was a problem he currently found extremely difficult to solve. The puppet bodies of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, enhanced with a Third-Rank body, were instantly crushed upon entering the interior of the warship, suggesting that the level of oppression was definitely beyond a Third-Rank Level. Song Chi speculated that in order to explore the interior of that super-giant warship, he would at least have to wait until the components of the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree were enhanced to level 40 or above. Relying on the current Third-Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, it was simply impossible to move around normally inside it. Circling around the terms Third Rank and Fourth Rank, Song Chis thoughts whirled rapidly, and from the phrase Fourth Rank, he suddenly remembered the Enslavement Medal, the red component. Truly speaking of Fourth-Rank Combat Power, the Cangqiong currently did possess it. If he activated the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature of the Enslavement Medal, he could grant Cher, Tuogu Hong, or one of the Thorned Flying Dragons temporary Fourth-Rank Combat Power. With this, exploring the interior space of that warship would likely be enough. However, upon reconsideration, Song Chi dismissed this idea almost immediately. The duration of Enslavement Mark: Frenzy was extremely limited. Whether it was possible to complete an effective exploration within just a few hours was highly questionable. Secondly, although the cooldown for Enslavement Mark: Frenzy had completed, it hadnt shown any change in the buffer time over the past year. If used once, he would face another long year of buffer time. It was truly not worth it to wager such a long period of time on an uncertain exploration. Moreover, he was soon to head to the Copper Mountain Floating Land to hunt the Fourth-Rank Level Golden Armored Giant Beast. The Enslavement Mark: Frenzy was the lifesaving card Song Chi had kept for himself, and using it now did not match his original plan. Having made his decision, Song Chi cast another glance at the starry sky outside the spatial wormhole, then no longer lingered. He controlled the Cangqiong to change course, heading back to the Humanoid Alien Races territory. Before his return, he had some matters to discuss with the last remaining Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race, and he also couldnt set up the Space Beacon in the shattered space nor inside the wormhole, but rather, he intended to place it within the giant asteroids core space. In addition, he had to visit Soul Master and Soul Two as well. In nearly two months, the resources they had mined should have already accumulated quite a bit. With Zhao Lei sealed, he would have to go collect them himself. Speaking of Zhao Lei, there were still Zhao Lei, Tuogu Hong, and Cher sealed in the Ruins Market. With the Enslavement Medal having one Pathfinder Mark left, the question of whom to enslave was an issue. Firstly, being sealed in the Ruins Market for a long period was clearly not feasible, as it might lead to the degradation of their life levels. After some thought, Song Chi temporarily assigned the last Pathfinder Mark to the Humanoid Alien Race, Cher. For the upcoming trip to Copper Mountain Continent, if an unexpected situation truly occurred, Cher would be the most suitable candidate for using Enslavement Mark: Frenzy. Find more to read at empire As for Zhao Lei and Tuogu Hong, there was currently no good solution; they could only continue to be sealed. Soul Master and Soul Two could provide him with a steady stream of profits, and each could bring along a Third Rank henchman, so of course, he couldnt let them go. The Thorned Flying Dragon was the same, having been enslaved by Song Chi at a significant cost. As for the Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race, setting aside its almost Fourth Rank strength, the task of guarding this spatial wormhole, and taking control of the territory below, had to be entrusted to it; it could not be given up either. ... Giant asteroid core space. Shortly after flying out of the wormhole, Song Chi placed a Space Beacon Mark eight thousand meters from the wormhole entrance and then instructed the Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race for a while. Then he visited the mining areas where Soul Master and Soul Two were located, successively collecting tens of thousands of tons of resources mined in the past two months into the Ruins Market and storing them in the mineral resource exchange store. Finally, before entering the Ruins Market, Song Chi ordered the two Third-Rank Soul Spirit Clan members to go all out and mine at full capacity. He had already informed the Humanoid Aliens about them, and even if they encountered each other later on, conflicts wouldnt arise, and they could mine to their hearts content. After arranging all these matters, Song Chi didnt linger any further. He recalled the Cangqiong, and his own figure disappeared in the asteroid belt. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Manor. "Boss, Little Chi... Its been almost three months since he showed up!" In the courtyard of Mr. and Mrs. Song Shan, Bai Xiuqins face showed worry. Behind her, the kilometer-long Sky Zither had already taken the place of the Mountain, crushing it over the Origin Eruption Eye below. At the side, Song Shan, just having exited the Visualization state, tossed aside two Third-Rank Soul Cores that hed drained, on the side. Though Song Shan hadnt participated in the recent expedition to the Soul Spirit Floating Land, Song Ming Song had still shared quite a bit of the Divine Soul Type resources with him. Song Shan shook his head: "Mom, didnt dad go to the Internal Affairs Hall a few days ago and check? Little Chis Torch Life Token is still as good as new, without any signs of extinguishing or any dimness. Dont overthink it. Go back to the ship and cultivate your Guidance Technique. Your Guidance Technique is only at level 28, quite a distance from the Sky Zither!" Chapter 355 - 195: Return, Over a Hundred Points of Golden Merit_2 During the conversation, three figures approached from outside the courtyard. It was the smiling couple, Song Chao and his wife, along with the recently returned Song Chi. At this moment, Chen Lixia was clutching her sons arm tightly, as if she feared that letting go would result in another "disappearance" from him. Regarding this, Song Chi didnt know what to say. Before he departed, he had already informed his parents in advance that this trip might be lengthy, though he hadnt specified exactly how long; after all, he had no idea what might happen next in the Asteroid Belt. "Grandma, Uncle!" Outside the courtyard, Song Chi respectfully greeted them. Upon hearing this, Bai Xiuqin quickly stood up. "Little Chi, its good that you are back..." Behind Bai Xiuqin, Song Shan, who had also risen, revealed a sigh of relief on his face, though it was quickly concealed again; nonetheless, the perceptive Song Chi caught it. Clearly, his disappearance during this period had genuinely worried his grandmother and uncle. Soon after, the second uncle and the fourth uncles families also quickly gathered. Of course, welcoming Song Chi home was only part of the agenda. The primary reason for so many people coming together was to discuss the upcoming joint Copper Mountain Floating Land operation with the Bai Family. Half an hour later, the discussion results were out. They would officially depart in a week, with the specific destination being the Golden Moon Star Zone in the central part of the Golden Lion Star Domain. There were no other special reasons; this Golden Moon Star Zone had previously been confirmed as the rendezvous point by the old master and the Bai Family. In the basement, with the primary matter of the Copper Mountain Floating Land operation settled, and under the wide-eyed stares of those around him, Song Chi took out more than a dozen Purple Components for warship mounts. Having anticipated the unusual gazes from the elders beside him, Song Chi was mentally prepared. After all, even a seasoned Third Rank Torch Captain would be shocked to produce so many Purple Components all at once, let alone him, who had just advanced to Second Rank a little over a year ago? The reason he still chose to take them out was after careful consideration and the confirmation that this was the most beneficial approach for both himself and his family. Firstly, if he were to exchange these components directly at the Family Merit Hall, it would surely draw immense attention. Letting the elders exchange some of them first could effectively avoid this issue. Secondly, the components he was offering were also in line with the familys purchasing price, allowing the elders to save some Golden Merit Points, thereby achieving two benefits simultaneously. "These Purple Components, some were obtained over the past year from lucky finds in the Ruins Market, while others were traded through bartering..." After thinking it over, Song Chi still did not reveal the existence of the Stellar Battlefield, or rather, he did not yet have the intention to do so. He estimated that the fragmented star space probably wouldnt last much longer and would soon be completely erased beneath the expanding void rifts, but this was relative to the preceding ten thousand, or tens of thousands of years, not to say that it would be devoured by the void immediately. Without saying too much, for at least the next ten years, there was no need to worry about this problem. Based on this, Song Chi set his own exploration time to five years. After five years, no matter the progress of his exploration, he would report the matter to his grandfather, or in other words, to the family. Given the current state of the gigantic Tri-Eye Race flagship, reporting to the elders would actually be of no use. Explorations of such caliber would require the involvement of a Fourth Rank Clan Elder, or even a Fifth Rank ancestor from the family. Before then, Song Chi wanted to attempt the exploration on his own. Reporting it to the family would certainly bring rewards, and they would not be small. Song Chi was clear about this. But he was more aware that, no matter what, the gains would never be as great as what he could achieve through his own exploration. The family would definitely take the lions share, so this was not about him being selfish; it was simply human nature. Because of this, there was no pressure on Song Chi. In the underground chamber, Song Mingsong and others exchanged glances, their eyes flickering uncertainly, each with their own thoughts. However, no one asked further questions, and they began making their selections one after another. "Little Chi, Ill take this Purple Warship Armor; its worth 4 Golden Merit Points, which Ive transferred to you." "Little Chi, your uncles wife wont be polite with you either. Im also in need of a suitable warship armor..." ... Soon, only 6 of the 13 Purple Components remained; the rest had been exchanged away by the elders. Dad and Mom also exchanged for one each, effectively enhancing the combat power of the flagship further. In exchange, the Golden Merit Points in Song Chis personal account skyrocketed to 63 points. After leaving Grandpa and Grandmas yard, Song Chi greeted his parents and then summoned the Cang Qiong, charging straight to the Family Merit Hall. ... "Confirm that youll exchange all six Purple Components for Golden Merit Points?" On the 59th floor of the Merit Tower, the clan member in charge of the exchange service asked again with calmness on his face. Seeing that the clan members calm expression seemed genuine, Song Chi nodded lightly, though a slight joy welled up in his heart. Each floor of the Merit Tower has a dedicated merit exchange counter. He chose to come to this 59th floor for the exchange in hopes of attracting less attention. Now, it seemed his choice was correct. From the 50th floor and above in the Merit Tower, one needed at least 20 Golden Merit Points to enter, and generally, those who could take out so many Golden Merit Points were clan members of at least Third Rank. Under this premise, the items they offered for exchange naturally far surpassed those on the lower floors, so Song Chi taking out six Purple Components at once didnt seem too extravagant here. Of course, this was just about not attracting too much attention on the spot. As for the familys records, there was no escaping them. "Six Purple Components, totaling 25 Golden Merit Points. Hand over your Communication Bracelet!" After the exchange, his personal account of Golden Merit Points on the Quantum Communication Bracelet reached 88 points. After a brief thrill, Song Chis eyes narrowed. He was 2 points short of the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine," and the "Magma Core Fire" was still 42 points away. After hesitating for a moment, he finally took out the "Spatial Expansion Pseudo-Realm Stone" Component that he had disassembled but hadnt initially brought out for exchange. But before going through with the exchange, Song Chi first activated his Quantum Communication Bracelet on his wrist. Channel: Green Moon Manor Family Chat "Song Chi: [Spatial Expansion Pseudo-Realm Stone] Attributes JPG, does anyone need it? If not, Im exchanging it with the Merit Tower!" "Song You: Fifth Brother, how many Purple Components did you actually get? Im so jealous!!!" "Zhao Hongxue: Stop embarrassing yourself here; act furious JPG." "Song You: As you command, my dear Mother." ... Continue your saga on empire "Song Shan: Little Chi, save it for your Uncle. Here are 13 Golden Merit Points; Ill make up the other 3 to you later when my hands are a bit less tight." After a lively discussion, in the end, the Uncle secured the space-expansion component with 16 Golden Merit Points. As for Dad and Mom, Song Chi had already mentioned it to them beforehand, but both indicated they didnt need it. Compared to space-expansion components, they currently preferred to spend their limited funds on enhancing the battle and defense capabilities of the flagship. With those 13 points added, his Golden Merit Points officially exceeded 100, but he was still a good deal short of the "Magma Core Fire," though enough to exchange for the Orange Engine. Looking at the 101 Golden Merit Points in his personal account, only 29 points short of 130, Song Chi was tempted to borrow some from his elders, considering a direct exchange for that strand of "Magma Core Fire," but after a second thought, he shook his head. He had noticed earlier that his aunts seemed quite interested in the remaining six Purple Components in his hands, but in the end, none of them had spoken up. He was initially puzzled, but now recalling the circumstances and considering that the Uncle had only taken out 13 points and still owed him 3, it wasnt hard to deduce that the elders in the family were not exactly flush with funds at the moment. To prepare for the upcoming threat of the Fourth Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast, they had almost all spent their liquid assets recently. Therefore, even if he did ask, it was very likely he wouldnt be able to scrape together nearly 30 Golden Merit Points. Standing in front of the door connecting the 59th floor with the 60th, Song Chi paused. With just over 100 points in Golden Merit, he met the requirements to ascend to the 60th floor. He was considering going up to see what lay beyond the 60th floor before exchanging for the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine!" Chapter 356 - 196: Reunion with the Red Curio - Law Stone and Law Crystal Song Chi felt somewhat conflicted and did not head directly to the 60th floor. It was clear that the 101 Golden Merit Points he held were quite inflated, and it would not take long for them to shrink to 11 points. At the moment, walking around the 60th floor seemed like he could not achieve anything else except watching helplessly afterwards. Nevertheless, after much contemplation, he still took a step forward. How could he put it... consider it broadening his own horizons. The 60th floor of Merit Tower gave off the first impression of being small, even smaller than the over fifty floors that were only tens of square meters each. As a result, fewer items were displayed on this floor. However, although there were few in number, each item was the essence of refinement. The rich orange hue illuminated the entire space, indicating that the 60th floor was already bereft of Purple Quality Strange Objects, with only Orange Quality items or higher on display. By now, Song Chi had a rough idea that from the 60th floor upwards, probably only Clan Elders of the Fourth Rank and above would come here frequently. After a simple stroll, Song Chi felt somewhat dazed, as if he were floating. No wonder he was dazed, the items on this floor were too exotic, with more than twenty Orange Oddities and resources such as Law Stones, cosmic sand, and Space Crystals considered some of the top strategic materials. Apart from that, what drew his attention the most was the Strange Object emanating a red glow placed squarely in the center. [Strange Object: Origin Eyeball of the Multi-Eyed Tribe] [Quality: Red] [Evolvable: 1 {Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon}, 2 {Mid-Range Soul Wave Detector}] [Notes: A high-rank oddity born from the Origin Eyeball of a Sixth Rank Multi-Eyed Tribe member after tens of thousands of years, possessing multiple uses.] This epic treasure could not only be transformed into a Super Main Cannon but also into a scarce Red Space Radar, the value of which was likely even higher than the first Red Curio he acquired, the [Enslavement Medal]. However, as good as this Strange Object was, the exchange price was exorbitantly high, requiring a full 500 Golden Merit Points, which made Song Chi shake his head. To scrape together 100 Golden Merit Points was already incredibly difficult for him. 500 points? He might as well put that thought aside for the next few years. Unless he gained something tremendous from the forthcoming exploration of the colossal Tri-Eye Race flagship. Pulling his attention away from the Red Curio, Song Chi wanted to see the 61st floor, only to find out it had new requirements for Golden Merit Points: one must possess over 150 points. With no choice, he had to abandon the idea. At a counter on the left side of the 60th floor, Song Chi examined the items placed upon it. Item: Law Stone Effect: Required for enhancement of starship components of Fourth Rank and above; can bestow and activate the Power of Laws on components. Exchange Price: 1 Golden Merit Point each Exchange Restriction: Each individual may exchange for a maximum of 5 stones per year Gazing at the fist-sized stone on the counter, Song Chi was pensive. This object was quite similar to the [Earth Attribute Law Crystal] that had appeared at the Ruins Market before. Law Stone, Law Crystal the names even sounded somewhat alike. However, the truth was, although both stemmed from the same source, they were not the same kind of item, and their values had a vast disparity. The Law Stone was an extremely rare resource, even more precious than a Titanium Crystal, a strategic-level resource. Whereas the Law Crystal was the result of some Law Stones being nurtured by specific attribute energies, eroded, and then, after a long period of evolution, became a special oddity of the same attribute. Containing Origin Laws of a specific attribute, they could assist life entities in comprehending and controlling the Power of Laws of that attribute. For instance, the [Earth Attribute Law Crystal] that had appeared before contained the Earth Attribute Laws power, which could help Fourth Rank life entities with affinity for the Earth Attribute Law to comprehend it more clearly. However, that particular [Earth Attribute Law Crystal] was damaged and could no longer assist with comprehension, serving only as a one-time Earth Attribute Law Enhancement. Otherwise, Song Chi would have definitely tried his best to acquire it back then. Besides, whether it was a Law Crystal of any attribute, the lowest quality was Orange Glory, and intermediate Law Crystals could even reach Red Quality, not to mention high-level Law Crystals. Pulling his thoughts back from the Law Crystals, Song Chis attention returned to the Law Stone. He was hesitating whether to exchange for five stones as a precaution. Although this item was needed for enhancing warship components to Fourth Rank and beyond, and he wouldnt need it until his Seed of Torch advanced to Purple Quality, the purchase limit was clearif he waited until the Cang Qiong could use them to exchange for more, he would have to wait even longer. Thinking over it, he decided to make the exchange for five stones. No matter what, he was confident that in the next year or two, he could elevate his Seed of Torch to Purple Quality, and it never hurt to be prepared. 5 Golden Merit Points were deducted, leaving a balance of 96 points. He did not linger any longer, fearing he could not resist spending points on something else on a whim. On the 59th floor, in front of the counter displaying the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine], Song Chi made his choice. Instantly, the Golden Merit Points in his Quantum Communication Bracelet dropped from 96 to 6. Meanwhile, with a thought, a component emitting a purple glow floated out from the miniature warship model in his Ancestral Aperture. It was the [Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine]! Without the engines energy supply, the Cang Qiong, although in miniature form but still faintly luminous, plunged into darkness. Chapter 357 - 196: Farewell, Red Curio - Law Stone and Law Crystal_2 ``` For the Torch Warship, the engine is akin to the human heart: a person might survive without arms or ears, but not without a heart. Similarly, without the energy supply from its engine, a Torch Warship is completely rendered powerless. At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, White Jade Square. Cang Qiong, with its dimly glowing light, was docked at a corner of the square. Inside Cang Qiong, Song Chi, clutching the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine," didnt hesitate to install it into the engine slot. Suddenly, Cang Qiong seemed like a youth reborn. After the orange engine was installed, it bloomed with new vitality once again. However, the glow did not last long; it dimmed again shortly. Even if it was an orange engine, after all, it was just Level 0 at the moment. Without pondering too much, Song Chi strengthened the component straight to Level 30. He spent a total of 690 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 120 Titanium Crystals, and a number of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origins. Looking at the properties of the Light Energy Aggregation Engine that had been enhanced to Level 30, its energy supply astonishingly reached 2835/s, nearly double the initial same-level "Shadowcapture Antimatter Overstate Engine" at 1512/s. Additionally, its Spectral Energy pool also reached a terrifying 100,000 points, fully satisfying the continued enhancement of two Third Rank red components on the warship. With that, Song Chi finally felt completely at ease. He did not intend to immediately return to Green Moon Manor; instead, his gaze shifted to the "Neutron Star Core Armor" and "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator". He checked again the quantity of Third Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystals in his hands. Third-Rank Floating Land Origin: 1780 strands Titanium Crystals: 880 pieces Previously, from those humanoid alien species, aside from obtaining ten purple relics, he also seized over a hundred strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin and 200 Titanium Crystals. Together with nearly two months of twice synthesis from the "Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform," and the 100 Titanium Crystals supplied by Zhou Ping, Song Chi now had nearly 1800 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin and almost 900 Titanium Crystals in hand. Seeing these numbers, he began the enhancement of two high-quality components quite confidently and without hesitation. First was the "Neutron Star Core Armor"; having spent 540 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin and 495 Titanium Crystals, he directly upgraded it to Level 39. Neutron Star Core Armor Level 39 Quality: Red ... Feature 3: The additional increase in armors defense value by 158% Consumption: 770/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 2,902,500 No need for charge and buffer UpRank Requirement: 150 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 3 strands of Floating Land Origin (Fourth Rank), 110,000 Spectral Energy Points, 150 tons of Cobalt, 80 Titanium Crystals, 1 Law Stone Note: Has reached the ships enhancement limit, cannot be further strengthened {Neutron Star Fission: Consumes 48,000 Spectral Energy Points, temporarily transforms the warship into a miniature neutron star form, resisting attacks from the outside world, duration 89 seconds, cooldown 30 hours.} The resources expended were beyond imagination; the Titanium Crystals in Song Chis hands were reduced by more than half, leaving fewer than four hundred pieces. However, the attributes obtained were truly commendable; the defensive value alone had soared from previously just under 800,000 to 2.9 million. The only disappointment was the second feature, "Neutron Star Core Pulse," which remained unchanged at repairing 3% of the armor layer every 15 seconds and restoring 3% of the shipborne energy shield value every 30 seconds; it seemed that it required a great rank increase to enhance it further. Not too concerned, Song Chi turned his attention to the "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator" component. Just like before, he also strengthened this component directly to Level 39, spending a total of 360 Titanium Crystals and 387 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator Level 39 Quality: Orange Feature: An additional increase in shield value by 124% Feature 2: The shields defense value is doubled Consumption: 485/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 640,000 ``` ``` Shield Value: 1.18kw/1.18kw Charge: 20s; Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes UpRank Requirement: 100 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 2 threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, 65000 Spectral Energy Points, 530 tons of Mercury Crystal, 60 Titanium Crystals, 1 Law Stone Note: The ships body has reached its limit and cannot be further enhanced. Compared to the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component, the attribute enhancement of this [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] is a bit less, but its still astounding. Just the Shield Value approaching twelve million alone is already terrifying. And now, with the lv39 [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] taken into account, the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" features Shield Value recovery per second has reached 11800 points, far exceeding the previous four thousand points. After a moment of wild joy, Song Chi quickly returned to a bitter expression. With just the enhancement of two components, nearly nine hundred pieces of Titanium Crystal in his hand were already depleted, leaving only the last 25. Its really spending money like water. He still had 853 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin left, though more than half were gone. As for the Second Rank Floating Land Origin, he still had over ten thousand threads in his hands. With this in mind, Song Chi then upgraded all components on the Cang Qiong that didnt require Titanium Crystals and were still at Zero Rank, First Rank, or Second Rank to lv30 in one go. Of course, excluding those that could not be upgraded to lv30. [Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree] component lv20lv29 [Blood Soul Stigma] component lv20lv30 [Void Escape Orb] component lv0lv20 (Properties are not listed one by one) But in reality, there were only three components. Others, like the lv25 [Brainwave Remote Control System], the lv23 [Phantom Thruster], the lv20 [Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane] all required Titanium Crystals and therefore werent enhanced. Even so, the Cang Qiong had a significant increase in attributes after this round of enhancement. [Name: Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch - Guardian Class Spectral Warship] [Level: lv20] [Extra Feature: Space Lock] [Basic Components: Blue Torch Hull lv20, Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon (Orange) lv39, Electromagnetic Ray Cannon (Blue) lv30, Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon (Purple) lv30, Neutron Star Core Armor (Red) lv39, Light Energy Aggregation Engine (Orange) lv30, Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator (Orange) lv39, Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar (Orange) lv30, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (9/11)] [Additional Components: Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree (White) lv29, Brainwave Remote Control System (Purple) lv25, Abnormal Status Purifier (Blue) lv39, Purple River Translocation Device (Blue) lv30, Healing Fruit (White) lv29, Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv30, Phantom Thruster (Purple) lv23, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) lv30, Enslavement Medal (Red) lv30, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) lv30, Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree (Orange) lv30, Void Membrane (Blue) lv30, Sonic Silence Field (Blue) lv30, Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane (Purple) lv20, Void Escape Orb (Purple) lv20, External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Bullet Launcher (Orange) lv30 (18/26)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 100000/100000] [Materials: 40 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 853 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 11580 threads of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 25 Titanium Crystals...] Song Chi was very satisfied with the current attributes of the Cang Qiong, but upon seeing the tens of thousands of threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, he rubbed his forehead again. As the combat power of the Cang Qiong increased, with the enhancement level of its equipped components climbing, Second Rank Floating Land Origin gradually became less useful to him. Aside from the monthly synthesis of 1000 threads into 100 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, it basically accumulated, to the point that Song Chi could barely stand the sight anymore. "I must find a way to convert it into the Third Rank Floating Land Origin, or even Fourth Rank, that I now need more urgently," he muttered. This could be seen from the initial [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon], as well as todays [Neutron Star Core Armor] and [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] parts. After enhancement to lv39, if you want to further enhance the level of the components to lv40, besides needing to improve the quality of his own Seed of Torch, you also need parts of the Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and a Law Stone to activate the Power of Laws inherent within the components themselves. After pondering for a while, Song Chi set his sights on the upcoming Ruins Market transactions. "It seems Ill have to set up my own stall in the future. If the exchange rate of 1:15 doesnt attract those Alien Races, then Ill try 1:16, 1:17, or even 1:18 in my personal capacity. Hopefully, this will yield some results..." The Family Merit Halls rate was 1:20, exchanging 20 threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin for 1 thread of Third Rank. And the rate he has offered in the Ruins Market shop is 1:15, if an Alien Race comes forward with 1 thread of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, the shop will exchange it for 15 threads of Second Rank. However, over the past two years, this ratio has obviously not satisfied these Alien Species, so he will have to try raising the rate in the future. There is no choice, otherwise, his Second Rank Floating Land Origin will accumulate endlessly, just like Zero Rank and First Rank, to the point where it will become increasingly difficult to spend. ``` Chapter 358 - 197: Hunting Although he had a plan in mind, Song Chi didnt dwell much on it, as it was all for the next Ruins Market trade, and he would deal with the specifics when the time came. Meanwhile, the streamlined hull of the Cang Qiong, newly glowing with Ghost Light, shot up into the sky and soon disappeared into the endless cloud cover over the Dragon Ridge Continent Sky. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Free Stall Area. Upon returning to Green Moon Manor, Song Chi entered the Ruins Market without delay. He wasnt in a hurry to use the remaining three-quarters of the 1500-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls. Although more than two months had passed since his Life Sublimation, his body had not fully recovered. Therefore, practicing the Guidance Technique normally with his feet firmly on the ground was appropriate, and it wasnt suitable for another rapid increase in strength for the time being. He understood the principle of moderation. In the Free Stall Area, the 120-meter-long Cang Qiong was quietly docked. Song Chi leaned against the dark hull, gazing upward through the Spectral Energy Protective Light Curtain above him, looking out into the silent void beyond the marketplace. Hmm... after careful consideration, he decided to explore that void space outside. Over a year ago, the idea of hunting Void Demons had taken root in his heart, and hed felt the itch to act several times, but one reason or another had always prevented him from taking action. Now, after so much time, the Cang Qiong had successfully ascended to an Escort Ship, and he himself had undergone Life Sublimation twice, truly becoming a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain. It was time to officially embark on this plan that had been on hold for over a year. Now, the Cang Qiong, in addition to the "Space Lock" feature granted by the Space Solidification Stones, was also equipped with the special space resistance of the [Void Membrane] and further ensured by the [Void Escape Orb], a triple insurance that guaranteed safety. There were three reasons for choosing this time to hunt Void Demons. First, the Cang Qiong had just undergone a major enhancement, and Song Chi wanted to test its various capabilities before heading to Copper Mountain Floating Land, also to have a clearer understanding of his own strength. Second, the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm urgently needed high-quality Void Crystals for rapid upgrades, and he himself was extremely covetous of the [Divine Tempering Fruits] to further enhance his Spiritual Force. Third, Void Crystals fetched a high price at the Family Merit Hall, especially high-quality ones that could be directly converted into Golden Merit Points. After the previous visit to the 60th floor of the Merit Tower, his fixation on Golden Merit Points was deeply etched in his heart. Therefore, he wanted to try exchanging a large number of Void Crystals for Golden Merit Points. Turning, he boarded the Cang Qiong, but before long, Song Chi quickly emerged from the warships hatch, having not stayed on board for long. Whrr whrr whrr! The engines humming echoed through the marketplace, and after he stepped off the warship, the hull of the Cang Qiong slowly rose, advancing towards the skies. He had only boarded to activate the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component and to tag himself with a Brainwave Beacon. Thus, he could remotely control the Cang Qiong. Triple insurance was indeed safe enough, but Song Chi wouldnt personally test this so-called security; instead, using the Brainwave Beacon for remote control was a safer option. Only after the Cang Qiong had made a big circle outside, ensuring it could maintain a stable course through void storms and chaotic void currents, would he board the ship in person to commence the hunt for Void Demons. Soon, the Cang Qiong exited the outer layer of the Spectral Energy Screen of the marketplace and headed towards the depths of the void on the horizon. Inside the marketplace, Song Chis eyes were tightly closed, his entire Spiritual Force focused on the Cang Qiong above. Half an hour later, his eyebrows suddenly furrowed. After traveling for half an hour, the Cang Qiong finally burst out of the relative safety of the Ruins Markets silent zone. It was no surprise that shortly after leaving the silent area, the Cang Qiong quickly encountered a void storm a hundred meters in diameter. Although the diameter of the void storm seemed small, even smaller than the Cang Qiong itself, the fierce Void Force it carried was beyond imagination. If a regular Escort Ship were caught in it, it would not only risk being sunk, but overloading the Energy Shield and suffering significant hull damage would be all but unavoidable. However, Song Chi didnt steer clear; under his control, the Cang Qiong headed straight for it. Whrr whrr whrr! Ripples intensely vibrated across the outer layer of the Dark Matter Energy Shield as the forces of the Void clashed fiercely against the Dark Matter Energy. [Energy Shield damaged, Shield Value -1450.] [Energy Shield damaged, Shield Value -1510.] ... In the Main Control Room, urgent warning sounds blared every second, but to Song Chis ears, these sounds brought a slight smile to his lips. With a lv39 [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] and the influence of the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature, it could recover over ten thousand points of Shield Value every second. In other words, the current hundred-meter scale void storm could not pose a threat to the Cang Qiong at all. Sure enough, a new prompt in the following second completely restored any Shield Value that had just been lost by the Dark Matter Energy Shield. [Warship damaged, Neutron Star Core Pulse feature activated, commencing Dark Matter Energy Shield recovery.] [Dark Matter Energy Shield Shield Value fully restored!] ... Having confirmed this, Song Chi didnt make the Cang Qiong linger any longer. Amidst the roar of the engines, the ship quickly escaped the hundred-meter void storm and continued onward. Chapter 359 - 197: Hunting_2 In the next two hours, Song Chi had the Cang Qiong conduct tests on void storms at the three-hundred-meter mark, five-hundred-meter mark, and kilometer mark, respectively. The conclusion was that with the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature and the enhancement of Triple Void Resistance, only the kilometer-scale void storms could barely overwhelm the recovery speed of the Cang Qiongs Dark Matter Energy Shield. Of course, if it was just barely a kilometer-scale storm, or slightly over a kilometer, it wouldnt cause catastrophic damage to the Cang Qiong. In fact, the Cang Qiong could even stay within one for a short period, as long as it could quickly break free afterward, there would be no risks, and the Energy Shield could be restored to full capacity within the following ten minutes. However, once reaching 1500 meters or a diameter of 2000 meters, such void storms could pose a great threat to the Cang Qiong. Not only would the Dark Matter Energy Shield not withstand it, but once caught in one, it would be difficult to break free from the storms gravitational field promptly, given the current power of the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine]. So, in summary, void storms under 1500 meters posed no problems, while those above 1500 meters should be avoided if possible. After completing this test, the Cang Qiong took over an hour to return to the Ruins Market. Song Chi didnt act immediately; he had to wait for the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component to cool down. After several hours of cultivation in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, once the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component finished buffering, the Cang Qiong once again set off from the Ruins Market. ... Far from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the Cang Qiong was swiftly navigating through the darker side of the Starry Sea, which seemed even more desolate and equally more dangerous. Moreover, it extended endlessly, as if there were no bounds. Having left the Ruins Market for several hours, Song Chi, controlling the Cang Qiong, had traveled millions of kilometers. Still, the projection screen had not shown other colors from start to finish, blackness being the eternal main theme. And there was another critical point: the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] was significantly constrained in this dark void, with a current detection range of merely one hundred thousand kilometers on the radar screenreduced countless times from the usual. This fact also drastically reduced the efficiency of searching for Void Demons. However, Song Chi wasnt in a hurry; he continued to traverse this dark void at a steady pace, aware of this for some time and one of the reasons he hadnt attempted to hunt Void Demons for so long. This mission was an attempt before heading to the Copper Mountain Continent; success would be great, but he couldnt force it if luck was not on his side. Safety remained the top priority. While musing, a prompt suddenly appeared on the radar screen. Song Chi glanced at it and a smile spread across his face. What appeared on the radar was a squad of Void Demons. The number wasnt large, only a little over a hundred. But their strength was quite good, with ten being Second Rank, and the rest First Rank. If killed, that would yield 10 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin and over a hundred strands of Second Rank. "You are the targets!" Simultaneously, the Cang Qiong pivoted its hull and charged toward the position of the Void Demon squad. In the dark void, under the effects of both [Sonic Silence Field] and [Void Membrane], the Cang Qiong was like a ghost, quietly hovering not far from the squad of Void Demons, yet the Void Demons a hundred thousand meters away noticed nothing. In the Main Control Room, seeing the [Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] not detecting any other Void Demon life energy fluctuations within a hundred thousand kilometers, Song Chi Song Chi didnt hesitate to open the hatch. The next second, thirty Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines surged out, led by one affixed with the Brainwave Beacon, straight toward the distant group of Void Demons. After the thirty Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had covered some distance, the Cang Qiong followed with its artillery fire. Boom, boom, boom! One main cannon and two secondary cannons, all Third Rank, combined with the fact that Void Demons, like the Void Assassin Clan, are creatures with high attack power and low health, decimated most of the enemy squad before the thirty Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could get close. And the remaining ones were soon completely wiped out by the arriving Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. All this happened in just a few short minutes. Less than five minutes, 10 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 102 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, money came unbelievably fast. Having tasted the sweetness, the Cang Qiong continued to roam the surrounding area. Three days later, the Cang Qiong returned to the Ruins Market. Song Chi, who disembarked from the warship, had a calm expression, showing none of the joy of a fruitful harvest. In these three days, he had hunted less than a thousand Void Demons, totaling one Third Rank Void Crystal, 25 Second Rank, 240 First Rank, and 560 Zero Rank. There was no helping it, as searching for these Void Demons was too troublesome; often for hours on end, not even a trace could be found. The void space was too vast, so vast that even though the number of Void Demons it nurtured was uncountable, they were not necessarily omnipresent. Regarding this, Song Chi had actually thought about deliberately leaving a tracking mark on his opponent, but this would mean dismantling the [Abnormal Status Purifier] that had been enhanced to lv39. Besides, there were unpredictable dangers involved; thinking it over, he still gave up the idea. However, this did not mean that the method was completely excluded. If it couldnt be attempted on the Cang Qiong, what about elsewhere? For example, deliberately allowing a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine to be marked, or one of the enslaved creatures on the Cang Qiong. Additionally, aside from this method, one could also use the characteristic of Void Demons being attracted to light, or high-intensity energy sources, and so forth. But all this could only be attempted later. For now, he needed to adjust himself properly to reach the best possible state before heading to Copper Mountain Continent. ... Four days later, above Green Moon Manor, nine Torch Warships lined up in a row, suspended silently. Two were a kilometer long, and the other seven were a hundred meters, the nine core members of the Tenth Direct Vein. Within the warship communication group chat, Song Mingsongs rough voice sounded. "Lets go!" As soon as the words were spoken, the nine warships rose into the sky simultaneously, quickly reaching the clouds and disappearing into the sky in an instant. Below, around Green Moon Lake, countless people had yet to take their eyes off the high-rising buildings. As clan members who had recently joined the Tenth Direct Vein, everyone was aware that these nine warships represented the majority of their branchs high-end combat power. ... Song Chi and his party naturally did not know of these subsequent events. They rushed out of Dragon Spine Continent and, after a brief transit, arrived successively at the familys short-distance spatial gateway on Dragon Spine Continent. The destination of the transmission was, of course, the medium-sized starry space gate transfer station in the southern part of Dinghai Star Domain. Since the last transmission was not long ago, the nine people waited a day and then successfully transmitted to the transfer station in the southern part of Dinghai Star Domain. Unlike Dinghai Song Familys own short-distance spatial gateway, this huge spatial gate transfer station was bustling with people, with more than six figures worth of Torch Warship trips from all over the dukedoms star domains daily, making the transfer station, with its diameter exceeding several hundred thousand kilometers, seem especially busy. Normally, an ordinary Torch Ship Captain wishing to teleport would not only have to pay a sizable fee but also face a delay of about ten days, and this waiting period could be extended during peak times. However, this was relative to ordinary Torch Ship Captains. As members of the Dinghai Song family, Song Chi and his companions naturally had certain privileges. In every round of transmission, about twenty slots in all spatial gates were left vacant; these were reserved specifically for clan members who were in a hurry. Chapter 360 - 198: [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate] and the Unexpected Purple Relic ``` The Dinghai Star Domain Spatial Gate Transit Station boasts eleven ring-shaped spatial portals that occupy most of the vast spherical stations interior space. Each gateway is over a million meters in width and height, with the capacity to transport ten thousand Torch Warships at once. That day, the portal linked to the Golden Lion Star Domain began to flicker with ghost light, signaling the start of the next transport. In the main control room of a spectral airship over twenty meters long in the distance, a little girl pointed at the image of several Torch Warships in the corner of the projected screen in front of her and asked her grandfather: "Grandpa, werent those Torch Warships with us yesterday? Why can they go through the transport directly while we have to wait another eight days?" Upon hearing this, the old man, with hair white from age and nearly 150 years old, laughed and shook his head: "They are the big shots from the Dinghai Song family, and the Dinghai Song family is the sky of the entire Dinghai Star Domain." As the old man spoke, the space gate in front was enveloped in a bright light, followed by intense spatial fluctuations. When the light dissipated, the nearly ten thousand warships inside the gateway had vanished. ... In the Golden Lion Star Domain, within the pitch-black starry sky, a small fleet moved at extreme speed. "Were almost there, just tens of light-years more, and well reach the Golden Moon Star Zone," came the voice of Uncle Song Shan over the comm channel. Since they were not far apart and within the magnetic field range of the warships, they had naturally been in continuous communication. Soon after, the voice of Old Master Song Mingsong followed. "Have the spatial jump devices finished buffering? If everyones ready, lets start the jump!" Shortly, the nine warships almost simultaneously initiated the spatial jump. Golden Moon Star Zone, Golden Moon Floating Land. As a Level 1 life-type Floating Land, which moreover was not a strategic location like the borderlands or White Tower Floating Land, Golden Moon Floating Land seemed particularly shabby in comparison. Despite having over a dozen city clusters, there werent many High-Rank Torch Ship Captains, they were even relatively pathetic in number. There were only a few Second Rank Torch Ship Captains on the entire Floating Land, not a single Third Rank to be seen, let alone the presence of a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship as a guardian like in the White Tower Floating Land. The arrival of Song Chi and his party was a groundbreaking event for the entire Floating Land. They had just landed in the suburbs of a city named Red Leaf City when five native Second Rank Torch Warships rushed over on their heels. Not only did they arrange for the highest hotel in Red Leaf City, but they also invited them to various banquets, afraid of slighting them in any way. In the end, it was the grandfather who spoke up and scolded these people, but instead of showing offence, they seemed rather relieved and left one after another with smiles on their faces. Having witnessed the entire process, Song Chi did not show any surprise or curiosity; this was the Interstellar Great Era, not the previous existence on Blue Star. The concept that a powerful outsider cannot suppress a local force did not apply here. In the Torch Human Civilization, where mighty power is, in effect, vested in the individual, the Rank of the warship meant everything. As long as they dont kill a large number of ordinary citizens, as long as they dont overdo it, like a Third Rank Torch Warship killing a few native Second Rank Torch Ship Captains on a whim - forget the official governance of Torch Human Civilization, even the direct superior, the Chenxing Principality, would mostly not care. Therefore, the behavior of these native Second Rank Torch Ship Captains was entirely within reason. In the hotel, Song Chi didnt go to the underground battleship summoning room to enter the Ruins Market and cultivate the Guidance Technique. According to his grandfather, the Bai Family would arrive in a couple of days, and he wasnt particularly anxious about these couple of days. In his personal room, his eyes slightly closed, he immersed his spiritual sense in the Ancestral Torch and connected to the local network of the Golden Moon Floating Continent Ring. As soon as he connected to the Torch network, a familiar alert sounded in his ear. The first phrase was still the familiar "Welcome to the Torch network." The second was a sixteen-character phrase. [The journey through the Starry Sea is long and arduous, the fire of civilization, eternally enduring.] After that, it indicated that the network he connected to was the Golden Moon Floating Continent Ring local network. [Dear "Cang Qiong" Ship Captain, you are now connected to the Golden Moon Floating Continent Ring local network.] Hearing the eight words "Golden Moon Floating Continent Ring local network," Song Chis eyes slightly narrowed. It is said that after being promoted to Third Rank, one could connect to the intermediate local network of a whole Star Domain, and if one reached Fourth Rank, they could even connect directly to the high-level local network of the entire Chenxing Principality. Frankly speaking, he was somewhat looking forward to it. After a brief pause, he successfully logged into the "Golden Moon Floating Continent Ring local network." The first thing that appeared before him was the common communication channel for Torch Ship Captains on the entire "Golden Moon Floating Continent." However, the content being discussed on this channel caused Song Chis mouth to twitch. "{Yellow Earth}: I guess its a big shot from the Duchy Capital Star Domain. Two cruisers and seven escort shipsthe sight is downright terrifying." "{Grey Wolf}: Speaking frankly, this is the first time Ive seen a cruiser-class Torch Warship in person. Such ships that can suppress an entire Low-Level Floating Land by themselves the oppressive feeling is truly overwhelming." "{Old King}: But, speaking of which, why would such powerful individuals come to a little place like this? Could there be a High-Rank Oddity that has appeared nearby our Golden Moon Floating Land? ShockingJPG." ... Song Chi had no interest in these inconsequential discussions. After closing the chat channel, he opened the local networks Blaze Market. ``` Chapter 361 - 198: [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate] and the Unexpected Purple Relic_2 ``` Unsurprisingly, it was basically impossible for any good items to appear on a Zero Rank Floating Land, with Purple Relics being out of the question. At best, there were a few Blue Quality components, and then a large number of white components, but none of them caught Song Chis immediate attention. Ten minutes later, Song Chi clicked to open the forum panel again. He typed in "Warship Component" as the search keywords and clicked search. He hadnt held out much hope, but this search unexpectedly brought up a post that intrigued him. The post advertised a Blue Quality warship component, not the obscure kind, but rather a very popular one. "Is it really a Torch Warship Boarding Certificate?" Feeling a big surprise, Song Chi quickly clicked on the post and scrolled to the bottom. The latest reply from the poster was from the afternoon of the day before yesterday, and judging by the tone, it appeared that the component had not yet been traded. Seeing this, he sent out his inquiry swiftly. "Is the component still with you? If so, can we meet in person?" His desire to obtain a boarding component was not a secret. Components like the Torch Warship Boarding Certificate were relatively common and frequently appeared, but their popularity also far exceeded the ordinary because almost every Torch Ship Captain would want to have such a component outfitted on their flagship. This had resulted in his repeated attempts to purchase one, but to no avail so far. Naturally, he felt a little excited by this coincidence. The captain of the warship called "Green Bean" seemed to be online, as it didnt take long for a reply to come through after Song Chi sent his message. "Yes, its with me. Is Nanxiang City fine for the meeting?" Song Chi had no objections to this location. Nanxiang City was a city on the Golden Moon Floating Continent, not far from Red Leaf City. "Thats fine, then today at three in the afternoon, in the northern suburbs of Nanxiang City!" ... Nanxiang City, western suburbs, Baihua Street. Baihua Street was a well-known slum in Nanxiang City. The environment was harsh and the security was extremely poor. Only those with virtually no savings would live here. Deep inside a secluded alley of Baihua Street, several tents constructed from discarded materials housed a few families. Inside one of the tents came a hoarse voice. "Youve arranged another meeting?" Following this hoarse voice, a feeble female voice responded. "Yes, Im sure Ill be able to trade it this time. Mom, you wait at home, Ill be back soon!" After speaking, the piece of torn fabric in front of the tent was lifted, and a slender figure, skinny and frail, emerged from within. As the girl left along the dirty alleyway, another bout of hoarse voices came from the tent. "Silly girl, how could a Blue Quality component possibly trade for a hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, unless... cough cough cough!" The words were cut off by a severe cough, bringing an abrupt end to the previous hoarse speech. Nanxiang City, northern suburbs. This was a small park, and Song Chi, having arrived not long ago, had begun to stroll leisurely around it. His life had always revolved around exploring the Alien Star Domain and practicing. Practicing the Guidance Technique, visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. His daily routine, filled with constant practice, left little time for him to relax as he was doing now. On the rare occasion like this, he actually enjoyed the sensation. This feeling of relaxation, from the body to the mind, instinctively made him think of a figure, one he had always kept in his heart, resisting the urge to miss. With this thought, an involuntary verse from his previous life surfaced in his mind. I have someone in mind, far away in a distant village. ``` Home is a distance I cannot traverse; not a day goes by that I dont look toward it. ... "Its been almost a year and a half, I wonder how that girl is doing..." When he first arrived at the Song Family, unfamiliar with everything and without any means to inquire about matters on a Zero Rank Floating Land across tens of thousands of light-years, it wasnt until relatives from the Tenth Direct Vein sought refuge that he sent someone to the White Tower Floating Land. Stay tuned for updates on empire But it turned out that Shen Youran and her whole family had already moved away from the White Tower Floating Land, seemingly to the Duchy Capital Star Domain. Fortunately, his clanspeople learned from the Torch Academy in Jiangyuan City that Shen Youran had successfully awakened the Seed of Torch, and its quality seemed to be quite high. For a moment, Song Chis thoughts soared. However, the sudden slight tremor from the Seed of Torch in his mind snapped him back to realitythe captain from the "Green Bean" was trying to contact him. A few minutes later, Song Chi successfully found the person at the parks entrance. At first glance, seeing the others frail figure, Song Chi was somewhat uncertain; how could a Torch Ship Captain capable of offering a Blue Quality component for trade look like this? Only when the other party revealed their identity did he become sure. "One hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin?" The moment the other party named their price, Song Chi frowned. His first thought was that they had no intention of negotiating a trade. A regular Blue Quality component usually cost about fifteen thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin in the market. Even if this Torch Warship Boarding Certificate was highly sought after, no more than thirty thousand strands was the limit; it could never reach the price of one hundred thousand strands. Unless they had no intention of selling it at all! With this guess in mind, he had no plans to talk more with the other party and turned to leave. Seeing him about to go, the frail girl became somewhat panicked. She hurriedly spoke again, but this time her voice carried a concealed tremble. Song Chi, who had reached the Second Rank in the Guidance Technique, had exceptionally sharp hearing. He could tell that the girl was trying hard to keep from breaking into sobs. "Im not asking for the moon, my mother has contracted a serious illness and needs a high-level treatment medicine that costs one hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin for a complete cure. If you find the price too high, we can continue to negotiate..." Song Chi paused in his steps. Instead of haggling, he offered to see this so-called seriously ill mother of hers. Half an hour later, on Baihua Street in the western suburbs of Nanxiang City. Following behind the girl, the two wound through the dirty and disordered side alleys. By now, Song Chi was almost certain that what she said was true. Upon seeing her mother who was seriously ill and confirming that their words and deeds were genuine rather than a facade, his belief solidified entirely. After pondering for a moment, he offered the highest price he was willing to pay. "Forty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, if thats acceptable, lets make the deal!" Although he felt a tinge of sympathy, Song Chi was not about to let his empathy make a sucker out of him. Forty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin was about a few thousand strands above the regular market price for a Torch Warship Boarding Certificate, which he considered payment enough for the compassion he felt. Hearing his seriousness, the girl thought for a bit and then nodded in agreement. Song Chi handed over the forty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to her, while on the other hand accepting the Torch Warship Boarding Certificate component. At the same time, he spoke softly to the frail girl before him: "If Im not mistaken, what your mother has seems to be a special spore infection. It needs to be completely eradicated with one shot. Its better to wait until youve gathered the full one hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin before buying the high-level treatment medicine. Dont try to alleviate it with intermediate treatment its useless!" After speaking, he turned and left the tent. In the tent, the frail girl turned and exchanged a glance with the middle-aged woman inside. The woman hesitated, then remembered Song Chis final piece of advice as well as the willingness to pay a premium for the component with forty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. In the end, she nodded slightly. "Please wait a moment!" The weak call from behind made Song Chi pause again. He turned to look back, and the next second, his heart skipped a beat. Through the slightly opened Ancestral Aperture on the girls forehead, he saw a glimmer of purple light. "A Purple Relic?" Chapter 362 - 199: Individual Shield Component [Plasma Guardian] - Song Chi’s Initiative Song Chi was somewhat surprised, or rather, astonished. That the other party was able to produce a blue component had already surprised him, and now they had brought out a purple relic, a gesture that indeed seemed at odds with their currently precarious situation. As for why they chose to reveal it at this moment, he had some guesses. It was highly likely that his final reminder had significantly improved the mother and daughters impression of him, or rather, made him seem less like a bad person. About this, Song Chi didnt know what to say. Perhaps it was most fitting to remark "Good deeds bring good rewards" at this moment, but in the harsh reality of the great interstellar era, to be honest, he didnt believe it. Thinking this over, they returned to the tent, where Song Chi didnt speak but waited for the girls next words. Since the other party had voluntarily shown the purple relic, they surely intended to trade, and it was just a matter of hearing their specific terms. The purple glow flickered, and without speaking, the girl took the purple relic out of the Ancestral Torch and handed it to Song Chi. Her thoughts were simple: since she had decided to take it out, she might as well be straightforward about it, considering that the man in front of her could easily kill her with a simple wave of his hand. Song Chi took the purple relic with an impassive expression, which was genuine. The components currently installed on the Cang Qiong included two red and as many as six orange ones. One purple relic really couldnt cause much of a stir in his heart. However, when he saw the specific attributes, he felt a mild surprise. The purple component the other party brought out turned out to be a special individual shield variety, which was quite rare. Even with Song Chis experiences over the past two years, he had only encountered such a component once before, on the Luofu Sword Sects Zhou Pings [Spiritual Energy Nameplate]. Plasma Guardian lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Shield value increased by 25% Consumption: 100/instance (Spectral Energy Points) Number of shields generated: 5/5 Effect: Generates an automatically activating Individual Plasma Shield for a designated unit (small) with a shield value of 175/175 upon receiving attack. Buffer: 72 hours; no charge required Duration (after activation): 30 minutes UpRank Requirement: 6 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 600 Spectral Energy Points, 6 Zero Rank Life Cores After inspecting the attributes of the component, Song Chi was extremely satisfied; it was no small surprise. He had always dreamed of acquiring such a component, and he had mentioned it to Zhou Ping numerous times, but it had never come to pass. Moreover, the attributes of the [Plasma Guardian] component in front of him were clearly superior to those of the Spiritual Energy Nameplate. Although both had the same feature, this [Plasma Guardian] could generate 5 shields at lv0, while the previous [Spiritual Energy Nameplate] had only 3. Moving his gaze away from the component, Song Chi looked back at the girl who seemed rather anxious in front of him. Seeing that she hadnt spoken, he took the initiative: "What do you want? Floating Land Origin? Or white, blue quality components?" The girl hesitated for a moment. "Can I take some Floating Land Origin along with a few blue quality basic components?" "Yes!" Song Chi nodded and then continued: "How much Floating Land Origin is needed?" The girl seemed to have considered this point well in advance and quickly answered. "Fifty thousand strands of Zero Rank, two thousand strands of First Rank!" Evidently, the fifty thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin were for purchasing high-level healing potions, while the two thousand strands of First Rank were probably for enhancing her next few blue components. Fifty thousand Zero Rank plus two thousand First Rank strands amounted to approximately seventy thousand Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, and one Top Rank purple component was difficult to measure in terms of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. After thinking it over, Song Chi took out four more components. "Here are four others: an Energy Shield, Warship Armor, Main Cannon, and Shipborne Engine, one of each, plus the fifty thousand Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and two thousand First Rank Floating Land Origin you just mentioned. What do you think?" During the previous exploration of the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, besides acquiring over twenty purple relics, he had obtained even more white and blue ones. The four components Song Chi was now offering were all blue quality. Compared to a Top Rank purple single shield component, four blue components might seem insignificant, but for the frail girl before him, this was clearly a satisfactory price. If she were to trade it on the open market, let alone the price she could get, whether she could return safely was a huge unknown. For one who was still at Zero Rank, taking out a purple component was like a child holding gold; even if she managed to trade it on the spot, she would likely be targeted for robbery afterward. Had this not been the case, why would she have kept the purple component until now? Enjoy new chapters from empire Seeing her nod, Song Chi then took out two clumps of Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Aperture. After handing over everything in his possession to the other party, he also took the [Plasma Guardian] component into the Ancestral Aperture. After completing the trade, he didnt rush to leave. "Come on, Ill accompany you to the potion shop one more time." A high-level healing potion that cost a hundred thousand Zero Rank Floating Land Origin points was indeed a target for envy if a Zero Rank Torch Ship Captain tried to buy it alone. Considering that they had come this far and he had indeed reaped quite a harvest today, he decided to continue playing the good Samaritan; after all, it wouldnt take more than an hour. Chapter 363 - 199: Individual Shield Component [Plasma Guardian] - Song Chi’s Active_2 ``` "Thank you!" The girls face was filled with joy, as the middle-aged woman lying in bed next to her also struggled to sit up. "Son, we mother and daughter have nothing with which to repay your great kindness right now. May we know your name, so if we have the chance in the future, we must come to express our gratitude in person!" The words spoken by the other party were quite proper, and this made Song Chi even more certain of the guess in his mind. Spore infection, purple relic. The other party apparently had some family background before, only having encountered an accident during exploration in the Alien Star Domain, which led to their current plight. "No need for home-visiting gratitude. These two components are indeed what I need at the moment, so lets consider it a mutual benefit. As for my name..." "Just call me Song Chi." ... Nanxiang City center, the Nanxiang Blaze Market. Having successfully purchased a high-level healing potion with one hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, the two swiftly left the market. Outside the market entrance, the frail girl with a mask deliberately worn on her face clutched the exquisite hand-carry case tightly, and once again bowed deeply to thank Song Chi: "Big Brother Song, I really cant thank you enough..." Song Chi raised his hand lightly, interrupting her subsequent words, and at the same time turned his head to look back at the market entrance. The Spectral Energy that had been restrained inside him suddenly burst forth, emitting the imposing presence of a Second Rank life entity. This action made everyone near the market entrance suddenly feel as if they were carrying a heavy burden. Song Chi didnt speak, his icy gaze swept over the faces of several seemingly ordinary people not far behind him. Being stared at by him, these individuals who had been following them since they left the market felt their hairs stand on end, overwhelmed by an intense sense of impending death. After doing all this, Song Chi retracted his released Spectral Energy, and the terrifying oppression quickly dissipated into nothing. "Lets go!" The frail girl stood stunned, then uttered a soft "oh" and followed his footsteps. Turning to look behind them, until Song Chi and the girl disappeared into the crowd, the hundreds of people near the market entrance didnt dare to move a step. As for those Torch Ship Captains with malicious intentions, they were completely soaked by the cold sweat they had broken out in. In the western outskirts of Nanxiang City, after escorting the girl to her tent, Song Chi didnt linger any longer and summoned Cang Qiong to shoot straight into the Vault of Heaven. Outside the tent, not until the Cang Qiong had completely disappeared into the clouds did the girl turn and enter the tent. Soon, quiet conversation could be heard from inside the tent. "Has he gone?" "Yes!" "Yuaner, remember this kindness. If an opportunity arises in the future... cough cough cough." "Mom, I know, you should use this high-level healing potion first. Besides, the Chenxing Principality is so vast, it might be very difficult to find Big Brother Song again..." After pausing for a moment, the hoarse voice of the middle-aged woman spoke up again. "Your experience is still too shallow. To casually produce four blue components and not show too much excitement in front of [Plasma Guardian], and most importantly, his surname is Song. How many families in the Chenxing Principality could it be?" "Mom, are you saying that Big Brother Song comes from the Dinghai Song Family up north?" "Eight or nine out of ten..." ... Within the clouds, Song Chi looked at the two components in front of him with a smile on his face. Torch Warship Boarding Certificate lv30 Quality: Blue Consumption: 100 Points per person (Spectral Energy Points) Maximum number of people: 0/1000 Effect: Seals the energy within the bodies of those onboard (for 24 hours), removes the restriction of consuming Floating Land Origin within the capacity limit. UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 40,000 Spectral Energy Points. ... Plasma Guardian lv20 Quality: Purple ``` Feature: Shield Value increased by 50% Consumption: 2000/instance (Spectral Energy Points) Number of Shields Generated: 20/20 Effect: Generates a shield with a Shield Value of 22500/22500 for a designated unit (small), which can activate automatically upon being attackedan [Individual Plasma Shield]. Buffer: 48 hours; no charge required Duration (after activation): 90 minutes UpRank Requirement: 15 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, 5000 Spectral Energy Points, 15 Second Rank Life Cores, 1 Titanium Crystal With enhancement, both their attributes received different boosts. Not to mention the [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate] component, its only necessary when carrying passengers and hardly plays a role on ordinary days. His attention was more focused on the [Plasma Guardian] component. After being enhanced to LV20, it could generate up to 20 shields. Consequently, they could completely bestow it onto 20 Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. With these Second Rank individual shields for protection, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines would not only retain their formidable offensive power but also gain impressive defensive capabilities, significantly increasing their combat power. However, the recently upgraded Second Rank [Plasma Guardian] was still somewhat insufficient, with only 20 shields, which were not enough to equip all the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, not to mention that the Shield Value was also somewhat low, barely over twenty thousand, which hardly provided much sense of security. Further enhancement to Third Rank might offer a significant boost, but for now he lacked Titanium Crystals and had to wait until the next Ruins Market trade with Zhou Ping to obtain the 50 he needed to enhance it to LV30 in one go. Additionally, if the Copper Mountain Floating Land operation were successful, he should also be able to acquire a good amount of Titanium Crystals. Despite some dissatisfaction, Song Chi immediately bestowed upon himself a Plasma Guardian Shield. After the endowment, there appeared to be no change to him. In fact, that was not the case; the Plasma Guardian Shield was invisible to the naked eye until triggered, forming a protective Light Shield around the body only when sensing a threat or when the host activated it. ... Time passed quickly, and by the following evening, they had successfully awaited the arrival of the Bai Familys emissaries. Outside the Golden Moon Floating Continent, in outer space, more than thirty Torch Warships hovered silently. Song Chi and Song Qi were somewhat surprised; this time the Bai Family had come with more than twenty people, including three Third Rank Torch Ship Captains. Apart from Auntie Xiurong, there were two other senior Third Rank Torch Captains. In addition, there were twenty Second Rank Captains, an intimidating force. Perhaps noticing their surprise, Chen Lixia, his mother, explained in the communication projection group chat: "The Bai Family of the Duchy Capital Star Domain has a history of over three thousand years, even longer than our Song Family. Although your Auntie Xiurongs lineage has declined, its vein opening dates back over a thousand years, with a vast base of family members. There are quite a few Second Rank and Third Rank Torch Ship Captains, but they lack Fourth Rank individuals who could hold sway over the family affairs!" Hearing this explanation, Song Chi and his brother nodded in sudden understanding. At the same time, they further speculated a lot in their hearts. A vein opening of over a thousand years would be at least at the level of the third direct vein in their Song Family, but lacking Fourth Rank Torch Captains to show face, it was indeed not an overstatement to call it decline. Consider that within the third direct vein of the Song Family, there were openly three Fourth Rank Clan Elders, and there must certainly be others hidden in the shadows. Compared to this, Auntie Xiurongs thousand-year heritage did indeed feel like a bluff. Musing over this, the negotiation between his grandfather and Auntie Xiurong reached a conclusion, and his grandfathers voice came through the communication projection group chat. "We need to use the Warship Integration Device for Alien Star Domain exploration, so we can only leave behind two Torch Warships. Everyone, call back to your flagships and come aboard the Furious Lion!" Upon hearing this, his eldest uncle and father had no objections, but Song Chis eyes showed a hint of hesitation. If he remembered correctly, on his grandfathers Furious Lion, the only Warship Armor was the Purple type, and even with Third Rank Ship Body added, it seemed not as safe as his [Neutron Star Core Armor]. If something were to happen during the transfer, it would be problematic if the Furious Lion couldnt hold up. At that time, with his Spectral Energy bound by the [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate], he wouldnt be able to summon the Cang Qiong, let alone enter the Ruins Market. It would truly be a case of calling out without an answer from heaven or earth. As for why use the [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate] and not simply wait 24 hours to return, this was not a concern. Their planned stay on Copper Mountain Floating Land was estimated at about half a month, not just a 24-hour return, and the Bai Familys more than twenty people had arrangements for a special transit Warship, which would not affect their subsequent return. "Little Chi, whats wrong?" Capturing his great-grandsons indecisive expression, Song Mingsong proactively inquired. After hesitating for a moment, Song Chi still felt it better to have control in his own hands. Read exclusive chapters at empire "Grandfather, lets board my Cang Qiong!" As these words were spoken, there wasnt much change on Song Mingsongs face, but the others looked collectively surprised. Ignoring everyones expressions, Song Mingsong lowered his rough voice and said solemnly: "Little Chi, are you sure?" Song Chis gaze was firm. "Yes!!!" Chapter 364 - 200: 5th Tier Battleship?4th Tier Biological Origin Blood Song Mingsong agreed, and the rest of the family naturally had no objections. One after another, they recalled their flagship. On the Cangqiong, the newly acquired "Torch Warship Boarding Certificate" officially came into play, albeit with a limitation of just six peopleboth his grandfather and great-uncle were not included. After all, they were headed to an unknown star domain, and it was essential to anticipate various unexpected situations beforehand. The only two Third Rank Torch Captains in the family naturally needed to maintain their combat power. Moreover, Song Chi was not lacking Second-Rank Floating Land Origins. With the deduction of 20 threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, those from the Bai Family also boarded the warship. Just like the Song Family, what the Bai Family left behind was an escort ship. Clearly, they too wanted to preserve the combat power of a Third Rank Torch Captain without wasting Third Rank Level Floating Land Origins unnecessarily. As the Cangqiong and the escort ship from the opposite side approached, a beam of light shot out from the body of the ship, quickly securing both warships together. At the same time, the other party also initiated the charge for interstellar domain projection right away. As time passed, the Cangqiong had already deducted over a hundred threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Although a hundred threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin were no longer a significant amount to the current Song Chi, the idea of such wastefulness still made him feel somewhat regretful. In fact, there was a way to avoid this unnecessary consumptionby creating several additional integration light bands with the coupling device and integrating multiple Torch Warships at the same time. However, the problem was that only high quality coupling devices could achieve that, and coupling devices were already rare, with high-quality ones being even scarcer. It was very difficult to come by one. At least among the more than twenty Torch Warships of the Bai Family, there wasnt one. Song Chi understood this well, as he too had always been on the lookout for such components. Yet, after such a long time, he hadnt even encountered a coupling device of the lowest Blue Quality, let alone ones of Purple or Orange Quality. Musing, a sudden sense of weightlessness washed over him, drawing his soaring thoughts back to reality. The projection was about to begin! ... The coordinates indicated by the Pathfinder Mark from the Bai Family were situated directly above a piece of Starry Sea Floating Land. Just recovering from intense dizziness, Song Chi immediately noticed the vast Starry Sea Floating Land below, both its length and width exceeding three million kilometers. Compared to those lush life-bearing Floating Lands, the colors on this Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land were much more monotonous with gray-brown seemingly its entirety. Gray-brown mountains, gray-brown craters, gray-brown ravines... Another glance at the radar map generated by the "Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magical Energy Detection Radar" showed no trace of life energy fluctuations, whereas some sparse signs of fragment belt creatures were detected in the nearby small fragment belt. Song Chi wasnt surprised by this either. The land below was Copper Mountain Continent, and indeed, the Bai Family had mentioned that a Fourth Rank Level Golden Armored Giant Beast lay dormant on this continent. Continue reading at empire However, it was in the depths of a large copper ore, thousands and tens of thousands of meters beneath the surface, far exceeding the depth that the current "Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magical Energy Detection Radar" could penetrate. It was quite normal not to detect the creatures traces. As he pondered this, Song Chi opened the cabin door, and his grandfather and great-uncle were the first to disembark from the Cangqiong. On the other side, just as the Furious Lion and Mountain appeared, three kilometer-long warships emerged almost simultaneously, belonging to the Bai Familys three cruisers. The moment the five cruisers appeared, the atmosphere of the surrounding starspace grew heavier. The magnetic wave energy field emitted by the kilometer-long hulls far surpassed that of the Second Rank Torch Warships. Meanwhile, the magnetic wave communication projection group chat connected the seven Torch Warships, and a special image came from one of the cruisers from the Bai Family. It was a special subterranean detection map, displaying the giant silhouette of a creature lying at a depth of ten thousand meters, a four-legged beast resembling a rhinoceros from Blue Star in a past life, currently curled up in the depths of a large copper ore mine below. "All right, lets head down first. Find a safe spot to wait for 24 hours. Well use this time to prepare a more detailed battle plan, and we will take action officially after a day!" In the magnetic wave communication projection group chat, the voice of Aunt Xiuqin, representing both the Song and Bai families, was the first to ring out. With Grandmother Bai Xiuqin not present, she naturally had to speak up on many matters as the connecting link between the two families. The seven Torch Warships descended toward the land below. Of course, the direction they chose to land was extremely far from the large copper ore where the Golden Armored Giant Beast lay dormant, on the other side of Copper Mountain Continent. After successfully finding a temporary base, the remaining twenty-plus members of both families disembarked one after another from the two escort ships. At the same time, dozens of Soldier Figurines were summoned from the cruisers as well. These Second Rank Torch Ship Captains were absolute core members under the two families command. During these next 24 hours of recovery time, their safety had to be assured. Within the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chis gaze sharpened as he focused intently on the 20 Soldier Figurines summoned from the central cruiser of the Bai Family. "Are these Fourth Rank Level Soldier Figurines?" Indeed, the 20 centaur-shaped Soldier Figurines summoned by the other party radiated an aura that was unmistakably Pseudo Fourth Rank, without a doubt, all of them enhanced to level 40 or above. And from this detail, much could be inferred. Chapter 365 - 200: Fifth Rank Battleship?Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood_2 ``` First, the members of the Bai Family on this veteran cruiser have a Torch Seed that is at least Purple. Second, this cruiser might also have other components enhanced to the Fourth Rank Level, and it is highly probable that it will be the key battle force against the Fourth Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast. Furthermore, it is very likely that it is the decision-maker among the three cruisers of the Bai Family currently present. This situation is clearly not only noticed by Song Chi alone; his grandfather and eldest uncle have also realized this, as they are currently discussing the matter through private communications on the Furious Lion and the Mountain. "Dad, this is a subtle show of force. It seems that they might complicate matters regarding the distribution of the profits later on." Compared to Song Shans diplomatic words, Song Mingsong is much more direct, only to hear him snort and say: "That old fogey Bai Chongwen, whos over five hundred years old and nearly in his grave, still likes to play these games!" While the younger generation like Song Chi is unaware of the specifics regarding the other two cruisers, Song Mingsong is keenly informed. Bai Chongwen, the current highest-ranking member of Bai Xiurongs lineage, is now over 570 years old, and his days are numbered. However, precisely because of this, his over five hundred years of experience as a Torch Ship Captain have made his flagship extremely powerful, and no one knows what kind of trump card he has. What surprises Song Mingsong, though, is that in his memory, Bai Chongwen was still a Blue Torch Seed eighty years ago; it is unclear when he advanced to Purple Fire. From this point, it leads him to think of many things, only to hear him say in a low voice: "Big brother, if Im not mistaken, this titanium crystal vein might be just a side issue. What the Bai Family really wants could be the corpse of that Golden Armored Giant Beast." Upon hearing this, Song Shan is not lacking in insight and has already thought of the implication behind Song Mingsongs words. "Dad, are you talking about the Primordial Blood of a Fourth Rank lifeform?" Song Mingsong nods. "Exactly, Primordial Blood, which can only be refined by Fourth Rank and above lifeforms, not only improves the odds of a cruiser advancing to a Contending Warship but is also an effective aid for Torch Ship Captains in breaking through high-level Guidance Techniques. It is a rare resource coveted by Third Rank Torch Ship Captains at their peak and even Fourth Rank Ship Captains." "Just not sure if he wants to use that drop of Primordial Blood on himself or on his flagship." After Song Mingsong finished speaking, Song Shan, still with some doubts on his face, continued: "Fourth Rank Primordial Blood, this stuff is not easy to extract. It requires a Torch Ship Captain of the same rank to take action, and it will take a significant amount of time. Are they planning to bring it back for the Fourth Rank Ancestor of the Bai Family to handle? Thats a Fourth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth were talking about, and its body is naturally much larger than that of other lifeforms of the same rank..." Song Mingsong is also puzzled by this. "Who knows? Maybe they have special components for Proportional Scaling!" "Besides, big brother, youre not thinking it through. Even if they were to take the corpse of that Golden Armored Giant Beast back later, they most likely would not seek out those Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains above in the Bai Clan. The internal factional strife within the Bai Clan of the Capital Star Domain is far more intense than you imagine." Seeing Song Shans face filled with curiosity, Song Mingsong continued: "If it werent for this, why would they bother coming to seek us out for a collaboration? Wouldnt it be much simpler to call on their own people?" "After all, the Bai Family has a history of more than three thousand years. If it were like our Song Family, unanimous in major matters under the personal decree of our ancestors, how would they have never had an absolute decision-maker of the Fifth Rank Level?" ``` Advancement to Fifth Rank may be difficult, but that alone wouldnt keep a family that has carried on for thousands of years, with several Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains, permanently out in the cold unless they were severely hampering themselves internally." Song Shans face tightened slightlyafter all, he was not yet one hundred and fifty years old, and he hadnt been at Third Rank for long. Some things were naturally not as clear to him as they were to Song Mingsong. "Dad, do you mean to say, if other branches of the Bai Family knew about Aunt Xiurongs operation, someone would deliberately cause trouble? Arent they all from the same family? Even with some disputes on regular days, it surely wouldnt go this far, right?" Hearing this, Song Mingsong chuckled and shook his head. "Big brother, youre still a bit naive. A family without an absolute authoritative controller will naturally evolve into this. Three thousand years is a long time, not just a figure of speech, and the factions that have arisen within are so complex they could make you question your life." "You can look to the Eagle Family in the Golden Wind Star Domain for reference. Compared to them, the Bai Family is just childs play. Over there, three Fifth Rank legitimate ship captains are vying for supremacy, and several Contending Warship Captains have died over the millennia from internal strife!" After hearing this last sentence, Song Shan was thoroughly speechless. He had heard a bit about the infighting between the three branches of the Eagle Family, but he had never imagined that it involved the fall of Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains. To be honest, this was no longer just shocking to him. A Fourth-Rank Contending Warship Captainwhat kind of existence was that? Even within the Dinghai Song Family, such a person would be an esteemed clan elder with an extraordinary family statusperhaps not the Dinghai Divine Needle of the family but certainly at least a pillar of combat power, indispensable and of critical importance. Yet such powerful individuals were dying in the familys internal strife, which was really quite unbelievable. This illustrates just how intense the internal struggles of the Eagle Family must have been. Song Shan even suspected that if it werent for the explicit rules of Torch Human Civilization that battleships and larger Torch warships were prohibited from personal involvement in internal struggles, those three Fifth Rank individuals of the Eagle Family would have come to blows. Thats right, Fifth Rank Level Torch warships are battleships, and under the rules set jointly by the four great super empires of Torch Human Civilization, the internal struggles of Torchlight Humanity can only escalate to the level of Fourth Rank Contending Warships. Of course, just because battleships cannot take action themselves, it doesnt mean they lack deterrence. Quite the contrary, within the Chenxing Principality, only powers in possession of battleship-level strength are considered real top-tier forces. For example, the Dinghai Song Family, the Eagle Family, or the royal Chenxing Clan of the principality itself. And a family like the Bai Family would only be considered an upper-tier power within the principality, with a certain influence, but only within their own Star Domain, nowhere near the illustrious reputation of those few families across the entire principality. Even the royal Chenxing Clan has a significant reputation in the surrounding nations. Rosetta Chenxing is revered by neighboring countries as the Grand Duke of Chenxing, or the Grand Duke Rosetta, representing almost half of the principality on his own. Seeing Song Shans face looking unsettled, Song Mingsong interrupted him. "All right, dont think too much about it. You just need to know one thingour Song Familys traditions can be ranked among the top three in the entire principality, so you dont have to worry about these things." "And before we set off, I had already reported in advance to the family. Even if the other party really dares to have improper thoughts, the whole Bai Family will suffer the most severe retaliation from our family afterward. They dont have the guts for more than perhaps trying to pressure us a bit in the subsequent profit distribution." Hearing this, Song Shan wasnt very convinced. Reporting in advance must be true, but it was most likely proposed by Bai Xiuqin, not Song Mingsong. The character of the old man wouldnt allow him to deal with these roundabout things; it was only Bai Xiuqins suggestions he would take seriously. ... Song Chi, of course, had no idea about his grandfather and uncles conversation. He did not enter the Ruins Market nor call back the Cang Qiong, and he did not completely extinguish the thrusters of the Cang Qiong, but kept the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator running continuously. He constantly reminded himself that beneath the land where he stood lay a slumbering Fourth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth, and there was no room for carelessness. Indeed, not just he, but all seven Torch Warships at the moment were acting this way. Both the Bai and Song families were large families in the Chenxing Principality; naturally, the education of their clan members need not be mentioned. No one would make the low-level mistake of relaxing before the battle. Chapter 366 - 201: The Terrifying Starry Sky Behemoth ``` However, even though he could not enter the Ruins Market to practice the Guidance Technique, the visualization of the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Chart was unaffected. Dividing a part of his spiritual force to monitor the outside world, and having instructed the humanoid Alien Race member Cher to always pay attention to the surroundings, Song Chi took out several high-quality Soul Stones and began his visualization. To raise his Spiritual Force to the level of Sixfold Mind Utilization, he still needed to continuously use high-quality Soul Stones and even Soul Cores from Second and Third Rank, in combination with visualization, and he could not afford to slack. This time, the visualization lasted only an hour, far less than the usual minimum of three hours, but this allowed him to avoid exhaustion from overuse of Spiritual Force, and after just a few hours of light sleep, he would be back in peak condition. Time passed, and the next day soon arrived. Before the 24-hour return deadline, Song Chi temporarily retracted the Cangqiong back into the Ancestral Torch and refused the return. However, the situation was different for the Escort Ship in the Bai Familys team. It had been stationed there for a while and had recently summoned two Second Rank members of the Bai Family. They soared to the Vault of Heaven and soon disappeared from this starry space along with the Warship. These two had previously been responsible for monitoring the situation of the Copper Ore here, and their Flagship would act as an intermediary warship to pick up personnel for the second time. Moreover, both would not come at the same time; the first ship would attempt to make the drop after half a month, and should an accident occur en route, the second one would make another attempt in a month to ensure that there would not be a situation where they couldnt return. Of course, whether the Bai Family had other Pathfinder Marks remains known only to them. With the departure of the Escort Ship, the remaining thirty-one Torch Warships immediately took to the sky and sped toward the large Copper Ore site. Above the Copper Mountain Continents Vault of Heaven, tens of thousands of meters high, the thirty-one Torch Warships hovered quietly, directly above the large Copper Ore. In the center of the fleet, five Cruisers slowly descended, heading towards the Copper Ore below. In the Song Family Warships group chat, the grandfather, Song Mingsong, spoke up with a reminder. "In the upcoming fight with the Golden Armored Giant Beast, the five Cruisers will take the lead. Everyone, pay attention to your positions; just provide long-range fire support and absolutely do not approach it without permission. Did everyone get that?" "Dad, got it!" "Understood!" ... Inside the Cangqiong, Song Chis gaze was solemn, intensely focused on the area below. On the bow of the ship, a kilometer-long Sword Intent Divine Light was gradually coalescingit was the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" charging up. The moment the Golden Armored Giant Beast emerged from beneath the ground, it would present the perfect opportunity to attack. Missing this chance would make it much harder to hit it once it released its Golden Armor Domain. Everyone knew this, which is why not only the Cangqiongs Main Cannon was charging in advance. Its just that, among the many preparing attacks, the kilometer-long Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light was a bit more conspicuous. As more than twenty Escort Ships above were simultaneously charging, the five Cruisers also drew steadily closer to the large Copper Ore below. At that moment, from Bai Chongwens Flagship, positioned lowest, a very high-frequency ultrasound was suddenly emitted straight towards the ground below. ``` This special ultrasonic wave had a strong stimulating effect, capable of awakening the Fourth Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast below. Hum Hum Hum! Before long, a slight tremor could be heard from the ground below, and as time passed, the trembling became more and more alarming, with the premonition of mountains collapsing and the earth splitting. Seeing this, the five cruisers began to rapidly ascend. Judging from the situation, the Golden Armored Giant Beast underground had obviously awoken. Faced with such circumstances, even the cruisers dared not confront it head-on. Perhaps Bai Chongwens warship possessed the capability to engage in a brief direct confrontation with the wounded Golden Armored Giant Beast, but unless absolutely necessary, who would want to clash head-on with a Fourth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth? Maneuverability was one of the greatest advantages of the Torch Warships, and all the Torch Ship Captains present wanted to deal with the Golden Armored Giant Beast through long-range firepower. The continuous crackling sound came from below. When the crack in the ground reached several kilometers in length, a terrifying head encased in golden scale armor appeared in the sight of all the Torch Ship Captains in the sky above. All the Second Rank Torch Ship Captains from the Song and Bai families gasped, as this was an extremely ferocious skull. The sheer width of the skull reached hundreds of meters, and the single horn on its snout was even a kilometer long. The dazzling golden light converged so intensely that people could not look directly at it. Imagine if this horn were to strike a warshipeven a cruiser would be pierced straight through. More importantly, those blood-red eyes atop its skull were filled with a violent intent, sweeping across from tens of thousands of meters away, they could make ones heart instantly flare with violence, as if a tremendous rage was building inside. Song Chi quickly averted his gaze, not daring to make eye contact with the terrifying creature, and at the same time, he immediately pressed the fire button. Shua Shua Shua Shua! Dozens of beams of light burst forth, all aimed at the ferocious skull below. It wasnt just Song Chi and his crew; the ten main cannons on the five cruisers roared to life as well. The Third Rank cruisers unique secondary cannon projection modules followed closely behind. In an instant, over a hundred different types of artillery fire all landed on the skull of the Golden Armored Giant Beast. Boom Boom Boom! The terrifying explosions and energy shockwaves covered the entire surface area of the large copper ore mine. It was not over yet. Though the main cannons stopped firing, there was no buffer time for the numerous secondary cannons, which continued to relentlessly bombard the position where the Golden Armored Giant Beast was emerging. Gray-brown smoke scattered, stones flew about, and nobody could see the specific situation in the crevice below; they could only roughly judge through the radars on the warships. However, before the second round of main cannon buffering was complete, a terrifying figure had already rushed out from the dust below at high speed. Its thick golden scale armor turned into a golden afterimage as it soared towards the sky. The figure wrapped in the golden scales was nearly ten thousand meters long, with strands of mysterious golden energy coursing over its body from time to time. It had a tail with a sharp hook that trailed behind, and one could imagine that if one were to be struck by this several thousand meter-long tail, even a standard cruiser would likely disintegrate on the spot. Seeing the rapidly approaching figure of the Golden Behemoth, everyone was shocked. The shock was not that the opponent could fly through the air; as a Starry Sky Behemoth, roaming freely in the starry sky was one of their basic abilities. Even life entities of the Third Rank and above could perform brief aerial stunts. What shocked everyone was the mere one row of golden scale armor on its head that had been shattered. In other words, the attack that had just taken place, in which nearly everyone had joined forces, only managed to break some scales off the Golden Armored Giant Beast, without inflicting any substantial damage. The outcome was somewhat hard to accept. "Are Fourth Rank lifeforms really that terrifying?" Aboard Cang Qiong, Song Chi was also somewhat perplexed. He had just used the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light," which could be considered the strongest attack method currently available on Cang Qiong. Although he was sure that the destroyed golden scales on its head included the results of the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, the mere shattering of scales was far from satisfying him. "No wonder Grandfather and the others always emphasized that this Golden Armored Giant Beast has astonishing defenses, and to use armor-breaking attacks on it if possible." He understood, but Song Chi was still not in a hurry to use the "External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher" component. Even though he had made sufficient preparations before departing, having purchased several special cobalt shells made by his family in advance, these shells were not cheap. Furthermore, after firing two shells, he would have to leave the battlefield and reload, so it was essential to use them at the right moment. For instance, when attacking that kilometer-long wound on its belly. Yes, there was a nearly kilometer-sized wound on the belly of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, apparently inflicted during some fight, and this injury was by no means light. Importantly, there seemed to be some alien races Power of Laws remaining in the wound, constantly hindering its healing. If it wasnt for the Starry Sky Behemoths strong vitality and its ability to extract metal attribute energy for recovery, it would probably have died from the terrifying wound alone. However, precisely because this wound was located on its underbelly and difficult to target, everyone had chosen to attack its head previously. Possibly because its slumber was disturbed and it was particularly furious, the speed at which the Golden Armored Giant Beast surged upwards was astonishingly fast, crossing nearly a hundred thousand meters in the blink of an eye. This caused the Second Rank Torch Warship above, which was retreating upwards at the first opportunity, to not only fail in widening the distance from it but to get even closer instead. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Outside the warships hull, numerous tiny golden light spears kept bombarding the warships energy shield, causing the dark matter energy shield to shake violently. This was one of the special innate abilities of the Golden Armored Giant Beast called "Splitting Gold Spear." Combined with its affinity for the metal attribute, as long as there was sufficient metal energy to supply, it could nearly strike endlessly. [Warship under attack, energy shield damaged, shield value -24600] [Warship under attack, energy shield damaged, shield value -23400] ... The sound of the intelligence warning in his ears made Song Chi anxious. One had to admit that the attack methods of a Fourth Rank Level creature were formidable. The damage each of these tiny Splitting Gold Spears caused to the dark matter energy shield every second completely surpassed the recovery ability of the Neutron Star Core Pulse feature. Even the orange-quality dark matter energy shield generator, enhanced to lv39, was struggling, let alone the other Second Rank Torch Ship Captains. Glancing around, one could clearly see the energy shields on the outer layers of the surrounding Second Rank escort ships dimming at a terrifying rate. If this continued and the energy shields were completely overloaded, the warship armor and the ships themselves would be next. At that moment, all warships were firing up their engines to full power, trying to increase their speed further to escape the range of attack from those golden light spears behind them. Below, the communication group chat among the five cruisers was equally intense. "Ming Song, you and I go directly to intercept it. Everyone else, try to attack its underbelly." The speaker was Bai Chongwen, and only he dared to address Song Mingsong that way. Having said that, without waiting for Song Mingsongs response, he took the lead and drove his flagship downwards to meet the creature. Swish! The Golden Armored Giant Beast immediately responded. It lightly swung its golden giant tail, gleaming with light, and turned it into a shadowy strike that lashed out. Seeing this, Bai Chongwen didnt control his flagship to dodge, but instead directly confronted the attack. Only by doing so could he stop the Golden Armored Giant Beast from pursuing further. Clang! Amidst the intense metal collision sound, Bai Chongwens flagship suffered little damage, with only 8% damage to the warship armor. Above, seizing the opportunity, Song Mingsong fired full force from the two main cannons at the Golden Armored Giant Beasts hull, while also paying close attention to the battle below. Seeing that Bai Chongwens flagship had suffered only minor damage after taking a direct hit from the Golden Armored Giant Beasts tail, the first thought in Song Mingsongs mind was that the other partys warship armor must also have been enhanced to the Fourth Rank. Roar! The Golden Armored Giant Beast was completely enraged, and golden mysterious energy gathered all over its body. In the next second, the speed of the two cruisers closest to it sharply decreased, as if they had fallen into a quagmire. They were trapped in the Golden Armor Domain! PS: I feel like Im not writing this right. Also, thats all for today! Chapter 367 - 202: [Domain Collider] The invisible domain spread out in an instant; first, the two cruisers were restricted, and then, as the expansion sped up, the three cruisers above quickly fell into it as well. That was not the end. The domain of the Golden Armored Giant Beast was so vast that even the numerous escort ships that were over one hundred thousand meters apart were about to be engulfed by it. Seeing this, the more than twenty escort ships could only use their own methods, and for a moment, the already extremely fast fleet of warships saw their speeds surge once again. Inside Cang Qiong, Song Chi did not choose to utilize the power of the "Void Escape Orb," but instead activated the "Light Energy Aggregation" feature of the Light Energy Aggregation Engine. With the engine entering a state of extreme overload, Cang Qiongs speed suddenly doubled. This increase in speed was among the highest for all the escort ships around. Consequently, one by one, the escort ships were covered by the invisible domain, their velocity plummeting abruptly. It was as though they had entered a slow-motion sequence. In Cang Qiong, while controlling the warship to speed through space, Song Chi did not take his gaze off the other warships behind him, watching their inexplicably slowed speeds with a peculiar sensation creeping over him. Though he did not know how much time had passed, the Golden Armor Domain released by the Golden Armored Giant Beast finally ceased its expansion. By that time, the diameter of the area it covered had reached a terrifying one million meters. Nearly the entire Vault of Heaven above Copper Mountain Continent was enveloped by the domain. Looking around Cang Qiong, only five escort ships had managed to break through. Of those, three belonged to the Bai Family, and aside from Cang Qiong, only my fathers Qingkong remained. Before the five Torch Ship Captains could begin discussing their next course of action, a new change occurred within the invisible domain below. As the domains controller, the Golden Armored Giant Beast unquestionably had absolute authority within its domain. Though it had not reached the level of the masters of laws in secret realms, it was still more than enough to utterly suppress the five cruisers and twenty-one escort ships. The world was changing color as metallic energy boiled throughout the entire domain, the boundless shining gold light almost covering the entire Vault of Heaven over Copper Mountain Continent. If one thought that this was all, they would be gravely mistaken. As boundless gold light rose into the sky, a gold spear thousands of meters long pierced through the clouds above Copper Mountain Continent, plummeting from the heavens. The tip of this golden spear was wreathed in the terrifying power of the Golden Law. As it fell swiftly toward the ground below, frightening dark cracks appeared in the void alongside it. The spear, wrapped in the law of gold, easily tore the space around it apart. The more than twenty Torch Warships within the Golden Armor Domain flickered with Ghost Light, reflecting the fear that the Torch Ship Captains must have felt inside. Without a doubt, the fearsome ten-thousand-meter golden spear was aimed at them, and if they were hit by this spear, forged entirely from the power of the law, all the Torch Warships within the domain would be unable to escape a sinking fate. This was not to be questioned; an attack formed by the Power of Laws, further reinforced by the domain, is not something cruisers and escort ships could withstand, unless they were equipped with components like the Neutron Star Core Armor on Cang Qiong. Outside the domain, tension filled the faces of Song Chi and Song Chao. Although they were not within the range of the Golden Armor Domain, all the other members of their family were still inside, including Chen Lixia. In contrast to the urgency of Song Chi and others, Bai Chongwen inside the cruiser below seemed remarkably calm. His eyes focused, and with a thought, a special component within the warship was activated. An orange light flickered, an odd halo forming at the base of his flagship, and the strange energy emanating from the halo began to spread rapidly in all directions. "Its the Domain Collision Instrument. That old man is finally willing to activate it!" In Furious Lion, Song Mingsong mumbled to himself upon seeing this scene. He knew of the special Orange Quality "Domain Collision Instrument" component since Bai Xiurong had sent him the attributes of the component in advance when she had asked for his participation. Indeed, it was this special Orange Component that had ultimately convinced him to agree to her invitation, otherwise, merely being in a "severely injured state" would not have been enough to persuade him to agree so readily. No matter how severely injured a Fourth Rank Lifeform was, it was still a Fourth Rank Lifeform. Although, in a severely injured state, they might not be able to make extended use of the Power of Laws, the Starry Sky Behemoth with a special domain could compensate for its injuries to some extent, allowing it to utilize the Power of Laws against its foes multiple times within its domain. So, only by shattering its domains power could they genuinely stand a chance in battle with it. As this special energy emerged, wherever it reached, the Golden Armor Domain of the Golden Armored Giant Beast quickly dissipated. In just a short time, the domain space that had spanned a million meters collapsed thunderously, leaving Song Chi and others feeling as if they had experienced an anticlimax. Above Copper Mountain Continent, now deprived of its domains power, the Golden Armored Giant Beast in its severely wounded state seemed somewhat powerless to continue. Consequently, the golden spear falling rapidly from the sky above was greatly affected. As it continued to plummet, its ten thousand-meter length rapidly shrank, and in just a moment, it was reduced to about three thousand meters. Chapter 368 - 202: [Domain Collider]_2 The other warships werent just waiting around either; while they were raising their altitude, their main cannons fired one after another. Amidst the booming of the cannons, the might of the 3,000-meter Golden Light Spear from the Vault of Heaven continued to diminish, and soon only about a kilometer of it remained. However, by that point, the threat of this Spear of Law had dropped to a limit. Below, the Furious Lion was rapidly ascending, and the two main cannons at the bow had somehow transformed into a Yuejin Ram Horn emitting a Ghost Light. Boom! The Golden Light Spear and Yuejin Ram Horn collided head-on, unleashing a terrifying wave of energy and setting off urgent warnings inside the Furious Lion. But compared to an attack of the Fourth Rank, the warning siren seemed almost pleasant. [Warning, Energy Shield under attack, Shield Value decreased by 54%, current Shield Value at 28%.] Although the Shield Value of the Furious Lions Energy Shield was halved in one go, dont forget that this was a Fourth Rank Level attack. In theory, one hit shouldve completely overloaded the Energy Shield of Purple Quality and taken out a large portion of the Warship Armor as well. Inside the Furious Lion, Song Mingsongs raucous laughter echoed. Directly countering a Fourth Rank Lifeforms Law attack, even one that had been greatly reduced in power, was exhilarating for him. While reactivating another component on the warship, a Blue Quality energy shield restoration component, the Furious Lions external Energy Shield began to solidify once more; then Song Mingsong steered the warship downwards again. Below, Bai Chongwen was already engaging in combat with the Golden Armored Giant Beast with his Flagship, providing the other warships above with an opportunity to attack. Seeing this, the slightly dimmed Yuejin Ram Horn on the bow of the Furious Lion retracted and transformed back into two main cannons. Whir whir whir! The Orange Quality [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon] among the two main cannons charged up. When Song Mingsong saw the right moment, the [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon] burst forth, with its scorching annihilation pulse beam directly striking the lower belly of the Golden Armored Giant Beast from below. However, despite deliberately aiming at its wound, the effect was not ideal. The [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon], though enhanced to Lv39, was like the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] on the Cang Qiong in that it lacked the Armor Break attribute under a normal shot. Its active Feature "Apocalyptic Annihilation Pulse" did carry an extra Armor-Breaking Effect, but this trait had already been used in the initial strike, and it couldnt be used again for a short time. While the lower belly of the Golden Armored Giant Beast was its defensive weak point, that was relative to its impenetrable scale armor. Without an Armor Break feature, the damage inflicted by the mere Third Rank Level cannon fire was very limited. The Golden Armored Giant Beast, which possessed extreme intelligence, also had its countermeasures. Knowing that the people from the Song and Bai families would focus their attacks around its belly wound, it had prepared accordingly. A Law Light Screen, formed by the power of metal Laws, was placed precisely over the wound on its belly, making it difficult for the barrage of cannon fire from the Torch Warships to penetrate and damage the wound underneath. Seeing this, Song Mingsongs eyes flashed with excitement as two main cannons on the Furious Lion, aside from the Orange Main Cannon [Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon], included a Purple Quality main cannon which possessed a special Shield-Breaking Trait. The main cannon with the Shield-Breaking Trait quickly charged and struck the lower belly of the Golden Armored Giant Beast at the same angle. When the blast cleared, Song Mingsong frowned. Your journey continues on empire "Worthy of the Power of Laws, the Armor Break effect could only dim it slightly, nowhere near the direct shattering we have seen before." After pondering for a moment, Song Mingsongs voice rang out in the group chat of the cruisers. "Who else has a Shield Breaker main cannon? Secondary cannons wont do, theyre too weak. We must penetrate this Law Light Screen at its belly!" "I have one right here!" Bai Xiurong responded first; her Flagship happened to have a Shield-Breaking main cannon. But before she could take the next step, the Golden Armored Giant Beast at the center had already been thoroughly enraged by Bai Chongwens Flagship, with which it was incessantly struggling. Its already crimson eyes turned even more blood-red. At the same time, its several-kilometers-long tail shot straight toward the heavens, the terrifying golden light turning the already gold tail into a beam of golden light. As the beam soared, boundless golden light gathered in the sky, eventually forming an endless golden canopy at the top of the vault of heaven. Countless kilometer-long Golden Light Spears hung from the canopy, densely packed, creating a hair-raising sight. No one knew what kind of move this was from the Golden Armored Giant Beast, but everyone knew that compared to the small Splitting Gold Spears it had fired before, these were the true Spears of Law. Moreover, if those Spears descended like dense rain, the land within a million meter radius below would be perforated like a sieve, not to mention the Torch Warships completely enveloped underneath. "Everybody, full force, disrupt this beast!" An aged voice came through the group chat. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi could care less about anything else; the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" wasnt cooled down yet, so he could only use the [External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher]. Clack clack clack! Directly beneath the Cang Qiong, the perfectly concealed launcher quickly exposed itself, and the two Special Cobalt Bullets over thirty meters in length that were mounted on it looked striking. Chapter 369 - 202: [Domain Collider]_3 This wasnt over, in the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Spectral Energy surged within Song Chis body, activating the "Ruins Market Travel Command" he was clutching in his hand. Only after the Cangqiong had successfully entered the Law Enhancement state did he press the launch button without any hesitation. Whoosh Whoosh! Not holding back, two special cobalt shells were fired out simultaneously, leaving behind two long trails of flames in the Vault of Heaven. Below, the Golden Armored Giant Beast, already slowed down with various effects like binding, freezing, and the like stacked on it, and without the enhancement of a domain, had not been able to dodge the continuous bombardment. Crack! After taking numerous rounds of bombardment, not even the scale armor of the Golden Armored Giant Beast could withstand it any longer, and the gold scales on its head cracked open on a large scale, allowing subsequent attacks to finally penetrate and injure its flesh. At this moment, two cobalt shells descended from the sky, precisely striking the cracked section on the top of the Golden Armored Giant Beasts head. The special cobalt shells, which already possessed notable penetrating power, combined with the Armor-Piercing Attribute of the "External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher," instantly embedded themselves into the flesh and blood at the top of the Golden Armored Giant Beasts head. Boom Boom! After two intense explosion sounds, a roar also came from below. This roar clearly contained a faint wail of agony, as well as boundless brutality. Clearly, this attack had caused notable damage to the Golden Armored Giant Beast. Find adventures on empire Because of this hit, the Golden Spear Canopy of the Law of Gold in the Vault of Heaven dimmed significantly, and countless kilometers-long spears, which were originally about to fall like a covering blanket, had yet to drop from the canopy. Below, several cruisers noticed this as well, and they also rapidly revealed their own external launchers. Such as nuclear bomb launchers, deep space torpedo launchers, etc. Like that, after continuous bombing for a few minutes, the dense Starry Sky Behemoths Golden Spears Law in the depths of the Sky had completely dissipated. Just when everyone thought the Golden Armored Giant Beast was about to lose its strength and fall, This colossal creature, nearly ten thousand meters long, stopped caring about the Torch Warships above, turned its body, and the Law of Gold continued to flow around it. No matter how the Torch Warships above attacked, it completely ignored them and kept heading towards the ground. "Its trying to return underground, stop it!" As a Metal Attribute Starry Sky Behemoth, it could thrive on the Floating Land, which was extremely rich in metal minerals, just like a fish in water. Once it managed to burrow back into the Floating Land, they would have no way to deal with it. At that moment, the cruiser controlled by Bai Chongwen suddenly accelerated, quickly catching up with the Golden Armored Giant Beast that was flying downward, narrowly dodging several strikes from its tail hook. The cruiser then maneuvered behind the Golden Armored Giant Beast. Activating some new special component, numerous chains shot out from the cruiser, rapidly entwining around the Golden Armored Giant Beast ahead. Additionally, four chains were fired from the rear of the cruiser, directly towards four cruisers that had not evaded in time. Thus, the five cruisers, with full engine power, kept trying to lift upward. Using these special chains, they channeled their strength together, desperately dragging the Golden Armored Giant Beast below to prevent it from falling any further. The two sides thus found themselves in a deadlock. Meanwhile, an aged voice echoed through the more than twenty escort ships. "Quick, attack with full force, this component wont last long!" Without the need for this reminder, the moment the five cruisers locked in a stalemate with the Golden Armored Giant Beast, the more than twenty escort ships had already begun to take action one after another. PS: Is the battle scene not very good? Chapter 370 - 203: Starry Plant - Bloodthirsty Vine No warship chose to descend; compared to the kilometer-long wound on its lower abdomen, the wound on its head, blasted open by two special cobalt bullets, was much more suitable for concentrated fire attacks. Under the full firepower of over twenty escort ships, countless rounds of artillery rained upon the golden armored giant beasts ferocious head. As time passed, it was clear to see that the wound on its head was continuously expanding, and the injury was worsening. However, even so, there wasnt much joy on the faces of Song Chi and others. The vitality of a Fourth Rank Level creature was simply too terrifying; even with ghastly wounds on its head and lower abdomen, it remained particularly firm. As for being on its last breath? No, that was non-existent. It wasnt that the attacks from the escort ships werent effective, but the effect wasnt significant, after all, not everyone was like Song Chi, able to obtain a main cannon of Orange Glory Quality early on. Many people, even after advancing to Third Rank, only had purple main cannons, or even blue ones, loaded on their flagships and, coupled with the fact that they only had Second Rank ship bodies, this made their damage to the golden armored giant beast particularly limited. Thus, relying solely on Song Chi was far from enough; killing this golden armored giant beast quickly was simply impossible. If it were any other time, this wouldnt be an issue at all; slowly grinding down the enemy was a combat method many Torch Warships would choose. But the problem was, things were different now; the five cruisers below were clearly unable to hold on, and the brief balance they maintained before was nothing but an illusion. With the terrifying size of the golden armored giant beast, even if there were two Zhulu Warships here, it wouldnt necessarily be possible to restrain it. Could five cruisers amount to the equivalent of two Zhulu Warships? The answer was obvious. The golden armored giant beast was gradually approaching the ground below, with the distance now less than ten thousand meters. There was no time left for them to slowly chip away at it. Suddenly, the owner of the cruiser at the very bottom, Bai Chongwen, couldnt bear it anymore. Instead of retracting the special chains fired from his flagship, he opened a crack in the warships hatch, and immediately, a centaur Soldier Figurine burst out from the crack, rushing towards the ground below. The centaur was a creature of Floating Land, lacking the ability to fly, but the centaur Soldier Figurine Tree on Bai Chongwens flagship had been enhanced to lvl 40; naturally, the Soldier Figurines had mastered the capability to skim through the air. Of course, compared to those creatures born with flight ability, their skimming speed was like the difference between a tortoise and a hare. If they were to engage in aerial combat, these barely skimming creatures, the Soldier Figurines, would be greatly restricted. However, Bai Chongwen releasing this Pseudo Fourth Rank Soldier Figurine at this moment wasnt for the purpose of coordinated assault, but rather a special objective. Below, a strong oppressiveness of a Fourth Rank Lifeform emanated around the golden armored giant beast, coupled with the gold Law orbiting its body, the sense of oppression far exceeded imagination. If it were a normal creature, it would likely be crushed into a meat paste by this horrific oppressiveness before it could even approach. But the centaur Soldier Figurine was different. As a Fourth Rank itself, though it could only be considered a Pseudo Fourth Rank due to not mastering a special Supernatural System, it wasnt greatly restricted when facing the oppressiveness of a Fourth Rank. No matter how one looked at it, it did have a Puppet Body of Fourth Rank Level. Whoosh! It seemed that the golden armored giant beast sensed the approach of the centaur Soldier Figurine; its golden hooked tail lashed out fiercely. The centaur Soldier Figurine was directly sent flying far away. But this was not the end; the second and third Soldier Figurines followed closely. Twenty centaur Soldier Figurines were subsequently released by Bai Chongwen from the warship. Above, inside the Furious Lion Cruiser, Song Ming Song was somewhat baffled: "Is he trying to irritate the enemy? Out of his mind?" He was extremely skeptical of Bai Chongwens actions, although of the same rank, the gap between the Soldier Figurines and a real Fourth Rank creature was vast as heaven and earth. The attacks of these centaur Soldier Figurines might not even count as an itch in the eyes of the golden armored giant beast below. Just as he was about to actively inquire, a sudden, unexpected change below captured the attention of all the Torch Ship Captains. Enjoy more content from empire Everyone looked down at the golden armored giant beast with astonishment, or more precisely, at the wound on the head of the golden armored giant beast. Somehow, dense, vein-like entities had appeared inside the wound on the head of the golden armored giant beast, resembling a mass of unknown tentacles desperately stretching out from this wound. "Whats this?" "The first impression is rather disgusting, but the second feels somewhat familiar..." "I also feel its very familiar!" ... In the group chat of the warship fleet, captains from both families were rapidly discussing this unknown creature that had suddenly appeared. At this moment, a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain from the Bai Family, who was over two hundred years old, suddenly spoke up: "I remember now, this seems like the Bloodthirsty Vine..." As soon as the words "Bloodthirsty Vine" were mentioned, all the Torch Ship Captains in the group chat had information regarding the Bloodthirsty Vine emerge in their minds. Bloodthirsty Vine, a kind of space plant, typically, the area nurturing this kind of space plant would be a Stellar Battlefield with a large number of corpses; only this would allow them to quickly get through the initial growth stage, after all, they are plants that extract energy especially from fresh blood. As long as there is enough flesh and blood in the environment, they can sustain extremely rapid growth, and once the flesh and blood are consumed... they will self-generate seeds, and these seeds will continue to spread to the surrounding Star Domains. Whenever they encounter those flesh and blood lifeforms, these seeds will parasitize and devour these creatures, eventually storing the devoured flesh and blood inside the offspring, waiting to be sent back to the mother plant later. Chapter 371 - 203: Stellar Plant [Bloodthirsty Vine]_2 Um... more precisely, the bloodthirsty vine that emerged from the wound on the head of the golden armored giant beast below is, in fact, a bloodthirsty vine sapling that has transformed from the seed of the bloodthirsty vine. With that thought, Song Chi couldnt help but narrow his eyes. "Is this the Bai Familys final trump card? Its somewhat unexpected, but indeed effective. As long as the golden armored giant beast cannot completely uproot the seed of the bloodthirsty vine within its body, Im afraid these saplings will continuously siphon the flesh and blood within it until eventually, it devours all of its flesh and blood," he said. Inside the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong was also full of surprise. At this moment, Song Shans voice came through on the separate communication channel. "Bloodthirsty vine saplings, their trump card is actually this... but tell me, are they also going to use this to extract the primordial blood from the corpse of the golden armored giant beast?" he asked. Song Mingsong first shook his head, then nodded lightly, before speaking: "Its impossible to extract the primordial blood directly; the bloodthirsty vine saplings dont have that capability. However, they can certainly take away all the flesh and blood from the corpse of the golden armored giant beast through these saplings. Later on, they can employ someone to refine these flesh and blood, which could also allow them to extract the primordial blood," he explained. Upon hearing this, Song Shans projection nodded lightly. ... While everyone had their own thoughts, the golden armored giant beast below also sensed a great threat. It no longer focused on breaking free from the chains, but instead began to mobilize the power of laws throughout its body, aiming to cut and deal with the bloodthirsty vine saplings on its head. Roar! In a fit of rage, infinite Blood Qi Energy surged throughout its body, and the golden laws on its surface transformed into blades of law, flying swiftly around it, indiscriminately slicing through everything they touched, including those special chains. Clang, clang, clang! Amidst the sound of metal clashing, numerous fine nicks started appearing on the special chains. Seeing this, Bai Chongwen hurriedly retracted the chains, and his flagship also rapidly ascended, pulling up towards the sky. He had absolute confidence in the bloodthirsty vine saplings; he had been fortunate enough to find several sealed bloodthirsty vine seeds in his early years, and they had helped him kill many alien species. The seed of the bloodthirsty vine had always felt like an unbeatable advantage to him. But just as his flagship began to ascend, the radar on the side suddenly emitted an urgent beeping alert, and people in the warship holographic group chat also began to cry out in alarm. Seeing this, instincts honed over more than five hundred years led him to activate the main defense feature of the warship armor without hesitation. As a special alloy defense layer enveloped the outer hull of his flagship, the next second brought a violent tremor from the warship below. Meanwhile, Bai Chongwen, still somewhat dazed and not having understood the sequence of events, heard the frantic warning of the shipboard AI by his ear. [The hull is under attack, warship armor is damaged 84%, hull is damaged 67%, please repair immediately!!] This sudden alarm made Bai Chongwen quickly focus, too late to be shocked that the hull armor, which was strengthened to the fourth rank and had the main active defense feature, had taken over sixty percent damage in one strike. His mind raced, and he immediately activated a ship hull repair component onboard. But before he could ponder further, the next second brought an image on the forward display screen that sent a chill down his spine. A streak of gold light tinged with a hint of blood shot past above his flagship and struck another cruiser in the sky above. Although the cruiser had also made a precautionary response, activating the protective feature of the warship armor, it did not have the fourth rank, enhanced warship armor like Bai Chongwens flagship. Crack! The cruiser, which was unscathed a moment earlier, was now severed in two, splitting apart right down the middle. And this cruiser was none other than the Bai Familys second most senior cruiser besides his own, the captain of which was his direct grandson. As for the fleeting golden afterimage that passed by, what else could it be if not the ferocious barbed tail of the golden armored giant beast? Bai Chongwen didnt have time to mourn for his direct grandson; he quickly maneuvered his flagship to race upwards into the sky. Yes, he sped towards the sky; his choice was to flee. Through the rear images displayed by the warship, massive volumes of blood-colored mist were steaming off the body of the Golden Armored Giant Beast below. With this continuously burning Blood Qi Energy, it not only rapidly suppressed the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling above its head but also freed up its limb to attack the multitude of Torch Warships above. Right after that initial strike, it was already launching its second whip-like attack. Thus, whoever was slowest to flee would undoubtedly become its next target. "Damn, how can this creature possess a life-burning secret technique? Such a technique is not something an ordinary Golden Armored Giant Beast can controlquick, hurry up and get out of here!" Within the Song Family group chat, Song Mingsong roared. This sudden turn of events had ignited a fire in his heart. After such an incident, this operation was clearly a failure; nobody had expected that the Golden Armored Giant Beasts genetic bloodline would include a secret technique that burnt vitality. At this moment, he no longer cared whether the mission was a success or a failure; what he cared more about was how many of his family members would suffer casualties after this ordeal. Chased by a Fourth Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast that burns its life, it was feared that most of these Torch Warships would end up being left here. This thought made his heart bleed internally. You should know that those who came were his children and grandchildren; the loss of even one was unacceptable to him. Thinking of this, Song Mingsong clenched his fists tightly, and in the next second, his eyes suddenly narrowed. "Boss, you take Hongxue and the others and go first. Ill cover the retreat. You think you can kill the descendants of Song Mingsong? No way!!!" Without waiting for Song Shans reaction, he abruptly changed the Furious Lions direction, heading straight towards the golden hook-tailed whip that was coming from below. Below, seeing Song Mingsongs reaction, Bai Chongwen, whose face had originally been pale, suddenly felt a surge of joy. While increasing the flagships engine power, he hurriedly said: "Young Song, this time it was my Bai Familys intelligence failure. I swear, once we return, I will ensure that Xiuqin receives ample compensation!!" Song Mingsong did not respond to his words. His eyes were bulging, and he stared down at the Golden Armored Giant Beast, enveloped in infinite Blood Qi Energy, with a look of madness. Though his face showed extreme madness, deep down, he was filled with profound regret, but his nature didnt allow him to show it. He regretted how he had so readily agreed to the Bai Familys invitation. He regretted how he dared to underestimate a Fourth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth with a genetic bloodline listed in the fifth tier. He regretted realizing too late that if a Fourth Rank unit was so easy to overpower and kill, then how could it possibly bring a tribe into the ranks of a mid-level civilization by its own strength? He regretted why he had brought his family on this dangerous mission, only to end up harming them all. However, just then, another unexpected development happened below. A 120-meter Torch Warship suddenly appeared above the head of the Golden Armored Giant Beast as if out of thin air and without hesitation plunged into the maw of the Beast, which was coincidentally roaring. "Little Chi, come back!!!!" Within the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong yelled, his eyes already moist. The Escort Ship that appeared out of nowhere was the Cangqiong. As for why Song Chi would make such a choice, it goes without saying. Equipped with the component "Void Escape Orb" and with Zhu Tian Ruins Market available to him, Song Chi could leave safely any time he wished with Cangqiong, but obviously, he couldnt just do that when his grandfather, father, mother, and uncle were all in danger, potentially facing the same fate as that Cruiser before. Therefore, he couldnt flee. Being able to escape easily didnt mean he could easily rescue someone from the claws of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, unless he killed it outright. Thats why Song Mingsong witnessed the scene that just occurred. Song Chi found the right moment, and while the Golden Armored Giant Beast was bellowing with its head thrown back, he teleported near it using the "Void Escape Orb" and then unhesitatingly directed the Cangqiong into its open mouth. The moment Cangqiong charged into the maw of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, he activated the feature of the "Neutron Star Core Armor." "Neutron Star Fission!!!" Chapter 372 - 204: Annihilation, Conflict of Interest With the activation of the "Neutron Star Fission" Feature, the Cang Qiong transformed, shrinking from its warship form until it became a miniature neutron star. Blinding purple pulsing beams emitted from the miniature neutron star, and in the moment of transformation, temperatures in the millions of degrees radiated from its surface. Sizzle sizzle sizzle! Almost instantly, intense burning sounds erupted from the mouth of the Fourth Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast, as its blood and flesh began to evaporate rapidly under the millions of degrees of heat. Gurgle gurgle gurgle! The pendulous hook tail that had been lashing aggressively upwards suddenly stalled, and a muffled gurgling came from the throat of the beast. The savage light in its scarlet eyes faltered, replaced by fear. It wanted to roar, to howl in pain, but under the several million-degree heat radiating from the surface of the neutron star, it was completely incapacitated. The body covered in golden scale armor quickly gathered Mysterious Energy, and the tremendous Vitality bestowed by its Starry Sky Behemoth lineage prevented it from dying instantly from the horrific burning of the Neutron Star Fission. By clinging to its last shred of sanity, the Golden Armored Giant Beast strove to mobilize the Power of Laws within its body, hoping to suppress and fill the gaping wound that had nearly melted away half its head. However, it was clear that with such injuries, no matter how much it struggled, it was beyond saving; its death was inevitable today. But then again, although the outcome was determined, it didnt mean it posed no threat at the moment. The quickly gathering golden Law Power, besides suppressing the dreadful injury on its head, was also meant for one last struggle before death. An endless surge of the Golden Law Power flooded into its mouth, heading straight for the still stationary Cang Qiong inside, slicing towards it. Being an extremely sharp Law, the Golden Law Power madly rushed towards the Cang Qiong, still in its miniature neutron star form. As for this, Song Chi was not the least bit afraid. Although the terrifying high temperature on the surface of the miniature neutron star had dissipated and was no longer able to cause damage to the Golden Armored Giant Beast, its defense remained unchanged. The Law Power conjured by the severely injured beast couldnt harm the Cang Qiong then. But he knew this very well, which didnt mean everyone else did. Above, the Furious Lion had already bypassed the beasts hook tail and moved closer to the front. Despite the beasts mouth emitting thick black smoke and the instantaneous melting of half its head causing great confusion, it didnt affect his concern for his grandson. So, a dramatic scene unfolded. "[Ship Swap Device], activate!!" As Song Mingsong activated a special purple Component on the Furious Lion, the space around the still-trapped Cang Qiong within the Golden Armored Giant Beasts mouth suddenly changed. By the time he realized what happened, the dark miniature neutron star had already appeared above the beast, and the Furious Lion had taken the Cang Qiongs place, remaining inside the beasts mouth. Song Chi was taken aback, as he could roughly guess what had just happened. At that moment, the already melting head of the Golden Armored Giant Beast cracked further, and the first thing to appear in Song Chis vision was the Furious Lion, returning to its Yuejin Ram Horn form at the bow, and then the entire Furious Lion burst out of the Giant Beasts head, rushing through it. Under such an assault, the Golden Armored Giant Beast, already on its last legs, could not hold on any longer. The brilliance in its crimson eyes completely dimmed, and the steaming blood mist that enveloped its body dissipated entirely, leaving behind nothing but a corpse. At the same time, with the absence of the blood mists suppression, the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling atop its head was no longer restrained. Countless vines scrambled through the crack on the beasts head, burrowing eagerly into its flesh, rapidly drawing from the remains of the Fourth Rank Level Starry Sky Behemoth. With the nourishment of the Fourth Rank Level flesh, the presence emanating from the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling visibly soared. Back in Cang Qiong, now reverted to its warship form, Song Chi reflected. The Vitality of this Bloodthirsty Vine was truly... To think that half the melted head of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, including the previous rooting site of the vine, did not evaporate in the searing millions of degrees, one could imagine its Vitality. As he pondered, a streak of brilliance suddenly shot out from the Furious Lion below, aiming straight for the rapidly consuming Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling on the Golden Armored Giant Beast. Song Chi raised his eyebrows, recognizing the familiar mark immediately. "Enslavement mark, Grandpa is..." Before he could speculate further, a communication request specifically from the Furious Lion came through on the warship. After connecting immediately, his grandfathers urgent voice was the first to sound. "Little Chi, the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling cannot be enslaved in seed form; it can only be enslaved after it officially takes root. The mother vine of the one below is likely at least Fifth Rank Level. The purple Enslavement Component on the Furious Lion, enhanced to Third Rank, has a very low success rate of enslaving it. Quick, you should try too!!" Song Chi was somewhat puzzled, but not by much, as he could nearly guess the reason behind his grandfathers actions. Proactively attempting to contract the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling indeed violated the profit-sharing agreement previously signed with the Bai Family. But the rationale lay in the Bai Familys own misinformed intelligence leading to a near disastrous loss for both families. Hence, the previously agreed profit-sharing agreement naturally need not be honored. Chapter 373 - 204: Annihilation, Conflict of Interest_2 ``` Moreover, the killing of the Golden Armored Giant Beast had nothing to do with the Bai Family; at least they had no part in the final killing blow. Thus, it was both proper and fitting for Song Chis side to take over the greatest benefit of the post-battle. High above The Vault of Heaven, the shocking reversal of the battle situation below happened too quickly for most people to respond. However, Bai Chongwen was not among them. The moment Song Mingsong killed the Golden Armored Giant Beast with the Yuejin Ram Horn, he immediately turned his flagship and sped towards the scene below. He was too familiar with the situation of the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling; only the Epic Quality Enslavement Component of his flagship, also enhanced to Fourth Rank, had a great chance of successful enslavement. Because of this, even if he made no contribution to the killing of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, the possibility of enslaving the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling was still the greatest with him. But he clearly thought too much; it would indeed be difficult for the Enslavement Component on the Furious Lion to enslave the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling, but there was also the [Enslavement Medal] on the Cangqiong. Upon hearing his grandfathers words, Song Chi immediately took Cher back to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, temporarily sealed it, and waited to remove the enslavement mark. Once he returned to the Cangqiong, he promptly activated the [Enslavement Medal] directed at the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling below, which had grown to First Rank in a short amount of time. However, even the [Enslavement Medal] of Red Epic Quality failed on the first attempt at enslavement. This showed just how terrifyingly difficult it was to enslave this particular Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling. Song Chi showed no change in emotion on his face, quickly initiating a second attempt at enslavement. At this moment, Bai Chongwens flagship above was less than a kilometer away. Fortunately, the second attempt at enslavement did not result in any accidents, and it was successful in enslaving the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling below. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Bai Chongwens turbid eyes widened, filled with disbelief. "Impossible, how could he enslave the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling? Its just an Escort Ship... Could it be an Orange Quality Enslavement Component?" A myriad of questions flashed through his mind, and Bai Chongwens expression darkened, his eyes cold and silent as he controlled the Warship, descending towards the scene below. Unbeknownst to Song Chi, Bai Chongwen was undergoing a psychological change; Song Chi was presently ordering the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling, which was chirping in his mind, to continue devouring the flesh and blood of the Golden Armored Giant Beast. To be honest, he was very excited. Before officially arriving at the Copper Mountain Continent, everyone in the Song Family thought the titanium crystal vein was the greatest harvest, and he was no exception. But after coming here, it was deduced by his grandfather and uncle that the Bai Familys ultimate target was actually the Golden Armored Giant Beast, and the information about the Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood was subsequently shared with the family. Therefore, he had a clear understanding of the value of the flesh and blood of the Golden Armored Giant Beast. It could be used to extract Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood, which has immense auxiliary benefits for the advancement of Cruisers and breakthroughs of high-level Guidance Techniques, making it extremely valuable. Beyond this, he also thought of that ancient Stellar Battlefield, where there are numerous corpses of high-level aliens, equivalent to servings of high-level Biological Origin Blood, just waiting for him to collect in the future. However, he does not yet know something else; in fact, Song Mingsong has another unseen benefit on his side. Within the Furious Lion, Song Mingsongs eyes glistened with excitement as he looked at the virtual screen before him. [Battleship Upgrade Mission (Furious Lion)] [Current upgrade success rate: 14.05% (Initial success rate 0.05% + bathed in Fourth Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast blood 14%)] [Special upgrade resource formula (0/3): Fourth-Rank Life Crystal*1, Earth Attribute Law Crystal*1, Ten Thousand Years Pure Yang Jade*1] [Additional upgrade resources: None] [Bathed in Alien Blood: Fourth Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast 14%] Indeed, before delivering the final blow to the Golden Armored Giant Beast with the Yuejin Ram Horn, he hesitated for a moment before choosing to activate the upgrade mission for the Furious Lion. Although it was just over sixty years since the Furious Lions upgrade to Third Rank, its foundation was still far less than that of Peak Third Rank Cruisers. ``` ``` However, a Golden Armored Giant Beast that might have been at the peak of the Fourth Rank in its prime, and the drop of Fourth-Rank Primordial Blood it could condense, represented an opportunity so rare that it might come once in a millenniuman opportunity he did not wish to waste. If he missed this chance, he didnt know if he would ever come across another in his lifetime. He had just managed to accumulate a large number of Golden Merit points and successfully exchanged them for an Orange Quality Fire Source UpRank, elevating his Seed of Torch to Purple Quality. In such a fortuitous situation, he felt he should not hesitate. Moreover, he still had an entire year to gather other resources. Considering all these factors, the success rate of the Furious Lions UpRank was actually not small, so in the last moment, he chose to initiate the UpRank mission. Now, reality had proven his choice was correct. This high-bloodline Fourth-Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast had suddenly increased the Furious Lions UpRank success rate by 14%. If he could gather those three special resources later on, as well as the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling that Song Chi had already enslaved, Without exaggeration, in a years time, the success rate of the Furious Lions UpRank could reach at least 40%, and this rate of success among the Third-Rank cruisers attempting UpRanking, would certainly rank among the highest. Thinking of this, Song Mingsong too couldnt help but reveal an excited expression on his face. Just as the grandfather and grandson were reveling in their excitement, the arrival of an uninvited guest quickly dissipated their jubilation completely. Next to the Furious Lion, Bai Chongwens cruiser began to slowly land, and the communication that Song Mingsong had previously cut off was requesting to connect once more. With Song Mingsongs character, he originally did not plan to answer, as Bai Chongwens previous action of fleeing faster than anyone else had left a terrible impression on him. However, remembering the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling and the subsequent affairs with the Titanium Crystal Vein, and knowing that the two families must negotiate a new distribution plan, he eventually accepted the communication request. But as soon as the communication was connected, Bai Chongwens cold voice came through immediately. "Mingsong, isnt this a bit underhanded? The previous agreement was not..." Hearing his accusatory tone, Song Mingsong couldnt hold back any longer. "Underhanded? Old Master Bai, if you dont make yourself clear today, I will need to have a word with you." "An intelligence error almost led to disaster, and you were the first to flee, without any regard for the life and death of the younger family membersjust who is being underhanded here?" "If it werent for my grandson holding a one-time powerful weapon, your Bai Family would have lost at least half of your people here today. Where do you get the nerve to say Im being underhanded?" Hearing Song Mingsongs unreservedly mocking words, Bai Chongwens already gloomy face seemed as if it was about to drip with gloom. "You..." Just as he was about to continue his retort, the flagships of Song Shan and Bai Xiurong from above began to land, and after connecting to the communication channel, both quickly spoke up to intervene. With the two of them intervening, the frosty atmosphere finally thawed slightly, and afterward, both parties formally began to discuss the spoils of the operation. The main focus of the discussion was actually centered on the Titanium Crystal Vein. As for the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling, the Song Familys position had been steadfastly unyielding. After all, from every aspect, it was the Song Family who had the rightful claim. The Bai Family also knew they were in the wrong, so they did not dispute with the Song Family over this matter. As for Bai Chongwen, he had been silent all along; did he not realize that his family had neither moral nor rational grounds to stand on? Of course that was impossible. The reason he had spoken out so earlier was purely because he felt extremely aggrieved. The amount of effort his branch had put into this operation was enormous, but at the end, not only had they lost a cruiser, but their greatest gain had also slipped through their fingers, which would be difficult for anyone to accept. ``` Chapter 374 - 205: Grandfather-Grandson Confidential Talk · The Secrets of Family Hierarchy Time flew by, and two hours had passed since the Fourth-Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast had been slain. Yet even after so much time, the Bai and Song families were still incessantly arguing over the distribution ratio of the Titanium Crystal Vein. "Impossible, a sixty-forty split is definitely not enough. Youve already taken the flesh and blood of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, and from it, a drop of Fourth-Rank Primordial Blood can be extracted. Moreover, this is the Primordial Blood of a Starry Sky Behemoth, which is more potent than that of a common Fourth-Rank Lifeform. Eighty-twenty, it cant be any less!" From the Bai familys side, a female Second-Rank Torch Ship Captains voice was sharp. However, the great-aunt Zhao Hongxue was not the least bit intimidated and said coldly, "Haha, the Golden Armored Giant Beast was killed by my Song family. What has it got to do with you? Its laughable. To put it unpleasantly, if it werent for us, you would have lost your lives here. How dare you bring up such a matter? "No matter what, we have been planning for decades, and this Copper Mountain Floating Land was discovered by my Bai family!" The two sides kept quarreling, and in the end, it was up to the Third-Rank Torch Captains from both families to make the decision. "Enough, lets go with sixty-five to thirty-five. Sixty-five percent for the Bai family, thirty-five percent for the Song family." "Agreed!" "Lets settle on that." Song Mingsong was still somewhat dissatisfied. However, considering that the other party lost a senior Third-Rank Torch Captain and that they still needed the aid of their Escort Ship to return, causing a major rift would be troublesome. Furthermore, Song Shan also persuaded from the side, which led him to agree. Once both parties consented, the mining of the small Titanium Crystal Vein officially began. Your next read is at empire This Titanium Crystal Vein was located in a corner region of the Copper Mountain Floating Land, thousands of meters deep underground, making the mining quite challenging. It seemed that the Bai family had a component of high quality specifically for subsurface detection; otherwise, it would have been difficult to discover, let alone mine this vein. With each family deploying two Floating Land Mining Carts, the mining of the vein officially commenced. Five days later, the four Floating Land Mining Carts completed the mining of the small vein, and the amount of Titanium Crystal obtained was quite satisfying. The initial estimate from the Bai family was over 50,000 pieces. The actual number mined was 57,500 pieces, which exceeded expectations a bit. According to the previously agreed distribution, the Bai family received 37,375 pieces, while the Song family got 20,125 pieces. After the distribution, there were no further actions from either side. As for the Copper Mountain Floating Land at their feet, being a Third-Rank resource-type Floating Land, it naturally contained much more than just the small vein of Titanium Crystal, including a multitude of other metal veins, such as the large Copper Ore vein previously chosen by the Golden Armored Giant Beast. It was certain that this Floating Land still held great value for the future. However, all this no longer had anything to do with the Song family. The Floating Land was discovered by the Bai family. According to the default rules of Torch Human Civilization, this Floating Land was already considered the Bai familys property unless the discoverers were incapable of developing it and chose to sell or transfer it. Furthermore, if they were to dispute the control of Copper Mountain Floating Land with the Bai Family, it would not be a trivial matter, possibly leading to involvement from the families backing both sides. Although the Bai family was much weaker than the Song family, this did not mean that they could be bullied by them. As a family in the Duchy Capital Star Domain, the Bai family was different from the quasi-fiefdom Dinghai Song family; they were a vassal family of the duchys royal house. If the situation escalated, it could potentially involve the royal house. So, no matter how you looked at it, Copper Mountain Floating Land was not something to covet. Time moved on, and soon, half a month had passed since they arrived at Copper Mountain Floating Land. That day, the first of the Bai familys transfer Warships finally arrived. Without any hesitation, the Song family members all chose to return, while the Bai family members, including Bai Chongwen and more than ten Second-Rank Torch Ship Captains, decided to stay. To this, no one from the Song family was surprised. With the Golden Armored Giant Beast slain, there was no longer any danger on Copper Mountain Floating Land. The Bai family would naturally focus all efforts on exploiting the resources of the Third-Rank Floating Land. Their campaign had been costly, losing both personnel and resources, and they naturally had to make up for it with other resources. ... Outside the Golden Moon Floating Continent in outer space, two Bai Family Escort Ships guarded a desolate Star Domain, waiting for the clan members from Copper Mountain Floating Land to return. After an unknown number of hours, suddenly a violent space fluctuation transmitted from the empty space ahead. It was the transfer Escort Ship launched the previous day that had successfully returned. When the space around them stabilized again, the hatch of the Escort Ship abruptly opened, and ten Torch Ship Captains burst out. The first to rush out were nine people from the Song family. They hadnt let the Torch Warship Boarding Certificate seal themselves and all chose to pay with Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. Aside from preventing any tricks from the Bai family, this was also because they had made a substantial haul this time around. The total cost of several hundred to a thousand strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin was affordable. The last person, naturally, was Bai Xiurong. After sweeping out of the Warship, she approached her grandfather and uncle and said softly, "This time our side had incorrect intelligence, and I really am sorry. As for the old masters behavior, dont take it to heart. Hes just like that, and furthermore, with his life not much longer, its inevitable he becomes a bit anxious. We cant let this incident sour the relationship between our two houses. Hearing this, Song Mingsong and Song Shan simply nodded lightly, and as for what they truly thought, only they themselves knew. Chapter 375 - 205: Grandfather-Grandson Heart-to-Heart Talk · The Secrets of the Family Hierarchy_2 After a brief exchange, the two parties departed, one heading south back to the Duchy Capital in the Golden Dragon Star Domain, the other north to the Dinghai Star Domain. The Song family fleet, private communication channel between the Furious Lion and the Cang Qiong. Song Mingsong asked with a solemn expression: "Little Chi, what exactly is the method that directly melted half the head of the Golden Armored Giant Beast?" He had previously told the Bai family that it was a type of one-off lethal move, merely to dispel their doubts and suspicions. In reality, even he did not know what kind of terrifying technique his grandson had used. On a normal day, if Song Chi didnt bring it up himself, Song Mingsong wouldnt press for answers. But now was different, Song Mingsong had his own plans. "Little Chi, Grandfather knows your temperament. You often hesitate to reveal the true combat power of your flagship in front of others, but now the situation is different. The competition for the seventh sequence of our familys generation is about to begin." As he said this, seeing that Song Chi was about to say something, Song Mingsong did not give him the opportunity and continued: "The family sequence is not as simple as you think. Each generation of our Song familys sequence, not only holds a status on par with the vein leaders of the family but also receives the full support of the family." "Grandfather knows youve had some fortunes, and perhaps you dont lack high-quality components, but what Grandfather wants to tell you is, the support the family offers for becoming a sequence goes far beyond just that." Hearing this, Song Chis prepared response halted completely, and his eyes showed a mix of curiosity and faint anticipation as he looked at his grandfather. Seeing this, Song Mingsong smiled and then continued: "Setting aside other things, after becoming a sequence, the family will annually provide a certain amount of Titanium Crystal without any cost. You have many high-quality components on your flagship; you should understand the significance of Titanium Crystal, right?" "Of course, this is just one type of the many resource supplements the family provides for sequences. Others, such as High-Level Floating Land Origin, Law Stones, Divine Soul Type resources, are also included." Hearing this, Song Chi was already somewhat tempted, but Song Mingsong clearly had more to say. "Besides, theres something even more important. Lets see how to put it..." Song Mingsong paused, seemingly searching for the right words. Discover exclusive tales on empire "Take the Golden Armored Giant Beast, for example. The reason this operation almost failed lies in its ability to burn its own Vitality to substantially increase its strength, you are aware of this, arent you!" Song Chi nodded, as he had heard about it before in the group chat. "The ability of the Golden Armored Giant Beast to burn its own Vitality is known as a secret technique within the Torch Human Civilization Territory. Secret techniques are extremely rare, requiring beings who have deeply explored the Power of Laws to create and pass them down." "Without a doubt, lifeforms that can control such secret techniques are far superior in combat power to their peers. After all, compared to the Features bestowed by Starry Sea Oddities, secret techniques are not only mightily powerful, they can also grow along with ones Law Comprehension, and more importantly, they have no cooldown time restrictions. As long as you can endure, you can use them continuously to greatly improve combat power." Taking advantage of a pause from his grandfather, Song Chi took the initiative to say: "So, Grandfather, are you suggesting that our Song family also possesses Inherited Secret Techniques? And only after becoming a family sequence, one can learn and refine them?" Song Mingsong coughed and explained: "Of course not. The difficulty in refining secret techniques is immense, and generally, one has to control the Power of Laws before they can begin that process. Thus, the family Inherited Secret Techniques will be open to you once you advance to the Fourth Rank." "But, can starting to refine these after reaching the Fourth Rank really be compared to becoming a family sequence, entering the familys secret ground for training, and mastering the secret techniques one step ahead?" "You should know, if you control the secret technique in advance, once you advance to the Fourth Rank, you will experience an unprecedented improvement in your control over the technique. Furthermore, it will also provide a certain boost to your Law Comprehension, which is greatly beneficial for your path beyond the Fourth Rank." As he watched his grandson, now unable to fully hide his excitement, Song Mingsong stoked the flames further. "Besides, its said that our familys secret ground has a certain effect in enhancing Spiritual Force, further accelerating the breakthrough of a Torch Ship Captains Spiritual Force." After hearing all this, Song Chis heart was already ablaze. He took a moment to regulate his breathing, calming his somewhat agitated heart, and nodded quietly: "Grandfather, the ability that the Cang Qiong used earlier is called Neutron Star Fission, it is..." After telling his grandfather about the feature of Neutron Star Fission, Song Chi expected him to continue asking for specific information about the Neutron Star Core Armor. To his surprise, Song Mingsong burst into laughter and then dropped the subject. "Very well, Grandfather understands. I will take care of the follow-up matters. For now, Little Chi, your main task is to accumulate as many Golden Merits as possible to exchange for an Orange Ascension Fire Source and upgrade the Seed of Torchs Quality to Purple." "To compete for the family sequence, a Blue Torch Seed is still a bit too weak." Hearing this, Song Chi nodded. He knew this all too clearly. And upon hearing Purple Seed of Torch, he suddenly remembered the attribute chart of the Furious Lion warships upgrade to Fourth Rank that his grandfather had posted in the family group chat. Since Grandfather had already initiated the Fourth Rank upgrade mission for his warship, it naturally meant that the Torch body of the Furious Lion, which is Grandfathers Seed of Torch, had already reached Purple. Chapter 376 - 205: Grandfather-Grandson Heart-to-Heart Talk · The Secrets of the Family Hierarchy_3 After all, the Blue Torch Seed cannot initiate the task of ascending to the Fourth Rank of warships. "Grandfather, have the three special resources required for the Furious Lions ascension been collected?" Hearing this, Song Mingsong shook his head. "Two months ago, Grandfather had just managed to gather enough Golden Merit Points to exchange for an Orange Ascension Fire Source, and for that, I even traded away all ten strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin acquired from the Floating Land Origin Eruption Eye last year within the Pulse. Now, I practically have nothing left; otherwise, I wouldnt have only been able to enhance the Yuejin Ram Horn component to the Fourth Rank, nearly causing a major disaster." Hearing this, Song Chi, who had some guesses, was not surprised. However, the Yuejin Ram Horn did make him realize something. He had been puzzled as to why the Furious Lion had managed to breach the skull of the Golden Armored Giant Beast so easily, finishing it off. Although one half of its head had melted due to Neutron Star Fission, the beast had been filled to the brim with the Power of Laws for defense, and shouldnt have been ripped apart so effortlessly. Now, knowing that the Yuejin Ram Horn component had been enhanced to the Fourth Rank, it all made sense. As for why Grandfather had chosen to enhance the Yuejin Ram Horn rather than the Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon or the Warship Armor, Song Chi could understand his reasoning. Being one of the rare close-ranged weapons on the Torch Warship, the Yuejin Ram Horn inherently possesses admirable Armor Break attributes, which is particularly effective against the defensively renowned Golden Armored Giant Beast. Plus, with Grandfathers fiery temperament, the likelihood of him enhancing the Warship Armor to simply act as the Furious Lions "turtle shell" was obviously slim. As for the Apocalyptic Annihilation Cannon, though it is an Orange Main Cannon, it has been said before that its regular cannon fire lacks Armor Break attributes, which is a significant drawback against the defensively excellent Golden Armored Giant Beast. After all, relying solely on the "Apocalyptic Annihilation Pulse" Feature, which can be used only once in a battle, would not likely cause fatal damage to a Fourth-Rank Lifeform. Coming back to his senses, Song Chi thought for a moment, then a glimmer of light twinkled on his forehead, and a ball of light floated out from it. It was nothing other than 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. These 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin were originally obtained from Goblin Luke and have been kept for over a year. Song Chi had planned to reserve them for enhancement of components such as Neutron Star Core Armor once his Seed of Torch ascended to Purple. Find exclusive stories on empire However, given that Grandfather had now initiated the ascension task, and the following year would be critical, and considering it would take him at least another year or two to accumulate 140 Golden Merit Points, it was naturally more cost-effective to prioritize Grandfathers needs first. With these 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, along with the substantial amount of Titanium Crystal obtained this time, Grandfather should be able to enhance several key components of the Furious Lion to the Fourth Rank ahead of schedule. Thus, in the upcoming year, the Furious Lion would be able to hunt more Alien Species, increasing the chance of a successful ascension as much as possible. Seeing the 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin that Song Chi took out, Song Mingsong asked no questions and did not refuse either, directly drawing them over to himself. The Furious Lion was in urgent need of the Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, so naturally, he did not hold back. As for the future, if the Furious Lion successfully ascended, he would return twice the amount to his grandson. But if the ascension failed, they would have to resort to using the Pulses communal resources, in any case, he would not wrong his own grandson without cause. Chapter 377 - 206: Titanium Crystal Distribution - All Third Rank Components Speaking of Titanium Crystals, this time they obtained a total of just over 20,000 Titanium Crystals, which could be said to be a massive harvest. However, these Titanium Crystals could not all be distributed immediately, as the group first took out 5,000 of them. These 5,000 Titanium Crystals will later be used to trade for Void Crystals, high-rank Void Crystals. Within the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm in the vein, there is also the unique resource of the Dragon Blood Tree, and not long ago, a high-rank Divine Soul Type plant, the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree, was transplanted, equivalent to having two unique resources. However, the problem is that both resources need a high number of years to fully mature or to reach their greatest value. Thus, relying on the normal flow of time is difficult to accept, as even a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain has a lifespan of only two thousand years, yet it takes six thousand years for a cycle of the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree to bear mature fruitwho can wait that long? Even though the Dragon Blood Tree can produce Dragon Blood Fruit every thousand years, those fruits are just ordinary and can only extend life by 10 years, which isnt of much value. The high-rank Dragon Blood Fruit that extends life by 20 years requires three thousand years, and the top-rank Dragon Blood Fruit that extends life by 50 years takes ten thousand years. Both resources need a long time to be produced, and that is precisely why Void Crystals are needed more than ever, to accelerate the time flow within the secret realms. And low-rank Void Crystals wont do. It must be Fourth Rank or higher Void Crystals; otherwise, the extent of time acceleration is too little to ensure the production of the two resources mentioned above. A Fourth Rank Void Crystal is enough to accelerate the flow of time by several thousand years in a common Shattered Secret Realm, and even in a higher-level Starry Sea Secret Realm, it can accelerate over a thousand years, which is exactly what they need now. As the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm is the lowest level of Shattered Secret Realm, a single Fourth Rank Void Crystal is sufficient to accelerate the flow of time by thousands of years within the realm, ensuring that at least one cycle of the two super rare resources can be produced. After setting aside these 5,000, the remaining 15,000 Titanium Crystals are what they can distribute this time. In the fleets projection communication group, everyone was discussing this matter. "{MountainSong Shan}: Not to mention anything else, Dad and Little Chi contributed the most this time, and they should rightfully take the lions share." Discover more content at empire "{QingkongSong Chao}: Agreed!" "{Rui XueZhao Hongxue}: More specifically?" ... "{Chi YangSong Yang}: How about this? Dad and Little Chi get 2,000 each, big brother and Mom get 1,500 each, and everyone else gets 1,000. The remaining 125? We can take 475 from the reserved 5,000 Titanium Crystals meant for buying high-rank Void Crystals, totaling 600, divided equally among Xiao Lin, Xiao Wen, and Xiao You200 each. How about that?" Uncle Song Yangs allocation scheme seemed the most reasonable and was almost unanimously agreed upon as soon as it was proposed. But there were dissenters. The grandfather, Song Mingsong, shook his head vigorously. "Ive already claimed the kill rights to the Golden Armored Giant Beast, and the Primordial Blood extracted from the enslaved Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling will also be used on the Furious Lion. I dont need so many Titanium Crystals; 1,000 will be enough for me." The elder had made up his mind, and no matter how others persuaded him, he did not speak further. Finally, it was Song Shan who said: "Then lets put these 1,000 Titanium Crystals into the secret vault as public assets within the pulse, and if someone wants them later on, they can exchange them." "Okay!" "Lets do that!" ... Once the distribution scheme was confirmed, the 20,000 Titanium Crystals were quickly distributed to everyones hands. Inside Cangqiong, seeing the 2,000 Titanium Crystals before his eyes, its impossible not to be excited, knowing that if it were just up to Zhou Ping, it would take at least three years to accumulate this number of Titanium Crystals. After calming his emotions slightly, Song Chi immediately began a new round of enhancement for Cangqiong. He still had more than eight hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, tens of thousands of strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, and these 2,000 Titanium Crystals, enough for him to significantly enhance again. The various components on Cangqiong, along with the recently acquired "Torch Warship Boarding Certificate" and "Plasma Guardian," totaled 27 pieces. Considering so many components, how to enhance them, and who to prioritize, was clearly an issue that needed careful consideration. After all, aside from the six components like the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon," "Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator," "Neutron Star Core Armor," "Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree," "Healing Fruit," and "Abnormal Status Purifier," which had either reached the enhancement limit of the ships body or their own maximum potential and could not be enhanced further, the other 21 components could be enhanced at any time. Of course, before formally considering this, he first upgraded all of Cangqiongs components that were not yet enhanced to Third Rank to lv30. "Brainwave Remote Control System" lv25lv30 "Phantom Thruster" lv23lv30 "Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane" lv20lv30 "Void Escape Orb" lv20lv30 "Plasma Guardian" lv20lv30 The reason these components hadnt been enhanced was due to a lack of Titanium Crystals, but now with no constraints, and with an abundant stockpile of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi didnt hesitate to go through with it. This round of enhancement consumed only 304 Titanium Crystals, leaving 1,721 in his hands. Thereafter, Song Chi began to consider carefully the subsequent Third Rank enhancements. Compared with Second Rank Floating Land Origin, the Third Rank Floating Land Origin he held was not as abundant; the hard-won Titanium Crystals also had to be used where they were most needed. This time, the entire family was plunged into a crisis over that minor Titanium Crystal Vein, and if not for the existence of the "Neutron Star Core Armor" component, one couldnt know what irreversible consequences might have ensued. Chapter 378 - 206: Titanium Crystal Distribution - All Third Rank Components_2 What Song Chi intended to express was... in the future, he had no idea when he would be able to obtain such a large amount of Titanium Crystals at once, or what kind of dangers he would have to endure. Coupled with his grandfathers words from before, he now placed great importance on the issue of the familys rank in the sequence. If nothing unexpected occurred along the way, he would have to participate in the upcoming competition for the Song Familys Seventh Sequence status. Thus, he needed to make good use of the Titanium Crystals in his possession to maximize the combat power of the Cang Qiong as much as possible. He didnt spend much time agonizing over the first component to enhance, which was of the Third Rank. As more Purple components were enhanced to the Third Rank, the energy consumption of various components on the Cang Qiong naturally reached a new level. Additionally, since more Third Rank components would continue to be enhanced, it was necessary to ensure sufficient energy supply. Before long, the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine," an Orange engine, was upgraded from lv30 to lv39. This enhancement increased its energy supply efficiency from 2835/s to 3561/s. Discover hidden content at empire With this, there was no longer a need to worry about energy supply, and Song Chi continued to contemplate the subsequent enhancements. After enhancing the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine," he was left with only 496 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin and 1361 Titanium Crystals, which were enough to upgrade two more Purple components to lv39. If it were an Orange component, only one more could be enhanced. Therefore, he had to consider carefully. After pondering for a while, Song Chis focus mainly fell on seven components. Among them, three were Orange, specifically: [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree], and [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher] The four Purple components were: [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon], [Phantom Thruster], [Void Escape Orb], and [Plasma Guardian] These seven components, all of which could directly or indirectly enhance the combat power of the Cang Qiong, would be effective when upgraded to lv39, regardless of which one was chosen. After some indecision, Song Chi eliminated the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree], [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher], [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon], and [Plasma Guardian]. The [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] mainly served to increase the combat power of the Soldier Figurines, which didnt significantly boost the battle capabilities of the Cang Qiong in its warship form. While it was indispensable for exploring the ancient battlefield of the Tri-Eye Races super-giant flagship, that would only occur once it was enhanced to the Fourth Rank, which was impossible to achieve before his own "Seed of Torch" advanced. Additionally, the Cang Qiong already had an Orange Main Cannon at lv39. Unless they encountered another enemy unit with an extremely high defense like the Golden Armored Giant Beast, the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon" was sufficient. Hence, the [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher] was also temporarily set aside. As for the [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon], its main effect was to slow down enemy units, but this effect wouldnt significantly change until it was upgraded by a Great Rank. Lastly, the [Plasma Guardian] was similar to the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree in that it didnt enhance the warship-form of the Cang Qiong, and thus Song Chi ultimately excluded it as well. The current lv30 [Plasma Guardian] component had its Plasma Shield value skyrocket from the previous 22500 to 306000, which seemed to be sufficient for the time being. Finally, only the [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], [Phantom Thruster], and [Void Escape Orb] remained as options before Song Chi. Of course, more precisely, there were two choices, as the latter two components were both Purple and could be upgraded to lv39 if chosen for reinforcement. After further deliberation, Song Chi ultimately chose the [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], the Orange radar. After all, the radar functions like the eyes of a warship, and foresight in identifying the enemy is more important than anything else. Additionally, Orange components have a higher limit than Purple ones, making them a better value for enhancement. Well... those were the reasons Song Chi convinced himself with, and after deciding, he didnt dilly-dally and directly upgraded the [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] from lv30 to lv39. Just like the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine," a total of 360 Titanium Crystals and 387 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin were consumed. With this, the Orange radar also reached the ships strengthening limit. Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar lv39 Quality: Orange Feature: Magic Energy Detection ``` Feature 2: Star Chart Collector Consumption: 300/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 1800 Light Hours Precision: 890 UpRank Requirement: 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 2 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, 70,000 Spectral Energy Points, 4,000 Terrastones, 60 Titanium Crystals, 1 Law Stone {Magic Energy Detection: Within the detection range, all lifeforms or objects with special energy reactions will be specially marked on the display.} {Star Chart Collector: After entering an unknown Star Domain, within half an hour of collection, the patrol radar will automatically generate a star map 400 times the size of the detection range.} Note: The ship has reached the enhancement limit of its hull and cannot be further strengthened. After the enhancement, this orange engine improved significantly in attributes, whether it was the detection range, precision, or the diameter of the star map generated, there was a substantial increase. Not to mention anything else, the star map generated by the previously lv30 [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] had a diameter of only about 65 light-years, but now it has already broken through 100 light-years. Besides, the "Magic Energy Detection" feature also saw a considerable improvement in its detection depth inside obstacles, which is quite satisfactory. Shifting his gaze away from the components of the Cangqiong, Song Chi tapped on the remaining funds in his hand. The Second Rank Floating Land Origin had dropped to a five-figure number, leaving only over 9,000 strands, and there were only 109 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin and 1,001 Titanium Crystals left. However, in the blink of an eye, the resources in his hands were already heavily depleted; fortunately, the combat power of the Cangqiong had increased by not a small margin, and overall, it was very satisfying. Thinking of this, he remembered a component that he had not paid attention to for over a year. [Blue Torch Ship Hull] lv20. If he was willing to strengthen it, he could instantly raise it to lv29, but after thinking it over, Song Chi decided not to strengthen it. Compared to other components, the [Torch Ship Hull] itself does not provide a direct boost to the warships combat power, except for the six special component slots provided every 5 levels and the Great Rank enhancement effect on all basic components, there are no other benefits from strengthening it. Instead, the level of the Torch Ship Hull affects the area in which it is deployed within the Alien Star Domain; the higher the level of the Torch Ship Hull, the higher the likelihood of being deployed within the territories under the jurisdiction of a higher-level Alien River Domain civilization, and vice versa. Based on this, unless there is a special reason, such as not having enough special slots on the warship or necessary Great Rank promotion, Torch Ship Captains generally are not in a hurry to upgrade the [Torch Ship Hull]. After all, the higher the level of the alien civilization, the greater the danger, and the greater the risk during the 24-hour exploration. The Cangqiong currently has 26 special slots (2+6+6+6+6), with 20 already in use and 6 still vacant. So, there was no need to rush into enhancing this component. ... Time passed, and several days went by in the blink of an eye. The Song Family had returned to the Dragon Spine Continent the day before. After detailing the specifics of their trip to Copper Mountain Continent to Bai Xiuqin and the others who had stayed behind, their faces first showed a look of solemnity. After gently praising Song Chi, Bai Xiuqins expression suddenly turned cold. "In that case, theres no need to maintain too close a contact with them in the future; just keep two basic communication channels open..." Hearing this, Zhao Hongxue and the others at the side prepared to speak out to dissuade her, but Bai Xiuqin, usually known for her gentleness, was very firm this time and did not give anyone a chance to argue. Everyone could understand her position, as the situation was no trivial matter and had almost led to an irreparable outcome. The Bai Family did not take the initiative to apologize; instead, they were the first to speak up and were aggressive. Under such circumstances, how could Bai Xiuqin not be angry? They had never considered the feelings of someone who had married over from the Bai Family!! ``` Chapter 379 - 207: Dinghai Count Song Xuancang, Fourth Rank Vampire Marquis Seeing that Bai Xiuqins demeanor wasnt one of throwing a tantrum but rather of determination, the rest no longer continued to dissuade her. In fact, inwardly, they were more supportive of this decision. The actions of Bai Chongwen had indeed filled the witnesses with revulsion. The reason they hadnt openly shown their support was merely to avoid making Xiuqin uncomfortable. After all, that was her natal family. If they showed too much hostility, the one who would feel distressed would be Xiuqin. Now that they saw she had made up her mind, naturally they wouldnt deliberately trouble themselves further. After settling the matters from their trip to the Copper Mountain Continent, Ming Song took out the remaining ten-thousand-plus Titanium Crystals. Apart from the four thousand plus earmarked for purchasing High-Level Void Crystals and the thousand set aside for the secret vault, the remaining crystals were divided among Xiuqin, the couple Song Hai, and Song Lin, Song Wen, and Song You. Having handled these matters, the entire family earnestly deliberated on the advancement of the Furious Lion. This issue was of great importance, and could be considered the most crucial matter in the history of their Tenth Direct Vein, and even for many decades to come. No one dared to take it lightly. After a thorough discussion, Ming Song spoke: "Lets do it this way. In the following year, I and the eldest will join in exploration, attempting to kill High-level Aliens to increase the Furious Lions chance of successful advancement. Everyone else, just pay attention to Fourth Rank Life Crystals, Earth Attribute Law Crystals, and Ten Thousand Years Pure Yang Jade. Dont bother with anything else. You of the Second Rank wont be much help anyway." As he spoke, Ming Song seemed to remember something. "Also, Fourth Rank Void Crystals if we manage to trade for one of these, we can have the Divine Tempering Fruit and Top Rank Dragon Blood Fruits produced ahead of time. Perhaps then, we could even trade for special resources like the sap of a Ten Thousand Year Moony Tree that further increase the success rate of the ships advancement." "Understood!" "Dont worry, Dad!" ... After arranging all affairs, the group sequentially left the underground secret chamber. There was actually a minor episode in between. Song Chi took out all the Void Crystals he had obtained from hunting in the Void Space. Although Second and Third Rank Void Crystals were far from matching the level of Fourth Rank ones, the total might accelerate the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm by about a hundred years. If he remembered correctly, of the ten Dragon Blood Trees in the Mystic Realm, two already bore Dragon Blood Fruits that were over nine hundred years old. If they could accelerate the process a bit, it might yield ten ordinary Dragon Blood Fruits. Each fruit can extend life by ten years, which indeed isnt incredibly precious. However, each person can consume two fruits, and twenty years might very well pique the interest of many Torch Ship Captains. Read the latest on empire It could even lead to information about Fourth Rank Void Crystals and Fourth-Rank Life Crystals. However, the grandfather outright refused the offer. The reason he gave was simple. With the family rank contest approaching, his main task now was to accumulate Golden Merit Points and trade for an Orange Ascension Fire Source as soon as possible, to promote himself to a Purple Quality Seed of Torch. He need not worry about the rest. Chi had no choice but to acquiesce to this. Returning to his own courtyard, after informing his father and mother, he entered his bedroom. The surrounding space began to shift rapidly and soon, he found himself at the Ruins Market. Then he hurried towards the inner side of the Ruins Market. Previously, when he was at Copper Mountain Continent, he hadnt found the opportunity to initiate the already-cooled-down Ruins Market trade. Now back home, he naturally wouldnt delay any longer. While Chi was busy initiating the Ruins Market trade, a kilometer-long warship emerged from above Green Moon Manor, then swiftly ascended to the skies, hurtling towards the direction of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. Inside the main control room of the Furious Lion, Ming Song activated the spatial jump component. With the activation of the Furious Lions spatial jump charge, intense spatial fluctuations emanated from deep within the clouds above Green Moon Lake. At the same time, with a thought, he looked toward the warships hangar. There, a Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling, about twenty meters tall and bathed in blood-red hues, stood quietly upright. Hmm... It was indeed the sapling enslaved by the Enslavement Medal. The aura emitted from this Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling was clearly at the Third Rank Peak, edging on half-step Fourth Rank. After completely devouring all the flesh of the Starry Sky Behemoth, its body had reached a length of 1500 meters. Now contracted to twenty meters, its due to the size as wished feature of the Enslavement Medals Component. Because he had already decided to participate in the upcoming Seventh Sequence contest of the family, Chi no longer bothered to conceal himself. Take, for instance, the Enslavement Medal component on his own warship. Of course, this doesnt mean he has made the Red Components attributes obvious, but rather that he no longer deliberately misled others into believing the Enslavement Component on the Cangqiong was merely a Purple Component. A hundredfold size reduction isnt something a Purple Enslavement Component could achieve, it has to be at least Orange Quality. This time, Ming Song was taking the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling to Divine Mountain to let the familys higher-ups extract the flesh of the Golden Armored Giant Beast that it had devoured. Chi was already informed of this and had ordered the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling to obey all of Ming Songs commands. ... At Divine Mountain, deep within the mountains body. Stretching endlessly, ancient stars hung overhead in a dark, ancient hall with no visible end. Ming Song stood respectfully at the lower end of the hall. Chapter 380 - 207: Dinghai Earl Song Xuancang, Fourth Rank Vampire Marquis_2 ``` His expression was somber and respectful, no longer rough and irritable as before. Suddenly, a voice of ancient vicissitudes came from the top of the great hall. "Tenth Direct Vein participant of the Vein Opening, for what matter have you requested an audience in the hall?" This plainly spoken remark, upon reaching Song Mingsongs ear, resonated with an extraordinary depth, as if filled with majestic heavenly might, causing him to subconsciously tense up. After composing his thoughts, Song Mingsong spoke in a deep voice, "Reporting to the family head, Song Chi of my vein has encountered many fortuitous events, and his flagships combat power far surpasses those of Torch Ship Captains of the same rank. Therefore, I hereby apply to participate in the familys subsequent ranking battles!" Having spoken these words, the tension in Song Mingsongs heart eased ever so slightly. If those familiar with him were present, they would be astonished to find the notoriously fiery Song Mingsong so cautious and apprehensive about misspeaking. However, if one were to know the identity of the person seated at the top of the grand hall, they would likely dismiss this notion immediately. Because the figure presiding over the Song familys Ancestral Hall was none other than the contemporary head of Dinghai Song Family of the Chenxing Principality, Song Xuancang, born from the Song familys Ancestral Vein. Hearing Song Mingsongs words, Song Xuancangs calm visage remained unchanged. "Do you have proof?" Hearing this, the well-prepared Song Mingsong lightly tapped his Quantum Communication Bracelet several times, and then a projection screen over a hundred meters in length and width appeared before him. Though the projection screen was vast, it was nothing compared to the endless expanse of the ancient hall, where stars hung overhead as if one were amongst the expanse of celestial space. The hundred-meter screen seemed insignificant in comparison. Of course, these were just minor details. The crux was what the screen projected at that moment. If Song Chi were here, he would immediately recognize the scene in the projection: Was it not the moment when he severely wounded the Golden Armored Giant Beast on Copper Mountain Continent with the power of Neutron Star Fission? "Hmm?" It seemed that the scene on the screen had piqued some interest from Song Xuancang, who let out an almost imperceptible hum. The projection was brief, ceasing right after half of the Golden Armored Giant Beasts skull melted, but Song Xuancangs voice soon filled the grand hall. "Has this individual participated in the expedition to Soul Spirit Floating Land?" "Replying to the family head, we spent over a year on Soul Spirit Floating Land!" Song Mingsong nodded in response and then quietly awaited further instruction. He had expected to wait a while, but to his surprise, Song Xuancangs reply came swiftly. "Approved, you may be added to the list of candidates!" At that moment, Song Mingsong was overjoyed. The familys ranking battles were not easy, and it wasnt an opportunity open to just anyone. Only those who demonstrated considerable potential and earned the recognition of either the family head or the Council of Elders could be placed on the candidate list. And only those clan members on the candidate list were eligible to compete in the ranking battles. As for organizing a grand family tournament? Hosting a starry-space arena with tens of thousands of participants? Dont be ridiculous, who has the time for that? Keep in mind, even during an event of the scale of the leftover Moruo Royal Family, it was challenging for the family to send assistance. Was it because the Moruo remnant didnt rank high enough in significance? Of course not. Mainly, it was due to a lack of personnel within the Song family. The nearly 3,000-year-old Song family, with its base of millions of clan members, in the long span of 3,000 years, guess how many valuable Floating Lands in the Starry Sea they discovered in the Alien Star Domain? And how many people needed to be stationed and developed there? Would it be possible to cause a ruckus by recalling hundreds of thousands of clan members to decide on just one family ranking in some grand arena battle? Thats why the family elders proactively screen those with enough credentials to participate in the ranking disputes. Unnecessary large-scale personnel mobilization has significant implications for the entire family. As a result, this selection process has become stricter to prevent the chosen family rank from being unworthy of the name. For a clan member to be successfully listed as a candidate, they often need to present multiple rounds of proof, which the family elders repeatedly scrutinize and select. Thus, Song Mingsongs astonishment was evident. But before he could contemplate further, the ancient voice spoke again from above. "Good, is there anything else?" Without daring to contemplate too much, Song Mingsong summoned the Furious Lion, which materialized with a flash of light on his forehead. Even the Furious Lion, at a kilometer in length, seemed inconsequential in the vast ancient celestial hall. As its hatches opened, a Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling sprang forth. Your journey continues at empire "A Fifth Rank Bloodthirsty Vine sapling, is this the one that devoured all the flesh and blood of the Golden Armored Giant Beast?" Before Song Mingsong could speak, Song Xuancangs voice rose once more. And he revealed many secrets in just one statement. Before this moment, Song Mingsong was completely unaware of the Bloodthirsty Vine Saplings parent plants Rank. Moreover, without needing further explanation, the voice from above had already surmised much of what he experienced on Copper Mountain Continent. "Did you also initiate your flagships promotion task before killing the Golden Armored Giant Beast? What is the success rate now?" Song Xuancang seemed interested in the promotion of clan members flagship to Fourth Rank. "Replying to the family head, currently 14.05%!" "Good, dont slack off in the coming year. With the success rate boost provided by the Golden Armored Giant Beast, logically speaking, the odds of promotion should be considerable!" ``` Chapter 381 - 207: Dinghai Earl Song Xuancang, Fourth Rank Vampire Marquis_3 Having finished speaking, the voice steeped in vicissitudes shifted once again. "Do you want the family to take action and refine the Primordial Blood for you? If thats the case, have you thought about the price youre willing to pay?" Refining Fourth Rank Lifeform Biological Origin Blood is no simple matter; not only does it require a Torch Ship Captain of the same rank to make a move, but it also consumes a considerable amount of timenaturally, the higher-ups in the family wont refine it for you for free. However, about this point, Song Mingsong had obviously given it some thought beforehand. He directly said: "Patriarch, I am willing to exchange all the flesh and blood of this Golden Armored Giant Beast for a drop of ordinary Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood!" Having said his piece, Song Mingsong waited quietly, his face devoid of much nervousness; he was quite confident in the terms he had offered. In the common knowledge of the Shattered Starry Sea, the effects of a Starry Sky Behemoths Origin Blood of the same rank significantly exceed those of ordinary lifeforms. If a drop of a Starry Sky Behemoths Fourth Rank Primordial Blood could increase a Cruisers chances of advancing to a Zhulu Warship by 10%, then ordinary Fourth Rank Primordial Blood would offer only about 8%. It might seem like just a 2% difference, but to a Torch Ship Captain, this number is quite significant, given that the initial success rate for all Cruisers advancement is only about 0.05%. As expected, Song Xuancang swiftly agreed to the deal. Above the great hall, an arm radiating a soft glow waved gently, and then Song Mingsong suddenly perceived a subtle spatial fluctuation in front of him, followed by a white jade porcelain bottle appearing out of thin air before his eyes. "This is a drop of Fourth Rank Vampire Marquiss Primordial Blood; it should be able to increase your Flagships chances of advancement by 8%. Now, if theres nothing else, you may leave!" As he spoke, the twenty-meter-tall Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling at Song Mingsongs side began to float up slowly, drifting towards the upper part of the great hall. With Song Mingsongs indication, the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling didnt resist at all. On his end, Song Mingsong re-stowed the Furious Lion, bowed once more, and then turned to exit the hall. Clenching the white jade porcelain bottle in his hand, he felt no strong sense of regret. Although the Golden Armored Giant Beasts Primordial Blood had better effects, he was currently so broke that his pockets were even cleaner than his face; coming up with a suitable compensation in the coming year would clearly be difficult. The choice he made now was actually the most appropriate one: he didnt need to waste more time on this matter and could focus all his energy on hunting Medium-High Rank Aliens, thus increasing the efficiency of his hunts. Before he turned to leave for the last time, he lifted his eyes slightly, taking a quick glance towards the upper section of the great hall. And it was this glance that raised Song Mingsongs eyebrows slightly. The figure standing at the uppermost end of the hall wasnt the real thing; it was merely an image composed of light. Clearly, the Patriarch, Song Xuancang, wasnt actually present; what appeared in the Ancestral Hall was just a projection of him. About this, Song Mingsong merely raised his eyebrows slightly, showing little surprise. It had been mentioned before: the family was already short-staffed, and High Rank Combat Power was no exception. Of course, a shortage of High Rank Combat Power was by no means unusual for those Torch Human Civilization Territory forces that were actively expanding. Unless it was a force like the Eagle Family, which had internal strife so severe that it could hardly be reconciled and had pretty much given up on external exploration and expansion over a thousand or two thousand years ago, a deficiency in High Rank Combat Power was the norm. Meanwhile, within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, amid various Alien Races, "Jackalwolf Peoples" Song Chis gaze suddenly narrowed. Find adventures at empire "Grandfather has already handed over the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling to the family..." Chapter 382 - 208: A New Species - Fire Elemental Life Just now, he had completely lost connection with the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling. As he infused his spiritual attention into the Mini Firmament Ship within the Ancestral Torch, the [Enslavement Medal] also showed no sign of the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling, freeing up an enslavement mark. Clearly, the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling either had died completely or the familys higher-ups had used some special ability to disperse the enslavement mark on the [Enslavement Medal]. At this, Song Chi let out a soft sigh. He was lamenting for the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling. Each Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling could only parasitize and devour once; after the flesh was delivered back to the mother plant or its own survival time ended, it would die completely. This also made the handling of those ancient corpses within the Starry Sea ancient battlefield increasingly difficult for him. Otherwise, with just that Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling, he could have quickly processed the remaining flesh within those corpses in the future, maximizing its benefits. "Pity!" ... Shaking his head helplessly, Song Chi didnt dwell on it any longer. The characteristics of the Bloodthirsty Vine Sapling were just like that, something no one could change, unless one managed to enslave a Bloodthirsty Vine Mother Plant. But that was just wishful thinking, hardly realistic. Let alone the fact that the Bloodthirsty Vine was a plant from the starry sky and extremely rare in itself, even if one were discovered, they were generally those that had grown to an incredibly high level, not something that ordinary creatures or even civilizations would dare target. Because mid-low rank Bloodthirsty Vine Mother Plants were mostly under the control of mid-high rank civilizations in the Shattered Starry Sea, leaving no chance for others to enslave them. Discarding these thoughts, Song Chi concentrated on inspecting the various stalls around him. The trading market this time was rather lucky; the locations where those several dozen spatial gates opened were quite good, and in just a few hours, the number of alien species in the market had already broken through the two thousand threshold, twice the amount of the previous few occasions. With such a quantity, naturally, more desirable items appeared. For example, white and blue quality oddities that rarely appeared in regular trades, Song Chi had already seen more than five. However, none of them were top rank items with excellent attributes, and those that could be converted into ship components were just common basic components, which to him now, had lost much of their allure. Of course, if the primary items needed were those with a vast price difference and of very low value in the Torch Human Civilization Territory, he would still take them without hesitation; a profit not taken is a profit wasted. Besides the free stall area, the Oddity Exchange Shop also had a sizable harvest. In a few hours, many alien species had brought out different white and blue oddities to exchange for other oddities of the same quality in the shop. Experience new stories on empire Among them, several items could be converted into ship components, effectively allowing him to exchange several unusable oddities for the same quality of oddities that could be turned into ship components. In this exchange, he had already made a net profit of tens of thousands of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. The only regret was that no purple quality strange objects appeared, which meant Song Chis profits were not as great as he had imagined. Additionally, the Floating Land Origin exchange shop saw few patrons. Regarding this, Song Chi could roughly determine that the exchange ratio he offered indeed lacked competitive market strength. After all, with over two thousand alien species and over a hundred Second Rank beings gathered in the market, it was impossible for all beings to have no medium or high rank Floating Land Origin; that would be too abnormal. Thinking this, Song Chis thoughts shifted, and he no longer strolled around but transformed into one of the many creatures setting up stalls. "Dont miss out as you pass by, Floating Land Origin loss-making exchange..." In one corner of the free stall area, Song Chi, transformed into the appearance of a Jackalwolf People, set up a small stall by himself. Although the stall wasnt large, his calls attracted the attention of many alien species nearby, and soon a large number of alien beings gathered around the stall. Upon a closer look, there were only three items on the stall, all of them thick orbs of light. The first orb was the largest, filled with Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, amounting to over a million strands. Beneath this orb, there was also a sign inscribed in the common language of the Starry Sea. [14 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin exchanged for 1 strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin] The second orb contained First Rank Floating Land Origin, and the quantity was not small either, with over 100,000 strands. Beneath it, there was another sign. [16 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin exchanged for 1 strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin] The third orb was Second Rank Floating Land Origin, with only around 10,000 strands. The sign below it read: [18 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin exchanged for 1 strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin] Seeing the price he was offering, many alien species immediately became interested, beginning to inquire or directly bringing out high rank Floating Land Origin for exchange. For a time, a considerable number of Second Rank and Third Rank Floating Land Origin were taken out by several alien species. For this development, Song Chi, who had prepared mentally, remained unperturbed. The prices consistently given at the Floating Land Origin exchange shop were: [13 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin exchanged for 1 strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin] [14 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin exchanged for 1 strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin] [15 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin exchanged for 1 strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin] Compared to his current exchange ratio, these were significantly lower, and it was no surprise that no one was willing to trade in the shop. Chapter 383 - 208: A New Species - Fire Elemental Life_2 ``` At the stall, Song Chi, disguised as a member of the Jackalwolf People, flashed a glint in his eyes as he swiftly handled the exchange requests from the various Alien Races around him while also considering whether he should proactively adjust the exchange ratios at his Floating Land Origin exchange shop. The reason he had specifically set up this exchange shop was not only to exchange more medium-high rank Floating Land Origin from the Alien Species but also for convenience, and now coming here to set up a stall in disguise seemed like a waste of time. As he thought about it, his attention was suddenly drawn to a member of an Alien Race resembling the xenomorphs from his previous life, who stood out with a sharp scythe-like limb and interesting air. The creature presented a clump of extremely high-quality Floating Land Originah, Fourth-Rank Level Floating Land Origin. Naturally, Song Chi was very interested and began communicating with it at once, fully aware of how rare and important Fourth-Rank Level Floating Land Origins were. Not to mention anything else, once his Seed of Torch advanced, those components on the Cang Qiong that had been enhanced to Lv39 would require the Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin for further enhancement. So, even though the Alien Species had brought out only a small amount of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Originjust five strandsSong Chi had pretty high hopes, even with his very limited supply of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin. "My friend, how would you like to exchange?" He asked in the common language of the Starry Sea, his gaze casually scanning the others figure, which seemed to have recently advanced to the Second Rank and whose aura was still not quite stable. He added another question. "Do you need Second-Rank Floating Land Origin or the entire Third-Rank?" If the Alien Race had indeed just recently advanced to the Second Rank, then it should be in urgent need of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, which would also be a good thing for him. At the moment, he himself was in dire need of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, but he had stockpiled quite a bit of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. Upon hearing his question, the scythe-like Alien Race also responded in the common language of the Starry Sea: "Ill exchange all for Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, but the exchange rate must be higher. This is Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, not easy to come by!" After some thought, Song Chi offered an exchange rate. "360 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin for one strand of Fourth-Rank, does that work for you?" The reason he offered a 360:1 exchange ratio was simple; he based it on the [20 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin for one strand of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin] exchange rate provided by the Floating Land Origin exchange shop, in addition to the exchange ratio of Third-Rank to Second-Rank Floating Land Origin at his own stall. The scythe-like Alien Race shook its head repeatedly. "Not enough, if you calculate it like that, wouldnt the exchange ratio between Third-Rank and Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin be the same as that of the Ruins Market shops? No way!!" After a moment of hesitation, Song Chi raised his offer once more. "Then make it 378:1!" Having said that and seeing that the scythe-like Alien Race was about to say more, Song Chi hastily stated: "This price is already very high and is the limit I can accept. If youre still not satisfied, then forget it!" Because of his preemptive words, the scythe-like Alien Race did not say anything further but rather fell silent. On the other side, Song Chi continued talking with the other Alien Species nearby, forcibly maintaining an air of nonchalance on his fierce wolf-like head. The stalemate lasted for about ten minutes before the scythe-like Alien Race eventually decided to compromise. In the end, Song Chi successfully exchanged 1,890 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin for the five strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. However, after this, his supply of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin had significantly diminished, leaving him with only about six thousand strands. ... Time slowly passed by in this manner, and more than ten hours later. In the free trading zone, not many Alien Species were left in front of Song Chis stall, where he continued to appear as a member of the Jackalwolf People. After such a long time, those Alien Species who had medium-high rank Floating Land Origin and were tempted by the exchange rates he offered had already completed their exchanges. The remaining Alien Species either did not have medium-high rank Floating Land Origin or were unwilling to trade. ``` So, realizing there was no need to continue trading, Song Chi didnt dawdle and promptly closed his stall. Just as this Ruins Market transaction was nearing its end, something somewhat unexpected occurred. He had just packed up his stall and was preparing to look around elsewhere, intending to acquire several items he had spotted with his divine perspective that seemed profitable, when Song Chi suddenly paused, turning his gaze toward the market entrance. There, he sensed the fluctuations of a brand new Spatial Gate being activated. And the aura that triggered this Spatial Gate seemed vastly different from ordinary carbon-based life; it radiated particularly intense energy fluctuations, that of an extremely pure, singular attribute. "What is it? Could it be a ball of fire?" "Or perhaps its a fire-attributed creature like the Vermilion Bird or Golden Crow from the novels of my previous life?" A variety of speculations sprouted in Song Chis heart. Indeed, in his perception, the entity that caused this new Spatial Gate to appear carried the searing power of flames. As he speculated, the spatial fluctuations outside the Ruins Markets gate grew stronger, followed by the appearance of a figure bathed in a brilliant crimson glow at the entrance. A light exclamation in his heart. If he wasnt mistaken, this figure wasnt solid but entirely an anthropomorphic body shaped from flames. And for such life forms, Song Chi recalled seeing a dedicated section in his textbooks from the Torch Academy. "Elemental life, fire-attributed elemental life it is!" "Elemental life, also known as flame spirits, possess incomparable innate gifts in the domain of fire. They are the darlings of the flames, and once they enter the Fourth Rank, their comprehension of the Law of Fire is naturally accelarated tenfold or even a hundredfold. Furthermore, their combat power gets an enormous boost in environments with matching attributes." With this answer, he quickly reviewed the associated information about Fire Elemental Life in his mind. At that moment, the fire-attributed elemental creature also passed through the gate and entered the Ruins Market. Given the sudden appearance of this exotic creature, all the alien races in the free trading area showed immense curiosity. However, before some of the Alien Race could get close, this rare Fire Elemental Life darted straight to a corner of the free trading area. Song Chi noticed through his divine perspective that the stall it approached was displaying a variety of fire attribute materials. Your next read is at empire "It seems interested in all sorts of fire attribute materials and strange objects... which makes sense. After all, as a Fire Elemental Life, the vast majority of the fire attribute items should be able to promote its growth." While his thoughts were whirring, the Second-Rank Fire Elemental Life quickly left that stall and headed straight down the central street to the inner parts of the Ruins Market. Clearly, while there were many fire attribute materials on that stall, they were mostly low-rank ores, which might attract the Fire Elemental Life but not strongly. In another corner of the free trading area, Song Chis eyes suddenly gleamed. If he saw correctly, the destination of this Fire Elemental Life this time was none other than his own Oddity Exchange Shop. And its goal was not hard to guess. What is the highest-ranked strange object currently in that Oddity Exchange Shop? The Orange Quality Red Origin Heavenly Fire. An orange Fire Seed and a Fire Elemental Life - linking the two, he couldnt help but speculate further. However, the only thing he could be certain of at the moment was that the Red Origin Heavenly Fire of Orange Quality was what attracted the Second-Rank Fire Elemental Life, far beyond what he had imagined. It was just unclear whether it could offer anything of sufficient value in return, considering it was only a Second-Rank Fire Elemental Life. Moreover, he had made it explicit that this strand of Red Origin Heavenly Fire could only be exchanged for a strange object of the same quality. If it really could produce another object of the same quality, should he agree to the exchange? Without overthinking it, Song Chi focused his attention on the Oddity Exchange Shop. Perhaps the other party wouldnt be able to offer a strange object of the Orange Glory rank, after all. Chapter 384 - 209: Four Fire Seed Strange Objects, [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] Oddity Exchange Shop. Without any surprise, upon entering the shop, the vision of the fire elemental life was instantly captivated by the strand of fire seed that emitted a dazzling orange light at the top of the shop. The flames dancing around its body seemed to be silently expressing its current restlessness. The impact that the [Red Origin Heavenly Fire] had on it was clearly immense. In the free stall area, Song Chi didnt make any unnecessary moves, quietly observing everything, although, in his heart, he was not as calm, considering there was less than half an hour left until the end of this Ruins Market transaction. Several minutes passed before the fire elemental life was finally able to tear its gaze away from the Red Origin Heavenly Fire. It walked to the center of the shop without saying much. The flames around it surged, and then several items appeared out of thin air, though it was unclear from where they had been produced. "I..." In the free stall area, Song Chi was slightly startled. The few items that the fire elemental life had taken out were quite unexpected to him. Invisible forces around him surged, and strands of the Power of Laws began to converge towards the Oddity Exchange Shop. Shortly, he managed to gather all the attributes of the four items the other party had presented. [Strange Object: Fire Fox Spirit Flame] [Quality: Purple] [Convertible: {Seed of Torch UpRank Fire Source}] Explore new worlds at empire [Note: A strand of innate spirit flame from a four-tailed fire fox from the Fire Elemental World. After a long period of cultivation, it has finally transformed into a precious fire seed relic.] ... [Strange Object: Flame Lizard Core Fire] [Quality: Purple] [Convertible: {Seed of Torch UpRank Fire Source}] [Note: After the death of a magma flame lizard in the Fire Elemental World, its heart core has been baked by molten lava for thousands of years, finally turning into a strand of Purple Relic fire seed.] ... [Strange Object: Infernal Abyssal Fire] [Quality: Purple] [Convertible: {Seed of Torch UpRank Fire Source}] [Note: A strand of top-rank Purple Quality Infernal Fire birthed from the fiery abyss of the Fire Elemental World over tens of thousands of years, it is an exquisite Purple Relic.] ... [Strange Object: Black Moon Flame] [Quality: Purple] ... This was why, even with Song Chis current discerning eye, he was so astonished; the four items presented by this fire elemental life were all fire-type relics, and moreover, they were all of Purple Quality. What was even more incredible was that among these four fire relic relics, three could be converted into Purple Quality Seed of Torch UpRank Fire Source, of which the [Infernal Abyssal Fire] could convert into a top-tier Purple Quality UpRank Fire Source, capable of upranking a White Fire Seed to Blue. Just that strand of [Infernal Abyssal Fire] alone would be enough to exchange for 40 points of Golden Merit in the Song Family Merit Tower. If the other two ordinary Purple UpRank Fire Sources were added, they would be equivalent to 60 points of Golden Merit. In comparison, a normal Orange Quality Component has a selling price of 80 to 120 points of Golden Merit at the Merit Tower. The [Red Origin Heavenly Fire], because it cannot be converted into an UpRank Fire Source or a shipborne component, is worth half as much, making its actual value between 40 to 60 points of Golden Merit. By this calculation, the price offered was actually enough to exchange for the [Red Origin Heavenly Fire]. However, that is relative to the special restrictions of the Torch Human Civilization Territory. When truly considering the price of Orange Oddities and Purple Relics in the Shattered Starry Sea, it still isnt equitable. Therefore, Song Chis response was very clear. The holographic screen in the center of the shop changed, and finally formed two words. [Not enough!] The fire elemental life didnt show any abnormalities, obviously understanding that the items it had presented were not sufficient to exchange for an Orange Quality fire seed relic. After pondering for a moment, it replied with a unique voice: "Great Ruins Market Lord, could you clarify a bit more, is it the quantity thats insufficient, or the quality?" The meaning of these words was quite clear. To put it simply, what it was asking was whether it was possible to make the exchange with Purple Fire Seeds! If the quantity was insufficient, it implied that adding a few more Purple Fire Seeds might be possible to exchange for the Red Origin Heavenly Fire. If it was a matter of insufficient quality, then only other Orange Fire Seeds would suffice for the exchange. There is a fundamental difference between the two. [As long as its appropriate, all can be!] Seeing the reply on the screen in front of it, the fire elemental life was overjoyed. Although theres only one tier difference, for elemental beings like it, there is a fundamental gap between Orange Fire Seeds and Purple Fire Seeds; if it could exchange several Purple Fire Seeds for one Orange Fire Seed, it would be more than willing. Conversely, if it already had another Orange Fire Seed in its possession, why would it need to exchange it for a [Red Origin Heavenly Fire] of the same quality? After a moment of excitement, the fire elemental life started to grow anxious again. The Purple Fire Seeds it had on hand were only these four. If it could be given some time to collect a few more, it wouldnt be difficult, but the problem was that there was no time left now. Less than ten minutes remained before the end of the Ruins Market, leaving no time for it to collect more. In its anxiety, it could only take the initiative to seek help from Song Chi, the concealed controller behind the Ruins Market. Although its world behind was an endless world of flames, rich in fiery energy and nurturing many fire seed oddities, thus enabling a Second Rank fire elemental life to casually produce four Purple Quality fire seed relics, obtaining Orange Glory Quality fire seeds in the Fire Elemental World was rare. Even if such a source appeared, it was generally dominated by higher-ranked fire-attributed beings, far beyond what a mere Second Rank fire elemental life could aspire to. Chapter 385 - 209: Four Fire Seed Strange Objects, [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal]_2 Under these circumstances, the wisp of Red Origin Heavenly Fire indeed represents a piece of Orange Fire Seed Oddity that it genuinely might be able to obtain. How could it not be concerned? As a Fire Elemental Life, Fire Seed Oddities could greatly promote their growth, optimize and perfect their Fire Elemental Bodies. The higher the quality of the Fire Seed, the stronger this effect would be. Therefore, it had to make every effort to secure this strand of Red Origin Heavenly Fire. "Lord of the Ruins Market, the trading at the market is about to end and I cant collect other purple Fire Seeds in such a short time. May I use other items to make up the difference in value?" After speaking, there was no need for Song Chi to ask. The Fire Elemental Life knowingly brought out a large pile of items again. Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence Li Fire Copper Your adventure continues at empire Thousand-Year Fire Camphor Heartwood Thousand-Year Firethorn Fruit ... The surprises brought by the other party continued. Among the items taken out this time, there were also many valuable ones. It goes without saying that the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence is one of the special resources potentially used when an Escort Ship is upgraded to a Cruiser. Li Fire Copper is a high-level enhancement material, often used in the enhancement of high-quality Fire Attribute Components. Thousand-Year Fire Camphor Heartwood can be used to repair the hull of a ship. Firethorn Fruit, like Deep Water Clam Pearls, can assist a Torch Ship Captains cultivation of the Guidance Technique. However, these were not what Song Chi was most concerned about. What Song Chi valued was the fiery red stone the Fire Elemental Life finally took out. Although the stone itself was fiery red, the radiance it emitted was orange, an undeniable Orange Oddity. Moreover, this Orange Oddity was no ordinary object; it was a Strange Object that Song Chi had heard of multiple times recently, exceedingly rare. [Strange Object: Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] [Quality: Orange] [Effect: Contains a strand of the Law of Fire. Carrying it can increase the speed of Comprehension of the Law of Fire. When actively triggered, it can serve as a one-time medium for Law Enhancement of Fire.] [Remark: A Law Stone that, under the nourishment of infinite Fire Attribute Energy, was eventually fortunate enough to integrate a strand of the Starry Seas Law of Fire, transforming into an Orange Quality Starry Sea Oddity.] "Its actually a Law Crystal..." To the items previously mentioned, Song Chi was merely somewhat intrigued, but upon seeing this Fire-Attributed Law Crystal, his heart immediately grew hot with desire. This item was not of much use to him now, and he didnt know which path of Law he would take in the future, but that didnt mean he didnt want to get his hands on it. Law Crystals were already rare Strange Objects, and for creatures that matched their attributes, its allure far surpassed that of other oddities of the same rank. If he obtained it now, even if he did not follow this Law in the future, he wouldnt have to worry about being stuck with it; just releasing it to the market, he could easily sell it. Even more, should he encounter someone in urgent need, he could sell it for an extremely high price. With this in mind, Song Chi had already made up his mind. The characters on the screen at the center of the shop changed, eventually forming several new lines of text. "This Fire-Attributed Law Crystal is it. Ill give thee two choices: "First, directly exchange it for the Red Origin Heavenly Fire." "Second, exchange it for 12 subsequent uses of the Ruins Market Guest Token. As for the Red Origin Heavenly Fire, thou can collect the other purple Fire Seeds later and come back to exchange!] After reading the three lines of text, the Fire Elemental Life fell into contemplation. Seeing this, Song Chi was actually a little nervous, anticipating the Fire Elemental Lifes subsequent choice. Based on the principle of maximizing profits, he naturally hoped that the other party would choose the second option, which would mean that the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] would equate to additional earnings. Thats because if the other party chose the first option, in order to quickly enhance the Quality of their Seed of Torch, they could only exchange the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] with the family in return for Golden Merit Points to redeem the Orange Ascension Fire Source. As for the second option, it might require a wait of one or two months, but afterwards, he could directly use several pieces of Purple Ascension Fire Source in place of the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal], thus keeping this extremely precious Law Crystal in his own hands. (PS: To emphasize, the protagonist doesnt have the Earth Attribute Law Crystal. The damaged Earth Attribute Law Crystal from before was taken out by an alien species and didnt end up in the protagonists hands, why keep saying that it did?) After a lengthy wait, the final outcome still tilted in the direction he hoped for. The Fire Elemental Life chose the second option and traded the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] in hand for the already materialized [Ruins Market Guest Token] before it. Song Chi was very pleased with this result. He also had some minor speculations about the other partys choice. The Fire Elemental Life traded away a highly valuable [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] so casually for three likely reasons. Either it felt that being only Second Rank, using this Law Crystal was a distant prospect and it was better to bind itself to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, which was destined to have tremendous potential. Or, for these Fire Elemental Beings, the comprehension and Law Enhancement bestowed by the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] were fundamentally unnecessary. The third possibility was that it had other [Fire-Attributed Law Crystals] in its possession. Regarding this speculation, Song Chi didnt dwell on it too long. Whatever the reason, it would become clear in the future, and speculating out of the blue was useless for now. With a thought, the bronze [Ruins Market Guest Token] floating before him trembled slightly, and once the Token landed in the hands of the Fire Elemental Life, its number of uses had changed to 12/12. The reason for setting the number of uses to 12, instead of the usual 10 for Orange Oddities, was naturally due to the unique nature of the Law Crystal, whose value amongst similar Strange Objects of its hierarchy was always the highest. Once the trade was finished, the Fire Elemental Life began to collect the items it had previously displayed. Song Chi was somewhat interested in the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence the other party had, but since the trading time at the Ruins Market was at its final moments, he could only wait for another opportunity to pursue it. Anyway, the other party had already obtained the [Ruins Market Guest Token], so there was plenty of time in the future. Moreover, perhaps unbeknownst to Song Chi himself, when the transaction was officially confirmed, a subconscious sigh of relief escaped him. The Red Origin Heavenly Fire had been in his possession for far too long, so long that he began to wonder if it would be hard to sell for another five, or even ten years. Now that the trade was settled, and he indeed needed Golden Merit Points to redeem the Orange Ascension Fire Source, he felt genuinely relieved. ... Shortly after, a strong repulsive force acted upon all the alien species within the Ruins Market, and the next second, these aliens were expelled from the Market, returning to their positions before they had entered. Bright red clouds enveloped the sky entirely, and towering volcanoes of ten thousand meters high stood on the vast land. Thick smoke billowed out of the volcano mouths that were several kilometers in diameter, mixed with copious amounts of scorching lava. This was an immensely vast world of flames, where the incessant high temperatures roasted the entire world at all times. Over the long years, it made this part of the world suitable only for the existence of Fire Attribute beings. At the foot of a hill in the Cang Mang Hills, a fiery figure appeared abruptly. After its appearance out of thin air, the quaint Spatial Gate behind it also completely dissipated. The fiery figure gripped the bronze Token tightly in its hand and then headed straight for the secret location where it remembered a trace of the Purple Fire Seed Strange Object existed. It moved swiftly with an unwavering gaze, vowing to secure the Orange Fire Seed as soon as possible. Only by doing so could it perfect its Elemental Body and have the potential to reach higher realms in the future. The world it inhabited was expansive and seemingly boundless, with no life knowing if there was an end to it. In such a huge world, it was no sanctuary; survival of the fittest reigned here. It was common for a Fire Elemental Being to devour another Fire Elemental Life, coupled with equally terrifying Fire Attribute beings, making danger omnipresent. Only by constantly ascending and ultimately becoming a Fire Element Lord, overseeing a vast area, could one truly enter the upper echelons of this world. For this reason, it had to strive and strive even harder. ... Chapter 386 - 210: Black Star Auction House - Fourth Rank Void Crystal ``` Unaware of what transpired with the fire elemental life afterwards, Song Chi immediately started tallying his gains after concluding transactions at the Ruins Market. Apart from 50 Titanium Crystals, 5 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, and the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal], there were also over a hundred strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin. The amount of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin hadnt increased but instead had dwindled to just under seven thousand strands. There were several strange objects of Blue Quality, as well as First Rank and Zero Rank Floating Land Origins among the other items. Since there wasnt a large amount of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi wasnt in a hurry to further enhance the Cangqiong, and instead began to fiddle with the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] in his hand. Truth be told, he had always been extremely curious about the power of laws that only those beyond the Fourth Rank in the Shattered Starry Sea could control, as well as the power of laws he had early access to as the lord of the Ruins Market. He wondered whether there were any differences between them. He wondered whether having early control of the power of laws through the Ruins Market gave him any special advantage. He wondered if after he could control the power of laws in the outside world and then re-enter the Ruins Market for double the overlay, whether any different changes would occur. With these thoughts in mind, Song Chi started to invoke the power of laws from the Ruins Market. Mysterious energy flowed through his hands, and under his deliberate control, the power of laws from the Ruins Market began to slowly infuse into the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] in his palm. As the external power of laws was injected and guided, the intense flame energy within the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] began to slowly overflow. In an instant, Song Chi felt enveloped by a strong, intense heat, as if he were in a boundless forge of heaven and earth, where everything around him was constantly baking his entire being, inside and out. This sensation was unlike any other. If the power of laws were likened to a knife, then the power of laws from the Ruins Market he had wielded before was more like a temporary holder of the knife, crudely controlling it for his own use. Now, however, he felt as if he had become the knife itself, able to clearly sense every detail of this law blade and wield it as if it were part of him. In this state, his spirit trembled as if he touched something indescribable with wordsintuition, or essence, perhaps. Just as he wished to delve deeper into his comprehension and exploration, a sharp pain suddenly pierced his mind, followed by an indescribable fatigue overwhelming his entire body and spirit. Realizing this, Song Chi quickly dispersed the power of laws around him, ceasing his fiddling and comprehension of the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] in his hand. If he wasnt mistaken, the sharp pain in his mind was likely a warning from his own spirit. Currently only at the Second Stage of Ordinary Thought State, his spirit was utterly insufficient for delving into the realms of Law Comprehension reserved for the Divine Consciousness State Spirit. If he forced the attempt, the only outcome would be mental collapse, leaving him a completely senseless husk. With this in mind, Song Chi could only suppress his exhaustion as he placed the [Fire-Attributed Law Crystal] back into the Ancestral Torch and then returned to his bedroom in the real world. He must quickly replenish the spiritual energy that he had rapidly depleted during his unsanctioned foray into Law Comprehension. At the same time, he also decided that he would need to pay further attention to the enhancement of his spiritual power, devoting more time to daily visualization exercises. As his strength increased and he reached higher ranks, the importance of spiritual power for a Torch Ship Captain would become ever greater. It was not only crucial for the duration of the Warships Mythical Mecha Form but also affected the Torch Ship Captains comprehension of the power of lawsit required serious attention. With these thoughts, Song Chi was reminded of the Divine Soul Type resources still in his possession, including thousands of High-Quality Soul Stones and a substantial number of Second and Third Rank Soul Cores. With diligent cultivation over a period of time, along with the aid of the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint and these Divine Soul Type resources, advancing his spirit from a Fivefold Mind Utilization to a Sixfold Mind Utilization, or the Third Stage of Ordinary Thought State, would not be too difficult. Besides, it was also high time to find an opportunity to use those remaining 1,500-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls. "It seems I need to enter seclusion and devoutly cultivate for a while..." Before slipping into a deep sleep, Song Chi thought a lot and made detailed plans for his continuing path. Furthermore, since the trade with Red Origin Heavenly Fire was already set in stone, within the next few months he would surely gather enough Golden Merit Points to exchange for an Orange Ascension Fire Source. There was no need for him to rush into risking adventures in hunting Void Demons or exploring Alien Star Domains, giving him ample time to properly cultivate. After making a comprehensive plan, Song Chi could no longer stay awake and collapsed onto his bedrooms soft bed, quickly falling into a deep sleep. ... In Green Moon Manor, in the courtyard where Mr. and Mrs. Song Shan resided. Near the hull of the Sky Zither, an anxious Zhao Hongxue softly called out a few times. "Mom..." Soon, the door of the Sky Zither opened, and Bai Xiuqin, dressed in a cultivation suit, emerged from within the ship. Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire At this moment, Bai Xiuqins aura was somewhat unstable, occasionally wafting strains of Spectral Energy, which made Zhao Hongxue feel a faint pressure. Feeling this fluctuation of energy, a smile appeared on Zhao Hongxues face. "Congratulations, Mom, on your successful breakthrough to lv29 in the Guidance Technique!" ``` Chapter 387 - 210: Black Star Auction House - Fourth Rank Void Crystal_2 Bai Xiuqin also had a faint smile emerge in her eyes. "Not bad luck, I just had a breakthrough yesterday. Is there something wrong?" It had been more than two months since the Copper Mountain Floating Land operation had ended and the family members had returned. Due to the Bai Family incident, Bai Xiuqin had been grinding her teeth in cultivation these past two months, striving to elevate her Guidance Technique to the Third Rank and become a true Third Rank Torch Ship Captain. With such a development, her own strength would significantly increase, and she would no longer need to look at others for approval in many future matters. After all, having a strong foundation was the hard truth. In these two months, the results were quite good. Her Guidance Technique had successfully advanced from Lv28 to Lv29. Although there was still a long distance to go before breaking through the Great Rank bottleneck and officially advancing to the Third Rank, progress was concrete. Before her, Zhao Hongxues face changed after a moment of pleasant surprise: "Mom, weve received a message from a secret line below, a Fourth Rank Void Crystal has appeared in the Silver Spear Floating Land of the Golden Shark Star Domain, and its going to be auctioned in half a month!" Upon hearing this, Bai Xiuqin quickly grasped the significance. "Are Mingsong and the eldest not here?" Zhao Hongxue nodded repeatedly, for if it werent so, she wouldnt have come to disturb Bai Xiuqin. "They went to the Bailing Floating Land more than a month ago, together. The order they left was to send a relay warship over after four months, and its not our place to make decisions on our own!" Bai Xiuqin nodded her head, then fell into deep thought. The Bailing Floating Land was a Third-Rank Star Sea Floating Land that Song Mingsong had discovered and marked with a Pathfinder Mark decades ago, controlled by a civilization known as the "Bailing Civilization." The Bailing Civilization, which had reached the threshold of an Intermediate Civilization, was a civilization of the Bailing Tribe, spanning nearly ten thousand light-years and owning one Third-Rank Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land, one Second Rank Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land, four Second Rank Resource-Type Floating Lands, and hundreds of First Rank and Unranked Star Sea Floating Lands. There were numerous members of the Bailing Tribe of the Third Rank Level within the Bailing Civilization. This was the reason the Furious Lion, which urgently needed to bathe in the blood of High-level Aliens, had rushed there. Previously, Song Shans Mountain and Bai Xiuqins Sky Zither had also visited the Bailing Civilizations domain, hunting down quite a few Third Rank Alien Race and starships. "Lets not disturb them then. Right now, the Furious Lion is in desperate need of time. We can handle this matter ourselves." After saying this, Bai Xiuqin turned to Song Chi to ask another question. "What about Little Chi? Is he not here either?" "Yes, he might be in seclusion or perhaps out exploring. We havent seen Little Chi during this period!" Since Song Chi had already decided to participate in the family ranking competition, Song Mingsong no longer kept his grandsons capabilities hidden. By now, all core members within the pulse were aware that Song Chis flagship had commendable combat power, at least equal to that of an ordinary cruiser. Thats why Bai Xiuqin had asked. Upon hearing this, Bai Xiuqin frowned and contemplated for a while before saying: "Well then, Hongxue, you make a trip to the Seventh Direct Pulse and see if you can invite that person Ive had a good relationship with in the past. With a Fourth Rank Void Crystal at stake, Im not comfortable without the accompaniment of a cruiser." "Understood, mom!" ... The next day, hovering in the sky above Green Moon Manor, was the kilometer-long Sky Zither, surrounded by Qingkong and the Black Sea. At that moment, a gentle voice came from the Sky Zither. "Lianzhi, Ill leave my residence in your care for now. At least twenty days, at most a month, and I must rush back. Well chat more then, sisters!" Beneath her, Lianzhi stood with a radiant smile on her delicate face, standing in Mr. and Mrs. Song Shans courtyard. Docked above the Origin Eruption Eye was her "White Lotus" cruiser. "Dont worry, go with peace of mind!" As soon as her words fell, the three Torch warships in the sky didnt linger any longer. Their engines roared, rapidly disappearing into the clouds above Dragon Spine Continent. Within the courtyard, several people withdrew their gazes. Lianzhi turned to nod at Zhao Hongxue, Chen Lixia, and the other women, then re-entered the White Lotus. Seeing this, Zhao Hongxue and the other women exchanged glances before also departing one after another. ``` Regarding Lianzhi, they were relatively at ease, for she was the wife of a Third-Rank uncle from the seventh direct branch. This Third-Rank uncle had always shared a good relationship with Song Mingsong and also got along well with Bai Xiuqin. To have her suppress the Third Rank Floating Land Origin Eruption Eye for a month was quite appropriate. ... Half a month later, in the Golden Shark Star Domain, Silver Spear Floating Land. This time, it was not the Eagle Family auction house but a venue belonging to the Fourth-Rank family "Chen Family" from the Golden Shark Star Domain itself C the Black Star Auction House. Compared to the Eagle Familys subsidiary auction on Silver Spear Floating Land, the scale of this Black Star Auction House was naturally much smaller. After all, the Golden Shark Chen Clan had risen to prominence only a millennium ago, far less profound than the ducal Eagle Family. Generally, if they acquired any extremely rare resources or starship components, they would hoard them in their own treasure vaults and never auction them off. It was rumored that the Fourth-Rank Void Crystal being auctioned this time was consigned by an outsider, not something offered by the Chen Family themselves, or they would have used it long ago in their own secret realms. In the not-so-large auction house, nearly a hundred Third-Rank Torch Captains were seated. Although Black Star Auction Houses reputation couldnt compare with that of the Eagle Familys auction house, its backer was still a Fourth-Rank power. Even items slipping through their fingers could be of interest to these Third-Rank Torch Captains. The auction proceeded swiftly. The earlier blue components and Intermediate Rank mineral resources didnt catch the attention of the Third-Rank Torch Captains in attendance, so the auction quickly moved towards the latter half. "The next item up for bid is an energy shield of Purple Quality, known as [Nuclear Photon Shield]..." With the first appearance of a Purple Component, it signified that the auction had officially reached its climax. In one of the VIP boxes above the auction house, Bai Xiuqin, Song Hai, and Song Chao did not place any bids; their sole target was the Fourth-Rank [Void Crystal], the sub-main auction item. After the successive sale of nearly ten Purple Components, the [Void Crystal] that the three of them had been yearning for was finally presented. "The next item is the penultimate lot of this auction. Many friends here might have heard about it before. Yes, its a Fourth-Rank Level Void Crystal. In accordance with the consignors requirements, this item only accepts bids in the form of Purple Quality skimming radars or Titanium Crystals, or Floating Land Origins of Third Rank and above." "Alright, no starting bid will be set. My friends, please feel free to make your offers. Now, let the bidding begin!" As the Chen Familys Third-Rank auctioneer officially started this round of auction, bids began emanating from the VIP boxes of the upper tier of the auction house one after another. "300 Titanium Crystals!" "200 Titanium Crystals + 20 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin!" "500 Titanium Crystals!" "One Purple Quality skimming radar + 100 Titanium Crystals!" ... As the Chen familys auctioneer had mentioned before, many of the Third-Rank Torch Captains present were bidding for this Fourth-Rank Void Crystal, and nearly ten bids were called out in a short time. Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire Inside the Song Familys box, the three exchanged looks before Song Chao finally made their first bid. "1,400 Titanium Crystals!" When this offer was made, many turned their gazes toward their box, curious as to who might be inside. However, their attention was soon diverted by the subsequent bids. The current price was still far from the normal market price of a Fourth-Rank Void Crystal. After all, it could be traded for a strand of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin. "200 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin!" "100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 1,200 Titanium Crystals!" As time went by, the bids continued to climb. A few minutes passed, and Song Chao once again spoke up. "3,000 Titanium Crystals!" Upon hearing this, the entire auction house fell silent, with some of the Second-Rank Torch Captains gasping in astonishment. ``` Chapter 388 - 211: 5000 Years - Secret Realm Acceleration 3000 Titanium Crystals, what does that signify? The value of such an amount of Titanium Crystals is already sufficient to trade for a Purple Top Rank Fire Source UpRank comparable to an Orange Component. And based on the normal market price where one Titanium Crystal can be exchanged for several strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, these 3000 Titanium Crystals are worth at least ten thousand strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, nearly a thousand strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin. Although its still far from matching an Orange Quality component, similarly, the value of this Fourth-Rank Void Crystal also couldnt possibly reach the level of an Orange component. "This price is essentially equivalent to the normal market price of a Fourth-Rank Void Crystal, not sure if other big players will continue to bid!" "Probably, for those medium-to-large forces with secret realms, high-rank Void Crystals have always been something they strive for with all their might." "I also feel it wont just end like this, besides, maybe the Golden Shark Chen Clan itself wont give up easilythey might have consigned it for auction, but it doesnt mean they cant participate in the bidding themselves." "Who could possibly be in that private room, casually offering 3000 Titanium Crystals? Such a large sum, could it be forces from the Duchy Capital Star Domain?" In the auction hall below, numerous First and Second-Rank Torch Ship Captains discussed animatedly. 3000 Titanium Crystals, no matter where, are enough to create a huge stir. At this moment, a new bid was called. "1500 Titanium Crystals, 400 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin." Compared to Titanium Crystals, Third-Rank Floating Land Origin is obviously scarcer. Hearing someone directly offer 400 strands naturally drew everyones attention. In the private room, Song Chaos eyes narrowed; this bid came from an entirely unfamiliar room. If he wasnt wrong, this bidder following closely after him was very likely the Golden Shark Chen Clan behind the Black Star Auction House. Thinking this, the three exchanged a few words, then offered a new price. "3400 Titanium Crystals!" The Torch Ship Captains in the auction hall were once again astounded. This price had clearly surpassed the market price for a Fourth-Rank Void Crystal, albeit only by a little, but it indeed exceeded the normal market price. Just as everyone was curious if anyone would continue to raise the bid, the previously bidding private room immediately called out once more. "1700 Titanium Crystals, 400 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin." Song Chaos expression turned unsightly. He spoke in a grave voice to the two beside him: "Raise it one final time. If the Chen Family continues to follow, let it befor too much of a premium is not worthwhile." After speaking, a final bid came from the room they occupied. "3600 Titanium Crystals!" Upon this bid, the entire auction hall fell into complete silence. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire Dozens of seconds later, seeing no one continue to bid, the auction for the Fourth-Rank Void Crystal officially came to an end, and they successfully acquired the Void Crystal. Inside the private room, Song Hai let out a light exhalation to express the excitement within him. For them, the stakes of this Fourth-Rank Void Crystal were not smallit not only related to the subsequent production of the [Divine Tempering Fruit] and [Dragon Blood Fruit] but could also impact the promotion of the Furious Lion. Its significance was considerable. Had it not been so, they wouldnt have been determined to secure it even at a premium. After the Fourth-Rank Void Crystal, it was time for the last item of the auction. An Orange Quality [Holy Light Exorcism Cannon]. Holy Light Exorcism Cannon lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Exorcising Holy Light Feature 2: Main Cannon Might increased by 40% Consumption: 500/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 27 Charge: 10s; Cooldown 20s UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Energy Points, 1 ton of Holy Light Stone {Exorcising Holy Light: After four minutes of charging, unleashes a bolt of Exorcising Holy Light in a designated direction with 150% of the Main Cannons might, inflicting double damage on Starry Sea Cthulhu-Evil God class lifeforms, cooldown time 48 hours.} Facing this Orange Main Cannon, no one could remain indifferent. A Main Cannon of this level, even on a Fourth-Rank Zhulu Warship, would be an incredibly powerful main armament. However, this item was destined to be out of their reach. Although they still had over a thousand Titanium Crystals in hand, this was the public property from within the Pulse. The subsequent collection of Fourth-Rank Life Crystals, [Earth Attribute Law Crystals], and such were not even sufficiently covered, so how could they casually put it to use? Besides, even coupled with these Titanium Crystals, it would still fall far short of acquiring an Orange Quality component. Components of Orange Glory Quality for shipboard use are extremely expensive. Considering this, the three of them had no intention of lingering longer. After a brief discussion, they left the private room, deciding to leave early. However, their action caught the attention of many. Putting forth nearly 4000 Titanium Crystals in one go, and having just obtained a Fourth-Rank Void Crystal, either of these events was significant enough to draw keen interest from others. Consequently, with their departure, numerous figures followed suit, leaving the auction house one after another, including those of Third Rank Level in the Guidance Technique. "To think theyre just three Second-Rank Torch Ship Captains, this is quite interesting..." "Could it be a Fourth-Rank big shot disguising as a pig to eat a tiger? Second-Rank... how could they dare?" Outside on Radiant Street, some were inwardly puzzled, not understanding how three Second-Rank Torch Ship Captains dared to offer nearly four thousand Titanium Crystals so directly? Could it be they believed relying on that woman who had just broken through to lv29 in the Guidance Technique, whose aura was still not stable, would be enough to deter the surrounding prying eyes? Or is it that theyve not yet experienced the severe ordeal of the great era in the Starry Sea? Chapter 389 - 211: Five Thousand Years - Mysterious Realm Acceleration_2 Or did she have powerful backing? Just as everyone was puzzled, the sudden appearance of the Sky Zither Cruiser shocked them. "A cruiser? That woman is not a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain; she just hasnt made her breakthrough yet!" Discovering this, the figures following behind were startled, and many chose to leave immediately, abandoning any thoughts of intercepting her along the way. Those who retreated were all Third Rank Torch Captains. Were they just afraid of the Sky Zither? Of course not. The appearance of the Sky Zither Cruiser was only part of the reason they left. The real reason was Bai Xiuqin herself. Given the aura Bai Xiuqin had emitted earlier, it was obvious she had only recently broken through lv29, meaning she had merely achieved lv28 in her Guidance Technique before this. And that was key. With just a lv28 Guidance Technique, her warship had already prematurely advanced to a cruiser. What did this imply? It meant that unlike those Torch Ship Captains who had lingered at the Second Rank for a hundred years or two, honing their Guidance Technique to lv29 early on, Bai Xiuqin had spent very little time at Second Rank. So little time that her warship had already advanced to Third Rank before she could even refine her Guidance Technique to the limit of the Second Rank. Just this point alone was enough to give pause. Typically, only those born into great powers or personally supported by Third Rank Torch Captains could achieve this. This was the biggest reason that group chose to leave without hesitation. ... Although this inadvertent scene scared away many, there were still quite a few cruisers trailing behind the Sky Zither. When the Sky Zither shot out of the Silver Spear Floating Continent and into the dark starry sky, more than six Third Rank cruisers were still following it. Bai Xiuqin didnt choose to rush forward on her own. After all, she was merely Second Rank, and controlling a Third Rank cruiser for combat would surely have some drawbacks in terms of combat power. So, rather than waiting to reveal her identity after falling into a disadvantage, she may as well show her foundation now. The Main Control Room of the Sky Zither, with Bai Xiuqins eyes tightly closed, her spiritual consciousness entirely sunk into her mind, she was activating the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint deep within her brain. As a woman who had married into the Song family in a formal and official ceremony, she had certainly imprinted the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale - Mythical Mech Projection of the Song familys legacy. Under her full focus, a near two-thousand-meter-long phantom of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale began to slowly materialize around the hull of the Sky Zither Cruiser. With the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale phantoms sky-reaching roar, the six cruisers following behind suddenly stalled in unison. "Damn it, the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale, its someone from the Dinghai Song family!" "Its the Dinghai Song family!" "The Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale, nope, nope, nope, cant mess with them!" ... Apart from these six cruisers, there was one more painted in pitch black that was extremely well-hidden. This cruiser seemed to blend in with the void, invisible to the naked eye, and even unseen by the seven space radars aboard the seven cruisers present. Main Control Room of the black cruiser. "Uncle, are we continuing with the plan?" "How can we continue? Even among the Song family Clan Elders of Dinghai, my Chen familys ancestor might not rank in the top ten. If they really decide to take action, they could wipe out our Chen family with a wave of their hand. Lets go back!" Hearing these words, the young man at the side of the Main Control Room frowned slightly, feeling a bit uncomfortable. "Uncle, is the gap really that big? Arent you exaggerating?" "Just by that statement, you still have a long way to go. The Dinghai Song familys legacy is nearly three thousand years old. Just in their third direct line alone, there are three Fourth Rank figures publicly known, which is more than our entire family, not to mention the top two main lines and that extremely mysterious Ancestral Vein!" After speaking and seeing that the young man beside him did not have a good expression, the man patted his shoulder lightly. "Our Chen Clans legacy is barely a thousand years old. Our foundation needs to be accumulated little by little. Keep it up, maybe one day you might advance to Fourth Rank and add another layer of heritage to our Chen family!" Unaware of the subsequent situations, Bai Xiuqins complexion still turned slightly pale, even though she quickly dispersed the phantom of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale after summoning it. Provoking the phantom of a mythical creature was something that could only be done after the Spiritual Force reached the Divine Thought State. At present, she was forcibly manifesting the phantom of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale using her Spiritual Force at the Ordinary Thought State Second Rank level, which naturally resulted in some backlash. This was also the reason why members of the Dinghai Song Family below the Fourth Rank rarely attempted to summon the phantom of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale. After all, without a Spiritual Force at the Divine Thought State level, even if one were to summon the phantom of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale, it would not confer any enhancement. It really wasnt necessary. "Mom, how are you?" Behind her, Song Hai and Song Chao both showed worried expressions. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire Bai Xiuqin waved her hand, setting the warship to autopilot mode while slowly adjusting her state. This was merely a slight revelation of her identity, and as she hadnt sustained the Mythical Mech Projection of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale for a long time, the impact was not significant. A brief adjustment was all that was needed. ... In the Dinghai Star Domain, the Dragon Spine Continent. Underground in Green Moon Manor, in the innermost secret chamber. With the insertion of the Fourth Rank Void Crystal into the entrance of the mystic realm by Bai Xiuqin, the acceleration of the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm officially began. They had just returned to Dragon Spine Continent yesterday, and after expressing their gratitude to Lianzhi, as soon as she left, people from within the Pulse eagerly gathered in this underground secret chamber. "Mom, how is it?" After the Fourth Rank Void Crystal was placed into the mystic realm, Song Chao and others asked. Bai Xiuqin smiled. "Not bad, the original owner of this Fourth Rank Void Crystal must have been a veteran Fourth Rank Void Demon Lord. This crystal should allow the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm to accelerate by approximately 5000 years!" Hearing this figure of 5000 years, everyone was pleasantly surprised. Such a long duration, along with the 20% growth acceleration from the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, would be enough for both the Dragon Blood Fruit and the Divine Tempering Fruit within the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm to produce a cycle. The Divine Tempering Fruit needs no further explanation. Although there are only 8 left on the tree, it is only about two thousand years away from maturity. 5000 years, with an additional 20% due to acceleration, is effectively 6000 years, entirely sufficient for it to fully mature. As for the Dragon Blood Fruit, there is currently enough to produce fruit for 3000 years. The ten-thousand-year Dragon Blood Fruit should not be overly concerned with just yet. After the joy, Zhao Hongxue suggested: "Mom, since the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm will experience five thousand years for each year outside, over such a lengthy period, we should also carefully plan the resources within the mystic realm!" Everyone understood the meaning behind these words. With an acceleration of 5000 years, they naturally could not just wait idly. Further planning for the ten Dragon Blood Fruit Trees and the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree was needed. Lets take a simple example. The eight Divine Tempering Fruits on the tree will mature in around two thousand years. Should one wait until the entire acceleration of the mystic realm is complete before going in to harvest? If so, would that not mean nearly four thousand years of wasted time? If one could enter to harvest the fruits just as the eight Divine Tempering Fruits mature, the tree would automatically start the next cycle of fruiting once the fruits are gone. By the time the full four thousand years of acceleration is finished, a new batch of 20 Divine Tempering Fruits will have grown. Thus, with just another wait of around two thousand years, these 20 Divine Tempering Fruits will be fully matured, saving a total of four thousand years. Beyond that, the same is true for the Dragon Blood Fruit Trees. If one waits until after the five thousand years of acceleration to go in, the Dragon Blood Fruits will have aged to six or seven thousand years. In that case, it becomes a dilemma, to harvest or not, posing quite the problem. After all, Dragon Blood Fruits are categorized into only three types: one-thousand, three-thousand, and ten-thousand years. The effects of three-thousand-year-old Dragon Blood Fruits and those aged six or seven thousand years are exactly the same, unless they can reach the age of ten thousand years. Therefore, planning is also needed for them. PS: Asking for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets!!!! Chapter 390 - 212: Guidance Technique Lv22, Spiritual Force Breaks Through Again ``` Song Chi was unaware of everything happening outside in the Alien Star Domain. For over two months, apart from initiating two Ruins Market trades and exploring the Alien Star Domain without much gain, he had spent all his time either pondering the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint or practicing the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. The All-Attributes Cultivation Room, now enhanced to LV26, provided an increasingly astonishing boost to his Spectral Energy cultivation, which yielded notable achievements over these two months. He had not only thoroughly reinforced the shaky foundation caused by his previous rapid breakthroughs in the Guidance Technique, but he also made substantial progress in the technique itself. Discover stories with My Virtual Library Empire Additionally, with the help of Contemplation Diagrams and various Divine Soul Type resources, his Spiritual Force had also significantly advanced. Although it hadnt soared to the peak of Fivefold Mind Utilization, the visible improvement was undeniable. Inside the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi took out a particularly unique potion. Unlike the previous blue-colored Advanced Body Tempering Potion, this potion was an even more brilliant purple, and the tube containing it was more exquisite, signifying its status as the Top-Tier Body Forging Potion sold for ten thousand Merit Points each at the Family Merit Hall. The value of the Top-Tier Body Forging Potion lay not in its price but in the fact that each family member above the Second Rank in the Guidance Technique could only purchase three per year. Clearly, not even the Song Family could produce many of these yearly. Following the purple potion, Song Chi also took out the partially used 1500-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl. He controlled the Spectral Energy within his body to grind the incomplete clam pearl into powder before mixing it with the Top-Tier Body Forging Potion in his left hand. The process wasnt over yet; he then took out a box of Second Rank Level Body Tempering Paste, spread it all over his body, and then swallowed the Top-Tier Body Forging Potion in one gulp. As waves of heat flowed through his abdomen and the surface of his skin, feeling these changes, Song Chi immediately assumed the standard pose for practicing the Guidance Technique. The only regrettable point was that over the past year, he had completely consumed all the Insect Race meat he had, otherwise, if he could have added a piece of Third Rank Insect Race meat now, the effect would have been even better. ... Constant streams of heat flowed within his body, and Song Chi felt an intense burning sensation throughout his meridians at all times, a result of the Top-Tier Body Forging Potions powerful effect. This potion, circulated only among the upper echelons of Torch Human Civilization, was known for its domineering effects, which was why its use was restricted to those who had reached at least the Second Rank in the Guidance Technique. Fortunately for the present-day Song Chi, this level of burning sensation was merely at an entry level and did not affect his cultivation in the slightest. The scorching energy cycled through his body with the flow of Spectral Energy and meridians, finally integrating into his limbs and bones. After an indeterminate amount of time, Song Chi, whose eyes had been tightly shut, suddenly opened them, and a powerful surge of Spectral Energy spilled from his body, spreading throughout the whole Cultivation Room and increasing its pressure once more. A smile curled at the corner of his mouth as he murmured to himself: "Finally, the Guidance Technique has reached LV21..." After this casual remark, his hands swiftly moved, taking out a new box of Second Rank Body Tempering Paste and applying it all over his body before closing his eyes again. There was still a significant amount of the Top-Tier Body Forging Potion left within him, and with the addition of this box of paste, he could further improve his Guidance Technique. With a bit of luck, he might even break through to another minor level, reaching LV22. Indeed, his fortunes were good. Roughly ten days later, when he stepped out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the strength of the Spectral Energy emanating from Song Chi had already reached the standard of LV22 in the Guidance Technique. "In half a month, my Guidance Technique advanced from LV20 to LV22. The 1500-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls truly have remarkable effects. Its a pity such high-level pearls arent commonly found..." While Song Chi wore a smile on his face, inside he was feeling the headache of future cultivation. This time, with the aid of the 1500-year Clam Pearls, his Guidance Technique had improved by two levels within a short period. However, further cultivation would only become more challenging. How long it would take to advance to LV29 was uncertain. As he pondered, an idea suddenly struck him; he remembered the Firethorn Fruit that the Fire Elemental Life had offered before. A millennial Firethorn Fruit might not have effects as potent as the 1500-year Clam Pearls, yet it would still ensue another minor level advancement. With that thought, he had already decided he would have to find a way to acquire that millennial Firethorn Fruit from the owner. Moreover, he planned to inquire further to see whether more and even older Firethorn Fruits could be sourced. If so, his future Guidance Technique cultivation would be much easier. At that moment, he abruptly halted, as if a surge of Spiritual Force in his mind had caught onto something. The next second, he sat down cross-legged on the spot, with the Power of Laws circulating around him, prompting a multitude of items to float out of the nearby sealed storage room. One thousand high-rank Soul Stones One hundred Second Rank Soul Cores Ten Third Rank Soul Cores All of these Divine Soul Resources were neatly stacked around Song Chis body, immediately filling the central area of the Ruins Market street with a dense Divine Soul Force. Simultaneously, Song Chis mind swiftly descended into the depths of his consciousness, focusing entirely on the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint above him. ``` Chapter 391 - 212: Guidance Technique Lv22, Spiritual Force Breaks Through Again_2 Whoo Whoo Whoo! Outside, as Song Chi began to actively practice visualization, a boundless spiritual force continuously poured into his body one after another, eventually merging into the Ancestral Torch at the center of his eyebrows through the circulation of the Spectral Energy within his body. One day later, Song Chis Ancestral Aperture had been filled with Soul Power by thirty percent. Three days later, half of the Ancestral Apertures area was filled with Soul Power. Five days later, the filling progress had reached seventy percent. ... On the tenth day, ninety-nine percent of the Chaos Space in Song Chis Ancestral Aperture was occupied by the incoming Soul Power. And it was at this moment that all the Soul Power from a thousand high-rank Soul Stones and a hundred Second Rank Soul Cores in the outside world had been completely drained, even the Soul Energy from the ten Third Rank Soul Cores had been extracted by more than eighty percent. Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh! Suddenly, the speed at which Song Chis body absorbed Soul Power increased again, and all the remaining Soul Energy from the ten Third Rank Soul Cores was drained in one go. Finally, it turned into a large mass of Soul Power, surging into his body. Song Chi clenched his teeth tightly, the extreme swelling sensation from the Ancestral Aperture in his forehead made his mind exceptionally groggy, and an indescribable feeling of drowsiness enveloped his entire body, as if someone under a sleeping curse, who might inadvertently fall into a deep sleep at any moment. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire Biting hard on the tip of his tongue, the intense pain brought him back to a semblance of consciousness. He knew he couldnt fall asleep now, or else the slight chance he finally grasped would entirely slip away. He was very clear that this sudden inspiration was most likely due to his Guidance Technique breaking through twice in succession, and the extremely active Spectral Energy incidentally triggered the spirit in his mind at a very small probability. Therefore, if he missed this opportunity, hoping for such good fortune again would not be so easy. Gurgle Gurgle! The large mass of Soul Power gathered from the ten Third Rank Soul Cores, following the constant circulation of Spectral Energy, slowly moved toward the Ancestral Aperture above his head. But what was normally an expeditious circulation of energy seemed incredibly slow in Song Chis eyes at this moment. God knows how long it took, but just when Song Chi felt like he could no longer hold on, a huge amount of Soul Power suddenly poured into the Ancestral Aperture. And with the infusion of this Soul Power, the originally ninety-nine percent-filled Chaos Space in the Ancestral Aperture became completely full. The moment the Ancestral Aperture was utterly filled, it acted as a catalyst, rapidly inducing changes in Song Chis entire Spiritual Force. Boom! A sound reminiscent of the creation of heaven and earth rang out in his mind, the Ancestral Aperture expanding rapidly, and at the same time, his mind, which was extremely heavy just a moment before, became more vital than everyone elses. At this moment, Song Chi seemed to re-enter the ethereal state he first experienced when his Spiritual Force transitioned from the Ordinary Thought State of the First Rank to the Second Rank. His mind was immensely clear, and his mental computing power once again underwent a qualitative leap. Compared to before, his Spiritual Force was clearly a level higher. This also meant that in the future, during emergencies, he would be able to make faster and more accurate decisions that would benefit himself more. "Sixfold Mind Utilization, Third Rank of Ordinary Thought State, have I finally stepped into this phase..." Song Chi couldnt describe his emotions at the moment because the word "joy" was far from sufficient. What does it mean for a Second Rank Guidance Technique to officially possess the Third Rank of Ordinary Thought State? It meant he could legitimately join the ranks of geniuses recognized by Torch Human Civilization. Why would all the major powers of Torch Human Civilization uniformly regard such Torch Ship Captains as geniuses? Because this not only concerns the Third Rank of Ordinary Thought State but also means that this Torch Ship Captain, after stepping into the Third Rank and undergoing the third life sublimation, has a very slight chance of possessing a consciousness at the Divine Thought State Level at the Third Rank Level. As is well known, Divine Consciousness State Spirit is synonymous with Fourth Rank beings, only attainable after the fourth super life sublimation. To reach this level through other means is as difficult as climbing to heaven. Therefore, to possess a Divine Consciousness State Spirit at the Third Rank Level, even with just a slight possibility, such a being, regardless of the race in the Shattered Starry Sea, is undoubtedly the pride of the heavens. With a wave of his hand, he turned the now ordinary-looking divine soul resources around him into flying ash. Song Chi did his best to suppress the excitement in his heart, striving to maintain his composure. Having the spiritual force of an ordinary thought state at the third stage of the second-rank Guidance Technique was only the first step. The most important thing after stepping into the Third Rank would be whether one could advance further and transform ones spiritual mind into a divine consciousness state spirit. This was the crucial point and also the most difficult onethere was absolutely no room for laxity. After reminding himself of this several times, he finally calmed himself completely. Then, with a turn of his body, he strode toward the storage room. A sigh echoed from within the closed storage room. Although this breakthrough could be attributed to outstanding luck, since it was the active spectral energy within that had drawn upon the spiritual force and brought about this breakthrough, the resources it had consumed were truly astonishing. The intermediate-rank divine soul type resources that had been stored in the room were all used up. High-rank soul stones, second-rank soul cores, third-rank soul coresall had been depleted in the breakthrough. Now, there were no more divine soul resources left in his hands. "Thats fine, anyway, Ive already used up quite a bit over the past year-plus, and what was left wasnt enough to make the breakthrough to the third stage of the ordinary thought state. This is already beyond my expectations, so its worth it," he muttered to himself. Without giving it another thought, Song Chi turned and left the Ruins Market. Having spent a considerable amount of time in the Ruins Market, and now that he had completed, even exceeded, the cultivation plan he had set for himself, it was time to return to Green Moon Manor for a visit. Besides, more than twenty days had passed during this breakthrough, and a new round of exploration in the Alien Star Domain was about to begin. He needed to go out and prepare properly. The only regret was that he hadnt managed to collect enough purple Fire Seeds, the strange objects desired by the fire elemental life, over the past two months. According to what it had told him last time, he would probably have to wait until the next Ruins Market opened. As a result, Song Chi couldnt further enhance the Cang Qiong. He would have to wait for the next Ruins Market after this exploration of the Alien Star Domain. ... In his personal courtyard, Song Chi, who had just freshened up, happened to encounter Song You, who had just completed an exploration. "Fourth Brother, where have you been all this time? There have been quite a few things happening at home in the past three months," Song You said. Song Chi: ?? Seeing Song Chi looking puzzled, Song You continued: "First off, grandma and the others managed to get their hands on a Fourth Rank Void Crystal not long ago, and the familys secret realm has already begun accelerating." "Thats great news!" Song Chi nodded, feeling somewhat happy inside. An acceleration of the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm was certainly a good thinghe still remembered he had four of the eight Divine Tempering Fruits. However, just as Song You went on: "This acceleration of the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm spans approximately five thousand years, and combined with the 20% growth acceleration from grandpas Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, its practically equivalent to six thousand years!" After talking about the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm, Song You shifted to another matter. "Also, last month, Six Cousin from Fourth Uncles family awakened her talent, and it was a Blue Torch Seed, too. Grandma and the others were overjoyed for quite a while." Hearing this, Song Chi was slightly surprised. Song Shishi, the sixth cousin, was born to parents who both had white Torch Seeds. As such, her awakening a blue Torch Seed was clearly a rare occurrence. "Shishi actually awakened a Blue Torch Seed; it looks like after me, our family has another little genius!" Song Chi exclaimed. To this, Song Yous eyes twitched. Everybody in the family knew that Song Chi was the true genius. It was already impressive for him to have advanced to the Second Rank in just over a year, and now his flagship possessed the combat power of a Third Rank cruiser. Compared to his fourth brother, his own talents were insignificant. Therefore, to Song You, Song Chis remark felt tinged with sarcasm. Chapter 392 - 213: Blood Barbarian Continent - Totem Barbarian Tribe Green Moon Manor, the residence of Song Yangs fourth uncle. After expressing his congratulations, Song Chi left the courtyard under the watchful eyes of Song Shishi and his aunt Zhao Lan. Song Shishi had successfully awakened, so naturally, he came over to congratulate hera basic courtesy. In addition, he left behind two Blue Quality shipborne components for Song Shishi. His not insignificant encounters were now widely known throughout the Pulse, and gifting two Blue components allowed him to avoid seeming stingy without hardly affecting his own finances; he had obtained quite a few White and Blue components in the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, so he wasnt lacking any of these to begin with. ... Two days later, deep within the Dragon Spine Continent Sky, amid a series of intense spatial fluctuations, the Cang Qiong vanished into the mist. It embarked on a new exploration of the Alien Star Domain. In the unknown, pitch-black starry sky, there was no need to wait for dozens of minutes to generate a star chart. On the radar display of the Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar, a Starry Sea Floating Land of considerable size suddenly appeared. "Both the length and the width exceed two million kilometersits actually a Level 3 Starry Sea Floating Land..." Seeing the Level 3 Floating Land displayed on the radar, Song Chis immediate reaction was not joy but an instinctive frown. "Multiple components enhanced to lv39 consecutively, so this has indeed affected the overall combat power evaluation of Cang Qiong?" Before this, the areas where Cang Qiong had been dispatched featured at most Level 2 Starry Sea Floating Lands. Now, it had been sent to the vicinity of a Level 3 Starry Sea Floating Land, and according to the information displayed by the "Magic Energy Detection" feature, this was not a resource-based Floating Land but a life-form-based one, implying a danger level that could easily be surmised. This fact alone was enough to signal a departure from previous experiences. After a brief moment of significance, Song Chi quickly refocused. He had a bit of mental preparation for this and was not too surprised. Although the combat power standard for the deployment of a Torch Warship in the Alien Star Domain is mostly based on the Torch chassis, that does not mean that other components on a warship do not affect the combat power evaluation standard for deployment at all. In fact, the number of components, their Quality, and their current Enhancement Level on a Torch Warship all have an influence on the combat power evaluation during deployment, just not as much as the weight of the Torch chassis itself. Now it appears that, even though Song Chi had continuously restrained from upgrading Cang Qiongs Torch chassis, components like the Neutron Star Core Armor and the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon had also elevated the combat power evaluation of Cang Qiong to a new height. With this thought, Song Chi instinctively became more vigilant. For a Level 2 Starry Sea Floating Land, Cang Qiong can pretty much dominate as it did with the Blue Blood Floating Continent beforeone ship suppressing an entire Floating Land. But for a Level 3 Starry Sea Floating Land, one must proceed with a certain level of reverence. Such a level of Floating Land might contain elements that could pose a fatal threat to Cang Qiong. One cannot afford to be careless. As he was contemplating, suddenly a steel arrow, tens of meters long, shot towards him. Prepared for this, Song Chi maneuvered Cang Qiong into a subtle sidestep, deftly avoiding the steel arrow that seemed quite formidable. With the Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar at hand, Song Chi was well aware of the appearance of a peculiar starship in the vicinity. Hum! The engine of Cang Qiong activated, swiftly moving forward, while a Sword Light Phantasm quickly coalesced at the bow of the ship. After closing a small distance, a strangely shaped warship over a kilometer long, looking much like a medieval European sailboat from his previous life, appeared on the screen of Cang Qiong. Honestly, at first glance, Song Chi felt as if he had slipped into a dream of his former life; the confusion lay in the fact that this oddly-shaped sailboat was cruising straight through the cosmic space, a sight that seemed quite out of place. Lining the deck of the Starry Sky Warship stood many humanoid figures with wolf heads, each bursting with explosive muscles and towering over five meters in heighthybrid werewolves. From a distance, these hybrids bore a strong resemblance to the Jackalwolf People, but a closer examination revealed that these were definitely not Jackalwolf People. Stay tuned for updates on novelhall.Co?m Their far more robust physiques than the Jackalwolf People silently conveyed to Song Chi that this was a race with incredibly strong innate physical gifts, decidedly incomparable to the common Jackalwolf People. Beyond that, another aspect of this Starry Sky Warship notably caught Song Chis attention. At the bow of the ship, imposingly stood a giant ships crossbow with a diameter exceeding one hundred meters. The crossbow frame was covered in mysterious runes, enhancing the range, speed, and might of the crossbow to an exceedingly terrifying degree. The arrow that had been shot at Cang Qiong from a million kilometers away had most likely been launched by this device. Thus, Song Chi was quite curious about it. Of course, he was even more intrigued by how, with an Orange Quality aerial radar, Cang Qiong could perform ultra-long-range positioning, yet how did the enemy ship with its setup manage to detect Cang Qiong from a million kilometers away? Could it be that this Starry Sky Warship also possessed a technological artifact like an aerial radar? It seemed highly improbable! Driven by curiosity and without delivering a fatal blow, Song Chi aimed the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon at the bow of the enemy ship. After thoroughly destroying the crossbow that acted as the enemy ships main cannon, Song Chi then proceeded to clear out some of the hybrid werewolves on board. Chapter 393 - 213: Blood Barbarian Continent - Totem Barbarian Tribe_2 Seeing that the timing was almost right and the possible threats had been essentially neutralized, Song Chi activated the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad] and dispatched four void assassin clan soldier figurines. Additionally, the one with a brainwave beacon embedded on its shoulder, carried a mini form of the thorned flying dragon. This thorned flying dragon had not engaged in any significant combat since its enslavement, and just so happened there were third rank level half-werewolf aliens on that retro-style warship ahead, making it a perfect opportunity for a little action. Hum! After a fluctuation in space, the four void assassin clan soldier figurines silently vanished into the void, leaving only the thorned flying dragon visible in the sight of the numerous half-werewolf aliens. Roar! The little creature was quick to react, swiftly expanding in size upon reaching the warship, and in the blink of an eye, its wingspan had reached a peak of one thousand five hundred meters. Whoosh, whoosh! The fiery dragon breath swept across the entire warship, turning the whole starry sky warship into a sea of fire for a moment. Roar, roar, roar! On the deck of the warship, countless half-werewolf aliens let out fierce roars, their bodies also adorned with the same mysterious runes as those on the crossbow stands from earlier. As they roared, these mysterious runes emitted a faint ghost light, but under Song Chis curiosity, they didnt show any effect, making Song Chis mind flood with a myriad of questions. Flashy but hollow All bark and no bite In his mind, these were the only two descriptors he could think of for this group of half-werewolf aliens who appeared to have overwhelming combat power. Under the spread of the thorned flying dragons fiery dragon breath, hundreds of half-werewolf aliens on the warship, including several at the third rank level, failed to make any splash at all, with most of them being reduced to ashes by the fiery dragon breath. Even if it wasnt for the four void assassin clan soldier figurines taking action and capturing one of the third rank level half-werewolf aliens, these half-werewolf aliens might have been wiped out completely. Inside the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Cis eyes sparkled. To be honest, this was indeed the first time he had so easily taken care of a third rank level alien warship unit. From start to finish, all it took was a few breaths of dragon fire from the thorned flying dragon, and then all the half-werewolf aliens just drowned straightforwardly in the blazing flames, without even making use of their true third rank powers. Puzzled, Song Chi walked into the engine room, and with a thought, the [Enslavement Medal] component was activated. With the bloodthirsty vine sapling gone, a spot for the enslavement mark had opened up, and now was the perfect time to put it to use. Song Chis plan was simple; the recent events didnt quite match the performance expected of a third rank creature, and he felt there must be some hidden secrets, so he intended to enslave this third rank level half-werewolf alien to see if he could obtain more detailed information from its mouth. Before the [Enslavement Medal], the third rank half-werewolf alien was quickly enslaved, and Song Chi began a thorough interrogation. Everything, including the previous starry sky warship, the crossbows, the mysterious runes on the crossbow stands, and the tier-3 Starry Sea Floating Land behind them, was covered without omission. As the questioning deepened, he slowly learned much key information. Barbarian clan airship Wolf barbarian clan Totem spirit column Totem pattern Blood barbarian continent ... ``` According to this half-werewolf of the Third Rank, they are known as the Wolf Barbarian Clan, members of the "Iron Wind Tribe" within the Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land called "Blood Barbarian Continent" not far away. This time, their journey into outer space was to explore the starry skies beyond their domain. As for why their combat power was so weak, completely unlike that of a Third Rank Level Alien Race, the reason is simple: there was no Totem Spirit Column on their warship. Specifically, the extraordinary system followed by these barbarian tribes is known as the Totem Path. On the Blood Barbarian Continent, each Wolf Barbarian Tribe has its own totem, which they believe in and worship. They engrave Totem Patterns on their bodies or certain special objects, and these totem patterns are the source of all their supernatural powers. At the same time, it was precisely these Totem Patterns that made them perform so poorly in the previous battle. To wield the power of their totem, they must either be within the range covered by the spirit of their clans totem or carry a Totem Spirit Column that imprints part of their totem spirits might. Put simply, this Totem Spirit Column is like a charging station, or an energy supply core. Without this Totem Spirit Column, the Wolf Barbarians are virtually incapable of exhibiting much combat power in the outside world. And that warship, which had been completely incinerated, was one that did not carry a Totem Spirit Column. After hearing this, all the doubts in Song Chis eyes dissipated, replaced by threads of curiosity. The Totem Path, Totem Power... Clearly, this was a completely new supernatural system. And what does a new supernatural system imply? It implies that on the Starry Sea Floating Land below, there is a very high chance of unique Starry Sea Oddities emerging. Most Starry Sea Oddities are formed by the environment of the Shattered Starry Sea, but there is no shortage of unique Starry Sea Oddities that arise from special civilizational methods within the Shattered Starry Sea. Such Strange Objects often carry a strong style specific to their civilizations system and have effects that are completely different from those of ordinary Starry Sea Oddities. If one can truly adapt to such a Strange Object, it often can display outstanding effects. With this in mind, Song Chi activated the [Sonic Silence Field] Component on the warship, coupled with the effects of the [Void Membrane] Component, no one knew that a hundred-meter-long steel warship was silently descending towards the Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land below. The Blood Barbarian Continent was not small in size, and it nurtured more Wolf Barbarian Tribes than the Blue Blood Clan on the previously mentioned Blue Blood Continent. Song Chi was currently heading towards the Iron Wind Tribe. On the vast land, towering mountains pierced the sky, and a well-known Wolf Barbarian Tribe sat within the vast valley formed by three high mountains on the eastern part of the continent. The Iron Wind Tribes lineage has spanned more than five thousand years. Since three thousand years ago, the tribe has always had multiple Third Rank Wolf Barbarians stationed, making it one of the strongest Wolf Barbarian Tribes in the eastern part of the continent. That day, a Third Rank Wolf Barbarian quietly returned to the tribe. Under Song Chis orders, this Third Rank Wolf Barbarian roamed near several secret forbidden areas of the tribe. Outside the tribe, within the Cangqiong Main Control Room of the silently stationary warship in the wilderness, Song Chis gaze was fixed on the radar display in front of him. After pondering for a moment, he issued an order to the Third Rank Wolf Barbarian inside the tribe through mind induction. "Go check out the Cold Bone Pool!" On the radar display shown by the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar], there were three places within the Iron Wind Tribe where energy perception was strongest: the Totem Hall, Blood Wolf Cave, and Cold Bone Pool. However, due to the inability to conduct close-range detection, he only had a general idea, so he had to send the enslaved Third Rank Wolf Barbarian to check it out in person. Find your next read on novelhall.Co?m As the command was issued, the Third Rank Wolf Barbarian inside the tribe turned and headed towards the Cold Bone Pool in the tribal forbidden area. Although this creature was a Third Rank Wolf Barbarian, its status within the Iron Wind Tribe was not high, and it had never been to these three forbidden areas, so it had to slowly investigate them one by one. As for the reason, the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] had already provided the answer. According to the information displayed on the radar, there were nearly thirty energy fluctuations of Third Rank Level creatures within the Iron Wind Tribe. With so many Third Rank Wolf Barbarians, there naturally existed a hierarchy of status. Why didnt Song Chi simply bulldoze his way through then? If he were still in the starry skies, where there was no need for a Totem Spirit Column, the Cangqiong would undoubtedly be fearless. But now that he was in the enemys main base, where the Wolf Barbarians could use their so-called Totem Power without restraint, he would not act rashly until he determined the extent of the Totem Powers amplification and whether it posed a sufficient threat to the Cangqiong. ``` Chapter 394 - 214: The Silver-White Python - The Might of the Fourth Rank ``` "Who dares to approach the tribes forbidden territory? Stay away!" Near the Bone-Cold Pool in the forbidden territory of the Iron Wind Tribe, two voices called out loudly. Immediately following, two wolf barbarians of the Third Rank Level released their internal pressure without any hesitation, directed towards a corner outside the Bone-Cold Pool. Onboard the Cang Qiong, Song Chi was also slightly startled. Perhaps because of the overlapping, the radar screen only showed a large, floating, and fluctuating cluster, sometimes at the Third Rank Peak, and sometimes just at the initial stage of Third Rank. Who could have imagined that there were also two Third Rank Level wolf barbarians guarding it? However, beyond his surprise, his curiosity grew even stronger. It seemed that there must be some significant secrets within the Bone-Cold Pool for it to be guarded by two Third Rank wolf barbarians. Hundreds of meters from the Bone-Cold Pool, upon being discovered by the two Third Rank wolf barbarian guards, the Third Rank wolf barbarian enslaved by Song Chi had no choice but to make itself known. But before it could speak, the other two Third Rank wolf barbarians quickly identified its identity. "Hei Xie, werent you with the team exploring the Outer Domain? How come you..." Before they could finish speaking, Hei Xie, already enslaved by Song Chi, quickly began to retreat. Song Chi was clear that being exposed was only a matter of time; it was better to take the chance to flee. Gathering Ghost Light on its body surface, the Totem Patterns engraved in its skin rapidly extended. In just an instant, Hei Xies entire body was nearly covered by these mysterious totemic lines. And it was at this moment that Hei Xie, who was originally at an ordinary Third Rank Level, suddenly saw its aura surge to the Third Rank Peak. Inside the Cang Qiong, a trace of surprise and doubt appeared in Song Chis eyes as he gained a new understanding of the enhancement provided by the Totem Power. Read the latest on novelhall.Co?m Previously, Hei Xie had spoken highly of the Totem Worship within the Supernatural System, but now it seemed Song Chi had underestimated it. According to Hei Xie, they had an ability called Totem True Body, similar to other supernatural power systems like berserking, raging, Dharma As Vast As Heaven, and Buddhas Golden Body, which could greatly increase their size and combat power. At this moment, however, Hei Xie had not yet employed this ability. Even so, just with the Totem Patterns on its body, it had gone from an ordinary Third Rank to having the combat power of a Third Rank Peak. What if the Totem True Body was added to that? Could it be that all the Third Rank wolf barbarians on the Blood Barbarian Continent could summon a Half-Step Fourth Rank temporary combat power when they went all out? Thinking this, Song Chis breath caught slightly. If so, the potential of the Totem Worship path might truly be beyond imagination. However, after a brief speculation, he dismissed the conclusion. It was probably because the Iron Wind Tribe, or Hei Xie and all the Third Rank wolf barbarians within it, were able to achieve such an enhancement with just the Totem Patterns, likely due to the tribes legacy of over five thousand years. During such a long period, the Spirit of the Totem worshipped by the Iron Wind Tribe must have evolved to a very high level, hence the effect. As for other wolf barbarian tribes having a similar level of enhancement, Song Chi was entirely skeptical. While he was contemplating, Hei Xies escape continued. With the activation of the Totem Patterns on its body, all aspects were amplified, and its speed surged. Seeing its panic, the two Forbidden Land Guardians immediately sensed something amiss, activated their Totem Patterns on their bodies, and chased after Hei Xie one after another. Under Song Chis deliberate guidance, the path Hei Xie took in its flight did not lead towards the Cang Qiongs location. Seeing the two Third Rank wolf barbarian guards were led away, the Fixed-Point Launch Pad on the Cang Qiong, now cooled down, was reactivated. Just as the name suggested, the Bone-Cold Pool in the forbidden land of the Iron Wind Tribe was a kilometer-wide icy pool in the tribes rear mountains. At that moment, several subtle spatial fluctuations emanated from the edge of the pool. Four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were deployed, and they immediately entered the void with their Rift-Space Ability. The wolf barbarians who had just come to take over the guarding duties completely failed to notice this slight disturbance. Unlike the inner parts of the Tri-Eye Race warship in that ancient Stellar Battlefield, the void around the Bone-Cold Pool had no special constraints. The four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could confidently infiltrate the Bone-Cold Pool from the hidden side of the void. There was no need to worry about triggering fluctuations on the surface of the pool and alerting the Third Rank wolf barbarians behind. "With such a temperature, it must be far below zero degrees, yet the water in the pool has not frozen; it remains liquid. This is quite strange!" Through the Brainwave Beacons sensing, Song Chi could clearly feel the continuous sizzling sounds from the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines immersed in the Bone-Cold Pool, which was the result of the bone-chilling cold eroding their puppet bodies. Fortunately, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, being of Third Rank Level in body strength and without sensation, barely felt the extreme cold of the pool water and were not significantly affected. Thus, the four figurines continued to descend into the depths of the cold pool. After the two Third Rank wolf barbarian guardians left, the readings on the radar screen remained unchanged; the energy fluctuations emitted by the Bone-Cold Pool were still inconsistent. Therefore, Song Chi was determined to explore the bottom of the pool himself. Sizzling! As the descent continued, the icy chill eroding the bodies of the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines became even more intense, and even their movements began to slow down. ``` Chapter 395 - 214: Silver White Python - The Power of Fourth Rank_2 ``` Regarding this, what puzzled Song Chi was what exactly lay deep within this cold pool, as the bone-chilling cold was clearly not normal. Besides, although the pools mouth had a diameter of less than a kilometer, the further one dived towards the bottom of the pool, the more frighteningly large the space beneath became. Time passed without notice, and just when the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines with Third-Rank Puppet Bodies could hardly withstand the cold aura around them, within the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes abruptly widened. Through another perspective in his mind, following the viewpoint of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, he saw a coiled figure at the bottom of the cold pool with a shockingly large body. It was a giant silver-white python wrapped in white scales that, even coiled at the bottom of the pool, could clearly be determined to stretch over two thousand meters in length. What was this? Song Chi was shocked, the presence that radiated from this silver-white python was half-step Fourth Rank, but the sense of oppression it gave was significantly stronger than the half-step Fourth-Rank Blackwater Xuan Snake he had encountered at the bottom of the great marsh in the Northern Region of the Soul Spirit Floating Land. Song Chi felt that even three of those half-step Fourth Rank Blackwater Xuan Snakes, in front of this silver-white giant python, would only be crushed. Moreover, there was another point, the body of this silver-white giant python was also etched with the mysterious totem patterns that were extremely familiar, clearly having some connection with the totem of the Iron Wind Tribe. Realizing this, Song Chi quickly mobilized his brainwaves, issuing a retreat command to the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. What a joke, when the black wolves of the ordinary Third Rank wolf barbarians activated their totem power, they could reach the Third Rank Peak, so what about this already half-step Fourth Rank silver-white giant python? Enjoy exclusive adventures from novelhall.Co?m Once it activated its totem power, coupled with the possible Totem True Body ability it possessed, could it briefly touch the true Fourth Rank Level? Having fully realized how terrifying a Fourth Rank lifeform could be after his previous visit to Copper Mountain Continent, Song Chi was now least willing to encounter such a being. However, it was already too late. At the very moment the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines turned around, the giant silver-white python at the bottom of the pool had already opened its eyes. An eerie cold light flickered within its strange vertical pupils, staring blankly at the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines above, devoid of any emotion. The next second, the coiled body of the python suddenly trembled, and the extremely cold pool water was stirred by its body, surging violently towards the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines who were rapidly ascending. As the tumbling waves approached, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines simultaneously entered the void, successfully avoiding the onslaught of the waves. However, the cost was that when they reappeared from the void, the silver-white giant python had already vanished from the bottom of the pool and instead appeared around them. Fine white mist seeped from the surface of its body, spreading like fog, appearing instantly and quickly beginning to disperse into the surroundings. The two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines that inadvertently came into contact with this white mist instantly turned into ice sculptures. Looking at the Cang Qiong, the [Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree] component now had two vacancies for the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, requiring 24 hours before they could be summoned again. Chilled to the core, Song Chi could only have the remaining two Soldier Figurines stimulate the Instant Prison Shadow Kill ability at the same time, one of them targeting the silver-white giant python beside them to buy time, while the other, carrying Song Chis Brainwave Beacon, rushed towards the cold pools surface, escorted by three phantom images. At level 30, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines naturally couldnt inflict much damage on the half-step Fourth Rank silver-white giant python, but they could still manage to delay it for a moment. By the time the silver-white giant python had dealt with that Soldier Figurine, the other Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine had already swiftly escaped from the bone-chilling pool. With the restriction of the extremely cold pool water no longer present, nothing affected the speed of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, who, bolstered by the Void Force, flickered away, nearly breaking free from the Iron Wind Tribe territory in a few moments. Just then, a piercing scream suddenly came from behind them. Under this scream, even Song Chi, far away at a hundred thousand meters, felt his spirit jolt violently. Above the Iron Wind Tribe, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine that had just emerged from the void suddenly stopped, unable to re-enter the void using its Rift-Space Ability. The terrifying pressure surging from behind seemed to freeze the space around it. The intense cold of the mysterious energy completely froze the sky above the Iron Wind Tribe, even the clouds in the sky were frozen solid, and at this moment, the Soldier Figurines Puppet Body seemed to be oppressed by a mighty mountain, pinned above in the high skies, unable to move an inch. Crack, crack, crack! The Third-Rank Puppet Body could not withstand the erosion of this terrifying cold mysterious force, and its body began to shatter bit by bit. Under Song Chis forceful control through his brainwaves, just before the Puppet Body was completely destroyed, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines head turned slightly backward, and it was this slight turn that allowed Song Chi to witness a shocking scene. There, above the sky of the Iron Wind Tribe, lay the virtual shadow of a giant python stretching over three thousand meters, with infinite cold mysterious energy emanating from it, as if the entire vault of heaven was solidifying under the influence of this boundless cold force. "Ice Law, it really is Fourth Rank!" That silver-white giant python indeed had a way to temporarily possess Fourth-Rank Combat Power! During the howling, Song Chi also keenly captured that, at the bottom of the cold pool where the silver-white giant python had coiled before, there was now a strong orange radiance shining. ``` Chapter 396 - 214: Silver White Python - The Power of Fourth Rank_3 Under the illumination of the orange radiance, the entire surface of the Cold Bone Pond was covered with a faint orange glow. Crack! The mind suddenly went pitch black, as the last of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines was completely encased in the extreme cold ice fog formed by the Ice Law. Within the Cangqiong, Song Chis eyes suddenly sprang open. The first thing he did was to hastily control the Cangqiong to leave as quickly as possible. Temporary Fourth-Rank Combat Power was, clearly, just as he had anticipated, the threat of that silvery white giant python had reached a frightening level. Even with the combat power of the Cangqiong, there was a significant risk of sinking. Therefore, to be cautious, Song Chi felt that he should not continue to stay and take risks. However, after thinking it over, he did not leave immediately because he thought of the possible existence of an Orange Oddity at the bottom of Cold Bone Pond. An Orange Quality Strange Objectwas it worth taking a risk for? Right now, that was the question he was contemplating in his mind. At the same time, the "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy" feature of the Enslavement Medal once again surfaced in his mind. If he were to use this ability, he wouldnt even need to take much risk. With the temporary Fourth-Rank Combat Power granted by activating the Enslavement Mark: Furious Trait, it was enough to last for tens of minutes. As for the silvery white giant python, he already knew that it was the Totem Spirit Beast worshipped by the Iron Wind Tribe. It was called the Cold Moon Snow Python! Due to the Iron Wind Tribes hundreds to thousands of years of faith and worship, it could possess partial Fourth Rank abilities within the range of the Iron Wind Tribes territory. Your journey continues on novelhall.Co?m However, this also meant that the opponent could not sustain the Fourth-Rank powers for long and was not a truly Fourth-Rank Combat Power unit. Naturally, it wouldnt be a match for the enslaved creatures that gained official Fourth-Rank Combat Power through Enslavement Mark: Frenzy. Having confirmed this, the only thing Song Chi needed to consider now was whether it was worth using the one-year Cooldown Time of the "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy" trait to exchange for an Orange Quality Oddity. For this question, Song Chi did not rush to make a decision; he needed to think it through in detail. After ten minutes, he had made up his mind. In the end, he decided to make a move! No matter what, the value of an Orange Glory Quality Starry Sea Oddity was too great to just let go willingly. Besides, he also considered that after this exploration, he was highly likely to upgrade the Quality of the Seed of Torch to Purple. By then, when he enhanced the Level of the Enslavement Medal to Fourth Rank, the Cooldown Time would surely be further reduced, and there would be no need to wait for an entire year. Moreover, he would make the most of this opportunity to use the Enslavement Mark: Furious Trait; with its duration lasting for tens of minutes, he was likely to attempt another large tribe after dealing with the Iron Wind Tribe, and if successful, it could maximize the benefits. Of course, he had to make proper preparation and intelligence gathering before taking action, only then could he make the most of the Enslavement Mark: Frenzys duration afterwards. Thinking this, the Cangqiong quietly took to the sky and headed toward another large wolf barbarians tribe marked on the radar, a hundred thousand kilometers away. As for Hei Xie, Song Chi had already chosen to let him die under the pursuit of the two Third-Rank wolf barbarians following behind. For the upcoming action against the Iron Wind Tribe, it was natural that the user of the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy trait could not be Hei Xie, who, after all, belonged to the wolf barbarians and followed the Supernatural System of Totem Worship and was likely inherently constrained by the Totem Spirit Beast "Silver White Giant Python" worshipped by the tribe. The candidate Song Chi had identified was Cher, the Humanoid Alien Race still sealed in the Ruins Market. Cher was also Third Rank, and his bloodline potential was not high, making him very suitable for activating the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy. As for Tuogu Hong and the Thorned Flying Dragon, sorry, Song Chi was indeed somewhat reluctant to do so. Chapter 397 - 215: Colliding Laws - Enslaving the Cold Moon Snow Python Several hours later, the Iron Wind Tribe remained the same. After the previous commotion, the Iron Wind Tribe appeared exceptionally vigilant at this moment, with large numbers of wolf barbarians patrolling around the tribe, guarding against all strange newcomers. At this time, a humanoid alien race towering over ten meters tall emerged from the mountains and forests, and the Third-Rank pressure it exuded immediately attracted the attention of numerous wolf barbarians. Several Third-Rank wolf barbarians walked out of the tribal settlement, confronting it with intense hostility. It was at this moment that Song Chis thoughts stirred from deep in the distant wilderness. "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, activate!" As he officially activated the Enslavement Medals feature, Cher, who was confronting several Third-Rank wolf barbarians, suddenly underwent drastic changes. An endless surge of vital force burst forth from its body, and its originally ten-meter frame swiftly expanded. Twelve meters; Twenty meters; One hundred meters; ... In the blink of an eye, its body had already swollen to over a kilometer, and this was far from the end, as the expansion continued. In front of it, fear surged in the eyes of the four Third-Rank wolf barbarians as they turned and tried to flee deeper into the tribe, but it was already too late. An infinite Blood Mysterious Power, centered on the humanoid alien races body, spread rapidly to the surrounding area, enveloping all the wolf barbarians within it. This Blood Mysterious Power was none other than the Law of Power that a majority of biological creatures from the Shattered Starry Sea, who had stepped into the Fourth Rank after walking the path of blood refining their bodies, would control. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! The four Third-Rank wolf barbarians gleamed with Ghost Light, mystical Totem Patterns spreading across the surface of their skin, while their bodies also began to expand, their emitted auras rising bit by bit. Of course, they naturally could not expand their own bodies to over three thousand meters like the humanoid alien race that had activated the Enslavement Mark: Furious Trait, and after their bodies expanded to around a kilometer, their growth stalled, with their auras also stopping at Half-Step Fourth Rank. Under the combined effects of the Totem Pattern and the Totem True Body, two extraordinary abilities, they now possessed Half-Step Fourth-Rank Combat Power, but even so, when facing a humanoid alien race that had reached true Fourth-Rank Combat Power, they still seemed so easily defeated. In the face of true Power of Laws, so-called Half-Step Fourth Rank was nothing but the largest joke. Crack, crack, crack! The four kilometer-tall humanoid wolf-headed giants bent their towering bodies under the gaze of tens of thousands of the Iron Wind Tribes wolf barbarians, with the sounds of their breaking bones echoing across the skies. After several breaths, the four wolf barbarians exuding Half-Step Fourth-Rank auras collapsed weakly to the ground, as if their spines had been extracted, lying limp without the slightest ability to resist. Under the oppression of the infinite Law of Power, the bones in their bodies broke inch by inch, losing all signs of life. Seeing this, panic spread rapidly through the Iron Wind Tribe, with screams and roars filling the settlement. However, Cher, who had reached peak combat power, did not allow the situation to persist for long. Its three-thousand-meter-tall body disappeared abruptly and, when it reappeared, it was already towering above the Iron Wind Tribe. As before, a vast amount of Blood Mysterious Power spread around, and under its unrestrained release, all the wolf barbarians within the Iron Wind Tribe burst like fireworks, one after another. Yes, thats right, burstas in exploding into mists of blood. Discover hidden content at novelhall.Co?m Compared to the few Half-Step Fourth-Rank wolf barbarians from before, these ordinary wolf barbarians were like ants under the Power of Laws, with no ability to struggle. As for the silver-white Cold Moon Snow Python, Song Chi was in no hurry to have Cher seek it out. As the totem spirit beast of the Iron Wind Tribe, the source of all its combat power came from the Power of Belief of the Iron Wind Tribes wolf barbarians. By largely eradicating these ordinary wolf barbarians, he could significantly weaken the combat power of the Cold Moon Snow Python. Sure enough, under Chers massive slaughter, the Cold Moon Snow Python could not sit idly by. From within the thousand-meter-cold pool behind the tribe, a giant head emerged, followed by a tremendous gathering of frost power in the sky. As time passed, ultimately, two opposing forces formed above the Iron Wind Tribe. The Blood Mysterious Power, utterly domineering and with strong enduring force, occupied seven-tenths of the Vault of Heaven. The Frost Mysterious Power, though having strong corrosive effects, emanated from the power of Totem Worship concentrated by the belief of the tribe, and then transformed by the Cold Moon Snow Pythons own innate icy gift. It was not the true Fourth-Rank Law, so it barely occupied three-tenths of the area. Which was superior was clear at a glance. Endless vital force steamed atop the three-thousand-meter-tall humanoid alien races body, similar to that special innate ability of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, but this was not controlled by Cher itself. Instead, it was passively granted by the Enslavement Medal. Moreover, it was even more domineering than the innate gift of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, for it could not only enhance combat power across ranks, but also after the duration expired, the user would completely exhaust their own Vitality, a hefty price to pay. Knowing this, Song Chi did not waste time and gave Cher the order for a swift battle resolution through the Bridge of the Mind. The humanoid alien race raised its hand, and the Blood Mysterious Power gathered upon its arm before suddenly being hurled out. Boom! With a violent sonic boom, the shadow of a blood-colored giant fist formed by the Power of Laws suddenly launched forth, warping the void along its path and causing the colors of the world to change under the influence of this great momentum. Chapter 398 - 215: Colliding Laws - Enslavement of the Cold Moon Snow Python_2 ``` Boom! The blood-colored giant fist phantom struck the Mysterious Ice Domain, clashing the Law of Power with the Ice Law of the Starry Sea. Countless tiny fissures spread across tens of thousands of meters around the Iron Wind Tribe, marking the spatial rifts torn open by the full-power collision of the two Laws. Crack! Crack! Crack! Massive chunks of Mysterious Ice shattered, falling like a terrifying hail of ice-arrows throughout the Iron Wind Tribe, wreaking further devastation upon the already severely wounded wolf barbarians. Clearly, under the clash of the two forces of Law, the Ice Law of the Cold Moon Snow Python was at a considerable disadvantage. Upon seeing this, Song Chi aboard the Cangqiong in the distance was not surprised, after all, having only partial control of Fourth Rank might, how could it compare to a true Fourth Rank being? Without hesitation, Cher pressed the attack, the Blood Mysterious Power spreading further, forcefully compressing the frost power of the Cold Moon Snow Python. Hiss! Above the cold bone pond, the head of the Cold Moon Snow Python emerged and let out a sky-piercing hiss; in the next second, its body swept out of the water, causing tumultuous splashes over the frigid pond before shooting straight up towards the Vault of Heaven. The mysterious totem patterns on its body flickered with ghost light, while the diminishing Mysterious Ice power above, now occupying only a fifth of the region, rapidly converged towards the serpent, precipitating the swift crystallization of ice upon the snakes body. In mere seconds, the original silver-white giant serpent, over two thousand meters long, transformed into an over three-thousand-meter Mysterious Ice serpent, the overwhelming might of Fourth Rank spreading out, scattering the Blood Mysterious Power that had previously dominated eighty percent of the region and resulting in a tense stand-off equally divided. Having witnessed all this from the Cangqiong, Song Chi had a clear understanding of the situation. "So this is the Totem True Body of the totem spirit beast..." Muttering to himself, a streak of purple light suddenly shot out from his brow. Shortly after, a purple brilliance blazed beside the two titanic figures, and with Song Chis prior warning, the humanoid alien Cher quickly looked up and caught the purple light. Then, under the gaze of the ice crystal serpent ahead, the purple light began to expand rapidly, eventually forming an ink cyan long spear over three thousand five hundred meters in length. That was the [Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear]! With the infusion of Chers Law of Power, the Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear shifted in brilliance as its pale cyan hue turned to scarlet. In a fierce motion, Cher thrust out a streak of blood-colored spear light that surged towards the ice crystal serpent. The great battle commenced. Boom! Boom! Boom! The terrifying sounds of impacts echoed through heaven and earth, shaking the land of the Iron Wind Tribe within a ten-thousand-mile radius as it trembled violently. When Fourth Rank life forms unleashed their full strength on a Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, this was the result; due to the Level of the Floating Land itself, its ground density and spatial stability couldnt bear the onslaught of Fourth Rank Level attacks. Thus, the presence of Fourth Rank beings on a Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land could, with their every move, cause irreparable destruction to the entire Floating Land. More than ten minutes later, the earth-shattering battle finally came to an end. The ice armor surrounding the ice crystal serpent had completely shattered, and its white scales were riddled with dreadful woundsthe marks left by the Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear. Clearly, facing a true Fourth Rank being, the Cold Moon Snow Python, which possessed only a portion of Fourth Rank power through totem belief, was ultimately defeated, seriously injured by the Fourth Rank Cher. This was still due to Song Chi proactively issuing an order; otherwise, it might well have been completely devoid of life by now. Hum! Hum! Hum! Amid the low rumbling of engines, the Cangqiong hidden in the distance burst out from the forest, speeding directly above the devastated Iron Wind Tribe. Well... it could no longer be called the Iron Wind Tribe, for in the bombardment and ravaging by the forces of the two Laws, the entire place had long since turned to ruins, with not a single wolf barbarian left alive. ``` Read exclusive adventures at novelhall.Co?m Song Chi was not surprised. This was a direct confrontation between two Fourth Rank units, and even from over a hundred thousand meters away, the dark matter energy shield on the surface of Cang Qiong nearly overloaded because of it. If not for the feature of the neutron star core armor, the warship armor of Cang Qiong would have probably worn down by half, let alone the wolf barbarians in the core region of the battle zone between these two Fourth Rank units. Cang Qiong descended slowly, and when it was about a hundred meters away from the nearly dead Cold Moon Snow Python below, Song Chi stopped the warship, and the Enslavement Medal was activated again. A red mark shot straight downward. Song Chi didnt ask Cher to hold back on a whim. The Blood Mysterious Power in this Cold Moon Snake was clearly not ordinary, and even though it only had part of the Fourth-Rank Combat Power through the Power of Belief of totems, this did not change the fact that its genetic bloodline was powerful. One had to understand that the Blood Barbarian Continent below was not one of those Starry Sea Floating Lands that had touched upon Level 4. The initial Soul Spirit Floating Land developed some characteristics of Fourth Rank because it was stuck at the threshold of ascension to Level 4, and that ultimately triggered the birth of two life entities at the Half-Step Fourth Rank. However, this Cold Moon Snow Python had clearly reached the Half-Step Fourth Rank solely by its own strength. Strictly speaking, its Blood Mysterious Power was even stronger than that of Tuogu Hong and might even be categorized into the Fifth Tier of the Song familys genetic bloodline spectrum. After all, Tuogu Hong had only touched upon the Third Rank Level on a Level 2 Floating Land, while the Cold Moon Snow Python had ascended a whole Great Rank. The difficulty between Third Rank and Fourth Rank was self-evident. Inside Cang Qiong, the miniaturized Thorned Flying Dragon had disappeared; Song Chi had sealed it within the Ruins Market. There was no other choice, as there were not enough slots for enslavement. Soon, Song Chi frowned slightly as his first attempt at enslavement failed! Although he had been prepared for this, it still cast a shadow over his heart. Chers frenzy was not yet over, but more than half the time had passed. Every second they stayed here meant one less second to deal with another large tribe. He could not afford to waste too much time here. However, no matter how urgent it was, the fact that the Cold Moon Snow Python briefly stepped into the Fourth Rank could not be denied. After being briefly affected by the Ice Law, its resistance to the enslavement mark had greatly increased. This resulted in nearly ten consecutive attempts at enslavement failing unavoidably. Song Chi was eager to send Cher to another large wolf barbarian tribe but was also worried that the Cold Moon Snow Python might have some tricks up its sleeve. After some thought, he had no choice but to enhance the Enslavement Medal component temporarily. Fortunately, in the past two months, he had obtained another two hundred strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin through the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform. With what he had left, it was sufficient for a temporary enhancement of the Enslavement Medal. Soon, the Enslavement Medal was enhanced to lv39. As expected, its attributes did not change muchneither the number of enslavement marks nor the cooldown time for the frenzy feature saw any significant modification. But as Song Chi launched the enslavement mark once more, this time it met with much less resistance, successfully enslaving the Cold Moon Snow Python. After completing the enslavement, Song Chi did not have time to ponder; with the Minimization technology, he shrank the Cold Moon Snow Python into its miniaturized form. Cher was handled in the same manner. After bringing both on board the warship, Cang Qiong soared into the sky. Heading straight for another large tribe a hundred thousand kilometers away. This tribe was called the Blood Elephant Tribe, and its totem spirit beast was a Wild Elephant. Song Chi had taken the initiative to learn about them beforehand, and upon arriving at the tribe, Cher immediately headed for the Wild Elephant. The battle between them quickly ensued. Compared to the Iron Wind Tribes Cold Moon Snow Python, the strength of this Wild Elephant was visibly weaker, merely at the Third Rank Peak. Even though it could momentarily wield some power of the Fourth Rank due to the Totem True Body and Power of Belief, it was far inferior to Cher in a frenzied state, and it quickly fell to Chers Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear. Chapter 399 - 216: Harvest - Orange Oddities [Totem Spirit Column] Compared to the Cold Moon Snow Python, Song Chi was much less interested in the wasteland mammoth. It wasnt just because the Enslavement Medals mark wasnt enough, but also because its potential fell short of beings like Tuogu Hong, Thorned Flying Dragon, and the Cold Moon Snow Python. Song Chi reckoned that the bloodline potential of this wasteland mammoth could at best be ranked third tier within the Song familys genetic lineage, which was on the same level as creatures like the Chimera and the Komodon Giant Serpent. It had some value, but not a great deal. Of course, having said that he did not hold it in high regard, he didnt let Cher kill the mammoth. Instead, he quickly sealed the Cold Moon Snow Python in the Ruins Market and then enslaved it with the Enslavement Medal. And it wasnt to keep the wasteland mammoth around. After he returned, he would throw it to his grandfather to improve the success rate of the Furious Lions upgradethis was to maximize its value. As for sealing it in the Ruins Market like Tuogu Hong and Cher earlier to serve as a carrier for the Enslavement Mark: Furious Trait, that wasnt feasible. Beings like Tuogu Hong and Cher, their size does not exceed fifteen meters normally. Its only when they use special abilities that they swell to kilometers in length, so sealing them in the Ruins Market does not cause any other impact. But for a wasteland mammoth, with its size exceeding a kilometer, it took up a massive space, causing great inconvenience to the Ruins Market. This could be seen from the current situation inside the Ruins Market. The Thorned Flying Dragon, along with the Cold Moon Snow Python, with their combined kilometer-sized bodies, had already occupied half of the space in the Ruins Market. This was when the marketplace wasnt open for trade. Otherwise, it would certainly have significantly affected the number of alien species that could enter. After dealing with the wasteland mammoth, Song Chi severely wounded nearly twenty Third Rank wolf barbarians from the Blood Elephant Tribe and imprisoned them in specially made cages inside the Cangqiongs hanger. Along with the mammoth, they would all contribute to the success rate of the Furious Lions upgrade. After clearing out all the wolf barbarians, it was finally time to tally the spoils. The Blood Elephant Tribes legacy spanned just over a thousand years. Compared to the Iron Wind Tribe, it was quite lacking. While it also possessed a Totem Spirit Column, the time for nurturing was too short and the baptism by the Power of Belief was insufficient, failing to transform it into a Strange Object, which greatly disappointed Song Chi. However, in their tribes secret vault, he managed to find 400 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, over 3000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, and there was no need to mention the First Rank and Zero Rank. Even though he didnt find any Starry Sea Oddities or Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, he did get lucky by obtaining a Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, a valuable component for upgrading the Cang Qiong to a Cruiser, which was a pleasant surprise. After the Blood Elephant Tribe, it was naturally the Iron Wind Tribes turn. Song Chi felt a bit excited, as there was an Orange Oddity waiting for him there. But before heading to the Iron Wind Tribe, Song Chi first sent Chers corpse onto the Cang Qiong. After killing the wasteland mammoth, the active period of the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy had ended, and Cher, having burned through all of its Vitality, naturally died as well. For this enslaved life entity that had burnt its own life for him, it was only right in both affection and reason to give it a proper burial. He planned to take it back and later bury it by Green Moon Lake. The first carrier of the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, "the Komodon Giant Serpent," was also buried there. Having finished these tasks, the Cang Qiong quickly soared into the sky. In just over a minute, Song Chi had returned to the location of the Iron Wind Tribe. The first place he went to was the Cold Bone Pool. With the Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane component in place, there was no need to worry about the pool water causing any damage to the Cang Qiong. As for the extreme coldness at the bottom of the pool, it mattered even less. In front of the Red Quality Neutron Star Core Armor, such levels of coldness were hardly a concern. Soon, the Cang Qiong descended to the bottom of the pool without any surprises. Indeed, within the region once dominated by the Cold Moon Snow Python, there was an Orange Quality Strange Object from the Starry Sea. The reason the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had not discovered it earlier was because the Cold Moon Snow Python sealed it away with special frost powers, but now those were gone. With a Traction Beam shooting out from the Cang Qiong, the brightly glowing orange object was pulled into the warship. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, under the watchful gaze of Song Chi, the Strange Object that had been transformed into a shipborne component revealed its unique attributes. Totem Spirit Column lv0 Continue reading stories on novelhall.Co?m Quality: Orange Feature: Totem Pattern Feature 2: Totem True Body Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Bind a lifeform and transform it into a Totem spirit beast {currently bound (Cold Moon Snow Python)}. Administer sacrifices and worship to the Totem spirit beast, automatically accumulating Totem Faith Value. The Totem spirit beast can use the Totem Faith to bestow special enhancements upon itself or those who worship the totem. Faith Pool: 0/10000 (each Zero Rank worshiper can provide 1 Faith Value per day) No Charge or Buffer required UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Spectral Energy Points, 10 Life Cores (Zero Rank) {Totem Pattern: Inscribe worshippers of Zero Rank with a Totem Pattern within a 10,000-meter radius of the Totem Spirit Column. The inscribed can actively activate the Totem Pattern to enhance themselves for 1 minute, with a Cooldown Time of 72 hours.} Chapter 400 - 216: Harvest - Orange Oddities [Totem Spirit Column]_2 ``` {Totem True Body: Within a radius of ten thousand meters from the Totem Spirit Column, Zero Rank worship creatures fully activate all Totem Patterns on their body surface, entering the Totem True Body form, Combat Power is comprehensively enhanced, duration 20s, Cooldown Time 720 hours.} After reading the attributes of this special component, a glint flashed through Song Chis eyes. "It really is the Totem Spirit Column..." He had been somewhat guessing whether this Strange Object might be the Totem Spirit Column that Hei Xie mentioned several times, and now it seemed his guess was correct. And judging from the attributes of this Totem Spirit Column, it was undoubtedly a very extraordinary component. It can actively provide considerable empowerment to the worshiped creatures, although there are various limitations such as Faith Value consumption and effective range. Yet, it does not have the fatal side effects associated with the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Trait, which is its greatest advantage. If it could be combined and used together with the Enslavement Medal component, or even activate Totem True Body and Enslavement Mark: Frenzy at the same time, the effects could certainly be more extraordinary than usual. Thinking this, a surge of excitement rushed through Song Chis heart, and he eagerly wanted to test the combined effects of these two abilities. However, due to the Cooldown of the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, this was not possible. With joy, the component was loaded onto the Cang Qiong, but he didnt rush to enhance it. Instead, he began searching the ruins of the Iron Wind Tribe. The Blood Elephant Tribe had their own tribal secret treasures, and the Iron Wind Tribe, with a history of over five thousand years, was unlikely not to possess one. Song Chi held great expectations for the secret treasure of this ancient tribe. However, the previous battle had turned the entire tribal architecture into ruins, making the search exceedingly difficult. It was only after several hours that he finally found the secret treasure in a corner. And the final outcome did not disappoint. Compared to the Blood Elephant Tribe, the Iron Wind Tribes foundation was indeed much more substantial. There were as many as 800 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, tens of thousands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, and over a hundred thousand strands of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origin. More importantly, Song Chi obtained 10 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin from this secret treasure, which was the biggest surprise. With the 5 strands he originally had, he now had a total of 15 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. Adding the 40 strands his grandfather owed him, that totaled to 55 strands. With so many strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, even seasoned Third Rank Torch Captains would probably have a similar amount. Additionally, in this secret treasure was a Strange Object that could be converted to a Purple Engine, which could later be handed over to the family in exchange for Golden Merit Points. After taking inventory of all the gains, it was almost time to return. Song Chi thought for a moment and decided to set the only Spatial Anchor Point from the Ruins Market on the Blood Barbarian Continent. This Floating Land had great future value. After all, beyond the Iron Wind and Blood Elephant tribes, there were more than ten other large wolf barbarian tribes on this Third Rank Floating Land in the east of the continent, and there could be other Strange Objects like the Totem Spirit Column among them. Of course, Song Chi was not capable of exploring here in the short term without the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Trait; he truly did not have the confidence to battle the spirit beasts of those large wolf barbarian tribes that possessed some Fourth Rank powers. He would wait until the Cooldown of the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Trait ended or until his grandfather successfully advanced to Fourth Rank before considering another scavenging trip to the Blood Barbarian Continent. Furthermore, a Third Rank Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land was also valuable enough to justify sending a large number of clan members from within the Pulse for sustained development. Once the Spatial Anchor Point was set, the Cang Qiong quickly ascended into the skies of the Blood Barbarian Continent, and a few minutes later, intense spatial fluctuations ensued. ... At the Green Moon Manor, in the council hall of the Tenth Direct Vein. Song Mingsong sat elevated in the main seat. To his left and right were Song Shan and Bai Xiuqin, who had also ascended to Third Rank just like the flagship. Besides them, there were core members of the Pulse such as Song Hai, Song Chao, and Zhao Hongxue, along with a number of Second Rank Torch Captains who joined the Pulse later. At this time, Song Mingsong, seated at the head, spoke: ``` "The high-end combat power of the Bailing Civilization has already been completely wiped out. The pulse has decided that we will set out for the Bailing Starfield in a month to begin sustained development. The transfer warships are also ready. Does anyone have any objections?" "This is the first time since the opening of our Tenth Direct Vein that well be embarking on large-scale development of an Alien Star Domain possessing a Third Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. Everyone must make all necessary preparations." At this time, Song Hua, a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain who had just joined the vein a little over a year ago, spoke up: "Vein Leader, the Bailing Civilization has only just been preliminarily cleared out, and you and Deputy Vein Master Song Shan are currently busy with the joint exploration of the Alien Star Domain. If we hurry over for development now, and if there are any remaining Third Rank Bailing Tribe warships in the Bailing Starfield, wouldnt that be...?" Hearing this, Song Mingsong affirmed: "Rest assured, when Little Chi returns, he will go with you to the Bailing Starfield and temporarily take charge for a while." With these words, the few Second Rank Torch Ship Captains who joined the vein later fixed their gazes, voicing no further dissent. Today, the entire Tenth Direct Vein, or rather the entire Dinghai Song family, has a full understanding of who Song Chi is. Not long ago, the upper echelons of the family had already announced the list of candidates for the Seventh Sequence. Everyone on the list now enjoys tremendous fame within the entire Song family and even has a certain reputation beyond the Dinghai Star Domain. As one of those on the list, Song Chi is naturally no exception. All members of the Song family are clear about one thing: those who make it onto this list have flagships that at least possess the combat power of a Third Rank cruiser, because for the Dinghai Song Familys sequence, this is only the minimum requirement. The meeting ended, and everyone left one after another. At that moment, a faint rumble of engines came from above Green Moon Manor. It was the Cang Qiong, just returning from exploring the Alien Star Domain. In his grandparents courtyard, Song Chi soon learned that he had to go and temporarily oversee the Bailing Starfield in a month. He had no objection to that. As his grandfather and uncle had said, the Bailing Civilization was just an ordinary Third Rank low-level civilization, with only the typical standard Third Rank combat units and nothing that could pose a threat to the Cang Qiong. After nodding in agreement, Song Chi summoned the Cang Qiong and brought out nearly twenty gravely wounded Third Rank wolf barbarians and a Third Rank Peak wild plains barbarian elephant. Song Mingsong was straightforward. In the past two months, the Second Rank Torch Ship Captains of the pulse hadnt been idle. Those capable had all tried to capture some Third Rank Alien Race units during their exploration of alien Star Domains, allowing the Furious Lion to kill them in the end as a way to possibly enhance the likelihood of the Furious Lions ascent to the Fourth Rank. This was also the biggest advantage of having the backing of a power: there wasnt the kind of political maneuvering seen in the outside world. When one is on the brink of advancement, the others in the power would go all out to help, as many hands make light work, thereby maximizing the chance of a successful advancement. However, despite having some mental preparation, when Song Mingsong saw the nearly twenty Third Rank wolf barbarians and the Third Rank Peak wild plains barbarian elephant brought down from the Cang Qiong all at once, he was still a bit surprised. The number was indeed frightening. Collecting his thoughts and after controlling the Furious Lion to kill each of the Third Rank wolf barbarians and the wild plains barbarian elephant, Song Mingsong left their corpses aside. These bodies would be handed over to the family to exchange for certain Merit Points. Once the family sent someone to collect all the bodies, Song Chi asked: "Grandfather, whats the current success rate of Furious Lions promotion?" Song Mingsong naturally wouldnt hide anything from his grandson. Without much hesitation, he stated directly: Enjoy more content from novelhall.Co?m "Not bad. With your more or less assistance, plus the military exploits against the Bailing Civilization, the success rate has now exceeded 28%." Upon hearing this, Song Chi frowned instantly, his joy turning into concern in a flash. This number was far less than what he had imagined!! Chapter 401 - 217: The Fire Seed Strange Object Worth 150 Points of Golden Merit PS: Some people say the success rate for advancing to Fourth Rank is too high. After giving it some thought, I admit it was exaggerated, so Ive made some changes, which are detailed below. ... Hearing this, Song Chi frowned. "Only 28%? Is it that difficult to increase?" Your adventure continues at novelhall.Co?m Keep in mind that after killing that Golden Armored Giant Beast and adding that drop of the Vampire Marquiss Primordial Blood, the success rate had already reached 22%. Now, if its only 28%, that means nearly three months have passed, and with the assistance of many family members, the Furious Lion with the combat power units of Third-Rank aliens has been killed at least a hundred times, and yet thats only increased the success rate by 6%. By such calculation, the success rate provided by a Third-Rank unit is only about 0.05%. This alone is sufficient to demonstrate the difficulty of a Cruiser advancing to a Zhulu Warship. However, if we wait for the acquisition of the Fourth-Rank Life Crystal, the Earth Attribute Law Crystal, and the Ten Thousand Years Pure Yang Stone, three special materials, and include their 10%, thats 38%. Additionally, with nine more months left, if everyone within the pulse continues to help with a unified effort, it should not be a problem to push the success rate over 50% at the end. Moreover, if we can get the Ten Thousand Years Mo Moon Sap from the familys Mo Moon Secret Realm, that success rate can even reach above 55%. A success rate over fifty percent for advancing to Fourth-Rank Zhulu Warship is, by all means, quite a terrifying success rate. While pondering this, Song Mingsong laughed heartily. "Its not low at all, especially since youve benefited from your previous fierce battle with that Golden Armored Giant Beast." "But then again, if advancing to Fourth Rank were that easy, wouldnt we see Fourth-Rank Torch Ship Captains everywhere in Torch Human Civilization? But whats the reality?" Having said that, without waiting for Song Chi to say more, Song Mingsong waved his hand and said, "Alright, you dont need to worry about this. Your uncle and I will continue to hunt high-level Aliens in the Alien Star Domain. It shouldnt be difficult to increase the Furious Lions advancement success rate to over 40%. Just focus on accumulating Golden Merit Points!" ... Song Chi didnt say anything more about this. As for the Blood Barbarian Continent, the Furious Lion had not yet advanced to a Zhulu Warship, and it wasnt suitable to go there due to the great danger. Besides, it wasnt advisable to reveal the Spatial Anchor Point of the Ruins Market. They still had to wait for the buffer period of the "Space Beacon Emitter" to plant a new Pathfinder Mark there. While thinking this over, Song Chi returned to his personal courtyard. After a brief stay, he once again took control of the Cang Qiong, soaring into the sky and heading straight to the Family Merit Hall. His goal was simple: To purchase a sufficient quantity of Fire Attribute Materials. The next Ruins Market trade was imminent, and if nothing unexpected happened, this time the Fire Elemental Life would bring at least six pieces of Purple Quality Fire Seed that could be converted into Seed of Torch Fire Source UpRank to exchange for that strand of Orange Quality "Red Origin Heavenly Fire." Besides this predetermined trade, Song Chi was also quite interested in the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, the Firethorn Fruit, and the Heart of the Millennium Fire Camphor Wood Tree in the Fire Elemental Lifes possession. As it was a Fire Elemental Life and interested in Fire Attribute Materials, he wanted to try to use a large quantity of Fire Attribute Materials for an exchange. Its background was indeed a whole Fire Elemental World, teeming with Fire Attribute Materials - but dont forget, there wasnt only one creature in that Fire Elemental World. With a large number of Fire Attribute creatures accumulating, even if there were many Fire Attribute Materials, there would still be a shortage of supply. Thus, he believed this strategy had a good chance of success. In the Merit Tower, Song Chi, who still had over one hundred thousand Ordinary Merit Points at hand, began a large-scale exchange from the 1st to the 29th floor. 10 Merit Points for one ton of Flame Iron 100 Merit Points for 10kg of Fire Copper 50 Merit Points for one Fire Mulberry Tree 1000 Merit Points for one Blazing Crystal ... Soon, over one hundred thousand Ordinary Merit Points were spent. Afterwards, he visited the 30th floor and exchanged a Top-Rank Purple Quality engine with the family, successfully gaining 5 Golden Merit Points. Adding to his previous balance, his Golden Merit Points reached 11 once again. Having completed these transactions, Song Chi returned to Green Moon Manor to cultivate the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. While visualizing, he calmly awaited the next Ruins Market trade. Several days later, the next Ruins Market trade officially commenced. As expected, the Fire Elemental Life arrived on time with eight portions of Purple Quality Seed of Torch Fire Source UpRank. Out of the eight Fire Seeds, beyond the two that could not be converted to UpRank Fire Source, the remaining six could all be converted to Seed of Torch Fire Source UpRank. Among them, besides the "Heavenly Abyss Conflagration," there were two more called "Dry Element Holy Flame" that could also be converted to Top-Rank Purple Quality Fire Source UpRank. With that calculation, 40+40+40+10+10+10=150 Just these six Fire Seeds alone would be enough to exchange for sufficient Golden Merit Points in the Family Merit Hall, permitting him to obtain a strand of Orange Quality Fire Source UpRank. The other two strands that could not be converted were more like bonus gifts, essentially obtained for free. Seeing the Fire Elemental Life in the center of the shop with an expectant look, the projection screen before it changed, and finally turned into one word. [Yes!] As soon as this word appeared, a mysterious force surged into the Oddity Exchange Shop. Subsequently, all eight strands of Purple Quality Fire Seed were swept up. The two that could not be converted were left in the Oddity Exchange Shop to become two completely new offerings behind the counters. The remaining six vanished into thin air, leaving no trace, and then the "Red Origin Heavenly Fire" slowly fell into the hands of the Fire Elemental Life. Chapter 402 - 217: The Fire Seed Strange Object Worth 150 Points of Golden Merit_2 ... Meanwhile, as the excited Fire Elemental Life left the Oddity Exchange Shop and headed towards the free stall area, Song Chi quickly set up his own stall at the perfect moment. At this moment, he had transformed himself into a two-meter-tall, Second-Rank wolf barbarian. Swish! As he laid out a large amount of Fire Attribute Resources on the stall, the careful Fire Elemental Life, who had safely stored away the "Red Origin Heavenly Fire," was unsurprisingly attracted by the array of Fire Attribute Materials on his stall. It was still that distinctive voice. "Boss, how much are these Fire Attribute Materials?" Having anticipated this, Song Chi quickly replied, "Item exchange, preferably Fire Attribute Resources!" Hearing this, the Fire Elemental Life rummaged through its belongings. After taking out the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, Fire Copper, Thousand Year Fire Camphor Heartwood, Firethorn Fruits, and other items, it spoke again: "Will these do?" Song Chi felt a tinge of excitement in his heart, but maintained a composed exterior, pointing at the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence and the Firethorn Fruit and said, "These two are quite acceptable. Do you have any more of them in hand?" The Fire Elemental Life hesitated. "The Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence wont do; its rather rare and depends on luck to find. I can get more Firethorn Fruits later, but that wont be until the next Ruins Market trade, you..." Hearing this, Song Chi, who was prepared, immediately produced the "Ruins Market Guest Token." "Dont worry, I will be able to enter the Ruins Market next time as well." With that, he took the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, Thousand Year Fire Camphor Heartwood, and Firethorn Fruit from the hands of the Fire Elemental Life, and at the same time, pushed most of the Fire Attribute Materials on the stall to the other party. "These should be enough to exchange for these three items. Additionally, if you can get older Firethorn Fruits next time, I can provide even more Fire Attribute Materials!" With the transaction satisfying both parties, the Fire Elemental Life had no reason to refuse. However, at this moment, Song Chi noticed that it had yet to collect the batch of Fire Attribute Materials. "Whats the matter?" The Fire Elemental Life looked distressfully at the large batch of Fire Attribute Materials and said, "I cant carry so much stuff out in one trip." Hearing this, Song Chi, disguised as a wolf barbarian, feigned surprise, "You dont know? Isnt there a Star Origin Empire Shop inside the Ruins Market? Havent you been there?" Fire Elemental Life: ??? Facing the puzzled look on the others face, Song Chi, who had been tracking the others whereabouts all along, pretended to be unaware, "No wonder, watch closely!" As soon as he finished speaking, he reached behind and took out two palm-sized capsule boxes. He then gently tapped on the capsule boxes, which slowly opened. Song Chi then flipped his hand and poured out a large quantity of Fire Attribute Materials from the capsule boxes. These materials were also exchanged from the Family Merit Hall previously, but he hadnt used that many in the trade with the Fire Elemental Life. The Fire Elemental Lifes eyes, glowing with fiery flames, blinked. It coveted the large amount of Fire Attribute Materials in the hands of the wolf barbarian before it, secretly planning to gather more Firethorn Fruits once it returned to the Fire Elemental World. The Firethorn Fruit was only effective for Fire Attribute Physical Life, and useless for an elemental life like it; the trade was a guaranteed profit for it. At the same time, it was also greatly interested in the two capsule boxes in Song Chis hands. Despite being only the size of a palm, they could contain so many things, which truly aroused its curiosity. In response, Song Chi, understanding what it was thinking, said: "These things are called storage capsules, and they are a type of storage device jointly launched by the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Star Origin Empire stores. Dont be fooled by their palm-sized appearance; the space inside is actually one cubic meter." Having said that, Song Chi pointed down the central street of the Ruins Market. "All right, boss, keep the things here for a moment..." Walking along the street of the Ruins Market, passing by three-story inns, oddity exchange shops, cultivation cottages, special resource acquisition stores, the House of Silver, Floating Land Origin exchange shops, centaur stalls, mineral resource stores, he finally reached the Star Origin Empire store specializing in Fire Elemental Life. As he passed the House of Silver, Goblin Luke, who was idly sitting in his own shop, curled his lip with envy. The recent launch of storage capsules by the Star Origin Empire store, along with the heavy promotion on the Ruins Market entrances magic screen, had made the rival shops business extremely hot, which made Luke quite jealous. Luke had tried numerous times to cooperate with Elon, hoping to buy a large number of storage capsules from him to sell at high prices back in the Silver Goblin Empire, but eventually found that Elon had already signed a related agreement with the Ruins Market. Apart from a small amount for sale within the market itself, large batches could only be sold with the markets own approval. Moreover, since the market itself was accumulating a large number of storage capsules, how could it be the turn of the great Goblin Luke? At the Star Origin Empire store, as soon as the Fire Elemental Life walked in, it immediately inquired about storage capsules. Behind the counter, Elon said with a smile: "Storage capsules, you say? We have three types here in our shop." "The first type is just the size of a palm, with one cubic meter of internal space, priced at 3 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. The second type is about thirty centimeters long, with two cubic meters of internal space, priced at 1 strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. The third type is about forty centimeters long, with four cubic meters of internal space, priced at 5 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Which type would you like?" After considering, the Fire Elemental Life said: "Give me one of each type, no, make it three of the first type!" Just as it was about to take out the not-so-plentiful Floating Land Origin from its body, Elon interrupted from behind the counter: "Im really sorry, but unless you can offer a Starry Sea Oddity, each person can purchase only one of each type of storage capsule!" In the end, the Fire Elemental Life took out 3 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin and 6 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin to buy one of each type of storage capsule. Song Chi watched the entire scene with utter clarity but felt little emotional change. Because this purchase restriction was precisely what he had implemented. As for the reason, firstly, even though Elon had gained some influence in the Star Origin Empire over more than a year, the number of storage capsules he could buy at low prices each month was still very limited. Find adventures on novelhall.Co?m Secondly, Song Chi was also accumulating these storage capsules, planning to sell them in the Torch Human Civilization Territory later on. Moreover, he wanted to increase the circulation of strange objects within the Ruins Market. Admittedly, this restriction was likely to only draw out strange objects of White and Blue Quality, but at least that was better than nothing. As time passed, at the close of the Ruins Market, Song Chi once again took out both the [Ruins Market Guest Token] and [Ruins Market Walking Rank], initiating another auction. The result was quite disappointing, as nothing satisfactory appeared. The only pleasant surprise might have been the Fire Elemental Lifes intense interest after seeing the newly attributed [Ruins Market Walking Rank], with flames flickering uncertainly all over its body, which led Song Chi to have some significant anticipation for its future actions. What Song Chi didnt know was that the turmoil in the heart of the Fire Elemental Life far exceeded his imagination. Compared to the [Ruins Market Guest Token]s monthly single entry to the Ruins Market, this [Ruins Market Walking Rank] was simply a life-saving treasure, and in the highly chaotic Fire Elemental World, it was exactly what it needed most. Seeing that the auction had no result, Song Chi didnt linger. When the time came, he immediately concluded the trading session of this Ruins Market. As for the exchange of Floating Land Origin, he had already adjusted the exchange prices at the Floating Land Origin exchange shops, just as he had listed them at his stall before, and this indeed resulted in a significant increase in the exchange amount of Floating Land Origin in the last two trading sessions of the Ruins Market. After exiting the Ruins Market and holding six strands of Purple Fire Seed, Song Chis only thought was to rush to the Family Merit Hall as quickly as possible to exchange for the Orange Quality Fire Source UpRank. Chapter 403 - 218: Promotion - The Purple Torch Seed Of course, before heading to the Family Merit Hall, Song Chi first gathered the core members of the lineage for a discussion. And when they heard that he had taken out six Purple Fire Sources for UpRank at once, three of which were Top Rank Purple, all the elders in the lineage were once again thoroughly shocked. The one who felt the most aggrieved was none other than Song Chao, who had recently scrapped together with great difficulty two Top Rank Purple Fire Sources for UpRank, allowing him and Chen Lixia to advance to the Blue Torch. And now, not much time had passed, and his own son had taken out six Fire Sources for UpRank all at once, making him feel like he, as a father, was losing face. By his side, Chen Lixia shot him a harsh glance, the intent clear. "What, are you going to compare yourself to your own son now?" Only then did Song Chao laugh and shake his head, finally accepting the fact that his son had indeed surpassed him. Experience tales at novelhall.Co?m Although the lineage elders were envious, having recently spent most of their fortunes preparing for the Copper Mountain Continent operation, they clearly did not have so many Golden Merit Points to offer now and could only shake their heads in resignation. Although everyone had allocated a good number of Titanium Crystals during the previous operation, they needed the Titanium Crystals themselves and couldnt possibly use them to exchange for the Fire Sources for UpRank now. Seeing that no one spoke up, Song Chi did not stay long at home but headed straight for the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. ... On the 49th floor of the Family Merit Tower, at the Merit Points exchange counter. "Are you sure you want to exchange all six Purple Fire Seeds for Golden Merit Points?" On the inside of the counter, the clan member on duty today looked slightly surprised. Even though he had been working on the 30th floor and above of the Family Merit Hall for quite some time, he had seen many precious materials, resources, and Strange Objects from various clan members, and even Orange Oddities more than once, the moment of someone bringing out six Fire Sources for UpRank all at once was truly a first for him. Upon receiving Song Chis confirmation again, the man stopped asking questions and reported the number of Golden Merit Points the six Fire Seeds could be exchanged for, one by one. "Due to the special nature of the UpRank Fire Source, the family will purchase it at full price, so these six Fire Sources for UpRank can ultimately be exchanged for 150 Golden Merit Points. Pass me your Communication Bracelet!" After some operations, Song Chis personal account was successfully credited with an additional 150 Golden Merit Points, totaling 161 Points. As he turned and walked towards the stairs connecting to the 50th floor, many figures nearby sent curious glances his way. The six Fire Sources for UpRank he had just exchanged had clearly caught their attention. However, after seeing Song Chis face, everyones curiosity turned to realization. Several Third Rank clansmen even approached him proactively. "Hello, you must be the clan brother Song Chi!" Seeing this, Song Chi could only turn and respond with a polite smile. "Fellow clan brothers, may I ask..." These people recognized him because of the familys Seventh Sequence candidacy list, but he did not know them. "Song Bin of the geo-vein lineage, Ive long heard of clan brother Song Chis many encounters and his early candidacy for the family sequence. As I bumped into you today, I thought Id come over and say hello." "Song Ye of The First Direct Lineage..." "Song Xiao of the third Direct Lineage..." After exchanging greetings with everyone, and having met the requirement of 100 Golden Merit Points, Song Chi went up to the 59th floor to the counter where the Magma Core Fire was located. [Golden Merit Points -130, current balance: 31 Points.] With the prompt from the Quantum Communication Bracelet, Song Chi successfully exchanged for the strand of Orange Standard UpRank Fire Source. Having gotten what he wanted, he did not linger any longer. On White Jade Square at the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Cang Qiong lay quietly, waiting for the [Purple River Translocation Device] to Buffer. Song Chi was not in a hurry to Enhance the warship components. Later, he would need to use this [Magma Core Fire] to promote his own Seed of Torch, and this step was the most crucial and could not afford any mishaps. Otherwise, all efforts would be for naught. His parents had already solemnly instructed him to return to the Chi lineage quickly after exchanging for the Orange Fire Seed where they, along with his grandmother, would personally oversee the process for him. Several hours later, Song Chi, having returned from the Ruins Market, guided the Cang Qiong to slowly ascend into the air. Inside a secret chamber beneath Green Moon Manor, Song Chi sat cross-legged on a stone platform to one side, his eyes tightly shut as he focused on adjusting his condition to its peak. Outside, Bai Xiuqin, Song Chao, and Chen Lixia stood by the door with serious expressions, maintaining the highest level of vigilance. As for Song Mingsong and Song Shan, the two had already set off once more to a new Third Rank civilization Star Domain to continue hunting High-level Aliens and were not currently in the lineage. Inside the chamber, after what felt like an age, when Song Chi finally reopened his eyes and extended his hand, he firmly grasped the Orange Fire Seed hovering not far in front of him while Spectral Energy within his body circulated rapidly, eventually converging at the center of his brow. Having adjusted himself to the best state, Song Chi officially began engulfing the strand of Magma Core Fire. Under the convergence of Spectral Energy, the Ancestral Torch at the center of his brow slowly opened, making Song Chi resemble a divine practitioner with the ability to control the third eye, manifesting an extra eye at the center of his forehead that glinted with radiant blue light. The next second, he raised his right hand, and the Magma Core Fire in his palm began to drift towards his brow under the Absorbing Force emanated from the Ancestral Torch. A few seconds later, the Magma Core Fire, emitting a rich orange glow, completely entered the Ancestral Torch. As it entered, the Blue Torch in the Ancestral Aperture Chaos Space suddenly blazed more fiercely, as if it had encountered the best kind of accelerant. Chapter 404 - 218: Promotion - The Purple Seed of Torch_2 The instinct to advance was driving it, desiring to devour and merge with this strand of Magma Core Fire as quickly as possible. Under a traction far exceeding the past, the Magma Core Fire was rapidly moving toward the Seed of Torch at the center of the Ancestral Aperture. Sizzle sizzle sizzle! Upon formal contact, the Seed of Torch emitting blue light seemed as if a large handful of dry kindling had been added to it. The blue flames wildly leaped about, and the blazing Fire Seed was like an eternal glimmer within the chaos, illuminating the dim Ancestral Aperture Space. Although the Seed of Torch seemed like a wild horse injected with a stimulus, rampaging within the void of Chaos Space, the Magma Core Fire was quite the opposite. Under the devouring and merging by the Seed of Torch, it gradually dimmed, its dazzling orange glow slowly extinguishing until it was completely merged into the Seed of Torch. This entire process lasted about an hour. Once the devouring was thoroughly complete, the blue Seed of Torch also officially completed its transformation, turning from its original blue into a resplendent purple. When the Seed of Torch completed its transformation from blue to purple, Song Chis spirit was invigorated, for the energy he had expended to promote the fusion of the two flames fully recovered at that moment. In addition, with the blessing of the purple Seed of Torch, his spirit was more condensed than before, something that the blue Seed of Torch could not compare to. "Phew!" After carefully sensing the changes within himself and feeling exceptionally good, Song Chi resealed the Ancestral Torch, and the purple glow continuously emanating from the Ancestral Aperture Space also completely dissipated. However, in the instant when the Ancestral Torch was completely sealed, a purple flame flashed and disappeared in the depths of his eyes. Boom boom boom! The door to the secret chamber slowly opened, and the three people who had been waiting outside without ever leaving were about to inquire. But Song Chi spoke before they could. "Grandma, Dad, Mom, the promotion was successful!" Hearing this, the three, who had been tense up until now, finally showed genuine smiles on their faces. "Good, good, good..." Half an hour later, the news of Song Chis Seed of Torch successfully advancing to purple swept through all the core members ears within the pulse, and congratulations continued nonstop. However, it was limited to this. Following the advice of Bai Xiuqin, the news was temporarily sealed within the core members of the Tenth Direct Vein. Even if the news spread, the impact on Song Chi would be limited, after all, he was already a figure in the sight of all the Song family members. But Bai Xiuqins reasoning was simple: for those on the familys candidate list, this wasnt a big deal, and there was no need to spread it to common knowledge. Meanwhile, after chatting with a group of elders as well as Song Qi and Song You, Song Chi soon took his leave. The others understood that he had just advanced, and there must be many things on his flagship that needed to be sorted out, so they didnt hold him up. ... In Zhu Tian Ruins Market, within the free stall zone. After entering the market, Song Chi immediately summoned the Cang Qiong. With the advancement of the Seed of Torch and the significant loot from the Blood Barbarian Continent, combined with the remaining Titanium Crystal, it was the optimal time to substantially enhance the Cang Qiong, and he was eager to do so. Upon entering the Cang Qiong, the first thing Song Chi enhanced was not those components already strengthened to Lv39, but he turned his attention to the newly acquired [Totem Spirit Column]. This orange component required consumption of Faith Value for continued use, so the earlier it was enhanced to Third Rank, and the sooner Tuogu Hong, the Thorned Flying Dragon, and Zhao Lei among others were made believers to provide faith and rapidly fill the Faith Pool, the better. Without hesitation, he consumed several Zero Rank, First Rank Floating Land Origin, along with 690 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and 120 Titanium Crystals, directly enhancing it to Lv30. Then, using the [Enslavement Medal], Tuogu Hong and the Thorned Flying Dragon became believers of this component, and Song Chi also used a [Ruins Market Walking Rank] to add Zhao Lei, far away in the Asteroid Belt, to the list. However, Soul Master and Soul Two were not eligible, as they were Third Rank and could not enter the Ruins Market through a [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. They would have to wait for Song Chis subsequent exploration of the ancient battlefield in the starry sky, to also make them believers, imprint them with Totem Patterns, and he could also try with their subordinates, the Third-Rank Chimera and Blackwater Xuan Snake. After all this, looking at the attributes of the [Totem Spirit Column], it indeed showed a significant difference. Totem Spirit Column Lv30 ``` Quality: Orange ... Faith Pool: 20/80000 (Each Third Rank worshipper can provide 8 Faith Points per day) No Charge or Buffer Required Upgrade Requirement: 15 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 40000 Spectral Energy Points, 15 Third Rank Life Cores, 32 Titanium Crystals {Totem Pattern: For Zero Rank worship creatures, engraving the Totem Pattern within a radius of 400,000 meters from the Totem Spirit Column, the engraver can actively activate the Totem Pattern to bless themselves, lasting for 8 minutes, with a cooldown time of 2 hours.} {Totem True Body: Within a radius of 400,000 meters from the Totem Spirit Column, Zero Rank worship creatures fully activate all Totem Patterns on their bodies, entering the Totem True Body state, achieving all-around enhancement in combat power, lasting for 600s, with a cooldown time of 360 hours.} After reaching lv30, Song Chi did not choose to continue enhancing, not only because he needed to enhance other components with the resources at hand, but also because there were no Fourth Rank enslaved creatures on the Cang Qiong, and the Third Rank [Totem Spirit Column] was still sufficient. Following the [Totem Spirit Column] component, the next component, needless to say, is one of the two highest quality components currently on the Cang Qiong, the Red Epic Quality [Neutron Star Core Armor]. However, before enhancing this component, it was necessary to first strengthen the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] component. All subsequent components needed to be enhanced to Fourth Rank, and as the current engine at lv39 may have some energy supply issues, Song Chi took the initiative to enhance it to lv40 first. After reaching lv40, the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine]s Spectral Energy Pool was increased to 180000 points, and the Energy Supply Efficiency also greatly improved, enough to satisfy the enhancement of the remaining components and their subsequent consumption. Once the engine component was enhanced, Song Chi officially began enhancing the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component. [Are you sure you want to consume 150 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 3 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin + 110000 Spectral Energy Points + 150 tons of Cobalt Stone + 80 Titanium Crystals + 1 Law Stone to upgrade the Neutron Star Core Armor from lv39 to lv40?] "Confirm!" With his confirmation, a large amount of resources disappeared into thin air, all converging into the warship armor beneath his feet. Stay updated via novelhall.Co?m If one were to look from the outside, they would see that the entire hull of the Cang Qiong was emitting a thick fluorescence, and within this glow, streaks and threads of mysterious power weaved through. That was the weak Power of Laws condensed from the Law Stone and Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, merged with a large amount of Spectral Energy. Now, looking at the attributes of the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component, there was a profound change. Neutron Star Core Armor lv40 Quality: Red ... Feature 3: Additional increase in Armor Defense Value by 170% Consumption: 900/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 8505000 No Charge or Buffer Required Upgrade Requirement: 5 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, 130000 Spectral Energy Points, 300 tons of Cobalt Stone, 83 Titanium Crystals, 4 Law Stones {Neutron Star Fission: Consumes 70000 Spectral Energy Points, temporarily transforms the warship into a miniature Neutron Star form to defend against external attacks, lasting for 120s, with a cooldown time of 24 hours.} Besides this, the other "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature also had changes once again. From the original repair of 3% of the armor layer every 15s and restoration of 3% of the Shipborne Energy Shield Value every 30s, it was upgraded to repairing 4% of the armor layer every 10s and restoring 4% of the Shipborne Energy Shield Value every 20s. It may not seem like a big change, but the actual increase was indeed astonishing. To give an example with the current lv39 [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] component. The "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature previously restored a Shield Value of 11800 points/s, but now it has become 23600 points/s, a full doubling. Moreover, if the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] was also enhanced to lv40, this value would increase even further. ``` Chapter 405 - 219: Five Components at Fourth Rank, The Soaring Attributes of Cang Qiong Mulling over his thoughts, Song Chi then took stock of the remaining resources in his possession. After strengthening three components consecutively, he had used up quite a bit of resources. Currently, he had only 10 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 3 Law Stones, 396 Titanium Crystals, and 859 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin left. Whether it was Titanium Crystals, Third Rank Floating Land Origin, Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, or Law Stones, all were running low, roughly allowing for the enhancement of only three more components to lv40. Upon this thought, Song Chi fell silent. If he could only enhance three components, then he truly needed to consider carefully, especially since there werent a few components on the Cangqiong that could be strengthened. [Enslavement Medal][Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator][Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon][Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar][Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] Just counting these offhand, there were five, not even including those of purple quality, certainly warranting serious consideration. Firstly, the [Enslavement Medal] component was definitely to be strengthened, as its "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy" feature was a major trump card in Song Chis hand, which he absolutely had to reduce to the minimum buffer time. Secondly, the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] also needed to be enhanced, as it complemented the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component, allowing the combined effect to be greater than the sum of its parts, which made it far more cost-effective than the other orange components. The final component choice was where Song Chi felt conflicted. The [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] was the strongest and most frequently used attack method on Cangqiong, the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] was Cangqiongs eyes, and that [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] component was key to the subsequent exploration of that ancient starry battlefield. All three had reasons to be strengthened, but when put together, they caused exceptional difficulty in choosing. After two minutes of contemplation, Song Chi finally made his decision, setting his sights on the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree]. The reason was straightforward, after this component was enhanced to the Fourth Rank, the summoned Fourth Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could officially begin exploring that super-giant Tri-Eye Race flagship. Given the Rank of that super-giant flagship, even exploring just the tip of the iceberg might lead to a significant discovery, possibly even containing resources like Fourth-Rank Floating Origin or Law Stones. Having made his choice, Song Chi immediately commenced the subsequent enhancements. [Are you sure you want to consume 150 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 3 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin + 110,000 Spectral Energy Points + 80 Titanium Crystals + 1 Law Stone, to upgrade the Enslavement Medal from lv39 to lv40?] Discover hidden stories at novelhall.Co?m "Confirm!" A large quantity of resources disappeared into thin air, and after that, the [Enslavement Medal] component flashed with a dazzling red light. When the red light dissipated, the surface of the component was already alive with threads of mysterious power flowing across it. Enslavement Medal lv40 Quality: Red Feature: Bridge of the Mind Feature 2: Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Feature 3: Sizes at Will: Small Consumption: 30,000/Spectral Energy Points Enslavement Marks: 6/6 Effect: Can enslave life entities of a life rank not exceeding the Fifth Rank, completely under the control of the Torch Warship captain. Limitation: The weaker the enslaveds will to resist, the higher the success rate; conversely, the lower. UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 130,000 Spectral Energy Points, 83 Titanium Crystals, 4 Law Stones Note: This component requires three special slot positions. {Enslavement Mark: Frenzy: Consumes 20,000 Spectral Energy Points, designates an enslaved subject to enter a state of frenzy at the cost of life, after frenzy, this enslaved subjects strength will be increased by one Great Rank. (Frenzy duration 30 minutes, buffer time 6 months {176 days 18 hours}, increase in strength cannot surpass the enhancement limit of this component.)} Song Chis gaze was fixed on the detailed attributes of the "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy" feature the whole time, and upon seeing its buffer time reduce from a year to half a year, he was very excited. Halving the buffer time would greatly enhance his future safety. After the [Enslavement Medal], naturally came the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator]. With the last of his resources, Song Chi spent 100 strands of the Third Rank, 2 strands of the Fourth Rank, 1 Law Stone, and 60 Titanium Crystals, successfully enhancing this component to lv40. Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator lv40 Quality: Orange Feature: Additional 130% increase in Shield Value ... Defence: 3,800,000 Shield Value: 131 million/131 million Charge: 20s; Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes UpRank Requirement: 4 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 90,000 Spectral Energy Points, 700 tons of Mercury Crystal, 62 Titanium Crystals, 3 Law Stones After being strengthened to lv40, the attributes of the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] also skyrocketed, most notably with the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature, Song Chi calculated that the shield value recovered per second had reached an astonishing 262,200 points. When he first calculated this number, Song Chi himself was startled; not long ago, it was only about thirty thousand points per second, and now it had surged to two hundred sixty thousand, truly enormous. But this was also exactly why he was determined to enhance this component; it was extremely cost-effective in combination with the [Neutron Star Core Armor]. The last component that needed enhancement was the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree], which goes without saying. At the same expense of 100 strands of the Third Rank, 2 strands of the Fourth Rank, 1 Law Stone, and 60 Titanium Crystals, the properties of the component itself didnt change muchit was only that the summoned Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines formally reached the Fourth Rank, and the number increased from 30 to 35. With that in mind, Song Chi gestured with his hand, and immediately, a two-meter-tall Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine silently appeared before him. He examined the figurine up close for a while and, besides noticing a hint of mysterious power on the surface of its puppet body, he found no other changes. Chapter 406 - 219: Five Components at Fourth Rank, The Soaring Attributes of Cang Qiong_2 ``` After contemplating for a while, he opened the detailed properties panel of the Soldier Figurine. [Name: Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine] [Quality: Orange] [Rank: Fourth Rank (Cap: Fifth Rank)] [Level: lv40] [Active Abilities: Rift-Space Ability, Void Flash, Instant Prison Shadow Kill] [Passive Abilities: Child of the Void (Has the ability to freely walk and travel through the void, a darling of space), Soul Shatter Dagger (Can freely condense a Void Blade with Soul Shatter attributes)] [Description: A darling of space born in the void, with the ability to contend with Void Demons.] "Well, I might have overthought it. Aside from changes in level and rank, there really arent any other changes to this Soldier Figurine..." Seeing that nothing else caught his eye, and guessing that the true effectiveness would likely be seen in actual combat, Song Chi quickly lost interest. After recalling the Soldier Figurine, he turned to open the warship panel of the Cangqiong. [Name: Cangqiong] [Model: Torch-Guardian Class Spectral Warship] [Level: lv20] [Additional Feature: Space Lock] [Basic Components: lv20 Purple Torch Hull, Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon (Orange) lv39, Electromagnetic Ray Cannon (Blue) lv30, Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon (Purple) lv30, Neutron Star Core Armor (Red) lv40, Light Energy Aggregation Engine (Orange) lv40, Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator (Orange) lv40, Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar (Orange) lv39, Spectral Cultivation Room lv0 (9/11)] [Additional Components: Enslavement Medal (Red) lv40 Totem Spirit Column (Orange) lv30, Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree (Orange) lv40, External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher (Orange) lv30 Brainwave Remote Control System (Purple) lv30, Phantom Thruster (Purple) lv30, Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane (Purple) lv30, Void Escape Orb (Purple) lv30, Plasma Guardian (Purple) lv30 Abnormal Status Purifier (Blue) lv39, Purple River Translocation Device (Blue) lv30, Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv30, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) lv30, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) lv30, Void Membrane (Blue) lv30, Sonic Silence Field (Blue) lv30, Torch Warship Boarding Certificate (Blue) lv30, Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree (White) lv29, Healing Fruit (White) lv29 (21/34)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 180000/180000] [Supplies: Three strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 509 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, 22780 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 196 Titanium Crystals...] As he looked over the properties panel in front of him, Song Chi became increasingly satisfied. With the recent enhancements, the Cangqiongs attributes had truly reached a new height. However, this enhancement phase came to an end for now. Although there were still some Third-Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystals left, Song Chi wanted to save them for the future enhancement of the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon" and "Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar", and was not planning to use them yet. Moreover, his interest in that ancient starry background had been rekindled. With the enhancement of the "Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree" component to lv40, he could now delve deeper into that star domain. Considering that he didnt have much time left for exploring that region, he naturally knew he had to act quickly. One undoubted point was that the ancient stellar battlefield was definitely a once-in-a-millennium opportunity. The owner of that super-gigantic Tri-Eye Race flagship was at least of the Sixth Rank, possibly even Seventh Rank. Even if he could only manage to get some scraps from that flagship, it would probably be greatly beneficial to him. Knowing this, and now that he had the preliminary capability for further exploration, Song Chi was naturally eager. As he thought, his eyes began to shift continuously. He definitely had to make a second exploration of the ancient starry sky battlefield, and the sooner the better, but exactly when to go and what preparations were needed had to be planned in detail in advance. One quarter of an hour later, Song Chi exited the Cangqiong, already with a plan in mind. Less than a month later, he was to travel to the Bailing Starfield to take command. After all, considering a starfield spanning thousands of light-years, large-scale development was not something they could accomplish with just a few Second and Third Rank Torch Captains; it required small-scale migration from within the Pulse. Zero Rank and First Rank Torch Captains were in great demand, and of course, even more so were the unawakened common clan members. Song Chi estimated that initially, at least tens of thousands of clan members would need to be moved there. ``` This is still the bare minimum. With hundreds of Starry Sea Floating Lands under the jurisdiction of the Bailing Starfield, spreading out the workforce means there are just about a hundred people on each. Its far from enough, we will need to continue deploying more hands. Unfortunately, the Tenth Direct Vein has only recently been reconstructed. Though more than a year has passed and quite a few people from collateral lines have come over, the total population is still less than a hundred thousand. Allocating nearly half of the workforce at once is already quite remarkable. More than that, and normal operations within the vein would be impacted. Its precisely because of the shortage of hands in the vein that he needs to go there personally to ensure there is no significant loss of personnel. However, its also an opportunity, an opportunity to have a lot of time to explore that ancient starry sky battlefield. Just leaving an enslaved creature in the Bailing Starfield to keep abreast of the latest developments and maintaining a spatial anchor point to ensure a quick return in case of unforeseen circumstances would mean he could devote the rest of his time to the ancient battlefield. But achieving this means ensuring that he could always leave a new space beacon on the ancient battlefield whenever he returned, and also leave one on the Blood Barbarian Continent. So, the problem at hand is to ensure the Cang Qiong has enough space beacons. Therefore... "I need to get another special component related to space beacons... preferably of purple quality or higher!" "Also, I need to come up with a way to deal with those ancient corpses in the battlefield, each is a source of high-rank creature primordial blood; its too torturous to just watch without being able to do anything..." Muttering to himself, Song Chi left the Ruins Market. In his personal room, after activating the Quantum Communication Bracelet and logging into the Dragon Spine Continent family forum, he began a keyword search. "Components related to high-rank creature source blood" As the search commenced, a multitude of forum posts quickly appeared on the projected screen before him. Discover more stories at novelhall.Co?m [Explosive news! Recently entered a small relic site and got a drop of Fourth Rank "Green Moon Krait" source blood, only trading for an orange quality Fire Source UpRank, interested parties please PM!] [Paying top price for Fourth Rank source blood, willing to offer an orange engine component, details upon meeting!] [I am Song He of the Eighth Direct Vein, 550 years old this year, willing to pledge four purple components as collateral for a loan of one drop of Fourth Rank source blood. If the Rank advancement to Fourth Rank is successful, Ill unconditionally support the lenders own Rank advancement to Fourth Rank!] ... Despite the many posts, they were either requests to purchase source blood or offers to sell itnone of the components met his needs. After some thought, Song Chi tried a new keyword. "Large item scaling component" It was just an attempt, but to his surprise, his search turned up an interesting lead. [Purple special component "Proportional Scaling Instrument", attributes listed below, interested friends please PM!] Proportional Scaling Instrument lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Scalable multiplier additionally doubled Consumption: 2000/operation (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 30s; Buffer: 60 minutes Effect: Perform proportional scaling on specified non-living items, maximum scaling ratio currently 10 times (5x2). UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Spectral Energy Points After reviewing the attributes screenshot attached to the post, a glint appeared in Song Chis eyesobviously, this component perfectly met his requirements. Although it could only scale non-living items, those ancient corpses had been dead for tens of thousands of years and no longer fell within the category of living beings. Moreover, the current scaling factor was only 10 times, but once the Enhancement Level was increased, this ratio would definitely increase significantly. More so, he would experiment in advance to see how much the ratio could be after the Enhancement to the Second Rank; if it could exceed 50 times, it should be approximately enough. PS: Thats all for today! Chapter 407 - 220: Purple 【Holy Cross Beacon】 and Fourth Rank Star Devouring Vine ``` Clicking on the posters avatar, Song Chi initiated a private chat with the other party. "Is that [Proportional Scaling Instrument] still available?" For some reason, nearly half an hour had passed since the message was sent, and there was still no response from the other side. Song Chi didnt just wait idly; he continued to browse through various posts on the familys Dragon Spine Continent forum. Explore stories on novelhall.Co?m Of course, this time he focused solely on posts related to "high-quality Space Beacon Emitters." The Space Beacon Emitter was an extremely rare component. Although Song Chi was quite short on money, compared to ordinary Torch Ship Captains, he could definitely be considered exceedingly wealthy. In just over two years, his flagship was already fitted with two red, seven orange, six purple componentsabsolutely top specifications among Second Rank Torch Warships. Even so, he hadnt spared any effort to acquire a Space Beacon Emitter, but like the "Individual Shield" and "Medical Cabin" components, he hadnt received any news about them at all. Why was that? The answer was simple: such components were very rare to begin with. Even if a clan member did obtain one, they would generally keep it for their own use, or it would be bought by the family, given that large-scale operations to develop Alien Star Domains and expeditions to Starry Sea Floating Lands all required these kinds of components! "As expected, its not easy to get ones hands on these space beacon components." Having found nothing after much searching, Song Chi sighed softly. Although he had anticipated this, he still felt somewhat upset. Whether he could acquire a high-quality Space Beacon Emitter was crucial to his subsequent exploration of the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield. However, he knew that this kind of thing couldnt be rushed. Without dwelling on it for too long and after careful consideration, he posted his first message on the forum. The title, of course, was to the point. [30 Golden Merit points, seeking to purchase a Purple Quality Space Beacon Component!!] He happened to have exactly 31 Golden Merit points on hand, so he offered 30 points straight away. As for whether it was worth it or not, that could be set aside for now; the first step was to get clan members with such components to show themselves. As long as these people were willing to come forward, they could negotiate the price later. Of course, Song Chi believed that 30 Golden Merit points was a fair price. In actual terms, even though it was several times higher than the 5C10 Golden Merit points for a standard Purple Component, it was still less than the price of one top rank Purple Quality Fire Source UpRank. It couldnt be considered expensive. Shortly after he posted this message, there was finally some activity in the private chat. "It is still available. Is it convenient to meet in person?" Dragon Spine Continent, Taihe Mountain, located several light-years from Green Moon Lake. As the residence of the Ninth Direct Vein of Dinghai Song family, Taihe Mountain had been developed for nearly two hundred years. With over four hundred thousand clan members within the pulse, it seemed far busier than Green Moon Lake. In a secluded courtyard near the peak of Taihe Mountain, Song Fu, a middle-aged man with a stern face, stared intently at the private chat panel projected from his Communication Bracelet. His eyes held a trace of gravity and a flicker of anticipation. Indeed, he was the one who had posted the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] for sale. At first, seeing that the private message sender was only of Second Rank, he didnt think much of it, but instinct told him that the name "Song Chi" seemed familiar. It wasnt until he opened Song Chis basic information and confirmed that Song Chi was from the Tenth Direct Vein and had been listed as a candidate for the Seventh Sequence of the family, that he replied immediately. The younger generation of the family might not be aware, but Song Fu, who was five hundred years old, had witnessed many rounds of the familys sequences being established and contested. He was well aware of the terror of the familys sequences. He recalled three hundred years ago when he was just a new Second Rank, at a time when the family was on an expedition to a Fourth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. It was then that he witnessed the most astonishing battle of being the underdogfighting from a position of weakness yet prevailing in strength. That generations Third Sequence of the family, with a Third Rank Warship, single-handedly defeated a Fourth Rank Lifeform boosted by the Floating Lands core rulesthe battle that made him truly understand the significance of "family sequence." Because of this, over the years, he paid close attention to each generations family sequence and the struggles for it. Thus, he knew full well that even those who were only listed as candidates for the family sequence were all brilliant and exceptional individuals, the absolute pride of a new generation in the family. They may not be able to fight a class above like a Third Rank against a Fourth Rank, which could change the level of civilization, but defeating a Third Rank as a Second Rank should be effortless for them. ... Ten minutes later, a black stream of light shot out from the clouds and headed straight for Taihe Mountain below. On the side of Taihe Mountain, a young girl was sitting cross-legged on a bluestone at the edge of a cliff. Her skin was fairer than snow, and her long black hair danced in the mountain breeze... At that moment, the girls eyes suddenly opened wide, her delicate and lovely eyes tracing the slow descent of the black streak across the sky. "Who might this be?" She frowned slightly, her gaze settling on the dark energy shield around the descending warship, sensing the impressive fluctuations radiating from the shield. As she spoke, a figure at the peak of Third Rank emerged from behind the tree shadows. ``` Chapter 408 - 220: Purple [Holy Cross Beacon] and Fourth Rank Star Devouring Vine_2 The slender figure resembled the humanoid form of the human race, but it had pointed ears. It bowed to the young lady sitting on the blue stone ahead and said, "Miss, if the information is correct, it must be the one called Song Chi that Uncle Ancestor Fu invited!" Upon hearing the name "Song Chi," a flash of brilliance streaked across the young ladys exquisite eyes. "Is it the Song Chi who is listed as a candidate on the shortlist?" "Yes, Miss!" ... With the active guidance of the personnel below, the Cang Qiong successfully landed in a courtyard. After disembarking from the warship, Song Chi quickly got to the main topic with the individual who posted the invitation, Song Fu. "Could I try that [Proportional Scaling Instrument] first?" Song Fu naturally wouldnt refuse and readily took out the purple component. Having plenty of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origins in hand, Song Chi promptly enhanced the component to lv20. The current scalable multiplier is 60 (30x2). Seeing this number, Song Chi already had his answer in mind. Just at the Second Rank and it could scale up to 60 times its sizenot to mention whats possible at the Fourth Rank. Just by enhancing it to the Third Rank, and without exaggerating, a comfortable doubling to a 120 times multiplier should not be difficult. With a 120 times scaling ratio, it would be possible to reduce those ancient corpses that are nearly ten thousand meters tall to a size of several tens of meters, roughly manageable for the current Cang Qiong to accommodate. Having confirmed this point, Song Chi began to negotiate further with the other party on the price. However, he soon heard some not-so-good news from the other side. "You dont want Golden Merit Points? You need assistance in completing a fixed-point exploration in the Alien Star Domain?" Song Chi frowned, his instincts telling him this was by no means an ordinary exploration of the Alien Star Domain. "What are the details?" As he suspected, what the other person said next nearly made him turn around and leave. "A Fourth Rank resource-type Floating Land located within a Star Domain, where a Star Devouring Vine has sprouteda newly promoted Fourth Rank Star Devouring Vine!" Song Chi fell silent, not rushing to reply as various pieces of information about the Star Devouring Vine flashed through his mind. The Star Devouring Vine is a type of plant from the starry space that promotes its own growth by devouring the Origin Core of the Starry Sea Floating Lands. It is highly aggressive and considered one of the more dangerous entities within starry space plants. With this thought, he slowly shook his head and said, "Sorry!" Without hesitation, he directly declined. The combat power of a Fourth Rank unit was something he had firsthand experience with not long ago, even against one that was severely injured. Despite its wounds, the terror of that Golden Armored Giant Beast remained vivid in his memory. Even with a new round of great rank enhancements for the Cang Qiong, he still instinctively resisted the idea, unwilling and not quite daring to face a lifeform of this magnitude. Seeing that Song Chi was about to leave, Song Fu became anxious and hurriedly said, "Wait, let me finish speaking, old man. That Star Devouring Vine has just ascended to the Fourth Rank for less than ten years, and it has not yet fully mastered the Power of Laws of Devouring!" Song Chis form hesitated instinctively. As the name implies, the Star Devouring Vine can swiftly devour even the Origin Core of a Starry Sea Floating Land. Upon entering the Fourth Rank, what it naturally controls is the Law of Devouring. That is also the most troublesome point in dealing with itmore than ninety-nine percent of long-range attacks can be devoured by it, making it impossible to harm its true body. To inflict serious damage or even extinguish its vitality, one must engage in close combat. Yet, close quarters battle would also mean facing its root stems, tougher than alloy and innumerable, posing an extremely high risk. However, if it has not yet fully mastered the Law of Devouring, it means there is a chance to attempt to resolve it with long-range attacks, eliminating any unnecessary dangers. Find more chapters on novelhall.Co?m After pondering for a moment, a thread of doubt appeared in Song Chis heart. "If it is as you say, then why seek the help of outsiders? Dont tell me about any 24-hour return restrictions; with two hundred years for the Vein Opening of the Ninth Direct Pulse, procuring a few transfer warships should not be too difficult!" Song Fus expression changed, and ultimately he said bitterly, "Within the Pulse, there is another core clan brother who is nearly five hundred fifty years old..." He only spoke this sentence, but Song Chi instantly understood the hidden meaning within his words. Obviously, in this Ninth Direct Pulse, that clan brothers status was far higher than his. Hence, Song Fu had not disclosed the news about the Star Devouring Vine, as likely even if the vine was killed, the Life Crystals and the heart of the Star Devouring Vine would not be his to claim. After this explanation, Song Chi tentatively believed the other partys words and followed up with another question: "When specifically should we act?" "The sooner, the better!" After considering for a while, Song Chi ultimately chose to refuse. It wasnt because of the Star Devouring Vine; it was a decision made after much consideration. First, the other party had neither informed those within the pulse nor their family; if anything went wrong there, he would be truly helpless. Secondly, now that the Spatial Anchor Point remained on the Blood Barbarian Continent, it wasnt advisable to set it up directly at his home. Otherwise, there would be no chance of continuing the exploration of the Blood Barbarian Continent. Well... in the end, it was because the compensation offered was not enough. Merely a Purple Quality "Proportional Scaling Instrument" was not worth the risk he would be taking, nor was it enough to make him give up the chance to explore the Blood Barbarian Continent further. Seeing that he truly intended to leave, Song Fus heart sank, and he gritted his teeth to make another offer: "How about this, youre buying high-quality space beacon components, right? Ill add this Holy Cross Beacon component. Hows that?" Song Chi turned to look. Holy Cross Beacon lv30 Quality: Purple Feature: An additional pathfinder mark Consumption: 10,000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Available Marks: 1/2 Effect: Fires a pathfinder mark toward the specified coordinates that can last for 24 months, allowing the flagship to be directly placed at these coordinates upon activating the mark in the Alien Star Domain (after one use, the mark will directly become invalid). Charge: 10s; Buffer Time: 1 year UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, 30,000 Spectral Energy Points, 10 Third-Rank Life Cores, 21 Titanium Crystals "A Purple space beacon component!" Song Chi silently exclaimed in his mind, his heart, which had been set on not getting involved, was once again filled with keen interest. If it was the "Proportional Scaling Instrument" and "Holy Cross Beacon," two extremely rare Purple Components, then he indeed had quite an interest. After all, these two components combined were worth more than 60 Golden Merit Points, which is equivalent to a half Orange Component. After pondering for a good while, Song Chi didnt reply immediately, but instead asked: "Great-Uncle Song Fu, do you have a Law Stone? Just one will do, Ill trade Golden Merit Points for it!" "Of course, I do!" Song Fu replied swiftly, and his expression changed not a bit, knowing he had lived for over five hundred years, he possessed such composure. But in his heart, he sighed repeatedly. "A youngster who made it onto the familys candidate list sure is no simple character. A Law Stone? Is he planning to enhance a Fourth Rank Component?" "Hes only Second Rank, and hes already started enhancing Fourth Rank Components? Sigh, Im getting old." Thinking this, he took out a small Law Stone from his person and handed it directly to Song Chi. "Forget the Golden Merit Points, you youngsters are the future of the family. Go for it!" Accepting the Law Stone, Song Chi didnt dither and turned around to summon the Cang Qiong, shooting straight towards the Vault of Heaven. "Then its settled, youngster. Come back in a week and well set out together!" ... Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Lake. After returning home, Song Chi immediately took out the Law Stone and began the enhancement of the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon" component. To ensure formidable firepower within 24 hours to kill the Star Devouring Vine, it was essential to have the strongest support on the Cang Qiong, which was the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon." [Do you wish to consume 100 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin + 2 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin + 1 Law Stone + 60 Titanium Crystals + 1000 tons of Sunflame Ore + 70,000 Spectral Energy Points to upgrade Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon from lv39 to lv40?] "Confirm!" With his confirmation, a dazzling orange radiance twinkled within the ship, and the sixth Fourth Rank Component began to emerge on Cang Qiong. Chapter 409 - 221: The Infamous Star Devouring Vine As the brilliance faded, the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] was successfully enhanced to lv40. Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon lv40 Quality: Orange Your next chapter is on novelhall.Co?m Feature: Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light Feature 2: Main Cannon Might Increase by 130% Consumption: 5000/per use (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 6,555,000 Charge: 4s; buffer 5s UpRank Requirement: 4 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 90,000 Spectral Energy Points, 1100 tons of Sunflame Ore, 62 Titanium Crystals, 3 Law Stones {Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light: After charging for 20 seconds, it unleashes a massive sword intent slash in a designated direction with 1000% the might of the main cannon, destroying everything in its path.} Joy flickered in Song Chis eyes. The enhancement of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon to lv40 increased its might to a terrifying six million five hundred thousand, and the attack boost of its feature "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" shot up to a staggering 1000%. This meant that if there were any creatures without armor of some sort, they would have to withstand damage exceeding sixty-five million points under this one strike, almost enough to reduce by half the Shield Value of a lv40 Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator. ... After the enhancement of the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] component, Song Chi could say he was knocked back into square one with nothing leftupgrading any other components in the short term was out of the question. Accepting this fact, he turned to seriously consider the matters related to that [Star Devouring Vine]. Although that distant relative, Song Fu, said that the opponent had not yet fully mastered the Power of Laws of devouring, Song Chi couldnt simply take his words at face valuehe must consider the worst-case scenario. For him, the worst scenario would be an unexpected event that would prevent him from returning to the Torch Human Civilization Territory. As for dying at the hands of that Star Devouring Vine, there was no need to worry. With Neutron Star Core Armor, a Void Escape Orb, and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at his disposal, he was still absolutely confident in his ability to save his own life. After much consideration, Song Chi decided upon the [Enslavement Medal] component. Not willing to give up on Blood Barbarian Continent without a fight, it seemed the only component that might come into play was this one. Thinking it over, he took a trip to the Ruins Market and brought back a Second Rank member of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race. The [Enslavement Medal] was activated, and the Second Rank Blue Blood was successfully enslaved. It was fortunate that after enhancing to Fourth Rank, the number of enslavement marks provided by the [Enslavement Medal] increased from 5 to 6; otherwise, Song Chi would have had a real headache. After all, the entities he currently enslavedtwo Third Rank members of the Soul Spirit Clan along with Zhao Lei mining in the Asteroid Belt, a Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race guarding the spatial wormholes to that Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, and the silver giant python, the spirit beast of the [Totem Spirit Column], which if sealed would halt the daily accumulation of Faith Valuenone could be sealed off again. There really wasnt any option left for another to be sealed. Once enslavement was successful, Song Chi took out a [Ruins Market Walking Command] from the market and handed it to the Second Rank Blue Blood. In the event that he went to the Star Devouring Vines location in the Alien Star Domain, this Blue Blood would be left at home; if an accident really occurred during the action, this Blue Blood would become the link connecting him with his family back home. And he believed that with his familys foundation, there should be a way to retrieve him from the Alien Star Domain. After sorting this out, Song Chi logged back into the family forum and took down the post he had just put up, replacing it with a brand new one. [Paying a high price for shipborne secondary cannons with Shield Breaker, Armor Break, or binding-type features; secondary cannons preferred, willing to pay up to 30 Golden Merits!] The Cang Qiong had been at Second Rank for over a year, but until now, only two of the four secondary cannon slots had been used, a point that had always stuck in Song Chis craw. Seizing this opportunity, he wanted to try and get his hands on one or two top-rank, high-quality secondary cannons. At the same time, his gaze shifted to the [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher] component. If speaking of strong firepower components aboard the Cang Qiong, apart from the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, it was likely this orange-quality external launcher. But now, there were only 400 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin and 136 Titanium Crystals left in hand, barely enough to manage a 3C4 level enhancement, which wasnt of much use. Helplessly, Song Chi abandoned the thought of enhancing and entered the Ruins Market to continue his Cultivation of the Guidance Technique. He didnt rush to use that Firethorn Fruit in hand; after a significant advancement just happened, he needed to consolidate for a while. Seven days later, at the Vault of Heaven on Taihe Mountain. A composite beam shot from Song Fus "Fortune Ship" cruiser to the nearby Cang Qiong. As the beam tightly fused the two Torch ships together, the "Fortune Ship" quickly activated the Alien Star Domain energy charging. In the main control room of the Cang Qiong, Song Chi wore a slightly puzzled expression. He marveled that this distant relative, Song Fu, a five hundred-year-old Third Rank Torch Ship Captain, really had many rare special components on his flagshipfirst the Proportional Scaling Instrument and the Holy Cross Beacon, now a Torch Warship docking device, each and every one of these special components was exceedingly rare. As he marveled, a sudden sense of weightlessness overtook him. ... In the quiet expanse of space, Song Chi watched through the warship display to the indescribable Starry Sea Floating Land at the edge of his sightline. The continent, nearly one light-year in diameter, was a supercontinent yet so barren that it could compare to the Yellow Sand Floating Continent he had first encountered. The desolate land, rolling yellow sands, and in stark contrast, the lush, thriving, thousands of kilometers long green vine in the center of the continent, all formed a striking contrast. Chapter 410 - 221: The Infamous Star Devouring Vine_2 In the communication projection, Song Fus deep voice rang out. "The growth of the Star Devouring Vine is based on the complete destruction of chunks of Starry Sea Floating Land. The emergence of a high-rank Star Devouring Vine often signifies the collapse of multiple high-level Starry Sea Floating Lands. Therefore, among the various Starry Sea civilizations, this type of space plant is also infamous, second only to the Insect Race and the Void Demon." Upon hearing this, Song Chi felt deeply. Take Torch Human Civilization for instance. Although it too is a civilization with great expansiveness and aggression, Torch Ship Captains tend to only plunder the resources from resource points while deliberately avoiding the destruction of the external environment that produces these resources. In this way, given enough time, these resource points will regenerate their resources, which... could also be considered a form of sustainable development. However, the Starry Sea Insect Race, Void Demon, and Star Devouring Vine are completely different; wherever they go, they turn the areas into absolute desolation, the extreme of extremes. "Alright, get ready for the moment, and in five minutes well make our move. We dont have much time left!" After a brief introduction, Song Fu directly issued the specific order to act. However, just after finishing speaking, he added another word of caution. "By the way, let me strike first. Remember to go a step slower. This flagship has a fourth-rank enhanced purple main cannon that can add a 10% Armor Break status to the target." Song Chi was somewhat surprised. This was like an unexpected blessing. A 10% Armor Break might not be much, but for the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon that did not have Armor Break attributes, it undoubtedly added a significant advantage. Five minutes later, the bows of the two warships began to converge with light one after the other. The bow of Song Fus ship featured two light spheres, each several hundred meters in diameter, while Cang Qiong had a nearly two-thousand-meter-long Mixed Hollow Sword Intent Divine Light beam. In the main control room of Song Fus ship, even with a life of five hundred years, his heart couldnt help but tremble involuntarily. His instinct told him that the giant sword phantom condensed at the bow of Cang Qiong might possess a might several times that of Song Fus two main cannons. While he was still in shock, a crisp voice suddenly came from behind him. "Great-great-uncle, with such a commotion, what do you think is the quality of the main cannon on the other ship?" Upon hearing this, Song Fu turned his head to glance at the girl behind him and said in a deep voice: "Its at least of the Orange Level, and with a high probability, enhanced to fourth rank!" Having said that, he added: "Now, be quiet. This operation is related to whether your great-great-uncle can have the chance to strike for the fourth rank. Dont make a fuss!" He was already a bit annoyed that this girl had stubbornly insisted on coming along, and now that they were at the crucial moment of action, she diverted his attention with her questions, which made Song Fu reprimand her softly. Hearing this, the girl stuck out her tongue and asked no more questions. Instead, she quietly watched the impending battle as an observer. Of course, the main focus of this battle was, from start to finish, Cang Qiong off to the side. After a brief charge-up, the two main cannons on Song Fus ship fired first, their beams shooting straight at the Star Devouring Vine millions of meters away. You heard right; the positions of the two warships were millions of meters away from the Star Devouring Vine. There was no choice; the roots of such space plants have astonishing lengths. While the physical body of the Star Devouring Vine is less than four thousand meters tall, its roots can easily extend tens to hundreds of millions of meters, reaching deep into the crust of the Floating Land to devour and absorb various energies. To avoid being affected by the tendrils, the two warships maintained a sufficient distance. With his full attention and ability to multitask sixfold, Song Chis response speed needed no explanation. If Song Fu said to go a step slower, then he would do just that; in the instant following the burst of the two main cannons on Song Fus ship, he also activated his fully charged Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon. The terrifying Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light roared out, crossing the distance of millions of meters in an instant, reaching the vicinity of the Star Devouring Vine. As the two columns of light bombarded the vines green body, the Sword Intent Divine Light also fiercely struck it. ``` Boom boom boom! The land covered with yellow sand trembled violently; it was due to the Star Devouring Vine itself sustaining severe damage. Underground, a dense mat of roots writhed tumultuously, resulting in what seemed like an amplified version of earth dragons turning over C a scene reminiscent of an apocalyptic catastrophe just before the collapse of heaven and earth. A sky full of yellow sand obscured everything, and Song Chi had no idea how much damage their attack had actually caused to the Star Devouring Vine. In the sweep of the fourth rank level energy shockwave, an area spanning hundreds of thousands of meters around the Star Devouring Vine was completely engulfed in thick dust and smoke. The two could only rely on the radar map to continue bombarding the dusty area with sustained firepower. Fortunately, in those areas not covered by the dust, they could still see many vines emerging from underground, thrashing about chaotically to either side, which allowed them to judge whether the Star Devouring Vine hidden in the dust was still alive. "Continue the attack, dont stop. Our first round must have caused it significant damage; otherwise, the Star Devouring Vine wouldnt have such an exaggerated stress response." Before this, Song Fu had dealt with this Star Devouring Vine many times and was very clear that the opponents response was more intense than ever before. Therefore, he was certain that the first round of attack had dealt it a heavy blow. And so, the two continued their assault. Main cannon, secondary cannons... various methods of attack kept firing. Several minutes later. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! Numerous vines spread rapidly, surging toward the direction of the two Torch warships. Clearly, the Star Devouring Vine had located the two Torch warships. However, when the spreading reached nearly two million meters, the vines seemed to hit their limit. They emerged from underground, stretching continuously toward the Vault of Heaven, directly pointing at where Cang Qiong and Song Fus ships were located. But no matter how they struggled, these vines were limited in length and could not reach the position of the two Torch warships. About ten or so minutes later, the firepower from the two warships still hadnt stopped, continuously bombarding the main body of the Star Devouring Vine within the dust cloud. Suddenly, the vines that had originally retracted underground drilled out again. Just when Song Chi thought it was stubbornly trying to reach the warships above the Vault of Heaven again, these maximally spread vines abruptly began rapidly entwining with each other. One wrapped around two, two wrapped around four, four wrapped around eight... In the blink of an eye, thousands of vines twisted into a giant vine dragon hundreds of meters thick. Roar! A sharp cry emanated from the center of the giant vine dragon, as if from a pitch-black gaping maw. The next second, a strong devouring force burst forth from what appeared to be the mouth of the vine dragon, and under the envelopment of this powerful devouring force, the two Torch warships in the sky began to gradually fall. Even as they tried to activate their engines, they were startlingly unable to break free from this inexplicable devouring force. About this, Song Chi could somewhat guess. The Star Devouring Vine hadnt completely mastered the Law of Devouring; otherwise, it wouldnt have been so severely injured by that first wave of attacks. Given the nature of the Law of Devouring, most cannon attacks, which are a form of energy, would also fall within the scope of its devouring powers and would not cause significant damage to its main body. However, with the staggering number of roots combined, even if they hadnt completely mastered the Law of Devouring, a preliminary use of these devouring forces was still achievable. ... Inside Song Fus ship, Song Fu reopened the communication projection with a calm expression. He wasnt surprised by this sudden surge of devouring power; just as he was about to ask Song Chi if he needed help, he noticed that Cang Qiong, which had been by his side, had suddenly vanished without a trace. When he finally tracked down Cang Qiong again, he found that it had somehow moved tens of thousands of meters away. Looking at Cang Qiong, who had used the Void Escape Orb component to escape the range of the devouring gravity, Song Chi launched another attack on the remote main body of the Star Devouring Vine. ``` Chapter 411 - 222: [Devouring Falling Star] As for Song Fu, this great-great-uncle, Song Chi was not worried. From his previous actions, it wasnt hard to see that the great-great-uncle had likely come to deal with the [Star Devouring Vine] on several occasions by himself; otherwise, he wouldnt understand it so well. If he understood it, then he must have his own countermeasures. Otherwise, wouldnt it mean that he had lived his five hundred years in vain? He was different from his grandfather. Song Mingsong was hot-tempered and not the type to think things through. Moreover, he was just over two hundred years old and had less experience in handling things than an average Third Rank Torch Captain, which was why there was the accident with the Golden Armored Giant Beast. But this great-great-uncle Song Fu was entirely different. Having both cunning and experience, Song Chi really didnt believe the other party wouldnt have any preparations or fallback plans. Just as he expected, it was unknown by what means the great-great-uncle had used, but the Cang Qiong, which had been continuously falling, suddenly began to stretch upwards again, effortlessly breaking free from the devouring gravity circle. Song Chi was somewhat curious; clearly, the great-great-uncle must have used some special component on his ship. But he quickly tuned back, not dwelling on it any further. Each component was a special trump card on a Torch Warship, and Torch Captains would never easily reveal them. Thinking more about it was useless. Accompanied by the two warships breaking free from the attack range of the giant vine, the sound of artillery fire reignited, continuously bombarding the main body of the Star Devouring Vine within the rolling dust storm ahead. As Song Fu had said earlier, this Star Devouring Vine had not yet fully mastered the Power of Laws, so it was pitifully lacking in countermeasures. Facing the sustained attacks from two Torch Warships, the vine could only passively endure. Thus, the two warships continued the bombardment for approximately ten hours. In the Warships communication projection, Song Fus smile was especially rich. "Chi, my boy, I see that vine down there hasnt stirred for over two hours. Shall we go down and take a look?" Although he said so, Song Fu himself did not make any moves. His near-five hundred years as a Torch Captain relied on caution, not luck. In the projection screen, Song Chis eyes were solemn as he shook his head: "No, not yet. The countless vines deep underground are still continuously providing energy for that Star Devouring Vine..." Hearing his words, Song Fu instantly understood. Inside the main control room of Cang Qiong, a brand new purple component [Anti-Magic Card] was activated. Then, under Song Fus direction, a purple-glowing card shot out, quickly disappearing into the rolling dust storm in the distance. Onboard the Cangqiong, just as the unknown card entered the dust in the distance, the information on the radar display of the Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar suddenly changed. The energy that had been flowing unceasingly from deep underground into the body of the Star Devouring Vine came to an abrupt halt, as if it was cut off from thin air. At the same time, Song Fus voice came through in the communication projection again. "Ive used an anti-magic type component. Within an hour, this Star Devouring Vine wont be able to draw a single bit of energy from the Floating Land below to replenish itself. Chi, my boy, intensify the attack!" Hearing this, Song Chi, who wasnt too optimistic before, brightened up. Before this, he hadnt said much, but he was very doubtful whether they could handle the Star Devouring Vine within 24 hours. The reason was simple; space plants commonly had an unrivaled healing ability. Furthermore, the continuous energy supply from deep underground gave the Star Devouring Vine the ability to keep repairing itself. Though the repair speed couldnt keep up with the destruction wrought by their two Torch Warships, under such circumstances, thoroughly extinguishing the Star Devouring Vines vitality was clearly not something that could be done within 24 hours. Now, with the appearance of this anti-magic effect, which completely cut off the energy supply from the roots, there was a significant possibility of eradicating the Star Devouring Vine once and for all. Despite this Floating Land at their feet already being barren, it was ultimately a Fourth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. Before it completely collapsed, the energy within its Origin Core was unimaginable. Without this anti-magic effect, forget 24 hours; even if they were to continue providing energy for tens of years to the Star Devouring Vine, until it reached the peak of the Fourth Rank, it was feared that it would not experience any signs of exhaustion. Thinking this, Song Chi grew a bit more anxious. According to his great-great-uncle Song Fu, this anti-magic effect seems to only last for one hour. Therefore, they must resolve the Star Devouring Vine within this hour. Click, click, click! Below the Cangqiong, an [External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher] popped out. Although it was only enhanced to lv30, Song Chi couldnt care less about that right now in a bid to gather all available firepower. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! Sword Light Phantasm and two special cobalt bullets were fired almost at the same time, but the Sword Light Phantoms shooting speed was evidently much faster than the physical cobalt bullets. By the time the Sword Light Phantom had already exploded within the dust below, the two dark special cobalt bullets had just arrived. "Hmm?" Inside the Cangqiong, Song Chi let out a soft exclamation. Also hearing his soft exclamation in the communication projection, an anxious Song Fu quickly asked: "Chi, my boy, whats wrong? Did you make a discovery?" Song Chis eyes were fixed on the radar display in front of him. Just now, the information shown by the "Magic Energy Detection" feature had changed significantly. The moment the two armor-piercing cobalt bullets fell into the dust and struck the body of the Star Devouring Vine, the energy fluctuations they emitted noticeably dimmed a lot. Although the dust storm blocked the view, preventing direct observation, the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] surely wasnt mistaken. Chapter 412 - 222: [Devouring Falling Star]_2 "It seems like my cobalt shell launcher can cause severe damage to the Star Devouring Vine!" "I wonder if its because of the live rounds!" Hearing his explanation, Song Fu shook his head: "Its not about the live rounds, it must be the cobalt shells!" He had tried everything before, including live rounds, but there wasnt much of a difference. "Chi, whats the enhancement level of your armor-piercing cobalt shell launcher?" Song Chi gestured the number 30 with his hands. "Lv30, huh..." Song Fu frowned; this enhancement level wasnt quite enough for a Fourth Rank Star Devouring Vine. After a moment of silence, he gritted his teeth and decided to bite the bullet. The Star Devouring Vine was critical for his future attempt to reach Fourth Rank, so he couldnt worry about the cost anymore. "Alright, Chi, calculate how many resources it would take to enhance this component to Fourth Rank." Song Chis heart stirred with a bit of surprise. It sounded like his great-great-uncle Song Fu was preparing to help him enhance the [External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher] to Lv.40. "By the way, do you have enough special cobalt shells on your ship?" Song Fu added another question, as enhancing a component to Lv.40 wasnt a small expense. Even with his net worth, it was quite a painful undertaking, and he didnt want to find out there werent enough backup ammunition after the enhancement was complete. "Great-great-uncle Fu, dont worry about that!" A dozen seconds later, Song Chi reported the required resources one by one. "487 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 2 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, 420 Titanium Crystals, and 1 Law Stone." At this data, Song Fus eyes twitched. "Is this component Orange Quality too?" Seeing Song Chi nod, Song Fu could only suppress the pain and take out the substantial resources one by one, which were then slowly pulled in by the Cangqiong. After receiving this impressive amount of resources and verifying them, Song Chi turned to the communication projection and bowed deeply in thanks. He even felt choked up inside. "What a good man, great-great-uncle, you really are a good man!!!" Suppressing the urge to choke up so much that he almost laughed out loud, Song Chi controlled his swift descent, ready to land and reload the cobalt shells, while he also hastily began enhancing the component. After using up all the newly acquired resources, he successfully enhanced the external launcher to Lv.40. After the enhancement to Lv.40, the attributes of the component naturally soared. Once he reloaded two special cobalt shells, the Cangqiong promptly took to the sky again. (I wont list the attributes, to avoid accusations of padding the story.) Whoosh whoosh! Once he had climbed back to an appropriate altitude, two special cobalt shells were immediately launched. Song Chi didnt even look to see the reaction within the dust, but instead made a rapid descent, preparing to reload once more. The anti-magic effect could only last for one hour, and considering the time taken with each reloading, he had to make the most of every second. Yet before the Cangqiong had completely touched the ground, a thunderous roar could already be heard from millions of meters away. Following two earth-shattering explosions, Song Fus voice, filled with surprise, emanated from the communication projection to the side of Cangqiongs main control room. "Chi, quick, its working! Those dormant vines have started thrashing about again, hahaha, it looks like the Star Devouring Vine has truly been hurt!" Hearing this, Song Chi, after newly mounting two cobalt shells, once again maneuvered the Cangqiong to rise and then examined the radar screen. As expected, with the head-on bombardment of the enhanced Lv.40 armor-piercing cobalt shells, the energy fluctuations emanated by the main body of the Star Devouring Vine had suddenly plummeted significantly. ``` If the two cobalt shells from before only delivered a weakening effect of 1, now it has already reached triple digits, and the gap is clear at a glance. Without hesitation, Song Chi launched the second round of Fourth-Rank cobalt shells. After this round, the energy fluctuations of the Star Devouring Vine displayed on the radar had fallen to the lowest point of the Fourth Rank. At the same time, the countless vine tendrils, as thin as hairs, suddenly halted their movement and limply fell to the ground. These tendrils were not retracted back underground this time and were scattered in disarray over the two-million-meter expanse of sandy terrain below, seemingly devoid of any life. Seeing this, Song Fus anxious voice sounded. "Chi, you didnt receive a prompt from the Floating Land Origin, did you? Is the Star Devouring Vine really gone just like that?" Song Chi shook his head quickly, of course aware of the reasons for his great-great-uncles eagerness. The Star Devouring Vine was also a Fourth Rank lifeform; even though it had only recently advanced to the Fourth Rank, and its promotion success rate wouldnt be as terrifying as that of the Golden Armored Giant Beast, it should still be about 10%. The price he paid this time was not small; if it were truly killed by him just like that, it would be a huge loss for him. "Dont worry, its playing dead, but it should be over soon!" Hearing Song Chis firm tone, Song Fu didnt doubt further. When it came to Song Chi, or rather, the term "Family Sequence Candidate," he maintained sufficient trust. A minute later, the Cang Qiong, having completed loading the third round of shells, rose into the air again. Then it launched another roaring salvo! However, this time there was an unexpected twistthe two special cobalt shells didnt explode, as if they had simultaneously misfired. Song Chi didnt have time to wonder; the next second, his eyes widened in shock. Above the Vault of Heaven, millions of meters away, and right above where the main body of the Star Devouring Vine was located, a star over five thousand kilometers in diameter, composed entirely of boundless devouring Law, tore through the clouds and slowly descended. If the previous commotion caused by the Star Devouring Vines roots was akin to the earth cracking, then this was unquestionably like the sky itself was collapsing. Chi had a rough idea of what this was. If he wasnt mistaken, this should be one of the unique abilities of the Star Devouring Vine, known as [Starfall Devouring]. Even though he had heard of it before, witnessing it firsthand was still incredibly shocking. Of course, this [Starfall Devouring] was not an attack method but rather a supportive ability. The surface of the star gathered infinite devouring Law, which could greatly enhance the devouring Law controlled by the Star Devouring Vine itself, while also suppressing the enemys Law, thereby securing an invincible position. Whoosh! Song Chi made a tentative attack with a hundred-meter Sword Light Phantasm. As expected, this ordinary attack from the Fourth-Rank Level [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] didnt cause any ripples when it met the devouring star, and the entire phantasm was devoured along with it. Seeing this, Song Chis gaze turned to Song Fu in the projected light screen. He knew that the Star Devouring Vine had this trump card, so his great-great-uncle must know it too. Therefore, he was fairly certain that the other party must have a countermeasure for this black star filled with devouring Law. Indeed, upon seeing this devouring star, not only did Song Fu not show any panic on his face, but he also showed a slight smile. "Having not fully mastered the power of the devouring Law and recklessly summoning this [Starfall Devouring] is more than this Star Devouring Vine can bear. Old man me will add fuel to your fire!" Muttering to himself, a streak of orange light suddenly shot from the Blessing Class Cruiser, and whatever this orange light was, upon entering the black star, the devouring Law on the stars surface started to violently surge. A strong Law aura began to spread continuously in all directions! Even though they were millions of meters apart, the energy shields on the surfaces of the two Torch Warships began to show severe ripples. Fortunately, the Energy Shield components of both warships were enhanced to above Fourth Rank. With the emergence of a subtle and mysterious force, the two streams of energy began to continuously resist the erosion from the devouring Law outside. Looking at the radar screen beside him, amid the unrestrained ravaging of infinite devouring Law, the energy fluctuations emitted by the Star Devouring Vines main body were rapidly weakening. Clearly, it couldnt withstand the star it had summoned, comprised of the devouring Law. Beep beep beep! From within the communication projection, Song Fus solemn voice sounded again. "All right, Chi, your task is done. Now you just watch from the sidelines!" ``` Chapter 413 - 223: Killing and Development of Bailing Starfield ``` Boom! Boom! Boom! Gazing attentively at the Blessed Song firing ahead, Song Chi, now a spectator, was filled with deep emotions. Compared to the Golden Armored Giant Beast, dealing with this Star Devouring Vine could be called smooth sailing. And the only difference between the two sides was merely whether they had complete control over the Power of Laws or not. From this, one could see just how terrifying the enhancement to combat power granted by the Power of Laws really was. It also underscored the importance of the Power of Laws from another angle. "If I could control the Divine Thought State Spiritual Force after advancing to Third Rank and perceive the Power of Laws ahead of time, Im afraid I could pull a great distance ahead of Torch Ship Captains of the same rank!" Associating many things with the assimilation of the Power of Laws, Song Chi turned to think. Divine Thought State Spiritual Force Early perception of the Law Family Secret Technique ... He also became even more determined to reach Tenfold Mind Utilization at Third Rank and to advance his Spiritual Force into the Divine Thought State. Currently, he had achieved Sixfold Mind Utilization, and once that Divine Tempering Fruit matured, there should be another enhancement; plus, the third Life Sublimation was coming up, so the chances were actually quite good. Musing, good news also came from the Blessed Song ahead. Because the Star Devouring Vine no longer had the strength to support it, the pitch-black star that hung in the Vault of Heaven had quietly disappeared. And in this brief period, those pervasive energies devouring the Law had swallowed up the thick dust below. The true body of the Star Devouring Vine, which had been hidden in the dust, finally re-emerged before the eyes of both Song Chi. Stretching thousands of meters tall, its vine body was covered with countless terrifying cracks, two gigantic holes with a diameter of a hundred meters that virtually perforated the vine body radiating Mysterious Energy, were most likely caused by Fourth Rank Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shells. Seeing this, Song Fu didnt make any superfluous moves. With the limited duration of the "Magic Suppression Card" left, he had to seize all the time he could. He thought of calling for Song Chis help again, but then he remembered the two Fourth Rank Orange Quality weapons on the Cang Qiong, and decided against it. He really feared that Song Chi might accidentally annihilate the Star Devouring Vine completely. Five minutes later, the Star Devouring Vine, already at the end of its tether, finally had all life extinguished. Following a notification from the Blessed Song about a Third Rank Floating Land Origin being credited, Song Fu quickly glanced at the newly activated Warship Promotion mission. Current promotion success rate: 10.05% Just as he expected, this Star Devouring Vine had provided a success rate of exactly 10%. If he could also trade for a drop of Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood from the "Star Devouring Vines Heart," the success rate could approach 20%. A one-in-five chance of success was already a notable probability. Thinking about it, unable to suppress the joy rising in his heart, Song Fu smiled at Song Chi saying, "Chi, lets go down and take a look together!" He was quite fond of Song Chi. Although the cost was indeed high, if it were anyone else coming over, there was not much confidence that they could have finished off this Star Devouring Vine. The two warships gradually descended and soon hovered above the now completely withered vine. A Traction Beam shot out from the Blessed Song, and soon, two radiating bodies floated up from the withered vine body of the Star Devouring Vine. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes narrowed and he muttered to himself. "Fourth-Rank Life Crystal!" The two objects that had been extracted from the Star Devouring Vine were its heart and the other was a "Fourth-Rank Life Crystal," unique to Fourth Rank and above plants. It was one of the materials needed for the promotion of the Furious Lion. After brooding for a moment, Song Chi asked, "Uncle Grandfather Fu, what resources do you need for your flagships promotion to the Zhulu Warship?" Surprised by the question, Song Fu then seemed to realize something. "Does your grandfathers flagship need a Fourth-Rank Life Crystal for its promotion?" Song Chi nodded, as the matter of his grandfathers flagship initiating a promotion mission had already spread in certain small family circles, so it was not strange for the other party to know. "Hmm... If you can find any of these threeMetal Attribute Law Crystals, Millennium Pure Yang Stone, or Profound Sun Woodyou can come to exchange for this Life Crystal with me." As he spoke, another Traction Beam shot out from the Blessed Song, and under its influence, the three-thousand-meter vine body of the Star Devouring Vine rapidly shrank, finally taking on a miniaturized form about 50 meters long and was taken into the cargo hold of the Blessed Song. Clearly, the other party was using that Proportional Scaling Instrument Component. But thinking that the component would soon be his, Song Chi felt quite pleased. Continue your adventure at novelhall.Co?m With more than ten hours before returning, the two warships began to search the Floating Land separately, hoping to find any remaining resources that might have been overlooked. But the results quickly disappointed Song Chi. The Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magical Energy Detection Radar was best at such searches, with the feature of Magic Energy Detection it could perform large-scale, deep soil real-time detection with astounding efficiency. However, as nearly two hours passed, the radar screen still had not relayed any signal of energy fluctuations. One could imagine just how badly that Fourth Rank Floating Land had been ravaged by the Star Devouring Vinethe surfaces resources had long been completely drained, with every single valuable resource not spared. As a result, Song Chi persisted for a few more hours, but seeing indeed there were no exceptions, he no longer insisted. He returned to the predetermined rendezvous point and quietly waited. After he arrived back, about an hour later, the Blessed Song finally arrived somewhat belatedly. ``` Chapter 414 - 223: Killing and Development of Bailing Starfield_2 ``` "Great-Uncle, did you find anything?" Even though he pretty much knew the answer, Song Chi still asked. In response, Song Fu sighed and shook his head. Several hours later, the time to return finally arrived. Above the Vault of Heaven of Taihe Mountain, Song Fu placed the body of the Star Devouring Vine into his own courtyard, and the Torch Ship Cang Qiong slowly took to the sky again. At the same time, Song Fu took the initiative and said: "Chi, care to come and sit with the old man again?" Song Chi shook his head and declined, "Thats alright. Youve just started the warship promotion task and time is of the essence. I wont waste any more of it." Song Fu smiled and didnt insist. Two beams of purple light slowly drifted from the Torch Ship Cang Qiong, quickly absorbed by the traction beams restraint. Finally, before leaving, Song Chi offered an early congratulations. "I wish you success in your promotion ahead of time, Great-Uncle, and that you enter the Council of Elders in a year!" "Hahahaha, good, I hope Ming Song, that boy, will do the same!" ... Tens of minutes later, at Green Moon Manor. In the courtyard where his oldest uncle and his wife resided. Song Chi immediately informed his oldest aunt about the news that Song Fu had a Fourth-Rank Life Crystal which might need to be exchanged with one of the three: a Metal Attribute Law Crystal, a Ten Thousand Year Pure Yang Stone, or a Xuan Yang Wood. His oldest aunt is currently in charge of collecting the special resources needed for the Furious Lions promotion. But after Song Chi spoke, joy suddenly blossomed in Zhao Hongxues beautiful eyes. "Xuan Yang Wood? We just happen to have that in the secret vault within the pulse. What a coincidence." Muttering to herself, Zhao Hongxue first praised Song Chi and then hurried off to take care of the matter. The promotion of the Furious Lion was of utmost importance to the entire family, and no one dared to be negligent. As for Song Chi, he first checked his communication bracelet, saw that the post he had sent earlier had no valuable replies, and then re-entered the Ruins Market. He installed two components, the Holy Cross Beacon and the Proportional Scaling Instrument, and enhanced them both to Second Rank. However, after enhancing them to Second Rank, due to a lack of Titanium Crystals on hand, Song Chi had to temporarily give up on further enhancing the Holy Cross Beacon component. The two Pathfinder Marks currently on it only allowed one to be used, and the other would take four months to complete its cooldown, which even at lv30 wouldnt change. (PS: Just to patch things up, uninstalling doesnt directly reset the cooldown time either, otherwise it would be a big bug.) Compared to that, the Proportional Scaling Instrument would likely be needed in a month. The current 60x scaling ratio was far from enough, so it had to be urgently enhanced to Third Rank Level. Continue reading stories on novelhall.Co?m Spending several hundred strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and 65 Titanium Crystals, this component was successfully enhanced to lv30. Looking at its attributes now, the scaling ratio had increased from 60 (30x2) to 140 (70x2) times. With that ratio, those ancient corpses could be reduced directly from nearly ten thousand meters to 70 meters, easily fitting inside the Cang Qiong. After enhancing both, Song Chi then entered the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. He began to further train in the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. ... Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, more than twenty days had gone by. When Song Chi emerged from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, there was not much change in his aura; his Guidance Technique was still at lv22. It was only that the Second-Rank Blue Blood Clan being outside had transmitted a message telepathically, saying that someone from the pulse had come calling and that they were about to depart for the Bailing Starfield. Returning to his personal room, he freshened up quickly, and once he was ready, Song Chi made his way to the courtyard of his oldest uncle and wife. ``` At this moment, the courtyard had already gathered quite a few people. Aside from the core members, there were also several Second Rank Torch Ship Captains who joined the pulse later. This time, the preliminary development in the Bailing Starfield would involve not only Song Chi and his father Song Chao but also his second uncle Song Hai, as well as these later-joined Second Rank Torch Ship Captains within the pulse. Right now, everyone seemed eager to try their hand at the task. As for the reason, it was simple. Going out for development was tough and quite dangerous, but at the same time, it promised high risk and high reward. All the clan members participating in this development would have their pulse salaries increased several-fold; also, while in the Bailing Starfield, they could earn some extra money, making money far faster than usual. "Alright, now that everyone is here, let me announce the management arrangements for the subsequent development of the Bailing Starfield," Bai Xiuqin said in a light voice, leaning against the Sky Zither: "First, Song Chi is only responsible for providing the last line of combat support. Unless there is an attack from a Third Rank unit of the Bailing Civilization, he should not be disturbed arbitrarily." "Secondly, Song Hai will be the overall commander of this star domain development, with Song Chao assisting him. Everyone else must follow the orders issued by the two of them. If anyone is found to be disobeying or secretly defying orders, they may be executed on the spot!" "Have you all understood?" Her words came to a halt here, followed by the spirited response of the clan members within the pulse. "Understood!" "Received!" Seeing that all the clan members were fully prepared, Bai Xiuqin spoke again. "Since everyone is ready, lets set off!" The next second, five Second Rank Level Torch Warships appeared out of thin air, along with one Third Rank Level Cruiser. These six escort ships were not warships from the Tenth Direct Vein but rather transfer warships belonging to the family side. If a large-scale development of an Alien Star Domain was to be undertaken, these transfer warships were naturally indispensable. The Tenth Direct Vein had a short history of vein opening, with insufficient space beacon components, so they had to apply from the family side. And the price for this was simple: two-tenths of the subsequent development gains had to be turned over to the family. To this, the people of the Tenth Direct Vein were naturally very reluctant, but they had no other choice. Transfer warships couldnt just be used by anyone; each one of them must have two space beacon components, one of which must be of purple or higher quality, otherwise, it would not be possible to easily shuttle continuously between the family and the Alien Star Domain. In addition, the internal structure of the warship must also be equipped with space expansion components; otherwise, it would not be able to carry much in a single trip. The transfer warships were responsible not only for transporting the personnel developing the Alien Star Domain but also for the transportation of various logistical materials. The development of an Alien Star Domain by tens of thousands of people required large-scale equipment with food, water, medicine, mining carts, mining ships, prospectors, spacesuits, and the like. Otherwise, are people expected to develop an Alien Star Domain stretching thousands of light-years with their bare hands? Song Chi and the other six Second Rank Torch Ship Captains boarded several Second Rank Level transfer warships. As the highest combat power in the mining team, they were naturally not subject to the restrictions of the "Torch Warship Boarding Certificate". All the fees incurred during the transportation of these transfer warships called over by the family needed to be paid by themselves, and saving some where they could was prudent. After all the Torch Ship Captains boarded the warships, nearly forty thousand ordinary clan members of the Tenth Direct Vein also embarked on five Second Rank transfer warships. As for that one and only cruiser, its vast cargo bay equipped with space expansion components was filled with various types of supplies. Mining carts, civilian mining ships, food, standard medical equipment, and so on. The boarding process lasted for about half an hour, after which all were on board, and the six Torch Warships took to the sky simultaneously. Soon, the six warships, activated for deployment in the Alien Star Domain, disappeared from the vault of heaven, sent off to the distant Bailing Starfield. Below, around Green Moon Lake, tens of thousands of the Tenth Direct Vein clan members did not take their eyes off for a long time, praying in their hearts for the safe return of this development team from the pulse. After all, among that team were many of their relatives. These people, in order to earn more resources for their descendants and to increase the chances of their offspring awakening the Seed of Torch, embarked on this pioneering action of the pulse without a second thought. Inside the Green Moon Manor, Bai Xiuqin, Zhao Hongxue, Chen Lixia, and others also prayed in their hearts. This was the pulses first development action, crucial for the future development of their pulse, and it must not go wrong!! Chapter 415 - 224: Bailing Continent - Re-entering the Tri-Eye Race’s Super Giant Ancient Flagship The locations of the spatial beacon set by the six transfer warships were exactly in the core Star Domain of the Bailing Civilization, and right below them was the only Third Rank Life Floating Land in the Bailing Starfield, the Bailing Continent. Stretching two million kilometers from east to west and one and a half million kilometers from north to south, the Bailing Continent was neither on the verge of reaching the Fourth Rank like the Soul Spirit Floating Land nor freshly advanced to the Third Rank like the Silver Spear Floating Continent. It was a standard Third Rank Life Floating Land. No sooner had the six transfer warships appeared in the sky above the Floating Land than Song Chi and the other seven Second Rank Torch Ship Captains swiftly summoned their flagships. "Wait a moment!" Just as the dozen or so warships were ready to descend, Song Chis voice suddenly rang out. Inside the Qingkong, Song Chao asked, "Little Chi, whats wrong?" Song Chis gaze was fixed on the radar image beside him, revealing a cold smile on his face. "Found an old rat hiding in the gutter, give me a moment!!" With that said, the Cang Qiong shot forth, streaking towards a mountain range on the continent below. It was undoubtedly challenging for ordinary Torch Warships to conduct a carpet search of a Third Rank Floating Land, but for the Cang Qiong, this was an easy task. In the presence of the "Magic Energy Detection" feature of the Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magical Energy Detection Radar, no object emitting energy fluctuations could remain concealed, as long as it wasnt hidden hundreds of meters underground. In the northern area of the Bailing Continent, as the Cang Qiong descended above a mountain, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon at the bow of the ship suddenly fired. Without resorting to the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light," even a simple cannon shot under the strength of the lv40-enhanced Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon was something that typical Third Rank combat units simply couldnt withstand. Indeed, after three consecutive cannon shots, the secret base hidden inside the mountain was utterly destroyed, and even the Third Rank Bailing Civilization starship concealed there was completely obliterated. The Qingkong, Hei Hai, and other Second Rank Torch Warships also descended: "Little Chi, how did it go?" Song Chi nodded. "A Third Rank Bailing Tribe warship has been dealt with!" Hearing this, Song Hai and Song Chaos expressions slightly changed. The Bailing Continent was the area that Song Mingsong and Song Shan had focused on clearing previously. Yet, Third Rank remnants of the Bailing Tribe were still concealed within, indicating that there were likely even more on other Floating Lands. Considering this, Song Hai and Song Chao discussed for a while before saying, Discover more content at novelhall.Co?m "Little Chi, since your flagship can pinpoint these Bailing Tribe remnants, take some more time later to thoroughly search the entire continent." "Alright!" Once Song Chi nodded, Song Hai continued, "Since there are still quite a few remnants of the Bailing Tribe, lets not send our clan members to other Floating Lands for now. Lets focus on developing this Bailing Continent first. With the few of us guarding it, nothing should go wrong." "The Bailing Continent is a Third Rank Floating Land with many resource points. Its more than enough for the few tens of thousands of us to develop for quite some time. Lets discuss further after Dad finishes his advancement!" "Understood!" After the orders were given, the six transfer warships also began to descend towards the Floating Land below. They didnt land in the same area; aside from the Cruiser and one of the Escort Ships landing in the former core city of the Bailing Tribe, "Myriad Spirits City," the other four transfer warships each took positions in different areas of the Floating Land. Accompanying them was an Escort Ship from within the Pulse, assigned to subsequent regional defense duties, which was the only way to maximize development efficiency. In the following days, Song Chi, controlling the Cang Qiong, scouted the entirety of the Bailing Continent and cleared several hidden Bailing Tribe outposts again. However, these were all small to medium-sized outposts, and no Third Rank Bailing Tribe units were found again. ... Myriad Spirits City, within a tall mechanical building. This was the retreat spot arranged by Dad and the Second Uncle for Song Chi. After clearing most of the hidden bases on the Bailing Continent, Song Chi returned here. At the top of the high-rise, in his personal room, Song Chi entered the Ruins Market and began practicing the Guidance Technique once more. Although he was eager to explore the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield for a second time, the monthly exploration buffer period couldnt be rushed. Moreover, for his next exploration of the Alien Star Domain, he had to first go to the Blood Barbarian Continent via the Ruins Market Spatial Anchor Point, leave a Pathfinder Mark there, and then transpose the Spatial Anchor back to the Bailing Continent. Only in this way would he be able to activate the Space Beacon Emitter components mark after more than a months time and stay long-term in the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield. That meant he would have to wait another month before he could officially head to the asteroid belt. Of course, Song Chi wasnt in too much of a hurry. It just so happened that the second Pathfinder Mark on the Holy Cross Beacon component would take nearly four more months to cool down, which suited his timing. ... Ruins Market, All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Song Chi, who had just applied a box of Body Tempering Paste, assumed the Guidance Techniques training pose. But before officially starting his training, he took out a millennium-old Firethorn Fruit and swallowed it in a single bite before beginning the practice of the Guidance Technique. Several days later, when he emerged from the Cultivation Room, Song Chis aura had strengthened significantly. If an outsider had been present, they would have noticed his Guidance Technique had improved from lv22 to lv23. While the effect of the millennium-old Firethorn Fruit was not as potent as the fifteen-hundred-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls, it had saved him at least a year of arduous cultivation. Chapter 416 - 224: Bailing Continent - Re-entering the Tri-Eye Race’s Colossal Ancient Flagship_2 Time passed swiftly, and before long, over a month had gone by. During this period, another Ruins Market trading session was held, but this time there were no unexpected gains. However, it successfully met the conditions for promotion, raising from lv26 to lv27. Additionally, Song Chi obtained five Firethorn Fruits from that Fire Elemental Life by trading a large amount of Fire Attribute Materials. Among them were four millennium-aged fruits and one bicentennial fruit. Regarding this, Song Chi was quite satisfied. For him at this moment, the Firethorn Fruits were highly beneficial. Indeed, over the course of the past month, his Guidance Technique had improved a step further, advancing from lv23 to lv24. However, correspondingly, only three out of the five Firethorn Fruits remained. He estimated that these three could at best elevate his Guidance Technique by two levels, that is, to reach the level of lv26. There was no helping it; the further one advanced in cultivating the Guidance Technique, the more difficult it became. He had not forgotten to continue this trade with the Fire Elemental Life, making sure it would obtain more Firethorn Fruits for him. In order to trade, he had once again withdrawn 500,000 points from the 1.5 million Ordinary Merit Points he owed himself, converting them all into Fire Attribute Materials. Now, the storage room of the Ruins Market was still piled with a considerable amount of Fire Attribute Materials. However, it was not hard to tell from the difficulty the Fire Elemental Life showed previously that obtaining more Firethorn Fruits in the future might not be easy. Thinking this, Song Chi could only silently sigh. It was a good thing that he could still use Body Tempering Paste in conjunction with Advanced Body Tempering Potion for support in his cultivation, and complemented by the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, his speed was several times faster than that of the ordinary Torch Ship Captains. Consoling himself with these thoughts, he stepped out of the high-rise building and summoned the Cang Qiong to soar straight into the Vault of Heaven. Today was the day for his second exploration of the Alien Star Domain since his arrival on the Bailing Continent. During his exploration a month prior, he had left a Space Beacon on the Blood Barbarian Continent with the component "Holy Cross Beacon." Before departing, he also set the Spatial Anchor Point of the Ruins Market directly below his own room, and left behind Tuogu Hong, whom he had re-enslaved, to monitor the situation on the Bailing Continent at all times. Thus, with everything prepared, he could set out to explore that Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield with total peace of mind. Song Chi was slightly excited, or rather, expectant. He had never stopped contemplating another exploration of that terrifying Tri-Eye Races super-giant flagship. The Silver Apple Mother Tree, which appeared to be situated in its own separate cultivation chamber aboard the Starship, still left a deep impression on him. With that thought, Song Chi began the teleportation process into the Alien Star Domain and activated the Pathfinder Mark located within the core space of that giant asteroid in the Asteroid Belt. Accompanied by a sudden dizzying sensation, and once he regained his bearings, the Cang Qiong was already in the asteroids core space. Not far ahead lay the familiar wreckage of the Tri-Eye Races ancient Starship, and the respectful form of the Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race was standing by his side. Song Chi nodded his head but didnt hurry to enter the Stellar Battlefield. "Summon a Third-Rank Humanoid Alien Race in here!" he commanded. Although he had killed all the ordinary Third-Rank Humanoid Aliens staying behind during his last visit, quite a few had survived by being out hunting in the Asteroid Belt. These lucky Third-Rank Aliens had long been pacified by the Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien. With Cher already dead from burning up its life force, Song Chi was preparing to have a backup host in case the Enslavement Mark: Furious Trait cooled down and he needed a new vessel. Once the Third-Rank was successfully sealed, Song Chi then piloted the Cang Qiong straight into the massive Spatial Wormhole with a diameter of ten thousand meters. Two days later, at the other end of the wormhole, the Cang Qiong hovered quietly. As before, Song Chi didnt let the Cang Qiong rush out of the wormhole; instead, he chose the safest approach. Looking outward, Song Chis brows subconsciously furrowed. It was clearly visible that, after several months, the peripheral areas of the ancient stellar battlefield outside the wormhole had once again advanced a significant distance toward the central region of the battlefield. Although it would take nearly ten years to completely engulf this starry sky, the fact that these space rifts were spreading so rapidly still filled Song Chis heart with urgency. "Time is of the essence!" With this thought, Song Chi swept his gaze over the ancient corpses scattered across the outer space. After pondering for a moment, he still did not rush to collect these ancient corpses. There were many reasons for this. First and foremost, what he was most concerned about was that terrifyingly massive warship that stretched over a hundred thousand kilometers in length. Explore more adventures at novelhall.Co?m Secondly, in order to collect these ancient corpses, the Cang Qiong would have to exit the wormhole and personally enter the outer space, the level of danger involved goes without saying. Moreover, collecting these ancient corpses would naturally require careful planning of the traction route in advance. Although those hidden Traces of Law could not cause much destruction to the ancient corpses, Song Chi was worried about being affected himself. So before commencing with the traction, it would be necessary to have the asteroid belt creatures clear a relatively safe area. Indeed, before long, many humanoid alien races had arrived with a vast number of asteroid belt creatures in tow, carefully clearing the external area following the order from the half-step Fourth Rank humanoid alien race. Ignoring these creatures, Song Chi stood before the Fixed-Point Launch Pad. Following the coordinates from the last deployment several months ago, he launched all four level 40 Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Hum, hum, hum, hum! After the subtle fluctuations in the void, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were successfully deployed close to the super-giant Tri-Eye Race flagship, without triggering any spatial rifts or hidden Patterns of Laws. Under the instruction of Song Chis Brainwave Beacon, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines headed straight for the familiar breach in the ships hull. Inside the Cang Qiong, even though he had personally witnessed it once before several months ago, Song Chi couldnt help but feel astonished when he looked up again for the second time. Not to mention the length of this ancient warship, just standing at its very bottom and looking up, he couldnt even see the full height of its hull. This alone was evidence of the warships terrifying size. Taking a deep breath, Song Chi put these thoughts aside and focused on controlling the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines as they approached the warship. Suddenly, as they proceeded along the previous path, it seemed that one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had triggered something. Even though Song Chi issued an evasion command immediately, and even though the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had reached Fourth Rank, they stood no chance against this hidden Law Pattern, which had changed its position without their knowledge. Soon, the one at the forefront was completely annihilated by the formidable might of this Law Pattern. The remaining three Figurines could only try their best to dodge the location where the Law Pattern lingered, as they once again made their way towards the breach. As they cautiously moved forward, thankfully, no more accidents occurred, and eventually, the three Figurines arrived near the breach in the hull once again. "Enter!" Song Chi commanded without hesitation, and two of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines took the lead, stepping into the breach first, followed closely by the one carrying Song Chis brainwaves. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi subconsciously held his breath. He vividly remembered the scene where a Third Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine was instantly ground into scraps. However, he was clearly overthinking. Under the Fourth Rank enhanced lv40 Puppet Body, although the pressure inside the super-giant flagship was horrifying, it wasnt enough to crush them outright. Nevertheless, Song Chi could still hear the faint sounds of cracking. Obviously, even a Fourth Rank Puppet Body was not entirely safe under such daunting pressure. Song Chis expression grew serious, and a thought flashed through his mind. "Is the pressure from a Sixth Rank creature really that astounding? Or is it..." While thinking, he maneuvered the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine to turn, directing its gaze towards a room on the left that seemed to be a cultivation chamber. He was still highly interested in that plant which was suspected to be the Silver Apple Mother Tree. Chapter 417 - 225: Fourth Rank Void Demon·Another Red Epic Treasure After staring intently for nearly two minutes, Song Chi finally confirmed that the silver plant in the chamber on the left was indeed the "Silver Apple Mother Tree." Knowing this, one could only imagine Song Chis state of mind. The Silver Apple Mother Tree, as one of the extremely rare types of starry plants, was far more precious than the "Star Devouring Vine," the "Bloodthirsty Vine," and the "Starry Sea Tiantian," and it was something that all forces would dream of obtaining. The fruits it bore, the "Silver Apples," had the miraculous effect of raising the Quality of most eligible Starry Sea Oddities by a First Rank, which for Song Chi, was an opportunity not to be missed. With that thought, he forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart and turned his gaze toward the chamber on the right, which he had not yet had the chance to glance at last time. However, this glance was disappointing; a special alloy door completely sealed off everything inside the chamber, making it impossible to see what was within. After some thought, Song Chi first tried to push the alloy door on the right, and seeing no response, he then shifted his focus to the cultivation chamber on the left. Thud thud thud! Three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines paced slowly towards the open chamber. Their footsteps echoed in the silent space within the ship, drawing particularly sharp attention. However, there was no helping it; the stability of the space inside the Super-Giant Flagship far exceeded that of the ordinary Tri-Eye Race warship debris. Not to mention phasing into the void, it was extremely difficult to even try to navigate through space using the surrounding energy. There appeared to be a layer of transparent isolation screen at the entrance of the cultivation chamber. As the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines stepped in, the scenery before their eyes suddenly changed. It was not that what had been seen from the outside was an illusion; the silver plant truly existed, standing quietly in the distance. Rather, the space inside the chamber was much larger than what had been seen before, with mountains and waters; at first glance, it seemed more like a not-so-small Secret Realm Space. Moreover, shockingly, the "Silver Apple Mother Tree" that seemed just a few meters tall from the outside was actually a titanic height of ten thousand meters within this secret realm, a true Fifth-Rank starry plant. Song Chis heart suddenly tightened at this revelation. A Fifth-Rank starry plant, and certainly not one that has just entered the Fifth Rank; how could such a being be easily coveted by outsiders? While he was astonished, Song Chi noticed something else: in this Secret Realm Space akin to an enclosed hideout, the restrictions on the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines seemed to have disappeared, yet the effect of the "Brainwave Remote Control System" was still in place, which caught him by surprise. Before he had time to ponder further, several subtle spatial fluctuations suddenly came from another part of the Vault of Heaven in this Secret Realm Space, and a few dark figures slowly appeared within the realm. Seeing this, a thought emerged in Song Chis mind. "Does this Secret Realm Space have other entrances?" Amidst his speculation, Song Chis hands moved quickly; before those several dark figures fully materialized, he directed the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to phase into the void first, then he watched silently as the new figures entered the realm. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi with his eyes tightly shut frowned slightly. "Its actually Void Demons, and theyre Fourth-Rank Level Void Demons!" When he clearly saw the faces of the new dark figures in the sky, he recognized their identity at once. "Four Fourth-Rank Void Demons, this is going to be troublesome!" Fourth-Rank Level Void Demons had combat power that far surpassed the Pseudo Fourth-Rank Combat Power of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, and now four had appeared at once; how could this not give Song Chi a headache? However, before he could think further, a piece of good news quickly came. Upon entering the Secret Realm Space, the four Void Demons charged straight toward the ten-thousand-meter-tall "Silver Apple Mother Tree" below, and a fierce battle soon ensued between them. "Are they also after those two Silver Apples?" A flash crossed Song Chis eyes, and countless thoughts surfaced in his mind. At the same time, he quickly realized that Silver Apples were the essence collected from the "Silver Apple Mother Tree," each requiring a long time to nurture. For ordinary Starry Sea Civilizations, the role of a Silver Apple might just be to enhance the Quality of Starry Sea Oddities, but for Void Demons who could devour and absorb most forms of Energy, the essence contained within Silver Apples could directly assist them in achieving Great Rank advancements. With this, their coveting of the two Silver Apples also became understandable. Continue reading at novelhall.Co?m As he contemplated the Silver Apples, Song Chis gaze shifted, looking at the two luminescent Silver Apples hanging from the Silver Apple Mother Tree. "Hm?" He was slightly puzzled. On his previous return, he had made a special effort to consult the family archives about the Silver Apple Mother Tree, and the information he got wasnt quite the same as what he was seeing now. Typically, Silver Apples were around ten meters in size, but the two on the Mother Tree were much larger. The smaller one was thirty meters, and the larger one exceeded a hundred meters, quite a bit different from the information he had found from his family. "Did they mutate under the cultivation of the Tri-Eye Race, or are these two Silver Apples of a higher Quality than those recorded by my family?" While the fight continued before him, Song Chi didnt dwell on this matter for too long. He began to carefully assess the situation on the battlefield, but soon he noticed something was off. Chapter 418 - 225: Fourth Rank Void Demon·Another Red Epic Relic_2 "A Fifth Rank Level Silver Apple Mother Tree, exchanging blows with a Fourth Rank Void Demon?" After intensely observing the Silver Apple Mother Tree under the siege of four Void Demons for over ten minutes, Song Chi finally noticed something unusual. "The aura emitted by this Silver Apple Mother Tree is gradually weakening!" Indeed, although the extent of the weakening wasnt large, Song Chis careful perception still made him discover this point. In an instant, Song Chi seemed to understand something. "Could it be that this Silver Apple Mother Tree, like the Queen Insect and Mother Insect from the Buluo Civilization Ruins I encountered before, is undergoing a continuous decrease in rank due to a lack of energy supply?" As soon as this speculation formed in his mind, Song Chi was almost certain that it wasnt far from what he had thought. This also explained the issue with the size of those two silver apples. During his thoughts, a dozen hours quickly passed, and a few hours ago, the rank of that Silver Apple Mother Tree had completely fallen from the Fifth Rank, and its size had shrunk from ten thousand meters to five thousand meters. As the rank of the Silver Apple Mother Tree dropped, the four Void Demons, which had only been able to rely on their Void Force to fight cautiously nearby, gradually became much more composed, and the blades of Void they continuously threw began to leave more and more cutting marks on the trunk of the Silver Apple Mother Tree. "Not right!" Continue reading at novelhall.Co?m In the distance, from within the Spatial Wormhole, something alarmed Song Chi, as he caught the subtle movements of one of the Fourth Rank Void Demons continuously closing in on a particular area. As the saying goes, the players are blinded by the game, and the spectators see it clearly; those engaged in battle could not detect its slight movements, but Song Chi, as a spectator, clearly saw the other partys intentions. The area it was desperately closing in on was a hidden region behind the trunk of the Silver Apple Mother Tree. Song Chi controlled the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine to move a small distance in the shadow of the Void, switching positions to keep watching that area. With one look, he immediately caught a glimpse of an extremely faint red light. "Is this a Red Epic Quality Strange Object?" Song Chis heartbeat slightly quickened. Behind the Silver Apple Mother Tree, where some values were deliberately obscured, a few streaks of red light were visible. If he wasnt mistaken, what the Silver Apple Mother Tree was deliberately concealing was most probably a Red Quality Starry Sea Oddity. Once certain of this, Song Chi, who had previously managed to keep his composure, started to breathe heavily. A Red Epic Level Starry Sea Oddity, irrespective of whether it could be transformed into a warship component or not, was absolutely unimaginable in value. He had to find a way to obtain it; he could not let these Void Demons get their hands on it cheaply. Song Chi narrowed his eyes, a cold light passing through his gaze. But at this moment, another problem arose that made him uncomfortable. The continuous operation time of the Brainwave Remote Control System component was almost up. The lv30 Brainwave Remote Control System had an operating time of 18 hours, and that time was nearly up. If he deactivated this component now, not to mention whether the Red Strange Object would fall into the hands of the Fourth Rank Void Demons during the subsequent Buffer period. Even if the battle between them and the Silver Apple Mother Tree continued until that time, the commotion caused by the new set of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines reentering this Secret Realm would inevitably not escape the notice of both parties in the battle. Based on this, Song Chi quickly made a decision. The remaining Third Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystal along with some others were all taken out by him. After five consecutive attempts, the Brainwave Remote Control System component was enhanced to lv35. Not only did its control distance increase to 4 light-years, but its duration also increased from 18 hours to 23 hours. Upon seeing this, Song Chi finally felt a bit more reassured. This battle in the Secret Realm Space obviously couldnt last much longer. The Silver Apple Mother Tree had been continuously consuming its own energy to cope, and it couldnt hold on for too long. Just like that, nearly two hours had passed. The battle inside the secret realm had also reached a critical stage. The Silver Apple Mother Tree had already dealt with one of the four Fourth Rank Void Demons, and another was heavily injured, leaving only two still capable of fight. However, its own state was also extremely precarious. Originally, it had just fallen from the Fifth Rank and still had the combat power of the peak of the Fourth Rank, but now it was left with only ordinary Fourth Rank combat power. If this continued, it might be slowly ground down to death by the remaining two Void Demons. It was at that moment when the Void Demon, which had been looking for an opportunity, suddenly flashed, taking advantage of a flaw exposed by the Silver Apple Mother Tree and instantly moved to the location of the Red Curio with its void ability. Just as it reached out to grab the Red Curio, a small rift suddenly split open in the void beside it, and from within, two strangely shaped mechanical devices shot out. Boom, boom! Two Goblin Mana Bombing Drones landed on the side of the Void Demon and then exploded violently. The might of a Third Rank Level explosion was basically just a slight annoyance for a Fourth Rank Void Demon with laws of space enhancing its whole body. However, this sudden and unexpected change caused the Void Demon to hesitate momentarily, and that split-second was precisely what Song Chi needed. Before the Void Demon could react, a puppet arm reached out from the void and seized the Red Curio that the Silver Apple Mother Tree had deliberately concealed, before swiftly retracting back into the void. Seeing this, blood-red fury welled up in the eyes of the Void Demon, and a brutal aura surged out from within it. Even from the shadowy side of the void, Song Chi could still faintly feel the overbearing nature of this aura. Swish! A pure silver branch, hundreds of meters in length, lashed out fiercely and struck the Fourth Rank Void Demon, sending it flying in an instant. The fact that the Silver Apple Mother Tree continued to consume its already limited energy to conceal the Red Curio highlighted its importance. Feeling the loss of the item, and with only one adversary left behind it, it naturally directed all its fury towards the Fourth Rank Void Demon. The Void Demon, exuding a thick and violent aura, did not pay any heed to the Silver Apple Mother Tree. While still in mid-flight from being repelled, it vanished silently, merging into the void as well. As a favored child of the void, how could it not be aware of the methods used by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines before? However, as it hastily pursued the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines through the dark face of the void, those Figurines had already taken the chance to rush towards the entrance high above in the Vault of Heaven. "Quick!" Song Chis Brainwave Beacon rapidly issued commands. He couldnt afford to check the attributes of the Red Curio that was now in his possession. Instead, he prayed that the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could elude the pursuing Void Demon. He was all too aware of the terror represented by a Fourth Rank entity. Although the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were similarly enhanced to LV40, they did not possess control of a special Supernatural System and were merely larger ants in the presence of a true Fourth Rank lifeform. Therefore, it was imperative that they not let the Void Demon catch up. The Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines successively rushed through the gaping hatch door, and in the next second, they tumbled from the shadowy side of the void. The space inside the warship was extremely stable and did not support travel through the void. Without the boon of void power, the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could only move step by step towards the breach not far ahead. Although Song Chi was anxious, he had no solution. Within the confines of the enormous ancient warship, it was as if there were a natural rule that no lifeform could violate. Just like the Fourth Rank Void Demon that had also emerged, floundering from the void, it too could only pursue the Soldier Figurines step by step. Nevertheless, it was indeed a true Fourth Rank Unit, and the law force coursing through it allowed the Void Demon to move through the central corridor more swiftly than the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. As time progressed, the distance between them gradually closed. Seeing this outcome, Song Chi naturally grew more anxious. In his agitation, neither he nor the Fourth Rank Void Demon noticed that the cultivation chamber originally an independent space had quietly vanished. What had been a separate secret realm space was now just another ordinary alloy chamber of the warship. Swish! A whistling sound came from behind. Glancing back with the corner of his eye, Song Chis hands subconsciously clenched. The Void Demon had initiated an attack. The next second, however, joy appeared in his eyes. Though the attack hit one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines from behind, it did not deal serious damage. Instead, the blow was blocked by an automatically triggered "Plasma Shield." Chapter 419 - 226: Red Component [Chicang’s No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm] Amid his joy, Song Chi was also filled with relief. The [Plasma Guardian] component was currently only at level 30, whether it faced space fissures or the hidden traces of Law in the void, it was completely incapable of withstanding even the slightest resistance; the might brought about by these two was far beyond what a Third Rank energy shield could resist. Song Chi was very clear on this point, so when he had deployed it earlier, he hadnt actually expected the plasma shield to be of much use, he had simply habitually bestowed it upon all four of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, yet he hadnt expected it to prove useful at this moment. However, the bad news was that the plasma shield was, after all, only a Third Rank individual shield, and in the face of a single strike from the Fourth-Rank Void Demon, it had already dimmed to its limit and would clearly struggle to resist a second blow. Discover exclusive tales at novelhall.Co?m Considering this, Song Chi immediately transmitted a series of instructions through brainwave communication. Then, the one initially at the rear, one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, quickly stepped forward, passing the second figurine in front, while this second figurine turned its body around and prepared to execute a delaying, rearguard action to buy as much time as possible against the pursuit of the Fourth-Rank Void Demon. At this moment, the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were less than ten meters away from the end of the central corridors rift; just a few meters more, and once they exited this space within the warship, all subsequent matters would be readily resolved. The arm of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine lifted, and the last of the three Goblin Mana Bombing Drones it had brought was forcefully thrown out. But having learned from previous encounters, the Void Demon trailing behind, already alert and prepared, fired a barrage of Law Blades condensed from the power of Space Law. Before the Goblin Mana Bombing Drone could get close, it was preemptively detonated, impeding the demon not in the slightest. Upon seeing this, Song Chi immediately issued an order for an active assault. The power of the void circulated in the hands of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, and as the Soul Devouring Dagger took shape, it charged toward the Void Demon. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! A multitude of Law Blades, once again condensed by the power of Space Law, were fired, triggering the plasma shield on the surface of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine in just one second. Then, almost instantly, the Shield Value was depleted, and in the next second, the Law Blades landed on the puppet body of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine. Boom, boom, boom! It was fortunate that the figurines had reached level 40 and, through the Law Stone and the Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, had received the enhancement of a trace of the Power of Laws; otherwise, the body of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine would likely have been sliced into countless pieces in the blink of an eye. Even so, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine only held out for a few seconds before it completely disintegrated. How could the power of the Laws obtained by the integration of vast quantities of Spectral Energy and the Law Stone, with the Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, compare to the colossal power of the Laws wielded by a true Fourth Rank unit? Besides, this Void Demon was no ordinary foe; having navigated with ease in the presence of the Silver Apple Mother Tree, which was initially of the Fifth-Rank Level, its own power was likely not far from the peak of the Fourth Rank. Fortunately, even though the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine had also failed to get close to it, it had still managed to delay the Void Demon for half a breath, not an entirely fruitless effort. Seeing the gap widening once again, the Fourth-Rank Void Demon employed some method unknown, as a crimson radiance suddenly emerged from the dark red spiral horns atop its head, following which its entire body seemed to swell slightly. After this transformation, its stride was noticeably faster than before. At this speed, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine was likely to be overtaken before even exiting the rift ahead. Helpless, Song Chi could only continue to have the figurine, whose plasma shield on its surface had already dimmed to the extreme, turn around and charge directly at the Void Demon behind it. The result was predictable, and more dramatic than with the first figurine; in just three seconds, it was completely dismembered. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! The continuous firing of Law Blades activated the plasma shield on the surface of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine that Song Chis brainwaves were attached to, quickly depleting the shield value once again. In a moment of urgency, Song Chi tried to control the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine to activate the [Instant Prison Shadow Kill] ability, but the attempt failed; within the interior space of this warship, all abilities related to space were severely restricted. Crack, crack, crack! The sounds of slicing continued to come from the body of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, and as time passed, the figurine gradually became overwhelmed. "Its time to take a gamble!" Swoosh! Behind him, another Law Blade shot forth; despite the confines of the warships internal space limiting the Law Blade from severing space, making it more like a typical energy attack, it was still imbued with the might of Fourth Rank Level and caused no small disturbance. This Law Blade struck the puppet body of the figurine from behind, causing the already overburdened figurine to suddenly come to a halt; the next second, its body burst apart, finally unable to withstand the continuous attacks. However, unexpectedly, at the moment the figurine completely disintegrated and the Brainwave Beacon was about to deactivate, Song Chi controlled the figurine to throw the dazzling red object in its hand with all its might. In the corridor, Law Blades were fired in an attempt to cut off the trajectory of this Strange Object being thrown. Yet, before disintegrating, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine had been only two steps away from the breach. Even if the Void Demon reacted swiftly, it could only watch helplessly as the Strange Object was flung through the gap ahead. The super-giant flagship, previously stationed nearby, had through the Fixed-Point Launch Pad component C which had completed its buffering C deployed a Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race unit on the scene, which received Mind Sound Transmission from Song Chi. Chapter 420 - 226: Red Component [Chicang’s No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm]_2 ``` "Here it comes!" Once the words were out, a streak of red light shot out from the front crevice. The prepared Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race member caught the red light accurately, having readied themselves for its arrival. However, hot on its heels came a Law Blade, howling through the air. Even as it merely grazed the second-rank member of the Humanoid Alien Race, it cleaved the entire lower half of their body in two. In a moment, the radiance in the humanoid aliens eyes began to dim rapidly. Before succumbing to death entirely, it managed to use the last of its energy to activate the silver token clutched in its left hand. Ahead, the cold gaze of a Fourth Rank Void Demon peeked out from the breach in the gigantic Tri-Eye Race flagship, catching sight of the second-rank humanoid alien disappearing into thin air. Disappearing with it was that eye-piercingly bright, red-hued Starry Sea Oddity. Huff, huff, huff! A brutal aura overflowed from its form, and its already vermillion eyes turned an even deeper shade of red. Rage swelled in the heart of the Void Demon. After all, it had schemed for a thousand years to obtain this Red Curio. At first, the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] was a Sixth Rank life form, which, after a millennium of relentless harassment, had recently degenerated to a barely Fifth Rank. It had hoped to secure the Red Curio in one fell swoop, but to its shock, an unknown party had preempted it, igniting unimaginable fury within. The Void Demons icy gaze swept across the starry sky but found no traces left by the sneak thief, a circumstance that fueled its fury yet gave it no outlet for rage. As for the spatial wormhole in the far-off field of vision, despite its ten thousand meter diameter, this size is inconsequential in the face of the tens of thousands of kilometers separating them. Not even the vision of a Fourth Rank lifeform could capture it. After several scans, the Void Demon, facing the grand horror hidden in the starry sky ahead, suppressed the violence in its heart, daring not to step forward recklessly. As for Song Chi, he knew nothing of these events. His brainwave beacon had completely malfunctioned, and he entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market without hesitation. In the market, at the inns third floor, outside the fourth Walkers Room tucked toward the back, Song Chi swiftly pushed open the door. In the center of the Walkers Room the Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race member was already lifeless. This did not surprise Song Chi. At the moment of the humanoids death, he, as the enslaver, was the first to be notified. Now, his gaze fell upon the clenched hands of the alien. In its left, it held the silver-colored Ruins Market Walking Rank; in its right, lay a palm-sized orb. Watching the intense red light emanating from the orb, Song Chis breathing grew heavier. He strode into the room and, with the help of the Power of Laws, the second-rank humanoids corpse quickly dissipated into nothingness, leaving only two objects in the room. Song Chi first cautiously secured the fourth Travel Command into his Ancestral Torch, then turned his anxious gaze to the palm-sized orb on the other side. As he observed, the attributes of the orb were swiftly revealed. [Strange Object: Secret Realm within the Palm] [Quality: Red/Starry Sea Secret Realm] [Convertible: {Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm}] .Co?m [Note: A secluded cultivation chamber crafted by the Tri-Eyed Royal Family "Chicang" through special means, which, with times refinement, has transformed into a Red Epic Quality Starry Sea Oddity.] "Tri-Eyed Royal Family, Chicang..." Song Chi immediately grasped these two critical pieces of information, inciting even more astonishment. Among the ten supreme civilizations categorized by the Torch Human Civilization, the Tri-Eye Race ranked ninth, and the Tri-Eyed Royal Family were their Dominators. This alone suggested the incredibly high status of the original owner of that colossal ancient flagship far away. However, these werent Song Chis immediate concerns; he was thrilled that the treasures aboard the warship would surely be more abundant if its owner held such a high status. After the excitement subsided, his attention returned to the orb in his hand. According to the attribute description, this orb could be converted into a ship component. Spectral Energy surged within him, slowly converging towards the orb in his hand. With each thread of Spectral Energy infused, the ship component feature of the oddity also quickly materialized. Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm lv0 ``` Quality: Red Feature: Plant growth rate increased by 70% Feature 2: Success rate of grafting alien plant species increased by 20% Feature 3: Secret Realm Accelerator Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Once equipped, the secret realm will be fully bound to the warship, turning it into an onboard secret realm accessible at will. No need for charging and buffer Current creatures in the secret realm: Silver Apple Mother Tree (Sealed), two Fourth Rank Void Demons (Sealed) UpRank Requirement: 50 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 5000 Spectral Energy Points, 5 Zero Rank Void Crystals Note: This component requires an additional 3 slots {Secret Realm Accelerator: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points to perform a one-time acceleration of the secret realm, current acceleration rate is 10x (current component level), cooldown time 1 year.} After reviewing the attributes before him, Song Chis eyes flickered. Without a doubt, this was an extremely rare and precious warship component. Not to mention anything else, just the Silver Apple Mother Tree within it was immensely valuable. If he could keep accelerating the secret realm, he would be able to continuously produce "Silver Apples," a rare resource. Not to mention the "Secret Realm Accelerator" feature, which allowed for a free round of acceleration every year. Although the acceleration time seemed negligible at present, once the enhancement level increased, that acceleration rate would become significantly impressive. Adding to that its feature of "plant growth speed," it was a perfect match. Finally, what surprised Song Chi was that those two Fourth Rank Void Demons were also sealed inside. If he could enslave them later on, wouldnt he always have two true Fourth Rank beings as personal guards? With this thought, how could Song Chi not be excited? Moreover, seeing the component from Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm made him think of the Totem Spirit Column component as well. He had always been troubled by how difficult it was to accumulate Faith Value with just the few enslaved creatures he had. It would take a year to fill up the Faith Pool. But now, with this onboard secret realm, he could specifically breed a group of alien races to provide faith. In this way, the Faith Pool of the Totem Spirit Column could be replenished at any time. As this idea flashed through his mind, Song Chi felt more confident in this approach. This Breeding Secret Realm was different from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market; there was no need to let an alien race enter every month. He could breed a sizeable group of totem vassal races. Shaking his head, Song Chi stopped dwelling on the thought. Whether it was feasible depended on the actual breeding results. Right now, the most important thing was to equip the component and enhance its level as much as possible. Besides, he was still thinking about those two Silver Apples. With that in mind, Song Chi equipped the component onto the Cang Qiong and directly enhanced it to lv20. Regrettably, he didnt have enough Titanium Crystals at the moment; otherwise, he would have enhanced it to lv30 without a second thought. Of course, he was also short on Second Rank Void Crystals. This component was excellent in every other way, but it needed a fair amount of Void Crystals for enhancement, which was somewhat troubling. As for the attributes after enhancing to lv20: Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm lv20 Quality: Red Feature: Plant growth rate increased by 110% Feature 2: Success rate of grafting alien plant species increased by 28% ... UpRank Requirement: 30 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, 35,000 Spectral Energy Points, 10 Second Rank Void Crystals Note: This component requires an additional 3 slots {Secret Realm Accelerator: Consumes 70,000 Spectral Energy Points to perform a one-time acceleration of the secret realm, specific acceleration rate is 30x (current component level), cooldown time 1 year.} PS: Its double Monthly Ticket time, asking for votes from my treasures. Chapter 421 - 227: 【Silver Apple】 This attributes amplification is something Song Chi could only describe as being not intuitive. The effectiveness of a secret realm ultimately depends on the speed of cultivating plants within it. From this attribute panel, one can only see the changes in the "Secret Realm Accelerator" feature. The acceleration rate has increased to 30x the current component level, which means if you were to accelerate 600 years inside it, only 1 year would have passed in the outside world. Additionally, if you factor in the extra boost in plant growth rate, in reality, you can consider this rate to be 1:1020. To be honest, this effect is already quite impressive. You have to understand that this [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] is a Starry Sea Secret Realm, which is comparable to the acceleration effect of a Fourth Rank Void Crystal on it. Furthermore, this is only at lv20. If it continues to be enhanced to lv30, lv40, this effect will undoubtedly see a significant increase. The only thing that might be slightly dissatisfying is that the cooldown time for this feature is fixed. Even after two Great Rank enhancements, the buffer time remains one year, and it clearly does not decrease with an increase in enhancement level. Over this, Song Chi didnt have much to complain about. Getting his hands on this component was already incredible luck. There was no reason to ask for too much. From what had been observed before, those Void Demons were clearly well-acquainted with battling the Silver Apple Mother Tree. It was just that he happened to encounter their final battle and was able to reap the rewards. Continue your adventure with novelhall.Co?m "Oh well, how does that saying go? Its better to be timely than early. Anyway, it has now become the third red component on the Cang Qiong, and under no circumstances should it be handed over again!" Thinking this, Song Chis figure suddenly vanished, but this time he did not enter the Ruins Market Secret Realm, but arrived at the No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm instead. Looking around, he nodded slightly. It was almost identical to what he had seen before in the Tri-Eye Race flagship, except the area seemed to have shrunk considerably. Additionally, a silver mother tree was sealed at the center of the secret realm, along with two pitch-black Fourth Rank Void Demons. Other than that, there was no difference. Oh right, underneath the branches and leaves of the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], which no longer had any Law force or energy fluctuations, laid the corpse of a Void Demon, specifically the Fourth Rank Void Demon that had already been killed by the [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. Looking at the corpse of the Fourth Rank Void Demon, which was only slightly larger than the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chis eyes brightened. This thing was a treasure all over. Spectral Energy flowed around him as he swiftly descended. After this component was loaded onto the Cang Qiong, by linking his Seed of Torch to the Torch chassis, Song Chi had become the master of this secret realm. Performing basic abilities such as levitation and teleportation within it was effortlessly easy. He could also immediately sense that the corpse of the Fourth Rank Void Demon held no danger to him, which is why he dared to approach it directly. Meanwhile, several Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines descended from above, each holding a special alloy cutter, and started to dissect the Fourth Rank Void Demons corpse. This Fourth Rank Void Demon corpse could yield a drop of Fourth Rank Primordial Blood in the future, but before that, Song Chi needed to extract the Void Crystal within it. This was a Fourth Rank Void Crystal. Although it wasnt on par with an Orange Quality Component, for Song Chi, whether using it later for further secret realm acceleration or continuing to enhance the [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] component, it was very beneficial. Song Chi frowned slightly. Despite the continuous effort of the special alloy cutter, the skin of the Fourth Rank Void Demon only showed some fine white scratches C it seemed utterly impossible to penetrate the Fourth Rank lifeforms skin. Quickly coming up with a new method after a slight frown, Song Chi brought the Void Demons corpse into the Ruins Market. He had several Pseudo Fourth Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines summon their signature Soul Shatter Daggers. The Soul Shatter Daggers were condensed from the Void Force by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and were extremely sharp. Although they still struggled to cut through the law-refined Fourth Rank skin, Song Chi immediately brought together a large amount of Ruins Market Law force onto the Soul Shatter Daggers in the hands of the soldier figurines. With the augmentation of the Law force, the sharpness of the Soul Shatter Daggers rose to a new level, finally managing to cut through the skin of the Fourth Rank Void Demon. Following this, the Void Crystal in the middle of its chest was quickly extracted. Examining the Void Crystal, Song Chi contemplated. He thought carefully about the differences between the Ruins Market Secret Realm beneath his feet and Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm. Although he was the Master of both secret realms, the feeling from each was entirely different. In No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm, he could control everything, but it was far less intuitive than in the Ruins Market Secret Realm, and he also couldnt mobilize its Law force. The Ruins Market Secret Realm was different; starting from Zero Rank, he had full control over the secret realm, whether it was Law force or something else. Thinking of this, Song Chi shook his head. He couldnt quite grasp the reason behind it, but he could vaguely understand one thing: the Ruins Market Secret Realm beneath his feet had a far higher standing than No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm. "[Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] is a Starry Sea Secret Realm. If the [Ruins Market Secret Realm] is higher than that, what level of secret realm could it be? A Primordial Secret Realm? Or even a higher Cosmic Secret Realm?" Chapter 422 - 227: Silver Apple_2 ``` "Forget it, thinking so much now is useless. In the future, when my own strength increases, I will naturally come to understand these things," muttered Song Chi, no longer dwelling on it. In fact, he had gained some understanding of this issue during his earlier experience in the Moruo Secret Realm, but it had resurfaced in his mind now. However, he did keep a cautious mind about Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm. Since it was called "No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm," could there be a No. 005, No. 003, No. 002, or even a No. 001? If No. 004 was already a Starry Sea Secret Realm, could the other realms be even higher? As he pondered, he first sealed the corpse of the Fourth-Rank Void Demon in an enclosed storage room. As for whether to keep it for the Cang Qiong, submit it to the family in exchange for Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origins, Law Stones, or use it for his grandfathers Furious Lion, Song Chi was not in a hurry to consider these options. What preoccupied his mind now was more about the Silver Apple Mother Tree, the two unusually high-grade Silver Apples, and the continued exploration of that super colossal Tri-Eye Race flagship. In the previous attribute introduction, both the Silver Apple Mother Tree and the two living Fourth-Rank Void Demons were shown to be sealed, and as for the effect of this sealing, he did not yet know if it was like the Ruins Market Secret Realm, where a mere thought from him, the Master of Secret Realm, would be enough to lift the seal. Specifically, he still needed to explore it further. Returning to the No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm, Song Chi stood under the Silver Apple Mother Tree, which had no trace of energy fluctuations and at first glance seemed like an ordinary ancient tree. Despite that, the trees color and size had silently confirmed its extraordinariness. He reached out slowly toward the Silver Apple Mother Tree. As previously mentioned, his control over the No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm was not as complete as over the Ruins Market Secret Realm, so to understand the Silver Apple Mother Tree more specifically, he had to personally make contact with the tree. With the touch of his palm, many mysterious messages suddenly appeared in his mind, all regarding the Silver Apple Mother Tree. After retracting his arm, he had a more or less comprehensive understanding of the mother tree. This Silver Apple Mother Tree had been personally transplanted by a member of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family, Chicang, nearly two hundred thousand years ago. At its peak, it was a Sixth-Rank plant, but due to various reasons, it had dwindled to just an ordinary Fourth-Rank level. As for the sealing effect on it, it was because the current mismatch in ranks of the secret realm itself. If the seal was directly lifted, then the Breeding Secret Realm, which was just enhanced to Second Rank, would not be able to withstand the Rank of the Silver Apple Mother Tree and would collapse. Therefore, it had been sealed by the rules of the secret realm. Similarly, the two Fourth-Rank Void Demons were the same. While sealed, none of the three could move or be attacked, not even the picking of the two Silver Apples from the mother tree was possible. To solve this, Song Chi, as the master, would have to enhance the level of the components in Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm to Fourth Rank. Understanding this, Song Chi felt somewhat helpless as his resources were nearly exhausted, and the likelihood of unsealing the three anytime soon seemed slim. His gaze shifting, Song Chi caught a glimpse of the two Silver Apples from the corner of his eye. Looking at the two apples and recalling their specific information, he felt slightly relieved. According to the information he received, the reason these two Silver Apples were of a different caliber from those he had previously researched was that the family had only introduced Silver Apples cultivated by a Fourth-Rank Silver Apple Mother Tree. The one about thirty meters in size was a Fifth-Rank Level Silver Apple. Fifth Rank corresponds to the maximum level of Orange Components, meaning, this Silver Apple could enhance a Purple Quality Strange Object/Component to an Orange Glory Quality. The nearly hundred-meter one was a Sixth-Rank Level Silver Apple, capable of enhancing an Orange Quality Strange Object/Component to a Red Epic Quality. (PS: Guess which two components these two Silver Apples will be used on later...) However, it should be noted that over the past thousand years, due to the harassment of the Void Demons, the Silver Apple Mother Tree had drawn some of the energy essence from the two fruits to fight the enemies. Therefore, these two Silver Apples were actually substandard. If he wanted to use them later, he would have to wait until the Silver Apple Mother Tree was unsealed and then accelerate its growth for about another thousand years. ``` For this, Song Chi felt that it was acceptable, after all, the red component itself possessed acceleration features, and there was no need to waste an additional precious fourth-rank Void Crystal. Withdrawing his gaze, Song Chis line of sight slowly shifted downward, landing on the ground of the secret realm beneath his feet. Stay connected with novelhall.Co?m The secret realm had mountains and waters, and its overall area should be around several thousand square kilometers, with a complete ecological cycle of its own. If he really wanted to domesticate a group of alien races to provide faith in the future, careful planning would still be necessary. Having sorted these things out, Song Chi did not stay in this secret realm any longer. Right now, the most important thing was to continue exploring that ancient flagship of the Tri-Eye Race, scavenging resources, and quickly upgrading the level of this red component. Only by unsealing the Silver Apple Mother Tree as soon as possible could the full potential of this secret realm be utilized. Of course, he did not return to the Cang Qiong, but instead, entered the Ruins Market and made his way into the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. The buffer for the Brainwave Remote Control System component still needed some time, and there was no use in hurrying. Several hours later, in front of the Fixed-Point Launch Pad inside the Cang Qiong, four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, each still holding a Goblin Mana Bombing Drone, vanished into thin air. This times launch area remained the same as beforeafter all, this was the quickest path to board the ship. Song Chi was betting that the near peak of the Fourth Rank Void Demon had already left. The four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines approached step by step. With the experience from before, these four did not suffer any losses. However, two seconds after the first two figurines entered the rift, a sharp bombardment rang out. Song Chi quickly controlled the remaining two figurines to retreat. On the Cang Qiong, the component of the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree displayed that the two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had died. Considering that someone managed to kill two Pseudo Fourth Rank Soldier Figurines in such a short time, there was no need to elaborate on who the enemy was. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Numerous Law Blades shot from behind, casually slicing open the surrounding space with the enhancement of Space Law. Even before these Law Blades could deplete the Shield Value of the Plasma Shields on the two figurines, the numerous space rifts and Traces of Law that were disturbed in the vicinity had already preemptively, along with those Law Blades, been completely swallowed. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis alternate perspective suddenly turned pitch blackthe Brainwave Beacon had been erased. "Heh, what a vengeful creature!" Song Chi chuckled coldly in his heart and once again entered the Ruins Market. While waiting for the Fixed-Point Launch Pad and Brainwave Remote Control System components to cool down, he continued practicing his Guidance Technique. Several hours later, both components had cooled down. However, this times launch was not so fortunate; the original safe route was no longer feasible, and he needed to develop a new route. And this would require multiple, perhaps even dozens of explorations. The new round of four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had just been launched for less than two minutes before they were completely wiped out. He could only continue waiting for the next launch. In such a cycle of launching, being wiped out, waiting for cooldown, practicing Guidance Technique or Visualization, then launching again, two months passed in the blink of an eye. In this period, he had opened several safe routes and entered the flagship, but unfortunately, all were dead ends, unfit for exploration. That day, Song Chi habitually scanned the Holy Cross Beacon component, noticing that its original 0/2 Pathfinder Mark had changed to 1/2, restoring one mark, and he completely put his mind at ease. With this mark, no matter what changes occurred on the Bailing Continent, he could always return through the Spatial Anchor Point at any time. The key point was that he could also leave Pathfinder Marks here to facilitate future explorations. Until now, he had always been worried that something might go wrong on the Bailing Continent ahead of time; now, he could completely relax and continue his explorations. Recalling his thoughts, the Fixed-Point Launch Pad in front of him activated once again. "This round should get us closer to that rift. I hope its successful this time; lets not have another dead end!" PS: Double Monthly Tickets, if you have them, please cast them for us, thank you!! Chapter 423 - 228: Mineral Storage Room ``` Trip after trip, each chosen breach in the hull led to dead-ends that couldnt connect to the interior of the ship; Song Chis mood naturally wasnt great. Nevertheless, even so, every time he was about to enter the ship, he still maintained good patience and sufficient expectation. There was no helping it, his very first boarding had yielded a red epic-quality strange object, accompanied by a Silver Apple Mother Tree of immense value among the plants of the Starry Sea, plus two living fourth-rank Void Demons. All of this, any single item, would probably count as a grand harvest that a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain might encounter only once in a hundred years, or even a lifetimeyet it was merely the loot from his first boarding. In addition, not long ago he had learned that the master of this ancient flagship was a member of the Tri-Eye Races royal family, which further increased Song Chis anticipation and interest in this old warship. Until now, despite the existence of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he had only seen red epic-quality strange objects; as for silver, he had only heard his grandfather mention them in passing, not even knowing the title for silver miraculous items, which had always been of considerable concern to him. "Perhaps, on this ancient flagship, there might be silver-quality items?" Orange Glory, red epic, silver... Muttering to himself, Song Chis voice abruptly stopped; the deployment of the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines was complete, and his attention was fully shifted to them. Spirit divided into six parts, with five converging on the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, leaving just one within the Cangqiong as a precaution. Looking back at the figurines, thanks to the previous explorations, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines didnt suffer any damage after being deployed. Your adventure continues at novelhall.Co?m The chosen coordinates for this deployment were in the safe zone demarcated by earlier explorations, having been confirmed multiple times already. With a movement of the brainwave imprint, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines lined up in a row and, following a route that had been previously marked, advanced step by step. The one Song Chis brainwaves were attached to, naturally, fell into the last position in the lineup. At this moment, the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were not far from the super-giant flagships hull, just under a hundred meters away, marching straight towards the breach less than ten meters ahead. The initial stretch of the route was uneventful, thanks to the generally safe route previously marked, and no accidents occurred until they came within twenty meters, where an inconspicuous Traces of Law exploded, completely engulfing the lead Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine; even the plasma shield it bore failed to activate. Seeing this, Song Chis expression remained unchanged; he simply rerouted, allowing the remaining three figurines to continue forward. A few minutes later, a second Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine triggered another hidden Traces of Law, leaving only the last two figurines from the original four. However, at this point, there were only the last five meters left to the breach, so naturally the two figurines would not retreat. In the end, luck seemed to favor Song Chi, as the two figurines no longer triggered any other dangers and successfully entered through the small gap ahead. The breach spanned more than eight meters, but on a warship tens of thousands of kilometers in length, it could indeed only be considered an inconsequential gap. Inside the Cangqiong, Song Chi was a bit nervous; the previous returns without success were truly frustrating, so all he could hope for was better luck this time. Otherwise, he might have to spend at least another week or more to explore a new path. The moment the two figurines entered the breach, another scene in Song Chis mind abruptly changed, then streaks of joy began to emerge in his eyes. "Finally, its no longer a dead-end..." Before him appeared a corridor similar to the previous one. If there were any differences, it might be that this central passage seemed far longer than the previous corridor. The previously encountered nursery corridor had only one chamber on each side, whereas this time, looking down the corridor, it was difficult to see the end, with multiple chambers faintly visible on both sides. Seeing this, Song Chi was very pleased. After calming his emotions, the two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, one after the other, walked slowly forward. "Hmm?" Song Chi quickly noticed something; with every step the figurines took, their puppet bodies emitted creaking noisesa sound made under the pressure acting upon them from the surroundings. "Judging by this sound, the pressure permeating this corridor seems even stronger than before." Muttering to himself, Song Chi felt a slight unease; this was not good news, because the stronger the pressure, the greater the restriction on the figurines. "Hopefully, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines can explore a few more chambers..." As he pondered, the two figurines had already stepped up to a chamber door; above the door were inscribed two twisted symbols resembling ghostly scrawls. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, under Song Chis command, the semi-autonomous intelligence began rapidly searching for the specific meaning of these two characters. If this had been his first exploration, naturally he could only stare blankly. But knowing in advance that the owner of this flagship was Tri-Eye Civilization and having systematized data about the Tri-Eye Civilization after his return, Song Chi had made a point of copying all the data on the Tri-Eye Race that his family had access to, including their script. ``` Chapter 424 - 228: Mineral Storage Room_2 Soon, the semi-automatic intelligence provided an answer. "Translation complete, interpretation Basic Mineral Storage Room 1." Stay updated via novelhall.Co?m Upon receiving this answer, a glint appeared in Song Chis eyes. "Mineral Storage Room, could there be Titanium Crystals, Law Stones, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence there?" Thinking thus, he controlled the two Soldier Figurines to stride forward again; their puppet arms reached out, pushing toward the alloy doors of the chamber ahead. Unlike the open doors of the incubation chamber from before, the alloy doors of Basic Mineral Storage Room 1 were tightly closed, and it was uncertain whether they could be opened. However, to tell the truth, Song Chi did not harbor much hope; he had already tried once before in that first corridor, and, well... there was not the slightest movement from the alloy doors from beginning to end. "Click, click, click!" Surprises often come at the most unexpected moments, and this saying seemed particularly fitting at the time. Not expecting much, Song Chi soon found that the alloy doors before him were actually being slowly pushed open with the force exerted by his two Soldier Figurines. Seconds later, the two Soldier Figurines successfully fully opened the doors to Mineral Storage Room 1, revealing its interior completely to Song Chi. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes flickered unpredictably. The interior of this Basic Mineral Storage Room 1 was far larger than it appeared from the outside, more than ten times larger; originally, he thought it was at most a few thousand square meters, but at a cursory glance, it seemed that even twenty thousand square meters would not suffice. In this chamber of over twenty thousand square meters, numerous specially made storage cabinets for various minerals were neatly arranged. With just a glance at the first row on the perimeter, Song Chi spotted Copper Ore, Phantom Crystals, and Sunflame Ore, among others. The two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines stepped forward again, and just as they entered the chamber, the doors behind them suddenly closed, followed by a beam of red light shooting out from the side. Glancing sideways, Song Chis heart tightened. The emitter of the red light was none other than an Alloy Mech, several tens of meters tall. Its size was inconspicuous, but the energy fluctuations emanating from its body were undeniably Fourth Rank. [Visitor, please state your identity...] The emotionless mechanical voice came from the mouth of the Alloy Mech. Hearing this, Song Chi instantly realized that this Alloy Mech was likely the guardian of the Mineral Storage Room, and that all creatures entering it needed to undergo identity verification, or else they would definitely face... Before he could think further, the second mechanical voice echoed. [Visitor, please state your identity...] Although it was the same inquiry, Song Chi distinctly felt that the red light flickering in the eyes of the Alloy Mech had intensified. [Visitor, please state your identity...] Seeing that the Alloy Mech was already lifting its alloy arm, in desperation, Song Chi replied in the obscure language of the Three-Eyed Civilization: "How dare you, we were sent here by Lord Chicang!" As soon as he finished speaking, the mechanical voice came again. [Identity verification failed, identified as intruder, initiate Response Plan 2, execute on the spot!] Song Chi was suddenly startled, his two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines rapidly retreated under his control, attempting to reopen the already-closed alloy doors. However, a piercing sound was already coming from behind. Whoosh! The sword light swept through, and under the sweep of the giant alloy war sword in the hands of the alloy mech, two Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines were sliced into two halves as effortlessly as blocks of tofu. As the bodies of the two soldier figurines completely disintegrated, the light in the eyes of the alloy mech dimmed, and it returned to the side guard docking area. Once the mech was properly secured, the red light in its eyes suddenly dimmed, apparently cutting off the energy supply and entering standby mode. Song Chi watched this entire scene unfold before him. Its not that the opponent is a creature without spiritual intelligence but one that acts entirely based on commands. Although it had killed two Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines, it had not erased the brainwave imprints that were attached to the bodies of the soldier figurines. In other words, Song Chi could still observe the various situations inside the cabin through this imprint, although he could no longer control the soldier figurines to move at will. Within Cang Qiong, Song Chi, who had withdrawn most of his spiritual attention, was wrapped up in deep thought, muttering softly to himself. "From what Ive seen before, one thing is certain, the remaining energy inside this alloy mech is not much. Even if it remains in standby for a long time to stop energy consumption, a hundred thousand years is a long time, and this cant be resolved by standby alone." At that point, he paused, having already thought of a way to deal with the situation. Within the ancient flagship, the combat power of the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines was greatly restricted, and it was impossible to confront a Fourth Rank level alloy mech head-on; their combat powers were not on the same level at all. Therefore, a little trickery was needed. For example, wearing it down bit by bit. Although the combat power of the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines inside the super colossal ancient flagship was pitifully weak, their advantage lay in their ability to resurrect indefinitely, be summoned indefinitely, and be deployed indefinitely. In doing so, one only needed to keep entering the mineral storage room, causing the alloy mech to activate over and over again. As a result, its energy core, which was already low, would be consumed faster. And once its energy supply was completely exhausted, all the mineral resources in the basic mineral storage room 1 would naturally belong to Song Chi. Having determined this plan, Song Chi didnt think further. He actively disconnected the still lingering brainwave, allowing the Brainwave Remote Control System component to enter a buffering state. Hours later, a second batch of four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines was deployed, and they stepped into the mineral storage room once more. Then, the alloy mech guard was activated once again, eventually killing the infiltrating Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines. After four continuous times, Cang Qiong entered a waiting period once again. Several hours later, a third batch of four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines was deployed, repeating the cycle over and over. In this substantial yet seemingly tedious routine, a month passed in the blink of an eye. It was still mineral storage room 1, but this time, as the new batch of four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines entered, the alloy mech guard in the corner remained motionless. Over the past month, the constant daily incursions by the soldier figurines had caused it to reactivate over and over. After a whole month, the energy within the alloy mech guard had been completely depleted, and it could no longer activate on its own. Walking slowly up to the alloy mech guard, which had not a trace of energy left, Song Chi stared intently at it through the eyes of the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines. "What a pity, this thing has genuine Fourth-Rank combat power. If I could get my hands on it, whether I handed it over to my family or sold it to Goblin Luke, its very likely that I could trade it for an Orange Quality component..." Song Chi sighed. The thing was too large, standing dozens of meters tall. Although that was nothing compared to the three-thousand-meter stature of a standard Fourth Rank unit, for the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines, this was something they could never bring back to Cang Qiong no matter what. As for the Proportional Scaling Instrument component, it wasnt omnipotent. It couldnt function from tens of thousands of kilometers away; it had to be used up close in order to work. But the idea of Song Chi personally visiting the interior of this flagship... well, it wasnt feasible. First, his Second Rank life level simply didnt allow it. Shaking his head, he stopped pondering and the four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines turned and walked towards the interior side of the cabin. Of course, before examining the counters where the mineral resources were stored, Song Chi first had the four soldier figurines go to the spot where the first two soldier figurines had died upon entering the mineral storage room. There, two Storage Capsules were scattered about. Those were the storage capsules carried by the initial two soldier figurines, intended for loading and unloading the harvest, which were now being collected in advance. After securing the two storage capsules, the four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines then turned towards the mineral counters on the interior side. Chapter 425 - 229: Super-Strategic Level Resource [Mixed Elemental Copper] Song Chis joy in his heart was still intensifying. From that first cursory glance, he had estimated that the area inside this mineral storage room exceeded 20,000 square meters. However, as he approached further, he realized he had been conservative. "Looking at it this way, the area of this mineral storage room is probably over 40,000 square meters, tsk tsk tsk..." Along with the clicking of his tongue, there was even more delight. The greater the area, the more storage cabinets there are likely to be in the room, which in turn means more mineral resources. He didnt rush to collect these minerals, instead allowing the four soldier figurines to head towards the deepest part of the mineral storage room. The resources in this room were abundant, so much so that it was hard to describe, because each storage cabinet utilized special space-folding technology. The minerals stacked inside were far more than what was visible from the outside. But precisely because of this, he might have to selectively abandon some of them. The four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines were equipped with storage capsules, which had much less internal space than the storage bags from the Primordial Continent. The current best ones were no more than four cubic meters in size, hardly sufficient for too much content at once. Although he could have the four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines take more storage capsules or make multiple trips, it was clear that transferring all the minerals out would be impossible within one or two days, or even three or four. And this was the issuetime was what Song Chi was short of. He had already mentioned that the stars underfoot were not going to last much longer. He had set a five-year exploration timeline for himself, and now, with half a year already past, he didnt have much time left to continue exploring this super-giant ancient flagship. There wasnt much time to waste on these common mineral resources. The deeper he went, the rarer the mineral resources became. When the four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines reached the area closest to the innermost side, minerals like Mercury Crystal, gas mines, and Obsidian all appeared. Among them were also many minerals that Song Chi did not recognize. Without hesitation, the four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines took out several storage capsules with internal spaces of four cubic meters each and swiftly loaded the resources from the cabinets, regardless of whether they were recognized or not. His thinking was quite straightforwardif these resources were placed alongside Mercury Crystals and gas mines, their value certainly wouldnt be low. In the future, he could gauge whether his family was interested in purchasing them, or if not, he could always sell them in the Ruins Market. In addition to these, Song Chi naturally did not overlook the front row of Phantom Crystals. Strictly speaking, the value of these items was even higher than that of the Mercury Crystals. They could eventually be integrated into the Cang Qiongs warship armor to enhance the "Space Lock" features effect. Soon, the more than ten storage capsules he had brought were all filled up, yet the resources in these cabinets had only reduced by a very small fraction. More trips would likely be needed to transfer the remaining resources. The four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines could only take the filled capsules back to the breach in the ships hull. Outside, a Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race, summoned by Song Chi, was already waiting. After taking these storage capsules, this Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race used the "Ruins Market Walking Command" to enter the Ruins Market and delivered all the filled capsules there. Soon, with the help of Song Chi, the Ruins Market Master, it returned to outer space with more storage capsules, delivering the empty ones to the hands of the four Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines. Thus, a new round of routine cycling began. Nearly two days later, after swapping out one round of brainwave beacons and adding four more Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines, for a total of eight, they were still continuously transporting resources. At this time, standing at the very back of the mineral storage room, and simultaneously as the host for Song Chis brainwaves, one of the soldier figurines noticed a cabinet that was somewhat different from the others. Compared with other cabinets, the resources stored in this one were pitifully scarce with just two desiccated chunks, but Song Chi showed no contempt; instead, he was extremely curious. Given that it had been placed at the very back of the room, and according to the pattern he had recognized over the past two days the farther in, the rarer the resources this item couldnt possibly be simplistic. He carefully operated the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurine to open the cabinet, revealing two greenish copper chunks, each weighing less than 50kg, to Song Chi. Looking at the substances on their surfaces that resembled copper rust, his brows furrowed; he had no recollection of such a thing and was unaware of what kind of resource it was. Having no choice, he could only describe these two unknown chunks in detail to the semi-autonomous intelligence for information. Since he didnt recognize them, he had to rely on the ships intelligence, which contained many copies of the familys data, to conduct a detailed analysis. If even the ships intelligence couldnt figure them out, he would have to consult his grandfather, father, or someone from the family. Following his description, the ships semi-autonomous intelligence quickly started analyzing. [According to the description, there is a 90% chance that this material is the super-strategic level resource "Mixed Elemental Copper"...] Upon hearing the words "super-strategic level resource," Song Chi was initially stunned, taking a moment to process the words before a surge of elation welled up in his heart. Titanium Crystal was one of the strategic resources, making the super-strategic level resources relatively self-explanatory. It was very likely to be something even rarer than strategic resources. With just that point alone, one could imagine how precious these two chunks named "Mixed Elemental Copper" were. Chapter 426 - 229: Super-Strategic Level Resource [Mixed Elemental Copper]_2 As thoughts raced through his mind, the shipborne semi-automatic intelligence had already listed the detailed information about Mixed Elemental Copper. Mixed Elemental Copper, a super-strategic level resource, extremely rare, prohibited from circulating in the market, also known as the all-purpose enhancement resource. True to its name, there was only one effect of this resource C it could be designated as the required resource for the enhancement of any kind of shipborne component (except for the Floating Land Origin). For instance, Law Stone, Titanium Crystal, Void Crystal, and so on C as long as it was a resource needed for the enhancement of a particular component, it could be substituted with Mixed Elemental Copper. After reading the complete information, Song Chi was thrilled. Instinctively, he thought of a component he had once seen. He remembered that back when he was in the White Tower Floating Land, he had attended an auction held by Baihe City. The finale of that auction featured a strange object known as "Progenitors Blood". Among the shipborne components this Purple Relic could be transformed into, there was one called the "Scarlet Blood Clan Genetic Modification Chamber", which could modify a human body into an immortal kind, the Scarlet Blood Clan. As a component that could potentially extend lifespan, it should have been an extremely rare component, yet because it required an extinct enhancement material known as Scarlet Blood Clan essence blood, it turned into a white elephant. Looking back, those auctioneers probably had never come across a resource on the level of Mixed Elemental Copper; otherwise, they might not have put it up for auction. Reining in his thoughts, Song Chi quickly had the eight Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines send this batch of resources back first using the Brainwave Beacon to prevent any accidents. After the Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race successfully transported this batch of resources back to the Ruins Market, Song Chi directly stored the two pieces of Mixed Elemental Copper in the secure storage room. He didnt need it for now, but who knows about the future C naturally, it was imperative to keep it well. Trade it away? That was not an option, nor did Song Chi entertain the thought. How could such an exceedingly rare item, which he was fortunate enough to obtain even in small quantities on the former Tri-Eyed Royal Familys flagship, be easily traded away? Wouldnt it be better to keep it for emergencies or even to save his life in the future? Inside the super-giant ancient flagship, the eight returning Puppet Soldier Figurines split into two groups: four continued back to the "Basic Mineral Storage Room 1" to unload resources, while the other four slowly headed towards the door of another nearby chamber. As for the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine linked to Song Chis brain waves, it stood between the two, ensuring that the Brainwave Beacons command range just covered both sides, so the figurines wouldnt become idle. This was the most time-saving method. Soon, three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines arrived in front of another alloy chamber door directly across the corridor. From a distance, Song Chi could see the Tri-Eye Races script engraved on the door. He vaguely understood its meaning. "Tri-Eye Divine Guards, Rest Chamber 1!" Translating it, Song Chi slightly raised an eyebrow. "Tri-Eye Divine Guards? What is that, personal guards of Chicang?" Speculating, the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines began to push the door together. As time passed, Song Chis expectant gaze gradually turned to disappointment. Despite the figurines best efforts, the alloy chamber door showed no signs of opening. Clearly, it wasnt something that could be casually opened. Helplessly, Song Chi could only have the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines continue on to another chamber at the front of the corridor. This chamber was called "Tri-Eye Divine Guards, Rest Chamber 2". Once the three figurines were in place, they began their second attempt to push the door open. With the first attempts experience, Song Chi didnt have much expectation this time, and indeed it turned out just as he thought C still no movement. Thus, the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines changed their objective, now aiming for the "Basic Mineral Storage Room 2" right across from the "Tri-Eye Divine GuardsRest Chamber 2". Interest in this chamber surged within Song Chi; based on his previous experience in Mineral Storage Room 1, his instincts told him that the door to Mineral Storage Room 2 could also be opened. Or rather, he felt that all of these Mineral Storage Rooms likely shared the same mechanism. "Dont push together, just push them one by one!" If his guess was correct, then there should also be a Fourth Rank Level Alloy Mech guarding inside Mineral Storage Room 2. As for how to deal with it, naturally, he would use the same method as before. Having had prior experience, Song Chi, of course, didnt allow the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to enter together. Separating them would mean that the inside Alloy Mech guard could be activated several times in succession, allowing for a faster consumption of its internal energy. If it were not for this strategy, he would never have been able to completely drain the first Alloy Mech guard in a short month; after all, it had stood its ground for a hundred thousand years, and even with depleted energy, it would not be so easily exhausted. Sure enough, the door to the basic Mineral Storage Room 2 was quickly opened and after the first Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine entered, the door closed suddenly with a clang. He didnt know what kind of alloy the chamber door was made of, as its sound insulation was remarkable. Song Chi hadnt heard any noise from inside at all. He only received a notification of death from the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree. Inside the flagship, the second Puppet Soldier advanced closely followed by the third, each waiting their turn before entering Mineral Storage Room 2. As for the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines in Mineral Storage Room 1, Song Chi didnt call them but let them continue loading and unloading resources. Within the Cangqiong, the Fixed-Point Launch Pad component was activated, and a new batch of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines deployed, then led by those still inside the flagship, they entered Mineral Storage Room 2 one after the other. And so, time flew by once again. During this period, Song Chi naturally didnt miss out on the monthly Ruins Market trade, especially since it only took up one day each month and didnt waste much time. Meanwhile, he also took this time to raise his Guidance Technique from lv24 to lv25. He had yet to use the two-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruit; he still needed to wait a bit longer. Firstly, because his progress with the Guidance Technique was already swift and needed to be stabilized, and secondly, because the Fire Elemental Life hadnt provided a new Firethorn Fruit, Song Chi was somewhat reluctant to use it. As for the minerals scavenged from the super-sized ancient flagship, he had sold a fair amount through these few Ruins Market trades. It certainly helped to digest a large portion of them. The harvested resources were so abundant that there was just not enough space at the mining resource store, so some had to be temporarily stored within the Cultivation Secret Realm. It was a good thing he had acquired this new flagship-based secret realm component; otherwise, Song Chi would have had a real headache figuring out where to store everything. Compared to Mineral Storage Room 1, the Alloy Mech guard in Mineral Storage Room 2 held out for even longer, persisting for a full forty days. However, the outcome wasnt as good. In Mineral Storage Room 2, Song Chi didnt find a resource at the Mixed Elemental Coppers level, but there were plenty of Phantom Crystals and Mercury Crystals. Though the profit wasnt as significant, it wasnt a total loss either. In the central corridor, the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines continued to slowly advance towards the other end of the hallway, with their targets being "Tri-Eye Guardian Resting Room 3" and "Basic Mineral Storage Room 3". Song Chis consciousness, attached to a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, stood at the entrance of Basic Mineral Storage Room 2. He needed to devote his attention to directing the four soldier figs that had already moved into Mineral Storage Room 2 to handle the resources. As the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines moved forward, Song Chi felt something was off; observing their increasingly slow pace, he had a faint suspicion. "The further they advance, the stronger the mysterious pressure they endure..." Muttering to himself, his gaze followed along with that of the soldier figurines, turning towards the end of the corridor. "What could possibly be at the end of this hallway to exert such terrifying pressure?!" Song Chi was both puzzled and curious. However, just then, he caught a slight movement out of the corner of his eye from a far-off door. "No, thats on the right side, where all the Tri-Eye Guardian Resting Rooms are located... One of the Tri-Eye Guardian Resting Room doors can be opened?" Chapter 427 - 230: Silver, Silver Miraculous Item In an instant, Song Chis curiosity reached an unprecedented peak. He had always held a significant interest in this so-called Tri-Eye Race Guardian. If they were indeed exclusive guards for the Chicang as he had previously imagined, then their strength couldnt possibly be weak. By the same logic, the stronger they were, the more valuable the items they left behind would be. However, there was no need to rush. At this moment, several Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had already opened the door to Basic Ore Storage Room 3, and the first Soldier Figurine had stepped inside, initiating a gradual consumption of the energy of the Alloy Mech guard within. Originally, Song Chi thought that this process would take at least another month, but reality gave him a pleasant surprise. The Alloy Mech guard in Mineral Storage Room 3 seemed to have been depleted in the past, or its energy storage was inherently insufficient. It took only half a month for it to be completely drained of energy and enter a standby mode. After that, it was natural to let the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines continue the work of resource loading and unloading. The resources from Mineral Storage Rooms 2 and 3 could only prioritize those of higher value. If there was time later, they could attempt to take everything; for now, it wasnt a priority. Moreover, there were no resources of the same caliber as Mixed Elemental Copper in Mineral Storage Room 3, which could only be considered barely acceptable. After this, it was only natural for Song Chi to continue pushing forward. The corridor leading to the flagships core area was long enough, and several more doors awaited his exploration within the visible range ahead. But as several Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines neared Mineral Storage Room 4, something unexpected happened. The leading Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine suddenly disintegrated. Without sustaining any external damage and without triggering any Law traces, the puppet simply couldnt withstand the increasingly intense unknown pressure and was completely crushed by the overwhelming force acting upon it. Not quite believing in curses, Song Chi continued to signal the second Soldier Figurine, which was at the back, to move forward slowly. Crack! But under this pressure, akin to some supreme Law, probing was pointless. Following the death of the second Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, Song Chi fully understood the situation. The level 40 Soldier Figurines had reached the limit of how far they could advance at present. Unless the "Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree" component was enhanced to the Fifth Rank, summoning Pseudo Fifth Rank Soldier Figurines, itd be difficult to continue exploring this pathway. Coming to this conclusion, Song Chi felt somewhat unwilling to accept it. He looked down the corridor toward the far end, where he could vaguely make out more Tri-Eye Race inscriptions on the several alloy doors at the front. Basic Ore Storage Room 4 Basic Ore Storage Room 5 Rare Ore Storage Room Main Ore Storage Room ... While he didnt feel much about the two basic ore storage rooms, the inner rare ore storage room and the main ore storage room were exceptionally tantalizing. If a super-strategic level resource like Mixed Elemental Copper appeared in a basic ore storage room, could the contents of the rare ore storage room and the main ore storage room be worse? Song Chi guessed that the rare ore storage room should contain mineral resources similar to Mixed Elemental Copper, including Law Stones, and that the main ore storage room could even potentially hold Law Crystals. Yet, he could only watch helplessly at the moment, and under such circumstances, how could Song Chi be content? His gaze shifted, turning from the left side of the corridor to the right side, specifically to the lounge door on the right that appeared to be open. As Song Chi strained to adjust his angle to look that way, he seemed to catch a glimpse of a barely perceptible glimmer of light. "Am I seeing things? It looked like a silver glow!!" Song Chis heart skipped a beat, and he continued to stare intently at the seemingly ajar door. The next moment, his conviction grew stronger because the inscriptions above that door were very different from those on the other chambers to the right. "Tri-Eye Race Guardian Leaders Quarters!" Experience more on novelhall.Co?m There was no need to mention the rest; the words "Guardian Leader" alone explained everything. Also, because of this, Song Chi increasingly believed he hadnt been mistaken. After all, it was quite normal, and not at all surprising, for a Tri-Eye Race Guardian Leader to possess a silver-quality Strange Object. His mind raced, yet his eyes remained fixed, staring intently. In a certain instant, when a subtle silver-white gleam flickered once again within the slightly opened Guardian Leaders quarters, Song Chi, aboard the Cang Qiong, also gasped. He was sure he hadnt been mistaken. In that Tri-Eye Race Guardian Leaders quarters, there was indeed a silver luminescence spilling out, which meant there was a very high probability of a Silver Miraculous Item inside. Having confirmed this, Song Chis heart was brimming with excitement, a sensation that couldnt even be described as a mere surprise. To him, this news was like a powerful trump card, detonating directly in his heart. A Silver Strange Object, while only one rank below a Red Epic Treasure, had a rarity that was worlds apart. A Red Curio could be converted into a ship component with a maximum of Sixth Rank. As for silver, the maximum was Seventh Rank. As for the difference between Sixth Rank and Seventh Rank, that was simple. Song Chi used to be unclear about it, but after returning to the Dinghai Song family, with access to the vast Song family database, he had gained a detailed understanding of the difference between the ranks. Chapter 428 - 230: Silver, Silver Miraculous Item_2 According to the Song familys data archives, the detailed civilization classification in the Shattered Starry Sea is divided into Low Level Civilizations, Intermediate Civilizations, Advanced Civilizations, and beyond that are Overlord-Level Civilizations. As previously mentioned, the division between Low-Level Civilizations and Intermediate Civilizations lies in whether there is a combat unit of at least Fourth Rank Level suppressing the civilizations fate. Civilizations below Fourth Rank, from First to Third Levels, all belong to the ranks of Low-Level Civilizations. And the division between Intermediate Civilizations and Advanced Civilizations hinges on the presence of Seventh Rank Level combat units. Below Seventh Rank Civilizations, those from Fourth to Sixth Levels are considered Intermediate Civilizations. That is to say, the Seventh Rank is the watershed between Intermediate Civilizations and Advanced Civilizations, which also highlights the gap between a Silver Quality component and a Red Quality component. If the rarity of a Red Epic Relic is 100, then this Silver Miraculous Item is at least 1000, or even higher. Sigh! Experience more on novelhall.Co?m Exhaling deeply, Song Chi suppressed the pounding of his heart and forced himself to calm down. Even though he had learned of the existence of this Silver Miraculous Item, the undeniable fact was that he could not yet get his hands on it. Therefore, it was still too early to celebrate. "No, I must get my hands on it as soon as possible, this is the first time the whereabouts of a Silver Miraculous Item have been discovered, absolutely no other accidents can occur!!" In a brief moment, Song Chi had made up his mind. Guaranteeing his own safety, he must acquire that Silver Miraculous Item at all costs, and as soon as possible. But then came the problem; wanting the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to advance to the Guardian Leaders quarters ahead, even if they were enhanced to lv49, it would be difficult to achieve. It would require at least a Fifth Rank. Thinking this, Song Chi couldnt help but feel a headache coming on. Fifth Rank, this was easier said than done. At the very least, his Seed of Torch had to be upgraded to Orange Quality, and just this one point was extremely difficult. To upgrade the Purple Seed of Torch to Orange, what was needed was an Orange Top-quality Fire Source UpRank. He had never even seen this level of Fire Source UpRank in the Family Merit Halls 50C59 floors, which speaks to its scarcity. Not to exaggerate, but to obtain an Orange Top-quality Fire Source UpRank, it might be very difficult within one or two years. Deducing this time frame, Song Chis heart sank instantly. Waiting so long, who knows what might happen afterward? One must know that there were not only him as an outsider on this Super-Giant Flagship. High-Rank Void Demons were not few in number, and in one or two years, who could guarantee that they wouldnt discover this place? Mulling it over, Song Chis thoughts were racing, and he soon thought of a method. If he wanted to make it to the Guardian Leaders quarters without his Seed of Torch advancing to Orange Quality, there was only one way, and that was the [Enslavement Medal]. The [Enslavement Medal] component had already been enhanced to Fourth Rank. If there was a true Fourth Rank Level enslaved creature to carry the effect of "Enslavement Mark: Frenzy," then it could reach Fifth Rank Level in a short period of time. And, as it happened, he had two Fourth Rank Level Void Demons in hand. Using one of them for this task was more than appropriate. Although once Enslavement Mark: Furious Trait was used, death was certain, Song Chi did not feel it was a loss to exchange one Fourth Rank Lifeform for one Silver Quality Strange Object; on the contrary, he considered it a huge win. "Lets do it this way. The ensuing task is to acquire Titanium Crystal, Law Stone, Third Rank, and Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, these four items, as soon as possible. Strengthen the component from Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm to Fourth Rank, unlock the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] as well as the two Void Demons seal..." Having made up his mind, Song Chi once again fixed his gaze on the corridor ahead, the Three-Eyed Divine GuardGuardian Leaders room, then no longer contemplative, he recalled the remaining two exploring Soldier Figurines and started to fully unload the mineral resources from rooms 2 and 3. Five days later, the more valuable resources from the two Mineral Storage Rooms were all taken into the Ruins Market and then transferred into the Cultivation Secret Realm. Seeing this, Song Chi did not linger any longer, controlling the 35 Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to withdraw from the corridor, preparing to continue exploring other rifts in the warships hull. "Master, the family... calls! " The sudden, intermittent Mind Sound Transmission from Tuogu Hong caught Song Chi off guard and disrupted all his subsequent arrangements. Onboard the Cang Qiong, Song Chi immediately canceled the Brainwave Imprint and also recalled the 35 Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines remotely. Within just tens of minutes, the Cang Qiong returned to the giant asteroid core space. After ordering the Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race about some matters, he used a component of the [Holy Cross Beacon] to set a new Pathfinder Mark. Having done all this, he didnt even have time to rush to the two Soul Spirit Clan members to turn them into worshiped creatures of the [Totem Spirit Column] before he directly used the Ruins Market to return to Bailing Continent. Bailing Continent, Myriad Spirits City, Mechanical High-Rise. Tuogu Hong quickly recounted the situation. "Grandfather and eldest uncle both came over?" Listening to Tuogu Hongs explanation, Song Chi was full of doubt. According to what Tuogu had said, it seemed that nothing out of the ordinary had happened in the Bailing Starfield; it was his grandfather, Song Mingsong, who had summoned him. "Isnt grandfather busy hunting the Alien Race? How come he suddenly came to Bailing Continent?" With doubts in mind, Song Chi hurriedly went outside. Soon, he found his grandfather and the others in a building that resembled a city lords estate in Myriad Spirits City. As soon as he entered, Song Chis heart tightened slightly. Because at this moment, his grandfather, eldest uncle, second uncle, as well as his father, all four of them were conspicuously present. Such a gathering didnt seem like a small matter. "Grandfather..." After exchanging greetings all around, Song Chi quieted down, believing that his grandfather would provide an answer. Song Mingsong and his three sons exchanged glances before speaking solemnly: "Little Chi, the family has released news; the struggle for the Seventh Sequence will soon begin. This sequence struggle is divided into three stages. The first stage will start in one month, and all candidates must gather at the family side!" Upon hearing the words "sequence struggle," Song Chi subconsciously relaxed. He had initially thought it might be some bad news about the pulse, which made him somewhat nervous. Now that he heard it was just a family sequence struggle, he instinctively let his guard down. Song Chi was quite confident in the current combat power of the Cang Qiong and felt that victory for the Seventh Sequence in his family was assured. It wasnt that he was underestimating anyone else, but the configurations of the Cang Qiong indeed gave him the confidence not to fear any peers of the same age. Moreover, the familys selection for the sequence was not random. They had restricted it to those under the age of forty-five. Among the candidates of this age, there might be Third Rank Level clansmen, but there would definitely not be any Fourth Rank. This was another significant reason for Song Chis confidence. "Grandfather, I understand!" "By the way, whats the success rate of the Furious Lion now?" He had spent a total of five months in that ancient stellar battlefield, plus the previous more than two months, meaning that almost eight months had passed since the Furious Lion started its warship advancement mission, leaving less than four months remaining. Song Mingsong smiled and said: "Not bad. During this time, your eldest uncle and I have cleared two Third Rank civilization star domains. The success rate has now officially broken through 40%, and the Earth Attribute Law Crystal and Fourth-Rank Life Crystal have been collected too. Its just the Ten Thousand Year Pure Yang Stone thats missing. Subsequently, we should be able to exceed 55%." Hearing 40%, Song Chi nodded slightly and then added after thinking: "Grandfather, I also have a Fourth Rank lifeform corpse here..." As he spoke, he retrieved the Fourth Rank Void Demon corpse from the Cang Qiong. Seeing this, all four people in the room were surprised, but they all tacitly refrained from asking further questions. At the same time, Song Mingsong shook his head and said: "Each warship can only fuse with one drop of Fourth Rank lifeform primordial blood when advancing to the Fourth Rank!" PS: These two chapters are a mini-climax, written at a time when this book has reached an all-time high in readership. Yet, some readers have said Im dragging the story out, which made me lose some confidence, boo hoo hoo!! Chapter 429 - 231: The Battle for Sequences First Stage "Keep it for yourself, and if youre in urgent need of any resources, you can also exchange it with the family. The family unconditionally purchases the corpse of a Fourth Rank Lifeform that can extract Primordial Blood!" "Of course, its best to keep it for yourself. I dont know how you got the Fourth Rank Lifeforms body, but its indeed not an easy thing to come by." ... Despite his grandfathers seriously solemn tone, Song Chis expression remained unchanged. As for what he thought, he inwardly curled his lip slightly. In that Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, there were still nearly twenty ten-kilometer ancient corpses. High Rank creature bodies that other Torch Ship Captains would struggle to obtain just one of were actually easily within his reach. Of course, this thought was only in his mind, and he would certainly not say it outright. Seeing him nod, Song Mingsong on the other side continued: "Alright, lets not talk about this for now. Tomorrow, youll return with your grandfather. Dont worry about Bailing Starfieldyour granduncle will temporarily remain here. Ill first tell you some specific information about the Sequence contention..." When his grandfather brought up the family Sequence contention again, Song Chi listened attentively. Confident as he was, it was still important to understand the information thoroughly; otherwise, it wasnt confidence but arrogance. After his grandfather had carefully recounted all the information he knew, Song Chi also gained a basic understanding. Firstly, for this Seventh Sequence contention, the family listed a total of 18 candidates, all of whom were outstanding among the familys younger generation. Among the 18 people, there were 15 of the Second Rank and 3 of the Third Rank, some from the Ancestral Vein, others from the two direct veins, and many from the various major direct lines. However, Song Chi only remembered one of them: Song Ze from the direct line. Born with Purple Fire and having a Fourth Rank grandfather, it wasnt an exaggeration to say he was born with a golden spoon in his mouth. But this also showed the calibre of these candidates, who were definitely not all show and no substance. As for the specific information on the first phase of the Sequence contention, no one knew. It was decided on jointly by the head of the family and the Fifth Rank Clan Elder, so it might not be known until the official start of the event. Moreover, family Sequence contention was not all smooth sailing; it was accompanied by considerable dangers, and there had been casualties in previous contests. Hearing this, Song Chis gaze became focused. Thats right, the family selects Sequences to cultivate High Rank members, and not just Fourth Rank but even higher, the Fifth Rank. To reach such a level, the selected family members couldnt just be greenhouse flowers; they had to be true scions who had undergone the baptism of iron and blood. Realizing this, Song Chi felt a touch of nervousness. It wasnt that he doubted the combat power of the Cang Qiong, but he felt that some of his preparations were not the best they could be. For instance, the Faith Pool of the Totem Spirit Column component was not yet full, and whether he could enslave those two Fourth Rank Void Demons before then, which might play a significant role in the subsequent Sequence contention. Fortunately, there was still a months time after, which should be enough for him to prepare. The next day, Song Chi and Song Mingsong returned to Dragon Spine Continent aboard a transfer warship. Upon just returning to Dragon Spine Continent, before Song Chi had a chance to visit home, his grandfather immediately received a message from the family. "Lets go, the family is already urging us!" With those words, both of them summoned their Torch Warships and then activated the Spatial Jump device, disappearing quickly above Green Moon Lake in The Vault of Heaven. When they reappeared, they were already at the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, where the headquarters of the familys five major halls were located, the two warships landed one after another. Seeing his grandfather continue towards the Divine Mountain rather than stopping at the Merit Hall or the Internal Affairs Hall, Song Chi felt a slight tightness in his heart. "Grandfather, where are we going?" Song Mingsong did not turn back, but answered with only four words. "Clan Ancestral Hall!" These four words, which obviously pulled the weight, made Song Chi feel a subtle anticipation. The Clan Ancestral Hall was clearly not a place where ordinary family members could easily go. However, he was only one of the candidates for the family Sequence. "It seems that what was said on the family forum is true, that simply being listed as a family Sequence candidate is like having one foot in the upper echelons of the family." He was no saint, and naturally, upon hearing that he was listed as a candidate, he had thoroughly researched it and garnered quite a bit of information. Firstly, it seemed that being listed as a family Sequence candidate was akin to having one foot in the upper ranks of the family. It seemed that even if one failed in the subsequent contention, as long as these family members didnt die young, they were bound to be among the best of their ranks with a good chance of advancing to Fourth Rank later. Initially, he didnt pay much attention to this, but now he saw that the family indeed took these Sequence candidates very seriously. Following his grandfather up the ancient bluestone stairs into the heart of the mountain, Song Chi quickly reached the so-called Clan Ancestral Hall. The sky was full of stars overhead, ancient bronze chairs were arranged in a circle, and the ambiance was ancient and mysterious. When all this appeared before his eyes, Song Chi was a bit stunned; he felt as if he were in an ancient starry river, not a mountainous ancient hall. Simultaneously, an indescribable feeling arose in his heart. Gazing at the vast Star River above him, he felt incredibly insignificant. Caught up in this sensation, a massive Dragon Whale apparition suddenly appeared in the star-studded sky above, with a Mythical Mech apparition standing on its head, both sprawled across the ancient Starry Sea. Yet compared to the vast starry sea, they also seemed trivial. Yet this scene was deeply engraved in Song Chis heart, as if it had turned into eternity. In a daze, a gentle voice echoed in his ears. "This is the projection left by the Prime Ancestor of the Dinghai Song family from the distant past. Do you have any thoughts?" For some reason, Song Chi felt his tongue seemed out of his control at the moment, and he blurted out subconsciously. "The Starry Sea is vast. For us, a man, a ship, a Dragon Whale, is enough!" No sooner had he finished speaking than the gentle voice rang in his ears again. "Indeed!" After these two words, the voice suddenly paused, with no further continuation. Looking around the hall, there were already fifteen clan members waiting there. However, at this moment, all fifteen of them were now directing their gazes at him. Song Chi guessed it might be related to his earlier response, but he didnt care. As the fifteen evaluated him, he observed them in return. The candidates this time numbered eighteen. Including himself, sixteen had already arrived, which meant there were still two who hadnt. As for the fifteen people in front of him, through earlier introductions from his grandfather, Song Chi could name them all but was not familiar with them. At his side, his grandfather bowed and reported to the higher end of the great hall. "Reporting to the Patriarch, our branchs candidate Song Chi has arrived!" Shortly after, a gentle voice came from above. "Hard work. You may leave. I still have some instructions for these youngsters." "Understood!" After bowing again, Song Mingsong turned around, giving Song Chi a glance on the side. Knowing that his grandfather was encouraging him, Song Chi nodded lightly, signaling his understanding, and reassuring him not to worry and to focus on improving the success rate of the Furious Lion. Once Song Mingsong had left, Song Chi stood quietly behind the fifteen people, waiting for the last two to arrive. The next arrival was someone very familiar to Song Chi. Song Ze, born from the earth veins. Compared to Song Chis arrival, the people currently present were significantly more enthusiastic, with many greeting Song Ze proactively, clearly indicating that many knew him. Song Chi remained unmoved by this. Used to being steady and practically invisible in everyday life, it was no surprise to him that Song Ze, not only born directly from the main family line and backed by a Fourth Rank clan elder but also adept at socializing, knew most people present. What was surprising was that Song Ze eventually took the initiative to greet Song Chi as if they had known each other before this. "Song Chi, my clan brother, its been almost two years since we last met after the Soul Spirit Floating Land..." When someone proactively greeted him, Song Chi naturally wouldnt snub them and responded with a smile. "Right, Clan Brother Song Chi, speaking of which, we havent added each other as friends yet..." Saying so, the two connected to the Torch network and added each other as friends. Their family Quantum Communication Bracelets were also connected, but just then, the last person finally arrived. Interestingly, with the arrival of this last person, everyone in the hall revealed a look of solemnity. For this, Song Chi understood. According to information provided by his grandfather, the last comer, a burly youth nearly two meters tall, named Song Gang, was born from the Song familys Divine Mountain, reputedly with a background no less formidable than Song Zes. Moreover, it was said that he already had as many as three Orange Components revealed. "Orange Main Cannon, Orange Enslavement Component, Orange Engine..." With unchanged expressions, everyone recalled the relevant information about the other party. It was not until the voice of the Patriarch, Song Xuancang, resounded from above the hall. "Alright, now that everyone is here, its time to discuss the main issue." As he spoke, Song Xuancang waved his hand, and suddenly, Song Chi and the other seventeen candidates felt as if the stars above were all falling. Before they could react, the scene before everyones eyes suddenly changed. The great hall beneath their feet had vanished, and the stars above had disappeared as well, replaced by the dark and silent starry sky. Beyond that, beneath them was a familiar grid-patterned oval light screen filled with mysterious power. "Is this the Floating Land Shield?" Song Chi recognized the light screen below. He also noted that this Floating Land Shield, compared to the one from the Soul Spirit Floating Land, was much stronger in terms of thickness, area, and the intensity of the Floating Lands rules. "Could it be the Shield of a Fourth Rank Floating Land?" This Floating Land Shield, unlike the Soul Spirit Floating Lands, was not transparentit was impossible to see the landscape inside the Floating Land from the outside, nor to judge the exact rank of the Floating Land by its area. At that moment, Song Xuancang, standing beside everyone, spoke up: "The Floating Land beneath our feet is known as the Blood Bodhi Continent, nearly reaching the peak of a Fourth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. Its dominant tribal group is named the Blood Bodhi Tribe, with several Fourth Rank beings in residence." Hearing this, everyone already had an idea in their minds, and the Patriarchs next words further confirmed it. Enjoy new stories from novelhall.Co?m "These Blood Bodhi Tribe members produce a special resource called Blood Bodhi after death, which has the effect of enhancing Biological Gene Lineage. The first phase of our competition will target this Blood Bodhi." Chapter 430 - 232: Re-entering the 50th Floor of the Merit Tower Blood Bodhi, enhances the potential of biological gene lineages. Upon hearing of this effect, everyone immediately took note; they also basically guessed that the Floating Land beneath their feet was likely one of the highly important Floating Lands controlled by the familys subordinate branches. As for Song Chi, the first thing he thought of was the Thorned Flying Dragon and Tuogu Hong, both of which were creatures whose genetic bloodlines were at the limit of a certain stage. If they could use even a small amount of this Blood Bodhi, could it help them advance to the Fifth Tier of the genetic bloodline spectrum? As he pondered, the voice of the family head Song Xuancang once again sounded beside his ear. "This Blood Bodhi Continent was discovered only two hundred years ago. The familys valuation of it reached seven stars. To avoid affecting the production of Blood Bodhi within the continent, the family did not carry out a large-scale invasion but opted for a free-range system..." As he said this, Song Xuancangs voice paused slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, he continued: "Because of this, the difficulty of performing missions inside this Floating Land is tremendous. If the Blood Bodhi Tribes Fourth Rank existences are alerted, the level might escalate to Hell. "The duration of your mission this time is two months. In these two months, the top ten individuals who obtain more Blood Bodhi and of higher quality will pass this first stage." Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill in their hearts. They couldnt be more familiar with the familys mission ranking system. One-star, straightforward (daily tasks, basically no danger) Two-star, ordinary (about 5% mortality rate) Three-star, difficult (about 15% mortality rate) Four-star, hazardous (about 30% mortality rate) Five-star, hell (more than 60% mortality rate) Just thinking about a potential 60% mortality rate, and the need to stay on the continent for more than two months, made it difficult for everyone to remain calm. Song Chi felt the same. The combat power of Cangqiong is formidable, but that is relative to Second Rank and Third Rank creatures; Fourth Rank units do not fall within this category. Up to now, Cangqiong has faced a Fourth Rank unit in combat only twice. Experience more content on novelhall.Co?m The Golden Armored Giant Beast and that Fourth Rank Star Devouring Vine. Theres no need to mention the Golden Armored Giant Beast, as it was heavily injured from the start, and regarding the Star Devouring Vine, it had just advanced recently. So, strictly speaking, neither was a normal Fourth Rank unit. Besides that, neither the Golden Armored Giant Beast nor the Star Devouring Vine had the boost of Fourth Rank Floating Land rules. The Copper Mountain Continent chosen by the Golden Armored Giant Beast was only a three-level Floating Land and, since the Golden Armored Giant Beast was an outsider, the Copper Mountain Continent had neither the capability nor the intention to boost it. As for the Star Devouring Vine, its growth was predicated on the premise of draining and destroying a Floating Land; the core source of that Four-level Floating Land would certainly not provide it with support. Even so, killing both had cost them no small price. However, the Fourth Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe on the Blood Bodhi Floating Land were different; they were indigenous creatures born and bred on the Blood Bodhi Floating Land and would naturally have the support of the lands own rules. Because of this, their combat power within the Blood Bodhi Floating Land would far exceed that of a normal Fourth Rank unit. Once truly targeted by them, even the current Cangqiong would be in grave danger. Seeing the varied expressions of the crowd, Song Xuancang continued: "If there are any who wish to withdraw, you may do so now. However, once you agree, you must not retract your decision later; otherwise..." Song Xuancang left his sentence unfinished, but Song Chi and the others were well aware that any subsequent retraction would surely bring about severe punishment from the family, and it would not be light. Seeing that no one spoke, a rare smile appeared on the indifferent face of Song Xuancang. "Very well, this is what I expect from the sons of the Song Family..." "Since no one is withdrawing, all information about the Blood Bodhi Floating Land will be provided to you in advance. In this time leading up to the mission, you may make targeted preparations." Upon hearing this, the eighteen of them, including Song Chi, became aware that the family had given them some special consideration. Although the danger of the succession struggle remained, at least they had been given detailed information about the Blood Bodhi Floating Land in advance by the family, so they could make all kinds of preparations ahead of time. In doing so, the family could effectively filter out a batch of people without causing undue attrition among these top figures of the familys current generation. As Song Xuancang gestured with his hand a second time, the scenery before everyones eyes changed once more, and they found themselves back inside the Clan Ancestral Hall. At the same time, their Quantum Communication Bracelets began to emit a series of notification beeps. [You have received the file "Information Related to Blood Bodhi Floating Land," please check for details.] Song Chi casually opened the Communication Bracelet, and without waiting to examine it closely, Song Xuancangs voice came from above: "Thats all. Gather here in a month to officially head to the Blood Bodhi Floating Land. You are dismissed for now." ... The eighteen individuals walked out of the Ancestral Hall one after another. Once they returned to the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, they began discussing with one another sporadically. Behind them, the voice of Song Ze sounded. "Song Chi, my cousin, what do you think? Any interest in forming a team?" Hearing this, Song Chi thought for a moment, but eventually declined the offer. "Lets not. Thanks for the offer, cousin, but my flagship is better suited for solo operations..." The family did not explicitly forbid teaming up for the mission. This first-stage succession task was just to weed out a small group of people, and as long as it wasnt a large-scale team, the family wouldnt object. The reason for Song Chis refusal was, as he said. On Cangqiong, components such as the [Sonic Silence Field], [Void Membrane], [Fixed-Point Launch Pad], [Brainwave Remote Control System], and [Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree] were all perfectly capable of silently and remotely controlling operations to loot the Blood Bodhi. Chapter 431 - 232: Re-entering the 50th Floor of the Merit Tower_2 Chapter 431: Chapter 232: Re-entering the 50th Floor of the Merit Tower_2 In this way, he himself did not have to take any risks, and could significantly increase his scavenging speed without any concerns. On the contrary, if he were to team up with others, it would impact him, which is why Song Chi chose to decline. Song Ze did not seem surprised by his refusal. After two more exchanges, they soon went their separate ways. On the other hand, a candidate who was also Second Rank inquired through warship communication: Ah Ze, why do you seem so concerned about that person? Is there a reason? Song Zes eyes remained calm as he replied directly: What reason could there be? Its just curiosity. Ever since Ive known him, he has always kept a low profile! ... Family Merit Hall. Song Chi did not choose to return directly to Green Moon Manor but instead went to the Merit Hall. According to the information provided by the family head, the interior of the Blood Bodhi Floating Land was divided into five realms, and the number of Fourth Rank Level Blood Bodhi Tribe members exceeded twenty, signifying a high level of danger. For this reason, he needed to make all necessary preparations. To be more specific, he needed to enhance the Enhancement Levels of both the [Totem Spirit Column] and [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] components as much as possible. Only then would he have more cards up his sleeve later on in the Blood Bodhi Floating Land. However, to enhance the Rank of these two high-Quality components fully required an amount of resources that was no small feat, which is why Song Chi had come to the Merit Hall. On the 49th floor of the Merit Hall, access was easy for Song Chi as there were still 31 Golden Merit Points in his account. At the Merit exchange counter, the clan member in charge today looked at Song Chi with a surprised and doubtful gaze as he took out the body of a Fourth Rank Void Demon. Once the clan member recovered from the shock, he quickly asked: A Fourth Rank Void Demon corpse, without Void Crystal, can be refined into a drop of Fourth Rank Primordial Blood. The familys purchase price is 80 Golden Merit Points. Do you confirm the exchange? 80 Golden Merit Points... Song Chi slightly furrowed his eyebrows, for normally, the price of a drop of Fourth Rank Primordial Blood was around 100 Golden Merit Points. This 80 Points... Upon reflection, Song Chis furrowed eyebrows soon smoothed out as he understood the reason behind it. As he knew, refining Fourth Rank Primordial Blood was not an easy task; it required action from a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain and would take a considerable amount of time. Presumably, the discounted 20 Golden Merit Points was the reward for the Clan Elders effort in refining. After understanding this, he quickly nodded. Considering this, the price was actually quite reasonable. If he were to take this to the outside world, let alone whether those Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains would directly swallow the Fourth Rank Lifeform corpse, even if they did not, they would surely demand a hefty price, asking for 50% of the corpses own value without hesitation. [Ding, account successfully credited 80 Golden Merit Points, current Golden Merit Point balance is 111.] Looking at the prompt from the Quantum Communication Bracelet on his left wrist, Song Chi stepped onto the 50th floor of the Merit Tower. In front of a counter in the corner of the 50th floor, Song Chi stopped. Item Name: Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin Exchange Restriction: Second Rank and above clansmen can exchange up to 3 strands every 5 years. Exchange Price: 2 Golden Merit Points per strand If he wanted to enhance the [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] component later, the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin was indispensable; furthermore, he would need Law Stones. Unfortunately, he had already used up his annual quota of five Law Stones, and there were still over two months left until the quota would refresh. However, Song Chi was not troubled by this, as the solution was quite simple. Since he had enough Golden Merit Points at hand, he had already notified his mother, Chen Lixia. Once she arrived, he would transfer the Merit Points to her and have her exchange them for five Law Stones on his behalf. Soon, six Golden Merit Points were deducted, and Song Chi successfully obtained three strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. Having done that, he didnt rush to exchange other items and instead waited for his mother to come while also carefully considering what other resources he needed. The Third Rank Floating Land Origin was not needed for now. In the past five months, he had obtained hundreds of strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin using the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform and should have enough for the time being. However, with less than 300 Titanium Crystals remaining, this was somewhat insufficient. It seems there are still a few hundred crystals in the clans public account, I can only exchange some there for emergency use, Besides Third Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystals, the next item was the Void Crystal, which was the most troublesome. Components of [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] needed this item for enhancement. Getting these crystals was no easy feat, and Song Chi still lacked a significant number of both Second Rank and Third Rank Void Crystals. Although he could travel to the dark side of the void through the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to hunt Void Demons, this would take time, and he didnt believe he could hunt the required number of Second and Third Rank Void Demons within the next month. After much contemplation, he eventually decided to post on the family forum. [Urgent Massive Purchase, Golden Merit Points for Second Rank, Third Rank Void Crystals!!] He created a post with a catchy headline, and then in the main content below, he provided his specific exchange rates. According to the regular market rate, 1 Golden Merit Point 10 Second Rank Void Crystals, 20 Golden Merit Points 10 Third Rank Void Crystals. Based on this, Song Chi offered a slight discount in his rates. 1 Golden Merit Point for 9 Second Rank Void Crystals. 20 Golden Merit Points for 9 Third Rank Void Crystals. He wasnt being stingy, but rather, the amount of Void Crystals needed for enhancing the Breeding Secret Realm was significant, and his Golden Merit Points were already tight. He posted the message on the forum and spent another Golden Merit Point to activate the one-hour sticky post feature, while his mother had also arrived. A few minutes later, Chen Lixia returned 95 Golden Merit Points into Song Chis account, along with five Law Stones. Back at Green Moon Manor, Song Chi immediately ventured into the Ruins Market and then piloted the Cang Qiong into the external void to begin his second Void Demon hunting operation. His Golden Merit Points werent picked up for nothing; if he could hunt some more by himself, he would save on the need for purchases. The dark side of the Starry Sea, Void Space. Nearly twenty days had passed since Song Chi returned from the Bailing Starfield. During this time, his luck had not been very good, as he only encountered a small squad of dozens of Void Demons and harvested 1 Second Rank Void Crystal along with dozens of Zero Rank and First Rank Void Crystals. Although he had exchanged quite a few through the family forum, after the component of [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] was enhanced to Lv30, subsequent enhancements stagnated, with Third Rank Void Crystals proving too rare and scarcely purchased. His eyes swept over the radar on the side, which clearly showed the presence of a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine tens of thousands of meters ahead of the Cang Qiong. Song Chi, however, paid it no heed, whispering to himself. I hope this time it will attract enough Void Demons! He had intentionally left a Tracking Mark on one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines during the recent clearing of that demon squad to actively attract large groups of elusive Void Demons. Time slowly passed, and more than ten hours had gone by, with several Void Gangwinds sweeping through the area. Fortunately, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine was already at Lv40, which allowed it to move freely in the midst of these Void Gangwinds. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes narrowed. Just when he thought that no Void Demons would come in the short term, a sudden alert from the radar on the side was a welcome surprise. Tens of thousands of Void Demons, with the number of Second Rank Void Demons not less than a thousand, and around a hundred of Third Rank Void Demons, excellent!! Chapter 432 - 233: The First Rank 4 Enslaved Creature Chapter 432: Chapter 233: The First Rank 4 Enslaved Creature Song Chis emotions at this moment were indescribable in words. Before this, he had little hope of collecting a sufficient number of Third Rank Void Crystals. Unexpectedly, these final moments brought him such a great surprise. More than a hundred Third Rank Void Crystals should be enough to enhance the Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm to Fourth Rank. Then, he would be able to unseal and enslave those two Fourth Rank Void Demons. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Chi did not act hastily but instead scanned the radar display on the side several times. After confirming there were no Fourth Rank, much less Fifth Rank Level Void Demons, he then summoned all the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. At the same time, both the Light Energy Aggregation Engine and the Phantom Thruster operated at full load, propelling the Cangqiong, with its hull covered by a layer of dark Spectral Energy Shield, to roar forth. Boom! Boom! Boom! Under the concentrated fire of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, the Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon, and the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon, the situation on the battlefield was completely one-sided, to say the least. Without the presence of Fourth Rank or higher Void Demons, the number of opponents was no issue at all in front of the Cangqiong. With the Neutron Star Core Armor + Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator two high-quality parts boosting each other, numerical advantage was utterly insignificant. Think about it, facing Fourth Rank Warship Armor and Energy Shields that couldnt even be breached, plus the Neutron Star Core Pulse feature, what use was there in sheer numbers? Thousands of Void Demons were slaughtered in mere minutes, and with the swift clearing of the 35 Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, all Void Crystals were delivered into Song Chis hands. However, before he could tally them, a terrifying aura suddenly came from the side. This is Fourth Rank... no, Fourth Rank Void Demons cant make such a commotion; its a Fifth Rank Level Void Demon! Having witnessed the actions of Fourth Rank Void Demons firsthand, Song Chi immediately made the judgment. Simultaneously, the engines and thrusters of the Cangqiong burst forth, speeding in the opposite direction. His reaction was swift, but the attack from the Fifth Rank Level Void Demon behind him was swifter still. A Law Blade, over a hundred meters in diameter, streaked across the void and shot straight towards them, striking accurately on the side of the Cangqiongs hull. Whirr! Whirr! Whirr! The Dark Matter Energy Shield transmitted violent ripples, and under the assault of the formidable Law Blade, the Cangqiong was also blasted dozens of meters away, its body rolling violently. [Warning, Energy Shield under attack, Shield Value decreased by 76%, please repair immediately.] [Energy Shield damage detected, Neutron Star Core Pulse feature activated, recovering Energy Shield Value.] The alarm from the semi-intelligent shipboard system made Song Chis heart tremble fiercely. A single hit that wiped out 76% of the Dark Matter Energy Shield Value was definitely the strongest attack the Cangqiong had ever faced. It was only because the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator had already been enhanced to lv40 in advance, acquiring some Law resistance, otherwise that strike would have completely overloaded the Dark Matter Energy Shield, and even a large swath of the Warship Armor would have been stripped away. After a brief moment of fear, Song Chi quickly recovered. Why had he been reluctant to actively hunt the Void Demons in this void space? Was it not out of fear of this very scenario? For the same reason, he had been somewhat prepared in his heart. Once he had calmed down, he no longer cared about those Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. With a thought, the Cangqiong beneath his feet began to shrink rapidly, and before the Cangqiong could no longer contain him, Song Chis figure vanished quietly. Along with him, the miniaturized Cangqiong also disappeared. What Song Chi didnt know was that the moment he and the Cangqiong vanished, several Law Blades, also over a hundred meters in diameter, swept across one after another. Had he not already returned to the Ruins Market with the Cangqiong, these attacks could have severely damaged the Cangqiong. Of course, that was assuming he had not activated the Neutron Star Fission feature. Within the Ruins Market, a flash of relief crossed Song Chis eyes. Although those subsequent Law Blades did not hit the Cangqiong, he had personally witnessed these terrifying strikes just before returning to the Ruins Market. For a moment, he even felt as if the Cangqiong would be sliced in two the next second, completely doomed to sink. Such might from an attack across who knows how great a distance, this is the power of a Fifth Rank being... Pulling himself together, Song Chi then said with a wry smile, It seems that using Tracking Marks to actively attract Void Demons is a method that should not be overused in the future. Its too dangerous... After a brief bitterness, Song Chi turned his attention to the Void Crystals in his hands, numbering in the five digits. Upon seeing the more than a hundred Third Rank Void Crystals, the initial bitterness quickly turned to joy. With these Void Crystals, Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm could be effectively enhanced to Fourth Rank. With that, other issues would no longer pose a problem. Song Chi re-summoned the Cangqiong and began the subsequent enhancement without delay. [Are you sure you want to consume 20 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 70,000 Spectral Energy Points + 43 Titanium Crystals + 5 Third Rank Void Crystals to enhance Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm from lv30 to lv31?] Confirmed! After nine consecutive confirmations, this Red Quality part was enhanced to lv39. Chapter 433 - 233: The First Rank 4 Enslaved Creature_2 Chapter 433: Chapter 233: The First Rank 4 Enslaved Creature_2 ` Finally, he used 150 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 3 threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin + 110,000 Spectral Energy Points + 80 Titanium Crystals + 1 Law Stone + 20 Third Rank Void Crystals to officially upgrade [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] to Fourth Rank. With the enhancement complete, the attributes of the component underwent significant changes, the most substantial of which was the unsealing of the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] and the two Fourth Rank Void Demons. Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm lv40 Quality: Red Feature: Plant growth speed increased by 140% Feature 2: Success rate of alien species plant transplantation increased by 40% ... UpRank Requirement: 5 threads of Floating Land Origin (Fourth Rank), 130,000 Spectral Energy Points, 83 Titanium Crystals, 4 Law Stones, 1 Fourth Rank Void Crystal Note: This component requires an additional 3 slots {Secret Realm Accelerator: Consumes 140,000 Spectral Energy Points to perform a time acceleration on the secret realm, with an acceleration rate of 50x (current component level), cooldown time of 1 year.} Beyond the ability to unseal the three mentioned, what Song Chi was most excited about was undoubtedly the Secret Realm Accelerator feature. As it enhanced to lv40, the normal acceleration rate had reached 1:2000, and for plant-based life forms, this rate is equivalent to a staggering 1:4800. In his excitement, his hands moved swiftly. With a flash, Song Chis figure disappeared within the Cangqiong. Under the nearly four-thousand-meter-tall [Silver Apple Mother Tree] of the No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm. His palm touched the pure silver trunk again, and at the same time, the whole secret realms sky began to undergo a transformation. A quarter of an hour later, the originally lifeless Silver Apple Mother Tree suddenly changed. An overwhelming surge of life force and the Power of Laws spread from the pure silver trunk, and at one moment, Song Chi felt as though the entire cultivation secret realms vitality had intensified markedly. This was not an illusion but a reality. If one had to explain, Song Chi could only say that rather than being transplanted midway into the secret realm, it would be more accurate to say the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] had been transformed into the source plant of this breeding secret realm by certain special methods of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family member Chicang. It was the foundation of this secret realm. With the unsealing of the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], its silver branches danced gracefully, celebrating their unsealing while also welcoming the arrival of Song Chi, their new master. You heard right. After successfully binding the Seed of Torch to this secret realm, the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] recognized him as its new master on its own accord, without needing him to waste a slot on an [Enslavement Medal]. For Song Chi, this was a cause for happiness since the imprints of [Enslavement Medals] are limited, and saving one was a good thing. The only downside was that since the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] served as the core of the secret realm, it would probably be unable to be actively transplanted out of this breeding secret realm unless some special method became available later on. ... After unsealing the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], Song Chis gaze shifted toward the two Fourth Rank Void Demons not far away. Feeling his will, the branches of the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] next to him began to emit a great amount of the Rule of Wood. This Power of Laws converged around the bodies of the two Fourth Rank Void Demons, sealing off all their potential actions to follow. Without time to be surprised, Song Chis thoughts shifted, and he began to unseal the first Void Demon. As the sealing power on the Void Demon was slowly removed, a red light emerged from the horizon, tearing through the clouds and quickly plunging precisely into the body of the Fourth Rank Void Demon. Two seconds later, Song Chi frowned. The enslavement had failed. Not discouraged, while the Void Demon was still not fully conscious, he once again activated the [Enslavement Medal] component on the Cangqiong outside of the secret realm. This time it went smoothly, and the Fourth Rank Void Demon was successfully enslaved. The Void Demon, which had been released from its seal, flickered with crimson light in its eyes and had Space Law fluctuating over its body. It then bowed to Song Chi and said, Master! ` In that moment, joy surfaced on Song Chis face. Although the Silver Apple Mother Tree also belonged to the units with Fourth-Rank Combat Power, reaching the level of a Sixth Rank Starry Sea plant at its peak, its potential far surpassed that of the Fourth-Rank Void Demon. However, the key point was not this, for it was restricted by Breeding Secret Realm No. 004 beneath its feet and could not be considered a normal Fourth-Rank force. This Void Demon was different, as it was not limited by this secret realm. No matter where Song Chi went afterwards, it could accompany him all the way, a true and reliable Fourth-Rank guardian. Just as he was getting excited, Song Chis gaze happened to fall on a serious wound on the body of the Void Demon, inflicted by the Silver Apple Mother Tree earlier. Healing a wound on a Fourth-Rank unit is no simple task, and theres no medical cabin-type specialized component on Cang Qiong. This is going to be troublesome... Instead of spending resources on treatment, it might be better to make another trip to the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield... Mulling it over, Song Chis eyes lit up with determination, and as the thought emerged from the bottom of his heart, he could no longer contain it. In the end, he decided not to hesitate any longer. After glancing at the other Fourth-Rank Void Demon, he refrained from unsealing it and turned to leave the Cultivation Secret Realm. The yard where his uncle and aunt lived. Zhao Hongxue sighed, Little Chi, there are currently no surplus Third-Rank Floating Land Origins in the familys vein... you should go to the family... Upon hearing this, Song Chi could only put away the thousands of Second-Rank Void Crystals he was holding. But before he left, his aunt took out four fruits similar to pomegranates from a previous life, each the size of a palm. The Divine Tempering Fruit Tree in the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm has matured a batch, and these are your four pieces, Little Chi. As Song Chi took the four Divine Tempering Fruits, Aunt Zhao Hongxue paused, then added, Little Chi, only the first fruit is the most effective. The effect of the second fruit will drop significantly. Do you have any plans to sell it? Hearing this, Song Chi naturally understood that his aunt intended to buy. However, he refused. The four Divine Tempering Fruits, one for his father and one for his mother, were definite. The remaining two were for his own use. He had never neglected the power of his spiritual mind. With the aid of these two Divine Tempering Fruits, he estimated that he could break through to the level of Sevenfold Mind Utilization in one fell swoop. As for Eightfold Mind Utilization, the chances were slim; it would likely require more Divine Tempering Fruits afterward. However, this matter could be discussed with his grandfather. After the accelerated phase of the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm ended, the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree and Dragon Blood Fruit Tree could be transferred to the Cultivation Secret Realm first. With the successful transplantation rate boosted by the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil and the intrinsic features of the Cultivation Secret Realm, there was no need to worry about transplantation failure. Thus, the feature of the Secret Realm Accelerator could be maximized. Back home, Song Chi gave the two Divine Tempering Fruits to his mother, Chen Lixia. Knowing the effects of the fruits, she did not refuse. After that, Song Chi rushed to the Merit Tower. He needed to exchange the thousands of Second-Rank Void Crystals for Third-Rank Floating Land Origins in hopes of enhancing the Totem Spirit Column component to Fourth-Rank in one go. The exchange went without any hitches. The family had always been keen to take as many secret realm acceleration resources like the Void Crystals as possible. When he returned to Green Moon Manor, fully prepared, Song Chi reactivated the deployment to the Alien Star Domain. Both the Holy Cross Beacon and the Space Beacon Emitter had not yet completed their cooldown, which meant he had to leave the Ruins Markets Spatial Anchor Point here. It also meant he could only stay in the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield for 24 hours this time, a rather tight timeframe. However, it was enough time to collect that coveted Silver Miraculous Item. After a dizzying transition, Cang Qiong appeared in the giant asteroid core space where the Humanoid Alien Race resided. Song Chis heartbeat quickened, as he was now just one step away from obtaining his very first Silver-Quality Miraculous Item. PS: Double Monthly Tickets, still asking for votes, plus will try to code an additional chapter later tonight to make up for yesterday! Chapter 434 - 234: Silver·Legend Chapter 434: Chapter 234: SilverLegend Before heading to the ancient battlefield in the Ancient Star Domain, Song Chi summoned a humanoid alien of half-step Fourth Rank, ordering it to actively call forth a group of Second and Third Rank humanoid aliens. The purpose was simple, not to have them scout the path, but to select worshiping vassal races for the [Totem Spirit Column]. With the Cultivation Secret Realm having been enhanced to Fourth Rank, its secret space expanded once more. Song Chi had carefully calculated that maintaining a worship creature tribe of no more than three hundred members within it would pose no issue. Considering ecological balance and such, Song Chi had already appropriately increased the number of creatures. If combined with a tribal group of two to three hundred humanoid aliens, it would form a complete secret realm ecological cycle. Nearly three hundred humanoid aliens were brought to the core space. Seeing this, Song Chi activated the [Totem Spirit Column] component. The virtual image of a towering jade pillar soon appeared, and with the backings of the half-step Fourth Rank humanoid alien, the nearly three hundred humanoid aliens easily became the worship creatures of the Cold Moon Snow Python. Thus, they were thoroughly connected with the Totem Spirit Column component, and the Cangqiong no longer had restrictions of the Floating Land Origin on them. Having taken all the humanoid aliens into the Cultivation Secret Realm, Song Chi did not stay any longer. He navigated the Cangqiong straight into the spatial wormhole ahead. This time, without any unnecessary delays, except for having a few Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines clear the way ahead, there were no other episodes. Amidst the utterly shattered space of the ancient battlefield, the Cangqiong left the spatial wormholes for the first time and officially set foot into the outer starry sky. There was no helping it, to procure a sufficient quantity of Void Crystals, Song Chi had already spent a good portion of his golden merit points over the past twenty or so days. Song Chis idea was to first collect a few unknown ancient corpses from this part of the starry sky using the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] component. Whether he would eventually exchange them for golden merit or not, he wanted to confirm the level of these starry space ancient corpses. Given their nearly ten thousand meter stature, they naturally corresponded to Level 5 lifeforms of the Starry Sea. Yet, judging by the oppressive aura they emanated, it didnt seem like the pressure of Fifth Rank Level, which was always a point of confusion for Song Chi. Regarding this, he didnt lack conjectures; the one that first surfaced in his mind and seemed most plausible was this. These unknown ancient corpses were once Fifth Rank beings, but after enduring the assaults of Void Gangwind and void rifts in this shattered star space for many years, the residual bloodline power in their bodies was greatly weakened. However, even if that was the ultimate truth, there was still one thing he needed to clarify: the rank of the primordial blood that could be refined from these once great corpses of yore. Was it Fifth Rank, or had it decayed to Fourth Rank? The difference between the two seemed small, but in reality, it was fundamentally significant. The Biological Origin Blood of a Level 5 creature could also be used in the process of upgrading a Cruiser to a Zhulu Warship, offering a success rate as high as 16%, an effect that was twice that of ordinary Fourth Rank Primordial Blood. Moreover, even if used in the upgrade from a Zhulu Warship to a Battleship, it could provide a success rate of about 8%, a value far beyond what Fourth Rank Primordial Blood could compare with. Over the previous five months, Song Chi had initially blazed a safe route to two of the ten thousand meter ancient corpses via those asteroid belt creatures; thus, the Cangqiong could now slowly approach these two ancient corpses. Of course, it wasnt about letting the Cangqiong directly scout the path; right in front of the warship, ten Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines lined up, advancing slowly along the initially blazed safe route. On another front, three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and a Fourth Rank Void Demon in a damaged state were already prepared to be deployed. Having reinforced each of them with a Plasma Shield, Song Chi activated the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad]. Hum hum hum! After a faint spatial fluctuation, four silhouettes vanished from within the Cangqiong. Near the breach to the Basic Gene Ore Storage Room passage, four silhouettes quietly appeared. Under the swift directive of Song Chis brainwaves, the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines led the way, followed by the Fourth Rank Void Demon, all moving slowly forward. Fortune was decent; no small probability event of Law Traces shifting occurred, and the four successively stepped through the frequently traversed breach. Passing through Basic Gene Ore Storage Room 1, 2, and 3, the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines voluntarily halted their steps, leaving only the last Void Demon to continue onward. Song Chi chose not to rush into activating the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy traithe wanted to see if the Void Demon could reach the Guardian Leader without utilizing the trait. After all, using the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy trait came at the cost of burning all vitality, and for an ensnared Fourth Rank Level creature, Song Chi was admittedly reluctant. The combat power of the Cangqiong had yet to reach the standard of a regular Fourth Rank; if it werent for the fortuitous event of sealing two Fourth Rank Void Demons in the Cultivation Secret Realm, he wouldnt have been able to successfully enslave them. If possible, he did not want to waste one here so recklessly. Once these two Fourth Rank Void Demons were gone, securing another regular Fourth Rank enslaved creature wouldnt be so easy. Step by step, the Fourth Rank Void Demon moved forward, and Song Chis hopes rose little by little. Compared to the Fourth Rank puppet bodies of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, the flesh of the Void Demon, which had been baptized by the Power of Laws over the years, was clearly much stronger. Chapter 435 - 234: Silver·Legend_2 Chapter 435: Chapter 234: SilverLegend_2 As he walked slowly forward, he had unknowingly passed by Mineral Storage Room 4 and was heading towards Mineral Storage Room 5. But that was about it. Feeling the increasingly heavy footsteps of the Void Demon, Song Chi estimated that it was nearly at its limit. Their current position was still a considerable distance from the Tri-Eye Guardian Leaders chamber. It seems unavoidable, since thats the case... With a sudden shift of thought, the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy trait activated. Whoosh! Scalding red steam emitted from the Fourth Rank Void Demons body, causing it to swell in size, accompanied by a sudden surge in Life Pressure. In an instant, the Fourth Rank Void Demon transformed from a wounded Fourth Rank Unit into a Fifth Rank entity. As its physique was amplified in sync, the oppressive aura that filled the corridor seemed to lessen quite a bit, and the Void Demons steps became much lighter. Song Chi was not interested in the changes to the Void Demons strength. All he knew was that he had only half an hour left. Consequently, the Void Demon quickly received his command to advance swiftly. Thud! Thud! Thud! The heavy footsteps echoed as the Void Demon moved closer to the target chamber. As the distance to the Tri-Eye Guardian Leaders room dwindled, Song Chi, who was connected to the Void Demon via a Brainwave Imprint, became increasingly excited. At the same time, Song Chi was now fully certain that the door to the Tri-Eye Guardians chamber had indeed never been completely closed, and the silver light he had previously detected became clearer. With his mind in turmoil, the Void Demon finally reached the chamber door. Click! Under the Void Demons hands and feet, the alloy door did not remain immovable like the other Tri-Eye Guardian rest chambers had, but instead started to open slowly. Once sure of this, Song Chis hanging heart was finally put at ease. If so, it meant that his actions this time were likely not to go in vain. Even though the alloy door was being pushed open slowly, it was not as straightforward as the usual Mineral Storage Room. Even with the Void Demons Fifth Rank strength, it still pushed extremely slowly. Luckily, it was only a small difficulty, and the crevice in the door continued to widen. After enduring roughly ten minutes of agonizing wait, the alloy door was finally pushed completely open. What followed was a dazzling silver light. It really is a silver Starry Sea Oddity... From the distant Cang Qiong, Song Cis lips curved up into a familiar arc, and he urged the Void Demon to move faster. Upon receiving his command, the Void Demon entered the Guardian Leaders chamber. Despite the grandiose name, the chambers amenities were extremely simple. Besides a standard single bed, there was only a set of tables and chairs. The strong silver-glowing object was quietly resting on the table. With the door no longer an obstacle, the Void Demon quickly stepped up to the table. Song Chi did not dare let it directly touch the bracelet-like object that emitted a dazzling silver light. A wisp of Space Law power emerged from the palm and soon touched the surface of the bracelet. Whirr! Whirr! Whirr! The subtle trembling sound resonated within the resting chamber. Seeing no other movements, Song Chi then allowed the Void Demon to pick up the bracelet-like thing. Because it was just a Brainwave Imprint, he couldnt immediately examine the specific information about the Strange Object, so he had the Void Demon secure it for now. Two minutes later, after a thorough search, the Void Demon held another object that resembled an identity card in its hand. Through the Tri-Eye Races script on the card, Song Chi learned its specific name. [Tri-Eye Guardian Commanders Rank] It seems to be an identity card indeed... After pondering for a moment, Song Chi still had the Void Demon take it along. Although it wasnt a Strange Object, it might indeed be useful later on. A Guardian Leader of the Tri-Eye Race, the title sounded quite significant. With nearly half of the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy traits duration gone, Song Chi did not let the Void Demon linger any longer. Soon, the Void Demon delivered the dazzling silver Strange Object to the fissure in the corridor, where it was handed over to a waiting Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race to be returned to the Ruins Market. The Void Demon did not return but went back into the corridor. Song Chi wanted to make use of its last fifteen minutes, to see if it could play some other role. For example, to explore other Precious Mineral Storage Rooms or the overall Mineral Storage Room, etc. As for the Basic Gene Ore Storage Rooms, even if they were opened, the subsequent unloading would take a very long time, so Song Chi excluded them directly. In front of the Precious Mineral Storage Room, the Void Demon pushed hard against the alloy door, but frustratingly, the Precious Mineral Storage Room seemed different from the previous Basic Gene Ore Storage Rooms; the door couldnt be opened through brute force. Unwilling to give up, Song Chi then had the Void Demon turn to the main Mineral Storage Room and similarly pushed against the alloy door with all its might. Still, the result was the same; the door didnt budge. Out of desperation and curiosity, Song Chi had the Void Demon use the Tri-Eye Guardian: Guardian Commanders Rank card. As the card gently brushed across the alloy door, like passing some special verification, the door that had been immovable began to tremble violently and then slowly opened. Chapter 436 - 234: Silver · Legend_3 Chapter 436: Chapter 234: Silver Legend_3 On the other hand, after a quick visit to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi tightly clenched the bracelet-like Starry Sea Oddity in the Cang Qiong. With the infusion of strands of Spectral Energy, he soon succeeded in obtaining the specific attributes of this Silver Miraculous Item. That included Marvel Attributes and warship component attributes. [Marvel: Guardian Commanders Soul Solidifying Bracelet] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring}] [Note: Exclusively issued to Guardian Commanders, this decoration has undergone continuous evolution for 120,000 years and has transformed into an extremely rare Silver Legendary Quality Marvel.] Among its Marvel Attributes, the only thing that Song Chi focused on were the words Silver Legend. Because of this, he finally knew the special title that a Silver Quality Starry Sea Oddity possessed. Orange Glory, Red Epic, Silver Legend... After the Marvel Attributes came the unique warship component attributes it could convert into. Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: All the following unique effects are doubled Feature 2: Extra +2 to the number of times Soul Solidification can be applied in a single instance (12) Feature 3: This component occupies a fixed slot count of 1 Feature 4: Extra +2 to the quality limit for Soul Solidification (12) Consumption: 5000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Applies a Soul Solidification effect to the designated 3 (1+2) components; in the next three days, whether they are unloaded or not, their Enhancement Level will not be reset, and it can be effective up to Gold (Red +2) Quality warship components. Charge: 30s; Buffer: 720 hours UpRank Requirement: 30 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 3000 Spectral Energy Points Having finished examining this Silver Legendary Quality component, Song Chi felt a brief pause in his originally expectant and joyful expression. This was an irrefutably special component to preserve the warship components Enhancement Level, not to say that its value wasnt high; on the contrary, such components were very rare and considered extremely scarce in the market. However, it was unfortunate that for him, about to compete in the ranking battles, it indeed couldnt provide an immediate increase to the Cang Qiongs combat power; that was a fact. With a sigh, Song Chi still made it a priority to install this component onto the Cang Qiong. After all, it was a Silver Quality component, and whats more, it was a Silver component that only occupied one slot. It is known that ordinary special Red Curios require three extra slots to install, and Silver Legendary Quality often demands even more. This fact alone highlighted its value; the extra slot space it freed up was extremely precious. Dont look at the Cang Qiong currently having plenty of empty slots; thats only because Song Chi had awakened for just under three years. Once time accumulated, the slots on a Torch Warship could never be enough. Without further ado, his attention quickly shifted to another perspective deep in his mind. In the main Mineral Storage Room, as the alloy door was verified and opened by the Guardian Commanders Rank, a Void Demon carefully stepped inside. It was indeed very different from the Basic Gene Ore Storage Room, not only in the number of cabinets, which was just a few, but also lacking those Alloy Mech guards. As the Void Demon walked to the few solitary cabinets, a striking silver light suddenly appeared before its eyes. Right in the center of the five cabinets, one of them was holding a Starry Sea Oddity radiating dazzling silver light. The moment Song Chi caught sight of this sliver of silver radiance, his entire attention was drawn to it. Undoubtedly, this was also a Silver Legendary Quality Starry Sea Oddity. PS: Making up for yesterdays missed chapter. PS2: What do you think about this Silver component? You dont think its useless too, do you? Chapter 437 - 235: The 2nd Silver Component [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] Chapter 437: Chapter 235: The 2nd Silver Component [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] If the part of the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring was a strange object that Song Chi had long anticipated, then this unknown silver-quality strange object was definitely a surprise of earth-shattering proportions. Originally, because of the functional nature of the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring part, Song Chi had been somewhat tormented with misgivings, sighing whether it was worth exchanging a Fourth-Rank Void Demon for an earlier chance to obtain it. Now, however, there was no need to worry about that anymore. Two silver legendary-quality strange objectsregardless of whether the second one could be transformed into a component of the ship, this expedition had definitely paid off. Two objects that could potentially be enhanced to Seventh Rank, with the value of each one unimaginable, let alone both. Under Song Chis full expectations, the Void Demon extended its arm towards the storage counter in front of it. Hmm? This counter also seemed to have special restrictions, as the Void Demon was unable to open it for a moment, causing Song Chi to instinctively tense up. Almost subconsciously, he had the Void Demon take out the Guardian Commanders Rank again. [Ding!] After a faint noise, the storage counter was finally opened. Phew! Seeing this, Song Chi let out a sigh of relief, a sense of fortune welling up in his heart. If it werent for the tiny gap left in the room of the Tri-Eye Guardian Leader, the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring and the Guardian Commanders Rank would not have been acquired by him; naturally, it would also have been impossible to open the gate of the main mineral storage room and obtain the second silver legendary strange object. All of this could certainly be said to be closely linked, with the half-open Guardian Leaders room being the starting cause of everything that followed. With no time to think further, the Void Demon had already picked up the pentagonal mineral radiating with a shiny silver light from the counter. Knowing that brainwaves could not remotely examine the specific properties, Song Chi did not hesitate. He instructed the Void Demon to carefully collect the unknown mineral into the storage capsule he carried with him. Then, turning around, he headed towards several other storage counters nearby. There were five counters in the main mineral storage room, but for some reasonpossibly taken by the Tri-Eye Race or maybe due to high collection requirementsapart from the counter where the silver strange object mineral was found, two of the remaining four were empty. As for the last two, the items they contained were all too familiar to Song Chi. The crystal-clear gemstone surrounded by the mysterious, dense power was none other than a Law Crystal, right? However, the Law Crystals stored in the two counters also differed. One was emanating an orange radiance with an aura of mystery and carried traces of sharpness, likely a low-level Metal Attribute Law Crystal. As for the second one, the surprise it brought to Song Chi was even greater. Not only did it radiate a brilliant red light, but the mysterious Law power it gathered was that familiar trace of void, which, if he wasnt mistaken, should be an intermediate Spatial Attribute Law Crystal. After removing both, one after the other, and placing them into two separate storage capsules, the Void Demon didnt linger and quickly rushed out of the cabin. With three strange objects of silver, red, and orange bound to it, and considering the importance, Song Chi did not dare let it stay any longer and found it safer to first return to the Ruins Market. As he passed by the rare mineral storage room cabin door, he intended to let the Void Demon try using the Guardian Commanders Rank in his hand without stopping, but after thinking about it, he decided not to linger and headed straight towards the crack at the end of the corridor. For safety, it was better to let the Void Demon deliver them to the waiting Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race outside, especially since under the current Fifth Rank physique of the Void Demon, it was only a matter of two steps away. Of course, the key was that the Enslavement Mark: Furious Traits duration still had nearly nine minutes remaining, which meant there was still time to explore this rare mineral storage room. A dozen seconds later, the Void Demon reached the edge of the ships breach, carefully tossing the three storage capsules to the Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race. Once the Humanoid Alien Race activated the Ruins Market Walking Rank in hand and successfully teleported into the Ruins Market, the Void Demon then turned around and went back to the rare mineral storage room. With one silver, one red, and one orange Starry Sea Oddity found within a single main mineral storage room, Song Chi still had great expectations for this rare mineral storage room. Even if it couldnt compare to the main mineral storage room, it still wouldnt be too much inferior. Taking advantage of the last few remaining minutes, the Void Demon quickly returned to the front of the rare mineral storage room with Song Chis brainwave imprint. [Beep!] The Guardian Commanders Rank lightly swiped, and the alloy cabin door in front snapped open with a click. Like the main mineral storage room, it easily passed verification. The next second, before he had even stepped fully into the door of the rare mineral storage room, Song Chi sensed something amiss through his brainwaves. He turned his gaze towards the corner of the cabin. The familiar red light flickered, and Song Chis heart skipped a beat. Hiss Behind him, the sound of the alloy cabin door closing rang out. Without time to think further, before the door fully shut, the Guardian Commanders Rank in his hand was forcefully thrown by the Void Demon towards the side of Mineral Storage Room 5. The Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, waiting in front of Mineral Storage Room 3, quickly became dull-eyed. The movement they were making to pick up the Guardian Commanders Rank also came to an abrupt halt. The closed door cut off the brainwave imprints connection with them, and without instructions from their master Song Chi, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines naturally lost the ability to act on their own. Tens of thousands of kilometers away from the colossal Tri-Eye Race flagship, the Cangqiong was slowly approaching a giant ancient corpse. Chapter 438 - 235: The 2nd Silver Component [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield]_2 Chapter 438: Chapter 235: The 2nd Silver Component [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield]_2 In the battleships main control room, Song Chis eyes narrowed slightly, with the majority of his attention converging on the Void Demon, or rather the rare mineral storage room. This storage room combined the features of both the basic ore storage room and the main ore storage room, with a door mechanism like the latters, yet inside it resembled the basic ore storage room, unexpectedly guarded by an alloy mecha. Moreover, it wasnt just an ordinary alloy mecha guard but an advanced version with fifth-rank combat power. Unprepared, the Void Demon upon entering was immediately entangled by this fifth-rank mecha guardian. Knowing that the Void Demons combat power was severely limited, it was nearly impossible to defeat it in the remaining few minutes. Thus, the command Song Chi issued was not to directly confront this fifth-rank advanced mecha guardian, but to have the Void Demon try to delay as much as possible, depleting its remaining energy while also taking a complete look around the rare mineral storage room. Minutes later, as the life force of the fifth-rank exuded by the Void Demon began to fade, the alloy mecha guardian quickly delivered the final blow. And Song Chi, having almost completed the inspection of the entire storage room, did not continue to maintain the brainwave imprint. Back within the Cang Qiong, Song Chi, who had fully retracted his spiritual focus, had shifting lights in his eyes, with waves of anticipation surging in his heart. The rare mineral storage room truly lived up to its name of being rare. In just these few minutes, through the Void Demons line of sight, he had seen Law Stones, Space Lock Stones, Titanium Crystals, and many other valuable mining resources, and there was no small amount of each. It wasnt like in the main ore storage room, where a single stone would occupy an entire pedestal by itself. After a brief excitement, Song Chi quickly refocused. Clearly, the resources in this rare storage room were not something he could obtain in the short term. To enable the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to progress to the door of the room, and to deplete the energy of the advanced alloy mecha guardian step by step, it was necessary to enhance the component of the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree to fifth-rank first. Understanding this, he did not dwell further on the matter. Whats most important now was to get his hands on the two 10,000-meter alien ancient corpses and to retrieve the Guardian Commanders Rank from the Tri-Eyed Sentry; this object was the key to unlocking the rare mineral storage room later on. Of course, the most, most, most important thing was to check the specific attributes of the three Starry Sea Oddities that had been sent to the Ruins Market. The previous Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component, because it was a functional part with special features, didnt greatly enhance the combat power of the Cang Qiong. Hence, Song Chi had great expectations for this second legendary strange object. His spirit merged into the Ancestral Aperture between his eyebrows, and upon triggering the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank, Song Chis figure disappeared from the Cang Qiong. A few seconds later, he reappeared, but now he held three items emitting different glows. [Strange Object: Metal Attribute Law Crystal] [Quality: Orange] [Effect: Contains a trace of the Metal Law; carrying it can enhance the speed of comprehending the Metal Law, and when activated, it can serve as a one-time medium for Metal Law enhancement.] ... [Strange Object: Intermediate Spatial Attribute Law Crystal] [Quality: Red] [Effect: Contains a trace of the essence of Spatial Law; carrying it can greatly increase the speed of comprehending Spatial Law, and when activated, it can serve as a one-time medium for Spatial Law enhancement.] ... The two strange objects, orange and red, were exactly as Song Chi had guessed, both being Law Crystals. There is no doubt about the value of the two; Law Crystals are the rarest and most expensive among peers of the same class. Especially the red-quality Intermediate Spatial Attribute Law Crystal, for Starry Sea creatures of the fourth rank that pursue the Spatial Law, it is definitely a treasure comparable to a Silver Legendary Oddity. But unfortunately, regardless of their value, Song Chi couldnt use them for the time being and had to take both into the Ancestral Aperture. As the two Law Crystals were absorbed into his forehead, at this moment, there were already three Law Crystals in the Ancestral Aperture Chaos Space of Song Chi. One of each in Fire, Metal, and Space attributes. Should outsiders learn of this, even fourth or fifth-rank Torch Ship Captains would be astounded. Law Crystals, these special Starry Sea Oddities, are extremely rare, and a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain holding three of them is even rarer. Moving his attention away from the few Law Crystals, Song Chis gaze fell upon the regular pentagonal jade stone. After a lengthy observation, an attributes panel popped up before his eyes. [Strange Object: Five Elements Stone] ` [Quality: Silver] [Rank: Zero Rank] [Evolution Available: 1 {Five Elements Glazed Tile Disk}, 2 {Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield}] [Note: One of the inherited immortal treasures from the Five Elements Dao Palace of the ancient Immortal Domain civilization, which later fell into the hands of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Chicang. It is a rare and legendary strange object.] Five Elements Stone! Seeing these three words for the first time, Song Chis heart completely firmed, and he didnt quite know how to describe it. Nevertheless, his intuition told him that this strange object would not be mediocre. After pondering for a moment, he finally concluded that it was related to the novels from his previous life. In those immortal cultivation novels he remembered from his previous life, anything associated with words like Five Elements, Four Symbols, Eight Trigrams were all incredibly formidable existences. Operating on that belief, he shifted his gaze downward again, and with a flicker of light in his hand, the original clear jade suddenly transformed into a glazed color array plate. It was one of the two convertible forms of this strange object, the [Five Elements Glazed Tile Disk]. This [Five Elements Glazed Tile Disk] was not part of the ship-mounted components, but more like the form of an immortal treasure from the ancient Immortal Domain civilization. Perhaps for that reason, the spectral energy he was continuously injecting into it didnt elicit any response. Indeed, it seems that it requires the unique mana of cultivators... Shaking his head gently, Song Chis thoughts shifted, and the form of the glazed tile disk changed into a component suitable for the Torch Warship. Also one of the items in the convertible column, the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield]. The moment this component completed its transformation, its ship-mounted component attribute panel also appeared. Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Five Elements Cycle: Mutual Generation and Conquest Feature 2: Additional 110% increase in Shield Value Feature 3: Additional 100% increase in Defense Value Feature 4: True Defense Consumption: 30/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defense: 46 Shield Value: 966/966 Charge: 30s; Post-overload Buffer: 1 hour UpRank Requirement: 30 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 3000 Energy Points, 10kg of each Five Elements Ore {Five Elements Cycle: Mutual Generation and Conquest: Possessing the power of the Five Elements, the Energy Shield automatically weakens the might of external Five Elements attribute energy attacks by 10%} {True Defense: The Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield has a True Defense feature, unaffected by common Armor Break, Shield Break, and Piercing attributes, and significantly reduces the effect of attacks with True Armor Piercing, True Shield Breaker, True Piercing, and similar properties.} Looking at this brand-new Silver Legend component attribute panel in front of him, the smile in Song Chis eyes could not be concealed. Compared to the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] of the same quality, this component was entirely on the other end of the spectrum; its enhancement to the current combat power of Cang Qiong was definitely the greatest among all the components of the same quality. Because it can be combined with the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component for a synergy effect, achieving a result where 1+1>2. If it is also enhanced to Fourth Rank, combined with [Neutron Star Core Armor], Song Chi doesnt even dare imagine the level of defensive capability Cang Qiong would reach. Not to mention too much, but even facing a Level 5 Life head-on, it might be able to withstand a few hits. To be noted, this is about withstanding hits head-on, not the previous situation where they were separated by a great distance in that void dark space. Theres a fundamental difference between the two. If it had been a head-on encounter before, the Dark Matter Energy Shield would probably have completely overloaded in one hit, rather than just a 76% reduction in shield value. Chapter 439 - 236: Peak of the Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood Chapter 439: Chapter 236: Peak of the Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood After calming his mind, Song Chi took back the component into his Ancestral Torch. He indeed wanted to equip it directly, but even if he could dismantle the Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator without any damage using the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring feature, he didnt have enough resources to enhance the new silver shield to the Fourth Rank in the short term. He would have to resolve all the matters here first. As for the issue of replacing the two energy shield components, that would have to wait until he returned to his family for further consideration. Whoo whoo whoo! The urgent howling sound pulled Song Chis thoughts back to reality. After confirming the surroundings, he knitted his brows tightly and ultimately could only signal to a row of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines in front of the warship to retreat, while the Cang Qiong also retreated toward the rear. Not far to the side, a small-scale Void Gangwind burst out from a void crack that was tens of meters in diameter. The path of the Gangwind happened to be perpendicular to their route of advance, with a small overlap between them. The diameter of this Void Gangwind wasnt large, far less than the length of the Cang Qiong, with limited might. With the Void resistance granted by the Space Lock feature, the Void Membrane, and the Void Escape Orb, neither the Cang Qiong nor the group of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were afraid. The reason they avoided it from afar was not because of the Void Gangwind itself but for fear it might trigger hidden Traces of Law as it swept through. Suspected Traces of Law left behind by many Fifth Rank Stellar Sea Creatures, their power was not to be underestimated, and even the Cang Qiong did not dare to resist it head-on. With the Neutron Star Core Armor, the hull might not be torn apart directly, leading to a sinking scenario, but this was based on the premise of a single burst. If a double, or even triple Traces of Law were encountered, the Cang Qiong also faced a great risk of sinking. After this unexpected encounter, there were no further incidents. Once the Void Gangwind had howled by, Song Chi repeated his previous actions, and dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines advanced as scouts, with the Cang Qiong slowly following behind them. Approximately a few hours later, having encountered no further mishaps, the Cang Qiong successfully reached the effective range of the Proportional Scaling Instrument component. A wisp of Ghost Light shot out from the Cang Qiong and quickly entered the vast ancient corpse ahead. Just then, the volume of the ancient corpse rapidly shrank. What was originally over 9,000 meters in volume reduced to just under 80 meters in the blink of an eye. Subsequently, under the pull of the traction beam, the shrunk ancient corpse, reduced by a factor of 120, was slowly drawn towards the Cang Qiong. Its still not quite right. Eighty meters is still too big. The 120-meter Cang Qiong might not be able to fit it... With a headache, Song Chi had no choice but to take out the remaining not much Third Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystal in his hand. After several enhancements, the Proportional Scaling Instrument component was enhanced to lv39. With a nine level increase, its scaling factor increased from 120 times to 165 times. Thus, the barely over fifty meters long ancient corpse could finally be squeezed into the Cang Qiong. There was no need to go back to the Ruins Market. After dragging it into the warship, Song Chi directly sent the ancient corpse into the Cultivation Secret Realm and then headed for the second ancient corpse, which had a preliminary safe route established. Just as before, dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines led the way, with the Cang Qiong following behind. Keeping four strands of spiritual awareness on the warship for vigilance, Song Chi extended the other two into the Cultivation Secret Realm. In one corner of the secret realm, where the fifty-meter-long Alien Race ancient corpse was located, the two strands of spiritual awareness converged here. Frankly speaking, Song Chi didnt care about the origins of this ancient corpse. Even though a creature that would dare to target a member of the Overlord-Level Civilizations Royal Family could not possibly be ordinary, Song Chi still had no interest. After all, it was a grudge from over a hundred thousand years ago. At present, all he cared about was the rank of the flesh and blood within the ancient corpse. Utilizing control over the Cultivation Secret Realm beneath him, Song Chi carefully explored for a while, and the conclusion he reached was not entirely satisfactory. Judging by the strength of this body, it was undoubtedly a Fifth Rank lifeform before its death. However, from the Life Pressure its currently emitting and the flesh exposed in several places on its body, it should now be of the Fourth Rank level... This result, to be honest, was not satisfying. Compared to the value of Fifth Rank lifeform flesh, the worth of Fourth Rank flesh was naturally much less. However, one thing that could be certain was that even after so many years of having their energy sapped by the occasionally ravaging Void Gangwind, the Fourth Rank Primordial Blood that could be refined from this corpse would not be ordinary Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood. Its effect on the promotion of the Torch Warship would likely be stronger than many other Fourth Rank Primordial Bloods. What would be the increase in the success rate of the Cruisers promotion to a Zhulu Warship? 12% or higher? Its a pity that the Furious Lion has already merged with a drop of Fourth Rank Primordial Blood... Song Chi had some guesses in his heart but was not sure. After all, he was just a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain. Even if he had been recognized by his clan elders and listed as a candidate in the familial hierarchy, his personal authority within the clan had recently increased. However, he was still only an alternate and had joined the list not so long ago, so his understanding of critical information above the Fourth Rank was still very limited. What he could be sure of was the effect of the Primordial Blood refined from the nearly ten-thousand-meter ancient corpse would be assuredly stronger than that of the Fourth Rank Golden Armored Giant Beast, as impressive as the Starry Sky Behemoths bloodline might be, its unlikely it reached the stage of transcending ranks. Chapter 440 - 236: Peak of the Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood_2 Chapter 440: Chapter 236: Peak of the Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood_2 ` With his spirit returning to focus, Song Chi no longer dwelled on these matters. There was some disappointment, but it was not enough to truly affect him. After all, this starry sky contained over a dozen ancient corpses. Even if he could only refine Fourth Rank Primordial Blood from them, this would still represent an enormously vast wealth. All of Song Chis attention converged on the second ancient corpse that measured ten thousand meters. Although there was still quite some time before the 24-hour return mark, he still had to make another trip to visit Soul Master and Soul Second, and some arrangements needed to be made. Therefore, it was imperative to secure this second ancient corpse as quickly as possible, to avoid a shortage of time later. Compared to the first, the process of retrieving this second ancient corpse encountered fewer accidents. In less than two hours, the second ten-thousand-meter ancient corpse was successfully transported into the Cultivation Secret Realm. Afterward, Song Chi did not linger and warped to the mining area where Soul Master and Soul Second were located. Exploring the supergiant ancient flagship was indeed a top priority, but there was not enough time currently. And Song Chi was also aware that the Pseudo Fourth Rank Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figurines were not sufficient for a deep exploration of the heavily restricted remains of this flagship. Rooms like the initial Cultivation Secret Realm chamber were rare. Most were like the precious Mineral Storage Room and the main Mineral Storage Room. To deeply explore these, a Fifth Rank or even Sixth Rank creature was required; otherwise, one could only investigate rooms like the Basic Gene Ore Storage Room, which were of lesser value. For this reason, Song Chi was not too troubled. To reach Fifth Rank, the [Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree] certainly needed an Orange Fire Seed and a Third Rank Ship Body, but there was still more than four years left. During this time, he had ample confidence that he could promote the Cangqiong to a Cruiser. As for the problem of obtaining an Orange Fire Seed, although Orange Top-Quality Fire Source UpRanks were rare, if he really wanted one, the problem was not that significant. For instance, if he managed to secure all those ancient corpses and submitted them to his family, then asking the family to provide an Orange Top-Quality Fire Source UpRank was not impossible. In addition, whether it was [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] or the newly acquired [Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring], if he offered one of them, the family would definitely not be stingy with an Orange Top-Quality Fire Source UpRank. Both of these components could serve as Strategic Components for medium to large forces. Of course, Song Chi had some personal interest in the component from [Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm]. He was more inclined to keep this component for himself. Not to mention anything else, he simply couldnt bear to part with the [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. The value of the Silver Apple need not be overly articulated, as anyone would covet it. Once handed over to the family, whether he, a junior, would still get his share of the Silver Apples each harvest was uncertain. Even if he could get some, the time might be far off. Naturally, Song Chi was not too keen on waiting that long. The [Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring] component, a Silver Legend Component, however, could be submitted to the family. This component would not be frequently used, only for replacing parts or to prevent the failure of a warships promotion. Even if it was given to the family, he could request to borrow it in advance if needed in the future. But before that, he still had to conduct specific tests on this components energy supply to see whether it was only effective on the warship it was installed on or if it could be used on all warships. If it only worked on its own, its value would naturally be relatively lower. As a result, it could not be enhanced to too high a level, and the number of components it could solidify at once would also be limited since it needed to be frequently removed. However, if it could be used on other warships, its value would be unimaginable. Just imagine if the family could enhance it to Fifth Rank, or even Sixth Rank. It could solidify more than ten components at once, greatly elevating efficiency and the familys reliance on it. In the asteroid belt, Soul Masters mining point, the Cangqiong had just warped to this location. Song Chi immediately summoned Soul Master and Zhao Lei as well as the Third Rank Chimera enslaved by Soul Master. After turning all three into worshipers of the Cold Moon Snow Python, Song Chi turned his gaze to Zhao Lei. His visit this time was not solely for the [Totem Spirit Column] affair; the critical issue was the allocation of the enslavement mark on Zhao Lei. The [Enslavement Medal] was extremely useful, no doubt about it. But the allocation quota was all too limited. Each Great Rank increased by just one enslavement mark. With Fourth Rank, there were only six slots, which were truly not enough. ` Two members of the Soul Spirit Clan, a half-step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race, and the Cold Moon Snow Pythonthat takes up four spots. Plus, eventually, one must be allocated for that Fourth Rank Void Demon, so that leaves only one remaining. If that slot is still given to Zhao Lei, then there will be an issue with who will carry the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Trait in the future. Although one could continue as before, sealing the enslaved creatures in the Ruins Market Secret Realm and temporarily enslave a common Third Rank creature, this is ultimately not very secure. In a real emergency, by the time he manages to replace them, it might already be too late. Considering this, Song Chi stopped hesitating, waved his hand and retracted the enslavement mark from Zhao Lei. Before Zhao Lei could even react, the Soul Master, who had already received his signal, promptly cast a new Soul Seal. In the blink of an eye, Zhao Leis master changed from Song Chi to the Soul Master, although indirectly still under Song Chis control. As for the Soul Master, with his current strength of Soul Power, even without the original rules of the Soul Spirit Floating Land to bolster him, he could no longer enslave two fellow Third Rank creatures on his own. But since Zhao Lei was only at the Second Rank of Foundation Establishment, and even if another Third Rank Chimera was added, it wouldnt have much impact on him. Seeing this, Song Chi nodded lightly, thus freeing up a mark. Whether it was used to enslave the Thorned Flying Dragon or Tuogu Hong in the future, it was now possible. In the following hours, Song Chi made another trip to Soul Twos place and also included him and the Third Rank Blackwater Xuan Snake in the worshipped creatures of the Cold Moon Snow Python. With over ten Third Rank Level worshippers, plus the hundreds of Second Rank Humanoid Alien Races in the Cultivation Secret Realm, the Totem Spirit Column could accumulate a four-digit Faith Value each day. As long as he didnt deplete all the faith at once, the Orange Component could always be activated, which meant it was officially on the right track. ... Green Moon Manor, personal courtyard. Several days had passed since his return from the asteroid belt, and as the journey to the Blood Bodhi Continent drew closer, Song Chi grew increasingly anxious. He hadnt yet used the Silver [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component he held in his hand. He was waiting for his grandfather to return. The Furious Lion didnt have an Orange Energy Shield, so the first choice for the retrieved [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] was naturally the Furious Lion. The [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] had been enhanced to lv20, but currently, its duration was only 10 days, so it was safer to wait for his grandfather to return before using it. Enough, Ill wait another two days. If not, Ill just have to remove it first... Just as he was pondering in his heart, preparing to carry out todays Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Visualization task, Song Chi noticed intense spatial fluctuations above in the sky. Looking up, he quickly felt pleased. As expected, Grandfather would surely drop by before heading to the Blood Bodhi Floating Land... Unable to continue with the Visualization, Song Chi hurriedly left the courtyard and headed towards the rapidly descending Furious Lion. Soon, grandfather and grandson entered the underground chamber of Green Moon Island one after another. With time being of the essence, Song Chi did not beat around the bush but got straight to the point, explaining the situation to his grandfather in the most concise way. Unsurprisingly, after hearing Song Chis words, Song Mingsongs eyes widened dramatically. PS: I really wanted to wait until the second chapter was finished before posting, but you all are in such a hurry, so heres one chapter for now. PS2: Dont worry about all that other stuff. This book wont enter the palace again. Just relax! comment2 comment Vote2 left Chapter 441 Chapter 237: The Heaven-Defying Silver Legend Component Chapter 441 Chapter 237: The Heaven-Defying Silver Legend Component Song Chi had said a great deal, but the only words echoing in Song Mingsong''s mind were two. Silver! "Silver, Little Chi, you..." Almost subconsciously, Song Mingsong was about to ask further. But the old man''s reaction wasn''t slow; he instantly turned around and then forcefully stopped the following words. He just stared at his grandson with a strange look in his eyes, a different color emerging from their depths. Although he knew Song Chi had no small encounters, he had never considered the possibility of Silver Legend Components, not even Red Epics. Before this, he had always thought that at most, Song Chi''s flagship might have many Purple Components and perhaps two or three Orange Components. Suddenly being presented with a Silver Legendary Oddity, to be honest, it didn''t feel much like a surprise, but rather had a sense of shock. Silver Legend Components, components of such a level, even Fifth Rank Torch Ship Captains at the level of Lords of the Starfield were very unlikely to have them on their flagships. If they did, their flagships would undoubtedly be counted among the very top of battleships. What strength did Song Chi have? "Goodness, my grandson''s encounters are probably the kind that are rare even in ten thousand years..." After a brief moment of emotion, Song Mingsong coughed lightly a few times and turned his attention back to the main topic. "Little Chi, according to what you just said, this ''Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring'' component must be handed over to the family..." As he spoke, Song Mingsong scanned his grandson''s expression and saw that Song Chi was unfazed, making his heartbeat suddenly speed up. Just with one look, he could speculate that his grandson''s warship most likely had other components of extremely high quality, probably not as high as the ''Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring'', but most likely Red; otherwise, he wouldn''t be so composed. Putting his thoughts aside, Song Mingsong continued: "I mean no offense, grandfather just wants to say that this component can only play its greatest role within the family, and the family side will certainly not treat you unfairly. At the very least, you will be given a component of the same quality, which is suitable for you, to bring back..." Hearing this, Song Chi took the initiative to ask. "Does the family have many Silver Components?" With nearly three thousand years of the Song family''s legacy, Song Chi was not surprised that the family had Silver Legend Components. However, he still had his doubts that they could easily compensate him with an appropriate Silver Component. He controlled Zhu Tian Ruins Market and had never even seen the shadow of a Silver Miraculous Item on his journey, and it was only in the wreckage of a warship belonging to a member of the Royal Family from an Overlord-Level Civilization that he first saw and acquired such an item. This alone highlighted the rarity of Silver Legendary Oddities. In response to his inquiry, Song Mingsong glanced sideways. "The family has been inherited for nearly three thousand years, and it is not only you who have had encounters... Do you know how our Song family rose? Where did the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale in the family''s ''Mythical Mecha Contemplation Diagram'' come from?" Hearing these words, Song Chi''s interest was immediately hooked, but just as he eagerly awaited the continuation, out of nowhere, Song Mingsong''s words took an unexpected turn. "Never mind, you will know about this matter once you become part of the family hierarchy, or after you step into the Third Rank. Let''s not talk about it anymore. Besides, your concerns are understood by grandfather, but there is no need to worry about this." "Over the past two thousand years, there have been clansmen who handed over Red or Silver Quality Strange Objects or Components. The family''s higher-ups will never interrogate too much about this and have never engaged in any strong-arming actions. With our Song family''s ancestor still around, even those with ill intentions wouldn''t dare to make such a move so publicly." Hearing this, Song Chi nodded thoughtfully, about to speak, when his grandfather spoke first again: "Of course, that being said, we still need to take precautions. Let''s not rush the matter of handing it over just yet. Let''s see how the Furious Lion performs afterward. If it successfully advances to the Fourth Rank, then grandfather will also be considered to have stepped into the family''s upper echelons. We can hand it over then, and it won''t be too late." Song Chi nodded, understanding his grandfather''s intention. Once the Furious Lion advanced to the Fourth Rank, given his grandfather''s age of just over two hundred years, advancing to a genuine Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain with the Guidance Technique was merely a matter of time, and joining the Council of Elders was inevitable. As such, if any issues truly arose when Song Chi handed over the Silver Legend Component, he would have enough authority to object, and at worst, he could still make his case to the Clan Elder, which would be much safer. After discussing this matter, the two of them went on to push open another stone door. The stone door didn''t lead to the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm; it was the third underground chamber newly opened within the pulse in the past two years. This chamber was much larger than the other two, with enough space to summon two cruisers simultaneously without a problem, a room specially designed for concealing and summoning warships. A light flickered on Song Mingsong''s forehead as the Furious Lion Cruiser was summoned forth. "Come on, let''s try if the ''Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring'' can be used on external ships." Song Chi nodded in acknowledgement and also summoned the Cang Qiong. He then boarded the warship and quickly activated the ''Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring'' component. Not only Song Chi, but at this moment, Song Mingsong aboard the Furious Lion was even more nervous than Song Chi. Whether it could be used on other ships was of utmost importance as it would affect the compensation Song Chi would receive after handing this component over to the family. If it turned out unusable on other ships, it would be at most a special Silver Component, requiring repeated dismantling and at most an Enhancement to the Third Rank, with the ''Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring'' solidifying a maximum of six components at one time, still not deserving of the word ''Tribal''. Chapter 442 - 237: The Heaven-Defying Silver Legend Component_2 Chapter 442: Chapter 237: The Heaven-Defying Silver Legend Component_2 If it could be used on external ships, the clan would surely enhance it to Sixth Rank or even higher. In that case, the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring], which could solidify more than ten components in one go and possibly achieve a double solidification, would become incomparably more valuable. Once handed over to the clan, not only would it fetch a Silver component of the same Quality, but it might also come with an additional Orange Top-quality Fire Source UpRank. Thinking of this, Song Mingsong subconsciously held his breath. As the grandson and grandfather watched intently, the five rays of light emitted from the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] component split in two. One of them remained inside Cang Qiong, eventually landing on the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] fitted in the Energy Shield slot. The other four dashed out of Cang Qiong and entered the Furious Lion alongside, guided by Song Chis will to respectively land on the Furious Lions Energy Shield, Shipborne Main Cannon, Engine, and patrol radar. Success, it can be used on external ships, hahaha... Grandfather Song Mingsongs hearty laughter came from the Furious Lion, and Song Chi in Cang Qiong also showed a smile. Now, the value of the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] had reached the highest point discussed in their previous exchanges. When he returned, Song Chi quickly unloaded the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] component. Aboard the Furious Lion, Song Mingsong also removed a Purple Energy Shield component that had been similarly enhanced to Fourth-Rank. As for the main cannon, engine, and radar, those were just three random components selected by Song Chi. Though they were solidified too, Song Mingsong didnt bother tinkering with them, as there were no replacements. Once Song Chi delivered the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] component, Song Mingsong hurriedly fitted the decent Quality shield, whose Enhancement Level was still holding at lv40. As for the Fourth-Rank Purple Energy Shield in his hands, he had already contacted a clan member willing to take it over beforehand. The person was already on the way to Green Moon Manor. As for the price of the handover, after discussions between Song Chi and Song Mingsong, they decided to waive all Zero Rank, First Rank, and Second Rank Floating Land Origins. As for the Titanium Crystal, Third Rank, and Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origins, including the Law Stones used to enhance the Purple Shield component, none could be spared. In Cang Qiong, Song Chi was also waiting for the persons arrival. Now, he was utterly broke, having just fitted a newly enhanced lv20 [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component. There was no helping it. His supply of Titanium Crystal, Third Rank Floating Land Origin, and Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin was all insufficient, making it impossible to enhance further. Soon, the grandfather received a message. After going out and returning, his hands held additional resources: a strand of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, a Law Stone, hundreds of strata of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, and 330 Titanium Crystals. With these resources, Song Chi directly enhanced the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] to lv32. Then, he ran out of Titanium Crystals. It couldnt be helped. Previously, to enhance the [Proportional Scaling Instrument], he had nearly depleted the already scarce Titanium Crystals in his possession. Now, this Silver Energy Shield, which consumed a hefty four Titanium Crystals for just one level increase from lv20 to lv21, was a major consumer of Titanium Crystals. Hearing Song Chis situation, Song Mingsong didnt think twice. Go and withdraw some from your grandmother; shes been busy with the Guidance Technique for nearly a year and hasnt used much of her share of Titanium Crystals. Song Chi hesitated for a moment, then slapped his forehead resignedly and said: Grandfather, Im also lacking in Third-Rank and Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origins. Song Mingsongs expression remained unchanged. Thats easy to handle. Your granduncle and I have visited so many Third Level civilizations in the Star Domain, and although we didnt get any Fourth-Rank Floating Land Ones, we did get quite a few Third-Rank ones... Saying this, the old man tossed a large cluster of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin to Song Chi. Song Chi counted them, and his heart skipped a beatthere were a thousand strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin. Before he could think further, Song Mingsong passed over another small cluster of light. Here are five strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. Your grandmother obtained them by suppressing the Origin Eruption Eye over the past year. Take them first for your use... Song Chi wanted to say something else, but he saw Song Mingsongs eyes widen sternly. Take it when I give it to you. With your Fourth-Rank Orange Shield, the Furious Lion can later head to the Fourth-Rank civilization Star Domain or the Fourth-Rank Floating Land that the clan is currently exploring. Your chances of success might increase significantly in about two months, Dont worry about the rest. Focus on preparing for the upcoming Sequence contest. If you really get selected for the Familys Seventh Sequence, our entire branch will benefit, and personally, once you become a Family Sequence, you will reap immense benefits for the next hundred years. At this point in the conversation, Song Chi naturally wouldnt say much more. He made a visit to the courtyard where his uncle and aunt lived, withdrew several hundred titanium crystals from his grandmother, and then returned to the underground battleship summoning room to continue enhancement. Soon, after spending several hundred threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, four threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, one Law Stone, and 618 titanium crystals, he successfully enhanced the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield component to lv40. Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield lv40 Quality: Silver Feature: Five Elements Cycle: Mutual Generation and Conquest Feature 2: Shield Value additionally increased by 190% Feature 3: Defense Value additionally increased by 180% ... Defense: 9,660,000 Shield Value: 420 million/420 million Charge: 10s, Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes UpRank Requirement: 6 threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, 160,000 energy points, 10 tons of Five Elements ore each {Five Elements Cycle: Mutual Generation and Conquest: Bearing the power of the Five Elements, when the energy shield is attacked by external Five Elements attribute energy, its might will automatically diminish by 50%} With this component officially enhanced to lv40, Song Chi looked over its specific attribute changes with delight at the surge in attributes, while he carefully calculated the effect when combined with the Neutron Star Core Pulse. He soon received the specifics of the rebound effect, which impressively reached 840,420 points per second, and to know that for a Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator of the same level, this number is only 262,200 pointsmore than three times higher. Thus, with the addition of this silver energy shields True Defense feature, the Cangqiong can now truly be said to have donned a thick turtle shell. The nickname turtle shell might not sound very appealing, but for Song Chi, his heart was filled with nothing but joy, because it meant that the safety of his future explorations in the unknown Starry Sea would be taken to the next levelan achievement he had always pursued. However, as this silver energy shield was enhanced to lv40, its energy consumption was much higher than the previous orange Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator, which also meant that the orange Light Energy Aggregation Engine currently installed on the Cangqiong was once again not quite good enough. Regarding this, Song Chi had already made a decision in his heart. First, he discussed his plan to transplant all eleven rare plant species from the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm into his own secret realm with his grandfather. In order not to disturb his grandfather too much, Song Chi did not specifically mention the quality of the components from Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm; he simply explained that the secret realm bound to his warship had the feature of accelerating plant growth and increasing the success rate of transplantation. To this, Song Mingsong didnt think too much and directly agreed. Fine, after we speed things up here in the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm, you take all the God Tempering Fruit Trees and the Dragon Blood Fruit Trees and transplant them. Also, take the portion of Immortal Domain Spirit Soil that belongs to your grandfather with youthe effect will be even more astonishing when combined with the features of your secret realm. Having already thought of this, Song Chi naturally wouldnt refuse. After nodding repeatedly, he piloted the Cangqiong straight into the skyor to be precise, he once again headed to the Family Merit Hall. The Light Energy Aggregation Engine component was now hardly sufficient, and Song Chis method of dealing with this was simple: continue to enhance its Enhancement Level. As for getting a new Red Quality engine? No, Song Chi had no such intention. Its not that there was no need to replace the engine with a Red Quality Shipborne Engine, what Song Chi meant was there was no need to replace the Light Energy Aggregation Engine. PS: Chapter three might come after 12 oclock. Chapter 443 - 238: Yaohan Kingdom - Star-Annihilating Starship Chapter 443: Chapter 238: Yaohan Kingdom C Star-Annihilating Starship With the increase in high-quality components on board the Cangqiong, the orange-quality engines indeed became somewhat inadequate. But a direct replacement was not necessary. Red-quality shipborne engines were not readily available, and at least Song Chi had not seen one in the Family Merit Hall so far. Perhaps the Merit Hall had some on the 60th floor or above, but that would start at a minimum of 500 Golden Merits, and Song Chi felt it might even be more. In the Family Merit Hall, the price difference between orange and purple components was about tenfold; there was no reason that the difference between orange and red components was only fivefold. As for the red-quality [Multi-eyed Tribes Origin Eyeball] on the 60th floor, Song Chi speculated that its original owner from the Multi-eyed Tribe might have just barely stepped into the Sixth Rank before its Origin Eyeball was removed, placing it among the lowest tier of red oddities. The reason for this speculation was that Song Chi had a certain understanding of the Multi-eyed Tribe. These creatures had some similarities with the Tri-Eye Race, as they both used their eyes as a dwelling for all divine skills, almost all abilities relied on this Origin Eyeball. Therefore, the eyeballs of such creatures were highly prone to evolving into Starry Sea oddities. Song Chi had even seen a purple-quality [Multi-eyed Tribes Origin Eyeball] in the hands of a Mechanical Race who had offered the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] component. Unfortunately, the Multi-eyed Tribe was far from the Tri-Eye Race in that they had no formidable Starry Sea godlike beings that could transform all tribal Origin Eyeballs into bloodline sacred objects, making it extremely difficult for other Starry Sea alien races to use them. It was this difference that led to the entirely different fates of the two groups. One became an Overlord-Level Civilization in the Shattered Starry Sea, with territories sprawling across three galaxy clusters, flourishing and unchallenged. The other was reduced to the most popular captive breed group among the many Starry Sea tribes, destined to continuously breed Starry Sea oddities, subject to arbitrary slaughter with no dignity whatsoever. Shaking his head, Song Chi pulled his increasingly drifting thoughts back. He certainly couldnt amass hundreds or thousands of Golden Merits in a short time, but lets not forget that he still had the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] in his possession. The hundred-meter-diameter silver apple would later be perfect for use on this [Light Energy Aggregation Engine], allowing it to advance from orange to red. So, Song Chis current task was to exchange for some Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and Law Stones, to try to elevate the level of this orange engine further. On the 49th floor of the Merit Tower, Song Chi took out one of the two unidentified ancient corpses he had, and directly handed it over to a clan member on duty today. Seeing the clearly extraordinary corpse, the clan members eyelids twitched; he was not a novice and identified the unique nature of the ancient corpse immediately. He stood up and apologized, Sorry, I am not in a position to appraise this corpse. I have reported it to one of the Deputy Hall Masters at the entrance; please wait a moment. Upon hearing this, Song Chi nodded slightly but was somewhat anxious and sighed internally. Over the past few days since his return, he promptly posted the information about the ancient corpses on the family forum. However, perhaps because they had not yet been refined for Primordial Blood, not many clan members were willing to trade Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and Law Stones for them, and the few offers he did receive were not high. With some confusion, Song Chi had no choice but to try his luck at the Merit Tower. Soon, a portly middle-aged man found Song Chi. This person was named Song Yue, one of the Deputy Hall Masters of the Merit Hall and also a Third-Rank Torch Ship Captain. Despite his unremarkable appearance, his insight was unique; he almost immediately saw the basic details of the two ancient corpses. They have been dead for at least eighty thousand years; a lot of the bloodline essence has dispersed from their bodies. However, the Primordial Blood that can be refined from them should be much more than average Fourth-Rank Primordial Blood. Its just a pity... He sighed deeply as he spoke. That sigh instantly drew Song Chis attention: Hall Master, is there something wrong with this ancient corpse? You are a candidate in the family ranking; please, just call me grandfather. As for this ancient corpse, it originally belonged to a lifeform of Fifth Rank Level, but due to various reasons, it has degenerated quite a bit, which leads to a problem. Ordinary Fourth-Rank Torch Ship Captains will find the refinement process quite difficult and time-consuming, while Fifth-Rank Torch Ship Captains wont value this Pseudo Fifth-Rank object much. After hearing this explanation, Song Chi understood the implication and asked, Grandfather, what should I do in this situation? Song Yue pondered for a moment, and then provided an answer. If you, young Song Chi, are willing to sell at a discounted price, all will be well. However, if you are not, then it depends on whether you have more of such ancient corpses. If so, the Merit Hall is willing to purchase them at the price of normal Fourth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth Primordial Blood. After hearing this, Song Chis eyes flickered, then he said, I have one more ancient corpse. If the Merit Hall wants to purchase it, take it; otherwise, lets forget about it... He was not interested in haggling over this matter. If they were willing to purchase, that would be fine, but if they insisted on buying at a discounted price, he was no fool. Even though the refinement might be more challenging, its effects were far beyond average Fourth Rank lifeforms Primordial Blood, and even more so than that of a Starry Sky Behemoth. Thus, many Fourth-Rank Clan Elders with bloodline traits would not mind spending a little extra time. Seeing Song Chis firm stance, Song Yue didnt say much else because it was not his place to force a sale on someone who was a candidate for the familys ranking; haggling was one thing, but coercion was quite another. Chapter 444 - 238: Yaohan Kingdom - Star-Annihilating Starship_2 Chapter 444: Chapter 238: Yaohan Kingdom C Star-Annihilating Starship_2 He thought for a moment, then said: Thats fine, how about two drops of ordinary Fourth Rank lifeform Primordial Blood? Song Chi was resolute in his attitude. Two drops of Fourth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth Primordial Blood, otherwise, forget it. He was not joking; although these two corpses were difficult to refine, their subsequent effects were sure to exceed that of the Starry Sky Behemoths Primordial Blood. The Primordial Blood of a Fourth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth could provide a 10% success rate for promotion, so it was highly probable that the blood from these two would offer around 12%, if not more. Therefore, asking for two drops of Starry Sky Behemoth Primordial Blood was not excessive. Song Yue thought for a while, and finally, he said softly to Song Chi: Little Chi, how about this, Ill exchange one of the ancient corpses with you in my personal capacity, okay? Hearing this, Song Chi was not surprised; this person was a Third Rank Torch Captain, who was certainly preparing for the promotion to the Fourth Rank, and given his distinguished background, it wasnt strange for him to possess some valuable items. As Song Chi was thinking, the Song Yue in front of him had already taken out a porcelain bottle. This is a drop of Fourth Rank rock and soil giant beasts Primordial Blood. Rock and soil giant beasts are also ranked among the Starry Sky Behemoths, though not as prestigious as the Golden Armored Giant Beasts, but it should be enough to meet Little Chis requirements. Hearing this, Song Chi nodded, agreeing immediately. In terms of Rank, the rock and soil giant beast certainly couldnt compare with higher-ranked Starry Sky Behemoths like the Golden Armored Giant Beast, but as it indeed belonged to the Starry Sky Behemoth group, its Primordial Blood could provide a promotion enhancement for a Cruiser to ascend to a Zhulu Warshipthough not necessarily 10%, 9% was the minimum. With one of the transactions completed, Song Chi was in a much better mood, an enticing prospect if he used the Starry Sky Behemoth Primordial Blood to trade for Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin or Law Stones. Seeing that the senior grandfather Song Yue did not continue to speak, Song Chi understood his meaning. Without further delay, he decisively turned around and left the Merit Tower. He would rather keep the ancient corpse, which could be refined into something even more effective than the Starry Sky Behemoth Primordial Blood, than exchange it for a mere drop of ordinary Fourth Rank Primordial Blood. As for the drop of rock and soil giant beasts Primordial Blood in his possession, as expected, as soon as Song Chi posted it in the family forum, it quickly garnered interest from many family members. In the end, a Third Rank Torch Captain from the Heavenly Vein exchanged 40 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 20 Law Stones, and completed the trade with him. To this, Song Chi first marveled at the other partys generosity, but then quickly set about enhancing his [Light Energy Aggregation Engine]. After a substantial consumption of 28 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 260 Titanium Crystals, and 24 Law Stones, the engine was upgraded from lv40 to lv44. Only four levels had been ascended, the improvement was not significant, but it was barely enough to maintain the Spectral Energy supply balance at the current stage. With the enhancement of the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] component complete, Song Chis initial preparation work was thoroughly finished, and all that was left was to wait for the official gathering day. In the remaining few days, Song Chi used the last of his 2000-year-old Firethorn Fruit, succeeding in raising his Guidance Technique Level from lv25 to lv26. He had also considered using a [Divine Tempering Fruit] to try and break through to Sevenfold Mind Utilization in one go, but there wasnt enough time. Little Chi, lets go, the family has summoned us. Outside the courtyard, Song Mingsong, who had not gone out for the past two days, suddenly appeared. For his part, Song Chi had actually received the message a step earlier than his grandfather, but said nothing, merely nodding gently to his grandfather. One large and one small warship shot straight toward The Vault of Heaven and quickly initiated warp jumps, one after the other. At the foot of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the familys White Jade Square. Unlike its usual quietness, today the family square was buzzing with people, not just crowded with individuals on the ground but also with a good number of Torch Warships suspended in the sky above the square. Today, as candidates of the family lineup set off for war, many family members had come to see them off of their own accord. Seeing this, Song Chi felt a peculiar sensation rise in his hearthe couldnt quite pinpoint what the emotion was. Instinctively feeling an indescribable stirring in his heart, both body and mind had a vague sense of boiling over, though he himself was not entirely clear about it. Before he could think too much about it, a communication request from Grandpa had already been sent out. Whats going on, do you feel anything? Heeding Grandpas seemingly suggestive words, Song Chi truthfully shared his current state. Song Mingsong smiled and nodded, saying: Its good to have such a feeling. This means that Little Chi, you are gradually integrating into the family and are no longer the little guy who has always been wandering outside with no sense of belonging to the family. This is a good thing... Song Chis eyes flickered, and without waiting for his response, a Zhulu Warship wrapped in black and white mystical lights, over four thousand kilometers in length and with a streamlined hull, appeared out of nowhere above the square; below, clan members were cheering. In the void, prominent family figures were casually discussing. The Cang Mang Wuji, its the family heads Cang Mang Wuji! Did the family head actually return in person? Wasnt it said that the Evil Buddha Continent has already begun to descend into chaos, how could Xuancang break away? No matter how chaotic it gets there, Yaohan Kingdoms Star-Annihilating Warships are bearing the brunt. The sky wont fall. These eighteen youngsters are all treasures of our Song family; if anything were to happen, we would have nowhere to cry. Thats true, but we still dont know how the Prime Ancestors are doing on the Evil Buddha Continent; hopefully, they get some kind of harvest! Sigh... I think its tough; several major powers from the Heavenly Disk River Domain under our feet have already gathered there, and I heard that the Saint Roland Kingdom from the neighboring Tianfeng River Domain is involved too... This voice echoing in the void naturally went unheard by outsiders. After receiving the family heads summons, Song Chi said goodbye to Grandpa, then recalled the Cangqiong, and his figure descended towards the ground below. Before long, eighteen candidates for the family hierarchy had assembled together. High in the Vault of Heaven, a powerful Traction Beam shot out from the Cang Mang Wuji Zhulu Warship. As this beam enveloped Song Chi and the others, the eighteen felt an irresistible mighty power envelop them, and in a moment of bewilderment, they found themselves inside the Cang Mang Wuji. A familiar energy surrounded them, and the Spectral Energy within their bodies was sealed off in an instant, as was the Ancestral Torch Aperture in their foreheads. Knowing it was due to the Torch Ship Captains Human Transport Credential, Song Chi and the others, of course, did not resist. Below, under the gaze of countless clan members, the Cang Mang Wuji disappeared amidst violent space fluctuations. Blood Bodhi Star Domain, Blood Bodhi Floating Land, Dinghai Song family combined with Jinshi Yuans Space Fortress. Having just emerged from the Muscle Cultivation Chamber, the eyes of Song Chi and the other seventeen were filled with curiosity. More than ten hours had passed since the Cang Mang Wuji brought them to this large Space Fortress, with a diameter of not less than five hundred thousand meters. With the assistance of the Muscle Cultivation Chamber, their Spectral Energy had fully recovered, and since the official action was not until tomorrow, everyone was curious about this large Space Fortress below them. Isnt it said that the combat platforms temporarily assembled for the Alien Star Domain campaign are mainly responsible for maintenance, docking, and material supply? When did the Super Basic Orbital Cannons become standard equipment for the Alien Star Domain space platforms? In the crowd, someone voiced their puzzlement, and Song Ze, who was more experienced, took the initiative to explain: Generally speaking, its like that, but there are exceptions. For example, when a familys stationed Combat Power is by default equivalent to, or weaker than, the Alien Species of this Star Domain, and there is a need for long-term stationing, the family will then spend a great deal to install Super Basic Orbital Cannons, to ensure the absolute safety of the stationed Star Domain. Hearing this, the crowd mostly understood. Based on the information given by the family head, this Blood Bodhi Floating Land is a level 4 Floating Land, which shouldnt have any fewer than twenty rank 4 Blood Bodhi members. Thus, it also meant that the family was most likely without a rank 5 ancestor stationed here; otherwise, there would be no need to deploy any fortress Super Basic Orbital Cannons. PS: These three chapters today seem a bit watered down... Also, theres another question, dear readers, do you think the sequence struggle in this plot should be simplified or detailed? Chapter 445 - 239: The True Population Base of the Song Family Chapter 445: Chapter 239: The True Population Base of the Song Family Having deduced this, everyone felt it was within reason. The Blood Bodhi produced by the Blood Bodhi Floating Land has the effect of enhancing the potential of a creatures genetic lineage, but through the previous family heads provided data, they also knew the shortcomings of the Blood Bodhi. A single creature can only use a limited number of Blood Bodhi, and only those that match its own rank. Therefore, the impact of the Blood Bodhi on the improvement of an individual creatures genetic lineage isnt significant, unless the creatures genetic bloodline is already at the limit of a phase, or the creature has an extremely low bloodline; otherwise, the effect of the Blood Bodhi is minimal. This also significantly reduced the value of this resource; it might be considered important, but is definitely not a strategic resource at the clan level. As a result, the family then implemented a policy of bi-centennial harvesting cycles, mostly harvesting lower to mid-rank Blood Bodhi to supply to their clanspeople around the Second Rank, to slightly elevate their genetic hierarchy. More specifically, it allowed the clanspeople to improve their normal 20 point genetic lineages to around 31 points, also barely qualifying them into the second tier of 31 to 50 points genetic lineage spectrum and into the ranks of excellent species of the Starry Sea. As for the effects, it was an increase of about twenty percent in the speed of cultivating the Guidance Technique, which, when used in conjunction with the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform on a Torch Warship, was barely sufficient. For nearly two hundred years, the family had arranged it in this way. Song Chi and Song You were also supposed to have enjoyed this benefit, but because they were not born in the clan, and when they returned two years ago, the last round of harvested Blood Bodhi had been completely used up, hence the delay until now. However, after this round of harvesting is finished, the family will most likely allocate a sufficient amount of Blood Bodhi for them from the Tenth Direct Vein. ... Returning to the main point, based on the various limitations of the Blood Bodhi, the family wouldnt naturally send a Fifth Rank Level Torch Ship Captain to oversee this place. Even though the Song family has nearly a three-thousand-year legacy, the number of Fifth Rank Torch Ship Captains is very few, and without the involvement of resources critical to the lineage expansion, a Starry Sea Floating Land, or a relic of civilization, these high-ranking figures would not be dispatched lightly. Simply put, the value of this Blood Bodhi Floating Land isnt enough to warrant their attention. While the eighteen from the Song family were chatting idly, on the other side of the fortress, an array of warships, ranging from a hundred meters to a kilometer long, descended into the docking bays. Noticing the presence of the eighteen Song family members, twenty figures, men, and women, emerged from the twenty Torch Warships. Seeing this, one of the well-informed among the eighteen from the Song family whispered: Theyre people from the Golden Lion Counts family; the one leading is the Third Son of the contemporary count, Gran Philip. Two years ago, he advanced to Third Rank, and reportedly fought three against one, killing three Torch Ship Captains of the same Rank from a notorious band of star thieves in the Chaotic Star Field. And that was not all. The same Third Rank candidate of the family went on, I heard that the Golden Lion Counts family is currently selecting the heir apparent, and it seems that this trip to the Blood Bodhi Floating Land is part of the trials. Listening to the stream of information from his mouth, everyone nodded thoughtfully. Song Chi at this moment recalled information regarding the Golden Lion Counts family and the heir apparent. The heir apparent to the Golden Lion Count, much like the Dinghai Song familys sequence every generation, is also the focus of cultivation in the Golden Lion Counts family. As far as he knew, the number of heirs apparent per generation in the Golden Lion Counts family was less than ten. Their combat power might not compare to the Song familys sequence, but they were definitely individuals of great renown. As for why the Golden Lion Counts family members were here, Song Chi was also clear. According to the information provided by the family head, the Blood Bodhi Floating Land below their feet was first discovered by members of the opposing family, but due to the nearly peak of the Fourth Rank Floating Land Shield on the surface of the Floating Land, it was difficult for them to break through on their own, which was why they shared this Floating Land with the Song family. The idea was to take advantage of the Song familys means to easily enter and exit the Floating Land of Rank Four in the Starry Sea. The Golden Lion Counts family, also known as the Philip Clan, dates back nearly two thousand years and is considered one of the up-and-coming noble houses from the later periods of the principality. Compared to the Golden Shark Chen Clan, the foundational depth of the Golden Lion Counts family was much more significant, possessing nearly ten Fourth Rank Torch Warship Captains. Although they did not have a Fifth Rank, they were indeed regarded as the first noble house of the Golden Lion Star Domain. For a long time, the Philip Clan has had close relations with the Song family, with frequent marital alliances among their upper echelons, indicating a very intimate relationship. Its said that even the wife of one of the current Fifth Rank elders of the family is from the Golden Lion Counts house. Precisely because of the close relations between the two families, when the Golden Lion Counts family realized it was difficult to develop the Blood Bodhi Floating Land independently, they first thought of a joint venture with the Song family. Pondering over this, the twenty individuals from the other side had already approached, with Gran Philip taking the lead with a smile, initiating the conversation. Members of the Song family, Ive long heard that the eighteen candidates of the Dinghai Seventh Sequence have been decided, and I consider it a great honor to meet you all today. Without any of the cliche rivalry or status comparison, the twenty individuals from the Golden Lion Counts family were also among the most outstanding of the younger generation in the Philip Clan. Besides their extraordinary innate Fire Seed talents, they were naturally skilled in social etiquette as peers, and none would behave inappropriately. Although the relationship between the two major families has always been close and they often declare to cooperate fully, forming attack and defense alliances and the like, the fact remains that theres always a hierarchy in terms of who has more say in matters. Chapter 446 - 239: The True Population Base of the Song Family_2 Chapter 446: Chapter 239: The True Population Base of the Song Family_2 And in this regard, the Song family, with its more ancient heritage, deeper foundations, and greater strength, naturally holds a dominant position. Both sides are well aware of this fact, and although no one would bring up these matters proactively, their truth silently persists. Seeing the other partys flattery, Song Ze similarly responded with a smile. Third Young Master jests, we are the same, and for the upcoming journey to the Blood Bodhi Floating Land, we too will have to assist each other when the time calls for it, as watching and helping each other is the way to be. A new round of Blood Bodhi harvesting is about to begin, and these twenty individuals from the Golden Lion Marquis family will enter the Blood Bodhi Floating Land with them. By greeting each other in advance, they are not necessarily looking for true mutual assistance, but at least they wont kick each other when theyre down inside the Blood Bodhi Floating Land. After exchanging pleasantries, the two parties quickly separated. Within the crowd from the Golden Lion Marquis family, someone asked with curiosity: Third Young Master, how would you rate the combat power of those eighteen candidates from the Dinghai Song family? How do they compare with us? Hearing this, several people in the crowd flickered with curiosity in their eyes, clearly interested in those eighteen individuals from the Song family. However, Gran Phillip at the forefront softly sighed and said: Having ambition is a good thing, but dont harbor any other unwarranted thoughts. The heritage of the Dinghai Song family is not something we can compare with, and as far as their combat power is concerned, Ill simply say one thing and youll understand. Among those eighteen just now, at least three have flagship strength surpassing mine. Upon hearing this, the group of young clan members from the Golden Lion Marquis family went completely silent, and most of them showed shock in their eyes. Third Young Master, isnt that an exaggeration? You are a certain entrant to our clans crown lineage, not to mention those from the current Song family sequence, but are even those below them stronger than us? Hearing this, Gran Phillips eyes revealed a hint of bitterness. Though I dont wish to admit it, this is the truth. The Dinghai Song family has an overwhelming population, among which there are many with extraordinary encounters. Population? Isnt the Song familys population less than ten million? Our familys population recently surpassed four million as well... Someone inquired with confusion. What they received in response shocked several Philip family members who harbored doubts. Surely you dont actually believe that the number shown openly represents the real population of a great family? Our family has been passed down for 1700 years, and even with the high death rate in Alien Star Domain explorations, it shouldnt just be four million... Gran Phillips eyes twinkled as he spoke, this matter wasnt a secret, so he didnt conceal much and continued to explain. Our familys actual population already exceeds twenty million. As for the other clan members, most are scattered across those high-level stationed Star Domains in the Alien Star Domain. Every year, those with notable talent return to the family through intermediary warships and spend a significant time living in the ancestral lands to maintain their sense of belonging to the family. Upon hearing the number twenty million, several of the younger Philip family members were shaken. Then, someone else spoke: What about the Song family then? Green Philip shook his head. Im not sure of the specifics, but some elders in the clan speculate that the true population of the Song family may exceed a hundred million. Hiss! The mention of the word billion instantly resulted in several sharp intakes of breath. Thats still reasonable, the Rosetta royal family of our duchy, supposedly has over five hundred million bloodline members, and the Eagle Family wont be far behind. So, as you see, we have a long way to go, and the future road for our family is also long. We must never become complacent... ... The members of the Song family, numbering eighteen, were unaware of all that subsequently happened to the members of the Phillip Clan; after touring the space fortress beneath their feet, they each found an empty berth, summoned their own flagships, and made the final adjustments for the voyage to the Blood Bodhi Floating Land the following day. Within Cang Qiong, Song Chi was not in the warship but had entered the Cultivation Secret Realm. Beneath the Silver Apple Mother Tree, he waved his hand gently, and soon the second Fourth Rank Void Demon also began to gradually unfurl from its seals. Seeing this, he quickly communicated with the external Enslavement Medal components with his spiritual consciousness, and a red light swiftly fell from the sky. The result was not good; the first attempt at enslavement quickly failed. Compared to the initially wounded Void Demon, this fully intact Void Demon turned back quite quickly after Song Chis first attempt at enslavement failed. It was only because the Silver Apple Mother Tree had completely restrained it beforehand, coupled with the limitations of the Cultivation Secret Realm imposed on it by Song Chi, that he successfully enslaved it after three consecutive attempts. With the successful enslavement of this peak-condition Fourth Rank Void Demon, Song Chis preparations for the trip could be considered perfectly complete. Although, due to the urgency of acquiring the silver components, his two trump cardsthe Ruins Market anchor point and the Enslavement Mark: Frenzywere not yet fully effective. Yet with one Fourth Rank enslaved creature, a Fourth Rank-enhanced silver Energy Shield, and red Warship Armor of the same rank, Song Chi still had absolute confidence; at the very least, he still held the certainty of a full retreat. Time quickly moved to the next day, outside the Floating Land Shield of the Blood Bodhi Floating Lands surface, where thirty-eight Torch Warships quietly hovered. Inside the thirty-eight Escort Ships and Cruisers, both families clan members were eager to try their luck; after all, whether they were ranked or a crowned son, they represented something extraordinary in both families, and everyone wanted to seize the opportunity. Beside the thirty-eight Torch Warships were two iron behemoths, with a hull length exceeding three thousand meters each. Compared to the thirty-eight Escort Ships and Cruisers, these two Zhulu Warships were the key to intimidating the entire Blood Bodhi Floating Land below. In a private communication between the Cang Qiong and Song Zes flagship, upon seeing the inquisitive look in Song Chis eyes, Song Ze explained. The Torch Warship on the right, with a hull over four thousand meters, is the Shocking Wave Scarlet Manace belonging to the Tianmang elder of our Song family. The one on the left is the Deep Red Thorn of the Phillip Clan. Hearing Song Zes explanation, Song Chi nodded with realization. At the same time, his gaze once again instinctively shifted towards the Shocking Wave Scarlet Manace Zhulu Warship of his own familys Tianmang elder. From what he knew, the Tianmang elder was an even more ancient presence than the Heavenly Arts Clan Elder guarding the entrance to the familys secret realm, and his flagship Shocking Wave Scarlet Manace was said to have the strength to face off against a regular Battleship. He wondered whether it was true or not. His musings, however, were destined to remain unanswered, as a sudden swath of pitch-black brilliance shot out from within the Shocking Wave Scarlet Manace Zhulu Warship in his field of vision. While Song Chi was curious, this black light directly hit the blurry Floating Land Shield of the Blood Bodhi Floating Land below. This black light, the nature of which was unknownwhether it was a special technique generated by some componentquickly opened a small gap in the Floating Land Shield below, which nearly possessed the might of a Peak Fourth Rank. At the same time, a faint voice emanated from both Zhulu Warships, clearly echoing by the ears of Song Chi and the other thirty-seven people. You all may proceed now. This gap will only last for one month; remember to return on time. Upon hearing this, dozens of warships one after another headed towards the gap below. The breach was not large, barely under two hundred meters at its widest, and while the Escort Ships could enter directly, the Cruisers could not. In the end, fewer than ten Third Rank Torch Captains had to temporarily store their warships in their Ancestral Torch and then, with their own flesh and blood, forcefully bear the oppressive force of the source rules surrounding the gap to enter, before summoning their flagships anew. In the warship projection communication, Song Chi proactively addressed the Song Ze on the other side: Brother Song Ze, I shall take my leave first. We shall meet again in one month! After finishing, he cut off the communication as soon as Song Ze smiled and nodded in response, and Cang Qiong quickly descended towards the gap below. PS: The second chapter might be a bit late, better sleep early. Chapter 450 - 241: Divine Palace Treasury · Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin Song Chi couldnt blame himself for feeling this way. After all, before this, the only two times he had faced a Fourth Rank unit, they had both been somewhat weakened Fourth Rank lifeforms. And even then, they had forced him to use all the tricks at his disposal. To now so easily defeat a Fourth Rank lifeform, one enhanced by the rules of a Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and with combat power nearing the peak of the Fourth Rank, it was understandable for him to feel as if he were dreaming. Of course, the ease with which he had killed this Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe member was due not only to the fact that it had already been injured under Song Beis "Northern," but most crucially to the strand of green light activated by the "Northern." Secondly, it was the "Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light" and the all-out Law attack from the Fourth-Rank Void Demon. The green light momentarily bound the Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe member, allowing the two powerful attacks Song Chi had unleashed to be maximally effective. It definitely deserved the credit for the primary achievement. As to what components ability had triggered that strand of green light, Song Chi had all kinds of guesses, but he could not confirm anything. However, one thing was certain, the component that had provoked this green light was most likely an Orange Quality Component enhanced to the Fourth Rank. A typical Purple Component, even if strengthened to the Fourth Rank, would hardly affect a Fourth Rank lifeform blessed with the rules of a Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin Core. Only a component of notable status could achieve that. Well... in that case, there were at least four Orange components on that "Northern." As his gaze shifted, the Northern closed in, bringing the pensive Song Chi back to reality. When he answered the communication request coming from the other flagship, he heard Song Bei proactively extend his thanks. "Many thanks, brother of the Chi Clan, for your assistance. I truly cannot express enough gratitude for todays favor!" Song Chi nodded faintly, engaging in a cheerful exchange with the other side while simultaneously operating the "Proportional Scaling Instrument" on his warship. Once the corpse of the Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe had been reduced to around 20 meters, he unhesitatingly pulled it into his warship. Although the other side had greatly contributed to the killing of this Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe member, in the end, it involved a Fourth-Rank blood bodhi and a drop of Fourth-Rank Biological Origin Blood. Song Chi had no intention of sharing them. In the final analysis, it was he who had taken the initiative to save the other side, and even if they had some cards to ensure their survival, even if he hadnt taken action, they could have escaped unscathed. However, the buffer time required for such methods was bound to be significant, and being able to keep them was certainly advantageous, furthermore, even if the other side had life-saving measures, these had nothing to do with the slaying of the Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe member. Regardless, the corpse of this Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe reasonably belonged to him. As he watched the corpse of the Blood Bodhi Tribe member gradually being pulled into the Cang Qiong, Song Beis eyes did not betray much regret, but rather he seemed more intrigued by the component on Cang Qiong that could infinitely scale the corpse. In response, Song Chi gave him a brief overview of the "Proportional Scaling Instrument" component, after which the engine of Cang Qiong roared back to life, indicating an intention to depart. This action seemed to prompt Song Bei to make up his mind, as he took the initiative to ask him to stay. "Brother of the Chi Clan, wait a moment!" "??" Song Chi was curious, but he also came to a halt, willing to hear out what his clan junior, who was also deeply hidden, had to say. This Song Bei was several months younger than him and the awakening of his Seed of Torch had also been slightly later. In less than three years, the configuration of his warship had become impressive, and Song Chi was very curious about him. Seeing that the Cang Qiong had stopped, Song Bei quickly organized his thoughts and then said succinctly: "Brother of the Chi Clan, would you be interested in taking a tour of this Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribes territory?" Song Chi raised an eyebrow. The territory mentioned by the other side reminded him of the ignorant self-proclamations of these Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe members on the Floating Land, and a scornful sneer flashed in his eyes. He had almost forgotten that these beings calling themselves gods of the Blood Bodhi Tribe, each ruled over a Divine Spirit Nation. Even though he had always approached the revelation with ridicule, thinking "mere Fourth Rank, daring to call themselves gods," the fact was that a Fourth Rank lifeforms nation held great attraction for him. These beings did not have items or abilities like storage spaces or mustard seed spaces. Generally, all their possessions would be kept within their own nation. "A nation? Are you certain theres not a second Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe member there?" Deep down, Song Chi had already made up his mind; even if there was another Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe member, as long as there were not more than two, he was confident he could rely on the Cang Qiong to leave unharmed. Naturally, he had to go and see. He was indeed in need of Third-Rank as well as Fourth Rank Floating Land Origins, along with various other resources. However, information about this Divine Spirit Nation still needed to be confirmed. The response from Song Bei came swiftly. "There are only three Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe members in this Blood Eastern Region, two of whom have joined forces to found the Blood Eastern Divine Nation. This one is not a god of that Blood Eastern Divine Nation..." Upon hearing this, Song Chi fully understood. This Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe member was the only lone wanderer among the three in the Blood East Realm. "If thats the case, then lets go have a look at the so-called nation of the god of the Blood Bodhi..." The member of the Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi Tribe that Song Chi and his companion had killed was named Ti Wan, whose nation was located in the northern part of the Blood East Realm, encompassing only about one-tenth of the realm and quite distant from the Blood Eastern Divine Nation. Even so, both Song Chi and Song Bei had great expectations. Chapter 451 - 241: Divine Palace Treasury - Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin_2 According to their knowledge, the Ti Wan Divine Spirit had already transcended into the divine realm for over a thousand years and had established his domain for eight hundred years; the accumulated wealth of a peak Fourth Rank creature over a millennium had naturally aroused the envy of the two Second Rank Torch Ship Captains. The speed of the two escort ships was not slow, and since they were departing in a few days, they wasted no time and activated their spatial jump components immediately. With the only Fourth Rank unit dead at their hands, they had no further reservations; their jump point was directly above the divine capital of Ti Wan Country. As the divine capital of a Blood Bodhi Divine Spirits domain, the Blood Bodhi Tribe of Ti Wan Divine Capital numbered over a hundred million, which was truly frightening. Seeing this, Song Chi did not hesitate to summon the Void Demons attached with brainwave imprints, as well as 35 Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, and commenced a hunt in the massive city below, followed closely by hundreds of humanoid alien races. After completing these tasks, he quickly rushed into the Ti Wan Divine Palace together with Northern. As one of the rare Divine Spirits of the Blood Bodhi Floating Land, Ti Wan had built a palace of extreme magnificence for himself. Its size was one aspect; what was key were the numerous trusted aides inside that quickly became alert as the two warships entered. Among them were existences at the Third Rank Level, and under the enhancement of the Floating Land Origin rules, these trusted aides all possessed the combat power of Half-Step Fourth Rank. Although they couldnt pose any fatal threat to the two warships, they significantly delayed the duos exploration of this vast Divine Palace. Out of necessity, Song Chi had no choice but to recall the Void Demons. Even though the battleship main cannons could easily kill these Half-Step Fourth Rank trusted aides, they could not match the speed of the Void Demons that could appear and disappear without a trace. With the help of the Void Demons, the two escort ships advanced towards the depths of the Divine Palace. Outside a sealed vault made of an unknown metal, Song Chi and Song Bei exchanged glances. The next second, both escort ships backed up a certain distance and, once they reached a safe position, the main cannons of both warships fired simultaneously, unleashing their power at the vaults door, which looked quite extraordinary. This unknown metal was extremely hard, and lacking a specific method to open the vault, Song Bei took the initiative to enslave a Third Rank trusted aide, only to learn that only Ti Wan himself could freely enter and exit the vault. Hence, they had no choice but to resort to this most primitive method. In front of two Orange Main Cannons enhanced to Fourth Rank, no matter how high the metals hardness was, after several hours it could only be blasted open. Once they had ensured the gap was sufficiently large, Cang Qiong and Northern ceased their attack. Two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and the gargoyle soldier figurines summoned by Song Bei rushed into the breach, one after another. After ensuring there was no danger inside, the two warships entered through the gap. "It really is a Divine Palace treasury..." Looking at the neatly arranged array of countless items, Song Chi and his companion had varying expressions on their faces. The collection of a thousand-year-old peak Fourth Rank creature, combined with the buff of ruling a nearly billion-mile expanse of divine country, meant that the treasury contained an incalculable number of various items and resources. At a glance, Song Chi felt dazzled by what he saw. Thousand-year-old vermilion fruits, ten-thousand-year-old wood spirits, hundred-thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Wood, Mercury Crystals, metal essences, Floating Land Origin, and all qualities of Starry Sea Oddities, and so on. Although most of them were of no use to the Torch Warships, even the small portion of mineral resources, Floating Land Origin, and Starry Sea Oddities were astonishingly valuable. They were even fortunate enough to find a small stash of Titanium Crystals, and although there were only slightly more than 2000 pieces, it was definitely a pleasant surprise. As for the Floating Land Origin, the Low Rank ones such as Zero Rank, First Rank, and Second Rank didnt need much mention; there were millions of strands. However, where the duos gaze truly converged was on the Third Rank and Fourth Rank Floating Land Originsthere were astonishingly over ten thousand strands of the Third Rank Floating Land Origin, and even if the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin only amounted to several hundred strands, they also found 20 strands of the Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. Upon seeing these Fifth Rank Floating Land Origins, both of them were stunned for a brief moment before quickly regaining composure. The Blood Bodhi Floating Land beneath our feet is indeed a Fourth-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, so its not surprising that it occasionally produces some Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin. Besides the Floating Land Origin, the other most eye-catching treasures are the hundreds of Starry Sea Oddities, emitting glows of various colors. The two of them quickly took inventory, finding a total of four hundred and two Starry Sea Oddities: three hundred sixty-two White Oddities, thirty-five Blue Oddities, four Purple Oddities, and, lastly, one Orange Glory Quality Strange Object. Unfortunately, nearly a hundred of these oddities could not be converted into warship components, including two out of the four Purple Relics. The good news was that the sole Orange Oddity was convertible, and it happened to be a piece of Warship Armor that was far from weak. Upon seeing the Warship Armor, Song Bei from the Northern cast a covetous glance, though the two had no intention of divvying up the loot on the spot, instead they were in a hurry to transport the treasures from this treasury. There was actually one more surprise, which was that this Divine Palace treasury was also piled high with a vast quantity of Blood Bodhis, amounting to well over ten million. Though more than eighty percent of them were Zero Rank or First Rank Blood Bodhis, the number of Second Rank and Third Rank Blood Bodhis still exceeded two million. For Song Chi and his companion, this was undoubtedly a massive fortune, exciting them greatly. Apart from what they had to submit for their mission on the leaderboard, the surplus Blood Bodhis could be actively exchanged for Family Merit Points. Such a large quantity of Blood Bodhis would surely provide them with a staggering number of Merit Points. Aboard the Northern, Song Beis eyes were filled with resignation. Although his flagship was already loaded with a Space Expansion Component of not-low Quality, it paled in comparison to the vast resources in the astonishingly spacious Divine Palace treasury. Before long, the Northern was completely filled to capacity and could no longer fit anything else, leaving no choice but to watch the continuous work of loading vehicles on the Cang Qiong. About two days later, just when he had become somewhat numb to the situation, the resources in the entire treasury had finally been completely moved out. In the communication projection, Song Bei quietly asked, "Chi Clan brother, if I may ask, just how large is the storage space on your Warship?" Song Chi shook his head and smiled without saying a word. In fact, not even a third of the space in the cultivation secret realm was filled, but he certainly couldnt reveal that his Warship harbored a secret realm space of its own, could he? What he didnt know was that, from an angle he couldnt perceive, an ancient voice had already begun speaking into Song Beis ear on its own accord. "Hehehehe, I suspect that your clan brothers Warship might be connected to a secret realm space. Otherwise, even if equipped with two Orange Quality Space Expansion Components, both enhanced to Fourth Rank, it would be impossible to have such a vast space, especially since its just an escort ship." "Young Bei, if I were you, Id cling tightly to this big shots leg. Your clan brothers fortunes are probably beyond imagination..." Putting aside everything happening on the Northern, after emptying the Divine Palace treasury, the two meticulously searched the Ti Wan Divine Palace once more. After confirming that most of the good items had been scavenged, they finally left the Divine Palace and began the slaughter of Ti Wan Divine Capital. After all, it was a Divine Capital with over a hundred million of the Blood Bodhi Tribe. Even though a great chaos had occurred two days ago, many Blood Bodhis of First Rank and above were still lingering in the Divine Capital, and Song Chi and his companion certainly would not miss this excellent hunting opportunity. These were walking Family Merit Points. Time passed quickly, and before they could finish clearing out the qualified Blood Bodhis, they had to stop their actions as the time for their return had arrived. The thirty days were up, and if they didnt leave soon, once the crack in the Floating Land Shield closed, they would have to wait for the next time the Heavenly Wilderness Tribe Elder actively engaged the location components ability to leave, and no one knew when that would be. Chapter 452 - 242: The Sequence Battle Second Phase - Evil Buddha Continent Two escort ships raced towards the Vault of Heaven, and to save time, Song Chi and his partner had activated their spatial jump devices one after another in order to reach the fissure at the end of the Vault as quickly as possible. As for the distribution of the treasures from the Divine Palaces treasury, neither of them had brought it up, or rather, they hadnt brought it up yet. There would be plenty of time for that later; the most pressing issue at hand was all the problems related to the sequence struggle. By the time the two escort ships burst out of the fissure, nearly thirty warships had already gathered outside the Floating Land shield, with the Song Family and the Earl Golden Lion family each commanding around a dozen. Before the two could return to their fleet, Clan Elder Song Tianmangs voice already came from aboard the Shocking Wave Scarlet Menace, a Zhulu Warship. "Come over here and hand over the Blood Bodhis first. The exact amount to be handed over will be at your discretion, but if you dont make it into the top ten..." Clan Elder Tianmang didnt finish his sentence, but it was this very ambiguity that made all the clansmen hesitating about how much of their Blood Bodhis to surrender. In their indecision, most eventually handed over all the Blood Bodhis they had, gambling on securing one of those ten coveted spots. The reasons for this stemmed from past sequence struggles. In many previous sequence tasks, the rules for handing over Blood Bodhis had fluctuated; sometimes there were opportunities for a second handover to finalize overall rankings, and other times there was only this one chance. If the amount handed over in this first round didnt get someone into the required rankings, they would be automatically eliminated. Thus, many clansmen were left second-guessing their moves. However, this did not include Song Chi, who promptly took out two million First, Second, and Third Rank Blood Bodhis. With such an amount, securing a top ten position was guaranteed. Following him, Song Bei also handed over two million Blood Bodhis. Naturally, Song Bei had not obtained that many himself but had earlier taken about four hundred thousand from the Divine Palace treasurys yield. During the subsequent division of the spoils, these four hundred thousand would naturally be accounted for. Dozens of minutes later, the crack in the shield of the Blood Bodhi Floating Land below sealed completely. The Song Family came out intact with eighteen members, while the Earl Golden Lions side, surprisingly, only had eighteen Torch Warships returning. This meant the other two were either dead within the Blood Bodhi Floating Land or had failed to make it back due to accidents. In response, the Philip Clan members expressions looked rather unpleasant, as this development made the disparity between the two families immediately apparent. The Song Family members didnt inquire further into this matter, for fear that it might be seen as taking pleasure in the misfortune of others. Everyone quietly waited for the results from Clan Elder Tianmang. Patriarch Song Xuancang had quickly left after delivering them to their destination a month prior, and now the first phase of the sequence struggle was entirely in the hands of Song Tianmang. Clan Elder Tianmang wasnt the type to dawdle; soon, he announced the results one by one. There were no surprises for Song Chis side; having handed over two million Blood Bodhis of all ranks, he was ranked seventh in this mission, with Song Bei right behind him in eighth place. Others, such as Song Ze and Song Gang, also successfully made it into the top ten, with Song Ze in third place and Song Gang taking the lead with five million Blood Bodhis. Once the results were announced, the eighteen family members were a mix of joy and worry. Those who made it into the top ten were especially excited, while those who didnt regretted holding back out of greed. Shortly after, the two clansmen ranked eleventh and twelfth respectfully asked Clan Elder Tianmang, "Elder Tianmang, is there a chance for a second handover?" As soon as this question was raised, the expression of the clansman ranked tenth tightened; he was barely in tenth place with little difference from those behind him. "Yes!" Because of this one word, the ranking changed slightly once again. Two minutes later, the original tenth place had been pushed out, replaced by the clansman who had been in twelfth place. Song Chi and the others were unaffected though. With the ten spots now firmly decided, Clan Elder Tianmangs voice rose to address everyone. "Alright, that concludes the first phase of the struggle for sequence. Those who made it into the top ten, prepare for the next stage of the task. As for the eight of you who werent selected, dont be disheartened. Your standing in the family wont be any less esteemed. Remember, I myself was once a step away from a sequence position in the family..." The crowd had varying expressions, and as some prepared to inquire further about the second phase of the sequence struggle, they received only a terse reply from Clan Elder Tianmang. "Youll find out when you return to the family tomorrow." ... The familys actions were swift; having just emerged from the Blood Bodhi Floating Land, eighteen of them had already boarded the return transfer warship the very next day. Your next chapter awaits on novelhall.Co?m Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Clan Ancestral Hall. Of the eighteen from a month before, now only ten remained. Standing in front of Song Chi and the others, a long projection screen was displaying information, and as they scanned the entire screen, expressions of solemnity and concern surfaced on every face. "Evil Buddha Continent, Evil Buddha Clan, Fallen, Evil Spirits, Level 7 Life-Form Floating Land..." The key information from the projection kept echoing in Song Chis mind, and his face was no better off. Considering the current combat power of the Cangqiong, he had thought that a sequence position would be easily within reach, but now it seemed he had been too optimistic. Facing a Level 7 Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land wasnt merely a challenge for the current Cangqiong; even if it advanced to Fourth Rank in the future, he would still lack confidence in guaranteeing absolute safety. The patriarch, Song Xuancang, now in projection form, watched the reactions of the ten people below from above in the great hall and spoke softly to explain: Chapter 453 - 242: The Sequence Battle Second Phase - Evil Buddha Continent_2 "Theres no need to worry; the target of your Second Rank phase mission is just an extremely remote state on the Evil Buddha Continent. The Buddhist sects influence there is limited, and you wont encounter any evil fallen or evil spirits above the Fifth Rank..." At this point, Song Xuancang paused, then continued to say. "Of course, if anyone becomes complacent because of this and later falls prey to the evil fallen as blood food or becomes a fetus of the Evil Buddha, dont expect the family to come to your rescue. After all, on the Evil Buddha Continent, our Song family is nothing more than a slightly larger ant!" Hearing these suddenly chilling words, the hearts of the ten members of the Song Chi group tightened, and the slight relaxation they had just felt was once again strained. However, Song Xuancangs tone softened again at this point. "Alright, you have one week to make subsequent preparations. You will officially head to the Evil Buddha Continent in seven days. You may now leave. Oh, and one more reminder the Evil Buddha Clan, evil fallen, and evil spirits are all extremely adept at capabilities such as mental contamination and spiritual seduction. Remember to equip a component to protect the mind on the flagship." All ten nodded in agreementthere was no need for Song Xuancang to emphasize this. After reviewing the basic information about the Evil Buddha Continent, everyone was aware of this point. They would all make targeted preparations during the next seven days. ... The group of ten left the Clan Ancestral Hall one after another and the warship Summoning Room excavated beneath Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain by the family. Unlike the other eight who hurriedly left, Song Chi and Song Bei rented a warship Summoning Room as their first move and began the division of spoils. The first to be distributed were the Floating Land Origins of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Ranks. There was not much to say about this; the two of them simply divided it equally. Song Chis share consisted of 5,000 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 200 strands of Fourth Rank, and 10 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. The Zero, First, and Second Rank Floating Land Origins combined totaled over a million strands. After the Floating Land Origins came the Starry Sea Oddities, before which Song Bei proactively spoke up: "Brother Chi Clan, I wonder if you have any need for this Orange Quality warship armor?" Song Chis eyes flashed, but ultimately, he shook his head truthfully. Seeing this, the joy in Song Beis eyes intensified, while Song Chi, knowing what he was thinking, was the first to propose a distribution method he had been contemplating for a long time. "Cousin, how about this? Ill take all the Strange Objects that cannot be converted into shipboard components and the herbs and Spirit Fruits that Torch Ship Captains generally dont need. If you agree, this Orange Quality warship armor is yours, and well split everything else equally, including the Titanium Crystals, Blood Bodhis, and mineral resources." Song Bei pondered for a moment but didnt dwell on it for long. He nodded his head directly in agreement. Of course, Song Chi was immensely pleased by this. To trade one piece of Orange Quality warship armor for over a hundred Starry Sea Oddities, along with millennium Zhu Fruit, Thunderstruck Wood of a hundred thousand years, and Wannian Wood Spirit Flowerssuch a trade would be considered equal at best by other Torch Ship Captains, but for someone with access to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market like him, this was an extremely profitable exchange. Not to mention anything else, just that batch of hundred thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Wood alone would be extremely valuable on Zhou Pings Primordial Continent. Song Chi estimated that just this Thunderstruck Wood might be enough to exchange for an Orange Quality Starry Sea Oddity from the Luofu Sword Sect. As for cultivators, Thunderstruck Wood has always been a superior material for Artifact Refining, let alone a hundred thousand-year-old specimen. Thus, aside from the Thunderstruck Wood, the rest of the items were essentially a clear profit for him personally. Not to mention the two Purple Relics that could be exchanged for other Purple Components, the millennium Zhu Fruit and Wannian Wood Spirit Flowers were also highly coveted items on the Primordial Continent. After distributing these "miscellaneous items," the division of things like Blood Bodhis, Titanium Crystals, and mineral resources was much simplerall were divided equally according to principle. Of course, Song Chi received an extra 400,000 Blood Bodhis since the other party had already taken an equivalent amount in advance. Once the entire distribution was completed, Song Beis smiling face could hardly be concealed. The resources he received from this division constituted an astonishing harvest for him. Not only did it fill the final gap in the defenses of the Northern, but the variety of resources was also exceptionally plentiful. After parting ways, Song Chi headed straight for the Family Merit Hall. He had left behind a million Blood Bodhis, also keeping the Fourth-Rank Blood Bodhi in his hand, while the other five million, he intended to hand them all over to the family for exchanging into Family Merit Points. At present, the Tenth Direct Vein had only tens of thousands of clan members, the vast majority of whom were those ordinary people who had not yet awakened, practically without any use for Blood Bodhis. Keeping a million on hand, along with subsequent distributions from the family, would be enough for use within the pulse for a long time. On the 31st floor of the Merit Tower, once Song Chi took out the mountain-like pile of Blood Bodhis, all the clan members on this floor almost completely fell into a stupor. After nearly ten minutes, the clan member in charge of merit exchanges finished the count. "After the count, Third-Rank Blood Bodhis 432, Second-Rank Blood Bodhis 10,800, First-Rank Blood Bodhis 410,000, Zeroth-Rank Blood Bodhis four million, seven hundred thousand, which can be exchanged for Merit Points of..." Without waiting for the other party to finish, Song Chi raised his hand to interrupt them. "May I ask if these Merit Points can be exchanged for Golden Merit?" Faced with this request, the clan member showed a troubled expression, first scratching their head, and then apologetically said, "Im sorry, I need to ask for instructions from above..." Song Chi shook his head, indicating he had no objections. With such a number of Blood Bodhis, if they were all exchanged for Ordinary Merit Points, it would start at the very least with tens of millions, but what use would he have for so many Ordinary Merits? Unless he was willing to deposit them all into the communal account of the pulse, but even though he was willing to help out the vein, he wasnt playing that game. Holding the Zhu Tian Ruins Market in his hand, he had considerable assets, but he wasnt about to play the role of a scatterbrained benefactor. Soon, a reply came from behind the exchange counter. "Young clansman, the upper management has given two options; you can choose one of them." "First, 300 Golden Merit Points + 10 million Ordinary Merit Points Second, 200 Golden Merit Points + 100 Law Stones + 20 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin + 1,000 Titanium Crystals" Between these two options, Song Chi had no need to hesitate and directly chose the second one. As for Ordinary Merit Points, the vein still owed him a million points. Experience exclusive tales on novelhall.Co?m Another ten million points, what could he do with them? Wouldnt they just collect dust in the account? Soon, Song Chis account received 200 Golden Merit Points, and at the same time, he also got his hands on 100 Law Stones, 20 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, and 1,000 Titanium Crystals. Calculating carefully, adding to the gains previously secured from the Divine Palace treasury, at this moment he had in his possession over 5,000 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 220 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 10 strands of Fifth-Rank, along with 100 Law Stones and 2,000 Titanium Crystals, it was indeed a huge and fulfilling profit. Song Chi sighed, and it was only now that he had truly comprehended the profound truth behind the saying, "Murder and arson give you a golden belt." This gain was probably worth his usual years of total income. Of course, this excluded occurrences like the [Neutron Star Core Armor] appearing in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, or a high-rank Starry Sea Oddity, as well as not taking into account what he had obtained from that super-giant Tri-Eye Race flagship. "This time I can do another round of major enhancements..." Thinking thus, Song Chi forcibly suppressed the impulse to enhance on the spot, and stepped towards the upper floors of the Merit Tower. Compared to strengthening components of the Cang Qiong, whats more important right now is to quickly obtain a high-quality Spiritual protection component, or if thats not possible, an Abnormal Status Purifier would also do. As for the [Constant State Purifier], its Quality was too low, and although it had long been enhanced to the limit of lv39, Evil Buddha Continent being a seventh-grade Starry Sea Floating Land, at this level of Floating Land, a blue component really couldnt give Song Chi a bit of security. PS: This chapter was from yesterday, and there are two more chapters today. Chapter 454 - 243: Orange [Shadow Breaker Cannon] Song Chis goal was very clear, the Merit Tower above the 60th floor. Prior to this, he had already roamed the 1st through the 60th floors of the Merit Tower numerous times, and hadnt come across any Spiritual protection components of Purple Quality or higher, nor had he seen any components for purifying negative statuses. Originally, he had thought that this was due to the impact of the previous Soul Spirit Floating Land expedition, but now that he understood the relevant information about the Evil Buddha Continent, he realized that things were not so simple. Because of this, he actually didnt hold much hope for the levels above the 60th floor of the Merit Tower. The resources held by a Level 7 life-type Floating Land were unimaginable, and it was needless to say how the Clan Elders felt about such a Floating Land, after all, if they could gain even a little from it, they might be able to use it to help their flagship reach the level of a Fifth Rank Battleship in one fell swoop. Based on this, the components related to Spiritual protection in the clan were almost certainly already exchanged, making it unlikely that any were still in stock. On his way to the 60th floor of the Merit Tower, just as he had seen before, there were no components related to Spiritual protection on the entire 1st through the 60th floors. With a trace of trepidation, Song Chi stepped onto the 61st floor, which required 150 Golden Merit Points to access, an amount his account could just satisfy. Walking into the 61st floor and scanning around, a trace of clear surprise flashed in his eyes. Compared to the slightly smaller 51st to 60th floors, the 61st floor obviously had signs of spatial folding technology, with a much larger area and far more exchange counters than expected. As he checked around, he quickly had a realization. Item Name: Vampire Marquis Primordial Blood Exchange Price: 100 Golden Merit Points ... Item Name: Golden Armored Giant Beast Primordial Blood Exchange Price: 120 Golden Merit Points ... Item Name: Vampire Duke Primordial Blood Exchange Price: 1500 Golden Merit Points ... Most of the items in these counters were Primordial Blood from Fourth Rank or even Fifth Rank creatures, and Song Chi even saw the Primordial Blood of that Golden Armored Giant Beast. However, these sources of Primordial Blood, which had a strong attraction for other Torch Ship Captains, were of no interest to him, except for a brief examination at the counter with the Vampire Duke Primordial Blood of the Fifth Rank Level. Besides these Primordial Blood, Song Chi also saw a Law Crystal of the wood attribute, the lowest kind, and other components of Orange and Red Quality, mostly main cannons and energy shields, which were of no use to Cang Qiong. With a furrowed brow, Song Chi had an ominous feeling in his heart. And indeed, his sixth sense was not wrong, as he browsed all the way to the 69th floor and still found no components related to Spiritual protection. Holding onto his last bit of hope, he stepped onto the 70th floor of the Merit Tower. Two minutes later, as expected, there were still no Spiritual protection components, but this time there was a slight gain. In front of a counter on the 70th floor of the Merit Tower, Song Chi stopped in his tracks. In front of him, inside this counter, there was a component that radiated a burning orange light. Hmm... an orange Shipborne Secondary Cannon. Shadow Breaker Cannon lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Shadow Demon-Breaking Feature 2: Secondary Cannon Might increased by 45% Consumption: 5/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 6.2 No need for buffer and charge UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Spectral Energy Points, 10kg of Shadow Stone {Shadow Demon-Breaking: The secondary cannon has a 1% chance to trigger the Demon-Breaking effect with each attack, temporarily weakening the enemy units surface energy shield by 1% of the current Shield Value, with the same Energy Shield being weakened by up to 10% of the highest Shield Value.} At first glance, a 1% chance seemed pitifully low, but upon further consideration, it wasnt quite so. First of all, these were just the attributes at lv0, and once the Enhancement Level went up, the numbers would inevitably increase significantly. Secondly, dont forget this was a secondary cannon with no buffer time limit, under continuous fire, the chance of triggering was actually not as low as one might imagine. He glanced down at the exchange price. 110 Golden Merit Points After a brief consideration, Song Chi decided to make the exchange, as Cang Qiong had been promoted to Second Rank for two years, and of the four secondary cannons, only two were currently mounted, indeed looking a bit shabby. Of course, before exchanging, Song Chi didnt forget to try to go to the 71st floor, but the outcome was clear, even though he had more than 200 Golden Merit Points in his account, he was still stopped. To continue to the 71st floor, it required more than 500 Golden Merit Points. Stay tuned for updates on novelhall.Co?m Knowing this, Song Chi instantly lost interest, as 500 Golden Merit Points was an amount he couldnt gather in a short time. Although there were still more than a dozen corpses in that ancient battlefield of the stars, comparable to the peak of Fourth Rank, it was not simple for Cang Qiong to go and collect them, as a number of safe routes had to be established in advance, and this wasnt something that could be accomplished overnight. Even though he had already commanded that half-step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race to continue exploring for safe routes, and now a large number of Humanoid Alien Races were exploring with creatures from the asteroid belts, it was estimated that it would take at least two years to fully open over a dozen safe routes. After all, the furthest corpse of ten thousand meters was nearly a hundred thousand kilometers from the spatial wormhole exit. Without giving it any more thought, after exchanging for the Shadow Breaker Cannon, Song Chi didnt linger and left the Merit Tower, heading straight back to Green Moon Manor. With only seven days left to him, he had no time to waste. In the free stall area of the Ruins Market, inside Cang Qiong. After mounting the Shadow Breaker Cannon, he immediately began to enhance it. Chapter 455 - 243: Orange Shadow Breaker Cannon_2 ``` On the way, it cost him hundreds of Zero Rank, First Rank, and Second Rank Floating Land Origins, plus 120 Titanium Crystals to enhance this orange secondary cannon to lv30. As he already had over six figures of Second Rank Floating Land Origins, Song Chis enhancement of up to the Third Rank was without any delay. After pondering for a dozen seconds, he still decided to continue enhancing. Using hundreds of Third Rank Floating Land Origins + 420 Titanium Crystals + 2 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origins + 1 Law Stone, this component was finally enhanced to lv40. As for its attributes, Song Chi only cared about its "Shadow Breaker" feature. {Shadow Breaker: The secondary cannon has a 20% chance with each attack to trigger the Demon-Breaking effect, temporarily weakening the enemy units surface energy shield by 10% of its current Shield Value, with a maximum of 50% of the highest Shield Value for the same Energy Shield.} As expected, with the enhancement to lv40, the effect of this feature had indeed become very significant. As long as his luck wasnt too bad, he could essentially reduce the enemy units Shield Value by 10% every five shots, and when fully triggered, the enemy units Energy Shield would forever only have half of its Shield Value in the face of Cang Qiong. This effect might not be top-ranked, but it definitely couldnt be considered weak, and Song Chi was sufficiently satisfied. He didnt linger too much on this, but instead turned his attention to the [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon] component. This blue secondary cannon was the first secondary cannon on Cang Qiong and the main contributing component during the initial exploration of the Buluo Civilization Ruins. Although its now somewhat lagging behind the pace of Cang Qiong, since it doesnt require Titanium Crystals, and with Song Chi currently having an ample supply of Third Rank Floating Land Origins, plus having the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] component when replacing it in the future, there is no need to waste enhancement resources, so he directly brought it to the blue components limit, lv39. As for the [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon], since it required Titanium Crystals, Song Chi decided not to proceed after thinking about it, as 2000 Titanium Crystals, though seemingly a lot, really cant withstand several rounds of consumption during the enhancement of Third and Fourth Rank components. His gaze shifted from the secondary cannon components to the [Totem Spirit Column] component. This component, currently at enhancement level lv30, couldnt affect Fourth Rank creatures, which made Song Chi, who had a Fourth Rank Void Demon enslaved, far from satisfied. The Void Demons own attack capability was extremely formidable, and if it could further gain the enhancement of the Totem Pattern and the Totem True Body, its Combat Power would surge tremendously once again. So, like with the [Shadow Breaker Cannon] before, he spent hundreds of strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 420 Titanium Crystals + 2 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin + 1 Law Stone, and it was also enhanced to lv40. After reaching lv40, the components Faith Pool rose to 300,000, and Song Chi also converted the Fourth Rank Void Demon into a worshipper of the Cold Moon Snow Python, successfully engraving the Totem Pattern onto it. In the future, as long as its within the coverage of the [Totem Spirit Column], it can actively activate the Totem Pattern or Totem True Bodys ability, further boosting its combat power, akin to having an additional burst capability. However, aside from this, Song Chi discovered something: with the [Totem Spirit Column] enhanced to the Fourth Rank and a contract established with an official Fourth Rank worshipper, the Cold Moon Snow Python, a Half-Step Fourth Rank Totem Spirit Beast, seemed to have undergone some unknown changes. Hiss hiss hiss! By his shoulder, the mini-formed white little snake kept hissing, with a continuous sound coming from its mouth. Continue reading at novelhall.Co?m Sensing its restlessness, Song Chi took the initiative to inquire through a Mind Sound Transmission. "Whats wrong?" "Hiss hiss hiss!" The Cold Moon Snow Python still sent across hissing sounds, but this time it was through the Bridge of the Mind features transmission, and Song Chi understood its meaning. "Are you about to advance?" Gleefully, this news was quite delightful. Dozens of seconds later, his expression returned to calm. As a creature that could touch the Fourth Rank Level just on a piece of Third Rank Floating Land, Song Chi had never had any doubt about the potential of its bloodline, so he was somewhat prepared for this advancement. ``` But after calming down, Song Chi frowned again. He was of course happy about the prospect of his enslaved creatures advancing to the Fourth Rank, but now there was an obvious conflict in timing. In seven days, he needed to hurry to the Evil Buddha Continent, and clearly seven days was not enough for a Third Rank creature to complete its transformation to the Fourth Rank. For a moment, Song Chi felt a headache coming on. After thinking for a while, he finally decided to use mind sound transmission to force the Cold Moon Snow Python to suppress its impulse to advance. He now had two choices. First, let the Cold Moon Snow Python stay in Dragon Spine Continent and report to his family to occupy a Fourth-Rank Source Eruption Eye and attempt to break through to the Fourth Rank on its own later. Second, stop its current impulse to advance and wait until after his trip to the Evil Buddha Continent was over. The outcome of the first choice was clearwithout the totem spirit beast, the "Totem Spirit Column" component would naturally fall into a state of temporary disuse, and for the upcoming mission on the Evil Buddha Continent, he could no longer count on this component. The second choice, though a waste of an opportunity to advance in the short term, was not a major concern. With the innate gift of the Cold Moon Snow Python and the resources at Song Chis disposal, the chance for it to advance again later would certainly not be small. After careful consideration, Song Chi chose to suppress the current impulse to advance and decided to revisit the matter after his journey to the Evil Buddha Continent was complete. Having enhanced the "Totem Spirit Column," the next component to strengthen was the "Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar." This orange radar was currently at lv39, which had always been a bit of an annoyance for Song Chi. As the eyes of a Torch Warship, its importance was self-explanatory. How could its enhancement level fall behind other fundamental components? A flash of light passed by, and this component was officially enhanced to the Fourth Rank, with a significant increase in attributes. (PS: To avoid accusations of padding the story, I wont list the data.) With each of these components now strengthened one by one, other resources were manageable, but only about 1000 pieces of Titanium Crystal remained. At least six hundred of those needed to be reserved for potential high-quality spiritual protection components that may be acquired later, leaving not much to use. Thinking it over, Song Chi considered the "Plasma Guardian," which was, after all, an individual shield capable of saving lives. Every time he recalled or left Cangqiong, he would reinforce himself with one, but having it at the Third Rank was too lowupgrading to the Fourth Rank would be safer. Soon, another 265 pieces of Titanium Crystal, one strand of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, one Law Stone, and several hundred strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin were used, and this component was enhanced to lv40. It could now generate a shield count of 50/50, while the shield value of the Plasma Shield increased from the previous 306,000 to 3,230,000 points. Satisfied with such a shield value, Song Chi calculated that even if hit head-on by a Fourth Rank Warships main cannon of purple quality, this individual shield would not instantly shatter, giving him a moment to react and enter the Ruins Market. "Phew!" With the enhancement of this component finished, it also signified the end of this round of strengthening for the Cangqiong. Song Chi retracted the Cangqiong and stepped in front of the Fixed-Point Launch Pad at the side of the Ruins Market. During the previous months journey to the Blood Bodhi Floating Land, in order not to waste time collecting Blood Bodhi, he had not opened Ruins Market trades. Now, however, he could not delay any longer. He was still hoping to obtain the spiritual protection component he wanted from Luofu Sword Sect, which was backing Zhou Ping. As for the trade item, naturally, it was that hundred-thousand-year Thunderstruck Wood. The lv27 Fixed-Point Launch Pad was quickly activated, and soon after, nearly a hundred void portals materialized at the entrance of the Ruins Market, awaiting discovery and entry by the Starry Sea Alien Race. On the second floor of the inn, Goblin Luke, who had been impatiently waiting for the trade in the Ruins Market that continued for nearly twenty days, rushed out of his room and hurried to the mineral resource exchange shop, eager to carry out a new trade of 2 million Terrastones. Indeed, as the trading time between the two sides gradually extended, the Viscounts Mansion behind him also quietly expanded, enlarging the sales channels, with the monthly purchase volume gradually increasing. Over just more than two years, it had grown from a monthly entry of 500,000 to the current figure of 2 million. And from this single trade alone, Song Chi and the Tenth Direct Vein behind him could profit nearly a million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, truly the benefit of transdimensional trade. PS: The double Monthly Ticket event is in its last few hours, if you have tickets, please cast them to us quickly! Chapter 456 - 244: Orange Glory [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele] Compared to the bustling Goblin Luke, Zhou Ping, who had reached the initial peak of the Foundation Establishment, appeared much more tranquil. Hmm... how does the saying go? He had a few traces of transcendence, an aura of an immortal free from worldly attachments. However, this was only until he hadnt stepped into the newly opened sundry shop by Song Chi. Shortly after entering the shop, which displayed a wide variety of goods, Zhou Pings eyes were fixed on several items at the most conspicuous part of the store. They were the ten-thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Wood and the ten-thousand-year-old Spirit Grass, among a few others he had recently obtained from the Divine Palaces treasury. Perhaps knowing that he couldnt hide his change in expression from the formidable existence behind the Ruins Market, Zhou Ping didnt bother to conceal it, and quickly inquired: "Sir, how may I exchange for this ten-thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Wood?" The projection screen in the middle of the shop rapidly changed, eventually forming a line of text. [Exchange for goods, preference for Strange Objects that protect the Divine Soul!] Upon seeing this line, Zhou Ping stirred the mana within his body to open his waist-hanging Storage Bag, sending his divine sense into it to swiftly rummage through its contents. After a while, his expression darkened; among the various items prepared by the Luofu Sword Sect this time, none were the required Divine Soul protective Strange Objects. He remained silent for quite some time, organizing his thoughts before speaking again: "Sir, I do not have the appropriate items with me this time. I wonder if it would be possible to reserve this piece of Thunderstruck Wood for now? When the exchange resumes next month, I will surely bring a suitable Divine Soul protective Strange Object!" Naturally, Song Chi wouldnt agree. He couldnt wait a month, as his departure to the Evil Buddha Continent was in just seven days. After pondering for a moment, the text on the projection screen changed again. [No need for such trouble, lend this Ruins Market Walking Rank for your use!] As the text appeared, a flash of silver-white brilliance streaked before Zhou Ping, and without perceiving any spatial fluctuations, the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] seemingly manifested out of thin air before him. Ripples of astonishment flitted through his eyes, and Zhou Pings heart was anything but calm. He had long coveted the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] but had never been able to possess it. Who would have thought that he would stumble upon it today, by such fortuitous coincidence? Even if it was to be retrieved immediately after this use, it was still thrilling for him. After all, this [Ruins Market Walking Rank] was far more powerful compared to the [Ruins Market Guest Token]. Yet he was also shrewd, not leaving hastily; instead, he stayed in the Ruins Market for several hours. After the number of Alien Race members in the market surpassed two thousand and he had meticulously recorded the most popular ores, Spirit Grass, and other resources, he then returned to the Ruins Market guest rooms and voluntarily exited the Market. ... Primordial Continent, Luofu Realm, Luofu Sword Sect. Almost three years ago, the Luofu Sword Sect reversed its decline that had set in after the seclusion of the highest elders. They began to refine a variety of rare elixirs, which had become rare due to the near extinction of the necessary Spirit Grass and materials, thus attracting many customers. First came the individual cultivators and then the disciples and elders of the great Sects came to purchase elixirs in succession. As a result, the Sects nearly bankrupt finances gradually stabilized, and as time went on, the Sect also saw steady improvements in Artifact Refining and ore sales. This spurred on the prosperity of the Sect and captured the attention of many Immortal Cultivation Sects across the Primordial Continent. Today, at Luofu Sword Sects Heavy Sword Peak, in the area of the true disciples cave dwellings. Enjoy exclusive adventures from novelhall.Co?m With a fluctuation of an enchantment, Zhou Ping, who was at the initial peak of the Foundation Establishment, stepped out from a cave dwelling. This anomaly immediately attracted the high attention of several core elders of Heavy Sword Peak. As mana surged around them, Zhou Ping felt a breeze pass by, and three elders with white hair and beards appeared before him. "Peak Master, elders..." Before Zhou Ping could finish, the Peak Master of Heavy Sword Peak, an elder at the Nascent Soul Stage from the Primordial Continent, spoke with a heavy tone: "What happened? Its been less than five hours, did something happen at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market?" Seeing that both the Peak Master and the two elders looked eager, Zhou Ping didnt dare to be complacent and quickly explained the situation. "Ten-thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Wood, really?" The gleam in the Peak Master of Heavy Sword Peaks eyes flickered. If it was indeed the ten-thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Wood, as long as the Sword Sect Master refined it carefully for a hundred years, it could become a powerful Spiritual Treasure. With a longer period of refinement and the addition of other rare materials, it might even evolve into a Divine Tool. Seeing Zhou Ping nod his head solemnly, not seeming to be deceiving, the Peak Master of Heavy Sword Peak waved his hand, and the scenery before everyone changed. In an instant, they had arrived inside the Sect Main Hall. In the Sects blessed land behind the Main Hall, sensing the change, the Luofu Sword Sect Master, who was at the Divinity Transformation stage, quietly appeared. Upon seeing Zhou Ping, the Sect Masters expression mirrored that of the elders from Heavy Sword Peak earlier. However, after hearing the explanation from the Peak Master of Heavy Sword Peak, he nodded lightly, then his expression became serious again. "Divine Soul protective heaven-and-earth treasures... that could be troublesome." Divine Soul protective treasures were not that difficult; as a Fifth Rank Artifact Refiner and with the profound Artifact Refining heritage of the Luofu Sword Sect, he could refine two types of them. However, heaven-and-earth treasures were rare, and even a Divinity Transformation Sect like the Luofu Sword Sect might not have them in their treasury. "Lets go and take a look together, hopefully, theres something suitable in the treasury..." With that, all five disappeared from the Sect Main Hall. A few minutes later, when they reappeared, they already had three items in their hands. Chapter 457 - 244: Orange Glory [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele]_2 One of these three items emitted a purple light, while the other two glowed with an orange hue. A few people exchanged glances, and then the sect master spoke: "A hundred-thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Wood, the purple quality of heaven and earth treasures is probably not enough. Zhou Ping, you should take these two orange quality treasures back to the Ruins Market and see if either can catch the eye of the Ruins Market Lord." "Yes, Sect Master!" ... In the midst of the Ruins Market, just as Song Chi was getting a little anxious, Zhou Ping finally walked out from the third floor of the inn. Returning to the general store, he did not dawdle. With a slap on his storage bag, an object emitting a thick orange glow appeared in his hand. Outside, in front of a stall in the free trading area, Song Chi, disguised as a "humanoid alien race," murmured to himself: "As expected of a Fifth Rank Daoist Sect, a Divinity Transformation Sect, to offer an orange quality divine soul defense strange object..." Muttering to himself, his heart was filled with excitement. Having an orange quality spiritual defense component would make his upcoming journey to the Evil Buddha Continent much safer. However, when the Power of Laws enveloped the Starry Sea strange object, a chill settled in his heart. [Strange Object: Soul-calming Stone] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: No] [Note: A strange mineral stone bred in the unique environment of the Primordial Continent, it has a singular purpose.] "It cant be transformed into ship components..." The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. At this moment, one could imagine the frustration in Song Chis heart. He had thought he would acquire something that could ensure a safe journey on the Evil Buddha Continent, but in the end, it was all for naught. [Does not meet the requirements!] After a brief reply, the Power of Laws in the shop circulated, preparing to retrieve the [Ruins Market Walking Command] from Zhou Pings hand. But at that moment, he swiftly took out another object glowing with orange light. Compared to the first [Soul-calming Stone], this second orange-light emitting strange object was larger, more like a special stone pier. Once Song Chi sent his Power of Laws over to it, this time it finally gave him a huge surprise. [Strange Object: Soul Subduing Stone Eye] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: {Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele}] [Note: A cornerstone of the Soul Cleansing Great Formation from the Primordial Continents Taiyi Sect, which has suppressed the formation for countless years. Bathed in the baptism of the endless soul-cleansing power, it finally turned into a rare orange quality treasure.] Together with the Power of Laws, Song Chis Spectral Energy also quickly touched the stone pier, simultaneously acquiring the attributes of the corresponding ship component. Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Soul Subduing Stele Feature 2: Soul-sealing Mark Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Once equipped, it will automatically generate a Soul-sealing Aura inside the starship that corresponds to the enhancement rank, capable of defending against most methods aimed at divine souls (spiritual, soul). UpRank Requirement: 10 wisps of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 Spectral Energy Points, 10kg Soul Crystal {Soul Subduing Stele: Upon being installed on the warship, a phantom Soul Subduing Stele will automatically condense within the captains Ancestral Torch, possessing the ability to protect the spiritual mind and resist external spiritual attacks} {Soul-sealing Mark: Consumes 2000 Spectral Energy Points, allows the user to cast a Soul-sealing Mark on a designated target within a 3-meter range, sealing the targets spirit and mildly affecting their reaction speed} Without a doubt, the Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele was exactly what Song Chi had been looking for; however, its second feature seemed somewhat superfluous. In an era of starship duels, what was the point of a 3-meter range? Moreover, he estimated that the growth value of this feature wouldnt be high, given its already evident starting point. Song Chi couldnt help but feel some regret. If this second feature had been a bit better, the component would have undoubtedly been top rank, but he didnt reject it. After all, the chances of finding another orange-quality spiritual mind defense component in the short term were slim to none, and more importantly, compared to the second feature, the first feature was excellentabsolutely a top-rank feature. Originally, the effect of the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele] was limited in scope, only working within the warship. Once the warship was recalled or if one strayed too far from it, the captain would no longer enjoy the effects of the Divine Soul Guard. However, this first feature had nothing to do with proximity. As long as he remained the owner of Cang Qiong, the phantom Soul Subduing Stele left in his mind by the other party would never vanish. Combined with the Seed of Torchs enhancement, this protective effect would be far superior than the ordinary. To this, although Song Chi inwardly agreed, he did not give a clear response. Continue your adventure at novelhall.Co?m As an avid reader of novels in his previous life, he knew well how crucial thunderstruck wood is in Daoist and Immortal Sects, let alone those aged for a terrifying hundred thousand years. Therefore, his reply was brief. [Not enough!] Those two words conveyed a lot; most importantly, that while the [Soul Stone Eye] met his requirements, it wasnt valuable enough. To put it simply, the price had to be raised! As for this, the Luofu Sword Sect had already made preparations. Zhou Ping quickly took out a large black cloth bag from his storage bag. Compared to the usual bags that held 50 titanium crystals, this bag was clearly much more bulging. When the Power of Laws swept over it, Song Chis eyes brightened slightly. 1000 titanium crystals. "My lord, what do you think of 1000 titanium crystals plus this Soul Stone Eye?" Song Chi was silent for a moment before he controlled the projection screen to reply. [Acceptable!] In addition to that, Zhou Ping also exchanged for the ten-thousand-year-old Wooden Spirit Flower and the thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit. This time, he did not use titanium crystals nor Starry Sea Oddities, but what was known as Spiritual Mechanism in the Primordial Continent and Floating Land Origin in the Shattered Starry Sea. 100 threads of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin + 5 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. After the continuous exchanges of the three items, Song Chi, watching from a gods perspective, had an epiphany. A brand new channel for trading suddenly sprung up in his mind. From the choices Zhou Ping made, Song Chi deduced that the Primordial Continent was nearly identical to the novels he had read in his past lifethey urgently needed all sorts of Spirit Grass and Spirit Fruits to concoct various miraculous elixirs. Even though 99.9% of these elixirs could only be consumed by them, ineffective for outsiders, this did not impede their demand for various kinds of Spirit Grass. And this was the new trading channel Song Chi mentioned. Ordinary elixirs could not be resold, but the various Spirit Grasses and Spirit Fruits they needed were completely unrestricted. How vast was Dragon Spine Continent with its countless flora? And how many medium-low level Floating Lands were under the control of the Song Family? If he could truly cultivate and collect the Spirit Grass and Spirit Fruits that were extremely scarce in the Primordial Continent, initiating trade with them, certainly, it would prove to be a trading channel of astonishing potentialperhaps even surpassing the monthly Terrastone deals with Goblin Luke. Goblin Lukes backing, the Viscounts Mansion, had long been in decline, with limited energy behind it, hence the capacity to absorb only a certain amount of Terrastones. The Luofu Sword Sect, however, was a real Divinity Transformation Sect of the Fifth Rank. The Sect controlled an entire realm of Luofu, with energy at its disposal, sales channels, and demands that the Viscounts Mansion backing Luke could never match. If this sustainable trading channel came into fruition, Song Chis future earnings would be remarkable. And another key point was that he had recorded the Spirit Grasses and Fruits Zhou Ping had deliberately acquired in the past. With this, he could target his collections and pricing more effectively, maximizing benefits. Chapter 458 - 245: Genetic Bloodline Enhancement · Stellar Sea Excellent Lifeform With this in mind, Song Chi had already decided that as soon as this trade ended, he would immediately bring this matter to the agenda. Not only within the Tenth Direct Vein, but he also planned to list the corresponding herbs, Spirit Fruits, and other items for detailed purchasing in the entire Dragon Spine Continent forum. Including purchase prices, detailed catalogues, purchase restrictions, and so on. In doing so, not only would it be the Tenth Direct Vein responding, but also the familys ten major Direct Veins, the two Great Veins, the Ancestral Vein, and the vast numbers of collateral relatives, all of whom could potentially take up the task he posted. The family base was astonishing, and even under the best-developed Ancestral Vein, there were those living in hardship. These people were different from those with elder support; the configurations on their ships were mediocre, and every exploration of the Alien Star Domain was a gamble with their lives as the stakes. Compared to that, a non-dangerous material collection job that could earn ample resources was certainly what these people desperately sought. ... While musing, Zhou Ping had already left the general store and, just like Goblin Luke and Elon of the Star Origin Empire, he made his way into the Oddity Exchange Shop, finding it difficult to walk away once inside. All the Alien Races who entered the Oddity Exchange Shop had their eyes glued to the dazzling red and orange lights emanating from the highest curio cabinets in the shop. "Red Quality heaven and earth treasures!!!" Zhou Pings heart pounded wildly. If this were the past, when he was just a minor Outer Sect Disciple, perhaps he would not have understood the significance of a Red Quality heaven and earth treasure, but now it was different. He had long been listed as a true disciple of Heavy Sword Peak, and his horizons were not what they were more than two years ago. Based on what he currently knew, even the Luofu Sword Sect, which had inherited thousands of years of history, could hardly claim to have Red Quality heaven and earth treasures in their possession, as such treasures were exceedingly rare. The only information he had heard about Silver Quality heaven and earth treasures was regarding the Taiyi Immortal Gate. In the world of cultivation, there were rumors that the Taiyi Immortal Gate possessed a legacy Immortal Artifact known as the Taiyi Primordial Tower. It was said that this Taiyi Primordial Tower, an unparalleled Immortal Artifact, was forged from a Red Quality heaven and earth treasure. As for the Taiyi Immortal Gate itself, it was undoubtedly the leader of the Immortal Way throughout the entire Primordial Continent. It was said that its lineage had nearly spanned a hundred thousand years, and the Taiyi domain it controlled was the largest domain on the whole Primordial Continent. "Indeed, the great existence behind the Zhu Tian Ruins Market is of an astonishing origin; they can procure Red Quality heaven and earth treasures as if its nothing..." With that thought, Zhou Ping shook his head firmly and forcibly pulled back his eager gaze before quietly leaving the Oddity Exchange Shop. Your next journey awaits at novelhall.Co?m Upon returning to the third floor of the inn, to the Market Walking Room, and taking advantage of the fact that the Ruins Market Walking Rank had not yet been reclaimed, he hurriedly left the Ruins Market eager to report back to the sects higher-ups. In the free stall area, Song Chis lips curved slightly upward as he witnessed the whole scene. The Red and Orange Oddities in the Oddity Exchange Shop were none other than the [Spatial Attribute Law Crystal] and [Metal Attribute Law Crystal] that he had just acquired. Was he really intending to sell them? Of course not. The reason for showcasing these two Law Crystals was actually to further elevate the mystique and power associated with his position as the Ruins Market Lord. In simpler terms, it was to enhance the prestige of himself, as well as that of the Ruins Market. Just imagine, what kind of strength would an individual capable of casually putting forward Red Curios for exchange possess? But that was just it. Naturally, Song Chi had no intention of actually trading away the two Law Crystals; more so, he used them as a promotional tool to enhance the reputation and the quality of the trades at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. The actions of someone like Zhou Ping fit perfectly into his plan. ... Time passed quickly, and after Zhou Ping, there were no further incidents. Song Chi continued to acquire Storage Capsules from Elon, and the number he had stockpiled had already surpassed six figures, but he still had no intention of selling them. According to his plan, he would reveal this potentially lucrative product only after successfully securing a family ranking position and after the Furious Lion had been successfully upgraded to a Zhulu Warship, lowering the likelihood of family inquiry. After all, both the identities of a family ranking and a direct grandchild of a Fourth Rank Clan Elder were not to be taken lightly. Tens of hours later, the trading session at the Ruins Market came to an end. He had planned to summon the Cang Qiong immediately to quickly load the component of the Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele, but suddenly, Song Chis attention was drawn to the Ruins Market Secret Realm beneath his feet. "To think it meets the conditions to upgrade to lv28..." Song Chi was pleasantly surprised. A significant amount of time had passed since the Ruins Market had upgraded from the First Rank, and the difficulty of leveling up had clearly increased considerably from the First Rank, which had left him, who had been particularly looking forward to the changes after the Third Rank, feeling helpless. But now, if the Ruins Market was upgraded to lv28, it meant that after just one more level, the Ruins Market could attempt to advance to the Third Rank. With this in mind, Song Chi was certainly excited. Compared to enhancing the components of the Cang Qiong, a Great Rank advancement of the Ruins Market was clearly more important. Apart from its direct relation to his own practice of the Guidance Technique, there was another significant reasonevery Great Rank advancement of the Ruins Market led to major changes. He remembered that when he had gone from Zero Rank to the First Rank, he gained two new abilities: the [Ruins Market Guest Token] and the [Spatial Anchor Point]. When advancing from the First Rank to the Second Rank, it was the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] and the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] that he acquired. Chapter 459 - 245: Genetic Bloodline Enhancement - Stellar Sea Excellent Lifeform_2 Now that I think about it, which of these four new abilities isnt profoundly astonishing? This is why Song Chi has always had great expectations for the Ruins Markets upgrade to Third Rank. "I hope I can be promoted soon..." He casually enhanced the Ruins Market itself as well as the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room][Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform][Spectral Energy Protective Array] to lv28 and then returned to the free trading area. He recalled the Cang Qiong. Two minutes later, the orange-quality [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele] component had been strengthened all the way to lv40. Looking at the attributes, the Soul-sealing Aura it emanated had officially reached the Fourth Rank Level, and the "Soul Subduing Stele" feature that could be condensed within the Ancestral Torch was also at the Fourth Rank, strong enough to resist attacks and invasions by Fourth Rank Level Divine Souls. Experience more on novelhall.Co?m Beyond that was the Soul-sealing Mark feature. After being strengthened to the Fourth Rank, its effective range increased from 3 meters to 300 meters, which is still negligible for starry space warfare, but it was a significant improvement from before, albeit a small consolation. He originally thought of further enhancing this component, but after checking his remaining Titanium Crystals, he decided to stop. Even though he still had just over a thousand Titanium Crystals, including the 1000 Zhou Ping had given him earlier, the problem was that the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] component still needed further enhancement. In order to meet the energy supply balance requirements of the Cang Qiong, this component had already been enhanced to lv44. However, with the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] component enhanced to the Fourth Rank and the previous [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele], the current energy supply was once again insufficient, so he had no choice but to continue strengthening the orange engine component. Since he still had enough Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and Law Stones for the time being, Song Chi simply enhanced the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] to the highest level that the ships structure could reach, which was lv49. After enhancing it to lv49, it goes without saying that the components energy supply efficiency significantly increased, and there was no need to worry about the warships energy supply for the time being. However, Song Chi didnt feel too much joy over this because the current energy surplus was based on the premise of not adding any new high-rank components. That meant if he were to acquire high-quality, energy-consuming ship components in the future, he would not be able to install them at will, and even if he did install them, they couldnt be enhanced to a high level. Otherwise, the Cang Qiong would face an energy supply shortage. Thinking of this, Song Chi frowned deeply. "I either have to speed up the Cang Qiongs promotion to a Cruiser and my Torch Seed to the orange-quality, or I need to accelerate the opening of Chicang 004 Cultivation Secret Realm and allow the sixth-rank Silver Apple to fully recover..." With his mind quickly assessing the situation, two solutions emerged. If the Cang Qiong was promoted to a Cruiser and his Seed of Torch reached orange quality, all components on the warship could continue to be enhanced to the Fifth Rank, thereby naturally solving the energy supply issue. Meanwhile, the large six-rank Silver Apple could upgrade the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] component from orange to red quality. By then, even if the enhancement level remained the same, the energy supply efficiency would see a substantial improvement. Song Chi rubbed his forehead, realizing that both options needed to be prioritized. Until the Cang Qiong becomes a Cruiser, and the Seed of Torch is upgraded to orange quality, the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] component will not be able to be enhanced to the Fifth Rank. To continue delving deeper into the wreckage of the Tri-Eye Race flagship, he must hasten this process. As for accelerating the Cultivation Secret Realm, it is a free speed-up with a fixed cooldown time; the sooner its used, the sooner the cooldown. Every additional day of delay is simply a waste of time. The acceleration of the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm is about to end, so he would soon be able to start this second task. He checked his resources; he had less than seven hundred Titanium Crystals left, just over a hundred strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, and exactly 25 Law Stones remaining. After some thought, for the sake of caution, Song Chi enhanced the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele] a few more times, strengthening it to lv44. Although the aura and the condensed stele remained at the Fourth Rank, there are differences within the same rank. After reaching lv44, the Soul-sealing Aura and the phantom Soul Subduing Stele were capable of withstanding the influence of all ordinary Fourth Rank Level Divine Souls. Unless faced with an attack by a peak Fourth Rank Divine Soul, it would be tough for them to harm him. ... At the Green Moon Manor, in the compound designated for his uncle and aunt, Song Chi met his aunt once again. He had initially planned to utilize the Blood Bodhi and Divine Tempering Fruits as soon as possible in the coming days, but considering the hundreds of thousands of low-rank Blood Bodhis he carried, he felt it was better to hand them over to the Ancestral Vein first. Upon receiving the small mountain of Blood Bodhis, Zhao Hongxue did not show much surprise. Song Chi had a habit of making such grand offerings from time to time, and she had grown accustomed to it. But it was not a gift for nothing; after all, these were contributions to the Ancestral Vein, which belonged to the public assets. Although the Ancestral Vein had nothing to compensate at the moment, the contribution points that should be recorded were not omitted. For instance, the several hundred titanium crystals that Song Chi had withdrawn from the public assets were deducted from his contributions. Looking at the several million additional contribution points he now had, Song Chi was not particularly concerned. The Ancestral Vein was just starting to flourish, and with many items already taken for the upgrade of the Furious Lion, the common secret vault didnt hold many valuable items at present. Song Chi estimated that his millions in contribution points would be difficult to spend anytime soon. Nevertheless, he decided to take a stroll through the secret vault, and to his small delight, found something useful. Within the vault, he actually discovered a palm-sized piece of Heavenly Ridge Crystal, one of the four special resources possibly needed for the upgrade of an escort ship to a cruiser, and a rather rare one at that, unseen even in the Family Merit Hall. Song Chi immediately exchanged it for 30,000 contribution points. With this piece of Heavenly Ridge Crystal, two of the four special resources potentially required for the Cang Qiongs upgrade to a cruiser had been gatheredthe Heavenly Ridge Crystal and the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence. The two remaining were the Ice Origin Stone and the Third-Rank Blood Core. Song Chi had long been purchasing these remaining items at the Ruins Market, yet without any result thus far. The Third-Rank Blood Core was not too difficult; it was a crystal that might form inside the body of life entities following the path of blood. It was said that the Ancestral Vein controlled a Blood Continent, where the ruling race was the famous bloodline of vampires. If he reached out to the Ancestral Vein, there would be a chance to obtain it. However, the Ice Origin Stone was different. It could only be found in special Extreme Cold Continents and was considered exceedingly rare. After leaving his uncles compound, Song Chi returned home. He didnt worry too much about the Ice Origin Stone. Though rare, it wasnt to the extent of being encountered only once in a hundred years. He just needed to continue raising the stakes in the market transactions to acquire it, which shouldnt be a big problem. At this moment, the most important thing was to make use of the Blood Bodhi and the two Divine Tempering Fruits that had been in his possession for a while. The consumption of Blood Bodhi was straightforward; one simply needed to swallow it. The fruit would melt in the mouth, sweet with a hint of sweetness. Song Chi, being a Second-Rank lifeform, could only use Second-Rank Blood Bodhi. The moment the first Blood Bodhi entered his mouth, it was like he had drunk a sip of natural spring water with a hint of sweetness. However, that was only the initial sensation. Soon, Song Chi found that his blood seemed to boil. Within just half a minute, the temperature of his body had doubled. This condition lasted for about two minutes. As the boiling feeling subsided, Song Chi returned to his normal state and took the second Blood Bodhi. After consuming five consecutive Blood Bodhis, Song Chi began to feel a swelling pain all over his body, and a thick layer of black viscous substance had accumulated on his skin. His intuition told him that this was the limit his body could endure. Continuing to consume Blood Bodhis would be more harmful than beneficial. While there was a sense of anti-climax, Song Chi, the person concerned, had a different sensation. Despite only consuming five Blood Bodhis, he could clearly feel an all-around enhancement in his body. It was an indescribable sensation. In essence, it was as if he had changed his body entirely. If before consuming the five Blood Bodhis his body was that of a fifty-year-old middle-aged person, now, Song Chi felt as if he had returned to the prime of his life at thirty, when his body was at its peakof course, this was a comparison to an ordinary person from his previous life on Blue Star. "Is this the physical prowess possessed by an excellent species of the Starry Sea? Indeed, its much stronger than that of ordinary species," he muttered to himself. After a brief wash to clean his body, Song Chi quickly returned to the Ruins Market. He wanted to try practicing the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique to see what changes it would bring. Chapter 460 - 246: Sevenfold Mind Utilization·Hundred Arms Domain In the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, after Song Chi assumed the standard posture for the Guidance Technique, Spectral Energy began to circulate throughout his body, and at the same time, the rich Spectral Energy in the entire room also continuously infused into him. His cultivation session lasted only a quarter of an hour; once he confirmed the circulation speed of the Spectral Energy within his body, he immediately ceased the practice of the Guidance Technique. Now was not the time to practice the Guidance Technique; there were more important matters awaiting him. Upon leaving the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chis eyes sparkled with intense delight. After this short period of testing, he had basically determined the changes in his practice speed after the improvement of his genetic bloodline from a normal 20 points to over 30 points. Overall, his cultivation speed had increased by roughly 25% compared to before the genetic optimization. One must not underestimate this 25%; it wasnt a simple addition to the increase from his original cultivation speed, but a proportional multiplication with the bonus provided by the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. For example, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room at level 28 offered a 1960% enhancement to Spectral Energy cultivation, and now, with this additional 25% increase, his actual cultivation speed was not 1985% but a notable 2450%. The difference was quite evident. After his joy, Song Chis thoughts turned, and he considered whether to sell this Blood Bodhi Extract in the Ruins Market thereafter. After pondering for a moment, he ultimately shook his head and dismissed the idea for now. The Blood Bodhi was, after all, a unique resource of the Blood Bodhi Floating Land, and the Floating Land was tightly controlled by his family and the Golden Lion Marquis mansion, making consistent supply challenging. Moreover, the family themselves were in dire need of it and had strictly forbidden its trade; there was simply no necessity. And as mentioned before, the use of Blood Bodhi was greatly limited; aside from the lowest class of ordinary Starry Sea creatures, it only had a certain effect on those beings or groups whose bloodlines were already at some limit, thus the actual market was limited. As for the point that ordinary life-form groups accounted for more than eighty percent of the Starry Sea communities, when facing such ordinary Alien Races, he found it difficult to set a price. Setting it too low would be a thankless task for himself, and setting it too high would be out of reach for such ordinary beings. Considering all these factors, Song Chi therefore abandoned the idea of retrieving a part of that million Blood Bodhi Extracts from the storage. After vigorously moving about in the free stall area and slowly adjusting his state, he gradually adapted to the changes in his body. Half a day later, once his condition had returned to its peak, Song Chi retrieved a Divine Tempering Fruit from his Storage Capsule. This fruit, like any normal one, was simply eaten directly. Compared to the slightly sweet Blood Bodhi, the Divine Tempering Fruit was somewhat sour but overall not unpleasant to eat. Of course, Song Chi had no time to dwell on this matter; right after swallowing the Divine Tempering Fruit, he immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, his mind sinking deep into his brain as he began to visualize the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale - Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. Although waiting normally would also work, having the Visualization Diagram would improve the effect, so naturally, he wouldnt waste such an opportunity. With the Cultivation Secret Realm, there would be a continuous supply of Divine Tempering Fruits in the future, but no matter what, the effect of the first fruit was always the best, and he had to seize the opportunity. His sixfold Spiritual Force converged above the Mech Armor Projection over his head, with Song Chi distinctly feeling the swift depletion of his Spiritual Force. However, it didnt take long before a tremendous surge of Soul Power flowed into his Ancestral Aperture from within his body, and suddenly, his mind became exceptionally clear. Knowing that the clearer the visualization of the Mythical Mech Projection, the more potent the effect of the Divine Tempering Fruit, he hesitated no further before activating his Limit-breaking State. Once he officially entered the Limit-breaking State, the Sixfold Mind Utilization instantly increased to Sevenfold Mind Utilization; this caused an even more astonishing rate of Spiritual Force consumption, but the immense Soul Power provided by the Divine Tempering Fruit continued to replenish him. In this ebb and flow, Song Chi could distinctly feel his Spiritual Force steadily increasing. Time passed, and when Song Chi emerged from his visualization state, the effect of the Divine Tempering Fruit had long since dissipated, and he also realized that his Limit-breaking State had ended without him noticing. But at that moment, he discovered something remarkablehis thoughts had increased from six to seven, achieving the Sevenfold Mind Utilization in his ordinary state, not just when overloaded under the Limit-breaking State. "Sevenfold Mind Utilization, indeed..." At this moment, the joy in Song Chis heart couldnt be expressed with words; he could only contain his elation and quietly familiarize himself with the state of Sevenfold Mind Utilization. Meanwhile, the words "Divine Thought State" echoed in the depths of his heart. Experience more content on novelhall.Co?m Sixfold Mind Utilization to Ninefold Mind Utilization belonged to the third stage of the Ordinary Thought State. But to step into the Divine Thought State, which endowed the ability to comprehend the Laws and even control Mythical Mechs, one must achieve Tenfold Mind Utilization. With that thought, Song Chis eyes twinkled with anticipation. Now, if I could utilize sevenfold mind utilization, then after the third life sublimation, I should be able to further divide out two more thought threads, achieving ninefold mind utilization. With this, when I activate the limit-breaking state, I would just be able to touch the scope of the divine thought state. Although I cant maintain it for a long time, being able to do so as soon as I step into the Third Rank is still very satisfying to me. "Its just that I dont know if I could divide out another thought by using a few more Divine Tempering Fruits afterward." Clenching his fists tightly, Song Chi suppressed his somewhat accelerated heartbeat and turned to leave the Ruins Market. Though the power of his spirit gained a new breakthrough through the Divine Tempering Fruit, maintaining the limit-breaking state for a long time meant that he was extremely exhausted at this moment. He needed to recover overnight, so the second Divine Tempering Fruit would have to wait until tomorrow. The next day, Song Chi, awakening from a deep sleep, took the second Divine Tempering Fruit as planned. However, the result was as expected: the effect was far weaker than the first one. In fact, the outcome far exceeded his expectations. The effect of the second Divine Tempering Fruit was merely a third of the first ones, not even half. With such a result, it was natural that Song Chis mood was not great. "Indeed, its not very realistic to rely on the Divine Tempering Fruit, a high-rank divine soul resource, to enhance the power of the spirit multiple times..." You have to understand that this was only the second fruit. If he were to consume a third or fourth one afterward, the effect would probably diminish to an unimaginable extent. In such a case, even if he used more Divine Tempering Fruits in the future, it would likely be impossible to continue enhancing the power of the spirit. Sighing lightly, Song Chi quickly stopped dwelling on it. He was somewhat prepared for this fact since, if it were so easy to enhance the power of the spirit, Torch Ship Captains at the Third Rank who control the power of laws would probably not be so rare. He could only think of other methods in the future. As for temporarily controlling the spirit in the divine thought state with the limit-breaking state, he would never allow himself to just stop there. ... Time flew by quickly, with several days passing in the blink of an eye. Its still the White Jade Square at the foot of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, but compared to the last times huge crowd, the number of clan members gathered this time was much fewer. It wasnt out of a loss of interest in the upcoming sequence battles, but that the clans higher-ups didnt proactively reveal information about this second phase. The chaotic scene last time apparently left an impression on the clans higher-ups. With the clan already short of hands, the higher-ups were not keen on seeing clan members setting aside their tasks to cheer for the sequence battles, hence the current situation. In the sky above the square, it was still the Cang Mang Wuji, the Torch Ship of the family head, but this time, Song Chi and the other ten did not enter the ship. Instead, they each summoned their own flagship, quietly hovering around the Cang Mang Wuji. At that moment, ten matching light bands shot out from the body of the Zhulu Warship, firmly binding the flagships of Song Chi and the ten others, and then started the charging process for spatial transmission to the Alien Star Domain. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes revealed a hint of surprise. The ability to release ten matching light bands at once implied that the quality of this special fitting device installed on the flagship of family head Song Xuancang was not low. "It should be more than purple, at least an orange quality warship fitting device..." A strong sense of dizziness came over him, and before he could think further, the eleven warships vanished from the sky above White Jade Square. Evil Buddha Continent, Hundred Arms Domain, Desolate State. As the most desolate state within the Hundred Arms Domain, Desolate State is a rare barren land on the Seventh Rank Starry Sea Floating Land of the Evil Buddha Continent. Due to its lack of resources, population, and even scarce Spirit Meat Mountains, there are hardly any living beings here. Even those ubiquitous corrupt spirits and evil spirits are very rare in Desolate State. Nearly ten thousand meters underground, within a vast subterranean space, ten Torch Warships appeared silently amidst violent spatial fluctuations. Once they could see their surroundings clearly, Song Chi and the others felt a sense of surprise. It looked like they had been directly transported inside a mountain or underground, which was clearly different from the usual transmissions into open space. Although this space was not small, compared to the vastness of outer space, such a limited space was undoubtedly more dangerous. Knowing what everyone was thinking, the family head Song Xuancang explained, "This Evil Buddha Continent is considered top-tier among the Seventh Rank life-based Floating Lands, where the number of great Seventh Rank beings is not limited to one. Add to that the Star-Annihilating Starships from the Yaohan Kingdom above us as well as from the Violet Kingdom, the number of Seventh Rank beings converging here is probably close to ten. With such a terrifying lineup, let alone direct transmission to the vault of the Floating Land, even if we were to transmit outside of the starry space, once we officially enter the Evil Buddha Continent afterward, we would still be discovered by those Seventh Rank beings, and our lives would be at their mercy." Then, scanning the enclosed space, Song Xuancang continued, "The clan specially constructed several layers with hidden spirit stones in this underground space to insulate the spatial fluctuations produced by interstellar domain transmissions, thereby avoiding attention that those Seventh Rank beings might cast." Upon hearing this explanation, everyone quickly understood. Chapter 461 - 247: Seventh Rank Dominator - Ganoderma Meat Mountain Just what kind of divine skills do cosmic powerhouses of the Seventh Rank possess? Song Chi and others, of course, did not know. Their origins were still considered quite decent, but Dinghai Song Family was, after all, merely a Fifth Rank force, and the Fifth Rank ancestors in their clan were usually highly elusive, with secretive whereabouts. If even a Fifth Rank presence was rare to encounter, how could they speculate about the existence on the level of a Seventh Rank? Beings of such a caliber were already crowned as "Dominators" in the Shattered Starry Sea, superpowers that could look down upon boundless River Domains; the abilities they could control were simply beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Therefore, since the family head and the clans higher-ups had these concerns, there naturally was a necessity for them. No one would overly question them. Just as everyone had different thoughts, the voice of the family head Song Xuancang once again filled the air. "Alright, dont fret over this matter. Its merely one of the methods our clan uses to avoid danger. In fact, even if we were directly sent to the Vault of Heaven of the continent, the likelihood of being discovered by those beings is pretty slim." "Seventh Rank Dominators are indeed mighty, but the Evil Buddha Continent is not just for show. A Seventh Rank Floating Land, large enough to fit countless of our Dragon Spine Continents." Hearing this, the ten people including Song Chi had a flicker in their eyes, and their minds stirred greatly, especially Song Chi. What did it mean to be able to fit countless Dragon Spine Continents? As a citizen of Blue Star in his former life, with decades of life experience setting his perceptions, the thought of the Dragon Spine Continents terrifying size with a diameter of ten light-years was already enough to overturn his original understanding. A Starry Sea continent of ten light-years in size, who would believe that in his former world? Now, according to what the family head said, the Evil Buddha Continent seemed much larger than imagined. Initially, Song Chi had guessed it to be at most around a thousand light-years in size, but now it seemed to be far more, probably at least ten thousand light-years. Ten thousand light-years, what kind of concept was that? The Milky Way galaxy, where Blue Star was located in his previous life, had a diameter of only about one hundred thousand light-years. The thought that a continent floating in the Starry Sea could be terrifying enough to compare with the galaxy of his former world made it tough to calm Song Chis heart. But before he could think too much, the voice of family head Song Xuancang rang out again. "Even the perceptive range of a Seventh Rank life form is but a drop in the ocean compared to the entire Evil Buddha Continent." "Therefore, you need not proceed tentatively in your subsequent actions. The Hundred Arms Domain is an extremely remote area on the Evil Buddha Continent. The closest Seventh Rank Dominator is thousands of light-years away. The little disturbance you made wont reach their eyes." After saying this and seeing the expressions of the ten people on the projection screen relax a bit, Song Xuancang brought the topic back to the mission of this sequence struggle. "Alright, this is the mission information for the second phase of your sequence struggle. Take a look at it!" As soon as he finished speaking, the warships of Song Chi and the other nine almost simultaneously received a piece of information. Upon opening this information, everyone quickly got the details within. Sect: Evil Zen Temple Location: Blood Zen State in the Hundred Arms Domain Cultivation method: Eight-Armed Arhat Blood Zen Technique Members: Two Half-Step Fourth Rank members from the Evil Buddha Clan (Half-Body Blood Arhats), over twenty Third Rank members from the Evil Buddha Clan, and over a thousand below the Second Rank Surprisingly, the information in this document was not extensive, only containing an introduction to a branch of the Evil Buddha Clans Buddhist Sect within the Hundred Arms Domain. As everyone puzzled over this, Song Xuancangs timely explanation came through. Your journey continues with novelhall.Co?m "This Blood Zen Temple is a branch of the Hundred Arms Buddha Sect, the largest force of the Evil Buddha Clan in the Hundred Arms Domain. Inside it resides an Evil Buddha Sharira left by a Fifth Rank Ghost Bodhisattva. Your mission this time is to obtain this piece of orange top-quality Strange Object that has become a Bodhisattva Sharira." At this, the eyes of all ten tightened simultaneously, and various thoughts flashed through their minds. Song Chis expression did not change, but a trace of solemnity welled up inside him. According to the information provided by the family, there were two Half-Step Fourth Rank beings in the Evil Zen Temple, which was the most worrisome aspect. Although the defenses of Torch Warship Cangqiong had been verified to barely resist a direct confrontation with the Fourth Rank, would it be the same in the Evil Buddha Continent? As creatures indigenous to the Evil Buddha Continent, members of the Evil Buddha Clan were favored by the land, blessed by the Source rules of this Seventh Rank Starry Sea Floating Land beneath their feet. Could they simply be regarded as typical Half-Step Fourth Rank beings? The answer was obviously no. The rule enhancement from a Fourth Rank Floating Land could not be compared to the Source rule enhancement from a Seventh Rank Floating Land. It must be understood that even the Fifth Rank Dragon Spine Continent, under the enhancement of its Source rules, allowed members of the Song family to fight above their class, using Fourth Rank Combat Power to battle against the Fifth Rank, let alone the Evil Buddha Continent which was a Seventh Rank Floating Land. Even if the main adversary was merely at Half-Step Fourth Rank. Although this was related to the formidable individual Combat Power of the Torch Civilizations Torch Warships, Song Chi surmised that, under the enhancement of the Evil Buddha Continent, at least the two Half-Step Fourth Rank beings of the Evil Zen Temple possessed the Combat Power at the Peak of the Fourth Rank, and might even be touching the threshold of the Fifth Rank. It wasnt just Song Chi; everyone present understood this point, hence the momentary silence. Song Xuancang, however, did not add anything further. Without facing some real challenges, how could they force out everyones hidden strengths? And how to select the truly suitable family sequence? These whelps, each of them played their cards closer to their chest than the last. In that previous mission at the Blood Bodhi Floating Land, only a few had revealed their true power. Thinking this, Song Xuancangs indifferent eyes unintentionally swept over the virtual projections of Song Chi and Song Bei, before he continued: Chapter 462 - 247: Seventh Rank Dominators - Ganoderma Meat Mountain_2 "Alright, you all have two months from now to use whatever means necessary. The three individuals who contribute the most to acquiring that Buddha Sharira will successfully pass this Second Rank test," Having said this, the "Skycang Chaser" Zhulu Warship that hovered above everyone began to shrink gradually. This nearly four-thousand-meter-long warship ultimately transformed into a miniature form and was absorbed into the forehead of Song Xuancang, who was levitating in the void of this underground space. Not giving anyone time to react, a circle of Spectral Energy flared around Song Xuancang and rapidly spread outwards. In the next second, his figure disappeared abruptly, only to reappear in a corner of the underground space, where the exit channel was located. With Song Xuancangs figure completely vanishing from the underground space, the remaining ten members of the Song Chi group fell into a brief silence. About ten seconds later, Song Zes voice was the first to sound in the warships group communication channel. "Fellow clan brothers, I believe we all have our own trump cards, and our flagships possess extraordinary combat power. However, the Floating Land Origin beneath our feet is of the Seventh Rank, offering a level of rule enhancement far beyond our imagination. Those two Half-Step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan undoubtedly possess the combat power of the Peak of the Fourth Rank." Hearing this, although everyone had already guessed it, the atmosphere became extra tense. Its important to realize that our current flagships are only of the Second Rank, and though we have cruisers, there are only three. We might stand a chance against units barely stepping into the Fourth Rank, but against two with Peak Fourth-Rank Combat Power--theres no doubt, its impossible. Next to Song Ze, Song Gang, who originated from the Ancestral Veins, spoke indifferently: "What are you trying to say?" Song Ze didnt beat around the bush and shared his thoughts. "To secure the Buddha Sharira from under the noses of two members of the Evil Buddha Clan with Peak Fourth-Rank Combat Power, I believe no one can do it alone. Therefore, we must cooperate." "After all, the final spots for this mission are not just one. You all can show off your skills as you please. As for the final contribution ranking, I trust the clan will have their own judgment. Theres no need for us to argue. What do you think?" Unsurprisingly, Song Zes words received the agreement of most people, and Song Chi was no exception. With the "Cang Qiong," he was confident that he could hold out for a while against those two Half-Step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan, but if he were to be distracted searching for the Buddha Sharira, it would be difficult. After all, the Evil Zen Temple still had dozens of Third Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan. Under the enhancement of the Floating Land Origin rules, these beings could rival those barely stepping into the Fourth Rank. A single Fourth Rank Void Demon would not be able to handle this. "I think its feasible. We must act together; Peak Fourth-Rank Combat Power is not something any one of us can confront head-on..." After a few words, everyone quickly agreed to the joint action, and no one refused. Having decided on the joint action, they once again discussed more detailed planning for their next steps. Not to mention anything else, at least they would have to make meticulous arrangements for the upcoming battle against the two Half-Step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan. For example, who would be responsible for the frontal engagement, who would handle long-range control, fire support, and who would enter the Evil Zen Temple to search for the Buddha Sharira, etc. These had to be pre-arranged. Song Ze again took the initiative to speak. His status, strength, and eloquence inadvertently made him the center of the ten people. Of course, how many of the other nine were content to play a supporting role was something only they knew. "Lets start by making specific arrangements for the upcoming battle. Does anyone have a flagship that excels in defense?" In the communication projection, everyones gaze flickered, but no one volunteered to speak. After all, that was the combat power of the Peak of the Fourth Rankwho would willingly take on the most dangerous role? However, everyone understood that engaging the enemy head-on might be perilous, but it was indeed the most likely avenue to secure contributions. It was precisely because of this that after careful consideration, Song Chi volunteered to step forward. Seeing his sudden offer, the majority were extremely surprised. It took no small amount of courage to volunteer for this task. Beyond that, everyones gaze towards Song Chi gradually changed. Being listed as a candidate by the clans upper echelon, they believed his flagship must possess unique qualities. Moreover, his offer to step forward signified that Song Chi had some confidence in withstanding attacks from Peak Fourth-Rank adversaries. Read exclusive content at novelhall.Co?m Just this fact alone was enough to command everyones respect. Yet even with Song Chi taking the lead, no second volunteer stepped forward. Song Ze seemed unsurprised by this and continued with a smile: "Seeing as thats the case, Ill join forces with Clan Brother Chi. Ever since the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm, Ive been looking forward to fighting side by side with my clan brother. Now, at last, I can get my wish..." He then turned his gaze to the other eights communication projections. "Clan Brother Chi and I will handle the first round of engagement, but we will need two more to relieve us. Our two escort ships dont have the capability to tangle with two Fifth-Rank Combat Power adversaries to the end." After this, the remaining eight were much more proactive. Song Gang and another clan member with an orange warship armor volunteered to take over. With Song Chi and Song Ze conducting the initial probe, everyone could get a detailed understanding of the two Half-Step Fourth Rank members from the Evil Zen Temple and thus prepare accordingly. This was a lot easier than what Song Chis duo had to face. Chapter 463 - 247: Seventh Rank Dominator - Ganoderma Meat Mountain_3 Apart from the four clanspeople who took on the entangling fight, the remaining six were split into two groups, with two of them responsible for battlefield control and also providing fire support, and Song Bei was among these two. His flagship was equipped with those special components for fixed-point control, making it highly suitable for field control. As for the last four, three of them took on the task of dealing with the dozens of Third Rank Evil Buddha Clan, and the other one entered the depths of the Evil Zen Temple to search for the Buddha Sharira. Of course, this was under the assumption that the Buddha Sharira was indeed within the Evil Zen Temple and not carried on the person of those two Half-Step Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan members. Once they had arranged everything, the ten of them did not linger any longer in this underground space. Two months might sound like a long time, but strictly speaking, it was barely enough, considering the time needed for their journey. By the time they arrived at Blood Zen State, they still had to further understand the various situations within the Evil Zen Temple on the ground, leaving them with truly insufficient time. As they understood it, the Hundred Arms Domain sprawled nearly 0.1 light-years in size, which was not much smaller than a Fourth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. The Desolate State under their feet was far from the Blood Zen State, and just the journey there would take a considerable amount of time. Of course, the information provided by the family included a suitable Spatial Jump point. They could first jump to an area tens of millions of kilometers from the Evil Zen Temple, which would save them ninety-nine percent of the travel time. Explore stories at novelhall.Co?m Three Cruisers and seven Escort Ships were summoned back in succession. The entrance to this underground space opened by the family was a fissure only a few meters wide, making it impossible to directly maneuver a Warship in and out. Walking through the dark passage, Song Chi and the others furrowed their brows. They had just recalled the Torch Warship not long ago when they felt that exceedingly uncomfortable atmosphere emanating all around them. This atmosphere is hard to describe with a single word. Bloody, gloomy, putrid... Its as if a mix of many negative scents had merged together. Moreover, Song Chi also felt that the environment around him seemed a bit peculiar. The light appeared to be exceptionally dim, not the kind of gloominess that comes with nightfall, nor was it related to their location in the underground fissure. It seemed more like the entire world was cast in a dark hue. Although this was just a special environment without any direct impact on them, being in it gave Song Chi a sensation of extreme oppression at the bottom of his heart. They didnt know how long they walked, but the ten people ascending at an incline finally reached the end of the narrow passage. The view suddenly opened up, and they now stood upon a vast expanse of land. However, as everyones gaze swept around, their hearts uniformly skipped a beat. Gazing into the distance, the barren land of dark red stretched endlessly, a blood-red sun hung across the sky, and sanguine sunlight enveloped the entire land, rendering the continent at their feet even more sinister. At the edge of their vision in the far distance, towering fungal mountains of grotesque flesh stood upon the land, and gigantic creatures with fat heads and large ears, each several kilometers tall and holding Buddha Beads, sat around these flesh mountains. Dark Mysterious Runes circulated around them, acting like solemn guardians on vigilant watch, protecting these odd flesh mountains from the prying eyes of external evil spirits. Upon seeing this scene, a shiver ran through all ten people including Song Chi. Fungal Flesh Mountains, Fourth Rank Evil Buddha. They had already learned about these through the information given by Song Xuancang, but the sight before their eyes still left them unable to remain calm. After all, compared to the Half-Step Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan they would later face, these true Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan were much more terrifying. With the Floating Land Origin rules enhancing them, they possessed the combat power of a veteran Fifth Rank, and even a blow struck from afar could likely cripple their flagships outright. PS: Having some writers block, just one chapter for today. Chapter 464 - 248: The Ruined Secret Realm Reappears The crowd did not recover from their shock for a long time, as what they had seen in the blink of an eye, although heard of in past records, was utterly different when witnessed first-hand. Song Chis gaze rested on a colossal, blood-red mountain of flesh thousands of meters high in the distance, more specifically, on a Fourth Rank member of the Evil Buddha Clan seated not far from this flesh mountain, distinctly resembling the image of the Buddha in the ancient tale "Journey to the West". Apart from the three-kilometer stature of this Fourth Rank being, its appearance was not much different from that of the ordinary Human Race, except for its belly, head, face, and ears, which were all a size larger. It sat beside the blood-red mountain of flesh, its hands resting on its knees, the left hand clutching a massive string of Buddha beads. What captured Song Chis attention was the bone-white string of Buddha beads in its hands. To call them Buddha beads was a stretch, as they looked more like glowing phalanges, and even though they were suitably massive for its three-kilometer frame, Song Chi could still discern that they were definitely human finger bones. Originally, these phalanges must have been different, nurtured over a long period by the Buddha Power within this Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member, transcending the category of ordinary phalanges and transforming into Spiritual Phalanges capable of changing size at will. Song Chi even suspected that with a few hundred to a thousand years more waiting, these Spiritual Phalanges might morph again into truly Strange Object phalanges. Not just Song Chi, everyone felt their hearts tremble at this thought. They were of course aware that there were many Human Race kingdoms within the Evil Buddha Continent and were also clear about the dire situations of the Human Race under the control of the Evil Buddha Clan, but now, through this string of phalanx Buddha beads, everyone realized that their previous thoughts were too nai?ve. This was far worse than mere hardship; perhaps every Human Race kingdom on this continent was intentionally farmed by the Evil Buddha Clan, ready to be used as blood food or as materials for crafting instruments at their whim. After all, just this string of Buddha beads alone bore no fewer than a four-digit number of phalanges, and around the other flesh mountains nearby, there were also many Evil Buddha Clan members, each similarly holding a string of such Buddha beads in their hands. Thinking of this, the already oppressive atmosphere grew even heavier, but there was nothing they could do about it. All these strange emotions were captured by an unseen presence. In the dim unknown space, a chuckle was heard. "Indeed, they are still children, too inexperienced. Although they are of the same Starry Sea Human Race, how different are they from Torchlight Humanity or the Alien Race? Such pity must not be had!!" "These young ones are at most in their forties, and with more experience in the future, they will come to know all this..." "But will this plan truly work? Will the Hundred Arms Buddha Sect really make a move?" "We have to try; otherwise, with only Ru Zu alone, we cant deal with the Hundred Arms Buddha Sect." ... "Be careful, and try not to look directly at those Fourth Rank Evil Buddhas. Although they have been controlled by that Lingzhi flesh mountain, their Divine Skills as Evil Buddhas have not disappeared. With the enhancement of the Floating Land Origin rules, it is very likely..." As everyone regathered their senses, Song Ze immediately summoned his Flagship and also called out to the others around him, but his warning still came too late. [Anger]! An eerie Curse Words emitted from the mouth of the closest Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member, crossing the vast distance, and directly echoed in everyones mind. In an instant, several who hadnt summoned their Warships yet were stupefied on the spot. The Curse Words seemed to have infinite magical power, not only shaking their Spiritual state but also rapidly condensing above their mental lakes. Once this Curse Word fully materialized, everyone would become complete puppets of that distant Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member. Of course, since it was already a puppet itself, it amounted to being controlled by the Lingzhi flesh mountain. Inside the Flagship, Song Zes expression changed subtly. Of course, his Flagship was equipped with a Spiritual guard Component, and it was even Orange-grade. With the protection of this component, the evil Curse Sound from outside did not penetrate the interior of the Warship. However, the issue was that this Component did not have outward protective Features. Turning to look, Song Chi, who had almost simultaneously summoned his Flagship, was also unaffected. "Chi Clan brother, do you have a way?" Song Chi could only shake his head. Whether it was the Orange-grade [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele] or the Blue-grade [Abnormal Status Purifier], both were only effective inside the ship. As for the active "Soul Subduing Stele" Feature of [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele], it only affected him as the captain and could not be applied to others. With a thought, eight Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines from the Cangqiong emerged and approached the eight petrified individuals below. Song Chi was going to try to see if he could physically awaken the group. But at that moment, Song Gang among the eight snorted lightly. His face was slightly pale, but he successfully pulled himself out of the Soul Capturing State. Song Chi and the other were relieved; it seemed that the Spiritual guard Component in his Flagship was able to influence externally. Discover more content at novelhall.Co?m Without needing to speak, Song Gang quickly summoned his own Flagship. At the same time, with a thought, a subtle ring of light spread from his third-eye area, soon enveloping the other seven. As the ring of light appeared, the Curse Words that were gradually solidifying above the mental lakes of the other seven dissipated. When they recovered from the Soul Capturing state, a touch of fear emerged in everyones minds, and their view of the terror of the Evil Buddha Continent reached new heights. Having received warnings from their clans in advance, their respective Warships were naturally equipped with the necessary Components. Still, they had not expected to encounter such peril within less than two minutes of recollecting their Warships, which was far beyond their expectations. Chapter 465 - 248: The Ruined Secret Realm Reappears_2 As everyone quickly summoned their flagships and a communication group chat was established, they heard Song Ze saying: "Everyone, unless its necessary, try not to leave the warship." Hearing this, everyone nodded repeatedly, deeply agreeing. Hum Hum Hum! Ten warships activated their engines one after another, flying towards the direction of Blood Zen State, not daring to fly too high, all skimming at low altitude. According to the information provided by the family clan, there are countless strange creatures on the Evil Buddha Continent. If not necessary, high-altitude skimming is prohibited, as it may attract the attention of unknown existences. While skimming, they could still occasionally see one blood-red Lingzhi Flesh Mountain after another, some tall and some short, but for those flesh mountains that were thousands of kilometers high, Song Chi and the others no longer dared to look directly at them for fear that they might inadvertently trigger a response from those flesh mountains or the Evil Buddha. Regarding these strange flesh mountains, actually everyone was not surprised, as the family clans information had already stated this beforehand. According to the information provided by the family clan, these blood-colored flesh mountains were called Lingzhi Flesh Mountains, which, like the Evil Buddha Clan, were representative species of the Evil Buddha Continent. Indeed, these Lingzhi Flesh Mountains were a type of creature with their own consciousness, capable of continuous growth and evolution. No one knew where they came from; they only knew that these things could grow on every inch of land in the Evil Buddha Continent. When they first burrowed out from the ground, they might only be several meters high but would emit a special scent to attract unknown evil spirits, fallen beings, or members of the Evil Buddha Clan to come and devour or control them, thus continuously growing and evolving. What made everyone so apprehensive was the number of these Lingzhi Flesh Mountains, especially the high-rank ones. In Cangqiong, Song Chi controlled the warship closely following the group while dividing his attention to check the radar screen beside him, his expression not looking good. On the "Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magical Energy Detection Radar", they could see these strange flesh mountains everywhere, including medium-to-large Lingzhi Flesh Mountains that were thousands of kilometers high and emitted energy fluctuations at the fourth rank level. At this moment, Song Chi didnt even know what to say. Those fourth-rank existences, which he remembered as lofty beings, were everywhere on the Evil Buddha Continent, and this was just the extremely barren Hundred Arms Domain. "So this is a Level 7 Floating Land... No wonder our family clan is so cautious here, fearing any missteps." The group kept their distance from those flesh mountains above a thousand kilometers, continuously heading towards the designated spatial jump points. On the Evil Buddha Continent, spatial jumps couldnt be activated just anywhere. After all, activating one requires a period of buffering, during which any external influence can cause the jumping warship to potentially get lost in the spatial jump corridors. As for why they didnt perform the jump directly from the previously mentioned underground space, no one asked, as everyone clearly understood in their hearts that since the family head hadnt mentioned it and had marked two corresponding jump coordinates, they were to use these two coordinates for the jump. The reason, after all, was to let them experience the environment of the Evil Buddha Continent in advance to avoid being caught off guard later on. If they were influenced near the underground space, the clan elders hidden nearby could promptly intervene. After skimming for tens of millions of miles, the group did not encounter any other accidents, thanks to their painstaking efforts to avoid every Lingzhi Flesh Mountain over a thousand kilometers. Just as they passed a not-so-tall Hei Shi mountain range, the rather smooth-sailing fleet finally encountered an accident. "Whats going on, the warships of Song Ze and Song Wenbo disappeared as if out of thin air." In the warship communication group chat, the remaining eight peoples expressions darkened as they began to discuss. Just now, the two warships that had always been at the forefront of the fleet suddenly vanished without a trace. "How so, your magic energy detection radars didnt notice anything unusual either?" Someone asked, yet the responses were uniform, with magic energy detection radars on all eight warships detecting nothing unusual, neither purple nor orange. "An escort ship and a cruiser disappeared just like that?" Song Gangs expression turned grim, his tone gradually rising. Regarding this, Song Chi didnt respond, his eyes flickering as seven thoughts in his mind intertwined, analyzing the possible reasons at a speed difficult to describe. Its impossible for something to just vanish into thin air; either he entered a secret realm, as he had done before, or he was transported away, or there is some special spatial isolation technique that has split the space here in two. Of these three possibilities, the second option can be directly eliminated; if he were transported away, they would have certainly detected spatial fluctuations, which they did not. With this realization, Song Chi frowned again. If it were the first or the third possibility, their earlier attempt to trigger the soldier figurines exploration of the surrounding area multiple times should have activated it again. As he thought this, Song Chis eyes suddenly flashed, and a spark of inspiration emerged from the depths of his mind. If indeed it were the second or third possibility, and if one wished to trigger it without an action, then such a secret realm or spatial isolation technique would be controlled by a living being; thus, everything could be explained. With this theory in mind, he took the initiative to speak up in the group projection chat: "Who has domain space-type special components?" The others were not foolish either; hearing his words, they quickly arrived at the same conclusion. A clan brother from the Second Direct Lineage promptly activated a special component on his flagship. Soon, a ring of white light emerged from his flagship and began to quickly spread in all directions. In the end, the white light transformed into a special domain space spanning ten thousand meters. Within this domain space, the Cang Qiong and the other seven warships suddenly felt like they were mired in mud, facing the invisible suppression of the domain space, while the warship that had activated this domain space appeared as though it had become the dominator of this space. Before anyone could speak, the bow of the warship was already gathering a luminous energy, signifying the main cannons charge. Seconds later, a purple beam erupted from the barrel of the main cannon. Hum! At the point of contact for the beam, ripples began to emerge, followed by a quiet appearance of a spatial vortex entrance which had previously been completely undetected by everyone. "The entrance to the secret realm..." Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis expression was unchanged, but internally he affirmed his guess. Shortly after, several soldier figurines burst forth from the eight warships, heading straight toward the massive secret realm entrance with a diameter close to a thousand meters. As dozens of soldier figurines disappeared at the entrance of the secret realm, the remaining eight people in the projection group chat showed different expressions. Song Chi, who witnessed this scene, had an immediate answer in his mind. "Does Song Gang also have remote control-type components..." No sooner had this thought crossed his mind than Song Chis attention swiftly shifted to another brainwave perspective of his. Experience tales at novelhall.Co?m "It seems to be a shattered secret realm." In the dim starry sky, an irregular Floating Land Fragment floated. The fragment was not small, spanning over a thousand kilometers in diameter, yet Song Chi could not afford to focus on these details right now. Above that Floating Land Fragment, the flagships of Song Ze and Song Wenbo were being bombarded by dense swarms of blood shadows. Despite it being less than two minutes since they entered from the external world, the energy shields on the outer layer of the two flagships had already dimmed to their extreme, as if they were about to shatter completely the next moment. Outside, the voices of Song Chi and Song Gang in the communication group chat almost overlapped. "Quick, go in and help!" As soon as they finished speaking, without waiting for the others to react, the Cang Qiong and Night Port took the lead, charging directly toward the secret realm entrance thousands of meters away. Following, the six others, who had lost contact with their own soldier figurines and were unaware of the exact situation inside the secret realm, guessed that the situation of Song Ze and the others was probably not good and thus hurried after the Cang Qiong and Night Port. PS: Writing about Evil Buddha Continent has been quite agonizing; it probably hasnt been too enjoyable for you to read either, so I will try to wrap up this part of the story quickly. PS2: Asking for Monthly Tickets, recommendations, and subscriptions!!!!! Chapter 466 - 249: Star Plant - Blood Crow Flesh Locust After a brief spatial transition, Cangqiong and Night Port were the first to appear in this not-so-large broken secret realm. There was no time for them to survey the situation of the secret realm, as the two escort ships charged straight toward a fragment of Floating Land not far below. Before even getting close, the main and secondary cannons of the two warships opened fire, especially the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon on Cangqiong, which rapidly bombarded the area around Song Zes flagship, helping them continuously clear the dense Blood Crows surrounding them. Each Electromagnetic Thunderball with the "Lightning Arc Splash" feature that exploded cleared a large number of Blood Crows. Even so, it was like trying to extinguish a burning cart with a cup of water C the number of these eerie Blood Crows seemed infinite. Only as the two warships gradually approached did Song Chi and his companion make out the specific appearance of these Blood Crows. They were not mere shadows but a species of crow with bodies entirely blood-red. Of course, these were no ordinary birds. Aside from their extraordinary blood-colored bodies, what truly horrified Song Chi were the growing flesh buds on the Blood Crows bodies, pulsating outward C a sight that could make ones scalp tingle on sight. Moreover, these flesh buds were not static; as they pulsed more intensely, they began to detach from the Blood Crows bodies and madly surge towards Song Zes warship. At this moment, under the dim Energy Shield of Song Zes warship, the Warship Armor was also covered with these creepy flesh buds. [Beep beep beep!] As they gradually entered the magnetic field of the two warships below, Cangqiong immediately received a communication request from Song Zes flagship. Upon establishing the connection, they saw the two with grim expressions urgently reminding them, "Be careful, dont get too close. These Blood Crows originate from a towering Sophora tree, which has a special domain capability. Once trapped within it, its very difficult to escape." "Also, ignore the Blood Crows. Focus on attacking the Flesh Sophora below. We can hold on for a while longer..." As they finished speaking, it seemed Song Ze activated special components to repair the Energy Shield and Warship Armor, and the Energy Shield, which was nearly collapsing, was replenished significantly. Having heard their words, Song Chi and Song Gang each had a different expression. Song Chis expression did not change much. The Magic Energy Detection feature of the "Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar" allowed Cangqiong to detect the half-step Fourth-Rank Life Energy fluctuation on the Floating Land Fragment as soon as they entered the secret realm. He had known from the very beginning that there was a big creature on this piece of Floating Land Fragment, but the obstruction by the large number of Blood Crows had prevented him from identifying what type of creature it was. Now, with Song Zes words, it was clear that it was this so-called towering Flesh Sophora. As for Song Gang, his eyes were full of astonishment, as he was obviously not aware of this before. Without hesitation, the two quickly turned the ship around, directing all ship cannons not at the Blood Crows but at the coordinates sent by Song Ze, unleashing round after round of firepower. The six warships that followed them also joined their offensive. And so, all eight Torch Warships focused their fire on a particular region of the Floating Land Fragment, launching an omni-directional barrage. Perhaps receiving instructions from the Sophora below, the sky-darkening Blood Crows no longer targeted only Song Ze, but a large part of them began to assault the Cangqiong and the other seven Torch Warships. It was with this diversion that Song Chi saw for the first time that towering Flesh Sophora that had been hidden under the endless Blood Crows. This first glance startled him. In the display of the "Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar," it was merely a being of half-step Fourth Rank Level, but what appeared before everyone was a grotesque Sophora tree that was over ten thousand meters tall. Not only was its size frightening, but its branches were also incredibly lush, with each branch bearing numerous red flesh pods. Cracks covered the surface of these flesh pods, from which an endless stream of Blood Crows continued to emerge. "What on earth is this? With ten thousand meters in size, could it be a plant from the Starry Sea of the Fifth Rank Level?" Among the eight warships, a clan members voice was low and trembling. While they might possess combat power and temperaments beyond their peers, their experience was ultimately limited. The mere thought that this could be a plant of the Fifth Rank Level made them unconsciously want to retreat. They knew very well that if it truly were a Fifth Rank plant, especially with the Floating Land Origin rules of the Evil Buddha Continent enhancing it, they stood no chance at all. Hearing this unfounded statement, Song Gang on the side was about to rebuke when Song Bei, who had never initiated conversation, spoke up first, "Its not as bad as it seems. This is the Bloodthirsty Vine Sophora, indeed a type of star space plant, similar to the Bloodthirsty Vine. It grows by consuming the flesh and blood of living beings. Those growths on its branches that you called Blood Crow Nests are where the Bloodthirsty Vine Sophora spawns Blood Crows." Song Beis sudden explanation caught Song Chi and the others off guard, showing varying expressions of surprise, but he paid no attention to them and continued, "Although this Bloodthirsty Vine Sophora stands ten thousand meters tall, it certainly has not reached the Fifth Rank Level. Otherwise, Song Ze and his clan brother wouldnt last even ten seconds in front of it. I guess that this Bloodthirsty Vine Sophora is limited by the secret realm beneath us." "Chaotic laws in a broken secret realm simply cannot support its breakthrough to the Fourth Rank. Since it is also unable to move on its own, it remains at the edge of the Fourth Rank." "As for its massive size, its purely due to the consumption of a large amount of flesh and blood without being able to break through, thereby slowly accumulating over time." With this explanation, Song Chi and the others finally had a certain understanding of this eerie Sophora tree. On the other hand, Song Gang looked at Song Bei with a meaningful glance, then asked, "Song Bei, brother of our clan, does this Blood Raven Flesh Locust have any fatal weaknesses? What do we need to be cautious of?" From within the Northern, the aged voice continued to echo in Song Beis ears. "The Blood Raven Flesh Locust doesnt have an expansive root system like other cosmic plants. Its combat power relies entirely on these blood ravens. Destroy the flesh nests on its branches, and it becomes a hedgehog without spines, utterly at the mercy of others." "Remember, it relies on the power of blood and has formidable regenerative abilities. If you cant extinguish its life force in one strike, then wed better honestly focus on those blood raven flesh nests." Song Bei relayed these words verbatim to Song Chi and the others, then added one more thing. "Also, those flesh buds dropped by the blood ravens have features like corrosion and armor breakthe more there are, the stronger their effects. If possible, try to avoid getting too many of them on you. Song Ze and the other clan brothers should also withdraw sooner rather than later, or it will become very troublesome..." In the group communications chat, everyone exchanged looks and eventually nodded in unison, deciding to trust Song Bei, a clan brother whose presence wasnt very strong. Following that, Song Gang also said immediately: "In that case, let everyone target those blood raven flesh nests for attack, fire at will." The muzzles of the various Torch Warships swiveled, bombarding the flesh tumors on the branches below. The Blood Raven Flesh Locust had an astonishing size, and the spread of its branches was likewise unusually vast, which in turn resulted in an extremely alarming number of blood raven flesh nests. However abundant they may be, they couldnt withstand such concentrated fire. The escort ships managed fairly well, considering they only had a main cannon and four secondary cannonssome didnt even have that many secondary cannons. But the two cruisers were different. As everyone knows, when a Torch Warship upgrades from an escort ship to a cruiser, although only one more slot for a main cannon is added, the slots for secondary cannons do not change, still totaling four. Compared to their time as escort ships, these four slots for secondary cannons are vastly different: every slot will project ten modular images. In other words, by mounting a single secondary cannon on a cruiser, it immediately generates nine identical projections, effectively becoming ten secondary cannons of the same type. With four such cannons, that amounts to forty in total. Therefore, even with just two cruisers attacking the Blood Raven Flesh Locust below, in addition to the escort ships, there were already over a hundred ship cannons continuously bombarding the Blood Raven Flesh Locust at that moment. Hence, no matter how many blood raven flesh nests it grew, they were insufficient in the face of such assault. As time passed, the number of tumors on it rapidly diminished, and simultaneously, the number of blood ravens in the skies above the Floating Land Fragment also steadily decreased. Feeling the threat, the myriad-meter-tall flesh tree on the Floating Land Fragment began to flash with blood light; numerous branches started to violently sway. Heeding the call of their origin, the still numerous remaining blood ravens began to turn back, no longer pursuing and attacking the various Torch Warships. Apart from this, Song Ze and the other, who had been restricted by the special domain force of the Blood Raven Flesh Locust, seemed to be no longer affected. Their warships began to ascend rapidly. Within this brief span, the Blood Raven Flesh Locust underwent a dramatic change. Countless blood ravens circled above its branches while a special, red hemispherical shield began to condense or rather, contract, above it. Above this red hemispherical shield flowed the force of blood mysteries, emitting strong Fourth Rank energy fluctuationsthis was the domain ability previously deployed by the Blood Raven Flesh Locust. Previously, it had maximized its domain to restrict and control hostile units. Now, facing significant threat, it concentrated the domain force into something similar to a domain law shield as a means to defend against the subsequent attacks from Song Chi and the others. "This Blood Raven Flesh Locust itself is at half-step Fourth Rank and bolstered by level 7 Floating Land Origin Law Rules, possessing the combat power of a seasoned Fourth Rank. Of course, such enhancement by the origin rules cannot raise its comprehension of the Power of Laws, so there is still a significant gap compared to the true peak of the Fourth Rank," Song Ze, who had just rejoined the team, couldnt wait to speak up in the communications chat. "However, if it focuses entirely on defense, killing it wont be easy. Im afraid it might take at least a few days. What are everyones thoughts? Do we stay here and slowly grind it down, or do we move on to Blood Zen State first?" After much consideration, the final vote generated some division. Out of ten people, three expressed a desire to completely eradicate the Blood Raven Flesh Locust before leaving, while the other seven were more inclined to deal with the Evil Zen Temple first. To Song Chis surprise, Song Bei was actually among those three. However, what he didnt know was that at that moment, Song Beis ears were being persistently nagged by the elderly voice. Enjoy exclusive content from novelhall.Co?m "Young Bei, what are you hesitating for? Call everyone to action! This Blood Raven Flesh Locust is incredibly rare. Its Blood Locust Heartwood is a top-rank life-extending sacred object. Even if this locust is only at half-step Fourth Rank, it could still extend life by about a hundred years. If you come across someone in desperate need, it might even fetch a price equal to those of an Orange Top-Quality Fire Source UpRank or even a red component." Song Bei was somewhat puzzled by this. "Teacher, is there a need to be this anxious? This thing doesnt have legs; it hasnt been able to leave this secret realm for countless years, so why would it just happen to run away in these two months?" Hearing his doubts, the elderly voice became even more aggravated: "Dont you think your old teacher understands that? The key point is that the entrance to the outer secret realm has been revealed, and the Blood Raven Flesh Locusts aura can no longer be hidden. Be it the Evil Buddha Clan or the various miscreants and evil spirits that sprouted on this strange continent, all would covet the Blood Raven Flesh Locust. Wait two more months, and you wont even get a sip of the soup!" Chapter 467 - 250: Six-Armed Blood Luohan As Song Bei revealed the function of the Blood Elm Heart from the Blood Elm Tree, everyones strategy changed accordingly. They still decided to thoroughly exterminate the Blood Rook Flesh Elm first and then proceed to the Blood Zen Temple. Furthermore, concerning the subsequent Blood Elm Heart, Song Bei would have priority to choose; if he wanted it, he would have to make up the corresponding price difference. In the days that followed, Song Chi and the other nine people piloted the Torch Warship to unleash a full-scale barrage on the Law Domain barrier below, and the result goes without saying. The Cangqiong had Shadow Breaker Cannons with attributes that weakened shield values, and the other nine warships were similarly equipped. Under the barrage of various attacks with shield-breaking and armor-breaking attributes, and considering the Blood Rook Flesh Elm was only half-step Fourth Rank, even with the Floating Land Origin rules enhancement and possessing regular Fourth-Rank combat power, its Law Comprehension couldnt be faked. With the accumulation of numerous factors, the Blood Rook Flesh Elm had no choice but to be completely obliterated. The Blood Elm Heart was naturally taken by Song Bei at the first opportunity, and the price difference he made up was 126 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and an additional 900 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin. Discover more stories at novelhall.Co?m The other nine people received 14 strands of Fourth-Rank and 100 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin each. This outcome satisfied everyone. According to the Floating Land Origin that Song Bei had provided, he had paid the price of an Orange Top-Quality Fire Source UpRank, which would be roughly worth 300 points of Golden Merit in the Family Merit Hall, an amount that was not small. In addition, besides the Blood Elm Heart, there was also a Half-Step Fourth-Rank Life Crystal and the entire blood elm tree itself, though these were not highly valued. After submitting them to their family, the spoils would be divided up later. The greatest gain was the secret realm itself beneath their feet. Even though it was a broken secret realm, whether it was taken as a concealed base for the family on the Evil Buddha Continent or brought back to the Dragon Spine Continent as a foundation for the family, this was a significant contribution, and the family would surely award compensation later on. "Okay, we have informed the family through the Torch network, so we dont need to worry about this. Lets go directly to the Blood Zen State," The ten set off once more. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi felt somewhat emotional within his heart. The reason they had managed to kill the Half-Step Fourth Rank Blood Rook Flesh Elm so easily this time was because they actually occupied many invisible advantages. For instance, the enemy couldnt move, and since the endless blood rooks couldnt inflict serious damage on the swiftly moving Torch Warships, their target could only defend passively. And for the Torch Warship, which was not short on long-range firepower, this was the biggest advantage. Additionally, the Law in this damaged secret realm was incomplete, weakened countless times compared to that in the Shattered Starry Sea, which also meant the trace of Law Power that the Blood Rook Flesh Elm had comprehended was a weakened version, greatly reducing its combat ability. Therefore, although Song Chi felt joy, he didnt have an ounce of contempt for the two Half-Step Fourth Rank figures from the Evil Buddha Clan in the Evil Zen Temple. Those two were not such easy targets but had the genuine battle power of the peak of the Fourth Rank, backed up by Origin Rules; even though they couldnt compare to true Fourth-Rank beings in terms of Law Comprehension, one must not forget that they were also aided by special Buddhist instruments, which should not be disregarded. In the cultivation and fantasy novels from his past life, magic artifacts and treasured instruments were always a crucial element. ... Blood Zen State was located in the southern region of the Hundred Arms Domain, while Evil Zen Temple, as the strongest force of the Evil Buddha Clan in Blood Zen State, was situated in the heartland. Ancient and suspended into the mountainside, this Buddha Temple only revealed an old stone gate inscribed with ancient Buddha scripts to the outside world. On the stone gate, the unique characters of the Evil Buddha Clan that read "Evil Buddha Temple" glowed with a faint blood light. Thousands of miles away, ten Torch Warships lay hidden in the void. Looking at the image of the Evil Buddha Temple projected in the screen, the ten Torch Warships were like ten hunters lying in wait, silently accumulating their most ferocious attacks for what was to come. They had arrived on the outskirts of the Evil Buddha Temple two days prior and hadnt rushed to attack, waiting for Song Gangs search results. The Night Port had a special component known as "Curiosity Seeker", capable of searching for Starry Sea Oddities at a long distance in a targeted manner. However, this components activation time was not long on each use, and the search area for each session was limited. Moreover, with the Evil Buddha Temple ahead filled with a thick and strange Buddha Power, under this interference, the search range of Curiosity Seeker was even more limited. After two days, it had only managed to survey one-third of the temples interior. Despite this, Song Chi and the others werent in a hurry. If they could pinpoint the location of the Buddha Sharira first, spending some extra time was no issue, as it would significantly increase their chances of success in their subsequent actions. Moreover, Song Ze and the others also had other preparations to make. Five days later, an excited voice came from Song Gang aboard the Night Port. "Found it! The Buddha Sharira is located inside the temple on the left side at coordinates XXXX, XXXX." Upon receiving the coordinates, everyone turned their attention to their cousin Song Wenbo, who was tasked with entering the Evil Buddha Temple to search. Seeing Song Wenbo nod, Song Ze at the center of the ten warships wasted no time: "Now that weve established the targets location, lets take action tomorrow, to avoid unnecessary risks," "Alright!" ... Brilliant beams of light streaked across the sky like meteors, creating a spectacular rainbow against the dark, blood-red Vault of Heaven. [Om mani padme hum!] The thunderous chanting of the mantra emanated continuously from the thousands of meters high Green Stone Temple Gate, resounding with the cycles of karma. Chapter 468 - 250: The Six-Armed Blood Luohan_2 "Swastika!" In the main hall of the Buddha temple, the kilometer-tall Evil Buddha seated upon a skin-cushion abruptly opened his closed eyes, and at the same time, a curse seal condensed behind him, driven by the infinite Buddha Power around him, it shot straight towards the temple gate at the rear. Outside the Green Stone Temple Gate, under the blessing of the infinite Buddha Power, the Swastika Buddha Incantation swelled rapidly to several kilometers wide and met the barrage of artillery energy beams numbered in the hundreds. The terrifying energy continued to spill outwards, distorting the entire void under the frighteningly high temperature. No matter how strong the Swastika Buddha Incantation was, it wouldnt possibly withstand the simultaneous bombardment of over a hundred artillery fires, even with the blessing of Buddha Power that the Evil Buddha Temple had accumulated for thousands of years. In the second second of the standoff, it collapsed, and the residual might of the artillery fire wholly penetrated the Green Stone Temple Gate. Boom! Stones shattered everywhere, followed by countless wails of agony. Even though the Swastika Buddha Incantation had neutralized much of the artillerys might, the remaining power of the numerous artillery fires was not to be underestimated. Buddhas Light surged, and two kilometer-tall members of the Evil Buddha Clan charged out from the temple. They stood high in the sky, radiating vast amounts of Buddha Power from within themselves, and the anger was raging in their eyes, which had been indifferent for centuries. "Bloody Sun Devouring Embryo Buddha, disturbing the serenity of our temple, should be eternally imprisoned in Buddha Prison!!!" Cold characters floated by, followed by the churning of the winds and clouds in the vault of heaven. Wrapped in the endless Buddha Power, two blood-red six-armed Evil Buddha apparitions began to converge above the forms of the two Half-Step Fourth Rank Evil Buddhas. Thousands of miles away, the six people, including Song Chi, Song Ze, Song Gang, and Song Bei, aboard their flagships, had already revealed themselves and were now lightly shaking. The temple had been mysteriously attacked, which seemed to have trampled on the dignity of the two Evil Buddhas. They were intent on making Song Chi and his team pay the price, so they immediately revealed their Peak of the Fourth Rank pressure. Under this astonishing pressure, even though separated by thousands of miles, Song Chis groups flagships were still interfered with. "Six-armed Blood Arhat Golden Body apparitions, everyone be careful, they seem to be going all out..." After finishing speaking, the six warships, as if they had previously agreed upon it, simultaneously turned and swiftly retreated. Of course, even though they were fleeing, the ship cannons of the six warships didnt forget to fire, continuously bombarding the two Evil Buddhas wrapped in the Arhats Golden Body apparition. Inside Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes revealed a trace of joy. As they had expected, those two Evil Buddhas were not willing to just watch them leave. Buddha Power swirled around them, transforming into two afterimages chasing after them. After the six warships and the two Half-Step Fourth Rank Evil Buddhas disappeared from view, Song Wenbo and the other three, concealed in the shadows, didnt rush to reveal themselves. They waited another ten minutes until Song Chi and the others had led the two Half-Step Fourth Rank Evil Buddhas far enough away. Only then did the four warships quickly dash out, heading straight for the Evil Buddha Temple. Apart from them, six strange third rank level sinister spirits and evil fallen beings emerged from the surrounding countryside. These were the beings Song Ze and the others had enslaved over the past few days. They would soon follow the four warships and assault the dozens of remaining Third Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan in the Evil Buddha Temple. "Woo..." Among the six enslaved beings, there was a third rank level "vengeful female spirit" who was now emitting a piercing wail toward the temples stone gate. This vengeful female spirit was also a native creature of the Evil Buddha Continent and naturally had the blessing of the Floating Land Origin rules. With this blessing, her wailing had the power to capture souls, nearly crossing into the fourth rank, causing most of the Evil Buddha Clan in the Evil Zen Temple, despite being protected by infinite Buddha Power, to be affected. After all, only a few in the Evil Buddha Temple were Third Rank Evil Buddhas; the majority were First and Second Rank. Meanwhile, Song Wenbo and the other three took the opportunity to release the puppet soldier figurines from their warships. These figurines were all Pseudo Fourth Rank, and upon entering the Evil Buddha Temple, they immediately began the slaughter of the First and Second Rank Evil Buddhas. Finally, the Third Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan could no longer stay put; although the influence of the Soul Capturing on them was limited, they could not eliminate the effect it had on the members of their race below. One by one, the Third Rank Evil Buddha Clan members burst out of the Buddha Temple, heading straight for the resentful female ghost. Seeing this, Song Wenbo and his three companions would not let them do as they wished. The four warships split into two groups, with three defending the area around the resentful female ghost, engaging in a melee with the dozens of incoming Third Rank Evil Buddha Clan members. On the other side, Song Wenbo activated a special component on his flagship, and quickly, the warship disappeared on the spot, reappearing already inside the Evil Buddha Temple. ... Now, lets turn to the battlefield where Cang Qiong and the other six warships were entangled with the two Half-Step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan. Buddhas light sparkled, and the True Word Principle of the Buddha flickered in the void. With each strike delivered by the six-armed Arhats Golden Body apparition, the energy shields of the Torch Warships in front of them dimmed significantly. Inside Cang Qiong. [The warship is under attack, current Energy Shield Value is at 52%, Warship Armor damaged by 18%, please repair as soon as possible!] Since the six-armed Arhat apparitions were also condensed from energy, their attacks could not ignore the energy shields of the Torch Warships, which was undoubtedly good news for Song Chi and his team of six. However, that was about it; the source laws of the Evil Buddha Continent were more formidable than they had anticipated. Attacks at the peak of the Fourth Rank level could deplete an unimaginably high amount of shield value every time. It was only because Song Chis Cang Qiong was equipped with the "Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield" of Silver Quality, combined with the recovery feature of the "Neutron Star Core Armor," that it was able to maintain 52% of its shield value after two minutes. Song Zes flagship, which had been responsible for the first round of engagement, had activated its repair components thirty seconds earlier, and now its energy shield value was almost depleted, with his voice just having called out for Song Gang to replace him in the communication group chat. On his end, Song Chi, who was utilizing Sevenfold Mind Utilization, estimated the two components on Song Zes flagship. "It should be an orange energy shield of Level 45 or higher, plus a purple warship armor of Level 49..." With the answer in mind, his focus quickly returned to controlling Cang Qiong to continue entangling with the Half-Step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan. Although he could have had another clan member come to take over, he did not do so because the longer he held on, the greater his contribution would naturally be. Of course, the key factor was that Cang Qiong was still holding strong, with 52% of the shield value and the red Warship Armor almost 80% intact, fully capable of enduring for some more time. Not far on the side, Night Port, which had replaced Song Zes position, did not proceed like Song Chi and Song Ze. Instead, the bow of the ship suddenly turned, a special ram replacing the main cannon, before brutally slamming into the Evil Buddha Clan member it was facing. This sudden head-on collision caught the Half-Step Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member off guard and also inflicted a certain amount of damage. Find your next read at novelhall.Co?m Time went by, and quickly more than two minutes passed. Seeing that the shield value of the "Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield" had fallen below 10%, Song Chi actively withdrew from the field, allowing the designated clan brother to take over. With the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature, Cang Qiongs energy shield value could recover by 4% every 20 seconds. Even if he was given just two minutes, it would recover 24%, which, together with the earlier remaining amount, could easily exceed 30%. He naturally would not let it overload easily. A minute and a half later, a sudden change occurred on the battlefield. It seemed that the two Half-Step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan had received a transmission from the Evil Zen Temple or something, as they suddenly stopped entangling with the six warships. Surging Buddha Power abruptly erupted around them, a powerful wave of energy blasted the six warships thousands of kilometers away, while they themselves retreated, heedless, in the direction from which they had come. Seeing this, Song Zes urgent voice came through the communication group chat. "Song Bei, hurry..." Without needing his reminder, seeing the two Evil Buddha Clan members about to leave, Song Bei and another clan brother fired a beam of light from their warships.******/p> The result was apparent; perhaps under the influence of the Evil Buddha Continents source laws, the effect was not as strong as before, but the ability to bind the two Evil Buddha Clan members for a moment was still feasible. Chapter 469 - 251: Mythical Mecha Form of Third Rank Level With that brief pause, it was enough for the Night Port to reengage with the adversary. [Anger!] Familiar curse words emanated from the mouths of the two members of the Evil Buddha Clan, who were half-step Fourth Rank. If this had happened when Song Chi and his companions first arrived on the Evil Buddha Continent, it might have been effective--these curse words could captivate the hearts and minds of the people. But not anymore. Now, everyone was inside the warship, each protected by defensive components that had been enhanced to at least Fourth Rank. Additionally, those who uttered these Buddhas Incantations were only half-step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan, not true Fourth Rank beings like before. Therefore, the [Anger] curse word failed to affect anyone this time. The Night Port continued its persistent harassment unabated. What Song Chi and the others did not know was that during their fierce entanglement, the two half-step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan received a second summons from the Blood Zen Temple. It was this second call that made them completely lose the intention to entangle with the six warships further. Infinite Buddha Power was boiling over; then suddenly, the Buddha Beads engraved with numerous Buddhas Incantations flew out of their hands, appearing at an indiscernibly fast speed near the two Night Port warships. "Be careful!" The sudden change caused the complexions of the four following individuals to shift drastically, but the string of Buddha Beads, heavily endowed with the Buddha Power, allowed no time for reaction. The phalanx beads abruptly contracted, tightly binding the two warships. Inside the Night Port, Song Gang tried to activate the warships engines with all his might, but it was utterly useless. The constrictive force of the phalanx beads was astonishingly strong, and they could not easily break free. "I dont believe it..." With a cold snort, Song Gang hastily activated another Escaping Space Component aboard the Night Port. However, this purple component, which had rescued him from danger many times before, showed no effect in causing even the slightest deviation, even though it had already been activated. The space around the two warships seemed to have been frozen; no matter what methods they employed, they couldnt break free. In their anxiety, the six-armed Blood Arhats positioned above the two half-step Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan members raised their arms high, each hand materializing a large energy orb where Buddha Power and the True Word Principles converged. Swish swish swish swish swish swish! With a flap of the six arms, the six orbs, each with the might of a Peak Fourth Rank, also thundered down simultaneously. The Buddhas light illuminated everything; under this terrifying method, a radius of tens of thousands of miles was enveloped in a sea of Buddhas light. Inside the Night Port, Song Gangs complexion had already turned extremely somber. This horrifying attack instinctively made his heart tremble, and he couldnt guarantee that he would survive these six volleys of Law Orbs with the Night Ports current defenses. Regardless, he still had to try with all his might. With a shift in thought, the Night Ports orange warship armor, which had been enhanced to Fourth Rank, activated its active defense feature. It was clearly visible that a thick and gleaming special Armor Layer rapidly coalesced around the hull of the Night Port. In contrast to the Night Port, the clan sibling who took over for Song Chi was in an even worse state. His complexion was ashen, as the Night Port, at least, had Fourth-Rank orange Warship Armor. However, his Flagship was only equipped with purple Warship Armor. Even though he had enhanced to the rank of Fourth Rank, there was still a fundamental difference between orange and purple. The Night Port might have a small chance of withstanding this terrifying attack, but his flagship definitely could not, especially since its energy shield had only 20% left. However, just at that moment, in the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chis eyes suddenly narrowed. "Now is the time!" He virtually roared these four words in his heart, and at the same time, a faint spatial fluctuation stealthily emanated from the void behind the two half-step Fourth Rank members of the Evil Buddha Clan. The two members of the Evil Buddha Clan were shocked. They sensed the anomaly behind them and immediately began to circulate their Buddha power and the True Word Principle of Buddhism, hoping to react, but it was clearly already too late. An embodiment of the Void Demon, inscribed with ancient totem patterns on its body, holding a Ruins Market Walking Rank in its left hand and clenching a Space Law Blade in its right, burst forth from the void, striking directly at one of the two members of the Evil Buddha Clan. Being Fourth Rank + Totem True Body + Ruins Market Law Enhancement + its innate Space Law Power, the multi-layered enhancements made the Void Demon not far from the peak of the Fourth Rank. Moreover, having the element of surprise, how could the Evil Buddha Clan member avoid this all-out strike? The target of Song Chis attack was the one who had taken over from his clan brother. As the Void Demon struck suddenly, the half-step Fourth Rank member of the Evil Buddha Clan, who had not managed to defend himself, was seriously injured, and large amounts of dark Evil Buddha blood spilled out. Influenced by the attack on his clone, the illusion of the six-armed Arhats Golden Body also abruptly dissipated, and as a result, naturally saved his clan brother from having to face that direct hit. In the void, the Void Demon retreated immediately after the strike, ready to disengage from the void and strike again under Song Chis brainwave command. However, intense energy fluctuations were now coming from the Night Port, and while the half-step Fourth Rank member of the Evil Buddha Clan was disrupted by the Void Demon and failed to make his move, the attacks on the Night Port continued unabated. At that moment, the Night Port was enduring unimaginable bombardment. Its outer energy shield shattered instantly, completely overloaded, and even the orange warship armors protective layer, formed by active defense, started to fracture with each successive strike. After six explosions, the illusion of the six-armed Arhats Golden Body finally completed the last attack. Looking at the Night Port, the original streamlined, vibrant armor layer was now shattered beyond recognition, and even the hull had several gaping holes blasted into it. Without a doubt, the Night Port had completely lost its combat capability at this point, but luckily, at least the warship itself had not sunk and could be slowly repaired later on. Another piece of good news was that after this strike, both warships had finally escaped the bindings of the finger bone Buddha beads and returned to the fleet. Song Chis gaze shifted. He caught a fleeting glimpse of coldness in Song Gangs eyes, which was undoubtedly directed at him. The reason was clear to him: he had just chosen not to help him, instead targeting another half-step Fourth Rank member of the Evil Buddha Clan. This was resentment towards him. Shaking his head with a smile, he couldnt be bothered to care. In that situation, he had simply made what he felt was the most appropriate choice, and if the other party resented him for it, then all he could say was, "If it makes you happy, then good." Of course, not caring did not mean he would take it lying down if the other party deliberately targeted him because of this. He certainly would not be polite. What did it matter if the other party came from an Ancestral Vein or had a background no worse than Song Ze? Not dwelling on these thoughts, Song Chi and Song Ze maneuvered their warship forward, ready to continue their entanglement with the two members of the Evil Buddha Clan. ``` Suddenly, the Seed of Torch in everyones Ancestral Aperture between their brows simultaneously trembled. "Stop chasing, Wen Bo has accomplished his mission and successfully retreated, our task is complete..." In an instant, a long sigh of relief welled up in everyones hearts. However, Song Chi had different thoughts as his mind whirled. No one knew better than he did that the Half-Step Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member had just been severely damaged by the Void Demon, and if they pursued now, there was a high probability they could completely eliminate it. But just then, from the end of the sky to the side, a vast Buddha light appeared, followed by an indescribable Life Pressure that spread all the way. Even within the Warship, protected by the Energy Shield and the physical separation of the Warship Armor, everyone still felt a great heaviness bearing down on them, as if they were carrying a huge stone on their backs. Song Chi felt the same, extremely uncomfortable. Although he had already experienced pressures in that Tri-Eye Races ancient flagship that were countless times more terrifying, it had always been by remotely controlling puppets; he himself had never faced such pressure directly. In the Warship group chat, Song Ze spoke with a grave voice: "Fifth-Rank Life Pressure, thats from the direction of the Hundred Arms Buddha Sect, very likely a Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member of theirs is heading here, we need to leave quickly!" No sooner had he finished speaking than he took the lead in maneuvering the Flagship to turn around, heading without the slightest hesitation towards the transposition point at the rear flank. The others quickly followed suit, and Song Chi likewise abandoned any other thoughts. After all, if it really was support arriving from the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan of the Hundred Arms Buddha Sect, endowed with Fifth-Rank Combat Power by the Floating Land Origin Law Enhancement, and moreover not an ordinary Fifth Rank but an experienced Fifth Rank, then even if the Cang Qiong were caught, the probable outcome would be its utter demise. Naturally, he wouldnt go and deliberately court such misfortune. ... Millions of miles away, in the main control room of the Cang Qiong, which trailed behind the swiftly speeding fleet, Song Chis eyes suddenly widened as though he had seen some unbelievable scene. Indeed, that was the case. In another image in his mind, in the direction from where the Fifth-Rank Life Pressure had emanated, behind a towering mountain range, a three-thousand-meter-tall Evil Buddha Clan member stood erect in The Vault of Heaven. Contrary to what Song Ze had said, this Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member was not hurrying towards the Evil Zen Temple, but rather stood quietly in The Vault of Heaven. Buddha Power flowed all over its body, and above its head, in the open sky, numerous fully solidified True Word Principle incantations shone brightly. But what Song Chis attention was focused on was not these elements; it was the region that the gaze of this Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member was unwaveringly fixed upon. It was clearly empty, with nothing there, and yet the Evil Buddha Clan member stared fixedly at that spot, as if watching a formidable enemy. "The Hundred Arms Buddha Sect is passing through; evil spirits and the fallen, please disperse. Afterwards, a tribute of one hundred thousand fresh blood meals will be offered up!" As it spoke, seemingly to verify its identity, infinite Buddha Power circulated around its body, and the being rapidly swelled in size, soon turning into an eight-armed Arhat of five thousand meters. As the Arhats Golden Body revealed itself, the Fifth-Rank Energy Pressure radiating from its body surface became even more astonishing. Hiding deep within the Void Gap, Song Chi could feel an additional layer of oppression weighing on the Void Demon. Still, that was not the focal point. In the area that the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member had been staring at, a frost-white kilometer-long Warship slowly emerged into view. "Its a Torch Warship..." Song Chi muttered, but in the next second, the voice that came from the frost-white Cruiser was even more surprising. "The Hundred Arms Buddha Sect will soon be history, and as for you, whether you go after my clansmen or return now, you probably wont be able to do it!" At these words, Song Chi immediately realized that the Torch Ship Captain within this Cruiser was likely a fellow clansman. Their task must have been to prevent this Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member from pursuing the ten of them, or to rush back directly to the Hundred Arms Buddha Sect. But what confused Song Chi was the following: where did this Third Rank family member find the courage to intercept an Evil Buddha Clan member with Fifth-Rank Combat Power all by themselves? "Or could it be that this person is from the leading generation of our family?" While he pondered, the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member in the sky had the same thought; to an enemy that only emitted Third Rank energy fluctuations in its perception, it gave little regard. With the eight arms waving, boundless True Word Principles of the Buddha reflected around it, and the next second, the space around the unknown Cruiser was completely enveloped by a multitude of Buddhas Incantations, resembling a grand True Word Cage, sealing the Cruiser inside it. [Om Mani Padme Hum!] Continue your journey on novelhall.Co?m Then the Six-character Mantra echoed from its mouth, six blood-colored incantations carrying formidable Fifth-Rank power surged towards the True Word Cage, seeking to suppress it. Song Chis heart tightened, but in the next second, he witnessed a moment he would never forget for the rest of his life. The True Word Cage suddenly cracked inch by inch, and the Cruiser inside quickly reappeared, but this time it had turned from a streamlined kilometer-long Warship into a kilometer-tall Mech Giant. The giant held an Ice Blade in hand, and around the Mecha, the phantom of a frost-white Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale swam menacingly. As the Mech Giant raised its arm, the frost-white Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale phantom charged towards the six blood-colored Six-character Mantra Curses that were bearing down. Boom! Boom! Boom! Under the terrifying clash of energies, Song Chi only saw the world turn into two colors: one was the realm of frost, and the other the domain of the golden True Word Principles of the Buddha. The frost formed one-fifth, and the golden light enveloped the remaining four-fifths, which meant that the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member had the absolute advantage. ``` Chapter 470 - 252: The Conditions to Control the Mythical Mecha Form Ahead of Time Chapter 470: Chapter 252: The Conditions to Control the Mythical Mecha Form Ahead of Time Even with the void obstructing him, Song Chi could still see through the eyes of the Void Demon, witnessing the vast ripples of space around them, which were the result of energy collisions close to the Fifth Rank, affecting the space of the Evil Buddha Continent. Even as strong as the Seventh-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, with a remarkably stable spatial structure, it too was affected under the force of such high-level energy impacts. Of course, it was merely a slight spatial distortion, far from the degree of ripping through space. To achieve that on a Seventh-Rank Floating Land, methods of at least the Sixth Rank Level would probably be the least that are needed. In the sky above, the stalemate formed by the collision of two vastly different energies did not last long. In less than ten seconds, the Frost Kingdom, which at best could only occupy a fifth of the region, utterly collapsed, completely devoured by the domain of the True Word Buddha Mantra. Under the oppression of the True Word Principle, the kilometer-long frost-white Mech Giant crashed to the ground, slamming hard into the earth below. Having witnessed this battle firsthand, even from millions of miles away, Song Chi was anything but calm. He was startled at how a Third Rank Level Cruiser could transform into a Mythical Mecha Form and was terrified of the terrible combat power of the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan members who wielded Fifth-Rank Combat Power. Even after transforming into the Mythical Mecha Form and gaining control over the Ice Law, the frost-white mecha clearly could not confront it head-on. But at that moment, an unexpected change occurred. Before the kilometer-long frost-white Mech Giant could burst out from the deep pit it had created upon impact, a frost-white Ice Crystal Blade had already shot out first. This Ice Crystal Blade was not the nearly kilometer-long Ice Blade that the Mech Giant had wielded previously, but rather something that seemed to be derived from a special component. Its speed was astonishing, utterly unaffected by the domain of True Word Principles above. Before the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member in the Vault of Heaven could react, the blade had already reached close to them. However, to Song Chis surprise, this Ice Crystal Blade was not meant as an offensive weapon. Once near the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member, it suddenly transformed into countless ice crystal fragments which then rapidly expanded, and within the blink of an eye, they had converged into an Ice Crystal Prison over ten thousand meters in length, width, and height around the member of the Evil Buddha Clan. After this, Song Chi originally thought that the unidentified member of the Third Rank from his clan would seize the opportunity to strike at the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan enclosed within the prison. But unexpectedly, as soon as the cruiser emerged from the deep pit, it immediately reverted from its mecha form, transformed back into a Cruiser Warship, the warships engines roared to life, and in an instant, it became a white afterimage that disappeared into the sky. Is this... escaping? This utterly unexpected result was somewhat startling, but it wasnt long before he began to understand why. This clan members warship, although able to transform into a Third-Rank Mythical Mech unknown to him, had shown early control over the Ice Law from the previous fight. But regardless, it was still just a Cruiser, and in comparison to the Evil Buddha Clan members empowered by the Floating Land Origin laws with Fifth-Rank Combat Power, there was a gap of two Great Ranks, a disparity that was by no means easily closed. Realizing this, Song Chis heart housed another question that remained unanswered. Glancing up at the gigantic Ice Crystal Prison in the Vault of Heaven, which was trembling continuously with a multitude of True Word Principles swirling around it, it was clear that the revered Fourth Rank Evil Buddha Clan member inside was attacking it with full force. Yet from the looks of it, the Ice Crystal Prison would not shatter any time soon. An enhancement to a Fifth-Rank control component? Using the Brainwave Beacon to have the Void Demon return, Song Chi, after contemplating for a while, took the initiative to inquire in the warship communication group chat: By the way, is there in the family sequence... As he briefly described the characteristics of the frost-white warship he had seen earlier, Song Ze quickly replied. Frost-white warship... If Im not mistaken, that should belong to the one from our Second Sequence. Though Song Ze responded quickly, he felt somewhat surprised deep down. However, remembering that Song Chi had only returned to the clan two years ago, his surprise soon dissipated. Song Chi, unconcerned with the peculiar looks around him, continued to ask the question that concerned him the most. Brother Song Ze, is it possible for a warship to undergo mecha transformation before being promoted to a Zhulu Warship and having a certain level of vitality? As soon as the question was asked, not only Song Ze but also others in the communication group changed their expressions, their gazes uniformly turning to Song Zes projection. A transformation into a Mythical Mecha Form before reaching Fourth Rank? Clearly, this was the first time they had heard such a notion; it was completely new to them. At the forefront of the fleet, Song Ze weighed his thoughts for a moment, then finally said: Since all the brothers and younger kin are interested, I will discuss it, though this is also something Ive only heard in bits and pieces from my great-grandfather, so judge its truthfulness for yourselves... As far as I know, a warship can indeed transform into a Mythical Mecha Form before promoting to a Fourth-Rank Zhulu Warship, but there are two requirements. The first point goes without saying; the warship captain must possess the Divine Thought State Spiritual Force. Only with the Divine Sense Heart Power can one achieve absolute micro-control over the warship itself, including the transformation into a mecha form. Saying this, Song Ze paused for a moment and then quickly continued: However, its not to say that by controlling the Divine Consciousness State Spirit in a warship before Four Rank or allowing a Fourth-Rank Guidance Technique captain to take control of a Cruiser, the warship would be able to transform into a Mythical Mecha Form. There is still a need for a super-strategic level resource... Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal! Everyones eyes glittered, and their hearts churned with excitement. Except for Song Gang, who came from the Ancestral Vein, nearly everyone present was hearing about this secret for the first time, igniting a fierce eagerness among them. Chapter 471 - 252: The Conditions to Control the Mythical Mecha Form Ahead of Time_2 Chapter 471: Chapter 252: The Conditions to Control the Mythical Mecha Form Ahead of Time_2 After all, there were many benefits to mastering the ability to transform into the Mythical Mecha Form in advance. The first was that it could significantly enhance the Warships combat capabilities against the enemy, as the Warship Form is not suitable for all combat zones. Secondly, it allowed for the early comprehension and use of secret techniques to enhance the Warships combat power. Moreover, after transforming into the Mecha Form, not only could all the components loaded on the Warship be used normally, but it also allowed for the use of Strange Weapons that could not be turned into ship-borne components, such as the Prime Ancestor of the familys blue long knife or the Elder Xuanfeng of The First Direct Lineages Supreme Profound Sword. Compared to a single Warship Form, a Torch Warship capable of autonomously changing into the Mythical Mecha Form would definitely possess far superior combat power to that of a Warship of the same rank. Knowing this, Song Chi and the others were exceptionally excited, but Song Ze quickly threw cold water on their enthusiasm. Dont pursue too much in this matter. Do you think the family has kept this secret because they dont want us to master the ability to transform into the Mythical Mecha Form? No, its because the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal is extremely rare, ranking in the top three of the Torch Civilizations super-strategic level resources. Once integrated into the Warships structure, this resource not only grants the Warship a certain degree of activity in advance but also significantly enhances the combat effectiveness and duration of the Warships Mythical Mecha Form when it advances to the Fourth Rank. Such a special metal is pitifully scarce throughout the Shattered Starry Sea. Upon hearing this, the excitement in everyones eyes had dissipated quite a bit. An extremely rare material recognized by the entire Torch Civilization, the people did not believe they would be the lucky ones. Yet, there were still those who actively inquired further about the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal. In response, Song Ze eventually sent everyone an image. According to him, the image depicted the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal. Song Chi studied the image very carefully. Though rare, being in control of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and able to trade with various Alien Races across the Shattered Starry Sea each month, he was greatly interested in and hopeful for this material. After all, although this material was recognized as a super-strategic level resource in Torch Human Civilization, it might not be in others, and it was very possible to encounter it in the Ruins Market in the future. Furthermore, he would also add the purchase information for the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal to the markets purchasing shops as soon as possible, and the purchase price would not be low, so as to increase the probability of acquiring this material. However, when his gaze landed on the image, a sudden jolt went through his heart; the faintly glowing metal on the image felt inexplicably familiar to him. Soon, he muttered to himself: Thats actually Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal? After a moment of mild astonishment, Song Chi felt the urge to burst into laughter. Having recently acquired two Silver Legendary Oddities and another super-strategic level resource, Mixed Elemental Copper, his inner resilience had significantly increased; thus, though he was excited, he did not show any signs of it outwardly. As for the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal, he had indeed seen it before, not in some other place but in the Mineral Storage Room of the Tri-Eye Races flagship. Having previously explored the rare Mineral Storage Room thoroughly thanks to the first Void Demon, even though he hadnt been able to record all the resources due to the presence of the enhanced Alloy Mech guards. However, he clearly remembered the mining resources placed in the three storage cabinets at the far end of the compartment, and among them was precisely the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal. With a composed expression, he saved the image and continued to engage in small talk with the others. The upgrade of the Cang Qiong needs to be accelerated; moreover, the advancement of the Seed of Torch is also urgent. The good items in the Tri-Eye Races flagship... we really need to secure them earlier to be at ease... Muttering to himself, his fleet finally returned to the Spatial Jump point, and Song Wenbo and the other three had already been waiting there ahead of time. Soon after, Song Chi and the six others saw the attributes of the Bodhisattva Sharira; under the baptism of Buddha Power over the long years, the Sharira had become an Orange Quality Strange Object. [Strange Object: Bodhisattva Sharira] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: No] [Note: The remnant essence of a Fifth Rank Ghost Bodhisattva from the Evil Buddha Continent, after passing through a long period of gestation, has turned into an Orange Oddity.] Unable to convert into a ship-borne component? The crowd felt puzzled. Originally, they had thought that this strange object was likely convertible into a ship-borne component with special effects; otherwise, it wouldnt have been set as the task target for their Second Phase competition by the family clan. But the current outcome was beyond their understanding. Unable to discern the familys intentions, Song Chi and his ten companions stopped pondering it any further. Perhaps the family had other uses for it. When the Void Demon hurried back, the ten people activated the Spatial Jump one after another. Desolate State.The familys actions were frighteningly quick. In just ten days, their base had already moved from the previous underground space into the dilapidated secret realm. Of course, the entrance to the dilapidated secret realm had been moved to the underground space. In fact, the location of the base hadnt changed at all. Inside the secret realm, now renamed by the family as the Moon Locust Secret Realm, the one who welcomed Song Chi and his companions was a Third Rank Level Torch Ship Captain. The family head and clan elders were not in the secret realm. Wait a moment, the family head and the others should be returning within the next couple of days... To this, Song Chi and the other ten people, who had no idea what the higher-ups of the family had planned, could only wait quietly. Three days later, Song Xuancang returned. He didnt reveal much to Song Chi and the others, who only knew that the family head seemed to be in a very good mood, but that was all. Very good, you have delivered a perfect answer for this task. As for the ones who will advance through this phase... Song Gang, Song Chi, Song Ze. Following Song Xuancangs call, the three of them stepped forward. His gaze sweeping over them, Song Xuancang spoke softly: After unanimous evaluation by myself and the clan elders, you three are the ones who contributed the most in this task... With the results announced, compared to last time, Song Bei and the other seven were noticeably calmer, as everyone had already had a rough idea of the outcome before then. It went without saying for Song Chi and Song Ze, who took the initiative to fight in the first round, and although Song Gang only stepped in during the second round, he had precisely pinpointed the location of the Buddha Sharira before the official action. Alright, the Evil Buddha Continent is too dangerous. Everyone should return to the Dragon Spine Continent directly via the transfer warship. As for the task of the Third Phase competition, thats actually simple, and you dont need to prepare anything extra. Just adjust your state well, and in two months someone will take you there! After speaking, Song Xuancang first took away the Buddha Sharira. Accompanied by a spatial fluctuation, Song Chi and the others completely left the Evil Buddha Continent. ... Moon Locust Secret Realm, after the ten people left, Song Xuancang toyed with the Buddha Sharira in his hand, his thoughts drifting off into the distance. He then murmured to himself: With this one added, I now have a collection of nine Buddha Shariras. That should be enough to form sufficient temptation for that Four-Eared Arhat. As long as the enslavement is accomplished, along with this secret realm, that component might actually be feasible... In his murmuring, Song Xuancangs eyes grew more profound. The next second, Spectral Energy swirled around him as he once again disappeared within this Moon Locust Secret Realm. ... Dragon Spine Continent. Having returned, Song Chi immediately rushed to the Merit Tower. He was now eager to gather the remaining two special resources. Together with the ancient corpse he already had, once the competition over the sequence was over, he would be able to start the task of warship promotion. However, it was disappointing that he still did not see the Ice Origin Stone and the Third-Rank Blood Core. Chapter 472 - 253: Zhulu Warship [Furious Battle Mad Lion] Chapter 472: Chapter 253: Zhulu Warship [Furious Battle Mad Lion] Having left Merit Tower, Song Chi immediately hurried back to Green Moon Lake, his actions and words betraying an unmistakable urgency. Although this trip to the Evil Buddha Continent had gone much more smoothly than expected, taking only ten days for a successful return, it did not change the fact that the promotion period for the Furious Lion was nearly a year away. If calculated carefully, the Furious Lions promotion mission has been open for nearly eleven months, leaving only the last month... Humming sounds! Space shifted, and the Cang Qiong returned to the sky above Green Moon Lake. Without waiting to descend, several cruisers already approached swiftly from below. These are neither the Furious Lion nor the Mountain; why have so many unfamiliar cruisers suddenly appeared within the pulse? First puzzled, Song Chis eyes then brightened in an instant, as if he had thought of something. Could it be from grandfathers side... The Cang Qiong descended rapidly, and as Song Chi drew closer to Green Moon Island, he quickly saw more and more Torch Warships. There were over thirty cruisers of Third Rank Level alone, and an even more frightening number of warships of Second Rank and below. Besides that, he also saw as many as six Zhulu Warships of 3,000 kilometers class. Song Chi became increasingly certain of his thoughts. Because all these warships were basically docked around Green Moon Lake, and on Green Moon Island itself, there was only one warship. And it was also a 3,000 kilometers class Zhulu Warship. Looking at this familiar warship docked in Green Moon Islands exclusive warship docking area, Song Chis eyes sparkled brilliantly. If he was not mistaken, this extremely familiar Zhulu Warship was indeed his grandfather Song Mingsongs Furious Lion, and even though the ships body had expanded many times over, he could still recognize it. The Furious Lion has indeed successfully advanced... As he murmured this, Song Chis mind quickly shifted. No, thats not rightit should no longer be called Furious Lion, but [Furious Battle Mad Lion]! After a cruiser advances to a Zhulu Warship, the name of the warship changes from three characters to five. This distinction serves not only to show the gap between Fourth Rank and those before it but also to highlight the prestige of the Zhulu Warship, given it is the combat unit that can elevate a civilization from Low Rank to Intermediate all by itself. It definitely cannot continue to be lumped together with Low Rank combat units. As for the origin of [Furious Battle Mad Lion]. Grandfather Mingsong had mentioned several times before that if the Furious Lion were to advance successfully, its name would be [Furious Battle Mad Lion], something known to the core members of the Tenth Direct Vein. Green Moon Manor, the Welcoming Courtyard. By the time Song Chi arrived, this not-very-large courtyard was already full of people, each radiating at least a Second Rank Level of life force, all Torch Ship Captains who had advanced their Guidance Technique to lv20 or higher. There were also more than a dozen Third Rank Torch Captains, and even six of Fourth Rank Level. Without a doubt, these six were members of the clan elder level. The first three main pulses, the two direct veins, and that most mysterious and powerful Ancestral Vein each sent one representative. Grandfather Song Mingsong sat in the seat of honor, his face radiant with smiles, appearing nonchalant, but a closer look would reveal that the almost imperceptible aura around him was still far less than that of the other six. The successful advancement of the Furious Lion to a Zhulu Warship did not mean that Song Mingsong, as its captain, had also advanced. His level in the Guidance Technique was still stuck at lv38. Wanting to use the [Furious Battle Mad Lion], which had also advanced to lv40, to elevate his Guidance Technique to lv40 using the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform would still take a considerable amount of time. This also means that Song Mingsong is not yet capable of bringing the combat power of the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] to its fullest, as he does not yet possess the Divine Thought State of spiritual mind. While the warship itself now has a certain level of vitality, the power of the spiritual force is not sufficient to allow the warship itself to freely transform into the Mythical Mecha Form. Of course, Song Mingsong is just over 200 years old now, with plenty of time in the future to pull his Guidance Technique up to lv40, and it is certain that he will become a true Fourth Rank Torch Captain in the full sense of the term. This is one of the reasons why the various veins of the Song family are taking this matter so seriously; otherwise, a Pseudo Fourth Rank Torch Captain with no possibility of further advancement would not warrant the familys six veins each sending a Fourth Rank Clan Elder to congratulate him. However, Song Chi further speculated on something else. The familys plans in the Evil Buddha Continent must have made substantial progress, and all within these dozen days... You have to know, until now, the familys high-ranking forces were very tight, even when the sequence struggle officially started, only the family head Song Xuancang himself had come back once and soon after left again. Now that these six are here in person, aside from some substantial progress in the affairs of the Evil Buddha Continent, Song Chi could think of no other reason. At the head of the table, seeing Song Chi enter, Song Mingsongs smile became even richer, but this time he noticeably suppressed his normally deep and rough voice, speaking softly: Now that youre back, why havent you come over to greet the clan elders? As Song Chi approached briskly, Song Mingsong timely introduced him. This is Daijiang, the Clan Elder of the Ancestral Vein. The first introduction was of Daijiang of the Ancestral Vein, sitting at the head of the guests. As Song Mingsongs voice fell, Song Chi immediately bowed: Ive seen Elder Daijiang! This is Chang Ping, the Clan Elder of the Heavenly Vein... After greeting each elder, they all smiled and spoke up, revealing some secrets of the Evil Buddha Continent, making Song Chi even more certain of his previous guess. A candidate for the final three in the third phase of the sequence battle, Mingsong, your Tenth Direct Vein has really produced a remarkable genius. Chapter 473 - 253: Zhulu Warship [Furious Battle Mad Lion]_2 Chapter 473: Chapter 253: Zhulu Warship [Furious Battle Mad Lion]_2 Little fella, the next third stage is the Pusuo Heritage Tower. Remember to go all out, as you might gain an extraordinary harvest... ... Although Song Chi paid no heed to the praise from the six clan elders, he was focused on the term Pusuo Heritage Tower mentioned by Clan Elder Song Daijiang. According to him, the final third stage of the competition would no longer involve fighting but would instead target the Pusuo Heritage Tower. The Pusuo Heritage Tower was like the [Immortal Puppet Tower] in the secret realm of the family clan. It stood in an unknown star domain, untraceable and imperceptible. No creature knew its exact location, and one could only reach that unknown place via the path actively sent out by the tower itself. As for the mechanism of the [Pusuo Heritage Tower], it was similar to that of the Immortal Puppet Towerthe higher the level one managed to ascend within the challenges of the heritage tower, the more inheritance rewards one could obtain. The higher one climbed, the rarer the rewards dispensed by the heritage tower. Although the mechanisms of the two towers were remarkably alike, never confuse one for the other. The familys [Immortal Puppet Tower], though not bad, could at most nurture components for orange-quality puppet soldiers. But this [Pusuo Heritage Tower]according to the information collected by the clan over hundreds of yearsnot only orange oddities, but red, silver, and even objects of quality above silver had appeared several times, terrifyingly high in quality. You can imagine how excited Song Chi was when he first heard this news, as he had plenty of confidence in Cang Qiong. Time flies swiftly, and a day later, all the congratulating clan members had left. However, this did not mean peace had returned around Green Moon Lake. The entire Tenth Direct Vein was to celebrate for more than a month. The appearance of the Furious Battle Mad Lion signified more than just a Zhulu Warship for the people of the Tenth Direct Veinit meant so much more... The only direct vein under the six pulses with a Zhulu Warship, A greater voice in the Council of Elders, The number of subordinate branches in the Alien Star Domain is sure to skyrocket, Any of these factors would be incredibly valuable for a pulse that had only been rebuilt for a few short years. Although Song Chi was aware of these matters within the pulse, he did not participate, as he had more important things to do at the moment. To elevate the enhancement level of every part of Cang Qiong as much as possible. Now that he was privy to the various information about the [Pusuo Heritage Tower], he naturally had to prepare as thoroughly as possible. Only then would he have more chances to tackle the challenges of the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] later on. Lets not even talk about silver or above-silver quality items; obtaining even one red epic-quality oddity would be enough to satisfy anyone. It may seem like Cang Qiong has no shortage of silver and red components, but that doesnt mean its easy to come by a red epic relic. Not to mention the engines, patrol radars, main cannons, and secondary cannons on board Cang Qiong are merely orange or even below orange in quality. Lets do this, Song Chi, my clan brother. Ill mark this ancient corpse at the peak of the Fourth Rank as 120 golden merit points for you. After the clans deduction, how does 100 golden merit points sound? Inside the Merit Tower, after several negotiations, the last ancient corpse spanning ten thousand meters was exchanged with the Family Merit Hall by Song Chi for 100 golden merit points. Under normal circumstances, of course, Song Chi would not have wished to do this because this essentially reduced its value by one-sixth. The Furious Lion had successfully advanced to the Fourth Rank, and with some time, it could extract the primordial blood from the ancient corpse on its own, completely bypassing the clan. But the issue was that this would take a considerable amount of time, which was exactly what Song Chi was short on at the moment. If he wanted to continue enhancing the components of Cang Qiong, he naturally required more Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, Law Stones, Titanium Crystals, and suchall of which required golden merit points for exchange. With these 100 golden merit points, Song Chi could continue with his subsequent preparations. In the following period, several core members of the Tenth Direct Vein repeatedly entered the Family Merit Hall, spending all their quotas of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, Titanium Crystals, Law Stones, etc., to exhaustion. A few days later, in the Ruins Market Secret Realm, at the free stall area. Within the silently docked Cang Qiong, Song Chi looked at the various components before him with satisfaction. In the past week, people within the pulse had successively exchanged for him over 50 law stones, two thousand titanium crystals, and more. Even though this once again depleted the three-digit sum of golden merit points in his possession, the tangible enhancement of the Cang Qiong was undeniable. [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield]lv40lv42 [Neutron Star Core Armor]lv40lv43 [Pure Yang Sword Light Cannon]lv40lv49 [Shadow Breaker Cannon]lv40lv44 [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon]lv30lv40 ... With the enhancement of these five components, the combat power of Cang Qiong had solidly increased, in terms of both defense and offense. However, this also resulted in the depletion of Song Chis high-level resources once again. Of course, even if he still had reserves, he wouldnt enhance further lightly. The [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] that had already been enhanced to its current limit was at the brink of the balance point for energy supply. Otherwise, he would probably not have enhanced the [Shadow Breaker Cannon] but would have continued enhancing the two defense components. But alas, those two components are continuous energy consumers, and further enhancement would disrupt the energy balance. Havent you noticed that aside from these two components, he didnt dare to further enhance other parts like the third-rank [Void Escape Orb], [Phantom Thruster], [Void Gate], and more? As of now, the enhancements for Cang Qiong are drawing to a close. Until there is further enhancement or replacement of the shipborne engine components, there will be no significant further enhancements. However, this doesnt mean that Song Chis preparatory work is over, as he still has more preparations to make. In the void space outside of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, a crystal stone shining with dazzling light quietly hovered. The glow it emitted was particularly eye-catching in the eternal silence of the void and even more so for the void demons that were extremely sensitive to light. As a result, in just a few hours, horde after horde of void demons flocked to the light. The Cang Qiong, lurking in the background, would immediately exterminate all these demons as long as it didnt detect the presence of fourth rank or higher void demons. Batch after batch, in just twenty days, Song Chi had accumulated over two hundred void crystals, with nearly ten thousand of the second rank and below, not to mention two fourth-rank level void crystals. The void demons that contributed these two were both killed by the void demon enslaved by Song Chi. In this void dark space without the protection of origin laws and with the aid of the Cang Qiong, killing two demons that were just stepping into the fourth rank was not difficult. Killing the two void demons was not difficult, but this didnt mean the process was smooth sailing. When killing the second fourth-rank void demon, a fifth-rank entity behind it was alarmed, posing a great threat to the Cang Qiong. If not for Song Chis constant vigilance and immediate teleportation back to the Ruins Market at the first sign of danger, who knows what might have occurred. This was the sign that Cang Qiongs hunting mission had ended. At the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, looking at the five-digit number of void crystals in hand and the face that had been tense for twenty days, a long-lost sense of surprise finally appeared. These void crystals would be his capital for trading with the high-level aliens of the Starry Sea at the upcoming Pusuo Heritage Tower. Every ten thousand years, the Pusuo Heritage Tower spontaneously generates only a limited number of paths, which is pitifully few. Yet, this exceedingly mysterious old tower has stood for endless ages, so how could the cumulative number of paths be few? The more pathways there are, the more Starry Sea Alien Races will converge, and over time, a unique trading market has already formed around the Pusuo Heritage Tower. According to a few clan elders, anything could appear in that market, and being well-prepared with some universal trading currency might lead to unexpected gains. What constitutes universal trading currency? Void crystals, third and fourth rank and above Floating Land Origins, high-level biological origin blood, Starry Sea oddities, etc.these all count. And it is precisely these void crystals that Song Chi has prepared for himself. I hope to find Ice Origin Stones and third-rank blood cores. If there are top-rank fire sources of orange quality for upranking, that would be even better. PS: Ive been having health issues, went to the hospital today but its not all sorted yet, have to continue tomorrow, Ill try my best to keep updating! Chapter 474 - 254: Red Epic Fire Seed Strange Object Chapter 474: Chapter 254: Red Epic Fire Seed Strange Object But this was still not enough. As the only thing capable of accelerating the exploration of the mystic realms, Void Crystals indeed were a kind of resource that large and medium forces and civilizations in the Shattered Starry Sea were eager to obtain. However, only Fourth Rank and above Void Crystals could be considered hard currency, barely making their value significant. Those that were Third Rank and below werent valued as highly; they had to rely on vast numbers to be worthwhile. Based on this, Song Chi planned to make another trip to the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield in the next few days, to secure a few ten-thousand-meter ancient corpses for reserves. After all, they were once Fifth Rank creatures, and even though they had spent too much Life Energy over the long years, their current value still far exceeded that of Fourth Rank Void Crystals. But this was just his initial idea. He didnt recognize these ancient corpses, and even the entirety of Torch Human Civilization hadnt recorded them in tens of thousands of years. Could a creature that could actively hunt down a fleet of Tri-Eye Royal Family members be simple? Song Chi feared the earth-shattering implications that might be behind them; if they didnt exist, that was best, but if they did, that could be big trouble. If exposed, the entire Song family would be dragged into an unknown and terrifying vortex. Even though the Shattered Starry Sea was vast and endless, the likelihood of such an unfortunate encounter was next to none, yet Song Chi couldnt be too careful. Throughout the endless years, the Pusuo Heritage Tower had released a substantial number of paths, attracting just as many Alien Races, among which there might be groups or civilizations related to those ten-thousand-meter ancient corpses. If there arent any particularly rare materials or Strange Objects, theres no need to bring out those ancient corpses. Just let the family assimilate them internally... ... At Green Moon Manor, in the courtyard where the eldest uncle and his wife lived, Song Mingsong, Bai Xiuqin, Song Shan, and Song Chi gathered. Song Chi looked at his grandfather, his eyes filled with confusion. He had been in the middle of launching a new venture into the Alien Star Domain when he was called over... Before he could speak, Song Mingsong proactively tossed him a bright red Crystal Core. A Third-Rank Blood Core! Song Chi was overjoyed, instantly recognizing the object. I reckon your Flagship is about to advance, so I got this especially from the Ancestral Vein, Song Mingsong said. Thank you, Grandfather... After expressing his gratitude, Song Chi didnt refuse and directly accepted the special material urgently needed for the advancement of the Cangqiong. He was aware of how rare these Blood Cores were. The Ancestral Vein controlled a significant Blood Clan continent with a high Level, but despite his numerous requests to the Ancestral Vein, he had never received a clear response. There was no helping it; not every vampires body condensed such a thing, the probability was minuscule, and adding the Third Rank requirement made it even rarer. Seeing Song Chis reaction, Song Mingsong smiled and said, As long as its useful to you, thats good. But I must remind you, child, even though your Flagship has impressive Combat Power, advancing from an Escort Ship to a Cruiser isnt childs play. Before initiating the advancement task, make sure youre fully prepared. As for the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring, I assume I need not elaborate on its use... Song Chi nodded; he understood the meaning behind his grandfathers words. It was nothing more than a warning not to underestimate the warship advancement task relying on the combat strength of the Cangqiong. It would be better to initiate the task after returning to Within the Pulse, where the already successful Fourth Rank Furious Battle Mad Lion was present. It wasnt completely foolproof, but it would at least reduce the chance of accidents to a minimum. And the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring, a Component that could only be used when the warship commenced its advancement. Otherwise, it would definitely affect the Combat Power of the Cangqiong. Grandfather, Grandmother, Uncle, dont worry, I have this under control! ... Above the Vault of Heaven, upon leaving Green Moon Manor, the Cangqiong immediately activated the latest Alien Star Domain deployment. In the Ancient Star Domain Battlefield, several Third Rank Peak Humanoid Alien Race individuals were commanding a multitude of Asteroid Belt creatures to press on towards the surrounding ancient space corpses. This was an order that Song Chi had issued months ago. However, the progress had been limited. The first two ancient corpses they found were close by. Now, carving out a safe route to the third ancient corpse in a short time was not easy. Song Chi even speculated that even if the entire Star Domain was completely devoured by the spatial rift, that third route might not be established. But he wasnt pinning his hopes on these Humanoid Alien Races and Asteroid Belt creatures. His target was those few ancient corpses located near the remnants of ordinary Tri-Eye warships he had previously explored. Months ago, the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figurines had already established corresponding safe zones around those areas. Now, Song Chi only needed to use the Void Escape Orb Component to teleport the Cangqiong to the corresponding safe zone before shrinking and pulling the ten-thousand-meter ancient corpses. This process was naturally not as simple as said; after all, it had been months since the events. Whether those areas remained secure, or if the safety zone needed further expansion, these were details that required further verification. Yet, with the Brainwave Remote Control System + Fixed-Point Launch Pad + Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree three Components in place, the above were hardly significant issues. The only frustration was that the Fixed-Point Launch Pad was only of Blue Quality, with a maximum of four Figurines per launch and a not insubstantial Cooldown Time. After just a few rounds of launching and teleporting, the 24-hour return limit was reached. However, this time the Space Beacon Emitter Component had finished cooling down, and the next visit would only require setting the Spatial Anchor Point at Dragon Spine Continent, freeing him from the 24-hour return restriction. Chapter 475 - 254: Red Epic Fire Seed Strange Object_2 Chapter 475: Chapter 254: Red Epic Fire Seed Strange Object_2 Fortunately, I still managed to get my hands on two ten-thousand-meter ancient corpses. If I really come across any desirable items around the [Pusuo Heritage Tower], I would still have some trading capital. ... It has been two days since I returned from that ancient battlefield in the starry sky, and today, Song Chi is preparing to initiate a new round of trading at the Ruins Market. In the inner section of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, in front of the lv28 [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], as soon as Song Chi officially activated the device, hundreds of white beams of light instantly shot up from the platform, and an equal number of spatial vortex portals appeared at the entrance to the market. The first to appear in the market, as expected, was that Goblin Luke. Over more than two years, he had already tasted the sweetness of trading in the market. Now, not only with Terrastone, he also traded for quite a variety of resources from those alien races with each visit to the market. After completing the trade for Terrastone, an elated Luke headed to the free trading area. Aside from the crucial Terrastone trade, what interested Luke the most was this free trading area because he could always, more or less, pick up various bargains there, obtaining both a satisfaction and tangible benefits. In the free trading area, within a matter of minutes, quite a number of alien races had entered the market, and the number of stalls in the area had gradually increased. Contrary to Goblin Lukes excitement, Song Chi appeared somewhat hesitant, or at least thats how he looked on the surface. Please believe me, with the blessing of the Law, I can obtain at least two three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruits, and one of them will be given to you as a reward. Before him, the fiery presence of the Fire Elemental Life stood tall, and in its strange tones, Song Chi actually detected a sense of seriousness. He didnt rush to reply but was instead pondering something carefully. The item the other party wanted to borrow was [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. Leaving aside everything else, just the value of the token itself issued by the market warranted a pretense of hesitationif not, it might arouse the suspicions of the borrower. Firstly, one thing was certain: since this Fire Elemental Life sought him out so urgently and directly asked to borrow [Ruins Market Walking Rank], the matter of Firethorn Fruit he mentioned was very likely true. Otherwise, Song Chi, disguised as a member of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race, could request the witness of the [Ruins Market Lord], and the consequences of breaking the agreement were severe. Another certainty was that the Firethorn Fruit was just an extra; the real interest of the Fire Elemental Life was something else, for the fruit would be of no use to it. As for what it truly sought, that was unknown. His eyes flickered. I need to know your true objective! The flames on the Fire Elemental Lifes body flickered rapidly, but before it could speak, Song Chi spoke again: If youre not willing to share, then you should find someone else... The frequency of the flames flickering on the Fire Elemental Life became even more urgent, clearly struggling internally. To Song Chi, this came as no surprise, as the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] has been issued only twiceonce in his disguised identity supported by the [Enslavement Medal], and the other held by Elon of the Star Origin Empire who presented the [Neutron Star Core]. But that Elon has always kept a tight watch on his [Ruins Market Walking Rank]; not to mention lending it out, he rarely even reveals it in the market. After a prolonged silence, the Fire Elemental Life finally spoke again. I can tell you about this matter, but after hearing it, the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] must be lent to me! Already coveting the three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruit, Song Chi had no reason to refuse any longer. Reaching behind him, he handed over the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], emitting a silvery glow, to the Fire Elemental Life. Having received the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], the Fire Elemental Life immediately turned to leave. Song Chi gave one final word of caution. Remember, you only have 23 hours. You must return once the time is up... This was merely for show; even if the other party didnt come back, he could retrieve the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] at any time. However, having donned this disguise, it was essential to play the part convincingly. Once the Fire Elemental Life had left the inns third floor, anticipation filled Song Chis heart. Three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruitthat was like someone bringing a pillow to one who is dozing off. Since his [Guidance Technique] reached lv26, progress had slowed to a snails pace, and he could only continue to improve gradually and painstakingly. He had even prepared himself to slowly advance his Guidance Technique to Third Rank over the course of ten years or even longer, but with the aid of one or perhaps several three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruits, this time would be significantly reduced. One year? Or even shorter? At the thought, Song Chi couldnt help but get excited. Guidance Technique at Third Rank, meaning a life form of the Starry Sea at third tier, implied a lifespan of 600 years, a prospect that surely no one could remain indifferent to. Hope it works out! He silently prayed for the other party, yet soon after, he cried out in surprise. He sensed that the [Ruins Market Guest Token] had been activated, the Power of Laws within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Secret Realm were channeled through that token, bestowing its energy upon the distant Fire Elemental Life, raising its aura directly from Second to Third Rank. So fast, it seems that everything was planned well ahead; thus, the chances of success must be significant... In truth, Song Chi held great expectations for this Ruins Market transaction, whether it be Ice Origin Stones or other universally accepted currencies of the Starry Sea; any of these appearing would be fantastic. Unfortunately, luck was not on his side this time; the beings entering the Ruins Market were mostly from primitive tribal civilizations, Orcs and the like, overall not those special races, let alone ones with unique resources, hence the potential was quite limited. Oh well, it cant be forced. Time passed, twenty hours flew by in an instant, and as this Ruins Market was drawing to an end, the Fire Elemental Life that had been preoccupying Song Chis mind finally reappeared. When the figure came into view on the third floor of the inn through the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], someone heaved a sigh of relief. How did it go? Did you succeed? No sooner had they met than Song Chi, who resembled a member of the Blue Blood Clan, couldnt wait to ask, perfectly embodying the image of a broker anxiously wanting to retrieve the token while coveting the three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruits. In front of him, the Fire Elemental Life first handed back the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], then, under Song Chis expectant gaze, took out two crimson fruits. If not the three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruits, what else could they be? Success. As agreed upon, one is for compensation, the other you must exchange with equivalent Fire Attribute Materials. Naturally, there were no objections; taking the two Firethorn Fruits that were visibly larger than the previous ones, Song Chi sensed the energy they emitted, confirming that it was broadly in line with the three-thousand years claimed, and then he promptly took out a large quantity of Fire Attribute Materials from his Storage Capsule. Once the trade for the two Firethorn Fruits was complete, Song Chi changed the subject. What about the other matter? The thing you truly seek? It was the first time Song Chi had seen the Fire Elemental Life act coy, but ultimately, it still brought out the item as promised. The moment Song Chi saw what the other party brought out, his heart trembled violently. Red Fire Seed... Indeed, what was presented was a curiously red shining Strange Object Fire Seed. Upon closer inspection, the attributes of this Strange Object Fire Seed quickly became clear. [Strange Object: Extreme Yang Flame] [Quality: Red] [Convertible: {Torch Seeds Fire Source UpRank}] [Note: A Fire Seed nurtured from the lands of extreme yang within the Fire Elemental World for tens of thousands of years, eventually transforming into a Red Epic Quality Strange Object Fire Seed.] The turmoil in Song Chis heart was unimaginable; this was not just a red Strange Object Fire Seed, but also one that could be converted into an UpRank Fire Source. Chapter 476 - 255: Treant Race, Orange Oddities 【Heart of the War Treant】 Chapter 476: Chapter 255: Treant Race, Orange Oddities Heart of the War Treant If it were just an ordinary Red Fire Seed Strange Object, Song Chi would not have such a strong reaction, but a Red Fire Seed capable of being transformed into a Seed of Torch for Advancement Fire Source was fundamentally different. An ordinary Purple Advancement Fire Source could elevate a Colorless Fire Seed to White. Top Rank Purple Advancement Fire Source, on the other hand, would raise White to Blue. An ordinary Orange Advancement Fire Source would take Blue up to Purple. A Top Rank Orange Advancement Fire Source, Purple to Orange. And this Red Advancement Fire Source, although it lacks the distinction between ordinary and Top Rank, is sufficient to upgrade an Orange Quality Seed of Torch to Red, and within the Torch Human Civilization Territory, it could even be considered on par with a Silver Legendary Quality Strange Object. How could Song Chi not be excited? He presently only has a Purple Fire Seed, but thats not to say that this Extreme Yang Flame couldnt be used. The Red Fire Seed could promote an Orange Fire Seed to Red, thats just its greatest use; in fact, its also able to upgrade Orange Fire, it would just be somewhat of a loss. With myriad thoughts in his mind, Song Chi kept his composure and quickly feigned surprise, saying, A Red Fire Seed Strange Object, thats something the Lord of Ruins Market has always been actively seeking to purchase... Upon hearing this, the Fire Elemental Lifeform did not react further, since having shown it, it was living in Zhu Tian Ruins Market and naturally understood that such an object was bound to be noticed. Sure enough, the next instant, the Power of Laws in the market began to flow, quickly condensing a row of Law text in front of the Fire Elemental Lifeform using the Power of Laws. [Do you have any thoughts on trading this strand of Fire Seed?] In front of it, Song Chi, in the guise of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race, witnessed the entire scene, and although he lusted after the Red Fire Seed, he didnt hold much expectation in his heart. As Fire Elemental Life born from the essence of the Fire Attribute throughout heaven and earth, the Fire Seeds are akin to the Immortal Cultivation Methods in the hands of cultivators. The higher the rank of the Fire Seed, the higher the potential of the Immortal Dao Method, determining their future limits. The subsequent response from the Fire Elemental Life confirmed this. Lord, this strand of Fire Seed is extremely vital to me, I do not have any intention to trade it. However, if in the future there is a Strange Object Fire Seed of the same rank, then I will leave it to the Lords arrangement! Song Chi sighed inwardly but wasnt surprised, and he consoled himself that it was just as well, as he could wait to attempt a trade for this Extreme Yang Flame after advancing to Orange Fire, thereby maximizing the use of this Red Fire Seed. The Power of Laws flowed again, calming his own mind while not forgetting to reply to the Fire Elemental Life. [Very well, when the time comes you wont be lacking benefits!] The flames dancing on the body of the Fire Elemental Life slowed down momentarily. Even after understanding through their time here, it had been fairly certain that the great being behind the market wouldnt be too concerned with a strand of Red Quality Fire Seed Strange Object, and as long as it refused, forced buying or selling wouldnt happen. However, now, seeing the Lord of Ruins Market casually move past the issue, it breathed a sigh of relief and grew more trusting of Zhu Tian Ruins Market under its feet. Although Song Chi didnt know the specifics of its thoughts, he guessed roughly what it was thinking, but he did not intervene further and instead softly said, Congratulations, if you truly complete the trade in the future, just adding something, the third Ruins Market Walking Command might very well be yours... Hearing these words, the fire that had just calmed on the surface of the Fire Elemental Lifeform surged again. It coveted the Ruins Market Walking Command immensely, the augment that spanned a Great Rank was unforgettable, and if there was truly a chance to secure one, it would certainly not pass it up. In comparison with the Silver Goblin Empire, Luofu Sword Sect, and Star Origin Empire, the Fire Elemental World behind it was more dangerous, lawless. This method of Law Enhancement, available once a month, was too crucial for it. Watching the fire flickering rapidly around it, Song Chi could already imagine the subsequent significant actions the Fire Elemental Life would take. For the Ruins Market Travel Command, it would surely try to obtain as many precious Fire Attribute Strange Objects as possible from the Fire Elemental World during this time, and he was somewhat eager for it. If possible, try to bring back more Firethorn Fruits with a longer maturity. As long as their age is sufficient, I can offer an Orange Level Starry Sea Oddity for trade. To have a Second Rank Fire Elemental Life bring out another Red Curio would be an incredibly difficult task. The Fire Elemental Life itself was thinking about compensating with a few Orange Quality Curios later to see if it could trade for that Ruins Market Travel Command. At this moment, Song Chi preemptively offered an Orange Quality Strange Object, which was precisely opportune and also a voluntary move. The potential of the Fire Elemental World behind this Fire Elemental Life didnt need to be elaborated; the mere fact that it could nurture a multitude of Fire Seed Strange Objects was enough for Song Chi not to give up on this Fire Elemental Life. The third Ruins Market Travel Command had actually been allocated to it a long time ago; its just that he hadnt found a suitable excuse yet. The previous two Travel Commands were issued under the pretext of Red and Silver Strange Objects. If this third one seemed too casual, it might raise suspicions in the Fire Elemental Life, but more importantly, it would diminish the value of the Ruins Market Travel Command itself, something Song Chi certainly didnt want to see happen. But now, the timing was perfect. Not only could he give it away while also acquiring aged Firethorn Fruits to assist with his Guidance Technique training, but it was also an ideal situation. Chapter 477 - 255: Treant Race, Orange Oddities [The Heart of the War Treant]_2 Chapter 477: Chapter 255: Treant Race, Orange Oddities [The Heart of the War Treant]_2 These two three-thousand-year firethorn fruits could most likely elevate Song Chis Guidance Technique to the very limit of lv29. With just one more of a higher age, its possible he could directly make a breakthrough to Third Rank. Knowing that too much of a good thing can be detrimental, after finishing his words, Song Chi didnt say much more to the fire elemental life. In fact, there was another reason. Just as the trade was about to conclude, Song Chi suddenly discovered that a completely new species of creature had abruptly entered the Ruins Market. Glancing at the body constructed of tree trunks and vines, thoughts racing through Song Chis mind, he quickly located information about this rare species in the [Encyclopedia of Shattered Starry Sea Civilizations and Races]. Race Name: Treant Race Race Introduction: A wise species bred from the endless primordial forests, not commonly seen in the Shattered Starry Sea. Racial Advantages: A group of creatures on the path of wood, possessing formidable healing and regeneration abilities, adept at prolonged combat, and mid-to-close range control. Racial Weaknesses: Slow movement, unable to autonomously fly in the void. To think its this species, let me see, what exceptional resources do the Treant Race have... Life Crystals, various herbs, special spirit fruits... As creatures of the path of wood, the Treants special resources are naturally intertwined with plants. Song Chi furrowed his brows, devoid of much joy. Firstly, Life Crystals for the Treant Race are as crucial as the Marvel Attribute Fire Seed for fire elemental life; the likelihood of them trading these was practically none. As for the herbs, those were valued more by cultivators from the Primordial Continent, and not particularly attractive to Torch Human Civilization. However, he could still inquire whether they possessed Heavenly Star Grass, a main ingredient for Body Tempering Potions within Torch Civilization, which held reasonable value. Last were the spirit fruits; those were worth asking about. If another fruit similar to the firethorn fruit appeared, it would undoubtedly be extremely valuable. As he pondered, the cautious Treants also reached the entrance of the Ruins Market, and after examining the rule-based light screen at the door, three Treants of First and Second Rank finally stepped into the Ruins Market. The Ruins Markets internal population of over two thousand alien species also exhibited great curiosity towards these three Treant individuals. They didnt have the means to obtain a Ruins Market Guest Token or Ruins Market Walking Rank, and for many, this would likely be their one and only chance to trade. The presence of a new species meant the potential for more trading opportunities. Under the watchful eyes of many alien races, the three Treants cautiously stopped in a corner, and shortly thereafter, a brand-new stall emerged. Without the Treants making any explicit efforts to attract attention, their stall quickly attracted a throng of alien species in a very short time. Even Song Chi silently squeezed his way to the innermost part of the stall. Observing the abundance of plants and the various shapes of unknown fruits set out on the stall, Song Chis eyes revealed a hint of expectation. He first scanned the impressively diverse array of plants and shook his head quicklyalthough there were many, he wasnt familiar with most of them. Even if some held certain value within Torch Human Civilization Territory, the value wasnt high enough to consider reselling them. He also didnt see any Heavenly Star Grass, an extremely difficult-to-grow plant, which considerably disappointed the expectant Song Chi. One mans joy is anothers sorrow. Contrasting sharply with Song Chi was Zhou Ping, who was hugely purchasing the herbs presented by the Treant Race. Many were rare or even extinct on the Primordial Continent. Thankfully for Song Chi, he could still collect a transaction tax, or else who knows how imbalanced he would feel. Turning his gaze, he once again scanned those unusual fruits. This time he did recognize several kinds, but the bad news was that these fruits werent cheap. The prices for many were even higher than within Torch Human Civilization Territory. Without any alternative, Song Chi had to abandon the thought. The three Treants were unaware of Song Chis resignation. Even if they knew, they would probably not care, as they were quite busy at the moment. It wasnt only Zhou Ping; many Beastmen were also buying up the fruits from their stall in large quantities. Among the most popular, Song Chi recognized a few as the kind that could temper the body. However, the tempering effect was too overbearing, usable only by organisms such as the Beastmen Race and ferocious beasts with astonishing physiques. The Torch Human Race, being a frail species, could not utilize it. Among the three Treants, the sole First Rank Treant quickly rose to its feet, eagerly making its way toward the distant entrance of the Ruins Market. Being some of the first explorers, they carried little merchandise, and after a short period of selling, their stock was nearly depletedthey had to replenish their goods. Moreover, Zhou Ping had already proactively informed the Treant Race in detail about the two types of tokens, the [Ruins Market Guest Token] and [Ruins Market Walking Rank], without needing Song Chi to speak a word. He certainly understood what Zhou Ping was thinking. Having finally encountered a major supplier of medicinal herbs, it was natural that he wouldnt be satisfied with a one-time trade. Regarding this, Song Chi actually had some ideas in mind. After all, he had already taken the initiative to issue a collection task for various medicinal herbs to his family, making the Treant Race a potential competitor. But more specifically, he would have to wait and see. If the force behind the Treants wasnt considerable, the quantity of herbs they provided limited, or if the Luofu Sword Sect had enough scale, then there was no need to worry for now. After all, he and the Treant Race also had potential trades to make. Besides the Crystal of Life, Spirit Water, and special Spirit Earth, the Treants sought one other thing: seeds of various powerful spirit plants. Song Chi might have been powerless to provide the first three, but spirit plant seeds were a different matter. The Starry Sea Floating Land controlled by the Dinghai Song Family was vast, containing many special plants with astonishing combat power. Previously, these items had limited value to the family, and so they went unnoticed by the clan members. But if he were to purchase the seeds of these plants at a high price, that would be another story. As long as the Treants could offer sufficient value in future purchases, this could become a highly promising new channel for trade. Unfortunately, the Ruins Market trade was already nearing its end, and after the delay just now, less than half an hour remained until its close. Perhaps because they knew this, the Treant who rushed out earlier soon returned to the market, not only bringing a large amount of medicinal herbs and cultivated spirit fruits but also accompanied by more than ten Second Rank Treants. And since there wasnt much time left, these Treants didnt bring too many herbs. After setting up all their items at their stalls, they went into the side alleys of the market to browse in various shops. The first shop they visited was Elons Star Origin Empire store, and each Treant purchased three grades of Storage Capsules. Storage devices were rare, and virtually any creature that could offer a Floating Land Origin was bought outas these were not single-use objects. Besides the Star Origin Empire store, finally, a few Treant visitors entered the Oddity Exchange Shop. They first exchanged several Strange Objects, which could be transformed into shipborne components, for wooden objects of the same Quality in the shop, and then turned their gaze onto the projection screen at the center of the shop. Great Lord of the Ruins Market, my Treant Race wishes to obtain that [Ruins Market Walking Rank]! Hearing this, Song Chi was slightly surprised. Want the [Ruins Market Walking Rank]? Not a bad idea... He had originally thought that they might only want to exchange for the [Ruins Market Guest Token], especially since Zhou Ping had already comprehensively explained the acquisition rules of the two tokens. But this revelation made his eyes light up; it meant that the other party must have come bearing trade goods comparable to a Red Epic Relic. In the shop, the Treants didnt dawdle and directly took out an item that radiated a dense orange glow. With the Power of Laws circulating, Song Chi quickly received the Marvel Attributes of the item. [Marvel: Heart of the War Treant] [Quality: Orange] ... PS: Guess what component it will be. Chapter 478 - 256: [Life System Medical Repair Pod] Chapter 478: Chapter 256: [Life System Medical Repair Pod] Even though it was a strange object of orange quality from the Starry Sea, to tell the truth, Song Chi was still full of doubts. Previously, he had heard very clearly about the information related to the [Ruins Market Walking Command], which Zhou Ping explained in detail, stating explicitly that at least a red epic relic was needed for an exchange. Or do these treant people consider this orange oddity on par with a red epic treasure? With these doubts in mind, he continued to check. [Strange Object: Heart of the War Treant] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: {Level 5 Treant Life Fruit}{Life System Medical Repair Pod}] [Note: The heart of a treant from a Fifth Rank Level War Treant, containing a rich and gentle wooden Law of Power, with effects of longevity, healing, and much more. After a long period of cultivation by the Treant Royal Court, it has become an orange glory-quality Starry Sea oddity.] At that moment, Song Chi understood. So it is a treasure of life healing and longevity. Its value is indeed much higher than that of other oddities of the same rank. Muttering to himself, information regarding the {Level 5 Treant Life Fruit} began to emerge in his mind. Since Torch Human Civilization had detailed information on the Treant Race, it naturally knew quite a bit about one of the special products of the race, the Treant Life Fruit. As an item that would inevitably condense inside the body of a treant after death, the fruit often had effects such as extending lifespan and accelerating the growth of Treants of lower rank. And the lifespan extension benefit of a Fifth Rank Level Treant Life Fruit could be over two hundred years. As for this, although Song Chi was somewhat covetous, he was more focused on the second and only ship component form of transformation for the oddity. Components like the Medical Cabin were something he had long sought but always without success. He had not expected that such an item would appear in this Ruins Market transaction; calling it a huge surprise would not be an exaggeration. Components of a Medical Cabin of orange quality could keep a life hanging on as long as the damage was not too severe, and then slowly repair it bit by bit. It is something every Torch Ship Captain dreams of having. Life System Medical Repair Pod lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Healing effects increased by 50% Feature 2: Blessing of the War Treant Consumption: 5000 per usage Effect: Uses life energy to heal and repair all aspects of the organism inside the pod, with half the effectiveness for treatment of toxins, viruses, spore infections, etc. No charge or buffer required UpRank Requirement: 10 Strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Spectral Energy Points {Blessing of the War Treant: Consume 10000 Spectral Energy Points to bestow a War Treants life blessing on an organism within the medical cabin, sealing all energy activity within the body to maintain the last trace of life activity for one month, with a cooldown time of ten years.} After reading the attribute panel of the medical cabin before him, Song Chi had made up his mind. This [Heart of the War Treant] was a must-have. The [Life System Medical Repair Pod] it could transform into was too important for the current Cang Qiong. Not to mention the specific healing effects, the Blessing of the War Treant feature alone was enough. The cooldown time of this feature was certainly astonishing, but in critical moments, it could preserve the last breath of life. For instance, if in the future Song Chi suffered an unexpected event such as a spore infection or toxin infiltration, and the common life energy treatment was ineffective and his life hung by a thread, he could seal himself in the medical cabin with this War Treants blessing. Afterward, he could allow the semi-automated shipboard intelligence and the enslaved creatures under his command to seek assistance from outside or come up with a solution on their own. Although it was not necessarily guaranteed to save his life, if such an accident occurred, it would still be a way out, wouldnt it? As for the issue of the sealing time, although it could only last for one month at present, since this is only lv0, as the level increases after enhancement, this time is likely to continue to increase. Being more than satisfied with this [Heart of the War Treant], Song Chi did not think that this oddity alone was enough to be on par with a red epic relic. His response was straightforward. [Not enough!] Looking at the reply that came on the front projection screen, several Second Rank Treants looked at each other, and then reluctantly took out another item. A crystal the size of a football that emitted a fluorescent glow, but it did not have an obvious glow of a strange object, and more than likely was not a Starry Sea oddity. However, Song Chi was very familiar with it because he had just seen something extremely similar not long ago. It was the half-step Fourth Rank life crystal bred by the Half-Step Fourth Rank blood crow locust tree, but this crystal was clearly much larger than the one bred by the blood crow locust tree. A Fifth Rank Level life crystal, huh... Seeing this, Song Chi fell into brief contemplation. A life crystal of Fifth Rank Level was undeniably valuable. If it was buried in the soil beneath the Silver Apple Mother Tree, the growth rate of the Silver Apple Mother Tree would be greatly accelerated. Moreover, the two silver apples that had been partially depleted of life energy would also recover to their peak much faster. He had already thought about this, but with only the Secret Realm Accelerator feature of Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm, adding a Fourth Rank Void Crystal and Immortal Domain Spirit Soil together, it was not enough to accelerate the growth of the Silver Apple Mother Tree by a thousand years within two months, which would have restored the two silver apples to their peak. Thats why there were no actions taken before. However, now adding this Fifth Rank Level life crystal to the mix, it seemed possible again. Chapter 479 - 256: [Life System Medical Repair Pod]_2 ``` Thinking of this, Song Chi had essentially found his answer. Before the subsequent challenge to the Pusuo Heritage Tower, he dreamed of first enhancing the component of the Light Energy Aggregation Engine to Red Quality, which would allow the Cangqiong to continue strengthening its various shipborne components. With this, it would also ensure that the Cangqiong would achieve better results during the challenge of the Pusuo Heritage Tower, and obtain even more precious rewards. Find exclusive stories on novelhall.Co?m If it were possible to obtain a reward of the Silver Legend level... "Add another 30 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and 10 Law Stones, and it will suffice!" Song Chi gave his final reply, and the several Treants in the shop hesitated for a while but it was a Second-Rank Treant who had walked into the store that broke the deadlock. "Theres less than a minute left before the Ruins Market trade ends, make your decision quick!" This sentence made the few Second-Rank Treants in the shop make their final decision. They took out another 30 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and 10 Law Stones, and placed them on the counter in the middle of the shop along with the Heart of the War Treant and the Fifth Rank Life Crystal. Seeing this, Song Chi, who was outside the shop, had a thought and a silver token immediately floated in front of the few Second-Rank Treants. After carefully receiving the Ruins Market Walking Command, a massive force of rejection came over them, followed by a stillness in the entire Ruins Market space, which also marked the official end of this Ruins Market transaction. In the free-stall area, Song Chi quickly shifted his shape, transforming from the appearance of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race back to his normal look. His gaze flickered as he considered the specific arrangements for the subsequent matters. Secret Realm Acceleration, Component Enhancement, Using the Firethorn Fruit, Purchasing seeds of various special plants. These were all urgent matters to attend to, and the decision to purchase seeds of special plants was a new one he had made. Since the Treants were able to bring out a Fifth Rank Level Treant Heart and Life Crystal, their backing energy must not be small, and their demand for special plant seeds must be quite significant, so it was safe to procure in large quantities from his family. However, the most pressing matter at hand was to start the acceleration of Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm as soon as possible. Only then would he be able to elevate the Cangqiongs combat power to a higher level before heading to the Star Domain of the Pusuo Heritage Tower. At the Green Moon Manor, in the underground chamber, Song Chi and Song Mingsong stepped into the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm together. The acceleration of the Fourth-Rank Void Crystal in the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm had just ended two days ago, and since Song Chi had already mentioned the transplantation to Song Mingsong in advance, Mingsong did not hesitate. Once they arrived at the site where the Dragon Blood Trees and the God Tempering Fruit Trees were to be settled, both men got to work. In just tens of minutes, the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, ten Dragon Blood Trees, and the God Tempering Fruit Trees were all transplanted into the Cultivation Secret Realm by Song Chi. With the transplant bonuses from both the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil and the Cultivation Secret Realm itself, naturally, no transplant failure occurred. After the five thousand years in the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm, which was actually six thousand years due to acceleration, minus the eight mature Divine Tempering Fruits from before, another 20 Divine Tempering Fruits have already fruited anew. After another 2000 years, 20 more mature Divine Tempering Fruits would be harvested. As for the Dragon Blood Trees, two of them were specially cultivated in the Pulse for Millennium Dragon Blood Fruits, with all 10 Dragon Blood Fruits on them now over 7000 years old. In 3000 more years, they would then transform into 10 Top-Rank Millennium Dragon Blood Fruits. The remaining eight had Dragon Blood Fruits that had just passed a thousand years. Song Chis plan was simple: with the multiple accelerations of the Cultivation Secret Realm, one year outside would translate to more than twenty thousand years inside the realm. Therefore, he decided to cultivate all Millennium Dragon Blood Fruits. As for the Divine Tempering Fruit, it should be able to mature four cycles, yielding 80 fruits. Thinking of this, Song Chi could hardly wait to bury the Fifth-Rank Life Crystal beneath the Silver Apple Mother Tree, Dragon Blood Tree, and God Tempering Fruit Tree in the Spirit Soil of the Immortal Domain. ``` Inside the Cang Qiong, a mechanical voice sounded. [Confirm activation of Secret Realm Accelerator Feature?] "Confirmed!" With the confirmation, the entire component known as Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm was enveloped in a red glow, entering an accelerated state. Having dealt with this, Song Chi posted a new "Exotic Plant Seed Purchase Post" on the family forum. The previous "Special Herb Purchase Post" had already received many replies; his parents were in charge of managing the stock and purchases for now, and Song Chi had provided them with abundant Second-Rank and lower Floating Land Origin as purchasing funds. Once the quantity piled up, he planned to sell it directly to Zhou Ping under the guise of a broker from the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race. As for the exotic plant seed purchase, after some thought, Song Chi decided to hand it over to his uncle and aunt. His parents were already extremely busy, and his second uncles family had been handling the Terrastone purchases, while his eldest uncles family would be in charge of selling the stockpile of Storage Capsules once he himself advanced to the Seventh Sequence of the family. All these trading channels required a significant investment of time, and Song Chi didnt have much inclination to handle them in detail, so he allowed his elders to take charge. Of course, the profits to be gained would not be meager for his family elders. Although it was time-consuming, the increase in power for their flagships would be over ten times faster than exploring the Alien Star Domainand without any of the dangers. After arranging these matters, Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market. Instead of rushing to enhance the Life System Medical Repair Pod component, he locked himself in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. With two 3,000-year-old Firethorn Fruits in hand, he was eager to use them. Combined with the Top-Tier Body Tempering Potion and the Body Tempering Paste, along with the Spectral Energy enhancement of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room itself, Song Chi stayed in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room for over twenty days. When he emerged, his presence was suffused with an intense aura of Spectral Energy. The level of his Guidance Technique had soared from LV26 all the way to LV29. "The 3,000-year-old Firethorn Fruits really are amazingly effective. Its a pity I only have two." The two Firethorn Fruits had brought him to the very peak of Second Rank, but Song Chi was well aware that, although it was just one step away from Third Rank, it was uncertain how long it would take to cross that threshold. Without Firethorn Fruits of a higher age, he estimated he might be stuck at this point for at least five years. There was no helping it. Once his Guidance Technique broke through LV28, surpassing the level of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the Spectral Energy enhancement effect significantly diminished, leaving no chance to rely on it for a quick breakthrough. This was precisely why so many Torch Ship Captains were so eager to upgrade the levels of their flagships. "Fire Elemental Life, I hope you wont disappoint me..." Deep Sea Clam Pearls and the like were quite hard to come by, so he could only set his hopes on the Firethorn Fruits and hope that the Fire Elemental Life would be powerful enough. After a quick wash, Song Chi soon returned, summoning the Cang Qiong and eager to approach the Cultivation Secret Realm component. Focusing his attention on it, he quickly received an update on the situation inside the secret realm. Almost a month had passed inside the secret realm, and its various plants had aged nearly two thousand years. The twenty Divine Tempering Fruits on the God Tempering Fruit Tree were about to mature, and the two oldest Dragon Blood Trees had their Dragon Blood Fruits nearing the 9,000-year mark. In about half a month, they would transform into millennium Dragon Blood Fruits. However, Song Chis attention was not on these, but rather on the two fully regenerated Silver Apples on the Silver Apple Mother Tree. Without any delay, he controlled two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines into the Cultivation Secret Realm and with a thought, the two Silver Apples began to shrink rapidly and were soon brought out by the soldier figurines. Taking the two Silver Apples, Song Chi felt a surge of excitement, yet he did not rush to use them. Instead, he directed his attention back to the Cultivation Secret Realm, focusing on the Silver Apple Mother Tree. If his estimates were correct, by the time this acceleration period ended, new Silver Apples should have appeared on the Silver Apple Mother Tree once again. Chapter 480 - 257: Component Quality Promotion - Song Chi’s Choice The fruiting speed of stellar plants, although much slower than those of the Floating Land plants, isnt to the extent of taking over twenty thousand years. .Co?m As for the maturation time, Song Chi is not yet clear, but what can be surely deduced is that its highly unlikely to be less than the time required for fruiting. The urgency wasnt there, as the "Secret Realm Accelerator" in the cultivation secret realm doesnt require any cost. Once this acceleration is over, and after waiting a year, he could conduct the second one. This also means that no matter how long the fruiting speed and maturity cycle of the Silver Apple Mother Tree are, he could reliably acquire the special resource [Silver Apples] in the future. Of course, at present, only the lowest Fourth Rank Silver Apples, which can promote blue components to purple ones, were obtainable - After all, the Mother Tree had fallen to the Fourth Rank Level. Silver Apples of the Fifth or Sixth Rank were out of the question for now. Unless in the future, he could enhance the rank of the cultivation secret realm and recover the Silver Apple Mother Tree to the Fifth or even Sixth Rank. Withdrawing his spiritual focus, Song Chi waited another day until the 20 Divine Tempering Fruits were completely ripe. He immediately harvested them all, allowing them to begin the next cycle of growth. Inside the Cang Qiong, carefully storing the 20 Divine Tempering Fruits, Song Chi didnt rush to deliver these to the pulse and instead contemplated whether they could be used at the Pusuo Heritage Tower later on. With a flash of light in his hand, two Silver Apples were taken out. First, he took the larger Silver Apple, for which he had already determined the use. As his palm slowly approached the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] component, the mechanical voice of the ships onboard intelligence immediately came through. [Confirm use of "Light Energy Aggregation Engine" as the target?] "Confirmed!" A rich orange glow sparkled inside the Cang Qiong, but it didnt last long, soon dimming and being replaced by a more dazzling red glow. When Song Chis gaze returned to the engine component, it had indeed been upgraded from Orange Glory Quality to Red Epic Quality. Light Energy Aggregation Engine lv49 Quality: Red Feature: Energy Supply Efficiency increased by 168% Feature 2: Light Energy Aggregation Feature 3: Can merge one specific feature from similar components Consumption: 800/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 8040/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 30 minutes Energy Pool: 350,000 (can store 350,000 Spectral Energy Points) UpRank Requirement: 40 threads of Floating Land Origin (Fourth Rank), 2 threads of Floating Land Origin (Fifth Rank), 220,000 Spectral Energy Points, 40 Law Stones, 120 Titanium Crystals, 40 Glitter Stone Crystals. Note: Has reached the structural enhancement limit of the ships body, cannot be strengthened further {Light Energy Aggregation: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points to aggregate the energy of the consumed Spectral Energy Points and put the engine into an ultra-high load operating state, improving energy supply efficiency by 500%, thrust by 500%, lasting for 1 hour with a 15-hour buffer.} His gaze converged on the energy supply section; seeing the figure exceed eight thousand points, Song Chi completely relaxed. Before this, the figure was just a little over five thousand points. And dont forget that this calculation doesnt even include the third feature, which allows him to freely combine it with other similar engine components. Is the Silver Apples value high merely because it can enhance the quality of a designated component? Of course not. Another highly coveted reason for its pursuit is that the captain can actively combine the newly added feature. Song Chi had learned this point from the detailed information of the Silver Apple Mother Tree provided by his family early on, so he was well-prepared. The Ancestral Aperture at his forehead slowly opened, and several rays of light surged from the Ancestral Torch. Among the three rays of light, two were blue and one was purple, corresponding to two blue engines and one purple engine. Knowing the features of the Silver Apple, Song Chi had already begun purchasing engines with top-rank features. These three components were the results of that period. The features of the two blue engine components were "Thruster power doubled" and "Engine energy supply efficiency doubled" respectively. As for the purple engine, its feature was "Engine energy supply efficiency and thrust permanently increased by 60%." After some deliberation over these options, Song Chi chose the "Engine energy supply efficiency doubled" feature. Although thrust was important too, the perennial shortcoming of the Cang Qiong had been the issue of energy supply efficiency. With the "Phantom Thruster" component providing a powerful boost to thrust, it was currently quite effective. Once he merged the blue engine component into the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine], the next second saw the engines energy supply skyrocketing from eight thousand points directly to sixteen thousand points, which was truly staggering. The only regret was that the feature added by the Silver Apple could only merge the characteristics of similar components that had not been enhanced. The added features also had no growth prospects; thus, only constant or proportionally doubled features could be merged. Otherwise, Song Chi really wanted to merge the feature of an Orange Engine that had been enhanced to the Fourth or even Fifth Rank directly. It was precisely because of this that the Silver Apple was only a scarce resource rather than a strategic-level resource. Having upgraded the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine], Song Chis gaze shifted to the multitude of purple components on the Cang Qiong. He still had one Silver Apple in hand, a lower-grade one that could only elevate purple components to orange. He was still somewhat undecided about the use of this Silver Apple. Of course, the main targets for enhancement had already been largely identified. [Brainwave Remote Control System][Phantom Thruster][Plasma Guardian] and [Void Escape Orb]. Even with the choice narrowed down to four, Song Chi still found it difficult to decide. The [Brainwave Remote Control System] needs no further explanation. To date, its been the purple component he relies on the most, the one that has repeatedly kept him out of danger while reaping generous rewards. Chapter 481 - 257: Component Quality Promotion - Song Chi’s Choice_2 ``` The [Phantom Thruster] is a key component for advancing the agility of the Cang Qiong. Should it be upgraded to Orange Quality, it would surely enhance the ships agility substantially. [Plasma Guardian] is an artifact for personal survival and also the reason Song Chi feels confident every time he leaves the Cang Qiong. As for the [Void Escape Orb], this component is a god-level artifact on the Cang Qiong for both pursuit and survival. If it could be enhanced to Orange Quality, it would also be excellent. After much deliberation, Song Chi suddenly remembered the colossal Tri-Eye Race flagship. More than a year had passed, leaving him with very little time to continue exploration. With this in mind, Song Chi extracted another Blue Quality component from the Ancestral Torch. Control Spirit Ring lv0 Quality: Blue Feature: Two additional remote control quantities ... Looking at the feature of this top-rank Blue remote control component, although it didnt explicitly state that the number of Brainwave Imprints would increase by two, the additional +2 for control quantity assured Song Chi that once this feature was integrated into the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component, the end result would inevitably be an additional two Brainwave Imprints. Thus, counting the original one, Song Chi would be able to remotely control three Soldier Figurines simultaneously. The significance of this feature, naturally, is that it allows him to divide and explore three different routes at the same time, greatly improving the exploration efficiency of the Tri-Eye Race flagship. With that thought, Song Chis flickering eyes became resolute, and he directly used a slightly lesser Silver Apple on the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component. Of course, before merging, Song Chi first strengthened the Purple Component to lv40. After all, if it were upgraded to Orange Quality, further enhancement would require adherence to Orange Component standards, and pre-emptively strengthening it to Fourth Rank could save a considerable amount of resources. Soon, the component completely transformed from Purple to Orange Quality, also integrating the Blue Quality [Control Spirit Ring] component. Brainwave Remote Control System lv40 Quality: Orange Consumption upon activation: 300/second (Spectral Energy Points) Feature: When the owner of the warship is marked with a Brainwave Beacon, the Torch Warship can be remotely controlled in reverse. Feature 2: Two additional remote control quantities Effect: Upon activating the component, a Brainwave Beacon can be condensed. Creatures or mechanical entities marked with the Brainwave Beacon may be remotely controlled. Control Distance: 10 light-years Duration: 36 hours; Buffer: 2 hours UpRank Requirement: Four strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 90,000 Spectral Energy Points, 50 tons of Soul Crystal, 62 Titanium Crystals, 3 Law Stones After reviewing the attributes, Song Chi nodded in satisfaction. A control distance of 10 light-years was indeed a terrifying figure, and in the future, if Song Chi truly wished to remain hidden, it would be very difficult for anyone to discover his existence as a behind-the-scenes controller. Shaking his head, he then began the test that he cared most about. The doors of the Cang Qiong opened, and three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines flew out one after another. One raced along the central street towards the deepest part of the Ruins Market, another turned and exited through the entrance of the marketplace, and the third soared into the air, speeding above the marketplace. Soon, laughter echoed from inside the Cang Qiong. "Just as I thought, the number of Brainwave Imprints increased directly from one to three. In the future, I will be able to control actions or combat in three different directions, greatly increasing the exploration speed for the colossal Tri-Eye Race flagship." Now, with his Spiritual Force reaching the state of Sevenfold Mind Utilization, controlling three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to act separately was not a difficult task for him. Once his emotions stabilized, Song Chi withdrew his attention from the Orange Quality [Brainwave Remote Control System] component and focused on other components of the Cang Qiong. With the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] upgraded to Red Quality and an energy supply efficiency of 16,000 points per second, the Cang Qiong would no longer be limited by energy supply efficiency for a considerable time. Considering he also had some resources at hand, Song Chi naturally would not be stingy. He wanted to further enhance several components on the warship. However, this time, he did not start with the Silver or Red components but opted for both the [Phantom Thruster] and [Void Escape Orb]. ``` ``` Your journey continues with novelhall.Co?m These two components may play a significant role in the subsequent challenges of the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. [Phantom Thruster] lv30lv40 [Void Escape Orb] lv30lv40 With both components enhanced to fourth rank, the effect of the [Phantom Thruster] component improved to "warship thrust increased by 200%, warship speed increased by 200%"; as for its "Phantom Trace" feature, it also saw a tremendous enhancement. {Phantom Trace: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, after 5s of charging, the thruster enters an overloaded state, and for 15s, the warship will make a rapid burst in the designated direction at 2000% speed, generating 10 accompanying illusions identical to the warship to confound enemy units during the burst.} After the [Void Escape Orb] component was enhanced to the fourth rank, it provided Cang Qiong with 400 additional points of spatial resistance, and the single escape distance reached 10 light-seconds. Following these two, Song Chi turned his attention to the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] and [Neutron Star Core Armor] components. However, after some thought, the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component was abandoned, as its "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature would only change with a great rank enhancement, and there was not much increase in the mere hull armor. Song Chi was more willing to enhance the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component. In the end, he upgraded this silver, legendary-quality energy shield from lv42 to lv45. Although he wanted to continue enhancing, he could not due to the lack of fourth-rank Floating Land Origin and Law Stones, so he had to stop there. Of course, the [Life System Medical Repair Pod] component was also enhanced by him early on to lv40, and its repair effect was extremely remarkable. Overall, after this round of quality promotion and enhancement, Cang Qiongs combat power had greatly increased. (PS: Overall warship attributes are not listed. For treasure sons who want to see the current configuration and enhancement level of Cang Qiong, you can go see the only pinned post in the book fan circle, which is updated by treasures in real-time, so I wont use it to pad out this chapter.) In the following days, Song Chi didnt continue to practice the Guidance Technique. Currently facing a bottleneck at a great rank and with the effects of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room significantly weakened, it was no longer something that could be easily broken through with persistent hard work. Moreover, since the trip to the star domain where the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] was located was in the next few days, Song Chi now wanted to adjust his state as much as possible. Time passed quickly, and a week soon went by. That day, Song Chi, who was sitting cross-legged in the courtyard, suddenly opened his eyes, snapped out of his visualization state, and the Quantum Communication Bracelet on his left wrist beeped urgently. Looking down, the message was sent from the Council of Elders, and it was incredibly brief. "Come to the Divine Mountain immediately!" After bidding farewell to his grandfather, grandmother, parents, and a group of elders who had already been waiting at Green Moon Manor, Cang Qiong shot up into the sky and disappeared into the depths of the clouds in an instant. Outside the manor, the gazes of the onlookers lingered in the air for a long time. At that moment, Zhao Hongxue murmured softly, "Regardless of whether he succeeds or not, Little Chi will always be the first unicorn son of our Tenth Direct Vein!" These words struck right at the heart of Song Chao, and his smile was unstoppable. Song Mingsong glanced around, thinking of chastising, but considering his unicorn son was credited to his third son, he ultimately forcefully held back. However, he didnt quite agree with his daughter-in-law Zhao Hongxues words. "No, Little Chi must seize that ranking position this time!" Such bold words caused a slight shock in those nearby, but Song Mingsong didnt offer any further explanation. He couldnt possibly reveal that Song Chis flagship contained components of silver, legendary quality, could he? ... At Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, White Jade Square. Song Chi, Song Ze, and Song Gang arrived one after another. Song Chi did not know the other two individuals, but he was somewhat surprised at heart. He had originally thought the "Pusuo Heritage Tower Path" might be within the Divine Mountain, for it sounded quite mysterious and significant and now it seemed that this was not the case. PS: The second chapter might be after 12 PM; Im writing a bit slowly. ``` Chapter 482 - 258: Everlasting Existence [Pusuo Heritage Tower] · Challenge Rules He didnt have to ponder long before three familiar Zhulu Warships appeared above the escort ships. It was the [Cang Mang Wuji], belonging to the family head Song Xuancang. The three of them instantly realized, knowing that once again it was the family head who would lead them to the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. "Do not resist, the path node cast by the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] is not low grade, and its not located on the Dragon Spine Continent..." A faint voice emanated from the [Cang Mang Wuji] high above, followed by several integrated beams of light that emerged and spread towards the Warship where Song Chi and the other two were. After firmly integrating the three escort Warships, the [Cang Mang Wuji] transmitted intense spatial fluctuations, evidently as Song Xuancang activated the spatial jump device. A sense of dizziness struck them, but it was far less than the disorientation suffered from being cast into the Alien Star Domain or from traveling on transfer Warships before. Based on this, Song Chi and the others surmised that the distance of the [Cang Mang Wuji]s jump wasnt as far as theyd imagined. It certainly couldnt be in the vicinity of Dragon Spine Continent, but it was highly probable that they hadnt left the bounds of Dinghai Star Domain. Achieving this conclusion didnt surprise the three of them, as the path connections of the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] were significant and of great importance to the family; it would be odd if it wasnt included within the familys domain. Since the jump distance wasnt great, and given that all three of Song Chis party practiced the Guidance Technique at Second Rank, they quickly recovered. Their gaze swept over the projection screen and radar map in confusion; no matter how they looked at it, this was a perfectly normal Star Domainsave for the eternal silence of outer space, the only thing that might catch their attention was the small Fragment Belt not far ahead. However, according to the Warship radar display, there was nothing abnormal about this small Fragment Belt, which spread just tens of thousands of kilometers, and furthermore, it seemed that it had already been mined out by the familys advance teams. In their confusion, Song Xuancangs voice rang out on the Warship. "Follow me!" They had just completed the jump, and the four Warships had yet to link up with the magnetic wave communication when Song Xuancangs voice easily entered the three members Warship, employing the familys Quantum Communication Bracelet. Although the specifications of the Song familys exclusive Quantum Communication Bracelets were consistent, the authorities varied greatly based on the identity of the owner. As the Song family head and contemporary Earl of Dinghai, Song Xuancangs privileges were only slightly lower than a few of the ancient Clan Elders, so of course he could freely send messages to Song Chi and the others, even with the obstruction of a Torch Warships hull. With the [Cang Mang Wuji] in front, followed by the three escort Warships, the four Warships headed towards the small Fragment Belt. "So the problem is indeed within this small Fragment Belt..." Compared to the other two, Song Chi had actually anticipated this. Although the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] was indeed impressive and had been Enhanced to Fourth Rank, the Dinghai Song family had nearly three thousand years of heritage; if they truly wanted to conceal something important, it would never be something that an Orange Quality radar could detect, otherwise it would be a disgrace to the name of a great family. Song Chi even guessed that even an Enhancement to Fifth-Rank Level Orange radar would most likely still detect nothing abnormal. Reality proved his thoughts correct. When the four Warships arrived at the center area of this small Fragment Belt, they soon saw the true nature within the Fragment Belt. The dense small fragments completely vanished, revealing before them a vacuum area with a diameter of ten thousand meters. Eight somewhat familiar mechanical devices stood at the eight corners of this ten thousand meter vacuum Star Domain, constructing this advanced version of the combined Illusion Realm of ten thousand meters scale. Below the eight mechanical devices, specialized continuous operation micro nuclear fusion Energy Supply platforms were assembled, enabling the eight Illusion Realm constructing mechanical devices to run as if a day were a thousand years. Song Chi was not unfamiliar with such mechanical devices; his family had similarly constructed such Illusion Realms a light-year away from the Blood Blade Star Thieves base, but only the most basic Illusion Realm construction devices were used at that time, requiring just four Illusion Realm constructors. But here and now, there were eight, which meant that the Illusion Realm enveloped a larger range and had a stronger Effect. Such devices were said to be the advanced combined Illusion Realm construction devices, also products of one of the Four Great Super Empires, the Chi Yu Divine Dynasty. At that moment, Song Zes voice came through the Warship group chat. "This is the advanced version combined Illusion Realm. Its said that setting up one requires hundreds to thousands of threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, frighteningly expensive!" Song Chi also clicked his tongue in amazement. He had guessed it would be costly, but he hadnt realized it would be quite so extravaganta near four-digit number of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origins, tsk tsk. Enjoy new tales from novelhall.Co?m Not dwelling too long on this, Song Chis attention was quickly drawn to a Torch Warship, also exceeding three thousand meters in length, which was suspended to the side. Song Ze proved to be quite informative, as without Song Chi having to ask, he went on to explain: "This is Clan Elder Song Changlin of the Second Direct Lineage, even older than the family leader..." Over there, Song Xuancang and Song Changlin had a brief conversation before they once again beckoned the three of them. The destination of the four Warships lay within the combined Illusion Realm, closer to an eternal black vortex channel constructed by limitless Space Laws. The channel was more than a few thousand meters in diameter and emitted an intensely strong spatial fluctuation. Song Chi compared it to the Spatial Wormholes of the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, then startled to find its entrapped Spatial Power was much stronger than that of the Wormholes. At that moment, the family head Song Xuancangs voice once again resonated within the three members Warship. "This is the pathway that the family controls, leading to the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. Remember, from now on, do not wander too far from the [Cang Mang Wuji]." Chapter 483 - 258: Everlasting Existence [Pusuo Heritage Tower] · Challenge Rules_2 "That Pusuo Heritage Tower has existed for who knows how many eons. A Great Sage from the northern tower civilization adept at divination once revealed that this tower is even older than the Shattered Starry Sea era, perhaps even a constant ancient relic that has spanned an entire universe." "Nobody knows just how many paths it has cast out to date. In any case, the Starry Sea Races converging around it are innumerable, including those that possess bizarre and unpredictable methods, leaving one ever-vigilant. If were too far from the Cang Mang Wuji, I might not even be able to ensure your safety should any mishap occur." Listening to these solemn words, Song Chi and his two companions felt a chill in their hearts, and their initial anticipation gradually turned to caution. As the head of the Dinghai Song family, Song Chi and the two were well aware that Song Xuancang was no ordinary Fourth-Rank Contending Warship Captain. As the former leading figure of their generation, he had always been the most gifted individual in the Song family for nearly a thousand years. If even he was exercising such caution, one could only imagine the Star Domain where the Pusuo Heritage Tower resided was far from a place of order, but more likely a domain of lawlessness. Cang Mang Wuji repeated its old trick, and the fusion beam once again tightly bound the four warships together, followed by the familiar sensations of weightlessness and dizziness. "Ugh..." Inside the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi was almost about to vomit the bile from his stomach. The aftereffects of this space transport were definitely the most severe he had ever experienced, far worse than any previous exploration of the Alien Star Domain. It wasnt just him, though he was still the one who performed best. Song Ze and Song Gang were vomiting so violently that they nearly lost consciousness. Although both of their Guidance Techniques were at Second Rank, they were generally only around levels 24 to 25. Compared to Song Chi, who had used Firethorn Fruits, Deep Sea Clam Pearls, Body Tempering Paste, and various other auxiliary cultivation resources to raise his Guidance Technique to level 29, their physical constitutions were much inferior. Ignoring the two of them, once he had recovered, his gaze was immediately drawn to a distant object. It was a tower of infinite height, seemingly piercing through the entire Star River. In front of this ancient tower, stars, Floating Land, and cosmic plants were merely accessories. Gold, wood, water, fire, earth, time, space, thunder, ice... The Power of Laws flowed abundantly over the body of this great tower, like leaves surrounding flowers, densely packed and endless. With just one glance, Song Chi could assert that this tower was indeed that Pusuo Heritage Tower. "A Heritage Tower that has persisted through the entire Shattered Starry Sea era and the Multiverse Era... Truly astounding!" .Co?m Compared to that ancient flagship of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family, this Heritage Tower traversing the Star River was evidently much more shocking. At least, the terrifying Power of Laws surrounding it far surpassed that of the ancient flagship. Beyond that, even from an endless distance, Song Chi could still make out several terrifying creatures surrounding the Heritage Tower. His eyes intently focused on one of the creatures, a giant with a body reaching a million meters in height, Song Chis eyes widened in shock. Just then, the recuperated Song Ze spoke: "If Im not mistaken, that should be a member of the Starry Sea Giant Clan, and not just any member but one at the Sixth Rank. Although its not a Titan Giant, it is undoubtedly one of the Starry Sea Fateful Clans." Song Chi nodded slightly. He recognized the creature, and he also knew that this kind of creature was listed in the fourth tier at the peak of the Song familys Genetic Bloodline charts, on the same level as the Broodmothers. Within the Song family, these creatures had another name: Children of the Starry Sea. The name was meant to indicate the favored ones of the Shattered Starry Sea, beings that could easily step into High-Level ranks. Although they didnt possess the Dominators of Strength peak Innate Gift like the Titan Giants and were not considered one of the peak Starry Sea Races, they were definitely not creatures any Advanced Civilization would want to provoke lightly. Once all three had fully recovered, Song Xuancangs grave tone rang out once again. "Stay close to me, and dont concern yourself with the other Alien Races, not even those that belong to the Starry Sea Human Race. Avoid contact with them!" After finishing speaking, fearing that Song Chi and the other two still werent taking it seriously, Song Xuancang continued: "Any creature or clan capable of occupying a heritage path is bound to be formidable. Over a decade ago, during the struggle for the Sixth Sequence within our family, a clan member quietly disappeared in this Star Domain, and it wasnt long before their Torchlife nameplate also shattered..." Ensuring that all three had taken his words to heart, the "Cang Mang Wuji" continued its slow flight towards the "Pusuo Heritage Tower," escorted by three escort ships. Midway through, a faintly colored halo emanated from the "Cang Mang Wujis" hull, enveloping the three escort ships behind it. Song Chi and the other two were completely oblivious to this. If one were to examine the four warships from the outside, they would find that no matter the angle, the warships couldnt be seen clearly; they appeared to be somewhere between half-illusionary and half-real, preventing all external creatures from making accurate judgments. Of course, Song Xuancang had his reasons for this. He was no weakling; the combat power of the "Cang Mang Wuji" was also astonishing. Even against peak Fifth-Rank creatures, he had the power to fight. But this was the domain of the "Pusuo Heritage Tower." Although Seventh-Rank Dominators were not allowed to enter, there was no shortage of Sixth, even Half-Step Seventh Rank creatures. As a Fourth-Rank Torch Warship Captain, he couldnt act recklessly in this domain. With that in mind, it made sense to maintain a sufficient air of mystery, which would also reduce the scrutiny of other Alien Races. The four Torch warships sped along, soon nearing the endlessly extending Heritage Tower and likewise disappearing into the myriad of Alien Species around the Towers outer ring. Through the ships projection display, Song Chi saw various Alien Species, some of which were extremely familiar to him. These included mermaids, the Feathered Race, and even the Black Skies Race, among others. What surprised Song Chi most was seeing other Torch Ship Captains, and their Ranks were not lowamong them were even battleships of ten-kilometer class. But on second thought, it seemed perfectly normal, after all, Torch Human Civilization was not some frail civilization. Occupying the entire conglomerate of Torch Human Race River Domains, it was not surprising for powers like the Dinghai Song Family, who had discovered the pathway to the "Pusuo Heritage Tower," to exist. Song Xuancang, however, couldnt care less about these Torch warships of the same Torch Human Civilization. He made no move to approach them for greetings or to band together. He simply continued piloting the "Cang Mang Wuji," bringing Song Chi and the other two aboard his flagship ever closer to the Heritage Tower. Soon, the four warships drew near the pillar of the "Pusuo Heritage Tower." Just as Song Chi was curious about Song Xuancangs next move, suddenly, three clusters of thick orange light radiated from inside the "Cang Mang Wuji." "Are these... three Orange Oddities? What is the patriarch planning to do?" The same question arose in all three of their minds, and as if he knew what they were thinking, Song Xuancangs indifferent voice sounded beside their ears. "To challenge the Pusuo Heritage Tower, one must pay a corresponding price. The minimum is an Orange Starry Sea Oddity. If its a Fourth-Rank Stellar Sea Creature wishing to challenge, then a Red Curio is needed, and for a Sixth Rank, Im afraid a Silver Miraculous Item would be required." Upon hearing this, Song Chi and the others realized the stakes, but almost immediately another thought surfaced. What if the challenge failed? Once again, it was Song Xuancang who spoke: "In challenging this Pusuo Heritage Tower, as long as you meet the Towers own standards, youll receive an Orange Oddity reward. And if you exceed those standards, its even possible to gain rewards of the Red or even Silver Legendary Oddities." "Dont dwell on it too much. According to our Song Familys past experiences with the challenges, most clan members just break even, and some cant even meet the standards of the Heritage Tower." "This final sequence battle will depend on the specific results of your three challenges. The higher the value of the reward obtained, the higher your place in the Seventh Sequence of our family this generation!" Chapter 484 - 259: Soul Cleansing Tribe - Soul Cleansing Liquid As the three orange oddities were submerged into the body of the Heritage Tower, this Eternal Tower quickly responded. A gentle hum emanated from the tower, and suddenly three black marks shot out from within the ancient high tower. Under Song Xuancangs control, these three marks submerged one after another into the Torch warships of Song Chi and his two companions. Thereafter, a voice that seemed to come from the ancient past rang in the ears of Song Chi in the Cangqiong Main Control Room. "Registration successful, the next challenge will start in one month." Song Xuancangs brow slightly raised aboard the Cang Mang Wuji. One month later, good, he also spoke again, his voice ringing out across the three escort ships. "Remember not to stray more than five thousand kilometers from Cang Mang Wuji this month." Hearing this, Song Chi and the other two felt a surge of excitement. Five thousand kilometers, this range would allow access to some alien trading zones nearby; thus, they could attempt to trade with those alien species using the resources they had prepared. After exchanging greetings, the three each controlled their warships toward the various alien trading areas. Song Chi was much more cautious in his approach. Cangqiong did not make any move from beginning to end, closely hugging his family heads Cang Mang Wuji. At the same time, the hatch slowly opened, and three Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines swept out, scattering towards the surrounding alien trading zones under the control of three brainwave imprints. The moment the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines burst out of the warship, Song Chi only heard a series of explosive sounds from their puppet bodies. "Such strong life pressure..." His heart chilled, but he soon understood the reason. There were many alien species of fourth and fifth rank around them, and even sixth rank creatures were mixed in among them. With so many high-rank life forms congregating, even though they werent actively emitting their internal energy fluctuations, the pressure they brought was beyond imagination. Fortunately, though the oppressive feeling was strong, it wasnt as intense as inside the Tri-Eye Race super-giant flagship, allowing the three Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines to act normally. The three figurines split into three directions, centering around the Cang Mang Wuji Zhulu warship, continually inspecting one trading zone after another within a radius of five thousand kilometers. Hours passed, and one of the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines paused in its steps, then unobtrusively approached a kilometer-long tiger-like alien species with wings on its back nearby. Find adventures at novelhall.Co?m This species was recorded in the Torch Human Civilization as well, known as the Winged Tiger, a Floating Land exotic beast with a genetic bloodline not weak, ranking in the third tier of the Song familys genetic bloodline chart. However, what Song Chi was concerned about wasnt the Winged Tiger itself, but an object floating around it, emitting a blue glow. It was a blue-quality strange object that could be converted into a ship-borne componentan especially rare find among special components. Winged Launch Pad lv0 Quality: Blue Feature: Additional +1 to the number of launch pads Consumption: 500/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 60 seconds; Buffer: 24 hours Effect: Transports objects or beings that meet the volume and weight criteria to specified coordinates; current maximum launch distance: 0.1 light-year UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 500 Spectral Energy Points It was indeed a blue-quality launch-component, precisely the kind that Song Chi was in urgent need of. After the Brainwave Remote Control System component was upgraded to orange, it could emit 3 brainwave imprints at a time, but relying solely on the Fixed-Point Launch Pad currently aboard the Cangqiong, it wouldnt be possible to maximize the use of these 3 brainwave imprints. If he could add this top-quality blue launch component, which came with the feature of "an additional +1 launch pad," it would be equivalent to having two launch pads. Coupled with the Fixed-Point Launch Pad, Cangqiong would effectively have three launch platforms, which would perfectly maximize the use of the Brainwave Remote Control System component. Regarding any potential conflict between the Fixed-Point Launch Pad and this Winged Launch Pad, its necessary to clarify a point. A Torch warships special components can have two of the same kind equipped; its just like Cangqiong currently hosting both the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree and the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figure Tree, both belonging to the soldier figurine category. However, only two of the same kind of component can be equipped at most. If Song Chi wanted to equip another soldier figurine component, he would have to replace one of the twoeither the Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree or the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Treeotherwise, it would not be possible to equip it. Based on this limitation, Cangqiong could currently equip this Winged Launch Pad component. On the wrist of the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurine, a projection screen appeared from a regular communication bracelet, displaying a message in the universal language of the Starry Sea. "Whats the price for this blue oddity?" The four-rank level aura emitted by this Winged Tiger indicated that it didnt particularly care about a blue-quality oddity. What it really wanted to trade were the few purple and orange oddities in front of it. Thus, the trade went very smoothly. Song Chi only spent 1 third-rank Void Crystal and 10 second-rank Void Crystals to successfully acquire the oddity. Upon acquisition, the soldier figurine immediately sent the object back to Cangqiong, and Song Chi directly equipped it onto the warship, enhancing it to level 39. In the following month, Song Chi did nothing else but continually controlled the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines to roam the nearby trading zones using the brainwave imprints. Among them, he certainly made several purchases, but for the current state of Cangqiong, the effects were not significant, leaving Song Chi quite disappointed. Chapter 485 - 259: Soul Cleansing Tribe - Soul Cleansing Liquid_2 There are still quite a few Third-Rank Void Crystals left in his hands that had not been traded away, including two Fourth-Rank Void Crystals. On that day, the twenty-fifth since the four of them had arrived at the star domain where the Pusuo Heritage Tower was located, just as Song Chi thought he wouldnt gain anything more, the arrival of a brand-new alien race captured his curious gaze. "Is this the Soul Cleansing Tribe?" Looking at the alien, who emitted a strong Fourth-Rank aura and intense Fourth-Rank soul power fluctuations, Song Chis mind quickly conjured up all the information about this creature. There was also an introduction to this type of creature in the comprehensive collection of biological races in the Torch Human Civilization. Named the Soul Cleansing Tribe, it was an extremely rare race in the Shattered Starry Sea that pursued the path of the divine soul. Normally, such a rare creature should be obscure, but the Soul Cleansing Tribe was quite the opposite; they had a significant reputation within the territory of the Torch Human Civilization. The reason was nothing else but the fact that this creature could produce a special resource called "Soul Cleansing Liquid" during the process of continuously enhancing its own divine soul. Soul Cleansing Liquid, a kind of high-level Divine Soul Resource, could be absorbed by Torch Ship Captains without any loss. It was a resource that highly suited the Torch Ship Captains. Scanning his eyes around, Song Chi frowned. He saw the Night Port in front of this Soul Cleansing Tribe member, meaning Song Gang must have discovered the Soul Cleansing Tribe earlier but did not notify the others, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable. One should know that in the previous twenty-some days, the several of them had been sharing what they had. At this moment, Song Gangs behavior clearly showed he wasnt in a hurry to inform him and Song Ze. Although Song Chi had some thoughts about this, he didnt intend to voice them openly. He had long noticed Song Gangs selfish character; it was like this on the Evil Buddha Continent and seemed no different now. When it came to such a person, Song Chis attitude was always to be respectful but distant, and not to become closely involved. Turning on his Quantum Communication Bracelet, he called out to Song Ze, and sure enough, upon hearing the words "Soul Cleansing Tribe" and "Soul Cleansing Liquid," Song Zes side was quite surprised. After thinking it over, Song Chi still decided to send a message to the family head as well. A Fourth-Rank member of the Soul Cleansing Tribe would surely not have a small amount of Soul Cleansing Liquid, and the three of them definitely couldnt handle it alone. And if there were Fourth-Rank or higher Soul Cleansing Liquid, it was possible that Song Xuancang would be interested as well. Soon, Song Xuancangs reply came through. "Noted..." But just as Song Chi thought that was that, his Quantum Communication Bracelet received another message. "The Soul Cleansing Tribe has an almost fanatic pursuit of Divine Soul and high-level brainwave Starry Sea Oddities. If you dont want them to set their sights on your high-order Brainwave Manipulation Component, its best not to let the Puppet Soldier approach." The Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine was just about to merge into the void when this reminder made it pause completely. Following this, Song Chi decided against using the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine and instead summoned the Fourth-Rank Void Demon, allowing it to approach with a large amount of Void Crystals and Divine Tempering Fruit. The order given was naturally to trade for the Soul Cleansing Liquid in the hands of the Soul Cleansing Tribe member, the higher the quality, the better. As it neared the Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe member, the Void Demon immediately relayed to Song Chi the various grades of Soul Cleansing Liquid that the other party had offered using Mind Sound Transmission. There were all ranks from one to four. Behind this Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe member seemed to be a sizeable force of the Soul Cleansing Tribe; apart from Fourth-Rank, there was a substantial amount of Third-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid, as well as not a small amount of First and Second-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid on offer. Song Chi had no interest in Second-Rank and below Soul Cleansing Liquids. His Spiritual Force had already reached the stage of Sevenfold Mind Utilization. Considering the Starry Sea Divine Soul Power, this was already a Third-Rank medium-level Divine Soul Force, so ordinary Second-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid was basically of no use to him. His goal was more focused on Third-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid and even Fourth-Rank-level Soul Cleansing Liquid. In the distance, Song Gang, who had arrived first, had already reached a trade agreement with the Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe member. He traded ten Third-Rank Void Crystals for one drop of Third-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid, obtaining five drops of Third-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid from the Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe member. Yet, he was still dissatisfied, so he took out two Fourth-Rank Void Crystals and five strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin, hoping to exchange them for one drop of Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid. He was quite confident at first, but the Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe member did not hesitate to refuse. They had only 5 drops of Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid, and although Fourth Rank Void Crystal and Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin were precious, they were not its top choices. "Prioritize exchanging for other High-Level Divine Soul Resources?" Hearing the Mind Sound Transmission from the Void Demon, Song Chis eyes lit up. Wasnt this a perfect opportunity to make use of those 20 Divine Tempering Fruits? Thinking this, the Void Demon quickly called out a price at his signal. "What do you think of this resource?" As he spoke, he directly took out a Divine Tempering Fruit. After scanning the fruit, the Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe members eyes shimmered slightly. The Divine Tempering Fruit was indeed one of the High-Level Divine Soul Resources, blooming in 2000 years, fruiting in another 2000, and maturing in a further 2000. It took a total of six thousand years to yield 20 fruits. Although they were on the lower end of high-level resources, consuming several at a time would still have substantial effects. After a moments hesitation, it named its price to the Void Demon. Continue your adventure with novelhall.Co?m 30 Divine Tempering Fruits in exchange for one drop of Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid. As for the price, of course, Song Chi would not agree. He kept negotiating through Mind Sound Transmission with the Void Demon. Several minutes later, both parties finally settled on the final price. "15 Divine Tempering Fruits + 1 Fourth Rank Void Crystal, in exchange for one drop of Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid." Just as Song Chi completed the trade, Song Gang and Song Ze, who both knew that the Fourth Rank Void Demon was a creature enslaved by Song Chi, sent him messages simultaneously. As for what exactly, naturally, they were asking if Song Chi still had any Divine Tempering Fruits. "Um..." Song Chi was at a loss for how to reply for a moment. Although he favored Song Ze more, he did not want to offend Song Gang outright. People like him, if blatantly shown preference for Song Ze, would certainly harbor resentment, even act against him, which Song Chi naturally wanted to avoid. So in the end, he said straightforwardly: "I still have five Divine Tempering Fruits left, you two figure out the distribution yourselves." Having said that, the Void Demon brought out the remaining five Divine Tempering Fruits. As for how the two would distribute them afterward, that was none of his concern. The Void Demon then exchanged a hundred Third Rank Void Crystals for ten drops of Third Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid from the Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe member, ensuring that Song Chi alone had more than enough for his use. After completing the trade, the resources he had prepared were almost depleted, but Song Chi was quite satisfied. With these 10 drops of Third Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid and 1 drop of Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid, he could ensure the further enhancement of his Spiritual Force. Thus, once his Guidance Technique advanced to Third Rank and he went through the third Life Sublimation, targeting for the Divine Consciousness State Spirit wouldnt be difficult. The five Divine Tempering Fruits were eventually returned to Song Ze. The Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe member did not accept the trade for more fruits, even after the two added a lot of Fourth Rank Void Crystals and High-Level Floating Continent Origin. Consequently, Song Chi could guess the reason. Such High-Level Divine Soul Resources actually only have significant effects the first few times they are used, with the performance diminishing on subsequent uses. Having traded for 15 Divine Tempering Fruits already, the Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe member naturally had no interest in continuing the deal. However, unexpectedly, just before it left for other areas to trade, the Cang Mang Wuji, which had been inactive until then, made a move. It wasnt clear what was discussed, but in the end, the remaining four drops of Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid from the Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Tribe were acquired by the family head, Song Xuancang. Several days passed, and a familiar ancient tone suddenly rang out from the three Escort Ships. "The next round of Heritage Tower challenges is about to begin, please be prepared!" Chapter 486 - 260: 【Silver Legend*2】 ``` For a moment, all the creatures that had signed up received these words. Before they could think twice, a beam of light had already surged forth from the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] and pierced the endless Star River in the sky at an indescribable speed. Immediately afterward, Song Chi saw numerous creatures of various shapes materialize out of thin air around the Heritage Tower. These creatures were not teleported from other paths, but were challengers from the previous round of the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. Glancing around, the number of challengers was not small, no less than five figures. Song Chi was astonished, now finally understanding what the head of the Song Family meant when he said "innumerable." After all, this also meant that there were over five figures worth of Orange Starry Sea Oddities. At the same time, alien species nearby were softly discussing the matter; their hushed voices quickly spread to the ears of the many Alien Races around. "Less than twenty thousand, remember last time upon entering, it was close to forty thousand, heh heh, only a few months and two thousand pieces of at least Orange Quality Starry Sea Oddities have been thrown in..." Upon hearing this, Song Chi fell silent. Compared to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market that he had always taken pride in, this [Pusuo Heritage Tower] was truly astonishing: whether it be the speed of amassing wealth or its eminent status, neither could compare to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, which was not even worth a hair of it. While Song Chi was obsessing over "at least twenty thousand Orange Oddities," other Alien Species around him were doing the same. To the side, a subtle halo emanated from the [Cang Mang Wuji], waking Song Chi abruptly as if he had realized something. He gasped for air, his heart full of dread. If he was not mistaken, he had just fallen into some kind of odd stratagem, not even the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele] had sensed it; had it not been for Song Xuancang making a move, who knows what might have followed. In the warships group chat, Song Gang and Song Ze looked similarly pale, evidently having fallen into the same unknown bizarre method as before. As they were reeling from the shock, Song Xuancangs gentle voice resounded across the three escort ships. "That was a Fifth Rank Level Devil Race creature. This kind of creature is adept at manipulating the hearts of others. Though all Alien Races surrounding this [Pusuo Heritage Tower] tacitly avoid direct conflict, if ones spiritual mind is bewitched, such acts are not considered initiating fights." As he spoke, Song Xuancang paused for a moment, and after a few seconds, he continued: "As for those tens of thousands of at least Orange Quality Starry Sea Oddities, while it is a fact, it isnt as exaggerated as it seems." "Not to mention that this [Pusuo Heritage Tower] only opens for two rounds every ten years, just among those who have successfully cleared the challenge, there must be at least dozens who have obtained leapfrog rewards. Each of these rewards is worth more than ten Orange Oddities, so when you really calculate it, its actually alright." Song Xuancangs tone then shifted: "Of course, over the endless years, the accumulation of High-Rank Oddities within this [Pusuo Heritage Tower] is certainly unimaginable. Whether or not you can obtain enough rewards depends on your own abilities." This explanation resolved all the doubts in the hearts of the three, just as new changes emerged in the sky above the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] in front of them, instantly capturing the attention of all Alien Species nearby. [Silver Legendary Oddity*2] [Red Epic Relic*248] [Orange Glory Treasures*14450] The three lines of text cascading down were of an ancient script, so archaic that few on-site could recognize them. However, just as with the Law scripts Song Chi condensed every time in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, even though they were clearly written in Chinese characters, all Alien Races present could still clearly understand their meaning. "Two Silver Miraculous Items, hiss..." Stay tuned with novelhall.Co?m When they saw the total rewards for this round of challenges, most Alien Races revealed an expression of surprise and doubt. Even those present who were of Sixth Rank, or even Half-Step Seventh Rank, felt the same. Silver Legendary Oddities were truly the kind of treasures that Seventh Rank Dominators could fully utilize. They were also the objects that all beings below Seventh Rank coveted greatly. But soon, realization dawned on the crowd, because among the first round of challengers that came out, there indeed were two Sixth Rank beings. For such beings, a single challenge of this [Pusuo Heritage Tower] required a Silver Legendary Oddity as payment. Which meant that these two were actually just meeting the standard expectations for the Sixth Rank challenge, nothing too extraordinary. Of course, these two were most likely to have exchanged their Silver Legendary Oddity for another item that better suited them, and their combat power would see a decent increase in the future. For creatures confident enough, this was a common maneuver: to use unsuitable oddities in hand as challenge tokens and, after clearing the challenge, to choose rewards that better suited themselves. In the past, the Song Family had also employed this tactic. However, its not risk-free. No creature could be sure they would definitely succeed in the challenges of the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]; after all, to date, no one has been able to summarize a set of standards for clearing the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. Although nearly twenty thousand creatures of various races came out this time, less than fifteen thousand had actually received corresponding rewards. The remaining nearly five thousand who did not meet the standards either lacked the strength to continue the challenge or had to prematurely end it reluctantly. For those creatures, their Orange Oddities used as tokens were naturally beyond retrieval, but at least they saved their lives. ``` Chapter 487 - 260: 【Silver Legend*2】_2 "So remember, just do your best. Not reaching the standard to clear the level is not a disgrace. In the past, there were not a few in the Song family who couldnt meet the standard. On the other hand, if you overestimate your abilities and forcibly challenge it, not to mention losing your stake, all the Strange Objects on your warship will have to be buried in this Pusuo Heritage Tower. That would truly be a waste!" Within the three escort ships, Song Xuancangs words of caution kept resounding. Song Chi and the other two naturally understood this principle and would never do such a foolish thing. At their level, coupled with their status, as long as they were alive, they would have plenty of chances to advance to Fourth Rank in the future. When that time came, not only could they live for two thousand years, but they could also become a clan elder in the family, stepping into the upper echelon of the family hierarchy, with even further advancement being possible. Fully aware of this, why would the three of them risk their lives over petty pride? After confirming that the three wouldnt make such low-level mistakes, Song Xuancangs tone suddenly shifted. "However, if you do have the strength, theres no need to hold back. Try to achieve the best result possible. All creatures only have one chance to challenge the Pusuo Heritage Tower, so dont end up regretting it later!" As they listened to Song Xuancangs teachings, nearly twenty thousand alien creatures in the front also began to disperse freely. Following this, Song Chi and the other second batch of challengers simultaneously felt a powerful traction. [The second round of challenges is about to begin, all registrants enter the tower and take your positions!] Under Song Xuancangs watchful eye, the escort ships carrying Song Chi and the three others took off simultaneously, joined by more than tens of thousands of other registrants. As the world spun around them, when everyone came to their senses, they were no longer outside the Pusuo Heritage Tower. Song Chi was highly focused, carefully observing his surroundings through the warships projection screen and the radar map on one side. In this endless pitch-black starry sky, surprisingly, only the Cang Qiong was present, without a trace of those creatures that had ascended with them. "Virtual Illusion Space? It seems similar to our familys Immortal Puppet Tower... If thats the case, theres no need to be concerned about the rest, and we can confidently utilize all the capabilities of the Cang Qiong," Song Chi mused as he made further battle plans for himself. While he was planning, Song Chi soon spotted shadows rapidly condensing in the starry space ahead. Continue your journey at novelhall.Co?m One by one, avian creatures of an alien species, each a hundred meters in body length and with a wingspan exceeding a hundred meters, quietly emerged until the appearance of the tenth creature marked a halt. "Ten peak Second Rank alien creatures from the Stellar Sea, huh..." Thinking that the Cang Qiong was currently at Second Rank and his own Guidance Technique also at Second Rank, Song Chi felt this was normal. However, the combat power of the Cang Qiong obviously couldnt be calculated so simply; even without firing the lv49 Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, the ten peak Second Rank alien eagles were torn apart in seconds under the fire of the three secondary cannons. Soon, a strong traction descended from above, and the scenery shifted before his eyes, letting Song Chi know that he had already arrived on the second level of the Pusuo Heritage Tower. It was still the same dark starry space as the first level, only this time the number of the peak Second Rank alien eagles increased from ten to thirty. Tens of seconds later, these thirty alien eagles were also shredded by the fire from the Cang Qiong, and it promptly reached the third level of the Heritage Tower with ease. However, Song Chi remained on alert. Song Xuancang had mentioned this was to be expected. In fact, along with the Cang Qiong, other challenging creatures could easily clear the first dozen or so levels, as to challenge the Pusuo Heritage Tower, one needed at least one Orange Quality Strange Object. Under such prerequisites, any creature bold enough to take on the challenge of the Heritage Tower couldnt be ordinary. Obliterating creatures of the same rank was nothing out of the ordinary. "According to the family head, while there is no fixed standard for the Pusuo Heritage Tower, basically to meet the minimum standard to pass, which is to obtain a reward of an Orange Quality Strange Object, one needs to reach above the 50th level at least," Song Chi thought as he set a personal goal for himself to reach at least beyond the 60th level. ``` With the Combat Power of Cang Qiong, he still had considerable confidence in accomplishing this step. Continuing to accept challenges, Cang Qiong quickly reached beyond the tenth floor. At this level, the original Alien Race hawks had been replaced with an even more formidable creaturethe "Rift Eagle," capable of ranking second on the Song familys Genetic Bloodline Chart. However, its strength remained at Second Rank Peak and thus did not pose much of a threat to Cang Qiong. After the twentieth floor, the "Rift Eagle" was swapped out for the Flame Griffin, a creature that could qualify for the Third Tier on the Song familys Genetic Bloodline Chart, signifying a species with impressive innate gifts and startling combat power. After the thirtieth floor, the Flame Griffin had not changed, but its strength had increased from Second Rank Peak to the entrance of Third Rank, with the number increasing to three. Faced with this, Cang Qiong still handled the situation with ease and quickly broke through to the fortieth floor. At this level, the Third Rank Flame Griffins transformed into Bipedal Flying Dragons of the Flying Dragon Species. Although their strength had reverted to Second Rank Peak and the number had returned to ten, Song Chi took the situation more seriously than before. These Bipedal Flying Dragons, like the Thorned Flying Dragons, were creatures at the Third Tier Peak on the Song familys Genetic Bloodline Chart, and Song Chi was very clear about the combat power of the Thorned Flying Dragons. By the forty-fifth floor, the power of the Bipedal Flying Dragons had risen to Third Rank, with the number being two. By this point, Cang Qiong could no longer remain completely unscathed. At the forty-seventh floor, the number had risen to six. On the forty-ninth floor, facing Cang Qiong were five Bipedal Flying Dragons at Third Rank Peak Level. In the end, Song Chi simultaneously summoned the Thorned Flying Dragon and the Cold Moon Snow Python, and together with the firepower of Cang Qiong, he successfully ground down the five tough Bipedal Flying Dragons. Upon being transported to the fiftieth floor, Song Chi let out a sigh of relief, his eyes narrowing and flashes of sharp light occasionally surfacing from the depths of his eyes. Now that he had secured the basics, each subsequent challenge on every floor would enhance the quality of the final reward. "Lets see how far Cang Qiongs peak combat power can truly reach... Orange Oddities are not enough; red, at least one Red Curio must be obtained." Roaring in his heart, Song Chi then hesitated no more and initiated the challenge of the fiftieth floor. The creature that appeared before Cang Qiong this time was an Alien Race hawk at the Half-Step Fourth Rank Level, its body surrounded by swirling mysterious cyan energy, declaring that it had begun to comprehend a thread of the Law of Wind. In response, Song Chi summoned thirty-five Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines without any reservations. These thirty-five Pseudo Fourth Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, up against a creature that was just Half-Step Fourth Rank and under Song Chis real-time command, ultimately succumbed to the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon]. The foe on the fifty-first floor was a Half-Step Fourth Rank "Rift Eagle," which Song Chi dispatched using the same method. The fifty-second floor held a Half-Step Fourth Rank Flame Griffin. ... After pushing all the way to the fifty-eighth floor and defeating a Half-Step Fourth Rank Bipedal Flying Dragon, Cang Qiong was transported to the fifty-ninth floor, just one more victory away from potentially a significant upgrade in the rewards issued by the Heritage Tower. However, the creature standing in Song Chis way this time was a Starry Sky Behemoth that could rank in the Fourth Tier of the Song familys Genetic Bloodline. It was an Earth Attribute Starry Sky Behemoth at Half-Step Fourth Rank Level, with astonishing innate gifts in the Earth Attribute Law. Although it did not place within the top ten amongst its Earth Attribute Stellar Sea Creatures, it was certainly not something the previous Bipedal Flying Dragons could compare with. This could be seen from the extremely dense Earth Attribute Law energies swirling around its body. Song Chi was certain that this Half-Step Fourth Rank Gargantuan Rock Beast in front of him was the most profound practitioner of the Power of Laws he had ever encountered in his life. ``` Chapter 488 - 261: Fourth Rank Yansuo Behemoth Chapter 488: Chapter 261: Fourth Rank Yansuo Behemoth Of course, no matter what, it was only a half-step Fourth Rank lifeform after all. Against the Cang Qiong, which already had numerous components enhanced to Fourth Rank, the threat was actually limited. Throughout the journey up to this point, the Cang Qiong hadnt shown much of its strength. Before this, Song Chi hadnt even summoned the Void Demon, nor had he used the external cobalt piercing shell launcher; not to mention the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, a feature with a not-so-short cooldown time. There wasnt much to say about the Starry Sky Behemoth. Apart from having unique advantages over one or several kinds of Power of Laws, what they relied on the most was their exceedingly extraordinary vitality. So, Song Chi stayed on the 59th level for a long time, taking dozens of minutes to finally grind down the Rock Saha Giant Beast ... without using his trump cards. As for the time consumed, Song Chi didnt mind. His thinking was simple: he wanted to keep the trump cards of the Cang Qiong for the later stages as much as possible to achieve better results. On the 60th level, the guardian creature was two half-step Fourth Rank Level Rock Saha Giant Beasts. It was here that Song Chi summoned the Fourth Rank Void Demon on the Cang Qiong for the first time. The Void Demon, a master of the Space Law, naturally had no suspense when it made its move. On the 61st level, the guardian creature was three half-step Fourth Rank Level Rock Saha Giant Beasts. Finally, on the 64th level, after nearly an hour of struggle, the Cang Qiong successfully killed six half-step Fourth Rank Level Rock Saha Giant Beasts. Upon reaching the 65th level, there was somewhat of a surprise, because this level didnt feature any half-step Fourth Rank Stellar Sea creatures. It was a world of flames, the terrifying heat warping the surrounding starry sky severely, and what Song Chi or rather the Cang Qiong needed to do was to withstand this dreadful temperature and ascend towards the space above until reaching the 66th level. Definitely Fourth Rank Level flames, has the 66th level already begun to touch on the domain of Fourth Rank... Song Chi quickly made a judgment; the energy level of the flames outside had certainly reached the Fourth Rank Level. Though there was no intelligent lifes active control, the threat of these Fourth Rank level flames greatly diminished, but for those ordinary, or even eminent creatures within the Second Rank of the Starry Sea, these flames would pose a tremendous threat to their lives. However, for Song Chi, this was actually an easier challenge than facing those six Rock Saha Giant Beasts before. In such an environment, the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] would play its most significant role. The Neutron Star Core Pulse feature of the [Neutron Star Core Armor], coupled with the Energy Shields Five Elements Rotation, Mutually Reinforcing and Overcoming feature, allowed the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] to maintain a balance between shield value loss and recovery in this formidable fire environment. Since the flames couldnt even affect the outermost layer of the Energy Shield, the Fourth Rank flames naturally couldnt cause any damage to the interior of the Cang Qiong. Even as the Cang Qiong continued to ascend and the intensity of the flames increased, the problem was still not significant. On the 66th level, it was the endless sharp force of metal cutting, which was also perfectly countered by the feature Five Elements Rotation, Mutually Reinforcing and Overcoming. Until the 69th level, the Energy Shields with the Five Elements Attributes appeared one after another, and the Cang Qiong unsurprisingly cleared up to the 69th level, stepping onto the 70th level. By the time he reached this 70th level, he had already achieved his initial expectations, and Song Chi estimated that he should at least obtain a red-quality Starry Sea Oddity as a reward. Recalling his spiritual focus, his attention returned to the challenge of the 70th level. The previous surge of energy had vanished entirely, and once again, Stellar Sea creatures resumed their role as guardians. The guardian creature of this 70th level was a gigantic exotic hawk with a body size over three thousand meters and a wingspan close to four thousand meters. From the concentrated solidity and quantity of the Law of Wind gathering around it, it appeared to be a Fourth Rank creature that had just entered the rank not long ago and had not fully mastered the Power of Laws yet. Considering this, Song Chi focused all his attention. Even if it was a castrated version of a Fourth Rank creature, its essential nature of life would not change, and facing such a level of creature with the current combat power of the Cang Qiong required his full effort. Swipe, swipe, swipe! Thirty-five Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines charged out of the Cang Qiong in succession, and under the control of two brainwave imprints, they split into two squads to continuously distract the Fourth Rank exotic hawk around its body. Song Chi didnt expect these Soldier Figurines to cause much damage to the exotic hawk; he only needed them to attract some attention and alleviate some of the pressure that the Cang Qiong would have to face. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! The raging wind howled, and a hurricane with a diameter of two thousand meters swept towards the Cang Qiong as the exotic hawk spread its wings. Follwing this, the exotic hawk itself, wrapped in the thin Law of Wind, shot out, whirling around its body a dozen Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines that had no way to counter this. Here, the engine and thruster of the Cang Qiong were operating at overload, easily dodging that formidable storm. At the same time, the fore of the ship, the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon], was rapidly charging. With the explosion of the level 49 orange main cannon, the nearly two thousand meters long Sword Light Phantasm collided with the incoming Fourth Rank exotic hawk, leaving a wound several hundred meters long on the right wing of the hawk after a violent explosion. Squawk! The intense pain of being torn apart made the Fourth Rank exotic hawk cry out but it didnt stop flapping its wings. Instead, it mobilized even more of the Law of Wind to gather on its wings, its speed becoming even more astonishing. Chapter 489 - 261: Fourth Rank Roksha Giant Beast_2 Chapter 489: Chapter 261: Fourth Rank Roksha Giant Beast_2 Yet even so, the distance between it and the Cang Qiong had not shortened at all; instead, it continued to grow. The Level 49 red engine and Level 40 purple thruster provided the Cang Qiong with a thrust that was not just lip service. Utilizing its speed, Song Chi quickly devised a follow-up battle plan, opting not to clash head-on with the alien creature but rather to employ the Torch Warships best strategy, kite-flying tactics. The energy shield and warship armor were indeed the biggest advantages of the Cang Qiong, but the alien creature was a physical being, and once it got close, it would inevitably cause damage to both the armor and the body of the Cang Qiong. The Neutron Star Core Armor could quickly repair itself through the Neutron Star Core Pulse feature, but the body of the warship would not. The only component on the Cang Qiong that could repair the body was the nearly forgotten white-quality Healing Fruit, the effectiveness of which was hard to describe, so it was better to avoid damage where possible. Kite-flying tactics had their merits, but they were time-consuming. Plus, after several continuous challenges of dozens of floors, Song Chis spirit had long since left its peak state, falling into lethargy. Addressing this issue, after kiting the Fourth Rank alien creature for several hours, Song Chi did not kill it outright but caused severe injuries and let the Void Demon slowly drag it out while he used the interval to recover his spirit as much as possible. However, the Pusuo Heritage Tower clearly wasnt about to let him get away with such a loophole. Barely half an hour had passed when, at the five-hour mark, the alien creature ended its own life, and the Cang Qiong was immediately transported to the 71st floor. After nearly half an hour of recovery, while far from his peak, Song Chi had at least shaken off his lethargic state and could fully confront the upcoming challenges. The guardian creature of the 71st floor was a newly Fourth Rank Sky-Cracking Eagle. Compared to the alien creature, the combat power of this eagle had improved a lot, and unlike the alien creature, the speed of this Fourth Rank Sky-Cracking Eagle, which controlled Spatial Power, was clearly faster, making its movements unpredictable and erratic. By the time it was finally killed, the Cang Qiongs warship armor was, for the moment, not worth mentioning, as it was going to be fully repaired by the time they challenged the 72nd floor anyway, but the body had sustained 6% damage. This was the first time the Cang Qiong had been damaged since it started challenging the Pusuo Heritage Tower. Not in a hurry to activate the Healing Fruit component, this white component currently had an Enhancement Level of 29. Once activated, it could repair 10% of the warships body, and with the Cang Qiongs body also being Second Rank, it would fully unleash its effect, so naturally, Song Chi wanted to maximize its effectiveness. The 72nd floor held a newly Fourth Rank Flame Lion Eagle, which wielded the Power of Laws of Fire. Strictly speaking, its combat power was stronger than the previous Sky-Cracking Eagle, yet under the protection of the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield, the threat to the Cang Qiong was significantly reduced. Taking advantage of this, Song Chi underwent another session of intense recovery for more than half an hour, before then proceeding all the way to the 73rd layer. What the Cang Qiong faced this time was a newly Fourth Rank bipedal dragon, which was killed after several hours, at a cost of 20% damage to the warships body. Before heading to the 74th floor, Song Chi activated the Healing Fruit component, bringing the Cang Qiongs body damage back down to 10%. On the 74th floor of the Pusuo Heritage Tower was a guardian creature known as a Rock Sa Behemoth. Although it was newly Fourth Rank, the Starry Sky Behemoths were different from other Stellar Sea Creatures. They possessed astounding innate gifts in the aspects of the Laws they were proficient in, meaning that even though it had just stepped into Fourth Rank, its understanding of the Law of Earth was almost as strong as a normal Fourth Rank unit. In other words, what Cang Qiong faced at this moment was in fact a Fourth Rank creature with normal combat power. For this, Song Chi was fully prepared. Hum hum hum! The Light Energy Aggregation Engine and Phantom Thruster were running at full capacity. As usual, Song Chis first choice was the kite-flying tactic. This Rock Sa Behemoth was powerful in combat but slower in speed; if enough distance could be maintained, Song Chi could grind it down to death. However, Song Chi quickly discovered that despite the full operation of the two components providing thrust, the Cang Qiong simply couldnt move. When he came to his senses, he was astounded to find that the Rock Sawa Behemoth had mobilized a vast amount of the Law of Earth, which had gathered around the Cang Qiongs hull to form massive walls of rock and earth, severely impeding Cang Qiongs mobility. Before Song Chi could respond, the Rock Sawa Behemoth in front of him was already charging over. A great deal of the Law of Earth was concentrated on the thick rocky double horns atop its head. It was imaginable that a head-on collision with these terrifying horns of rock and earth would result in monstrous damage. In the nick of time, Song Chi activated the Void Escape Orb component, and amid a strong spatial fluctuation, the 120-meter-long Cang Qiong vanished quietly, only to reappear tens of millions of kilometers away. Deprived of its target, the Rock Sawa Behemoth roared in anger and then once again charged toward the distant Cang Qiong. Having finally escaped the attack range of the Rock Sawa Behemoth, Song Chi naturally did not allow it to draw near so easily, continuously maneuvering the Cang Qiong to maintain the distance, while the main and secondary cannons on the warship fired in succession, bombarding the behemoths massive body. The Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon was responsible for slowing the Rock Sawa Behemoth, making its already clumsy body seem even more cumbersome. The Shadow Breaker Cannon was in charge of weakening the heavy rock armor on the surface of the Rock Sawa Behemoth. The external Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher was responsible for further damaging the rock armor. As for the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, it was in charge of the main firepower strike. After the combined armor penetration of the Shadow Breaker Cannon and the special cobalt shells, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon was now able to inflict substantial damage on the Rock Sawa Behemoth. Finally, under the third round of the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, the life of the Rock Sawa Behemoth was ultimately extinguished. Now at level 49, the active feature Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light of the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon had a cooldown time of 4 hours. In other words, it took more than 12 hours to kill the Rock Sawa Behemoth. Phew! With a long exhale, there was a deep weariness in Song Chis eyes. Twelve hours of intense concentration had severely depleted his spiritual force. However, it wasnt all bad news. After passing the 74th floor, Song Chi was informed he had two hours of rest time, which, though short, was enough to restore a significant portion of his spiritual force. Two hours later, when Song Chi awoke from a deep sleep, his spiritual force had recovered to approximately sixty percent. Once he confirmed this, he activated the Healing Fruit component, now fully buffered, restoring Cang Qiongs damaged hull from 42% to 32%, and rapidly re-loaded two special cobalt bullets. After completing these preparations, Cang Qiong was then transported to the 75th floor. The guardian creature of this level was a pair of Rock Sawa Behemoths, newly advanced to the fourth rank. Upon seeing this, Song Chi made a swift decision at the bottom of his heart: he must engage in rapid combat to make a quick decision, avoiding the kite-flying tactic used in the last round at all costs; otherwise, his current peak state of only sixty percent spiritual force would definitely not last until the end. With that thought in mind, the hatch of the Cang Qiong slowly opened, and Tuogu Hong and the Void Demon walked out of the warship one after the other. Ancient totem patterns covered their entire bodies, clearly having activated their Totem True Body forms, while in their hands they each held a silver-white Ruins Market Walking Token, having already activated the Law enhancement state of the tokens. The end was still not in sight C the active feature Enslavement Mark: Frenzy of the recently buffered Enslavement Medal was activated once again. Surrounding Tuogu Hong was a significant amount of red steam, and his size expanded from a kilometer to three thousand meters, with the potent pressure of a fourth-rank lifeform emanating from within. As his body swelled, the Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear he held in his hands also stretched to almost three thousand five hundred meters, with streaks of cold light traversing along the spearhead. Chapter 490 - 262: Final Challenge Assessment Chapter 490: Chapter 262: Final Challenge Assessment The use of various trump card tactics aboard the Cang Qiong indicated Song Chis unwavering resolve at that moment. Under his command, both Tuogu Hong, who drew upon his own life to control fourth-rank combat power, and the fourth-rank Void Demon charged toward the leading Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth, determined to eliminate the adversary with the utmost speed. Behind them, the second Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth naturally wouldnt just stand by and watch. It bellowed and was about to join the battle when Song Chi went all out. The engines of the Cang Qiong roared to life, and its Light Energy Aggregation feature was activated. In an instant, the warships speed surged exponentially, heading straight for the second behemoth. Boom! After the dull impact, only the Cang Qiong was affected, as the Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoths colossal size was laid barehow could it be disturbed by the mere 120 meters length of the Cang Qiong? Once the warship stabilized from being thrown, Song Chi realized that the direct collision had flung the Cang Qiong hundreds of meters away due to the terrifying recoil force. [Warning, the warship has sustained damage. Current warship armor is damaged by 18%, warship structure by 35%. Please repair immediately.] Hearing the half-automated shipboard AIs prompt, Song Chi remained unfazed and unhesitatingly controlled the Cang Qiong to charge once more towards the Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth ahead. At this moment, his only mission was to buy enough time for Tuogu Hong and the fourth-rank Void Demon. With the enhancement of the Totem True Body and the Ruins Market Walking Command, both had reached the peak of the fourth rank. Given enough time, they could certainly take down the other behemoth. [Warship hull damage at 38%!] [Warship hull damage at 43%!] [Warship hull damage at 50%!] As time marched on, the Cang Qiongs damage continued to climb rapidly. The Neutron Star Core Armor had the ability to regenerate, minimizing the impact, but the damage to the hull itself was not something that could be repaired in a short amount of time. Its a pity that the Healing Fruit component is of too low quality. If there were a high-quality healing component, the Cang Qiongs situation would be much better. After I return to the family, I really need to find a way to procure a high-quality recovery component... While thinking, Song Chi also divided his attention to keep an eye on the other part of the battlefield. However, his expression wasnt very optimistic. The Void Demon and Tuogu Hong, with their peak fourth-rank combat power, were indeed strong. Each attack came with extreme distortion of the void, and the Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth was already slashed with countless wounds. But the Starry Sky Behemoths vitality was astonishing, and such injuries were not enough to disable it in a short time. Song Chis mind raced as he considered other strategies to break through the stalemate. With the Cang Qiongs hull damage exceeding 50%, it couldnt afford to drag the fight out any longer. About several seconds later, the Void Escape Orb, after another buffering round, activated again, and when the Cang Qiong reappeared, it was directly above the head of the other Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth. Song Chis choice of void escape timing was perfect, coinciding exactly with the moment that behemoth threw its head back to roar. The Cang Qiong, which happened to appear above it, naturally did not hesitate to activate the External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher, firing not one but two special cobalt bullets at the same time. In the main control room, watching the two special cobalt bullets successively penetrate the fierce mouth of the Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth, Song Chi exhaled softly. If he could add a blast of Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light to it, the effect would have been even more astonishing. Unfortunately, it was still cooling down. Boom, boom! Two violent roars came from below, mixed with the agonizing howl of the Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth. As an earth-attribute Starry Sky Behemoth, its defensive ability was truly remarkable, but that referred to its thick rock armor on the outside. The two special cobalt bullets exploded directly inside its mouth, an area not protected by the rock armor, thus causing severe damage. In addition to the injuries already inflicted by the Void Demon and Tuogu Hong, with this last assault, the Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth was completely incapacitated. Before long, it fell under the onslaught of Tuogu Hongs Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear. With the death of this behemoth, the situation became quite clear. Facing the attack from three sides, the remaining Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoth could only be swiftly slain. Regretfully, after killing the second behemoth, Tuogu Hongs frenzied state was nearing its end, and he could no longer follow to the 76th layer. Fortunately, after succeeding in this levels challenge, Song Chi once again had two hours of rest time. After a deep sleep, his Spiritual Force recovered to be even better than before entering the 75th layerabout seventy-five percent of its peak condition, which was fairly good. Two hours later, the unique ancient sound of the Pusuo Heritage Tower once again echoed. [Are you ready to challenge the 76th layer? Once the challenge begins, it cannot be terminated unless you successfully clear it or die!!] Hearing this, Song Chis heart tightened slightly, but he did not hesitate much. Affirm start! Shortly after, a strong pulling force enveloped the hull of the Cang Qiong. Then, as the space in front of Song Chi morphed, the scene stabilized to reveal a new level within the Virtual Illusion Space. The guardian creatures of the 76th layer were still Rock Armor Starry Sky Behemoths, but their number had increased from two to three. As a type of Starry Sky Behemoth, their size was already much larger than other creatures of the same rank. Barely fourth-rank, yet their size exceeded a staggering six thousand meters. The three lined up in the vastness of space, presenting an indescribable pressure from just a single glance. Unexpectedly, this time Song Chi did not summon the Void Demon. Instead, he kept adjusting the position of the Cang Qiong behind him, seemingly planning to rely on its superior speed to repeat the kite flying tactics used in previous battles. Chapter 491 - 262: Final Challenge Assessment_2 Chapter 491: Chapter 262: Final Challenge Assessment_2 But according to the actual situation, this was actually impossible. Not to mention that his spiritual force was not in its peak state to begin with, and it was unknown how long he could endure, just the terrifying vitality of the three Yan Sha giant beasts alone, the firepower from Cangqiong was too dispersed, and it was feared that the damage inflicted would not keep up with their rate of recovery. But for some unknown reason, Song Chi kept adjusting the distance between them, wandering endlessly in this Virtual Illusion Space that spread across who knows how many light-years. This naturally created a rather comical scene where, in the Illusion Space, a warship led in front, followed by three Yan Sha giant beasts, all of them seemingly tireless in their perpetual chase. Time trickled away. One hour; Three hours; After a full three hours, the picture had not changed, Song Chi, controlling Cangqiong at the very front, seemed to enjoy it. After six hours, it remained the same. After nine hours, still the same. It wasnt until the twelfth hour that Song Chi in the main control room of Cangqiong seemed to snap back from his trance. He continued to maneuver Cangqiong, indirectly adjusting the pursuit angle of the three Yan Sha giant beasts behind him. At the same time, his gaze was fixed on the radar screen to one side, closely monitoring the position of the three Yan Sha giant beasts who were chasing him. Two more hours passed like this, Song Chis eyes suddenly narrowed, he had finally seized the opportunity he had been waiting for. Turning to look at the Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar at the side, it could be seen that at this moment, the position of the three Yan Sha giant beasts at the rear happened to form an equilateral triangle, and the distance between them was very close. It was precisely this opportunity that Song Chi suddenly activated the Void Escape Orb component. His continuous pulling of the three Yan Sha giant beasts in pursuit was naturally not for fun, he had been waiting for this Void Escape Orb to complete its buffer. Humming! After a slight spatial fluctuation, Cangqiong suddenly disappeared from its original position, and when it reappeared, it was right at the center of the three Yan Sha giant beasts. Thats right, Song Chi had intentionally moved Cangqiong to the center of the three Yan Sha giant beasts, but this was not a whimsical action, rather a carefully planned maneuver. Sensing the position of Cangqiong, the three Yan Sha giant beasts instinctively turned around, pointing their ferocious heads towards Cangqiong in the center, and a large amount of the Law of Earth surged from their bodies, rapidly heading towards Cangqiong. By the time Cangqiong was completely bound, the three Yan Sha giant beasts charged with roars, their terrifying rocky horns at the head, wrapped in an unstoppable force. From their momentum, it seemed that they wouldnt stop until they had crushed everything in their path. Cangqiong Main Control Room. Song Chi watched all of this indifferently, his expression unshaken, and he was also murmuring something softly to himself. As the word one was spoken, the three Yan Sha were almost upon Cangqiong, just a few meters away, and under the impact of their fearsome earth energy, Cangqiong was shaking violently, its energy shield value on the ships surface plummeting rapidly. It was at that moment that a sharp light shot from Song Chis eyes. Now is the time... Neutron Star Core Fission, activate! Humming! At this moment, all life fell silent, minds blank, horrific flames and extreme heat searing around the micro-neutron star that Cangqiong had transformed into, spanning hundreds of thousands of kilometers as if stepping into a fiery paradise of sheer flames and scorching heat, with nothing else in existence. As Cangqiong shifted into the form of a micro-neutron star, the three Yan Sha giant beasts, being the closest, were naturally the first to bear the brunt. In an instant, three massive creatures, each more than six thousand kilometers in size, began to emit billowing smoke from their bodies as their flesh evaporated at an extreme rate under the terrifying high temperatures approaching tens of millions of degrees from a miniature neutron star. Hiss, hiss, hiss! After their heads had melted away by half, they could hardly even let out a hissing roar, and upon seeing the current state of the three Yan Si giants, Song Chi couldnt help but be astonished. The injuries of the three Yan Si giants were terrifying, not at all inferior to when Cang Qiong directly activated neutron star fission inside the mouth of a Golden Armored Giant Beast; in fact, they were even more serious. After a brief moment of surprise, Song Chi quickly came to a realization. When he was battling the Golden Armored Giant Beast previously, the enhancement level of the Neutron Star Core Armor component had not yet reached fourth rank, but now, this components enhancement level had reached LV43. The substantial upgrade at great rank had further intensified the terrifying high temperature carried by the transformed miniature neutron star. He remembered that during the battle against the Golden Armored Giant Beast, the temperature emitted by the miniature neutron star was merely over five million degrees, but just now, it had reached a shocking eight million degrees, which obviously resulted in a vastly different destructive power. Without dwelling on this issue, Song Chis mind moved, and he started charging the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, while simultaneously sending the Void Demon out of the warship again. At this moment, the three Yan Si giants were already in a critically wounded state; all that was needed was to finish them off, and there was no longer any need to worry about other dangers. As expected, no further incidents occurred. Under the continuous attacks from Cang Qiong and the Void Demon, the three Yan Si giants were successively slain. With the death of the last Yan Si giant, it signified that Song Chi had officially cleared the 76th level. Just like the previous 74th and 75th levels, upon clearing this level, he once again received two hours of rest time. Without any other actions, Song Chi sat quietly in the battleship main control room and immediately entered deep sleep. Two hours later, the familiar ancient voice sounded again. [Are you sure you want to challenge the 77th level of the Heritage Tower? Once you start...] Before the voice could finish, Song Chi immediately chose to refuse. It was a joke; by now, almost all of Cang Qiongs trump cards had been expended. Continuing to challenge would ensure that there was no outcome waiting for him other than death. Of course, if he could enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market on his own, that would be a different story. Thinking of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, a thought flickered in his mind; he was indeed curious to try and see if he could enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at this moment. As soon as the thought crossed his mind, he prepared to activate the Star Sea Ruin Market Rank within his Ancestral Aperture between his brows to give it a try, but at that moment, a new pulling force suddenly descended upon Cang Qiong. Before he could react, the scene in front of him changed once again. Unlike the previous pitch-black starry space, this time Cang Qiong was inside a boundless Pusuo Ancient Hall. The reason for calling it the Pusuo Ancient Hall was that hanging high above the hall were four characters inscribed in ancient script familiar to him. [Pusuo Shrine]! Subconsciously surveying the surroundings, he wasnt the only one in the ancient hall; there were also more than a thousand secondary round challengers present. At this moment, all living beings stood quietly in this ancient hall, solemn and reverent, and the entire hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Night Port and Song Zes flagship are here too; they finished their challenges earlier than me! As soon as he spotted the two escort ships of Night Port, Song Chi muttered to himself and then settled down to wait quietly. Time passed, and after several hours, many alien races successively appeared in the ancient hall following him. None of the beings showed any unusual reactions to this. Since everyone had different speeds of completing the challenge, appearing earlier did not necessarily mean they had challenged fewer levels, nor did appearing later signify tackling more levels. Suddenly, the ancient hall emitted a burst of the eternal voice, signifying that all the creatures of this round had completed their challenges. What followed was the reward and assessment stage that everyone was eagerly anticipating. Of course, this assessment was for each challenger, and all living beings could only see their own final evaluation and rewards. Chapter 492 - 263: Beyond River Domain Level Genius – Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item Chapter 492: Chapter 263: Beyond River Domain Level Genius C Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item Under the anticipation of the masses, a giant screen of light slowly descended upon the expanse of the [Pusuo Shrine] above. Looking up, one could see ancient characters dancing upon this immense screen. [Star Domain Level GeniusOrange Oddities Reward: 4243] [Star System Level GeniusRed Oddities Reward: 23] [River System Level GeniusSilver Oddities Reward: None] ... Every flicker of these ancient characters signified the addition of a new challenger to the corresponding rewards assessment column. However, more than ninety-nine percent of the challenging creatures ended up with only the orange oddities as their rewards. Even those Fourth Rank challenging creatures, whose stakes were red oddities, would end up with rewards of red oddities as well, but they were actually only in the lowest category of Star Domain Level Geniuses. As time went on, the dance of the three lines of ancient characters continued, and when the Star Domain Level Geniuses evaluation column finally broke through to four digits, the Silver Oddities Reward column finally saw change for the first time. However, the silver light of this silver odditys recipient was exceptionally dim, indicating that it was only the lowest level Star Domain Level Genius, meaning it was a Sixth Rank lifeform that had only met the normal passing standards. Song Chi, at this moment, did not pay much attention to these external matters, his gaze fixed solely on the evaluation screen before him, on which ancient characters were slowly emerging one by one. [Final challenge level 76, Second Rank Peak, frontal killing of three Fourth Rank Starry Sky Behemoths, based on the towers final evaluation, can be regarded as a Beyond River System Level Genius!] Seeing the last six characters Beyond River System Level Genius, Song Chis breathing became somewhat rapid. He was not unfamiliar with the term River System; it was the title given to a star river that was wider than the Milky Way of his previous life. Taking the Heavenly Disk Galaxy where the Chenxing Principality was located as an example, its sprawling diameter reached the astounding distance of one million light-years, frighteningly vast. Beyond River System Level Genius, as the name implied, should refer to a genius lifeform that appeared only once every so many years within the vast starry sea that spanned more than a million light-years. The excitement in Song Chis heart at receiving such a high evaluation from the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] was self-evident. As for this, he had some thoughts. The reason he received such an evaluation was most likely due to him successfully killing all three Fourth Rank Yan Sha Giant Beasts at the end; otherwise, simply clearing 75 floors would probably, at best, merit an evaluation as a River System Level Genius. On this, Song Chi felt somewhat fortunate; he knew he had encountered some luck. The creatures simulated by the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] possessed normal intelligence and were by no means puppet-like automata that mechanically executed commands. Yet, they were different from real living beings in some respects; under the towers command to kill the challenger to the fullest extent possible, they prioritized the towers orders over their own safety and life. This led to the final outcome; if it had been normal Fourth Rank lifeforms, no matter how clever Song Chis planning, it would be difficult to say that three Fourth Rank lifeforms would have let their guard down enough to get that close, especially after Cang Qiong fled to the sky, still exposing their weakest skulls simultaneously. Shaking his head, he didnt dwell on these things further. Regardless, receiving the evaluation of a Beyond River System Level Genius was a fact, and now all Song Chi anticipated was what rank of reward he would receive. Red? Silver? Or perhaps something above silver? With full curiosity and anticipation, he moved his gaze toward the bottom of the screen. As expected, at this moment, detailed reward entries were listed under the screen. [Based on your challenge evaluation, you may freely choose from the following five rewards:] [One: Zen Meditation Seal (Golden Sanctuary)] [Two: High-Level Light Attribute Law Crystal (Silver Legend)] [Three: Heavenly Authority Main Cannon (Silver Legend)] [Four: Heavenly Authority Holy Sword (Silver Legend)] [Five: Emperor Barbarian Tribe Royal Blood Soldier Figurine (Silver Legend)] [Please note, the first item is the only choice, once chosen, you cannot receive other rewards. If you rule out the first item, you can freely choose two out of items two to five as your reward for this challenge. You have two minutes to make your selection, please decide quickly!] Song Chis feelings were indescribable at this moment; the evaluation of a Beyond River System Level Genius had prepared him to some extent, knowing that the rewards he would receive this time might be very precious, but he had not expected them to be so astonishingly so. One gold and four silver, what did that imply? Keep in mind that Silver Legendary Oddities were already touching upon the Seventh Rank level, and gold would naturally be even more rare. At this moment, he finally knew the name for the quality of oddities that ranked above Silver Legendary Oddities. Golden Sanctuary. Quickly regaining his composure, Song Chi forced himself to refocus on the five reward options before him. There wasnt time now to contemplate such things, as he needed to make a decision quickly. Should he choose the unique Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item [Zen Meditation Seal] as the first option, or select two items of Legendary Quality from items two to five? Clearly, this put him in a dilemma. Logically, with the one-rank, single-tier notation for the quality of Shattered Starry Sea oddities, he should not hesitate to choose this [Zen Meditation Seal]. But the actual situation was not so simple. Chapter 493 - 263: Beyond River Domain Level Genius - Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item_2 Chapter 493: Chapter 263: Beyond River Domain Level Genius C Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item_2 These five options were only listed in text; the actual strange objects were not displayed, which made it impossible for Song Chi to gauge whether the so-called Zen Meditation Seal could be transformed into a component for the Torch Warship. If it could ultimately be transformed, that would be perfect, but what if it couldnt be turned into a warship component? If such was indeed the case, Song Chi could even imagine his future frustration, like a mute person tasting something bitter. The several Silver Legendary Oddities listed below, however, were different. Not to mention the others, at least the High-Level Law Crystal with Light Attribute and the Sovereign Blood Soldier Figurine of the Barbarian Tribe would definitely play a significant role. Theres no need to elaborate on the Law Crystal; in its rank, its already considered one of the most valuable, and as long as one finds a lifeform corresponding to the Law, it would undoubtedly sell for a very satisfactory price. And if he guessed right about the Sovereign Blood Soldier Figurine of the Barbarian Tribe, it must be a Silver Quality component of the Soldier Figurine Tree. Besides, the Super Main Cannon of the Heavenly Authority could also likely be transformed into one of the onboard components like the main cannon, super main cannon, or even the Star-Annihilating Cannon, which made the option of choosing the Silver Legendary Oddities rewards much more certain compared to the Zen Meditation Seal, and this was the source of Song Chis dilemma. You have 10 seconds left to make your choice, please hurry! This sudden prompt became the final push for Song Chi to make up his mind. With the prompts announcement, he hesitated no more. I choose the first option! When he spoke the first word, Song Chis voice was clearly trembling slightly, but he still firmly articulated it clearly and completely. Choosing the Silver Legendary Oddities as a reward would have been safer, and he could select two, but in the face of the four words Golden Sanctuary, it still seemed too weak, at least thats what Song Chi thought. If he missed this chance, Song Chi didnt know when he would next encounter a Golden Sanctuary Quality wondrous item, but he did know that it would be a very long time, starting at least from a decade. So, he made his decision with conviction. As the choice was confirmed, the projection screen in front of him quietly disappeared. Subsequently, Song Chi felt a dazzling golden light appear in front of him that filled the interior space of the Cang Qiong, causing him to subconsciously close his eyes tightly. This situation did not last long; when Song Chi reopened his eyes, the glittering golden light had already dissipated, replaced by a small, floating orb of light before him. This orb also emitted a thick golden light, yet it was not blinding. Upon a closer look, one could even vaguely see a small seal-like object within the orb of light. Seeing this, an anxious Song Chi hurriedly channeled the Spectral Energy within his body toward the palm of his hand, while simultaneously reaching out towards the light orb before him. At this moment, his mind was occupied by only one thought: to verify whether the strange object could be transformed into a warship component. What Song Chi didnt know was that, while he was busy checking the attributes of the strange object, the outside world had already descended into chaos. Many exclamations arose within the usually quiet Pusuo Shrine. Then looking at the giant projection screen above. [Starry Sea Alien Race of the Star Domain Tier C Orange Oddities reward: 42804281] [Starry Sea Alien Race of the Star System Tier C Red Curio reward: 2122] [Starry Sea Alien Race of the River Domain Tier C Silver Miraculous Item reward: 34] [Starry Sea Alien Race of the Super River Domain Tier C Golden Oddity reward: 01] What shocked the myriad Starry Sea Alien Race individuals was the newly added category of Super River Domain Tier and the appearance of the Golden Oddity. No creature could remain indifferent. One should know that even in advanced civilizations, top-rank Golden Oddities could represent the heritage of a civilization. And now, this item, worthy of an advanced civilizations heritage, was blatantly appearing before everyones eyes. Who could ignore it? The handful of Sixth Rank beings among the challenging lifeforms were now scanning their surroundings desperately, trying to figure out who had obtained this Golden Tier Sanctuary Wondrous Item. However, this was obviously impossible, for the rewards issued by the Pusuo Heritage Tower could only be seen by the challengers themselves. Unaware of these events, Song Chi was still focused on examining the attribute panel before him. [Marvel: Zen Meditation Seal] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Purusa Zen Seal}] [Note: Once a creation of the Purusa civilization, it has merged a great amount of Time Laws power. As a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item, it possesses unimaginable might.] Upon seeing that the convertible column was not empty, and that the [Purusa Zen Seal] was indeed a type of ship component, the tension and worry on Song Chis face turned entirely into excitement at this moment. Clearly, he had bet correctly!!! In his joy, he did not forget to continue examining the specific attributes of the [Purusa Zen Seal] component. Purusa Zen Seal lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: The component always consumes 3 slots when installed. Feature 2: Zen Seal: Inner Speed Feature 3: Zen Seal: External Time Stop Feature 4: Time Resistance +1000 Feature 5: Pusuo Time Realm: Slow Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When the equipped warship is affected by external Time Laws during an attack, it will autonomously reduce its own might by 30%. No charge or buffer required UpRank Requirement: 40 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 4000 Spectral Energy Points, 10g Sand of Time {Zen Seal: Inner Speed: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points, targets a ship component that is in a state of buffer or charging, and applies time acceleration to it or one of its features. If the buffer or charging time of this component or the components feature is less than one month, then it will be completed instantly in the next second; otherwise, the buffer or charging time will be reduced by 80%, with a cooldown time of 240 hours.} (PS: Do you understand or not (?????_?????)) {Zen Seal: External Time Stop: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points, casts on designated units within a 1000-meter range, pausing time around them for 1s, with a cooldown time of 720 hours.} {Pusuo Time Realm: Slow: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, centering on the equipped warship, creates a time barrier with a diameter of 10,000 meters. Within the barrier, time will be slowed down by half including the actions, reactions, thought processes, and energy transmission of living beings (Note: The casting warship itself is unaffected), with a duration of 2 minutes and a cooldown time of 10 years.} After reading through the attributes of the [Purusa Zen Seal] component, the word Fuck involuntarily slipped from Song Chis mouth. The attributes of this component truly live up to the name of the Golden Sanctuary. As for the specifics of its strength, lets not even talk about its own reduction of the power of Time Law, one of the strongest laws in the Starry Sea. The key lies in those several features. Firstly, the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature, which can make all components or features with a buffering or charging time of less than one month complete their buffer or charge instantly in the next second, and for those longer than a month, it can directly cut down 80% of the time. This might still sound a bit vague, so lets take an example. Take the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light feature of the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] component, after enhancing it to lv49, its buffering time is 4 hours. If we apply the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature to it, it means that just 1 second after firing the first Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light, it can be triggered again for a second time. If we were to apply this to the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature, which currently has a cooldown time of six months, it would not be able to finish buffering in one second but would only be able to reduce 80% of the time, which means it still requires 36 days to be ready again. As for whether it could be used a second time, Song Chi guessed that it probably wouldnt work, and its likely that a component or a feature can only take effect once before completing a full cooldown cycle. For this feature, Song Chi felt it was a perfect match with the present Cang Qiong. After all, apart from the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature, the Secret Realm Accelerator feature of the Cultivation Secret Realm could also benefit from it. Both features have long buffering times, one being half a year and the Secret Realm Accelerator even being as long as one year. Now with the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature, both could complete their buffering in the shortest time possible. PS: What do you think of this component, not shabby, right? Chapter 494 - 264: Earth-Shattering Melee - The Death of Song Gang Chapter 494: Chapter 264: Earth-Shattering Melee C The Death of Song Gang The only thing that Song Chi felt was a pity was the fact that this feature was clearly a fixed feature, and no matter how much its enhancement level increased later on, its attributes would not receive any further amplification. Nevertheless, he was still exceptionally excited. Because if the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature were applied to the Secret Realm Accelerator feature, the frequency of future harvests of the [Silver Apple] would be beyond imagination; this was a rare resource that could specifically enhance the quality of a certain component, just thinking about it was exhilarating. Besides the Zen Seal: Inner Speed, the Zen Seal: External Time Stop was also a top rank feature; its effect was to impose a temporal binding on a designated unit, making it an exceptionally hard to defend against and avoid control feature. The last feature was the Pusuo Time Realm: Slow, which actually resembled a special kind of domain power, also with equally terrifying effects. Dont let the current rate of time-slow only being 1x fool you; this feature is not fixed, and as the component is further enhanced, the rate at which time can be slowed is capable of further increase. Not to mention much, but rates like 5x, 10x should still be achievable, and the coverage area of the barrier would also increase. Just imagine, once this barrier is activated, all enemy units within the entire barrier would only be able to combat with their actions and thoughts slowed down by five or ten times; what kind of overwhelmingly one-sided situation would that be? However, the cooldown time of this feature is a serious drawback, a full ten years. Even though subsequent enhancements would reduce it slightly, the reduction would likely not be substantial. In addition to these three features, the first one, The slot consumption for part loading is a fixed number of 3, is actually quite a good feature as well. Just think, special components of merely Red Quality often require 3 slots each, let alone those that are two grades higher than Gold Components. Usually, the consumption of slots by Gold special components would be at least 5, some may even reach 6, which means this feature saved at least 2 special slots for Cang Qiong. (Alas, some people say I deliberately pad the number of features, so Ive changed Trait 1.) After the strong excitement subsided, Song Chi quieted down, his brows tightly knitted, no longer showing the previous joy. The attributes of the [Purusa Zen Seal] component go without saying, absolutely top rank among top ranks, but what gives a headache is that, as a time-class auxiliary special component, one of the resources required for its enhancement is called the Sand of Time. Up to now, he had not heard of the existence of such a resource. Having never heard of it, getting it in the short term is probably not an easy task, a thought that filled Song Chi with helplessness. Shaking his head, trying not to think about it any longer, it wasnt necessarily impossible for the family; when he asked the family head later, maybe there would be a surprise. After all, the Song family had a nearly three-thousand-year heritage, how could the clan not have some foundations? Its possible there is some of this Sand of Time. And even if there wasnt, the family should have corresponding channels or information. Once he officially became Seventh Sequence, Song Chi believed the family would provide him with such support. Thinking thus, to be on the safe side, he directly loaded the [Purusa Zen Seal] component onto Cang Qiong. With this components installation, Cang Qiong now only had one last vacant slot left; it was soon going to be insufficient. Purple Torch hull, hull level lv20, Cang Qiong currently has 34 special slots (2+8+8+8+8), and after this [Purusa Zen Seal] was loaded, the special slots occupied by special components on Cang Qiong came to 33. For this, Song Chis solution couldnt be simpler. [Are you sure you want to upgrade the Purple Torch hull from lv20 to lv21?] Confirmed! After nine consecutive times, Cang Qiongs Torch hull reached lv29, and at lv25, the warship gained an additional 8 slots. This restored the spare special slots to 9, maintaining a safe range. As for whether the Torch hull lv29 would directly trigger the Torch Warship promotion quest, there was no need to worry about that. The promotion quest for the Torch Warship needs to be actively initiated by the captain himself; unless the captain agrees, this issue would not arise. Thinking of this Torch Warship Promotion Quest, Song Chi couldnt help but sigh once again. It was unfortunate that the guardian creatures killed in the Virtual Illusion Space were not officially recognized by the Torch Warship as an Alien Race. Whether or not they produced Floating Land Origin was another matter, as Song Chi currently did not lack those few strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin; the key was that since they were not recognized by the Torch Warship, the kills couldnt be counted as bathing in Alien Race blood. Otherwise, he would have already started the warship promotion quest for Cang Qiong early on. Ten Fourth Rank Level Stellar Sea Creatures, its feared they could have hauled Cang Qiong into Third Rank. While Song Chi was amid his chaotic thoughts, the sudden ring of a warship communication request pulled him back to reality. The communication came from Song Zes side, but it was not a private conversation, instead, it was a group chat. Initially, Song Chi was puzzled as to why Song Ze dared to initiate communication directly within the Pusuo Shrine, but then he instantly understood after seeing the discussions rising and falling within the ancient temple. The moment the communication was connected, in the group chat, both Song Ze and Song Gang almost simultaneously asked: How did it go? Are the assessment results out? What reward did you receive? Already anticipating this result, Song Chis face showed a brief smile. He didnt reply directly but instead asked: Chapter 495 - 264: Earth-Shattering Melee - The Death of Song Gang (Part 2) Chapter 495: Chapter 264: Earth-Shattering Melee C The Death of Song Gang (Part 2) What about you? Seeing Song Chi act like this, Song Ze and the other person also smiled and hid their thoughts, eventually all three tacitly chose silence. In a corner out of the other twos sight, Song Chi shook his head. About two minutes of silence passed before Song Ze finally took the initiative to break it. Have you seen it, a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item? Among our batch of challengers, theres actually a creature that obtained a Golden Oddity. Golden Sanctuary, this is actually the first time Ive heard of a quality above Silver Legend. A look of surprise flashed in Song Chis eyes, as this was not quite what he had expected. As a great-grandson of a Fourth Rank Clan Elder in his family, Song Ze should have been privy to many secrets, and if it were said that an old Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain from the Song Family was unaware of the specific breakdown of Oddities above Silver Legendary items, he would have outright disbelieved it. The thought did not linger long in his mind, and upon reflection, it was actually quite easy to explain. Song Ze is currently only a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain, and his great-grandfather probably didnt want him to aim too high. As time went by, Song Chis gaze occasionally swept over the giant projection screen floating in the space ahead. [Star Domain-level TalentOrange Oddities Reward: 50125013] [Stellar System-level TalentRed Curio Reward: 2526] [Galactic-level TalentSilver Miraculous Item Reward: 56] [Super Galactic-level TalentGolden Oddity Reward: 01] As he glanced over again, a strong force of repulsion suddenly struck, and before the creatures in the ancient palace could react, more than seven thousand beings from various Alien Races were simultaneously teleported out of the Pusuo Heritage Tower. Clearly, the second round of challenges and the final assessments were all complete. Outside the Pusuo Heritage Tower, under the gaze of tens of thousands from the Starry Sea Alien Race, Song Chi and thousands of other Alien Races appeared one after another, followed by the Tower presenting the specific results of this second round of challenges. Inside the Cang Qiong, the very moment the challenge results appeared, Song Chi sensed something was amiss. Those six words of the [Golden Oddity Reward] in the fourth row seemed to have boundless magic, rendering the entire atmosphere around the Pusuo Heritage Tower extremely eerie. The originally noisy void of space fell into an eerie silence at that moment. Reacting most quickly, a group of challengers immediately streaked downwards, returning to the side of their respective elders. The Cang Qiong was among them as well. Song Xuancang had emphasized multiple times before that the Star Domain surrounding the Pusuo Heritage Tower was able to maintain a certain order simply because all Alien Races had tacitly agreed to it, not because of any order established by the Tower itself. Since the order was decided by all the Alien Races themselves, it could never be very solida small spark could ignite the whole thing at the right moment. This Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item apparently had all it took to be that so-called spark. Because he reacted very swiftly, there werent many complications. The Cang Qiong easily returned to the vicinity of the Cang Mang Wuji, but not all beings had such sharp crisis awareness. After Song Chi and the first batch of Challengers who reacted reached the side of their elders, almost immediately, a terrifying battle broke out around the Pusuo Heritage Tower. Countless attacks imbued with the Power of Laws surged toward those thousands of second-round challenger creatures in the sky. Although some of the creatures elders tried to block the attacks, it was to no avail. In the blink of an eye, more than one-third of the nearly seven thousand challenger creatures in the sky were killed, the chaos of flying flesh mingling with numerous high-quality Starry Sea Oddities, including many Orange and Red ones. As for the Song Family, aside from Song Chi, both Song Gang and Song Ze were a step too slow. Their two Escort Ships were almost immediately engulfed in an onslaught of Law attacks. It was only because the Energy Shields and Warship Armor of both ships were enhanced to Fourth Rank Level that they did not instantly vanish under this terrible onslaught. However, they couldnt last long either. At this moment, there were far more than tens of thousands of Fourth Rank and above Alien Races attacking. It wasnt just Fourth Rank Level Energy Shields and Warship Armor at stakeeven Fifth-Rank Levels would likely not withstand it. Less than two seconds, and the energy shields on the surface of the two escort ships had completely dimmed, having been depleted down to an overload state. Even the warship armor was now pitted with all sorts of craters, clearly unable to hold out much longer. Below, Song Xuancangs reaction was certainly not slow, actually even a bit faster than Song Chi. Upon seeing the six characters of Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item, he immediately activated a certain component on the Cang Mang Wuji. Two beams of light shot out from the Cang Mang Wuji Zhulu Warship towards the two escort ships in the sky above. Song Zes flagship was okay, since the location it teleported to was already not far from the Cang Mang Wuji. Now enveloped by this beam of light, it rapidly descended towards the ground. But the Night Port was not so lucky. It was quite a distance away from the Cang Mang Wuji. Although it was also within the range of the beam, its might had been greatly worn down by the infinite laws high above during the shooting process. Now, the protection the beam provided to the Night Port was limited, and furthermore, the brilliance of the beam itself was rapidly fading. It looked like it wouldnt hold out much longer. Inside the Night Port, Song Gangs face turned extremely grim, his eyes filled with panic. He was inwardly roaring. As a genius emerging from the Ancestral Vein with a grandfather who was a Fourth Rank Clan Elder, he had always been the focus of all clan members wherever he went. He was just over thirty; there was so much life left to enjoy. He had not yet stepped into the Fourth Rank to become one of the leading figures in the family. How could he die here in such frustration? After venting his fury inside, Song Gang turned his gaze towards a special component aboard the Night Port. Short-Range Positioning Device! Gazing at the purple quality special component, his peripheral vision also caught a glimpse of the Cang Qiong next to the distant Cang Mang Wuji. If there was a safest location at the moment, aside from inside the body of the Cang Mang Wuji Zhulu Warship, it would be the Cang Qiong closest to it. With this thought, a cold light flashed in Song Gangs eyes, and he subconsciously remembered the scene on the Evil Buddha Continent when Song Chi chose not to help him. It immediately made him resolute. Accompanied by a burst of purple light, the Short-Range Positioning Device component was activated. At the same time, on the Cang Qiong above the side of the Cang Mang Wuji, hearing the prompt from the semi-automatic shipboard AI, Song Chis gaze suddenly sharpened. [Attention, the warship is locked by an unknown power. Please evade!] If Song Chi still had some doubts at the moment, the next seconds message from the Abnormal Status Purifier component turned his gaze instantly cold. [Positioning Mark!] This was a special mark detected by the Abnormal Status Purifier component on the Cang Qiong. With this result, Song Chis icy gaze suddenly swept towards the distant Night Port in the sky above. By the direction conveyed through the gradually intensifying positional force and considering who would benefit the most from swapping positions with him, it was not difficult to guess that the one causing trouble was none other than Song Gang. When he withdrew his gaze, Song Chi suddenly scoffed coldly. Swap positions? You have to be quick enough for that. Aboard the Cang Qiong, the Purification Aura derived from the Abnormal Status Purifier was working at full force to drive away this positioning mark. Although the component that had emitted the mark might have been enhanced to the Fourth Rank, making the Abnormal Status Purifier unable to purify it immediately, it nonetheless greatly weakened the effect of the mark. Inside the Night Port, Song Gangs expression went from a sneer the previous moment to one of terror. Though the positional ability was still gradually taking effect, compared to previous times, it was far too slow, and by now, the layer of the beam outside the Night Port had completely dissipated. He didnt have the time to wait. Damn it, why, why is it so slow!!! With words filled with bitterness, the hull of Night Port finally could not withstand it anymore and completely sank under the bombardment of dense laws from the outside world. And the moment the flagship sank, since the captain himself had not left the warship, Song Gang also died along with it. Chapter 496 - 265: Dragon Whale State - Ruins Returning Slash Chapter 496: Chapter 265: Dragon Whale State C Ruins Returning Slash Song Gang, or rather the sinking of the Night Port, went unnoticed among those thousands of Stellar Sea creatures above, yet to the few members of the Song Family, it was absolutely no small matter. Aside from his innate gift which was quite impressive, his own grandfather was also a Clan Elder of the Ancestral Vein, with no low standing in the family hierarchy, which meant that neither of these aspects would have a small impact. Of course, these were the thoughts of Song Xuancang and Song Ze, Song Chi thought differently, in his view, Song Gang got what he deserved. Although the Cang Mang Wuji was currently emitting a not so weak domain power, pushing all the Alien Species creatures in the vicinity nearly three thousand meters away, Song Chi believed that if Song Gang had chosen any creature outside of the three thousand meters as his displacement target, Song Xuancang would have been able to pull it into the domain in no time. Alas, the man was vengeful and, on top of that, extremely afraid of death, insisting on taking the safest place, the Cangqiong, as his displacement object. Wasnt this just asking for trouble? Inside the Cang Mang Wuji, Song Xuancang frowned slightly but said nothing. Through the domain power emitted by the flagship, he certainly perceived the last maneuver of the Night Port, but now that the other party was dead, as the family head, it was not good to say anything more. With a thought, another component on the Cang Mang Wuji was activated, and then the descent speed of Song Zes flagship being pulled through the sky increased once more. Song Chi noticed the change but didnt pay too much attention to it; his focus had already shifted to other matters. The vast number of Starry Sea Oddities that were emerging above. White and blue ones could be ignored, but Starry Sea Oddities of Purple Quality and above were indeed tantalizing. Merely with a casual glance, Song Chi had spotted at least a four-digit number of Purple Relics, not to mention Orange and Red Curios in no small quantity. In this regard, even though he had just obtained a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item, Song Chi still found it hard to remain calm. His eyes flickering uncertainly, Song Chi thought rapidly, weighing the possibilities of how he might benefit. What he could be sure of was, once Song Ze was pulled into the domain of the Cang Mang Wuji, Song Xuancang would immediately teleport away, without staying for an extra second. The combat power of the Cang Mang Wuji was indeed not weak; it had the strength to confront a Fifth Rank Level Stellar Sea Alien Race head on, but was this a matter of Fourth Rank, Fifth Rank right now? Tens of thousands of Fourth Rank and above beings fighting, each additional second meant increased risk of sinking. Therefore, Song Chi did not have much time to scheme for those numerous high-rank oddities in the sky; he must decide quickly. After much deliberation, he could only use the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Ruins Market Walking Rank as the core elements of his plan. A flash of light in his hand, and seven tokens emitting a silvery-white glow were summoned, which were the seven Ruins Market Walking Ranks. The Ruins Market is now lv28, having consolidated nine Travel Commands. Besides Elons and those from the Treant Race, all other Ruins Market Walking Ranks are here. Lets hope for some good luck! Muttering to himself, the component of the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree on the side was also activated, and ten lv29 Fire Peony Soldier Figurines appeared inside the Cangqiong. His gaze swept over these ten Second Rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines, and Song Chi shook his head. He then handed over the seven Ruins Market Walking Ranks to seven of the figurines. If possible, he would have preferred to let the Fourth Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines make the attempt, which would greatly increase the chance of success, but alas, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was currently only Second Rank, and the Ruins Market Walking Rank could only allow Second Rank and below creatures to use it and enter the market. This was not yet the end, Song Chi had five of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines activate the Law Enhancement status of the Travel Command, which would allow them to persist for a longer time later. Unfortunately, the other two had previously been used in the Pusuo Heritage Tower and had not yet completed the Buffer. The ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were positioned successively on three launch pads in a 442 arrangement, and the number of Travel Commands was arranged as 322, ensuring that every group of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines deployed later had the chance to send back any oddities they managed to seize to the market. Regrettably, the three launch pads were not large, each only able to accommodate four Soldier Figurines, so Song Chi could only add two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to the last one, and then marked one Fire Peony Soldier Figurine with a Brainwave Imprint on each of the three launch pads. After arranging all of this, he didnt rush to deploy, instead, he continued to observe the situation above. After a while, seventy percent of this second rounds challengers had already turned to mush under the indiscriminate attacks, which made the number of Starry Sea Strange Objects floating above even more astonishing. Although many among them were scooped away by various means by the Alien Species below, those were only a small part. But even though there were many strange objects, Song Chi told himself not to rush. Since he decided to take advantage of this big opportunity, he had to try to pick the best ones. Purple as the base, Orange as the main, Red as the best. At this moment, Song Chi was selecting the specific landing spots for the three launch pads. Only those areas dense with Orange and Red Curios could increase the chances of the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines retrieving prizes. Time passed, and Song Zes flagship was now less than three thousand five hundred meters above the Cang Mang Wuji, protected by a beam of light and about to enter the domain. Seeing this, Song Chi no longer waited, and with a thought, the two deployment components and three launch pads were activated simultaneously. Chapter 497 - 265: Dragon Whale State - Ruins Returning Slash_2 Chapter 497: Chapter 265: Dragon Whale State C Ruins Returning Slash_2 Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! After a slight space fluctuation, ten Fire Peony Soldier Figurines plus two from the Void Assassin Clan vanished within the Cangqiong, and almost simultaneously, faint spatial ripples transmitted from three areas above, densely packed with orange and red curios. Right after that, the twelve soldier figurines appeared out of nowhere. Inside the Cangqiong, in the blink of an eye, Song Chi turned pale as reports of soldier figurine deaths started coming in from two of the soldier figurine tree components. To Song Chi, this wasnt unexpected; after all, it was the area with the highest concentration of high-rank oddities, so the attacks and prying he faced here were naturally the strongest. It was normal for the mere second-rank Fire Peony Soldier Figurines and Pseudo Fourth-Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to not withstand such a scene. The reason for his change of expression was the death of one of the soldier figurines imprinted with his brainwave, meaning the entire group linked to it would lose its chance. Gathering his spirit, Song Chi could only shift his focus onto the other two groups. At that instant, under the vision provided by his brainwave imagery, he swiftly maneuvered several Fire Peony Soldier Figurines to collect nearby oddities. After grasping one or two oddities, without any delay, he immediately activated the Ruins Market Walking Command, intending to first send the items to the Ruins Market. Despite such decisiveness, under the all-encompassing bombardment of the laws surrounding them, all soldier figurines lasted less than two seconds before they were nearly completely annihilated by the energy blasts. Only three managed to transport near the Ruins Market, with one just half a puppet body, which lost its signs of life right after entering the market walking room. With no time to return to the Ruins Market to see what kind of oddities these three Fire Peony Soldier Figurines had secured for him, or how many there were, and also lacking the time to withdraw them from the market for a second attempt, the Cang Mang Wuji had already successfully retrieved Song Ze. The next second, the space around the Zhulu Warship rapidly contracted until only the last three hundred meters were left, barely encompassing the two escort ships before stopping. Song Chi didnt miss this but instead watched the Cang Mang Wuji with an interested look. If he wasnt mistaken, during the moment when Song Zes flagship was being pulled back, he saw two Starry Sea oddities emitting faint red glows within the beam emitted by the Cang Mang Wuji. This meant that, while Song Xuancang intervened to save him, he also casually snatched back two red epic-quality strange objects, and whats key is he employed special methods to obscure the luster of the two red oddities, thus evading most of the alien races prying eyes. To this, Song Chi could only silently praise, The old ginger is still spicier. Dont resist! A slightly heavy voice echoed within the two escort ships; both Song Chi and the other knew that the family head was preparing to teleport them away directly. Although they were only on the outskirts of the chaotic battle zone, leaving safely was anything but simple, relying solely on special space-escaping abilities. But there were too many alien species around, so many that despite Song Xuancangs deliberate concealment of the luster of the two red epic treasures, they were inadvertently captured by some alien lifeforms. Driven by their desire for the two epic treasures, the moment before the Cang Mang Wuji was about to teleport away, two fifth-rank Starry Sea creatures, towering ten thousand meters tall, made their move. As lifeforms at the fifth-rank level, with their comprehension of laws already reaching extremely high realms, their attack was earth-shattering. Mysterious ice froze the Starry Sea while rocks and soil spears tore through the void; one ice, one earth, two utterly different law attacks swept in from both sides, carrying might that was vast and fearsome. Within the Cangqiong, Song Chis eyes widened. Compared to the methods controlled by fourth-rank lifeforms, the power of laws wielded by fifth-rank lifeforms was simply too terrifying; such an ability to tear through the fabric of the Starry Sea void was something fourth-rank lifeforms couldnt achieve, could they? The looming mysterious ice and giant rocks filled his entire field of view, their broad range of spread causing fear and even leaving him without the thought to dodge; this was what mattered most. At that moment, he truly realized the gap between the fourth-rank Evil Buddha from the Evil Buddha Continent, boosted to fifth-rank combat power by the Floating Land Origin, and a genuine fifth-rank lifeform. Yet even so, our family member in the Second Sequence still had a hard time contending head-on with them, which also shows that the gap between Fourth Rank units and Fifth Rank life forms is probably far greater than we had imagined. As Song Chis thoughts were unsettled, the Mysterious Ice Principle that blotted out the sky was already seeping forth, entwined with that ten-thousand-meter-long earthen spear. However, the Cang Mang Wuji, as a Zhulu Warship, also responded in kind. The several-thousand-meter-long hull suddenly transformed, with the discordant sound of metal grinding persistently echoing, and in an instant, the Cang Mang Wuji had shifted from a Zhulu Warship into a nearly four-thousand-meter-tall Mythical Mecha Giant. A long halberd, dazzling with blinding silver light, was grasped in the center of the mecha giants hand. At the same time, boundless power from the Space Law suffused the interior of the mecha giant, half converging into the silver long halberd in the giants palm, and the other half gathering around it, rapidly coalescing into a phantom of a Void Dragon Whale. Not until then did Song Chi and Song Ze belatedly hear the words emanating from within the mecha giant. Secret Technique: Dragon Whale Form! Song Chis eyes shone, having long heard from his grandfather Song Mingsong about secret techniques as a form of inheritance, and this was the first time hed witnessed a clan member using one. With that thought in mind, his gaze involuntarily swept towards the Dragon Whale phantom next to the mecha giant that the Cang Mang Wuji had turned into, only to instantly dismiss the idea. This Dragon Whale phantom, formed from the Space Law, felt strangely familiar to him; on closer reflection, he remembered that when he witnessed the familys Second Sequence battling the Fourth Rank Evil Buddha from the perspective of a Void Demon on the Evil Buddha Continent, they had also condensed this phantom of a Dragon Whale, although at that time it was formed using the Ice Law, and its size was nowhere near as large as the one condensed by the family head. In that instant, the size of the Void Dragon Whale phantom had already neared eight thousand meters, enveloping both the mecha giant and the two escort ships, including the Cangqiong, beneath it. With the protection of this Void Dragon Whale, the previously rippling Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield due to the pressure of Fifth-Rank Level energy returned to calm, and the depleted shield value began to quickly recover. And it wasnt over yet; the Void Dragon Whale phantom was just one of the techniques Song Xuancang was currently employing. After accumulating a massive amount of power from the Space Law, a terrifying gleam of light then converged at the tip of the silver long halberd in the hands of the mecha giant. Secret Technique: Return to Ruin Slash! The indifferent voice echoed again in the ears of Song Chi and the others, but under the gleaming light of the halberd, they could hardly open their eyes and could only vaguely see the mecha giant swinging its arm to slash, then a several-thousand-meter-long spatial halberd beam swept across. Boom! The space-cleaving beam of the halberd collided with the incoming ten-thousand-meter earthen spear, resulting in a terrifying explosion; the energy impact of their clash caused all lifeforms below the Fourth Rank within ten thousand meters without the protection of their elders to burst and die. And just at the moment the spatial halberd beam clashed with the earthen spear, the expanse of Mysterious Ice had already advanced close to the mecha giant. Roar! The Dragon Whale let out a long chant, striving to resist the endless encroachment of the Mysterious Ice Principle. But after all, it was the full-force strike of a Fifth Rank life, and even though Song Xuancang had made no small achievements in the way of the Space Law, he still wasnt capable enough to contend against the Power of Laws of a Fifth Rank life, even if the Space Law is one of the most potent in the Starry Sea. The Dragon Whale phantom dimmed quickly and ultimately collapsed after protecting the three for a dozen seconds; once again without obstruction, the Mysterious Ice Principle surged violently, determined to freeze and seal everything. Within the Cangqiong, Song Chis breathing nearly stopped. As the Mysterious Ice Principle was about to touch the Cangqiong, an unexpected sense of weightlessness overtook him first. When he came to his senses, he found that they had already returned to the transmission drop point of the Heritage Tower pathway controlled by their family. Chapter 498 - 266: The Song Family’s 7th Sequence Chapter 498: Chapter 266: The Song Familys 7th Sequence Clearly, everything thus far was within the family heads calculations. By using the Gui Xu Ji Mang to obstruct the Rock and Earth Spear and counteracting the Mysterious Ice Principle with the Void Dragon Whale, it only took a moment to delay until the special transmission method was fully charged. Just as Song Chi retracted his thoughts, he noticed that the mechas left arm on the family heads flagship was partly frozen by the extreme cold of the Mysterious Ice. Although the impact wasnt significant, it was enough to illustrate the peril of the recent situation. If the transmission had been slowed by even a moment longer, the outcome might have been much worse. In response, the two Song Chis had no other thoughts, only feeling even more that the family heads combat power was unfathomable. You should know that what just happened was not merely withstanding two Fifth Rank Starry Sea Alien Races, but also protecting their two juniors, and this made the combat power of the [Cang Mang Wuji] truly strong, and it certainly should not be seen as merely a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship. Hum hum hum! As the [Cang Mang Wuji] returned to its warship form, Song Xuancang did not say anything else but quickly uttered a single word. Go! It was yet another return journey they did not wish to recall. Within the advanced Illusion Space, by the time the two recovered from the aftermath of the transmission, Song Xuancang and Song Changlin, who had been waiting to the side, spoke up: All right, now you can take out the rewards you obtained in the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. As for Song Gangs side, theres nothing that can be done about it. I will notify the others later; you dont need to worry. Listening to the family heads words, the two Song Chis exchanged a glance through the warships communication. Song Ze, my clan brother, you go first! Song Ze smiled as he looked over, nodded without saying much, and then sent a detailed schematic of a shipborne components attributes. Moon Scar Annihilation Cannon lv0 Quality: Red ... Looking at the Red Quality Super Main Cannon that Song Ze had presented, Song Chis expression remained calm, showing no sign of emotional change. However, he did harbor some doubts in the depths of his heart. Was this Super Main Cannon really obtained from clearing the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]? If it was indeed the reward for clearing the tower, theoretically, it should be a choice among multiple Red Curios, so why specifically choose a Super Main Cannon? The Super Main Cannon is a shipborne component that only a Zhulu Warship could use; what Second Rank Torch Ship Captain would choose a component that would only be needed in a hundred, or even several hundred years? Or is it that the rewards given by the Heritage Tower after clearing it, aside from this Super Main Cannon, just so happened to all be Curios that could not be converted into shipborne components? Or perhaps, was it prepared in advance by his great-grandfather? Of course, though he had doubts in his heart, Song Chi did not show them. To the side, Song Xuancang and Song Changlin exchanged glances, similarly choosing not to speak. If things really were as such, they could not say much either, since the familys rules for the succession sequence had always been this way. The rewards from later on would also need to be retrieved by the family, regardless of whether they were from the Pusuo Heritage Tower or not. The value of a red epic relic was clear, and several ancestors would be happy to use it to enhance the familys foundation. After all, a clan elders personal ship components and the familys actual foundation were different matters. Their gazes then all turned to Song Chi. Having prepared beforehand, Song Chi did not hesitate to send out the attributes of the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component from the Cangqiong after it had been uninstalled and was at lv0. Regarding which shipborne component to hand over to the family, Song Chi had actually considered it for a long time. First and foremost, the Purusa Zen Seal was absolutely out of the question. If this golden holy domain component was revealed, it would certainly be confiscated by the family. There might be a substantial compensation, but for Song Chi, no compensation could compare to the component itself. Besides the Purusa Zen Seal, there were other red and silver components on the warship. After much consideration, Song Chi decided to release the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component. This component was the most marginal among the current red and higher-quality components on the Cangqiong. Besides, he had originally planned to hand this component over to the family; being able to secure the sequence position with it now was killing two birds with one stone. As for informing the family about the ancient starry sky battlefield later and the potential risk of exposing this component, he was not worried. Not to mention his status in the family by that time, the significance of the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring itself for the family was extraordinary. He believed that the family would not make a fuss over this. Furthermore, reporting a Tri-Eyed Royal Family flagship wreckage was in itself a great contribution. The family would be too busy rewarding him; how could they nitpick over such details? In the Cang Mang Wuji, Song Xuancangs brows raised, surprise filling his eyes. What astonished him was not the quality of the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring, for silver legend components were indeed rare but not enough to make him lose composure, given his status. After all, such components existed on the Cang Mang Wuji. His surprise stemmed from the immense potential he saw in the component at first glance. If it were enhanced to a certain rank, it would undoubtedly become a foundation-strengthening component for the family. In the past three thousand years, too many Third Rank Torch Ship Captains fell at the step of advancing to a Zhulu Warship. Before this, the best component the family had for maintaining enhancement levels was only of orange quality, which at most could work on four components at the same time, and only internally. The buffering time was also significant. This meant that family members embarking on warship advancement tasks at Third Rank could at best use the component for one rounddisassembling four components without damageand the rest would be left to chance. If the advancement failed, a second attempt would be close to impossible. The Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring before them, however, could be used twice to solidify before an official advance, meaning two or three dozen components could be uninstalled without damage before the advancement, essentially allowing for the disassembling of all the essential components of a Torch Warship. In this way, even if the subsequent advancement failed, having these essential shipborne components with their enhancement levels intact would make a second attempt straightforward. This would significantly increase the chance of Fourth Rank family members being born. With this in mind, Song Xuancang and Song Changlin exchanged glances again, this time with evident excitement flashing in their eyes. Nevertheless, even so, they did not announce the final results of the sequence struggle, as the sequence matter was concerned with the entire Song family. The specifics would still have to wait until they returned to the Dragon Spine Continent and consulted with all the clan elders before a formal decision could be made. The outcome of this trip to the Pusuo Heritage Tower may not be completely satisfactory, but both of you have done well. Take out the two components, and then lets head back to the Dragon Spine Continent, one of them said. The Moon Scar Annihilation Cannon and The Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring flew out from two escort ships in succession and were finally pulled into the Cang Mang Wuji. Then the three warships burst out of the asteroid belt. The Dragon Spine Continent, the Vault of Heaven. Accompanied by intense spatial fluctuations, Cang Mang Wuji, along with two escort ships, materialized out of thin air. ... Within the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Clan Ancestral Hall. As Song Chi and two others entered the Ancestral Hall, projections of the Clan Elders had already materialized around the massive bronze seats, interspersed with a few in-person appearances. Once Song Xuancang returned to the patriarchs seat, he quickly recounted the events of the recent Pusuo Heritage Tower expedition. Upon hearing the phrase Song Gang is dead, the expressions in the eyes of several elders projections varied, especially that of Song Gangs grandfather. Seeing only Song Ze and Song Chi following Song Xuancang back, he had already developed an ominous hunch; now, with Song Xuancangs confirmation, his last sliver of hope was shattered. After Song Xuancang privately conveyed the details, all the elder could do was sigh deeply. Golden oddities, chaotic battles with alien races, and teleportation drop-points being too distantthese were all matters beyond their control. However, as the attributes of The Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring emerged, the attention of the clan elders was instantly drawn to this unique silver component. If utilized well, this silver component could prove quite beneficial even to Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains like themselves. Without much ado and only brief deliberation among the elders, a decision was swiftly made. The Tenth Direct Lineage, Song Chi! Grandchild is present! According to the unanimous decision of the Council of Elders, you are today officially designated as the Seventh Sequence of Dinghai Song Familys current generation, enjoying the privileges of a Vein Leader, and you will be fully supported by the family for the next hundred years! Thank you, Patriarch! Thank you, Family!!! After respectfully bowing, Song Chi was dismissed. The Patriarch and the Clan Elders knew his mental state was not the best; they allowed him to return within the Pulse to rest up before speaking further. As for the subsequent matters related to the Sequencesuch as the annual familial resource distribution, the reward for submitting The Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component, and the Inherited Secret Techniques of the familySong Chi would need to visit the Clan Ancestral Hall again in three days. Soaring above the Vault of Heaven, in the main control room of the Cangqiong, Song Chi accessed his Quantum Communication Bracelet. The family group chat was already exploding with messages congratulating him on becoming the Seventh Sequence of the family. For a moment, Song Chi and Seventh Sequence became buzzwords, dominating every channel of the family. Seeing this, Song Chi could do nothing but sincerely thank everyone in each group chat. Otherwise, he feared his reputation might mysteriously transform into that of a cold person by the next day. Turning his attention away from the increasingly active channels, after his brief thank you messages, Song Chi focused on two new channels that had appeared as part of his official designation as the Seventh Sequence. The first had very few members, only several hundreds, which was much quieter compared to the common channels numbering in the tens of thousands. This group chat, named Third Rank Clan Member Channel, was clearly more exclusive. Currently, aside from messages congratulating Song Chi, there was a pinned message in this channel. [Seventh Sequence of the Family, Song Chi, submitted the component The Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring today with the following attributes...] [From now on, prior to their official advancement, all clan members can actively apply to the family for Soul Solidification!!] While marveling at the efficiency of the familys operations, Song Chis gaze shifted to the second channel, which had even fewer members, just a few dozen. He scanned the channels member account names... Ancestral VeinPatriarchSong Xuancang Heavenly VeinSong Tianshu The First Direct LineageVein LeaderSong Hengtong Ancestral VeinSong Yan ... Seeing these names, Song Chi instantly realized these were the high-ranking members of the family, such as Vein Leaders and Clan Elders, including his own grandfather. At this point, Song Chi essentially understood that from today, he had stepped over the threshold into the upper echelons of the family, or more aptly, into the ranks of the core family members. He wasnt sure if these channels included all of the familys high-ranking members and was not curious about it. As long as he continued to steadily improve himself, these matters would naturally unfold before him, something he was firmly confident about. After browsing through the two new channels, Song Chi replied to the congratulations from his relatives and siblings within the Pulse. It wasnt long before the Cangqiong successfully returned to Green Moon Manor. Seeing him return, people like Song You were incredibly excited. Family Sequence was something they had not even dared to dream of before. Alright, Little Chi now needs rest. Dont bother him if its not necessary. In the end, it was Song Mingsong who calmed down the excited Tenth Direct Lineage members. Chapter 499 - 267: Red Component [Peeping Spirit Eyes] Chapter 499: Chapter 267: Red Component [Peeping Spirit Eyes] After returning to his personal courtyard, Song Chi did not rest immediately but instead summoned the Cang Qiong right there in the courtyard. Once aboard the warship, he went straight to the component that had already been installedthe Purusa Zen Seal. With a thought, the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature of this Golden Holy Domain Component was activated. The targeted component for its effect was the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature of the Enslavement Medal. (PS: There was a mistake in the previous text; the buffer time for Neutron Star Fission is 21 hours, there is no need to use the Zen Seal in non-emergent situations, its better to let it cool down on its own.) Currently, aside from this feature on Cang Qiong, there is also the Secret Realm Accelerator from the Cultivation Secret Realm, but since the Secret Realm Accelerator is still in effect, the Zen Seal: Inner Speed cannot be triggered. Beyond that, there is the Pusuo Time Realm: Slow feature of the Purusa Zen Seal itself, which also has not been used and is hence not needed at the moment. So, following the idea to use it early for an earlier cooldown, Song Chi first applied the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature on the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy. With the activation of the feature, the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, which would have originally taken nearly six months to buffer, was reduced directly to less than 36 days. After sorting this out, Song Chi had intended to visit the Ruins Market first, as he still didnt know what kind of Strange Objects the three Fire Peony Soldier Figurines had brought back. However, at this moment, a sudden and intense sense of fatigue surged in his mind, forcing him to put this matter aside and quickly return to his bedroom to fall into a deep sleep. This deep sleep lasted a full eighteen hours. When Song Chi woke up, it was already the next day, but fortunately, he had fully recovered. Without further hesitation, he freshened up and immediately dived into the Ruins Market. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Inn, third floor. In addition to the three successful Fire Peony Soldier Figurines that entered the Ruins Market, the several Ruins Market Walking Ranks that were lost in the Star Domain where the Pusuo Heritage Tower was located had also been recalled by Song Chi; now they all floated quietly within their respective Travel Command rooms. Song Chis current target was the three Travel Command rooms where the three Soldier Figurines had successfully transmitted into the Ruins Market. Inside these rooms, an unknown number and quality of Starry Sea Oddities awaited his inspection. Just as he entered the first Travel Command room, aside from the Silver Travel Command floating in the middle of the room, Song Chi immediately saw two Strange Objects on the ground. Both Strange Objects emitted blue and orange radiance, respectively. The Orange Glory Treasures were understandable, but the Blue Oddity evidently surprised Song Chi. However, under those previous circumstances, he could only do his best to have the Soldier Figurines grab whatever was nearest. Upon close inspection, the Blue Oddity was a common warship armor component of little value, which Song Chi directly overlooked. The attributes of the Orange Oddity, however, were quite good, convertible into a shipborne secondary cannon of the same quality. Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Crimson Fire Canopy Feature 2: Secondary Cannon Might Increase by 45% Consumption: 5/Spectral Energy Points per shot Might: 6.2 No buffer or charging required UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1,000 Spectral Energy Points, 10 kg of Crimson Flame Iron {Crimson Fire Canopy: Each time an enemy unit is hit, there is a 5% chance to trigger the Crimson Fire Canopy effect. (Crimson Fire Canopy: Causes a scorching burst of Crimson Fire Energy at the center of the targeted unit, indiscriminately burning within a 50-meter radius.)} This secondary cannon component was clearly a type for area attacks, and given that Cang Qiong currently was indeed missing a secondary cannon. The Blue Quality Electromagnetic Ray Cannon was no longer keeping up with Cang Qiong, so it was a much-needed component. Song Chi was quite pleased with this result; even if there were no additional high-quality treasures in the next two Travel Command rooms, just the Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon alone had reached the minimum expected gain. After all, it was just a casual attempt, so he had nothing to be dissatisfied about with obtaining an exceptional Orange Quality secondary cannon. As if to confirm his thoughts, there was only a Blue Quality Strange Object in the second Travel Command room. In front of the last Travel Command room, Song Chi pushed open the door with anticipation. Though he had obtained his baseline expectation, the prospect of acquiring more high-quality Strange Objects was not out of the question for him. Hmm? As soon as he pushed open the door, a dazzling red light captured his entire vision. The Strange Object brought back by the previous Fire Peony Soldier Figurines in this Travel Command room turned out to be a Red Epic Quality Strange Object. Overjoyed at the discovery, Song Chi quickly stepped forward. Soon, the detailed attributes of the Strange Object appeared before him. [Strange Object: Soul Testing Stone] [Quality: Red] [Convertible: {Peeping Spirit Eyes}] [Remark: A rare Epic Treasure once used by a lost civilization to test its members innate gifts, later collected by the Pusuo Heritage Tower, it is a remarkable treasure.] Skipping the rest, Song Chis gaze fixated on the convertible section, and a look of surprise soon appeared on his face. The {Peeping Spirit Eyes} listed in the convertible section was actually a shipborne component, and even more so, a rather rare scanning radar. A Red Quality scanning radar would undeniably have attributes far superior to the Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar. Focusing his gaze, the attributes of the shipborne component also emerged. Peeping Spirit Eyes lv0 Chapter 500 - 267: Red Component [Peeping Spirit Eyes]_2 Chapter 500: Chapter 267: Red Component [Peeping Spirit Eyes]_2 Quality: Red Feature: Detection range increased by 110% Feature 2: +1200 to detection priority Feature 3: Peeping Spirit Eyes Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 50 light-seconds Precision: 500 Upgrade Requirement: 20 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 2000 Spectral Energy Points {Peeping Spirit Eyes: Consumes 10000 Spectral Energy Points, after a 30-minute charge, performs spiritual detection within 1/10 of the radars detection range, actively searching for all white Starry Sea Oddities within that range, cooldown time 240 hours.} Song Chis eyes widened with joy shimmering in their depths. Without a doubt, this Peeping Spirit Eyes was the cre?me de la cre?me of space radars, not only boasting rare features such as extended detection range and improved detection priority, but its key Peeping Spirit Eyes feature was extremely important for any Torch Warship. It allowed for targeted search of Starry Sea Floating Land, greatly increasing a Torch Ship Captains gains while exploring the Alien Star Domain. Although it was currently limited to searching for white oddities, it was clearly a feature with growth potential. With an increased Enhancement Level, it was expected that blue, purple, and even orange oddities would fall within its search parameters. The only regret might be its lack of a Star Chart Collector capability, which meant it would not be possible for spontaneous jumps to Star Domains beyond the radars detection distance during exploration in the Alien Star Domain. Fortunately, as a red radar, it had the feature to extend the detection range on its own. Once the Enhancement Level was upgraded, the radars range should far exceed that of the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], and by then, the distances the warship could jump should still be considerable. As for the Magic Energy Detection feature of the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], Song Chis solution was to find a way to get a special component dedicated to ground detection in the future. Despite being immensely satisfied with this Peeping Spirit Eyes radar, Song Chi could not immediately install it. The Enhancement Level of the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magic Energy Detection Radar] had already reached Fourth Rank, and he had invested considerable resources in it. He would have to apply to use the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] from the Song Family later on. As the contributor of this clan-securing component, he had the right of first refusal for its use, so there was no need to worry about hindrance. ... After leaving the inn, Song Chi did not leave the Ruins Market but instead went to the very back of the market, activating another transaction in the Ruins Market, which had already completed its cooldown. Of course, before starting this transaction, Song Chi had gone out for a errand, and by the time he returned, the Cang Qiong ship was filled with various herbs that had already been sorted. All these were the herbs his parents had bought from within the Pulse at low prices from the family recently. If Zhou Ping could take them all, they would earn at least several million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Besides, there were also quite a few seeds of Floating Land plants purchased by his fourth uncle, though the quantity wasnt too large as they had only started purchasing them a little over a month ago. In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, within the Immortal Cultivation shop, Song Chi, in the guise of the Four-Armed Blue Blood race, was having a heated negotiation over purchase prices with Zhou Ping. At the moment, he was using the identity of an alien race that had successfully obtained the Ruins Market Walking Rank, devoid of any concerns about affecting the overall vibe of the Ruins Market, allowing him to haggle as he pleased. 3 million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin? No way. These herbs werent easy to gather. I must get 5 million! Opposite him, Zhou Ping was equally unyielding, arguing his point: 5 million strands is too high. You need to understand something, youre the only one Im buying from. If I decide not to buy, youll be stuck with all these herbs. But Song Chi wouldnt fall for that. Not buying? You must be making a tight profit, where else could you get such quantities? But well... Saying so, he deliberately paused, piquing Zhou Pings curiosity, then continued: If you trade entirely in Second Rank or higher Floating Land Origin, I can drop the price to 20,000 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin! Talking all the while, Song Chis expression didnt change in the slightest; this was actually his ultimate goal. Now, he already had tens of millions of Zero Rank and First Rank Floating Land Origins in hand, which he was not lacking at all. What he wanted was Second Rank or higher Floating Land Origins. At least Second Rank Level Floating Land Origins, just by raising the ratio a bit, he had the chance to exchange them for Third Rank Floating Land Origins in the outside world, which would also enable him to further digest his Zero and First Rank Floating Land Origins in hand. Zhou Pings eyes flickered for a while, but in the end, he couldnt resist the temptation of the large quantity of urgently needed herbs that Song Chi had, and nodded in agreement. Once the transaction was completed, Zhou Ping tentatively asked, Blue Blood Brother, I wonder if you can continue to provide these? Song Chi, who had expected him to ask this, pretended to be troubled and hesitated for quite a while before speaking, Getting these things is not easy, as you know. I have been watching you buy herbs for a long time, but in the end, Ive only managed to get so much. Although it can indeed make a fair amount of money, its really too troublesome... Hearing his troubled response, Zhou Ping seemed somewhat unwilling to let it go and continued to press, It doesnt matter if the quantity is smaller, Ill still buy them. How about this, Ill try to trade with you using Second or Third Rank Level Spiritual Mechanisms in the future, and if the sect master and others agree, even Fourth Rank... Floating Land Origins are fine! Song Chi, who had been waiting for this sentence, struggled to decide in a pretentious manner again, but eventually pretended to be enticed by the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origins and agreed. After completing the transaction with Zhou Ping, Song Chi made his way toward the Treant Race who had just entered the Ruins Market last time. Friend, do you accept these Floating Land plant seeds? Without beating around the bush, Song Chi directly took out the seeds that his uncle had acquired over the past month or so. Seeing that the Treants were quite sensible and bought these seeds at several dozen times the price they were acquired for from within the Pulse, Song Chi nodded in satisfaction. These seeds were all from powerful plants on the Floating Lands across the vast Starry Seas under the Song familys jurisdiction, all with potential of at least Second Rank. If the Treants werent interested in these, Song Chi would seriously question their judgement as Treants. After collecting the not-so-large quantity of Second and Third Rank Floating Land Origins that the other party used to purchase the seeds, Song Chi didnt leave. He reached into a storage capsule on his left side, fumbling around before taking out several blood-colored seeds. These seeds were not only bright red on the outside but also exuded a strong scent of blood. They were the very seeds obtained from killing the Blood Crow Meat Locust Tree. Although these were seeds of cosmic plants, the family wasnt too interested in them since they are difficult to control, have a long growth cycle, and require large quantities of flesh and blood to feed. Even if they were placed in a secret realm to expedite growth with time acceleration, it would cause significant damage to the secret realm itself, making them a low cost-benefit ratio. So Song Chi simply decided to let the Treant Race have a try. Originally thinking that the Treant Race wouldnt have much interest in them either, but when he took out the seeds of the Blood Crow Meat Locust Tree, a few members of the Treant Race showed a quite significant interest. Soon, after the Treants discussed among themselves, they brought out ten strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origins. The meaning was to exchange these ten strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin for the five seeds of the Blood Crow Meat Locust Tree that he had. Song Chi paused for a moment. The offer had actually exceeded his expectations greatly, but considering the Treant Races decisive offer, he gently shook his head. This is the seed of the cosmic plant Blood Crow Meat Locust Tree. Once cultivated, its equivalent to controlling countless Blood Crow underlings. Fourth Rank Floating Land Origins are not enough! Although thats the case, the difficulty in cultivating cosmic plants far exceeds that of Floating Land plants. Even if we have unique innate gifts in this area, it will definitely not be easy! From the tone of these Treants, it was evident that they were very straightforward, so they eventually came up with another price. Five strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin, thats the highest price we can offer! Hearing this, a now more than satisfied Song Chi nodded in agreement. He never imagined that the seeds of the Blood Crow Meat Locust Tree could bring such a huge surprise. Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origins were extremely scarce even within the Song family. Chapter 501 - 268: Secret Technique, Law, Divine Thought State, Primordial Secret Realm Chapter 501: Chapter 268: Secret Technique, Law, Divine Thought State, Primordial Secret Realm Song Chi calculated that with the additional five strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin he had acquired, he now had fifteen strands in total. As for the other ten strands, they were obtained previously when he and Song Bei were in the treasure vault of the Blood Bodhi Floating Lands Divine Palace. They had found a total of twenty strands, with each of them taking ten. Beyond these, there werent any other striking strange objects, resources, or alien races that appeared in the Ruins Market this time. As time elapsed, the market transaction soon came to an end. When Song Chi opened the Ruins Market panel, he found that with the closure of this market transaction, he had finally met the conditions to upgrade to Level 29. Without any hesitation, Song Chi immediately enhanced it to Level 29. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: Level 29] [Size: 6800m x 6800m] [Basic Configuration: 100 shops, 1 vending area measuring 1900m x 1900m, 1 three-story inn, 1 Level 28 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (doubles efficiency when cultivating with Spectral Energy), 1 Level 28 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, 1 Level 28 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, 1 Second-Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform.] [Additional Configuration: Stealth Light Platform] [Feature: Averting Misfortune] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point] [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market transaction volume to reach 300k (246k/300k), one Level 2 Floating Land Origin, one Ether Crystal.] Upon reviewing the attributes of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at Level 29, Song Chi frowned. As he had imagined, even advancing to Level 29, advancing to Third Rank was still no easy task. He wouldnt worry too much about the market transaction volume as it was just a matter of time, holding a few more markets to meet the requirements. However, the Ether Crystal was an extremely rare item, though not as scarce as a Space Law Crystal, it was definitely not easy to procure. I can only ask the family in a few days time, hoping that the clan has some reserves... he thought. Meanwhile, he strengthened several basic configurations in the market to Level 29 and then summoned the Cang Qiong. Soon, the newly mounted [Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon] was enhanced to Level 20. It was not that he didnt want to continue strengthening it, but his supply of Titanium Crystal had already run out. Although he had just acquired 50 pieces from Zhou Ping, it wasnt enough to enhance this orange secondary cannon to Level 30, so Song Chi simply opted not to enhance it. At this moment, most of his thoughts were on the family sequence matters, as heard that becoming a family sequence would allow him to receive a fixed annual supply of Titanium Crystal, Medium-High Rank Floating Land Origins, Law Stones, and other resources, which should enable him to continue enhancements later. Shifting his gaze from the secondary cannon, Song Chi looked towards the [Purusa Zen Seal] component, which was still at enhancement level zero, mainly because Sand of Time was hard to come by. With a flickering gaze, Song Chi struggled for a while but eventually shook his head, choosing to leave the component aside for now. Lets wait until the day after tomorrow to talk to the family head. If there is a reserve of Sand of Time in the clan, that would be ideal. If not, I might have to use that thing... he concluded. What he referred to was the Mixed Elemental Copper obtained from the flagship of the Tri-Eye Race. As a universal enhancement resource, it could indeed substitute for Sand of Time. If Song Chi really wanted to enhance the [Purusa Zen Seal] component, he could use this resource as a substitute. He hadnt chosen to do so because he felt it wasnt worth it. While Sand of Time was rare, it just couldnt compare to super-strategic level resources. ... At Green Moon Manor, when Song Chi emerged from his private courtyard, everyone within the pulse appeared busy as usual. Of course, it wasnt about his advancement to the familys Seventh Sequence anymore. While the pulse was still celebrating, most of the celebration was from the clan members along the banks of Green Moon Lake. The core clansmen on the island had basically moved on from the matter, as they had more important things to attend to now. With the advancement of the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] Zhulu Warship, the previously suppressed Third Rank Floating Land Origin Eruption Eye within the pulse was no longer sufficient. Now everyone was working overtime to expand the Origin Eruption Eye. Once its diameter was expanded to a certain extent, subsequent use of a specialized Spirit-Attracting Warship by the internal affairs department of the family would upgrade the Origin Eruption Eye on Green Moon Island to Fourth Rank. Then, the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] could perform the suppression. In doing so, there would be no need to relocate the pulses base, as that would be too much hassle. An Origin Eruption Eye of the Fourth Rank could yield an annual production of Medium-High Rank Floating Land Origins that was countless times more than that of a Third Rank oneit was a matter that every direct lineage took extremely seriously. Expanding the diameter of the Origin Eruption Eye wasnt a simple task. It required the Torch Warships to carry out small-scale, precision, continuous bombardment with the secondary cannon. Only through this laborious process could the desired enlargement be achieved, and any mistake could potentially pose a threat to the Torch Warship. Therefore, to ensure the best outcome, the core members of the pulse had decided to take turns in the operation. Seeing this, Song Chi joined in as well. Big Bro, youve really made it big. Suddenly youre part of the family sequence. In the future, should your little brother address you as Seven Halls? In the warship communication, Song Yous voice started odd and seemed to morph into that of a resentful woman. Song Chi gave him a disdainful look without bothering to respond. Of course, Song You was only deliberately lightening the mood; he understood the situation clearly. As the saying goes, good shade is found under a big tree. Being the Fifth Brother of the Seventh Sequence sure sounded prestigious. Meanwhile, Song Chi, on the other hand, connected to the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] and opened the conversation with words that made Song Mingsongs gaze sharpen. Grandpa, Im ready to initiate the Cruiser upgrade mission! Chapter 502 - 268: Secret Technique, Law, Divine Thought State, Primordial Secret Realm_2 Chapter 502: Chapter 268: Secret Technique, Law, Divine Thought State, Primordial Secret Realm_2 Song Mingsong underwent a change in his usual demeanor and, after some careful thought, he solemnly said: To rush the promotion now? The suitable Star Domains that our family controls and connects to have been extensively culled by the Third-Rank Alien Race due to the Furious Lion, so why not wait for the follow-up... About this, Song Chi was of course aware. He chuckled and said: Grandpa, I have marked a Blood Barbarian Continent. There are many Third-Rank wolf barbarians there, and even some Half-Step Fourth-Rank Level tribal totem creatures. It should be sufficient for the Cang Qiongs promotion needs. Song Chi had discovered the Blood Barbarian Continent and set up a Space Beacon there some time ago. He hadnt informed his grandfather and the others because the totem spirit beasts in the large barbarian tribe on this Floating Land, when relying on their totem beliefa special Supernatural System abilitycould possibly exert Fourth-Rank-Level Combat Power, which was too risky. Now, however, things were completely different. Not to mention that the Furious Battle Mad Lion had already been promoted to a Zhulu Warship. Although it momentarily could not transform into its Mecha form, it was still enough to crush these castrated versions of Fourth-Rank Combat Power, and the current Combat Power of the Cang Qiong was already unafraid of these. Hearing that Song Chi was prepared, Song Mingsong finally breathed a sigh of relief, but then he said: What about the special resources required for the Warships promotion? Just missing Ice Origin Stones... Song Chi replied truthfully. Well then, wait till the day after tomorrow when we return from the Ancestral Hall, your uncle and I will accompany you to that Blood Barbarian Continent! Song Chis mouth twitched slightly, as if he wanted to say that there was no need for such an exaggeration, and having his uncle involved was really unnecessary. However, upon reflection, considering his grandfathers personality and that it was also the goodwill of an elder, he ultimately did not voice his hesitation. Time flew by quickly, and two days passed in a flash. At the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Song familys Ancestral Hall. An enthusiastic Song Chi arrived early at the grand hall. Unlike the procession of three days prior, today there was only the head of the family, Song Xuancang, present in this solemn hall. Without Song Chi needing to speak, Song Xuancang waved his hand from the upper seat. Then, Song Chi felt a surge in the void in front of him, and the next second, a vast amount of resources appeared out of thin air. 3000 Titanium Crystals, 200 Law Stones, 200 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 2000 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin... Looking at the resources that appeared in front of him, Song Chi was delighted. These are the annual resource subsidies from the family hierarchy. I hope you can continue to strengthen your Warship and improve yourself... As he spoke, Song Xuancang swept a glance over Song Chis entire body and then continued: Second-Rank Guidance Technique is still too low. After all, if you want to learn the Inherited Secret Techniques and comprehend the Laws of the family later on, you will need a spirit conditioned by the Divine Thought State. Waiting for Song Chi to nod seriously and then taking these resources, Song Xuancang walked down from the high platform of the grand hall, asking softly as he walked: How is your Spiritual Force now? Song Chi did not dare to conceal anything and answered truthfully. Sevenfold Mind Utilization? Song Xuancang felt somewhat surprised internally. Generally speaking, a Second Rank Torch Ship Captain who could reach the third stage of the Ordinary Thought State, which is Sixfold Mind Utilization, would already be considered a genius, and this was something extremely difficult to achieve. And to progress further to Sevenfold Mind Utilization during the Second Rank of the Guidance Technique was even more challenging. He had assumed Song Chi was at Sixfold Mind Utilization, which explained his surprise. After thinking it through, he continued: If you are at Sevenfold Mind Utilization, do you still have that droplet of Fourth-Rank-Level Soul Cleansing Liquid? I do! The question and answer between the two were quick because these were matters they both clearly understood. The Fourth-Rank-Level Soul Cleansing Liquid, if the current Second-Rank Song Chi dared to absorb it indiscriminately, his spirit would likely burst instantly. That makes things easier. Once your Guidance Technique has advanced to Third Rank and youve undergone the third Life Sublimation, your Spiritual Force should be able to reach Tenfold Mind Utilization. At that point, if you absorb that droplet of Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid in one fell swoop, it will definitely allow you to break through to Divine Consciousness State Spirit. Song Chi nodded, indicating that he understood, while Song Xuancang continued to walk slowly and spoke again: Other members of the family generally need to draw on additional high-level divine soul resources from within the clan. Since youve already prepared it yourself, you naturally can exchange that divine soul resource for something else. Have you thought about what you need? Whether resources to speed up your practice of the Guidance Technique, or... Hearing that there were these extra resources available, Song Chis heart stirred, and his eyes shifted before he shook his head. Lets forget about the resources for practicing the Guidance Technique... He had not chosen resources to speed up his practice of the Guidance Technique or breakthrough. After all, he might obtain older Firethorn Fruits from the Fire Elemental Life later on. Right now, what he needed more was the Sand of Time. Family head, does our clan have such a unique resource as the Sand of Time? Song Xuancang looked surprised for a second time. As a type of time-related resource, he was not unfamiliar with the Sand of Time. Now that Song Chi had proactively mentioned this resource, it meant that he must have a time-attribute component for the ship. Realizing this, Song Xuancang looked at Song Chi with great interest. A time-attribute component for the ship was considered one of the rarest, and their quality was generally high. In a flash, Song Xuancang conjectured many things, but he did not dwell on them. Its common for many in the clan to have secrets, he himself included, and its normal. Nobody would pry into them. The Sand of Time, I remember we do have some reserves at home. Why, do you need it? Song Chi was overjoyed and nodded firmly. While the two conversed, Song Xuancang strode to the center of the great hall, standing before Song Chi. He waved his hand gently, and then Song Chi saw the very resource he had long coveted. It was the extremely rare Sand of Time. Here is 1kg. The clan doesnt have a large reserve, so this is all I can give you. Song Chi gladly accepted it. 1kg was not much, but for the Cang Qiongs first enhancement, only 10g was needed, which was enough for an enhancement or two. Alright, I still have to take you to a placedont resist! Song Xuancang said with a smile, his tone casual, yet in Song Chis ears, it felt incredibly calm, trustingly placing utmost confidence in the family head. Song Xuancang placed his hand on his left shoulder, and the next second, a sense of weightlessness engulfed him. When Song Chi reopened his eyes, he realized he was standing atop an ancient and vast expanse of star continent. This was a vast and boundless Star Continent. Looking up, he saw an unimaginably huge mountain range at the edge of his vision, spanning tens of thousands of kilometers, like a... majestic Dragon Whale lying across the continent, with infinite laws of space manifesting above it, stirring the heart. Song Chi felt a slight floating sensation underfoot and nearly became dizzy and pained from the overload to his mind. At that moment, a gentle chuckle from the family head Song Xuancang rang in his mind, instantly restoring a hint of clarity, and taking advantage of this clarity, he quickly averted his gaze, no longer looking directly at the distant mountain range that greatly resembled a gigantic Dragon Whale, intuition told him that this was the cause of his discomfort. Song Xuancangs voice suddenly sounded in his ears, also explaining everything to him. This is the clans Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Above the Vault of Heaven manifests the Primordial Laws. With your current Ordinary Thought State mind, you cannot touch it directly, even merely looking at it... Hearing the term Dragon Spine Secret Realm, Song Chis eyes moved, and inwardly he thought, of course. Previously when accessing the clans secret realm platform, there was no existence of this Dragon Spine Secret Realm... Having suspected the existence of other secret realms in the clan when he had challenged the Immortal Puppet Secret Realm, now it seemed his thoughts had been correct. Moreover, this Dragon Spine Secret Realm was no ordinary realm. As a Primordial Secret Realm, not only was it frighteningly large, but it also manifested various Primordial Laws. Although the laws within the realm were much weaker than the Starry Sea Law, the direct manifestation of these Primordial Laws enabled members of the Song family to greatly accelerate their comprehension of the external Starry Sea Law. As Song Chis thoughts were in turmoil, Song Xuancangs voice once again rose. Come with me. I still have to take you to retrieve something very important for every generation in the family! Chapter 505 - 270: Cang Qiongs Promotion Quest Begins Chapter 505: Chapter 270: Cang Qiongs Promotion Quest Begins Yes, after returning to the Tenth Direct Veins residence, Song Chi immediately commenced the spaceship upgrade mission, without even rushing to absorb that strand of orange top-quality Starfire. Before Cang Qiongs promotion to Cruiser, regardless of whether the Fire Seed was purple or orange, the warships component enhancement level couldnt possibly break through the Fifth Rank. Coupled with the fact that there were more than enough special slot positions, and grandpa was also urging him on, Song Chi simply went ahead and initiated the warship upgrade mission. [Warship Upgrade Mission (Cang Qiong)] [Current Success Rate of Promotion: 0.1%] [Special Resource Recipe for Promotion (0/3): Ice Origin Stone*1, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence*1, Third-Rank Blood Core*1] [Additional Promotion Resources: None] [Bathed in Alien Race Blood: None] Unlike the Spectral Airships initial 1% success rate for promotion to Escort Ship, the initial success rate for an Escort Ship to be promoted to Cruiser is only 0.1%. This means that if one were to attempt a direct promotion without any preparation, out of 1000 Escort Ships, only 1 might succeed, which is an exceedingly low probability. Moreover, the special resources required for Cang Qiongs promotion to Cruiser werent as unlucky as before: of the four possible needed resources, only three were needed, and the Heavenly Ridge Crystal was not one of them. Within Cang Qiong, Song Chi sequentially took out the three types of resources, which were precisely the Ice Origin Stone, the Third-Rank Blood Core, and the Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence. The latter two resources were prepared by Song Chi himself while the Ice Origin Stone was obtained from the familys sequence subsidy resources. As these three resources merged into the warships hull one after another, the current success rate of promotion suddenly changed. The original 0.1% success rate instantaneously increased to 10.1%. After sorting this out, Cang Qiong activated a component that had been temporarily lent to him by the Pulseit was a blue-quality warship hybridization device. Being the lowest quality hybridization component, this component could generate only one hybridization light belt, capable of merging a single Torch Warship with Cang Qiong. As for the warship currently being hybridized, it was neither the Furious Battle Mad Lion nor Mountain, but a twenty-meter-long Spectral Airship arranged by the Pulse as a transit warship. This Spectral Airship was designated a transfer warship by the Pulse, and aside from it, there were several Pulse tribespeople inside it, who would all leave Space Beacon marks in the Blood Barbarian Continent. In the future, they would act as transit warships between the Blood Barbarian Continent and the Tenth Direct Vein. In addition, Song Mingsong and Song Shan, having stowed away their flagships, were also among them. Cang Qiong required bathing in the blood of an alien race for its promotion to Third Rank, which naturally wasnt an endeavor that could be completed in a mere 24 hours; the arrangement of subsequent transit warships had to be sorted out. Along with intense spatial fluctuations, Cang Qiong, equipped with the Holy Cross Beacon component, pulled another Spectral Airship and vanished into the skies above Green Moon Lake. Alien Star Domain, Blood Barbarian Floating Land. As a Third-Rank life-form Star Sea Floating Land, the Blood Barbarian Continents size was only moderate among the various Third-Rank Floating Lands, not considered large. And precisely because of this, the news of Cang Qiongs recent annihilation of two large tribes had already spread throughout the entire continent, significantly heightening the vigilance of all the large wolf barbarian tribes on the continent. Sure enough, no sooner had two warships been deployed just outside the Floating Land and descended into the interior, than they were immediately detected by a nearby large wolf barbarian tribe. Above the Vault of Heaven, the tribes totem spirit beast had long since transformed into its Totem True Body. Bolstered by a vast amount of Power of Belief, an indescribable Fourth-Rank pressure radiated from the space above the tribe and spread outward. Inside Cang Qiong, Song Chi gazed intently at the golden eagle phantom with thousands of kilometers of wingspan across from him, showing no change in expression. Compared to Cang Qiongs Cold Moon Snow Python, the eagle totem spirit beast of this tribe was clearly far inferior. Due to the restrictions of the Floating Lands rank, it remained forever at the Third Rank Peak. Additionally, because its bloodline power was insufficient, it struggled to reach the threshold of Half-Step Fourth Rank, preventing it from comprehending even a trace of the Power of Laws and possessing only Fourth-Rank energy borne from totemic belief. This was like a person full of inner strength but lacking the methods to perfectly utilize and release this power, making them pitifully weak compared to true creatures of the same rank. Moreover, with the assistance of Furious Battle Mad Lion and Mountain, it didnt take long for the golden eagle to fall under the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon. Looking at the success rate of the warships upgrade, it had gone from the previous 10.1% to 10.2%. In other words, a Third-Rank Peak alien creature had merely increased Cang Qiongs upgrade success rate by 0.1%. Fortunately, in addition to the totem spirit beast, both the Third-Rank and the Second-Rank wolf barbarians within this tribe could also increase the success rate. The Third-Rank wolf barbarians and the spirit beast eagle alike each contributed 0.1% to the rate; the effect of the Second-Rank wolf barbarians was minimal, with dozens of them together only improving the rate by 0.1%. After having killed all the Second-Rank and Third-Rank wolf barbarians within this tribe, Cang Qiongs upgrade success rate barely reached 13%. Subsequently, the three warships moved on to the second large tribe. Time quietly slipped away in such routine, and three months passed in a flash. In those three months, the three warships successively slaughtered over twenty large wolf barbarian tribes, and with the contribution of a multitude of Second-Rank and Third-Rank wolf barbarians, as well as Third-Rank Peak totem spirit beasts, and even a few Half-Step Fourth-Rank totem spirit beasts, Cang Qiongs upgrade success rate was now not far from 60%. But this still wasnt enough; the promotion of a Cruiser was no small matter, and a success rate below 60% was still too low. Chapter 506 - 270: Cang Qiongs Promotion Mission Begins_2 Chapter 506: Chapter 270: Cang Qiongs Promotion Mission Begins_2 So, the three warships continued to roam above the Blood Barbarian Continent. One of the last remaining large tribes on the Blood Barbarian Continent, the Blood Moon Silver Wolf Tribe. Due to the totem spirit beast being extremely compatible with the wolf barbarians and the Blood Moon Silver Wolfs bloodline being quite extraordinary, it had reached the threshold of Half-Step Fourth Rank a long time ago. Hence, the battle was exceptionally fierce. It was much more dangerous than when Song Chi had faced the Cold Moon Snow Python. However, this perspective is from the escort ship and cruiser. Now that Song Mingsong personally controlled the Furious Battle Mad Lion Zhulu Warship to fight, the situation was completely different. Since Song Mingsong himself did not possess Divine Consciousness State Spirit power, the Furious Battle Mad Lion couldnt manifest its strongest form, the Mythical Mecha Form, but even just as a warship, it was a solid Fourth-Rank Combat Power. Against the Blood Moon Silver Wolf that had been enhanced by the Totem True Body, it was utterly dominant. Before long, the Half-Step Fourth Rank Blood Moon Silver Wolf was dragged in front of the Cangqiong like a dead dog. Song Chi did not bother with pleasantries and directly activated the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon to end the opponents life. With the addition of this Half-Step Fourth-Rank Alien Races blood, the success rate for Cangqiongs UpRank increased by another 0.5%. [Warship UpRank Task (Cangqiong)] [Current UpRank Success Rate: 60.2%] [UpRank Special Resource Formula (3/3): Ice Origin Stone*1, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence*1, Third-Rank Blood Core*1] [Additional UpRank Resources: None] [Bathed in Alien Blood: Half-Step Fourth Rank Blood Moon Silver Wolf... Total 50.1%.] With this, the UpRank success rate for Cangqiong officially broke through 60%. There are still quite a few Second and Third Rank wolf barbarians in this Blood Moon Silver Wolf Tribe, and we cant overlook their tribal treasury. If its like the previous one, getting another 15 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin would be pretty good... Grandpas reminder came from the Furious Battle Mad Lion, the three warships landed one after another, and Song Chi began to exterminate the Second Rank and above wolf barbarians in the tribe. Grandpa and Uncle were responsible for searching for the location of the Blood Moon Silver Wolf Tribes treasury. Hours later, Cangqiong had essentially killed all suitable wolf barbarians. At this time, a call from Uncle came from the distance; it seemed he had found the location of the Blood Moon Silver Wolf Tribes treasury. When Song Chi and Song Mingsong arrived, they found that Song Shan indeed had located the treasury. However, what caused his shout of surprise was not the treasury itself but a strange object emitting purple radiance in a secret chamber beside the treasury. Song Chi was quite familiar with this cylindrical strange object. Totem Spirit Column lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Totem Pattern Consumption: 8/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Bind a lifeform and transform it into a totem spirit beast (Current Binding: None). Worship and sacrifice to the totem spirit beast will automatically accumulate Faith Value. The totem spirit beast can use the Faith Value to provide special enhancements to itself or to worshippers. Faith Pool: 0/1000 (Each Zero Rank worshipper can provide 1 Faith Value per day) No need for Charge and Buffer UpRank Requirement: 8 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points, 8 Life Cores (Zero Rank) {Totem Pattern: Imprint Zero Rank worship lifeforms with the Totem Pattern, within 10,000 meters of the Totem Spirit Column, bearers can actively activate the Totem Pattern to enhance themselves for 1 minute, Cooldown Time 144 hours.} After reviewing the attributes, Song Chi became even more certain that this strange object was a weakened version of the [Totem Spirit Column] component on the Cang Qiong. Not only was it Purple Quality, but it also lacked the Totem True Body feature, with effects far inferior to the Orange Quality [Totem Spirit Column]. However, to be fair, even with just the Totem Pattern feature alone, this component was still considered a rather good amplification component. About this, Song Chi naturally was the first to opt out of the distribution. Song Mingsong and Song Shan were both aware that Song Chis warship already had a similar component and didnt say much. As for the final ownership of this Purple [Totem Spirit Column] component, the old man let Song Shan, the eldest uncle, have it. According to Song Mingsong, now that the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] had been promoted to a Zhulu Warship, it didnt lack the extra combat power from enslaving a few creatures. In comparison, Mountain was in greater need of it. Regarding this, the eldest uncle didnt hesitate, as he indeed needed the component. Other than this Purple Relic, there were no other particularly exciting resources in the treasury, just several thousand strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin that were eventually divided among the three of them. Song Chi had been adamant about not wanting any at first. After all, his grandfather and great-uncle helping with Cang Qiongs promotion was already a waste of their time, and he really shouldnt take any of the gains along the way. But he couldnt withstand their insistent attitudes. After dealing with the Howling Moon Silver Wolf Tribe, the three warships continued to visit the last two major tribes. After clearing them out as well, the success rate of Cang Qiongs promotion had reached over 65%. Unfortunately, that still wasnt enough. Above the Vault of Heaven of Blood Barbarian Continent, three warships floated silently, waiting for the transfer ship from within the Pulse to arrive. According to the plan set previously, a transfer ship from within the Pulse was scheduled to arrive every five days, and by looking at the time, one should arrive today. During the wait, Song Mingsong opened up and said, 65%, this still isnt enough. Since we barely started the warship promotion mission less than four months ago, Little Chi, dont be hasty. In the upcoming time, check if your elders in the Pulse have any other Third-Rank Star Sea Floating Lands or news of Third-Rank civilizations. The success rate must be at least 80% before you can attempt promotion! Song Chi nodded solemnly but immediately countered in his heart. 80%, grandpa, you are still too conservative. Unless its 90%, or even over 95%, I definitely wont commence the official promotion, Song Chi rebuffed. Seeing Song Chi nod, Song Mingsong sighed softly, Its a pity, our Tenth Direct Vein still has too shallow a foundation. If its really hard to find other Third Rank Floating Lands or civilizations later on, well have to ask for help from other veins within our clan! If it could be avoided, Song Mingsong naturally would not wish to take this step, but there was no choice; finding suitable Third Rank Floating Lands or Third Rank Civilizations in a short period of time wasnt easy. If it meant owing favors, then it would just have to be done. As for this, Song Chi had his own ideas. Although the Blood Barbarian Continent had been cleared, he still had the humanoid alien race in the asteroid belt to deal with. With that half-step Fourth Rank humanoid alien there, gathering the Second Rank and Third Rank aliens amongst them would be very simple. The number of these aliens was considerable. After killing them all, it was possible that Cang Qiongs success rate could directly soar to 90%. The next day, the three took the transfer ship back to the Dragon Spine Continent and immediately heard some good news upon their return. Song Hai, the second uncle, had successfully discovered a Third-Rank Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land in his last Alien Star Domain exploration. According to the second uncle, the dominant lifeform on this Star Sea Floating Land was a species with a human body and a dogs head, which seemed to be the dog-headed people recorded in the Encyclopedia of the Starry Sea Civilization. However, the [Black Sea] had only discovered this Star Sea Floating Land during the final phase of its return, so it hadnt been able to collect more information about this land. Song Chi and the others were extremely interested in this Star Sea Floating Land, with unclear information. Whether it was the dog-headed people or some other species, there wouldnt be much danger faced by Cang Qiong and [Furious Battle Mad Lion], both warships with Fourth-Rank Combat Power, as it was just a Third-Rank Star Sea Floating Land after all. However, to go to this Floating Land, they had to wait another month. Only when the [Black Sea]s Alien Star Domain deployment cooldown ended could it lead other clan members there and establish a transfer link with this Third-Rank Floating Land. Song Chi wasnt in a hurry, as it had been less than four months since the promotion mission commenced, and he had plenty of time. Chapter 507 - 271: Orange Torch Seed - Dragon Vein Temple Chapter 507: Chapter 271: Orange Torch Seed C Dragon Vein Temple Additionally, he took this opportunity to utilize the Starfire he possessed. Although keeping it on his person meant there was no risk of losing it, directly using it and watching his own Torch Seed ascend to orange was always more reassuring. ... In the secret chamber beneath Green Moon Lake, Song Chi sat cross-legged in the center of the chamber, while the wisp of Starfire that emanated endless orange light began to rapidly converge towards the center of his forehead, propelled by a strong absorbing force. Outside the door of the secret chamber, his grandfather, uncle, father, mother, and other family members were all present. The advancement of the Torch Seed was never a small matter, having significant implications, and they would not allow any accidents to occur. As the Starfire was absorbed into it, the formerly void-like Chaos Space within Song Chis Ancestral Aperture instantly transformed into an orange ocean. At the same time, the Torch Seed positioned at the center of the Chaos Space began to pulsate intensely, sensing an energy fluctuation that was extremely attractive to it. As the Starfire moved quickly towards the center of the Ancestral Aperture Space, and after an unknown period, the moment the two Fire Seeds made contact, they ignited like a fuel had been added to both, flaring up brilliantly while rapidly intertwining with each other. However, another change soon took place; the purple Torch Seed was truly being fed an abundance of kindling, its brilliance intensifying with every passing second. In contrast, the initial intensity of the Starfire seemed more like its final glory before fading, gradually dimming over time. Inside the Chaos Space, Song Chi had no way of perceiving the passage of time, and it was only after an indeterminate period, when the Torch Seed had completely devoured the Starfire, that the originally purple Fire Seed transformed instantly, becoming a wisp of orange flame. With the empowerment of this orange Fire Seed, Song Chi felt the entire area of his Ancestral Aperture Space rapidly expanding. Additionally, his mind was exceedingly clear, with a certain upgrade in the power of his spiritual force. Of course, he was still far from achieving Eightfold Mind Utilization, and without additional Divine Soul resources or Life Sublimation, it would probably take at least a century to make another breakthrough. Its often said that the further one progresses with the Guidance Technique, the more difficult it is to make improvements, and isnt this also true for the power of the spiritual force? Upon reopening his eyes, a flash of orange flame disappeared from the depths of Song Chis eyes, and he was then plunged into immense joy. An orange Torch Seed meant that even if he could no longer advance, the upper limit for Cang Qiong would still be at the Fifth-Rank Level, which is equivalent to that of a battleshipa high-end combat power within Torch Human Civilization. Moreover, as long as he could later upgrade Cang Qiong to a cruiser, the components of the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree would be unrestricted, enabling direct enhancement to the Fifth Rank, continuing the exploration of the Tri-Eye Race flagship. For this reason, he had not used any of the familys subsidized resources, aiming to save them for strengthening the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree. Now, he was finally getting closer to this goal. The core members of the Tenth Direct Vein were all cheering for the improvement in the Quality of Song Chis Torch Seed. However, Song Chi didnt dwell on this matter for too long and quickly returned to his regular cultivation routine. But compared to before, he reduced the practice of the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, instead extending the visualization time for the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. In the meantime, he also didnt forget to initiate trades at the Ruins Market, but the results were less than satisfactory. Apart from the usual gains, several trades at the market did not yield anything unexpected. Not only were there no higher-aged Firethorn Fruits from the Fire Elemental Life, but the purchasing shops also did not acquire any particularly precious resources, let alone items like Sand of Time, Mixed Elemental Copper, or Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal. One month later! Two warships hovered above Green Moon Lake. Aside from the Black Sea, the other was a Spectral Airship, which was another transfer warship from within the pulse. Although a transfer fleet was being used on the Blood Barbarian Continent, due to the recent promotion of the Furious Battle Mad Lion and Song Chis official inclusion in the familys current Seventh Sequence, the Tenth Direct Vein had received numerous applications from branch family members to join. Although Song Mingsong had raised the selection criteria for inclusion in the pulse, there were still many new clan members added, including several additional transfer fleets. As the Black Sea officially initiated the launch into the Alien Star Domain and reactivated the Space Beacon laid down a month ago, the two merged warships disappeared from the sky of the Dragon Ridge Continent simultaneously. In the unknown starry space, Song Chi, Song Mingsong, and Song Shan emerged one after another from the Spectral Airship. After summoning their warships, the three began to inspect the Starry Sea Floating Land below, with a diameter of nearly ten million kilometers. This is a Floating Land on the verge of reaching the peak of the Third Rank. Be cautious, everyone. Its highly likely that there are indigenous creatures of Half-Step Fourth Rank Level on this Floating Land, Both Song Chi and Song Mingsong did not fear a Half-Step Fourth Rank, even one bolstered by Floating Land Origin. However, Mountain and Black Sea could not handle such natives. Song Mingsong actually wanted to keep them outside this Floating Land, but seeing their expressions, he did not say anything more. With mere tens of thousands of meters separating them from the Lands surface, dozens of massive fireballs were launched from below, hurtling towards the four Torch Warships at an alarming speed. However, no matter how fast they were, they couldnt outpace the Torch Warships, known for their speed. With a slight adjustment of their hulls, the four warships easily dodged these hundreds-of-meters wide fireballs. Chapter 508 - 271: Orange Torch Seed - Dragon Vein Temple_2 Chapter 508: Chapter 271: Orange Torch Seed C Dragon Vein Temple_2 Glancing at the radar image beside him, he saw that those launching the attacks were shockingly a group of humanoid dog-headed creatures wielding wooden staves. Through prior understanding, everyone had already confirmed that these creatures were indeed the commonly seen Dog-headed Humans of the Starry Sea, which is why they hadnt paid them too much mind. Being renowned for close combat, the Dog-headed Humans were practically live targets in front of the Torch Warships famed for firepower and speed. Whats going on? The Dog-headed Humans know long-range spells? A similar doubt arose in the minds of the four. In the official compendium of civilizations and races, there was rarely any mention of Dog-headed Humans capable of casting spells. Their thoughts raced, and after a moment, they exchanged looks through the warship communication system; nearly all had come to the same conclusion. Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans! If Dog-headed Humans could cast spells, the only possibility they could think of was that these were not ordinary Dog-headed Humans but were instead the extremely rare Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans, possessing the dragon clans bloodline. With this thought, not only did they show no signs of worry, but their interest also increased substantially. The origin of Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans lay in two possibilities. Either they were the offspring of the notoriously lascivious Giant Dragon Race or these Dog-headed Humans had devoured and refined some Dragon Clans Essence Blood to steal their innate ability to control magic. Either way, there was no escaping the link to Giant Dragons. If they could use this to uncover information about the Giant Dragon behind this, everyone involved would stand to benefit. Giant Dragons, especially Pureblood Giant Dragons, are exceedingly rare. Even a pinnacle power like the Dinghai Song Family only enslaved the Flying Dragon Species, which were far inferior to the Pureblood Giant Dragons. Due to the scarcity of high-rank Pureblood Giant Dragons, the value of each one was unimaginable. If they could indeed find a Pureblood Giant Dragon through this opportunity, their gains would be tremendous. After exchanging a glance, with no need for detailed discussion, the four warships flew and simultaneously covered the group of Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans on the ground below with a barrage of fire. If there was a chance, they would naturally explore the potential existence of a Giant Dragon behind this Floating Land, but the priority was to assist the Cang Qiong in increasing its chances of a successful promotion. After a round of bombardment, the dozens of Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans below wailed, which was still a result of Song Mingsong and the three others deliberately holding back. Otherwise, just this round would have annihilated all of the Dog-headed Humans. Finally, only the Cang Qiong continued to fire, quickly killing off all of the First Rank and higher Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans. On the ground riddled with explosion craters and severed limbs, the four warships slowly landed, and Song Chi deliberately left one survivor, a Dragonblood Dog-headed Human at the peak of the Second Rank. Under the control of the enslavement component of the Furious Battle Mad Lion, this Dog-headed Human was quickly enslaved. How is it? Song Mingsong shook his head. Lets go, check out the Dog-headed Human camp not far away. This Second Rank Dog-headed Human doesnt know much, However, one thing is certain; there is a large number of Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans on this continent. This statement made Song Chi and the other two think of a lot. The most core point was that there must be Giant Dragon traces on this Floating Land, or at least a Giant Dragon must have appeared within a short distance of time; otherwise, there couldnt be so many Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans. With this in mind, they rushed towards the Dog-headed Human camp not far away. This Dog-headed Human camp was not large; there were only a few hundred Dog-headed Humans, but among them were two Dragonblood Dog-headed Humans of the Third Rank Level. In the end, Song Chi killed all of the Dog-headed Humans, leaving only one of the Third Rank. After Song Mingsong had enslaved it, they easily obtained more information from it. City of the Holy Dragon? Temple of Dragon Veins? According to it, the largest power on this Floating Land was the City of the Holy Dragon, and within this city was a Temple of Dragon Veins dedicated to the worship of the dragon clan. Upon receiving this message, the group didnt rashly attack but loitered for several days after arriving at the outskirts of this city. In the warships communication group chat, Song Mingsong, Song Shan, and Song Hais gaze turned back to Song Chi. Seeing this, Song Chi shook his head. There is still no detection of life energy fluctuations exceeding the Third Rank Level! Song Chi had always intended to wait until the Cang Qiong was officially promoted before applying together for Soul Solidification and incidentally replacing the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] with [Peeping Spirit Eyes], so the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] component was still what the Cang Qiong was equipped with at the moment. And these past few days of loitering were spent continuously monitoring the life energy fluctuations inside that Holy Dragon City with the Magic Energy Detection feature. The Holy Dragon City, truly worthy of being the strongest power on a Third Rank lifeforms Floating Land, gathered most of the Third Rank creatures of the Floating Land. Over the course of several days, Song Chi had detected the presence of over 300 Third Rank gnoll existences within this city, among which more than ten were Half-Step Fourth Rank bloodline gnolls. However, he had never detected the existence of Fourth Rank or higher level creatures. Therefore, either the pureblood giant dragon had already left this Floating Land or had died, or the so-called pureblood giant dragon was itself only Third Rank or Half-Step Fourth Rank. Once this was confirmed, the group no longer hesitated, and the four warships soared into the sky. Under the roar of their engines, before millions of gnolls could react, the four warships raced to tens of thousands of meters above Holy Dragon City and then began a full-scale firing barrage. On the Cang Qiongs side, aside from the main and secondary cannons, the [External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher] was also activated, bombarding the city below like crazy. Watching the warship promotion success rate accumulate at a not-so-slow pace, Song Chi couldnt hide the smile on his face. Within the Holy Dragon City, several hundred Third Rank bloodline gnolls simultaneously activated protection spells, and shortly after, an elliptical Energy Shield materialized above the Holy Dragon City. Under the bombardment of the four Torch Warships, this Energy Shield seemed shaky, but it still managed to buy some time for the panicked gnolls within the city. Song Chi and the others could see that under the lead of some Second and Third Rank bloodline gnolls, a multitude of Zero Rank and First Rank gnolls were heading towards the bloodline temple in the center of the city. Seeing this, and to avoid any accidents, Song Mingsong quickly said, Go all out... All six main cannons fired simultaneously... The [Shadow Breaker Cannon] on the Cang Qiong was also not idle, now in its element. After consecutive weakening by the Shadow Breaker Cannon, the Energy Shield above the city soon shattered, resuming the onslaught on those gnolls inside the city. As time passed, the Cang Qiongs promotion success rate gradually increased to 80%, but in this indiscriminate bombardment, the million gnolls below had mostly been slaughtered, and the success rate seemed to stagnate once more. Song Chis gaze shifted, looking towards the bloodline temple that stood out among the ruins in the center of the city. Hum! The Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon fired, and the kilometer-long Sword Light Phantasm streaked across the sky. However, upon reaching the temple structure, the Sword Light Phantasm seemed to be absorbed by some special energy, failing to stir any ripples. Song Mingsong and the others took notice of this, and the cannons from all four warships began to concentrate their fire on the temple. Perhaps the simultaneous attack from four warships exceeded the temples endurance, and threads of black energy emitted from the temple, desperately resisting the bombardment of the cannons. Inside the temple, over a hundred thousand regular gnolls were gathered, and under the leadership of a Half-Step Fourth Rank bloodline gnoll above, these hundred thousand ordinary gnolls began praying to a massive rhombus Crystal Stone that floated above the main hall. Endless black energy emanated from this rhombus Crystal Stone, and at its core, intense spatial fluctuations were spreading. As the hundred thousand ordinary gnolls below prayed fervently, the spatial crack within the rhombus Crystal Stone slowly expanded. With the expansion of the spatial rift, more and more violent black energy spilled out, soon filling the entire temple. At one moment, this violent black energy surged into the bodies of the hundred thousand gnolls below. These gnolls bodies then began to explode, and the generated mist of blood furiously rushed towards the rhombus Crystal Stone above. Seeing this scene, the bloodline gnolls above the temple were not horrified but became even more fanatical. With the blood of the lowly lower races, we humbly implore the great Lord of the Giant Dragons to descend and personally punish those insolent fools who dare to profane your majesty!! Chapter 509 - 272: Abyssal Magic Dragon - Cang Qiong’s Promotion Success Rate 95% Chapter 509: Chapter 272: Abyssal Magic Dragon C Cang Qiongs Promotion Success Rate 95% Regarding everything that was happening inside the Dragon Vein Temple below, Song Mingsong and his companions were completely unaware. The Temple of the Dragon Vein was constructed of special materials that not only had an extremely strong soul-devouring effect but also came with a certain level of magnetic wave interference, preventing various patrolling radars from making accurate detections. If they had been in the temple at that moment, they would have recognized the true nature of the rhombus crystal stone right away. A space beacon device! The Torch Human Civilization had its own unique method of fixed-point deployment of space beacons in the Shattered Starry Sea, and considering the countless civilizations within, naturally, many races and civilizations had their ways of deploying their space beacons. Most of them were like this rhombus crystal, where the space beacon was marked with a special method inside some kind of durable object or material, and then randomly thrown into the distant Starry Sea, to await the discovery by a destined being. However, techniques like this space beacon deployment had significant drawbacks. One of which was the instability of these space beacons. Its uncertain when, or if, they would be discovered by beings from alien territories. Even if discovered, establishing a relatively stable passage connecting two star domains is no easy feat. One method involved, as was happening at this moment, the sacrifice of countless lives; however, achieving such a feat was quite difficult unless the life form deploying the space beacon device was extremely adept at bewitchment. As time slowly passed, Song Chi aboard the Cangqiong above the city was gradually sensing that something was not right. Although the temple offered a certain degree of insulation from detection, as the dark and violent energy within kept gathering, the magic energy detection feature of the Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar was still slowly detecting energy fluctuations at the Fourth Rank Level. Somethings not right, Grandfather. The energy fluctuations in the Dragon Vein Temple below are continuously rising. It has already reached the normal Fourth Rank Level and is still increasing... Hearing Song Chis warning, Song Mingsong on the Furious Battle Mad Lion instantly showed deep vigilance. Previously he would not have reacted this way, but after the ordeal on the Copper Mountain Continent, Song Mingsong had completely reversed his disposition, now favoring stability over risky ventures and seeking fortune amidst danger. At the bow of the Furious Battle Mad Lion, a Super Main Cannon slotwhich only appeared after upgrading to an Advanced Zhulu Warshipwas already loaded with an impressively large super main cannon. This was an Orange Quality super main cannon, also unconditionally equipped by the family to all clansmens Torch Warships upon advancing to the Fourth Rank, as a sort of indirect investment in the clansmen. As Song Mingsong activated the active feature of this Orange Quality super main cannon, a sphere of light over a kilometer in diameter gathered at the bow of the Furious Battle Mad Lion. Despite being at least ten thousand meters away from the Furious Battle Mad Lion, Song Chi and his two companions could still distinctly feel the terrifying might wrapped within the sphere of light. This was no ordinary Fourth Rank Level of attack... While the trio was somewhat surprised, they were not to the point of fear; they had some understanding of the Super Main Cannon on a Torch Warship. Why was it called a super main cannon? Because the might of such a main cannon often far exceeded that of the average main cannon. A single shot could possibly equal dozens of shots from a regular main cannon, and if coupled with any attack feature, this power would only become more terrifying. However, to correspond with this terrifying effect, the charge and buffer time of the super main cannon were also quite long, which could be seen as having pros and cons. Below, the Temple of the Dragon Vein was already shrouded in a thick layer of violent force. Looking at this unfamiliar dark energy, Song Chi and the others revealed puzzled expressions. As members of Torchlight Humanity, educated in the orthodox way, they had a basic understanding of the energies recorded in civilizations archives. But, they were completely unfamiliar with this kind of dark, violent energy. Ten seconds later, the super main cannon charging on the Furious Battle Mad Lion was officially complete, and without any hesitation, Song Mingsong launched an attack targeting the Fourth Rank energy source coordinates provided by Song Chi. Boom! The blinding kilometer-wide light sphere transformed into a kilometer-wide scorching ray, piercing through the Dragon Vein Temple below. This scorching ray, carrying might that might not reach the Fifth Rank but was certainly not weaker than the Peak of the Fourth Rank, swiftly pierced tens of thousands of meters, and soon struck the temple structure below. What was once an incredibly firm structure shattered instantly upon encounter with the scorching beam of light, as if it were made of paper. Inside the Dragon Vein Temple, the previously sacred scene had long vanished, and the ominous sight of white bones and endless blood turned the temple into a veritable purgatory. Above, the beam of light that had burrowed its way down was now heading straight for the rhombus crystal hovering high above the temple. II%*?+/! At the forefront of the grand hall, the half-step Fourth Rank dog-headed creature danced frantically with terror in its eyes as it watched the kilometer-wide light column. One could imagine, if this light ray, with the might of the Peak of the Fourth Rank, were to hit the rhombus crystal, the crystal would surely be unable to withstand incredible might. If that were to happen, all of its previous efforts would have been for naught, and it would never again be able to seek the Divine Dragons Essence Blood from the great dragon lord through this object. Chapter 510 - 272: Abyssal Magic Dragon - Cang Qiong’s Promotion Success Rate 95%_2 Chapter 510: Chapter 272: Abyssal Magic Dragon C Cang Qiongs Promotion Success Rate 95%_2 Compared to the half-step Fourth Rank dragon vein dog-head persons terror, the unknown existence behind the rhombus crystal stone was filled with immeasurable rage. It was on the brink of completely connecting a low-level Floating Land and would not allow failure at this moment. A more massive surge of black, tyrannical energy erupted from the abyss inside the crystal stone, and in the end, under the horrified gaze of the dragon vein dog-head person, it all merged into its body. Bang! After a muffled explosion, the body of the half-step Fourth-Rank dragon vein dog-head person burst into a cloud of blood mist. With the enhancement of this half-step Fourth-Rank blood mist, the spatial rift within the rhombus crystal stone suddenly widened considerably, and even the void inside it stabilized significantly. All of this happened in the blink of an eye, yet the terrifying column of light in the sky had already streaked closer. Just as the column of light was about to collide with the rhombus crystal stone, a gigantic pitch-black claw suddenly emerged from the space rift. Boom! The piercing ray from the Super Main Cannon struck the black-scaled giant claw, causing a horrific explosion. Sizzling! The searing ray and extreme temperatures fiercely scorched the black claw, but the effect was difficult to describe. Both forces ended up in a deadlock. Above the vault of heaven, through the blasted walls of the temple, Song Chi and the others watched the black-scaled claw closely. Dad, can you tell what kind of creature it is? Inside the Mountain, Song Shan, who still couldnt discern the origins of the black-scaled claw, asked Song Mingsong. It could... Song Mingsong, from inside the Furious Battle Mad Lion, was just about to answer when he was interrupted by a sudden roar. Roar roar roar! A chorus of roars came from within the dragon vein temple below, and looking down, numerous black figures could be seen suddenly appearing within the temple. These creatures had wings on their backs and bodies clad in pitch-black scales; some stretched over a kilometer in length, others only a hundred meters. Upon closer examination, it was clear they were being transported by the void passage below, during the standoff between the horrific claw and the light column ray. After recognizing these black figures, Song Mingsong on the other side immediately cried out, Abyssal Magic Dragon! Hearing these four words, the minds of Song Chi and the others were flooded with numerous messages about Abyssal Magic Dragons. Abyssal Magic Dragons, an extremely powerful race within the Abyssal civilization, ranking in the Fourth Tier in the genetic bloodline chart of the Dinghai Song family, were one of the peak races just below the peak groups of the Starry Sea. These beings not only possessed terrifying physical strength but also an innate gift of spirituality beyond the reach of common creatures. They professed to have magical talents, which were distinctly different from regular magic, extremely powerful and known as Dragon Language Magic. With this in mind, their gaze returned to the black-scaled giant claw in the temple below, fear apparent in their eyes. If merely a claw was of such size, then undeniably, attached to this claw must be an Abyssal Magic Dragon of at least the Fifth Rank. Considering this, how could they not fear? At that moment, from the prow of the Cangqiong, a nearly three-thousand-meter-long Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light suddenly shot out. Swish! The Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light shot out at an unimaginable speed, crossing tens of thousands of meters in an instant, before fiercely landing on the black-scaled giant claw. With this strike, the previously gridlocked attacks instantly changed. Even though an Abyssal Magic Dragon of the Fifth Rank Level had earth-shattering combat power, lets not forget that currently, it had only reached through infinite time and space to extend a single claw. As the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light struck, the pained dragon instinctively withdrew its claw. At the same time, taking note of this, three other warships simultaneously burst into action, with multiple purple and higher Quality main cannons focusing their fire. Crack crack crack! Instantly, the rhombus crystal stone within the temple could no longer withstand the continuous attacks and shattered explosively. As the crystal stone broke, the space rift it had been connected to naturally started to collapse as well. The collapse of the void tunnel turned it into a maelstrom of endless chaos and Void Gangwind, where even the terrifying Fifth-Rank Abyssal Magic Dragon behind them could do nothing. Ao! An angry dragons roar echoed out from the spatial rift, expressing endless rage and unwillingness to accept this turn of events. A few seconds later, the spatial rift completely collapsed and the entire void fissure vanished. Seeing this, all across Song Chis face bloomed radiant smiles. It was not only because the Third-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land under their feet would soon be under the complete control of the Tenth Direct Vein, but also because of the dozens of Second and Third-Rank Abyssal Magic Dragons that had been teleported from the temple below in advance. These were all Giant Dragon Race with pure bloodlines. Abyssal Magic Dragons, within the Western Giant Dragon system, are Pureblood Giant Dragons with strong lineagesnearly third level upon reaching adulthood, and with a bit of fortune, breaking through to the Fourth Rank is not difficult. In addition, there are Domination-Level Giant Dragons among the Abyssal Magic Dragon race. These dozens of Pureblood Abyssal Magic Dragons were truly valuablewhether turning them over to the family or cultivating them themselves, great benefits would be reaped. Alright, lets try to capture them alive as much as possible; these are all treasures... Inside the Furious Battle Mad Lion, as Song Mingsong was giving orders, he also said to Song Chi: As for Little Chi, you continue to deal with those remnant dog-headed beings of the dragon lineage. There wont be fewer than a four-digit number of Second and Third-Rank dragon lineage dog-headed beings inside this temple. Dont waste them! Song Chi nodded, continuously controlling the Cang Qiong to purge those dragon lineage dog-headed beings. Time ticked by, and after an hour, the Cang Qiongs upgrade success rate reached 82%. Two hours later, the success rate rose to 84%. Four hours later, the rate had reached 87%. ... The continent beneath him was indeed approaching Fourth-Rank, and it nurtured a significant number of Second and Third-Rank creatures. After clearing every last one of the dog-headed beings from the entire Holy City, Song Chi continued to pilot the Cang Qiong, wandering above the entire Floating Land. Although other regions had far fewer Second and Third-Rank creatures than the Holy City, their numbers remained considerable, and the success rate of the Cang Qiongs upgrade kept rising under its relentless search and hunt. After seven days, Song Chi who had almost trekked across the entire Floating Land finally stopped searching. One reason was that there were hardly any remaining Second and Third-Rank creatures on the Floating Land, and the other was that the success rate for Cang Qiongs upgrade had already reached an exceedingly high level. [Warship Upgrade Mission (Cang Qiong)] [Current Upgrade Success Rate: 95.3%] [Special Upgrade Resource Formula (3/3): Ice Origin Stone*1, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence*1, Third-Rank Blood Core*1] [Additional Upgrade Resources: None] [Bathed in the Blood of an Alien Race: Half-Step Fourth-Rank Dragon Lineage Dog-Headed Being... total 85.2%.] 95.3%! Looking at this figure, Song Chis eyes flickered indecisively, but finally, he sought out his grandfather and the other two. In the meantime, a large number of clan members had been dispatched from Within the Pulse to start developing the Third-Rank Floating Land, which had almost no creatures of Second Rank or higher left. As for his grandfather and the others, aside from enslaving several dozen Abyssal Magic Dragons and then sending them back to the family, they had left the Floating Land beneath them to explore the surrounding area, in search of the existence of other Starry Sea Floating Lands. Seeing his grandfather and uncle shake their heads one after another, Song Chi mostly understood the situationthe Third-Rank Floating Land underneath them was likely a solitary one, with no other Floating Lands in a vast area of the Star Domain. With this conclusion, Song Chi made his decision. Since thats the case, Im going to make a trip to the Bailing Starfield. There are still plenty of Second-Rank Bailing Tribe members there. After clearing them out, the Cang Qiongs upgrade success rate should be able to increase a bit more! PS: Finally reached a million words! Chapter 511 - 273: 98% Success Rate - Cangqiongs Promotion Chapter 511: Chapter 273: 98% Success Rate C Cangqiongs Promotion Upon hearing the 95.3% success rate, Song Mingsong and his two companions were at a loss for words. To them, this success rate was far beyond their expectations. If it were them, they would have initiated the promotion process without hesitation. Wasnt that what Song Chi wanted as well? Only by completing the promotion could he begin to implement the subsequent plans step by step. To be honest, he was more eager than anyone else. However, no matter how urgent, he wouldnt lose his reason. Promotion was not childs play, and even a 95% chance carried a certain risk of failure. Since he could achieve more, why not simply improve it a little further? It was just a matter of one or two months. With this thought in mind, Song Chi bid farewell to his grandfather and the other two. After returning to the pulse through a transfer warship, he immediately proceeded to the Bailing Starfield. Additionally, he was concurrently hunting Void Demons in the Ruins Market. One and a half months later, Song Chi, piloting the Cang Qiong, arrived at the location of the Internal Affairs Hall within the clan. After turning in the Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring component, he now had to apply for soul solidification through the Internal Affairs Hall. Your application has been submitted; please wait, Seventh Hall! Inside the Internal Affairs Hall, the clan member responsible for reporting the matter showed respect. Song Chi nodded and quietly waited on the side. After one and a half months of hard work, having killed countless Second Rank Bailing Tribe and Second and Third Rank Void Demons, he had finally managed to increase the success rate of upgrading the Cang Qiong to 98.2%. After the success rate broke through 98%, the difficulty of further improvement increased once more. Enhancing it by even 0.1% became exceptionally tough. To achieve 100%, it would likely take at least another three months. In the end, Song Chi decided to forego further attempts and directly applied for soul solidification. Unable to afford further delays, with only three years left before he set out to explore the Tri-Eye Races flagship again, he couldnt waste more time on a success rate increase of less than 2%. Logically, with a 98.2% success rate, upgrading the Torch Warship should have been a formality, with a nearly guaranteed success. There seemed no need to apply for soul solidification. Yet, Song Chi felt it was better to be safe than sorry, especially since the Silver III Generation Super-wave Magic Energy Detection Radar also needed to be removed, and this was a good opportunity to handle everything at once. As someone with priority usage rights, Song Chis application was quickly processed. Seventh Hall, your soul solidification appointment is tomorrow morning. Remember to come on time! ... The next day, inside a secret chamber within Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Song Chis eyes revealed a strange glint as he looked at the Zhulu Warship quietly docked in front. If his guess was correct, this Zhulu Warship was highly likely not an ordinary Fourth Rank Warship. Purple warship armor, the Purple Main Cannon, and that inexplicable sense of antiquity in its appearance... it was probably an Inheritance Warship. That is to say, the Zhulu Warship in front of him was a ship that belonged to an ancestor of his family thousands of years ago, currently inherited by a clan member. At this thought, a flicker crossed Song Chis eyes. Could it be that the clan has put forward an Inheritance Warship in exchange for that Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring? The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the possibility was significant. None of the Zhulu Warships in the clan could forever renounce exploration of the Alien Star Domain or refrain from leaving the family. If they equipped the Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Rings on these warships and they ventured out, there was a risk of loss. Compared to that, a Fourth Rank Level Inheritance Warship wouldnt have such concerns. They had lost the ability to be promoted, not needing to go out to seek promotion resources. At the same time, they were sufficiently capable of enhancing the Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring to a high rank, making them the most perfect choice. Shortly after entering the mountain chamber, an inquiring voice came from the warship ahead. Will it be direct soul solidification, or...? Hearing this, Song Chi became even more convinced of his hypothesis. If it were truly a Clan Elder, then even though he was now in the clans hierarchy, the elder would not use the words may I ask. Since the other party did use them, it indicated that they were probably a member who had just bonded with the Inheritance Warship, and their level in the Guidance Technique was not higheither Second Rank or Third Rank. As for the quality of their Torch Seed, Song Chi surmised it must be no lower than the orange one, which could enhance the Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring to the Fifth Rank. And only by reaching the Fifth Rank could the effects of the Silver Legend Component be fully utilized. A person with an Orange Torch Seed, why would they choose to inherit a Torch Warship, abandoning their potential for future growth and being content to become a mere relic? Song Chi did not know the specific reason, but he could guess the likelihood. The reason was probably that the individuals original warship had been unexpectedly destroyed, all crucial components aboard gone, and with not enough life left to cultivate a new Torch Warship, they had no choice but to inherit an ancestors ship. But it wasnt too bad, after all. A Fourth Rank Level Inheritance Warship, with the help of the Fourth Rank Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform aboard, was enough for the individuals Guidance Technique to eventually break through to the Fourth Rank. In doing so, they could live comfortably for two thousand years, better than a stifled death right now. Directly proceed with the soul solidification! Summoning the Cangqiong, Song Chi spoke his decision. Soon, 12 radiant beams shot out from the Zhulu Warship in front, striking toward the Cangqiong. As they successively entered the warship, Song Chi had the Cangqiong activate the absolute closure state. In this state, even the owner of the Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring component could not see which component he had chosen for soul solidification. Chapter 512 - 273: 98% Success Rate - Cangqiongs Promotion_2 Chapter 512: Chapter 273: 98% Success Rate C Cangqiongs Promotion_2 Previously, he had been able to clearly recognize the components on the Furious Lion because his grandfather did not guard against him. Now, as he had initiated the warships absolute closure, outsiders would not be able to know which components he had solidified. Looking at the twelve Solidifying Spirit Beams before him, Song Chi hesitated for a moment, as he was selecting components for subsequent solidification. With only twelve components available for solidification, he naturally had to choose carefully. At this moment, the voice of that inheriting clansman came from the outside world again. After strengthening to Fifth Rank, the duration of components solidified by the Soul Solidifying Ring reaches 20 days, with only a 10-day cooldown, so a second solidification can be performed after ten days! Hearing this, Song Chi breathed a sigh of relief. A second solidification meant he could solidify 24 components, which was enough to unload all the essential components from the Cangqiong. Soon, the first batch of twelve components was removed by him. [Purusa Zen Seal][Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield][Neutron Star Core Armor][Enslavement Medal][Light Energy Aggregation Engine][Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm][Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon][Shadow Breaker Cannon][Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon][Brainwave Remote Control System][Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree][External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher] After ten days, he also determined the second round of twelve components. [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar][Totem Spirit Column][Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele][Life System Medical Repair Pod][Phantom Thruster][Void Escape Orb][Plasma Guardian][Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane][Holy Cross Beacon][Proportional Scaling Instrument][Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon][Chassis Deployment Platform] Thereby, all components of Purple Quality and above on the Cangqiong were dismantled, and Song Chi could proceed to upgrade with peace of mind. [Do you confirm the upgrade of the Cangqiong?] Confirmed! An upgrade of the Torch Warship did not take long. Merely a few hours later, under Song Chis anxious wait, the warships upgrade was officially complete. The originally mere hundred and twenty-meter long hull expanded directly to a thousand three hundred meters, clearly much larger than a typical cruiser. However, having removed the decorations of warship armor, the visual appeal of the warship itself had indeed dropped by a large margin; thus, Song Chi boarded the Cangqiong for the first time, quickly reloaded the previously dismantled components. With the reloading of these components, the Cangqiongs visual appeal also instantly soared back up. Besides the change in the hull, another significant change was the warships cannons. In addition to a new main cannon slot, four secondary cannons also gained a module projection effect; each secondary cannon would project nine secondary cannon images equidistantly around the hull. Including the cannons themselves, this amounted to a total of forty secondary cannons. Additionally, after the warships upgrade from Escort Ship to Cruiser, its inherent amplification of all basic components by 50% was further increased to 100%. That is to say, the might of all installed basic components would be double their own might, which nearly amounted to equipping all basic components with an Orange-Quality effect enhancement feature similar to a Third-Rank enhancement, which was no small exaggeration. Lastly, as the hull level rose to lv30, the Cangqiong gained 10 more special slot positions, reaching a staggering total of 62. (PS: Regarding the Seed of Torchs previous Rank upgrade, the number of slot positions increased every five levels increased from 8 to 10: 2+10+10+10+10+10+10) Yet at this moment, Song Chi was still holding a component, precisely that [Silver III Generation Super-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar], which had been replaced by the [Peeping Spirit Eyes]. Now, he needed to quickly trade it away while the components enhancement level was still in effect. Fortunately, he had made arrangements early on, and a senior Third Rank clansman from the Heavenly Vein would buy this Fourth Rank Orange Radar from him. As for the price offered, naturally, it was the value of an Orange Radar itself plus all resources for an enhancement to Fourth Rank. However, there would be a small discount, since Song Chi was in a hurry to sell. Fortunately, the difference was minimal, and by adding certain resources, he could generally elevate the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] of Red Quality to Fourth Rank. After several enhancements, Song Chi successfully enhanced the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] component to the Fourth Rank. Peeping Spirit Eyes lv40 Quality: Red ` Feature: Detection range increased by 170% Feature 2: Detection priority +2000 Feature 3: Peeping Spirit Eyes Consumption: 500/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 2.2 light-years Precision: 2200 UpRank Requirement: 5 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 130,000 Spectral Energy Points, 83 Titanium Crystals, 4 Law Stones {Peeping Spirit Eyes: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points, charges for 10 minutes, performs a spiritual probe within 5/10 of the spatial radars detection range, actively searches for all orange and below quality Starry Sea Oddities within that range, cooldown time 240 hours.} It was clear that as this red radar was enhanced to the fourth rank, its attributes improved significantly. Compared to the earlier Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar, the attributes were simply incomparable. The detection range of [Peeping Spirit Eyes] extended up to an impressive 2.2 light-years, meaning that even without the Star Chart Collector feature, Cangqiong could perform spatial jumps of over 2 light-years in the Alien Star Domain in the future. After acquiring this component, Song Chi immediately set his sights on enhancing the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] component. With everything ready, he planned to upgrade this component to the fifth rank in one go, then continue the exploration of the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys super-giant flagship. Of course, the first step was to acquire the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal. Thinking about the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal, Song Chi couldnt help but also think about his own Guidance Technique. It had been stuck at lv29 peak for half a year without showing any signs of breaking through. Although he had mentally prepared himself, knowing that a breakthrough at a great rank wouldnt be easy, Song Chi still felt somewhat distressed that there had been no progress in half a year. So much so that after Cangqiong was promoted to a cruiser, he began to consider whether to enhance the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform on the warship to the third rank, to help reduce the time needed for his breakthrough. After some thought, Song Chi still decided to upgrade it to lv30. After all, he had plenty of third rank and below Floating Land Origins at his disposal, so missing a bit of it wouldnt matter. Shortening the time a little would also be good. Hopefully, the Fire Elemental Life will speed up! Song Chi hoped. After the last trade at the Ruins Market, the Fire Elemental Life had already provided a concrete response that they had found older Firethorn Fruits and it would not take long to acquire them. Song Chi had high hopes for this. Brushing aside the jumbled thoughts in his mind, he refocused his attention on the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] component. [Are you sure you want to consume 4 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin + 90,000 Spectral Energy Points + 62 Titanium Crystals + 3 Law Stones to enhance the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree from lv40 to lv41?] Confirm! Costing 138 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 720 Titanium Crystals, 129 Law Stones, and 1 strand of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin, the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] component was successfully enhanced to the fifth rank. Once it reached the fifth rank, the number of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines that could be summoned increased from 35 to 40, and the rank of these soldier figurines also reached lv50. Although they were only Pseudo Fifth Rank and could not even face a regular Fourth Rank lifeform head-on, their puppet bodies were significantly strengthened, which would presumably make exploring the Tri-Eye Race flagship much easier. After strengthening these two components, Song Chi still had over a thousand Titanium Crystals and nearly a hundred strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin left. In addition, he had just over a hundred Law Stones. If he wished to continue strengthening, he could still enhance some components. However, after seeing the [Purusa Zen Seal] component, he did not continue to use these remaining resources. Several members of his family had already approached him, indicating they had Sand of Time resources, but the deal was not yet final due to price issues. Nevertheless, it was just a matter of time. Therefore, he needed to save some resources to later enhance the Golden Holy Domain Component. ` Chapter 513 - 274: Acquiring the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal Chapter 513: Chapter 274: Acquiring the Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal ` After enhancing several components, Song Chi glanced at his personal account. Golden Merit Points: 138 The previous trade of the Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar components brought his accounts Golden Merit Points back to triple digits. Including the two ancient corpses that he had yet to trade, it could be counted as over three hundred points. This amount of Golden Merit was already not small, but Song Chi was not satisfied. Now that the Cang Qiong had been promoted to a cruiser, it had an additional main cannon slot, and he needed to quickly procure a high-quality main cannon. Moreover, according to his current standard, even the Orange Glory Main Cannon was not enough. He wanted a main cannon of at least Red Quality, since the might of the current Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon was clearly insufficient for a decisive role in battles. A more powerful main cannon was necessary. As for a Red Quality main cannon, it would start at least from 800 Golden Merit Points in his family, and top-quality ones would even require over a thousand points. The three hundred points he currently had were far from enough. However, he had his own plans. Although he didnt have enough Merit Points on hand, there were still dozens of ancient corpses waiting for him to collect in the Ancient Star Domain battleground. Including these, gathering over a thousand Golden Merit Points wouldnt be difficult. Now that the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had reached the Fifth Rank, it was time to initiate the next phase of exploration in the Ancient Star Domain. Having made his decision, Song Chi did not dawdle. He quickly retrieved the Cang Qiong and began to buy up various resources in large quantities from both the Family Merit Hall and the common Floating Land Origin marketplaces. If nothing unexpected happened, he would mostly spend his time in the Ancient Star Domain battlefield for the next three years, and without any important matters, he would not return to the Dragon Spine Continent. Thus, he had to prepare in advance the various resources that might be needed for dozens of future Ruins Market trades. Regarding the trades such as Terrastone, medicinal herbs required by Luofu Sword Sect, and plant seeds needed by the Treant Race, Song Chi would leave an enslaved Second-Rank Humanoid Alien in his own courtyard, along with dozens of Storage Capsules and a Ruins Market Walking Command, to facilitate the monthly resource handover from within the pulseline. ... At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, a corner of White Jade Squares warship docking area. The 1300 meter-long Cang Qiong and a 1000 meter cruiser were docked side by side. In the communication projections of the two warships, Song Chi saw the Sand of Time resources he urgently needed. Seventh Prince, this 500g of Sand of Time was mined by me years ago from a small asteroid. Its just that this stuff is generally only used by high-rank time-affiliated ship components, which is why it has been kept until now. Seeing that the other party was slow to get to the point, Song Chi took the initiative: Uncle, what do you want to trade? I must remind you that 500g is far from enough to exchange for a millennium-grade Dragon Blood Fruit, unless you can produce more Sand of Time... This statement directly choked off any further talking points from the man on the other side, a member of the Fourth Direct Lineage who was considered to be of Song Chis uncles generation. However, the mans response was quick. At only a hundred and sixty years of age, with many centuries until his life limit, he didnt have much real need for the Dragon Blood Fruit at the moment. Thus, he quickly shifted his target. If thats the case, then lets exchange for Storage Capsules! Hearing that the other party had shifted his interest to the Storage Capsules recently introduced by their lineage, Song Chi was not surprised. He had purchased these Storage Capsules at a low price from Elon of the Star Origin Empire, and after his grandfathers flagship was upgraded to a Zhulu Warship and he himself became part of the family hierarchy, he had arranged for them to be sold by his elder uncle a while ago. The result had been without any hitchesthe Storage Capsules had been a massive hit within the family upon their introduction. The first kind, with an internal space of one cubic meter and named Model 1, Song Chi had purchased at the price of only a strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin. It was now sold within the family for ten strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. The second kind, about thirty centimeters long with an internal space of two cubic meters, he had purchased from Elon for 5 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin; its current selling price was 5 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. The third kind, about forty centimeters long with an internal space of four cubic meters, Song Chi had purchased for a strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin; now it sold for a strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Even so, these Storage Capsules were still in great demand within the family, and they would have been sold out long ago if not for Song Chi having stocked them for a year or two in advance. This was also the result of timely purchase restrictions imposed by his elder uncle and aunt. After pondering for a moment, Song Chi then proposed: What about twenty of each model of Storage Capsules? Hearing his offer, the projection in front of him shook his head. After a lengthy bargaining session, they finally agreed on thirty-five of each model. After the trade was completed, the Fourth Direct Lineage uncle controlled his warship and shot into the sky, while Song Chi made no move. He checked the resources in his hand. After a few days of trades, he had gathered 1800g of Sand of Time, which was enough to perform a minor enhancement on the Purusa Zen Seal. Forget it, the clan members who have resources like Sand of Time are pretty much these. Theres no point in dawdling at home, its time to return to the Ancient Star Domain battlefield... With his mind made up, Song Chi promptly began the enhancement. After twelve consecutive enhancements and the consumption of 1710g of Sand of Time, the Purusa Zen Seal component was successfully enhanced to lv30. Purusa Zen Seal lv30 ` Chapter 514 - 274: Acquisition of Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal_2 Chapter 514: Chapter 274: Acquisition of Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal_2 Quality: Gold ... Feature 4: Time Resistance +4200 Effect: When the equipped warship is affected by external time laws during an attack, it autonomously weakens 45% of its might. ... {Zen Seal: External Time Stop: Consumes 90,000 Spectral Energy Points to cast on a targeted unit within a 1,000 km radius, pausing the time around it for 4 seconds, with a cooldown time of 480 hours.} ... {Pusuo Time Realm: Slow: Consumes 200,000 Spectral Energy Points to concentrate a time barrier with a 300,000 meter diameter around the equipped warship as the center, within which time is slowed down by 7 times, including biological movements, reactions, thoughts, energy transfer, etc. (Note: The warship that released the barrier is not affected), lasting for 10 minutes, with a cooldown time of 7 years.} Beyond the Third Rank, the attributes of this gold component became even more astonishing. It was believed that its future assistance to the Cang Qiong would reach an unimaginable level. However, unfortunately, with the component enhanced to the Third Rank, Song Chis remaining Sand of Time was only 100 grams, which was insufficient to continue its enhancement. Moreover, as almost all the Sand of Time in the tribe had been exchanged away by him, for a long time in the future, it was unlikely that the component would be enhanced further. Thinking of this, Song Chis eyes twinkled. Only option is to visit other Star Domains in the Confederation later on and see if I can trade for some more Sand of Time... With that thought, Song Chi glanced at the other resources on the warship. After enhancing [Purusa Zen Seal], about 700 Titanium Crystals remained, with other components like Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and Law Stones untouched, allowing for further enhancement of a few other components. With this in mind, his gaze instinctively fell on the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] and [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] components, both currently at enhancement level 49. With just one more level of enhancement, their attributes would see a significant increase. In the end, he used more than two hundred Titanium Crystals, two strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin, dozens of strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, and several Law Stones to successfully enhance both a red and an orange component to the Fifth Rank. In addition, Song Chi used hundreds of Titanium Crystals and several hundreds of strands of Second and Third Rank Floating Land Origin to enhance the [Holy Cross Beacon] and [Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon] components from level 20 to level 40. Thus, the attributes of the four components underwent significant enhancements, but after that, his various resources were almost depleted, and he could not think about further enhancements of other components in the short term. After finishing these tasks, Song Chi had no other concerns and controlled the Cang Qiong to shoot up into the sky until he reached the depths of the Vault of Heaven, where he immediately activated Cang Qiongs deployment to the Alien Star Domain. Asteroid Belt, Humanoid Alien Race habitat. After giving some simple instructions to the Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien Race, the Cang Qiong entered the spatial wormhole ahead. Time was running out for Song Chi to explore; only three years remained, so he had to make the most of every moment. Exiting the spatial wormhole at the other end was an ancient shattered Star Domain. As the 1,300-meter long Cang Qiong burst out of the wormhole, Song Chis gaze instinctively swept over the outer areas of this Star Domain. His brow was furrowed, for it was clear to see that compared to more than two years ago, the size of this Star Domain had significantly diminished, and even the periphery had two ordinary battlecruiser wrecks of the Tri-Eye Race being devoured by the void. Thankfully, these two battlecruiser wrecks had already been thoroughly explored, so there was no loss. The only outcome was that Song Chis sense of urgency further increased. There was no time to waste; he had to hasten his explorations. The only good news was that with the current installation of the [Winged Launch Platform] component, coupled with the [Brainwave Remote Control System] providing up to three Brainwave Imprints, Song Chi could conduct explorations on three fronts simultaneously, significantly increasing the efficiency of his explorations. One team will continue to secure the surrounding area of the remaining dozen or so ancient corpses, trying to get them all into our possession as soon as possible, said Song Chi. Another team will go directly to the rare mineral storage room and slowly deplete the energy of the advanced alloy mech guardian there, seeking to obtain that micro-quality spiritual activated metal. A third team will continue to explore the other fissures in the hull of this super-giant flagship, striving to open a new entry route into the ship as soon as possible. In a short period of time, Song Chi had made plans for the considerable future. At the same time, with a thought, he summoned forty Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines. After marking them with brainwave beacons, the first batch of twelve Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines were scattered and deployed. However, the results were not ideal, perhaps because they hadnt visited this star domain for over half a year. The location of the hidden traces of law had slightly changed. Not long after being deployed, all twelve Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines were successively annihilated by the energy eruptions of the traces of law. There was no choice, Song Chi could only wait patiently for the two launch platforms and the Brainwave Remote Control System components to recharge. Several hours later, once all three components were fully recharged, the second round of Void Assassin Clan soldier figurines was also deployed. Time passed day by day in this continuous routine. On the fifteenth day, the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurine assigned to secure the area around an ancient corpse achieved success first, successfully creating a safe zone with a diameter of one kilometer. Subsequently, the Cang Qiong transferred directly there using the Void Escape Orb, and then, with the Proportional Scaling Instrument component, successfully retrieved the ancient corpse to the warship. On the thirty-eighth day, the Void Assassin Clan soldier figurine responsible for continuously depleting the energy of the advanced alloy mech guardian in the rare mineral storage room also brought good news. It had succeeded in depleting all the energy of the mecha with fifth-rank combat power. After that, all the resources in the rare mineral storage room were brought back to the Ruins Market by the soldier figurines using storage capsules. Besides, the fourth-rank Void Demon that died in this mineral roomits Void Crystal was retrieved by Song Chi. The body itself, however, had no other value. As this Void Demon had died from exhausting all of its vitality, not leaving even the slightest trace behind, it was no longer possible to refine fourth-rank biological origin blood from its body. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi looked at the piles of resources in front of him, his eyes revealing an undisguised surprise. Micro-quality spiritual activated metal 3.2 kg, titanium crystals 3,500 pieces, law stones 400 pieces. These were the resources procured from the rare mineral storage room. Aside from the micro-quality spiritual activated metal, the titanium crystals and law stones were additional pleasant surprises. But for now, he was short on fourth-rank Floating Land Origin. Even with enough titanium crystals and law stones, it was difficult to continue enhancing the high-rank components on the warship. He could only wait until he acquired enough high-level Floating Land Origin to try further enhancements. As for the 3.2 kg of micro-quality spiritual activated metal, do not consider it too little. In fact, just 1 kg of this metal is enough to give a cruiser sufficient activity to have the ability to transform into a mecha form. This 3.2 kg of micro-quality spiritual activated metal is enough to further enhance the activity of the warship itself, allowing the ships hull to have a certain self-healing ability, while also greatly increasing the duration the warship can maintain the Mythical Mecha Form. Thinking of this, Song Chi did not hesitate to integrate all 3.2 kg of the micro-quality spiritual activated metal into the body of the Cang Qiong. This integration involved the ships hull itself, not the warship armor. Once merged, it would bring lifelong benefits to the warship. Even if the warship armor was replaced or the quality of his own Seed of Torch improved, there would be no impact on it. As the micro-quality spiritual activated metal fused with the hull, Song Chi could clearly feel a mystical sensation coming from the Cang Qiong, indescribable in words. It was as if the warship itself had gained the ability to breathe, developing its own activeness. If the ships hull were damaged in the future, it could slowly self-repair by absorbing the energy of the Starry Sea or relying on the energy provided by the ships engine. With this thought, Song Chi felt tempted to try the so-called Mythical Mecha Form, but his spiritual force had not yet met the requirement, leaving him full of helplessness. Chapter 517 - 276: Gold, The Golden Oddity Appears Again Chapter 517: Chapter 276: Gold, The Golden Oddity Appears Again Even knowing there was a special isolation energy screen in place, as long as the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines didnt actively probe their puppet bodies into the screen, no matter how much noise they made in the corridor, the Void Demons in Weapon Vault 2 would not detect even the slightest disturbance. Song Chi maintained sufficient vigilance, the instructions from the brainwave imprint were very clear, all twelve Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines moved with extreme delicacy, daring not to cause too much commotion. After all, there was only a single layer of energy screen for isolation, and right next to them were several Fifth Rank Level Void Demons, plus one Sixth Rank horror, it was always wise to be cautious. While holding his breath and focusing, Song Chi also looked tensely toward the other side at Weapon Vault 1, whether he would be able to open the vault door hinged solely on the power of the Guardian Commanders Rank in his hand. When he shifted his gaze, Song Chi did consider the possibility of snatching treasures from the clutches of those Void Demons, a Silver Miraculous Item, and multiple Red Curios, their value was immense, indeed worth taking a risk. ... However, after carefully considering the effects of the various components on the Cang Qiong, he decisively abandoned this unrealistic notion. To snatch treasures from the jaws of death, it was necessary to have control over that Sixth Rank Void Demon and several Fifth Rank ones, and currently, on the Cang Qiong, only the Purusa Zen Seal has the power to do so. The problem, however, was that the Purusa Zen Meditation Seal had just been enhanced to lv30, and it was uncertain whether it could affect the Void Demons inside a Seventh Rank Warship hull, not to mention, even if it could ignore the Seventh Rank Level hull, Song Chi could not guarantee that this component would definitely work on Fifth and Sixth Rank Level Void Demons. Golden Sanctuary Components were certainly powerful, but as the enhancement level was only lv30, could he really be sure it would work on beings of the Sixth Rank Level? Song Chi dared not make such a guarantee. Shaking his head, no longer contemplating, he refocused his attention back on Weapon Vault 1 in front of him. With a silent prayer, one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines approached the door of Weapon Vault 1. Beep beep beep! With the Guardian Commanders Rank swept over the vaults specific authentication area in hand, Song Chis heart leaped with joy as the door in front of him actually began to respond. Hiss Following the familiar sound, the air-tight door slowly opened, but when Song Chi eagerly cast his view through the perspective of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, he himself aboard the Cang Qiong was suddenly taken aback. The interior of Weapon Vault 1 was nearly identical to what he had seen in Weapon Vault 2, if not even more chaotic. Inside the vault, not to mention the clutter, all the neatly arranged miraculous weapons had lost any hint of energy fluctuations and had been devoured by the group of Void Demons, reduced to a heap of scrap metal. As for how those Void Demons had bypassed the door to enter the vault, it was simple, the door may have been tightly closed, but there were several fissures in the hull of the weapon vault, and it was through these gaps that the Void Demons had entered the vault. Seeing this outcome, Song Chi found it hard to accept. He did not know the quality of the ship cannons once placed in this weapon vault, but at least the Red Epic Level ship cannons would not have been few, yet at some point, these invaluable weapons had all been nibbled away and destroyed by those Void Demons. He viewed this as a terrible waste. Suppressing the rising anger in his heart, Song Chi again controlled the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, turning them toward the door of Weapon Vault 3. As for Weapon Vault 4, being on the same side as Weapon Vault 2 and adjacent to it, rashly opening the vault door could mean that if there were other Void Demons inside, none of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines would likely escape. Beep beep beep! Hiss Following the familiar sound, the door opened accordingly, resulting in no different outcome, all the ship cannon weapons inside Weapon Vault 3 had long since turned into piles of scrap metal as well. In the Cang Qiong, Song Chis hopes had sunk to the lowest, but he still forcibly gathered his spirits, continuing to control the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines towards the main weapon vault. All along, his greatest expectation had been for this main weapon vault, which should have been the central repository of weapons for this ancient flagship beneath his feet, its contents did not need to be stated. Moreover, as the main weapon vault of a Seventh Rank flagship of an Overlord-Level Civilization, its defenses were bound to be the strongest area in the entire Warship, the hulls of the other weapon sub-vaults could be torn apart, but this was not necessarily the case for the main weapon vault. With this thought, Song Chi directed a group of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines straight to the main weapon vault. Once again sweeping the Guardian Commanders Rank lightly over the door, this time was slightly different, as the door of the main weapon vault did not open immediately, it took a full dozen seconds before it apparently passed the verification, and the massive door slowly began to open. In the Cang Qiong, Song Chis heartbeat quickened, if the main weapon vault also lacked anything of value, then the months of route development would have been for nothing. With his prayers, his vision followed the perspective of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines looking past the door, and with this glance, he was transfixed. Gold light, a dazzling gold light entirely enveloped the weapon vault, and it was precisely this gold light that captivated Song Chis gaze. If he wasnt mistaken, the golden light emanating from the main weapon vault at that moment was almost identical to the radiance previously emitted by the Zen Seal, meaning there was a high probability that among the items inside the vault lay a Golden Sanctuary Level Miraculous Item. Chapter 518 - 276: Gold, The Golden Oddity Appears Again_2 Chapter 518: Chapter 276: Gold, The Golden Oddity Appears Again_2 Thinking of this, Song Chis spirit suddenly became as unpredictable as a stormy weather, one second it was overcast with dense clouds, and the next the sun was shining brightly. Amidst the surprise, he didnt lose his sense of proportion; while suppressing the excitement in his heart, he controlled the four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to enter the weapons vault one after the other. His worries this time were somewhat unnecessary. Unlike the previous mineral storage rooms, there were no special alloy mechs guarding these weapon vaults. Additionally, since the weapons vault had been extremely well-preserved for a hundred thousand years, aside from a few Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, there was no danger present. Seeing the figurines effortlessly retrieve that large ship cannon radiating thick golden light, Song Chi began to wonder if he was dreaming. A Golden Sanctuary level marvel, and he got it so easily? ... However, he couldnt be bothered with these thoughts; since the item was in his possession, it was naturally safest to send the cannon-shaped marvel back to the Ruins Market as quickly as possible. Only once it was back in the market could this weapon truly be considered his own. The four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines carefully carried the marvel towards the end of the corridor. Outside the crack, a Second-Rank Level enslaved creature had already been dispatched. As it passed through the doors of Weapon Vault 2, Song Chi held his breath once more, praying in his heart that no accidents would occur at this critical juncture. Perhaps his prayers had an effect, or maybe it was the result of the separation barrier itself; either way, no accidents happened along the way. The marvel radiating golden light was successfully delivered to the hands of the Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race outside the crack and then brought into the Ruins Market through a Ruins Market Walking Rank. As the Golden Sanctuary marvel was sent back to the Ruins Market, the eight remaining Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines in the weapons vault managed to get hold of two Orange Quality marvel weapons and subsequently sent them back to the market. While Song Chi was satisfied with this, not getting any Red or Silver Quality marvels still left him feeling slightly disappointed. After all three marvels were sent back to the Ruins Market, he instinctively turned his gaze to the unexplored Weapon Vault 4. With the mindset that the most valuable item had already been obtained, and it wouldnt matter much if he was discovered, he controlled one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to approach Weapon Vault 4 and gently brushed the Guardian Commanders Rank over the vault door. Beep, beep, beep! Hearing the beeping sound and to be safe, Song Chi immediately let another figurine imprinted with a brainwave imprint take over the Guardian Commanders Rank and head towards the crack at the end of the corridor. The Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines could revive indefinitely, but this Tri-Eye Divine Guard C Guardian Commanders Rank was the only one. If it were to be lost accidentally, regret would be too late. Just as the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine reached the edge of the crack, a violent crashing sound suddenly came from behind. Seeing this, Song Chi hastily controlled the figurine to throw the Guardian Commanders Rank to the Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race not far outside the ship. ... Outside the exit of the spatial wormhole, within the silently suspended Cang Qiong, Song Chis expression was somewhat unpleasant. Just as he had anticipated, the Weapon Vault 4, adjacent to Weapon Vault 2, indeed housed a considerable number of Void Demons. As soon as the Soldier Figurine opened the vault door, it immediately alarmed the creatures. Several Fifth Rank Level Void Demons took quick action. Under the terrifying space law, they quickly dealt with all the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, including the one at the edge of the crack. It was a good thing he was cautious enough to send the Tri-Eye Divine Guard C Guardian Commanders Rank back to the Ruins Market. Otherwise, trying to retrieve it a second time from the Void Demons would be as difficult as ascending to heaven. The several Fifth Rank Level Void Demons reached the edge of the crack and scanned the area outside the warship body. Seeing no other figurines, they then returned to Weapon Vault 4 and continued to gnaw on several Red Level marvel weapons. Tens of thousands of kilometers away, inside Cang Qiong, Song Chi calmed his spirit then suddenly disappeared, entering the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the designated walking room on the third floor of the inn, Song Chi successfully received the three marvels that had been brought back. The Tri-Eye Divine Guard C Guardian Commanders Rank was also collected by him. After leaving the inn and returning to Cang Qiong, he began to carefully examine the specific attributes of the three marvels. The first marvel he inspected was naturally the ship cannon marvel emitting dense golden light. For this marvel, Song Chis only hope was that it could be converted into a ship-mounted component. Only in this way would the value of the Golden Sanctuary marvel reach its peak. [Marvel: Tri-Eye Divine Light Cannon] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Tri-Eye Blasphemy Cannon}] [Note: The super battleship cannon was forged by the Tri-Eyed Royal Family around a Source Orb left behind by the death of a grand Eighth-Rank being from their clan, which has evolved over a long period of time and has been nurtured by a large amount of Tri-Eye Divine Power, ultimately turning it into a Golden Sanctuary-quality oddity.] Song Chi didnt linger on the attributes of the oddity for too long. Seeing that the item itself could be converted into a warship-mounted component, he desperately held back the excitement in his heart and continued to look at the attributes of the ship-mounted component. Tri-Eye Blasphemy Cannon lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: BlasphemyTri-Eye Super Basic Divine Light Feature 2: True Armor Piercing Feature 3: Main Cannon Might Increase 140% Feature 4: Each regular attack by the main cannon has a 10% chance to trigger a triple strike Feature 5: Charge time for regular main cannon attacks reduced by 20% Consumption: 4000/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 360 Charge: 4 minutes; Buffer: 10 minutes Upgrade Requirement: 40 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 4000 Spectral Energy Points, 1kg of Luminstone Limitation: Can only be loaded in Star-Annihilating Cannon Slots {BlasphemyTri-Eye Super Basic Divine Light: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, charges for 24 hours, and triggers a Super Basic Divine Light with the might of a Star-Annihilating Cannon at 1000%, obliterating everything in its path, with a buffer time of 720 hours.} {True Armor Piercing: Ignores regular defense attributes, can deal 100% damage to energy shields, warship armor, biological scale armor, etc.} After seeing this terrifyingly high-quality Golden Sanctuary warship cannon, Song Chi profoundly understood what it means to experience a great rise and fall. When he saw the astonishing attributes of this main cannon, his smile was radiant. But when he saw the final limitation, his heart immediately sank to rock bottom. The Star-Annihilating Cannonthis was indeed a Star-Annihilating Cannon, leaving Song Chi somewhat downhearted. It wasnt that the Star-Annihilating Cannon was bad; on the contrary, it was too good. So good, in fact, that an ordinary Torch Warship without a slot for a Star-Annihilating Cannon simply couldnt mount it. And what rank of warship could possess a Star-Annihilating Cannon Slot? As far as Song Chi knew, within Torch Human Civilization, only Torch Warships that reached the Seventh Rank could be called Star-Annihilating Warships, the kind used to suppress the fate of civilizations. The Cang Qiong had only just advanced to a Third Rank Cruiser, a far cry from a Star-Annihilating Warship. That is to say, he couldnt use this Golden Sanctuary-quality warship component at allnot now, and possibly not even in a hundred years or a thousand years. Thinking of this, Song Chi felt quite disheartened. How was this different from having billions of cash in front of him in his previous life, yet being told he had no rights to it? After a moment of helplessness, Song Chi could only comfort himself by thinking that having it was better than not, and in the future, he could use this Golden Star-Annihilating Cannon to show off in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. With a Golden Sanctuary oddity on hand, who would dare doubt his status as the Ruins Market Lord in the future? Finally adjusting his mindset, Song Chi stopped dwelling on it and quickly sent the Golden Sanctuary-quality warship cannon into the Ruins Market, placing it in the most prominent position of the Oddity Exchange Shop of the market. Then he returned to the Cang Qiong and began checking the remaining two Orange Oddities. PS: The protagonist has acquired quite a few good items recently; there shouldnt be any objections, right? Chapter 519 - 277: Return, Reporting the News Chapter 519: Chapter 277: Return, Reporting the News As the saying goes, A fortune never comes in pairs; a misfortune never comes alone. Following that was an inspection of another Orange Oddity, which dealt Song Chi a heavy blow. It turned out to be a Strange Object ship cannon that couldnt be transformed into a ship-mounted component. As a ship cannon of Orange Quality, in theory, no matter what warship it was mounted on, it would be an extremely powerful weapon. However, Torch Warships were different. Being unable to transform into a ship-mounted component meant that the Spectral Energy system of a Torch Warship could not achieve perfect synergy with this ship cannon. Having multiple disparate energy supply systems on one warship would inevitably lead to various conflicts during battle. Therefore, for a Torch Warship, this kind of ship cannon that couldnt be transformed into a ship-mounted component not only wouldnt enhance the warships Combat Power but might also impair its normal performance on the battlefield. However, the fact that Torch Warships couldnt mount it didnt mean that such Strange Object ship cannons could only be sold at half price like other untransformable Strange Objects. ... Although Torch Human Civilization followed the Torch Warship system, in large-scale interstellar wars, Torch Warships werent the only unit of force. Other elements, such as Mobile Warstars and standard fleets, were also vital parts of interstellar warfare. And these Strange Object ship cannons that couldnt be transformed into ship-mounted components could be mounted on Mobile Warstars or standard large warships, enhancing the firepower of these combat units. As Song Chi knew, the Song Family had been buying these untransformable Strange Object ship cannons for years. Although the purchase price was only eighty percent of an ordinary component of the same Quality, it was much better than half price. Besides, one shouldnt forget the Ruins Market. Without going into details, it was highly likely that both Goblin Luke and Elon of the Star Origin Empire would be quite interested in this Orange Quality Strange Object ship cannon. It wasnt impossible to sell it later at the price of a regular Orange Component. Having put away the Orange Oddity ship cannon, Song Chis gaze moved to the second Orange ship cannon. This time it was more normalthe ship cannon could be transformed into a Main Cannon component of Orange Quality. Annihilation Beam Cannon lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Particle Annihilation Wave Feature 2: Increases Main Cannon Might by 40% Consumption: 500/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 27 Charge: 10s; Buffer: 60s UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Energy Points {Particle Annihilation Wave: Consumes 2000 Spectral Energy Points, after charging for 5 minutes, fires an Annihilation Particle Wave in the designated direction with 200% of the Main Cannons Might, buffer time 72 hours.} Looking at this main cannon, Song Chi was tempted to mount it on the Cang Qiong. He was currently missing a main cannon, but after hesitating for a moment, he decided not to do so. As mentioned before, an Orange Glory Quality main cannon, for the current level of the Cang Qiong, was not enough to play a decisive role in a major battle, which was clearly not what Song Chi wanted. In his opinion, only a main cannon of Red Quality would suffice. Having made his decision, Song Chi naturally didnt hesitate any longer and directly absorbed the Orange Component into his Ancestral Aperture. In the following months, a group of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines continued to open up other entry routes into the ship, but the final results were frustratingly either dead ends or connected to sections of the ship that were of no value. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes followed the projected image in front of him and gazed out at the shattered Starry Sea filled with void rifts. Sigh, its time to leave. Compared to five years ago, the size of this starry space has shrunk by more than half. I must report this to the family... Today, it had been three years since he had arrived in this ancient Star Domain, and just the right amount of time he had set for his solo explorationfive years. After sighing, a heartfelt smile once again appeared on Song Chis face. In these five years, he had gained enough from this Star Domain. A Golden Oddity, two Silver Miraculous Items, a Red Quality mobile secret realm, a starry sky plant [Silver Apple Mother Tree], more than a dozen peak Fourth Rank ancient corpses, two Fourth Rank Level enslaved creatures... With so many gains, any single item, if placed in the hands of other Second and Third Rank Torch Captains, would be a fortune of a lifetime. With such bounty, what more could he want? Yes... in that distant flagship of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family, which was an ancient super-sized warship, there were undoubtedly many more treasures, but the time left was insufficient for further exploration, and the Fifth Rank Level Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were not capable of completely exploring the remnants of this Seventh Rank Level ancient flagship. Given that, rather than letting the Void Demons benefit, reporting to the family was indeed the best decision. With the Song Familys background, Song Chi believed that they could gain the most from the remnants of the ancient flagship, and he might even receive some rewards from the family later on. Of course, the primary reason for deciding to report to the family was not this, but the Song Familys values, which instilled confidence in Song Chi that he would not face unjust treatment later on. If the Song Family were the kind of family where internal strife was uncontrollable, whether Song Chi would report this starry space today would be another matter. Because in such a case, he couldnt be sure whether the old ancestors of the family would covet what he had, given that no one knew how long he had discovered this ancient Star Domain battlefield or how much he had benefited from it, and it wasnt impossible to attract the covetousness of a Fifth Rank Torch Captain. Chapter 520 - 277: Return, Reporting the News_2 Chapter 520: Chapter 277: Return, Reporting the News_2 Withdraw his gaze, Song Chi maneuvered the Cang Qiong, turning its hull before swiftly entering the spatial wormhole behind him. In the super-giant asteroid core space, Song Chi activated the already-cooled Holy Cross Beacon, re-establishing a space beacon mark in this space, then gave some simple instructions to the half-step Fourth Rank humanoid alien race. It wasnt long before dozens of Third Rank humanoid aliens were summoned and were subsequently drawn into the Cang Qiong. Since he had decided to report back to the family, it was foreseeable that the family would send a large number of clan members to come over. Thus, it was natural that this humanoid alien tribe no longer needed to exist. These Third Rank humanoid aliens would be sent to the vein where his second uncle, father, fourth uncle, and aunt all could now attempt to assault the Third Rank with their flagships. These Third Rank aliens could later increase their chances of success in advancement. One should not underestimate these short few years, for with the various trading channels he had provided, the vein was now earning Floating Land Origin at an astonishing rate. With sufficient Floating Land Origin to support them, the enhancement of each elders flagship combat power in the pulse was naturally swift. Coupled with the accumulation of past decades, many were confident in attempting to break through to the Third Rank. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Lake. Using the Ruins Market as a transit point, Song Chi easily returned to his family from the asteroid belt. Not long after stepping out of the courtyard, many greetings quickly came his way. It had been three whole years, and Song Chi had only shown himself once in the middle. If it werent for the enslaved creature still being there and the monthly resource purchases continuing, the elders in the pulse would have worried that something had happened to him long ago. Now seeing him emerge from seclusion, they naturally greeted him at the earliest opportunity. Song Chi responded with a smile to each of them, while continuing to walk toward his uncles courtyard. Inside the courtyard, the three-thousand-meter-long Furious Battle Mad Lion was quietly docked above the Origin Eruption Eye. Three years had passed, and what was once a Third Rank Origin Eruption Eye had already transformed into a Fourth Rank. Under the suppression of the Furious Battle Mad Lion, it had provided several hundred strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin to the pulse in these three years. Shortly after Song Chi entered the courtyard, sensing his arrival, Song Mingsong was the first to step out from the Furious Battle Mad Lion. Guidance Technique lv39, congratulations, and I wish Grandpa a speedy advancement to the Fourth Rank... Sensing the peak Third Rank life fluctuation on his grandfather, Song Chi was the first to offer his congratulations. However, Song Mingsongs mind was undisturbed. Guidance Technique lv39 might seem only one step away from the Fourth Rank, but in reality, breaking through this great rank bottleneck is by no means an easy task; it could take ten years, twenty years, or perhaps even longer. Grandpa, I... Just as Song Chi was about to speak out about the Ancient Star Domain battlefield and the super-giant flagship, Song Mingsong had already tossed two items his way. Song Chi took a closer look, then was overjoyed. Among the two items, one was a small amount of Floating Land Origin, only a hundred strands, but of a fine Rank it was Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. The second was a white jade porcelain bottle containing a drop of blood exuding a powerful force. Grandpa, is this the Primordial Blood of the peak Fourth Rank ancient corpse? Song Mingsong nodded lightly. This is just one droplet; the other is still being refined and will probably take about half a year more. Hearing this, Song Chi was quite pleased. Before heading to the Ancient Star Domain battlefield, he had entrusted the two ancient corpses in the Cangqiong to his grandfather. He wanted his grandfather to use the Furious Battle Mad Lion to refine their Primordial Blood during his training intervals. It was unexpected that it would be completed so soon. Thinking this, Song Chi summoned the Cangqiong, and upon seeing this, Song Mingsongs eyes twitched slightly. Looking at the ten ancient corpses of the same Rank that Song Chi took out one after another, Song Mingsong was at a loss for words for a moment. After some time, he finally asked about the origin of these ancient corpses. Song Chi naturally did not hide anything. This is related to the news I am about to share with you... Soon, Song Chi quickly relayed all the relevant matters of the Ancient Star Domain battlefield to his grandfather. When Captain Song Mingsong heard about the wreckage of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family warship tens of thousands of kilometers away, he subconsciously stood up, his eyes widening in shock. Little Chi, this matter is beyond imagination; are you really certain that what you have told me is true? Seeing Song Chi nod without hesitation, very clear about his grandsons character, Song Mingsong immediately fell into deep thought. His pacing back and forth in the courtyard was enough to reveal the restlessness within his heart. About five minutes later, Song Mingsong spoke with grave seriousness, No, this must be reported to the clan. The components of the Soldier Figurine Tree on my warship have only been enhanced to the Fourth Rank, still inferior to your Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. With just the power of our branch, we simply cannot thoroughly explore the wreckage of that Seventh Rank warship in a short period... As he muttered to himself, Song Mingsong suddenly looked up, fixing his gaze on his grandson, Little Chi, quick, contact the clan head directly with your quantum communication bracelet. Since that part of the Star Domain is on the brink of collapse, the clan must act with haste... ... At the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, within the Clan Ancestral Hall, Song Xuancangs ethereal projection sat high above the hall, his eyes tightly closed, his thoughts seemingly far from the Dragon Spine Continent. Just then, the communication bracelet placed quietly by his side began to emit a series of beeping alert tones. Struggling to open his eyes, he glanced at the message on the bracelet, and his brow furrowed slightly upon seeing the sender was Song Chi. Why would the Chi boy message me at this time? Could it be that he has broken through to the Divine Thought State Spirit? As he thought this, his gaze suddenly trembled, and then he closed his eyes again, as if something critical had occurred with his physical body elsewhere. Beep beep beep! At Green Moon Manor, hearing the reply on his quantum communication bracelet, Song Chi quickly turned his attention to it. Chi boy, have you reached the Divine Consciousness State Spirit? Dont rush, theres something here in the Alien Star Domain the clan has to deal with, which will take about half a year. Hearing this, Song Chi and Song Mingsong exchanged glances before Song Chi swiftly sent another message. Clan head, this has nothing to do with the Divine Thought State. I have a matter of utmost urgency to report to the clan... On the Evil Buddha Continent, above a battlefield in the Hundred Arms Domain, the [Cang Mang Wuji] and another Song familys Zhulu Warship hung high in the vault of heaven, their combined firepower suppressing a colossal, nearly ten-thousand-meter-tall spirit mushroom flesh mountain below. At that moment, Song Xuancang aboard the [Cang Mang Wuji] raised an eyebrow. From within the warship, a Clan Elder born of the Heavenly Vein asked in confusion, Xuancang, is there something amiss? Song Xuancang nodded. The Chi boy, the one who was recently selected for the Seventh Sequence, seems to have a very important matter to report. Hearing this, the Clan Elder from the Heavenly Vein frowned slightly, pausing for a moment before replying, You go and take care of it. That young fellow isnt one to fabricate stories; there must indeed be something serious! Saying this, his mind moved, and a considerable amount of solidified Spiritual Force burst forth from his mind. Then, his flagships form swiftly transformed, converting from a Zhulu Warship into a Mythical Mech. In the next second, the Mythical Mechs right arm pressed down, its palm aimed at the astonishingly tall spirit mushroom flesh mountain below. Accompanied by a shrill sound of metal scraping, countless alloy armor plates in the palm retracted and changed, eventually forming a massive black hole at the center of the palm, revealing it to be a fearsome cannon muzzle. A great abundance of light gathered in the palm, and once it reached a certain intensity, a light column over a kilometer in diameter burst forth from the palm, piercing straight through the spirit mushroom flesh mountain below. The cannon emerging from the palm of the Mech Giant was actually the transformation of a Super Main Cannon from a Fourth-Rank Zhulu Warship, now more formidable under the Clan Elders personally comprehended Power of Laws enhancement. After transforming into the Mythical Mecha Form, none of the warships components lose their functions; instead, they attach to the mech form in various ways and, with the addition of the Power of Laws, their capabilities are further enhanced. This is the reason for the even more formidable combat power after morphing into the Mythical Mecha Form. PS: Its almost the end of the month, and for the next few months, there will be no double Monthly Ticket events. For those with tickets, please cast them for this book, I love you all! Chapter 521 - 278: The Song Family’s Tremor - Spatial Wormholes Derived from Later Stages Chapter 521: Chapter 278: The Song Familys Tremor C Spatial Wormholes Derived from Later Stages Besides that, on the palm of the Mythical Mechs left arm and atop its shoulders, there were also numerous cannon ports, which were manifestations of the Battleship Main Cannon and Secondary Cannon in the form of a mech. Moreover, the surface of the Mech Giant was also covered with a Light Shield, a transformation of the Energy Shield Component, and the Warship Armor, Shipborne Engine, and others had also each undergone their own evolution. Without affecting the functionality of the components, they were perfectly integrated into a single Mythical Mech, further enhanced by the laws comprehended by the Torch Warship Captain, exhibiting even greater effects. This was why the combat power of the Torch Warship soared after transforming into the Mythical Mecha Form. Within the [Cang Mang Wuji], seeing that the Clan Elder didnt hesitate to activate the Mythical Mecha Form, Song Xuancang didnt dawdle either. While controlling the Warship to quickly ascend, breaking away from the combat area, he also tried his best to bring his attention back to the projected avatar. In the Mythical Mecha Form, the increase in combat power was tremendous. Believing the Clan Elder would be able to withstand for a short time, he dared to turn and retreat from the battlefield without hesitation. ... ... Alright, lets hear it, but... if the matter isnt as urgent as you said before, the family will definitely not easily change the action plan we have already set!!! In the Green Moon Manor, Song Chi and Song Mingsong stared at the projection of the family head on the communication screen before them. From beginning to end, their faces showed no hesitation, having absolute confidence in the news about the Ancient Star Domain battlefield. Song Xuancangs projected avatars expression grew stern, and through the change in his demeanor, he could see that Song Chi and the others were very serious at this moment. Seeing this, his expression gradually became solemn, waiting for their further explanation. One was the official Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain decades later, and one was the newly risen member of the family hierarchy. With both of their statuses laid out like this, even as the family head, he had to take it seriously. On this end, Song Chi and Song Mingsong exchanged a glance. Since they had made arrangements earlier, Song Chi took the initiative to speak: Family head, its like this. Not long ago, during an exploration of the Alien Star Domain, I discovered an ancient Stellar Battlefield. In that battlefield, there was a super warship over ten thousand kilometers long. After some time of exploration, Ive also found out some information. This super warship seems to originate from one of the top ten Overlord-Level Civilizations, the Tri-Eye Civilization, and it appears to be the Flagship of a Seventh Rank member of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family... As Song Chi relayed the information about the Ancient Star Domain battlefield one by one, the expression of Song Xuancangs projection on the communication screen gradually changed from solemn to shocked, and then to exhilarated. When Song Chi finished speaking, he fell silent for a while, his gaze shifting as if he had many questions he wanted to ask, but somehow, in the end, he only managed to say four words. Can you confirm this? It was only four words, yet Song Xuancang spoke them deliberately and slowly, with a voice that was extremely heavy, and like Song Mingsong before him, he was deeply unsettled after hearing all the information. Song Chi was well-prepared for this point. Family head, this [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] component is what I obtained from that Tri-Eye Races Seventh Rank Flagship, and furthermore... He paused in his speech and then took out the Tri-Eye Guardian Guardian Commanders Token from his body. This should be the identity token of the exclusive Guard Commander of the Tri-Eyed Royal before, also found within that Flagship! After he finished speaking, without waiting for Song Xuancang to speak further, Song Chi solemnly continued: Family head, that piece of the starry sky is on the verge of collapse, and there isnt much time left for the family... ... Evil Buddha Continent, Hundred Arms Domain. In the Zhulu Warship [Cang Mang Wuji] suspended high in the Vault of Heaven, Song Xuancangs eyes suddenly glinted with a sharp light, flickering with a sharp sparkle. Having communicated with Song Chis side through the projected avatar, he had come to know everything. As the current Guardian Leader and the sixth-generation family head presented by the Song Family, naturally, he was not a person without a strategic mind or decision-making abilities. In just a few minutes, he extracted a massive amount of critical information from the news provided by Song Chi and saw unimaginably immense value from this information. An unknown, terrifying Life Pressure, remains of a Seventh Rank Level Warship, Sixth Rank Void Demons, Silver Legendary Oddity, High-Level Floating Continent Origin, and more. All these, even for a Starry Sea family with a nearly three-thousand-year heritage like the Song family, were beyond imagination. Whats different from Song Chi is that, as the Song family head and a seasoned Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain, Song Xuancang had far more insight. What Song Chi saw as an unknown terror within that warships carcass, in his view, was at least a Seventh Rank Level Life Pressure. Only a Seventh Rank Lifeforms essence could make a Fifth Rank Level Puppet Soldier unable to move, and this undoubtedly was one of the greatest opportunities within that Tri-Eyed Royal Flagship. A Seventh Rank Life Entity is revered as a grand existence dominating the Starry Sea; their life essence has achieved heights unfathomable to ordinary beings. Also, because of this, the corpses, flesh, and True Spirits of a Seventh Rank Lifeform are unfathomable wealth. Just to use the enhancement of Torch Warship components as an example, to strengthen a component to Seventh Rank and above requires something like a Dominant True Spirit. Beep Beep Beep! After a brief consideration, Song Xuancang quickly activated a special communication component. It was an Orange Quality component that, even if separated by hundreds of light-years, could actively initiate temporary communication with the bound individual. As the communication connected, a puzzled voice soon came from the other side. Xuancang, why are you contacting me at this time? Has there been an incident in the Hundred Arms Domain? Chapter 522 - 278: The Song Family’s Tremor - Spatial Wormholes Derived from Later Stages_2 Chapter 522: Chapter 278: The Song Familys Tremor C Spatial Wormholes Derived from Later Stages_2 Song Xuancang was very aware of the duration of the component on his flagship and recounted everything Song Chi had said earlier in as concise a manner as possible. After listening, the womans voice on the other end of the communication fell silent for a good while. Finally, it was Song Xuancang who took the initiative: Ru Zu, what I mean is to temporarily cancel this operation. Although there are more than ten Dominators on the Evil Buddha Continent, none are ones my Song Family should provoke. In comparison, the Seventh Rank flagship of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family is something we can truly grasp in our hands! It wasnt long after Song Xuancang finished speaking that the womans voice on the other end of the communication spoke up again. Cancel the operation then. Have you notified Shi Yuan? If the starry sky collapses, it might be necessary to use the [Space Beacon] on his [Immovable Ming King]. Yes, Ive already informed the Prime Ancestor, and he also agrees to cancel this operation. ... ... The [Cang Mang Wuji] did not descend from the Vault of Heaven but sent a message to the mecha giant below that was fully suppressing the Lingzhi Meat Mountain. Shiqi Grandfather, you can stop now, theres been a change in plans, the operation is officially canceled! Upon receiving this sudden transmission, Song Shiqis face was one of surprise, filled with confusion. However, based on his trust in Song Xuancang, he quickly controlled the mecha giant to rise from below. By the time they ascended to the same height as the [Cang Mang Wuji], the mecha giant had already transformed back into a Zhulu Warship. Xuancang, is there really something big happening on that kid Chis side? Song Xuancang nodded. Its a major issue. Prime Ancestor and Ru Zu are going back to the Dragon Spine Continent. If we can grasp it, its not impossible for a few of the elders to make further progress! Upon hearing this, the Clan Elder, who hailed from the Heavenly Vein, was shocked. Song Xuancangs words were no exaggeration C he knew all too well what level the family elders were at. To suggest that they could take a step further, what exactly had Song Chi discovered? ... At Green Moon Manor, Song Chi and Song Mingsong naturally had no idea about the situation at the higher levels of the family, but they did have some speculations in their minds. Given that it concerned Seventh Rank Level warship wreckage, the family would not just deploy some Fourth Rank elders. After all, Song Chi had already made it clear that the Tri-Eye races flagship indeed harbored a Sixth Rank Void Demon, as well as several Fifth Rank Level Void Demons. Grandfather, do you think some of the familys elders will show up? Song Mingsong gave Song Chi a glance and said with certainty: Nine times out of ten. Otherwise, why do you think I insisted that you personally report this matter? Its to give you a chance to make impressions in front of the elders. This can not only further improve your status in the family but also benefits you in the long run. Time passed quickly, and before long, it was the next day. First thing in the morning, Song Chi and Song Mingsong were summoned to the Clan Ancestral Hall by the family. Entering the Ancestral Hall this time, Song Chi felt that the array was even grander than when he had been officially given the Seventh Sequence title by the family. This could be seen by the three silver seats high above, which were clearly more imposing than the surrounding bronze chairs. It was obvious that the three figures sitting on these silver seats were probably the three Fifth Rank Level elders of the family. Seeing this, Song Chi muttered to himself. As I thought, the Ancestral Vein, Heavenly Vein, and Earthly Vein all have one Fifth Rank elder each... Of course, this was just his personal speculation. No one was clear if there were other hidden elders in the family, but from the current view, there were at least three Fifth Rank Torch Ship Captains in the clan. Such strength, even when compared to the Eagle Family that had been passing down since the founding of their nation, was likely not to pale in comparison. Above the grand hall, Song Xuancang once again began to inquire, and Song Chi naturally repeated what he had already said many times before. Inside the Ancestral Hall, an unknown amount of mysterious energy had filled the air. These profound energies were a unique isolating method from the Song Familys Ancestral Hall. Under the cover of these mysterious energies, everything that happened inside the grand hall would not be intercepted by external methods. At that moment, the figure on the silver seat to the left softly spoke: Child, take out that piece of Tri-Eye Divine Guard Guardian Commanders Rank! Song Chi didnt hesitate in the slightest; he took out the Tri-Eye Divine GuardsGuardian Commanders Rank at the first opportunity. The next second, a strand of the Power of Laws descended from above, it wrapped around the Tri-Eye Divine GuardsGuardian Commanders Rank in his palm, and this strand of the Power of Laws then streaked back into the sky. It swiftly brought the Guardian Commanders Rank into the hands of that silhouette. In the great hall below, Song Chis eyebrows rose slightly, and a flash of surprise passed through his eyes. He could clearly feel that the strand of the Power of Laws that had just acted was a strand of Space Law, which among all Laws is renowned for its cutting force. In his memory, it has always been characterized by extreme destructive power. But just now, it made him experience a feeling as gentle as a breath of spring. He once thought this was an illusion, but when he considered that the actor was a Fifth Rank elder of his family, Song Chi quickly understood the reason. The various Fifth Rank elders of his family had each reached an extremely high level in their respective paths of understanding the Laws. Precisely because they far surpassed ordinary Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains, Fourth Rank lifeforms of the Starry Sea, in their comprehension of the Laws, it was well within reason that they should have such a degree of control over the Power of Laws. While he was contemplating this, a hoary voice echoed once more from above. Tri-Eye Divine Metal, the Guardian Commanders Rank is confirmed as genuine! Following the confirmation from the elder of the clan, all the elders in the Clan Ancestral Hall were beyond doubt. At the top of the Ancestral Hall, Song Xuancang also immediately ratified the decision. Since it has been confirmed by the elder, we should not delay... Above the Vault of Heaven of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Cang Qiong and several Zhulu Warships floated side by side. Then another Zhulu Warship flew up from below, which Song Chi was very familiar with; it was the Inheritance Warship equipped with the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring]. This warship was not going to accompany Song Chi to the asteroid belt. Under the direction of Song Xuancang, the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] component in the warship was activated, and then a Solidifying Spirit Beam penetrated into [Cang Mang Wuji]. After that, a component flickering with orange light burst out from [Cang Mang Wuji] and was quickly pulled into the Cang Qiongs hangar. Warship Integration Device lv40 Quality: Orange ... Thats right, Song Xuancang had lent his high-level integration device from his own flagship to Song Chi. Soon, five integration light bands surged out of the Cang Qiong, successively integrating with the three ten-thousand-meter class battleships around, Cang Mang Wuji, and a Third Rank cruiser acting as a follow-up transfer warship. Of course, inside the transfer cruiser, there were quite a few clan elders as well. As the Cang Qiong used the Space Beacon in the asteroid belt to activate the teleportation to the Alien Star Domain, after a certain period of charging, the six Torch Warships disappeared from the sky of Dragon Ridge Continent. Simultaneously, within the 21 light-year diameter asteroid belt, the Cang Qiong appeared out of thin air with five warships. Once all the warships entered the massive internal space of the super-sized asteroid, everyone had already discarded any doubts about what Song Chi had mentioned before. For they not only saw the wreckage of the ten-thousand-meter Tri-Eye Warship but also the ten-thousand-meter diameter entrance to the Spatial Wormhole. Within the three ten-thousand-meter class battleships, the hoary voice of the Prime Ancestor emerged from [Immovable Ming King]. Judging by the intensity of the space fluctuations, this doesnt seem like a natural wormhole... Suddenly hearing this, all the Song Family clan elders including Song Xuancang showed a hint of puzzlement in their eyes, not to mention Song Chi and Song Mingsong. An elder asked: Prime Ancestor, could it be that this Spatial Wormhole could be artificially derived later on? Of course, although such technology is extremely rare, among some High Rank civilizations, there indeed are those with special capabilities to artificially create Spatial Wormholes... As far as I know, the Tri-Eye Civilization is one of them. Hearing this explanation, the Song Family members pondered thoughtfully, their hearts hardly at ease. The artificial creation of Spatial Wormholes, compared to long-distance Space Teleportation Star Gates, this technology was obviously far more advanced. PS: How did you find this chapter? Chapter 523 - 279: 【Condensing Sky Tower】·50 Years·First Ancestor of the Song Family Chapter 523: Chapter 279: Condensing Sky Tower50 YearsFirst Ancestor of the Song Family In the Cang Qiong, Song Chi rubbed his brow, feeling an indescribable sensation in his heart. For over five years, he had never noticed anything unusual about this spatial wormhole, let alone the notion that it wasnt a natural wormhole but rather artificially created. At the end of the day, it was because his current perspective was too shallowand this was not something he could solve in a short time. He needed a long period to gradually enrich his own experiences. The group didnt stay long inside this giant asteroids core space; they continued along the wormhole. As all the warships emerged from the other end of the wormhole, the majority were stunned by the sight that greeted them. Although they had heard the phrase hundreds of thousands of kilometers from Song Chis mouth more than once, the shock was still profound when they witnessed it with their own eyes. ... Most of the people present were Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains who had lived for hundreds of years, but how could they have seen Overlord-Level Civilization battleships of the Seventh Rank Level before? Not to mention, the battleship before them was still waiting for them to explore. Even among the three ten-kilometer-long battleships, the eyes of the three Clan Elders from the Song Family sparkled with excitementthis was a great opportunity for them as well. At this moment, on the far right of the three battleships, the only female among the three Fifth Rank Elders of the Song Family spoke up: Shiyuan, activate that Condensed Space Tower component of yours. Considering the current situation, we wont need five years. This starry sky will soon be devoured by the void. For the family, this is far from enough... Inside the main control room of the Immovable Ming King, Song Shiyuan nodded slightly. As his thoughts shifted, in the next second, silver light twinkled within the battleship and the Silver Quality Condensed Space Tower component was activated. Behind the three battleships, Song Chi and the others only saw a magnificent flow of Space Law gushing forth from the Immovable Ming King, then spreading throughout the surrounding starry sky at an unimaginable speed. This anomaly was quickly noticed by everyone, as the surrounding starry space seemed to undergo inexplicable changes. In the battleship group chat, a Clan Elder of frightening seniority was the first to notice something odd. The space, its solidified! No sooner had they said this, everyone immediately turned their gaze to take a look around and then realized it seemed to be truethis extremely fragmented starry space had somehow come to a complete standstill. Not only had the spatial gales within the void cracks in space ceased to move even slightly, but the sprawling void at the edge of the space had also stopped expanding. While everyone was curious, the voice of the Prime Ancestor rang out again from within the Immovable Ming King. The surrounding starry sky has been bound by me. The binding will last fifty years. After fifty years, this starry sky will completely collapse. We dont have much time left. Those who have unique exploration methods, dont keep them hidden any longer. The family will not fall short of rewarding you... This statement completely ignited everyones passion, and various long-distance exploration techniques soon emerged in succession. Turning back to the three warships, the three Elders looked at each other and then nodded in unison. The next second, thirty Soldier Figurines were released, and the drop location was precisely the safe area outside the Armory Passage that Song Chi had explored not long ago. Song Chi caught this scene immediately and then his eyes twitched slightly. Among the thirty Soldier Figurines, twenty were of the Sixth Rank, and the remaining ten were at the peak of the Fifth Rank. At this moment, as they converged outside the armory passage, the pressure they exuded was no weaker than that of a regular Sixth Rank creature. Song Chi had, of course, informed his family early on about the Sixth Rank Void Demon gnawing on a Silver Legendary Oddity, so the aim of the three Elders at this moment was exactly those Sixth and Fifth Rank Level Void Demons. A Silver Legendary Oddity, along with several Red Epic Treasures, were highly coveted even by a Fifth Rank Battleship Captain. If it were feasible, they certainly wouldnt want to see those Strange Objects destroyed in the mouth of a Void Demon. The thirty Soldier Figurines poured into the fissure that Song Chi had previously informed them of, naturally alarming the Fourth Rank Void Demons guarding the passage. Conflict erupted immediately. For the Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines, though they were also Pseudo Sixth Rank, under the immense difference in Combat Power, a Fourth Rank life form was no match for them. Of course, it was not a one-sided slaughter. A Sixth Rank Soldier Figurine still needed a certain amount of time to kill a Fourth Rank organism in a head-to-head battle. However, this was under the premise of one-on-one. At this moment, with twenty Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines present, the battle became a rout. Be careful, both the Sixth Rank Void Demon and Fifth Rank Void Demons have been disturbed! No sooner had the voice faded, the Sixth Rank Void Demon burst out from the open doors of Weapon Storage 2, followed closely by several Fifth Rank Void Demons. The battle was imminent. A few minutes later, the expressions of the three people in the battleship darkened. It wont work; this Void Demon possesses the Combat Power of a seasoned Sixth Rank. The Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines alone cannot pose a great threat to it. Can we lure it out of the warship? As long as theres no obstruction from the warships hull, I can immobilize it from a distance! In the Immovable Ming King, Song Shiyuan shook his head. With a Sixth Rank Level Void Demon, its very difficulttheyve already become highly intelligent. After discussing for a while, the three came to the same decision. Let the First Ancestor exit his seclusion. Its not just about this Sixth Rank Void Demon; if my sensing is correct, the Life Pressure within that warship indicates a Seventh Rank Level existence. With our Soldier Figurines, even if we manage to kill this Sixth Rank Void Demon, it will be hard to retrieve that Seventh Rank Dominate Body! Chapter 524 - 279: [Ningkong Tower] · 50 Years · First Ancestor of the Song Family_2 Chapter 524: Chapter 279: [Ningkong Tower] 50 Years First Ancestor of the Song Family_2 Agreed! ... Within the main control room of the Cang Qiong, Song Chi answered the communication from the family head. Chi, do you want to continue staying here, or return to the Dragon Spine Continent? Song Chi was startled at first, but he soon understood what it meant and after some thought, he nodded and said, ... I cant participate in the follow-up here; I should go back to the Dragon Spine Continent! Clearly, Song Xuancang had seen that his Guidance Technique had broken through to the Third Rank, and yet despite the breakthrough, his Spiritual Force still remained in the Ordinary Thought State. There could only be one result: he had not yet absorbed the Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid, which was why Song Xuancang would proactively ask if he wanted to return to the Dragon Spine Continent. Having understood this, Song Chi made the choice that was most advantageous for himself. To continue staying here would only mean watching other clansmen explore the super-giant flagship. Rather than that, it would be better to return to the Dragon Spine Continent and absorb that Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid, transforming his spirit completely into the Divine Consciousness State. Patriarch, once I absorb the Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid and achieve the Divine Consciousness State Spirit, those subsequent Inherited Secret Techniques, Law Comprehension, and such... Previously, the Prime Ancestor had personally stated that the exploration of this expanse of the stars might continue for 50 years, but Song Chi naturally wouldnt need so long to breakthrough to the Divine Consciousness State Spirit. He had to think ahead about these matters. Song Xuancang replied with a smile, Dont worry about that. My projection avatar is still with the clan. Once you transform into the Divine Consciousness State Spirit, you can directly go to the Ancestral Hall, and at that time, my projection avatar will naturally take you to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. With that response, Song Chi had no further questions. He directly controlled the Cang Qiong to turn the ship around and returned to the inner core space of the giant asteroid. There, the Third Rank mid-transfer warship had long been waiting for him. Aside from two cruisers, there were also many Second and Third Rank clansmen within the mid-transfer warship; they were responsible for the inter-domain transfers between the two Star Domains in the future, and had earlier summoned their warships and laid down Space Beacons within this asteroid belt. Once again, a light band for integration shot out from the Cang Qiong, and after the integration was complete, both cruisers simultaneously activated the warships automatic return function. You heard that right, during the exploration of the Alien Star Domain, it wasnt just upon the approach of the 24-hour mark that one could passively return; one could also choose to return actively beforehand. However, Torch Warships usually wouldnt use this function, given that the exploration time of 24 hours was already quite briefwho would choose to return actively? As for those encountering danger, the Charge time required for active return was very long, making it unlikely they would survive long enough for the function to take effect before the Torch Warship had already sunk. A quarter of an hour later, intense spatial fluctuations spread out around the two Torch Warships, and then both of them vanished simultaneously from the inner core space of the asteroid. Above the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the two Torch Warships soon separated. The Cang Qiong darted towards Green Moon Manor for a warp jump, while the other cruiser hung silently in the air. Afterward, a Third Rank Torch Captain leaped out from the hatch of the warship and also summoned his own flagship. With the appearance of this cruiser, the previous cruiser then started descending towards the ground below with a dozen or so clansmen, leaving only the second cruiser to float in silence, as if anticipating something. The Song Family, Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Song Xuancangs projection avatar swept across the land, finally stopping beneath a vast mountain range. If Song Chi had been there, he would have recognized that this mountain range was the one he had seen previouslyit resembled an ancient mountain range shaped like a prone Dragon Whale. Upon reaching the ground, Song Xuancangs projection avatar strode toward the upper part of the mountain range. Yes, he chose not to fly but to climb step by step towards the top of the mountain range. It was hard to say how much time passed, but when there was still some distance left to the mountains peak, the projection avatar came to a halt. Not far in front of him on an elevated stone of blood, an unadorned figure was sitting cross-legged. This figure sat quietly, yet seemed as if integrated with the entire mountain beneath, with threads and streams of mysterious forces coursing over its body intermittently. The blend of ordinary and mystical auras was continuously intertwining over the body. Behind this figure, Song Xuancangs projection avatar was full of reverence. He didnt get a chance to speak, as a calm voice had already reached his ears first. Xuancang, is there something you need? Song Xuancang bowed. Prime Ancestor, its like this... Just as he respectfully finished describing the situation, the figure before him, known as the Prime Ancestor, had vanished silently at some point, and when the voice reached Song Xuancangs ears again, it was already by his side. A Seventh Rank warship from the Tri-Eyed Royal Family? Seventh Rank Life Pressure? After just a few hundred years of seclusion, has our family really found such a level of opportunity? Song Xuancangs heart grew cold as he silently said that the Prime Ancestors comprehension of the Space Law must have climbed another step. As someone who also followed the path of Space Law, he hadnt detected even the slightest hint in advance. Although at the moment he was just a projected incarnation, it was nonetheless terrifying. Without daring to think further, Song Xuancang continued: It was a junior from the newly opened Tenth Direct Vein of our family who discovered it, and not long ago, he also turned in an exceptionally remarkable silver component to the family! For you to use the term exceptionally remarkable, it must not be bad. What about the attribute screenshot? After viewing the attribute chart displayed by Song Xuancang, the voice by his side spoke up again. Not bad, not bad at all. If it can be enhanced to Sixth or even Seventh Rank, it might even be of some assistance to my flagship in the future. The contribution is significant, remember not to shortchange the young one below. Lets go, flagship of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family. If we can really obtain a good harvest, my Dinghai Song Family might one day have the chance to glimpse the threshold of those immortal clans! Of course, Song Chi was unaware of everything happening in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. After returning home, he first greeted his father and mother and then directly entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the free stall area of the Ruins Market, Song Chi sat quietly on the ground, holding a porcelain bottle containing Fourth Rank level Soul Cleansing Liquid. Looking at the drop of Soul Cleansing Liquid that he had exchanged for with fifteen Divine Tempering Fruits, a determined look flashed in Song Chis eyes. This time, he was determined to push through in one go and reach the state of Divine Thought Heart Power. However, before using the drop of Soul Cleansing Liquid, he turned and activated the Limit-breaking State. Currently, his Spiritual Force was at the level of managing nine thoughts with one mind. By activating the Limit-breaking State, he could just about step into the level of Tenfold Mind Utilization. His idea was simple; although the Divine Consciousness State transformed in this manner could not last long, it would allow him to experience the power of Divine Thought Heart Power in advance, increasing his success rate in later using that drop of Soul Cleansing Liquid to truly transform into the Divine Thought State. With the activation of the Limit-breaking State, Song Chi felt as if he had an additional thought, and under the guidance of these ten thoughts, his Spiritual Force suddenly seemed catalyzed by an unknown energy, wildly surging within his mind. Song Chi could feel that his Spiritual Force was undergoing a major transformation, from intangible to tangible; a massive amount of Spiritual Force continuously fused together and through this process, the originally intangible Spiritual Force rapidly solidified. It was during this ongoing fusion and solidification process that, once he broke through a certain limit, Song Chi discovered his Spiritual Force had startlingly begun to pour out of his mind. Countless fine threads formed by his Spiritual Force extended outward, and the Third Rank Soul Cores he had intentionally stacked by his side began to float in mid-air, a feat only achievable by the Divine Consciousness State Spirit through Mind-controlling Objects. Beyond that, Song Chi could now perceive those subtle and profound forces around him C the Laws inherent in the Ruins Market Secret Realm that he couldnt sense before were now apparent under the Divine Consciousness State Spirit. Song Chi even had an intuition that if he were to take out several Law Crystals now, he would be able to initially comprehend the Origin Laws within them. However, before he could do so, an intense wave of fatigue had already invaded his mind, a sign that the Limit-breaking State had reached its limit. Helplessly, he had to exit the state. And as he exited the Limit-breaking State, the Divine Consciousness State Spirit that had transformed previously receded like a tide. This feeling gave him a sense of inexplicable loss, but it was soon completely enveloped by intense fatigue. Song Chi didnt think too much about it and entered a deep sleep right there, knowing that only with sufficient rest could he later begin to absorb that drop of Fourth Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid. While he was in deep sleep, in the ancient stellar battlefield far away, as a Torch Warship measuring a hundred thousand meters long appeared, the clan elders of the Song Family said in unison: We welcome the Prime Ancestor! Chapter 525 - 280: Fearless-Class Torch Warship, Seventh Rank Soldier Figurine [Dragon Whale Guard] Chapter 525: Chapter 280: Fearless-Class Torch Warship, Seventh Rank Soldier Figurine [Dragon Whale Guard] In the safe zone near the spatial wormhole exit, the eyes of the Song familys clan elders were filled with fervor as they fixed their gaze on the one-hundred thousand-meter Torch warship before them. As clan elders, many had heard, to varying degrees, the news that the family possessed a true ancestral figure. However, this Great Ancestor had been in seclusion for hundreds of years, and those younger clan elders had never seen the founder of their family with their own eyes. The appearance of this one-hundred thousand-meter Torch warship was, for many of the elders, the first time they had seen their founding ancestor. Therefore, they could hardly contain the excitement in their hearts. As for the other clan elders, their surprise stemmed from seeing the potential to thoroughly conquer this section of the stellar battlefield. The First Ancestor of the Song Family, the foundational person and founder of Dinghai Song Family, was far more powerful than several Fifth-Rank ancestors, and was the biggest reliance for the Dinghai Song Family to become the leading noble house of the Chenxing Principality. ... Just the one-hundred thousand-meter Torch warship under his command alone was enough to suppress countless powers and noble families throughout the principality. It is a common understanding in Torch Human Civilization that a Fourth-Rank Zhulu warship has a captain whose length is generally around three to four thousand meters. A Fifth-Rank battleships captain would then be between ten thousand to fifteen thousand meters in length. And a one-hundred thousand-meter Torch warship has already left the category of a battleship, to be a Sixth-Rank Torch warship, known as a Fearless Ship. (PS: How does Fearless Ship sound? If you have any good suggestions, feel free to mention them; if appropriate, I can make changes.) The Sixth-Rank Fearless Ship, the First Ancestor of the Song Family had just completed his advancement four hundred years ago, and shortly after his breakthrough, he had chosen to enter seclusion. One reason was to push his Guidance Technique level to break through lv60 in one fell swoop, the other was to use this time to continue deepening his comprehension of his own laws. Fortunately, those four hundred years were not spent in vain; not only did his Guidance Technique break through lv60, but after undergoing his sixth Life Sublimation, he became a true Star Sea Sixth-Rank lifeform, a genuine Sixth-Rank Fearless Captain. From then on, he could oversee the changes in the Starry Sea for ten thousand years. In addition, there was great progress in the law of space, bolstered by the familys Primordial Secret Realm; in the field of Space Law, he could now compare with those veteran Sixth-Rank Torch ship captains. About these, although the clan elders did not have a clear understanding, just from the intense Sixth Rank Life Pressure emanating from the ancestor as he physically passed through the spatial wormhole, they knew their ancestor had become a true Sixth-Rank Torch ship captain. It was precisely this fact that bolstered everyones spirits on the spot, leaving them without any other concerns. You see, a Sixth-Rank Torch ship captain has a lifespan of up to ten thousand years, and as for the Great Ancestor, he is barely three thousand five hundred years old, not to mention the numerous life-extending spiritual objects he had consumed in the past, sufficient to protect the family for another seven or eight thousand years. Therefore, even if this trip yielded nothing, Dinghai Song Family would still be one of the brightest suns in the entire Chenxing Principality for the next seven thousand years, and the familys strength was bound to welcome unprecedented development. Under the piercing gaze of the many clan elders, a beam of light shot out from the Fearless Ship, and in the safety zone outside the weapons depot corridor, twenty figures emerged quietly. These twenty figures were all over five meters tall, with silver-white scale armor attached to their puppet bodies, transforming them into imposing silver-armored heavenly guards, with a terrifying aura spreading among them, adding a touch of dominance to the silver-armored guards. In the warships magnetic wave communication group chat, a seasoned clan elder over fifteen hundred years old immediately called out the name of these silver-armored guards. They are Dragon Whale Guards; the Great Ancestor has actually enhanced them to the Seventh Rank level! What are Dragon Whale Guards? A younger clan member, who had become a clan elder in the last few hundred years, asked. Dragon Whale Guards are soldier figurines summoned from the Dragon Whale Soldier Figurine Tree; it is said to be a silver-quality soldier figurine component obtained by the Great Ancestor in his early adventures! The crowd was astonished; silver-quality soldier figurines were something that most would not encounter in their lifetimes. Among the people present, only a small portion had purple-quality soldier figurine components installed on their flagships, most had orange-quality, and red-quality were extremely rare, not to mention the legendary silver-quality soldier figurines. While everyone was discussing, the twenty silver-armored Dragon Whale Guards were already surging into the breach in the ships hull in quick succession. The clan elders initially thought it would take some time, but within less than two minutes, the twenty Dragon Whale Guards had emerged from the breach, each holding one or more Void Demon corpses in their hands. This included the remains of a Sixth-Rank Void Demon and several Fifth-Rank Void Demons. Clearly, in front of these Dragon Whale Guards, the Sixth and Fifth-Rank Void Demons were unable to stir even a ripple. This outcome naturally caused astonishment among the newer generation of clan elders, but for those over seven hundred years of age, it was a matter of course, their eyes showing nothing but expectancy. Its a joke; these were Seventh-Rank soldier figurines, merging with the extremely rare resource of a Dominant True Spirit, possessing some of the Seventh Rank lifeform featuressoldier figurines that, especially when outnumbering their opponents, could easily subdue Sixth-Rank Stellar Sea lifeforms. Remember, the divide between Third Rank and Fourth Rank in the Starry Sea is a massive watershed, marking the boundary line between low-level and intermediate civilizations in the Shattered Starry Sea, and the same holds true for the Sixth and Seventh Ranks. Chapter 529 - 282: Cang Qiong in Mythical Mecha Form·Three Silver Apples Chapter 529: Chapter 282: Cang Qiong in Mythical Mecha FormThree Silver Apples Conscious of his own fault, Song Chi gave up on reasoning with the girl and humbly accepted her tearful accusations. After the girl rattled off a long list of grievances, he subtly steered the conversation away without making a sound. Not bad, your Guidance Technique is about to break through to level 5? Having recently experienced his third Life Sublimation, with his Guidance Technique reaching level 31, Song Chi easily perceived the fluctuations of level 4 peak Guidance Technique within Song Ting. Upon hearing this, Song Ting subconsciously lifted her fair neck and hummed: Of course, who do you think I am! ... Seeing her haughty demeanor, Song Chi inwardly sighed, thinking that although she had grown increasingly graceful in recent years, that impulsive nature of hers hadnt changed at all. Youll turn 28 in the second half of the year. Given that, you have nearly two and a half years until the Torch Awakening. Work harder and try to break through level 5 before your awakening, as it can increase the chances of a successful awakening! Hearing this, Song Ting finally got serious, lightly humming her acknowledgment. But soon, those clever eyes of hers started whirling with thoughts. Seeing her like this, Song Chi, who knew her better than anyone, instantly felt a headache coming on, knowing that she was up to some mischief again. Fortunately, in the end, after Song Tings roundabout talk revealed her true motive, it turned out she just wanted more pocket money, which actually relieved Song Chi a lot. Say it, how much do you want? Song Ting coyly fidgeted for a while before stretching out a finger. Song Chi was puzzled. A thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin? Song Ting shook her head and said with some embarrassment: First Rank! Upon hearing these two words, Song Chis eyes narrowed slightly, and his tone suddenly grew more severe. A thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin? What do you need so much Floating Land Origin for? Has something happened in the clan academy? Considering his own assets exceeding tens of millions of strands in both Zero Rank and First Rank, a thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin was actually not much. His seriousness came from the fear that the girl might have gotten herself into some trouble or been led astray by others. You should know, when he awakened, his father and mother had only given him a thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Although this was related to his family being expelled from the clan and his mothers flagship being at the threshold of advancing to Second Rank, a thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin were equivalent to twelve thousand strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin after all. Seeing his interrogative stance, Song Ting hastily said: Alright, theres really nothing wrong. Im just a bit strapped for cash. If you dont want to give it to me, forget about it... What Song Ting didnt mention was that ever since Song Chi became the Seventh Sequence of the family, she had become a hot commodity at the clan academy. The sister of a clan sequence, granddaughter of a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain; a bunch of sisters were surrounding her. As the boss, how could she not have enough pocket money on hand? Wouldnt that diminish the stature of the big sister? Song Chi stared into her eyes for a moment, seeing nothing unusual, he eventually handed over a thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. Awakening is imminent. Put aside your playful thoughts for these two years and strive to break through level 5 in Guidance Technique before awakening, got it! Aiya, I got it, thanks big brother, love you! Having received the thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Ting left cheerfully, having long forgotten her previous anger. Seeing this, Song Chi shook his head helplessly. Despite her Guidance Technique reaching the peak of level 4 now, this pace was considered quite slow. Song Chi could even imagine Song Tings pattern of practicing for three days and slacking off for two. Compared to their time in White Tower Floating Land, the educational environment and resources available to the family today had improved by leaps and bounds. According to the clan academys historical data In the previous cohorts of the clans awakening classes, the average level of Guidance Technique was level 5, with numerous top students reaching level 6 and even level 7. As for Song Ting, the resources provided to her from the Lu Benyuan in recent years have been plentiful. Not to mention the Intermediate Body Tempering Potions that were available as much as she needed, she had also frequently used the Body Tempering Liquid. Its said that Song Ming from the Fourth Uncles family, who was not even twenty-six and two years younger than Song Ting, has been very diligent in his training. He broke through level 5 in Guidance Technique last year, and theres hope that hell break through to level 6 or even level 7 before his awakening. Shaking his head, Song Chi didnt dwell on it. It shouldnt be hard for Song Ting to break through to level 5 in Guidance Technique in two years, and her subsequent Torch Awakening should still be very stable. And as long as she could awaken, with his current strength and status, ensuring her a safe and peaceful life was easy. ... At Zhu Tian Ruins Market, after Song Ting left, Song Chi suddenly remembered something else. Having transformed his Spiritual Force from the Ordinary Thought State to the Divine Thought State, he had been busy comprehending the Power of Laws and forgot another extremely important matter. Vroom vroom vroom! The engines roared as the cruiser, measuring thirteen hundred meters in length, suddenly burst through the Spectral Energy Formations light screen above the Ruins Market. As the Cang Qiong fully emerged into the Void Space, Song Chi didnt continue to navigate the warship away from the Ruins Market Secret Realm but directly halted it in midair. In the Battleship Main Control Room, taking a deep breath and with a seconds thought, a mass of Divine Thought Threads surged from his mind and rapidly integrated with the surrounding ships body. As time passed and the integration of the Divine Thought Threads with the ships body reached a certain thresholdadded to the fact that the ship had long been merged with Micro-Quality Spiritual Activated Metal, granting it some degree of vitalitysomething began to happen at a decisive moment. The streamlined body of the Cang Qiong started to transform. Chapter 530 - 282: Cang Qiong in Mythical Mecha Form·Three Silver Apples_2 Chapter 530: Chapter 282: Cang Qiong in Mythical Mecha FormThree Silver Apples_2 In less than ten seconds, a cruiser that was thirteen hundred meters long transformed into a mecha giant of the same height. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes shone with a bright light. As his Divine Thought Thread fully integrated with the body of the ship, the Cang Qiong also shifted into its mecha form. At this moment, he instinctively felt as if he had completely merged with the Cang Qiong. Every movement of his would be synchronously transmitted to the mecha giant, as natural as moving his own limbs, without the slightest obscurity or delay. At this moment, he had a strong sensation that he was the Cang Qiong, and the Cang Qiong was him. This feeling was indescribable, but it was certain that, compared to its previous warship form, its agility and real-time combat power had greatly surpassed it by far too much. Whoosh! ... A flash of light appeared, and a long sword bursting with stunning red light materialized in the hands of the mecha giant. With the endless infusion of Spectral Energy, the Divine-weaving Sword rapidly expanded until it became a sharp long sword seven hundred meters in length. Paired with the mecha giants Five Elements changing energy shield on its surface, anyone who saw this scene would be dazzled. Whooosh whooosh whooosh! Under Song Chis control, the mecha giant brandished the Divine-weaving Sword back and forth multiple times, drawing dazzling red sword lights in the silent void space. After a short ten minutes, Song Chi voluntarily deactivated the Mythical Mecha Form. Sweat droplets remained on his forehead. Clearly, maintaining this Mythical Mecha Form for even a short period placed a considerable strain on his spiritual force. After all, Ive only just begun to transform into the Divine Consciousness State Spirit; both the strength and control of my Spiritual Force are far from enough. Moreover, this first transformation into the Mythical Mecha Form was quite obscure. With more familiarity over time, the duration should significantly improve, he thought. Additionally, I have yet to comprehend the Power of Laws and havent mastered the familys Inherited Secret Techniques. Theres still a significant room for enhancement in my combat power in the future, he thought. With that, Song Chi controlled the Cang Qiong to return to the Ruins Market, not in a hurry to exit, but instead initiating a new trading session at the marketplace. Having absorbed Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid for more than a year, he had missed the monthly occasion of market trading for dozens of times. Now that he had some time, he had to resume the monthly Ruins Market trading, which was the foundation of his prosperity all along. Without any surprises, after more than a year since the last trading session, creatures like Zhou Ping, Goblin Luke, the Centaurs, and the Treant Race almost immediately entered the market through either a Ruins Market Guest Token or a Ruins Market Walking Rank. Song Chi, fully aware of their silent grievances and surprises, could say nothing, simply chatting with the multitude of creatures whilst posing as a blue-blooded human. If you ask me, regardless of the Ruins Market or what happened to the great entity behind it, the restart of trading is good for us. After all, the time and number of usages on our tokens havent changed during this year and more, have they! Thats correct. The Ruins Market had not been opened for a long time, which had a significant impact on the elixir business of the sect behind me. Now, at last, we can rest easy! ... This session of the Ruins Market trading was uneventful and unsurprising, just like the previous ones. After the trading ended, Song Chi opened the market panel to take a look and finally set his gaze on the UpRank Requirement row. [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market trading volume met 300,000 (358,000/300,000), Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, one Ether Crystal.] Seeing this attribute, Song Chi sighed. For the past three years exploring the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, he had never once missed dozens of Ruins Market trading sessions, which had long fulfilled the conditions for promotion to Third Rank. The reason for not advancing was the Ether Crystal. The Ether Crystal is also a type of spatial mineral resource, much more precious than ordinary spatial minerals, being the essence of the common spatial mineral Ether Stone. Even the Ether Stone is already rare, and to condense an Ether Crystal from an Ether Stone vein requires a large vein, and even then, its not certain to produce one. Even though Song Chi had posted a purchase request for the item early on both his family forum and with resource acquisition shops, he still hadnt managed to secure his target, which was a persistent source of frustration for him. As for using Mixed Elemental Copper as a substitute, to be honest, Song Chi was somewhat reluctant. Although Ether Crystals were rare, they were not once-in-a-millennium rare; with some extra effort, he could still obtain them. After closing the Ruins Market attributes panel, he returned to the Cang Qiong. In front of the Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm component, Song Chis gaze fixated on the red component. After exploring the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield for three years and then refining that Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid for another year and a half, the onboard secret realm had already completed its second round of Secret Realm Acceleration and even the one-year cooldown period had passed, ready to initiate the third round of acceleration. However, before starting, Song Chi had to enter the secret realm first. Within the secret realm, the fourth batch of fifty top-rank millennium Dragon Blood Fruits on the ten Dragon Blood Fruit trees were not yet fully matured. Although Song Chi had meditated on the spot for over a year, absorbing the Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid, he had previously arranged for an enslaved creature under his command to handle the interim harvesting, so no time was wasted. Speaking of the millennium Dragon Blood Fruits, Song Chi had amassed a total of 150 in the first three batches, using two for exchanging Sand of Time while the remaining 148 were divided, with half going to his sect; he still had 74 on hand. Beyond the Dragon Blood Fruits, Song Chis attention turned to the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree, which had borne fruits for six cycles, with the seventh batch not yet ripe. Out of the six cycles, he had gathered a total of 120 Divine Tempering Fruits. After deducting the 15 used for exchanging Fourth-Rank Soul Cleansing Liquid and giving another 55 to his sect, he was left with 50 in his possession. Finally, there was the Silver Apple Mother Tree. After two cycles of acceleration spanning nearly forty thousand years, not only had three Silver Apples reappeared on the tree, but they were also ripe for harvesting. Of course, those three Silver Apples were all the lowest Fourth-Rank which could only advance blue components to purple. Spectral Energy surged around him, and without activating the Power of Laws of the breeding secret realm, Song Chi soared up and plucked the three Silver Apples from the mother tree. He already had plans for the use of the three Silver Apples. Alas, Fourth-Rank Silver Apples are still a bit low. I need to enhance the secret realm components to Fifth Rank as soon as possible. That way, the Silver Apple Mother Tree shouldnt take long to rise to Fifth Rank as well. After all, it was originally a Sixth-Rank stellar plant. Once that happens, it will be able to consistently produce Fifth-Rank Silver Apples! With a quiet sigh, Song Chis thoughts shifted, and his figure vanished from the breeding secret realm. In the outside world, back on the Cang Qiong, Song Chi immediately activated the third Secret Realm Accelerator feature. While doing so, he threw the Fourth-Rank Void Crystal he had retrieved from the rare mineral storage room into the breeding secret realm, which would further enhance the time leap of the realms acceleration. After finishing that, his gaze shifted once more, falling on the warships various blue components. There were ten blue components on the Cang Qiong, but only three Silver Apples. [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon][Abnormal Status Purifier][Purple River Translocation Device][Fixed-Point Launch Pad][Blood Soul Stigma][Space Beacon Emitter][Void Membrane][Sonic Silence Field][Torch Warship Boarding Certificate][Winged Launch Platform] However, since he had made arrangements well in advance, he was not hesitant this time; his gaze fell on three components. [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon][Void Membrane][Abnormal Status Purifier] The [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon] and [Void Membrane] need no further mention, as both were top-notch blue components already with their Features. After using Silver Apples to upgrade to purple components, although they could not gain an additional Feature, their existing Feature would be greatly enhanced, much stronger than those of typical purple components. PS: This chapter isnt filler, right? After all, nearly five years have passed, and the basic situation still needs to be explained. Chapter 531 - 283: Dragon Whale Mountain·Secret Technique Inheritance Stele Chapter 531: Chapter 283: Dragon Whale MountainSecret Technique Inheritance Stele As for the [Abnormal Status Purifier], this component can autonomously purify the various abnormal statuses that Cang Qiong suffers from, and its function is certainly significant. Even though Cang Qiong currently possesses the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele], the Orange Component specifically targets the spiritual mind and is far from as comprehensive as the [Abnormal Status Purifier]. Just like the swapping component that Song Gang previously employed; the swapping mark that landed on Cang Qiong could not trigger the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele]. If it werent for the [Abnormal Status Purifier], that time Song Chi would have fallen into considerable danger. Therefore, theres definitely a necessity to upgrade the quality of the [Abnormal Status Purifier] component. As for the specific features, hed already prepared them. Tracking Mark Purifier lv0 ... Quality: Blue Feature: Purification effect doubled ... Despite this component belonging to the class of [Abnormal Status Purifiers], its function is not as comprehensive as the [Abnormal Status Purifier], capable only of purifying tracking marks, which is why Song Chi had chosen it. The three components were quickly upgraded, and their attributes naturally saw a significant enhancement. Regarding the rank of the three, both the [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon] and the [Abnormal Status Purifier] were at lv39, only requiring one more enhancement to significantly boost their attributes, yet Song Chi did not enhance either of them. The reason for this was that he didnt have many Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origins on hand, only the 100 strands given by his grandfather earlier, and he was saving these for enhancing several high-rank components. As for whether to use them for enhancing the [Neutron Star Core Armor], [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield], or [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] later on, he still needed to carefully consider. Having obtained several thousand Titanium Crystals inside the Tri-Eye Race flagship, adding to the accumulation from Zhou Pings past dozens of instances, he now had over 4000 Titanium Crystals. However, Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origins were still in extremely short supply. ... At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Family Merit Hall. As soon as Song Chi took out the five ancient corpses, without the slightest hesitation, the Merit Hall directly purchased them at the price of 110 Golden Merit Points each. As for why there was such a change? Previously, the familys purchasing price was only 80 Golden Merit Points. This was actually related to Song Chis Seventh Sequence status. Becoming part of the family sequence wasnt just about support in terms of resources for a hundred years; there were also noticeable hidden benefits in other aspects, including merit exchanges. With these 550 Golden Merit Points added to his account, Song Chi now had a total of 680 Golden Merit Points, but this still wasnt enough. He then took out 5 millennium Dragon Blood Fruits and 10 Divine Tempering Fruits. After certification by the Merit Hall, these 15 special fruits exchanged for another 450 Golden Merit Points for Song Chi. When he first learned that each millennium Dragon Blood Fruit could be equivalent to half an Orange Glory Component, he was somewhat surprised; he thought he had already overestimated the allure of longevity for Torch Ship Captains but realized he had been conservative after all. Song Chi was puzzled about this. After all, it was only an increase of 50 years in lifespan. In this great era of the Starry Sea, 50 years was truly insignificant, while each Orange Glory Component was the result of thousands, nearly ten thousand years of cultivation, wasnt it? However, when he considered it from the perspective of a former Blue Star inhabitant, it seemed very normal. For those Torch Ship Captains whose lives were nearing an end, the value of life-extending spiritual objects could even exceed that of Orange Components. Provided one could find the right buyer, this purchasing price was definitely a profitable deal. Without dwelling on it much, Song Chis attention quickly shifted to the account, which now had over 1100 Golden Merit Points. With sufficient Golden Merit Points, it was naturally easy to reach the above-70th floor of the Merit Tower. The area of this level was standard, but the exchange items displayed within were astonishing to Song Chi. Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon lv0 Quality: Red ... Exchange Price: 1000 Golden Merit Points Half-Dragon People Soldier Figurine Tree lv0 Quality: Red ... Exchange Price: 1200 Golden Merit Points Super Fusion Nuclear Energy Shield lv0 Quality: Red ... Exchange Price: 1100 Golden Merit Points Crocodile Horned Green Jiao Enslavement Certificate Name: Crocodile Horned Green Jiao Rank: Fifth-Rank ... Exchange Requirement: 3000 Golden Merit Points Vampire Duke Primordial Blood Rank: Fifth-Rank Quantity: 1 drop Exchange Price: 1000 Golden Merit Points Seeing the array of exchange items before him, Song Chi realized profoundly in that moment just how deep the heritage of a clan that had a Sixth-Rank Fearless Ship and nearly three thousand years of legacy truly was. The items in the 70th to 79th floors of the Merit Tower were either Red Components or enslavement certificates and primordial blood of Fifth-Rank Level creatures. Each of these items was absolutely rare to encounter in the outside world. Forcing his gaze away from the Fifth-Rank Crocodile Horned Green Jiao enslavement certificate, Song Chi turned his attention back to the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon component before him. To be honest, if he exchanged all his millennium Dragon Blood Fruits with the family, he could indeed accumulate 3000 Golden Merit Points, and thus, he felt a hidden impulse to do so. But considering the potentially higher value these Top-Rank Dragon Blood Fruits would fetch in the Ruins Market, Song Chi ultimately refrained. If creatures like vampires and elves were considered the long-lived species within the Shattered Starry Sea, having extremely long natural lifespans, and the Starry Sea Human Race was the most standard, with an average lifespan in comparison to other species of the Starry Sea, Then creatures like Goblins would definitely be classified into the short-lived category. Chapter 532 - 283: Dragon Whale Mountain·Secret Technique Inheritance Stele_2 Chapter 532: Chapter 283: Dragon Whale MountainSecret Technique Inheritance Stele_2 For normal members of the Human Race, lifespans generally fall between 80 and 120 years. Goblins, however, typically only live for 30 to 50 years, and even after undergoing life sublimation, the extension of their lifespan is far less than that of other creatures in the Starry Sea. Because of this, the millennia-old Dragon Blood Fruit, once it appears within the Silver Goblin Empire where Goblin Luke resides, will inevitably receive extreme fervor. Song Chi had already decided that for the future Ruins Market trades, he would offer up the millennia-old Dragon Blood Fruit in the guise of a member of the Blue Blood Clan, to see if he could sell it at a higher price to Goblin Luke. It just so happened that over the past seven or eight years, the Viscounts Mansion behind Goblin Luke had also accrued ample profits from every Terrastone and various goblin-engineered merchandise they sold. It was time for them to bleed a little. With his mind made up, Song Chi did not dally any longer. A thousand Gold Merit points were deducted, and the red main cannon, the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon, was now in his hands. ... Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Feature 2: Main Cannon might enhanced by 80% Feature 3: Each attack has a 10% chance to trigger a Double Strike effect Consumption: 100/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 76 Charge: 30s; Buffer: 60s UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 2000 Spectral Energy Points, 10kg Soul Crystal {Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light: Consumes 20,000 Spectral Energy Points, after a 30 second charge, fires a beam of Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light at a designated spot. The Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light causes 150% damage to beings possessing a spirit. Buffer time 48 hours.} Song Chi had long coveted this main cannon, and now, having exchanged for it, he felt as if he had fulfilled a wish. Additionally, with the acquisition of this main cannon, Cang Qiongs arsenal was finally complete. After leaving the Merit Tower, Song Chi summoned Cang Qiong and installed the red main cannon onto it. For this red main cannon, Song Chi spent 3 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin to enhance it to lv40. After all, it was a red epic-grade main cannon. Once enhanced to the Fourth Rank, the attributes of the main cannon had greatly increased. Compared to the former Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, it was much stronger. However, the Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon had already been enhanced to lv50, so for the moment, the two could not be compared. Having finished enhancing the main cannon, Song Chi recalled Cang Qiong and made his way towards the Clan Ancestral Hall. His spiritual force had successfully transformed into the Divine Consciousness State, and with everything else in order, he couldnt wait to set off for the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Within the Ancestral Hall, the projection of Song Xuancang still sat solemnly in the seat of honor. Upon seeing Song Chi walk in, he showed no surprise. Youre here! While nodding, Song Chi felt an inexplicable sensation within. Compared to his past few visits, he sensed that the clan head seemed different today. Even though the projections expression remained unchanged from beginning to end, intuition told him that the clan heads mood today was indeed better than on previous days. Is it because I successfully transformed into the Divine Consciousness State spirit? Or did the clan have a delightful discovery within the Tri-Eye Race Dominators flagship? Multiple guesses instinctively surfaced in his mind but before he could ponder further, the Law of Space around the projection above the hall suddenly shifted, and in the next moment, the clan heads projection had already moved close to him. The intangible projections hand briefly patted his shoulder, and then Song Chi felt the space before his eyes twist and change. When he came to his senses, he had reappeared in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, a place he had visited once before. Different from the last time, Song Chi instinctively retracted his gaze, not daring to casually observe his surroundings. Then, the voice of Song Xuancang sounded beside him. Now that your Divine Consciousness State Spirit has been perfected, theres no need to worry about those Primordial Origin Laws in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm anymore. On the contrary, for you at present, these Primordial Origin Laws can still enhance your perception speed in comprehending the Power of Laws. After finishing speaking, the patriarchs avatar strode toward the mountain range in the distance that resembled a Starry Sky Behemoth, the Dragon Whale. Follow up! Song Chi lifted his gaze, curiously looking around, his steps quick as he closely followed the patriarchs avatar. While on the move, Song Chi wasnt idle either. His spirit converged, and strands of Divine Thought Thread spread from his mind, extending towards the surrounding manifested Primordial Origin Laws. The Dragon Spine Secret Realm was a Primordial Secret Realm. Although it was not one of the top-tier secret realms, only the Law of Spatial Origin existed within it, and there was no Time Law of Origin. Apart from the Law of Spatial Origin, however, all other Laws were complete, sufficient for the Song Clan members to comprehend different paths of Laws on their own. As for the Time Law, although it and the Space Law were collectively known as the two strongest Laws in the Starry Sea, the former was even more profound than the latter. Not only in terms of might but also in the difficulty of comprehension, the cultivation speed of Time Law secret techniques, and the corresponding attribute resources were harder and less abundant than those of Space Law. Therefore, the actual impact on the Song Family was not significant. After all, creatures following the path of Time Law were rare, and those that could reach a certain height on this path were even rarer. Within the entire Dinghai Song Family, there were very few clan members who chose the path of Time Law. As the two moved forward, Song Chi continuously used his own spirit to comprehend the surrounding Primordial Origin Laws that manifested. In a short time, various comprehensions successively flooded his mind. At this moment, the leading patriarchs avatar suddenly said, Comprehending Laws is as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Individual energy is limited. Even for a single Law, reaching a significant height requires a gradual accumulation over a long period. Therefore, if you have chosen a direction, stick to that path. As for other Laws, if possible, try not to touch upon them. The difficulty of comprehending one Law as opposed to two, or even several at the same time, increases geometrically... Hearing this, Song Chi suddenly understood. All along his journey, the Divine Thought Threads had touched upon at least five different Origin Laws; the patriarch was worried that he would become indecisive in the future, wanting to try all sorts of Laws, hence the reminder. To this, Song Chi responded softly, Thank you for the reminder, Patriarch, your son understands well! He was, of course, aware of this. After becoming a member of the family hierarchy, his personal privileges greatly increased. Information that had been inaccessible to him before was no longer a secret. He had naturally reviewed the information regarding Laws. The reason he had casually touched upon the various manifested Laws was of course intentional. Having only recently transformed into the Divine Consciousness State Spirit, he was not yet familiar with the control over the force of spirit. He was using this approach to enhance his control over his spirit, which would substantially increase the speed of his subsequent Law Comprehensions. As for these other Law Comprehensions, he naturally would not delve deeply into them. From the beginning to the end, the path of Law he chose was solely the Space Law. Soon, the two successfully arrived at the base of a colossal mountain range. Song Chi knew that this mountain range was the one resembling a sprawling Dragon Whale Spine. Looking up, although he couldnt make out the entire shape of the mountain range, among the blood-red mountains, he could faintly see the strands of Mysterious Origin Laws. Compared to the Origin Laws encountered on the way up, those manifested on the blood-red mountain range were noticeably different. Song Chi couldnt tell exactly what the difference was, but the feeling was exceptionally strong. High up on the mountain flank, countless tens of thousands of meters in the air, he saw several towering steles. Even from a great distance, Song Chi could see a large number of Origin Laws manifested on these tall steles. While he curiously stared at the towering steles, Song Xuancangs voice sounded once more. This mountain is called Dragon Whale Mountain. The steles you see are the Inherited Secret Techniques Steles left by our family over the past three thousand years. On those steles are numerous family Inherited Secret Techniques. However, if you want to comprehend and learn these secret techniques, you must climb step by step to where the mountain waist is located! To learn these secret techniques, the most fundamental condition is the comprehension of the corresponding Power of Laws. What you need to do is to climb all the way, while comprehending the Origin Law you have chosen on the way! PS: Its the last day of May, those with tickets hurry and cast them, thank you!!! Chapter 533 - 284: The Ten-Year Period Chapter 533: Chapter 284: The Ten-Year Period Hearing what the family head had said, Song Chi was lost in a myriad of thoughts. The number of secret technique inheritance steles he could currently see was six, and just from this fact alone, many conjectures could be made. For instance, could it really be that there were only three High Rank ancestors in the clan? It was well known that an existence capable of inventing a secret technique must have an extremely profound comprehension of a certain Law, at least to the level of a Fifth Rank Level Torch Ship Captain, as a Fourth Rank definitely wouldnt have this ability. Thus, even if each of the six inheritance steles represented a single Fifth Rank Level Torch Ship Captain, that would suggest that the family had a minimum of six such individuals since its inheritance began. ... Yet, as far as Song Chi knew, there were only three High Rank ancestors that had emerged in the family. With this thought, Song Chi couldnt help but be filled with curiosity. However, Song Xuancang did not give him the chance to continue his wild conjectures, continuing to say: Dragon Whale Mountain is different from other areas of the secret realm; from its foot to its peak, the Manifested Origin Laws strictly follow the rule from weak to strong, allowing clan members, no matter their level of Law comprehension, to find the most suitable area for their Law Hierarchy to comprehend, thereby maximizing their speed of comprehending the Origin Law. As he spoke, he glanced over at Song Chi and then added: For someone like you who has yet to start, naturally, it is most appropriate to begin at the foot of the mountain. Those Manifested Laws you encountered on the way might seem like they offer infinite comprehension, but in reality, they are too ethereal. Once your spiritual essence is withdrawn from those Manifested Laws, these comprehensions will immediately be stripped away by over 99.9999%. Upon hearing these words, Song Chi came to a realization. He had always felt that there was something notably different about the Origin Laws on this Dragon Whale Mountain. Now it seemed that was indeed the case. The Origin Laws that manifested on the blood-red mountain, though seemingly not very different at first glance, revealed significant differences in the true strength of their contained Law essence upon closer observation; from the foot to the peak, the strength of these Manifested Origin Laws was continuously increasing. Alright, comprehend well. You have a limit of 10 years. The reason you are not allowed to stay long is because the Primordial Secret Realm is ultimately different from the Starry Sea outside; it lacks certain Laws. If you stay in the secret realm for too long, the Laws you comprehend will never be able to resonate with the Starry Sea Origin Law. Only by assimilating with the supreme Law of the Starry Sea periodically to supplement what is missing, can you fully transform the Laws you comprehend into Starry Sea Law, so as not to sever your future path, while preserving your Law Comprehension Degree obtained within the secret realm! Listening intently to this knowledge that was normally difficult to come by, a thought suddenly struck Song Chi. Family head, what if one uses a Law Crystal to aid in comprehension? The projection beside him showed no change in emotion. Song Chi was able to bring out a Silver Legend Component, so it was not surprising that he had a Low Level Law Crystal in his hands; he spoke in a low voice: A Law Crystal, combined with the Manifested Origin Laws of this Primordial Secret Realm, can greatly increase your speed of Law comprehension, but this 10-year limit is not directly related to that. Even though the Law Crystal is condensed from and derived from the Starry Sea Origin Law, the Law essence it contains is too weak and too little to be comparable to the real Starry Sea Origin Law. ... Song Xuancang departed, as silently as he had arrived, leaving Song Chi alone at the foot of the towering blood-red mountain. His gaze was resolute, and he took his first step onto Dragon Whale Mountain. His sight roamed around him, searching for a suitable place to comprehend. According to what the family head had said earlier, with his current degree of Law Comprehension still at the beginner stage, it was most appropriate to comprehend within a hundred meters at the foot of the mountain. Although there was a general area to focus on, not every spot within a hundred meters at the foot of the mountain could serve as a point of comprehension. Aside from that, Dragon Spine Secret Realm, as a Primordial Secret Realm, certainly manifested plenty of Origin Laws, with a unique Primordial Origin Law appearing at certain distances; especially on this Dragon Whale Mountain, where they were most dense. Even so, not every part of Dragon Whale Mountain had points of Origin Law manifestation; at the very least, one had to traverse ten meters, or even dozens of meters to find one. Moreover, among these points of Origin Law manifestation, they were not all the same Law, including the Time Law, among other Origin Laws, more or less. As Song Chi had chosen the path of Space Law for himself, he naturally could not randomly select a point of manifestation for other Primordial Laws to comprehend. After walking only a few meters, Song Chi arrived near a point of manifestation of a Primordial Law. This Primordial Origin Law was the Law of Gold, hanging several meters above the mountain in the void, with strands of Mysterious Golden Energy radiating outward. Even from meters away, Song Chis exposed skin could clearly feel the fine sensation of being sliced. Fortunately, this was a Manifested Origin Law of the Primordial type, not as unstable as the Traces of Law left after the battle of Medium-High Rank creatures in the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, which were prone to outbursts and posed high danger. Bypassing this Law of Gold, Song Chi proceeded towards a certain direction, where, dozens of meters away, lay his first target. Approaching the target site, not far in front of him was a Space Origin Law, thick with the power of cutting. Unlike the previous Law of Gold, this Primordial Space Law was engraved upon a Bloodstone. However, this Bloodstone was clearly extraordinary, for even after being perpetually sliced by a strand of Primordial Space Law for years, its surface was still left without any trace. Chapter 534 - 284: Ten Year Period_2 Chapter 534: Chapter 284: Ten Year Period_2 Threads of divine thought unfurled from Song Chis mind, about to stretch towards the Space Law of Spatial Origin inscribed above the bloodstone, yet at this moment Song Chi suddenly noticed something. He sat down cross-legged right there, his gaze slowly moving downward to the blood-red ground before him, which was surprisingly covered with numerous traces. There were random scratches, as well as isolated characters of the Torch Civilization, and even entire complete sentences. Among these, the clearest traces that Song Chi saw contained a complete sentence. Upon closer inspection, he discovered it was nothing more than an ordinary phrase. Dinghai Calendar year 1123, 26th day of understanding Space Law, Heavenly Vein Song Qilongs mark!!! After scrutinizing the sentence carefully time after time, Song Chi still couldnt discern any significance from it. ... Having no other choice, he turned his gaze back to the bloodstone in front of him. As the threads of divine thought slowly touched the primordial Law of Spatial Origin on the bloodstone, a major portion of Song Chis spiritual force was instantly immersed in it. The remaining threads of divine thought then merged with the intermediate Space Law Crystal he had taken out earlier, and with both reinforcing each other, the speed at which he comprehended the Law of Spatial Origin was nothing short of astonishing. In this manner, the time Song Chi spent meditating in place began to accumulate gradually. For three whole days, his body remained motionless. After six days, it was still the same. It wasnt until half a month later that Song Chis tightly shut eyes opened for the first time, but not because he had managed to get a basic grasp of Space Law. Rather, after a half-month of continuous comprehension, his spiritual force was so exhausted that he had to step back temporarily from his realization, rest for a night, and then resume his comprehension. Being able to comprehend for half a month in one go was certainly related to the special nature of the primordial Origin Law manifested by Dragon Whale Mountain. The Origin Law within a hundred meters from the base of the mountain was most suited for those who have not yet entered the gateway of the Law, ensuring not just the speed of Law Comprehension but also reducing the consumption of spiritual force during the period of comprehension to the minimum, significantly prolonging the time for each round of realization. After exiting from comprehension, Song Chi, without giving it much thought, fell into a deep sleep right there on the spot. The next day, once his spirit had entirely returned to its peak state, comprehension began anew. As days slipped by, on the 34th day, having slept deeply twice and after one transaction at the Ruins Market, Song Chi suddenly opened his eyes. This time, it was not due to mental fatigue, but there was a deep sense of surprise in his eyes, and his heart was cheering. The next second, he stretched out his right hand and, with a mere thought, a strand of mysterious force began to condense in the palm of his hand after a few seconds. This mysterious force was faint and elusive, as if it could disperse with the slightest carelessness. However, from the weak cutting energy it emitted, it was evidently a strand of Space Law though not stable, there was no doubt that it was a strand of Space Law indeed. Staring at this strand of Space Law, Song Chi could scarcely hide his joy. After 34 days, Space Law is finally entered... The elusive thread of Law Power in his hand was the Space Law he had comprehended, ah... introductory-level Space Law. Beyond his joy, Song Chi subconsciously looked down again at the dense array of marks on the ground, and this time, his perspective was completely different from that of a month ago. The engravings and sentences that had seemed ordinary and unremarkable now transformed into characters vibrating with subtle differences in Space Law fluctuations. Clearly, these engravings and sentences were the personal Comprehensions of Space Law documented by his family ancestors after they had entered the gateway of the Law. Looking again at that clearest sentence among the traces. Dinghai Calendar year 1123, 26th day of understanding Space Law, Heavenly Vein Song Qilongs mark!!! His eyes narrowed, a distinct unusual light shone in Song Chis eyes. Compared to other marks, the traces containing the Space Law were markedly stronger in these clear lines, indicating that the person who left these marks possessed an unusually high degree of Law Comprehension. You should know that although its the same entry-level understanding, the progress of Law Comprehension varies from person to person. Some comprehend the Laws more deeply, while others have merely scratched the surface, showcasing the innate gift and potential of the Enlightened One with respect to that particular Law. Song Chi admitted to himself that his current understanding of the Space Law definitely did not reach the level of Song Qilong. More importantly, not only did he have an Intermediate Space Law Crystal to assist his comprehension, but it also took him 34 days to reach his current level, whereas the other party took only 26 days and their degree of comprehension still exceeded his by a considerable margin. He found it somewhat difficult to accept this. However, he soon consoled himself that among the dense carvings on the ground, the depth of his Law Comprehension was still in the upper echelons. As for those few monstrous talents, it wasnt strange that the Dinghai Song Family, with their inheritance spanning thousands of years, produced a few clan members with extremely high innate gifts in the Space Law. With that thought, he closed his eyes again and resumed his comprehension of the Traces of Law in front of him. Although he had entered the threshold of the Space Law, his comprehension was still limited; this hundred-meter range at the foot of the mountain was still the most suitable area for him to continue his enlightenment. Another twenty days passed, and Song Chi finally stopped comprehending the Origin Law on the Bloodstone. During these twenty days, he made substantial progress with the Space Law. Reaching out his hand, in less than three seconds, a strand of Space Law, clearly more solid than twenty days before, appeared in the palm of his hand. At this point, this hundred-meter range at the mountain foot was no longer suitable for his continued Comprehension. However, before leaving, Song Chi looked down at the ground for a moment, then the Law of Spatial Origin in his hand gradually gathered towards the tip of his index finger. Eventually, he used his index finger as a pen and inscribed his name in a crevice. Song Chi! The two characters were very clear, sharper even than those left by Song Qilong, but Song Chi wrote his name very small, which indicated that he acknowledged he was not at the same initial threshold as those few individuals. After all, it took him well over fifty days to reach this level of Law Comprehension, not counting deep sleep and transactions in the Ruins Market; that was almost twice the time it took Song Qilong. Standing up again, Song Chi strode forward with vigor, continuing to ascend along the mountainside. His fighting spirit was high, and he showed no hint of defeat. Even if he was a step behind others at this entry-level, he did not believe he would always be behind. With the Zhu Tian Ruins Market available to him, he was confident that sooner or later, he would overtake others in a future phase, achieving an overtaking on the bend. Six days later, having reached over a kilometer above sea level on Dragon Whale Mountain, Song Chi paused the comprehension of new primitive Space Origin Laws and quietly entered the Ruins Market Secret Realm. According to what the family head had said, it was highly likely that he would spend ten years within the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, involving over a hundred Ruins Market transactions. Naturally, he could not overlook this factthe Ruins Market transactions had to be initiated on time. It was just one day per month, hardly taking up much time, and he had already missed ten successive transactions. Continuing this way for another ten years would cause irreparable damage to his future prospects in the Ruins Market transactions. To avoid wasting time, he had deliberately overlapped his resting period with each Ruins Market transaction. In this manner, he could use the Ruins Market trading period to rejuvenate his spirit. Although he could not achieve deep sleep during this time, a 24-hour light sleep was sufficient for him to be fully energized, and it also would not affect the order of the Ruins Market itselfit was the best of both worlds. Once the Ruins Market transaction concluded, he would return to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm and continue his comprehension of the deeper levels of the Space Origin Laws. ... Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, several years had gone by. During this period, Song Ting successfully awakened, and although it was only a white Seed of Torch, it was enough to delight the whole family. PS: Achieved the goal of ten thousand votes in a single month, thank you for your support, my treasures, bow in thanks!!! Chapter 535 - 285: Dragon Whale Secret Technique Inheritance Stele Chapter 535: Chapter 285: Dragon Whale Secret Technique Inheritance Stele Besides, Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm had once again completed a cycle of acceleration and buffering, and initiated a new cycle of acceleration. Unfortunately, both the Dragon Blood Fruit Tree and the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree had ceased to bear fruit. As Floating Land plants, they couldnt infinitely go through cycles of growthone round after the initial maturation by the clan, and they both entered a long period of dormancy, with no telling when they would bear fruit again. Song Chi was actually well aware of this. Floating Land plants inherently possess a vast potential gap when compared to starry sky plants, which need tens of thousands of years to bear one or several fruitshow could Floating Land plants possibly bear multiple top-rank spirit fruits every few thousand years, let alone ten thousand years? In fact, all plants are the same; each fruiting cycle consumes their own life energy. Starry sky plants, with their substantial life tree hearts filled with life energy, are not affected. ... Floating Land plants, however, are different; after several cycles of fruit production, they would halt on their own for a period, until their life energy has recovered to its peak before continuing to bear spirit fruits. The only consolation was that, after this round of fruit production and excluding the half distributed within the pulse, Song Chi had 94 millennial top-rank Dragon Blood Fruits and 50 Divine Tempering Fruits in his handan extremely considerable fortune. Above the mountain tens of thousands of meters from the foothills, Song Chi stood up from the ground. In five years time, he had traveled from the base of the mountain to this place, and his comprehension progress of the Space Law had also advanced by leaps and bounds. If the threshold for entering the Space Law was 0.01%, then his current comprehension had almost reached about 0.1%. This number might look pitifully small, but for the Starry Seas supreme law like Space Law, this progress was truly remarkable. According to authoritative data officially gathered by Torch Human Civilization, it takes an average of about three months for all novice Torch Ship Captains to begin comprehending laws. To increase Law Comprehension to 0.1%, it would take at least 50 years as a starting point. This was the average value for all laws. In fact, if one were to consider the Space Law separately, with its much higher difficulty of comprehension, this time span would be even longer. Song Chi was extremely satisfied with this. Of course, he also knew that this was not due to being extraordinarily gifted, but rather a result of the dual empowerment from the Dragon Spine Secret Realm beneath his feet and the intermediate Space Law Crystal in his hand. Under the enhancement of the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, the Song clan members Law Comprehension speed far exceeded that of ordinary Torch Ship Captains. Furthermore, he had a red epic quality intermediate Space Law Crystal to assist him, which was why his comprehension speed could be so astounding. Moreover, another point was that, though his comprehension speed was among the top in the clan for the past three thousand years, it was far from the pinnacle. Because he was very clear about these facts, Song Chi repeatedly reminded himself that in the realm of Space Law, he could only be considered moderately talented at best. Only with the help of the intermediate Law Crystal could he rank among the elites, so he could not afford to slacken or become complacent. Speaking of the intermediate Space Law Crystal, Song Chi let out a sudden sigh, with a somewhat heavy heart. Looking down at the palm of his left hand, the Law Crystal that once shone with dazzling red light had dimmed by nearly half on its surface. This indicated that a substantial amount of the Starry Sea Space Law origin contained within the Law Crystal had been consumed, and before long, it would probably completely transform into an ordinary Crystal Stone. Why is a Law Crystal so precious? What justifies its value as being far ahead of other strange objects of the same rank? Is it merely because it is rare and scarce? Of course not! The reason they are considered treasures is that these strange objects are, strictly speaking, a consumable resource. The thread of Starry Sea Origin Law inside a Law Crystal will gradually be absorbed by Stellar Sea Creatures as they comprehend it. The moment it is fully absorbed is also when the Law Crystal turns into an ordinary Crystal Stone. After gazing for a few seconds, Song Chi diverted his eyes. It should last for over five years, but what about after that? When the time comes, I must leave the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, and without the boost from a Law Crystal, the speed of comprehending Space Law will probably be as slow as a crawling turtle. Shaking his head decisively, Song Chi pulled his thoughts away from this matter. There will be a way through the mountains when he reaches them; future problems can be dealt with in the future. Right now, time is precious, and reaching the mountains waist sooner rather than later is the urgent priority. He raised his gaze and looked up the mountain toward the midway point. The six Inheritance Steles became increasingly towering, so much so that even the threads of Origin Law surrounding each stele were clearly visible. The stele on the far left is surrounded by the Metal Lawis that an indication that it holds Inherited Secret Techniques related to Metal Attribute? The one on the right is the Law of Fire... But the two in the middle, containing various Origin Laws, what could be the reason for that? Song Chi continued his steps, whatever it was, everything would become clear once he reached the mountainside. He was now not far from where the steles stood, and with a bit more effort, he could quickly reach the vicinity of the Secret Technique Inheritance Stele. Eagerly anticipating the Inherited Secret Techniques for five years, which were now within arms reach, Song Chi found it hard to remain calm. As time passed, on this day, trading at the Ruins Market began anew. As usual, today, Goblin Luke once again excitedly sought out Song Chi, disguised as a member of the Blue Blood Clan. Chapter 536 - 285: The Dragon Whale Secret Technique Inheritance Stele_2 Chapter 536: Chapter 285: The Dragon Whale Secret Technique Inheritance Stele_2 As for the destination, that was very easy to guess. Years ago, Song Chi, using his Blue Blood Clan identity, took the initiative to bring out the Dragon Blood Fruit, a longevity artifact that had been around for ten thousand years. After that, Goblin Luke had come to him countless times, wanting to buy the top-rank Dragon Blood Fruits. However, each time the items he offered failed to satisfy Song Chi. Only once did he manage to trade one for five strands of fourth-rank Floating Land Origin. But it seemed that this one was not allocated to Lukes hands but was instead consumed by an ancient fourth-rank goblin ancestor from the viscounts mansion behind him. It was precisely because of this transaction that Luke had the chance to verify the efficacy of the Millennium Dragon Blood Fruit from his elder ancestors mouth, which made Goblin Luke even more fanatical. Nearly every time the Ruins Market was held, he would be sure to come over and pester Song Chi, to his great annoyance. But this time was different, Luke brought something Song Chi had long stressed he wanted. ... An orange-quality Primary Space Law Crystal. This was undoubtedly a huge surprise for Song Chi. Although a primary Space Law Crystal was far inferior to an intermediate one, its supportive role in the comprehension of space laws was undeniable. As long as he acquired this Law Crystal, once the red Space Law Crystal lost its effect, he wouldnt have to worry about his progress in law comprehension falling to an unbearable level. How shall we trade? Song Chi took the initiative to speak. Goblin Lukes thieving gaze spun quickly, scanning the Blue Blood Clans features back and forth, as if trying to detect any change in Song Chis expression. But how could Song Chi make it easy for him? His experience in bargaining over the years was not for naught; his expression remained completely unaffected. Seeing that he couldnt discern any emotional changes, Luke cautiously gestured four fingers. Four Millennium Dragon Blood Fruits! Song Chi naturally wouldnt agree. Impossible, Dragon Blood Fruits are longevity artifacts. One fruit can extend life by fifty years, just one... The two argued back and forth until finally, Song Chi firmly set the price at two Millennium Dragon Blood Fruits, and Luke also had to add an additional twenty strands of fourth-rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi was clearly getting the better end of the deal. For the Song Family, two Millennium Dragon Blood Fruits equated to a hundred points of Golden Merit, while just one Space Law Crystal would not be valued under 130 points of Golden Merit. Including the twenty strands of fourth-rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi was effectively earning a net profit of 70 points of Golden Merit. Moreover, 130 points of Golden Merit was the price for a common Law Crystal. A Space Law Crystal, being far more rare among all Law Crystals, was in fact worth much more than 130 points of Golden Merit. After securing the twenty strands of fourth-rank Floating Land Origin and the Low-Level Space Law Crystal, Song Chi finally nodded in satisfaction. This was the most satisfying trade he had made at the Ruins Market in recent years. Once the Ruins Market trade concluded, Song Chi didnt linger any longer in the market; he needed to hurry and continue improving his Law Comprehension in order to reach the location of the Inheritance Stele as early as possible. Only by doing so, could he have more time to study and comprehend the various Inherited Secret Techniques. Half a year later. Song Chi, with his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree now at 0.12%, finally made it to the location halfway up the mountain. Upon formally stepping onto the mountains halfway plateau, Song Chi gained a clearer understanding of the six Inheritance Steles on the plateau. Their immense size surpassed even that of Fifth Rank Level Mythical Mechas, and the Origin Laws that permeated from them were nothing short of astonishing. Only by seeing these Inheritance Steles himself did Song Chi understand why the Song Family insisted that a clan members Law Comprehension must reach a certain threshold to cultivate the secret techniques engraved upon the steles. Because the Inherited Secret Techniques left on these steles originally crystallized from the entire Law Comprehension of creatures above the fifth rank and were further enhanced by successive generations over long years. The Origin Laws contained in the steles had already reached a formidable level, a fact evident simply by looking at the dense Primordial Law Origin imprinted all over the steles. And with the intensity of such Origin Law, if ones comprehension degree of the Law does not reach at least 0.1%, not to mention actively comprehending the inherited secret techniques on it, just a glance could make one dizzy and disoriented. The mere state of Divine Thought isnt nearly enough to bear the burden of an Origin Law of this magnitude. Suppressing the shock at the bottom of his heart, Song Chi realized his current Law Comprehension had already reached 0.12%, which was more than enough to confidently ponder the techniques on the six stelae. Half a quarter of an hour later, after examining the stelae up close, Song Chi discovered that the inherited secret techniques passed down on each of the six were not limited to just one; each stele bore at least several techniques, with even two containing more than ten. After several meticulous observations, Song Chi also found that many of the techniques on the six inheritance stelae were not suitable for his own cultivation. For instance, the stelae at the very ends, inscribed with the Law of Gold and the Law of Fire, each bore techniques corresponding to their attributes, only accessible to those who had comprehended the respective Power of Laws. Beyond that, amongst the other four, two stelae contained techniques that werent restricted by the type of Law and could be cultivated by beings following any path of Law. The final two stelae were somewhat unexpected to Song Chi; one was the Origin Stein of Space Law, while the other was the Law of Light Attribute Stein, which he could not cultivate. It meant that the techniques Song Chi could cultivate were limited to the remaining three stelae. Song Chi first looked at the Stein of the Origin of Space Law. Given that his path was that of the Space Law, in theory, this stele should be the most fitting one for him, but reality proved otherwise. The techniques recorded within this stele of Space Origin Law numbered six, of which the first onethe one with the lowest requirementwas the Ruins Returning Slash technique previously utilized by the head of his family in the Pusuo Heritage Tower Star Domain. Even this technique demanded a minimum Space Origin Law Comprehension Degree of 0.15%. Honestly, this threshold wasnt high, but Song Chi hadnt yet reached this standard. However, despite the accessible threshold, it didnt imply that the Ruins Returning Slash technique was weak. The introduction to this technique on the Inheritance Stele was quite straightforward: [As the Spatial Law Comprehension Degree increases, the might unleashed by this technique will grow stronger.] As for the other five techniques, since his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree was too low, he couldnt even see the names of the techniques at the moment. With no alternative, Song Chi had to shift his attention to the last two inheritance stelae. He distinctly felt that these two stelae were vastly different from the other four. They not only listed those techniques that disregarded the type of Law and could be cultivated by any, but also, the techniques recorded on these two stelae exceeded ten. Among the two, one stele was edged with incredibly ancient motifs of the Dragon Whale, which were significantly older than those on the other four stelae. Compared to the Dragon Whale Stele, the other stele was also not ordinary. As ancient as the former, the most distinctive feature of this stele was its incomplete form, missing a corner at the top. Despite this, there were 13 inherited secret techniques recorded on this stele. As for Song Chi, the stele did not appear to be an original possession of the Song Family. It seemed more likely to have been seized from outside, or perhaps it was acquired through a fortunate encounter or the exploration of an ancient civilizations remains. Regardless of where the stele came from, which power or which civilization, it now formed part of his familys foundation, so there was no need to ponder these extraneous matters. The second stele he actively examined was not the damaged one, but the Dragon Whale Stele, towards which Song Chi felt an innate affinity. Perhaps it was the influence of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale C Mythical Mech Contemplation Diagram contemplative secret method, or perhaps it was something else, but regardless, Song Chi did not hesitate and chose this inheritance stele. Soon, his eyes lit up as he saw a secret technique in this stele that was very familiar to him. [Secret Technique: Dragon Whale Form (any Law Comprehension Degree not lower than 0.1% may cultivate it)] PS: Well... after finishing this chapter itll be June, so wouldnt it simply be appropriate to toss in a basic monthly ticket? Dont make me kneel down and beg you guys. (?_?:) Chapter 537 - 286: Seventh Rank Dominate Body Chapter 537: Chapter 286: Seventh Rank Dominate Body The secret technique recorded on the Dragon Whale Inheritance Stele in front of Song Chi was the most substantial among the six steles, consisting of 15 different methods. Yet this Dragon Whale State secret technique was the most accessible on this stele, as it did not limit the type of laws; any creature that had comprehended any law could cultivate it. Song Chi had already had his suspicions about this. Previously, he had seen both a member of the Song familys Second Sequence and the family head Song Xuancang using this technique. When they used this technique, one employed the Ice Law, while the other used the Space Law, from which Song Chi had already guessed this possibility. ... However, what was somewhat unexpected was that there was a second secret technique visible to him on the current Dragon Spine Inheritance Stele. [Secret Technique: Black Core Pulse (Can be cultivated after reaching 0.1% Law of Light Comprehension Degree)] This was an offensive technique with Light Attributes, which allowed the cultivator to gather all the Law of Light within their body and release an Annihilation Pulse Wave in a designated direction, with incredibly terrifying might. However, this technique was clearly beyond his capability to cultivate. The Law of Light was also considered one of the more challenging laws to comprehend. Reaching a 0.1% comprehension degree without the aid of a Law Crystal would take at least nearly ten years. Sitting before the Dragon Whale Inheritance Stele, Song Chi focused all his spiritual attention on the stele, beginning to comprehend the Dragon Whale State secret technique with all his might. ... Meanwhile, on the vast Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, after nearly six years of continuous exploration, the Song family had made extremely pleasing progress in their exploration of the supermassive flagship of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family. Not to mention the Golden Component Spatial Wormhole Generator, there were also two Silver Legend Components, Red and other Strange Objects would burst forth every so often, and there was a substantial amount of various rare mineral resources, as well as Medium-High Rank Floating Land Origin. One day, the Dragon Whale Guards, who had always been dedicated to exploring the core area of the flagship, had a significant discovery. In the chat group of a warship, where only a handful of people could communicate through magnetic waves, the voice of the Prime Ancestor suddenly arose, filled with evident excitement rather than his usual indifference despite his nearly three and a half thousand years of experience. Two of them, really, two Seventh Rank domineering creatures... Hearing his words, which sounded more like a murmur to himself, the Song familys few Fifth-Rank Torch Ship Captains trembled in their hearts and hurriedly tried to probe: Ancestor, has the Dragon Whale Guard entered the kinetic reactor chamber of the flagships core? Two Seventh Rank domineering creatures? In the communication projection, the virtual projection of the Prime Ancestor shook his head. The Dragon Whale Guard merely glanced at it from the exterior corner and did not truly enter the kinetic reactor chamber. However, they saw two ancient corpses piled up outside the chamber, corpses emitting a Life Pressure far exceeding that of Sixth Rank creatures... One of the corpses is most likely a member of the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys Dominators; the other, I cannot recognize the specific race. Upon hearing this, the faces of the three Fifth-Rank Torch Ship Captains were unable to conceal their excitement. Two Seventh Rank Dominator corpses, the specifics of the species were not important, what mattered was that for the Song family, this was an enormous opportunity. A Seventh Rank Dominator, even one that had perished, was of immeasurable value. Dominant Origin Blood, True Spirit of the Dominator, Corpse Law Manifestation, each aspect for a sovereign family like the Song was an utterly invaluable treasure. Even the several old Fifth-Rank ancestors saw a chance for the family to advance further. Not to mention anything else, based on the two Seventh Rank Dominator corpses, it would not be difficult for the family to gain several more Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captains. But just as they were getting excited, the next words from the Prime Ancestor chilled their hearts. The bad news is, both Dominator corpses have been possessed by a Void Demon. A Void Demon that has already begun to coalesce distinctive features of a True Spirit and is half a step into Seventh Rank, and moreover, the flesh and blood of that unknown creature have been devoured by it for the most part, effectively leaving only one of the two Dominator corpses!! For a moment, the chat group of the warship fell silent. After a few seconds, Song Shiyuan broke the stillness. Half-Step Seventh Rank is still within an acceptable range. If we can come up with a detailed action plan, its not like we dont stand a chance. After he finished speaking, a familiar female voice also chimed in right after. Exactly, even if theres only one Dominator corpse left, its still an incredible opportunity, which, no matter what, must end up in the Song familys hands!! After this, the chat group once again fell silent. This time, no one took the initiative to speak; they were all waiting for the old ancestor to make the final decision. Several minutes later, the voice of the Prime Ancestor finally spoke up again. Since everyone agrees, we naturally have to give it a try. Opportunities like this are laid out right before us; if we fail to seize them, the family is unlikely to encounter such chances again. As he spoke, before the few Fifth-Rank old family ancestors could rejoice, he added: Shiyuan, remember that Red Component Maternal and Child Projection Blade Tomb on the Immovable Ming King, right? In the group chat, Song Shiyuan quickly nodded: Yes, Ancestor, I have enhanced that component to the Sixth Rank Level. Unfortunately, limited by my current strength, the Blade Coin projection only has ordinary Fifth-Rank Combat Power, which Im afraid... Before he could finish, it seemed Song Shiyuan thought of something. Ancestor, are you suggesting to temporarily replace the Maternal and Child Projection Blade Tomb with... Before he could finish, the response had already come from the Fearless Ship. Exactly, with the combat power of my flagship, once the Maternal and Child Projection Blade Tomb component is activated, it should be able to exert the combat power of a standard Sixth Rank Torch Warship. Coupled with the assistance of dozens of Dragon Whale Guards, it wont be difficult to hold off that Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon. As for securing that Dominator body, that will be up to you. Chapter 538 - 286: Seventh Rank Dominate Body_2 Chapter 538: Chapter 286: Seventh Rank Dominate Body_2 Song Shiyuan and the other two exchanged glances, and after a detailed discussion, they revealed a look of determination, clearly having reached a decision. Although the pressure emitted by the seventh Rank Dominate Body was terrifying, and it was deeply located in the core area of a seventh Rank warship, not to mention its tens of thousands of kilometers in size, it was obviously not an easy task to collect it in a short period of time. However, as ancestors of the Song Family, was there any among them who wasnt an old antique who had lived over two thousand years? With over two thousand years of accumulation, the various components on their flagships could be considered incredibly diverse, and after the three of them revealed the attributes of all kinds of components without any reservation, and coordinated them together, they quickly came up with a feasible plan. If these components were combined, there would be more than a sixty percent chance of securing the corpse of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominator. But if one thought that was it, theyd be sorely mistaken. A seventh Rank domineering creatures corpse, what massive implications did it entail? And how could they settle on a plan with only a sixty percent chance of success so hastily? ... Soon, a message from the familys Ancestral Vein, issued by the Eastern Ancestor, appeared in the entire family clan elder chat group. All clan elders are ordered to send a private message with the detailed information of all components on their warships. This matter is related to the familys future plans for a millennium, or even ten millennia. No concealing of information is allowed!! In fact, there was no need for those last five stern words. Upon hearing This matter is related to the familys prosperity or decline for a millennium, or even ten millennia, all the clan elders basically sent the information of their flagship components without any reservation. This was also because everyone belonged to the same family, and the Song Familys cohesion was extremely high. If it were outside, such a thing would be unimaginable. Just think, who would reveal all their cards without reservation and put their lives in the hands of others? In several battleships, the three ancestors had slight smiles on their faces. Without looking, one would have no idea, but upon inspection, it was quite a surprise to see that these clan elders truly had many top rank components in their hands, including more than ten pieces of the Silver Legend Component, and there were even several that they themselves coveted highly after seeing. Even as Fifth Rank Battleship Captains, it is truly said that many hands make light work. After all, there were only three of them, while there were dozens of family clan elders present. The components from dozens of Zhulu Warships, when aggregated, soon resulted in two entirely new action plans, one of which even had a success rate of more than seventy percent, a full ten points higher than the first plan they had devised. Soon after, various orders began to be issued in the warship group chat. All mentioned clan members, come together later for a meeting. Ancestral Vein Song Xuanwu, Heavenly Vein... Inform the Northwind, the transfer warship, to immediately return to the Dragon Spine Continent and bring over the heir from the [Dinghai Unparalleled] Zhulu Warship. Additionally, in the next few years, accelerate the exploration of the periphery of the Tri-Eye Races flagship, try to complete the exploration of all peripheral compartments within two years!! After a series of commands were issued, nearly all the Song Family Clan elders ranked Fourth Rank and above mobilized, and this enormous entity, made up entirely of Fourth Rank and above Torch Ship Captains, began to operate at full capacity once again. ... Time passed, and three years flew by in an instant, and it wasnt until today that the entire periphery of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominator Battleship was finally fully explored. Although the orders given by the elders were to complete the exploration of the outer areas within two years, the warship was simply too large. Even with all the clan elders working overtime, it still took three years. And this was just barely achieved; there were in fact still a small number of compartments on the periphery of the entire warship that had not been explored yet, but the ancestors had to call a halt. It wasnt that they couldnt wait for the next few months, but according to the Dragon Whale guards monitoring, that Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon had already set its sights on the corpse of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominator, and they could no longer delay. Three years ago, in a newly created communication group chat, the voice of the familys ancestors rang out. Alright, members of the first plan group, be prepared. As soon as I issue the order, act immediately! Received! Understood, Great Ancestor! There were fewer than twenty people in this group chat, yet each one was an indispensable part of the three action plans. At this moment, everyones heartbeat in the group chat was accelerating because, three years earlier, they had all been informed of the specific target of this operation. Just thinking about their imminent involvement in the clans struggle to claim a Dominator Body filled the Fourth Rank Clan Elders with unrest. Meanwhile, within the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys Dominator Flagship, in a corridor corner outside the Kinetic Reactor Chamber in the battleships core, dozens of hidden Seventh Rank [Dragon Whale] Soldier Figurines suddenly burst forth. As they did, the cloaking light screens that had been adhering to their puppet bodies failed instantly, startling the Void Demon standing between the two Dominator Bodies at the scene. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! A multitude of tangible Space Law Blades whistled in, and although the terrifying stability of the ships internal space rendered these blades unable to slash through space as usual, their shooting speed was still astonishing. Buzz buzz buzz! One after another, the Law Blades struck the bodies of several Dragon Whale Guards, leaving deep gouges in their puppet bodies, but as Seventh Rank Soldier Figurines, they bore some attributes of Seventh Rank creatures and were far from fragile. Seeing that the effect of its Space Law Blade attack wasnt as devastating as usual in ending the fight, the red in the half-step Seventh Rank Void Demons eyes deepened. However, it chose not to recklessly pursue its opponents. As a nearly Seventh Rank Void Demon, bloodthirsty and brutal as it was, its intelligence was not inferior; it could tell that the Dragon Whale Guards were not weak in combat power and wouldnt rashly pursue. Moreover, the two Dominant Bodies surrounding it were of utmost importance. If it could devour the flesh of a second Dominator, it would have a good chance of completely advancing to a Void Overlord (Seventh Rank Void Demon). Roar roar roar! Its hideous mouth suddenly opened wide, and sharp roars echoed forth from within. Far away, in the Fearless Ships main control room, the First Ancestor of the Song Familys expression shifted slightly. He understood that the enemy was calling its kind, and if another or even several Sixth Rank Void Demons were to appear, the familys subsequent plans would be utterly disrupted. He would not allow that to happen. Shiyuan, take action! As his command resonated through the group chat, several members of the first plan group immediately sprang into action. Their battleships deployment platforms activated simultaneously, and then just outside the breach the Dragon Whale Guards had previously made into the Tri-Eye Races battleship core zone, nearly a hundred Soldier Figurines of Fifth Rank and above revealed themselves. These Figurines charged into the breach one after the other, according to a pre-planned sequence, heading straight for the core area. They had opted not to enter the battleship beforehand because the Figurines ranks varied, and the half-step Seventh Rank Void Demons perceptive abilities were frighteningly acute; one false move would alert the enemy. As the multitude of Figurines was rushing towards the core, the Dragon Whale Guards made their move as well. A Soldier Figurine in the back suddenly threw a Blade Coin that shimmered with blade light, and in the next second, a ten-thousand-meter-tall Mythical Mech Projection appeared. Compared to the ten thousand meter projection of the Immovable Ming King, this Mech Giants projection was far more powerful, yet at this moment, the projection dared not relax in the slightest. It had to stop the half-step Seventh Rank Void Demon ahead from continuing its call for its kind. Chapter 540 - 287: Acquiring the Corpse of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominator through Void Exile_2 Chapter 540: Chapter 287: Acquiring the Corpse of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominator through Void Exile_2 As the dozens of Wind Blades converged upon the Dominate Body one after another, the fifty Metal Ape Soldier Figurines felt the weight they were carrying decrease significantly, which allowed them to quicken their pace considerably. However, this piece of good news didnt last long, as a crisp snapping sound from behind caused the complexions of all the Song Family Clan elders operating the remote Soldier Figurines to change. Roar! Clearly, the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon had broken free from its Void Exile. Stick to the plan, no need to panic! The voice of the Prime Ancestor reverberated through the group communication at just the right moment, steadying the Clan elders once again. ... Thirty Dragon Whale Guardians took a stride at the same time, with the hundred-thousand-meter Mech Giant projection following closely behind, blocking the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon that was in hot pursuit of the Metal Ape Soldier Figurines. Boom! Boom! Boom! The intense sounds of collision began to echo inside the Warship, and the battle that had been planned out was about to erupt. Yet, even with a 31-to-1 advantage, the situation was still grim. Although called Seventh Rank, these Puppet Soldiers, being nothing but Puppet Soldier Figurines, were really only equivalent to the Combat Power of seasoned Sixth-Rank fighters. They were no match for a Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon that had already developed some Seventh-Rank Features. As for the Mech Giant projections, there was even less need to discuss them. Not to mention that the Prime Ancestor himself was only a recently advanced Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captain, but after the weakening effect of the Blade Coin, it was already good enough to maintain the Combat Power of an early Sixth Rank. Other Components on the Fearless Ship were also having trouble affecting a Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon from afar at this moment. There are only a few Seventh Rank Components on the Prime Ancestors Flagship, and the only ones that could affect a Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon were the [Dragon Whale Guardian Statue Tree] and the [Void Exile]. After all, all abilities of the Components released through the Blade Coin projections are the weakened version, and ordinary Sixth Rank Components are not very effective. In a very short period, six of the Dragon Whale Guardians had already fallen, even the shadow of the Mech Giants projection had dimmed significantly. But at that moment, another piece of bad news followed closely. In the midst of the astonishing commotion of the battle, many Void Demons on the outskirts had been alerted, and soon, over a hundred Void Demons appeared within everyones sight, including several Sixth Rank Void Demons. Amid the roars of the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon, these Sixth Rank Void Demons showed no intention of dealing with the Dragon Whale Guardians; instead, they charged straight towards the Metal Ape Soldier Figurines. Seeing this, a new order was immediately issued in the emergency action plan group chat. Second plan group, move out! Following this command, dozens of Soldier Figurines that had been waiting outside the Tri-Eye Race Seventh Rank Warship quickly rushed into the breach. Before long, dozens of brand-new Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines burst out of the corridor. Upon seeing this, the fifty Metal Ape Soldier Figurines didnt hesitate in the slightest; they set down the Dominate Body and then turned to face the incoming Void Demons. The end was not yet in sight; at this moment, hundreds of Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines once again rushed out from the corridor passageways. These were summoned by Clan elders outside the action group, and together with the Metal Ape Soldier Figurines, they charged at the Void Demons. As for the forty Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines around the Dominate Body, they had a special kind of Energy circulating within them. As soon as the puppet arms touched the Dominate Body lying on the ground, the heavy Seventh Rank Dominate Body astonishedly became a hundred times lighter. Then, with the joint effort of these forty not particularly burly Soldier Figurines, it slowly continued towards the depths of the corridor. These forty Puppet Soldier Figurines were known as [Magnetic Puppet Soldiers], and they contained a special magnetic Feature within their Spectral Energy that enabled them to alter gravity within a certain range. As for why they were not operating alongside the Metal Ape Soldier Figurines, it was because the magnetic Feature had specific limitations. The gravity they manipulated was relative; if one object became lighter, then within a set range, the gravity affecting other objects would correspondingly increase by the same multiple. Of course, they themselves were not affected by this. If we work together with the Metal Giant Ape Soldier Figurines, we are likely not only to fail to increase the efficiency of transportation, but also to cause side effects. Forty Magnetic Puppet Soldiers quickly vanished into the corridors entrance, proceeding towards the rift at the end of the corridor. Behind them, the battle between the Soldier Figurines and Void Demons had reached a feverish intensity, with Soldier Figurines being torn to shreds by Space Law Blades every second. Overall, the Soldier Figurines summoned by the Song Family were at a disadvantage, and as time passed, the scales tilted ever more rapidly against them. Looking back at the Dragon Whale Guardian Statue, out of the thirty, only twelve remained, the Mech Giant projection had long since dissipated, and the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon had already managed to escape the siege of the Dragon Whale Guardians. With no intention of further entangling with the remaining Dragon Whale Guardians, it charged through the corridor towards the exit, ignoring the ongoing pitched battle between Soldier Figurines and Void Demons, vowing to intercept the forty Magnetic Puppet Soldiers before they could leave the Warship. The Prime Ancestors voice rang out in the Warships group communication. Everyone pay attention, have your Soldier Figurines block the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon at all costs, and ignore those Sixth Rank Void Demons! Upon receiving the order, the now outnumbered Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines suddenly turned around, disregarding the Law attacks erupting from the Void Demons ahead of them, and dashed heroically towards the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon. Everyone was well aware that ordinary Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines posed no threat to the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon, but since Soldier Figurines could resurrect infinitely, they had no reservations, even if they could only hold back the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon for a split second. Additionally, dozens of Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines from the third action group guarding outside the Warship quickly poured into the rift, passing by the forty Magnetic Puppet Soldiers without any hesitation, rushing straight towards the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon that had already chased into the corridor. As time flew by, Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines fell rapidly, but their actions were not without effect. With their desperate delays, the forty Magnetic Puppet Soldiers finally reached the end of the corridor. Behind them, amid the indignant roars of the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon, they carried the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominators corpse out of the Seventh Rank Warships wreckage. After that, everything became much more straightforward. Once they were outside the Warship, without the physical obstruction of the Seventh Rank Warship, the numerous Torch Warships of the Song Family were free to display their Divine Skills to the fullest. Under the influence of a special red recall component installed in the Sixth Rank Fearless Ship, there was no need for the Magnetic Puppet Soldiers to continue carrying. The ten-thousand-meter Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominators corpse automatically moved towards the Spatial Wormholes position. Just at that moment, the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon burst out of the rift, and the forty Magnetic Puppet Soldiers didnt even have a chance to react before they were torn apart under the mighty forces of the Space Law. Without the Seventh Rank Warship to reinforce space, the Space Law Might wielded by the Void Demon was unrestricted, and at this very moment, it truly became a child of the void. Numerous Law Locks, formed by the Space Law, swiftly stretched out towards the Dominators corpse fleeing ahead. It was conceivable that once these Space Law chains entwined it, it would be incredibly difficult to recall the Dominators corpse. From outside the Spatial Wormhole, the Fearless Ship broadcast a voice full of vicissitudes. Ridiculous, without the spatial constraints of the Dominator Battleships hull, arent you the only one who has shed their shackles? As soon as these words were spoken, the long whale song echoing through the shattered starry sky could be heard. The gigantic phantom of the Dragon Whale, over a hundred thousand meters in size, instantly bridged the distance of tens of thousands of kilometers, casting a shadow directly over the Seventh Rank Dominators corpse. With this Dragon Whale phantoms protection, the countless Space Law chains could no longer approach and could only watch helplessly as the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominators corpse drifted further and further away from them. Dozens of seconds later, the ten-thousand-meter Dominators corpse was finally summoned close to the Spatial Wormhole and was subsequently taken into the Fearless Ships hull. At this moment, the hearts of all the Song Family Clan members were filled with cheers. Chapter 541 - 288: Stellar Collapse·lv70 Spatial Wormhole Generator Chapter 541: Chapter 288: Stellar Collapselv70 Spatial Wormhole Generator `The Dominate Body was drawn into the Fearless Ship, yet the virtual shadow of the Dragon Whale, which was more than one hundred thousand meters in length and formed entirely from the Power of Space Law, still roamed the starry sky above. The tremendous fluctuations of Space Law enveloped the warships of the Song Clan members, protecting them from the widespread attack of the hundreds to thousands of Space Law Blades that followed from afar. The Dragon Whale State, as a secret technique that can be cultivated by any Law, was inherently both offensive and defensive. When the virtual Law Dragon Whale charged at enemy units, the infinite Power of Laws it carried would cause immense damage to the enemies. And when the virtual Law Dragon Whale enveloped itself, the infinite Power of Laws would actively defend and protect the friendly units underneath its cover. Although this secret technique was the Song familys signature skill, and generally every clan member who reached the Divine Consciousness State Spirit would choose it as their first option, its Might was still determined by the individuals Law Comprehension Degree. ... Under the full-force attack of a Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon, the Dragon Whales that the clan elders could condense themselves were unable to withstand the terrifying attack of the Law Blades, and only the Prime Ancestor of the family, who had reached a senior Sixth Rank level of Law Comprehension, could withstand it. Furthermore, the countless Space Law Blades unleashed by the enemy had expended part of their Might due to various reasons while crossing the tens of thousands of kilometers, which was why they could not pose too great a threat to a Song family Torch Warship. Even so, these Space Blades, which had a comprehension of Space Law far beyond that of an ordinary senior Sixth Rank being, still occasionally breached the defensive cover of the virtual Law Dragon Whale, causing damage to the Zhulu Warships contained within the Dragon Whale shadow. This served as a testament to the extent to which the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon had reached in the mastery of the Space Law. Fortunately, after being weakened by the Law Dragon Whale, the Might of the penetrating Law Blades had reduced to a mere fraction of their original strength, barely causing the Energy Shields of the Zhulu Warships to dim slightly and posing no threat to the lives of the clan elders. Moreover, the people of the Song Family were not the kind to just sit back and take hits. Attention, fire at will. A Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon, whether killed or enslaved, will greatly benefit the family. Following this command, dozens of Zhulu Warships entered the mode for covering fire. The thunderous roar of the artillery from dozens of Super Main Cannons, over a hundred Main Cannons, and tens of thousands of Secondary Cannons lit up the entire starry sky. Even the space bound by the [Containment Tower] on the Immovable Ming King trembled under the fierce artillery fire at this moment. The Might of the Containment Tower component on the Immovable Ming King was limited, and facing such intense artillery fire, the already not-so-stable space around it showed signs of collapsing once more. This was also why the three Battleships and the single Fearless Ship had not fired. They were afraid that if they acted without restraint, the entire starry sky would completely break down under the chaos of the void currents. Although more than 80% of the wreckage of the Dominator Battleship had already been explored, it still retained tremendous value. Not to mention the possibility of other high-quality Starry Sea Oddities, simply the wreckage of the Dominator Battleship itself was highly valuable. As the flagship of the Royal Family of an Overlord-Level Civilization, its Warship Armor was smelted with a large number of rare materials. If they could bring this wreckage back to the Clan, in the future, with the wreckage at the core, the Song family would be able to construct a Super Warship that could dominate the clan. Conversations among the Battleship Captains echoed in the communication channels of the Warships. @All members, nows the time to show all your tricks. If we can bring back this wreckage, the family will certainly reward you handsomely! Although the Battleship Captains knew the likelihood was not high, they still took the initiative to speak out. There was no helping it. Compared to the body of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominator, the value of this Battleship wreckage was equally astonishing, and even if there was only the slightest possibility, they had to strive for it. Nevertheless, the outcome was apparent, as the clan elders, who had already laid out all their cards previously, had no one to speak up now; they were without means to deal with this. Merely collecting a Dominator Body of several thousand kilometers had already used up all their cards, what more a Dominator Battleship that was many times larger in volume? Just as everyone was sighing, the Prime Ancestor inside the Fearless Ship stared intently at the Spatial Wormhole Generator component that had already been loaded in front of him, with a hint of indecision in his eyes. As the one who opened the veins of the Song Clan, and having developed the family to this extent over the long span of nearly three thousand five hundred years, how could he not have had his own encounters? In fact, even though the Flagship currently already had the [Dragon Whale Guard Soldier Figurine Tree], [Void Exiles], Energy Shield, Top Rank Super Main Cannon, Warship Armor, and other five components enhanced to Seventh Rank, he still had a reserve of a Seventh Rank Dominant True Spirit. What he was unsure of now was whether or not to use this Dominant True Spirit on the Spatial Wormhole Generator component, and whether enhancing the Spatial Wormhole Generator to Seventh Rank would indeed ensure a connection between this place and the Dragon Spine Continent across the two Star Domains. If it were possible, then all would be well, and the subsequent plans could proceed smoothly. But if even after enhancing it to Seventh Rank, the maximum connectivity distance of the spatial wormhole was still not sufficient to link both places, then all their planning would be in vain. Moreover, for a considerable time into the future, he would be without the reserve of the Dominant True Spirit. For a Fearless Ship, especially one that was about to be engulfed in an endless vortex, that was not good news.` Chapter 542 - 288: Stellar Collapse · lv70 Spatial Wormhole Generator_2 Chapter 542: Chapter 288: Stellar Collapse lv70 Spatial Wormhole Generator_2 Although the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys Dominant Body had been obtained, lets not forget, it is the body of a seventh Rank domineering creature. To extract Dominant Origin Blood and the Dominant True Spirit from it without the intervention of a creature of a similar rank will require a very long time, at least starting from five hundred years. Thinking this, he opened the attribute panel of the [Spatial Wormhole Generator] component. Spatial Wormhole Generator lv69 Quality: Gold Trait 1: Enhance warship spatial resistance by 7900 Trait 2: Component buffer time reduced by 40% ... Trait 3: The distance that the spatial wormhole can connect tripled Trait 4: Random wormhole gates without charge Trait 5: Wormhole Domain Consumption: 700000/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Provides a destination coordinate; based on the warships current location as the starting point, it creates a spatial wormhole connecting both coordinates, the current maximum distance of the wormhole: 3 billion light-years (1 billion x 3). Charge: 1 hour; buffer: 6 years ... The component has already been enhanced to lv69, and with just one more level of enhancement, its attributes will undergo an earth-shattering change. His gaze fell on the [Effect] category of the attribute panel, and after the enhancement to the sixth rank, the furthest distance this golden component could connect with a wormhole had already reached 3 billion light-years. This distance was unimaginably vast; consider that even the entire diameter of the Torch Human Civilizations galaxy cluster is scarcely a billion light-years. Regrettably, even so, after trying the coordinates of Dragon Spine Continent, the answer he received was that it was not within the connectable distance. And according to the previous sixth rank enhancement pattern of this component, if it were enhanced by one more rank, this maximum distance could once again increase by ten times, reaching 30 billion light-years. In that case, the possibility of connecting with the Star Domain where Dragon Spine Continent was located would not be small. After some hesitation, the Prime Ancestor finally decided to enhance it, and the reason was quite simple. During a recent battle projection with Blade Coins, he had deliberately distracted himself to inspect the interior of the energy reaction chamber of the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys Dominator Battleship, confirming that its energy reaction chamber was not damaged. This detail was significant and was the primary reason that made him make the final decision. What is the purpose of the energy reaction chamber? It serves as the power source for the operation of a warship, akin to the heart of a warship. As long as this energy reaction chamber was undamaged, all that was needed afterward was to supply the corresponding reaction materials, and there was a high probability that the Dominator Battleship could once again operate normally, which was the key point. If a Dominator Battleship could operate normally, it implies that it could be used like a standard seventh rank Torch Warship. As for what such a seventh rank combat power could bring to the Song family, the possibilities were numerous. Take the simplest example; with the aid of this warship, the efficiency of extracting the Primordial Blood and Dominant True Spirit from the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys Dominant Body would undoubtedly multiply countless times. ... In the warships magnetic field communication group chat, the Prime Ancestors calm voice once again echoed. All those with control components strengthened to the fifth rank or above, stay. The rest of the clan members return to Dragon Spine Continent within two hours. After returning to Dragon Spine Continent, be sure to follow the arrangements of Xuancangs avatar. Shi Yuan, you return with the others as well! Xuancang, have your projection immediately seal off the relevant area of the Zhuifire Plains on Dragon Spine Continent. Additionally, within 24 hours, set up a Super Regenerative Illusion Realm that covers the entire Zhuifire Plains. If one is not enough, build two; if two are not enough, build three. In any case, do not be stingy with the Floating Land Origin, just a set of several hundred strands of sixth-rank Floating Land Origin... ` As these commands were successively issued, a heavy weight settled in the hearts of all the clan elders. Although no one asked what the Prime Ancestors goal was, everyone understood that this was surely a significant move against that distant, super-gigantic Dominator Battleship, and perhaps even included the Half-Step Seventh Rank Level Void Demon. We shall heed the Prime Ancestors command! No one asked for reasons. For the Prime Ancestor of the family, all members of the Song Family Clan maintained absolute trust. It was he who had led the family to its current state, and it was he who had always ensured the familys high cohesion. If there was one person in the entire Torch Human Civilization who would not harm the family, it would certainly be the Prime Ancestor. Whirring! In the midst of countless engine roars, the majority of the Torch Warships began to turn, rushing into the spatial wormholes behind them, heading to the transfer warship stationed at the asteroid belt. In the end, in this stellar battlefield, fewer than twenty warships were left, equipped with Fifth Rank Level control componentsorange in quality. Not many clan elders possessed these. ... Apart from this stellar battlefield, on the far distant Dragon Spine Continent. As a Starry Sea Floating Land of Fifth Rank, the Dragon Spine Continent was almost brimming with various rare resources everywhere. However, its diameter of over ten light-years meant there were inevitably some desolate lands. The Zhuifire Plains was one such place. Stretching a million kilometers from north to south, and four hundred thousand from east to west, the Zhuifire Plains was a well-known wasteland on the Dragon Spine Continent. Legend had it that the Zhuifire Plains formed millions of years ago, after a gigantic asteroid impact, and even today, the land is still scorched, barren of any grass. On this day, hundreds of Sword Family Torch Warships warped to this location, and from those ships, an assortment of precise machinery was deployed. They were quickly assembled in various corners of the Zhuifire Plains into a super large-scale healing Illusion Realm. In the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, the engines of the Fearless Ship at the forefront of all warships suddenly roared. Song Xuancang had brought news that the family had already made all the preparations the day before, so there were no more hesitations. Intense spatial fluctuations erupted around the Fearless Ship, and in the next second, the ten-kilometer-long Torch Warship disappeared from the front of the Song familys array of warships. Tens of thousands of kilometers away, the Fearless Ship reappeared. Accompanied by the warship emerging from the void, numerous hidden Traces of Law were activated. In a short span of time, the warships hull endured the impact of hundreds of Traces of Law. As a Sixth Rank Level Torch Warship, the Fearless Ships length reached a staggering ten thousand meters. With such a massive volume, coupled with the fact that it had teleported out of nowhere, it naturally triggered a myriad of void traces. However, under the Energy Shield and Warship Armor of the Prime Ancestors Flagship, which had all been enhanced to Seventh-Rank, these void traces caused some disturbances, but were still unable to inflict catastrophic damage on the warship. Several hundred thousand meters to the side, the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon, which had been unwillingly hovering around the wrecks of warships since the day before, immediately noticed the teleporting Fearless Ship. It roared several times, and then the power of Space Law swirled around it, preparing to charge straight at the Fearless Ship. At that moment, nearly ten beams of artillery fire shot from afar, piercing the vast distance and hitting the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon in succession. The might of these artillery beams was not particularly strong, but they each inflicted various special effects on the body of the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon. Frost, vines, Spatial Imprisonment, time deceleration, and so on. These negative effects acted together, causing the flight speed of the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon, which was almost like spatial teleportation, to suddenly falter and slow down significantly. Seeing this, the Prime Ancestor seized the opportunity and directly activated the [Spatial Wormhole Generator], already strengthened to level 70 by him. Whirring! The surrounding space vibrated, and the starry sky trembled. Under a Seventh-Rank Golden Sanctuary Component, the space originally fixed by the [Condensed Space Tower] completely collapsed at this moment. An enormous spatial vortex passage took shape at an indescribable speed. Tens of thousands of meters away, binding effects gradually failing and just as the Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Demon was about to break free from the restraints, another near ten artillery shots thundered through the void, trapping it again in a host of adverse conditions, preventing it from damaging the not yet fully formed spatial wormhole. ` Chapter 543 - 289: Family Rewards Chapter 543: Chapter 289: Family Rewards It was precisely the several seconds of delay that decided the course of all the subsequent strategies. By the time the half-step seventh-rank Void Demon struggled free from various negative states, the Fearless Ship had already successfully completed its next move. Of course, it wasnt that the entrance to the spatial wormholes had taken shape in less than twenty seconds. Since a fixed point of arrival coordinates was needed, the Spatial Wormhole Generators activated component this time was its regular ability, not the charge-free random wormhole door Feature. The conventional creation of a spatial wormhole requires one hour of charging and concentration, and even though the Fearless Ship was equipped with special components to reduce charging time, it still needed half an hour, which was far from enough. At this moment, what the Prime Ancestor activated was another Feature of the Spatial Wormhole Generator component: the Wormhole Domain. When this Feature was successfully activated, the half-step seventh-rank Void Demon had also been traveling through it. However, its spatial Innate Gift was just as pale and feeble in face of the absolutely enclosed Wormhole Domain. ... No matter how it bombarded, it could not break through the spatial walls of the Wormhole Domain. Thus, half an hour later, under its angry and unwilling gaze, the entrance to the spatial wormhole with a diameter of one hundred thousand kilometers completely coalesced into form. As the creator of this spatial wormhole, the Fearless Ship had absolute control over it, and with the shift in the Prime Ancestors thoughts, a strong suction force emanated from within the spatial wormhole entrance. The force of this suction was not only affecting the nearby Dominator Battleship wreckage, but the half-step seventh-rank Void Demon was also included. The madness in its crimson eyes slowly dissipated, turning into strands of panic, but before the half-step seventh-rank Void Demon could retreat, several special chains shot out abruptly from the Fearless Ship. It might have been the extra boosting from the Wormhole Domain or the uniqueness of the chains themselves. Either way, it seemed as if space did not exist before them; no sooner had they shot out from the Fearless Ships body than they had already crossed the intervening space and directly penetrated near the half-step seventh-rank Void Demon. Even the Space Law could not hinder them in the slightest; the chains brutally pierced through the flesh of the Void Demon and instantly locked its entire body. Under the pull of these chains, the Fearless Ship and the half-step seventh-rank Void Demon slowly disappeared into the spatial wormhole entrance behind them. Of course, along with them was the wreckage of the Dominator Battleship, stretching tens of thousands of kilometers. In the moment before the Fearless Ship completely vanished into the spatial wormhole, the temporary communication component on the Cang Mang Wuji, far away, received a final command. Return to Dragon Spine! ... The Zhuifire Plains remained sweltering hot, desolate, and seemingly no different from before. But that was only the surface. Inside the grand Illusion Realm, a colossal wreck of a spaceship tens of thousands of kilometers in length was slowly emerging from a giant spatial vortex gateway above the Vault of Heaven of the Zhuifire Plains. This scene was incredibly shocking; if witnessed by outsiders, it would undoubtedly cause an earthquake within the entire Chenxing Principality and perhaps even disturb the upper echelons of the Yaohan Kingdom. However, concealed by the super-large complex Illusion Realm, this event did not cause any disturbance. Looking tens of thousands of miles away at another part of the Vault of Heaven, where three battleships and several dozen Torch Warships jointly suppressed a Void Demon. Under the enhancement of the original rules of the Dragon Spine Continent, the half-step seventh-rank Void Demon had been suppressed from the start. By the time the Fearless Ship had completely drawn over the wreckage of the Dominator Battleship, the hundred-kilometer level Torch Warship also joined the battlefield at the first opportunity, further tilting the balance of the battle. A few dozen minutes later, the half-step seventh-rank Void Demon was thoroughly subdued. Shiyuan, its your turn to perform the Enslavement. With a half-step seventh-rank Void Demon, even if something happens to me in the future, it will be enough to deter many external forces! Elder Ancestor, you... Song Shiyuan, inside the Immovable Ming King, wanted to say more but was immediately interrupted. Enough, dont you know the saying, Dont put all your eggs in one basket? Or do you still need my instruction on this common sense? Furthermore, have the orders passed down: concerning the matter of the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys Dominator, all participants are forbidden to reveal a single word about it, or they will face the clans law! ... Dragon Spine Secret Realm, the middle of Dragon Whale Mountain. Ever since arriving here almost five years ago, Song Chi had not taken a step away. Although higher up there were even more Manifested Laws waiting for his Comprehension, the Cultivation of secret techniques was currently the top priority. Fortunately, heaven rewards the diligent. Over the nearly five years, Song Chis progress in the Cultivation of secret techniques was quite satisfactory. Rising from before the space inheritance stele, Song Chi stepped to the edge position of the mountains midway platform. With a thought, strands of Spatial Law began to coalesce around him. These Spatial Laws were very ephemeral, far from being as condensed as what the Clan Elders of his family could gather, but Song Chis control over these laws was still extremely high. Under his deliberate control, these Spatial Laws continued to converge and eventually formed an ethereal Dragon Whale. The phantom of the Dragon Whale circled around Song Chi, and it seemed as though one could hear the distant and profound call of a Dragon Whale resonating in the ear. Indeed, over five years, he had successfully mastered this offensive and defensive secret technique. Furthermore, he had learned a second secret technique, the same one from the space inheritance stele he had seen before: the Ruins Returning Slash. When he had first reached this midway platform more than four years previously, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree was barely 0.12%, not yet meeting the threshold to Cultivate the Ruins Returning Slash, so he had to start with the Dragon Whale State. However, although the progress of Law Comprehension was slowed during the Cultivation of secret techniques, it was not completely stagnant. Chapter 544 - 289: Family Reward_2 Chapter 544: Chapter 289: Family Reward_2 Three years after reaching this midpoint on the mountains slope, Song Chi not only mastered the secret technique Dragon Whale State, but also used an intermediate Space Law Crystal to raise his comprehension of spatial laws to 0.15%. Only then did he hurriedly begin to cultivate Ruins Returning Slash. Perhaps because he was already following the path of spatial laws, his comprehension speed for this space-based secret technique was very fast; in just half the time it took to master Dragon Whale State, he mastered this second secret technique. In addition, during this year and a half, his comprehension degree of spatial laws had also improved from 0.15% to 0.17%. The speed was still quite decent, considering that he spent most of his time cultivating secret techniques. To have made this much progress was already quite remarkable. Suddenly, the phantom of the Dragon Whale began to dissipate rapidly, but the scattered power of spatial laws quickly reconvened, and soon a ten-centimeter long void light condensed beside Song Chi. It was none other than the Return to Ruins Light, formed by the Ruins Returning Slash secret technique. Despite the fact that he had just begun to learn this technique, and that the formed Return to Ruins Light was exceptionally small, the cutting force and the annihilating power of returning to ruins wrapped within it were extremely intense; its might was quite considerable. ... Of course, this was a feature of the Ruins Returning Slash itself and did not conceal the truth that he had only just begun to control this technique, with many aspects still obscure and incomprehensible in its execution. It seems I need to continue practicing, but right now theres no time for that. If I calculate carefully, the ten years are nearly up; its time to leave the Dragon Spine Secret Realm! Otherwise, my comprehension of the laws will solidify into the deficient laws of the Secret Realm and Ill no longer be able to correct them into the laws of the Starry Sea. As he was thinking, a familiar figure appeared in Song Chis visionit was the family head, Song Xuancang. However, this time it was not a projected avatar, but the actual person of the family head. With the blessing of a vast amount of spatial laws, Song Xuancangs speed ascending the mountain was extremely fast. Although he was stepping steadily like Song Chi, one step at a time, from Song Chis perspective, it seemed as if he was folding massive amounts of space with each step, managing to cover hundreds, if not thousands, of meters. Space contraction? This was a term that instinctively formed in Song Chis mind, but before he could think further, Song Xuancang had already arrived in front of him. Family head! Song Chi respectfully spoke. Song Xuancang nodded, smiling faintly, and said softly, How have these ten years of effort fared? Not bad! Without much thought, Song Chi immediately gave his most honest answer from the heart. He didnt know the data on law comprehension for the other clan members but he believed his ten years of gains were fairly good. The smile remained on Song Xuancangs face, but he did not continue to inquire. Lets go, its time to leave. For the next few decades, you wont be able to enter the Dragon Spine Secret Realm again. Only when your law comprehension is completely assimilated into the laws of the Starry Sea will you be able to enter the Secret Realm a second time to perceive them! Song Chi nodded and then followed the family head down the mountain. This time Song Xuancangs speed returned to normal, and Song Chi knew this was because of him, but there was nothing he could do. His bodys spatial law comprehension determined the pacethey couldnt go any faster. As they were about to leave the Secret Realm, Song Xuancang softly glanced at Song Chi and then quietly said, The information you provided about the wreckage of the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys Dominator Battleship has contributed greatly to the clan. After discussion among the clan elders and several ancestors, we have listed several reward schemes. You can think about what you urgently need first. Upon hearing this, a light shone in Song Chis eyes, and he whispered to himself, indeed. When he decided to report the news of the battlefield in the Ancient Star Domain, he had guessed that the clan might reward him additionally because after all, it pertained to opportunities at the Seventh Rank Level. Now it seemed his earlier thoughts had been validated. His eyes flickered, quickly contemplating what resources or parts Cang Qiong and he himself needed the most. The entrance and exit to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm were mysterious. At least Song Chi still had no clear idea about the specific locations of these entrances and exits because each time he went in or out, the place was different. Although he was somewhat puzzled about this, he did not dwell on it too much. The Dragon Spine Secret Realm, as an original secret realm, is one of the pillars of our familys heritage; naturally, the level of importance placed on it by the clan is extremely high. All of this is for the protection of this secret realm. Once out of the secret realm, Song Chi subconsciously closed his eyes, his whole body seeming to cheer as he fully immersed himself in the aura of the external Starry Sea. Though the Dragon Spine Secret Realm is good, with its endless manifestation of Primordial Laws, and where one can comprehend the Laws at an astonishing pace, it ultimately cannot compare to the Shattered Starry Sea. The laws within are deficient; no one could endure spending years there without change. Following the family head to the Ancestral Hall, this time there were no many clan elders and ancestors, just him and the family head. Before he could speak, Song Xuancang made a light gesture with his hand, and soon Song Chi saw a virtual screen appearing before him. Multiple columns of text were displayed on the virtual screen. Option One: One silver component of your choice + one red component of your choice + 10 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin + one certificate for a Fourth-Rank Enslaved Creature Option Two: One silver component of your choice + one certificate for a Fifth-Rank Enslaved Creature + one orange component of your choice Option Three: Three red components of your choice + four orange components of your choice + one certificate for a Fifth-Rank Enslaved Creature His gaze swept over the three options listed on the screen, and a trace of indecision flashed through Song Chis eyes. He immediately discounted Option Three; despite the greater number of components it offered, the real difference between red components and silver components was like the difference between heaven and earth. Moreover, he was currently short of intermediate-high rank resources, so it wouldnt be easy to enhance all seven components if he picked them. He hesitated between Option One and Two; he could accept either plan, and found it difficult to choose between them. After a moment of hesitation, Song Chi asked a seemingly unrelated question: Family head, I have not claimed the sequential resource subsidy for the past ten years... Without waiting for him to finish, Song Xuancang, seated at the top of the great hall, gestured again, and a large sphere of light suddenly appeared in front of Song Chi. Within the sphere of light, there were vast amounts of resources C the sequential resources he had not yet claimed in over ten years. 42,000 Titanium Crystals, 2,800 Law Stones, 2,800 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 28,000 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin... Seeing this wealth of resources, Song Chi made his decision. Family head, I choose Option Two! With the addition of a few thousand strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and the dozen or so strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin he already possessed, he could easily enhance the [Enslavement Medal] to Fifth Rank. Without this restriction, the value of a Fifth-Rank Level enslaved creature was obviously far greater to him. Lets not forget that the [Enslavement Mark: Frenzy] feature can temporarily boost the combat power of an enslaved creature by a full rank, though it cannot exceed the enhancement limit of the component. However, the upper limit of the red epic components is Sixth Rank, just enough to affect a Fifth-Rank enslaved creature. A ready-to-fight Sixth-Rank combat presence C theres no need to say what that means. It would be equivalent to a once-off Sixth-Rank combat power summoning card, able to turn the tide of battle at the most dangerous moments for the Cang Qiong. As Song Chi made his choice, the two headed to the Family Merit Hall. According to the family head, the three items from Option Two could be freely chosen by him from the Merit Hall. Well... the kind where you can pick anything from below the 100th floor. Song Chi had a clear goal and went straight to the 80th floor of the Merit Tower. He had already visited the first 79 floors, so now that he had the opportunity, he naturally had to see what the 80th floor had to offer. Moreover, the pattern for the exchangeable items in the Family Merit Hall has always been that the higher you go, the more precious and valuable the items. PS: Theres one more chapter to be added as a reward, but it will be late. PS2: What do you think of this reward? Chapter 547 - 291: New Round of Enhancement for Cang Qiong Chapter 547: Chapter 291: New Round of Enhancement for Cang Qiong ` Staring at the brand-new attributes panel in front of him, Song Chis eyes sparkled with excitement visible to the naked eye. The attribute increase after the enhancement to lv50 was secondary, what truly mattered was the Red (1/3) wording in the [Neutron Star Core Armor] Quality column. It meant that his previous guess wasnt wrong. This piece of red-quality Warship Armor could indeed autonomously absorb similar Neutron Star Remains to enhance its own quality. Although it was somewhat different from what he expected a single Neutron Star Remain wasnt enough to directly complete the [Neutron Star Core Armor]s upgrade, requiring three instead this was still enough to delight him. The current situation was no longer like the past. A decade ago, the red epic-quality [Neutron Star Core Armor] was considered one of the highest-quality components on the Cang Qiong, but things had changed. As Song Chis horizons broadened and with the installation of new high-rank components, the [Neutron Star Core Armor] had long lost its initial luster. ... Due to the quality limitations of this component, it could no longer be considered top-rank, at best it was only top-rank in attributes. Not to mention others, just the awards he chose in the Merit Tower, he had the opportunity to select a higher-quality silver legend Warship Armor component, but its attribute rarity was far less superb than that of [Neutron Star Core Armor], which was why it was ultimately dismissed. Whether it was Neutron Star Fission or Neutron Star Core Pulse, these two features were particularly favored by Song Chi. In recent years, as silver and gold components were installed on Cang Qiong, Song Chi was somewhat dissatisfied with the [Neutron Star Core Armor]s quality. Originally, he had thought about whether he could enhance the Cultivation Secret Realm to the seventh rank in the future, then try to advance the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] to see if he could get the seventh-rank [Silver Apple]. This plan was obviously very difficult to achieve, and he was prepared for it and didnt hold much hope. But unexpectedly, this dilemma was directly resolved now. After the joy, Song Chi, who turned back, focused again on the (1/3) line of text. The [Neutron Star Core Armor] being able to advance on its own was indeed great news, but he couldnt be too optimistic. Neutron Star Remains were rare to begin with, and he needed two more, which was a long journey ahead. The second component to enhance, there wasnt much to consider, with just a few high-quality components on Cang Qiong, only the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] could form a combo effect with [Neutron Star Core Armor]. Currently at lv45 enhancement level, this silver energy shield didnt make Song Chi hesitate for long; he directly enhanced it to lv50. Despite the considerable expenditure of high-rank resources, its contribution to Cang Qiongs combat power was tangible, particularly when paired with the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component. The two fifth-rank components together became like the thickest two layers of turtle shell around Cang Qiongs hull. (I wont list the attributes, no objections, right?) The third component to be enhanced was originally the newly installed [Final Blessing] component, but considering the strain on the warships energy supply after several components had been enhanced to the fifth rank, he advanced the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] from lv50 to lv59 first. Of course, the fifth-rank Floating Land Origin he had on hand was just over ten strands, not enough to complete this enhancement. In the end, Song Chi had to return to the outside world, using all [Divine Tempering Fruits] and 40 [Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Fruits] to exchange for enough fifth-rank Floating Land Origin from multiple Clan Elders, finally succeeding in enhancing it to lv59. While it wasnt a great-rank increase, it still significantly improved the energy supply efficiency, allowing him to continue enhancing other components with peace of mind. Soon, after consuming a large number of zero, first, second, third, and fourth-rank Floating Land Origins, as well as Titanium Crystals and Law Stones, the [Final Blessing] component was successfully enhanced to lv50. After the fifth rank, this components repair effect saw a significant increase. Final Blessing lv50 Quality: Silver Feature: Final Blessing Feature 2: Buffer time reduction of 30% Feature 3: Doubling of repair effect Feature 4: Additional accumulation of 1 usage Consumption: 60,000/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Uses: 2/2; Buffer: 9.8 hours Effect: Upon activation, immediately repairs 64% (32%2) of the Warship Armor, restores 64% (32%x2) of the Energy Shield Values, and repairs 34% (17%2) of the hull. ... Regrettably, while the standard repair effect had greatly increased, the Final Blessing feature itself remained unchanged, as it was a fixed feature. But this did not discount the fact that this feature was indeed an extremely superb one. After all, it wasnt just about simply restoring the hull, Warship Armor, and Energy Shield to their pristine condition. The truly powerful effect lay in another aspect: even if the Warship Armor was utterly destroyed, and the Energy Shield had overloaded, as long as the warship itself had not sunk, activating this feature could fully restore them. Well, to put it dramatically, this feature was akin to giving Cang Qiong a second life; no matter how dire the initial encounter, as long as it wasnt annihilated, there was a chance to start over. As for its five-year buffer time, with the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature of [Purusa Zen Seal], it was actually just one year, which was acceptable. In the subsequent time, Song Chi began a full-scale enhancement of various other components within Cang Qiong. ` Chapter 548 - 291: Cang Qiongs New Round of Enhancement_2 Chapter 548: Chapter 291: Cang Qiongs New Round of Enhancement_2 ` [Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon]lv40lv50 [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm]lv40lv50 [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher]lv40lv50 [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele]lv44lv50 [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon]lv39lv40 ... [Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane]lv30lv40 [Void Membrane]lv30lv40 [Proportional Scaling Instrument]lv39lv40 [Abnormal Status Purifier]lv39lv40 The sequential enhancement of this string of components makes the immense increase in the Cang Qiongs combat power imaginable. If it could be said that at the time of the challenge to the Pusuo Heritage Tower, the Cang Qiong already possessed the combat power of a conventional Fourth Rank, under the Neutron Star Fission feature, it had the ability to instantaneously kill ordinary Fourth Rank lifeforms. Then after this round of enhancement, the Cang Qiong must already have the combat power at the peak of the Fourth Rank, and if it were to use Neutron Star Fission, the Purusa Zen Seal, and other trump cards, it might even have the possibility of killing a half-step Fifth Rank lifeform. In his joy, Song Chi turned his head to find his expression filled with bitterness. The explosive increase in the flagships power came with the consequence that the batch of middle and high-rank resources they had just acquired was once again exhausted. He had originally wanted to continue enhancing the [Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon], [Shadow Breaker Cannon], [Peeping Spirit Eyes], and several other components, but now the resources in his hands had once again hit rock bottom, forcing him to heave a helpless sigh. The combat power of the Torch Warship is strong enough, and its common to fight across levels, but its just too expensive... On this trip to the Duchy Capital Star Domain, the information about the Ether Crystal must be prioritized. As long as the Ruins Market can be promoted to Third Rank, just the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform alone would be able to synthesize 100 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin every month, which would be 1200 threads in a year. By then, I should have a lot more leeway... Thinking this, Song Chi recalled the Cang Qiong. He didnt continue to stay in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market but returned to the outside world. Although there was no uncomfortable feeling in the Ruins Market Secret Realm like in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, his law comprehension still needed the assimilation and correction of the Starry Sea Law, and it was not feasible to stay in the market all the time. In the courtyard, Song Chi, seated cross-legged, held a low-level Space Law Crystal in his hand. Using the Starry Sea Secret Realm to repair his law comprehension, he was also enhancing his law comprehension degree, maximizing the use of his time in this way. When he was tired, he would rest directly, and occasionally he would enter the Ruins Market to cultivate and familiarize himself with the two secret techniques, ultimately returning to a normal life. However, he couldnt continue this indefinitely as circumstances wouldnt allow it. After staying in the pulse for three days and handling all matters, Song Chi knew he had to leave; otherwise, it wouldnt be long before the family head would actively come to urge him. Before leaving, Song Chi called over his sister, Song Ting. Ten years had passed, and now nearly eight years since this girls awakening, her [Purple Grace] had already advanced to a Spectral Airship, and with the considerable resource support from dad and mom, she might even assault the Second Rank Escort Ship in a few more years. Looking at Song Ting, who had matured in temperament over nearly eight years of experience exploring the Alien Star Domain, and was no longer as freewheeling as before, Song Chi instinctively felt a little dazed. Before he knew it, he too was 50 years old, and it was already 20 years since his own awakening. Bro! The call that came to his ears brought his thoughts back to reality. Shaking his head, Song Chi suppressed the slight sentimentality at the bottom of his heart and spoke softly: Girl, send over the detailed attribute chart of your warship, and let your brother take a look... In the past, the girl would certainly have snorted proudly, but now it was different. Song Ting obediently sent the warship attribute chart of her [Purple Grace] over. [Name: Purple Grace] [Model: Torch-Spectral Airship] [Level: lv19] [Basic Components: White Torch Warship Hull lv19, Spiritual Photon Cannon (Blue) lv29, Dark Energy Flame Cannon (Blue) lv29, Bronze Warship Armor (Blue) lv29, Kinetic Hyper Base Engine (Purple) lv29, Repulsion Shield (Purple) lv29, Searcher Radar (Blue) lv29, Spectral Cultivation Room lv19 (8/8)] [Additional Components:...] ` ` [Materials: Zero Rank Floating Land Origin 1040 strands, First Rank Floating Land Origin 980 strands, Second Rank Floating Land Origin 600 strands, Third Rank Floating Land Origin 200 strands, Mercury Crystal 24 tons, Primary Nutrient Elixir, Fresh Water...] After reading through the attribute chart, Song Chis thoughts spun rapidly. It was clear that the girls parents had given her ample support. With just a First Rank, she had two Purple Quality base components and one Purple Quality Soldier Figurine Tree Component, all of them enhanced to their limits. Seeing Song Chi deep in thought, Song Ting didnt speak and disturb him; she knew he must be considering how to match various components for her. Soon after, Song Chi took out several items from the Ancestral Torch. A piece of Orange Quality warship armor, an Orange Quality Annihilation Beam Cannon, a Purple Quality radar, plus a strand of Purple Top Rank Fire Source obtained in trade from a Fire Elemental Life a few years ago. Beyond that, there were 2000 strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 strands of Third-Rank Floating Land Origin, and 500 Titanium Crystals. Seeing these items, the brightness in Song Tings eyes intensified, and she did not decline them. As a member of the Song Familys Seventh Sequence, she had a reliable understanding of her older brothers assets and thus didnt feel much of a psychological burden. Of course, she was naturally filled with gratitude. Thank you, Brother! ... After greeting his elders, Cang Qiong soon vanished into the depths of the clouds in the sky. This time, his journey was not to begin exploring the Alien Star Domain but to head to the familys private Spatial Stargate outside of the Dragon Spine Continent. Although the Song Family had just acquired a Spatial Wormhole Generator, they could only keep it under wraps until the family had sufficient strength. It couldnt be flaunted in the Dinghai Star Domain, so for a long time to come, the method of travel for the members of the Song Family Clan likely wouldnt change. Of course, this was only in the Dinghai Star Domain. In the Alien Star Domain territories under the familys control, the Spatial Wormhole Generator would soon be put to use. Song Chi arrived at an inconvenient time, with many clan members queued at the Teleportation Star Gate. It seemed he would have to wait a few days for his turn. As for revealing his identity, he knew it would be useful; after all, being the current Seventh Sequence of the family was no light title. If people knew it was him, it was highly likely that those in line ahead would step aside instantly. However, Song Chi chose not to do so. It wasnt just because of the high profile but also because he wasnt in a rush. Yet, he still underestimated his current influence. Even though he hadnt turned off the warships Energy Shield, the keen-eyed clan members around him still recognized his identity through some of Cang Qiongs subtle features. Its the Seventh Prince, make way, everyone make way! Seventh Prince! In a mix of excitement and respect, the clan members ahead in the queue voluntarily cleared a path for him. Song Chi was truly surprised but accepted the kind gesture from the clan members all the same. Thank you, everyone! ... In the southern part of the Dinghai Star Domain, the stargates transport station. This colossal ring-shaped orbital Transfer Station, as always, teemed with tens of thousands of Torch Warships of various ranks, vigilantly proclaiming its usual state of congestion and bustle. This time, Song Chi was wiser. He deliberately concealed some of Cang Qiongs distinctive features that might reveal its identity before going to sign up for a ticket. Without the convenience of his Song Family Clan identity and position as the Seventh Sequence, he unsurprisingly ended up in a queue scheduled for a week later. No plans to return to the Ruins Market Secret Realm, he took out a Low-Level Space Law Crystal and quietly began comprehending it within Cang Qiong. Seven days later, he managed to reach the Golden Lion Star Domain through the Spatial Stargate. Upon arrival, if he wanted to travel to the Duchy Capital Star Domain, he would have to continue southwards across the Golden Lion Star Domain, where another Transfer Station lay in the Star Domains southern part. Passing through that Transfer Station would allow him to continue his journey to the Golden Wind Star Domain, one of the Principality of Chenxings three core Star Domains. From the inception of the Principality of Chenxing, there were only the three Star Domains of Golden Dragon, Golden Wind, and Golden Horn. Over the following millennia, the territory expanded from these three core Star Domains, culminating in todays twelve major Star Domains of the Duchy. Moreover, there was one thing that piqued Song Chis curiosity. The Golden Wind Star Domain was the well-known territory of the Eagle Family. While it did not exercise complete control over the Dinghai Star Domain like the Song family, it was still considered the Eagle Familys private land. ` Chapter 549 - 292: Top Rank Starry Sea Secret Realm [Law Tree] Chapter 549: Chapter 292: Top Rank Starry Sea Secret Realm [Law Tree] ` Based on some information that Song Chi knew, two thousand years ago, the Eagle Family still had enough control over the Golden Wind Star Domain, but over the past thousand years, this control had been continuously weakening. According to the reports of the intelligence department under the External Affairs Hall of the family, the Golden Wind Star Domain is now considered the most chaotic among all the star domains within the duchy. As for the reason, over ninety percent of the duchys citizens would attribute it to the internal power struggles within the Eagle Family, and this was no secret to the middle and high-ranking officials of the entire duchy. However, interestingly, the intelligence department of the Song Familys External Affairs Hall had a different explanation. Internal power strife within the Eagle Family was only one of the reasons. Additionally, the heads of other star domains within the duchy also intentionally supported certain forces within the Golden Wind Star Domain. ... In such circumstances, the order within the Golden Wind Star Domain naturally wasnt good... As for why they would do this? Its simply because of their covetousness for this star domain, which spans over 4,000 light-years in diameter. While various powers under the Torch Human Civilization might extend their influences in Alien Star Domains, how could those territories in the unknown Alien Territories be compared with the domains within the internal community of the Torchlight Humanity galaxy cluster? To put it simply, the territories controlled in Alien Star Domains are just like duckweed without roots, where one could easily encounter various kinds of existential crises, and usually, its the kind that results in the deaths of millions of members of a force. Throughout the long history of Torch Human Civilization, such events have happened far too many times. For example, the Dinghai Song Family had such an incident a few hundred years ago. If I remember correctly, it was about a Fifth Rank resource Floating Land where an Alien Star Domain development area was established. According to records, the development area had lasted for nearly three hundred years with millions of family members under its command. However, it was wiped out overnight by an unknown civilizations fleet. Even a Fourth Rank Clan Elder stationed there fell, with more than ninety percent of the millions of clan members slaughtered. In response, although the family sent numerous investigation teams later, only a handful of people returned, with the final result being summed up in just one sentence. Suspected to be a High-level Alien civilization of a technological aspect, do not engage in conflict! It is precisely because such events occur from time to time that territories within the internal community of Torchlight Humanity are so precious. With the vast expanse of Torch Human Civilization backing them, at the very least, no High-level Alien civilization would dare to openly invade the Torch Human territories and massacre Torch Human citizens. Without continuing to think about these things, Song Chi controlled the Cang Qiong and burst out of the Transfer Station, quickly disappearing into the eternal darkness of the outside world. Once some distance from the Star Gate Transfer Station, the [Purple River Translocation Device] was activated. The Golden Lion Star Domain was developed hundreds of years earlier than the Dinghai Star Domain, and its area is only larger, not smaller, with a diameter exceeding two thousand light-years. If one were to actually travel through the Starry Sea using a warships lightspeed cruise, it would take at least two thousand years, and even a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain would be exhausted to death. The Lv30 [Purple River Translocation Device] has a maximum translocation distance of 100 light-years, which, to be honest, is quite ordinary. It is said that enhanced Fourth Rank or higher Orange Quality translocation components could translocate hundreds to nearly a thousand light-years in a single jump. Nevertheless, Song Chi found this acceptable. Including the components buffer time, it would take just over a month at most. As for the Golden Lion Star Domains star charts, the family had always been updating them in real time, and Song Chi had prepared for this in advance. Since the current [Peeping Spirit Eyes] no longer had the Star Chart Collector feature, he naturally wouldnt make such a low-level mistake. The order within the Golden Lion Star Domain is very good. Over the span of more than a month, no hitches occurred en route. However, after successfully transporting to the Golden Wind Star Domain via the southern transfer station of the Golden Lion, another ten days passed. After arriving at the Golden Wind Star Domain, Song Chis actions remained the same as before, relying solely on the [Purple River Translocation Device] to make the journey. Whenever the component entered buffering, he would directly comprehend the Law of Space in the suspended Cang Qiong. The Golden Wind Star Domain was much larger than the Golden Lion Star Domain; a preliminary estimate suggested it would probably take over two months to cross this star domain. However, fortunately, once he reached the transfer station at the other end of the Golden Wind Star Domain, the next stop would be a direct route to the Duchy Capital, the Golden Dragon Star Domain. Song Chi only prayed that he would have good luck over the next two months and not get involved in any unexpected incidents. But things did not go as he wished. Half a month later, in the Golden Dragon Star Domain, the Yellow Rock Star Region. Withdrawing his spiritual focus from the Law Crystal, Song Chi frowned and turned his gaze toward the radar image displayed by the [Peeping Spirit Eyes]. The Yellow Rock Floating Land Fragment Belt was mined out two thousand years ago and has been of no interest for a thousand years. How could we encounter such troublesome matters just by stopping here? On the radar image, tens of millions of kilometers away from where the Cang Qiong was hiding, a group of Torch warships were rapidly approaching. The ten or so warships were divided into two groups. Leading one group was a cruiser and two escort ships; following them were ten warships led by two cruisers, chasing each other all the way into the Yellow Rock Fragment Belt. Occasionally, a beam or two of light would shoot from the depths of the starry sky, striking the surrounding fragments and causing violent explosive impacts. Without much thought, and not wanting to get involved in these complications, Song Chi immediately recalled the Cang Qiong and then entered the Ruins Market. However, before entering the Ruins Market, he left behind two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines at the original location. Both were stamped with a brainwave imprint and equipped with individual plasma shields, so that he would be informed in time about any subsequent events. ` Chapter 550 - 292: Top Rank Starry Sea Secret Realm [Law Tree]_2 Chapter 550: Chapter 292: Top Rank Starry Sea Secret Realm [Law Tree]_2 Through the vision of two Fifth Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chi quickly got his answer. As he had anticipated, the targets of these Torch Warships were indeed this Fragment Belt. The three warships being pursued seemed to want to use this Fragment Belt to buy some time, possibly because they had already sent out a distress signal. The pursuing fleet was also aware of this, and their attack was particularly fierce. Under the barrage of countless gunfire, even the Soldier Figurines that had entered the Void Gap could sense the faint distortion of space. After a brief glance, Song Chi no longer continued to pay attention and refocused his mind into the Space Law Crystal in his hands. Several hours later, just as the Purple River Translocation Device had completed its buffer, Song Chi timely retracted his focus and once again turned his attention to the two brainwave imprints. After carefully surveying his surroundings and noticing that he could no longer sense the traces of those dozen or so warships, he exited the Ruins Market, summoned the Cang Qiong, and sped away from the Fragment Belt, ready to find a suitable space to initiate a new round of Spatial Jump. ... The original chosen docking point was on the outskirts of the Fragment Belt, so it didnt take long for Cang Qiong to break out of the belt. However, just as he was about to initiate the Spatial Jump, two intense spatial fluctuations came from the side, and shortly after, two cruisers, each a kilometer long, burst out from the void. Song Chi rubbed the center of his brow, feeling like his luck was really off today. These two cruisers were clearly not any of the three that were being pursued earlier. If he wasnt mistaken, they were most likely reinforcements summoned by the three warships that had been chased. If that was indeed the case, then it would be difficult for him to clear the misunderstanding. As expected, upon detecting the Cang Qiong, the two cruisers that had jumped in immediately sent a communication request. Before connecting, Song Chi put on a piece of biomimetic skin mask. This mask was an accessory that came with the biomimetic skin battle armor originally crafted from the Purple Crystal Skin of Queen Bugs. It didnt serve much function other than making ones face indistinguishable from an ordinary persons, preventing any abnormalities from being seen. It came in handy at this moment. A cruiser-class Torch Warship was not something ordinary forces could possess, let alone three of them at once. It didnt take much to realize the power behind these two cruisers was extraordinary; therefore, Song Chi preferred not to reveal his true face. His current identity as Seventh Sequence of the Song Family was no secret among the upper echelons of the Principality. Revealing his true identity might spare him the current trouble, but if the forces behind the other party were to seek him out afterward, they would not come in ordinary numbers but with enough power to pose a lethal threat to the Song family sequence. Of course, that possibility was not great. There were not many forces in the Chenxing Principality brave enough to confront the wrath of the Song family. Upon connecting the communication, two virtual projections quickly appeared within Song Chis vision. Sir, please identify yourself! Given the recent events in this Fragment Belt, you must be aware. If you cannot provide a satisfactory explanation to the Godspeed Li Clan today, we cannot let you leave! Song Chi was somewhat surprised, not at the forceful tone of the other party but because the attitude was unexpectedly good, so much so that he thought he might have misheard. What happened to using their power to bully others, not bothering with right or wrong, and just attacking outright? Upon hearing the other partys words, aside from his initial surprise, Song Chi instinctively thought that they were likely following the approach of courtesy before force. Eventually, he focused on a key term in the previous conversation. Godspeed Li Clan! He had some understanding of this force, though not much, as they were not considered a giant power in the principality. At his command, the semi-automatic shipboard AI quickly listed all available information regarding the Godspeed Li Clan recently downloaded from the family archives. The Godspeed Li Clan of the Golden Wind Star Domains Floating Land of Godspeed, established 700 years ago with the support of the Golden Horn Lu Clan, produced its first Fourth Rank Torch Captain 600 years ago. As of Chenxing Calendar 5200, there are three Fourth Rank Torch Captains in the clan. Note: This clan has an upright family heritage, and has been thriving substantially for the past two hundred years. After reading these details, Song Chis mind was clear, he knew the other party had not been putting on an act. Having confirmed this, he naturally adjusted his attitude accordingly. Since the other party was polite, he was not someone unreasonable. About a few hours ago, there were thirteen... He simply recounted what he had witnessed without any concealment. As to whether the other side believed him or not, that was not for him to decide. The two Godwind Li family cruiser captains exchanged looks, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke: After all, your word alone isnt solid proof, please reveal your identity... Song Chi thought for a second, and the next moment, a Contemplation Diagram of the Dragon Whale Supreme C Mythical Mech from the depths of his mind was activated. Following that, around the Cang Qiongs hull, a spectral projection of a phantom Dragon Whale swiftly coalesced from Spectral Energy. Ao! With a chant, the Dragon Whale announced its identity. Song Chis reasoning was straightforward; he had already concealed his face and the Song family was vast in numbers, with nearly a thousand Third Rank Torch Captains. This scope was broad enough to avoid identity exposure and to dispense with the current troublewhy not take this easy way out? Indeed, upon seeing the phantom Dragon Whale, the expressions of the two Godwind Li family cruiser captains changed instantly, and their tones quickly softened. So its an elder from the Dinghai Song Family, we are truly sorry, it was our mistake to be abrupt! Additionally, were deeply grateful for the information youve provided, brother. Thank you! As the conversation took an abrupt turn, Song Chi, reflecting on the influence the Dinghai Song Family held across the entire Chenxing Principality, prepared to engage the engines, not intending to linger. Just as he was about to activate the Purple River Translocation Device, the two Godwind Li family cruiser captains, after a lengthy discussion, once again initiated contact and interrupted his subsequent actions. We have a rather presumptuous request, and we wonder if you would be interested... Song Chi frowned slightly and cast an inquiring look, then listened as they continued: The three warships that were pursued earlier belong to our Li Clan, and the pursuers were the Howell Family Clans fleet. They were chasing our Li Clan members because they recently discovered a Lost Starry Sea Secret Realm. If you are interested, we earnestly invite you to join us in exploring that Lost Secret Realm! Song Chis eyes flickered, and he did not proceed with the spatial jump. Instead, with a hint of curiosity, he said: Do you know what Rank the Lost Secret Realm is, and what kind of resources are produced there? Song Chi was indeed very interested in the Lost Secret Realm. As for why the other party invited him, he had a rough guess. The Howell Family Clan they mentioned was a clan that had risen a thousand years ago, said to be supported by other powers of the principality, yet no one had provided a concrete answer over the millennium. The Howell Family Clan also resided on the same Fourth Rank Floating Land within the Windfloat of the Li Clan, with both clans occupying this Level 4 Life-type Floating Land, leading to ongoing conflict. However, the Howell Family Clan had deeper roots, with more than five visible Fourth Rank Torch Captains, and in the conflicts, the Li Clan had always been at a distinct disadvantage. The direct invitation to him now was likely an attempt to leverage the name of the Dinghai Song Family, to make the Howell Family Clan hesitate. About this, if there were indeed valuable resources within the Lost Secret Realm, Song Chi really did not care. Upon his inquiry, the two members of the Li Clan responded truthfully: According to the message sent back by our clan members earlier, that should be a Top Rank Starry Sea Secret Realm, and the resource inside is a Law Tree! A Law Tree? Song Chis eyes shone with excitement. This was an extremely rare resource, more valuable than the [Moyue Tree], the [Dragon Blood Tree], and the [God Tempering Fruit Tree]. Chapter 551 - 293: [Space Law Fruit] Chapter 551: Chapter 293: [Space Law Fruit] [Law Fruit], as the name suggests, is a type of exotic Spirit Fruit resource related to the laws of the Starry Sea, capable of specifically enhancing ones comprehension of corresponding Starry Sea Laws. It is an extremely rare and highly sought-after special resource. Song Chis current comprehension of spatial laws was a mere 0.17%, so if he could obtain one or even several Spatial Attribute [Law Fruits], it would directly elevate his comprehension of the laws significantly. What excited him even more was another aspectlets not forget that the Cang Qiong had Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm as a component onboard. Combined with that Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, if he could transplant a few Spatial Law Trees into the breeding secret realm, then under the Secret Realm Accelerator feature, he would be able to continuously obtain resources like [Law Fruits] in the future. Thinking this, Song Chi had already made up his mind, but he didnt show it immediately; instead, he continued to inquire: If it is a top-rank Starry Sea secret realm, that means it contains either the time or space law, correct? Do you know which it is? This was the question he was most concerned about at the moment. ... If it contained the Time Law, then the secret realm would most likely have special resources related to time; conversely, it would be space-related resources. And since the special resources in this Lost Secret Realm were [Law Trees] and [Law Fruits], they naturally corresponded to Time Attribute [Law Fruits] and Spatial Attribute [Law Fruits]. Time [Law Fruits] are certainly more precious, but they dont match him; Spatial [Law Fruits] are much more important to Song Chi. Under his questioning, the two Li Clan Cruiser Captains did not hide anything. Its the Spatial Attribute. There are three Spatial Law Trees in that Lost Secret Realm, which can produce Spatial Law Fruits! They revealed this so directly because they wanted to further express their sincerity and to increase the likelihood that Song Chi would agree. The Dinghai Song Familys spatial secret techniques had long been renowned throughout the Chenxing Principality, with data showing that nearly six out of ten Torch Ship Captains who pursued the path of spatial laws in the principality belonged to the Song family. Thus, if Song Chi was on the path of spatial laws, he would surely be unable to resist the temptation of the [Spatial Law Fruit]. Indeed, they had gambled correctly; after confirming the information about the Spatial Law Tree, Song Chi quickly nodded his agreement. He was indeed envious of the [Law Fruit] resource, and he was also confident in his own strength. Given the current Enhancement Level of the various components on the Cang Qiong, even if there were some schemes in the so-called Lost Secret Realm, even if the Fourth-Rank Contender Captains from the Li Clan and Howell Family Clan took action, he was confident that he could at least make a full retreat, if not match them in strength. That Spatial Anchor Point in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was still set up on the Dragon Spine Continent of his family; he could return to the Dragon Spine Continent at any time through the market as an intermediary if he wished. However, agreement aside, Song Chi still needed to learn more about the relevant information. Could the two of you offer more details about this Lost Secret Realm? Since it was a Lost Secret Realm, it likely had not been managed by intelligent life from the outside world for a long time, and as a result, it might have given rise to many unpredictable dangers. Listening to the explanations of the two from the Li Clan, the three cruisers plunged into the fragment belt ahead. Soon after, they located the wreckage of three sunken warships in the central region of the Fragment Belt. There was a somewhat solemn atmosphere in the group chat, with the two members of the Li Clan gritting their teeth and with undeniable anger in their eyes. About this, apart from reflecting on the relentless feud between the two families, Song Chi primarily focused on the information previously revealed by the two men. According to what they said, the Lost Secret Realm had been isolated from the outside world for over ten thousand years, and since it was originally a top-rank Starry Sea Secret Realm of no low rank, traces of Fourth Rank Level secret realm creatures had appeared within the long stretch of ten thousand years, and the existence of even Fifth Rank secret realm creatures couldnt be ruled out. As for the entrance to that secret realm, it was located in the Golden Wind Void Belt, hundreds of light-years away from the Huangyan Star Region. After a brief stay, the three cruisers set out for the entrance to the Lost Secret Realm. The Golden Wind Void Belt was the only mini void belt within the Golden Wind Star Domain. It was not extensive, stretching over only two hundred light-years, and the entrance to the Lost Secret Realm was precisely located within this void belt. Perhaps this was why the entrance had remained undiscovered by Torch Ship Captains for thousands of years, otherwise, it would likely have been found by passing Torch Warships long ago. When the three cruisers arrived, this secret realm entrance located in the center of the void belt had already gathered dozens of Torch Warships. These Torch Warships were divided into two factions: one was led by the Howell Family Clans Fourth-Rank Contending Warship, the Platinum Oak Ship, and the other was headed by the Divine Wind Contending Warship, the Divine Wind Changming Ship, from the Li Clan. The Howell Family Clan had the majority of warships on their side, with over twenty escort ships and cruisers combined, whereas the Li Clan side had only fifteen or sixteen. However, with the addition of Song Chi and the other two cruisers, the numbers were roughly equal. In the Li Clan warships communication group, the Fourth-Rank Contending Warship Captain took the initiative to ask: Whats the deal with that cruiser to your two sides? After the two who had brought Song Chi over explained the situation in detail, the Contending Warship Captain pondered for a moment, then said: Chapter 552 - 293: Space Law Fruit_2 Chapter 552: Chapter 293: Space Law Fruit_2 Youve done well. Now that the family head is in the Alien Star Domain and wont be able to return in the short term, this has made the top combat power of the Li Clan even weaker. A Third Rank clansman from the Dinghai Song Family should give the Howell Family Clan quite a few reservations. While speaking, the Contending Warship Captain also established communication with the Cangqiong, and after instructing Song Chi in a gentle, elder-like tone, the Howell Family Clan also quickly made a move. Neither party wished to continue waiting. Although only the two families were aware of this Lost Secret Realm for now, over time, there was the possibility of it becoming known to others. Naturally, it was best to explore as soon as possible. After consulting with the other Contending Warship Captain, a total of forty-one Torch Warships rushed into the entrance of the secret realm. In the silent darkness of space, two Contending Warships were suspended over a Floating Land of no small diameter. Upon their commands, the Escort Ships and Cruisers belonging to both families dispersed, descending towards the Floating Land below. The rules agreed upon by the two Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains were simple: they would oversee the entire Floating Land from their Contending Warships and only intervene to rescue members of their own families in the event of encountering Fourth Rank or higher secret realm creatures; the other clansmen below would conduct their own exploration of the secret realms Floating Land. ... ... Above the Secret Realms Floating Lands Vault of Heaven, the Cangqiong swiftly skimmed along the low altitude of the Floating Land. While not particularly large, with a diameter of several hundred thousand kilometers, the possibility of encountering Fourth Rank, or even higher ranked secret realm creatures, forced Song Chi to be extremely vigilant. Throughout his journey, Song Chi discovered several quite good resources, but the Cangqiong did not stop for them. His primary target was the [Law Tree] and [Law Fruits], and no other resource could pique his interest much. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi sighed softly. At this moment, he missed the Magic Energy Detection feature of the Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar component. If he had that feature, he wouldnt be so cluelessly wandering. Minutes later, a booming sound from the distance startled the Cangqiong, and unusually, Song Chi maneuvered the Cangqiong straight towards the direction of the commotion. Interest is the source of conflict, and Song Chi firmly didnt believe that conflicts would arise for no reason. If this were the outside world, that could be understandable, but they were in a top-rank Starry Sea Secret Realm that had gone unexplored for over ten thousand years. Everyone wanted to spend more time collecting the precious resources within the secret realm, and only a fool would deliberately seek conflict without good reason. Minutes later, by the time the Cangqiong arrived at the battlefield, the two Cruisers were still in a standoff. The root cause of their battle was a Law Tree about several tens of meters tall. This was a Light Attribute Law Tree, its trunk surface emitting a very dazzling light. Upon seeing a new Cruiser arrive, the reactions of the two confronting warships were completely different. The Li Clans ship proactively sent a communication request to the Cangqiong, while the Howell Family Clans Cruiser instinctively distanced itself. On the side, the Li Clans Cruiser wanted to beckon Song Chi to help and secure their victory over the opponent. Naturally, Song Chi did not respond, his gaze fixed upon the Law Tree below. Although he had accepted the invitation from the Li Clan, it didnt mean that he had to harbour deep hatred against the Howell Family Clan. Three Light Attribute Law Fruits are yours, and Ill take this Law Tree, how about that? Song Chi spoke first. A Law Tree yields a maximum of three Law Fruits per cycle, meaning Song Chi didnt want a single Law Fruit, just the Law Tree itself. Having not comprehended the Law of Light, taking these Law Fruits wouldnt be very useful to him, so it was better to take the Law Tree itself. As for the Li Clans Cruiser Captain, Song Chis request simply couldnt have been more satisfactory to him. Each cycle of a Law Trees fruiting and its maturation was extremely prolonged, on the order of ten thousand years or more. Even if he took the Law Tree, it was uncertain when the Li Clan would be able to make it bear fruit again, and even if it did, he might not be the one to benefit. Rather than that, it was better to take the three actually valuable Law Fruits at hand. Once an agreement was reached, the other cruiser quickly departed, and Song Chi, using the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil from the Cultivation Secret Realm, spread it beneath the Law Tree to improve the chances of successful transplantation. Within minutes, Song Chi had successfully transplanted the Light Attribute Law Tree into the Cultivation Secret Realm. However, after that, Song Chis luck wasnt very good. For over half a month, he failed to find a second Law Tree. But a few hours ago, he successfully rescued several Li Clan escort ships from a cruiser of the Howell Family Clan. As a token of gratitude, a few Second Rank Torch Ship Captains of the Li family gave him a simplified resource distribution map of the secret realm. Above a dense forest on the edge of the Floating Land, Cangqiong was slowly making its way forward. Deep in the forest below, dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were traversing the secret realm, conducting a carpet-style search. According to the resource distribution map provided by the Second Rank clansmen of the Li family, there was one of the three Spatial Law Trees amidst this primeval forest. Whats the matter, is the distribution map inaccurate, or are the areas the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines traversing incorrect? He had been in this primeval forest for nearly ten days, yet he had never discovered the trace of a Spatial Law Tree, which made him start to doubt. At that moment, a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine made its way through the trees, and in the next second, a circular open area with a height of tens of thousands of meters and a diameter of tens of thousands of meters came into view. After a moment of stupor, Song Chi, who quickly came to his senses, hurriedly controlled the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine to merge into a void gap. In this open area, a tree tens of meters high, enveloping the power of cutting, the Spatial Law Tree, was rooted in the center, and around it, there were three Fourth Rank Level ape-like creatures. These black apes, sprawling on the ground, were hundreds of meters tall, and if they stood up, they would probably not be less than three thousand meters in height. Clearly, these three black apes were Fourth Rank Level creatures of the secret realm. Indeed, the Laws within the secret realm have shortages, but the Starry Sea Secret Realm is different from the Shattered Secret Realm; it can accommodate creatures of up to Fourth Rank and even higher, which is why these black apes of an unknown species could grow to Fourth Rank Level. At this moment, Cangqiong received two different communication requests one after the other. Song Chi wasnt surprised and calmly opened the two communications. Soon after they arrived around the Spatial Law Tree, he was already aware of the presence of the other two cruisers. Both warships were equipped with special components that could conceal their presence, but they were clearly not as good as the Peeping Spirit Eyes in quality. Detected by the red radar, they naturally could not hide. Similarly, although the Void Membrane component on the Cangqiong had been upgraded to purple, it obviously failed to escape detection by these two warships. Within the group chat of the three cruisers, El Howell, a direct descendant of the Howell Family Clan, was the first to say: Three Fourth Rank black apes. How about each of us draws the attention of one, and then let our enslaved creatures pluck the Space Law Fruits? The proposal was reasonable, and the other two did not refuse. After some preparation, the three quickly started to act. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Dozens of light beam cannons pierced through the leaves of the primeval forest above, landing precisely on the sprawling black apes that were feigning sleep. This provocative act naturally ignited the fury of the three Fourth Rank black apes at once. Vast amounts of Blood Mysterious Power radiated from their bodies, and then they surged into the sky, chasing after the three cruisers above. Seeing this, the three properly prepared warships revved their engines and began to gain altitude rapidly. At the same time, as the three Fourth Rank black apes burst out of the primeval forest, several enslaved creatures emerged from the nearby forest, rushing straight for the Spatial Law Tree. To be more precise, their target was the three Space Law Fruits on the tree. Chapter 553 - 294: Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector Chapter 553: Chapter 294: Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector ` Above the secret Floating Land in the Vault of Heaven, the three cruisers didnt choose to disperse but maintained a certain distance, ascending together. The reason for this naturally was to prevent the three fourth-rank black apes below from giving up their pursuit too soon. The speed of the three warships was just right at a suitable point, which was enough to keep the three fourth-rank black apes from being pulled too far away to stop chasing them, but not so much as to be significantly affected by the substantial Blood Laws emanating from around them. As for why the three black apes, beings of the fourth rank themselves and native species of this secret realm endowed with a slight blessing of the Secret Realm Laws, were still a step slower than the three cruisers. That was actually quite simple, not to mention the Cang Qiong, whose silver Light Energy Aggregation Engine component had been enhanced to the fifth rank limit, El Howell and a cruiser captain from the Li Family named Li Tianze were also the absolute geniuses of their respective families. ... Born with Purple Fire, they had long since enhanced the engines of their warships to the lv49 limit, plus with the streamlined bodies of their Torch Warships, it was only normal that their speed exceeded that of ordinary fourth-rank creatures that werent adept at flying. Seconds later, seeing that several black apes were already showing intentions of turning back, Song Chi no longer hesitated. With the coordinates of several Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines below as the target point, the Void Escape Orb component was immediately activated, and, in the next second, the Cang Qiong, 1300 meters long, suddenly vanished from above the Vault of Heaven. On the side, the other two cruiser captains were slightly startled and then quickly realized what had happened. Spatial components capable of making the flagship perform void transfers are rare, but with their backgrounds and knowledge, they were not unfamiliar with such components. Seeing a warship over a kilometer long disappear so vividly in front of their eyes, they immediately thought of these types of components. The two exchanged glances through the warship communication, and a sense of foreboding flashed in their eyes. The enslavement components on their flagships didnt possess the Bridge of the Mind capability for long-distance mental communication. Whether their subjugated creatures had obtained the Space Law Fruits and whether Song Chis sudden teleportation was to secure all three Law Fruits for himself, they had no idea at the moment. Deep in the forest below, as the Cang Qiong suddenly appeared, the other two subjugated creatures sped up their escape, each already having obtained a Space Law Fruit along with the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Actually, if Song Chi wanted, he could kill both creatures at any time and retake the two Space Law Fruits, but he did not do so. Above the secret Floating Land, the two fourth-rank Contender Captains belonging to the Li Family and Howell Family Clan were indifferently overseeing everything happening on the entire Floating Land, and he was very aware that what he was doing could not be hidden from them. If he acted too excessively, it would probably be very troublesome afterward. Even if he revealed his identity as a member of the Dinghai Song Family. With a thought, dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, which had been hidden in the void gaps nearby, appeared one after another. Under his command, they quickly converged below the Spatial Law Tree and started working, wielding various digging tools. Meanwhile, the hatch of the Cang Qiong opened, and the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil floated out from the warship through a traction beam, finally falling into the already dug hole beneath the Spatial Law Tree. With the aid of this Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, the transplantation was still very smooth, and one of the three Spatial Law Trees in this secret realm was successfully transplanted into the Cultivation Secret Realm. In the Vault of Heaven above, a roar erupted one after another. The three fourth-rank black apes were no longer able to smell the Spatial Law Tree and the Law Fruits, plunging them into a frenzied state. An endless amount of Blood Law crazily released from their bodies, making them appear as three blood-red suns spanning across the Vault of Heaven. Their intense oppression dominated a range of tens of thousands of miles, filling every low-rank creature within the entire region with terror. However, formidable as this display was, to the Cang Qiong with its fifth rank silver Energy Shield and fifth rank red Warship Armor, it was almost inconsequential, as the fourth-rank pressure could not penetrate these two layers of defense to reach inside the warship. This also left Song Chi within the Battleship Main Control Room completely unaffected. Apart from the Cang Qiong, El Howell and Li Tianze were feeling a bit uncomfortable at this moment. Although they were also prodigies of two major fourth-rank families from the Divine Wind Continent, their backgrounds and personal experiences were far inferior to Song Chis. Under the full pressure of the three fourth-rank black apes, merely having a purple Energy Shield and Warship Armor was not enough to completely negate it. For the two of them, perhaps the only good news was that Song Chi hadnt hogged all the benefits for himself; they now knew that their subjugated creatures had obtained the Space Law Fruits. Hum hum hum! With the intense roaring of the engines and a series of warship afterimages, the Cang Qiong burst out of the primeval forest foliage and quickly disappeared into the distant horizon, leaving behind several realistic warship afterimages. Song Chi had no intention of entangling with these fourth-rank black apes, so he directly triggered the Phantom Trace feature of the Phantom Thruster. Let El Howell and Li Tianze deal with the headache that followed. He just wanted to take the opportunity to see if he could transplant more Law Trees. Of course, he could no longer target the Spatial Law Tree, otherwise... Just as he was thinking, a communication request with a beeping sound interrupted his thoughts. When he saw who was requesting communication, Song Chis eyes flickered, and a sense of foreboding surged in his heart. ` Chapter 554 - 294: Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector_2 Chapter 554: Chapter 294: Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector_2 ` The one requesting communication was none other than the Zhulu Warship from the Godwind Li Clan, the [Divine Wind Changming]. Once the communication was established, he respectfully said: My lord! This Song Chi, who was not too familiar with the Contending Warship Captain, slightly nodded with a warm smile still on his face. However, the words that came out made Song Chi inwardly remark that it was as expected. Kid, lets stop here. If you transplant any more, Im afraid the [Platinum Oak Ship] of the Howell Family wont let it go easily. Even if you invoke the Dinghai Song Familys name, it will be the same... ... In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, although Song Chi felt somewhat displeased, he nodded without much delay. After the communication was cut off once more, shades of gloom finally surfaced on his face. In fact, he had anticipated this step, he just didnt expect it to come so soon. Originally, he thought that as long as he did not touch that [Spatial Law Tree] anymore, he should still be able to transplant two ordinary [Law Trees], but he didnt expect the tolerance of these two families to be so low. Of course, he didnt doubt the other partys words either. The [Platinum Oak Ship] of the Howell Family hadnt initiated communication most likely not because they tacitly approved of his transplanting actions. On the contrary, the Cangqiong might have already been marked for heavy retaliation in their eyes. After all, in the eyes of the Howell Family, the Cangqiong at this moment was just a cruiser under the Godwind Li Clan. Song Chi had some thoughts at the bottom of his heart. If he had known the tolerance of the two families was this low, he wouldnt have taken those two [Space Law Fruits] earlier. After all, it was the last round. With this thought, his mind shifted, and his gaze turned to the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] component. Since this red quality radar had been loaded and enhanced to Fourth Rank, he had actually never used its Peeping Spirit Eyes feature. The secret realm beneath his feet had been closed for over ten thousand years, and he wanted to see if the Starry Sea Oddity had been nurtured inside the secret realm. Along with the deduction of 50,000 Spectral Energy Points and a ten-minute buffer time, a special, invisible ripple emanated from the Cangqiong, rapidly spreading in all directions. The now Fourth Rank [Peeping Spirit Eyes] had a drawback, it could only detect Starry Sea Oddities of Orange level and below. Detection of higher levels was a challenge. However, at the moment, it was not too bad. With ten thousand years of isolation, if any Oddities had been nurtured within the secret realm, the highest would probably be limited to Orange Glory. The chance of a Red Epic was slim. The gradual diffusion of the Peeping Spirit detection waves didnt bring much change to Song Chis expression. Whether it was that the environment of the secret realm was unsuitable for the nurturing of Starry Sea Oddities or for some other reason, the detection waves had already spread throughout most of the secret realms Floating Land, but still not even a white Strange Object had been detected, which was utterly disappointing. A few seconds later, just as Song Chi had given up any hope, a crisp notification suddenly sounded. Looking up, a bright purple light spot was clearly displayed on the radar screen. Is this a Purple Relic? A Purple Starry Sea Oddity might be convertible into a ship-borne component. Although it wasnt of great value to Song Chi at this stage, he still swiftly directed the Cangqiong towards the specified coordinates. The radar showed that the coordinates of the Purple Relic were tens of thousands of kilometers away from the Cangqiong, but with no more need to step by step search for traces of [Law Trees], the Cangqiong quickly arrived at the target location. Could it be underground? After searching carefully for a while and not finding any traces of the Purple Relic, Song Chi then shifted his attention to the ground below. Humming The warship descended, and when it reached a certain height, the doors of the Cangqiong opened. Following that, a Furious Tiger Mining Cart was slowly lowered to the ground by the Traction Beam, and then began targeted excavation work. Half an hour later, when the Furious Tiger Mining Cart had dug about a dozen meters underground, it finally succeeded in uncovering the Purple Relic. It was soon brought into Song Chis hands. [Strange Object: Geomagnetic Stone] [Quality: Purple] [Convertible: {Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector}] [Note: A Geomagnetic Stone that has been nurtured in a Starry Sea Secret Realm for millennia, it has a special effect.] ... ` Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Entity detection depth doubled Consumption: 300/Use (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Conducts ultrasonic prospecting of a designated 10mx10m entity area, capable of detecting multiple types of reactions such as metals, special minerals, and life, with a current maximum exploration depth of 200 meters (1002). Duration: 10 minutes Charge: 60s; Buffer: 72h UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 700 Spectral Energy Points, 7 Life Cores (Zero Rank) Seeing the attributes of this special component, Song Chi felt a surge of joy in his heart. This [Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector] component was capable of conducting entity prospecting, to some extent replacing the effects of the former Magic Energy Detection feature. Although the scope of its function was not small in its limitations, as long as the Enhancement Level was raised, it should still be quite considerable. Additionally, its detection depth of the ground would exceed by quite a bit, which could be considered to have its own advantages. He directly equipped the component onto the warship and enhanced its level to lv30. Song Chi now had not much titanium crystal left, so he could only enhance it to this extent for now, but the components attributes were nonetheless significantly improved. Effect: Conducts ultrasonic prospecting of a designated 1000mx1000m entity area, capable of detecting multiple types of reactions such as metals, special minerals, and life, with a current maximum exploration depth of 800 meters (4002). Duration: 45 minutes Charge: 30s; Buffer: 36h ... With satisfaction, he closed the attributes panel before his eyes. Song Chi didnt plan to stay any longer; since the two Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains above the Vault of Heaven had already made their stance clear, lingering further would be useless. However, just as the Cang Qiong was about to make a rapid ascent, intense roaring noises came from the skies above the distant Primeval Forest once again. This time, it wasnt just a small skirmish. Judging by the sound of the gunfire, it seemed like multiple cruisers were engaged in a melee. Driven by curiosity and a hint of different thoughts, Song Chi turned the ship around and rushed towards the source of the gunfire. To trigger such a battle among so many cruisers, it must be either the [Space Law Fruit] or several [Law Trees] growing together. Only these two possibilities made sense. Song Chis thought was simple: since the two Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains in the sky didnt allow him to continue transplanting, it shouldnt be a problem to snatch some [Law Fruits], right? Currently, his comprehension of space law stood at a mere 0.17%, and one [Space Law Fruit] was far from enough. If he could obtain several more, that would naturally be better. Even if they were Law Fruits of other attributes, once he reached the Capital Star Domain, they would be great for trading with others. And even if he took a step back, selling them in the Ruins Market would also be viable, wouldnt it? Upon arriving at the battlefield, Song Chi realized he had been mistaken. The source of the chaos wasnt any of what he had imagined before, but rather a combination of the two. Right below the site of the melee, there were astonishingly six Law Trees, one for each of the Five Elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, and in the center of them stood a [Spatial Law Tree]. All six Law Trees bore fruits, but the [Space Law Fruit] only had two remaining. Meanwhile, the Law Trees of the Five Elements were all filled with the full three fruits each. The arrival of Cang Qiong caused little disturbance because there were already close to ten cruisers gathered here, with a melee within thousands of miles above the Vault of Heaven. While pretending to charge towards a cruiser belonging to the Howell Family Clan, Song Chi controlled the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, which had already slipped into the Void Gap ahead of time, to swiftly approach the six [Law Trees] below. But the result was unexpected. The six Law Trees were firmly sealed by a special spatial barrier, which, even from the Void Gap, could not be penetrated. Getting this answer, Song Chi understood that this spatial barrier must have been set up by either the Li Clan or the Howell Family Clan, to prevent the other from stealthily approaching these [Law Trees]. As for the battle above, it was likely a fight deciding the final distribution of these Law Fruits!!! Chapter 555 - 295: Duchy Capital · Golden Dragon Star Domain Chapter 555: Chapter 295: Duchy Capital Golden Dragon Star Domain Song Chi swept his gaze around him with a peculiar expression, realizing that, given the current comparison of cruisers from both families, deciding the victor wouldnt be easy. Moreover, he had a doubt, previously, just for one Spatial Law Tree, there were three Fourth-Rank black apes guarding it. Could it really be that these six Law Trees growing together below had no guardian creatures from the secret realm? Or had they been dealt with in advance by these cruisers? Although he had his suspicions, Song Chi didnt let them show. He completely assumed the identity of an ordinary supporter from the Li Family, trading blows with a common cruiser from the Howell Family Clan in a stalemate. If he wanted to, Cang Qiong could certainly take care of the cruiser opposite them at any time, but that would be too conspicuous. After battling with the opponent for tens of minutes, the leaders of the Third-Rank Level from the two families finally reached an agreement. They stopped the meaningless melee and came up with another method. ... To remove the spatial barrier and summon puppet soldier figurines or enslaved creatures, then compete for the Law Fruits below on their own, 20 Law Fruits in total C whoever got them, kept them. Song Chi, counted as one of the Li Familys people, summoned what was in fact every one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Once the spatial barrier was lifted, members of both the Howell Family Clan and the Li Family issued orders to compete, and then hundreds of soldier figurines swarmed towards the six Law Trees. Among these soldier figurines, which were at most Fourth-Rank Level and many just Third Rank, the Fifth-Rank Level Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines naturally outstripped the others. Thanks to Void Flash, an instant teleportation ability, they reached the vicinity of the six Law Trees at a speed far surpassing the other figurines. Then, without any hesitation, they quickly picked the Law Fruits, one each of the Space Law Fruit and Five Elements Attribute Law Fruits. Since transplanting the Law Trees was no longer an option, Song Chi was anything but courteous; he directly picked nearly half of the Law Fruits. After the harvest, under Song Chis orders, all the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines quickly merged into the void gaps, planning to return to Cang Qiong. However, these actions obviously triggered a joint countermeasure from everyone else present. With just 17 Law Fruits to begin with, one person taking away 7 was intolerable to them. For a moment, several cruisers in the sky took action simultaneously, activating one special component after another. Subsequently, Song Chi felt all the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines in the void subject to severe spatial expulsion, and they began to appear one by one from the cracks in the void. Then, dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were assaulted by the combined attack of hundreds of all kinds of soldier figurines. Even as Pseudo Fifth Rank, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines quickly suffered losses under the combined siege of so many figurines. In just a minutes time, nearly ten were killed, and of the 7 Law Fruits, only 5 remained. Seeing this, Song Chi made a decisive decision, throwing 2 of the remaining 5 Law Fruits, including one Space Law Fruit. Consequently, a large number of the pursuing soldier figurines fell into the fray for these two Law Fruits. Taking advantage of this, Song Chi summoned the Void Demon, which had been hiding in the void nearby. As a true Fourth Rank Unit with Space Law Enhancement, the Void Demon hadnt been affected by the spatial expulsion forces and had remained hidden until now. Swish! Swish! Swish! Under the slicing of several Space Law Blades, the soldier figurines continuing the pursuit were instantly dealt with, and this sudden turn of events caused the mass of figurines to finally stop their pursuit, watching as the remaining Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines returned to Cang Qiong above. In the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, Song Chis face was thick with a satisfied smile. Although he only obtained 3 Law Fruits this round, it included one Space Law Fruit, and one each of the gold and earth attributive Law Fruits, making the harvest quite substantial. However, after a brief moment of joy, Song Chi, who had already noticed something was amiss in the atmosphere, immediately made his decision. The engines of Cang Qiong roared. The next second, the warship soared into the sky, heading deep into The Vault of Heaven, clearly preparing to completely end this secret realm exploration. While the members of the Li Family, who had long known Song Chis identity, felt somewhat moved, they ultimately took no action, allowing Cang Qiong to ascend rapidly. However, the personnel of the Howell Family Clan did not let the matter rest. Two veteran cruisers rose into the sky in pursuit of Cang Qiong above. Watching the two cruisers chase after him, Song Chis eyes grew cold as the never much-used Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon began to charge quickly. Seconds later, accompanied by the burst of blinding light beams, an onslaught of Sword Light Phantasms furiously struck the energy shield of a cruiser below. Hit by this burst of Sword Light Phantasm, the fiercely determined captain of the Howell Family Clan cruisers face changed dramatically as his Enhanced to lv49 Purple Energy Shield lost more than 60% of its Shield Value in that one blow. As an experienced Cruiser Captain, he knew what this meant. An Orange Main Cannon, enhanced to at least the Fourth-Rank limit... The reason for this speculation was because the charging of Cang Qiongs main cannon had lasted only a few seconds, indicating that the previous strike was not some kind of Attack Feature, but a regular attack from the main cannon. To achieve such Might with a regular attack, it naturally couldnt be achieved by a main cannon of the same rank in Purple, and not even by a common Fourth-Rank Orange Main Cannon C it had to be enhanced to Fifth Rank. Chapter 556 - 295: Duchy Capital - Golden Dragon Star Domain_2 Chapter 556: Chapter 295: Duchy Capital C Golden Dragon Star Domain_2 Upon speculating this, the senior Cruiser Captain from the Howell Family Clan suddenly lost the courage to continue the pursuit, and the speed of the warship noticeably slowed down. On the side, another cruiser quickly spoke up and asked upon seeing this. After hearing this speculation, the Cruiser Captain wrestled with the decision for a moment before also choosing to give up the chase. Seeing the two cruisers unhesitatingly turning around to continue pursuing the remaining 14 Law Fruits, Song Chi was somewhat surprised. Of course, he was more pleased; overall, his haul from this secret realm expedition was quite impressive. ... Two Space Law Fruits, a Metal Attribute Law Fruit, an Earth Attribute Law Fruit, plus a Spatial Law Tree and a Light Attribute Law Tree, when tallied up, definitely amounted to a bountiful harvest. Moreover, he hadnt exposed too much of his own strength, at most just an Orange Main Cannon, a Fourth Rank Enslaved creature, and a Soldier Figurine Component enhanced to the Fifth-Rank Level. Compared to the various hidden strengths of the Cang Qiong like today, these three could be said to be the most ordinary components on the warship; even if seen by members of both families, it wouldnt be a big deal. The warship sped along, and the Cang Qiong soon returned to where the two Zhulu Warships were suspended. Song Chi naturally had no intention of speaking up, but the Zhulu Warship belonging to the Howell Family Clan, the Platinum Oak Ship, clearly didnt plan to let him off so easily. In the group chat of the three warships, a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain from the Howell Family Clan repeatedly shifted the topic to Song Chi. Li Changming, two Law Trees, and one of them a Spatial Law Tree, isnt your Li Family afraid of bursting? From within the Divine Wind Changming Ship, Li Changming let out a cold laugh, but did not retort at all. Seeing this, the Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain from the Howell Family Clan shifted his gaze and sternly reprimanded Song Chi: You little brat, if you know whats good for you, hand over those two Law Trees, and those two Space Law Fruits while youre at it. Some things are not for you to covet, even with your family backing you... Before he could finish speaking, a rattling roar of a Dragon Whale sounded through the black starry sky outside of the Floating Land. Immediately afterward, Song Chis resolute reply came through the group chat. Lord Howell, Im well aware that you have significant influence in the Golden Wind Star Domain, but whether my clan and I are entitled to those two Law Trees is not for you to decide! In that instant, the Contending Warship Captain from the Howell Family Clans expression darkened to the extreme, facing the defiant response from the small Cruiser Captain, Song Chi, he found himself unable to forcefully rebut. He knew all too well the influence of the Dinghai Song Family, and to make matters worse, that family was extremely protective. If he truly angered them, the whole Howell Family Clan would suffer. This amusing scene delighted another person in the group chat, the joy in their eyes impossible to conceal. Li Changming, well done! The Contending Warship Captain from the Howell Family Clan swept a cold glance over Li Changming, then turned back to Song Chi. Young man, being easily bewitched to meddle in the conflicts of other powers is not a good habit. Once you come across a tough opponent, even the name of the Dinghai Song Family might not always work! After speaking, he actively cut off the communication, unwilling to engage any further. Naturally, Song Chi did not try to overstep; after all, the other party was a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain. Provoking him further would be bad for both parties. In the communication channel, Li Changming once again nodded warmly toward Song Chi, and after Song Chi responded, the two then broke off communication. As for the Li Family, Song Chis impression wasnt much better; after all, they were just using him. Time passed, and the exploration of the Floating Lands secret realm continued for another two days, until all the mature Law Fruits in the secret realm had been allocated, officially bringing an end to this exploration. As for the final outcome, apart from Song Chi, the third party, the Howell Family Clan acquired a total of 17 Law Fruits, including 3 Space Law Fruits; the Li Family gleaned 14 Law Fruits, which also included 3 Space Law Fruits. Regarding the subsequent allocation of this secret realm, that was beyond what Song Chi could know; perhaps the Li Family and the Howell Family Clan would still need to go through several rounds of negotiations. At the entrance to the secret realm, close to forty Torch Warships burst out in succession, but in the instant they emerged from the entrance, every member of the Divine Wind Li Clan changed their expressions. In the few days of exploration, quite a few more warships from both families had unexpectedly arrived outside of the secret realm, including the second Zhulu Warship from the Howell Family Clan. Looking at the Li Familys side, there was only one cruiser with a Fourth Rank Level Zephyr Bird supporting it; just from this detail, it was clear that the Howell Family Clan held the absolute upper hand. If members of the Howell Family Clan chose to act at this moment, the entire Divine Wind Li Clan would likely suffer heavy losses. And indeed, the personnel from the Howell Family Clan were itching to make a move. In the private communication channel belonging to the Howell Family Clans two Zhulu Warships, the discussion was ongoing. Big brother, should we just take action? Li Changming alone can hardly stop the two of us, and the threat from that Zephyr Bird is limited. Big brother, why dont you say something? This is a good opportunity; we could definitely make the Li Family hurt... ... Alright, its not that I dont want to take action, but dont you understand... there are people from the Dinghai Song Family opposite us! Why not... The Dinghai Song Family? Havent they always been guarding the Dinghai Star Domain? Why suddenly... Damn it! Chapter 557 - 295: Duchy Capital - Golden Dragon Star Domain_3 Chapter 557: Chapter 295: Duchy Capital C Golden Dragon Star Domain_3 ... In the midst of the Divine Wind Li Clans team, Song Chi felt a sense of nervousness in his heart, as he was even prepared to enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at any moment. Seeing the Howell Family Clans posture, it was obvious they were ready for a fight, and he truly feared they might act recklessly. After all, the identity he had revealed so far was merely that of an ordinary Third Rank Cruiser Captain of the Song Family, and it was uncertain whether the other party would have any reservations due to this. Fortunately, after a standoff that lasted quite a while, both parties eventually went their separate ways. As for the Lost Secret Realm, Song Chi did not know what measures the two clans had ultimately left behind; in any case, they did not leave any clan members to stand guard. Several hours later, after following the Li Familys fleet for a distance, Song Chi surmised that they should be far enough away from the people of the Howell Family Clan, so he directly spoke up and bid farewell to the members of the Li Family. ... The members of the Li Family even invited him to visit their residence on the Divine Wind Continent, but Song Chi naturally refused outright. Not to mention that he still had to rush to the Duchy Capital Star Domain, even without this mission, he would not throw himself onto a powder keg. The situation between the Divine Wind Li Clan and the Howell Family Clan was like a huge powder keg, a slight misstep could trigger a complete explosion, only a fool would continue to approach. After breaking away from the Li Familys fleet, Song Chi found a suitable region of space and directly activated the Purple River Translocation Device. When the translocation ended, he still did not enter the Ruins Market Secret Realm; instead, he had the Cang Qiong stop in a hidden location before taking out a Space Law Fruit from his Storage Capsule. It was widely known that the Space Law Fruit could dramatically boost a beings Spatial Law Comprehension Degree. If used directly in the Starry Sea, the surge in Spatial Law Comprehension would naturally be from the Starry Sea Law, which would not only enhance the Spatial Law Comprehension Degree but also accelerate the assimilation of the Starry Sea Law with the Law he had comprehended. For Song Chi, this was killing two birds with one stone, which is why he was so eager to use the Space Law Fruit. ... Ten-odd days later, the Cang Qiong, after warp jumping all the way, successfully arrived at a large Spatial Stargate Transfer Station in the southern part of the Golden Wind Star Domain. The Space Law Fruit had been completely absorbed by him twelve days before. With the aid of this Law Fruit, he made a significant advancement in the field of Spatial Law. Moreover, because of the effects of this Space Law Fruit, what originally would have required at least thirty years of assimilation with the Starry Sea Law was now reduced by ten years. This means that he now needed only twenty more years before he could re-enter the Dragon Spine Secret Realm to comprehend Laws and secret techniques. However, there was one regrettable aspect; all the Law Fruit and Law Trees obtained from that secret realm were of the Lowest Rank. They were only effective for beings whose Law Comprehension Degree was below 10%, and each fruit could only increase the Law Comprehension Degree by 0.1%. Moreover, if the same type of Law Fruit was used again, its effects would diminish gradually, although not as quickly as the Divine Tempering Fruit. With closed eyes, the Space Law around Song Chi was faintly visible as he felt the Power of Laws within himself. Soon, he reopened his eyes. With the boost from the Space Law Fruit, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had now reached 0.27%. With such a level of Spatial Law, whether it was condensing the Law Dragon Whale or the Ruins Vanishing Edge, the Might was far superior to before. Dispersing these thoughts from his mind, Song Chi controlled the Cang Qiong to slowly fly into the Space Stargate Transfer Station ahead. After queuing for some time, he successfully purchased a ticket for the journey that would take place seven days later. At this, Song Chi sighed with relief, while also feeling a thread of anticipation welling up within him. In seven days, he would finally arrive at the Duchy Capitals Golden Dragon Star Domain, a place he had heard about countless times, yet had never had the chance to personally visit. Chapter 558 - 296: Chenxing Imperial Family·Twin Floating Lands Chapter 558 - 296: Chenxing Imperial FamilyTwin Floating Lands During the wait for transmission, a small incident occurred. Someone who was clearly next in line for transmission was suddenly postponed by a round or even several rounds, a situation that naturally sparked considerable dissatisfaction among those affected. ... "Why? I''m clearly next, why am I suddenly scheduled for three days later?" "Exactly, our squad''s transmission was set for tomorrow, but now it''s inexplicably moved to the day after tomorrow?" "How could the Eagle Family not give an explanation? Our urgent matters are delayed, yet there''s no sign of you offering any compensation!!!" The sudden commotion instantly turned the already congested transfer station into chaos, even showing signs of losing control. But before anyone from the Eagle Family could come out to maintain order, a Zhulu Warship over three thousand five hundred meters long was suddenly summoned, transforming from its mini state into a massive vessel in an instant. "You want an explanation? How''s this for an explanationmy ''Zhao Clan'' from the Golden Dragon Star Domain urgently requires this route, is that explanation enough?" The sudden appearance of the Zhulu Warship and the swiftly condensing frosty white giant dragon shadow around its hull caused the previously boisterous Torch Ship Captains to turn pale, and the chaotic transfer station fell into a sudden hush. No one doubted the identity of the Zhulu Warship because the frost giant dragon is the most signature secret technique of the Golden Dragon Zhao Clan, much like the "Dragon Whale State" of the Dinghai Song Family. The Zhao Clan named this technique the "Frost Dragon Form." In a corner aside, the Cang Qiong, unaffected by the disturbance, hung silently as an onlooker, quietly observing everything. Song Chi''s thoughts quickened, recalling all the information he knew about the Golden Dragon Zhao Family. Like the Bai Family, from which his grandmother Bai Xiuqin hailed, the Zhao Family is also a clan that has inherited over three thousand years of history in the Capital Star Domain, even longer than the Dinghai Song Family behind him. However, unlike the declining Bai Family, the power of the Zhao Family was substantially greater. Though they were not one of the few superpower forces of the Duchy, they were considered top-tier among those just beneath the giants. With a Fifth-Rank Battleship Captain as their backbone and more than a handful of Fourth-Rank Contender Captains, the Golden Dragon Zhao Clan alone occupies a Level 4 Life Floating Land within the Golden Dragon Star Domain. Their domain might be less than three hundred light-years in control, but they are said to hold vast territories within the Alien Star Domain. It was precisely because the Golden Dragon Zhao Family was such a behemoth that the previously clamoring Torch Ship Captains didn''t dare to retort any further. A Fifth-Rank Battleship Captain, even if they could not personally take action due to the official suppression by Torchlight Humanity, their double-digit Fourth-Rank Contender Warships could easily turn one or two lone Contender Warships into ash. As mentioned, this was but a minor episode that did not affect Song Chi''s journey; a week later, he successfully passed through the transmission gate and left the Golden Wind Star Domain. As the Duchy Capital Star Domain, and also the earliest established Star Domain, the Golden Dragon Star Domain was almost as old as the Duchy itself. Meanwhile, it was also the largest Star Domain of Chenxing Principality, without a rival. The Golden Dragon Star Domain stretched over ten thousand light-years, with one part of it nearly equal to the total combination of several Duchy Star Domains. Of course, such an immense Star Domain naturally wasn''t the sole dominion of the Imperial Family, the "Chenxing" Clan. Other families of various sizes, like the Golden Dragon Zhao and Bai Families, also had their territories here. But on the whole, the Chenxing Clan occupied over half of the Golden Dragon Star Domain territory, which was much larger compared to the Dinghai Star Domain. If one were to further consider the Chenxing Clan''s more than five thousand years of heritage, one could imagine the depth of foundation amassed by this family over such a long span of time. The transmission from the Golden Wind Star Domain was pushing the limits of mid-distance transfer, moving people directly to the Crescent Star Region of the Golden Dragon Star Domain, a transfer distance of over five thousand light-years. As a result, Song Chi and the others had now reached the nearly central region of the Golden Dragon Star Domain, the Crescent Star Region. As a drop point for several Duchy-managed Star Domain transfers, it was less than a thousand light-years away from the Duchy''s "Chenxing Floating Land," and with full-speed travel, it would only take a few days to reach the famed "Chenxing Floating Land" of the entire principality. Song Chi didn''t delay further, controlling the Cang Qiong to shoot out of the transfer station directly. However, to his surprise, the Zhao Clan''s fleet seemed to be on the same path, heading straight for the Chenxing Floating Land. "Isn''t the ancestral land of the Golden Dragon Zhao Clan in Heavenly Frost Floating Land? They should be heading left, why would they be going..." Muttering to himself, Song Chi quickly gathered his thoughts and stopped wondering. He redirected the Cang Qiong slightly off course to maximize the distance from the Zhao Clan''s fleet. The people from the Golden Dragon Zhao Clan were no pushovers, accustomed to throwing their weight around; they had few scruples. Should he come into their line of sight, it would, no doubt, lead to trouble. After creating a sufficient distance, Song Chi initiated a Spatial Jump, and, once the jump concluded, he took out the second Space Law Fruit, feeling tempted to use it immediately. After some thought, he decided against it. The reason was simple. His previous enhancement of the Space Law had been a significant leap just a few days ago. To do so again now would be unnatural, like forcing the grow of a seedling. At the very least, he needed to fully familiarize himself and stabilize the current 0.27% Law Comprehension Degree. Although the previous Space Law Fruit only raised Law Comprehension Degree by 0.1%, that number was impressively significant. Let''s not forget that even with a mid-tier Law Crystal in hand, as well as the amplification of the Primordial Secret Realm''s Origin Law manifestation, five years had yielded only that much progress. Chapter 559: Chapter 296: Chenxing Imperial Family – Twin Floating Lands_2 Chapter 559: Chapter 296: Chenxing Imperial Family C Twin Floating Lands_2 Currently, without any actively manifested Origin Laws, the Law Crystals in his hand had become low-level. Song Chi estimated that at this point, to normally enhance his comprehension by 0.1%, he would need at least 30 years to start. That is to say, the previous [Space Law Fruit] had saved Song Chi an entire 30 years of time. However, it also meant that what originally required 30 years to gradually improve in Law Comprehension was condensed into a matter of a few days because of a single [Law Fruit]. Under such circumstances, one could imagine the mental pressure Song Chi had to endure. In a few more months, wait until my spirit has completely adapted, then it wouldnt be too late to consume the second [Space Law Fruit]. Storing away the [Space Law Fruit], Song Chis gaze shifted, converging on the Cultivation Secret Realm within. At present, the Cultivation Secret Realm was still in a year-long cooldown period and was not undergoing acceleration. It wasnt that he had forgotten about the Zen Meditation Seal: Inner Speed feature, which could directly reduce the Secret Realm Accelerator features buffer time to 2.4 months, saving a considerable amount of time. How could he forget such an important matter? ... The reason he had not actively used it was because the cooldown time for the Zen Meditation Seal: Inner Speed feature itself was fixed at 10 days. Additionally, Song Chi had been traveling for the past few months and might encounter danger at any moment. Keeping the Zen Meditation Seal: Inner Speed feature ready for use at all times was to avoid insufficient response time in the event of an actual crisis. Because of this, even if the Secret Realm Accelerator ended halfway, he did not rush to buffer and accelerate it. However, once he arrived at that Chenxing Floating Land, there would be no need for further concern. As the imperial capitals Floating Land of the Principality, at least within some of the large cities inside the Floating Land, there was still enough order ensured. Looking at the several plants within the secret realm, Song Chi retracted his attention. This time, he did not actively use the low-level Space Law Crystals to comprehend the laws but was visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. Although he had now reached the state of Divine Consciousness Spirit, the effect of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale Mech Conceptualization Chart seemed not to decline but rather to feel more vividly lifelike. The visualization seemed to increase, rather than decrease, the enhancement of his spiritual force. About this, Song Chi had his speculations early on. Its highly probable that his previous Ordinary Thought State spirit was not capable of perceiving the true profundity of the Conceptualization Chart. Only upon reaching the Divine Thought State could he further bear the true effect of this Visualization Chart. ... In the quiet expanse of space, a 1,300-meter-long cruiser streaked across the stars. In fact, it wasnt just the Cang Qiong; within tens of thousands of miles around, one could see the figures of hundreds of Torch Warships. Not all of these Torch Warships were heading in the same direction; instead, they were shuttling back and forth, establishing a busy interstellar route with their comings and goings. Torch Network (Chenxing Floating Land Local Area Network) Public Channel {Jiba Number}: To think we cant directly warp to the Floating Lands Vault of Heaven but must travel at full speed for three days to enter Chenxing Floating Land, quite bothersome indeed. Why is there such a regulation? {Hei Shi Number}: First time in the imperial capital? The Chenxing Floating Land, as our Principalitys imperial capital Floating Land, do you have any idea how many Torch Ship Captains from the Principality are gathered on the Floating Land? If there were an invasion by a civilization, and others were to teleport directly above the Floating Land, wouldnt they be able to wipe out the entire Floating Land in one fell swoop? {Jiba Number}: The likelihood of that is minuscule though, right? {Xi Jie Number}: Bullshit. Because the chance is small, we shouldnt prepare? Were on the frontier of the nation, less than 20,000 light-years away from the Chaotic Star Field. If something really happens, are you going to take responsibility? ... Song Chis gaze swept over the public channel briefly, without lingering for long, and he quickly turned to the Torch Bureaus regional network, entering the Torch Market. The Cang Qiong had shuttled for several days, and Song Chi was well aware of the Principalitys upper echelons forbidding direct teleportation to Chenxing Floating Land, naturally not minding it. In fact, even in the Dragon Spine Continent, foreign warships were unable to teleport directly to the Floating Lands Vault of Heaven, with only the flagship of their own descendants disregarding this rule. Once Song Chi opened the Torch Market in the Chenxing Floating Land Local Area Network, he felt somewhat overwhelmed. Indeed, overwhelmed, as the items in the market were so numerous that he even started to question his own eyesight. After a brief moment of astonishment, Song Chi came back to his senses and felt this was to be expected. What is the Chenxing Floating Land? Its the imperial capital of the Principality, where the majority of Torch Ship Captains in the entire Chenxing Principality converge. On this Floating Land, the number of gathered Torch Ship Captains is nothing less than a million? So, given this number, the vast market and the staggering number of products on offer is only to be expected. After recollecting his spiritual force, Song Chi began to roam the marketplace brimming with innumerable goods. He first toured around those few shops that were always at the top, doing particularly lively business. Red Epic Quality Energy Shield Components Red Epic Quality Super Main Cannons Red Epic Quality Warship Armor ... After a quick look through several large shops, Song Chi frowned soon. Although the Blaze Market had a terrifying quantity of products, there werent many good items. Even among the top shops in the market, the best items were only the red components, and those were just the most common types including energy shields, main cannons, and warship armor. There was no sight of orbiting radars, engines, etc. Of course, that was only in relative terms for the Cang Qiong. In fact, for other Torch Warships, even those Zhulu Warships operated by lone rangers, the red-quality components were seen as the ceiling for such parts. Soon, Song Chi noticed a familiar shop. [Dragon Spine Shops] Hmm... is this our own shop? As one of the busiest shops in the Blaze Market, [Dragon Spine Shops] also had an astounding traffic of people and its range of goods was just as extensive. Song Chi inspected it carefully and soon had a rough understanding. In addition to a few red components similar to those displayed in the other large shops, there were also a variety of resources unique to the Song Family. For instance, First and Second Rank Soul Cores, enslaved Thorned Flying Dragons of ranks one to three after mutilation, ordinary living vampires, and so on. After reviewing the offerings, Song Chi closed the Blaze Market and left the local network of the Chenxing Floating Land. There were simply too many items in the marketplace, dazzling to the eyes. Moreover, having just contemplated the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint not long ago, Song Chi decided he would wait until his spirit had recovered before slowly searching, looking for some special resources or components he needed in the marketplace. ... Speeding along, Cang Qiong finally exited its cruising state at a certain moment, and ahead in the field of vision, a Starry Sea Floating Land of unfathomable dimensions lay stretched across the silent Starry Sea. From afar, the densely packed Torch Warships, resembling moths, ceaselessly ascended and descended upon this colossal Starry Sea Floating Land. Among them were Cruisers a kilometer long, and even Zhulu Warships seldom seen in outside Star Domains. But still, this wasnt the most shocking sight. What unsettled Song Chis heart was that, a few light-years behind this vast Floating Land, lay another Starry Sea Floating Land that was even larger. These two Floating Lands were parallel to each other, like two mirrored Floating Lands. Is this the Chenxing Twin Floating Land? It truly is one of the rarest masterpieces in the Shattered Starry Sea. Before arriving in this Capital Star Domain, Song Chi had already done his homework; he knew that the imperial capital Floating Land of the Chenxing Principality was a very rare type of Twin Floating Land. Yet, even with mental preparation, the sight before him still made it hard for him to stay composed. As the name suggests, Twin Floating Lands are composed of two Star Sea Floating Lands arranged in parallel. This creates a stable Floating Land equilibrium, preventing the two from colliding or merging due to their proximity. It is said that when the citizens of the Principality speak of the Chenxing Floating Land, they refer to the smaller one on top, a Grade 5 Starry Sea Floating Land. The true Chenxing Floating Land is the one below, a Grade 5 Peak Life-Form Starry Sea Floating Land, completely controlled by the Chenxing Clan. Chapter 560 - 297: The Five Giants of Chenxing Principality Chapter 560 - 297: The Five Giants of Chenxing Principality Indeed, both of these twin Floating Lands are Fifth-Rank Life-Form Star Sea Floating Lands. However, even the imperial "Chenxing Clan" of the Chenxing Principality and that renowned Duke Rosetta cannot control these two precious Fifth-Rank Life Floating Lands by themselves. Apart from that peak Fifth-Rank Chenxing Yin Continent, the other, more ordinary Fifth-Rank Chenxing Yang Continent is now jointly controlled by several of the Principality''s major powers. The Dinghai Song Family is one of them. However, the area controlled by the Song Family is not large, occupying only 1/20 of the entire Chenxing Yang Continent. Others, like the Chenxing Imperial Family, the Eagle Marquis Family, the Dusk Marquis Family, and the Golden Horn Lu Clan, each occupy 1/10 of this Chenxing Yang Continent. Regarding this matter, the upper echelons of the Song Family have always been quite dissatisfied. The five major powers of the Chenxing Principality consist of the Chenxing Imperial Family, Golden Horn Lu Clan, Dusk Marquis Family, Dinghai Song Family, and Eagle Marquis Family. No one dares to gossip about the two old giants of power, the Imperial Family and the Golden Horn Lu Clan. As for the Dusk Marquis Family, with that prodigiously talented Dusk Marquis, who stepped into the Sixth Rank in just over two thousand years, the Dusk Star Domain, although not as long-established as the Dinghai Star Domain, is still convincing. However, the Eagle Family is really not living up to its name. After over a thousand years of internal strife, this founding Marquis Family has long since lost its former glory and is now far inferior to the Dinghai Song Family. Although still guarded by three Fifth-Rank Battleship Captains, they are nothing but dead bones in their graves. It''s about time they relinquished their interests in the Chenxing Yang Continent. It was only because the ancient ancestor of the Dinghai Song Family had recently stepped into the Sixth Rank that the entire Song Family Clan is being cautious, consolidating its foundation and strictly forbidding expansion of influence beyond the Dinghai Star Domain. Otherwise, these circumstances would have changed long ago. ... Chenxing Yang Continent, Holy Star City. As the true imperial city on the Floating Land of the capital, Holy Star City spans a staggering area of nearly a million square kilometers, with a permanent population exceeding one billion. Holy Star City, Star Avenue, Dragon Spine Shops. As one of the five major forces of the Chenxing Principality, the Dinghai Song Family''s exclusive shop in Holy Star City is naturally located on the bustling Star Street. In this gold-priced Star Street, the Dragon Spine Shops occupy a towering building a kilometer high, unlike the family''s more traditional courtyard-style buildings on the Dragon Spine Continent. The architecture in Holy Star City consists of skyscrapers with dazzling lights that seem to transport one into a dreamlike world. Above the streets, various latest models of Floating Land vehicles shuttle continuously, while above the city, a large number of Torch Warships hover in the air. At a glance, the rich cyberpunk atmosphere hits you in the face. Even so, in this forest of tall buildings that constitutes the imperial city, the Dragon Spine Shop Building towering over a kilometer high is still one of the tallest structures. Dragon Spine Shop Building, level 320. In the office of the Deputy Manager of the Dragon Spine Shops, the man staring at the legitimate descendant of the Dinghai Song Family across from him, dressed in a proper suit, spoke again: "Yufeng brother, we''ve been friends for so many years, can''t we talk about it?" "You know the current situation of our Yuan Family. We''re really out of options. How about this, we are willing to put up a Red Quality ''Hovering Radar'' as collateral, only asking that your shop help our Yuan Family through this urgent crisis..." The man across, Song Yufeng who had just sipped his tea, remained unmoved. The person named Yuan Tai, whose behind the Yuan Family was neither big nor small on the Chenxing Yang Continent, used to have the title of a court-ennobled earl, but in recent years, the Yuan Family has been declining, with family children being more absurd than the last. A few years ago, the initial court-ennobled earl, who was also the only Fourth-Rank Contender Captain in the Yuan Family, passed away, leaving the family completely deflated. The originally decent family fortune was quickly eyed by outside forces. In just a few short years, the Yuan Family''s foundation had dissipated, and under the malicious manipulation of some Fourth-Rank powers, they incurred a considerable amount of high-interest debt. If they cannot repay it in time, the Yuan Family might face the fate of utter ruin. It was because Yuan Tai was one of the somewhat clever ones of the ruling generation of the Yuan Family that Song Yufeng, a legitimate descendant of the Song Family with a Clan Elder as a grandfather, would even associate with him. "Yuan Tai, little brother, you..." Seeing Song Yufeng beginning to speak, Yuan Tai sitting across from him grew more anxious, fearing to hear an unwanted answer. But at this critical moment, Song Yufeng suddenly stopped talking, which made Yuan Tai all the more anxious. "Brother Yufeng, is something wrong?" Though eager, Yuan Tai still patiently asked in a soft voice. As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the Deputy Manager of the Dragon Spine Shops suddenly stand up from his chair with a face that shifted between joy and concern, utterly unpredictable. Surprised, Yuan Tai wondered what could make Song Yufeng, known for his composure even if Mount Tai were to collapse in front of him, lose his poise like this after years of acquaintance. Song Yufeng did not answer Yuan Tai''s question but murmured to himself: "A message from the Quantum Communication Bracelet, this means that person has already arrived on the Chenxing Yang Continent, so quick..." Muttering, he quickly left his seat and strode toward the office door. Seeming not satisfied with his speed, wisps of Spectral Energy surfaced on his body, and with its enhancement, Song Yufeng''s speed became even faster. Chapter 561 - 297: The Five Titans of Chenxing Principality_2 Chapter 561: Chapter 297: The Five Titans of Chenxing Principality_2 Seeing this, Yuan Tai, who was already over three hundred years old, knew immediately that a high-ranking figure from the Song family must be arriving. His eyes quickly moved around, and after a short moment, his gaze steadied as he swiftly stood up, Spectral Energy flowing around his form, and followed Song Yufeng. Noticing Yuan Tai closely following him, Song Yufeng glanced at him and intended to send him away, but then seemed to think of something and instead said, You can follow, but remember not to speak carelessly. If you manage to anger the person who is about to arrive, I wont be able to make excuses for you... ... In the sky above Holy Star City, after a Spatial Jump, the Cang Qiong finally arrived near the space above the city. Although the Principality explicitly prohibits direct jumps to the location of the Chenxing Floating Land, that only restricts warships entering from outside the Floating Land. Once identity verification by the Principalitys stationed fleet is passed, ships may jump on their own. ... After all, the Chenxing Yang Continent is a Fifth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, reaching a staggering eight Light-Years in diameter. If one could not jump, just traveling around this large land would take years to start. Star Avenue, a street bustling with traffic, suddenly fell into an eerie standstill as all pedestrians instinctively turned their gaze towards the Dragon Spine Shop Building to the side. Suddenly, over a hundred security members of the Song family from the Dragon Spine Shops leaped out of the building, followed by summoning over a hundred Escort Ships. The next second, they soared into the sky, led by a few kilometer-long Cruisers, and arranged themselves in several neat lines as a welcoming fleet above the building. In the middle of Starry Sea Avenue, a crisp female voice wondered from the back seat of a limited-edition speeding flying car, Uncle Lin, what happened up ahead? The middle-aged man in the passenger seat explained softly, Miss, it seems to be some commotion from the Song Familys Dragon Spine Shops. Judging by the scale, it appears a high-level member of the Song family has arrived! The Song family, is it the Dinghai Song family? Yes, Miss! Hearing this, the girl in the back seat of the flying car seemed to spark some interest, carefully shifting her gaze towards the firmament. Furthermore, among the stalled traffic on the street were many individuals of non-ordinary status. After briefly complaining, once they heard it was the doing of the Dinghai Song family, all complaints dissipated into nothingness. The Dinghai Song family is one of the five major powers of the entire Chenxing Principality. Although it is suspected to be last among them, it was definitely not something any Tom, Dick, or Harry would dare to provoke. Soon, a 1,300-meter-long Warship enshrouded in an Energy Shield and completely covered in a Five-Colored Light Shield began to descend slowly from the sky. As the Cruiser descended to less than a hundred meters from the Dragon Spine Shop Building, harmonious voices suddenly rang out from the welcoming fleet consisting of over a hundred ships. Welcome, Seventh Prince! Welcome, Seventh Prince! Welcome, Seventh Prince! ... This majestic sound echoed throughout the Star Avenue, spanning hundreds of kilometers, and also reached the ears of countless citizens around Star Street, revealing the identity of this high-level member of the Song family. In the limited edition flying car, the color of the middle-aged man in the passenger seat deepened, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes, and then he was heard muttering to himself, The Seventh Sequence of the contemporary Song family? That Song Chi, who just entered the Sequence ten years ago? Isnt it that the true direct descendants of the Song family havent left the Dinghai Star Domain for many years? Why has he suddenly changed the usual style and become so high-profile? In the back seat of the flying car, the girls nimble eyes moved slightly as she thought to herself, The contemporary Seventh Sequence of the Dinghai Song family, I wonder how he compares to my Fourth Brother... ... Another kilometer-high building on Star Street, the main shop of the Lu Familys Golden Horn in Holy Star City. At the top floor, one of the Deputy Managers of the Lu Familys shop frowned. The Seventh Sequence of the Song family, this wont do, I must report this to the family immediately! ... Star Street, Legendary Guild. Thump, thump, thump! At the top floor of the meeting hall, accompanied by a series of knocks, a soft female voice came through the door. Come in! As she entered the room, the middle-aged woman who had knocked spoke softly, Housemaster, the Dinghai Song Family just publicly welcomed their contemporary Seventh Sequence! In a room filled with a faint fragrance, a plump woman was sitting cross-legged on a green cushion, seemingly in the midst of visualization, hummed softly in response. Hearing this acknowledgment, the middle-aged woman seemed to have received the response she needed and, without further ado, bowed and exited the room. Once the door was closed, the seated woman gently opened her eyes and said in an ethereal voice, The contemporary Seventh Sequence of the Dinghai Song Family must be another person of exceptional talent. If I could get him to lend a hand, perhaps there would be a chance for a turnaround. ... Song Chi was oblivious to these reactions, the only thing he knew was that he was so embarrassed his big toe was nearly stuck in a three-bedroom apartment. Looking down at the tens of thousands of gazes cast toward the Cangqiong, he felt like there were a million of those horses galloping in his heart. Honestly, this pomp and circumstance that came out of nowhere, as if fearing outsiders would not be aware of the arrival of the new Seventh Sequence of the Song family, was something he, the person involved, had known nothing about from the beginning. If he had known about this stunt earlier, he certainly would not have come here so directly. This was completely at odds with his usual low-key style. After a good while of embarrassment and annoyance, Song Chi seemed to have realized something. Recalling how the family head had suddenly asked him to hurry to the Capital Star Domain, it was not hard to guess that this must have been a deliberate arrangement by the familys higher-ups. Only in this way could he explain why the family members at the Dragon Spine Shops would suddenly pull off such a stunt. Why would they do this? Clearly, the family head and those clan elders intentionally wanted his arrival to be known to everyone in the Chenxing Floating Land. As for the exact reason, Song Chi found it puzzling. Could it be they were displeased with his habitual modesty? Unable to figure it out for the moment, Song Chi did not continue to ponder and controlled the Cangqiong to continue descending. When he had descended to the same height as the welcoming party, he softly uttered two words. Thank you! Then he led everyone to retract the warship and land on the roof of the Dragon Spine Shop Building one after another. Here, several key family members stationed at the Dragon Spine Shops were already waiting. Behind them, stood several women in formal ladies attire, their voluptuous figures perfectly on display, taking the idea of spectacle to the extreme. Your Highness! Leading the core family members, Song Yufeng bowed and greeted. Next to him, Yuan Tai had waves of shock surging through his heart. The Seventh Sequence of the Song family, being someone who had cooperated with the Dragon Spine Shops for many years, he knew the pedigree of the Song familys direct lineage all too well. If someone like Song Yufeng, who has a clan elder grandfather, is a core member of the Song family, then those in the family sequence, who are few in number each century, are absolutely among the few members who can reach the upper echelons of the Song family. Moreover, he had received some secretive information that people like the Song family sequence, as long as they dont die prematurely, are almost guaranteed to become Zhulu Warship Captains within a century, and they even have a good chance of becoming Fifth Rank Battleship Captains later on. Which means, the person before him was indeed a prospective Zhulu Warship Captain, a formidable person who could traverse the Starry Sea for two thousand years. Knowing this, how could he not be alarmed? In an instant, Yuan Tais mind raced. He was well aware that if he could cling to this powerful figure, not only could the Yuan Family change its current decline, but even further advancement in the future was not impossible. But how to cling to the leg of a direct member of a principalitys powerhouse? That was the question troubling him the most at the moment. What if I take out one of the few ultimate assets left in the family? Of course, Song Chi was unaware of these thoughts. Currently, with his bio-skin mask on, his face showed no expression. He glanced over at Song Yufeng, nodded lightly in acknowledgment, and then was led away from the rooftop by Song Yufeng personally, making their way to a private meeting room within the Dragon Spine Shops. PS: I didnt even notice until now that the college entrance examination had already started this year. I wish all the students taking the exam can perform well beyond their usual capabilities and achieve the results they desire. Chapter 562 - 298: Cold Moon Snow Python Advances to Fourth Rank Chapter 562: Chapter 298: Cold Moon Snow Python Advances to Fourth Rank Song Chis sole purpose for visiting the family shop was always clear, and he did not hesitate to voice his inquiry at this moment: The head of the family mentioned you recently acquired news of the Sand of Time? Seeing Song Chis directness, Song Yufeng hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying: Replying to the Seventh Prince, indeed, a exploration team named Manfeng recently confirmed they possess the Sand of Time, and the quantity is substantial, exceeding 5kg! An exploration team? Song Chi was a little surprised, having not expected that those with a resource like the Sand of Time would be an exploration team. ... As a scion of a noble family, Song Chi had some understanding of these special exploration forces within the Alien Star Domain, but he had never seen them for himself. He knew that for captains from more humble origins, forming an exploration team was indeed the best way to jointly probe the alien territories of space. Such exploration teams typically possess a variety of warships with specialized roles, including support, vanguard, remote control, and firepower strike capabilities, making them small yet fully equipped. Of course, compared to the families and consortiums, such small-scale exploration teams could hardly be mentioned in the same breath. Noting the probing tone in Song Chis voice, Song Yufeng continued: Yes, the Manfeng team is quite a well-known exploration team in the North Street area of Holy Star City. Although the team currently has just over twenty members, there are as many as five veteran cruisers among them. Its highly possible that they might be promoted to a high-level exploration team. Song Chi nodded, deep in thought. The high-level exploration team referred to by Song Yufeng actually suggested those that possess Zhulu Warships. Such caliber of exploration teams were rare in the entirety of Holy Star City but for Song Chi, that was not the point. What are the demands of this Manfeng team? He had heard from the head of the family that the other partys demands seemed fairly complex. Recently, the vice-captain of the Manfeng team expressed the need to participate in an exploration mission in the Alien Star Domain along with them. As for the specifics of the exploration, they will only disclose them after an agreement is made! Song Chis eyebrows rose slightly. Clearly, if five seasoned cruisers couldnt handle it, it wasnt going to be an easy matter, but he quickly said: Ask them if its possible to meet and discuss in detail! A few minutes later, Song Yufeng exited the Torch network, then shook his head. Seventh Prince, the personnel left behind by the Manfeng team stated that they have already embarked on another exploration. The second batch of transfer warships they have arranged wont be able to pick up personnel for another four months! Suppressing the urgency in his heart, Song Chi said, Then arrange accommodations for me first. Additionally, in the meantime, intensify the search for news of the Ether Crystal! ... Chenxing Yang Continent, Sky Rush Valley. This place is nearly one light-year away from Holy Star City and accounts for one-twentieth of the Dinghai Song Familys controlled region on Chenxing Yang Continent. In the center of this valley lies an eruption eye of a Fifth Rank Level, and for this reason, this place has always been stationed by a Fourth Rank Level clan elder of the family. A single Zhulu Warship would certainly be insufficient to suppress an eruption eye of the Fifth Rank Level. In fact, the elder was of the Orange Fire Seed, enslaving a Fifth Rank Level bipedal dragon on his flagship. It was because of this bipedal dragon that the elder could suppress a Fifth Rank Level source eruption eye year-round. However, according to Song Yufeng, this elder spent most of their time wandering the Alien Star Domain, seeking the opportunity to ascend to the Fifth Rank. Under the guidance of a cruiser, Song Chi settled down in a manor within Sky Rush Valley. After dismissing the guiding warship, he quickly surveyed his surroundings. The Sky Rush Valley was vast, spanning tens of millions of square kilometers. Thanks to the eruption eye of the Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, the soil was fertile and the terrain flat. The area was neatly planted with a large amount of Heavenly Star Grass. Moreover, it was not just any ordinary batch of Heavenly Star Grass, but a thousand-year batch of Top Rank Heavenly Star Grass. Allegedly, this batch of Heavenly Star Grass was the main ingredient for the familys Top-Tier Body Forging Potion. This Heavenly Star Valley, with tens of millions of square kilometers of land, was planted with ten batches of Heavenly Star Grass. The family could harvest one batch every hundred years, thus continuously producing Top Rank Heavenly Star Grass. Gazing over the staggering amount of Heavenly Star Grass, Song Chi sighed inwardly. Because of the enhancements in personal status and access rights, he had seen many confidential messages in the family archives during this period, including information about this Heavenly Star Grass. As the sole principal ingredient for Body Tempering Potions, there existed even higher Level Heavenly Star Grass known as Superlative Heavenly Star Grass within the family. This type of Heavenly Star Grass required three thousand years to mature and, with the familys special pharmaceutical techniques, could be processed into Superlative Body Tempering Elixirs. These potions were of great assistance to those practicing the Guidance Technique at the Third and Fourth Rank Levels. Unfortunately, not every Heavenly Star Grass could grow for three thousand years. Ordinary Heavenly Star Grass could usually be cultivated on a large scale under certain special conditions. Heavenly Star Grass of the High Rank at five hundred years required consistent nurturing from a Fourth Rank Level Floating Land Origin to reach its age. Top Rank Heavenly Star Grass at one thousand years required the nurturing of a Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. And for the Superlative Heavenly Star Grass that matured over three thousand years, it was said to require the nurturing of the Sixth, or even Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, and the conditions were extremely stringent. Even for the Song Family, it was reported that only an ancestor had managed to secure a small plot of land on a Sixth Rank Life Floating Land long ago. The family could only produce a small amount every hundred years. As for those Seventh Rank Floating Lands, as well as the Sixth Rank Life Type Floating Lands discovered in subsequent years, although some were planted, they hadnt yet reached the harvesting year. Chapter 563 - 298: Cold Moon Snow Python Advances to Fourth Rank_2 Chapter 563: Chapter 298: Cold Moon Snow Python Advances to Fourth Rank_2 ` This was also the reason behind Song Chis sigh. The Superlative Body Tempering Elixir had a significant auxiliary effect on his current Guidance Technique, but due to the limited quantity produced by the clan each time and the priority given to the clan elders, he had not yet personally experienced its effects. After surveying the entire valley to ensure there were no dangers and noting that a specialized patrol fleet was in place, Song Chi finally returned to his manor. The next day, with his spirits fully restored to their peak, he once again connected to the Torch Network. Instead of looking around haphazardly like the day before, Song Chi directly opened the search engine. [Ether Crystal] ... He keyed in the keyword and hit search. A slew of related products and information appeared, but they were all just gimmicky mentions with no practical use. Not surprised by this, Song Chi quickly entered a new keyword. [Sand of Time] The results were the same as before, with no helpful information. With an unchanged expression and having anticipated this outcome, Song Chi quickly redirected his attention. He had already relayed information about both items to the Chenxing Yang Continent over ten years ago. If they could be found so easily, Song Yufeng would have notified him long ago. After pondering for a moment, he entered several other keywords in succession. [Hybrid Device] [Translocation Device] [Soldier Figurine Tree Component] To this day, the Cang Qiong lacked any hybrid components, which was a small flaw. Now, with an abundance of spaceship components available on the Chenxing Yang Continent, he wanted to see if he could purchase one. As for the translocation device, the Cang Qiong had only one, the [Purple River Translocation Device], and it was capable of fitting another one. The last keyword, Soldier Figurine Tree Component, referred to a replacement for the [Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree] component. The white component could no longer keep up with the current strength of the Cang Qiong. After searching three times in a row, Song Chi indeed found several suitable components. Although they were all of Blue Quality, they were quite appropriate for the current situation. Pegasus Translocation Device lv0 Quality: Blue ... Humanoid Soldier Figurine Tree lv0 Quality: Blue ... The component that Song Chi was interested in was the [Pegasus Translocation Device]. Although it was just an ordinary Blue Quality component without any special features, it could be enhanced later on. Combined with the [Purple River Translocation Device], it would be very effective, at least saving a lot of time on future travels. As for the blue Soldier Figurine Tree components, Song Chi wasnt particularly interested. Between white and blue, lv29 and lv39, there wasnt much difference for the Cang Qiong at the current stage. Opening the private chat panel, Song Chi initiated a private conversation with the Torch Ship Captain who had the [Pegasus Translocation Device] listed. In the end, he paid 100 threads of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin and 1000 threads of First-Rank Floating Land Origin to successfully purchase the blue translocation device. After making the payment, he didnt need to worry about it anymore. It would be delivered by a dedicated delivery person within the day. Several hours later, having successfully acquired the component, Song Chi enhanced it to lv30 before he retreated into prolonged seclusion. He devoted himself completely to visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint and cultivating the Guidance Technique. Two months later, in the underground battleship summoning room of the manor, Song Chi stood atop the warships in-built Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform, his body scorching hot as he engaged in the cultivation of the Guidance Technique. ` Over the previous decade, due to his comprehension of the Law, he had been forced to stop his cultivation of the Guidance Technique and now naturally had to pick it up again. In order to maximize the auxiliary effects of the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform, he upgraded the Orange Torch Ship Hull to lv32. With the help of the lv32 Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform, his Guidance Technique was close to reaching the limit of lv31. However, just as he was intent on advancing his Guidance Technique straight to the peak of lv31, a hissing sound disturbed his plan. Hiss, hiss, hiss! Looking at the white mini serpent on his shoulder, Song Chi raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his eyes. Youre about to advance to the Fourth Rank again? Previously, due to the sequence task, the Cold Moon Snow Python had forcibly suppressed its urge to advance, resulting in more than a decade passing before its second opportunity for promotion. This time, Song Chi certainly wouldnt refuse. Hiss, hiss, hiss! The mini form of the Cold Moon Snow Python transmitted its thoughts again, and Song Chi quickly received new information. The success rate of your advancement will be higher in a snowy environment? Hearing the information transmitted by the little creature itself, he pondered for a moment. He had originally planned to find a spot in the Sky Rush Valley for the little one to attempt advancement. After all, the Chenxing Yang Continent was a 5th tier Starry Sea Floating Land, any random place would be more than sufficient for an entity to break through to the Fourth Rank. But if a snowy environment provided a special bonus, then his previous plan naturally had to change. While the bloodline potential of the Cold Moon Snow Python was not weak, this did not mean that advancing to the Fourth Rank was as easy as eating and drinking. Song Chi would satisfy its needs as much as possible to enhance its chances of success. After opening the detailed map of the Chenxing Yang Continent provided by Song Yufeng, he quickly determined three suitable locations. Sheathed Snowfield, Frost Valley, Polar Wasteland. As for which location to choose specifically, that decision required personal inspection of each. Thanks to an additional translocation device, Song Chi visited these three places in just one day and eventually chose the Polar Wasteland. The Polar Wasteland was located at the northernmost end of the Chenxing Yang Continent, perpetually frosty and a vast permafrost belt spanning over a hundred million square kilometers. The reason for choosing this place was not only the Cold Moon Snow Pythons own preference for it but also because it was one of the few barren belts on the Chenxing Floating Land. Combined with the astonishingly thick permafrost, this area was rarely frequented by people. Therefore, even if the Cold Moon Snow Python caused a great commotion during its subsequent advancement, it was unlikely to be detected. Polar Wasteland, above the Vault of Heaven. Capitalizing on the now Purple Quality upgraded component, the Void Membrane, Song Chi unworriedly suspended the Cangqiong above the firmament. Of course, the main reason was to oversee the entire wasteland to minimize any danger. Go ahead! At his command, the Cold Moon Snow Python excitedly burst from the warship. Once it left the Cangqiong, its mini form began to change drastically, quickly transforming into a white serpent more than a kilometer long. The body of the snake exuded a formidable pressure, its mouth continuously roaring, as if proclaiming its presence to the entire outside world. As it plummeted all the way down, the Cold Moon Snow Python eventually coiled itself atop an iceberg below. As copious amounts of Floating Land Origin infused into its body and it howled to the sky, that domineering and wild energy belonged to the Fourth Rank Level. That unruly energy was continuously baptizing its body and even its divine soul was significantly affected. At the same time, a vast amount of Ice Law emanated from within it, forming numerous ice crystals at the summit of the mountain, giving the impression that the entire sky was frozen over. Watching this spectacle, Song Chi in the high skies already had his answer; he knew that the Cold Moon Snow Pythons advancement was now 80 percent certain. Unless something major happened, failure was unlikely. As time passed, increasingly intense life pressure spread all around. It was the essence of a Third Rank entity continuously transforming towards the Fourth Rank, and the imposing presence of a Fourth Rank lifeform gradually thickened throughout the world. Inside the Cangqiong, Song Chis brows suddenly furrowed, as the radar screen indicated a warship rapidly approaching. The key point was that this warship was over three thousand kilometers long. A Zhulu Warship! Song Chis expression turned somber as he internally complained. This Polar Wasteland wasnt under anyones jurisdiction and had rarely been trodden upon for hundreds of years. But coincidentally, during the final stages of advancement, it was discovered... Chapter 564 - 299: First Battle of the Zhulu Warship - [Master-Servant Contract] Chapter 564: Chapter 299: First Battle of the Zhulu Warship C [Master-Servant Contract] It seems that even the heavens are looking out for me, not only did I hit the 27% chance of successful promotion, but right after the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] was promoted, a half-step Fourth Rank enslavement creature practically fell into my lap, Once this creature completes its promotion, and before it undergoes Life Sublimation, Ill enslave it outright. An enslavement creature freshly entered into the Fourth Rank will definitely fetch a good price, and afterward, my own Guidance Techniques promotion to the Fourth Rank should be accelerated as well... Aboard the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] Zhulu Warship, the man with the scarred face showed excitement, with a smile that lingered on his face. He was named Wang Zhen, known among his peers as Scar Wang. Now 452 years old, the peak Cruiser Captain had been mixing it up on Chenxing Yang Continent for over two centuries. Over a year ago, during an exploration of the Alien Star Domain, he lucked out, finding not only an Orange Quality Super Main Cannon but also trading it for a drop of Fourth Rank Primordial Blood. With that drop of Fourth Rank Primordial Blood and the depletion of centuries worth of accumulated wealth, he had finally managed to raise his warships promotion success rate to 27% within a years task, and with some dumb luck, he had succeeded in promoting his flagship from a Cruiser to a Zhulu Warship. ... Now, not long after completing his promotion, he couldnt wait to take his very own Zhulu Warship out for a spin. In order to avoid any accidents, he specifically chose the sparsely populated Arctic Hills. But once again, fortune knocked on his door. However, as the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] zoomed straight toward the source of the promotion fluctuations, the warship suddenly received a telecommunication request. This unexpected development caused Wang Zhen to rapidly suppress the excitement in his heart, turning it into high alert. As a loner who had managed to survive for more than four centuries, Wang Zhen was naturally not the kind to be slow-witted. After some consideration, he cautiously accepted the communication. Soon, the projection of Song Chi, wearing a bionic skin mask, appeared in front of him. My lord, the creature below that is promoting to the Fourth Rank is my enslavement creature. I apologize for disturbing you! Initially vigilant, Wang Zhens eyes subtly revealed traces of something different as the communication went through. Suddenly his expression shifted, going from wary to looking down from on high. Is that so, but then again... While talking with Song Chi, Wang Zhens eyes briefly and discreetly glanced at the radar image to the side. The space radar installed on the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger], being of Purple Quality, had not detected the presence of the Cangqiong up until now. And hearing the words my lord from Song Chi, greedy thoughts began to spring up instinctively in his heart. As the distance between the two warships closed, the Void Membrane component lost its effectiveness, and in this moment, the Cangqiong, hovering in the sky above, was successfully caught by the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger]. Indeed, a Cruiser... Wang Zhen felt a surge of intense excitement. In the past, he would never have harbored any thoughts besides the mission at hand, but now it was different. The [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] was now a Zhulu Warship; even though he had not yet broken through to the Fourth Rank with his Guidance Technique and did not possess a Divine Consciousness State Spirit to transform the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] into its Mythical Mecha Form, overrunning an ordinary Cruiser, even a peak one, was very simple for him. With that thought in mind, the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger], which had already slowed down, suddenly turned and the next second shot straight towards the Cangqiong above. In the end, Wang Zhen decided to make a move. An enslavement creature on the verge of the Fourth Rank, a component of at least Purple Quality, and a concealment component of the same minimum quality, these three factors were too much for him to suppress the greed in his heart. To his surprise, the Cangqiongs reaction was incredibly fast, almost at the same moment the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] began to ascend, it likewise engaged its engines at full capacity, matching the warships increase in speed. If it had been an ordinary Third Rank Cruiser Captain, such a rapid reaction would not have been possible, but dont forget that Song Chi already possessed a Divine Consciousness State Spirit, and in comparison to Wang Zhen, whose Guidance Technique hadnt yet broken through to the Fourth Rank, his abilities were actually somewhat superior. Therefore, as Wang Zhens eyes caught a glimpse of something unusual and he sneakily checked the radar, Song Chi had already sensed the others malintent. And so, a chase began between the two warships, one large and one small. After some time spent in pursuit, the Torch Ship Captains on board both warships had their own thoughts. Song Chi thought the Zhulu Warship behind him seemed somewhat off; compared to the other Zhulu Warships he had personally witnessed, this one was clearly lacking in several ways. I see, without the empowerment of the Power of Laws, could this Zhulu Warship have just been promoted? Upon reaching this conclusion, another question immediately formed in his mind. Could a newly promoted Zhulu Warship, not yet empowered by the Power of Laws, truly be a match for the Cangqiong? As for Wang Zhen, a hint of gravity appeared on his face. You see, although the Shipborne Engine aboard the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] was only of Purple Quality, it had been enhanced to lv49, and with the additional 200% thrust gained post-promotion to the Fourth Rank, the warships current speed was actually far surpassing its past performance. Yet, he realized the distance between the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] and the Cruiser above was not closing by much. With this, he speculated that the engine equipped on the Cangqiong might be of Orange Quality. Reaching this conclusion, Wang Zhen felt even more intense excitement, and simultaneously, he gave himself the order for a quick and decisive battle. Chapter 565 - 299: First Battle of the Zhulu Warship - [Master-Servant Contract]_2 Chapter 565: Chapter 299: First Battle of the Zhulu Warship C [Master-Servant Contract]_2 Whirr, whirr, whirr! The special overload operating feature of the purple engine was activated, and the next second, the speed of the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] surged dramatically. With this sudden change, the distance between the two warships finally began to close continuously. Aboard the Cang Qiong, Song Chi instinctively wanted to activate the Phantom Trace feature or use the [Void Escape Orb], but thinking of his previous speculations, he forcibly restrained himself. Of course, the warships barrage of gunfire never stopped, continuing to fire at the target below. However, this was obviously in vain. ... In less than ten seconds, the distance between the two warships had shrunk to less than ten thousand meters. Just then, several alloy chains suddenly shot out from the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] Zhulu Warship. Opting not to dodge, the Cang Qiong allowed these alloy chains to tightly entangle it. As the alloy chains took complete control of the Cang Qiong, both Song Chi and Wang Zhen revealed cold smiles on their faces in unison. Below, the two main cannons on the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] roared simultaneously, and the terrifying annihilation beams fell directly onto the immobile energy shield of the Cang Qiong. However, to Song Chis barely suppressed amusement, those seemingly frightening annihilation beams merely whittled down less than 20% of the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] value. Your turn is over, now its mine! Murmuring to himself, the Cang Qiong rapidly turned its hull as its two pre-charged fifth-rank main cannons burst forth simultaneously. A Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light over three thousand meters in length and a Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light with a diameter of a kilometer roared at the same time. Below, a strong sense of life-threatening danger suddenly surged in the heart of Wang Zhen in the main control room of the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger], and his instincts told him that if these two terrifying attacks hit, the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] would suffer catastrophic damage. However, the problem was that the several alloy chains restricted not only the movements of the Cang Qiong but also his own flagship. Just as he actively canceled the effect of these alloy chains, the two frightening attacks had already pierced through ten thousand meters of distance and struck the energy shield on the outer layer of the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger]. The fifth-rank enhanced orange main cannons active attack feature, and the likewise fifth-rank enhanced red main cannons attack featureboth also receiving a slight boost from the Law of Spacedemonstrated the daunting might encased within the two attacks launched by the Cang Qiong. In just two seconds, the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger]s purple energy shield overloaded completely, and the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light and the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light subsequently slammed into the warship armor. It was only because Wang Zhen had promptly activated the active defense feature of the warship armor, and additionally because the armor was the only orange component on the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger], that it didnt destroy immediately under this horrific attack. When the power of both attacks had fully dissipated, the fore of the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] showed two dreadful fissures, each hundreds of meters in diameter. Unfortunately, even with the orange warship armors active defense feature and the fourth-rank Zhulu Warships inherent enhancement of its base components, the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light and the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light ultimately failed to sink the enemy with one strike. Seeing this, Song Chi remained expressionless. His mind raced as numerous Divine Thought Threads burst from his brain, rapidly entering the body of the Cang Qiong. The next second, to Wang Zhens utterly shocked gaze, the Cang Qiong suddenly transformed from a warship shape into a giant mecha. The [Divine-weaving Sword], glowing with intense red light, was grasped by the mecha giant, and a vast force of Space Law gathered at the tip of the sword held by the giant. In the blink of an eye, a Ruins Returning Blade hundreds of meters long condensed at the tip of the [Divine-weaving Sword]. Mythical Mecha Form, Space Law, Ruins Returning Sword Radiance, its someone from the Dinghai Song Family, damn it, why did I have to provoke a monster from the Dinghai Song Family! Song Chi was neither aware of nor interested in Wang Zhens current despair. His only thought was to test the results of the Laws and secret techniques he had grasped over the past few years. His idea was as straightforward as could beif the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light and the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light hadnt been able to resolve his opponent in one hit, then he would simply strike another sword blow. But just as he was about to swing the Ruins Returning Sword Radiance, the warship once again received an urgent communication request. Without any hesitation, he connected the communication, indeed curious to see if the other party had any last words. Prince Song Qi, this old fool was blind to your greatness, please be merciful! I am willing to serve you as my master! Upon hearing this, Song Chi remained unmoved; the Ruins Returning Sword Radiance concentrated at the tip of the [Divine-weaving Sword] showed no sign of dissipating. It was well-known that Torch Ship Captains couldnt be enslaved by enslavement components due to their Ancestral Torch and the Seed of Torch, making such offers of servitude utterly impractical. This was precisely why Song Chi felt no temptation; otherwise, why would he refuse the windfall of having a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain as a servant? But perhaps understanding this point, Wang Zhen on the other side was particularly enthusiastic. Prince Song Qi, the old man isnt spouting nonsense. I have a special Purple Component called Master-Servant Contract, which allows two willing parties to sign a permanent master-servant spiritual contract! Not only was he proactive in mentioning the [Master-Servant Contract] component, but he also promptly transmitted its detailed attributes, decisively erasing the spiritual connection with another ordinary Third Rank Torch Ship Captain he had contracted, then swiftly dismounted the component. Soon after, he sent the component, glowing with purple brilliance, towards the Cang Qiong using a traction beam. As a lone adventurer who had risen from a Spectral Shuttle to a Zhulu Warship, how could he not have some special methods? He had obtained this [Master-Servant Contract] component after his flagship was upgraded to a Spectral Airship, and over the subsequent four hundred years, he had contracted various Torch Ship Captains of the same or lower rank using this component. He let these Captains scout ahead in every Star Domain exploration, which is how he had grown to his current status. It could be said that this [Master-Servant Contract] was Wang Zhens biggest trump card, but for the sake of survival, he couldnt care less about it now. Moreover, deep down, Wang Zhen actually harbored another thought; he wasnt particularly averse to annexing the Song familys Seventh Sequence from Dinghai. Everything he had witnessed just now was overwhelmingly shocking to him, who had spent over four hundred years in the Chenxing Principality. In all those years, Wang Zhen had never seen such an abnormal being. A Third Rank with two Fifth Rank main cannons, a transformed spiritual state into Divine Thought State, comprehension of Space Lawone of the two most powerful Lawsand the Song familys signature secret techniques; even more astonishing was the ability to freely control the Mythical Mecha Form at a Third Rank Level. All this told him that the Seventh Sequence of the Song Family was an exceptional aberration, a top-notch prodigy, not just within the Chenxing Principality but even across the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy. Serving such a figure, he held not the slightest discomfort; instead, he believed that if things went smoothly, he might even have a chance to advance further. Opening the hatch, Song Chi first summoned a Second-Rank Humanoid Alien Race enslavement creature to inspect and confirm that there were no traps on the purple component before he pulled it into the warship. Master-Servant Contract lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Additional +1 to the number of servitudes that can be contracted Consumption: 7/s (Spectral Energy Points) Master: None Servant: None (0/2) {1+1} Effect: Contracts two willing individuals, granting the master absolute authority over life and death after forming the master-servant spiritual contract, ensuring the servant harbors no ill will and maintains absolute loyalty. No need for charging or buffering UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 700 Spectral Energy Points After reviewing all the attributes of this [Master-Servant Contract], Song Chis eyes flashed with fervorit was clearly an exceptional component. Although its effects seemed to duplicate those of enslavement components, if it could truly sign a master-servant spiritual contract with a Torch Ship Captain as the other party had claimed, its value would be unimaginably high. Chapter 566: 300: Divine Binding Chains Chapter 566: Chapter 300: Divine Binding Chains The difference between enslaving an ordinary creature and a Torch Ship Captain is simply too vast. An enslaved creature mostly serves as a mere henchman or cannon fodder, but the role of a Torch Ship Captain extends far beyond that. Their flagship can also be equipped with various special components. If utilized properly, it could even serve multiple functions such as transit warship, fire support, coordinate location, and public representation, incomparable to what an enslaved creature could offer. After installing this component, Song Chi enhanced it to lv30 before shifting his gaze back to the newly promoted Contending Warship below. Come out from the warship on your own, dont make me say it a second... ... Before the words were fully spoken, the very conscious Wang Zhen had already opened the hatch of the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger], his body enveloped by flowing Spectral Energy as he flew out of the warship. As soon as he entered Cang Qiong, he spoke again with utmost respect, fearing that Song Chi would take his life if displeased. Song Qi, Wang Zhen here, who has barely ascended his flagship to Fourth Rank after more than four hundred and fifty years, which is laughable in Your Highnesss eyes! His flagship had just advanced to Fourth Rank and had yet to enjoy the honors and respect due to a Contending Warship Captain. Waiting for his Guidance Technique to advance to Fourth Rank, he could look forward to a prolonged lifespan of over one thousand five hundred years, which he wasnt ready to waste in disgraceful death. Glancing back, Song Chi wasnt surprised that the other party could identify him with just one sentence. The majority of Torch Ship Captains in the Chenxing Principality who followed the path of Space Law came from the Dinghai Song Family. Coupled with the signature secret technique Ruins Returning Slash and the commotion at the Dragon Spine Shops two months prior, deducing his identity was not difficult. His gaze swept over Wang Zhens body, sensing his Third Rank Peak Guidance Technique, confirming his previous guess that the others flagship ascension to Fourth Rank must have happened within the last three years. With this confirmation, he had no further concerns as the Master-Servant Contract component, barely enhanced to Third Rank due to insufficient Titanium Crystal, should be effective on him. As for the future, he just needed to enhance the Master-Servant Contract to lv40 or above before the others Guidance Technique made a Fourth Rank breakthrough, which he was confident enough about. With a thought, two purple lights spilled out from the Master-Servant Contract component, penetrating both Song Chi and Wang Zhen, following which an automated notification sounded nearly simultaneously in their ears. [Do you wish to establish a Master-Servant Spirit Pact with Wang Zhen (Master)?] [Do you wish to establish a Master-Servant Spirit Pact with Song Chi (Servant)?] Once both confirmed, the Master-Servant Spirit Pact swiftly formed. Afterward, Song Chi experienced an inexplicable sensation, sensing a special connection with Wang Zhen, knowing he could erase his spiritual soul at any moment, causing his complete death. As for Wang Zhen, perhaps even he hadnt realized that his gaze towards Song Chi now carried genuine respect, as if Song Chi was all that mattered, the god who had granted him everything. To actually contract a Torch Ship Captain! Song Chi was filled with excitement. Although the Master-Servant Contract component only had two servant slots and its number of slots wouldnt increase with enhancement levels, its function was still irreplaceable by other components. Besides, he felt an underlying surrealism. A Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain became my servant just like that? Lost in thought, Wang Zhens voice disrupted his musings. This humble one pays respect to the master! Song Chi slightly knitted his brows. Lets skip the word master, just call me Your Highness.'' Yes, Your Highness! The two warships descended swiftly below, as the Cold Moon Snow Pythons ascension was not yet complete, and someone had to guard it personally. While waiting for the Cold Moon Snow Pythons final Life Sublimation, Wang Zhen also carefully recounted his past. Just a few minutes later, Song Chi had largely understood him. As a Torch Ship Captain who had traversed the Starry Sea for over four hundred years, honestly, Wang Zhen knew how to live well. Not to mention that he had established several ventures in Holy Star City, providing him an income even if he didnt explore the Alien Star Domain for a while, he also had numerous mistresses and several children over the centuries. Song Chi naturally had no interest in these personal affairs, instead looking with great interest at the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] Contending Warship. Of course, even though he could confirm his absolute control over Wang Zhens life and death, out of caution, he chose not to rashly enter the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger], but instead had Wang Zhen send over a detailed list of the ships component attributes. Radiant Gold Quantum Armor lv49 Quality: Orange Feature: Radiant Gold Protection Feature 2: Defense Value additionally increased by 100% ... Spiritual Beam Fusion Device lv30 Quality: Purple Feature: An extra +1 to fusion light band count ... God-binding Chains C Imitation lv40 Quality: Purple Feature: Chain effective range doubled ... Looking at the component information sent by the other party, Song Chis eyelid twitched and he privately thought that this Torch Ship Captain, after four hundred years in the principality, was perhaps too thrifty? One Orange, ten Purple, and the rest were Blue and White components. Honestly, he hardly could bear to look directly at them. However, upon further reflection, he realized that this was, in fact, the most typical setup for the majority of ordinary Torch Ship Captains, as their path was inherently difficult. Recalling the leader of the Blood Blade Star Thieves from twenty years ago, Blood Blade, who was even older than Wang Zhen and commanded a sizable band of space thieves, yet his flagship had only one Orange Quality Energy Shield, with the rest being Purple Components at most. Chapter 567: 300: Divine Binding Chains_2 Chapter 567: Chapter 300: Divine Binding Chains_2 After a moment of consideration, Song Chi said, Bring over that [Spiritual Beam Fusion Device] component. Although the [Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger] had many components, the only ones that might catch Song Chis eye, besides the first [Master-Servant Contract], were this [Spiritual Beam Fusion Device] and the [God-binding Chains C Imitation]. The [Spiritual Beam Fusion Device] was a fusion class component that Cang Qiong was missing, and Song Chi naturally wouldnt be polite about it; as for the [God-binding Chains C Imitation] component, it was the very thing previously used on the Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger to bind Cang Qiong. Song Chi had intended to simply take it and install it on Cang Qiong, but Wang Zhens subsequent remark suddenly shifted his attention. The whereabouts of the true [Divine Binding Chains]? ... The [God-binding Chains C Imitation] installed on the Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger was just an imitation. According to Wang Zhen, his God-binding Chains were obtained by chance, while the true [Divine Binding Chains] component was actually located in the core region of the Chaotic Star Field, requiring one to venture tens of thousands of light-years into the Chaotic Star Field. Hearing this news, Song Chi took great interest; if an imitation component was of Purple Quality, then the quality of the original would evidently be even higher. Do you know the exact quality of the true [Divine Binding Chains] component? Orange? Or even higher? Wang Zhen didnt even need to think before answering directly, Red! A Red epic component stirred even more interest in Song Chi. This type of binding component was extremely suitable for Cang Qiong at the moment. Just imagine, once Cang Qiong firmly bound the opponent and then initiated the Neutron Star Fission feature up close, the thought alone was enough to drive any enemy to despair. The temperature of a newly transformed miniature neutron star exceeded millions of degrees... no, wrong, since the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component was enhanced to level 50 not long ago, the temperature emitted by the miniature neutron star had already broken through twelve million degrees. A burst of twelve million degrees up close would be too much for even Fifth Rank Level stellar sea creatures to endure. Although he was eager to get his hands on this component, venturing tens of thousands of light-years deep into the Chaotic Star Field, which was close to the core region of the Chaotic Star Field, was not a place one could rush into on a whim. The Chaotic Star Field was where multiple mid-sized civilizations converged, with no lack of Fifth and even Sixth Rank Level alien beings. If he really wanted to obtain the Red [Divine Binding Chains] component, he had to plan carefully. As he thought, Song Chi also enhanced the newly installed [Spiritual Beam Fusion Device] component to level 20. It wasnt that he was unwilling to continue strengthening it, but he was completely out of titanium crystals. However, the attributes of the [Spiritual Beam Fusion Device] component enhanced to level 20 were not bad either. With the features boost, it could produce three fusion light bands at once, capable of simultaneously fusing three Torch Warships. Hiss! A sharp hissing sound abruptly came from below. Both men looked down to find the Cold Moon Snow Python, which had originally coiled at the peak of the snowy mountain, now soaring into the sky, with its kilometer-long body swelling to nearly four kilometers. The Ice Law it wielded, which was already formidable, experienced an explosive surge after it officially broke through to the Fourth Rank. Song Chi was very concerned about this. Because the Cold Moon Snow Python was much like his current self, controlling the Power of Laws and Inherited Secret Techniques at Third Rank, and once its life tier advanced to Fourth Rank, the laws and secret techniques it controlled during the Third Rank would experience a transformative leap. Thus, Song Chi was curious and wanted to estimate his own future enhancement upon breaking through to Fourth Rank, using the current changes of the Cold Moon Snow Python. After quite some commotion under the Vault of Heaven of the Arctic Barrens, the Cold Moon Snow Python finally returned to Cang Qiong, successfully advancing to Fourth Rank. The miniaturized python deftly climbed up onto Song Chis shoulder, its icy little head constantly nuzzling against his face, as if proudly showing off its achievements. Seconds later, at his command, the little one unleashed the Ice Law contained within to its full extent. About 8% or so! Carefully sensing the Ice Law released by the little one at the moment, Song Chi quickly arrived at a rough figure. At the same time, his eyes lit up brightly. Because before this, the little ones Law Comprehension Degree hovered around 0.4%, and calculating it, this increase was roughly around 20 times. Clearly, this increase was somewhat unexpected, but Song Chi also understood that the path he was on involved the Space Law, one of the two most challenging Primordial Laws to master, so it would be difficult to achieve such a degree of increase with the Space Law. Besides, the Cold Moon Snow Python itself is a darling of the Ice Law, but at most, its average in its comprehension of Space Law. Taking these two points into account, Song Chi estimated that the amplification when he advanced to the Fourth Rank should be around 10 times. If its 10 times, then before the breakthrough of my Guidance Technique to the Fourth Rank, my Spatial Law Comprehension Degree must reach at least 0.8%, he mused. Only in this way can I utilize the effects of the amplification to the max. Having set a target for himself in his heart, Song Chi did not dwell on it any further. Wang Zhen, take this Ruins Market Walking Command; if theres anything in the future, you can directly have the Second Rank enslaved creatures under your command bring this command to report! After briefly introducing the function of the Ruins Market Walking Command, Song Chi did not wish to linger. Before leaving, he added two more things. Todays matters must not be revealed to anyone. Also, advance your Guidance Technique to the Fourth Rank as soon as possible; a Zhulu Warship that cannot mechanize is not considered a true Fourth-Rank Warship. I shall heed Your Highnesss command! Wang Zhens attitude remained respectful, but his heart was becoming more fervent. Although Song Chi didnt explain all the functions of the Ruins Market Walking Command, Wang Zhen could glean its terrifying value from the bits and pieces he had mentioned. Sky Rush Valley, personal manor. Back at the manor, Song Chi sent a message to Song Yufeng to withdraw his annual subsidy of 3,000 Titanium Crystals in advance. Once the 3,000 Titanium Crystals arrived, he immediately enhanced the Master-Servant Contract component to lv40, as it involved a servant who was a Fourth-Rank Level Torch Ship Captain; he didnt want any slip-ups to occur. Besides this component, the two newly acquired Purple Components, Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector and Spiritual Beam Fusion Device, had also been enhanced to lv40. Just three components, and nearly a thousand Titanium Crystals were gone like that, making Song Chi sigh. However, even though he still had over two thousand Titanium Crystals left, he did not continue with the enhancement. The resources like Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin and Law Stones had already been depleted. After this round of enhancement, Song Chi took out the Space Law Fruit again; after more than two months of adaptation, he felt that he was ready to use this last Law Fruit. Two days later, when Song Chi reopened his eyes, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had increased from 0.27% to 0.35%. Compared to the first Law Fruit, this one only increased his Law Comprehension Degree by 0.08%, but Song Chi was sufficiently satisfied. By this calculation, he could still consume at least four more Space Law Fruits to quickly raise his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree by nearly 0.15%. Together with the current 0.35%, that made 0.5%, not too distant from the 0.8% targeta significant surprise. Additionally, this Law Fruit accelerated his assimilation progress with Law by several years; even if he did nothing in the future, he only needed to wait a dozen more years to enter the Dragon Spine Secret Realm for a second time to comprehend the Primordial Laws. Returning to the Space Law Fruit, with the use of the second Space Law Fruit, Song Chi no longer had any of these fruits in his possession. However, he was not worried. Since the day he arrived at Sky Rush Valley, he had been using the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature; now that the buffer period of the Secret Realm Accelerator feature was over, the Cultivation Secret Realm had once again entered an accelerated state. Moreover, with the component enhanced to the Fifth Rank, its acceleration rate became even more astonishing; now every normal acceleration, even without investing Void Crystals of the Fourth Rank or higher, translated to over twenty thousand years of accelerated growth for all plants within the Secret Realm compared to one year outside. With such a terrifying acceleration rate, even if the Spatial Law Tree had a long fruiting cycle, he believed that it wouldnt be long before he could continuously harvest the second and third rounds of mature Space Law Fruits. I hope the fruiting dormancy phase of this Spatial Law Tree comes later... Muttering to himself, Song Chis mind whirled, and in the next breath, a denser Spatial Law converged around him. Compared to two days prior, the Spatial Law was obviously much more solid, and the might it contained had greatly increased. PS: I have returned home, so there will be only one chapter today, but updates will resume normally tomorrow. PS2: Wishing all treasures a peaceful Dragon Boat Festival. Chapter 568: 301: Red Fire Source UpRank [Star Crown Fire] Chapter 568: Chapter 301: Red Fire Source UpRank [Star Crown Fire] Time flies like an arrow; years pass like a shuttle. In the blink of an eye, nearly two months had passed. On this day, Cang Qiong soared into the sky from Sky Rush Valley. As soon as it entered the clouds, it immediately initiated a spatial jump. Inside the battleships main control room, Song Chis expression was anything but calm, anticipation swirling in his eyes. Just a few hours ago, he had received a message from Song Yufeng. It was unrelated to the Man Feng exploration team, which still had three days before their official return. Song Yufengs message was about an auction, a highly prestigious auction. Immersing his spirit into the Ancestral Torch, Song Chi quickly connected to the Torch network. ... The voyage across the Starry Sea is fraught with obstacles and long journeys. The fire of civilization, eternally unquenchable. Following the familiar opening, he connected to the Ring of Chenxing Floating Land Local Network. {Chi Pond}:@{Yuan Jiang}, has your team received the invitation? {Yuan Jiang}: Nonsense, our captain reached the Third Rank Peak over fifty years ago, how could he miss the Yaohan Commerce Guild auction! {Dead Sea}: I heard that the exploration teams ranked within the top hundred in Holy Star City all received at least one invitation, and some high-level exploration teams even received up to five. {Long River}: As a brother whos new to the Imperial City, can you tell me what kind of force Yaohan Commerce Guild is to hold such a grand auction? ... Reviewing these messages, Song Chi secretly thought as expected. The news of the auction had been spreading like wildfire over the past month. Song Chi also had some understanding of the background of this Yaohan Commerce Guild. It was the royal commerce guild of Yaohan Kingdom, the sole overlord of the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, backed by the star-annihilating starships of the Yaohan Kingdoms imperial family. According to Song Yufeng, the auctions held by Yaohan Commerce Guild in Holy Star City occur once every hundred years, and each time there would be extremely rare resources and strange objects, even components of Silver Legend class warships had appeared in the past. Although it was just a branch in Holy Star City, Song Chi was greatly interested. Perhaps at this auction, he might find the desperately sought-after Ether Crystal and Sand of Time resources. The Sand of Time was still manageable; he should be able to obtain a fair amount later by reaching an agreement with the Man Feng team. But the Ether Crystal was still without any leads, which was most distressing for Song Chi. For years, the Dragon Spine Shops had been searching without any news of the crystal, which was the biggest concern for Song Chi, the lord of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. It was precisely the Ruins Market that had been the foundation for his rise. Now, being stuck at the Second Rank Peak for over ten years, as the Ruins Market Lord, he naturally felt the pressure. This was the reason he looked forward to this auctionif he could acquire the Ether Crystal, or even just information related to it, that would be excellent. ... Three days later, at Star Avenue, the First Auction House! As the designated location for the Yaohan Commerce Guilds once-in-a-hundred-year auction held by their branch in the Chenxing Principality, the First Auction House was unusually bustling today. Not to mention the sea of people, many bigshots who were rarely seen were also present in droves. Humming sounds filled the air! A ten-thousand-meter warship suddenly appeared above the First Auction site, immediately drawing gasps of surprise from countless pedestrians. [Hurricane God Eagle], has that Fifth Rank old ancestor from the Eagle Familys following faction personally come? Following faction? What do you mean? Amidst the exclamations, a novice ship captain was confused, quickly attracting explanations from many veteran Torch Ship Captains around him. You havent heard of the three major factions of the Eagle Family that have lasted for over a thousand years? The following faction, the direct lineage faction, and the collateral lineage faction. The following faction is said to consist of descendants of the followers of the original Marquis of the Eagle. The direct lineage goes without saying; they are mainly the direct descendants of the original Marquis of the Eagle. And as for the collateral lineage faction, it is said to be formed by the people who came with Marquis Eagle when he established the principality under Duke Rosetta. ... While the citizens discussed fervently. In the sky above, a hundred-thousand-meter Fearless-class warship slowly descended, stirring up such strong airwaves that it almost caused all pedestrians on Star Avenue to fall into disarray. For a moment, countless people looked up in amazement, overwhelmed by the sight of this colossal ship. [White Night Chenxing], its Lord Angele Chenxings [White Night Chenxing]! Even he has come; this auction held by Yaohan Commerce Guild must really be incredibly attractive! This [White Night Chenxing] is reportedly an ancient Fearless Ship that ascended a thousand years ago. A few hundred years ago, Lord Angele himself also entered the Sixth Rank, becoming the second truly Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captain of the Chenxing Imperial Family. Its astounding that even he has been stirred. ... As if it had been deliberately arranged, no sooner had the [White Night Chenxing] settled down than a second Fearless Ship followed close behind. The hundred-thousand-meter length of the ships hull once again covered much of Star Avenue. Hiss, another Fearless Ship! It looks like its the Golden Horn Lu Clans [Golden Light Crossing].} Golden Light Crossing? The flagship of that Lu ancestor who successfully ascended to the Sixth Rank two thousand five hundred years ago? They say that Lu ancestor was a fierce one. Barely three hundred years after his ships ascension, he brazenly entered the Chaotic Star Field, killed two Fifth Rank Gold-Splitting Sky Spiders of the Sky Spider Race, and later retreated unscathed despite being surrounded by two Sixth Rank beings from the Chaotic Star Field. ... Below, sitting in the latest model of the sprinting vehicle specially provided by the Dragon Spine Shops, Song Chi also glanced upwards. This single glance at the hundred-thousand-meter long Fearless-class Fire Warship solidified the light in his eyes. Even from a distance, the pressure exerted by the colossal warship was simply too strong, giving him a profound sense of awe. Chapter 569: 301: Red Fire Source UpRank [Star Crown Fire]_2 Chapter 569: Chapter 301: Red Fire Source UpRank [Star Crown Fire]_2 ` Although he had already learned from high-level family group chats that his ancestor was also a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captain, hearing about it and witnessing it firsthand were hardly the same. Of course, as shocking as it was, Song Chi wasnt surprised. Why were the Imperial Family of the Chenxing Principality and the Golden Horn Lu Clan recognized as the only two established powers of the principality? Was it merely because they had a long heritage? The answer, naturally, was no. If heritage were the only factor, the Eagle Family would not fall short of either clan. ... The Imperial Family of Chenxing and the Golden Horn Lu Clan were recognized as the principalitys strongest and most time-honored powers because these two clans produced some of the earliest Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captains in the principality. Keep in mind that even the Twilight Marquis had ascended to the Sixth Rank only thirteen hundred years ago, which was far later compared to these two clans. With the successive arrival of the two Fearless Ships, more and more prominent figures made their appearances. Such included the Twilight Marquiss Fifth Rank Battleship, Golden Dragon Zhao Clans Fourth Rank Contending Warship, Golden Shark Chen Clans Contending Warship, the Black Rose Consortiums Contending Warship, the Capital Bai Clans Contending Warship, and so on. In less than an hour, nearly all the recognizable forces of the Chenxing Principality had arrived. Though they might not be represented by their elders in person, the emissaries they sent were definitely powerful figures within their respective forces. Inside the exquisite and grand first auction house, seats were now fully occupied. Looking around, one could see that the weakest among those who had managed to enter the auction hall were at the level of Third Rank Cruiser Captains, including some high-ranking civilian Contending Warship Captains from advanced exploration teams. As for the VIP boxes above, those were exclusive to powers with Fifth Rank Battleships at their disposal. As the auction officially began, a middle-aged man in formal attire appeared out of nowhere on the central stage of the auction. A rich Level 5 Life aura emanated from his body. As this Life Pressure emerged, all the Torch Ship Captains below the Fifth Rank shuddered, feeling as if a giant boulder had been placed on their shoulders. In a VIP box to the left, Song Yufeng quietly explained to Song Chi, Liu Yuanzhou, a distant relative of the Royal Family of the Yaohan Kingdom and also the deputy chairman of the Yaohan Commerce Association stationed in the Chenxing Principality. He is already over three thousand years old and is a seasoned Battleship Captain. However, it is said that his situation within the Yaohan Commerce Association isnt very good. He seems to have been ousted from the core circle and has lost support for ascending to the Sixth Rank. Otherwise, he wouldnt have been sent here to serve as the deputy chairman, and to have stayed nearly a thousand years at that. Hearing this detailed introduction, Song Chi raised his eyebrows. Though reluctant to admit it, what Song Yufeng said was correct. Compared to the Yaohan Kingdom, the Chenxing Principality was indeed just a remote corner of the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, and coming here to serve as a deputy chairman was certainly a tough assignment, let alone remaining in the position for nearly a thousand years. As for the chairman above him, that was merely a formality. He didnt need to do anything, and every hundred years, he would be immediately transferred out. Im sure all of you are eager to begin, so Ill spare you the opening pleasantries. The 52nd Yaohan Commerce Association Auction will now officially start, lets welcome the first item for auction! With those words, the Fifth Rank Life Pressure he emitted dissipated, and then two graceful female attendants brought in the first auction item. As Song Chi saw the auction jade box open, his breathing suddenly quickened. The first item up for auction turned out to be a Strange Object Fire Seed, radiating a thick, red light. For the Yaohan Commerce Association to feature this as the premier item in their centennial auction, it was clearly no ordinary Fire Seed incapable of being converted into an UpRank Fire Source. In other words, it was a Red Fire Source UpRank. This Strange Object Fire Seed is named [Star Crown Fire]. It is convertible into a Red Fire Source UpRank. Once used by a Torch Ship Captain, it can elevate an Orange Seed of Torch to a Red Quality. [Name: Star Crown Fire] [Quality: Red] [Convertible: {Seed of Torch UpRank Fire Source}] [Note: A spark of Origin Fire born within the body of the Starry Sky Behemoth Star Crowned Eagle upon entering the Sixth Rank. After long periods of nourishment, it has turned into a Strange Object Fire Seed.] ` (PS: For those in the know, wink wink!) Now, I declare that the starting bid for this strand of [Star Crown Fire] is 100 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin, with each bid increase no less than 10 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin. Let the auction begin! As Liu Yuanzhous words fell, bidders in the entire auction hall successively made their offers without end. 110 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin! 120 strands! ... 180 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin! In a short time, the price soared to 180 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin, instantly crushing the sliver of bidding impulse in Song Chis heart into fine dust. 180 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin, if converted into Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, would be at least 4000 strands. Clearly, this was not an amount the current him could produce, not to mention not even the few dozen Top Rank Dragon Blood Fruits he had left would suffice. Unless the Yaohan Consortium was willing to purchase them at the rate of 5 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin per fruit, just like Goblin Luke did. Besides, he could put up the Golden Star Annihilator Cannon, but that would surely cause a stir in the entire principality, even to the extent of shaking the Yaohan Kingdom, an option Song Chi obviously could not consider. If he were to casually bring out the Star-Annihilating Cannon, and if any problems arose later on, he feared that even the Song Family wouldnt be able to protect him. Helpless, he could only watch as the strand of [Star Crown Fire] was bought by a Fifth Rank Battleship Captain from the Eagle Family for 260 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin. After the first auction item, the quality of subsequent goods declined considerably, mostly consisting of warship components of Purple and Orange Quality, and occasionally a component of Red Quality would appear. However, most of these components were common ones like Energy Shields, Warship Armor, Main Cannons, Super Main Cannons, which could be very attractive to other Third and Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captains, but Song Chi remained unmoved. Him being expressionless was clearly noticed by Song Yufeng who was at his side. Although on the surface, there were no emotional changes, inside he was truly astonished. Song Yufeng didnt believe that Song Chi, as a member of the Seventh Sequence of the family, could possibly be out of money, as yearly Sequence Subsidies were no small matter, and in his eyes, Song Chi was simply not interested in these warship components. Main Cannons, Energy Shields, Warship Armor, these three, arent they all at least Orange Quality? This configuration might even surpass my great grandfathers flagship! ... Song Chi was unaware of Song Yufengs inner thoughts, but his attention was suddenly grabbed by the first auction item that had piqued his interest. A piece of Ten Thousand Years Pure Yang Jade, one of the few special resources potentially required when upgrading a Cruiser to a Zhulu Warship, has a starting bid of 20 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, with each increase no less than 2 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. The bidding starts now! Although the Cang Qiong had not been a Cruiser for long and it would still be quite some time before it could be upgraded to a Zhulu Warship, collecting the materials for upgrading was not an overnight matter, and preparations had to be made as early as possible! 30 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin! As he pondered, the bidding price had already reached 30 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, and it showed no sign of stopping. Upon this, Song Chi thought it over and dismissed the idea of offering the Top Rank Dragon Blood Fruits. Instead, he decided to advance withdraw the 200 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin from this years Sequence Subsidy through Song Yufeng. As the Deputy Manager of the Dragon Spine Shops, Song Yufeng had a certain amount of funds on hand and easily took out 200 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. With these 200 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin at hand, Song Chi naturally won the piece of Ten Thousand Years Pure Yang Jade. However, only 160 strands of the initial 200 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin remained. While lamenting that the Floating Land Origin was insufficient, Song Chi was still overjoyed as he carefully stored away the Ten Thousand Years Pure Yang Jade delivered from the auction house, after all, it was one of the key materials for Cang Qiongs continued upgrades. PS: The second chapter is almost here! Chapter 572: 303: The Ruins Market Finally Advances Chapter 572: Chapter 303: The Ruins Market Finally Advances Song Chi couldnt hide his joy, intuition told him that Ansewei did not seem like the kind of person who would make exorbitant demands at the last minute. However, seeing the womans liquid gaze, he instinctively felt a sense of unease, always feeling that the other party was thinking of some tricky condition again. Indeed, that was the case. Although Ansewei passed the Ether Crystal to Song Chi without hesitation, her words didnt pause for a moment as she laughed and said, Have you thought about how to repay me? How about offering yourself in return? Having habitually ignored her increasingly shameless words, he thought for a moment and then took out a millennium Dragon Blood Fruit from his Storage Capsule. The Top Rank Dragon Blood Fruit, equivalent to half of an Orange Component, was surely more than enough for trading the Ether Crystal. ... While the Ether Crystal was somewhat rare, its price was actually just so-so. Ansewei glanced at the millennium Dragon Blood Fruit, a hint of surprise flickering in her eyes. She was quite astonished that Song Chi could produce such a life-extending Spirit Fruit. Not expecting a captain who rose from the edge of the border to casually produce a Spirit Fruit comparable to half of an Orange Component, she naturally considered it a difficult acquisition for Song Chi. Knowing that the Ether Crystal had been lying in her collection room for nearly a century, she quickly shook her head gently. Just teasing you. It was just something gathering dust in the warehouse... After that, seeing Song Chi about to speak, Ansewei continued, My birthday is two months from now, taking place at the Saint Loran Manor to the north of Holy Star City. If you really feel bad, just remember to prepare a gift that will satisfy me... Having received the birthday party invitation from Ansewei, Song Chi hesitated for a while but ultimately nodded his head. After the conversation, Song Chi also mentioned the matter of the White Tower Floating Land and the Shen family to her, asking her to help him investigate. Once he had Anseweis agreement, the two chatted for a while longer before he took his leave. With the Ether Crystal in hand, and the Wind Barbarian team back, Song Chi still had a lot of matters to handle. Legendary Guild, top floor. The woman tilted her neck, as smooth as lard jade, looking up at the ascending Cangqiong, with radiance circulating in her eyes. As soon as the Cruiser completely vanished into the clouds in the sky and out of sight, a figure in formal attire, straight and tall, stealthily appeared behind her. Give the order. Have the investigators send a High-Level team to the White Tower Floating Land in the Golden Shark Starfield, and clear up the related information about the Shen family in Jiangyuan City from twenty years ago. Understood. Should we also look into this individuals background? Yes! ... Holy Star City, North Street. Determined to find out more about the Sand of Time, Song Chi steered the Cangqiong around to this location, forcibly suppressing the urge to upgrade the Ruins Market. North Street, number 1105. As the resident location of the Wind Barbarian team, number 1105 was not on the main road of North Street, but neither was it secluded. It didnt take long for Song Chi to find the place. Thanks to the prior heads-up from Song Yufeng, when Song Chi arrived, the Wind Barbarian team afforded him the highest courtesy. Number 1105, second-floor hall. The team leader, Wind Barbarian, captain of the Cruiser Shi Man, looked at Song Chi before him with respect, pondered for a moment, then said, Song Seventh Prince, we indeed possess the Sand of Time, that I can guarantee. But we dont need this millennium Dragon Blood Fruit; instead, we would like to invite Your Highness to join us on an exploration mission to the Alien Star Domain in one months time! Song Chi, having already heard about this matter from Song Yufeng, was unsurprised. He put away the two millennium Dragon Blood Fruits he had taken out and asked instead, What are the specifics? Shi Man hesitated for a moment, giving Song Chi an apologetic look before starting to communicate with his team members in a special private chat. What do you all think? Shall we tell this Song Seventh Prince directly? The Storm Continent is a Fourth Rank Life Floating Land, inherently protected by powerful Source Law. The Fourth Rank male storm giant eagle among that storm eagle tribe is honestly not something our team can handle on our own. Its been three years, and we cant delay any longer; if we do, the Storm Mica is likely to be used by that female giant eagle, and we cant drag this out any further! (PS: Are there many book listeners? They say 4 cant be recognized, so should I use regular Arabic numerals from now on?) I agree too. Besides, this individual belongs to the Dinghai Song lineage; surely he wont covet that Storm Mica, right? From secret channels, Ive learned that this Song Seventh Prince is cultivating the Space Law; its unlikely he covets the Storm Mica. Space Law, then it should be stable. Though Storm Mica can increase the cruisers chance of advancing to a Zhulu Warship, a successful advancement will inevitably cause the flagship to develop a bias in Attributes. Captain, youre already fixed on following the Law of Wind, so it wont affect you, and the Song Seventh Prince should be aware of this. ... Seeing they finally finished discussing, Song Chi inquired for the second time. Have you decided? Shi Man replied with a smile, Of course, we trust Your Highness. However, since this matter is crucial to the future development of our team, we still implore Your Highness to keep it confidential even if you choose not to cooperate with us later on! Song Chi readily agreed; it was a perfectly reasonable request. Its like this: our target is a Fourth Rank Life Floating Land that has special climate conditions, shrouded in stormy weather all year round... After Shi Man finished providing the details, Song Chi fell into contemplation, not replying immediately. A Fourth Rank floating land, a Fourth Rank storm giant eagle, plus the impact of a special storm climate, were nothing minor. These required careful consideration. Chapter 573: 303: Ruins Market Finally Advances_2 Chapter 573: Chapter 303: Ruins Market Finally Advances_2 ` Do you have any special components? For example, those that can ignore the impact of the storm phenomena, or those that can limit the speed of the storm eagles... ` Shi Man didnt hesitate this time and immediately replied: ` We have a Spatial Blockade component on hand. Once activated, this component can, to some extent, limit the speed advantage of the storm eagles and also eliminate the influence of the storm phenomena. ... ` Confident in this special orange component, Shi Man was quite sure; without it, their team wouldnt have dared to frequently target the main source of storm mica over the past three years. If not for the male storm eagle being so strong, causing their peak Cruiser, equipped with Fourth-Rank enhanced orange Warship Armor and a Purple Energy Shield, to fail to withstand more than three minutes, they would have had no need to trouble outsiders. Having established this, Song Chi no longer hesitated. ` Okay, then lets act together in a month! ` Seeing Song Chi agree so quickly, the members of the Man Feng team were very happy. They had a deep trust in Song Chi, the direct heir of the ducal powerhouse. Having settled this matter, Song Chi also requested to see the reward. He needed to be certain that the other party indeed possessed the Sand of Time resource; otherwise, wouldnt he just be working for others for free? Although he could easily dominate the other party with his power, he still wanted to confirm it. Only after the other party took out 5 kg of Sand of Time did he feel relieved. ... Chenxing Yang Continent, Sky Rush Valley. Upon returning to the estate, Song Chi immediately entered the Ruins Market, clutching the Ether Crystal, eager to advance the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. But before officially beginning the advancement, Song Chi had one thing to do. And that was to enhance the Stealth Light Platform in the extra configurations of the market from lv25 to lv30. This component was a purple one, with its sole purpose being to conceal brilliance. This time the market was advancing to Third Rank, and to ensure no accidents, he needed to enhance the Stealth Light Platform to Third Rank. After the enhancement was done, he then opened the market panel. ` All conditions have been met, do you confirm the start of the market upgrade? ` Confirmed! With his agreement, the market beneath his feet immediately began to quake slightly, just as it had on the previous two occasions. Feeling this familiar tremor, Song Chi was pleased, knowing this wasnt a dream; the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was truly about to advance to Third Rank. Amid the violent trembling, a burst of intense radiance also followed, filling the entire market space in an instant. Song Chi was no stranger to this scene. The previous two advancements of the market also looked the same; the first time even attracted a number of Void Demons exceeding four figures, almost causing the entire Zhu Tian Ruins Market to be obliterated. But ever since the Stealth Light Platform was equipped, the intense radiance could no longer extend outside of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, nor attract the attention of Void Demons. When the radiance dissipated, Song Chis vision was once again greeted with the properties panel of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. At the bottom of this panel, there was a new prompt. The time needed for this advancement is three days, with 71:59:15 remaining. Seeing this timer, Song Chi thought to himself that it seemed the time needed for each major upgrade of the market was gradually increasing; he remembered that the last upgrade only required two days. However, he was not in a rush. He had waited for more than a decade, what were three more days? As always, Song Chi summoned Cang Qiong, continuing to cultivate his Guidance Technique using the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform on the warship. Although he had ceased the cultivation of the Guidance Technique during his ten years in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, his body never stopped the passive refining from the internal Spectral Energy. Moreover, the Firethorn Fruit he consumed before had already taken his Guidance Technique to a considerable distance into lv31. Now, after ten years, his Guidance Technique had subtly reached the peak of lv31, and he believed he would soon be able to challenge lv32. Alternating between cultivating the Guidance Technique and Visualization, the fulfilling days passed quickly, and three days went by in no time. On this day, the unusual trembling of the ground suddenly vanished, and catching this, Song Chi immediately accessed the market attributes panel. If he guessed right, the market should have completed its upgrade. When the market attributes panel appeared, and Song Chis gaze captured the Level: lv30 entry, his anxious heart finally settled down. But before inspecting the specific changes to the market, he first strengthened the market level several more times, only stopping once it reached lv34. Having been stuck at lv29 for so long, the trading volume of Third Rank Floating Land Origin accumulated by the Ruins Market itself was substantial, which is why the level could be directly raised to lv34. But that was not the end, as the Ruins Market reached lv34, the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room], [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], and [Spectral Energy Protective Array] naturally could not be left behind, and Song Chi also spent hundreds of strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin to upgrade both to lv34. After being enhanced to lv34, the increase in attributes of these three was significant; compared to the previous lv29, it was like night and day. [Name: All-Attributes Cultivation Room] [Level: lv34] [Effect: Creatures of Third Rank and below, when cultivating in the room, have their cultivation speed increased by 1280%. When a cultivator is practicing Spectral Energy cultivation, their cultivation speed is increased by 2560%.] ... [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level lv35, 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin] [Name: Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] [Level: lv34] [Effect: Once activated, it randomly deploys 170 Spatial Gates to the Shattered Starry Sea that allow entrance to and from the Ruins Market, with each Space Gate lasting for 24 hours and a buffer time of 720 hours.] ... [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level lv35, 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin] [Name: Spectral Energy Protective Array] [Level: lv34] [Effect: Automatically absorbs Void Energy to form a semi-circular protective light screen.] [Defence: 150,000] [Shield Value: 15,000,000/15,000,000] [Post-overload Buffer: 20 minutes] [Note: The origins of this... came from a great power of the Immortal Domain civilization in the Starry Sea.] [UpRank Requirement: Ruins Market level lv35, 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin] ... Looking at the 2560% enhancement in Spectral Energy cultivation provided by the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room], Song Chi felt somewhat emotionalknowing that even a lv32 Warships Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform offered only an 820% enhancement. With such astonishing cultivation enhancement, it could be foreseen that his progression in Guidance Technique would break through lv32 very swiftly. As for the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], it can now deploy 170 Spatial Gates. As long as luck isnt terribly poor, the number of Alien Races attending each subsequent Ruins Market trades would likely be no less than three or four thousand, and with a bit of good fortune, even surpassing five thousand is possible. The key point being, after the Ruins Market advanced to the Third Rank, Third-Rank Alien Races could also enter the Ruins Market, which is believed to greatly improve the quality of the markets trades. The last of them, the [Spectral Energy Protective Array], albeit having the lowest presencepossibly going unused for a decadeis the most reassuring setup for Song Chi. Looking at the shield value as high as fifteen million, he felt completely at ease. After upgrading these three aspects, Song Chi then moved over to the nearby [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform]. With the markets advancement to the Third Rank, the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] could also be strengthened to Third Rank. Once it had been raised to the Third Rank, the effects of the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] reached a new level. By inputting one million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin into the platform, one could synthesize ten thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. By inputting ten thousand strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, one could synthesize one thousand strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, and by putting in one thousand strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, you could synthesize one hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. If you then input one hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, you could synthesize ten strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. Once he confirmed the platforms effects, even though he had already suspected as much, Song Chi found it hard to stay calm. An income of one hundred strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin each month was no small sum. Although it required burning through a million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi wasnt concerned; he now possessed more than nine digits worth of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, making a million truly insignificant. Moreover, with the current Third Rank Ruins Market trades, each cycle was likely to bring him more than a million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. PS: The second chapter is coming soon! Chapter 574: 304: 2 Spatial Anchor Points & Ruin Market Listing Command Chapter 574: Chapter 304: 2 Spatial Anchor Points & Ruin Market Listing Command After checking out these configurations, Song Chi walked along the central street to the inn located just beside the free vending area. However, he soon felt disappointed. Despite the Ruins Market being promoted to the Third Rank, the inn had not undergone any changes; it still had three floors. This meant that apart from the second floors Ruins Market Guest Rooms and the third floors Market Walking Rooms, there were no new rooms in the inn after the promotion, and thus, naturally, there could be no new Bazaar Tokens. To say he wasnt disappointed would be a lie, but Song Chi did not dwell on it. His gaze quickly moved to the detailed attributes panel of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Based on the previous two promotions, with each Great Rank advancement of the market, multiple configurations would change. Since the inn hadnt changed this time, the changes must have occurred in other configurations or features. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] ... [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv34] [Specification: 10800mX10800m] [Basic Configuration: 220 shops, one 2400mx2400m vending area, one three-story inn, one lv34 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (efficiency doubled during Spectral Energy cultivation), one lv34 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, one lv34 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, one Third Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform.] [Additional Configuration: Stealth Light Platform (Purple) lv30 (1/14)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (Allows free movement within the void, naturally avoiding disasters)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (Allows setting two coordinate anchor points in any different Star Domains of the Shattered Starry Sea)] [UpRank Requirement: 150 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, a Ruins Market trade volume of fifty thousand (47500/50000) strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin] Carefully inspecting the attributes panel, Song Chi inwardly exclaimed as expected. Although there had been no changes to the inn configuration, the number of spatial anchor points that could be set with the Spatial Anchor Point feature had reached two. This meant that in the future, Song Chi could permanently set one of them on the Dragon Spine Continent, making it his safest retreat when exploring the Alien Star Domain. The other could serve as a stepping stone for exploring any part of the Alien Star Domain, without any concern for exploration time. One could imagine that Song Chis operational leeway in the future would be incredibly vast. After the excitement, he frowned slightly. An additional anchor point for the Spatial Anchor Point feature was certainly a great thing, but he couldnt shake the feeling that something was lacking in this market promotion. After careful thought, he increasingly felt it wasnt a case of overthinking but that there indeed was an issue. During the first Ruins Market advancement, the Ruins Market Guest Token and Spatial Anchor Point feature were added. For the second Ruins Market advancement, the Ruins Market Walking Rank and the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform were added. But in this third Ruins Market advancement, it seemed only an extra coordinate for the Spatial Anchor Point feature was added, without a second new configuration appearing. Could I have missed something? After scanning the Ruins Market attributes panel a few more times to confirm there were no other omissions, he started to stroll around the market. Very soon, having confirmed there were no other changes, Song Chi entered a shop. After the Ruins Market advanced to the Third Rank, the number of shops in the inn had reached 220. Even though Song Chi had acquired quite a few items for the various shops over the years, nearly a hundred shops were now empty again, which was somewhat distressing for him. Renting these shops out to other Alien Species was an option. However, cumulatively, there were only twenty Ruins Market Guest Tokens and Ruins Market Walking Ranks, limiting the number of shops that could be rented out. Just as he walked into one of the newly vacant shops, Song Chis eyes lit up. Within the empty shop, there were ten tokens floating in the air, similar to the Ruins Market Guest Token and Ruins Market Walking Rank, except these tokens were colored iron black. Approaching, Song Chi picked up one of the tokens. He quickly learned about this black iron token. [Name: Ruin Market Listing Command] [Belonging: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Effect: Any creature obtaining this Consignment Token, regardless of their location in the Shattered Starry Sea, can list their unique goods for sale online when the Ruins Market trading session begins. Creatures entering the Ruins Market will be able to purchase these items at the listed price set by the seller. After an item is sold, the online lister must pay a 30% consignment tax of the sale price to the Ruins Market Master. After each Ruins Market trading session ends, any unsold listed items will automatically return to the lister.] [Limitation: A single Consignment Token can list up to ten different goods. Within a single round of Ruins Market trading, the same listed goods can be resupplied unlimitedly, but cannot be withdrawn.] [Introduction: A product derived from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, it possesses unimaginable abilities.] [Note: Only the Ruins Market Master has the authority to issue Consignment Tokens.] [Note 2: The Ruins Market Master has the power to retrieve the Consignment Token at any time.] After reading through the entire attributes of the Consignment Token, Song Chi pondered thoughtfully. At first glance, the most significant purpose of the Consignment Token seemed only to increase the diversity of goods in the market. However, this very aspect was extremely important for the market itself. Moreover, there might occasionally be rare special resources or even Starry Sea Oddities that appear. Coupled with the 30% revenue tax, it seemed to significantly boost Song Chis gains from each trading session. Thinking thus, he quickly toured the entire Ruins Market and eventually found that there were a hundred consignment shops in total. Counting them all, there were a thousand Consignment Tokens, enough to distribute to a thousand different Alien Species. If all these thousand Consignment Tokens were issued, it could mean up to ten thousand different goods could be added to the market transactions. The potential business that could be brought to the market was substantial. Chapter 575: 304: 2 Spatial Anchor Points & Ruin Market Listing Command - 2 Chapter 575: Chapter 304: 2 Spatial Anchor Points & Ruin Market Listing Command C 2 Thinking of this, Song Chis eyes brightened, and after careful consideration, he quickly realized that although he could actively retract the Consignment Tokens across the endless Star Domains and galaxies, it would be prudent to establish clear retrieval rules These would allow for the most effective use of these one thousand Consignment Tokens. Just imagine, if there were no rules set and an Alien Race acquired one of these Consignment Tokens, they might inflate the price of their local Star Domains commonly found mineral resources by a hundredfold, even a thousandfold, to sell them. If the sale succeeded, they would make a huge profit, and if not, they would just wait for the next opportunity. In that case, what would be the point of distributing Consignment Tokens? Only by ensuring that the Alien Species understood that setting the online consignment prices at an appropriate level would allow them to sell their goods while still making a decent profit, instead of the goods going unsold indefinitely until the Consignment Token was taken back by the Ruins Market, could the tokens be effectively utilized. After much thought, Song Chi, wielding the authority of the Ruins Market Lord, added a new annotation to the back of the token. [Note 3: For each transaction using a Consignment Token in the Ruins Market, if the transaction value is in the last tenth of all distributed Consignment Tokens, the token will be actively retrieved by the Ruins Market.] The meaning behind this annotation was that, for instance, if 200 Consignment Tokens were issued, the Alien Race whose transaction value ranked in the last 20 during the next consignment period would have their Consignment Tokens reclaimed by the market after the transaction. ... By the same logic, if 1,000 Consignment Tokens were issued, then the bottom 100 would be reclaimed. This would not only instill a sense of urgency in the Alien Races that received Consignment Tokens, but also subconsciously deter them from pricing their wares too high, because if they did, they would naturally struggle to sell them, and their successful transaction value would be low, ultimately resulting in the Ruins Market taking back their Consignment Tokens. As for the distribution rules of these Consignment Tokens, Song Chi would select suitable Alien Species during each round of transactions in the Ruins Market, or choose from those who did not acquire a [Ruins Market Guest Token] or [Ruins Market Walking Rank] but still had high expenditures. Beyond establishing the distribution and retrieval rules for the Consignment Tokens, Song Chi also considered whether these tokens would affect the value of the [Ruins Market Guest Token] and [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. After all, both the [Guest Rank] and [Travel Command] required exchange with Strange Objects, whereas the Consignment Tokens were freely issued. Therefore, it was crucial to consider the thoughts and feelings of the [Guest Rank] and [Travel Command] holders. In the end, he concluded that there would be no impact. The reason was simple. What is the greatest advantage of holding a [Guest Rank] and [Travel Command]? Naturally, it is the ability to physically enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, thereby clearly understanding the price details of each transaction, which allows them to sell high or buy low and make substantial profits. However, the Consignment Tokens were different, being intended for Alien Races who could not re-enter the Ruins Market. Lacking insight into the pricing details of each transaction in the market, they could only take their chances when consigning goods, which could potentially lead to the reclamation of their tokens. Even if they earned a profit, the amount would be very limited each time. Lastly, the introduction of Consignment Tokens also increased the options for holders of [Guest Rank] and [Travel Command] when purchasing various goods, potentially increasing their profits from each Ruins Market transaction, which should be beneficial for them. ... After sorting through the various changes following the advancement of the Ruins Market, Song Chi stepped out of the empty shop, satisfied, and quickly made his way to the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. With a 2560% cultivation boost, Song Chi believed it would not take long for his Guidance Technique to break through to lv32. Yet, before he could even step into the Cultivation Room, he quickly made another discovery. A discovery that was somewhat exciting to him. As the Ruins Market advanced to the Third Rank, he abruptly noticed a subtle difference throughout the entire Ruins Market Secret Realm. Previously in a rush to check the configurations and Features of the Ruins Market, he hadnt noticed, but now, as his mood settled, he quickly spotted the difference. Is this... Secret Realm Laws? His spiritual focus sharpened suddenly, and countless threads of divine thought spread out from his mind, quickly surging towards the hidden Secret Realm Laws around him. As soon as the threads of divine thought touched these Secret Realm Laws, Song Chis eyes filled with intense surprise. The Secret Realm Laws, which had been impossible to comprehend and resonate with before, were now responding to him. Song Chi distinctly felt that, with the enhancement of these Secret Realm Laws, his speed of Law Comprehension had significantly increased. Although this improvement was nowhere near as astonishing as the display of the Primordial Laws in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, it was still far beyond his own normal self-directed comprehension. He retracted the threads of divine thought, while simultaneously inducing the Secret Realm Laws to enhance his own body. Soon, he located the presence of the Law of Spatial Origin. When his divine thought touched this strand of the Law of Spatial Origin, Song Chi began to carefully feel his own progress in comprehending the Space Law. Half an hour later, he opened his eyes again, now with an answer in his heart. With the enhancement of the Law of Spatial Origin from the Ruins Market Secret Realm, it was possible to achieve the effect of using a Low-Level Space Law Crystal for comprehension in the outside world, and if a Low-Level Space Law Crystal was used for enhancement in the Ruins Market Secret Realm itself, the comprehension speed could be expected to reach the normal comprehension rate within the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Of course, the focus was normal comprehension in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, which did not take into account the enhancement from an Intermediate Space Law Crystal. Normally, the speed of Law Comprehension in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm is 0.1% in 5 years, and for Space Law, about 0.1% in 8 years. This meant that if Song Chi were to spend years in the Ruins Market Secret Realm, supplemented with a Low-Level Space Law Crystal, he would only need 8 years to improve by 0.1% in his Law Comprehension Degree. Another extremely important point was that comprehending Laws in the Ruins Market Secret Realm did not give that sense of awkwardness, nor was there any deficiency in the Laws that could make it impossible to revert to the Starry Sea Law after a long period of comprehension. Compared to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, this was much stronger. As an explanation for this, Song Chis own guess was singular: the status of the Ruins Market Secret Realm surpassed the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, and the reason why its Law Comprehension enhancement was less effective than that of the Dragon Spine Secret Realm was simple; the Ruins Market Secret Realm itself had been severely damaged and was just now recovering to the Third Rank, and naturally, it could not compare to a Primordial Level Secret Realm. Having confirmed this, Song Chis mood lifted even further, as it meant his path to the Laws would be much smoother in the future, and he might even advance at a speed far surpassing that of other beings to the end of the path of Laws. This would save him a great deal of time while gaining him terrifying combat power. Besides, Song Chi even saw the possibility of comprehending multiple Laws at once, as all sorts of Laws were present in the Ruins Market Secret Realm, including the Time Law. However, as for the simultaneous comprehension of multiple Laws, he had not yet made up his mind. All he knew so far was what Song Xuancang had mentioned before. Comprehending multiple Laws at the same time would increase the difficulty exponentially. As for the other aspects, whether there were benefits, how much the difficulty would increase, and what kind of enhancement multiple Laws would bring to the Torch Warship... he was completely unaware of all of this. Because of this, he knew he must not choose blindly. Later, when he returned to the family, he would have to proactively consult with the family head or the ancestors to clarify all the relationships and then make the final decision. ... Twenty days later, Song Chi, who had already reached the peak of level 31, successfully broke through to level 32 in the Guidance Technique. It was all thanks to the All-Attributes Cultivation Room; the 2560% Ghost Energy cultivation enhancement was not just talk. If he had continued to cultivate with the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform on the Cang Qiong, it would have taken at least one more month to see results. After the breakthrough, he took the time to familiarize himself with the changes in his physique within the Cultivation Room until he had mostly adapted by the third day, at which point he finally left the Ruins Market. And at that moment, there were still four days until his one-month agreement with the Man Feng squad. Chapter 576: 305: The Storm Giant Eagle Chapter 576: Chapter 305: The Storm Giant Eagle ` Time passed quickly, and four days were but a blink of an eye. Atop the Dragon Spine Shop Building, on the highest floor. Your Highness, do we need to deploy a security team from the store? Song Yufengs words were not exhaustive, but he was subtly suggesting that the Barbaric Feng Team was not weak and it was still necessary to be prepared for the unexpected. In response, Song Chi gently shook his head. ... No need, I have my own arrangements! The reason he refused was twofold: he was confident in the Cangqiong and in himself, and he had already made preparations. Not to mention a second spatial anchor point from the Ruins Market had already been set up in the Sky Rush Valley, and Wang Zhen, along with his Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger, was currently inside the Cangqiong on the roof. Even if he was a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain who had diluted his rank a bit, just one Zhulu Warship, plus the Cangqiong itself, would suffice to discipline the Barbaric Feng Team if they dared to have any ulterior motivesin a matter of minutes. I came today to ask for your help in purchasing those Starry Sea Oddities in the Holy Star City market which cannot be turned into ship-mounted components. Purchase them regardless of their quality, as long as they fall within the normal market price range; the higher the quality, the better. Hearing Song Chis words, Song Yufengs pupils blinked, slightly puzzled, but he still nodded vigorously. Rest assured, Your Highness... He wanted to say more, but a radiant light flickered from the Ancestral Torch Aperture on Song Chis forehead, and then three exceptionally bright lights shot out. When Song Yufeng clearly saw the contents within the three bright lights, even as the Deputy Manager of the Dragon Spine Shops Holy Star City main store for many years, he couldnt help but show a deep shock in his eyes. Because the items within the three glows were not Starry Sea Oddities or ship-mounted components, but rather Floating Land Origina very large quantity of it in each cluster. Seventy million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, twenty million strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin, and one million strands of Second-Rank Floating Land Origin. These are the initial funds for the purchase; if the funds are fully used up, you can notify me for more! After listening to Song Chis explanation, Song Yufeng felt even more astonished. Such a terrifying quantity of Floating Land Origin as initial capital? Just how many Strange Objects does the Seventh Prince intend to buy? By normal conversion rates, these are worth more than ten thousand strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. What does this signify? In the Family Merit Hall, 1 strand of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin requires 2 Golden Merit Points, ten thousand strands would exceed twenty thousand Golden Merit Pointswhich is enough to exchange for twenty standard red components. If traded for the same rank of Epic Treasures that cannot be turned into ship-mounted components, one could purchase more than forty items, and with some negotiation, even fifty might be possible. Considering this, Song Yufeng gained a new understanding of Song Chis family wealth. Of course, this was just a standard calculation. In reality, its very difficult to trade low-rank Floating Land Origin for high-rank Floating Land Origin on the market, let alone for Orange Glory or red Epic high-rank components. Although he didnt know why the Seventh Prince was purchasing so many Starry Sea Oddities that couldnt be turned into ship-mounted components, adhering to the principle of asking less and doing more, he quickly agreed to the request. As for the rapid change in Song Yufengs emotions, Song Chi was completely unaware; his thought process couldnt have been simpler. Holy Star Citys market was astounding, with countless Starry Sea Oddities traded every day. He just happened to be pondering over how to spend these low-rank Floating Land Origins in his handsit would be a disservice to this perfect opportunity not to make a large-scale purchase while he had the chance. Originally, Song Chi planned to have Wang Zhen make the purchases after his return, but considering that a single persons efficiency couldnt possibly compare with that of a behemoth shop such as the Dragon Spine Shops, he decided to entrust the task to Song Yufeng in order to acquire as many Strange Objects as possible. Before leaving, he added one last thing. If possible, please prioritize purchasing the Strange Objects of high quality! ... Atop the Dragon Spine Shop Building, the fully revealed Cangqiong soared into the sky. The warship, enveloped in a five-colored shield, gradually vanished into the depths of the clouds under the watchful eyes of countless people in Holy Star City. The news of his joint action with the Barbaric Feng Team was not a secret; the upper echelons could easily find out with a little investigation. Stealthy behavior would have seemed petty. As a result, the whole Holy Star City was suddenly abuzz with activity. Quick, I want to know this persons exact whereabouts within a day! Investigate, see where this Song Familys seventh child has gone! Barbaric Feng Team? 4th level Storm Continent? Keep a close eye on this news channel, and try to clarify the actual combat power of this Song Qis flagship! ... Among the clouds, the Cangqiong and the captain of the Barbaric Feng Teams Wind Barbarian successfully rendezvoused, accompanied by two escort ships designated for subsequent transfers. According to the agreed exploration time, this trip to the Storm Continent would last no more than twenty days at most. While the Barbaric Feng Team initially planned for more than a month, considering the conflict with Anseweis birthday celebration, Song Chi had reduced it to twenty days. Are you ready, Prince Song Qi? Three beams of light sprang from the Wind Barbarian, firmly connecting the four warships. The Wind Barbarian initiated the Alien Star Domain launch first, followed by the Cangqiong and the two escort ships jointly activating it. Humming! With intense humming, the four warships vanished into the mist almost simultaneously. In the pitch-black Alien Star Domain, on the outskirts of a Starry Sea Floating Land beset with alien storm phenomena, the four warships materialized out of nowhere. ` Chapter 577: 305: Storm Giant Eagle_2 Chapter 577: Chapter 305: Storm Giant Eagle_2 As the Guidance Technique broke through to the Third Rank, Song Chis physical constitution had already become extraordinary. Although the side effects of being transported across tens or hundreds of billions of light-years were unavoidable, he could recover almost instantly. Gazing through the battleships projection screen, the sight of the massive Floating Land interwoven with endless thunderstorms and hurricanes below, even having heard of it before, still sparked a flicker of amazement in Song Chis eyes. During his higher education at Torch, he had heard numerous times about Starry Sea Floating Lands with special astronomical phenomena, which were said to produce unique resources corresponding to their attributes. Moreover, in the past twenty years of his career as a Torch Ship Captain, he had not only heard about the existence of such special Starry Sea Floating Lands more than once, like the Fire Elemental World, home to fire elemental life, which was also a Starry Sea Floating Land with a Fire Attribute Phenomenon. But this was indeed his first time witnessing it in person. As for that Yellow Sand Floating Continent from before, although it was also plagued with sandstorms, it did not count as a Floating Land with special phenomena, because it was not naturally formed but had slowly become that way after extensive devastation by the Insect Race. Dudu Dudu! ... Upon establishing communication with the Wind Barbarian, they quickly sent over a partial map of the Storm Continent. It wasnt that they were being cautious around Song Chi, but rather that the Barbarian Feng team had only discovered the Storm Continent a little over a decade ago, and they themselves had not yet mapped out the entire continent in detail. On the other hand, the doors of the two escort ships opened, and nearly ten Cruiser Captains leaped out, along with the Cang Qiong and Wind Barbarian, making up a total of nine cruisers. These were also the nine main combat powers that would directly face the Storm Giant Eagle race in what was to come. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi did not speak; he was waiting for Shi Mans arrangement. The other team had visited this Storm Continent many times and fought the Storm Giant Eagles on several occasions. He believed they must have a detailed action plan, and as it was his first time coming to assist in the combat, it was best to passively accept their arrangement. Of course, this referred to reasonable arrangements. If the other side completely disregarded the situation of the Cang Qiong, Song Chi would object immediately. Prince Song Qi, next, our team will activate a special group invisibility component. Make sure not to resist it! After the words, Song Chi felt an inexplicable energy suddenly envelop the entire Cang Qiong, followed by a prompt from the [Abnormal Status Purifier] component in his ear. A special additional status detected, suspected to be stealth enhancement. Confirm purification? A group invisibility component capable of covering nearly ten cruisers clearly could not be an ordinary blue component; it was at least a Purple Quality component enhanced to the Third Rank or above. However, the [Abnormal Status Purifier] now was equally remarkable, having undergone a Quality enhancement, its effects were becoming more amazing. If Song Chi wished, the Cang Qiong could break free from this group invisibility status at any time. Although the Cang Qiong also had a Purple Quality [Void Membrane] capable of hiding itself, since Song Chi did not actively withdraw from the fleet, having multiple layers of invisibilityeven if the [Void Membrane] was only barely strengthened to the Fourth Rankwas always better. Under the effect of the group invisibility, the nine cruisers quickly plunged into the Floating Land filled with thunderstorms and hurricanes below. Above this Level 4 Floating Land, thunderstorms and hurricanes were ubiquitous, making it impossible for the nine warships to effectively dodge; they had to endure the harsh environment and march deeper. Weng Weng Weng! Song Chi could feel the trembles of the Cang Qiongs hull; the ship was somewhat struggling to stabilize itself under the terrible hurricanes. Even the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield]s Shield Value on the ships surface was slowly decreasing. However, with the triggering of the Neutron Star Core Pulse feature, it could quickly replenish. It was fortunate that all ships in the fleet were cruisers which were basically sufficient to proceed steadily through this hostile environment. Under the leadership of the Wind Barbarian, the nine warships flew tens of thousands of kilometers when suddenly a voice appeared in the fleets magnetic wave group chat,a reminder from an ordinary Third Rank Cruiser Captain of the Barbarian Feng team. Boss, the Tracking Mark indicates that the Storm Giant Eagle group has migrated again. We need to head left, about a million kilometers or so! Due to the extreme storm interference, the tracking capacity of tracking components was significantly reduced, so only now the specific location of the target group was tracked. ... Two days later, the fleet finally arrived at the target area after a slow but steady pursuit. No way could the cruiser ships advance quickly over the continent; the hurricanes eye was simply too numerous, which is why it took two days to complete the journey. Upon approaching the vicinity of the target species, the cruising radar revealed that the Fourth Rank storm giant eagle was not among the group; it seemed to have gone out hunting. Regarding this, Song Chi thought to himself that their luck was good, as this should be the best opportunity to make a move. That Fourth Rank storm giant eagle has left, so lets wait a while and be very careful not to expose ourselves prematurely! Shi Mans sudden comment filled Song Chis eyes with confusion. Wasnt this the perfect opportunity to act? Why wait? Seeming to notice the confusion in his eyes, Shi Man quickly explained: Your Highness Song Qi, its like this: the male storm giant eagle has a special sense with the female eagles in the group. Once it is trapped, the Fourth Rank male will immediately sense it and will summon its kind at the first opportunity. The number of storm giant eagles on the Storm Continent is abundant. Two years ago, this male eagle summoned eight of its peers, and during that event, our squad lost two cruisers. Song Chi fell silent, unsure of what to say. Eight Fourth Rank storm giant eagles, and the added blessing of the Level 4 Floating Lands original rules beneath their feet, even the Cang Qiong might struggle to cope. The team waited another three days. When the Fourth Rank male storm giant eagle returned, the nine cruiser ships, which had been prepared for action, immediately sprang into motion. Of course, the Wind Barbarian was the first to act, with its specialized component designed to deal with the Fourth Rank storm giant eagle being the main method of attack. As this component activated, Song Chi found that the surrounding thousand miles of territory were all sealed off by a special spherical spatial barrier. Upon seeing this, Song Chi immediately thought of the Starlight Projector component aboard his grandfathers flagship, the Furious Battle Mad Lion. That orange component too had a very similar feature. Chirp chirp chirp! Before he could ponder any more, sharp cries of eagles were already spreading from the distant Vault of Heaven. Prince Song Qi, our squad can spare two cruisers to assist you, please... Midway through their tactical group chat and before Shi Man could finish, Song Chi directly interrupted him. No need, just go and secure that storm mica, and leave this eagle to me! As soon as he finished speaking, the Cang Qiong, radiating five-colored light, soared into the sky, charging straight at the Fourth Rank storm giant eagle. Within this shielding space, the endless thunderstorms and hurricanes were greatly weakened. Without these two influences, even if the enemy was enhanced by Level 4 Floating Land rules, Song Chi was still confident. After all, he only needed to hold it off, not kill it. To tell the truth, taking down this peak Fourth Rank storm giant eagle, which currently had the combat power of the peak of the Fourth Rank, wouldnt be too difficult for the Cang Qiong. Although the blessings from the Floating Land Origin rules granted it the combat power of the peak of the Fourth Rank, the Law of Wind it controlled was still at a normal Fourth Rank Level, possessing merely life energy with no real deterrence to the Cang Qiong. Yet, this would likely require the use of the Neutron Star Fission from the Purusa Zen Seal, or maybe the Mythical Mecha Form, and so on. Otherwise, it would be a prolonged battle of attrition. Song Chi, who had no desire to reveal his trump card, clearly had no intention of going down that route. Keep in mind that, over the past period, news that he would soon join the Barren Feng squad for an exploration in the Alien Star Domain had been spreading among the top forces. Neither he nor Song Yufeng could have leaked it, so the issue naturally must have arisen from the Barren Feng squad. Where theres one leak, there could be a second. If he exposed his hand here, theres no telling if that information would end up on the records of other powers in the principality upon his return, something Song Chi definitely did not want to happen. PS: Chapter Two coming soon! Chapter 578: 306: Cruel Chapter 578: Chapter 306: Cruel ` Boom, boom, boom! The terrifying hurricane, carrying threads of the Law of Wind, barraged forward, and struck directly upon the energy shield outside of the Cangqiong without Song Chi choosing to evade. Instantly, the five-colored light shield outside the Cangqiong dimmed significantly, but it wasnt long before the shield restored itself to normal, giving the impression that it had never been attacked. While the Cangqiong charged directly at the male Storm Giant Eagle, the eight cruisers of the Barbarian Feng squadron also took immediate action, rushing towards a cliff tens of thousands of meters away not far from them. There, over twenty Storm Giant Eagles were perched. ... Among these Storm Giant Eagles, aside from five Third-Rank female ones, the rest were all fledglings and chicks. The target of the Barbarian Feng squadron was not only the football-sized Storm Mica Stone in the giant eagles nest but also these fledglings. The Storm Giant Eagles lineage was extremely noble; otherwise, there wouldnt be such a quantity of Fourth Rank Storm Giant Eagles in the entire Storm Continent. Thus, these fledglings were excellent, whether for use as enslaved creatures or for sale. As they sped along, several cruiser captains of the Barbarian Feng squadron also glanced at the battle above. Upon realizing that the Cangqiong, which was directly colliding with the Fourth-Rank Storm Giant Eagle, was hardly at a disadvantage, all of them felt a chill in their hearts. They knew that even their squadrons warships, which were fully outfitted with orange warship armor and purple energy shields enhanced to the Fourth Rank limit, had been completely suppressed in all aspects in previous encounters with a Fourth-Rank Storm Giant Eagle. They could only try their best to maneuver about, stalling for time. By this comparison, the gap between them was immediately apparent. Alright, dont think too much about it. He is one of the legitimate scions of the current generation of the Dinghai Song family; having this combat power is normal! Hearing their own captains words, the cruiser captains didnt say much; they had been prepared mentally and were just expressing their amazement for now. After all, it was not the first time they had seen beings of a similar level. They remembered that twenty years ago, a battle unfolded outside the Chenxing Yang Continents starry skies that few knew of. Although it was also a cruiser battle, the fallout and shock far surpassed that of a common Zhulu Warship. In that battle, one side was an Ultimate Cruiser that had prevailed in Holy Star City for hundreds of years, and the challenger was the Sixth Prince of the Chenxing Clans current generation. They remembered that shortly after this princes promotion to cruiser captain and Third Rank Guidance Technique, after only a decade of consolidation, he immediately initiated the battle. Although there was no conclusive outcome, everyone present knew that the prince had won. Had it been only that, it might not have caused such a stir, but after the challenge, that Ultimate Cruiser that had dominated Holy Star City for hundreds of years, on a subsequent exploration in the Alien Star Domain, faced a recently promoted Fourth Rank lifeform with high-level Fourth Rank combat power, enhanced by the rules of a Fourth Rank Floating Land, and killed it head-on. This alone showed that it wasnt that the Ultimate Cruiser was weak, but rather that the combat power of the princes flagship was too horrifying. ... In the vault of heaven, the Cangqiong continued entwining with the Fourth-Rank Storm Giant Eagle. The [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] also fired intermittently, leaving astonishingly large scratches on the Storm Giant Eagles feather wings, which were as sturdy as high-level alloy. In a certain moment, the Fourth-Rank Storm Giant Eagle seemed to notice the movement of the Barbarian Feng squadron below. Intense laws of wind gathered between its wings. A terrifying storm swirled behind it, and concurrently, Song Chi could distinctly feel the speed of the creature surge considerably. Whoo, whoo, whoo! With a flap of its wings, the howling hurricane rapidly swept towards the Cangqiong, This storm, with a diameter exceeding a kilometer and an outer gravity ring extending beyond ten thousand meters, did not move Song Chi. After the brief skirmishes that just occurred, he estimated that this Storm Giant Eagles grasp of the Law of Wind was roughly around 5%. Such a degree of law comprehension, which had not even reached minor accomplishment, posed no great threat to the silver energy shield strengthened to the Fifth Rank. However, taking advantage of the moment when the Cangqiong was distracted by the hurricane, the Fourth-Rank Storm Giant Eagle flapped its wings and was about to blast downwards. In its eyes, the alien species that dared to disturb its kin behind it deserved to die even more. But how could Song Chi let it leave so easily? Several chains imbued with the power of Space Law pierced through and locked the Fourth-Rank Storm Giant Eagle that sought to help its kin. Feeling itself bound, the Storm Giant Eagle continually let out piercing cries. Wind Law once again accumulated on its claws, and together with the Divine Binding Chains, it pounced toward the Cangqiong. Since he had already employed the [Divine Binding Chains] taken from the Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger, how could Song Chi not anticipate this outcome? Hadnt the Cangqiong responded similarly when it was bound earlier? But the present Cangqiong was different from the Furious Battle Mad Lion; the Cangqiong was equipped with red warship armor strengthened to the Fifth Rank. Under the pounce of the Fourth-Rank Storm Giant Eagles claws, it did not sustain much damage. [Warship attacked, current warship armor damaged by 7%, please attend to repairs!] [Neutron Star Core Pulse feature activated, warship armor is slowly repairing.] Hearing this prompt, Song Chi felt at ease, and at the same time, he secretly thought to himself. ` Chapter 579: 306: Cruelty_2 Chapter 579: Chapter 306: Cruelty_2 Creatures abiding by the Law of Wind do indeed fall short in terms of attack damage! Staring at the Fourth Rank Tempest Giant Eagles in front of him, Song Chi felt an impulse to simply release the Flame Giant and cripple them before enslaving them, or else let the Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger extract their Primordial Blood directly. If he were alone, he would certainly do so, but now he could not. Below, eight cruisers from the Barbarous Feng squad had already rushed up the cliff and were fighting with several Third Rank female Tempest Giant Eagles, while a swarm of Soldier Figurines poured out from their ships, charging toward the fledgling eagles and the Tempest Cloud Mothers. In the Vault of Heaven above, the spatial barrier suddenly trembled, an anomaly that immediately triggered Song Chis vigilance. The trembling was far from over after one occurrence. ... Thud, thud, thud! More sounds of trembling came from above, and faint cracks had begun to appear in the spatial barrier above. Song Chis expression darkened; he surmised that quite a number of Fourth Rank Tempest Giant Eagles might be coming to support from outside. Although he did not know how the Tempest Giant Eagles trapped by the spatial blockade managed to notify the outside world, he could almost be certain that those outside were the enemy reinforcements. With this in mind, Song Chi hurriedly hailed the members of the Barbarous Feng squad in the nest below via communication. Grab what you can and go, their reinforcements are coming! Upon hearing these words, the expressions of the eight cruiser captains of the Barbarous Feng squad changed at once. The scene of losing two core team members was still fresh in their memory, which made them dare not to be greedy and decided to take what they had and retreat. Weve got the Tempest Cloud Mother; everyone, retreat! As soon as Shi Man issued the command, the eight cruisers quickly and orderly exited the nest on the cliff and then sped away towards the side. Seventh Prince, we can retreat now! Good, take down this spatial barrier! Song Chi replied and simultaneously lifted the effect of the Divine Binding Chains. Disappearing along with the Divine Binding Chains was the spherical spatial barrier surrounding them. However, upon seeing the situation above, everyones faces drastically changed. As Song Chi had expected, the Tempest Giant Eagles reinforcements had arrived. However, what was horrifying was that these arriving Tempest Giant Eagles were uniformly at the Fourth Rank, and their number was as high as 24. The thought of 24 Peak Fourth Rank Tempest Giant Eagles was enough to send shivers down ones spine. Song Chi was also somewhat panicked; if the Cang Qiong were to fall into the siege of these Tempest Giant Eagles, the Neutron Star Core Armor would undoubtedly not hold out for long. If this was the case for the Cang Qiong, then all the more so for the cruisers of the Barbarous Feng squad. In the warship communication group chat, trembling voices reverberated. Those with control techniques, use them quickly, then split up and run. After losing their pursuit, regroup at the transfer warship base! Brothers, whether we live or die is now up to our own luck, I hope to meet everyone again at the transfer warship base! ... For a moment, the entire communication group chat was suffused with a heavy atmosphere; facing twenty-five Peak Fourth Rank Tempest Giant Eagles, no one could remain indifferent. To that, Song Chi said nothing. Although activating the Pusuo Time Realm feature of the Purusa Zen Seal could ensure everyones safe departure, he was no saint. Firstly, his relationship with this Barbarous Feng squad was merely one of cooperation, nothing more. Secondly, this Pusuo Time Realm was one of his ultimate secret weapons, and revealing it was not desirable. Third, in this team that Song Chi belongs to, there are those who deliberately leak information, which is also a significant concern. Fourth, the buffering time in the Purusa Time Realm is as long as seven years, and even with the use of Zen Seal: Inner Speed, it would take nearly a year and a half. Once used, it means he would lose this ultimate trump card for the next year and a half. These four points meant that Song Chi could not possibly use the Purusa Time Realm. However, without using the Purusa Time Realm, he could still use another method to delay some time. Hiss hiss hiss! The Cold Moon Snow Python fiercely hissed on his shoulder, and in the next second, the grand Ice Law was released from its serpentine body. In just under two seconds, the entire area within several hundred thousand meters around the Cang Qiong turned into the Frost Kingdom, and the dozens of Storm Eagles that were flying overhead plunged into this frosty domain, instantly experiencing a sharp decrease in speed. This Frost Kingdom was not merely constructed from the Ice Lawit was one of the Cold Moon Snow Pythons natural abilities, known as the Frost Domain. However, this situation did not last long. As more and more Storm Eagles entered the Frost Domain, it quickly reached the verge of collapse and eventually shattered completely. Although the Cold Moon Snow Python was at the Fourth Rank, it had only recently advanced to that level. How could it control over twenty equally ranked Storm Eagles at the same time? But this was enough. Song Chis delaying action had allowed the teams eight cruisers to ascend a great distance in the sky above the distant horizon. And once out of the reach of the Storm Continent, without the perpetual storms interference, they could initiate lightspeed cruise at any time. By then, shaking off those following Storm Eagles would not be difficult. As for the Cang Qiong, watching the approaching Storm Eagles with wingspans over three thousand meters, Song Chi could even clearly see the cold, glittering light on their beaks and talons. However, just as they were about to strike the warships hull, the Cang Qiong suddenly disappeared from its location. When it reappeared, it was already above the continent. It was because of the Void Escape Orb component that Song Chi dared to so boldly delay; otherwise, he wouldnt have taken such a risk. After reappearing, Song Chi no longer hesitated; the Light Energy Aggregation Engine and Phantom Thruster operated at full capacity as he sped towards the outer starry space. As for whether members of the team could escape the subsequent pursuit of the Storm Eagles, that was no longer his concern. As an invited assistant, he had done all that honor and duty required. Three days later, on a large fragment of Floating Land billions of kilometers away from the Storm Continent, several cruisers converged. In the warships communication group chat, Song Chi could clearly sense the melancholy of the members of the team. If his guess was right, the result of the scattered escape was probably not satisfactory, and casualties were very likely unavoidable. However, Shi Man was obviously sensible, as he took the initiative to express his gratitude. On behalf of the entire team, I thank Your Highness. Without those last few seconds of your delay, our teams casualties might have doubled. We cannot thank you enough for such a great favor. If theres ever a need for me, Your Highness, just say the word! Song Chi nodded slightly and replied lightly. No need for such thanks, I merely delay for a moment, with limited effect! Hearing this, Shi Man didnt say more. Although Song Chis words seemed casual, he was well aware of how critical those seconds were three days ago. Without Song Chi, the entire team might have been completely wiped out; he would keep this debt of gratitude in his heart rather than on his lips. Several more days passed, and only one damaged cruiser returned. By now, everyone basically understood that those who could come back were here; those who hadnt returned, likely never would. Song Chi glanced over, and apart from the Cang Qiong, there were five other cruisers, meaning three never made it back. This result left him silent for a long while and served as a stark warning. Exploring the Alien Star Domain was never a matter to be taken lightly. A small mistake could lead to the destruction of a ship and loss of lives. Only by being continuously cautious could one survive in the cruel and vast Great Era of the Starry Seas. Several days later, the transfer warship finally arrived. When the captain of the escort ship saw that only five cruisers were left of their own squad, his eyes instantly reddened. As members of the same exploration team, they had been together for decades or even a century; they werent just teammates but more like family. Not long ago, they had just lost two members, and now, three more; it was difficult for them to accept. In response, Song Chi silently sighed and waited for the others next steps of integration. As for Shi Man and the others, they recalled their warships and then boarded the transfer warship. Chapter 580: 307: Purusa Zen Seal Further Enhancement - The Opening of the Third Rank Ruins Market Chapter 580: Chapter 307: Purusa Zen Seal Further Enhancement C The Opening of the Third Rank Ruins Market ` Perhaps due to the sufficient severity of the losses incurred during this operation, the return journey was free of any accidents. At the zenith of Chenxing Yang Continents sky, just before the two parties separated, Song Chi managed to obtain the Sand of Time he desired, a precise amount of 5kg. Shi Man and the others once again expressed their heartfelt gratitude, after which both parties went their separate ways. One group headed back to North Street while Song Chi made his way to Star Avenue. Having just acquired 5kg of Sand of Time, Song Chi was keen to enhance the Purusa Zen Seal component as quickly as possible. As Cang Qiongs highest-quality component at presentand possibly for the next several years, decades, or even centurieselevating its enhancement level sooner rather than later was ideal. ... However, considering that twenty days had passed, he grew curious about how many Starry Sea Oddities Song Yufeng had acquired and whether any of them were of orange or red quality. His urgency was due to his pressing need for these strange objects to expand his Ruins Market shop. The upcoming Ruins Market trade, which would be the first since advancing to Third Rank, was bound to be substantial. With a significant increase in the number of spatial gates deployed and Third-Rank Alien Species now able to enter the market, the trade was guaranteed to be good, possibly even bringing unexpected surprises for him. To maximize the chances of seizing these potential surprises, Song Chi needed to prepare ample trading funds and attractive merchandise. Only then could his competitive edge extend beyond just the ability to use Ruins Market Guest Tokens and Ruins Market Walking Rank. ... Dragon Spine Shops, Song Yufengs personal office. This seasoned Third Rank Torch Captain was aglow with Spectral Energy, which surged through his whole body. His foreheads Ancestral Aperture suddenly opened, releasing numerous glowing orbs of various colors. In the blink of an eye, the amount of Starry Sea Oddities Song Yufeng extracted exceeded three figures. Although white and blue oddities were the majority, there were also not a few of purple quality and above. Out of them, ten caught Song Chis attention the most. 3 red, 7 orange! [Deep Sea Crown][Phantom Disk][Golden Halberd Spear] [Red Flame Sword][Geomagnetic Shield][Stone Heart][Phoenix Feather][Tree Essence Core]... Seeing these ten oddities, Song Chi could hardly contain his joy; they were the confidence boost he needed for his first Third Rank trade. After meticulously storing these oddities away, Song Chi asked, Do we still have enough Floating Land Origin? Song Yufeng nodded. Acquiring these only used up one-tenth of the funds. The Floating Land Origin His Highness provided will support us for quite some time... Without further inquiry, Song Chi turned and sincerely thanked him. Although he was part of the family sequence, Song Yufeng was under no obligation to manage these affairs for him. Such purchasing tasks took considerable time, and well aware of this, Song Chi did not take it for granted. While Song Yufeng outwardly showed no reaction to Song Chis thanks, inwardly he felt gratified. Given that his own family was also well-off, the real reason he had assisted Song Chi so diligently was to cultivate goodwill. Even if he wouldnt benefit directly, it could pave an additional path for his good-for-nothing descendants in the future. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Song Chi occupied a battleship summoning room located beneath the Dragon Spine Shops and immediately entered the market. With the markets advancement to Third Rank, the free-trading area no longer required parking the colossal Cang Qiong at a 45-degree angle. Now, with dimensions almost twice that of Cang Qiong, space was ample enough for docking more than five cruisers simultaneously. In the battleships main control room, lights flickered constantly as Song Chi went about enhancing the Purusa Zen Seal component. He had already withdrawn his entire annual sequence subsidy, and currently, resources were plentiful. [Do you confirm spending 30 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 65 Titanium Crystals + 185g of Sand of Time to enhance Purusa Zen Seal from lv30 to lv31?] Confirmed! After ten consecutive attempts, Song Chi had 885 fewer Titanium Crystals and 2085g less Sand of Time. However, the Purusa Zen Seal component had reached lv40. Purusa Zen Seal lv40 Quality: Gold ... Feature 4: Time Resistance +5200 Effect: When the equipped battleship is targeted by external Time Laws, its attacks will autonomously weaken by 50% of their might. ... {Zen Seal: External Time Stop: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, targets units within a 1,000 km radius, halting time around them for 5s, with a cooldown time of 400 hours.} {Pusuo Time Realm: Slow: Consumes 250,000 Spectral Energy Points, forms a time barrier with a diameter of 10,000 km centered on the equipped battleship. Within the barrier, time is slowed by a factor of eight, affecting all movements, reactions, thoughts, and energy transfers of biological entities (Note: the battleship that casts the barrier is unaffected), lasting for 15 minutes with a cooldown time of 6 years.} Although the attributes of the Purusa Zen Seal enhanced to lv40 were impressive, Song Chi still wanted to continue enhancing it. Alas, he had only a thousand Titanium Crystals left, insufficient to push the component to lv50. Thus, he shifted his focus to other components. Eventually, the Peeping Spirit Eyes component reached lv50. As the eyes of a Torch Warship, Song Chi naturally wouldnt allow the space radar to be Cang Qiongs weak point. However, after upgrading this component, his high-rank resources were nearly depleted again. This made him abandon any further thoughts of enhancing the God-binding Chains C Imitation component for the time being. He would have to wait for another opportunity. Though he coveted the real Divine Binding Chains, since he couldnt obtain them immediately, he had to settle for this imitation from Wang Zhen for now, just recently enhanced to lv30. ` Chapter 582: 308: Reappearance of the Silver Legendary Oddity at the North Sea Royal Court Chapter 582: Chapter 308: Reappearance of the Silver Legendary Oddity at the North Sea Royal Court Song Chis expression remained unchanged, but inwardly he already had an idea. After hearing that he was from a Fifth-Rank Starry Sea Floating Land and still managing such a calm and positive response, he guessed that the Floating Land behind the other party was also very likely not below Fifth Rank. In such a case, both parties naturally had the basis for long-term transactions; as for the [Ruins Market Guest Token] and [Ruins Market Walking Rank], he had plenty of ways to let the other party get one themselves. As time passed, it only took dozens of minutes for the Third Rank Naga who had left to return, bringing with it dozens more of the Naga Clan, including more than five that were Third Rank Naga. Song Chis gaze narrowed slightly as he focused on one seemingly unremarkable Third Rank Naga. Half-Step Fourth Rank... ... He could feel the Half-Step Fourth Rank Life Energy fluctuations emanating from this Naga, as well as an even more subtle and powerful Energy hidden within its body, which, if he was not mistaken, should be the Power of Laws that it had comprehended. As a member of the Deep Sea Tribes, the Law of Water? Or the Law of Darkness? After guessing silently in his heart, his interest in this Naga grew even more. Not only because its strength was currently the limit for entering the Ruins Market, but also because it was gifted. Even Torchlight Humanity, a civilization that was prominent even among the Advanced Civilizations, called citizens who could perceive the Law by Third Rank stage geniuses; what more for those Low-Rank civilizations? He was sure that this Half-Step Fourth Rank Naga must have a remarkable status within the force behind it. However, before he could think further, the newly arrived Nagas took out a staggering number of Deep Sea Clam Pearls from their bodies. 300-year, 500-year, 700-year, 1000-year... Clam Pearls of all kinds of ages were available. Song Chi gathered his Spiritual focus and quickly began counting the hundreds to thousands of Deep Sea Clam Pearls. Meanwhile, he also didnt forget to keep a part of his Spiritual attention on monitoring that Half-Step Fourth Rank Naga. Sure enough, before long it began wandering around the free stall area of the Ruins Market on its own. Song Chi had no choice but to continue surveillance from a gods eye view while quickly counting the Deep Sea Clam Pearls, which he found delightfully numerous. A few minutes later, the counting was done. 248 Clam Pearls of 300 years 52 Clam Pearls of 500 years 24 Clam Pearls of 700 years 14 Clam Pearls of 1000 years 5 Clam Pearls of 3000 years 2 Clam Pearls of 5000 years A total of 345 Clam Pearls, indeed a stunning number, but the joy in Song Chis heart was far from intense. For him, whose Guidance Technique had already broken through to lv32, the current Clam Pearls of a thousand years or less were actually of no use to him. In fact, the truly useful ones were only the five 3000-year Clam Pearls and the two 5000-year Clam Pearls. Of course, they were of no use to him, but he still took them all. Why not, when they could be used by his father, mother, Song Ting, and the tribespeople within his Pulse? After a rough estimate, he found the value of these Clam Pearls to be somewhat less than the various resources he had taken out; after all, with Song Yufengs full operation, he now had a frightening amount of various resources at his disposal. Moreover, the key was that Dragon Spine Shops purchasing was still ongoing. The Starry Sea Floating Land encompasses nearly half of Chenxing Yang Continent, where numerous Torch Ship Captains resided, and the number of resources there was horrendously immense. In a short time, Dragon Spine Shops had spent millions of Low-Rank Floating Land Origin, amassing countless resources, In order to put the minds of these Nagas at ease, Song Chi first handed over corresponding valued resources to them. After all, this was their first time entering the Ruins Market, and even if backed by the booth of regulations, they still couldnt trust it completely. By physically handing over these items to them now, the Nagas could let go of their guard entirely. After a few Third Rank Nagas returned all resources to the outside, Song Chi continued: And these remaining... do you still want them? Furthermore, I have quite a few more that could be brought over within a few hours. What do you think? The group of Third Rank Nagas could hardly conceal the joy in their eyes and quickly began to discuss the subsequent transaction scheme with Song Chi. According to them, there werent any Deep Sea Clam Pearls left in the Royal Court backing them; it was just that gathering them from various sea regions would take time. They needed at least until the next transaction, which is one month later, to continue the trade with Deep Sea Clam Pearls. Therefore, both parties could only temporarily switch to other currencies for the transaction. In the end, Song Chi decided on Second Rank and above Floating Land Origin as the trading currency. He initially wanted to set it directly to Third or even Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, but the other party didnt agree; the higher the Rank of the Floating Land Origin, the scarcer it was in any power or civilization. ... While Song Chi was negotiating with the others, that Half-Step Fourth Rank Level Naga crossed the free stall area and started going in and out of various shops. Its expression remained unchanged as if all the items it had seen before completely failed to catch its eye until it walked into the Oddity Exchange Shop. The face that had shown no change in emotion for dozens of minutes suddenly displayed shock; it stood still at the entrance of the shop, staring dazedly at the various radiance cast down from directly above the store. Blue, Purple, Orange, Red... This sudden burst of colorful light dazzled the creature. Even for someone of its status, seeing so many High-Rank Starry Sea Oddities at once was hard to remain calm. Yet, what truly astonished it the most was the Super Battleship Cannon in the center of the shop, emitting resplendent golden light. Chapter 583: 308: The North Sea Royal Court - The Silver Legendary Oddity Reappears_2 Chapter 583: Chapter 308: The North Sea Royal Court C The Silver Legendary Oddity Reappears_2 Gold... a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item! For the ordinary Starry Sea Alien Race, the understanding of a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item might just be limited to the word rare, but for a being with its origin, its the one that truly comprehends how scarce a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item really is. Simply put, to breed a Golden Oddity, even a Seventh Rank Starry Sea Floating Land would find it difficult, requiring an ancient being that has reached the status of a Dominator, nurturing with the power of domination over a long span of time to possibly give rise to one. Or, it could be achieved by an Eighth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. Speaking of Eighth Rank Starry Sea Floating Lands, those of the Seventh Rank Level are already as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns in the entire Shattered Starry Sea, let alone an even higher rank the Eighth Rank Floating Land? Its said that even a small river system community would struggle to find a single piece of Eighth Rank Floating Land after exhausting all its resources. ... From this, one can understand the rarity of the Eighth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, and by the same logic, the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Items that are mostly bred by Eighth Rank Floating Lands are also extremely rare. Suppressing the storm of shock in its heart, the Half-Step Fourth Rank Naga Clan turned its gaze to the other, Orange Quality and Red Quality strange objects in the Oddity Exchange Shop. It saw many that were extremely suitable for them, the Naga. After spending nearly an hour in the Oddity Exchange Shop and exiting, the Half-Step Fourth Rank Naga Clan browsed through several other shops at the fastest speed. Eventually, it took one of each of the three types of Storage Capsules and quickly left the Ruins Market. As Song Chi observed the emotional changes of the Half-Step Fourth Rank Naga Clan from beginning to end, his eyes shone with curiosity, wondering whether it would bring him some pleasant surprises upon its return. From close to two hours of observation, he was almost certain that this Nagas identity was not ordinary, not just because of the difference brought about by the Half-Step Fourth Rank power, but from the essence of difference revealed through its vision and behavior. Because of this, Song Chi indeed had some faint anticipation. However, since the other Naga had already taken out many things for trade, his expectations were not too great. He merely thought that the good items they had were probably not much remaining. ... Endless Sea Territory, North Sea Royal Court. As one of the deep-sea royal families of the Endless Sea Territory, the Naga Clan is divided into four major royal courts based on their geographical distribution, and the North Sea Royal Court is one of them. However, having already lost the combat power of the last Deep Sea True King tens of thousands of years ago, the North Sea Royal Court is now the weakest of the four courts. Over tens of thousands of years, the days have not been easy, and their jurisdictions territory has been continuously shrinking. Luckily, the other three royal courts have not kicked them while they were down, occasionally lending support, which has enabled the North Sea Royal Court to maintain its current size. On this day, a Half-Step Fourth Rank member of the Naga Clan came from outside the North Sea Royal Palace, speeding all the way towards the massive doors of the palace that appeared both illusory and real. Seeing this, the intimidating royal court guards did not dare to stop it. Third Highness, Her Majesty the Queen summons you to enter! In the main hall of the North Sea Royal Palace, a female Naga over ten meters tall, with a face exuding the majestic presence of a superior, spoke indifferently. Deguen, my son, state your purpose! Facing her son, the female Naga on the throne did not show any tenderness. Her tone was indifferent, as if she was questioning a stranger who had intruded. As the reigning North Sea Queen of the Naga, she had too many offspring. Although Deguen was excellent enough to be ranked among the top three, she still found it hard to pour much emotion into him, for what the North Sea Royal Court needed was not a tender mother-son relationship, but a Deep Sea True King strong enough to deter the many different Starry Sea Alien Races around them. Mother... Deguen recounted in detail what he had seen and heard in the Ruins Market, emphasizing the existence of the Golden Holy Domain Warship Cannon. As expected, once the words Golden Sanctuary were uttered, the female Naga at the head of the main hall was immediately attracted by sufficient interest. However, the light in her eyes quickly dimmed again. The gold ship cannon, being a weapon, was inevitably a trump card that could help the royal court turn the tide. Yet, the North Sea Royal Court of today was not what it used to be. They no longer had an oddity of equal value to trade or borrow from others. Deguen, you know that the royal court has already... Having considered for a long time, Deguen interrupted his mother and said instead: Of course, your son understands, but what I am referring to is not this gold ship cannon, but those red and orange oddities in the Ruins Market. Among these oddities, I have seen weapons perfectly suited for our Naga, such as the Red Epic Relic [Deep Sea Crown]. Its main ability is dominion over the ocean. Mother, if you were to wear it, you could surely exhibit peak sixth-rank combat power. Moreover, if we add the [Golden Halberd Spear] and the [North King Ice Armor] you already possess, I believe we would be capable of contending with any being below a true king of the deep sea. With this, our North Sea Royal Court could certainly stabilize the current situation. We would simply need to wait for you to advance further, and then we could restore our former glory. His assertive words quickened the heartbeat of the female Naga at the head of the main hall. She could tell that her third son was not making empty promises. After a moment of contemplation, she frowned and said: Deguen, do you mean to offer up the royal courts [Mirage Dragon Pearl]? Its the last foundation our North Sea Royal Court has relied on to persist until today. Are you sure that the [Deep Sea Crown] and [Golden Halberd Spear] are truly that influential? Deguen shook his head. Mother, aside from those two, there is also a red curio called [Phantasmal Disk], which shares a similar marvelous function with the [Mirage Dragon Pearl]. It too can conceal the presence of our North Sea Royal Palace. Although it is not as strong as the [Mirage Dragon Pearl], it wont be much inferior! Additionally, beyond these three red epic treasures, your son will strive to acquire more orange oddities, as well as a [Ruins Market Walking Rank] that will allow unlimited access to that mysterious Ruins Market in the future! At the head of the main hall, the female Nagas brow furrowed tightly, her hesitation palpable. Concerning the last foundation of the royal court, we should still call the royal court devotees to discuss it together... Before she could finish speaking, Deguen once again interrupted. Mother, you are aware of the devotees in the royal court. They are all of the kind who are set in their ways. If we were to let them discuss it, the outcome will surely not be approved. Please, Mother, make your decision with care! The brow of the female Naga was still tightly locked, and she did not reply for a long time. The main hall fell into silence momentarily. Deguen had been shrewd and decisive since childhood, and he rarely made mistakes in his judgments. This was the very reason the North Sea Queen was torn. If it were another Naga who had come, she would have coldly dismissed them. But Deguen was different. After a great deal of indecision, the North Sea Queens eyes suddenly became resolute, as if she had made up her mind. So be it. The Central Royal Court and the Southern Royal Court are currently entangled in a standoff with the Blackline Whale Clan and would find it difficult to spare help for us. Rather than letting the entire royal court succumb to a slow demise, its better to bet everything we have! After her murmured words, she waved her hand, and a massive amount of the Law of Darkness spilled from her body. Shortly after, a black sphere emitting sparkling silver light materialized out of thin air in the royal palace. The moment he saw this sphere, excitement surged in Deguens eyes. This sphere was a Silver Legendary Oddity, passed down from the second generation True King of the North Sea, nearly a hundred thousand years ago. It was the very reason why their North Sea Royal Court could barely hold on for tens of thousands of years after losing a deep seas True Kings combat power. However, this thing could only protect itself; its biggest drawback was the lack of offensive capabilities. Almost instinctively, Deguens gaze fixed on the black sphere. [Oddity: Mirage Dragon Pearl] [Quality: Silver] ... PS: Guess what kind of component the Mirage Dragon Pearl can be transformed into? Chapter 584: 309: The Silver Mirage Dragons Transformation Pearl Chapter 584: Chapter 309: The Silver Mirage Dragons Transformation Pearl ` Even though he had seen it many times before, every time Deguen laid eyes on the Silver Legendary Oddity that had been inherited for nearly a hundred thousand years, his gaze would involuntarily focus entirely upon it, as if this black sphere was everything in the world. The Mirage Dragon Pearl, as the name suggests, was formed from the Life-Bound Dragon Pearl of a pure-blooded Mirage Dragon. According to the Royal Court records, it was an accidental discovery by the original North Sea True King, though when first found, it was merely a Red Curio. After long periods of nurturing by the first and second North Sea True Kings, it finally transformed into a Silver Legendary Oddity. Gazing at this dreamlike sphere, Deguen first bowed respectfully to his mother seated at the head, very aware of the tremendous courage needed to make this decision and understanding the trust his mother, the current North Sea Queen, had placed in him. He absolutely couldnt let his mother down! ... Swearing to himself in his heart, he then took the black sphere into a Storage Capsule and quickly turned around. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market. After nearly an hours wait, Song Chi had even thought that the Half-Step Fourth Rank Naga wouldnt return, but in the end, she did not disappoint him. Seeing her head directly for the Oddity Exchange Shop upon entering the market, with clear intent, Song Chi immediately grew interested, his Spiritual focus dividing into two and converging upon her. Even with high expectations, when the Half-Step Fourth Rank Naga took out the sphere emitting a dazzling silver light, Song Chis heart still trembled mightily. Silver Legendhe hadnt expected at all that the item she brought out for exchange would be a Silver Legendary Oddity. Once he regained his composure, his Spiritual quickly rotated, the Origin Law of the Ruins Market combined with his own Spectral Energy quickly focused on the black sphere, and subsequently, two attribute panels appeared before his eyes. [Strange Object: Mirage Dragon Pearl] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon}] [Note: Transformed from the Life-Bound Dragon Pearl of a pure-blood Mirage Dragon, nurtured by two beings at Half-Step Seventh Rank for ten thousand years, ultimately becoming a Silver Legendary Oddity.] ... Mirage Transformation Pearl lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Ever-Changing Feature 2: Mirage Shadow Feature 3: +1000 priority on all Component Effects Feature 4: Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure Consumption: 30/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When equipped, a Warship subjected to any Illusion Technique, Illusion Array, or similar effects will autonomously weaken them by 20% Might. No Charge or Buffer required UpRank Requirement: 30 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 3000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 kg of Phantom Stone {Ever-Changing: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points, changes the Starships hull shape, color, and temporarily renames the Starship according to the captains desire to a certain extent, the effect lasts indefinitely until actively cancelled by the captain, buffer time 12 hours.} {Mirage Shadow: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points, after charging for 60s, the Warship will enter a Mirage Shadow stealth state, unable to be captured by the vast majority of detection methods, active attacking, or taking damage will automatically disable the stealth state, duration 10 minutes, buffer time 240 hours.} {Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, the Mirage Dragon Pearl emits a Spirit Pressure one Level higher than current Enhancement Level, deterring enemy units for 1 minute, buffer time 240 hours.} After reading all the attributes of the [Mirage Dragon Pearl], Song Chis interest was greatly piqued. The [Mirage Transformation Pearl] Component into which the [Mirage Dragon Pearl] could be converted, was undoubtedly a top-notch Component. It not only had a stealth Feature with higher priority than [Void Membrane], but it could also autonomously alter the Warships appearance and name. In some special circumstances, it could play an immense role. And that last Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure Feature, although merely a bluff in nature, once enhanced to Fifth Rank, could on occasion manifest Spirit Pressure of a Sixth Rank, thereby avoiding some unnecessary troubles or dangers, far from useless. Moreover, upon seeing the Ever-Changing Feature, Song Chi even saw the possibility of later trading the Golden [Tri-Eye Blasphemy Cannon] away. The value of the Golden Star-Annihilating Cannon went without saying, but it required a Star-Annihilating Starship to be mounted, which for the current Cang Qiong was far too distant. Instead of letting it gather dust in the warehouse for a thousand or even ten thousand years, trading it for parts that would currently be useful for Cang Qiong was the best option. About this, Song Chi had already considered many times, but had been unable to do so due to various reasons. However, with the appearance of the [Mirage Dragon Pearl], he saw hope. With the Ever-Changing, Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure, and Spatial Anchor Point three Features, he truly believed it was quite possible to safely trade the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Item without revealing his own identity. As for the Song Family, he had considered it, but with the familys current strength and foundation, it would likely be difficult to come up with equivalent resources or Components. Of course, the key point was actually that the family was also far from needing a Star-Annihilating Cannon, and even if he offered it to them, the elders might not show much interest. ... Suppressing the jumbled thoughts in his mind, these matters still required careful planning to determine if they could be executed, certainly not achievable in the short term. After all, if he truly wanted to sell the [Tri-Eye Blasphemy Cannon], hed at least have to travel to the Yaohan Kingdoms territory, as in the remote corner of the Chenxing Principality, lacking both financial power and a Star-Annihilating Starship, he would be in no position to trade unless he wanted to make a loss. ` Chapter 585: 309: Silver [Mirage Dragon Transformation Pearl]_2 Chapter 585: Chapter 309: Silver [Mirage Dragon Transformation Pearl]_2 Pondering, Deguen finally spoke up. Lord of the Ruins Market, I wish to exchange for this Silver Legendary Oddity! Song Chi thought about it, and quickly, with a flicker of thought, a line of text appeared on the projection screen in the center of the shop. [What would you like to exchange for?] Seeing that his words had indeed received a response, a hint of obscure worry flashed in Deguens eyes. After all, this involved a Silver Miraculous Item, the last foundation of their North Sea Royal Court, and it feared that the unknown existence behind the Ruins Market would have some unusual thoughts. ... After a moment of hesitation, it tentatively said: May I use the [Mirage Dragon Pearl] as collateral and borrow the golden [Tri-Eye Blasphemy Cannon] for a period of time? Once the borrowing is over, I am willing to pay two Red Epic Relics as compensation! For this proposal, Song Chi rejected it instantly. [Only Oddities of the same quality can be used as collateral!] Of course, while the rejection was swift, in truth, he was quite tempted inside. Merely lending it for a while would get him two Red Epic Treasures, which for the [Tri-Eye Blasphemy Cannon] that might otherwise lay collecting dust in the Ruins Market for a while, was undoubtedly very tempting. However, the problem was that Song Chi could only reclaim items like [Ruins Market Guest Token] [Ruins Market Walking Rank] under his own initiative. If the other party were to default later, he would have no way of reclaiming the golden Star Annihilator Cannon. By that time, he would really become the fool who passively exchanged a Golden Oddity for a Silver Oddity. Seeing the rapid response from the projection screen, Deguen wasnt surprised, and the tone of its voice immediately changed. In that case, this junior is willing to use this [Mirage Dragon Pearl], to exchange for all the Red + Orange + Purple Oddities in the shop, and additionally, I would like a [Ruins Market Walking Rank] with a twenty-year usage period! After speaking, it waited quietly with anticipation for the follow-up reply, while Song Chi, who was in the free trading area, quickly did the calculations in his mind. At the moment, in the Oddity Exchange Shop, not counting that [Tri-Eye Blasphemy Cannon], there were a total of three Red Oddities, twelve Orange Oddities (10 + Earth Attribute Law Crystal + Fire-Attributed Law Crystal), and over thirty Purple Oddities. Carefully calculated, the total value was around four to five Red Oddities. If one included the twenty-year [Ruins Market Walking Rank], it essentially equated to eleven or twelve Red Oddities. At first glance, it didnt seem much different from one Silver Legendary Oddity, but Song Chi knew that this was actually a rather good deal for himself. Because at the level of Red and Silver Oddities, one couldnt simply calculate by a ratio of 10:1 anymore. However, even so, Song Chi still made some reductions. [Ruins Market Walking Rank with a ten-year usage period, other conditions unchanged!] Originally, he had thought about taking out the two Law Crystals, but on second thought, once the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] expired, the other party would need to top up with Red Oddities, which clearly had a higher value than the Orange Quality Low Level Law Crystals. After hesitating for a moment, Deguen finally nodded in agreement. Ten years, hundreds of Ruins Market transactions, would be enough for the Royal Court to acquire a substantial amount of various rare resources. Once the trade was concluded, all the Oddities in the Oddity Exchange Shop above Purple Quality floated up and were eventually piled up in front of Deguen. This sudden change startled the dozens of Alien Species still in the shop, but as they saw the faint silver gleam of the [Mirage Dragon Pearl] that Song Chi deliberately revealed, all the Alien Races took a sharp breath and their sense of oddity instantly turned into a natural acceptance. Not long after, news that the Ruins Market Lord had recently traded for a Silver Legendary Oddity began to spread throughout the Ruins Market. Underneath the rumor, the mystical aura surrounding the Ruins Market Lord thickened a few degrees in the hearts of all Alien Races. And that was exactly the effect Song Chi wanted. Silver Legendary Oddities could be traded as easily as this, the security of the market was absolutely guaranteed, so hurry up and take out all the good things you have in your possession. Although he didnt explicitly say it, this was essentially what Song Chi wanted to convey. Time passed swiftly, and soon the trade event drew to a close. Song Chi, as promised, held an auction for the Ruins Market Guest Tokens and the Ruins Market Walking Rank, ultimately selling two Guest Tokens and adding two Purple Relics to his now almost empty Oddity Exchange Shop. After that, he selected two hundred individuals from the alien species with the largest trade volume and issued two hundred Ruin Market Listing Commands. With that, this Ruins Market trade officially came to an end. As all the alien races departed, the entire Ruins Market fell into silence. Song Chi once again summoned the Cangqiong, loading the newly acquired Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon onto it and enhancing it to lv20 in one go. It wasnt that he didnt want to continue, but he simply didnt have enough Titanium Crystals. As for the Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, he was hardly short of it. In addition to the 100 strands just synthesized on the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform, the Third-Rank aliens who had come in also provided nearly 150 strands. Combining them with what he had left before, Song Chi now had nearly 300 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin in his hands. Looking at this components attributes now, after enhancing it to lv20, its effect priority had reached 2400. The weakening effects on Illusion Technique, Illusion Realm, and Illusion Array had also reached 30%. As for the Ever-Changing feature, there hadnt been many substantive changes. However, both Mirage Shadow and Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure had seen certain improvements. {Mirage Shadow: Consumes 90000 Spectral Energy Points, takes 40s to charge, the warship enters Mirage Shadow stealth mode, undetectable by most scouting methods. Stealth mode automatically deactivates upon initiating an attack or receiving damage, duration 60 minutes, cooldown time 120 hours.} {Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure: Consumes 100000 Spectral Energy Points, the Mirage Dragon Pearl emits a spirit pressure one rank higher than its current enhancement level, intimidating enemy units, duration 3 minutes, cooldown time 120 hours.} Once the enhancement was complete, Song Chi was satisfied and recalled the Cangqiong. Although the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component hadnt led to a substantial change in the Cangqiongs combat power, it had significantly improved the warships safety for the future, making it very practical overall. However, when his attention returned to the Oddity Exchange Shop, he couldnt help twitching the corner of his eye. In order to trade for the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, the shop was now back to square one, with only two Purple Relics barely maintaining appearances, which was indeed a sorry sight. Fortunately, the purchasing plan with Song Yufeng was still ongoing, and he believed it wouldnt take long for the shop to be replenished with High-Rank Oddities. With that in mind, Song Chi exited the Ruins Market, ready to head back to Sky Rush Valley. He found Song Yufeng, greeted him, and took out more than ten million strands of Zero-Rank, First-Rank, and Second-Rank Floating Land Origins, entrusting him to continue purchasing the Starry Sea Oddities and the several resources required by the Deep Sea Nagas. But just as he was about to leave, Song Yufeng took the initiative to stop him. Your Highness, a Legendary Guild has sent an invitation in eight days, the master of the Legendary Guild will host a birthday banquet at the Saint Roland Manor and invites Your Highness to attend, said Song Yufeng. Song Chi wasnt surprised; he had already received an invitation under another identity. Decline it. I dont wish to join in on this hustle, he said. Behind him, Song Yufeng seemed to hesitate, wanting to say more, but in the end, he simply nodded lightly. ... Sky Rush Valley, after returning there, he resumed his daily practice of Guidance Technique, Visualization Method, and Law Comprehension among other cultivation tasks. The practice of Guidance Technique could only proceed within the Ruins Market, but Visualization and Law Comprehension Song Chi both took place in the outside world. His comprehension of the laws had not yet fully transformed into Starry Sea Laws. Although practicing within the Ruins Market Secret Realm wouldnt deepen the comprehension of the incomplete laws, it also couldnt transform his comprehension into Starry Sea Laws. Time passed quickly, and before he knew it, eight days had flown by. On this day, a Torch Warship quietly soared through the clouds and soon disappeared without a trace. Meanwhile, not far from Holy Star City, the grand Saint Roland Manor was buzzing with activity. As a large manor, Saint Rolands reputation was already considerable, but today, the excitement there was absolutely bustling. PS: The second chapter is coming soon. Chapter 586: 310: Ansewei Chenxing of the Stark Immortal Family Chapter 586: Chapter 310: Ansewei Chenxing of the Stark Immortal Family ` Torch Warships kept descending from the sky, finally docking in a designated area outside the manor. One after another, splendidly dressed noble Torch Ship Captains emerged, walking towards the manors grand entrance guarded by two senior Cruiser Captains, accompanied by their partners. Having changed its appearance with the Feature of versatility, the Cang Qiong descended from the sky. With the invitation given by the woman, Song Chi easily entered the manor. Inside the manor, due to the birthday banquet, it was already filled with a variety of plants and flowers, and the backyard was even more gathered with numerous guests, celebrating atmosphere permeating the entire estate. Compared to the oppressive interior, the vast outdoor lawn in the backyard was evidently more comforting; it was also the main venue for the banquet chosen by Ansewei. Guided by a petite and elegant maid, Song Chi made his way to the manors backyard. ... He didnt go out of his way to find Ansewei; as the main character of this banquet, she must be incredibly busy at the moment. He picked up a glass of drink, found a corner to sit down in, and seemed casual, yet his peripheral vision was constantly sizing up the people around him. Not yet clear on Anseweis true identity, he was somewhat curious about what level of guests would attend her birthday banquet. Of course, this was because he hadnt deliberately investigated the other party; otherwise, with the capabilities of the Dragons Spine Commerce Guild and the familys External Affairs Hall, they should be able to find out something. As he observed, a look of surprise flashed across Song Chis eyes. In just a short time, he had seen several Torch Ship Captains of not inconsiderable status. For instance, the legitimate descendant of the Zhao Clan stationed in Holy Star City, the President of the Lei Clans Chain Commerce Assembly in Holy Star, the direct daughter of the contemporary Earl of the East Moon, and so on. If those had already surprised Song Chi, the people who arrived next made him rather solemn. The guests beside him suddenly exclaimed towards the direction of the manors gate: Lu Chuan, the Sixth Sequence of the Golden Horn Lu Clan is here! He actually came! How is that possible? Though the Legendary Pavilion does have some power, it shouldnt be to this extent, right? The Sixth Sequence of the Golden Horn Lu Clan is present in person, could it be he has some connection to the Pavilion Master of the Legendary Pavilion... Hearing the name Lu Chuan, Song Chi lost his earlier ease, his expression growing solemn. The information provided by the family on this Lu Chuan wasnt scant. He was 56 this year, born into the main lineage of the Lu Family, and it was said that his Flagship had been upgraded to a Cruiser for nearly 13 years. At the time when he was in a Second Rank Escort Ship, he had directly slain a Half-Step Fourth Rank Alien Race enhanced by the Floating Land Origins rule. Now, his Combat Power was unfathomable. And it did not end there; following Lu Chuan, the other major powers of the principality seemed to have reached an agreement, sending their successors one after another. One of the three prodigies from the direct line of the Eagle Family, Hei Shi Eagle. The Eighth Sequence of the Dusk Marquis Clan, Annie Dusk. The contemporary Fourth Prince of the Chenxing Principality, Seyn Chenxing. At this, Song Chi was speechless. So it turned out that it was only... no, it should be said that only he hadnt come? However, it was inevitable, as he had already agreed to Anseweis terms; he couldnt exactly divide himself in two, could he? In resignation, Song Chi soon heard some grumbling from nearby. Didnt they say that the Dinghai Song Family had made changes recently? Why are they still so coy? Exactly, out of the five major powers, only they didnt send anyone. Officially, they say they dont wish to involve themselves in these matters, but to put it bluntly, theyre just full of themselves, giving no face to anyone. Keep your voice down, will you? The intelligence members of Song familys External Affairs Hall arent just sitting around eating their rations; I dont want to die, so dont drag me into this! Honestly, what is the identity of the pavilion master of this Legendary Pavilion? The major powers have even come to give their support at the same time? Youre asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? ... Automatically filtering out most of the unfruitful conversations, time flew by quickly. After about several tens of minutes, as the star of the day, an elegantly dressed Ansewei finally made her appearance. With her arrival, the cheering around her grew louder, and the entire banquet reached its climax at that moment. In the corner, Song Chi raised his eyes towards the center of the crowd. There, Ansewei was smiling and greeting the guests around her. Song Chi noticed that todays Ansewei was completely different from the enchanting woman of the past. Today, she appeared exceedingly solemn, and every word and deed was filled with the etiquette of nobility, dignified and noble. By Anseweis side were the successors of the four great powers, who would chat with Ansewei from time to time, seeming quite familiar. Especially Annie from the Dusk Marquis Clan, who was gently holding Anseweis white arm; it looked as if the two of them had endless topics to chat about from afar, and they seemed more like intimate friends. Furthermore, Ansewei was particularly different towards the Fourth Prince of the principality, often whispering affectionately with him. As time passed, while the liveliness of the place slightly ebbed, it did not affect the overall atmosphere of the banquet. Just when everyone thought the banquet would continue in this manner until the end, an unexpected event occurred. Humming! The intense hum of engines suddenly resounded, and a 1,100 meter long Cruiser abruptly appeared over the manors skies. This scene instantly stirred up the guests inside the manor. All the attendees had been notified in advance that Torch Warships were not allowed to enter the manor during the banquet. The current action was evidently a blatant violation of the rules set by the Legendary Pavilion. ` Chapter 587: 310: Ansewei Chenxing, Stark Immortal Family_2 Chapter 587: Chapter 310: Ansewei Chenxing, Stark Immortal Family_2 For a moment, all the guests turned their attention to Ansewei at the center of the crowd, curious to see how the curator would react. However, to everyones surprise, not only did Ansewei and several direct descendants of the leading powers pause slightly, but none of them spoke out to scold. There was silence for a dozen seconds before the Fourth Prince was the first to speak up. While it is said that a guest should be welcomed, isnt such blatant disregard for the rules of the banquet a bit too much? Upon hearing this, a slight shock crossed Song Chis mind. It seemed that the prince recognized the person who had abruptly intruded. If that was indeed the case, then things were getting interesting. ... Just as he thought this, a cold voice replied from the cruiser overhead. Prince, you jest. It is the princesss birthday banquet, and yet my master was not invited. Is that not also an oversight? The cold response seemed to anger the Fourth Prince, and his glance turned icy as he retorted: If we are to speak of such matters, then Anlok himself should be here. Who are you to speak so boldly, a mere servant daring to be so presumptuous! With that, he shifted his gaze, subtly signaling the two Ultimate Cruiser Captains responsible for guarding the manors gates in the distance. Immediately after, two kilometers-long cruisers shot into the sky, heading straight for the cruiser hanging over the manor. In the main control room of the 1,100-meter-long cruiser, a sneer appeared on the mans face, showing no intention of backing down. Soon, the three cruisers climbed higher and higher until an intense roar followed. Inside the Saint Roland Manor, the expressions of the guests varied, but they all had one thought in common. How could he, right here on Chenxing Yang Continent, dare to oppose a power as formidable as the principality? For a time, everyone speculated about the identity of the cruiser captain and who the master he spoke for might be. Compared to what the rest of the guests thought, Song Chi was more focused on another piece of information in the conversation. The princesss birthday banquet... is Ansewei a princess of the principality? Ansewei Chenxing? Surprise filled Song Chis eyes, as he had never before associated the other party with the Chenxing Imperial Family. Before he had more time to think, the commotion in The Vault of Heaven had ceased. Shortly after, the three cruisers descended once more. Seeing the overloaded energy shields on the two Ultimate Cruisers and the severely damaged warship armor, silence fell over the manor once again. It was evident that the two Ultimate Cruisers had held out for only a few dozen seconds before their opponent. With this result, everyone understood that the identity of the suddenly emerging cruiser was no small matter, and those without significant backing would do well to stay out of it. Although the two Ultimate Cruisers were only legendary civilian warships recruited by the guild in Holy Star City, they were, after all, Ultimate Cruisers. Capable of fighting against ordinary Fourth-Rank life forms, they had been defeated within mere seconds, which spoke volumes of the astonishing combat power of the 1,100-meter opposing cruiser. Amidst the crowd, the Fourth Prince Seyns expression darkened. This time, he turned and signaled to a trusted aide behind him. Shortly after, a cruiser of the same Ultimate class rapidly ascended. Two minutes later, the two warships descended once again into The Vault of Heaven. This time the battle lasted a bit longer, but the result remained unchanged. The loser was the trusted aide of the Fourth Prince. To further provoke outrage, a cold, mocking voice followed: Tsk tsk, a bunch of weaklings, and they think they deserve a personal visit from my master? That was the last straw for the renowned prince of the principality. Spectral Energy surged around him as he was about to take action personally. However, he was firmly grasped by a pale-faced Ansewei. Ansewei shook her head, signaling her brother of the same parents to stay calm. As the Fourth Prince of the Chenxing Principality, it was inappropriate for him to act personally, as it would only cause greater waves. Even though Seyn Chenxing was detained, Annie directly soared out. Shortly after, an exquisite warship nearly 1200 meters long appeared in the Vault of Heaven. Once Annie boarded the warship, the cruiser rose sharply into the sky, accompanied by another cruiser that was 1100 meters long. Above the Vault of Heaven, the two warships engaged in fierce combat, with terrifying booming sounds echoing all around. Damn, theyre obscured by the clouds. The ranking member of the current generation of the Dusk Marquis Family is personally taking actionthis is going to be quite a spectacle, some in the manor sighed, and soon a ship captain activated a special technique. As the sudden beam penetrated the clouds above, the dense fog cleared instantly. With the fog no longer concealing them, the battle between the two cruisers became clearly visible to all below. As two incredibly powerful Torch Ship Captains, the combat power of their flagships was astonishing, and it was evident that both had preemptively grasped the Power of Laws. Throughout the exchange of fire, the energy shields of both warships rapidly depleted. Although the battle seemed evenly matched, from start to finish, it was actually Annies flagship that had the upper hand. Finally, with the activation of an offensive feature, one blast completely shattered the enemys energy shield, and even the warship armor was significantly damaged. Seeing this, the Torch Ship Captains attitude abruptly changed; he repeatedly apologized, willingly admitting defeat. However, Annie was not prepared to let it go so easily. How dare they cause trouble at her best friends birthday partyshe was determined to teach them an unforgettable lesson. With this in mind, she willed her flagship to vanish abruptly, only to reappear moments later directly in front of the troublemaking cruiser. Whats more critical, the main cannon of the warship had somehow transformed into a sharp, special ramming spike. Seeing the spike covered in orange luminescence, the mans expression changed. He instinctively activated the orange warship armors active defense feature. Boom! Boom! Amid the intense impact, the man in horror realized that the protective armors outer layer, which he had prided himself on, shattered explosively. Both the warship armor and the structure itself suffered significant damage. It was far from over. Annie maneuvered her warship backward and, using a special control component, fixed the troublemaking cruiser in place, preventing it from retreating. Feeling the gravity of Annies actions on her flagship, which were clearly no joke, the man lost his former arrogance. Panic reflected in his eyes as he bellowed, You dare to strike with lethal intent? Are you not afraid of my master seeking retribution? Hearing his obviously blustering tone, Annie was unfazed. Seeking retribution? This is the Chenxing Principality. He gets respect when he acts respectfully, but if he doesnt want it, do you think the Stark Family will really cross hundreds of thousands of light-years to demand retribution from my Dusk Marquis mansion? As her words ended, Annies flagship charged out again, ruthlessly unbounded. To be fair, Annies statement and response were indeed very assertive. Everyone could see that the power behind this Cruiser Captain was not simple, but Annie didnt care at all, which made many guests feel as if they were on the scene, their blood surging with excitement. As for Song Chi, he was recalling information about the Stark family. Soon, some fragmented memories surfaced. The Stark Family, also known as the Stark Immortal Family, is a not-so-weak family within the Yaohan Kingdom. However, it was said that the Stark Family seemed somewhat overrated, with only themselves declaring their clan to be immortal, while others seemed to refer to them only as the Stark Duke Family. As he pondered this, an unexpected change occurred in the sky above. An unfamiliar cruiser, 1200 meters long, suddenly appeared at the horizon, and an indifferent voice resonated across the entire Holy Star Manor. Youve gone too far!! Immediately afterward, a mysterious halo emanated from this cruiser. The next moment, Annies flagship that had been speeding along came to an abrupt and eerie halt, as if it had been caught in a Fixation Spell. Chapter 588: 311: Zen Seal: External Time Stop First Shows Its Power Chapter 588: Chapter 311: Zen Seal: External Time Stop First Shows Its Power Not just Song Chi, but all guests at this moment were somewhat perplexed, completely unaware of what means the suddenly appeared cruiser had utilized. It should be known that was Annie Dusk, the current legitimate direct descendant of the Dusk Marquis family, certainly not any ordinary cruiser captain. However, it was precisely for this reason that the guests inside the manor found it even more unbelievable. ... While everyone was unsettled, their thoughts varied. The cruiser that had appeared out of nowhere above did not seem to have any intention of stopping. It appeared to want to make Annie pay a certain price for her previous excessive behavior. Seeing this, Ansewei, the star of the banquet, did not continue to remain indifferent. ... Enough, Anlok! First, she used Spectral Energy to amplify her voice so that the words she uttered resounded throughout the entire manor. Then, a glow gathered on her brow as she summoned her flagship. After boarding the warship, Ansewei maneuvered it into the sky, quickly ascending to the side of Annies ship. Anlok, continuing the ruckus is not to your benefit, know when to stop! Listening to Anseweis voice, the man called Anlok aboard the opposing cruiser remained composed as he continued to charge the main cannon on the warship with his thoughts. Having decided to teach the other side a lesson, he had always been one to do as he said. At the same time, his voice followed closely: Ansewei, are you sure Im the one being unreasonable? The duke has already agreed to an arranged marriage with our Stark Family! This calm statement was not concealed in any way, and as the words fell, almost all the guests in the Saint Lorraine Manor heard it clearly. For a moment, the expressions on everyones faces were incredibly varied. Clearly, this was a problematic arranged marriage instigated by the Chenxing Imperial Family. As for the duke Anlok mentioned, everyone also understood that he was not referring to Duke Rosetta, but to the contemporary Morningstar Duke, Hunter Chenxing, the peak of the Fourth Rank and Torch Ship Captain. Otherwise, Ansewei and her Fourth Prince brother would not dare to so clearly express their opposition. Following these words, Anseweis expression noticeably darkened, while Anlok on the other side did not care about these matters at all; in a short amount of time, his main cannon was fully charged. Boom! A fierce light erupted, and a terrifying beam fired from the muzzle, quickly striking the energy shield of Annies ship. After the energy shock wave dissipated, Annies ships energy shield, although not yet overloaded, had already dimmed by a large margin. Seeing this scene, everyone had some speculations in their hearts. The main cannon aboard Anloks ship clearly had a special Shield Breaker effect; otherwise, it would have been impossible to diminish so much Shield Value from Annies ship with a single hit. If it truly was as they speculated, the result of the next strike was obvious. In fact, Anlok had no intention of stopping; even though he couldnt directly sink Annies ship in full view of the public, given her status, he at least had to damage more than fifty percent of her warship armor, otherwise, anyone might feel emboldened to challenge his authority in the future. Down in the manor, Seyn Chenxing looked pleadingly toward Lu Chuan and Hei Shi Eagle at his side. After exchanging glances, Lu Chuan and Hei Shi Eagle hesitated but still summoned their flagships. Being able to attend Anseweis birthday banquet, they were relatively close to either Ansewei or Seyn. Now that the Fourth Prince Seyn was seeking help, it was difficult for them to refuse. In the Vault of Heaven above, Anlok also caught sight of this development from the corner of his eye. His expression changed, the look on his face not too pleased. Although he was the legitimate direct descendant of the contemporary Stark Family able to suppress single-handedly the leading young members of Chenxing Principalitys powerful factions, if multiple legitimate descendants made a move together, the situation would be completely different. At that moment, another subtle spatial fluctuation passed over the sky. When the identity of the newcomer became clear, the entire manor was once again thrown into uproar. The Third Prince! Indeed, the person who had arrived was the contemporary Third Prince of the Principalitys Imperial Family, the one who got along least with the Fourth Prince Seyn. Lu Chuan, Hei Shi, this is a matter between the Chenxing and Stark families; you two best not get involved! The already reluctant pair immediately found an excuse to withdraw, promptly calling back their flagships. Compared to the commotion below, the situation above in the Vault of Heaven remained tense. Even though Ansewei proactively placed her flagship directly in front of Annies ship, Anloks main cannon continued to charge without the slightest pause, his stance very resolute. Finally, a guest from the manor below could no longer stand by and watch. A cruiser rapidly appeared and then quickly soared into the sky. Boom! Anlok again triggered the main cannon. This strike took an odd angle to avoid Anseweis flagship, aiming straight for Annies ship, but it was blocked at the last moment by that suddenly emerged unknown cruiser. Whirr whirr whirr! The beam struck the energy shield of this unfamiliar cruiser, nearly wiping out 3/4 of its Shield Value with a single hit. However, luckily, the Energy Shield Component Quality of this cruiser was not low, and in the end, it did not collapse outright. This sudden turn of events completely enraged Anlok. It was bad enough for the legitimate descendants of the Chenxing Principalitys powerful forces to oppose him, but now someone completely oblivious to the danger had appeared, which fully ignited the fury within him. Click click click! The two main cannons at the fore of the warship suddenly retracted, transforming into a special ram with a glinting cold light. Under Anloks control, the twelve-hundred-meter-long cruiser instantly became a shadowy figure like a steel behemoth in a fury, charging ferociously towards the newly arrived unfamiliar warship. Chapter 589: 311: Zen Seal: External Time Stop First Shows Its Power_2 Chapter 589: Chapter 311: Zen Seal: External Time Stop First Shows Its Power_2 ` All of this happened in a mere instant, leaving Ansewei on the other side with no time to react. Boom! In the sharp noise of clashing metal, the unfamiliar cruiser was hurled thousands of meters away by the terrifying force, a massive crack appearing on its side. Against the unfamiliar cruiser, Anlok did not hold back in the slightest. Following the first strike, a second impact immediately ensued, not giving the adversary a moment to catch their breath. Seeing this, the unfamiliar cruiser was not without a response; knowing full well the risks of interceding, they had a certain level of confidence. The defense features of the orange warship armor were activated, and at the same time, the engines operated at full load, attempting to evade. ... However, the result was that Anlok willfully retracted the control effect on Annies flagship, transferring it instead to this mysterious cruiser. In an instant, the unfamiliar cruiser, just like Annies flagship before, stiffly froze in place. Boom! Another violent collision ensued, and despite the protection from the armor layer condensed by the warship armor, the cruiser still sustained substantial damage. Yet this was far from over. Under Anloks tyrannical gaze, a third, fourth, fifth... The continuous strikes from the unique ramming angle persisted. As time passed, more than 50% of the cruisers body was damaged. If the attack continued, there was a risk of it sinking. Finally, Annies scolding, coming from her regaining composure, could be heard. Stop, hes a member of the Dinghai Song Clan... As she spoke, Annie had already established communication with the mysterious cruiser, her urgent voice coming through. Little Bei... Sister Annie... ... Inside the Saint Roland Manor, there was an uproar. The events of this brief period were already chaotic, and now involving the Chenxing Principalitys last great power, the Dinghai Song Clan, it was chaos upon chaos. However, for the many guests who were more in the mood to spectate, their interest was heightened even further. Unlike these people, Song Chi, who was sitting in a corner, involuntarily frowned. Truly a member of our clan? This cruiser had deliberately obscured its name, preventing outsiders from recognizing its identity, so Song Chi could not confirm it at the moment. Then, under Annies persuasion, the mysterious cruiser finally revealed its warship name and proactively bowed to Anlok: Your excellency Anloks flagship combat power is indeed extraordinary, I am ashamed to admit that I am no match... Below, a flicker of surprise crossed Song Chis eyes. The Northern... is it that kid Song Bei? When did he get so close with Annie from the Twilight Marquis family? Meanwhile, inside the Northerns control room, the pallid-faced Song Bei heard a hoarse voice scolding him. Now you realize the gap between yourself and those top geniuses? The opponent is a direct descendant of an immortal powerhouse. Even if theyre only a fallen pseudo-immortal powerhouse, the Northern is still not capable of contending with them. Boy, you have a long way to go... Before the rest of the sentence could even be completed, an intense tremor once again came through. It was Anloks flagship ramming forward again, and soon, the urgent warning tones inside the Northern sounded once more. [The warship is under attack, current warship armor is damaged by 90%, the body is damaged by 75%, please repair as soon as possible!] Opposite, within the 1,200-meter-long cruisers control room, Anloks eyes were filled with an icy coldness. A Dinghai Song Clan member? If it was a direct descendant, he might have shown some respect. But it is clear that this cruiser does not belong to any of the current direct descendants of the Song Family. Thus, naturally, there is no need for consideration. As a prodigy of the Yaohan Kingdom, a direct descendant of the Stark Family, crushing an ordinary clan member of a principalitys major power is insignificant. He didnt believe that the Dinghai Song Clan, lacking even a Sixth Rank, would actually go to war over this. It was precisely because he was certain of this point that Anlok did not hold back at all and was going for the kill. Anlok, you dare! ` Annies sharp voice rang out but was completely unable to stop Anlok. ... Remember, this is the price for offending the Stark Family! The indifferent voice emanated from the 1,200-meter-long warship, Anlok Stark used this way to inform all present guests, and even certain people in the Chenxing Principality, that even if the Stark Family was hundreds of thousands of light-years away, it was not something to be taken lightly by just any Tom, Dick, or Harry. Just as his flagship was about to brutally ram into the Northern and completely sink it, a 1,300-meter cruiser wrapped in a five-colored light shield suddenly swooped in from beyond the sky. In the next second, the warship vanished from the heavens and reappeared, already positioned directly in front of the Northern. Clang, clang, clang! Sharp metallic collision sounds followed as the two impressively long cruisers crashed into each other with a thunderous impact. Compared to the earlier Northern, this cruiser wrapped in a five-colored light shield remained firmly stationary, seemingly unaffected by the terrifying impact. Below, guests exclaimed in shock. Five-Colored Light Shield, thats him from the Dinghai Song Family! As expected, the Song Familys protective nature runs deep. We havent seen them for so long, and now that their kin is oppressed, they immediately show up! Haha, isnt that the case. Just unsure whether the Song Familys Seventh Sequence is stronger or weaker than this Anlok. In a corner of the estate, guests casually chatted next to Song Chis ear. And Song Chi, who was controlling the Cang Qiong ship with a brainwave beacon, with most of his spirit transferred to the warship, could only absentmindedly concur. In the skies above, Anlok Stark had a gloomy face to the extreme. Everything that happened today seemed to be deliberately targeting him, nothing was going right. Instinct told him that inside the territory of the Chenxing Principality, it would be wise not to provoke the several giant forces. As the saying goes, even a mighty dragon cannot suppress a local serpent. Moreover, the Stark Family was not really a mighty dragon at present, at best it was just a somewhat ancient flood dragon. But the rage in his heart made it difficult for him to step back and retreat. So, in the end, the Cang Qiong cruiser, wrapped in the five-colored light shield, took the initiative to strike. Since obtaining the Purusa Zen Seal part, this was the first time Song Chi used the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature. At that moment, Anlok felt his brain completely freeze, and all surroundings seemed to halt abruptly. In the next second, the Cang Qiongs two main cannons, fully charged, unleashed their fury. Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Two attacks carrying a destructive aura consecutively hit Anloks flagship. In less than three seconds, his Red Quality energy shield overloaded completely, and then the two attacks bombarded the warship armor. Due to the surrounding time being completely halted, the armor, unable to activate its defensive features, quickly suffered more than 40% damage. If a few more attacks were to continue, Anloks flagship could possibly sink right there and then. However, it was clear that it wouldnt come to that, because the moment the energy shield component overloaded, a 3,500-meter-long Zhulu Warship emerged in the heavens above. This Zhulu Warship did not belong to the Stark Family but came from the imperial family of the Chenxing Principality, dispatched by the current Morningstar Duke to protect Anlok. As one of the Stark Familys current direct descendants, Anlok could not afford to have an incident within the Chenxing Principality. Song Chi understood that although this Zhulu Warship did not make any other moves, its mere appearance was already a warning. A warning for him to know his limits and not to go too far. Responding to this, Song Chi obviously would not brazenly challenge the authority of a senior Zhulu Warship from the Chenxing Clan. The engines of the Cang Qiong roared as the warship shot up into the sky and quickly disappeared into the horizon of the Chenxing Yang Continent. PS: Chapter two will be late; dont wait up. Chapter 590: 312: After the Event, Depart and Leave the Starks Past Behind Chapter 590: Chapter 312: After the Event, Depart and Leave the Starks Past Behind Gazing at the departing Cang Qiong, every guest within the Saint Roland Manor had an unusual gleam in their eyes. Upon close calculation, from the moment Song Chi of the Seventh Sequence of the Song family appeared to the time he left, it was only about a minute in total. Though from beginning to end, he had not uttered a single word, he had left an indelible impression on everyones heart. After all, looking at the previous battle situation, Anlok seemed to be utterly defenseless throughout, and had the royal Zhulu Warship of the Chenxing not intervened, his flagship might have only had sinking as a possible outcome. In fairness, it was indeed cool, but isnt our Lord Chi from the Song family a bit too aloof? Hahaha, I totally agree! If it were me, after suppressing the opponent, I would definitely have to say something fiery like You cant bully anyone from the Dinghai Song family without consequences, That would have been so much more impactful! ... Think about it from another perspective. It was actually Anlok himself looking for trouble. Had he just taught the Song clansman a lesson without going for the kill, perhaps the Seventh Prince wouldnt have lifted a finger! How does he manage to not say a single word? Such a perfect opportunity to display his saintliness in front of everyone... Ahhh! Is there a possibility that the Seventh Prince himself believes that being aloof is the most impactful response? ... Hearing the hushed conversations around him, Song Chis expression stiffened as he silently retrieved the Cang Qiong with components like the Mirage Transformation Pearl and the Void Membrane. Internally, he was shouting in defense of himself. Im not being aloof at all; I wasnt even on the warship, okay... Slander! This is slander! How could I, Song Chi, be someone who likes to fake sophistication? Of course, these were just trivial episodes, as the attention of the numerous guests was still mostly fixed upon The Vault of Heaven above. Shortly after the Cang Qiong departed, the senior Zhulu Warship of the Chenxing Principality also quickly vanished from everyones sight. Todays incident was essentially the royal disgrace of the Chenxing Imperial Family; as a royal warship, staying even a second longer was face-losing. Elsewhere, Annie maneuvered her warship closer to the Northern, releasing a beam of light that shot out towards it, and upon entering the Northerns hull, the ship, which was nearly incapacitated, regained some of its functionality. Looking at Anloks flagship, with the Cang Qiong and the royal Zhulu Warship leaving one after another, Anlok recovered from the Zen Seal: External Time Stop Feature. But now, he no longer possessed his previous arrogance and brutality, only a deep sense of fear remained. The effects of the Zen Seal: External Time Stop made him feel like a fish on the chopping board at that moment, without any opportunity for resistance. No matter how his thoughts raced, he couldnt find any countermeasures within the components of his flagship, and this profound sense of powerlessness filled him with dread. His gaze shifted, scanning the three warships ahead, and without the face to stay, Anlok and his servant left on their two ships, speeding away into the horizon. From the perspective of the guests below, the two resembled disgraced dogs slinking away from the door, eliciting inward sneers from everyone. Although most guests viewed the event as a spectacle, they were citizens of the Chenxing Principality and inherently biased towards their own compatriots. Seeing the unwelcome aggressors leave in such a manner brought them great satisfaction. After these events, the birthday banquet naturally couldnt continue, and Ansewei had long lost interest. As the party was declared over, the many guests began to leave one after another. Despite the less-than-ideal outcome of the party, witnessing such an exciting struggle in person left most departing guests with smiles on their faces. Song Chi followed the crowd towards the manors main gate. He had intended to look for Ansewei personally before leaving, as he had already promised to give her a satisfactory birthday gift, but now he refrained from doing so. After such an upheaval, Anseweis mood was likely bad enough, and offering a gift at this time seemed inappropriate. He would have to make it up later. Upon leaving the manor, Song Chi immediately summoned the Cang Qiong. However, at this moment, the Cang Qiong had already been deliberately dimmed by him, making it impossible for others to associate it with the Cruiser that suppressed Anlok earlier. Once he boarded the warship, the Cang Qiong soared into the sky, with Saint Roland Manor shrinking rapidly behind him, until it disappeared entirely from view. ... At the same time, within a grand bluestone hall, six Torch Ship Captains with awe-inspiring presences each sat in their place, while in the center of the hall, a holographic playback detailed the entire sequence of the conflict that had occurred at the manor. Anyone from the Saint Roland Manor would have recognized that the footage playing was of the recent events at the manor. When the last glimpse of Song Chis Cang Qiong shot straight into the sky and completely disappeared from the playbacks field of view, the entire sequence froze. The next moment, the other five in the hall turned their gazes towards the female Torch Ship Captain to the north. After about two to three seconds of silence, it was the white-haired elder to the right who finally snorted coldly: Song Xingru, your Song Family has produced a remarkable individual! Raymond, stop with your sarcastic comments. Better to hold your tail between your legs when youre outclassedin case one day you find yourself in a situation like todays, and there might not be a Sixth Rank ancestor of the Chenxing Family to protect you! Chapter 591: 312: Aftermath with Starks Past Memories_2 Chapter 591: Chapter 312: Aftermath with Starks Past Memories_2 ` You... Amidst the choking voices, the entire green stone hall instantly became filled with the smell of gunpowder, as if a substantial conflict was about to erupt. In the end, it was the elder seated in the center who took the initiative to speak, effectively defusing the potential conflict between the two. Enough, he said, its just a minor scuffle among the juniors; we old folks dont need to get involved. This persons face was similarly aged, though not as exaggerated as Raymond Stark in the eastern seat, he was also not young. ... Nonetheless, his words clearly had a significant effect. As he spoke, both Raymond and Song Xingru, with a cold snort, chose to remain silent. As for the reason: This person was from the Chenxing Imperial Family, active three thousand years ago and was the grand prince of the Chenxing Principality of that era. Not only was he undefeated among his peers in the entire principality, but he also went to the Yaohan Kingdom and made a great name for himself there. Now, three thousand years had passed, and that persons strength had become unfathomably deep. His only recent battle achievement was over a hundred years ago when his flagship, with the strength of an ultimate battleship, killed a newly advanced sixth-rank Evil Buddha Bodhisattva on the Evil Buddha Continent. It is known that the power disparity among creatures in the Shattered Starry Sea becomes larger the later it is, and by the time it reaches fifth and sixth rank, the gap between them is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth, not to mention that this was under the enhancement of seventh-level Floating Land rules. Because of this, the few people present recognized the identity of this ancient relic from the Chenxing Imperial Family and were willing to lower their stance in front of him. After all, among the others present, no one dared to claim they could directly kill a sixth-rank creature boosted by seventh-level Floating Land rules. At the northern seat, although Song Xingru no longer continued to speak, her eyes were still cold. She would give some face to the ancient relic of the Chenxing Imperial Family, as the opponents strength was greater than hers, both personally and in terms of the backing family. Of course, what really mattered was that the Chenxing Clan was right there, and offending them could genuinely bring considerable troubles to the Dinghai Song family. But what was the Stark Family? Their familys influence extended tens of thousands of light-years away, and still, they dared such bold rhetoric in front of her? Yes, the Stark family wasnt weak; they had a heritage of more than ten thousand years and had once been respectfully called an immortal family. But that was all more than seven thousand years ago. The Stark ancestor, who had the luck to ascend to a Star-Annihilating Warship back then, was only active in the Yaohan Kingdom for less than a thousand years and had not left much of a seventh-rank foundation for the family before losing contact during an exploration of the Alien Territories. Seven thousand years have passed by now, and that Stark ancestor has never been heard from again; its highly likely that he has met his end in the Alien Territories. Up to this point, the Stark family is nothing more than a slightly stronger sixth-rank family, still dwelling on their brief past glory. Not saying the Stark family couldnt reach them, even if their influence really extended to the Chenxing Principality, Dinghai Song family, which now had a sixth-rank ancestor, wouldnt necessarily be fearful. Alright, its time to discuss the serious matters. The decay period of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Shield in a little over a year, what are your thoughts... ` ... As for the conversation between the six fifth-rank Torch Ship Captains, Song Chi had no knowledge of it. After leaving the Saint Roland Manor, he quickly headed to the familys Sky Rush Valley once he was sure he wasnt being monitored or followed. During the previous battle, although he had effortlessly suppressed the direct descendant of the Stark family, it was done with the aid of a component of the Golden Sanctuary. He was fully aware of this and did not feel a sense of superiority because of it. His eyes moved thoughtfully as he recalled all the details of the battle. If his perception wasnt wrong, the first to appear, the follower of Anlok, had comprehended the Law of Gold, and his Law Comprehension Degree should be between 0.1% and 0.14%. ` The subsequent battles against the two civilian Ultimate Cruiser Captains were against ordinary Torch Ship Captains who hadnt comprehended Laws. As for Seyns trusted aide, the Fourth Prince, he had comprehended the Law of Fire, but it was highly likely that his Law Comprehension Degree hadnt reached 0.1%. And what about Annie? She followed the Law of Light, with a Law Comprehension Degree of about 0.25%. Song Bei had also comprehended the Law of Light, but his Law Comprehension Degree probably wouldnt exceed 0.2%. Lastly, Anlok from the Stark Family, he too followed the Law of Gold, and his Law Comprehension Degree wouldnt be less than 0.3%. Arriving at this conclusion, Song Chis eyes flickered slightly. Just as previously mentioned, if we disregarded the quality dominance of the Purusa Zen Seal component, simply from the Law Comprehension angle, he didnt actually have much of an advantage. Keep in mind, although his current Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had reached 0.35%, this was after consuming two Space Law Fruits; based on his original progress, his actual comprehension should be only 0.17%. Even if understanding Spatial Laws is more difficult than other Laws, when it really comes down to it, he isnt much different from Annie, who represents the direct descendants of major forces within the Principality. Thinking this, Song Chi not only lacked a sense of superiority in his heart but also felt dissatisfied with his own speed of Law Comprehension. As someone who was lucky enough to hold the keys to Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he was not content with merely standing shoulder to shoulder with the direct descendants within the Principality. Bear in mind, above the Principality are kingdoms; among Torch Human Civilization, there are hundreds of kingdoms, and at the very top, there are the Four Great Super Empires. If he were truly limited to a small Principality, then his future potential would likely be capped at that. The only good news now was that, with the advancement of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, his current Law Comprehension within the Secret Realm also had a certain boost, complemented by the Low-Level Law Crystals, his comprehension speed was no worse than if he was in a Primordial Secret Realm. The key was the absence of time restrictions; that was his greatest advantage at the moment. As long as he made good use of this, Song Chi estimated that his own Law Comprehension speed could still see a significant increase. Perhaps not comparable to the top geniuses from the Four Great Super Empires, but it should be no weaker than those prodigies from within the Torchlight Humanities kingdoms. Returning to Sky Rush Valley, Song Chi didnt rush to enter the Ruins Market or to visualize the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. He didnt summon Cang Qiong back, instead, he immersed his spiritual consciousness into Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm. His gaze focused on the [Spatial Law Tree] and the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] within the Cultivation Secret Realm. His eyes were full of hope and desire. According to his previous plan, if he wanted to enter the Ruins Market Secret Realm to comprehend Laws without any concerns, he had to fully assimilate his Laws into Starry Sea Laws first. Only by doing so could he be completely at ease, or else, if something unexpected happened later that resulted in his Law Comprehension becoming permanently fragmented as Secret Realm Laws, that would be truly regrettable. However, to accelerate this, only [Space Law Fruits] could do so; otherwise, he would have to wait for more than a decade, which was obviously unacceptable to him. The Secret Realm Accelerator has been reactivated and several months have passed in the outside world, whereas thousands of years have passed within the Secret Realm, hence the four Silver Apples on the mother tree are nearly fully ripe. But this [Spatial Law Tree], still has yet to show any signs of fruiting, sigh... As he gazed at the [Spatial Law Tree] within the Breeding Secret Realm, Song Chi sighed deeply. Although the [Spatial Law Tree] wasnt a stellar plant, its fruiting speed was excessively slow, leaving Song Chi quite helpless. Well, it is a top-rank resource for Law Comprehension, so being a bit more delicate is understandable. I just hope that it will bear fruit soon, for even after the fruiting, it will still take a considerable time to mature. Muttering to himself, Song Chi withdrew his spiritual consciousness and then went straight to the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform. Since he couldnt enter the Ruins Market to cultivate for now, he could only use the somewhat weaker cultivation platform onboard the warship to accelerate his training in the Guidance Technique. It was better than nothing. Chapter 592: 313: [Hunting Source Civilization] and the Floating Land Origin Core Chapter 592: Chapter 313: [Hunting Source Civilization] and the Floating Land Origin Core The pitch-black starry sky suddenly erupted with intense spatial fluctuations, and following that, a battleship measuring 1,300 meters in length appeared out of nowhere. It was the Cang Qiong, initiating a new deployment to the Alien Star Domain. As soon as Anseweis birthday banquet concluded yesterday, the Alien Star Domain deployment function of the Cang Qiong had already completed its buffer period. Therefore, after rejuvenating his spirits, Song Chi activated the exploration of the Alien Star Domain at the earliest opportunity. Strictly speaking, he had actually gone quite a long time without exploring the Alien Star Domain. If he wasnt eagerly developing the flagship of the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys dominators, he was comprehending laws in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Now that his hands were free of pressing matters and the assimilation of laws wasnt something that could be finished in a short time, Song Chi finally had the opportunity to commence exploration. I just hope that with this first serious exploration in over a decade, luck will be on my side... ... Muttering to himself, Song Chi shifted his gaze away from the dark projection screen of the battleship ahead and turned to look at the radar graph on the side. His eyebrows slightly raised, it seemed his results did not disappoint him. The radar graph of the Peeping Spirit Eyes clearly showed that not far from the Cang Qiong, there was a sizable piece of Starry Sea Floating Land. Both its length and width exceed four million kilometers. Is it actually a Level 3 Starry Sea Floating Land? Song Chi was a bit surprised, not because the level of the Floating Land was too high, but rather, he felt it was a bit too low. The level of the Cang Qiongs hull was indeed only lv32, truly aligned with the Third Rank Level, but with the enhancement of numerous gold, silver, and red components, its real combat power had long since reached the level of easily suppressing ordinary Fourth-Rank life forms. Therefore, even though the deployment function of the Alien Star Domain primarily judged based on the hull level, the current Cang Qiong would definitely not be classified as just a Third-Rank unit, but more likely a Fourth Rank. Since it was Fourth Rank, it was normal for the corresponding Alien Star Domain exploration to be deployed near a Level 4 Floating Land. Hence, this Level 3 Floating Land actually puzzled Song Chi. With caution in mind, he first summoned four Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, affixed them with brainwave imprints, and sent them out directly using the Fixed-Point Launch Pad. Though the combat power of the Cang Qiong was indeed formidable, Song Chi did not let his guard down because of this. One must understand that in the exploration of unknown Alien Star Domains, even existences like Star-Annihilating Warships run the risk of being compromised, so complacency was impossible. While controlling the warship to slowly approach the unknown Level 3 Floating Land, Song Chis eyes soon revealed a deep surprise. In another perspective in his mind, he saw the full view of the Level 3 Floating Land. It was neither a Life Floating Land nor a resource-type Floating Land but an almost entirely valueless desolate Floating Land. As far as his eyes could see, the vast territory of the Floating Land was covered with loose stones and pervasive yellow sand. Occasional sandstorms of terrifying diameters raged madly through it, with not a hint of life in sight. The only thing that caught Song Chis attention was several small-scale space fortresses floating above the Floating Land. From the few intelligent beings still lingering in these space fortresses, it seemed likely that their presence was related to the current state of the Floating Land below, or at least they might be aware of the cause. Thinking this, Song Chi, using the perspective of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, closely scrutinized for a while. After confirming there were no weapons or combat units in these space fortresses that could threaten the Cang Qiong, he actively initiated a warp. The Level 3 Floating Land was not too far from the Cang Qiong, but that was only relatively speaking. If relying on light-speed cruise, it would likely take at least several dozen hours. As soon as the Cang Qiong appeared in the sky above the desolate Floating Land, Song Chi turned his attention toward the distant space fortresses. The Floating Land itself had ultimately lost its value. At this moment, the Alien Species within the fortresses were clearly of greater significance. Though called fortresses, they were more akin to small-scale space stations with their own internal ecological cycles, much more rudimentary compared to the super-large types used during wartime. Song Chi guessed that their main purpose was probably to monitor the Starry Sea Floating Land below. After about ten minutes, he effortlessly subdued all the Alien Species within the fortresses and also gathered some information he wanted. This humanoid Alien Race with pointed heads and four claws called themselves the Shouyuan Race. Their civilization was known as the Shouyuan Civilization. Based on some fragmented information disclosed by the monitoring aliens, Song Chi deduced that the Shouyuan Civilization was likely an Intermediate Civilization. It rose to prominence more than 30,000 years ago, founded on technology, and now had a domain spanning over 10,000 light-years, controlling nearly a thousand Life Floating Lands, with a population exceeding 10 billion. The strongest combat unit under its command was named the Shouyuan Mother Ship, suspected to possess Fourth-Rank Combat Power. However, these monitoring Shouyuan Race members had ordinary status and were not aware of how many Shouyuan Mother Ships were actually under the civilizations command. Furthermore, there was no existence of Level 4 Starry Sea Floating Lands within the dominion of the Shouyuan Civilization, whether life-bearing or resource types, which greatly disappointed Song Chi. A middle-level civilization lacking Level 4 Floating Lands is quite rare in the Shattered Starry Sea, usually indicating lower potential and limited cultural depth, yet he had unexpectedly encountered one, filling Song Chi with complaints. Lastly, there was one more point that puzzling to Song Chi. In the memories of these Shouyuan Race members, their civilizations domain apparently contained an exceedingly large number of desolate Floating Lands similar to the one before him, an obvious abnormality. Generally speaking, Starry Sea Floating Lands in the Shattered Starry Sea are primarily categorized as either Life Floating Lands or resource-type Floating Lands, with the latter accounting for over 99%. Chapter 593: 313:【Hunting Source Civilization】and Floating Land Origin Core_2 Chapter 593: Chapter 313:Hunting Source Civilizationand Floating Land Origin Core_2 In the astounding number of resource-based floating continents, they are further classified into barren floating lands, mineral floating lands, and those with special celestial resources, among others. Even barren floating lands will have scattered resource deposits of various kinds. Truly desolate floating lands that completely lack resources are exceedingly rare, even rarer than life-bearing floating lands. Based on this, Song Chi had affirmed that the situation was abnormal. Having attained the information he wanted, Song Chi casually dealt with all the Shouyuan clansmen. Still skeptical, he specifically spent some time on this third-rank Floating Land, using an [Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector] component to conduct a general survey. Only after failing to detect any resources or mineral veins did he fully confirm that the Starry Sea Floating Land beneath his feet was indeed an almost worthless barren Floating Land. ... It wasnt that Song Chi was superstitious; rather, truly barren Starry Sea Floating Lands were indeed a rarity. The formation of barren floating lands could be due to intrinsic or extrinsic reasons. Within the same Star Domain, the dense occurrence of such floating lands suggests that its less likely they formed naturally and more likely due to external causes. But achieving this externally is no simple feat. Aside from creatures like the Insect Race, which devour everything on a floating land without restraint, there is essentially only one other method: extracting the Floating Land Origin Core of a Starry Sea Floating Land. Excluding the Insect Race, a species that would never peacefully coexist with other civilizations, there is only one conclusion left. Arriving at this conjecture, the puzzles within Song Chis heart remained unsolved. To extract the Floating Land Origin Core of a Starry Sea Floating Land, at least a fourth-rank Starry Sea life form is required. To extract the origin core of third-rank and fourth-rank floating lands, a fifth-rank being would need to spend a significant amount of time. Considering the peak combat power of the Shouyuan civilization, they theoretically shouldnt be able to accomplish this. So the question arises, how exactly did the Shouyuan civilization manage to do this? Having confirmed that the Floating Land underneath his feet was barren, these queries emerged in Song Chis mind. With this curiosity, he activated another warp device on the Cang Qiong. Tens of light-years away, just outside a second-rank floating land under the jurisdiction of the Shouyuan civilization, Cang Qiong quietly emerged. Without any delay, with the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] and [Void Membrane] concealing it, and since this particular floating land was not garrisoned by a Shouyuan mothership, Song Chi directly steered Cang Qiong into the floating land. Several hours later, when Cang Qiong burst forth from that floating land, he had obtained a complete star chart of the territory governed by the Shouyuan civilization, as well as the exact number of their motherships. Only four Shouyuan motherships? In that case, theres no need to be cautious anymore... Having made up his mind, Song Chi quickly set his next destination to one of the mere three, Floating Land 003, under Shouyuan civilization. One of the Shouyuan motherships was stationed on Floating Land 003, and Song Chis goal was to meet with this mothership, proclaimed to possess fourth-rank combat power. Besides, he sought to clear up the method of extracting the Floating Land Origin Core, or to obtain precise information about it, from this very Shouyuan mothership. Extracting a Floating Land Origin Core has never been an easy task. Even a fifth-rank battleship captain would need to start with a ten-year commitment to extract an origin core from a first-rank or second-rank floating land, and it would take even more time for third-rank or fourth-rank lands, where a 40-year endeavor would not be surprising. Yet, despite its time-consuming and strenuous nature, the value of a Floating Land Origin Core is incredibly significant. A typical first or second-rank Floating Land Origin Core can compete in value with purple shipborne components, and a third-rank could be on par with orange components. As for the fourth rank, ones of higher purity could even be traded for peak red Fire Sources UpRank. If it concerns the fifth or sixth ranks, their value is said to rival that of Silver Legend components. Why is the Floating Land Origin Core so highly valued? The answer is simple: It can be integrated into the Origin Core of another Starry Sea Floating Land, rapidly strengthening it. This method can swiftly elevate the rank of a Starry Sea Floating Land. Take the Chenxing Twin Floating Lands for example: five thousand years ago, when they were discovered, both were typical fifth-rank floating lands. Now after thousands of years, due to the continuous provision of lower-rank Floating Land Origin Cores by the Chenxing Clan, Chenxing Yin Continent has advanced from the entry level of fifth-rank to its current peak. Reportedly, Chenxing Yin Continent is on the cusp of rising to sixth rank, and in less than a century, it is set to become the duchys first sixth-rank Life Floating Land. The Dragon Spine Continent has followed a similar trajectory. Three thousand years ago, it was a standard fifth-rank land, but with the ample supply of lower-rank Floating Land Origin Cores from the Song family, it too is nearing the peak of fifth-rank, with only one or two hundred years to go. Therefore, even though the extraction of Floating Land Origin Cores is incredibly challenging, many fourth-rank Starry Sea life forms still covet them greatly. This was precisely why Song Chi had such keen interest in the matter; should the Shouyuan civilization truly possess any special methods of extracting the Floating Land Origin Core and be able to ignore the restrictions set by high-rank lifeforms, its value would be unimaginable. ... Several days later, after traveling over a thousand light-years, the Cang Qiong finally arrived at Shouyuan 003 Floating Land, and Song Chi laid eyes on the somewhat astonishingly large Shouyuan mothership. Compared to the majority of fourth-rank units in the Shattered Starry Sea with volumes around three thousand years old, the length of the Shouyuan mothership was a staggering ten thousand meters. At first glance, Song Chi even thought it was a fifth-rank combat power unit. However, after seeing the countless bombardment drones carried by this warship, Song Chi quickly understood. As an interstellar mothership, this warship did not follow the perfect volume proportion of a single warship system but was more inclined towards cluster bombing. The larger the volume, the more unmanned aerial vehicles it could carry, and naturally, its combat power would also be more terrifying. Yet to this, Song Chi did not pay much attention. Although the mothership carried many unmanned bombardment aircraft, the assumption was that the mothership would have the chance to let them take off. The radar on the Shouyuan mothership was clearly not very good; even as the Cang Qiong approached within ten thousand meters, it still failed to detect the presence of the Cang Qiong. This gave Song Chi ample time to prepare. Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon Electromagnetic Ray Cannon Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon Shadow Breaker Cannon Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher All the weapons on the Cang Qiong were ready to fire, and as the two main cannons finished charging, the seven simultaneously roared to life. Song Chi did not aim for the vulnerabilities of the Shouyuan mothership; all targets were the unmanned aerial vehicles above the mothership. Boom Boom Boom... Amid the intense bombardment, brilliant fireworks erupted across the entire deck of the mothership. This was not the end; the Electromagnetic Ray Cannon and the Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon, two mass-attack secondary cannons, now played their biggest role. The two continuously fired, with each round of cannon fire covering multiple unmanned aerial vehicles. In a short time, before the Shouyuan race could react, the majority of the drone swarm above the mothership had been annihilated. By the time the other party belatedly raised a fourth-rank level nuclear energy shield, most of the ships drones were already decimated. Without the threat of these drones, the Cang Qiong could easily suppress the Shouyuan mothership head-on. Nuclear energy shield? Under the concentrated fire of the Shadow Breaker Cannon and both main cannons, it collapsed completely before long. Twenty minutes later, Song Chi successfully sunk the Shouyuan mothership. This was the result of Song Chi intentionally holding back to avoid damaging the various vital components aboard the mothership. Next was to tally the gains and collect information related to the Floating Land Origin Core. After an assemblage of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had searched the entire Shouyuan mothership from top to bottom, Song Chi received both good and bad news. The good news was that he truly found the special device used by the Shouyuan civilization to extract the Floating Land Origin Core. The bad news, however, was that this special device was not a Strange Object and couldnt be disassembled from the Shouyuan mothership. It was already automatically destroyed the moment the mothership sank. PS: Ive adjusted my biological clock, the second chapter should be around noon tomorrow; Ill also code out the two chapters for tomorrow as early as possible. Chapter 594: 314: [The Ceremony to Steal the Floating Land Origin Core] Chapter 594: Chapter 314: [The Ceremony to Steal the Floating Land Origin Core] ` In a vast array of possible outcomes, Song Chi had stumbled upon the very one he least wished to seehis feelings at this moment were, understandably, far from pleasant. Nevertheless, he still tried his best to control his emotions and shifted his attention to the damaged piece of special equipment before him. According to the introduction by the higher-level members of the Shouyuan Race from the mother ship, this special device was named Origin Core Harvesting Device. It was a technological product developed over tens of thousands of years after the accidental discovery of the wreckage of an alien starship by the Shouyuan Council. Just as he had suspected, this Origin Core Harvesting Device could indeed extract the Origin Core of a Starry Sea Floating Land. This was the reason why there were so many barren Floating Lands within the territories under the Shouyuan Civilization. However, the device had significant limitations: It required considerable time to extract the Origin Core from a piece of Starry Sea Floating Land each time it was used. ... Moreover, it seemed that extracting the Origin Core from a third-rank Floating Land was the devices limit. While they never attempted to extract from a fourth-rank Floating Land, the high echelons of the Shouyuan Civilizations council were not fools, and they knew their limits. Beyond these, Song Chi uncovered another point. The Shouyuan Civilization was a technologically inclined civilization, and what they had developed to extend their lifespans were special genetic optimization agents. The key factor was that the raw materials for these agents were closely related to the Origin Cores of Floating Land, which explained why, despite tens of thousands of years and the assistance of the Origin Core Harvesting Devices, they had never managed to cultivate a fourth-rank Life Floating Land. It wasnt just because their territory spanned tens of thousands of light-years in a remote Star Domain with no fourth-rank Floating Lands to be found, but also due to the limitless greed within the individuals of their race. When it comes to personal longevity, how important is the potential of a civilizations future? Perhaps a handful of visionaries would say it is, but against the overwhelming undercurrent of endless selfishness, their power was as insignificant as an insect trying to stop a chariot. After understanding all this, Song Chi couldnt help but let out a long sigh. He remembered a saying from his past studies: The Shattered Starry Sea is boundlessly vast and teems with countless civilizations. Among these innumerable societies, a single minor decision, as well as the subtle dynamics within a race, can steer the entire civilizations course, with the slightest misstep leading to destruction. This saying currently seemed particularly fitting for the Shouyuan Civilization. With a decent start, if the Shouyuan Race had less selfishness within or the leaders had more capability, in tens of thousands of years, they might have even been able to cultivate a fifth-rank Floating Land. With such a land as their foundation, they could conquer spatial stargate technology and continuously expand into surrounding Star Domains. In that case, after tens of thousands of years, the outcome might have been entirely different. Take Torch Human Civilization, for example: if the few warships at the beginning, after acquiring the initial Source Seed of Torch, had monopolized it for their own development instead of spreading it throughout the entire group, would there still have been the Torch Human Civilization, which has swiftly grown over three hundred thousand years to dominate the entire Torch Human river system cluster? Perhaps they would have faced an insurmountable crisis at some point and been erased by the relentless flow of time long ago! With a moment of reflection, Song Chi quickly pulled his thoughts together. He divided the dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines into three groups and dispatched them, rushing towards the third-rank Floating Land below at the fastest speed possible to scavenge for all the high-rank resources on this Floating Land. A third-rank Floating Land could not possibly be entirely without value. Without the interference from the Shouyuan mother ship with its only Fourth-Rank Combat Power unit, the Pseudo Fifth-Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines faced no obstacles on a third-rank Floating Land, quickly clearing out all the medium-high rank resources of the Starry Sea Floating Land. As for those low-rank resources, which couldnt be collected in a short period, Song Chi wasnt very interested. Later on, he could let the development teams within the Pulse come over or even bring over Soul Master and Soul Two from the Asteroid Belt. Speaking of Soul Master and Soul Two, the Asteroid Belt was no longer suitable for them to stay any longer. After exploring the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield, the family had also sent out a large development team to exploit the Asteroid Belt, spanning 21 light-years in diameter. Furthermore, as he had actively reported the resource point, he too would have a share in the resources obtained from the extensive development, so there was no need for Soul Master and Soul Two to remain there any longer. Several hours later, Song Chis expression had long lost its earlier anticipation. Truly a civilization rotten to the core, even these few remaining third-rank Floating Lands have been stripped of resources to the bone. Even the Floating Land Origin Cores are merely maintained at the most minimal balance... Internally berating with wild criticism, Song Chi found it almost incredible, failing to understand how an Intermediate Civilization could be so shortsighted. After a thorough scavenging by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, he discovered to his astonishment that even without extraction, all the usable resources on this third-rank Starry Sea Floating Land had been looted to an indescribable extent. Even the slight volume that the Floating Land Origin Core itself accumulated each year by absorbing the dispersed energy of the Starry Sea was precisely extracted by the Shouyuan Civilization, leaving not the slightest chance for the Floating Land to improve all to prolong the lifespans of the oldest members of the Shouyuan Council. ` Chapter 595: 314: [The Floating Land Origin Core Stealing Ceremony]_2 Chapter 595: Chapter 314: [The Floating Land Origin Core Stealing Ceremony]_2 This Shouyuan civilization really doesnt know what sustainable development is; they act without considering the consequences for virtually anything and everything. Song Chis brows were tightly knitted together as he thought to himself that if he had been born within such a civilization, he would likely feel despair. Whirring! Having confirmed the lack of substantial value, Song Chi naturally did not linger. The spatial jump device activated, and he set off once again towards the second level 3 Starry Sea Floating Land guarded by a Shouyuan mothership. Over ten days later, he successfully resolved the second target as well. However, this time he had learned his lesson and did not sink the Shouyuan mothership; instead, he completely deprived it of its ability to resist before taking control of it. ... With this in mind, the Origin Core Harvesting Device inside the Shouyuan mothership remained intact, but the bad news was that this piece of equipment wasnt a Strange Object. Since it was not a Strange Object and could not be disassembled from the Shouyuan mothership, in order to make use of this special device for himself, he had to package the entire Shouyuan mothership along with it, and a group of knowledgeable Shouyuan Race individuals had to be brought along to operate the mothership. The Shouyuan Race was not a big problem; they could either be detained in the cages located in Cang Qiongs hanger or placed within the Ruins Market Secret Realm. Of course, the Cultivation Secret Realm was not included in this; it was currently undergoing secret realm acceleration. Centuries were passing by rapidly, perhaps many generations would have already cycled through by the time he returned, and without a proper education system, those newly born members of the Shouyuan Race wouldnt know the first thing about operating the mothership. The difficulty lay in the Shouyuan mothership itself, a behemoth that was twenty thousand meters long. Thinking about it, Song Chi naturally thought of the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] component. Now at enhancement level 40, it was not only effective on the Shouyuan mothership, which was also a fourth rank unit, but the maximum scaling ratio had also reached 200 times. Soon, the Shouyuan mothership transformed from a twenty-thousand-meter leviathan to a small and exquisite warship of a hundred meters in length and was easily taken into Cang Qiongs hanger. Upon successfully securing the opponent in the hanger, Song Chi was quite pleased; this meant he could one day actively use it to extract from the Floating Land Origin Core, which would undoubtedly bring significant profits for himself. However, despite his contentment, he wasnt entirely satisfied. After all, the upper limit of this Origin Core Harvesting Device was apparent; it had value, but its capabilities did not reach an outrageous level, especially considering that the time required for it to extract a Floating Land Origin Core was not significantly shorter than if a fourth rank lifeform performed the extraction manually. Therefore, Song Chi still had a greater desire in his heart for a device that could be converted into a shipboard component. After dealing with the second Shouyuan mothership, Song Chis subsequent actions were the same as before, beginning to scavenge the nearby level 3 Floating Land, though the result was still much the same. Like the previous Floating Land, the value of this level 3 Floating Land had also been nearly fully stripped; he barely managed to secure any truly valuable resources from it. With no other choice, Song Chi could only proceed to the final Floating Land. This level 3 Floating Land, named Shouyuan 001, was the fundamental Floating Land of the Shouyuan civilization. Originally a peak level 3 Floating Land, just one step away from level 4, it had regressed to ordinary level 3 status due to prolonged exploitation by the Shouyuan Race. However, as the civilizations fundamental Floating Land, the last two Shouyuan motherships were stationed near this Floating Land. For a cruiser of respectable strength, this might pose some trouble, but for Song Chi, the difference between fighting one or two motherships really wasnt much. The Flame Giant only made a brief appearance before easily intimidating both ships, which Song Chi then successively took over one after the other. After searching through the third Shouyuan mothership, Song Chis brows were still furrowed. Twenty minutes later, an excited shout suddenly came from the main control room of Cang Qiong; through the vision of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, he saw a Starry Sea Oddity within the last Shouyuan mothership that emitted an enchanting orange glow. [Strange Object: Origin Core Harvesting Device] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: {Floating Land Origin Core Energy Theft Instrument}] [Remark: A special device created by the Shouyuan civilization through the utilization of an unknown wrecked warship, which after twenty thousand years of gradual evolution, transformed into an orange oddity.] ... ` Floating Land Origin Core Stealing Artifact lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Energy Theft Feature 2: 25% Reduction in Cooldown Time Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 1 hour; Buffer: 7.5 years Effect: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, after a certain period of operation (which varies depending on the Enhancement Level of the component and the Level of the Floating Land affected), it steals the Origin Core from a designated Starry Sea Floating Land that does not exceed the Enhancement Rank of the artifact. UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Spectral Energy Points {Energy Theft: Warships equipped with this component will gain a special Energy Theft feature, which can autonomously absorb free energy from the environment to empower the ships energy supply components, boosting the Energy Supply Efficiency of said components by 45%.} Upon examining the two attributes of this Strange Object, Song Chi exclaimed it was top-notch. He was already coveting the ability to steal Floating Land Origin Cores, but the mere appearance of the first feature, Energy Theft, had him ecstatic. Although the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] on board the Cang Qiong had been enhanced to lv59, as the Enhancement Level of the gold, silver, and red energy-consuming components continued to rise, coupled with the recent addition of another silver component, the energy supply of the Cang Qiong was about to fall into imbalance once again. And it was known that the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of the Mirage Dragon] component was only enhanced to lv20 at the moment, and it was inevitable that the energy supply would be completely out of balance if there were attempts to enhance it to the Fourth or even Fifth Rank in the future. Song Chi had been troubled by this, but the emergence of the Energy Theft feature undoubtedly perfectly solved the problem. Even if the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] component would eventually be replaced, the beneficial effects of the Energy Theft feature would not change, and once Cang Qiong replaced it with a higher-quality engine, the benefits it could provide would be even more astonishing. As for the fundamental ability of the component to steal the Origin Core of the Floating Land, it was not yet entirely apparent from the properties panel alone, and its full effects would only be known after personal testing. However, it was certain that, once enhanced to the Fifth Rank, it would definitely be able to extract the Origin Core of Level 5 Starry Sea Floating Land. A Level 5 Floating Land Origin Core, thats equivalent to a Silver Legendary Oddity, but I wonder how long the stealing process will take... Muttering to himself, Song Chi then proceeded to tow both of the Shouyuan Races mother ships into the Cang Qiong in the same manner. One of them was fitted with an ordinary Origin Core Harvesting Device, which would be extremely valuable whether he kept it for himself, or gave it to those within the Pulse or to the Song family. Inside the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, several pointed-eared, four-clawed members of the Shouyuan Race were lying prostrate on the ground in terror. These four were the highest authorities of the Shouyuan civilizations council and had been brought over directly by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Song Chis goal was very simple. Is the wreckage of that alien starship from 20,000 years ago still around? Can you still make this Origin Core Harvesting Device now? Since the technology of the Origin Core Harvesting Device originated from the wreckage of that unknown alien starship, its value was self-evident. If some of the technological data from that starship wreckage could be obtained and then handed over to the family research institute, it was expected to be highly valuable. If this led to controlling the technique to mass-manufacture the Origin Core Harvesting Device, it would certainly become a fresh foundation for the family. The imagination was indeed beautiful, but reality was brutally harsh. The answer Song Chi received was that the remains of the alien starship had turned to ash in the scramble for it long ago, although the Origin Core Harvesting Device could still be manufactured. But dont get too excited too soon. The core materials for this device were obtained from the wreckage of that alien starship and were now nearly depleted, only enough to manufacture five more Origin Core Harvesting Devices. Song Chi examined them carefully for a good while and couldnt recognize the origin of the materials, which were not recorded in the Dinghai Song familys database. ` Chapter 596: 315: News about Shen Youran Chapter 596: Chapter 315: News about Shen Youran ` With a long sigh, Song Chi could only dismiss this idea. However, he didnt show too much of a reaction. From beginning to end, he had not harbored great expectations; mass production and the like was indeed too exaggerated. The simplest point being, if one wanted to use machinery to extract the Floating Land Origin Core, the main materials would at least have to withstand the violent energy erosion constantly emitted by the Origin Core. Just finding such materials was by no means easy. ... ... After spending two days, Song Chi packaged all the materials from the Shouyuan civilization he deemed valuable, including technology related to the Shouyuan Mothership and the Origin Core Harvesting Device, and left a Pathfinder Mark in this sealed Star Domain. Only then did he use the Ruins Market as a transfer point to return to Chenxing Yang Continent. Actually, he could have sent everything directly back to the Dragon Spine Continent, but that would have exposed the existence of the Spatial Anchor Point. After considering, Song Chi still chose not to do so. Instead, he transferred all his gains to Song Yufeng, instructing him to notify the family to come and retrieve them. Of course, he kept one of the Shouyuan Motherships, including the compatible Shouyuan Race that operated the Mothership. Although he acquired the Floating Land Origin Core Theft Instrument component, he was still unclear how long each extraction by this component would take. If the duration was too long, that would be problematic. But the Shouyuan Mothership was different. He could completely assign the Shouyuan Mothership to Soul Master or Soul Two, letting them extract the Floating Land Origin on his behalf, so Song Chi would not need to waste his time. As for the other two Shouyuan Motherships that were handed over, one of them lacked the Origin Core Harvesting Device, and the other was intact and designated for the Tenth Direct Vein; the family mainly received the last five main manufacturing materials. With the familys resources, they would be able to quickly build five complete Shouyuan Motherships. In this way, the family effectively gained five fifth-rank Battleship Captains capable of extracting third-level Floating Land Origin Cores without any regrets. This would undoubtedly have a significant impact on the familys influence. Just wonder what kind of rewards the family will offer after, an orange component? Or maybe a red component? After briefly speculating, Song Chi did not dwell on it further. The primary matters at hand were still to continue comprehending the Space Law and cultivating the Guidance Technique. Of course, the most important event was the upcoming expedition to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment in a year. Holding multiple items related to the Immortal Realm civilization, such as the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield, Song Chi was quite looking forward to this trip. Comprehending laws, practicing the Guidance Technique, spiritual visualization, deepening proficiency in the two secret techniques... Time flew by in such a fulfilling daily life. Half a year later, the acceleration in Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm ended, and Song Chi used the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature to reduce the cooldown of the Secret Realm Accelerator to just over two months. He entered the Cultivation Secret Realm at the first opportunity. A year had passed on the outside, while all the plants within the Secret Realm had gone through a lengthy span of more than twenty thousand years. The only things that remained unchanged were the Dragon Blood Fruit Tree and the Divine Tempering Fruit Tree, which were still in their fruit-bearing stagnation period. The two Law Trees, however, after twenty thousand years, had finally experienced a change. The Light Attribute Law Tree and the Space Law Tree both started bearing fruits; each tree produced three respective Law Fruits. Of course, they were not yet mature. Its uncertain how much longer it will take for the six Law Fruits to fully mature. Then there was the Silver Apple Mother Tree. For this unique stellular plant, Song Chi was somewhat puzzled. The Cultivation Secret Realm had already been enhanced to lv50, and theoretically, the Mother Tree should have also ascended to the fifth rank. Yet, after tens of thousands of years of acceleration, it remained unchanged, reaching the peak of the fourth rank but showing no signs of returning to the fifth rank. He thought about it for a long time but was never able to understand why. However, the four Silver Apples on the Mother Tree had fully matured, that is, those of the fourth rank. After picking each of the four Silver Apples, Song Chi already had plans for them. Upon exiting the Cultivation Secret Realm, his first action was to turn his attention to the components aboard the Cang Qiong. The first component needed no further mention. Among the remaining blue components on the Cang Qiong, the only one with a feature was the Winged Launch Platform. Following its use, this component was upgraded to purple quality, and its special feature directly increased the number of launch pads by an additional +3. A normal purple-quality launch pad should typically have a feature of about +2. With this quality improvement, the feature has exceeded the normal range for purple components. Meaning, just this Winged Launch Platform alone now had four launch pads, capable of deploying 16 Soldier Figurines at once. Together with the Fixed-Point Launch Pad, that made 20 Figurines, a truly astonishing capability. After enhancing this component, Song Chi entered the Ruins Market and placed the three fourth-rank Silver Apples in the Oddity Exchange Shop. Subsequently, the three would become one of the unique trading resources in the Oddity Exchange Shop. The feature of Silver Apples was to upgrade the quality of a specific Starry Sea Oddity by one rank. For a Starry Sea Alien Race, they could likewise make use of it. For those Alien Races that had top-rank blue Strange Objects, the value of a fourth-rank Silver Apple would be far higher than a Purple Relic. This could bring far greater returns than using it on Cang Qiongs remaining few blue components that had no potential and were bound to be replaced sooner or later. Purple components without features are not much stronger than blue ones. If one could acquire a component with features of the same category, it would be more cost-effective to enhance the latter. Why bother with the former? ` Chapter 597: 315: News about Shen Youran_2 Chapter 597: Chapter 315: News about Shen Youran_2 However, the Silver Apple was hard to come by after all, and Song Chi had decided not to exchange it unless it was a top-rank convertible strange object. He preferred to go without than to make do with an inferior product. Well, strictly speaking, it was more like an alternative backup, except that during the backup period, he would incidentally see if there could be any unexpected joy. After the Cangqiong was reclaimed, Song Chi planned to continue with his usual daily cultivation tasks, but it was interrupted by an unexpected incident. Feeling the continuous pulsations of the Seed of Torch in his Ancestral Aperture between his eyebrows, Song Chi grew suspicious. He knew this meant someone was actively trying to contact him through the local network. Could it be Song Yufeng? Or is it from Wang Zhens side? ... As his spiritual mind fully immersed into the Ancestral Torch, connecting to the Torch Bureaus local network, his eyebrows shot up. Ansewei, why is she contacting me at this time? Could it be... After a brief surprise, a gleam of excitement flashed through Song Chis eyes as a surge of excitement rose from the bottom of his heart. For various reasons, the two had not become friends yet, and it was clear Ansewei had contacted him by actively searching for him, and her tone was completely inconsistent with their ostensibly unfamiliar relationship. Alright then, you sure kept it hidden well, sister! Seeing this short message, Song Chi instantly understood that the other party had confirmed his identity. After all, during his time on the White Tower Floating Land, his family did not hide their relationship with the Shen family at all, which could be easily elucidated with a little inquiry. To this, Song Chi didnt react much. From the moment he initiated contact and asked her to investigate, he was well aware that his identity could not be concealed and did not mind. He was only focused on one thing. News about the Shen family and Shen Youran. To tell the truth, you are not that much better than me. Did you manage to find any news about the Shen family? Tsk tsk tsk, youre just trying to find your little girlfriend, arent you? Why hide it and hold back in front of sister? Thats not like the aloof Lord Song Chi we know... Song Chi fell silent instantly. He found that every time he spoke to this woman, it took less than three sentences to become exasperated. Before he could respond, Ansewei on the other end sent another message with laughter. Im just teasing you. Lets talk in person, sister here has found some information! Song Chis heart skipped a beat, and his breathing became somewhat erratic. A dozen minutes later, on Star Street, at the Legendary Guild. As the door to Anseweis private office opened, Song Chi walked in and immediately threw something in his hand to the seated Ansewei on the inside. Metal Attribute Law Fruit, a gift for your last birthday party! Catching the Law Fruit emitting a strong metallic mysterious aura, Anseweis smile grew even more intense. The Chenxing Clans main cultivation was the Law of Metal. This Law Fruit was perfect for her. Then, this humble girl thanks Lord Chi of the Seventh Hall for his gift. Long live the Lord... Seeing the conversations subject seemed to shift right away, Song Chi hurriedly said: Ansewei, what have you found? What has happened to the Shen family... and is Youran alright? Anseweis smile quickly faded from her face, and she became serious: The Shen familys background is intricately entangled, with forces actively obscuring their traces. I didnt find much information. Seeing the urgency in Song Chis eyes, Ansewei didnt beat around the bush and continued: The Jiangyuan City Shen family you mentioned is very likely related to Beiqiong Shen! Beiqiong Shen? Song Chi was at first puzzled, then his eyes suddenly narrowed. The Yaohan Kingdoms Northern Firmament King? Seeing Ansewei nod, a storm surged within Song Chi. The Beiqiong Shen Family, also known as the Northern Firmament Kings Mansion, was one of the only two non-royal kings mansions in the Yaohan Kingdom, and one of the kingdoms three major immortal powers out in the open. Unlike the Stark Family, they were a truly Immortal Clan. The Star-Annihilating Starship had suppressed the mansion for over twenty thousand years, a true dominator of the Heavenly Disk Galaxy. A single stomp would make the entire galaxy quiver. If Shen Yourans family truly belonged to a branch of the Northern Firmament Kings Mansion, then it was clearly not good news for Song Chi. At the very least, there would be many more obstacles between him and Shen Youran. Musing over this, the resolve in Song Chis eyes gradually firmed. Whether it was true or not, he would never step back. Can you be sure? He looked up again to ask, only to receive a swift shake of the head from Ansewei. As I said, theres not much information available. I only know that over a decade ago, someone from the Beiqiong Shen family was spotted on the White Tower Floating Land. As for whether the Shen family your girlfriend belongs to is connected to them or where exactly they went, thats all unclear, she said. Song Chis brows furrowed, his eyes rapidly flickering with thought. At that moment, Ansewei offered another key piece of information. However, theres some good news. Just before your girlfriend disappeared, she rented a high-level safety deposit box at Baita Citys Chenxing First Bank for fifty years. A safety deposit box? Song Chi suddenly stood up from the sofa, his intuition telling him that this box was most likely left for him by Shen Youran. The answers he had been desperately seeking were bound to be inside this box. As for the Chenxing First Bank, acting as the official bank of the Chenxing Principality, it was backed by the Chenxing Imperial Family. The various services under its jurisdiction were indeed trustworthy. Since it is a high-level safety deposit box, I dont have the authority to access it without permission, so its still on the White Tower Floating Land. Youll have to personally make a trip to the Golden Shark Starfield, she explained. Song Chi nodded. The Golden Dragon Star Domain wasnt close to the Golden Shark Starfield, and to jump over using a warship would take at least half a year round trip. This would undoubtedly delay the upcoming opening of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment in six months. But Ansewei had already taken the initiative to get him a Star Gate transport ticket for two days from now, which would save him a lot of time. Half a month later, Song Chi successfully arrived outside the White Tower Floating Land. A strange cruiser descended from beyond the skies, immediately catching the attention of the Third Rank Torch Captains on the White Tower Floating Land. But Song Chi couldnt be bothered with them and headed to Baita City with the utmost speed. In the center of Baita City, the Chenxing First Banks branch on the White Tower Floating Land. Sir, please enter the withdrawal password! As the highest-level safety deposit box, it was naturally equipped with passwords, and more than one. Song Chi thought for a moment and then began to input. [Beep, password incorrect. You have four more chances!] His eyebrows immediately shot up in surprise. Hmm? Its not the girls birthday? Thinking it over, he tried to input his own birthday, and the prompt then informed him the password was correct. Then came the second password. This time he entered Shen Yourans birthday, and the result was again correct. As for the final third password, Song Chi chose the day he first awakened and went to Jiangyuan City to meet her. The answer was also correct! After all three passwords were entered, Song Chi finally retrieved the item Shen Youran had left in the bank from the high-level safety deposit box. A small mechanical box. Having acquired the mechanical box, Song Chi didnt immediately try to open it, but instead quickly left the bank, summoned the Cangqiong and soared into the sky, disappearing into the White Tower Floating Lands horizon in an instant. At the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi toyed with the mechanical box in his hands, a hint of a smile in his eyes. This mechanical box appeared to be a special device, also password-protected, and with only one attempt allowed. If the password was entered incorrectly, the box was likely to self-destruct. However, this posed no challenge to Song Chi. Because engraved on the side of the box were the words Starry Night. Song Chi pressed a few times back and forth, and soon the mechanical box clicked open with ease. As for the password hed entered, it was the day the two of them confirmed their relationship, a night filled with dazzling stars. The moment the mechanical box was opened, a burst of shining silver light spread out suddenly, and Song Chi squinted his eyes instinctively. Once hed adjusted, he refocused his attention on the item inside the box. There was only one object, a token flickering with silver light. [Strange Object: Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall C Yao Guang Star Rank] [Quality: Silver] ... Chapter 598: 316: [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall - Yao Guang Star Rank] · Family Reward Chapter 598: Chapter 316: [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall C Yao Guang Star Rank] Family Reward Gaze converging, the attributes of this silver token quickly appeared before his eyes. [Strange Object: Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall C Yao Guang Star Rank] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: No] [Note: A mysterious Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall entry token, which, once activated, allows temporary access to the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall. The hall encompasses the highest order, ensuring absolute safety for those who enter.] [Remark: The token cannot be activated actively] ... [Remark 2: Next activation in 2.5/10 (years)] After examining the tokens attributes, Song Chis eyes narrowed slightly, his mind working like a high-speed computer, calculating something intensely. It was not difficult to discern from the tokens attribute panel that this [Yao Guang Star Rank] was a special entry token that could be used to enter that [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall]. As for what exactly the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall iswhether it is like the Pusuo Heritage Tower or similar to the Zhu Tian Ruins Marketthat was currently unknown. However, the last note about the activation timing was a rather large restriction. Open only once every ten years, and during that period, one cannot enter at will, which obviously falls short compared to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Youran must have had her reasons for specifically leaving this token for me, so what could they be? Does she also have one of these tokens? Or does she want me to use the advantages and conveniences of this token to rapidly enhance my own and my flagships combat power? Or is there some other secret about this token that is unknown to others? In just a few breaths of time, a multitude of conjectures surfaced in his mind, but no matter how hard he racked his brain, it was clear that an answer would not be forthcoming in the short term. Everything would have to wait until two and a half years later, when this Yao Guang Star Rank is activated and he enters the [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall], to have the final answer. He took the token into his Ancestral Torch, and as a Strange Object, it naturally could be taken into the Ancestral Torch like other Starry Sea Oddities and components. Whoosh! Taking a deep breath, Song Chi no longer dwelled on it and left the Ruins Market once again. Outside, aboard the Cang Qiong. Once Song Chi appeared, the warship which was hovering stationary started flying at extreme speed once again, turning into a streak of light that quickly disappeared into the pitch-black starry sky. The Star Gate teleportation tickets previously provided by Ansewei were round-trip tickets. As long as he returned within the specified time, he could still use the teleportation array in the Golden Shark Starfield to return directly to the Golden Dragon Star Domain, saving a considerable amount of time. A dozen days later, in Chenxing Yang Continent. Piercing through the clouds in the sky, the Cang Qiong headed towards the Sky Rush Valley for landing. At the same time, Song Chi also took the initiative to send a message of thanks to Ansewei. Although he had not found out the specific whereabouts and outcomes of Shen Youran, at least he saw hope, and all of this was the result of Anseweis assistance; gratitude was due. How did it go? A reply quickly came from the other side. Song Chi only returned with a single word Alas, without elaborating further, and he certainly did not reveal anything about the Yao Guang Star Rank. He still did not fully understand the value of this Yao Guang Star Rank and it would be extremely unwise to reveal it rashly. Just a mere entry token, yet it is of Silver Quality; one could only imagine that what lies behind the [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall] would not be of low stature. This made him think of the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. With similar high stature and both requiring transportation for access, there were a number of similarities between the two. The value of the Pusuo Heritage Tower was undeniable; the sole Golden Component currently mounted on the Cang Qiong came from it, yet the terrifying melee from before remained vivid in Song Chis memory. A myriad of creatures of the Fourth Rank and above attacked at once, turning that starfield into a starry space inferno in an instant. Since then, Song Chi had a deeper understanding of the principle to hold a jade is to invite troublethe higher the value of something, the greater the benefits it brings and, often, the greater the dangers and threats that accompany it. After all, that melee was essentially triggered by the [Purusa Zen Seal]. Seeing that Song Chi lacked enthusiasm and was thinking about a lot of things, Ansewei did not reply further. In her view, it was best not to disturb Song Chi at such times. ... Back in Sky Rush Valley, Song Chi forced himself into a new round of daily cultivation. And with that, time passed swiftly. But just when he thought he would continue this way until the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment opened, an unexpected event occurred. However, this time it had nothing to do with Shen Youran or the Shen Family but involved his own venerable ancestor summoning him. Ru Zu is also in Chenxing Yang Continent? When he first received this notification, Song Chis initial thought was surprise, followed by speculation about why Ru Zu would summon him. Is it about the previous suppression of Anlok Stark, or about the Harvesting Civilization and the Origin Core Harvesting Device? With questions in mind, Song Chi controlled the Cang Qiong to arrive at the main manor in Sky Rush Valley. Grandson greets Ru Zu! In the main hall of the manor, Song Chi bowed respectfully to the person at the head seat. Through the corner of his eye, Song Chi noticed that this Ru Zu, who hails from the Earth Vein, looked like nothing more than an ordinary middle-aged woman. She was devoid of any pressure that a Level 5 Life might possess, smiling gently as she looked at him and then spoke softly, That move you made half a year ago was very good, neat and decisive, displaying the dignity our Song family should have. Some families who fail to recognize their own situation indeed should not be indulged. However, there was one point in which you did not do well. Hearing this sudden change in tone, Song Chis heart instinctively skipped a beat. Grandson acknowledges his fault and is willing to heed Ru Zus guidance! Originally, he thought Ru Zu would next say some words of warning, but it turned out she did not play by common rules. Chapter 599: 316: [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall - Yaoguang Star Rank] · Family Reward_2 Chapter 599: Chapter 316: [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall C Yaoguang Star Rank] Family Reward_2 Since youve taken action, you should not have shown mercy, at least you should have killed that servant who started the trouble, to give the other side the greatest deterrence. Song Chis heart skipped a beat, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly downward. He had long heard that Ru Zu of the family had the most volatile temper, and hadnt felt it too much before, but now it seemed to be true. However, upon reflection, he realized that it was indeed the case, as he was unable to deal a killing blow to Anlok, but a servant was no problem at all. As he was thinking this, Ru Zu spoke again from the head of the table. This time she finally got to the point. ... Her summoning of Song Chi was certainly not just to offer him simple praise. Chi, the information related to the Harvesting Civilization that you submitted earlier has been carefully reviewed by all the high-level members of the family, and it indeed helps the family a lot, but a Level 3 Floating Land Origin Core isnt of much use to a Level 5 Dragon Spine Continent... Speaking of this, Song Xingru paused for a moment. The consensus in the family is, we want to ask if you have obtained the corresponding shipborne components? Upon hearing this, not just Song Chi, but also Song Xingru and all the clan elders of the Song Family who were aware of this matter probably knew what was obvious. After all, one of the Harvesting Mother Warships that Song Chi had turned in didnt have an Origin Core Harvesting Device installed, and given that the harvesting device could not be removed, the result was clear. For this, Song Chi actually had no intention of hiding it; in fact, it was deliberate. Song Chi pretended to be pained as he took out the [Floating Land Origin Core Energy Theft Instrument] voluntarily. When Song Xingru received this orange component, joy quickly surfaced on her face. Good, good... This component is of great use to the family, especially recently. With its help, perhaps the Dragon Spine Continent could quickly advance to Level 6 after the Chenxing Yin Continent, and then Shi Yuan may be able to make a push for Sixth Rank in one go... Listening to the elders words, which sounded more like a murmur to himself, Song Chi curiously asked in a low voice: Ru Zu, can the advancement of Floating Lands actually improve the success rate of warship advancement? Song Xingru, brought back from her joy, thought for a moment before explaining: When a piece of Floating Land advances, anyone who has contributed to the advancement of the Floating Land can benefit from the energy tide triggered by the successful advancement of the Floating Land, and the Torch Warship, being bound to ourselves, can also receive this benefit. Of course, the energy tide triggered by the advancement of Floating Lands of different levels is also different. To benefit a warship at the Battleship level, the Floating Land must at least advance from Level 4 to Level 5. Song Chi suddenly understood. He had not heard of this before, but now he had gained some knowledge. However, he quickly turned his gaze to the [Floating Land Origin Core Energy Theft Instrument] in Ru Zus hands, and a clear look of reluctance appeared on his face. This scene was naturally caught by the elder at the head. Song Xingru laughed a bit annoyed: Alright, I know youre reluctant to part with it, and no one is going to fight you over it. However, the family needs to borrow it for a while, the kind that pays. So, tell me, what do you want? Song Chi, who had already considered his answer, did not need any extra thought and quickly gave his reply. Titanium Crystals, Law Stones, Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origins... A look of surprise crossed Song Xingrus eyes. You dont need a Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin? Song Chi shook his head, as he had synthesized nearly a thousand strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin in the past half a year, and with his previous stockpile, he already had over a thousand and truly didnt need any more. Song Xingru nodded, then pondered for a short while before she gestured, and three piles of resources soon appeared in the main hall. 15,000 Titanium Crystals 1,500 Law Stones 20 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin Song Chi was very satisfied with these three types of resources. With them, he could strengthen multiple components and thoroughly enhance the Cang Qiong. However, what troubled him was that with the removal of the [Floating Land Origin Core Energy Theft Instrument] component, the energy supply issue of the Cang Qiong had reemerged. At this moment, the elder Song Xingru continued, These are just the rewards for the family borrowing this component over the next several decades, and the merit you achieved with the Harvesting Civilization isnt included. Think about it, what else do you want? These words were like the sound of heaven to Song Chi, filling his heart with immense joy. He still didnt ponder too much. Ru Zu, I want a special component that can amplify the energy supply efficiency... Reporting all the merits of the Harvesting Civilization couldnt possibly make the family directly reward him with a Silver Quality shipborne engine. Thus, he had to settle for the next best thing, something akin to the Energy Theft feature hed had before. And you wouldnt believe his luckSong Xingru had on hand a component just like that. However, its quality wasnt all that high; it was merely a Purple Component. Multi-function Converter lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Conversion effect increased by 25% Consumption: 7/s (Spectral Energy Points) No need for charging or buffering Effect: Capable of converting various Starry Sea stray energies to assist the warship engine, enhancing the engines energy supply effect by 45%. UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Spectral Energy Points Just in terms of energy supply enhancement, this component even outperformed that Floating Land Origin Core Energy Theft Instrument. After all, it was a single-function component, and the Energy Theft feature of the Floating Land Origin Core Energy Theft Instrument was only a secondary function; stealing the Origin Core was the main feature. It goes without saying which one holds more value. As for this, Song Chi was entirely satisfied. Lets not forget that he had reserved a Harvesting Mother Ship for himself. If he wanted to extract the Floating Land Origin Core, he could simply have it done by Soul Master and Soul Second, without spending a minute of his own time. Right now, his primary difficulty was energy supply, making the Multi-function Converter more suitable for his current needs. As for the future, well, that was a matter for another time. After sorting this out, Song Chi quickly returned to his own estate and eagerly commenced a new round of comprehensive enhancements for the Cang Qiong. First, he enhanced the newly installed Multi-function Converter component, all the way up to lv40. After Fourth Rank, the improvement to the shipborne engines energy supply efficiency reached 90%, which left the Cang Qiong with a considerable surplus of energy, allowing him to comfortably enhance the other components. Second, he enhanced the Purusa Zen Seal component. Although he had enhanced it once before, it had only reached lv40 due to a lack of Titanium Crystals. Now, his resources were ample, and he still had over a kilogram of Sand of Time, entirely sufficient to enhance this component to lv50. After the Purusa Zen Seal came the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, a component with significant importance, but currently only enhanced to lv20, which Song Chi found unacceptable. He continued enhancing until the Silver Legend Component reached lv50, significantly improving the components attributes. It not only further weakened the effects of the Illusion Realms and Illusion Arrays on the warship, but its invisibility feature was also remarkable. Coupled with an astonishingly high priority, it became extremely difficult for other components of similar Quality and Enhancement Level, such as monitoring or radar components, to detect the hidden Cang Qiong. After these three components, Song Chi fell into hesitation, finding it difficult to choose which component to enhance next. Ship Cannon Radar Energy Shield Warship Armor Special Component There were so many components that could be enhanced, and there was definitely no rule that enhancing one would yield a higher return than enhancing another. Of course, this didnt include the two composite components, the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield and the Neutron Star Core Armor. PS: Ive considered for a long time but still feel unsure about writing the character Shen Youran well, so I had to delay her character development like this. However, I can assure you that Shen Youran is the female lead. There will be no twists about that in the future; everyone can rest easy. PS2: My dear readers, please join the group. How is it that with over two thousand followers, only thirty people have joined the group? Do I really need to beg you (i_i)?!!! Group number: 791785803 Chapter 600: 317 Chapter 600: 317 ` However, even though they were combination components, the enhancement benefits were far greater than other components, but Song Chi still promptly excluded them from the subsequent enhancement candidates. For a simple reason: both components had already been enhanced to the Fifth Rank, and with the limited Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin currently in hand, it was impossible to enhance either of them multiple times. The primary target of his enhancement this time was, frankly, a host of Fourth-Rank components. After some consideration, he selected several components. The first was the Divine Binding Chains C Imitation, as an active binding and control component, which would likely be key in Cang Qiongs battles for a considerable time to come. After all, the Purusa Zen Seal was the ultimate trump card and couldnt be used casually. ... Therefore, Song Chi enhanced it from lv30 to lv40. Next was the Winged Launch Platform from lv39 to lv40. Then came the firepower for the Cang Qiong. Both main cannons were already at the Fifth Rank, which was hard to enhance for the time being, but there was still a lot of enhancement potential for the two orange secondary cannons. Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon, from lv40 to lv50 Shadow Breaker Cannon, from lv44 to lv50 After enhancing these four components, Song Chi had used up the vast majority of his resources, only enough to enhance one more component to the Fifth Rank. He thought about it and finally turned his attention to the Life System Medical Repair Pod. So far, this component hadnt played any role, but if there ever came a time when it was needed, it would be a life-saver, and Song Chi had never overlooked this fact. Life System Medical Repair Pod from lv40 to lv50 With the enhancement of this component to lv50, this round of enhancement came to an end. Song Chi withdrew the Cang Qiong contentedly and then once again entered the routine of daily cultivation. There were still several months left until the weakening period for the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Shield. ... In the silent expanse of space, a fleet of over a thousand ships was speeding ahead at full velocity. In the heart of the fleet, a Torch Warship of the Zhulu class, spanning over three thousand meters long, served as the command flagship of the entire fleet. Fleet magnetic wave communication group chat Members of the Song Family Clan were rapidly exchanging information, and among the dozens of individuals, Song Ze was one. {Tianze ShipSong Ze}: Although according to the initial action plan, we are still far from the target Floating Land Phantom Spirit 015, the Phantom Spirit Clans civilisation excels in various illusion abilities, and ambushes and delays are their habitual tactics. In order to ensure that the fleet arrives at the Phantom Spirit 015 Floating Land within the specified time, my suggestion is to form an advance scouting team composed of cruisers with outstanding detection abilities to clear out any possible dangers in the fleets course and warp jump point areas. {Supreme Profound Spirit Calming ShipSong Xuanfeng}: Tianze Ships suggestion is good, but does anyone have enough confidence in their own flagships detection capabilities? Soon, three cruisers broke away from the fleet, taking the lead along the detailed route of the fleet at the fastest speed. Their main task was to ensure that there were no Phantom Spirit Clan civilisation ambush fleets on the detailed navigation route of the fleet. If an ambush fleet was discovered in advance, they would notify the main force behind them through a special short-range communication component. Such a Song Family Fleet, at this moment, had nearly twenty groups in the nearby tens of thousands of light-years of star systems. All these fleets targeted the Phantom Spirit Clans Starry Sea Floating Lands, ranging from Third Rank to Fourth Rank. The Phantom Spirit Clan civilization, a Fifth Rank Level intermediate civilization of Shattered Starry Sea, with a heritage exceeding 50,000 years, has a dominion exceeding 30,000 light-years. The strongest combat unit in the civilization has five Fifth Rank Level Phantom Spirit Warships, its strength in Starry Sea civilizations of the Fifth Rank is considered average. This civilization was discovered and reported by a Third Rank member of the Second Direct Lineage nearly a thousand years ago, and since then, both the Second Direct Lineage and the Song Family have invested considerable manpower in this Star Domain. And now, it has officially become the Song Familys target of conquest. In this expedition, the family has committed over three hundred cruisers, more than thirty Fourth Rank Zhulu Warships, three Fifth Rank Battleships, and one Fearless Ship. As for Escort Ships and lower class vessels, the number exceeds five figures. This magnitude of mobilization was naturally not a minor skirmish; the goal of the Song Family was to capture the Phantom Spirit Continent of the Phantom Spirit civilization, which had ascended to Fifth Rank just over a thousand years ago. Ever since Song Xingru brought back that Floating Land Origin Core Pilfering device component to the family, after nearly half a month of discussion, the higher-ups of the clan decided to launch this foreign expedition. There was no choice, only a Starry Sea Floating Land Origin Core of the same rank could maximally shorten the time required for Dragon Spine Continent to ascend to the Fifth Rank Peak or even to the Sixth Rank Floating Land. After enhancing the Floating Land Origin Core Pilfering device component to the Fifth Rank Limit, the Song Family launched this foreign expedition without delay. Phantom Spirit Civilization, core Star Domain, Phantom Spirit Continent. As the civilizations stronghold, the Phantom Spirit Continent was garrisoned by three of the Fifth Rank Phantom Spirit Warships, making it the most secure and well-defended location in the entire civilization. However, about half a month ago, many administrative Star Domains under the civilization had been attacked one after another, plunging the entire Phantom Spirit Clan on the Phantom Spirit Continent into intense unease, resulting in the activation of the Floating Land Shield at that time. Enveloped by the Fifth Rank Level Floating Land Shield, the whole Phantom Spirit Continent was like clad in a suit of armor with an astonishingly powerful defense, where normally no entity too headstrong would intentionally collide with it. However, on this particular day, there actually arrived three uninvited visitors. High above the Fifth Rank Floating Lands vault of heaven, on the inside of the Floating Land Shield, quietly floated three Fifth Rank Phantom Spirit Warships and a dozen Fourth Rank ships, all belonging to the Phantom Spirit civilization. ` Chapter 601: 317: Family Action · Level 5 Starry Sea Civilization_2 Chapter 601: Chapter 317: Family Action Level 5 Starry Sea Civilization_2 ` Inside these warships, countless members of the Phantom Spirit Clan looked up with uncertainty, gazing beyond the Floating Land Shield, or more precisely, at the alien starship outside the shield that measured a hundred thousand meters. Strange warship from alien territories, please state your purpose! Through the Floating Land Shield, the Phantom Spirit Clan inquired in the most standard Starry Sea lingua franca. In response, the hundred thousand-meter warship and its two ten thousand-meter companions behind it chose not to reply. In the Torch Warships magnetic wave communication group chat, the voice of the old ancestor suddenly rose. ... So as not to drag this out, take action! No sooner had he spoken than all the main cannons and the super main cannons on the two battleships and one Fearless Ship simultaneously unleashed a terrifying barrage of firepower. The dreadful beams of fire rapidly breached the Floating Land Shield, which was imbued with Rule Power. Boom! Boom! Boom! In the midst of a horrifying cacophony of booms and explosions, intense ripples spread across the Floating Land Shield of the entire Phantom Spirit Continent, and the brilliance of the circular shield rapidly dimmed. Though a Fifth-Rank Level Starry Sea Floating Land was a rare sight and the Floating Land itself provided a stunningly endless supply of energy, it faced the combined full-force attack of a Sixth Rank, plus two peak Fifth Rank entities. Coupled with the Torch Warships renown for its powerful firepower, such a concerted attack naturally had a significant impact on the Floating Land Shield. Inside the Floating Land Shield, the horrified Phantom Spirit Clan watched with pale faces as the shield above them flickered. However, their response was swift. After a brief moment of shock, all Phantom Spirit Warships turned their hulls and began firing ferociously at the three enemy warships outside the Floating Land. Particularly after seeing that the Floating Land Shield above them had only dimmed greatly, without completely collapsing, the Phantom Spirit Clan quickly recovered from their shock, their faces lighting up with excitement. They were well aware that the Floating Land Shield was supported by the entirety of the Floating Land, and as long as it didnt collapse instantaneously, the terrifying energy supply of the Floating Land itself would soon restore it to its peak. Outside the Floating Land Shield, a barrage of fire fell upon the surface energy shields of the three warships, their luminance also gradually dimming. It was only because the energy shield components installed on the three warships were of such high Quality, with their Enhancement Levels being at least Sixth Rank, that they were able to hold out for a short time. In the group chat, the atmosphere wasnt as tense as the Phantom Spirit Clan had imagined. The three exchanged glances before the Immovable Ming King activated a special component on the warship. Meanwhile, hundreds of light-years away at the periphery of an asteroid belt, ten Zhulu Warships lay hidden in the void. At this moment, Clan Elder Song Tianshus flagship seemed to receive a transmission. He quickly spoke up in the group chat: Received a transmission from the Prime Ancestor, everyone pay attention, coordinates are XXXX, XXXX, initiate a spatial jump immediately. Dozens of seconds later, to the horror of the watching Phantom Spirit Clan on the continent, ten Song Family Zhulu Warships, each stretching over three thousand meters, appeared thousands of miles above the Phantom Spirit Continents airspace. Without waiting for them to react, a dozen pre-charged attacks suddenly burst forth. Though there were only a dozen or so attacks, each of them carried the Armor-Breaking Attribute. Boom! Boom! Boom! Amidst violent explosions, the already not fully recovered Floating Land Shield of the Phantom Spirit Continent abruptly manifested countless fine, web-like cracks. Though it had not completely collapsed, it was evident to any observer that the Floating Land Shield was on the verge of breaking. It was at this moment, seizing the opportunity, that the Song Familys Fearless Ship dashed forward fiercely. ` At the prow of the ship, an unknown transformation had occurred, creating a ram shimmering with silver light, and the entire warship was engulfed in the massive phantom of a Dragon Whale. Roar! The Dragon Whale let out a long cry as the Fearless Ship surged forward with unstoppable momentum, vowing to shatter the Floating Land Shield below in a single strike. At that moment, within the Floating Land Shield below, a dazzling silver light suddenly emerged. The leading fifth-rank Phantom Spirit Warship threw out a Silver Legendary Oddity. As a civilization that had inherited tens of thousands of years, how could they not have some trump cards up their sleeve? However, in the eyes of the Song Familys sixth-rank Clan Elder, this so-called trump card wasnt all that impressive. After all, his flagship was equipped with multiple components of gold quality. In terms of trump cards, a Silver Legendary Oddity didnt seem very threatening. The Silver Oddity thrown by the fifth-rank Phantom Spirit Warship quickly morphed into an arrow tens of thousands of meters long. Flickering with a chilling glow, one could imagine it indeed carried a formidable Armor-Breaking Effect. The silver arrow shot forth suddenly, piercing through the Floating Land Shield and heading straight for the Fearless Ship rushing below. To this, the Fearless Ship, which was hundred thousand meters in length, seemed as if it hadnt even registered the existence of the silver arrow; there was not the slightest hint of hesitation in its oncoming clash. In fact, the Song Family Clan Elder on board the Fearless Ship really didnt think much of this Silver Legendary Oddity. It wasnt that he was underestimating the enemy, but rather that in the Shattered Starry Sea, not every civilization could, like the Torch Warships of the Torch Civilization, bridge a gap of two great ranks to exploit a Starry Sea Oddity to its utmost potential. In fact, within the majority of civilizations, what determines the might of a Strange Object is not its inherent quality, but the power of the user. To put it simply, the strength of the creature using the Strange Object corresponds to the level of might the object can express. This arrow Oddity, despite being of Silver Quality and capable of unleashing a Seventh Rank level of might, was being wielded by a mere fifth-rank Phantom Spirit Warship. Therefore, even though it seemed intimidating, it was merely a fifth-rank level attack in reality. In the face of the Fearless Ships Energy Shield and Warship Armorboth enhanced to a Seventh Rank levelit would hardly be able to breach the defenses. Hum! The silver arrow collided with the Fearless Ship, and this trump card that the Phantom Spirit Civilization took pride in couldnt even penetrate the Dragon Whales phantom that enveloped the ship. It was repelled in an instant. The next second, a succession of clanging sounds followed. Beneath the intense tremors, a series of cracking noises ensued, until at last, the Floating Land Shield could hold on no longer. Beginning from the point of contact between the Fearless Ships ram and the Floating Land Shield, the entire shield began to fracture rapidly. And it didnt end there. After breaching the Floating Land Shield, the Fearless Ship didnt halt its advance but continued its charge towards the leading fifth-rank Phantom Spirit Warship below with somewhat diminished might. As the Floating Land Shield completely shattered, the entire Phantom Spirit Continents populace, including those within the fourth and fifth-rank Phantom Spirit Warships, wailed in agony. It was as if they had lost their last will to resist. Even with the enhancement from the Floating Lands Rule Power, they couldnt mount any significant resistance. Three fifth-rank Phantom Spirit Warships were held at bay by the Song Family Battleship and the Fearless Ship, while the other fourth-rank Phantom Spirit Warships clashed with the ten newly arrived Zhulu Warships. Initially, both sides managed to maintain a relative equilibrium in the battle. But as soon as the Song Familys Fearless Ship decisively eliminated a fifth-rank Phantom Spirit Warship, this fragile balance immediately collapsed, and what followed was nothing short of a unilateral slaughter. With the assistance of the now-free Fearless Ship, the remaining two fifth-rank Phantom Spirit Warships were quickly dealt with, and then it was the turn of the dozen or so fourth-rank ships. In a mere matter of minutes, over seventy percent of a level five civilizations peak combat force was utterly obliteratedtestament to the power of Torchlight Humanity. Considering that the Song Family was merely a family from a minor duchy within Torchlight Humanity, and yet capable of annihilation of an intermediate civilization so effortlessly, one can only imagine the terrifying strength of the entire Torch Human Civilization. Of course, the Song Family members didnt become arrogant because of this. Everyone was well aware that the reason this operation was so smooth was principally due to the efforts of the Clan Elder alone. It was the presence of the sixth-rank Fearless Ships full-strength intervention that made it possible to easily breach a Floating Land Shield of a level five Floating Land. Prior to the Elders centuries of seclusion, the Song Family would never have dared to contemplate acts against the Phantom Spirit Civilization. Chapter 602: 318: Sustainable Development - Ten Red Curios Chapter 602: Chapter 318: Sustainable Development C Ten Red Curios The battle at Phantom Spirit Continent concluded quickly, but that didnt mean things were going as smoothly for the other fleets of the Song Family. Lets not forget that beyond Phantom Spirit Continent, there were still two Fifth-Rank Phantom Spirit Warships in existence. One of them was being dealt with by another Fifth-Rank Battleship from the Song Family, with limited impact on the battle situation, but the second one was much more troublesome. Five thousand light-years away from Phantom Spirit Continent, three Zhulu Warships of the Song Family were doing their utmost to deal with a Phantom Spirit Warship that was ten thousand meters long. After more than ten minutes of battle, the energy shields on the exterior of the three Zhulu Warships had dimmed significantly, with one of them completely overloaded and now using the Dragon Whale State secret technique as a makeshift, weakened version of the energy shield. All three Zhulu Warships were engaged in their warship forms, with no one transforming into Mythical Mecha Form. ... With tens of thousands of years of accumulated experience, Torch Human Civilization had long since developed a comprehensive combat system. One of the most basic rules concerning Torch Warships, starting from the Zhulu Warship level, was: When fighting within Floating Land, give priority to engaging the enemy in Mythical Mech form. And when fighting in the infinite Starry Sea, prioritize fighting in warship form. This rule corresponds to the advantages inherent in each of the Torch Warships two forms. Suddenly, the Fifth-Rank Phantom Spirit Warship used some unknown means to fully charge its Super Railgun at the bow, which normally required a minute to charge, in just six seconds. The result was that the Zhulu Warship with its energy shield already completely overloaded had no time to react. In the next second, as the Super Railgun fired, it was obviously too late to try to dodge. Helplessly, the Clan Elder, who was the captain of the Zhulu Warship, could only boost the Power of Laws with all his might, making the ethereal Dragon Whale projection on the ships surface more solid. His flagships Warship Armor had activated its active defence feature earlier, and the energy shield was overloaded long ago, so all he could do now was to enhance the defence of the phantom Dragon Whale. Yet, even so, he had no sense of security. His mastery was of the Law of Light, and the Dragon Whale formed by the Dragon Whale State secret technique was not adept at defence, whereas the incoming strike was a terrifying Fifth-Rank Level attack. One could imagine that once this strike landed, the flagship guarded only by a phantom Dragon Whale faced a high risk of being sunk. At the critical moment, the other two Zhulu Warships nearby almost simultaneously sprang into action. One of them manifested spatial fluctuations around its hull and, in the next instant, bypassed the distance of over one hundred thousand meters to position itself directly in front of the Zhulu Warship with the overloaded energy shield. At the same time, its Orange Quality Warship Armor, enhanced to Fifth Rank, immediately activated its defence feature, a hefty layer of armor now hugging the ship, tightly encasing the warship within. Boom! The kilometer-wide annihilation light wave of the railgun struck first against its already dim energy shield of Red Quality, which only held up for a second before being completely overloaded. With no energy shield left to hinder it, the light wave then crashed onto the armor layer, inside the Zhulu Warship, alarming buzzers sounded urgently. While it was bearing the brunt of the railguns frontal attack, the other Zhulu Warship did not delay either. While the Fifth-Rank Phantom Spirit Warships attention was mainly on the opposite side, its Red Super Main Cannon rapidly charged, and a series of metallic grinding noises were heard from below the warship as an Orange Quality External Launcher, also enhanced to Fifth Rank, was activated. Just before the two Fifth-Rank attack components launched their assault, the warship fired a pale arrow-shaped mark. This arrow-shaped mark was triggered by an Orange Feature Component; once it marked a designated unit, it would immediately reduce the enemys Defence Attributes by thirty percent. The next second, the Red Super Main Cannon and the External Launcher both erupted simultaneously. But that wasnt all; to maximize the effect of this round of attacks, the Zhulu Warship rapidly transformed, quickly becoming a three-thousand-meter Mech Giant. In the Mech Giants hands was an Orange Long Halberd, where massive amounts of Space Law rapidly converged at the tip, finally condensing into a several-hundred-meters-long Void Halberd Light. As the Mech Giant swung the Long Halberd horizontally, the Void Halberd Light formed by Space Law shot out, leaving tiny cracks in the fabric of the Starry Sea Void wherever it passed. Three attacks landed one after another on the rear section of the Fifth-Rank Phantom Spirit Warship, causing a succession of booming echoes. All of this happened in the blink of an eye. It was in this split second that the tide of battle in the silent stellar space underwent a massive shift, the initiative that had been controlled by the Fifth-Rank Phantom Spirit Warship now quietly passed to the three Zhulu Warships of the Song Family. The annihilation light wave of the railgun ultimately failed to completely destroy the defence layer condensed by the Fifth-Rank Orange Warship Armor, meaning that all three of the Song Familys warships retained their combat power. Looking at the Fifth-Rank Phantom Spirit Warship itself, after having its Defence Attributes passively weakened by thirty percent, the subsequent three strikes caused significant damage to the warships thrusters at the rear. Having lost the boost from its thrusters, its speed was greatly weakened, which, in front of the three Zhulu Warships, was a significant vulnerability. Without the boost to its mobility, the Fifth-Rank Phantom Spirit Warship was like a massive target. No matter how resilient it was, under the relentless bombardment by the three Zhulu Warships, it could only be sunk over time. ... Back on Phantom Spirit Continent, receiving victorious reports from the various fleets of the clan, the three Clan Elders could finally rest easy and carry out the ultimate goal of this war in the Alien Star Domain. Chapter 603: 318: Sustainable Development - Ten Red Curios_2 Chapter 603: Chapter 318: Sustainable Development C Ten Red Curios_2 ` Extract a level 5 Floating Land Origin Core! The Phantom Spirit Continent, as a level 5 life-form Star Sea Floating Land, may not be as large as the Dragon Spine Continent, which is on the verge of reaching level 5 peak, but it still has a diameter of 6 light-years. On such a vast Floating Land, finding a suitable extraction point for the Floating Land Origin Core naturally isnt an easy task. Although the [Floating Land Origin Core Extraction Device] component can be activated at any location on this Floating Land to extract the Origin Core, in reality, there is a significant difference. It had already been tested on the Dragon Spine Continent that a suitable extraction location, which is closer to the Origin Core at the bottom of the Floating Land, can greatly reduce the time required for extraction. ... Now, enhanced to the fifth rank, the [Floating Land Origin Core Extraction Device] component normally takes 50 years to extract a portion of level 5 Floating Land Origin Core, but if a suitable location is found, this time could be reduced by half at most. Therefore, choosing the right extraction location is still very necessary. In the eastern central province of Phantom Spirit Continent, within the Cang Mang Mountains, three warships had successively docked amidst the mountain range. According to the display, its right here... If we carry out the extraction here, it will only take 22 years. Then let it be this place, Shiyuan, you will take care of the extraction. With these 22 years, including the two portions needed to promote to level 6 from level 5 peak, it should not exceed 50 years in total. Seventy years in total to exchange for a 20% success rate for the [Immovable Ming King]s promotion, such opportunities are indeed rare! Hearing the words of the ancestor from the Fearless Ship, Song Shiyuan nodded lightly. However, ancestor, what should be the extraction ratio set at? Or should we extract it entirely? Upon this question, the warship communication chat was momentarily silent, and a few seconds later, a reply came from the Fearless Ship: 60%, this ratio is just enough to allow this Floating Land to maintain stability at level 5 in the future without falling. Complete extraction may have a greater effect on the Dragon Spine Continent, but it definitely wouldnt directly promote it to level 6. The cost, though, would be the complete collapse of this Floating Land under our feet, which is too detrimental to both heaven and nature. Unless absolutely necessary, there is no need to take this step. Song Shiyuan nodded again and inwardly felt relieved. He, himself, would find it difficult to accept a total extraction. After all, without considering the merging of the Floating Land Origin Core, the birth of a level 5 Star Sea Floating Land normally takes at least tens of thousands of years. To destroy a level 5 Floating Land just for the immediate benefits truly isnt necessary. This method of draining the pond to catch all the fish is something that all civilizations in the Shattered Starry Sea tacitly avoid. After all, no matter how vast the Shattered Starry Sea is, if such unrestrained exploitation continues, it will eventually reach a point of complete exhaustion. And like now, only extracting 60% of the Floating Land Origin Core, the remaining 40% of the core will continue to absorb external free energy to replenish itself. In about a thousand years or so, it should be able to recover essentially. It may not return to its peak, but at the very least, it can nurture new resources and the like on the Floating Land again. Of course, creatures like the Void Demons and the Starry Sea Insect Race are not included in this; they only have the instinct to devour. Sustainable development? Whats that? Is it edible? With everything arranged, the [Immovable Ming King] battleship began to descend slowly and stopped in a valley. Song Shiyuan activated the [Floating Land Origin Core Extraction Device] immediately. Above the vault of heaven, the Fearless Ship and another battleship quickly ascended and soon disappeared into the sky of the Phantom Spirit Continent. In the next 22 years, the [Immovable Ming King] will stay on the Phantom Spirit Continent, and Song Shiyuan naturally cant leave, so they cant linger here for long. This operation saw the familys elites fully deployed, except for Song Xingru, who remained on the Chenxing Yang Continent. Now the Dragon Spine Continents defense was very vulnerable, and it was imperative for someone to go back to take charge. As for the Phantom Spirit Continent and the Phantom Spirit Star System, it is, after all, tens of thousands of years of accumulation by an intermediate civilization and holds tremendous developmental value. The family will continuously send more personnel to speed up the development of this star systems resources. Its not that the clan is unwilling to establish a new branch here for a slow and steady growth; rather, the Phantom Spirit Star System is not an area isolated from the outside world. To the north of this star system, there are many territories of intermediate civilizations, and among them are some races with sixth rank combat power. Because of this, the ancestors Fearless Ship will need to be stationed in the northern Star Domain for the next few decades to deter any potential probing from the north. Another battleship will return to the Dragon Spine Continent to take charge of the clans headquarters. ` ... Far away in the Golden Dragon Star Domain, Song Chi was naturally unaware of everything happening in his clan. Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, several months had gone by. This day, Song Chi rarely took a break from his daily cultivation and happily gave himself a day off. Last night, he had a minor breakthrough in the Space Law; his comprehension had increased from 0.35% to 0.36%. Although the improvement was not significant, it was still a cause for happiness for Song Chi. Every journey begins with a single step, and all progress is made from accumulation, moreover, every increase in comprehension now would be returned tenfold upon breaking through to Fourth Rank. Another key piece of information was that this breakthrough occurred just one month before the Shield of the Immortal Domain Floating Land Fragment would weaken, making it impossible to continue cultivating at will as before. Because the Imperial Family of Chenxing could at any moment open the Teleportation Star Gate to the Dusk Star Domain, missing it would mean he would have to travel there himself. The Dusk Star Domain was not close to the Golden Dragon Star Domain, a distance not traversable in a mere month. Unless the Cang Qiong was fitted with higher quality warp components. With this in mind, Song Chi did not continue his retreat; he left Sky Rush Valley and hurried to the Dragon Spine Shops. Song Yufengs personal office. Song Chi quickly inquired about the acquisition of Starry Sea Oddities. Previously, in just twenty days, he had acquired a total of three Red Curios. Now, with over five months having passed, he was somewhat expectant of Song Yufengs results. However, the answer wasnt very satisfying; perhaps the significant effects from the first twenty days were due to it being the initial acquisition. Subsequent to that, the past five or so months had seen much less success. Of course, the base number of Torch Ship Captains from Chenxing Yang Continent was there, so even if the acquisition effect couldnt keep pace with the very first, Song Yufeng still had stockpiled 10 Red Curios, over 40 Orange Oddities, more than a hundred purples, and countless whites and blues. Upon a thorough inventory check, Song Chi found that the Oddities handed to him by Song Yufeng astonishingly exceeded four digits. Less than half a year, four-digit Oddities, and these are just the ones that cant be converted into ship components. The convertible ones will only be more numerous. Indeed... the population base is the greatest wealth of a power, Song Chi mused internally, but then he added another sentence. Of course, this population base refers to the kind that is self-sustaining, without needing support from oneself... Why? That was simple. Within various powers, having more people isnt always better. After all, all Torch Ship Captains need resources to support them in the early stages, and if something goes wrong in the Alien Star Domain, it would all be for naught. Therefore, among the various powers, many opt for a half-population, half-elite strategy. After depositing all these Oddities into the Ruins Market Oddity Exchange Shop, Song Chi took out a sum of Floating Land Origin and handed it to Song Yufeng to continue the acquisition on his behalf. Of course, as time went on, the effect of this acquisition would only weaken, but Song Chi still wanted to persist. Being the owner of Zhu Tian Ruins Market, each acquisition of an Oddity was making him money, though the conversion might take longer, he could wait. Besides the issue of Starry Sea Oddities acquisition, Song Chi quickly changed the topic. By the way, has there been any change in Holy Star City recently? Have any foreign powers appeared? Chapter 604: 319: Convergence of Storms - Gathering from All Sides Chapter 604: Chapter 319: Convergence of Storms C Gathering from All Sides Already highly attentive to the matter and having received many secret messages, Song Yufeng replied immediately: Your Highness, indeed, many forces have arrived in Chenxing Yang Continent in the past few months, not just from within the principality, but also from other principalities, and even the major forces from Yaohan Kingdom ... As he spoke, Song Yufeng tapped on the Quantum Communication Bracelet on his left arm, and soon a clear holographic screen displaying the information of multiple forces appeared in front of Song Chi. [Golden Dragon Zhao Clan Battleship [Heavenly Frost Xuanlong], carrying Zhao Clans current Second and Third Sequence in person.] [Golden Shark Chen Clan Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship arrived a month ago with the First Sequence.] [Golden Horn Lu Clans current Second Sequence Lu Yuankong has also been suspected to appear...] ... ... [Battleship of the Qi Family of the Southern Qi Principality Royal Family carried the Fourth Prince and arrived half a month ago.] [Yaohan Kingdom Eastern Region Consortium Battleship comes with the consortiums pride.] [Yaohan Kingdom Stark Ducal Family current Third Sequence Anderson Stark arrived at Chenxing Yang Continent two months ago!] ... Looking at the list of information on the projection screen, Song Chi pondered. Just based on the forces that had already arrived, the lineup could be described as luxurious. From this, one could also see that the value of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment of the Dusk Star Domain was still extremely high; otherwise, it would not have been possible to attract so many forces. Setting aside the forces within the principality, like those from Southern Qi Principality and Yaohan Kingdom, they are far more than just tens of thousands of light-years away from Chenxing Principality. Distances of hundreds of thousands of light-years, even if one could use long-distance Teleportation Star Gates along the way, the time required is certainly not short. Without sufficient attraction, it would be impossible for these forces to gather together. Having confirmed this, Song Chis curiosity about the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment grew even greater. ... A week later, a message came from the Chenxing Imperial Family that the Teleportation Star Gate to the Dusk Star Domain would officially open the next day, and all forces wishing to go to the Dusk Star Domain must gather by tomorrow morning. As soon as the news spread, the entire Chenxing Yang Continent was instantly stirred. Not just the various forces, but the matter of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment had already been widely discussed; all ordinary Torch Ship Captains were also aware of it. However, although it was known that the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment would open again, not everyone had the opportunity to enter. According to the discussions among the Chenxing Clan and other major forces of the principality, there are only 100 entry slots reserved for all ordinary Torch Ship Captains, and the specifics of the distribution did not require arrangement by the major forces. The next day, Cang Qiong set off early, accompanied by Ru Zus [Purple Moon Chant] and dozens of Second and Third Rank clan members from the family, exactly 50 people including Song Chi. These were the Song Family members Dinghai Song Family had selected to enter the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment this time. Outside Chenxing Yang Continent, closer to Chenxing Yin Continent, was a stretch of starry sky. This place was the only mid-distance Teleportation Star Gate of the Chenxing Principality. Because it was not frequently opened, the number of warships passing by was very few on regular days, but today was completely different. Warships at least one hundred meters in length gathered in this starry space, among them many a thousand, three thousand, or even ten thousand meters long Torch Warships, almost completely filling the space. In front of the mid-distance Teleportation Star Gate, leading the way were two monstrous Fearless Ships, each one hundred thousand meters longthe Chenxing Imperial Familys [White Night Chenxing] and Golden Horn Lu Clans [Golden Light Dominance]. Flanking these two Fearless Ships were a host of ten thousand meter long Battleships. As gazes moved across these Warships, the communication chat groups of the many Second and Third Rank Warships behind had already exploded with discussions. It turns out to be our principalitys two Fearless Ships leading the pack. Werent there people from the Stark Family and the Yaohan Kingdom Eastern Region Consortium as well? Not a single Fearless Ship present? Nonsense, do you think Fearless Ships are as common as cabbages? Even among the large forces of the Yaohan Kingdom, the number of Fearless Ships can be counted on one hand, and they are also needed to guard important Star Domains under their control. How could they be sent out so lightly? Right, and besides, please get one thing straight: the Fragment Shield of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment is entering a weakening phase. Its enough to tear it apart with three Fearless Ships plus a host of Battleships. Theres no need for more Fearless Ships to take action. ... Within the group of Warships, Cang Qiong and a group of Song Family Warships had gathered together, not joining in the unsubstantive private chat. At this moment, a beeping sound suddenly came through, turning heads to see that it was Song Beis Northern that had initiated a private chat. After connecting, words of gratitude immediately came from the other end. Song Chi Bro, I havent had the chance to thank you yet for the help before... Song Chi wasnt concerned, instead he replied with a smile: No need to stand on ceremony with family, but whats the deal with you and Annie from the Dusk Family? Hearing Song Chi bring up this matter, Song Bei scratched his head embarrassedly, and after a weak response, he said: Well, how should I put it, since I failed the familys sequence contest, I came to the Golden Dragon Star Domain. Afterwards, by a stroke of luck, I ventured on an expedition to the Alien Star Domain with Sister Annie, and then we gradually got to know each other better. Quietly listening to the other sides story and judging that it didnt seem like a deliberate arrangement from the opposite party, Song Chi set aside his other thoughts and encouraged Song Bei. Not bad, keep it up. If you can make the current sequencer of the Dusk Marquis Family a wife of the Song Family, Im sure it would make the Clan Elders faces shine. Go for it! Chapter 605: 319: A Gathering of Heroes·All Parties Converge_2 Chapter 605: Chapter 319: A Gathering of HeroesAll Parties Converge_2 As Song Chi spoke, the Song Bei on the other side became increasingly embarrassed. Although he had a good impression of Annie, this was the first time someone had been so direct with him in person. While chatting, the mid-distance teleportation star gate in front finally began to charge, and all the warships in the starry sky slowly started moving toward the star gate. Despite the frightening number of warships gathered in the starry sky, the diameter of this mid-distance star gate was also astonishing; it was not difficult to accommodate and teleport all warships at once. Once all the warships had entered the star gate, the charging of the entire star gate also quickly ended, followed by an amazing diameter of white light shooting upwards. The next second, the neatly suspended innumerable warships within the star gate all simultaneously plunged into intense weightlessness. Accompanied by violent spatial fluctuations, all the warships disappeared from their original location. In the southern part of the principality, nearly ten thousand light-years from the Golden Dragon Star Domain, lay the Dusk Star Domain. ... As the pioneer territory of the Dusk Marquis family, the Dusk Star Domain, just like the Dinghai Star Domain, nominally belonged to the Chenxing Principality, but in reality, it was the personal domain of the Dusk Marquis family, which had absolute control over this star domain with a diameter exceeding two thousand light-years. Today, intense spatial fluctuations emitted from the mid-distance star gate transfer station in the northern part of the star domain, followed by an astonishing number of Torch warships appearing within the Dusk Star Domain. This location was still hundreds of light-years away from the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, so the group of warships did not linger long and activated spatial jumps one after another. A few days later, in the Dusk Star Domain, Fragment Star Region. As the location of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, this star region was simply named the Fragment Star Region. Song Chi did not know when the Torch Ship captains of the Dusk Star Domain had arrived; by the time the Cangqiong arrived, the group of Torch warships from the Dusk Star Domain were already there, led by the flagship of the Dusk Marquis, also a sixth-rank Fearless-class Torch warship. Compared to the Golden Horn Lu Clans [Radiant Golden Vessel], the flagship of the Dusk Marquis could only be considered an up-and-comer, but none dared to underestimate it. Because everyone in the Chenxing Principality knew very well that the Dusk Marquis must have had an unusual encounter. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to advance his flagship to sixth rank in just over two thousand years. Because outsiders did not know exactly what opportunity he had obtained or what kind of trump cards were on his warship, the Dusk Marquis became ever more mysterious. All right, the time is almost up. All Zhulu warships and those of higher ranks listen to our three commands and get ready to act against the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Shield, said the voice of the elder of the Golden Horn Lu Clan in the group chat. Duke Rosetta had not come personally, so naturally, he was the main commander here, given that his flagship had been upgraded to a Fearless-class for the longest period, even longer than the Dusk Marquiss flagship and the [White Night Chenxing] combined. In the main control room of the Cangqiong, as this voice sounded, Song Chi once again turned his gaze towards the distant block enveloped in the circular energy shield, which completely obscured the interior view of the Floating Land... Fragment. Even if one could not capture the entire picture of the other party, the specifications of the Floating Land Shield itself allowed for a preliminary estimate of its rough area. They called it a Floating Land Fragment, but Song Chi estimated that the diameter of this fragment would not be less than tens of millions of kilometers, far exceeding the area of a third-rank Starry Sea Floating Land, making it hard to imagine that it was just a tiny fragment broken off from another Starry Sea Floating Land. Outside this Floating Land Fragment, the circular light shield covering it entirely was even more astonishing; a significant amount of Mysterious power circulated above it, with a great deal of Floating Land Rule Power adhering to the shield, providing terrifying defence to this Floating Land Fragment Shield. Just with one distant glance, Song Chi instinctively felt it was invincible, and that was the weakened state of the Fragment Shield; one could only speculate how formidable the defence must be at its peak. ` No wonder they say that even Rosetta Duke and the Lu Family ancestor, when they combined their full strength, couldnt even slightly harm the Fragment Shield at its peak... With a sigh in his heart, Song Chi instinctively thought that this was just a small piece that had broken away from the main Floating Land, and immediately felt a sense of alarm, struggling to remain calm. Merely a fragment of the Floating Land possessed such might; one could imagine just how terrifying the Immortal Realm Continent behind it must be. A seventh-rank Floating Land probably wouldnt qualify; it would have to be at least of the eighth rank, a life-form type within the Starry Sea Floating Land. Only a Floating Land of this level could contain such fearsome power. While he was lost in thought, the Fearless Ships, nearly ten battleships, and dozens of Zhulu Warships simultaneously launched an assault, unleashing terrifying attacks from the Super Main Cannons at the bow, charging violently towards the distant Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Shield. These nearly a hundred attacks consecutively hit the same point on the Floating Land Fragment Shield, with their terrifying might continuously bombarding the already severely weakened Energy Shield; it wasnt long before the Fragment Shield could no longer withstand it. Crack, crack, crack! As the subtle sounds of fracturing reached the ears of all the Torch Ship Captains present, a myriad of cracks followed soon after. But dont think it was over just yet; the resilience of this Floating Land Fragment Shield was far beyond imagination. At the moment, this was merely a sign of slight fracturing. To truly tear open a small hole in the shield, which would allow the subsequent cruisers to enter and exit, the Zhulu Warships, battleships, and Fearless Ships needed to continue their bombardment. One day later, more and more cracks appeared on the Floating Land Fragment Shield, resembling an ever-expanding web. Yet, it still showed no sign of tearing apart completely. After three days, it was still the same; the only difference was the cracks on the shield had widened considerably. On the seventh day, these cracks finally shattered completely, opening a fissure over a kilometer in diameter on the Floating Land Fragment Shield. Just as all the escort ship and cruiser captains were getting excited, the voice of the Lu Family ancestor once again echoed through the space. Alright, this fissure will only last for half a year. Everyone must return within half a year; otherwise, bear the consequences. Hearing this icy statement, a chill ran through everyone, and the excitement and impulse in their hearts slightly subsided. As for the outcome of not returning within the set time, everyone was clear, as such situations had occurred before, and the results were almost always extremely cruel. The weakening period of this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Shield may only last one or two hundred years, which for the Cruiser Captains with a lifespan of six hundred years might seem acceptable; but this had nothing to do with lifespan or time. It was about the unimaginable dangers contained within the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment itself; although there were many opportunities, the key question was whether one had the life to seize them. Forget one or two hundred years; even spending just two or three years within could mean a nine out of ten chance of death. Historically, cruisers that had lingered inside mostly ended up sinking, over ninety percent of them. Only a handful managed to come out when the Floating Land Fragment Shield opened for the second time. Moreover, these few people mostly shared one trait: during those one or two hundred years, they had mostly dared not to explore afar, instead staying within relatively safe areas, biding their time for decades or even a century, which allowed them to last until the second opening of the Floating Land Fragment Shield. If that were all, perhaps people wouldnt be so frightened. The temptation of incredible opportunities was not small, and if one could use this as a method, further assisted by remotely-controlled Soldier Figurines to slowly explore, it wouldnt be unacceptable. The crux of the matter was that within this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Shield, it was impossible to commence exploration of the Alien Star Domain, which meant that the Torch Ship Captains staying within would be unable to improve their strength or foundation for the nearly two hundred years to come. This was the most unsettling point. Nearly two hundred years without any advancement in strength essentially cut off a Cruiser Captains path to further advancement. ` Chapter 606: 320: Immortal Domain Formation Patterns Chapter 606: Chapter 320: Immortal Domain Formation Patterns ` Alright, hurry up, everyone get in! With these words from the Lu Familys patriarch, all the Torch Ship Captains about to enter the Fragment regained their senses and began to enter in an orderly fashion. Ranked at the front were naturally the forces of the five great households of the Chenxing Principality, as well as the Torch Ship Captains who had come from afar from the Yaohan Kingdom. As a member of the Dinghai Song Family and part of the direct lineage of the current generation of the Song Family, Song Chi was also among the first batch to enter. However, before entering, he received a provocative communication from the Stark Family. It was not from Anlok, but from Andrei Stark, who came after him. ... Towards this third in line of todays Stark Family, Song Chi could guess the reason why the other side was so eager to come from the Yaohan Kingdom. It was nothing more than the fact that he had previously crushed Anlok with overwhelming force, causing the Stark Family to lose face, so they had hastily dispatched Andrei Stark over. If he wasnt mistaken, this man was bound to trouble him eventually. Although he was aware of this, Song Chi didnt take it to heart. With the current configuration of the Cang Qiong, it was difficult for any warship of the same rank to contend with it. If it had been the first in line from the Stark Family, he might have been a bit more interested. As for the third in line, not so much. Seeing Song Chis indifference, the Andrei Stark inside the warship felt a great insult, his gaze towards the Cang Qiong, wrapped in the Five-Colored Light Shield, was filled with chilling coldness. But no matter how angry he was, he could only hold back for now. He wasnt foolish enough to make a move in front of the patriarchs of the Chenxing Principalitys major forces. With the engines roaring, Song Chi controlled the Cang Qiong and passed through the crack into the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. The moment he passed through the shields crack, the scene inside the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment unfolded before his eyes, which was quite different from the misty, sanctified view of the Immortal Lands that he had imagined from past movies and TV dramas. What met his eyes were shattered lands, severed mountain ranges, and the sky was filled with cracks and a variety of Patterns of Laws, some of which were nothing but a mess of scars. Of course, he had some understanding of this before. In the nearly two thousand years, hundreds if not thousands of the Song Family members had entered the Fragment and naturally recorded some of the conditions inside. And these were not just rough records. Turning his gaze away from the broken lands below, his eyes kept flickering. Although he was prepared, actually seeing this scene of extreme destruction still made it difficult to remain calm. This Floating Land Fragment was at least part of an 8th level Starry Sea Floating Land. The magnitude of destruction inflicted upon an 8th level Starry Sea Floating Land indicated just how terrifying the battle from the unknown ages past must have been and what kind of horrifying combat power the parties involved possessed. Without dwelling on these thoughts, Song Chi focused his attention on the map projected by the Quantum Communication Bracelet in his hands. This detailed map is the result of successive generations of the Song Family entering this Floating Land Fragment over the past two thousand years, recording and supplementing it step by step. It recorded some special regions on the Fragment below. He easily spotted multiple marked areas on the map. Large Void Rift Zone (Extremely Dangerous) Dense Distribution Area of Traces of Law (Extremely Dangerous) Map of Routes Directing to the Northeastern Area of the Floating Land Fragment (Relatively Safe) Immortal Sect Ruins of Dustless Sect (Relatively Dangerous) Beast Breeding Secret Realm of Dustless Sect (Value almost none after exploration by various forces) ... His sight moved continuously as Song Chi eliminated many regions one after another. Although most of the areas marked on the map had been explored many times and were mostly of little value, Song Chi still did not dare overlook a single detail. This was a territory even more vast than a 3rd level Floating Land, plus, with the Traces of Law scattered across the Vault of Heaven, randomly wandering without a plan would not only pose a risk of danger, but also made the probability of finding the relics of the various sects in the Immortal Realm Continent incredibly slim without any guidance. Even spending the entire six months of time on travel was highly possible. After checking the map, Song Chi eventually set his gaze on the Immortal Sect Ruins of Dustless Sect. In the maps annotation, the Immortal Sect Ruins of Dustless Sect were not too far from the current location of Cang Qiong, and it was also an unexplored ruin that had a small probability of containing High-Rank Oddities. Once he set a goal, Song Chi did not dawdle, following the safe route marked on the map as he flew slowly. Although it was a safe route, no one could guarantee that it would be completely free of any danger, so it was impossible for Song Chi to let the Cang Qiong rush forward without any care. However, before the Cang Qiong started its journey, he conducted an important test. He applied a layer of Plasma Monomer Shield to himself and took out a [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. He then activated the Law enhancement effect of the token. In an instant, Song Chis whole bodys aura surged, and a Fourth Rank Level energy fluctuation spread from his body. Feeling the surging power within his body, Song Chi took a deep breath. Then with a shift in his spirit, the [Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank] within the Ancestral Torch was activated. At this moment, his entire spirit was focused on his body. Whats the greatest constraint in this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment? Its nothing but the fact that Space Beacons cannot be set within it, and the spatial transport capabilities of the Torch Warships also cannot cross the outer Fragment Shield to freely enter and exit. Otherwise, the major power patriarchs of the Chenxing Principality would likely have already scoured everything clean from this Fragment. ` Chapter 607: 320: Immortal Domain Formation Patterns_2 Chapter 607: Chapter 320: Immortal Domain Formation Patterns_2 Based on this, if the Ruins Market Secret Realm could be free of such constraints, and a Spatial Anchor Point were set up, then Song Chi could freely use the Ruins Market as a transfer point and come and go from this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment as he pleased in the future. In this way, he would have plenty of time to explore the entire Floating Land Fragment. Accompanied by a familiar pulling force enveloping his body, Song Chis face lit up with joy, and immediately his figure quietly vanished within the Cang Qiong. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, realizing he had indeed successfully entered the Ruins Market, Song Chi felt a deep excitement welling up inside him. Now, he could truly explore the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment whenever he wished without having to worry about the constraints of time. When he exited the Ruins Market again, the smile on Song Chis face had already faded, for he still needed to confirm one last thing. The setting of the Spatial Anchor Point. ... Inside the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, Space Beacons were ineffective, and strictly speaking, the Spatial Anchor Points of the Ruins Market were also a kind of special Space Beacon. If they too were subject to the constraints of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, then all his previous joy would be for naught. Thinking this, Song Chi was already praying silently in his heart. The value of this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment was immeasurable it could even be compared to the flagship of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family. If he were to miss such an opportunity, Song Chi would find it completely unacceptable. With a mix of anxiety and anticipation, he found a suitable area and tentatively set down the Spatial Anchor Point which was originally placed at the Sky Rush Valley. The next second, delight appeared on his face, and this time he didnt hide it at all because the Spatial Anchor Point had been successfully set up. This meant that the last restriction on his unfettered exploration of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment was now lifted. Returning to the Ruins Market once more and actively activating this Spatial Anchor Point, only when he truly appeared at the location of the Spatial Anchor Point did Song Chi completely confirm its usability. Indeed, the standing of Zhu Tian Ruins Market far surpasses imagination... The true body of this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment was at least an eighth-rank Floating Land, its standing already beyond imagination which is why it could restrict the effectiveness of all spatial-related components. Since the Ruins Market was not affected by it, this meant that the standing of the Ruins Market itself was even higher, and that was one of the reasons for Song Chis excitement. The Zhu Tian Ruins Market was his most fundamental and important ace up his sleeve; the higher its standing, it also implied that the heights he could reach as the Ruins Market Lord would be higher too. By comparison, this was the most gratifying event. Only after a good while did Song Chi suppress the joy in his heart, as the Cang Qiong once again slowly moved toward the Dustless Sect Immortal Sect ruins. Although there would be ample time for him to explore later, he couldnt waste the current half-year, and exploration that needed to be done had to continue otherwise, if discovered by outsiders, it could arouse suspicion. Boom, boom, boom!!! On his way through, even though Song Chi had already slowed down to the slowest speed and had dispatched all the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to scout ahead, he still triggered an excellently concealed Law trace in the midst. This sudden Law outbreak caused the Warship Armor of the Cang Qiong to sustain 30% damage, and the warship itself also sustained some damage. Despite the Warship Armor of the Cang Qiong having been enhanced to the fifth rank, the Law traces spread throughout the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment were astounding in their might far exceeding those battlefields of the Ancient Star Domain. Clearly, the beings that left these Law traces were far stronger than those suspected fifth-rank unknown creatures they encountered before. Allowing the Neutron Star Core Pulse feature to repair the armor layer, the Cang Qiongs speed became even slower. Since Song Chi had already established that he could enter the Floating Land Fragment at any time in the future, the sense of urgency in his heart had long since dissipated and now, he was more concerned with safety above all else. Under such careful advancement, it took a full two months for the Cang Qiong to finally reach the Dustless Sect Immortal Sect ruins. Looking at the scattered, broken giant mountains and various damaged white jade pillars, Song Chi could imagine what kind of paradise this place must have been in the unknown past. However, time changes everything, and even a powerful civilization like the Immortal Realm had long been obliterated in the long river of time. Just what kind of existence was it that eradicated the Immortal Realm civilization... Muttering to himself, Song Chi didnt rush to search, considering that the collapsed boulders spanned an area of a hundred thousand kilometers. If he were to search every corner, being rewarded within just a few months would be nothing short of a miracle. For such a situation, the Cang Qiong just happened to have a targeted component. As the same-named feature of [Peeping Spirit Eyes] was activated, Song Chi fell into waiting. [Peeping Spirit Eyes], now strengthened to the fifth rank, had the ability to detect the presence of Starry Sea Oddities of Red Quality and below within a certain range, far more quickly and precisely than blundering around like a headless fly. Once the detection charging time ended, an undetectable wave of detection spread from the Cang Qiong, and soon Song Chi obtained the details of most of the oddities within the entire Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. The range that the fifth-rank [Peeping Spirit Eyes] could detect had reached an astounding level, such that even 1/10th of its capacity was enough to cover the entire Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. However, staring at the radar map displaying the number, quality, and distribution of oddities, Song Chis face did not show much joy; instead, it was filled with disappointment. Four Red Curios, eighteen Orange Oddities, and a number of Purple and lesser oddities. Seeing the result, Song Chi was very disappointed. A piece of Floating Land of at least the eighth rank only yielded four Red Curios? Even if it had already been explored several times by the principality, this outcome was far below Song Chis expectations. Yet on second thought, he felt something wasnt quite right. If this was the case, it would mean that after the multiple explorations, the value of this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment had been nearly completely looted by the Chenxing Principality. So why then would the Yaohan Kingdom and other principality powers come all this way from tens of thousands of light-years away? Just for a few Red Curios? Could it be that there are still many Silver Legendary Oddities within this fragment? Only in this way can it explain why powerhouses like the Stark Family and Eastern Region conglomerates from the Yaohan Kingdom would come all the way here... Murmuring, another thought emerged in Song Chis mind. Otherwise, it would mean that [Peeping Spirit Eyes] only detected a small portion of the Red Curios, and the bigger prize went undetected... If thats the case, then there must be something affecting the detection of [Peeping Spirit Eyes]. What could it be? After pondering for a while and unable to find an answer, Song Chi stopped overthinking and returned his gaze to the ruins of the Dustless Sect Immortal Sect before him. In the radar maps display, one of the Red Epic Treasures was located within the ruins of the Dustless Sect Immortal Sect. Swish swish swish! Numerous Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, guided by three brainwave imprints, slowly advanced toward the direction where the Red Curio was located. As for the Cang Qiong, it followed the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines at a slow pace under Song Chis control, approaching the target in the safest way possible. On the way, Song Chi didnt notice anything abnormal, although three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines accidentally triggered hidden Law traces and were instantly annihilated by the terrifying outburst of the Laws. A few hours later, Song Chi, whose expression had remained unchanged inside the Cang Qiong, suddenly sharpened his eyes as the group of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to his front left was repelled by an inexplicable screen of light and abruptly stopped. Looking at the obscure light screen rising in the distance, Song Chis heart skipped a beat, thinking he had found the source affecting the radar detection of [Peeping Spirit Eyes]. Staring at the obscure light screen, Song Chi muttered to himself, Could this be, Formation Patterns from the Immortal Cultivation system? Chapter 608: 321: [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] Chapter 608: Chapter 321: [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] The luminance of this formations light screen had already dimmed to the extreme, but Song Chi recognized it immediately. The reason being, in his previous life, he had been an avid fan of fantasy xianxia novels, and had imagined protective formations like the Sect-protecting Formation and Spirit Gathering Formation numerous times, so he subconsciously blurted it out. As his gaze swept over the faint light screen before him, Song Chi noticed that compared to the torch warships surface energy shield, this formations light screen took on a hemispherical shape, relying on the grounds inscribed formation base to protect the unknown space within, as it had done for tens of thousands of years. Even now, though it had dimmed to the utmost, he could still feel the tremendous pressure emanating from it. The reason he hadnt detected it earlier was that the formations light screen was in a hidden state; after it was activated by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, the indescribable pressure began to spread. Enveloped by this pressure, even with the barrier of both componentsthe Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield and Neutron Star Core Armorinside the warship, Song Chi still felt as if his body became more than twice as heavy. ... Now that his Guidance Technique had reached Third Rank, this doubling of gravity was negligible, but the focus was never about the gravity itself! The key actually lay in the formations light screen itself. Mere traces of might that had scattered were still able to penetrate through the silver energy shield and red warship armor, both enhanced to Fifth-Rank Level, and reach inside Cangqiong, meaning the true rank of the formations light screen in front had to be at least of the Sixth Rank Level. Furthermore, this was after it had already been greatly weakened, so one could only imagine just how terrifying the rank of this unknown formation was at its peak. Recalling all Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chi activated Cangqiongs main and secondary cannons. Was it just his overthinking, or was the unknown formation truly formidable? Taking action to probe it would reveal the truth. Sword Light Phantasms, Electromagnetic Thunderballs, Soul-Extinguishing Beams... a variety of attacks struck the dim light screen one after another, causing ripples of varying strengths to emerge on its surface. But even these attacks, almost all of which possessed Fifth Rank might, failed to cause significant damage to the formation light screen C the incredibly dim light screen showed no signs of collapsing. Song Chi could only make some basic conjectures from the subtle changes in the light and shadow. What can be ascertained now is that the attacks can indeed weaken the might of the formation light screen, though the effect is hard to define; it would require a lengthy period of attrition... Secondly, the formation light screen has at least Sixth Rank Peak energy level, which means that the attacks from the Shadow Breaker Cannon can accelerate its weakening. As he pondered, the attack from Cangqiong did not pause. Given the Rank of the formation guarding it, the items inside couldnt possibly be simple. According to clan records, a Silver Miraculous Item had once been found in the Dustless Sect Ruins, and that was just what was known openly; there might be even higher ranked items hidden there. At the bow position, the two main cannons were continuously gathering light; suddenly, Song Chis gaze shifted as the radar screen showed multiple warships rapidly approaching the Dustless Sect Ruins. His mind racing, Song Chi weighed whether to continue. After a while, he voluntarily stopped the attack and turned the warship toward the area where the Red Curio had been previously located. Looking back, as Cangqiong ceased its attack, the dim formation pattern continued for about several dozen seconds and then vanished into the void once again, as if it had never appeared. Witnessing this, a look of as expected appeared in Song Chis eyes; he was not at all surprised. He had previously guessed that the formation likely had a hiding feature; otherwise, no matter how strong its defense was, after being explored by the various powers of Chenxing Principality over a dozen times, it could not have persisted to this day. Since breaking off from the Immortal Realm Continent, God knows how many years had passed, and because of the lack of maintenance, the might of all the formation light screens had long since been reduced to a fraction of their original strength. It would not be too difficult to eradicate the remaining might with joint efforts. Thus, only if the formation had special hiding abilities could it have been preserved till this day. As for the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, it was probable that they had detected and triggered this formation light screens existence due to their proficiency in spatial power. Without the barrier of the formation light screen, Cangqiong encountered no further incidents, and it did not take long for Song Chi to collect the Red Curio detected by the Peeping Spirit Eyes. Unfortunately, it could not be converted into warship components and had to be placed in the Oddity Exchange Shop later. After obtaining the Red Curio, Song Chi did not activate the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon. He could detect the movement of the approaching warships through the radar from the very beginning. Since the others had already noticed the presence of Cangqiong a long time ago, activating the Mirage Shadow feature now would seem rather like deceiving oneself. As time passed, it was several hours later when four cruisers appeared in Song Chis field of vision. Lu YuanKong and Lu Chuan of the Golden Horn Lu Clan, and two legitimate descendants from the Li Clan, it turns out to be them... Upon recognizing their identities, Song Chi appeared somewhat surprised, yet also found it reasonable. After all, there were already rumors that the Li Clan was supported by the Golden Horn Lu Clan, and now it seemed those rumors were likely true. But what are they doing together at the Lichen Sect Ruins? Such an obvious joint appearance doesnt seem to be without purpose! Mulling over this, Cangqiong had already received a series of beeps indicating a communication request. Once the communication was established, the projections of four individuals promptly appeared before Song Chi. Chapter 609: 321: [Spirit Beast Secret Realm]_2 Chapter 609: Chapter 321: [Spirit Beast Secret Realm]_2 ` Before he could speak, the voice of Lu Yuankong from the Golden Horn Lu Clan came first: Song Chi? Ive often heard various rumors about you recently, and I never expected our first meeting to be here! Song Chi nodded and greeted the four with a smile. Across from him, Lu Yuankong and Lu Chuan exchanged glances and after a private conversation, they decided to speak up: Our two families target this time is the Spirit Beast Secret Realm of the Dustless Sect. This secret realm was discovered by an uncle of our Lu Family during the last opening. Song Chi, would you be interested in exploring it together? ... According to what that uncle in the family said, this Spirit Beast Secret Realm is a primordial secret realm that houses creatures of the fifth and sixth rank. Its quite dangerous, which is why they have called upon the direct descendants of the Godly Wind Li Clan. Moreover, its still uncertain when Song Chi will depart. Rather than dragging this out, it would be better to come forward with the invitation. Otherwise, if they keep dragging on, half a year wont be enough to waste, and they cant wait for the next weakening period of the Floating Land Fragment Shield, can they? Bearing this in mind, the two decided to directly invite Song Chi. After hearing this, Song Chi indeed developed quite an interest. The Song Familys records on the Floating Land Fragment did not mention this Spirit Beast Secret Realm. According to what the other party said, it seems it was also only discovered during the previous opening. A primordial level secret realm is undoubtedly valuable, and he naturally would not refuse. Of course, the key point was that he would be able to enter and leave the Floating Land Fragment without limit. As long as he could ascertain the location of this secret realm, he could continue to explore it in the future. Seeing Song Chi nod in agreement, Lu Yuankong quickly sent over an attribute diagram. Spirit Contract lv50 Quality: Orange Feature: Spirit Oath ... After viewing the attribute panel, Song Chi realized it was an extremely rare type of confidentiality agreement component. It could create special verbal agreements, after which all beings who signed the agreement would keep specified matters confidential for the duration of the agreement. The content of the Spirit Oath that Lu Yuankong drafted was also simple, just one short sentence. [One must not disclose the existence of the Spirit Beast Secret Realm in any manner!] [Duration of the agreement: One thousand years] At first glance at this agreement, to tell the truth, Song Chi was quite surprised; after all, such components were extremely rare. However, he didnt feel too much resentment towards the confidentiality agreement. Not being allowed to disclose it to outsiders did not conflict with his plan for continuous exploration of the secret realm on his own. Once Song Chi formally signed his name on the Spirit Oath, it officially took effect, and Lu Yuankong completely set his mind at ease. Under his lead, a fleet of five warships swiftly sped toward the designated area. Good, its not the area of that formation pattern screen... Seeing that the destination was different from the location of the formation pattern screen he had encountered earlier, Song Chi subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. The five cruisers moved slowly, and finally arrived at their ultimate destination two days later. It was still within the hundred thousand kilometers range of the Lichen Sect Ruins, but the region beneath them was clearly more central than where Song Chi had found the formation pattern screen, which was relatively farther back. This is the place. The entrance to the secret realm is within a special formation pattern, but you neednt worry about that with the special component on this ship. However, I need to make something clear beforehand... This Spirit Beast Secret Realm is quite vast, with no less than a dozen creatures of the sixth rank and even more of the fifth rank. Therefore, once we enter, its imperative not to stray from the group. Its safest to move as a team of five! Once everyone agreed, Lu Yuankong activated the special component on the flagship. ` ` He saw a red brilliance shoot out from his flagship, quickly disappearing into the void just ahead, and then a void vortex tunnel several hundred meters in diameter quickly condensed. Upon seeing this, the two from the Lu family took the lead in rushing inside, followed by the Cang Qiong and the other two cruisers trailing behind. Of course, on Song Chis side, it was the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines that scouted ahead first, and engines were only activated after confirming there were no dangers. After a violent spatial transition, the five warships emerged in a brand new world. Compared to the outside, where abundant Traces of Law existed, this new space seemed like a completely different world, where not only were there none of those omnipresent and potentially erupting Traces of Law, but it was filled with various manifested Primordial Laws. In this world, everyones speed of Law Comprehension significantly increased. Seeing this scene, the five people in the team had markedly different reactions. The two legacies from the Shenfeng Li Clan showed obvious expressions of shock and excitement on their faces, the nearly solidified Primordial Laws outside made them feel as if the Laws they comprehended were leaping for joy, and they sensed that the speed of subsequent Law Comprehension could be several times faster than usual if they wanted it to be. Turning to Song Chi, Lu Chuan, and Lu Yuankong, the three not only displayed no excitement but were exerting effort to control their Divine Consciousness State Spirit, trying their best not to focus on the surrounding manifested Primordial Laws. It was clear that the current degree of Law Comprehension of the three had yet to be assimilated into the Starry Sea Law; if they casually comprehended the incomplete Secret Realm Laws, it would take them multiples of the time to re-assimilate them. The two legacies from the Shenfeng Li Clan noticed this as well, and the excitement on their faces quickly faded, replaced by helplessness and sighs. They were well aware that both the Dinghai Song family and the Golden Horn Lu Clan had their own exclusive Primordial Secret Realms at their disposal, and therefore, they didnt care much about this Spirit Beast Secret Realm itself. Realizing this, they couldnt help but lament the terrifying depths of the two families ancestral backgrounds. Compared to them, their Shenfeng Li Clan was far behind. While the two felt this in their hearts, Lu Yuankong quickly said: Dont dawdle; lets head straight for our destination! Having said that, he and Lu Chuans cruisers swiftly swept toward a certain direction. Seeing this, the three behind exchanged a glance and, ultimately, decided to follow. Although Lu Yuankong and his companion had not stated what exactly their destination was, the fact that it was safest to undertake joint operations was indisputable; moreover, they had no understanding of this Spirit Beast Secret Realm, and it was better to follow the two for collaboration rather than blundering around on their own. Lu Yuankong and his companion were well aware of the doubts in the minds of the Song Chi trio, but they didnt take the initiative to explain anything and just slowly moved in a certain direction. Just then, an earth-shattering roar came from tens of thousands of miles away, and the sound waves that it carried caused an instinctive tremor in the hearts of the group of five. Inside Cangqiong, Song Chis eyes narrowed. Sixth Rank, theres a high probability its the roar of a Level 6 Beast Clan, Lu Yuankong wasnt spouting nonsense; this Spirit Beast Secret Realm truly has Level 6 lifeforms... As he muttered, a sense of tension instinctively clenched Song Chis heart. If they were facing Level 5 lifeforms, with the combat power and the Flame Giant at Cang Qiongs disposal, he would not be too fearful, but Level 6 lifeforms were a completely different story, posing an exponentially greater threat to Cang Qiong. With the current lv50 Neutron Star Core Armor, if it took a hit from a Level 6 lifeform without activating the Neutron Star Fission feature in time, there was a real possibility of getting sunk straight away. It wasnt that Song Chi was being alarmist, but the gap between Level 5 and Level 6 beings was horribly vast; Cang Qiong might withstand a hit from a Level 5 lifeform, but would not fare well against a Level 6 life. According to some information Song Chi knew, Fourth Rank lifeforms had a Law Comprehension Degree generally below 40%, which was at the level of minor achievement in law. Level 5 lifeforms had Law Comprehension between 40% and 70%, which fell into the range of Intermediate Achievement. Whereas Level 6 lifeforms usually surpassed a 70% Law Comprehension Degree, stepping into the realm of Law Great Achievement, where their every move could unleash terrifying law abilities, with strength incomparable to that of a Level 5 life. PS: Im a bit stuck with writing, so just one chapter today. ` Chapter 610: 322: The Flame Parasol Tree and the Celestial Demon Phoenix Chapter 610: Chapter 322: The Flame Parasol Tree and the Celestial Demon Phoenix Although no Traces of Law existed within this Spirit Beast Secret Realm, the speed of the five members of the party was still not much faster than when they were in the outside world. There were simply too many High Rank beasts within the secret realm. Not to mention the unknown Sixth Rank beast they had encountered earlier, just in the ten or so minutes after entering the secret realm, they had encountered no less than three Fifth Rank beasts, forcing the five of them to be extremely cautious. As a primordial secret realm, the Spirit Beast Secret Realm was very large, comparable to a Fourth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land. As they traveled, Song Chi saw various beasts with extraordinary bloodlines. Apart from the ones he didnt recognize, beasts like the Diamond Giant Ape, the Winged Tiger, and the Gold-Winged Blue Peng, which could all rank in the Third Tier and even just enter the Fourth Tier in the familys genetic bloodline charts. Among them, Song Chi even saw a Dragon-Blood Turtle in a vast lake that nearly covered half of the lakes surface. This was a being with an extremely pure bloodline among dragon-veined exotic species, and its strength was no less than that of a Jiaolong. ... In less than twenty minutes, Song Chi had fully realized the terrifying value of this Spirit Beast Secret Realm. Just the various beasts with strong bloodlines alone, if taken outside, could incite competition among all parties. Not to mention some spirit beasts with special value, such as the target chosen by the two from the Lu Family this time. The five warships traveled slowly, undergoing several spatial jumps en route, and finally arrived at a mountain range that was not particularly majestic after half a month. The mountain range was not the focal point; since they had arrived in this area, Song Chi and his companions gazes were all fixed on the giant plant at the very center of the mountain range. The plant was over ten thousand meters high, its entire body a reddish color, with a vast array of mysterious fiery patterns constantly pulsating along its branches and trunk. An indescribable heat emanated from its core, continuously baking the surrounding land. Clearly, this was a Floating Land of the Fire Attribute... and possibly even a Starry Sea Spirit Root. And more crucially, atop the canopy of this Fire Attribute plant, there perched a fire-red feathered Flame Bird. Just as everyone was astounded, Lu Yuankongs explanation was already coming through. This tree is called the Flame Parasol Tree, a Fifth Rank Level Fire Attribute Floating Land Spirit Root, and that bird-like exotic beast is a Half-Step Fifth Rank Level Celestial Demon Phoenix, controlling a Fire Attribute Law that has already reached the Middle Maturity Level... The first part of his statement sounded manageable, but when they heard Half-Step Fifth Rank and Intermediate Achievement of the Law of Fire, the faces of the two from the Li Family suddenly turned very grim. As the premier heirs of the Li Clan, they naturally could not be compared to the heirs of the five major powers of the kingdom, at most being on par with Song Bei and Song Ze. Facing a normal Fourth Rank lifeform with Rule enhancement was still manageable, but as for those at an advanced Fourth Rank Level, it would already be troubling for them. Not to mention a Half-Step Fifth Rank with a Law at Intermediate Achievement, which was almost comparable to Combat Power that has Just Entered the Fifth Rank. Song Chi kept a steady expression, with the two from the Lu Family unable to discern what he was truly thinking. At this moment, Lu Yuankong continued: Of course, as a secret realm creature, this Celestial Demon Phoenix commands the incomplete Fire Attribute Law of this Spirit Beast Secret Realm. Although its Comprehension has already exceeded 40%, it cannot compare to the Starry Sea Law in actuality. With the strength of our five cruisers, joining forces to kill it isnt difficult... Upon hearing this, the two from the Li Clan had no immediate reaction, whereas Song Chi was internally giving a nod of agreement. Compared to the Starry Sea Law, the Secret Realm Laws were not only incomplete, but their Might was also far inferior, a fact that is true. Moreover, being inside the secret realm, the Source Law enhancement effect from the Floating Land Fragment from the outside world was not as strong as imagined. Finally, considering that all present were the premier heirs from their respective families aboard five cruisers, working together without any mistakes, indeed gave them a substantial chance to capture the Celestial Demon Phoenix. However, although he had his own judgment, he wasnt ready to just readily agree. A Half-Step Fifth Rank creature involves no low risk if we do engage. We can lend a hand, but Brother Yuankong should at least tell us the specific reason, shouldnt he? With the multitude of beasts in this Spirit Beast Secret Realm, and the Lu Familys heritage spanning over five thousand years, he couldnt believe they lacked High-Level Aliens as Enslavement creatures. Thus, their direct targeting of this Celestial Demon Phoenix couldnt simply be for the sake of wanting to enslave such a creature; there might be other secrets associated with this Celestial Demon Phoenix. Could it be that Flame Parasol Tree? Or is there a prodigy in the Lu Family who commands the Fire Attribute Law? Song Chi had some guesses in his mind but soon shook his head, feeling that these possibilities were not very likely. While he contemplated, the two from the Lu Family were also rapidly discussing in private. Xiaochuan, what do you think? I think we can reveal it to them. These three have all signed a Spirit Contract and cannot divulge the existence of this Spirit Beast Secret Realm for a thousand years. Moreover, it is unlikely that they could remain at the Third Rank Level for two hundred years to get another opportunity to enter this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. By the time a thousand years have passed and this Spirit Beast Secret Realm is exposed, our Lu Family will likely have emptied the secret realm of its value, and if not, then all of the Celestial Demon Phoenixes would surely be extinct! ... In the group communication, Lu Yuankong finally raised his gaze and, under the curious eyes of Song Chi and his companions, he slowly said: The Phoenix Marrow of the Celestial Demon Phoenix has the effect of enhancing the potential of human bloodlines. The Phoenix Marrow from this very Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix would enable two Torch Ship Captains below the Fourth Rank to raise their genetic Rank to the Gifted level. Chapter 611: 322: The Flame Parasol Tree and the Celestial Demon Phoenix_2 Chapter 611: Chapter 322: The Flame Parasol Tree and the Celestial Demon Phoenix_2 The phrase gifted made Song Chi and his companions hearts leap instantly. Their backgrounds being what they were, they naturally had an understanding of the classification levels of genetic bloodlines of Starry Sea creatures. Song Chis heartbeat also quickened. Clearly, this Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow was a resource similar to the Blood Bodhi produced by the Blood Bodhi Continent, and its effects were significantly more potent. At most, Blood Bodhi could elevate a persons genetic bloodline from standard to excellent. He had previously used it to raise his own bloodline value from the normal 20 to 31, barely entering the row of those with excellent Starry Sea bloodlines. Furthermore, Song Chi was well aware that it was precisely because his genetic bloodline potential had been enhanced once that he was able to achieve his current degree of Comprehension in Space Law; otherwise, it would have been worse. So, if what Lu Yuankong said was true, the allure of this Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow to him was self-evident. ... He remembered in the Song familys genetic bloodline chart. 5 to 30 were the range for ordinary Starry Sea creatures. 31 to 50 was considered excellent. 51 to 70 could be referred to as gifted in certain special aspects. 71 to 80 could claim to be high-level creatures and standout species of the Starry Sea. 81 to 90, creatures of this level are born of the Starry Sea and are called darlings of the Starry Sea, children of the Starry Sea. Above 91, that is the synonym for all the pinnacle groups of the Starry Sea. Now his gene lineage value was roughly at 31 points, just stepping into the excellent genetic bloodline of the Starry Sea. If he could use a dose of this Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow, he could raise his bloodline value from 31 to over 51, directly stepping into the level of the gifted. For all Torch Ship Captains, this was an irresistible temptation. Its known that the enhancement of ones own genetic bloodline talent not only accelerates the speed of practicing the Guidance Technique but also provides corresponding benefits to the speed of Law Comprehension after grasping the Law, which has a tremendous impact. Additionally, when a Third Rank creature breaks through to the Fourth Rank, isnt there a period of rapid amplitude in the Law it has pre-comprehended? Song Chi had previously calculated that, with his current innate gift and compatibility in Space Law, this amplitude would be about tenfold. He had made this calculation based on his genetic bloodline value of 31. However, if he could reach a value over 51 before breaking through to Fourth Rank, the tenfold amplitude would need to be recalculated. Calculating again, with a genetic bloodline value of 51, his amplitude for breaking through to Fourth Rank in the future should be close to twentyfold. Thinking of this, his heartbeat quickened even more. Dont look at it as just a tenfold increase, but when its applied to the Law Comprehension Degree, the time saved for the future would surely start from hundreds of years, and this is just at the moment of the Fourth Rank breakthrough. Subsequent stages, Fifth Rank, Sixth Rank, and even beyond Sixth Rank, this innate genetic talent would continue to be effective. Once the fervor in his heart subsided a bit, Song Chi tentatively asked. Brother Yuankong, do you know if there are other Celestial Demon Phoenixes in this Spirit Beast Secret Realm? He had no intention of laying hands on this Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix; after all, as the other party said, this Phoenix could only produce enough Phoenix Marrow to support the bloodline ascension of two people, which was obviously reserved for Lu Yuankong and Lu Chuan. Moreover, even if used as leverage, he didnt really have any capital to threaten with; after all, besides him, the other partys four Cruisers had the combat power to hunt the Celestial Demon Phoenix. The Cangqiong had a Fifth-Rank Flame Giant, so how could the deeper-rooted Golden Horn Lu Clan not produce a Fifth-Rank Enslaved creature? Lu Yuankong pondered for a moment before finally nodding at Song Chi. With only a few months time, even if Song Chi started searching right away, it would be impossible to find traces of another Celestial Demon Phoenix in such a short period. After all, even within the entire Spirit Beast Secret Realm, the quantity of Celestial Demon Phoenixes was extremely limited. The reason the uncle ancestor from his own family was able to pinpoint the locations of the various spirit beasts on their previous trip was because he had obtained the Secret Realm Cartography Map. He believed that Song Chi couldnt possibly be that lucky. Having received affirmation from the other party, Song Chi didnt continue to press for details, but nodded in agreement to join the action against the Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix. Although the other party didnt disclose the specific locations of other Celestial Demon Phoenixes, he only needed one piece of information to start withthe Spatial Anchor Point would give him plenty of time to continue the search later on. The next day, after a discussion among the five individuals, the operation against the Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix officially commenced. Before the five warships made their appearance, the first to be activated was a Red Quality domain-type component on Lu Yuankongs flagship. This components derived domain encompassed a radius of one hundred thousand meters, enveloping both the Flame Parasol Tree and the Celestial Demon Phoenix within it, greatly limiting the movement range of the Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix. It also reduced the chance of being discovered by other high-rank spirit beasts in the secret realm. Beyond this, the domain, worthy of being a Red Quality component, also had a certain degree of combat power reduction against designated enemy units and provided a 30% boost to the speed of the five friendly cruisers. That wasnt the full extent of the Lu siblings capabilities. Following the activation of this domain power, two enslaved creatures burst forth from the flagships of Lu Yuankong and Lu Chuan respectively. One was a Half-Step Fifth Rank Fire-addicted Bird, and the other was a Fifth-Rank Level Two-headed Owl. When the Li siblings from the other side saw these two fully-displayed enslaved creatures, they were somewhat numb. With the foundation of the wind-spirit Li family, the creatures they had enslaved were merely just entering Fourth Rank. And that was only because the familys higher-ups had released some of the clans foundation before entering the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment to ensure their safety. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes also narrowed slightly, thinking to himself, as expected. Even without his participation, the others did not appear to have much pressure dealing with the Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix. As he contemplated, the Two-headed Owl and the Fire-addicted Bird had already spread their wings, soaring one after another towards the distant Flame Parasol Tree. Though they were also Exotic Beasts, they were not native to this fragment of the Immortal Realm Continent. Not only unable to benefit from the rules of the Floating Land Fragment, but their very life essence and utilization of the Power of Laws were also substantially suppressed. Even with two against one, it wasnt a sure thing that they could capture the Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix. Of course, that referred to the Exotic Beasts acting on their own. But with the assistance from the five cruisers, the outcome was completely different. Merely tens of minutes later, the battle was nearing its end. A Fifth Rank, a Fourth Rank plus five cruisers providing remote control and firepower supportthere was no suspense in the battle. The fate of the Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix had been sealed from the very beginning. When the body of the Celestial Demon Phoenix was collected by Lu Yuankong into his flagship, one could clearly perceive the fleeting excitement and joy deep in their eyes. Witnessing this scene, Song Chi was fairly certain, the earlier statement by Lu Yuankong was likely truethe Phoenix Marrow of the Celestial Demon Phoenix indeed had the effect of enhancing someones Genetic Bloodline Talent. Having confirmed this, what the other four did not know was that Song Chi was equally elated in his heart. Soon, Song Chi took the initiative to take his leave. In the eyes of the two from the Lu Family, this seemed as if he was too impatient to hunt for the Celestial Demon Phoenix himself. Lu Yuankong and the other didnt stop him. A few months were not enough, and with the threat of Fifth Rank, Sixth Rank creatures in the vicinity, finding another Celestial Demon Phoenix was nothing but a fools dream. Not long after the Cang Qiong left, the group of four also quickly headed towards other areas of the secret realm. Though their main target this time was the Celestial Demon Phoenix, it didnt mean that there were no other valuable Exotic Beasts in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. Now that the Half-Step Fifth Rank Celestial Demon Phoenix had been secured, they were fully able to hunt for other rare Exotic Beasts. As for the other Celestial Demon Phoenixes in the secret realm, they were to be left for the later generations of their lineage. The Golden Horn Lu Clan was vast, large enough that even beneath the Sixth Rank old ancestors, there were still several factions. The relationship among these factions, though not as tense as the Eagle Family, was not so harmonious that they would share every piece of informationif that were the case, then not just the two of them would have come this time. Chapter 612: 323: [Zhuque Divine Bird] Chapter 612: Chapter 323: [Zhuque Divine Bird] The 1,300-meter-long warship skimmed the low skies of the Primordial Secret Realm, making full use of the effects of the Void Membrane. Only then did Song Chi dare to engage in sub-lightspeed cruising; otherwise, the numerous Fifth and Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts below might have been startled at any moment. He hadnt activated the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon. The Lu Family might still capture traces of the level 40 Purple Void Membrane component with some effort, but using the Transformation Pearl would definitely shatter their illusion of control. Although it seemed inconsequential for the time being, the potential reactions to changes within the Spirit Beast Secret Realm in the future could lead to suspicion towards him, which was the last thing Song Chi wanted. For the time being, his goal was to keep the Cang Qiong within their monitoring range at all times, ensuring that he wouldnt be suspected when issues arose in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm later on. Over the next three months, Song Chi steered the Cang Qiong aimlessly through the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, masquerading as if he were searching for the Celestial Demon Phoenixs whereabouts. ... At the same time, he was also reducing the workload for his subsequent search efforts. One day, the swiftly cruising Cang Qiong came to a halt, not because they had found the Celestial Demon Phoenix, but because of another special bird-like Exotic Beast. Gazing into the distance, at a divine bird with a body covered in Silver feathers and talons hundreds of meters in length that shone with a cold light, Song Chi locked eyes with the divine birds gaze projecting from the mountain ranges. The next second, he was completely stupefied. If an outsider were present, they would notice that his eyes were devoid of spirit, and his mind seemed to be possessed by an external force. In his spiritual world, after a dizzying whirlwind, Song Chi found himself transported by that indescribable gaze to a brand new world. He didnt know what those eyes, with twin pupils as vast as the heavens, truly were; he only knew that he was powerless before it and his mind had been easily captured. Looking around, he found himself in a desolate and dim world. Even though he knew it was an Illusion Realm, he still couldnt shake the sense that it felt incredibly real, as if the space wasnt an Illusion Space at all. Before he could think further, a burning sensation erupted from between his eyebrows. The Orange Seed of Torch within his Ancestral Aperture was pulsating rapidly. At the same time, a ghostly image of the Soul Subduing Stele appeared overhead, and with a slight tremor from the image, the dim and desolate land beneath his feet began to shake. The ground was fracturing, and the sky collapsing. Then, a familiar Purification Aura swept over his body, acting like the last straw that broke the camels back, causing the dim ground beneath his feet to utterly shatter. By the time Song Chi regained his senses, he found himself back in the Battleship Main Control Room, and the Silver divine bird in the distant mountain range had withdrawn its gaze. Huff, huff, huff! Amidst heavy gasps, a deep sense of relief flashed through Song Chis eyes. That had been an illusion from the Mirage Transformation Pearl, already weakened; without it, even the Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele and the Abnormal Status Purifier, along with his own Orange Torch Seed, might not have allowed him to escape that oppressive Illusion Realm. With a mix of relief and gratitude, Song Chi quickly withdrew his gaze, and the Cang Qiong swiftly turned around. Only after putting a sufficient distance between them and the mountain range did he begin to recall everything about that Silver-winged divine bird. He was trying to recall every aspect of the Silver-winged divine bird to see if he could determine its Rank. Eyes with Double Pupils, terrifying hallucinatory abilities... As he went through the beasts characteristics, the semi-automatic shipboard AI couldnt find a matching entry in the warships database, but a name surfaced in Song Chis own mind. Zhuque Divine Bird! The Zhuque Divine Bird, also known as the Bird with Double Pupils, is a divine bird from ancient Huaxia mythology. It is born with Double Pupils, inherently possessing incredible powers and god-like Divine Skills that can turn the world upside down. Although he had never seen such beings in person, having only heard fleeting references to them in online networks and in the annals of ancient mythology, Song Chi had an intuition that the Silver-winged divine bird he encountered was the legendary Zhuque Divine Bird of previous lifetimes. The thought sparked both fear and a desire to try; such a divine beast from legend could at least rival true dragons and phoenixes. If he could Enslave it, it would undoubtedly bring him great benefits. Of course, the reason for his keen interest was not just that it was a legendary divine beast from ancient times. Double Pupils! The Zhuque Divine Bird was born with Double Pupils, its Divine Skills primarily residing within those pupils. What are Double Pupils? In the literary world of his previous life, they were considered formidable. Even now, he vividly remembered a saying: Double Pupils are the path to invincibility, no need to borrow the bones of others. As excitement welled up inside him, Song Chi quickly sobered up and suppressed the enthusiasm in his heart. If he wasnt mistaken, the Zhuque Divine Bird from before was at the Fifth-Rank Level. Otherwise, it wouldnt have pulled him into an Illusion with the Mirage Transformation Pearl and the Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele, both enhanced to the Fifth Rank. Such a high-Ranked existence was definitely not something he could contend with at the moment. Chapter 613: 323: [Zhuque Divine Bird]_2 Chapter 613: Chapter 323: [Zhuque Divine Bird]_2 Although he felt unwilling, Song Chi could only force himself not to dwell on it anymore. The engines of the Cang Qiong roared as it sped off in the opposite direction. But before leaving, he still couldnt resist the impulse in his heart. He placed a brainwave imprint on one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, then sent it out of the warship. His idea was simple. He intended to let the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine hide in the void gap and monitor from a distance. If there really was a chance for enslavement, he could always make it back in time. However, this remained merely wishful thinking. Time quickly passed by another month. During this month, he had repeatedly replaced the brainwave imprint and continuously observed the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, but he never had any success. Meanwhile, the search for the Celestial Demon Phoenix on his side also yielded no results. Counting the time, it had already been the fifth month since he entered the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. Considering the time needed for the return journey, it was time for him to leave. Also, Lu Yuankong had recently sent a communication as well. Forget it, Ill wait a few more days. After I come out of the secret realm, Ill directly use the Mirage Shadow feature. At full speed, I should be able to make it back to the fragment entrance, ... Unwilling to settle, Song Chi turned down Lu Yuankong and the others invitation to travel together, which left them somewhat surprised. Although they each had their own thoughts, none of them said much. Entering the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] required special components to open a passage, but exiting did not require such measures. Song Chi could leave on his own later, so they did not think too much about it and assumed Song Chi was simply not content. One by one, the four people departed, and Song Chi set a deadline for himself. He would stay in the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] for seven more days. Fortune favored the determined, and on the fifth day, Song Chi finally came across an exciting discovery. Three Zhuque birds, one large and two small. The Fifth Rank Zhuque bird has actually bred offspring, and judging by the aura they emit, it seems both are only at the Third Rank Level... In another perspective deep within his mind, the shapes of one large and two small silver-winged divine birds, the three Zhuque Divine Birds, had appeared among the mountains where he had been before. This discovery made it hard for Song Chi to contain his excitement. It meant that his efforts over this period were not in vain, and there was indeed a possibility that he could ensnare the Zhuque Divine Bird. He had no way to deal with the Fifth Rank Zhuque bird in the short term, but the Third Rank Zhuque birds were a different story. With the current setup aboard the Cang Qiong, he could almost ignore their illusion abilities, and without the ability to create illusions, the rest was not a concern. However, he also knew that this was just a glimmer of hope for enslavement, and he couldnt act recklessly. Otherwise, if he alerted the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, it would be much harder to find another chance. Theres not enough time right now. Once I return to Chenxing Yang Continent or Dragon Spine Continent afterward, I must plan properly! With a thought, Song Chi hastily recalled the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine. Soon, the warship turned and headed for the exit of the secret realm. Since he had detected the possibility of enslaving the Zhuque bird, he naturally wouldnt stay longer. Even if he missed the opening of the Continent Fragment Shield in the Immortal Realm, he could still use the spatial anchor point he had left on Dragon Spine Continent to return directly, but that would be difficult to explain. Before leaving the secret realm, Song Chi gave it some thought and decided to leave a second spatial anchor point within the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] as it was comparatively safer than outside, where the Traces of Law were abundant. After exiting the secret realm, he immediately activated the Mirage Shadow feature. The engines of the Cang Qiong soon roared into life, and he sped back the way he came. The concealment brought by the Mirage Shadow feature, coupled with the protection of the silver Energy Shield and the red Warship Armor, allowed Song Chi to safely perform low-altitude lightspeed cruise. As long as it was within the duration of Mirage Shadow, it was very difficult for anything else to detect the existence of the Cang Qiong. However, the problem was that the Mirage Shadow had a limited duration. When reaching a certain transition point in the middle of his journey, the Mirage Shadow just happened to enter its cooldown phase. By coincidence, an uninvited guest also appeared at that time. You filthy rat, Ive finally caught you! The first thing that came through the newly connected warship communication was the mocking voice from the other side. Song Chi immediately lost any desire to speak, and with an icy response, he cut off the communication. If you are asking for death, you have only yourself to blame! The Cruiser on the other side was Anderson Starks flagship. Song Chi was quite suspicious about this incredibly coincidental encounter with the other party on his way back. He had intended to inquire, but the other partys tone really left him no interest in speaking. As the words fell, a battle between the two cruisers was imminent. Two warships, both exceeding twelve hundred meters, began to gather radiance at the bow simultaneously, as their four main cannons charged up at the same time. Seconds later, four distinctly different beams from the main cannons erupted almost simultaneously, with neither of the two warships choosing to evade. Boom boom boom! In the midst of the explosive noises, the onboard artificial intelligences warning sounded. [Warning, the warship has sustained damage, the current energy shield is compromised by 24%, please conduct timely repairs.] [Detection of warship being attacked, Neutron Star Core Pulse feature stimulated, commencing repair of energy shield.] 24%, it should be the same as the Cang Qiong, one red main cannon + one orange main cannon... As Song Chi speculated, Anderson on the opposite side did the same, but unlike Song Chis calm gaze, his pupils suddenly constricted. His flagship was equipped with a red energy shield, which had also been enhanced to lv50, but it was far inferior to the silver energy shield. Under the assault of the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light and Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light, his energy shield was directly reduced by 60% of its shield value. Such a result forced him to immediately activate a purple repair component on the warship, and only after the glow of the energy shield was replenished did he breathe a sigh of relief. But before he could reflect any further, the Cang Qiong had already swept forward again. Under the effect of the Void Escape Orb component, the Cang Qiong directly swept in front of Andersons flagship, while several alloy chains shot out, binding Andersons flagship tightly at an extremely fast speed. After that, just as Song Chi prepared for a quick resolution by activating the Neutron Star Fission feature, he quickly realized that the opposing cruiser seemed completely unaffected by the Divine Binding Chains restraint. It was unclear what ability had been used to allow the flagship to effortlessly break free of control and then activate a similar escaping space component to reestablish distance with the Cang Qiong. Boom boom boom! Countless main and secondary cannons fired simultaneously, the barrage relentless upon the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield. In the Cang Qiongs main control room, Song Chi pondered for a moment and quickly arrived at an answer. Is this specifically aimed at the Purusa Zen Seal components effects? Previously, by using the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature, he had easily suppressed Anlok, and some vague effects of this feature were told to Anderson, so he had acquired specific immunity components? Although this was just his speculation, the actual situation was probably not far off. Song Chi was unconcerned about this. If the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature were so easy to counter, he wouldnt have used it so casually before. Not to mention the terrifying quality of the components Golden Sanctuary itself, just the capabilities of the time-related components were enough to cause headaches. To be immune to time-related effects, the component itself must either be of the same quality as the Purusa Zen Seal and be enhanced by one rank higher, or it needs to be enhanced by two or even three ranks higher. And obviously, neither of these conditions was easily met. Especially after the Purusa Zen Seal component had been enhanced to lv50. Having thought this through, Song Chi had no intention of dawdling; he had no time to waste here. The Purusa Zen Seal component activated. The Neutron Star Core Armor component also activated. The next second, Andersons flagship suddenly fell into a bizarre stillness, and in its frozen, horrified gaze, one could see the confusion towards the specially equipped immunity component. Chapter 614: 324: The Red Heart of Behemoth and the Aurora Transition Device Chapter 614: Chapter 324: The Red Heart of Behemoth and the Aurora Transition Device Before time came to an absolute standstill, Andersons heart was filled with doubts and fears. Having received a warning from Anlok in advance, he had specially brought a red quality anti-control component from his family and even enhanced it to lv50. With this in place, even if the control component installed on Song Chis flagship was of silver legendary quality, it was impossible to completely control the Golden Shark, considering that a cruisers maximum enhancement rank was only fifth rank. When both components were of fifth rank in terms of enhancement, the effects of the silver component might be much stronger than those of the red one, but not to the extent that the red component would become completely ineffective. Yet, his current feeling was one of utter powerlessness, as if the red anti-control component installed on the warship had withered away, managing only to buy him a momentary flicker of thought. In the last moment, only four words remained in his mind. ... Golden Sanctuary! The moment the thought of these four words flashed through the depths of his heart, he became completely stupefied, even his stream of consciousness froze. Looking ahead at the Golden Shark, the form of the Cang Qiong transformed rapidly in front of him, instantly changing from a thirteen-hundred-meter-long warship into a miniature neutron star. Crackle crackle crackle! The temperature exceeding ten million degrees radiated outward from the neutron star, making the surrounding air seem to boil. The energy shield that had been full just a second ago on the Golden Shark was overloaded within a second, followed by the sizzling sound of the warships armor melting. In just a few seconds, a direct cruiser of the pseudo-immortal forces had turned into a pile of half-melted slag. If there had been outsiders present, they would find it hard to believe that the half-melted remains of the warship above the sky were Andersons flagship. Inside the main control room of the Cang Qiong, Song Chi frowned. It seemed that he had underestimated the destructive power of a miniature neutron star against a cruiser of the same rank. Although he had always planned for a quick battle, he had not actually intended to kill his opponent outright. However, the current state of the Golden Shark ahead clearly indicated that it had sunk. Looking at the warship ahead, which had dimmed as if it had lost some sort of vitality, Song Chi did not approach rashly but instead drew closer, controlling a few Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Has it really sunk just like that? Through the perspective of one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chi confirmed the fact that the cruiser had sunk, which left him quite puzzled for a moment, not quite able to react. If he remembered correctly, Anderson was ranked third in the current generation of the Stark Family. As a family that had once had a star-annihilating starship and was categorized as part of the pseudo-immortal clans, Song Chi thought the battle would not be evenly matched, but would at least last for dozens of minutes or even several hours. He hadnt expected that just the Neutron Star Fission feature alone would end the battle so abruptly, which was completely contrary to his expectations. If the elders of the Song Family were present and knew the full configuration of the Cang Qiong, they would not be too surprised by this outcome. In fact, Song Chi had severely underestimated the combat power of his own flagship. With one golden, two silver, and several red components, such configuration would overshadow even the primary descendants of the less substantial immortal families in the upper-tier kingdoms, let alone a third direct descendant from a pseudo-immortal family. Not to mention, within the Stark Family itself, golden sanctuary components were definitely considered a foundational asset, especially those of the temporal type. The warship that had just succumbed to Anderson only had a few red components installed, without even a single silver one. Its utter defeat before the Cang Qiong was only too natural. Song Chis eyes flickered as he gained some new insight into his own and the Cang Qiongs combat power. However, he soon shook his head and refocused his attention on the half-melted remains of the warship ahead. He still held great expectations for the flagship of the third direct descendant of the pseudo-immortal family. Unfortunately, it had already sunk, and it was not likely that many components survived on the warship. The doors of the Cang Qiong opened once again, and two more Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, controlled by brainwave beacons, were dispatched by him to conduct a comprehensive search of the cruiser, which had already melted by half. A few minutes later, Song Chi let out a light breath. One of the three searching groups had already successfully retrieved a red quality component, which was a good start. A twelve-hundred-meter-long warships search would naturally not be swift. By the time the three groups of Soldier Figurines had finished scouring the entire warship, more than half an hour had passed. In the end, Song Chi thought it over and activated the Proportional Scaling Instrument component. After towing what was left of the Golden Shark into his own starship, he visited the Ruins Market one more time, and finally cast the remnants of the Golden Shark into the depths of the chaotic void streams outside the Ruins Market. After completing all this, Song Chi felt reassured and continued his journey at full speed. Leaving the remains of the Golden Shark here wouldnt really be an issue. Even if it exposed something, it would likely not be until nearly two hundred years later. By that time, the Cang Qiong would have probably advanced to fourth rank, or even fifth rank. What was there to fear then? But Song Chis cautious nature led him to choose the safest course of action. Chapter 615: 324: The Red Heart of Behemoth and the Aurora Transition Device_2 Chapter 615: Chapter 324: The Red Heart of Behemoth and the Aurora Transition Device_2 Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi was operating the warship rushing through space, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he inspected the various components before him. This time, his luck was pretty good. Although the Golden Shark had sunk and not many components were left behind, the quality of those that were salvaged was surprisingly high. The three groups of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines had found a total of 7 components, of which two were red, one was orange, and the remaining four were purple. Among these seven components, the most valuable were the two red ones. However, one of them was a red-quality energy shield named Red Dome Shield, which overlapped with Cangqiongs current Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield. The second red component was rather exceptional. Heart of Behemoth lv0 ... Quality: Red Feature: Behemoth Overlord Body Feature 2: Blessing of the King of Land Warfare Feature 3: Effective ship body quality additionally +1 Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: For ships with a silver body (red +1) or lower loaded onto the warship, when the ships enhancement rank does not exceed Zero Rank, the ships durability will increase by 40%. No need for charge and buffer UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2000 Spectral Energy Points, one drop of Behemoths Blood {Behemoth Overlord Body: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, adds the Behemoth Overlord Body buff to the loaded warship, and for the next 10 seconds, the warship will not be affected by most control-type effects, with a cooldown time of 72 hours.} {Blessing of the King of Land Warfare: When approaching large land masses, planets, asteroids, and other such objects, the warship will automatically receive a degree of self-repair effect.} Clearly, this component was the previous source that ignored the effects of the God-binding Chains C Imitation component. From the attributes panel of the component, it was undoubtedly a top-rank component. It could not only enhance the durability of a Torch Warship, but also had immunity to controls and the warships self-repair in specific environments. No matter how one looked at it, this was an extremely suitable component for Cangqiong. However, despite valuing this component, Song Chi did not immediately load it onto the ship. Instead, he planned to first place it in Zhu Tian Ruins Market, along with the other six components. The death of Anderson Stark would undoubtedly cause a huge stir. To ensure that subsequent events wouldnt involve him, he thought it was best not to load these components for the time being. As for the other five components. The orange component, named Aurora Transition Device, was just what Cangqiong needed to make up for the current shortcoming in its transition distance. Aurora Transition Device lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Max transition distance doubled Feature 2: Transit Star Map Collector Consumption: 1000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After charging, the loaded warship will perform a space jump in the specified direction, current max transition distance: 10 (52) light-years Charge: 1 hour; Buffer: 24 hours UpRank Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Void Crystal (Zero Rank) {Transit Star Map Collector: Upon entering an unfamiliar Star Domain, the transition device will autonomously collect star maps. After one hour of collection, the transition device will generate a detailed star map within a detection range tenfold that of the loaded warships patrol radar.} What Song Chi was most satisfied with about this component was its transition distance, far surpassing that of the regular blue transition devices, which would save Cangqiong a great deal of time on future journeys. Next was the Transit Star Map Collector. Although it fell short of the twentyfold star map collector on the standard orange patrol radar, one must not forget that Cangqiong was equipped with a red radar, whose detection range already far exceeded that of the orange radar. Combining the two, the difference wasnt too significant. With this feature, Cangqiongs future operations in the Alien Star Domain would become much more convenient. ` The remaining four purple components consist of one purple patrol radar, two purple secondary cannons, and one purple quality stealth component, none of which can be used by the Cang Qiong. Song Chi guessed that the purple patrol radar might have been one of the treasures Anderson harvested on this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, hence it was carelessly piled in the warships storage. As for the two purple secondary cannons, their attributes are not much different from those on the Cang Qiong. The last purple quality [Phantom Space Cover], though rarer, was outclassed by the better [Void Membrane] and [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] already installed on the Cang Qiong. Song Chi plans to give the red energy shield to his grandfather later, the [Dark Matter Energy Shield Generator] currently mounted on the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] would go to his father or mother, and the other four purple components would naturally be for his father, mother, and Song Ting to choose from. ... Dusk Star Domain, Fragment Star Region. Though the Star Region had been bustling for nearly half a year, with high-ranking personages of principalities arriving on their flagship and low-rank Torch warships passing by far more than usual, the past half-month has seen an even greater surge in activity. In just a short half-month, more than 30 Fourth Rank Zhulu warships had arrived. Outside the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, counting the first batch that arrived, over sixty Zhulu warships have now converged here. Hum hum hum! Under the gaze of countless onlookers, one Torch warship after another emerges from the crack in the shield of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. As time passes, and the weakening period of the Floating Land Fragment Shield draws to an end, the number of emerging warships gradually decreases. When they see their family members come out, the elders of the various powers all show a look of relief, but there are far more sighs. The total number of Torch Ship Captains who entered the Floating Land Fragment was no less than several hundred, and less than half have come out so fara not insignificant attrition rate. And in the shared communication channels of many forces, two families currently look the most displeased. The Dinghai Song family and Fifth Rank Battleship Captains of the Stark Family. The reason is clear to everyone present: the direct heirs from both families have not yet emerged. Shortly, a few more hours pass by, and with less than 24 hours until the Floating Land Fragment Shield crack closes completely, the mood of these two families remains unchanged from before. Just as everyones expressions start to turn peculiar, a figure suddenly appears in the distant crack, causing all eyes to shift in that direction. The Five-Colored Light Shield, its Song Chi of the Song family! The Songs Cangqiong, could it be... Could it be what? Dont cause a stir over nothing;, if these two families really start a conflict, the consequences are beyond what you can imagine! Whats there to imagine? Doesnt the Stark Family claim to have at least three Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captains? Would they be afraid of the Song family? I dont think the Song family has a Sixth Rank, do they? This isnt much about the Sixth Rank; after all, one cannot privately strike beyond the Battleship rank. The key point is that the Song family is the local power in the Chenxing Principality, and the Stark Family is out of their reach. If they really clash head-on, even if the Stark Family could subdue the Dinghai Song family, they would suffer greatly. Agreed, but dont forget that the Stark Family is also having a hard time in the Yaohan Kingdom. They are just barely maintaining control over their industries. If they were to contest with the Song Family from tens of thousands of light-years away, I suspect their own headquarters would be the first to be overwhelmed. ... For a time, many discussions break out among the Torch Ship Captains, with topics largely revolving around the Dinghai Song family and the Stark Family. On one hand, upon receiving news of the Cangqiong, joy appears on the faces of the Song family members, while on the other hand, the face of the Fifth Rank Battleship Captain from the Stark Family becomes extremely grim. When he sees Song Chi, he instinctively feels an ominous premonition. In the Cangqiongs Main Control Room, Song Chi respectfully answers the enquiries from his ancestor, Ru Zu. He didnt hide anything from his own esteemed ancestor and directly shared the news of his killing Anderson Stark. Upon hearing his candid response, Song Xingrus eyes not only lacked reproach but were filled with smiles. Good, its time to teach them a lesson in reality so theyll learn to conduct themselves modestly. However, this matter must not be disclosed to prevent them from acting desperately! ` Chapter 616: 325: Tug-of-War Between Fearless Ships Chapter 616: Chapter 325: Tug-of-War Between Fearless Ships ` This point hardly needs to be emphasized, as no one is more eager than Song Chi to guard against this. While the combat power of the Cang Qiong is not weak, and it can certainly rank within the top few, this does not represent much. The Stark Family is not a third-rate force; if they are pushed to the limit, what will happen if they specifically dispatch a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship to hunt down ones own in the future? To avoid such a scenario, Song Chi will only try his best to distance himself from this incident rather than use it as a bragging topic. Time continues to pass, and Anderson Stark has yet to appear, a development that increasingly makes the surrounding ordinary Torch Ship Captains sense something is amiss with the atmosphere here. ... Some of the more astute individuals are beginning to suspect something, sensing this atmosphere of extreme suppression as a prelude to an imminent outbreak, and so these people are all quietly distancing themselves from the warship fleet toward the distant fringes. Everyone understands that once a conflict breaks out, the nearby Torch Warships will be the first to be hit. ... Boom! Boom! Boom! In one instance, the engines of a Fifth Rank Battleship suddenly emitted a tremendous roar, and immediately the Torch Warships within hundreds of thousands of meters felt an intimidating force spreading out, which belonged to the deterrence of a Fifth Rank Battleship. Although Torch Warships do not have lives, they are tightly bound to their Torch Ship Captains; nearly sharing their fate, they too possess a rank-specific deterrence to match that of Level 5 Lives in the Starry Sea. Among the thousands of Torch Warships, all Torch Ship Captains struggled to turn their attention to the center, where the source of that terrifying deterrence lay. Raymond, youve lost your composure! From the very front of all the warships, an indifferent voice came from the Golden Horn Lu Clans elders [Lightspeed] ship. These words were directed at Raymond Stark, who was emitting the deterrence of the Fifth Rank Battleship. As a Battleship enhanced to the fifth level, the great empires of Torch Human Civilization had an explicit rule prohibiting any form of internal strife. Under the constraints of this supreme law, even two battleships firing at each other would not be allowed, let alone attacking lower-tier Torch Warships? At the level of the Battleship, if they were to strike at Zhulu Warships or lower-tier Torch Warships, it would essentially be a massacre, and without restrictions, it would cause incalculable losses to the entire Torch Human Civilization. Thus, for those who dare to randomly massacre low-rank Torch Warships or civilians, the Four Great Super Empires have zero tolerance. Of course, Raymond on the other side had not truly lost his reason. He voluntarily emitted the deterrence of his flagship but did not really attack the adjacent Torch Warships. Moreover, his main target was concentrated on the Song Familys series of warships, particularly Song Chis Cang Qiong. As for why he was suddenly so agitated, the reason is quite simple. Just now, the Fragment Shields crack had completely closed, indicating that Anderson Stark is most likely dead within the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. Because of this, Raymond Stark has completely lost his composure. Anderson holds a critical position within the Stark Family as the third in succession, a guaranteed high-ranking powerholder in the future, and crucially, Raymond belongs to Andersons line. With such an incident occurring, how could Raymond remain calm? Raymonds gaze pierced through hundreds of thousands of meters, fixating on the Cang Qiong, which was nearly the last to emerge and had significant conflict with his Stark Family, and he began to interrogate with a chilling voice: Young master of the Song family, tell me, right before you were the last to exit, exactly what... He didnt get to finish his sentence as Song Chi in the Cang Qiongs Main Control Room felt the horrific pressure on him suddenly weaken by more than ninety-nine percent. Looking up, it was Ru Zus [Purple Moon Chant] that had positioned itself directly in front of the Cang Qiong. At the same time, a familiar fiery female voice also came through: Raymond, if your Stark Family wants to start a war, my Song Family is ready to engage; theres no need for such beatings around the bush, nor is there any need to use the younger generation as an excuse! As she spoke, the battleship body of the [Purple Moon Chant] suddenly transformed, turning from a battleship into a ten-thousand-meter-tall Mech Giant in an instant. The Mech Giant held a richly red glowing crimson axe, with the blade pointed straight at the Stark Familys Battleship tens of thousands of meters away, almost threatening to take action without further ado. Seeing this scene, the side elder Lu, Angel Chenxing, and a few other Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captains felt a headache coming, as they were quite familiar with this renowned mother Tyrannosaurus from the Dinghai Song family, and for that reason, they knew all too well Song Xingrus troublesome fiery temperament. If it were any other Battleship Captain, they might not give it much attention, but Song Xingru was different; if provoked too far, she indeed would strike. Having been in the Chenxing Principality for a considerable time, they had a clear understanding of the elder-level figures from the major forces of the Principality, and although Raymond Stark didnt show any emotions on the surface, internally he felt the same as the two Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captains on the side. Ramond had indeed come to the Chenxing Principality with a mission, explicitly to suppress the Eagle Family and the Dinghai Song family, but that was founded on the overall situation, not on him personally entering the fray. As a Battleship Captain, to strike in front of countless Torch Ship Captains would inevitably lead to unavoidable accountability from the Chenxing Torch Bureau afterward. ` Chapter 617: 325: Tug-of-War Between Fearless Ships_2 Chapter 617: Chapter 325: Tug-of-War Between Fearless Ships_2 Thinking this, Raymonds eyes darkened as he gave the Mythical Mecha Giant, transformed from the Purple Moon Chant, a sullen glance before activating a special component on his warship. With the activation of this component, Raymonds flagship was immediately enveloped in a thick silver glow. Seeing this scene, leaders from various factions of the Chenxing Principality around him flickered in their eyes, speculating what effect this silver component that Raymond had activated might have and what exactly he was planning to do. While everyone harbored different guesses in their hearts, a familiar phantom gradually converged in front of Raymonds battleship. A mech giant with a stature surpassing one hundred thousand meters in phantasmal form. Within the Golden Brilliance, the aged patriarch of the Lu Family squinted his murky eyes, and then he was heard murmuring to himself: ... White Night Chenxing, the warship projection of that old man Hadi Stark... On the other side, Angele Chenxing was also expressing his amazement. White Night Chenxing, a warship projection from tens of thousands of light-years away, seems to be indeed a silver quality projection component. At that moment, the Marquis of Twilight, who had always been on the fringe, also showed an unusual expression on his face. This old man, whos already got one foot in the grave, has come outlooks like the Stark Family is dead set on a joint operation with the Principality. But by the looks of it, they seem unsatisfied with their previous share and aim to scrape some oil off the Dinghai Song Family and the Eagle Family... Just as all present had their various thoughts, Song Chi inside the Cangqiong felt once again the terrifying pressure; even though the mech giant transformed from the Ru Zu flagship took away ninety-nine percent of it, he still felt his breathing gradually become heavy as though he carried a mountain on his shoulders. However, his attention wasnt focused on himself but rather, filled with concern, looked towards the ten-thousand-meter mech giant ahead of him. If he felt this way, one could imagine how uncomfortable Ru Zu, who was alone bearing ninety-nine percent of the pressure from the distant one hundred thousand-meter mech giant projection, must be feeling right now. Inside the ten-thousand-meter mech giant, Song Xingrus face showed an abnormal flush of red. Despite her astounding physique endowed by her Fifth Rank Guidance Technique, she appeared so frail in the presence of Sixth Rank pressure. This was not to say Song Xingru was weakas the ancestral figure of the Dinghai Song Familys geomantic lineage, her flagship had been upgraded to battleship status for more than a thousand years, and her current Guidance Technique had reached level 55, undoubtedly making her a senior level among all battleship captains. The reason she appeared so vulnerable in the face of a mere projection, moreover one that had traversed tens of thousands of light-years, was because of the person on the opposite side. That person was simply too strong! First off, his presence was projected by a silver-quality projection component, meaning the strength of his duplicate did not diminish as much as one would expect. Moreover, Hadi Stark was a genuine antique from nearly ten thousand years ago. Though nearing the end of his life with one foot in the grave, his warship had reached the combat power of an ultimate dreadnought thousands of years ago, in addition to being equipped with various foundational components of the Stark Family, rendering his combat power beyond the imagination of outsiders. In front of a Fearless Captain of such caliber, Song Xingrus performance was, in fact, quite commendable. Withstanding the bursts of explosive sounds coming from all over her body, Song Xingru fiercely threw the red Blade Coin etched with sharp saber will in her hand. The next second, her sharp voice echoed throughout the entire star domain. You think you can intimidate the Song Family with Sixth Rank? Is the Stark Family the only one with a Fearless Ship? No sooner had her words fallen than her second phrase followed at the fastest speed. Song Xingru greets the revered Prime Ancestors arrival! The red Blade Coin suddenly appeared in the outer space, and then a boundless surge of red light flourished. Amid numerous shocked gazes, a Mech Armor Projection also reaching a height of one hundred thousand meters emerged in the star space. After this Mech Giant Projection appeared, the energy surging over its body easily neutralized the pressure brought by the Stark Familys Fearless Ship Mech Armor Projection in front of it. Suddenly, the oppressive feeling weighing on all members of the Song Family Clan entirely dissipated. In the Cangqiong Main Control Room, Song Chi stared blankly at the sky above, or rather, it wasnt just himupon seeing that newly emerged majestic figure, every member of the Song Family Clan felt their hearts racing. So my Song family also has a Sixth Rank elder ancestor!!! ... Besides the Song Family Clan members whose hearts were stirring, all the Torch Ship Captains across the starry sky who witnessed this scene were also boiling with excitement. A hundred thousand-meter mecha, is this, this, this... Does the Dinghai Song Family also have a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship? Damn, did I miss some major news? When did the Dinghai Song Family come to have a Fearless Ship stationed here? From the tone of the previous speech, is this the Song Familys Prime Ancestor? To the side, from within several Sixth Rank warships, bursts of incredulous voices could be heard as well. Song Wujiang, have you finally also taken that step... A Fearless Ship, Song Wujiang, I was wondering why the Song Family has been so quiet for the past few centuries, it turns out you just happened to take that step and needed time to consolidate... Compared to the arrival of the Stark Familys White Ghost Mecha Giant Projection, the shock caused by the ascension of the Dinghai Song Familys elder ancestor to a Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captain was evidently much greater. After all, no matter what, the Stark Familys stronghold was in the Yaohan Kingdom, tens of thousands of light-years away from the Chenxing Principality, making it difficult to influence every aspect of the Chenxing Principality. However, the ascension of the Dinghai Song Familys elder ancestor to a Sixth Rank Fearless Captain was entirely different. As a long-established power within the Principality, it could truly affect everything within the entire Principality. In the starry sky, the White Ghost Mecha Giant Projection gazed directly at the Mecha Armor Projection of the Song Family elder ancestor, Song Wujiang, as if confirming something. After confirming that Song Wujiang was indeed a formal Fearless Ship Captain, and not just some fake who had only reached the Fifth Rank through Guidance Technique, it seemed to acknowledge Song Wujiangs status. The oppression of a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship was retracted, no longer deliberately targeting the members of the Song family. Although strictly speaking, if it came down to action, Song Wujiang would most likely not be his match, but it also would not be so easy. After all, he was projecting across tens of thousands of light-years, while Song Wujiang, though using only Red Quality Projection Components, was how far from the Dinghai Star Domain? At most just a little over 20,000 light-years away. If push came to shove, it would definitely be a tug-of-war. Not to mention there was the supreme rule set by the Four Great Super Empires of the Torchlight Humanity looming over their heads. Of course, the key thing was that after ascending to a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captain, Song Wujiang had gained a certain eligibility to participate in the subsequent joint actions of both sides. Soon, the changes sweeping the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy would descend upon the head of every Torch Ship Captain in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy. Even those forces with Sixth Rank combat power would only be able to drift with the current. Despite the risks, this change also represented a tremendous opportunity. As long as it was seized, soaring to the heavens wasnt out of the question. If they truly wanted to grab this chance, the more Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captains they had, the greater the likelihood of success. This was why the Stark Family had traveled tens of thousands of light-years to seek an alliance with several powers of the Chenxing Principality. Now, the emergence of Song Wujiang had undoubtedly added a fraction more combat power to this united force, and so, he acknowledged Song Wujiang. Although the Yaohan Kingdom was not short of Sixth Rank combat power, those were mostly eyeing the Stark Family hungrily, only thinking of devouring the Stark Familys not so genuine piece of fatwhy would they join hands with them? If it were not so, why would the Stark Family go from close to seek far and come to a remote Principality tens of thousands of light-years away in search of an alliance? Alright, lets end the matter among the juniors here. Theres no need to harm the alliances harmony over this. In an instant, the Ultimate Dreadnought Captain of the Stark Family acted as if nothing had happened. His gaze shifted, looking towards the Brilliance Far-reaching and the White Night Chenxing. My time is short, lets take this opportunity to renegotiate some of the things from before... Chapter 621: 328: Behemoths Blood - Ruins Market Reopens Chapter 621: Chapter 328: Behemoths Blood C Ruins Market Reopens After installing the two components, Song Chi quickly commenced the enhancement process. Although he had already collected this years Sequence Subsidy quite some time ago, the recent transactions at the Ruins Market and the several hundred Titanium Crystals he received from Zhou Ping meant he could still enhance each component by several dozen ranks. Soon, the [Aurora Transition Device] was the first to be enhanced to Third Rank. Aurora Transition Device lv30 Quality: Orange ... ... Effect: After charging, the equipped warship performs a spatial jump in the specified direction, with a current maximum transition distance of 600 (3002) light-years Charge: 20 minutes; Buffer: 8 hours {Transit Star Chart Collector: Upon entering an unfamiliar Star Domain, the transition device will autonomously collect star charts. After one hour of collection, the device will automatically generate a detailed star chart with a Detection Range 120 times that of the shipborne patrol radar equipped on the warship.} After reaching Third Rank, it must be said that the increase in Attributes was somewhat exaggerated. The maximum transition distance alone skyrocketed to 600 light-years, which is six times that of a blue transition device of the same rank, and thats only at Third Rank. If it were to be enhanced to Fifth Rank later on, the maximum single transition distance would most likely exceed 1000 light-years. Additionally, there is the Transit Star Chart Collector Feature. Now, it can collect star charts with a range 120 times that of the patrol radar. Using the current lv50 [Peeping Spirit Eyes] as reference: 4.56 light-years 120 = 547 light-years This means that just the current Third Rank [Aurora Transition Device] alone can produce a star chart with a radius of 547 light-years. Although it is still less than the maximum transition distance, it is more than enough to satisfy Song Chi. This means that in the future, his movements in the Alien Territories Starry Sea will become incredibly convenient. However, after enhancing the transition component, Song Chi was somewhat troubled by the other component, the [Heart of Behemoth]. Indeed, this component is Top Rank with extremely high Quality, but the problem lies in the fact that blood from the Behemoth is required for its enhancement. He had specifically inquired with Ru Zu and the answer he received was that none of the familys Genetic Bloodlines keep Behemoths as domesticated creatures. Behemoths, an extraordinarily powerful species within the Shattered Starry Sea, can be ranked within the Fifth Tier of family Genetic Bloodlines. Although they are not as strong as Flame Giants, the difference is not significant. Its a good thing that the blood needed isnt from a Gold Behemoth, otherwise the component could have been left unused for a long time. After all, a Gold Behemoth ranks at the Peak of the fifth tier, easily comparable to the Insect Races queen, just shy of the peak species of the Starry Sea; they are incredibly powerful in Combat Power and extremely rare in numbers. Exiting the Ruins Market, Song Chi took out the black Communication Bracelet given to him by Ansewei and, after hesitating for a moment, contacted her anyway. According to what Ru Zu said previously, it seems that the Imperial Family of the Chenxing Clan had raised a small group of Behemoths. To enhance the [Heart of Behemoth] component, he could only try starting from Ansewei. ... Legendary Guild, Underground Warship Summoning Room. A flash of surprise crossed the womans eyes. Behemoths Blood, you need this? Yes, preferably over a hundred drops, the more the better. Anseweis crystalline eyes flickered, but she did not give an affirmative answer. Ill try... In his private estate, looking at the reply that came through his Communication Bracelet, Song Chi knew Ansewei was preparing to use some of her familys connections. However, the matter of Behemoths Blood wasnt a small one and she couldnt make any guarantees. After thinking it over, Song Chi sent another message. If its too much trouble then forget it. Im not in a hurry here... Of course, that was a lie. An uncontrolled component was still very important to the current Cangqiong, not to mention the [Heart of Behemoth] also had other Effects. However, he was well aware of Anseweis difficult situation within the Chenxing Clan. Otherwise, the incident in the Saint Roland Estate would not have occurred before. If it were to cost her too much to obtain the Behemoths Blood for him, it could make her situation even more challenging. What Song Chi didnt know was that, due to his easy suppression of Anlok Stark, and subsequent killing of that Anderson, the marriage alliance between the two families actually showed signs of being shelved. Anseweis situation was already much better than before. Therefore, Ansewei simply replied with a smiling face. ... Chenxing Yin Continent, Fourth Junior Emperor Mountain. What kind of wind blew today that brought my dear sister here? Seyn Chenxing looked at his sister with a smile, one who had rarely returned to the Yin Continent for decades, his eyes filled with curiosity. Ansewei glanced at him, dispensing with unnecessary courtesies and went straight to the point. Behemoths Blood? Seyn Chenxings eyebrows shot up, puzzled, but he turned and said: There seem to be a few dozen drops in the Secret Vault of the Junior Emperor. If you want them, I can exchange all of them for you. Anseweis smile became more intense as she nodded and continued: Not enough, can we get more? Seyn frowned, What do you need so much Behemoths Blood for? When your sister finally asks you for something, do you have to dig so deep? If its not possible, never mind... Hearing Anseweis proud and petulant words, Seyns expression did not change. As Anseweis brother, he was accustomed to her ways. If you want more Behemoths Blood, then the Elder Ancestor has to speak. We dont have that authority! As he spoke, he paused for a moment, glanced at his beautiful sister, and then continued seriously: You know the situation with the Elder Ancestor. Getting him to speak is not easy... Chapter 622: 328: Behemoths Blood - Ruins Market Reopens_2 Chapter 622: Chapter 328: Behemoths Blood C Ruins Market Reopens_2 Ansewei immediately fell silent. She was clearer about the old ancestors condition than anyone else. As the only Fifth Rank supporter behind Seyn Chenxing of the Chenxing Clans battleship captains, and the oldest living member, it was precisely because of his presence that she had managed to postpone the marriage alliance until now. However, the current situation of this individual wasnt good. Having lived for more than four thousand years, and even after using numerous life-extending spiritual objects, he was reaching the end of his life and could pass away at any moment. The Deep Blue Fruit they had obtained earlier was said to extend life by a hundred years, but for the old ancestor, who had already consumed a variety of life-extending elixirs, its effect wouldnt even reach half that. Although he hadnt yet reached his limit, waiting fifty years for the upcoming kingdoms territorial war was out of the question. Ansewei reached behind her and took out two fist-sized fruits. After handing them to Seyn, she explained, Ten Thousand Year Dragon Blood Fruits, each capable of extending life by fifty years. Although there will be some reduction in effectiveness when used by the same person, extending our ancestors life by another twenty years shouldnt be difficult. With this, the old ancestor should be able to see the territorial war in fifty years, and might even have a chance at making a breakthrough to Sixth Rank! These two top-rank Dragon Blood Fruits had come from Song Chi. Knowing this, Ansewei, of course, did not come empty-handed. ... Holding the two Dragon Blood Fruits, Seyns eyes also showed a hint of joy. With this, at least his status as a prince wouldnt be under threat before the great territorial war. The Fifth Rank old ancestor stood high in seniority and held considerable influence. As long as he was alive, no one would dare to scheme against Seyns status. Alright, I will return to the ancestral land in a while. You wont miss out on the Behemoths Blood later... ... The next day, Song Chi came back to his senses from the surprise of successfully obtaining 1,100 drops of Behemoths Blood from Anseweis hands. Suppressing the joy in his heart, he sincerely thanked: Thank you... He had barely spoken two words when Ansewei proactively interrupted him with her pale arm, and then she said with a smile: Lets skip the verbal thanks, how about... As she spoke, her beautiful eyes measured Song Chi up and down. Just as he was about to feel overwhelmed, she timely withdrew her gaze, and her tone shifted. Last year, my sister discovered ruins of an ancient civilization during an exploration in the Alien Star Domain. The rank of these ruins isnt low. Weve tried several times but still havent completely explored it. What do you say, are you interested in joining me? Song Chis gaze shifted as he locked eyes with hers, deep and mysterious, and then looked away. If what she said was true, then this was obviously a great opportunity. Thus far, in his twenty years of exploration in the Alien Star Domain, he had only explored two such relics. Strictly speaking, that ancient battlefield in the starry sky wasnt really a normal civilization relic but rather the remains of a battlefield. The actual civilization ruin he explored, which truly qualified as one, was the Buluo Civilization Ruins that Shen Qing had invited him to explore. For these Buluo Civilization Ruins, Song Chis impression was deep because the Cang Qiongs first red epic component was obtained from there. That [Enslavement Medal] had since become one of the Cang Qiongs highly important components. So if this was true, it was actually more good news than bad for Song Chi. And the reason he didnt agree immediately naturally stemmed from fears of potential calculations. In the thirty thousand years of history of Torch Human Civilization, the number of ambushes and conspiracies using civilization ruins as a pretext was too many to count. After hesitating for a moment, Song Chi nodded and agreed. Given the complex connection between the two, he did trust Ansewei quite a lot. The initial hesitation was instinctive, but the swift nod was based on that trust. As for where this trust came from... Perhaps it was due to the half-gifted, half-sold top-rank purple Fire Source UpRank from before, or maybe the recent Ether Crystals and the Behemoths Blood he had just received. In any case, all of these had been gradually built up over time. Up ahead, a pair of eyes closely watching Song Chis reaction, Ansewei drew back her gaze, the smile on her face growing more pronounced. Then its settled, but the specific time is still uncertain, I have some matters to deal with recently, well talk about the follow-up later! Sure, but about this Behemoths Blood, try not to let the word get out! Although the Prime Ancestor and Ru Zu had given their assurances, Song Chi, out of caution, still did not want news of his acquisition of Behemoths Blood to spread, otherwise, it might provoke the Stark Family Battleship Captain who was still lingering in the Chenxing Principality. ... After seeing off Ansewei, Song Chi quickly returned to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and then began the enhancement of the [Heart of Behemoth] component. Due to the limited amount of Titanium Crystal in hand, for the time being, he could only enhance it to lv30. Heart of Behemoth lv30 Quality: Red ... Effect: For warships equipped with silver hulls (Red +1) and below, when the hull enhancement Rank does not exceed Third Rank, the hulls sturdiness will increase by 70%. {Behemoth Overlord Body: Consumes 40,000 Spectral Energy Points to add the Behemoth Overlord Body buff to the equipped warship; in the next 40 seconds, the warship will not be affected by most control effects, buffer time 48 hours.} The Third-Rank [Heart of Behemoth] offered a just-effective reinforcement for the ships body, as well as a significant boost in other Attributes. Overall, Song Chi was very satisfied. Once the enhancement was complete, Song Chi contemplated whether he should explore the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment directly through the Spatial Anchor Point or initiate a new round of Ruins Market trade first. Because he had been busy traveling, the most recent Ruins Market trade had not yet started. After some consideration, Song Chi decided to initiate the Ruins Market trade. There were nearly two hundred years coming up during which he could freely explore the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, so there was no hurry. In contrast, a round of Ruins Market trade could yield at least one million Floating Land Origin points. ... Red Soup Continent, an ordinary Second-Rank life-type Floating Land within the Shattered Starry Sea, home to many tribes. Red Soup Continent, Crimson Plains, this was the territory of the Jackalwolf People. From the north of the Crimson Plains, a low roar came from the gate of a small Jackalwolf tribe. This was not the howling of some beast, but a unique form of communication among the Jackalwolf People. Canine, whats the holdup? Hurry up! If we dont set out now, well likely return empty-handed again today... Following this call, a Second-Rank Jackalwolf emerged from a wooden shed in the distance, but suddenly, its expression changed, and it quickly roared back a few times. I have other matters; go on your own... This sudden change left several Jackalwolves at the gate feeling dissatisfied, and after a few roars of protest, they had no choice but to leave. Looking back at Canine, who had returned to the hut, it eagerly pulled out a black iron Token from its chest and muttered to itself. Which items should I list for sale... Over a month ago, while out hunting, it had encountered a Spatial Gate placed by the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and ultimately had the good fortune of receiving a [Consignment Token] issued by Song Chi. It hadnt informed the other Jackalwolf People in the tribe about this event. In its opinion, it was a fortunate encounter why should it tell anyone else? After a moment of thought, it took several items out from the side storage cabinet in the hut, and then, at two to three times the tribal market price, listed all the items on the Ruins Market stalls corresponding to the Consignment Token. With the initiation of this Ruins Market trade, there were many other Stellar Sea Creatures like Canine spread across different Star Domains of the Shattered Starry Sea, all of whom had entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market by luck in the past, either once or multiple times. In the period preceding this, Song Chi had already issued all Consignment Tokens at hand. PS: Thank you to Jiang Kui our great Alliance Leader for the 110,000 Points reward, the second Alliance Leader since I started writing C Im super excited, wuwuwu!! There will be additional updates for the Alliance Leader, thanks again. Chapter 623: 329: Unexpected Surprise and a New [Law Fruit] Chapter 623: Chapter 329: Unexpected Surprise and a New [Law Fruit] It has been over a year since Song Chi advanced to Third Rank at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, and throughout the many trades at the market, he certainly hasnt been stingy in distributing the [Ruins Market Consignment Tokens]. In fact, he had long discovered that with the variety of supplies from these [Ruins Market Consignment Tokens], the diversity of the goods traded at each market session had significantly improved, and the transaction volume had done the same. In such a situation, Song Chi had even less reason to be stingy with the distribution of the [Ruins Market Consignment Tokens]. Nowadays, he practically only had that minimum monthly consignment quota of one hundred tokens. ... At the Ruins Markets free stall area, since the market trade had just opened not long ago, the number of Alien Race visitors was still relatively small, making the number of stall spaces extremely limited. However, for Luke, who had entered early using a [Ruins Market Guest Token], this couldnt dampen his enthusiasm at all. Whenever a new alien race set up a stall, he would immediately draw near, trying to see if he could snatch up any overlooked treasures. ... Not far behind him, Song Chi, who appeared to be one of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race, watched this scene unfold, but this time, the usual wry smile was not on his face. The bulk of space warfare supplies had, in fact, to be provided by the Silver Goblin Empire supporting Luke. Just as Song Chi was preparing to approach and discuss the bulk purchase of warfare supplies, his Divided Spirits lodged in the different consignment shops suddenly discovered something valuable. Thus, he had no choice but to stop in his tracks and turn towards the target consignment shop at a seemingly normal pace. At consignment shop number 055, when Song Chi entered, there were not many people inside. After all, with only a few alien species having entered the market and the dilution effect of the three-digit numbered shops, it was inevitable that there wouldnt be many customers. Song Chi ignored these and walked straight to a counter located towards the back, where a glowing crystal was on display. He was no stranger to this crystal. Fourth-Rank Life Crystal, I didnt expect an alien species would be consigning something like this... Thinking this, Song Chi lowered his gaze to check the set consignment price. 10 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin! At this price, Song Chi did not hesitate and immediately purchased the Fourth-Rank Crystal of Life. It wasnt just that within the borders of the Torch Human Civilization Territory the value of a Fourth-Rank Crystal of Life was far more than this; even if the price exceeded the territorys asking price, Song Chi would have purchased it without hesitation. For a Torch Ship Captain, a Fourth-Rank Crystal of Life wasnt just a special resource that could accelerate plant growth; it was also one of the few special materials required for a Third-Rank Cruiser to advance to a Fourth-Rank Zhulu Warship. For this reason, Fourth-Rank Life Crystals had always been priceless within the Torch Human Civilization Territory, and once available, would inevitably be frantically sought after. Song Chi was in a very good mood; this Fourth-Rank Life Crystal was a complete and pleasant surprise for him. Together with the Ten Thousand Years Pure Yang Jade he already had, he now had two of the four special materials needed for his future advancement to Fourth Rank. That is to say, he just needed to gather the other two materials, and Cang Qiong could attempt to begin the mission to advance to a Zhulu Warship. Of course, this was still far off. Not to mention that the other two materials were also exceedingly rare items, not easily collected, and rushing Law Comprehension was out of the question. Advancing from Third to Fourth Rank wasnt about speed; having that special amplitude meant that before advancing to Fourth Rank, one needed to elevate ones Law Comprehension as much as possible. Thus, one could maximize the effect during the subsequent Fourth-Rank amplitude and save a significant amount of time. Additionally, there were no plans yet in place for bathing in the blood of high-ranking Alien Species. So far, Song Chi had envisioned two places for hunting High-Rank Alien Species for Cang Qiong in the future. The first was naturally in the Starry Sea Dark Void, outside the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the depths of that void, countless High-Rank Void Demons existed, and it wouldnt be an exaggeration to say there would be as many as one wished to kill. However, the problem was that the Void Demons in this void space were not under his control. If several Fifth Rank or even Sixth Rank Void Demons were summoned, Song Chi feared he wouldnt even have time to flee. He wouldnt naively think that just because he had the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at his disposal, he could rest easy. As darlings of space, Void Demons possessed an inherently high Spatial Affinity Talent. On a Fifth Rank or Sixth Rank Void Demon, this talent could potentially evolve into special abilities or secret techniques like Spatial Imprisonment or Spatial Blockade. If controlled by such ability, could the Ruins Market, which could instantly return one to safety, ensure its effectiveness? Song Chi didnt know this point, nor was he willing to test it personally. So unless it was absolutely necessary, he would not take the path of hunting Void Demons in the Void Space. Beyond that, the second place was that Storm Continent discovered by the Barbarous Harvest Squad. That Fourth Rank Level special celestial phenomenon, the Floating Land, harbored quite a number of Fourth Rank Level Storm Elementals. If he could use it as a place for hunting High-Rank Alien Species blood in the future, it would be very suitable. However, this continent had one flaw. It was rife with storm phenomena. If a maximum energy level storm occurred, combined with an assault by several Fourth Rank Storm Elementals, even Cang Qiong might be at risk of capsizing. Chapter 624: 329: Unexpected Surprise and a New [Law Fruit]_2 Chapter 624: Chapter 329: Unexpected Surprise and a New [Law Fruit]_2 The above is necessary: the key lies in the fact that the Storm Continent was discovered by the Man Feng Squad, and according to the official laws of Torch Human Civilization, the Man Feng Squad has priority rights to occupy the Storm Continent. Of course, this is not important, as the priority occupation rights only take effect when brought to official attention, and in the presence of the Dinghai Song Family, can the Man Feng Squad really escalate the matter to the Torch Human Civilization officials? Thats clearly impossible. The main point is that the Man Feng Squad also controls the exact coordinates of the Storm Continent. Although Song Chi had also set down a marker during the previous mission, he still couldnt overcome the hurdle that the Man Feng Squad represented. If the Song family were to forcibly take possession, what if the Man Feng Squad directly revealed the news to the Chenxing Clan, the Golden Horn Lu Clan, or even publicly announce it on the Torch network? By then, many powers would likely descend upon the Storm Continent. Unfortunately, the Man Feng Squad has yet to accept my offer; they seem to value the Storm Continent tremendously... ... With a sigh, Song Chi didnt dwell on it further. Since the advancement of the Cang Qiong to Third Rank was imminent, and there was still plenty of time to handle these matters later, what he needed to do now was to collect as many war resources as possible. As the Yaohan Kingdoms extensive war preparations draw near, the prices for war resources throughout the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy are continuously rising. Even with caravans from adjacent galaxies entering non-stop, it was merely a drop in the bucket. With the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at his disposal, Song Chi will certainly not waste this opportunity and is determined to make a substantial profit from it. However, at this point, he was no longer in such a hurry to find Goblin Luke. Currently possessing a limited amount of Low Rank Floating Land Origins and not wanting to use those of Third Rank and above, obtaining sufficient funds to purchase required Song Chi to wait until more than four figures worth of white and blue oddities were sold in the Oddity Exchange Shop. Oddity Exchange Shop. Compared to the past, this market transaction is obviously much more popular, attracting a considerable number of various Starry Sea Alien Races even though the number of aliens currently entering the market is limited. The reason is simple. In the past, white and blue Starry Sea Oddities could only be bartered, but now they could be outright purchased with Low Rank Floating Land Origin. White Oddity: Sale price 3,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin Blue Oddity: Sale price 20,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, or 1,900 strands of First Rank Floating Land Origin. This change immediately garnered the enthusiasm of many Starry Sea Alien Races. Excuse me, this Fire Stone might not be transmutable into weapons, but my White Rock Tribe is located in the extreme cold regions of the Floating Land. The heat it emits is crucial for the survival of our tribes offspring. Ill take it for 20,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Qing Yuan Turtle Shell, can be transformed into Qing Yuan Turtle Shield, a high-quality defensive oddity. Ill exchange it for 20,000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin! ... As time went on, more and more aliens entered the market, and the number of aliens gathered at the Oddity Exchange Shop also surged. In less than four hours, the myriad of white and blue oddities were nearly sold out. During this process, Song Chi gained over twenty million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Apart from the costs, he made at least ten million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Although it was not a lot, it allowed Song Chi to reaccumulate the capital needed to purchase war supplies. Soon, Song Chi, looking like a member of the Blue Blood Clan, approached Goblin Luke and began to proactively purchase various weapons. Goblin Mana Bombing Drone Goblin High-Explosive Grenade Small Goblin Mechanical Combat Dog ... After listing a series of items, the two started to discuss further on the quantity and unit price of the purchases. Trading with the goblins certainly required a bit of haggling, but fortunately, the end result was a success. Song Chi had successfully purchased a large amount of war materials, with both parties agreeing to deliver next month. Having dealt with that, the main goal of this Ruins Market transaction was essentially achieved, and as time went by, no other accidents or surprises occurred. Nearly twenty hours later, the Ruins Market transaction officially ended. Once out of the Ruins Market, Song Chi was not in a rush to explore those fragments of the Immortal Realm Continent. Currently, there are only two Third Rank spatial anchor points. One is set in the Dragon Spine Continent, and the other is in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. If he were to directly enter the Spirit Beast Secret Realm via the Ruins Market, then upon exiting, he could only return to the Dragon Spine Continent. Therefore, before venturing to explore the fragments of the Immortal Realm Continent, all matters on the Chenxing Yang Continent must be settled. Not to mention anything else, he must entrust someone with the task of acquiring strange objects on behalf of Song Yufeng. The contract servant Wang Zhen also needs to be arranged properly. After all, the various materials purchased from Goblin Luke would require Wang Zhen to act on his behalf, as it wouldnt be appropriate for him, as a person from the Dinghai Song Family, to be involved directly. Finally, and most crucially, theres the exploration of the Alien Star Domain ruins that he promised Ansewei. He cant just stand her up, can he? Of course, he could cancel the spatial anchor in the Dragon Spine Continent and reset it in the Sky Rush Valley. That would solve everything. However, Song Chi has no intention of doing so. Compared to Sky Rush Valley, the Dragon Spine Continent is his familys ancestral land and has always been the ultimate retreat that Song Chi has reserved for himself. From the moment he set the spatial anchor, he had vowed only to change the spatial anchor on the Dragon Spine Continent in a dire emergency. In his personal estates underground battleship summoning room, Song Chi stood in front of the component of Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm within the Cangqiong. His eyes slightly narrowed, he immersed his spirit entirely into the breeding secret realm. After more than another year had passed, a new round of secret realm acceleration ended in this breeding secret realm. It has now once again entered a buffering period for the Secret Realm Accelerator feature, lasting a couple of months. However, with another acceleration of over twenty thousand years, the Spatial Law Tree and the Light Attribute Law Tree, which bore fruits in the previous acceleration, have now fully matured. Looking at the three Space Law Fruits and three Light Attribute Law Fruits, a clear smile emerged on Song Chis face. After a faint spatial fluctuation, his figure disappeared from the battleship. A few tens of seconds later, when he reappeared, he had six fruits radiating with special mysterious energy in his hands. Three Light Attribute Law Fruits were first put by Song Chi into the Ruins Market, and also placed in the Oddity Exchange Shop. Law Fruits, being such a rare resource, have extremely high value irrespective of their attribute. If he could trade them in the Ruins Market, he might sell them at an unexpectedly high price. As for the three Space Law Fruits, Song Chi naturally consumed them himself. Even though he had already used two before and the effect had diminished somewhat, as long as they could accelerate his law comprehension, Song Chi wouldnt be stingy. Before advancing to Fourth Rank, the higher his Law Comprehension Degree, the better, plus the potential future acquisition of Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow. Now that every 0.1% increase in Law Comprehension Degree could later become 1.5%, the gap is extremely tempting, and Song Chi would not let it go to waste. Moreover, with a few more uses of those Space Law Fruits, its possible that the law he comprehends could completely transmute into the Starry Sea Law. After that, he could always stay in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, leveraging the market itself and the Primary Spatial Law Crystal to speed up his comprehension of space law. Above the Ghost Energy Cultivation Platform within the Cangqiong, Song Chi sat quietly in meditation. First, he swallowed one Space Law Fruit, then quickly grasped two Primary Spatial Law Crystals, one in each hand. Having done this, he closed his eyesstreams of Divine Thought Thread burst from his mind, infiltrating the two Spatial Law Crystals in his hands. With the triple reinforcement, an abundance of spatial law comprehension flooded his mind, and Song Chi seized the opportunity to assimilate as much as possible into his own comprehension. As time passed, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree slowly but steadily increased. Chapter 625: 330: The Key to Advancing the Silver Apple Mother Tree Chapter 625: Chapter 330: The Key to Advancing the Silver Apple Mother Tree ` A Space Law Fruit coupled with two Primary Spatial Law Crystals meant that Song Chis Law Comprehension speed was now many times faster than it had been originally in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Merely two days later, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had risen from 0.36% to 0.42%. Within the entire Torch Human Civilization Territory, among all the Cruiser Captains with a Divine Consciousness State Spirit, this degree of comprehension actually placed him in the upper-mid tier. It might not seem like a very high rank, but the important point is that its been only a little over ten years since Song Chis breakthrough with the Guidance Technique to the Third Rank and his control over his Divine Consciousness State Spirit, yet he was already comparable to those cruiser captains who had dwelled upon the Laws for over a hundred, or even two hundred years. Therefore, the ranking was hardly the point; what was key was that Song Chi still had an abundance of time, with endless possibilities ahead. Additionally, dont forget what he was comprehending was the Space Law, which is significantly different from the common Starry Sea Law. ... With thoughts flowing, the Space Law rapidly coalesced around him, and soon a miniature, illusory Dragon Whale emerged beside him. Song Chi was familiarizing himself with the rapidly enhanced power of his Space Law. Simultaneously, deep in his mind, Song Chi was also carefully sensing his own progress in the assimilation of the Law. This third Law Fruit had significantly increased his assimilation progress with the Starry Sea Law. He estimated that in about four years he would be able to fully complete the assimilation. Once the remaining two Space Law Fruits are used up, the assimilation of the Starry Sea Law should be completed as well... Muttering to himself, Song Chi instinctively sighed. Thinking about the remaining two Space Law Fruits, he recalled the specific effects of this third Space Law Fruit, which had increased his Law Comprehension Degree by only 0.06%. He remembered the first two Law Fruits had increased his Comprehension by 0.1% and 0.08% respectively. By this calculation, perhaps after using two to three more Law Fruits he would hit the limit, and the Space Law Fruits would no longer be of any use to him. This clearly wasnt good news. After a soft sigh, Song Chi quickly snapped back to reality and ceased to dwell on his gains and losses. Carefully calculating, the Space Law Fruits had already improved his comprehension by a total of 0.24%. Factoring in the few he could still use, the final value should stay around 0.3%. Not counting the boost from the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, normally, a 0.3% Spatial Law Comprehension Degree would require at least 90 years of continuous contemplation. That is to say, these Space Law Fruits had already silently saved Song Chi nearly a century of time. Calculated with a future amplitude of 15 times, it would be a 4.5% Spatial Law Comprehension Degree. With such a benefit, what was there not to be satisfied about? Having come to this realization, Song Chi quickly regained his composure. However, he did not rush to use the two remaining Space Law Fruits and decided to first adapt to the swiftly increased Space Law power. ... In the blink of an eye, two months had passed. In his private estate in the Sky Rush Valley, Song Chis spirit had just returned from the powerful effect of the fourth Space Law Fruit. This fourth Space Law Fruit had only increased his Comprehension Degree by 0.04%, but it had taken his Space Law Comprehension to 0.46%. Just as Song Chi was feeling pleased, his Quantum Communication Bracelet suddenly buzzed with a message alert. Turning to look, he raised an eyebrow when he saw the message was from Wang Zhen. Wang Zhen... could there be some unexpected issue with the sale of the war supplies? A month ago, Song Chi, who had acquired a large amount of materials from Goblin Luke and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, handed them all over to Wang Zhen the following day. As a Torch Ship Captain who had been frequenting the Chenxing Yang Continent for hundreds of years, Wang Zhen naturally had his own special channels. Especially after his flagship was upgraded to a Zhulu Warship, with the backing of Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger, his personal identity and related channels were substantially enhanced. In the past month, by selling off war supplies, he had already earned quite a bit of Floating Land Origin for Song Chi. If there really was a problem with the channel for selling war supplies, Song Chi would inevitably find it unacceptable. What happened? The device he was holding was likewise a Quantum Communication Bracelet, which Song Chi had specifically requested from his family, allowing the two of them to communicate long-distance freely without worrying about information leaks. As for the Torch Network, although it was more convenient and had stronger functionalities, some individuals with special privileges could peek into the communication remotely and couldnt guarantee absolute confidentiality of the information. Wang Zhens reply came soon enough, but it turned out to be a false alarm for Song Chi. Its nothing serious, mainly that Ive received news about a Chenxing black market. There will be a rather large auction in three days, and I was wondering if Your Highness might be interested! Hearing this reply, Song Chi instinctively wanted to decline. But upon a second thought, he nodded and agreed. As the largest black market in the Chenxing Principality, he had long heard that the Chenxing black market was of a tremendous scale, with a daily throughput of resources that was beyond ordinary. And for such a considerable auction within it, there would likely be many valuable items. With this in mind, he agreed to attend. Though the configuration on the Cang Qiong was indeed luxurious, it was not completely comprehensive. For example, components like the Soldier Figurine Tree were still loaded with that Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree. It would be good to take a look; perhaps he would come across the components currently needed by the Cang Qiong. ... Three days later, using the Innumerable Changes and Mirage Shadow features of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component, the Cang Qiong quietly left the Sky Rush Valley. ` Chapter 626: 330: The Key to Advancing the Silver Apple Mother Tree_2 Chapter 626: Chapter 330: The Key to Advancing the Silver Apple Mother Tree_2 After successfully rendezvousing with the Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger, both warships headed straight for the entrance to the Chenxing black market. Being a black market, although it involved a multitude of complexities, it clearly could not operate brazenly within the bounds of Holy Star City. The entrance to the Chenxing black market was officially more than 0.5 light-years away from Holy Star City. After one spatial jump, the two warships finally arrived at their destination. Is this... the entrance to a secret realm? Looking at the familiar space vortex corridor in the distance, Song Chis eyes were filled with surprise. ... Previously, he had only heard about the Chenxing black market and had not known much about it. Now it seemed that the black market was indeed quite imposing, using an entire Starry Sea Secret Realm as the venue for its transactions. In the group chat, Wang Zhen replied respectfully, Yes, but its just a low-level Shattered Secret Realm, whose original environment has already been utterly destroyed! At the entrance to the black market, the market enforcement personnel stopped the two warships. Of course, it wasnt to check the identities of Cang Qiong and Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger, but to inform the two that personal flagships must be withdrawn before entering the market, in accordance with the black markets regulations. Neither Song Chi nor his companion paid much mind to this, and the two warships quickly entered the space vortex corridor ahead. As Wang Zhen had said, this secret realm serving as the black markets trading venue was indeed just a low-level Shattered Secret Realm, and it was unclear what it had been through. The Floating Land Fragment within the realm had almost completely collapsed, shattered by a mighty power. The current trading platform in the realm was an air-based mechanical platform pieced together artificially. The Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger and the White Cloud, formerly known as Cang Qiong and renamed for its chameleon feature, docked in the designated area for warships on the platform, and were soon withdrawn into their respective Ancestral Apertures. Song Chi, now wearing a bionic skin mask, was led by Wang Zhen to start wandering around the entire trading platform. Although it was artificially pieced together, the trading platform beneath their feet was still vast. At first glance, the number of Torch Ship Captains present was no less than five figures. The large number of visitors, in turn, had forged the bustling market that the black market had become today. Following Wang Zhen through various shops and stands, Song Chi saw a wide array of items. Most numerous among them were various kinds of warfare materials, which were extremely popular at the time, as well as ship components of various qualities. However, though there was a wide variety of items, they were mostly common goods; after browsing dozens to hundreds of shops, Song Chi had not seen anything that truly caught his attention. Seemingly sensing his waning interest, Wang Zhen explained at his side, These are just ordinary goods. If you want something top-notch, youll have to wait for the black market auction. Otherwise, you can try your luck at a Red Shop. Red Shop? Song Chi was puzzled, as it was his first time hearing this term. Wang Zhen explained, Your Highness, a Red Shop is what insiders call places that specifically deal in all sorts of stolen goods. Upon hearing the term stolen goods, Song Chi instantly understood. With the vast expanse of the Chenxing Yang Continent and the incalculable number of Torch Ship Captains mingling within, it was inevitable that conflicts arose amidst such large numbers. In the course of conflict, naturally, various stolen goods would appear. Some items that were not conducive to open trade would be sold off in this black market. Song Chi thought for a moment. Lets take a look! Although he wasnt very hopeful, the auction wouldnt start for a few more hours, so it was worth a visit. In the northeastern corner of the trading platform at the Mo River shop. As soon as they entered the shops front door, Wang Zhen immediately uttered the appropriate secret passphrase. Then he and Song Chi entered a hidden door on the side of the shop. After stepping through the hidden door, Song Chi found the scenery before him suddenly transformed; items shining with various colored lights successively caught his eye. At a glance, Song Chi noticed that the small sealed chamber was filled with over a hundred different Strange Objects. Aside from a few blue components, the majority were Purple Quality components, and there were even components shimmering with orange light among them. Wang Zhens explanatory voice soon reached his ears. Your Highness, this is the largest Red Shop in the black market. It is said to be backed by multiple Fourth Rank Level Contending Warships. Song Chi nodded slightly, showing no particular reaction. Around the sealed chamber, several Torch Ship Captains who were standing in the corners also wore expressions of surprise. Among them was a Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain, and the others were seasoned Cruiser Captains. The Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain was indeed the underground proprietor of the Red Shop. They were familiar with Wang Zhen, a regular customer, and were aware that his Flagship had been upgraded to a Contending Warship. His status had significantly elevated, which was why the term Your Highness uttered by Wang Zhen aroused such intrigue and uncertainty in them. At that moment, everyones eyes turned to Song Chi, who was by Wang Zhens side, filled with inquisitive looks. It was clear that Song Chi, who had always seemed unremarkable, must possess an identity far from simple to have commanded such respect from Wang Zhen, who was nearly a full-fledged Contending Warship Captain. Song Chi paid no mind to their gazes. Instead, his eyes moved across all the Strange Objects within the chamber. Compared to the all-too-common components outside, there were indeed some valuable items among these stolen goods. However, he had yet to see anything that truly tempted him. Chapter 627: 330: The Key to the Promotion of the Silver Apple Mother Tree - Part 3 Chapter 627: Chapter 330: The Key to the Promotion of the Silver Apple Mother Tree C Part 3 ` Seeing him checking out the items on his own, no one else spoke up to interrupt; the entire secret chamber was enshrouded in silence. Several minutes later, Song Chi finally found a rather special component. Virus Spore Rejection Membrane lv0 Quality: Purple Feature: Can isolate Starry Sea virus rank +1 ... Consumption: 7/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When equipped, the warship gains a layer of virus isolation membrane, which can currently isolate Starry Sea virus spores up to First Rank (Zero Rank +1) intensity. No need for charge and buffer UpRank Requirement: 7 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 700 Spectral Energy Points This is a component similar to the Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane, except that it isolates Starry Sea virus spores. The Shattered Starry Sea is vast and boundless, with countless unique star domains possible, and those filled with virus spores are not few. Although the Cang Qiong has not yet encountered one to date, Song Chi has always been proactive in taking precautions. Whats the price for this purple component? Seeing this rather mysterious prince finally speak up, the owner of the Red Shop quickly offered a price. A rare isolation class special component, 20 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin! Without waiting for Song Chi to speak, Wang Zhen at his side said coldly, 20 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. Manager San, this price youve set can no longer be called merely generous, ordinary purple components usually only require 5 strands of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin! The Fourth-Rank Red Shop owners expression remained unchanged. Old Wang, as you said, thats the price of ordinary purple components. As one of the largest Red Shop owners in the black market, his intelligence network was naturally not lacking, and Wang Zhens identity was not a secret to him. Wang Zhen was about to say something else, but Song Chi spoke indifferently, 10 strands! This was the limit he was willing to accept; if the other party still refused, Song Chi would not hesitate to turn around and leave. However, it seemed that the other party also saw his attitude and, after hesitating for a moment, agreed. After taking this purple Virus Spore Rejection Membrane component, Song Chi did not linger any longer, he left the Red Shop with Wang Zhen. There were no more components here that interested him. Unbeknownst to Song Chi, as soon as the two of them left, the owner of the Mohe Red Shop immediately mobilized the energy at his disposal to start investigating his identity. But even if he knew, Song Chi wouldnt care. From beginning to end, his relationship with Wang Zhen was never exposed, and with the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component, any force trying to investigate him was doomed to fail. Of course, those forces possessing special gold-tier components were an exception. Against those components, even the Mirage Transformation Pearl would have nowhere to hide. After leaving Mohe Red Shop, Wang Zhen then took Song Chi to visit a few smaller Red Shops, but the results were disappointing, as they did not find any components that satisfied Song Chi. While the two meandered, the black market auction finally began. This auction was somewhat unusual, being held right in the center of the trading platform, with no specific auction hall; it was conducted in the open air, allowing every Torch Ship Captain in the black market to place bids. Interestingly, the auction method was quite different from a normal auction, lacking the so-called bidding phase. Each item brought forth by the black market had a 10-minute bidding period, during which all Torch Ship Captains could place bids. After the 10 minutes were up, the black market would choose one person among all the bidders as the winner. Song Chi was not unfamiliar with this entirely new auction method, as it greatly resembled the final Ruins Market Guest Token and Ruins Market Walking Rank auctions he participated in during his previous transactions at the Ruins Market. As he was thinking this, the hidden managers of the black market had already presented the first auction item. Strange Object: Heartburning Flame Quality: Orange Convertible: {Torch Seed UpRank Fire Source} Note: Derived from the Crimson Flame Demon Domain after eons, this strand of strange object Fire Seed possesses multiple effects. After directly showing the attribute panel of this orange Fire Seed Strange Object, the black market manager continued, This strand of Heartburning Flame is an Orange Top-quality Fire Source UpRank, capable of elevating a purple Torch Seed to an Orange Torch Seed at its peak. Its value is comparable to some red curios. Now, everyone may place their bids using the bidder, and after ten minutes we will select the most suitable person among all the bidders for the transaction. As expected, the trading platform erupted into a buzz at the opening with an Orange Top-quality Fire Source UpRank, followed by a torrent of bids. Even Song Chi felt somewhat tempted. Although he personally no longer needed it, both his grandfather and his parents did. Looking at Wang Zhen beside him, there was a clear flash of eagerness in his eyes, which quickly turned into resignation. To UpRank his Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger, he had almost expended all his funds; there was no way he could secure this strand of Heartburning Flame. Not paying much attention to the changes in Wang Zhens expression, Song Chi pondered for a moment before typing on his bidder, One Orange Main Cannon + one Fourth-Rank Silver Apple + one Top-Rank Dragon Blood Fruit. He actually had a Red Energy Shield that he had obtained from Andersons Flagship, but he felt it wasnt worth it, so he didnt offer it. An Orange Top-quality Fire Source UpRank is said to be comparable to a red Strange Object, but that refers to red curios that cannot be converted into shipborne components, and they are not really comparable to true red components. ` Chapter 628: 330: The Key to the Promotion of the Silver Apple Mother Tree - Part 4 Chapter 628: Chapter 330: The Key to the Promotion of the Silver Apple Mother Tree C Part 4 Ten minutes later, the final result was out, and Song Chi had not become the lucky one to successfully exchange for that thread of Heartburning Flame. The Torch Ship Captain who did manage to nab it had put forth a main cannon of red quality, with an almost doubling of the price. As for Song Chi, his reaction was minimal. He hadnt held much hope from the start and was naturally able to accept the outcome now. After the first auction item, the second one quickly appeared. This time, it wasnt a Starry Sea Oddity, but an extremely weak giant ape from the Starry Sea Alien Race. This is a Fourth-Rank Level Long-Arm Devil Ape; at its peak, it possessed Fourth-Rank Combat Power. Now, its injuries can ensure that a purple-level enslavement component can successfully enslave it. A Fourth-Rank Level enslaved creature can provide enough safety assurance for the upcoming grand colonization war, and you can also seize more resources through it. Alright, you can start bidding now! ... ... As for the Long-Arm Devil Ape, Song Chi didnt have much interest. It wasnt that he looked down on a Fourth-Rank Level enslavement combat power; rather, he felt there was no need to waste the money on it. The grand colonization war was coming, and his family had long prepared war supplies, and there would inevitability be arrangements for the safety of their tribesmen below. For a family rank like his, once he returned to Dragon Spine Continent, it was highly likely he would be assigned a Fourth-Rank enslavement unit provided by the family at no cost. But his lack of interest did not mean others felt the same. Noticing the eager gaze from Wang Zhen beside him, Song Chi quickly thought of the plight of his own contracted servant, who had only one piece of orange warship armor on the entire Zhulu Warship. Pondering for a moment, he asked softly, Do you want this Long-Arm Devil Ape? Seeing Wang Zhen nod shyly, he asked another question. What can you put up from your own possessions? After a bit of thought, Song Chi decided to help Wang Zhen acquire the Long-Arm Devil Ape. There were still many times he would need his service later on, and if he let him down too easily, it wouldnt be too good. With surprise on his face, Wang Zhen quickly said, 5 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, 75 threads of Third-Rank... Stop! Seeing him about to spill his entire net worth, Song Chi promptly interrupted him. A few seconds later, he handed over two millennium Dragon Blood Fruits + 20 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin to Wang Zhen. Try bidding with these yourself! He still had over twenty millennium Dragon Blood Fruits on hand, so parting with two would not be an issue; the Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin could now also be synthesized by the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform, so it wasnt in short supply. Thank you, Your Highness! Wang Zhen accepted them excitedly, his gaze toward Song Chi becoming even more resolute. Soon, Wang Zhen successfully won the Fourth-Rank Long-Arm Devil Ape, and he didnt even have to use all the funds, only using one millennium Dragon Blood Fruit + 15 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin. The Torch Ship Captain who consigned the Long-Arm Devil Ape for auction was likely of advanced years, so he agreed immediately upon seeing the millennium Dragon Blood Fruit. Wang Zhen later tried to return the remaining millennium Dragon Blood Fruit and 10 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin but was refused by Song Chi with a wave of his hand. Keep it to exchange for other things you need; the equipment on your flagship is too low level, put more thought into it yourself! ... As time passed, the black market administrators brought out a substantial number of auction items. These items all had decent value, the worst being components of purple quality; occasionally, a few orange quality components would also appear. Wang Zhen was indeed lucky, leveraging the millennium Dragon Blood Fruit and 10 threads of Fourth-Rank Floating Land Origin, he acquired a Super Main Cannon of orange quality, somewhat compensating for the firepower deficiency on the Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger. However, Song Chis spirit was far from being at ease. Beyond the initial strand of Heartburning Flame, no subsequent auction item had caught his interest, leaving him greatly disappointed. Finally, after another purple top-rank component was auctioned off, the black market manager officially announced the last and climactic phase of the auction. There were only three items in this finale. The first was a low-level Earth Attribute Law Crystal. For the Torch ship captains present who had comprehended the Law of Earth, this low-level Earth Attribute Law Crystal undoubtedly caused quite a stir. It was eventually taken for 10 strands of Fifth-Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi still did not bid, as the Earth Attribute Law Crystal was of no use to him, someone who followed the path of Space Law. However, the penultimate auction item that followed gave him a huge surprise. It was a half-step Fifth Rank Starry Sea plant heart. This is a heart of a half-step Fifth Rank Level Desolate Ancient Tree. As the core heart of a Starry Sea plant, it should have a potent life-extending effect, yet the barren power pervading the Desolate Ancient Tree itself has affected this, rendering the heart devoid of any life-extension properties. Yet, being the core heart of a half-step Fifth Rank Starry Sea plant, its uses are still manifold. I wont elaborate further. You may now place your bids! This heart initially captured the attention of many Torch ship captains, but when they learned it lacked life-extending effects, the majority quickly lost interest. However, what surprised and puzzled Song Chi was that, as the Desolate Ancient Tree Heart appeared, a strange change suddenly emerged from the Ancestral Torch within his brow. Originally, he had not been particularly interested in this Desolate Ancient Tree Heart, but this anomaly immediately made him much more solemn. As he delved into the Ancestral Torch with his spirit, Song Chi quickly located the source of the anomaly. Like when he had encountered the Neutron Star Remains, it was the miniaturized Cang Qiong that was trembling slightly. This time, of course, it was not the Neutron Star Core Armor component, but another component within the Cang Qiong. Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm? Feeling the source of the slight tremor from within the Mini Firmament Ship, Song Chi was taken aback. It was the last thing he expected to be that component. However, he soon realized that it wasnt so much Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm itself that was trembling but rather the Silver Apple Mother Tree within that component. Realizing this, Song Chis mind raced with possibilities. Could it be that the Silver Apple Mother Tree is responding to this Desolate Ancient Tree Heart? Is this heart the key for it to advance to Fifth Rank? The first thought that sprang to Song Chis mind was just that. He had no choice; it had been a long time since the Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm component was enhanced to Fifth Rank, but the Silver Apple Mother Tree inside had shown no signs of advancing. Song Chi had been troubled by this for a long time and had considered various reasons but never found an answer. Thus, the current anomaly from the Silver Apple Mother Tree led him to associate it with advancement to Fifth Rank right away. Suppressing the excitement and messy thoughts, Song Chi calmed down, and with a thought, began considering which items he could offer in exchange for this Desolate Ancient Tree Heart. Since it might be the key for the Silver Apple Mother Tree to advance, he was determined to secure the Desolate Ancient Tree Heart. The value of the Silver Apple Mother Tree was simply too great. If it could return to Fifth Rank, coupled with the Secret Realm Accelerator feature, it would be able to continuously produce Orange Oddities in the future. If it could return to Sixth Rank, it would be able to produce Red Curios indefinitely. Just the presence of this slight possibility meant he had to make a move. With an answer in mind, Song Chi took out his bid device and quickly typed the following. Red Energy Shield Red Dome Shield or three millennial Dragon Blood Fruits! After placing his bid, he began to wait quietly. PS: Two-in-one chapter, there should be an additional one later. Chapter 631: 332: Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization Chapter 631: Chapter 332: Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization The rendezvous with Ansewei took place ten minutes after the Cang Qiong departed from Sky Rush Valley, with the prearranged meeting point set in the starry space just outside the Chenxing Yang Continent. In the main control room of White Rose, as communication between the two warships was officially connected, Ansewei, her condition fully recuperated over the past half month, once again radiated a beaming smile. Her eyes fixed on Song Chi in the projection screen, she softly asked, Are you all set? After receiving Song Chis nod in response, she did not immediately activate the warships merging device but instead repeated the information about the civilization relics she had shared months earlier. The civilization relic she had discovered belonged to a mechanical civilization known as Qiongtian, which was filled with a large array of mechanical creations. To conduct an in-depth exploration, the protective abilities of the warship itself had to be substantial. ... Ansewei was unclear about the quality of the energy shield and warship armor installed on Song Chis Cang Qiong, and it was not appropriate to ask bluntly, so she could only confirm with Song Chi again in this manner. Song Chi did not elaborate and simply nodded once again. He had absolute confidence in the defense capabilities of the Cangqiong. However, he soon inquired about another matter. What about your brother? As previously discussed, this exploration of the civilization remnants was supposed to be undertaken by the three of them, including the Fourth Prince Seyn Chenxing. Speaking of her own brother, Ansewei said irritably, Dont get me started. He just entered the familys Primordial Secret Realm to comprehend the Laws, and it will be more than ten years before he emerges... To this, Song Chi did not continue to inquire. He felt no strong reaction; it was unavoidable after all. Clearly, Seyn Chenxing had entered the familys Primordial Secret Realm without giving prior notice to Ansewei, resulting in a conflict with the plans of the three of them. Once everything was ready, Ansewei activated a purple merging device aboard the White Rose. As the two cruisers completely merged, the charge deployment by Alien Star Domain officially ended. Feeling the intense spatial fluctuations outside the ship, Song Chi also followed suit and initiated the deployment before being totally enveloped by the sensation of weightlessness. ... Above a gigantic Starry Sea Floating Land with a diameter exceeding 0.5 light-years, two kilometer-long cruisers materialized out of nowhere. Turning around at the first opportunity, Song Chi began to scrutinize the surrounding environment. Soon, he had his answer. Is this a Level 4 Resource-type Starry Sea Floating Land? As he muttered, Ansewei had already withdrawn the merging light band, and her explanatory voice came through the warships magnetic wave group communication. Yes, but it was already riddled with holes when I found it, every resource on it having been mined clean by an unknown civilization. Song Chi nodded, his gaze following the forward-facing warship projection screen to the Starry Sea Floating Land below. Just as Ansewei had said, that Level 4 Resource Floating Land was littered with mining pits of varying sizes, its various resources exhausted long before their unknown past. Of course, with the passage of who knows how much time since then, due to the continuous ingestion and nurturing of external free-floating energies by the Floating Lands Origin Core, this Level 4 Floating Land had started to gestate new mineral resources. However, it seemed that this process had just begun, and a long period of waiting would still be required. In just a few seconds, Song Chi made various judgements, but before he could think further, Anseweis voice pulled his thoughts back to reality: Where do you think that civilization ruins could be? Theres a prize for guessing correctly, you know. Ignoring Anseweis tone, Song Chi pondered for a moment then said, Mechanical civilization, perhaps a special enclosed folding space? Wrong! As the two conversed, White Rose had already powered up its engines and started to descend below, with Cang Qiong naturally following closely behind. Distracted in maneuvering the Cang Qiong, Song Chi continued to speak without pause. A secret realm? Seeing Ansewei still shaking her head, he instinctively frowned, and the next second, his gaze swiftly turned to look at the Level 4 Floating Land below. Could it be under this Floating Land? Finally, he received Anseweis affirmative response. Immediately, Cang Qiong received a beam transmitted from the White Rose. Before Song Chi could ponder further, the Abnormal Status Purifier component already sent out a prompt. [An unknown status buff has been detected on the warship. Confirm whether to purify?] Anseweis explanation followed soon after. This is a Shield Enhancement Aura that can increase the warships energy shield by 50% of its shield value, but it only lasts for 1 hour! Hearing this, Song Chi instinctively accessed the attributes of the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield and seeing that the shield value had indeed increased by 50%, he immediately sent a rejection command to the Abnormal Status Purifier component. The Abnormal Status Purifier component is convenient in that it does not indiscriminately purify any abnormal status, marks, etc., received by the warship, but first seeks the captains approval. Only if the captain does not respond immediately does it purify on its own. Weve arrived! Suddenly, the White Rose in the lead halted its descent, and Song Chi could clearly sense a change in Anseweis tone from the earlier veiled levity to solemnity. In response, Song Chi also became more seriously focused, his spirit entirely concentrated. Past a stretch of barren hills, through a layer meant to conceal, he could see a hidden crevice on the ground leading straight down into a pitch-dark abyss. Chapter 632: 332: Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization_2 Chapter 632: Chapter 332: Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization_2 Clearly, this was the entrance to the underground mechanical race civilization ruins that Ansewei had mentioned. Without any unnecessary words, shortly after Song Chi released two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to scout ahead, Ansewei took the lead in piloting the White Rose into the cavern. Seeing this, and having almost confirmed through the perspective of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines that there was no danger in the passage just below, Song Chi also controlled the Cang Qiong to follow closely behind. However, not much time had passed when the two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, thousands of meters below, suddenly came under attack from all directions. They hardly had any time to react before the two Soldier Figurines completely lost connection. Regarding this, Song Chi didnt react too much because the information previously provided by Ansewei had already covered this part. The ones that destroyed the two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were the peripheral fire control systems of the Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization ruins. Despite the speed at which the two Soldier Figurines were destroyed, it was purely because of the sheer number of attacks. Focusing on the firepower alone, it was actually quite limited. ... Relying on the Torch Warships Energy Shield, there would be no big problem as long as they could pass through quickly. With that thought, the two warships that had been racing downwards reached the position of the previous two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, immediately illuminating the pitch-black corridor with countless small beams of light, indicating the outer perimeters of the civilizations firepower. Accelerate, dont linger! Before the overwhelming net of firepower could envelop them, Anseweis voice came first, but her reminder was wholly unnecessary as the Cang Qiong was already racing ahead, even faster than the White Rose. Hum hum hum! A multitude of laser beams struck the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield, causing dense ripples to appear across the shields surface. Even though each laser beams individual attack power was limited, with most not even reaching the Defense Value of the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield and thus only causing minimum damage of 1 point, the sheer number of beams accumulating damage caused the Shield Value of the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield to continually decrease. Finally, after racing downwards for several seconds, the two warships eventually passed through the outer fire control area. Looking at the energy shields of the two warships now, it was evident that the surface of the Cang Qiongs shield was significantly brighter, indicating a higher remaining Shield Value, and it was even slowly recharging. As for the White Roses Energy Shield, it was visibly much dimmer. Catching this detail, Anseweis eyes shimmered slightly, realizing that the White Rose was equipped with a Red Quality Energy Shield! Hum! Suddenly, the two warships passed through a new isolating Light Gate, and immediately a brand new space appeared before the eyes of Song Chi and Ansewei. What they had passed previously was just the outer corridor of the ruins; now they were officially entering the interior of the ruins. Looking around, Song Chis eyes showed a trace of astonishment. The place where their two warships were now was a massive underground square space. At a glance, the space, entirely constructed of special metal, seemed endless. Numerous giant mechanical devices stood on both sides of this subterranean space. Several Energy Light Gates, appearing to divide the entire underground space into multiple areas horizontally, were arranged in a sequence from near to far, with no fewer than ten gates at first glance. It was clear to see that the closest four enclosed areas had already been joined together; the Energy Light Gates between them had been completely destroyed. The nodes below the gates, which were used to transmit energy, were covered in extensive burns and corrosion marks. The valuables in these areas had long been pillaged, obviously the handiwork of Ansewei from before. As Song Chi was swiftly gathering various pieces of information, Ansewei continued to supply additional details. Behind the third Light Gate, there were several types of the Mechanical Race, including a large number of Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization standard bipedal robotic dogs and over ten thousand Meat Shield Mechs with Second Rank combat power. There were also hundreds responsible for ranged firepowera Hellfire Mech Warrior with Third Rank Energy Level, and one Fourth Rank Hellfire Mech! Having said that, Ansewei sounded somewhat helpless: The Meat Shield Mechs arent much of a problem, but those Hellfire Mechs firepower has already hit Third Rank Level. The combined coverage of thousands of mechs nearly turned the White Rose over, so I didnt dare to continue attacking the area behind the fourth Energy Light Gate... After hearing all this, Song Chi had a fairly clear understanding of the situation. Lets just get down to it. With the combat power of our two cruisers, its unlikely wed be stuck here by those mechanical guardians behind the fourth energy light gate, Having said that, without any hesitation, the warships advanced towards the front. When they were less than a hundred thousand meters away from the fourth energy light gate, the muzzles on the warships rotated in unison. Soon after, a continuous rumble scattered throughout the underground space. Song Chi and his companion did not directly attack the energy light gate, but instead focused their fire on the energy transmission area below it, significantly speeding up the destruction of the energy light gate. However, even so, after several days of continuous concentrated fire from the two warships, they still had not completely destroyed the gate, which demonstrated just how exaggerated the defense of the energy light gate was. Keep in mind, both the Cangqiong and the White Rose had main cannons on board that had been enhanced to a Fifth-Rank Level. Given such an energy level, the fact that the energy light gate could withstand their continuous bombardment for so long was truly astonishing. Ansewei, do you know what level of civilization this Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization originally was? The strength of this energy light gate made Song Chi suspicious of the civilization that lay behind it. It seemed impossible for the other party to be just a nascent mechanical civilization; perhaps they were a developed, top-notch, high-level mechanical civilization. If that were the case, the mechanical creations that might appear behind those subsequent light gates were unpredictable, and they had to be cautious. Ansewei shook her head. Although she had already explored four areas, she hadnt obtained more specific information about the Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization. No matter how formidable the defense of the energy light gate was, it could only be gradually overwhelmed by the continuous bombardment of the two cruisers. The time came to the eighth day since Song Chi and his companion entered this underground ruin. That day, Song Chi suddenly spoke up. Get ready, the energy light gate is about to shatter! Following his words, both of them sharpened their focus, and after a dozen minutes, as the kilometer-long Sword Light Phantasm once again struck the area below the energy light gate. A sudden increase in sizzling noise was then abruptly cut off by the complete collapse of the fourth energy light gate. Song Chi and his companion barely had time to think when a barrage of fire rays shot out from behind the collapsing energy light gate. Well-prepared, Song Chi immediately pressed the fire button. Right after, two special cobalt bullets dropped from the external mounting devices beneath the Cangqiong, roaring towards the distance. Shortly after their brief flight, two intense roars followed. Amid the violent explosions caused by the two special cobalt bullets, the entire barrage of fire rays shooting out from the distance paused for quite some time, and during this opportunity, the Cangqiong and the White Rose continued firing to eliminate as many mechanical units as possible behind the fourth light gate. When the energy shock wave subsided, Song Chi and his companion finally saw the situation in the fifth segment of the ruins. Tens of thousands of bipedal mechanical dogs each holding a micro laser cannon, tens of thousands of Second-Rank Meat Shield Mechs, thousands of Third-Rank Hellfire Mech units, and two Fourth-Rank Hellfire Mechs standing three thousand meters tall. Hiss! Upon seeing this scene, Ansewei inhaled sharply, her delicate face revealing a hint of retreating intent. In contrast, Song Chis expression was much calmer. PS: Theres no monthly ticket event, but if you have a monthly ticket, just cast it for this book, thank you! Chapter 633: 333: Chapter 633: Chapter 333: For Song Chi, although there were many mechanical units in this fifth area, the high-rank combat power was limited; he only needed to deal with the two Fourth Rank Level Hellfire Mechs, and the others were not much of a threat to the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield]. Therefore, he quickly said, Ansewei, you take the left, and Ill take the right, lets take out those two Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechs with everything weve got! Got it! The calmness on Song Chis face stabilized Anseweis heart, and she agreed to the plan. Shadows of the Sword Intent more than a thousand kilometers long were quickly condensing, along with even more terrifying Soul-Extinguishing Rays. ... Although the Soul-Extinguishing Ray could not achieve its maximum effect against these mechanical units, it was still an attack feature condensed by a Fifth Rank red main cannon, and its might was unimaginable. The White Rose, on the other hand, gathered two attacks that were no less formidable than those of the Cang Qiong. Once fully charged, four terrifying attacks erupted suddenly, hitting their targets with precision the next second. Not waiting for the boom to sound, the [External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launcher], which had already been readied by Song Chi, was activated, with two special cobalt shells firing towards the two Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechs. Watching the two Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechs in the distance that did not dodge or evade, a smile appeared in Song Chis eyes. What satisfied him most about these mechanical units was this point: although their intelligent brains were not necessarily worse than those of other carbon-based life forms, and could even be superior, the ones in these ancient ruins were clearly not the normal mechanical units; they had no thoughts of their own and only the ability to passively receive orders. Before being integrated into the ruins, the programs they were encoded with quite obviously included only one instruction: to kill all outsiders. As for dodging? No...they had no such concept. Their sole directive was to autonomously attack invaders. Boom! In the midst of the roaring sounds, the two Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechs, along with the ordinary mechanical units beside them, were all blown into heaps of debris. As mechs mainly responsible for long-range firepower strikes, the defense capabilities of the Hellfire Mechs were only average to begin with, and in the face of direct bombardment by Fifth Rank Level firepower, they naturally could not withstand it. With the threat of the two Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechs gone, there was no need to worry about the othersthe Third Rank and Second Rank mech units. Of course, this was the case for the Cang Qiong. The White Rose, however, did not have this confidence. Even though they had dealt with the Fourth Rank enemies, the tens of thousands of Third Rank Hellfire Mechs were not to be taken lightly; if they focused their fire, the single red energy shield and orange warship armor would not be enough to withstand it. In the end, Song Chi simply positioned the Cang Qiong directly in front of the White Rose, allowing the Cang Qiong to absorb more than eighty percent of the attacks. Even so, protected by a double shield of silver energy and red warship armor, and with a 50% shield value boost to the energy shield recently provided by Ansewei, the Cang Qiong still managed to hold out to the end. When the two warships had cleared all the mechanical units, the Cang Qiong still retained more than 20% of its shield value, and that was without having resorted to the [Final Blessing] component. In the main control room of the White Rose, Anseweis gaze swept over the Cang Qiong. After this battle, she had pretty much made a guess in her heart. And her heart couldnt calm down for a long time. No wonder she was shockedthis was a silver energy shield, not some common commodity. Even among the high ranks of the Chenxing Clan, such quality energy shields were only available to the Fifth Rank ancients, one per person. In those pseudo-major forces, a single silver energy shield could even be considered the greatest foundation of power. To Anseweis knowledge, not one of the current five imperial princes of the Chenxing royal family had a silver-grade energy shield installed on their flagship. After a brief moment of astonishment, the smile in the womans eyes deepened a bit, but perhaps she herself hadnt noticed it, let alone Song Chi. Lets collect the loot first, and also rest a bit. The high strain of the past few days...its unbearable... Song Chis voice came through the communication projection, pulling Ansewei back to reality, and shortly after, the two began to take stock of their gains as quickly as possible. Not to mention anything else, just the massive amount of mechanical parts and fragments was a significant gain. Although not Strange Objects, as artifacts from a mechanical civilization of no low level, they had substantial research value. Ansewei could hand them over to the Chenxing Research Institute, confident of getting a handsome reward. As for Song Chi, he could split them in two, providing one portion to his clans internal affairs departments research institute, while selling the other part to Goblin Luke. Goblins were famed for their mechanical proficiency; they would definitely be interested in such mechanical artifacts. Besides these items, the pair also discovered that the energy core of one of the Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechs had transformed into a Purple Relic, which could be converted into a Purple Engine. All these were secondary, for there was a more prominent feature to come: the mechanical folding box that was in a corner of the fifth area. According to Ansewei, in each area, there would always be one such mechanical spatial folding box, and within these boxes were stored precious data, resources, and even Strange Objects left behind by the Qiongtian Mechanical Civilization. Before this, she had already acquired several Orange Oddities from the four previous boxes. Chapter 634: 333: _2 Chapter 634: Chapter 333: _2 ` I wonder if theres a Red Curio in this Spatial Folding Box? Ansewei whispered softly, but Song Chi rolled his eyes at this. Do you think Red Curios are like cabbages? If there really were any, theyd likely be in the later zones. Yet Ansewei remained unconvinced. She moved closer and carefully opened the Spatial Folding Box from the fifth zone. The outcome did not surprise Song Chi. ... The Spatial Folding Box did indeed contain three Marvelous Items, but none were red; there were two orange and one purple. The three Marvelous Items were an Energy Shield (Orange), and two Shipborne Engines (Orange) + (Purple). Together with the previous Purple Engine, it meant that both parties could have one orange and one purple each. With this first experience, Song Chi and Ansewei rested for two days, then repeated their previous steps. Eleven days later, they cleared the sixth zone, obtaining two Orange Oddities. Twenty-six days later, the seventh zone. Forty-five days later, the eighth zone. Sixty-six days later, the ninth zone finally yielded something different: a Red Curio, one that could be converted into a Red Radar. Ansewei took this component for her White Rose, which had been equipped with an Orange Radar until that point. Of course, the radar shed replace would be given to Song Chi. Although Song Chi would have no use for it, there were many at home who would, and Wang Zhens side was also in need. When they reached the tenth zone, the pair encountered six Fourth Rank Units of the Mechanical Race, including four Hellfire Mechs and two Fourth Rank Mechs acting as the front-line tanks. As soon as the six units appeared, Ansewei thought to retreat immediately, but she was pulled back by Song Chi. In the end, Song Chi used the Neutron Star Fission feature of the combination of [Void Escape Orb] and [Neutron Star Core Armor] to surprisingly take out three units, later grinding down the remaining three slowly. In the corner of the tenth zone, Song Chi and Ansewei looked forward in anticipation at the Spatial Folding Box ahead, and after consulting Song Chi, Ansewei opened this tenth Space Box. Having found a Red Epic Relic in the ninth Space Box, they both had high hopes for this tenth one. As the Space Box slowly opened, a dazzling red radiance suddenly appeared before them. Once the Space Box was fully open, the delight in Song Chis eyes intensified. Two Red Curios, this Space Box indeed contained two Red Epic Treasures. Suppressing their excitement, they focused on the two Red Curios. Soon, two attribute panels appeared before them. [Marvel: Mother-Child Ring] [Quality: Red] [Convertible to: {Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring}] [Note: A unique component derived from a special key source, possessing distinctive functions.] ... [Marvel: Micro Mass Atomic Sphere] [Quality: Red] [Convertible to: {Micro Mass Atomic Repair Kit}] [Note: A special atomic repair device created by the high-level Mechanical Civilization of Dome Sky. After an extended period, it has become an Epic Treasure.] The Marvel Attributes werent the focus; both quickly turned their attention to the attributes of their shipborne components. Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Bridge of the Mind Feature 2: Additional scaling multiplier doubles Feature 3: Additional +1 to the number of Child Rings Consumption: 10,000/usage (Spectral Energy Points) Number of Child Rings: 2/2 (1+1) Effect: Holding the Mother Ring, one can actively control those marked with a Child Ring. Creatures marked with a Child Ring can freely shrink in size, with the current maximum scaling multiplier being 200 times (1002). UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2000 Spectral Energy Points ` ... Micro-Quality Atomic Repair Unit lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Repair effect doubled Feature 2: Ultra-fast repair Feature 3: Additional 4% reduction in buffer time Consumption: 5000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Buffer: 24 hours Effect: Upon activation, instantly restores 20% (10% x 2) of the Energy Shields Shield Value and repairs 20% (10% x 2) of the Warship Armor. UpRank Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2000 Spectral Energy Points Note: This component requires an additional consumption of 3 slots {Ultra-fast Repair: Consumes 30,000 Spectral Energy Points to instantly restore the Energy Shield to its full state, with a cooldown time of five years.} After looking over the attributes of these two components, both Song Chi and Ansewei fell silent. It wasnt that the two components were subpar; on the contrary, because both were top rank, they found themselves in a dilemma, unsure about which to choose. Anseweis decision was something Song Chi did not know; he only knew that the Cang Qiong could currently equip two components. The [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring] needed no further explanation; it was a typical enslavement component, with features somewhat similar to the [Enslavement Medal], and there was only one enslavement component on the Cang Qiong at the moment, which fit perfectly for equipping. The [Micro-Quality Atomic Repair Unit], on the other hand, was a repair component. Although its effect did not match that of [Final Blessing], it was significantly better than [Healing Fruit], making it the perfect replacement. Thinking it through, Song Chi and Ansewei exchanged glances, then he took the initiative to say, Ladies first, after you! It wasnt that he was just trying to save face; it was common courtesy since the ruins were provided by Ansewei in the first place. Moreover, both components were excellent for the Cang Qiong, and there was no better or worse choice, so the order they chose them did not matter much. Ansewei smiled and glanced at Song Chi, not declining the offer. After some consideration, she took the [Micro-Quality Atomic Repair Unit]. The repair and enslavement components on her White Rose were not of high quality, and she had a significant desire for both components, but in comparison, the [Micro-Quality Atomic Repair Unit], capable of repairing the warship, was more attractive to her. After securing the component, the smile in Anseweis eyes deepened. With this component, the White Rose would be safer in their future Star Domain expeditions, which is most important for a Torch Warship. With Ansewei choosing the [Micro-Quality Atomic Repair Unit], naturally, Song Chi could only take the [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring]. He was quite satisfied with this, as the [Enslavement Medal]s enslaving marks were increasingly insufficient. Although he could seal some creatures in the Ruins Market for a short time, allowing him to normally replace enslaved creatures, in an emergency, this method could have serious consequences. With the battlefield rapidly changing, how could one always have the time to freely switch enslaved creatures? After distributing the two red components, their attention turned to the last, the tenth light gate. This gate was the final one in the ruins, leading to the eleventh area, the deepest part of the ruins. Not to mention what guards from the Mechanical Race might be present there, they were especially eager about the last Spatial Folding Box. If the tenth Space Box contained two red curios, then what might be inside the eleventh box? Another red curio? Or a higher-quality silver miraculous item? It surely couldnt be of lower quality, could it? Based on this, both of them were filled with curiosity and anticipation. Shall we just give up? After all, the ruins are right here; we can always come back another day! Opposite him, Ansewei asked in a soft voice. She had no hope for herself; if it werent for Song Chi, she might not have been able to get past the fifth area. Her only hope was Song Chis Cangqiong, but even she was not very confident, as there were already six Fourth Rank Level Mechanical Race units in the tenth area. Obviously, the eleventh area would only be harder. Song Chi didnt rush to respond; he too was conflicted. However, thinking of the Flame Giant standing behind him, his mind quickly settled. As a member of the Giant Race, whose Gene Lineage Value ranked in the fifth tier of the family, the might of the Flame Giant had never been weak. The reason for its lack of presence was that, up to this point, Song Chi had not encountered a danger that required its participation. If possible, Id like to give it a try! His voice was calm as the words came from Song Chis mouth. Chapter 635: 334: First Battle of the Fifth-Rank Mechanical Behemoth in the Pusuo Time Realm Chapter 635: Chapter 334: First Battle of the Fifth-Rank Mechanical Behemoth in the Pusuo Time Realm As expected, Ansewei shot an inquiring look. However, upon seeing Song Chis firm gaze, she instinctively chose to trust him. She believed she understood Song Chis life trajectory well enough. Setting aside the Dinghai Song family, during that White Tower Floating Land period, there was no aid from the Song family. And even then, Song Chi had begun to show his extraordinary potential. Of course, what was key was Song Chis previously cautious style of conduct that had left a deep impression on her. As the saying goes, nature is hard to change. Now that Song Chi was so resolute, it was clear that he had great confidence. With this thought, Ansewei calmed down again. ... Having decided to probe the depths beyond the tenth energy light gate, the two didnt waste any more time. After only three days of rest, the firepower components on the two cruisers were once again operating at full strength, with countless mighty cannon beams continuously striking the energy transmission node area below the distant tenth gate. Compared to the previous nine, the defense capability of this tenth energy light gate was evidently astonishing. After nearly a month of continuous bombardment by the two warships, it finally showed signs of collapse. And with this development, Song Chi, with caution in mind, took the initiative to say, Lets retreat two more regions back... The two warships were currently in the ninth region of the ruins. Despite being separated by the not-so-small tenth region, Song Chi still didnt feel entirely safe. Since the range of the warships cannons was sufficient anyway, the two quickly retreated to the seventh region. Attention! Two hours later, the distant tenth light gate neared collapse, prompting Song Chi to issue a final reminder. Soon after his words, the distant tenth light gate shattered with a thunderous boom. Before the two could see clearly how many members of the Mechanical Race guarded the eleventh region, at the moment the energy light gate broke, an indescribable colossal beam pierced through space in a flash. There was no time to react, or rather, no chance to evade. The scorching beam from the eleventh region had a diameter of nearly ten thousand meters and such a terrifying speed of penetration that, without a component like the Void Escape Orb, it was hard to say if evasion was possible in time. However, the Cangqiong had a Void Escape Orb. What about the White Rose? Space-related components were already rare, let alone space components for flash evasion. In an instant, a flood of thoughts raced through Song Chis swiftly working mind, but in the end, he was fixated on one conclusion. The White Rose was highly likely to be sunk, and Ansewei would die!! From the terrifying energy emanating from this immense annihilation beam, it was easy to deduce that the attack was genuinely at the Fifth-Rank Level. Even if the Cangqiong were to withstand this strike, the consequences were uncertain, let alone the White Rose. With this thought, Song Chi almost instantaneously made his decision. Looking at Ansewei in the White Rose, her twin eyes, clear and translucent, had already dilated to the extreme. In this fleeting moment, all she managed to do was activate the White Roses orange warship armors active defense feature. However, against the Fifth-Rank Level of annihilation beam, the armor layer condensed by the orange warship armor seemed so thin and fragile. Yet the next second, the sudden change stunned Ansewei. The Cangqiong flickered and flashed directly in front of the White Rose. This move aligned the White Rose, the Cangqiong, and the approaching annihilation beam in a straight line, with the White Rose and the annihilation beam at the ends and the Cangqiong in the middle. Clearly, Song Chi was intending to let the Cangqiong act as the primary target, bearing some of the might of the annihilation beam for the White Rose behind it. In the Cangqiongs main control room, after completing the flash escape, Song Chi immediately activated a second component. Neutron Star Fission! As the Cangqiong transformed into a miniature neutron star, the Fifth-Rank Level annihilation beam struck near. Sizzling sounds! Even in the form of a neutron star, faced with the terrifying Fifth-Rank annihilation beam, the first to disintegrate was the outermost Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield. Strong as the Silver Legend Component was, the warship carrying it was still only at the Third Rank Level. It was not guaranteed that the enhancement to the Fifth-Rank Level would enable it to exert Fifth-Rank Level defense. After the energy shield, the annihilation beam struck the shell of the miniature neutron star, with a continuous sizzling sound of annihilation. Inside the warship, Song Chi also looked somewhat troubled. [Warning, the warship is under intense attack, the current energy shield is completely overloaded, armor layer damaged by 44%, warship damaged by 20%, please repair immediately.] Even with the buffering by the silver energy shield and the astonishing defense of the neutron star shell, the warship itself still sustained tremendous damage. Looking back, because Song Chi deliberately set the Cangqiongs flash escape point further in front rather than close ahead of the White Rose, the White Rose was not affected by the horrific high temperature of the miniature neutron star. However, because the two were distanced, a significant portion of the nearly ten-thousand-meter-wide annihilation beam still reached the White Rose after passing the Cangqiong. The only consolation was that, after the Cangqiong had absorbed a large part of the beams might, the White Rose managed to hold on. Seeing this result, Song Chi finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was his insistence to continue exploring. If Ansewei were to come to harm because of this, he would clearly be to blame. Ansewei, have the White Rose move further away. Let the Cangqiong handle it from here. If things dont work out, I can still get away... Chapter 636: 334: First Battle of the Fifth-Rank Mechanical Behemoth in the Pusuo Time Realm_2 Chapter 636: Chapter 334: First Battle of the Fifth-Rank Mechanical Behemoth in the Pusuo Time Realm_2 ` Hmm, be careful... Still shaken, Ansewei saw Song Chis unwavering resolve and her eyes filled with deep concern, but she also knew her presence would only be a hindrance. Reluctantly, she maneuvered the White Rose to retreat back to the first zone. With no worries left behind, Song Chi aboard the Cangqiong focused his gaze on the distant eleventh zone once more. When he saw the situation in the middle of the eleventh zone, his eyes suddenly widened. Behind the tenth gate, in the vast space, there were no endless hordes of Mechanical Race guards. In the center of the eleventh zone stood a four-legged Mechanical Behemoth towering ten thousand meters high. ... Though this Mechanical Behemoth didnt display any flow of the Power of Laws, a single glance from afar brought enormous pressure to Song Chi. The behemoth was pieced together from an unknown alloy, emitting a foreboding silvery light. It had numerous cannons of alarming size scattered across its body, a veritable moving fortress of heavy firepower. The Fifth-Rank Annihilation Beam had just been fired from a colossal cannon in the mouth of the Mechanical Behemoth. Witnessing this scene, Song Chis heart skipped a beat, and for a moment, he lost confidence in the firepower components of the Cangqiong. Compared to this Fifth-Rank Level Mechanical Behemoth, the firepower aboard the Cangqiong seemed rather insignificant. After a moment of shock and doubt, Song Chis expression returned to determination. These mechanical guards had one major weaknessthey lacked their own consciousness and would only execute the command to kill all intruders. Targeting this, the Cangqiong was not without a chance to destroy this Fifth-Rank Mechanical Behemoth. The Cangqiong slowly swept forward while the warships hatch opened. The Flame Giant, reinforced with an Individual Plasma Shield, burst forth. As it left the warship, the Flame Giants size began to expand rapidly. In the shocked gaze of Ansewei in the rear, the Flame Giant swelled to ten thousand meters in height. Crimson flames continued to spread outward, baking the air within over one hundred thousand meters. The nearly Great Achievement Law of Fire gathered around its form as if it were a colossal Divine Spirit of flame standing high in the sky, declaring its descent from above. No wonder Ansewei was astonished this was a Fifth Rank Level enslaved being. Even within the Imperial Family of Chenxing, there was a very limited number of such Rank Beings in captivity, each with strict enslavement conditions. Without significant contributions, not even a Contending Warship Captain would qualify for enslavement rights. Song Chi was oblivious to Anseweis current state of mind as his focus remained solely on the fearsome Mechanical Behemoth ahead. Soon, something flew out from the Cangqiong and was directed towards the advancing Flame Giant. It was the Red Quality Divine-weaving Sword, as the Purple Qingming Sky-Cracking Spear clearly wasnt suitable for use at this time. For the Fifth-Rank Level Flame Giant, only the Divine-weaving Sword could allow it to exert its greatest combat power. Receiving Song Chis Mind Sound Transmission and fully prepared, already ignited with the highest battling spirit, the Flame Giant charged towards the distant Fifth-Rank Mechanical Behemoth. Song Chi didnt have the Cangqiong follow; the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield was completely overloaded, and both the Warship Armor and the ship itself had sustained significant damage. Getting close now, if caught in the crossfire of two Fifth-Rank beings battle, the Cangqiong might not withstand it. At this moment, Song Chi could only wait for the Energy Shield to finish buffering after several dozen minutes. Unfortunately, things did not go as hoped. The approach of the Flame Giant indeed succeeded in attracting the Mechanical Behemoths attention, and Song Chi thought he could wait for the cooldown of the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield in peace. However, the situation in the field quickly turned. Clang, clang, clang! The Divine-weaving Sword fiercely struck the Mechanical Behemoths head, igniting a shower of sparks. In the process, it left a long scratch on the head of the Mechanical Behemoth and simultaneously destroyed several cannons of various sizes. ` But that was all it amounted to; for the Mechanical Behemoth, such an attack was truly insignificant. Key to this was the fact that the Flame Giants vaunted powers, the Laws of Fire, its flame attacks, Bloodline Divine Power, and so on, were rendered utterly ineffective in the face of the Mechanical Behemoth. The scorching flames held no menace for the sensationless Mechanical Behemoth, and the intensity of the Flame Giants own flames was insufficient to melt the unknown alloy layer of the behemoths exterior. As for strength? Trying to compete in strength with a Mechanical Behemoth? In such an unbalanced situation, the Flame Giant quickly found itself at a disadvantage. Its bodys Individual Plasma Shield had long dissipated under the relentless barrage of weapons fire; its crimson skin was densely covered with charred wounds. Even with a layer of Defensive Fire Mantle formed by the energy of flames on its surface, it still couldnt resist the Mechanical Behemoths intensive bombardment. In less than twenty minutes, the Flame Giants injuries had become quite severe. If it continued like this, Song Chi feared the scales of battle would become irreversible. Initially, he had been struggling to decide whether to activate the ordinary repair ability of the Final Blessing Component, or to activate the Final Blessing feature directly. Now, there was no need to hesitate anymore. With the Final Blessing Feature, which had a cooldown time of five years, activated, the Cangqiong immediately returned to peak condition the next second. Not only were the damaged warship and Warship Armor fully repaired, but the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield, which hadnt finished buffering after overloading, was also restored. Now that the Cangqiong was back to its full glory, Song Chi no longer needed to be as cautious as before. The engines of the Cangqiong roared as it quickly closed in on the battlefield ahead. At the same time, the warships guns roared in unison, continuously bombarding the Mechanical Behemoth that was engaged with the Flame Giant. With the Fifth Rank Being, the Flame Giant, drawing fire at the forefront, the Cangqiong was free to attack without worry, as the Mechanical Behemoth completely ignored it. However, obviously it wasnt just that; if it were just that, the Flame Giants situation would not have improved much, and there would be no need for the Cangqiong to continue closing in. Song Chi acted this way because he obviously had his own ideas. At a certain moment, the Cangqiong, which had been advancing, finally came to a stop; the next second, Song Chi inside the warship suddenly activated the golden Purusa Zen Seal Component. More precisely, he activated the Purusa Zen Feature of the Purusa Zen Seal. The position where the Cangqiong was now located happened to be perfect to encompass the battlefield of the distant two Fifth-Rank units entirely within its range. With a silent barrier forming around the Cangqiong at its center, the movements of the Mechanical Behemoth in the distance suddenly became extremely sluggish. Every action it took, along with the countless mechanical cannons on its body, seemed to slow down by several times. In contrast, the Flame Giant it was fighting appeared unaffected. Seeing this, Song Chi was not surprised; as an enslaved creature on the Cangqiong, the Flame Giant was naturally considered a part of the Cangqiong and was, therefore, not affected by the Purusa Time Realm. However, as for the results now seen with the Mechanical Behemoth, Song Chi was somewhat frowning. After the enhancement of the Purusa Zen Seal to Fifth Rank, the time-slowing effect of the Purusa Time Realm reached 10 times. Yet now, it appeared that the Mechanical Behemoth was not affected to that extent, at most it was about five or six times slower. He could only attribute this to the fact that the Cangqiong was currently only Third Rank and could not exert full effect on a Fifth Rank unit. After a quick consideration, he immediately sent orders to the Flame Giant to give its all, while the Cangqiong itself also operated at full throttle. The duration of this Purusa Time Realm Feature was not long; they had to seize every second. Overall movements being slowed down by five or six times, coupled with the Mechanical Behemoths massive size, there was no doubt that at this moment it had become a huge target, subject to the unbridled bombardment from both the Flame Giant and the Cangqiong. Chapter 637: 335: Mutual Destruction with the Cang Qiong Chapter 637: Chapter 335: Mutual Destruction with the Cang Qiong However, Song Chis fleeting optimism soon transformed into a deep gloom. The mechanical behemoth of the Fifth-Rank possessed a terrifyingly strong body. Only the Flame Giant wielding the Divine-weaving Sword at full strength, as well as the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light and Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light attack features could inflict decent damage on it. But to hope for such attacks to significantly damage the mechanical behemoth within dozens of minutes was nothing but a fools dream. With that in mind, Song Chi suddenly thought of the External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher component. As a part with exceptionally strong armor-piercing effects, if he truly wished to inflict serious wounds on the mechanical behemoth before the duration of the Purusa Time Realm ended, then he had to rely on this component. However, he couldnt just attack the mechanical behemoths outer body directly. After several rounds of attacks, it had already been proven that this method was ineffective. As he contemplated, Song Chi spotted the dark annihilation cannon mouth within the gaping maw of the distant mechanical behemoth. Humm, humm, humm! ... The engines roared as Song Chi cautiously adjusted the position of the Cangqiong. At a certain moment, as the mechanical behemoth opened its mouth wide again, two specially made cobalt bullets, one after the other, were launched, having been waiting for a long time. The two cobalt bullets left long trails of flame in the sky. The next moment, they accurately entered the annihilation main cannons mouth that the mechanical behemoth had opened, and then rushed all the way into the interior of the mechanical behemoths body. Boom, boom! Two consecutive explosions exploded from inside the mechanical behemoth, followed by thick black smoke billowing from its mouth. In that instant, the mechanical behemoths movements came to a complete halt, and with the slowing effect of the Purusa Time Realm, it seemed to freeze in place. But Song Chi knew this was an illusion. Not to mention that the two specially made cobalt bullets didnt create large cracks on the behemoths body, even if its body had been blown apart, for the mechanical behemoth to go berserk for another period was not a difficult feat. As expected, after a brief pause, the mechanical behemoth became more agitated, and a vast amount of steam surged out of its mechanical body; in the next second, the top of its head transformed rapidly and soon two large mechanical cannon mouths appeared above it. Although these two cannon mouths were not as big as the annihilation main cannon in the mechanical behemoths mouth, they far exceeded the caliber of ordinary firepower cannons. Seconds later, two specially made explosive shells were fired from them. In fact, for the Flame Giant, who mastered the Law of Fire, the damage caused by the explosive shells was not significant. But the mechanical behemoth had no such understanding; it only knew that the explosive shells were one of the stronger attack methods it possessed. Unfortunately, the firing speed of all the gunfire was also slowed down, and the result was that the Flame Giant easily avoided the bombardment of the two explosive shells. The two explosive shells exploded into towering flames on the ground behind, not inflicting the slightest damage on the Flame Giant. Instead, the Flame Giant, wielding the Divine-weaving Sword surrounded by a massive amount of the Law of Fire, seized the opportunity and fiercely stabbed into the mechanical behemoths mouth. Thus, the Cangqiong and the Flame Giant kept a vigilant eye on the annihilation beam cannon mouth inside the mechanical behemoths mouth, attacking relentlessly. After a few more minutes, the mechanical behemoths body was blown open after the tenth round of special cobalt bullet bombardment. The next second, Song Chis attack target suddenly shifted; through the cracked body, he could see the Energy Core located within the mechanical behemoth. Destroying this Energy Core would render the mechanical behemoth completely incapable of any action. ... As time passed by, after several more minutes, just before the Purusa Time Realm was about to end, the Energy Core within the mechanical behemoths body was finally completely shattered by the Cangqiong, which constantly changed its attack position. Not long after this, the steel behemoth, whose defense was astonishing, finally lost all ability to move, and the red light in its mechanical eyes completely dimmed. Phew! Only at this point did Song Chi let out a long breath of relief. However, he didnt rush to control the Cangqiong to approach, but instead, he deployed several Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Only after the Soldier Figurines had circled several times around the mechanical behemoths body, ensuring that it was no longer a threat, did the Cangqiong slowly approach it. In the Cangqiongs main control room, looking at the mechanical behemoth lying on the ground below, Song Chis eyes narrowed. After this battle, his respect for a Fifth-Rank unit had not lessened but had instead grown more wary. He had to remember that this was just a mere Western cargo without the ability to think and was completely under no pressure to attack from one side. It had already made things very difficult for the Cangqiong. If it was a normal Fifth-Rank unit, the danger would obviously be even greater. As he was summarizing, Song Chi was about to call Ansewei over. But just at that moment, the red light in the mechanical behemoths eyes, which had already stopped showing any response, abruptly resurfaced. [Auxiliary power source activated, begin executing final self-destruct command...] Below, mechanical sounds came from within the mechanical behemoths body. Song Chi didnt listen to all of it; upon catching the words self-destruct, the first thought that came to his mind was to run, not even having time to retrieve the Flame Giant, only transmitting sound to make it quickly move away. But even so, it turned out to be too late. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! Several mechanical grappling claws were fired from within the mechanical behemoth below, instantly crossing hundreds of meters and tightly entangling the body of the Cangqiong, making it impossible for Song Chi to jolt the ship free no matter how much he pushed the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] and [Phantom Thruster], leaving the warship completely immobilized. His response was not difficult. Upon realizing this, he almost immediately activated the Behemoth Overlord Body feature of the [Heart of Behemoth] component. However, the [Heart of Behemoth] had only just been enhanced to lv30. Although it provided some relief from the control of the mechanical flying claws, allowing the Cangqiong to move slowly, the speed left much to be desired. Boom, boom, boom!!! Before the Cangqiong could get far, the mechanical giant beneath it exploded violently. In an instant, the terrifying blast engulfed the entirety of the Cangqiong, which was only a kilometer away in the sky. Whir, whir, whir! For a moment, the entire underground relic space was plunged into violent tremors. The might of a self-destruction from a Fifth-Rank Level unit was, as one might imagine, immense. Even the White Rose, far away in the first area, received strong thermal shocks at this moment. It was only because the Red Energy Shield had been reformed over the White Rose during this period that Ansewei, inside the warship, was spared injury. At present, Anseweis attention was not on the White Rose at all. Her face was ashen white, as she had just witnessed the Cangqiong being submerged by that terrifying explosion. This was a self-destruction at the Fifth-Rank Level, and almost right next to the Cangqiong no less. Her mind was in chaos, unable to imagine what would happen next. Dozens of seconds later, while the terrible shockwave from the explosion had not yet completely dissipated, the White Rose rushed anxiously from the first area. Electromagnetic communication had already been cut off due to the separation of the two warships. Now, she could only search for the Cangqiong and Song Chi using her eyes and the patrol radar. Soon, as the violent shockwaves from the explosion gradually died down, the patrol radar on the White Rose was at last free from the interference of the intense external energy fluctuations, and it successfully captured an object floating high in the sky. Upon seeing this, Anseweis heart tightened instantly. But as the White Rose continued to approach and she saw clearly the minuscule neutron star suspended high ahead, her pent-up heart finally fell heavily, and a smile reappeared on her face. In the Cangqiongs main control room, Song Chi too looked panicked. The situation just now nearly caused his own brain to crash. Fortunately, in the nick of time, he activated the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature of the [Purusa Zen Seal], forcing the Neutron Star Fission of the [Neutron Star Core Armor] to complete its buffer. Then, in the form of a minuscule neutron star, he withstood the explosion. Even now, his heart was still racing, and he hadnt fully recovered. After a while, when he calmed down again, he instinctively replayed the earlier scene in his mind. With this subsequent reflection, he quickly realized that he had actually had several options at his disposal. For instance, he could have directly cooled down the [Void Escape Orb] component, and then flashed close to the entrance of the ruins with the Void Escape Orb. Furthermore, if he had truly lacked confidence in his survival, he could have entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, which, although it might not ensure the Cangqiongs safety, would at least save his own life. Shaking his head and lamenting his lack of practical experience, he resolved to seriously enhance his real combat training if given the opportunity. Without dwelling on it any further, Song Chi controlled the Cangqiong to exit the neutron star form while also activating the [Final Blessing] component. Even though the Cangqiong had endured the self-destruction in the form of a neutron star, it had sustained significant damage. The [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] was yet again overloaded, and both the Warship Armor and the hull had taken a serious beating. [The warship is undergoing repairs, 64% of Warship Armor repaired, current Warship Armor damage is 8%, 34% of hull repaired, hull repairs complete!] Under the effect of the silver repair component, the Cangqiongs hull was completely restored, and only 8% of the Warship Armor remained damaged. With the Neutron Star Core Pulse feature, it would soon be fully restored. Only the Energy Shield, due to the overload, would require several tens of minutes to recover. Really, I told you not to come again, but you just had to play with fire, didnt you? Are you only happy if you put yourself in danger? In the reconnected warship communication, Anseweis eyes no longer held the previous worry. Her complexion was still a bit pale, but if you didnt look closely, it was hard to tell. She stood with her hands on her hips, staring fiercely at Song Chi through the projection light screen. Song Chi didnt refute her. This time, it truly was his own fault. Of course, he did not regret continuing to explore the eleventh area. Instead, his laxity towards the mechanical giant that had lost its Energy Core was the issue. If he had been more careful earlier, none of this would have happened. With that thought, Song Chi looked away, controlling the Cangqiong to swiftly make its way towards a corner of the eleventh area. The Flame Giant, completely charred and in an extremely weakened state, was sitting slumped in the corner. While the Cangqiong still had the Neutron Star Fission as a last resort, the Flame Giant had truly borne the brunt of the self-destruction. Thankfully, although its injuries were severe, as long as it hadnt died outright, there was still hope. Using the [Enslavement Medal] to shrink the Flame Giant to a few meters in height, Song Chi pulled it back onboard the warship and immediately placed it inside the [Life System Medical Repair Pod]. With this orange healing component in place, it wouldnt be long before the Flame Giant could recover. After completing these tasks, Song Chi and Ansewei finally turned their attention to the Spatial Folding Box in another corner. Chapter 638: 336: [Dome Sky Brain System] and [Mechanical Core Engine] Chapter 638: Chapter 336: [Dome Sky Brain System] and [Mechanical Core Engine] Song Chi and Ansewei had been surveying the surroundings for quite a while, thinking that the eleventh region, guarded by a Fifth Rank mechanical behemoth, ought to have some differences, such as perhaps two or more Space Folding Boxes. However, as it turned out, they had been overly hopeful. This eleventh region also contained only one Space Folding Box, similar in appearance to the space boxes in all the other regions. Approaching the Space Folding Box, Ansewei glanced at Song Chi, and seeing him nod, she slowly opened the final space box. As brilliant silver light emanated from the slowly opening space box, that sliver of anticipation in their hearts was finally satisfied, and their eyes quickly filled with intense joy. Silver Legendary Oddities, regardless of which power, clan, or civilization they were placed in, were genuinely High Rank Oddities. In civilizations with slightly weaker foundations, such Quality strange objects could even serve as pillars of the civilizations fortune. ... As the two basked in excitement, the Space Folding Box was thoroughly opened. When they peered inside, the space box presented them with another great surprise. It wasnt just one item inside but two Strange Objects, both emitting a rich silver glow. Two Silver Oddities, with this, those risks we took earlier were worth it... Compared to Ansewei beside him, Song Chi was much calmer at heart. After all, he was already holding two Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities, so he wasnt going to lose composure. Of course, despite his calm, he couldnt deny the real joy within him, which also mitigated the lingering fear. After all, Silver Oddities were not common cabbage; they could be Enhanced to the Seventh Rank Level, with an extremely high ceiling. With rapid thoughts flashing through his mind and his gaze intensifying, the Attributes panels of the two Strange Objects appeared before his eyes one after another. [Marvel: Miniature Mechanical Combat Beast Core] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Mechanical Core Engine}] [Note: A super Energy Supply Engine prepared by the Dome Sky Mechanical Civilization for subsequent resurgence. Due to special circumstances, it has transformed into a Silver Legendary Oddity.] The first Strange Object was akin to an ace in the holea Silver Warship Engine, an undoubtedly needed Component for the Cang Qiong. Excited, Song Chi hurriedly moved his gaze to the Attributes panel of this Marvels shipborne Component. Mechanical Core Engine lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Energy Supply Efficiency increased by 100% Feature 2: Spectral Energy Pool capacity doubled Feature 3: Engine Energy Consumption halved Feature 4: Mechanical Overload Consumption: 14/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 160/s (Spectral Energy Points) Buffer after Overload: 30 minutes Energy Pool: 30000 (can store 30000 Spectral Energy Points) Upgrade Requirement: 30 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 3000 Energy Points {Mechanical Overload: Consumes 10000 Spectral Energy Points, the Mechanical Engine enters into an overload state, increasing Energy Supply Efficiency by 200%, thrust by 200%, lasting for 10 minutes, with a Buffer of 240 hours.} After viewing the entire Attributes panel, Song Chis desire for this [Miniature Mechanical Combat Beast Core] Marvel grew intensely. Compared with the [Light Energy Aggregation Engine] currently installed on the Cang Qiong, the Attributes of this Silver Legendary Engine were undoubtedly superior in every aspect. If combined with the [Multi-function Converter] Component, the Cang Qiong wouldnt need to worry about Energy Supply issues for a long time to come. Nevertheless, despite the desire, Song Chi patiently shifted his gaze to the Attributes panel of the second Silver Marvel. [Marvel: Dome Sky Sub-brain] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Dome Sky Brain System}] [Note: A Sub Intelligent Brain divided from the Dome Skys main brain before the civilizations destruction, which after a long period of nurturing, transformed into a Silver Legendary Marvel.] Mechanical Race intelligence? Upon seeing the properties of this Marvel, Song Chi was filled with surprise. He had made many guesses beforehand but had never associated the term intelligent brain with this object. One must understand that according to Torch Humanity and even the many civilizations of the Shattered Starry Sea, an Artificial Intelligence that develops its own consciousness is considered a sentient being from the moment it acquires self-awareness, and as is well-known, Strange Objects in the Starry Sea that are formed of sentient beings are extremely rare. Thinking this, Song Chis heart was already filled with exuberance, while his eyes quickly moved down to the Attributes panel for this Marvels shipborne Component. Dome Sky Brain System lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Computational efficiency increased by 110% Feature 2: Database capacity increased by 110% Feature 3: Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism Feature 4: Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System Consumption: 30/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Significantly improves the maneuvering efficiency of the equipped Warship. No Charge or Buffer needed Upgrade Requirement: 30 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 3000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Semi-automatic Smart Chip Note: This Component requires an additional 4 slots {Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism: Consumes 100000 Spectral Energy Points, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain differentiates 10 Sub Intelligent Brainsonce Sub Intelligent Brains are integrated into ordinary mechanics, they transform into special Smart Mechanism units, fully commanded by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain while also possessing the capacity for autonomous action and combat, lasting for 10 minutes, Cooldown Time 8 years.} {Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System: Consumes 50000 Spectral Energy Points, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain enters an intense overload computational state, and takes over the full operating authority of the equipped Warship, using its powerful analytical capability to ensure the fastest, most perfect responses to any external emergencies, maximally ensuring the security of the Warship and the captains life, lasting for 5 minutes, Cooldown Time 1 year.} Chapter 639: 336: [Dome Sky Brain System] and [Mechanical Core Engine]_2 Chapter 639: Chapter 336: [Dome Sky Brain System] and [Mechanical Core Engine]_2 When Song Chi had finished examining the long attributes panel before him, he had already made his choice in his heart. His gaze shifted and quickly intertwined with Anseweis, who was looking over from beside him. Before Song Chi could speak, Ansewei took the lead, saying, This time, little brother, you go first. Just dont treat me like an outsider, alright? Anseweis tone was carefree, devoid of any emotion, clearly coming from the heart. As the daughter of the contemporary Duke of Chenxing, although she was not particularly favored, she had received a thorough royal education from a young age, and her personal discernment and judgment were certainly up to par. Having witnessed the fierce battle earlier, Ansewei was all too aware of the terror of that mechanical war beast. If Song Chi hadnt intervened, even if Seyn Chenxing joined in later, they wouldnt be able to shake the enemy in the short term. ... It was highly likely that they would have to call upon their fourth and even fifth rank ancestors to finally kill this fifth rank mechanical war beast. But if it came to that, would there still be any share for her in these two silver oddities? As for waiting decades or centuries until her own strength was sufficient, by then she would likely have been used as a tool in a political marriage, her every move restricted by outsiders. By then, even if she succeeded in obtaining these two oddities, what significance would it hold? Thus, no matter how one looked at it, Song Chi deserved the first choice due to his significant contributions, even though she had provided the location of this civilization relic. Song Chi nodded without any hesitation or reluctance. To kill that fifth rank mechanical war beast, no one knew better than him how much had been utilized by Cangqiong. Besides the neutron star fission with its mere 24-hour cooldown feature, the Pusuo Time Realm and Final Blessing both required a solid five-year cooldown,and even with the Zen Meditation Seal: Inner Speed feature, both required a full year to buffer. Without hesitation, Song Chi directly reached for the [Dome Sky Sub-brain]. Having fully reviewed all the attributes of the [Dome Sky Brain System] component, Song Chi had already made up his mind and had no doubts at the moment. The reason was quite simple. Not only because intelligence oddities are exceedingly rare, but also because this [Dome Sky Brain System] component matched Cangqiong perfectly and was one of the urgently needed components for Cangqiong. Once installed, it would not only significantly improve the control efficiency of Cangqiong but also alleviate the pressure on Song Chi himself. Despite having reached the Divine Thought State Spiritual, he was essentially only capable of tenfold mind utilization, and even with the limit-breaking state, that was merely eleven uses with one mind. It sounds extensive, but considering the ten components already installed in addition to the need to monitor the warships periphery during battle and dodge attacks from all directions, ten or even thirty uses were far from sufficient. In fact, not only Song Chi but all Torch Ship Captains suffered from this issue. Because of this, the spiritual energy of Torch Ship Captains would deplete very quickly during intense combat operations, leading them into a state of severe exhaustion. A perfect solution to this problem would be to equip a high-level intelligence brain on the warship, which would relieve most of the pressure on a Torch Ship Captain. Although the solution was straightforward, all Torch Ship Captains were hesitant, as intelligence brains and particularly high-level ones, bore significant instability risks; one slip-up could lead them to overtake the host. This was evident from the sizable number of mechanical race civilizations throughout the Shattered Starry Sea. It was also the reason why the Four Great Super Empires of Torch Humanity strictly prohibited equipping high-level intelligence brains on Torch Warships. However, all these mentioned above are just ordinary high-level Intelligent Brains, not the Oddity Brains that can be transformed into shipborne components. Though both are Intelligent Brains, there is one major difference: the latter has successfully passed the spectral energy transformation of the Seed of Torch. The Seed of Torch is the foundation of the Torch Human Civilization, and it is also fundamental for a Torch Ship Captain. Once transformed by the Seed of Torch, it is as if the supreme control mark of the Seed of Torchs master has been imprinted into the oddity, eliminating the possibility of the roles being reversed. Why can the Seed of Torch construct the Torch LAN? Why can it link to itself without obstacles? Because from beginning to end, all the Seeds of Torch under the Torch Human Civilization are interconnected intrinsically. Want to escape the control of the Seed of Torch? That would mean wrestling with the entire Torch Human Civilization. Forget about a mere Intelligent Brain, even an Overlord Level Civilization cant do it!! On the other hand, the ordinary high-level Intelligent Brains are not affected by the Seed of Torch, which also makes it difficult for a Torch Ship Captain to have full control. If they develop self-awareness and backstab in an unexpected moment, it is very easy for them to succeed. Besides, the attributes of this Dome Sky Intelligence System component are also extremely powerful, not to mention its computing and data capacity far exceed ordinary Intelligent Brains, just the features Fully Automated Sub-Brain Intelligence Mechanism and Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System are already top-tier features. The feature Fully Automated Sub-Brain Intelligence Mechanism can be seen as the ability for temporary collective combat. Although it can only differentiate into 10 sub-brains now, as long as the components Enhancement Level is raised, it will certainly become a remarkable group-bombing ability. Of course, this ability, while strong, also necessarily requires substantial financial support. After all, Intelligent Brain subdivisions need carriers, and the first thing that comes to Song Chis mind is Goblin Mana Bombing Drones. Imagine, once the Dome Sky Intelligence System component is Enhanced to the Fourth or Fifth Rank, at that time, simultaneously differentiating hundreds or thousands of sub-brains, and then controlling over a thousand Goblin Mana Bombing Drones to collectively bomb the enemy, that scenario is hair-raising just to think about. Even if, in the future, this component is Enhanced to Fourth Rank, with tens of thousands of high-rank bombing drones taking off at the same time, that scenario... Hmm... truly delightful! As for the subsequent Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System, this feature is also very powerful. Just take that previous self-destruction, for example. If Cangqiong had this ability at the time, Song Chi could have activated this feature, and then the highly overloaded Dome Sky Intelligent Brain would have selected the most perfect countermeasure for Cangqiong in the shortest time. Taking a step back, after activating this feature, Song Chi could also enter the Ruins Market Secret Realm himself, ensuring his own safety, while also maximizing the safety of Cangqiong itself. At his side, seeing that Song Chi had chosen the Dome Sky Intelligence System, Ansewei was not surprised at all, as she would have made the same choice had she been asked. However, there was neither a sigh nor resignation in her eyes; quickly taking the Miniature Mechanical Combat Beast Heart Core, for her, a Silver Legend Quality shipborne engine was also a huge gain. After collecting the two Silver Oddities, their gazes shifted toward the mechanical war beast wreckage behind them, which had already turned into countless incomplete components, their eyes filled with regret. Besides the two Silver Legend Oddities, the remains of the Fifth Rank Mechanical War Beast were also a substantial gain, but unfortunately, it had completely lost its value after the explosion. Furthermore, the Space Folding Boxes located in various areas could not be taken away either. They were fixed in place by special means by the Dome Sky Mechanical Civilization, and despite all their efforts, the two could not collect them. PS: How about this silver component? Chapter 640: 337: Return, The Doubts About the Primordial Secret Realm Chapter 640: Chapter 337: Return, The Doubts About the Primordial Secret Realm Having confirmed that everything in the ruins had been completely scavenged, the two then piloted the warship towards the exit of the ruins. However, before leaving, Song Chi did not forget to activate the Peeping Spirit Eyes feature, fearing he might have missed something valuable. But there was no response; the Peeping Spirit Eyes did not detect the existence of any other Starry Sea Oddities. It wasnt embarrassing or anything; after all, it was just a casual attempt. What if something had been missed? It never hurt to confirm. Outside the Fourth Rank Floating Land in space, Song Chi glanced at the Transit Star Map generated by the Aurora Transition Device and quickly looked away. According to the star map, there were no other Intermediate or High Rank Floating Lands within nearly six hundred light-years; the highest was just a Primary Floating Land, and the rest were unranked and of little value. ... Ansewei, how is the situation in the surrounding Star Domains? Have you explored them? he asked, though he didnt hold much hope. Ansewei in the White Rose shook her head. According to the results reported by my exploratory fleet, there are no Floating Lands above Third Rank within two thousand light-years. Those Low Rank Life Floating Lands only harbor some uncivilized floating land beasts, offering little mining value! Song Chi frowned. Then what civilization has exploited the resources of the floating land below? Ansewei clearly couldnt provide an answer to this. Who knows? It could be some predacious civilizations, or even possibly some predecessors of our Torch Human Civilization... Song Chi smiled and shook his head, dismissing the thought. Regarding this point about predecessors from the Torch Human Civilization that Ansewei mentioned, he didnt quite agree. The possibility existed, but the probability was too low. The Torch Human Civilization was indeed formidable, and the Torch Ship Captains were as numerous as stars, but compared to the Shattered Starry Sea, they were but a drop in the ocean, perhaps even less, making the chances of coincidentally encountering a Floating Land explored by a predecessor ship captain exceedingly slim. From what he knew so far, the Shattered Starry Sea stretched endlessly. Even the ten Overlord Level Civilizations recorded by Torch Human Civilization, as well as all the Star Domains it had stepped into over three hundred thousand years, made up only a small part of it. Like the ancient corpses around the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship he encountered earlier, they were of a species never seen before, not even officially recorded by the Torch Human Civilization. Soon, the intense sensation of weightlessness enveloped both warships. Outside Chenxing Yang Continent, as Cangqiong and White Rose were about to part, Song Chi took the initiative to say, I should probably be leaving Chenxing Yang Continent soon! Ansewei seemed unsurprised. Returning to Dinghai Star Domain? Yes. The two were silent for a while, then Ansewei changed the subject, In a while, the White Rose will start its promotion mission. How about it... would you come and support your sister? Hearing this, Song Chi didnt hesitate. Just remember to send someone to notify me in advance! ... After the two parted, Song Chi didnt return to Sky Rush Valley but directly headed towards Holy Star City. Now that everything of relevance in the Duchy Capital Star Domain was essentially settled, it was time for him to return to Dragon Spine Continent. Not to mention others, wasnt it time to practice secret techniques? Shouldnt he slowly plan to explore the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment? There was also the Big Dipper Hall C Shaking Light Star Rank that Yo?ran had given him, which was going to be activated in just over a year. Thinking it through, there were still many matters waiting for him, leaving little time to stay in Chenxing Yang Continent. Before departing, however, there were some matters he still needed to arrange. Holy Star City, Star Street. At the top floor of the Dragon Spine Shops building, Song Chi received a new batch of Strange Objects from Song Yufeng and handed over a large portion of Floating Land Origin in exchange, saying quietly, Uncle Song Yufeng, Ill need you to continue looking after the acquisition of Strange Objects. However, the actual purchasing tasks can be left to the younger members of our family; you dont need to busy yourself with this personally anymore. The market is running out of Strange Objects that can be converted into shipborne components, but the younger members can still handle it... Song Yufeng was quite pleased with being called uncle by Song Chi. Who was Song Chi? He was the prodigy who had easily suppressed the Pseudo-Immortal Familys legitimate line, his fame already widespread across the Chenxing Principality, making this title of uncle quite substantial. Your Highness, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly... Nodding, Song Chi quickly changed the subject. By the way, Uncle Yufeng, do you have any semi-automatic smart chips in our shops? Including fully automatic smart chips! Hearing this, Song Yufeng thought for a moment and replied after a few seconds. Semi-automatic smart chips are not a problem; they are abundant throughout the Torch Human Civilization Territory. However, fully automatic smart chips are a bit difficult; what level are you looking for? Song Chi knew that fully automatic smart chips also came in levelsPrimary, Intermediate, High... The higher the level, the more powerful the computing capabilities of the chip. However, he didnt know which levels smart chip would be required for later enhancements of the Dome Sky Brain System, so he simply said, If possible, try to acquire a variety from each level! Song Yufeng shook his head quickly. Lets do this: Ill get you 100 sets of semi-automatic smart chips first and 50 sets of Primary fully automatic smart chips. As for higher-level ones, its unlikely well get them soon. These chips are strictly banned from use within our Torch Human Civilization Territory, only large research institutions and technical departments of medium to large conglomerates ever use them... Song Chi slightly furrowed his brows, but he also understood that there was no helping the situation, and after receiving the 150 smart chips from Song Yufengs hands, he turned and left the Dragon Spine Shops building. As for the chip issue that followed, he planned to inquire at both Elon and Goblin Luke in the Star Origin Empire, as only they might have high-rank intelligent chips at the moment. After leaving the Dragon Spine Shops, he didnt deliberately meet Wang Zhen. Although he had the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, meeting in person always carried a risk of exposure. Instead, taking Zhu Tian Ruins Market as a transit was much more convenient. Now the Ruins Market itself was already at the Third Rank Level, and Wang Zhen himself was still stuck at LV39 with the Guidance Technique, also able to enter the Ruins Market with a Ruins Market Walking Rank. Even after advancing to the Fourth Rank later, he could still enter the Ruins Market through a Third Rank Enslaved Species, thus indirectly contacting Song Chi without needing Song Chi to keep an Enslaved Species by his side. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Inn third floor, in a Market Walking Room. Wang Zhen stood respectfully by Song Chis side, reporting various situations during this period. Song Chi and Ansewei had spent quite some time in that Dome Sky Mechanical Civilization site, during which Wang Zhen had continuously been selling various war materials, amassing a large sum of money for Song Chi. However, Song Chis current focus wasnt on these Low Rank Floating Land Origins. He turned to look at Wang Zhen, scrutinizing him up and down a few times before saying, Leave the sale of materials to your Enslaved Species. You should focus on cultivating the Guidance Technique. The Yaohan Kingdoms expansion war is approaching, and you need to advance the Guidance Technique to the Fourth Rank first, as that will increase your chances of survival in the upcoming wars. Saying this, Song Chi took out an Orange Energy Shield Component and four Purple Components from the Ancestral Torch and handed them to Wang Zhen. He also produced the corresponding Floating Land Origin, although he was short of Titanium Crystals himself and could only hope that Wang Zhen would procure them on his own. Having lingered in the Chenxing Yang Continent for hundreds of years, Song Chi believed he must have special channels. Previously, in that Dome Sky Mechanical Civilization site, besides obtaining Red Quality and Silver Legend Components, Song Chi had also acquired several Orange and Purple Components. It was just right to use a few now to further enhance the strength of Wang Zhens flagship. As for why not more, it was unavoidablethere were elders and Song Ting in the family who needed them too. After making arrangements and seeing Wang Zhen leave the Ruins Market, Song Chi had no intention of jumping back to the Dragon Spine Continent straight away. Instead, he directly activated the Spatial Anchor Point set in the Dragon Spine Continent, instantly returning from the outer space of Chenxing Yang Continent to 20,000 light-years away in the Dragon Spine Continent. What he lacked most now was time, and he couldnt care about anything else. The moment Song Chi stepped out of his courtyard, the elders present were all visibly astonished. Little Chi, werent you still in the Chenxing Yang Continent? When did you get back? Faced with this spontaneous question, Song Chi merely smiled and did not reply. In the manor where his uncle and aunt lived, as soon as Song Chi returned, most of the high-ranking members of the family quickly gathered. However, Song Chi was slightly surprised that his grandfather, Song Mingsong, was not present. The [Furious Battle Mad Lion], located not far to the side on the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin Eruption Eye, showed no sign of response. Thats when his grandmother, Bai Xiuqin, said: Your grandfather is fully committed to cultivating the Guidance Technique. He wants to break through to the Fourth Rank before the kingdoms expansion war begins, to comprehend the Laws and the familys Inherited Secret Techniques! Realizing this, Song Chi did not disturb his grandfather but proactively handed over a Red Quality [Red Dome Escape] Component to his grandmother, instructing her to pass it on to his grandfather later. When Bai Xiuqin received this Red Component, she was completely stunnednot because she was uninformed, but because Red Epic Components were too rare and valuable. Seeing Song Chi casually taking out one, she really hadnt reacted immediately. Little Chi, what about your warship? Song Chi answered with a smile, Grandma, rest assured, I already have it equipped on my Cang Qiong! Upon hearing this, Bai Xiuqin accepted the [Red Dome Escape]. Meanwhile, she couldnt help feeling proud of her grandsons rapid rise in power. In just over twenty years, Song Chi had incredibly advanced his warship to an unbelievable extent, ranking high in the family sequence, and now even casually producing Red Shipborne Components. Such an act made her feel somewhat surreal. Soon, father, mother, uncle, aunt, second unclealmost all the elders in the lineage gathered together. Seeing that everyone was almost present, Song Chi asked: Mom, wheres Ting? Chen Lixia rolled her eyes, responding impatiently: Where else could she be? Shes sure to be wandering around Dragon Spine Continent with her friends. Song Chi fell silent, then without further delay, took out a large number of Purple and Orange Components. Seeing so many high-quality Strange Objects, all the elders eyes widened. However, Song Chi had not revealed everything yet; he had specifically reserved a few Orange Components for his own parents and Song Ting. ... Inside the Clan Ancestral Hall on Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. The projection avatar of Song Xuancang looked down at Song Chi in the grand hall below, his eyes filled with deep satisfaction. He had sent Song Chi to the Duchy Capital Star Domain to make the Song Familys long-suppressed fame resound once again, and Song Chi had indeed delivered a perfect report card. Effortlessly suppressing the Stark Familys Legitimate Succession Sequence, supposedly killing the current third in the Stark Family sequencethese actions had fully exposed Dinghai Song Family to the Chenxing Principality, creating a positive ripple effect. In just about a year, now numerous Intermediate Rank powers, seeking to join the Dinghai Song Familys ranks for the upcoming expansive wars of the Yaohan Kingdom, had approached them, including several led by Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captains, which would greatly facilitate the Song Family in the future wars. Seeking an audience, is there something you need? Song Xuancang spoke with a gentle tone, smiling. Taking this opportunity, Song Chi quickly said: Reporting to the family head, I have a question regarding the comprehension of Primordial Laws in the Primordial Secret Realmis it true that every time, one can only comprehend for ten years, and afterwards, one must assimilate with the world for decades? I feel that this wastes too much time. Is there any way to extend the duration of comprehension in the Primordial Secret Realm? Or to expedite the assimilation with the Starry Sea Law? Seeing that Song Chi was asking this question, a hint of surprise flashed in Song Xuancangs eyes from above the hall. Youve already completed this times law assimilation? Chapter 641: 338: The Luxuriously Equipped Cang Qiong Chapter 641: Chapter 338: The Luxuriously Equipped Cang Qiong Regarding this point, there was naturally nothing worth concealing, and Song Chi quickly nodded. Seeing this, a hint of obvious surprise flashed in the projected incarnation of Song Xuancangs eyes. It hadnt been more than three years since Song Chi had emerged from the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, and to have completed the assimilation with the Starry Sea Law in such a short period was clearly abnormal. Knowing that Song Chi must have had some extraordinary experience, Song Xuancang did not press further on the matter, but continued with his earlier question, The ten-year comprehension period within the Primordial Secret Realm is only for Torch Ship Captains who have begun to perceive the Law. As their Law Comprehension Degree increases, so will their resistance to the Secret Realms Deficient Law, and the duration they can stay within the Primordial Secret Realm will naturally increase. In the same vein, the higher ones Law Comprehension Degree, the faster their Law assimilation speed after leaving the Primordial Secret Realm. Having said this and seeing Song Chi nod thoughtfully, yet still without a clear understanding, Song Xuancang continued, ... For example, a Torch Ship Captain with a Minor Accomplishment in Law Comprehension (10%C39%) would have a clear understanding of the Law they control, and they could stay in the Primordial Secret Realm for more than 50 years at a time. The subsequent assimilation period would then only require 10 years. If the Torch Ship Captains Comprehension Degree is at Intermediate Achievement (40%C69%), they could stay for a century or two, and assimilation afterwards would only take a few years. For those with a Law Major Achievement, they could effortlessly stay in the Primordial Secret Realm for several hundred years. Upon hearing this, Song Chi finally had a clear understanding, knowing that his current 0.48% Law Comprehension Degree should not be too different from before; at most, he would stay an additional year or two, and afterward, it would still take decades to gradually assimilate. Thinking of this, he instinctively hesitated. The Space Law Fruit was now of no use to him, and if he entered the Dragon Spine Secret Realm again, he would not be able to enter the Ruins Market to cultivate and comprehend the Law for the next few decades. As such, it might be better to directly use the Ruins Market to comprehend the Law, which may not be slower than the former method. After a moment of hesitation, Song Chi made a decision in his heart, to temporarily forgo entering the Dragon Spine Secret Realm to comprehend the Law and to consider this option once the Space Law reached Minor Accomplishment. Having decided on this, he asked his second question, What about secret techniques? Song Xuancangs reply was swift. You have already comprehended the secret techniques Dragon Whale State and Ruins Returning Slash, havent you? Yes! Since thats the case, before breaking through to the Fourth Rank in the Guidance Technique, you should not spend too much time comprehending new secret techniques. The value of secret techniques lies in their depth, not their number. Your main task now is to raise your Law Comprehension Degree as much as possible before breaking through to the Fourth Rank. That is most important! Thank you, Family Head, for clarifying my doubts. I understand now! Having resolved his two biggest doubts, Song Chi, before leaving, took out the many mechanical remains obtained from the Dome Sky Mechanical Civilization ruins. Among these, the most valuable were a few relatively intact Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechs and Fourth Rank Meat Shield Mechs. Upon seeing these, Song Xuancang was quite satisfied. The remains of Fourth Rank Level Mechs held significant value, and if the Technology Department of the family could replicate their blueprints entirely, there was a decent chance of mass production. Although the Hellfire Mech was not comparable to a Mobile Warstar and couldnt be equipped with very High Level Intelligence Brain Chips, its advantage lay in flexibility, and its firepower was sufficiently strong. With just a manual pilot, it would certainly play a significant role. Of course, this was all predicated on reaching the mass production phase. Song Chi was also looking forward to this. Compared to the Goblin Mana Bombing Drones, the Hellfire Mech was clearly more suited to serve as a vessel for the Dome Sky Sub-Brain. This was a Fourth Rank Mecha unit. If thousands of Hellfire Mechs were summoned at once during large-scale legion warfare, the scene would be unimaginable. However, this was just wishful thinking, at least in the short term. Putting aside whether the familys Technology Department could master the production, even if it were possible to mass-produce them, equipping them wouldnt be so simple. The manufacturing cost of each Fourth Rank Level mechanical unit would not be low, let alone equipping tens of thousands of them; it was all money. With Song Chis current financial resources, it was far from feasible. Before leaving the Ancestral Hall, Song Xuancang transferred 200 Golden Merit Points to Song Chi as a reward for submitting these creations of the Dome Sky Mechanical Civilization. After leaving the Ancestral Hall, Song Chi made a trip to the Merit Tower and spent 5 Golden Merit Points to use all his 500 Titanium Crystal exchange quota for the nearly three years. He also casually exchanged for 5 Law Stones. In addition, following several months in the Dome Sky Mechanical Civilization Territory, and with the new years arrival, he claimed his Sequence Subsidy for the new year. 3000 Titanium Crystals, 200 Law Stones, 200 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, and 2000 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin With this new batch of resources in hand, Song Chi finally felt relieved. He had recently acquired several High Rank Components but lacked the resources for Enhancement. Not to mention the recently obtained Dome Sky Wisdom Brain System and Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring, the earlier Heart of Behemoth and Aurora Transition Device were the same. Upon returning to Green Moon Manor and to his personal courtyard, Song Chi immediately entered the Ruins Market. Chapter 642: 338: The Luxuriously Equipped Cang Qiong No. 2 Chapter 642: Chapter 338: The Luxuriously Equipped Cang Qiong No. 2 ` Song Chi then began another round of enhancement for the Cang Qiong. Before enhancing the [Dome Sky Brain System] component, he enhanced the [Heart of Behemoth] and [Aurora Transition Device] first. [Heart of Behemoth] lv30lv50 [Aurora Transition Device] lv30lv40 The [Heart of Behemoth] component is evidently more crucial to the Cang Qiong, thus it was directly enhanced to Fifth Rank. ... After reaching the Fifth Rank, the enhancement of the ships structural integrity approached 90%, nearly doubling the strength of Cang Qiongs hull. Moreover, the duration of the Behemoth Overlord Body feature increased from 40s to 60s, and the cooldown time was reduced from 48 hours to 24 hours. As for the [Aurora Transition Device], Song Chi originally intended to enhance it to lv50 as well, but he feared he might run out of Titanium Crystals, given that later, there were several other components that needed enhancing. At Fourth Rank, the maximum translocation distance of the [Aurora Transition Device] reached 900 light-years, and the radius within which the Transposition Star Chart Collector feature could collect star charts reached 4.57180=822 light-years, both of which showed significant improvements in attributes. After enhancing these two components, Song Chi looked towards the [Dome Sky Brain System] component. Quickly, he enhanced it to lv10, and glancing at the attributes panel, he saw that only a semi-automatic smart chip was still required, so he rapidly enhanced it to lv20. After lv20, not only did the component require Titanium Crystals for further enhancement, but the smart chip needed also became a low-level fully automated smart chip. Scanning his 50 low-level fully automated smart chips, Song Chi continued to enhance. After reaching lv30, he reluctantly stopped, since any further enhancement would require intermediate smart chips. The good news was, after strengthening it to lv30, the components attributes saw a significant boost. Dome Sky Brain System lv30 Quality: Silver Feature: Computational efficiency increased by 170% Feature 2: Database capacity increased by 170% Feature 3: Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism Feature 4: Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System Consumption: 800/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Significantly increases control efficiency of the equipped warship. No charge or buffer required Upgrade Requirement: 30 strands of Floating Land Origin (Third Rank), 30,000 Spectral Energy Points, 54 Titanium Crystals, 1 intermediate-level fully automated smart chip Note: This component occupies an additional 4 slots {Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism: Consumes 250,000 Spectral Energy Points to divide the Dome Sky Brain into 100 Sub-brains. Sub-brains, when integrated into regular machinery, will transform into specialized intelligent units, fully commanded by the Dome Sky Brain, capable of autonomous action and combat, lasting for 90 minutes, with a cooldown of 5 years.} Unfortunately, the final Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System feature seemed to be a constant feature, and its attributes did not change. However, even so, Song Chi was quite satisfied with the boost in attributes of this component, especially the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism feature, which at Third Rank can already divide 100 sub-brains, and is likely to reach the thousands once enhanced to Fifth Rank; as for the limit of Seventh Rank, theres even a chance to divide tens of thousands. Following the [Dome Sky Brain System] component was the [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring], as the [Enslavement Medal] components enslavement slots were currently at a premium. Without much fuss, he directly enhanced this component to lv40. Its not that he didnt want to enhance it to lv50; the key issue was that it would consume another 975 Titanium Crystals, and after enhancing the previous three components, he only had just over a thousand Titanium Crystals left, which meant other components could not be enhanced if he fully upgraded the [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring]. ` So he thought about it, and decided not to continue enhancing since his only Fifth Rank combat power, the Flame Giant, had an [Enslavement Medal], and other items like the lv40 [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring] were also sufficient for now. Then came the [Virus Spore Rejection Membrane], a purple component designed for protection in special environments. Song Chi directly spent 330 Titanium Crystals to enhance it to lv40. Enhanced to lv40, this component was enough to defend against the invasion of Fifth Rank energy level spore viruses. It wasnt overly safe, but it at least gave Cang Qiong the ability to resist. In the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, as the new round of enhancements concluded, Song Chi only had eight hundred Titanium Crystals left. Although his resources were nearly exhausted, it came with a significant increase in Cang Qiongs strength. Song Chi was very satisfied with this and opened the warships attribute panel. (Its been a while since Ive listed this. I feel like it needs an update. If there are any objections, well just stop listing it in the future.) [Name: Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch-Class Cruiser Spectral Energy Spaceship] [Level: lv32] [Extra Features: Space Lock] [Basic Components: Orange Torch Ship Hull lv32, Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon (Red) lv50, Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon (Orange) lv50, Shadow Breaker Cannon (Orange) lv50, Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon (Orange) lv50, Electromagnetic Ray Cannon (Purple) lv40, Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon (Purple) lv40, Neutron Star Core Armor (Red) lv50, Light Energy Aggregation Engine (Red) lv59, Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield (Silver) lv50, Peeping Spirit Eyes (Red) lv50, Spectral Cultivation Room lv32 (12/12)] [Additional Components: Purusa Zen Seal (Gold) lv50, Final Blessing (Silver) lv50, Mirage Transformation Pearl (Silver) lv50, Dome Sky Brain System (Silver) lv30, Enslavement Medal (Red) lv50, Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm (Red) lv50, Heart of Behemoth (Red) lv50, Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring (Red) lv40, Totem Spirit Column (Orange) lv40, Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree (Orange) lv50, External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher (Orange) lv50, Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele (Orange) lv50, Brainwave Remote Control System (Orange) lv40, Aurora Transition Device (Orange) lv40, Life System Medical Repair Pod (Orange) lv50, Phantom Thruster (Purple) lv40, Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane (Purple) lv40, Void Escape Orb (Purple) lv40, Plasma Guardian (Purple) lv40, Abnormal Status Purifier (Purple) lv40, Holy Cross Beacon (Purple) lv40, Proportional Scaling Instrument (Purple) lv40, Void Membrane (Purple) lv40, Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector (Purple) lv40, Master-Servant Contract (Purple) lv40, Spiritual Beam Fusion Device (Purple) lv40, Divine Binding Chains C Imitation (Purple) lv40, Winged Launch Platform (Purple) lv40, Multi-function Converter (Purple) lv40, Virus Spore Rejection Membrane (Purple) lv40, Purple River Translocation Device (Blue) lv30, Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv30, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) lv30, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) lv30, Sonic Silence Field (Blue) lv30, Torch Warship Boarding Certificate (Blue) lv30, Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree (White) lv29, Healing Fruit (White) lv29 (51/62)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 680000/680000] [Resources: Omitted...] Indeed, the attribute panel for Cang Qiong was now excessively long, making even Song Chi himself dizzy at a glance. But this rather filled him with a sense of satisfaction, as it signified the abundance of components installed on Cang Qiong and their incredibly luxurious quality. Song Chi focused on the special components section. Unconsciously, the empty slots had been reduced to only 11. It wouldnt be long before Cang Qiong would need to continue enhancing its own hull level. Exiting Cang Qiong contentedly and putting away the warship, Song Chi didnt rush to the Spectral Cultivation Room or to directly comprehend the laws. He needed to seriously plan his future personal actions. Although comprehending laws and enhancing his Guidance Technique level was important, he hadnt forgotten about the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. The piece suspected to have separated from a Super Star Sea Floating Land of Seventh Rank or above was still waiting for him to explore. Additionally, the acquisition of intermediate and high-level intelligence chips required attention; he just hoped that Goblin Luke and Elon wouldnt disappoint him. Lastly, there was the issue of the Fifth Rank Level Void Crystals. After the [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] component was enhanced to lv50, further enhancements would require Fifth Rank Void Crystals, a particularly vexing matter. Song Chi had long since cleared out a high-priced buying spot in his exclusive shop at the Ruins Market specifically for these Fifth Rank Void Crystals, but over the years, there had been no movement. PS: Ive made some modifications to yesterdays chapter 336. Everyone can go back and take a look; it should be a lot better. Chapter 643: 339: Obtaining the Red Upgrade Fire Source and the Qingtian Tribe Chapter 643: Chapter 339: Obtaining the Red Upgrade Fire Source and the Qingtian Tribe After much consideration, Song Chi ultimately decided to pause the exploration of fragments from the Immortal Realm Continent. The reason was simple. Only one year remained until the ten-yearly opening of the Big Dipper Hall C Shaking Light Star Rank, which he held. Such a short span was likely insufficient to discover anything significant in those fragments. Worse, unpredictable circumstances during the activation of the Shaking Light Star Rank might delay him and cause him to miss this opportunity that came once every decade. Rather than taking such a risk, he preferred to set the exploration aside. After all, nearly two hundred years still lay ahead for him to explore at his leisure. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, All-Attributes Cultivation Room. ... After this period of accumulation, the level of the market itself had reached lv36, and naturally, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room had as well. Additionally, ever since obtaining several aged Deep Sea Clam Pearls from the North Sea Naga Clan, Song Chis progress in practicing the Guidance Technique had been astonishing. In this period, 5 clam pearls, each three thousand years old, had been used up in conjunction with top-tier body tempering potions. This accelerated his Guidance Technique from lv32 to lv34 in just two years, a journey that could take other cruiser captains decades. The speed was undeniably swift. Yet, Song Chi was still not satisfied. His Guidance Technique had only recently broken through to lv34, and reaching the peak of lv34 under normal training conditions would take several years, not to mention breaking through the bottleneck to reach lv35. After two months of digestion, the effects of the most recent three-thousand-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl on my Guidance Technique are nearly assimilated. Its time to use the five-thousand-year-old clam pearl... Muttering to himself, Song Chi now held a translucent Deep Sea Clam Pearl in his handone of only two five-thousand-year-old pearls he possessed. He then took out a vial of top-tier body tempering potion, carefully crushed the five-thousand-year-old clam pearl into powder, and mixed all of the powder into the potion. Without hesitation, he swallowed it down. A month later, a strong surge of Spectral Energy fluctuated within the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. With the medicinal effects of that five-thousand-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl, Song Chis Guidance Technique successfully broke through from the early stages of lv34 to lv35, and he was only a step away from lv36. Several days later, once he was somewhat accustomed to his drastically enhanced physical condition, a Thorned Flying Dragon from the outer world reached out to him through mind sound transmission. Song Yufeng from the Capital Star Domain had sent a new batch of Starry Sea Oddities via the familys transport fleet. It had been only a little over half a year since Song Chi returned to the Dragon Spine Continent, and he was not very hopeful about these new oddities. Upon exiting the Ruins Market and thanking the escort ship that personally delivered the items, he watched their flattered departure. Then, Song Chi casually inspected the collection of Starry Sea Oddities in his storage capsule. Due to Elon increasing the monthly supply of Storage Capsules, not only had the number of internal users within the Song Family significantly risen but also among their external staff. In addition, these Storage Capsules had gradually begun to spread throughout the entire Duchy Market, proving to be a highly popular product of the Dinghai Song Family. As Song Chi paused, a glance that was supposed to be casual brought him a great surprise. Out of the acquired objects from the Starry Sea Floating Lands this round, there were just over a hundred items, and only one was a Red Oddity. Yet, it was this very Red Epic Oddity that brought Song Chi immense surprise. [Strange Object: Star Bearing Fire Seed] [Quality: Red] [Convertible: No] [Notes: An early-stage fire seed nurtured by the Floating Land Origin Core, unfortunately, the cultivation failed, and after ten thousand years, it became a Red Epic Fire Seed Oddity.] This sole piece of Red Oddity was a strand of Red Quality Fire Seed. For other Torch Ship Captains, regardless of its quality, this Fire Seed Oddity, which wasnt convertible into a Torch Tier Fire Source, held little value. Yet for Song Chi, it was entirely different. He clearly remembered that the Fire Elemental Life also possessed a strand of Red Fire Seed Oddityan exchangeable one for an upgrade to the Fire Source. For that Fire Elemental Life, there was no difference between Red Fire Seed Oddities. Both would greatly boost its life essence. If he could persuade it to agree to an exchange, he would likely be able to transform from an Orange Torch Seed to a Red Torch Seed in a brief period. How could Song Chi not be thrilled? After fervently thanking Song Yufeng in his heart, he hurriedly reentered the Ruins Market. It so happened that a transaction at the market was delayed due to the need to assimilate the effects from the five-thousand-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl; now, it could be seamlessly initiated. ... Ancient Continent, Desolate Heaven Territory. As the ancestral domain of the ancient royal Qingtian Tribe, the Desolate Heaven Territory stretched boundlessly, overpowering any level 4 or even level 5 Starry Sea Floating Land with just one territorys space. In the northwest of the Desolate Heaven Territory lay a majestic mountain range known as West King Mountain, said to be the place of Enlightenment for an ancient ancestor of the Qingtian Tribe named West King. Today, West King Mountain served as the secluded practice area for the third Candidate Holy Son of the contemporary Qingtian Tribe. It stood solemn and imposing like a pillar connecting heaven and earth in the northwest of the Desolate Heaven Territory. That day, a hurried team appeared at the base of West King Mountain, unexpectedly, this team wasnt repelled by the dominion restrictions set by the Qingtian ancestor and easily entered West King Mountain. Atop West King Mountain, the Qingtian Tribes third Candidate Holy Son, who had been meditating there for decades, had his seclusion disturbed. His eyes, bright as ancient stars, opened, gathering bursts of cold light. Chapter 644: 339: Obtaining the Red Upgrade Fire Source and the Qingtian Tribe_2 Chapter 644: Chapter 339: Obtaining the Red Upgrade Fire Source and the Qingtian Tribe_2 ` However, the report that immediately followed from behind forcibly suppressed the anger in its heart. Red Epic Treasures? Over ten Red Epic Treasures... and even more than a hundred Orange Oddities? From behind, the Personal Guard Commander of the Third Candidate Holy Son respectfully responded: Yes, Your Highness, the Space Gate connects to a mysterious place called the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. I believe the Zhu Tian Ruins Markets Lord must be a great existence at least at the level of the Dominators? The mention of Dominators instantly brought a cautious look to the eyes of the Qingtian Tribes Candidate Holy Son who had hitherto shown little interest. ... Dominators, those were beings terrifying enough to stand at the pinnacle of the Ancient Continent, capable of suppressing a Primordial Divine Mountain with a wave of their hand, and living for a hundred thousand years with ease if their True Spirit remained indestructible. Even in the Qingtian Tribe, one of the Ancient Continents Royal Families, there were only two such beings. After a brief moment of shock and suspicion, the Third Candidate Holy Son gravely asked: How can you be sure? The Personal Guard Commander quickly replied from behind: Because, in addition to these Orange and Red Oddities, that mysterious Heavenly Ruins Market has also brought out a Gold Holy Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity for trade. Just like the previous reaction to the word Dominators, the moment the words Gold Holy Sanctuary were spoken, the Third Candidate Holy Sons heart was once again stirred by a mighty tumult. After all, even the revered relic of his own Qingtian Tribe was no more than a single Gold Holy Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. Without waiting for his response, the Personal Guard Commander continued: Your Highness, the Space Gate will only remain open for one day; should we... Before he could finish speaking, a substantial amount of High Rank Floating Land Origin was tossed by the Third Candidate Holy Son into the hands of the Personal Guard Commander. Go, try to obtain all the Red and Orange Oddities. As for that Gold Holy Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity... ah, forget it, its not something we can covet. After speaking, it continued on another matter: As for those Ruins Market Guest Tokens and Ruins Market Walking Rank you mentioned, we wont need to exchange for them. Trading with a Dominator of such position is like putting ones life entirely in their hands. If They are in a good mood, well and good, but if They get angry one day, a mere thought could crush us. Getting too involved with Them is definitely not a wise move! Yes, Your Highness! Once the Personal Guard Commander turned to leave, the space beside the Third Candidate Holy Son trembled abruptly, and then, a figure with an unfathomably deep presence quietly emerged. Should I go and have a look? The Third Candidate Holy Son hesitated for a moment before nodding. Just observe from a distance, do not let yourself fall into danger... This individual was a Protector sent by his clan, also the biggest reason he had been able to traverse the entire Ancient Continent and safely return to the Desolate Heaven Territory time and again. It was crucial that nothing happened to him. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Oddity Exchange Shop. A Fire Elemental Life stood within the shop, occasionally glancing at the wisp of Pregnant Star Fire Seed on the counter in front of it, while feeling the Extreme Yang Flame within its body, a look of hesitation in its eyes. Although both were Red Fire Seeds, there was no difference for it. But the key point was the Extreme Yang Flame had been nurtured within it for years and had become even more attuned with its recent ascension to the Third Rank. If it were to suddenly replace it now, it would take at least an additional twenty years, or even longer, to nurture this new Pregnant Star Fire Seed. That was the source of its dilemma. Beside it, Song Chi, dressed as a member of the Blue Blood Clan, stood by, discreetly observing the changes in its fiery eyes. ` Sensing its hesitation, Song Chi organized his words and lured it with his words, This past decade, havent you been collecting other Fire Seed Oddities? Those Purple, Orange Fire Seed Oddities, plus exchanging for this strand of Red Fire Seed, should be enough for you to exchange for a [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. I cant possibly lend you my Travel Command every time, can I? Whats there to hesitate about? Hearing Song Chis embellishments, the Fire Elemental Lifes flame in its eyes jumped more vigorously, indicating its great interest. But then it became uncertain again, Although I have collected quite a few Fire Seed Oddities, when adding Purple and Orange together, there are only 12 in total. Among them, there might be several that dont meet the requirements of the Ruins Market Lord. Im afraid it wont be sufficient to exchange for a [Travel Command]! Hearing this, Song Chi realized the situation. His thoughts quickly turned, and then he continued to speak. Thats easy, Ill make up for whatever youre short of. However, lets agree beforehand, youll have to get me some more high-year Firethorn Fruits later on, and those Fire Seed Oddities that dont meet the requirements will also have to be pawned to me first! With these words, the flames in the Fire Elemental Lifes eyes jumped even more frantically. But before it could say anything more, Song Chi at its side quickly said, Hurry, my spy left at the Ruins Markets main entrance has sent a reportthe Qingtian Tribe members have already come back. If we dont exchange now, itll be too late! In an instant, the Fire Elemental Life hurriedly initiated a trade request. Song Chi naturally divided his spirit and mobilized the Power of Laws from within the market to respond. Among the 12 Fire Seed Oddities of Purple Quality and above that the Fire Elemental Life presented, there were 8 Purple and 4 Orange; only 5 Purple and 2 Orange could be converted into Upgrade Fire Sources. In the end, Song Chi pretended to make up for it with several Orange Oddities, and only then was the trade that left both parties overjoyed finally completed. With an extremely subtle smile in his eyes and excitement in his heart, Song Chi accepted the Fire Elemental Lifes gratitude while dividing his spirit to collect the long-coveted [Extreme Yang Flame] and at the same time, shifted part of his attention to the Qingtian Tribe members who were approaching quickly. He gave these members of the Qingtian Tribe at the Third Rank Level his high attention, for no other reason than sensing the aura of the Power of Laws from the two leading them. This meant that both were prodigies who had grasped the Law at the Third Rank. But this was not the key point; the key was that from previous conversations and monitoring, he learned that both were the trusted aides of some Candidate Holy Son. Upon realizing this, Song Chi immediately understood that the identities and power behind these Qingtian Tribe members were definitely not simple. Joking aside, who could have two prodigies who understood Laws at the Third Rank Level as their trusted aidescould that Candidate Holy Son be simple? Thats like the prodigies of the younger generation of the Song Family, like Song Bei and Song Ze, becoming followers of other Torch Ship Captains. One could imagine how frightening the talents and strength of a Torch Ship Captain who could have them as followers must be. Without saying more, Song Chi believed he had to at least reach his level to have such qualifications. And that was just a Candidate Holy Son, what about a true Holy Son? While keeping an eye on the Qingtian Tribe members, Song Chi separated from the Fire Elemental Life and headed towards the shops where Goblin Luke and Elon of the Star Origin Empire were located. He hadnt forgotten another very important purpose of opening the Ruins Market this time, which was to purchase intermediate-level and above fully automatic intelligence chips. When he arrived at the home of the goblin, as expected, Goblin Luke wasnt in the shop; a goblin commercial robot was managing the shop instead. Once Song Chi explained his intention, the robot contacted Goblin Luke using a special method, and a few minutes later, a very reluctant-looking Goblin Luke appeared in front of Song Chi. Four-armed swindler, if there isnt a big deal, I, the great Goblin Luke, swear Ill punch a hole the size of a fist through your head!! Song Chi didnt get a chance to react to the opponents threatening presence as he got straight to the point, Do you have intermediate intelligence chips? PS: Were a few dozen votes short; if you have a Monthly Ticket, hurry up and cast it! Chapter 645: 340: A Generous Amount of High Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chis Helplessness Chapter 645: Chapter 340: A Generous Amount of High Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chis Helplessness An intermediate fully automatic intelligent chip? Hearing this term, Goblin Luke was instantly intrigued. After all, a fully-automatic intelligent chip was never cheap, let alone an intermediate one. The sly look in his eyes quickly spun around as Luke deliberately fell silent for a few seconds, pretending to have a hard time before saying, I have heard of such a chip, but its quite rare. If you really want to purchase one, Im afraid the price would be... Song Chi rolled his eyes; he found the old saying a leopard never changes its spots quite accurate. This creature, despite having traded with him no less than a hundred times and knowing full well that he wasnt someone easily fooled, still insisted on this contrived act before every transaction. ... Fine, fine, fine, Ill go check the Star Origin Empire shop... Saying this, he turned and walked away without hesitation. Seeing this, Luke immediately became unsettled. It had traded frequently with Elon and was very clear about the main products of the Star Origin Empire shop. If Song Chi really went straight there, the deal would undoubtedly be off the table. Wait a minute! After stopping Song Chi, Goblin Luke dropped his pretense and took out 20 intermediate intelligent chips from his handheld space-folding box. Here, the great Luke will give you a fifty percent discount, for only two strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi outright ignored the so-called fifty percent discount phrase. In fact, he had already looked at the Star Origin Empire shop, and the price that Goblin Luke offered only slightly underbid Elons. Once he was certain Luke would not lower the price further, he took out two strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin from his storage capsule and then asked, Only 20 chips? Do you have any higher-level intelligent chips? If so, we could trade next time... Before he could finish, Goblin Luke hastily shook his head. I can get you more intermediate intelligent chips, but I truly do not have any high-level fully-automatic intelligent chips... Seeing the expression in Lukes eyes, Song Chi seemed to understand. Given the renown of the goblins technology, he didnt believe the Silver Goblin Empire couldnt make high-end fully automatic intelligent chips; that was unrealistic. The only explanation was that the Silver Goblin Empire was also guarding against the threat of a smart mechanism uprising, or perhaps they had even experienced a major event like a mechanical rebellion, which is why they were extremely cautious. Nodding, Song Chi did not inquire further and quickly turned to leave, no longer pursuing the matter of the intermediate fully-automatic intelligent chips. He was not aware of what level of fully-automatic intelligent chip would be needed to enhance the Dome Sky Brain System to the Fourth Rank; whether it remained intermediate or required advancement to a high-level chip. Leaving the House of Silver, Song Chi headed to the Star Origin Empire shop; he still hadnt asked Elon about the high-level fully automatic intelligent chips. While Song Chi was busy acquiring fully-automatic intelligent chips, the peak of the transactions in the Oddity Exchange Shop had also arrived. Lord Ruins Market, if we purchase all the orange and red oddities in your shop, could we get a certain discount? Hearing this, Song Chi, who was walking down the central street, paused ever so slightly. Even though he promptly resumed walking, the shock in his heart did not diminish by the slightest. Originally, he thought he had overestimated the power behind them, but it turned out he was the fool? Honestly, Song Chi had not expected them to make such a grand gesture. How many orange and red oddities were there currently in the Oddity Exchange Shop? Sixteen red oddities and over one hundred and fifty orange ones. What did that amount to? If these oddities were traded in for slightly lower quality Silver Legendary Oddities, they could probably get two or three of them. Three Silver Oddities, all in one go? Putting aside these chaotic thoughts, Song Chi quickly calmed himself down. After contemplating for a moment, he manipulated the Ruins Market Law to reply. [You can get a fifteen percent discount!] The Qingtian Tribe Third Rank Personal Guard Commander was quite satisfied with this response. A fifteen percent discount, although seemingly not much, equated to a five percent discount on the equivalent value of two or three Silver Legendary Oddities, which was not an inconsiderable amount of Floating Land Origin. The personal guards looked at each other and then nodded unanimously. Soon, the Third Rank Personal Guard Commander at his limit summoned three clumps of Floating Land Origin. The Law of the Oddity Exchange Shop silently stirred, and Song Chi soon learned the specifics of these three clumps of Floating Land Origin: 3000 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, 200 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, 10 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. His breathing became rapid, but the thoughts in Song Chis mind never ceased. The value is about the same, the trade can proceed... After a quick internal calculation and judging the value to be quite close, he quickly gave a response. [Agreed!] In an instant, over a hundred counters in the Oddity Exchange Shop opened simultaneously, and then those glistening orange and red oddities all converged in front of the Qingtian Tribe members, while the three clumps of Floating Land Origin were quietly swept away by the Ruins Market Law and stealthily returned to Song Chis possession. In the Oddity Exchange Shop, the Qingtian Tribe members carefully packed away all the oddities, their faces glowing with excitement and joy. Even with a holy son of the primordial royal family behind them, a Candidate Holy Son, it was unlikely to have so many high-level oddities at once. Acquiring so many in a single transaction would surely greatly enhance their young masters foundation and might even help them advance further towards the position of Holy Son. Chapter 646: 340: A Generous Amount of High Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chis Helplessness_2 Chapter 646: Chapter 340: A Generous Amount of High Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chis Helplessness_2 Just like them, Song Chi, who had harvested many High Rank Floating Land Origins, was greatly exhilarated; this trade was definitely a huge profit for him. Although, according to the market exchange rate, hed only made a profit equivalent to his principal, with a small discount of five percent in between, the reality couldnt be calculated like this. It should be known that he had Song Yufeng on the other side collecting these Strange Objects, all exchanged from Zero Rank, First Rank, Second Rankthese Low Rank Floating Land Origins, to obtain Fourth Rank, Fifth Rank, Sixth Rankthese Medium-High Rank Floating Land Origins. The real exchange rate was far beyond imagination; after all, by the time it reached Second Rank, Third Rank of Floating Land Origins, there were hardly any real exchangers visible on the market. Strictly speaking, Song Chi had made at least several times more profit with this deal, and it was the kind that was priceless on the market. Moreover, there was another point; the Qingtian Tribe had saved him a great deal of time to liquidate, although at the cost of a five percent commission, it was absolutely worth it for Song Chi. Otherwise, to sell all these Strange Objects, who knew how long it would takeyears, decades, or even several decades were possible. ... Thinking of this, Song Chi quickly turned around and headed towards the Oddity Exchange Shop behind him. Mixed with joy, he had another puzzle; these members of the Qingtian Tribe had never mentioned exchanging [Ruins Market Guest Token] or [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. Could it be that they didnt notice the rule light screen at the gate with introductions to the two types of tokens? These few were real big spenders; how could they be allowed to trade just this once? With this thought, he quickly caught up with a few Qingtian Tribe members who had just come out of the Oddity Exchange Shop. After facing a few Qingtian Tribe members and seeing the deep warning in their eyes, Song Chi, of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race, quickly took out several Orange Oddities from his storage capsule and said, I see that you friends seem interested in high-quality Strange Objects; I also have a few Orange Quality Starry Sea Oddities, would you like to take them? Seeing these Orange Oddities, the warning and alertness in the eyes of the Qingtian Tribe members were greatly reduced. At that moment, the leading Personal Guard Commander voluntarily took out 200 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. While trading with the other party, Song Chi probed, My friends, I have some connections in our Star Domain too. Ongoing, there will be quite a few high-rank Orange and Red Oddities. I think our trade can continue afterward. So, are you exchanging for [Guest Rank] or [Travel Command]? Having said that, Song Chi carefully observed their expressions with the corner of his eye, but to his confusion, these Qingtian Tribe members showed no signs of interest. The other side quickly shook their heads: No need, we havent exchanged any Ruins Market tokens. If you have other high-rank Strange Objects, we can trade them during this Ruins Market! Song Chi appropriately showed a look of astonishment. Why? This Ruins Market trade could provide us with great benefits. Ive been in this Ruins Market for over twenty years, and the benefits Ive gained have far exceeded countless times before. Many Alien Races are desperately seeking those Ruins Market tokens, whats going on? As for the astonishment shown on his face, the Qingtian Tribe members were not surprised, but their expressions remained unchanged. They had no intention of explaining because, for them, their Young Masters orders were above everything. Nearly half an hour later, Song Chi believed he had done all he could, but still couldnt get them to consider exchanging for the Ruins Market tokens, not even showing the slightest interest. Knowing there was no point in continuing, he didnt persist. Leaving those Qingtian Tribe members behind, he turned back and headed towards the Star Origin Empire shop. With this Ruins Market trading nearing its close, he had to confirm things with Elon. On the way, Song Chis heart still couldnt completely let go, as these few were considered some of the biggest clients with the largest backgrounds and most lavish spending in Zhu Tian Ruins Market since its opening. Thinking about how he couldnt retain this big client, he naturally felt somewhat distressed. Not until he entered the Star Origin Empire shop and saw Elon again, did his thoughts come back around. Seeing the figure in front of him who now carried traces of an upper-class aura, Song Chi felt quite moved. He had a deep impression of this person. The [Neutron Star Core Armor], which had saved his life multiple times, was obtained from him, remembering how this person had just entered the Ruins Market at the beginning, in such a sorry state, chased by powerful enemies, and himself was just a meager human. Now, nearly twenty years later, this person, taking advantage of the conveniences provided by Zhu Tian Ruins Market, had unconsciously transformed from a minor figure to an upper-class being, consistently rising in status within the Star Origin Empire. Thinking this, Song Chis Zhu Tian Ruins Market was also arguably the greatest adventure in these peoples lives, earning a fortune and steadily elevating their status in the Floating Land, Star Domain behind him. Contemplating this, Elon also turned and came closer, for he was quite familiar with Song Chi, a frequent visitor. How so, still wanting that fully automatic intermediate intelligent chip? Song Chi nodded. The twenty he bought from Goblin Luke were not enough to enhance the [Dome Sky Brain System] components to Fourth Rank and he didnt want to wait until next month, so he decided to get more from Elon. Besides the intermediate intelligent chips, he casually added, Brother, can you get high-quality fully automatic intelligent chips? Upon hearing this, Elons eyebrows raised. Given his current status, it was challenging, but if he was willing to pay the price, he could indeed acquire a small amount of high-quality fully automatic intelligent chips. However, these items were under the control of the empire, and it was unrealistic to acquire too many of them. Seeing his expression, Song Chi immediately sensed an opportunity and hurriedly said, Arent you always wanting to get more soul stones to enhance your telekinesis? If you can get these high-quality fully automatic intelligent chips, Ill get you more soul stones, the high-quality ones. How about that? Hearing about soul stones, Elons eyes instantly brightened. Although the Star Origin Empire did not have a systematic approach to transcendence, controlling high-rank empire warships required a mental capacity far beyond ordinary people. After some thought, he responded, Ill try, but even if I manage to get them, the quantity wont be too much. These items are officially prohibited by the empire from appearing massively in the market. Song Chi nodded, thinking to himself that the Star Origin Empire, although aware of the potential threats posed by advanced fully automatic artificial intelligence, obviously had not yet experienced a crisis of intelligent mechanisms and rebellion, while he continued speaking, No need for too much, just a few dozen will do... As he reached an agreement with Elon, the Ruins Market transaction was also about to come to an end. The formidable Qingtian Tribe no longer continued to purchase various high-rank oddities from the free vending area, and after collecting their goods, they turned and headed towards the Ruins Market entrance. Watching their departing figures, Song Chi sighed softly in his heart. Ancient Continent, Desolate Heaven Territory. In a hidden part of a towering dense forest, several members of the Qingtian Tribe emerged from a space gate. A kilometer away from this gate, a figure clad in a black robe stood firmly. Seeing this figure, the several Third Rank Qingtian Tribe members were startled, then bowed in salute. Lord Tahai! The figure in the black robe nodded slightly then asked, Whats the result? Lord, we have successfully exchanged for all high-rank oddities, totaling sixteen Red Oddities and one hundred sixty-two Orange Oddities. Even for someone as experienced as this robed figure, it was hard to remain composed. After a moment, he said, Alright, you may return. Yes! As the several Third Rank Qingtian Tribe members left, the black-robed figure stared intently at the space gate ahead, a look of conflict emerging in his eyes. After hesitating for a long time, a terrifying aura burst forth from his body, and a strand of eerie black energy shot towards the distant space gate. PS: Its July, please support with a monthly ticket, thanks!! Chapter 647 341: Showing Off Muscles, Striking Through the Endless Void That spectral energy was like a Nine Nether Snake, pitch-black throughout, which the figure in the black robe controlled to fiercely shoot towards the space gate. However, interestingly, after making a move, the figure in the black robe had no intention of staying. Strong energy flowed around him, rapidly carrying him away into the distance. Obviously, this figure was no fool. Knowing in advance that a great existence of Dominator Rank might be behind the space gate, he naturally wouldn''t foolishly wait there. As for why he made a move, that wisp of spectral energy carried a fragment of his divided spirit. If it could really enter the so-called "Zhu Tian Ruins Market," then his original self would also receive some feedback. He was very skeptical about the so-called Ruins Market Lord behind the space gate; otherwise, he wouldn''t have acted so recklessly. After all, if it was indeed a peak existence of Dominator Rank, what reason would there be to only allow creatures of Third Rank and below to enter? Is it impossible? Or is it out of fear that higher rank creatures might enter? If he could really get clear on this point, he might even have the chance to turn his divided spirit into the master. That was the biggest reason why he took such a risk. Based on the description given by his Personal Guard Commander, he immediately saw the terrifying value behind the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. If he could take control of it, perhaps his severed path to ascension might be renewed. Of course, if Song Chi knew about this sequence of thoughts in his heart, he would probably laugh out loud. The position of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market is considered even higher than the Primordial Secret Realm; thinking about taking control of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market with a mere fragment of a spirit? He''d have lost if he received any feedback at all. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Having just stepped out of a store of the Star Origin Empire, Song Chi suddenly paused, swiftly turning his gaze towards the space gate that several members of the Qingtian Tribe had previously used. His eyes were icy, spectral energy and the Power of Ruins Market Laws rapidly condensing around his body. "Fifth Rank energy fluctuations, Law of Darkness, Fifth Rank Level of the Qingtian Tribe taking initiative to test?" After his Guidance Technique had broken through to Third Rank, comprehending the Law of Space Origin, and his own rank in the market reaching Third Rank, his control over the Zhu Tian Ruins Market had reached a new height. Thus, the moment Fifth Rank energy surged into the space gate, he, the Lord of the Market, sensed it immediately. With a thought, he subconsciously wanted to seal off that space gate completely, letting that Fifth Rank energy annihilate itself in the chaotic void currents. But Song Chi paused again, stopping that action. Such probing had occurred once before; back then, he was merely a First Rank Torch Ship Captain, with very limited control over the market. He had been attacked remotely by a member of the Black Moon Clan at the Fourth Rank Level. Although he had withstood the attack, he had also been slightly injured and it took some time to fully recover. Compared to that time, the current probes were obviously much stronger, with Fifth Rank Level attack methods. If he were still First Rank, he feared that he might be gravely injured if not killed from such a blow. Thinking this, he found the anger in his heart difficult to suppress. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! Divine Thought State Spiritual Power rapidly circulated, and the Power of Laws within the entire market surged wildly. High above, a Flame Giant tens of thousands of meters tall stood in the Ruin Market Firmament. The blazing flames of heaven fiercely surged around it. Under Song Chi''s active Law Enhancement of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, the circle of the Law of Fire around it almost completely materialized, spreading an indescribable pressure throughout the market. Below, various Alien Species looking up showed faces of shock, simply staring dumbfoundedly at the Flame Giant overhead that resembled a flaming demon god. All beings present felt a storm of awe in their hearts. No one knew what level of existence this Flame Giant, resembling a fire demon god, truly was, even the few Aliens with the grandest backgrounds present didn''t know. At the storefront of the House of Silver, Goblin Luke stared at the sky in horror, far surpassing in strength the several Fourth Rank elders behind him. Zhou Ping''s reaction was much the same; even his own clan leader, a Divinity Transforming Master, didn''t emit an aura comparable to that of the Flame Giant in the sky. As for the scene below, the concealed Song Chi was extremely satisfied, as this was indeed one of his goals. Compared to maintaining a sense of mystery, necessary deterrence was also essential; otherwise, the day when his position as the Lord of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market would be questioned would inevitably come. Perhaps no Alien Race would dare to challenge him face-to-face, but the awe in their hearts would naturally fade over time, which was clearly not what Song Chi wanted to see. Therefore, he took this opportunity to flex his muscles to all Alien Species. With his active Law Enhancement in the Ruins Market, the Flame Giant, inherently having Fifth Rank senior combat power, had already begun to reach the Sixth Rank. Such strength was definitely enough to deter certain members of the Alien Species below. Speaking of Law Enhancement, calling for the Ruins Market Law from outside world would indeed only be limited to the market''s own rank, but inside the market, there''s no such limitation; as long as Song Chi wished, even Sixth Rank lives could be enhanced to the Half-Step Seventh Rank level, but not beyond Seventh Rank, as the market is after all only Third Rank. Chapter 648 341: Flexing Muscles, Striking Across the Boundless Void_2 All of this happened in an instant. Just as the Starry Sea Alien Races had not yet understood the reason, and were in awe and suspicion as the Flame Giant suddenly appeared, questioning what was about to happen, the Flame Giant high in the Vault of Heaven spoke. "By the command of my master, I am to punish the Alien Races who dared to strike at the Ruins Market. No need for panic!" His voice followed the rules of the Ruins Market, not only clearly reaching the ears of every Alien Species present but also allowing them all to instinctively understand the meaning, eliminating the need for translation. In an instant, all the Alien Races understood. They knew that there was a being outside the spatial entrance that was attempting to probe and attack the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. "It''s just not known what kind of being has made the move..." While the Alien Races were speculating, the Flame Giant, enhanced by the Law, had already made his move. One could see its crimson right arm raise fiercely, and immediately an immense amount of Flame Energy, along with an extensive degree of the Law of Fire, gathered to form a staggeringly long illusory flame palm. As the Flame Giant reached out his arm, this illusory flame palm swiftly slammed towards the previous space gate used by the Qingtian Tribe to enter and exit the market below. "So it was the Qingtian Tribe..." An Alien Race member who had earlier witnessed several from the Qingtian Tribe coming and going muttered to themselves, instantly sparking a wave of discussion among the many Alien Races nearby. "They purchased so many Red and Orange Oddities at once, I had suspected that the powers behind them were no simple matter. I never thought they would dare to strike at the lord of the Ruins Market..." "They truly do not know whether to live or die!" Elsewhere, a hooded figure flying away suddenly had a look of utter terror in his eyes as he sensed the terrifying energy fluctuation behind him. "Sixth Rank, this is an attack of Sixth Rank Level; even to strike through the endless void, it carries the power of Sixth Rank. Damn it, could it really be the presence of a great being of Dominator Rank?" It was roaring inside, its eyes swirling with intense regret, but at this moment there was no time to think too much. Energy of Fifth Rank Level emanated from within its body, Red Oddities revolving around it, but there was no time to employ too many methods. The huge fiery hand reaching out from the space gate behind it was already spanning overhead. The hooded figure''s eyes contracted violently, and in the next second, an illusory palm saturated with extensive Law of Fire laws slammed down. Boom boom boom! Intense roars spread throughout the Primeval Forest, flames potent enough to incinerate anything radiated outwards, twisting the very air of the entire world. However, there were no spatial rifts formed, for the Level of the Ancient Continent was not ordinary, and the stability of the space above the Floating Land was astonishing. Tens of thousands of miles away, atop West King Mountain. The Third Candidate Holy Son suddenly stood up from his meditative state, sensing the violent energy fluctuation from afar. "A Sixth Rank powerhouse has made a move; could something have gone wrong?" Within the Primeval Forest, the horrifying flames had burned around them, creating a vacuum zone with a diameter of several hundred thousand meters. In the middle of this pitch-black vacuum zone, on the earth, a massive handprint depression was left. Who knows how much time had passed, a haggard figure crawled out of the handprint crater. The black robe that was worn earlier had long been reduced to nothing by the intense flames, revealing the aged face of a Qingtian Tribe member beneath. At this moment, the aged Qingtian Tribe member still had deep fear in his eyes. His left arm was missing, and there were horrific burn scars all over his body. ... Back at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the arm of the Flame Giant was retracted back, and along with it, retracted from that spatial gate, was a bloodied arm. Looking at the severed left arm that obviously came from a Qingtian Tribe member, all the Starry Sea Alien Races below unconsciously swallowed, their eyes still filled with undiminished fear. Because at this moment, someone in the crowd was explaining. "Blood gleaming with a pale silver light, Fifth Rank, this is the arm of a Fifth Rank Qingtian Tribe member!" "That''s right, this pressure, it''s even greater than the Fifth Rank Lords of our continent." When the words "Fifth Rank" were pronounced, they immediately prompted a chorus of sharp intakes of breath. Starry Sea Fifth Rank Life, that was a formidable existence that could become the Lord of a Star Domain, even in some intermediate Starry Sea Civilizations, such a level of combat unit could serve as the civilization''s last line of defense. Yet, it was this kind of existence, which in the eyes of most Alien Races was merely legendary, that had easily lost an arm across the boundless Void Space. Don''t misunderstand the crucial point, the emphasis is on the act across the endless Void. This meant that the Flame Giant above could not possibly be just Fifth Rank, but was more likely Sixth Rank. Starry Sea Sixth Rank Life, yet merely one of the servants under the command of the Ruins Market Lord, one could imagine, what level of existence must the Ruins Market Lord himself be? Song Chi was extremely satisfied with the reaction of the various Starry Sea Alien Races, his move this time around had clearly achieved all the intended effects. His gaze shifted towards that Fifth Rank arm of the Qingtian Tribe, his eyes shimmering with light. Yes, he did not kill that Fifth Rank Qingtian Tribe member, not because he didn''t want to, but because he couldn''t. Endowed with the laws of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the Flame Giant, though its Life Pressure and intensity of Law had fully reached Sixth Rank combat power, was after all attacking remotely through Void Space, and coupled with the suppression from the Floating Land''s Origin Rule of the Ancient Continent, this was as far as it could go. However, even though he hadn''t directly killed the Fifth Rank Qingtian, he had inflicted no minor injury, not only disarming it but also leaving behind numerous wounds from the inexhaustible Law of Fire, which would probably condemn it to spend the next hundred years in the extreme torment of burning flames. Above the Vault of Heaven, as Song Chi''s thoughts shifted, the towering Flame Giant slowly dissipated, everything soon returned to normal. However, this could not soothe the turbulent hearts of the various Starry Sea Alien Races, who remained agitated long after the transaction at the Ruins Market had completely ended. At the moment when all the Alien Races were teleported away and only Song Chi was left in the entire Ruins Market, his face, which had been without any abnormality, suddenly turned deathly pale, and severe sharp pain coursed through his mind. After taking a short breather, he uttered a light, bitter laugh: "Indeed, showing off always comes at a price..." Right now, his condition was the result of backlash from the laws of the Ruins Market. If one could inspect the various conditions inside his body, they would find a complete mess. The reason? Who are you kidding, the Ruins Market itself was only at a Third Rank Level at present. Did you really think it would so easily provide Legal Enhancement for a Fifth Rank Level Flame Giant? There was a price to be paid for everything! The Flame Giant was okay, despite some backlash, but its strong regenerative ability meant it wouldn''t take long to recover. However, Song Chi was different; he was merely a member of the Starry Sea Human Race. Compared to those Alien Species of the Starry Sea known for their physical bodies, the disparity was huge, after all. The basic constitution of humans was set, and no matter how the body was enhanced, it would never compare to creatures like the Starry Sky Behemoths, Giants, or the Dragon Clan. "Now, it''s good, isn''t it? The Flame Giant has just been out for a short time, and now I have to get in myself..." He was referring to the "Life System Medical Repair Pod" component, which was mainly designed to treat physical injuries and was not very effective against backlash from laws. Nonetheless, it would speed up recovery more than leaving it to heal naturally. Thinking that the Flame Giant had just recovered from the self-destruction injuries of a Fifth Rank Mechanical War Beast, and he himself was about to lie down in it immediately afterward, made Song Chi feel somewhat helpless. But this was just a personal sigh. If he had to do it again, he would still choose to make the Flame Giant take action. Enduring the discomfort in his body, Song Chi summoned the Cang Qiong. Before going to the Medical Cabin for treatment, he wanted to first complete the necessary enhancements. The first to burst out of the Cang Qiong was the Thorned Flying Dragon, which seemed to have caught the scent of the blood emanating from the Fifth Rank Qingtian Tribe arm Song Chi held, darting out of the Warship and flying straight toward him. Seeing its eagerness, Song Chi seemed to think of something, his eyes lighting up as he quickly said, "This item, can it advance you to Fourth Rank?" Compared to before, the desire conveyed by the Thorned Flying Dragon was particularly intense, and given that it had already reached the Third Rank Peak in the hierarchy of life, it could not help but lead Song Chi to consider this possibility. Chapter 649 342: Promoted to the Red Seed of Torch "Roar! Roar! Roar!" The Thorned Flying Dragon quickly conveyed several roars, and because it was through Mind Sound Transmission, Song Chi understood its meaning immediately. Just as he had previously conjectured, the Thorned Flying Dragon indeed showed signs of advancement. As a creature of the Flying Dragon Species from the Dragon Clan, bred by the Dinghai Song family, its bloodline potential was not low. Moreover, having followed Song Chi for over twenty years, showing signs of advancing to Fourth Rank was expected. As for the Fifth Rank arm of the Qingtian Tribe that he was holding, although its Rank was not low, after all, it was merely a single arm. It was impossible to extract a full drop of Fifth Rank Life Origin Blood from it. Having lost this most valuable aspect, the overall value naturally declined. Therefore, Song Chi did not refuse the Thorned Flying Dragon. However, before giving it over, he had to wait a bit longer. Currently, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was only at Third Rank. Attempting to impact Fourth Rank within it would not be easy; it was still necessary to find a suitable location on the Dragon Spine Continent. In the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, with 850 Titanium Crystals in hand, Song Chi hesitated over which component to enhance. Two minutes later, he set his sights on the [Dome Sky Brain System] component. Although the market transactions had netted him quite a few Fifth Rank Floating Land Origins, these Titanium Crystals were not sufficient to support the enhancement of Fifth Rank Level components multiple times; enhancing the [Dome Sky Brain System] was the most cost-effective. [Do you want to consume 30 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 30,000 Spectral Energy Points + 54 Titanium Crystals + 1 Intermediate Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Chip to enhance the Dome Sky Brain System component from lv30 to lv31?] "Confirmed!" After ten consecutive enhancements, having consumed 730 Titanium Crystals, the [Dome Sky Brain System] was successfully enhanced to lv40. Yet, after viewing the attributes of the component at lv40, not only was there no smile in Song Chi''s eyes, but his brows were also tightly knotted. Dome Sky Brain System lv40 Quality: Silver Feature: Computational efficiency increased by 190% Feature 2: Database capacity increased by 190% ... Upgrade Requirement: 15 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, 104 Titanium Crystals, 1 High-Level Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Chip Note: This component requires 4 slots {Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism: Consumes 400,000 Spectral Energy Points, the Dome Sky Brain differentiates into 300 Sub Intelligent Brains, Sub Intelligent Brains integrated into regular machinery will transform into special smart mechanism units, fully commanded by the Dome Sky Brain and capable of autonomous actions and combat abilities, duration 120 minutes, Cooldown Time 4 years.} That''s right, after Fourth Rank, the enhancement of this component astonishingly required a High-Level Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Chip. And this was only Fourth Rank; what about the subsequent Fifth Rank, Sixth Rank, Seventh Rank? Song Chi found it almost unimaginable, and two words popped up in his mind. Intelligent Brain! Yes, the subsequent enhancements of this [Dome Sky Brain System] component would most likely require the direct devouring of Intelligent Brains. Although it was highly likely to be Low-Level Intelligent Brains, the key issue was that such items were extremely rare. Indeed, finding a sufficient number of Low-Level Intelligent Brains was far from an easy task. Having stowed away the remaining 120 Titanium Crystals, Song Chi had decided that in the subsequent Ruins Market transactions, he would begin to high-price purchase various Intelligent Brains in his capacity as a member of the Blue Blood Clan. As to whether he could reap a harvest or not, he could only wait and see. However, there were also some good news, the lv40 [Dome Sky Brain System] could now differentiate three hundred Sub Intelligent Brains in one go. Following the previous pattern of enhancements for Great Ranks, as long as he could obtain enough High-Level Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Chips from Elon, and once the component was enhanced to lv50, it was highly probable that it could differentiate one thousand Sub Intelligent Brainsa number that already signified a scale of considerable size. Stowing away the Cang Qiong, Song Chi still did not exit the Ruins Market but instead headed directly towards the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room] at the innermost part of the market. Let''s not forget the largest gain from his this time''s market trade. The [Extreme Yang Flame] that could be transformed into a Red Upgrade Fire Source. You heard correctly, for Song Chi, the Extreme Yang Flame was more important than those Fifth Rank, Sixth Rank Floating Land Origins. Inside the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi sat cross-legged. He did not rush to absorb the Extreme Yang Flame into the Ancestral Torch, but first took a moment to calm his mind and adjust his own state. While there were rarely instances of failure in absorbing Seeds of the Torch Tier Fire Source, it was still not a hundred percent guaranteed; it was safer to absorb it when in the best state. This was a Red Upgrade Fire Source, comparable to half a Silver Legend Component, and usually extremely hard to come by. If the fusion failed, Song Chi could not accept it. Suddenly, a sharp pain transmitted through his mind, disrupting all of Song Chi''s previous adjustments. He sighed. "No, I still need to heal the backlash from the Law first." The backlash from the Law didn''t heavily affect the fusion and swallowing of the Torch Tier Fire Source, so he hadn''t paid much attention to it. However, this sudden sharp pain made him back offif such pain came during a critical moment of fusion, what then? Two months later, Cang Qiong, moored in the center of the free stall area of the Ruins Market, abruptly opened its hatch, and a bright-eyed Song Chi stepped out. After two months of recuperation in the Medical Cabin, his physical injuries had finally fully healed. However, Song Chi knew very well in his heart that this was just the physical woundin fact, the effects of the Law had not completely dissipated, and a complete recovery would take at least another year or two. Of course, this did not affect Song Chi''s daily Comprehension and use of his own Space Law. However, he could no longer bolster the Flame Giant with his Law forcibly as he had before. Otherwise, his own Law would suffer irreparable fractures. Chapter 650 342: Promoted to the Red Seed of Torch_2 For this matter, Song Chi was not surprised; it would indeed have been strange if he, as a Third Rank, could easily grant Origin Laws to creatures of the Fourth or Fifth Rank level. But to be fair, empowering the Flame Giant with Laws and having it fight on his behalf was indeed a thrilling experience; it was just a pity that such a maneuver could only be performed occasionally and not too frequently. Shaking his head, Song Chi stopped pondering and once again stepped into the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, ready to formally use that strand of Extreme Yang Flame. As time passed, Song Chi had no idea how long had gone by until he opened his eyes again and confirmed that he had adjusted himself to the best condition. The Spectral Energy surged within his body and, after gathering at his glabella, the Ancestral Torch rapidly opened, unleashing a powerful Absorbing Force that swiftly drew the Extreme Yang Flame in Song Chi''s hand into the Ancestral Torch. In the depths of the chaotic Ancestral Aperture Space, an orange Fire Seed was struggling to emit its own light, trying to illuminate the entire Chaos Space. At that moment, the Fire Seed suddenly began to leap wildly as if it had sensed something extremely attractive. Simultaneously, the Extreme Yang Flame drawn by the Seed of Torch began to slowly move toward the center of the Chaos Space. When the orange and red strands of fire seeds officially touched each other in an instant, they reacted akin to an unknown chemical reaction, both starting to pulsate violently and shine brilliantly. Of course, the strand of Extreme Yang Flame seemed like it was flashing its final brilliance. After this bursting display of red light, it began to rapidly dim. In contrast, the radiance of the Seed of Torch continued to strengthen over time, until finally it transformed from orange to a resplendent red hue. At that moment, the entire space of the Ancestral Torch seemed to be illuminated by this dazzling red. Additionally, Song Chi could clearly feel that his mind became much clearer in that instant, and the speed at which his thoughts processed had also significantly improved. Of course, the most critical thing was that after the promotion to the red Seed of Torch, this strand of fire seed''s protective power over the spiritual aspect of his being had become much stronger. Coupled with the illusory Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele above the Fire Seed, he believed it would be very difficult for any creature within the spiritual realm to pose a threat to him in the future. Moreover, against methods such as Soul Shock, Illusion Realm, and Bewitchment, his ability to withstand them would also greatly increase. Lastly, there was the enhancement for the Torch Warship. Apart from increasing the maximum limit of component and hull enhancements for the Cang Qiong to the level of the Fearless Ship (LV69), the special component slot had been upgraded again. Previously, when the Seed of Torch was orange, the number of special component slots on the Cang Qiong was 62 (2+10*6), but now it had increased to 74 (2+12*6). Counting this, the number of empty slots on the Cang Qiong had returned to 24 slots, a substantial excess. Pleased, Song Chi walked out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room and finally left the Ruins Market. Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Lake. The Cang Qiong soared into the sky, and after Song Chi carefully examined the three-dimensional geomancy map of the Dragon Spine Continent, he pinpointed a coordinate as the landing spot and immediately activated the warship''s warp jump. Dragon Spine Continent, Thorn Plains. The location that Song Chi had chosen for the Thorned Flying Dragon''s advancement was this place known as the Thorn Plains. There was no special meaning; the name Thorn Plains was entirely coincidental. Majestic roars! Ever since it flew out of the Cang Qiong, the Thorned Flying Dragon had been roaring non-stop, seemingly expressing its excitement in this manner. Song Chi didn''t delay any further and directly tossed over the Fifth Rank Qingtian Tribe arm. "Go ahead, remember not to rush. Wait until you''ve fully digested this Fifth Rank Alien Race arm before attempting to break through. That way, the chances will be much greater!" In this way, the Thorned Flying Dragon swallowed the Fifth Rank Qingtian Tribe arm in one gulp and then spread its wings to fly towards the wide plains below. As for Song Chi, he divided his attention between monitoring the situation of the Thorned Flying Dragon and took out the silver token. [Strange Object: Big Dipper Hall - Shaking Light Star Rank] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: No] [Remark: "Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall" entry token, which upon activation grants temporary access to the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall. The hall embraces the supreme order, assuring absolute safety for its entrants.] [Note: The token cannot be activated voluntarily] [Note2: Remaining time until next activation cycle: 3 (months)] Months had passed, and now only the final three months remained until the activation of this silver-quality token, and he was already filled with anticipation. After all, it was merely an entry command, already considered a Silver Legendary Oddity, so how could one not look forward to what lay behind the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall? "I wonder where that girl got this token from!" As time flowed on, a few days later, along with the powerful aura of a Fourth Rank species spreading, a majestic dragon''s roar followed closely behind. Ao! Such an action naturally could not go unnoticed. However, this time it was not on the Chenxing Yang Continent; he stood on the Dragon Spine Continent, the stronghold of the Song Family, where none of those unnecessary incidents would occur. The visitors were the family''s patrolling fleet. Although vast, the Dragon Spine Continent seldom saw creatures of the Fourth Rank Level, as units of this caliber were meticulously recorded and monitored within the Dinghai Song Family. The sudden ascension of a new Fourth Rank Species had naturally caught the attention of the patrolling family fleet. Yet upon seeing the emblematic Five-Colored Light Shield of the Cang Qiong and confirming that the ascended creature was an enslaved species of the family''s Seventh Prince, the leading Third Rank Cruiser quickly turned around and left, stirring hardly any waves from beginning to end. Below, the Thorned Flying Dragon, having adapted to its rapid growth in strength and size, swiftly returned to the Cang Qiong. For Song Chi, the addition of a Fourth Rank Combat Power to his flagship was a cause for joy, and he thoroughly examined the specific situation of the Thorned Flying Dragon. Thorned Flying Dragon Rank: Fourth Rank Law: Law of Fire (0.1%) Talent Abilities: Thorns of Scales, Fiery Dragon Breath, Thorn Storm Genetic Bloodline Rating: 80 His primary focus was on the Law Comprehension of the Thorned Flying Dragon. Since it had not comprehended any law before its ascension to Fourth Rank, it did not have the chance for a tenfold or twentyfold increase. Nevertheless, a Strength Amplification Period still existed after ascending to Fourth Rank, and owing to its genetic advantage, it had directly grasped the Law of Fire upon ascension, and its Comprehension Degree even reached 0.1%. Approximating from careful testing and inquiry, he garnered a general conclusion. Given the genetic potential of the Thorned Flying Dragon, its post-ascension period of enhanced Power of Laws would last for about 30 years, ultimately stabilizing its Comprehension Degree of the Law of Fire between 6% and 8%. In comparison, Torch Ship Captains from the Song Family and the official Torch Human Civilization, being human, could never achieve such a degree. For those Torch Ship Captains, who like the Thorned Flying Dragon did not pre-comprehend any Law at the Third Rank, their post-ascension amplification period averaged only 10 years, and their final Law Comprehension Degree lingered around 1% to 3%. As for those Torch Ship Captains who had pre-comprehend a Law, their Law Comprehension Degree tended to surpass 3% after the amplification period, and those with deeper pre-comprehension of the laws could even rival the Thorned Flying Dragon. However, Song Chi had seen in the family archives that the top prodigies of Torch Humanity, after ascending to Fourth Rank and successfully navigating the Law Power Amplification Period, typically elevated their comprehension of the Law Power to over 10%. Even within the family records, there once was a supreme genius whose Law Comprehension Degree broke through 20% after the amplification period, reaching astonishing speed in grasping the Origin Law. Regrettably, this ancestor met his demise during subsequent exploration in the Alien Star Domain. Of course, all these figures refer only to ordinary laws. For the supreme laws of time and space, the benchmark would naturally drop significantly. Chapter 651 343: Evil God, Church, Holy Dragon Continent As for this point, Song Chi''s current preliminary requirement was that it should not be less than 7%. That is to say, after successfully advancing to Fourth Rank and passing through the Law Amplitude Phase, his comprehension degree of spatial laws could not be lower than 7%. After all, for spatial laws, a 7% comprehension degree was quite normal compared to the usual 10% for ordinary laws. However, this was just his minimum requirement at the moment. If he really could enhance his genetic bloodline talent to the third tier "exceptional talent" in the Starry Sea with that "Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow," then this target would naturally be raised to above 10%. After all, if his genetic bloodline rank could really reach the third tier, the amplitude of his law comprehension degree at the time of advancing to Fourth Rank would not be 10 times, but closer to 20 times. According to this multiplier, with his current 0.48% spatial comprehension degree, even if there were no further improvements in law comprehension in the future, the spatial law comprehension degree would still reach above 9% when he breaks through to Fourth Rank with the Guidance Technique. Thinking of this, Song Chi relaxed a bit. At the same time, he became even more determined to obtain that Heavenly Demon Phoenix in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, which was key to compensating for his deficiencies in spatial laws. Reclaiming the Thorned Flying Dragon, Song Chi controlled the Cangqiong to soar into the sky again. He did not choose to return to Green Moon Manor but instead immediately activated the deployment function of Alien Star Domain. Over the past few months, in order to heal and advance the Seed of Torch, Song Chi had not explored Alien Star Domain for some time. Now that all pending matters had been settled and there were still three months until the activation time of the Shaking Light Star Rank, it was a good time to explore Alien Star Domain. Alien Star Domain, Dark Star Sea. After deploying, Song Chi didn''t hastily maneuver the Cangqiong in a frantic escape. Instead, he quietly waited for the Aurora Transition Device to generate a transit star map. After this component was enhanced to Fourth Rank, it could generate a star map with a radius of over 800 light-years. It was better to wait quietly for the star map to generate rather than crashing around aimlessly. Minutes later, the moment the transit star map was generated, a trace of surprise appeared in Song Chi''s eyes. "A Fifth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land?" The transit star map showed a Starry Sea Floating Land with a diameter of over twenty light-years, appearing three hundred light-years away from Cangqiong. Just from its diameter, it was clear this was a Fifth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land greater even than Dragon Spine Continent, though it was unknown whether it was of the life type, resource type, etc. With hesitation, Song Chi still operated the Cangqiong to activate the Aurora Transition Device. A Fifth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land greater than Dragon Spine Continent was undoubtedly a highly valuable Floating Land. If he could seize any advantage there, it would be extremely beneficial. The only concern for Song Chi was if this Floating Land was of the life type, with the existence of Fifth Rank Level living beings, coupled with the Floating Land rules, the threat to Cangqiong would be immensely great. Therefore, before jumping, Song Chi proactively activated the "Mirage Shadow" feature of the component Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, enhanced to a Fifth Rank Level Silver Legend Component. He assumed that before the feature''s duration ended, the Cangqiong would likely remain undetected. Moreover, in a worst-case scenario, relying on the current defensive capabilities of the Cangqiong, it was sufficient to hold out until he could escape through the Ruins Market. Indeed, the "Mirage Shadow" effect of Mirage Transformation Pearl was astonishing; as long as he neither attacked nor was attacked, even the severe spatial fluctuations produced by spatial jumps were perfectly obscured. However, the joy on Song Chi''s face quickly stiffened as his gaze was entirely captivated by the so-called Fifth Rank Floating Land below. Void cracks, void collapse zones, space winds... Numerous space fracture zones that could stop the majority of Star Sea species encircled the entire Floating Land Shield of the Starry Sea Floating Land as if nature had placed a thick shackle around it. In such a situation, without substantial skills, let alone casually entering and exiting the Floating Land, one might completely dissipate in the space fracture zones soon after entering. Faced with this, Song Chi fell into a dilemma again. At present, Cangqiong had three aspects of spatial resistance enhancement: Void Membrane, Void Escape Orb, and the "Space Lock" feature obtained from the integration of Space Lock Stone on the warship. The resistance provided by these three was not very high; the first two were merely Purple Components, and the latter was limited by the current rank of Cangqiong, which did not integrate many Space Lock Stones. Moments later, Cangqiong still resolutely approached the space fracture band below. Under such circumstances, if the Floating Land below was a resource type, it must be very well preserved. All it took was for the Cangqiong to enter inside, and afterwards, he could send Soul Master, Soul Two, and others to vigorously mine various rare resources. Additionally, he had also used the Peeping Spirit Eyes feature just now, which revealed the presence of a Red Oddity on the Floating Land below, with more of orange and lesser grades. Faced with such a situation, even with Song Chi''s typically cautious style, he still wanted to go in and explore. Of course, the real reason was that he had confidence in making a full retreat. With the components Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield and Neutron Star Core Armor, no matter what, he should be able to endure until his return to the Ruins Market. Before entering the space fracture zone, Song Chi activated the "Void Stealth" feature, and then the Cangqiong plunged into the space fracture zone below. Compared to the location where the Blood Blade Star Thieves Group was based, the danger level of this space fracture zone was clearly many times higher. Chapter 652 343: Evil God, Church, Holy Dragon Continent_2 Cangqiong had just entered when it collided head-on with a space gale that surged out from a massive spatial rift on the side. The space gale had a diameter of nearly ten thousand meters, with the might it carried nearing the Fifth Rank. "Warning ahead at XXXX coordinates, detected strong spatial energy fluctuations, suspected signs of a space gale eruption, please evade." Fortunately, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain''s alert was swift, and Song Chi almost simultaneously increased the thrust of both the engine and the thrusters, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with the nearly ten-thousand-meter gale. Even so, Cangqiong was swept into the gravitational circle of the space gale, and it was only due to the warship''s sufficient spatial resistance that no significant damage was caused. However, under the tearing force of the space gale''s gravitational field, the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, by default, registered the attack, forcing Cangqiong to exit from its Mirage Shadow state. But at present, being located within this spatial fragmentation zone, the warship''s appearance didn''t matter much as it wasn''t detectable from the outside. After the threat of the space gale was over, the warship soon plunged into a collapsing spatial zone. Crack, crack, crack! In this intensely compressed and collapsing region, Cangqiong''s hull immediately faced unimaginable pressure, and Song Chi could clearly hear the faint cracking noises coming from various parts of the warship. Nonetheless, this was still manageable for two reasons. First, the region of collapsing space was not very large and was quickly traversed. Second, the warship''s hull had the additional strength amplification of the Heart of Behemoth component, easily handling what would be only a minor collapse even for a regular warship. Song Chi carefully calculated that the span of the spatial fragmentation belt, covering over ten thousand kilometers outside of the Floating Land Shield, took nearly ten days for Cangqiong, a warship with its own considerable spatial resistance, to fully cross. But don''t think this speed was slow. This wasn''t the kind of starry space where one could freely cruise at lightspeed. In this kind of spatial fragmentation belt, one had to tread cautiously every hundred meters, let alone ten thousand kilometers. Before reaching the end of the spatial fragmentation belt, that is, before the Floating Land Shield of the 5th Rank Floating Land below, Cangqiong experienced a minor incident. A sudden Fifth Rank Level space gale engulfed Cangqiong entirely. Even though the ship''s significant spatial resistance prevented any serious damage in the short term, the storm''s Fifth Rank Level gravitational force was indeed frightening, and it took the warship half a day to break free. Eventually, it was by simultaneously activating the feature "Light Energy Aggregation" from the Light Energy Aggregation Engine and "Phantom Trace" from the Phantom Thruster that Cangqiong managed to escape the Fifth Rank space storm. At the end of the spatial fragmentation belt, looking down at the riddled Floating Land Shield below, a light of realization flicked across Song Chi''s eyes. He had guessed before that the 5th Rank Floating Land''s Shield was likely eroded beyond recognition by the continuous spatial rifts or space gales. It seemed he was right. The Floating Land Shield of the 5th Rank Floating Land was certainly formidable, capable of withstanding Sixth Rank Level attacks for quite some time, but space gales were different; the gales blowing from the depths of the void rifts could sometimes reach the might of the Sixth or even Seventh Rank or higher. Peering through the cracks in the Floating Land Shield, Song Chi looked towards the interior of the Floating Land. "There are quite a few signs of life activity; is it a life-form Floating Land..." He frowned slightly, as he would have preferred it to be a resource-type Floating Land. But there was no choice now; having come all this way, it obviously wasn''t possible to just leave. Before controlling Cangqiong to enter the interior of this Floating Land, Song Chi activated the feature "Zen Seal: Inner Speed," allowing the "Mirage Shadow" feature to complete its cooldown. Immediately afterward, he reactivated "Mirage Shadow." At thirteen hundred meters, Cangqiong, if charging directly in, couldn''t possibly be concealed by a mere Void Membrane; the Mirage Shadow was still necessary. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The engines roared as the warship moved slowly toward a nearly ten-thousand-meter-wide rift in front. "Hm?" In the instant he passed through the crack in the Floating Land Shield, Song Chi instinctively perceived something. He turned his gaze to the deep Floating Land Firmament on the side and the surrounding battered Floating Land Shield. He felt he had just caught a trace of a strange presence. The breath within held an extreme, disquieting chill, which Song Chi found difficult to articulate with words. However, as fleeting as this sensation was, it vanished just as quickly once the Cang Qiong fully entered the depths of the Floating Land, as if it had been but a mere illusion. Song Chi shook his head, making a point to inspect the "Abnormal Status Purifier" component meticulously, ensuring that nothing alien had tainted the warship. He chose not to dwell on it and refocused his attention on the vast expanse of the Floating Land below, even more enormous than the Dragon Spine Continent. It was a typical life-bearing Floating Land, with mountains and water, rich in energy factors, showcasing extraordinary manifestations. In regard to this, Song Chi felt intensely wary yet was simultaneously intrigued by the Floating Land. With the help of Mirage Shadow, Cang Qiong successfully descended to the Floating Land''s surface, and once it had landed, the rest became much easier. Days later, with the aid of the Void Demon, Song Chi had come to understand some basic facts about the Floating Land. Firstly, this Floating Land was called the Holy Dragon Continent, home to thousands of various kingdoms, empires, churches, and the like, with the strongest amongst them being the Holy Dragon Central Empire, a human realm backed by the Church of Light. Next, there were nations established by races such as the beastmen, elves, and dwarfs. In sum, it resembled the types of Floating Lands described in the fantasy novels of Song Chi''s past life, where races eternally battled each other, where hidden Evil God Churches lurked, and Righteous God Churches each controlled one or multiple kingdoms to proclaim their legitimacy. Upon hearing the terms Evil God and Righteous God, Song Chi''s first instinct was dread. Gods? In the Shattered Starry Sea, beings that dared call themselves gods and actively spread their faith were at least of Dominator Rank, and if he had unwittingly entered the pastures of such mighty entities, the threat would be unimaginably great. However, he then reasoned that if they truly were beings of such grand stature, how could they all flock to a mere Fifth Rank Floating Land? With this in mind, Song Chi quickly realized that those so-called divine spirits of the Holy Dragon Continent were likely the self-aggrandizing kind, and their position would not surpass Fifth Rank. Upon deducing this, Song Chi involuntarily recalled the strange breath he had sensed upon entering the Floating Land. It seemed that the chilling breath he had perceived was likely from one of those so-called "Evil Gods." As he spoke to himself, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain immediately lined up a series of conjectures. [Conjecture one: Sensory error, no special breath exists, probability 1.02%.] [Conjecture two: A special spiritual entity from the starry space, after devouring parts of the Holy Dragon Continent''s Floating Land Origin Rule, transformed into an indescribable divine presence, probability 10.97%.] [Conjecture three: Holy Dragon Continent''s native creatures, upon reaching the pinnacle of the Supernatural System, merged with the Floating Land Origin, becoming akin to Floating Land consciousness, probability 88%.] [Conjecture four: Other possibilities, probability 0.01%.] ... Clearly, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain inclined toward the conclusion that the so-called gods were actually native creatures of the Holy Dragon Continent, and as for the reason C That space fragmentation belt outside of the Holy Dragon Continent effectively prevented most special spiritual entities from the starry space from entering. Aside from that, the only explanation remaining was that the gods belonged to the Continent''s natives themselves, certainly not the work of foreign Dominators grazing their flocks. Holy Dragon Continent, Zijing Flower Kingdom, the capital city "Zijing City." As the largest city in the Zijing Flower Kingdom, Zijing City had a permanent population of over a million. Compared to the chaos-ridden slums, the affluent district was synonymous with prosperity and order. Chapter 653 344: Evil God Descends - Blood Vertical Pupil Affluent District, Count Tianfang''s private apartment in the Royal Capital. In the deepest chamber of the apartment, the third son of the current Count Tianfang stood respectfully. Seated in front of him was a young man with an indifferent expression. "Master, the royal banquet is in an hour, and I can bring two attendants with me," he reported. The man nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "I won''t be going over. Just take the Void Demon with you!" This man was Song Chi, who, after understanding the basic situation on the Holy Dragon Continent, had followed the detections of the "Peeping Spirit Eyes" to the Zijing Flower Kingdom in pursuit of several Red Epic Oddities. According to the Peeping Spirit Eyes, one of the detected Red Epic Oddities was inside the palace of the Zijing Flower Kingdom. Having infiltrated the Holy Dragon Continent and now unable to freely mine its rare resources, his remaining objective was naturally various High-Rank Oddities, with the Red Epic Oddities as his prime target. Song Chi''s initial plan was simpleto have the Void Demon sneak in undetected and steal the Red Epic Oddity. He hadn''t followed through with that plan because, in addition to a Fifth-Rank White Dragon Knight suppressing the Zijing Flower Kingdom, there were more than a dozen Fourth-Rank Sky Knights, making it impossible for the Void Demon alone to succeed. Thus, he had enslaved a count''s son of no small standing, planning to use this dinner as an opportunity for the Void Demon to make an attempt. Soon afterward, the Void Demon followed that third son of Count Tianfang in a Magical Beast Car towards the Royal Palace. Song Chi was not idle either. After the Void Demon had left, he quickly exited the apartment; he too had a mission to carry out. Leaving Zijing City, Song Chi summoned a Thorned Flying Dragon and headed toward a distant mountain range. At that moment, he felt as though he had transformed into the most popular figure on the Holy Dragon Continenta Dragon Knight. "Has the banquet started?" he asked immediately upon reaching his previously planned location, transmitting his query to the Void Demon. Having received an affirmative response, he summoned the Flame Giant exactly a quarter-hour later. Instantly, a terrifying Fifth-Rank Life Pressure engulfed the mountain range. Even Zijing City, hundreds of miles away, could sense this fearsome life breath. In Zijing City, a White Dragon with wings spanning over ten thousand meters soared into the sky, followed by two Fourth-Rank Giant Wing Dragons. All three dragons had one thing in common: atop each of their heads perched a human figure, representing the top-tier Dragon Knights of the Zijing Flower Kingdom. Especially notable was the one atop the Fifth-Rank White Dragon, who was the grandfather of the current king of the Zijing Flower Kingdom and a Fifth-Rank Dragon Knight revered throughout the Holy Dragon Continent. In the mountains hundreds of miles away, upon witnessing this, Song Chi immediately transmitted the command to act to the Void Demon. Then he himself stood on the shoulder of the Flame Giant, commanding it to sprint madly. His original intention was never for the Flame Giant to confront the adversary head-on, but rather to lure the Fifth-Rank Dragon Knight out of the Zijing Royal Palace, thereby creating an opportunity for the Void Demon. Although both were Fifth-Rank beings, the combat power of the Dragon Clan was not the slightest bit inferior to that of the Giant Clan. Moreover, as an invader, the Flame Giant naturally lacked the backing of Floating Land''s Origin Rule and was instead suppressed by it. In contrast, the Fifth-Rank White Dragon benefited from the origin rule enhancements of the Holy Dragon Continent. Therefore, the Flame Giant was at a natural disadvantage, and Song Chi was not foolish enough to let it fight to the death. However, the Flame Giant obviously couldn''t outrun the dragons, and as time passed, the distance between them closed. Standing on the right shoulder of the Flame Giant, Song Chi calmly controlled the distance between them. Just as the Fifth-Rank White Dragon was about to catch up to the Flame Giant, he abruptly summoned the Cangqiong, and swiftly boarded the warship with the Flame Giant. Afterward, with the engines and thrusters of the Cangqiong running at full capacity, it quickly disappeared into the distant Vault of Heaven, showing no intention of engaging the three Dragon Knights behind. In an instant, the three Dragon Knights grasped the implication, their expressions changing as they swiftly turned and hurried back toward Zijing City. Meanwhile, inside the Zijing Royal Palace, the Void Demon utilized its ultimate spatial talents to arrive at the palace''s treasury in record time, silently bypassing several Third-Rank Earth Knights guarding it and slipping inside. By the time several Fourth-Rank Dragon Knights stationed in the palace noticed something was amiss, the Void Demon had already vanished without a trace. Thousands of kilometers away from Zijing City, as Song Chi and the Void Demon regrouped, his face bore a smile that he couldn''t suppress. The Void Demon had not only obtained the Red Oddity detected by the Peeping Spirit Eyes but had also managed to carry out two additional Orange Oddities. However, his smile soon stiffened. The Red Oddity, named "Heavenly Scepter," couldn''t be transformed into onboard components; it could only be placed in the Oddity Exchange Shop later. As for the two Orange Oddities, one of them, named "Nightmare Fang," also couldn''t be transformed into onboard components, while the other could indeed be transformed into an Orange-Quality Main Cannon, which could either be kept for his mother or, if necessary, exchanged for Golden Merit within the clan. Chapter 654 344: Evil God Descends - Blood Pupils_2 What made Song Chi take a few extra looks was not the Orange Main Cannon, but the "Nightmare Fang," which was not convertible into a warship component. [Strange Object: Nightmare Fang] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: No] [Note: A part of the "Book of Nightmares," a legacy Sacred Object from the Nightmare Sect on the Holy Dragon Continent. It is a millennium-old relic sought by the Nightmare Sect.] This "Nightmare Fang" evidently had connections with a cult of an Evil God on the Holy Dragon Continent, which immediately sparked Song Chi''s interest. He knew little about this Nightmare Sect, as it was not one of the most rampant evil cults. However, he could deduce some information, the most important of which was that the Nightmare Sect''s power couldn''t be too formidable; otherwise, how could this object have remained in the treasury of the Zijing Flower Kingdom? Song Chi had chosen the weakest among several kingdoms known to possess Red Epic Treasures precisely to target their treasures. The Zijing Flower Kingdom, with only one Fifth Rank Dragon Knight to its name, ranked amongst the weakest kingdoms on the Holy Dragon Continent. In the empires, there were often more than a dozen Fifth Rank knights. That the Nightmare Sect could do nothing against even the Zijing Flower Kingdom, which had only one Fifth Rank knight, indicated that the sect probably lacked Fifth Rank-level combat power. In the southern part of the kingdom, Coastal City. "How about it? Can we confirm that the Sacred Object pendant is indeed in this Seaside City?" "Yes!" ... Robel Eiyol was a fallen noble, his ancestors having once owned a barony not far from Coastal City. Yet, after generations, the barony had decayed, leaving him with only a small manor to his name. Today, Robel was ecstatic. He had been lucky, encountering a greenhorn whom he had easily beaten in a game of chance, winning everything and claiming the so-called heirloom of the other''s family. Thinking of this, he looked at the crescent pendant in his hand that emitted a faint silver light, and said: "Faster, it''s almost dark, and we must return to the manor before nightfall!" Outside, the guard driving the carriage nodded. But just then, a mighty power unexpectedly descended upon the speeding carriage, and in an odd, unnatural way, the galloping carriage came to an abrupt halt. The only things not petrified were the two people inside the carriage. "Who... who are you?" "This is a noble carriage of the Zijing Flower Kingdom, protected by the law of the entire kingdom..." Before the terrified guard could finish, the two figures hovering quietly above the vault of heaven released their energy completely. The Life Pressure of Fourth Rank Level beings crushed the two First Rank squire knights inside the carriage into lumps of flesh. The next second, the crescent pendant, emitting a faint orange glow, flew out of the carriage towards the two figures, whose faces were obscured in the night sky. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Just then, the situation around them shifted once again, as dozens of figures materialized out of the void and rapidly converged, brandishing nearly identical pitch-black daggers and launching a fierce attack on the two Fourth Rank Evil God cultists. Thousands of meters away in the high sky, the Cang Qiong was hidden in the void. Watching from above as the Fourth Rank Nightmare Sect cultists were besieged by dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chi furrowed his brows. "Only two Fourth Rank Evil God cultists came? As expected, the strength of this Nightmare Sect is a bit lacking..." Muttering to himself, the Void Demon also joined the fight. Under the overwhelming power, the two Nightmare cultists soon fell into a hopeless disadvantage. Two minutes later, one had fallen under the Space Splitting Blade of the Void Demon. This scene seemed to infuriate the other Nightmare cultist. In a moment of extreme madness, he suddenly stabbed his own dagger into his body and, as Chi watched in confusion, the blood inside turned black while unintelligible phrases spilled from his mouth. Though unsure of what he was doing, Chi, who had read many Lovecraftian novels in a past life, instinctively thought of two words. Sacrifice. "No way, are they really going to summon some indescribable evil god?" "An avatar of the evil god? Or perhaps a projection?" For a moment, Song Chi felt both fear and curiosity. His fear came from the fact that all the evil gods of the Holy Dragon Continent were likely natives who had reached the Fifth Rank limit and, after assimilating part of the Floating Land''s fundamental rules, their strength was certainly not to be underestimated. As for the curiosity, it was naturally about the term "evil god." Whether it was in novels from his previous life or the beings within the Shattered Starry Sea that claimed to be deities, they all possessed overwhelming mighty power, holding positions so strong that ordinary living beings would uncontrollably mutate merely from a glance or listening to their whispers. Thus, he was instinctively quite curious about these evil gods of the Holy Dragon Continent. Since they dared to proclaim themselves gods, they should indeed possess abilities beyond the understanding of outsiders, right? During his indecision, there was another huge change in the Fourth Rank Level Nightmare Cultist below. His flesh began to throb violently, numerous flesh buds squirming under his skin, all desperately trying to break free from the mundane body. A large amount of black blood gathered, flesh disintegrated, and eventually, the entire body of that Fourth Rank Nightmare Cultist turned into a pool of black blood, leaving nothing else behind. Witnessing this scene, even though he was nearly a hundred thousand meters away, Song Chi still felt somewhat nauseous, his eyes twitching repeatedly. But this was clearly not the main point. Song Chi clearly saw the pool of black blood, formed entirely from flesh on the ground, throbbing as if it had its own life. Despite being bombarded with several rounds of fire from Song Chi, it seemed to have no effect whatsoever. As time passed, the black blood began to rise rapidly into the air, and within a few short seconds, it had gathered into a sphere of black blood with a diameter of nearly a hundred meters, level with the Cang Qiong in the Vault of Heaven above. Song Chi did not understand why the blood of a Fourth Rank human could gather into such a large sphere. But his instinct told him it was better to retreat further away. However, before he could maneuver the Cang Qiong to turn the warship around, the pitch-black blood sphere abruptly split open, and the next second, an indescribable vertical pupil appeared atop the blood sphere. In the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, upon seeing the eerie blood-colored vertical pupil, Song Chi''s pupils contracted violently, and all the hairs on his body stood on end. Even though there were two layers of defense with the energy shield and the warship armor, he could already sense the familiar chilling aura from outside. "It really is an evil god..." However, amidst the terror, his reaction was swift, with the warnings from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain resounding in his ears. [Unknown high-level energy radiation source detected, suspected to be the blood projection of the Nightmare Evil God, please evacuate as soon as possible.] [Unknown high-level energy radiation source detected, suspected to be the blood projection of the Nightmare Evil God, please evacuate as soon as possible.] [Unknown high-level energy radiation source detected, suspected to be the blood projection of the Nightmare Evil God, please evacuate as soon as possible.] The successive urgent warnings prompted Song Chi to immediately turn the warship around. Below, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines seemed oblivious to everything; they were puppets, not true flesh and blood creatures. However, the Void Demon was different, being a bona fide Fourth Rank Species. One could see that under the irradiance of the pitch-black energy emitted by the blood vertical pupil above, the Void Demon''s entire body began to sprout tiny flesh buds that throbbed. At the same time, its mind seemed to be filled with a multitude of unknown whispers. This was because the Nightmare Evil God itself was only at the limit of the Fifth Rank, at most a Half-Step Sixth Rank existence, and its position was not too high. Otherwise, just in this instant, the Void Demon''s body would have undergone irreversible mutations. Above in the high sky, the vertical pupil of the evil god seemed to possess intelligence, aware that both the Void Demon and the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines were not its main targets. The oddly-shaped metal creation called Cangqiong was the real mastermind behind this. Therefore, the gaze of the blood vertical pupil suddenly focused on the Cangqiong, which was in the process of turning its body. Inside the main control room, Song Chi''s expression froze abruptly. Chapter 655 345: Deicide and Harvest - Orange Projection Component The familiar chilly breath enveloped his entire body, and even in a daze, almost inaudible chaotic whispers seemed to ring beside his ears. As soon as the chaotic whispering reached his ears, the operation speed of the Spiritual Force in the depths of Song Chi''s mind abruptly slowed to its slowest, and at the same time, a vague sense of violence arose from nowhere, quickly expanding, and in the blink of an eye, nearly took over his entire heart. This sudden transformation made Song Chi feel extremely uncomfortable. The significant reduction in the speed of his thoughts made him feel as if he had become completely rigid on the spot. However, this strangeness did not linger on him for too long. Deep within the Ancestral Aperture between his eyebrows, the Fire Seed pulsated wildly, and the shadow of the Soul Subduing Stele above the Fire Seed was also emitting piercing orange light. The external component, the Abnormal Status Purifier, was likewise activated immediately, with the Purification Aura enveloping the entire space of the warship. With his spiritual thoughts quickly recovering, Song Chi still chose not to continue the operation of turning the ship around from before. He lifted his gaze and confronted the upright pupil of the evil god in front of him. After a brief moment of distraction, Song Chi''s eyes regained their normal state, and at the same time, he finally confirmed something in his heart. This evil god''s upright pupil wasn''t as horrifying as he had imagined! But on second thought, it made sense. These so-called evil gods from the Holy Dragon Continent were nothing but transformations of indigenous beings. Even if they were all exceptional, constrained by the Rank of the Holy Dragon Continent itself, they were at most Half-Step Sixth Rank, and besides, the one in front of him was merely a projection, how powerful could it be? At the bow of the Cang Qiong, two Main Cannons had started to charge, and a large number of modules transformed into four Secondary Cannons had already fired in advance. Beep, beep, beep! Electromagnetic Thunderballs, Shadow Beams, Crimson Fire Canopy... A barrage of fire landed precisely on the blood pupils of the far-off evil god, splashing up countless black blood. With the precise control of the Dome Sky Brain System, none of the dozens of Secondary Cannon attacks deviated in the slightest, all covering the hundred-meter diameter upright pupil. However, this did not cause Song Chi too much excitement. Although the attacks of these Secondary Cannons were dense, their intensity was indeed limited. They did not cause much damage to the evil god''s upright pupil from beginning to end, more like scratch an itch. Swoosh! After several rounds of concentrated fire from the Floating Land, the evil god''s upright pupil finally retaliated. A large amount of substantive black flames erupted from this eye and began to spread extremely rapidly around. The horrifying high temperature spread, the Vault of Heaven distorted. In the midst of this rapid spread of pitch-black flames, everything they encountered was almost burned into nothingness. Song Chi did not know what weird flames these were; he only knew that if possible, it was better not to let the Cang Qiong come into contact with them. Boom, boom! Coincidentally, the two Main Cannons had just finished charging, and the Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light and Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light burst forth simultaneously. Crossing nearly a hundred thousand meters, two attacks that could be considered the strongest on the Cang Qiong at the moment almost simultaneously struck the evil god''s upright pupil. "%[]!?/V" Twisted musical notes emitted from the black blood upright pupil. Although incomprehensible, intuition told Song Chi that this was probably the sound of wailing. But at this moment, he couldn''t afford to pay more attention to the sequence of events. The spreading pitch-black flames were not far from the Cang Qiong, and he could only control the Cang Qiong to quickly turn the ship around, speeding off into the distance. Below, several Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines failed to evade and were directly burned into nothingness by the black flames the size of a fingernail. Fortunately, the Void Demons had retreated deeper into the Void Gap earlier due to the inability to bear that abnormal radiation, and at this moment, they were not affected by these strange black flames. "Intelligent Brain, continue monitoring the follow-up situation of that evil god''s upright pupil!" While steering the Cang Qiong to avoid the surging black flames, Song Chi actively asked the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to monitor the evil god''s upright pupil behind him. It wasn''t long before the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain''s alert sounded. [Detecting significant weakening in the energy radiation fluctuations from the evil god''s upright pupil!] Hearing this, Song Chi was slightly surprised and then asked, "What''s the specific reason?" The operating speed of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain was extremely fast, and it soon listed several possible reasons. [One: The Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon itself has the Extreme Yang Attribute, which counters projections with dark attributes like the Nightmare Evil God.] [Two: The Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon has an extra effectiveness against soul bodies, countering...] [Three: Both of the aforementioned reasons.] [Four: This evil god''s upright pupil projection is strong on the outside but weak internally.] ... A series of possible reasons appeared in front of Song Chi, and his eyes gradually brightened. If things were as expected, it was probably due to the first or second reason, or it could even be the third. Thinking of this, Chi Songchi''s eyes flashed with a cold light, followed by violent space fluctuations appearing on the surface of the Cang Qiong''s hull. The next second, the ship disappeared on the spot. When it reappeared, it had already crossed over the rapidly spreading pitch-black flames and returned to tens of thousands of meters from the evil god''s upright pupil. At the same time, a bright light re-gathered at the bow of the warship. Boom! Another Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light shot out. One second, it had just erupted from the main cannon of the Cang Qiong; the next second, it had already crossed tens of thousands of meters and struck the evil god''s upright pupil, now filled with a multitude of black blood fibrils. "?!!V/%" After even sharper and stranger musical notes, the hundred-meter blood pupil composed entirely of black blood thunderously exploded. [The strong energy radiation source has dissipated...] Ignoring the prompt from the Dome Sky Intelligent Brain System, Song Chi immediately turned the ship around again. The engines and Thrusters operated beyond their limits as if to evade something terrible. Chapter 656 345: Slaying Gods and Harvesting - Orange Projection Component_2 Behind, after the vertical pupil of the evil god burst, a large amount of pitch-black corrupted blood splattered everywhere, and Song Chi instinctively did not want it contaminating the Cang Qiong. However, even though the engine was already operating at high overload, the rear of the Cang Qiong was inevitably contaminated with a small amount of the evil god''s corrupted blood. As a result, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain quickly sounded an urgent notification again. "Please note, due to the influence of the highly corrosive blood, the ship energy shield''s shield value is rapidly depleting. Current energy shield shield value remaining 89%...88%...87%..." Almost every instant, the shield value of the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component was reduced by 2%C3%. At this rate, the energy shield''s shield value would soon be exhausted. After all, this rate of loss far exceeded the recovery speed characteristic of the Neutron Star Core Pulse. Fortunately, Song Chi had reacted promptly earlier, and as the Cang Qiong swiftly increased its distance, the amount of corrupted blood splattering on the energy shield gradually decreased, and a few seconds later, no more corrupted blood could reach the Cang Qiong. With no further force behind it, the corrosive effect also began to weaken gradually, and in less than ten seconds, it completely stopped its continued erosion of the energy shield. On checking the attributes of the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component, The shield value shockingly was only left below 30%. Seeing this, although the Neutron Star Core Armor was still continuously restoring the shield value, Song Chi still activated the [Final Blessing] component once again, of course, it was just a normal activation; the "Final Blessing" feature was still in cooldown, and it would still take several months to fully cool down. Once the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield''s shield value returned to a safe value, Song Chi finally felt relieved and simultaneously lifted his gaze, turning towards the location where the evil god''s vertical pupil had been. Seeing that the strange black flames and corrupted blood had all dispersed, he controlled the Cang Qiong to slowly move closer to the place in front. Dozens of seconds later, Song Chi stared closely at the floating pitch-black blood in front of him. Next to this drop of blood was a white crystal the size of a fingernail cap. In his ears, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain''s prompt had already sounded. "Based on the existing data in the database, it is speculated that the two objects are ''False Blood of the Evil God'' and ''Essence of Spiritual Origin''." "False Blood of the Evil God (Half-step Fifth Rank): The seemingly authentic blood left by the indigenous evil god, has a certain enhancement effect on the promotion of the Torch Warship." "Essence of Spiritual Origin (Half-step Fifth Rank): A special faith, the creatures formed from the worshiped spirits in the future, has an excellent effect on improving the spiritual force of the Torch Ship Captain." Yes, despite the significant disturbance caused by the evil god''s vertical pupil earlier, the projection''s own strength was only at the half-step Fifth Rank Level. However, because the Nightmare Lord behind it had merged some of the origin laws of the Holy Dragon Continent underfoot, the effect of the Origin Law on it was significantly strong, which had caused the previous disturbance. As for the [False Blood of the Evil God] and [Essence of Spiritual Origin] present before him, they were left behind after the evil god''s vertical pupil was slain. According to the Song Family''s secret records, both of these substances are of great assistance to the Torch Ship Captain. "Dome Sky, is it possible to simulate and estimate the specific effects of these two on the Cang Qiong and myself personally?" While controlling the Cang Qiong to swiftly leave the area, Song Chi actively inquired with the ship''s intelligent brain. The noise from the previous battle was not small, and it was only because Coastal City had only a Fourth Rank Sky Knights stationed, and no Dragon Knights contracted with the Dragon Clan, that no powerful individuals from the Zijing Flower Kingdom had rushed over immediately, but if they lingered longer, that might change. Finally, as the Cang Qiong quickly left the battlefield, the simulation results of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain also appeared. "Half-step Fifth Rank False Blood of the Evil God, estimated to additionally enhance the ship''s promotion success rate by about 4%." "Half-step Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin, estimated to improve the ship captain''s divided spirit by 1C3 strands." Because Song Chi had long imported various data from the Dinghai Song Family, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain was indeed able to initially estimate the general effects of these two substances. Hearing this, Song Chi naturally was pleased. The Essence of Spiritual Origin, which could increase his own divided spirit, need not be overly mentioned; its value was clear. As for the False Blood of the Evil God, its value was also significant. It wasn''t something like the high-rank biological origin blood, but rather a special promotion resource, which, after the effectiveness of high-rank biological origin blood, could further enhance the warship''s promotion success rate by 4%. For example, the unknown Peak of the Fourth Rank biological origin blood Song Chi had prepared for himself from the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield wouldat leastprovide a 12% promotion success rate when the Cang Qiong was upgraded to a Zhulu Warship, and adding this strand of False Blood of the Evil God, the success rate would directly reach 16%. If another 10% is added from the warship''s special resources, it would be 26%. This meant that even before Song Chi attempted the upgrade, he already had a 26% base success rate for the promotion; just this fact alone highlighted the precious nature of this evil god''s blood. Thinking about it, Song Chi turned his sparkling gaze towards the Essence of Spiritual Origin next to him. The Blood of the Evil God would still have to be used later, but the Essence of Spiritual Origin was different. If used directly now, it would at least increase his Spiritual Force from Tenfold Mind Utilization to Eleven Uses With One Mind, and if he was lucky, even reaching thirteen was possible. Thinking of this, he was naturally eager to use the Essence of Spiritual Origin. ... Two months later, in another human Duchy two light-years away from the Zijing Flower Kingdom. The reason why the Black Soil Duchy was called a Duchy was naturally because there were no Fifth Rank Dragon Knights stationed in this country, and because of this, Song Chi felt less restrained in this kingdom. In two months, he had already become the supreme ruler of this duchy, enslaving the duke who owned a dragon at the peak of the Fourth Rank. With the cooperation of the duke, he not only easily gathered all the valuable items from the duchy''s secret vault into the Ruins Market, but he also started the comprehensive mining of the duchy''s valuable mineral resources. A whole duchy, with hundreds of thousands of extraordinary beings mining resources for themselves, one could imagine the terrifying efficiency. Just in these two months, Song Chi had gathered a massive amount of wealth. Including a hundred strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, nearly two thousand strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, over one hundred thousand strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, and more than one million of Second Rank and below Floating Land Origin, with Zero Rank and First Rank even exceeding ten million strands. Also, various rare mineral deposits continuously transported to the Royal Capital were estimated to be worth no less than ten million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin. Besides these, there were also two Orange Oddities and several dozen oddities of Purple quality and below. Among these oddities, a small part could not be converted into warship components, including one Orange Oddity; the rest also were mostly useless to the Cang Qiong, which Song Chi planned to exchange directly with the family for Merit Points later. The only remaining Orange Oddity was still quite good. [Strange Object: Touch of Shadow] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: {Chapter of Shadow Descension}] [Remarks: Once active as a divine instrument of the Shadow Cult on the Holy Dragon Continent, now transformed into an Orange Glory Treasure.] ... Chapter of Shadow Descension lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Shadowfall Medal Feature 2: Doubles projection distance of Feature 1 Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Enhances the invisibility effect of the warship in shadow environments by 45%. No need for charging and buffering Upgrade Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Spectral Energy Points, and 1 Shadow Stone [Shadowfall Medal: Consumes 5000 Spectral Energy Points and one low-level Dark Energy Crystal to congeal a Shadow Medal, capable of proactively summoning the warship projection to descend within 1000 (5002) light-years; duration 5 minutes, of course, the usable number of congealed Shadow Medals: 2/2 pieces. (Note: After one use, the Shadow Medal will automatically shatter.)] It could be said that the greatest gain in this Black Soil Duchy was this Orange quality projection component, although limited by its quality to a limited projection distance, its value could not be denied. Chapter 657 346: Blood Sacrifice and the Fire of Annihilation Regarding the "Chapter of Shadow Descension" component, Song Chi had devised multiple considerations for its usage. First, the primary method was not meant for the Cang Qiong to be outfitted with since, after all, such components merely endowed flagships with external projection capabilities and strictly speaking, could not directly amplify a warship''s combat power. Based on this point, Song Chi thought about equipping it onto Wang Zhen''s "Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger" or his grandfather''s "Furious Battle Mad Lion", and then he himself would carry a Shadow Medal at all times. Thus, should the Cang Qiong encounter danger, as long as it was within the effective range of the projection component, he could effortlessly summon the projections of two Zhulu Warships for support. He didn''t expect them to directly extricate his own ship from entanglements, but at a minimum, they could alleviate some pressure for the Cang Qiong, or even cover its retreat. Apart from this method, the second one would naturally involve the Cang Qiong being directly outfitted with the component. This approach also had its advantages, with the most significant being the ability to combine the remote control of puppet soldier figurines to wage battles or explore from light-years away. Imagine, first using the "Brainwave Remote Control System" component to imprint the soldier figurines, then equipping them with a Shadow Medal before deploying them light-years away using the "Winged Deployment Platform". Thereafter, activating the Shadow Medal to summon the Cang Qiong''s projection to fight from afar. This method, which placed the original in a zone of absolute safety and combined it with the remote projection warfare of puppet soldiers, perfectly matched Song Chi''s cautious nature, making it an unbeatable combination. In addition, this component could later play a significant role during the Yaohan Kingdom''s expansionary war. If his father, mother, grandfather, Song Ting, and even Wang Zhen each had a Shadow Medal, it would greatly enhance everyone''s safety. Moreover, if coordinated with the use of the "Ruins Market Walking Rank", employing the Ruins Market as a hub, they could achieve instant replacement, which would be incredibly convenient. The troublesome aspect, however, might be the need for Dark Energy Crystals to condense each Shadow Medal. Currently at level 0, the component required only a single low-level Dark Energy Crystal, but as the enhancement level increased, it might necessitate intermediate or even high-level Dark Energy Crystals. The key issue is that such Dark Energy Crystals are not common, and their market value is expensive, which would become the greatest limitation to the use of this component. Furthermore, another point is that the "Chapter of Shadow Descension" component is, after all, of Orange Quality. It couldn''t arbitrarily project the abilities of Red, Silver, or even higher-quality components. Not to say that it couldn''t project at all, but at least the effect would be substantially reduced. In other words, a projection of the Cang Qiong condensed from this component, in addition to the intrinsic reduction to 60% of the original''s combat power from being a projection, would also include the decrement from the projection component''s effect. Taking everything into account, the combat power of such a projection wouldn''t even reach half of the original''s capabilities. However, as for the latter point, Song Chi knew the Cang Qiong''s combat power all too well. Even with just a fraction of it, it could still face Fourth Rank units. The key was the Dark Energy Crystals. He would need to check if there were any in the clan''s stockpile or he''d have to attempt to purchase them later in the Ruins Market. ... As for whether to have the Cang Qiong use it directly or to later hand it over to the "Furious Battle Mad Lion" or "Howling Wolf Roaring Tiger", Song Chi had not yet decided. Mainly because he currently lacked sufficient Titanium Crystals, even if he were to equip it, it would be difficult to enhance the level, so he simply put it aside for now. In the depths of the palace in the Black Soil Kingdom. As the kingdom''s strongest Guardian and Enslaved Master, Song Chi naturally moved in and out of the palace at will. Inside a large secret chamber deep within the palace, the Cang Qiong was quietly docked. Within the Cang Qiong, Song Chi was seated cross-legged atop a Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform, eyes closed in visualization of the "Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint." Compared to previously, his visualization efficiency was now markedly higher, as he had absorbed the Essence of Spiritual Origin. The results were acceptable; the half-step Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin enabled him to gain two Divided Spirits, meaning his Spiritual Force had now reached the point where he could manage Twelve Uses with One Mind, and if he entered a Limit-breaking State, he could briefly achieve Thirteen Uses with One Mind. The enhancement of his Spiritual Force naturally led to a further increase in visualization efficiency. Half an hour later, he opened his eyes as a summons echoed from outside. It was the first Duke of the Black Soil sending over a new batch of mineral resources. Taking dozens of Storage Capsules from the other''s hands, satisfaction was plain on Song Chi''s face; after all, these simple capsules represented no less than millions of Floating Land Source points. However, it wasn''t long before his smile turned into a look of resignation. After two months of mining, the Black Soil Kingdom''s rare veins were far from exhausted, but it had largely moved past the easy harvesting stage. The upcoming phase would require a long-term slowdown in mining. While the returns would still be considerable, they would fall far short of the gains made over the past two months. And there was no likelihood of another Starry Sea Oddity making up the lion''s share of the yield. Song Chi''s initial idea was not at all what had come to pass; he had planned to take all the Strange Objects in the royal palace, then thoroughly scavenge the Duchy''s rare mineral resources before moving on to the next Kingdom. What left him helpless, though, was the fact that the Fifth Rank White Dragon Knight of the Zijing Flower Kingdom had made the circumstances of the Flame Giant public to the entire Holy Dragon Continent. As a result, the Fifth Rank Dragon Knights across the continent had all become active. Chapter 658 346: Blood Sacrifice and the Fire of Annihilation_2 Recently, numerous Fifth Rank Dragon Knights had been patrolling all over the Holy Dragon Continent, making Song Chi hesitant to act recklessly for fear of being discovered. He wasn''t afraid of encountering those Fifth Rank Dragon Knights; if it really came to a confrontation, even if he couldn''t defeat them, he could always retreat to the Ruins Market and return to the Dragon Spine Continent through it, since he had already marked a Pathfinder Mark outside this Holy Dragon Continent. As long as the Space Beacon remained effective, he could return anytime. What he feared was the exposure of his enslavement of the strongest warriors from small nations. Once this was noticed, he would find it difficult to continue gathering the strange objects and resources of the entire Holy Dragon Continent in the same manner; he would have to revert to gathering them alone, slowly. And wasn''t the speed of gathering with the former method a hundred or even a thousand times faster than the latter? "Never mind, I will wait a bit longer. Perhaps by the time I return from the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, these Fifth Rank Dragon Knights will have ceased their activities." Thinking this, Song Chi did not re-enter the warship. Instead, he stored the Cangqiong inside the Ancestral Torch. It had been more than two months since he arrived at the Holy Dragon Continent. Considering the time, it was almost the activation node for the "Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall - Shaking Light Star Rank." It was time to return to the Dragon Spine Continent. However, before leaving, he had some arrangements to make. "Harvey, I need to leave for a while, and I''m not certain when I''ll return. In the meantime, continue to supervise the mining operations throughout the duchy. As for the mineral resources transported to the capital, just hand them over to Soul Master; he will send them to me via the ''Ruins Market Walking Rank''!" "Yes, Master!" Before him, Harvey, a Peak of the Fourth Rank Sky Knight with a Fourth Rank Limit Flying Dragon as his mount, respectfully nodded. However, Song Chi had not yet finished speaking. "Also, later on, try to assign some capable people to collect detailed information about the various Evil God Sects, focusing on identifying the strongest combat forces of the opposing sects. Leave the Righteous God Sects be." Since he had personally witnessed the incredible effects of a Demi-Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin from an Evil God projection, Song Chi dearly coveted these indigenous Evil Gods of the Holy Dragon Continent. A mere Demi-Fifth Rank Evil God projection had left behind an essence that significantly increased his Spiritual Force, adding two Divided Spiritsan effect unimaginable to any Torch Ship Captain. How long had it been since Song Chi advanced to the Divine Thought State Spiritual? It seemed to be over thirteen years, right? Throughout this lengthy period, he continually practiced the Mech Armor Projection Imprint Chart without slacking. Yet his Spiritual Force had never broken through, indicating how challenging it was to enhance after reaching the Divine Thought State. In a way, that Demi-Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin had saved Song Chi decades of effort. And just for this reason alone, Song Chi was determined not to overlook this shortcut to rapidly enhance his Spiritual Force. Those Evil Gods would undoubtedly become his key hunting targets later. After all, increasing the Spiritual Force not only enhanced a Torch Ship Captain''s efficiency in controlling the warship and maintaining the Mythical Mech Form, but it also improved the visualization of secret techniques and accelerated the comprehension of laws. Each point was of great significance, not to mention all of them combined. Having entrusted these tasks, Song Chi solemnly summoned several columns radiating orange light from his eyebrows; these were Totem Sub-Columns condensed from the Totem Spirit Column components. He also handed over the mini Cold Moon Snow Python, which had been resting on his left shoulder, to Harvey. "This is a Fourth Rank Totem Spirit Beast under my command. It also possesses the capability to harvest the Power of Belief. Arrange for some people to covertly promote the term ''Spirit Serpent Sect'' within the duchy while assisting the Cold Moon Snow Python in establishing a real ''Spirit Serpent Sect.'' When I return, I want to see the ''Spirit Serpent Sect'' become the largest Faith Sect in the Black Soil Duchy and the only orthodox church there!" "Yes, Master!" After listening to Song Chi''s entire arrangement, Harvey respectfully replied, while the mini-form of the Cold Moon Snow Python similarly flicked its tongue rapidly, expressing its excitement in this manner. Obviously, as a Totem Spirit Beast, it was always aware that the Holy Dragon Continent beneath its feet was an extremely suitable world for gathering worship followers and collecting the Power of Belief. Upon this realization, Song Chi slightly nodded. Totem faith, Divine Spirit faith. Although these two extraordinary paths have slight differences, their nature is largely the same. Though there existed a Cultivation Secret Realm aboard Cangqiong, which also hosted a small number of humanoid tribes, the base number was ultimately too small to significantly amplify the Totem Spirit Column. In contrast, the Holy Dragon Continent was the complete opposite; it had endless land and a vast population, which would allow the Cold Moon Snow Python to gather Totem followers freely. If the "Spirit Serpent Sect" could truly establish itself in the Black Soil Duchy in the future, the amplification of the "Totem Spirit Column" component would be unimaginable. Firstly, it would no longer be restricted by the Power of Belief; the Faith Pool''s Faith Value would remain fully replenished at all times. Secondly, if it could possess a large number of high-Quality followers, under the nourishment and feedback from this High-Level Power of Belief, the Quality of the "Totem Spirit Column" component could likely take a further step. Song Chi recalled that the piece of "Totem Spirit Column" aboard Cangqiong was obtained from a Wolf Barbarian Tribe with a legacy of thousands of years. The tribe, which only numbered tens of thousands, managed to nurture an Orange Component in just a few thousand years. One could imagine, if the "Spirit Serpent Sect" were to have millions, or possibly even billions, of followers on the Holy Dragon Continent, that "Totem Spirit Column" component might truly transform into a Red Epic Treasure within a mere decade. Of course, this was just Song Chi''s personal feeling, a guess; whether it could become reality would still depend on subsequent actual developments. Having explained all this, Song Chi didn''t linger any longer. Under the watchful eyes of Harvey and the Cold Moon Snow Python, he simply vanished into thin air within the secret chamber. Swiftly, following Song Chi''s arrangements, the royal secret guards of the Black Soil Duchy were dispatched to various provinces of the duchy. Under the manipulation of the royal elite secret guards, in just a few days, the entire duchy was swept up in a wave of faith toward the "Spirit Serpent Sect." Importantly, this surge didn''t fade over time; rather, it intensified rapidly. Soon, exclusive temples for the "Spirit Serpent Sect" were successively erected in several provinces of the duchy. A common feature of these temples was that a shimmering Totem Pillar stood in the middle of each temple. With these Totem Pillars, the Cold Moon Snow Python, located in the central temple of the Royal Capital, could remotely engrave Totem Patterns onto those devout citizens. Once even a trace of the Totem Pattern was engraved, they would become official followers of the "Spirit Serpent Sect," possessing the ability to command Totem combat. And for those zealous followers, they would attain the opportunity to go to the central temple of the Black Soil Duchy in the capital, where the Creation Spirit Serpent itself would perform a full body Totem engraving. It was said that the Creation Spirit Serpent would also bestow the extraordinary Spirit Serpent Technique of the "Totem True Body." In short, within a brief duration, the "Spirit Serpent Sect" became a well-known Righteous God Sect across the entire Black Soil Duchy, significantly compressing the living space for other sects within the duchy. As for these future developments, Song Chi naturally was not aware of them. After returning to the Dragon Spine Continent, although he could still communicate with the Cold Moon Snow Python and Harvey through Mind Sound Transmission, he could not possibly devote his attention to this matter all the time, as he had plenty of other things to arrange on the Dragon Spine Continent. For example, those objects obtained from the Holy Dragon Continent that could be converted into warship components, if anyone within his lineage could use them, they would naturally let their family members exchange them at a reduced rate of contribution points. Those that couldn''t be used would be directly handed over to the Family Merit Hall to be exchanged for Family Merit Points. Finally, the time for activating the "Big Dipper Hall - Shaking Light Star Rank" had also finally arrived. Chapter 659 347: Shaking Light Star Rank - Initiation, [Shaking Light Star Tower] Above Green Moon Lake, the Vault of Heaven, the Cangqiong was concealed deep within the clouds, silently hovering. In the battleship main control room, Song Chi was playing with the silver Shaking Light Star Rank in his hand. As the activation time approached, Song Chi suddenly discovered that the activation time of this token was only twenty-four hours, meaning that if it was not activated within these 24 hours, there was a high probability he would have to wait another ten years. Having confirmed this, he felt somewhat fortunate that he had not rashly initiated the exploration of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. For instance, if the Cangqiong were currently located at a critical point for eroding certain special Array Prohibitions within the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, wouldn''t there be a conflict with the opening of the Big Dipper Hall? Thus, there were only two outcomes, either give up this opportunity to activate the Shaking Light Star Rank and wait another ten years or abandon the erosion of most of the Array Prohibitions and start over later. Clearly, neither option was optimal. Not wanting to think about these needless matters any longer, Song Chi''s gaze entirely focused on the silver token in his hand. The Spectral Energy within his body was quickly mobilized, slowly injected into the Shaking Light Star Rank through his arm, but the next second his expression suddenly changed. This Big Dipper Hall - Shaking Light Star Rank completely ignored the Spectral Energy in his body, no matter how much Spectral Energy he infused into the token, it did not trigger any reaction. "Could it be not activated by Spectral Energy?" Doubts immediately filled his mind, wondering what else if not Spectral Energy could activate it. Thinking this, he tentatively took out several Floating Land Origins of different Ranks from the Ancestral Torch, but the end result was still no response from the token. "Or perhaps..." A flash of inspiration struck, and Song Chi quickly picked up the token, finally pressing it against his forehead. At the same time, wisps of Spectral Energy began to gather at his brow, and the Ancestral Torch was consequently opened. The moment the Ancestral Torch was opened, the aura of the Seed of Torch instantly spread, and only then did the silver Shaking Light Star Rank in his hand start to tremble slightly, finally showing signs of activation. "This is quite interesting, it doesn''t use Spectral Energy but instead requires the Seed of Torch..." Muttering to himself, before Song Chi could think any further, a massive force of attraction acted on his body, or rather on the entire Cangqiong. What followed was a severe sense of weightlessness. After a dizzying whirl, when he had reoriented himself, Song Chi''s first reaction was to quickly survey his surroundings. He soon realized that both he and the Cangqiong were in a pitch-black stellar space, with neither the majestic ancient halls nor any legendary Big Dipper, completely different from what he had imagined. But before he could ponder any further, a figure suddenly appeared appropriately ten thousand meters ahead. This figure, with a human body and a snake tail, was twelve hundred meters tall, and its red and black body with eight muscular arms emitted a dominance far beyond ordinary Third Rank creatures, scattering outward from its body. Even separated by ten thousand meters, Song Chi could still sense the tyrannical aura through the body of the Cangqiong and the void of the Starry Sea. Besides the characteristic red and black eight arms, what was most striking were the eyes that carried a weird, grim aura. Recognizing these distinctive features, there was no need to consult the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, Song Chi immediately recognized the essence of the figure. Eight-Armed Snake Demon! "What''s going on, the Eight-Armed Snake Demons seem to always appear only on the battlegrounds of the Four Great Super Empires and in the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization, so what does this Big Dipper Hall have to do with..." Realizing the essence of the figure in front, Song Chi''s first response was confusion, wondering where it had come from and what its connection to the Big Dipper Hall might be. The second thought then linked to the previous Pusuo Heritage Tower, recalling that each level of the Illusion Space he had challenged previously was similar to the current scenario. "Could it be a practical trial of the Big Dipper Hall? Only by passing it can one proceed to the real Big Dipper Hall?" While hazarding wild guesses in his mind, a prompt sound suddenly came to his ears. [Torch Humanity gene confirmed] [Torch Humanity Seed of Torch confirmed] [Big Dipper Hall - Shaking Light Hall''s entry trial begins. There is a risk of starfall in this trial, please proceed with caution!] [10,9,8...0, Trial officially starts!] With this series of prompts, it was also confirmed that Song Chi''s previous thoughts were correct, the silent stellar space he was currently in was the trial space created by the Shaking Light Star Rank of the Big Dipper Hall, or rather, a challenge space. "Just like the challenge mode of the previous Pusuo Heritage Tower, I wonder if the results of the subsequent challenges will also be the same, and based on the final evaluation, reward different quality Starry Sea Oddities?" After a brief moment of confusion, Song Chi no longer pondered further but focused intensely, all his attention concentrated on the Eight-Armed Snake Demon of Third Rank Level ahead. Logically, with the combat power of the Cangqiong currently, he shouldn''t be too concerned about a creature of Third Rank Level, but this was an Eight-Armed Snake Demon. As a species that could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Torch Humanity Civilization in the Starry Sea Civilization, it certainly couldn''t be simply considered an "Advanced Civilization," for there''s often a vast difference between advanced civilizations. Take for instance, the Evil Buddha Clan from the Evil Buddha Continent, possessing a Seventh Rank Evil Buddha Dominator, they definitely counted as an advanced civilization group. But being an advanced civilization group, could they really compare to the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization? Chapter 660 347: Shaking Light Star Rank - Initiation, [Shaking Light Star Tower]_2 If you think that way, you are gravely mistaken. Although the Evil Buddha Clan can be considered an advanced civilization, in front of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization, they are merely slightly larger ants. As far as Song Chi knew, the Dominators in the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization were never less than three digits, capable of annihilating the Evil Buddha Continent with a mere flick of the wrist. Moreover, the Evil Buddha Continent''s size, although impressive, pales in comparison to the Robber Star Civilization, which commands a territory of 800,000 light-years. And why is the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization so formidable? That naturally stems from their individual combat power and the formidable Heavenly Serpent Warships under their command. The individuals of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization, each born with eight arms and a terrifying physique, possess extraordinary combat talents. They''re also favored by the Law of Earth, inherently bestowed with incredible talents in this particular law, coupled with their unparalleled Petrification Eyes, they truly belong to the upper echelons in the Starry Sea among beings of the same rank. Based on these reasons, Song Chi dared not take it lightly. Ahead, as the so-called trial commenced, a Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon already howled and charged directly towards the Cangqiong. In an instant, Song Chi thought of many strategies. His subconscious desire was to utilize the warship''s agility in combat. Although the Eight-Armed Snake Demons were formidable, speed was not their advantage. The current one didn''t have a Heavenly Serpent Warship in its possession, and Song Chi could entirely rely on Cangqiong''s speed to execute hit-and-run tactics. In fact, he didn''t even need to consider that much; with both the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon" and "Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon" main cannons enhanced to lv50, even if the physical resilience of the Eight-Armed Snake Demons were strong, they wouldn''t withstand several hits. However, at this moment, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain offered another suggestion. [Considering the captain''s lack of practical combat experience and the limited threat this Third-Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon poses to our ship, it is advisable to transform into the Mythical Mecha Form and engage it in close combat to enhance our weakest aspecthand-to-hand combat skills!] Seeing this suggestion, Song Chi hesitated only for a moment before nodding in agreement. Subsequently, the Cangqiong remained motionless, quietly waiting for the approaching Third-Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon. Just before their impending clash, the 1,300-meter-long warship suddenly transformed, taking on the form of a Mythical Mech of equal height. The Divine-weaving Sword was clenched in the huge hands of the Mech Giant, and its blade, entwined with the power of Space Law, chopped straight at the charging Eight-Armed Snake Demon. The Eight-Armed Snake Demon was also clutching a spear-like Strange Object; the two clashed rapidly, emitting a series of sharp metallic clangs. As Song Chi expected, this Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon hadn''t mastered the Power of Lawsit was, after all, only the first trial. Without the enhancement of the Law of Earth, its Petrification Eyes found it difficult to penetrate the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield component protecting the Cangqiong, and although its physique and vitality were indeed notable, compared to legendary creatures such as Starry Sky Behemoths, Giants, Dragons, etc., it fell short significantly. Several hours later, after judging that further combat would not enhance his skills, Song Chi decided to end the adversary directly with the Pure Yang Sword Light Cannon. In the silent stellar space, the Mech Giant''s left arm lifted high, forming a nearly two-thousand-meters-long Mixed Hollow Extreme Yang Sword Intent Divine Light from its palm, which then burst forth violently. After the whooshing sound of Sword Intent, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon in front finally vanished completely under the Extreme Yang Sword Intent. With the complete death of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon, Song Chi returned the Cangqiong to its warship form, his eyes carrying an inextinguishable weariness. During those hours, he hadn''t maintained the Mythical Mecha Form continuously. With his current level of Spiritual Force, he couldn''t manage that. His approach was to combat in Mech Form for about ten minutes, then revert to warship form, handing over control to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain while taking the time to rest and rejuvenate. Once refreshed, he would continue engaging in close combat by transforming into the Mythical Mecha Form anew. In these few hours, he repeated this process several times until he felt that the Eight-Armed Snake Demon no longer had a substantial practical impact. Just as Song Chi was summarizing his close combat gains from the past few hours with his eyes closed, an unexpected notification sound made him suddenly open his eyes, a mix of confusion and shock interwoven in his gaze. [Killing a Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon, awarded one strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin!] Certainly, the Cangqiong had indeed received a strand of Floating Land Origin, which only confirmed one thing. The previously encountered Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon was not an illusion created by the trial space, but was indeed real! Coming to this conclusion, Song Chi could not remain calm, knowing that real Eight-Armed Snake Demons only appeared on the battlefronts of the Four Great Empires. "Could it really be that a real Eight-Armed Snake Demon is used as a trial subject? What exactly is the origin of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall?" Thinking this, he had the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain calculate the possibilities and related information. [One: the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall is definitely associated with the Torch Human Civilization, as the reason is, besides Shattered Starry Sea, other Star Domains have no known existence of species like the Eight-Armed Snake Demons. The Eight-Armed Snake Demon Galaxy Cluster is the only known Star Domain currently inhabited by Eight-Armed Snake Demon individuals. Another point is that their entry tokens can only be activated by the Seed of Torch.] [Two: Based on the first point, the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall is a force from the Torch Human Civilization''s battlefront of the Four Great Empires, and these entry tokens serve to select appropriate Torch Ship Captains from the entire Torch Galaxy Clusters to hunt Eight-Armed Snake Demons.] [Three: Based on the first point, these live Eight-Armed Snake Demons are merely purchased through the black market, and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall is a transcendental force hidden within the Torch Humanity Galaxy Clusters.] [Four: The Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall is related to the Yaohan Kingdom, especially to the Northern Sphere Heavenly King Manor of the Yaohan Kingdom, because the token is a gift from the children of Northern Sphere King Manor.] ... Scattered, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain listed dozens of conjectures, but the most probable were just the initial few. However, these were only speculations, and nothing could be confirmed. Song Chi did not ponder further, and instead, he promptly commenced the second round of the trial. This subsequent second round of the trial still featured Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons without the control of the Power of Laws, but this time there were two instead of one. Regarding this, Song Chi remained undisturbed, continuing as before, using these two Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons as sparring partners, striving to enhance his own real combat experience as much as possible. Unknown to Song Chi, as he methodically went about his trial tasks, in a distant Star Domain, within an ancient Star Tower standing atop the ageless Starry Sky Great Wall, there were entities closely observing his challenge progress. Several blurry ethereal projections watched the virtual star screen in front of them. This virtual star screen displayed a few lines of text. [Trialist is currently challenging the second level.] [Time taken for the first level challenge: 4 hours 32 minutes.] Seeing this, several ethereal projections in the Star Tower shook their heads, but before they could speak, a burst of spatial fluctuation suddenly emanated from the login Star Platform at the back of the Star Tower Great Hall, signifying the logging in of a new humanoid projection to the Star Tower. "I heard we have a new trialist in our Shaking Light Star Tower, how is it going?" Upon hearing this loud inquiry, the projections in front of the star-lit screen turned back briefly, nodded at each other, and then someone shook their head and said, "There''s no possibility of passing the trial!" "Oh?" Surprise appeared in the eyes of the newly logged-in projection, as everyone present had been old timers of the Shaking Light Star Tower, having witnessed hundreds, if not dozens, of Star Tower trials over hundreds or thousands of years. Yet, this was the first time he had heard these veterans speak so definitively. However, he quickly understood why, as he too saw the real-time situation of the trial on the star-lit screen. Chapter 663 349: Trial Ends "Sss!" "Hiss hiss hiss!" The extreme high temperature scorched everything around it, and the Eight-Armed Snake Demons, realizing something was amiss after the activation of "Divine Binding Chains - Imitation," simultaneously activated the "Heavenly Serpent''s Blessing" feature of their warships. The ancient Heavenly Serpent Phantom completely enveloped the three Heavenly Serpent warships, roaring as it valiantly resisted the terrifying heat over ten million degrees emitted by the mini neutron star. However, even so, this nearly face-to-face release of ten million degrees of heat, formidable enough to boil the seas and incinerate the heavens, was not something that the three phantoms, which had nurtured only a trace of the True Spirit of the Heavenly Serpent for who knows how long, could withstand. Under this extreme heat, the three Heavenly Serpent phantoms were forcibly incinerated into nothingness, and without the protection of the Heavenly Serpent Phantom, the outer hull of the three Heavenly Serpent warships soon began to melt. By the time the extreme heat emitted by the mini neutron star had dissipated, all three Heavenly Serpent warships had melted a massive hole in their hulls. Seizing this opportunity, Song Chi immediately summoned the Flame Giant. The surrounding space, still resembling a massive oven with over ten million degrees of heat lingering, would have been unbearable for any other creature, but not for the Flame Giant. As a Fire Attribute creature that commanded the near Major Achievement of the Law of Fire, its combat power would only be enhanced in such an environment. Unfortunately, the Flame Giant did not get a chance to strike as the three Heavenly Serpent warships, along with the three veteran Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons inside them, also vanished. Regarding this, along with the similar outcomes of previous attempts, Song Chi had already formed a conjecture. Even the all-seeing Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, which cherished these Fourth Rank Caliber Eight-Armed Snake Demons greatly, would not allow a trial challenger to kill them outright. On the 57th floor, there were four Heavenly Serpent warships. This time, Song Chi did not engage directly but primarily used guerrilla tactics with the "Phantom Trace" of [Void Escape Orb] and [Phantom Thruster], as well as the "Soul-sealing Mark" feature of [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele]. As for the goal, it was naturally to wait for the "Behemoth Overlord Body" and "Neutron Star Fission" features to cool down. As for the "Zen Seal: Inner: Speed" feature of the [Purusa Zen Seal], Song Chi was not in a rush to use it, for once activated, the cooldown time of 10 days meant it would be quite difficult to wait for the next cooldown. In the repeated hit-and-run and guerrilla battles led by Song Chi, with the intrinsic recovery abilities of the Cangqiong with its [Neutron Star Core Armor], along with components like [Final Blessing] and [Healing Fruit], Song Chi successively wore down the 57th, 58th, and 59th floors. (PS: The hull of the Cangqiong currently ranks at Third Rank, and the Second Rank Healing Fruit can still take effect, though the effect is somewhat reduced.) Until the 60th floor, where the challenge unit had already increased to seven veteran Four Rank Caliber Heavenly Serpent warships. Facing such a number of Heavenly Serpent warships, it was already difficult for the Cangqiong to continue hit-and-run and guerrilla tactics. It should be noted that even at the 59th floor, facing the joint siege of six Heavenly Serpent warships, he had just utilized the "Final Blessing" feature of the recently cooled down [Final Blessing] component. Considering this, Song Chi dismissed the idea of delaying further. The next second, his gaze shifted to the side where the [Purusa Zen Seal] component was located. As the only Golden Sanctuary Component on the Cangqiong, this component had always been Song Chi''s ultimate trump card, and now, it was time to use it. "Pusuo Time Realm, activate!" Subconsciously, Song Chi murmured. Immediately thereafter, the seven swiftly approaching Heavenly Serpent warships significantly slowed, nearly by ten times, and even the beam cannons they fired did the same. To the ordinary eye, this level of slowdown might seem ineffective, as these Heavenly Serpent warships had previously been cruising at the speed of light. Even slowed by ten times, their speed was still too fast to capture with the naked eye. But for Song Chi, it was different. To the eyes of the Cangqiong, the slowed-down Heavenly Serpent warships had too many vulnerabilities. Just like the Cangqiong at this moment, which appeared to them as if teleporting, each time it swooped near a Heavenly Serpent warship, the Flame Giant would rush out with the Divine-weaving Sword. Under the enhancement of the nearly Major Achievement Law of Fire, it could easily defeat these Heavenly Serpent warships, even if they activated the Heavenly Serpent Phantom Guard. In this way, during the 15 minutes of the Pusuo Time Realm''s duration, the seven Heavenly Serpent warships were successively crippled in this fashion. Of course, knowing some information about the trial, he did not fatally strike, just inflicted heavy damage. When the Pusuo Time Realm completely ended, the accompanying prompt sound also followed. [Congratulations on successfully passing the 60th level. Subsequent challenges will be extremely dangerous. Would you like to continue?] Song Chi, silent, his eyes flickering uncertainly, did not respond immediately. Most of the trump cards aboard the Cangqiong had already been used, and the chances of passing further challenges were not too high. What troubled him was that from the challenges of the dozens of levels before, it was clear that the trial of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall was structured such that every five sub-levels constituted one major level. Presently having just reached the 60th level, which equates to 12 major levels, if he could pass just one more sub-level, he could break into the 13th major level, which would significantly increase the rewards thereafter. After a long moment of indecision, just as the prompt sounded again, Song Chi gritted his teeth and said: Chapter 664 349: Trial Over_2 "Continue!" At the same time, within the Shaking Light Star Tower, the gathered silhouettes of over twenty people stood silent before the starlight projection. The entire hall of the Shaking Light Star Tower was enveloped in silence. Only after a long while, did a shadow finally speak up: "After ''Bai Mei'', is our Shaking Light Star Tower about to see another member capable of crossing two ranks in combat?" "Unlikely, of the twenty-plus of us, at least half have challenged the 61st level before, and only Bai Mei succeeded!" "He''s already in the 61st level, I wonder how long he can hold out!" ... In the pitch-black starry sky, the Cang Qiong remained silently suspended. Inside the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi''s gaze was fixed intently ahead, aware that this 61st level, being a brand new challenge, would likely involve adversaries vastly different from the previous 60 levels. Suddenly, Song Chi''s eyes flickered, his fists clenched subconsciously. Ten thousand meters ahead, a brand new Heavenly Serpent Warship slowly appeared. Looking at its size, significantly larger than the previous Fourth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warships, Song Chi muttered to himself: "A Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship plus a Fifth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon, huh..." He had imagined that the Eight-Armed Snake Demon in the 61st level would be terrifying, but he never expected it to be of Fifth Rank Level. Being a darling of the Starry Sea, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon, even one that was most likely newly advanced to the Fifth Rank, was still formidable compared to other Fifth Rank beings of the Starry Sea with profound experience. Song Chi reacted quickly. After a brief moment of shock and suspicion, he immediately pushed the Light Energy Aggregation Engine and the Phantom Thruster to their limits. Remember, he didn''t just activate them; he employed the two components'' "Light Energy Aggregation" and "Phantom Trace" features to push them into a state of extreme overload, not just a simple activation. After a few seconds of charging the thrusters, the Cang Qiong''s speed soared to its ultimate, with the Light Energy Aggregation feature''s 690% thrust boost, coupled with a 2000% speed increase from the Phantom Thrusters within 15 seconds, propelling the Cang Qiong to speeds tens of times faster than that of light. At the same time, ten nearly identical warship phantoms followed closely alongside the Cang Qiong, diligently confusing the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship in pursuit. Even with the intense speeds, the Cang Qiong left the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship far behind. However, the good times were short-lived. The Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship also had special acceleration methods, and while it lacked the terrifying burst capacity of the Phantom Thruster, as the Phantom Trace''s 15-second duration came to an end, supported only by the Light Energy Aggregation feature''s 690% boost, the Cang Qiong couldn''t maintain its lead. Half a minute later, much to Song Chi''s reluctance, the Cang Qiong was inevitably caught up to by the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship. An intimidating Fifth Rank Might swept over like a mountainous wave, instantly engulfing the entire Cang Qiong. Even with the protection of the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield and Neutron Star Core Armor components, Song Chi still felt as if he was shouldering a mountain thousands of feet high. Amidst this indescribable pressure, bursts of popping noises began emanating from his body. If he wasn''t mistaken, it was a sign that his bones were reaching their limit. But it wasn''t over yet. As the Cang Qiong''s speed dropped to its minimum, a petrifying beam of light shot from the bow of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship above. Compared to the previous petrifying beams of Fourth Rank Level, this Fifth Rank beam was much more terrifying. With just one hit, the Cang Qiong was almost completely immobilized, and had one been able to see its exterior, they would have discovered a layer of grey stone coating the entire surface of the warship, along with the Neutron Star Core Armora sign of petrification. Simultaneously, the gates of the Heavenly Serpent Warship above opened, and the Fifth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon extended its arm wielding a red Rock Spear, the muscles bulging with blackened red tissue. The Law of Earth at Middle Maturity Level flowed around the tip of the red Rock Spear, and the next second, the black and red massive arm thrust down decisively. A transcendent physique at the Fifth Rank Level, combined with the Intermediate Achievement in the Law of Earth, meant that the red Rock Spear descending from the sky encapsulated a terror-filled might that was beyond words to describe. The Starry Sea was howling, space was shattering. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi''s face turned pale; already enveloped by the Fifth Rank''s oppressive force, he now faced this lethal strike, one could imagine the astonishing pressure he was enduring. However, just then, the fear in his eyes suddenly vanished, and streaks of light flowed through his pupils. But ultimately, he focused all his attention on a single component. [Dome Sky Brain System]! "Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System, activate!" Following this command, the [Dome Sky Brain System] component began to flicker with an extreme silver light; the next second, Cang Qiong''s control was entirely taken over by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. At the same time, this silver High Rank Intelligent Brain boosted its computational speed to the limit. Thanks to its pinnacle calculations, all currently usable components aboard the Cang Qiong were combined, and within just an instant, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain had already determined the most perfect countermeasure. [Heart of Behemoth] [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] [Void Escape Orb] [Purusa Zen Seal] "Time Stop" [Neutron Star Core Armor] [Purusa Zen Seal] "Speed" [Neutron Star Core Armor] In the blink of an eye, multiple components were successively activated, and the result was a series of reactions. From the outside, the hull of Cang Qiong suddenly glowed bright red, as the "Behemoth Overlord Body" feature allowed it to break free from the petrification Binding. Then, a Sixth Rank Level Life Spirit Pressure emanated from the warship, specifically the "Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure" feature of the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon]. This sudden Sixth Rank intimidation shocked the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship and all the Fifth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons inside it. Taking advantage of their momentary stupor, Cang Qiong flashed to the vicinity of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship above with [Void Escape Orb], while the [Purusa Zen Seal] component''s "Zen Seal: External Time Stop" was activated, plunging the just-reacting Eighth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon back into a state of time stop. By then, the already cooled [Neutron Star Core Armor]''s "Neutron Star Fission" feature was also activated, and the high temperatures that descended face-on caused the hull of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship to start melting rapidly. But after all, it was a Fifth Rank Warship and possessed the Heavenly Serpent''s Blessing; merely instant million-degree temperatures were obviously not enough to take it down. Therefore, the [Purusa Zen Seal]''s other feature "Zen Seal: Inner Speed" was also activated, allowing the "Neutron Star Fission" to instantly cool down and be activated a second time, turning into a miniature Neutron Star form. Thus, with a double strike, they finally succeeded in melting a significant portion of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship. Yet, actually, the battle wasn''t over at this point; although the Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship had lost its combat capabilities, the Fifth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon inside it still preserved its Fifth Rank combat power. However, it seemed as if the Trial Space knew that the Cang Qiong also harbored the Fifth Rank combat power of Yanli Ju, no weaker than the Fifth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon, so what followed was that the Trial Space took the initiative to end this challenge. This also meant that Song Chi had successfully passed the 61st trial. "Phew!" Inside the Cang Qiong, the sound of Song Chi''s breathing was clear and distinct. The previous battle could not be described as anything less than thrilling, with Cang Qiong revealing all its cards, luckily, the end result was very favorable. Chapter 665 350: Gold·The Golden Holy Domain Component Revisited The heavy panting didn''t subside for a long time, and even though he had cleared the challenge, Song Chi''s mind was still subconsciously recapitulating everything that had just happened. Looking back on it now, the decision to first activate the "Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System" feature of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain System component was indeed the correct one. Under the overloaded computational efficiency of the silver Intelligent Brain, the Cang Qiong''s Dome Sky Brain made full use of the operational components available on the ship, executing maneuvers that could be described as smoothly flowing like clouds and water, and completed a reversal of the battle situation in just a few seconds. But one shouldn''t focus solely on this point, It was also important to note that Cang Qiong had played all its cards, and in the end, it had only managed to crack the shell of that Fifth Rank Heavenly Serpent Warship, and the inside Fifth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon wasn''t substantially harmed. If it weren''t for the Yanli Ju, an enslaved species of the same rank, the outcome could have been difficult to predict. Therefore, after replaying the entire scenario in his mind, Song Chi concluded that such way of confronting the enemy could only be used as a last resort in the future and not be employed lightly. For creatures at the Fifth Rank Level, one must remain extremely cautious and avoid any underestimation. While he was silently reflecting in his heart, a faint force of rejection suddenly descended. When Song Chi''s gaze returned to the area outside the warship, he found that during this moment of bewilderment, Cang Qiong had already appeared inside a majestic hall. Looking up through the ship''s external holographic projection, he saw an ancient star that shone with boundless starlight hanging high above the hall. Although it wasn''t too far from Cang Qiong in distance, it felt to Song Chi as though separated by endless space and time. This radiant ancient star seemed to hang in a distant Star River, illuminating the boundless Starry Sea with its dazzling light and suppressing the monsters and spirits lurking in the dark depths of the starry sky. "Shaking Light Star!" Subconsciously, Song Chi uttered three words. Although he had never seen the appearance of Shaking Light Star among the Big Dipper, his intuition told him that the eternal ancient star hanging above was the Shaking Light Star of legends, past and present. As if sensing his call, the ancient star hanging above the hall trembled slightly. Then, starlight began to gather before Song Chi''s eyes, eventually forming a starlight projection screen. The projection displayed lines of Torch script, recording his final trial results and the rewards. "Shaking Light Star Rank 32 challenger, your final clear count is 61, as determined by the Shaking Light Star Tower, your trial evaluation is 86, you may obtain 860% Star Tower Mall Points reward, plus double comprehension opportunity of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele for crossing two Great Ranks and an additional double Star Tower Points." "Shaking Light Star Rank 32 challenger, the current balance in your Star Rank account is as follows: Law Stele Comprehension Opportunities 6 (32), Star Tower Points 21672 {[(minor challenge reward 610 + major challenge reward 650) 860% 2]}" Reading this, Song Chi''s eyebrows rose. Mall Credits? He had thought the final challenge reward would be ready-made Starry Sea Oddities or High Rank Floating Land Origins, but it turned out to be Star Tower Mall Credits and comprehension opportunities of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele. In doubt, he tentatively asked, "May I know, what exactly are the Star Tower Mall Points and the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, and what are their uses?" In response to his question, another line of text emerged on the virtual starlight screen in front of him. "Star Tower Mall Points are the official currency of the Shaking Light Star Tower Mall and can be used to purchase items in the Shaking Light Star Tower Mall." "The Shaking Light Chaos Stele contains the Law and Dao of the Starry Sea Origin Law, the secret techniques, and other traditions handed down by generations of Star Masters in the Shaking Light Star Tower." After reading the reply, Song Chi''s eyes shone bright. "I have another question, I wonder what the connection is between the ''Big Dipper Hall'' and the ''Shaking Light Star Tower''..." Song Chi was about to ask his next question, but before he could finish, a force of rejection had already acted upon him. Above Green Moon Lake on the Dragon Spine Continent, in The Vault of Heaven. "Is this? They sent me back directly?" Confused, he quickly glanced at the Silver Token in his hand and then felt a sense of relief. "Strange Object: Big Dipper Hall Shaking Light Star Rank 32" "Quality: Silver" "Convertible: No" "Remarks: A mysterious ''Big Dipper Hall Shaking Light Star Tower'' Entry Token that, once activated, allows temporary access to the Big Dipper Hall Shaking Light Star Tower, which encompasses the highest order rules. Entrants can ensure absolute safety." The previous Shaking Light Star Rank had now quietly changed to the Shaking Light Star Rank 32, with previous restrictions such as activation limits and the ten-year time limit now all removed. Clearly, the previous token was just a Trial Challenge Rank, and after his successful clearance, it truly transformed into an Entry Token for the Big Dipper Hall. However, from its remarks, it seemed that there were actually seven different Star Towers within the Big Dipper Hall, and this was merely a member token for the Shaking Light Star Tower, meaning activation limited him to entering only the Shaking Light Star Tower. Thinking this, Song Chi didn''t dally and once again pressed the token to his brow. It was no joke, after struggling through challenges for over two months, with Cang Qiong having played all its cards and unable to recover to full strength for more than a year, it was only natural that he should obtain his rewards first. As the aura of the Seed of Torch swept over, the token in his hand shone brightly. In an unknown starry sky, atop the Starry Sky Great Wall of the ancient times, within the hall belonging to Shaking Light Star Tower, more than twenty ethereal figures stood silently. Their gazes, vague and flickering, were all cast toward the side where the Star Platform was located, waiting for a certain figure to appear. Chapter 666 350: Gold·The Golden Holy Domain Component Revisited_2 Even though more than ten minutes had passed, everyone''s hearts were still not at peace. The Torch Warship combines all kinds of wondrous oddities from the Starry Sea, and it''s common for them to fight beyond their rank. However, fighting beyond one''s rank doesn''t mean being able to kill an enemy of a higher rank, especially not when it''s two major ranks higher, and the opponent in question is the formidable Eight-Armed Snake Demon. Therefore, everyone was very curious about this new number 32 member of the Star Tower. As all eyes gathered, a new human-shaped projection quickly appeared amidst spatial fluctuations coming from the Star Platform. Without time to look around, Song Chi glanced down at his own body, which was condensed from ethereal light and had no physical substance, feeling rather uncomfortable, given that this was his first experience with projection. When his attention returned to his surroundings, his gaze shifted to the more than twenty figures in the great hall looking at him. However, there was no surprise in his eyes. After all, the Star Rank in his hand had already clearly indicated the number 32, so it wasn''t difficult to infer that there were already dozens of members within the "Shaking Light Star Tower" before him. As he stepped down from the Star Platform, the ethereal projections in the Star Tower Great Hall began to greet him actively. "Number 32, welcome to the ''Shaking Light Star Tower'' family. I''m number 22, Red Fox." "Welcome, number 19, Scorching Sun." ... Following a series of introductions, Song Chi nodded in response to each one. Through this initial interaction, he learned that there were a total of 30 members in the "Shaking Light Star Tower" including himself, with members number 5 and 14 having perished hundreds and even over a thousand years ago, respectively, their Star Ranks simply not yet reactivated. At the same time, members of the Star Tower would typically choose a nickname for themselves, although they could also use their real names if they preferred. After some thought, Song Chi also casually picked a term that had left a deep impression on him in his previous life. "Thank you all, you can call me ''Waking of Insects,'' and I look forward to learning from you all." In the great hall, the more than twenty figures nodded. Although ''Waking of Insects'' wasn''t very talkative, he was far more approachable than "Bai Mei," who was truly "aloof." After chatting with everyone for a while, Song Chi then asked, "May I know where the ''Star Tower Mall'' is located?" No one was surprised by this question. When they had first passed the Star Tower trial, hadn''t they all been eagerly searching for the Star Tower Mall, eager to see what good things this mysterious ''Shaking Light Star Tower'' had to offer? Finally, guided by the others, Song Chi arrived at a corner on the inside of the Star Tower Great Hall, where there was a mall window. After expressing his thanks, Song Chi focused his attention entirely on the contents of the mall window. This Star Tower Mall was laid out very similarly to the usual Torch LAN malls, with a vast array of goods neatly arranged from top to bottom. Song Chi scanned the offerings, with numerous items catching his eye. [Red Energy Shield] [Orange Top Rank Upgrade Fire Source] [Sixth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon Origin Double Pupil] [Silver Shipborne Engine] [Silver Oddity Weapon] [Starry Sky Plant "World Tree" Fifth Rank Fruit] For a moment, he felt a bit dizzy from the sheer number of items, each valuable in its own right. In just a short time, Song Chi had already seen several items he was quite keen on. For example, a silver-quality shipborne main cannon. Lance of Obliteration lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Spear of Retribution Feature 2: True Armor Piercing Feature 3: Double Strike Feature 4: Attack Power increased by 110% ... Required Points for Exchange: 3500 ``` Besides, there was a Gold Quality Energy Shield. Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Two Instruments Damage Reduction Feature 2: True Shield Feature 3: Energy Shield Shield Value additionally increased by 140% Feature 4: Shield Protection Value additionally increased by 140% Feature 5: Yin Yang Mutual Birth ... Exchange Required Points: 30000 Not to mention anything else, for this "Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield" component, Song Chi was extremely covetous. Compared to the "Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield" component, the attributes of this Gold Energy Shield were obviously more powerful. Its "Two Instruments Damage Reduction" feature didn''t have the limitation of the Five Elements Energy like the "Five Elements Cycle: Mutual Generation and Conquest" feature, reducing damage from the majority of energy attacks. Next, the "Yin Yang Mutual Birth" feature allowed the Energy Shield to naturally regenerate its Shield Value, and although there was some overlap with the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature''s effect, it could increase the speed of Shield Value recovery. However, regrettably, even if the result of the previous challenge was outstanding, his Star Rank account points were still not enough. With just over twenty thousand points, he could only exchange for a common Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. To exchange for this Top Rank Energy Shield, he was still a lot short. He sighed, and as he continued to scroll down, his eyes quickly caught another even more supreme Gold Component, and it was the Golden Engine that Cang Qiong had been in urgent need of. Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Energy Supply Efficiency additionally increased by 135% Feature 2: Engine Thrust additionally increased by 135% Feature 3: High Overload Burst Feature 4: All components loaded on the Warship that are of equal or lower quality than this component have their energy consumption reduced by 10% Feature 5: Antimatter Source Evolution Consumption: 50/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 940/s (Spectral Energy Points) Buffer after Overload: 30 minutes Spectral Energy Pool: 40000 (Can store forty thousand Spectral Energy Points) Upgrade Requirement: 40 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 4000 Spectral Energy Points {High Overload Burst: Consumes 80000 Spectral Energy Points, and the engine immediately enters a high overload state, Energy Supply Efficiency increases by 300%, Thrust increases by 300%, lasts for 10 minutes, buffer time 240 hours.} {Antimatter Source Evolution: This engine can slowly evolve by devouring high purity Antimatter Sources. When the amount of Antimatter Source devoured reaches a certain threshold, the Quality of this engine will be upgraded beyond Gold (Note: After evolving to the limit, this Feature can transform into a completely new Feature on its own).} Exchange Required Points: 45000 Leaving aside the first, second, and third features, which are essential for an engine component, what Song Chi valued were the fourth and fifth features. The fourth feature could collectively reduce the energy consumption of all the components on the loaded Warship. While a 10% reduction might seem small for now, when strengthened to the limit, it could significantly decrease the overall energy consumption of the Warship, which would be a terrifyingly effective thing for a Torch Warship. You know, by the time you get to the level of Fearless Ships and Star-Annihilating Starships, each component loaded on a Torch Warship starts in the triple digits. So many components place a severe test on the Warship''s energy supplying components. Yet this feature signifies that no matter how many components are loaded on the Warship in the future, it could work on all of them. In addition, the fifth feature, "Antimatter Source Evolution," was even more a strong point of this Gold Engine. Evolutionary features meant that this engine component had tremendous potential, with the possibility of evolving to higher qualities later. As for the Antimatter Source, Song Chi knew it must be extremely rare; otherwise, the part would likely have already been exchanged by other members of the Shaking Light Star Tower. However, he was different, with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at his disposal, his chances of collecting Antimatter Sources were far greater than other Torch Ship Captains. Yet, what gave Song Chi an even bigger headache was that the part was priced at 45000 Star Tower Points, which was still way beyond what he had in his Star Rank account balance. Thinking this, he unconsciously asked: "Besides trial challenges, are there any other ways to obtain Star Tower Points?" Hearing his question, a member beside him replied: "There are many ways to obtain Star Tower Points, such as hunting members of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization. However, this method is difficult to earn large amounts of points in a short time because Eighth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons or below do not count for points. Besides, you can also actively exchange with various special resources, Medium-High Rank Starry Sea Oddities and other items, and the Star Tower''s intelligence will assess the value on its own." ``` Chapter 667 351: The Final Exchange Choice "Is it possible to exchange various resources for points directly?" Hearing this, Song Chi''s heart surged with joy in an instant, because he remembered the [Tri-Eye Divine Light Cannon] in his hand that also boasted Golden Sanctuary Quality. This Star-Annihilating Cannon had been in his possession for over a decade, only the Cang Qiong could install it once it reached the Seventh Rank, which meant it might not be used for at least another thousand years. Song Chi had long considered trading it away; originally, he planned to leverage on the component, Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, and the Heavenly Ruins Market, to discreetly make his way to the Yaohan Kingdom to sell it. However, components of such quality would only be purchased by a few Overlord Level Annihilation Starship Captains of Yaohan Kingdom. Facing such beings, even with the Heavenly Ruins Market and the Enslavement Medal, Song Chi still couldn''t guarantee his absolute safety in completing the transaction, so he had always refrained from any action. But now the situation was different; with the backing of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall and the Shaking Light Star Tower, he did not believe he would face any mishap because of a single Golden Holy Domain Componentespecially since he''d already seen no less than five Golden Sanctuary Components in the Shaking Light Star Tower Mall to this point. Moreover, he clearly remembered that the entire Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall encompassed the highest order of rules; as one of the Seven Towers of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, members entering the Shaking Light Star Tower could be assured of absolute security, with no one capable of attacking them within its confines. Still, he had some doubts and humbly inquired further of the Star Tower seniors beside him. "We are all projecting into the Star Tower, right? How can we bring in those Strange Objects, Floating Land Origin, and special resources from the outside world?" He soon received a response. "That''s simple, although we enter as projections, the Ancestral Torch is still connected to reality. Starry Sea Oddities and Floating Land Origin can be brought into the Star Tower through the Ancestral Torch, while other special resources can be carried in during the physical login that occurs once a month." Talking about physical logins, the old members of the Star Tower explained further. "Physical login, as the name suggests, is to enter the Star Tower with one''s real body using the Star Rank; however, one can only physically log in once a month, and each time can only last for 24 hours. This time is cumulative; if you do not log in physically this month, you can do it twice the next month, which allows a cumulative stay of 48 hours in the Star Tower, up to a maximum of ten times." After hearing this, Song Chi nodded in realization, finally understanding it thoroughly. Then, amidst the puzzled gazes of the others, Song Chi hurried back to the login Star Platform and soon disappeared into the Star Tower. In a short while, Song Chi re-logged in and quickly headed straight toward the Star Tower Mall. Seeing his approach, a glint flickered in the eyes of the Star Tower elders. "Could it be..." They then witnessed, standing near the Star Tower Mall, a radiant light flickering on Song Chi''s forehead, and the next second, a dazzling golden light illuminated the entire Star Tower Great Hall. "A Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, and it seems to be a Golden Holy Domain Component too!" Immediately, many elders of the Shaking Light Star Tower internally exclaimed. It wasn''t that they were unaware of such things; as Torch Ship Captains who could successfully pass the Shaking Light Star Tower trials, which one among them wasn''t an individual of astonishing combat power? It could well be said that the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower, let alone the members of all seven towers of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, were either from profound backgrounds or had had some tremendous, heaven-defying strokes of fortune, and all had quite formidable innate talent. Taking the current thirty members of the Shaking Light Star Tower, for example, not to mention that each had a Golden Sanctuary Component on their Flagships, at least seventy percent did have them, and the others also had Silver Legend Components as their trump cards. Therefore, for the elders of the Shaking Light Star Tower, their amazement was not so much at the Golden Holy Domain Component itself but at the fact that Song Chi currently was only at the Third Rank Level. After all, the weakest among the present elders were senior Zhulu Warship Captains, with no shortage of Fifth Rank Battleship Captains and Fearless Captains. "It seems ''Waking of Insects'' possesses no lowly real-world identity. The question is whether he is a direct descendant of some major faction. Is he from the immortal powers of the Four Great Super Empires or the top lineage of a Kingdom? "Yet it''s also possible he acquired it exploring in the Alien Star Domain and finding remnants of a high-level Starry Sea Civilization..." While everyone speculated, Song Chi had already placed the [Tri-Eye Divine Light Cannon] in front of the Star Tower Mall. "How many Star Tower Points can this Golden Star Annihilator Cannon be exchanged for?" After posing the question, though his ethereal visage showed no changes in expression, deep down, he was extremely nervousafter all, this determined whether he could exchange for the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine component. Up above in the Star Tower Great Hall, stars twinkled, and soon, a starlight screen projected by the Star Tower''s intelligence appeared before Song Chi. [Golden Star Annihilator Cannon, identified as originating from the Tri-Eye Civilization, one of the ten Overlord Level Civilizations; with attributes being considered top rank among cannons of the same type, with a determined purchase value of 25,000 Star Tower Points.] Seeing the number 25,000, a look of resignation crossed Song Chi''s eyes; after all, he had been hoping that the Golden Star Annihilator Cannon could fetch around 30,000 Star Tower Points or so. The offered price was evidently much lower than expected. However, his eyes quickly shifted to delight. The 30,000 points were after all mere conjecture on his part. Cannons, especially ship-mounted ones, were amongst the most common components, and the Star-Annihilator Cannon had its limitations. Getting 25,000 points for the exchange was already quite good, and Song Chi estimated that if he indeed went to the Yaohan Kingdom to sell it, the final price would at best be equivalent to around 20,000 Mall Credits. Chapter 668 351: Final Exchange Choice_2 The key was that with these additional 25,000 Star Tower Points, he had enough to exchange for that highly coveted Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine component. After considering for a moment, he quickly made a decision. "Confirm to exchange this Golden Star-Annihilating Cannon for Star Tower Mall Points!" As he said this, the Tri-Eye Divine Light Cannon in his hand suddenly disappeared, and at the same time, the Shaking Light Star Rank he wore also changed, from the original balance of 21,672 points directly increased to 46,672 points. After confirming the change in the points balance, his gaze shifted once again, focusing back on the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine product in the Star Tower Mall. "Are you sure you want to spend 45,000 Star Tower Points to purchase the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine component?" "Confirmed!" Subsequently, the balance of 46,672 points instantly reduced to 1,672. Seeing the change in his Star Rank balance, Song Chi felt a slight twinge in his heart, as this was equivalent to the points for two standard Golden Sanctuary components. However, he quickly came around; compared to two standard Golden Sanctuary components, the value of this Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine, which could evolve beyond the golden quality, was clearly higher, not lower. If it weren''t for the "Antimatter Source" resource being hard to find, Song Chi estimated that the value of this golden engine would definitely not be less than 60,000 Star Tower Points. After obtaining this golden engine component, Song Chi immediately absorbed it into the Ancestral Torch. Although he knew that no one inside this Shaking Light Star Tower could take action, it still involved a higher Golden sanctuary quality component, and he naturally needed to be more cautious. Beside him, a group of Star Tower elders saw that Song Chi had exchanged for the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine, and a hint of surprise flickered in many people''s eyes. At this moment, the owner of Shaking Light Star Rank number 3, codenamed "Corpse Dog," spoke up: "Waking of Insects, youngster, everything in our Shaking Light Star Tower Mall is recycled at equivalent value. If later you feel it''s hard to collect that ''Antimatter Source,'' you can exchange this component back to the mall. The Star Tower''s intelligence will still accept it at 45,000 points without any deduction!" This person was clearly afraid that Song Chi might get confused by the "evolvable" words and kindly reminded him that if he later felt it wasn''t worth it, he could exchange it back at no cost. Moreover, being one of the few Fearless Captains among the members, when he addressed himself as a youngster, Song Chi did not feel any displeasure but bowed in thanks: "Thank you, Elder Corpse Dog, for your advice. I''ll keep it in mind, and if I feel it''s necessary, I''ll certainly exchange it back at the earliest opportunity to buy a part that''s more suitable for me." After that, he continued to check other items in the mall; at the moment, he still had 1,672 points, which could be used to exchange for a few red components. If he added something more, even purchasing a silver component wasn''t impossible. About a few minutes later, Song Chi slowly shook his head; decent silver components started at least at 3,000 points, and his 1,672 points just weren''t enough. As for adding something more, all he had on him right now were some High Rank Floating Land Origins, which were urgently needed for later, so he naturally couldn''t use them to exchange for mall credits. In the end, Song Chi chose two red quality components. Black Gold Ram lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Armor Break additionally enhanced by 80% Feature 2: Doubles the durability of the ship''s bow area when installed on warships Feature 3: Dark Gold Charge Consumption: 25/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Adds a retractable black gold ram to the bow, toughness +600, Armor Break +600. No need for charge or buffer Upgrade Requirement: 20 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 2,000 Spectral Energy Points, Black Gold 100kg {Dark Gold Charge: In the state where the Black Gold Ram is apparent, 5000 Spectral Energy Points can be consumed, and the warship will instantly charge in a designated direction at 200% of cruising speed, striking enemy units with double the collision damage, with the effect lasting 5 seconds and a cooldown time of 24 hours.} Required Points for Exchange: 400 Given Song Chi''s personality, he clearly kept his distance from close combat with the warships, but the reason he chose this ram component was that when used in combination with the "Neutron Star Fission" feature, it could achieve an effect greater than the sum of its parts. Imagine first using the Black Gold Ram to tear through the enemy''s armor, scale armor, and other defenses, then activating [Divine Binding Chains - Imitation] to prevent their escape, and finally transforming into a miniature neutron star form. These three components together would undoubtedly create a powerful effect. Besides this component, Song Chi also exchanged for a Red Quality Soldier Figurine Tree component. Fallen Angel Soldier Tree lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Dark Erosion Feature 2: Fallen Angel Soldier Combat Power additionally increased by 80% Consumption: 500 per (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Fallen Angel Soldiers (summon ten lv0 Fallen Angel Soldiers, the soldiers are undead, can exist indefinitely, and once dead, can only be resummoned after 24 hours.) Upgrade Requirements: 20 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 2000 Spectral Energy Points, 20 Zero Rank Life Cores {Dark Erosion: The attacks of the Fallen Angel Soldier Figurines contain the ultimate Dark Attributes, causing damage inflicted on units to be eroded by the power of darkness, continuously corroding the inner flesh, energy, and bones of enemy units.} Required Points for Exchange: 500 This Puppet Soldier Statue component was naturally to replace the [Fire Peony Soldier Figurine Tree] component, which was already far behind the pace of the Cangqiong, barely qualifying even as cannon fodder. Now with a better option before him, Song Chi did not hesitate to replace it. With these two components accounted for, Song Chi''s remaining Mall Credits were only 772 points. With these points, he then exchanged for 5000 Titanium Crystals + 100 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin + 2 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. After this, his Mall Credits were completely depleted. It was unfortunate that even in this [Shaking Light Star Tower], Titanium Crystals and High Rank Floating Land Origin were not freely exchangeable. Over 10 years, only a maximum of 5000 Titanium Crystals and 100 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin could be exchanged, otherwise Song Chi would have preferred to forgo those 2 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin in exchange for more Titanium Crystals and Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. For a significant time after, Cangqiong wanting to advance to a Zhulu Warship would obviously take a considerable amount of time, meaning he wouldn''t need the Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin anytime soon, and it would be better to exchange it for the critically needed Titanium Crystals. Having depleted all the points in his Star Rank Account, Song Chi finally managed to suppress the restlessness in his heart. There was no help for it; the Star Tower Mall held numerous enticing High Rank Components, and without depleting all the credits in his Star Rank Account, Song Chi would inevitably think about these tempting High Rank Components. Now that all his credits were spent, he would not be able to purchase these components for a long time to come, and with no expectations left, naturally, he would stop pondering over them. Refocusing his attention away from the Star Tower Mall panel, Song Chi chatted with the Star Tower elders while carefully observing the specifics of this [Shaking Light Star Tower]until now, he hadn''t properly examined the tower due to being busy using the Star Tower Mall Pointsincluding this section of the [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall] known as the [Shaking Light Star Tower]. [Shaking Light Star Tower] not only has this first level hall, according to the elders, but also has a second and third level. The second level is said to be where the [Shaking Light Chaos Stele] is located. Song Chi was extremely curious about the [Shaking Light Chaos Stele], as during previous introductions by the Star Tower''s intelligences, this relic was left by previous [Shaking Light Star Masters] and is a relic imbued with the laws of Dao. However, currently, Song Chi had no intention of heading directly to the second floor, as he had just completed his trial and his spiritual state was not good. According to the Star Tower elders by his side, every opportunity for comprehending the Chaos Stele is precious, and all who successfully pass the trials only have three chances. If they wish to obtain more chances later, they would have to undertake tasks issued by the [Shaking Light Star Tower], and typical tasks do not reward opportunities for Chaos Stele comprehension. Chapter 669 352: Colorful Myth - [Civilization Great Wall] As for what specific task would be rewarded with the opportunity for comprehension of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, the Star Tower elders did not elaborate in detail. Because the level of difficulty varies with each task and there isn''t a clear boundary, it all depends on the Star Tower intelligence, or perhaps the Star Master. Besides that, the Star Tower elders also emphasized that it is better to comprehend the Shaking Light Chaos Stele when one''s Spiritual Force is stronger, as the effect will be more potent. Upon this point, Song Chi only hesitated for a moment before making arrangements for the future. At present, his Spiritual Force had just achieved Twelve Uses with One Mind. Compared to other Cruiser Captains, he may have a certain advantage, but it wasn''t enough. It just so happened, that not long ago he had discovered the Holy Dragon Continent. If he could eliminate the Indigenous Evil Gods of the Holy Dragon Continent and acquire as much Blood of the Evil God as possible, his Divine Thought State Spiritual would greatly increase. Then, to comprehend the Shaking Light Chaos Stele would be the best choice. In addition to the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, the people also introduced to Song Chi the history of the Shaking Light Star Tower beneath their feet. Torch Humanity exists for 124,000 years, and the first-generation Star Master of Shaking Light, having obtained the approval of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, established the Shaking Light Star Tower on the border of the Xian Qin Divine Dynasty. Over the subsequesnt nearly 200,000 years, the Shaking Light Star Tower has always stood on the frontier of Torch Human Civilization and has faced the vanguards of numerous Starry Sea Alien Civilizations. 150,000 years ago, Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster collided with the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Galaxy Cluster, leading to a standoff between the two top-notch High-Level Civilizations; 120,000 years ago, the Four Great Super Empires of Torch united to lay down one of the foundations of their Civilizational defense: The Starry Sky Great Wall. Since then, the Shaking Light Star Tower has stood atop the Civilization Great Wall, and in the past hundred thousand years, countless Eight-Armed Snake Demons have perished at the hands of the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower, including a Domination Level Eight-Armed Snake Demon and over a hundred Sixth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons. Hearing this explanation, Song Chi felt quite stirred. Knowing that even Domination Level Eight-Armed Snake Demons could be killed, one could imagine the power of the Shaking Light Star Tower below their feet. Additionally, what he was most curious about was the "Civilization Great Wall," the so-called foundation of civilization defense mentioned by everyone. What exactly was the magnitude of this Starry Sky Great Wall that warranted the joint efforts of the Four Great Super Empires of Torch and was qualified to be called one of the ultimate foundations of civilization? It seemed as if the elders guessed Song Chi''s thoughts as they led him toward the great gate of the Shaking Light Star Tower. This action filled Song Chi''s heart with anticipation. Soon, as a group of figures emerged from the Star Tower''s great gate, the strands of anticipation and curiosity swirling in Song Chi''s gaze abruptly dissipated, replaced by profound shock. Before his eyes lay a Great Wall that stretched endlessly, like a Starry Sea dragon lying across the boundless Starry Sea; this Law Great Wall, impossible to see in its entirety from one standpoint, glistened with Colorful light, with endless Laws of the Origin of Earth built into each of its Eternal Stone Bricks. Standing upon it, Song Chi felt an indescribable sense of security and solidity in his heart. Beside him, the still Fearless Captain "Corpse Dog" spoke softly. "This is one of the great Strange Objects of our Torch Human Civilization''s fortune, formally named the Civilization Great Wall, a Colorful Myth-quality Starry Sea Oddity. Youngling, take a guess, how many Light-Years does this Civilization Great Wall span?" Song Chi''s eyes focused, his heart beating at an exceptional rate. Colorful Myth! This was another level of Strange Object Quality he had heard since the Golden Sanctuary Quality. The sheer awe-inspiring nature of the term ''myth'' instinctively stirred his soul. Was the next level after Golden Sanctuary Quality the Colorful Myth, or was there another Rank of Strange Object Quality in between? Upon hearing the inquiry from Senior "Corpse Dog," Song Chi''s mind whirled, and after pondering for a moment, he ventured a guess, "Tens of millions of Light-Years?" He thought his answer was already grand enough, but those beside him among the Star Tower members chuckled and shook their heads. "Could it be up to a hundred million Light-Years?" Corpse Dog stopped teasing, and with a light chuckle and a shake of his head, provided the answer. "It is said that the current diameter of the Civilization Great Wall has reached five hundred million Light-Years, practically encompassing the entire conflict frontline between the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster and the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Galaxy Cluster within it, and it is rumored that this is not even the limit of the Civilization Great Wall." Song Chi sharply inhaled in astonishment. A Starry Sky Great Wall spanning five hundred million Light-Years was beyond his ability to imagine. As thoughts raced, Song Chi gazed downward at the Colorful Great Wall beneath his feet, covered with the Law of the Origin of Earth. It took dozens of seconds before the Seed of Torch in his mind presented an Attributes panel. [Strange Object: Civilization Great Wall] [Quality: Colorful/Lower Rank] ??? Clearly, this was merely a Starry Sea Oddity, not a ship Component, but even so, its astonishing effects were enough to make it one of the cornerstones for a top-notch High-Level Starry Sea Civilization. Even without specific data labels, Song Chi could clearly sense that by merely standing on the Civilization Great Wall, all of his Attributes were enhanced to varying extents. One could only imagine that even summoning a Torch Warship with one''s true body to battle here would result in an all Attributes enhancement. Moreover, key to note was that this was a Great Wall stretching across an immeasurable number of Light-Years; the number of Torch Captains it could amplify was unimaginable. Chapter 670 352: Colorful Myth - [Civilization Great Wall]_2 In addition to this, the defensive power of the Civilization Great Wall itself is extraordinarily terrifying, according to the elders of the Star Tower, even a Dominator Level Eight-Armed Snake Demon can''t cause destructive damage to the Civilization Great Wall, and this Starry Sky Great Wall is still continuously advancing toward the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Galaxy Cluster on the opposite side. Such an incredible effect of the Strange Object, completely worthy of its name as a "Colorful Myth" Quality. However, Song Chi was curious about the fact that this Colorful Myth Quality Strange Object seemed to be divided into several levels, and the Civilization Great Wall beneath his feet was just a lower-rank Colorful Strange Object. Regarding this, Song Chi was eager to ask more, but at that moment, a surging energy fluctuation came suddenly from the side of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon River System Communities opposite the Great Wall. Approaching the edge of the wall, all the projections cast their gaze toward the distant starry sky. Song Chi''s eyes became focused once again. In the depths of space at the edge of his field of vision, a steel giant only slightly larger than the original Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship was rushing forward, bringing with it an army of Heavenly Serpent Warships numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Song Chi''s gaze primarily gathered on the super-gigantic steel warship right in the middle of the countless Heavenly Serpent Warships. The volume of this giant steel warship was astonishing, yet its shape was clearly different from the regular Heavenly Serpent Warships, though at the bow position there was also a distinct sculpture of the Heavenly Serpent, its volume and shape of the hull were completely different. Knowing that it was likely Song Chi''s first time on the front lines of a civilization battlefield, a Star Tower elder at his side took the initiative to explain to him. "That''s a special warship of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization, we call it the Heavenly Serpent Mothership, but this is just the smallest model of the Heavenly Serpent Mothership, capable of carrying more than a million standard Heavenly Serpent Warships at once, and it can deploy the million Heavenly Serpent Warships inside in a very short time, thus converging the power of a million standard Heavenly Serpent Warships to cover the enemy unit from all directions with devastating firepower." While quietly thanking the senior member beside him, Song Chi''s vision roamed back and forth over the battlefield. At the same time, he also saw that the figures of many Torch Warships soon appeared above the massive Great Wall beside him. Although these Torch Warships did not have the same numbers as the Heavenly Serpent Warships in the distant starry sky, there were also more than a hundred thousand of them. The moment they spotted the grouping of the Heavenly Serpent Mothership among the distant Heavenly Serpent Warships, these more than a hundred thousand Torch Warships appeared on the Great Wall at the fastest speed, and throughout, they remained orderly, without a hint of panic. Among these warships, there were three Fearless Ships stretching a hundred thousand meters in length, more than ten Battleships over ten thousand meters long, and more than a hundred Zhulu Warships. Song Chi frowned, feeling that something was not quite right. This lineup, though impressive, seemed vastly outnumbered compared to the terrifying fleet of Heavenly Serpent Warships in the outer starry space. At his side, the voices of the Star Tower members explained once more. "This is a Royal Fleet from the ''Frandy Kingdom''. Don''t be fooled by their smaller number of warships; with the support of the Civilization Great Wall, as long as they do not take the initiative to attack, facing enemies several times, even ten times greater than their own Heavenly Serpent Fleet, they won''t be under too much pressure." Hearing this, a lot of the confusion in Song Chi''s mind was cleared up, but not completely. He turned to the Star Tower members beside him and asked, "At the front lines of the civilization battlefield, shouldn''t there be more volunteer civilian Torch Ship Captains? After all, the number of organized military fleets is limited, isn''t it? Why..." He hadn''t finished speaking, but all the Star Tower members understood what he meant. "Quite simple, the position of the Shaking Light Star Tower is movable, because we recently received secret news that this stretch of the Great Wall on the frontier of the ''Frandy Kingdom'' might suffer a fierce attack from the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization, which is why our Shaking Light Star Tower proactively moved from the main battlefield to this place!" "Not only that, but all seven Star Towers under the jurisdiction of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall can relocate." Hearing this, Song Chi finally understood completely. "Do we need to take action now?" At his side, the oldest member of the group, "Corpse Dog," shook his head gently. "There''s no rush. Let''s see how things go first. The ''Civilization Great Wall'' is not as fragile as you imagine. If it''s just a lower-rank Heavenly Serpent mothership, it can''t shake this part of The Great Wall under our feet." ... As the members of the ''Shaking Light Star Tower'' were talking, the approaching group of Heavenly Serpent warships in the distant starry sky already made their next move. Tens of thousands of Heavenly Serpent warships surrounding the Heavenly Serpent mothership activated the charging of several Heavenly Serpent main cannons on each ship, with over a million beams converging and lighting up the entire dark starry sky in an instant. The next second, millions of Heavenly Serpent main cannons blasted simultaneously. Millions of beams swept across, and Song Chi, witnessing such a scene for the first time, subconsciously slowed his breathing, and his heartbeat also slowed down at that moment. However, facing this astonishing number of beams, the ''Civilization Great Wall'' underfoot was not entirely passive. An array of colors shone above the wall as a tumult of the Origin Law of Earth surged, and then a palpable Law Light Screen condensed over the entire wall, which stretched for several light-years. Song Chi looked up at the sky-covering Law Light Screen and thought to himself, "Perfection Tier of the Law of Earth!!" Back in the Dusk Star Domain, he had personally felt the Major Achievement Law of his ancestor, and the power of the Law emanating from the Law Light Screen above was even more formidable by comparison. That''s why Song Chi was certain it was the Perfection Tier of the Law of Earth. Conveyed by a Starry Sea Oddity, this was the Perfect Law carried by a "Colorful Myth Quality" Strange Object. Boom boom boom! Endless beams fell upon the Law Light Screen, creating ripples across its surface. One could see that even the Law Light Screen, formed by the Perfection Tier of the Law of Earth, was rapidly dimming, apparently struggling to withstand the attack of a million Heavenly Serpent main cannons. Song Chi could guess the reason for this outcome. Although it was the Perfection Tier of the Law of Earth, the wall''s current diameter extended over five hundred million light-years, and such an extensive fortified line couldn''t possibly be impregnable everywhere. If that were the case, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization would have nothing to fight for and would simply wait for the Torch Human Civilization to steamroll over them. Quickly, the Law Light Screen dimmed completely and then shattered. But just before it did, the Royal Fleet of the Frandy Kingdom on the wall also launched a full-scale counterattack. Nearly two hundred thousand shipborne main cannons, hundreds of super main cannons, and countless shipborne secondary cannonsterrifying firepower began to cover the distant starry sky of the Heavenly Serpent warship group. Boom boom boom! Amid the intense explosions of gunfire, occasionally a Heavenly Serpent warship would be completely obliterated. They did not have the protection of the Law Light Screen like the ''Civilization Great Wall''; their only protection was the phantom of the Heavenly Serpent. But under the terrific concentration of firepower, any unlucky Heavenly Serpent warship targeted by a barrage could only fall amidst the endless gunfire. Song Chi made a quick estimate; the number of Heavenly Serpent warships that had fallen in this round of artillery exchange was no less than twenty thousand. In contrast, on the side of the Frandy Kingdom''s Royal Fleet, with the Law Light Screen and the Warship Energy Shields, only a few hundred escort ships were silenced. The ratio of casualties between the two sides reached a staggering 1:100. Chapter 671 353: Group Amplification Component - Shaking Light Star Approaches Of course, Song Chi was aware that this was just the first wave. After the Law Light Screen had collapsed, there would be no more Perfect Law of Earth Light Screens in the short term to guard them, and the battle damage ratio would drastically decrease. However, it was fair to say that it would never reach the extent of 1:1, given that the "Civilization Great Wall" itself provided an enhancement to all attributes of the Torch Warships. The Energy Shields and Warship Armor of the Torch Warships in the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet would be more or less strengthened. Under these circumstances, it was clear that the Torch Humanity held the advantage. It wasn''t long before the second round of artillery bombardment from both sides had arrived. As Song Chi had thought earlier, without the protection of the Perfect Law of Earth Light Screen, the battle damage in the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet began to rise sharply, quickly dropping from 1:100 to about 1:10, and finally stabilizing around 1:4. This battle damage ratio might seem acceptable since one''s ship was exchanging for four enemy ships. However, the reality was grim; the fleet commanders of the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet had gloomy faces, clearly struggling to accept this outcome. After all, their entire fleet consisted of only 100,000 warships. If this continued, even if they lost their whole fleet, more than 100,000 Heavenly Serpent Warships would still remain on the enemy''s side. However, there was nothing they could do, as this was considered a normal battle damage ratio. The "Civilization Great Wall" did provide attribute enhancement, but the disparity in the number of warships was evident. Under such vast differences, maintaining such a battle damage ratio was indeed solely reliant on the mythical prowess of the "Civilization Great Wall"; how could they ask for more? After the second round of warship bombardment, the Frandy Kingdom Royal fleet had nearly lost one-twentieth of its ships. Should this continue, the balance of the battlefield would clearly tip further toward the side of the Eight-Armed Snake Demons. Faced with this situation, inside the flagship of the most senior Sixth Rank fearless flagship of the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet, a member of the Frandy Kingdom''s Imperial Family and a Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captain had a thought. Before the third round of bombardment arrived, he activated a special component on the flagship. Guardians of the Stars lv70 Quality: Silver Feature: Guardians of the Stars Feature 2: Warship Hull Strength Doubled ... {Guardians of the Stars: Consumes 500,000 Spectral Energy Points, can link up to a hundred thousand affiliated warships, linked warships have their Energy Shield Shield Value and firepower increased by 50%, duration 40 minutes, Cooldown Time 720 hours.} With the activation of this component, the Energy Shields on the surface of the Royal Fleet''s Torch Warships visibly brightened. Seeing this, a member of the star tower muttered: "Group amplification component, and it can enhance nearly a hundred thousand warships at once; it seems this fleet commander holds a high position in the Frandy Kingdom Imperial Family." "Such group amplification components are extremely rare, let alone one that can enhance a hundred thousand warships at once. It must be at least a Silver Quality group amplification component." ... Amidst the quiet discussions, the third round of artillery fire from both sides had arrived. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The loud rumbling sounds erupted again, but with the enhancement from the Silver Quality group amplification component, the battle damage on the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet side was visibly reduced. Despite nearly 5,000 ships sinking in the previous round, this time only just over a thousand were lost. Meanwhile, on the side of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Fleet, nearly forty thousand Heavenly Serpent Warships were blown up this round, bringing the battle damage ratio back to around 1:40. Deep in the starry sky, the Eight-Armed Snake Demons, having noticed the use of the amplification component by the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet, were not foolish. They stopped directly clashing with the Frandy Kingdom Fleet and instead started to pull back, hoping to run out the time of the unknown group amplification component. Contrary to them, the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet seized the opportunity, fully utilizing the firepower components on the flagship to inflict maximum damage on the Heavenly Serpent Warships as much as possible. Inside the Royal Fleet flagship, a conflicted look crossed the face of the seasoned Sixth Rank captain. Given the current situation, it was clear that chasing down the enemy with the fleet would yield the best results. However, he feared that a rash pursuit could lead them into a trap set by the Eight-Armed Snake Demons. Once they left the range covered by the "Civilization Great Wall," all enhancement effects would vanish. If ambushed under such circumstances, his entire fleet could face a catastrophic defeat. With this thought, he glanced once more at the towering Star Tower bathed in starlight below, recalling the previous proactive warning from the Shaking Light Star Tower. Thus, he ultimately suppressed the impulse in his heart, maintaining the fleet''s formation and opting not to pursue. Time passed, and over half an hour later, sensing a drop in firepower from the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet, the Heavenly Serpent Mothership, still commanding over five hundred thousand warships, approached again. The Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization and Torch Humanity had been in a standoff for over a hundred thousand years. They had long figured out the basic mechanisms of the Torch Warships and knew that such high-level amplification components had long cooldown times. This boldness informed their decision to approach without reservation. But just then, the previously diminished firepower suddenly soared, and in an instant, the casualty rate of the entire Heavenly Serpent Warship fleet remained significantly high. Above the Civilization Great Wall, inside the main control room of the Fearless Flagship of the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet, a cold smile flickered in the eyes of the pale-skinned Sixth Rank seasoned captain. Chapter 672 353: Group Amplification Component - Shaking Light Star Arrival_2 The "Blessing of the Stars" component indeed lasted forty minutes, but his flagship carried yet another warship component that boosted this effect, raising the duration of the fleet enhancement from 40 to 50 minutes. Previously, in order to make the Eight-Armed Snake Demons relax their vigilance, he had deliberately ordered the fleet to tone down its attack power, and indeed, the Eight-Armed Snake Demons fell for the trick. Unfortunately, the additional ten minutes only resulted in the sinking of tens of thousands more Heavenly Serpent Warships, most of which were low-rank, and did not decisively affect the battle situation. At the same time, seemingly infuriated by the maneuvers of the Royal Fleet of the Frandy Kingdom, the Heavenly Serpent Mothership, which had always hung unobtrusively behind the warship group, suddenly underwent a bizarre transformation. The Mothership, nearly a hundred thousand kilometers in length, had its steel hull plates eerily open and close simultaneously, and in the next second, dense arrays of warship deployment portals covered the entire Heavenly Serpent Mothership, followed by a massive surge of brand-new Heavenly Serpent Warships. "The loaded Heavenly Serpent Mothership, damn it, we were deceived, it was a fully loaded Heavenly Serpent Mothership." Watching the number of Heavenly Serpent Warships in the distant starry sky explosively increase to a million in such a short time, and still, it didn''t stopthe Heavenly Serpent Mothership continued to launch even more warships, eliciting exclamations of shock from several Star Tower elders nearby. Before this, almost everyone thought that the initial appearance of over six hundred thousand ordinary Heavenly Serpent Warships was all that the Heavenly Serpent Mothership had deployed. It turns out everyone was wrong; those six hundred thousand warships were merely a diversion, and that Heavenly Serpent Mothership was indeed fully loaded. Even the well-trained Royal Fleet of the Frandy Kingdom, under that vault of heaven, seemed somewhat flustered at the moment facing nearly one and a half million attacking Heavenly Serpent Warships. Inside the Fearless Flagship, a senior sixth-rank Torch Ship Captain from the Frandy Royal Family intended to seek help from the Shaking Light Star Tower as more than one and a half million Heavenly Serpent Warships launched their attack across the distance in the starry sky, the frightening barrage of over three hundred Heavenly Serpent beams firing simultaneously was a sight that made one''s scalp tingle. Helplessly, the senior sixth-rank Torch Ship Captain from the Royal Family could only hastily issue orders in the fleet officer group chat to defend with all their might, while he immediately activated the ship''s silver warship armor''s defensive features, and simultaneously, a giant flame-red phoenix phantom emitting a mystical aura appeared, enveloping the entire flagship. Silver energy shield + silver warship armor + the "Phoenix Mysterious State" secret technique of the Frandy Royal Family, each individually could be considered the pinnacle of defense in the outside world, yet even combined, the senior sixth-rank Torch Ship Captain still felt utterly cold, with no sense of security whatsoever. That was over three million Heavenly Serpent Main Cannon beams converging, and even golden-quality defense measures might not be entirely foolproof at this moment. However, right then, the senior figure of the "Corpse Dog" in front of the Shaking Light Star Tower suddenly took action. His entire body shifted with spatial fluctuations and in the next second vanished. By the time Song Chi and others noticed, he had already walked out from behind the Star Tower in his true form. The engines roared! The owner of the No. 3 Shaking Light Star Rank had summoned his Ultimate Dreadnought. The hundred thousand-meter-class Dreadnought transformed rapidly, morphing into a hundred thousand-meter-tall Mythical Mecha Giant. The golden spear held in the hands of the Mecha Giant shone brightly, and its mighty presence unreservedly spread in all directions. But this was not the end, as impressive as the Ultimate Dreadnought armed with the golden oddity weapon was, it was insufficient in the face of three million Heavenly Serpent Main Cannon beamsafter all, those beams were also from fifth and sixth rank levels of Heavenly Serpent Warships. The Corpse Dog''s greatest reliance has always been not himself but the Shaking Light Star Tower behind him. As the owner of the No. 3 Shaking Light Star Rank, and also a sixth-rank Limit-level Dreadnought Captain, he had the right to mobilize some of the mighty powers of the Shaking Light Star Tower. The moment the Mythical Mecha Giant appeared, the towering Shaking Light Star Tower behind him also began to shine with dazzling starlight. Inside the Mythical Mecha Giant, Corpse Dog''s thoughts shifted. In the next second, the infinite starlight shining from behind began to rush rapidly towards the Mythical Mecha. "Shaking Light Star Descends!" With a murmured word, in the next second, the endless starlight violently surged from around the Divine Light Mecha Giant, shooting straight up into the depths of the starry vault. Hiss! On the "Civilization Great Wall" below, Song Chi stared up at the vault of heaven, only to see a gigantic void crack tens of thousands of kilometers in diameter tear across the pitch-black starry sky. Countless stars emerged from this void crack, as if something was descending through it into this starry sea. The starlight was dazzling, almost lighting up the whole dark starry sky. Song Chi had never imagined that what descended from that terrifying space crack was an ancient star. In the scene before him, a hundred-thousand-meter Mech Giant stood under the vault of heaven. The Mech Giant, with an ancient star above its head and holding a golden spear, looked like a Lord of the Stars standing in the starry sky, suppressing everything with its endless starlight. This scene made one''s blood boil and left a deep impression in his heart. A true man should be like this! This was the only thought that emerged in his heart at the moment. While Song Chi gazed at the vault of heaven, unwilling to divert his gaze even for a second, a Star Tower member''s explanatory voice reached his ears. "The Corpse Dog has summoned the might of the ''Shaking Light Star Tower'' to enhance itself, and has also used our fundamental secret technique ''Shaking Light Star Descent.'' With extremely high compatibility, it can display such might!" Song Chi slightly gathered his spiritual focus and asked, "Can all of our members summon the power of the ''Shaking Light Star Tower'' to enhance themselves? How can I cultivate the ''Shaking Light Star Descent'' secret technique?" "Technically, as long as one can withstand the power of the Shaking Light Star Tower, all ''Star Tower'' members can summon the power of the Shaking Light Star. However, the reality is that at least a Battleship Captain can achieve this, and even then, only a trace can be summoned; otherwise, the body will inevitably fail to bear the burden. As for the ''Shaking Light Star Descent'' secret technique, one just needs to comprehend the ''Shaking Light Chaos Stele'' to have a chance of understanding it." After hearing these explanations, Song Chi largely understood. Looking up, as the projection of the Shaking Light Star descended, the infinite starlight covered the Royal Fleet of the Frandy Kingdom, immediately enhancing the defense capabilities of all warships and their energy shields'' values to a certain degree. As for those more than three million Heavenly Serpent Main Cannon beams, the situation was the complete opposite. Under the countering of the infinite starlight, the attack power of these million beams was somewhat reduced. However, despite Corpse Dog''s full effort, he was just one person after all and could not truly turn the tide of the battle. Boom! Boom! Boom! Soon, endless explosive impacts emerged above the "Civilization Great Wall." Despite being quite a distance away, Song Chi could still feel massive energy shockwaves constantly surging toward him, and being only a projection, he couldn''t employ any defensive measures. At his side, a group of Star Tower members spoke up: "Alright, we should return to the tower now. With the Corpse Dog''s intervention, there won''t be significant casualties on the Frandy Kingdom Royal Fleet''s part. Given the scale of this disturbance, the support fleet from behind should arrive quickly. This battle won''t last much longer, and we don''t have much else to do." Hearing this, everyone nodded, and Song Chi also returned with them to the interior of the Star Tower. However, though he had returned to the tower, his agitated heart was far from calm. Chapter 673 354: Return and Warship Enhancement, Song Mingsong Officially Steps into Fourth Rank The golden oddities, Shaking Light Star Tower, Civilization Great Wall, the Heavenly Serpent Mothership... all of these things should not have been within Song Chi''s reach at his current level, and yet, because of a "Shaking Light Star Token," he had managed to bypass these class barriers in a little over two months. From this it was clear, the value of the "Shaking Light Star Token" in his hand. However, what disappointed him was that despite having asked his fellow Star Tower members for news about the Yaohan Kingdom''s "Northern Sphere Heavenly King Manor," he had not received any information related to Shen Youran. It seemed that the token was purely something that girl had left him, to quickly boost his strength and status. With this thought, the longing he felt in his heart grew more intense, yet there was nothing he could do except forcefully suppress it. Not long after, the bombardment outside the Star Tower gradually subsided. As everyone had expected, with such a commotion, two other fleets from the Frandy Kingdom tasked with coming to the aid of various sections of the Great Wall quickly arrived. Finding no need to continue the battle, the Heavenly Serpent Mothership decisively left with more than 1.5 million Heavenly Serpent Warships. Overall, this was merely an insignificant skirmish on the front line of this civilization''s battlefield. Although the total losses on both sides exceeded 100,000 warships, compared to a true civilization group battle, these losses were not even a splash. When the old members of the Star Tower casually expressed this assessment, Song Chi''s eyes could not help but twitch subconsciously. For him, this sort of fleet combat was already the largest scale of battle he had ever witnessed, but it was considered insignificant by the veterans of the Star Tower. After a brief moment of astonishment, he quickly adjusted his mindset. Because no matter how he looked at it, as a member of the "Shaking Light Star Tower," he was likely to often experience battles of this magnitude in the future. When the "Corpse Dog" returned to the Star Tower, Song Chi took the initiative to say farewell to everyonethere were still many things waiting for him to deal with. Before leaving, he had wanted to ask about the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine." He already possessed an "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine," and he planned to propose to his family to use the "Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring" component first, then remove the red engine, which had been enhanced to the limit of Fifth Rank, without any damage. But before that, he naturally had to find someone to take it over in advance. However, after some thought, he decided not to rush and deactivated his login status. A level 59 red engineperhaps someone in his family might need it. If not, it would not be too late to ask the other members of the "Shaking Light Star Tower" later. Additionally, he could also offer it to his grandfather. Although the current ship body of the "Furious Battle Mad Lion" was only purple, one must not forget that he had obtained two strands of Orange Ascension Fire Source from a Fire Elemental Life, including one strand of Orange Top Rank, which could directly help his grandfather advance to the Orange Torch Seed. However, regarding this, he was still somewhat hesitant. It was fine to give the Orange Top Rank Upgrading Fire Source to his grandfather, but the Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin he himself had was not sufficient, as there were quite a few Fifth Rank components that urgently needed reinforcement on the Cang Qiong. Thus, he preferred to trade the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine" at a fair price, perhaps with a discount of a dozen or twenty strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, with all Third Rank and below provided for free. He believed many Torch Ship Captains would be willing to trade. In the Dragon Spine Continent, the Cang Qiong, having its spiritual connection return to reality, began to rapidly descend. In the main control room, Song Chi didn''t rush to use the Quantum Communication Bracelet to apply to his family for usage of the "Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring." Instead, he continued to examine the "Shaking Light Star Token" in his hand. A virtual screen had emerged on the silver token, displaying information that was quickly changing. "Shaking Light Star Tower" [Number 17 "Yulong": @Number 32 "Waking of Insects", Sister can''t get away, so I can only send my congratulations to our new Star Tower member here!] [Number 26 "Mystic Fox": Likewise, I''m really sorry, I also welcome brother Waking of Insects to the big family of Shaking Light.] [Number 3 "Corpse Dog": How''s it going "Yulong"? Do you need our help?] [Number 17 "Yulong": Thank you, Uncle. I''m still holding on for now!] ... [Number 32 "Waking of Insects": Thank you.] Indeed, this was a communication group chat ability similar to a Communication Bracelet, and while it lacked derivative functions like video projection or voice calls, it allowed the Star Tower members to freely communicate across the vast expanse of the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster, a capability far beyond the Quantum Communication Bracelets of the Song Family. After putting away the "Shaking Light Star Token," Song Chi then opened the family Quantum Communication Bracelet and directly sent a message to the family''s senior group chat, which contained only a few dozen people. "A lv59 ''Red Shipborne Engine,'' if any Clan Elders are interested, please contact me privately." Half an hour later, inside the body of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. Following the activation of the "Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring" component by the Fourth Rank Heritage Zhulu Warship, Song Chi soon removed the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine" component without any damage. Once the warship was recalled, the component was handed over to "Song Xuanfeng," a Clan Elder already waiting there. He was an elder ancestor of The First Direct Lineage, and his flagship, the "Supreme Profound Spirit Calming Ship," had always been fitted with an orange engine. Song Chi had received a message from him right after releasing his own message, and Song Xuanfeng took the initiative to contact him. In the end, Song Chi discounted thirty strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin and also included all of the Floating Land Origin necessary for enhancing below Third Rank. Chapter 674 354: Return and Warship Enhancement, Song Mingsong Officially Steps into Fourth Rank_2 Even so, the clan elder still felt a pang of regret when he brought out over two thousand Titanium Crystals and several hundred strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, as this was no small resource after all. However, upon thinking about how his flagship could soon be equipped with a lv59 Red Engine, the fleeting expression of pain on his face quickly faded. When the "Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring" was activated, he had seamlessly dismounted the Orange Engine from his own warship and was now ready to install the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine." ... Green Moon Manor, personal courtyard underground warship summoning room. Having acquired the resources from Clan Elder Song Xuanfeng for trading the "Light Energy Aggregation Engine," he immediately returned to his vein. With nearly eight thousand Titanium Crystals in hand, and no shortage of Fourth Rank, Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, or Law Stones, he was eager to begin another round of enhancements for the Cangqiong. First and foremost, the component to be enhanced was the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine," a Gold Sanctuary Component. Without any hesitation, after spending a total of 2,655 Titanium Crystals, 340 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, and one strand of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi directly upgraded this Golden Sanctuary Component to lv50. Originally he had wanted to upgrade it to lv59, but realizing he had already used up a third of his Titanium Crystals, he had to forcibly dismiss this idea; there were still many components that needed enhancing. Even so, at lv50, the efficiency of the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine" was already far surpassing that of the previous "Light Energy Aggregation Engine," and combined with the boost from the "Multi-function Converter," the energy surplus of Cangqiong had reached a terrifying level. Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine lv50 Quality: Gold Feature: Energy supply efficiency increased by an additional 240% Feature 2: Engine thrust increased by an additional 240% Feature 3: High Overload Burst Feature 4: All warship components of equal or lower quality than this component consume 35% less energy Feature 5: Antimatter Source Evolution Consumption: 845/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy supply: 46,512/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload buffer: 30 minutes Spectral Energy Pool: 1,000,000 (can store one million Spectral Energy Points) Upgrade Requirement: 5 strands of Floating Land Origin (Fifth Rank), 300,000 Spectral Energy Points {High Overload Burst: Consumes 80,000 Spectral Energy Points, immediately puts the engine into a high overload operational state, increases energy supply efficiency by 900%, increases thrust by 900%, lasts for 80 minutes, cooldown time of 12 hours.} Following the upgrade of this Golden Sanctuary Engine, Song Chi proceeded to enhance the "Black Gold Ram," "Fallen Angel Soldier Statue," and "Chapter of Shadow Descension" components. Without a doubt, the "Black Gold Ram" and "Fallen Angel Soldier Statue" were straightaway enhanced to lv50. Once enhanced to the Fifth Rank, the "Fallen Angel Soldier Tree" component needs no elaboration, as it can now summon the Eighth Wing Fallen Angel Soldier Statues of Fifth Rank level, with considerable combat power. The crucial part was the "Black Gold Ram;" the attributes of this component had undergone significant changes. Black Gold Ram lv50 Quality: Red Feature: Armor Break increased by an additional 170% ... Effect: Adds a black gold ram at the bow of the ship that can be freely retracted or extended, black gold ram toughness +3600, Armor Break +3600. No need for charging or buffering Upgrade Requirement: 3 strands of Floating Land Origin (Fifth Rank), 60,000 Spectral Energy Points, 10 tons of black gold ``` {Dark Gold Charge: While the Black Gold Ram is in a manifested state, it consumes 80,000 Spectral Energy Points to instantly perform a fierce charge in the designated direction at 700% cruising speed, doubling the collision damage against enemy units, lasting for 30 seconds, with a cooldown time of 12 hours.} After reaching the fifth rank, the destructive power of the ram had become terrifyingly amplified; if paired with other suitable components on the Cang Qiong, it could unleash unimaginable damage. As for the "Chapter of Shadow Descension" component, Song Chi hesitated for a while before only enhancing it to lv40. Firstly, because it was unlikely he would use this component in the short term, and secondly, because he had consumed a bit too much Titanium Crystal and needed to save some. The main change upon enhancing this component to the fourth rank was the improvement of the "Shadowfall Medal" feature. {Shadowfall Medal: Consumes 40,000 Spectral Energy Points and one intermediate Dark Energy Crystal to condense a Shadow Medal. When within 5000 (25002) light-years of the equipped warship, holding this Shadow Medal allows one to actively summon the warship''s projection to descend, lasting for 25 minutes, with the current number of Shadow Medals that can be condensed: 6/6. (Note: The Shadow Medal will automatically break after one use.)} The maximum projection distance was increased from 1000 light-years to 5000 light-years. Although this distance was insignificant compared to the vast Starry Sea, Song Chi was quite satisfied, after all, it was only an orange component. To strengthen these three components, a total of 3,990 Titanium Crystals were consumed. Now, he only had 1,700 Titanium Crystals left, and these were all he had to enhance other components. As for which components to enhance, the choice was simple: the "Neutron Star Core Armor" and "Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield" were naturally the first choices, on top of which the warship''s main cannon should not be neglected. As the enemies facing the Cang Qiong became increasingly stronger, he always felt that the firepower of the various components of the warship seemed a bit inadequate; a further enhancement was necessary. The first to be enhanced was not the Energy Shields or Warship Armor, but the "Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon". As for the "Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon," this orange main cannon was no longer worth further enhancing, and Song Chi planned to replace it eventually. Shortly, 1,305 Titanium Crystals were used, and the red quality "Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon" was directly enhanced to lv59. After that, Song Chi used 255 Titanium Crystals to enhance the "Neutron Star Core Armor" from lv50 to lv52, and spent another 154 Titanium Crystals to enhance the "Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield" to lv51. By then, he had used up all of the more than eight thousand Titanium Crystals he had, returning to his situation before liberation. However, what replaced it was an all-around improvement in the attributes of the Cang Qiong. Inside "Chicang''s No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm," standing under the "Silver Apple Mother Tree" that had returned to fifth rank level, Song Chi shook his head and quietly sighed. The "Secret Realm Accelerator" feature had always been activated immediately upon cooldown; however, the fifth rank level "Silver Apples" were far from maturing so easily, which delayed his desire to quickly upgrade those purple components on the Cang Qiong. As for the "Light of Law Tree" and "Space Law Tree" behind him, they also had yet to bear fruit again; their cycles were nearly as long. ... At the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi resumed his usual cultivation routine. He wanted to visit the Holy Dragon Continent or explore fragments of the Immortal Realm Continent, but with all his trump cards on the warship essentially in cooldown, he was not willing to take risks. He planned to cultivate peacefully at home for over a year, waiting for all his trump cards to recover before embarking on the next steps. However, he had to seriously consider the subsequent arrangements for the Holy Dragon Continent flagship. A fifth rank Starry Sea Floating Land with multiple indigenous Half-Step Sixth Rank Evil Gods; if he was to explore and hunt alone, it would undoubtedly take a long time. If he reported the Floating Land''s information to his clan, with the help of the clan elders and ancestors, they could harvest and develop the Holy Dragon Continent at the fastest speed, but in doing so, the share of Blood of the Evil God he could receive would be significantly reduced. With both options having their gains and losses, he had to make a clear decision. ... At the Green Moon Manor, in the courtyard where Song Shan and his wife resided. In the pavilion at the center of the courtyard, Song Chi and Song Mingsong sat opposite each other. Feeling the rich Fourth Rank life pressure emanating from his grandfather, a look of joy appeared in Song Chi''s eyes. "Congratulations, Grandfather, on breaking through to the Fourth Rank in the Guidance Technique and joining the ranks of official Zhulu Warship Captains." Hearing Song Chi''s congratulations, Song Mingsong''s face revealed an unmasked smile. Sixteen years after the Furious Battle Mad Lion advanced to a Zhulu Warship, he had finally ascended to a Fourth Rank Starry Sea Lifeform. From now on, he would be a true Zhulu Warship Captain without the need for any pretext. ``` Chapter 675 355: The Initial Display of Power of the Space Wormhole Generator Strictly speaking, this period of time wasn''t considered long. Typically, it would take decades for a Torch Ship Captain to break through with the Guidance Technique after their flagship was promoted to a Zhulu Warship. Song Mingsong had managed to complete his breakthrough so rapidly not only because of his solid foundation but also due to the full support of his line. According to what Song Chi knew, two years ago his second uncle had fortuitously obtained an eight-thousand-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl during an exploration in the Alien Star Domain. He then directly gave it to Song Mingsong. With the help of the Deep Sea Clam Pearl, Song Mingsong had been able to advance to Fourth Rank. Thinking it over, Song Chi asked, "Grandfather, have you decided which Law you want to pursue?" Without any hesitation, Song Mingsong directly answered, "The Law of Fire!" Without surprise, given Grandfather''s character, Song Chi had already guessed this in his heart and wasn''t worried. In the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, there were six Law Steles, one of which was the Law of Fire Stele. The family ancestors had clearly achieved considerable success in the path of the Law of Fire, which spared Grandfather many detours. "Speaking of Law Comprehension, Xiao Chi, your grandfather has already successfully transformed into the Divine Thought State Spiritual. I am just emerging from seclusion to prepare for entering the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. I intend not to venture out for the next ten years, so please pay more attention to matters within our line." Song Chi nodded, hesitating for a moment before deciding to share the information about the Holy Dragon Continent with his grandfather. The moment he heard about the Blood of the Evil God, Song Mingsong''s eyes brightened. If he could absorb one or two strands of the Blood of the Evil God, it would undoubtedly help him in comprehending the Law of the Primordial Secret Realm. However, he quickly suppressed this thought and began to analyze the pros and cons from various angles for his grandson. "From a normal perspective, it''s naturally best for our Tenth Direct Vein to schematize alone and try to secure all the benefits of the Holy Dragon Continent for ourselves. But we can''t overlook the forthcoming war of expansion with the Yaohan Kingdom. If our Tenth Direct Vein explores on its own, we can keep all the gains of the Holy Dragon Continent, but this would mean slow realization over the next hundred or even several hundred years." "If we report this to the family, the members of our entire line may be able to increase their own strength over the next forty years or so, which could enhance their safety and profits in the upcoming expansion war. There are pros and cons to both paths; the specific choice is up to you, Xiao Chi." Hearing his grandfather''s further analysis, Song Chi already had an answer in his heart. After all, besides these considerations, he had an invisible benefit, which was the Spirit Serpent Sect already organized by the Cold Moon Snow Python. Song Chi learned through Mind Sound Transmission that after over two months of development, the Spirit Serpent Sect had become the only official church in the Black Soil Duchy. Bolstered by a wealth of faith, the Cold Moon Snow Python, newly ascended to Fourth Rank, showed signs of further enhancement in strength. However, due to the limited population of the Black Soil Duchy, it wasn''t enough to propel a substantive breakthrough. The Spirit Serpent Sect had reached a limit at this stage and could only consider expansion towards neighboring countries. But the Black Soil Duchy''s adjacent countries each had their own established churches. If the Spirit Serpent Sect spread rashly, it might provoke the enmity of the indigenous deities behind those sects. With this in mind, once the Song family hunted down all those Evil Gods, there would be no restrictions to the expansion of the Spirit Serpent Sect. Song Chi could even imagine a future where the Spirit Serpent Sect became the largest cult on the entire Holy Dragon Continent. Should that time come, the promotion of the Totem Spirit Columns would no longer be an illusion. The Cold Moon Snow Python might even break directly into Fifth Rank. With these thoughts, Song Chi no longer hesitated. Both men stood up together and boarded the Cangqiong to head for Dragon Spine Divine Mountain. Song Mingsong did not recall the Furious Battle Mad Lion. This trip was for comprehending Law and cultivating secret technique in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm; he wouldn''t need a Torch Warship. The Zhulu Warship was still parked over the Fourth Rank Origin Eruption Eye on Green Moon Island. It was suppressing the Origin Eruption Eye while autonomously refining the Primordial Blood within a Fourth Rank Peak Ancient Corpse. This Fourth Rank Peak Ancient Corpse was something Song Chi had acquired from the Ancient Starry Sky Battlefield sixteen years ago. The Furious Battle Mad Lion had been refining it for the past sixteen years. Originally he brought out eleven bodies; now, over a decade later, seven remained. As for the four drops of Fourth Rank Peak Primordial Blood extracted, they were now being kept on the Cangqiong. Including the first drop, Song Chi now had five drops in his possession. Dragon Spine Divine Mountain, inside the Clan Ancestral Hall. Song Mingsong had been taken to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm by Song Xuancang. Having just advanced to Fourth Rank, he was now in his Law Amplitude Phase. This was an opportunity that every Torch Ship Captain had only once in their life; it was naturally better to enter the Dragon Spine Secret Realm to comprehend the Law as soon as possible. Now, only Song Chi and the Prime Ancestor were left in the Ancestral Hall. Upon hearing the words "Evil God" from Song Chi''s mouth, even the two-thousand-year-old Song Shiyuan showed a flicker of astonishment in his eyes. The blood of a Half-Step Sixth Rank Indigenous Evil God was still effective even for a Fifth Rank Torch Ship Captain like him. After confirming the authenticity of what Song Chi had said, he directly asked, "A Fifth Rank Peak life-form Starry Sea Floating Land, containing a Half-Step Sixth Rank Indigenous Evil God, this is no small feat. What reward would you like?" Chapter 676 355: The Initial Display of Power of the Space Wormhole Generator - Part 2 Hearing this, Song Chi, who had already considered his options, quickly replied, "Coming back to you, Prime Ancestor, I wish to obtain a considerable quantity of the Blood of the Evil God. Moreover, the Spirit Serpent Sect of the Black Soil Duchy on the Holy Dragon Continent is a creation of the enslaved species under my command. I hope the family can also promote the expansion of the Spirit Serpent Sect while at it." Upon hearing this, Song Shiyuan gave a slight nod, displaying no emotion of difficulty. He then continued, "These are merely the basics. As a member of the family hierarchy, the family naturally will not shortchange you. Let''s do this, the family will provide an additional batch of rare resources specifically for the Tenth Direct Vein." Song Chi certainly would not refuse this offer and nodded repeatedly in agreement. He was then about to leave the Ancestral Hall to summon the Cang Qiong and report back to the family; in the end, all that was required was for him to personally take a group of Clan Elders and a transfer warship to the Holy Dragon Continent. However, at that moment, the Prime Ancestor suddenly spoke, "There''s no need to use a Space Beacon for deployment now. Just provide the external coordinates of the Holy Dragon Continent, young Chi." Song Chi: ??? Song Chi was full of doubts in his heart; it was his first time hearing that visiting an Alien Star Domain only required specific Star Domain coordinates. You see, Star Domain coordinates were entirely different from Space Beacons. The Torch Warships'' trans-dimensional deployment had never possessed the ability for precision placement like a Fixed-Point Launch Pad''s pinpoint coordinate deployment. But despite his doubts, he had no intention of questioning it, for after all, the Song Family had a lineage nearly three thousand years old, and it wasn''t lacking in various foundations. He just needed to follow the Clan Elder''s instructions; in any case, the Prime Ancestor wouldn''t make empty promises. After providing the Spatial Coordinates for the Outer Domain of the Holy Dragon Continent, he was dismissed by the Prime Ancestor. This was actually to his liking, as the Cang Qiong still had various trump cards that hadn''t finished cooling down, and there was nothing better than being able to stay peacefully on the Dragon Spine Continent. And not long after he returned to the Green Moon Manor to continue his cultivation with the Guidance Technique, the family''s high-level discussions also commenced. Within the Ancestral Hall, a rich glow enveloped the entire Great Hall, completely isolating it from the outside. Even if other powers on the Dragon Spine Continent had meddled, they would not be able to detect what the Song Family leadership was discussing at this moment. In the Starlight Great Hall, many Fourth Rank Torch projections sat solemnly on the ancient bronze seats around the hall, with Song Shiyuan''s voice echoing in the space. "As for the arrangements for the Holy Dragon Continent, my view is to directly employ a Strategic Component, the Space Wormhole Generator, to establish a direct connection between the Dragon Spine Continent and the Holy Dragon Continent. Otherwise, relying solely on transfer Warships going back and forth could drag on indefinitely." "I agree with the Prime Ancestor''s opinion. That is a Fifth-Level Peak Starry Sea Floating Land, even stronger than our Dragon Spine Continent by a margin. To assimilate it within the next few decades, we must use the Space Wormhole Generator to carve out a wormhole that leads directly to the Holy Dragon Continent." "I think it''s feasible. If we can also refine part of the Floating Land Origin Core from that slice of the Holy Dragon, our Dragon Spine Continent could quickly reach the Fifth-Level peak and even ascend to a Sixth-Level continent before the Chenxing Yin Continent." ... As the discussions ensued one after another, someone suddenly interjected, "I find the allocation for the Holy Dragon Continent unreasonable. Although that youngster Song Chi reported the news, he did not personally participate. Isn''t it a bit too generous to award him so much Blood of the Evil God?" As soon as these words emerged, the entire Great Hall fell into a silence, as the numerous projections around looked almost simultaneously towards the Clan Elder of the Second Direct Lineage who had spoken. However, before there was further debate, Song Shiyuan spoke faintly from the other side, "The juniors below are willing to report these matters to the clan because they trust the clan enough. If we were to skimp on their portion in such matters, wouldn''t we be disheartening them? If any junior from your Second Direct Lineage were to proactively report information of this level regarding the Floating Land, the clan would similarly not deduct a single bit!" Upon hearing these words, although the tone was rather gentle, a chill went through the hearts of the Clan Elders, knowing that the Prime Ancestor had already made up his mind. If anyone dared to scheme in this aspect now, they would inevitably face the thunderous wrath of the Prime Ancestor. At the same time, the projection of the Clan Elder from the Second Direct Lineage trembled slightly, not daring to say more. In reality, he didn''t have any other thoughts. It was mainly because he was among the last of his clan to be promoted to Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain, and he had limited seniority in the clan. There weren''t many Indigenous Evil Gods on Holy Dragon Continent, and he feared that if Song Chi took too much, there would be nothing left for the other elders when it came time to share. Dragon Spine Continent, Zhuifire Plains. With the prearranged activation of the super-large Combined Illusion Realm, everything inside the Zhuifire Plains was isolated from the outside world. Above the sky of the Zhuifire Plains, the Prime Ancestor of the Song Family, who had just returned from the Phantom Spirit Clan Star Domain, directly summoned his Flagship. The appearance of the Fearless Ship, spanning a hundred-thousand meters, eclipsed nearly half the sky over Zhuifire Plains in an instant. Without any hesitation, inside the main control room of the Fearless Ship, the Song Family Prime Ancestor directly activated the [Space Wormhole Generator] Component on the warship. After its Enhancement to Seventh Rank, the maximum communication distance of this component had reached an astonishing three hundred billion light-years. To put that into perspective, a normal river system community spans just about one billion light-years, meaning this component could possibly connect to more than thirty river system communities. As Song Wujiang designated the spatial coordinates provided by Song Chi as the destination of the wormhole, the [Space Wormhole Generator] Component began to flicker with dazzling golden light, indicating that the Star Domain of those coordinates was within 300 billion light-years from Dragon Spine Continent and within the operational range of the [Space Wormhole Generator] Component. Buzzing sounds! Intense spatial fluctuations began to rise, and the entire super-large Combined Illusion Space trembled at a distance. Fortunately, this costly space wasn''t any cheap construct, as it was produced by one of the Four Great Super EmpiresChi Yu Divine Dynasty. Even facing the spatial fluctuations generated by the Seventh Rank Golden Holy Domain Component, it showed no signs of collapse. Over time, the space above Zhuifire Plains took on the form of a huge vortex, and eventually, a space wormhole passage with a diameter of hundreds of thousands of meters appeared in the sky. Once the spatial wormhole fully condensed, the voice of Song Wujiang from above quickly spread. "Song Shiyuan will stay and hold the Zhuifire Plains, to prevent any hostile forces from taking this opportunity to move against our Dragon Spine Continent. Everyone else, follow me to meet the Evil God of Holy Dragon Continent. A Fifth Rank being, daring to claim to be a God, is utterly ridiculous!!" With the words of the Clan Prime Ancestor falling, the dozens of Zhulu Warships that had been waiting there ignited their engines and charged into the vast spatial wormhole above. The ordeal was far from over. Following them were three Primary Mobile Warstars, these terrifying steel beasts were the main Combat Power for securing the wormhole exit. Besides, the Song Family had also previously summoned tens of thousands of regular Starships. However, right now, they did not follow the team into the spatial wormhole. The combat power of these regular Starship fleets was limited; their primary mission was to take over resource development on the entire Fifth Level continent after the Song Family''s peak Combat Power had completely conquered Holy Dragon Continent. After all, that was a Fifth Level peak continent even larger than Dragon Spine Continent. If they let all the Torch Ship Captains go over for development, it might necessitate deploying nearly half of the Torch Ship Captains under the entire Song Family''s jurisdiction. That could throw the whole clan into chaos, especially given Song Chi''s thousands of years of accumulation; there was more to govern than just the Dinghai Star Domain. Moreover, the reason for deploying only over a hundred thousand regular Starships was simple; the Clan Elder''s high-level secrecy agreement-equipped Components could only contract that many people. The reason for insisting on signing this secrecy agreement was straightforward. An innocent man incurs guilt by possessing a treasure. The value of the [Space Wormhole Generator] Component was too great; such that even with the Fearless Ship Corporation overseeing it, the Song Family dared not reveal any information about it, for fear it would certainly bring disaster. Facing a Golden Quality strategic level Component of this magnitude required the security of a Star-Annihilating Starship to ensure absolute safety. Chapter 677 356: Fall of the Evil God · The Sky Bleeds ``` PS: I wrote it incorrectly before; the item that enhances spiritual power is the Essence of Spiritual Origin, not the Blood of the Evil God. I''ve already corrected it upfront, just mentioning it here. ... Unknown Star Domain, Holy Dragon Continent. Deep within the Vault of Heaven, just outside the battered peak-level Fifth Rank Floating Land Shield, a spatial wormhole hundreds of thousands of meters in diameter had just formed. The native evil gods that had already merged with the Floating Land Origin Core of the Holy Dragon Continent could detect this anomaly immediately from their position atop this Floating Land. They possessed an omniscient and omnipotent force. Floating Land''s Origin Rules surged atop the shield, enormous arms formed of unknown forces unleashed mighty energy outwardly. While they did not know the exact cause behind the massive spatial conduit, instinct told them that they could not simply ignore the existence of this wormhole; otherwise, the entire Holy Dragon Continent would face catastrophic ruin. Clearly, this was not a scenario they desired to see unfold. As beings that had partially merged with the Floating Land Origin Core, assimilating themselves into the very will of the Holy Dragon Continent, destruction of the continent would mean their own demise first. Amid the rush of laws, the already fragile void accelerated its fracture. However, when these tens of thousands of meters long rule-arms touched the wormhole''s passageway, the terrifying energy they carried seemed to meet its natural predator and failed to make even a splash. Inside the wormhole''s space, a cold snort sounded. "To think of striking outward after assimilating the Floating Land''s Origin Rules? Seems a bit too ambitious!!" The speaker was none other than Song Wujiang. The coordinates previously provided by Song Chi were not in this location adjacent to the Floating Land Shield but rather in the Starry Sea outside the spatial fragmentation zone. The reason why the wormhole''s endpoint was located here is that Song Wujiang, based on Song Chi''s given direction, had deliberately moved the coordinates deep into the spatial fragmentation zone, right next to the Holy Dragon Continent''s Floating Land Shield. Why did he dare to do this? The primary reason was because he was certain these indigenous evil gods, having assimilated the Floating Land Origin Core, could not significantly impact the outside world. Besides, he was also confident in the wormhole. A Seventh Rank Level Golden Sanctuary Component enhanced to this extent couldn''t be easily destroyed if it truly deserved the title of Golden Sanctuary. As for why place the wormhole''s end right next to the Floating Land Shield, that was the simplest reason. Do not think that because the Cangqiong had effortlessly crossed this spatially fragmented zone, the dangers of these several-thousand-kilometer-long, extremely short areas should be overlooked. The Cangqiong could pass through easily owing to its multiple spatial resistance enhancements and strong protection from its Silver Quality Energy Shield and Red Warship Armor. If it were another cruiser navigating this fragmented zone, the chance of sinking would not be less than 50%, and even more so for ordinary starships within the Torch Humanity, where the chance of sinking could exceed 99%. Thus, this was also to facilitate the subsequent entry of these ordinary starships from his group into the Holy Dragon Continent for various developments. It wasn''t long before the Fearless Ship appeared, followed by two battleships and dozens of Zhulu Warships, and then three fearsomely intimidating Mobile Warstars emerged from the wormhole. Given that the endpoint of the wormhole was not far from the Holy Dragon Continent''s Floating Land Shield, those evil gods, because of their own reasons, could not strike outwards themselves; however, don''t forget that there were numerous Fifth Rank Dragon Knights on the Holy Dragon Continent. Should these native beings rush out of the continent and get close enough to wantonly destroy the wormhole, it could significantly impact the passage. These three Mobile Warstars were specifically intended to prevent such incidents. Although Primary Mobile Warstars are only equivalent to Fourth Rank units, that is due to their agility. In terms of firepower and defensive capabilities, they far exceed Fourth Rank, capable of holding against several Fifth Rank dragons for a while, thereby waiting for reinforcements from the Song Family''s higher-ups. Once everything was arranged properly, Song Wujiang issued the command to move. The Fearless Ship, measuring a hundred-thousand meters in length, took the lead, charging through a giant fissure in the Floating Land Shield into the interior of the Holy Dragon Continent. As the warships entered the Holy Dragon Continent, these so-called evil gods finally were able to strike freely. However, their proud semi-Half-step Sixth Rank power appeared so pale and weak before the Seventh Rank Level Silver Energy Shield. After several ripples, there was no further effect. Watching the changes in his flagship''s Energy Shield Shield Value, Song Wujiang''s calm face did not show any emotion. Compared to the many crises faced over the past three thousand years, this level of attack was merely commonplace in his eyes, unworthy of significant attention. However, for these evil gods that acted through the Floating Land Origin Core Rules, he was not in a hurry to counterattack, or rather, there was no straightforward way to retaliate. These indigenous evil gods had assimilated themselves into an intangible existence akin to the will of the Floating Land, making them not so easily killed or even harmed unless one knew the method to do so. But this problem naturally wouldn''t impede the people of the Song Family. As a prominent family within the high echelons of advanced civilizations in the Starry Sea that had stood for thousands of years, Song Family''s information repository was beyond the imagination of ordinary civilizations. Torch Humanity''s civilization, with a heritage spanning over three hundred thousand years and countless zillions of Torch Humanity citizens, had encountered countless civilizations during their explorations in the Alien Star Domain, including those with a divine spirit belief system. ``` Chapter 678 356: Fall of the Evil God · The Sky Bleeds_2 In the data officially released by Torch Human Civilization, there was a clear record stating that to slay those Divine Spirits in faith-based civilizations, the key was to find the Divine Artifacts they used to collect and utilize the Power of Belief. Then, by performing a reverse positioning, they could accurately and swiftly locate where their spiritual bodies resided, thereby executing a decisive kill. In the main control room of the Fearless Ship, Song Wujiang was currently holding an object, the "Nightmare Fang" Strange Object that Song Chi had previously obtained. It was a part of the Nightmare Sect''s Sacred Object, the "Book of Nightmares." This broken pendant, had it been obtained by an ordinary Torch Ship Captain, would naturally not suffice to reverse-engineer the location of the Nightmare Evil God''s spiritual body. However, Song Wujiang was different; as a Sixth Rank lifeform of the Starry Sea, his position already surpassed those so-called evil gods. Relying on this pendant to trace back to the location of the Nightmare Evil God was not difficult, but he had yet to do so. This Nightmare Evil God was one of the weaker entities amongst the many evil gods of the Holy Dragon Continent. It would provoke alertness among the other evil gods, prompting them to actively gather items related to themselves, making it much harder to collect those Divine Artifacts of the evil gods later on. The strategy of the Song Family was simplewait until all artifacts related to the evil gods of Holy Dragon Continent were collected, and then launch a comprehensive hunt. Behind him, as the Fearless Ship plunged into the Holy Dragon Continent, a host of Battleships and Zhulu Warships closely followed. Among them, two Battleships and a Zhulu Warship, equipped with Fifth Rank or even Sixth Rank Defense Components, flanked the sides, guarding another Zhulu Warship equipped only with Fourth Rank Defense Components in the middle. Against a Half-Step Sixth Rank attack, a Fifth Rank Level Energy Shield could still hold, but if equipped only with a Fourth Rank Energy Shield or Warship Armor, it would surely be unable to resist. The family would have to rely on other clan members for support. Once all the warships had entered the Holy Dragon Continent, the various lifeforms below had also noticed this unusual occurrence. After all, it was difficult to ignore a fleet composed of dozens of warships each over three thousand meters long. In the midst of the native lifeforms'' frightened gazes, dozens of Torch Warships rushed downward at high speed, dividing into three fleets. The Fearless Ship acted independently, while the "Purple Moon Chant" Battleship and the Ancestral Vein''s Fifth Rank Battleship each led one fleet, branching into three directions towards different areas of the Holy Dragon Continent. The Fearless Ship, commanded by Song Wujiang, landed in a kingdom neighboring the Black Soil Duchy. He had covertly obtained detailed information on the Evil God Sects of the continent already being collected by the Black Soil Duchy, which would significantly reduce their time spent gathering intelligence. In these overt actions of the Song Family Fleet, the chaos on Holy Dragon Continent intensified further, as the three teams successively launched attacks on certain nations of the continent. As a guise, after wiping out the peak combat powers of each nation, the fleet would recklessly loot, during which the artifacts of the Divine Spirit Church were naturally swept away. Under such a disguise, the sects of the evil gods indeed remained unaware, assuming the alien lifeforms from beyond the skies were just harvesting the resources of Holy Dragon Continent. However, as the number of countries the Song Family eradicated increased, the major empires of the continent finally perceived the threat and dared not let the Song Family Fleet continue unchecked. More than two months later, the countries eliminated by the Song Family''s three teams had exceeded twelve, and the Evil God Artifacts they had secretly gathered neared twenty. Excluding several that belonged to the same series, these artifacts were sufficient for them to subsequently target fourteen Indigenous Evil Gods. However, this was still not enough. According to information collected by the Black Soil Duchy, there were conservatively estimated to be over thirty Evil God Sects on Holy Dragon Continent, not even half of which had been reached. But before the Song Family Fleet could continue their onslaught on other countries, an allied United Knights Army, composed of several empires and dozens of kingdoms from the continent, had already proactively sought them out. It must be said, this United Knights Rank was very strong, with nearly twenty Fifth Rank Level Dragon Knights, several tens of Fourth Rank Dragon Knights, and scores of ordinary Fourth Rank Sky Knights; bolstered by the Floating Land''s Origin Rule on Holy Dragon Continent, even more than five Battleships would hesitate to confront their sharp front directly. However, they overlooked one detailone of the Fearless Ships was present in the Song Family Fleet. And it was a Fearless Ship that had unscathed passed through the Floating Land Shield and reached inside the Floating Land. Boom! Boom! Boom! As the Dragon Whale phantom, condensed by the Major Achievement Level Space Law, emerged, it directly suppressed most of the knights on the spot. "Great Ancestor, let''s keep these Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank Level giant dragons. The clan is in need of high-level enslaved species!" Before Song Wujiang could strike fiercely, a Clan Elder immediately spoke up in the warship''s communication group chat. "There''s no way around it," High-Rank life forms aren''t cabbages, even with the Song Family''s substantial foundation, it''s hard to claim that every Clan Elder''s Flagship would have an enslaved species of the Fifth Rank Level." "If they could capture these nearly twenty Fifth Rank Dragon Whales, it would significantly boost the combat power of the Song Family in the upcoming widespread warfare for the kingdom''s expansion." ... Two months later, following the complete annihilation of a significant knights army, resistance across the Holy Dragon Continent plummeted, allowing the Song Family Fleet to strike without restraint. In these last two months, they obliterated dozens of duchies, close to ten kingdoms, including an empire, and had almost collected all the Evil God Church''s Heritage Artifacts. By then, as more and more Church Holy Relics went missing, the Indigenous Evil Gods, albeit belatedly, began to realize something, and started desperately reclaiming any artifacts exposed outside, but it was clearly too late. Two days later, in the Northwestern region of the Holy Dragon Continent. "Woowoo!" Accompanied by a mournful howl that pierced the skies, the entire Northwestern Vault of Heaven was enveloped by a blood-red cloud, and almost instinctively, the indigenous life forms of the northwestern lands emerged from their homes, staring blankly at the blood-red Cangqiong. It wasn''t long before blood rained across the northwestern lands, and at that moment, the color of blood completely engulfed the land. Faced with this phenomenon, ordinary natives still wore blank expressions, not understanding what had happened, while the reactions of those life forms of high status were completely opposite; they were overtaken by immense fear. Those creatures understood the reason behind such a celestial phenomenon. Evil Gods fall; the heavens bleed. For Indigenous life forms of the Holy Dragon Continent, these divine spirits suspended in the heavens were undoubtedly akin to the Four Great Super Empires within the Torch Human Civilization. Just imagine, the collapse of one of the pillars of civilization right before their eyes, the terror at that moment could be imagined. The facts were indeed so. This divine rainfall of blood resulted from the Song Family Fleet finding a location of an Indigenous Evil God through an Evil God Artifact and then striking it down unawares. Thus, one of the Indigenous Evil Gods who had stood upon this Holy Dragon Continent for countless years had completely fallen. Upon this, the Song Family remained completely unmoved. For everyone knew, this was merely the beginning, and the hunting operation would continue indefinitely until all Evil Gods on the Holy Dragon Continent were eradicated. Three days later, blood rain similarly descended upon the northern region, and the second Indigenous Evil God was slain. Seven days later, the third. Ten days later, the fourth. Amidst these unfolding events, the Evil Gods across the entire Holy Dragon Continent were driven to utter terror. They tried inciting their followers to strike back, even attempted to strike jointly, and even tried to put themselves into slumber to avoid being traced back to, but these were merely their last desperate struggles. While the Faith System has its long-lived advantages, from the moment they fused with the Floating Land Origin Core, this outcome was sealed; no supernatural system is infallibly perfect. Chapter 679 357: Shaking Light Chaos Stele Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Manor. Seven months had passed since Song Chi first returned from the Shaking Light Star Tower. Throughout these months, he had been cultivating the Guidance Technique and perceiving the Space Law, occasionally visualizing the Mythical Mech Projection Imprint Blueprint. During this time, he also logged into the Shaking Light Star Tower a few times, especially at the nodes when the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization invaded, as announced in the Shaking Light Star Rank communication group. His goal was to quickly adapt to group combat scenarios. Besides that, he neither explored the Alien Star Domain nor sought comprehension from the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, nor did he enter the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, because the battleship''s key strengths had not yet been restored. One day, a thunderous roar suddenly emanated from the Vault of Heaven above Green Moon Manor, catching the attention of Song Chi, who was sitting in the courtyard. His eyes lit up with joy at the sight. The visitor was a Zhulu Warship, stretching over three thousand meters in length, and he immediately associated it with the situation in the Holy Dragon Continent. For nearly half a year, due to the actions taken against the Holy Dragon Continent, most of the Clan Elders were not on the Dragon Spine Continent. The sudden appearance of a Zhulu Warship led Song Chi to guess that the operation on the Holy Dragon Continent had concluded. Soon after, the Zhulu Warship descended upon Green Moon Island. When the rightful master emerged from the warship, Song Chi realized that the visitor was none other than Song Xuanfeng, who had previously traded for the Light Energy Aggregation Engine from him. "Clan Elder Xuanfeng, has the operation in the Holy Dragon Continent ended?" Song Chi asked eagerly. Hearing Song Chi''s impatient question, Song Xuanfeng shook his head. "Not yet, but we''re close." After speaking, he tossed Song Chi a Storage Capsule. When Song Chi opened it, his eyes suddenly shone with a bright radiance. Inside the Storage Capsule was not just anything; it was the Essence of Spiritual Origin that the Prime Ancestor had promised him, including a droplet at the Half-Step Sixth Rank Level of the Evil God''s Blood. Compared to the Half-Step Fifth Rank droplet of the Evil God''s Blood he had acquired previously, this droplet offered a clearly stronger effect. If used during a Cruiser''s promotion to a Zhulu Warship, it could likely increase the success rate by an additional 10%, far surpassing the previous 4%. However, Song Chi was a bit tornusing this Half-Step Sixth Rank droplet on a Cruiser felt like a bit of a waste, as it would also be effective during the promotion of a Zhulu Warship to a Battleship, where it would clearly be more suitable. But he didn''t think too much into it; he''d decide how to use it when the time came. Right now, what concerned him more were the Essence of Spiritual Origin bits within the Storage Capsule. Song Xuanfeng had brought a total of twenty pieces of Essence of Spiritual Origin. Half-Step Sixth Rank: 4 pieces Fifth Rank: 6 pieces Half-Step Fifth Rank: 10 pieces The quantity wasn''t huge, but it was just right for the current Song Chi. After all, he was only Third Rank. The Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin could be absorbed, but the efficiency would be frighteningly low40% was already quite good, and it was even less likely for Half-Step Sixth Rank. Compared to that, the Half-Step Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin was the most appropriate for his current state. With ten pieces, he estimated that he could elevate his abilities to beyond Twenty Uses With One Mind. It couldn''t be helped; enhancing Spiritual Force, like cultivating the Guidance Technique, became increasingly challenging the further one progressed. The effects of the Essence of Spiritual Origin would also weaken accordingly; it was not possible for it to directly boost him to Thirty Uses With One Mind. After Song Xuanfeng left, Song Chi summoned a Second Rank clan member and handed over one Fifth Rank and one Half-Step Sixth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin to them, instructing them to rush to Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain at the fastest speed to deliver the two pieces to his grandfather in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. He only took one of each because he knew the family would probably allocate some to his grandfather as well, and with these two extra pieces from himself, it would be more than enough to enhance his grandfather''s Spiritual. After making these arrangements, Song Chi wasted no more time. He entered the Ruins Market and began to absorb the ten pieces of Half-Step Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin wholeheartedly. Like before, the Essence of Spiritual Origin melted upon contact, quickly transforming into a stream of pure Soul Power that flooded into his mind. As his Divine Thought State Spiritual absorbed this pure Soul Power almost in a frenzy, the strength of his Spiritual Force also increased at a considerable pace. The effect of the first piece of Half-Step Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin was quite good, allowing Song Chi to manifest two additional Divided Spirits, reaching Fourteen Uses With One Mind. However, subsequent pieces didn''t produce as good of an effect, with basically one Divided Spirit per piece. After breaking through to Twenty Uses With One Mind, the effectiveness of the Half-Step Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin reduced further, nearly requiring two pieces to enhance a single Divided Spirit. In the end, Song Chi''s Spiritual Force stabled at Twenty-one Uses With One Mind. Having used up all the Half-Step Fifth Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin, Song Chi felt a deep sense of conflict. While his mind felt clearer than ever, this clarity seemed to be mixed with faint throbbing pain and grogginess. Yet, Song Chi wasn''t too surprised by this, as he had already been well-informed about it. The Divine Thought State Spiritual was, after all, something that a Fourth Rank Torch Captain should possess. Grasping it prematurely at the Third Rank was akin to a small horse pulling a heavy cart. Now, using the Essence of Spiritual Origin to directly elevate his Spiritual Force to Twenty-one Uses With One Mind further increased his body''s burden, hence resulting in such reactions. Since he had foreseen this, Song Chi naturally didn''t use it blindly. Suddenly, he took out a fruit emitting a green light and swallowed it in one go. This Spirit Fruit was known as the Body Strengthening Fruita special type of fruit, one that he had purchased from a shop in the Ruins Market. Chapter 680 357: Shaking Light Chaos Stele_2 This Body Strengthening Fruit did not enhance cultivation through the Guidance Technique but was effective in strengthening a creature''s physique, which precisely addressed the problem Song Chi faced at the moment. The power of spiritual force was inherently dependent on the creature''s physique; the more powerful the spiritual force, the stronger the physique needed to be in order to sustain it. Otherwise, one could end up like the Brain-Eating Race that focused solely on cognitive development, bearing an enormous and grotesquely deformed head, while their bodies were as frail as a twig - any slight bump could cause their bodies to collapse. Therefore, if one could strengthen their own body, they would be sufficiently able to bear the burden that came with splitting one''s spirit into twenty-one parts. Half an hour later, Song Chi had fully absorbed the medicinal power of the Body Strengthening Fruit. He could clearly perceive the enhancement of his physique. As his body grew stronger, he noticed the dull sensation that occasionally clouded his mind was beginning to slowly dissipate. Only after confirming that utilizing Twenty-one Uses With One Mind no longer posed an additional burden on his body did Song Chi allow himself to fully relax. ... In his personal courtyard, after some consideration, Song Chi left the Ruins Market and once again held the Shaking Light Star Token in his hand. With over four months remaining before Cang Qiong could recover its full combat power, and now with a great enhancement in his spiritual force, he thought it would be a good opportunity to log onto the Shaking Light Star Tower and utilize his chance to meditate on the Shaking Light Chaos Stele. No sooner said than done, he placed the token on his forehead, and swiftly, Song Chi logged onto the Shaking Light Star Tower in projection form. Compared to the day he completed the final trial, the Star Tower Great Hall was noticeably quieter today, with only a few figures in sight. Upon seeing him log in, a few of the veteran Star Tower members suddenly became excited. "Waking of Insects, what''s this? Are you preparing to meditate on the Chaos Stele?" Seeing Song Chi nod, their interest intensified. "I told you, after our own trials were completed, it wasn''t long before we all sought to comprehend the Shaking Light Chaos Stele. You''ve really endured for a long time, kid!" "Indeed, seven months, right? Anyone who didn''t know better might think our Shaking Light Chaos Stele was some terrible monster!" Song Chi: ??? Song Chi was at a loss for words. How could he explain that he had been eagerly anticipating this, but delayed until now waiting for the Essence of Spiritual Origin? Without much explanation to the others, Song Chi strode toward the second floor of the Star Tower. At the same time, the Shaking Light Star Rank Communication Group also instantly buzzed to life. "The Waking of Insects kid is finally coming to comprehend the Chaos Stele, quick, no more lurking!" "Really?" "Absolutely certain, he''s just gone up to the second floor." "Well, what do you think, can Waking of Insects comprehend ''Shaking Light Star Arrival'' in his first go?" "I think it''s difficult. Scorching Sun and I needed four tries to gain control, it''s unlikely in just one." "I remember Uncle Corpse Dog took two tries to successfully comprehend it, it''s indeed too difficult in just one attempt." "You are not considering that Waking of Insects is the second person after Bai Mei to pass the 61st level; comprehending it in one try is not impossible." ... Unaware of the heated discussions among the Star Tower members, as soon as Song Chi stepped onto the second floor, his gaze converged entirely on the ancient cyan-brown stele in the center. This stele was enveloped in a large amount of Chaos Qi, intermingled with various Origin Laws, while ancient patterns were engraved upon the body of the stele. At first glance, Song Chi felt his eyes irresistibly drawn to the cyan-brown stone, incapable of looking away any longer. Feeling this, he chose not to resist and settled down in front of the Chaos Stele, starting to meditate to the best of his ability. According to reminders from the old timers in the tower, there was only one opportunity for meditative trance on each meditation attempt with the Chaos Stele, regardless of whether the Enlightened One actively breaks away or is passively awakened from the meditation; it was impossible to enter a meditative trance again in a short period. Therefore, if he were to forcefully extract himself, it would be tantamount to squandering a meditation opportunity, and Song Chi certainly was not about to do something so foolish. As his spiritual force fully submerged into the Chaos Stele, the rich Chaos Qi radiating from the Shaking Light Chaos Stele began to envelop Song Chi completely. This Chaos Qi was a cosmic Chaos Qi nurtured by each complete universe during the Multiverse Era and was also ranked as one of the super-strategic level resources of the Torch Human Civilization, even higher than micro-essence spiritual activatable metals. This type of Chaos Qi could amplify the comprehension of living beings, making it easier for one to comprehend and align with the Starry Sea Origin Dao, a treasure that could be encountered but not sought after. It is said that in the current Shattered Starry Sea Era, only cosmic secret realms of higher primordial secret realms could nurture a wisp after a long span of time. Song Chi didn''t pay much attention to the changes in his body. At the moment, his entire focus was submerged in the Chaos Stele, and like an ever-empty sponge, his twenty-one divided spirits absorbed the vast Law Comprehension of the Origin Law contained within the Chaos Stele. This "Shaking Light Chaos Stele" had been passed down through many generations of Shaking Light Star Masters, and generation after generation had engraved as much of their comprehension of Laws and Dao as possible into the Chaos Stele, which is why the types of Origin Laws contained within the Shaking Light Chaos Stele were so comprehensive. After all, once one reached the level of a Starry Sea Dominator and completely mastered an Origin Law, besides continuing to expand this initial Origin Law, they would also sequentially comprehend the second, third, and even more Origin Laws. Currently within this Shaking Light Chaos Stele, there is no lack of the Law of Space Origin. The Space Law, though hard to comprehend, the Torch Ship Captains who could become members of the Star Tower through the Star Rank trials, which one of them was not a dazzling genius? Not to mention the most outstanding among them, capable of inheriting the mantle of the Shaking Light Star Master. Among the historical Shaking Light Star Masters, not only were there those who comprehended the Law of Space Origin, but also the Time Law; it can be said that the properties of the current Shaking Light Chaos Stele were completely flawless, enough to satisfy the comprehension of any later member of the Star Tower. As time went by, Song Chi could feel his comprehension of the Law of Space Origin improving at a significant rate, and his comprehension of the family''s inherited secret technique, Ruins Returning Slash, was also being strengthened. It could be foreseen that when this comprehension session ended, not only would he make considerable progress in his Law Comprehension Degree of the Law of Space Origin, but his mastery of the Ruins Returning Slash would also rise to the next level. Outside, Shaking Light Star Rank communication group. The discussion was still ongoing. "It''s been almost an hour now, hasn''t it? Waking of Insects has not yet come out of the comprehension state. The criteria for comprehending the Chaos Stele have always been: the longer the comprehension time, the greater the gain. This lad is impressive." "Indeed, when I first comprehended it, it lasted merely forty minutes." "I was even worse; just over half an hour and I quit the state of comprehension on my own." "I wonder how long Waking of Insects can last this time, is it possible to exceed Uncle Corpse Dog?" "Uncle Corpse Dog''s first comprehension session lasted about an hour and a half, right?" ... Shaking Light Star Tower, the first-floor great hall. Several members stood here, not wanting to affect Song Chi''s first comprehension of the Chaos Stele; they deliberately did not go to the second floor and waited here instead. Normally, comprehending the Chaos Stele would hardly be interrupted unless attacked, but to be safe, the group still did not go to the second floor. At this moment, silence on the second floor finally broke, and the group looked up to see, it was indeed Song Chi coming downstairs. They exchanged glances, sending a message in the group chat and spontaneously congratulating: "Congratulations, your first comprehension of the Chaos Stele has exceeded an hour. Although it''s just over an hour, you''ve surpassed most of our Star Tower members." "How was the harvest? Have you mastered ''Shaking Light Star Approach''?" Hearing the words of the few, Song Chi shook his head helplessly. Seeing this, everyone understood that Song Chi had not grasped the secret technique "Shaking Light Star Approach." "No need to worry, out of all members in the history of our Star Tower, ninety-five percent have been unable to comprehend ''Shaking Light Star Approach'' on their first attempt." "This secret technique, as the fundamental secret of our Shaking Light Star Tower, is not so easily comprehended!" Chapter 681 358: Achievements and the Resumption of Ruins Market Trading Song Chi nodded, signaling that he was fine. After greeting everyone once more, he logged out directly. As for what the Star Tower members thought, he did not know, but he indeed did not take the matter too seriously. From beginning to end, Song Chi was well aware of one truth: he had never been a prodigious genius with astounding comprehension; it was solely due to the existence of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market that he had reached his current level. This could be seen from the progress of his Spatial Law comprehension, for if it weren''t for using several Space Law Fruits, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree would probably be at most 0.2%. In terms of Law and secret technique comprehension, he had always been mediocre. In the Underground Warship Summoning Room, on the Warship Main Control Room, Song Chi refocused his mind and looked at the messages continuously popping up on the Shaking Light Star Rank. He quickly replied with a message. [Shaking Light Star Rank Chat Group] [Number 3 "Corpse Dog": @Waking of Insects, it''s normal not to comprehend the secret technique on your first encounter with the Chaos Stele, so don''t take it too hard.] [Number 16 "Lan Cang": +1, don''t overthink, we''re basically all the same.] ... [Number 32 "Waking of Insects": Don''t worry, no big issues!] Although he seemed relaxed, it was false to say that Song Chi did not feel a bit of disappointment; after all, he was aware that given his levels of comprehension, it was highly likely that he would fail to comprehend the "Shaking Light Star Arrival" secret technique on the second and third attempts as well. It was only because of his previous trial achievements, which provided him with double the comprehension opportunities of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, that he found some solace. Moreover, he hoped that the "Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow" could provide a chance to improve not only his Genetic Bloodline Talent but also his comprehension ability, although he knew it would be difficult, it was still a possibility. Folding away the Shaking Light Star Rank, and without doing anything else, Song Chi sat cross-legged within the warship, beginning to fully assimilate the insights he had gained from his recent experience with the Shaking Light Chaos Stele. Although he did not master the secret technique during this comprehension session, the Chaos Stele always had more than just secret techniques to inherit; it bore various inscriptions of the Law and Dao, and Song Chi''s comprehension of the Spatial Law had significantly improved. Before this, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree was 0.48%, and this comprehension session added about 0.04%. If he could digest this properly, he might add another 0.01% afterward. Although a 0.04% or 0.05% increase seemed minimal, if looked at from another perspective, the improvement was indeed considerable. As mentioned before, a Primordial Secret Realm like the Dragon Spine, known for greatly enhancing Law comprehension, would normally require about eight years to improve one''s Spatial Law comprehension by about 0.1%. This meant that Song Chi, having spent just an hour comprehending the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, achieved what would take four years of solitary meditation in a Primordial Secret Realm. Half a month later, Song Chi''s Spatial Law Comprehension Degree successfully reached 0.53%, and he was extremely pleased with this. Taking this Spatial Law Comprehension Degree into account, along with the subsequent augmentation by the "Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow" and the 20-fold amplitude, his Spatial Law Comprehension would directly breakthrough 10%. That meant once he advanced to Fourth Rank, his Spatial Law would immediately reach Minor Accomplishment, placing him within the top 10% of all newly promoted Fourth Rank Torch Captains in the Torch Human Civilization Territory. "However, all of this is contingent on securing that Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow!" Thinking of this, Song Chi''s eyes became exceptionally cold. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow was key to compensating for his insufficient talent, and no matter what, he had to obtain it. If any creatures in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm were to block him, even a Fifth Rank Exotic Beast would have to die. ... In the following months, Song Chi put everything aside and focused on training in the Guidance Technique and comprehending Spatial Law in the ruins market. Today, less than a month was left before the "Pusuo Time Realm," "Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System," and other ultimate Feature cooldowns were completed on the Cangqiong. This also meant that Cangqiong would soon recover its full combat power, and the exploration of the "Immortal Realm Continent Fragment" was getting closer. In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, in front of the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, Song Chi confirmed and activated the device. As the triple-digit number of ethereal space gateways slowly formed at the entrance to the ruins market, the final transaction in the ruins market before exploring the Immortal Realm Continent officially began. As expected, the first to appear in the ruins market was Goblin Luke, always punctual. As usual, after entering the ruins market, Luke headed straight for the mineral resource shop. Soon, the monthly transaction of two million Terrastones was completed. Clutching his signature hand-held Space Folding Box, Luke walked out of the mineral resource shop satisfied. Over twenty years, the randomly tossed Terrastones had been accumulating in number, causing the prices in Viscount Thor''s Mansion''s secret trading channels to drop continually. Yet, even so, Luke enjoyed it, as Viscount Thor''s Mansion was always profitable, albeit not by much. With the Terrastone transaction completed, Luke soon noticed a few suspicious Alien Species entering the ruins market through the space gateway. However, Luke did not hurry to deal with these limited numbers of Alien Species but went directly to the ruins market sale shops. In the past year or two, he increasingly noticed that these stalls often had some good items because the lower-class Alien Species had limited knowledge, thereby making chances of snagging a bargain quite significant. Chapter 682 358: Achievements and the Resumption of Ruins Market Trading_2 As Luke stepped into the first consignment shop, there was indeed a wide variety of merchandise hanging on the numerous counters. Compared to Goblin Luke, who had to check each consignment shop one by one, Song Chi, the Ruins Market Lord, had it much easier. With just a thought, he could effortlessly scan all the goods in the entire 100 consignment shops. He originally thought there wouldn''t be any surprises this time, but to his slight astonishment, he found a peculiar item in the 88th shop towards the inner side. [Unknown crystals, extremely rich in energy, priced at 10 strands of Second Rank Floating Land Origin each, quantity 5!] Clearly, the Alien Race that hung up the unknown crystals didn''t know exactly what they were. But this was naturally not a problem for Song Chi. A prompt from the "Dome Sky Brain System" emitted from the miniaturized version of the Cang Qiong inside his brow. [Attention, "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine" is giving off a violent reaction, signifying the presence of special "Antimatter Source." Captain, please pay attention to the acquisition!] [Attention, "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine"...] [Attention...] The three urgent prompts made Song Chi aware that this particular type of crystal was one of the Antimatter Sources necessary for the continuous evolution of the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine." To this, Song Chi naturally did not hesitate to buy all five thumb-sized pieces of Antimatter Source immediately. At the same time, with a shift in his thoughts, he actively sent a message to the Ruin Market Listing Command behind the consignment of this Antimatter Source Crystal. As the Lord of the Ruins Market, he naturally had the ability to directly connect with the issued Ruin Market Listing Commands. On a piece of Third Rank Floating Land in the unknown Starry Sea, a Second Rank member of the White Winged Tribe with wings on its back was staring intently at the ethereal information on the consignment token in its hands, realizing that the unknown crystals it had listed were bought in one fell swoop, its wings fluttering subconsciouslyit knew it had definitely set the price too low. Turning its head to look at the ten remaining crystals beside it, just as it was about to raise the price and list them again, an abrupt change from the token caught it by surprise. A line of text starkly appeared on the token. [Do you have any more of such crystals in hand?] Knowing that only the mysterious Ruins Market Lord had the power to actively communicate through a Ruin Market Listing Command, the Second Rank White Winged Tribe member was filled with excitement and, without any hesitation, it respectfully replied: "Your honor, I have ten more pieces. This object was obtained from a secluded valley a while back; there are no more beyond these!" Hearing this, Song Chi in the Ruins Market let out a small sigh. [Never mind, hang them all up for sale. Additionally, for the next year, your token will not be taken back, and all transaction fees will be waived!] At the same time, this member of the White Winged Tribe listed the remaining ten Antimatter Source Crystals at the "original price," and Song Chi took them all with 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. The reason he offered Third Rank Floating Land Origin was purely to give the White Winged Tribe member a taste of the benefits; only in this way would it be motivated to search for more Antimatter Source Crystals. The formation of this kind of Antimatter Source required a very special environment. In theory, as long as there was an Antimatter Source presence on this continent, there should be a certain possibility of finding more Antimatter Sources. It had been nearly a year since he hung up the information to acquire these Antimatter Sources in the purchase shop, and yet there had been no gains until now. Naturally, he wouldn''t let this opportunity slip by. Of course, the key point was that he currently had plenty of Third Rank Floating Land Origin in hand and didn''t care about these 100 strands. But to the Second Rank White Winged Tribe member, who was extremely excited to receive the Third Rank Floating Land Origin that Song Chi viewed as inconsequential, the 100 strands would greatly increase its chances of advancing to the Third Rank. Clutching the 100 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, a gleam flickered in the eyes of the White Winged Tribe member, and it silently resolved to thoroughly search around that valley again. If it could find more of those crystals, it believed the great Ruins Market Lord would not shortchange it. Besides, it also thought of the other creatures on the Floating Land. This piece of Floating Land was not small; perhaps other creatures had also obtained this type of special crystal. Zhu Tian Ruins Market. After acquiring 15 Antimatter Source Crystals, Song Chi did not pay attention to the increasingly astonishing Mini Firmament Ship within the center of his eyebrows, but quietly appeared in his own exclusive purchase shop, placing one of the Antimatter Source Crystals in the middle of the antimatter source transaction counter. Antimatter Source was a rarity, seen by only a few creatures, and the possibility that someone might unknowingly possess such a treasure was not low. Now, by placing one of the actual substances there, it could increase the likelihood of subsequently acquiring more of this resource. After fiddling with the Antimatter Source Crystal, Song Chi''s figure vanished from the exclusive purchase shop, and he transformed back into the appearance of a member of the Blue Blood Clan, heading straight for the shop of the Star Origin Empire. "Elon, old brother, how about it, that fully-automatic high-rank intelligent chip..." Before he could finish, Elon, who had only recently appeared in the Ruins Market, shook his head. "Don''t be hasty, you come up and ask every time there''s a market trade. I''ve said it before, this item is controlled, it''s not going to be so quick..." "Alright, alright, just be sure to notify me the moment you get your hands on it." Seeing his impatient demeanor, Song Chi did not persist and promptly left the shop. He felt helpless about this situation. Was it wrong to want to upgrade the components of the Dome Sky Brain System to a higher level as soon as possible? Unfortunately, things weren''t going as planned. If the fully-automatic high-rank intelligent chip was already difficult to obtain, and if something like an intelligent brain were to come up later... With this in mind, Song Chi felt incredibly frustrated. At that moment, he was missing the first time he had opened up the Ruins Market for trade. Because it was the first opening of the Ruins Market in tens of thousands of years, he could set one of the space gates to pinpoint and target the territory of a specific alien civilization. He remembered choosing the Mechanical Race Civilisation that time, ultimately attracting their entrance. Items like intelligent brains were commonplace within the Mechanical Race Civilisation. If the Mechanical Race were to enter the market now, obtaining a low-level intelligent brain from them would definitely not be difficult. While he was pondering this, the transactions at the Oddity Exchange Shop caught his attention. "Yo, is that another 5000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl?" Standing in the middle of the Oddity Exchange Shop was none other than "Deguen" of the Naga Clan from the North Sea Royal Court. Having traded the Mirage Transformation Pearl for a Ruins Market Walking Rank and several Red Oddities before, he had been a frequent visitor to the Ruins Market in recent years. And there he was, bringing a 5000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl, currently selecting a Strange Object to his liking in the Oddity Exchange Shop. Nearly a year had passed, and Song Yufeng had sent him another batch of Starry Sea Oddities he had purchased. Although there were only three Red Oddities, there were quite a few Orange Oddities, over twenty, and even more below the level of Purple. With the addition of these Strange Objects, the high-rank Strange Objects, which had been exhausted by the Qingtian Tribe, were replenished to a certain extent, preventing the Oddity Exchange Shop from appearing too barren. Considering that the addition of this 5000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl would most likely bring about another significant breakthrough in his Guidance Technique, Song Chi''s mood was quite good. Strolling around, he headed toward the free stall area. After a period of buffering, the free stall area was now populated with a significant number of alien species, and Song Chi thought to see if he could find any bargains. To be honest, he hadn''t picked up any great bargains in this free stall area for quite some time, and he was somewhat unwilling to let this go. How could any trading in the infinite Starry Sea market be complete without scooping up some overlooked treasures? Soon enough, Song Chi, highly curious, stopped in front of a stall with many alien species gathered around. The owner of this stall was a Third Rank Level Half-Rodent, with items laid out in front of it, interestingly enough, lumps wrapped in sturdy, special strata. Despite this, the stall was quite popular. Chapter 683 359: Heaven-Defying Bargain Finds As Song Chi silently squeezed into the crowd of alien species, a sudden round of applause rang out near his ears. Glancing over, he saw an alien who had spent dozens of threads of First Rank Floating Land Origin purchasing a rock encased in thick layers, only to reveal a high-quality ore within, its value skyrocketing by more than tenfold. Yet Song Chi remained unmoved. Through his god''s-eye view as the Ruins Market Lord, and seeing that this alien who struck rich entered the Ruins Market through the same Space Gate as the stall owner, it was clear to him that this successful alien was likely a plant. He naturally had no intention of exposing this; as long as there was no coercion in the sale, using such tactics did not violate the Ruins Market''s rules. Moreover, what mattered was that he could tell there were indeed some quality items among the stones on this stall, albeit scarce. The highest value among them was a mass of Third Rank Level Floating Land Origin, roughly about 20 threads, and this lumpy rock, just like Origin Stones of his previous life, was only priced at 10 threads of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, capable of a profit of several tens of times over. However, Song Chi did not make a move to purchase. At the moment, his gaze was circling over four stones on the stall because, even as the Ruins Market Lord, he could not see through them. That was the fundamental reason for his interest. His eyes shifted, and the next second, the Ruins Market Origin Principle descended upon him silently. Suddenly, the Power of Laws was coursing through his pupils. With the power of Law Enhancement, Song Chi gathered all the Law into his eyes. After this, he looked again at the four "Origin Stones" on the stall. Indeed, with the Law Enhancement, Song Chi''s vision as he looked towards these four "Origin Stones" was now greatly changed. He quickly discerned the items hidden in two of them: a chunk of Floating Land Origin and a large Law Stone. That mass of Floating Land Origin was of the Fourth Rank Level, approximately 50 threads. As for the large Law Stone, if split into standard sizes, it should be about 20 pieces. For these two items, Song Chi naturally planned to acquire them, but for the other two, he still couldn''t see through them. The layer of green rocks on their surface seemed mixed with an unknown energy that blocked any external examination, making them impervious to sight, even with Law Enhancement. Since he couldn''t see through them, Song Chi didn''t fuss further. He reached out from the crowd and first picked up the two stones marked with "Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin" and "Law Stone." He also deliberately selected three ordinary stones of no value. As for the last two inscrutable Origin Stones, he didn''t buy them through his guise as a member of the Blue Blood Clan; instead, he discreetly summoned a Second Rank Humanoid Alien Race to purchase them for him. With the five Origin Stones purchased under the guise of the Blue Blood Clan, Song Chi had the Third Rank Half-Rodent stall owner cut open the stones amid the gaze of the surrounding aliens. As for the two bought by the humanoid alien, he took them without opting for the on-the-spot stone cutting. The first Origin Stone was quickly sliced open, only to elicit sighs of disappointment from those around, as it revealed nothing. This was followed by the second stone, with the same result. However, when the third stone was cut, it immediately drew jolts of amazement from the aliens around. "It''s Floating Land Origin, and high-rank at that, at least Fourth Rank Level!" "50 threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, sheesh!" "Darn, that''s a profit of several hundred times over!" When the price of the 50 threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin was shouted out, the entire stall area erupted in astonishment. After all, Song Chi had only used Second Rank Floating Land Origin to purchase them, earning hundreds of times more in an instant. Suddenly, the aliens buying Origin Stones multiplied tenfold, every creature eager to test their luck. After the fourth stone was cut, it was just another worthless ordinary rock. Until the fifth Origin Stone revealed a large chunk of Law Stone, the crowd of aliens grew even more frenzied, and the stones on the stall visibly dwindled. Seeing this, a slight reversal of pain appeared on the face of the Third Rank Half-Rodent stall owner. Although he had missed out on the exorbitant price difference for two stones, he was not omnipotent after all; the aliens now buying Origin Stones in droves were the real ''suckers''. While stowing away the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin and the Law Stone, Song Chi whispered to the Half-Rodent, "Friend, the quality of your goods is rather impressive. Where did you get them? Will you have more in the future?" Upon hearing these words from the four-armed creature who had benefited the most, the Third Rank Half-Rodent initially had no intention of engaging, but after contemplating, replied, "These are unique ores from an Ancient Battlefield on the Divine Domain Continent. Don''t harbor any other ideas about them. However, if you want more, you can pre-order directly from me. How about we complete the transaction at the next Ruins Market?" Hearing the words "next Ruins Market transaction," Song Chi''s heart surged with joy. Why had he initiated the conversation if not to encourage the other party to trade a Ruins Market Guest Token or a Ruins Market Walking Rank Token? This business reminiscent of gambling in his previous life, combined with his blessing as the Ruins Market Lord, was the perfect way to snatch up deals. If he could keep this going, it would be most in line with his interests. Now that the other party seemed eager to secure a Market Token, he was naturally pleased. Chapter 684 - 359 Picking Up Against the Heavens_2 Chapter 684: Chapter 359: Picking Up Against the Heavens_2 Chapter 684: Chapter 359: Picking Up Against the Heavens_2 Clearly, this individual had seen how Ruins Market itself catered to the gambling on stones. Whats the biggest taboo in gambling on stones? The fear is running out of new customers, because those who have tried their luck a few times know all the pitfalls, and once theyve been tricked, theyd be wary of falling for it again. In comparison, newcomers, dazzled by these exotic wares, would be eager to try their luck a few times. Thus, a place like Ruins Market, which was essentially a monthly trading platform for an entirely new batch of alien species, was simply a paradise for stone-gambling. There wasnt even a need to purposely mix too many good items into the stones, the price could still be raised, and a profit would be made every time. Since there was no need for his guidance, Song Chi casually settled on purchasing 10 Origin Stones from this individuals hands for the next Ruins Market transaction, and then he turned and left. He was eager to see what exactly was in the last two Origin Stones. Being able to see through stones that were enhanced by the Power of Laws himself, all were of the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin and Law Stone level of resources. Was it possible that within the Origin Stones he couldnt see through, there were even more valuable resources? With this thought in mind, Song Chi left the free trading area crowded with alien species and found a somewhat spacious spot. With a gentle wave of his hand, the Power of Laws surged around him, creating a small, absolutely enclosed space. Within this space, no one could see or hear anything he did or said. Taking out the two Origin Stones he had just acquired from the Second Rank humanoid alien race, Song Chi looked up slightly, and the Power of Laws from Ruins Market Secret Realm converged in his hands, quickly forming a small Law Blade. Crack! Crack! Crack! Under the unrivaled cutting power of the Law Blade, the first Origin Stone was swiftly split open. When Song Chi saw the contents within the Origin Stone, his heart skipped a beat. Is that actually Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin? A look of astonishment flashed through Song Chis eyes; he had never imagined that his first acquisition of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin would occur in such a manner. Although it was only a strand, its significance was extraordinary. After a brief moment of shock, excitement flooded his eyes. It wasnt just because he had obtained a strand of Seventh Rank Level Floating Land Origin, but also because of the implied upper limit of that so-called Divine Domain Continent. The presence of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin meant that the Divine Domain Continent behind the Third Rank half-rodent people was at least of the Sixth Level Starry Sea Floating Land. A Floating Land of such level would produce even more and more precious items from its Ancient Battlefield, which undoubtedly increased the potential profits of his future scavenging. Instinctively, his gaze shifted to that last Origin Stone in his hands. What could be inside this Origin Stone? Is it still Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, or perhaps something else! Filled with intense curiosity, he quickly cut open the last Origin Stone with the Law Blade in his hand. As soon as he made an incision, a rich red light already started to emanate from the cut. Immediately, Song Chi seemed a bit disappointed. Compared to a strand of Seventh Rank Level Floating Land Origin, the content of this Origin Stone a? likely a Red Oddity a? seemed to have less value. Nonetheless, it was still a great find, so he quickly cut the entire Origin Stone open. Sure enough, as the cut grew wider, a bright red light enveloped the entire enclosed space. When the Origin Stone was completely opened, Song Chis gaze swiftly focused on the Red Oddity. [Strange Object: Bloodline Baptism Altar] [Quality: Red] [Convertible: No] [Remark: This altar was once used by an Ancient Taoism system in the Divine Domain Continent to baptize the flesh of their young descendants. It has the special effect of purifying bloodlines and enhancing Genetic Bloodline Talent. However, once the doctrine was extinguished, only this Bloodline Baptism Altar remained, buried underground, evolving across tens of thousands of years into a Red Epic Oddity.] Song Chi frowned. Cant be converted into a shipboard component, huh? Thats really... He muttered to himself, his thoughts subtly shifting. Bloodline Baptism, enhancing Genetic Bloodline Talent, the effect is indeed astonishing, its just unknown whether it will work on the Torch Ship Captain. If it does, its value will be immeasurable! With this thought, a strong sense of expectation arose within him. Currently, his Genetic Lineage Value was a mere 31 points, barely making him an Excellent Starry Sea creature. If this [Bloodline Baptism Altar] could indeed take effect, combined with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow he would acquire later, maybe he could raise his Genetic Lineage Value to an even higher level. Thinking about it, Song Chi was already itching with anticipation, wanting to confirm whether this component could indeed be effective for himself and for the Torch Ship Captain. However, since the transactions at the Ruins Market were still not over, he could only suppress this restlessness for now. ... As time passed, the Ruins Market transaction was soon drawing to a close. Before the official end of the event, Song Chi firstly reissued the hundred Consignment Tokens he had collected back last time and then initiated the auction for two types of tokens: the Ruins Market Guest Token and the Ruins Market Walking Rank. As expected, one of the Third Rank half-rodent people secured a Ruins Market Guest Token with a Purple Relic. Another alien species also obtained a Guest Rank, while the Travel Command received no interest. This wasnt surprising, as those with Red Epic Oddities to offer were indeed few. After the auction concluded, this session of the Ruins Market transactions also came to an end. Once all the alien species were forcibly sent out, Song Chi strode over to another area of the Ruins Market, a special configuration area. Because there werent many oddities that were suitable for the Ruins Market Secret Realm, up to now, only the Stealth Light Platform was loaded as a configured component in this area. Now what Song Chi needed to do was to load the Bloodline Baptism Altar he held in his hands. The Ruins Market, unlike the Torch Warship, included some features of Spectral Energy but had not lost its own characteristics, one of which was that it could be loaded with oddities that could not be converted into warship components. As the Bloodline Baptism Altar was placed into one of the empty configuration slots, the palm-sized oddity quickly transformed, becoming a stone platform that emitted a faint blood light. Looking closely, the information of this stone platform soon appeared. [Name: Bloodline Baptism Altar] [Quality: Red] [Rank: Third Rank] [Effect 1: Consumes 10,000 points of energy to perform a Primary Bloodline Baptism on the creatures of Third Rank and below on the altar, slightly enhancing the creatures Genetic Bloodline Talent, up to 10 creatures can be baptized simultaneously.] [Effect 2: Consumes 100,000 points of energy to perform an Intermediate Bloodline Baptism on the creatures of Third Rank and below on the altar, moderately enhancing the creatures Genetic Bloodline Talent, up to 3 creatures can be baptized simultaneously.] [Effect 3: Consumes 1,000,000 points of energy to perform a High-Level Bloodline Baptism on the creatures of Third Rank and below on the altar, greatly enhancing the creatures Genetic Bloodline Talent, up to 1 creature can be baptized simultaneously.] [Note: Baptism duration is 10 minutes, cooldown time is 20 minutes.] After reading the detailed information of the stone platform, Song Chis eyes narrowed slightly. Three effects corresponded to the three features of the Red Epic Oddity. As for its specific effects, it was still unclear at the moment and would need to be further verified. Thinking this, the light from the Ancestral Torch at his brow flickered, and the Cang Qiong soon appeared, subsequently summoning several Second Rank Level humanoid alien species from the Cultivation Secret Realm. At Song Chis command, a Second Rank humanoid alien stepped onto the stone platform. But before he began the first Bloodline Baptism effect, the blood-colored stone platform preemptively displayed two lines of text. [Genetic Bloodline Talent: Excellent (40)] [Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 33] Looking at these two lines of text, Song Chi paused for a moment. The first column, Genetic Bloodline Talent, was easy enough to understand, but what did Bloodline Baptism Compatibility mean? Could it be the success rate of the Bloodline Baptism? With that thought, Song Chi didnt ponder any further but forcibly initiated the Primary Bloodline Baptism. As a dense fog of blood enveloped the entire platform, the screams of the Second Rank humanoid alien species on the platform were soon heard. This was followed by a muffled thump, and the screams on the platform abruptly ceased. Chapter 685 - 685 360 Chapter 685: 360 Chapter 685: 360 Song Chis expression turned ugly as the blood mist on the Bloodline Baptism Altar gradually dissipated, revealing the disappearance of the Second Rank Humanoid Alien. If he wasnt mistaken, it was likely due to the so-called Bloodline Baptism Compatibility being too low, which resulted in the failure of the baptism, completely disintegrating the being into a cloud of blood mist. This also meant that the Bloodline Baptism Altar wasnt for just any creature to use; at the very least, the Bloodline Baptism Compatibility had to reach a certain level in order to attempt the Bloodline Baptism. With this in mind, he felt somewhat depressed, as this would significantly reduce his plans to earn a large amount of Floating Land Origin using the [Bloodline Baptism Altar]. Moreover, he couldnt help but harbor some unpleasant thoughts. As he stepped onto the Bloodline Baptism Altar, a bitter smile emerged on Song Chis face and he thought to himself, just as expected. [Genetic Bloodline Talent: Excellent (31)] [Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 46] His own Bloodline Baptism Compatibility, although stronger than that of the Humanoid Alien, was also limited. If he were to directly attempt a baptism, the result would most likely be similar to that of the previously mentioned Second Rank Humanoid Alien. He stepped down from the Baptism Altar and then had several other Second Rank Humanoid Aliens ascend the altar in turn. If he really wanted to earn Floating Land Origin through the Bloodline Baptism Altar, he needed to understand the specific rules of the baptism, which was necessary. However, there were no gains, as these few Second Rank Humanoid Aliens had Bloodline Baptism Compatibility scores hovering between 32 and 34 points, not much different from the first one. Thinking, Song Chi summoned several Third Rank Level Humanoid Aliens, including a Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien, from the Cultivation Secret Realm. Soon, these Humanoid Aliens also stepped onto the Bloodline Baptism Altar. This time, there were some differences; the Third Rank Level Humanoid Aliens had a Compatibility that astonishingly reached 45-46 points, not much different from the current Song Chi. As for the Half-Step Fourth Rank Humanoid Alien, the Bloodline Baptism Compatibility even broke through 50 points. Having obtained this answer, Song Chi fell into deep thought. He compared the differences among these Humanoid Aliens. Given the significant fluctuations in Compatibility, it meant that the likelihood of Bloodline Baptism Altar Compatibility had little to do with the species itself, but rather with other factors. Mulling over it, Song Chi already had a rough guess in his mind. ... Around Green Moon Lake, with the rise of Song Chi and Song Mingsong in recent years, the Tenth Direct Vein had grown increasingly stronger. Now, the clan members in the vein had nearly reached five hundred thousand. Under this demographic base, the buildings around Green Moon Lake had become denser. A city not small in size had formed around Green Moon Lake several years ago. Qingyue City, southern warship docking area. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Accompanied by the dull roar of engines, dozens of escort ships slowly lifted off. Having just concluded an exploration in the Alien Star Domain, Song Bo maneuvered his own [Wave Number] Escort Ship from the vault of heaven above Qingyue City. Seeing so many escort ships take off at once below, he was startled, thinking that something major had occurred within the vein. He initiated a communication request with one familiar escort ship. Once connected, he quickly asked, Song Lei, what happened? Why are so many of our people alarmed? On the projected communication, the burly figure of Song Lei replied, Its nothing serious. Just now, our Lord Chi issued an order to the vein, requiring a large number of various Zero to Third Rank Alien Species. The group is preparing to head to the mainlands Enslaved Species cultivation area to retrieve enslaved creatures. You came back late. A batch of our clan members has already gone ahead to the colonial zones in the Alien Star Domain, and they should be returning soon. Upon hearing this explanation, Song Bo realized. All this time, Lord Song Chi had always been seeking benefits for the vein, rarely making any requests from the vein members. Now, this was almost the first time he had formally spoken, and naturally, the clan members had to handle this matter beautifully. After ending the communication, Song Bo continued to ponder by himself for a while. After more than twenty years of development and accumulation, their Tenth Direct Vein had established up to ten colonial development zones in the Alien Star Domain. However, there werent many Alien Species with breeding value, only less than twenty types. Including the breeding sites on the Dragon Spine Continent, there were at most thirty to forty types. Thinking of this, he felt a bit concerned, feeling it might not be enough. While walking towards the warships cargo bay, looking at several metal cages containing white figures, Song Bos eyes hardened, and he decided to hand over one of the creatures in the cages. These Humanoid White-Skinned Beings, each with a long dragon tail and covered in white scales, were precisely Half-Dragon People. Although they were the lowest-ranked among the many Half-Dragon People who inherited the White Dragon Bloodline, capturing them had still taken significant effort during the previous exploration in the Alien Star Domain. Now, deciding to willingly hand over a batch showed his sincerity. ... The next day, seeing various different Alien Species being successively delivered to the estate, Song Chi felt a bit emotional about the action speed of the vein. Having sincerely thanked all the clan members, Song Chi quickly took nearly a hundred different types of Alien Species back to the Ruins Market. Chapter 686 - 360 Test_2 Chapter 686: Chapter 360: Test_2 Chapter 686: Chapter 360: Test_2 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 25 ... Jackalman Genetic Bloodline Talent: 35 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 53 ... Two-headed Jackalman Genetic Bloodline Talent: 49 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 72 ... As the test results came out one by one, Song Chi recorded them, and a certain hypothesis in his mind became increasingly certain until a Half-Dragon of the Second Rank Level appeared, and he was almost sure of his idea. White Dragon Bloodline Half-Dragon Genetic Bloodline Talent: 64 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 92 ... Indeed, the stronger the creatures physique, the higher the compatibility for the Bloodline Baptism! Whether it was a Jackalman, a Two-headed Jackalman, or the current Half-Dragon, their physiques were among the top in the entire Starry Sea Alien Race, especially the Half-Dragons. They possessed the bloodline of a Pureblood Giant Dragon, and their formidable physique thus allowed for such high compatibility. Having confirmed this, Song Chi then thought of himself. The Starry Sea Human Race has never been known for their physical build. The reason he managed a compatibility of 42 was probably due to his Guidance Technique reaching level 35 and having consumed a Body Strengthening Fruit not long ago. This meant, his compatibility of 42 points was definitely one of the highest among all Torch Ship Captains of Third Rank or lower. If his compatibility was this, the others would only be lower. Given this, applying the Bloodline Baptism Altar on a large scale to Torch Ship Captains was clearly not going to be possible. Indeed, there are no such things as free lunches in this world. How could it be so simple for ordinary beings to easily enhance their Genetic Bloodline Talent? If such Strange Objects exist, they would at least be from the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, or even from a level above the Golden Sanctuary, definitely not something a Red Oddity could achieve. Shaking his head, Song Chi did not ponder further and continued with the testing. Previously, the Humanoid Alien Race which had compatibility in the thirties failed, so he simply started with 40 points. Shortly after, a Star Spirit Race with a compatibility of 42 followed the Humanoid Alien Race in failure, and several other beings with compatibilities ranging from 44 to 49 also all failed without exception. Having confirmed that a compatibility of forty-something points was not sufficient, he pushed further into the 50-59 range. He didnt dare to let a Half-Step Fourth Rank Level Humanoid Alien Race go up for testing, as it had good potential and there was a fair chance of ascending to the Fourth Rank in the future, representing a potential bearer for Enslavement Mark: Frenzy. Soon, a Second Rank Level Jackalman was sent up, and Song Chi initiated the Primary Bloodline Baptism. Although this consumed a considerable amount of energy, what stood beneath his feet? The Zhu Tian Ruins Market itself was like a huge conversion furnace, constantly absorbing infinite energy from the Void Space with a frightening efficiency, so Song Chi didnt need to worry about the energy issue. This time, there was a slight difference. The Second Rank Jackalman lasted longer than all previous tests, but just when Song Chi thought that this attempt might succeed, it still exploded into a cloud of blood mist in the end. Seeing this, Song Chi summoned another Third Rank Level Jackalman, this one with a compatibility of 59, just one step away from 60. Even so, it still failed to withstand the baptism process. By now, Song Chis brow was deeply furrowed as this was clearly not the result he had hoped for. Soon, a Second Rank Level Blue Blood Clan member was sent up to the Baptism Altar, this one reaching a compatibility of 65. As Song Chi activated the Bloodline Baptism once again, a smile finally appeared on his face. The Second Rank Level Blue Blood Clan members baptism was successful, and in his joy, Song Chi quickly looked toward the reappearing text on the Baptism Altar. Blue Blood Clan Genetic Bloodline Talent: 46 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 65 46? Song Chi paused slightly in his mind, remembering that before the successful baptism, his bloodline value had been 33. That is to say, this baptism had increased his bloodline value by 13 points. Song Chi quickly regained his composure, neither satisfied nor disappointed. The improvement in this number was indeed small, but after all, it was only a primary baptism, and the effect of subsequent intermediate and high-level baptisms would be more significant. Calming himself, he then allowed several Second Rank Blue Blood Clan members to ascend the Baptism Altar, their compatibilities all above 63 points, yet the final results were not quite satisfactory. Altogether fourteen Second Rank Blue Blood Clan members, only two succeeded, including the very first one. So, a compatibility score in the sixties only has a very small chance of success... Then came the two-headed jackal people at the Second Rank Level, whose compatibilities reached over seventy points. Their baptism success rate was much higher; typically, only one in twenty would fail. ... In this manner, Song Chi tested hundreds of alien species, involving the Third Rank and below, finally deriving relatively accurate test results. Firstly, only creatures with a compatibility of 70 points and above had a very high success rate in baptisms. And with compatibility of 80 points and above, failures hardly occurred. However, these were just primary baptisms; to undergo an intermediate baptism, a compatibility of 80 points and above was required. Likewise, a high-level baptism demanded a compatibility of over 90 points. Regarding the effect of the baptism, a primary baptism could elevate an ordinary Star Sea creature (5a?30) directly to an excellent Star Sea life (31a?50) level. An intermediate baptism could elevate an excellent Star Sea life (31a?50) to the Third Tier of genetic bloodline talent (51a?70) level. A high-level baptism could elevate a Third Tier genetically talented life (51a?70) directly into a high-level Star Sea life (71a?80) category. Of course, these were the baptisms of the Second Rank and prior; if one were to attempt baptisms at the Third Rank, Fourth Rank, or even Fifth Rank levels thereafter, the effect would be significantly lessened. At those levels, the essence of life has undergone multiple sublimations and has been on the path towards the perfect life hierarchy for a long time. Consequently, the effect of the Bloodline Baptism would not compare to that at lower ranks. As for these test results, Song Chi was not very satisfied because this greatly limited the universality of the Baptism Altar, with such a high threshold, the number of creatures eligible for future baptisms would obviously not be too many. However, he soon thought of something; a compatibility of 70 points was enough to attempt a primary baptism, which seemed feasible for him too. Of course, before that, he must acquire resources like the Body Strengthening Fruit as much as possible. Only by doing so could he further enhance his physique and gradually approach the strict requirement of 70 points compatibility. As for the possibility of failure even with a compatibility over 70 points, Song Chi was not worried. As the Lord of the Ruins Market, he could stop the operation of the Bloodline Baptism Altar anytime he wanted. Regarding the exploding bodies of the alien races earlier, one reason was the layer of blood mist preventing him from truly seeing the specific conditions of all alien races. Secondly, as an outsider, it was impossible for him to completely and accurately control the endurance capacity of these alien races. Returning all alien species that had completed the baptism to their places of origin, Song Chi started to plan in detail for future issues regarding the Bloodline Baptism Altar. Although the threshold for the baptisms was high, the number and variety of alien races entering the Ruins Market each time were also substantial, never lacking the type of alien races that met the conditions. Therefore, before the next opening of the Ruins Market, he needed to determine the cost of a single baptism at the Bloodline Baptism Altar. The fee could not be set too high, considering the strict threshold already in place; if the baptism fee eliminated a batch, it would be very difficult for this Strange Object to earn much from the Floating Land Origin. However, it could not be too low either; items capable of enhancing genetic bloodline talent were rare, and setting the price too low could diminish the prestige of the Bloodline Baptism Altar. Besides, the fees for the three different levels of baptism also had to be differentiated; after all, transitioning from an ordinary life to an excellent life, and from a genetically talented life to a high-level Star Sea life were essentially different. Although both involved an advancement of one rank, enhancing genetic bloodline talent becomes increasingly difficult the further one progresses; these cannot be equated. PS: What do you think would be an appropriate amount? Should it be priced in Floating Land Origin or Starry Sea Strange Objects? Chapter 687 - 361 Returning to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Chapter 687: Chapter 361: Returning to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Chapter 687: Chapter 361: Returning to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Regarding the pricing for the baptism, Song Chi pondered for a long time and then set what he considered reasonable prices for the three types of baptism. Primary Bloodline Baptism: 50 threads of Third Rank Floating Land Origin/2 threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin/one Purple Relic (per instance) Intermediate Bloodline Baptism: 50 threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin/2 threads of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin/one Orange Oddity (per instance) High Level Bloodline Baptism: 50 threads of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin/2 threads of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin/one Red Oddity (per instance) (How does this pricing feel? If it seems inappropriate, just say so!) After setting these prices, Song Chi did not linger longer at the Ruins Market, calling on Cang Qiong to head straight to the Family Merit Hall. His purpose this time was none other than resources that could strengthen the body, yet could not assist in training the Guidance Technique. Such resources were plentiful in the Merit Hall and were very reasonably priced. After all, since they couldnt assist in Guidance Technique training, why would a Torch Ship Captain, who only needed to command the warship against enemies, need strong physique when they didnt have to physically fight? Quickly, after spending hundreds of points of Golden Merit, Song Chi successfully exchanged for a vast amount of resources to refine his physique. Besides that, he specifically went to the upper levels of the Merit Hall beforehand, thinking of exchanging for a more powerful main cannon. Despite having numerous resources at hand currently, the five drops of Primordial Level Ancient Corpse Origin Blood alone were enough to exchange for more than six hundred points of Golden Merit, so buying a Main Cannon of Red Quality wasnt difficult. Unfortunately, although Red Quality Main Cannons were available in the Family Merit Hall, they were still the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannons. Having two identical cannons on the Cang Qiong was evidently not a good option, so Song Chi had to give up. With many resources for strengthening his physique, Song Chi quickly returned to the Pulse and entered the Ruins Market to fully digest these resources. Nearly a month later, while the myriad of resources had not yet been completely consumed, Cang Qiong had already returned to its peak state. As such, Song Chi didnt hesitate to use the Ruins Market as a hub to activate the previously placed Spatial Anchor Point inside the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. With a shift in space, Song Chi appeared stealthily inside the previously visited Spirit Beast Secret Realm, relishing the familiar essence around him, a gleam of joy swirling in his eyes. Not to mention anything else, just the Spirit Beast Secret Realm itself held a tremendously horrifying value; this was a Primordial Level Secret Realm whose worth could even rival that of Silver or even Gold Quality Strategic Components. Besides, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow and Zhuque Divine Bird, along with the vast expanse of Immortal Realm Continent Fragment outside, awaited his exploration. Under such circumstances, it would be hard for anyone to remain indifferent. This time, he didnt deliberately restrain his spiritual self. With the comprehension of the Origin Law having shifted back to the Starry Sea Law, touching the predominant Origin Law revealed within the Primordial Secret Realm with a Divine Thought Thread meant nothing anymore. Directly activating the Mirage Shadow feature of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component, Song Chi steered the Cang Qiong directly towards the previously discovered habitat of the three Zhuque Divine Birds. Compared to the still clueless Heavenly Demon Phoenix, the confirmed location of the Zhuque Divine Birds was obviously of higher importance. Considering the innate bloodline talents of such creatures, they had a great probability of advancing to the Sixth Rank, and becoming a Seventh Rank Dominator was not impossible. Of course, the Fifth Rank Level Zhuque Divine Bird was out of luck; the laws it comprehended were already thoroughly solidified, with deficiencies in the Primordial Secret Realm Laws, leaving no chance for it to hit the Seventh Rank. Currently, Song Chi was focusing on the two Third Rank Level Zhuque Divine Birds. At present being only at the Third Rank, they might not yet have comprehended the laws of this Primordial Secret Realm, or at least not deeply, which left a potential for assimilation into the Starry Sea Law. This would significantly elevate their bloodline potential. As legendary divine birds, their potential was not inferior to that of the High-Level Pureblood Giant Dragons. Upon reaching the familiar periphery of the mountain range, the figures of the three Zhuque Divine Birds quickly came into view. The corners of his lips lifted slightly, yet Song Chi made no other move, only leaving a Void Demon on the spot to enter the Void Gap for constantly monitoring these three Zhuque Divine Birds. After completing this, Song Chi piloted the Cang Qiong without looking back. As long as the Fifth Rank Level Zhuque Divine Bird was present, it would be difficult to seize the opportunity to target the two Third Rank Zhuque Divine Birds. Although the Flame Giant was also of the Fifth Rank, it didnt have the rules of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment to boost it, and lacking flight ability was also a disadvantage. Although post-Third Rank it became possible to propel the inherent energy within the body for empty-air flight, how could this method possibly compare to those creatures born with the ability to fly? Therefore, the right opportunity needed to be sought, and clearly, that wasnt something to be achieved in a matter of moments, hence the need to take it slowly. Having left the Void Demon behind, Song Chi began to boldly maneuver the Cang Qiong through the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, taking out the previously drawn map to avoid areas already searched. Heavenly Demon Phoenix and such creatures, possessing Phoenix bloodline, naturally favored extreme fiery environments, so they hardly ever moved their nests, eliminating the need to worry about the areas previously searched. However, before officially starting the search, Song Chi still had to visit the Flame Parasol Tree, considering it was a Fifth Rank Level Flame Parasol Tree. With the Fourth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix previously nesting there already dealt with, there could potentially be other Heavenly Demon Phoenixes that had moved in. Chapter 688 - 361 Return to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment_2 Chapter 688: Chapter 361: Return to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment_2 Chapter 688: Chapter 361: Return to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment_2 The fact proved that he had been somewhat overcautious; a new fire-attribute serpentine beast had taken over the Flame Parasol Tree. Its rank was mighty, almost a half-step Fifth Rank, coiling its body around the tree, presenting a significant threat to other creatures. However, Song Chi didnt see it that way. It had been only about two years since that Heavenly Demon Phoenix had been slain, and he believed it was very likely that other Heavenly Demon Phoenixes had not yet discovered that the Flame Parasol Tree had changed hands. Otherwise, the Phoenix would not be intimidated by a serpentine beast of the same rank. Their ancestors were beings that stood shoulder to shoulder with true dragons; how could they be afraid of snake-kind, far less significant than even lowly flood dragons? Disappointed, Song Chi shook his head. He left a Third Rank humanoid alien race here to keep him informed of the situation with the Flame Parasol Tree before continuing to steer the Cangqiong towards other regions of the secret realm. The Spirit Beast Secret Realm was large enough to rival a Fourth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, which meant the search would not be a short endeavor. Song Chi handed over the warships control to the Dome Sky Intelligent Brain and sat himself on the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform. While continuing to digest resources for strengthening his physique, his consciousness shifted toward a brand new component on the warship. Secret Realm Binder lv40 Quality: Purple Feature: Secret Realm Entrance Creator Consumption: 10,000/usage Binding: None ... Indeed, it was the Secret Realm Binder component, which was previously removed undamaged from his grandfathers flagship, the Furious Battle Mad Lion, using the Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring. This particular component was obtained from the destruction of the Tros Family, and it even came with a bonus Dragon Blood Mystic Realm. Now, the binders connection to the Dragon Blood Mystic Realm had been removed, which was already under full control by their lineage; losing the component wouldnt affect their dominion over the realm. Song Chi brought this component with him this time to attempt binding it to the Spirit Beast Secret Realm beneath his feet. Although he knew the chances of success were extremely lowa?had it been that easy to take over this realm, the Golden Horn Lu Family would have moved it to their ancestral lands long agoa?he couldnt believe they didnt possess a similar component to the Secret Realm Binder. Yet, Song Chi had to give it a try. What if? The Spirit Oath he signed with the Lu Family prohibited any form of disclosure about the existence of the Spirit Beast Secret Realm but didnt restrict his personal intentions toward it. If he could bind the entrance of the secret realm to the Dragon Spine Continent with the Secret Realm Binder, and then completely seal the original entrance to the realm, it would become his personal domain after a thousand years. As the Secret Realm Binder component got activated and specified the Spirit Beast Secret Realm to be bound, the part successfully established a connection to the Secret Realm. No smile appeared on his face; this was only the first step. The subsequent second step was crucial. Song Chi summoned the Cangqiong and, using the Ruins Market as a transit point, returned to the Dragon Spine Continent. Inside the Warship Summoning Room beneath Green Moon Manor, Song Chi inwardly uttered as expected. The installed Secret Realm Binder component was dim and clearly incapable of activating on the Dragon Spine Continent, let alone opening a new secret realm entrance. Having been prepared mentally, Song Chis unease didnt last long as he re-entered the Ruins Market and quickly returned to the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. Since the Secret Realm Binder component was ineffective, Song Chis next step was singular: to thoroughly search for the whereabouts of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. However, this did not mean he had completely given up on the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. Currently, the Purple Quality Secret Realm Accelerator was ineffective. What about the Orange Quality? Lets not forget that inside the cultivation secret realm aboard the Cangqiong, there also was the restored Fifth Rank Level Silver Apple Mother Tree. Once the Fifth Rank Silver Apples ripened, he could directly upgrade the Quality of the Secret Realm Accelerator component to Orange. If Orange Quality still doesnt work, then he would wait for the Cangqiong to upgrade to the Zhulu Warship and the cultivation secret realm to strengthen to the Sixth Rank; with the Silver Apple Mother Tree recovering to the Sixth Rank Level, the Sixth Rank Silver Apples would allow him to upgrade the Secret Realm Accelerator component to Red. Thus, Song Chi believed that he would eventually be able to pry open this Spirit Beast Secret Realm. No matter how powerful the sealing capabilities of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, it was still just a rootless, drifting piece, with its own limits. As long as the components Quality was high enough and the position was lofty enough, it would surely be possible to disregard its seals. This point had already been demonstrated to Song Chi by the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Without further thought, in the time that followed, Song Chi continued to independently refine and temper his physique with various resources while commanding the Dome Sky Intelligent Brain to roam within the Spirit Beast Secret Realm with the Cang Qiong. Because the real video footage of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix had been recorded during the previous venture with several people from the Lu family, there was no concern that the Dome Sky Intelligent Brain would fail to recognize it. And so, time slowly passed. One day, Song Chi suddenly rose from the Spectral Energy Cultivation Platform. It wasnt that the Dome Sky Intelligent Brain had found traces of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, but rather that he had successfully refined all the resources for enhancing his physique. A month and a half had passed since he had entered this Spirit Beast Secret Realm again, and he finally had refined all the resources for strengthening his physique that he had obtained from the Family Merit Hall and the Ruins Marketplace Exchange. At this moment, Song Chi felt as though he possessed endless strength and the slight headaches that occasionally appeared in his mind had completely disappeared. Compared with the Twenty-one Uses With One Mind Divine Thought State Spiritual mind, his physical body was now fully capable of bearing this spiritual essence. Thinking this, he shifted his mind and entered into the Ruins Market. In the Ruins Markets special configuration area, Song Chi slowly stepped onto the Bloodline Baptism Altar. He was somewhat curious about just how much his Bloodline Baptism Compatibility had reached after refining a large number of strength-enhancing resources. [Genetic Bloodline Talent:31] [Bloodline Baptism Compatibility:68] Seeing the number 68, a glint of joy appeared in Song Chis eyes. Although not yet meeting the minimum requirement for a Bloodline Baptism, it was clear to everyone that with the refinement of some more physique-strengthening resources, this Compatibility value would certainly break through the 70-point barrier. Therefore, he did not rush back to the Spirit Beast Secret Realm but instead activated the Spatial Anchor Point left in the Dragon Spine Continent. The strengthening resources in the Merit Tower had been completely exchanged by him, but he had already posted a high-price purchase post on the family forum. Once he opened his Quantum Communication Bracelet, sure enough, there were numerous messages. However, Song Chi glanced over most of them, only checking the High Rank ones. After absorbing a large amount of Low-Level and Intermediate strength-enhancing resources, ordinary strength-enhancement resources were unlikely to be effective for him anymore. He needed those of exceedingly high Quality. Of course, such resources were obviously extremely rare. Among the many private messages, Song Chi saw only five. In the end, he traded a considerable amount of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin to obtain these five High-Level resources for physically enhancing his physique. Ten days later, after fully using these five resources, Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market. On the Bloodline Baptism Altar, a light flickered in Song Chis eyes. Finally, his Bloodline Baptism Compatibility reached 70 points. Though he just barely met the qualifying standard, he was now able to attempt the lowest level of Bloodline Baptism. Song Chi, standing on the stone altar, did not hesitate; he directly activated the Primary Bloodline Baptism Effect. Clearly, it was improbable to significantly enhance his physique in the short term. This also meant that it would be difficult for him to raise his Compatibility to above 80 points, so he activated the Primary Bloodline Baptism without any hesitation. Furthermore, there was another most important reason: the Baptisms on this Bloodline Baptism Altar were not limited to just one attempt, but one could undergo Baptism for all three types. After this first Baptism, if his Compatibility was high enough in the future, Song Chi could entirely proceed with the Intermediate and even High-Level Bloodline Baptisms once again. Chapter 689 - 362 Awakening Day Chapter 689: Chapter 362: Awakening Day Chapter 689: Chapter 362: Awakening Day With the activation of the Primary Bloodline Baptism Altar, Song Chis muscles suddenly tensed. The dense blood mist that spontaneously appeared around him quickly infused into his body, and under such circumstances, Song Chis body instantly endured immense pressure. It felt as if every cell in his body was frantically expanding outward, which could easily give the illusion that his body might explode on the spot. However, as the Ruins Market Lord within the Ruins Market Secret Realm, Song Chi had perfect control over his own body, so he was not deceived by this illusion, and the bloodline baptism continued. The ten minutes of baptism felt as long as a decade. When the dense blood mist finally dissipated from the altar, it signified the official end of the bloodline baptism. Standing on the stone platform, although there was no change in his outward appearance, Song Chis genetic bloodline talent had indeed significantly improved. Glancing at the two lines of information that reappeared in front of him, a satisfied look emerged in Song Chis eyes. [Genetic Bloodline Talent: 45] [Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 70] With the success of the Primary Bloodline Baptism, his Genetic Lineage Value had reached 45 points, from 31 to 45, an increase of 14 points. Although there was no phase change, he was still classified as an Excellent Life in the Starry Sea. But this solid improvement was undeniable. Song Chi speculated that with his Genetic Lineage Value raised to 45, using the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow afterward could likely achieve the 60-point levela?which was previously barely attainablea?and this would undeniably further enhance the multiplication of the subsequent Law Amplitude. According to prior estimates, after using the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow, the Law Amplitude during his Fourth Rank advancement could have approached 20 times, but now it would surely exceed 20 times. For this, Song Chi was extremely satisfied. He recuperated for two days in the Dragon Spine Continent to completely relieve the enormous pressure borne by his physical body during the bloodline baptism before returning to the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. A year later, Cangqiong had already roamed a large part of this Spirit Beast Secret Realm, setting sail anew whenever the Mirage Shadow completed its cooldown, controlled by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. Yet, frustratingly, despite over a year of searching and covering most of the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, Song Chi still had not found any traces of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Despite still having plenty of time, Song Chi couldnt help feeling a bit impatient. Mixed with his impatience was a bit of worry; his search was more than halfway done with no results, and he couldnt help worrying about whether there were any other Heavenly Demon Phoenixes in this Spirit Beast Secret Realm. That day, as usual, the Cangqiong was operated by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, continuing the search, while Song Chi sat on one side in meditation. With significant enhancements to his physique, he could now resume his daily visualization without worrying that breakthroughs in his mind and spirit might stress his body. Suddenly, a series of alert chimes from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain rang in his ears. [Notice, suspected traces of Heavenly Demon Phoenix located, coordinates XXXX, XXXX.] [Warning, the target lifeform has a greater than 95% chance of being a Fifth Rank Lifeform, posing a severe threat to this ship. Please maintain distance and conceal the warship.] [Note, a large vein of Flame Sun Stones located several hundred kilometers ahead increases the probability that the target lifeform is a Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix to more than 90%.] Upon hearing these consecutive alerts, Song Chi initially felt a surge of joy, but that was short-lived. Observing the fiery red figure from afar through the holographic projection, his brows quickly furrowed. A Fifth-Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix, this is not just any trouble... Muttering internally, Song Chis eyes were filled with solemnity. The bloodline talent of this Heavenly Demon Phoenix might not match the Zhuque Divine Bird, but the discrepancy wouldnt be vast. It should compare favorably to a Flame Giant, especially with the laws of the Immortal Realm Continent fragment and the large vein of Flame Sun Stones below, the creatures combat power would not be inferior to a Half-Step Sixth Rank Lifeform. Of course, the Flame Sun Stone vein also somewhat benefited the Flame Giant, but the overall impact was negligible; the Heavenly Demon Phoenix held the absolute advantage. Still, Song Chis eyes quickly hardened with determination. No matter how difficult, he would not give up on this Heavenly Demon Phoenix. It related to surpassing ordinary boundaries, affecting his entire future, and he would not back down. Besides, special refining techniques could potentially derive stronger effects from the marrow of a Fifth-Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Of course, while deciding to act was one thing, deciding when to act was another. Before taking action, he had to make thorough preparations. For one thing, he definitely needed to borrow the Starry Sky Monitor component from Grandfathers flagship, the Furious Battle Mad Lion, which had a Void Prison feature. If he remembered correctly, when the lv19 Starry Sky Monitor had the Void Prison feature, it was as follows: {Void Prison: Consumes 3,000 Spectral Energy Points, requires 70 minutes to charge, and creates a void cage over a spherical area not exceeding 100,000 meters in diameter for 120 minutes.} Clearly, if he could enhance this component to Fifth Rank, the Void Prison feature would be his best method for dealing with the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix. It could effectively prevent interference from other Fifth and Sixth Rank Beast Clans in the Secret Realm, minimize the Heavenly Demon Phoenixs flying advantage, and also block the reinforcement from the large vein of Flame Sun Stones below. Chapter 690 - 362 Awakening Day_2 Chapter 690: Chapter 362: Awakening Day_2 Chapter 690: Chapter 362: Awakening Day_2 Besides that, many aspects could be targeted for preparations. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Manor. After confirming a series of plans, Song Chi returned to the Dragon Spine Continent. The [Starry Sky Monitor] component goes without saying, as soon as Song Chi spoke, his grandfather took the initiative to come out from the Dragon Spine Secret Realm once, and through the effect of the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring], sent this orange component to Song Chi without any damage. As his grandfather had only strengthened it to Lv. 40, Song Chi took some resources that he had stockpiled over the past year and enhanced it to Lv. 50. Since his grandfather had already used the orange top rank upgrade fire source to upgrade his own Seed of Torch to orange, he could fully return the fifth rank component back to the [Furious Battle Mad Lion]. At this moment, Song Chi was dealing with another preparation. Family senior communication channel Song Chi sent out a message without hesitation. Tenth Direct Vein Song Chi: Id like to borrow two ice system giant dragons, just for a few months, and I will pay 100 strands of fourth rank floating land origin as compensation! This was Song Chis second preparation, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix was a fire attribute creature, and the ice giant dragons could likely counteract it. Conveniently, he knew from the previous Holy Dragon Continent mission that the family had enslaved a considerable number of fifth rank dragons, among which were frost giant dragons. Song Chis message naturally sparked a lot of conversation in the familys high-level channel. Most of it comprised various clan elders guessing what significant action Song Chi was preparing for next; after all, in the past twenty years, Song Chi had consistently made big moves. Including the recent Holy Dragon Continent, the suppression of the Stark Family inheritor years ago, and the Starry Space Ancient Battlefield more than a decade ago, each event was enough to shake the entire family. As for the elders conversations, Song Chi had no interest in them; he was waiting for the replies from the direct individuals involved. He knew that the family had brought back four ice system giant dragons from the Holy Dragon Continent, two of which were fifth rank and the other two, fourth rank. Leaving aside the fourth rank, there was a real possibility of the dragons being killed in front of the fifth rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix, so the key was the two ice system dragons. If he could borrow these two fifth rank ice system dragons, along with the assistance from the Flame Giant and the Cangqiong itself, it could considerably increase the chances of defeating the fifth rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Among these two fifth rank frost giant dragons, one was enslaved by the Heavenly Art Clan Elder who hailed from Heavenly Vein, and the other by the Daijiang Clan Elder from Ancestral Vein. What Song Chi needed to do now was figure out how to temporarily borrow the two fifth rank ice system dragons from these two individuals. However, what made Song Chi frown was that neither the Heavenly Art Clan Elder nor the Daijiang Clan Elder had spoken in the channel. Without giving it too much thought, he sent private messages to these two clan elders, but unfortunately, he still hadnt received a reply. Could they be in retreat? Or have they gone to the Alien Star Domain? Knowing he could only wait for a while, Song Chi shook his head and didnt dwell on it. To ensure hed receive the clan elders replies promptly, Song Chi didnt rush back to the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, but rather returned to his usual cultivation routine. Time slowly passed. ... Chenxing Calendar 5229, Dinghai Calendar 2810. October 1st, the annual awakening time for the Dinghai Song family. Above the sky of the Dragon Spine Continent, with violent spatial fluctuations, dozens of Torch Warships suddenly appeared. These Torch Warships, without exception, were all transfer warships under the command of the Song Family. These dozens of transfer warships had just returned from a massive colonization area in the Alien Star Domain governed by the family, and at this moment, they were carrying an astonishing number of young men and women in the warship hangars. These youths were curiously observing everything around them through the full-view holographic exterior of the warship. When they saw the endless Dragon Spine Continent below, a youth murmured: So this is the Ancestral Land of the Dragon Spine Continent thats always emphasized in the family academy. It really is vast! Yes, these young men and women are the new generation of clan members from a colonial region in the Alien Star Domain under the familys jurisdiction. All of them are around 30 years old, and they have come back for the annual Torch Awakening. As long as they can successfully awaken, they would receive start-up funds from the family and officially begin their careers as Torch Ship Captains. Even if the awakening fails, they can still choose to stay in Dragon Spine Continent or return to their previous colonial region; this is a right of all Song family members. However, all these young men and women know that though there seems to be little difference, in reality, these are two completely different paths. One leads to becoming a favored child of the heavens, a sojourner of the boundless Starry Sea. The other remains mediocre, merely projecting hopes onto their descendants, with no chance of an earth-shaking change of fate. Like this group of young men and women, there are still many others. From time to time, transfer warships return to the sky above Dragon Spine Continent, each carrying millions of new generation members of the Song family. At the foot of Dragon Spine Continent, on White Jade Square, here lies one of the awakening points for this years Torch Awakening. Among the many young men and women, a youth with a slightly delicate face and fists clenched involuntarily was staring at the center of the square with anticipation. The young mans name was Song Hao, who came from a Fourth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land colonial point controlled by the Earth Vein. He was bright and had progressed rapidly in his practice of the Guidance Technique, reaching the peak of level six in just over twenty years. His parents and uncles had high expectations for him. Suddenly, a gentle female voice came from beside him. Song Hao, dont be nervous, youll definitely awaken the Seed of Torch! Hearing this, Song Hao relaxed and turned his head to look at the girl beside him, nodding, Yeah, you will too. Weve already made a pact to explore the Starry Sea together! The girl was named Song Ya, the daughter of his uncle next door, and they had been close since childhood. Next up, Song Hao! At that moment, a call came from the central Awakening Platform. It was his turn. Taking a deep breath, Song Hao stepped onto the Awakening Platform with determination. Finally, under the assistance of the dark Fire Source Seed, he successfully awakened. Song Hao, awakening successful, white Torch Seed, next up, Song Ya. Song Ya, awakening successful, colorless Torch Seed, next up... Both of them were quite fortunate to have successfully awakened, and though the quality was not the highest, it was enough for Song Hao and Song Ya. After all awakenings were completed, the successful awakeners quickly went to the Spectral Energy Enhancement Tower for the transformation into a Spectral Energy Body, which was necessary for them to condense the Ancestral Aperture and eventually bind to a Scout Class Starry Sea Shuttle. Once everything was over, the two who had successfully obtained their personal Spectral Shuttles also received start-up resources distributed by the clan. 1000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + one choice of a white quality warship component. It wasnt much, but considering the Song family had millions of new generation clan members each year, even subtracting those who failed the awakening, it was certainly not less than a million. This meant that the Song familys annual expenditure was an unimaginably large number. After receiving the start-up funds distributed by the family, Song Hao and Song Ya did not rush to enhance their Spectral Shuttles. Instead, guided by their parents, they entered the clan forum using the distributed Quantum Communication Bracelets and started searching for posts about initial enhancement guidance for Spectral Shuttles. Only by doing so could they better plan their subsequent enhancement strategies. Furthermore, it was said that in the clan forum, low-rank components were sometimes cheaper than those sold at the Family Merit Hall. Using some resources given by their elders in advance, they might be able to buy an additional white component each. Just then, Song Ya beside him suddenly whispered, Song Hao, look at this post. Isnt it about the same as that cluster of celestial bodies we saw before? Song Hao turned his head, and the first thing that caught his eye was the striking post title. [High Price for Purchasing All Information Related to Neutron Star Remains!!] Chapter 691 - 363: Goodbye Neutron Star Remains Chapter 691: Chapter 363: Goodbye Neutron Star Remains Song Hao quickly glanced over the post Song Ya had pushed over to him, and his gaze fixed tightly on the high-definition images of neutron star remains attached to the post. Several seconds later, his face showed excitement as he said, It really does look like it. Could that actually be neutron star remains? During the exchange of looks, both could see the intense excitement in each others eyes. If it truly was neutron star remains, they might receive start-up funds that other peers could barely imagine. Despite their excitement, however, they didnt initiate a private chat with the poster right away. After all, they were just two newly awakened youngsters with limited experience and werent sure if the stellar corpse they had seen with their elders was indeed neutron star remains. Wouldnt it be inappropriate to rashly contact this poster from their clan? ... In his private courtyard, Song Chi returned from his visualization. The notification sound from his Quantum Communication Bracelet drew his attention. He initially thought it was the two Clan Elders coming back. However, when he realized the message was from an unfamiliar Zero Rank clansman, he frowned and was about to ignore it. But his eyes inadvertently swept across the words neutron star remains, and his movement froze instantly. Inside the Cangqiong, above the skies of Dragon Spine Continent, Dont worry, even if its not neutron star remains, it doesnt matter. As for tomorrows unified exploration of the Alien Star Domain, there is no conflict. Whether it is neutron star remains or not, we will find out today! Seeing the two individuals behind him looking somewhat uneasy, Song Chi explained in a gentle tone. Having finished speaking, he asked again, Can you tell me how you found that pile of remains? From the information he had reviewed earlier, Song Hao knew that the person before him held a very high status in their clan as part of the Legitimate Succession Sequence, making him nervous. However, now that Song Chi was actively asking, he could only force down his accelerated heartbeat and replied softly, Your Highness, a few years ago, my father and my uncle went mining together, and we clamored to join them. Thats when we saw the pile of remains in a secluded corner where they frequently mined! Song Chi appeared thoughtful and then asked, Neither your father nor your uncle has awakened? Yes! Hearing this, Song Haos tone was a bit somber, knowing that this was something his father and uncle had always regretted. Song Chi nodded inwardly to himself. That explained it. Only those ordinary people, who had not awakened and thus had a lower understanding of the Starry Sea, could possibly fail to recognize something like neutron star remains. While they were talking, a sense of weightlessness passed through; the Cangqiong and a Warship directly connected to the colonial area where Song Hao and his companion were born had almost simultaneously launched into the Alien Star Domain. Under the effect of the coupling device, both were deployed to that star domain. Upon successfully arriving above a Level 4 Floating Land, Song Chi directly inquired about the specific address of the two individuals. Qingyun Floating Land, Pioneer Camp #3. As a Cruiser over thirteen hundred meters in length hovered above the camp, it immediately startled all the pioneers of the camp. It was worth noting that a Torch Warship of the Cruiser class was a rare sight in the camp, potentially not appearing even once in several years. Among the crowd, the brothers Song Shan and Song Liang were originally just spectating, but when two overwhelmingly strong traction forces acted upon them, fear appeared on their faces. However, remembering that this was a family colonial floating land and that anyone able to reach here must be a major figure from the family, they felt somewhat relieved. Soon, they were pulled into the warship, and after that, the Cruiser ascended once again amidst the envious gazes of countless ordinary pioneering clansmen. Inside the Cangqiong. Little Hao (Little Ya), what are you doing here? Werent you supposed to be back at the ancestral land for awakening? Seeing Song Hao and Song Ya, the faces of Song Shan and the others instantly changed. But as Song Hao quickly explained the situation, Song Shan and Song Liang first felt excitement that all their children had successfully awakened, then became somewhat bewildered. Could it be that all these years of mining, they had overlooked the biggest benefit? Song Chi didnt dwell on these issues, and after obtaining the specific coordinates from them, the Purple River Translocation Device was immediately activated. Around the Qingyun Floating Land Asteroid Belt, as the pioneer team mainly focused on the development of this Level 4 resource-type Floating Land, this asteroid belt, which was rather large in diameter, was infrequently visited, being more of a place for some team members to try their luck during their spare time. Because of this, the area of the asteroid belt that had been mined was still very small. After arriving at a suitable jump point inside this asteroid belt, Song Chi manipulated the Cangqiong, directing it toward the location indicated by Song Shan and his brother. Due to the size of the warship, it was challenging for the Cangqiong to navigate within the asteroid belt. However, the value of the recently exchanged Black Gold Ram Component came into play here; encountering obstructive asteroids, they were simply smashed aside. Through this aggressive maneuvering, it took less than half an hour for the Cangqiong to reach the destination. Without requiring further explanation from the two, Song Chis gaze shifted towards a distant spot. This was because beneath his feet in the Cangqiong, more specifically, the Neutron Star Core Armor layer of the Cangqiong had already emitted a strong response. At this point, Song Chi could confirm that the pile of remains in the distance was indeed neutron star remains. Seeing Song Chis lips curling slightly, the speechless Song Shan and the others cheered inwardly as well; since Song Chi had made his assessment so apparent, they naturally understood that the pile of remains in the distance indeed was neutron star remains. Chapter 692 - 363: Goodbye Neutron Star Remains_2 Chapter 692: Chapter 363: Goodbye Neutron Star Remains_2 They would undoubtedly receive ample reward from the Seventh Prince, a direct descendant of the present generation of their family. Thinking about this, both Song Shan and Song Liang could already imagine the head start their children would have, far surpassing their peers, greatly enhancing their future potential. Not bad, its definitely Neutron Star Remains, you may discuss now what you want, just inform me once youve decided! Ignoring the four who had already started discussing urgently, Song Chi piloted the Cang Qiong straight towards the Neutron Star Remains. However, as Cang Qiong approached too closely, suddenly two blazing fireballs struck unexpectedly from afar. Judging by the energy intensity, they were unlikely below Second Rank. For the current Cang Qiong, this was absolutely no threat. The two main cannons charged rapidly, without the need to activate their attack feature, and with two shots directly obliterated the Second Rank Fire Attribute space creature hiding in the remains. Yet, even though Song Chi did it with ease, the faces of Song Shan and the others behind him had turned somewhat pale. There had been times when they had passed close to this pile of Neutron Star Remains without ever realizing the danger. Had they recognized it, their interstellar mining ship might have been blown to smithereens upon approach. [Killed a Second Rank Alien Race, obtained one strand of First Rank Floating Land Origin!] [Ding, the warship has deducted 32 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin!] Hearing the Intelligent Brains prompt in his ears, Song Chi couldnt help but speed up. The two youngsters who had just awakened would be exploring the Alien Star Domain tomorrow, and naturally, he could not use the Torch Warship Boarding Certificate component. As for Song Shan and the other, as ordinary people, their stay on the warship didnt consume any Floating Land Origin. Under the mighty Absorbing Force of the cruiser, the pile of Neutron Star Remains up ahead was quickly absorbed into the warship. Although the reaction from the Neutron Star Core Armor was particularly intense during this time, Song Chi did not absorb it on the spot. He didnt know how long it would take to absorb this pile of Neutron Star Remains; he had to first return Song Hao and the others to Dragon Spine Continent. Reactivating the Aurora Transition Device component, the Cang Qiong returned to the skies above Pioneer Camp No. 3 in front of Green Moon Floating Land. How about it, have you thought it through? Behind him, Song Shan spoke on behalf of the two younger family members: We are just ordinary people; we dont know what would be the best combination, we leave it to Your Highness to arrange! Hearing this, Song Chi looked at Song Shan with a smile. Thats sensible! But just as he was about to speak, Song Hao, who stood at the back, suddenly took the initiative to say: Your Highness, I would like a Fusion Device, the lowest quality is fine! Song Chi scanned over him and Song Ya. You want to explore together? This approach is not without risk, are you sure youve thought this through? Standing at the end, ignoring the frantic eye signals from his dad and second uncle, Song Hao nodded firmly. Ive thought it through, please grant this, Your Highness! Since the two had made their decision, Song Chi wouldnt say more. Very well, two Purple Energy Shields, two Purple Engines, two Purple Main Cannons, and one Blue Fusion Device. These will be delivered to you before your exploration tomorrow! Upon hearing these words, whether it was Song Hao and Song Ya or the two men, Song Shan and Song Liang, who had lived for over 70 years, their hearts trembled wildly. They had considered Prince Song Chis reward would be substantial, yet they could never have imagined it would be so astonishingly generous. Originally, they had thought there might be a few blue-quality components, but they had never even considered purple components, let alone six whole purple components. As for the thoughts in the four mens hearts, Song Chi could guess, but he didnt care. For others, the value of the Neutron Star Remains might be limited, but for him, it was different. These Neutron Star Remains were the key to upgrading the Neutron Star Core Armor to Silver Legend components and a step he had to complete before the grand Pioneer War commenced. It would significantly increase his safety in the subsequent grand Pioneer War. Although this one piece was still not enough, he had recently sent out a message to the Shaking Light Star Rank chat group. He believed that with the power of the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower, getting another piece of Neutron Star Remains next should not be a problem. Thank you, Your Highness, our two families are immensely grateful! Although they were not clear about the specific value of the Neutron Star Remains, Song Shan and his companion could roughly guess that it must be a special favor from the clan prince, as just a piece of remains could not possibly be so valuable, after all, it wasnt a high-rank Starry Sea Oddity or anything like that. Saying this, the two quickly gestured to Song Hao and Song Ya behind them, ensuring they remembered this favor. Song Chi waved his hand. All right, theres no need for this. Were all family here. Consider it an additional investment in you two. I hope you both will be cautious with every exploration of the Alien Star Domain and carve your own paths as warship captains! After speaking, Song Chi sent Song Shan and Song Liang off the warship and then promptly chose to return. With the feeling of weightlessness once again, the Cangqiong brought Song Chi, Song Hao, and Song Ya back to the Dragon Spine Continent. In the Underground Warship Summoning Room at Green Moon Manor, after returning to the vein, Song Chi immediately commenced the absorption of the second piece of Neutron Star Remains. As expected, with the absorption of this piece, the upgrade progress of the Neutron Star Core Armor had jumped from 1/3 to 2/3. Just one more piece of the remains and this red epic-quality warship armor would metamorphose into silver. Filled with expectations, Song Chi resumed his daily training. Although he wanted to continue his enlightenment with the Shaking Light Chaos Stele at the Shaking Light Star Tower, he remembered the elders of the star towers advice that it was best not to comprehend the Chaos Stele too many times before reaching the Fourth Rank as the gains from enlightenment post-Fourth Rank were much greater than during the Third Rank Level, so he forcibly suppressed the urge. According to the advice of the Star Tower elders, he had six initial comprehension opportunities, and it was best to comprehend only twice before the Fourth Rank, while those senior members typically only had one comprehension of the Chaos Stele at the Third Rank Level. Song Chi had already had one enlightenment, and he planned to use the second after enhancing his lineage and talent with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow. On this day, almost half a year after his return from the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, finally, the Quantum Communication Bracelet brought the reply from the Clan Elders Tian Shu and Dai Jiang. According to them, they had previously traveled to the Evil Buddha Continent, where some family matters needed to be wrapped up. Regarding the borrowing of a Fifth Rank Frost Giant Dragon, both elders agreed without hesitation, and even refused the reward of 100 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. Joking aside, Song Chi was seen as a rising new star among his family, with all the Fourth Rank clansmen convinced that he would ascend to the Fifth Rank and possibly even to the Sixth Rank in the future; a junior with such potential was someone they wanted to build good relations with. What was a reward in comparison? Before receiving the two Fifth Rank Frost Giant Dragons, Song Chi transferred the Thorned Flying Dragon and the Cold Moon Snow Python to the Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring. Although both were red enslavement components, the Enslavement Medal had been strengthened to lv50, but the Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring had just reached lv40, so the two Fifth Rank ice dragons had to be enslaved with the Enslavement Medal. Once the enslavement was successful, Song Chi immediately went to the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. In the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, in the area where the large Flame Sun Stone vein was located, the Cangqiong relied on the Mirage Shadow feature to perfectly hide the warship. Inside the Main Control Room, Song Chi did not act immediately. To separate the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix from the large Flame Sun Stone vein below, it was essential to activate the Void Prison feature while it soared high in the sky, otherwise it would be useless. The key was that the Void Prison feature required tens of minutes to charge, so the control over the activation timing had to be exceptionally precise. Over the following months, Song Chi continuously observed the Heavenly Demon Phoenixs hunting trips and return schedules. Only by doing so could he precisely control the moment to activate the Void Prison feature. Chapter 693 - 364: Hunting the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Chapter 693: Chapter 364: Hunting the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Chirp chirp chirp! The sky was ablaze with red, and boundless waves of heat swept through the heavens. Above the Vault of Heaven, a flaming red divine bird, with a wingspan nearing 20,000 meters, soared with its wings stretched out. It emitted joyous chirps from its beak and clutched a two-thousand-meter-long green python in its talons, the spoils of its recent hunt. And now was the time to return to its nest and enjoy the feast. Suddenly, the chirping from the mouth of the fiery red divine bird ceased. It looked around vigilantly, its sharp phoenix eyes scanning everything in the vicinity. Just a moment ago, not only had the comfortable scorching waves emanating from the large Flame Sun Stone Vein below vanished abruptly, but even the entire sky overhead seemed to have dimmed. This sudden anomaly sent a signal of danger to it immediately. The green serpent in its talons was released instantly, and a crimson fire spread around its body, spawning rings of red flame that grew from small to large high up in the air, with an abundance of the Law of Fire circulating atop its ruddy wings. As a descendant of the Phoenix Divine Bird bloodline, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan was highly intelligent, not to mention a Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix, whose intelligence was on par with that of humans. Upon detecting all the abnormalities around it, it readied itself for battle without hesitation. Meanwhile, several miniature figures burst out from the depths of the dense forest far away. However, as they emerged from the Primeval Forest, the bodies of three figures began to expand rapidly. Soon, two Frost Giant Dragons with wingspans not the least bit inferior to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix above them soared into the sky. Thick Mysterious Ice armor covered their entire bodies, and beneath the armor were even more impressive layers of Dragon Scales. With roars, terrifying Mysterious Ice Dragons Breath gushed from their nostrils and mouths, the terrifyingly cold energy seemingly enough to freeze everything in the world. Apart from the two rapidly ascending Frost Giant Dragons, on the ground, a Flame Giant holding a giant sword glared round-eyed, with the nearly Major Achievement Law of Fire circulating around its body, eying itself menacingly. At this sight, the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix felt an extreme threat emanate from deep within. Such a formation was enough to be fatal to it. Chirp chirp chirp! Flapping its wings, two illusory divine birds composed entirely of flames rushed towards the Frost Giant Dragons flying in from below. Mysterious Ice Dragons Breath spewed forth, clashing with the Illusory Fire Birds, and both dissipated almost simultaneously. Finally, as the two Fifth Rank Frost Giant Dragons reached the same elevation as the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, the grand battle unfolded. Flame Domain clashed with Frost Domain, the Secret Realms Vault of Heaven trembled, and in the collision of ice and fire, void fissures followed in their wake. This was merely one of the Primordial Secret Realms, and one of lower Quality at that. It was not surprising that the space was torn asunder under the full exertion of Fifth Rank Species. Deep within the dense forest, Song Chi gazed up at the sky, his eyes filled with solemnity. For the Cang Qiong to intervene in a Fifth Rank Level battle was difficult; it could at best provide some assistance from the sidelines. All of a sudden, a thunderous and penetrating cry came from the distance above. Amidst the clash with the two Fifth Rank Ice Giant Dragons, the Heavenly Demon Phoenixs body was torn open with several deep gashes by the sharp Dragon Claws. Its own Attacks seemed somewhat futile against the double-layered defensive power of the Frost Giant Dragons. Knowing it couldnt afford to drag out the battle, and that competing against the pureblood Dragon Race in physical melee was not a wise choice, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix activated one of its inherent Bloodline Divine Abilities. Phoenix True Flame! Crimson flames tinted with hints of black spread madly in all directions. Even faced with the Frost Domain of the Frost Giant Dragons, these black-tinged flames exhibited a terrifying suppressive force. The Mysterious Ice, enhanced by the nearly Major Achievement Ice Law, was almost instantly melted in its presence. The two Fifth Rank Dragons wailed, the intermixed red and black flames piercing through both layers of their armor and rampaging through the flesh within. Seeing this, Song Chi, concealed below in the forest, hurriedly transmitted new orders via Mind Sound Transmission. The two Frost Giant Dragons suddenly howled skywards, while frantically dodging the black-red flames surging around them, circulating a massive amount of Frost Domain rapidly around their bodies, quickly giving rise to two ice crystal tornadoes. They were using one of the Bloodline Divine Abilities unique to the Ice Giant Dragons. Dragon Language Magic: Ice Storm The space of the Void Prison, which was ablaze with heat just a moment ago, quickly filled with ice crystal snowflakes. Suffering from the extreme temperature shift, even the Flame Giant far from the battlefield felt uncomfortable. Looking back at the sky, two twenty-thousand-meter wide Frost Storms raged, sweeping towards the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Even with the protective Phoenix True Flame, the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix dared not clash directly with these two Frost Storms. It flapped its wings vigorously, trying to distance itself from the area engulfed by the Frost Storms. However, the space, already sealed by the Void Prison, was only so vast. No matter how it dodged, layers of ice began to form on its body, not very noticeable yet continuously melted by the terrifying body flames. The rapid cycle took a tangible toll on its Consumption. From the dense forest below, Song Chi, who was closely observing the entire battle situation, suddenly narrowed his eyes. Without warning, several feathers transformed from red-black flames were shooting towards him at great speed. Engines ignited, Thrusters operating at full force. With this swift response, the Cang Qiong burst out from the forest just in time to narrowly dodge the feathers of special flame. His gaze returned to the sky, fixating on the Heavenly Demon Phoenix with narrowed eyes. Chapter 694 - 364: Hunting the Heavenly Demon Phoenix_2 Chapter 694: Chapter 364: Hunting the Heavenly Demon Phoenix_2 He knew todays battle wouldnt be easy, yet he hadnt expected to be discovered so quickly. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix seemed to have seen through that both the two Fifth Rank Frost Giant Dragons and the Flame Giant were not the main targets; finding and dealing with him, the real target, was key to this battle. Before he had time to think further, a warning from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain suddenly resounded. [Attention, several streams of extremely high-intensity fiery energy are rapidly approaching from behind the ship. Please evade!] Looking behind, a chill went through Song Chis heart. The red and black flame feathers, which had clearly entered the dense forest behind, had surprisingly turned direction autonomously and continued to rush towards the Cangqiong. Calmly, Song Chi didnt panic. He activated the Void Escape Orb component at the first opportunity, making the Cangqiong flash escape to the distant skies, far from the main battlefield of the several Fifth Rank creatures. Seeing the red and black flame feathers turning towards him again, he allowed the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to help control the fire control system, and several main and secondary cannons fired wildly. The Pure Yang Sword Light and Soul-Extinguishing Beam directly bombarded these flame feathers, and with the continual erosion from the secondary cannons, they finally scattered the various flame feathers midway. Having eliminated this threat, Song Chi continued in the same manner as before, wandering away from the center of the battlefield, merely now that he had revealed himself, the warships cannons were naturally not stingy. Main cannons, secondary cannons, external launchers, all fired as much as they could. Under such bombardment, coupled with the relentless pursuit of the two Fifth Rank Ice Giant Dragons, injuries on the Heavenly Demon Phoenix gradually intensified. At this point, it wasnt clear what ability the Heavenly Demon Phoenix had used, but a large ring of flames burst around it and, in the next second, its body turned into a fiery red afterimage, charging towards the Cangqiong, away from the center of the battlefield. This sudden change caused Song Chi to break into a cold sweat. A Fifth Rank creature charging at high speed, the might it carried can be imagined; if it hit, the result for the Cangqiong could only be guessed. In an instant, Song Chi could only manage to activate two components. First was the Purusa Zen Seals Zen Meditation Seal: External Time Stop feature. With the activation of this Golden Sanctuary component, the body of the fiery red afterimage of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix suddenly stuttered. Even if its speed was too fast for the naked eye to clearly capture, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain was unaffected. Under the wisdom brains aided activation, the Zen Meditation Seal: External Time Stop feature accurately hit the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Alongside this component, the second thing Song Chi activated was the High Overload Burst feature of the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine, which under this features enhancement, increased the Cangqiongs speed manifold, taking it at an astonishing speed elsewhere, as far away as possible from the current position of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Now that Zen Meditation Seal: External Time Stop feature was used, if the opponent attempted another such sudden attack, Song Chi was uncertain if he could interrupt it a second time and had to get as far away as possible. Once away from the terrifying range of flames surrounding the opponent, the Cangqiong suddenly disappeared in this sealed area. Indeed, Song Chi had activated another new feature. The Mirage Shadow feature of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component. Since the Heavenly Demon Phoenix had already targeted him primarily, Song Chis response was to make both himself and the Cangqiong disappear from the opponents sight, which would prevent the Heavenly Demon Phoenix from finding the Cangqiongs existence and shouldnt pose much of a threat anymore. As for the restriction of not being able to attack while in Mirage Shadow state, as the injuries on the body of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix grew more severe, he believed that the two Ice Giant Dragons could slowly grind it to death; moreover, given that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix had its time stopped, its situation at the moment was not favorable... As its body was completely frozen, the dual trailing Frost Storms completely engulfed it; large amounts of ice crystal shards continuously sliced the body of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix under the storms envelopment. In a short time, large and small wounds covered every corner of its body, a large amount of steaming hot blood sprayed, turning the Heavenly Demon Phoenix into what now resembled a Blood Phoenix. With a deep cry emanating from within the Frost Storm, strands of visible red and black flames emerged from within the Frost Storm; initially just a few strands, but as time passed, these red and black flames became more and more numerous, ultimately completely consuming the twin Frost Storms. Inside the hidden void of the Cangqiong, Song Chi watched in horror as the twin Frost Storms transformed into flame storms, sweeping over the two Frost Giant Dragons. He didnt know what exactly these red and black flames were, but he was certain they were most likely not under the control of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix itself. Because the previous two frost storms were genuinely formed by dragon language magic, even though the Western Giant Dragon was slightly inferior to the Eastern True Dragon, it was not something a Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix could reverse with its fire attribute divine skills alone. Unless, this special flame was inherited from its ancestors, comparable to the Phoenix Divine Bird that rivaled the true dragons; only this could explain it. Thinking of this, Song Chis shock faded away. Ancestral divine skills, even if the Heavenly Demon Phoenix could borrow them, were not without cost. The current black and red firestorm appeared terrifying, but as long as it dragged on for a while, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix would likely become powerless. Song Chis thoughts were indeed correct; however, the reality was that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix was more aware of its own condition. With all its might, it unleashed the Phoenix True Flame for one purpose aloneto end this battle as quickly as possible. The Fire Phoenix cried out, and the red-black firestorm suddenly stagnated; the next second, all flames veered towards The Vault of Heaven. In just a short time, numerous fire curtains of varying sizes converged in the upper space of this enclosed area. With the Heavenly Demon Phoenixs long cry again, another of its innate divine abilities, Phoenix Flame Destroying the World, burst forth thunderously. Countless red and black fireballs fell from the sky, indiscriminately bombing this enclosed space with destructive might. The two Frost Giant Dragons flapped their wings, desperately trying to dodge the endless fireballs falling from the sky. However, the number of these red and black fireballs was too great, too dense; no matter how the Frost Giant Dragons dodged, they were repeatedly struck by clusters of fireballs. The terrifying red and black flames easily penetrated their icy armor and dragon scales, aggressively corroding the flesh inside the two dragons. For a time, the two dragons continuously wailed. Not to mention the two Frost Giant Dragons, even the Cangqiong, with a length of just over a thousand meters, could not escape this fate. Even with the assistance of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, it still couldnt completely evade under the infinite coverage of fireballs. As the warship was attacked, the Mirage Shadow feature was also invalidated, and the Cangqiong reappeared above The Vault of Heaven. [Warning, subjected to unknown fire energy attack, energy shield shield value decreased by 6%, please repair timely!] [Warning... Shield value down 18%...] [Warning... Shield value down 30%...] [Warning... Shield value down 40%...] Under the erosion of these shockingly powerful red and black flames, the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield]s shield value was decreasing at a terrifying rate. At the same time, another sharp cry resounded in the distance in The Vault of Heaven. As if seeing a blood enemy, the moment Cangqiong appeared, the entirely blood-red Heavenly Demon Phoenix transformed into a residual image and swept in, giving Song Chi and the Cangqiong no time to react. Faced with this situation, Song Chis mind raced. Having continuously battled for months during the Shaking Light Trial, he didnt panic but allowed himself to quickly regain composure and swiftly contemplated a follow-up response plan. At this moment, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain issued a new warning. Chapter 695 - 365: Harvest Chapter 695: Chapter 365: Harvest He activated the Final Blessing component immediately. The Shield Value, which had been at a mere 14% remaining, rebounded to 78%. However, there was not a hint of relaxation in Song Chis eyes, for the Energy Shield could not fend off the frontal collision of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix, which was racing towards him. As the afterimage of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix drew increasingly closer, Song Chi grew ever more composed. At the critical moment, he activated the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature of the Purusa Zen Meditation Seal component, allowing the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature to complete its Buffer, followed by reactivating this feature once again. Simultaneously, having already received his mental guidance, the two Fifth Rank Frost Giant Dragons, despite the severe pain wracking their bodies, opened their fearsome jaws and rapidly gathered a vast amount of Frost Energy and the power of the Ice Law within. In the corner of the sealed space formed by the Void Prison, the rushing figure of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix came to a halt. Before time came to a complete stop, a touch of confusion appeared in its crimson eyes, puzzled as to how such an against-nature ability could be used a second time so quickly. But perhaps it would never understand. Because at that moment, two fearsome, wide beams of frost-white light had already been fired from the distance. Wrapped in infinite Power of Annihilation, these were the second Bloodline Divine Ability unleashed by the two Frost Giant Dragons. Dragon Language Magic: Frost Dragon Annihilation Wave. The two horrifying beams of light pierced through, their striking speed beyond description. Even though Song Chi had turned the warship around early, attempting to distance himself from the Heavenly Demon Phoenixs body at the greatest speed, it was still not enough. After the Frost Dragon Annihilation Wave hit the body of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, thick Frost Energy radiated outwards from its body at the center. The Cang Qiong, which had not managed to retreat in time, was also enveloped in this Frost Energy, and the newly recovered Energy Shield Shield Value began to plummet rapidly once again. Song Chi did not regret his decision. The battlefield condition changed in an instant. The moment he had the two Fifth Rank Frost Giant Dragons act was indeed the most perfect opportunity. If he had waited to let the Cang Qiong exit the battlefield first before taking action, the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature might not have lasted that long. It had been said before that the Cang Qiong was merely at Third Rank, and even though the Purusa Zen Seal component had reached Enhancement Level 50, it did not mean it could fully affect a Fifth Rank Life. A 6-second Time Stop might not last even 2 seconds. Following the Frost Energy came the explosion of numerous Mysterious Ice Fragments. Above was the descent of red-black fireballs, behind the shrapnel of Mysterious Ice Fragments, and at the moment, both the Energy Shield and Warship Armor of the Cang Qiong, as well as the warship itself, were damaged. Therefore, the one remaining Repair chance of the Final Blessing component was used, under which the Cang Qiong was barely repaired entirely. Now looking back at the heavenly demon phoenix, two huge craters thousands of kilometers in diameter had appeared on its back after the Frost Dragon Annihilation Waves, and its entire body was frozen solid by the potent Frost Energy. The fight was still not over, as Song Chi had yet to receive the Floating Land Origin credit notification. Below, the Flame Giant, which had been watching helplessly until now, finally found its opportunity. Surrounded by a mass of Flame Energy, it soared up into the air, lifting the Divine-weaving Sword high. It did not utilize the Law of Fire, but purely its physical strength. But dont underestimate this seemingly simple strike; the destructive power it carried was beyond imagination because the Flame Giant itself possessed the Talent Ability Bloodline Divine Power. An all-out strike would only be stronger than an ordinary attack from a Fifth Rank Life. A red sword light flashed, and the Divine-weaving Sword fiercely struck the outer layer of the Heavenly Demon Phoenixs icy shell. This extremely robust Mysterious Ice was like tofu in front of the Flame Giant, powered by Bloodline Divine Power, and was easily sliced open, followed by the swords edge coming down hard on the Heavenly Demon Phoenixs crimson neck. Chapter 696 - 365: Harvest_2 Chapter 696: Chapter 365: Harvest_2 Fortunately, the Life System Medical Repair Pod components were extremely effective in treating such external injuries, and he believed it wouldnt take long for him to recover. ... Focusing his attention away from the corpse of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix behind him, Song Chi willingly deactivated the Void Prison feature. Before returning to the Dragon Spine Continent to deal with the corpse of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix, he had another task to accomplish. After all, its a Fifth Rank life, and its strength is among the top within all Fifth Rank beings. There should be some treasures in its nest, right? Cang Qiong descended from the Vault of Heaven, and under the cloaking effect of the Void Membrane component, it zoomed low towards the nest of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Soon, Cang Qiong swept across a vast stretch of Fire Attribute plants and successfully reached the location of the large Flame Sun Stone Vein. The nest of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix was established deep within the mountain where the large Flame Sun Stone Vein was located. Using the information he had previously detected, Song Chi directly controlled Cang Qiong to head straight for the nest of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. The nest was situated within a massive mountain, and at the midsection of the mountain, there was a gigantic opening. Due to the size of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, Cang Qiong easily entered and exited this opening. Upon entering, a whole new scenery unfolded before Song Chis eyes. This was a vast mountain space with a huge pit in the center, from which endless hot air currents surged, turning the entire space scorching hot. The pit was directly connected to the core of the large Flame Sun Stone Vein below, and the intense heat emitted by the stone vein was ceaselessly channeled through this passage to this mountain space, nurturing a perfect cave for the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Seeing this, Song Chis eyes narrowed, noting that the tunnels design didnt seem to be the work of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix itself, but rather like it had been deliberately made by other intelligent beings, though it appeared to be extremely ancient. The first thing that came to Song Chis mind was the Dustless Sect. After all, this Spirit Beast Secret Realm originally belonged to the Dustless Sect. It was reasonable for its disciples to actively create a better environment for the creatures within their secret realm, especially since Phoenix Marrow could enhance a creatures Genetic Bloodline Talent, making it natural for the Dustless Sect to hope it would breed better and faster in this Spirit Beast Secret Realm. However, regardless of whether it was true or not, it was of no concern to him. At the moment, Song Chis attention was entirely drawn to two other items. One of them was three vaguely red pulsating eggs, several meters tall. A trace of pleasure flashed in Song Chis eyes. If he wasnt mistaken, these were most likely the eggs of the previous Heavenly Demon Phoenix. He directly used a tractor beam to draw the three phoenix eggs into the warship; Song Chi had some ideas about them. Either he would keep them and cultivate them slowly himself, or he would send them to his familys Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Strictly speaking, sending them to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm was better, as it offered an environment similar to this Spirit Beast Secret Realm, which would allow the three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs to receive better cultivation and breeding. As for cultivating them himself, even though the Cultivation Secret Realm could continuously run time acceleration, its limit still couldnt compare with the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, and the cultivation realm also lacked the fiery environment needed to nurture the three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs. The advantage of cultivating them himself was that the resulting Heavenly Demon Phoenixes would all belong to him, allowing him to arrange as he wished. Setting aside the three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs for later consideration, Song Chis gaze shifted to another type of high-rank resource in this mountain space. Is this... Phoenix Blood Root? Eyeing the tiny crimson clovers rooted in the rock layer below, Song Chi struggled to recall some information in his mind. In the end, it was the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain that presented detailed information and images about Phoenix Blood Root, helping Song Chi confirm that the three crimson clovers were indeed Phoenix Blood Grass. According to the Song Familys records, Phoenix Blood Grass was a type of Spirit Grass that grew where a phoenix had fallen. It had the ability to enhance the bloodline purity of creatures with phoenix blood, making it incredibly valuable for certain groups. Song Chi didnt feel much of anything, treating it as just the collection of a resource with a decent value. He carefully stored away the three Phoenix Blood Roots and, seeing that there were no other resources left in the mountain space, he then took control of the Cang Qiong and exited the cave. As for that large Flame Sun Stone vein below, its unit price wasnt high, and it might be worthwhile to mine on a colonial Floating Land, but for now, it was something Song Chi definitely looked down upon. Leaving the site of the large Flame Sun Stone vein behind, Song Chi found a suitable location to set up a new Spatial Anchor Point, and then he summoned the Cang Qiong back to the Ruins Market. Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. However, Song Shiyuan did not ask too much about it and similarly did not inquire further about the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow that Song Chi had previously emphasized. The Song Family did not have any records of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, so naturally, they did not know the effects of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow. If it hadnt been for Song Chi learning about its effects from the Lu Family, he probably would have never known about the Phoenix Marrows ability to enhance a persons Genetic Bloodline Talent. As for how the Lu Family came by this knowledge, they likely discovered relevant records during past explorations of Immortal Realm Continent Fragments. Alright, leave the corpse here and come back to collect it after half a year! Upon hearing this, Song Chi bowed once more. He truly respected this Prime Ancestor, not only for his strength but also for his repeated acts of support. Including the current task of refining the Heavenly Demon Phoenix corpse, the elder did not request any compensation, fully demonstrating his willingness to give preferential treatment to the outstanding juniors of the family with his actions. After leaving the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Song Chi made two separate trips to return the two Fifth Rank Frost Giant Dragons, which had fully recovered from their injuries, to the Tian Shu and the Daijiang Clan Elder. After completing these tasks, he returned through the Ruins Market to the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. There was still half a year to wait for the refinement of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix corpse, a period that could be used to continue exploring the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. Thats right, an Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, and not the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. With the Heavenly Demon Phoenix corpse now in hand, only the Zhuque Divine Bird in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm caught his attention. But finding an opportunity to face two Third Rank Zhuque Divine Birds wasnt something that could be achieved in a short time. The protection that the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird offered its offspring was somewhat exaggerated, to the point of being inseparable. Over the course of more than a year, the Void Demon could not find a single opportunity. Song Chi had long since come to terms with this, having plenty of time in the future to explore the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment; there was simply no need to rush. A year or two mattered little to him; should it be inseparable for ten or eight years, only then would he give up entirely. Next to the terrifying combat power of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix was the Zhuque Divine Bird, an existence with even more exceptional Genetic Bloodline Talent. Facing such a legendary creature obviously required immense patience. Chapter 697 - 366: Prelude to the Promotion of the Ruins Market Chapter 697: Chapter 366: Prelude to the Promotion of the Ruins Market Before departing to explore the fragments of the Immortal Realm Continent after leaving the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, Song Chi paid another visit to the location of the Flame Parasol Tree. For the subsequent incubation of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix egg, and the healthy growth of the chicks after hatching, an appropriate fire environment was indispensable. Currently, the only source of this fire environment for Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm that Song Chi could think of was the Flame Parasol Tree of the Fifth Rank Level. As for the Half-Step Fifth Rank Level Fire Scale Python, there was no need for excessive concern. Hiss hiss hiss! Coiled atop the trunk of the Flame Parasol Tree, the Half-Step Fifth Rank Level Fire Scale Python radiated intense scorching scale flames. However, the Flame Giant, wielding the Divine-weaving Sword, went straight into the fray. The blade of the sword sliced through the pythons body from thousands of meters away, leaving a very long gash. Playing with fire in front of a Fifth Rank Level Flame Giant was like brandishing a big knife before Guan Yuit was simply not a big threat to the giant. It didnt take long for the Half-Step Fifth Rank Level Fire Scale Python to be severely wounded by the Flame Giant. However, as per Song Chis prior indications, the Flame Giant did not kill the Fire Scale Python. Instead, Song Chi used a component of the Enslavement Medal to complete its final enslavement. A Half-Step Fifth Rank Level living being could be a suitable carrier for the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature; it was an opportunity not to be missed. If it werent for the high danger associated with dealing with Fifth Rank Level creatures, Song Chi would have already attempted to enslave a Fifth Rank Exotic Beast using the two Fifth Rank Frost Giant Dragons back then. Now, this Half-Step Fifth Rank Fire Scale Python wasnt a bad choice either. As for the Flame Giant, he was his regular enforcer. Unless it was an emergency, Song Chi would never use it to carry the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy. After sending the enslaved Fire Scale Python into the Life System Medical Repair Pod, Song Chi issued orders to the Flame Giant to begin transplanting the Flame Parasol Tree. He first took out the Purple Quality Immortal Domain Spirit Earth Strange Object from the Cultivation Secret Realm and scattered it evenly at the root of the Flame Parasol Tree. Although the Purple Quality Immortal Domain Spirit Earth had little effect on the Fifth Rank Level Flame Parasol Tree, it could still increase the success rate of transplantation slightly. Once this was all set, Cang Qiong in the high sky and the Flame Giant embracing the Flame Parasol Tree exerted their strength simultaneously. With the combined effect of the traction force and the brute strength of the Flame Giant, the Flame Parasol Tree began to be uprooted slowly. Inside the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, Song Chi closely watched the situation below while issuing instructions to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. Intelligent Brain, carefully monitor the life state of the Flame Parasol Tree. If there are signs of possible transplantation failure, alert me immediately! [Instruction received!] Below, the thick-trunked Flame Parasol Tree was being gradually pulled upward, with its roots slowly being lifted from the ground. At that moment, Song Chis expression in Cang Qiong suddenly changed, and he quickly withdrew the battleships Traction Beam. Simultaneously, he sent the words Stop to the Flame Giant via Mind Sound Transmission. Just then, a prompt from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain had reached his ears. [Attention, life fluctuations of the Flame Parasol Tree are intensifying. The concentration of Fire Energy in the vicinity is slowly decreasing, with a suspected probability of 66% of transplantation failure.] It was this prompt that made Song Chi voluntarily halt the subsequent action. With a 66% rate of transplantation failure, it was too high to gamble on. Song Chi was not willing to take that risk. Besides the fact that it would be very difficult to find a new suitable method to provide a Fire Attribute environment in the short term, there was another important reason. That was, Song Chi had something that could increase the transplantation success rate later on; he just needed to wait a little while. Approaching the component of the Cultivation Secret Realm, Song Chis spirit sank into the realm. He saw that on the central Silver Apple Mother Tree in the Secret Realm, four Silver Apples had already reappeared. Although it would take a long time for them to fully mature, with the Secret Realm Accelerator feature of the Cultivation Secret Realm, Song Chi only needed to wait a few more years to have the mature Silver Apples. And the Fifth Rank Level Silver Apples could enhance the Immortal Domain Spirit Earth to Orange Quality, at which point the success rate of transplanting the Flame Parasol Tree would be greatly increased. Abandoning the continuation of the transplantation, Song Chi did not delay further. He controlled Cang Qiong and headed straight for the entrance to the Secret Realm. Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, Dustless Sect Ruins. Accompanied by a series of spatial fluctuations, Cang Qiong appeared out of thin air. Observing the familiar environment around, with the aid of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brains control, Cang Qiong slowly made its way toward the location of the Array Prohibitions that Song Chi had discovered before. Song Chi was extremely curious about that excellently hidden Array Prohibitions. Due to various reasons, it had been delayed until now. Now, without any other matters to tie him down, he could finally proceed to break the Array Prohibitions with peace of mind. Inside the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi was already guessing what might lie beyond that Array Prohibitions. Those that the former Dustless Sect had set up a grand array to guard, and even after the annihilation of the Dustless Sects gates, it could still exist for so long on its own, clearly indicated that this Array Prohibitions was very extraordinary. His thoughts raced in his mind, but the speed of Cang Qiong beneath his feet was exceptionally slow. Right now, he was not within the Spirit Beast Secret Realm; above the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment lay countless Traces of Law and innumerable spatial rifts from a great unknown battle from ancient times. He could no longer fly unimpeded as he did in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. Chapter 698 - 366: Prelude to the Promotion of the Ruins Market_2 Chapter 698: Chapter 366: Prelude to the Promotion of the Ruins Market_2 The distance was not far, but it still took Song Chi a considerable amount of time to make his way back to where the Array Prohibition was situated. Due to its reentry into the void, the ruins were completely undetectable to the naked eye; the only reason the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines stumbled upon it earlier was due to their extreme sensitivity to the void. Otherwise, even the Peeping Spirit Eyes would certainly have failed to detect it. Let alone the Red Quality Peeping Spirit Eyes, Song Chi guessed that even a Fifth Rank Level Silver Sky-Scanning Radar would likely be unable to detect any anomalies. The reason was simple: the Dustless Sect underfoot must have been at the Seventh Rank Level in the unknown past, or even likely to have had cultivators at a level above the Seventh Rank. Such an Immortal Sect would probably have set up Protection Array with a level no lower than the Seventh Rank. Even if the Arrays might had been eroded by the passage of time, to detect its presence would probably require at least enhancement to a Sixth Rank Level Red, or even Silver radar. However, regardless, now that it had been discovered by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, Song Chi was determined to claim it. Once he arrived at a suitable distance, Song Chi quickly began to charge the two main cannons, while dozens of secondary cannons and External Armor-Piercing Cobalt Shell Launchers fired simultaneously at the concealed area of the Array. Under the barrage of countless shells, the Array Prohibition, hidden in the void, quickly revealed its form. The already thin light of the Array weakened at an exceedingly slow pace under the bombardment of the Cang Qiongs extensive firepower. Even though the Array had lost most of its power over the long years, it was not something that Fourth and Fifth Rank shells, mounted on a Third Rank warship, could break through in a short time. Song Chi, having experienced this before, was not surprised. Shortly after the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon and Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon, which had been fully charged, opened fire in succession. The effects of the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon, especially after being strengthened to lv59, were quite significant. Its blasts clearly dimmed the light emanating from the Array ahead. Nevertheless, compared to the other shells, this rate of erosion was still negligible in terms of the Array Prohibition itself. Song Chi estimated that to completely wear down this Array would take at least several months, if not more than half a year. Coming to this conclusion, he naturally wouldnt foolishly wait it out. He handed over the control of the warship to Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, tasked with continuously attacking the Array ahead, while he himself entered the Ruins Market to make the most of his time practicing the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique, Visualization, and comprehending the Law of Space with the help of the Ruins Market. In addition, when the time came, he would also initiate the monthly Ruins Market trade. Inside the lv39 All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi stood in the standard Guidance Technique practice pose. Bolstered by the dense Spectral Energy and having just consumed a Top-Tier Body Forging Potion neutralized with a 5,000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl, the circulation speed of the Spectral Energy inside his body reached an astonishing level. After purchasing all of the Orange and Red Oddity items from the Qingtian Tribe in a single transaction, the Ruins Markets level went straight up to lv39. However, the threshold to upgrade from lv39 to lv40 was exorbitantly high, which kept him stuck at lv39, and he hadnt quite reached the standard to advance to the Fourth Rank. Nevertheless, even the lv39 All-Attributes Cultivation Room greatly amplified the effectiveness of practicing the Spectral Energy Guidance Technique. Combined with the 5,000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl provided by Deguen, in just a matter of days, Song Chis level of the Guidance Technique rushed from the original lv35 all the way to lv37. And importantly, he was not far from lv38. When he stepped out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room again, his strength in Spectral Energy was already stable at more than half through lv37. He believed that in a few more years, he could reach the peak of lv37. Pleased with the fluctuations in his inner aura, Song Chi then opened the properties panel of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market at his feet. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv39] [Size: 11,800m X 11,800m] [Basic Configuration: 245 shops, 2,900m X 2,900m stall area, 3-story inn (1), lv39 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (1) (doubles the efficiency of Spectral Energy cultivation), lv39 Spectral Energy Protection Formation (1), lv39 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform (1), Third Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform (1).] [Additional Configuration: Stealth Light Platform (Purple) lv30, Third Rank Bloodline Baptism Altar (Red) (2/14)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (ability to move freely within the void, naturally avoiding disasters)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Points (Allows setting up two coordinate anchor points within any different star domains of Shattered Starry Sea)] [Upgrade Requirement: 500 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, Ruins Market transaction volume reaches five hundred thousand (488560/500000) strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, one Temporal Spirit Crystal] Song Chis gaze lingered on the lowest row of the attribute panel, and upon seeing that the Ruins Market transaction volume was only just over ten thousand strands away from reaching five hundred thousand, a smile played in his eyes. With careful calculation, he figured that one or two more transactions would suffice to meet the quota, and as for the required Temporal Spirit Crystal, Song Chi had a plan: if he couldnt find it before meeting the volume, he would directly use the versatile strengthening resource Mixed Elemental Copper as a substitute. Temporal Spirit Crystal, as the name implies, emerges only within medium to large time-attribute ore veins, similar to Ether Crystal. Its use is not particularly significant, its value limited, and yet its quite rare, which is the most frustrating part. Finding Ether Crystals was already difficult enough, let alone the time-type ore veins, which are even rarer than spatial ones. Moreover, not all time-type ore veins will contain such an item. When the Ruins Market was promoted to lv39 and he learned of the Ether Crystal information, Song Chi immediately posted purchase requests on the family forums, the Ruins Market shops, and even reached out to Song Yufeng and Wang Zhen, but there was no news at all. Shaking his head, Song Chi didnt dwell on it any longer. He clicked to close the Ruins Market attribute panel and sat cross-legged at a secluded Primitive Space Origin Law location within the Ruins Market, preparing to engage in a new session of Law Comprehension. Moreover, deep inside, there was an almost imperceptible anticipation for what the scene would look like when the Ruins Market advanced to the Fourth Rank. Promoting from the Third Rank to the Fourth Rank in Shattered Starry Sea was a qualitative change. He believed that the Ruins Markets promotion would also bring about tremendous changes, so much so that he was already hardly able to wait. He had just sat down for a short while when a sudden call from the Thorned Flying Dragon, left aboard the Cangqiong, resonated in the depths of his heart. The Array Prohibitions are about to break? Hearing this message, he instantly stood up and then his figure swiftly disappeared from the Ruins Market. On the piece of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, within the expanse of sky-high Cangqiong, a spatial fluctuation flickered, revealing Song Chis figure. His gaze immediately followed the holographic screen at the front of the warship to look outside, and indeed, as the Thorned Flying Dragon had warned, after several months of continuous erosion, the radiance of the Array Prohibition in front was so dim it was on the brink of complete shattering. Suppressing the anticipation in his heart, Song Chi spoke up: Intelligent Brain, instruct the warship to retreat another hundred miles! Although curious about what was within those Array Prohibitions, Song Chi did not lose the caution he ought to have. In case there was a Sixth Rank-level existence inside, the sufficiently distanced Cangqiong would have ample time to respond. Once the warship retreated to the specified position, the Main Cannon, Secondary Cannon, and External Launchers fired again. Amidst the resounding boom of cannon fire in the sky, the dim Array Prohibition below finally began showing myriad tiny cracks, which grew larger and larger until it completely shattered. Song Chis eyes were firmly fixed below, and after the Array Prohibition was utterly broken, he finally saw the full picture of what lay beyond it. Upon clearly seeing the scene behind the Array Prohibitions, his eyes slightly widened. Its actually a... Spiritual Medicine Garden? Looking at the symmetrically planned plots of Spirit Soil within the Array Prohibitions, as well as the scattered Spirit Grass and Spirit Plants on that soil, he was somewhat surprised. But beyond the surprise, there was also a joy swirling in his eyes. Among those numerous plots of Spirit Soil, he caught a glimpse of a captivating red light. Chapter 699 - 367: Harvest in the Spiritual Medicine Garden Chapter 699: Chapter 367: Harvest in the Spiritual Medicine Garden If Im not mistaken, he mused, thats likely to be spirit soil of the Red Epic Quality that has been converted. Suppressing the urge rising within him, he opened the warships hatch. Dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and Fallen Angel Soldier Statues, each with eight wings on their back, charged toward the spiritual medicine garden below, led by three Soldier Figurines imprinted with brainwave imprints. Although neither his own eyes nor the warships Sky Patrol Radar had detected the presence of any high-rank beings, as the saying goes, better safe than sorry. With the spiritual medicine garden right before him and not going anywhere, a thorough inspection by the array of Soldier Figurines wouldnt hurt. After about ten or so minutes, the search party of Soldier Figurines had scoured the entire spiritual medicine garden several times and found no trace of any creatures. Having ascertained this, Song Chi began to slowly navigate the warship downward. The deeper he descended, the more furrowed his brows became. Under the baptism of endless years, even the spiritual medicines planted in the Dustless Sects spiritual medicine garden, all of which were of a high grade, couldnt withstand the merciless passage of time. It was evident at a glance that the number of living plants in this vast garden was extremely limited. Most of the spirit soil was bare, devoid of any spirit grass or plants, save for a few isolated patches where a lone plant still clung to life. Only the plot emitting a red glow housed several surviving spiritual medicines and plants. Turning his head, he saw plants that were mostly unfamiliar to him. Even the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, which had copied his entire familys data trove, could only display three light screens at this moment. Those three light screens detailed three different types of spiritual medicines and plants, with the most valuable undoubtedly being the one plant among them. [Name: Green Blood Flat Peach Tree] [Belonging: High-rank spiritual plant of the Immortal Realm] [Description: Blooms once every three thousand years, bears fruit once every three thousand years, and matures once every three thousand years. After nine thousand years, twelve Green Blood Flat Peaches can be harvested, which, when consumed, greatly assist the cultivation of the Guidance Technique.] [Remark: A descendent of the Nine Heavens Flat Peach Root found on the Immortal Realm Continent, one of the high-rank plants of the Immortal Realm Continent.] [Note: A maximum of three peaches can be consumed per person, with no effect subsequent to that.] [Note 2: Has a significant effect on the cultivation of the Fourth Rank Guidance Technique, aiding in breaking through the Fourth Rank.] In addition to the Green Blood Flat Peach Tree, the other two were called Ganoderma Grass and Crescent Moon Flower, reportedly the main materials for high-rank elixirs in the cultivation world. Of these three, what Song Chi valued most was the Green Blood Flat Peach Tree, as it was the most beneficial to him. Coincidentally, he was about to reach the threshold of breaking through to Fourth Rank Torch Captain, and its timing was perfect. Besides that, he was particularly interested in that batch of Red Epic Quality Immortal Domain Spirit Soil. When used in combination with the Secret Realm Accelerator feature of the Cultivation Secret Realm, it would produce incredible effects. As for the various spiritual medicines and plants he didnt recognize, Song Chi had plans for them too. Later on, once brought to the Ruins Market, he was confident that Zhou Pings backing, the Luofu Sword Sect, would be able to recognize their value. However, he needed to be cautious. When he, as a member of the Blue Blood Clan, produced these spiritual medicines later, he had to speak less and insist on trading only for high-rank Starry Sea Oddities or spiritual objects that refined the physique to avoid letting Zhou Ping realize he was not knowledgeable about these items. Exhaling a breath, Song Chi pulled his thoughts back to the present. These items before him were not going to be easy to take; atop each plot of spirit soil was a layer of Array Prohibitions, and he would need to break all of these to retrieve the items. Fortunately, these Array Prohibitions werent as formidable as the ones on the outermost layer of the spiritual medicine garden, and with the firepower of Cang Qiong, he should be able to break through one in about half a month. Thus, Cang Qiong once again began its routine of breaking enchantments. The Soldier Figurines and Enslaved Species were all summoned, all set to work on wearing down the Array Prohibitions surrounding the numerous patches of spirit soil. The Flame Giant, wielding the Divine-weaving Sword and nearly at Major Achievement with the Law of Fire enhancement, was especially effective. Each of its strikes significantly weakened the might of the Array Prohibitions. However, Song Chi dared not let it attack the Prohibitions guarding the patches where the spiritual medicines and plants were still alive, fearing it might destroy what had so painstakingly survived. The Flame Giant was thus directed to assault the Prohibitions around those barren patches of spirit soil, which, although not converted to Starry Sea Oddities and devoid of surviving plants or medicines, were still meticulously cultivated by the Dustless Sects plant masters to be the most suitable for plant growth and nurturing. Song Chi intended to take all this spirit soil into the Cultivation Secret Realm. Even though their effect was far less than that of the Oddity Spirit Earth, they would still significantly enhance the growth of the plants within the Secret Realm. Half a month later, Song Chi successfully cracked the Array Prohibition above the patch of spirit soil that had transformed into a Red Epic Oddity, and was able to transplant the Green Blood Flat Peach Tree and several spiritual medicines into the Cultivation Secret Realm. And the spirit soil, as he had previously guessed, had indeed transformed into an item of Red QualityOddity Spirit Earth. [Strange Object: Immortal Realm Spirit Earth (Top Rank)] [Quality: Red] [Convertible: {Five mu of Top Rank Spirit Fields}] [Remark: A top-rank cultivation field within the Ancient Immortal Realm Civilizations Dustless Sect Spiritual Medicine Garden unexpectedly cultivated by special energy for tens of thousands of years, undergoing a long transformation to eventually become a special kind of Starry Sea Oddity.] With this Red Quality Top Rank Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, Song Chi believed that the growth rate of the various plants in his future Cultivation Secret Realm would be astonishing. Moreover, there was no need to wait for the Fifth Rank Silver Apple to mature; he could directly transplant the Flame Parasol Tree next. Chapter 700 - 367: Harvest in the Spiritual Medicine Garden_2 Chapter 700: Chapter 367: Harvest in the Spiritual Medicine Garden_2 Several months later, with the assistance of Soldier Figurines and Enslaved Species, Song Chi successfully transplanted all the surviving Spiritual Medicines from the garden into the Cultivation Secret Realm; the blank Spirit Soil was also transferred similarly. Although he had a portion of Purple Spirit Earth and a portion of Red Spirit Earth, as the number of transplanted plants in the Cultivation Secret Realm increased, just these two portions of Spirit Earth were not enough to plant all the species at once, which is where the role of the blank Spirit Soil came into use. After finishing this, Song Chi wanted to continue exploring the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment but had to return to Dragon Spine Continent. Calculating the time, the refinement by the Prime Ancestor should almost be complete. Inside the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. Song Chi successfully obtained two long-desired items from the hands of the Prime Ancestor. The Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix Primordial Blood and the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow. Once again thanking his ancestor, Song Chi quickly left the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. In the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, looking at two white jade porcelain vials in his hands, a flash of excitement passed through Song Chis eyes. Both items were extremely important to him at the moment. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow needs no further mention, as it was key to enhancing his own Talent Gift and narrowing the gap between himself and those monstrous warship captains, as well as laying the foundation for his future ascent to the peak. He planned to use the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow directly when promoting the Cang Qiong to a Zhulu Warship. The Fifth Rank Level Lifeform Biological Origin Blood, which also had a strong bloodline, could potentially increase the success rate of the warships upgrade by about 20%. Coupled with a drop of Half-Step Sixth Rank Level Blood of the Evil God, the initial success rate of Cang Qiongs upgrade would reach an astonishing extent, greatly reducing the chance of failure in the warships promotion. As for waiting to use it later when upgrading to a battleship? Dont joke, would he lack Fifth Rank Level Biological Origin Blood once Cang Qiong was promoted to a Zhulu Warship? Song Chi believed it was highly unlikely. While he currently found it extremely difficult to hunt Fifth Rank Life entities, once Cang Qiong was upgraded to Fourth Rank, that would no longer be a problem. With this in mind, he had already decided to use this drop of Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix Primordial Blood for the subsequent promotion of the warship to a Zhulu Warship. At the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi was sitting cross-legged in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, the drop of Heavenly Demon Phoenix Primordial Blood already securely stored; placed before him now was the portion of Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow. Indeed, he planned to absorb the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow directly. Stuff that could enhance his own bloodline Talent Gift was naturally better used sooner rather than later to avoid unforeseen complications. But just as he was anticipating what extent the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow would elevate his Genetic Lineage Value, a sudden transmission echoed in his mind. It was a call from the Void Demon that had been monitoring the Zhuque Divine Bird. Has the opportunity finally arrived? With a silent grunt, Song Chi swiftly put away the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow and then disappeared from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. On the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, at the Dustless Sect ruins. Suddenly appearing, Song Chi summoned the Cang Qiong at the fastest speed, and the warship surged directly towards the entrance of the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. To save time, he even risked using the Jump Device. On this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment filled with void cracks, performing a Spatial Jump was clearly very rash. A slight mishap could trap him within a spatial crack, but Song Chi had no time to delay and needed to reach the nesting site of the Zhuque Divine Bird in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm as fast as possible. According to the message from the Void Demon, that Fifth Rank Level Zhuque Divine Bird had finally left its nest alone, and currently, only two Third Rank Zhuque Divine Birds remained in the nest. Clearly, this was the best opportunity, the opportunity to enslave the Zhuque Divine Bird, Song Chi thought. If I were to miss this chance, who knows when the next one would come? Thats why I took such a bold approach. Of course, the reason he acted so impulsively was mainly because he was confident enough, confident that even if he were to be trapped in a void rift, he would emerge unscathed. It wasnt just the triple-layered void resistance of the Cang Qiong, but also his confidence in the current defensive capabilities of the Cang Qiongs warship armor, with its Fifth Rank Level silver Energy Shield and red Warship Armor. Even if he encountered a massive spatial storm, he could hold out for a while, at least long enough to allow him an escape into the Ruins Market. Overall, the likelihood of this scenario was very small, and it was more likely that the Cang Qiong would pay a certain price before breaking free from the spatial rift. Song Chi was lucky this time; the spatial jump did not trigger any catastrophic disruptions or explosions in the surrounding space, and he piloted the Cang Qiong directly into the entrance to the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. Once inside the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, there were no further concerns. Following the activation of the Purple River Translocation Device, the Aurora Transition Device was also engaged. The Cang Qiong then vanished from the entrance of the Secret Realm, reappearing in space close to the proximity of the Void Demon. Not far ahead was the nesting place of the Zhuque Divine Bird, where two Third Rank Zhuque Divine Birds were alone in their nest. The key factor was that the intense spatial fluctuations produced by such a jump were completely masked by the Mirage Shadow feature, ensuring that the appearance of the Cang Qiong went completely unnoticed by any lifeform. Summoning the Void Demon back to the warship, Song Chi made no superfluous movements, directly steering the stealthily hidden Cang Qiong straight towards the Zhuque Divine Birds nest. Previously, the reason he had made extensive preparations when facing the Heavenly Demon Phoenix was because it was a Fifth Rank Life, and a tough battle was inevitable. But now, it was different. The two Zhuque Divine Birds in the nest were of the Third Rank Level; the Cang Qiong could easily suppress and pull them close to the warship. At this moment, any extra measures, such as sending Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to scout ahead, would have been superfluous. Because once discovered, the cries of the fledgling birds could lead to unforeseeable changes that would no longer be under Song Chis control. Would the Void Assassin Clan be detected by a Third Rank Level Zhuque Divine Bird while moving through the void gap? Song Chi did not know the answer, but he was unwilling to gamble. The Zhuque Divine Birds possessed double pupils, an utmost unpredictable factor. A Fourth Rank Level Void Demon could evade detection by a Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird from a great distance, but this did not necessarily mean they would remain unnoticed by a Third Rank Zhuque Divine Bird at close range. Therefore, Song Chi opted for the safest method, direct suppression with the Cang Qiong. This way, even if the two Third Rank Zhuque Divine Birds could see through the Mirage Shadow features stealth effect and call out to the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird immediately, Song Chi could quickly suppress them and escape through the Ruins Market. The Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, no matter how fast, couldnt teleport instantly. After all, Song Chi had already confirmed that the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird had mastered the Law of Light, not the Space Law. With the help of the Mirage Shadow feature, the Cang Qiong silently advanced toward the nest. When the bow of the warship entered the nest of the Zhuque Divine Birds, Song Chis gaze successfully captured the figures of the two Third Rank Zhuque Divine Birds within. Instinctively, a smile flashed across his face, and the warship continued to push deeper into the nest. If all went well, this operation should be secure. This was the thought that arose in his mind at the moment. Simultaneously, his thoughts swiftly spun, ready to employ the Purusa Zen Seal Time Stop feature from the warships arsenal at this critical moment, sparing no expense to ensure the fastest possible extraction of one of the juvenile Zhuque birds. However, just then, a shrill cry abruptly emanated from the side of the warship, accompanied by the terrifying pressure of a Fifth Rank apex lifeform. Oddly enough, even though the external cries reached Song Chis ears, they transformed into a familiar phrase in the common language of the Starry Sea. Human, you have finally arrived! Chapter 701 - 368: "Zhuque Divine Bird" and "Zhuque Blood Pact Chapter 701: Chapter 368: Zhuque Divine Bird and Zhuque Blood Pact A shiver ran through his heart, and his gaze quickly swept towards the direction from which the crying sound came. When he saw an impressively sized Zhuque Divine Bird appear before him, Song Chis pupils suddenly constricted. Almost instinctively, he was about to directly activate the Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System feature of the Dome Sky Brain System and then enter the Ruins Market himself. As for why this Void Demon which had supposedly ventured out of its nest appeared, there was simply no time left for him to ponder this point. However, before he could mobilize the Spectral Energy within his body to activate the Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank in his Ancestral Torch, another cry reached his ears. Dont worry, I have no ill intentions! With these words, Song Chis heart relaxed slightly. That made sense; if the other party had truly bore malice, attacking silently before making noise would have been the best strategy, and there would have been no need to call out to him. Of course, he only relaxed a little. Song Chis heart remained taut with vigilance. After a moment of thought, and before responding, he first activated the Purusa Time Realm feature of the Purusa Zen Seal. Instantly, the entire nest space surrounding the Cang Qiong was enveloped within a time barrier where the speed of time was slowed by tenfold. Only then did Song Chi slowly speak up: Senior Zhuque, what guidance do you have for a youngster like me by waiting here? Also, if Im not wrong, you should have left the nest, should you not? He spoke with respect, as he was face to face with a Divine Beast of Fifth Rank Level, whose combat power was definitely even more fearsome than that of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix, so of course, due respect was in order. Hearing his question, the slowed-down voice of the Zhuque Divine Bird, less than threefold slower, came once more. YouaretalkingabouttheVoidDemonthatlayinwaitforoverayear, right? Its true that I ventured out, but before the great Major Achievement Space Law, returning was merely a blink of an eye away, as for the reason I sought you out... Upon hearing this slowed-down voice, Song Chis eyes trembled, fully comprehending what was implied. As it turned out, the Void Demons surreptitious activities had always been under the observation of the Zhuque Divine Bird, and indeed the Void Demon had not been mistaken; the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird had left but controlled the Major Achievement Space Law, allowing it to easily return to the nest with just a single instant movement, despite the vast distance. Coming to this conclusion, Song Chi had a newfound understanding of the Talent Gift Double Pupils. What he had thought to be a flawless plan was but a joke before those Double Pupilseven a Void Demon concealing itself tens of kilometers away could not hide from its sight. Moreover, what shocked him the most was the Major Achievement Space Law possessed by the other; it wasnt the shock of a Fifth Rank Life mastering Major Achievement lawsbelonging to a Divine Beast, it was no surprise it had this talentit was the doubt that the other had previously clearly demonstrated the Law of Light, which he had also verified several times, and, yet now, suddenly, a Space Law appeared. Could it be that this Zhuque Divine Bird was simultaneously comprehending two Origin Laws? But wasnt that extremely difficult for any creature beneath Dominators? During his perplexity, his gaze swept through the nearby holographic exterior view towards the Zhuque Divine Bird outside. The two beings locked eyes and, under those particularly distinctive Double Pupils, the next second Song Chi felt the world spinning around him. Damn... Before losing consciousness completely, these two words were the only ones that bubbled up in his mind. As for the Component of the Abnormal Status Purifier on the Cang Qiong and the Phantom Soul-Suppressing Stele within the Ancestral Torch, although both reacted at that moment, they failed to rouse Song Chi. The fleeting consciousness Song Chi retained was thanks to the innate resistance to illusion techniques and the Illusion Realm of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon Component but even that was all. When his consciousness cleared once more, Song Chi found himself in a completely unfamiliar and dark space. Above him in the Vault of Heaven, two immense pupils hung in the sky, resembling two round silver moons illuminating the entire land beneath them. As he stood in astonishment, a vast voice came down from the heavens, no longer affected by the slowing of time. Human, have you come here with the intent to take away my child? Song Chi shook his head repeatedly. He swore that after realizing the terror of the Zhuque Divine Bird, he no longer harbored such a thought. Moreover, even if that were the case, it would definitely not be wise to show such intentions in front of a mother, or it would invariably invoke an unimaginable retaliation. But the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird was not concerned with these thoughts as it changed the subject. This matter isnt necessarily off the table... Song Chi: ??? Song Chi narrowed his eyes, thinking perhaps he had misheard. This Dustless Secret Realm is ultimately a prison; leaving it is the best choice, but before that, you must establish a contract with my child! The sliver of hope that had just bloomed in his heart was instantly extinguished. Although Song Chi didnt reply verbally, his eyes were filled with reluctance. A contract, one drafted by the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, would likely impose restrictions he couldnt foresee; should he sign it, he feared that he would never again be free. Under the sheltering Double Pupils in the heavens, all of Song Chis internal thoughts laid bare, impossible to conceal. Chapter 702 - 368: "Zhuque Divine Bird" and "Zhuque Blood Pact" _2 Chapter 702: Chapter 368: Zhuque Divine Bird and Zhuque Blood Pact _2 Only the powerful voice of the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird rang out once again. Theres no need to worry, this contract is known as the Zhuque Blood Pact, created by the mighty ones from my Zhuque Divine Bird lineage. Not only will it not impose any restrictions on you, it will indeed bring you limitless benefits... Have you not always wondered why I control the Law of Light and also possess the Major Achievement Space Law? The reason lies in the double pupils of my Zhuque Divine Bird lineage. The possessor of double pupils, one eye with dual pupils, naturally miraculous, can most intuitively and essentially analyze various Origin Laws of the Starry Sea, accelerate the speed at which the host comprehends the Starry Sea Laws, and has the power to balance the laws. Each eye can perfectly accommodate one Starry Sea Origin Law, allowing the two laws to achieve perfect balance without interfering with each other. Hearing this extensive explanation from the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, the astonishment in Song Chis heart had already dissipated, transforming into deep awe. From these words, the extraordinary aspect of this double pupils Talent Gift was not hard to discern. Once one controlled the power of these double pupils, a pair of eyes could each accommodate one Starry Sea Origin Law, achieving the simultaneous comprehension of two Origin Laws, which means, with just these double pupils, the Zhuque Divine Bird lineage could achieve what Dominators of the Starry Sea only managed at the Third or at most Fourth Rank Level. Of course, at the level of Starry Sea Dominators, comprehending two laws simultaneously is just their most basic ability. If they wished, they could handle three, four, or even more. Furthermore, apart from great existences like Starry Sea Dominators, those with extraordinary comprehension among the creatures in the Starry Sea could also achieve the simultaneous comprehension of two or more Origin Laws. Just like within Torch Human Civilization, among this population numbering in the billions, there were also such existences. However, these creatures were truly exceptional anomalies, extremely rare. Imagining this, Song Chi couldnt help but feel greatly moved. However, he quickly came back to himself, and the surge of emotion in his heart instantly turned cold. What did any of this have to do with him? Sighing, doubts arose anew within him, and he lifted his gaze again to look at the pair of eyes above, resembling double silver moons. The double pupils were indeed incredible, something he had recognized the first time he saw the Zhuque Divine Bird. But what did this have to do with the contract mentioned? The Zhuque Blood Pact sounds indeed high-class, but whether a contract could truly bring infinite benefits, Song Chi was decisively skeptical, not to mention relating it to double pupils. Unless the facts were laid out in front of him. Seeing through Song Chis thoughts, the voice of the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird rose again. In your opinion, how would you rate the bloodline Talent Gift of my Zhuque Divine Bird lineage? Without a second thought, Song Chi said only two words. Extremely high! And what Rank do you think the mighty ones from my lineage I mentioned are? Hearing this, Song Chi paused, unable to reply immediately. Indeed, given the Talent Gift of the Zhuque Divine Bird, with generations passing on, no one knew how many Zhuque Divine Birds had appeared, but their numbers were surely not few. With such an astonishing innate talent, plus the accumulated numbers over countless years, what Rank would a Zhuque Divine Bird, referred to as a mighty one by the Fifth Rank, be? Seventh Rank? Eighth Rank? Or Ninth Rank? Or even higher? Song Chi couldnt provide an answer, so he chose to remain silent. However, his intuition told him that Seventh Rank was not very likely. Considering they are mythical birds from legends, the number of Zhuque Divine Birds able to advance to Seventh Rank should not be few. To be honored as a mighty one among the Zhuque Divine Bird clan, it should at least be Eighth Rank to qualify, right? Quickly, the voice of the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird sounded again. This Zhuque Blood Pact created by a mighty one of my Zhuque Divine Bird lineage has only one ability, which is to allow the two parties who sign the contract to freely choose one of the others Talent Gifts to become their own ability! Song Chis eyes were wide open, his heart trembling greatly as he quickly spoke up, You mean to say, Double Pupils are included as well? High above in the depths of the Vault of Heaven, those double pupils that shone like the silver moon blinked, and then a vast voice followed. Correct, by signing the Zhuque Blood Pact, you can choose my childs Double Pupil Talent Gift as your ability, and from then on, as long as my child remains alive in this world, your double pupils will not disappear! Although the ground beneath was an illusory space constructed by the Double Pupils of a Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, Song Chi could still feel his heartbeat, as loud as the sound of a drum. Undoubtedly, if what the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird said was true, he had to sign the Zhuque Blood Pact at all costs. It was extremely important to him. Compared to the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow in his hand that he had yet to use, the importance of these Double Pupils was undoubtedly much greater. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow might bridge his early difference with those true anomalies of the Starry Sea, but that would be just an illusion of the short term. Over time, the gap in comprehension would only enlarge exponentially. Conversely, these Double Pupils could truly allow him to step through that exceedingly difficult threshold and stand equal with those unparalleled anomalies of the Starry Sea. As for the truthfulness of the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Birds words, after hearing the specific effect of the Zhuque Blood Pact, Song Chi had already believed it substantially. The reason was simple. A Talent Gift like Double Pupils was too terrifying and easily attracted others covetous eyes. By having the Zhuque Blood Pact, it would bind the Zhuque Divine Bird itself completely with the real anomalies, sharing both their fortunes and misfortunes. That is, the initial intention of creating the Zhuque Blood Pact was to protect itself, making all such arrangements make sense. Otherwise, why would the powerful beings of the Zhuque Divine Bird spontaneously create such a pact? Of course, although he believed it substantially in his mind, Song Chi did not easily agree. Young man cannot be certain if what you say is true. If possible, I want to verify its authenticity first! ... In the Cang Qiong Main Control Room, with closed eyes, Song Chi suddenly awoke, and under the observance of the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, he controlled the Cang Qiong to slowly approach the two Third Rank Zhuque Divine Birds inside the nest. With the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Birds prior appeasement, the two Third Rank fledglings did not panic. Soon, upon reaching effective range, Song Chi activated a component on the Cang Qiong. It was the Enslavement Medal. Under the effect of this Enslavement Component, which was enhanced to a Fifth Rank Level with Red Quality, and with no resistance from the young birds, Song Chi quickly completed their enslavement. He then began to inquire about information regarding the Zhuque Blood Pact. As his Enslaved Species, the young Zhuque birds naturally couldnt hide anything from Song Chi. He soon confirmed that what the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird had said was indeed true. However, he was still not reassured. He subsequently used both the Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring and the Master-Servant Contract components, finally confirming that the Zhuque Blood Pact was indeed genuine, and its effect was exactly as described by the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird. He then released control over the two fledglings. From the side, the voice of the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird spoke up again. Alright, human, since you have confirmed, lets start. You can choose one of my two children! To this, Song Chi was not surprised. He knew from the start that it was nearly impossible for him to take both Zhuque fledglings, not just because he could only sign one Zhuque Blood Pact, but also because the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird wouldnt possibly entrust the fate of both fledglings to him alone. Although this Spirit Beast Secret Realm was a cage, at the very least, it ensured that the fledglings could grow in safety. PS: Compared to Enlightenment Tea and the Enlightenment Tree, these Double Pupils should also not be bad, right? ??? Chapter 703 369: Double Pupils and the [Purusa Zen Seal] His gaze swept over the two Chongming juvenile birds, and though Song Chi did not make a choice immediately, he was not much troubled by indecision. For both juvenile birds were well protected by a Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird and had not yet comprehended the Secret Realm Laws, so there was no need to worry about their potential being affected. Thus, regardless of which one he chose, the difference wouldn''t be significant. Ahead, the two Chongming juvenile birds seemed to be aware that this choice concerned their future fate, so they were very quiet at the moment, with no noise at all. However, one of them clearly had a shifty gaze, seemingly reluctant to leave the protection of its mother to follow a completely unknown human, and thus was somewhat deliberately avoiding Song Chi''s gaze. In contrast, the one on the left was the complete opposite, showing no hint of evasion; instead, its eyes were spirited, and its Double Pupils continually sized up the Cang Qiong above, filled with immense interest in the vast world outside. "That''s the one!" With a silent affirmation in his heart, Song Chi called back the Cang Qiong, and with the wrapping of Spectral Energy, he landed smoothly on the ground. Seeing him land in front of the left Chongming juvenile bird, the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird had its answer. The powerful Fifth Rank Life Energy surged throughout the nest, accompanied by a cry. "Human, the contract is beginning, do not resist; this blood covenant can only be signed if both parties are willing!" Song Chi nodded slightly, and then he felt an inexplicable pressure envelop his body. Under the pull of this mysterious energy, he and the Chongming juvenile bird were both suspended in the air, and when they were at the same height, Song Chi felt a sudden sharp pain in his brow, followed by a drop of fresh blood emerging from it. Looking at the Chongming juvenile bird, it was the same, a drop of fresh blood floated from its brow, and under the influence of the pulling force, the two drops of blood kept approaching, until they eventually merged together. It was unclear how much time passed, but when the completely fused blood separated once more, the two drops of blood mixed with Song Chi''s and the Chongming juvenile bird''s returned to each other''s brows and infused back into the depths of their brows. Before Song Chi could ponder more, the voice of the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird rang out again in his ear. "Quick, now is the moment for you to choose each other''s Talent Gifts; this time is very brief, so make your choice quickly." Song Chi actually didn''t need the reminder from the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, as the multiple Talent Runes from the Chongming juvenile bird emerged vaguely in his mind. [Double Pupils] [Zhuque Feathers] [Zhuque Soul Chant] ... He instantly chose the [Double Pupils] Rune. At the moment he confirmed his choice, a shadow of Double Pupils emerged within his previously ordinary eyes, and at the same time, Song Chi immediately felt the amazing effect of these initially manifested Double Pupils. His vision swept the surroundings, and where he had not felt much before in the space of the nest, there were now significant traces of energy fluctuations, with the space subtly twisting and the ground continuously emitting rich, pure energy. In addition, there existed a few inconspicuous Origin Laws around this space. All of this, before acquiring the Double Pupils, was entirely imperceptible to Song Chi, since mere human eyes simply cannot capture such subtle changes. While Song Chi was getting used to his newly manifested Double Pupils, the Chongming juvenile bird across from him fell into chaos. The reason was simple; the number of Talent Runes now appearing in its mind was astonishingly vast. [Neutron Star Fission] [Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] [Zen Seal: Inner Speed] [Zen Seal: External Time Stop] [Pusuo Time Realm] [Divine Binding Chains - Imitation] [Mirage Shadow] [Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure] [Final Blessing] ... Since the Cang Qiong was inherently bound to Song Chi''s Seed of Torch and all its components were tied to the warship, all these component Features were counted among Song Chi''s own Talents. As a result, naturally, this caused the Chongming juvenile bird to be dazzled, unable to make a choice in such a short time. To this end, Song Chi hurriedly said, "[Pusuo Time Realm], [Zen Seal: Inner Speed], [Zen Seal: External Time Stop], [Final Blessing], any one of these four abilities is excellent, you may choose from among them." Song Chi''s suggestion was, of course, not made lightly, as these four abilities he mentioned were all top-tier features within the Cang Qiong. [Pusuo Time Realm] was a powerful time-related Domain, naturally very strong. [Zen Seal: Inner Speed] enables its user to quickly reuse another kind of explosive Innate Divine Ability. [Zen Seal: External Time Stop] is a strong control ability. [Final Blessing] is a healing power, allowing one to gain a second wind in combat, also with impressive effects. Of course, what''s crucial is that each of these abilities has a great deal of potential for Enhancement, with the lowest reaching Seventh Rank Level, and the three features of the Zen Meditation Seal even possessing Eighth Rank potential. However, the Double Pupils that Song Chi had just obtained were of the Third Rank Level, which also had considerable potential for growth, able to enhance with the rise of the Chongming juvenile bird''s own Life Hierarchy. Moreover, if Song Chi trained it well, he might later reach the Seventh or even Eighth Rank Level. With Song Chi''s guidance, significantly narrowing down the options, the Chongming juvenile bird quickly made a choice, and not surprisingly, it chose the [Pusuo Time Realm] ability. Chapter 704 369: Double Pupils and the [Purusa Zen Seal]_2 As a talent ability of the time-related domain, it undoubtedly had the most potential and strongest effect among all talent abilities, so Song Chi wasn''t surprised at all that the Zhuque Juvenile chose this ability. With the confirmation from the Zhuque Juvenile''s side, the blood pact was finally completely formed. At the exact moment the Zhuque Blood Pact solidified, Song Chi felt a mysterious connection establish between himself and the Zhuque Juvenileit was the bond formed by the Zhuque Blood Pact. From then on, man and bird were truly in a shared fate, both flourishing and suffering together. At the same time, Song Chi''s eyes, with their faintly discernible double pupils, solidified at that moment, transforming into a genuine pair of Double Pupils. With this change, he discovered his ability to capture and analyze his surrounding environment had become significantly stronger. Even scanning the hidden traces of the Origin Core at the edge of the nest space from afar made insights about that Law surge into his mind, much faster than when he had concentrated his entire being on comprehending Laws in the past. Suppressing the joy in his heart, Song Chi turned his gaze towards the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird. After hesitating for a moment, he took the initiative to say, "Senior, if you''re willing, my family clan has a Primordial Secret Realm. I can bring you out of this Spirit Beast Secret Realm, away from this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment..." Song Chi''s idea was straightforwardif the other party was willing, he could definitely bring them back to his family clan. The Zhuque Divine Bird, with a bloodline talent even stronger than the pureblood giant dragons of the West, would surely be welcomed warmly by his family. Although he couldn''t give the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird its complete freedom, it was better than dying old in this Spirit Beast Secret Realm. However, before he could finish his words, the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird interrupted him. "Forget it, just take good care of it. Off you go!" The Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird glanced at the juvenile who had signed a blood pact with Song Chi and who now felt a natural closeness to Song Chi. The next second, it gently flapped its wings, and then Song Chi, along with the juvenile, were swept out of the nest by a whirlwind. Once the Cang Qiong was summoned, man and bird quickly faced their first challenge. As a Third Rank Level Zhuque Juvenile, its wingspan was even longer than the Cang Qiong''s hull. If they couldn''t shrink its size, it would be impossible to bring it aboard the Cang Qiong. And for this problem, there was only one solution. "Little guy, as you can see, only by completing enslavement can you freely enter the Cang Qiong..." Song Chi carefully phrased it, fearing that the little guy would be upset by this. To his surprise, once he was finished, the juvenile showed no sign of displeasure. Its large head nodded rapidly, signaling Song Chi to hurry up. As for this response, although Song Chi could guess that it was probably the influence of the Zhuque Blood Pact, which rendered high favor and trust from the Zhuque Juvenile towards himfor he himself felt the same just moments before. He had been extremely cautious beforehand, a level of caution he had never exercised before. However, regarding the act of using the Enslavement Medal to enslave the Zhuque Juvenile, Song Chi himself didn''t feel any aversion. Aside from the convenience of entering and exiting the warship, the subsequent "Bridge of the Mind" feature would also make communication between man and bird much smoother. Moreover, there was one most important pointonly after the Zhuque Juvenile was enslaved by the Enslavement Medal could it be considered a formal member of the Cang Qiong, and only then would the various components of the Cang Qiong take effect on it. Not to mention anything else, just the Pusuo Time Realm ability it had selected earlier had the same cooldown as the Purusa Zen Seal. Without the help of "Zen Seal: Inner Speed," it would face a long cooldown of five years after each use. Once it became recognized as a member of the Cang Qiong, the "Zen Seal: Inner Speed" feature would reduce this lengthy cooldown time to one year. Based on these points, Song Chi actually preferred formal enslavement. After the Enslavement Medal completed the enslavement process, the Zhuque Juvenile obtained the ability to freely shrink its size. It quickly transformed into a mini form, swiftly flying into the cabin and landing directly on Song Chi''s shoulder. A little head kept nudging against Song Chi''s neck, expressing its affection for him in this manner. Song Chi smiled, gently touching the luminous silver-white feathers of the little one. Walking back to the Main Control Room, Song Chi''s eyes twinkled, and soon he spoke up, "Little one, you don''t have a name yet, do you? How about I give you one?" Chirp chirp chirp! The fledgling chirped joyfully a few times, urging Song Chi to hurry up. After contemplating for a moment, Song Chi quickly said, "Since you are a Zhuque Divine Bird, let''s take ''Zhong'' as your feature and call you ''Zhong Yu,'' how about that?" Cheep, cheep, cheep! The little one chirped a few more times, and through Mind Sound Transmission, Song Chi knew that it was quite pleased with the name. "Then from now on, you will be called Zhong Yu." Saying this, the engines of the Cangqiong roared, speeding toward the distance. Not toward the entrance of the Secret Realm, but straight for the location of the Fifth Rank Flame Parasol Tree. Now, having Red Epic Quality top-rank Spirit Earth in his possession, Song Chi knew that the chances of successfully transplanting the Flame Parasol Tree were vastly improved. Moreover, since the "Pusuo Time Realm" had already started its cooldown, and even though Song Chi had immediately activated the "Zen Seal: Inner Speed" feature, he still had to wait a year. Before the next buffer was complete, Song Chi did not intend to continue the exploration of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. In a short while, the speeding Cangqiong successfully arrived at the location of the Flame Parasol Tree. With the aid of the top-rank Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, combined with the efforts of the Flame Giant, the Flame Parasol Tree was effortlessly absorbed into the Cultivation Secret Realm. Of course, this was successfully achieved using a [Proportional Scaling] apparatus. This component did not work on flesh and blood creatures, but it was effective for plant life. Inside [Chicang''s No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm], with the Flame Parasol Tree now restored to its normal height, the Flame Giant carried it under Song Chi''s guidance to a corner of the realm, far from other plants such as the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], [Dragon Blood Tree], [God Tempering Fruit Tree], [Law Tree], and [Verdant Peach Tree]. The Flame Parasol Tree itself was a paragon of Fire Attribute plants. Planting it beside the various resource plants would likely affect their growth. The reason Song Chi transplanted it into the Cultivation Secret Realm was solely to create a suitable nurturing environment for the three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs; he was not concerned about its growth rate or the like. Thus, it did not matter that the two pieces of Immortal Domain Spirit Soil could not affect it. Quickly, with the aid of dozens of Puppet Soldiers, a large pit was dug in the corner of the Secret Realm, and the Flame Giant directly planted the Fifth Rank Flame Parasol Tree into the earth. With the transplant success rate bonus inherent to the realm, the roots of the Flame Parasol Tree quickly took hold in the soil without showing any sign of distress. Following the successful transplantation of the Flame Parasol Tree, the temperature in that corner of the Secret Realm immediately began to rise. Even as a Third Rank Life Entity, Song Chi felt it was quite a bit to endure. After refilling the soil, he retrieved the three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs and placed them on a suitable section of the Flame Parasol Tree''s trunk. Standing beneath the tree, Song Chi looked up at the three eggs that seemed to be pulsating faintly in the fiery environment, as if they were cheering and leaping for joy. This kind of fiery environment was their most perfect cradle. As the Fifth Rank Flame Parasol Tree continued to release an abundance of flame energy, and with the time acceleration of the Secret Realm itself, Song Chi believed it wouldn''t be long before the three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs would be nurtured and hatch. After dealing with these matters, Song Chi recalled the Soldier Figurines and, along with the Flame Giant, exited the Cultivation Secret Realm. Once he retrieved the Cangqiong, Song Chi headed straight back to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Since he could not explore the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment for a whole year, Song Chi naturally planned to absorb the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow first. Additionally, he wished to thoroughly comprehend the effects of his Double Pupils. He was somewhat eager, eager to see how far he could progress in his Comprehension of the Law of Space Origin with the enhancement of the Double Pupils. Chapter 705 370: Genetic Lineage Value All-Attributes Cultivation Room was filled with dense Spectral Energy regularly circulating and eventually gathering slowly into a point which continuously flowed into the seated Song Chi. After an indeterminate amount of time, feeling that his condition had been adjusted to perfection, Song Chi quickly picked up the porcelain vial in front of him and poured the contents, Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow, into his mouth. The entire marrow of a Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix was like a portion of scorching magma. Even though Song Chi was already a Third Rank life entity, he struggled to bear it, feeling as if his entire esophagus would melt at that moment. However, with mental preparation, he forcibly endured this extreme pain and fully utilized the Spectral Energy within his body. He began to use the Spectral Energy to circulate the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow throughout his body in a complete cycle, allowing it to flow through all his limbs and skeleton, comprehensively transforming and enhancing his Genetic Bloodline Talent. As time progressed, under the absorption by Song Chi''s entire body, the tremendous energy contained within the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow gradually weakened. He could distinctly feel the continuous changes in his bones, their density incrementally increasing. This transformation was a prolonged process. After several months, the enhancement of his Genetic Bloodline Talent finally completed. By now, his Guidance Technique was at Third Rank, capable of converting the absorbed Spectral Energy into what his body needed. Going without food for several months was not a problem. Four months later, when the door of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room opened again, Song Chi, who had completed the enhancement of his Genetic Bloodline Talent, emerged. A smile, too substantial to conceal, was visible on his face. The results of using the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow were much better than he anticipated. Looking at the Genetic Bloodline Value, it had surged from 45 a few months ago up to 67 points now, increasing by 22 points, even crossing a Great Rank. From then on, he officially advanced to the Third Tier (51-70) of Starry Sea life, classifying as one with exceptional talent among the endless lifeforms in the Starry Sea, and was not far off from entering the Fourth Tier (71-80) category of high-level Starry Sea lifeforms. In the future, if he could undergo another Intermediate Bloodline Baptism, there might be a chance to directly bypass this step. Moreover, with the elevation of his Genetic Bloodline Talent, his mind felt somewhat clearer, indicating an improvement in his Comprehension. Of course, this amount was very small, almost negligible. However, Song Chi was not too concerned about this matter. His gaze swept across the streets towards various corners of the Ruins Market Secret Realm. Before his extraordinary Double Pupils, the Traces of the Primitive Space Origin Law, which previously required the enhancement of the Ruins Market rules to discern, were now clearly visible. And with this casual glance, a plethora of insights into the Origin Law emerged spontaneously in his mind. By his will, he could delve into a fundamental Comprehension and analysis of these laws whenever he desired. With these "Double Pupils," Comprehension was no longer a limitation. Thinking of this, Song Chi pondered his Genetic Bloodline Talent. With a Genetic Lineage Value of 67, he estimated that the Law Amplitude upon his advancement to Fourth Rank could breach 20 times, more specifically, it should stabilize around 21-22 times. With this thought, he could hardly contain his excitement. Instinctively, Song Chi wanted to find a location of the Primitive Space Origin Law Traces and meticulously test the Comprehension speed of the Space Origin Law under the enhancement of his divine Double Pupils. After all, with a Law Amplitude of over 20 times, a mere 0.1% increase in Law Comprehension Degree would, after amplification upon breaking through to Fourth Rank, result in more than 2% in the Spatial Law Comprehension Degree. Thus, Song Chi naturally found it hard to remain calm. Based on such calculations, if his Spatial Law Comprehension speed could reach an astonishing speed under the enhancement of the Double Pupils, and later aided by Low-Level and Intermediate Space Law Crystals, it was not impossible for him to amplify his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree to over 30% when advancing to Fourth Rank in the future. It is known that Law Comprehension, like the cultivation of Guidance Technique and the enhancement of Spiritual Force, becomes increasingly difficult at higher levels, progressing ever slower. This is true for any ordinary Starry Sea Law, let alone the supremely powerful Space Law. If he could amplify it to over 30% while advancing to Fourth Rank, this would significantly save the time Song Chi needed, which was crucial for a Torch Ship Captain. Moreover, the level of Law Comprehension also affects the direct combat power of a Medium-High Rank Torch Ship Captain and a Medium-High Rank Torch Warship. Being able to raise the Law Comprehension Degree to over 30% upon just entering Fourth Rank would ensure a Torch Ship Captain''s superiority and strength among his peers. As he thought more about it, the more excited he became. Chirp chirp chirp! A familiar chirping came from above the Ruins Market. It was Zhong Yu, which Song Chi had taken from Cangqiong before his reclusion. The little creature was still in its mini form; otherwise, the Third Rank Level Ruins Market would hardly accommodate its real wingspan nearing two thousand meters. It was visible that, in just over four months, those silver-white wings had started showing fine strands of Mysterious Force, shining brilliantly. This was the Law of Light he had mastered over these months. Indeed, in just a few months, Zhong Yu had made substantial progress in the domain of the Law of Light. Chapter 706 370: Genetic Lineage Value_2 Previously in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird didn''t allow it, so Zhong Yu had not been comprehending the Power of Laws. Now that Song Chi had lifted its restrictions, under the enhancement of those Double Pupils, Zhong Yu displayed an extremely terrifying comprehension. In just over four months, its Law Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light had already reached 0.05%. Seeing Song Chi emerging from seclusion, Zhong Yu joyfully chirped a few times before descending and soon came to rest on Song Chi''s left shoulder. After gently stroking the little one for a while, feeling the now significant Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light emanating from it, Song Chi felt a slight sense of emotion within. In just over four months, the Comprehension Degree of the law had improved by 0.05%, which meant that in only nine months, Zhong Yu could increase the Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light to 0.1%. Even within a Primordial Secret Realm, ordinary creatures would need about five years to improve their Comprehension Degree by 1%. Comparing the two, one could see how terrifying Zhong Yu was. The Ruins Market Secret Realm beneath his feet had a high position, even greater than the Primordial Secret Realm, but after all, it had only recovered to Third Rank. The comprehension of laws inside was slightly better than in the outside world, but it was not on par with a normal Primordial Secret Realm at all. That said, if Zhong Yu were to comprehend laws in a Primordial Secret Realm, the speed would be even faster. Of course, the Ruins Market Secret Realm had its advantages too. Although the comprehension speed couldn''t match that of the Primordial Secret Realm, there was no need to worry about incomplete laws, and there was no need to deliberately assimilate with the Starry Sea Laws afterwards. This was why Song Chi felt at ease having Zhong Yu comprehend laws within the Ruins Market Secret Realm. After soothing Zhong Yu for a while, Song Chi suppressed his eagerness to experience the effects of "Double Pupils" and stepped over to the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform situated opposite him. Accompanying his activation of the device, a three-digit number of Space Gate light shadows soared into the sky, being deployed into the unknown Starry Sea. Refining the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow had taken up four months of time, meaning that he had missed three opportunities for Ruins Market transactions. For a market on the verge of meeting the final conditions for advancing to Fourth Rank, this was clearly a significant loss. Therefore, Song Chi forcibly suppressed his curiosity for the newly acquired "Double Pupils" talent and initiated the Ruins Market transactions first. ... Time passed, and more than an hour had gone by since Song Chi opened the Ruins Market transactions. With this not short accumulation of time, the number of Starry Sea Alien Race gathering in the market had become quite considerable. Seeing that the Divine Domain Continent Third Rank Half-Rodent who had been waiting for a long time had yet to appear, Song Chi had to suppress his desire for a bargain hunt and once again appeared at the Star Origin Empire''s shop in the guise of the Blue Blood Clan. He didn''t speak but merely stood at the entrance of the shop minding his own business. The message was clear. Another four months had passed; surely the High-Level fully automatic Intelligent Chips should be in hand by now, right? This time, Elon didn''t disappoint him, directly throwing out 20 high-level fully automatic Intelligent Chips that he had managed to obtain through hidden channels. Song Chi felt a subtle joy inside but didn''t show it outwardly. He frowned and said, "Only 20? That''s not enough!" He had already estimated that to upgrade the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain from LV40 to LV50, he would need at least sixty high-level fully automatic Intelligent Chips. Elon merely shrugged. "That''s all there is for now. Wait for the next batch. Just be patient!" Song Chi had no choice, but getting them was still good news, so he collected the 20 high-level fully automatic Intelligent Chips right away. He also took out Blood Bodhi worth 20 high-level fully automatic Intelligent Chips from a Storage Capsule. These were his reserves; initially, he had gathered several million from a Fourth Rank Divine Country on the Blood Bodhi Continent. Although most of them were now in the Secret Vault in the veins, he surely kept some for himself. Taking the Blood Bodhi, Elon''s eyes also revealed a strong excitement. Song Chi had once given him a Zero Rank Blood Bodhi to try, and he was aware that this thing indeed had beyond-imagined benefits for human bloodlines. As for the fact that the current quantity exceeded his personal needs, as far as he was concerned, one could never have too much Blood Bodhi. Whether it would later be used as a reward for his key subordinates to increase their loyalty or used to bribe officials of the Star Origin Empire to improve his own trade channels, it was extremely useful. After instructing Elon to get the next batch of high-level fully automatic Intelligent Chips as soon as possible, Song Chi quickly left the shop. Relying on his superior perspective, Song Chi had already spotted the Bloodline Baptism Area, which had been open since the previous Ruins Market transactions, now welcoming a number of big customers. Deep Sea Naga Genetic Bloodline Talent: 70 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 82 ``` Indeed, the figure standing atop the Bloodline Baptism Altar at this moment was none other than "Deguen," hailing from the North Sea Royal Court. Looking at the information displayed on the Baptism Altar, satisfaction gleamed in Deguen''s eyes. In reality, this was not the first time it had come to test its Compatibility at the Baptism Altar. When Zhu Tian Ruins Market first revealed the [Bloodline Baptism Altar] and provided a detailed introduction, this direct heir to the North Sea Royal Court''s Queen stepped onto the altar immediately. That time, its Bloodline Baptism Compatibility scored 74 points, just enough to undergo the most basic Primary Bloodline Baptism. After spending a Purple Relic, it underwent the Primary Bloodline Baptism, but regrettably, due to the effects of the primary baptism, its Genetic Bloodline Talent underwent no change. Not satisfied with this outcome, it began using its status to massively procure resources for strengthening its physique upon returning. It was in this short time that it managed to boost its Baptism Compatibility to 82 points. Soon, under the watchful eyes of many Starry Sea Alien Races gathered around the Baptism Altar, Deguen took out an oddity radiating an orange glow. Simultaneously, a surge of unknown energy suddenly appeared, sweeping away the Orange Oddity in Deguen''s hand while a dense blood mist indicative of the [Intermediate Bloodline Baptism] emerged atop the altar, and the Intermediate Bloodline Baptism officially began. Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Amid the dense blood mist, continuous muffled groans could be heard. The pressure of withstanding the Intermediate Bloodline Baptism was extremely intense. Even with Deguen''s current physical strength, it still felt a piercing pain. Around the Baptism Altar, the various Starry Sea Oddities wore expressions of intrigue. Nearly two hours had passed since the opening of the Ruins Market, and many creatures had come to undergo baptism at the altar, yet the Intermediate Bloodline Baptism was truly the first of its kind, so many Alien Races watched with intense curiosity and anticipation. As time passed, ten minutes quickly elapsed. When the blood mist cleared, an excited Deguen reappeared before the crowd. With all eyes on the somewhat disheveled Deguen, the onlookers from various Alien Races were visibly impressed. Although there were no significant changes on the surface, the Alien Races could feel a subtle shift in the aura, a transcendental elevation in the essence of life. Now, looking at the information displayed on the altar: Deep Sea Naga Genetic Bloodline Talent: 71 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 82 Compared with the last time, only one number in these lines of information had changed; the Genetic Bloodline Talent had increased from 70 to 71, yet all Alien Races present showed deep envy. Although it was just a single point increase in Talent Value, it signified an essential transformation. One still belonged to the category of Starry Sea creatures with innate talents. The other had already stepped into the ranks of high-level Starry Sea beings. The difference between the two could be gleaned from the uncontainable excitement on Deguen''s face at this moment. With the Bloodline Talent advancing to 71 points, its chances of successfully ascending to Fourth Rank had increased substantially. And once one steps into the Fourth Rank, one can truly enter the threshold of the North Sea Royal Court''s upper echelons. In contrast to Deguen''s joy, Song Chi was equally filled with delight. As for the reason, it was naturally because of the Orange Oddity that Deguen had brought out earlier. [Strange Object: Sky-breaking Beast Fang] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: {Sky-breaking Spike}] [Note: Transformed from a canine of a Fourth Rank Sky-breaking Beast from the Endless Sea Territory, possesses a fragment of Space Ability.] ``` Chapter 707 371: Luofu Sword Sect Trembles with the [Immeasurable Sword Stone] Deguen presented an orange strange object, which turned out to be a spatial type of Starry Sea oddity. However, it was neither a spatial expansion component nor a blink device like the "Void Escape Orb", but rather a part with a very special function. Sky-breaking Spike lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Sky-breaking Feature 2: Enhances warship space resistance by 400 Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Extra 50% damage to spatial blockade devices for the loaded warship No need for charge or buffer Upgrade Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 1000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Space-tearing Stone {Sky-breaking: Consumes 3000 Spectral Energy Points to unleash a ray of sky-breaking light against a space barrier, energy shield, Floating Land shield, or other special barriers within 100m of the loaded warship, creating a fissure. The duration of the fissure depends on the strength of the target barrier, with a cooldown time of 72 hours.} This component couldn''t be used as a shield breaker in regular warship combat. Its 100m effective range is almost face-to-face in the Starry Sea, and its primary use is to break through blockade-like effects. For instance, it could try to tear open the "Void Prison" attribute of the previously mentioned "Starry Sky Monitor", which formed a closed space. Although it was just a short-term fissure, it was enough to let a trapped Torch Ship Captain escape. Additionally, it could be used against some low to mid-level Floating Lands'' shields. Through this component, one could quietly enter some low to mid-level Starry Sea Floating Lands. Why emphasize "low to mid-level"? This [Sky-breaking Spike] component, after all, is only an orange component. Normally, even if enhanced to Fifth Rank, it could at most temporarily break through a Fifth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land''s shield. But that''s only when loaded on a Fifth Rank Battleship, able to fully utilize the component''s effect. If mounted on a Third Rank Battleship, even if the component itself is enhanced to Fifth Rank, it could barely break through a Level 4 Starry Sea Floating Land''s shield. Song Chi wasn''t concerned about this; he had both [Cultivation Secret Realm] and [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. As both subsequently reached Sixth Rank, the Sixth Rank [Silver Apples] produced would allow this component to be enhanced to Red Quality. Drawing back his wandering thoughts, Song Chi''s gaze returned to the distant [Bloodline Baptism Altar]. After Deguen completed the baptism, 20 minutes later, several Second and Third Rank Starry Sea Alien Race members successively stepped onto the Baptism Altar. Once it reached full capacity of 10 people, Song Chi''s mind turned again, and he easily extracted 10 pieces of purple artifacts, initiating another round of bloodline baptism. These Starry Sea Alien Races naturally did not have the same compatibility as Deguen for baptism. Their inherent genetic bloodline talents hovered between the first and second tiers. A primary bloodline baptism was already greatly beneficial to them. As for the ten Purple Relics received, those that couldn''t be converted into warship components, Song Chi directly placed into the Oddity Exchange Shop, while the three that could be converted were of no use to him and would subsequently be exchanged with his sect or family. "Hmm?" Suddenly, Song Chi''s gaze shifted, sweeping toward the direction of the Ruins Market Inn. It was half an hour into the Market, and Zhou Ping finally entered. With this, the long-waiting Song Chi naturally took action immediately. Disguised as a member of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race, he left only a Divided Spirit at the [Bloodline Baptism Altar], and proceeded to the free booth area. After reaching the location, he quickly set up a stall and immediately displayed several unknown spiritual medicines from the Dustless Spiritual Herb Garden, including [Ganoderma Grass] and [Crescent Moon Flower], along with a few key products that had been his mainstay for decades. After arranging everything, he crossed his arms and quietly waited. Despite looking calm and collected, he was continuously watching Zhou Ping''s movements with a god''s-eye view, his mind calling for this special designated customer to come over quickly. Zhou Ping, on the other hand, didn''t look too good. As a former Outer Sect Disciple, Zhou Ping had very poor talents. The reason he had managed to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment in over twenty years was solely due to that [Ruins Market Guest Token], which allowed him substantial support from the sect. Yet even so, advancing further to the Golden Core was still extremely difficult. With the resources of the Luofu Sword Sect''s Divinity Transformation Sect, there naturally were resources to aid disciples in their Golden Core attempt, among which the Solidifying Golden Pill was the most crucial. With this elixir, the success rate for advancing to Golden Core could increase by thirty percent. Knowing his own talents, Zhou Ping had determined from the beginning that he would need a "Solidifying Golden Pill" when advancing to Golden Core. Being a disciple who held the [Ruins Market Guest Token], capable of continuously supplying the Sect with rare spiritual grass and materials, he indeed had access to such resources. However, the problem was that there had been a minor accident recently at the sect''s Alchemy Hall. Due to obtaining a large amount of rare Spirit Grass from various Heavenly Ruins Markets, most elders and stewards in the Alchemy Hall dedicated themselves to researching high-level alchemy recipes, and the once-in-a-decade production of Solidifying Golden Pills was left to some ordinary stewards. Under their crafting, of this year''s ten batches, only three succeeded, producing less than ten finished Solidifying Golden Pills. This caused a significant issue in the distribution of this batch of Solidifying Golden Pills. The sect leader''s younger disciples needed them, certain elders'' juniors needed them, and so did the assistant of a Peak Master. Chapter 708 371: Luofu Sword Sect Trembles with the "Immeasurable Sword Stone"_2 One encounter led to another, and the Solidifying Golden Pill that Zhou Ping should have received was gone. Of course, it wasn''t that the Sect would no longer give him the Solidifying Golden Pill, but that he would have to wait for the next batch, and the next batch of Solidifying Golden Pills wouldn''t be refined until ten years later. Zhou Ping was naturally unhappy with this arrangement. Aware of his lesser talent, he believed he should advance as soon as possible because he would need to spend much more time accumulating mana during the Golden Core Stage than others. Only by advancing earlier could he have the possibility of striking for the Nascent Soul and even the Spirit Transformation in the future. This was also Zhou Ping''s most vexing issue recently. Although he held a "Ruins Market Guest Rank," competing for qualifications with those other disciples who could easily have a Nascent Soul True Monarch backing them clearly left him with little chance. Moreover, he was very aware that the "Ruins Market Guest Rank" in his hand was not for his exclusive useany member of the Floating Land Sword Sect at the Golden Core level or below could activate it. Troubled, he first headed towards the "War Treant Shop." The floral resources put on the shelves of this Treant shop were often scarce on the Primordial Continent. After purchasing all the Spirit Grass from the "War Treant Shop," he then turned towards the free stall area. There, the many Starry Sea Alien Races could always bring out some weird and wonderful things, and sometimes he could purchase third or fourth rank Spiritual Wealth or Spirit Grass at minimal cost. However, just as he followed Central Avenue to the free stall area, before Zhou Ping could immerse himself in the densely packed crowd of the Starry Sea Alien Race ahead, his whole figure froze in place. As someone who had been mixing in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market for over twenty years, his face did not show too much surprise. He merely glanced subtly at the stall of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race, placed closest to Central Avenue. Quickly, he pretended to turn nonchalantly. Upon entering a store, and once certain that Song Chi of the Blue Blood Clan could not observe him, he quickly took out a Yellow-Skinned Book from his storage bag. In the free stall area, with eyes slightly closed, Song Chi''s lips slightly curled upwards. Through his ability as the Lord of the Ruins Market, he saw the name of the ancient tome Zhou Ping took out. "Primordial Herb Record!" It was clear that this was something Luofu Sword Sect had specifically prepared for Zhou Ping, fearing he would not recognize its value. Soon, the ancient book documenting types of herbs flipped open to a certain page. "Awakening Spirit Flower: Fifth Rank Spiritual Medicine, eight leaves, red stem, can serve as the main material for Divine Transformation Pills after 30,000 years..." After carefully going over the accompanying illustration, a wild joy appeared in the depths of Zhou Ping''s eyes, but that was not all. After that, he flipped through several more pages, and without exception, the effects of each herb listed were quite exceptional. "Able to assist Cultivators in advancing to Divinity Transformation, and also elixirs that help Spirit Transformation Cultivators enhance their mana..." While muttering to himself in his heart, Song Chi also quickly assessed the value of the herbs in his possession. Divinity Transformation Cultivators, according to the classification of the Primordial Continent, were Fifth Rank Level beings. In that case... As these thoughts passed through his mind, a series of footsteps approached. Song Chi opened his eyes. Who could it be if not Zhou Ping? However, both of them looked normal at the moment, with no apparent change in expression. After a cursory glance at Zhou Ping, Song Chi did not speak and allowed the other person to pick through the stall. After selecting this and that, Zhou Ping first bought a few ordinary items on the stall before finally casually pointing to a dozen or so Spirit Grass in the corner and inquiring: "Brother Blue Blood, how much are these Spirit Grass?" Having already formed a good understanding in his heart, Song Chi replied: "This thing was obtained from a newly discovered ancient civilization''s ruin by my backing force. That civilization is not simple. The Secret Realm bound within the ruins is a Primordial Secret Realm where countless Exotic Beasts are bred, and among them, the number of Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts is not few. These Spiritual Medicines were found on a high-rank Spirit Soil, and one of them is said to assist in some Divinity Transformation breakthrough. I don''t understand it too well, but their value is certainly not low. You make an offer!" Hearing this, Zhou Ping''s heart completely sank. Since the other party was not ignorant, there was naturally no possibility of picking up a bargain. Thinking of this, his face showed difficulty. After hesitating for a moment, he tentatively took out an orange oddity from his storage bag, which was the most valuable item prepared by the sect for this occasion. Song Chi didn''t even look at it, shaking his head directly. "This is something that can assist in advancing to Spirit Transformation Cultivation, and there are also some that can help with Spirit Transformation Cultivation. Don''t think I''m unaware of everything. Spirit Transformation Cultivators in your Immortal Cultivation civilization are fifth rank. It''s not just orange oddities that aren''t enough, red oddities aren''t enough either!" Zhou Ping''s expression turned somewhat unsightly, and then he gritted his teeth and said: "Brother Blue Blood, we''ve had quite a few transactions, and this thing is indeed important to me. How about this, you lend me the ''Travel Command'', and I will need to consult with my sect. If we can reach an agreement, I will certainly give you a proper price upon my return, how does that sound?" After speaking, Zhou Ping looked at Song Chi with a pleading expression. He was completely sincere. He didn''t care about how much his sect would have to give up for these high-rank spiritual medicines because these items wouldn''t rotate to him anyway; helping Song Chi get a high price also meant nothing to him. His only concern was one thing, which was to take this opportunity to secure a Solidifying Golden Pill for himself and try to exchange for a red oddity as well. It''s not proper to keep holding this ''Guest Rank''; the ''Travel Command'' is what''s truly precious. Song Chi was naturally one hundred percent willing deep down, but to make it look more convincing, he pretended to struggle greatly before finally nodding in agreement. ... Primordial Continent, Luofu Realm. Through the ''Ruins Market Walking Rank'', Zhou Ping returned to his sect as soon as possible and promptly informed the Heavy Sword Peak Master and the Sect Leader about the information regarding the Awakening Spirit Herb and several other rare spirit grasses. At the same time, he twisted the account of how he borrowed the ''Ruins Market Walking Rank'', claiming that he had paid a great price to borrow it, and if he couldn''t return, the Treant Race, who were also interested, would buy the rare spiritual medicines. Under his mix of truthful and fabricated explanation, the high-level executives of Luofu Sword Sect exchanged glances, and it was the Nascent Soul True Monarch Sect Leader who finally spoke: "Alright, you''ve done a great job this time. Indeed, the matter of the high-rank spiritual medicines is of great importance. Seeing as your cultivation has also reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, as a reward, the resources for assaulting the Golden Core Stage can be given to you first. As for exchanging for those high-rank spiritual medicines..." Speaking, the Nascent Soul cultivator''s gaze turned towards the other Peak Masters in the hall. Minutes later, after several discussions through transmission of sound, they finally made a decision. Soon, the Sect''s Secret Vault was opened, and a broken sword that had always been kept in the deepest part of the vault was personally taken out by the Sect Leader. Seeing the silver glow that faintly emerged in the great hall, Zhou Ping''s eyes widened completely. A silver oddity in the Primordial Continent was considered an Immortal Artifact or Immortal Treasure, unimaginably valuable. He never expected that the sect would take out an item of this level. However, after this silver oddity, the Sect Leader''s hand shone again, and three more items emitting red light appeared. "Until the very end, we must not reveal this silver Immortal Treasure. If we can exchange for it with these three red oddities, it would be best. Additionally, if it really doesn''t work, use one of the three red treasures to exchange for one ''Ruins Market Walking Rank''. In the future, if we encounter extremely rare items again, it will indeed be inconvenient without a ''Travel Command''!" "Yes, Sect Leader!" Respectfully receiving the four oddities, Zhou Ping, his heart already brimming with excitement, immediately reactivated the ''Travel Command'', and his figure quickly disappeared from the Sect Main Hall. After Zhou Ping left, although the several Peak Masters in the great hall were likewise excited, they soon frowned and said: "Sect Leader, is it really worth exchanging the ''Immeasurable Sword Stone''?" At the head of the grand hall, the Nascent Soul True Monarch Sect Leader sighed: "You all know the origins of the ''Immeasurable Sword Stone''. Once it comes out, Taiyi Immortal Gate will surely come knocking on our door. At that time, our Luofu Sword Sect will face the threat of annihilation. Rather than it gathering dust in the secret vault, it''s better to trade it; a prudent choice!" Chapter 709 372: Silver Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform Regarding everything that happened after in the Sect Main Hall, Zhou Ping had no idea. Of course, even if he had known, it would not have deterred his determination to make this trade. He had indeed heard of the Taiyi Immortal Gate, which was indisputably the leading Immortal Sect of the entire Primordial Continent in Eastern Divine Land. Even the Luofu Sword Sect was not in the same class, but what did that have to do with him? No matter how strong the Taiyi Immortal Sect was, could it help him solidify a Golden Core? Would it not covet the Ruins Market Guest Token in his possession? ... After securing the complete resources for solidifying the Golden Core, Zhou Ping suppressed the excitement in his heart, walked out of the Walking Room, and quickly returned to the free trading area. Behind the stall, Song Chi appeared calm, but his heart was already full of anticipation. His thought was simple, not needing much, just two or three Red Oddities from the Luofu Sword Sect behind Zhou Ping would almost suffice to start negotiations. Although the Spirit Grass in his possession was quite remarkable, and also included the main material for refining the Divine Transformation Pill, it was only one of the main materials. Even if it was refined, the Divine Transformation Pill could at most improve the success rate of Divinity Transformation by twenty percent, certainly not a miraculous medicine that could ensure advancement. Thus, these items combined were indeed almost enough to trade for a few Red Oddities. However, before he could think further, Zhou Ping, who had quickly approached the stall, had already opened the storage bag at his side, immediately enveloping the entire stall area in silver light. Song Chi''s eyes slightly narrowed, greatly surprised, and his gaze also shifted to Zhou Ping''s fluctuating eyes. The moment their eyes met, both seemed to understand the other''s inner thoughts. "What do you want?" Song Chi spoke first; the other''s intent was already clear, revealing the Silver Oddity was indicative that he was willing to offer it, but the specifics remained to be discussed. Zhou Ping''s goal was also very clear. "Blood Bodhi, high-rank Blood Bodhi!" Blood Bodhi was the specialty item primarily sold by Song Chi from the Blue Blood Clan, and all regular customers of the Ruins Market were aware of that. However, Song Chi had always only offered low-rank Blood Bodhi, and the usage of Blood Bodhi had limits. Zhou Ping had not used it yet. This time, his goal was simple, to complete the trade while also securing some good items for himself, and high-rank Blood Bodhi was something he had already set his sights on. If he could consume one high-rank Blood Bodhi, there was a chance his cultivation talent could improve significantly, ensuring his future ascent in the Immortal Dao. Song Chi was silent for a moment, and soon he took out the "Fourth Rank Blood Bodhi" that he had been holding in his hand for a long time. Seeing this Fourth Rank Blood Bodhi, Zhou Ping''s face showed visible excitement, but as he reached out his hand, Song Chi preemptively stopped him. "You can have this Fourth Rank Blood Bodhi, but first, I need to take a look at that Silver Legendary Oddity in your storage bag. If it''s suitable, then we can proceed with the trade!" Without overthinking, Zhou Ping immediately took out the half piece of Sword Stone from his storage bag, backed by the mighty Cang Qiong, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Lord; he had no worry that the Blue Blood Clan member before him would run off with his item. Song Chi paid no attention to the other, his gaze completely focused on the Silver Legendary Oddity that had been revealed. [Oddity: Taiyi Infinite Sword Stone] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform}] [Note: A quenching Sword Stone once used by the Taiyi Immortal Sect of the Primordial Continent, nurtured by the sword light of endless sword weapons over tens of thousands of years, has transformed into a Silver Oddity, though it seems to have some defects.] ... Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Might increase by 110% Feature 2: Every ordinary Sword Light shot by the main cannon has a 15% chance to trigger 250% critical hit damage Feature 3: True Immortal Quantum Sword Light Feature 4: Taiyi Quantum Sword Array Consumption: 50/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 97 Charge: 10s; Buffer: 20s Upgrade Requirement: 30 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 3000 Spectral Energy Points, 30 Life Cores (Zero Rank) {True Immortal Quantum Sword Light: Consumes 50000 Spectral Energy Points, charges for 60s, fires a Quantum Sword Light in a designated direction with 700% might of the main cannon, cooldown time 48 hours.} {Taiyi Quantum Sword Array: Consumes 100000 Spectral Energy Points, gathers six giant Quantum Sword Lights, charges for 60s, then the six Quantum Sword Lights combine to form the Taiyi Sword Array to conduct a covering cluster strike in a designated area, cooldown time 240 hours.} After reading the attributes, although Song Chi appeared calm, his heart was already blossoming with joy, as if what was missing had appeared. The half piece of Infinite Sword Stone that could be converted into a ship-mounted component was precisely the main cannon component that was urgently needed on the Cang Qiong. Once it was obtained, it could immediately replace the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon]. Furthermore, the attributes of this Silver Main Cannon were also top rank, and although they lacked genuine characteristic types, all four of its attributes were impressive, all of which were the type that improved significantly as the Enhancement Level of the component increased. Although the initial trigger probability of the Feature 2 was only 15%, once the Enhancement Level increased, this probability should be able to break 50%. By then, nearly every two shots would trigger a critical hit, an excessively delightful prospect. As for Feature 3 and Feature 4, one was an ultimate single-target attack, and the other was a wide-range group damage attack, both of which were very impressive attributes. Additionally, according to the Oddity description, this seemed to be a defective component which, if completed later, might still have room for improvement. Chapter 710 372: Silver Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform_2 Having confirmed this, Song Chi no longer hesitated. Swoosh! He tossed a Fourth Rank Blood Bodhi directly to Zhou Ping, along with a dozen rare Spirit Grass from the stall, while he himself took the [Immeasurable Sword Stone] into his hands. Across from him, Zhou Ping also showed a smile, quickly storing everything into his Storage Bag. Clearly, this was a mutually beneficial trade. However, it was not over yet. Zhou Ping soon gave Song Chi another pleasant surprise by quickly heading to the Oddity Exchange Shop after completing their trade. Under Song Chi''s gaze, he took out a Red Epic Oddity and successfully exchanged it for a [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. Of course, having obtained this [Ruins Market Walking Rank], the [Ruins Market Guest Token] in his possession was promptly reclaimed by Song Chi. A single being could not possess multiple Ruins Market Tokens, a rule that Song Chi had long established. After all, there were only ten [Ruins Market Guest Token] and [Ruins Market Walking Rank], making them extremely limited. Regrettably, the Red Oddity he had used to exchange for the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] could not be transformed into a shipborne component, so Song Chi could only keep it as the fourth item in the Oddity Exchange Shop''s collection of Red Epic Oddities. In the free stall area, after posing for dozens of minutes, Song Chi finally began tidying up his stall. He had originally planned to browse other stalls thoroughly. Now endowed with Double Pupils, even objects that he couldn''t see through under the enhancement of Ruins Market Law in the past had to show some clues in front of him now; it was an ideal opportunity for a good find. However, before he could mingle in the Alien Race crowd, a subtle fluctuation came from the second floor of the adjacent inn, where another [Ruins Market Guest Token] resided. At long last, the Half-Rodent from the Divine Domain Continent of Third Rank "logged on." Song Chi had always paid great attention to this mysterious Third Rank Half-Rodent simply because of the suspected Seventh Rank Starry Sea Floating Land from the Divine Domain behind him. As expected, after the Half-Rodent left the inn, he headed straight to the free stall area. Once he had set up his own stall, blocks of familiar Origin Stones were continuously taken out from what seemed to be an ordinary leather bag behind him. Seeing this, Song Chi, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately narrowed his eyes. These Double Pupils, controlled by [Double Bright Blood Pact], did not reveal their mystical nature unless he stimulated them actively. Once he did, the mystery of having two pupils in each eye would manifest completely. If he didn''t conceal it somewhat, it would be easily caught by those paying attention. Of course, within this Ruins Market, as long as he wished, no one could detect the abnormality in his eyes; it was merely an instinctive reaction from Song Chi. With the stimulation of his Double Pupils, Song Chi suddenly felt the scene in front of him change drastically. The Origin Stones, which looked somewhat obscure and uncertain before, now seemed as if they were fully exposed before his eyes. Realizing this, Song Chi naturally felt joy. Before this, he had fallen into quite a few pits. When he first purchased the Origin Stones, he indeed found a significant loophole, but his luck in the following attempts was not so fortunate. Among those opaque Origin Stones, there were indeed treasures, but more often were merely ones with a special outer shell, empty inside or containing ordinary items. After several occurrences, Song Chi had suffered considerable losses. This time, he vowed to restore his ground. Strictly speaking, could he endure being deceived by outsiders in his own "battlefield"? Copper Ore Obsidian First Rank Floating Land Origin Third Rank Life Core Third Rank Floating Land Origin ... Under Song Chi''s Double Pupils, the Origin Stones taken out by the Third Rank Half-Rodent could not hide at all; almost each piece clearly revealed its contents. However, Song Chi did not make a move on these. He was only looking for the truly rare items. Owing to the fact that the market had not opened for trading for more than four months, the Half-Rodent had taken out quite a few items. As he continued to inspect them, Song Chi''s gaze did not linger. When his gaze once again shifted to a fresh piece of Origin Stone, Song Chi instantly paused; this piece of Origin Stone gave him a sense of obscurity, as if the image quality had jumped from Blu-ray to standard definition in a blink, the feeling was that distinct. However, when he focused his gaze, the situation inside the origin stone still slowly appeared before his eyes. Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, twenty strands. Casually picking up this origin stone, Song Chi continued to examine the others. A few minutes later, he had four origin stones in his hand, mostly Fourth Rank Floating Land Origins and Purple Relics. About this, Song Chi was somewhat puzzled; until now, he hadn''t seen a single high-rank origin stone that was difficult to identify. But the next action of the Half-Rodent People soon explained everything. One could see him suddenly pulling several distinctly different origin stones from the leather bag behind him. These origin stones had mysterious points of light on them, and the surface strata revealed strands of ancient aura, clearly very different from the other origin stones. Holding these special origin stones in the palm of his hand, the Half-Rodent People spoke in the fluent common language of the Starry Sea: "These five origin stones were dug up by me from a set of Emperor Ruins, and I even lost dozens of subordinates in the process, so the price will be very high. How about this, twenty strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin for one piece!" This quotation immediately scared away many from the Alien Race; twenty strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin was not a small amount for the Starry Sea Alien Races, whose highest ranks were only Third Rank. However, many Alien Races did not leave, and their faces revealed eagerness to try. Suddenly, an Alien Species asked: "Stall owner, what are these Emperor Ruins you mentioned?" Knowing that an Alien Race would ask this, the Half-Rodent People quickly explained: "In our Divine Domain Continent, beings of above Seventh Rank are referred to as Great Emperors. Emperor Ruins are the ruins that form after the fall of a Dominator!" "Hisss!" Immediately, hissing sounds of sharp intakes of breath arose from around the stall. A site of a Dominator''s demise, for these Second and Third Rank small Alien Races, although it was beyond their understanding, did not stop the utter shock that arose from the bottom of their hearts. Compared to these alien races with limited knowledge, Song Chi, who maintained an impassive facade, was similarly startled inside. However, he soon turned it into a knowing nod. He thought to himself that the Divine Domain Continent was indeed as he had speculated before, having the presence of Dominator beings, at least a Seventh Rank Life-Form Starry Sea Floating Land. In the end, the emotions at the bottom of his heart turned to joy, which was clearly good news for him, the Ruins Market Lord. Especially after acquiring Double Pupils, the possibilities for him to snag bargains would drastically escalate in the future, and the quality would increase as well. Thinking thus, his double pupils converged fully on the special origin stone held by the Half-Rodent People in front of him. "Hmm?" He furrowed his brow. The first origin stone that caught his eye brought him a significant challenge. If the few origin stones he held, marked with "Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin" and "Purple Relic," were merely of standard definition under his double pupils, the high-rank origin stone from the Emperor Ruins now seemed like it was covered in mosaic. He could vaguely see something sealed within, but he did not know what it was specifically. Unwilling to let it go, he squinted intensely, and the Spectral Energy within him operated at high speed, pushing his double pupils to their limit. Finally, with such vigorous stimulation, he managed to capture the contents inside this special origin stone. "Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin!" Though still quite blurry, he could ascertain that it was indeed a Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, and the quantity was not small, more than 200 strands. After examining this stone, Song Chi looked up and turned his gaze to the next origin stone. His brow was deeply furrowed; the second stone was even harder to see through, despite his full use of the Double Pupils. "It seems I need to invoke the Laws of the Ruins Market!" His thoughts shifted, and the entire Secret Realm Laws of the Ruins Market enveloped him. Immediately, a large amount of Origin Law converged in his double pupils. With the enhancement from this Origin Law, he soon saw clearly the contents of the second Emperor Ruins source stone. However, after seeing its contents, his pupils abruptly constricted. "It''s actually..." Chapter 711 373: Dominating Blood Seeing clearly what lay within the second Emperor Ruins Source Stone for a moment, Song Chi''s expression turned incredibly ugly. Inside was not some High Rank Floating Land Origin, let alone a Starry Sea Oddity, even though it could be considered a High Rank Resource. But the crux of the matter was that this resource was not easy to obtain. What was sealed within this second Emperor Ruins Source Stone was a piece of High Rank Void Creature''s Skin. However, the key point was not the beast skin itself, but the extremely unstable Trace of Law that was attached to the surface of the skin. Once the stone was opened, this Trace of Law would undoubtedly be triggered. Through analysis with his Double Pupils, by comparing with Traces of Law he had encountered in the past, Song Chi was certain that this was a Law Trace with the Might of a Half-Step Sixth Rank, which, once unleashed, would certainly cause great destruction. By comparison, the High Rank skin of the Void Beast Clan within it was completely negligible. However, it was also a relief that he had discovered it beforehand. As long as he paid close attention subsequently, not only could he avoid the possible destruction, but he could even use this opportunity to further establish his position as Lord of the Ruins Market. With this thought in mind, Song Chi''s expression softened again, and he continued to look towards the other three Emperor Ruins Source Stones. The third Source Stone contained nothing, utterly worthless. The fourth was also a cluster of Floating Land Origin, High Rank Floating Land Origin. "Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. That''s not bad, but it''s a shame there is only 10 strands." As for the first and this fourth Emperor Ruins Source Stones, Song Chi was definitely going to acquire them, but before that, he still had to see what the last, the fifth Source Stone, was really like. He hadn''t intended to look, but just one glance sent a chill down Song Chi''s spine. Within this fifth Emperor Ruins Source Stone, Song Chi only saw red, an endless expanse of blood red. Just one glance was enough to make him feel as if he were trapped in a world of fresh blood. Furthermore, under the analysis of his Double Pupils, within this boundless blood-red, Song Chi saw a large amount of Origin Law patterns, traces of the Starry Sea Law. It took quite a while before Song Chi calmed down, at the same time starting to speculate what exactly was sealed within this fifth Emperor Ruins Source Stone. After about a few dozen seconds and some careful consideration, he roughly confirmed the basis of the boundless blood color inside the stone. Blood! That''s right, the conclusion he arrived at was blood; the fifth Emperor Ruins Source Stone was sealing a drop of blood. Upon reaching this conclusion, Song Chi startled himself. So far, he had been a Torch Ship Captain for nearly thirty years and a Cruiser Captain for close to twenty years, and considering his experience with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Dinghai Song Family, he believed his vision was quite reliable. Not to mention other things, just that drop of Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix Primordial Blood, along with that drop of Half-Step Sixth Rank Blood of the Evil God, none of these could be considered Low Rank creature''s blood, could they? But even these two drops of blood were nothing compared to the fresh blood sealed within the fifth Emperor Ruins Source Stone. Thinking thus, an idea suddenly sprouted in Song Chi''s mind. "Could it be Dominant Blood?" This sudden thought, somehow uncontrollably, quickly filled his entire heart. However, not only was Song Chi not panicked at this moment, but his heart was actually brimming with excitement. If the Source Stone truly contained Dominator Blood, its value would clearly be beyond imagination. Not to mention anything else, regardless of whether it was Dominant Origin Blood or not, as long as it truly was Dominator Blood, it would have a great effect on the Zhulu Warship''s promotion to Battleship, and even from Battleship to Fearless Ship. And if it were Dominant Origin Blood, it could even improve the success rate of promoting a Fearless Ship to a Star-Annihilating Starship. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Chi said in as calm a tone as possible, "Vendor, how about this, I only have 70 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin in my hand right now, what if I take a discount... for all four pieces?" "That won''t do, I''ve already emphasized the price paid to get these five Source Stones, not a single strand less!" Showing a look of difficulty on his face in a timely manner, Song Chi in the end "bit the bullet" and got the first, fourth, and fifth Emperor Ruins Source Stones for 60 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. Knowing the value of these three Source Stones, Song Chi naturally chose not to resolve the stones on the spot. With him leading by example, two Third Rank Alien Race individuals stepped forward from beside the stall, each taking out 20 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, and purchased the remaining two Emperor Ruins Source Stones. Unlike Song Chi, both of these Third Rank Alien Race individuals chose to resolve their stones on the spot. The third was the first to be done. Amidst the anticipation and curiosity of the surrounding Starry Sea Alien Races, the Source Stone was quickly cut open. Amidst the sighs that quickly arose around, the Third Rank Alien Race who had purchased the Source Stone looked incredibly grim, as if they had swallowed a lump of mud slime. At this, the Half-Rodent vendor''s expression also turned a bit strange, frowning while a smile seemed to swirl in the depths of the eyes. The frown was natural because nothing of value had emerged, which was sure to affect the interest of other Alien Races in purchasing Source Stones subsequently. The happiness stemmed from the fact that a stone he''d casually dug up at the edge of the Emperor Ruins had so easily earned 20 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. Meanwhile, still staying in front of the stall, attentively watching the second Emperor Ruins Source Stone, Song Chi now frowned and spoke up, "Vendor, can I return these three pieces?" The reply from the Half-Rodent vendor across was naturally as expected. "Money paid, goods delivered, no refunds or exchanges!!" After a brief spout of cursing, the resolution of the second Emperor Ruins Source Stone also began. Aware of the immense danger within, Song Chi closely watched the entire process. Chapter 712 373: 【Dominating Blood】_2 ``` Swoosh! Suddenly, a dazzling golden light shone above the Vault of Heaven. This abrupt change alarmed the Alien Race within the Ruins Market. However, upon seeing the illusory Law Golden Dragon formed by the Ruins Market Origin Principle in the sky above, the doubts in the hearts of the Alien Race members dissipated completely. Because all Alien Races were aware that only the Great Being behind the market could create such a disturbance, and since it was the mysterious Ruins Market Master who made a move, it definitely wasn''t aimed at these minor characters. The seasoned elders of the market, having experienced a previous outing against the Qingtian Tribe, were now guessing whether some daring Alien Race was trying to probe Zhu Tian Ruins Market again from beyond some spatial gate. However, the reality was entirely different from what they had imagined. The Law Golden Dragon above turned its gaze and its eyes of law fixated on the Half-Step Sixth Rank Half-Rodent below. At the same time, standing in front of a stall, Song Chi was illuminated by a flash of Ghost Light between his brows. From the mini form of the Cangqiong, a stream of golden brilliance surged out, which was an activated beam stemming from the "Purusa Zen Seal: External Time Stop" Feature of the Purusa Zen Seal component. Of course, this golden beam was controlled by Song Chi such that none of the other Alien Races in the market could catch it. As the Half-Rodent was completely frozen in time, the Law Golden Dragon above softly hummed, and the market''s Power of Laws swiftly dragged the Emperor Ruins Source Stone, which was being decyphered, up into the Vault of Heaven. All of this happened in an instant. By the time the Starry Sea Alien Race reacted, traces of law that were close to a Sixth Rank Level suddenly erupted, creating a tremendous energy impact in the market sky. This explosive might was quickly smoothed over by the Law Golden Dragon, and calm was restored in the market as if nothing had ever happened. But after quick thinking, the members of the Starry Sea Alien Race, including those recovered from the Time Stop State, realized the cause. They all knew that the special Origin Stone contained a tremendous destructive energy, and that the great Ruins Market Master had sensed this destructive presence in advance and had acted to eliminate all threats. Realizing this, those Alien Races near the Origin Stone stall felt a lingering fear, but were filled with gratitude towards the mysterious Ruins Market Master. Those who witnessed the incident were in awe of the master''s might, appearing omniscient and omnipotent within Zhu Tian Ruins Market. As for the Half-Rodent stall owner, also fully aware of the entire process, turned deathly pale. It understood very clearly that as a Stone Solver, had it not been for the master''s intervention, it would have been obliterated by the tremendous energy burst. In comparison, its gratitude towards the mysterious master behind the market was the deepest. Song Chi had some guesses about these occurrences, but he didn''t care much. At this moment, his attention was entirely focused on another item. A special piece of beast skin. It was precisely the high-grade void beast skin sealed within that Emperor Ruins Source Stone, which had remained undamaged despite the outburst of the Half-Step Sixth Rank Level Traces of Law. This alone showcased the extraordinary nature of the beast skin, which was also what attracted Song Chi. Seeing that the beast skin had not been destroyed during the outburst, he had promptly taken it into an isolated storage area. Currently observing the beast skin through space, no matter how he inspected it, he could not discern its peculiarities. Resigned, Song Chi withdrew his gaze, planning to check it again after the market dealings were over. Following the disappearance of the Law Golden Dragon in the Vault of Heaven, the bustling trading in the free trading area quickly resumed, but there were significant changes at the Half-Rodent''s stall. After such an incident, many Alien Races who had gathered at the stall swiftly dispersed, fearing a recurrence that might affect them. The Half-Rodent was not surprised. Given what had happened, this outcome was only natural. Thus, it had no intention of lingering. After quickly packing up its stall, it left directly through the Ruins Market Guest Token. It was just another market trade after all, and the next time the Ruin Market opened for trading, the Alien Races would be refreshed with no lasting impact. This was the reason behind its resolute departure. Following the exit of the Half-Rodent, no other incidents occurred in the market, and the trading session soon concluded. As all Alien Races disappeared from the market, Song Chi did not rush to inspect that special beast skin or take out the newly acquired Sky-breaking Spike and Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform components. Instead, he immediately opened the properties panel of the market. As expected, this round of transactions should fulfill the last conditions for the market''s upgrade. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] ``` [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv39] [Specifications: 11800mX11800m] [Basic Configuration: 245 shops, one 2900mx2900m stall area, one three-story inn, one lv39 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (efficiency doubles during Spectral Energy cultivation), one lv39 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, one lv39 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, one Third Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform.] [Extra Configuration: Stealth Light Platform (Purple) lv30, Third Rank Bloodline Baptism Altar (Red) (2/14)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (can move freely within the void, subtly avoiding natural disasters)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (can set two coordinate anchors in any Star Domain within the Shattered Starry Sea)] [Upgrade Requirement: 500 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, Ruins Market transaction volume reaches 500,000 (504258/500000) strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, one Temporal Spirit Crystal] Indeed, the transaction volume required for the "Upgrade Requirement" section was completely satisfied. Seeing this, Song Chi''s figure flashed, and with a spatial fluctuation, he reappeared in the Ruins Market storage room. Ignoring that particular piece of high-rank beast skin, Song Chi directly rushed to the two pieces of Mixed Elemental Copper that he had obtained from the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship. The total weight of the two pieces of Mixed Elemental Copper was just over 30kg, not a large quantity; Song Chi picked up the smaller piece. At the same time, his mind whirled rapidly, and a prompt sounded in his ears. [Would you like to substitute 10kg of Mixed Elemental Copper for the Temporal Spirit Crystal?] "Confirm!" [Ruins Market promotion conditions have been met, do you confirm initiating the Ruins Market promotion?] Song Chi did not respond, but instead, turned and walked to the special configuration area of the Ruins Market. Soon, after spending certain resources, the [Stealth Light Platform] was enhanced to lv40. This Ruins Market promotion was from Third Rank to Fourth Rank, and he worried about the repeat of the situation when the Ruins Market was promoted by one rank initially, without preemptively enhancing the Stealth Light Platform to Fourth Rank. After completing these arrangements, he reopened the Ruins Market properties panel and then confirmed initiating this Ruins Market transaction. Following his formal confirmation, The Mixed Elemental Copper in his hand suddenly vanished, along with some strands of Third and Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. The prompt sounded once again. [The time required for this promotion is one year, remaining time 364 days 23:59:56] Hearing this required time, the corners of Song Chi''s mouth involuntarily twitched. He remembered that past promotions took either one day or a few days; a whole year this time came somewhat suddenly. However, turning the thought around, this promotion was from Third Rank to Fourth Rank, a pivotal point for the transformation from a low-level civilization to an intermediate civilization in the Shattered Starry Sea, so it wasn''t unreasonable for it to take a bit longer. Soon, a familiar tremor came from the Ruins Market beneath his feet. If his guess was right, this type of tremor would continue throughout the following year. Thinking this, he instantly lost any desire to continue staying in the Ruins Market. With such disturbance, it was not suitable for practicing the Guidance Technique, Visualization, Comprehension of Laws, or anything of that sort. Furthermore, with the Ruins Market entering the promotion buffer period, its innate Spatial Anchor Point feature would also be temporarily unusable, meaning that Song Chi would be unable to go to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment for the next year. PS: Please vote for a monthly ticket, recommend. Chapter 713 374: Warship Enhancement Green Moon Manor''s Underground Warship Summoning Room The medium-sized summoning room that Song Chi rented, with its length exceeding one thousand five hundred meters, was completely sufficient for him to summon the Cangqiong. In the battleship''s main control room, looking at the few items in his hand, Song Chi pondered and eventually put away the Origin Stone that was very likely sealed with "Dominator Blood." Dominator Blood, even the most common kind, contains a might that is beyond imagination. Before advancing to the Fourth Rank, Song Chi planned to seal it away first. He would deal with the Origin Stone after both the warship and he himself had been promoted. Besides the Origin Stone with Dominator Blood, he had in his hands two Emperor Ruins Source Stones and six ordinary Origin Stones, plus a high-level Void Beast Skin. Minutes later, all eight Origin Stones had been unsealed. The six ordinary Origin Stones provided him with a total of 120 threads of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin and two Purple Relics, while the two Emperor Ruins Source Stones yielded 215 threads of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin and 10 threads of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. After a trip to the Ruins Market, where he placed two Purple Relics that couldn''t be transformed into ship components into the Oddity Exchange Shop, Song Chi then focused all his attention on the high-level Void Beast Skin in his hands. This piece of Beast Skin was remarkably unique, unscathed even under the eruption of half-step Sixth Rank Level Traces of Law. "How strange, aside from the threads of Space Law power flowing on the surface, it is difficult to discern any other special features..." Song Chi frowned. Even with his double pupils fully stimulated, he still couldn''t see much that was extraordinary about the Void Beast Skin in his hands. His eyes shifted, and with a thought, he channeled the Spectral Energy within his body, eventually gathering it all into his right palm. This tentative act unexpectedly triggered a peculiar reaction from the Beast Skin in his hand. The Spectral Energy continuously gathering in his palm was quickly absorbed by the Beast Skin. Out of curiosity, he did not stop his actions; instead, he accelerated the supply of Spectral Energy. Finally, after depleting most of the Spectral Energy in his body, this unknown piece of high-level Beast Skin underwent a tremendous change. A jet-black vortex suddenly emerged on the Beast Skin, with strong space fluctuations on top of it. Seeing this, Song Chi sent out a Divine Thought Thread. Once the Divine Thought Thread entered the space vortex on the Beast Skin, his eyes lit up as he finally understood the special feature of this piece of Beast Skin. Although he did not know what kind of creature this special Beast Skin came from, nor its Rank, it must have controlled unimaginable Space Divine Abilities in life. Because beneath its leather, there was undoubtedly a connection to a vast space. Although this space was completely dark and smaller in size compared to a Secret Realm, the key was that it was attached to the Beast Skin in his hand, and could be considered a large personal Storage Bag. Why call it a Storage Bag rather than a space capsule? Quite simply, this space can be manipulated at will and can absorb objects far larger than its entrance. As long as the space itself has sufficient volume, it could even actively capture small asteroids that are hundreds of meters in volume. By comparison, it clearly resembles the Storage Bags of Immortal Cultivation civilization more closely. The key point is that its internal volume is even greater than the high-level Storage Bags Zhao Lei has. After a brief exploration, Song Chi found the length, width, and height of this Void Beast Skin space all exceed a kilometer. In the future, even asteroids with a diameter of a kilometer could be taken in whole. This is far more convenient than the Cultivation Secret Realm on board the Cangqiong. Although the Cultivation Secret Realm is biggerit could contain a ten-kilometer-diameter asteroidthe key limitation is that because it is a component of the Cangqiong, objects must first be taken into the Cangqiong''s hold to be placed into the Secret Realm. So, although the Cultivation Secret Realm itself has no size restrictions, the warship''s hold does, which is, in effect, a limit on its storage capacity. But this limitation does not exist with the Void Beast Skin, which can first collect objects outside the warship before bringing them in. Having confirmed the uses of this high-level Void Beast Skin, Song Chi was satisfied and securely stored it away. He then took out the two newly acquired ship components. "Sky-breaking Spike" and "Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform." The "Sky-breaking Spike" needs no further mention, as it was directly installed on the warship. However, Song Chi wasn''t in a rush to enhance it. He had only a small quantity of Titanium Crystal in his hand, which he needed to use on the "Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform," this silver Main Cannon. After retrieving the warship, Song Chi left the Underground Warship Summoning Room and headed straight for Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Family Soul Solidifying Chamber. Ever since the family had voluntarily publicized the existence of the "Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring" component, the Soul Solidifying Chamber had become a frequently visited place by clan members. As a flash of white light passed over the token in his hand, the long-awaited Song Lun quickly stood up and made his way toward the Warship Summoning Platform ahead. After summoning his flagship, which had a length of a kilometer, the Fourth Rank Heritage Warship opposite timely launched 12 Soul Solidifying Beams. As these 12 Soul Solidifying Beams surged into his own flagship, Song Lun quickly identified 12 components in need of Soul Solidification. Because he had already conducted a Soul Solidification round ten days earlier, the twelve highest-quality components on the warship were already removed without damage. Thus, choosing the next twelve components for this second round did not cause him much dilemma. Soon, another twelve components were removed without damage. At this point, although there were still dozens of components left on his flagship, most were blue and white elements, with the most valuable being just a few Purple Components with average Attributes. Chapter 714 374: Warship Enhancement_2 With these circumstances, Song Lun''s gaze suddenly became unyieldingly determined. At this point, he was no longer afraid to formally activate the warship promotion, even though after eleven consecutive months of hunting the Alien Race, the flagship''s promotion success rate had barely reached 48%. [Warship Promotion Mission (Yuan Lun)] [Current Promotion Success Rate: 48.05% (Initial Success Rate 0.05% + Fourth Rank Vampire Marquess Primordial Blood 10% + Bathed in Alien Blood 38%)] [Special Promotion Resource Formula (2/3): Fourth Rank Life Crystal*1, Fire-Attributed Law Crystal*0, Ten Thousand Year Pure Yang Jade*1] [Additional Promotion Resource: One Drop of Fourth Rank Vampire Marquess Primordial Blood] [Bathed in Alien Blood: Third Rank Heavenly Star Tribe...38%] As his eyes swept over the warship promotion mission panel of the Yuan Lun, Song Lun''s only regret was not having collected all the special promotion resources; otherwise, the success rate would have increased by another 10%. There was no way around it; the Fire-Attributed Law Crystal was rare to begin with. Coupled with a number of family members attempting to break through to the level of Zhulu Warships over the past decade or so, and choosing to follow the path of the Law of Fire, it was nearly impossible to obtain a Fire-Attributed Law Crystal from within the clan. And although Song Lun had also commissioned the family''s merchant fleet to inquire about the Fire-Attributed Law Crystal within the Duchy, there were never any gains. However, Song Lun was actually quite satisfied with the 48.05% promotion success rate, especially after having undamagedly uninstalled 24 essential components. It''s worth noting that the average success rate for an ordinary Cruiser to promote to a Zhulu Warship is less than 10%. Relying on the family, having designated Alien hunting spots in his lineage, not to mention the continuous supply of preferential Fourth Rank Primordial Blood from his clan, now coupled with the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] component, even if the promotion failed, there was actually a chance for a second attempt. There was a Blood Soul Tree in the family''s Dragon Spine Secret Realm, and the Blood Soul Fruits it produced could reduce the Torch Seed''s buffer time by 50%. With this in mind, even if the promotion failed, one would only need to wait a little over twenty years to be able to bind themselves to a new Scout Class Spectral Shuttle. Don''t look at everything starting from scratch. With Song Lun''s current standing within the lineage, he could directly skip the stages of Spectral Shuttle and Spectral Airship, which meant that even though the promotion from an Escort Ship to a Cruiser might stall for about a decade. That is to say, even if the promotion failed, Song Lun could still cultivate a second Cruiser within the next forty years, and then once the twenty-four undamaged components were installed back on, he could almost regain 89% of his combat power from before promotion. Being only four hundred years old now, Song Lun could well attempt a second shot at the Zhulu Warship before the age of five hundred with this newly cultivated Cruiser, and if the second attempt were successful, the following hundred years would be more than enough for him to break through to the Fourth Rank in the Guidance Technique. This was the very reason for his confidence. It can be said that the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] component submitted by Song Chi has completed the final link in the family''s secondary Warship cultivation plan. Because of this perfect cycle, there has been a significant increase in the number of Third Rank family members attempting to promote to Zhulu Warships over the past decade or so. Although the vast majority of them failed in the promotion, there were indeed successful examples, including Song Fu and a Third Rank Torch Captain of the Ancestral Vein. Those who failed in the promotion are now cultivating their second flagship, with some having already upgraded their second Torch Warship to a Cruiser and successfully reinstalled the undamaged components left in the lineage''s Heritage Warship back onto their new flagship. They are now striving to explore the Alien Star Domain, accumulating resources for their second attempt at the Zhulu Warship. Ten days after Song Lun''s departure, Song Chi, having priority borrowing rights, took over his place; however, since he only needed to uninstall one component, another Third Rank family member chose to solidify their spirit alongside him. Although this meant forgoing the uninstallation of one undamaged component, the impact wasn''t too significant. ... Above the vault of heaven of the Dragon Spine Continent, the Cang Qiong hovered in the depths of the clouds, with Song Chi in the Main Control Room carefully installing the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] component into the Main Cannon slot left vacant by the [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon]. Following that, he began enhancing the newly installed silver cannon. Soon, after consuming considerable resources, the component was successfully enhanced to lv40. It wasn''t that Song Chi was unwilling to continue enhancing; rather, he had run out of Titanium Crystal. The lv50 [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon] was given directly to his father, and there was no way of recovering the resources spent on its enhancement. This awkward situation remained until several months later, when Song Chi received his new year''s Sequence Subsidy, which resolved it. Without any hesitation, upon receiving the subsidy, Song Chi directly enhanced the Silver Legend Main Cannon to lv59. Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform lv59 Quality: Silver Feature: Might Increase 238% Feature 2: Each normal sword light emitted by the main cannon has a 40% chance of triggering 250% critical hit damage. Feature 3: True Immortal Quantum Sword Light Feature 4: Taiyi Quantum Sword Array Consumption: 5000/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 581 million Charge: 3s; Buffer: 5s Upgrade Requirement: 50 strands of Floating Land Origin (Fifth Rank), 1 strand of Floating Land Origin (Sixth Rank), 500,000 Spectral Energy Points, 250 Titanium Crystals, 120 Law Stones Note: The warship has reached the enhancement level limit and cannot be further enhanced. {True Immortal Quantum Sword Light: Consumes 300,000 Spectral Energy Points, after 25 seconds of charging, it fires a True Immortal Quantum Sword Light in the designated direction with 1700% of the main cannon''s might, cooldown time 18 hours.} {Taiyi Quantum Sword Array: Consumes 600,000 Spectral Energy Points, gathers thirty-six giant quantum sword lights, after 25 seconds of charging, six quantum sword lights will form the Taiyi Sword Array and carry out a clustered bombardment across the specified sector, cooldown time 90 hours.} It can be seen that after being enhanced to Lv59, the attributes of this Silver main cannon have reached a terrifying level. Compared to the [Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon] also enhanced to Lv59, it is not only stronger by several grades, but it''s no longer comparable to the previous [Pure Yang Sword Beam Cannon]. After meticulously reviewing all the attributes several times, Song Chi closed the attribute panel with satisfaction. If the firepower of the Cang Qiong had previously seemed somewhat lacking, with the enhancement of this [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] component to Lv59, this drawback had been completely compensated for and even elevated beyond making the Cang Qiong''s firepower merely adequate C it was now potent. One can imagine that for quite some time to come, the firepower of the Cang Qiong will be an advantage. If those two active attack features are employed against enemy units, causing devastating damage would be normal. A brief surge of excitement passed, and Song Chi sighed again. It''s exhilarating to enhance a component to Lv59 in one go, but the resources consumed are unimaginable. Just considering the Titanium Crystals, the 3,000 pieces he''d acquired not long ago, plus what Zhou Ping provided over the last few months, were already depleted. Not to mention anything else, just enhancing from Lv50 to Lv59 cost a whopping 1,980 Titanium Crystals. He couldn''t help but marvel at this; while the attributes of Silver Legend Components are astonishing, each one is a gold-devouring beast, especially when enhanced to a high level. And this is just Fifth Rank level enhancementSixth and Seventh Ranks would only be more frightening. He possesses the Zhu Tian Ruins Market; one can imagine the situation for an ordinary Torch Ship Captain. He exhaled slowly. Song Chi''s gaze shifted to the [Sky-breaking Spike], this orange component had not yet been enhanced, and it seemed it would not reach a very high level any time soon. After some thought, he only enhanced it to Lv20. He did not have a single Titanium Crystal left now; to enhance the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] to Lv59, he had even borrowed hundreds from his family''s seniors. After enhancing the two components, Song Chi was about to continue his comprehension of the Space Law with the last low-level Space Law Crystal in hand. But at this moment, the [Shaking Light Token No. 32] he always carried vibrated. He swiftly took out the token and scanned it, and Song Chi''s eyebrows suddenly raised. "19 Scorching Sun": @32 "Waking of Insects", calling Waking of Insects, calling Waking of Insects!! PS: There is something I want to ask, do you all want the protagonist to comprehend both the Time and Space Laws simultaneously? Isn''t Light and Space enough? Chapter 715 375: Mecha Test "Number 32 ''Waking of Insects'': I''m here!" He replied the first moment he could. Since he was specifically tagged, there was probably something important. It wasn''t long before another message came through in the Shaking Light Star Rank group chat. "Number 19 ''Scorching Sun'': Didn''t you mention in the group last time that you wanted to buy some Neutron Star Remains? Are you still interested?" Seeing the term "Neutron Star Remains", Song Chi''s eyes lit up immediately. After having absorbed the second portion of Neutron Star Remains last time, the Neutron Star Core Armor component was just one Neutron Star Remain away from upgrading to silver quality. Now, seeing the news about the Neutron Star Remains, he was naturally excited. "Number 32 ''Waking of Insects'': Yes, do you have any news?" "Number 19 ''Scorching Sun'': Yes, I just heard some news. If you''re interested, I''ll look into it more carefully!" "Number 32 ''Waking of Insects'': Thank you so much, Uncle ''Scorching Sun!''" "Number 19 ''Scorching Sun'': Uncle? Forget it..." "Number 32 ''Waking of Insects'': No, no, no. Brother, dear brother, please..." "Number 3 ''Corpse Dog'': @Number 19 ''Scorching Sun'', you''re almost 300 years old and still pretending to be young?" "Number 22 ''Red Fox'': Exactly." ... Seeing the flurry of new messages in the chat group, a smile appeared on Song Chi''s face. He was glad both for the news about the "Neutron Star Remains" and for being fortunate enough to join the Shaking Light Star Tower family. He had long since directed his family to pay a high price for collecting all information on Neutron Star Remains through the duchy. They had happened upon just one portion within the family-governed colonial star domain, then got no further response. Compared to that, the backing behind the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower was obviously much greater. Little time had passed since he shared his news, yet significant progress was already being made. Beyond this exalted circle of influence, what was even more extraordinary was the harmonious relations among the Star Tower members. Securing his token safely away, Song Chi set down the low-level Spatial Law Crystal he had been holding and began to think seriously about another matter. Ever since obtaining the Double Pupils through the Zhuque Blood Pact, he had been wrestling with a question, a decision he had yet to make. Although his personal exploration into the myriad mystical abilities of the Double Pupils was still shallow, thanks to the explanation by the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird from before, he knew these double pupils allowed flawless control over two Powers of Laws up to the Seventh Rankeach eye could perfectly contain a Starry Sea Law. But therein lay the problem. The Space Law was something he had long comprehended and chosen as his path. But what about the second law? How should he choose? The choice of this second Law had been his quandary for some time. Considering the strengths of the Shattered Starry Sea Laws, as the strongest among them, the Time Law was slightly more powerful than the Space Law, naturally making time-space cultivation the best option. However, that was merely the ideal choice. Not to mention how difficult it was to comprehend each Time Law, let alone cultivate two simultaneously. What Song Chi knew was crucial: the Song Family Town legacy, the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale inheritanceit all revolved around Light and Space. In the Dragon Whale Mountain halfway up in the family''s Dragon Spine Secret Realm, all secret techniques inscribed in the Dragon Spine Inheritance Stele involve the Laws of Space and Light, and there''s also a complete Light of Law Secret Technique Heritage Stele. Moreover, within the Big Dipper HallShaking Light Star Tower inheritance, the Law of Light is a fundamental law. Although every Star Master of the Shaking Light Star Tower cultivates various Laws, they all share one commonalitythe first fully comprehended Starry Sea Origin Law is always the "Law of Light". Without going into too much detail, the foundational secret technique of the Shaking Light Star Tower, "Shaking Light Descent," although a universal technique used and practiced by Torch Ship Captains controlling any Law, would have additional might bestowed upon it if followed by a Torch Ship Captain who takes the path of the Law of Light. Additionally, there''s a Light of Law Tree within the Cultivation Secret Realm that could save quite a lot of time in the early stages. Moreover, for the Double Pupils themselves, the Law of Light is undoubtedly most in tune with this type of Talent Gift. Based on these considerations, Song Chi clearly ought to choose the Law of Light. It was precisely because both Time and Light offered distinct advantages that Song Chi had been unable to make a decision. "Forget it, I''ll consult the elder ancestor later. After all, I''m only at Third Rank and my understanding of Origin Laws is too shallow..." Shaking his head, Song Chi stopped dwelling on the matter and picked up the low-level Spatial Law Crystal again, resuming his contemplation on the Space Law. ... Time passed, and several months went by. At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, where the family research institute was located. As an institution governed by the Internal Affairs Hall, the research institute occupied a sizeable area. Sealed by multiple high walls and a special Spatial Veil, the institute''s core research was stringently confidential to the outside world. However, as an acknowledged high-ranking member of the family lineage, Song Chi naturally had access to the core areas. Underground, in Core Research Area 08. Exclusive testing ground. Looking at the somewhat incongruous figure standing in the testing ground, Song Chi furrowed his brows. "Is this the Hellfire Mech developed with the full support of the family? Don''t joke!" No matter how he looked, he couldn''t associate the mere hundred-meter-tall flesh mound mech in front of him with the imposing Hellfire Mech he had initially seen. Of course, these were just his true inner thoughts; he didn''t vocalize them so straightforwardly in front of the several high-level family researchers. Otherwise, even as a member of the family hierarchy, Song Chi assured himself that he would be expelled immediately. After slightly organizing his thoughts, Song Chi spoke up: "Is this based on the Hellfire Mech from the Dome Sky Mechanical Civilization? Why does it seem quite different from what I saw in those ruins?" Although he had tried to phrase his comments as tactfully as possible, it still left the faces of the few high-level researchers in front of him tinged with embarrassment. An elderly clan member responded: "Time was indeed tight; this is the final product after several simplifications. While the appearance may be unattractive, the performance is still satisfactory." Saying so, he waved his hand lightly. Following that, the hatch behind the hundred-meter-tall flesh mound mech slowly closed, and the three regular posture clansmen inside the mech began to move. A red glow flashed through the mech''s eyes, indicating it was activated. Song Chi then watched as the flesh mound mech, somewhat experienced, walked to the center of the testing ground. Its arms raised, holding specialized nuclear energy firearms that began firing at several dozen Third Rank Alien Species just released into the distance. In addition to shooting, the mech''s shoulder covers opened, and two dark cannons emerged, quickly releasing two Cruiser-Class Tracking Missiles. Boom Boom! Two loud explosions burst forth, blasting a significant portion of the incoming dozens of Third Rank Alien Species into minced meat. However, these Third Rank Alien Species were extremely fast, and the remaining nearly twenty swiftly reached the proximity of the hundred-meter-tall flesh mound mech. Under their terrifying kilometer-size bodies, the smaller mech looked like a toy about to be swatted away at any moment. But just then, the Flesh Mound Mech''s chest-mounted miniaturized controllable nuclear fusion engine operated at full speed. Then, under its legs, strong thrusts emitted from the mech''s feet, propelling the mech to soar into the sky, quickly ascending thousands of meters above the testing room. Below, the more than twenty Third Rank Alien Species could only clumsily chase after it in the sky, but how could they catch up to the fleet-footed Flesh Mound Mech? Under the continuous barrage of the Flesh Mound Mech, it took less than twenty minutes to subdue all the Third Rank Alien Species. Seeing this, the elderly researcher stroked his beard, his eyes twinkling with a satisfied smile. He then turned to the family head projection next to him. "Family Head, are you satisfied with this test?" Song Xuancang''s projection nodded slightly, but he remained silent, eventually turning his gaze to Song Chi. "Chi, how do you feel about it?" Hearing the Family Head shift the discussion to him, and considering the "Dome Sky Brain System" components, Song Chi didn''t hold back his thoughts and responded directly: "Although this replica mech appears cumbersome, its agility and strength are quite decent. Though small at a hundred meters, these mechs are intended primarily for long-range firepower strikes and don''t need to engage in close combat, which also saves a substantial amount of material and reduces production costs. However, I personally think that the firepower is still somewhat lacking." He continued, "From previous tests, it is apparent that the nuclear energy firearms in its hands only have ordinary Third Rank strength, and while the Cruiser-Class Missile is slightly stronger, it is only about half-step Fourth Rank at most. As we are going to face the Robber Star Civilization next, this firepower seems hardly sufficient!" Despite these concerns voiced partly because of the "Dome Sky Brain System" components, which have a considerable cooldown time once activatedguaranteeing a significant impactin today''s Cang Qiong, Third Rank energy level firepower was clearly inadequate, even with hundreds or thousands of Third Rank missiles firing simultaneously. Thus, he hoped the research institute could produce mechs with substantially stronger firepower. Despite voicing his concerns, he was also speaking frankly. Facing the Robber Star Civilization in the forthcoming great frontier war, renowned for their resilience, weak firepower was indeed problematic. Upon hearing his words, the elder with white hair didn''t respond, but instead, his gaze shifted to the projected form of the family head. Regardless of the discussion, the final decision was for Song Xuancang to make. These researchers were well aware of the firepower issue. However, enhancing the mech''s firepower inevitably meant increased financial input, raising the production costs, with subsequent mass production consuming a lot of Floating Land Origin. Song Xuancang did not remain silent for long. He quickly said: "This great frontier war is crucial for the rise of the Song family. There''s no need for hesitation. Our family''s nearly three thousand years of foundation and Floating Land Origin are plentiful. Moreover, once this frontier war is successful, all these investments will be doubled in return!" Upon hearing this, the several high-level researchers beside him no longer harbored any doubts. A glimmer of joy appeared in their eyes. The family''s willingness to increase research funding was undeniably good news for them. If they could develop higher rank replica mechs in the end, these researchers were also eligible for substantial rewards. As individuals who had not yet awakened the Seed of Torch, they might not need much wealth, but the family did offer life-extending spiritual objects in exchange, akin to high-rank components in the eyes of a Torch Ship Captain. Moreover, they also had children and desired to provide them with better starting points. Behind them, Song Chi, although not showing it, was also extremely pleased. As long as the family was willing to increase financial investment, developing more powerful mechs would not be challenging. Thus, once the new type of mechs entered mass production, he only needed to offer a significant amount of Floating Land Origin to give the Cang Qiong another important trump card. "Please expedite the research as much as possible," he addressed the researchers. "Even once we start production, speeding up mass production will still require time, and we don''t have much time left!" "Please rest assured, Family Head. All members of The Eighth Research Institute will dedicate themselves fully..." ... PS: My initial outline was focused on light and space; perhaps we should save time for the Dominators to comprehend later? Chapter 716 376: Silver Yin Yang Concentric Medallions Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, another two months had gone by. There were only two months left until the completion of the Fourth Rank promotion at the Ruins Market. Originally, Song Chi had thought that this final period would pass as peacefully as the past ten months, but suddenly, news came from his father and mother that the "Qingkong" and "Dragonfly" were preparing to begin their warship promotion missions. At the same time that this seemed inevitable, Song Chi also felt somewhat surprised. After his own and his grandfather''s status had been elevated, the development of their line had soared in the past decade. Moreover, with Song Chi actively throwing out several stable trading channels in the Ruins Market, the annual income of their line had grown stronger year by year. On this basis, the core members of their line were never short of resources. With an accumulation of a vast amount of resources, his great-aunt had successfully advanced to Third Rank a few years ago, and his father and mother had been Second Rank for several decades. The "Qingkong" and "Dragonfly" had already solidified their foundations, and with the Great Expansion War right in front of them, it wasn''t strange to choose this node to strive for the cruiser rank. What surprised Song Chi was that his father and mother had decided to start their warship promotion missions at the same time, which would obviously be more difficult. ... In the courtyard where his father and mother resided, seeing their son rushing over in such a hurry, Song Chao and Chen Lixia exchanged a smile. Before Song Chi could speak, they both said first, "Xiao Chi, don''t be hasty. Let''s discuss the detailed attributes of these two special components first..." As they spoke, each took out an object resembling a jade pendant. Both items were emitting a radiant red light, clearly two items of Red Quality. Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Song Chi turned his gaze toward these two Epic Treasures. His thoughts were simple, his father and mother were never rash people. Since they had chosen to promote together, which clearly wasn''t the optimal choice, they must have had their reasons. Yang Concentric Medallion level 0 Quality: Red Feature: Yin Yang Sublimation Feature 2: Yin Yang Combined Strength Feature 3: Yin Yang Unity Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When the Yin Yang Concentric Medallions are bound together, they will mutually enhance each other, permanently increasing the equipped warship''s firepower, defense, and speed by 30% (effect lost after component is unloaded) No need for charge or buffer Upgrade Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2000 Spectral Energy Points Note: This component occupies 3 slots Note 2: The Rank of the binding warships must be consistent and attempts to bind can only take place within one month after both warships have completed their promotions {Yin Yang Sublimation: When the Yin Yang Concentric Medallions successfully bind, the component quality will increase by one rank and corresponding attributes will also be enhanced. (Not yet bound)} {Yin Yang Combined Strength: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, can specify the use of a certain ability from the other bound warship, this component''s ability cannot exceed that of the [Yin Yang Concentric Medallions] (Silver), with a cooldown time of 720 hours.} {Yin Yang Unity: Two mutually bound warships, no matter how far apart, can use a certain amount of Spectral Energy Points (depending on the distance between the two) to communicate without barriers. This feature has no cooldown time.} ... Yin Concentric Medallion level 0 Quality: Red ... These two red components brought Song Chi quite a surprise; obviously, these were two combined-type components, and not a pseudo-combination like the "Neutron Star Core Armor" and "Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield," but truly combined Strange Objects. Looking at their detailed attributes, once the two Concentric Medallions were successfully bound, the effect of these two would dramatically change. However, to conduct the binding, only recently promoted Torch Warships would suffice, which was also why his father and mother chose to promote at the same time. Thinking about this, even with Song Chi''s current perspective, he was still quite envious. He thought of Shen Youran; if Cangqiong could bind with that girl''s Flagship, it would obviously be of great benefit to both of them. Of course, this thought quickly disappeared again; these two Concentric Medallions were clearly peculiar treasures obtained by his father and mother. As long as the binding was successful, the combat power of their Flagships could greatly increase in the future, and they might even be able to challenge for Zhulu Warship Captain or Battleship Captain positions. Seeing that Song Chi had no objecting intentions, smiles appeared on the faces of Song Chao and Chen Lixia. At that moment, Song Chi said, "Promoting at the same time is fine, but I must follow the entire process for the next eleven months." Two Escort Ships aiming for the Cruiser rank, whether in terms of the special promotion resources needed or the Starry Sea Alien Race needed to be hunted, clearly required higher demands. Only by having Cangqiong accompany them the entire way could Song Chi feel at ease. "Mom and Dad, have you collected the four special resources that might be needed for the Escort Ship''s promotion to Cruiser rank?" The promotion of an Escort Ship to Cruiser rank usually involved four types of special resources: Heavenly Ridge Crystal, Ice Origin Stone, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, and Third Rank Blood Core. If two were to promote together, they would each need to prepare two sets, which could increase the success rate of promotion by 10%, not to be taken lightly. Song Chao shook his head. "The other three are alright, but the Third Rank Blood Core is too difficult to obtain. I hope we won''t need it when we start the promotion mission!" Song Chi frowned; relying on luck for matters related to promotion was obviously not acceptable. "I''ll go ask about it at the Ancestral Vein shortly. I won''t say much, but at least one should be available." "Besides that, the Alien Race down the line that can be hunted..." Seeing Song Chi in such a state, intent on clarifying everything, knowing that their son was worried about them, the smiles on Song Chao and Chen Lixia''s faces grew even thicker until Chen Lixia finally interrupted: Chapter 717 376: Silver Yin Yang Concentric Medallions_2 "Alright, thank you, my son. Your father and I have got everything arranged, and your uncle and his wife will be coming to help later on. Now listen to us!" Song Chi paused and did not continue, waiting for his parents to continue. Across from him, Song Chao organized his words. "It''s like this, these two Yin Yang Concentric Medallions, your mother and I discovered them during our early exploration of the Starry Sea. They are the products of a highly fragmented secret realm, not yet fully developed to perfection. It wasn''t until recently that they were fully nurtured, and your mother and I went to retrieve these jade pendants..." Song Chao paused momentarily. Song Chi did not interrupt, he knew his father had more to say. Indeed, after a moment, Song Chao continued: "This time when we retrieved these Concentric Medallions, your mother and I discovered in that completely shattered secret realm that there was another pair of Concentric Medallions still being nurtured. However, due to the time of nurturing, they''re currently only of Purple Quality." Song Chi was delighted and then said, "Dad, do you mean..." Song Chao did not pause and quickly continued, "Based on your mother''s and my judgement, that broken secret realm is on the verge of collapse, which could happen any day. If we let the Concentric Medallions continue to be nurtured within the secret realm, they might elevate to Orange Quality, or they might disappear along with the collapse of the secret realm." "Your mother and I think that you should make this decision yourself, whether to take the Purple Quality Yin Yang Concentric Medallions now, or to let them continue to be nurtured?" Song Chao and Chen Lixia had looks of astonishment in their eyes. They initially thought Song Chi would struggle with the decision for a long time, not expecting his response to be so decisive. After only a moment''s hesitation, Song Chi gave his answer: "Mom and Dad, since it''s impossible to predict when the secret realm will collapse, let''s take them now. Purple Quality isn''t low, and besides, I also have a Fifth Rank Level Silver Apple that can directly upgrade both Concentric Medallions to Orange Quality." Song Chao and Chen Lixia suddenly realized, surprised that their son actually had such rare resources like Silver Apples, but they also understood that Orange Quality Concentric Medallions, though not flawless, were still incredibly valuable. A day later, when the couple returned from the Alien Star Domain, they already had a pair of Purple Quality Yin Yang Concentric Medallions in their hands. Compared to the Red Quality Yin Yang Concentric Medallion components, these Purple ones were much inferior. With only one feature, "Yin Yang Sublimation," the successful binding improved the firepower, defense, and speed of the two warships by only 10%. Fortunately, the four Fifth Rank Silver Apples that had matured recently in the Cultivation Secret Realm had not been used by Song Chi. So, after obtaining the two Purple Concentric Medallions, he directly used two Silver Apples in front of his parents to upgrade both Medallions to Orange Quality. With the upgrade in quality, the attributes of the two Yin Yang Concentric Medallions components had significant changes. Yang Concentric Medallion lv0 Quality: Orange Feature: Yin Yang Sublimation Feature 2: Yin Yang Combined Strength Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When the Yin Yang Concentric Medallions are bound to each other, they will amplify each other''s effects, permanently increasing the equipped warship''s firepower, defense, speed by 20% (the effect is lost when the component is removed) ... Indeed, there was no need for Song Chi to actively choose a new feature for the two Concentric Medallions; the moment the Silver Apple promoted them, a new feature "Yin Yang Combined Strength" appeared on both Orange Quality Concentric Medallion components. For this, Song Chi could only attribute it to the peculiar nature of the secret realm or the divinity of the Yin Yang Concentric Medallions themselves. Right after the promotion was completed, his mother''s voice immediately rang out. "Son, this Yin Concentric Medallion is only for Youran girl, I wouldn''t accept anyone else for it!" To this statement, although Song Chi only replied with a simple "Mhm," the firmness in his tone was particularly evident. Since he had received the "Shaking Light Star Rank," he had already made up his mind. Before the major expansion wars of the Yaohan Kingdom, he would try his best to complete the promotion of the Cangqiong to the Zhulu Warship, and afterwards, he would use the "Bi-blood Pan Peach" to break through his Guidance Technique. Then he would take the initiative to head to the Northern Dome Star Domain of the Yaohan Kingdom to try to bring Shen Youran back, even if he encountered insurmountable factors along the way, he at least needed to see that girl in person and hand her a "Ruins Market Walking Command" personally. After safely storing the pair of orange "Concentric Medallions," Song Chi and his parents agreed to officially start the warship promotion mission in three days, and then head to the Alien Star Domain together to hunt high-rank aliens. Back in his own courtyard, he summoned the Cang Qiong again. "Still have two five-rank ''Silver Apples'' left, which two components should I use them on?" Standing in the battleship''s main control room, Song Chi hesitated. The reason why he didn''t use the four five-rank "Silver Apples" immediately before was actually due to a factor. His gaze shifted, falling on several components. There were many components on the Cang Qiong that had used five-rank "Silver Apples." "Phantom Thruster," "Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane," "Void Escape Orb," "Plasma Guardian," "Abnormal Status Purifier," "Holy Cross Beacon," "Proportional Scaling Instrument," "Void Membrane," "Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector," "Master-Servant Contract," "Spiritual Beam Fusion Device," "Divine Binding Chains - Imitation," "Winged Launch Platform," "Multi-function Converter," "Virus Spore Rejection Membrane," "Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon," "Electromagnetic Ray Cannon." A total of seventeen components. Of course, many of them could be dismissed, Song Chi''s most troubling choice was among the six: "Phantom Thruster," "Void Escape Orb," "Plasma Guardian," "Abnormal Status Purifier," "Void Membrane," and "Master-Servant Contract." If it had been before, the "Multi-function Converter" would naturally have been included, but with the gold "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine" component installed, energy supply on the Cang Qiong was now quite abundant, and it didn''t lack the bit offered by the "Multi-function Converter." The "Divine Binding Chains - Imitation" was even simpler; Song Chi''s intention from the start was to acquire the genuine red "Divine Binding Chains." As his gaze swept across the six components, the first thing Song Chi confirmed was the "Void Escape Orb" component, which he absolutely needed to enhance. Not just because it was the only Blink Device component on the Cang Qiong, having played a crucial role many times, but also because years ago, Song Chi had acquired an extremely high-quality similar component from the Chenxing Yang Continent. Shadow Escape Instrument lv0 Quality: Blue Feature: Extra +1 time Blink can be used Consumption: 500/usage (Spectral Energy Points) No need to charge; Buffer: 72 hours Blink uses: 2/2 Effect: Blink in the specified direction, current maximum blink distance 10m. ... This blue component was also a class of Blink device. Although its blink distance was pitifully small and even when strengthened to third-rank could only blink out ten thousand meters, compared to the speed of a starship, this distance could only be described as superfluous. However, its feature was quite extraordinary. It was because of this feature that Song Chi did not hesitate to purchase it at that time. Soon, the "Void Escape Orb" component was upgraded to orange quality, and also because of this newly added feature, it would allow the Cang Qiong to perform consecutive blinks twice in emergency situations, further enhancing its safety. After the "Void Escape Orb," Song Chi hesitated over the remaining five components for a while, and in the end, he opted for the "Plasma Guardian" component. It wasn''t that this component was the most valuable, but rather its role was to provide protection for Song Chi himself, and personal safety was naturally the most important. And it could also be used on the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and Fallen Angel Soldier Statue, which was quite decent as well. As for the newly added feature, it was specifically chosen by Song Chi to double the shield value. Chapter 718 377: Current Situation of Holy Dragon, Over 90% Promotion Success Rate Time passed quickly, and soon it had been three days. On this day, multiple warships hovered above Green Moon Manor. In addition to two escort ships, the other four were all kilometer-long cruisers, including Song Chi''s Cangqiong, his uncle and aunt''s flagship, and his grandmother''s Sky Zither. Grandfather was in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, comprehending the Law and secret techniques. It was the critical moment for the Law Amplitude Phase after his promotion to Fourth Rank, so naturally, no one would disturb him. Apart from Song Chi and the four others, even though his second uncle and fourth uncle wanted to come and help, their veins could not be without a manager, and they were still in the stage of accumulating essence to strive for promotion to cruiser. Hence, Bai Xiuqin did not allow it. Soon, three exclusive escort-class intermediary warships from the Green Moon Manor flew from below to the side. Accompanied by the activation of the component-type parts on the three escort ships, the Cangqiong and the other six warships were quickly bound by integrated light bands; following this, the eight warships activated their launch into the Alien Star Domain. The drop points of the eight warships were above a Level 3 Floating Land. For this resource-type Level 3 Floating Land, Song Chi only knew its name as Si Yue Floating Land, located in the Si Yue Star Domain; other than that, he was not too clear on the details. During the quickly connected magnetic wave communication group chat, Uncle Song Shan explained, "This Si Yue Star Domain was discovered by a Second Rank clan member ten years ago. Later, Mom, I, and two Third Rank Torch Captains from the veins converted it into a brand-new colonial star domain. The alien civilization in this star domain is known as the Si Yue Civilization, with a civilization level around 3. We had not completely cleared the Si Yue Civilization previously, and currently, there are still quite a number of Second and Third Rank Si Yue species left." Soon, the six warships consecutively sparked their engines, warping towards the remaining star domain of the Si Yue species. A massacre was soon to arrive. Half a month later, the six warships returned to the intermediary warship point. With the assistance of four cruisers, the hunting speed of Qingkong and Dragonfly was not to be underestimated; even the Third Rank Level warships of the Si Yue species were being directly incapacitated, leaving them for the two escort ships to finish off. Within just half a month, the remnants of the Si Yue civilization had been entirely visited. However, the increase in the promotion success rate was not ideal, since Uncle''s flagship had already been to this area once during its promotion. [Warship Promotion Task (Qingkong)] [Current Promotion Success Rate: 18.5%] [Promotion Special Resource Formula (4/4): Ice Origin Stone*1, Heavenly Ridge Crystal*1, Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence*1, Third Rank Blood Core*1] [Additional Promotion Resources: None] [Bathed in Alien Blood: Third Rank Si Yue Species...] Dad had some bad luck; the special resources needed after initiating the promotion task included all four types. Dragonfly, on the other hand, was better off not requiring the Third Rank Blood Core, allowing both warships to meet the special resource requirement immediately. However, even with a 10% boost in the promotion success rate after clearing the Si Yue Star Domain, their respective promotion success rates were still only 18.5% and 17.9%. There wasn''t much remaining alien species in the Si Yue Star Domain, and with the two warships sharing, the increase in success rates was naturally limited. In the subsequent period, the group of six quickly toured several other alien star domains, continuously boosting the promotion success rates for Qingkong and Dragonfly. Nearly two months later, the group reached the Holy Dragon Continent. As a high-level alien floating land rated at Level 5 Peak, which Song Chi had reported to the family not long ago, the high-rank alien species on it had been slaughtered, leaving an extraordinary number of Second and Third Rank aliens still lingering on the continent. Imagine, a Level 5 Floating Land spanning over twenty light-years in diameter, how many Third Rank creatures could it possibly harbor? Thus, after clearing a few colonial points governed by the veins, Song Chi and his group immediately rushed to the Holy Dragon Continent. Before entering the Holy Dragon Continent, Song Chi saw two fearsome Moving Warstars hanging outside the Floating Land Shield, resembling two guardian deities. However, Bai Xiuqin and the others meticulously scanned the area multiple times and found nothing else. Consequently, they assumed that these two Moving Warstars were there to guard the Holy Dragon Continent, which was devoid of high-rank combat power. However, Song Chi thought differently. He hadn''t noticed anything unusual initially, until he subconsciously activated his Double Pupils. Under the piercing gaze of the Double Pupils that saw down to the essence, he saw a terrifying spatial vortex concealed behind the Spatial Veil. "Is this a Spatial Wormhole? The family even specifically arranged two Moving Warstars to guard it; could it be that the wormhole was created by the family? Or, when I initially discovered the Holy Dragon Continent... no, that''s impossible. If that were the case, the family would have already cleared those indigenous evil gods off the Holy Dragon Continent..." "Remember the previous Star Sea Ancient Battlefield, there was also a Spatial Wormhole, could there be a connection between these two..." Just then, as he charged into the Holy Dragon Continent, a shudder ran through Song Chi as he felt a tremor from the Star Sea Ruins Market Rank token in his Ancestral Aperture. Evidently, the promotion at the Zhu Tian Ruins Market had ended. After a year-long promotion, it was finally complete at this moment. Instantly, Song Chi''s attention turned away from the astonishing wormhole outside the continent, leaving only joy in his heart. Chapter 719 377: Current Status of the Holy Dragon, Over 90% Promotion Success Rate_2 No matter how you looked at it, the spatial wormholes were highly likely created by the ancestors of the family, and clearly, no danger existed. Compared to this, the successful ascension of the Ruins Market was evidently more compelling to him. However, although filled with anticipation, Song Chi didn''t rush to check out the Ruins Market after advancing to Fourth Rank. He only hastily entered the Market once to make sure he hadn''t attracted any Void Demons, then immediately returned to the Cang Qiong. For this reason, the descending Cang Qiong paused for a moment. There was no helping it; after countless tests, the entry point into the Ruins Market wouldn''t move with the Cang Qiong, and if the Cang Qiong didn''t pause like this, Song Chi might exit the Market directly into the sky behind him. "Chi, what''s wrong?" In the warship''s group communication, grandma''s voice rang out. Song Chi smiled and shook his head. "It''s nothing, Grandma. Let''s head straight to the Black Soil Duchy. I''ve set up the headquarters of the Faith Sect with enslaved pets there, and with the detailed information provided by the Spirit Serpent Sect, our hunting operations will be much easier!" "Mm!" With that, the six warships accelerated their descent once more. Inside the Cang Qiong, Song Chi''s eyes flickered, and he finally forcefully suppressed the intense curiosity within his heart. The current moment was crucial for his parents'' ascension, and every minute, every second was of great importance. There would be plenty of time to explore the ascended Ruins Market later, but for now, it was more important to assist the Qingkong and Dragonfly in hunting more high-rank aliens. Black Soil Duchy, or what used to be the Black Soil Duchy. As the Song family ancestors and several clan elders descended, they effortlessly dealt with all indigenous evil gods and high-rank knights on the continent, and proactively supported the expansion and development of the Spirit Serpent Sect. As the first to declare the Spirit Serpent Sect their exclusive sect, the national power of the Black Soil Duchy naturally soared unprecedentedly. Now, the territory of the Black Soil Duchy is comparable to the former number one empire on the continent, the "Holy Dragon Knight Empire." As for the Spirit Serpent Sect itself, it has already become one of the few Righteous God Sects on the Holy Dragon Continent, covering a faith region of 1/100 of the entire landmass, with as many as ten billion creatures professing faith in the Spirit Serpent Sect. It''s not that the Spirit Serpent Sect can only occupy 1/100 of the Holy Dragon Continent. In the meantime, Song Chi has delivered more than a three-figure number of Totem Pillars to the Cold Moon Snow Python, enough for a significant expansion of the Spirit Serpent Sect. The reason for the current stagnation of the Spirit Serpent Sect''s expansion is simple: other regions of the Holy Dragon Continent have been divided up as missionary territories of other divine sects. Don''t get it wrong; these so-called Righteous God Sects haven''t escaped Song family''s hunting, but are rather, those that the Song family has allowed to remain. The purpose is to consider the entire Holy Dragon Continent a future pasture for the Song family, where a continuous source of Blood of the Evil Gods will be harvested. As soon as the indigenous gods behind these divine sects grow, they will be reaped immediately. Song Chi has long been aware of this, and it doesn''t anger him. You see, even though the Spirit Serpent Sect with only 1/100 of the Holy Dragon Continent''s territory has surpassed ten billion followers, under the constant supply of high-quality Power of Belief, the Cold Moon Snow Python, the principal deity of faith, has seen its power soar to the Peak of the Fourth Rank in a short time. Before long, it will challenge the Half-Step Fifth Rank, and perhaps even the true Fifth Rank. In the Capital of the Black Soil Empire, at the Main Temple of the Spirit Serpent Sect, not only did the Cold Moon Snow Python eagerly come forward to greet Song Chi and the others upon their arrival, but the King of the Black Soil Empire and various ministers also all presented themselves. Song Chi didn''t delay. He simply requested "a detailed map of Third Rank Alien Race gathering points on the continent." In less than half an hour, the King of the Black Soil Empire delivered a detailed map into Song Chi''s hands. With the map in their possession, the six warships soared into the sky, heading straight for the regions with the densest populations of Third Rank Alien Races. Of course, indiscriminate large-scale slaughter on the Holy Dragon Continent is not permissible, as it might easily lead to unrest, and one can''t eradicate all Third Rank Alien Races from a single region, as it would affect the farming of indigenous evil gods. Under this premise, whenever the six warships arrived at a location, they would deploy Puppet Soldiers from their ranks to stealthily hunt down those Second and Third Rank exotic beasts, ceasing only once they reached a certain threshold. And so, time slowly passed by. A month later, the success rates of ascension for the Qingkong and Dragonfly successively broke through 40%. Two months later, the promotion success rate of the two escort ships broke through 50%. Four months later, this promotion success rate had surged to over 60%, but this still wasn''t enough. Seven months later, the promotion success rate broke through 70%. In the eyes of Bai Xiuqin and Song Shan, this rate was already quite good, but Song Chi felt it was still not safe. In the following two months, six warships did not stop for a moment, continuously roaming every corner of the Holy Dragon Continent. However, due to time constraints, this success rate ultimately only barely reached 75%, because the further along, the harder it was to increase the success rate. "Alright, this success rate is already very high, your dad and I are very satisfied. I know my precious son is worried, but there''s only one month left, and it''s time to go back to the family for Soul Solidification!" Inside the Dragonfly, Chen Lixia''s voice rang out, but before anyone else could answer, Song Chi suddenly spoke up to interrupt. "75% really isn''t enough; this is about an escort ship being promoted to a cruiser. If it fails, it could take at least dozens of years to catch up, and it''s no small matter." "But..." Song Chao still wanted to say something, unknown to him that Song Chi had proactively opened the hatch of Cang Qiong, followed by a large number of figures rushing out from the battleship. "A Fire Scale Python at the Half-Step Fifth Rank Level and a humanoid alien species at the Half-Step Fourth Rank, more than twenty Third Rank humanoid alien species. Let mom''s Dragonfly handle the Fire Scale Python, and dad, you take down these humanoid alien species!" Inside the main control room of the five warships on the side, Bai Xiuqin, Song Shan, and Zhao Hongxue all showed astonished expressions, including Song Chao and Chen Lixia. "Chi, these are your enslaved..." From inside Sky Zither, Bai Xiuqin started to dissuade him. The great war of expansion was fast approaching, and these enslaved species were key to ensuring one''s own survival rate. Using these enslaved creatures for the warship''s promotion success rate would evidently have a significant impact on Song Chi. However, before Bai Xiuqin could finish, Song Chi had already summoned the Flame Giant. "Don''t worry, I have a plan. This Flame Giant was previously awarded by the family and possesses the combat power of a seasoned Fifth Rank entity. With this Flame Giant, I''ll be able to enslave a batch of high-quality enslaved species very soon." Song Chi''s words were not perfunctory but a matter of fact. Although high-rank species were rare and hard to find, for him, this was the simplest part. There were countless exotic beasts in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm within the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. If he wished, it would not be difficult to subdue a few Fourth Rank exotic beasts by relying on the Flame Giant later on. Seeing Song Chi''s determination, both Song Chao and Chen Lixia did not refuse further. They knew Song Chi''s strength best. And precisely because they were aware of their son''s capabilities, they had no doubts about what Song Chi said. Soon, after Song Chi actively heavily injured all summoned enslaved species and dissolved their enslavement, Dragonfly and Qingkong took swift action. After successfully killing the Fire Scale Python and dozens of Third Rank humanoid alien species, Dragonfly''s promotion success rate shot up to 88%the contribution of a Half-Step Fifth Rank Level species to the promotion success rate was nothing trivial. Qingkong fared slightly worse, reaching only 84%, but even this rate was truly not low. Quickly, the six warships returned to Dragon Spine Continent one after another; Dragonfly and Qingkong went straight to the family''s Soul Solidifying Chamber. Because the Soul Solidification had been prearranged, there were no surprises, and the second round of Soul Solidification ten days later went just as smoothly. Taking advantage of the remaining 20 days, Song Chi made another trip to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. There, within the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, he acquired two Fourth Rank exotic beasts. Ruins Market had successfully advanced, and the spatial anchor points returned to normal. His travel between Dragon Spine Continent and the Spirit Beast Secret Realm was no longer restricted. When Song Chao and Chen Lixia each killed one of these two Fourth Rank exotic beasts, the promotion success rate of the two escort ships both broke through 90%. This terrifying promotion success rate, whether it was Bai Xiuqin or the couple Song Shan, including the other core members of the family veins, was met with nothing but astonishment; they had never seen such an alarming success rate. The escort ships were merely advancing to become cruisers, yet Fourth Rank species and even Half-Step Fifth Rank species were sacrificedwho would believe it? Chapter 720 378: 【Dominion Position】 With such a high promotion success rate, the "Qingkong" and "Dragonfly" naturally succeeded in their promotions without any surprises, with two new cruisers added under the Tenth Direct Vein. In the large warship summoning room beneath the Green Moon Manor. As the two escort ships were promoted to cruisers, Song Chao and Chen Lixia in the battleship''s main control room activated the "Concentric Medallions" that had been loaded in advance and designated each other''s warship as the bound warship. The moment the two "Concentric Medallions" officially completed their binding, the light emitted from the "Yin Yang Concentric Medallions" component instantly shifted from a bright red to a silvery white. The two gazed at the "Concentric Medallions" and as expected, the medallions had been promoted to the components of the Silver Legend. Not only was the quality upgraded, but all the attributes of the part had also increased to the strength that silver components should possess, and a fourth "feature" had appeared as well. Yang Concentric Medallion lv40 Quality: Silver Feature 4: Yin Yang Projection Consumption: 1200/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When the Yin Yang Concentric Medallions are mutually bound, they will permanently enhance each other''s mounted warship firepower, defense, and speed by 140% (invalid once the component is dismounted) {Yin Yang Projection: No matter how far apart the two warships are, they can consume a certain amount of Spectral Energy (depending on the distance between them) to summon each other''s projection for cooperative combat. The projection has 90% of the original''s combat power, lasts for 30 minutes, and has a cooldown of 1 year.} ... This fourth feature, "Yin Yang Projection," is a constant feature, but its power is undeniable, as it can project regardless of the distance between the ships, making it an extremely high-level feature. After this, the Tenth Direct Vein held a celebration banquet, cordially inviting members from various veins to attend, creating a lively atmosphere. Additionally, following the successful promotions of the Song Chao couple, the Song Hai and Song Yang couples also set aside all their affairs and began to prepare fully for their subsequent promotions. As for all household matters, they were entirely taken care of by the Song Shan couple and Bai Xiuqin, while Song Chao and Chen Lixia needed to quietly break through to the third rank of the Guidance Technique. Of course, with the assistance of the various vintage Deep Sea Clam Pearls continuously purchased from the North Sea Royal Court provided by Song Chi, the couple should be able to break through the third rank within a few years. As for Song Chi, once he confirmed his parents'' successful promotions, he had no further concerns and immediately entered the Ruins Market to start checking the detailed attributes of the Ruins Market after the upgrade to the fourth rank. Standing firm within the Ruins Market Secret Realm, Song Chi''s figure was poised. His previous hurried visit had not allowed him to truly feel the subtle changes in the Ruins Market; now, emptying his mind and fully activating his Double Pupils, he immediately sensed the massive difference from when it was at the third rank. Each of the pupils within his eyes rapidly rotated, continuously scrutinizing and analyzing all aspects of the entire Ruins Market space. In just a short amount of time, Song Chi noticed significant differences from before. If previously at third rank Ruins Market, those hidden traces of the Origin Law within the market that subtly enhanced Law Comprehension were 2 to 4 times, then now this increase should be around 6 to 8 times, although it still did not match the Primordial Secret Realm''s 10 times, it was much better than during the third rank. Leveraging this increase, together with his Double Pupils, Song Chi was confident that his comprehension speed of the Natural Space Law could reach a level unimaginable to others in the upcoming time. Besides, after the Ruins Market was again promoted to the fourth rank, he felt an unprecedented increase in his control over the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, and even had a strong feeling that upon entering the Ruins Market, a mighty power seemed to spontaneously surge within his body, a feeling far more powerful than the Flame Giant granted by adherence to the market''s rules before. Puzzled, he instinctively opened the detailed attribute panel of the "Zhu Tian Ruins Market." [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv40] [Size: 100kmX100km] [Basic Configuration: 1200 shops, a 10kmx10km vendor area, a four-story inn, one lv39 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (doubles the efficiency of Spectral Energy cultivation), one lv39 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, one lv39 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, one third rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform. [Extra Configuration: lv30 Stealth Light Platform (Purple), third rank Bloodline Baptism Altar (Red) (2/18)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (free movement within the void, avoiding natural disasters instinctively)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (allows setting of two coordinate anchor points in different star domains within the Shattered Starry Sea)] [Feature 3: Dominion Position (holding dominion over the Ruins Market)] [Upgrade Requirement: 100 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, market transaction total of five thousand (128750/50000) strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin] Scanning the attribute panel up and down multiple times, Song Chi finally locked his gaze firmly on the [Feature 3: Dominion Position]. His heart rate accelerated, and his breathing deepened. At this moment, Song Chi''s excitement was clearly written on his face. From this attribute panel, it was evident that the various strange sensations previously felt by his body were no illusion. At this moment, the mighty power filling his body was indeed the Power of Domination, a force that only the dominators of living beings could possess. If previously as the Ruins Market Master, he seemed more like a figurehead rather than truly useful, then under the empowerment of this brand new "Dominion Position" feature, his entire being seemed to undergo a thorough sublimation. From then on, Song Chi would perfectly embody the mysterious yet powerful image of the Ruins Market Lord conceived by all alien races in the Starry Sea, no longer needing to rely on his subordinates'' enslaved species to maintain his own deterrence. Chapter 721 721: 378 Reflecting on this, a sudden shift in his thoughts occurred and a mighty power surged forth from within him. Then the entire Zhu Tian Ruins Market Firmament began to materialize infinite Power of Laws. These forces of law intertwined and converged, rapidly forming a colossal figure of law above Song Chi. The moment this giant law apparition coalesced, the whole Ruins Market Secret Realm trembled. The oppressive might of a Seventh Rank Dominator pervaded the secret realm, and within the profound double pupils of the law projection, the interlacing shadows of the double pupils crafted a pair of eyes of order, overseeing the entire market space, and also scrutinizing the boundless Void Sea beyond. Song Chi''s eyes shimmered with brilliance as he roared wildly in his heart. With the empowerment of this Power Of Domination, he actually had an illusion of omnipotence. The Flame Giants, which had previously seemed so formidable in his eyes, now appeared so trivial. This feeling lasted quite a while, but Song Chi ultimately steadied himself and returned. With a shift of his intent, the colossal figure of law above his head swiftly dissipated, as he actively retracted the power. This Power Of Domination was indeed captivating and unprecedentedly strong, but he did not lose himself to it. After an initial brief indulgence, he quickly regained his focus. Mighty power is good, but it''s just a pie in the sky. Once outside the market, one will immediately be reduced to their original form. Moreover, due to the vast difference between his current level of life and that of a dominator, even if he could control this Power Of Domination within the market and freely manipulate any perfected Origin Law, it could not enhance his own Law Comprehension by the slightest bit. With this in mind, Song Chi shook his head, no longer indulging in the Power Of Domination. Of course, he still needed to quickly become more familiar with this astonishing mighty power in the future. He had to at least be able to skillfully wield it, ensuring he could stand unchallenged in future Ruins Market transactions against any potential external spying eyes. Just like the recent probe by a Fifth Rank member of the Qingtian Tribe, if it were to happen now, he could have wiped out the opponent through a spatial channel with a flip of his hand, instead of just barely managing to sever an arm after empowering the Flame Giant. However, these matters were not for now; there were more significant things at hand. Aside from the newly emerged "Dominion Position" feature, there were other changes in the Fourth Rank Ruins Market that he needed to inspect. For instance, the second feature "Spatial Anchor Point", which after advancing to the Fourth Rank resulted in one more anchor point, bringing the total to three. This means, in addition to the two anchor points he planned to leave within the Dragon Spine Continent and the interior of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment, he would now have a third available anchor point. Comparatively, this was also extremely good news. Stepping forward, Song Chi proceeded to the deepest part of the market, where stood some of the most vital facilities of the Market. [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] [All-Attributes Cultivation Room] [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] Without rushing to inspect the properties of each facility, he spent a certain amount of Floating Land Origin to upgrade all three to the Fourth Rank. With this enhancement, the attributes of all three facilities saw tremendous improvement. First came the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform]. [Name: Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] [Level: lv40] [Effect: After activation, it randomly dispatches 1,000 space gates into the Shattered Starry Sea that can be used to enter and exit the Ruins Market, with the space gates lasting for 24 hours and a cooldown time of 720 hours.] ... [Upgrade Requirements: Ruins Market level lv41, 100 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin] After reaching the Fourth Rank, this most critical facility of the Ruins Market saw its attributes skyrocket. The number of Star Gates it could deploy at once quintupled the amount from the Third Rank, and the level of creatures entering the Ruins Market also advanced to the Fourth Rank Level. This meant that in future, each Ruins Market transaction would see an explosive increase in the quantity of Alien Species entering the market, as well as a boost in the quality of the transactions. Moreover, the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] after reaching the Fourth Rank gained an additional hidden feature. When deploying space gates subsequently, it would slightly increase the chances of dispatching gates to Intermediate-Level Floating Lands, undoubtedly further enhancing the quality of the customers in the market. Next, the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. [Name: All-Attributes Cultivation Room] ``` [Level: lv40] [Effect: Beings of Fourth Rank and below training in the Cultivation Room have their training speed increased by 2000%. When practicing Spectral Energy, their training speed is increased by 4000%.] ... [Upgrade Requirement: Ruins City Level lv41, 100 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin] Song Chi''s lv40 [All-Attributes Cultivation Room] had now amplified the training of Spectral Energy by fortyfold, meaning compared with common folk, one year of his training inside this room was equivalent to them toiling away for forty years in the outside world. Clearly, the effect was astoundingly impressive. Song Chi was very satisfied. His Guidance Technique was now nearing the peak of lv37 and, boosted by the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room], it wouldn''t be long before he broke through to lv38. Next up was the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform]. After being enhanced to Fourth Rank, this component could now synthesize up to Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin; though it could only synthesize 100 strands each month, given time, Song Chi likely wouldn''t be short of Fifth Rank Level Floating Land Origin anymore. Additionally, its speed at synthesizing Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin was even more astonishing: 1000 strands per month, amounting to 12000 strands a year. Afterwards, Song Chi could completely engage in trade with Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, which even in the eyes of a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain, held decent purchasing power. Finally, there was the configuration of the [Spectral Energy Protective Array], which Song Chi also enhanced to Fourth Rank. [Name: Spectral Energy Protective Array] [Level: lv40] [Effect: Self-absorbing Void Energy to form a hemispherical protective light screen.] [Defence: 10000000] [Shield Value: 1.5 billion/1.5 billion] [Buffer After Overload: 20 minutes] [Note: Comes from the hands of a mighty figure of the "Immortal Realm Civilization" from the Starry Sea...] [Upgrade Requirement: Ruins City Level lv41, 100 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin] Compared to same rank [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component, the properties of this Fourth Rank [Spectral Energy Protective Array] were clearly superior by quite a margin. Just take the Shield Value, which was nearly four times the difference. Satisfied, Song Chi closed the attribute panel in front of him and turned his gaze to the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] to the side. Considering the previous advancements of the Ruins Market and his parents'' flagship, the market hadn''t opened for trade for nearly two years. Now, having successfully advanced to Fourth Rank, and with greatly improved attributes, he naturally wanted to start the first Fourth Rank Ruins Market trade as soon as possible. However, he quickly suppressed the urge and made his way towards the outside, heading for the inn. He remembered clearly that with the Ruins Market''s advancement to Fourth Rank, the inn had grown from three floors during the Third Rank to four. And according to the pattern of past promotions, since the fourth floor had been added to the inn, it clearly indicated the appearance of a new [Consignment Token]. Before he got to the inn, Song Chi''s attention was drawn to the empty shops on both sides of the central street. With the market''s promotion to Fourth Rank, nearly a thousand new shops had appeared. Going inside one, he found that they were all [Ruins Market Listing Shops]. After counting carefully, there were now as many as 1000 [Listing Shops] in the market. What did this imply? It meant that the [Consignment Tokens] had increased directly from 1000 to 10000, and once all these tokens were distributed, the variety of goods in the market would surge again, greatly enhancing the diversity of goods in the market. Arriving in front of the inn, Song Chi quickly went up to the fourth floor. As expected, this newly emerged fourth floor of the inn differed little from the second and third floors. The only difference might be that while the second and third floors each had ten rooms, this fourth floor had only five. Without lingering, he went straight to the only open first room. As he opened the door, Song Chi''s gaze immediately landed on the token floating in the middle of the room. The token shimmered with golden light! ``` Chapter 722 379: [Ruins Market Projection Rank] "What kind of token will it be this time?" From afar, as soon as Song Chi glimpsed the token, he instinctively conjured numerous guesses. Bronze Token [Ruins Market Guest Token] Silver Token [Ruins Market Walking Rank] What would this gold token be? With intense anticipation and curiosity, Song Chi stepped into the room. Soon, his right hand touched the gold token, and the next second, loads of information emerged out of nowhere in his mind. [Name: Ruins Market Projection Rank] [Belongs to: Zhu Tian Ruins Market (Song Chi)] [Usage Count: 1/1] [Cooldown Time: 50 (Years)] [Effect: No matter where one is located, one can activate the token. After receiving the response and permission from the Ruins Market Lord, the token will act as an anchor and proactively pull down the projection of the Ruins Market Lord to provide protection to the activator or proactively attack hostiles within the area of the projection.] [Effect 2: The creature obtaining this projection token, irrespective of where in the Shattered Starry Sea they are, can activate the token. Upon activation, the token will transport the activator to a designated "projection room" with the authority to stay voluntarily. They can return at will or be expelled by the Ruins Market Master. If expelled, the activator and the token are transported back to their original location before entering the Ruins Market, and during times when Ruins Market transactions are not operational, the token holder cannot leave the projection room.] [Introduction: A product derived from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, endowed with inconceivable powers.] [Note: Only the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Lord can set the token issuance rules.] [Note 2: The Lord of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market has the right to withdraw the token at any time.] [Note 3: The Ruins Market Lord can actively sacrifice a Silver Legendary Oddity to immediately restore the usage count of a token that is in cooldown.] After reading the attributes, Song Chi was initially stunned, followed by an overwhelming joy. He had just mentioned how the brand-new "feature" Dominion Position didn''t have much use outside the Ruins Market. Now, the appearance of this [Ruins Market Projection Rank] perfectly addressed that issue. When present within the Ruins Market, he possessed genuine dominion power, and this also meant that the projection formed using the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] would similarly possess dominion power. With this, the dominion power, which could only be controlled within the market, can now be utilized outside through this projection token. One could say that this token could serve as another ace up the sleeve for the Cangqiong, and indeed, it was a king-level trump card. Although for the projection token to be effective, he himself had to be within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. However, let''s not forget that with the recent promotion of the market, a new spatial anchor point became available, and subsequently, he could totally set this spatial anchor point on Cangqiong. In this way, even if the warship were in lightspeed cruise, he could easily enter and exit the Ruins Market without worrying about related exit issues. Having resolved this issue, other problems were readily solved. For instance, should the Cangqiong face a formidable enemy and find itself completely unable to resist, he could hand over the control of the warship to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, enter the Ruins Market himself, and then have the enslaved species left on the Cangqiong activate this [Ruins Market Projection Rank]. At that point, couldn''t he just attack the enemy directly with the dominion projection? The more Song Chi thought about it, the more feasible he found this method, and he was simultaneously excited about the addition of this king-level trump card on the Cangqiong. However, this ecstasy did not last long as Song Chi quickly thought of something else. The cooldown time of this [Ruins Market Projection Rank] was a lengthy 50 years. Though it could be restored by sacrificing a Silver Legendary Oddity, what exactly was a Silver Legendary Oddity? It was a Strange Object with a cap limit of up to Seventh Rank. Even in the hands of those great Dominator creatures, it was a primary, incredibly rare Strange Object. 50 years and the Silver Legendary Oddity Both factors dictated that this [Ruins Market Projection Rank] could only be treated as the ultimate trump card, and definitely not to be used casually. Understanding this, his joy remained, albeit not as euphoric as before. His gaze refocused on the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] in his hand. After pondering for a while, Song Chi waved his hand and added two new annotations on this [Projection Rank]. [Note 4: One Silver Oddity grants one-time usage rights to this token.] [Note 5: After exchanging this token, the exchanger has only 50 years of control over this token. If not used within 50 years, the token will be retrieved without returning any Strange Object.] The reason for adding these two annotations was to prevent the problem of not using it after exchanging. After all, there are only five of these [Ruins Market Projection Ranks]. If the exchanged Alien Species never use it, wouldn''t Song Chi only receive five Silver Oddities? No... it should be four, or even three, since his parents might need to keep one? And later for Shen Youran, Song Chi would also need to keep one on hand. Additionally, this token could also be used for some major movements within his family, like the ancestors assaulting the Sixth Rank or even plotting the Seventh Rank. If a dominator with combat power could make a move, the success rate would absolutely increase, perhaps even pushing the Dinghai Song Family into the ranks of the Immortal Clan. Thinking of this, Song Chi felt somewhat conflicted. Eventually, he decided to alter notes 4 and 5. [Note 4: Two Silver Oddities grant one-time usage rights to this token.] [Note 5: After exchanging this token, the exchanger has only 50 years of control over this token. If not used within 50 years, the token will be retrieved and only 1 Silver Oddity will be returned.] Chapter 723 - 379: [Ruins Market Projection Rank]_2 Chapter 723: Chapter 379: [Ruins Market Projection Rank]_2 Able to exchange a Silver Legendary Oddity for this Ruins Market Projection Rank, the Starry Sea Alien Species who are capable are extremely rare, and this means only a very small number with significant backgrounds can afford to engage in it. To these Starry Sea Alien Species, the difference between one and two Silver Oddities may not be significant. But for Song Chi, the difference was enormous. If he were to use two Silver Legendary Oddities as the price for exchange, then even if he sacrificed one to restore its use count, he could still earn one each time, and even use the earned Silver Oddity to charge the Projection Rank in crucial moments. This would also slightly compensate for the shortage of Ruins Market Projection Ranks, even if only one or two Projection Ranks were available for those Starry Sea Alien Species in the future, they wouldnt have to wait a lengthy fifty years. After calming his mind, Song Chi first took the initial Ruins Market Projection Rank in hand, naturally prioritizing the Cang Qiongs own trump card. However, he wasnt in a rush to leave; although he wasnt planning to give away this first Projection Rank, it didnt mean he didnt have a second one. Previously, when the Qingtian Tribe purchased all the strange items, a significant amount of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin was traded. Additionally, over the decades, the Ruins Market occasionally also traded in some Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. This had allowed the Ruins Market to freshly advance to Fourth Rank, and the transaction volume in that category had already overflowed significantly; he could now further enhance the Ruins Market by two levels. lv40 to lv41 required fifty-four thousand Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. lv41 to lv42 required sixty thousand Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. The previously accumulated amount of over one hundred twenty thousand strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin sufficed, so Song Chi directly enhanced the Ruins Market to lv42. At the very moment the Ruins Market advanced to lv42, the second Ruins Market Projection Room on the fourth floor of the inn was also unlocked. Quickly, Song Chi took the second Ruins Market Projection Rank and headed down the inn, towards the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform within the Ruins Market. Having thoroughly checked all changes in the Ruins Market and holding another Ruins Market Projection Rank that could serve as the finale in the upcoming auction, he was naturally eager to initiate the first Ruins Market trade after advancing to Fourth Rank. But before officially activating the configuration of the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, Song Chi made a trip to the main gate of the Ruins Market first. At the main gate of the Ruins Market, on the Ruins Market Trading Rules Screen, he meticulously listed the information about the Ruins Market Projection Rank at the very forefront of the [Ruins Market Guest Token][Ruins Market Walking Rank][Ruins Market Consignment Token]. This had two advantages. First, it allowed the Starry Sea Alien Species entering through the space portals to know about the Ruins Market Projection Rank straight away. If these alien species had powerful backers, they would certainly take note of this Projection Rank, allowing them to prepare High Rank Oddities in advance. Second, it also let those seniors who already possessed [Guest Rank] [Walking Rank] know about this Ruins Market Projection Rank. If they were interested, they could also use their own or other aliens [Walking Rank] to inform the powerhouses behind them. As far as Song Chi knew, several frequent visitors to the Ruins Market had this kind of background. North Sea Royal Court behind Deguen, Luofu Sword Sect behind Zhou Ping, The powers behind the Third Rank Half-Rodent People, Treant Royal Court behind the Treant Race. Of course, just having this background didnt guarantee their interest in the Ruins Market Projection Rank; that wasnt something Song Chi could decide. After sorting this out, Song Chi successively enhanced the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room][Spectral Energy Protective Array] and [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] to lv42. Buzz, buzz, buzz! A violent vibrating sound arose as the Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, which had been dormant for nearly two years, was reactivated. Subsequently, a full 1040 points of light soared skywards. As they were successively deployed to unknown parts of the Starry Sea, a corresponding number of space portals quickly materialized outside the grand gates of the Ruins Market. Differently from the Third Rank period due to the quantity of space gates, there was no need to wait. Soon, a space gate was triggered, and some odd creatures with cautious expressions entered the Ruins Market. Regarding this, Song Chi, who was located at the innermost part of the Ruins Market, looked on with a calm expression, silently observing these various alien races from a godlike perspective. To those ordinary alien races, he naturally paid no attention. Up until now, the Ruins Market had opened for trade hundreds of times, and he had seen too many peculiar alien races. Now, only those with considerable potential could catch his attention as the Ruins Market Lord. As soon as the alien races entered, noise quickly arose from the nearby inn. As expected, it was Luke. The market had not opened for trade for nearly two years, which had made Luke extremely anxious. In its view, each Ruins Market trade meant a substantial amount of money. As usual, Luke was the first to rush to the mineral resource shop with his portable folding space box. However, this time was different, as the amount of Terrastone it needed had increased from the previous two million to four million. After completing the transaction, Luke wore a proud smile on his face, proudly thinking to himself: After decades of accumulation, the great Viscount Thors Mansion has further expanded its trading channels. In the future, there will only be more Terrastone, and the great Luke will one day lead the viscounts mansion to the peak of the empire! Roaring internally, Luke instinctively made a trip to the Ruins Market entrance, his crafty triangular eyes quickly scanning the Ruins Market trading rule screen. This was something he did every time the Ruins Market traded, as the Ruins Market Lord occasionally introduced new items, such as the new Ruins Market Token. Though he did not redeem the Ruins Market Walking Command previously, it didnt mean he and the viscounts mansion behind him had no interest in these magical Ruins Market Tokens. However, this casual glance stunned Luke, and a gleam of indescribable brightness appeared in its eyes. Ruins Market Projection Rank, initiated by the Ruins Market Lord. Clearly, the Projection Rank excited Luke, almost to the point of madness. All regular customers of the market knew about the mysterious Ruins Market Lord and his terrifying authoritya Dominator Rank presence. If they could secure a projection from such a being as a trump card, Luke believed that the viscounts mansion behind him would do everything possible to redeem this Ruins Market Projection Rank. However, the light in its eyes quickly dimmed. The restrictions of either two Silver Legendary Oddities or a 50-year usage right were too great, at least for the viscounts mansion behind him. Though the Thor Viscounts Mansion had a long heritage and some foundational strength, it had declined for thousands of years, making it too difficult to produce two Silver Legendary Oddities at once. Nevertheless, Luke resolutely continued to scan toward Song Chi, who had already appeared dressed in a Blue Blood Clan disguise. Either way, it had to return to the viscounts mansion to consult the decisions of the ancient ancestors. Whats up? Seeing Goblin Luke running towards him with a clear purpose, Song Chi asked knowingly. Luke quickly replied, his usual stingy and comical demeanor gone, replaced by solemnity. I would like to borrow the Ruins Market Walking Command in your hand, and this purple relic is for the borrowing fee! Saying this, it took out a purple relic from its body without hesitation and directly tossed it to Song Chi. Initially, Song Chi had no intention of refusing, as the more people who wanted the Ruins Market Projection Rank, the better it would be for him financially. Moreover, they were discussing Silver Legendary Odditiesextremely rare items. Here, take it! After receiving the Ruins Market Walking Command, Luke quickly ran towards the inn. Like Luke, there were more than one person in the Ruins Market at this moment. Chapter 724 - 380: The Stirring of the North Sea Royal Court Chapter 724: Chapter 380: The Stirring of the North Sea Royal Court PS: A few changes were made earlier, the quantity of [Ruins Market Guest Token] and [Ruins Market Walking Rank] has been increased after advancing to the Fourth Rank in the Ruins Market. Now, the number of [Guest Rank] has increased to 60, [Travel Command] to 40, and [Projection Rank] remained the same at 5. Please be informed. ... In the Endless Sea Territory, ruled by the Deep Sea Nagas, lies the North Sea Royal Court. Today, Deguens stride was hurried, his face unmistakably tense. Seeing him like this, the Royal Court guards did not interfere much; his status had been extraordinary for years. In the grand hall of the North Sea Royal Court, the current Queen furrowed her brows slightly. Deguen, my son, this isnt like you. Normally, Deguen would have explained, but today was different, as the matter concerned the [Ruins Market Projection Rank], which was of great importance. Mother, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market has launched a brand new token!! Uh-huh. The North Sea Naga Queen gave a light acknowledgment at the head of the grand hall, signaling her awareness, albeit mixed with a touch of indifference. After all, Deguen had previously detailed three types of Ruins Market tokens, and in her view, only the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] held some value. Hence, she naturally did not care much about this newly launched token. Of course, considering her sons unusual behavior, she still harbored some curiosity, waiting for Deguens further explanation. Deguen didnt dawdle and stated directly: This newly launched token is called [Ruins Market Projection Rank], it can actively summon the projection of the mysterious Lord of the Ruins Market to act, but the cost is substantialtwo Silver Oddities are required for a single opportunity to invoke. The North Sea Queens composure was clearly not something Deguen could match; she did not show much reaction after hearing the detailed function of the [Ruins Market Projection Rank]. Of course, this was just on the surface; in reality, her heart was already in turmoil. She understood her sons implication. The gathering of the four major Naga Royal Courts was imminent, and the North Sea Royal Court was currently weak. The subsequent gathering would undoubtedly face suppression from the other three royal courts. Relying solely on her ordinary Sixth Rank strength would hardly withstand the potential difficulties that might arise. Moreover, it was said that the main topic of this gathering concerned another deep-sea royal family, the Black Line Whale Tribe, which was somewhat stronger than the Deep Sea Nagas and rumored to be on the verge of officially waging war against them. In such a case, even if the other three royal courts did not directly take action against the North Sea Royal Court, the subsequent confrontation with the Black Line Whale Tribe would inevitably push the North Sea Royal Court to the forefront, using their blood to initially deplete the strength of the Black Line Whale Tribe first. Over the years, the ultimate goal of the other three royal courts repeatedly offering aid to the North Sea Royal Court was exactly this. Compared to it, the North Sea Royal Courts core members previous strategies had mostly been catastrophic, yet now the appearance of this [Ruins Market Projection Rank] seemed to provide Deguen with a better solution. If they could invoke the protection of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Lord at a critical moment, the North Sea Royal Court could not only preserve itself but possibly even advance further. The North Sea Queen, sitting at the head of the grand hall, did not rush to reply, her eyes also filled with conflict. After a long while, she finally said: Go back to the market and inquire carefully about this [Ruins Market Projection Rank], whether it will continue to be issued or if this is the only one!! Hearing this, Deguen immediately understood his mothers concerns. As a lineage that had produced two True Kings and was on the brink of entering the deep-sea royal family, the North Sea Royal Court couldnt possibly lack a solid foundation. That [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] was merely the last Silver Legendary Oddity in the Royal Courts secret vault, but this did not mean there were no other Silver Legendary Oddities. On the contrary, there were quite a few. However, these Silver Legendary Oddities were carried by several core members of the Royal Court as their personal weapons. As far as Deguen knew, his mother possessed three Silver Oddities, which were the heritage objects passed down from generation to generation of North Sea Kings. Without these, how could she maintain her position as the North Sea Queen with just ordinary Sixth Rank strength? How could she suppress the more than twenty other Sixth Rank sea tribes in the vast North Sea Territory? Moreover, each of the few Sixth Rank Deep Sea Nagas within the Royal Court also had one or two Silver Oddities, and altogether, counting only those he knew of, the North Sea Royal Court had over 5 Silver Oddities to offer. However, it was clear that this number was not significant. Using two Silver Oddities to exchange for the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] would absolutely be a major sacrifice for them. Hence, this exchange needed to be executed with the utmost caution. After all, the gathering of the four royal courts was still decades away, and it was uncertain when the actual combat with the Black Line Whale Tribe would commence. Once the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] was exchanged, it could only be retained for fifty years. If exchanged too early and the token was retracted before the critical moment, wouldnt that be a laughingstock? ... In heavenly Zhu Tian Ruins Market, many from the Alien Race had come to the Oddity Exchange Shop to inquire about the situation regarding [Ruins Market Projection Rank], particularly interested in the quantity availability of future issuances. Song Chi understood that this was triggered by the fifty-year validity he had set. However, there was no remedy; the limited number of [Ruins Market Projection Rank] tokens was a serious issue. In order to maximize his own benefits, he had to impose this restriction. Chapter 725 - 380: The Stirring of the North Sea Royal Court_2 Chapter 725: Chapter 380: The Stirring of the North Sea Royal Court_2 Many alien races inquired about the Ruins Market Projection Rank, but none actually came forward with two Silver Oddities for exchange. This was also related to the time limit he had set. Compared to that, the benefits brought about by the advancement of the Ruins Market and the increase in the rank limit for alien races entering it were far more significant. In just a few hours, the number of Fourth-Rank Starry Sea Alien Species entering and leaving the Ruins Market was no less than twenty. Among these Fourth-Rank Aliens, five each exchanged for one Ruins Market Guest Token, two exchanged for Ruins Market Walking Rank, and several others at the Bloodline Baptism Altar side exchanged one Orange Component each for an Intermediate Bloodline Baptism. These exchanges alone provided Song Chi with five Purple Relics and five Orange Components. However, what Song Chi was currently focusing on was not these things; his gaze converged on the stall of a Fourth-Rank Alien that had just been set up. This Fourth-Rank Alien had two horns growing on its head and a sturdy body, seemingly a high-bloodline minotaur. Thick blood energy pervaded its body, a distinctive trait of a creature that followed the Law of Power. These were still not the main points. Song Chi quickly walked up to the Fourth-Rank Minotaurs stall and, pointing to the crystal stone on the stall that radiated red light, asked, How do you trade for this Intermediate Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute? The reason he went straight to the point was that he clearly caught the intentions of two nearby Fourth-Rank Aliens; it was obvious that he was not the only one interested in this Intermediate Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute. The Fourth-Rank Minotaur didnt even raise its head, replying in a muffled voice, Only exchanging for resources that enhance the body and increase blood energy! Upon hearing this, the two nearby Fourth-Rank Aliens immediately showed looks of difficulty. The Starry Sea was vast, and the Floating Land was innumerable, hence resources capable of enhancing the body and increasing blood energy naturally werent scarce, but they all understood that since this minotaur was a Fourth-Rank Species, it naturally wouldnt want those Low-Rank resourcesat least, they would need to be of Intermediate Rank. With such a rank, resources that enhance the body and increase blood energy were always scarce, so how could they be easily brought out? As for this, Song Chis expression didnt change much. He pondered for a moment and soon took out a vibrant red peach from his Storage Capsule. The red peach was naturally from the Verdant Blood Peach Tree he had just obtained from the Spiritual Medicine Garden not long ago. After a round of accelerated time from the secret realm, the Verdant Blood Peaches that only took nine thousand years to bear fruit were already ripe. Song Chi currently had 11 remaining in his hand, and he gave one through the Ruins Market Walking Rank to Wang Zhen, which could effectively help Wang Zhen to break through to the Fourth Rank and become a true Fourth Rank Torch Captain. This is a Verdant Blood Peach, which works excellently for a Fourth-Rank Being in enhancing ones blood energy! The Fourth-Rank Minotaur wasnt ignorant about precious items, and as soon as Song Chi produced the Verdant Blood Peach, its blood energy pulsed vigorously. However, merely one, of course, wasnt enough to exchange for a Red Epic Oddity. One is not enough! Song Chi, with a mind like a scale, did not dawdle and took out nine more Verdant Blood Peaches from the Storage Capsule. For this Intermediate Crystal of the Light Attribute Law, he was determined to obtain it. His reason was simple. He had specifically asked the Family Head and the Prime Ancestor about questions related to the Laws of Time, Space, and Light Attribute, obtaining detailed answers from the two family leaders. According to them, the Time-Space Law was fine, but even a single attribute was already difficult to pursue, not to mention comprehending both simultaneously. Even among the prodigies that emerged over tens of thousands of years from the Torch Humanitys Four Great Super Empires, few were said to be able to cultivate both Time and Space. The Law of Light was differentnot only was there a complete inheritance within the clan, but he also had the aid of the Light of Law Tree in his possession, which made it easier to comprehend than the Time Law. On this basis, Song Chi had already made a decision: with the help of the Double Pupils, he would primarily cultivate the Space Law while supplementing it with the Law of Light, and as for the Time Law, that would depend on whether there would be opportunities in the future. Since he had decided to comprehend both Space and Light Attributes, he naturally had to do everything possible to obtain this Crystal of the Light Attribute Law. Under the prerequisite that he majored in the Space Law, it was destined that the time he could spend on comprehending the Law of Light wouldnt be much, and he would need additional help even more so. Looking at the ten Bi Blood Pan Peaches laid out in front of him, the Fourth Rank bull-headed humanoid still seemed somewhat hesitant; although the item was of not insignificant aid to him, its value was clearly not comparable to a Red Epic Treasure. Seeing this, Song Chi spoke up again, Ill add another 100 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. If you still think thats not enough, then forget it! These 100 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin just happened to be the key to the bull-headed humanoids loosening up. Agreed! Quickly, in exchange for ten Bi Blood Pan Peaches and 100 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi successfully acquired an Intermediate Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute. Stowing this Intermediate Law Crystal into his Storage Capsule, Song Chi was in high spirits. With this Intermediate Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute, all the preparations for his upcoming seclusion were now complete. Indeed, once this Ruins Markets trading session was over, Song Chi planned to enter a closed-door cultivation for a period of time, which included fully utilizing his Double Pupils to comprehend the Space Law and the Law of Light, as well as cultivating the Guidance Technique. The great pioneering war would arrive in a little over forty years, and by then, it was a must for Song Chi to advance to the Fourth Rankan obligatory task he had set for himself because the great pioneering war was no joke. Facing a high-level Starry Sea Civilization, the slightest carelessness could lead to accidents. And advancing to the Fourth Rank would effectively prevent such accidents from occurring. For this seclusion, Song Chi estimated it would last no less than ten years. He wanted to take this opportunity to boost his comprehension of both the Space Law and the Law of Light as much as possible, so as to save a significant amount of time later on when advancing to the Fourth Rank. As for subsequent trades in the Ruins Market, that wasnt a problem. Once he advanced to the Fourth Rank in the Ruins Market, and after he took control of the Power Of Domination within the market, he could easily create a Law Avatar to oversee all affairs of the Ruins Market. Of course, the premise was that his true body could not leave the Ruins Market. This was also simple; he would just place the site for his seclusion directly in the All-Attributes Cultivation Roomthis way, he wouldnt be disturbed by others, and also able to maintain the existence of that Law Avatar. Time passed, and the ultimate outcome did not change much. Although many Alien Species inquired about the Ruins Market Projection Rank, it had not been exchanged before the end of this Ruins Markets transactions. Song Chi was not surprised by this. After all, the exchange price was two Silver Legendary Odditiesit wasnt something as common as cabbage. If it could be exchanged so easily, that would truly be strange. However, in the ensuing ten-plus hours, Song Chi had one unexpected gain. Somehow, a Fourth Rank individual from a seated position unexpectedly brought out dozens of Dark Energy Crystals at once, including fifteen Intermediate ones and two High-Level ones. These were key ingredients in the Chapter of Shadow Descension for coalescing projection medals of its components. Song Chi spent quite a few strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin to purchase all the Intermediate and High-Level Dark Energy Crystals. This would later support over ten projections of the Chapter of Shadow Descension components. Soon, this Ruins Market trading session officially ended. After tallying up his gains from this transaction, Song Chi made a trip back to the Dragon Spine Continent. He was going to be in seclusion for a quite long time, and naturally, he had to inform his family. After all the elders at home were informed, he then re-entered the Ruins Market. Before beginning his seclusion, he first created a Law Avatar, which would continue to open the Ruins Market for trading as usual. It also held the majority control over the Ruins Market Secret Realm. Assigning the Ruins Market to it, Song Chi could leave it in charge and enter seclusion with peace of mind. Within the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi sat cross-legged. Numerous Divine Thought Threads burst forth from his mind, plunging into the Intermediate Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute in his hand. Before continuing to comprehend the Space Law, he needed to gain a basic understanding of the Law of Light first, only then could he use the Fruit of the Law of Light. Chapter 726 - 381: 20 Years Chapter 726: Chapter 381: 20 Years First and foremost, it must be emphasized that the All-Attributes Cultivation Room also contains various hidden traces of the Ruins Market Secret Realm Laws, including traces of the Light Attribute Origin Law and Space Attribute Origin Law. At this moment, Song Chi was sitting cross-legged in front of a trace of the Light Attribute Origin Law, using Divine Thought Threads to comprehend the Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute in his hand, while his fully stimulated Double Pupils were also fixed on this Law Trace, making his best effort to continuously decipher the Law of Light Origin contained within this Law Trace. Thus, it is understandable that Song Chis comprehension speed was considerable. Merely seven days later, when Song Chi emerged from his state of comprehension, strands of the Law of Light were already circulating in his left eye. Seven days, and he had achieved elementary mastery of the Law of Light. Holding an Intermediate Crystal of Law for the Attribute, compared to his initial comprehension of the Space Law in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, this time had been shortened by a factor of five. It is worth noting that the Ruins Market Secret Realms enhancement of law comprehension still did not compare to the Primordial Secret Realm of the Dragon Spine. Although the comprehension difficulty of the Law of Light was not as high as that of the Space Law, the significant difference in the speed of law comprehension between the Dragon Spine Secret Realm and the Market Secret Realm made up for it. In other words, the Double Pupils that Song Chi shared from Zhong Yu had truly increased his comprehension speed by five times. At first glance, this may not seem like much, but over ten years, a hundred years, a thousand years, or even ten thousand years, the cumulative difference would only become more terrifying. At this time, Zhong Yu, who had also been brought into the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, let out a few cries, and then, flexing its wings full of silver feathers, lightly landed on Song Chis left shoulder. Given that the subsequent secluded cultivation had to last for at least ten years at the start, Zhong Yu naturally also had to fully engage in law comprehension, otherwise, it would be a waste of time. Song Chi rubbed the little ones head and took out several Law Fruits from his body, all of which were Light Attribute Law Fruits. Having successfully initiated himself into the Law of Light, Song Chi did not plan to continue spending too much time on comprehending the Law of Light. However, he still needed to use the Law Fruits because they could raise his comprehension degree of the Law of Light to over 0.3% in the shortest time. After each of them swallowed a Fruit of the Law of Light, both man and bird began their silent comprehension once again. With the previous accelerated rounds in the secret realm, the Light of Law Tree had produced many Law Fruits. Song Chi himself could consume a maximum of five, and the rest were naturally all given to Zhong Yu. As time passed, because each consumption of a Law Fruit required a period of recuperation in between, it took a full two years for Song Chi to use up all five Fruits of the Law of Light. From then on, his comprehension degree of the Law of Light successfully reached 0.31%. Of course, Song Chi did not waste the interim time; he spent it all on cultivating the Guidance Technique. Coupled with the remaining Bi-Blood Pan Peach, his level of the Guidance Technique had officially entered lv39. Although it was still some distance from the peak of lv39, Song Chi did not use the newly acquired twelve Bi-Blood Pan Peaches. These things could only be consumed thrice by a single person. Having already used one, he needed to save another for attempting to break through to the Fourth Rank of the Guidance Technique, while he planned to use the last one after advancing to the Fourth Rank. After all, as the Guidance Technique breaks through the Fourth Rank, the difficulty of further advancement would only increase. Consuming the last Bi-Blood Pan Peach at the Fourth Rank would maximize its effects. As for the peak of Guidance Technique lv39? The remainder of his seclusion was still a long time away; by the time it concluded, perhaps it would naturally be achieved. After comprehending the Law of Light, Song Chi started to focus on comprehending the Space Law, which meant his time in seclusion was destined to be even longer. ... In the third year of Song Chis retreat, Song Chao and Chen Lixia successively emerged from their cultivation. Both had successfully broken through to the Third Rank, becoming genuine Cruiser Captains. When it came to the power of the Spiritual, of course, they were far from directly assaulting the Divine Thought State. Although they had the Divine Tempering Fruits provided by Song Chi and the Soul Cores and Soul Stones obtained from the Soul Spirit Floating Land, after breaking through to the Third Rank, their Spiritual power just barely reached Eightfold Mind Utilization, far from the Tenfold Mind Utilization. To enhance it further would require High-Rank Divine Soul class resources. In the seventh year of Song Chis retreat, Song Mingsongs cultivation time in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm had also come to an end, and he formally returned to the outer world. In these ten years, he had comprehended the secret technique of the Dragon Whale State, and his comprehension degree of the Fire Attribute Law had reached 9.2%, almost achieving Minor Accomplishment. Of course, this was due to the blessing of the Primordial Secret Realm of Dragon Spine. Otherwise, adhering to the typical ten-year Law Amplitude Phase of an ordinary Torch Warship Captain, the Law Comprehension Degree could, at most, be raised to about 2-3%. This clearly illustrated the advantages of those Torch Warship Captains backed by powerful forces. This was despite spending a certain amount of time comprehending secret techniques; otherwise, entering Minor Accomplishment directly would not be too much to say. Following Song Mingsongs emergence, the couples of Song Hai and Song Yang subsequently began their own missions to ascend their Warships. Of course, they did not ascend together but rather spaced a year apart. With the assistance of Song Mingsong, now a Fourth Rank Torch Warship Captain, all four had a good chance of success, with a basic success rate of over 70%. In the meantime, Song Chi took a break from his retreat and brought back four Fourth Rank Exotic Beasts from the Spirit Beast Secret Realm to help his elders raise their ascension success rate to about 80%. Under such circumstances, the Flagships of the four individuals naturally ascended to Cruisers without any unexpected issues. In the fifteenth year of Song Chis retreat, the Song Family successfully extracted sixty percent of the Floating Land Origin Cores from the Holy Dragon Continent and then unhesitatingly allowed them to be devoured by the Origin Core of the Dragon Spine Continent. With the merging of equal Rank Floating Land Origin Cores, the Song Family Ancestral Land of Dragon Spine Continent formally entered the pinnacle of a level 5 Floating Land. Even because it had devoured sixty percent of two level 5 Floating Lands Origin Cores in just twenty years, Dragon Spine Continent touched the threshold of level 6 Floating Land immediately after entering the pinnacle of level 5. Perhaps in not too long, it would step into a level 6 Starry Sea Floating Land. Once realized, the Dragon Spine Continent would become the first Level 6 life-form type Floating Land of the Chenxing Principality. In the eighteenth year of Song Chis seclusion, with the aid of the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component submitted by Song Chi, the highest-rank Fourth Rank Clan Elder from The First Direct Lineage officially attempted to advance to a Battleship. This decision garnered high attention from the ancient ancestors of the Song Family; eventually, the Prime Ancestor personally took action, hand in hand leading this Clan Elder from The First Direct Lineage to the familys only Level 6 colonial area. With the help of a Fearless Ship, the Flagship of this Clan Elder from The First Direct Lineage finally had a success rate of promotion above 60%. While this success rate wasnt high, the issue lay in the fact that this was an advancement from a Zhulu Warship to a Battleship, where increasing the success rate by even 1% was incredibly challenging. Had it not been for Song Wujiangs personal intervention, the Clan Elders final rate of success might not even have reached 30%. However, that was not the key point. The crucial achievement was that this Clan Elder succeeded in advancing his Flagship to a Battleship with a 60% success rate. As such, the Song Family saw the birth of their fourth Battleshipat least, that was what it seemed on the surface. During Song Chis time in seclusion, the entire Song Family underwent earth-shattering changes, a trend that didnt stop but rather intensified. In fact, it wasnt just the Song Family, but the entire Chenxing Principality, the entire Yaohan Kingdom, and even all the Torch Human civilizations in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy were trying their utmost to boost their own strength. Everyone wanted to become more powerful before the impending Great Exploratory War, with the goal of seizing greater benefits and achieving meteoric rises in status during the subsequent wars of expansion. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, All-Attributes Cultivation Room. As the door to the Cultivation Room, shut tight for over twenty years, opened, Song Chi, who had been cultivating inside for twenty years, strode out. Although he appeared not much different from twenty years ago, there was something additional in the way he moved. If one observed carefully, they would notice the faint traces of mysterious forces occasionally surfacing around him. Interwoven around his body were the glow of mystery and illusion, and within the depths of his eyes unabashedly manifested two Origin Cores. Not to mention the Law of Light in his left eye, but the strength of the Space Law in his right eye had become many times more formidable than it was twenty years earlier. Majestic and sonorous, a Dragon Whales chant resonated, and a void Dragon Whale formed entirely of Space Law condensed alongside Song Chi, subsequently soaring into the sky. The mighty force of space vibration spread across the skies above the Ruins Market, and the illusory Dragon Whales form continued to swell in size. Compared to twenty years ago, the illusory Law Dragon Whale condensed by the secret technique Dragon Whale State was not only several times more solid but also significantly larger in size. This change naturally had a connection to the Spatial Law Comprehension Degree of Song Chi himself. These twenty years... or rather eighteen years to be precise, Song Chi devoted himself to comprehending the Law of Space, pouring all his energy into comprehension, which led to a staggering improvement in his grasp of the Law of Space Origin. Not to mention other aspects, just his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree alone had jumped from 0.48% eighteen years prior to 1.50%, an increase of more than threefold. This was even after the final Primary Space Law Crystal had lost its effect midway; otherwise, his Comprehension Degree would be even higher. Merely stating 1.5% might not seem too intuitive, but at this Comprehension Degree with his current Genetic Bloodline Talent, if Song Chi advanced to Fourth Rank, this Degree could surge directly to 31.5%. Plus, with a decade during the Law Amplitude Phase, Song Chi might be able to reach Intermediate Achievement in Space Law within ten years of advancing to Zhulu Warship Captain. Achieving such a level would make him a genius among geniuses even across all of Torch Human Civilization. After all, what he was comprehending was the Law of Space, not some ordinary Law. In over thirty thousand years of Torch Civilization, those prodigious captains who, within ten years of stepping into Fourth Rank, were able to bring their Law Comprehension to Intermediate Achievement were not abundant but also not too rare. However, most were mastering ordinary Starry Sea Laws. Those who tread the path of the more arduous Time or Space Laws were extremely rare. Of course, Song Chi was aware that his progress was inextricably linked to the Double Pupils shared with him by Zhong Yu. Speaking of Zhong Yu, Song Chi turned his gaze to the little creature that sat quietly on his shoulder. Compared with Song Chi, the Law of Light that coursed through the little creature was even more intense. Over twenty years, the little creatures Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light had reached 1.96% and was soon to step over the threshold of 2%. Apart from that, it was essential to note that, in addition to the Law of Light, the little creature had also begun to comprehend another Law in recent times, the Time Law. Although the progress was barely watchable, barely scraping through to 0.1%. There was no helping itfor the Time Law to be comprehended was a notch more difficult than the Law of Space. As for Song Chis own Law of Light, although he hadnt actively sought to understand and decipher it in the following eighteen years, with Zhong Yus superior analysis ability, it still rose from 0.31% to 0.40%. It wasnt a large increase, but Song Chi was already very satisfied. After all, that 0.09% would become a substantial nearly 2% of the Law of Light Origin Comprehension Degree after advancing to Fourth Rank. Having sorted these things in his mind, the illusory Dragon Whale above also dissipated, replaced by an even more astonishingly wide Ruins Returning Slash, condensed by the secret technique Ruins Returning Slash. Chapter 727 - 382: 20 Years of Terrifying Accumulation Chapter 727: Chapter 382: 20 Years of Terrifying Accumulation Gazing intently at the Ruins Returning Sword Radiance in the sky above, Song Chi nodded with satisfaction, and quickly waved his hand to disperse it. As he improved his control over the Law of Space Origin, this secret technique unique to the space aspect obviously became significantly mightier. This was merely his casual summoning; if he were to summon the Cang Qiong in its Mythical Mecha Form wielding the Divine-weaving Sword to activate the secret technique, the might of this Ruins Returning Sword Radiance would climb another tier. Thinking of this, Song Chi suddenly felt an irresistible urge to log into the Shaking Light Star Tower and comprehend the Shaking Light Chaos Stele again. Under the enhancement of his Double Pupils, he believed that his comprehension of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele would far surpass his last attempt, if not directly comprehending the fundamental secret technique of the Shaking Light Star, at least he would experience another leap in his comprehension of the Law of Space Origin. After careful consideration, he suppressed the urge in his heart. He had just ended a twenty-year seclusion, and comprehending the Shaking Light Chaos Stele now was not an optimal choice; moderation was necessary. ... Summoning the Law Avatar he had formed twenty years ago, Song Chi began to inquire about relevant matters. Once he had remerged with his avatar, Song Chi quickly gained a clear understanding of everything that had transpired over those twenty years and received three significant surprises. First, in the fifteenth year of his seclusion, as the trade volume of the Ruins Market continued to accumulate, the level of the Ruins Market itself had risen from LV42 to LV44, adding a third Market Projection Rank. Second, in the sixteenth year of his seclusion, during a Ruins Market transaction, a member of a Fourth Rank Alien Race presented an item called the Silver Dragon Spear, a Silver Legendary Oddity, and declared a trade for High Rank Floating Land Origin. Having a certain level of autonomous consciousness, and following the advance instructions of Song Chi, the Law Avatar allowed the Void Demon who stayed at the Ruins Market to produce 1300 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, successfully acquiring the Silver Dragon Spear. This Silver Oddity, similar to the Divine-weaving Sword, was an attributeless strange object weapon that couldnt be converted into a craft component. However, it could serve as a brand new weapon for the Cang Qiong in its Mythical Mecha Form in emergency situations, and could also be used to charge the Market Projection Rank. The reason why it was possible to produce so many strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin was simple; the Spiritual Mechanism Synthesis Platform had been upgraded to the Fourth Rank, providing 100 strands monthly, and the Law Avatar had not wasted any, initiating a synthesis each month as per Song Chis instructions. Even excluding the 1300 strands, Song Chi had still obtained over 20,000 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin from his Law Avatar. Seeing this vast amount of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi felt his elation increase further. However, despite the abundance of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, there were only over 12,000 Titanium Crystals available. It seemed like a lot, but each enhancement of Fifth Rank Components could consume hundreds of Titanium Crystals, meaning these 12,000 Titanium Crystals would not last for many enhancements. Concerning this, Song Chi was not anxious, remembering that he still had family subsidies from his sequence position, providing 3000 crystals annually, which amounted to 60,000 crystals over twenty years. Calculating this way, he could fully enhance the Cang Qiong. Without delay, he first visited the Ruins Market, greeted his elder relatives to inform them he had left seclusion, then visited the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain to collect all his subsidies from the past twenty years. With an abundant inflow of Titanium Crystals, Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, Law Stones, and other resources, while he felt delighted, Song Chi was also somewhat sentimental. The subsidy from the family sequence position was truly generous; otherwise, he could not imagine how much he would struggle for resources like Titanium Crystals. But after some thought, he realized it had already been 40 years since he had achieved his sequence, meaning he could only receive 60 more years of family subsidies. Thinking of this, Song Chi felt a headache coming on; the Titanium Crystals needed for enhancing various components of the Cang Qiong would only increase, and Zhou Pings supply of Titanium Crystals seemed to have encountered problems, suggesting that the Titanium Crystal Vein behind the Luofu Sword Sect was nearing depletion. On further reflection, the counterpart had been supplying Titanium Crystals for fifty years, providing nearly 30,000 crystals to Song Chi. If it was a small-scale Titanium Crystal Vein, it indeed was nearing exhaustion. Must find a way to increase other Titanium Crystal trade channels... Returning to the Ruins Market, he summoned the Cang Qiong and immediately began a comprehensive enhancement. The first components to be enhanced were the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield and the Neutron Star Core Armor. Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield LV51LV59 Neutron Star Core Armor LV52LV59 Enhancing these two components together resulted in a gain far surpassing a single component. Next came the Peeping Spirit Eyes, a red Sky Patrol Radar, which was also enhanced to LV59. After some thought, the second Gold Sanctuary Component on Cang Qiong, the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine, was also enhanced to the current maximal level of LV59. Just by enhancing these few components, Song Chi had nearly depleted ten thousand Titanium Crystals. He thought for a moment, then turned and took tens of High-Level Fully-Automated Intelligent Chips from the Storage Capsule, provided by Elon over time. Quickly, after expending 60 High-Level Fully-Automated Intelligent Chips and 1230 Titanium Crystals, the Dome Sky Brain System was enhanced from LV40 to LV50. Dome Sky Brain System LV50 Quality: Silver Feature: Computing efficiency increase of 230% Feature 2: Database capacity increase of 230% ... Upgrade Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Fifth Rank), 300,000 Spectral Energy Points, 154 Titanium Crystals, one Primary Intelligent Brain, 54 Law Stones Chapter 728 - 382: Accumulation of Horror Over 20 Years_2 Chapter 728: Chapter 382: Accumulation of Horror Over 20 Years_2 Note: This component requires 4 slots. {Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism: Consumes 500,000 Spectral Energy Points, differentiated from Dome Sky Wisdom Brain into 1000 Sub Intelligent Brains, which when integrated into conventional machinery, will transform into special Smart Mechanism units, fully commanded by Dome Sky Wisdom Brain while also having the capability of autonomous movement and combat, duration 180 minutes, cooldown time 3 years.} After reviewing the [Dome Sky Brain System] component enhanced to lv50, Song Chi felt both joy and concern. The concern was that his earlier prediction had not been wrong; beyond lv50, subsequent enhancements of this silver component did indeed require the devouring of Primary Intelligent Brains, which was obviously going to be more troublesome unless he could chance upon a Mechanical Race civilization in future Ruins Market transactions. The joy, however, came from the effect of the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism feature C after reaching the Fifth Rank, the maximum number of Sub Intelligent Brains it could differentiate at one time had reached a count of 1000. This meant that if Song Chi could later equip 1000 units of the Hellfire Mechs produced by his family, he would be able to summon 1000 Fourth Rank Units all at once for a full-on firepower assault at critical moments in the upcoming grand expansion wars. This ace was still quite formidable. After enhancing the [Dome Sky Brain System], it was time to enhance the [Final Blessing] component. This component was also directly enhanced to lv59, with the following effects: Upon activation, it immediately repairs 70% (35%2) of the Warship Armor, restores 70% (35%2) of the Energy Shield Shield Value, and repairs 38% (19%2) of the warship. The magnitude of the enhancement was not too significant, but it was still decent since the component could be activated twice in succession, making the repair effects quite remarkable. After that, Song Chi successively enhanced nearly all the components on the Cangqiong to a higher level. [Sky-breaking Spike] lv20lv50 [Chapter of Shadow Descension] lv40lv50 [Heart of Behemoth] lv50lv59 [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring] lv40lv50 [Totem Spirit Column] lv40lv50 [External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher] lv50lv59 [Brainwave Remote Control System] lv40lv50 [Void Escape Orb] lv40lv50 [Plasma Guardian] lv40lv50 [Divine Binding Chains C Imitation] lv40lv49 [Phantom Thruster] lv40lv50 [Abnormal Status Purifier] lv40lv50 [Virus Spore Rejection Membrane] lv40lv50 [Void Membrane] lv40lv50 [Master-Servant Contract] lv40lv50 [Proportional Scaling Instrument] lv4050 [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon] lv40lv50 [Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon] lv40lv50 Of course, the last eight components were originally of Purple Quality, but during these twenty years, the Silver Apple Mother Tree produced another eight Fifth Rank [Silver Apples], allowing Song Chi to enhance these eight components to Orange Quality, and subsequently to the Fifth Rank. After this large-scale enhancement, most of Song Chis Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystal were consumed, he had planned to continue enhancing, but then he recalled the familys Research Institute. Last time he left his retreat, he had already heard the news that the Hellfire Mech was officially in production, but due to cost issues, family members who wanted to purchase it needed substantial funds. The key point was that Song Chi planned to equip the Cangqiong with at least a thousand units, which required a large amount of High Rank Floating Land Origin. As a result, he had to stop the enhancement process. After quickly scanning the warship property panel, Song Chi swiftly left the Ruins Market and headed straight for the familys Research Institute. [Name: Cangqiong] [Model: Torch-Class Cruiser Spectral Warship] [Level: lv32] [Extra Features: Space Lock] [Basic Components: Red Torch warship body lv32, Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon (Red) lv59, Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform (Silver) lv59, Shadow Breaker Cannon (Orange) lv50, Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon (Orange) lv50, Electromagnetic Ray Cannon (Orange) lv50, Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon (Orange) lv50, Neutron Star Core Armor (Red) lv59, Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine (Gold) lv59, Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield (Silver) lv59, Peeping Spirit Eyes (Red) lv59, Spectral Cultivation Room lv32 (12/12)] [Special Components: Purusa Zen Seal (Gold) lv50...] ... At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the familys Research Institute. In contrast to the usual calm, today the entrance of the Research Institute was crowded with a considerable number of clan members, over ninety percent of which were Third Rank family members, with a few Second Rank scattered among them. These people were here to order the newly produced [Hellfire 01 Model] combat Mechas from the family. Although this new model wasnt cheap, it was a genuine Fourth Rank Mecha. Equipping warships with one would certainly increase safety in the upcoming grand expansion wars, and even help to acquire more resources. Most crucial was that the exchange price for the Hellfire Mech was only 80 Golden Merit points. Compared to the same Rank Enslaved Species, which cost 200 to 300 pointsand also required at least a Purple Quality Fourth Rank Enslavement Componentthe price was obviously more acceptable. The need for several ordinary family members to pilot them was hardly a hassle. Song Chi naturally did not have to queue up with ordinary clan members, as high-ranking family personnel had priority. 1000 units? Are you sure? The Research Institute member responsible for the Mech orders raised their voice involuntarily. 1000 Hellfire 01 Mechas was a level of expenditure not even a few of the Fifth Rank elders in the clan had made. After confirming Song Chis intention again, the clan member began to record the order. They were aware of Song Chis family hierarchy status, so they didnt think it was a joke. While recording, they said: 1000 [Hellfire 01 Model Mechas], the normal price would be 80,000 Golden Merit points, which, if calculated with Floating Land Origin, would be 40,000 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, or 1400 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. Your Highness, which method of payment would you prefer? Song Chi thought for a moment, and then took out two bundles of Floating Land Origin from his Ancestral Torch. Chapter 729 - 382: The Horrific Accumulation Over 20 Years_3 Chapter 729: Chapter 382: The Horrific Accumulation Over 20 Years_3 12,000 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin + 1,000 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. It wasnt that Song Chi didnt want to use the Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin for payment, but for the past twenty years, in order to synthesize the Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, there had been absolutely no production of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin at the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform], and furthermore, a considerable amount had been spent on enhancing various components. The amount of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin he could now provide was just that much. Even though he was a member of the family hierarchy, the fact that he could provide such an amount of Fourth and Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin in one go shocked several relatives who came along to customize their Hellfire Mechs. The higher the rank of the Floating Land Origin, the rarer it isthis is common knowledge in the Starry Sea. Even now, as the Dragon Spine Continent lies at the peak of the 5th level Floating Land, the annual production of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin is limited. To maintain a good development momentum for the Floating Land itself, not all can be withdrawn. Once distributed to the Song Family ancestor and the various Clan Elders, it becomes even scarcer. 1,000 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin is the kind of wealth that even an extreme Zhulu Warship Captain would covet. When can I expect to receive these 1,000 Mechas? Unconcerned with the gazes of the people around him, Song Chi took the initiative to ask. Half a year, I suppose! The recording Clan member was not very certain and only gave a vague answer. Nodding, Song Chi didnt ask any further. After gesturing to a few Clan Elders, he turned and left. For the next half year, Song Chi immersed himself in the cultivation of the Guidance Technique and stabilized the rapidly increased Law Comprehension he possessed. In addition, he also spent a certain amount of time each day on Visualization exercises to improve his Spiritual Force. However, Song Chi soon discovered a problem, as the Spiritual Force became increasingly stronger, even the slightest improvement had become extremely difficult. Compared to when he first entered the Divine Thought State, the difficulty had at least increased several-fold. And it wasnt just the Spiritual Force that was facing this issue, but the Law Comprehension as well. Once the Spatial Law Comprehension Degree reached 1.5%, Song Chi could clearly feel his comprehension speed declining. Song Chi actively sought an answer to this from the Family Head, and Song Xuancang did provide a clear response. In reality, whether its comprehending laws or the Divine Thought State Spiritual, these realms are normally only stepped into by Fourth Rank Level living beings. To accomplish these feats at the Third Rank Level is something that only an extremely small portion of creatures can achieve. But no matter how prodigious a person might be, its impossible to completely ignore the fundamental disparities of life. That is to say, all these issues arose due to the fundamental inadequacies of life itself. No creature can possibly claim to comprehend a particular Law to 20%, or even 30%, at the Third Rank Level; the Spiritual Force follows the same principle. Maybe some monstrously talented individuals with exceptional Comprehension could achieve this, but their bodies would not be able to support it. Only by undergoing another round of Life Sublimation can this limitation be lifted. Although this was the first time Song Chi was hearing about this limitation, he wasnt surprised. He had noticed that the prodigies among Torch Humanitys Torch Ship Captains all shared one characteristic, they did not stay in the Third Rank Level for too long, usually only about 70C100 years. Considering that at the Third Rank Level, each additional 0.01% in Origin Law comprehended would lead to a ten to twenty-fold amplification upon ascending to the Fourth Rank, why wouldnt they stay in the Third Rank Level as long as possible? With a lifespan of 600 years for a Third Rank Torch Captain, wouldnt it be reasonable to attempt to ascend at 300 or 400 years old, rather than doing it just around the age of 200 like most prodigy Captains do? He hadnt quite understood this before, but now it seemed probable that this was the reason. At the Third Rank Level, as the Law Comprehension Degree climbed higher, the difficulty of further enhancement would increase exponentially. Instead of dragging out time in the Third Rank, advancing to the Fourth Rank was clearly the better choice. It is only after ascension to the Fourth Rank that comprehension speed could return to normal. Of course, the higher the Law Comprehension Degree, the greater the difficulty remains immutable, but it would no longer be as exaggerated as during the Third Rank Level. After understanding this point, Song Chi carefully considered his own situation. He was now just 80 years old, 40 years since his ascension to the Third Rank. After another decade or so of fully dedicated comprehension, he would be quite ready to attempt the breakthrough to Fourth Rank, especially since he needed to ensure that his 10-year Law Amplitude Phase wouldnt be affected by the upcoming Great Expansion War. However, before he could continue to engage deeply in Law Comprehension, he had to first experience the Last [Shaking Light Chaos Stele] of his Third Rank Period. PS: Just one chapter today. Chapter 730 - 383: Return to the Shaking Light Star Tower Chapter 730: Chapter 383: Return to the Shaking Light Star Tower Half a year passed in the blink of an eye, and as Song Chi fully familiarized himself with the transformations he had undergone over the past twenty years, the familys research institute delivered a total of one thousand Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechas to Green Moon Manor. Responsible for this delivery was not a Torch Warship but rather a standard transport starship designed specifically for moving large cargo. These starships frequently extended over ten thousand meters, and although they lacked the matching firepower and ship strength, their transportation capability was undeniable. Once multiple transport ships had unloaded all 1,000 Hellfire 01 Mechas, Song Chis response was remarkably straightforward. He activated the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] component and scaled each of the Hellfire Mechas down to a miniature size. In this way, even though their quantity reached 1,000 units, they didnt occupy much of Cangqiongs storage space. ... The confrontation zone between the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster and the Eight-Armed Snake Demon River System Group, Frandy Kingdom segment of the Civilization Great Wall, Shaking Light Star Tower. As light and shadows flickered across the login platform, a new figure soon emerged in the great hall of the Star Tower. Waking of Insects, you finally showed up! Twenty years of silenceeveryone thought something had happened to you. Just after logging into the Star Tower, Song Chi immediately heard the greeting from Mystic Fox, who was also present in the great hall. Sorry about thatIve been secluded for the past twenty years, comprehending the Space Law. By the way, Brother Mystic Fox, is there anyone on the second floor right now? Upon hearing this, Mystic Fox instantly understood. Are you looking to comprehend the [Chaos Stele] for a second time? Yes. Song Chi replied with a nod. Go aheadtheres no one. Each instance of comprehension aided by the [Chaos Stele] requires consumption of a certain amount of Chaos Qi, and the [Chaos Stele] must recover for some time afterward. As such, acquiring comprehension opportunities of the [Chaos Stele] within the Beidou Seven Palaces isnt easy, and most of the time it remains unused. Song Chi understood, though his actions surprised Mystic Foxrather than heading straight to the second floor of the Star Tower, he first made his way toward the Star Tower Mall. Upon seeing this, Mystic Fox was temporarily surprised but immediately figured it out. In his view, Waking of Insects hadnt logged into the Star Tower once in over twenty years, and it was highly likely that Song Chi had accumulated quite a stash of treasures during that timesomething not out of the ordinary. Thinking along these lines, Mystic Fox suddenly froze. Song Chi was pulling out more than a hundred Starry Sea Oddities from his Ancestral Torch, all of which could be converted into ship components, and they were exclusively purple and orange oddities. Over the past twenty years, Zhu Tian Ruins Market had accumulated an impressive stockpile of Starry Sea Oddities for Song Chi, and the current massive quantity of purple and orange components was proof of it. The first item was the [Bloodline Baptism Altar]. Every month, several Alien Races attempted bloodline baptism through it. Following that came the exchange of the [Ruins Market Guest Token] and [Ruins Market Walking Rank], gradually accumulating over time, leaving Song Chi with a vast collection of Starry Sea Oddities over these twenty years. Moreover, the 1,200 Starry Sea Oddities currently on hand werent even the entirety of his stockpile. Hundreds more were left in the Oddity Exchange Shop, though they couldnt be converted into ship components. Such oddities would incur significant discounts if exchanged for Star Tower Points. While the discount was slightly better than half-price, Song Chi still wasnt willing to exchange them as they only yielded seventy percent of their original value. As for the 1,200 components in his possession, they included 200 orange components and over 1,000 purple components. With his confirmation, the Star Tower Intelligence began estimating the value of the entire collection. [Purple [Wind-Sweep Engine], a fairly standard purple engine, can be exchanged for 4 Star Tower Mall Points.] [Purple [Cursesser Soul-Eater Cannon], a standard purple main cannon, can be exchanged for 3 Star Tower Mall Points.] ... [Orange [Nuclear Fusion Shield], a top-tier orange Energy Shield, can be exchanged for 55 Star Tower Mall Points.] Time passed. After nearly ten minutes, the Star Tower intelligence finally provided the total redeemable points for all the oddities. 12,500 Star Tower Mall Points. [Total redeemable: 12,500 Mall Points. Confirm redemption?] Yes! Without hesitation, Song Chi exchanged all the oddities for points. *He had thoroughly reviewed these components and deemed them all useless to him. He had also allowed the group to select from the stockpile at cost price earlier, so now there was no hesitation left.* Soon, all the oddities had been exchanged with the mall, and Song Chis personal Star Rank account balance increased by 12,500 points. Looking at the score, Song Chi felt a sense of calm satisfaction. *He didnt rush to browse the high-rank components in the Star Tower Mall, nor did he show any inclination to purchase anything. He had already mapped out a detailed plan beforehand.* *The goal was simple: accumulate points with all his effort and aim to redeem the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]. This golden sanctuary-quality Energy Shield was significantly superior to the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield]. Coupled with the future upgrade of the [Neutron Star Core Armor] to silver quality, the Cangqiongs attributes would soar to unprecedented heights.* However, the golden Energy Shield required 30,000 points for redemptionstill an arduous journey ahead. After handling matters concerning the Star Tower Mall points, Song Chi didnt hesitate any longer and headed straight for the second floor of the Star Tower. Meanwhile, in the [Shaking Light Star Rank Chat Group]: Mystic Fox, number 26: Hot newsWaking of Insects is heading for his second comprehension of the [Chaos Stele]. As Mystic Fox sent out the message, it instantly triggered reactions from multiple dormant members. Yulong, number 17: Grab the popcornI bet Waking of Insects will definitely master our [Shaking Light Star Appearance] secret technique! Chapter 731 - 383: Revisiting the Shaking Light Star Tower_2 Chapter 731: Chapter 383: Revisiting the Shaking Light Star Tower_2 Lan Cang, Number 16: Youre being optimistic, arent you? The difficulty of Second Comprehension is not generally large! Red Fox, Number 22: I also feel its difficult. There might be some possibility after reaching Fourth Rank, but Waking of Insects is still at Third Rank, right? Mystic Fox, Number 26: Yes! ... Song Chi was naturally unaware of the discussions in the Star Rank group chat. At this moment, he had already seated himself in front of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele. Even though it was not his first Comprehension, Song Chis heart was still filled with shock. Compared to the ordinary Secret Technique Heritage Steles, this Chaos Stele was infinitely more valuable, capable of inscribing special secret techniques within it and bearing a multitude of Law and Dao. Just this point alone made it incomparable to any Secret Technique Heritage Stele. Taking a deep breath, and under Song Chis skillful control, a shadow of Double Pupils began to emerge in his calm eyes, with mysterious energies of space and light circulating respectively in his right and left eyes. Obviously, Song Chi had brought the Power of Double Pupils to its extreme. Boom! His seated body was completely enveloped by the Chaos Qi. As Song Chis gaze fell, the moment his eyes contacted the body of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, a thunderous roar exploded in his mind, followed by an endless stream of pure Law Comprehension rushing into his brain, decoded by the Double Pupils. At this moment, Song Chi was like a dry sponge, whereas the infinite Law Comprehension was like a vast ocean of water, so close yet seemingly so far, yearning to be soaked up with all its might. To cross the chasm that resembled a heavenly moat in between, only the Divine Thought Threads transformed by the Divine Thought State Spiritual could do so. Under the formidable Spiritual that could use Twenty-One Uses With One Mind, a large number of Divine Thought Threads were condensed, then turned into pipes extending towards the watery expanse, drawing water into the sponge that was Song Chi. It was visible that amidst the desperate drawing of the Divine Thought Threads, the water mixed with numerous other Laws was also drawn in. However, under the powerful discernment of the Double Pupils, those unnecessary Law Comprehensions were directly ignored, leaving behind a large amount of Law of Space Origin and a small degree of Comprehension of the Law of Light. And so, time passed on relentlessly. After an indeterminable duration, a Rune Stele floating in the ocean beyond the chasm was suddenly captured by one of the Divine Thought Threads, and before Song Chi could think further, his pair of Double Pupils completely transformed. If there were outsiders present at this moment, they would see the intense radiance in Song Chis eyesnot just any radiance, but the brilliant light of the stars. Deep within the Spiritual, in an unknown place. Standing amid the boundless starry sky, puzzled, Song Chi raised his gaze only to catch sight of that dazzling pinnacle star suspended above his head. Shaking Light Star! These three words almost instinctively spilled out of his mouth. Though he had never seen the real Shaking Light Star, Song Chi had previously witnessed Corpse Dog summon the projection of Shaking Light Star, almost identical to the majestic star above him, except the star here was exceedingly larger in diameter and emitted an aura that was incomparably terrifying. Thoughts racing, a sudden Comprehension welled up within his heart, and Song Chi knew that it was all the Comprehension of the Shaking Light Star Approach secret technique. As time progressed, in just a blink of an eye, Song Chi successfully mastered the entry level of the Shaking Light Star Approach secret technique, his proficiency surpassing that of members who spent a century Comprehending this secret technique. Meanwhile, as Song Chi gazed upward with his Double Pupils, he could feel his Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light growing rapidly, and crucially, as this continued gaze persisted, the analytical power of the Double Pupils reached its peak, which led to the emergence of a new secret technique Comprehension in his mind. Vaguely, Song Chi learned some information about this new secret technique. Celestial Fall... Just as he was about to learn all the information about it, Song Chi voluntarily severed the connection with this secret technique. Including this newly comprehended Shaking Light Star Approach, he had now mastered three different secret techniques while still at Third Rank. Although assisted by the Double Pupils, this was still the most taxing choice, as any further Comprehension would affect the progress of Law Comprehension. Furthermore, because Song Chi prioritized Space Law, at Third Rank it was almost impossible for him to spend much time on the Law of Lightnow was the time to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the Shaking Light Star to boost his Comprehension of the Law of Light as much as possible. If he went on to comprehend the second secret technique now, the enhancement of the Law of Light would come to an end, which was something Song Chi naturally did not wish for. He dispelled all the residual information about the second secret technique lingering in his mind, and his eyes fixated on the dazzling Shaking Light Star above. The brilliance of this vast star was gradually dimming and would soon vanish completely. He had to take this opportunity to comprehend as much as possible. Time passed without him knowing how long it had been when the Shaking Light Star finally disappeared. At that moment, Song Chi fully awoke from his comprehension of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele. A strong sense of loss surged within him, but Song Chi had no time to dwell on it, as his full attention was drawn to the gains he had made from this session of comprehending the Chaos Stele. Other than comprehending the secret technique Shaking Light Star Descent, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had increased appreciably, as had his comprehension of the Law of Light. Before comprehending the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree was 1.5%, and his Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light was 0.4%. Now, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had reached 1.6%, and the Law of Light was at 0.45%. And this was just temporary. With further digestion, it wouldnt be difficult to raise each Law by an additional 0.01% to 0.02%. Compared to his first comprehension, the effect was far beyond his expectations, the largest reason being the Power of Double Pupils, but it also had to do with Song Chis accomplishments in the Spatial Law. Last time he had come for comprehension, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree was barely at 0.48, but now it was 1.5%. The difference might seem small, but there is a vast gap in the fundamental understanding of the Spatial Law. To give a simple example, its like learning a subject for the first time. If Song Chis first attempt at comprehension was compared to someone completely unfamiliar with the subject, then this time, Song Chi was like someone who had received basic education. Naturally, the latter would find it easier and quicker to learn. Just as Song Chi came down the stairs, ready to have a chat with Mystic Fox who had been waiting for him, he realized that his comprehension session had not lasted one or two hours, but a full half-day, a testament to his improved mastery in the Spatial Law. However, before he could utter a word, urgent warning sounds came from outside the Star Tower. Mystic Fox, who had been a member of the Star Tower for nearly two hundred years, knew what this meant, and he said hastily, The defense fleet is calling for assistance, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Fleet is here again... With that, Mystic Fox rushed towards the exterior of the Star Tower, and Song Chi quickly called all the members in the Star Rank chat group. Waking of Insects 32: @all members, the defense fleet has just sent out a distress signal, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Fleet is invading again. His message had barely been sent when Mystic Fox, who had already dashed out of the Star Tower, followed up saying, Mystic Fox 26: Damn, the situation is somewhat out of control. That Heavenly Serpent mothership has used some method, and now a large number of Eight-Armed Snake Demons have boarded the walls, everyone, log in quickly! Corpse Dog 3: Right away! Yulong 17: I have time this round, coming! ... In an instant, the chat was filled with a dozen responses. Song Chi hesitated for just a moment, then immediately cancelled the log-in. When the elders of the Star Tower talked about logging in, they certainly didnt mean the kind of projection log-in, which, aside from allowing one to comprehend the Chaos Stele, couldnt summon the Torch Warships to face the enemy C what everyone referred to was the physical log-in. Although he had always been cautious and unwilling to take risks, the urgent situation meant he could no longer worry about that now. Chapter 732 - 384: [Taiyi Quantum Sword Array] Chapter 732: Chapter 384: [Taiyi Quantum Sword Array] Once a section of the Civilization Great Wall fell, Song Chi didnt know what would happen next, as he had never personally experienced it. But he knew it wouldnt be anything good, the aftermath would surely cause significant losses, even if not to the Civilization Great Wall mythic artifact itself, the Frandy Kingdom behind the wall wouldnt be spared either. In the face of such a noble cause for the civilization race, any normal Torch Ship Captain would make the same choice. Moreover, there was another reason: though the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower were on good terms, truly integrating into this family and fighting side by side were necessary. After logging off, Song Chi didnt hesitate too much and reactivated the Shaking Light 32 Order in his hand, but this time, unlike before, he logged in with his real body. Star Tower Great Hall. At the moment Song Chis real body appeared, a faint smile emerged on the faces of all the members standing in the hall, although they quickly faded away, they were genuinely there. In the center of the crowd, Corpse Dog, a Sixth Rank Ultimate Fearless Captain, quickly began making arrangements. So, all Fifth Rank members will follow me to target those high-rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons later; the rest of you just take action locally. Yulong, pay extra attention to Waking of Insects. No problem! Received! ... As they burst out of the Star Tower Great Halls doors, the expressions of all the Star Tower members darkened severely, the situation was far worse than Mystic Fox had previously described. Countless Eight-Armed Snake Demons stood atop the Great Wall, built from Eternal Stone Bricks, with blood, severed limbs, and warship debris strewn about. Collisions between flesh and warships triggered numerous energy blasts, and it was already impossible to tell if the gunfire landed on the bodies of the Eight-Armed Snake Demons or on the city walls of The Great Wall, which stretched for hundreds of thousands of kilometers and was already in utter chaos. Looking towards the pitch-black space opposite the Civilization Great Wall, the main cannons of millions of Sky Serpent Warships were roaring, and the Law Light Screen above The Great Wall was now dim and lightless, on the verge of shattering. Above the wall, over 300,000 Frandy Kingdom warships were also pouring out gunfire, desperately trying to prevent the Sky Snake Fleet from getting close. Fleet Command Channel: The supreme commander of the Frandy Imperial Familys gaze constantly shifted between the wall below and the swarms of Sky Serpent Warships in the distance, visibly seeing that the fleet previously sent to suppress the Eight-Armed Snake Demons was in absolute disarray. Bruno, lead your fleet to support the ones below; we cannot let them breach The Great Wall! Soon after, more than fifty thousand warships in the swarm descended together, beginning to fire on the tens of thousands of Eight-Armed Snake Demons below. Captain, the Heavy Earth ship cant hold much longer; the damage to the warships armor has already surpassed 60%. From one of the battlefields on the wall, an Azure-Black Cruiser sent out an urgent message, seeking assistance from the captain above. Shortly after the message was relayed, a terrifying Eight-Armed Snake Demon, towering over 1,500 meters tall, once again ferociously swung its Orange Quality long knife. The nearly kilometer-long knife edge landed on the cruisers azure-black armor, followed by a burst of explosive sound, which inflicted even more severe damage to the already heavily-damaged warship. [Warning, the warship is under attack, armor damage 85%, hull integrity 68%, please arrange for repairs immediately.] Hearing this urgent notification, the face of the Azure-Black Cruisers captain turned extremely pale; he abandoned the idea of continuing to resist directly against the Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon and quickly maneuvered the warship to move towards the back of the city wall. Logically speaking, at this moment, it would be safest to continue raising the warships altitude to escape the attack range of the Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon, but doing so would allow the monster to charge directly towards the far end of The Great Wall, something absolutely impermissible in their mission. Because behind The Great Wall was a section of the walls core, and once breached by the Eight-Armed Snake Demon, the segment of The Great Wall would completely collapse, at which point the entire Frandy Kingdom would be exposed to the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization. And for every Eight-Armed Snake Demon they could stop, one less bit of pressure would be on The Great Walls core. Finally, just before the charging Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon was about to catch up with the Azure-Black Cruiser, another cruiser of the same class descended from the sky above, positioning itself between the Azure-Black Cruiser and the Eight-Armed Snake Demon. Captain, be careful; just buy me more than ten minutes! Go for it! In the Main Control Room of the warship, Marco Ferreri called out to his crew before intently fixing his gaze on the towering figure ahead wielding the long knife. Marco Ferreri knew his own affairs well; his flagship was never known for its defense among the Torch Warships, and the Warship Armor it carried was only of Orange Quality, which had only been enhanced to the Fourth Rank. Should it be directly cleaved by that terrifying long knife, the consequences were unthinkable. Therefore, his response was simple: delay as much as possible. Boom! The cannons roared, and a unique crystal ice chain shot out from his warship, finally binding the over 1,500 meter-tall Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon tightly. To all hands, open fire with full force! In the teams group chat, Marco Ferreris voice rang out first. The next second, seven warships in the skies, either of Second or Third Rank, opened fire simultaneously, and double-digit laser beams hit the Eight-Armed Snake Demon below, immediately adding several terrifying wounds to the Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons body. Yet before the team could rejoice, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon bound by the special crystal chains suddenly erupted. A large amount of blood vapor began evaporating around its body, eventually condensing into a nearly ten-thousand-meter-long terrifying Eight-Armed specter around it. Chapter 733 - 384: [Taiyi Quantum Sword Array]_2 Chapter 733: Chapter 384: [Taiyi Quantum Sword Array]_2 Snake Demon Dharma Body, damn it, run! The moment this phantom coalesced, not only Marco Ferreri and his squad, but all the Torch Ship Captains within a hundred thousand meters radius were engulfed in terror. The Snake Demon Dharma Body was an innate divine ability exclusive to the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Clan, incredibly mighty, usually allowing an Eight-Armed Snake Demon to burst forth with several times its combat power. Once encountered, the best option was to avoid it. This was the experience summed up by every Torch Ship Captain who had lingered in the frontier for many years; otherwise, it meant certain death. However, it was clearly too late. At the instant the Snake Demon Dharma Body appeared, the surrounding Torch Warships were already within its energy radiation range. The Snake Demon Dharma Bodys gigantic pupils suddenly emitted multiple Petrification Beams, and its eight arms slapped out in succession. Bolstered by the combat power of a veteran Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon multiplied several times, it was easy to imagine that all Second Rank Escort Ships within the Dharma Bodys radiation range were blasted from behind by its arms, including the previously mentioned Azure-Black Cruiser. Locke, no!!! Marco Ferreri roared as he watched the Azure-Black Cruiser get blown apart by an arm of the Dharma Body. Locke had been his soldier for over ten years, following him since his Second Rank, forming a close bond. Youre going to pay! Roaring, Marco Ferreri activated the two main cannons attack feature on his warship. At that moment, the Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon in front suddenly turned its gaze towards him. Its vertical pupils flickered with a grey light, as Petrification Beams wrapped in a multitude of Law of Earth swept across. Under these Petrification Beams, Marco Ferreris Flagship was instantly immobilized in space, even the two main cannons at the bow, which were in the midst of charging, were entirely enveloped in a layer of greenish-white stone, turning to petrification. Without any hesitation, after using the Petrification Beam to control Marco Ferreris Flagship, the Snake Demon Dharma Bodys arms up above fiercely smacked down, along with a long sword in the hands of the Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon. Just then, a streak of crimson light pierced through from the direction of the Shaking Light Star Tower, causing the nearly ten-thousand-meter Snake Demon Dharma Body to collapse at one point, and after shattering the Dharma Bodys phantom, the light beam immediately hit the Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons body. Just like that, until its head rolled off the body, the puzzled look on the Eight-Armed Snake Demons face still hadnt dissipated. Marco Ferreri turned his eyes towards the distance, only to see a Cruiser cloaked under a Five-Colored Light Shield quietly turning away; the previous strike was clearly just an effortless action on their part. Amidst his astonishment, Marco Ferreris peripheral vision swept past the towering Star Tower behind the Cruiser, and he quickly came to a realization. He had always known he wasnt a genius. Even after a hundred years in the Kingdom Fleet, he had only achieved the rank of a small squad leader, but after decades of mixing in at the frontier, he did have some basic judgement. Compared to himself, those Torch Ship Captains emerging from the [Shaking Light Star Tower] were the real freaks of nature, even amongst the Four Great Super Empires of Torch Humanity, they stood out brilliantly. Song Chi was completely unaware that his casual strike had brought so much shock to the others; he only knew that the Star Tower members were striving to prevent the Eight-Armed Snake Demons from surging towards the rear of The Great Wall. He didnt know what was behind The Great Wall, but he did know what he had to do. Engines roaring! The powerful thrust provided by the Golden Sanctuary Engine allowed him to pilot the Cang Qiong nimbly across the sky, supporting all sides above the city walls. His primary target was the Eight-Armed Snake Demons of the Third Rank Level, for these Rank Demons could be slain the fastest by him, impacting the battlefield to the greatest extent. The firepower of the lv59 Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon and Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform could let him easily extinguish a Third Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon with a single shot, even those activating the Snake Demon Dharma Body. As Cang Qiong weaved its way, it also took damage. Please note, the warship has taken physical attack; the Energy Shield has not been effective. Warship Armor damaged by 12%, please repair quickly. Please note, Warship Armor damaged by 14%, please repair quickly. Affected by the Neutron Star Core Pulse feature, Warship Armor repaired by 5%, current damage at 9%. Supported by the lv59 Neutron Star Core Pulse feature, every 10 seconds, the warship armor would regenerate by 5%, which overall posed no significant threat to Cang Qiong. At this time, a request for support came through the [Shaking Light Star Rank chat group]. Coordinates XXXX,XXXX area, more than ten Fourth Rank Level Eight-Armed Snake Demons are joining forces to strike, they must not be allowed to proceed to the core of The Great Wall, request support! I cant, Im tied up here! I am too! Hang in there, coming soon! ... In the main control room of the [Undying Phoenix Ship] Zhulu Warship, the mans face showed a look of urgency. Under the joint attack of ten Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons, the [Undying Phoenix Ship]s warship armor had suffered severe damage. To ensure safety, activation of the warship armors defense feature was necessary, but once activated, it would no longer be able to stop the advance of the Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons. At that moment, the man glanced at the [Shaking Light Star Rank] in his hand. Uncle Scorching Sun, control the warship to retreat! Waking of Insects? The mans eyes narrowed, seeing that it was Song Chi who had sent the response in the group chat, he instinctively had some doubts. However, he was not one to dawdle. To become a captain member of the Shaking Light Star Tower, who wouldnt have some unique encounters? Rather than hesitating, he chose to trust this time. In the distance, Song Chi had not allowed the Cang Qiong to get too closethat was twelve Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons, some of which had already activated their Snake Demon Dharma Bodies, presenting a high level of danger. New guy, its all on you now! Caressing the component of the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], Song Chis eyes shimmered, and the next second, his gaze suddenly turned icy as he directly activated the Taiyi Quantum Sword Array feature. Buzz buzz buzz! Energy swiftly converged. Above the Five-Colored Cruiser, sword shadows over ten thousand meters in length gathered. One Three ... Until at last, a full thirty-six ten-thousand-meter sword shadows combined to form a constellation. Normally, it would take 25 seconds for these thirty-six combined giant sword shadows to fully solidify, but clearly there wasnt time to wait that long now. With the [Undying Phoenix Ship] Zhulu Warships retreat, the twelve Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons were making a beeline, not to mention 25 seconds, in just 10 seconds they would be able to break into the rear of The Great Wall. Zen Seal: Inner Speed, activate! Song Chi activated the speed feature of the [Purusa Zen Seal], and immediately, the thirty-six ten-thousand-meter sword shadows above solidified instantly. Then, with a thunderous roar from the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], the thirty-six ten-thousand-meter giant swords howled forth. Amid dozens of terrifying explosive sounds, streaks of spatial distortion visible to the naked eye followed, piercing through several dozen kilometers in a blink, and struck directly above the heads of the twelve Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons. @+!?+@ (Quick, scatter and defend) The twelve Eight-Armed Snake Demons, having sensed the danger in advance, roared furiously as huge Snake Demon Dharma Bodies emerged behind them. At the same time, each of them activated various strange objects from the space series. As Fourth Rank members of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Clan, they naturally had substantial resources, each holding space oddities used for Flash Escape. These were the life-saving measures they had prepared for themselves. Dream on if you think you can Flash Escape! The man on the [Undying Phoenix Ship] Zhulu Warship, who had already retreated a good distance, snorted coldly. [Space Locking Disk] activate! Following the activation of a red-color quality spatial blockade class component on the [Undying Phoenix Ship], space oddities in the hands of all Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons were essentially rendered ineffective, with only one Snake Demon holding a red-color Flash Escape strange object managing to sidestep over two hundred thousand meters. Before the shocked cries of the group of Eight-Armed Snake Demons could escape, the thirty-six giant sword shadows had already struck. Boom boom boom! Violent sword light continued to radiate in all directions, the exceedingly sharp air cutting terrifying marks into even the nearby objects. Even the Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon that had escaped over two hundred thousand meters found its trailing Snake Demon Dharma Aspect dimmed by the astonishing cuts of the sword light. Chapter 734 - 385: Dominators Descend, Void Black Snake and Annihilation Starship Captain Chapter 734: Chapter 385: Dominators Descend, Void Black Snake and Annihilation Starship Captain Hiss, this is the ability of a Third Rank member of the Shaking Light Star Tower? Without looking at that 1,300-meter hull, who would believe that this attack is deployed from a cruiser? Our captain always emphasized that the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower and us commoners are not from the same world, telling us not to compare ourselves with them. I didnt want to believe it then, but now it seems he was damn right! ... The destructive power of the thirty-six ten-thousand-meter giant sword projections left a profound impression in the hearts of countless members of the Frandy Kingdom fleet. This might become a boastful tale for them after their retirement, but in the eyes of Song Chi and the high-rank Torch Ship Captains, it was far from enough. The thirty-six Taiyi Quantum Sword Lights were indeed astonishing, directly killing two Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons and also inflicting substantial injuries on other Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons. But it still wasnt enough, it merely slowed the advance of the Eight-Armed Snake Demons. For this outcome, Song Chi didnt show much surprise, feeling it was within expectations. The Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform component is undoubtedly a top-tier main cannon. But the inherent rank of the Cangqiong itself was a limitation. Besides, the Snake Demon Dharma Bodies triggered by the Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons themselves were no mere show, coupled with their transcendent physiques, managing to directly annihilate two Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons was commendable. Moreover, this strike, though not a turnaround effort, had provided sufficient time for the Scorching Sun and allowed support from other Fourth Rank Shaking Light Star Tower members. With the support from Star Tower members, the remaining ten Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons couldnt break through to the rear of The Great Wall in a short time, and that was enough. Although the battlefield here had stabilized, Song Chi was not optimistic. Generally, Torch Humanity was still at a disadvantage. In the distance, a Fearless Ship in Mecha form wielding a golden spear was battling three Sixth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons. Even with the enhancement from the Gold Sanctuary spear, the 100,000-meter Mech Giant transformed from the Corpse Dogs flagship was still at a disadvantage. The three Eight-Armed Snake Demons all activated their Snake Demon Dharma Bodies, and their vertical pupils occasionally shot out Petrification Beams. Under such circumstances, even though the Corpse Dogs flagship carried two control-immune components, they were still not completely effective. As time passed, the tide of battle was clear. Just as Song Chi was considering whether to try using features such as Time Stop, Taiyi Quantum Sword Light, Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light, to assist Uncle Corpse Dog. An anomaly suddenly occurred in the sky above the long wall to the side. A pitch-black crack unexpectedly appeared in the void that had been stabilized under the reinforcement of the Colorful Myth Civilization Great Wall, and to his astonishment, a colossal black claw, each talon stretching ten-thousand meters, struggled to emerge from this crack which colorful lights were about to reseal. Tear! A flash of extreme fear darted through Song Chis heart; he could acutely feel the might emanating from this unknown giant claw was countless times stronger than that of the Ultimate Dreadnought of Uncle Corpse Dog. This ... Before he could exclaim in his heart, the 100,000-meter Mech Giant transformed from Uncle Corpse Dogs flagship above had already made its move. I was wondering how these Eight-Armed Snake Demons got up here. Turns out you, this Half-Step Seventh Rank Void Snake, have stepped into the Dominator Rank. But beneath your feet is Torch Humanitys Civilization Great Wall, not your Zhenhai Emperor City. Trying the same old tricks? Swift and fierce! Although the words from Corpse Dogs mouth seemed casual, his eyes within the Mech were already gravely serious. Although over the years he had fought this Void Snake multiple times, back then it was merely a Half-Step Seventh Rank and, although it could suppress him, did nothing else. Now, however, it was different. This entity had taken that most crucial step into the Dominator Rank, and once it managed to send the second batch of Eight-Armed Snake Demons over, the entire defense line would inevitably collapse. With that thought, Corpse Dogs eyes shone with unyielding determination. As his will shifted, a beam of starlight suddenly burst forth from within the Shaking Light Star Tower below. After summoning a beam of starlight for reinforcement, he instantly invoked the secret technique Starlight Descent. Above his head in the sky, beyond the reach of the Civilization Great Wall, a rift in the void also emerged, small though it may be, tendrils of starlight already seeping through it. However, with ample preparation, the three Sixth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons gave no chance to Corpse Dog. They simultaneously activated another innate ability of theirs, Devouring Heavenly Snake. Behind the three, their tens of thousands of meters high Snake Demon Dharma Bodies began to dramatically transform, soon revealing a colossal serpent phantom intertwining between the eight arms of the Snake Demon Dharma Bodies, as if they were one entity. As the three colossal serpent phantoms quickly coalesced, their gaping mouthsrned in the dimension opener unleashed an exaggerated arc, swiftly diving forward to bite the Mech Giant. Under the assault of this Heavenly Serpent phantom, Corpse Dog struggled to continue summoning the Shaking Light Star Projection, and the faint starlight projection that had momentarily constrained the Void Snakes black claw quickly dimmed, immediately allowing the colossal black claw emerging from the void unrestricted and continuously tearing at the rift. In a daze, Song Chis double pupils caught sight of a massive entity behind that dimensional rifta creature over ten-thousand kilometers long, black as night with four limbs akin to a dragon. On its massive body, Song Chi glimpsed numerous Perfection Tier Space Laws. Moreover, Song Chi also spotted another forepaw of the creature clutching a sphere entirely made from Perfection Void Laws, harboring tens of thousands of Eight-Armed Snake Demons within. Obviously, that was the second batch of Eight-Armed Snake Demons it intended to dispatch onto the walls of the Civilization Great Wall. And it seemed, from its posture, almost successful. Seeing this scene, the Spectral Energy within Song Chi surged, and he instinctively wanted to activate the Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank within his Ancestral Aperture. At this moment, the only solution he could think of was to activate the Ruins Market Projection Rank, allowing his own Dominator Projection to intervene and see if it could stop everything. Before he could follow up, an indifferent voice quietly entered his ears. It was not just Song Chi who heard this voice, but also the hundreds of thousands of Torch Ship Captains on The Great Wall, and even the millions of Eight-Armed Snake Demons, all heard this indifferent voice at that moment. With the majesty of a Dominator personally intervening, Black Snake, youve crossed the line! As soon as the voice faded, a Mech Armor Projection, tens of thousands of kilometers tall, appeared above the Shaking Light Star Tower. It merely lowered its head to glance at the void crack above The Great Wall. Then, all living beings present only saw the stars shining brightly, still unaware of what exactly had happened, when a roar that resonated through the entire starry sky emanated from the crack in the void above the wall. %!?@/ {} (Devouring Thief)!! As the roar faded, the starlight quietly dissipated. Turning around, the group of Torch Ship Captains looked around and were startled to find that all the Fourth Rank and above Eight-Armed Snake Demons on The Great Wall had vanished without a trace, leaving only those of the Second and Third Rank. It didnt take much thought to guess that the owner of the dark giant claw had been frightened away by the Annihilation Mech Armor Projection from Shaking Light Star Tower, and had only time to take away the Fourth Rank and above Eight-Armed Snake Demons, while the rest were abandoned. Without those High Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons, the remaining Second and Third Rank ones naturally had no strength to resist the subsequent fleets cleanup; within less than an hour, the hundreds of thousands of Eight-Armed Snake Demons had been completely cleaned up. Of course, the subsequent cleanup work naturally did not require the trouble of all Star Tower members, and every member returned to the Star Tower the first chance they got. Regarding the Annihilation Mech Armor Projection that had just appeared, not just Song Chi, but also several members who had joined the Starry Sea in the recent centuries were very intrigued. They instinctively guessed, was that possibly our Star Master of the Star Tower? Mid-conversation, something unexpected happened; Scorching Sun took the initiative to bring over the remains of two Fourth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demons that Song Chi had previously killed. Song Chi was quite pleased by this, although he was not short of Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood, the bodies of these two Fourth Rank beings were still quite valuable. Also, it seemed they had a few Starry Sea Oddities on them. Back inside the tower, Corpse Dog, who seemed aware of what the others wanted to ask, already had his warships called back. He shook his head. The person just now was not our current Star Master of the Shaking Light Star Tower but the No. 2 Devouring Thief ranked before me. Hearing this, everyones interest increased further. They had originally thought that only the Star Master from their Star Tower belonged to the Seventh Rank Level of power, but it turned out there were two? Watching Song Chi and a few others curious gaze, Uncle Corpse Dog and a few of the highest ranking members at his side exchanged looks, then sighed: Its a bit complicated to talk about that persons matter, youll naturally find out in the future. ??? These cryptic words filled everyone with questions, but since the most senior members were unwilling to elaborate, nobody continued to inquire, clearly understanding that it was not that they did not want to tell them, but that there were hidden circumstances involved. While thinking this, Corpse Dog spoke again: By the way, the combat achievements of everyone were notable this time, especially Waking of Insects, your Sword Array has proven indeed mighty. The corresponding points will be automatically credited to your Star Rank accounts. Alright, if theres nothing else, lets disband for now. Until most of the members had left, Song Chi was still thinking about that Devouring Thief. An Annihilation Starship Captain, a Dominator Rank being in the Shattered Starry Sea, what kind of reason would there be that made it difficult even to mention? Near the end of his lifespan? That was the first possibility that came to Song Chis mind. But he felt that it was unlikely; as far as he knew, beings like Annihilation Starship Captains could live for over one hundred thousand years. Could it really be such a coincidence that just as he joined the Shaking Light Star Tower, they were nearing the end of their lifespan? While he was pondering, he suddenly heard Scorching Sun Brothers voice by his ear. Waking of Insects brother, how about it, do you still want those Neutron Star Remnants? I asked you a few years ago, but you never replied! A gleam appeared in Song Chis eyes, then he explained: Of course, I want them. For the past twenty years, Ive been in seclusion comprehending the Law, sorry! No worries, as long as you want them. Let me check when they are available and get back to you, but it should be in the next few days. Make sure you schedule it. Thats fine, I just accrued ten days of real body login time, but brother, you have to give me some details, that... Before he could finish, Scorching Sun quickly said: Dont worry, when I handle things, its guaranteed... Seeing the nonchalant manner, Song Chi didnt dare to say more. PS: Making up for the 23rd. Chapter 735 - 386: The Upcoming Journey to the Yaohan Kingdom Chapter 735: Chapter 386: The Upcoming Journey to the Yaohan Kingdom Here is the carefully translated and formatted text, adhering to your specific instructions: In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed. Over the course of those seven days, Song Chi systematically reviewed and absorbed all the insights he had gained from the [Shaking Light Chaos Stele]. The final result was that his Space Law Comprehension, originally at 1.6%, had increased to 1.61%. The Law of Light also rose from 0.45% to 0.47%. Overall, the effect was quite remarkable. Afterward, he hurried out of seclusion. The summons didnt come from Scorching Sun, rather, it was initiated on the Family Heads side. The Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, within the Clan Ancestral Hall. Song Chi stood respectfully below the grand hall, accompanied by Song Ze and Song Bei. In addition to them, there was another individual whose presence greatly surprised Song Chi. This unexpected person was none other than the Sixth Sequence of the current family generation, Song Yan. The reason for his surprise stemmed from the fact that ever since becoming part of the familys sequence, Song Chi had never met any of the other sequence members apart from himself. *He had made numerous inquiries, but even the ordinary Fourth Rank Clan Elders seemed equally oblivious to the whereabouts of the sequence members. Meanwhile, those who truly held the answers, such as the Family Head or the Fifth Rank Ancestors, would simply respond with mysterious smiles and refuse to divulge anything.* *Thus, the sudden appearance of this Fifth Sequence filled Song Chi with deep curiosity.* Before he could dwell further on his thoughts, the weathered voice resonating from the bronze chairs surrounding the hall interrupted once again. So thats the situation. The question now is: for this final negotiation before the expansion war, who should our Song family send? The hall fell silent upon hearing this. Neither the juniors positioned below the grand hall nor the many Clan Elders presentwhether in their physical forms or through projectionsuttered a word. *It couldnt be helped. Based on what had been previously discussed, this negotiation required a journey to the Stark Familys ancestral land in the Yaohan Kingdom. The challenges of probing and negotiating with various factions there would be formidable, and determining exactly who to send needed careful deliberation by the Fifth Rank Ancestors in the clan.* After a long period of silence, a sharp female voice broke the stillness. Since no one is speaking up, then Ill go. I reckon the Stark Family wouldnt dare to outright turn against our Song Family at this critical time. The speaker was Ru Zu of the Earth Vein. Known for her fiery temper, she couldnt hold back upon seeing everyone acting as though they had lost their determination. However, sitting beside her, Song Shiyuan simply cast her a brief glance before shaking his head decisively. Youre not suited for this. Heading to the Stark Family essentially means participating in further discussions about concrete plans for joint actions. Theres no room for error. Forget it... Ill make the journey myself! But his proposal was swiftly countered by Song Xingru: Youre currently at a critical juncture in adjusting your state. Traveling to the Yaohan Kingdom now would likely interfere with the promotion of [Immovable Ming King]. Song Shiyuan shook his head dismissively. Its not that exaggerated. The promotion of Dragon Spine Continent still requires more time. A quick trip should suffice. Through thorough discussions, a decision was finally made: the Prime Ancestor himself would lead the delegation. Once the leader was confirmed, attention shifted to Song Chi and the other three juniors. Song Shiyuan lowered his gaze, his eyes landing on the four of them. Well then, do any of you wish to accompany me to the Yaohan Kingdom for some firsthand experience? No one was forced; the decision was left to Song Chi and the other three. Song Bei was the first to respond. Having already made arrangements with Annie to explore an Alien Star Domain together, he swiftly declined with a shake of his head. Surprisingly, the Sixth Sequence, Song Yan, also shook his head. No speculation was necessary as he explained proactively: Ancestor, weve recently discovered a High Rank resource point, and manpower is currently lacking. Im here to obtain the newly developed Hellfire 01 Mecha for deployment. I wont be joining the trip to the Yaohan Kingdom; instead, I believe Old Seventh should go. As he spoke, he turned to Song Chi with a smilethe Old Seventh he referred to was, evidently, Song Chi. *Song Chi was slightly surprised, though he kept his expression neutral, offering a polite smile in return.* Before their thoughts could linger further, the voice of Song Xuancang at the halls forefront echoed again. So its decided. The Prime Ancestor will lead the group, accompanied by Song Chi and Song Ze. Departure will be arranged for three days from now. Song Chi had no objections to this decision; in fact, he felt rather pleased. *Earlier, he had been pondering when would be the best time to embark on the Northern Dome Star Domain journey. To ensure both the warships and his own timely upgrades before the expansion war, while still leaving adequate time for the subsequent ten-year Law Amplitude Phase, this arrangement was perfect.* He suddenly interjected: Ancestor, Family Head, could we postpone the departure by a few days? I might need some time... After providing detailed explanations, the departure was rescheduled to ten days later. Song Chi estimated that this timeline would avoid any conflicts with Scorching Sun. True to the saying, Speak of the devil and he shall appear. The very next day after the meeting concluded, a greeting came through the [Shaking Light Star Rank Chat Group] from Scorching Sun. 19thScorching Sun: @Waking of Insects, got a moment? 32ndWaking of Insects: Online now? ... Buzz, buzz, buzz! Two warships streaked across the skies above the Great Wall, leaving two blazing trails behind them. Inside the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi took the initiative to ask: Brother Scorching Sun, where are we heading? These warships were none other than the [Undying Phoenix Ship] and [Cang Qiong]. After confirming their agreement in the group chat, they had logged on in their physical forms one after another. However, despite meeting up, Scorching Sun had yet to elaborate, leading the Cang Qiong straight past the Star Tower. The Civilization Great Wall stretches endlessly, and communication across its expanse is not straightforward. To simplify matters, large Teleportation Star Gates are positioned beneath the wall at regular intervals. These Star Gates not only allow travel between adjacent segments of the Great Wall but also enable members of the Walls defensive fleets to teleport to the secluded Torch Kingdom at the Great Walls rear. Chapter 736 - 386: The Upcoming Journey to the Yaohan Kingdom_2 Chapter 736: Chapter 386: The Upcoming Journey to the Yaohan Kingdom_2 We are now heading to the nearest large distance Teleportation Star Gate. Hearing this, Song Chi nodded, and deep down, he felt a great sense of emotion. Thinking about it, the entire Chenxing Principality didnt have a large distance Star Gate set up, but then again, the two werent really on the same level and there wasnt much need to find it strange. When the two Warships arrived, there wasnt a single Warship near the large Star Gate. Song Chi wasnt surprised by this. The activation of such large distance Star Gates required an enormous amount of resources. They were only used in emergencies, with military approval and reimbursement, otherwise no one would actively use these long-distance Star Gates. Under normal circumstances, captains would rather spend a long time travelling via Warship jumps than choose teleportation through the Star Gate. However, neither Song Chi nor his companion had that time. Although they had accumulated ten days of real body log-in time, without using the Star Gate teleport, they would never be able to reach their destination within that time frame. As far as Scorching Sun knew, the Civilization Great Wall, behind them, was nearly 30,000 Light-Years away from the core Star Domain of the Frandy Kingdom. Unless they had a Jump Device of Red or even Silver Quality, it was absolutely impossible to cross such a distance in ten days. The personnel responsible for the Star Gate teleport were members of the Frandy Kingdoms Royal Fleet. Just as Song Chi was about to take out a large sum of Floating Land Origin, he was told that the fee for this transport was waived. After a moment of suspicion, Song Chi quickly turned his gaze to the communication projection of Scorching Sun. Scorching Sun bro, you have a good relationship with the fleet stationed here, is that friend you mentioned before also in this Frandy Kingdom? On the other side of the communication, the red-haired Scorching Sun smiled. You could say that, but let me clarify, its not that my friend is from the Frandy Kingdom, your bro is, too! Youre from the Frandy Kingdom? This time, Song Chi was genuinely surprised. Torch Human Civilizations territory was vastnot to mention the numerous ordinary Duchies and the Four Great Super Empiresthe number of Kingdoms alone exceeded one hundred. It was quite a coincidence that Scorching Sun happened to come from the Frandy Kingdom. Seeing the other party nod without hesitation, Song Chi then confirmed that Scorching Sun wasnt joking, he truly was from the Frandy Kingdom. [Teleportation is about to begin. The distance of teleportation is 32,000 Light-Years, with the destination point being the Phoenix Star Domain of the Frandy Kingdom. Please make all necessary preparations!] As the teleportation prompt from the Stargate Base Station came to his ears, Song Chis thoughts returned, and the next second, a severe sense of weightlessness and dizziness enveloped his entire body. The teleportation was only a mere 30,000 Light-Years away, and since Song Chis own Guidance Technique had recently reached the peak of lv39, he naturally broke free from the aftereffects of teleportation in an instant. His gaze followed the holographic exterior view of the Warship to the outside world. What he saw was a gigantic ring-shaped teleportation base station floating in the Starry Sea, the rising and falling of Torch Warships, and the astonishingly large orbital ring of the base station. Compared to the unvisited Star Gate at the Civilization Great Wall, this large Star Gate base station at the core Star Domain of a Kingdom was obviously bustling many times over. In just a few short moments, Song Chi spotted several Battleships of ten thousand meters and even two Dreadnoughts of a hundred thousand meters. Looking further to the edge of his field of vision, far away from this space teleportation base station, a floating land of immense size stretched across the pitch-black starry sky. Before he could continue to take in the daunting diameter of the Starry Sea Floating Land, the prompt tone of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain first sounded in his ear. [Arrival in a new Star Domain is confirmed, currently detecting the specific components of the external environment, please wait.] [Bio-surveillance of Mayfly Lifeforms complete, no various spores or viruses detected...] [Energy composition detected complete, Fire Attribute Energy imbalance, taking up more than 30% of the total energy...] [Energy intensity detection complete, First Rank and above Torch Ship Captains can normally act in the outside environment, staying...] It seemed as though he had heard the prompt sound of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain coming through the communication, which elicited a flicker of surprise across Scorching Suns face. Waking of Insects, have you installed a high-level intelligent brain on your warship? Could it be an Oddity Brain? Seeing Song Chi nod without much thought, even Scorching Sun, who had advanced to the Fourth Rank hundreds of years ago, showed a hint of envy in his eyes. Oddity Brains were extremely rare, so much so that even his Undying Phoenix Ship did not possess such an intelligent brain, making it difficult for him to fully utilize the ships combat power in every battle. However, he did not dwell on this issue, and quickly said, Thats right, the concentration of Fire Attribute energy in the Phoenix Star Domain is indeed very high. It is said that before the establishment of the Frandy Kingdom, a Dominating Level Undying Phoenix had once fallen in this star domain, turning it into a sacred place for cultivating the Law of Fire. Song Chi nodded, which made Scorching Suns following the path of the Law of Fire all the more reasonable. As they spoke, the engines of both warships roared again, with the Undying Phoenix Ship taking the lead and the Cang Qiong closely following. The two warships sped toward the supercontinent in the distance. What Song Chi and his companion didnt know was that soon after they had burst out from the Stargate Base Station, two figures appeared in a corner of the station. Its confirmed, that is the Undying Phoenix Ship. Report to the higher-ups. Yesterday, it was still at the Incense Burning Palace, and today it appeared from a distant Stargate. Chances are it came from The Great Wall of Civilization. In that case, the owner of that cruiser beside him cannot be simple! ... Unaware of these subsequent developments, the two of them continued to exchange words. Scorching Sun remarked, Ahead lies the Starry Sea Floating Land known as the Red Sun Floating Land, the only Seventh Rank life-form Floating Land under the dominion of the Frandy Kingdom, stretching over three hundred light-years from east to west and even surpassing a thousand light-years from north to south. It nurtures countless living beings! Song Chi nodded calmly, though within he was deeply moved. Strictly speaking, so far, he had only seen a Floating Land of such rank once, the Evil Buddha Continent, also a Seventh Rank Floating Land. And on that occasion, he had not witnessed its full extent, having only stayed for a short while on one of its remote regions. Compared to that, the impact of this Red Sun Floating Land far exceeded that of the Evil Buddha Continent. Just imagining a continent spanning over a thousand light-years floating in the Star River was hard to conceive, let alone witnessing it firsthand. However, he didnt let his gaze linger on the distant Floating Land for too long, instead, turning to ask, Scorching Sun bro, by what you mean, is your friend on this Red Sun Floating Land? Is he from the Frandy Imperial Family? Scorching Sun raised his eyebrows slightly, then quickly shook his head. Actually, no! Seeing that Song Chi seemed to want to ask more, Scorching Sun preemptively said again, Alright, just follow your bro down there and youll find out. Dont ask now! ... As the only Seventh Rank life-form Floating Land within the Frandy Kingdoms territory, the Red Sun Floating Land was not controlled by the Frandy Imperial Family. In fact, the Imperial Family controlled only thirty percent of the Floating Land, while the rest was divided among several other Immortal Powers within the kingdom. Additionally, five percent of the area was designated as a public zone. Families within the Kingdom, consortia, solitary individuals, and exploration teams mostly congregated in the public area. Even some considerable forces spent a large sum to buy land in these public areas, where they built palaces and estates of stunning magnificence. Among these was the Zhendan Palace Court. Zhendan Palace Court, the headquarters of the Zhendan Commerce Guild on the Red Sun Floating Land, was an entity born at the outset of the Frank Kingdoms establishment and had been handed down till now. Within the guild were seated several Ultimate Dreadnoughts, making it one of the top forces under the Kingdoms Immortal Powers. As such, the Zhendan Commerce Guild enjoyed great fame, and its ability to make money was nothing short of astonishing. Chapter 737 - 387: Heavenly Pillar Royal Family [Ying Clan] Chapter 737: Chapter 387: Heavenly Pillar Royal Family [Ying Clan] Zhendan Court, Beast Fighting Hall. Boom! The energy shockwaves derived from the collision of the Power of Laws exploded time and time again in the Beast Fighting Arena, spreading relentlessly toward the surroundings before being blocked by the array curtain surrounding the outer ring of the arena, which had a diameter of over one hundred thousand meters. This created a scene where two alien beings, each standing a thousand meters tall and at Half-Step Fourth Rank, fought ferociously on the arena floor. The Laws of Fire and Metal clashed continuously, splattering copious amounts of blood across the white jade platform. Around the arena below, tens of thousands of Low Rank Torch Captains sat in rows, their faces flushed as they cheered excitedly for the brutal battle. On the top floor of the Beast Fighting Hall, a group of elegantly dressed young men and women held goblets in their hands, gazing down with interest at the scene below. Ke Lin, who do you think will win this match? A young man with a naturally upturned smile at the corner of his mouth spoke while leaning against the high-grade alloy railing. Hearing the son of the Zhendan Commerce Guilds Third Lord, another young man standing behind himwho exuded an aura indicating his mastery of the Guidance Technique at Fourth Rankcast a casual glance downward. The Red Fire Tiger, Id say. After all, it has the advantage of favorable weather conditions! The son of the Zhendan Commerce Guilds Third Lord gently shook his head at that response. I completely disagree; I think the Shattered Gold Beast has a better chance of winning! Just as the pair were about to debate further, the son of the Third Lord visibly brightened with joy. Without bothering to explain to those around him, immense Spectral Energy surged from his body, and he abruptly propelled himself straight out of the Beast Fighting Hall. Seeing this, Ke Lin was the first to react, quickly following suit. The last to act were the two stunningly beautiful young women. Upon exiting the Beast Fighting Hall, Ke Lin immediately spotted a Zhulu Warship suspended quietly alongside a Cruiser above the Zhendan Court. Ke Lin narrowed his eyes slightly, instinctively speculating about the identities of the two warships. *He knew that the Zhendan Commerce Guild had strict regulations; no warships were allowed to enter or exit the Zhendan Court by flight.* *After all, a Fifth Rank Battleship had once flagrantly ignored this rule due to its superior strength, only to have its flagship confiscated for a century.* *It was said that only warships authorized by the Commerce Guild could freely navigate the Zhendan Court.* *This left Ke Lin deeply surprised. As the legitimate succession member of the Ke Family, he himself had not received such permission.* The Ke Family was a kingdom-level, first-tier power that boasted an Ultimate Dreadnought as its cornerstone. Before Ke Lin could ponder further, the two warships above had already been recalled. Shrouded in Spectral Energy, two figures emerged, standing high in the skies. Upon recognizing Scorching Sun next to Song Chi, Ke Lins pupils contracted, though they soon shifted to a look of realization. *If it was him, then the unrestricted access to the Zhendan Court and the Third Lords son personally coming out to greet them both made perfect sense.* At this moment, one of the voluptuous women behind him transmitted a message in a soft voice: Master Ke, who are the two people that could compel Zhou Li to personally come out and greet them? Ke Lin glanced indifferently at the woman behind him, but his fondness for her led him to quickly explain: One of them is the only individual from our kingdom in three millennia to be admitted as a formal member of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall. The woman wasnt entirely ignorant of affairs. After hearing Ke Lins explanation, her crystalline eyes trembled: The Fifth Prince of the Frank Royal Family? The unparalleled prodigy who joined the Shaking Light Star Tower three hundred years ago? Paying almost no attention to the trio following behind him, Zhou Lis face instantly blossomed into a radiant smile upon seeing Scorching Sun. His Spectral Energy surged as he sped toward them. The smile on Zhou Lis face at this moment was utterly sincere, entirely devoid of the earlier superficiality. Brother Five! After the two exchanged greetings, Scorching Sun patted Song Chis shoulder before addressing Zhou Li: Little Li, this is the person I spoke to you aboutthe only other new member of the Star Tower admitted in the past century. He needs the Neutron Star Remains. You can call him Waking of Insects.'' Once Scorching Sun finished introducing him, Song Chi took the lead in responding with a smile: Brother Li, Ive heard Brother Scorching Sun talk many times about his close friend. Feel free to call me Little Waking.'' Though this individual had not deliberately released his aura, under the gaze of Song Chis Double Pupils, it was crystal clear that he was a bona fide Fourth Rank Torch Captain. *Moreover, it was out of respect for Scorching Sun that this person left the Neutron Star Remains behind. By all accounts, he deserved that level of courtesy.* Hearing his words, Zhou Lis smile widened further. Without saying a word, he directly pulled out a compact storage box and tossed it to Song Chi. After glancing at the contents to confirm they were indeed the Neutron Star Remains, Song Chi suppressed his surge of joy and shook his head, saying: Brother Li, this really isnt appropriate. No matter what... Before he could finish, Zhou Li waved his hand. Theyre not exactly valuable. Its just that you happen to need them, Little Brother. Anywhere else, they might not even fetch the price of an Orange Component. Since youre Brother Fives friend, youre now also my brother. Consider this a greeting gift from one brother to another! Zhou Li, far from being a naive playboy, fully understood Scorching Suns significance and, by extension, the potential of Song Chi as a fellow Shaking Light Star Tower member. Though still Third Rank for now, ascending to Fifth Rank or even Sixth Rank someday would not be difficult. *A prodigy like this naturally warranted cultivating a strong relationship.* Seeing that Song Chi still wanted to speak, Scorching Sun interjected. Enough. It was given to you; just take it. With that, Song Chi decided against saying more. The trio began descending slowly, and as they passed by Ke Lin and his group, Zhou Li thought for a moment before introducing Ke Lin to Song Chi and Scorching Sun. Scorching Sun showed little concern. Given his background, the legitimate succession member of a first-tier kingdom power was hardly noteworthy. However, Song Chi offered due respect. As a guest, and given the strength of Ke Lins family boasting an Ultimate Dreadnought, they shouldnt be underestimated. Soon, Zhou Li extended hospitality to the two with exceptional careeven his father, Zhou Xiao, the Third Lord of the Commerce Guild and a Fifth Rank Battleship Captain, made an appearance. *After all, Scorching Suns status was far too extraordinary.* During the gathering, Song Chi finally learned Scorching Suns true identity. His name was Gary Frank, the fifth son of the current King of Frank and the Fifth Prince of the Frank Kingdom. *Upon first learning this, Song Chi felt a shock. Scorching Sun had told him he was Frank, but Song Chi hadnt imagined he was from the Royal Family.* *What kind of power was the Frank Royal Family?* *A force with over thirty thousand years of history and multiple Domination-level Star-Annihilating Starship Captains, it was unquestionably an Immortal Power. Even compared to the Yaohan Kingdoms Liu Royal Family, the Frank Familys foundation was clearly more remarkable.* *Rumor had it that they once inherited the legacy of a Domination-level Phoenix. The Phoenix Mysterious State was the core secret technique of their family.* As Zhou Xiao left, Zhou Li quickly reverted to his more lively self, turning to Gary and casually suggesting: Brother Five, tomorrow night theres a banquet at Fire Dragon Castle. Shall we go check it out? The Fire Dragon Banquet? Gary Monk seemed to recollect something. Yes! After Zhou Li confirmed, Gary Monk glanced at Song Chi briefly before nodding: Sure. If Im not mistaken, one of the signature dishes there is something called Blood Dragon Paste, right? Hearing this, Zhou Lis interest visibly piqued. Thats right. Remember last time, when I managed to claim half of the dish following behind you? I nearly couldnt get out of bed the next day! Gary Monk shot him a glare. Dont take advantage and whine. Without that enhancement to your physique, would you even have achieved one heart controlling seventeen functions in your Spiritual Force while still at Third Rank? At the mention of strengthening ones physique, Song Chi instantly understood Garys intentions. *Earlier in the Star Order Group Chat, he had expressed interest in high-rank resources for enhancing his physique. Clearly, Scorching Sun planned to take him to try the Blood Dragon Paste.* *Feeling a surge of warmth in his heart, Song Chi didnt say much but silently committed the gesture to memory.* Meanwhile, Ke Lin, sitting nearby, was entirely preoccupied with the phrase one heart controlling seventeen functions and couldnt help but chuckle bitterly to himself. In his Third Rank days, even after consuming numerous high-grade Divine Soul-type resources provided by his family, he had only reached one heart controlling fifteen functionsand had been thrilled about it for some time. *Clearly, compared to the true elite forces of the kingdom, there was still a considerable gap.* Under Zhou Lis meticulous arrangements, Song Chi and the others rested overnight at the Zhendan Court. The following evening. Several of the Commerce Guilds latest hover cars zipped out of the Zhendan Court. Inside the vehicles, aside from the drivers in their designated seats, Song Chi, Gary, Zhou Li, and Ke Lin were all present. Of course, Ke Lin sat in the passenger seat, while Song Chi, Gary, and Zhou Li occupied the back. Zhou Li and Gary, in particular, seemed to have endless things to discuss. Suddenly, Song Chi felt a subtle change in the atmosphere as the topic between Zhou Li and Gary shifted to the Yaohan Kingdoms expansionist war. Brother Five, whats your take on the Yaohan Kingdoms great expansion war? Gary Monk glanced at Zhou Li before directly addressing him without hesitation: Thinking of making some quick profits off the war, huh? Once Zhou Li nodded, Song Chi overheard Gary casually continue: Ive heard the war was orchestrated by the Immortal Qin Dynasty, seemingly an attempt to prop up a new kingdom. But its tough to say; the Yaohan Kingdom itself may be working hard to make this happen. Zhou Li nodded thoughtfully. The failure of the Fourth Galactic Expedition greatly weakened the Immortal Qin Empires influence. After all these years of recuperation, its only natural for the empires high-ranking members to seek strength through expansion. But does this mean the Heavenly Pillars Ying Clan will actively seize the other half of the Heavenly Disk Galaxys high-rank resources? After speaking, Zhou Lis expression turned tense. Resolving this question was key. If the answer was affirmative, hed need to reconsider any investments in strategic or super-strategic resourcesotherwise, he risked working for free. Gary Monk remained silent for a moment. Based on the information Ive received, thats a possibility. However, it applies only to truly high-rank resources. At least, the Ying Clan wont display outright greed; everythings limited to below the Domination level. His statement left everyone in the hover car deep in thought. *Below the Domination level was self-explanatory. It meant only resources without protection from Domination-level powers could be targeted. This wasnt welcome news for Zhou Li.* *While the Zhendan Commerce Guild was far from weak, Zhou Lis fatherbeing the Guilds Third Lord and supported by an Ultimate Dreadnoughtcould only do so much. An Ultimate Dreadnought was still just a Dreadnought, incomparable to a Star-Annihilating Starship or a Star Sea Dominator.* *As for Song Chi, his thoughts were a whirlwind. If Scorching Suns analysis held true, this wouldnt bode well.* *The one slight relief was that the Immortal Qin Dynasty wouldnt touch ordinary high-rank resources or seize the Heavenly Disk Galaxys Star Domains or Floating Lands. Overall, the impact would be contained.* *Of course, the best safeguard would be aligning with a Domination-level power for protection, ensuring optimal benefits.* As thoughts raced within their minds, a towering, fiery red castle came into view on the distant horizon. Chapter 738 - 388: Immortal Clan and the False Immortal Clan Chapter 738: Chapter 388: Immortal Clan and the False Immortal Clan Fire Dragon Castle, also known as Flame Dragon Fortress, is the ancestral land of the Mitchell Family located within the Red Sun Floating Land. When it comes to the Mitchell Family, Gary Frandy and Zhou Li showed considerable interest, discussing it back and forth for quite some time. This allowed Song Chi to gain a clear understanding of this familys fundamental information. First, it shares some similarities with the Stark Family of the Yaohan Kingdom, as both are considered Pseudo-Immortal Families. According to the two beside him, the Mitchell Familys lineage originates from a pure-blood Flame Dragon at the Domination Level. Their fundamental secret technique revolves around the Flame Dragon State. Two millennia ago, a Sixth Rank Ultimate Fearless Captain of the Mitchell Family ascended to the Star-Annihilating Starship; later, after centuries of effort, he himself advanced into the Seventh Rank. It was since then that the Mitchell Family officially entered the ranks of the Immortal Clans. This marked their meteoric rise, with the familys power expanding geometrically. Even the kingdoms other Immortal Powers gave high regard to them, conceding half of their land in Red Sun Floating Land. Compared to the Stark Family of the Yaohan Kingdom, the foundation of the Mitchell Family far surpasses theirs. That earlier Star-Annihilating Starship Captain who ascended into the Seventh Rank presided over the clan for nearly ten thousand years before eventually falling during an Alien Star Domain exploration. With his disappearance, the influence of the Mitchell Family inevitably shrank rapidly. However, due to the ten millennia of accumulation beforehand, even though their territory in Red Sun Floating Land was reclaimed, the Mitchell Family remains the strongest force in this public region, without equal. Even the Zhendan Commerce Guild pales in comparison. Legend has it that the Mitchell Family has a Fearless Ship aboard which a Dominator-level living being has been enslaved. While this remains merely hearsay and has never been confirmed, it has been an unspoken deterrent to all outsiders coveting the Mitchell Familys assets for over ten thousand years. At this moment, Zhou Li happened to inquire about the matter. Fifth Brother, I swear my dad didnt tell me to ask thisIm purely curious. Does the Mitchell Family truly possess a Dominator-level enslaved creature? In response, Gary Frandy shook his head lightly. Im not sure about this either, but you need to understand: at the Dominator level, its not some random Seventh Rank-level enhanced enslavement component that can achieve enslavement. To enslave creatures across ranks, the enslavement component must itself be of a higher rank. In other words, a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship aiming to enslave a Seventh Rank Dominator would require an Eighth Rank enslavement component. And if the target were an Eighth-Order creature, then an enslavement component of Level 90 or higher would be required. Hearing this, Zhou Li and Song Chi exchanged a glance but said nothing further. *Deep down, however, their minds were somewhat stirred.* *From Garys account, they could imagine the terrifying difficulty involved.* *For an enslavement component to be enhanced to Eighth Rank, it would at minimum need to be a Golden Sanctuary Component. And to enhance a Golden Sanctuary Component to Eighth Rank, it would require an expensive amount of Seventh Rank and Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin.* *Beyond these challenges, isnt every Dominator creature in the Shattered Starry Sea a terrifying existence? Even if one fulfills all the prerequisites, completing enslavement would still be next to impossible.* *After all, as Gary stated, once creatures reach the Seventh Rank, their spiritual nature transitions from the Divine Thought State to the True Spirit State. To subjugate such beings? Thats harder than ascending to heaven!!* While the two were lost in thought, the convoy of floating vehicles arrived at the main entrance of Fire Dragon Castle. Song Chi looked out, and his gaze slightly sharpened. On either side of the castles grand entrance stood two towering, ten-thousand-meter-tall half-dragon humanoids with a fire attribute. Their entire bodies were crimson, continuously emanating immense heat, and the unrestrained pressure of Fifth-Order creatures radiated outward. Using Fifth Rank half-dragons as gatekeepersthe extravagance was undeniable. However, as the convoy was intercepted at the entrance, the moment the gatekeepers spotted the Zhendan Commerce Guild insignia on the floating vehicles, they immediately allowed passage. The procession of floating vehicles drove into the castle. Compared to the vehicles and warships parked outside the gate, the reputation of the Zhendan Commerce Guild clearly held far greater prestige. The floating vehicles soon arrived at the castles designated docking area. As Song Chi and his three companions stepped out, members of the Mitchell Family were already waiting with smiles to welcome them. Hey, Li... Leading the group was a middle-aged man named Joe Marshall, a legitimate successor of the previous generation of the Marshall Family. He was of the same generation as Zhou Li, and their relationship was very close. As soon as Joe spotted Zhou, he spread his arms wide for a hug. That was until he noticed Gary walking behind Zhou Li. Your Highness Gary, youre here too? As you folks would say, this truly brings unparalleled honor to todays Fire Dragon Banquet! Gary Frandy raised his head to greet the man. Joe Marshalls status was rather notable. Though presently only a Fourth Rank Torch Captain, he would immediately become a key figure in the Mitchell Family upon advancing to Fifth Rankit was necessary to show some respect. Under Joe Marshalls guidance, the group proceeded towards the castles grand hall. They hadnt arrived particularly early; by this time, the grand hall within Fire Dragon Castle was already bustling with people. Scanning the crowd, Song Chi quickly noticed an issue: this Fire Dragon Banquet was not, as he had initially imagined, an event organized by the younger generation. Shortly after entering the hall, he spotted several major figures whose mastery of the Guidance Technique reached the Fifth Rank level, as well as a notable presence of Sixth Rank Torch Captains. Chapter 739 - 388: Immortal Clan and the False Immortal Clan_2 Chapter 739: Chapter 388: Immortal Clan and the False Immortal Clan_2 However, these older Torch Captains were on a higher platform inside the hall, where the furniture was obviously more exquisite than that on the platform where the younger generation was located. Very soon, the small talk of a few people beside him solved this mystery for Song Chi. This Fire Dragon Banquet, held once every hundred years by the Mitchell Family, was originally meant to expand their social circle and thus maintain their position as a pseudo-Immortal Clan. Naturally, they would not only invite juniors at the Fourth Rank and below. With the prominent figure of Joe Michelle personally leading the way, Song Chi and the others naturally attracted quite a bit of attention within the great hall. Obscure conversations also arose: Who is that? To have Joe Michelle lead the way... Hmm, isnt that Ke Lin from the Ke Family? Since when did he receive such treatment? Isnt Ke Lin obviously a marginal figure? Do you see the one in the middle? Zhou Li from the Zhendan Commerce Guild. Theres also someone of even higher status, the red-haired man beside him. He is none other than His Highness Gary Frandy, the fifth son of the current king! ... As the group advanced, aside from Song Chi, who was mostly ignored due to his Third Rank Torch Captain status, Gary, Zhou Li, and others attracted quite a bit of discussion, which was exactly what Song Chi preferred. As they progressed, the four of them were finally led by Joe Michelle to a position closest to the higher platform inside, where only the legitimate succession sequence of the kingdoms strongest families were qualified to sit. Song Chi and the others benefited from Gary Frandys status. Soon after sitting down, Gary was called over to the area with the seniors seats. Gary Frandy, with neither arrogance nor humility, stepped onto the platform and quickly walked to the side of the central seat on that platform. The big shots on this platform were naturally also divided into different ranks, and the one who called Gary over was one of the most prestigious individuals in the entire castle hall. Nephew greets Third Uncle! Facing the man sitting in front of him, Gary bowed respectfully. This man was no outsider; he was the third brother of the current King of Frandy, the Kings Royal Duke, Sixth Rank Ultimate Dreadnought Captain, and the Tiger of the Frandy Dynasty, Amanda Frandy. Good lad, you were still in seclusion at the Incense Burning Palace yesterday. How did you suddenly return from the distant Star Gate today? Did you rush back from the Shaking Light Star Tower? Gary nodded respectfully. Although he was the kings son, he was not favored since childhood and was instead closer to this Third Uncle, whom he genuinely respected. Seeing Gary confirm, several people at the highest seat of prestige unintentionally glanced at the seats below where Song Chi and the others were seated. At this moment, Amanda Frandy suddenly spoke up: So, that little fellow is also a member of the Shaking Light Star Tower? Although his tone was extremely calm, his words clearly reached the ears of all the Torch Captains in the hall, and after speaking, his gaze also turned to Song Chi on the lower stage not far away. This action immediately attracted the attention of most guests in the entire hall, and the next second, hundreds to thousands of eyes converged entirely on Song Chi. At the seat, Song Chis expression did not change, sipping his drink unbothered, entirely unconcerned by the piercing gazes around him as though to see through him. *On the surface, he did not show any sign of change, but Song Chi felt greatly puzzled inside. It was obvious that Garys Third Uncle was deliberately putting him in the spotlight.* *It wasnt just Song Chi who felt this way; Gary was equally puzzled. He couldnt understand what his Third Uncles intentions were with this move.* However, before he could speak, a sudden sound of footsteps came from the entrance of the hall. Looking back, Gary instantly understood. He not only recognized the person coming in but also had a very deep impression of him. Medici Vladimir A core figure of another Immortal Clan, the Vladimir family in the Frandy Kingdom. This person was a big shot who did not get along with his Third Uncle and was even more formidable in strength. Following Medici Vladimir were two others, one being Loren Michelle, who acted as a guide and was a legitimate successor of the Mitchell Family from the previous generation, and the other was the key figure, one of the legitimate succession sequence in the current Vladimir family, the Third Rank Ultimate Torch Captain Feike Vladimir. Gary felt some headache. He instantly understood that his Third Uncle intended to use the Waking of Insects to cut down the other partys aggressiveness, colloquially known as giving them a slap in the face. Under the spotlight, with a polite smile, Medici Vladimir elegantly walked onto the high platform inside. Looking at the figure opposite, Gary seemed to feel the chilling coldness emanating from his Third Uncle behind him. Just as he was preparing to retreat a step, a familiar voice sounded in his ear. Gary, what would it take for that little fellow from the Shaking Light Star Tower to act? This voice could only be heard by him, and Gary also knew that once his Third Uncle spoke in this tone, it meant that there was no room for negotiation. While he was having a headache, a flash of inspiration struck his mind. Antimatter Energy Source, Third Uncle, if you bring that out, that kid will definitely act! ... Song Chi felt like he had an illusion, feeling that Garys gaze seemed somewhat evasive when he returned to his seat. Although he was still chatting with Zhou Li, Song Chi couldnt shake the feeling that something was off. Before he could think any further, a few people approached from behind. Li, Your Highness, youre all here... Behind them, Loren Michelle, with a beaming smile, led the way alongside Feike Vladimir and sat down at the seat adjacent to where Song Chi and the others were seated. It was clear that the relationship between the two sides wasnt too friendly, as they just nodded to each other without further conversation. After a while, a burst of joyful exclamations came from behind again, accompanied by the sound of small footsteps, and then Song Chi caught a faint whiff of fragrance passing by. When he turned around again, two girls were already standing before Gary. Fifth Uncle, youre here too. Didnt you always refuse to come to the previous two banquets... After a brief exchange among the three, Gary soon introduced Song Chi. These two girls at the Third Rank level, the more lively one was named Elisa Frandy, the current heir of the Frandy Kingdom, and the youngest daughter of Garys older brother. Similarly, standing beside Elisa was the slim-figured Christa Michelle, a legitimate successor of the current Mitchell family, whose relationship with Elisa had always been very good. In terms of hierarchy, these two were also peers with Song Chi, not differing much in age. After a few greetings among the three, the Fire Dragon Banquet, held by the Fire Dragon Castle, finally formally commenced. Midway, a choir and dance troupe entered the room one after another, bringing additional festivities to the entire banquet. After all this, the most critical part of the banquet, the Fire Dragon Banquet segment, commenced. During this segment, Song Chi witnessed what true luxury meant. Each seat was served multiple sumptuous dishes, truly featuring dragon liver and phoenix gallbladder, along with delicacies from land and sea. Even the fruits on the table were Spirit Fruits that could aid the practice of the Guidance Technique. In the middle, a few Torch Captains even experienced breakthroughs in their Guidance Technique. However, this had no effect on Song Chi because his Guidance Technique had long reached the peak of lv39, and the Fourth Rank bottleneck was not something easily broken. Gentlemen, ladies, next is the most crucial delicacy of our Michelle Fire Dragon Banquet. Please enjoy! From the high platform inside the hall, the current head of the Mitchell Family spoke loudly, causing cheers to erupt below. All the guests knew that the most precious Blood Dragon Paste was next. It was said that this delicacy was refined through multiple rounds, using the blood and flesh essence of many High Rank Pureblood Giant Dragons, possessing enormous effects of enhancing the physique. Song Chi was equally full of anticipation for this. If the Blood Dragon Pastes effect was truly that strong, it might help his subsequent bloodline baptism compatibility reach 80 points or more. Soon, countless maids came into the hall carrying servings of Blood Dragon Paste. Although each serving was not much, the pure aroma it carried was incomparable. With one mouthful of Blood Dragon Paste, the flavor lingered in his mouth. Then, a surge of abundant heat gushed from his stomach, finally flowing into his limbs and bones. Song Chi narrowed his eyes slightly. He could feel his physique rapidly enhancing. Chapter 740 - 389: As You Wish Chapter 740: Chapter 389: As You Wish This Blood Dragon Paste was just as Gary had mentioned before, truly beyond reproach. However, Song Chi sighed because the amount was too little. Additionally, since he had already taken many resources for strengthening his physique in the past, this small portion of Blood Dragon Paste had a very limited effect on enhancing his body. About this, although he showed no unusual expression outwardly, he couldnt help feeling somewhat disappointed deep down. At that moment, Gary leaned closer to him and whispered in his ear, Feeling unsatisfied is normal, if you want more Blood Dragon Paste, it all depends on your own ability from here on out! Song Chi: ??? Song Chi was puzzled, but the next moment, the voice from the high platform quickly provided him with an answer. Ladies and gentlemen, as always, my Mitchell Family will contribute another box of Blood Dragon Paste as the prize for the last combat segment of this banquet... Upon hearing this, Song Chi understood that there was always a combat segment at the end of every Fire Dragon Banquet. The production of Blood Dragon Paste was never easy, and for the Mitchell Family to offer a small portion to each attendee was already quite generous. But if one wanted more, they would have to fight for it on the stage. Of course, this segment was only open to Third Rank Torch Captains, somewhat an indirect investment from the Mitchell Family for their most excellent juniors. Although it required combat, the Blood Dragon Paste was still provided by the Mitchell Family, and the eventual victor should remember to be grateful to the Mitchell Family in their hearts. With this statement, several Third Rank Torch Captains down below were already gearing up, eager to take the stage and try their luck. But then another voice was heard. Its not fair to always let the Mitchell family provide the prize, so let me personally add something as well. As she spoke, Amanda Frandy produced two palm-sized crystal stones. These are two Antimatter Energy Crystals, also quite rare items. As Amanda Frandy made her contribution, several Sixth Rank powerhouses seated with her naturally could not remain without responding. Soon, several prizes were brought forth, among them Medici Vladimir contributed a Low Level Space Law Crystal, adding even more value to the competition. Crack Crack Crack! The sound of mechanical gears turning resonated in the hall, and to everyones amazement, a mechanical platform with a diameter of a kilometer suddenly lowered from above. Inside the platform, the voice of the Mitchell Family Head resonated once again. Todays theme is celebration; lets skip the warship bombardment. For this battle, no participant should summon warships or use any capabilities of their flagships; this battle will solely belong to the Torch Captains! Suddenly, the whole hall was abuzz. A battle between captains? This was indeed unexpected. Even Song Chi furrowed his brow subconsciously. If it was a battle of warships, he feared no one, but the thought of fighting personally made him hesitant. Yet thinking of the Blood Dragon Paste, the Antimatter Energy Crystals, and the Low Level Space Law Crystal, his gaze became resolute. After all, he had to give it a try. It wasnt long before the first Third Rank Torch Captain ascended the mechanical combat platform. According to Zhou Li, this person was the legitimate heir from a Ducal Mansion of the Frandy Kingdom. And what was a Kingdoms Ducal Mansion? It was a force with a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship at its disposal! When the second participant took the stage, the battle between the two Third Rank Torch Captains erupted instantly. This second person was also a legitimate heir from another Sixth Rank power, and both of them pursued the Law of Fire. To ordinary spectators, the two combatants wielding flame swords seemed well-matched, but through Song Chis double pupils, it was entirely different. Under his enhanced vision, Song Chi could discern a substantial difference in their Comprehension Degree of the Law of Fire; one had reached about 0.7% while the other was only at 0.6%. Although the difference was only 0.1%, whether it was the Might under the Law Enhancement, the proficiency of using the Law, or the effects after activating secret techniques, the disparities were significant, and naturally, the one with a Comprehension Degree of 0.7% in the Law of Fire was the first to claim victory. In the following moments, one after another, over a hundred Third Rank Torch Captains took the stage, but none stood out excessively; the strongest in Law Comprehension barely reached just over 0.8%. At that time, a voice suddenly came from behind Gary. It was the indomitable Elisa Frandy, who took the initiative to step onto the mechanical platform herself. For a moment, the entire castle hall fell eerily silent. As the princess of the Kingdom and the gem in the palm of the entire Kingdom, although her strength was not weak with over 1% in Law Comprehension, who would dare to challenge her on stage? Should any mishap occur, what then? In the end, it was Duke Ackerman Frandy who spoke up, which led the reluctant Princess Elisa to step down. However, her act seemed to ignite a fuse. Successively, legitimate heirs of first-rate and super first-rate powers of the Kingdom began to take the stage. These participants all had Law Comprehensions typically above 1%. Roar roar roar! Above the high platform, the illusory shadow of a colossal beast made entirely of Fire Attribute Laws roared skyward, resembling a mythical Flame Dragon. At this moment, on the mechanical platform, the battle was between Christa from the Mitchell Family and another legitimate heir of another super-first-rate power of the Kingdom. With the foundational secret technique Flame Dragon State of the Mitchell Family enhancing her, the opponent could no longer withstand Christa Michelles ferocious assault and was ultimately blasted off the mechanical platform. Yes! In the hall, guests cheered; the duel was indeed spectacular. Christa Michelles comprehension of the Law of Fire had already exceeded 1.5%, making her technique, Flame Dragon State, extremely potent. As this duel ended, only a few guests in the entire hall had yet to participate. At that moment, the gaze of every guest in the hall suddenly shifted to Feike Vladimir, who had stood up on his own. Ignoring the stares of the crowd, the legitimate heir to the true Immortal Clan of the kingdom clenched the Spectral Energy flames around him, and the next second, he dramatically leaped up. Thud! A dull thud was heard as the legitimate heir of the Immortal Clan landed on the mechanical platform. Please enlighten me! Across from him, Christa, who had become solemn the moment Feike Vladimir stepped onto the mechanical platform, initiated the conversation, but the attitude of the Immortal Clans heir seemed somewhat condescending. Enlighten? Perhaps not quite! Christa furrowed her eyebrows slightly, taking a moment to understand his remark. Below, loud cheering from Elisa could be heard. Christa, go for it! Soon, a signal sound came from the side, indicating the official start of the duel. Christa, fully focused, immediately summoned the ethereal Law Flame Dragon again. Aware of her opponents identity, she dared not underestimate him. Only when she was fully enveloped by the phantom of the conjured Law Flame Dragon did Christa slightly relax. At the same time, she raised the red flame longsword in her hand, believing she had made the most suitable response. However, upon seeing the fiery giant snake condensed atop Feikes headmore solid and larger than her own Law Flame Dragonher clear pupils briefly flashed with the shadow of vertical pupils, a momentary lapse. Feike Vladimir, enveloped entirely by flames, seemed to dissolve on the spot, and all the guests in the great hall saw a fiery long snake piercing through the platform; the next second, Christa was sent flying back. Eventually caught by Elisa, disbelief still filled her eyes. On the other hand, at the center of the high platform, the head of the Mitchell Family shook his head gently. Shes still lacking in battle experience, daring to look directly at the Fire Cotton Snake initially... Hearing this, a Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captain from the side explained: You say that, but the Fire Cotton Snake is among the top three Starry Sky Behemoths of the Fire Attribute. Their Fire Cotton eyes are always unexpectedly defensive. Were all so; how much more so for the younger generation? Someone added: Medici, congratulations. It seems the Vladimir Family has produced another prodigy. Judging by the Law of Fire comprehension degree, it must not be less than 2%! This flattery brought a smile to the face of this core figure of the Vladimir Family, darkening the expression of Amanda Frandy nearby for a good while. Several seconds later, seeing no other challenger coming forward, the Fourth Rank Torch Ship Captain from the Mitchell Family took charge: Are there any more challengers? If no one enters the platform in the next 10 seconds, the victory of this duel will belong to Feike Vladimir. Oh! As soon as these words were uttered, they instantly caused an outcry throughout the entire hall. ... Do you want to try? If you really dont want to, I can take you away, and no one will say anything! By his side, Gary spoke softly, although his low tone still drew the gaze of Zhou Li, Ke Lin, Elisa, and others. Before Song Chi could reply, Feikes indifferent voice from the mechanical platform preempted him. Come up then. This is the battle everyone here has been expecting, isnt it? It will also give me a chance to see what the official members of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall are made of! His words didnt specify anyone, but all the guests in the hall turned their gaze to the same spot, everyone keenly aware whom Feike Vladimir from the platform referred to. As you wish! Song Chi didnt say much else, as four calm words left his lips. The next moment, a slight spacetime fluctuation passed under his feet, and in the blink of an eye, his figure had appeared on the mechanical platform. One on the left and one on the right, both men stood on opposite sides of the platform. Though no one spoke, the entire castle hall could vaguely see the sparks flying between their gazes. The Space Law, huh... truly formidable youth! Watching the abundance of Space Law power surrounding Song Chi on the mechanical combat platform, the Mitchell Family Head and several Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captains couldnt help but exclaim. Even Medici Vladimir, ever so elegant, had ripples in his eyes. Hiss, hiss, hiss! Flames spread, baking the upper airspace of the entire castle hall with boundless high temperature, and in this domain of flames stood an enormous Law Flame Giant Snake. It was the Vladimir Familys fundamental secret technique Fire Snake Form that had condensed into the massive Fire Cotton Snake. Across this domain of flames, a severely warped space crackled with dark, sharp fractures, and similarly immense, an ethereal Dragon Whale swam and chanted. It was the Law Dragon Whale, condensed by Song Chis secret technique Dragon Whale State. At this moment, a considerable whirlwind had risen in the entire castle hall, born from the collision of the two domains of Law powers. Chapter 741 - 390: [Shenxia Dynasty] Chapter 741: Chapter 390: [Shenxia Dynasty] Whale? What kind of starry sky behemoth is this? As far as I know of whale-like behemoths, the long-finned phantom whales, the returning void whales, the golden horn giant whales... none of these seem to match. After Song Chi summoned the Law Dragon Whale, the guests below began to speculate about the origins of the core secret technique he had activated. However, no one was able to hit the nail on the head. It wasnt that the crowd lacked knowledge; after all, those who attended the Fire Dragon Banquet all possessed powers with Fifth Rank battleships at their command, so their insights were not lacking. The main reason was the scarcity of Dragon Spine Tyrant Whales compared to the aforementioned types of starry sky behemoth. Nonetheless, not everyone was clueless about the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale; a few old captains who had lived for thousands of years still sat on the high platforms, and a number of direct descendants from top-notch powers below recognized the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale at a glance. If Im not mistaken, this should be the Dragon Whale State from the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale lineage, right? Gary watched the standoff unfolding on the mechanical arena quietly, while Zhou Lis voice reached his ears. As a top-tier power within the Frandy Kingdom, the Zhendan Commerce Guild naturally had records of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale. The mention of Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale lit up the eyes of Elisa, Christa, Ke Lin, and the others nearby. The memory they had of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale, though not deeply ingrained, came flooding back at Zhou Lis prompting. The Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale, a type of starry sky behemoth, strictly speaking, wasnt classified under any attribute-based rankings, as it possessed extraordinary talents in both space and light attributes. Because of this, it was not widely known among the starry sky civilizations. If forced to compare it with those ranked starry sky behemoths, it would by no means be weaker than those in the top three of various attribute rankings. So it is such a behemoth. It seems we also have a family within the Frandy Kingdom that inherits the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale lineage. Theyve only received an unmastered Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale lineage, so their fame is insignificant, Ke Lin murmured softly to the side. Soon after, the lively Elisa remarked, I think I heard my royal mother mention it. The most reputed Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale lineage within our Torch Human Civilization seems to belong to the Fu Yao Pei Family from the Shenxia Dynasty. Thats an Overlord Level force with an Eighth Rank Torch Captain! Its just unknown which family your friend belongs to, Uncle Gary, Elisas comment piqued everyones interest as they looked expectantly at Gary for his response. However, Gary Frandy simply shook his head. Who can be sure? Not to mention the other Four Great Empires and the hundreds of kingdoms under them, even inside the Shenxia Dynasty, there is more than just the Fu Yao Pei Family with a Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale lineage. Indeed, the Shenxia Dynasty is the strongest among the Four Great Super Empires of Torch Humanity. It has nearly forty kingdoms under its rule, with territories spanning nearly three billion light-years, housing countless forces! Elisa said solemnly, losing her usual playful demeanor. As they spoke, an abrupt change occurred on the mechanical combat platform above. Although the domain of flame created by Feike Vladimirs Law of Fire had a significantly larger coverage, almost occupying sixty percent of the air space above the entire castle hall, as it collided with the space domain Song Chi had condensed, which occupied only forty percent, it couldnt gain any advantage and could only maintain equilibrium. Feike knew that this was due to the special nature of Space Law, so even though Song Chis Spatial Law Comprehension Degree was inferior to his own Law of Fire, he could still put up a fight. Realizing this, both men decided almost simultaneously to attack. If they could not determine a winner through a clash of laws, they would choose a more direct approach. Hiss hiss hiss! Roar roar roar! The Fire Snake Dragon Whale and the Law Dragon Whale roared together, and the next second, both Law creatures dashed out as virtual shadows. Sizzle... The sound of Law entities colliding echoed throughout the castle hall. The Dragon Whale and Fire Snake clashed, and immediately intense energy shockwaves, centered at the collision point of the two Law beings, surged outward in all directions. For a moment, the entire hall was surrounded by fierce winds, and under the successive energy shocks, those Torch Captains of the Third Rank even felt their skin sting from the blast. Those of the Second Rank Torch Captains already had wounds on their bodies, some with traces of blood. It was hard to imagine that this was the combat fluctuations caused by two Third Rank Torch Captains without summoning their Torch warships. Noticing this, Family Head Michelle made a sweeping gesture, and soon four transparent energy shields appeared surrounding the entire mechanical combat platform. With this energy barrier, the combat aftermath derived from the Law clash between Song Chi and Feike Vladimir could no longer affect the other guests in the hall. As the Law Dragon Whale collided with the Law Fire Snake, Song Chi and Feike down below were also engaged in combat. Bang bang bang! The robust bodies resulting from three rounds of Life Sublimation enabled both men to produce a series of dull thuds with each bodily collision. Boom! Their fists, wrapped in Spectral Energy, collided once more, and after a grunt, both men stepped back several paces. Feikes expression was grave. Although he had never underestimated Song Chi, a member of the Shaking Light Star Tower, the brief physical encounter heightened his regard for his opponent to the highest level. Chapter 742 - 390: [Shenxia Dynasty]_2 Chapter 742: Chapter 390: [Shenxia Dynasty]_2 He had never imagined that his physique, which he took pride in for being capable of the Twenty Uses With One Mind, would not have any advantage in Song Chis hands. Instead, he felt as though he was being suppressed in return. Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated. A flash of Ghost Light flickered between his eyebrows, and in the next second, the entire hall was filled with silver light. To the astonished gaze of the guests below, his hand now held a long saber shimmering with silver light. It was no wonder the guests lost their composure; a Silver Legendary Oddity weapon was an existence that, even among a common Sixth Rank power, could be the foundation of a clan, and was usually traded through secret channels for other Strange Objects of the same Rank that could be converted into Warship components. It was only a family with tens of thousands of years of heritage like the Vladimir Immortal Clan that could afford to give such Rank-appropriate Strange Objects to their direct descendants as weapons. In an instant, the situation on the stage changed dramatically, and all the guests eyes turned to Song Chi on the other side. A Silver Legendary Oddity weapon was enough to determine the outcome of this battle if Song Chi could not produce a weapon of the same Rank. However, at that moment, a flash of Ghost Light flickered from Song Chis forehead, and a silver light just as dazzling erupted a second time in the castles great hall. The Silver Dragon Spear was summoned forth. The appearance of the Silver Dragon Spear incited even more enthusiastic shouts from the grand hall. Clang, clang, clang! The sound of the saber and spear clashing echoed; Feikes long saber was enveloped by the Power of Flame Laws, and Song Chis Silver Dragon Spear was covered with Spatial Laws. Bolstered by the Third Rank Peak Spectral Energy, the energy intensity from their confrontation even reached the Fourth Rank Level. In an instant, as though with a tacit understanding, the two on the mechanical stage both retreated rapidly after their weapons collided once more. Why keep this up? How about we decide the outcome with one move? Feike spoke up first. Song Chi didnt need to respond. As his words fell, rolling flames began to rise around him. The orange-red flames rapidly converged until they formed several small shadows of Fire Cotton Snakes. Upon the stage, the elder Torch Ship Captains recognized the move immediately. Thats... Cottonflame Boiling Sea? To think that even this secret technique has been mastered. Medici, another devilish genius has emerged from your Vladimir Family! Cottonflame Boiling Sea, a High Rank secret technique of extraordinary might within the Vladimir Family, capable of boiling seas and scorching skies when fully mastered. Hearing this, Medici merely smiled without saying a word. Looking back to Song Chi on the mechanical combat platform, seeing his opponent activate an unknown Attack method, his reaction was just as quick. Lifting his Silver Dragon Spear, the tip of the spear gathered an incredibly sharp Ruins Spear Glow at a rapid pace. Shortly after, the sky filled with mini Fire Cotton Snakes suddenly burst. The Flame Energy in the grand halls airspace increased manifold; under this assault, the Space Law Area surrounding the Law Dragon Whale could hardly resist anymore, being completely suppressed by the opposing giant Fire Cotton Snakes Flame Domain. An infinite sea of fire surged toward Song Chi below. Even after suppressing the Law Dragon Whale, the giant Fire Cotton Snakes eyes sank with increased intensity, suddenly fixing its gaze on Song Chis true self below. If it were anyone else, they would be affected by such a gaze; even becoming briefly delirious would be a mild reaction. But through the addition of his Double Pupils, Song Chi merely felt a slight tingling in his mind and no further impact. Facing the boundless sea of fire rushing from above, he had no time to think too much; he swung his Silver Dragon Spear in a one hundred eighty-degree arc. Swoosh! A supreme Ruins Spear Glow tore through the sea of fire, aimed directly at Feike Vladimir at the heart of the inferno. Feikes face showed shock as he sensed the daunting Power of Annihilation within the Ruins Glow. Cottonflame Boiling Sea, suppress for me! With his thoughts moving, the boundless sea of fire stopped spreading towards Song Chi and began to quickly condense, transforming into numerous Fire Cotton Snakes that lunged at the invading Ruins Glow. One by one, mini Fire Cotton Snakes were annihilated by the Ruins Glow; and with their desperate blocking, the Ruins Glow gradually lost force until it completely dissipated mere meters away from Feike. Again! Across the fiery sea, Song Chis eyes were swiftly swirling with the Power of Laws, and he once again raised the Silver Dragon Spear in his hand, gathering for the second time the Ruins Spear Glow at the tip of the spear. On the opposite side, Feike was doing the same. This was the advantage of secret techniques: as long as your own strength and the Power of Laws you controlled could sustain it, secret techniques could be cast infinitely without the need for buffering like a warships components. Humming vibrations filled the air! Spatial fluctuations appeared, and although the method of condensing was the same, this time Song Chi chose a completely different attack method. After condensing the second Ruins Spear Glow, the leftover Energy of the Space Law circulated around him, enveloping his body and disappearing into the void, leaving only a residual image in his original place. Entering the Flame Domain, Song Chi found the effectiveness of his Flash Escape significantly weakened by the Power of the Space Law, which greatly affected his blitz tactics. Using this gap in time, Feike once again gathered a dense swarm of Fire Cotton Snakes. These numerous mini Fire Cotton Snakes converged between the two, aiming to block Song Chis approach. At the same time, Song Chi also felt the terrifying scorching power conveyed by the surrounding air. Beneath this dreadful flame, his entire body turned red, and his skin stingingly hot, a sign that his body couldnt withstand the endless roasting. In comparison, the corners of Feike Vladimirs mouth were turning upward as Song Chis approach presented him with an opportunity for a killing blow. Under his control, a massive Fire Cotton Serpent that had completely suppressed the Law Dragon Whale suddenly became apparent. The next second, all the Flame Energy overflowing from the apparition of the giant serpent sank down, merging entirely into the infinite mini Fire Cotton Snakes of the Cottonflame Boiling Sea secret technique. At this moment, the air above the entire castle hall seemed to be boiling, with countless furious mini Fire Cotton Snakes roaring towards the void where Song Chi had vanished. One could imagine that if these violent mini Fire Cotton Snakes were to explode en masse nearby, even Song Chi, hidden within the spatial void, would be severely injured in an instant. Just when everyone thought the battle was about to determine a victor, a spatial rift suddenly emerged within the boundless heatwaves above the grand hall, tiny strands of starlight projecting through the crack. Almost in the blink of an eye, this rift expanded infinitely, until a miniature star emerged from within, revealing its form. Shaking Light Star Descends! Below, Gary Frandy uttered these four words, a smile on his face. For Zhou Li and others, who were not unfamiliar with the fundamental secret technique of the Shaking Light Star Tower, their hearts were instinctively uplifted. With this, counting the Dragon Whale State and the previously used Ruins Spear Glow secret technique, Song Chi had now revealed the third secret technique. Just based on this, even if he ultimately lost this duel, no one would have anything to say. On the mechanical platform above, as the Shaking Light Star projection appeared and the scattering starlight restricted them, the dense shooting speed of the violent Fire Cotton Snakes abruptly slowed down, while the aura from Song Chi hidden within the space surged suddenly. Between the increase and decrease, Song Chis Flash Escape speed shot up explosively. In an inconceivable trajectory, he instantly evaded the encirclement of all the mini Fire Cotton Snakes. Whoosh! By the time everyone in the hall regained a clear view of the situation, Song Chi, wielding the Silver Dragon Spear, was already standing close to Feike, with the spear tip just tens of centimeters away from Feikes neck. The faint Ruins Spear Glow gathering at the tip of the spear almost split Feikes head entirely open. However, Song Chi ultimately knew restraint and did not truly deal a mortal blow, stopping at the final moment. Good! Shaking Light, Shaking Light! ... Below, within the grand hall, enthusiastic cheers had begun to resound. What the guests didnt know was that at that moment, Song Chi was enveloped by an indescribable mighty power. Although he originally didnt intend to kill, this mysterious force was the first to envelop him, rendering him unable to move at this moment. Chapter 743 - 391: Full of Harvests Chapter 743: Chapter 391: Full of Harvests Enough, should the younger generation still not know their limits? Medici, youve gone a bit too far! On the raised platform inside the grand hall, Amanda Frandy spoke with sarcasm while she gracefully waved her hand, dispersing the energy that Medici Vladimir had conjured up with a mighty surge of Spectral Energy. It wasnt until then that Song Chi on the mechanical platform snapped out of his rigid state, although he showed no signs of oddity. He retracted the Silver Dragon Spear and then cupped his hands in a fist towards Feike Vladimir, who was still slightly dazed. At that moment, Feike Vladimir finally composed himself and, swallowing his pride, returned the gesture to Song Chi. Admitting inferiority in skills was not shameful. A momentary defeat meant little; he had confidence in himself. Seeing his response, Song Chi instinctively glanced sideways. Compared to the renowned Medici Vladimir, this man better fit his first impression of a legitimate successor from the Immortal Clan. To take it easy and bravely acknowledge ones shortcomings, wasnt that the quality a legitimate successor should possess? Thinking so, his gaze inadvertently swept over the Ultimate Fearless Captain from the Vladimir Family below before quickly retracting it, seemingly unintentional. Behind him, a Fourth Rank Arbiter from the Mitchell Family spoke up. I declare the winner of this match from Shaking Light Star Tower, Waking of Insects. Are there any other challengers? After witnessing the spectacular duel, naturally, no other Third Rank Torch Captains dared to present themselves embarrassingly on stage, and Song Chi unsurprisingly secured the final victory of the Fire Dragon Banquets competition segment. Simultaneously, a generous box of Blood Dragon Paste, two Antimatter Source Crystals, one Low Level Space Law Crystal, and all other prizes were delivered to his hands. Even after Song Chi returned to the seats where Gary and others were located, the guests in the grand hall hadnt shifted their focus from the incredible fight earlier. Not bad, you didnt disgrace the Shaking Light Star Tower, Gary said with a brilliant smile that he couldnt hide, patting Song Chis shoulder firmly. Song Chi responded with a smile. Then Elisa instinctively leaned over. Initially, she had no interest in the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower, but the fight genuinely impressed the young princess. Of course, under Song Chis Double Pupils, her subtle longing for the box of Blood Dragon Paste in his hands was easily captured. After some thought, Song Chi evenly split the box of Blood Dragon Paste into two portions, keeping one for his own physical enhancement and giving the other to the young princess. At first, the young princess was a bit coy and embarrassed, but her little schemes couldnt escape Gary, a Fourth Rank Torch Captain. After Gary nodded, she happily accepted the half-box of Blood Dragon Paste. As for why Song Chi did this, it was simple. First, there was a limit to how much one type of resource could enhance a physique; half a box of Blood Dragon Paste was already sufficient for the full effect. Secondly, his participation in this Fire Dragon Banquet was entirely reliant on Garys influence, and he could tell that Gary was quite fond of his niece Elisa, so this was a way of returning the favor. As the final duel concluded, the Fire Dragon Banquet also came to its close, and it wasnt long before the event ended. When leaving Fire Dragon Castle, Song Chi declined Gary and Zhou Lis attempts to keep him; both had many matters to attend to, and he was about to head to Yaohan Kingdom. Given his new acquisitions, it was best he returned to Dragon Spine Continent sooner. Insisting on accompanying him, Gary walked with him once more through the large distance Star Gate back to Shaking Light Star Tower, and soon after, they both signed off. ... In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, at the open stall area. The docked Cangqiong was radiantly aglow at this moment. Initially a vivid red, the glow had transformed into an even more dazzling silver. Finally ascended, then, lets see what changes have occurred to the Silver Quality Neutron Star Core Armor attributes! Upon returning, Song Chi first entered the Ruins Market and then fused the newly acquired Neutron Star Remnants into the Neutron Star Core Armor. With the integration of the third Neutron Star Remnants, the Neutron Star Core Armor officially ascended from red to silver. Neutron Star Core Armor lv59 Quality: Silver Feature: Neutron Star Fission Feature 2: Neutron Star Core Pulse Feature 3: Extra 238% increase in Armor Protection Value Feature 4: Neutron Link Consumption: 1470/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 5.81 billion No need for charging and buffering Upgrade Requirement: 50 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, 1 strand of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, 500000 Spectral Energy Points, 250 Titanium Crystals, 120 Law Stones {Neutron Star Fission: Consumes 300000 Spectral Energy Points, temporarily transforms the warship into a miniature Neutron Star form to resist external attacks, duration 5 minutes, cooldown 8 hours.} {Neutron Star Core Pulse: The armor layer transformed by the Neutron Star Core contains endless pulse energy. When the warship is damaged, this infinite pulse energy wave continuously repairs the Warship Armor and the Shipborne Energy Shield every 10s by 8% armor layer, every 20s restores 8% Energy Shield Shield Value.} {Neutron Link: Consumes 200000 Spectral Energy Points, links up to 10 warships within a 100 km range. The linked warships have their Warship Armor Protection Value increased by 50%, and both the Energy Shield Protection Value and Shield Value increased by 50%, lasting 5 hours, cooldown 720 hours.} Chapter 744 - 391: Bountiful Harvest_2 Chapter 744: Chapter 391: Bountiful Harvest_2 After reviewing the attributes of the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component now upgraded to Silver Quality, a bright light shone in Song Chis eyes. Compared to the previous [Neutron Star Core Armor], the attributes of the armor at Silver Quality had clearly received a substantial boost. First, the duration of the Neutron Star Fission feature had been significantly extended, and the cooldown time had been reduced from the original 12 hours to 8 hours. The Neutron Star Core Pulse feature had increased from repairing 5% to 8% per use, and, combined with the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component, the effect could be said to have undergone a qualitative change. As for the last feature, Neutron Link, it was a group feature that might not seem very useful in ordinary times but would be immensely effective in small fleet battles. Especially in the upcoming grand pioneer wars, having this feature would ensure the safety of all loved ones to the greatest extent, even in sudden emergencies. Song Chi was extremely satisfied with the overall attributes of this component. However, at this moment, he couldnt help but think of another matter; he was curious whether Silver Legend Quality was the limit for the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component. Could it continue to absorb other Neutron Star Remnants and evolve further? No sooner had this thought emerged that it took root deep in his heart, unable to be dispelled. However, it was clear that he wouldnt be able to verify this anytime soon, as obtaining new Neutron Star Remnants would obviously take a while. After checking the [Neutron Star Core Armor], Song Chi turned his attention to the two Antimatter Energy Crystals in his hand. He seriously suspected Gary and his uncle had said something, but it didnt matter to him; what was important was that the two Antimatter Energy Crystals were now in his possession. He strode over to the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] component and placed both crystals directly onto the Golden Component. Then a miraculous scene unfolded before his eyes; the two Antimatter Energy Crystals gradually merged into the Golden Engine right under his watch. After the two Antimatter Energy Crystals completely disappeared, Song Chi opened the components attribute panel out of curiosity, and his expression froze entirely. Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine lv59 Quality: Gold ... {Antimatter Source Evolution: This engine can slowly evolve by devouring high-purity Antimatter Sources. Once a certain amount of Antimatter Source is absorbed, the quality of this engine will be upgraded beyond Gold (Note: Once evolved to the limit, this feature can transform into a brand new feature) [Current engine is evolving, please continue to input more Antimatter Source...]} Thats right, after devouring two Antimatter Energy Crystals, there was no change to the attributes of the Golden Engine, only an addition of currently evolving, please continue to input more Antimatter Source to the Antimatter Source Evolution feature. Regarding this, Song Chi opened his mouth to speak but ended up saying nothing. It made sense, after all, it was a Golden Sanctuary Component; how could it evolve so easily? Without dwelling further on this matter, Song Chi closed the attribute panel before him and took out the half-box of Blood Dragon Paste. In the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, after swallowing the entire half-box of Blood Dragon Paste, Song Chi sat down on the spot and began to refine the effects with all his might. Within the surging heat, his physique was continuously improving. Half an hour later, when Song Chi stepped out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room again, his clothes were completely soaked with sweat. First, he returned to Green Moon Manor to freshen up, and when he returned to the Ruins Market, he headed straight for the [Bloodline Baptism Altar] impatiently. He had experienced a considerable enhancement to his physique and was somewhat eager to see how high his Bloodline Baptism Compatibility would be. Genetic Bloodline Talent: 67 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 81 Only 81 points... Song Chi believed that the Blood Dragon Paste had significantly improved his physique, but to his surprise, it only just reached the level of Intermediate Bloodline Baptism, giving him a sudden realization that it might be very difficult to meet the requirements for Advanced Bloodline Baptism at the Third Rank stage. The foundation of the Starry Sea Human Race was laid out here; after reaching such a level, it had become incredibly difficult to improve further. Song Chi was very clear that if all the resources he had used recently to strengthen his physique were applied to a Deep Sea Naga or some kind of two-headed hyena-lycanthrope, the compatibility with the bloodline baptism would probably have broken through 90 points long ago. Thinking of this, he shook his head lightly and stopped dwelling on the thought. He just hoped that the effect of this Intermediate Bloodline Baptism would be somewhat better. As he thought so, a thick blood mist had already begun to emerge on the stone platform. As time passed, this blood mist began to surge crazily into his body. Ten minutes later, as the blood mist dissipated, the figure of Song Chi, standing on the Baptism Altar, became visible again. It was evident that his entire body was resisting the onslaught, and sweat had once again drenched his clothes. Compared to the Primary Bloodline Baptism, the oppression that had to be endured during this Intermediate Baptism was visibly stronger by countless times. However, Song Chis focus at this moment was not on these aspects. When his gaze returned to the Baptism Altar, his eyes hardened. Genetic Bloodline Talent: 70 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 81 This Intermediate Bloodline Baptism had only increased his Genetic Bloodline Talent from 67 to 70 and had not brought his Bloodline Talent into the ranks of the high-level creatures of the Starry Sea. It would be false to say he was not disappointed. But after the initial disappointment, Song Chi quickly came to terms with it. He had actually anticipated this; it was the most normal outcome, albeit with a glimmer of hope. The objective of the Intermediate Bloodline Baptism was originally the second tier of beings (31C50), which could be raised to the third tier (51C70), and Song Chis inherent Genetic Lineage Value was already high within the third tier prior to the baptism. So, going from 67 to 70 was already quite good; breaking through to 71 points was always highly unlikely. The reason Deguen was able to break through to the fourth tier with the help of Intermediate Bloodline Baptism was because he was at the peak of the third tier, only separated by a thin layer from the high-level life forms of the Starry Sea. Taking a deep breath, Song Chi forced himself not to dwell on it any longer. Right now, with only a few days left before the official journey to Yaohan Kingdom, he still needed to prepare meticulously. Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, several days had gone by. At the foot of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain on the Dragon Spine Continent. Today was the day to set out for the Yaohan Kingdom. At the base of the mountain, the White Jade Square, stood the Immovable Ming King, the Prime Ancestors ship. It waited quietly until Song Chi and Song Ze both arrived, and then the Immovable Ming King Battleship soared into the sky. Song Chi and the others did not pilot their own flagships but directly boarded the Immovable Ming King. The journey to the Yaohan Kingdom covered hundreds of thousands of light-years, and although it would pass through several Star Gate transmission stations, most of the distance would still need to be covered by jumping through space via the battleship. By comparison, neither Cang Qiong nor Song Zes flagship came close to the jump capabilities of the Immovable Ming King. The Immovable Ming King Battleship could jump at least twelve hundred light-years in a single attempt. With two jump devices used alternately, the speed of travel was quite fast. They did not head for the Duchy Capital Star Domain; the other families had already set off earlier, and the Song Family was the last to depart. The first stop for the Immovable Ming King was the Golden Taurus Star Domain in the Duchys Western Region. This Star Domain bordered the territory of the Yaohan Kingdom and also hosted a mid-range Star Gate, capable of direct transmission to the Yaohan Kingdom Star Domain thousands of light-years away. Although expensive, it spared them the risk of navigating through the hollow zones of the intermediary star domains. Although the hollow zone between the Chenxing Principality and the Yaohan Kingdom wasnt extensive, it was still home to a sizable number of Star Thieves activities. After all, there was no small number of fleets going back and forth between the Duchy and the Kingdom, with merchant convoys in particular accounting for most of these. Merchants chasing profits were unwilling to spend the expensive transmission fee, which provided a niche for the Star Thieves to survive. There were even traces of Star Thieves Groups that could threaten Fifth Rank Battleships. Chapter 745 - 392: Roarer Jump Device Chapter 745: Chapter 392: Roarer Jump Device Taurus Star Domain, Gleaming Star, near the Stargate Base Station. In the Taurus Star Domain, the controlling powers were two Duchies, each anchored by a Battleship, whose families fell just shy of the top tier. Although the area of the Taurus Star Domain wasnt large, and its resources were not dominant among the twelve star domains of the Chenxing Principality, the ownership of Gleaming Starthis mid-range Stargate Base Stationstill allowed both families to live quite comfortably. It was only the occasional incursion of Star Thieves that would cause some minor headaches for the two families. Precisely because of this, the Battleships of the Alpha Family and the Wu Family were generally stationed at the Gleaming Star Base Station in turns. Of course, all Battleships were forbidden from engaging in any form of internal strife, a rule even the Star Thieves could not defy. Otherwise, should the situation escalate, there would be no need to involve the Torch divisions of the Four Great Empires; both the Chenxing Principality and the Yaohan Kingdom would be the first to object. The Battleships of the Alpha and Wu families primarily served as a deterrent. After all, the merchant fleets coming from the Yaohan Kingdom had a bit of arrogance about them. Without the presence of a formidable High Rank Warship to oversee the situation, its uncertain what troubles they might stir up. That day, the ordinarily peaceful Gleaming Star mid-range Stargate Base Station welcomed the arrival of a ten-thousand-meter-long Battleship. However, this event didnt cause much stir since in the past half-month, many Battleships had appeared, and the Low Rank Torch Ship Captains in the station had become quite accustomed to the sight. Prime Ancestor, whats happening? Seeing the Warship suddenly halt, both Song Chi and Song Ze were puzzled. Given the current status of their Song Family, it stood to reason that the Alpha and Wu families should have arranged the optimal transfer times as a priority, yet they were told to wait for two dayswhy so? The Prime Ancestor shook his head slightly. Theres a problem with the mid-range Stargate; its currently undergoing emergency repairs! Faced with this reason, the three of them had nothing to say and could only wait. The next day, Song Chi was engaged in Visualization. However, Song Ze was considering a stroll outside. Shall we go out for a walk? The Torch Ship Captains at this Gleaming Star Base Station come from varied backgrounds, many from the forces of the Yaohan Kingdom and the East Soil Star Domain. Its said that quite a few good items often appear! Song Ze was rather interested. Had his bodys Spectral Energy been restored, he would have dragged Song Chi out the day before. Song Chi did not refuse. His Guidance Technique had hit a major bottleneck, and there was no point mentioning the snails pace at which his Spiritual Force was improving. It would do him good to walk about. The Gleaming Star mid-range Stargate Base Station was not particularly large; after all, it was nothing like the Dinghai Transfer Base Station, which could connect every star domain in the Duchy. It only had one transfer drop point, to the Yaohan Kingdoms East Soil Star Domain. The orbits diameter of the base station might not rival the Dinghai Transfer Base Station, but small but complete was the best description. It consisted of a docking area, ship repair area, maintenance area, trading area, supply area, entertainment area, and so on. Naturally, Song Chi and Song Ze were only interested in the trading area, which was located at the very heart of the station and the busiest part of it. A variety of shops were aligned on both sides of the orbit, and in the corners near the entrances of these shops, one could find numerous small personal stall spacesas space was indeed at a premium at the base station and the trading area was especially limited. Cousin, look at that stall over there; they actually have an Orange Quality main cannon component. Following Song Zes gaze, Song Chi looked towards a nearby stall. Although it was just a small personal stall placed at the edge of a corridor, there were several Purple Components and one Orange Component on display, which was quite eye-catching. Song Chi naturally had little interest in this main cannon, but it was different for Song Ze. His Flagship had also just advanced to Cruiser status, and although his great-grandfather from the previous generation had promptly secured a second Main Cannon Component for him, it was only Purple Quality. After much haggling, Song Ze ultimately shook his head in resignation. The sellers price was too high, and he didnt have enough Floating Land Origin on hand. How much are you short? Song Chi asked. He had plenty of Third Rank Floating Land Origin at hand, so supporting this cousin, with whom he had a fairly good relationship, was possible. I need four hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Ze was delighted and did not refuse, well aware that as a member of the family hierarchy, Song Chi had financial resources far beyond his own. Once Song Chi produced four hundred strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Ze happily secured the Orange Main Cannon. Consider it a loan. I will pay it back when I can... Song Chi paid no mind to the latter part of Song Zes assurance. His attention was now fixed on another stall nearby. Is this a Fifth Rank Void Crystal? Approaching the stall, he picked up a small, exquisite crystal. The stall owner was a Torch Ship Captain who had recently entered the Third Rank of the Guidance Technique, sporting a harmless smile. Upon seeing Song Chi approach, he promptly nodded in greeting: Good eye, customer. This is indeed a Fifth Rank Level Void Crystal. It took a great deal of effort to acquire it... Song Chi waved his hand, cutting off the vendors uninformative chatter. The man appeared quite ordinary, but under Song Chis Double Pupils, he could see the thick murk of blood energy surrounding the manan indication of personally slaughtering many Living Beings. Remember, the key point was personal slaughter, not controlling a Warship. One strand of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, will you sell? Without any superfluous words, he offered his price, which was the going rate for such an item. He was willing to pay more if the seller disagreed. Fifth Rank Void Crystals were necessary for the further Enhancement of the Enslavement Medal Component towards Sixth Rank, and they were also a fundamental requirement for the Silver Apple Mother Tree to continue its advancement to Sixth Rank. Chapter 746 392: Roarer Jump Device_2 The vendor was silent for a moment, finally seeming to think of something, and nodded in agreement. After the transaction was completed, the sudden words of Song Chi took him by complete surprise. "Do you or your team have any other good stuff behind you? Fifth Rank Void Crystals, purple or higher special ship components, or other rare mineral resources..." As soon as these words were uttered, the originally calm vendor had a flash of red in his eyes and a thick aura of bloodthirstiness suddenly enveloped him. This sudden change startled Song Ze at his side. However, seeing Song Chi''s calm demeanor, and thinking of the Prime Ancestor back at the base, he quickly regained his composure. What Song Ze didn''t know was that during his moment of shock and suspicion, Song Chi beside him had already confirmed his previous speculation in his heart. Seeing their reaction, the vendor understood that the identities of the two might not be simple. Considering that Song Chi, a Third Rank Torch Captain, had casually produced a strand of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, he spoke in a low voice: "Please wait a moment, let me ask!" Afterward, he took out a special communication bracelet from his backpack. Half a minute later, the vendor started packing up the items on his stall. Following this man, Song Chi and Song Ze were led through a narrow corridor in the trading area to a special shop that appeared in front of them after passing through the corridor. "Star Space Shop? For a Star Thieves Group of your scale to run a shop peacefully at this Stargate Base Station?" Song Chi''s casual remark startled both Song Ze at his side and the vendor walking ahead, but before either could react, a hearty laugh came from the shop known as "Star Space." "Where there is white, there is black, and where there is light, there must also be darkness. The Duchy openly has five major leaders, and secretly there must be a living space for small Star Thieves Groups like us. Do you think this makes sense, Seventh Prince of the Song family?" Seeing his identity directly named, Song Chi showed no surprise. A Star Thieves Group that could mix into this Stargate Base Station naturally had extraordinary methods. Networks of informants and intelligence were the most basic. Seeing Song Chi''s expression unchanged, the tall man didn''t say anything else and got straight to the point: "Vice-Captain of the Star Space Star Thieves Group, Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain ''Star Scar,'' at your service, Seventh Prince Song. Presumably, you also don''t wish to deal with people like us much, so let''s get straight to the goods, please!" Although he was a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain, this Vice-Captain of the Star Thieves maintained an exceedingly respectful attitude. This was not only because of the "Prime Ancestor" less than 200,000 meters away but also because of Song Chi''s own potential. In the eyes of the entire population of the Chenxing Principality, he had long been seen as a prodigy who was sure to enter the Fourth Rank, with a certain chance of stepping into the Fifth Rank in the future. Led by "Star Scar," the group entered a private room in the shop. The private room was neatly arranged with several storage platforms, which held some of the Star Thieves Group''s accumulated high-quality "goods." Without paying attention to the gazes of Star Scar and the others, Song Chi''s gaze quickly swept over the room upon entering the private room. The items in this private room were naturally incomparable to the upper levels of the Song family''s Merit Tower, let alone the Shaking Light Star Tower Mall, but there were still purple, orange oddities, and even two red epic treasures among them. Red Epic [Black Hole Annihilation Cannon Pseudo] Red Epic [Thunder Giant''s Core] (Cannot be converted into ship components) Orange [Hurricane Engine] Orange [Primary Law of Light Crystal] Orange [Roarer Jump Device] ... Song Chi''s gaze mainly lingered on the orange items and the two red oddities, truly a sight to behold, indeed revealing a few coveted treasures. "I''ll take the [Primary Law of Light Crystal] and that [Roarer Jump Device], what''s the price?" The Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain Star Scar held no intention of inflating the price. After all, there was a Fifth Rank Battleship Captain looming overhead. In the end, Song Chi spent 3000 strands of Third Rank Floating Land Origin + 2 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin to secure these two items. The [Primary Law of Light Crystal] needed no explanation; this was what Song Chi had prepared for the upcoming promotion of the Cang Qiong to Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship. He simultaneously comprehended two laws, and would need to invest a Primary Space Law Crystal and a Primary Law of Light Crystal at that time. As for the [Roarer Jump Device] component, he was making early preparations for his subsequent journey to the Northern Dome Star Domain. The distance from the Stark Family''s ancestral land to the Heavenly King Manor in Northern Sphere was not as far as from the Chenxing Principality, but it was still over 200,000 light-years; relying solely on the [Aurora Transition Device] and a blue jump component would take up a considerable amount of time. After securing these two items, he pointed to the [Thunder Giant''s Heart Core]. "Sixty percent of the market price for a common red component, will you sell?" This thing couldn''t be converted into a ship-mounted component, and could only be sold at half price in the territory of Torch Humanity. He wanted to try his luck at trading for it. The man who called himself Star Trace thought for a moment and gestured a seven. "Deal!" Such an item could fetch the price of a normal red oddity in the Ruins Market, it would be foolish not to take it for free. After completing the trade, Song Chi and his companion didn''t linger any longer. Once the two departed, the Third Rank vendor who had first led the way said coldly, "Vice-Captain, those two were clearly easy marks, no matter how big of a player they are... smack!" Before he could finish his sentence, he was slapped across the face, leaving him dizzy. "Idiot, the reason our ''Star Debris'' has survived for hundreds of years is because we''re good at reading people and situations. We never touch the goods of the truly powerful forces. Even Fifth Rank families act cautiously, let alone the Dinghai Song Family? That''s a giant force with a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship as its stronghold. If we truly angered them, the entire void belt would be turned upside down!!" ... Having left the Star Debris shop, the two roamed around the trading area for a good while but didn''t make any other gains. Upon returning to the base station hotel, Song Chi immediately summoned the Cang Qiong in the hotel''s warship summoning room and then enhanced the newly acquired [Roarer Jump Device] all the way to LV50. Roarer Jump Device LV50 Quality: Orange Feature: Maximum jump distance doubles Feature 2: Jump charge time reduced by 50% Consumption: 10,000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After charging, the equipped warship performs a spatial jump in the designated direction, current maximum jump distance: 1100 (5502) light-years Charge: 5 minutes; Buffer: 8 hours Upgrade Requirement: 2 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, 80,000 Spectral Energy Points, 92 Titanium Crystals Lastly, he also upgraded the [Aurora Transition Device] from LV40 to LV50, and although it cost nearly two thousand Titanium Crystals in total, both orange jump devices now achieved a single maximum jump distance of 1100 light-years. With this, subsequent travel would be vastly more convenient. The key thing about this [Roarer Jump Device] was that it only required five minutes to charge for each jump, which could be life-saving in critical moments. The following day went by without further incident, and after three days, the Immovable Ming King set off once more. After intense spatial fluctuations, more than five digits'' worth of Torch Warships were transmitted through a mid-distance stargate thousands of light-years away. "So this is the Yaohan Kingdom..." Seated at a window on the battleship, Song Ze looked out with a gleam in his eyes. By comparison, Song Chi was much calmer. They had just visited the Frandy Kingdom a few days ago, specifically the Capital Star Domain of the Frandy Kingdom. Compared to the Seventh Level Star Sea Floating Land they had encountered at the Red Sun Floating Land, this Fourth Level Floating Land was quite mundane. The Immovable Ming King didn''t intend to stay, and after leaving the stargate base station located in the East Soil Star Domain, a Sixth Rank enhanced red jump device was activated. When it reappeared, the battleship had already traveled two thousand light-years away. Then another orange jump device was activated. And so, the Immovable Ming King began a continuous journey of jumping. The ancestral land of the Stark Family was a Sixth Level Life-Form Star Sea Floating Land, located at the center of the six major star domains in the Yaohan Kingdom, with dozens of star domains separating it from the East Soil Star Domain. Chapter 747 393: The Wind Tapir Behemoth and the Divine Eagle Clan Such daily jumps continued for over a month. For more than a month of on-and-off travel, the Immovable Ming King finally entered the Central Star Domain of the Yaohan Kingdom. The Yaohan Kingdom''s central six-star domains, each star domain being more than three times larger than the usual star domains, added to this the fact that it was also a dense area of Floating Land in the kingdom, resulted in each star domain gathering numerous powers. This was a far cry from the Chenxing Principality, where usually one or two families controlled a star domain. As one of the central six-star domains, the richness of Xuanhan Star Domain ranked it in the middle among the entire central six-star domains. Spanning nearly two thousand light-years, it contained no less than three six-level Floating Lands, two of which were Life types, and one Resource type. There were even more than ten five-level Floating Lands, and even more of the fourth level. From this, the wealth of the Xuanhan Star Domain was evidently considerable. Listening to the Prime Ancestor''s introduction to this Xuanhan Star Domain, Song Chi and his companion were amazed. You see, the Chenxing Principality spanned nearly thirty thousand light-years, and among them, there were only six fifth rank Starry Sea Floating Lands, not to mention sixth-rank Starry Sea Floating Lands there weren''t any; the disparity was obvious at a glance. "This star domain has many six-rank powers. The Stark Family may be the strongest, but the ''Yue Family,'' which occupies another six-rank Life Floating Land, is not weak either, and they also possess an Ultimate Dreadnought." Just as Song Chi and his companion were getting excited about the information, a violent booming suddenly came from ahead. Looking through the red Sky Patrol Radar on the Immovable Ming King, one could see intense combat unfolding not far ahead. Among the fighting parties, there were clearly fifth-rank units, including fifth-rank battleships. The Prime Ancestor immediately ordered the speedily cruising Immovable Ming King to stop, as the warship''s two Jump Components had both gone into cooldown, so the warship had been cruising at light-speed up until now. "We aren''t battleships of such a rank, Torch Warships, not meant to take part in internal conflicts, are we? Is someone blatantly violating orders?" Song Ze was the first to express his confusion. There was no need for the Prime Ancestor to reply to this question. Song Chi pointed at the radar image ahead and said: "If you look at the display, the intensity of energy fluctuations within this fifth-rank life is abnormally strong, which cannot be reached by a fifth-rank battleship. The only explanation is that it is not a battleship but a Starry Sky Behemoth with extremely strong vitality." As soon as he finished speaking, Song Shiyuan smiled and nodded in agreement, evidently confirming Song Chi''s statement. Immediately after, a special component aboard the Immovable Ming King was activated and the next second, a virtual screen appeared above the control panel. The screen began to display a rather unclear image, which was obviously footage of the battlefield far beyond the horizon. In the image, the opposing sides were four warships and a black behemoth of an astonishing size. Just as Song Chi had guessed, the black behemoth was wrapped in thick scale armor, had four hooves, and was surrounded by copious amounts of blue hurricanes, clearly belonging to the Starry Sky Behemoth path of the Law of Wind C the Wind Tapir Behemoth. Looking at its opponents, the four Torch Warships were one battleship and three Lu Ships. Judging by the faint virtual shadows of the Law Giant Eagles surrounding the warships, it''s highly likely they belonged to the "Divine Eagle Clan" of the Xuanhan Star Domain. "Ancestor, should we go around them or...?" This Divine Eagle Clan, also known as the Belle Clan, had a Dreadnought of their own, and the clan''s heritage, like that of the Eagle Clan of the Duchy, came from Starry Sky Behemoths like the Hurricane Divine Eagle. It wasn''t clear where the Wind Tapir Behemoth had originated from, but what could be certain was that the Belle Clan wished to capture it. Wind Attribute Starry Sky Behemoths weren''t common, and the core of the Wind Tapir Behemoth could slightly increase the Torch Warship''s chance of advancing to a battleship; the Belle Clan obviously would not want to pass up this chance. Getting too close carelessly could likely result in hostility from the other side. "Let''s wait, this part of the star domain belongs to the Misty Star Region. A detour would mean at least an extra three thousand light-years; it''s not necessary!" As the elder spoke, Song Chi and his companion naturally had no further objections. The three''s gaze remained fixed on the image on the screen ahead. Somehow, the Law of Wind surrounding the Wind Tapir Behemoth was quickly increasing, and in the blink of an eye, a vast amount of Law of Wind gathered behind it, forming nine cyclones, each over ten thousand meters in diameter. The hurricanes roared, pushing the nine ten-thousand-meter cyclones forward, and countless pieces of star debris were swept along into the Belle Clan''s four warships in a dark, surging tide. The four warships didn''t just sit idly by, and the battleship seemed to have activated a comprehending Component, yet it also unveiled a Domain of Wind, which wasn''t much affected by the nine celestial hurricanes. As the celestial hurricanes drew ever closer, the Energy Shields on the surface of the battleship and the other three Lu Ships were indeed being rapidly depleted. In less than ten seconds, all of the Energy Shields on the three Lu Ships had completely overloaded, and the endless rubble carried by the celestial hurricanes continued to damage the hulls of the three Lu Ships. Seemingly at the command of the battleship, the engines of the three Lu Ships simultaneously burst into overdrive, pushing them to retreat as much as possible. At this moment, the Wind Tapir Behemoth seemed to have activated some new ability, as the nine celestial hurricanes surprisingly merged in groups of three, eventually becoming three even more massive storms. Within the gravitational force of these three celestial hurricanes, the Lu Ship that had broken away first was fine, but the key was the two Lu Ships that were a step behind. They lost the last chance to escape, and even with the engines and Thruster Components running at overload, they couldn''t break free from the gravitational force of the celestial hurricanes. Chapter 748 - 393: The Wind Tapir Behemoth and the Divine Eagle Clan_2 Chapter 748: Chapter 393: The Wind Tapir Behemoth and the Divine Eagle Clan_2 Not only that, but they were also being gradually drawn toward the eye of the stellar hurricane, as endless debris continuously sliced through the hulls of the two Zhulu Warships. To this, the Battleship naturally couldnt just watch its own Zhulu Warships being slowly sucked into the heart of the stellar hurricane. Two special chains burst forth from the Battleship, tightly binding the two Zhulu Warships, which had already suffered over 50% hull damage, and then the Battleship also fully powered up its engines. Thus, under the powerful thrust provided by the Battleships enhanced Sixth Rank Red engines, the two Zhulu Warships slowly began to distance themselves from the stellar hurricane. At the same time, the Super Main Cannon on the Battleship also fired at the distant Wind Tapir Behemoth, but its formidable Scale Armor meant that the attack hardly caused any significant damage in the short term. Roar! Yet this assault only further enraged the Wind Tapir Behemoth, which let out a skyward roar, and the three stellar hurricanes with diameters of tens of thousands of meters began to merge once again. By the time they converged into one, the diameter of the stellar hurricane was nearly one hundred thousand meters, and its Might was closing in on the Sixth Rank. By now, even the Belle Clans Battleship was unable to continue moving the two Zhulu Warships away gradually and started to be pulled backward once again. This twist prompted a surge of panic in the Belle Clans Battleship Captain. He once again conjured the Law Eagle, and with its empowerment, the three Warships stopped retreating, yet they still couldnt break free from the gravitational pull of the nearly one hundred thousand meter wide hurricane. It was at this moment that a special communication wave was transmitted from the Belle Clans Battleship. [Incoming location communication request, do you wish to connect?] A trace of curiosity flashed in Song Shiyuans eyes. He was not surprised that the other party was aware of the presence of the Immovable Ming King, but rather curious about the special communication means. At this moment, the distance between the two Warships had exceeded one million kilometers, far beyond the reach of the Battleships magnetic field, indicating the other party must have used a Special Component to establish communication across such a distance. After pondering for a moment, Song Shiyuan connected to the communication. Friend, I beg you to lend a hand. My Belle Clan will be deeply grateful, and if you can assist in slaying this Wind Tapir Behemoth, we are willing to offer a Red Oddity in thanks! Song Shiyuan didnt respond to the urgent voice that reached his ear, merely quietly looking at the middle-aged man on the other side of the communication. Although he didnt speak, the Belle Clans Battleship Captain immediately understood Song Shiyuans intention. Two Orange Components, I can directly deploy them near your Flagship right now! Not enough! Song Shiyuan was sparing with his words. He knew that the Belle Clan were staunch supporters of the Yue Family and that if they realized his family was cooperating with the Stark Family, they would immediately become hostile. He had to secure the benefits first. Three components! The other partys voice rang out once more. Are two Zhulu Warships only worth three Orange Components? One Red Component, no haggling! Upon hearing Song Shiyuans steep demand, the complexion of the Belle Clans Battleship Captain darkened significantly. At that moment, Song Shiyuan added another sentence: Your kin cant hold up much longer. Take it or leave it! ... Looking at the Red Component that emerged beside them after a subtle spatial fluctuation, Song Chi and Song Ze in the Immovable Ming Kings Main Control Room glanced at each other subconsciously. The Prime Ancestor, who they had always known to be firm and unyielding, seemed to be taking advantage of others this timeand quite a hefty advantage at that. Just a few words and they secured a Red Component. Once the Traction Beam pulled the Red Component close to the Warship, the two quickly saw the Attributes of the Component. Super Ability Controller lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Super Ability Chaos Feature 2: Super Ability Amplification Feature 3: Super Ability Outburst ... Song Chis eyes lit up; this was clearly a Special Component of Top Rank. He had assumed it would be one of the most common Red Components, like a Main Cannon or Energy Shield, but he had not expected it to be a Special Component, and it seemed to be of exceptional Top Rank at that. The Super Ability Controller Component had three Effects, first, Super Ability Chaos could cause the targets Supernatural Energy, Energy Supply devices, etc., to fall into disarray, affecting the targets Combat Power in a split second. Super Ability Amplification was simple; it enhanced the Supernatural Combat Power of ones own units. Lastly, Super Ability Outburst was more akin to the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Feature of the Enslavement Medal Component, which also involved sacrificing the life of ones own units to temporarily augment their Supernatural System capabilities by a Great Rank in battle. It would be a lie to say they werent covetous of the Component, but it was the elders gain, and it had nothing to do with the two juniors. Once the Attributes of the Component were confirmed, the Prime Ancestor didnt hesitate; the Warships Main Cannon, Super Main Cannon, and external launchers all Charged, each with their Attack Features activated. Once Charging was complete, a volley of Red Quality weapons opened fire, sending several beams of energy shooting out. Millions of kilometers away, as the Wind Tapir Behemoth was gearing up for another attack, a slew of terrifyingly powerful attacks suddenly swept in from behind. Instinctively utilizing the Law of Wind within its body, it hastily shifted to the side with incredible speed. This move allowed it to avoid many of the blasts, but still, two beams landed on its body. Wounded, and one of them possessing True Armor Piercing Attributes, the Wind Tapir Behemoth suffered significant damage. At that moment, the giant stellar hurricane it was controlling also shook. Seizing the opportunity, the Belle Clans Battleship boosted its engines to their limits, managing to pull the two Zhulu Warships out of the hurricanes gravitational pull. But when he tried to contact that unknown Battleship again, he found the communication had already been cut off. Inside the Immovable Ming King, Song Ze hesitated. Without turning back, Song Shiyuan softly said, Confused as to why we left without further ado? Its simple. The homeland of the Belle Clan isnt far from here, and reinforcements are likely already on their way. If we continued to stay, we would only encounter more complications. The previous attack was sufficient to allow them an escape; leaving promptly was the wisest choice! Upon hearing this, Song Ze nodded in understanding, while Song Chis puzzlement wasnt about this; he would have made the same decision if in their shoes. Prime Ancestor, did you just use a Component that reduces cooldowns? The two Jump Devices on the Immovable Ming King had been used not long before and should not have recovered from their Buffer period already; thus, there seemed to be only one explanation. After Song Shiyuan gave a brief nod, he inquired, Do you two desire this Super Ability Controller Component? Chapter 749 394: Top 10 Overlord Level Civilizations in Starry Sea, No. 2 "Prime Ancestor, is this component for us?" Song Ze was momentarily stunned, not quite comprehending. In his view, this [Transcendent Controller] component seemed to be a rare general-purpose amplification component, capable of self-amplification as well as other amplification, and its quality even reached the Red Epic level; it shouldn''t be their turn by any means. Although Song Chi had some guesses, he wasn''t sure either, both just looked at their own great ancestor, waiting for more information. However, Song Shiyuan had no intention of further explanation; he continued: "This component can be given to you, but you must bring out the corresponding resources!" While he favored these two juniors, Song Shiyuan himself was not without need of resources, and he was about to attempt to reach Sixth Rank soon. If the promotion was successful, the resources needed would only increase. Seeing that the great ancestor did not elaborate further, Song Chi and the other did not dare to ask more, and eventually the component naturally fell into the hands of Song Chi. Song Ze himself still owed a batch of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, so how could he possibly have the resources to exchange for a Red component. What Song Chi offered were Fourth and Fifth Rank Floating Land Origins, and he successfully obtained the component from the Prime Ancestor. ... Several days passed, and that day, the Immovable Ming King had once again activated a Jump component; after the jump, the battleship had already appeared above a supercontinent ten times the size of the Dragon Spine in diameter. Looking down from above, this Floating Land with a diameter of over 100 Light-Years was truly breathtaking. Of course, that was for Song Ze. Both the gazes of Song Chi and the Prime Ancestor were extremely calm when Song Shiyuan''s voice arose once again. "Metal Floating Land, one of the three Level 6 Floating Lands of the Xuanhan Star Domain, exceeding 110 Light-Years in diameter, and also the original site of the Stark Family." As he spoke, through the holographic exterior view looking down at the Floating Land below, both Song Chi''s eyes suddenly tightened. The Immovable Ming King battleship had just arrived after the jump, and at that moment a welcoming party had already flown up from below. What surprised them wasn''t the speed, but the nature of the welcoming beings. "One pair, two pairs... five pairs of angelic wings, is this the Sixth Rank Angel Race?" At the forefront of the welcoming party, was a ten-winged angel towering over 100,000 meters high, its body radiating brilliant light, as though emerging from Holy Light itself, every part of its being spelling out two words: Purity. Following this ten-winged angel, there followed five eight-winged angels and ten six-winged angels. This level of welcome was undeniably grand. But Song Chi''s heart was anything but calm. After all, these were authentic members of the Angel Race, not the corrupted angels from his Fallen Angel Soldier Statue component prototype; though both were angels, the corrupted angels were at most a strong Advanced Civilization species, but this Angel Race was different, recorded as one of the top ten Overlord Level Civilizations by the Torch Humanity, even ranking higher than the Tri-Eye Race. "They dare to openly enslave Angels of Fourth Rank and above, this Stark Family is really..." Compared to the slight tremor in Song Chi''s heart, Song Ze, who was much more shocked, blurted out. But the Prime Ancestor''s reply was more straightforward than ever. "Really what? It''s just a Sixth Rank Angel; could the Angel Race civilization cross billions of Light-Years to start a war with our Torch Humanity over this?" "Having a certain respect for all things under the Starry Sea is good, but don''t underestimate our Torch Humanity''s own energy; not to mention Sixth Rank Angels, within the territory of the Four Great Empires, Domination Level twelve-winged Great Angels are also existent as Enslaved Species!" Hearing this, Song Chi and his companion were solemn. The Domination Living Beings, in their impression, had always been great beings not to be looked at directly, difficult to call by their true names, let alone the galaxy''s top-ranked Angel Race''s dominators? It was unimaginable. At the same time, they also felt stirred by the strength of their own Torch Humanity. While Overlord Level Civilizations were strong, the Torch Humanity that occupied an entire River System Community was not a weak opponent at all. Dominators born of Overlord Level Civilizations could speak of enslavement just as easily. While the two were lost in their speculative thoughts, the angelic welcoming party below had already turned around, their dazzlingly brilliant light churning slowly, gradually condensing into a Holy Light Corridor directly to the land below the Floating Land from above. Following this Holy Light Corridor, the Immovable Ming King battleship descended slowly. Metal Floating Land, the welcome hall. The moment the Immovable Ming King landed, representatives of the Chenxing Clan, the Golden Corner Lu Family, and the Eagle Family, who had arrived earlier, subsequently spoke. "Shiyuan, you are a bit late this time; you''ll have to drink three cups as penance..." As he spoke, Lockwood Stark, the Ultimate Battleship Captain sent by the Stark Family to preside over this session, took over. "Friends from the Song Family, on behalf of the Stark Family, I extend a warm welcome to your arrival." After the courteous welcome, this Lockwood Stark went directly to the point. "Now that everyone has arrived, let''s start the discussions as soon as possible; as for the younger generation, someone will lead them to tour around the area." ... As the several Battleship Captain-level figures entered the welcome hall, Song Chi and others from the Chenxing Duchy followed the contemporary direct descendant of the Stark Family on a tour of the Metal Floating Land. "Anlok, what is that?" In the sky over Metal Floating Land, a special airship circled. Riding above the airship were Song Chi and others, apart from Song Chi and Song Ze, the Third Prince of the Chenxing Clan, Lu Chuan from the Sixth Sequence of the Golden Corner Lu Family, representatives of the Fourth and Fifth Sequences from the Twilight Marquis Family, as well as Anlok Stark who sat at the front of the flying boat. Chapter 750 394: Top 10 Overlord Level Civilizations in Starry Sea, No. 2 - Part 2 "Indeed, it was the very one that Song Chi had subdued with a flip of his hand." Upon hearing Lu Chuan''s remark, everyone followed his gaze downward, and a gigantic lake spanning tens of thousands of kilometers in diameter suddenly captured their eyes. In the lake, numerous large dark shadows swam on the surface, intermittently visible, involuntarily arousing a sense of dread for colossal creatures. "Deepwater Emperor Crocodiles..." Before Anlok could introduce them, Song Chi preemptively spoke the answer in his mind. The creatures, barely visible from a distance to outsiders, were exceptionally clear to him, whose double pupils were deliberately concealed. It was only then that Anlok''s voice belatedly rang out. "That''s Emperor Crocodile Lake, where a group of Deepwater Emperor Crocodiles are kept; the Crocodile King is a Fifth Rank Level Emperor Crocodile, essentially a ranch owned by a Sixth Rank elder of the clan!" Anlok spoke indifferently, but the direct descendants of the Chenxing Principality shuddered. Deepwater Emperor Crocodiles, indeed the darlings of the Starry Sea, with a Genetic Bloodline Talent Value of a remarkable 82 points, only slightly less than those of the Pure-blooded Giants, yet in aquatic territories, saving the Tidal Giant, even giants are no match for them, truly the dominator of the waters. Compared to them, the Deepwater Naga clans, which Deguen from Zhu Tian Ruins Market frequented, fell significantly short. "Such a high level creature being kept in captivity, along with the previously enslaved Angel Race, truly shows the heritage of a power lasting thousands of years isn''t just talk!" This was the mutual thought among the direct descendants of the principality at that moment. Just like the Dinghai Song family, the only high-rank creatures they could stably keep and breed were the Thorned Flying Dragons, whose Genetic Bloodline Talent Points were only 80, not yet classified among the Starry Sea''s darlings. As the airship quickly passed over Emperor Crocodile Lake, and a multitude of scenic spots along the way, three days flew by in the blink of an eye. That day, the flying boat stopped in front of a very special mountain range. This bizarre mountain range appeared entirely in a creepy greyish-black color. Gazing intently, everyone felt a shiver, almost as if their vision was about to sink into it. Just as confusion set in, Anlok''s explanation timely sounded. "This mountain is known as Soul Refining Mountain, comprised entirely of a rare mineral resource known as ''Soul Refining Stones,'' known for tempering and enhancing the spiritual mind. Our Stark family''s ship captains with good talents, typically walk up once before reaching the Fourth Rank, which benefits their spirits greatly!" After hearing this detailed explanation, although everyone''s eyes sparkled, none dared to rashly attempt it. Being direct descendants, they naturally understood no meal comes free. Would the Stark family really be so generous? No, no one would think so. Indeed, Anlok soon began emphasizing the conditions and restrictions for climbing the Soul Refining Mountain. "If you wish to climb, you must pay with an Orange Oddity." "Additionally, the higher you go in the Soul Refining Mountain, the better the tempering and enhancement effects on the spirit. In thousands of years, the highest record of a Third Rank Torch Ship Captain of our Stark family is 420m, how far you can go depends on your own abilities!" After the introduction, Anlok no longer spoke, standing indifferently to the side, waiting for Song Chi and the others to decide. In his view, even if these captains born in principalities managed to produce an Orange Oddity, they couldn''t achieve much. As the current direct descendant of the Stark family, the elevation Anlok achieved in his time was over three hundred meters, not considered very good in the family history spanning thousands of years yet still ranked among the better ones. As for the record holder of 420m, it was a once-in-seven-thousand-years Stark Family''s Annihilation Starship Captain, and since then, no one else had broken 400m. "Little cousin, go ahead, I''m not joining in this excitement!" Beside him, Song Ze smiled wryly and shook his head. An Orange Oddity was beyond his means. Without waiting for Song Chi to speak, someone from the Eagle family, the current third in line, had already started climbing. This scene immediately captured everyone''s attention. After throwing an orange oddity to Anlok, a member of the Fifth Sequence of the Eagle Family stepped onto the Soul Refining Mountain. It was clearly visible that the moment his legs touched the gray-black mountain, his figure suddenly paused. Although he quickly recovered, his pace notably slowed down, and as he climbed higher, his speed continued to decrease step by step. By the time he reached 100 meters, the forehead of this member of the Eagle Family was already covered with dense sweat. At 150 meters, each step he took required a pause. Finally, when he barely managed to surpass 200 meters, the extreme oppression transmitted from his spiritual force no longer allowed him to ascend further, forcing him to stop at that altitude of 200 meters. However, he didn''t leave without gains; after descending the mountain, his spiritual force seemed to have slightly broken through, drawing him closer to reaching Thirteen Uses with One Mind. Subsequently, one by one, the others tried their luck. Yet, the final results could only be considered average; the highest one was only the Third Prince of the Chenxing Clan, barely passing 300 meters, followed by Lu Chuan of the Lu Family, who reached 280 meters. Song Chi had some guesses about this. If he wasn''t mistaken, Lu Chuan must have successfully used the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow to further enhance his genetic bloodline talent, which is why the high-level officials of his family spent a great deal of divine soul resources on him, initially advancing his spiritual force to Fourteen Uses with One Mind. Moreover, supported by Song Chi, Song Ze also gave it a try. Although he failed to reach 200 meters, the enhancement to his spiritual force was significant, and he felt confident that he could take his spiritual force to the next level afterward. Compared to that, an orange oddity that couldn''t be converted into a ship component didn''t seem that significantthere were already over two hundred such oddities in the inventory of the Ruins Market Strange Object Exchange Shop, and Song Chi truly wasn''t concerned about one or two of them. Under everyone''s watchful eyes, Song Chi also took out an orange oddity and stepped onto the Soul Refining Mountain. Although Anlok wanted to stop Song Chi''s attempt, he dared not disobey the orders issued by his family. With the Great Exploration War imminent, the high echelon of the Stark Family absolutely refused to allow conflicts with allies at this critical time. The instant Song Chi stepped onto the Soul Refining Mountain, he understood why everyone else''s steps had paused; he felt an inexplicable energy surge suddenly into his mind through his brow, causing his body to abruptly sink. However, after adapting, this sensation quickly dissipated. Compared to people like Lu Chuan, Song Chi''s current ability of Twenty-one Uses with One Mind was far superior, so his pace was swift, quickly reaching 200 meters. At this point, his climbing speed finally slowed significantly as the pressure on the mental spirit in his mind increased. Of course, compared to the others whose progress was significantly halting, Song Chi''s steps were still much lighter. This scene had everyone at the foot of the mountain concentrating their gaze, noting Song Chi''s ease. After 300 meters, Song Chi''s pace continued to slow. Yet at this moment, Anlok''s gaze was already darkening. Song Chi''s performance was significantly stronger than his had been, his steps still steadily advancing. At 350 meters, Song Chi''s figure trembled, and an abnormal flush appeared on his face. At this point, he too felt great pressure but did not give up. His Divine Thought State Spiritual wasn''t at its limit yet. At 360 meters, his legs were shaking. At 370 meters, it felt like he was carrying a giant mountain on his back, making it extremely difficult for him to move. Deep in his brow chakra, the Ancestral Aperture, Song Chi''s spiritual force seemed like a flickering candle flame about to extinguish next second. Normally, he should have stopped at this point, as continuing could lead to severe consequences of spiritual collapse. But Song Chi persisted. With a difficult shift in thought, he sent a command to the miniature form of Cang Qiong within the depths of the Ancestral Torch. Soon, the "Dome Sky Brain System" component received his command. Inside the miniature cruiser, orange light flickered several times, enhancing the Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele component from lv50 to lv59 after nine consecutive flashes. With the upgrade of this component, the phantom Soul Subduing Stele positioned above Song Chi''s Ancestral Aperture noticeably solidified, and his severely diffused spiritual force remarkably recondensed. Leveraging this opportunity, he stepped forward again, painstakingly reaching a height of 380 meters, finally stopping at 382 meters. Chapter 751 395: Newcomer at Ruins Market [Dark Night Elves] 382 meters! Anlok stared at the height, completely lost in confusion. This height was not the highest achieved by the Stark Family in nearly ten thousand years, not even in the top five, but no one could deny that it was a once-in-a-thousand-years achievement. The last Stark member to reach this height, he remembered, was an elder from over a thousand years ago, who had now advanced to the rank of a Battleship Captain, and it was said that he had a high probability of becoming a Fearless Captain. Compared to his own result of 303 meters, 382 meters was far too much of an improvement. As for the emotional changes of the personnel below the mountain, Song Chi was unaware; to be honest, he was still somewhat dissatisfied at the moment. He had thought that, with his Divine Thought State Spiritual capable of twenty-one uses, he should have a chance to break through 400 meters, especially since he clearly remembered that Feike Vladimir, who came from a real Immortal Clan, only managed twenty uses with his spiritual force, and the Stark Family was strictly speaking only a super first-class family. He had not expected the difficulty of Soul Refining Mountain to be this high; if that Feike Vladimir came here, wouldn''t it be an extraordinary performance just to reach 370 meters? Without further thought, Song Chi descended from Soul Refining Mountain. And as he steadily approached the foot of the mountain, the previously oppressive and tempering effects on his spiritual force quickly became apparent. The more severe the suppression had been before, the more fierce the rebound was now, and as he moved closer to the foot of the mountain, this rebound trend intensified. "Crack!" A faint sound of cracking echoed in his mind, and Song Chi knew that he had officially broken through from twenty-one uses to twenty-two uses of his spiritual force, with half the journey to the foot of the mountain still remaining. In the last moment as Song Chi left the range of Soul Refining Mountain, although his spiritual force did not break through to twenty-three uses, he heard that last faint cracking sound very clearly. If he was not mistaken, the bottleneck between twenty-two uses and twenty-three had already developed a crack, and if he could endure a bit longer, he might be able to break through to twenty-three uses before his Guidance Technique reached the Fourth Rank. Song Chi couldn''t be too pleased with this result, as it was well worth his full effort previously. In the following days, the group traveled around the vast nearby area and eventually settled down in a luxurious hotel provided by the Stark Family. Negotiations among the higher-ups seemed to have encountered some issues and had not ended yet, so everyone could only wait. In the hotel''s underground warship summoning room, the Cang Qiong''s hatch was tightly closed, isolating everything from the outside world. Inside the warship, Song Chi left only a Fourth Rank Void Demon to report real-time external information, while he himself entered the Ruins Market, preparing for a new round of Ruins Market trading. Because he was unable to use Spectral Energy while traveling during the previous two months, he hadn''t been able to engage in Ruins Market trading; taking advantage of the available time now, he naturally started a new round. Before initiating the Ruins Market trading, however, he first took out the "Transcendent Controller" component. Although there wasn''t much Titanium Crystal left in his hand, it was still enough to enhance this Red Epic component to the Fifth Rank. Transcendent Controller lv50 Quality: Red Feature: Supernatural Chaos Feature 2: Supernatural Amplification Feature 3: Supernatural Outburst Consumption: 1200/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After installation, the concentration of Supernatural Power (Spectral Energy) inside the warship increases by 150%. No need for charging and buffering Upgrade requirements: 3 Floating Land Origins (Fifth Rank), 200000 Spectral Energy Points, 200 tons Cobalt Stone, 43 Law Stones, 123 Titanium Crystals Note: This component must occupy 3 slots {SuperNatural Chaos: Consumes 100000 Spectral Energy Points to cause temporary chaos in the supernatural energy within a 500 km radius of the designated target, cooldown time 12 hours.} {SuperNatural Amplification: Consumes 100000 Spectral Energy Points to significantly enhance the strength, recovery speed, and transfer speed of supernatural energy within a 500 km radius of the designated target, cooldown time 6 hours.} {SuperNatural Outburst: Consumes 200000 Spectral Energy Points for a specified ally within a 500 km radius, consumes all of its vitality, causing their internal supernatural energy to surge by a Great Rank (maximum limit not exceeding this component''s grade limit), duration 10 minutes, cooldown time 1 year.} After the Fifth Rank, the attributes of this component became even better, and Song Chi could clearly feel that as the piece was loaded and enhanced, the concentration of Spectral Energy inside Cang Qiong rapidly increased. This not only subtly improved his Guidance Technique''s level but also gradually strengthened his physique. Of course, neither effect was immediateboth required a long time to gradually improve. After handling this component, Song Chi then commenced a new round of Ruins Market trading. Inn, third floor. Ever since Zhou Ping''s "Guest Rank" was replaced with "Travel Command," his posture had become much straighter. Moreover, having obtained a complete set of resources for Golden Core promotion, after more than twenty years, he had successively advanced to Golden Core, and was no longer a fringe figure in the Luofu Sword Sect. Thus, as soon as the Ruins Market opened, he logged in as quickly as possible. Of course, there was another reason for this. After walking into the Oddity Exchange Shop, Zhou Ping respectfully took out a small cloth bag from his Storage Bag. Although he had advanced to Golden Core, his reverence for the Ruins Market had not diminished at allon the contrary, it had intensified. He had also carefully discussed the "Ruins Market Projection Rank" with his sect master; originally, he didn''t understand the term "Dominators" used in Shattered Starry Sea, as it differed from the common titles used on Primordial Continent. Only after listening to detailed conversations from the sect master and the elders did his fear deepen. According to the Luofu Sword Sect Divinity Sect Master, the Dominators of Shattered Starry Sea, in their immortal cultivation civilization, were known as "Immortals." Real immortals, figures that only appeared in Primordial Continent mythologyhow could such figures not instill fear in a mere Golden Core Cultivator? "Great Lord of the Ruins Market, this is the last batch of Titanium Crystals!" From a god''s perspective, Song Chi watched the scene without any reaction, casually waving his hand to seize the cloth bag. The Titanium Crystals inside the bag far exceeded the usual amount, totaling 1000 pieces. However, for the current Song Chi, it was merely a drop in the bucket. His thoughts shifted, and immediately, two characters appeared on the projection screen at the center of the Oddity Exchange Shop. [Not bad!] Previously, he had exchanged the "Immeasurable Sword Stone" for the "Ruins Market Walking Rank." Strictly speaking, he was not obligated to hand over these Titanium Crystals anymore. Yet, the Luofu Sword Sect hadn''t revoked this requirement, and now they had sent over the remaining Titanium Crystals at once. Although the amount wasn''t substantial, it was a gesture of goodwill from them, and he wouldn''t skimp on praise. At this moment, Song Chi''s gaze suddenly shifted toward the entrance of the Ruins Market. By now, a significant number of Starry Sea Alien Races had gathered in the market. Among them, there were no species of great interest, but the newly entered tall figures instantly drew the attention of many aliens. "Slender with pointed ears and long hairthat''s the Elf Race!" Among the many aliens, some already identified the identities of these new arrivals. However, if they were just ordinary elves, Song Chi wouldn''t be so attentive. After all, Elf Races did exist on the Holy Dragon Continent, but those were only the lower-class Gray Elves, limited in potential and value. These elves were different; they were cloaked in black emitting a dark Mysterious Force, evidently Dark Night Elves from the higher elf echelons. Compared to the lower Gray Elves, these Dark Night Elves were much more mysterious. Once he confirmed the identity of these elves, only three characters emerged in Song Chi''s mind. [Moon Spring] It was indeed a rare resource, produced only by a few high-status Elf Races. And it had many uses, among which, two particularly tempted the Torch Warship Captain. One was extending lifespan. As one of the well-known life-prolonging Sacred Objects, even the lowest Quality Moon Spring could extend life by nearly a hundred years. The other was its ability to eliminate the Cooldown Time of the Seeds of Torch. Lifespan needs no further explanation, but the effect on Cooldown Time was crucial. Once a Torch Warship failed an upgrade, even if the Captain wasn''t on the warship and thus wouldn''t die with it, the Seed of Torch would still enter a prolonged Cooldown Period. Even a Third Rank Level Torch Ship Captain faced Cooldowns lasting decades, let alone those of the Fourth, Fifth, or even Sixth and Seventh Rank. At those levels, the Cooldown Time for the Seed of Torch could span hundreds to thousands of years, frightfully long. The Moon Spring could significantly reduce this Cooldown Time, not by mere 20% or 30%, or even 50%, but by allowing the Seed of Torch to complete its Cooldownhighlighting its exceptional rarity. Of course, Moon Spring varied in Quality, and not every Moon Spring worked on any Torch Warship; higher Rank Torch Ship Captains needed higher Quality Moon Springs. "There, they all have severe injuries on them..." His gaze lingered on the few Dark Night Elves, and Song Chi quickly noticed the alarming wounds emitting black energy on their bodies. These wounds harbored intense corrosive Energy, mixed with some fluctuations that felt somewhat familiar to Song Chi. While he was still pondering, the several Dark Night Elves approached the market''s entrance, their gaze lingering on the [Rules Screen]. When they saw both the "Ruins Market Walking Rank" and "Ruins Market Projection Rank," faint joy appeared in the eyes of the Rank Three and Rank Four Dark Night Elves. As Song Chi anticipated their next move, he suddenly looked up, his icy gaze locking on the direction of the market entrance, "Is this energy responsible for the injuries to these Dark Night Elves?" Just outside the Void Gate where several Dark Night Elves entered earlier, a very potent, chilling Energy suddenly appeared, its Energy Level no lower than Fifth Rank. It approached the Space Gate almost without hesitation, trying desperately to squeeze through the portal. The Ruin Market Firmament stirred as a finger made of complete Perfect Law Force suddenly emerged. This Law Finger effortlessly entered the space where the chilling Energy swirled around the portal. Subsequently, only a wretched scream echoed throughout the market. The various Starry Sea alien races were still clueless until the retracting Law Finger pulled back into the Ruin Market Firmament. There, visibly attached to the tip of the Law Finger, was an enormous Black Magic Spider. "Black Magic Spider!" In the moment they saw this massive black spider over ten thousand meters in size, the few Dark Night Elves instinctively screamed out. This enormous black spider, known as the Black Magic Spider, was a common Vassal Race of the [Spider Mother Rosi] from the Land of Gods. Unexpectedly, the fierce and utterly relentless Fifth Rank Black Magic Spider that had given them no escape in heaven or on earth was effortlessly killed by the mysterious Lord of All Heavens Ruins. After their brief fear, the faces of the few Dark Night Elves bore irrepressible joy. At the same time, their anticipation for the "Ruin Market Projection Rank" grew stronger. Without any delay, these few Dark Night Elves soon entered one of the exclusive Ruin Market shops, and one of them took out an object shining with bright silver light. [Strange Object: Bow of Annihilation] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Annihilation of All Spirits Bow}] [Note: Weapon of a legendary Dark Night Elf from the Land of Gods, turned into a Silver Quality Strange Object over the years.] A Silver Legendary Oddity on direct display? Song Chi was slightly taken aback, having previously wondered if they would exchange for the "Guest Rank" or "Travel Command." Now, it seemed they hadn''t lingered on the "Guest Rank" from the beginning. Thinking of this, his gaze fixed on this Silver Legendary Oddity. Annihilation of All Spirits Bow Lv0 Quality: Silver ... Chapter 754 397: 【Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet】 Song Chi, Prime Ancestor, and Song Ze parted ways far beyond the Floating Land near Rodium, almost ten thousand light-years away. After the departure, the "Immovable Ming King" headed east, while Song Chi drove the "Cang Qiong" north. Northern Sphere Kingdom, where the Northern Sphere Heavenly King Manor is located, did not belong to one of the central six star domains of Yaohan Kingdom but lay in the northern part of the kingdom, directly facing the frontier threatened by the Robber Star Civilization. Equipped with both an "Aurora Transition Device" and a "Roarer Jump Device" enhanced to the fifth rank orange quality, Song Chi was traveling quite fast. As soon as the jump device cooled down, he activated it immediately; once it entered cooling again, he directly headed to Ruins Market to continue his comprehension of the two origin laws. However, due to the difficulty in purchasing complete star charts of the kingdom, each time Song Chi arrived in a new star domain, he had to wait for the "Transposition Star Chart Collector" feature to gather the star charts first, which significantly slowed his travel pace. A month later, he left the scope of the central six star domains of the kingdom and successfully entered the northern part of the kingdom. However, there were dozens of star domains in the northern part of the kingdom too, and he still needed to travel through nearly twenty star domains to reach the Northern Sphere Star Domain. The northern part of Yaohan Kingdom consisted of about twenty star domains, among which Northern Sphere Star Domain was the largest. Aside from Northern Sphere, there was another quite special star domain named "Wolf Fang." Located right in the middle of all northern star domains of the kingdom, Wolf Fang had become the busiest star domain in the area, with fleets constantly entering and leaving to journey to other star domains. Beneath the extreme prosperity and bustle naturally brewed chaos and bloodshed, the only solace being that conflicts were generally restricted to under fourth rank level due to the rules set by the Liu Royal Family and the Northern Sphere Heavenly King Manor. ... Boom, boom, boom! "Warning, warship under attack, energy shield fully overloaded, current warship armor damaged by 14%, please repair promptly!" "Warning, warship under attack, current warship armor damaged by 17%, structural damage 1%, please repair promptly!" Amidst the intense barrage of cannon fire, a series of urgent elevating sounds were heard within the blue-glowing cruiser. In the warship main control room, the somewhat aged captain, with a grim expression, stared at the communication hologram in front of him, eyes locked on the middle-aged man on the other side, and he gritted his teeth. "Zeng Han, dare you breach our contract?" The middle-aged man on the other side gave a sinister smile. "Old man Wu, you didn''t really think a blue-quality alliance contract would hold back veteran cruiser captains like us, did you?" "Enough talk. Hand over the loot you got from that ruin, considering our years of cooperation, I might spare your great-grandson!" He said, looking towards the young man behind old man Wu. The young man, named Wu Sheng, was Wu''s great-grandson, who had just turned 31 and awakened the Seed of Torch just over a year ago. Considering this, old man Wu scanned the other two cruisers in the nearby starry sky, a flash of intent passing through his eyes. Yet in a blink, that intent completely dissipated. He was a cruiser captain who had lived for hundreds of years, not some greenhorn. Wu Sheng had excellent talent, having awakened a purple Seed of Torch, and his performances in the Alien Star Domain explorations over the past year were quite commendable. A few months ago, the deputy city lord of Yuan Kong City from fourth rank had already considered taking him as an apprentice, and this was already widely known in this star region; how could Zeng Han not know? Would the opponents really let go of such a potential threat? The answer was clear. Seeing that old man Wu had yet to speak, Zeng Han, understanding his intention, stopped wasting time and signaled his two cruiser captain friends to go all out. Once quiet, space erupted once more with intense cannonades. "Zeng Han, are you seriously trying to finish this? If I load all the components, even if you sink the ''War Wu'' later, you won''t get any high-quality components!" As the damage to the warship''s armor worsened, old man Wu roared his threat. However, the three cruisers opposite were completely unmoved. As the "War Wu" was about to sink, there suddenly appeared a swath of spatial fluctuations tens of thousands of meters away, followed by a 1,300-meter cruiser enveloped in a five-colored light shield emerging from the void. "This..." On the opposite side, Zeng Han and the others'' expressions changed, their first thought being that reinforcements called by old man Wu had arrived. However, upon seeing only one cruiser had come, they simultaneously relaxed; the next moment, the shifting movement of the far cruiser completely eased their tension. From the Cang Qiong main control room. This scene Song Chi encountered immediately after this jump was somewhat unexpected for him. This jump spanned over a thousand light-years, essentially moving directly from another star domain into this "Wolf Fang Star Domain." Given such a distance, plus the "Transposition Star Chart Collector" feature''s lack of magic energy detection traits, who would have known that a small battle would be happening a thousand light-years away? Upon seeing the fight involving the four cruisers in front of him, Song Chi had no intention of getting involved; he just wanted to reach the Northern Sphere Star Domain as quickly as possible, not meddling in these other matters. However, just then, a communication request had already been sent to Cang Qiong. With a mindset of disinterest, he initially rejected the connection. Unbeknownst to him, the other party quickly sent a second request. Frowning slightly, Song Chi thought for a moment and then connected to this second communication request. Apparently aware of Song Chi''s lack of interest in joining the battle, the hopeful old man Wu got straight to the point. "Friend, a red epic quality special component, I only ask that you save the lives of the two of us and send us back to Yuan Kong City!" "I can swear that this red component is the most valuable item we possess, and it''s also the source of this battle!" As he spoke, he also sent over a screenshot of the attributes panel. Song Chi''s interest, initially low, suddenly peaked as his eyes scanned the screenshot. Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Demon Puppet Spirit Summoning Feature 2: Demon Puppet Spirit Guarding Feature 3: Doubling Spirit Summoning Distance Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 60s; Buffer: 24 hours Effect: Consumes 1,000 Spectral Energy Points to condense a Spirit Summoning Mark, which can be used to target a specific creature or object, allowing only one Spirit Summoning Mark at a time. Upgrade Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2,000 Spectral Energy Points {Demon Puppet Spirit Summoning: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points to activate a Spirit Summoning Mark actively. The creature or object marked will be instantly transported back to the carrying Warship (Note: The marked creature or object must not exceed 1/10 of the Warship''s volume, and at the time of summoning, the distance from the Warship must not exceed 0.02 (0.012) light-years)} {Demon Puppet Spirit Guarding: After the component is loaded, a Demon Puppet Phantom will automatically condense within the Torch Ship Captain''s Ancestral Aperture inside the warship, protecting the captain''s spirit, Spiritual heart, and Seed of Torch. If a Demon Puppet Phantom is shattered by an external attack, it will re-condense after 24 hours.} This component was indeed a long-range summoning type, something Song Chi had long sought but never found, and it even came with a feature that protected mental spirit, definitely a top rank component. Thus, Song Chi changed his mind. At the Cang Qiong''s bow, two main cannons were quickly charging. Zeng Han and his group did not know what condition Song Chi had opted to act on, but they knew it must have been some favorable offer from the old man Wu. Soon, the Cang Qiong reconnected another communication. "Friend, are you sure you want to intervene? We have three cruisers, I advise you to reconsider!" "Are you done talking?" With a calm expression, Song Chi fired the two main cannons the next second. A beam of light and a quantum sword light shot out one after another, hitting the energy shields on the outer layers of the two cruisers in front. Inside the cruisers, the Captains'' faces showed panic. With the arrival of the two attacks within a mere two seconds, their cruisers'' energy shields over-loaded one after another, followed by unimaginably fast damage to the warship armor and structure. Almost instinctively, both captains activated the defensive features of the warship armor, barely managing to withstand the attacks. Immediately, both understood that the two main cannon components of the Cang Qiong had to be enhanced to the Fourth Rank limit, if not Fifth Rank, and were of significant quality. "Damn, it must be cruiser captains from major forces. Both main cannons are at least of orange quality. What to do now?" Inside the communication group chat of the three cruisers, one of the attacked cruiser captains spoke. "What else can we do? Retreat!!" Zeng Han looked disturbed but found no other solution. He watched as the three cruisers decisively powered up their engines, turned their hulls around, and fled without hesitation. Song Chi was indeed surprised. Decisive Torch Ship Captains like these were rare; usually, most would not give up until seeing the coffin. He chose not to pursue, as he was initially just an interloper and the other party had never attacked Cang Qiong from the beginning; he never intended to deal a killing blow. Otherwise, he would not have merely initiated the normal attack from the two main cannons but activated the attack features instead. Two mere cruisers. If he had activated the attack features, it would have been instant annihilation, no second outcome possible. Not until the three cruisers vanished from sight, did the old man Wu and his grandson on the War Wu Vessel react, looking at Cang Qiong with disbelief. The old man Wu initially guessed Cang Qiong''s extraordinary origin and thanked Song Chi respectfully, but he was not in a hurry to bring out the [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] component. Given the combat power previously displayed by Cang Qiong, sinking the [War Wu Vessel] would be far too easy, and having the red epic component loaded on the [War Wu Vessel] could create just a little bit of concern for Cang Qiong. Song Chi did not force it. Cang Qiong''s engines roared, heading to Yuan Kong City as marked on the transit star map, and the [War Wu Vessel] slowly followed. Several hours later, as both warships'' jump devices eventually finished cooling, both activated simultaneous space jumps. Yuan Kong Floating Land, Northern Dome Star Region. Yuan Kong Floating Land is a Fourth Rank resource-type floating land that ran out of resources thousands of years ago, abandoned by a few large forces of the Wolf Fang Star Domain, eventually occupied Chapter 755 398: Northern Dome Star Domain - Summit of the High Mountain Blocking the path between the Cang Qiong and the War Wu Vessel was the very Zhulu Warship that Zeng Han had summoned after his retreat. According to the elderly Wu, this Zhulu Warship once belonged to a leader of an exploration team within the Yuan Kong Star Region, having been promoted to Zhulu Warship Captain for several hundred years. With grim expressions, the grandfather and grandson looked especially conflicted at this moment. Yet, Song Chi remained utterly composed, knowing that since the opposition hadn''t struck immediately, they must have some reservations, and that was enough for him. Soon, the Zhulu Warship in front of them sent a communication request. "Junior, take out that red component. I have no desire to bully the young!" The voice of the horse-faced Zhulu Warship Captain boomed low through the communication channel. The information previously shared by Zeng Han and his companions had informed him of Song Chi''s likely distinguished origin, which is why he hadn''t attacked directly, hoping to have Song Chi willingly hand over the item. "And what if I say no?" Confronted with the horse-faced man''s thinly veiled threat, Song Chi''s response was decidedly firm. His confidence was not unfounded; according to old man Wu, the Zhulu Warship, though over two hundred years since its promotion, had origins merely from an exploration team, making its combat power most probably below average among other Zhulu Warships. Relying on Cang Qiong''s current setup, if a fight did break out, it wasn''t certain that they could completely suppress the enemy, but escaping unobstructed was definitely within their capability. "Are you sure?" The horse-faced Zhulu Warship Captain''s expression chilled in an instant, as with a flicker of thought, bright lights began to emerge at the front of the Zhulu Warship, signaling the charging of its Main Cannon and Super Main Cannon. Meanwhile, within the opulent hall of the Yuan Kong City Lord''s Manor not far away, the actual ruler of Yuan Kong City, a seasoned Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain, stood in front of a projection screen that was broadcasting the standoff outside the city in real-time. Standing next to him, the Yuan Kong City Steward ventured a question. "Lord, should we intervene and test the waters? Wu Sheng seems to be on the War Wu Vessel as well..." Before the steward could finish his sentence, he was silenced by a raised hand. "There''s no need, let''s first see what this Cruiser is all about." Elsewhere within a luxurious private room inside a hotel in Yuan Kong City, a man and a woman were also observing the scene through special means. "The fact that a Zhulu Warship is using diplomacy before resorting to force suggests that this Cruiser''s identity might be noteworthy, young master!" The man shook his head. "Perhaps, but if we underestimate a Zhulu Warship just because of this, that would be recklessly overconfident..." Before he could finish, the scene on the projection screen abruptly shifted, causing the young master''s pupils to contract sharply. "The Mythical Mecha Form... a Cruiser transforming into a Mecha form?" Unlike the unidentified young master, the Deputy City Lord in the great hall of the city lord''s manor was much more composed. "Sentient micro-metal, by the looks of it a young dragon has crossed the river indeed. It''s just unknown which family it comes from!" ... Outside of Yuan Kong City, the warship-form of Cang Qiong transformed into a Mythical Mech, standing thirteen hundred meters tall before the eyes of all. This sudden shift in the spectacle caused the horse-faced Zhulu Warship Captain''s expression to subtly change. A Third Rank Cruiser morphing into a Mythical Mecha Form, it was clear to anyone that the origins of the Cang Qiong were far from ordinary. But it didn''t end there. The Mech Giant flash a red light in its hand, and the next second, a nearly kilometer-long sword glowing with intense red light materialized. Song Chi had not used the Silver Dragon Spear. A weapon of the Silver Legendary Oddity was too conspicuous and might prompt some to desperate action. Compared to that, the Divine-weaving Sword was just right. The appearance of the Divine-weaving Sword made the horse-faced man''s expression stiffen further, now he could fully confirm that Song Chi''s background was grander than he had anticipated. The immediate emergence of the Law Dragon Whale beside the Mech Giant was like the last straw that broke the camel''s back. Under the watchful eyes of countless onlookers in Yuan Kong City, the Zhulu Warship chose to rotate its hull. As a Zhulu Warship Captain who had risen from humble beginnings as part of an exploration team, the horse-faced man was all too aware of the gap between himself and the scions of major powers. First off, he wasn''t sure he could guarantee a complete suppression of the Cruiser before him; secondly, even if he managed it, he could hardly fathom the vengeance that would come from the Cruiser''s backers. These considerations led him to turn around without hesitation. As for his pride? As a Torch Ship Captain who had worked his way up from a commoner, only he knew how much hardship he had endured. Pride? Was it something he could eat? The spectators within Yuan Kong City, many of whom were Torch Ship Captains themselves, hissed disapprovingly at the anticlimactic standoff. Song Chi, oblivious to their scorn, shifted his thoughts and the Cang Qiong reverted back to its warship form, all while his gaze turned back to the War Wu Vessel. Old man Wu, under Song Chi''s gaze, clearly understood the message. With a flash of Ghost Light on his brow, the shimmering red component of the Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet was gently pulled out from the warship and quickly captured by Cang Qiong''s hanger bay. After completing this final step, the War Wu Vessel docked directly at Yuan Kong City''s exclusive warship berth, while Song Chi, piloting the Cang Qiong, turned the ship around, showing no intention of lingering. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi held the Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet component, a faint smile emerging on his face. He was very pleased with his gains from this venture. As for revealing the Divine-weaving Sword and the Dragon Whale State, potentially leading to the tracking of his identity, that was inevitable. However, it was a deliberate choice by Song Chi. He was bound to create a stir sooner or later on his journey to the Northern Dome Star Domain; he was merely accelerating the process as a precaution against the possibility that the Heavenly King Manor might resort to aggression without negotiation. Chapter 756 398: Northern Dome Star Domain - Summit of the High Mountain_2 ``` After loading the [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] component, Song Chi had enhanced it to LV59. At this point, the stock of Titanium Crystals in his hand was completely depleted, even the Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin was running low. However, the attributes of the [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] component, now enhanced to its current limit, were sufficiently powerful; the maximum summoning distance had skyrocketed from 0.02 light-years to 2.9 light-years. What''s more, its protection for the spiritual was formidable, giving one a profound sense of safety. Combined with the Soul Subduing Stele, Song Chi believed it would be difficult for Divine Soul Attacks of the Third or Fourth Rank Level to harm him in the future, and even Fifth Rank Divine Soul Attacks could be reduced by a large margin. ... Time passed, and another half a month went by. After an interlude in the Wolf Fang Star Domain, no other incidents occurred. The Cang Qiong continued north and finally entered the boundary of the Northern Dome Star Domain two days ago. The Northern Dome Star Domain, the private territory of the Beiqiong Shen Family, although not as rich as the central six major Star Domains, was nevertheless vast in area, spanning nearly a hundred thousand light-years in diameter. Moreover, the Beiqiong Shen Family also had a sizeable territory on the only Seventh Level Floating Land "Yaohan Floating Land" in the Kingdom of the central Ji Han Star Domain. Besides, there were no Seventh Level Starry Sea Floating Lands in the Northern Dome Star Domain; only one Sixth Level Peak life-type Floating Land on the verge of advancing to Seventh Level called the Northern Sphere Floating Land, which was also the ancestral land of the Heavenly King Manor, known as the Northern Sphere Floating Land. In addition, there were three other Sixth Level Floating Lands in the Star Domain, one life-type and two resource-type; more than ten Fifth Level Floating Lands, all owned by the Beiqiong Shen Family alone, a truly formidable force. The key was that with so many resources, coupled with a heritage of over twenty thousand years, no one knew the extent of the foundation accumulated within the depths of their ancestral land. Phew! Song Chi took a deep breath to calm his unsettled mind. Even with mental preparation and firm resolve, the closer he got to the Northern Dome Star Domain, the more inevitable the nervousness. Apart from the pressure from the Immortal Clan of Beiqiong Shen itself, the turmoil came more from the prospect of reuniting with the girl he had thought about for decades. After all, it had been fifty years since their parting. Fifty years; times had changed, would the girl still remember him? Would Uncle Shen and Aunt Shen still acknowledge him? ... For a time, Song Chi''s mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts, various ideas emerging incessantly. But soon he gathered himself and firmly initiated the next Spatial Jump. Northern Dome Star Domain, Northern Sphere Floating Land. Billions of kilometers away from the Floating Land, in the starry sky, a space fluctuation suddenly appeared, followed by the Cang Qiong, enveloped in a Five-Colored Light Shield, revealing its form. Quickly, the patrolling fleet of the Heavenly King Manor spotted the Cang Qiong and a small task force approached immediately. "Unidentified cruiser, you have entered the environs of the Northern Sphere Floating Land''s Star Domain, please declare your identity or leave!!" "Unidentified cruiser, you have..." "Unidentified..." Three consecutive warning messages echoed in the starry sky; the other side did not choose to connect via warship communication but directly broadcast the warning to the Cang Qiong. In response, Song Chi took the initiative to send a communication request to the leading cruiser. Once the communication was established, Song Chi actively declared his identity to the middle-aged man on the opposite side of the communication screen. "Song Chi from Dinghai Song family of the Chenxing Principality, I come to visit the Shen Wenjie family, who returned to the Heavenly King Manor over forty years ago. Please relay my message!" Having said that, Song Chi maintained a smile on his face and quietly watched the other party. Hearing that he had come to visit, the patrol captain was not surprised; the Shen Family had a large family and business, and not to mention collateral relatives, the direct and immediate relatives alone numbered over a hundred million. The number of people who came to connect with relatives every year was countless. But upon hearing that Song Chi was looking for the Shen Wenjie family, he was somewhat surprised, as they were relatives who had only recently been brought back. Seeing that Song Chi did not seem like a vulgar person, the captain did not make things difficult; he took the initiative to report. ``` Song Chi originally thought it would take some time, but the other party''s response was unexpectedly swift. "Okay, you can just follow this guide map straight there!" In just tens of seconds, the other party had replied and transmitted over a special guide map. Song Chi didn''t hesitate much, as this was the other side''s turf. If the Shen Family really intended any mischief, he would just have to face it head-on; there were no shortcuts to take. Following the guide map provided, Song Chi piloted the Cang Qiong slowly toward the front. Indeed, the direction indicated by the guide map was toward the Northern Sphere Floating Land ahead. There was no problem with that, but as for what came next, he could only take one step at a time. The Cang Qiong''s speed of advancement wasn''t fast because Song Chi always felt that things wouldn''t be so simple. Bang! Before long, as the Cang Qiong moved forward, it suddenly jolted, with a massive tremor passing through the entire warship. "What''s going on? A special spatial veil?" Song Chi frowned. This change felt more like the Cang Qiong had hit something. He carefully tried again and finally confirmed that there was something blocking the way up ahead, but he was unclear about the specific reason. He only knew that it seemed to be prohibiting the warship from continuing its flight. Such being the case, he pondered for a while, then the warship''s hatch opened, and a humanoid alien race of Third Rank Level was sent out. As it left the warship, it was as if there was an entire tract of invisible land beneath it. The Third Rank humanoid alien stood erect, and then, under Song Chi''s command, it began walking toward the front. However, under these circumstances, the unknown barrier that was firmly preventing Cang Qiong''s progress acted as if it didn''t exist at all. The Third Rank humanoid stepped out far away. Soon after, Song Chi had a Void Demon and a Flame Giant also make attempts, but the results were the same. At this point, he basically understood that further flying was not permitted, and he would have to recall his warship and walk. Having reached this conclusion, he didn''t hesitate and directly recalled the Cang Qiong, leaving only himself in the starry space. This situation was more right. If he had entered the Northern Sphere Floating Land smoothly and easily, it would have made him feel uneasy instead. Taking a stride, and without feeling any resistance, he had no more concerns, continuing his advance through the dark starry space. As he kept moving forward, he could feel the pressure on his body gradually increasing. It was somewhat like the previous ascent up the Soul Refining Mountain, but the difference was that the previous experience was a mental pressure, whereas now, it was both spiritual and physical pressure. However, for a short time, it was manageable. Song Chi wasn''t much affected, what with his "Twenty-two Uses With One Mind" and a physique to match, could his endurance be lacking? He didn''t know how long had walked, but Song Chi felt his steps becoming extremely heavy. Each step required him to use all of his strength, and even upon the skin of his body, a faint mist of blood seemed to be steaming. At one point, Song Chi stopped. His intuition told him that if he advanced further, what would suffer damage would be the foundation of his body. Though his flesh was unable to continue, one shouldn''t forget he still had the Cang Qiong. Not in its warship form, when Song Chi summoned it again, the Cang Qiong had already transformed into the Mythical Mecha Form, and he entered the mecha''s interior immediately. This piece of the starry sky did not allow flight, yet it didn''t prohibit the entry of a warship in mecha form. With the Mecha''s external shell for defence, Song Chi instantly felt the pressure around him greatly weaken. The Cang Qiong, now in Mecha form, continued advancing under his control. Finally, after a long while, a glimmer of dawn began to emerge ahead. Thump, thump, thump! At this juncture, even with the protection of the silver-quality warship armor and the energy shield, along with the additional enhancement provided by the "Heart of Behemoth," Song Chi still felt breathless, but he did not give up. The Mech Giant steadfastly took strides, until at a certain moment, the pitch-black starry sky suddenly shifted, and the Cang Qiong in Mecha form appeared at the summit of a high mountain. There, a figure was already waiting for him. PS: Less than three hundred votes to go, brothers and sisters who still have votes, please help!!!!! Chapter 757 399: Reunion after 50 Years·Level 7 [Silver Apple] Swiftly recalling the "Cang Qiong," Song Chi pressed down the still unsettled, heavy panting and bowed towards the figure standing with their back to him. "Young Song Chi pays his respects to the senior!" The person in front of him did not reveal the slightest unusual aura; even under the view of his double pupils, there were no traces of spectral energy to be seen, as if the person truly were just an ordinary person. However, it was precisely because of this that Song Chi felt even more respect. How could someone be ordinary in a place like this? And since they are not ordinary, the fact that not even the double pupils could detect any spectral energy inside their body was enough to attest to the other party''s terrifying power. "Sit down!" The other person did not turn around but merely spoke two words indifferently. Song Chi did not dare to ask more and obediently went to sit beside the other person. However, when he reached the edge of the mountain platform, he discovered that the other person wasn''t meditating or anything; rather, he was fishing. Yes, fishing. Beneath his feet, the towering mountain peak stood right in the middle of a giant lake. Looking down, the surrounding area was all an endless surface of water. Looking at the elder beside him, he was holding a bamboo fishing rod in his hand. What seemed to be just thumb-thick in his grip, once extended over the lake below, was actually hundreds of thousands of meters in length. Although he was puzzled in his heart, Song Chi still maintained absolute silence and sat cross-legged beside the elder at the spot. Tens of minutes later, the elder lifted his fishing rod, and at that moment, mighty Space Law power suddenly emerged over his previously plain arm. Song Chi''s heart trembled; if he wasn''t feeling wrong, the level of Spatial Law comprehension of this individual was perhaps even higher than his family''s Prime Ancestor. Before he had time to ponder further, the mighty Space Law power wrapped around the bamboo rod, quickly spreading, and before Song Chi could react, a behemoth nearly twenty thousand meters in length was pulled up from underneath the vast lake. Finally, with Song Chi watching with his own eyes, the dragon fish that was nearly twenty thousand meters in length began to shrink rapidly until by the time the elder pulled it up to the mountaintop, it had reduced to the length of a few dozen centimeters, as if the previously nearly twenty-thousand-meter long terrifying body was merely an illusion, and what was before his eyes now was its true size. However, Song Chi was clear that everything that had just happened was real. At this moment, under his double pupils, he could clearly see the astonishingly rich blood essence contained within the body of the dragon fish. "Come, lend a hand!" Following the elder''s call, Song Chi started to make a fire on a stone stove not far away. The firewood that was used to start the fire was Spirit Wood, bearing a unique fragrance. After the two busied themselves for a while, a pot of milky white dragon fish soup was quickly ready. "Try it, the taste should be quite good!" The elder seemed quite confident in his culinary skills; and when Song Chi tasted the fish soup, he found that it was indeed the case. Not only was the dragon fish soup extremely delicious, but also... Before he could ponder further, a warm current suddenly emerged in his abdomen and began to surge throughout his body, eventually converging deep within his mind. Crack! A crisp sound of breaking echoed, and Song Chi heard it clearly. This indicated that his Spiritual Force had obtained another breakthrough, advancing from twenty-two uses with one mind to twenty-three uses with one mind. Even though the bottleneck between the two had already been cracked open, it was just an extremely fine line. Song Chi had originally thought that to truly break through to twenty-three uses with one mind, it might take several years; now, however, it was accelerated by several years because of a bowl of dragon fish soup. To say he wasn''t happy would be impossible. After his Spiritual Force stabilized a bit, he quickly opened his eyes. "Thank you..." Just as he was about to express his gratitude, he suddenly felt an irresistible pulling force acting on his body, whisking him away from the mountaintop at great speed. At the same time, he heard the elder''s voice by his ear. "It was the youngsters below who begged for me to come and assess you. You''re not bad, little fellow. But if you ever dare to bully my girl in the future, I shall personally visit Dragon Spine Continent..." The space transformed for a while, and when he came to his senses again, Song Chi found himself in an ancient and tranquil courtyard. As his gaze returned, a petite body had already plunged into his arms. Even though his vision was still a bit blurry, the familiar fragrance was enough for Song Chi to confirm the identity of the person in his arms at once. "Ni''er!" He gently called out, then raised his hand to embrace the delicate body in his arms tightly. "Mhm!" The girl responded with a soft voice. Though he wanted to keep holding her, Song Chi did not ignore several smiling figures not too far away. Releasing Shen Youran, he rubbed her blushing cheeks and quickly turned to salute Shen Wenjie and his wife, who were standing nearby. "Uncle Shen, Aunt!" Besides, there was Shen Qing standing behind the two. He could sense that now, Shen Wenjie and his wife, including Shen Youran and Shen Qing, had all become Third Rank Torch Captains. Since their return to the Shen Family, their progress had been nothing short of tremendous. "Little Chi, come, have a drink with your uncle tonight, and let''s talk about your family''s affairs these years. Fifty years, time really flies!" And so, with back-and-forth exchanges, the initially somewhat estranged relationship quickly warmed up again, even more so than in the past. In the following time, Song Chi spent time chatting with Shen Wenjie and Shen Qing, informing them about some of the events that had happened to his family in recent years, including how his grandfather had become a Zhulu Warship Captain, and how both his father and mother had advanced to Third Rank. At the same time, the two of them along with Shen Youran also detailed their own experiences over the past fifty years. Through their conversation, Song Chi learned that the Shen Wenjie family now belonged to the Third Direct Vein of the Shen Family, a lineage whose vein opening dated back over ten thousand years. Nowadays, their strength could only be considered average, and that person he had encountered earlier was the current sole Fearless Captain of the Third Direct Vein. That evening, at the Third Direct Vein residence, within the courtyard where the Shen Wenjie family resided, after a long chat with Shen Qing, Song Chi returned to the bedroom his Uncle Shen had arranged for him. About ten minutes later, someone knocked on the bedroom door. When he opened it, Shen Youran came in with some toiletries. However, as she was about to leave, Song Chi suddenly embraced her tightly from behind. Shen Youran''s cheeks blushed immediately. Before she could speak up, Song Chi, burrowing his face in her fragrant hair, was the first to say, "Don''t go, let me hold you..." Seeing that Shen Youran did not resist, he moved closer to her ear and said, "My wife is so wonderful!" Upon hearing this, he could clearly feel the delicate body in his arms soften even more. "Who''s your wife, you narcissist..." The two snuggled for a good while, but Song Chi knew that since this was "her family''s house", it wouldn''t be good to overdo it. Ultimately, he boldly kissed her red lips, then let her go. However, before leaving, he handed her a "Ruins Market Walking Rank." He whispered the instructions for its use, and then Shen Youran, her cheeks still flushed, left. After finishing his wash, Song Chi immediately entered the warship summoning room beneath the bedroom, summoned the Cang Qiong, and after completely isolating it from external probing, he entered the Ruins Market. On the other hand, Shen Youran did the same. The reason for such caution was not a lack of trust in Shen Wenjie and Shen Qing, but rather a wariness of the Shen Family. The Northern Sphere Shen Family''s inheritance stretched over twenty thousand years, and even the Third Direct Vein had a history of over ten thousand years. Over such a long period, all sorts of people could emerge, and the internal factions were so intricate that not even their own members could distinguish them all; it was always better to err on the side of caution. In the Ruins Market, on the third floor of an inn, Shen Youran curiously inspected the modest-sized walking room several times before her crystal-clear eyes fixed on Song Chi. Song Chi did not hide anything and recounted the whole situation of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to her. Then, he took out the last "Ruin Market Projection Rank" he had and solemnly handed it over to the girl. "Sweetie, this token has significant limitations; unless it''s absolutely necessary, try not to activate it. It''s best kept as a last resort. Of course, if you really encounter a life-threatening danger, don''t hesitate to use ityour safety is the most important!" Clutching the "Ruin Market Projection Rank," Shen Youran didn''t say much, but her eyes had already narrowed into crescents with emotion. Song Chi sat down in the walking room, then beckoned for the girl to sit on his lap. The left hand that encircled Shen Youran''s slender waist was restless, causing her to let out little moans from time to time. Soon, he took out the two components of the "Yin Yang Concentric Medallions." "Sweetie, you take this ''Yin Concentric Medallion.'' We''ll bind them together later. These two medallion parts were obtained from a ruined secret realm in the Alien Star Domain by my parents. It''s a pity they didn''t grow to their limit; if both were nurtured to Red Quality and then bound, they would evolve into Silver Grade, and a new ''Yin Yang Projection'' feature would emerge..." He explained in detail about the "Yin Yang Concentric Medallions" to Shen Youran, and her eyes also sparkled upon seeing these two components. As a woman favored by the heavens, she could naturally discern the formidable potential of these "Concentric Medallions." If the "Ruin Market Projection Rank" Song Chi gave her was a one-time lifesaving item, then these "Concentric Medallions" were an asset that could prove useful over and over again in daily situations. Though they might not have the commanding power of the "Projection Rank," their practicality was certainly superior. Besides these, Song Chi took out dozens of Storage Capsulesa spatial device no one could have too many ofwith one capsule containing a significant number of various resources. "Space Law Fruit," "Green Blood Pan Peach," "Aged Deep Sea Clam Pearls," and a "Phoenix Blood Root" obtained from the "Spirit Beast Secret Realm." Song Chi had some knowledge about the Northern Sphere Shen Family in recent years. First was their inherited secret technique "Phantom Phoenix State," which was rumored to be a divine skill of the Starry Sky Behemoth "Void Sea Flame Phoenix." And this Void Sea Flame Phoenix was a descendant of the true phoenixes; the Phoenix Blood Root would be highly beneficial to Shen Youran. In fact, he had two more Phoenix Blood Roots in his possession but those were part of the betrothal gifts he had prepared for marrying Shen Youran later. Moreover, a person could only consume one Phoenix Blood Root in a lifetime; consuming more would have no effect. Otherwise, that Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix would have hoarded all of the Phoenix Blood Roots long ago, why would any be left until the end? Just as Song Chi was about to introduce these items to Shen Youran, she struggled to stand with her body going limp, shot Song Chi a fierce glare, and said, "Wait a moment!" With that, she activated her "Ruins Market Walking Rank" to leave the walking room. Roughly two minutes later, when Shen Youran reappeared, she had several new items in her hand. Song Chi couldn''t be more familiar with these items, for he had reaped them many times in the past. They were none other than "Silver Apples," not ordinary Fourth or Fifth Rank ones, but two Sixth Rank "Silver Apples" and one Seventh Rank Level "Silver Apple." PS: Asking for the basic monthly tickets in August! Chapter 758 400: Upgrade Choices and [Oath Pact] Three [Silver Apples], two of Sixth Rank and one of Seventh Rank, the value is unimaginable. Not to mention others, just the two Sixth Rank [Silver Apples] could turn two Yin Yang [Concentric Medallions] into Silver Legend Components; moreover, that Seventh Rank [Silver Apple] could also create a Silver Component, which if placed in the outside world, would be of unimaginable value. Thinking this, Song Chi inquired about the origin of these [Silver Apples], including the previously mentioned [Big Dipper Hall - Shaking Light Star Rank]. In his view, although Shen Youran''s family had returned to the Shen Family, and the Northern Sphere Shen Family''s heritage was frighteningly profound, it was not surprising that they could produce these items. But profundity wasn''t just about heritage; population was even more so. Shen Youran''s talent was decent, awakening initially as a Purple Torch Seed and now having evolved into an Orange Torch Seed, but could this truly justify the Shen Family''s investment of such valuable resources? In any case, he was somewhat skeptical. When Song Chi inquired about them, Shen Youran naturally did not hide anything and quickly recounted the whole story. After hearing everything, Song Chi finally understood and also deeply appreciated the girl''s good fortune. It turned out that shortly after Shen Youran''s awakening, she discovered a Torch Warship from their civilization left adrift during an exploration in the Alien Star Domain, a Fifth Rank Level Battleship at that. According to Shen Youran, the battleship captain, due to some accidents, got disrupted during the ship''s return, thus losing the opportunity to rejoin the Torch Human Civilization. At that time, he was just the captain of a Zhulu Warship. Afterwards, while drifting in the Alien Star Domain, he luckily became a battleship captain, but unfortunately, his time was already running short by then, and he hadn''t broken through to Fifth Rank in the Guidance Technique before the end of his life. The [Big Dipper Hall - Shaking Light Star Rank] was obtained from this dormant battleship. As for the current [Silver Apples], they were a reward given by the Shen Family after Shen Youran handed over the dormant battleship, including a group enhancement type component on board; the Shen Family gave a total of four [Silver Apples], two of Sixth Rank and two of Seventh Rank, one of the Seventh Rank ones already being used. After Shen Youran explained, Song Chi began to ponder which three components to use the three Silver Apples on; the two Sixth Rank [Silver Apples] plainly ought to be used for [Yin Yang Concentric Medallions], especially considering the Seventh Rank [Silver Apple]. However, before he could think further, Shen Youran once again took out a Red Component. Oath Pact lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Spirit Contract Feature 2: Contract Energy Level increased by one Rank Feature 3: Oath Song Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When the equipped warship receives verbal spirit and sound wave attacks, it will autonomously weaken their might by 20%. No charge or buffer required. Upgrade Requirement: 20 Threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 ton of Light Sound Stone {Spirit Contract: Consumes 50000 Spectral Energy Points, signs a special contract with a designated living being that both parties are willing to agree upon; this contract''s priority is Silver (only Silver and above, and components meant to break the contract must not have a lower rank than this contract); contract content: determined by the captain, contract duration: determined by the captain, maximum number of people in a single contract: 0/5, maximum number of contracts: only one contract can exist at the same time.} {Oath Song: After loading, a light, spiritual song of the oath will echo inside the warship, increasing the captain''s Spiritual Force recovery speed by 100%, and enhancing the captain''s comprehension by 5%.} Regarding this component, Song Chi understood Shen Youran''s intention; she wanted to actively sign a secrecy contract concerning Zhu Tian Ruins Market. About this, Song Chi directly shook his head; since he had already informed Shen Youran of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, he naturally wouldn''t have any further suspicions. But unable to withstand Shen Youran''s persistence, her explanation was simple: the varied methods in the Shattered Starry Sea were numerous, and once encountering bewitchment, hypnosis, or soul searching and other extraordinary means, Zhu Tian Ruins Market could be easily exposed; only by signing this [Oath Pact] could it be safest. Regarding this, Song Chi couldn''t oppose her, and in the end, he signed this [Spirit Contract]. As for the specific content of the contract, it simply involved not revealing the existence of [Zhu Tian Ruins Market] in any form; under Shen Youran''s insistence, the duration of the contract was set to be permanent. Unless Song Chi no longer needed to hide his identity, revealing Zhu Tian Ruins Market to the public, only then could this contract be dissolved. After signing the contract, this component was also enhanced by Song Chi to lv50, using Titanium Crystals exchanged from the Shaking Light Star Tower Mall; over twenty years had passed, and the exchange quota of the Star Tower Mall had already been refreshed. After enhancing to Fifth Rank, its "Spirit Contract" Feature was significantly upgraded. {Spirit Contract: Consumes 50000 Spectral Energy Points... single maximum number of people in a contract: 0/30, maximum number of contracts: up to 6 contracts can exist at the same time.} Additionally, both enhanced their two [Concentric Medallions] to Red Quality; once they completed the binding, they would be transformed into two Silver Components. Speaking of these two [Concentric Medallions], the two naturally discussed the subsequent advancement of the warship. "Yo?ran, what is your current Spatial Law Comprehension Degree?" "0.59%!" Hearing this, Song Chi wasn''t surprised. Although Shen Youran was also a scion of the Immortal Clan, she only returned to her family midway, and she was not of the legitimate succession sequence, her comprehension of the Space Law was decent, aided by the Primordial Secret Realm under the Shen Family''s command. Following this, plus five Space [Law Fruits], and about a ten-year buffer before breaking through to Fourth Rank with the Guidance Technique, finally breaking through 1% would not be difficult. Chapter 759 400: Upgrade Choices and [Oath Pact]_2 "Genetic Bloodline Talent?" "45!" Clearly, the Shen Family also possessed special resources like the Blood Bodhi to enhance Genetic Bloodline Talent, perhaps even better ones, it''s just that Shen Youran didn''t get to use them. Song Chi''s gaze shifted, his thoughts rapidly churning. With Shen Youran''s current Genetic Lineage Value, plus two more Bloodline Baptisms, getting over 50 points wasn''t difficult, and thus, when his Guidance Technique broke through to the Fourth Rank, his Law Amplitude could reach about 16-18 times, and considering the ten-year Law Amplitude Phase, there was still a great chance of reaching 30% before the onset of the great war. Thinking of this, Song Chi hesitated no longer. "Have you collected the several special resources that might be used for the ''Snow You'' promotion to Fourth Rank?" Understanding that Song Chi wanted to complete the warship''s upgrade as soon as possible, Shen Youran nodded slightly. "In that case, shall we initiate the warship promotion mission in a few days?" Confirming this, the two snuggled for a while longer before Shen Youran departed. Returning to the Cang Qiong, Song Chi immediately took out the Seventh Rank [Silver Apple] and then turned his gaze to the numerous components aboard the Cang Qiong. With the current configuration of the Cang Qiong, there were quite a few parts that could make use of this [Silver Apple]. [Enslavement Medal] [Heart of Behemoth] [Chicang''s No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm] [Peeping Spirit Eyes] [Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon] [Super Ability Controller] [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring] [Black Gold Ram] [Fallen Angel Soldier Tree] and the recently acquired [Oath Pact]. Eleven in total. Song Chi deliberated for a while but finally set his sights on the component [Chicang''s No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm]; this accompanying secret realm represented not just him but also the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] within. As one of the rarest and most valuable of the starry sky plants, the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] was not only extremely scarce but also had great potential, able to grow to Seventh Rank at its peak, and once it reached Seventh Rank, it could then continuously produce Seventh Rank [Silver Apples], truly priceless. And all of this hinged on the premise that [Chicang''s No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] could be enhanced to Seventh Rank; the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] had already been tightly integrated by the Tri-Eyed Royal Family''s Dominator "Chicang" with the Cultivation Secret Realm, where the secret realm''s upper limit was key. Aside from this Cultivation Secret Realm, Song Chi did not neglect to consider other components, such as the recently acquired [Oath Pact]. But secrecy agreement components were already rare, red ones even rarer, not to mention the even more scarce counter-secrecy components, and silver quality or above were one in a million. In this regard, the [Oath Pact] had no need for promotion. Thus, Song Chi finally chose the component [Chicang''s No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm]. Soon, this accompanying secret realm component was promoted to Silver Quality and, like the Yin Yang Concentric Medallion, didn''t require him to actively provide a new Feature; after promotion, the component derived its fourth feature on its own. Chicang''s No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm lv50 Quality: Silver Feature: Plant growth speed increased by 210% Feature 2: Alien plant transplant success rate increased by 60% Feature 3: Secret Realm Accelerator Feature 4: Time Marrow Fluid Consumption: 1400/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After installation, the secret realm will be fully bound to the warship and become an accompanying secret realm, allowing entry and exit at will. No need for charge or buffering. Current secret realm species: Silver Apple Mother Tree (Fifth Rank), ten Dragon Blood Trees, God Tempering Fruit Tree, Azure Blood Pan Peach Tree, Space Law Tree, Light of Law Tree Upgrade Requirement: 10 strands of Floating Land Origin (Fifth Rank), 300,000 Spectral Energy Points, 154 Titanium Crystals, 1 Fifth Rank Void Crystal, 54 Law Stones Note: This component will occupy an additional 3 slots. {Secret Realm Accelerator: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, accelerates time in the Secret Realm once, the current acceleration multiplier is 15x (current component level), with a cooldown time of 1 year.} {Time Marrow Fluid: A special temporal resource that generates one drop every ten thousand years and has a unique effect.} For Song Chi, now that his Cultivation Secret Realm had advanced, he only focused on the newly appeared "Time Marrow Fluid" feature. It''s less of a feature and more of a collection of special resources. Clearly, as the quality of the component itself had improved, so had the rank of the Secret Realm. What was once a plain Starry Sea Secret Realm had now evolved into a Secret Realm of at least the most basic Primordial type, with a new type of temporal resource. As for the Primordial Origin Law that had manifested within it, it was still very faint at present and required a long period of evolution; even after evolution, it would not reach the effect of the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Even among Primordial Secret Realms, the Dragon Spine Secret Realm was of the highest tier, and this Cultivation Secret Realm still had a long way to go. ... Three days later, in the Floating Land Firmament of the Northern Sphere. A fusion light belt shot out from the Cruiser "Xue You," tightly integrating with "Cang Qiong" nearby before activating the Alien Star Domain deployment. After the charge was completed, under the watchful eyes of Shen Father and Shen Mother below, the two Cruisers deployed together into the Alien Starry Sea. Of course, this was not a random deployment but a Star Domain marked by a Space Beacon laid by Shen Youran during a previous exploration in the Alien Star Domain. "Is that the ''Lei Jie Floating Land''?" Not far from where the two warships landed, a Floating Land wrapped in thunderclouds quietly hovered in the starry sky. According to Shen Youran, this block of land was called Lei Jie Floating Land and was a Level Four special celestial Floating Land teeming with life forms, including numerous Third Rank and Fourth Rank indigenous creatures. "Hmm, the dominant tribe on Lei Jie Floating Land is the Thunder Prison Demon Wolf Clan, and there are no fewer than three digits of Fourth Rank Level Thunder Prison Demon Wolves." Shen Youran meant to say more, but at that moment, the hatch of "Cang Qiong" opened, and out flew two creatures engulfed in thick flames the Flame Giant and the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon, both Fifth Rank Species. Song Chi''s plan was simple, use the inherent strength of these two Fifth Rank creatures to suppress the entire Lei Jie Floating Land with overwhelming power. As for that Level Four Floating Land Shield supported by the Floating Land itself? If it were before, Song Chi would have found it troublesome, but not now. Not only did "Cang Qiong" possess a Silver Quality Main Cannon strengthened to the Fifth Rank limit, it also had the component "Sky-breaking Spike," which was specially designed to counteract Floating Land Shields. The two Cruisers first flew swiftly towards Lei Jie Floating Land. When the "Sky-breaking Spike" enhanced to lv50 was activated, a luminous beam burst forth from Cang Qiong, penetrating the Floating Land Shield ahead and tearing a fissure several meters wide into it. This was not the end. Prior to activating the Sky-breaking Spike, Cang Qiong''s two Main Cannons had already begun their roaring attack. The terrifying attacks, combined by the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light and True Immortal Quantum Sword Light attack Features, shot forth. Boom, boom! Amidst the violent explosions, the fissure, initially only a few meters in diameter, began to rapidly widen. Yet, when the energy shockwave had completely dispersed, what appeared in the sight of Song Chi and Shen Youran was only a fissure a few hundred meters in diameter. Seeing this, Song Chi was impressed that it was a Floating Land Shield built upon an entire Level Four Floating Land; even so, only such an insignificant gap had been torn open. However, he had anticipated this scenario. At his command, the Flame Giant moved swiftly forward; as it approached the shield''s fissure, its crimson arms reached out and tightly clung to the gap. Infinite Law of Fire flowed between its arms, and under the horrifying Divine Power of the Giant Clan''s bloodline and the nearly Major Achievement Law of Fire, the fissure slowly began to widen. Not until the fissure approached a diameter close to two thousand meters did "Cang Qiong," "Xue You," and the now resized Fire-breathing Flame Dragon all enter through the gap into Lei Jie Floating Land. It was only then that more than a dozen Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves rushing up from below appeared through the thunderclouds. However, it was too late; the Fifth Rank Fire-breathing Flame Dragon had already revealed its full grandeur. Chapter 760 401: Both Advance to Rank 4 Before a Fifth Rank pureblood giant dragon, any number of Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves were doomed to be nothing more than a number, even with the limitations of the Floating Land''s Origin Rule, it only slowed the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon''s slaughter to some extent. This was a pureblood giant dragon, whose Genetic Bloodline Talent ranked fifth tier in the Starry Sea, a favored child of the element of fire, while the Thunder Prison Demon Wolves, although not bad in their Genetic Bloodline Talent, were at best high-level life forms of the Starry Sea, far inferior to the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon. If one said that the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon had yet to penetrate the interior of the Floating Land and was blocked by the Floating Land Shield, it might be troublesome to rush into the Lu Shang Floating Land. But now, the reality was that it had already gotten inside. Roar! Roar! Roar! At Song Chi''s command, the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon roared and, the next second, an endless Fiery Dragon Breath spewed forth from its mouth. Any Thunder Prison Demon Wolf that got even a hint of this Fifth Rank Dragon Flame was scorched with terrifying wounds. Even as they strived to use the Law of Thunder to shield themselves, and exerted large amounts of thunder energy to envelop their bodies in evasion, they could not avoid being hit by the Fiery Dragon Breath that almost covered half of the Vault of Heaven. Under the spewing of the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon, a group of Thunder Prison Demon Wolves began howling as they fell towards the ground. Since they could no longer prevent the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon from entering the interior of the Floating Land, it was naturally most important to save their lives at this moment. Song Chi wasn''t stingy either; he activated the "Pusuo Time Realm" Feature at the first opportunity. Once the Warship completed its upgrade, all he needed to do afterward was to stay at home with peace of mind to comprehend laws and try to break through the Guidance Technique. So, it didn''t matter if the "Pusuo Time Realm" went into cooldown. With the appearance of this Time Domain, the speed of nearly twenty Thunder Prison Demon Wolves was suddenly reduced by several times. In the eyes of ordinary people, it might not change much, but to the Fifth Rank Fire-breathing Flame Dragon, these slowed Thunder Prison Demon Wolves were like slow-moving targets. Under the Fiery Dragon Breath, nearly twenty Thunder Prison Demon Wolves were all covered. In the end, the Cang Qiong and Xue Yo?ran fired rapidly, taking down all nearly twenty Thunder Prison Demon Wolves in succession. The Warship promotion tasks for the two Cruisers had already started a step earlier, and after killing all these Thunder Prison Demon Wolves, both of their chances of successful promotion had increased significantly. [Warship Promotion Task (Cang Qiong)] [Current Success Rate: 60.05% (Initial Success Rate 0.05% + Bathing in Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves'' Blood 40% + Half-step Sixth Rank Blood of the Evil God 10% + Special Resource Formula 10%)] [Promotion Special Resource Formula (3/3): Space Attribute Crystal of the Law*1, Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute*1, Ten-thousand-year Pure Yang Jade*1] [Additional Promotion Resource: Half-step Sixth Rank Blood of the Evil God] [Bathed in Alien Blood: Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves 40%] In just a short time, Song Chi''s Cang Qiong had already exceeded a 60% success rate in its promotion. The reason for such rapid progress was not only due to personally killing several Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves, but Song Chi''s previous ample preparations had also played a significant role. Not to mention the special resource formula, the drop of Blood of the Evil God from the Prime Ancestor given to him had alone added an additional 10% to the success rate. However, after exceeding a 60% success rate, this increase in speed had slowed down significantly, most directly evident in that previously one Thunder Prison Demon Wolf could contribute a 5% success rate, which had now dropped to 2.5%. And once it breached 70%, this number would halve again, and so on. Looking over at Shen Youran, her promotion success rate was lower than Song Chi''s, currently only at 54%. The two didn''t linger, leaving behind two Fourth Rank Enslaved Species to guard the tear caused by the Flame Giant, preventing any Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves from attacking the immobile Flame Giant. On the other side, the two Cruisers, along with the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon, headed toward the surface of the Floating Land. It wasn''t easy to fight slowly against those Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves that had already hidden away on this Level 4 Floating Land. However, Song Chi and his partner had a simple solution, directly having the Xue Yo?ran perform targeted detection. The Sky Patrol Radar installed on the Xue Yo?ran perfectly featured a "Magic Energy Detection" similar to the previously encountered [Goblin Magic Energy Detection Radar], which now proved to be quite effective. With this specific guidance, the task of the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon was merely to take action, and the efficiency couldn''t be faster. Several months later, the number of Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves on the entirety of Lu Shang Floating Land had been reduced by more than half, resulting in a significant boost in the promotion success rates of the Cang Qiong and Xue Yo?ran Cruisers, which had now all broken through 80%. Upon this, Shen Youran suggested continuing to kill the remaining dozens of Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolves on Lu Shang Floating Land. But Song Chi refused. The reason was simplehe still needed to leave some for Shen Father and Shen Mother later, right? Of course, the most crucial point was that this method was too slow; each killing of a Fourth Rank Thunder Prison Demon Wolf could only increase the success rate by 0.625% after surpassing 80%. It was unclear how long it would take to reach 90%. Furthermore, less than five months were left until the year-long deadline for the Warship promotion task, and Song Chi didn''t want to continue slowly. His idea was the same as before when he helped his parentsto bring along the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon and the Flame Giant, borrow Grandpa''s [Starry Sky Projector] for a while, and directly hunt a few Fifth Rank Exotic Beasts, which would be much faster. As for the difficulty, it wasn''t too bad. Previously, they had faced the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, which, after ingesting the Phoenix Blood Root, had reversed its bloodline and possessed ancestral Divine Skills of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Demon Phoenix, making it extremely tough. But this time, there were no such constraints. Chapter 761 401: Both Advance to Rank 4_2 When he had searched for the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, he had already compiled detailed records of the exotic beasts across most of the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. Among these, there were many common Fifth Rank beasts and even some that had recently advanced to the Fifth Rank. By bringing along the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon and the Flame Giant and even borrowing two Fifth Rank Enslavement Dragons from the clan elders, he could easily hunt the ordinary Fifth Rank beasts within the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm]. Without further delay, Song Chi made use of the Spatial Anchor Point left on the Dragon Spine Continent to return home, where he retrieved the [Starry Sky Projector] component from his grandfather, and then headed straight for the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] on the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. Under his meticulous plan, the operation went without any hitch. Over the subsequent three months, he captured a total of nine Fifth Rank beastsfive by the Cang Qiong and four by the Snow You. Eventually, the promotion success rate of the Snow You reached 94%, and the Cang Qiong astonishingly achieved a promotion success rate of 96.25%. It wasn''t that he did not wish to continue, but time was insufficient. In the final three days, Song Chi even dismantled 12 parts using just the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring], mostly gold and silver components. On Shen Youran''s side, parts were also removed damage-free using the Shen Family''s component removal technology, and then both decided to initiate the promotion simultaneously in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Accompanied by a rich brilliance, the promotion of the two warships officially commenced. Beside him, Shen Youran''s figure trembled slightly, and Song Chi held her tightly while he himself was not calm. Although both warships had a promotion success rate of over 95%, theoretically speaking, as long as they were not too unlucky, there was basically no chance of failing. However, it still wasn''t 100%, and no one could guarantee they wouldn''t fall within that unlucky 5%. As time passed, under torturous waiting, the two shining warships finally began to dim, and simultaneously, the bodies of the warships started to expand dramatically. 1500 meters 1800 meters ... Eventually, both warships swelled to a length of three thousand meters, with Cang Qiong around three thousand eight hundred meters and Snow You stopping at three thousand five hundred meters. (No more tricks; just straight to the promotion, to save you all the complaints about slow upgrades!) Generally speaking, the normal sizes from low to high of the Torch Warships are as follows: Zero Rank Shuttle (5 meters) First Rank Airship (20 meters) Second Rank Escort Ship (100 meters) Third Rank Cruiser (1000 meters) Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship (3000 meters) Fifth Rank Battleship (10000 meters) Sixth Rank Fearless Ship (100 kilometers) Seventh Rank Star Destroyer (10000 kilometers) ... When breaking through a certain stage, the more a Torch Warship''s body length exceeds the normal specifications, the deeper the warship''s foundation is considered. What does the warship''s foundation include? It encompasses the qualities of the loaded components and the quality of the Torch Warship''s body, among others. From this perspective, both Cang Qiong and Snow You have a very profound foundation among warships of the same rank. After the joy passed, the two exchanged glances and then boarded their respective warships. They installed the Yin Yang [Concentric Medallions], which had promoted to red quality, onto both warships and then designated each other as the bound warships. With the binding successfully completed, the two red-glowing [Concentric Medallions] radiated intensely before eventually transforming into silver brilliance. At this point, the two [Concentric Medallions] officially became Silver Legend Quality. Thereafter, both components were enhanced to lv50. Yang Concentric Medallion lv50 Quality: Silver Feature: Yin YangSublimation Feature 2: Yin YangUnited Strength Feature 3: Yin YangConjoined Hearts Feature 4: Yin Yang Projection Consumption: 1400/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When the Yin Yang Concentric Medallions are bound together, they will permanently enhance both sides'' firepower, defense, and speed by 160% (effect is lost after component removal) ... At the same time, Song Chi quickly reinstalled the 12 components he had previously removed and then eagerly opened the attribute panel of the Cang Qiong. [Name: Cang Qiong (renameable?five characters)] [Model: Torch-Zhulu Spectral Warship] [Level: lv40] [Extra Features: Space Lock] [Basic Components: Red Torch Fuselage lv40, Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon (Red) lv59, Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform (Silver) lv59, Shadow Breaker Cannon (Orange) lv50, Crimson Fire Canopy Cannon (Orange) lv50, Electromagnetic Ray Cannon (Orange) lv50, Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon (Orange) lv50, Neutron Star Core Armor (Silver) lv59, Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine (Gold) lv59, Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield (Silver) lv59, Peeping Spirit Eyes (Red) lv59, Spectral Cultivation Room lv32 (12/12)] [Additional Components: Purusa Zen Seal (Gold) lv50 Final Blessing (Silver) lv50, Mirage Dragon Transformation Pearl (Silver) lv50, Dome Sky Brain System (Silver) lv50, Chicang''s No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm (Silver) lv50, Yang Concentric Medallion (Silver) lv50 Enslavement Medal (Red) lv50, Black Gold Ram (Red) lv50, Fallen Angel Soldier Tree (Red) lv50, Heart of Behemoth (Red) lv59, Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring (Red) lv50, Super Ability Controller (Red) lv50, Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet (Red) lv59, Oath Pact (Red) lv50 Totem Spirit Column (Orange) lv50, Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree (Orange) lv50, External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher (Orange) lv59, Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele (Orange) lv50, Brainwave Remote Control System (Orange) lv50, Aurora Transition Device (Orange) lv50, Life System Medical Repair Pod (Orange) lv50, Sky-breaking Spike (Orange) lv50, Chapter of Shadow Descension (Orange) lv50, Roarer Jump Device (Orange) lv50, Void Escape Orb (Orange) lv50, Plasma Guardian (Orange) lv50, Phantom Thruster (Orange) lv50, Abnormal Status Purifier (Orange) lv50, Virus Spore Rejection Membrane (Orange) lv50, Void Membrane (Orange) lv50, Master-Servant Contract (Orange) lv50, Proportional Scaling Instrument (Orange) lv50 Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane (Purple) lv40, Holy Cross Beacon (Purple) lv40, Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector (Purple) lv40, Spiritual Beam Fusion Device (Purple) lv40, Divine Binding Chains - Imitation (Purple) lv49, Winged Launch Platform (Purple) lv40, Multi-function Converter (Purple) lv40, Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv30, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) lv30, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) lv30, Sonic Silence Field (Blue) lv30, Torch Warship Boarding Certificate (Blue) lv30, Healing Fruit (White) lv29 (51/62)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 1450000/1450000] [Resources: omitted...] After meticulously reviewing the astonishingly extensive attribute panel in front of him several times, Song Chi''s smile grew increasingly thick. Having successfully awakened the Torch seed for fifty years, today, he had finally promoted his flagship to a Zhulu Warship, and all he needed to do next was to breakthrough to Fourth Rank with his Guidance Technique, thereby becoming an official Zhulu Warship Captain. Thinking about this, it was hard not to feel exhilarated. Indeed, after ascending to Fourth Rank, aside from the inherently formidable combat power, he would also gain a lifespan of two thousand years. Two thousand years, what a concept that was! It was as if traversing the span from the ancient Han dynasty to the modern era, undeniably lengthy. With his exhilaration subsiding, Song Chi then focused his attention on the warship''s basic components section. As he upgraded from a Cruiser to a Zhulu Warship, not only were the limits on enhancing the warship''s parts and its size further elevated, but the amplification of the basic components of the warship also surged from 100% in the cruiser state to 200%, which would further enhance the overall attributes of the Cang Qiong. At last, Song Chi shifted his gaze to the name section of the warship. Upon ascending to Fourth Rank, the name of the Torch Warship changed from the original three characters to five characters, serving not only to distinguish the Zhulu Warship from its subordinate warships but also to showcase the prestige of a Fourth Rank warship. Now, the Cang Qiong was ready to be renamed. Because of this, Song Chi fell into a bit of a quandary. In fact, he had already considered this earlier and had pre-emptively thought of a few new names for the Cang Qiong. The Rage of Cang Qiong Summit of Cang Qiong Divine Light of Cang Qiong These were the names he rather liked, though he was just not sure which one to choose. Thinking over it, he disembarked from the warship, planning to ask Shen Youran. PS: What do you guys think? Chapter 762 402: [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] and Guidance Technique Breakthrough Stage 4 In the main control room of the White Snow Qing You Number, Shen Yo?ran was also contemplating the renaming of the warship. After a long discussion, the White Snow Qing You Number was eventually renamed as the White Snow Qing You Number. As for Song Chi''s Cang Qiong, they decided to associate it with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, a secret realm with a very high position, and the two named it Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Following this, the two discussed their wedding plans with their families for many days. Two months later, representatives from the Song Family, including Song Xingru, Song Mingsong, and the couple Song Chao, personally went to the Northern Dome Star Domain to propose marriage, and half a year later, the Dinghai Song Family hosted the grand wedding where Song Chi and Shen Youran officially became husband and wife. On the day of the marriage, not only were Song Chi and Shen Youran incredibly happy, but the couple Song Chao and Shen''s parents were also overwhelmed with joy. After all, they had been looking forward to this day for more than just a couple of days. However, although the couple was married, Shen Yo?ran did not stay long in the Dragon Spine Continent and returned to the Northern Dome Star Domain a few months later. Now, both of their flagships had been upgraded to Zhulu Warships, and what was needed next was to continue enhancing Law Comprehension, and then, about ten years before the great expansion war began, to break their Guidance Technique through to Fourth Rank and become true captains of Zhulu Warships. Only by doing so, could they increase safety in the subsequent expansion wars and even gain more war profits. Based on this, Shen Yo?ran needed to return to the Northern Dome Star Domain, because once the breakthrough occurred, it was essential for her to enter the Primordial Secret Realm controlled by the Shen Family during the ten-year Law Amplitude Phase. The Primordial Secret Realm controlled by the Shen Family, or rather one of them, was the most suitable for Shen Yo?ran, including allowing her to increase her Law Comprehension Degree during the amplitude phase and cultivate other secret techniques that were most compatible with her. Regarding this, Song Chi had no objections; after all, with the presence of the Ruins Market, the two could meet at any time in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. After Shen Yo?ran left, Song Chi also immersed himself in sensing laws and adjusting his physical state fully to enrich his daily life prior to his Guidance Technique breakthrough. Now, with only twenty years left until the great expansion war, he needed to seize every moment. In the following years, he did not stay in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, but directly entered the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, as compared, the enrichment from the Dragon Spine Secret Realm was still higher than that of the Ruins Market Secret Realm. As for the subsequent twenty years? This did not impact much; Song Chi''s Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had already reached 1.61%, so even spending twenty years in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm had a limited impact. Moreover, during that period he would break through to Fourth Rank, and once the breakthrough was achieved, both the Spatial Law and the Law of Light would directly enter into Minor Accomplishment or even Intermediate Achievement, allowing him to stay even longer in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. This time, Song Chi divided his time equally, spending several years comprehending the Spatial Law and several years reflecting on the Law of Light. Although his main focus had always been on the Spatial Law, as its enhancement gradually slowed, it was now significantly close to the upper limit that a Third Rank life could reach. In comparison, the Law of Light was significantly lacking. After arriving in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, Song Chi did not stay long in the region of the Secret Technique Heritage Stele near the mountainside, but continued upwards until he reached a site most suitable for his current 1.61% Spatial Law Comprehension Degree, where the Primitive Space Origin Law manifested, and he began further sensing the law. Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was the eighth year of Song Chi''s stay in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. That day, he opened his eyes. "It''s time to start preparing for the breakthrough to Fourth Rank Guidance Technique!" he muttered as he stood up from the area where the Primitive Law of Light manifested and began to stretch and relax his body, which had been almost rigid for eight years. Now, with about 12 years left before the official start of the expansion war, early preparation was essential since advancing to Fourth Rank was not an overnight task. Beyond this, after breaking through to Fourth Rank Guidance Technique and passing the ten-year Law Amplitude Phase, he also needed to leave more than a year to sense new Inherited Secret Techniques. Prior to Fourth Rank, sensing three secret techniques was his current limit, but after reaching Fourth Rank, this limitation would be relaxed significantly, allowing him to sense one or two more secret techniques to further enhance his power. Naturally, attempting to break through to Fourth Rank Guidance Technique could not be rushed; in addition to the prepared Jade Blood Peach Tree and a 7000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl, he also needed to adjust his physical state to its best condition, as only then could he further increase the success rate of his breakthrough. While stretching his body, Song Chi also sorted through all the gains from these eight years. First was the Spatial Law; in the first four years, he focused entirely on the Origin Law of Space and, with the assistance of Double Pupils, increased his Spatial Law Comprehension from 1.61% to 1.77%. This increase was not large, but there was no way around it; as Comprehension Degree became higher, it became increasingly difficult to enhance. Second was the Law of Light, which he spent the next four years sensing this auxiliary law. The result was a direct increase from 0.48% to 0.95%, a pleasing progress. According to the Comprehension Degree of both, once his Guidance Technique advanced to Fourth Rank, both would immediately soar to Minor Accomplishment in the laws, and even after the ten-year Law Amplitude Phase, the Spatial Law would likely break through 40% and step into Intermediate Accomplishment. In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, another market transaction was initiated. Although he had been fully sensing laws for these eight years, Song Chi had also always promptly initiated transactions in the Ruins Market; after all, each opening represented the significant Floating Land Origin. Chapter 763 402: Breakthrough to Fourth Rank with Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Guidance Technique_2 After the Cang Qiong ascended to Fourth Rank, the enhancement upper limit for all ship-borne components had reached Sixth Rank; this signified that Song Chi urgently needed substantial amounts of Floating Land Origin. How could he pass up any opportunity to make money? The Ruins Market had not been open for long before Shen Youran came over. With Song Chi actively concealing it, the two made their way towards the "Bloodline Baptism Altar." Soon, the Bloodline Baptism Altar provided Shen Youran''s new Bloodline Baptism Compatibility. 80 points! It was just the threshold entering the Intermediate Bloodline Baptism. Seeing that the conditions were met, Song Chi did not hesitate and immediately initiated the Intermediate Bloodline Baptism. After the baptism was complete, Shen Youran''s Genetic Bloodline Talent reached 55 points. Although it was not as high as Song Chi''s, it still entered the threshold of the "Talent Gift" at First Rank. The two agreed that, after the Ruins Market transaction, they would try to break through the Fourth Rank Guidance Technique together. Song Chi felt a bit of a sigh. If possible, he would have liked to complete the final Advanced Bloodline Baptism before the breakthrough to Fourth Rank, but he simply could not achieve it. During these eight years, he had never given up on acquiring resources to strengthen his physique, including actively suggesting it to the Family Head and the Shen Family behind Shen Youran, as well as the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower. However, until now, his Bloodline Baptism Compatibility was still only 84 points, far from the required 90 points. If he had insisted on waiting, perhaps another twenty or thirty years would suffice, but that would inevitably conflict with the expansion war. Based on this, it was clearly impossible to complete the final baptism at Third Rank. Among the chatter of countless Alien Races, the Ruins Market transactions gradually approached an end. After the Ruins Market transactions were over, Song Chi opened the Ruins Market attributes panel to take a look. Then, his expression brightened. With the accumulation over these eight years, the Ruins Market Level had now reached lv45. He believed that in the following twelve years, the Ruins Market Level would surely reach lv46, which meant that before the great expansion war commenced, he would have an additional Ruins Market Projection Rank at his disposalthis was good news. Though he always kept one as a card up his sleeve, having an extra was certainly more reassuring. Besides, his grandparents and parents might need it later on. After the Ruins Market transactions, Song Chi did not return to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm but entered the All-Attributes Cultivation Room instead. The auxiliary effect for breakthroughs in the Cultivation Room was still greater. After the door of the Cultivation Room closed, he immediately began to concentrate and adjust his state to the fullest. Several days later, Song Chi, feeling that his state had reached its best, took out a Bixue Pan Tao peach. Additionally, he had a Top-Tier Body Tempering Potion that had neutralized Deep Sea Clam Pearl powder, aged for 7000 years. After taking a deep breath, he first consumed the Bixue Pan Tao. The potency of this spirit fruit with a decent quality was much more gentle compared to that of the 7000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearls, and Song Chi absorbed it almost without feeling anything. The key was that the duration was long enough. Song Chi absorbed it for a full three days. During these three days, he had attempted multiple times to break the shackle between the Third Rank and Fourth Rank Life Hierarchy. Although he came close to breaking through several times, he would always fall short in the end. Until the entire potency of the Bixue Pan Tao was exhausted, Song Chi still could not break through to Fourth Rank Guidance Technique. Following a brief moment of disappointment, Song Chi quickly took out the Top-Tier Body Tempering Potion and without a second thought, downed it in one gulp. Compared to the other, the potency of this Top-Tier Body Tempering Potion was many times more domineering. Even though the high-aged Deep Sea Clam Pearls had been neutralized, Song Chi felt as if he had swallowed lava, scorching his entire esophagus. Yet its domineering effect also represented tremendous energy. Once the Top-Tier Body Tempering Potion took effect, Song Chi''s body, which had felt extremely void after the effects of the Bixue Pan Tao had worn off, was revived. Using this opportunity, he forced the circulation of this enormous energy along with Spectral Energy in his body, and when he saw the right moment, he once again directed all his energy towards the shackle that was no longer as solid as before. Once, Twice, ... Crack! Until Song Chi himself was not sure how many times he had tried, a crisp crackling sound finally emerged from the shackle. Seizing this opportunity, Song Chi mustered all his strength, again gathering all the energy within his body, surging toward those shackles. Boom! A sound akin to the opening of heavens and the splitting of earth thundered in his mind, and in the next second, a whole new world unfurled before his eyes. The Spectral Energy within his body seemed to be cheering, joyously roaming in this brand-new world. Song Chi knew he had successfully broken through the bottleneck, and as of this moment, the Guidance Technique officially stepped up from Third Rank to the Fourth Rank Level. But there was no time for joy; Song Chi refocused entirely, striving to sense the condition of every part of his body. Normally, after a breakthrough in the Guidance Technique, one would soon face the most critical stepthe fourth Life Sublimation and baptism. Only after undergoing this baptism could one be considered a truly Fourth Rank life entity of the Starry Sea, and would have their lifespan catapulted to two thousand years. He waited quietly, the mere few seconds feeling immeasurably long, until a majestic, gentle energy wrapped around his entire body, signaling the official start of Song Chi''s fourth Life Sublimation. It was uncertain how much time passed, but when the gentle energy completely dissipated, and Song Chi reopened his eyes, shadows of Double Pupils emerged strikingly within his dark pupils, followed rapidly by the solidification of the powers of the Law of Space and the Law of Light within his eyes. Right eye, Law of Space; left eye, Law of Light. In a short time span, both Law Origins underwent qualitative changes. A second ago, the Law of Space Origin was only at 1.77%, but at this moment, it had been amplified to 37.17%, not just reaching Minor Accomplishment but also a step away from Intermediate Achievement. And the Law of Light, previously at 0.95%, now reached 19.95%. Although it was significantly less than the Law of Space, it had also stepped into Minor Accomplishment. After the ten-year Law Amplitude Phase, there was a good chance of directly breaking through 30%, which wasn''t too shabby. Space was trembling, and radiance flickering; at this moment, the entire All-Attributes Cultivation Room was almost filled with the Minor Accomplished Law Origins. This state persisted for about tens of minutes, until Song Chi became basically familiar with his greatly enhanced Law Comprehension and physical Attributes, after which the two types of energy in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room slowly dissipated. When Song Chi opened his eyes again, the previously evident shadows of the Double Pupils had completely returned to normal. Apart from the occasional outflow of fierce Spectral Energy from his body, one could hardly tell he was someone who had just succeeded in breaking through to Fourth Rank. Song Chi did not leave the Ruins Market but quietly waited there. If he hadn''t made a mistake, the results from Shen Youran''s side should also be coming out soon. Only after getting the status of his wife could he fully relax. Two days later, Shen Youran entered the Ruins Market using the Ruins Market Walking Rank. However, the moment she entered the Ruins Market, Song Chi''s brow furrowed deeply. Under his Double Pupils, Shen Youran''s condition couldn''t be hidden from him; she was still at Third Rank, without a breakthrough. There were only two possibilities: Either the breakthrough had failed, or it had not yet been attempted. "Failed?" "Mhm!" Shen Youran''s eyes dimmed slightly. Song Chi spoke words of consolation, "This is normal. If breaking through to Fourth Rank were so easy, then 99% of Torch Ship Captains wouldn''t be stuck at this step. We still have plenty of time ahead of us. Rest and adjust for a few months, then make a second attempt!" The failure of Shen Youran disrupted some of Song Chi''s plans, but the impact wasn''t significant, and in fact, this was within his expectations. What Song Chi meant was to take a two-month breather to recover his condition, and then he would also see if he could obtain another high-age Deep Sea Clam Pearl in the coming Ruins Market trades, which would make the subsequent second attempt much easier. Two months later, with the assistance of a 5000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl provided by Song Chi, along with a second Bi?xue?pa?nta?o, Shen Youran made her second attempt at breaking through to Fourth Rank, and this time, without any mishaps, she successfully advanced her Guidance Technique to Fourth Rank. Simultaneously, under a seventeenfold Law Amplitude, Shen Youran''s Spatial Law Comprehension Degree also went from 1.05% to 17.85%, reaching the Minor Accomplishment of the Spatial Law as well. In this state, like Song Chi, when she used the Space Law, not only could she leverage a vastly increased total amount of Law, but the potency of the Space Law itself also received an unprecedented boost. Only after confirming this did Song Chi return to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. He still needed to remain in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm for ten years, until the final Law Amplitude Phase was over. Chapter 764 403: Another Decade In the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, Song Chi''s figure reappeared on the mountainside. This time, he didn''t sit cross-legged on the spot, but quickly strode towards the area above Dragon Whale Mountain. Having achieved a breakthrough to the Fourth Rank with his Guidance Technique, his Spiritual Force skyrocketed from "Twenty-three Uses With One Mind" to "Twenty-seven Uses With One Mind." Life Sublimation not only includes the physical aspect; the Spiritual aspect also experienced substantial improvements. Although his Divine Thought State Spiritual had been reached quite early, the improvement of Spiritual Force was by no means diminished because of that. Apart from the significant increase in the speed of Law Comprehension brought by the leap in Spiritual Force, more importantly, the simultaneous minor accomplishment of both the Space and Light Origin Laws warranted a move to a new location to continue comprehension, as staying in the original place was no longer appropriate. The height to which Song Chi ascended this time was extremely exaggerated, after all, it was an Intermediate Achievement of the Space Law. When he reached an altitude that resonated with his current degree of Law Comprehension, Song Chi sat down in an area where the Space Origin Core became increasingly clear and began his comprehension during the Law Amplitude Phase, which would last for a full ten years. In just the second year, Song Chi pushed the comprehension of Space Law into the gateway of Intermediate Achievement thanks to the exaggerated rate of improvement during the Law Amplitude Phase. By the fifth year, his comprehension degree of the Space Origin Law had reached 43.4%. In the seventh year, the comprehension degree of the Space Origin Law officially broke through 45%. At this point, Song Chi stopped his comprehension of the Space Origin Law and switched to a manifestation point of the Light Origin Core to start comprehending the Law of Light. In the eighth year, his comprehension of the Law of Light reached 22%. With the aid of an Intermediate Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute and the inherently easier nature of the Law of Light compared to the Law of Space, Song Chi''s progress was rapid. By the tenth year, a week before the end of the Law Amplitude Phase, Song Chi''s comprehension of the Law of Light finally settled at 25.6%. However, this did not mean that the two Laws would not make much progress in the short term. The very reason Song Chi had specifically kept the last week free was to maximize the use of the Law Amplitude Phase. He first left the Dragon Spine Secret Realm and, once back at Green Moon Manor, immediately activated the "Shaking Light 32 Order" within his Ancestral Torch. The Shaking Light Star Tower this time when he projected logged in, it just so happened that no other members were present, so Song Chi didn''t think much of it and promptly went to the second level of the tower. But the moment he reached the second level, his brows raised slightly; there was a member comprehending the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, and from the silhouette, it seemed to be a female member. Song Chi made no noise and cautiously retreated to the first level. Shortly after his departure, footsteps sounded from the second level. Once the person came down from the second level, Song Chi finally saw the full appearance of the member. Even though it was only a projection login, one could guess from her graceful figure that her looks were likely outstanding. "Hello, number 32 Waking of Insects, I just joined the Star Tower not long ago!" Faced with his proactive greeting, the member he had not met before merely glanced at Song Chi and nodded lightly, as a response, showing no intention to introduce herself. Uhh... Song Chi didn''t mind too much, and at that moment, a spatial fluctuation suddenly emitted from the login platform next to him as another Star Tower member logged in. Since the Shaking Light Chaos Stele needed a few days to recover on its own, Song Chi decided to stay in the Star Tower and didn''t choose to log off. Once the aloof female member logged off, number 22 Mystic Fox came over, laughing and explaining: "Ha ha, you were rebuffed, huh? She is the ''Bai Mei'' we''ve mentioned before, number 30, and besides you, the only member who passed the 61st challenge in the trial task. That''s just her personality; don''t take it to heart, for if it were a battle atop The Great Wall, Bai Mei would never disappoint anyone." Song Chi nodded slightly. In truth, he hadn''t really cared anyway. The other party had responded to him earlier; she just hadn''t introduced herself, which was actually fine. In the blink of an eye, three days passed and, as the recovery period for the Shaking Light Chaos Stele was about over, Song Chi immediately went to the second level. This was his third time comprehending the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, and also the first after his breakthrough to the Fourth Rank. When he felt wrapped in the dense Chaos Qi, Song Chi could distinctly sense the difference from when he was at the Third Rank. If staring at the Shaking Light Chaos Stele now at the Fourth Rank could be considered normal vision, then at the Third Rank, it was more like looking at flowers through the fog. Although sometimes glimpses of the true essence of the stele could be caught through the mist and various insights were gained, compared to the present, it was vastly different. It was only now that he fully understood why the elders had previously not recommended making excessive use of the Chaos Stele comprehension opportunities at the Third Rank. Time flew, and under the powerful analytical ability of his Double Pupils, a mass of Law Comprehensions continuously flooded into his mind. Fueled by the horror of the Law Amplitude Phase and the efficient absorption by the "Twenty-seven Uses With One Mind" Spiritual Force, his comprehension degrees of both Space and Light Origin Laws surged dramatically. However, the only concern was that one of the two Origin Laws he was currently comprehending had entered Minor Accomplishment and Space Law had actually reached Intermediate Achievement. Therefore, the difficulty of further comprehending these Laws had geometrically increased from before, so even though his current comprehension of the Chaos Stele was very fruitful, the actual increase in Comprehension Degrees was not substantial. Space Law 45.1% 45.3% Law of Light 25.6% 26% Despite the frightening gains compared to last time, this must be considered average given the bonuses of the Law Amplitude Phase. Despite this, Song Chi was quite satisfied. After all, compared to others, just his comprehension degree of 26% in the Law of Light far exceeded most newly promoted Zhulu Warship Captains, not to mention the Space Law that had directly reached Intermediate Achievement; even the captains of some ordinary Battleships would be embarrassed if they heard of it. This time, however, he didn''t comprehend any new Shaking Light secret technique, which left Song Chi feeling a bit disappointed. But that was just a sliver of feeling, since there were still plenty of secret techniques waiting for him to comprehend in his family''s Dragon Spine Secret Realm. For now, having obtained "Shaking Light''s Arrival" from the Shaking Light Star Tower was enough; there was no need to force the rest. ... In the Dragon Spine Continent, within the underground warship summoning room of Green Moon Manor, Song Chi''s spiritual force returned to him. Without rushing to visit the Dragon Spine Secret Realm a second time, Song Chi''s gaze lingered on the various components of Cang Qiong. With the warship having been promoted to Fourth Rank and the great frontier war looming, it was time to comprehensively enhance all the components of Cang Qiong once again. Not to mention anything else, the main cannon, warship armor, energy shield, and sky patrol radar had to be upgraded to the Sixth Rank without fail. As for the required resources, there was no need to worry about the Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin; the Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform at the Ruins Market had, in the last near twenty years, synthesized over twenty thousand strands, more than enough for enhancing various components. And the Titanium Crystal? Don''t forget the Sequence Subsidy provided by the family. With 3000 a year, and nearly twenty years now passed, he could once again draw tens of thousands of Titanium Crystals from his family, which was also more than sufficient. Other than that, the most important was the Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. Such high-level Floating Land Origin was extremely limited in production even for the Song Family, and there was no way to exchange for it. Fortunately, over sixty years of trading in the Ruins Market, Song Chi had also luckily obtained it several times. Just from one trade with the Qingtian Tribe, he had obtained ten strands, including ten strands from an Emperor Ruins Source Stone, meaning Song Chi currently had twenty-two strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin at his disposal. It wasn''t a lot. If he wanted to enhance Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, that definitely wasn''t possible, but it was enough to upgrade many components to the Sixth Rank. After clarifying this point, Song Chi finally left the warship summoning room. In his personal courtyard, when Song Chi reappeared, he found that the yard was already full of people, including the family elders, and cousins like Song Qi and Song You. Everyone knew that Song Chi had completed his Law Amplitude Phase after advancing to the Fourth Rank; otherwise, they would not have come to disturb him. "Brother Chi, congratulations on being promoted to Zhulu Warship Captain!" Among the crowd, Song Ting, who was now nearly ninety years old, smiled and congratulated him: Due to Song Chi''s strong support, Song Ting also became a Cruiser Captain a few years ago. Compared with family members of the same age, this promotion speed was definitely at the top. The key was that she had used various High Rank Divine Soul Type resources provided by Song Chi. After advancing to the Third Rank, she transformed the spiritual force into the Divine Thought State, and per Song Chi''s advice, she comprehended the Law of Light. With the help of the Law Fruit of Light and ten years of comprehension in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, her Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light reached 0.39%, and she had realized the "Dragon Whale State" secret technique, making her almost a prodigy among the Third Rank Cruiser Captains. After chatting with everyone for a while, Song Chi thought for a moment, and took out several medals from Cang Qiong. He left one for his grandparents, One for his first uncle and his wife, One for his second uncle and his wife, One for his fourth uncle and his wife, And one each for his father, mother, and Song Ting, making a total of seven. "This medal is called the ''Shadow Medal.'' Once activated, as long as it''s within 6000 light-years, it can summon the projection of Cang Qiong to assist in battle. If you encounter danger in the forthcoming Great Frontier War, just activate it!" Upon hearing the explanation, everybody suddenly understood and then solemnly stored their Shadow Medal away. They had a considerable understanding of the combat power of Song Chi''s flagship. Even though it was just promoted to a Zhulu Warship, its combat power was far from that of an ordinary Zhulu Warship; even if it was just a projection, it could probably easily suppress an ordinary Fourth Rank Unit. That was everyone''s thought. If Song Chi knew this, he would certainly object. With Cang Qiong''s current combat power, even if it were only a projection, it could easily suppress a life form at the Peak of the Fourth Rank; even a slightly more ordinary Zhulu Warship could be suppressed as well. After settling these matters, Song Chi chatted with the elders for a while, then recoiled Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and headed straight for Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. With less than two years left before the Great Frontier War, he had to make the most of this final time. Not to ask for too much, but at the very least, he needed to master one more secret technique. As his own Guidance Technique broke through to the Fourth Rank and his Comprehension Degree in two Origin Laws surged, every secret technique he mastered meant a great increase in combat power for Song Chi, including later in the Mythical Mecha Form of "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong." At the vault of the Dragon Spine Divine Mountain, "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" was pulled back, and only Song Chi remained in the high sky. But after a moment, a subtle ripple of space flashed by, and the figure of Song Chi that had been hovering above the sky vanished in the previous second. When he reappeared, he was already standing at the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. With an Intermediate Achievement in the Law of Space, he had reached a point where his mastery of the Law of Space was noteworthy. He didn''t go directly to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm but went first to claim his Sequence Subsidy. Chapter 765 404: Dragon Spine Floating Land Promotion Within the body of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Clan Ancestral Hall. After obtaining the resources accumulated from his sequence subsidy, Song Chi heard some news that was expected, yet somewhat surprising. The Chenxing Yin Continent under the jurisdiction of the Chenxing Clan had been promoted to a Level 6 Floating Land ten years ago, and thus, the first Level 6 Floating Land of the Chenxing Principality was born. This news came from the mouth of the family head, Song Xuancang, so its authenticity was naturally beyond doubt. Regarding this, he had actually heard some clan elders mention it frequently on the clan''s channel, so he was somewhat mentally prepared. However, when the Chenxing Yin Continent was finally promoted, he still felt a sense of disbelief deep inside. After a brief moment of astonishment, Song Chi quickly sorted out his thoughts and stopped paying attention to this matter. Instead, under the leadership of the family head, Song Xuancang, he entered the Dragon Spine Secret Realm for the second time. ... Dragon Whale Mountain, the area where the secret technique heritage stele resided. Song Chi''s purpose this time was very clear; once inside the Secret Realm, he headed straight for this place. Additionally, under the Intermediate Achievement of the Spatial Law, his speed was extremely fast, and he arrived in a short time. As usual, six Secret Technique Heritage Steles stood in this secret technique heritage area. Apart from those of the Metal and Fire Attributes, Song Chi could specifically engage in comprehension and study of the secret techniques on the other four steles. Among these four heritage steles were the Dragon Whale Mystique Heritage Stele and the Space Secret Technique Heritage Stele, as well as the Light Attribute Heritage Stele and another damaged stele, the heritage techniques recorded were almost comparable to those on the Dragon Whale Mystique Heritage Stele. Song Chi''s first choices were naturally the Dragon Whale Mystique Heritage Stele and the Space Secret Technique Heritage Stele. However, before that, he still checked the Light only Heritage Stele and the damaged Heritage Stele. On the Law of Light Stele, a total of four secret techniques were recorded. With Song Chi''s current Minor Accomplishment in the Law of Light, he could only study two of them, namely, Aurora Stab and Burst Light Technique. Aurora Stab required a Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light to be above 5%. It was an ultimate form of attack secret technique that condenses a great amount of the Law of Light at one point, and then swiftly stabs out. The Burst Light Technique belonged to a burst-type secret technique, requiring the Law of Light to reach Minor Accomplishment before one can begin cultivation. It mainly involved evenly distributing a great amount of the Law of Light over one''s body surface, then igniting these with a special method to achieve a comprehensive amplification of one''s own attributes. Compared to the two, Song Chi favored the "Burst Light Technique" more, although it had significant side effects after use, it could potentially save his life at critical moments. Not rushing to make a decision, he shifted his gaze to the damaged Heritage Stele. Even though this stele was damaged, it still recorded 13 secret techniques, only two fewer than the 15 recorded on the Dragon Whale Mystique Heritage Stele. When the Spiritual Force delved into this Heritage Stele, Song Chi was suddenly aware that the common secret technique on this stele, which could be cultivated under any Law, was also partially damaged. [Mystique Witch Incantation: Any Law Comprehension not less than 0.01% can cultivate it (Note: This mystique is partially damaged, do not practice unless necessary.)] Since the name of this universal secret technique was not complete and the cultivation method was also damaged, Song Chi could only bypass it. Soon after, he went on to see several other secret techniques. [Mystique Witch Incantation: The Comprehension Degree of Word Spirit Law not less than 5% can begin cultivation.] [Mystique Metal Witch Finger: The Comprehension Degree of Metal Law not less than 10% can begin cultivation.] ... As he looked on, Song Chi felt increasingly astonished; compared to the Dragon Whale Mystique Heritage Stele, which included Light, Space, and Universal types of secret techniques, the types of secret techniques contained on this damaged stele far surpassed them. Seeing this, he couldn''t help but wonder about the rank of this damaged Heritage Stele obtained by the family from the outside. His gaze continued downward, and Song Chi saw a secret technique extremely well-suited to him. [Mystique Void Witch''s Giant Palm Imprint: Spatial Law Comprehension Degree not less than 40% can begin cultivation. (Note: Although the might of this mystique is exceptional, the initiation is extremely difficult, often requiring decades to a century of focused comprehension to have a slight possibility. The same stands after initiation; it advises the younger generation in the clan to practice cautiously.)] This secret technique demanded extremely high standards, requiring the Spatial Law to reach Intermediate Achievement before attempting it. Even the Prime Ancestor who left the note mentioned that its might was exceptionally formidable, indicating its strength. However, the key was that both its initiation and subsequent proficiency upgrades were extremely difficult, with only a slim possibility of comprehension over decades to a century, which obviously made Song Chi hesitant. Although he was confident in his own Double Pupils, to say that he could initiate it in less than two years was truly uncertain. Based on this, Song Chi turned his attention back to the Dragon Whale Mystique Heritage Stele. The first thing that caught his eye was the already mastered Dragon Whale State Mystique, followed by the [Black Core Pulse] mystique, which also only required 0.1% Law Comprehension Degree, needing the Law of Light. Previously, he was unable to cultivate it, but now there weren''t any restrictions. However, Song Chi did not linger; his gaze continued to move downward. [Mystique Celestial Whale Fall: Spatial Law Comprehension Degree of 10% required for cultivation] [Mystique Ethereal Body: Spatial Law Comprehension Degree of 40% required for cultivation] Looking through, Song Chi found that among the 15 secret techniques on the Dragon Whale Mystique Heritage Stele, with his current comprehension of the two laws, he could still only clearly discern seven of them. The ones he was most interested in were only [Black Core Pulse], [Celestial Whale Fall], and [Ethereal Body]. Black Core Pulse and Aurora Stab were somewhat similar, but Black Core Pulse was more suited to Song Chi. Chapter 766 404: Dragon Spine Floating Land Advancement_2 ``` The Celestial Whale Fall can be considered a type of large-scale group attack. And the Ethereal Body, it involves condensing a spatial avatar using the Space Law, an avatar that shares thoughts with the original body and possesses the same comprehension of the Space Law as the original. In addition, Song Chi took a look at the Space Law Stele to his side. The secret technique "Rift Gold Web" inscribed on it also seemed quite effectiveit was about condensing a Web of Laws using the Space Law, capable not only of binding but also inherently possessing formidable slicing power, with damages that were far from weak. After pondering for a long time, Song Chi finally decided to first cultivate the Ethereal Body secret technique. This technique might not offer much in the way of attack power, but it had a feature that Song Chi highly valued. Shared thoughts. He had no way of knowing how long the great colonization war that was coming would last, but he knew that it would last for decades at the very least, if not a century. After all, it was essentially a full-scale war between two ordinary advanced civilizations and could not possibly be over in just ten or eight years. During such a lengthy period, Song Chi wouldn''t always have the chance to enter the Ruins Market, and although he had the Dome Sky Brain System, it was, after all, only an intelligent brain and not the same as a real person. In case of an emergency, Song Chi could not possibly enter the Ruins Market without worries and transfer complete control of the warship to the intelligent brain. Hence, the usefulness of the "Ethereal Body" secret technique became apparent. If he mastered this technique, he could condense an Ethereal Body to stay on the warship before he himself entered the Ruins Market. In this way, he could not only manage the Ruins Market with peace of mind but also keep real-time tabs on the situation outside on the Cangqiong. In critical moments, he could even issue certain commands to the intelligent brain through the Ethereal Body. It couldn''t be more perfect. As for the Law Avatar he casually condensed earlier, that was something Song Chi could do because he possessed the Power of Domination inside the Ruins Market, and moreover, this avatar was unable to leave the Ruins Market, so it could not be compared with the "Ethereal Body" secret technique. Having made up his mind, Song Chi sat down in front of the "Dragon Whale Mystique Heritage Stele" and began to wholeheartedly comprehend the "Ethereal Body" secret technique. In his eyes, the shadow of his double pupils flickered in and out of sight, signifying that Song Chi was fully activating the analytic powers of his double pupils. His thought process was simple: in addition to mastering the Ethereal Body, he wanted to control another secret technique if possible. The Ethereal Body, after all, offered limited enhancements to combat power. He wished to quickly master the Ethereal Body and then see if there was enough time left to grasp the "Black Core Pulse" secret technique. This Light Attribute secret technique was considered the easiest to comprehend among all available secret techniques at the moment. ... Outside, Dragon Spine Continent. While Song Chi devoted himself to cultivating the secret techniques, the atmosphere across the Dragon Spine Continent had, unbeknownst to when, also become oddly different from before. Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Spine Volcano. Deep within the crater of the volcano, tens of millions of meters underground, a number of figures were gathering. Were Song Chi to be here, he would recognize that all six figures standing here were indeed the clan''s ancestral elders. Song Wujiang, Song Shiyuan, Song Xingru, Song Xuancang, ... Including the clan elder of The First Direct Lineage, whose flagship had just been promoted to a battleship not long ago, they were all present here. Looking at the dreamlike, mysterious light orb in front of them, the Prime Ancestor, Song Wujiang, standing at the forefront, said: ``` "The time has come, Shiyuan. Prepare yourself!" After he finished speaking, Song Shiyuan, who was standing to his right and behind him holding a similarly mysterious ball of light, nodded slightly. He waved his hand gently, and the "Immovable Ming King" was summoned. The engines of this ultimate battleship roared, and the ship''s body slowly levitated, eventually hovering steadily above the giant mysterious ball of light in front of them. Seeing this, Song Wujiang once again turned to Song Xuancang and the First Direct Lineage Clan Elder behind him and said, "Go. This final fusion with sixty percent of the Fifth Rank Peak Floating Land''s Origin Core will surely promote the Dragon Spine Continent to the Sixth Rank. This is an opportune moment for both your flagship and your own Guidance Technique to break through to the Fifth Rank." Upon hearing his command, Song Xuancang and the Elder bowed in response and then summoned their flagship to leave this underground space together. The promotion of the Dragon Spine Continent to the Sixth Rank was bound to trigger an Energy Tide that would affect the entire continent. All living beings on the Floating Land would benefit from this opportunity. Of course, the most central area of the Energy Tide was none other than the Floating Land Origin Core beneath the Dragon Spine Continent, but this place had to be left for the "Immovable Ming King." Whether the "Immovable Ming King" could be promoted to a Fearless Ship was a matter that would affect the fortunes of the Song Family for thousands of years, and no one was allowed to disturb it. After Song Xuancang and the Elder left, Song Wujiang continued to mutter to himself, "It''s a pity that the kid from the Tenth Direct Vein probably has a high-quality Beast Clan secret realm behind him. There''s a high chance of Sixth Rank exotic beasts inside. If the ''Immovable Ming King'' could kill a few more Sixth Rank creatures, the chances of successful promotion would be greatly enhanced. But that kid seems to have been compelled to sign a High Rank nondisclosure agreement. Asking him to hunt Sixth Rank exotic beasts himself is far too dangerous, sigh..." Hearing Song Wujiang''s soliloquy, Song Xingru behind him said, "Great ancestor, there''s nothing we can do about that. However, I am quite optimistic about Uncle Shiyuan. After all, you personally took him to ''that place'' to hunt High Rank Aliens last year and combined that with the power of a drop of Half-Step Sixth Rank Blood of the Evil God and a drop of Sixth Rank Starry Sky Giant Beast Source Blood, along with the special promotion resource formula and the upcoming Floating Land promotion Tide. The chances of the ''Immovable Ming King''s'' promotion have become significantly high. I believe this promotion will definitely be a success." "Let''s hope so!" After the exchange, a series of beeps for an incoming message came from the Quantum Communication Bracelets in their handsit was a signal from Song Xuancang and the other person that everything was ready. At this point, everyone turned their gaze towards Song Shiyuan, the implication was clear. As the Song Family''s "only" current Ultimate Battleship Captain, Song Shiyuan became even calmer as the moment approached. With determined steps, when he arrived near the Floating Land Origin Core of the Dragon Spine Continent, he threw out the smaller ball of Origin Core light in his hand. It was quickly captured by the Dragon Spine Continent''s Floating Land Origin Core, and a new round of fusion and assimilation officially began. The reason for his calm demeanor was not only the countless trials and tribulations he had experienced in nearly three thousand years since his awakening but also because nearly all High Rank Components on the "Immovable Ming King" were safely disassembled, ensuring that even if the promotion failed, the loss would not be too great. If the family were to reap great rewards in the upcoming Great Expansion War, he might even have the chance to cultivate another Battleship. After all, he was only three thousand years old and with the Life-Extending Spiritual Objects he had used in the past, he still had over twelve hundred years of life remaining, more than enough time for a second attempt at reaching a Fearless Ship. Of course, more crucial than all this was his confidence in the "Immovable Ming King." Having reached the status of an Ultimate Battleship for hundreds of years, he had made too many preparations, and with that unexpectedly acquired drop of Half-Step Sixth Rank Blood of the Evil God as well as the Energy Tide from the promotion of the Dragon Spine Continent, his confidence was unparalleled at this moment. Ahead, as the Floating Land Origin Core of the Dragon Spine Continent gradually devoured the smaller portion of the Origin Core, the light radiating from the ball of light above became increasingly bright. At the same time, outside on the Dragon Spine Continent itself, storms triggered by the Energy Tide were indiscriminately sweeping across the continent. If someone were in the starry sky outside of the Dragon Spine Continent at this moment, they would be able to see that the continent was like a giant magnet, incessantly pulling nearby asteroids, Floating Land Fragments, and more, towards it. As these asteroids and fragments kept merging with the Floating Land itself, the area of the Dragon Spine Continent visibly grew at an observable rate. Having inherited knowledge for nearly three thousand years, the Song family was more than familiar with the promotion of a Floating Land. Before deciding to promote the Dragon Spine Continent, they had already been bringing back a vast number of asteroids and Floating Land Fragments from the surrounding starry skies and the Alien Star Domain. Thus, the expansion of the Dragon Spine Continent faced no obstacles, and its area was growing rapidly. Chapter 767 405: The Successful Promotion After the Energy Tide Such a startling change naturally could not escape the eyes of the other families of the principality. In a very short time, news that the Dragon Spine Continent was attempting to advance to a Sixth Rank Floating Land was already laid on the table before all the first-rate powers of the principality. The entire Chenxing Principality was shaken by this sudden news. Except for the Song Family, there was no force that was not surprised. Within the first-rate powers of the entire Chenxing Principality, there was basically a continental potential assessment chart for each family''s forces, in which, unsurprisingly, the Chenxing Clan''s Chenxing Yin Continent was ranked first. The advancement of the Chenxing Yin Continent to a Sixth Rank Floating Land first was also not beyond the expectations of the other forces, but this anomaly from the Dragon Spine Continent was indeed not anticipated by any of them. In the whole continent potential assessment chart of the principality, the Dragon Spine Continent was even struggling to make it into the top five. Aside from the Chenxing Yin Continent, whether it was the Golden Corner Lu Family''s Golden Horn Continent, or the Twilight Marquis Family''s Dusk Continent, or even the Divine Eagle Continent of the Eagle Family, in terms of heritage, all were far superior to the Dragon Spine Continent, including the Chenxing Yang Continent. No matter how the upper echelons of the major powers racked their brains, they could not believe that the Dragon Spine Continent, which was just a common Fifth Rank land a few hundred days ago, was now actually trying to break through to the Sixth Rank. ... Regarding these reactions from the outside world, the Song Family''s higher-ups could guess them, but they did not care. Regarding all information about the Original Core Stealer component, apart from a few Fifth Rank ancestors and several core clan elders, the Song Family did not let anyone else know. In the sky of the Dragon Spine Continent, Zhong Yu had already been cheering, having been released by Song Chi earlier. Over these decades, Zhong Yu had already reached the Third Rank Peak, and had also comprehended to a limit both light and space Laws, and now was the perfect time to try breaking through to the Fourth Rank, and this rolling Energy Tide came just at the right time. Between cheers, Zhong Yu instinctively communicated the impulse to break through to the Fourth Rank to Song Chi in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm through Mind Sound Transmission. "Break through to the Fourth Rank? Energy Tide?" In front of the Secret Technique Heritage Stele of the Dragon Spine, Song Chi withdrew his gaze from the stele, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes. "Could it be that the Dragon Spine Continent is preparing to assault the Sixth Rank Floating Land?" Because he had already taken the lead in entering the Fourth Rank, the family''s higher-ups did not notify Song Chi, but instead asked him to comprehend secret techniques peacefully within the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. However, at this moment, Song Chi thought of something and quickly left the secret realm. Dudu Dudu! In the family elders'' communication channel, a message sent by Song Chi instantly startled many people. "I have a drop of Dominator Blood here, it''s not clear whether it''s ordinary blood, Essence Blood, or Primordial Blood, @Song Shiyuan, Prime Ancestor, could you make use of it?" The drop of Dominator Blood mentioned by Song Chi was naturally the one from the Emperor Ruins Source Stone. He was unlikely to make use of it anytime soon, so instead of keeping it, it would be better to see if it could improve the success rate of ascending the Immovable Ming King, even by a fraction. At the foot of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Song Chi had just sent the message when the next second he sensed an extremely weak spatial fluctuation above his head. This spatial fluctuation was almost imperceptible to ordinary people, but Song Chi was different. He also followed the path of the Space Law and had achieved Intermediate Achievement, making him particularly sensitive to spatial fluctuations. Looking up, the figure that emerged from the void was none other than the Prime Ancestor. Hmm... it was the Prime Ancestor himself, not the Fearless Ship. "Grandson pays respect to the Prime Ancestor!" With respectful words, before Song Chi could react, a strong spatial transformation came first before his eyes and when he returned to his senses, he had already appeared in an underground space. To the side, Song Shiyuan, Song Xingru, including the Fifth Rank ancestor from the Ancestral Vein, were all present. With a glance from the corner of his eye at the Immovable Ming King floating above a dazzling sphere of light, Song Chi knew that time was of the essence. Without saying much, he quickly handed over the Emperor Ruins Source Stone to the Prime Ancestor. A few fine strands of the Space Law brushed over, and the special green rock on the outer layer of the Emperor Ruins Source Stone was seamlessly sliced open. Then, a drop of blood emitting a faint gold shimmer appeared in the Prime Ancestor''s hand. Song Chi felt a heavy weight, as the mighty pressure emanating from the faintly shimmering blood made it seem as though a towering mountain pressed down on his shoulders, and his bones began to pop with strain. Song Chi endured the discomfort from his body, his heart also filling with dread. Just a single drop of fresh blood, yet it could exert such terrifying oppression; one could only imagine the mighty power a true Dominator possessed. It was also because he did not rashly cut open that Emperor Ruins Source Stone when he was at the Third Rank, otherwise the consequences would have been unpredictable. Feeling the pressure emanating from the faint gold blood in his hand, Song Wujiang waved his hand slightly, and the next second that stunning pressure vanished abruptly, restoring Song Chi''s body to its relaxed state. At the same time, a rare smile appeared on Song Wujiang''s face. "It is a drop of Seventh Tier Creature''s Essence Blood, which can be considered a special promotion resource. It should significantly improve the success rate of ascending the Immovable Ming King!" With that, he tossed the Dominator Essence Blood to Song Shiyuan. After receiving the Dominator Essence Blood, Song Shiyuan quickly approached the Floating Land Origin Core. As the hatch of the Immovable Ming King opened, he entered the warship. When he came out again, the drop of Dominator Essence Blood had disappeared, merged into the Immovable Ming King. Chapter 768 405: The Successful Promotion After the Energy Tide_2 Seeing Song Shiyuan nod, the smiles on the faces of Song Wujiang and others grew even richer. Upgrading from a battleship to a Fearless Ship, even if it just increased the success rate by 0.1%, was extremely precious, not to mention that this drop of Dominator Blood Essence was much more potent. Song Wujiang''s gaze shifted, turning towards the quietly standing Song Chi. "Good lad, I heard that the position of the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship was also provided by you?" As Song Chi nodded, Song Wujiang thought for a moment before saying, "Your contributions to the family are remembered by every clan member, and the family will not undercompensate those who deserve it." "In that case, Xuancang previously mentioned that you have been purchasing resources like ''Sand of Time''the Family Merit Hall has 10kg on the top floor, which will all be rewarded to you. Aside from that, before the great war begins, the family will also allocate a Sixth Rank Enslaved Species to you. Will the enslavement components on your flagship be enhanced to Sixth Rank?" "I will, great ancestor. It is possible!" Song Chi spoke respectfully, but at this moment, Song Wujiang continued, "Besides that, are there any other resources you urgently need?" Faced with this question, Song Chi paused before finally responding, "Great ancestor, I am somewhat lacking Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin!" He spoke these words weakly because he knew that such a level of Floating Land Origin was also urgently needed within the clan. However, Song Wujiang only pondered for a moment before directly waving his hand and extracting a cluster of Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Torch. As his gaze swept over it, Song Chi''s body trembled. 100 strands; Song Wujiang had directly taken out 100 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. What did this represent? Such Floating Land Origin was equivalent to a piece of Top Rank Silver Legend Component. Seeing Song Chi about to shake his head, Song Wujiang directly raised his hand to interrupt, "This is what you deserve. The family has never been stingy with rewards for those who have made significant contributions to the clan. Go now, the great war is imminent, and use this last remaining time to make all necessary preparations." Song Chi departed, casually sent back to the foot of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain by the Prime Ancestor. However, before leaving, Song Chi mentioned Zhong Yu, and with the care of the clan elders, Zhong Yu''s breakthrough to the Fourth Rank would not be disturbed. After completing these matters, Song Chi solemnly stored the 100 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin in his hands, and then re-entered the Dragon Spine Secret Realm to continue his comprehension of the "Ethereal Body" secret technique. ... The energy tide on the Dragon Spine Continent persisted for a whole year. During this year, the Dragon Spine Continent continuously expanded, and for the other powers within the principality, it was undoubtedly a torment, until the continent''s diameter officially broke through fifty light-years, forcing all the first-rate powers within the entire principality to acknowledge the fact that the Dragon Spine Continent had indeed taken that significant step. Compared to the restlessness outside the Dinghai Star Domain, the Dragon Spine Continent within was shrouded in celebration. During this year-long energy tide, aside from the Dragon Spine Continent itself finally advancing to the sixth level, numerous clanspeople also succeeded in breaking through under the push of the energy tide. Of course, more of these were clan members below the Third Rank. In the third month, Song Xuancang''s flagship, Cang Mang Wuji, successfully upgraded to a battleship. In the fifth month, the most senior clan elder of the First Direct Lineage, after more than twenty years since his flagship''s last upgrade, also broke through to the Fifth Rank with his Guidance Technique during this energy tide, adding another official battleship captain to the Song Family. In the eleventh month, the Immovable Ming King, which had been undergoing a warship upgrade mission for nearly two years, officially began its promotion. (PS: The duration of warship promotion tasks from the Fourth Rank to the Sixth Rank has been extended to 2 years.) In the midst of intense anticipation from countless people, the [Immovable Ming King] did not disappoint. It successfully transitioned from an Ultimate Battleship to a Fearless Ship, with its hull length surging from 13,000 meters to 120,000 meters, ranking it among the upper echelons of Fearless Ships. However, after a brief cheer subsided, Song Wujiang issued the most stringent order in history. He even availed himself of a component of a Silver Legend Quality secrecy agreement, ensuring that all those in the family aware of the matter were completely forbidden from divulging anything about it through any means. From then on, whether within the Song Family or throughout the entire Chenxing Principality, no more news regarding Song Shiyuan emerged. Because of this matter, the entire principality debated for a long time. Some believed that Song Shiyuan had successfully seized the opportunity to break through to the Sixth Rank using the Dragon Spine Continent, elevating his flagship to a Fearless Ship. The Song Family''s blockade of news was merely to allow Song Shiyuan to advance his Guidance Technique to the Sixth Rank without any disturbance. Others speculated that the Song Family was intentionally creating a smokescreen to cover up the sinking of the only Ultimate Battleship. Regardless of the speculation, none received any proactive response from the Song Family. Even though the Song Family was in the eye of the storm because of this event, no power dared to take advantage of the situation to test the waters. The reason was simple. While an Ultimate Battleship was significant, the current Song Chi was a Sixth Rank Gate with a Fearless Ship at his command. Even if all the Song Family''s Battleships had been lost to history, no one would dare stir up the slightest ripple. Jokingly, compared to a Battleship, the deterrent power of a Fearless Ship exceeded it by more than ten times. Regarding everything that was happening outside, Song Chi himself was unaware. The only thing he knew was that Zhong Yu had successfully broken through to the Fourth Rank. As Zhong Yu made the breakthrough, the Double Pupils that Song Chi shared with it also received a tremendous increase. Previously, Zhong Yu was only Third Rank, so although Song Chi himself had broken through to the Fourth Rank, the shared Double Pupils remained at the Third Rank Level. Now that Zhong Yu had reached the Fourth Rank, the might of these Double Pupils naturally achieved an unprecedented enhancement. The most direct manifestation of this was the accelerated speed at which Song Chi comprehended secret techniques. The [Ethereal Body] secret technique, which he had been unable to master for a long time, was finally understood more than a month after Zhong Yu''s breakthrough to the Fourth Rank. In the meantime, Song Chi also brought Zhong Yu into the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Although the Zhuque Divine Bird was already remarkably fast in comprehending laws, the Primordial Secret Realm still offered some enhancements to it, combined with its Law Amplitude Phase, the effect was even better. However, this period was destined not to last long, as the Grand Development War was less than a year away. Over the following few months, Song Chi devoted all his attention to mastering the [Black Core Pulse] secret technique. As for the Ruins Market transactions that occurred every month, he did not forget them and always opened them on time. Over these twelve years, the accumulated transactions in the Ruins Market had successfully pushed the market''s level to lv47. Hence, Song Chi now had an additional [Ruins Market Projection Rank] to utilize. Three months later, the [Black Core Pulse] secret technique was successfully mastered. Including this technique, Song Chi now possessed five secret techniques, a feat that would leave any Fourth Rank aspiring Zhulu Warship Captain feeling inferior. With the remaining two months, Song Chi did not continue to comprehend other secret techniques but focused on enhancing the proficiency of both [Ethereal Body] and [Black Core Pulse]. Although his comprehension degree of both laws was not low, if the proficiency of the techniques themselves was too low, it would significantly affect their might after activation. Besides this, he shifted all his focus onto the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]. At this point, all sorts of resources were essentially in place, including the 10kg of Sand of Time mentioned by the Prime Ancestor. Song Chi was eager to carry out a comprehensive enhancement of Cang Qiong once again. Not to mention anything else, just the attributes of the [Purusa Zen Seal] component of the Sixth Rank Level filled him with anticipation. After notifying Zhong Yu, asking it to stay in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm to fully comprehend the laws, Song Chi entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the free stall area of the Ruins Market, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, measuring 3,800 meters in length, was quietly docked. Instead of boarding right away, Song Chi first turned to visit the sealed storage room to retrieve the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] Super Main Cannon of Silver Legend Quality that had been stored for a long time, and only then did he enter the interior of the warship. Chapter 769 406: Multi-Component Sixth Rank Entering the interior of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi''s gaze immediately converged on the Purusa Zen Seal component. After all, it was one of only two golden Sanctuary components on the warship, and with the recently acquired Sand of Time, this component was inevitably to be enhanced to Sixth Rank. After consuming several thousand grams of Sand of Time, nearly three thousand Titanium Crystals, as well as the valuable Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin and Law Stones, and finally 1 strand of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, this golden component was enhanced to lv60. Purusa Zen Seal lv60 Quality: Gold ... Feature 4: Time Resistance +7200 Effect: When the warship equipped with this component attacks, it will autonomously weaken 60% of its might under the influence of external Time Laws. ... {Zen Seal: External Time Stop: Consumes 200,000 Spectral Energy Points, targets units within a 1,000 km range, halts the flow of time around them for 7 seconds, cooldown time 280 hours.} {Pusuo Time Realm: Slow: Consumes 400,000 Spectral Energy Points, forms a time barrier with a diameter of one hundred thousand kilometers with the equipped warship at the center, slowing down time inside the barrier by a factor of ten, including the movements, reactions, thought processes, energy transfer, etc., of living beings (Note: The casting warship is not affected), duration 25 minutes, cooldown time 4 years.} Following the Purusa Zen Seal, the other golden Sanctuary component on the warship was the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine. In fact, the energy supply on the warship was still quite sufficient, the choice to enhance it again was due to the issue with the Spectral Energy Pool, as the lv59 Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine component provided a Spectral Energy Pool of less than one and a half million, which was not quite enough for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, which had many high-quality component features. Although it recovered quickly, in situations that required the activation of multiple features in a very short time, it was a bit of a stretch. So, Song Chi still enhanced it to lv60. Without paying much attention to the others, this component''s Spectral Energy Pool directly soared to two million after being enhanced to Sixth Rank, which was still quite impressive. After the enhancement of the two golden Sanctuary components, it was time for the Neutron Star Core Armor and the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield. When it came to the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield component, Song Chi originally planned to try to exchange for the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, another golden Energy Shield component, before the Great Pioneering War from the Star Tower Mall. He had exchanged the components he had accumulated for mall credits yesterday, but it turned out he was still short, so for the time being he had to make do. Soon, the two components were successively enhanced. Neutron Star Core Armor lv59lv60 Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield lv59lv60 These two components were successively enhanced to Sixth Rank, and their attributes skyrocketed. First was the Neutron Star Core Armor. Its Armor Protection Value shot up from 5.81 billion at lv59 to 23.5 billion, and several features also had significant increases. The Neutron Star Pulse feature''s effect of repairing the warship was increased from "every 10s repairs 8% of the armor layer, every 20s restores 8% of the Shipborne Energy Shield Shield Value" to "every 10s repairs 10% of the armor layer, every 20s restores 10% of the Shipborne Energy Shield Shield Value." The change in the Neutron Link feature was also significant. {Neutron Link: Consumes 250,000 Spectral Energy Points, links 12 warships within a 1,000 km range, linked warships have their Warship Armor Protection Value increased by 60%, Energy Shield Protection Value and Shield Value both increased by 60%, duration 6 hours, cooldown time 600 hours.} Then there was the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield. Its Defense Value was not much different from that of the Neutron Star Core Armor, but the Energy Shield''s Shield Value reached a staggering 240 billion. With this, matched with the "Neutron Star Pulse" feature, that meant every 20 seconds it would restore 2.4 billion Shield Value, converting it down, as long as the intensity of external energy attacks did not exceed 12 million per second, the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield would never overload. Following these two components, Song Chi finally targeted the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits, a silver Super Main Cannon. In a short time, this super main cannon was enhanced to lv60. Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits lv60 Quality: Silver Feature: Might increased by 290% Feature 2: Twin Bead Arrow Feature 3: True Armor Piercing Feature 4: Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings Consumption: 50/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 38.6 billion Charge: 12s; Buffer: 24s Upgrade Requirement: 3 strands of Floating Land Origin (Sixth Rank), 300,000 Spectral Energy Points, 204 Titanium Crystals, 125 Law Stones {Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings: Consumes 400,000 Spectral Energy Points, after 18s of charging, unleashes an Annihilation Arrow that can instantaneously annihilate the vitality of most living beings, cooldown time 6 months.} Looking at the attributes of this super main cannon, Song Chi felt emotional. With its might, when triggering the "Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings" attack feature, even a Battleship equipped with a Red Energy Shield component might be struck so hard that its Energy Shield would nearly overload. However, as staggering as its might was, the cooldown time was shocking. Even enhanced to Sixth Rank, each use still required a six-month buffer, and each time using "Zen Seal: Inner Speed" to cool it down seemed a bit wasteful. Thinking this, Song Chi''s mind once again thought of the universal cooldown reduction components among time-related components, which could effectively reduce the cooldown times of all components mounted on a warship. Unfortunately, such components were extremely rare. His father''s warship did have one, but unfortunately, its quality was too low, and it was only after Song Chi provided a Fourth Rank Silver Apple that it was enhanced to Purple Quality, which was still not enough. To normally affect silver, gold, and other components, at least a Red Level cooldown reduction component was required, and it couldn''t be fully effective. Chapter 770 406: Multi-Component Sixth Rank_2 Over the years, he had always been searching for these high-rank components, but unfortunately, none were found. After this silver main cannon, Song Chi had enhanced several other components separately. [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] lv59 lv60 [Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon] lv59 lv60 [Peeping Spirit Eyes] lv59 lv60 [Final Blessing] lv59 lv60 [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] lv50 lv60 [Heart of Behemoth] lv59 lv60 [Enslavement Medal] lv50 lv60 [Black Gold Ram] lv50 lv60 [Oath Pact] lv50 lv60 [Super Ability Controller] lv50 lv60 [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] lv59 lv60 [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring] lv50 lv60 With these enhancements, all components on the Cang Qiong above the red color quality were essentially upgraded to Sixth Rank in one go. [Chicang''s No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] and [Dome Sky Brain System] were left untouched, not because he didn''t want to enhance them, nor because he lacked Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, but because he lacked the necessary special resources. Currently, Song Chi only had one piece of the Fifth Rank Void Crystal, and not a single low-level intelligent brain. As for the [Yang Concentric Medallion], this component required both bound parties to enhance simultaneously, and currently, Shen Youran only had an orange Torch Seed, which was not sufficient to enhance the component to lv60. After upgrading these components, Song Chi looked at the remaining Sixth Rank Floating Land Origins in his hand. 104 strands! And upon checking the titanium crystals, thousands still remained. "Who should I enhance next with one or two more Sixth Rank components?" Song Chi murmured, his gaze again sweeping over the multitude of components on the warship. This time, he focused only on the basic components, which all had the inherent 200% attribute boost of the Zhulu Warship itself, making their enhancement clearly more profitable. Song Chi''s gaze flowed until it finally rested on the component [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits]. Although the charge and buffer times of this super main cannon were quite lengthy, coupled with the "Twin Bead Arrow" feature, each strike was equivalent to firing twice, and the length was not much longer compared to the main cannon. The key was its might, together with the Zhulu Warship''s own attribute boost, the returns were extremely high. Finally, he spent a full 99 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, plus two thousand titanium crystals, to enhance this super main cannon to lv69. With this, its might had reached nearly ten billion, particularly frightening. However, after that, only five strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin were left, and Song Chi did not continue enhancing but instead reserved it for backup resources. Looking again at the overall attributes of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, calling it luxurious was not an exaggeration. According to Song Chi''s own estimation, the current Cang Qiong''s capability to suppress an ordinary battleship should not be difficult. Of course, it could only suppress "ordinary battleships", as senior ones would be a challenge; after all, once reaching the level of a senior battleship, they are capable of clashing head-on with regular Sixth Rank units, not to mention an ultimate battleship. Song Chi was satisfied with this combat power. The Torch Human Civilization''s Torch Warship system was inherently a combination of many Starry Sea Oddities, and it had the capability to perform beyond its own rank by leveraging the might of these oddities. Its single-ship combat power was certainly among the peak of the same rank creatures across Shattered Starry Sea. Under such circumstances, being able to engage in cross-rank battles within this civilization was already a rare feat, leaving no room for discontent. Song Chi then retracted his warship and left the Ruins Market. Outside, Dragon Spine Continent. Having just returned to Green Moon Manor from the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, Song Chi heard some good news: his second uncle and aunt and fourth uncle and aunt, who had successfully upgraded their flagship to a cruiser over twenty years ago, had now all managed to break through to the Third Rank of Guidance Technique with the help of the continuous Energy Tide from the previous year. Moreover, his elder brother, Song Qi, along with Song You, had also managed to upgrade their flagships to cruisers. Currently, they were in seclusion within their warships, fully focused on advancing to the Third Rank of Guidance Technique. With the addition of the Deep Sea Clam Pearls and Firethorn Fruits that Song Chi had collected over the years in the Ruins Market, it wouldn''t be long before the two would officially become Cruiser Captains. Additionally, over this year, the Tenth Direct Vein has also seen the emergence of several cruisers, with the count of Second Rank Escort Ships exceeding double digits. Such occurrences were almost commonplace among the various families across the Dragon Spine Continent. Furthermore, it was heard that the Family Head, Song Xuancang, had successfully upgraded the "Cang Mang Wuji" to a battleship. However, it was foreseeable that, although the warship had been upgraded, breaking through to the Fifth Rank of Guidance Technique would take several decades, if not a hundred years. In such a case, Song Xuancang would likely be absent from the early to mid-stages of the frontier wars. However, regarding the news from the Prime Ancestor, even he had not received a definitive response and was unsure whether the "Immovable Ming King" had successfully been upgraded to a Fearless Ship. But intuition told Song Chi that it was probably successful. After handling some affairs within the vein, Song Chi piloted the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" and performed a direct jump to the Zhuifire Plains. After passing through layers of combined illusionary barriers, Song Chi saw the astonishingly large Spatial Wormhole above the illusions in the Dome Sky. After his own Guidance Technique broke through to the Fourth Rank, officially becoming a Zhulu Warship Captain, a lot of the family''s confidential information was disclosed to him. Upon first hearing that the space wormhole in the Dome Sky of Zhuifire Plains directly connected to the Holy Dragon Continent, Song Chi was quite surprised. He then recalled the wormhole passage he had seen outside the Holy Dragon Continent, and the surprise in his eyes quickly faded. Besides this Spatial Wormhole, Song Chi also learned about the existence of the gold "Space Wormhole Generator" component, and was explicitly informed by several elders that this component was obtained from the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship. For this, Song Chi didn''t have much to contemplate. The engines roared as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong soared and soon entered the spatial wormhole above. Holy Dragon Continent. The sudden appearance of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did not draw much attention from the space wormhole''s exit and the two adjacent Mobile Warstars. Both of these Mobile Warstars housed a substantial number of ordinary family clansmen, whose sole task was to prevent foreign organisms from damaging the wormhole. As for the Torch Warships coming from the ancestral land, they did not pay much attention. Holy Dragon Continent, Black Soil Empire. Having been upgraded from a duchy to an empire, the Black Soil Empire''s status couldn''t be higher, though that was just the common view. In fact, anyone clear-sighted knew that the exalted status of the Black Soil Empire was all due to the Spirit Serpent Sect''s Cold Moon Snow Python. Hiss, hiss, hiss! Suddenly, a sharp hissing noise rang out in the ears of nearly a hundred million inhabitants of the empire''s capital, followed by the sight of a daunting creature. A python, over four thousand meters long and its scales emitting a frosty white glow, soared into the sky from the main church of the Spirit Serpent Sect, and in just an instant, the frost-white python entirely entered the clouds above the continent. "Begin!" The command swiftly came from Song Chi aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, hidden among the clouds. Upon receiving the order, the Cold Moon Snow Python no longer restrained the copious Frost Energy within its body. Endless frost energy overflowed from its serpentine form, freezing everything within tens of thousands of meters of the skies in a short time. Yet, inside the Battleship, Song Chi felt none of this energy. Over these decades, the Cold Moon Snow Python had indeed reached the Peak of the Fourth Rank, its Life Pressure nearly stepping into the Fifth Rank, thanks to a vast amount of pure Power of Belief. However, the two main Defense Components aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had both been enhanced to the Sixth Rank, making the Fourth Rank Peak''s Life Pressure truly insignificant. The Holy Dragon Continent itself was a Fifth Rank Starry Sea Floating Land, more than capable of supporting the Cold Moon Snow Python''s breakthrough, and with billions of Spirit Serpent Sect followers on this continent, the Cold Moon Snow Python naturally had a significant boost from belief here. Otherwise, Song Chi would have taken the Cold Moon Snow Python back to the Dragon Spine Continent. Compared to that, the energy concentration on a Sixth Rank Floating Land was even higher, providing a hidden boost to creature breakthroughs. Chapter 771 407: Heavenly Disk Galaxy Total Mobilization Besides the blessings from the power of belief, Song Chi had also thrown out three "Verdant Blood Peaches," which the Cold Moon Snow Python swallowed in one gulp. These spiritual fruits, which ripened once every nine thousand years, did not much assist in advancing to the Fifth Rank, but they were better than nothing. Of course, the key point was that over the past twenty years, he had harvested a considerable number of "Verdant Blood Peaches" and did not lack these three. Speaking of "Verdant Blood Peaches," the changes in the cultivation secret realm over these twenty years were significant; the "Divine Tempering Fruit Tree" and "Dragon Blood Fruit Tree" had started to bear fruit again, and the Fifth Rank "Silver Apples" had matured several times over. Song Chi used some of these "Silver Apples" on himself and gave some to his parents and Shen Youran. Now, five new orange components had once again multiplied aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. These included "Holy Cross Beacon" lv50, "Spiritual Beam Fusion Device" lv50, "Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector" lv50, "Winged Launch Platform" lv50, and "Multi-function Converter" lv50. While pondering, the crucial moment for the Cold Moon Snow Python''s advancement was nearing, with a massive surge of energy rapidly flowing into its serpentine body. This process lasted for several hours, and finally, the Cold Moon Snow Python successfully broke through to the Fifth Rank. There were no accidents along the way, which seemed as natural as water flowing into a channel, largely thanks to the advantages provided by the power of belief. However, it should be noted that this was also because it had a good master like Song Chi; without his prior arrangements, the Cold Moon Snow Python would have been lucky to maintain its life, let alone possess billions of followers. Now, compared to its Fourth Rank, its body length after the breakthrough reached fifteen thousand kilometers, and its mastery of the Ice Law also improved significantly. Although it was still some distance from major achievement, it was far superior to ordinary Fifth Rank species. Upon the Cold Moon Snow Python''s advancement, Song Chi shifted his gaze, finally landing on the "Totem Spirit Column" component. With several billion high-quality followers providing a wealth of pure power of belief for decades, the amount was unimaginable. The Cold Moon Snow Python''s promotion to Fifth Rank had only used up a tiny fraction of it, and for Song Chi, his objective was quite clear. He wanted to try using this immense power of belief to see if he could evolve the "Totem Spirit Column" component into a red epic quality component. The orange quality was still too low, even though the Cold Moon Snow Python had now reached the Fifth Rank. However, limited by the inherent quality of the "Totem Spirit Column," it was still challenging to traverse the Starry Sea to respond to its followers. What did this mean? It meant that if Song Chi did not want to abandon these billions of Holy Dragon Continent indigenous followers, he must keep the Cold Moon Snow Python on the Holy Dragon Continent. This situation then created another conflict; without the Totem Spirit Beast on the battleship, the "Totem Spirit Column" could not perform as it should. Neither "Totem Patterns" nor "Totem True Body" could affect the enslaved species aboard Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Only if the "Totem Spirit Column" component evolved to a red component could the Cold Moon Snow Python manage to respond to the believers on the Holy Dragon Continent from the Dinghai Star Domain, despite a higher energy consumption. However, with billions of believers, this consumption was almost negligible. With a swift thought, his form disappeared from the battleship, and when he reappeared, Song Chi already had a storage capsule in his hand. Whoosh! Dumping out its contents, what appeared in front of him were numerous divine artifacts previously obtained by his family from the Holy Dragon Continent. Most of these artifacts, once used by the indigenous evil gods to store collected power of belief, contained belief power that, although not abundant and somewhat mixed, summed up to a considerable amount. Song Chi was not sure if the power of belief stored in the "Totem Spirit Column" right now would be sufficient, but with these added, it certainly would be. Taking action immediately, Song Chi first withdrew the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong before summoning it again after entering the Ruins Market. In the Ruins Market, he wielded dominion power, making the attempt much easier. As his thoughts shifted, a considerable amount of perfection-level Power of Laws was mobilized. These laws initially clustered on the numerous evil god artifacts following Song Chi''s intention. Once the power of belief was extracted from these artifacts, Song Chi fully gathered all this power of belief around the "Totem Spirit Column" component. Despite having control over dominion power, the "Totem Spirit Column" absorbed less than 20% of this power of belief, the remaining 80% wasted. It was unavoidable; the power of belief was too mixed. The ability to absorb 20% was already due to the formidable nature of dominion power; otherwise, even 10% would be difficult. After extracting this power of belief, Song Chi could clearly see faint red glimmers within the dazzling orange light of the "Totem Spirit Column" component. Seeing this, knowing the feasibility of his plan, Song Chi did not hesitate and immediately began mobilizing the original power of belief within the "Totem Spirit Column." This power was completely compatible with the component and spared any waste. As these powers of belief continuously merged, the orange light emitted by the "Totem Spirit Column" component gradually weakened, replaced by an even more dazzling red light. This process continued for a full half-month, viable only because Song Chi had dominion position in the Ruins Market; otherwise, he truly wouldn''t have been able to sustain it. Finally, on the sixteenth day, the component was officially upgraded to red epic quality. Regarding the change in attributes, Song Chi was only focused on one newly emerged feature. Bridge of Belief: No matter where the Lord of Faith is located, as long as they receive the most devout and sincere prayers of their believers, they can autonomously consume the Power of Belief to respond, including but not limited to engraving Totem Patterns, bestowing Totem Power, etc. With the appearance of this feature, it also signifies that the Cold Moon Snow Python''s path as a Lord of Faith had reached a certain height. After dealing with this matter, Song Chi returned to the Dragon Spine Continent. Although it had been less than twenty days, the entire Dragon Spine Continent had undergone a complete change in atmosphere. People from various clans residing on the Floating Land were all hustling about, making final preparations. Above The Vault of Heaven, numerous large transport ships were rising and falling, seemingly transporting various strategic materials. Looking beyond the Floating Land into the starry expanse, Mobile Warstars, Torch Fleet, ordinary starships, and dense warships were neatly parked in several space docking stations'' designated areas. With just a command from the Song Family''s supreme command, these over one million starships could depart at any moment to head north. Seeing this scene, Song Chi hastily started to understand the specific circumstances, and soon he received detailed information. A week ago, the Yaohan Kingdom had issued a mobilization order for all of Torch Humanity within the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, and had formally declared war on the Robber Star Civilization. The first order received by the Chenxing Principality was to push through the Chaotic Star Field. Regarding this command, the five titans of the principality didn''t hesitate at all. The Chaotic Star Field, spanning just over 20,000 light-years, had managed to withstand the Chenxing Principality for thousands of years solely because the Robber Star Race had been backing it from behind. Now, with the Yaohan Kingdom splitting its forces into three directions, officially starting an all-out war between both sides across the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy, they were barely able to fend for themselves, let alone pay attention to the Chaotic Star Field. Even if they could provide some support to hinder the advance of the Chenxing Principality, the effort would inevitably be limited. Knowing this, the five titans of the principality did not hesitate to take on this order. After several days of discussions among the five major forces, it was decided to split into two groups, one of which would use the northern side of the Dinghai Star Domain by the Red River Star Domain as a base point and continue to push northward, aiming to break through the Red River Star Domain that spans 2,000 light-years. This was chiefly led by the Song Family with support from the Philip Clan, Bai Family, and others. The other route as the main force included the Chenxing Clan, Golden Corner Lu Family, Eagle Family, Twilight Marquis Family, and others, which would directly enter the Chaotic Star Field from the Golden Shark Starfield. According to the plan, both sides were expected to meet in the western part of the Chaotic Star Field and then continue to push through together. Once the dozens of low to intermediate level civilizations within the Chaotic Star Field were thoroughly dealt with, they would finally converge with the eastern route main forces of Yaohan Kingdom, within which was the Stark Family Fleet. Regarding these arrangements, Song Chi had no substantial objections, however, he anticipated potentially needing to separate from the group later. That was due to the original Divine Binding Chains mentioned by Wang Zhen; that component was located in the core area of the Chaotic Star Field. At that time, it was still uncertain from which direction the family fleet would advance. If it was not convenient, he might have to search for that component alone. Regarding this component, Song Chi was extremely keen. Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, four days had gone by. On this day, thousands of Torch Warships and over twenty thousand ordinary starships, led by the "Furious Battle Mad Lion" and "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong," began to orderly move beyond the continent. Among the thousands of leading Torch Warships, only a tiny minority were Second and Third Rank warships, with even less than two hundred in total. The rest were all Spectral Airships measuring no more than twenty meters in length. Compared to the top three direct veins of the family that could mobilize over ten thousand Torch Warships, the Tenth Direct Vein seemed somewhat inferior. However, there was not much that could be done, as after all, the Tenth Direct Vein had only been opened for several decades, and naturally could not compare with the first three veins that had been opened for a thousand years. But compared to the Sky, Earth, and Ancestral Veins, the top three veins also fell short. Regardless of which of the three veins it was, the number of Second Rank and above Torch Warships was in the four digits. Outside the Dragon Spine Continent in the starry sky, when the people of the Tenth Direct Vein arrived, this dark space had already gathered more than two million warships, though including over eighty percent ordinary starships, it was undeniable that this was a terrifying fleet capable of annihilating most intermediate Starry Sea Civilizations. Soon, Song Chi and his grandfather, Song Mingsong, both received a summoning message from the family''s upper echelons. Upon reaching the very front, more than a hundred Zhulu Warships had already gathered. Within the warship''s magnetic wave group chat, Song Chi''s confusion was quickly clarified. Turns out the hundred plus Zhulu Warships, encompassing the rear over two million fleet group, did not only include people from the Song Family, but also from allies like the Philip Clan, Bai Family, and others, including some independent Zhulu Warships that had been tied with the Song Family over the past decades. This even included two battleships from the five Fifth Rank powers of the Duchy''s Western Region: the Alpha Clan and Wu Family. The mobilization order from Yaohan Kingdom was perhaps seen as a pretext by the Star Thieves; however, if there were any Star Thieves who dared to make a move at the rear during this external war, they would definitely be obliterated. It was because they were clear about this situation that the two powers from the Taurus Star Domain dared to come out in full force. Soon, once the people arrived, the voice of Prime Ancestor resounded in the group chat. "This advancement plan, Alpha Family and Wu Family''s two battleship captains will lead a fleet, my Song Family will take one, subsequently my Song Family fleet will take charge of advancing through the Red River Star Domain, you only need to facilitate. Here''s the follow-up plan, take a look; if there are no objections, then set out two hours from now!" Chapter 772 408: Heavenly Star Floating Island Red River Star Domain, a small Star Domain adjacent to the Chaotic Star Field, is, strictly speaking, also a part of the Chaotic Star Field, yet this Star Domain has been under the control of the Heavenly Star Tribe for tens of thousands of years. As for the Heavenly Star Tribe, it is a typical Intermediate Civilization of the Starry Sea, with nearly a double-digit number of Fifth Rank Units among its people, which is considered standard for such civilizations. Considering such a tribe, wasn''t the Song Family capable of annihilating them in one fell swoop? Certainly not, especially after Song Wujiang formally stepped into the ranks of the Fearless Captains, the Song Family had the full capability to destroy the Heavenly Star Tribe and incorporate the entire Red River Star Domain into Dinghai. The reason for not doing so was simple: the Heavenly Star Tribe wasn''t just the Heavenly Star Tribe; behind them stood the entire Chaotic Star Field, the Robber Star Civilization. If the whole Red River Star Domain were to be annexed, it would definitely turn the Robber Star Race''s attention towards themselves, a twist that a family just advancing into Sixth Rank would obviously not wish to see. But now it was different. With the Yaohan Kingdom formally declaring all-out war on the Robber Star Race, the Robber Star Race was already too busy to care for itself. It was the perfect time for the Song Family to bare its fangsif they could seize enough benefits in the subsequent conquest wars, the entire family''s foundation would rapidly rise throughout the next centuries. This was the Song Family''s opportunity. In the northern part of the Dinghai Star Domain, the Thorny Star Region. Assisted by a large, short-distance Teleportation Star Gate, more than two million Starships of the Duchy''s North Fleet had sequentially teleported here. This location marked the boundary between the Dinghai Star Domain and the Red River Star Domain and was also the starting point for the subsequent expeditions of the Duchy''s North Fleet. At the boundary battlefield between the Dinghai Star Domain and the Red River Star Domain, one could glance across the battlefield and see that the Heavenly Star Tribe had also gathered hundreds of thousands of a fleet, evidently having advance knowledge of the Yaohan Kingdom''s conquest war. However, this was doomed to be in vain. Before the Song Family''s Prime Ancestor''s Fearless Ship, plus the support of over two million Warships, the Heavenly Star Tribe''s fleet could barely hold back the combined United Fleet of the Dinghai Star Domain. Boom! Boom! Boom! Amidst the roaring of cannon fire, in less than a day, the entire fleet of the Heavenly Star Tribe was defeated, and the Dinghai United Fleet followed up with a pursuit deep into the Red River Star Domain. At the forefront of the Tenth Direct Vein Fleet, Song Mingsong, Song Chi, and the four Song brothers of Shanhai Chaoyang were currently rapidly discussing in a private communication group. "This is the situation, if we act alongside the family''s several Fifth Rank Clan Elders, it will merely be considered a part of the family''s joint operation, and all subsequent gains must yield 40% to the family. However, if our Direct Vein acts independently, we only need to hand over 10%." After Song Shan, the eldest uncle, finished speaking, the communication group fell into a brief silence. The two approaches were long-standing practices of the Song Family, going back not just for decades but centuries. There was nothing much to discuss. Now the decision to be made was, which of these two methods to choose? Acting alongside the family Clan Elders was undoubtedly the safer route, but alas, half the gains had to be handed over. Whereas choosing one''s own targets and acting alone naturally bore greater risk, the gains would also be that much more substantial. Regarding this, without waiting for their grandfather and the others to speak, Song Chi was the first to voice his opinion. "Let''s venture out on our own. With our current strength, taking down a few Third Level Floating Lands should be well within our capabilities!" The truth was Song Chi wanted to claim a Fourth Level Floating Land, but unfortunately, the Red River Star Domain wasn''t very large to begin with, boasting only one Fifth Level and two Fourth Level Floating Lands. Of these, the Fifth Level Floating Land was certainly left to the Prime Ancestor. As for the two Fourth Level Floating Lands, one was a resource-type Floating Land, whose reserves were long divided up by fleets from various factions; the other, a Fourth Level life-form-type Floating Land, had been allocated to the Alpha Family and Wu Family, with no share for outsiders. Nevertheless, it was fine. Although he himself didn''t fear the Fourth Level Floating Land, the clansmen of the vein couldn''t handle it. By comparison, a Third Level Floating Land was much simpler. As for Song Chi''s proposal, Song Mingsong and the others had no objections. They then took out the detailed Star Chart of the Red River Star Domain distributed by the family, and after identifying a Third Level life-form-type Floating Land named "Goat," the Tenth Direct Vein Fleet set off without any delay. Of course, only a few Torch Warships were headed towards Goat Floating Land; ordinary Starships remained where they were. Goat Floating Land was more than two hundred Light-Years from the Thorny Star Region. If those ordinary Starships were indeed to go there, by the time the entire conquest war was over, they probably still wouldn''t have arrived. As for setting up a Star Gate, that required time, and it wouldn''t be so quick. Goat Floating Land, as one of the Red River Star Domain''s Third Level life-form-type Floating Lands, had more than ten billion inhabitants of the Heavenly Star Tribe. Additionally, the Floating Land Shield outside the Floating Land meant that even ordinary Fourth Rank Units would find it difficult to pose significant threats to the land in the short term. But what they faced this time was none other than the Tenth Direct Vein Fleet of the Song Family, equipped with [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]. Like the previous approach to dealing with Lei Jie Floating Land, the answer needed no elaborationthe mere Third Level Floating Land Shield was easily ripped apart by the [Sky-breaking Spike], from point to plane, and even without the need for the Flame Giant to take action, the Floating Land Shield of Goat Floating Land completely shattered under the fire from thousands of Torch Warship cannons. "Alright, Little Pool, you head over to the Heavenly Star Floating Island; this side with [Furious Battle Mad Lion] is enough!" After breaking through the Floating Land Shield of Goat Floating Land, Grandpa Song Mingsong immediately spoke up. Chapter 773 - 408: Heavenly Star Floating Island_2 Everyone in the vein knew that for the current "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong," resources produced above the third-rank Floating Lands were hard to come by, and only the fifth-rank Heavenly Star Floating Island was the place the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" should aim for. Now that the Floating Land Shield of this goat Floating Land had completely shattered, with just the Furious Battle Mad Liona Zhulu Warshipit was enough to suppress this third-rank Floating Land. There was no longer a need for Song Chi to stay here. Song Chi nodded; this was actually the plan he had set out earlier. What did the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" need now? Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, Titanium Crystal, High Order Void Crystal, and high-level body forging resourcesthese could only possibly appear in that Heavenly Star Floating Land. Moreover, the key point was that the distance from this goat Floating Land to the Heavenly Star Floating Land was not too far, less than a thousand light-years, and it was still within the operational range of the "Chapter of Shadow Descension" component. Thus, even if some unforeseen circumstance occurred on the goat Floating Land, members of the vein could still summon the projection of the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" to fight, and even if they encountered a fifth-rank life form, the projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could still hold out for a substantial amount of time, enough for Song Chi himself to jump over. ... Compared to the Dragon Spine Continent, this Heavenly Star Floating Island was significantly smaller in diameter, with a length of only seven light-years and a width of just four light-years, making it the most ordinary kind of fifth-rank Starry Sea Floating Land. Even so, when the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" arrived through a jump, the Song Family''s flagship fleet still had yet to break through the Floating Land Shield of this land. It wasn''t that the fleet lacked means to target this Floating Land Shield; in fact, a few days ago, a rather large crack had been torn open in the Floating Land Shield of this Heavenly Star Floating Land by the "Dinghai Dragon Steed." The reason they had not yet formed a completely stable entry and exit passage was because the high-level members of the Heavenly Star Tribe inside were making all-out efforts to block it. Looking through the Floating Land Shield towards the inside, one could see dozens of fifth-rank members of the Heavenly Star Tribe, dressed in high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor, staunchly blocking the crack, surrounded by over forty fourth-rank members of the Heavenly Star Tribe, clad in intermediate Heavenly Star Power Armor. The blockade of nearly fifty members of the Heavenly Star Tribe, coupled with the boost from the Floating Land''s Origin Rule of the Heavenly Star Floating Land itself, made it highly likely that even enslaved species of the sixth-rank level attempting to squeeze through the crack while reduced in size would be gravely injured. It was only because the "Dinghai Dragon Steed," as a Fearless Ship, had its energy shields and Warship Armor enhanced to the seventh rank, that it managed to keep the crack from closing; however, expanding this crack''s diameter further in a short period was considerably challenging. Because of this, the Family Fleet was, for the time being, blocked outside the Floating Land Shield. "Chi, my boy, you''re here too. Join the communication group chat!" Seeing the arrival of the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong," Song Xingru took the initiative to send a group chat link invitation. This group chat wasn''t the high-level communication group for all Zhulu Warship Captains in the family, but a special encrypted group chat. Aside from Song Wujiang and Song Xingru, the group included only Song Dingbang (Ancestral Vein Fifth Rank Battleship Captain), Song Tianhao (newly promoted Battleship Captain of The First Direct Lineage), Song Tianshu, and Song Tianmangfour people who were either the elders of the clan or of very high seniority, the youngest of whom was over 1600 years old. They were the most core members of the family. As Song Chi, a member of the clan with a contemporary rank who had made significant contributions to the family several times, entered, the messages in the group chat quickly increased. "Song Dingbang: Does this component have any feasibility? [Absolute Defense] JPG." Song Chi''s eyes first caught a message with an image of a component attribute chart attached. Absolute Defense lv60 Quality: Silver Feature: Absolute Defense Feature 2: An additional 270% increase in the rigidity of the warship''s body when loaded Feature 3... Feature 4... ... ``` {Absolute Defense: Consumes 400,000 Spectral Energy Points, the warship enters the absolute defense state, in the next 7 minutes, the warship''s received external attack power is reduced by 80%, with a cooldown time of 240 hours.} Scanning the attribute chart, Song Chi''s eyes sparkled. This component named [Absolute Defense] was not a Warship Armor type component, but a special auxiliary component which, when paired with high-quality Warship Armor and Energy Shield components, could definitely produce extremely powerful effects. However, at the moment, everyone was shaking their heads. Although the component was good, paired with a Battleship, it shouldn''t be difficult to withstand the attacks of dozens of Heavenly Star Tribe members clad in Powered Armor for a few minutes. But the problem now was that a Battleship couldn''t enter the interior of the Floating Land; the crack above the Heavenly Star Floating Land Shield had a diameter of less than two thousand meters. Unless the Battleship Captain entered first and then summoned the Flagship afterwards, the risk would be too high. "Song Xingru: Why not let the Sixth Rank Fire Dragon Lizard on my Flagship push through? Why bother with such trouble?" Facing Song Xingru''s suggestion, Song Dingbang immediately vetoed it. "Song Dingbang: Absolutely not, Miss Xingru, although your Fire Dragon Lizard is a Starry Sky Behemoth, it has only just stepped into the Sixth Rank not long ago. If it really charges forward in this reduced size and not at its peak state, the likelihood of it being bombarded to death is very high. It''s not necessary to wastefully expend such a valuable Sixth Rank enslaved species, especially considering this is merely the appetizer of this pioneering war. The intensity of what follows will only get higher and higher." "Song Xingru: But if we continue at this stalemate, we won''t have any other solutions. Do we really need to use those trump cards? Once those components are used, they won''t be able to cool down for a decade." ... As they hesitated to come to a decision, Song Chi spoke up at this moment. "I have a method we could try." This remark surprised everyone in the group chat. "Song Xingru: Hurry up and tell us!" Quickly, Song Chi gave a simple introduction to the "Purusa Time Realm" and "Neutron Link" Features, and then explained his thoughts. After hearing what he had said, Song Xingru and the others nodded slightly, all thinking there was quite a feasible chance of success. Song Chi''s method was actually quite simple: utilize the time domain class Feature "Purusa Time Realm" to slow down the reaction and thinking of the dozens of Heavenly Star Tribe members inside the Floating Land by many times over, then use this opportunity to attempt breaking through their firepower blockade. The reason for using the "Neutron Link" Feature was to negate the effect on their own units. One characteristic of the "Purusa Time Realm" Feature was that, aside from the stimulated warship, all objects would be within the domain''s effect range. Based on this, Song Chi had already tested that once he linked with the Battleships of several prime ancestors using "Neutron Link", the domain itself would automatically tag these linked Battleships as "stimulated warships", so these Battleships, including the species they enslaved, would no longer be affected by the time slowdown of the "Purusa Time Realm". "Song Wujiang: Let''s go with Chi''s plan. Miss Ru, once the time domain is activated, I''ll try to enlarge the crack''s diameter as much as possible; you can just push forward with the Fire Dragon Lizard. With the deceleration of time, it should be able to withstand it!" Song Wujiang''s command made the subsequent arrangements naturally effortless. Song Chi first activated the "Neutron Link" Feature, linking 12 Battleships, belonging to the three prime ancestors + Tian Shu and Tian Mang, the two Clan Elders, and then 7 Family Zhulu Warships known for their defensive prowess, including Song Yan''s [Heavenly Mountain Mysterious Armor]. This Sixth Sequence family member had also been promoted to Fourth Rank and had been summoned back by the family to participate in this pioneering war. Buzz buzz buzz! The [Purusa Zen Seal] component was activated as an indiscernible energy halo rapidly spread in all directions from [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] as its center, soon covering a vast area. Even though it was impacted by the Floating Land Shield of the Heavenly Star Floating Land in the front and the "Purusa Time Realm" radiation distance towards the interior of the Heavenly Star Floating Land was greatly reduced, it still firmly enveloped the dozens of Heavenly Star Tribe members clad in Heavenly Star Kinetic Armor above the Floating Land''s vault. Instantly, the movements, thoughts, and the continuous gunfire they shot towards the crack in the Floating Land Shield above, were all slowed down by several times. ``` Chapter 774 - 409: Yin Yang·United Strength Unlike before, the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" had now ascended to Fourth Rank, and the "Purusa Zen Seal" had been enhanced to Sixth Rank. Its might was no longer what it once was; it was not only fully effective against Fourth Rank units; even members of the Heavenly Star Tribe at the Fifth Rank Level were now being slowed by a factor of seven. Although more than ninety-nine percent of the "Song Family Warships" outside the "Floating Land" had likewise been affected, the dozen or so warships at the very forefront of the fleet were unaffected. Heavenly Star Floating Island, Heavenly Star Sacred City. A few Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe members responsible for the second rotation noticed the anomaly above Cangqiong; four Fifth Rank members commandeered their matching high-tier kinetic armors and soared into the sky, but it was already too late. Looking up at the vault of heaven from the surface of the Floating Land, the crack in the "Floating Land Shield" deep in the firmament could be seen wildly expanding. Under the full ripping effort of the Mech Giant, towering over a hundred thousand meters tall outside the crack, the diameter of the fissure visibly grew. However, the reaction of those from the Heavenly Star Tribe above the vault was exceptionally sluggish. By the time they unleashed more powerful artillery barrages, a fiery-red figure had already rapidly expanded. Hiss, hiss, hiss! The "Fire Dragon Lizard" quickly swelled to a length over two hundred thousand meters, its terrifying size solidly blocking the crack behind it. Dozens of kinetic armors unleashed their reinforcing artillery fire upon it, resulting in a series of scorched wounds on its crimson scales. Taking advantage of the chaos, a dozen or so "Torch Warships," each measuring at least three thousand meters in length, quickly surged through the crack, which had now slowly widened to several thousand meters, into the interior of the Floating Land. These warships, each equipped with an "Energy Shield" of at least Red Quality and enhanced to Fifth Rank, actively took on some of the damage meant for the Fire Dragon Lizard, immediately alleviating significant pressure from this Dragon Lineage creature that had only recently entered Sixth Rank. Soon, another twenty-plus "Song Family''s Zhulu Warships" also charged into the Floating Land interior, despite being slowed by several times due to the deceleration. The Mech Giant, transformed from the "Dinghai Dragon Steed," did not take any other actions outside the Floating Land Shield. Only the hatch of the cargo hold behind the Mech popped open, and soon a "Dragon Demon" exuding a dense Sixth Rank Life Pressure streaked out from within, closely followed by an assortment of Zhulu Warships from the family, also charging into the Floating Land. This Dragon Demon was an acquisition of "Song Wujiang" from an auction at the "Yaohan Kingdom" years ago, valued particularly for its notable potential. After all, a Dragon Demon was a creature birthed from a Pureblood Giant Dragon and a true demon of the abyss, inheriting veins from two pinnacle bloodlines, its potential was astonishingly vast. Even among the children of the Starry Sea, it was one of the most formidable. In fact, this Dragon Demon did not disappoint Song Wujiang. Over the two thousand years, it had not only stepped into Sixth Rank but had done so even earlier than the "Dinghai Dragon Steed." It had now advanced into the ranks of a senior Sixth Rank life form. With its cooperation, the subsequent suppression of the entire Heavenly Star Floating Island could avoid many unexpected issues. As for Song Wujiang himself, he was unable to directly enter the Heavenly Star Floating Land and had to remain outside to maintain the crack as a passage. This passageway was crucial for the safety of all Song Family members entering the Floating Land. Whether it was the fiery-tempered Dragon Demon or the Fire Dragon Lizard, both inclined towards instinctive behavior; neither was suited for this task. Therefore, it fell upon the "Dinghai Dragon Steed" to handle it. In this way, should any mishap occur within the Floating Land later on, the entire clan entering wouldn''t be left without any means of retreat. Of course, the likelihood of such an event was quite low. With multiple Sixth Rank life forms assisting and three Battleships, this force was sufficient to suppress the Heavenly Star Floating Land. Above the firmament of the Floating Land, seeing the Fire Dragon Lizard and the Dragon Demon, two Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, appearing one after another, "Song Chi" did not dally; the Sixth Rank "One-Eyed Giant Fiend," rewarded with a drop of Dominator Blood Essence, was summoned forth. This wasn''t the full extent of the Song Family''s Sixth Rank Enslaved Species. Both "Song Dingbang" and "Song Tianhao" had a Sixth Rank Pureblood Giant Dragon aboard their flagships, but since they had only just advanced last year, they were currently solidifying their recently elevated life hierarchies. Additionally, aboard the flagship of "Song Shiyuan," there was also a "Void Demon" at Half-Step Seventh Rank, and on the "Blood Clan Floating Land" controlled by the Ancestral Vein, there was also a Sixth Rank Level "Vampire Prince." These were all the Sixth Rank Enslaved Species the Song Family could currently muster. It might be asked, how could the Song Family, with a three-thousand-year legacyeven with the Dreadnought Captain having ascended not long ago, and with Battleship Captains that presided over the family from the foundinghave only this handful of Sixth Rank Enslaved Species? In truth, everyone had fallen into a misconception. Even in the vast, boundless "Shattered Starry Sea," Sixth Rank creatures were not common. The majority of medium-high-tier civilizations possess Sixth Rank and above combat units that are typically special technological constructs. Examples include warships, automatons, mechas, and mobile fortresses, all of which cannot be enslaved. Furthermore, civilizations capable of nurturing Supernatural System-like carbon-based Sixth Rank life forms usually possess their own Level 6 Floating Lands. Thus, with an inherent Sixth Rank life form backed by the Floating Land''s Origin Rule of a Level 6 Floating Land, does one really think that merely a Battleship or two could easily capture or enslave such beings? To believe so would be a gross misunderstanding. Even the Sixth Rank Cyclops awarded to Song Chi was initially an Enslaved Species belonging to the Prime Ancestor. Chapter 775 - 409: Yin Yang·United Strength_2 Although it was only because Song Chi had made great contributions and had very strong potential, with a high probability of advancing to the Fifth Rank Battleship Captain rank, that the Prime Ancestor had awarded him accordingly. On this point, Song Chi had his own ideas. He planned to wait for the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" to settle for a while longer, then he would borrow several Sixth Rank Species from several Clan Elders of his family and make a trip to the "Spirit Beast Secret Realm" to try and enslave some of the Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts there. Though there are not many Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts in the "Spirit Beast Secret Realm" of the Dustless Sect, there are at least more than a dozen; when the time comes, he would try his luck with the weakest one. By the time all the Zhulu Warships had entered the interior of the Heavenly Star Floating Island, more than ten minutes had passed, and only ten minutes were left until the end of the Purusa Time Realm duration. After a brief discussion, the twelve warships, not affected by the deceleration, divided into three groups and charged towards the three leading Fifth Rank members of the Heavenly Star Tribe below, plus the help of three Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, the slowed-down Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe members could only passively take hits. Even with the rules of the Floating Land enhancing their might, the three Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe members were successively killed after several minutes. When the duration of the Purusa Time Realm ended, the last Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member showed a look of fear, leaving with the other Fourth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe members, not daring to stay any longer. When they met with another four Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe members flying up from below, they didn''t dare to stay either and dispersed, heading towards the ground below. No one here is foolish, especially not a unit of an Intermediate Civilization with a tradition spanning over ten thousand years? Below, Holy Star City is the central point of the entire Heavenly Star Floating Island, containing most of the heritage accumulated by the Heavenly Star Tribe over the millennia. As such, it was bound to be the primary target for the Dinghai Song Family''s attack. Under the deterrence of three Sixth Rank Species, the destruction of Holy Star City was only a matter of time. Based on this, only three of the five Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe members finally headed towards Holy Star City, while the other two diverted to different directions. In response, a steady command voice from Song Dingbang quickly spread through the warship radio group chat. "Xingru aunt, you are in charge of pursuing the Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member heading north. The Fire Dragon Lizard will accompany me and Tian Hao, along with the Inferno Dragon Demon, to fully capture Holy Star City. As for the other Fifth Rank member, Little Chi, you, together with Tian Shu and Tian Mang, and the aid of the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, do you have the confidence?" "No problem!" "Understood!" Soon, dozens of Song Family Warships above the Vault of Heaven also divided into three parts, heading towards different directions of the Floating Land. ... In the center of the Heavenly Star Floating Island, Holy Star City. As more than twenty members of the Heavenly Star Tribe wearing powered armor landed in the city, a semicircular energy shield soon emerged above the city. Being an Intermediate Starry Sea Civilization with a focus on technology, the Heavenly Star Tribe naturally mastered the use of Nuclear Energy Shields, which aren''t considered too high-level technology. At that moment, the nuclear energy shield above Holy Star City was generated by a large-scale nuclear shield generator, making its defensive power extremely strong, capable of resisting attacks even of the Sixth Rank Level. Above the Vault of Heaven, the Inferno Dragon Demon held a gigantic Red Glow Greatsword spanning tens of thousands of meters. Beneath its arms, steaming with bloody vapor, the Red Glow Greatsword swung continuously, sending wave after wave of crescent-shaped blade light crashing down onto the nuclear energy shield below. The Fire Dragon Lizard repeatedly opened its gaping mouth, spitting out impressively sized crimson flame fireballs that, along with the crescent-shaped blade light, continuously triggered violent ripples on the nuclear energy shield. Two battleships and multiple Zhulu Warships also kept firing, fully consuming the might of the nuclear energy shield. However, it was foreseeable that this process was not going to be achieved overnight; it would likely take a substantial amount of time. ... In the southern part of the Floating Land, the Long Stone Mountain Range. The landing point pursued by Song Chi and the two Clan Elders was located here. This Long Stone Mountain Range, a super-massive mountain range in the southern part of the Heavenly Star Floating Island, stretches from the east to the west over trillions of kilometers; thus, after chasing the Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member to this place, the three of them encountered a dilemma. In such a vast mountain range, a Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member hiding within it would make the search incredibly difficult. "Little Chi, let us three split up and search; this will speed things up a lot." In the group chat, a Clan Elder of the Heavenly Art Clan spoke first. He was the most eager to capture this Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member, for only by finishing the task quickly could he meet up with the main army at Holy Star City as soon as possible. Most of the Heavenly Star Tribe''s foundational strength was stored there, and arriving late might cause him to miss out on many valuable things. He was nearly 1800 years old and not far from his time limit. He had to take advantage of this frontier war to gather as much wealth as possible, so he might later try to make a push for Fifth Rank and extend his lifespan. Song Chi thought for a moment, then used two Intermediate Dark Energy Crystals to forge two Shadow Medals, which he handed to two Clan Elders. Each of their warships hosted a Fifth Rank Enslaved Species, and with the ability to summon the projection of "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" for battle, their safety was virtually assured. After handing over the Shadow Medals to the two Clan Elders, Song Chi said, "Let''s split up then. Each of us will choose a direction. If we encounter the Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member, remember to contact each other immediately!" "Alright!" Song Chi chose to head east, towards the main vein of the Long Stone Mountain Range, which was the most likely area for the Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member to hide. After all, since the "One-Eyed Giant Fiend" was following the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong," it was natural that Song Chi should undertake the greatest risk. As time passed, Song Chi''s frown deepened. The Long Stone Mountain Range was simply too vast, densely packed with primordial forests. Combined with the limitations of the "Peeping Spirit Eyes," it made "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" seem like a headless fly, appearing to dart aimlessly. Thinking this, his eyes suddenly brightened. He had just thought of an excellent solution. His gaze shifted and fell on the component "Yang Concentric Medallion," more precisely, on its "Yin YangUnited Strength" feature. After completing the binding, this feature allowed him to borrow a capability from Shen Youran''s flagship "White Snow Qing You Number" each time it was activated, and it was not random but as he designated. As his thoughts moved, the "Yin YangUnited Strength" feature was activated. Soon after, Song Chi vaguely saw a massive array of special rune modules in his vision. Red Rune [Lei Jie Stone Warship ArmorLei Jie Protection] Silver Rune [Streaming Light Particle Energy ShieldTrue Defense] Red Rune [Flowing Shadow Electro-optic DeviceFlowing Shadow Escape] Red Rune [True EyeBiological Energy Detection] ... Clearly, these rune modules were all component capabilities from "White Snow Qing You Lu Ship." Song Chi could now freely choose one to temporarily use for himself. It is important to emphasize that once a capability was chosen, after this use is over, he could still freely select another one upon reactivating the "Yin YangUnited Strength" capability. It would not become fixed after this selection but remained open for choice. This point alone was enough to show the strength of "Yin Yang Concentric Medallions;" the only shortcoming was that it could not imitate component capabilities higher than the quality of the medallion itself. That meant if Shen Youran activated this feature, options like "Purusa Zen Seal" or "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine" would not appear. Song Chi collected his thoughts and settled on the "Biological Energy Detection" rune module. With his decision made, the radar map displayed by the "Peeping Spirit Eyes" quickly showed various colored dots, representing different life hierarchies. Song Chi had already learned from Shen Youran what these dots signified. Song Chi''s gaze swiftly searched for the blue dots; the emission of blue light indicated Fifth Rank entities. Soon, Song Chi successfully spotted a blue dot on the radar map, but his face showed no joyinstead, he was shocked. If he was not mistaken, the blue dot marked on the radar map overlapped exactly with the current position of the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong." This implied something that needed no further explanation. Chapter 776 - 410: Counterattacking the Fifth Rank In a moment of urgency, Song Chi subconsciously activated the "Void Escape Orb" component. Accompanied by a subtle space fluctuation high above, a nuclear pulse wave shot out from below diagonally and thoroughly pierced through the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" above the vault of heaven. Immediately after, a figure not over a hundred meters tall darted out from the primeval forest below. Under the exposure of the external light, this figure shimmered with bright silver light, its body entirely constructed from a special alloyit was none other than the trademark technological product of the Heavenly Star Tribe, "Heavenly Star Kinetic Armor," and it was the most advanced version currently available, operated by a fifth-rank Heavenly Star Tribe member. Having dealt with the Heavenly Star Tribe for over a millennium, the Song Family was undoubtedly very familiar with this "Heavenly Star Kinetic Armor." The armor came in three models: primary, intermediate, and high. The primary didn''t need much explanation, performing similar to some of the better exoskeleton armors, but the focus was on the intermediate and high models. The intermediate kinetic armor was developed by the Heavenly Star Tribe a millennium ago. It boasted excellent defensive capabilities and powerful close-range and long-range attack abilities. Among its few drawbacks, the most critical was its high energy consumptioneven with a specially enhanced micro-controllable nuclear fusion energy supply core from the Heavenly Star Tribe, it still struggled to support long-range combat. If this was the case with intermediate armor, what more for high rank? Besides, this device could only be piloted by the Heavenly Star Tribe. Other creatures, if they tried to force their way to pilot or dismantle it, could trigger the armor''s own recognition system at any time, thus initiating a self-destruction. The family database recorded that numerous researchers from their clan had died from such explosions. The only way to control them was to enslave the Heavenly Star Tribe members driving the kinetic armor using an enslavement component, much like a fourth-rank member of the Moro royal family had done previously. Unfortunately, due to their naturally strong mental capacities, the Heavenly Star Tribe was very difficult to enslave. This also gave the Heavenly Star Kinetic Armor its reputation as an impractical burden. Otherwise, even with the backing of Chaotic Star Field and the Robber Star Race, the Song Family would have acted much earlier. It wasn''t until the fifth-rank Heavenly Star Tribe member driving the advanced kinetic armor burst through the primeval forest that they discovered the pierced "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" above was merely an afterimage; the real Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already flashed to a distant location. Swish, swish! The warship''s two main cannons fired one after another, showcasing the advantage of pre-charging, as the twin cannon shots reached the target almost instantly before the fifth-rank Heavenly Star Tribe could react. After two explosions, Song Chi in the main control room of the battleship revealed an expected look. Despite bearing the full brunt of the twin sixth-rank main cannon blasts of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the kinetic armor appeared virtually unscathed. However, it seemed wary of the arrival of other Torch warships, as the thrusters beneath the kinetic armor hurriedly propelled it back towards the dense forest below. Seeing this, how could Song Chi let it succeed? The "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" had already lost magnetic wave sensing range with the warships of two other clan elders. Moreover, the Red River Star Domain wasn''t part of the Torch Human Civilization Territory, and no Torch LAN had been set up. In his urgency, he hadn''t managed to notify anyone. Given the opponent''s reservations, if he allowed it to delay a bit longer, the opponent, seeing no reinforcements arriving, would surely realize the situation. By then, what he would face was a fully no-holds-barred, fifth-rank peak combatant bolstered by the High Rank Floating Land''s Origin Rule. Considering this, Song Chi no longer hesitated. The "Void Escape Orb" component, with one activation left, was once again activated, quickly flashing close to the fifth-rank Heavenly Star Tribe member. The Heavenly Star Tribe member was quick to react; just as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong appeared from the void, the entity swiftly spun around while a special ray shot out from the energy core in the chest of the kinetic armor, speeding directly at the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong at a terrifying velocity. [Warning, the warship has been hit by a special light wave attack, Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield''s shield value -8 billion, current shield value remaining 66.7%. Please repair immediately.] The warning in Song Chi''s ears made him shudderthis hit had wiped out a third of the shield value of the "Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield" reinforced to the sixth rank. And it wasn''t over yet; the modified micro-controllable nuclear fusion energy core in the chest of the advanced kinetic armor was still swiftly gathering light. Assisted by the "Dome Sky Intelligence System", Song Chi quickly micro-managed the warship. But this time, the opponent didn''t fire a single beam but a circular fan-shaped barrage of light energy particles. Under these circumstances, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, with its weakened hull maneuvering, had no way to dodge. The prompt from the Dome Sky Intelligence System quickly sounded again. [Affected by special rigidifying particles, space around the warship initially bound, warship''s movement speed reduced by 30%.] Despite this, Song Chi wasn''t panicked. The delay had already been long enough, and his purpose in coming to the Heavenly Star Floating Island was to obtain high-rank floating land origins and various rare special resources. Only a quick decisive battle would allow him to head to Holy Star City swiftly. Thinking thus, he didn''t delay any further; the "Heart of Behemoth" component was activated. Click, click, click! A sharp metallic friction sound came from the bow of the warship, where the original super main cannon''s mouth was replaced by a flashing cold light-bearing black gold ram. As the super main cannon was replaced, the "Dark Gold Charge" feature was activated, along with the "High Overload Burst" feature from the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine." Chapter 777 - 410: Counter-Attack Fifth Rank_2 For a moment, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong surged forward at an astonishing speed without any hesitation, barreling towards the advanced Heavenly Star Kinetic Armor ahead. Seeing this, the Fifth Rank members of the Heavenly Star Tribe, who had yet to understand why their control abilities had failed, tried subconsciously to maneuver the Kinetic Armor to turn. However, from behind, several black chains were already shooting out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The Purple Quality Divine Binding Chains had limited restraining effects on Fifth Rank units empowered by the Floating Land''s Origin Rule; almost instantly, the alloy chains snapped completely under the strain of the advanced Heavenly Star Kinetic Armor''s resistance. It was this very moment of delay, albeit brief, that caused the Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member to miss their best opportunity to escape, filling them with fright and an overwhelming sense of regret. Of course, what they were unaware of was that even if the "Divine Binding Chains - Imitation" component had not produced its expected effect, the formidable trait of the Golden Component "Zen Seal: External Time Stop" was still lying in wait for them. Clang! Clang! Clang! Amidst the violent clashing of metal, the hundred-meter-tall Powered Armor was thrown thousands of meters away. This demonstrated the limitations of the "Divine Binding Chains - Imitation" component. If they had been dealing with the genuine Red Quality Divine Binding Chains, not only would the impact have had a greater effect, but it would also have further trapped the opponent, creating the perfect opportunity for Cang Qiong to transform into a miniature Neutron Star. Fortunately, it was visibly apparent that the struck Kinetic Armor bore a colossal dent nearly enveloping its entire body, at the center of which was a crack that had completely pierced through the armormade by the Black Gold Ram. The end was not yet in sight. A Fifth Rank Energy Level Kinetic Armor wasn''t so easily disposed of, and it needed another push. Roar! Roar! Roar! A gigantic Wolf Fang Club, emitting red light, plummeted from the sky and brutally smashed onto the Powered Armor''s head. Amidst the intense sparks that ensued, the hundred-meter-tall One-Eyed Giant Fiend raised its arm. Noticing that the red light in the eyes of the Powered Armor hadn''t yet faded, the fiend once again lifted its Wolf Fang Club of Red Oddity Quality, ready to deliver another blow. A normal One-Eyed Giant Fiend''s size would actually be only a few meters tall; even a Sixth Rank One-Eyed Giant Fiend remained the same. However, they possess a Talent Ability known as "True Demon Body," which allows them to expand their bodies to the desired size. A Sixth Rank could inflate itself up to a hundred thousand meters tall, yet at that moment, the One-Eyed Giant Fiend hadn''t shown its full majestic form. The Wolf Fang Club, imbued with the Chaos Law, was raised high once more. At the same time, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong closed in again, with the Black Gold Ram at the ship''s bow having been swapped out at some point for the Super Main Cannon known as the "Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits," with a radiant aura converging at the cannon''s muzzle, shaping into a tremendous arrow-like light shadow. This was not the "Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings" trait of the "Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits" being activated; it was merely a normal energy charge of the superweapon. Yet, the main cannons on both sides of the superweapon were fully engaged with their attack features. Song Chi desired to bring the battle to a swift conclusion. Beep! Beep! Beep!! Suddenly, a series of urgent beeping sounds entered the ears. Song Chi, with decades of experience as a Torch Ship Captain, instinctively sensed danger. The "Spirit Summoning Mark" pre-applied to the One-Eyed Giant Fiend was activated, and simultaneously, the Neutron Star Core Armor''s very first "Neutron Star Fission" was triggered after being advanced to Silver Warship Armor. It wasn''t that Song Chi was making a mountain out of a molehill; in addition to intuition, the Double Pupils had also detected a rapid concentration of high-intensity energy converging on the surface of the advanced Kinetic Armor ahead. Almost the next second after Song Chi made a response... Boom! Boom! Boom! A terrifying explosion shockwave burst forth from the advanced Heavenly Star Kinetic Armor, so fearsome that even Song Tianshu and another person millions of kilometers away were startled by the commotion. The two Zhulu Warships immediately adjusted their courses, rushing towards the source of the explosion. Neither could calm their anxious hearts because the epicenter of the explosion was in the very direction Song Chi had been searching. Under such a tremendous explosion, it was difficult not to worry about Song Chi, their clan''s prodigious junior. As an exceptional talent rarely seen in the Song Family, not only Song Xuancang and a few ancestors, but many Clan Elders as well harbored great hopes for Song Chi. If Song Chi were to perish in this Heavenly Star Floating Land, it would be an immense loss for the entire Song Family. The two Zhulu Warships that had rendezvoused mid-way, didn''t pause for a second, heading eastward. Until the completely intact Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong appeared at the edge of their vision, the two elders who had both lived over sixteen hundred years finally heaved a sigh of relief. "Chi, what happened?" As soon as the communication linked, Song Tianshu and Song Tianmang almost spoke at the same time. To the clan elders'' inquiries, Song Chi, who also still felt a bit apprehensive in his heart, explained, "That Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member was ruthless, seeing that it couldn''t escape from the Sixth Rank One-Eyed Giant Fiend, it actually self-destructed!" Hearing the explanation, Song Tianshu shook their heads slightly. The Song Family had been dealing with this Heavenly Star Tribe for a thousand years, but such a case of kinetic armor self-destructing was really rare; thus, it was not noted in the information given by the clan. Now, it seemed that this matter needed to be reported as soon as possible, whether it was an isolated case or not, the other clan members needed to be psychologically prepared. "Let''s go, jump directly to Holy Star City, the matter of the kinetic armor self-destructing also needs to be reported to the ancestors as soon as possible!" After speaking, the three Zhulu Warships ascended towards the Vault of Heaven, and soon three ripples of space fluttered past, as the three of them disappeared above the Long Stone Mountain Range. ... "That quick?" In the sky above Holy Star City, the bombardment against the nuclear energy shield continued, and seeing the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong trio return, Song Dingbang and another person were quite surprised. After listening to Song Chi''s report on the self-destruction, Song Dingbang and Song Tianhao took it very seriously. The self-destruction of a Fifth Rank unit was no joke. Even if it was uncertain whether it was an isolated case, it could not be ignored. Having nurtured nearly three thousand years to have today''s several dozen Zhulu Warship Captains, even the loss of one or two would be a huge blow for the Song Family, so how could they not take it seriously. "Song Dingbang: Everyone, pay attention, any clan member who hasn''t enhanced to the Fifth Rank Level with red warship armor, leave the Heavenly Star Floating Island immediately, and only re-enter after all Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe members have been cleared." To this sudden message that appeared in the warship''s magnetic wave communication group chat, many clan elders of the Song Family were actually not very happy; leaving the Floating Land at this moment meant that they certainly wouldn''t get a first-hand share of the spoils, but still, more than twenty Zhulu Warships flew up towards the Vault of Heaven. They were all centuries-old and could distinguish the good from the bad. Knowing that the ancestors were considering their safety, everyone complied with the order. Song Chi''s gaze swept around, seeing that there were still nearly twenty Zhulu Warships remaining, he was somewhat surprised. After all, this meant that the warships were all equipped with red warship armor, and their Seed of Torch was also orange or higher in quality. From this, the profound heritage of the Song Family could be seen. To know that red-quality warship armor would definitely cause a frenzy outside; even ordinary Battleship Captains might not be equipped with this quality of warship armor, while in the family, there were more than twenty pieces. And that was just the warship armor. The other components on these clan elders'' flagships likely included other red components as well. Chapter 778 - 411: On the Family Wealth of a Single Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Intermediate Civilization Several hours after "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong" and the other two ships returned, "Purple Moon Chant" also arrived back at Heavenly Star City. As an existence in the Clan who ranked only under the Prime Ancestor and the Original Ancestor, Song Xingru was now nearly three thousand years old. Her flagship had been promoted to a battleship for more than a millennium. Although "Purple Moon Chant" had not yet stepped into the ranks of the ultimate battleships, it was still very advanced among senior battleships. Dealing with a member of the Heavenly Star Tribe of equal rank was easy, even though the opposition was bolstered by the Floating Land''s Origin Rule, and despite facing rejection and suppression herself. With the addition of three Zhulu Warships with astonishing combat power and one senior battleship, including a Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, the speed of the depletion of the nuclear energy shield over Heavenly Star City accelerated even further. Boom boom boom! Inside the nuclear energy shield, salvos of gunfire issued from the Heavenly Star Power Armor would periodically howl out, continuously landing on the twenty-odd warships outside. Yet this hardly affected the Song Family''s Torch Warships. Following Song Dingbang''s previous orders, the twenty-odd warships remaining all had at least an orange Torch Ship Hull. It wasn''t to say that all warships had a red energy shield, but it was certain that the orange energy shields, intensified to the fifth rank limit, along with the red warship armor, provided defense capabilities far beyond imagination. Approximately a few hours later, as the twenty-odd warships once again collectively activated the attack feature of their main cannons for a volley, the nuclear energy shield, long dimmed of light, finally shattered completely. But before there was time for joy, in the next second after the nuclear energy shield broke, two hundred-meter tall figures suddenly burst forth from the city below Heavenly Star City. The two figures were extremely fast, but against Double Pupils under the Law Enhancement of the Law of Light, they appeared as if in slow motion. Catching the swift rise of energy on the surfaces of the high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor, Song Chi''s pupils suddenly contracted. The next second, a hurried voice rang out in the warship communication group chat. "Two rank-five Heavenly Star Tribe members are going to self-destruct, quick, activate the warship armor defense features." The Clan Elders weren''t sluggish in their reactions. Upon hearing Song Chi''s urgent warning, they promptly activated the defensive features of their own red ship armor. Song Chi was different; he didn''t activate the Neutron Star Fission Enhancement. It wasn''t that he was reluctant to use the "Zen Seal: Inner Speed" feature; in fact, the "Neutron Star Fission" feature had completed its cooldown time and was ready to be activated at any moment. After evolving to silver quality, the cooldown time of the "Neutron Star Core Armor" had been reduced to six hours, and it was already cooled down after this period. The reason he didn''t activate this feature was that they were surrounded by Clan warships, and the "Neutron Star Core Armor" evolved to silver quality and enhanced to the sixth rank; once it took on the Neutron Star form, the high temperatures it emitted in an instant could reach tens of millions of degrees. By then, it might accidentally damage the surrounding family warships. Therefore, Song Chi chose to activate the "Void Escape Orb" component, which had restored a Flash Escape opportunity. Looking down from above, one could see that the surfaces of the twenty-odd Torch Warships above the city changed almost simultaneouslysome gained a special new armor layer and some simply transformed into high-defensive attribute materials or, like the "Neutron Star Fission," transformed into a special star body form from the Starry Sea, the ancient universe. In any case, their defensive capabilities at this moment all received unprecedented enhancement. What followed were two terrifying explosions, one after another. As the blast roared, in the western outskirts of Heavenly Star City, several figures rushed out one after another, trying to seize the chance to escape. But how could the Song Family Fleet, which had not suffered much damage in the explosion, allow that? Under the scrutiny of the Sky Patrol Radar, none of this could be hidden. Two hours later, all fourth and fifth rank members of the Heavenly Star Tribe in the entire city had been completely cleared out, but a small incident occurred during this time. Right before the last fifth rank Heavenly Star Tribe member was killed, Song Chi volunteered to attempt Enslavement. Naturally, he didn''t rely on general enslavement components like the "Enslavement Medal" or the "Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring." Prior to this, the three fifth rank Clan Elders had also tried without any success, but without exception, all failed. Song Chi didn''t believe he would be the lucky one. Song Chi relied on the "Master-Servant Contract" component he had obtained from Wang Zhen. In terms of spiritual power, the Heavenly Star Tribe was simply no match for the Torch Human Civilization''s Torch Ship Captain system. Since a "Master-Servant Contract" could be signed even with a fourth rank Torch Captain, there was no reason the Heavenly Star Tribe couldn''t do the same. The final outcome did not disappoint Song Chi; under the astonished gaze of the three Elders, he successfully turned that last fifth rank Heavenly Star Tribe member into his own servant and acquired the high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor. After the contract was signed, Song Chi was very happy. Not to mention anything else, the rank-five Heavenly Star Tribe member piloting the high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor was definitely an excellent fighter, and it could self-destruct during critical moments. The full-force self-destruction of a rank-five unit wasn''t to be taken lightly. ... Heavenly Star City, Heavenly Star Palace. As the stronghold of the Heavenly Star Tribe for the past ten thousand years, the Heavenly Star Palace stored countless resources. With the collaborative effort from the puppet soldier figurines under the command of the Clan Elders, it took several hours to clear out the most valuable resources. In the central hall of the Heavenly Star Palace, watching the various resources piled up, nearly filling half the hall, the eyes of the twenty-odd Song Family Clan Elders all shone brightly. Chapter 780 - 412: Two Years in the Chaotic Star Field If the current campaign of conquest didn''t encounter any significant surprises, the Red River Star Domain would definitely be incorporated into the Dinghai Star Domain, and at that time, the Dinghai Star Domain would balloon to nearly five thousand light-years. Of course, this was not the ultimate solution. During this campaign, the Song Family would strive to seize even more resources. A barren star domain with only a single Fifth Rank Floating Land would far from satisfy the appetite of the Song Family. ... Thinking thus, Song Chi''s thoughts shifted, and the space around the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong surged, quickly making the jump toward Goat Floating Land. Although the battle on Heavenly Star Floating Land had ended, the cleanup process across the entire Red River Star Domain was nowhere near as quick. It was, after all, a star domain with a diameter exceeding two thousand light-years. Even if the fleets of various powers within were all cooperating to their fullest, working together to clear one valuable Floating Land after another, it would still take at least a few years to complete. In the following days, Song Chi devoted all his time to accompanying the direct vein''s fleet in attacking various Second and Third Rank Floating Lands. For the Tenth Direct Vein, conquering each additional Floating Land meant a stronger foundation, an overall increase in the direct vein''s power. Aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi handed over the warship controls to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain and sat down himself, beginning to fully absorb the second Fifth Rank Evil God Essence. Previously, at Third Rank, he had three Half-Step Sixth Rank and five Fifth Rank Essences left. Right after his Guidance Technique had broken through to Fourth Rank, he absorbed a Fifth Rank Evil God Essence, which, along with the sublimation of life following his breakthrough in the Guidance Technique, helped his Spiritual Force soar to Twenty-Seven Uses With One Mind. However, absorbing a Fifth Rank Evil God Essence required quite some time, often more than a month, and the effect of Spiritual Force on accelerating Law Comprehension was exceedingly limited. It primarily improved the efficiency of starship operation and the duration for which the Mythical Mech Form could be maintained. Thus, he had not been in a rush to absorb the remaining four Fifth Rank and three Half-Step Sixth Rank Evil God Essences. It was only now, seeing he had plenty of time, that he had started to absorb these remaining Essences. ... Time passed, and nearly two years went by in a blink of an eye. During these two years, the fleet led by the Song Family carried out a thorough cleanup and scavenging of the entire Red River Star Domain. Thanks to the enthusiasm of billions of Torch citizens (as ordinary starships required many operators), the progress was very promising. In less than two years, the fleet had already reached the edge of the Red River Star Domain. Moving forward another hundred-plus light-years would bring them to the western borders of the Chaotic Star Field. Compared to the progress of the Dinghai fleet, the pace of the Duchy''s Eastern Main Fleet was significantly faster. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, third floor of an inn, inside a Walking Room. "Master, that''s the overall situation!" After detailing all the information, Wang Zhen respectfully watched Song Chi sitting before him. Song Chi''s eyes moved thoughtfully. Before the great campaign began, he had seriously considered Wang Zhen''s position. Initially, his thought was to have Wang Zhen come to the Dinghai Star Domain, to act with the family''s Tenth Direct Vein and incidentally take charge of protecting his father, mother, and Song Ting. After Song Chi''s investments, the [Wolf Howl Tiger Roar] was no longer the same as it was decades ago when it first advanced. Now equipped with multiple Orange Components and a Fourth Rank Enslaved Species, it was in the upper echelons among ordinary Zhulu Warships. If it could offer personal protection to his family, he would feel much more at ease. However, after extensive consideration, he abandoned this arrangement and instead sent Wang Zhen and his subordinates to follow the Eastern Main Fleet, providing real-time information for himself while also actively purchasing differential resources and Strange Objects that couldn''t be converted into ship components. Now it seemed his decision was correct. Though the real-time information about the Duchy''s Main Fleet over the past two years hadn''t been very useful, Wang Zhen''s acquisition of resources and Strange Objects had yielded a significant haul. Firstly, he managed to buy a staggering two Storage Capsules full of special Floating Land plant seeds, which the Treant Race highly prized. Then there were Terrastones, various medicinal herbs needed by the Primordial Continent, and other such items. Most importantly were the Starry Sea Oddities that couldn''t be transformed into ship components. Over the past two years, the Duchy''s Main Fleet had penetrated the entire southern part of the Chaotic Star Field, destroying many Alien Race civilizations. This meant that virtually every Torch Ship Captain in the fleet had one or two of such items. When Wang Zhen actively offered to purchase these at seventy percent of the price of equivalent components, these Torch Ship Captains practically swarmed to him. Even though Song Chi had already provided Wang Zhen with several million strands of Low Rank Floating Land Origin, they nearly ran out. Such an extensive distribution of Floating Land Origin led to the acquisition of more than twenty Red Epic Oddities, over three hundred Orange Oddities, thousands of Purple Relics, and tens of thousands of blue and white Strange Objects. All these were now piled up in the several Storage Capsules in Song Chi''s possession. Just before, he had got a good deal of cheap Floating Land Origin from Heavenly Star Floating Land, and combined with the profit from the market over these two years, Song Chi once again gave Wang Zhen a large amount of Low Rank Floating Land Origin. In total, there would be no less than five hundred million strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, enabling him to buy various Strange Objects that couldn''t be converted into components without any restrictions. Taking these strands of Floating Land Origin, Wang Zhen hesitated for a moment but eventually spoke up: "Your Highness, it''s not just us actively purchasing these Starry Sea Oddities; other major powers under the Duchy''s conglomerates are also buying, but their purchase price is at most sixty-five percent of the price of equivalent components, which is why they can''t outbid us. However..." Chapter 781 - 412: Two Years in the Chaotic Star Field_2 Wang Zhen''s voice had faltered, but Song Chi could discern the shifting intonation within. He nodded slightly, signaling Wang to continue. "But in the past few months, I''ve had multiple reports of disturbances from my subordinates, and I myself have received threats, implying that we should cease our acquisitions." Song Chi''s eyes narrowed as he pondered. "Do you know who specifically?" Wang Zhen shook his head. "The other party hasn''t shown their face, only sent messengers, one of whom was an Extreme Cruiser Captain. I suspect it''s related to the other four powerful families." Song Chi nodded without uttering a word immediately. The "other four families" mentioned by Wang Zhen were not hard to understand; they were simply the other four titans of the Duchy. After musing for a moment, a glow passed over his hand, and then he tossed a dark-colored medal to Wang Zhen. His tone was forceful as he spoke: "Don''t bother with these tricksters, even if it really is people from the other four families, they won''t be those in power. At most, they''ll be direct descendants of that caliber. Otherwise, they would''ve simply invoked the family''s name outright instead of these roundabout tactics." "Continue with the acquisitions as normal. If they wage a price war afterward, follow their lead in real-time. If they forcibly make a move, activate this Shadow Medal. I''d like to see which family''s figure dares to do this!" "Understood, Your Highness!" With Song Chi''s backing, Wang Zhen naturally had no more concerns. He respectfully bowed and quickly left the Ruins Market. Song Chi stayed in the Ruins Market for a few more days until he had completely stabilized his current might of Thirty Uses With One Mind. Only then did he leave the Ruins Market. It took nearly two years for him to absorb all the Fifth Rank and Half-Step Sixth Rank Evil God Essence in his possession, thus substantially enhancing his Spiritual Force, which surged from Twenty-seven Uses With One Mind two years ago to Thirty-four Uses With One Mind now. This level of Spiritual Force was exceptionally astounding for a novice Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain. Even a slightly weaker Battleship Captain would only manage Thirty Uses With One Mind. Naturally, Song Chi was exceedingly pleased with this. Red River Star Domain, Floating Land of the Dark Origin. This was a level 3 resource-type Floating Land newly occupied by the Tenth Direct Vein. Lately, ordinary starships kept landing and taking off from this Floating Land, and their cabins were nearly filled with Storage Capsules, which increased the amount of resources they could transport each trip by tenfold or even a hundredfold. These starships would first pass through the micro Star Gates set up by the vein; once they reached the short-range Star Gate transport point established by the family, they would then be transported back to the Thorny Star Region along with the transport starships, and finally to the Dragon Spine Continent. Not just the Song Family Fleet, but other powers reliant on the Song Family were doing the same. Still, they had to turn over twenty percent of their findings to the Song Family, a rule established before the start of the frontier wars. Not far from the Floating Land of the Dark Origin was a part of space adjacent to the more northerly Chaotic Star Field, which was also the current headquarters of the command of the fleet led by the Song Family. Basing on a massive Floating Land Fragment spliced together, this space dock station also housed the main command center. By the time Song Chi arrived, nearly a hundred Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captains had gathered. Song Chi chose a corner seat and sat down, scanning the room to see a barely concealable smile on the faces of all Zhulu Warship Captains. Clearly, all forces had garnered significant gains over the past two years. And understandably so, any given region spanning over more than two thousand light-years, when divvied up, yields a considerable profit. Just then, five figures entered from outside the door, and upon recognizing the faces of these five people, all the Zhulu Warship Captains in the command room stood up, showing the utmost respect. They were none other than Song Dingbang, Song Xingru, Song Tianhao from the Song Family, Battleship Captain Wu Yuanshan from the Wu Family, and the Fifth Rank Clan Elder Red Alpha from the Alpha Clan. With the arrival of these five high-ranking individuals, the meeting naturally began officially. The one who spoke first was still Song Dingbang; in the absence of the Prime Ancestor and with the almost complete Stealth Trace of the Prime Ancestor, he was the de facto person in charge of the Song Family. As for Song Xingru, although her seniority was higher, her temperament clearly did not suit the role of a spokesperson. "This meeting has only one agenda item: to discuss the timeline for the fleet''s entry into the Chaotic Star Field," "According to the latest information, the Duchy''s Main Fleet has already penetrated the southern part of the Chaotic Star Field and will soon enter the western Star Region. If we set off now, we''ll be the first to face attacks from the civilizations of the western Chaotic Star Field. Casualties are inevitable, but so are the potential gains. If we wait until the Duchy''s Main Fleet arrives, I fear most of the benefits will have been taken." Having finished speaking, Song Dingbang raised his gaze to sweep the entire command room before continuing: "Everyone present has one vote. You may choose to move out immediately or to wait a while longer. Let''s begin!" With that, two buttons appeared on the surface of everyone''s tableone red for immediate action and one green for waiting. Song Chi didn''t hesitate; he immediately pressed the red button. During these two years, he had absorbed all the Evil God Essence, meaning he was now in peak condition. Staying in the Red River Star Domain would only waste time. Of course, his primary motive was to grab more resources, not least the Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, which he would never consider too plentiful. As all Zhulu Warship Captains gradually finished voting, the results appeared on the command room''s front screen. Immediate action: 88 votes Temporary wait: 15 votes Without a doubt, after having tasted the rewards, most powers no longer wanted to remain in the Red River Star Domain. They were eager to plunder anew in the Chaotic Star Field. "Since the voting result is clear, we''ll set out in five days. The fleet will formally head toward the Chaotic Star Field in five days." The Clan Elders of the Song Family were delighted with these results. With the family holding absolute authority over the entire fleet, the better the fleet performed, the more benefits the Song Family could reap from their accomplishments. Five days later, the fleet, now reduced to over a million starships, set off again, heading towards the northern Chaotic Star Field. Although the Red River Star Domain had been cleared, it still needed a prolonged period to develop the resources and transport them back to the Duchy; hence, over two hundred thousand starships stayed behind specifically for this task. Yet even so, the actual strength of the fleet was not diminished. After all, the true measure of a fleet''s Combat Power was never the ordinary starships but the Torch Warships. Chapter 782 - 413: Golden Oddity [The Book of Spirit Language] In the southern part of the Chaotic Star Field, the Duchy''s Main Fleet was stationed at the starport. After looking around, a figure gritted his teeth and walked into a private exchange that had already established a considerable reputation. "Welcome to our exchange, please register if you are selling a Strange Object, and if you have specific special resources, you can get an immediate appraisal at the right window!" As soon as he entered, the woman standing behind the welcome desk inside the door, who had a pleasant appearance, spoke up first. The sudden sound made the man who entered tense up unconsciously, and it was only after he had a moment to react that he relaxed again. "I need to sell a Strange Object, of high Quality, and if I don''t see your boss in five minutes, I''ll go somewhere else!" The man''s tone was very decisive, and after speaking, he did not show any intention of producing the so-called "high-Quality" Strange Object, which made the woman at the front desk somewhat troubled. However, feeling the Third Rank life force oppressive aura emanating from the man, she still contacted someone higher up using a special Communication Bracelet. Soon, a scar-faced man who was also a Third Rank Torch Captain came down from the second floor of the trading room. "Friend, may I know what Quality of Strange Object you wish to trade?" Sensing the aura on the other person, the man still standing at the door of the exchange immediately became more vigilant, and streaks of Spectral Energy started to surface on his body. "Are you the owner of this Morning Ruins Exchange?" The scar-faced man shook his head with a smile. "Do you think a Third Rank Torch Captain has the authority to acquire a large amount of Starry Sea Oddities in this Expedition Fleet?" Hearing the scar-faced man''s denial, the man''s expression turned ugly, his voice turning cold, "I told you, this is a high-Quality Strange Object, you''re not qualified!" "Since your exchange has no sincerity, forget it." Saying that, he turned around and left without dawdling. "Wait, friend!" The scar-faced man hurriedly called out to him, seeing the vigilance in the other''s eyes deepen, he quickly explained again. "Don''t worry, I have no ill intentions. As you have probably heard before, our Morning Ruins Exchange is the most reputable one in the entire fleet, and our prices are also the highest. The other few have massive Duchy forces behind them, and forced buying or selling is common if they so desire. If the Quality of your Strange Object is as high as you claim..." At this, the man at the door hesitated. As the scar-faced man had mentioned, he had already inquired multiple times beforehand; the Morning Ruins Exchange indeed had the best reputation, or else it wouldn''t have been his first choice. "In that case, you just need to answer one question for me, if you confirm, I''ll immediately notify the boss!" The man turned his head, his gaze settling on the scar-faced man, waiting for his question. Without hesitating, the scar-faced man asked, "Is your Strange Object above the Silver Legend?" Seeing the man nodded without hesitation, the scar-faced man took a sharp breath and immediately said, "Alright, I''ll notify the boss right away, just wait for a moment!" Saying this, the scar-faced man quickly left, and the man with a vigilant expression still stood at the doors of the exchange, his tense look unabated. However, what both he and the scar-faced man failed to notice was that during their conversation, a dark shadow stood in a corner outside the doors of the exchange. As soon as the words "Silver Legend" were mentioned, this shadow quickly disappeared. Strangely, the shadow was such that even a perceptive Third Rank Torch Captain completely failed to detect its presence. Wang Zhen arrived quickly; he knew how much Song Chi valued an object of the Silver Legendary Oddity and had always targeted it as a key acquisition item. ... Morning Ruins Exchange, second floor, private room. The man, previously full of vigilance, was now respectfully looking at Wang Zhen sitting opposite him. Although Wang Zhen did not show any unusual aura, instinct told him that the boss of the Morning Ruins Exchange in front of him was definitely a formidable person above Fourth Rank. "You may bring it out now!" Saying this, Wang Zhen gently waved his hand, adding another layer of Spectral Energy isolation screen in the secret room. The man''s breathing became noticeably heavier, but he still slowly manipulated the Spectral Energy in his body, subsequently, his Ancestral Torch Aperture began to slowly open. The next second, a faint gleam of gold light shot out from his Ancestral Torch Aperture. Opposite him, Wang Zhen''s eyes narrowed. "What you mentioned, is it a Golden Sanctuary Oddity?" Seeing the man nodded emphatically, and did not directly take out the Gold Oddity, Wang Zhen was not surprised. Anyone possessing such an object, even if it could not be converted to a shipborne Component, would certainly not let their guard down around others. So long as it remained within the Ancestral Aperture, even if Wang Zhen harbored any crooked ideas, it would be difficult to obtain this Golden Sanctuary Oddity. "What do you want?" Wang Zhen got straight to the point, such a Rank Strange Object naturally needed to be acquired as soon as possible. It seemed the man had already considered this, hearing Wang Zhen speak, he immediately responded, "Red Components, I''m not asking for a full set, but it shouldn''t be less than five pieces, also I need the accompanying resources that can Enhance them to Fifth Rank." Wang Zhen''s brow furrowed, and he did not reply, the room falling into silence. It wasn''t that the man''s price was too high. In fact, compared to a Gold Oddity, this price was very cheap. Five Red Components, plus all the resources to Enhance them to Fifth Rank, when calculated strictly, this was at most the value of one or two Silver Components, much less valuable than a Gold Oddity, even if it wasn''t convertible to a shipborne Component. The key issue was managing to produce five Red Components all at once was far from simple. Chapter 783 413: Golden Oddity [The Book of Spirit Language]_2 "You wait here, I will give you an answer in no more than a quarter of an hour!" Wang Zhen rose to his feet after he finished speaking. This action seemed to provoke the man, whose voice suddenly rose in pitch. "What are you doing... I still have good friends outside, if I can''t leave today, he will spread the news immediately, and by then your reputation at Morning Ruins Exchange will be completely ruined." Wang Zhen did not stop but said softly, "Don''t be nervous, I also need to report to my superiors, if you little guy think a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain is the backer of the Morning Ruins Exchange, then you are greatly mistaken. In front of the several great powers of the Duchy, not to mention a Zhulu Warship Captain, even a Battleship Captain is insignificant!" ... In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, in the Walking Room. Upon hearing what Wang Zhen said, Song Chi''s eyes glittered with extreme brightness, a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, this was definitely an unexpected surprise. Even a Golden Oddity that couldn''t be converted into a ship component was far more valuable than five red components. Without further consideration, he only had one request for Wang Zhen. He must secure this trade! "Your Highness, but where will the five red components come from..." Before he could finish, Song Chi waved his hand gently. "I will think of a way, you just wait!" After leaving the inn, Song Chi first checked the assets he had in hand. In two years, he had once again acquired many Wondrous Oddities through trading in the ruins market, among them was a Red Quality [Heavenly Origin Shield], but that was about it. Which meant, he was still four pieces short. For this, he already had a plan. As the Ghost Light flickered between his eyebrows, the [Shaking Light 32 Order] inside his Ancestral Aperture was activated. Where else to find red components if not from the abundance in Star Tower Mall? However, the next second his expression darkened. "What''s going on, the [Shaking Light Star Rank] can''t be activated? This really is the first time such a thing has happened." His mind racing, he soon discovered what was different from the past. In the past, when logging into Star Tower, he was in Dinghai Star Domain, but today he was in Red River Star Domain. Upon this realization, he pretty much understood the reason. "[Shaking Light Star Rank] can only be activated within the Torch Human Civilization Territory?" Murmuring to himself, his figure soon vanished within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Upon entering the ruins market, he used the Spatial Anchor Point left at Dragon Spine Continent to directly return to Dinghai Star Domain, then he tried activating the [Shaking Light Star Rank] again. This time there was no issue with activation, and he soon logged into [Shaking Light Star Tower] as a projection. After exchanging less than two thousand Star Tower Mall Credits for four red components, he quickly used the Spatial Anchor Point left inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to return to Red River Star Domain. Of course, before this, he had already given Wang Zhen the five red components, including the corresponding Titanium Crystal, Law Stone, Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, and five strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. Morning Ruins Exchange, second floor private room. When Wang Zhen returned to the private room, the first thing he saw was the man''s restless appearance, he didn''t say much, simply tossing a Storage Capsule over to him. After receiving the capsule, the man opened it quickly and looked inside, his breathing became rapid. "Once you''ve checked, take out the Golden Oddity!" The man didn''t dawdle and opened his Ancestral Aperture to take out the item emitting a rich golden light. After receiving the Oddity that looked much like an ancient book, Wang Zhen quickly saw its detailed properties. [Strange Object: the Book of Spirit Language] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: None] [Note: A creation left by an ancient starry sky spellcaster, awaiting one with destiny.] Wang Zhen nodded in satisfaction, now that he had obtained the Oddity, his mission was complete. "The transaction is complete, you are free to leave. Remember, if you have any other High Rank Oddities, or information on High Rank Oddities, you are welcome to come to our Morning Ruins Exchange!" Ahead, the man who had already taken all five red components and all Floating Land Origins into his Ancestral Aperture nodded repeatedly, he could see that Wang Zhen truly had no other motives. However, just as he was about to descend the stairs, the exchange suddenly echoed with sharp noises of disturbance. "Who dares to make trouble in my Morning Ruins Exchange, they don''t want to... live?" Before he could finish, the scarred-faced man''s expression suddenly changed, he had worked in Wang Zhen''s hands for many years, highly valued by him, not some clueless young man, and he could generally recognize all of the notable people in the Duchy. Including the one standing at the door of the exchange, surrounded by a crowd of Second and Third Rank Torch Captains. "KendallEagle, Your Highness, it is you who has come in person, I have been disrespectful, may I ask what brings Your Highness here today?" The scarred-faced man tried to make his voice sound as calm as possible, although his heart was already hanging. He could see that the visitor did not come with good intentions. KendalEagle, a Second Sequence of the current Eagle House, nearing the age of one hundred and fifty, was said to have stepped into the ranks of Zhulu Warship Captain more than thirty years ago, and his Law of Wind had already reached Minor Accomplishment, he was a true hardliner. At the moment, without yet having spoken, the oppressive Fourth Rank aura released by him covered the entire exchange, including the starport tracks outside the door, fully enveloped by this terrifying pressure. Just then, a figure swept down from the second floor of the exchange, a Fourth Rank presence emanating from him, counteracting much of the pressure from KendalEagle. Upon seeing Wang Zhen''s appearance, the people of the exchange all breathed a sigh of relief. In their eyes, as long as their boss appeared, things shouldn''t escalate too much. Chapter 784 413: Golden Oddity [The Book of Spirit Language]_3 However, Kendal Eagle paid no attention to Wang Zhen, who had suddenly appeared; he could sense that the Law of Earth on Wang Zhen was less than 8%, far inferior to his own Law of Wind, which was nearing 20%. Light and airy streams of mysterious green energy spread throughout the exchange building, completely overpowering the Law of Earth emanating from Wang Zhen. Hmph! With a muffled grunt, a fleeting paleness crossed Wang Zhen''s face. He then suppressed the turbulent energy within his body and said in a deep voice, "Prince Kendal, do you truly intend to take action within this space port?" Kendal Eagle''s eyes narrowed slightly, and he coldly replied, "Hand over the Strange Object you just acquired and shut down the exchange. Then this matter can be forgotten. Otherwise, you can''t possibly hide within this space port forever. Besides, whether you agree today or not, your exchange won''t be able to continue operating!!" With those words, the Second and Third Rank Torch Captains flocking around him all swarmed to block the entrance of the Morning Ruin Exchange. Under these circumstances, the guests wouldn''t dare to proceed with their trading. Seeing the other party''s undisguised intentions, the last hint of a smile on Wang Zhen''s face dissipated, and he retorted with a sneer, "I just addressed you as ''Your Highness'' out of respect for the three esteemed Battleship Captains of the Eagle Family, and you really think you''re the boss?" "Think you can devour my Morning Ruin Exchange? Do you think you''re qualified?" As he spoke, under the gaze of Kendal Eagle, which had turned utterly grim, Wang Zhen took out the Shadow Medal and activated it without hesitation. Five thousand light-years away, in the Red River Star Domain. Within Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi, who was meditating with closed eyes, seemed to sense something. His eyes suddenly snapped open, and he muttered to himself, "The southeast direction, is that from Wang Zhen?" With that thought, a ghostly light flashed on the body of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and immediately after, Song Chi felt a second visual appearing in his mind, an image from five thousand light-years away. With fleets stationed in the skies above the space port and boundless energy converging, a shadowy image of a Zhulu Warship, three thousand eight hundred meters in length, slowly emerged. "A Five-Colored Light Shield, that''s the Seventh Prince of the Song Family!" "Could it be him? Is the Song Family the supporter behind the Morning Ruin Exchange... No wonder!" ... The distinct feature of the Five-Colored Light Shield of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was recognized at first glance. Below, Kendal Eagle''s expression was one of shock; he had never expected the person behind the Morning Ruin Exchange to be Song Chi. Almost immediately, a strong sense of regret surfaced within him. He was familiar with Song Chi; after all, his easy suppression of the Stark Family''s Legitimate Succession Sequence and the suspected killing of another legitimate successor within the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment had caused quite an uproar in the entire Chenxing Principality. Yet, in the blink of an eye, his regret was forcibly suppressed. So many were watching, and even if he felt fear, he could not show it. Otherwise, not only he but the entire Eagle Family might become laughingstocks. Song Chi on board the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong paid no immediate attention to Kendal Eagle below but just listened as a resounding voice emanated from the Warship projection. "Young Song Chi, greetings to all the elders!" At this moment, not only ordinary Torch Ship Captains were looking in this direction but also ancestors from several major powerhouses. Hearing his words, an ancient voice also rang out. "Don''t cause a commotion within the space port, and while you can have your fun, let''s not have any casualties!" This statement appeared to lay down two hard rules but also suggested that the big shots of the principality tacitly permitted this matter. Only then did the projection of Song Chi in Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong turn his gaze to Kendal Chenxing below. "Prince Kendal, please proceed. This matter was instigated by you. I presume you''re not about to show cowardice, are you?" Having said that, the projection of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong flashed and rapidly moved towards the empty space outside the space port. Chapter 785 414: The Shock Brought by Song Chi Under the watchful eyes of the public, Kendal Chenxing naturally couldn''t refuse. The ghost light flickered on his brow, and his flagship [Silver Eagle] was summoned. After quickly boarding the warship, he tailed the projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Besides the two involved, thousands of Torch warships also skimmed out of the starport, heading in the direction of where the Zhulu warships had disappeared. This was a battle between the legitimate successors of the two greatest powers of the Duchy, a fight that every Torch Ship Captain in the entire Chenxing Principality dreamt of witnessing with their own eyes. At the same time, from several private lounges at the very center of the starport, conversations were emerging. "Otto, what''s your take? If I remember correctly, that young Kendal is your direct descendant, isn''t he?" "Don''t tease me. Without fully understanding the opponent, to rush into the fray so eagerly and expose oneself, sigh... better left unsaid!" "But really, it''s just a projection. It might not necessarily suppress your boy." "I hope so!" ... Millions of miles away from the starport in space, two Zhulu warshipsthe virtual and the realfaced each other across the void. Song Chi remained calm, revealing no unusual emotions. It was Kendal Eagle across from him who thought he had lost a great deal of face and still had an extremely somber expression. Not wanting to drag things out, knowing that today wouldn''t end well, he was the first to initiate an attack. The super main cannon in the bow of his ship quickly gathered brilliance. This red-quality super main cannon was one of his proudest components. With this move, he aimed to crush the projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in the shortest time possible. In the final two seconds of the super main cannon''s charging, another domain control component within the [Silver Eagle] was also activated. This component was also of red quality, named [No-Fly Domain Device], and one of the only two red-quality components on the [Silver Eagle]. Activating all of his warship''s red-quality components at the first opportunity showed the resolve of Kendal Eagle. Swoosh! The next second, a powerful beam shot from the red super main cannon, aiming straight for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong projection, now caught in the no-fly domain. Thousands of miles away, Torch Ship Captains watching the battle through various remote observation methods had questions flashing in their eyes. "Direct hit? Wasn''t this supposed to be a close-fought battle of warship bombardment? How could it end so quickly?" "This Lord Song Qi seems somewhat overrated!" "Agreed!" "Are you guys blind? Didn''t you see that Lord Song Chi''s projection weakened the combat power by a significant percentage!" "Tsk tsk, no amount of spin will help, a noob is a noob." ... Contrary to the optimistic view of the numerous Torch Ship Captains thousands of miles away, Kendal Eagle himself had a serious expression. This was too easy, far too easy, and it did not match the feats of Song Chi that he had heard about. All of these events unfolded in the blink of an eye. When he realized that the attack feature of his super main cannon had only passed through an afterimage and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong projection had already appeared beside the [Silver Eagle], it was too late. A Sword Light Phantasm of tens of thousands of meters in length was already emerging from the previously uncharged main cannon. It was the attack feature of the "True Immortal Quantum Sword Light" from the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform]. The reason Song Chi didn''t activate the "Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings" attack feature of the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] was because he knew if he triggered this ultimate feature of the super main cannon, even if the opponent had activated the warship armor''s defence feature first, he would definitely not survive. Annihilation of life was no trifling matter. Kendal Eagle didn''t have the luxury to ponder the issue of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong''s charging time, as the extreme threat of death made all the hairs on his body stand on end. Almost subconsciously, he instantly activated the defense feature of the warship Lv59 orange-quality warship armor. After that, he thought about activating an Escaping Space Component. But in that moment, his thoughts froze. By the time he gathered himself, the terrifying Sword Light Phantasm had already pierced tens of thousands of meters and landed atop the [Silver Eagle]. It was only because he had pre-emptively activated the warship armor''s defence feature that the ship wasn''t sliced in two by this strike. Even with the enhanced-to-the-limit orange-quality warship armor''s defense feature, the True Immortal Quantum Sword Light, after breaking through the energy shield, still cut through the outer layer of the warship''s armor. [Warning, warship under attack, energy shield overloaded, warship armor damaged 24%, hull damage 2%, please repair immediately.] [Warning... warship armor damaged 40%, hull damage 12%, please repair as soon as possible.] [Warning... warship armor damaged 70%, hull damage 40%, please repair as soon as possible.] With every passing moment, the damage to the [Silver Eagle]''s warship armor and hull soared, and even though Kendal Eagle promptly activated a purple repair component, it was not enough to fully remove the threat of sinking. Finally, the hull''s damage level skyrocketed to 74%; just 6% more and the warship would completely lose its ability to move. At this time, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already transformed into its Mythical Mecha Form, with the Mech Giant holding a red longsword in its hand. A great amount of the Power of Laws was swirling around the Mech''s legs, allowing each step to cover tens of thousands of miles. In just two or three steps, the Mech Giant had already reached the nearly immobilized [Silver Eagle]. Clang, clang, clang! Chapter 786 414: The Shock Brought by Song Chi_2 The Divine-weaving Sword continuously danced over the already severely damaged hull of the [Silver Eagle], and amidst the shrill sound of metal grinding, the warning alert continued to resound by KendalEagle''s ear. [Warning, warship damage 77%...] [Warning, warship damage 78%...] At this moment, KendalEagle felt nothing but fear, not out of fear that Song Chi would completely sink the [Silver Eagle]he believed Song Chi wouldn''t dare openly defy the command of an ancestor-level figure, as the duchy''s elder had already spoken against causing any deaths. He feared that Song Chi would render the [Silver Eagle] completely immobilized, which would be a humiliating situation requiring him to call for a tugboat to assist. "Song Chi, I concede. To apologize, I can provide you with information, information regarding the Antimatter Energy Source. You''ve been desperately acquiring this, haven''t you? I have only one request, do not completely immobilize the [Silver Eagle]!" Beside the warship, the Mech Giant''s eyes flickered with light as the Divine-weaving Sword was subconsciously withdrawn. "Deal, but only if the information you provide is valid, otherwise..." He didn''t finish his sentence, instead quietly waiting for KendalEagle''s response. KendalEagle sent out coordinate information to Song Chi and explained before Song Chi could ask: "These coordinates are located within the Chaotic Star Field, marking a small black hole in the Sky-Chaos Star Domain. I stumbled into it by accident and detected the presence of an Antimatter Source inside." "However, I must caution you, though it''s only a small black hole, the closer you get to its center, the stronger its compression and tearing energy becomes. The source of Antimatter is located in the inner zone of the black hole. You should be very cautious. Without sufficiently strong warship armor and engines, don''t blindly attempt it, or don''t blame me if something goes wrong!" ... Miles away, those Torch Ship Captains who had initially scoffed were now silently departing the area, fearful of facing collective anger. Meanwhile, those who had continuously supported Song Chi appeared smug and emboldened. Hidden among the warship groups were direct heirs of various families. Originally, they were there merely to gauge the general strength between the Eagle Family''s ranks and the Song Family''s direct heir. However, today''s confrontation had left them collectively muted. The combat power displayed by Song Chi was far beyond their expectations. It wasn''t just about KendalEagle; even if they were to step forward themselves, the outcome wouldn''t be much different. Moreover, what they found harder to believe was that this was merely a projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The actual combat power of [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] would only be higher. At this moment, the direct heirs could only pray in their hearts for one thing: that the components summoning Song Chi''s projection were of high quality. The higher the quality of the projection components, the stronger their projected combat power and the closer it would be to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong itself. For the moment, this was their only consolation. ... Red River Star Domain, inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Song Chi''s gaze shifted restlessly, his thoughts somewhat disordered. Although he was pleased with the information provided by KendalEagle, he also harbored doubts and didn''t completely trust the information. Black holes, such extreme celestial bodies, were fairly common in the Multiverse Era but were extremely rare in the Shattered Starry Sea Era. He had never heard of the existence of a black hole in the Chaotic Star Field before. However, if it were as KendalEagle had described, then he really needed to go and see for himself soon. Many high-rank Torch Ship Captains found this type of celestial body very intriguing. Although a black hole was synonymous with danger, it also represented opportunities. Due to the constant presence of high-intensity compressed energy within black holes, they were often sources of various special Starry Sea Oddities. Plus, owing to their challenge to explore by external life forms, the oddities derived within black holes tended to be of high quality after being nurtured over a long period. Thinking of this, Song Chi had already made a decision, to set off for the central part of the Chaos Starfield as soon as possible. Although he had previously signed a confidentiality agreement with KendalEagle through the projected "Oath Pact" component, preventing him from revealing any information about that hidden black hole, After all, it was only a projection of the "Oath Pact," whose might was not comparable to the original version. Moreover, the Eagle Family had a heritage of over five thousand years, and if they possessed decryption components, it could pose a problem. Even without such components, once the major forces of the Duchy entered the central Star Region, there was a high chance the black hole would be discovered. Taking the initiative to move first was the best choice. It just so happened that he was also going to search for the whereabouts of the original Divine Binding Chains, and now this perfectly coincided with his route. The source of antimatter energy was related to the evolution of the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine," which he couldn''t just ignore. Since he had already made his choice, Song Chi no longer hesitated. He directly went and informed his father, mother, and grandfather, and voluntarily explained the situation to several elders in the family. After getting everyone''s consent, he then maneuvered the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to set off. When departing, in order to depart undetected, Song Chi did not feel secured by merely relying on the Orange Quality "Void Membrane." Instead, he activated the "Mirage Shadow" feature of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, and silently left the fleet, heading towards the central region of the Chaotic Starfield by jumping. Within the Chaotic Starfield, there were dozens of civilizations, including several intermediate civilizations, especially closer to the central area where the dangers increased significantly. Song Chi could not afford to be careless. The Orange Quality "Void Membrane" was not safe enough, and he could only travel in short bursts while "Mirage Shadow" was activated. Fortunately, the cooldown of the two jump devices also took some time, and Song Chi simply entered the Ruins Market after each jump ended, waiting for the next day when both jump devices and the "Mirage Shadow" feature had cooled down, before continuing on his journey. Though slower, this method prioritized safety. This Chaotic Starfield was not like the Red River Star Domain; it housed several intermediate civilizations with Sixth Rank Level combat units. Encountering them might endanger his life, so safety was of paramount importance. Under such cautious progress by Song Chi, in just under three days, the Cang Qiong safely crossed the western part of the Chaotic Starfield and officially entered the central region. Compared to the western part, which spans only four thousand light years, the central part of this Chaotic Starfield had the largest area, with a diameter of nearly eight thousand light years. Among them, the original Divine Binding Chains mentioned by Wang Zhen were located in the very central "Chaotic Star Sector," while the coordinates of the black hole given by KendalEagle were further south. Without hesitation, Song Chi headed straight south. Currently, the two main fleets of the Duchy had not yet merged and had not posed the greatest threat to the Chaotic Starfield. Only after the subsequent merger of the two fleets in the west would the civilizations in the central part of the Chaotic Starfield fully mobilize to intercept, and by then the forces of all parties in the central area would be at their weakest. That would be the perfect time to acquire the Divine Binding Chains. For now, it was more appropriate to explore the black hole. A small black hole, to be honest, Song Chi was quite curious about it. In his previous life, although he had seen numerous images and videos of black holes online, those were all captured by space telescopes from light-years away; no one had ever witnessed a real black hole in person. Having already seen the exact appearance of a warship converted into a miniature neutron star, he had not yet seen a black hole, and his curiosity was not small. Time passed, and in a matter of days, after another jump, Song Chi finally arrived near the coordinates provided by KendalEagle. After reaching this star region, Song Chi finally understood why there had never been any news of a black hole existing in the Chaotic Starfield; it turned out that this black hole was in a part of the Misty Star Region. Looking ahead at the endless starry space fog, Song Chi hesitated a bit. He really feared that once he charged in, he would not be able to find an exit. However, this was just a momentary concern; he still had the spatial anchor points, so he wouldn''t get lost. Chapter 787 415: Obtaining the Antimatter Source and a Glimpse of the Dazzling Black Light What is the Misty Star Region? As the name implies, the Misty Star Region is a star domain filled with a special Stardust fog energy, which might have been left over from the Multiverse Era or could be an accidental product formed after the creation of the Shattered Starry Sea. However, one thing is certain: within this fog, there is an extremely strong magnetic interference field, making it difficult for living beings or starships entering it to utilize radar technology effectively, and they easily get lost. With an uncertain gleam in his eyes, Song Chi did not directly enter this Misty Star Region. It wasn''t because he doubted the information provided by KendallEagle; through the component "Oath Pact," he had already confirmed the truth of everything the other party had said. What he hesitated about was whether to leave a Spatial Anchor Point in place; if so, he would have to cancel the anchor point set in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The advantage of doing so would naturally ensure that if he got lost, he could always transit back to the starting point via the Ruins Market and resume exploration without needing to return to the Dragon Spine Continent. The downside, however, was that without a Spatial Anchor Point in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, once he rushed into the Misty Star Region, it would be difficult to freely enter and exit the Ruins Market, after all, if there''s even a slight deviation in the warship lingering outside, he, the ship captain, might appear directly in the endless fog upon leaving the Ruins Market. As for leaving a Space Beacon with components like a Spatial Beacon? That was impossible; according to the special rules of Torch Human Civilization, only Space Beacons located far outside the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster could be activatedany Space Beacons set within the domain of Torch Human Civilization, or even within a Galaxy Cluster surrounding the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster, would be inoperative. The creation of this rule was due to incidents in the early days of Torch Human Civilization where Torch Warship Captains left behind in Alien Territories were enslaved by high-level alien civilizations; those Torch Warship Captains returned using the first Space Beacons left within the domain of Torch Human Civilization, eventually opening a long-distance spatial transfer channel for that advanced alien civilization after long-term plotting, leading to a massive invasion by the Alien Race. During that civilization invasion, the Four Great Empires of Torch Humanity paid a heavy price, barely achieving victory by a slim margin; had Torch Human Civilization been in contact or collided with the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization at that time, whether it could have survived to this day in the face of internal and external troubles remains questionable. It was the severe consequences of that time that led the Four Great Empires of Torch Humanity, in painful contemplation, to finally come together and establish this rule. Since the implementation of this rule, there have been no such incidents in Torch Human Civilization over the subsequent two hundred thousand years. After all, the Torch Ship Captains, shielded by the Seed of Torch, possessed Spiritual Force that ranked high in the Shattered Starry Sea; even if they encountered Alien Races skilled in enslavement, bewitchment, and illusion techniques in Alien Territories, completely enslaving a Torch Warship Captain was not something achievable within a mere 24 hours. And once more than 24 hours passed, they would miss the return window of the Torch Warship, and even if the aliens succeeded in enslaving a Torch Warship Captain thereafter, they could no longer traverse countless billions of light-years back to the domain of Torch Human Civilization to execute any plans. ... "Forget it, it''s unknown how long I will stay in this fog. Future trades in the Ruins Market must enter the market. If I really get lost, I might as well return to the Dragon Spine Continent first. The straight-line distance from the Dragon Spine Continent to the Chaotic Star Field is not more than ten thousand light-years, and the time required is not long..." Muttering, Song Chi''s eyes became determined, followed by the warship''s engines roaring, propelling the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong into the fog ahead. Zzzt zzzt zzzt! As soon as they entered the fog, the side Sky Patrol Radar made a strange buzzing noise, and turning his head to look, Song Chi frowned. The originally impressive Detection Range of "Peeping Spirit Eyes" now showed a radar diameter of merely ten million kilometersa distance that seemed significant but was actually insignificant in the context of the Starry Sea. Compared to the Chaotic Star Zone, which is hundreds of light-years in diameter, ten million kilometers is utterly negligible. Fortunately, the component "Aurora Jump Device" with the feature "Transit Star Chart Collector" remained operational. Now upgraded to the fifth rank, this feature could generate a Star Chart with a range 240 times the detection range of the Sky Patrol Radar, which meant a diameter of 2.4 billion kilometers, a radius of 1.2 billion kilometers. Compared to the Chaotic Star Zone, this detection radius was trivial, equivalent to only two light-minutes, but overall, it was still acceptable and prevented the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong from aimlessly darting around like a headless fly. Additionally, another alert soon sounded within the warship. [Attention, external corrosive energy continuously erodes the Energy Shield; current Energy Shield Shield Value has decreased by 1%.] To this, Song Chi was indifferent; the alert sounded mere seconds after the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had entered the fog, indicating that it took about 5-6 seconds to erode 1% of the Shield Value of the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield, which didn''t exceed the repair speed of the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature. Next, Song Chi controlled the warship, heading deeper into the fog, while he quickly instructed the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to notify him immediately if it detected any high-intensity energy fluctuations. Chapter 788 415: Obtaining the Antimatter Source and a Glimpse of the Dazzling Black Light_2 Afterward, he left behind an "Ethereal Body" clone on the Warship and then entered Zhu Tian Ruins Market himself. This Misty Star Region was vast, and it was uncertain when they would locate the trace of that small black hole. Naturally, Song Chi wasn''t going to just sit around and wait. Since he had broken through to the Fourth Rank, the progress of his Guidance Technique had become increasingly slow, and he had to make use of all the time available. Of course, he was now preparing to use that last Bi Xue Pan Peach. Due to the accumulation of time, he now had more than a hundred Bi Xue Pan Peaches, even though he had given many to his parents and other Third Rank elders in his sect. However, although he had many Bi Xue Pan Peaches, he could only use one more at the moment; afterward, they would no longer be effective for him, which was a major regret. In the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, just as he took a Bi Xue Pan Peach, Song Chi gulped down a Top-Tier Body Forging Potion. Then, he adopted the standard posture for practicing Guidance Technique and initiated this session of rapid cultivation. Almost a month later, when he emerged from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi had broken through from lv40 of Guidance Technique to lv41. He wore a smile, and he silently commended his own luck for being quite good. Indeed, after advancing to the Fourth Rank in Guidance Technique, the Bi Xue Pan Peaches, which only matured every nine thousand years, had no longer had a stunning effect on him. It was really just his good fortune and over a decade of prior accumulation that had allowed this lucky breakthrough to lv41. Although it was barely a breakthrough, and reaching the peak of lv41 would require a long period of hard cultivation, let alone reaching lv42, Song Chi was still quite happy. Suddenly, he raised his eyebrows. Using his Ethereal Body left in the external world, he received the latest information from outside. "Detected trace of a gigantic creature, is there actually a Starry Sky Behemoth in this Misty Star Region?" When he returned to the Warship, Song Chi first looked at the radar chart. As previously seen by the Ethereal Body, the radar did indeed show a creature longer than 200,000 meters, moving at a very high speed. Seeing this, there was no need for Song Chi to remind it; the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain had already activated the "Mirage Shadow" feature ahead of time. A length of 200,000 meters; undoubtedly, it was a Sixth Rank Level Starry Sky Behemoth, and such Rank of Starry Sky Behemoths should be avoided as far as possible. As Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the creature grew further apart, Song Chi spoke to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, "Wisdom Brain, can you speculate what kind of creature it might be?" [Receiving command, comparing with database...] [Known data: Body length exceeds 200,000 meters, resides beneath the energy of the Misty Star Region, extremely fast...] [Speculation one: Starry Sky Behemoth "Mist Teeth Shark," probability 83.5%] [Speculation two: Starry Sky Behemoth "Mist Fox," probability 12.5%] [Speculation three: Other, probability 4%] "Mist Teeth Shark, huh..." Listening to the speculations provided by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, a chill ran through Song Chi''s heart. The Mist Teeth Shark, this type of Starry Sky Behemoth, is known for being extremely belligerent and skilled in scent tracking. Even at distances of several light-years, it can detect any unusual scent appearing in its own territory and rapidly initiate tracking. It was only due to the Energy Shield and warship armor around Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong that prevented any unusual scent from being emitted; otherwise, considering the proximity just now, the creature would have noticed their presence long ago. Thinking this, Song Chi was about to reenter the Ruins Market when the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain suddenly provided another notification. [Attention, a significant circular hollow zone has been discovered on the Transit Star Map, possibly caused by a black hole''s consumption.] Stopping in his tracks, Song Chi quickly turned his gaze to the Aurora Jump Device that displayed the new star map. On this star chart, indeed, in the farthest corner, appeared the edge of a circular Starry Sea Hollow Zone. Although the full view of the hollow zone had not yet been observed, the circular edge shown on the star chart indeed matched the features of a circular hollow zone. With this information, Song Chi maneuvered the Warship to jump in the specified direction for two light-minutes, and subsequently an even larger section of the circular hollow zone''s edge appeared on the star chart. At this point, Song Chi was completely certain that ahead of him was indeed a circular hollow zone, and at its deepest part, most likely, sat the small black hole. Realizing this, he eagerly piloted the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong straight into the hollow zone ahead. Within this hollow zone, not even Mist existed; upon entry, the corrosive effects on the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield dissipated completely. This change affirmed Song Chi''s speculation. It was unreasonable for such a special region to exist within a star domain shrouded entirely by mist energy. Unless the mist energy entering this area had been entirely consumed by that small black hole. In order to verify this, Song Chi continued to pilot the Warship deeper into the inner reaches of the hollow zone. Initially, there was not much change, but as the Warship delved deeper, the surrounding devouring energy also continuously increased. On the tenth day of storming ahead, the Shield Value of the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield started to continuously decrease, but fortunately, it was still within the repair rate of the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature. On the fifteenth day, after several jumps, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had entered the inner zone of the black hole radiation area, and on this day, the terrifying external devouring energy finally reached a relative balance with the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature. This meant that if Song Chi continued to advance the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, this balance would be broken, and eventually, the Warship''s Energy Shield would gradually weaken until it was completely overloaded. Chapter 789 415: Obtaining the Antimatter Source and a Glimpse of the Dazzling Black Light_3 ``` And when the energy shield became overloaded, what would directly face this terrifying devouring and tearing force would be the warship armor and the warship itself. If it had been before, Song Chi would have hesitated, but today he had no hesitation and continued to control Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to advance. The reason was simple, just a few hours before, the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine" component had already emitted a slight tremor, signaling it had detected an antimatter source not far ahead. That alone was enough to prevent Song Chi from backing down. The warship advanced rapidly, and the faster it went, the quicker the shield value of the warship''s outer energy shield was depleted. [Warning, due to the influence of external devouring and tearing forces, Warship Energy Shield Shield Value decreased by 26%, current Shield Value remaining at 74%.] [Warning, due to...current Shield Value remaining at 51%.] [Warning, due to...current Shield Value remaining at 18%, please repair as soon as possible.] When the shield value fell below 20%, Song Chi quickly activated the "Final Blessing" component. The now Sixth-Rank "Final Blessing", with each activation, could restore up to 80% of the Energy Shield Shield Value. This meant that the radiance emitted by the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield was nearly fully replenished. However, this was only temporary; the alarm inside the warship continued to sound, and the recently nearly replenished shield value was being rapidly reduced again. Looking ahead, they were not far from the location sensed by the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine". But this distance of less than 20,000 meters seemed extraordinarily far to Song Chi at this moment. He was tempted to initiate a jump for the warship, but under these terrifying compressive and tearing forces, recklessly jumping was highly dangerous, and the slightest miscalculation could result in the destruction of the ship and loss of life. He could only continue to control Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to slowly advance. [Warning, due to...current Shield Value remaining at 16%, please repair as soon as possible.] In a brief time, the Energy Shield Shield Value fell below 20% for the second time, and Song Chi could only activate the last repair for the warship. Instantly, the Energy Shield Value was restored once again to 95%. At the same time, he increased the speed of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and finally, the warship reached the location of the antimatter source identified by the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine". It was a special energy sphere of pitch-black color, and had it not been for the "Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine" identification, he would never have known that this was a substantial amount of antimatter source. There was no time to think further; a tiny gap opened in the warship''s hatch, and from this sliver, the Traction Beam strained to shoot out. Even so, the indescribable external compressive and tearing forces still invaded through this tiny gap in the hatch. Instantly, Dome Sky Wisdom Brain''s warning alarm sounded swiftly. In just a moment, the warship''s hull sustained significant damage, but Song Chi couldn''t halt the operation because once the hatch closed, the Traction Beam would completely lose its effect, and they would have to restart the process. Song Chi''s face was taut, his eyes intently focused on the traction beam extending from the warship. It was clear that even the traction beam was significantly affected by the extreme external compressive forces; what could normally work over tens of thousands of meters was now compressed to just over a hundred meters. For this reason, even though Song Chi was making utmost efforts to bring the warship close to the antimatter source, the traction of the beam was exceedingly challenging. Under these circumstances, the external energy shield of the warship was rapidly depleting. By the time the antimatter source was pulled into the cargo bay, the shield value of the Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield fell below 20% for the third time, and this time, it was even worse, with only 11% remaining. To this, Song Chi, gritting his teeth, activated the "Purusa Zen SealInnerTime Speed" feature, which allowed the "Final Blessing" component to instantly complete a cooldown for the repair effect. Then, he activated the silver-colored repair component for a third time. Instantly, the Energy Shield Shield Value was restored to 91%. At the same time, Dome Sky Wisdom Brain began to quickly turn the warship''s hull, racing toward the periphery. However, at this moment, Song Chi was utterly distracted. His gaze turned towards the deeper part of the black hole, and if the fleeting glimpse he had just before had not been an illusion, he seemed to have seen a fleeting flash of black light in the deeper area of this small black hole. Originally, in the inner part of this black hole, everything was pitch black without any other light, but the brief flash of black light he had just seen was completely different from the blackness of the black hole itself. It resembled a glowing dark black. But time was pressing, and he couldn''t afford to think too much. If he didn''t leave soon, the Warship Energy Shield would overload. PS: Guess what it might be? ``` Chapter 790 416: [Black · Supreme] Song Chi''s reaction was anything but slow, taking no time to linger. After obtaining the Antimatter Source, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong immediately dashed toward the periphery at the highest speed. However, no matter how fast it was, it still wasn''t faster than the swift drop in the Energy Shield''s Shield Value. After the warship had dashed tens of thousands of meters, the Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield still couldn''t escape the result of a complete overload. As the Energy Shield overloaded, the astonishing external forces of ripping and compression directly impacted the Neutron Star Core Armor and the warship''s hull. Creak creak creak! Amid the continuous sound of metal being compressed and deformed, the alert from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain quickly sounded. [Warning, due to the influence of strong external compression and tearing forces, Warship Armor is damaged by 23%, please repair as soon as possible!] [Warning, due to... Warship Armor is damaged by 38%, Warship''s hull is damaged by 10%, please repair as soon as possible!] In the blink of an eye, damage to the warship''s hull armor had already exceeded 50%, and even the hull itself was beyond 1/5. Just as Song Chi was contemplating whether to activate the "Final Blessing" Feature of the component, the speed of the warship''s damage finally balanced out with the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" Feature, which made him discard the idea of activating the "Final Blessing" Feature. The cooldown of this Feature was not short, lasting a year, and even with the reduction from the "Zen Seal: Inner Speed" Feature, it was still over a month, not to mention that this Feature had just been used, and there would still be ten days before he could activate it. Thinking of this, Song Chi quickly shifted his attention. But it wasn''t on the large portion of Antimatter Source, but on contemplating that brief glimpse from before. No matter how much he recalled, he felt he had not seen it wrong; that it was not an illusion. But what kind of object would emit such black luminance? Moreover, it was in such a core region deep within a black hole, capable of withstanding that kind of frightening compression and tearing forcewhatever it was, it could not possibly be ordinary. Could it be... Suddenly, an idea came to Song Chi, and the words "Starry Sea Oddity" appeared in his mind. This was the only explanation he could think of, and only an oddity of extremely high Quality from the Starry Sea could exist for countless tens of thousands of years in the core areas of a black hole. Thinking of this, a different light flickered in his eyes. Up until now, he had not heard of a warship armor emitting black radiance. The highest Quality Strange Object he had heard of, aside from the Colorful Myth Quality "Civilization Great Wall," was a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. Thinking of this, his mind moved, and he took out the "Shaking Light Star Rank" from the Ancestral Torch, preparing to ask about strange objects above the Quality of the Golden Sanctuary in the Star Rank group chat. However, after hesitating for a moment, he didn''t send the message. Inside the "Shaking Light Star Tower," he had already sensed a general judgment from all the members about himself. Born from a distinguished lineage, direct descendant of a prestigious family, etc. Although this was not his intention, he also didn''t want to rashly break the persona that had been established. Thinking of this, his gaze then shifted to the "Yang Concentric Medallion" component. Compared to that, using the "Yin YangConjoined Hearts" Feature to ask Shen Youran seemed more appropriate. As a member of the Northern Sphere Heavenly King Manor and now promoted to Fourth Rank, Shen Youran''s status may not be very high in the Shen Family, but it certainly wouldn''t be too low. He should have a clear understanding of the Strange Objects in the Starry Sea. "Yo?ran, do you know what Quality lies above the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity? A Colorful Myth?" Shen Youran''s reply came quickly to his question. "As far as I know, between the Golden Sanctuary and the Colorful Myth, there should be a tier called Black Ultimate." ... "Sure enough!!" Seeing Shen Youran''s reply, Song Chi''s eyes instantly shone. The Black Ultimate components undoubtedly proved what he saw earlierthe gleaming black lightand matched his previous guess. With the thought that there could very likely be a Starry Sea Oddity in the core of the black hole, which was ten to a hundred times more precious than a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, Song Chi could not remain calm. The previous thought of grabbing the Antimatter Source and immediately leaving was now thrown to the back of his mind. How could he give up so easily when there might be a Black Ultimate Oddity? But amidst the excitement, Song Chi''s brow quickly furrowed again. In that brief glimpse before, he could determine the area of the gleaming black light was still a considerable distance from where he collected the Antimatter Source. To collect the Antimatter Source, he had exerted all his effort, and as a result, the warship''s hull still sustained significant damage. Obviously, with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong''s current configuration, it was nearly impossible for him to collect that possible Black Ultimate Oddity on his own. Unless... the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong underwent a major overhaul. Thinking of the word "overhaul," the first thing that came to Song Chi''s mind was the "Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield." This Golden Sanctuary Component not only had basic Attributes far exceeding the current "Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield," but also when paired with the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" Feature, it could produce a greater boosting effect. Plus, one key aspectthe "Two Instruments Damage Reduction" Featureis unlike the "Five Elements Cycle: Mutual Generation and Conquest" Feature; it can reduce damage from all external energy damage, while the latter only effects against the Five Elements Energy. In the black hole''s inner circle, it had not been of any use whatsoever. Thinking of this, Song Chi''s eyes narrowed. Since replacing the "Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield" would greatly increase the success rate, he naturally would not sit idly by, but must take action. Chapter 791 416: [Black·Supreme]_2 Thinking about it, he steered Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong farther away from the perimeter to let the "Neutron Star Core Pulse" feature slowly repair the warship armor, and he himself directly entered the Ruins Market. In the Dragon Spine Continent, Song Chi activated the [Shaking Light Star Rank] and logged into the [Shaking Light Star Tower] through projection. At the Star Tower Mall interface, Song Chi opened his mall points panel. [Shaking Light No. 32 Star Rank, your current account balance includes: Three Law Stele Comprehension opportunities, 23,300 Star Tower Points.] Looking at those 23,300 points, a flicker appeared in Song Chi''s eyes, as he quickly took out some warship components he had obtained over the past two years. Soon, the number 23,300 increased to 24,900. However, this was still not enough. The [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] component required 30,000 points, still 5,000 short. Thinking about it, Song Chi logged out of the Star Tower and logged back in again, this time using his real identity, holding a storage capsule in his hands. The storage capsule contained various resources. [Green Blood Flat Peach] 100 pieces [Divine Tempering Fruit] 50 pieces [Ten Thousand Year Dragon Blood Fruit] 50 pieces Four drops of Peak Fourth Rank Biological Origin Blood Three Fourth Rank [Silver Apples] [Ten Space Law Fruits] [Ten Light Attribute Law Fruits] Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin ... After all these resources were valued by the Star Tower''s smart appraisal, Song Chi calculated that his Star Tower Mall points could reach around 28,000 points. At that point, he had no other resources to offer as the next batch of Fifth Rank [Silver Apples] had not yet matured. Finally, Song Chi thought of the Strange Objects in the Ruins Market Oddity Exchange Shop that couldn''t be converted into warship components. After many years of accumulation, the number of oddities in the market had far exceeded imagination. There were over 50 Red Oddities alone, more than 500 Orange, and even more of Purple and below. There was also that recently acquired Gold [Book of Spirit Language]. In fact, just by selling this one component, he could gather all the necessary points, even exceeding by thousands. But the thought of only getting slightly more than half the price made him somewhat unwilling. After pondering for a while, he finally came up with an idea. He tapped on his [Shaking Light Star Rank] and then sent a message in the Shaking Light Star Tower group chat. "Shaking Light No. 32, Waking of Insects: Enhanced to lv60 Silver Legend Energy Shield, accompanying [Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] attribute chart." "Shaking Light No. 32, Waking of Insects: Any boss interested? Kid wants to exchange for that [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] in the mall, alas, not enough points, sob sob!" Once these two messages were sent, the previously quiet group chat suddenly became lively. "Shaking Light No. 19, Scorching Sun: Whoa, Silver Energy Shield, you''ve been really holding out on us!" "Shaking Light No. 22, Red Fox: @Shaking Light No. 19 Scorching Sun, stop pretending to be a newbie, if the energy shield on your warship is worse than this, I''ll eat..." "Shaking Light No. 26, Mystic Fox: Want it, but can''t afford it, @Shaking Light No. 32, Waking of Insects, little bro, can you give big bro a discount?" "Shaking Light No. 17, Yulong: Mystic Fox, keep this up and I''ll skin you alive!!" "Shaking Light No. 32, Waking of Insects: Ranks 1 to 4 of Floating Land are free!" "Shaking Light No. 26, Mystic Fox: Good lad, deal, bro''s taking it, are you at the Star Tower now?" ... Soon, Mystic Fox logged into the Star Tower in person, also bringing a corresponding number of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origins, Titanium Crystals, Law Stones, and one strand of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. Additionally, there were 3,500 Mall Credits. Having received these, Song Chi''s points surged to 31,500. Without much hesitation, he proceeded directly to the mall interface. [Do you confirm to exchange 30,000 Mall Credits for [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]?] "Confirmed!" Once Song Chi confirmed the exchange, only 1,500 points were left in his Star Rank account, which he then exchanged all for Titanium Crystal and Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. This was a Golden Sanctuary Energy Shield that, with resources only strengthened to the Sixth Rank [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component, could not also be enhanced to the Sixth Rank. Moreover, after strengthening to lv60, Song Chi was not certain whether Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could withstand the compression and tearing forces of the black hole core area, it would be best to upgrade to an even higher level. After exchanging for the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] component, Song Chi had a brief discussion with Mystic Fox, asking it to wait a bit, and then swiftly exited [Shaking Light Star Tower]. Once back on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, he first uninstalled the [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield] component and immediately loaded the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]. After dozens of flashes of brilliance, this Golden Sanctuary Quality Energy Shield was enhanced to lv60. Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield lv60 Quality: Gold Feature: Two Instruments Damage Reduction Feature 2: True Shield Feature 3: Energy Shield Shield Value additionally increased by 270% Feature 4: Shield Protection Value additionally increased by 270% Feature 5: Yin Yang Mutual Birth Consumption: 2500/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defense: 37.8 billion Shield Value: 898 billion/898 billion Charge: 10s; Buffer after Overload: 30 minutes ... {Two Instruments Damage Reduction: The energy shield possesses the ability for Yin Yang balance, automatically weakening any external energy attacks by 60%.} {True Shield: The energy shield possesses true defense attributes, ignoring ordinary shield breaking and armor piercing effects, and significantly reduces the might of true shield breaking and true armor piercing damages.} {Yin Yang Mutual Birth: The energy shield, affected by the balance effects of Yin and Yang attributes, will autonomously regenerate, recovering 1% of shield value every second.} Seeing the attributes of this golden component, Song Chi''s eyes shone brighter; he used to think that the {Yin Yang Mutual Birth} feature and the {Neutron Star Core Pulse} feature were somewhat redundant, but now, this feature seemed perfect, its synergy with the {Neutron Star Core Pulse} feature could greatly exaggerate the shield''s own recovery capability. Looking at that Shield Value, which astonishingly reached a staggering nine hundred billion, over four times higher than the previous [Immortal Realm Five Elements Celestial Energy Shield], was indeed exaggerated. At this point, Song Chi had become extremely confident about obtaining that suspected Black Ultimate rare oddity. After all, apart from this golden energy shield, there would still be two normal [Final Blessing] component repair effects upcoming; if push came to shove, when the energy shield and warship armor reached their limits, he could activate that "Final Blessing" feature, directly restoring the warship to its most pristine state, making reaching that black hole core area not impossible. Furthermore, along with features like "Neutron Star Fission," "Zen Seal: Inner Speed," and others, they could also play a significant role. In summary, Song Chi was now quite eager to try it out. However, it was not yet the time; he had to wait at least until Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was fully restored, for the "Zen Seal: Inner Speed" feature to cooldown, and for [Final Blessing] component count to recover and so on. Thinking this, Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market, kickstarting a new round of marketplace trading during this interval. This time, no new noteworthy Alien Races appeared, but there was the [Book of Spirit Language] oddity newly displayed in the Oddity Exchange Shop, and Song Chi saw that the Dark Night Elf couldn''t hide his surprise and desire for this Golden Sanctuary wondrous oddity. Speaking of this Dark Night Elf Clan, they hadn''t given him a clear response about the Moon Spring issue yet, and it would be time to inquire next time the Ruins Market trading session opened. Chapter 793 - 417 Initial Test of the Ruins Market Chapter 793: Chapter 417: Initial Test of the Ruins Market Projection Rank C Domination Level Black Devourer King Beast_2 Chapter 793: Chapter 417: Initial Test of the Ruins Market Projection Rank C Domination Level Black Devourer King Beast_2 After this, the warship that had already lost its ability to move began to creep forward again, continuing towards the radiant black light. However, compared to the drastic changes of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis expression in the main control room remained solemn. Just now, he had heard the analysis result from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. Given the energy intensity outside compared to the tearing force energy level, adding on the damage reduction of the energy shield, shield value recovery, and the additional amplification of the warship armor among various other factors, it is estimated that we can only continue forward for fifty thousand meters. Additionally, with features like Neutron Star Fission and Zen Seal: Inner Speed, we could reach up to eighty thousand meters maximum. Compared to the distance of eighty thousand meters, Song Chi estimated that the warship was still about nearly two hundred thousand meters away from the area where the radiant black light was located. Though it seemed just a hundred thousand meters short, in this critical core area of the black hole, where every inch was hard to traverse, those hundred thousand meters were like an insurmountable chasm. His gaze rapidly shifting, his mind buzzing with thoughts, Song Chi was trying hard to think of another way, but no matter how his thirty-four thoughts twisted and turned, he realized that there were only two paths in front of him. One: Its impossible, withdraw first and wait for another day. Two: [Ruins Market Projection Rank] In such a race against time, he did not hesitate. After a brief moment of indecision in his eyes, they turned firm. Spectral Energy flowed, filaments of the power of Space Law emerged around him, and soon, an ethereal clone appeared behind him. At the same time, the glow at Song Chis forehead shifted, the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] stored within the Ancestral Aperture was taken out and directly thrown to the ethereal clone behind him. Once the ethereal body caught the golden token, Song Chis figure also timely disappeared inside the warship. In the Markets of the Heavens, Song Chis figure emerged as he quickly switched control to the divided spirit left on his external ethereal clone. Spectral Energy flowed, the golden [Ruins Market Projection Rank] held in the hand of the ethereal clone started to tremble lightly. The next moment, a vast power used this [Ruins Market Projection Rank] as an anchor, crossing the endless void and descending into this core area of the black hole. Looking outside, at some unknown time, a terrifyingly wide rift in the void had torn open, displaying the vast illusory projection of the [Markets of the Heavens] from within. For some unknown reason, the illusory projection was always enshrouded by a layer of purple mist, vague and elusive, intermittently visible and invisible, giving off an initial impression of mystery, followed by transcendence and grandeur. The illusory projection of the [Markets of the Heavens] always hovered above the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, with its mighty power reducing the compression and devouring forces acting on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong by over ninety percent. Simultaneously, under Song Chis command, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain quickly maneuvered the warship at extreme speed forward. Hmm... The high overload burst feature of the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine was also activated, and the speed of the warship dramatically increased. Though in this core region of the black hole, the faster the speed, the more pressure the warship had to endure, currently, with the protection of the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens, this effect was almost negligible. This was the fundamental reason he dared allow the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to activate the High Overload Burst feature. With the warships speed dramatically increasing, coupled with the protection of the Power of Domination, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quite predictably reached the area where the radiant black light resided. The warships hatch swiftly opened, a traction beam shot out, hurtling directly towards the radiant black light. As the traction beam pulled the object emitting the radiant black light, this was the first time Song Chi got a clear view of its actual appearance. It was entirely black with hints of red, resembling a basketball-sized elliptical stone; from its outward appearance alone, it was hard to glean much information. Just as this fast-moving elliptical stone gradually moved towards the open hatch of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, in the Markets of the Heavens, standing silently in the Ruin Market Firmament, Song Chi, surrounded by the fluctuating Power of Domination, frowned. Hmm? He uttered a soft sound of surprise, his eyes, which had been tightly closed, suddenly opened wide. In his gaze, the images of his double pupils were far more solid than before. Simultaneously, in the external Chaotic Star Zone, a small black holes core area. Inside the market, the moment Song Chi opened his eyes, the illusory projection of the [Markets of the Heavens] above the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong also transformed; the infinite purple mist swirling around the projection started to churn violently, and the next second, two gigantic phantom eyes appeared, intertwining the images of double pupils deep within. His double pupils shifted their gaze sharply toward the deepest part of the black hole right in front of him, which, strictly speaking, was the very center of the black hole. The next instant, a devouring storm blowing from the depths of the black hole explained all his previous reactions. This devouring storm was terrifyingly powerful; although it was at a disadvantage in the collision with the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens, after its might was completely depleted by the endless Purple Mist, the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens itself had also dimmed significantly. In light of this, Song Chi, who still stood upright in the Ruin Market Firmament, breathed a sigh of relief. He did not know where this devouring storm came from, only that if it were not for the protection of the Ruin Market Projection, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would likely have been torn to shreds long ago. However, before he could relax for long, his brow furrowed again, and his double pupils turned back toward the deepest part of the black hole. No, that is... His pupils suddenly constricted, and the Power of Domination gathered rapidly around him; at the same time, the Ethereal Body within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong issued a new order to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain at top speed. Quick, grab the object and leave immediately! With that, a long cry of the Dragon Whale resonated from outside the warship. Ang ang! Under the gathering of the endless Purple Mist Energy of the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens, a Purple Mist Dragon Whale, more than fifteen thousand kilometers long, swiftly converged. Two kinds of Perfection Laws circulated continuously inside the phantom body of the Purple Mist Dragon Whale, and after circling around the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens twice, the Purple Mist Dragon Whale gave a final long cry and suddenly charged into the deepest part of the black hole. In the depths of the black hole, two crimson eyes opened one after another, and at the same time, two black air currents surged out from the nostrils of their original owner, instantly forming two storms more terrifying than the previous devouring storm that swept in. Yes, these devouring storms were merely the breath exhaled by some unknown living being deep within the black hole. Clearly, it had been sleeping within this black hole, and the Dominator Projection triggered by the Ruins Market Projection Rank had awakened it, hence the current scenario. As the Purple Mist Dragon Whale charged forward, even though the surrounding space had been compressed by the black hole to be extremely stable, it could still satisfactorily sustain in front of the Purple Mist Dragon Whale, which was enveloped by the mighty Power of Domination. The Dragon Whale barged through, and every region it passed through also suffered from collapsing space, which was even more difficult to achieve than tearing space. When the Purple Mist Dragon Whale reached the deepest part of the black hole, it collided directly with the two devouring storms. A violent explosion ensued with flames scattering, and although it was quickly devoured by the black hole energy, that instant of brightness still allowed the double pupils, enhanced by the Power of Domination, to catch a glimpse of the enormous creature at the very center of the black hole. Even though it was just a fleeting rough outline, Song Chi recognized it. Black Devourer King Beast, its such an extreme rarity among the Starry Sky Behemoths! The moment he recognized it, Song Chi felt even more urgent. Not only because the Black Devourer King Beast was among the top combatants of the Starry Sky Behemoths, controlling the Devouring Law, making it more troublesome than the vast majority of Starry Sky Behemoths. More so because he could confirm that this Black Devourer King Beast was a genuine Seventh Rank being, compared to his half-hearted Dominator Combat Power manifested by projection; if the creature took him seriously, he would not be able to withstand it. Fortunately, at that moment, the traction of the black and red oval stone had already been completed, and the warships hatch had closed. Under Song Chis deliberate action, a strand of Purple Mist Energy detached from the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens and encircled the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, whose engines were at full throttle. With this strand of Purple Mist Energys protection, although not nearly as much as the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens, it still reduced the tearing and compressing forces on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong by a significant amount. Under these circumstances, with the slow erosion rate of the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, as long as no major accidents occurred, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could completely rush out of the core area of the black hole. However, how could things be so simple? The Black Devourer King Beast, having been disturbed from its slumber, was extremely furious, viewing not just the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens but also the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong as enemies. A great amount of devouring energy was gathering, and within Song Chis double pupils, the energy intensity in the mouth of the Black Devourer King Beast was visibly surging dramatically. Chapter 794 - 418 Black Ultimate Black Hole Evolution Chapter 794: Chapter 418: Black Ultimate [Black Hole Evolution Layer] Chapter 794: Chapter 418: Black Ultimate [Black Hole Evolution Layer] The energy intensity reached a level that even he, who wielded the Power of Domination, found alarming in such a short span of time. Thoughts raced at breakneck speed. While swiftly mobilizing the Law of Light, Song Chi also issued new commands to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain through his Ethereal Body. Activate the Phantom Charge feature immediately, at all costs, and retreat at the highest speed!!! The Dome Sky Wisdom Brain did not execute the order right away. According to its calculations, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, protected only by a wisp of Purple Mist Energy, could not withstand the exponentially increasing pressure from the exterior if it activated the Phantom Charge feature within the black holes core region. As the main intelligence of the warship, its primary duty bestowed by Song Chi was to maintain the warships safety. This was also where the limitations of the intelligence in replacing the captain lay; fleeing at full speed might still offer a chance at survival, but each second spent in this core region of the black hole would double the chances of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong sinking. [Projection of the Markets of the Heavens] couldnt possibly hold off the Black Devourer King Beast for long, which was all too evident. Fortunately, it was at this moment that Song Chi, still controlling the Ethereal Body in the main control room, spoke again. Activate the Neutron Star Fission feature, and then directly use the Void Escape Orb. In this environment, even escaping by assuming the form of a miniature neutron star carried risks, but it was still preferable to slowly drifting towards certain death. Behind him, a silhouette of Purple Mist suddenly emerged from within the [Projection of the Markets of the Heavens], followed by the silhouette reaching out with a sweeping gesture. Crack, crack, crack! Above the [Projection of the Markets of the Heavens], the void was torn open again, and a massive projection of the Shaking Light Star squeezed out of the spatial crack. Bolstered by the scattering starlight of the giant Shaking Light Star, the already dimming [Projection of the Markets of the Heavens] solidified considerably once again. But it wasnt over yet; once the giant Shaking Light Star projection had been summoned, countless Perfection Tier Space Laws converged behind the silhouette, eventually forming a Return to Ruin Blaze several tens of thousands of kilometers in diameter in front of the [Projection of the Markets of the Heavens]. Boom! Deep within the black hole, the Black Devourer King Beast spat out a devouring black orb from its mouth, reminiscent of the famed Tailed Beast Bomb from the anime of a previous era. The roaring black orb shot forward, piercing through the nearly obliterated phantom of the Purple Mist Dragon Whale by two massive devouring storms, and directly aiming at the [Projection of the Markets of the Heavens]. Within the [Projection of the Markets of the Heavens], the Purple Mist silhouette that Song Chi had transformed into also swung its arm violently, and then the terrifyingly wide Return to Ruin Blaze streaked forward. With the collision of the devouring black orb and the Return to Ruin Blaze, an indescribable explosion of energy erupted in the black holes core region. Had this level of explosive impact occurred in the outer Starry Sea, it likely would have startled creatures within tens of thousands of light-years; however, the core region of this black hole was different. The explosion came quickly and dissipated just as fast, soon entirely absorbed by the black hole. But after this exchange, the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] summoned by the [Projection of the Markets of the Heavens] had become extremely faint. Taking advantage of the last moments, Song Chi mobilized almost all the Space Laws, creating a Spatial Blockade Domain in the depths of the black hole, with the sole purpose of delaying the Black Devourer King Beast momentarily. Luckily, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already reached the very edge of the void belt through one Flash Escape. At this point, Song Chi actively dispersed the Market Projection, shifted his thoughts, and called back the [Market Projection Rank], which had its uses depleted, to the Ruins Market, rapidly returning to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Without hesitation, and with no intention of hiding in the mist energy, he knew that in the presence of a Domination Level Starry Sky Behemoth, the creature could easily lock onto the position of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in the mist energy should it wish to do so. The safest method now would be to directly retract the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and then hide himself in the Markets of the Heavens. Only this way could he ensure to evade the subsequent threats from the Domination Level Black Devourer King Beast. Indeed, Song Chi did just that, but before entering the Ruins Market, he left behind a Third Rank Humanoid Alien Race enslaved by the Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring in the void belt and then quickly entered the Ruins Market. In the Markets of the Heavens, Song Chi didnt rush to inspect the obtained Supreme Black Oddity. Instead, he communicated with the outside Third Rank Humanoid Alien Race using the Bridge of the Mind feature. Not until the communication abruptly ended, no longer feeling the presence of the other, and an enslavement space appeared on the Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring did he grow solemn, knowing that the Third Rank Humanoid Alien Race was no more. At that moment, he completely relinquished the slight hope he harbored in his heart and directly returned to Dragon Spine Continent. Deciding to set out from the Dragon Spine Continent and head back to the central region of the Chaotic Star Field. Of course, before heading there, he would ensure the information about the Chaotic Star Field was accurate in advance; he would not venture into the Chaotic Star Field if the Black Devourer King Beast had fully awakened from its slumber and was no longer dormant. But for now, he didnt think it was likely. Although he didnt know how long the creature had slept in the depths of that black hole, it was at least over five thousand yearsafter all, during the more than five thousand years since the Chenxing Principality was founded, there had been no news of Dominator Starry Sky Behemoths; otherwise, the heads of the Principality would not be so at ease in their development. Imagine a primordial beast slumbering at their doorstepcould anyone live comfortably at home for fifty years? Chapter 795 - 418 Black Supreme Black Hole Evolution Chapter 795: Chapter 418: Black Supreme [Black Hole Evolution Layer]_2 Chapter 795: Chapter 418: Black Supreme [Black Hole Evolution Layer]_2 We must inform the ancestors as soon as possible... Speaking, he took out the Quantum Communication Bracelet. Song Family higher-ups chat channel Tenth Direct Vein Song Chi: @all members, is anyone on the Dragon Spine Continent? Ancestral Vein Song Zhenjiang: Little Chi, whats going on? Werent you following the pioneering fleet... Elder Zhenjiang, is there a way to contact several ancestors directly? Its extremely urgent!! Seeing this message, Song Zhenjiang, who was at the base of the Ancestral Vein, also became very solemn in an instant. He could tell that Song Chi was certainly not joking. He quickly sent out another message. Come to the Ancestral Vein base, my warship has a special way of contacting Dai Jiang Uncles flagship. However, this method of contact can only be used once every few years. Are you sure the matter is truly serious? Certain! ... At the Ancestral Vein base, as soon as Song Chi uttered the words Domination Level Black Devourer King Beast, Song Zhenjiangs gaze suddenly trembled. He had guessed that whatever Song Chi was referring to must be significant, but he hadnt truly imagined it would involve a creature at the level of a Dominator. Chaotic Star Field, western region. On the Starry Sea Long River Zhulu Warships main control room, Song Daijiang had yet to recover. Once he did, he quickly suppressed his astonishment, hurriedly sending a connection request to the private chat group of the ancestors. Being aware that he must have something to report, Song Wujiang did not decline and agreed to the connection with the Starry Sea Long River. Dai Jiang, is there something the matter? In the group chat, Song Dingbang asked. However, the first thing Song Daijiang said wasnt in response to his own elder, but a different question. Prime Ancestor, is this group chat absolutely confidential? This question immediately piqued the curiosity of everyone in the chat to the highest level. Regarding this, Song Daijiang didnt think it was superfluous. It had been several months since Song Chi had left, and now the fleet led by the Song Family had merged with the Duchys Main Fleet. It was no longer the time when they only had the Fearless Ship Dinghai Dragon Steed. On the other hand, Song Wujiang nodded. No need to worry, the Dinghai Dragon Steed might have only advanced to Sixth Rank a few hundred years ago, but with the entire familys support, it has nearly stepped into the ranks of the Senior Dreadnought. Under this premise, even an Ultimate Dreadnought wouldnt be able to intrude on the Dinghai Dragon Steeds magnetic field without being detected. Seeing that Song Wujiang had assured absolute confidentiality, Song Daijiang then relayed the information previously conveyed by Song Zhenjiang in full. Prime Ancestor, according to the information transferred by Zhenjiang from little Chi, he clearly stated that within the fog of the Chaotic Star Zone, there exists a black hole, and deep within the black hole, there is a Dominator Level Black Devourer King Beast! With these words, even someone as shrewd as Song Dingbang couldnt help but show a clear look of surprise on their face. Only Song Wujiang managed to keep his expression from showing any significant change. On the other side, Song Xingru urgently said: Is that true? Little Chi did mention that black hole when he went to the Chaotic Star Zone, and it was the Eagle Family that informed us about it. A Dominator Level Black Devourer King Beast, are you certain? Speaking, anger emerged on Song Xingrus face. How ruthless. They wanted to use that Black Devourer King Beast to trap and kill the direct descendants of our Song Family. We cannot let this go!! To Song Xingrus impulsive temper, Song Dingbang in the group chat couldnt help but give her a look of resignation. Lady Xingru, hold on, think about it. If the Eagle Family really discovered that Black Devourer King Beast, would they be so foolish as to casually release the information? The value of a Dominator Level Starry Sky Behemoth can almost match that of a Top Rank Metal Component. Even if the Eagle Familys power is far behind, they could entirely report this information to the Immortal Qin Dynasty. With an Eighth Rank Figure willing to intervene, the Eagle Family would easily receive a substantial reward. Listening to this, Song Xingru also came to understand; evidently, the Eagle Family had not discovered the existence of that Dominator Level Black Devourer King Beast before this. In that case, as long as the Black Devourer King Beast remained unexposed, the Song Family might be able to use this to their advantage. Ancestors, can we use the information about this Black Devourer King Beast to seek protection from an Eighth Rank Gate of the Immortal Qin? Song Tianhaos sudden suggestion illuminated the eyes of everyone in the group chat. It really seemed possible! Song Chi had already informed the family of what he had heard from Gary Frandy: that the Xian Qin Ying Family might intervene in the ultimate profits from the Yaohan Kingdoms pioneering war. However, for the Song Family to maintain all the acquired High Rank Resource Points was not easy. After all, Dominator Level powers couldnt just offer protection to anyone; each had only one slot for offering protection. Otherwise, if every Dominator Level power protected numerous resource points, what would there be left for the Ying Family to take? Now, with the information on the Dominator Level Black Devourer King Beast, it might indeed be possible to facilitate this. However, Song Wujiang didnt respond immediately but simply said quietly: Alright, everyone should sign a confidentiality agreement. This matter must not be leaked. As for what Tianhao has suggested, well see later! ... Song Chi was unaware of the events unfolding within the familys fleets. After having reported his message, he completely relaxed. The matter related to the Dominator Level Black Devourer King Beast would be dealt with by the elders of the family. Now, his entire focus had shifted to that Supreme Quality Black Strange Object from the Starry Sea. Chapter 796 - 418 Black Ultimate Black Hole Evolution Chapter 796: Chapter 418: Black Ultimate [Black Hole Evolution Layer]_3 Chapter 796: Chapter 418: Black Ultimate [Black Hole Evolution Layer]_3 After returning to Green Moon Manor, he immediately entered the Ruins Market. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis gaze converged, and a properties panel quickly popped up in front of him. [Strange Object: Black Hole Evolution Stone] [Quality: Black] [Convertible: {Black Hole Evolution Layer}] [Note: A small black hole nurtured for a million years finally evolved into a Strange Object of Supreme Black Quality.] When Song Chi saw the Convertible section with the words {Black Hole Evolution Layer}, he swore it was the happiest moment since he became the Master of Zhu Tian Ruins Market, and it wouldnt be an exaggeration to say he was ecstatic. What could be more exciting than having something you put so much effort into acquiring convert into the most valuable warship component? He desperately suppressed the excitement in his heart and shifted his gaze to the attributes of that warship component. Soon, a fresh properties panel emerged. Black Hole Evolution Layer lv0 Quality: Black Trait 1: Black Hole: Energy Devouring Trait 2: Black Hole: Collapse Trait 3: Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion Trait 4: Black Hole Evolution Layer Trait 5: Black Hole Domain Trait 6: The warship equipped with this would subtly be influenced by the Black Hole Energy, gradually enhancing the ruggedness of the warships hull over time Consumption: 50/s Effect: Engine energy supply efficiency of the equipped warship increases by 100%. No need for charge and buffer Upgrade Requirement: 50 Floating Land Origin Threads (Zero Rank), 5000 Spectral Energy Points, Black Hole Dense Stone Note: This component occupies 6 slots {Black Hole: Energy Devouring: The equipped warship gains the Devouring trait, can continuously absorb, devour, and store external energy, converting it into special Black Hole Energy. When attacked by entities of the same rank or lower, it indifferently devours half of their might, reducing damage by 50%. Current Black Hole Energy Pool (0/10)} {Black Hole: Collapse: Binds to an attack turret of the equipped warship. Once successfully bound, the turret gains the Collapse trait, each shot will carry a space collapse effect, dealing high intensity damage to the hit unit. (Note: Each activation of the collapse effect consumes 1 Black Hole Energy Point)} {Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion: Compresses certain points of Black Hole Energy into a singularity, which can be gathered above a designated turret. The next attack from this turret will carry the singularity, which upon hitting the target, will rapidly explode into a miniature black hole obliterating everything nearby, the annihilating might depends on the consumed Black Hole Energy Points, buffer time 5 years.} {Black Hole Evolution Layer: Adds an extra special evolution layer to the exterior warship armor of the equipped warship, equivalent to the second layer of the warships hull armor, defensive strength identical to the warships equipped hull armor. When the warships hull armor quality exceeds this component, this trait wont be effective.} {Black Hole Domain: Consumes all Black Hole Energy to derive a Black Hole Domain around the warship, which can absorb all external energy. During the domains duration, the warship remains in an Absolutely Invincible state. Duration depends on the consumed Black Hole Energy, not less than 1s and not more than 10s,Cooldown time 10 years.} This Black Hole Evolution Layer component is by far the longest attribute warship component Song Chi has seen. However, whats gratifying is that the power of this component indeed matches its length. It is not just a hull armor component, but a special type of component, more specifically, a domain-type component. Although none of its six traits are superfluous, each one is extremely powerful. Undoubtedly, the trait Black Hole Domain is its most powerful feature. For this, Song Chi wasnt particularly concerned since there was still room for domain-type components on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and this component could be equipped at any time. Once successfully equipped, the combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would surely leap forward significantly, not to mention anything else, just the double-layer hull armor and the additional 50% damage reduction alone would push the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong far ahead on the path of tank warships. Moreover, aside from defense, its augmentation in the attack aspect is equally strong, with Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion definitely being an ultimate move. To obliterate everything nearby by forming a black hole, as long as the invested Black Hole Energy is sufficient, Song Chi guessed that even Sixth Rank Species might face a considerable threat. The only pity was the long cooldown of this trait and being a constant trait. Even with the Speed trait reduction, there is still a 1-year cooldown. Additionally, the enhancement of this component required Black Hole Dense Stone, a special resource known to be extremely rare, according to Song Chi. PS: How about this component? PS2: If fellow readers have any novel ideas for warship components, feel free to share. If appropriate, we might adopt them. Just like previously when a reader proposed the [Eternal Flame Hibernation Chamber], which is quite good, and might appear later on. Chapter 797 - 419 The Ruins Market Reopens - Sixth Rank Chapter 797: Chapter 419: The Ruins Market Reopens C Sixth Rank [Moon Spring] Chapter 797: Chapter 419: The Ruins Market Reopens C Sixth Rank [Moon Spring] Family Merit Hall, 71st floor. With Song Chis current wealth, reaching above the 70th floor was naturally quite effortless, but to his disappointment, he never came across Black Hole Dense Stone, this type of special resource. Too lazy to continue checking floor by floor, he directly inquired with the clan member responsible for the exchanges on this floor. The status of someone working above the 70th floor in the Merit Hall could not possibly be low; they generally knew about all sorts of special resources. Song Chi had not been holding much hope, but the other partys response gave him quite a pleasant surprise. Black Hole Dense Stone, I remember we do have some, although this material is one of the top rank materials for enhancing the structural strength of ordinary starships. Just a trace added to a regular starship can greatly increase its durability, so this material is mostly controlled by the familys starship manufacturing department! This answer surprised Song Chi somewhat, but still, he quickly expressed his gratitude and immediately summoned his warship to rush to the Interstellar Manufacturing Base. ... The First Starship Manufacturing Base on Dragon Spine, located on the west side of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, was not far away. As another important department under the jurisdiction of the Internal Affairs Hall, the First Starship Manufacturing Base on Dragon Spine not only handled the manufacture of the familys transport class starships but also included Scout Class Shuttles. Because every year, the members of the family who awakened required binding to standardized shuttles from here. Just as Song Chi arrived above the base, this years newly awakened family members were orderly carrying out the binding of their own flagships. Looking down from the Vault of Heaven at those neatly lined up formations, seeing the uniform excitement and anticipation on every young man and womans face, Song Chi seemed to see himself from over seventy years ago. Before he realized it, he had awakened the Seed of Torch for over seventy years, and now had become the captain of a Zhulu Warship, also a genuine high-ranking official in the family. Reflecting, Song Chi controlled his warship as it descended, landing in the Interstellar Manufacturing Base under the curious gazes of tens of thousands of successfully awakened clan members, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong descended. Seventh Prince! Because they had already been informed in advance, the head of the starship manufacturing department approached proactively with quite a few people to greet him. Song Chi nodded, chatting with the other party while glancing at the clan members queuing to bind their shuttles in the distance, he asked: Are there any members with excellent talent this year? Hearing this, the stout and burly department head replied with a smile: Your Highness, indeed, there are a few promising talents! One with an Orange Fire Seed, three with Purple Fire Seeds. Oh? Song Chi hummed softly in response, and then asked: Are there any from the collateral families among these four? Two of those with Purple Fire Seeds are from the collateral branches. Song Chi pondered for a moment before saying: I wont overstep my bounds with people from other veins, lest it be said that Im poaching on behalf of the Tenth Direct Vein. Bring the little fellow from the collateral branch over. Yes! In a side hall of the starship base, two somewhat nervous young men and women were brought in successively. Upon seeing Song Chi sitting at the upper end of the side hall, the two newly awakened family members bowed respectfully. Song An (Song Qian), weve met Your Highness! The base staff member who had led them here had already informed them of Song Chis identity and emphatically warned them not to anger His Highness Song Chi, so at the moment the two were somewhat restrained. Dont be nervous, calling you here is just to inquire about some everyday matters. After speaking, he began to ask the two about these everyday affairs. Eventually, he learned that Song An and Song Qians parents were both Torch Ship Captains of Second Rank from the collateral lines, starting off rather high. In addition, he found out that Song Ans father was actually a well-known fierce member of the collateral lines; Song An was seemingly restrained, but in his words and between the lines, his aggressive nature was something he could hardly conceal. In response, Song Chi was not put off; instead, he was quite optimistic. Aggressiveness, strictly speaking, in the Era of the Starry Seas, this nature was the most commended and was among the types of captains most likely to rise swiftly. After a series of everyday inquiries, he took out several orbs of light from the Ancestral Torch. Among them were four Purple Components, six Blue Components, and a significant quantity of Low Rank Floating Land Origin, which he divided equally between the two. Seeing the obvious surprise in their eyes, yet the reluctance to reach out, Song Chi said softly: Take them, consider them an investment from me, in the hope that you both will ride the wind and break the waves, and one day become pillars of the Song Family! Song An (Song Qian), we thank Your Highness, we will give it our all to not let you down, to not let the family down. ... Seventh Prince, I thank Your Highness on behalf of the young ones from our family. The department head of the Starship Manufacturing Department, who had witnessed the scene first-hand, expressed his heartfelt thanks to Song Chi after the two left. Once upon a time, he too was such a youth full of hope, but since he had only average talent and other than the initial funds provided by the family, he received no other early investments. Nevertheless, relying on the initial funds from the family, he too became a Cruiser Captain. Because of this, he knew very well the importance of initial investments for a newly awakened captain, and over the years, he also occasionally invested in new generations of the family. For these veteran captains, these investments might not amount to much, but for the new generation of the family, it could be the key to a meteoric rise. Song Chi shook his head. Its merely within my power! Chapter 798 - 419 The Ruins Market Reopens - Sixth Rank Chapter 798: Chapter 419: The Ruins Market Reopens C Sixth Rank [Moon Spring] _2 Chapter 798: Chapter 419: The Ruins Market Reopens C Sixth Rank [Moon Spring] _2 Right, about the Black Hole Dense Stone... Due to a rather favorable impression, when Song Chi mentioned the Black Hole Dense Stone, this robust-built minister did not digress. This resource, we do have some in our department, but your Highness knows how vital this resource is for ordinary starships, so we cant spare much. After continued bargaining, Song Chi exchanged 100 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin for 700 standard Black Hole Dense Stones. After obtaining these 700 Black Hole Dense Stones, Song Chi immediately began to enhance the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component. Eventually, it took another 630 Black Hole Dense Stones and 340 Titanium Crystals to enhance the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] to LV30. Once he reached Third Rank, the changes in this components attributes were not so significant. Besides the basic effect of engine energy supply efficiency enhancement from 100% to 160%. The only other change observed was in the Black Hole: Energy Devouring features Black Hole Energy Pool; what were originally (10/10) energy pools had now reached (10/300), and it would not be long before these were filled. As for the damage reduction, it remained at 50%, with no other changes. The last feature, Black Hole: Collapse, had changed in its requirements to trigger the collapse effect. The consumption of Black Hole Energy per occurrence had changed from 1 point to 1C30 points, which could be adjusted by the ship captains thoughts; the more the Black Hole Energy consumed, the mightier the collapse effect would become. For this feature, Song Chi had a simple planbind it to one of the secondary cannons and use the minimum energy cost of 1 point to achieve the largest scale of damage when encountering large groups of enemies. If facing an enemy with astonishing individual combat power, bind it to the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] super main cannon and use the maximum Black Hole Energy consumption combined with the Twin Bead Arrow feature, striving to inflict the maximum damage in a single strikeperfection itself. Unfortunately, the last two features Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion and Black Hole Domain remained constant and did not change with the components enhancement. Moreover, with this component loaded, Song Chi could feel the gradual enhancement of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull, albeit small, yet a cumulative increase over time would certainly astonish everyone. Later, while waiting for detailed intelligence about the Chaotic Star Field collected by the Foreign Affairs Department of his family, and waiting for the complete cooldown of all features of the warship, Song Chi once again initiated several market trades in the Ruin Market. This day, the Ruin Market trade resumed. The Dark Night Elf had still not brought up the topic of Moon Spring, but Song Chi took the initiative to inquire using the Sound of Law. Regarding the Moon Spring, has your tribe behind considered it already? Hearing this, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf first bowed, then replied with some difficulty, Your Highness, the main matriarch of our clan has been in seclusion; please allow me to urge the elders once more! After speaking, she returned to the inn and quickly left the market. Half an hour later, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf returned. This time, she finally brought good news. At the Oddity Exchange Shop, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf respectfully said, Great Lord of the Ruins Market, our main matriarch has emerged from seclusion and has personally agreed to this matter! Saying this, she took two jade boxes from her storage belt. Using the Power of Ruins Market Law, Song Chi quickly ascertained the specific items inside the two jade boxes. One contained a Fifth Rank Moon Spring and the other a Sixth Rank Moon Spring. The Fifth Rank Moon Spring could extend life by 100 years, and also allowed Torch Ship Captains of Fifth Rank and below to immediately complete the cooldown of the Seed of Torch. The Sixth Rank Moon Spring could extend life by 400 years and allowed Torch Ship Captains of Sixth Rank and below to instantly complete the cooldown of the Seed of Torch. Strictly speaking, for Torch Human Civilization, just the Sixth Rank Moon Spring alone would be equivalent to a Silver Legendary Oddity. And for the races of the Starry Sea, adding a Fifth Rank Moon Spring would be enough. Thus, Song Chis reply was quick. [Agreed!] With the trade complete, the two Moon Springs, lifted by the invisible Power of Law, were quickly delivered into Song Chis hands, while the [Ruin Market Projection Rank], already handed over to the Dark Night Elf, officially took effect, which, for many years to come, would enable her to summon the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens to assist whenever desired. However, after this, an unexpected event occurred that greatly surprised Song Chi. He had thought that bringing out two high-quality Moon Springs would be the largest gesture from the Dark Night Elf Clan, yet what followed was a direct shift of focus to the Gold Oddity [Book of Spirit Language] that had just been placed in the Oddity Exchange Shop not long ago. Lord of the Ruins Market, how would you like to trade this Book of Spirit Language Oddity? After a brief moment of astonishment, Song Chis thoughts whirled, and he quickly responded: Quite simply, a barter trade. Barter trade, then... The Fourth Rank female dark elf muttered softly and then bowed again. Understood, my lord, please wait a moment! With that, she left the market through the inn once more. In the free stall area of the Ruins Market, Song Chi strolled slowly among the various stalls, deep in thought. Could it be that the Dark Night Elf Clan has another surprise for me? He didnt voice this thought aloud but mused silently to himself, anticipation nonetheless genuine. In the Divine Country, within the Dark Night Forest. Known as a primeval forest that is famed within the Divine Country, the Dark Night Forest is home to countless races, but the undoubted supreme race is the Dark Night Elf Clan. In the northern part of the Dark Night Forest is the New Moon Tribe. As one of the five great tribes of the Dark Night Elves in the Dark Night Forest, the New Moon Tribe had thrived for tens of thousands of years. In the New Moon Elf Temple, at this moment, the New Moon Matriarch and the group of New Moon elders were all present when a Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf suddenly appeared in the middle of the temple. However, seeing this scene, the tribal leaders showed no surprise but rather full of anticipation. How did it go? The New Moon Matriarch, enshrouded in the swirling power of dominion, spoke up. The Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf knelt on one knee and respectfully reported: Responding to the Matriarch, the Ruins Market Projection Rank has officially been unsealed; we can now activate this token at any time to summon the projection of the Ruins Market Lord. Additionally, the Lord of the Ruins Market requests for a barter trade for the Book of Spirit Language Oddity. Hearing this, the faces of the elves in the temple brightened up, they exchanged glances, and the New Moon Matriarch was the first to speak: Lets vote by a show of hands, those in favor of trading the Oddity, raise your hands. After she finished speaking, the whole temple was silent for a while until an elderly Sixth Rank female Dark Night Elf was the first to raise her hand. With her taking the lead, many other elders quickly raised their hands as well. Eventually, the hands raised by the Dark Night Elf elders surpassed seventy percent of the temples occupants. Seeing the outcome, the New Moon Matriarch hesitated no longer, her hands rapidly manipulating the dark night light, and soon, a mini stele radiating blinding golden light appeared. This mini stele was handed to the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf. Go, exchange this Wondrous Oddity for the Book of Spirit Language... As she spoke, the New Moon Matriarch paused, then pulled out another item from her person. After handing it over, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf vanished once more from the temple. Seeing that the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf had entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, some worried voices of the Dark Night Elf elders echoed in the temple. Matriarch, directly taking out that Divine Country Mission Stele, wont it arouse the greed of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Master, considering its a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity! No sooner had these words been spoken than the piercing gaze of the New Moon Matriarch in the center of the temple suddenly turned towards the elder who had spoken. If you were worried, why didnt you speak earlier? The person has already entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, what use is there in saying these things now? With that said, no other Dark Night Elf elders dared to say anything more. Chapter 799 - 420 Gold Divine Country Mission Platform Chapter 799: Chapter 420: Gold [Divine Country Mission Platform] Chapter 799: Chapter 420: Gold [Divine Country Mission Platform] Zhu Tian Ruins Market, free stall area. After the Fourth-Rank Dark Night Elf returned, Song Chi immediately shifted most of his attention to her. After all, she might possibly be carrying a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. Just like before in the Oddity Exchange Shop, the Fourth-Rank Dark Night Elf didnt play any tricks. As soon as she entered the shop, she directly took out the mini stele given to her by the New Moon Matriarch. Your Highness, this is the same rank Golden Oddity offered by our clan. It was a trophy gained by the second generations Main Mother after collaborating with the great Moon God to obliterate a foreign god. May I ask if it could be exchanged for the Book of Spirit Language? She was well aware that she couldnt possibly hide anything from such a great Dominator, so she directly brought out this Golden Oddity. With the Ruins Market Law power turning, Song Chi quickly received the attributes of this mini stele, shimmering with bright golden light. [Strange Object: Divine Country Mission Stele] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Divine Country Mission Platform}] [Note: The proud creation of a Seventh-Rank Peak Divine Spirit of the Divine Continent. Based on the advantages of its own material and the long-term nurturing by the Seventh-Rank Divine Power, it ultimately transformed into a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity.] ... The Marvel Attribute of this oddity isnt the focus; Song Chi was concerned with its shipboard component attributes. Divine Country Mission Platform lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Divine Country Mission System Feature 2: Divine Country Player Authentication Feature 3: Divine Country Player Team Certificate Feature 4: Divine Country Teleportation Feature 5: All-Seeing Eye of The Lord of the Divine Country Consumption: 100/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Once installed, the captain himself will automatically become the new Lord of the Divine Country, possessing the ability to control all features of this component. No need for charge and buffer Note: This component occupies 5 slot positions Upgrade Requirement: 40 strands of Zero-Rank Floating Land Origin, 4000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Void Stone {Divine Country Mission System: Once installed, the component will autonomously generate a brand new system wherein any lifeform that passes player authentication can issue and accept missions.} {Divine Country Player Authentication: Pay a certain price, or complete any task issued by the Ruins Market Lord to automatically complete player authentication.} {Divine Country Player Team Certificate: Complete a specified task issued by the Ruins Market Lord, and players will obtain a minimum-rank team certificate. The team established with this certificate will have great advantages on the Divine Country platform, including but not limited to reduced costs for issuing tasks, interdimensional exchanges among team members, and discounted Divine Country teleportation fees.} {Divine Country Teleportation: At a certain cost, teleport to other players worlds. After staying for a certain period, you will be sent back to your original world.} {All-Seeing Eye of The Lord of the Divine Country: The Lord of the Divine Country is all-knowing and omnipotent regarding everything on the mission platform.} After examining all the attributes of this component, Song Chi was stunned for a moment. He felt it was somewhat like the Main God Space in an infinite flow novel from his past life, and moreover, in this short period, he thought of multiple uses for it. Strictly speaking, this Golden Holy Domain Component hardly provided any enhancement to combat power, but its value could not be denied. Just the Starry Sea teleportation feature alone matched its value. However, at this moment there was no time for him to ponder further, as the Fourth-Rank Dark Night Elf was waiting for his reply. After a moment of contemplation, Song Chi sent his reply. [Not enough, this Wondrous Oddity provides no enhancement to combat power!] Hearing this, the Fourth-Rank Dark Night Elf wanted to say that although it didnt increase combat power, it was very much in line with the features of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, and if used properly, the oddity could attract a continuous stream of player users. Over time, the benefits it could bring would be considerable. But he also knew he had no right to haggle, so he promptly took out a completely new Sixth-Rank [Moon Spring]. Additionally, this [Moon Spring]; this is the highest offer that my clan can make! This time, Song Chi did not hesitate. [Agreed!] The [Book of Spirit Language] was soon delivered into the hands of the Fourth-Rank Dark Night Elf, and he, in turn, scooped up the [Divine Country Mission Stele] and the Sixth-Rank [Moon Spring], signifying the completion of the transaction. Free stall area. Upon getting the [Divine Country Mission Stele], Song Chi was somewhat conflicted about whether he should reveal this Golden Oddity during this transaction. But after some thought, he decided not to do so. The reason was simple: although the component could be effective just by being fitted in the Ruins Markets extra slot, to manifest its effects, it needed to be strengthened to at least the sixth rank, if not the seventh. Even though there were no explicit indications of the change in effects based on the different features in the attribute introduction, the impact of the different ranks would not be small. Take the Divine Country Teleportation feature for example: to be able to transport beings across the Endless Star Sea from one Floating Land to another and ignore the Floating Land Shield of the destination, could a mere Zero-Rank [Divine Country Mission Platform] achieve that? Song Chi was not sure about this. Perhaps it was achievable but would undoubtedly require stringent conditions, the foremost being that the two Floating Lands must not be too far apart. Just this one condition would make the Divine Country Teleportation feature almost ineffective. Only by strengthening it to the Fifth Rank or Sixth Rank would the teleportation distance of this Divine Country component increase to tens or even hundreds of billions of light-years, thus reducing the restrictions significantly. And to strengthen this component to the Sixth Rank, a significant amount of Void Stones were needed, which he currently did not have enough of. Chapter 800 - 420 Gold Divine Country Mission Platform_2 Chapter 800: Chapter 420: Gold [Divine Country Mission Platform]_2 Chapter 800: Chapter 420: Gold [Divine Country Mission Platform]_2 Based on this, Song Chi still decided to wait until there were enough Space Stones, wait until that component was enhanced to the Sixth Rank Level, and then present it before all the Alien Races. Additionally, as for the commission taken from each task, he also needed to consider it carefully, taking too much would make the task issuers suffer a loss, and taking too little meant he himself wouldnt earn much. Time flowed, and this transaction at the Ruins Market finally came to an end. Song Chi stayed behind at the Ruins Market to carefully tally up the profits from this transaction, then he made another trip to the Family Merit Hall. This time, he wasnt looking for Black Hole Dense Stone but for Space Stone, a special spatial resource. Regrettably, his clan didnt have much reserve of Space Stones either, only enough to allow Song Chi to enhance the Divine Country Mission Platform component to the Second Rank. Given this, Song Chi contacted the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower and Shen Youran individually with the Shaking Light Star Rank and Yang Concentric Medallion, as he had no choice but to seek help from outside now. Currently, the Torch Ship Captains from the Duchy were mostly with their fleets heading to the Chaotic Star Field. It was virtually impossible to figure out a solution from the side of the Chenxing Yang Continent, leaving only the more influential Shaking Light Star Tower and the Northern Sphere Heavenly King Manor as options. Shaking Light Star Rank group chat, with the message sent by Song Chi, the replies from all members were quick. Third Rank Corpse Dog: Both Black Hole Dense Stone and Space Stone, Waking of Insects, have you acquired some high-quality component again? 32nd Rank Waking of Insects: Got lucky, got hold of a Golden Component. 16th Rank Lan Cang: Dude, didnt you just exchange for that Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield not long ago? Rich guy, nice! 32nd Rank Waking of Insects: Stop it, it was just good luck, cant really cope with being a tycoon! 17th Rank Yulong: @32nd Rank Waking of Insects, sister here has thousands of Black Hole Dense Stones, and can get some of those Space Stones too, but lets forget about things like the Floating Land Origin. How about doing a favor for your sister? 32nd Rank Waking of Insects: Sister Yulong, speak! 17th Rank Yulong: Ive got something to attend to in the next few days, could you act as a bodyguard for a few days and help look after a nephew of mine? Just for seven days, how about it? Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi frowned. 32nd Rank Waking of Insects: Where is your family, Sister Yulong? Ive accumulated ten days worth of real body logins, but if its too far away, Im afraid the travelling time alone wont be enough! 22nd Rank Red Fox: No need to worry about that, Sister Yulong is a bona fide lady of wealth. She has a High Rank targeted teleportation component on her warship that can directly transport you to Sheng Tang Dynasty. 32nd Rank Waking of Insects: Alright, no problem then. Third Rank Corpse Dog: @17th Rank Yulong, whats up, has the Changsun Family started scheming in secret again? If you need our help, just say the word; we at the Shaking Light Star Tower are not afraid of any Changsun Family! 17th Rank Yulong: Its okay, Uncle Corpse Dog. Just another principal lineage stirring up trouble, after all, this is a family matter. If we let our Shaking Light Star Tower get involved, Im afraid the old ancestor of the Changsun Family would not be pleased. 17th Rank Yulong: @32nd Rank Waking of Insects, Are you free now? If so, your sister will come to the Star Tower to pick you up. 32nd Rank Waking of Insects: Sure! ... Shaking Light Star Tower, logging onto stone platform. After a slight spatial fluctuation, Song Chis real body appeared in the Star Tower Great Hall. A sweep of his gaze, and Song Chi soon spotted the beautiful woman in a bright red dress in the main hall up ahead. Sister Yulong? Due to various reasons, Song Chi had not encountered Yulong at the Star Tower in previous meetings, so he didnt currently recognize this member who was quite lively in their group chats. The beautiful woman, with a smile gracing her face, nodded and said: Yes, all ready? Once Song Chi nodded, the two stepped out of the Star Towers grand doors. Soon, Yulong summoned her flagship, the Ultimate Zhulu Warship [Qinghe Yulong]. Song Chi followed her aboard this Zhulu Warship, which looked exceptionally distinguished just from its outward appearance. Without many words, once the [Qinghe Yulong] slowly rose above The Great Wall, Yulong quickly activated a special fixed-point teleportation component on the warship. Of course, this was not direct teleportation, but instead, she actively set a new teleportation coordinate point far behind The Civilization Great Wall. To bring Song Chi back, another teleportation would be needed. After setting this new teleportation point, the warships teleportation began. Far away, within the territory of the Sheng Tang Dynasty under the Immortal Qin Dynasty, in the eastern part of the dynasty, the Sneer Dragon Star Region. As one of the few immortal clans in the Sheng Tang Dynasty, the ancestral land of the Sneer Dragon Changsun Family was located atop the Sneer Dragon Floating Land in this Sneer Dragon Star Region. In the Floating Land Firmament of Sneer Dragon Floating Land, accompanied by a wave of spatial fluctuations, a Zhulu Warship materialized out of thin air. Inside the warship, Song Chis eyebrows raised as he saw that around the transportation drop point there were four warships: one battleship and three Zhulu Warships. The most important thing wasnt this; the key point was that Song Chi could tell these four warships were led by Yulongs [Qinghe Yulong], more like four loyal guards. As soon as [Qinghe Yulong] appeared, the four stably ensconced it in the center. Seeing Song Chis inquiring gaze, the beautiful woman Yulong softly explained, My sister now has the support of the Changsun Familys left principal lineage, and her status is quite good. Speaking, she also briefly introduced some information about the Changsun Family to Song Chi. So, what I need to be wary of is that right principal lineage? Song Chi asked proactively after listening. Yulong nodded gently. Yes, currently that right principal lineage is eyeing the top position in the familys current generation and my sisters legitimate son is a strong contender for that first rank. Song Chi understood these basic situations. According to Yulong, the right principal lineage of the Changsun Family was not weak; currently, there was a Seventh Rank Level Annihilation Starship Captain in the lineage, and their power was indeed greater than that of the left principal lineage. However, she also mentioned not to worry too much; the Torch, as one of the Four Great Empires, had rules that battleships could not be involved in any form of internal consumption, and this rule was equally valid among the immortal clans within the kingdom. In other words, the most he might have to face was trouble from a Zhulu Warship Captain of the same rank. With this assurance, Song Chi naturally had no more concerns. Moreover, this time, the person he needed to protect was a Cruiser Captain from Yulongs maternal family, the Cui Clan, named Cui Ze. The Cui Clan was also a first-class family in the Sheng Tang Dynasty, an immortal clan ten thousand years ago. Although it had declined, the clan still had multiple Ultimate Dreadnoughts at its disposal. This Cui Ze was the younger son of Yulongs brother and was now just over seventy, having not been promoted to Third Rank Cruiser Captain long ago. After clarifying these basic situations, the five warships also landed one after another on the Sneer Dragon Floating Land. As a Seventh Rank Level Starry Sea Floating Land, Sneer Dragon Floating Lands diameter was astonishing, and the repulsion and pressure Song Chi felt upon entering the Floating Land far exceeded his imagination. Fortunately, Yulong proactively applied a special buff to Song Chi, prompting Sneer Dragon Floating Land to actively remove its repulsion against him. Left principal lineage residence, Jade Plum Courtyard. As soon as Song Chi and Yulong entered the courtyard, an anxious voice came from inside. Auntie, youre finally back. Please let me go out for a while; staying in the Jade Plum Courtyard all the time is so boring. The voice was that of Cui Ze. Chapter 801 - 421: 100,000-Year Grand Anniversary As his voice trailed off, a man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, nearly eight feet tall, appeared within their line of sight. This man was none other than Cui Ze, the youngest son of the current Family Head of the Cui from Qinghe. His arrival at the Sneer Dragon Floating Land was not for leisure, but rather to check on the place in advance, as the old patriarch of the Zhangsun Family was soon to celebrate his grand birthday. Speaking of the old patriarch of the Zhangsun Family, his name was Zhangsun Wuyong. He was not the Annihilation Starship Captain of the Right Principal Lineage but rather the true progenitor of the Zhangsun clan who had ascended to the status of an Eighth-Rank Torch Ship Captain tens of thousands of years ago, forming the foundational strength that made the Changsun Family an Eighth Rank powerhouse. The Sheng Tang Dynasty, why is it called a dynasty rather than a kingdom like the Yaohan Kingdom and the Frandy Kingdom? The reason is simple: there is a distinction between kingdoms, as kingdoms like the Yaohan Kingdom and the Frandy Kingdom, which were founded less than thirty thousand years ago and are governed by the highest-ranking officials being Seventh-Order Annihilation Starship Captains, can only claim themselves as kingdoms. However, a dynastic state like the Sheng Tang Dynasty, which has been established for over one hundred thousand years and within it resides an Eighth-Rank Torch Ship Captain, is entitled to be called a dynasty. Simply put, a kingdom that has an Eighth-Rank Torch Ship Captain can be called a dynasty. Cui Yulong did not pay much attention to her nephew, and after glaring fiercely at him, she quickly introduced Song Chi and instructed Cui Ze that he could wander around but had to listen to Song Chi. If he couldn''t do that, then he should stay put in the Jade Plum Courtyard. After speaking, Cui Yulong called out to Song Chi again. Once the two reached a corner, she waved her hand to form a layer of Spectral Energy isolation screen around them, and while taking out all the Black Hole Dense Stones from a special spatial bracelet, she softly spoke to Song Chi, "These are Black Hole Dense Stones. The Void Stones are still in the family''s secret vault, and we''ll need to wait a few more days. Also, our ancestor''s big celebration is coming up soon, and I''ll be very busy these next few days. I''m entrusting little Ze to you." After finishing her words, Cui Yulong turned to leave, evidently having many things to attend to. However, Song Chi asked one last question. "Sister Yulong, if those people from the Right Principal Lineage purposefully cause trouble, what extents can I go to here?" His question was straightforwardwhether he could act lethally if necessary. Cui Yulong''s reply was simple too. "Just avoid fatalities, everything else is negotiable!" Having received this response, Song Chi nodded, now clear on what measures he could take. Cui Yulong soon left, with numerous tasks still demanding her attention. The Right Principal Lineage was likely targeting Cui Ze to disrupt her calculations, hoping to make her err during the upcoming celebration preparations so they could crush her decisively. This event was marking the grand one-hundred-thousand-year celebration of the old ancestor of the Zhangsun Family. Not only the Sheng Tang Dynasty, but numerous surrounding kingdoms would send a significant number of delegations to congratulate, as the stakes were extremely high. Should any mistakes emerge because of disarray under such circumstances, the entire image of the Zhangsun clan would be tarnished, impacting all the family lineages, including that of Cui Yulong''s legitimate son. "Waking of Insects big brother, let''s go, I promise to follow your lead!" While Cui Ze was somewhat restless, he was clear-headed about certain matters and knew that his aunt was concerned for his safety, hence he showed no signs of defiance. Song Chi glanced at him but showed no intention of moving. "Let''s go tomorrow; I have some matters to handle today." Upon hearing this, Cui Ze''s expression soured as he was about to say something, but Song Chi, beating him to it, continued, "Also, call me Waking of Insects big brothersince when am I your big brother!" ... In an Underground Warship Summoning Room of the Jade Plum Courtyard, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was quietly docked. In the Main Control Room, Song Chi, holding a pile of Black Hole Dense Stones, commenced the second phase of enhancement for the "Black Hole Evolution Layer" component. With over a thousand Black Hole Evolution Stones at his disposal, the black-colored quality component had finally been enhanced to Lv50. Beyond the Fifth Rank, the attributes of the component had significantly increased. The Black Hole Energy Pool had evolved from a Third Rank''s 300/300 to 3000/3000. In addition, the energy consumed by the "Black Hole: Collapse" feature had skyrocketed from 1?30 to 1?300, with its collapsing effect''s maximum might far surpassing that of the Third Rank. Lastly, the component boosted the energy supply efficiency of the shipborne engine from 160% to 200%. With these enhancements, the Cang Qiong had reached the limits of its current capability, giving Song Chi added confidence for any potential troubles in the coming days. As time passed, the next day swiftly arrived. Just after dawn, Cui Ze pulled Song Chi out of the Jade Plum Courtyard. Seeing the excitement on his face, Song Chi could understand his feelings. Although the Cui Family from the Qinghe Starfield was considered prominent, they paled in comparison to the present Zhangsun Family. If the Qinghe Star Region was equivalent to a county town from a previous life, then the Sneer Dragon Star Region would be the provincial capital, with the Sneer Dragon Floating Land being the very center of this thriving metropolis, incomparable in prosperity. Thus, like anyone transitioning from a county to a provincial capital in a previous life, one would inherently have all sorts of curiosity, especially now when the Sneer Dragon Floating Land was at its busiest in tens of thousands of years due to the grand celebration of the Zhangsun family ancestor. Sneer Dragon City, located within the Sneer Dragon Floating Land, had always been an open city even on regular days, bustling with activity, but during this period, it reached the peak of its opulence. After traversing several short-range Star Gates set above the Floating Land, the high-ranking floating airship from the Left Principal Lineage arrived at Sneer Dragon City. Chapter 802 - 421: The Great Longevity of 100,000 Years_2 Gazing down from above, even Song Chi could not help but feel a touch of awe in his eyes. Compared to the open areas atop the Floating Land of the Frandy Kingdom''s Chiyang, Sneer Dragon City was clearly more breathtaking. But thinking about it, that made senseafter all, it was the ancestral land of an Eighth Rank Gate. Compared to the fleeting astonishment in Song Chi''s eyes, Cui Ze''s reaction was much more exaggerated. Upon seeing the Sneer Dragon City with a population of over a billion, his face stayed flushed with excitement. To this, Song Chi did not say much. He never forgot that he was merely here to act as a bodyguard, not to truly command the noble young master at his side as casually as Cui Yulong had claimed. If he took that seriously, he would be making a grave mistake. No matter what, Cui Ze was still the youngest son of the current head of a Pseudo-Immortal Family, so did you really think he would accommodate you in everything? Knowing full well that saying more would only breed resentment, Song Chi tried to speak less and simply followed silently, ensuring the young man''s safety for the following days. Thinking this, Song Chi''s thoughts shifted, and he summoned forth the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon of Fifth Rank Level. The Fire-breathing Flame Dragon had been transferred from the Prime Ancestor, who, after their trip to the Northern Dome Star Domain, had refused to take it back, so it remained with Song Chi. At Song Chi''s command, the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon transformed into a palm-sized miniature form and finally landed gently on Cui Ze''s shoulder. If the eldest grandson of the Right Principal Lineage deliberately sought trouble, a single Fifth Rank Fire-breathing Flame Dragon would not be much use, but it was still a deterrent. If it could intimidate the other party even slightly, it would be beneficial, avoiding much trouble. Subsequently, Song Chi added a Plasma Shield to both Cui Ze and the miniature Fire-breathing Flame Dragon. The Shield was invisible when not triggered, not drawing attention. Lastly, he applied one to himself as a precaution. As one of the subjects of these subtle changes, Cui Ze naturally sensed them. He turned to look at Song Chi, who had offered no explanation, but did not say much. Instead, he reached out to stroke the miniature Fire-breathing Flame Dragon on his right shoulder. Upon entering Sneer Dragon City, Cui Ze turned into a curious lad, constantly looking around on both sides of the street. In response, Song Chi stood quietly in the middle of the street, his gaze never straying from the young man. Meanwhile, with the powerful capturing ability of his Double Pupils, he also surveyed everything around the street from the corner of his eye. In a short time, he noticed quite a few situations. For example, individuals brimming with a bloodthirsty aura who could either be human traffickers or captains of Star Thieves. Or those with shifting gazes, murmuring to themselves, likely spies from certain powers. And also low-rank captains with special Talent Abilities, picking pockets on the street. For all these, Song Chi did not pay attention. His task at hand was singular, and that was to protect Cui Ze. After wandering the endless streets for several hours, the excitement in Cui Ze''s eyes gradually subsided. Then, turning his gaze, he quickly entered a shop. [Sneer Dragon Shop]! Looking at the four bold characters on the sign, Song Chi pondered for a moment, but nonetheless followed Cui Ze into this very large shop. Just like its refined signboard, the interior decor of the Sneer Dragon Shop was exceedingly luxurious. A large number of exquisite crystal cabinets were neatly placed throughout the shop''s first floor, as far as the eye could see. Floating Land Origin Starry Sea Oddity Mineral Resources Titanium Crystal Frontier-Level Drones ... All kinds of items were available in abundance. Spotting these, Song Chi also became quite interested. While Cui Ze browsed through the various crystal cabinets, he turned to a serving maid at his side and said: "Does the shop have any Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts for sale? Also, are there any Black Hole Dense Stones, Void Stones, Fifth Rank Void Crystals, or other such resources?" He did not inquire about the Intelligent Brain, as it was a forbidden item officially banned by the Four Great Super Empires of Torch Humanity. Such a device was unobtainable in the Torch Human Civilization Territory, at best available through private transactions. It would definitely not be found in a legitimate shop. Perhaps startled by the items listed by Song Chi, the serving maid took several seconds before hastily replying: "Esteemed guest, I am unaware of such high-grade items. Please wait a moment!" Soon after, an elder claiming to be the shop''s Manager came downstairs from the second floor. Upon reaching Song Chi, the elder first greeted him with a smile, then softly explained that the items mentioned by Song Chi were all High Rank goods and required going upstairs for a detailed discussion. However, Song Chi paid no attention to the other party, instead turning to look at Cui Ze, who still lingered on the first floor. Unless it was at Jade Plum Courtyard, he wouldn''t let Cui Ze leave his sight these past few days. After all, as a super sect with a longstanding inheritance, if they were to act, the methods they could employ were far too numerous. Song Chi only trusted his own double pupils. Ten minutes later, following Cui Ze as he finished browsing the first floor, they then ascended to the second floor together. Interestingly, upon reaching the second floor, the elderly man radiating the aura of a fourth-rank guidance technique indicated he needed to enter a secret room on the second floor. In response, Song Chi looked at the other party with a smile that wasn''t quite a smile and said, "If you have it, bring it out now, and I will make an offer. Let''s skip all the unnecessary talk." The old man frowned deeply, swept Song Chi with a serious gaze, and without further ado, turned away and left. It wasn''t until Song Chi and his companion were about to descend the stairs that the elderly man appeared again. This time, however, he held several items in his hand. These included a fifth rank level Star Devouring Vine heart and two fifth rank level Void Crystals. Upon seeing these three items, Song Chi turned to look at Cui Ze beside him. "Care to join me in taking a look?" "Sure!" Cui Ze''s response was quick and straightforward. He was aware of his aunt''s membership in the Shaking Light Star Tower and could roughly guess Song Chi''s background. Moreover, he had always found Song Chi''s attitude to be very agreeable, so naturally, he wouldn''t spoil Song Chi''s interest. In a secluded room on the second floor, the three of them entered one after another. The next second, the old man gently pressed a button, and immediately a light screen arose between Song Chi and Cui Ze, evidently intending to separate the two. Song Chi reacted quickly, swiftly pulling Cui Ze to his side, thus preventing the isolating light screen from separating them. "Sir, this is against the rules!" On the other side, the old man''s expression darkened, and a fourth-rank aura flickered around him, seemingly with a threatening intent. Song Chi''s expression remained unchanged. "What rules are we breaking? We came together, are you saying that your establishment mandates that only one person can make purchases at a time?" "You..." A flash of coldness crossed the elder''s face, but it seemed he thought of something else and did not continue to argue, although his subsequent pricing proved interesting. For the fifth rank Star Devouring Vine heart, the asking price was fifty strands of fifth rank Floating Land Origin. For a fifth rank Void Crystal, the cost was three strands of sixth rank Floating Land Origin each. This price was already three times the regular market rate, clearly trying to gouge them after his prior scheme failed. Naturally, Song Chi would not be such an easy mark. The two parties parted ways, less than pleased. After leaving the Sneer Dragon Shop, Cui Ze took the initiative to approach Song Chi. "Waking of Insects Brother, do you need fifth rank Void Crystals?" Song Chi raised an eyebrow. "Oh? You have some?" No sooner had he spoken than he saw Cui Ze take out three fifth rank Void Crystals. "I obtained these by chance during an expedition in the Alien Star Domain. They aren''t of much use to me, but I''m not looking for sixth rank Floating Land Origin in exchange." Hearing this, Song Chi pondered for a moment, then asked, "Are you following the path of the Law of Light?" With the powerful capturing ability of his double pupils, he could faintly see the power of the Law of Light flitting inside the other person. Once Cui Ze confirmed, he took out five Law Fruits of light from his person. "Five Fruits of the Law of Light, as long as the Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light is below 1%, can collectively boost the Comprehension Degree by 0.3%." "Deal!" Chapter 803 422: Zhangsun Wu Although Qinghe Cui''s family also had special resources to enhance the Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light, it did not conflict with the [Law Fruit] of Light. Including these five [Law Fruits] of Light, Cui Ze figured he could raise his comprehension of the Law of Light to a degree close to 1% over the next few years, which would also make him somewhat of a small prodigy. As for Song Chi, he was equally satisfied. Including these three Fifth Rank Void Crystals, he had four in his possession, drawing ever closer to enhancing the [Chicang''s No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] component to Sixth Rank. In the days that followed, thanks to Song Chi''s almost constant oversight, time passed by peacefully for three days. On the fourth day, Cui Ze took out a special nameplate from his person; one could see the characters "Dragon-Tiger" inscribed on it. It wasn''t until Cui Ze explained that Song Chi learned it was an entry token for an arena called "Dragon-Tiger." Reportedly, it was even given by Cui Ze''s cousin, the exceptionally talented legitimate son, Cui Yulong. "How about it, big brother Waking of Insects, shall we go take a look?" "I heard that there are gambling bouts in that Dragon-Tiger Arena. Every time you bet and win, you can get arena points which can be spent at the arena''s exclusive mall to purchase various rare items. My cousin said that this exclusive mall even has Seventh Rank Floating Land Origins and Silver Legend components. It seems to be a joint venture by the Zhangsun Family and several other immortal clans from the dynasties, and there are [Dragon-Tiger Arena] stores in other star domains of the dynasty." Upon hearing about Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin and Silver Legend components, Song Chi also became quite interested. The threshold for this Dragon-Tiger Arena was quite high; it was said that at least Third Rank Cruiser Captains and above, including Torch Ship Captains and their direct descendants had the privilege to enter. However, entry for the first time required an introduction from an internal member. Thanks to the entry token, the two were unimpeded and easily entered the arena. Upon entering the arena hall, the first impression for Song Chi and his companion was its sheer size, which was far greater than that of the Beast Fighting Hall in Zhendan Court. A quick glance around revealed that there were no fewer than a hundred combat platforms on just the first floor of the arena, each hosting a battle at that moment. Most of these were Starry Sea Alien Races, including the Eight-Armed Snake Demons, and Song Chi even saw more than a dozen platforms where the figures standing were Torch Ship Captains of Third Rank Level. The key was that these Torch Ship Captains'' fights were not mere light sparring, but actual battles to the death. Song Chi frowned slightly. Perhaps these Torch Ship Captains volunteered for combat, but he still felt an instinctive repulsion. In this era of the Shattered Starry Sea, endless conflicts raged between civilizations, with any carelessness potentially leading to extinction. Although he was always aware that where there is darkness, there must be light, he still instinctively detested the overt use of mutual slaughter as a business strategy. The two did not linger on the first floor for long, quickly heading underground. There were many levels beneath the arena. They went straight to the deepest part of the underground, the eighteenth floor, which had only five platforms, each hosting battles of uniformly Fourth Rank Species. What narrowed Song Chi''s eyes was that standing on the central platform were two figures in the Mythical Mecha Form of Zhulu Warships. Around the five combat platforms were special energy barriers forming array curtains that tightly contained the rampant clashing Powers of Laws within. Looking around at the spectator seats, dozens of men and women of noble birth and demeanor watched the scene with great interest. It was only when Song Chi and Cui Ze entered that these guests turned their gaze their way. Seeing two completely unfamiliar faces, a flicker of surprise crossed their expressions. Of course, Cui Ze was completely oblivious to this reaction, his face flushed with excitement as he approached several of the combat platforms, his blood boiling at the grandeur of the event. Soon, he headed to the betting area in front of several platforms and made his first bet. Cui Ze wagered 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. If he won, he would not only reclaim these 10 strands but also gain an additional 100 gladiator points. However, his luck was clearly not on his side, as the Fourth Rank Beast Clan he bet on ultimately lost. Naturally, he refused to accept this and quickly began to bet again. As for Song Chi, he didn''t join in but instead found a seat not too far away to sit and quietly watch Cui Ze place his bets. Time passed, and Cui Ze''s expression grew increasingly dismal. After several bets, he had won only once, losing Floating Land Origin nearly amounting to half his wealth. As a scion of a noble family and the young son of the family head, Cui Ze naturally carried considerable funds; this reflected the substantial amount of Floating Land Origin he had lost. Behind, Song Chi, who sat quietly in his chair, twitched his right ear slightly and soon heard footsteps approaching. The newcomer was a middle-aged man with a gentle smile, emanating a refined air. He walked up to Song Chi''s side and casually said: "Friend, aren''t you going to have a try? A little gamble is revitalizing; it''s the most popular activity in the Dragon-Tiger Arena. If you collect enough gladiator points, later you can exchange them for Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, Silver Legend components... including Fifth Rank Void Crystals." Chapter 804 422: Zhangsun Wu_2 Song Chi crossed his arms and provided no response. This neglectful attitude almost caused the smile on the face of the middle-aged man behind him to falter, and though he continued speaking, Song Chi did not listen to a single word. Eventually, the man could no longer maintain his composure and turned away with a dark expression on his face. Whether intentional or not, at this moment, a manager from the arena entered the eighteenth level and spoke up, "The arena has just received a new batch of creatures, including two Fourth Rank Level Eight-Armed Snake Demons, which will soon be brought to the eighteenth level. Please, esteemed guests, wait a moment." Upon hearing this, an unusual expression surfaced on the men and women throughout the eighteenth floor. What are Eight-Armed Snake Demons? They are among the top High Level species from the Starry Sea, with extraordinary talent and combat power that far surpasses the ordinary, not to mention that these were two Fourth Rank Level Eight-Armed Snake Demons. Clearly, this sudden announcement stirred excitement and curiosity among many. Cui Ze''s gaze sharpened as if he had made up his mind. Song Chi, who had been vigilant from the beginning, noticed the fleeting gleam in Cui Ze''s eyes. Out of kindness, he murmured a message to Cui Ze, "If you raise the stakes again, it will be difficult for you to leave the Dragon-Tiger Arena comfortably today, as for more specifics, you decide!" Song Chi''s words brought a struggle to Cui Ze''s eyes, which was quickly replaced by determination. Seeing this, Song Chi shook his head and said no more. The other party had made up their mind, and any further talk would only cause a backlash. It was better to remain silent, as debts were not a threat to one''s life. Later, when Cui Yulong got involved, he would surely discipline his nephew. The two Fourth Rank Level Eight-Armed Snake Demons were soon brought to one of the combat platforms, heightening the excitement on the eighteenth floor. As expected, Cui Ze bet all his assets. Initially, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon he bet on had the upper hand, but soon this advantage mysteriously vanished, and it was overwhelmingly suppressed by the other Eight-Armed Snake Demon. Cui Ze lost miserably, losing all his Floating Land Origin. Even then, Song Chi remained indifferent. That was until the Dragon-Tiger Arena introduced a lending clause and gradually persuaded Cui Ze to sign for the loan. Buzzing! Space Law swept by, and Song Chi, who had been quietly sitting at the back, suddenly disappeared, only to reappear next to Cui Ze. He gently reached out and firmly held Cui Ze''s right arm, which was about to press down his fingerprint. This abrupt intervention darkened the face of the man who set the betting pool. "Friend, this is the territory of the Dragon-Tiger Arena, and you''ve crossed the line!" As he spoke, a powerful Fourth Rank Life Breath erupted from him. Sensing the change on the eighteenth level, patrolling guards rushed in. Their presence was formidable, and they pointed their weapons at Song Chi in the center, as if ready to act at a word. Meanwhile, another group of men and women watched the scene with great interest. Among the crowd, a tall and thin man apologized, "Your Highness, my apologies for this scene. I will handle it immediately!" Saying this, the tall and thin man quickly approached Song Chi and the others. "What are you waiting for, he dared to create a disturbance in my Dragon-Tiger Arena, seize him!" ... "Your Highness, this Zhangsun Ying seems to be doing this deliberately, should we intervene?" "No need, that person is Cui Yulong''s guest from the Shaking Light Star Tower. If you think such childish tactics can hold him, you are hugely mistaken!" Compared to the intentionally exaggerated behavior of the tall and thin man, Zhangsun Ying, the man referred to as ''Your Highness'' obviously knew the truth but did not order his leading guard to act, instead waiting to see how the situation would unfold. Sure enough, following Zhangsun Ying''s reprimand, the Fourth Rank Torch Captain handling the bets and the numerous patrolling guards, with surging Spectral Energy, had no more reservations and tried to capture Song Chi. But before they could react, Song Chi''s figure vanished from the crowd again. A few meters away, Zhangsun Ying stiffened, a cold voice ringing in his ears, "Are you the mastermind? No... it seems not, with your Law of Thunder barely achieving Minor Accomplishment, you are far from qualified!" Upon hearing this chilling voice by his ear, Zhangsun Ying had already started activating the Law of Thunder within him. But before he could fully activate it, he felt extreme pain throughout his body, and a vast amount of Space Law enveloped him entirely. If he dared to move even slightly, this power of the Space Law would cause him indescribable pain. "So, is this all there is to it? If so, then your so-called Right Principal Lineage is deeply disappointing!" After swiftly subduing Zhangsun Ying, Song Chi''s traceless figure reappeared next to Cui Ze, and it was then that his icy voice echoed throughout the eighteenth level. Clap, clap, clap! Sharp clapping sounds came from outside the door, followed soon by a very symmetrical figure with a faint smile appearing in Song Chi''s view. "Zhangsun Wu!" Someone called out this person''s name. Instantly, serious expressions appeared on the faces of the men and women throughout the eighteenth level. This name was almost a legend in the Sheng Tang Dynasty. Zhangsun Wu, the fifth in the legitimate succession sequence of the Zhangsun Family, including the suspended number one spot, strictly speaking, he was the fourth among the younger generation of the Zhangsun Family. What did that mean? The Zhangsun Family, a giant clan with close to a hundred thousand years of legacy, has a population surpassing hundreds of billions. What concept is that? It meant that the awakening members of the Zhangsun Family every year surpassed a billion, and the younger generation referred here is not merely a billion a year but might be calculated every ten or even twenty years. In other words, this person was the fourth most talented monster among the tens of billions of the Zhangsun clan members, and even among the younger generation of the entire Sheng Tang Dynasty, he was ranked in the top twenty. "So, are you the mastermind behind this incident?" Unlike most people on the eighteenth floor, Song Chi remained exceptionally calm. He cared not for any Eighth Rank clan''s legitimate succession order; he only knew that at his current stage as a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong feared no enemy. In response to Song Chi''s question, Zhangsun Wu did not answer, but he did not deny it either, simply stating on his own, "It seems that the ''enforcer'' my aunt invited from the Shaking Light Star Tower truly possesses remarkable strength!" Chapter 805 423: The Grand Play Begins "It seems it''s you!" Song Chi''s words were ice cold, echoing for a long time in the eighteenth level beneath the ground. Neither of them responded to each other, but in the eyes of the surrounding men and women of no ordinary status, it was as if they had received the best response. Their gazes intertwined, as if sparks of electricity were continuously shooting out in all directions. Everyone in the eighteenth level underground understood that even a simple exchange of looks was thick with the smell of gunpowder rapidly spreading, inevitably leading to conflict. Shaking Light Star Tower official member Heir of the Zhangsun Family''s legitimate succession sequence Just these extraordinary identities alone already filled everyone with great anticipation. Soon, threads of mysterious force began to emerge in the eighteenth level underground, and a battle seemed about to erupt at any moment. However, at this tense moment, one of the parties involved, Song Chi, suddenly spoke up, breaking the silence. "I see the odds at this arena are quite good, how about we up the stakes?" Saying this, he casually took out two jade boxes from his person. "These are two portions of sixth-rank ''Moon Spring,'' pricing them at two silver components isn''t excessive, right?" This sudden statement caught Zhangsun Wu by surprise, but he quickly suppressed it. Out of pride, he didn''t think much and simply nodded indifferently. "I agree!" Saying that, he also took out a strange object shimmering with silver light from his person. Pulse Star Energy Shield lv0 Quality: Silver ... Song Chi was about to say there was another piece, right? Then he saw Zhangsun Wu grit his teeth and once again took out a sizeable piece of material from his person. Super-strategic level resource "Mixed Elemental Copper" 10kg Seeing this, Song Chi nodded slightly; the value of this object was certainly enough to match a silver component. However, he soon faced a dilemma: where should these items be placed? They could each hold onto their respective items, but he really feared that the other party might ultimately renege on the deal, though it was unlikely, he did not want to gamble. Below their feet was Sneer Dragon Floating Land, the Zhangsun Family''s stronghold; if the other party truly reneged, he would have no recourse. At this moment, a man sitting calmly at the side stood up voluntarily. "Despite my modest abilities, I''m willing to be a witness, if both parties trust me!" Without waiting for Song Chi to speak, Zhangsun Wu on the other side nodded first. "It would be most fitting to have the Second Prince certify this." Song Chi''s eyebrows raised. When he had used his double pupils to observe the man earlier, he knew he was no ordinary person, with powerful law force within him, but he hadn''t expected the man to be the Second Prince of the Sheng Tang Dynasty. Anybody addressed as Second Prince by the Zhangsun Family''s sequence must be, barring any accidents, the current Second Prince of the Sheng Tang Dynasty''s Li Royal Family. He naturally had no objections to this. Second Prince of the Sheng Tang Dynasty, Li Chengxuan, he was certainly qualified to be the public notary and guarantor. ... Sneer Dragon Floating Land, the Thunder Plaza in front of Dome Sky Tower. At this moment, a large group of people were gathering here; among the crowd, Cui Yulong with a smile full of charm was greeting various representatives of powerful families who had arrived early at Sneer Dragon Floating Land, each with their distinct status and influence. Suddenly, a shout came from the crowd, and turning their heads, they saw that unknown to them, a virtual screen of astonishing size had been projected above the plaza, clear enough for everyone gathered there to see. Inside the virtual screen at this moment, an image was being displayed: two Zhulu Warships were racing through the Starry Sea outside Floating Land. "That dark-hulled warship seems to be that kid Zhangsun Wu''s flagship, huh!" "The other one is somewhat unfamiliar, does anyone recognize it?" "This one I do know, it seems to be a person invited back from the ''Shaking Light Star Tower'' by sister Yulong..." As a member of the Right Principal Lineage from the Zhangsun Family spoke out, almost all eyes in the plaza turned towards Cui Yulong. Her heart tightened, well aware that this was a deliberate move by the Right Principal Lineage, and it did indeed put her in the spotlight, but the more intense the situation, the calmer she became. With an unyielding smile on her delicate face, she spoke softly: "Indeed, but how it led to a conflict with Xiaowu, that remains unknown..." Her words were very well put, avoiding any offense towards the Right Principal Lineage''s side. Those present were representatives of various forces, each holding high stature; who among them was not shrewd? Simply with the emergence of the projector screen and understanding the foundations of the two Zhulu Warships, most could guess the intricacies involved. But then again, there was clear interest in the eyes of all present. After all, the two main subjects in the projector screen were not ordinary people, but the favored sons of heaven in the spotlight, worthy of the title of Torch Humanity''s geniuses. As the conversation proceeded, the two Zhulu Warships on the screen had already rushed out of Sneer Dragon Floating Land and reached the outer star space. Only then did they come to a halt one after the other, without any superfluous words, light began to condense at the bows of both Zhulu Warships and the battle had begun. Swish swish! Cannons roared, terrifying beams respectively fell upon the outer energy shields of the two warships. [Warning, under external attack, the ship''s energy shield shield value is reduced by 500 million, current remaining 893 billion/898 billion, "Yin Yang Mutual Birth" feature activated.] With the activation of the "Yin Yang Mutual Birth" feature, the slightly dimmed "Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield" was replenished only a second later. Immediately afterwards, sequential analysis from the "Dome Sky Brain System" began to sound. [Final damage is 500 million, incorporating "Two Instruments Damage Reduction," "True Shield," "Yang Concentric Medallion" base defense bonuses, it is estimated that the enemy warship''s super main cannon''s initial regular attack damage is approximately in the range of 35 to 40 billion, with a high probability of being a silver super main cannon enhanced to lv69.] Chapter 806 423: The Grand Play Begins_2 After listening to the analysis of the Intelligent Brain, Song Chi had a general understanding of the attack methods on Zhangsun Wu''s flagship. A lv69 Silver Super Main Cannon, even with its Attack Feature activated, could at best only whittle down 100C150 billion Shield Points from the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] Component, which was not a significant threat to the nearly 900 billion Shield Points of the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]. Unless the opponent had an attribute like "Black Hole: Collapse," which could grant additional Might to the Super Main Cannon, but even then, it''s impossible to directly quintuple the Might of a lv69 Silver Super Main Cannon. Having confirmed this, Song Chi had no further concerns, and with a thought, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong charged fearlessly towards Zhangsun Wu''s flagship. Compared to the nearly unweakened Energy Shield of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Zhangsun Wu''s flagship was the complete opposite. With just a regular attack from the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits], coupled with the bonuses from "Twin Bead Arrow" and [Yang Concentric Medallion] itself, the Shield Value of his similarly enhanced lv69 Silver Energy Shield dimmed by one-fifth. Keep in mind that the Shield Value of his Silver Energy Shield, after being enhanced to lv69, had reached a whopping 600 billion. Which meant that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong''s usual attack had directly eroded over 100 billion from its Shield Value. Normally, this wouldn''t be much of an issue, as the installed Energy Shield had self-repair features, and as long as it wasn''t overloaded, it could slowly recover over time. However, the key issue was that this was just a regular attack. If the Attack Feature were activated, then there would be nothing left to say. With that thought, Zhangsun Wu''s expression turned extremely unsightly as he watched the rapidly approaching Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, his gaze filled with solemnity, a far cry from his prior confidence. But Song Chi didn''t care about that stuff. As he drew closer, the two Main Cannons on the warship were charging one after another. For these two Main Cannons, Song Chi directly activated their Attack Features. Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light and True Immortal Quantum Sword Light were quickly gathering. Although they were only Main Cannons, once their Attack Features were activated, it was unquestionable that their damage would be several times stronger than that of a normal Super Main Cannon. One could imagine that once these two Main Cannons completed their charging, they would pose a tremendous threat to Zhangsun Wu''s flagship. Not to mention anything else, the repair Components on his warship would definitely need to be activated, and maybe that still wouldn''t be enough, perhaps even the Warship Armor''s Defence Feature would be needed. As the legitimate direct descendant of the Zhangsun Family, Zhangsun Wu was naturally not some inept successor. After a brief moment of panic and shock at the Combat Power of Song Chi''s flagship, he quickly regained his composure. Buzzing! A subtle spatial fluctuation swept over, and the next second, the 3,000+ meter-long hull vanished from Song Chi''s view. Only when a faint spatial tremble came from the side of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did Song Chi see the black Warship reappear. "Interesting, I thought they would take this opportunity to create enough distance, but instead, they''re doing the exact opposite..." Thinking this, Song Chi''s lips curled into a smile. The opponent had obviously calculated the terrifying firepower of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and sought to close the gap in firepower with close combat. However, what he felt compelled to say was that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong has never solely relied on long-range firepower. Whether it was the bonus to warship Defence from [Yang Concentric Medallion], the dual-layer Warship Armor given by the [Black Hole Evolution Layer], the Sixth Rank Silver Quality [Neutron Star Core Armor] that had been enhanced, or the [Black Gold Ram] Component, all these factors endowed the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with an extremely terrifying close-combat capability. Nevertheless, at this moment, none of these were Song Chi''s primary choice. His mind shifted, and his gaze fell upon the [Purusa Zen Seal] Golden Component. He was about to directly activate the "Zen Seal: External Time Stop" Feature and then use the two Main Cannons coupled with the "Black Hole: Collapse" Feature to end this battle in the shortest time possible. However, before he could activate it, a special energy had already begun to radiate from Zhangsun Wu''s dark flagship, quickly forming a unique Domain around it. Song Chi was initially still trying to determine the nature of this Domain, but then the two Main Cannons at the bow, which were charging, dimmed, allowing him to instantly understand. "A Forbidden Magic type Domain, huh... Do you really want to engage in close-quarters combat with me?" A faint smile appeared on Song Chi''s face, but the icy coldness in his eyes was impossible to conceal. Since you''re so eager for close combat, then I''ll end this fight decisively within the area you think you excel. With that thought, metallic friction sounds came from the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and the slots of the Super Main Cannon quietly transformed into a gleaming, razor-sharp ram. Meanwhile, "Dark Gold Charge" and "High Overload Burst" features activated simultaneously, making the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong turn into a blur as it sped toward the dark warship on the side. In the main control room, Zhangsun Wu''s eyes lit up with mirth. As far as he was concerned, everything seemed to be going in the direction he had anticipated. The Forbidden Magic Domain was triggered by the third Silver Legend Component on his flagship. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was affected by the domain and could no longer condense energy outside its warship armor. However, his own flagship remained unaffected. He just needed to wait for the Super Main Cannon, which had already finished buffering, to charge the subsequent attack features. He could then easily inflict severe damage on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and for now, all he needed to do was to control his warship to prevent it from interrupting his own energy charge. With the two features boosting its speed, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong indeed looked astonishingly fast. Yet, in the face of his own flagship that possessed two Flash Escape Components, Zhangsun Wu was not at all flustered. But the next second, a radiant beam of light that suddenly shot from the front froze the smile on his face. "How is that possible? That''s a domain activated by a Sixth Rank Silver Component. Even another of the same rank silver component shouldn''t be able to break it, unless it''s...gold." Before he could think any further, his thoughts in his brain were already frozen in place. At the same moment, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong that was dashing forward had already arrived. Boom! As expected, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong collided fiercely with Zhangsun Wu''s flagship. Just one collision left a huge dent in the flagship''s warship armor. The insistent warning tones inside the warship sounded one after another. ... Below, on the Sneer Dragon Floating Land, the Thunder Plaza was originally somewhat noisy but had now become utterly silent. All the bigwigs present were intently focused on the image on the projected light screen. When the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong triggered that minute radiance, the next second, the moment Zhangsun Wu''s warship seemed to be completely frozen in time, a Sixth Rank Torch Ship Captain with sharp eyes guessed something. "If I''m not mistaken, that youngster Zhangsun Wu must have triggered a Silver Quality Forbidden Magic Domain Component. To be able to condense an energy radiance in such a domain and successfully affect the opposing warship, the ''Shaking Light Star Tower'' guy must have at least one Golden Component on his flagship." The moment this was said, all the people in the plaza felt a chill in their hearts. Golden Holy Domain Components, such high-caliber ship components, might not even be present on everyone''s flagships here. However, before the bigwigs could ponder further, the images on the virtual screen above had already begun to change once more. It seemed that Zhangsun Wu''s flagship also had time-related components of no low quality, granting his flagship considerable Time Resistance. Therefore, the "Zen Seal: External Time Stop" effect activated by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did not achieve the anticipated results. As Zhangsun Wu slowly came out of the time freeze, he heard the urgent warning tones in his ears and immediately activated the defence features of the Sixth Rank Red Warship Armor. On the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, seeing the dark warship in front transform into a unique black star, Song Chi had no more reservations. Click, click, click! Several Alloy Chains surged out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, tightly binding the black star that Zhangsun Wu''s flagship had turned into. He had been concerned that the methods he would activate next might cause the opponent''s flagship to sink outright, hence he hadn''t activated them right away. Now, however, there was no need to worry about anything. Over the past two years, several more fruits had ripened on the Fifth Rank ''Silver Apple,'' and the "Divine Binding Chains - Imitation" had been upgraded to Orange Quality and enhanced to lv50. Although Zhangsun Wu immediately tried to struggle free with his flagship now in black star mode, he found it difficult to do so in such a short amount of time, which created a perfect opportunity for Song Chi. Chapter 807 424: Suppression and Longevity Banquet Without any further hesitation, once the "Divine Binding Chains - Imitation" components successfully bound the opponent, Song Chi quickly activated the "Neutron Star Fission" feature. Since the upgrade of the Neutron Star Core Armor to silver quality, this feature had rarely been activated. But the sudden change now maximized the might of the present miniature neutron star. Sizzle sizzle sizzle! In an instant, the alloy chains produced by the "Divine Binding Chains - Imitation" component melted directly under the blistering temperatures of tens of millions of degrees from the miniature neutron star. Even though they had evolved to orange quality, the alloy chains couldn''t hold up. After the melting of the alloy chains, the silver energy shield of Zhangsun Wu''s flagship bore the brunt of the assault. Because a significant portion of their shield value had already been depleted by Song Chi''s previous attacks, and Zhangsun Wu had only just recovered from the time stop, focusing on activating the warship armor''s defense feature and had not yet had a chance to activate the repair components, the energy shield didn''t last much longer than the few alloy chains and was completely overloaded in the blink of an eye. Next was the Black Star that Zhangsun Wu''s flagship had transformed into. As another special celestial body from the previous Multiverse Era, the Black Star was still far inferior to neutron stars, which could rival black holes in extremity. Sizzle sizzle sizzle! The intense crackling sound persisted, and the black rock layers on the surface of the Black Star evaporated rapidly. In less than two seconds, nearly half of the entire Black Star had melted under the terrifying high temperature. However, that was all. After transforming into a miniature neutron star, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong only emitted the extreme temperature for the initial moment, not constantly, and now the tens of millions of degrees of high temperature had already dissipated. After actively exiting the miniature neutron star form, Song Chi did not stop his movements. Since he couldn''t use most of the features, he simply transformed the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong directly into the Mythical Mecha Form. With the swing of the Mech Giant''s arm, the Silver Dragon Spear continuously swept across the surface of the half-melted Black Star. Until it reverted back to the warship form and completely lost the ability to act. This was Song Chi''s ultimate objective. Seeing it achieved, he did not continue to strike. But whether intentionally or not, the moment he retracted the Silver Dragon Spear, the head of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in Mecha Form turned to look down at the Sneer Dragon Floating Land. At the same time, the battle image on the virtual light screen above Thunder Plaza froze on the scene where the Mech Giant''s line of sight turned toward the crowd. This scene was carefully controlled by Song Chi to directly face the plaza crowd as if delivering a resounding slap to the Zhangsun Right Principal Lineage that had deliberately projected the light screen, causing the complexions of several high-ranking members of the Right Principal Lineage to turn particularly unsightly. Soon, the projection light screen dispersed, but the atmosphere in the plaza remained somewhat eerie. Until someone well-acquainted with Cui Yulong and the Cui family of Qinghe cheerfully spoke up, "A splendid battle indeed. However, the Shaking Light Star Tower definitely outdid itself. Such a prodigy, Miss Yulong, you must let us old folks meet him in person!" "Absolutely, having defeated an heir of the Zhangsun Family face to face, there''s no questioning his strength!" In just a few words, though not explicitly stated, the exchanges insinuated that the Right Principal Lineage was nothing to speak of. After all, Zhangsun Wu was of the Right Principal Lineage descent. In another domain of the Sneer Dragon Floating Land, Sneer Dragon City, with the return of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the second prince of the Sheng Tang Dynasty awaited with a smile at the top floor of the Dragon and Tiger Fighting Building. When Song Chi and Cui Ze emerged from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Li Chengxuan''s smile broadened. "Brother Waking of Insects, congratulations. It looks like these prizes have found their owner." With that, he tossed two boxes of Sixth Rank Moon Spring, the Pulse Star Energy Shield, and the 10kg block of Mixed Elemental Copper, all to Song Chi. Song Chi naturally accepted them without hesitation. Zhangsun Wu''s flagship had lost its ability to act and remained adrift in space; the victor of the battle could only be him. After sequentially storing the items in the Ancestral Torch and the Storage Capsule, Song Chi prepared to leave with Cui Ze. After going through this event, plus the sightseeing over the past few days, Cui Ze was naturally not in the mood for more, and at this moment, he just wanted to return to the Jade Plum Courtyard. But at this point, Li Chengxuan spoke up proactively. "Brother Waking of Insects, I heard you''re buying resources like Fifth Rank Void Crystals, Black Hole Dense Stones, and Space Stones?" Song Chi paused in his steps, responding with a trace of anticipation, "Yes, Your Highness, do you have any of these resources?" The man before him was the current second prince of a royal dynasty. His strength, according to Cui Ze, was much greater than Zhangsun Wu''s, and surely he had many valuable items. Li Chengxuan thought for a moment, then nodded. "I don''t have the Black Hole Dense Stones or Space Stones, but I do have a few Fifth Rank Void Crystals." Saying so, he took out four translucent Crystal Cores, indeed Fifth Rank Void Crystals. Song Chi offered to trade with Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, but Li Chengxuan shook his head in refusal. "Do you intend to sell any of those Sixth Rank Moon Spring, Brother Waking of Insects?" Song Chi immediately shook his head. He only had three portions of this substance himself, and it was meant to be handed over to the Prime Ancestor. He certainly wouldn''t trade it away carelessly. The Sixth Rank Moon Spring, added to the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component, meant that the Dinghai Dragon Steed could attempt to reach Seventh Rank as soon as the opportunity arose, and even if the attempt failed, there would be no significant loss. Song Wujiang, who was barely over 3000 years old, had plenty of opportunities to cultivate another flagship. Chapter 808 - 424: Suppression and Longevity Feast_2 ``` It can be said that each Sixth Rank "Moon Spring" is not only a trial and error opportunity for the Song Family to strike at becoming an Immortal Clan in the future but also a crucial step to greatly enhance the Song Family''s chances of entering the ranks of the Immortal Clans. It''s impossible to trade with outsiders. However, Li Chengxuan evidently wasn''t surprised. He didn''t dwell on the matter and instead asked, "Then, do you have any of the Fifth Rank Level ''Moon Spring''?" As the second prince of the Li Tang royal family, Li Chengxuan was highly confident in his subsequent assault on the Fifth Rank Battleship Captain position. But as for becoming a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captain, that was hard to say. The Li family of the prosperous Tang era is a giant clan even more powerful than the Zhangsun Family. As such, the number of the Li family''s members is unimaginable. With such a population base, the Li family has never lacked Fearless Ship Captains. What the family''s upper echelons have always focused on are the potential Annihilation Starship Captains. Although Li Chengxuan has been exceptionally excellent in the last two hundred years, in the many tens of thousands of years of the Li family''s history, he doesn''t stand out as much. Given this premise, the Li family would not allocate too many resources for Li Chengxuan. After all, the talents Li Chengxuan has manifested so far do not indicate a high likelihood of him assaulting the position of an Annihilation Starship Captain in the future. This was also the reason why Li Chengxuan wanted to obtain a Fifth Rank Level ''Moon Spring'' from Song Chi. With this ''Moon Spring,'' he would have another chance when he assaults the Sixth Rank, instead of being immediately abandoned by the family after a failure. And as long as he could advance to the Sixth Rank, he could go to most parts of the Shattered Starry Sea Star Domains. Who knows, maybe even have the possibility of assaulting the Annihilation Starship Captain position. Song Chi didn''t rush to reply. He pondered for a while before finally saying, "One Fifth Rank ''Moon Spring'' in exchange for four Fifth Rank Void Crystals?" "Yes!" Seeing Li Chengxuan nod his head, Song Chi did not hesitate any further. He took out that Fifth Rank ''Moon Spring'' he had on him and agreed to the trade. Song Chi''s thinking was simple. The tribe behind the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elves, who could take out two batches of Sixth Rank ''Moon Spring'', would undoubtedly have even more of the Fifth Rank. With some effort, it shouldn''t be hard to obtain a few more portions from them in the future. Secondly, the actual value of the Fifth Rank ''Moon Spring'' is roughly equivalent to a piece of Red Epic component, while four Fifth Rank Void Crystals are worth the value of four strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, far exceeding the cost. After the transaction was completed, both parties were very pleased. After parting with Li Chengxuan, Song Chi quickly returned to Jade Plum Courtyard. The next day, after being busy for several days, Cui Yulong appeared again. The first words of this beautiful matron upon entering the courtyard greatly praised Song Chi. "Waking of Insects, you did a great job this time, delivering a strong slap to those people of the Right Principal Lineage and regaining much face for your sister." As she spoke, she waved her hand and took out several hundred ores radiating with threads of Spatial Power, which were the escape stones she had previously promised Song Chi. After Song Chi took these escape stones, Cui Yulong''s beautiful eyes fiercely glared at Cui Ze, who was shrinking nearby. As the famous strong woman of the Zhangsun family, she was not kept in the dark about the cause and aftermath of the recent conflict, reported by people under her. Knowing that the entire conflict was triggered by her nephew, and had Song Chi not been powerfully formidable, Cui Ze would have been firmly clutched in the throat by the Dragon-Tiger Arena this time. At this moment, though, Song Chi voluntarily stepped in to ease Cui Ze''s predicament. "Yulong sister, there''s no need for too much blame. The Right Principal Lineage has eyes everywhere. Unless one stays in this Jade Plum Courtyard and never goes out, they will always find some reason to cause trouble." Beside him, Cui Ze quickly nodded in agreement. Seeing that Cui Yulong wasn''t truly intent on blaming, Song Chi continued, "Yulong sister, since the matter is resolved and you''re almost done with your busy affairs, should I return to the Star Tower?" Cui Yulong''s eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she glared at Song Chi. "Why the rush? The old master''s grand birthday celebration will begin in a couple of days, and there will be plenty of good things at the banquet. Do you really want to leave?" ``` As he said this, Song Chi''s eyes lit up. "Of course not, I''ll follow Yulong''s arrangements!" Soon, two days flashed by. During these two days, Song Chi incidentally enhanced the "Divine Country Mission Platform" to the Fourth Rank, but this was far from enough. To properly roll out the "Divine Country Mission Platform," it needed to be enhanced to at least the Sixth Rank, otherwise it would only detract from the prestige that Zhu Tian Ruins Market normally presented. During these two days, the Sneer Dragon Floating Land was incredibly lively, with a large number of Torch Warships descending from the sky every day. The key point was that most of these Torch Ship Captains were mainly from Zhulu Warships, and the number of Zhulu Warships that Song Chi saw was no less than five hundreda truly remarkable sight. It''s worth noting that even if you combined the entire Chenxing Principality, there would probably be only about that number of Zhulu Warships, and this was just a small part of those who came to attend the banquet. From this one could see the indescribable gap between the two realms. After a brief moment of reflection, Song Chi turned his attention back. Currently, the Yaohan Kingdom''s great expansion war was in full swing, and Song Chi believed that once this war ended, the territory of the Chenxing Principality would substantially increase. Without exaggerating, it could at least double or triple from its current diameter of less than thirty thousand light-years. Although this increase would still not be comparable to the staggering diameter of over two-point-four million light-years of the Sheng Tang Dynasty, he believed that his family''s power would see an ultimate enhancement in this great war. On the third day, the grand celebration of Zhangsun Wuyong''s hundred thousandth birthday officially began. Regarding this birthday banquet, Song Chi found his perspective was elevated once again. At the head of the banquet, apart from Zhangsun Wuyong himself, an Eighth Rank ancestor from the Li Clan royal family of the Sheng Tang Dynasty also made an appearance. In addition, there were no less than twelve Seventh Rank Level Annihilation Starship Captains seated with him. As for the Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captains, they numbered over a hundred, a figure that somewhat startled Song Chi; there would naturally be even more Battleship Captains and Zhulu Warship Captains. Because he had the status of a member of the Shaking Light Star Tower and with Cui Yulong taking the initiative to speak for him, the seat where Song Chi was placed, although occupied by young people, was in fact equivalent to the positions of the Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captains. One must not underestimate the importance of this seating arrangement; the ingredients provided subsequently had strict differences. Take, for example, a dish named "Braised Elephant Hoof"the dishes served to the Battleship Captains were merely the hooves of a Fourth Rank "Ancient Fang Elephant," while those served to the Zhulu Warship Captains were of the Third Rank, but at Song Chi''s table, they were served the hooves of a Fifth Rank Level "Ancient Fang Elephant." Although this "Ancient Fang Elephant" was not a Starry Sky Behemoth, its genetic bloodline was extraordinary, and it had a significant effect on enhancing the eater''s physique; the higher the rank of the "Ancient Fang Elephant," the better the effect of its meat. Just this dish alone made Song Chi feel a substantial improvement in his own physique. The key was that, in addition to the ancient fang elephant''s hooves, every single dish on the table was extraordinary. During the banquet, Song Chi''s Guidance Technique advanced all the way from the initial entry point of lv41 to the peak of lv41, and he had already touched the bottleneck of lv42. Additionally, the greatest enhancement was to his physique. Ever since he absorbed all the essence of the Evil God and his Spiritual Force surged to thirty-four simultaneous actions with one heart, Song Chi had always felt that his physique had undergone a certain burden again, but this meal completely solved this problem. Furthermore, even if his Spiritual Force improved later, it wouldn''t be a problem. Song Chi also felt that after this improvement, he might be on the verge of reaching the threshold for an Advanced Bloodline Baptism. After the birthday banquet was over, Song Chi did not stay any longer; he directly had Cui Yulong send him back to the Shaking Light Star Tower. The battle in the Chaotic Star Field was still ongoing, and of course, he couldn''t stay too long in the Sheng Tang Dynasty. Back in the Dragon Spine Continent, he first visited the Ruins Market. Looking at the information appearing in front of him for the Fourth Rank "Bloodline Baptism Altar," a smile emerged in Song Chi''s eyes. Genetic Bloodline Talent: 70 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 88 Just 2 points away from the 90-point threshold for Advanced Bloodline Baptism, this was certainly a reason to be happy. Chapter 809 - 425: Success Dragon Spine Continent, at the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, External Affairs Hall entrance. After confirming the intelligence provided by his family for the third time, Song Chi''s gaze circled once more before he said, "What about the western part of the Chaotic Star Field? What is the current situation of the battle there?" "Your Highness, the western battlefield has now entered an intensely critical phase. Nearly twenty civilizations from the Chaotic Star Field have joined forces. Several Sixth Rank units have already appeared, and at the moment, they are doing their utmost to block the advance of the Duchy''s Fleet!" Having inquired about the information he wanted to know, Song Chi nodded lightly and then turned to leave the entrance to the External Affairs Hall. Soon after, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong soared into the sky, heading towards the northern Star Domain. It was confirmed that the Domination Level Black Devourer King Beast had not appeared and most likely had fallen back into slumber. The battlefield in the Chaotic Star Field had also reached an intensely critical stage, and the vast majority of the Combat Power of the Alien Civilizations in the central area had been drawn to the western battlefield. Now was the perfect opportunity for Song Chi to go to the central part of the Chaotic Star Field to obtain the genuine Divine Binding Chains, and naturally, he would not waste such a moment. In the time that followed, the two jump components on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong began working alternately, and with the aid of the Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, Song Chi started his journey at full speed. ... Chaotic Star Field, western part, Lige Star Region. This place was originally a territory occupied by a Low Level Alien Race, the "Lige clan," but it was enslaved by an Intermediate Alien Civilization over two thousand years ago and has now become the battlefield between the Chenxing Duchy''s Main Fleet and the Allied Forces of Alien Civilizations from the Chaotic Star Field. Amid the continuous bombardment of a starship group numbering over ten million, the Lige Star Region has already been nearly obliterated, with the entire territory of hundreds of Light-Years in shambles. In just a few months, following bombardment between both sides'' starship fleets totaling over ten million, the only piece of second-level Floating Land in the Star Region has completely disintegrated, which gives a sense of just how fierce the battle has been. On this day, after several days of intense fighting, both parties tacitly chose to halt hostilities. Chenxing Duchy Fleet Command Center, Encrypted Group Chat. The Encrypted Group Chat, with just over twenty people, was now discussing fervently. "Angele Chenxing: The Yaohan Kingdom has once again sent new orders, insisting that we must meet with their eastern line fleet within five years, which means we don''t have much time." "Marko Dusk: Five years, isn''t that a bit tight? Aside from the western, central, eastern, and northern parts of the Chaotic Star Field, we also need time!" "Song Dingbang: The allied forces blocking us have basically gathered nearly eighty percent of the Combat Power of the various Alien Races from the Chaotic Star Field. If we can completely annihilate this alliance, it''s not impossible to push across the entire Chaotic Star Field in the subsequent four years!" "Lu Beili: It''s not just talk to annihilate millions of warships my friends, it''s time to bring out some of your family''s reserves!" As the Lu Family''s old ancestor spoke in the group chat, the Sixth Rank elders from other families also began to respond one after another: "Angele Chenxing: My Chenxing Family can provide a large area space blockade component, already Enhanced to Seventh Rank. When the time comes, my family''s ancestor will personally control the Chenxing Traverse Ship to activate it. It can block a Star Region of a hundred Light-Years in radius for three months. We''ll just need to eliminate the Alien Allied Forces within those three months as much as possible." "Horus Dusk: My Dusk Family will provide a component capable of linking up a hundred thousand Torch Warships. We''ll use these hundred thousand Torch Warships as the vanguard to utterly disrupt the enemy fleet''s distribution!" "Slim Eagle: My Eagle House has an High Level Mobile Warstar that can join the vanguard fleet!" As the elders of the various families spoke in turn, everyone''s gaze shifted to Song Wujiang, who had yet to speak. However, there was no need for Song Wujiang to speak, as Song Dingbang took the initiative to say: "My Song Family will contribute a group stealth component. When the time comes, we can cloak a hundred Zhulu Warships for a surprise insertion into the battlefield at the critical moment, to execute the decapitation strategy to the utmost against the Alien Allied Forces!" With the five major powers speaking one after another, the captains of the lower tier powers from the Duchy also expressed their willingness. These individuals had limited valuable assets, so they could only join the vanguard fleet willingly. After all, compared to the Decapitation Fleet, the vanguard fleet faced greater danger, having to endure the concentrated fire from the Alien Allied Forces. But as forces also involved in dividing the spoils, if they could not provide corresponding efficient support components, they naturally had to exert their own effort. "Rosetta Chenxing: Now that the overall plan is set, let''s carefully arrange the details in the coming period. We''ll officially take action after half a month!" As the Duchy''s first Duke spoke, the discussion had nothing further to add, and everyone quickly went to discuss and arrange the specific details. In the Song Family''s encrypted group chat, Song Xingru said: "That old man Rosetta is so secretive. He hasn''t shown up to this day. There''s no projection of him in the communication chat, only his voice speaking. Could it really be as the rumors say, that he''s about to kick the..." "Miss Xingru, watch your words! Duke Rosetta was already a Fearless Captain when he founded the nation. Now, more than five thousand years later, there are rumors that he has stepped halfway into the ranks of the Ultimate Fearless Captains. However, to say his time is near, that''s utterly baseless." Song Dingbang directly interrupted Song Xingru, his expression solemn. As they spoke, both looked toward their ancestor, along with Song Tianhao, who was nearby. Song Wujiang initially made a reminiscent expression before speaking softly: Chapter 810 - 425: Success_2 "According to the Zhulu Warship Captains from the founding era, Rosetta should be of the same kind as Horus," Song Wujiang said. He stopped talking after that, but Song Xingru and the two others already understood the implication. Horus Dusk, the brilliant Sixth Rank Ancestor from the Twilight Marquis Family, a prodigy who stepped into the ranks of Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captains at a little over two thousand years old. If Rosetta the Duke and Horus are of the same kind, that means he also became a Fearless Captain at a little over two thousand years old, and with the Chenxing Principality''s five thousand three hundred years since its establishment, his age now should be at most around eight thousand, two thousand years shy of a Fearless Captain''s ten-thousand-year lifespan. If some rare life-extending spiritual objects are added, he might well have three thousand years left to live. Thus, the rumors of his impending doom obviously don''t hold water. ... Compared to the tense battle situation in the western part of the Chaotic Star Field, Song Chi''s situation was much more relaxed. After rushing and slowing down over the past ten or so days, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong once again entered the Territory Mid-region of the Chaotic Star Field, but this time it steered clear of the Chaotic Star Zone to the south and went straight into the heart of the Chaotic Star Section. According to the information provided by Wang Zhen, the genuine "Divine Binding Chains" is located on the "Chaotic Floating Land," a Level 5 Floating Land within the Chaotic Star Section. The good news is, this Chaotic Floating Land isn''t controlled by a single alien civilization but is jointly held by three top Intermediate Civilizations, each possessing Sixth Rank combat power units. This also provided an opportunity to enter the interior of the Floating Land during wartime. At the edge of a small asteroid belt on the periphery of the Chaotic Star Field, Song Chi easily enslaved a Third Rank starship, relying on the dominance of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. This starship belonged to a transport ship under the Mengjiao Tribe, which was the most powerful among the three tribes on the Chaotic Floating Land. Now, there was a Sixth Rank Mengjiao Tribe starship sitting in the ancestral lands of the tribe, which gave them the most domineering presence over the entire Chaotic Floating Land. Indeed, the Mengjiao Tribe-owned starship that Song Chi enslaved was never inspected from start to finish, easily sneaking Song Chi past the Floating Land Shield and into the interior of the Floating Land. Of course, even if he were really inspected, Song Chi could enter the Ruins Market to ensure he wouldn''t be discovered. The reason why the tripartite presence of the three tribes provided an opportunity to sneak into the Floating Land was that if a single civilization controlled it, they would definitely restrict the traffic of warships during this critical wartime period, especially knowing that the Torch Human Fleet would dispatch small squads deep into enemy territory for harassment. Without the warships'' entry and exit channels, Song Chi, no matter how he ensured he wouldn''t be discovered, would have no way to sneak into the Chaotic Floating Land. It was precisely because of the differences in the status of the three civilizations that Mengjiao Tribe warships could freely enter and leave the Floating Land, demonstrating the tribe''s absolute dominant position. Upon entering the interior of the Floating Land, Song Chi immediately separated from the enslaved Third Rank Mengjiao Tribe starship, allowing the captivated tribe captain to continue their usual tasks, while he himself directly activated the "Mirage Shadow" feature, maneuvering the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong straight toward the location of the "Divine Binding Chains." According to the information Wang Zhen obtained earlier, the genuine "Divine Binding Chains" hadn''t been discovered by alien species but were buried deep within a volcano on the Chaotic Floating Land. Song Chi kept his search simple, activating the "Peeping Spirit Eyes" feature of the Sky Patrol Radar. A few minutes later, a highly unusual radar image appeared in front of Song Chi. Compared to a regular radar image, the range displayed on this image exceeded the normal by a thousandfold, easily enveloping the entire Chaotic Floating Land, which was nearly twenty light-years in diameter. In addition, the radar image was filled with numerous light points emitting various colored glows. White, blue, purple, orange, red. Regrettably, there were no silver light points in sight. Clearly, these light points represented Starry Sea Oddities corresponding to their color quality, and now the "Peeping Spirit Eyes" component had been enhanced to the Sixth Rank, which in theory should have been able to detect the presence of silver Starry Sea Oddities. Song Chi guessed that they might have been taken away by the high-level combat forces headed to the western portion of the Chaotic Star Field or possibly concealed by special methods. Of course, the most likely probability was that there were simply no Silver Legendary Oddities in the Chaotic Star Field to begin with. Without dwelling on this, Song Chi quickly shifted his gaze to the few red light points. Among these double-digit number of red light points, three locations were particularly dense, with one location amassing six objects. ``` However, Song Chi had initially disregarded these three locations; it was obvious that each was the site of the ancestral land of three civilizations on the Chaotic Floating Land. Among them, the location housing the six Red Oddities was undoubtedly the Mengjiao Tribe''s ancestral land. At the moment, with a Sixth Rank Combat Power entity stationed there, it was extremely dangerous. What he was interested in were the other several red dots. There were a total of three red dots, but since the radar screen could not display the terrain, which of the three contained the volcano needed to be personally searched by Song Chi. Taking advantage of the duration of the "Mirage Shadow" feature not yet ending, Song Chi headed straight for the nearest red dot. Chaotic Floating Land, Bingchi Lake. Looking at the giant figure in the middle of Bingchi Lake below, Song Chi shook his head slightly and quickly turned the warship, heading for the second red dot. The gigantic figure wandering under the lake''s surface was an Ice Armored Giant Turtle exceeding twenty thousand meters in length. Its strength likely ranked among the most powerful of the Fifth Rank, and it occupied a favorable environment. If the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was to take action, it would inevitably cause a significant commotion. The key point was that the Red Epic Oddity was still beneath its shell, clearly not the Divine Binding Chains, which is why Song Chi did not take action. Since both jump devices had entered cooldown, Song Chi entered the Ruins Market on the spot and waited until the next day to continue towards the location of the second red dot. "Hmm... is that really the volcano?" Looking at the towering, cylindrical mountain in the distance, Song Chi then looked down at the radar screen, confirming that the red dot displayed coincided exactly with this volcano. Only then was he sure that what he was looking for was most likely right here. Soon, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong successfully arrived above the volcano''s crater. "An active volcano?" In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi frowned. An active volcano was one thing, but key issue was that the crater, with a diameter of less than three hundred meters, could not accommodate Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong''s entry. Without the warship''s own defence and isolation, it was clear that Song Chi could not enter the volcano directly. Thinking this, Song Chi had no choice but to summon the Flame Giant and actively placed a Brainwave Imprint on it. Compared to real-time remote control through Brainwave Imprint, Mind Sound Transmission and the like were obviously much more troublesome. Soon, the miniaturized Flame Giant rushed into the crater, swelling its body only after completely submerging in the fiery molten lava, thus perfectly using the energy of the volcanic lava to conceal its presence. However, what was problematic was that the space inside the volcano''s crater was frighteningly large, making the task of searching for a Red Oddity within incredibly difficult. At this moment, Song Chi thought of a special component aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the [Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector]. This component, since being installed, had almost never been used because Song Chi had long since moved beyond the stratum that still needed to mine various mineral resources to earn money; yet now it could come in handy. Although this component was mainly used to detect different magnetic fields of various mineral veins to determine their presence, the Starry Sea Floating Land being a convergence of the essence of Starry Sea, also possessed special magnetic fields, and generally, the higher the quality of the Strange Object, the stronger its magnetic field. Now evolved to Orange Quality, the [Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector]''s detection depth had reached three thousand meters. After continuously scanning various positions of the volcano''s crater below, Song Chi quickly pinpointed the location of the Red Oddity. A few minutes later, once the miniaturized Flame Giant returned to the battleship, it was unsurprisingly clutching the genuine [Divine Binding Chains] in its hand. PS: Only one chapter today, I''ll try to catch up with the second chapter tomorrow. ``` Chapter 811 - 426: Void Divine Binding Compared to the castrated version, this genuine "Divine Binding Chains" is obviously countless times more powerful. Divine Binding Chains lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Chain effective range increased by three times Feature 2: Bloodstained Divine Chain Feature 3: Void Divine Binding Effect: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points to trigger a special alloy chain, greatly restricting the enemy unit''s mobility, with the current maximum extension distance reduced to 30 meters (103). No need to charge Buffer: 24 hours Upgrade requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2000 Spectral Energy Points {Bloodstained Divine Chain: The alloy chains triggered by this component have been tainted with the blood of an unknown divine spirit, increasing the chain''s toughness by 200%} {Void Divine Binding: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points to bless the chains with Divine Binding Power, allowing them to traverse the void and bind specified targets within the field of vision, with the duration of the binding dependent on the distance and the enemy unit''s rank, and a cooldown time of 72 hours.} After reviewing the properties of these genuine "Divine Binding Chains", Song Chi was extremely satisfied. Compared to the fake castrated version, its properties were far superior, providing not only a significant toughness boost to the chains triggered by it but also the ability to bind enemy units across space. As for the visibility restriction of the "Void Divine Binding" feature, one mustn''t forget that Song Chi now has the enhancement of Double Pupils, making his field of vision several times, even dozens of times, wider than that of a Torch Ship Captain of the same rank. This meant that, in his hands, the usage limitations of this feature would be infinitely compressed. It could be said that this feature was equivalent to the second point-target control ability on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, aside from the "Zen Meditation Seal: External Time Stop" feature. Although it could not compare with the Golden Quality "Zen Meditation Seal: External Time Stop" feature in terms of time attributes, the key was its shorter cooldown time. Initially requiring only 3 days of cooldown time, this was one-tenth of the "Zen Meditation Seal: External Time Stop"''s, and considering the subsequent Enhancement reductions, the cooldown time of this feature could potentially be reduced to just over ten hours, making it a feature that could be used at any time. Song Chi did not hesitate; he immediately canceled the Spatial Anchor Point inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and set it up in a concealed cave outside, then returned to the Dinghai Star Domain through the Spatial Anchor Point left on the Dragon Spine Continent. Today, his ability to return to the Dragon Spine Continent at any time was no secret to the higher-ups of his clan, so Song Chi had no further concerns. After borrowing the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component from the family and safely disconnecting the fake Divine Binding Chains, he went through the Ruins Market and returned the component to Wang Zhen. Although there were currently no other binding components loaded on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and the two components could have been loaded together, he had previously promised Wang Zhen that he would return the genuine "Divine Binding Chains" to him upon acquiring it, and it wouldn''t be good to go back on his word. Returning to the Chaotic Floating Land, he first transferred the Spatial Anchor Point back inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, then directly enhanced the genuine "Divine Binding Chains" to lv60. The toughness of the "Bloodstained Divine Chain" feature''s alloy chains increased from 200% to 500%, which would greatly prevent the occurrence of enemy units breaking free from the bindings in the future. The cooldown time of the "Void Divine Binding" feature was reduced from 72 hours to 12 hours, making it usable once every half-day. However, the cooldown time was still somewhat long. If there were a general-type cooldown reduction component on the warship, it would have been much better, unfortunately, these types of components are among the rarest, not to mention that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong required a high-quality cooldown reduction component. Shaking his head slightly, Song Chi didn''t think too much about it. Shifting his gaze back to the radar map, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong set sail once again. The destination was the last of the three red light points; it made no sense to have visited two spots and not go to the last one. The location of this third light point was deep within the primeval forest on the westernmost side of the Chaotic Floating Land. This forest covered an extremely vast area, only slightly less extensive than the Long Stone Mountain Range of the Heavenly Star Floating Island, which stretched trillions of kilometers. The Floating Land Beast Clan was quite active in the forest, including the presence of Fourth Rank Level ferocious beasts. There were no Fifth Rank beasts; Fourth Rank was the upper limit tolerated by factions like the Mengjiao Tribe. Should a Fifth Rank Level beast appear, it would be killed immediately. Under the powerful concealment ability of the "Mirage Shadow" feature, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong encountered no mishaps on its way to the deep part of the forest. "What''s going on? The light point has disappeared?" Looking at the radar map where the red light point had suddenly vanished, Song Chi''s gaze sharpened. The detection ability of Peeping Spirit Eyes couldn''t possibly be wrong, as evidenced by the discoveries of the previous two red oddities. Hence, the problem must lie with this third red oddity itself. With this in mind, Song Chi''s thoughts raced, coupled with the analysis from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, he arrived at two conclusions. Either this third red oddity, like the first one, was in the hands of some unknown creature using a special concealment or interference capability at that very moment, or the oddity itself had the ability to reveal itself to the world for a period before concealing its existence again. However, which of these two possibilities was the case could not yet be determined; only further search or detection results would tell. Song Chi didn''t know if the oddity would reappear, but all he could do for now was to conduct a preliminary search and detection in the general area indicated on the radar map before. Chapter 812 - 426: Void Divine Binding_2 ``` Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! All the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and Fallen Angel Soldier Figurines were dispatched, and at the same time, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong used the "Mirage Shadow" feature, assisted by the [Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector] component, to detect sections of the underground area that were kilometers squared. This routine continued for four days. On the fifth day, just as Song Chi was preparing to carry out the final day''s detection and leave if there were no results, a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine suddenly relayed a message to the one that had been imprinted with the brainwave imprint. Just as before, in that fragment of the Immortal Realm Continent, the highly space-sensitive Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines detected the existence of a special Array Curtain. An Array Curtain, or a Spatial Veil, suggests the existence of such a technical creation. Song Chi in the battleship''s main control room instantly became alert. Although a Spatial Veil is the lowest level of spatial product and the chances of it forming naturally are slim, it''s generally only civilizations on the scientific side of the Starry Sea that can research such methods, commonly using them to conceal or isolate for various purposes. Considering the previous disappearance of the Red Oddity, it''s not difficult to conclude that this Spatial Veil is most likely a tech product of some active civilization. "Is it one of the three civilizations of this Chaotic Floating Land? Or another civilization?" With this curiosity, Song Chi quickly recalled all the Puppet Soldiers in order not to startle the snake in the grass. After some thought, he decided to take the initiative to explore the unknown civilization behind this Spatial Veil. Firstly, this was only a Spatial Veil, not a particularly high-end technology. Additionally, needing to conceal its existence under the watchful eyes of three intermediate civilizations in itself indicated that the unknown civilization behind the Spatial Veil could not be very powerful. Based on these two points, even if there were any danger, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would at least have the ability to retreat in one piece, which is why Song Chi made this decision. Of course, possibilities are just possibilities and are by no means absolute, so Song Chi still maintained caution. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong first pulled more than a million kilometers away, and then, controlled by the brainwave imprint, he sent several Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and a sixth-rank Fallen Angel Soldier Statue towards the Spatial Veil. They swooped over without any incident, but the moment a few Puppet Soldier bodies entered the Spatial Veil, the next second, Song Chi was filled with surprise as he viewed the interior of the Spatial Veil through the eyes of the Figurines. "Is this... the Moruo Clan?" The Spatial Veil was located on the ground, and the passageway behind it led to a vast underground space, where the image that appeared in Song Chi''s mind was that of a jet-black Mech over ten thousand meters tall. It was the Moruo Space-Escape Mech that Song Chi had once encountered. However, the one he had seen at the Blood Blade Star Thieves hideout was only of the fourth-rank level, while this one was of the fifth rank. After the initial shock, Song Chi quickly came up with a plan of action. Strictly speaking, this wasn''t too unexpected. After all, for decades he had known that a remnant of the Moruo Royal Family still lurked within the Chaotic Star Field, although he hadn''t had specific information. This Chaotic Floating Land, as a well-known piece of land within the Chaotic Star Field, was also a likely refuge for the Moruo Royal Family, a guess that the Song Family had made internally long ago. Because of this, Song Chi reacted quickly, and the engine of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, which was hidden in the void, suddenly roared to life, rushing straight towards the entrance of the underground space where the fifth-rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech was located. The Moruo Clan, thousands of years ago, was indeed not weak, with sixth-rank level Moruo Space-Escape Mechs at their disposal. However, during the first great expedition of the Chenxing Principality, over ninety percent of their living forces were obliterated, so not to mention a sixth-rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech, even the fifth-rank Mech under the ground was likely built by the surviving Moruo Royal Family at a great cost over the past few thousand years. That is to say, it''s unlikely that there are combat units of the sixth-rank level in the underground space. In this case, Song Chi had no need for concern. With the combat power that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong currently possessed, as long as it didn''t encounter a sixth-rank species, fifth-rank entities posed virtually no threat to him. ``` The warship had just swept out when the second scene deep in Song Chi''s mind suddenly began to shake violently. The Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech had taken the initiative against several Soldier Figurines. Instinctively, Song Chi wanted to control the Soldier Figurines to retreat from underground, but he quickly dismissed the thought. Then, under his deliberate command to evade and the order not to leave the underground space, the Soldier Figurines were promptly eradicated by the astonishingly fast Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech. Given the control over spatial power by the Void Assassin Clan and the speed of the Sixth Rank, twelve-winged Fallen Angel Soldier Figurines, there had been a chance to break out of the underground space in that situation. However, Song Chi considered the thoughts of the Moruo Royal Family within the Moruo Space-Escape Mech. If he let the Soldier Figurines escape, they would not dare to pursue them out of fear of drawing the attention of the other three races on the Chaotic Floating Land. This would create a false impression that their hiding place had been exposed, and if that led them to flee, it would be troublesome. The Moruo Space-Escape Mech itself possessed the ability to traverse the dark side of space. Once a fifth rank level Escaping Space Mech entered the dark side of space, even the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would struggle to track it down. Therefore, letting all the Puppet Soldiers die in the underground space and temporarily stabilizing the situation was the best choice. Now, all Song Chi needed to do was enter the underground space before the other party reacted. As long as he entered the underground space, everything would be manageable. His response was quick; in less than two seconds after the Puppet Soldiers were destroyed, the warship had already flown to the large Spatial Veil. With no hesitation, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong directly charged into the Spatial Veil. The Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech seemed to have anticipated this, and as soon as the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong entered the Spatial Veil, the two dark shoulder cannons on the Moruo Space-Escape Mech below had already fired. The specially armor-piercing projectiles hit the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, causing a violent explosion that echoed throughout the underground space. However, this powerful attack from the Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech inflicted very limited damage on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Before the Super Main Cannon at the bow had time to finish charging, the Fifth Rank Moruo Royal Family, with thousands of years of drifting experience, proved to be more vigilant than imagined. Seeing the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong emerge, it was as if they saw the Chenxing Principality''s expeditionary forces that had once swept across the Moluo Star Field thousands of years ago. With one failed strike, spatial fluctuations immediately emerged around the Escaping Space Mech, and the Fifth Rank Moruo Royal Family swiftly activated the mech''s escaping space ability, about to enter the void. However, a suddenly emerging cluster of alloy wires from the void tightly bound the mech, preventing the Moruo Space-Escape Mech from entering the void in the first instant. At this moment, having activated the "Zen Seal: Inner Speed" feature, allowing the Super Main Cannon''s "Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings" feature to finish charging instantly, the Cang Qiong at the bow unleashed a fearsome spectral light arrow. A soft chant was heard, and the next second the spectral light arrow shot straight into the body of the Moruo Space-Escape Mech below. There was no scattering blast of energy, no sparks flying from the mech''s body. Compared to the other two main cannon attack features, "True Immortal Quantum Sword Light" and "Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light," the "Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings" of the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] was more like a cold breeze that passed by, leaving only a chilling bone-deep coldness, not a scene of flesh and blood flying everywhere. Of course, this doesn''t mean that the "Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings" attack feature was lacking in might; in fact, it was more overbearing than the vast majority of attack features. This could be seen from the Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech below at this moment. As the spectral light arrow entered the mech, one could see that the entire mech froze in place. Was the mech being controlled? No, it wasn''t. The fact was that the Fifth Rank Moruo Royal Family member inside who was controlling the Space-Escape Mech had been killed by the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings, erasing all life force within. The target of the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings was always the flesh and blood organisms themselves, not their outer mechanical shells. Chapter 813 - 427: Moro Secret Vault - High Level Starry Sea Creatures Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings, why is it "Living Beings," and not the "All-Souls" of the Super Main Cannon itself? The reason lies here. The warship rapidly descended, passing straight down through the tunnel, and this underground space constructed by the Moruo Royal Family fully presented itself before Song Chi. In every corner of the spacious underground space, at this moment, countless ordinary members of the Moruo Clan were carefully peering at the entrance until the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong made its descent. But the Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mecha showed no response, and it wasn''t until then that all the ordinary Moruo started screaming and crying. In the midst of chaos, some Moruo tried to use Low Rank escaping space mecha to slip into the void, but were easily slaughtered by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and the Fallen Angel Soldier Statues summoned by Song Chi beforehand. A massacre officially commenced. He was no Holy Mother, and the Moruo Clan had always been the enemy of the duchy. If these ordinary Moruo were allowed to escape, they could potentially alarm the other three clans on this Chaotic Floating Land; they could not be spared. Faced with the slaughter by dozens of Fifth and Sixth Rank Soldier Figurines, the outcome was inevitable. In less than half an hour, all of the Moruo beneath the earth were wiped out; next on the agenda was to check the spoils. First was the towering Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mecha in front of him, which could only be operated by a member of the Moruo Clan, and it had to be Fifth Rank Level. However, he remembered that after becoming the captain of the Zhulu Warship, the family had provided a piece of High-Level information, which clearly recorded that the family had a breeding area for Moruo in certain underground parts of the Dragon Spine Continent, which included a significant number of ordinary Moruo and apparently also members of the Fifth Rank Level. It''s just that due to the lack of technology to manufacture Moruo Space-Escape Mecha, those Moruo couldn''t utilize their full potential. He believed that the family would be very interested in this Fifth Rank Level Moruo Space-Escape Mecha. Besides this, he removed the lifeless Fifth Rank member of the Moruo Royal Family from inside the mecha, along with a mini Space Box they carried. Upon opening this mini Space Box, as expected, it contained some important items carried by the Fifth Rank Moruo Royal Family. Including a Red Oddity, a complete set of blueprints for the Moruo Space-Escape Mecha (up to Fifth Rank), and various special Mineral Resources... Song Chi first looked naturally at the complete set of blueprints for the Moruo Space-Escape Mecha, which, if handed over to the family''s research division, could become another Source of Medium-High Rank mecha creations for the family, following the Hellfire Mech. Regrettably, these blueprints only went up to Fifth Rank, and the portion of the blueprints for the Fifth Rank mecha had numerous annotations, indicating that the remaining members of the Moruo Royal Family only brought blueprints for Fourth Rank and below mecha when they fled; the Fifth Rank blueprints were recreated and deduced step by step over the past thousands of years. Having secured this valuable set of blueprints, Song Chi shifted his gaze to another object. Not to the Red Epic Quality Oddity, but to one basketball-sized, fiery red Crystal Core. At first, he didn''t know what this item was until the Flame Giant ran over frantically and roared incessantly. Finally, through Mind Sound Transmission, he learned that this was most likely the Heart Core of a Sixth Rank Fire Attribute Giant, which would significantly assist the Flame Giant. The Flame Giant even stated that after consuming this Heart Core, it had a fair chance of stepping directly into the Sixth Rank. Naturally, Song Chi was pleased; how many Sixth Rank Enslaved Species did the entire Song Family have? If the Flame Giant could successfully step into the Sixth Rank this time, the overall strength of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would undoubtedly see a massive increase. Without much thought, Song Chi repeated the previous action and took another trip to the Dragon Spine Continent, informed the Clan Elder staying on the continent, informed him of the imminent breakthrough of the Flame Giant to Sixth Rank, and then Song Chi sent the Flame Giant to the site of an Origin Eruption Eye derived from the Sixth Rank on the Dragon Spine Continent. He then threw the Sixth Rank Fire Attribute Heart Core to it. Having done all this, Song Chi then returned to the underground space of the Chaotic Floating Land. Long-Range Communicator lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Communication Sub-disk Feature 2: Communication distance doubled Feature 3: Communication encryptor Effects: Consumes Spectral Energy Points (depending on the distance between the communicating parties), can initiate communication with Sub-disk actively, current maximum communication distance is 0.2 light-years (0.12). No need for Charge and Buffer Upgrade Requirement: 20 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 2000 Spectral Energy Points Note: This component requires occupying 3 special slots {Communication Sub-disk: Consumes 10000 Spectral Energy Points, condenses an activated Sub-disk which can perform remote communication with the Main Disk (after activation, the Sub-disk lasts for 10 minutes, then will automatically disperse), a maximum of 1 Sub-disk can exist at the same time.} {Communication Encryptor: Communication between Main Disk and Sub-disk is accompanied by a special encryption method, making it difficult for external means to intercept the communication content.} "A component for long-range communication?" Upon first reading the attributes of this part, Song Chi didn''t feel much surprise but rather some puzzlement. If the red light point "Peeping Spirit Eyes" detected previously was this Strange Object, it would be hard not to speculate about the purpose of the Fifth Rank Moruo Royal Family member departing the underground. As previously proved, across the Spatial Veil, the "Peeping Spirit Eyes" Feature doesn''t work, which means that Strange Object detected earlier must have left the underground space beneath the veil. Coupled with the attributes of this [Long-Range Communicator], it was highly likely that the Fifth Rank Moruo Royal Family member was using it to communicate with the outside world. Chapter 814 - 427: Moro Secret Vault - Starry Sea High-Level Creatures_2 Thinking of this, Song Chi frowned. He couldn''t be sure who the Fifth Rank Moruo Clan had contactedwhether it was other alien species or other remnants of the Moruo outsidebut clearly, no one could provide him with that answer now. Without dwelling on this matter, Song Chi summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Flanked by an entourage of puppet soldiers, the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon, the Cold Moon Snow Python, Zhong Yu, the Thorned Flying Dragon, and several other enslaved species, he headed straight for the Moruo''s secret vault. The Moruo heritage spanned a considerable length. If one included the time before their main forces were obliterated by the duchy, their legacy was nearly twenty thousand years old. Even the remnant Moruo Royal Family had existed for thousands of years, and such duration had naturally allowed them to accumulate some foundations. Given their desperate survival over the past few millennia, their foundations might not compare to the Heavenly Star Tribe encountered before, but it certainly exceeded the contents of the miniature space box. Otherwise, it would be far too meager. In fact, when the puppet soldiers were slaughtering those ordinary members of the Heavenly Star Tribe, Song Chi had discovered the location of this tribe''s secret vault through a brainwave imprint. Clearly, this was where the tribe had stored their heritage. After stepping over the corpses of numerous Moruo, Song Chi arrived at the entrance of the vault. Looking at the ghostly light emanating from the alloy doors of the vault and knowing it must be fortified with special energy, and considering that the nearly four thousand kilometers long Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could not be summoned here, he had to resort to having the puppet soldiers and the enslaved species work together. The puppet soldiers had no issues, but the size constraints on the enslaved species greatly limited their strength. Thankfully, their numbers were sufficient, and after two days of continuous bombardment, the special energy on the alloy doors was completely worn down. Boom! The alloy doors collapsed completely, revealing the true face of the Moruo secret vault to Song Chi. With just a glance, he shook his head repeatedly. Compared to the secret vault of the Heavenly Star Tribe, this Moruo vault was smaller by more than tenfold, and this fact alone was enough to preliminarily estimate the value of everything within. However, he soon came to terms with it. The Heavenly Star Tribe had occupied the entire Red River Star Domain for thousands of years, collecting resources far more rapidly than the Moruo, who had lost their sovereign territories and had been in hiding for millennia. Splitting his mind into thirty-four parts, Song Chi, with the assistance of the puppet soldiers, began to rapidly tally all the resources in the vault. Half a day later, a somewhat drained Song Chi finally completed the inventory of all items. While it did not compare to the Heavenly Star Tribe''s haul, this time it was his war gains alone. When strictly accounted for, they actually amounted to several times more than from the Heavenly Star Floating Island. Eighty strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin Nine thousand five hundred strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin Two hundred thousand strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin Nearly a billion strands of Third Rank and below Floating Land Origin Twenty Orange Glory Treasures Over a thousand items of Purple and below quality Six Fifth Rank Void Crystals Over twenty thousand Titanium Crystals Three stalks of [Bone Tempering Grass], a special Strengthen Physique resource Over one hundred million tons of various mineral resources ... Counting these resources, Song Chi found it hard to breathe. Although he never lacked for Floating Land Origin as the overseer of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, this harvest still caught his eye. Even without considering the Floating Land Origin, Void Crystals, Titanium Crystals, and Bone Tempering Grass were all extremely valuable to him. Not to mention, among the several Orange Oddities, he spotted an incredibly rare repair component. An Orange Warship Armor repair component called [Atomic Repair Instrument]. Although this component couldn''t compare to [Final Blessing], it could replace the [Healing Fruit] component. He remembered that the white-quality [Healing Fruit] was obtained from the Starshine Civilization. Now that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had been promoted to a Zhulu Warship, this white-quality Warship Armor repair component had become nearly ineffective. However, because such repair components were scarce, it had remained on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong until now, and at last, he could replace it. After mounting the Atomic Repair Instrument, Song Chi had enhanced it all the way to lv50. Atomic Repair Instrument lv50 Quality: Orange Feature: Accumulative repair times +1 Feature 2: Atomic Healing Consumption: 50,000/attempt (Spectral Energy Points) Usable Attempts: 2/2 Effect: Once activated, immediately restores 30% of the Energy Shield Shield Value, repairs 30% of the Warship Armor, and repairs 10% of the warship''s body. Buffer: 14h ... {Atomic Healing: Consuming 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, instantaneously restores 80% of the Energy Shield Shield Value, will not take effect if the Energy Shield is overloaded, Cooldown Time 24 hours.} Song Chi was quite satisfied with this attribute. ... After taking inventory of all the gains, Song Chi pondered whether or not to target the three Mengjiao Tribe families. After some thought, he decided against it. Without going into detail, these three families were all old six-level civilizations of the Chaotic Star Field, their foundations were not something the Moruo Clan, strays that they were, could compare to. Moreover, each of the three families had at least Fifth Rank combat power in reserve, with the Mengjiao Tribe even possessing Sixth Rank. Coupled with their unknown trump cards and the bolstering Floating Land laws, the dangers were not low. Thinking this, Song Chi once again activated the "Mirage Shadow" feature and left the Chaotic Floating Land through the previously enslaved Third Rank member of the Mengjiao Tribe. After departing from the Chaotic Floating Land, instead of wandering aimlessly, Song Chi sped toward the west. Calculating the time, it was now at the most intense stage of the war, and naturally, he also wanted to join in the excitement. However, before that, there was something else he had to do. Entrusting the warship''s controls to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, Song Chi entered the Ruins Market. He took out the three Bone Tempering Grass specimens and began to use them one after the other. Six days later, after having absorbed all three specimens of Bone Tempering Grass, Song Chi once again stepped onto the Bloodline Baptism Altar. However, this time was different from before, as his Bloodline Baptism Compatibility had increased from 88 to 90. This also meant that he had successfully reached the threshold for an Advanced Bloodline Baptism. With that in mind, Song Chi did not hesitate and directly initiated the Advanced Bloodline Baptism. As the thick blood mist appeared above the Baptism Altar and slowly enveloped his entire body, a continual stabbing pain from all over made Song Chi gasp for air. However, to complete this Advanced Bloodline Baptism, to elevate his Genetic Bloodline Talent to the ranks of high-level Star Sea beings, Song Chi could only grit his teeth and persevere. Although he had already ascended to Fourth Rank, and the benefits of entering the ranks of high-level Star Sea beings were no longer as significant as before, no Star Sea Species would refuse an elevation in Genetic Bloodline Talent. Even though he had already ascended to Fourth Rank, and it was not possible to gain additional law amplitude, the Genetic Bloodline Talent still had a permanent boost on subsequent law comprehension speed, breakthroughs in his own Guidance Technique, and the benefits were still significant. Time passed, ten minutes later. As the blood mist slowly dissipated, it signaled the completion of this Bloodline Baptism. Looking at Song Chi, his face was clearly flushed with exhilaration. Obviously, this Bloodline Baptism had successfully elevated his Genetic Bloodline Talent to the Star Sea''s Fourth Tier, which is, to the ranks of high-level Star Sea beings. Genetic Bloodline Talent: 74 Bloodline Baptism Compatibility: 90 A Genetic Bloodline Talent Value of 74 points represents not just a number but Song Chi''s potential for the future. PS: There will only be two chapters today; the update will be postponed to tomorrow. Chapter 815 - 428: The Final Battle Song Chi returned to the Duchy Fleet just as the higher-ups of the Duchy had decided to initiate the final assault. Under the approval of several old ancestors from the Song Family, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong also joined the decapitation operation. The group stealth component provided by the Song Family was named "River of Stealth," an enhanced Silver Legend Component at lv70. It could bind up to a maximum of 300 warships, with very high stealth priority. As long as it did not engage in attacks, its duration could last up to 240 hours, and its attributes were quite formidable. However, this decapitation operation that had already been decided was destined to penetrate deep into enemy territory and was not without danger; only the Zhulu Warship was at least needed to join in. For this reason, the actual decapitation squad consisted of just under a hundred warships. After all, there were only several hundred Zhulu Warships among the entire Duchy Fleet. If 300 of them were drawn out, wouldn''t that cut the force in half? The Alien Race allied forces were not fools eitherif a large number of high-level combat powers were suddenly missing, they could probably guess the decapitation plan even with their eyes closed, which would make it difficult to play a significant role at that time. ... Three days passed in a flash. In the Lige Star Region, where both fleets were facing each other. Accompanying yet another fleet redeployment, the battle between the fleets, numbering over ten million, erupted once again. As the cannons roared and the first volley from the Alien Race Starships passed over, the Chenxing Duchy Fleet, still maintaining its usual formation, abruptly, with the center as its base, the warships assigned for the first wave of defense swiftly pulled apart in their respective directions. Soon, a spherical steel fortress over 6000 kilometers in diameter, pitch-black in appearance, directly emerged in the sight of the millions of Alien Race allied forces. "Damn, it''s a high-level Mobile Warstar!" Those units of combat power from fifth to sixth rank in the Alien Race allied forces recognized at once the high-level Mobile Warstar provided by the Eagle Family. Powered by the tremendous thrust provided by the controlled nuclear fusion reactor, the steel war star, which was comparable in size to regular Star-Annihilating Starships, began to push forward towards the front. In the shadow behind the Mobile Warstar, over a hundred thousand Vanguard Warships closely followed. "All members of the United Fleet, concentrate all firepower on the Mobile Warstar in the center!" The command from the highest command post of the Alien Race allied forces was quickly relayed. Millions of starship main cannons charged up one after another. However, even facing the densely packed charge points in front, the advancement of the high-level Mobile Warstar remained firm, pushing forward steadfastly. On its fierce metallic iron shell, tens of thousands of cannon ports turned around, waiting for the onslaught of countless incoming fire. Inside the Mobile Warstar, tens of thousands of ordinary people from the Eagle Family did not aim the formidable firepower of the Warstar at the countless Alien Race Starships opposite them but prepared to use it as a subsequent interception method. The plan specified earlier was very clear. The only task for the Eagle Family''s high-level Mobile Warstar was to ensure that over one hundred thousand Vanguard Warships were delivered into the midst of the Alien Race allied fleet. As for concentrating firepower on the Alien Race allied forces, that was the task of the Vanguard Fleet, which had group amplification. As time passed, the Mobile Warstar had only advanced tens of kilometers forward when the densely packed cannons of the Alien Race allied forces had already started firing. All one could see was a sky full of fireworks blossoming from afar, appearing magnificently beautiful. However, for those inside the Mobile Warstar from the Eagle Family, there was no mood to appreciate the spectacle. Instead, a sense of fear filled their hearts. This was an all-out offensive from millions of cannons. Although the high-level Mobile Warstar''s outer layer was equipped with _mgr_window.protect_admin(''afrd Six nuclear energy shield''), capable of shielding against sixth rank attacks, this was not a number to be joked about. To be honest, even the bombardment from millions of ordinary starships was far beyond what a normal sixth rank nuclear energy shield could withstand, not to mention that the incoming fire also included attacks from combat power units of fourth rank and above. Fortunately, the high-level Mobile Warstar itself also benefited from the effect enhancement of the group amplification component. Coupled with the designated defensive amplification from several Torch Warships at the rear, the strength of the nuclear energy shield on the outer surface of the Warstar had already been multiplied many times over its original strength. In addition, the numerous firepower ports of the Warstar were fully firing, striving to intercept the dense incoming fire. Including the hundreds of millions of Duchy Warships in the rear also providing fire support. Under these various factors, the nuclear energy shield on the surface of the high-level Mobile Warstar, though rapidly dimming as time elapsed, continued to advance steadfastly. Half an hour later, just before the nuclear energy shield was about to overload, the high-level Mobile Warstar finally broke into the original defensive area of the Alien Race allied forces. Although the Alien Race Starships in this area had already withdrawn in advance, a fleet of nearly ten million was not so easy to change formation. The high-level Mobile Warstar genuinely tore a breach in the defensive line of the Alien Race allied fleet. With this, the Eagle Family''s high-level Mobile Warstar had essentially completed its mission. The hundred thousand Vanguard Warships that followed immediately began to rapidly assemble and fire, striving to tear open the small defensive line breach even further. However, although these hundred thousand Vanguard Warships also had the support of the group amplification component, they were ultimately facing concentrated fire from an enemy tens of times their number. In a short time, the fleet had already suffered casualties in the triple digits. From the direction of the Duchy''s Main Fleet in the rear, seeing that the Vanguard Fleet had already penetrated the enemy''s defensive line, the fleet headquarters also quickly issued the order to advance the entire army. Chapter 816 - 428: The Final Battle_2 This sudden all-around push immediately forced the Alien Race Coalition Forces to divert the majority of their starships to intercept, significantly reducing the pressure on the Duchy''s Vanguard Fleet. ... While the fleets of both sides were engaged in fierce combat, an unnoticed small group of warships was gradually approaching from the flank. This small fleet comprised fewer than ninety warships, but leading them were five battleships, with the remaining ones all being Zhulu Warshipsa rather luxurious lineup. Despite their potentially tremendous impact, this fleet remained utterly unnoticed by the Alien Race Coalition Forces. "Ding Bang, brother, the attributes of this stealth component are quite impressive, aren''t they? The stealth priority must be no less than 8000, right?" In the group chat, a captain from the Chenxing Clan''s battleship seemingly spoke casually. However, Song Dingbang knew full well and chuckled, shaking his head without replying. At this point, the conversation in the group chat was diverted by a battleship captain from the Twilight Marquis Family. "When do we make our move? We''re now close enough to the Alien Race Coalition Forces. If we keep approaching, could we risk being exposed?" Hearing this, Song Dingbang shook his head. "No rush, we only get one chance. We must kill as many High Rank Aliens as possible, not necessarily turning the tide, but at least causing enough chaos in their command structure would be even better!" Upon hearing Song Dingbang''s words, all the Torch Ship Captains in the group chat nodded in agreement. It might seem they had an impressive lineup, but they had fewer than a hundred ships. Once they played their hand, regardless of the outcome, the alerted Alien Race Coalition Forces would never allow them a second opportunity for a surprise attack. Therefore, they had to make the most of this one chance. And so, as the battle raged on in the frontline, the eighty-some ships that remained hidden, like experienced hunters, patiently awaited the perfect moment to strike. Time passed quickly, and nearly half an hour had flown by. At the location of the Duchy''s Vanguard Fleet, what was once a small breach had now expanded more than threefold after nearly half an hour of desperate assaults. However, the cost was steep, as out of the hundred thousand Vanguard Warships, fewer than seventy thousand remained, and that number was rapidly decreasing. Inside the command center of the Mobile Warstar belonging to the Eagle Family, a discussion ensued, and eventually, the order was given to charge the Empire Model 5 Orbital Cannon, targeting the area where the Alien Race Coalition Forces'' high-level combat power was concentrated. As the command was issued, a terrifyingly large cannon mouth in front of the Mobile Warstar slowly began gathering radiant light. The Empire Model 5 Orbital Cannon, the latest heavy cannon model offered by the Xian Qin Divine Dynasty''s Xian Qin Heavy Industry Group, was terrifyingly mighty. At its peak, it was rumored to unleash an attack as powerful as a Half-Step Seventh Rank, but this was offset by a significant charge and buffer time. Because of this, no order to fire had come from the command center over the past half hour. But now, as casualties mounted among the Vanguard Fleet, they hoped to alleviate some pressure by giving it a try. Meanwhile, the Decapitation Squad, still hidden far to the side, had many Torch Ship Captains noticing these developments. Soon, Song Dingbang''s voice resounded in the warship communication group chat. "Now is the time. All hands, activate all main and super main cannons for attack feature charge. Target coordinates are..." With the issue of the attack commands from Song Dingbang, almost ninety warships aligned in a straight formation, with their bows simultaneously gathering three rays of light at rapid speed. The most activity came from a few warships, such as Song Chi''s Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. For Song Chi had activated the "Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light," "Taiyi Quantum Sword Array," and with the help of "Zen Seal: Inner Speed," the "Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings," which had completed its cooldown, these three features specifically. The key feature was undoubtedly the "Taiyi Quantum Sword Array." Once the "Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform," a silver main cannon, reached Sixth Rank, the "Taiyi Quantum Sword Array" could congeal up to forty-two gigantic sword phantoms. This meant that in front of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, a total of forty-four rays of attack energy phantoms were now being gathered. Actually, he was still better off than the two Zhulu Warships ahead, where the energy phantoms gathered at the front numbered over sixty. Clearly, among the main cannons or super main cannons they carried, at least two had mass-attack features. Just as the warships of the Decapitation Squad were charging for an attack, the high-level Mobile Warstar of the Eagle Family had already completed the charge of its Empire Model 5 orbital cannon. A super light beam with a diameter exceeding one hundred thousand meters violently burst forth, heading straight towards the suspected command fleet group of the Alien Race United Fleet. The scorching light beam shot forward and any Alien Race Starship in its path almost instantly turned to ashes. However, just as the people of the Eagle Family inside the Warstar filled with anticipation, several sixth-rank starships of the Alien Race command fleet group reacted simultaneously in the distance. One could see several faint aureoles of light emerging from three sixth-rank starships, quickly forming three distinct special domains around the fleet. The scorching light beam from the Empire Model 5 orbital cannon soon collided with the first-layer domain power. Although it quickly shattered that layer, the light beam had significantly dimmed. After a few moments, the second layer of the domain was also worn away, but by then, the might of the scorching light beam had been greatly reduced. As expected, before the third layer of domain power was completely worn away, the attack power of the Empire Model 5 orbital cannon had completely dissipated. This result sent a chill through the hearts of the entire Vanguard Fleet. However, before they could ponder further, a sudden change occurred, and numerous imposing energy attack phantoms appeared out of nowhere on the right side of the Alien Race United Fleet. Like the direction previously attacked by the high-level Mobile Warstar, the targets of these hundreds of energy phantoms or beams were also the suspected command fleet group of the Alien Race United Fleet. "The Decapitation Squad, it''s the Decapitation Fleet that has taken action!" In the Vanguard Fleet''s communications group chat, the high-ranking Torch Ship Captain who had been informed about this operation earlier couldn''t help but speak up excitedly. Before this, there had been no signs at all. The concentrated fire attack from the Decapitation Fleet took all the starships of the Alien Race United Fleet completely by surprise. The remaining third-layer special domain quickly shattered, and hundreds of orange main cannon attacks with at least fourth-rank features hit the various command starships of the Alien Race United Fleet one after another. After numerous resounding booms, nearly half of the Alien Race United Fleet''s command starships were damaged, and as a result, the fleet numbering nearly ten million starships plunged into chaos. Some of the weaker alien race warships that had always been used as cannon fodder seized the opportunity to break away from the fleet, scattering and fleeing in different directions. Moreover, some starships fired at their own allies in panic, turning the entire Alien Race United Fleet into a disorganized mess in no time. Taking advantage of this crucial moment, the Vanguard Fleet, Decapitation Fleet, and Duchy''s Main Fleet fired from multiple directions, aimed to further stir the already chaotic battlefield. In the central area of the Alien Race United Fleet group, nearly a hundred medium and high-rank starships that survived the Decapitation Fleet''s concentrated fire were also somewhat disorganized. At that moment, orders to restore communication and reorganize the fleet''s order quickly spread from several sixth-rank starships. However, the disadvantages of being a multi-faction United Fleet became completely evident at this moment. Not to mention the ordinary starships below, even among the surviving nearly one hundred highest command starships from various factions, many were also in chaos, completely ignoring the orders from the several sixth-rank starships and only caring about escaping in all directions. Seeing this, the Alien Race commanders on the few sixth-rank starships also spared no effort. The main cannons of the warships fired rapidly, sinking those command ships that were disturbing the battle one by one. Only by doing so could they regain control over the order of the entire United Fleet as quickly as possible. But would the Duchy''s several sixth-rank Torch Ship Captains let them have their way? Once they allowed these Alien Race United Fleets to regroup, even though they had already suffered considerable losses, their sheer number would undoubtedly cause significant harm to the Duchy Fleet. Therefore, aside from Rosetta Chenxing, who was in charge of the overall command, the remaining four Fearless Ships also took action. One could see them activating the Blink Devices on their warships at the same time. When they reappeared, they had transformed into Mech Giants standing hundreds of thousands of meters tall, towering near several Alien Race sixth-rank starships. Terrible Powers of Laws channeled through the weapons in the hands of the four Mythical Mecha Giants, which at least emitted silver light, slashing fiercely across the hulls of the starships. Sharp sounds of metal grinding rang out, and although it did not deal a severe blow to these Alien Race sixth-rank starships, it made them lose the will to restore order amidst the chaos. Chapter 817 - 429: The Partition of the Chaotic Star Field With the simultaneous action of four Fearless Captains, the once somewhat stabilized alien alliance fleet was plunged back into chaos. In comparison, the few Duchy Fleets that had maintained a good formation kept attacking continuously, and the battle damage ratio between the two sides remained at 1:10, or even 1:15. As time passed, in less than twenty minutes, the balance of the battle between the two fleets had completely tipped. Realizing that the battle was irretrievable, the several Sixth Rank Alien Race Starships entangled by the four Fearless Captains stopped paying attention to the surrounding battles and made every effort to shake off the entanglement of the Mythical Mecha Giants to make their escape. But how could the Torch Warships, whose combat power ranked among the top in the Shattered Starry Sea among creatures of the same rank, be easily suppressed? In the battlefield of the White Night Chenxing''s transformation into the Mythical Mecha Giant, the Metal Law radiating a faint gold glow collided constantly with the hull of the Mengjiao Tribe''s Sixth Rank Starship, which had a large number of Law Stones fused into it and possessed extremely high resistance to laws. The broadsword blade in its hand, emitting a faint silver light, chopped at the outer shell of the Starship''s armor under the envelopment of the Metal Law. It was visible that even though the hull of the Mengjiao Tribe''s Sixth Rank Starship was exceptional, with the continuous slashes of the silver broadsword over the same spot, fissures viciously widened before the naked eye. Inside the Starship, the Warship Control Room. The complexion of the Mengjiao Tribe''s First Fleet Commander turned extraordinarily ugly. Watching the Starships exploding in the surrounding star space, its heart bled - among them were hundreds of thousands of the main Starships of the Mengjiao Tribe. However, it quickly gritted its teeth, its gaze sharply turning towards a Silver Oddity specially embedded in the control console of the Starship. "Activate! Activate the Phantom Dodge ability of the Melting Ship Oddity [Phantom Stone]?" Heeding the prompt from the intelligent system beside its ear, the Commander firmly chose to activate it. "Survival of the fittest C no need to fear a lack of firewood as long as the green mountains last." It understood this principle well, just as it was acutely aware that this defeat represented the certainty of the battle outcome in the Chaotic Star Field. Thus, at this moment, the only thought in its mind was to rush back to the Chaotic Floating Land to initiate the "Mengjiao Tribe Fire Seed Plan." Shortly after hearing the news of this grand pioneering war, the Mengjiao Tribe''s higher echelons devised this "Civilizational Preservation Plan." In the face of the immense Torch Human Civilization, not just the Mengjiao Tribe, but in fact dozens of civilized races within the entire Chaotic Star Field, had little hope for victory at heart. Only by understanding the strength of Torch Humanity could one truly comprehend the despair within it. From the outset, every civilization had basically planned its own Civilizational Preservation Plan. As to why they had still formed the United Fleet and made this dying struggle was merely for that faint glimmer of hope within their hearts. Otherwise, which civilization would truly wish to initiate so-called Civilizational Preservation Plans? Pleasantly termed Civilizational Preservation Plan, in reality, it was more aptly called Civilizational Wandering Plan. Scattering like homeless dogs far from their ancestral Star Domains and venturing into the dangerous and silent unknown Starry Sea was hardly a good choice; a slight mishap could lead them to perish in Alien Territories. But now, there was no other choice; the battle was decided, and the Chaotic Star Field would soon be absorbed into the territory of the Chenxing Principality C there was no more room for survival for the Mengjiao Tribe. However, at that moment, a prompt from the Starship''s intelligence caused its complete despair. "Warning, affected by an unknown Spatial Blockade effect, Phantom Dodge ability ineffective!" Hearing the loss of the "Phantom Dodge" ability, the highest commander of the Mengjiao Tribe seemed to lose all strength, slumping powerlessly into his seat. The reason it had dared to join the United Fleet was precisely because of this Silver Quality [Phantom Stone] Oddity. And now, even this Silver Oddity had failed, meaning the high command of the Chenxing Principality had no intention of sparing anyone. And, like it, there were still many in the alien alliance fleet at that moment, albeit with far inferior life-saving means compared to this highest commander of the Mengjiao Tribe. As time progressed, with the number of the alien alliance fleet''s Starships continually decreasing, the battle outcome grew clear. However, the central Sixth Rank battlefield was not so easily concluded. Indeed, the four Dreadnought Captains of the Duchy comprehensively suppressed several Sixth Rank Alien Race combat units, but ending the battle was not so quick. With their hopes of escape dashed, these several Sixth Rank Alien Race units lapsed into complete madness. Under their reckless counterattacks, even the four Fearless Captains found themselves with a headache. At that moment, the Sixth Rank Starship of the Mengjiao Tribe, facing the Mech Giant transformed from the [White Night Chenxing], suddenly exhibited rapidly flickering red glints. Seeing this, all nearby Warships automatically retreated, because if they weren''t mistaken, this indicated that the Mengjiao Tribe Starship had activated its self-destruction program. In other words, this Sixth Rank Mengjiao Tribe Starship wanted to self-destruct. Moreover, judging by the binding beam emitted from this Starship, it seemed to want to drag the White Night Chenxing Fearless Ship down with it, almost as if it wished for mutual destruction. However, this threat was obviously not substantial. The Defence Features of the silver Warship Armor equipped on the White Night Chenxing were activated by Angele Chenxing the first time. Before the Mengjiao Tribe Starship could self-destruct, the White Night Chenxing not only returned to its Warship form in advance but also had an additional layer of bright gold Defense coating its exterior. Chapter 818 - 818 429 Dividing the Chaotic Star Field_2 ?Chapter 818: Chapter 429: Dividing the Chaotic Star Field_2 Chapter 818: Chapter 429: Dividing the Chaotic Star Field_2 Boom! After the intense explosion came a brief deafness. The self-destruction might of a Sixth Rank Starship was not to be underestimated; even though the surrounding warships had already pulled tens of thousands of kilometers away, they were still damaged by the sweeping energy storm. Overloading the Energy Shield was a minor issue; even worse, many Alien Race Starships sank as a result. Now looking at the Fearless Ship, White Night Chenxing, which was at the core of the explosion, its originally cool bright gold Armor Layer had become battered and tattered. Even with its Silver Quality Warship Armor reinforced to the limit of Sixth Rank, it suffered over 60% damage; nearly 30% of the warship body was damaged, and the Energy Shield was thoroughly overloaded. This was the condition after activating the repair components twice in the middle of the crisis. However, despite this, the peripheral Torch Ship Captains and the Starry Sea Alien Race were still filled with amazement. You must know that surviving the full-force self-destruction of a Sixth Rank Unit was in itself a display of strength. But before the other battle areas could continue, a faint spatial fluctuation suddenly appeared in the vacuum area with a radius of tens of thousands of kilometers, created by the self-destruction of the Sixth Rank Mengjiao Tribe. The next second, another Sixth Rank Alien Race Warship appeared right in front of the severely damaged White Night Chenxing. In the Fearless Ships Main Control Room, Angele Chenxing, who had yet to show much change in expression, suddenly had a tremor in his gaze. On this suddenly appearing second Sixth Rank starship, he saw a familiar red glow. For a moment, even with his nearly five thousand years of composure, he couldnt help but feel terrified. Given the current state of White Night Chenxing, taking another direct hit from a self-destruction of the same rank was unimaginable. Instinctively, he wanted to activate the second Blink Device on the warship immediately, but the surrounding space had been preemptively Bound, cutting off the possibility to escape through blinking. At this critical moment, he could think of no other solution than to flee using the blinking ability. Just at this urgent juncture, Chenxing Traverse Ship, which had always been at the forefront of the Duchy Fleet, appeared at the center of this vacuum area without anyone knowing when. A dazzling silver light streaked out from the Chenxing Traverse Ship, an almost Ultimate Dreadnought, and instantly penetrated the interior of that Sixth Rank Alien Race Starship in front of it. And then there was no then; the Sixth Rank Alien Race Starship seemed to be completely frozen, even its self-destruction countdown halted. When the scene returned to normal, Chenxing Traverse Ship had already completed the Charge of its super main cannons Attack Feature. As expected, the Sixth Rank Alien Race Starship was completely defeated under the two Super Main Cannons Attack Feature. On the side, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong of the beheading warship fleet. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chis gaze condensed slightly. If his guess was correct, the flagship of the first-generation Rosetta, Chenxing Traverse Ship, had just shot out a beam of silver light from a component which should be a Silver Quality time-related component, and one of its effects must be similar to Zen Seal: External Time Stop. As for its two Super Main Cannons, one of them must be of Golden Quality. As for why he was so certain, it was simple: a normal Silver Quality Super Main Cannon would not be able to sink a warship of the same rank this easily, even if it were enhanced to the Seventh Rank. Thinking this, Song Chis gaze swept over the warship communication group chat. Sure enough, most of the Torch Ship Captains had expressions similar to his own from earlier; obviously, he wasnt the only one to infer the quality of the two components. This event did not affect the following battles. With millions of Alien Race Starships still remaining, the battle quickly resumed. However, with the loss of two Sixth Rank Combat Power Units, the battles outcome had already been determined; all that was needed was time. Soon, nearly two months passed. After constant strikes and clearances during this time, the entire Alien Race coalition was finally cleansed. Not until then did Chenxing Traverse Ship lift the effect of the large area blockade component. Now that the main fleet of the entire Alien Race coalition had been completely dealt with, it meant that the fate of the various Alien Races in the Chaotic Star Field was sealed, and what followed was a step-by-step advance until the entire Chaotic Star Field was fully incorporated into the Duchys territory. Before proceeding with the subsequent advancement, it is necessary to distribute the spoils of war first; moreover, a unified arrangement is needed for the advancement in the entire Chaotic Star Field. With just over four years remaining from the five-year deadline set by the Yaohan Kingdom, there is not enough time for collective action; the five major forces of the Duchy need to advance separately. Since they need to split up, decisions on which route each family will take and which other forces of the Duchy will follow must be carefully discussed. Speaking of spoils of war, these actually refer to all the gains from the annihilation of the main fleets of the Allied Alien Races. Although these alien forces essentially left their belongings in their own ancestral homelands, there were nearly tens of millions of starships, and there were bound to be quite a few good items on them. After several families took inventory, they discovered quite a few good items, among which, not to mention Floating Land Origin, there were a substantial number of Starry Sea Oddities. One Silver Oddity [Phantom Stone] Twenty-nine Red Oddities One hundred and ninety-three Orange Oddities ... Seeds of the Starry Sky Plant [Star Devouring Vine] Twenty Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essences Among all these objects, Song Chi was only interested in that [Phantom Stone], which could be transformed into a Blink Device named [Phantom Dodge]. Regrettably, this sole Silver Legendary Oddity was clearly not something a Zhulu Warship Captain like him had the privilege to claim first, even the entire Song Family fell slightly short, and in the end, the Chenxing Clan got it. There was no helping it, strictly speaking, the Chenxing Clan had two Sixth Rank starships perish at their hands, plus the large area blockade component they provided, so it was fair for them to claim the major credit. In the end, Song Chi obtained that seed of the [Star Devouring Vine]. Initially, he wanted to plant this [Star Devouring Vine] seed directly in the Cultivation Secret Realm, after all, with the Secret Realm Accelerator feature of [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm], there is a natural advantage in cultivating plants. However, he then considered that the [Star Devouring Vine], unlike the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], doesnt hold such high value; it is purely a type of plant that devours Floating Land energy to nourish itself. Even if it grows up, it seems that it can only provide a Starry Sky Plant Heart in the future, thus he hesitated. Starry Sky Plant Heart, although it is necessary for the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] to return to Sixth Rank, requires a Fifth Rank heart, and to cultivate a [Star Devouring Vine] seed to the Fifth Rank, not to mention whether it will affect the core essence of the Secret Realm itself, even if not, the various energies required are somewhat not worth the cost. After much thought, Song Chi stored the seed of the [Star Devouring Vine] in the warehouse, to see later on if the Treant Race might need it. After completing the distribution of the spoils of war, the five major forces began to argue over the division of the Chaotic Star Field. There was no helping it, everyone wanted those star domains with denser resources, but the star domains are only so large, how could they possibly satisfy the allocation demands of so many forces? Interestingly, the proposal of the Song Family was the first to be accepted because they actively withdrew from the contamination of the central part of the Chaotic Star Field, aiming for the entire western part of the Chaotic Star Field. This western boundary of the Chaotic Star Field bordered the Red River Star Domain, and later on, it could perfectly join up with the Dinghai Star Domain to form a patch, and this western star domain was also quite vast, with a diameter exceeding three thousand light-years. Including the previous Red River Star Domain and the original Dinghai Star Domain, the area was considerably substantial. Additionally, this western star domain contains a Level 5 life-form Floating Land, which was the most satisfying point for the Song Family. Compared to others, high-level Floating Land is the most important foundation for a force. Other families, of course, had no objections to the Song Familys choice. After some more wrangling, the eastern part of the Chaotic Star Field was allotted to the Dusk Family, the northern part to the Eagle Family, while the Chenxing Clan, the Golden Corner Lu Family, and those smaller forces under the five major heads of the Duchy shared the central part of the Chaotic Star Field. PS: Chapter three should be around one or two oclock past midnight. Chapter 819 - 819 430 5 Years ?Chapter 819: Chapter 430: 5 Years Chapter 819: Chapter 430: 5 Years As for the southern part of the Chaotic Star Field, it, like the Red River Star Domain, had long been divided up and there was no share left for the Song Family. After the allocation was completed, it wasnt long before the other four major leaders of the principality took their respective fleets and left, leaving only the Song Family Fleet in the western Chaotic Star Field. The encrypted group chat created by [Dinghai Dragon Steed] popped up with messages one after another. Song Dingbang: A golden super main cannon is almost certain now! Song Tianshu: Actually, its within our expectations isnt it? Counting from before the founding of the nation, the Chenxing Clan has existed for over six thousand years, so its not surprising to have such components like a golden super main cannon! Song Tianhao: How should we plan the clearing and advancement of this western star domain next? Looking at the messages in the group chat, Song Chi pondered for a moment and then actively sent a message. Song Chi: This youngster needs Black Hole Dense Stone, Space Lock Stone, and Void Crystals above Fifth Rank. If you elders come across these resources later, remember to save them for your grandson! Saying this, his eyes shifted, and then he continued: By the way, I recently visited the Chaotic Floating Land and just so happened to encounter the hidden Moruo Clan there. These are obtained by your grandson from the underground bases of those Moruo Clan. After that, he took out the complete set of Moruo Space-Escape Mech blueprints, including one that had been scaled down to tens of meters in height by the [Proportional Scaling Instrument]. Initially stunned by his sudden remarks, the clan elders soon began to smile as they finished looking through the transmitted Moruo Space-Escape Mech plans. A Moruo Space-Escape Mech blueprint scalable up to Fifth Rank Level, if the family research department could indeed solve all the challenges later and even manage mass production, would certainly become one of the vital essences of the family. Of course, mass production is very difficult, because this Moruo Space-Escape Mech requires Space Lock Stones, a special spatial type of resource, and even though the family had controlled the Moruo Secret Realm decades ago, its impossible to produce Space Lock Stones in large quantities. After all, high-order Void Crystals are not resources one can obtain easily, and without high-order Void Crystals, it wouldnt be possible to continuously accelerate the time in the Moruo Secret Realm to acquire its special secret realm products in large quantities. As for the Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mecha, it is even more a supplement to the familys current high-level combat power. Though the western part of this Chaotic Star Field has essentially been cleared, who can guarantee there are no Fifth Rank Alien Species lurking? Eventually, the Song Family Fleet will have to continue moving north, entering the territory of the Robber Star Civilization, and its essential to have high-level combat power stationed at the great rear. Originally, everyone was considering whether leaving a few Fourth-order Zhulu Warship Captains was enough, now with this Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mecha, by summoning a Fifth Rank Moruo Clan from the Dragon Spine Continent and enslaving it with enslavement components to have it stationed here would be most suitable. Song Xingru: Chi, arent you able to return to Dragon Spine Continent anytime? The task of summoning that Fifth Rank Moruo Clan is left to you. Regarding your reward, the family will fully collect resources like Black Hole Dense Stone, Space Lock Stone, and Fifth Rank Void Crystals for you later, the kind that is free of charge. ... Time passed and in the blink of an eye, over four years passed by. Following the continuous clearing and exploitation by various fleets of the Song Family of this western Chaotic Star Field, after more than four years, this region has been fundamentally controlled by the Song Family. Today, Song Chi, who was meditating inside Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong suddenly opened his eyes as the Long-range Communication Plate loaded not long ago sent a notification. [Communication Sub-disk (1): Little Chi, weve found quite a number of Space Lock Stones, do you still want them?] [Main Communication Disk: Yes, coming immediately!] With a slight joy on his face, Song Chi recalled that the first communication sub-disk was given to an elder of the Heavenly Wilderness Tribe, and Song Tianmang, who is currently in charge of clearing and developing a level 3 No-Light Floating Land. Thinking of this, he turned his gaze towards the detailed star chart of the western Chaotic Star Field, while controlling Cangqiong to rise from the surface of a level 5 Starry Floating Continent and soon jumping towards the No-Light Floating Land. It must be said, this [Long-range Communication Plate] component is extremely convenient. After strengthening to lv50, this red components communication range exploded from the initial 0.2 light-years to 20,000 light-years, also the number of communication sub-disks that can be concentrated at the same time reached 6; currently, his grandfather, dad, Song Ting including several clan elders and Song Dingbang each have one, it is completely possible to allow both parties to communicate in critical times. As for [Ruins Market Guest Rank] [Ruins Market Walking Rank] and others, its not that he is unwilling to give them to his parents and family, its just that the Zhu Tian Ruins Market involves too much, the fewer who know, the safer it is. As for informing Shen Youran, that was also a choice made when there was no other option; compared to him who often stays by his parents side, Shen Youran is too far away, and without utilizing the Ruins Market Token, it would be very difficult to communicate or meet at any time. Even so, Shen Youran also took out a part of [Oath Pact], proactively requesting to sign a secrecy agreement. Buzz Buzz Buzz! Accompanied by the successful activation of the [Aurora Transition Device], Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quickly arrived at No-Light Floating Land. As a level 3 Floating Land, the diameter of No-Light Floating Land is just about ten million kilometers, and the Alien Species within the Floating Land are up to a Third Rank Level at most; it shouldnt have disturbed Song Tianmang, an extreme-level Zhulu Warship Captain, but because there was a Third Rank Peak Floating Land Shield, Song Tianmang was only required to make a trip. Now that the Floating Land Shield of No-Light Floating Land has been broken, the familys ordinary starships have already started to mine resources from above the Floating Land. Floating Land Firmament, [Shocking Wave Scarlet Menace] quietly hung there, watching the transport starships constantly rising and falling in the distance. That was fast? It seems that this Space Lock Stone indeed greatly benefits you! The moment the two warships established communication, Song Tianmangs voice immediately rang out. Song Chi smiled and did not deny it. This Space-Escape Stone was related to subsequent enhancements of the Divine Country Mission Platform. Having obtained this Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity for several years, he had yet to enhance its level. How could he not be eager? Song Tianmang saw the eagerness in Song Chis eyes, didnt tease him further, and quickly sent over a storage capsule using a traction beam. Almost two thousand... As his gaze swept through the storage capsule, Song Chi felt a surge of joy. With such an amount of Space-Escape Stone, it would undoubtedly be enough to enhance the Divine Country Mission Platform to level 60 or higher. Suppressing the joy in his heart, Song Chi then asked: Grandpa Tianmang, where were these Space-Escape Stones found? He was quite curious about this question. As a type of special space resource, he was well aware of its rarity. Even within an energy trading circle like the Shaking Light Star Tower, only a few hundred were available in the secret vaults of an Eighth Rank Gate; one can imagine its scarcity. Logically speaking, being merely a Level 3 Floating Land, even if Space-Escape Stones occurred, there should only be a few, so how could there be so many? Unless... Could it be a Secret Realm? Hearing his soft conjecture, Song Tianmang on the other end nodded with a smile. Correct, it is indeed a Secret Realm, albeit its just a lowest-level Shattered Secret Realm. The original environment of the realm is severely damaged, leaving only this Space-Escape Stone mine resource point, with no other resources available. This realm was controlled by a minor alien race on the No-Light Floating Land. Youre quite lucky, kid. This alien race had no channel to sell them, so they accumulated almost two thousand over the years. Hearing this, Song Chi realized in a flash and lightly raised his hand to pull out the largest storage capsule, ready to extract the equivalent value of Floating Land Origin. However, Song Tianmang directly stopped him. Stop, stop, stop! We already agreed that this was your reward for submitting the Moruo Space-Escape Mech schematic and the Fifth-Order Space-Escape Mech. Youre still at a bit of a loss with this. Later, the clan will also allocate a batch of Golden Merit Points to you! Seeing Song Tianmangs firm attitude, Song Chi did not insist further. After a private chat with him for a while, he then returned to the Starry Floating Continent. Now that he had enough Space-Escape Stones, he was eager to enhance the Divine Country Mission Platform to the Sixth Rank, so that he could introduce this powerful new configuration to the Starry Sea Alien Race entering the market next time during the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Extra Configuration Area. The current level 47 Ruins Market had 20 slots for extra configurations, and with the Divine Country Mission Platform, only three configurations were loaded, but there were only 13 slots remaining. However, there was nothing he could do about it; after all, this Golden Sanctuary Quality of the Divine Country Mission Platform alone took up 5 slots. Without giving much attention to this detail, Song Chi soon started the enhancement. [Do you want to use 6 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin+150000 Spectral Energy Points+125 Titanium Crystals+6 Law Stones+61 Space-Escape Stones to enhance the Divine Country Mission Platform from lv40 to lv41?] Confirm! Finally, he consumed a total of 1470 Space-Escape Stones, successfully enhancing the Divine Country Mission Platform to lv60. Seeing that he had more than four hundred Space-Escape Stones remaining, Song Chi did not intend to keep them and enhanced it by another 5 levels, allowing the Divine Country Mission Platform to reach lv65. After completing this, Song Chi looked at the remaining Titanium Crystals and Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin in his hands, finally placing them on the currently level 63 Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield component. Finally, when the Titanium Crystals and Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin were just used up, the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield component reached lv67, only 2 levels shy of the maximum enhancement level for the Zhulu Warship. However, this also made him once again a poor man a poor man in terms of Titanium Crystals and Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin though. He still had plenty of Fifth Rank and lower Floating Land Origins. Low-level Floating Land Origins had even surpassed one billion. Recently, he had given several hundred million strands to Wang Zhen to purchase various Starry Sea Oddities at full capacity. Now was the time for the entire duchy to divide the Chaotic Star Field, and a key moment for a large influx of Starry Sea Oddities into the market, Song Chi naturally would not let Wang Zhens side lack sufficient purchasing funds. Song Chi felt a bit helpless about the speed of this resource consumption. After all, he had just taken over the Moruo Clan Elders headquarters not long ago. If it werent for this, he wouldnt have so many resources to enhance the Long-range Communication Plate, Divine Country Mission Platform, and Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield. However, the good news was that as a few years had passed, the family side had accumulated nearly a decades worth of Sequence Subsidies. Once collected, he would have a substantial amount of resources again. Aside from these, more than four years had passed, and it was nearing the deadline given by the Yaohan Kingdom. In the past two months, including the entire Chenxing Principality fleet, they were making the final preparations to head north. Chapter 820 - 820 431 Divine Country Tasks Players and ?Chapter 820: Chapter 431: Divine Country Tasks, Players and Trading Space Chapter 820: Chapter 431: Divine Country Tasks, Players and Trading Space Time flows, and once again, the day for the Ruins Market trading has commenced. However, unlike previous days, this round of Ruins Market trading introduced a brand-new market configuration. At the entrance of the market, before the Rules Screen. Goblin Luke, with his crafty eyes, continuously shifted his gaze across the introduction to the newly launched configuration on the [Divine Country Mission Platform], and having followed the same procedure as before upon entering the market, he was the first to notice the introduction of this [Divine Country Mission Platform]. Upon seeing the [Divine Country Mission Platform], Luke was initially confused as, in his memory, the market should only introduce various [Ruins Market Tokens]. But after carefully reviewing the attributes of the [Divine Country Mission Platform], Luke quickly recovered, and a glint shone in his triangular eyes. Divine Country players Divine Country tasks Online communication and trading Cross Star Domain Divine Country teleportation ... All of this allowed him to see the terrifying potential value of this so-called [Divine Country Mission Platform]. Without much hesitation, Luke hastened away from the market entrance and headed straight for the special configuration area of the market. On his way, Luke quickly saw dense figures of the Alien Race gathered ahead, making him quicken his pace even more. Due to some matters at the Viscounts Mansion, Luke had been delayed in arriving for this market trading session. Upon his arrival, the market was already bustling, which made him somewhat nervous. Hoping the number of Divine Country players isnt limited, and if there is a limit, it must be after the great Luke secures his player identity... Thinking this, Luke squeezed into the crowd of the Alien Race. After two minutes of arduous effort by his small frame, he finally managed to push his way to the innermost part of the crowd, where he saw for the first time the shining golden light emanating from the [Divine Country Mission Platform], appearing like a platform condensed by Holy Light. Though called the [Divine Country Mission Platform], it should actually be termed Divine Country Player Authentication Platform, as no other operations could be performed on this special Holy Light platform without getting the Divine Country player status first. Eyes locked and hand outstretched, as his palm officially touched the gold Holy Light emitted from the [Divine Country Mission Platform], Lukes mind quickly filled with streams of information on how to obtain this Divine Country player status. [Please select your Divine Country player authentication method:] [One: Pay 5 strands of Fourth Rank (+1 to the authenticators current Life Rank) Floating Land Origin] [Two: Complete any task issued by the Lord of the Divine Country (Lord of All Heavens Ruins)] Available tasks: 1:[Lord of the Divine Country] Collect Black Hole Dense Stone, Warp Stone, Fourth Rank or higher Void Crystals, Titanium Crystals, Sand of Time, or any other resource in one portion. (Task Reward: For each successful submission of the above resources, gain Divine Country Player status + 1 Divine Kingdom Point. If a single person submits more than 500 portions, an additional reward {Divine Country Player Team Certificate} will be granted.) 2:[Lord of the Divine Country] Complete one exchange of Starry Sea Oddity of any grade to Floating Land Origin or Divine Kingdom Points. (Task Reward: Successful exchange of a Starry Sea Oddity will gain Divine Country Player status + Divine Kingdom Points corresponding to the quality of the Starry Sea Oddity {White 1, Blue 3, Purple 6, Orange 15, Red 40, Silver 100, Gold 500, Black 3000, Colorful 10000}. Those who present a Red grade or higher Starry Sea Oddity and complete the exchange will receive an additional reward {Divine Country Player Team Certificate} or {Divine Country Player Squad Upgrade Card}.) 3:[Lord of the Divine Country] Complete one exchange of Fourth Rank or higher Floating Land Origin to Low Rank Floating Land Origin. (Task Reward: Divine Country Player status + corresponding number of Divine Kingdom Points. If one can present Sixth Rank or higher Floating Land Origin, an additional reward {Divine Country Player Team Certificate} or {Divine Country Player Squad Upgrade Card} will be granted.) ... 101:[Player Zhou Ping] Collect any one of the following rare medicinal herbs (Trifolium, Star Spirit Herb, Black Blood Ginseng...) (Task Reward: Each specified medicinal herb will gain corresponding Floating Land Origin price + 1 Divine Kingdom Point.) ... Feeling the information continuously sliding through his mind, Goblin Luke didnt think too much. He directly took out a white Strange Object from his handheld folding Space Box and exchanged it for 1500 streams of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin from the Divine Country Lord. Quickly, a special card that only he could see manifested in Lukes hand, illuminated momentarily. The card was engraved with Patterns of Laws, forming a line of text. [Divine Country Player Identity CardLuke] Soon, as Lukes gaze focused, more detailed information popped up from this player identity card. [Player Name: Luke] [Player Level: 1 (1/10)] [Points Balance: 1] [Belonging Squad: None] [Monthly Tasks Available to Accept: 1/1] [Monthly Tasks Available to Issue: None] [Divine Country Player Trading Space: Activable] Is this... a players personal identity detailed attributes? Seeing the attribute panel in front of him, curiosity flickered in Lukes eyes. It was indeed quite novel to him. However, it didnt take long for his triangular eyes to narrow sharply, as he seemed to recall seeing a task issued by Zhou Ping on the task panel. Why cant I issue tasks on the [Divine Country Mission Platform]? His softly muttered query quickly caught the attention of the Alien Race beside him. Just completed player authentication? To issue tasks on the Divine Country Mission Platform, the first requirement is for the players identity level to reach Level 5, and additionally, a fee must be paid to the platform. Only then can tasks be issued on this [Divine Country Mission Platform]. Chapter 821 - 821 431 Divine Country Tasks Players and ?Chapter 821: Chapter 431: Divine Country Tasks, Players and Trading Space_2 Chapter 821: Chapter 431: Divine Country Tasks, Players and Trading Space_2 Luke nodded slightly and then asked: So to level up a player, you need to consume Divine Kingdom Points? Yes! The response from the alien next to him was quick, but Luke asked again: Besides being able to issue tasks, are there any other benefits to leveling up as a player? Of course, there are. Firstly, when trading in the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space, the initial trading tax is 50%, but as the player level increases, this trading tax will gradually decrease! Moreover, the number of tasks one can issue and accept each month is also tied to the player level. It is said that the cost of using Divine Country Teleportation also has a significant relation to the player level. Hearing the detailed explanation from the Mengjiao Tribe alien beside him, Luke nodded in thanks. Then, under the others watchful eye, he activated the [Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space] feature of his Divine Kingdom Player Identity Card. The next second, his figure abruptly disappeared, having entered the [Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space]. Seeing the goblin Luke leave, Song Chi, disguised as a member of the Mengjiao Tribe, also silently disappeared without drawing any attention from the dense crowd of different aliens nearby. When he reappeared, he was already standing in the free stall area, and he thought to himself: All the regular customers of the Ruins Market have been transformed into Divine Country Players, simply and without exception! Thinking this, with a thought, he shifted from the Ruins Market to the interior of the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space that comes with the [Divine Country Mission Platform]. As a space that comes with a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space is not small in size, being ten times larger than the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Login platform for the trading space. As soon as he entered the trading space, Lukes gaze swiftly scoured the surroundings several times. At this moment, there werent many players from different races in the Divine Country Trading Space, just a scattered hundred or so, which seemed quite meager compared to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market that had gathered over ten thousand Starry Sea Alien Races in just a few hours. However, the anticipation and longing in Lukes eyes were not diminished at all. He had carefully reviewed all the information on the [Divine Country Mission Platform] and was very clear about the huge potential of this [Divine Country Mission Platform] and the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space in the future. Now, it was because it had just been launched and the number of players was limited. But with the influx of large new player users from the Ruins Market each month, it wouldnt be long before this [Divine Country Mission Platform] would become a place for communication and trading among millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of Star Sea species. Just imagine, gathering creatures from tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of different Floating Lands and Star Domains of the Shattered Starry Sea in one place. When that time comes, the Divine Country Player Trading Space might even be busier than the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Of course, given the premise of the number of users, this is inevitable. But to be honest, the status of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market is in no way comparable to that of the Divine Country Trading Space. Not to mention that the trading tax in the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space far exceeds that of the Ruins Market, but each time you enter the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space, Divine Kingdom Points are also consumed. Also, the two miraculous Ruins Market Tokens, the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] and the [Ruins Market Projection Rank], are irreplaceable by any other items. Strictly speaking, theres not even any point of comparison between the two. In Lukes view, the two are more like a perfectly complementary relationship. The Zhu Tian Ruins Market is high above, and its tokens are irreplaceable. But after all, it cannot allow many creatures to enter a second time. In comparison, the advantage of the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space can perfectly solve this, its threshold is far lower than that of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. It can bind all those lucky alien races that entered the Ruins Market but do not have the financial strength to acquire Ruins Market Tokens, within this Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space, forming a perfect closed loop. If Song Chi knew what Goblin Luke was thinking, he would probably only agree with half of it. His thoughts are basically valid and are also the direction he plans to develop in the future. But theres one thing he got wrong. That is, this [Divine Country Mission Platform] does have limitations, and the number of players it can support is also limited. For the current lv65 [Divine Country Trading Platform], it can support up to 1.5 million Divine Country Players, meaning it can have at most 1.5 million Divine Country Players. Its not possible to certify players indefinitely. However, Song Chi was quite satisfied with the number of players for now. With 1.5 million, even if all the Alien Race entering the Ruins Market were to undergo player verification each time, it would still take several years to reach full capacity. There was no need to worry about this matter for the time being. While strolling through the Divine Country Player Trading Space, Luke suddenly heard a prompt. [Hello Player, you have been in the trading space for 5 minutes, with 5 minutes remaining. Considering that your player account has zero Divine Country Points, you will be forcefully ejected from the trading space after 5 more minutes!] Hearing this, although Luke was not surprised, he still felt somewhat pained. Each entry into this trading space required the consumption of 1 Divine Country Point, and the stay was only 10 minutes long. If one wished to stay longer after 10 minutes, another Divine Country Point would have to be consumed, and so on. Thinking of how the 1 Divine Country Point he had just earned from trading a white Strange Object was about to disappear, the wealth-conscious Luke could not help but feel the pinch. Moreover, when he thought of the subsequent player level upgrades and the Divine Country Points needed to provide rewards for task assignments, the pang of loss on his face grew even more pronounced. However, his eyes quickly regained resolve, clearly understanding the potential of this [Divine Country Mission Platform] and the importance of his own player level. After pondering for a moment, he promptly opened the Space Folding Box in his hands and took out a two-digit number of Starry Sea Oddities. Among them were not only white but also blue and purple. After exchanging all these Strange Objects for Low Rank Floating Land Origin, Lukes personal player account suddenly gained a hundred more Divine Country Points. Thereafter, Luke began actively using Divine Country Points to upgrade his own player level. Level: 1 (140/10) 2 (130/20) 3 (110/30) 4 (80/40) 5 (40/50) Finally, Luke directly elevated his player level to 5. With the attainment of level 5, Luke noticed changes in the information on his player identity card. [Player Name: Luke] [Player Level: 5 (40/50)] [Points Balance: 50] [Affiliated Team: None] [Monthly Tasks Available: 2/2] [Monthly Tasks Assignment: 1/1] [Divine Country Player Trading Space: Remaining Time 4 minutes] His gaze paused on the columns for tasks available and assignments, and Lukes attention quickly shifted. He furrowed his brows tightly, noticing that special entitlements like reduced transaction taxes, reduced task assignment costs, and Divine Country teleportation discounts were ?not ?present C the required player level for these appeared to exceed level 5. Luke felt somewhat disgruntled, but he still walked to the center of the Divine Country Player Trading Space. There was a projection screen with two sides, with the front displaying information on all tasks already available for players to undertake in the future. The back of the screen was for players to post their own tasks, as long as their identity card had task posting privileges. Additionally, not far away were six jade pedestals lined up in a row; these were the Divine Country Transmission Platforms. Any player could use a certain number of Divine Country Points to teleport to the Floating Land where another player was, as long as consent or an invitation was obtained from the other player. After contemplating, although posting a task required payment of a fee and Divine Country Points as a reward, as long as the profit was sizeable enough, it certainly wouldnt lead to a loss. Thus, Luke used the one-time monthly task posting opportunity on his identity card to directly publish a task for buying Terrastone. Chapter 822 - 822 432 The Trade ?Chapter 822: Chapter 432: The Trade Chapter 822: Chapter 432: The Trade Creatures like Goblin Luke still abound at this moment. No one is foolish enough, and many from the Alien Race see the great potential in the future of the Divine Country Mission Platform after seeing its detailed introduction, thus they keep raising their bids. As a result, just from this Ruins Market transaction, Song Chi harvested profits far exceeding any previous transaction in the market, including but not limited to Starry Sea Oddities, High Rank Floating Land Origins, and various rare mineral resources, including two Fifth Rank Void Crystals. Song Chi carefully calculated, and the gains from this Ruins Market transaction were nearly five times that of previous days, if not even more. Moreover, the key point is that this is not a mere coincidence. Future Ruins Market transactions, while possibly less than today, will definitely not be much less. In addition, as time progresses and the number of players recognized by this Divine Country Mission Platform increases, even on days when the Ruins Market is not opened, this Divine Country Player Trading Space will continuously provide profits for Song Chi. This was what made Song Chi most satisfied; as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong now upgraded to the Zhulu Warship, he increasingly felt that he was not as extravagant as he imagined, finding himself short on funds whenever he tried to enhance a few components. Although he always enhanced extremely high-quality components, including enhancements to Fifth or Sixth Rank, Song Chi didnt care about these details. For other Torch Ship Captains of the same rank wanting to enhance a red or even higher-quality component to the Sixth Rank, it often required consuming all the assets accumulated over ten or even several decades. But what did that have to do with him? Song Chi knew that every enhancement he made was tough; his pockets were instantly empty whenever he enhanced a few Silver or even Golden Sanctuary Components, which certainly meant that his wealth was insufficient. Based on this, the future additional profits provided by the Divine Country Mission Platform naturally made him extremely content. After tallying his gains, Song Chi first separated those strangenesses that could be transformed into shipborne components, logged into the Shaking Light Star Tower, and converted all to Star Tower Mall Points, and then he left the Ruins Market with peace of mind. Outside, the Starry Floating Continent. As soon as Song Chi appeared, he was greeted with the roaring shout from the Flame Giant in his heart. With the assistance of the Bridge of the Mind feature, he understood that this was the Flame Giants way of communicating its joy. Indeed, after more than five years, the Flame Giant, having fully digested that Sixth Rank Fire Attribute Giant Heart Core, and originally at the Fifth Rank Peak, successfully broke through to the Sixth Rank, now being a Sixth Rank Level creature. With a thought, Song Chi quickly returned to the Dragon Spine Continent and fetched the recently advanced Flame Giant back. With this, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong now had two Sixth Rank Enslaved Species. However, whether it was the One-Eyed Giant Fiend or the Flame Giant, their elevation to the Sixth Rank had not been long, and they still belonged to the normal category of Sixth Rank Species, making the gap huge compared to those at the Sixth Rank Peak, or even Half-Step Seventh Tier Creatures. ... In the Main Control Room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, just after calming the recently advanced Flame Giant, Song Chi suddenly turned his attention to the Yang Concentric Medallion component installed on the warship. Shen Youran, who had remained alongside the Yaohan Kingdoms central fleet due to concerns for her parents, sent a message that the distance between them would likely exceed five hundred thousand light-years. Its only the Yin Yang Projection feature of the Yin Yang Concinnity Pendant component that could ignore the distance restriction, allowing the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to autonomously choose. Alright, you activate the Yin Yang Projection feature in five minutes! Advancing through the northern hundred thousand light-years, over the years, the Kingdoms central fleet had pushed forward by a hundred thousand light-years, now occupying a region that belonged to the Robber Star Civilization just a few years ago. Hundred thousand light-years was evidently not a small distance, which is why all groups within the central fleet managed to earn lavishly, including the Yan family from the Gather North Star Domain, one of the top influential families in the northern part of Yaohan Kingdom. Yet today, something rather displeasing to the entire Yan family had occurred. Despite having gained much from this advancement, the Yan Familys experience was marked by the unexpected activation of their Fearless Ship Captain seeds formal promotion; despite being well-prepared and even boosting the success rate of the upgrade to nearly 60%, the upgrade regrettably failed. This not only resulted in the loss of the Ultimate Battleship earmarked for the familys Fearless Ship Captains seed but also left their Torch in a weakened state, unable to recover for potentially hundreds of years. The Yan family, naturally, did not welcome this. After several centuries, when cold dishes have chilleda lone Dreadnought Ship under the elderly ancestor would garner limited benefits in this pioneering war. It was imperative to produce a second Dreadnought Captain before the end of the pioneering war. Thus, the Yan family sought out Shen Youran who had previously circulated news about the Fifth Rank Moon Spring, showing clear intentions to buy it. However, after learning that Shen Youran was just an intermediary, they immediately asked to speak directly with the main dealer, also expressing that they had a considerable amount of Fifth Rank Void Crystals on hand. At the temporary base of the central fleet, the home of the Northern Sphere Shen Family. Accompanying a strong space fluctuation, the projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong materialized. Just as he was about to say something to Shen Youran, who stood elegantly beside him, the fiercely urgent Yan family members took the initiative: My friend, are you sure you have the Fifth Rank Moon Spring? The speaking member of the Yan family was no ordinary individual; although he hadnt summoned his flagship, Song Chis divided spirit in the projection of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could sense the high-order creatures oppressive aura emitted by him. Guidance Technique above level 50? Song Chi glanced at him, straightforwardly stating, Rest assured on that pointas long as you can present satisfactory Fifth Rank Void Crystals, I will ensure the Fifth Rank Moon Spring reaches your hands through Youran immediately! Having said that, Song Chi ceased speaking and waited to see how many Fifth Rank Void Crystals they could produce. From a previous transaction with Li Chengxuan of the Sheng Tang Dynasty, one part of Fifth Rank Moon Spring was exchanged for four Fifth Rank Void Crystals given by them. Now, given the apparent urgency of the Yan family, Song Chis thoughts were simple; not necessarily asking for more, but at least it shouldnt be less than four. Opposite, the Yan family discussed for a moment, then they offered a number that made Song Chis face turn cold. One piece! Song Chi sneered a few times, too lazy to mock, simply replying with four words. Are you sure? After several rounds of negotiation, the Yan family still stubbornly offered only three Fifth Rank Void Crystals, and Song Chi was not going to indulge them. With a flicker of his mind, the projection of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong began to gradually dim, indicating that he was actively cancelling the projection. This action from Song Chi was not to intimidate, but he was truly preparing to cancel the projection. It had been five years since his last trade with Li Chengxuan, during which he tried many methods but only managed to obtain three portions of Fifth Rank [Moon Spring] from the Dark Night Elf Tribe, a rarity even for them. Given its popularity, he wasnt worried about lack of interest from Torch Ship Captains; since the other party lacked sincerity, he naturally didnt bother to argue further. However, this move seemed to have frightened the Yan family, who quickly backtracked: Wait, 4 pieces... no... 5 pieces. We are willing to trade you the Fifth Rank [Moon Spring] in your possession for 5 Fifth Rank Void Crystals! At that, Song Chi finally stopped his action, and said: Deal! The trade was confirmed by both parties, and initially, the Yan family took out three Fifth Rank Void Crystals as a deposit, only handing over the last two crystals after Shen Youran produced the Fifth Rank [Moon Spring]. After Song Chi left, with Shen Youran as the intermediary, the subsequent trade was quickly completed. Back in the Starry Floating Land, inside Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi looked at the five Fifth Rank Void Crystals recently acquired from Shen Youran and started to enhance [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm]. During this period, he had gathered a sizeable number of Fifth Rank Void Crystals, ready to try enhancing this onboard secret realm component. With two portions of Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Heart on hand, failing to enhance the Breeding Sanctuary to a higher level would make it impossible to promote the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] later. Confirm consuming 3 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin + 60,000 Spectral Energy Points + 123 Titanium Crystals + 54 Law Stones + 1 Fifth Rank Void Crystal to enhance Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm from lv50 to lv51? Confirm! After six consecutive enhancements, the component [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] was stabilized at lv56. Hmm... all the Fifth Rank Void Crystals were now used up, unable to continue enhancing. Song Chi calculated; enhancing this component to lv60 would require another 34 Fifth Rank Void Crystals, causing him some distress. Having struggled previously to obtain just 21 pieces, he now needed even more. For a moment, he hardly knew where to acquire more, only hoping that future expeditionary wars might yield more crystals. Muttering to himself, Song Chi stopped thinking about it, consoling himself that if he wanted an endless supply of Sixth Rank [Silver Apples] in the future, these were necessary trials. Summoning back Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market. He had forgotten something previously; now calculating it, since the last Ruins Market trade concluded, it seemed the market already met the upgrade conditions again. Opening the Ruins Market attribute panel, Song Chis lips curled instinctively. Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market Ruins Market Master: Song Chi Level: lv47 Specifications: 170km X 170km Basic Configuration: 1200 shops, a 24km X 24km stall area, a four-story inn, one lv47 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (doubles the efficiency of Spectral Energy cultivation), one lv47 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, one lv47 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, one Fourth Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform. Extra Configuration: Stealth Light Platform (Purple) lv40, Fourth Rank Bloodline Baptism Altar (Red), Divine Country Mission Platform (Gold) lv66 (7/20) Feature: Averting Misfortune (able to move freely in the void, naturally avoiding disasters) Feature 2: Spatial Anchor (able to set three coordinate anchors in any Star Region of the Shattered Starry Sea) Feature 3: Dominion Position (possessing the power of dominance while in the Ruins Market) Upgrade Requirement: 240 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, Ruins Market Trading Volume to reach fifty thousand (972,400/960,000 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin) As his thoughts moved, a notification sound followed. Upgrade conditions met, confirm upgrading Zhou Tian Ruins Market from lv47 to lv48? Confirm! With his confirmation, Zhou Tian Ruins Market successfully reached lv48. This upgrade wasnt merely about raising other configurations up by one level; importantly, with this upgrade, the last projection room on the fourth floor of the inn was unlocked, and the fifth [Ruins Market Projection Rank] was officially available. Just previously, a [Ruins Market Projection Rank] was used in the Chaotic Star Zone, and with one in his hands, one with Shen Youran, and one exchanged from the Dark Night Elf Tribe, there were no extra [Ruins Market Projection Ranks] available for external exchange. Song Chi was reluctant to use a Silver Oddity for recharging, but this newly acquired rank was perfectly timed. Chapter 823 - 823 433 Gold 【Mermaid Queens Blessing】(Two in ?Chapter 823: Chapter 433: Gold Mermaid Queens Blessing(Two in One) Chapter 823: Chapter 433: Gold Mermaid Queens Blessing(Two in One) Song Chi had stayed in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room for over a month this time, and his luck had been fairly decent. It was five years ago, during the grand longevity celebration held by the Zhangsun Familys Prime Ancestor, that he first touched the bottleneck of the Guidance Technique at level 42. Now, with the aid of the level 48 All-Attributes Cultivation Room, he finally succeeded in breaking through, and his Guidance Technique officially stepped into level 42. Although it was something to be happy about, Song Chi felt more sighs in his heart. The Zhangsun Family Prime Ancestors hundred-thousand-year birthday was not an event that came around often, and even after enjoying many delicacies at such a once-in-a-millennium celebration, it still took several years to break through just one level in the Guidance Technique C to call it extremely difficult was no exaggeration. Thinking of this, Song Chi really couldnt feel happy. After all, this was just entering the Fourth Rank in the Guidance Technique, and he didnt even dare to think about the subsequent Fifth and Sixth Ranks. As he pondered, his gaze shifted to the Storage Capsule beside him, quickly taking out a vial of liquid that was entirely light red. After hesitating for a moment, Song Chi still did not use the potion. The potion was named Super Rank Body Tempering Potion, an extreme quality potion produced mainly with over three-thousand-year-old Superb Heavenly Star Grass, and its effect on assisting the Guidance Technique was excellent. Even the Prime Ancestors said that it could also play a significant role in assisting the Fifth Rank Guidance Technique. This Super Rank Body Tempering Potion was another reward given by the family for submitting the complete set of Moruo Space-Escape Mech blueprints, totaling three vials, and so far, he hadnt used any. There was no helping it; such Rank of Body Tempering Potion was also scarce even within the family, with extremely limited surplus produced each year, which was primarily allocated to a few Fifth Rank Prime Ancestors in the family, and was thus hard to come by. Song Chis plan was simple: keep one vial for when he attempts to break through to the Fifth Rank of the Guidance Technique, and use the other two for bottleneck breakthroughs in the subsequent minor levels. Unfortunately, whether it was Andrei from the North Sea Royal Court or the Fire Elemental Life from the Fire Elemental World, the Deep Sea Clam Pearls and Firethorn Fruits they offered were not quite old enough; otherwise, his cultivation speed would not have been so slow. With a sigh, Song Chi shook his head, but at that moment, a call from the Void Demon in the outside world came from the bottom of his heart. Is it finally time to depart... The message coming from the Void Demon was indeed an order issued by the familys command center. The fleet would officially set off in an hour, and they would rendezvous with a few other fleets of the Duchy in the northern part of the Chaotic Star Field before continuing north, and is expected to officially join the Yaohan Kingdoms Eastern Fleet two years later. Since the Teleportation Star Gate leading directly to the northern part of the Chaotic Star Field was already set up, meeting up with other fleets of the Duchy was quick. However, proceeding north afterward into the territory of the Robber Star Civilization was far from easy. The Robber Star Civilization territory is separated from the Chaotic Star Field by a Starry Sea Hollow Zone tens of thousands of light years in diameter. Without a long-distance Stargate, leading millions of Duchy fleets across this Hollow Zone step by step through mid-distance gates is no small trouble. After all, more than seventy percent of the millions of fleets are ordinary starships, lacking the capability for self-initiated jumps. ... In the northern part of the Chaotic Star Field, five years had passed, and this place had already been completely controlled by the Eagle Family. The Mixed Sea Star Region, as the northernmost border of the northern territories of the Chaotic Star Field, had been chosen by the Eagle Family as the departure point for the Duchy Fleet to continue heading north, and the first batch of mid-distance Star Gates had already been set up in advance. As the five major heads of the Duchy arrived successively, after a joint consultation, the dense fleet groups began to enter the mid-distance Stargate Base Station for transmission in batches. Chaotic Star Field Hollow Zone As the Hollow Zone adjacent to the Chaotic Star Field, it was always named after the Chaotic Star Field. As a Hollow Zone with a diameter of only tens of thousands of light years, this Chaotic Star Field Hollow Zone is considered a small-scale Hollow Zone in the whole vast Shattered Starry Sea. But even so, crossing this Hollow Zone still took nearly two years for the Duchys Expedition Fleet. Command Center Magnetic Wave Group Chat: Marko Dusk: If we could set up a long-distance Teleportation Star Gate, wouldnt it be much less troublesome? Slim Eagle: Long-distance Stargate, such a Rank of Star Gate can only be set up by Kingdom-level powers, not only because of the enormous costs associated, but Ive heard there are other secretive reasons... As the Battleship Captain of the Main Faction within the three factions of the Eagle Family and the person recognized by other major powers of the Duchy to speak for the Eagle Family, Slim Eagles words carried weight. With this statement, many Battleship Captains in the command group chat immediately inquired: Song Xingru: Secretive reasons? What exactly are they? Lu Chengguo: Could it be related to some special matters among the upper layers of the Immortal Clans? The Captain of the Golden Corner Lu Family hadnt finished speaking when he was interrupted by his own ancestor, Lu Beili. Lu Beili: Alright, now that we have successfully crossed the Hollow Zone, the next step is to meet up with the Kingdoms Eastern Fleet, everyone go down and make arrangements in advance! With the Lu Familys Prime Ancestor speaking, naturally, no one in the group chat dared to ask further. [Dinghai Dragon Steed] Encrypted Group Chat of the Familys Upper Echelons: Song Xingru: Prime Ancestor, what exactly are the secrets mentioned by Slim Eagle just now? Song Chi, who was also in the group chat, pricked up his ears upon hearing this. Although he did not know the full details, the word secret typically indicated a matter of no small significance. The group chat was quiet for a while, and just as everyone thought the Prime Ancestor would not reply, the voice of Song Wujiang finally resounded. Chapter 824 - 824 433 Gold Mermaid Queens Blessing (Combined ?Chapter 824: Chapter 433: Gold Mermaid Queens Blessing (Combined Volume)_2 Chapter 824: Chapter 433: Gold Mermaid Queens Blessing (Combined Volume)_2 In fact, it is not so much a secret as it is a rule tacitly agreed upon by the upper immortal clans! Long-distance star gates can transport up to one hundred thousand light-years, and super-long-distance star gates can even reach tens to hundreds of millions of light-years. Although the cost of setting up such star gates is extremely high, in this Era of Starry Seas, these gates are the most popular. The interests involved behind them exceed the imagination. In the end, under the operation of various parties, the immortal powers are able to establish this default rule regarding the construction of long-distance and super-long-distance star gates. After hearing this explanation, everyone in the group chat finally understood. Song Chi, however, always felt that this plot was somewhat familiar, and with a raised eyebrow, he mused in the dark: Isnt this just the capital monopoly from my previous life... However, he did not show too much aversion to this; it was an inevitable part of societal development, even in this Era of Starry Seas. Pursuit of profit is human nature; theres nothing to condemn about it. All they can do is to fully develop themselves and try to integrate into this system in the future. A society of great harmony? That is too unrealistic. ... A month later, a communication warship rushing from the northwest direction joined up with the Chenxing Principality Fleet, and not long after, the entire fleets direction of travel suddenly changed. Through the family group chat, Song Chi learned the detailed situation. Recently, the new round of the Kingdoms Eastern Fleets advance had begun. The task given to the principalitys fleet was to provide assistance to the northern Robbing Wind Star Domain battlefield. Furthermore, there was the specific information about the Robbing Wind Star Domain battlefield. As a medium-sized star domain under the jurisdiction of the Robber Star Race, the Robbing Wind Star Domain spans a diameter of over ten thousand light-years. Inside the star domain, there is a Sixth Level life-type Floating Land labeled Robbing Wind Floating Land, in addition to which there are two Fifth Level resource-type Floating Lands and six Fourth Level Floating Lands. While it cant be considered particularly affluent, its also not a barren region. The fleet responsible for this star domain is led by the fleets of the Stark Family. Due to several months of delay, by the time the Chenxing Duchy Fleet arrived at the Robbing Wind Star Domain, they discovered that the Stark Family had already nearly cleared the rest of the star regions within the domain. Fortunately, the most valuable Robbing Wind Floating Land had not yet been conquered. Outside the Robbing Wind Floating Lands Floating Land Shield, two enormously sized fleets managed to successfully merge. Seeing that the Stark Family Fleet was kept outside the Robbing Wind Floating Land, the top leaders of the duchys major forces all breathed a sigh of relief. Let the other star regions be claimed, but the Robbing Wind Floating Land was differentit was a Sixth Level life-type Floating Land, with a diameter extending over 80 light-years. Put simply, if the total value of the entire Robbing Wind Star Domain were 100 points, the Robbing Wind Floating Land would account for more than 60 points. This was no exaggeration. Moreover, the key point is that, as a Sixth Level Floating Land, it could occasionally produce Seventh Rank Floating Land Origins. The value of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin hardly needs to be elaborated upon; it could be considered a strategic level resource anywhere in the Shattered Starry Sea. However, what the five major heads of the duchy did not know was that, while they were taking a long sigh of relief, were the leaders of the Stark Family not doing the same? Although the Robbing Wind Floating Land was not the top among Sixth Level Starry Sea Floating Lands and only slightly stronger than early Sixth Level ones, it was still a Sixth Level Floating Land. Just the Sixth Rank Level Floating Land Shield outside the land had been causing immense headache to the entire Stark Family for the past month. A Sixth Rank Level Floating Land Shield, derived from a Sixth Level Floating Land, was not comparable to any other Sixth Rank Level Energy Shields. To put it plainly, with the strength of the Robbing Wind Floating Lands Floating Land Shield, even a Seventh Rank Level creature would be able to withstand it for some time. As a result, even after the Stark Familys Ultimate Dreadnought took decisive action and concentrated fire from millions of starships for over a month, they still could not tear a significant breach in this Floating Land Shield. Instead, it was the two Sixth Rank Robber Star Race individuals stationed inside the Robbing Wind Floating Land that constantly exploited the Floating Land Shield, and with the enhancement of the Floating Lands Origin Rule, their combat power approached that of the peak of the Sixth Rank. In over a month, they had caused not insignificant casualties to the Stark Family Fleet. The arrival of the Chenxing Duchy Fleet obviously gave the Stark Family leaders a glimmer of new hope. ... After the two fleets merged, the high-level members of both sides immediately linked communications to discuss the conquest of the Robbing Wind Floating Land. Based on his current status within the family, Song Chi was fortunate to be part of this encrypted group chat. Of course, he could only be an observer, given his experience. The strength of Robbing Wind Floating Lands Floating Land Shield will not be lower than a Half-Step Seventh Rank. Even if our familys ancestor gives it his all, assisted by a Silver Level Shield Breaker Component, we still cannot create a significant breach on the Floating Land Shield. Additionally, with two Robber Star Race individuals with Sixth Rank Peak Combat Power interfering from within, so... The situation is basically as such. Does anyone have any countermeasures? With the Stark Familys Fifth Rank Ultimate Battleship Captain initiating the conversation, the formal discussion began. Slim Eagle: Are you referring to Elder Hardy? The captain of the Eagle Familys direct battleship lineage was the first to speak up, voicing a question that the other four houses of the principality were also very concerned about. The Fearless Captain who participated in the pioneering war on behalf of the Stark Family this time was one of their two ancestors. Both were elders of the Stark Family, but there was a fundamental difference. Chapter 825 - 825 433 Gold Mermaid Queens Blessing (Combined ?Chapter 825: Chapter 433: Gold Mermaid Queens Blessing (Combined Volume)_3 Chapter 825: Chapter 433: Gold Mermaid Queens Blessing (Combined Volume)_3 Kalem Stark, who had just ascended to Sixth Rank over a thousand years ago, now had his flagship only slightly better than the Dinghai Dragon Steed, barely setting a foot in the ranks of Senior Dreadnauts, far inferior compared to the White Ghost which had been at the Ultimate Dreadnought tier for thousands of years. Yes! Having received a definitive response, everyone in the group chat grew solemn, realizing the terror of the shield of the Robbing Wind Floating Land, especially since even Hardy Stark, the Ultimate Fearless Captain, had struck it with full force to no avail. In light of this, they needed to find a robust solution for this issue. Almost twenty minutes later, a screenshot of a special component uploaded in the group chat by Angele Chenxing finally set the matter. Ethereal Shuttle User lv60 Quality: Silver Feature: Ethereal Shuttle Feature 2: Warship Space Resistance enhancement by 800 Feature 3... ... {Ethereal Shuttle: Consumes 300,000 Spectral Energy Points, warship temporarily enters Ethereal State, which ignores various material and energy attribute shields and defence layers, allows free space shuttle, duration ???} Angele Chenxing did not reveal the full details, but at a glance, everyone understood the implication. One of the two Dreadnaught Captains of the Chenxing Clan was prepared to let his flagship, the White Night Chenxing, shuttle into the shield of the Floating Land, delaying time for the main forces outside and disturb the two Sixth Rank Robber Star Race individuals inside. Indeed, this was a viable solution; however, the higher-ups of several powers did not speak immediately, instead waiting for further statements from the Chenxing Clan. As expected, it wasnt long before Angele Chenxing continued: With that in mind, the pressure on the White Night Chenxing will be clear to everyone, thus, subsequent contributions from each power must add as many power-up buffs to the White Night Chenxing as possible, and moreover, I claim the right of first pick for any Starry Sea Oddity obtained from conquering the Robbing Wind Floating Land! After hearing this, the faces of the leaders did not show surprise, but rather, they breathed a sigh of relief. If that was all, then it was naturally acceptable. However, a condition was attached by each house. They could only have the first pick of one item. Once the Chenxing Clan agreed, the eyes of the senior leaders from the five powers of the duchy simultaneously turned towards the Stark Family members. When it came to power-up buffs, Hardy Stark had previously made it clear during the negotiation of the benefit distribution that he would bring out one golden support-enhancement component, and the time had come to honor this promise. Having given their word, the Stark Family naturally wouldnt go back on it. After all, the cooperation between the two parties was still long to come, and with the Stark Family already facing collective exclusion from the Yaohan Kingdom, it was even more crucial to maintain a good relationship with the several big powers of the Chenxing Principality. Like the current situation, if it werent for the alliance with the United Fleet of the Chenxing Principality, the Stark Family would still be unsure how long they would be stalled at the Robbing Wind Floating Land. Thus, the role of an ally was evident, especially during this epoch-making period of grand explorations and wars, where maintaining steadfast alliances was paramount. Soon, another screenshot of a special components attributes appeared in the group chat. Mermaid Queens Blessing lv70 Quality: Gold Feature: Mermaid Blessing C Force (Warship firepower strength doubled) Feature 2: Mermaid Blessing C Speed (Warship movement speed doubled) Feature 3: Mermaid Blessing C Body (Warship defence ability doubled) Feature 4: Deep Sea Link Feature 5: ??? ... {Deep Sea Link: Consumes 500,000 Spectral Energy Points, links to 15 warships, linked warships receive an additional 200% enhancement in firepower, speed, and defence, duration 24 hours, cooldown time???} Just like the Chenxing Clan, Hardy Stark also didnt reveal all the properties of the golden component, but even the part he did reveal left everyone in the group chat amazed. Clearly, this was a top-rank general-purpose enhancement component, which could dramatically boost the combat power of several warships at a critical moment. However, at this point, the original Duke of Chenxing, who had spoken little and whose face was still unrevealed, asked: What is the approximate cooldown time? Understanding the intent of the question, Hardy Stark responded with his aged voice: Rest assured, it will indeed be ready before the kingdoms conquest of the Robber Star Floating Land! Although a specific cooldown time was not provided, everyone gained a certain peace of mind after hearing this. Where lies the greatest benefit of this great war of exploration? Undoubtedly, its the only Seventh Level Floating Land within the Robber Star Civilization territory, the Robber Star Floating Land. As a Seventh Level Floating Land, the Robber Star Floating Land will become the focal point of contention amongst numerous powers, and they were no exception, naturally willing to try their luck there. With their combined fleets totaling merely seven dreadnoughts and no numerical advantage to speak of, securing more benefits from the Robber Star Floating Land would depend solely on the golden enhancement component, which could not fail them at such a time. With this assurance, the subsequent discussion naturally centered on the link selection for this Floating Land. Aside from a few dreadnoughts, there were nine spots left. Ultimately, each of the five major powers of the principality received one slot each, and the remaining four went to the battleships of the Stark Family. There was some reluctance from the powers of the principality, but there was nothing that could be done, as the component belonged to the other party and they had no say in the matter. Chapter 826 - 826 433 Gold【Mermaid Queens Blessing】(Two in ?Chapter 826: Chapter 433: GoldMermaid Queens Blessing(Two in One)_4 Chapter 826: Chapter 433: GoldMermaid Queens Blessing(Two in One)_4 After the discussion concluded, the actions of the parties involved were swift. First, the White Night Chenxing was enhanced with various augmentative components, reaching an astonishing level of defense and firepower. At the same time, Song Chi was controlling Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, along with dozens of battleships, quietly hovering behind the White Ghost. At this moment, the White Night Chenxing officially activated the Ethereal Shuttle User component. The entire Ultimate Dreadnought instantly turned into an ethereal state, easily passing through the surprisingly strong Sixth Rank Floating Land Shield in front of it. Seizing the opportunity, the Ultimate Dreadnought White Ghost suddenly rushed forward towards the Robber Star Floating Land Shield, and at the same time, the aged voice of Hadi Stark rang simultaneously in the ears of Song Chi and dozens of others. Attention, activate the Shield Breaker component for charging! Indeed, including Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, dozens of cruisers and battleships were equipped with special Shield Breaker components. Without much thought, Song Chi immediately activated the Sky-breaking Spike component. Once the charging was complete, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong forcefully burst out from behind the White Ghost, directing the Sky-breaking Light toward the previously designated target. Along with him, there were a dozen other warships, and following them, another twenty or so warships. The Shield Breaker energy emitted by these warships was all directed at the same point on the Robbing Wind Floating Land Shield. Despite the might of the Robbing Wind Floating Lands shield, it was futile under the concerted effort of these dozens of Shield Breaker components. The shields might at the targeted spot was significantly weakened, but the Origin Core Will of Robbing Wind Floating Land was not foolish, sensing the attack on its Floating Land Shield, It began to mobilize the Origin Laws and Rules of the entire Floating Land for gradual repair. Considering its terrifying repair speed, the weakened spot created by Song Chi and his group would soon be completely restored, but at that moment, the previously silent White Ghost finally made its move. Already transformed into a Mech Giant form, it suddenly swung its golden axe, easily cutting through the already weakened Floating Land Shield. The encounter was far from over; after cutting through the Floating Land Shield, the Mech Giants golden axe was quickly retracted, and its hands fiercely pressed against the relatively small crack, starting to forcefully tear it open, attempting to rapidly enlarge the cracks diameter. Compared to the Fifth Level Floating Land, the shield of this Sixth Level Floating Land was much stronger. Even if an Ultimate Dreadnought exerted its full strength, the growth rate of the crack was still extremely slow. Internally, possibly due to the Floating Land Primordial Will actively repelling the White Ghosts presence, numerous forces of the Mysterious Law quickly gathered around the crack, aggressively eroding the Mech Giants arms transformed from the White Ghost. Fortunately, Hadi Starks Metal Law had already breached 90%, and he really wasnt afraid of the erosion by these Powers of Law. Meanwhile, sensing the anger of the Floating Land Primordial Will, the aura emitted by the two Sixth Rank Robber Star Race beings within the shield also became increasingly fierce, desperately trying to stop further actions by the White Ghost, but they were staunchly blocked by the White Night Chenxing. Soon, also in Mech Giant form, the Chenxing Traverse Ship joined in near the shield crack, extending its hand to help White Ghost further expand the Floating Land Shield crack. With the participation of the Chenxing Traverse Ship, the expansion speed of the crack significantly increased, quickly expanding from a few hundred meters in diameter to a kilometer, and continued to grow. As time passed, when the cracks diameter exceeded several kilometers, the first group of battleships proactively entered Robbing Wind Floating Land, assisting the White Night Chenxing against the two Sixth Rank Robber Star beings. Facing two Sixth Rank Peak Robber Star beings, White Night Chenxing was at a disadvantage, also suppressed by the Floating Lands Original Rules. If no reinforcements came, everyone truly feared it could not hold out. Fortunately, with nine battleships entering and actively providing cover, White Night Chenxing ultimately persisted. These nine battleships were precisely those selected earlier for the Deep Sea Link. This time, successfully assisting White Night Chenxing in delaying the two Sixth Rank Robber Star beings, they will all receive the next priority selection rights after several Dreadnought Captains. Chapter 827 - 827 434 Death Robber Star ?Chapter 827: Chapter 434: [Death Robber Star] Chapter 827: Chapter 434: [Death Robber Star] On a Sixth Level Starry Sea Floating Land, no one knows how many Starry Sea Oddities and rare resources can be scavenged, but one thing is certain, the Captains who choose earlier will inevitably obtain more valuable spoils of war. This was also why several families were so persistent about the remaining nine connection slots before. ... As time passed, just as the White Night Chenxing and nine Battleships were thoroughly suppressed by two Sixth Rank Robber Star Race and more than a dozen Fifth Rank Robber Star Race, struggling to maintain their defensive formation, the crack on the Floating Land Shield behind them was finally torn to a size big enough for Fearless Ships to pass through. A semi-Ultimate Dreadnought, another Ultimate Dreadnought, plus the aid of a Sixth Rank Great Angel summoned from the [White Ghost], ultimately achieved the previously set goal. In an instant, [Dinghai Dragon Steed], [Golden Light Traverse], and another Fearless Ship of the Stark Family [Glowgold Lord Ship], three Fearless Ships sequentially activated their engines, rushing through the breach into Robbing Wind Floating Land at full speed. Following them were all the other Battleship Captains in the allied squadron. Then came the Zhulu Warships in the thousands, as the newly entered three Fearless Ships quickly converged with the White Night Chenxing, pairing up in twos to meet a Robber Star Race with Sixth Rank Peak Combat Power. With the two Sixth Rank Robber Star Races intercepted, a group of Battleships and Fifth Rank Robber Star Race also quickly divided up the Fifth Rank battlefield. Song Chi and the majority of the Zhulu Warships could only intercept the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race continuously supporting from below the Floating Land surface, while occasionally providing intermittent long-range fire support from the edge of the battlefield. Unlike civilizations such as the Heavenly Star Tribe and Mengjiao Tribe, the Robber Star Civilization is more akin to the Eight-Armed Snake Demon, relying more on inherent individual combat power rather than powered armor or starships. Although it cannot compare with the Eight-Armed Snake Demon, the Robber Star Race similarly possesses its unique Talent Abilities. Like at this moment, two Sixth Rank Robber Star Races at the very top of the Vault of Heaven engaging the four Fearless Ships head-on, while their bodies are engulfed with dense dark starlight, controlling the Law of Light Origin almost perfected. Different from the Shaking Light Star of the [Shaking Light Star Tower], it is rumored that the light Talent of the Robber Star Race comes from an ancient star called Death Robber Star during the Multiverse Era, standing deep within the heavens of a super Floating Land, its position indescribably high. Swish! The Divine-weaving Sword harshly struck a Fourth Rank Robber Star Race in front of it, under the formidable cutting power given by the Intermediate Achievement Space Law, the already severely injured Fourth Rank Robber Star Races body was completely split into top and bottom halves. Yet one must marvel at the formidable vitality of the Robber Star Race; even though its body was bisected, this Fourth Rank Robber Star Race did not immediately perish. Dark starlight power flowed around its two separated bodies, nearly intermediate-achieved Law of Light transforming into potent penetrating black light beams, continuously firing at the Mythical Mecha Form of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Unfortunately, its life-ending full power attack did not pose any threat to Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The black and white [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] on the Mechas outer shell had been enhanced to level 67, making the attacks from a same rank Robber Star Race significantly less damaging. With another swing of the Divine-weaving Sword in hand, he completely killed off this Fourth Rank Robber Star Race. Song Chi shifted his gaze towards another nearby Fourth Rank Robber Star Race. The Thrusters beneath roared, and before the Mech Giant transformed from Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong charged forward, Song Chi inside the Mecha abruptly tensed. As the Warship transformed into Mythical Mecha Form, the Captain himself is completely merged with the Warship, capable of not only neural synchronization but also of sharing bodily sensations. At that moment, Song Chi felt as if a massive mountain was pressing down on his shoulders, and the source of this inexplicable oppressive aura acting on the Mech Giant. Above the Vault of Heaven, a gigantic dark phantom star thousands of kilometers in diameter hung high, the starlight emanating from this dark phantom star nearly covered half the Vault of Heaven of the Floating Land, it was this starlight that greatly suppressed the Mech Giant transformed by Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. This phantom dark star was summoned by one of the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race using a secret technique, the projection of the Death Robber Star. At this moment, not only Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong but all the Torch Warships that entered this Robbing Wind Floating Land were suppressed by this projection of the Death Robber Star, including the Fearless Ships. Contrarily, the group of Robber Star Races above the Vault of Heaven seemed to be amplified by this dark starlight, boosting their combat power significantly. Plus, under the influence of the Floating Lands Origin Rules of Robbing Wind Floating Land, the suppressed side of the Torch Warships gradually began losing their prior advantage. However, at this moment, the direct lineage Battleship Captain from the Eagle Family suddenly activated a Gold Sanctuary Component on their Flagship [Eagle Soaring]. [Divine Wind Domain Stone] lv69 One of the highest-level components left behind by the first generation Eagle Marquis from the Eagle Family, this Gold Domain Component was considered one of the familys strongest trump cards. With the Divine Wind Domain Feature activated by this component, centering around the [Eagle Soaring] Battleship, a mightily powerful Domain of Wind slowly spread outwards, easily enveloping all life forms and Warships above the Floating Land Firmament within. Chapter 828 - 828 434 【Death Robber Star】_2 ?Chapter 828: Chapter 434: Death Robber Star_2 Chapter 828: Chapter 434: Death Robber Star_2 The Torch Warships were all designated as allies this time, while the Robber Star Race was marked as enemies. Feeling the oppressive force on him greatly reduced, Song Chi quickly formulated a plan. Numerous Space Laws converged around the Mech Giant at an extremely fast pace, forming a startling length of Ruins Returning Sword Radiance. At the same time, the right hand of the Mech Giant was raised, the fierce muzzle of the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] Super Main Cannon revealed in the center of the palm, followed closely by two Main Cannons on each shoulder. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! The Divine-weaving Sword was swung, the Ruins Returning Sword Radiance pushed horizontally towards the designated direction. As a Sword Radiance condensed by a Space Series secret technique, its speed was astonishing, and numerous Robber Star Race members on its path couldnt dodge in time as the sword seemingly ignored the distance between them, striking their bodies effortlessly. Moreover, the Space Laws that Song Chi controlled were already of Intermediate Achievement level, instantly causing severe injuries to a few members of the Robber Star Race. Simultaneously, the three fully charged turrets opened fire one after another, easily harvesting three members of the Robber Star Race even with just normal attacks. Captains like those aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong who seized the opportunity to strike swiftly were not few; in a blink of an eye, less than a hundred Forth Rank Robber Star Race members were killed in the Vault of Heaven. Watching from the ground of Robbing Wind Floating Land, one could see a scene of hundreds of Forth Rank and above Robber Star Race falling from the sky, a sight that was both shockingly intense and frightening. Before long, billions and trillions of ordinary Robber Star Race members on the surface of Robbing Wind Floating Land quickly fell into chaos. In fact, at this point, only a small part of the Robber Star Race was in disarray, but the blood rain that followed across the entirety of Floating Land further aggravated this process. A large number of Forth Rank and above Robber Star Race members perished simultaneously. This was the Floating Lands will in mourning. The blood rain was just the first step; subsequently, earthquakes, mountain tremors, hurricanes, and various other extreme phenomena would occur. Every creature born from Floating Land carries a trace of Floating Lands Original Rules within them, and the higher their Life Hierarchy, the more Floating Land Original Rules they possess, all of which are closely related to the state of the Floating Land Origin Core itself. With such a large-scale death of high-rank creatures, the Floating Land Original Rules within them also dissipated, inevitably weakening the Floating Land Origin Core. Outside of Floating Land, sensing such changes, the two Dreadnought Captains exchanged a glance, then their Mech Giant arms burst forth with full power, with the Ten-winged Angel beside them also radiating intense Holy Light. The significant weakening of the Floating Land Origin Core also affected the Floating Land Shield; realizing the significant drop in the strength of the Floating Land Shield, the two Dreadnought Captains tacitly exerted their strength simultaneously. Moreover, although the need to hold the rift restrained the two Mech Giants from using the Super Main Cannons on the palms of their arms, this didnt apply to the four Main Cannons on their shoulders, and combined with countless Secondary Cannons on their backs, they were currently bombarding the increasingly dim Floating Land Shield. ... Floating Land Firmament, Sixth Rank Units battlefield. Seemingly sensing the shift in the situation, another Sixth Rank Robber Star Race member employed a secret technique, summoning a projection of the Death Robber Star. Two astonishingly large Death Robber Star projections appeared, suspended on either side in the sky. The emergence of the second Death Robber Star projection brought an even more intense oppression. If not for the high-quality Divine Wind Domain Stone carried by Slim Eagle, this Domain of Wind would have completely shattered. Although the range of the Domain had been reduced to the extreme, as long as it hadnt broken, the multitude of Torch Warships wouldnt completely lose their ability to resist. Many Torch Warships gave up on attacking, ignoring the Robber Star Race members around them, and very tacitly gathered around the [Eagle Soaring], seemingly preparing to switch from offense to defense. The reason was simple, the people had already observed changes in the Floating Land Shield deep in the sky above, and even the Stark Family and Chenxing Clan had already received messages from their ancestors outside. The Floating Land Shield was about to completely break! With this information, naturally, everyone wouldnt resist the projections of the two astonishing Death Robber Stars above their heads, especially since once the two most powerful Fearless Ships entered Floating Land, these Robber Star Race members would no longer be able to cause any trouble. However, this point was understood not only by the Torch Fleet Captains, but also by those two Sixth Rank Peak Robber Star Race members in the sky. Perhaps it was also because of this understanding that drove them to despair. Hum hum hum! Sharp and fine buzzing sounds emerged, with Elder Lu Beili, who had the fastest reaction, being the first to warn. Be careful, the Death Robber Star projections are expanding! Hearing this, all Captains abruptly looked up, and their pupils simultaneously widened. Above their heads, the originally several thousand kilometers in diameter Death Robber Star projections had now swelled to nearly twenty thousand kilometers, and crucially, they were still expanding. Almost instinctively, many Torch Warship Captains prepared to activate their Escaping Space Components or ?Warship Armors Defense Features. As part of the pioneering war announced decades in advance, all families made ample preparations, and collecting specific information about the Robber Star Civilization was among them. Chapter 829 - 829 434 Death Robber Star _3 ?Chapter 829: 434 Chapter: [Death Robber Star] _3 Chapter 829: 434 Chapter: [Death Robber Star] _3 As such, at this moment, almost everyone clearly understands what the expansion of the projections of two Death Robber Stars signifies. Damn it, isnt the [Death Robber Star Annihilation] secret technique said to be one of the most difficult to comprehend among the Robber Star Races inherited secret techniques? These two Sixth Rank Robber Star Race members have actually mastered it!! This is what most people are thinking at this moment. However, before they can react, the voice of Kalem Stark has already sounded in the warship magnetic wave group chat. Steady the formation, those who have the Blink Device, run downwards directly, others can take shelter beneath the [Glowgold Lord Ship], I can block the first wave of light energy impact after the death of the Robber Stars... The moment he finished speaking, he activated a special component on the flagship, and soon a hemispherical energy shield with a radius of thousands of kilometers rapidly converged above the [Glowgold Lord Ship]. This energy shield appeared like a super-large umbrella, covering the entire area beneath the [Glowgold Lord Ship], including the numerous other Torch Warships that had no Blink Devices installed. The instant this hemispherical energy shield took shape, the projections of the two Death Robber Stars had almost simultaneously expanded to nearly fifty thousand kilometers, and the next second they exploded at the same time. It was like two super-giant mushroom explosion clouds appearing deep in the Robbing Wind Floating Land Firmament, followed by that familiar dark starlight energy shockwave sweeping across the area. Song Chi was not staying atop of the Firmament, and with the aid of the [Void Escape Orb] component, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong easily pulled a sufficient distance downwards. The reason for doing so was not that he did not trust the Sixth Rank elder of the Stark Family, but because he had also said that he could only withstand the first wave of energy impact, and subsequent resistance needed to be managed by the captains themselves. And the [Neutron Star Core Armor] component equipped on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was evidently not suitable for activation of protection features within a group of warships; breaking away from the fleet was the most appropriate choice. Yet, even after two consecutive Blink escapes creating enough distance, the terrible energy shockwaves produced by the explosion of the two Death Robber Stars quickly spread, fortunately, by this time, its might had reduced to less than one-tenth, merely reducing the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]s shield value by less than 8%. Of course, this was just the first wave, subsequent waves of the Death Robber Star light energy shockwaves would still occur, but their might would gradually weaken, posing no significant threat to the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]. Although the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had escaped danger, Song Chis face did not show much joy, his gaze looking upwards. Compared to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong which had pulled a sufficient distance, the [Glowgold Lord Ship] and the hundreds of Zhulu Warships below it were truly in the inner zone of the Death Robber Star explosions, and the explosive power they faced was unimaginable. Even with the protective shield provided by the [Glowgold Lord Ship], Song Chi was certain that some Zhulu Warships would sink following these explosions. And indeed, no sooner had he shifted his gaze upwards did he see several warships already plummeting towards the Floating Land surface. And this was only the first wave; at this moment, more Zhulu Warships continued to fall from the Firmament. Seeing this, Song Chis heart instinctively tightened. If he hadnt seen wrongly earlier, his grandfather Song Mingsongs [Furious Battle Mad Lion] should also still be hovering in the Firmament; he could only hope that this ship was not among those falling. There was no way around it, even with his support, the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] had been promoted to a Zhulu Warship for not that long, and Blink devices were exceedingly rare; in the urgent situation before, he was unable to help the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] escape together. Minutes later, as the residual energy waves from the explosions of the two Death Robber Stars also completely dissipated, Song Chi, controlling the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, quickly ascended, alongside him were the several hundred warships that had also initially escaped downwards. When he saw that the [Furious Battle Mad Lion] was still intact and hanging beneath the [Glowgold Lord Ship], Song Chi breathed a sigh of relief. However, it made sense. The [Furious Battle Mad Lion], even if it had been promoted to Fourth Rank not too long ago, had still received multiple aids from Song Chis side. A Red Quality energy shield, Orange Quality warship armor, crucially both enhanced to Fifth Rank; such defensive configurations could barely make it to the upper ranks amongst Zhulu Warships, it was not strange that it could withstand this. Compared to it, the ten or so Zhulu Warships that sank in the explosion, typically those equipped with Purple Energy Shields and warship armor, or those with Orange shields or armor but limited by the Purple Torch warships body, only enhanced to Fourth Rank. Various sides quickly tallied up the count, and even though everyone was prepared, the final data when it came out still weighed heavily on everyones hearts. In this incident, a total of 17 Zhulu Warships sank, among them are 1 from the Stark Family, 2 from the Chenxing Family, 2 from the Dusk Family, 2 from the Golden Corner Lu Family, 1 from the Song Family, 4 from the Eagle House, and 5 from individual Zhulu Warships. Although only numbers were present in front of everyone, what it actually represented was sixteen valued high-level combat powers; thinking about the halfway progress of this pioneering war, how could everyone not feel heavyhearted? After all, no one knows if they might also become one of those in the future. However, there was also good news, the explosions of the two Death Robber Star projections meant that the two Sixth Rank Robber Star Race members, being right at the forefront, had perished in this technique that could be described as mutual destruction. Chapter 830 - 830 434 Death Robber Star_4 ?Chapter 830: Chapter 434: [Death Robber Star]_4 Chapter 830: Chapter 434: [Death Robber Star]_4 What a pity, two drops of Sixth Rank Biological Origin Blood wasted just like that! A freelance captain lamented in the warships communication group chat. Not long after, the floating land shield deep within the Vault of Heaven completely shattered. The entire Robbing Wind Floating Land was now fully exposed, laid bare before the tens of millions of ships in the United Fleet. Clearly, what lay ahead for all parties was a grand feast of resources. However, before the acts of plundering could begin, detailed negotiations over the division of spoils needed to take place once more. Robbing Wind Floating Land, Robber Star Holy Temple. As the highest governing institution of the Robber Star Race on this Sixth-Level Floating Land, the Robber Star Holy Temple had, over tens of thousands of years, amassed over seventy percent of Robbing Wind Floating Lands resources. Although a substantial portion of these resources had already been submitted to the Robber Star Courtsituated on the Seventh-Level Floating Land, Robber Star Floating Landthe wealth that remained still made several major factions within the United Fleets leadership salivate. The total value of the items scavenged from just this Robber Star Holy Temple alone was comparable to multiple Silver Legend Components. Hadi Stark, Hadi began, here is the inventory of all the resources weve tallied from the Robber Star Holy Temple. Following our prior agreement, the Fearless Captains and Battleship Captains will each select one item first. As for the rest, distributions will be made according to the proportion: Stark 2.5, Chenxing 2, our Lu Family, Song Family, and Dusk Family each 1.2, Eagle Family 0.7, and all other forces combined will split the final 1.2. Does everyone agree? The group collectively nodded in approval. After all, this was a prearranged allocation method, leaving little room for objection now. However, at this moment, Slim Eagle from the Eagle Family suddenly interjected, This time, apart from senior Hadi and Grand Duke Rosetta, I should be third in line to make my selection! Hearing this, everyone immediately understoodthe earlier move where Slim proactively offered the Golden [Divine Wind Domain Stone] Component had been strategic. Slim had acted so eagerly before only to secure an advantage at this critical moment! No one opposed this claim either. Soon enough, the selection order for the Fearless Captains was finalized: Hadi Stark, Rosetta Chenxing, Slim Eagle, Kalem Stark, Angele Chenxing. Lastly, Song Wujiang, Lu Beili, and Horus Dusk would make their selections simultaneously. If two of them chose the same item, it would come down to personal negotiations. Beyond these eight individuals, the next selections fell to the nine Battleship Captains who had participated in the Deep Sea Link, the first to come to the aid of the White Night Chenxing ship. Following them would be the remaining Battleship Captains. With the order established, the inventory of treasures from this plunder was revealed in the communication group chat. Forty wisps of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin. Five thousand wisps of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. Six hundred and ten thousand wisps of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. Over ten million wisps of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. More than thirty billion wisps of Third Rank and below Floating Land Origin. One Silver Legend Oddity. Twenty-six Red Epic Oddities. Three hundred and five Orange Glory Oddities. Purple and lower rankings exceeding five digits. Ten kilograms of Mixed Elemental Copper. Exactly one million Titanium Crystals. Two Sixth Rank Void Crystals. One Sixth Rank Silver Apple. ... Looking at the astonishingly long list, not just Song Chi but every one of the thousand Torch Ship Captains in the group chat was burning with desire. Hadi Stark, the Ultimate Fearless Captain, promptly made his choice. He took the Silver Oddity, an artifact that could be transformed into a [Gloomy Light Energy Shield]an energy shield and by far the most valuable item on the list. As for the forty wisps of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, these would not be distributed but instead directly divided among the six major factions of the United Fleet at a later stage. This arrangement dissatisfied the three secondary factions with battleships, but they dared not protest. *The power imbalance was glaringly apparent.* Rosetta Chenxing, speaking only through voice transmission in the group chat, chose a wisp of Fire Seed from the Red Oddities. This Fire Seed could be transformed into an Upgrade Fire Source Oddity. While the earlier selections were underway, encrypted discussions were taking place within the private group chat of the Song Familys *Dinghai Dragon Steed*: Song Dingbang: Patriarch, I think we should go for the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple]. This way, we can immediately evolve the [Original Core Stealer] component to Red Quality. With this, we could attempt to seize the Floating Land Origin Core of a Sixth-Level Floating Land in the future. It would significantly accelerate Dragon Spine Continents promotion to a Seventh-Level Floating Land. Song Xingru: Agreed! Song Tianhao: While the Mixed Elemental Copper is also valuable, the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] is indeed more beneficial for us! During this exchange, the selection turn for the Song, Lu, and Dusk families had arrived. Just as Song Wujiang was about to speak, Song Chi, noticing the messages in their encrypted chat, hastened to say: Patriarch, the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] is unnecessary. I can secure similar Silver Apples later, and not just one. Lets choose something else! Before he finished speaking, Horus Dusk had already declared their familys intent to claim the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple]. Clearly, the Dusk Family also needed to upgrade a Red Quality Oddity of their own urgently. Upon seeing Song Chis message, Song Wujiang shifted his gaze away from the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] without betraying any emotion and instead secured ten kilograms of Mixed Elemental Copper. After the Fearless Captains, it was the Battleship Captains turn. As one of the nine captains who had participated in the Deep Sea Link, Song Xingru had the privilege of choosing first. Her Sixth Rank Fire Dragon Lizard had performed exceptionally well earlier. In the end, she selected a Red Oddity that could be converted into a secondary cannon component. Upon seeing this, Song Chi let out a quiet sigh. It was unfortunate that Kalem Stark and Angele Chenxing, the two Fearless Captains before her, had already claimed the two Sixth Rank Void Crystals. *Otherwise, he would have ensured Xingru obtained one of them. While not the Fifth Rank Void Crystal he urgently needed, it was still essential for upgrading the Cultivation Secret Realm beyond the Sixth Rank.* To compensate Xingru, he had already planned to give her a portion of Fifth Rank [Moon Spring]. After all, this resource was prioritized for family use anyway. Shaking his head, Song Chi dropped the thought. With the loot distribution phase concluding, the topic shifted to the allocation of Robbing Wind Floating Land itself. The treasures claimed thus far came only from the Robber Star Holy Temple. This did not mean other parts of Robbing Wind Floating Land lacked valuable assets. However, moving forward, it would be necessary to establish clear boundaries for further plundering. Otherwise, conflicting claims could lead to skirmishes. Soon, specialized personnel from the Stark Family divided Robbing Wind Floating Land into seven sections, adhering to the same distribution proportions as before: Stark 2.5, Chenxing 2, our Lu Family, Song Family, and Dusk Family each 1.2, Eagle Family 0.7, and the Duchys remaining forces a combined 1.2. Seeing that the division did not assign any faction to an entirely barren section, the proposal was quickly accepted. But before the various families could lead their fleets to their respective zones, Hadi Stark made a cryptic statement: Everyone, the kingdoms high command has issued clear regulations: scavenging existing resources is permitted, but unmined underground veins are strictly off-limits. These may only be excavated after the Great Expansion War concludes, and territorial assignments are finalized. Previously, the Chaotic Star Field had no such constraints, and no one cared. But now, with this being Robber Star Race territory, you must take this seriously. If the kingdoms Supervisors discover any violations, all resources mined without authorization will not only have to be surrendered but will incur an additional penalty of twice their value. With that, without waiting for a response, the Stark Family fleet departed first. The Chenxing and other families were left baffled. However, the Song Family, privy to the Immortal Qin Dynastys involvement, felt a chill run through their hearts. *They etched this warning into their memories and began contemplating how to secure the protection of a Dominator Family in the future.* Chapter 831 - 831 435 On the Ultimate Potential of Neutron ?Chapter 831: Chapter 435: On the Ultimate Potential of Neutron Star Core Armor Chapter 831: Chapter 435: On the Ultimate Potential of Neutron Star Core Armor Compared to others, the reactions of the Chenxing Clan, Lu Family, Dusk Family, Eagle Family, and several others were a bit more interesting. After a brief moment of doubt, although each clan had certain speculations, they predominantly ignored the situation. The Yaohan Kingdom was indeed powerful, but would it be able to monitor everything in detail across the other half of the Heavenly Disk Galaxy spanning nearly one million light-years? As long as their actions were secretive enough and the mining volume was kept low, they believed that deceiving the Yaohan Kingdom was not difficult, as the Kingdom didnt have the energy to monitor each Floating Land around the clock. However, if these clans knew that the order wasnt issued by the Yaohan Kingdom but by the Immortal Qin Dynasty above them, they probably wouldnt be so optimistic. As one of the Four Great Super Empires of the Torch Humanity civilization, the Immortal Qin Dynasty might not be the strongest among the Four Great Empires, but its territory is nearly two hundred million light-years across, a truly colossal existence. What the Yaohan Kingdom couldnt achieve was simple for them. The Song Family high-level officials could roughly guess what the other families were thinking, but they had no intention of reminding them, as they were all in competition. In the northern part of Robbing Wind Floating Land, the percentage of Floating Land allocated to the Song Family was 12%, where over one million Starships began to rise and fall within this not-so-small area. Although they could not mine the mineral resources, the ordinary Robber Star Race that used to dwell in this area had not failed to collect these things, and there were no restrictions on these ready resources from the superiors. ... Baifen Plateau, Tenth Direct Vein transport team. As the second son of Song Shan, Song Lins talent was poor; originally awakening only a Colorless Seed of Torch. He remembered that back in the White Tower Floating Land, it was only with an ordinary Purple Upgrade Fire Source provided by Song Chi that he was able to advance to the White Fire Seed. After returning to the Dinghai Star Domain, his treatment improved considerably. Song Chi had also intermittently provided several Purple Top Rank Upgrade Fire Sources, but there werent few third-generation members in the Tenth Direct Vein, and the Song Family only obtained an ordinary Orange Upgrade Fire Source + a Purple Top Rank Upgrade Fire Source. However, they ended up in the hands of Song Qi and Song You respectively. This meant that Song Lin was still a White Fire Seed to this day. Although his Flagship had long been upgraded to an Escort Ship, it still couldnt make the breakthrough to a Cruiser. Because of this, Song Lin felt a bitter taste in his heart. He was determined to make a significant contribution to the vein so that he would be eligible to exchange for that Purple Top Rank Upgrade Fire Source from the familys public treasury. This was also the reason why he took the initiative to apply to come to the Baifen Plateau with Song Shan. Due to its rich mineral resources, this place used to be a gathering place for a large number of ordinary Robber Star Race under their control, including the Third Rank Level of the Robber Star Race. Even though the Family Fleet had cleared it once before, it was impossible to completely eradicate those hidden Robber Star Race. However, Song Lin believed in seeking fortune amid peril. Baifen Plateau might be messier compared to other areas, but this was also the place most likely to yield unexpected finds. Dudu dudu! Just then, a message alert sounded on Song Lins Flagship, indicating that the [Micro communication sphere] onboard the Warship was activated. Seeing this, Song Lins expression suddenly became stern, and his gaze quickly shifted to the communication component. The [Micro communication ball] might be just a blue communication component, and with its current Lv29, its maximum communication range was only 770km, but when Song Lin had handed over two communication imprints to several Patrol Starships under his command, he had made it clear that these communication imprints should not be activated unless it was critical. Therefore, Song Lins reaction was so significant. He connected to the communication sphere, which could only sustain transmission for a maximum of one and a half minutes at a time. Report to Lin team, a Third Rank Robber Star Race trail has been discovered, and it is unaware of being tracked. It is currently moving in a continuing northeast direction! After hearing the reports content, the light in Song Lins eyes visibly dimmed. While the discovery of the trail of a Third Rank Robber Star Race was significant, it was somewhat different from what he had imagined. Nevertheless, having been in charge for a year or two, Song Lin suppressed the emotions in his heart and calmly said: Good, continue tailing and try to find out their hiding place as much as possible. I will soon come to assist! After the communication ended, Song Lin activated the [Micro communication ball] again. This time, the contact was not another Patrol Guard Squad member but Song Shan, the overall responsible person for the Baifen Plateau area. With the Lv29 [Micro communication ball], the maximum number of communication imprints it could condense at the same time was three; besides the two from the other Patrol Guard Squads below, the third was on Song Shans [Mountain]. After receiving Song Lins proactive report, the [Mountain] Cruiser soon arrived at Song Lins location, and then the two Warships, one large and one small, headed towards the Patrol Guard Squad that reported the information earlier. As they quickly approached, Song Shans expression in the [Mountain]s Main Control Room grew more solemn. This is heading towards the northeastern edge of Baifen Mountain Range C that isnt entirely our Song Familys territory! Hearing his fathers words, Song Lin also quickly recalled some information. The northeastern part of Baifen Mountain Range was precisely where their territory bordered the Eagle Familys. If the nest of that Third Rank Robber Star Race were inside the Eagle Familys controlled area, it would definitely complicate matters... Boom boom boom! While he was pondering, a series of sharp artillery roars suddenly came from ahead. Chapter 832 - 832 435 On the Ultimate Potential of Neutron ?Chapter 832: Chapter 435: On the Ultimate Potential of Neutron Star Core Armor_2 Chapter 832: Chapter 435: On the Ultimate Potential of Neutron Star Core Armor_2 It must have been discovered by the Eagle Family, speed up! Song Shan was clearly calmer, instantly making the decision and further accelerating the speed of the two low-flying warships. Before long, the two warships rendezvoused with the patrolling guard squadron, but two cruisers appeared on the horizon. Whooosh! The illusory screech of the Hurricane Divine Eagle sounded, while the two cruisers of the Eagle Family were clearly also declaring their identity as they battled the Third Rank Robber Star Race. On this side, Song Shan first entrusted Song Lin and the others with a task, then similarly conjured up the phantom of the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale to declare his identity, and quickly the Mountain surged forward, swiftly joining the battlefield. Of course, the illusory divine eagles and dragon whales conjured by the three cruisers were gathered with Spectral Energy, not the Power of Laws. Captains who have comprehended the Power of Laws at the Third Rank are always scarce, even within the Song Family and the Eagle Family, and it was clear that Song Shan and the other two were just ordinary cruiser captains. With the full cooperation of the three cruisers, the Third Rank Robber Star Race, even with the support of the Floating Lands Origin Rule, was doomed to defeat. After the battle ended, both parties introduced themselves and then headed together towards the lair of the Robber Star Race. The two captains from the Eagle Family were smart, firmly verifying the location of the Third Rank Robber Star Races lair before taking action to maximize the subsequent gains. As for Song Shans side, although the two were initially quite tough, their attitude softened upon hearing that Song Shans group came from the Tenth Direct Vein and was furthermore a direct elder of Song Chi, and they agreed to jointly divide the items from the Robber Star Races lair. There was no helping it, Song Chis fame was already significant in the Chenxing Principality, and after singlehandedly suppressing KendalEagle of the Eagle Familys Second Sequence with just a projection, his reputation had reached an extreme, even more so to the Eagle Family. ... The lair of the Third Rank Robber Star Race was a hidden cave, located deep within a majestic mountain. If not for the action trajectory of the Robber Star being monitored this time, the difficulty of searching for this place within the vast mountains could well be imagined. Soon, with the rapid transportation by the puppet soldier figurines, all the items in the cave had been inventoried. Looking at the list in the communication group chat, disappointment was evident in the eyes of the two Eagle Family cruiser captains. The spoils of war were plentiful, but were mostly of low value; the highest value among them were only two Purple Relics, and one of them couldnt even be converted into a ship component. Faced with this, the three cruiser captains obviously had a dispute as they all wanted the Purple Component. However, in the encrypted communication channel of the Mountain, the reality was otherwise. Dad, its Neutron Star Remains, the fourth brother has always been actively purchasing this, we must get it! Yes, but Little Pool had the Dragon Spine trading caravans under the family prioritize the purchase of this item. If the others got wind of this earlier and preemptively secured these Neutron Star Remains, that would be troublesome! Although the Mountain also participated in the siege of the Third Rank Robber Star Race, it was nevertheless a latecomer, so the first to choose was a cruiser captain from the Eagle Family, followed by Song Shan. With the father and son silently praying, the first captain from the Eagle Family ultimately chose the Purple Component, to the great relief of the two. When it was Song Shans turn, he dismissed the confusion of the other two captains and directly took the Neutron Star Remains. In the eyes of the two captains from the Eagle Family, this item was not even worth a chicken rib. Seeing Song Shan decisively take it, they almost thought they had seen wrongly, but the second captain was also pleased to secure the second Purple Relic. Although it couldnt be transformed into a ship component, it was still one of the highest value items among the listed resources. ... Floating Land Firmament, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Main Control Room. Neutron Star Remains? Upon receiving the message from his uncle, after the initial astonishment, Song Chis eyes were quickly filled with anticipation and curiosity. After successfully upgrading the Neutron Star Core Armor component to Silver Legend Quality, he had not collected any new Neutron Star Remains, therefore he was unsure whether this powerful ship armor component could further upgrade in quality. Now, this new piece of Neutron Star Remains would completely answer the doubt that had persisted in his mind for many years. ... Baifen Plateau, the time when Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Mountain rendezvoused was within ten minutes after receiving the message about the Neutron Star Remains. Eager to get the final answer, Song Chi directly activated the jump component. Little Chi, you have your own destiny, and the vein cant help you much. Instead, you have given us elders too much support, to talk about any rewards... While saying that, Song Shan opened the door of the Mountain, swiftly drawing out the Neutron Star Remains. Inside the main control room of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis fists clenched instinctively. As the door of the Mountain opened, and the Neutron Star Remains completely detached from the isolated environment within and outside the warship, the Neutron Star Core Armor aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong instantly reacted intensely, almost identical to the sensation from the Neutron Star Remains before C the only difference being that this reaction was even stronger. In an instant, Song Chi was certain that the Legendary Quality was not the limit for the Neutron Star Core Armor component. In other words, as long as a sufficient quantity of Neutron Star Remains is collected, this component could at least be enhanced to Golden Sanctuary Quality. Golden Armor paired with a Golden Energy ShieldSong Chi could imagine the day when Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong takes another big step forward in the domain of tank-class warships. Right now, the only uncertainty was how many pieces of Neutron Star Remains need to be fused and devoured for the Neutron Star Core Armor component to ascend to Golden Quality. After drawing the Neutron Star Remains into the hangar, Song Chi still insisted on transferring a hefty sum of family contribution to his uncle. He had a vast amount of family contribution accumulated and rarely used it, but for his uncles family, it was quite significant. At the very least, it should be enough for Song Lin to exchange for a Purple Top-Rank Upgrade Fire Source. Before leaving, Song Shan took the initiative to trouble Song Chi, asking him to return directly to Dragon Spine Continent and exchange that Purple Top-Rank Upgrade Fire Source from the vein. During this period of the frontier war, the more the components on Song Lins flagship can be enhanced by a large rank, the higher the security naturally becomes. Song Shan also knew that Song Chi had a way to return to the Dragon Spine Continent, so he directly made the exchange. After finishing these tasks, Song Chi then set off with Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Deep into the Vault of Heaven, having already arranged everything properly, he took out the Neutron Star Remains and then let the strong devouring force of the Neutron Star Core Armor component engulf and fuse it entirely. As the silver light faded, Song Chi quickly opened the attributes of this piece of warship armor. Neutron Star Core Armor lv60 Quality: Silver (1/10) Feature: Neutron Star Fission ... His gaze fell on the last part of the [Quality] category, and seeing that it didnt say it needed dozens or hundreds of pieces, Song Chi breathed a slight sigh of relief, but soon his eyebrows knit together slightly. Nine pieces are not a few either... He seemed a bit troubled by the number. It may not seem like a large number, but this is Neutron Star Remains; aside from the piece from the Family Merit Hall, were not all other pieces obtained with tremendous difficulty? To collect nine pieces, who knows how long it would take! In the midst of his sigh, when he thought about the subsequent transformation of the Neutron Star Core Armor component, which would be Golden Sanctuary Quality, the sigh in his heart quickly dissipated and turned into full motivation. Warship components of Golden Sanctuary Quality or even Super Top-Grade Armor, whats the trouble with a bit of difficulty? Of course, the most critical point is that Song Chi had enough confidence. Backed by the Song Family and Shaking Light Star Tower, along with Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the newly launched Divine Country Mission Platform, he was confident enough to gather nine Neutron Star Remains, and surely this wouldnt take too long. ... Chapter 833 - 833 436 Renewable【Titanium Crystal Ore Core】 ?Chapter 833: Chapter 436: RenewableTitanium Crystal Ore Core Chapter 833: Chapter 436: RenewableTitanium Crystal Ore Core After unexpectedly obtaining some Neutron Star Remains, Song Chi seemed to have used up his luck for the near future, as he didnt make any other significant finds in the next two years. Of course, the absence of unexpected finds also meant that the scavenging operations of various families went smoothly these past years, with smiles on the faces of numerous captains that no one could disguise. It makes sense after all; considering the Floating Land with a diameter of over eighty light-years, even when divided proportionally amongst the families, what each obtained was by no means a small number. Moreover, many powers were secretly mining various rare minerals. Although the yield from each vein wasnt large, the sheer quantity of veins ensured, upon tallying up, an extremely significant harvest. ... Within the territory governed by the Song Family, not far from the Baifen Plateau, lay the Heavenly Moon Valley. That day, many core high-ranking members of various families convened here. In the sky, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong slowly descended. Upon receiving the news, Song Chi set out immediately and arrived at the Heavenly Moon Valley not long after. Whats the matter, Grand Elder Tian Shu? Song Chi had only received the highest level summons from his family, which meant he was still completely in the dark. However, it was certain that this matter involved significant stakes. This was because the several individuals gathered here were all part of the special encrypted group chat from the Dinghai Dragon Steed previously. Song Dingbang, Song Xingru, Song Tianhao, Song Tianshu, Song Tianmang... plus himself, these were all currently the most core members of the family. Soon, the Fearless Ship from the Dinghai Dragon Steed also descended from the sky, and at the same time, the special encrypted group chat was established. Once all the warships joined the chat, Song Dingbang then spoke with a grave expression. Ancestor, will there be any risk of exposure with whats to follow? At these words, everyone was suddenly on edge. To think that this question was posed within the encrypted group chat of Dinghai Dragon Steed, knowing this, one could imagine the gravity of what Song Dingbang was about to discuss. Song Wujiang did not reply directly but pondered for a long while before gently shaking his head. Its hard to say. The Heavenly Disk Galaxys expansion war involves the mighty Heavenly Pillar Ying Family of the Immortal Qin Dynasty; nobody knows if they possess special components specifically for monitoring, and what their Quality or Level might be! If were talking about Black Supreme Parts enhanced to the Ninth Rank, or even Colorful Myth components, not to mention this small part of the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, Im afraid a huge portion of the Immortal Qin Dynastys territory could be encompassed within their surveillance! Upon hearing this, the group chat fell silent for dozens of seconds. Finally, Song Wujiang continued. Speak, regardless of whether the information will be leaked, as long as that step is achieved, we will not be constrained by limitations! But which family should we seek out... Song Tianhao seemed to want to say something more, but paused halfway through. Since Song Wujiang had spoken, Song Dingbang didnt ponder any further. Heres the thing, this morning, I discovered a medium-sized Titanium Crystal Vein. Upon hearing this, the others in the group chat didnt rush to respond, as everyone understood that Song Dingbang certainly had more to say. A medium-sized Titanium Crystal Vein could indeed be an opportunity for an ordinary Torch Ship Captain or those Low Rank Torch Families to make their fortune, but for the likes of the top five powerhouses of the Duchy, it really wasnt that significant. It might make the family members happy, but certainly wouldnt make Song Dingbang act this way. After all, a normal medium-sized Titanium Crystal Vein represented about several hundred thousand Titanium Crystals. If it were a poor vein, perhaps just two hundred thousand; a rich vein could be better, the top ones exceeding a million. But what of it? Take the Song Family, for example; how many Titanium Crystals did they consume annually? Not to exaggerate, but at least several hundred thousand. Thus, in comparison, a normal medium-sized Titanium Crystal Vein might just be enough for the Song Familys consumption for a year or two. As expected, after a brief pause, Song Dingbang spoke again. A medium-sized Titanium Crystal Vein that harbors an ore vein core! The moment the words ore vein core were heard, the others in the chat had their eyes light up, even Song Wujiangs calm and profound eyes flashed with a gleam. The ore vein core symbolized a value far beyond imagination, even being called priceless was no exaggeration. It could turn a vein into a renewable resource, allowing a certain percentage of the veins mineral resources to be restored after a period. As the core of a Titanium Crystal Vein, what it could restore was naturally Titanium Crystals. Could you be more specific? Whats the total quantity of Titanium Crystals? Whats the restoration percentage? Song Xingru was the first to ask urgently. Ore vein cores differed from one to another, including the type of vein itself, as well as the total quantity of the vein and the restoration percentage. For instance, a vein containing an ore vein core with a total reserve of 10 billion tons and a restoration percentage of 5% would mean it could restore a maximum of 500 million tons per year. In this way, if the power that controlled it kept the annual mining below 500 million tons, this vein could achieve true perpetual replenishment, an unlimited resource. Of course, this was on the precondition that there was enough Energy supply, be it Low Rank Floating Land Origin, Spectral Energy, Magic Energy, or Spiritual Energy. Seeing the eager looks of the others, Song Dingbang did not keep them in suspense. Based on the findings from the special detector onboard my warship, this medium-sized Titanium Crystal Vein has a reserve of approximately 900,000 pieces, and a quite satisfactory restoration percentage of 10%. Chapter 834 - 834 436 Renewable【Titanium Crystal Ore Core】_2 ?Chapter 834: Chapter 436: RenewableTitanium Crystal Ore Core_2 Chapter 834: Chapter 436: RenewableTitanium Crystal Ore Core_2 10%, that is to say, 90,000 pieces, producing 90,000 titanium crystals without any loss every year. Everyone rapidly did the calculations in their mind, and then joy began to emerge on their faces. 90,000 pieces per year, thats 900,000 pieces in ten years, the value of which goes without saying. It is no exaggeration to say that the value of this medium-sized titanium crystal vein is no less than that of a strategic-level golden sanctuary component, no wonder Song Dingbang was so cautious previously. It must be known that the Song Family, with a tradition of three thousand years, and despite having a large number of family members, only managed to find a titanium crystal vein with a core on a high rank Floating Land in an alien star domain more than a thousand years ago. Moreover, that was an incredibly lucky find thats rare in ten thousand years; it was a large titanium crystal vein which only just met the threshold for a rapidly developing large mine, containing a total reserve of merely three million crystals. Its recovery ratio was also quite ordinary, at only 5%, yet it still provided the Song Family with 150,000 titanium crystals each year, accounting for the majority of the familys consumption over the years. If they could also take control of this vein on the Robbing Wind Floating Land, the annual titanium crystal supply of the Song Family would be elevated once more, and over time, the speed at which the family accumulated its foundation would become faster and faster. Thinking of this, everyone suppressed the excitement in their hearts and turned their gazes towards the patriarch of their family. Time passed, and the encrypted group chat was silent once again. Dozens of seconds later, Song Wujiangs calm voice finally sounded. Keep this matter confidential. Additionally, I will schedule to seek protective patronage. Its just uncertain whether that old thing will be successful... After speaking, the participants in the chat signed another high-rank confidentiality agreement, and then they each went their separate ways. In the end, besides Song Dingbang, nobody knew the exact location of that medium-sized titanium crystal vein; Song Xingru did proactively inquire about it, but was interrupted by Song Wujiang. The implication was simple if they could successfully obtain the protection of an immortal clan, then this vein would be secure. Otherwise, knowing the location now would be of no use. ... Deep within the vault of the sky of the Floating Land, the main control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Withdrawing his focus from the words ore vein core, Song Chi then activated the alien star domain deployment function. He had seen information about the ore vein core in the core materials provided by his family before, but such things were extremely rare, to say nothing of the even rarer titanium crystal ore core. Seeing it placed directly in front of him today, frankly speaking, felt somewhat unreal. But even though it was surprising, the scheduled exploration of the alien star domains could not be delayed. If he hadnt been busy exploring fragments of the Immortal Realm Continent or comprehending laws, or even involved in the great expansion wars, he realized that it had been years since he last commenced an exploration of alien star domains. And since plundering this Robbing Wind Floating Land would likely take a considerable amount of time, he took this opportunity for a few ventures into alien star domains. Whirring sounds filled the air! Familiar spatial fluctuations and the sense of weightlessness swept over him, and when he came to again, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already arrived in a pitch-black starry space. He glanced at the radar. As expected, a blank slate; there were no Floating Lands, fragment belts, or asteroid belts nearby. With the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] strengthened to the sixth rank level, the starting detection radius could reach several light-years. But as compared to the vast Starry Sea, this distance was obviously insufficient. It seems Ill have to wait for the Transit Star Map... The collection of the Transit Star Map needed tens of minutes slow, perhaps, but the radius of the star chart it gathered was significant, reaching more than a thousand light-years. This should give him a clear idea of the surrounding star domains. While waiting, Song Chi did not rest; he entered the Ruins Market and immersed his spirit into the [Divine Country Mission Platform]. Over two years had passed, and after dozens of transactions in the Ruins Market, the [Divine Country Mission Platform] had already undergone earth-shattering changes. [Name: Divine Country Mission Platform] [Level: lv65] [Number of Divine Country Players: 321580] [Current Missions Posted: Divine Country Lord*18, Players*1458] [Highest Player Level: 25] [Player Average Level: 3] [Number of Player Teams: 0] ... Luke, Andre, Zhou Ping, put in a bit more effort, youre not far from the reward {Player Team Certificate}... Seeing that the number of players had broken through three hundred thousand but the number of player teams remained zero, Song Chi couldnt help but feel frustrated by their lack of competitiveness. Due to the high Divine Country Points required for Divine Country Teleportation that he had set, no player had tried it yet, and its highly likely that players would only attempt it after they themselves level up a bit more, in addition to the extra discount provided by player teams. However, Song Chi didnt consider the set teleportation requirements to be too high. The energy consumption for Divine Country Teleportation is inherently high, and even though the energy conversion efficiency of Zhu Tian Ruins Market itself is extremely high, if teleportation occurs too frequently, it wouldnt be sustainable; hence, it is better to raise the basic teleportation threshold. What about the likely massive increase in the number of player teams in the future? By that time, the Rank of the Ruins Market itself would probably have reached Fifth Rank, or even Sixth Rank, and the energy supply efficiency would have significantly improved as well. Compared to player levels and player teams, the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space is much busier, with thousands of Alien Species currently present. Because Song Chi actively posted multiple trade tasks to purchase various mineral resources, it provided low-rank Alien Races who couldnt offer Starry Sea Oddities with a channel to obtain Divine Kingdom Points too, not just limited to acquiring points by accepting tasks; this indirectly boosted the liveliness of the trading space. Under this premise, the profits brought to him by the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space over the past two years, combined with market trades, have seen his assets grow steadily. However, its a pity that higher quality materials like High Rank Floating Land Origin and Starry Sea Oddities arent abundant. Even though Song Chi proactively offered Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin for the trade of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin with a 30:1 exchange ratio, the gains were still meager. With a thought, Song Chis focus suddenly landed on a stall set up by a Subhuman. Swiftly, he changed his thoughts and entered the trading space in the guise of a Blue Blood Clan member. Boss, how much for this item? Pointing at a greenish square stone on the stall, Song Chi asked the Subhuman vendor. Subhumans, as the name implies, are creatures that look identical to humans but are fundamentally different, not only featuring reproductive isolation but also differing vastly in physical ability, organ structure, and innate talents. This Subhuman vendor is not weak, being a Level 3 Starry Sea creature. Upon hearing Song Chis voice, it looked up and then held up three fingers. 3 threads of Floating Land Origin? What Rank? Song Chi asked, puzzled. Fourth Rank! After some thought, Song Chi agreed to the price. Having paid the corresponding amount of Floating Land Origin, he successfully acquired the square green stone. It really is an Eternal Stone Brick! Yes, this piece that caught his eye is one of the strategic-level resources C an Eternal Stone Brick. Despite being a common sight in both the Shaking Light Star Tower and the Civilization Great Wall, the truth is that its ranked alongside Titanium Crystal as one of the strategic resources of the Torch Human Civilization. However, compared to Titanium Crystal, an essential resource for enhancing high-quality warship components, the Eternal Stone Brick works directly on the warships hull itself. Torch Warships can assimilate this resource, which, after assimilation, not only strengthens the hulls durability but also grants the warship self-repair capabilities. The more Eternal Stone Bricks assimilated, the greater the enhancement of these two aspects. In addition, Eternal Stone Bricks can also integrate with ordinary starships, Mechas, Mobile Warstars, and other creations, with equivalent effects. However, it should be emphasized that the Colorful Myth quality Civilization Great Wall that was once seen was not one that had integrated many Eternal Stone Bricks, but rather it was itself born from within an Eternal Stone Brick Ore Vein. This was explained by the elders at the Star Tower. Regarding the Eternal Stone Brick in his hand, Song Chi naturally integrated it directly into the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Although the effect of just one brick was limited, this kind of resource accumulates step by step. Chapter 835 - 835 437 Cloud Vine and Starry Sky Behemoth ?Chapter 835: Chapter 437: Cloud Vine and Starry Sky Behemoth Metal-Splitting Owl Chapter 835: Chapter 437: Cloud Vine and Starry Sky Behemoth Metal-Splitting Owl When Song Chi returned to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, it was exactly at the node where the Transit Star Map was generated. The moment he saw the Transit Star Map, Song Chi instinctively frowned. It was completely different from what he had previously speculated. Floating Land Fragments, small void belts, asteroid belts, unranked Floating Lands, etc. The star map, spanning over thousands of light-years, seems to have it all, which is somewhat surprising. However, Song Chi was still familiar with this situation, much like the introduction given by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain at this moment. [Galactic Belt: A special region within the Shattered Starry Sea, entwined with a large amount of special energy, contains various celestial bodies, but rarely has medium-high rank Starry Sea Floating Lands, limited value.] For ordinary low-rank species, this place might be a good spot for scavenging, as long as the special energy in the star river isnt too extreme, the danger isnt likely too high, although it also means theres no chance for extraordinary fortunes, but life is still more important, isnt it? However, for Song Chi today, this kind of place is not pleasing. Not letting his guard down, given the current rank and combat power of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the Alien Star Domain he is dealing with shouldnt be such a place, and should be where intermediate to advanced civilizations are located. Based on this, Song Chi naturally would not relax. Peeping Spirit Eyes feature was suddenly activated, and no irregularities were detected in the Transit Star Map. For now, he could only try to detect if there are any Starry Sea Oddities around. As the feature finished charging, multiple light spots suddenly appeared on the side radar. Compared to the low-rank Starry Sea Oddities that can be seen everywhere on fifth and sixth-level Floating Lands, the number of oddities in this part of the star river was notably scarce, mostly of white and blue quality. Regarding these rank oddities, its not that he has no interest, but the attraction is certainly limited. Currently, the number of these two types of oddities in the Ruins Market Strange Object Exchange Shop has almost reached six figures. The only spot that caught Song Chis attention on the star map was marked by an orange quality light spot. Although for him now, an orange quality oddity isnt something significant, but it is still the highest value item that can be detected currently. Its better than returning empty-handed. Thinking of this, [Aurora Transition Device] activated. Three hundred light-years away, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong reappeared. Just emerging from the spatial channel and not yet having the chance to survey his surroundings, the prompt from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain rang first. [Please be aware, the intensity of the external metal attribute energy is extremely high, the warships energy shield is being eroded!] Hearing this prompt, Song Chi turned his gaze toward the shipborne energy shield, but from his eyes, it was clear that the erosion from this metal attribute energy wasnt a great threat to the warship. Humming sounds! The engine roared, and Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quickly flew towards a direction. On a gigantic Floating Land Fragment, with an astonishing height of tens of thousands of meters, a black vine stretched out continuously like a python, making its presence felt on many nearby Floating Land Fragments and asteroids. Besides, an immensely dense metal attribute energy was circling and flowing around this dark vine, as if crowning it as their king. In the far-off dark star river, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong lurked in the void, observing this black vine from afar. Inside the battleship main control room, Song Chi swiftly glanced through the information panel listed promptly by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. [Name: Cloud Vine] [Category: Starry Sky Plant] [Current Rank: Peak of the Fourth Rank] [Introduction: A wood and metal dual-attribute Starry Sky Plant, possesses remarkable potential, its talent ability Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor is the most famous, able to generate a layer of vine armor on the surface of designated living beings that can freely contract and expand. The vine armor possesses the defensive power of super alloy and the flexibility of wood attribute, and is thus a dream enslavable species for many Torch Ship Captains. According to the database, the highest rank Cloud Vine discovered so far is the Seventh Rank.] Cloud Vine, huh... After reading the information on the panel, Song Chi thought of the fifth-rank Cloud Vine Heart he acquired not long ago, and unexpectedly, he had now encountered a complete Cloud Vine. Peak of the Fourth Rank, this barely explains why Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was deployed to this part of the star river. Thinking this, Song Chi considered whether to take action against this Cloud Vine, and whether to kill or attempt to enslave it. Chapter 836 - 836 437 Cloud Vine and Starry Sky Behemoth ?Chapter 836: Chapter 437: Cloud Vine and Starry Sky Behemoth [Metal-Splitting Owl]_2 Chapter 836: Chapter 437: Cloud Vine and Starry Sky Behemoth [Metal-Splitting Owl]_2 However, Song Chi was different. Having the cultivation secret realm that accompanied the ship and the Secret Realm Accelerator feature, he could fully support the rapid advancement of the Cloud Vine and ensure it kept pace with himself in a short period of time. Given this premise, one can imagine the value of this Cloud Vine in Song Chis eyes. Yet, without the means to use deadly killing methods, the difficulty of subduing and enslaving a starry sky plant was immense, and this was the dilemma Song Chi was currently facing. After long contemplation, he finally decided to take action. Starry sky plants like the Cloud Vine were rare, though they werent as exceptional as the Silver Apple Mother Tree, but they werent far behind. Encountering both a Cloud Vine Heart and a complete Cloud Vine within a short period of time was luck exploding for Song Chi recently, and missing this opportunity might mean no other chance for who knows how long. Having made his decision, Song Chi didnt act immediately; instead, he had the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain carefully plan the subsequent action scheme with the highest success rate. It wasnt until half an hour later that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong abruptly swept forward, charging directly towards the peak fourth rank Cloud Vine. As the warship burst out from the void, the Cloud Vine immediately reacted; its pitch-black vine body turned golden, appearing as if a layer of special metallic armor covered the entire vine body. Moreover, numerous vine tendrils sprouted from the surrounding fragments and small asteroids, wrapped up with a small amount of Metal Law, turning them into sharp arrows. The golden light splashed, and hundreds of thousands, even millions, of vine tendril arrows fired off, their attack density a hundred times denser than rain, constantly falling on the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. At this moment, the shield value of the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] was being worn away at an alarming speed; within a short period, the Energy Shields shield value dropped below 90% and continued to decrease. Aware of the Cloud Vines attack method, Song Chi did not panic; the Void Escape Orb was activated immediately, and the warship disappeared from its place. He didnt choose to immediately flash right next to the Cloud Vine but moved to the other side of the vine body. By that time, the charging of the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits had finally finished, unleashing Annihilation Arrows infused with infinite Power of Annihilation. Fearful of completely erasing the opponent with one strike, the consolidated Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings didnt carry the features Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion and Black Hole: Annihilation; it was only the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings feature that was activated. Even so, the Cloud Vine in front seemed to sense a severe threat of death and quickly made a response. A substantial amount of Metal Law surged from within its body, generating a Domain of Golden Light on its surface, and further reinforced the metallic armor on its exterior. Moreover, a considerable concentration of Wood Laws power amalgamated inside the vine body itself, ready to repair any damage at the earliest opportunity. The light flashed brilliantly, and the Annihilation Arrows quickly collided with the golden light domain. However, similar to the previous encounter, there was no earth-shattering explosion or shocking energy shockwavethe Annihilation Arrows simply dimmed slightly and then penetrated the golden light domain, entering the body of the Cloud Vine. As for that layer of metallic vine armor, it failed to serve any purpose against the life-targeting Annihilation Arrows. In less than ten seconds, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain detected that the vitality within the body of the Cloud Vine had plummeted drastically. With its vitality greatly diminished, the surrounding metallic energy also drastically decreased. Seizing this opportunity, the attack features of the two main cannons of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong were suddenly fired, leaving two massive holes on that golden vine body. The onslaught didnt end there; the External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher beneath the warship was also activated, and two special cobalt shells were fired. After this series of attacks, the vitality emitted by the Cloud Vine was further eradicated. Guessing that the timing was about right, Song Chi cautiously maneuvered the warship closer to the target, as the condition of the Cloud Vine had now been weakened to the extreme. At this moment, attempting to enslave it with the Light of Slavery was likely highly feasible. However, just as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong slowly approached, sudden faint spatial fluctuations emerged from the side of the warship. The spatial fluctuation was extremely subtle. If it wasnt for Song Chi having an intermediate achievement in Space Law Comprehension and the enhancement of Double Pupils, he might not have been able to detect it immediately. The power of his Spiritual Force rotated at high speed, with the assistance of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong managed to complete a minor angular adjustment to the ships body within a very short time. Do not underestimate this slight adjustment, as it was because of this move that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong dodged one of the two sudden attacks from the side. [Warning, the external spatial slicing energy attack has damaged the Energy Shield by 12%, current Shield Value remaining 84%.] Even though it was subjected to only one of the attacks, it still eroded 12% of the Shield Value of the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield. However, Song Chis attention was not on the Energy Shield at all, but was instead fixed on the two spatial rifts torn open on the side, where the shadows of his Double Pupils turned from illusory to solid in that moment, with the fundamental laws of both Space and Light circulating rapidly at the bottom of his eyes. The source of the two previous attacks was these two spatial rifts, and the creature that launched the attacks must also be hiding deep within these rifts. Split-Gold Owls, and there are two of them... Although the opponent had tried their best to conceal their form, the capturing ability of the Double Pupils enhanced by the Law of Light was exaggerated. Through the fleeting shadow in the spatial rift, he easily deduced the identity of the other. Hiding within the spatial rift and attacking Cang Qiong were the two Split-Gold Owls, and crucially both were of the Fifth Rank. With this answer, his heart sank. He had a certain understanding of Split-Gold Owls. As one of the Starry Sky Behemoths, although their lineage was only mid to lower tier among Starry Sky Behemoths, the key point was that this species, like the Cloud Vine, possessed dual Attributes. Unlike the Cloud Vines Metal and Wood Attributes, the Split-Gold Owls specialized in Metal and Space Attributes, which made their movements usually very strange, elusive, launching an attack and then immediately diving into a spatial rift, making them hard to defend against. In addition to this, they also had a certain natural talent in the Metal Attribute, making their attack power not weak. Did these two Split-Gold Owls just happen to pass by this Star River and were attracted by the attack of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, or do they have a special relationship with the Cloud Vine? Pausing his approach towards the Cloud Vine, Song Chi was on guard and also guessing the relationship between the two parties at the same time. If it really was a coincidence, it was easy to deal with. He could just leave a space beacon in this Star Domain, and come back later to deal with this Cloud Vine. But if there was a connection between the vine and the two owls, then without resolving these two Split-Gold Owls, he basically couldnt achieve the enslavement of the Cloud Vine. As for the connection between the Cloud Vine and Split-Gold Owls, it was not just Song Chis imagination; such a scenario was not uncommon. Both originally shared the Metal Attribute, and the Cloud Vine itself had the ability to autonomously gather Metal Attribute energy from the surrounding Star Domain to enhance the Metal Attribute energy around itself, making it possible, based on this point, to form a special supporting or even symbiotic relationship with Metal Attribute Starry Sky Behemoths. In the family archives, such cases had been discovered several times. Thinking this, Song Chi quickly made a decision. He was determined to obtain this Cloud Vine. Two Fifth Rank Split-Gold Owls, if it was during the Cruisers time, Song Chi might have left without looking back, but now the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was at the Fourth Rank, and the warship had two Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, as long as he could restrict the spatial advantages of the two Split-Gold Owls, damaging or even killing them wouldnt be difficult. No sooner said than done, as Song Chis thought shifted, the stationary Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong started moving towards the Cloud Vine again. Chapter 837 - 837 438 Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor ?Chapter 837: Chapter 438: Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor Chapter 837: Chapter 438: Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor The warship slowly approached the Cloud Vine, but Song Chis entire focus was on the surrounding starry sky. As he had suspected earlier, the two Split Gold Owls would definitely not sit idly by under these circumstances and were sure to appear to interfere. Buzz buzz buzz! Simultaneously, subtle spatial fluctuations appeared on both sides of the warship, and the two Split Gold Owls, cleverly hidden in the spatial rifts, emerged to stop the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong from moving towards the Cloud Vine, while also knowing how to divide Song Chis attention. Two crescent-shaped blades of space cut towards the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and the Split Gold Owls showed no desire to linger in battle. After their attack, they immediately retreated into the void rifts. The blades of space landed on the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, triggering violent ripples. Without waiting for the energy fluctuations to dissipate, the Split Gold Owls repositioned and emerged from the spatial rifts, repeating their previous action, launching another two crescent-shaped blades of space. Buzz buzz buzz! Like this, continuous waves of spatial fluctuations and energy impacts emerged in the vicinity, with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong being hammered relentlessly by the nimble attacks of the two Fifth Rank Split Gold Owls, causing the warships outer black and white Energy Shield to weaken continuously. It wasnt until several minutes later, under the fierce and unpredictable continuous attacks of the two Fifth Rank Split Gold Owls, that the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield component completely overloaded, leaving the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull fully exposed. Buzz buzz! With this change, the attacks of the two Fifth Rank Split Gold Owls became even more frequent, and soon two more crescent-shaped blades of space shot out from the void, only this time the blades of space were formed closer to the warship, and the Split Gold Owls no longer completely hid within the rifts, instead exposing a portion of their bodies. Seeing this, the lights in Song Chis eyes shone brightly in the Battleship Main Control Room. Now is the time!! He softly exclaimed in his mind as a mysterious and profound energy enveloped a vast area centered around the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With the activation of the Pusuo Time Realm, everything within the time domain slowed down by ten times. Even though the two Fifth Rank Split Gold Owls offset some of the power of time due to their own life hierarchy, resulting in only being slowed down by seven times, it was enough. Click click click! Several Alloy Chains shot out from the warships hull, hurtling towards the half-exposed Split Gold Owl, binding its body tightly without fail. Even under the full dragging force of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the other half of the Split Gold Owls body was pulled from the spatial rift. It was only then that Song Chi fully confirmed the relationship between the two Split Gold Owls and the Cloud Vine; they were most likely symbiotic. The Split Gold Owl, which was being dragged out of the spatial rift, was enveloped by a layer of faint golden Armor Layer, which was expected to be the Vine Armor granted by the Cloud Vine. As for the one behind the warship, it was likewise bound by the power of Divine Binding, controlled by the blood-red Alloy Chains shooting out from the void. Simultaneously with these actions, the Super Main Cannon of the warship was charging. This time, it was still activating its Attack Feature, with the Zen Meditation Seal: Inner Speed attribute cooling the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings feature instantly. Compared to the last time, without any reservations, from the Black Hole Evolution Layer components Black Hole Energy Pool (1000/1000), Song Chi drew out 300 points for the Black Hole: Collapse feature and bound it to the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits, the super main cannon. The remaining 700 points were integrated into a singularity, which was also merged into the component of the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits. In other words, the next attack from the super main cannon would carry the maximum might of the collapse effect, as well as the explosion of the singularity fused with 700 points of Black Hole Energy, plus its inherent might. Thanks to the early Charge, before the forward Split Gold Owl could break free from the Divine Binding Chains, the ethereal Annihilation Arrows had already been shot out ahead of time. Unlike the previous two times, although it was also the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings, this time it triggered a terrifying energy explosion. The void was collapsing, a miniature Black Hole evolved from the singularity rapidly exploded, and the fearsome blast of energy swept across a large area. Even though Song Chi had activated the Final Blessing feature of the Final Blessing component ahead of time, allowing the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield to recover, it was still nearly overloaded by the terrifying impact of the explosion. Only because Song Chi reacted quickly, activating the remaining Flash Escape Ability of the Void Escape Orb, did he escape the ravages of the blast. Looking again at the properties of the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, the Golden Energy Shield had just been restored, but now had less than 30% Shield Value remaining, narrowly avoiding a second overload. Having experienced this, did Song Chi now have a deeper understanding of the Black Hole: Rapid Burst feature? Now looking back at the center of the burst, the Fifth Rank Split Gold Owl was gone, not because it had hidden in the spatial rift, but because under the dread rapid burst of the miniature Black Hole, its flesh had been vaporized entirely. Without a chance to rejoice, Song Chis gaze shifted towards the second Split Gold Owl bound by the Void Divine Binding feature. Unfortunately, all attack components Attack Features had cooled down, and the binding effect of the Void Divine Binding was running short. After a round of regular cannon fire from the two Main Cannons and the External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher, the Split Gold Owl still managed to escape into the spatial rift, unable to be completely killed. Chapter 838 - 838 438 Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor_2 ?Chapter 838: Chapter 438: Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor_2 Chapter 838: Chapter 438: Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor_2 But Song Chi was certain that, after having one foot in the grave this time, the severely injured Starry Sky Behemoth was unlikely to reappear again. Of course, there was still a certain probability that it would mount a sneak attack or two when he actively attempted to enslave the Cloud Vine. Therefore, he could not completely let down his guard. His gaze swept around, withdrawing from the vast space collapse and shattered belt behind him, as Song Chi continued to pilot the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong towards the location of the Cloud Vine. After being delayed for so long, the Cloud Vines injuries had recovered significantly. Although it posed no threat to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi still unleashed another barrage of cannon fire on its vine body to increase the likelihood of a successful enslavement. Only then did he begin the enslavement process. As a kind of Starry Sky Plant, enslaving a Cloud Vine is not simple. Its not enough to reduce its condition to its weakest stateit also requires the plant itself to have a certain willingness. This is the fundamental reason why enslaving Starry Sky Plants is so difficult. While continuously attempting to enslave the Cloud Vine, Song Chi also had to be vigilant for any possible attacks from the Golden Break Owl that could appear at any moment. In this manner, he persisted for several hours, making hundreds, if not thousands, of enslavement attempts. Frustratingly, the Cloud Vine showed not the slightest sign of compromisenot even the threat of death made any difference. In the battleships main control room, the expression on Song Chis face had changed from initial confidence to utter frustration. As the time for his return approached, he had entered the Divine Country Players Trading Space several times, seeking help from the Blue Blood Clan, the Treant Race, and the Dark Night Elf Clan, but he still could not find a way to make the Cloud Vine relent. Cloud Vine, a peak Fourth Rank Starry Sky Plant... Over and over, Song Chi thought about the information regarding the Cloud Vine, when suddenly a spark of inspiration flashed through his mind. Peak Fourth Rank Cloud Vine, is it possible that it could use that Fifth Rank Cloud Vine Heart to attempt a breakthrough to the Fifth Rank? If so, could this be leveraged to make it relent? Within the Starry Sky, where the Golden Attribute energy is especially abundant, the black-and-white warship slowly opened its hatch, and immediately after, the One-Eyed Giant Fiend clutching the Fifth Rank Cloud Vine Heart swooped out of the warship. Theres really a reaction... From the moment the hatch opened, Song Chi, with his Double Pupils, was intently fixated on the still Cloud Vine below. The instant the aura of the Fifth Rank Cloud Vine Heart emerged into the external Starry Sky, he was ready to catch a faint tremor from the Fourth Rank Cloud Vine. This reaction was very subtle, but Song Chi, who possessed Double Pupils, could not be fooled. Now certain of this, Song Chi then directly took this as a starting point, directing the One-Eyed Giant Fiend to continue communicating with the Cloud Vine. Meanwhile, the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon and the Flame Giant were also released from the warship as a kind of indirect warning and shock. Finally, after Song Chi guaranteed that he would hand over the Fifth Rank Cloud Vine Heart for it to devour later, the peak Fourth Rank Cloud Vine finally agreed to the enslavement. With the cooperation of the other party, the enslavement process became much easier. After only four attempts, he successfully completed the enslavement of the Cloud Vine with the [Enslavement Medal]. Yiyah! A cute yiyah sound came from deep within, which was the Cloud Vine urging Song Chi; it wanted to devour the Fifth Rank Cloud Vine Heart. Song Chi ignored it and instead said: Dont worry, since Ive promised you, I wont go back on my word. However, before devouring that vine heart, theres one more thing that needs to be dealt with... He wasnt lying. He would indeed hand over the Fifth Rank Cloud Vine Heart to the Cloud Vine immediately after his return, even if the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] needed it to advance to the Sixth Rankhe hadnt yet enhanced the [Cultivation Secret Realm] to the Sixth Rank. As for the [Cloud Vine] itself, its value might not match the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], but the difference wouldnt be much. At this moment, one could see that Song Chi had donned a set of golden battle armor, which was actively bestowed by the Cloud Vines Talent Abilityknown as the Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor. This layer of Golden Vine Armor had Fourth Rank Level defensive capabilities and could change according to the size of the wearer. This meant that besides Song Chi himself, later this Vine Armor could be placed on Enslaved Species such as the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, Flame Giant, and Fire-breathing Flame Dragon. Coupled with a Plasma Shield, this would certainly greatly enhance the defensive capabilities of various Enslaved Species and thereby enhance their Combat Power. Now, although it was only Fourth Rank and its defensive power was somewhat lacking, once the Cloud Vine devoured the Fifth Rank vine heart, the Cloud Vine that had been stuck at the peak of the Fourth Rank for quite some time would definitely advance to the Fifth Rank, and then things would be much better. And it wont be long before the [Cultivation Secret Realm] can be enhanced to Sixth Rank. With repeated secret realm acceleration, the speed of the Cloud Vines promotion to Sixth Rank might not be too slow. Just think, if all the enslaved creatures under my command are wearing a layer of Sixth Rank Vine Armor, and another layer of Sixth Rank Plasma Shield on top of that, the thought of such a scene is exciting. Just this point alone makes the Cloud Vine in Song Chis heart almost as valuable as the [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. If necessary, I could later make high-priced purchases of Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts in the Ruins Market, trying not to delay the enhancement of the [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. Thinking of this, Song Chis spiritual focus returned as his gaze shifted toward the massive body of the Cloud Vine below. Before realizing all the previously conceived plans, figuring out how to transplant this Cloud Vine into the Cultivation Secret Realm is a challenge. In the end, Song Chi had to use the [Top Rank Immortal Domain Spirit Soil] obtained from the [Dustless Spiritual Herb Garden]. With the help of this red oddity, the success rate of transplantation would be much higher. After filling the entire root system of the Cloud Vine with Top Rank Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, Song Chi had the Cloud Vine cooperate as much as possible, and then had the One-Eyed Giant Fiend and the Flame Giant work together. After much difficulty, the Cloud Vine was finally transplanted into cultivation. When the [Cloud Vine] was brought into the Cultivation Secret Realm, there was a small incident. Perhaps due to the innate rivalry among starry sky plants, the moment the [Cloud Vine] entered the secret realm, the always docile [Silver Apple Mother Tree] showed a great rejection. Its branches and leaves shook wildly, and the ground of the entire Cultivation Secret Realm trembled slightly. In the end, it was Song Chi who had to appear in person to soothe it for a while, and then he placed the [Cloud Vine] in the farthest corner of the secret realm from the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], which finally calmed it down. After completing this step, Song Chi did not forget the Red Epic Oddity detected by the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] earlier. It was an oddity shaped like a metallic ore, previously suppressed underneath the Cloud Vine. Now that the Cloud Vine was transplanted into the Cultivation Secret Realm, Song Chi easily directed a few dozen Fallen Angel Soldier Statues to excavate it. [Strange Object: Gold Source Stone Mother] [Quality: Red] [Convertible: {Gold Source Converter}] [Note: An oddity nurtured in an environment abundant with Metal Attribute Energy, it may have a greater effect on Metal Attribute creatures.] ... Gold Source Converter lv0 Quality: Red Feature: Increases the concentration of Metal Attribute Energy inside the loaded battleship by 80% Feature 2: Slightly increases the speed of Comprehending Metal Law inside the loaded battleship Feature 3: Metal Resistance +600 Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Once loaded, when the battleship is attacked by an external Metal Attribute Energy attack, the Might automatically weakens by 6%. Upgrade Requirement: 20 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 2000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 kg of Gold Source Ore Note: This component occupies 3 slots Damn, why isnt it something that enhances Space Law Comprehension speed? The attributes of this oddity are quite extraordinary; it can be considered a top-ranked Red Epic Component. Unfortunately, Song Chi has no use for it. Metal Law users, among the Torch Ship Captains in the entire Song Family, are few. Instead, for the Chenxing and Stark families, the value of this component might not be less than an ordinary Silver Legend Component. Chapter 839 - 839 439 Ancient God Ancient Demon Ancient ?Chapter 839: Chapter 439: Ancient God, Ancient Demon, Ancient DemonOriginal Ancient Clan Chapter 839: Chapter 439: Ancient God, Ancient Demon, Ancient DemonOriginal Ancient Clan After returning to Robbing Wind Floating Land, the first thing Song Chi did was to enter the Ruins Market. Then, he immersed his spiritual consciousness into the [Divine Country Mission Platform], and as the [Lord of the Divine Country and Ruins Market], he released two brand-new quests that he had already considered. [The Lord of the Divine Country]: High-priced acquisition of Fifth Rank or above Starry Sky Plant Hearts (Quest reward: For each portion of Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Heart, you can randomly select four Red Epic Oddities from the Oddity Exchange Shop, or an equivalent value in Divine Kingdom Points {3200=4800}, or one {Divine Country Player Team Certificate} + one {Divine Country Players Squad Upgrade Card}) [The Lord of the Divine Country]: High-priced acquisition of Fifth Rank or above Void Crystals (Quest reward: For each Fifth Rank Void Crystal, you can randomly select three Red Epic Oddities from the Oddity Exchange Shop, or an equivalent value in Divine Kingdom Points {2400=3800}, or choose either one {Divine Country Player Team Certificate} or {Divine Country Players Squad Upgrade Card} + 800 Divine Kingdom Points) The purchase price was obviously high. Normally, a portion of Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts market price should be around the value of one Red Oddity, and there might be some premium, but it would not exceed the value of two; while the Fifth Rank Void Crystal would be a bit less, but not by much. The reason for doing this, in addition to the influence of [Cloud Vine], was more so because Song Chi was clear that the earlier the ranks of [Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm] and [Silver Apple Mother Tree] were raised, the greater the subsequent profits would be. Since the previous acquisition quests received no response, there was no choice but to offer a higher price. Fortunately, there are now over a hundred Red Epic Oddities in the Oddity Exchange Shop, and he and Wang Zhen are still continuously purchasing, so at least there is no issue with funds. In addition to this, Song Chi entered the Cultivation Secret Realm once more. Under the Flame Parasol Tree, looking at the three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs on the branch that had still never been fertilized, Song Chi shook his head helplessly. After many Secret Realm Accelerations, many tens of thousands of years had passed inside the Secret Realm, but these three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs had still shown no sign of hatching. The key was that Song Chi could clearly sense the strong Life Breath within the three phoenix eggs, all of which were not dead eggs. Regarding this, he could only conclude that hatching these Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs might require some special secret methods of the adult Heavenly Demon Phoenix, and if this condition wasnt met, the hatching time would be significantly prolonged. After leaving the Cultivation Secret Realm, the second thing Song Chi did was to log into the Torch Network. Although, from his recollection, there wasnt an ancestor or Clan Elder in the family currently focused on the pathway of Metal Law, the component of [Gold Source Converter], which could improve the speed of Metal Law Comprehension, was of considerable importance. It could even barely be considered a lower-tier Ancestral-level component, so naturally, he had to inquire about it in the clan in advance. If it could be retained for the familys own use, that would be even better. As for the Torch Network, the United Fleet had been staying at the Robbing Wind Floating Land for over two years now, and the foundational Torch Network had been built not long ago. The functions might not be complete, but basic remote communication could still be achieved. [The journey through the Starry Sea is long and challenging.] [The fire of civilization is eternal and unextinguished.] [Respected Captain of the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] Zhulu Warship, welcome to log into the Torch C Robbing Wind Floating Land local area network. We wish you a pleasant online experience.] After the familiar screen, several Torch channels appeared in front of Song Chi. [Robbing Wind Floating Land Communication Channel] [Robbing Wind Floating Land Torch Forum] [Robbing Wind Floating Land Torch Mall] [Torch Network Search Engine] Song Chi quickly glanced through the public communication channel of the Floating Land, then immediately clicked on the search engine. Song Family exclusive channel After entering the keyword and clicking search, Song Chi smoothly entered the channel named [Song Family ExclusiveSenior Communication Channel]. The channel had over a hundred members, with many core Third Rank clansmen among them. In response, Song Chi didnt choose to hide and directly sent the Attribute Chart of the [Gold Source Converter] component into the group chat, and then took the initiative to say: If no one is interested in this component, I might take it to the Chenxing and Stark families! The hastily constructed Torch Network was, after all, not perfect. The high-level members of several fleets in the United Fleet could see each others chat records, so there was nothing to hide. Of course, the focus was that this component was only of Red Quality, at most comparable to Silver Components. It was considered valuable, but still far from a strategic level clan-holding component. Originally, he thought he would probably have to go ask the Chenxing and Stark families, but unexpectedly, the responses in the group chat were faster than he had anticipated. His message had just gone out, and several Clan Elders from the Ancestral Vein quickly emerged. Song Daijiang: @Song Chi, please dont, the family can use this component! Song Dingbang: Chi my boy, the Ancestral Vein is claiming this component, what do you want in exchange? ... Song Chi raised his eyebrow, although somewhat surprised, his response was swift. Same as before, Black Hole Dense Stone, Fifth and Sixth Rank Void Crystals, Fifth and Sixth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts, if not, suitable Silver Components will do. Upon hearing his terms, the group chat lapsed into brief silence. Meanwhile, several Clan Elders from the Ancestral Veins were talking hurriedly. What do you think? Should we take out that batch of Black Hole Dense Stone stored in the Secret Vault of the vein? No, that wont do. Didnt Yan just acquire a piece of Black Hole Armor? He sent a message back not long ago; he also needs these Black Hole Dense Stones. Chapter 840 - 840 439 Ancient God Ancient Demon Ancient ?Chapter 840: Chapter 439: Ancient God, Ancient Demon, Ancient Demon Original Ancient Clan_2 Chapter 840: Chapter 439: Ancient God, Ancient Demon, Ancient Demon Original Ancient Clan_2 But besides Black Hole Dense Stone, is it possible to trade with Void Crystals? This stuff is essential for both the secret realms within our clan and those in the veins! Should we take out that Silver Quality Universal Cooldown Reduction Component? How could we? That component is extremely important to our forefather, all we need... Shut up, were not in an encrypted group chat with the elder. After about several dozen seconds, it was Song Dingbang, from the same Ancestral Vein, who finally spoke up. Lets do it like this, kid Chi, come over here to Heavenly Moon Valley. As soon as these words came out, let alone Song Chis reaction, the expressions of the upper echelons of the various families located far away turned somewhat unsightly: In the territory of the Dusk Family, a Fifth Rank Battleship Captain was sneering. That old man Song Dingbang is really meticulous, always hiding and hoarding. Compared to the sneers from the three families of the Lu, Dusk, and Eagle Houses, the reactions of the Chenxing and Stark families were significantly more intense. What a pity, a Red Quality component for speeding up Metal Law Comprehension, it must have a not insignificant boost to Intermediate Achievement in Metal Law Comprehension Degree, too bad its not from our Stark Family. ... In Heavenly Moon Valley, two warships were docked at the center of Heavenly Moon City. Through the warship communication projection, Song Dingbang quickly said: Kid Chi, you can choose one from these four options. With that, he sent four pieces of information to Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. 1: One strand of Red Upgrade Fire Source + Three strands of Orange Upgrade Fire Source 2: One piece of Silver High-Level Space Law Crystal 3: One piece of Sixth Rank Void Crystal 4: Silver Legend Component [Ancient Demon Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] Song Chis gaze continually moved over these four pieces of information, yet he has not made a decision for quite a while. On the other side, Song Dingbang did not urge him, letting Song Chi decide slowly. Of these four options, Song Chi firstly eliminated the first one, as he currently only lacked a Silver Legend Quality Upgrade Fire Source. However, he found the next three all quite desirable. After some hesitation, the Sixth Rank Void Crystal was also excluded. The [Cultivation Secret Realm] has not yet reached the Sixth Rank for a long time, and the enhancement beyond the Sixth Rank is even more remote. Besides, even if all parts were gathered, it wouldnt be possible to enhance Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to the Seventh Rank given its current Zhulu Warship rank, so there is no need to hurry. Finally, he gave up on the fourth item, the [Ancient Demon Clan Soldier Figurine Tree]. To be honest, Song Chi was very envious of this Silver Quality Soldier Figurine Component. However, one point wasnt quite right. Song Chi knew about the Ancient Demon Clan, which was one of the top Advanced Civilizations in the Starry Sea, named the Ancient Clan. It was divided into Ancient Demon, Ancient Magi, and Ancient God branches, and it was said that their overall strength would not be weaker than Torch Human Civilization. But, the path the Ancient Clan followed was the Law of Power, which did not match the Light and Space Laws that Song Chi was currently comprehending. Comparatively, Song Chi was more optimistic about the [Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree] component. As long as the subsequent Cultivation Secret Realm and [Silver Apple Mother Tree] both Advanced, the Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figures could also be promoted to Red Components. Although it still couldnt compare with Silver Components, after all, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was only a Zhulu Warship at the moment, and Silver Components couldnt be enhanced to the limit, so the difference wasnt too big. Elder, Ill take the High-Level Space Law Crystal! Once the transaction was complete, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did not stay too long in Heavenly Moon Valley. Deep within the clouds of the Vault of Heaven, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong remained quietly suspended. Inside the battleship, Song Chis gaze was firmly fixed on the crystal stone in his hand, which emitted a silver light. It was the recently acquired high-level Space Law Crystal. With this Law Crystal, I should be able to significantly increase my speed of comprehending spatial laws! The choice of this Law Crystal was influenced not only by its inherent value but also by Song Chis personal considerations. Since his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree reached 45.31% before the onset of the frontier wars, a full ten years had gone by, but it had increased by only 0.04%, reaching 45.35%. This was still under the dual blessings of his Double Pupils and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Despite always being psychologically prepared and knowing that as one progresses in the comprehension of a law, the difficulty increases exponentially, this speed was unbearably slow for Song Chi. In contrast, the Law of Light fared much better. Starting from 26.02%, it had now reached 26.62%. Hopefully, this high-level Law Crystal wont disappoint me! Thinking this, Song Chi no longer dwelled on it. Once he returned to the region under the responsibility of the Tenth Direct Vein, he entered the Ruins Market at the first opportunity. Time passed, and two months flew by quickly. During these two months, Song Chi carried out two more deployments into the Alien Star Domain. Unfortunately, his luck was not as good as the first time, and he achieved no significant gains. That day, in the free-hawking area of the Ruins Market, muted sounds were transmitted from within the quietly docked Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chis spirit was entirely absorbed into the Cultivation Secret Realm. In the corner of the Secret Realm, the already incredibly long Cloud Vine began to exhibit a surge of dual attributes of metal and wood energy, while its vine body started to expand further. Is it finally going to advance? Muttering to himself, Song Chis spirit turned towards the center of the Secret Realm. He then massaged his forehead, feeling a headache. Experiencing the ascension anomaly of the [Cloud Vine], the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] was unsurprisingly stimulated. As its branches swayed, the entire Cultivation Secret Realm was engulfed by a sudden tempest, and the ground trembled as if the world was on the verge of destruction. As the sole bonded plant in the Cultivation Secret Realm, the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] had the power to dominate everything within the realm. Fortunately, Song Chi appeared just in time and managed to calm the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] once again with his persuasion. However, this made Song Chi even more determined to strengthen the [Cultivation Secret Realm] to Sixth Rank as soon as possible, because he knew that this situation could not be sustained for long. Only by enhancing the Secret Realm to Sixth Rank and allowing it to continue expanding could he ensure there was enough distance between the two, thereby avoiding conflicts. Fortunately, the outcome was perfect. After devouring the Fifth Rank Cloud Vine Heart, the [Cloud Vine] successfully advanced to Fifth Rank. Its vine body swelled again, and the might of its innate Vine Armor was also elevated to Fifth Rank. Its defensive power far surpassed before, and it could now be bestowed upon multiple recipients. Song Chi deliberately tested it and concluded that even against the full-force strikes of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines wielding Void Spirit Daggers, the Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor could withstand the attacks. Although it showed cracks under the assault of a Sixth Rank Fallen Angel Soldier Statue, it still managed to deflect over eighty percent of the might. In summary, the defensive power of this innate Vine Armor, even at the Fifth Rank level, could be ranked in the upper-middle tier. With this conclusion in mind, Song Chi entered the Divine Country Players Trading Space once again. Looking at the tasks on the mission screen that had been repeatedly accepted, his expression wasnt pleasant. As tasks for collecting Black Hole Dense Stone, Fifth Rank Void Crystals, and Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts had been successively accepted numerous times, perhaps these Fifth Rank level Void Demons and Starry Sky Plants were too powerful for the current Alien Race players. At least for now, he had yet to receive any mission items. Forget it, it seems Ill have to do it myself! With that thought, Song Chi exited the trading space. His gaze shifted, looking towards the quiet void outside the protective array of the Ruins Market. Given the current combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the chances were not small to hunt down a Fifth Rank Void Demon. The reason Song Chi had not taken this step was simply because he did not want to. With his increasing status and identity, his reverence for the dark side of the Void Sea didnt diminish but grew even stronger. In the core databases opened up in his clan in recent years, Song Chi had come across many secret messages, including those about the dark side of the Void Sea and the Void Demons. Among the descriptions of these two, the one that left the deepest impression on Song Chi was this sentence: [Deep within the dark side of the Void Sea lies great terror, not to be entered lightly. Historical records show that the number of Star-Annihilating Starships that have sunk due to delving into the Void Sea is no less than twenty. Even Eighth Rank Torch Ship Captains have many who have completely perished in the depths of the Void Sea!] Chapter 841 - 841 440 Domination Level Void Demon ?Chapter 841: Chapter 440: Domination Level [Void Demon] Chapter 841: Chapter 440: Domination Level [Void Demon] For this reason, Song Chi was not willing to easily step into the outer Void Sea again. Even though the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong now had extremely formidable combat power, unafraid to face a Fifth Rank Void Demon, and also possessed a Domination Level trump card like the Ruins Market Projection Rank, he still felt the same. But right now there was no other way. As the Cloud Vine advanced, the strengthening of the Cultivation Secret Realm to the Sixth Rank was imminent, and there was no time to worry about anything else. Thinking this, Song Chi opened the warships attribute panel to carefully check once again. After confirming that all other features had completed their cooldown except for the Pusuo Time Realm feature, he borrowed a special Light Attribute Strange Object from the outside vein. Although the Quality of this Strange Object was not high, being only at the Purple Level, it had a characteristic of emitting a blinding light continuously. Based on this Feature, it was highly suitable to serve as bait to attract the Void Demon next. Wuuu wuuu! The terrifying Void storm howled, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, while moving forward, encountered an astonishingly large Void storm. It was only because the warships hull was sufficiently sturdy, coupled with substantial space resistance, that no matter to what extent the external storms Might reached, it could not cause any impact on the warships interior. As the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine operated at full power with its formidable thrust, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong swiftly broke free from the gravitational pull of the Void storm and continued to streak towards the distance. Several hours later, after escaping the silent zone of space storms concealed by the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the warships hatch swiftly opened and the brightly glowing Strange Object was then thrown out. Having done all this, Song Chi then controlled the warship to hide in the distance. In this pitch-black Void Sea Dark Side, the light emitted by the Purple Relic was so glaring that it quickly attracted wave after wave of Void Demons. However, these were all just scattered Low Rank Void Demons from the First and Second Rank, and they were easily slaughtered by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. After an unknown amount of time, and after successively hunting five Fourth Rank Void Demons, Song Chi finally awaited the arrival of the first Fifth Rank Void Demon. If it were the past, Song Chi would have controlled the warship to flee at this moment. Now it was different; he had come specifically for it. Without the need to use the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature, under the power of the Void Divine Binding feature, this Fifth Rank Void Demon was firmly bound. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, hiding in the distance, suddenly opened fire and without spending too much effort, successfully killed the Fifth Rank Void Demon. In the following several months, Song Chi repeated this operation. Over more than four months, more than twenty Fifth Rank Void Demons fell to his hands. To this, he became somewhat addicted. It felt incredibly exhilarating because each Fifth Rank Void Demon not only could be refined into a droplet of Fifth Rank Primordial Blood but also yielded one Fifth Rank Void Crystal, equivalent in value to two to three Red Oddities. In other words, in just four short months, he had earned the equivalent of over fifty Red Epic Treasures. Who wouldnt be addicted to such a terrifying speed of earning wealth? The key was that the Void Sea Dark Side had an enormous number of Void Demons, so many that there was no need to worry about the reduction in the number of Fifth Rank Demons. This day, accompanied by a dense horde of Void Demons emerging from far away, Song Chi in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong revealed a familiar smile. Another Fifth Rank Void Demon had appeared. Still following the usual steps, nearly a hundred Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and Fallen Angel Soldier Statues swarmed out. As they charged into the dense Void Demon horde, the slaughter began. This act of slaughtering Low Rank Void Demons, naturally, the Fifth Rank Void Demon lurking behind the scenes would not stand idly by, and soon it actively appeared to personally deal with the two types of Soldier Figurines. Staying concealed outside the battlefield, Song Chi within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had his entire bodys Spectral Energy circulating as the shadows of Double Pupils in his eyes intensified. With the enhancement of the Law of Light, he closely observed the battle situation in front. At a certain moment, the Fifth Rank Void Demon swung its Void Blade fiercely, severing a Sixth Rank Fallen Angel Soldier Statue into two halves. It was at this moment, seizing its most relaxed moment, that Song Chis gaze sharpened and simultaneously activated the Void Divine Binding feature of the Divine Binding Chains component on the warship. Looking towards the distance, that Fifth Rank Void Demon was abruptly hit by the blood-drenched shrinking projectile, and its whole body was tightly bound. Buzz buzz buzz! Intense space fluctuations emerged; the Fifth Rank Void Demon attempted to mobilize its Space Law, which was close to a Major Achievement, in an attempt to Flash Escape from its bonds. However, the result was utterly meaningless. The chains, coated in unknown Divine Blood, restrained even the Space Law. Though the chains loosened considerably, breaking free completely would need several tries, but how could Song Chi afford to give it this chance? The moment the Divine Binding Chains successfully bound the Fifth Rank Void Demon, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong hidden in the shadows revealed its form, and with it, the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits, which was nearly fully charged. Whoosh! The 26th one, quick... Right as the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings roared out, Song Chis train of thought abruptly halted. His bodys hair then suddenly stood on end. Even though the fully stimulated Double Pupils detected no abnormalities, his body inexplicably froze in place. What was even more bizarre, the insubstantial Annihilation Arrows that had already left the Super Main Cannon muzzle, at this moment, also suddenly froze in place, suspended less than ten thousand meters from the warship. Chapter 842 - 842 440 Domination Level Void Demon_2 ?Chapter 842: Chapter 440: Domination Level [Void Demon]_2 Chapter 842: Chapter 440: Domination Level [Void Demon]_2 The next second, though he could only move his eyes, he stared in horror at the image on the holographic screen in front of him. Above the countless Void Demons, a pair of indescribable crimson eyes almost consumed the entire screen of the holographic display. The sheer size of those crimson eyes that appeared out of nowhere was beyond comprehension. Within the depths of the eyes, the nearly tangible Power of Space Laws surged and fluctuated endlessly. *Even just a casual glance from them was enough to instantly slice the rampaging Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and Fallen Angel Soldier Figurines within the lower-rank demon horde into countless fragments with spatial power.* But that wasnt what terrified Song Chi the most. The real horror lay in the fact that, after clearing out the soldier figurines, those crimson eyes suddenly fixed their gaze on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. At the very moment his eyes met those crimson ones, Song Chi felt an intense stabbing pain course through his vision. The shadowy image of his double pupils shifted from solid to illusory deep within his eyes, as if suffering a severe backlash. At the same time, the surrounding void rapidly collapsed, and the collapsing space clashed against the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield. The sharp sizzling noises were accompanied by the somber warning voice of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, chilling everyone to the bone. [Warning: Subjected to high-intensity spatial collapse impact. Warship Energy Shield Shield Value decreased by 54%. Current shield value remaining at 46%.] [Warning: Subjected to high-intensity spatial collapse impact. Energy shield completely overloaded.] ... In the blink of an eye, the golden energy shield, reinforced to LV67, was completely overloaded, and the warship hull began to fracture at high speed. A Dominator, this is definitely a Dominator-level Void Demon... *Song Chi roared internally, but he did not lose his composure. Although the space around him was bound, his thoughts were not suppressed.* As his thoughts spun rapidly, the [Star Sea Ruin Market Rank] within the Ancestral Torch Aperture was activated. The next second, Song Chi sensed the presence of the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens. He wasnt surprised by this. It had already been verified countless times before that the position of this market far surpassed imagination. Even the Spatial Blockade imposed by a Dominator-level Void Demon couldnt obscure the markets existence. Before physically entering the market, however, Song Chi issued one key command to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain through his mind. The command was to activate the [Market Projection Rank]. In the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens, Song Chis figure appeared out of nowhere. Without bothering to check his reactivated physical abilities, he immediately received a projection request from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. ... Deep within the Void Sea, high above the heavily battered hull of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, a vast expanse of purple mist suddenly spread across the skies. Deep within the mist, the ethereal image of the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens was reflected across the desolate Void Sea. Under the shelter of the Power Of Domination emanating from the market projection, the spatial collapse pressure on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was reduced to an absolute minimum. At the same time, all spatial imprisonment and blockade inside the warship were lifted. Taking advantage of this moment, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain swiftly activated the Final Blessing feature. Instantly, the warships armor, hull, and energy shield were restored to their optimal state, as if its earlier ruined appearance had been nothing but an illusion. But that wasnt all. Once Song Chi relinquished full control to the Wisdom Brain, it calculated the most efficient retreat plan in mere moments. Whirring sounds filled the air! The [Void Escape Orb] installed on the warship was activated, and in the next instant, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong traveled a great distance away. Still feeling unsafe, the warship utilized its remaining one-time Flash Escape opportunity. After two consecutive flash escapes, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was so far removed that the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens was no longer visible. Just when they thought they had reached a relatively safe location, Song Chis spiritual vision, embedded within his ethereal body, shiftedand then he saw it. Those same crimson eyes still loomed near the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, staring coldly without a shred of emotion. Upon this realization, a figure appeared within the projection where the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had once been. With a wave of his arm, Song Chi summoned an infinite torrent of purple mist, which coalesced into a massive, intangible hand that struck forcefully at the crimson eyes. The entity, however, seemed entirely unconcerned with the market projection. Even while confronting Song Chi, it maintained its relentless pursuit of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, further igniting his rage. The ominous purple hand, although intimidating in aura, was evidently insufficient against such an extraordinary Dominator-level Void Demon. While warding off the attack with a great force of perfected Space Laws, the entity simultaneously reached across dimensions to strike at the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Within the warship, the familiar warning tones of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain echoed once again. Understanding this, Song Chi realized he couldnt afford a prolonged battle. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong remained under his watch and needed his presence to retrieve it personally. Resolving himself, Song Chi channeled an immense fusion of Space and Light Laws. In no time, a roaring Law Dragon Whale, formed from the convergence of the two laws, launched itself at the crimson eyes of the Dominator-level Void Demon. *Without regarding the outcome, Song Chi decisively recalled all the Power Of Domination, bringing this projection to an abrupt end.* Then, with a flicker of his figure, he vanished from the market. Outside, within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Using a spatial anchor point, Song Chi exited the market and reappeared within the warship. However, the condition of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was far from reassuring. [Warning: External high-intensity spatial collapse forces have fully overloaded the warship energy shield. Please repair immediately!] *Despite his best efforts to act swiftly, the power of a perfected Space Law wielded by a Dominator Creature proved utterly overwhelming. Observing the rapid disintegration of the warships Black Hole Evolution Layer exterior, Song Chis thoughts raced feverishly.* In this scenario, attempting to recall the warship while simultaneously retreating into the market was clearly impossible. The external compressive forces resulting from large-scale spatial collapse were catastrophically destructive. Song Chi was convinced that even a moment of exposure would crush his physical body into pulp. *The urgency in his heart became impossible to suppress.* At this moment, he couldnt see a way to retrieve the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong while ensuring his own safety. As for the Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor, it wouldnt last a second against a Dominator-level Void Demon. Damn it, do I really have no choice but to abandon the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong? *Clenching his fists tightly, Song Chis gaze grew exceedingly grim.* In his hesitation, the Black Hole Evolution Layer armor attached to the hull completely disintegrated, leaving the [Neutron Star Core Armor] to face the extreme pressure of spatial collapse directly. Realizing he had no time left, Song Chis gaze sharpened. Ill have to gamble on this. If I abandon the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong now and cultivate a new warship later, it wont be much different from dying here and now. With this thought, his eyes shifted toward the highest-quality component currently installed on the warship. The Black Ultimate-quality [Black Hole Evolution Layer]. More specifically, his focus was on the Black Hole Domain feature of this component. After obtaining this component, Song Chi had previously tested it on his own. The Black Hole Domain feature indeed possessed an effect akin to absolute invincibility. Yet, the reason for his prolonged hesitation up until this critical moment was straightforward. The Starry Sea was vast, encompassing an uncountable array of Strange Objects and warship components. Among these, features like Absolute Defense, Absolute Binding, and Absolutely Invincible were not unique. However, despite their grandiose names, these so-called absolute effects were relative in nature. They were only effective against attacks from entities of the same rank or lower or, at best, those one rank higher. Under such restrictions, if the attacker surpassed the specific limit, the so-called absolute defense or invincibility effects would fail to activate, resulting in certain death. Because of this, Song Chi had been reluctant to make a decision for so long. *Although he had now resolved himself, it would be a lie to say he wasnt afraid. Before activating the Black Hole Domain feature, Song Chi preemptively enveloped himself in a Plasma Shield, as well as the Vine Armor derived from the Fifth-Rank Cloud Vines talent.* That wasnt all. Finally, Song Chi climbed into the Fifth-Rank Heavenly Star Power Armor, which had already been actively compressed to a height of ten meters. Despite completing all these preparations, there was no sense of relief within him. *After all, the enemy was a Dominator-level Void Demon.* Chapter 843 - 843 441 Dominate 300000 Light-Years ?Chapter 843: Chapter 441: Dominate 300,000 Light-Years Chapter 843: Chapter 441: Dominate 300,000 Light-Years Hisss The sound of the warships airtight hatch opening resounded, and in the next second, the high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor, ten meters tall, burst out of the hatch with the powerful thrust provided by its thrusters. Inside the cockpit of the power armor, Song Chi and the Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe member, with whom he had a master-servant contract, were tightly squeezed together. The cockpit was originally designed specifically for the Heavenly Star Tribe, so his forced entry naturally took up unnecessary space. If this were on the battlefield, such a situation would undoubtedly greatly affect the combat performance of the Heavenly Star Power Armor, but Song Chi didnt care. His only purpose this time was to add a layer of defense to himself with this Fifth Rank Level high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor, not requiring it to engage in external combat. Moreover, taking advantage of the rapid dash of the power armor toward the exterior of the warship, Song Chi also activated the [Ruins Market Guest Token] already in his hand. In the next second, his entire aura surged, temporarily reaching the level of a Fifth Rank Life under the effect of Ruins Market Law Enhancement. All of the above were the preparations Song Chi had made for himself; beyond these, only the last element remained, the core of Song Chis this attempt. Black Hole Domain! Just before the high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor was about to dash out of the warships hatch, the Black Hole Domain feature of the [Black Hole Evolution Layer]the black componentwas activated. Buzz! It was as though a stone had been thrown into a calm lake, a special kind of energy derived from black holes began to generate from the center of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, creating ripples that continuously spread outward in the surrounding endlessly collapsing Void Sea Space. This special black hole energys residual force was not strong, possibly because the surrounding space collapse, stimulated by the perfection of Space Laws Might, was too powerful. Relatively speaking, Song Chi believed that todays [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component was of too low an enhancement rank, being just newly advanced to Fifth Rank. In any case, the final diameter covered by the Black Hole Domain was merely ten thousand meters, which was limited compared to the tens, hundreds times bigger range of space collapse around it. However, this seemingly insignificant small circular range managed to completely isolate the space collapse from the outside world; inside the domain, there was not the slightest effect. Feeling this change, Song Chi, who had just rushed out of the warship with the Heavenly Star Power Armor, finally put down his guarded heart. I knew it, the Absolutely Invincible feature of the Black Supreme Parts is never false! While thinking, his spirit was not relaxed; while the Absolutely Invincible state of the Black Hole Domain had withstood the test, Song Chi constantly reminded himself that the outside entity was a Dominion Level Void Demon, and it wasnt absolutely safe until he returned to the Ruins Market. Behind him, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong rapidly shrank, finally transforming into a mini version and streamed straight into the half-opened control hatch at the back of the Heavenly Star Power Armors head. At the same time, Spectral Energy surged in the Ancestral Torch, activating the [Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank] with the fastest speed for the second time. Although the Black Hole Domain ensured the invincible state for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and its owner, one could clearly see that under the continuous erosion by the space collapse force outside, the already small range of the domain was being rapidly compressed. According to Song Chis estimate, the duration that the Black Hole Domain could sustain was probably just slightly over a second. Thinking of this, even though reluctant, Song Chi had to make the tough decision to abandon the high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor. If, according to his plan, the Black Hole Domain failed to activate, he would have tried using the Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Power Armor as a buffer to buy him time to retrieve the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and enter the Ruins Market. And if the Black Hole Domain could be activated, he would try to retrieve the Heavenly Star Power Armor before the end of the Absolutely Invincible state, then proceed to enter the Ruins Market. Considering the circumstances now, this plan was obviously not feasible; though the Black Hole Domain was activated, its duration was too short to support his retrieval of the high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor. Song Chi was not a man to dawdle; he always valued his life above all else. The Fifth Rank Level high-level Heavenly Star Power Armor was incredibly valuable, but compared to his life, what was it worth? Without any hesitation, as soon as the [Starry Sea Ruin Market Rank] was activated and he felt the Ruins Markets pull, he let this force bring him back to Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Ruins Market, free stall area. As Song Chis figure appeared out of thin air, a trace of relief flashed across his face. Just as his own body disappeared from the Heavenly Star Power Armor, the power armor was immediately subjected to a terrifying attack. Through the Ethereal Body left in the control room of the power armor, Song Chi witnessed the last shocking scenepower armor, with strong Fifth Rank defense capability, was torn apart into scraps without any forewarning. That is to say, in the face of the space collapse force, a Fifth Rank entity had absolutely no power to resist. Thinking that if he had been even a step slower, hed probably no longer exist now, Song Chi struggled to calm himself. After a long silence, Song Chi turned around, shaking his head: After decades, venturing deep into the Void Sea again, I ironically encountered a Dominion Level Void Demon; this luck is truly incredible!!! Helpless at this time, Song Chi controlled the Power of Domination cautiously around the Ruins Market, guarding against the Dominion Void Demon showing up, while part of his mind began to recall previous events. Dominion Level Void Demons, also known as Void Grand Dukes, are irreplaceable sovereign entities of the Void Sea; furthermore, being ascended to the dominator rank through the Space Law, each Void Grand Duke is nearly capable of taking on two ordinary dominators of the same rank. Chapter 844 - 844 441 Horizontal Push 300000 Light-Years_2 ?Chapter 844: Chapter 441: Horizontal Push 300000 Light-Years_2 Chapter 844: Chapter 441: Horizontal Push 300000 Light-Years_2 The situation ahead was urgent, and there was no time to think about these things, but now thinking about it, I understood the behavior of completely ignoring the Ruin Market Projection before. The Ruin Market Projection itself could only be considered as barely stepping into the threshold of Dominator Combat Power, and its combat power was the weakest of the lot. How could it possibly be taken seriously by a Void Grand Duke? Thinking of this, Song Chi quickly turned his attention to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. This encounter exposed a significant flaw in the warship; although with the help of Spatial Anchor Points, it could freely shuttle between the Ruin Market and the warship, in an emergency situation, how to retract the warship was a difficult problem. Not wanting to give up the warship, he must then recall it to the Ancestral Torch, and once the warship is retracted to the Ancestral Torch, he himself inevitably has to be exposed outside, creating an unavoidable conflict. Regarding this point, Song Chi only thought of one solution. Ultra-long-range recall of the warship across the Starry Sea If the Ruin Market itself could equip an ultra-long-range recall component for the warship, it could perfectly solve this problem. However, the problem lies in the fact that although Strange Objects such as [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong are not rare, the critical point is trying to recall across the boundless Starry Sea, the requirements for component quality must be extremely strict. Let alone a Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet of Red Quality, Song Chi estimated that even Silver Legend Quality recall components might not be sufficient, at least Golden Sanctuary Components are required to meet this requirement. Thinking of this, he instantly lost the motivation to continue; golden-quality recycling components could be followed up with high-price purchase messages issued to the family, Shaking Light Star Tower, Shen Youran, including the Ruin Market here. But realistically acquiring such Strange Objects shortly is out of the question. Regaining his composure, Song Chi waved his hand and took out a Storage Capsule, which contained a large amount of Void Crystals. More than six figures of Third Rank and below Void Crystals, 380 Fourth Rank Void Crystals, 25 Fifth Rank Void Crystals. 25 pieces, the number is still a bit short, but over the past few months, there, as well as Wang Zhen, seem to have each received a few pieces, should be enough, if not... Mumbling to himself, Song Chis gaze then shifted to the cabin behind him. Among the host of Enslaved Species, two new figures stood out, precisely the two Fifth Rank Void Demons newly enslaved over these four months. Previously, a Fourth Rank Void Demon was killed by a Fifth Rank Void Demon during the hunting process, and Song Chi didnt even get a chance to save it, so he then re-enslaved two Fifth Rank Void Demons. Void Demons, who have a strong mastery in Space Law, can still be very useful at times. However, if the Fifth Rank Void Crystals really arent enough, then Song Chi could only resort to using these two in the meantime. Fortunately, it didnt come to that; Wang Zhen and respected elders, including several clan elders from the family, each provided him with a few pieces, just enough to enhance [Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm] to the Sixth Rank. Having obtained all Fifth Rank Void Crystals, Song Chi immediately initiated the enhancement. After several enhancements, [Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm], this Silver Component, successfully reached lv60. The improvement of component attributes was secondary; the main point was that the Cultivation Secret Realm itself had greatly expanded, not only solving the hostile issue between [Silver Apple Mother Tree] and [Cloud Vine] but also eliciting a significant response from [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. Song Chi knew, that was [Silver Apple Mother Tree] expressing its desire to devour a peer Starry Sky Plant Heart to advance to the Sixth Rank as soon as possible. But currently not having one on hand, Song Chi could only carefully appease it until [Silver Apple Mother Tree] settled down before he exited the Cultivation Secret Realm. After that, he stayed in the Ruin Market for two more days, until he was sure that the Void Demon Grand Duke had not discovered the existence of Zhu Tian Ruin Market. ... Robbing Wind Floating Land, Torch Network. A special channel joined by the elders of various families in the United Fleet. Hardy Stark: The headquarters of the Eastern Fleet has sent new orders, telling us to finish cleaning up the Robbing Wind Star Domain within the next month and continue moving northward. What do you all think? Angel Chenxing: The Robbing Wind Floating Land has almost been cleaned up; its indeed time to push forward. However, do we know the movements of the other kingdoms fleets? If we all advance together, theres no problem, but if the Eastern Fleet goes on its own, I think its better to wait. Lu Beili: Right, dont shoot the lead bird. Lets keep it safe and wait another two months, and then set out. That way, the Eastern Command cant complain! Hardy Stark: Then its settled! ... Time passed quickly, and two months almost blinked by. As decided by the elders, once the two months were up, aside from one garrison fleet left at the Robbing Wind Floating Land, over ten million warships of the United Fleet, with the support of intermediate distance Star Gates, moved forward towards the north. The concerns of the high-ranking officials did not arise; the three fleets of the Yaohan Kingdom continued to advance simultaneously, without splitting into separate actions. This most rational method of progression continued almost throughout the next thirty years. In these thirty years, the three fleets of the Kingdom continued to advance. With resources and support fleets arriving on time, they pushed almost 300,000 light-years northward, adding to the initial 100,000 light-years, almost occupying half of the Robber Star Races territories. Under these circumstances, all members of the three fleets gained a massive amount of resources. There were a few accidents; the most critical one happened seventeen years ago when the Robber Star Race gathered most of their elite combat power and launched a blitzkrieg on the central fleet of the Kingdom, which was personally led by the Liu Family Royal Fleet. Two Seventh Rank Robber Star Races, holding three Golden Oddities, with over a hundred Sixth Rank Robber Star Races, used a Gold Quality group teleport component to bypass the Liu Familys temporary no-fly zone and teleported directly into the heart of the fleets base. This sudden blitz caused significant chaos within the Liu Family fleet headquarters but was timely countered by the Star-Annihilating Starship Captains stationed on the eastern and western fronts using fixed-point teleport components, forcing the attackers to retreat. Nevertheless, the Liu Familys main fleet still suffered considerable losses. According to secret reports, just the Sixth Rank Zhulu Warships alone, five were sunk, most by the Dominator Level Robber Star Races using the power of the Death Robber Star. Of course, the reason this is referred to as an interlude is that such a level of casualties couldnt alter the overall direction of the war. The attitude of the three Star-Annihilating Captains of the Yaohan Kingdom remained incredibly firm, even speeding up the subsequent advancements. According to statistics released by the Yaohan Kingdom, in these thirty years, the Kingdoms fleet had captured over three thousand Fourth Level and higher Starry Sea Floating Lands, more than four hundred Fifth Level Floating Lands, and not less than a hundred Sixth Level Floating Lands. Take for instance Hardy Stark and the Chenxing Principality United Fleet; in these thirty years, they also closely followed the Eastern Fleet, clearing six Star Domains, including one Sixth Level life-type Floating Land, three Sixth Level resource-type Floating Lands, seven Fifth Level life-type Floating Lands, and 23 Fifth Level resource-type Floating Lands, with even more at the Fourth Level. Such achievements, even without the ability to mine the mineral resources on the Floating Lands, brought unimaginable gains. As for the other families, Song Chi didnt know, but just his own family, several Clan Elders explicitly stated that this harvest had nearly doubled the familys accumulated foundations. Its known that the family foundations mentioned here represent all the wealth accumulated by the Song Family over nearly three thousand years, which itself is an incredibly large amount. To double this amount is certainly staggering. If theres one shortfall, it might be that they did not obtain any items or strange objects that could serve as a trump card for the family. Chapter 845 - 845 442 The Harvest of 30 Years ?Chapter 845: Chapter 442: The Harvest of 30 Years Chapter 845: Chapter 442: The Harvest of 30 Years For the huge benefits his family had captured, Song Chi was naturally happy for the entire family; such opportunities to solidify their foundation were rare. This meant that once the frontier wars were over, all the family needed to do was to comfortably digest their gains for a few decades to a century, and the familys power would undoubtedly leap forward, laying a solid foundation for the Song Familys future elevation. Compared to the entire Song Family, Song Chis personal gains were also considerable. Over thirty years, he acquired two more Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts, and some Black Hole Dense Stone as well, though still unable to directly enhance the Black Hole Evolution Layer component to Sixth Rank, it still offered hope. Additionally, it was the Floating Land Origins; without mentioning those of Fifth Rank and below, over these thirty years, he had gathered nearly two hundred strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. With these Floating Land Origins, the Level 67 Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield was enhanced to the warships limit of Level 69, as were the Neutron Star Core Armor component and the Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform, a super main cannon. These three components reaching Level 69 together greatly increased the combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The biggest part was, of course, the Starry Sea Oddities that could not be converted into ship components. Wang Zhen, Song Chi himself, Shen Youran and Shen Qing along with several family elders had all collected for him with great effort. Combined with the fact that many high-rank Floating Lands were occupied and a large amount of Starry Sea Oddities continued to be sold in the market, supported by a vast amount of purchasing funds in his hand, you can imagine the scenarios of collecting Oddities until his hands grew weary. After tallying everything, Song Chi had amassed over six figures of Starry Sea Oddities in these thirty years, though ninety percent were White and Blue Oddities, the Purple Oddities still exceeded ten thousand, almost a thousand Orange Oddities, and over a hundred Red Epic Oddities. Most importantly, he had also obtained four Silver Oddities, and one Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. The four Silver Oddities need no further discussion; though they too were placed in the Oddity Exchange Shop and player exchange spaces, more often they served just for show, and most likely would end up being used to charge the Ruins Market Projection Rank. The first Silver Oddity that Wang Zhen purchased had already been used by Song Chi to charge a Ruins Market Projection Rank that had been consumed in the depths of the Void Sea. As for that last Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, Song Chi was not yet sure how to deal with it. [Oddity: Di Man Race Blood Puppet] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: No] [Note: The corpse of a dominant Barbarian God from the Di Man Race, which remained undecayed for tens of thousands of years and was eventually nurtured by a special Starry Sea energy into a somewhat special Golden Oddity.] When Song Chi first saw this oddity years ago, his first thought was of Zhou Pings Primordial Continent behind him. Corpse puppeta term that is not uncommon in past lifes Xianxia novels and, logically, many demonic sects on the Primordial Continent could make use of it. But that was the problem; the backing Zhou Ping had been the Luofu Sword Sect, not any demonic sect, and over the years, there had not been any expression of interest in purchasing. Moreover, Song Chi was now fairly certain that Zhou Pings Primordial Continent was likely just a Sixth Level Floating Land, and getting them to offer an equivalent Golden Sanctuary Oddity was truly no small feat. Thats why Song Chi said he didnt know how to handle this Oddity. For the time being, it could only remain as a centerpiece in the Oddity Exchange Shop. He could only wait and see if in the future he might encounter a Starry Sea Alien Race interested and also having the capital to exchange for it. If all else fails, he might have to entrust the family to handle it. ... Heavenly Disk Galaxy, Robber Star Star Domain. As the core domain of the Robber Star Civilization, stretching over one hundred thousand light-years, it had been one of the few rich Star Domains in the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy for countless millennia. This Star Domain not only included one Seventh Level, seven Sixth Level, and over fifty Fifth Level life-form type Starry Sea Floating Lands, but even more resource-type Floating Lands. With such abundant resources and a superior strategic position, this Robber Star Domain had given birth to countless high-rank Robber Stars, including the two Seventh Rank Dominators of the Robber Star Race that currently stemmed from this domain. However, this formerly enviable and coveted rich Star Domain was now in ruin, a continent destroyed in the wars between both parties had turned into countless Floating Land Fragments, covering over half of the entire Star Domain. Robber Star Floating Land, a Seventh Level Floating Land around the outer perimeter of Sixth Level defensive Floating Lands, had now become a stationing point for the Eastern Fleet of the Yaohan Kingdom. Floating Land Firmament, a Torch fleet was continuously patrolling the designated area. Leading this patrolling fleet were two Zhulu Warships, identifiable by the Dragon Whale insignias engraved on the side of the warships, confirming that both belonged to the Dinghai Song Family. Communication channel between the two Zhulu Warships: Ive received an invitation to a private transaction meeting; what do you say, care to check it out after the patrol duty ends? Listening to Song Yans words, Song Chi hesitated for a moment and did not rush to reply, but asked instead: Whats to say, whos organizing it? What are the specific time and location? The two Zhulu Warships were none other than the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the Heaven-Shielding Profound Armor, which had just rotated to Song Family duty, so Song Chi and Song Yan from the family lineage, or rather the previous generation lineage, had received orders from the familys elder ancestors to personally carry out the patrol duty. The Robber Star Floating Land, thousands of light years away from the Robber Star Floating Land, was a critical moment in the frontier wars, and no one would afford any carelessness. Song Yan seemed very familiar with that private transaction meeting, and quickly said: Im not too clear about the organizer, but it seems its someone from the upper level of the Heavenly King Manors younger generation. As for participants, nearly all Zhulu Warship Captains who have made some name in recent years from the Eastern Fleet have received invitations. I reckon there will be quite a few attendees, the meeting place is inside Robber Sea City, and the time is tomorrow noon. Hearing this, Song Chi did not dwell further but nodded and said: Alright, lets go take a look tomorrow! Since it was organized by the strongest force in the Eastern Fleet, the trading event should be of a high caliber, and he was somewhat interested. Perhaps items like Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts and Black Hole Dense Stones would appear. After all, at this stage of the Great Development War, who didnt have some good items on hand? The next day, Song Chi and Song Yan met up punctually and then went to the city of Robber Sea together. Like the Robber Wind City where the Robber Wind Palace was located, Robber Sea City was also originally the largest city on the Robber Sea Floating Land, only now it has been turned into a place for Torch Ship Captains of the Eastern Fleet to interact and trade. Central Avenue, building number 12 in Robber Sea City. After confirming the location on the invitation, Song Chi and his companion entered the building where the private trade event was being held. The two of them arrived somewhat late; dozens of people had already gathered in the lobby of the building before them. This number was not large, given that there were definitely thousands of Fourth Rank Torch Captains gathered on the entire Robber Sea Floating Land. Compared to this base number, a few dozen people was really not many. However, Song Chis gaze was somewhat different from before. Under his deliberate concealment, the shadow of his Double Pupils did not surface, but he still captured quite a bit of specific information about the Fourth Rank Torch Captains in the hall. If he wasnt mistaken, the dozens of Zhulu Warship Captains present all had a Comprehension Degree of the Power of Laws flowing within them that starkly surpassed 25%. This implied that these individuals were most likely experienced Zhulu Warship Captains or prodigies who had comprehended the laws at Third Ranknot your ordinary Zhulu Warship Captains. The reason was simple, to raise ones Law Comprehension to over 25%, if not comprehended at the Third Rank, it would typically take at least several hundred years. Since they had all been promoted to Fourth Rank for hundreds of years, having their Torch Seeds upgraded to Orange Quality and possessing basic components up to the Fifth Level with at least three special components of the Fifth Level was not difficult. Realizing this raised Song Chis expectations further. The higher the strength of the participants in the trade event, the greater the likelihood that good items would appear later; likewise, the probability of encountering the items he currently needed would also increase. Thinking this, Song Chi withdrew his gaze and also pulled back his Power of Double Pupils. Although he had been as discreet as possible, who knew if there were any Torch Captains present with abilities that could counter special pupil techniques? Better to keep a low profile. Just as he was about to find a corner to sit down with Song Yan, a calling voice came from ahead. Over here!! Looking up, he saw that the one calling him was none other than Ansewei. At this moment, she was sitting with several women whose faces were equally delicate, smiling and waving at him from a distance. Hesitating for a moment, Song Chi still approached with Song Yan. He had a decent relationship with Ansewei; he had even helped her when she embarked on her Warship Fourth Rank Advancement Quest. Ansewei, what are you doing here? Although he knew it was a pointless question, Song Chi still instinctively blurted it out. Ansewei didnt mind and changed the subject: What about you? Why didnt you bring your wife along? Previously at his grand wedding with Shen Youran, she had also attended, so she directly asked about this matter. Youran is at the Duchys Western Fleet; shes a bit worried about her family... After chatting briefly, both sides began introducing their friends who were present. The women with Ansewei, who also had strong presences, except for one who was her cousin, were apparently all noblewomen from Yaohan Kingdom. Although they also hailed from Sixth Rank clans, Song Chi saw a fleeting contempt in their eyes; it was clear that being from a Duchy, both he and Song Yan elicited a kind of instinctual sense of superiority from them. Song Chi and Song Yan glanced at each other but didnt say much. Seemingly noticing the subtle attitudes of the women around her, Ansewei frowned a bit, ignoring their reactions and left her cousin to entertain them as she led Song Chi and Song Yan towards a private room. Its just the arrogance fostered by their upbringing, dont mind them! Song Chi gently shook his head, indicating that he didnt care, and then asked: Where are we going? My brother and some others are also here. Youve been acquiring Black Hole Dense Stones right? My brothers friend has some; you can try to trade with him! Realizing this, Song Chi understood that Anseweis brother could only be Seyn Chenxing, the former Third Highness of the Duchy. He was promoted to Fourth Rank before Ansewei and during the previous joint operations of the United Fleet, Song Chi had seen him several times; his Flagships Combat Power was not weak. Led by Ansewei, Song Chi and Song Yan quickly entered a private room on the side. There were only two people in the room, besides Seyn Chenxing there was a tall and thin man, likely the captain with Black Hole Dense Stones that Ansewei mentioned. Chapter 846 - 846 443 Surprise - Universal Cooldown ?Chapter 846: Chapter 443: Surprise C Universal Cooldown Reduction Component [Time Chess] Chapter 846: Chapter 443: Surprise C Universal Cooldown Reduction Component [Time Chess] After exchanging greetings, Song Chi also learned some information about this person from Seyn Chenxings introduction. The tall and thin captain was named Porter Howell, born into the Howell Family Clan of the Godwind Floating Land. However, he wasnt from the main lineage of the Howell Family, either past or present. Instead, he came from a side branch, originally not well-known but has become prominent as a Zhulu Warship Captain within the last thirty years. The group chatted casually with smiles on their faces. Yet, at the bottom of his heart, Song Chi was guessing the relationship between the two. Coincidence? Or is it that the Howell Family of the Godwind Floating Land was supported by the Chenxing Imperial Family? The Lu Family supports the Godwind Li Clan, and the Chenxing Imperial Family supports the Howell Family Clan, seems plausible. ... Brother Song Chi, I heard from my sister that youve been acquiring Black Hole Dense Stones? Seyn Chenxings sudden inquiry pulled Song Chis thoughts back, who then gently nodded. Yes, a special component requires it. Seeing him nod, Seyn Chenxing clapped his hands and said with a smile: What a coincidence, Porter just happens to have a batch, I think you two can talk. Upon hearing this, a look of surprise appeared in Porter Howells eyes, clearly unexpected. Song Chi nodded towards Seyn Chenxing, his eyes carrying a sense of gratitude. The other party was smoothly lending him a hand, saving him from having to awkwardly bring it up later. Brother Porter, what do you think? If you have the intention to sell, we can negotiate the price, it definitely wont be lower than the market price. On the other side, Porter Howell waved his hand. Your Highness Song Qi, no need to be polite. The normal market price is fine; these stones were just something I acquired recently on a Fifth Level Floating Land, not in large quantities. Saying this, he casually took out several hundred dark black stones, which were the Black Hole Dense Stones. Although Song Chi had already withdrawn from the familys Fifth Rank positions at the beginning of the year, this title given by Porter Howell was not misplaced as it hadnt been publicly announced yet. As for the fact that the other party agreed so readily and only asked for the market price, Song Chi could roughly guess some reasons. This development war had progressed to this point, most Torch Ship Captains generally werent lacking resources, especially for someone like Porter Howell who had made quite a name for himself; thus, using a small number of Black Hole Dense Stones to gain a favor from a future definite authority figure of the Song Family clearly made more sense. Song Chi wouldnt refuse, and with this batch of Black Hole Dense Stones, the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component could be enhanced up to the Sixth Rank, marking a qualitative change for a Black Supreme Component. After completing the transaction, without much further chat, silence suddenly fell outside the private room, and upon exiting, they learned that the very person who organized this private trade meet had appeared. After a brief introduction from Ansewei at his side, Song Chi learned that the unremarkable-looking man in the middle of the large hall was the main organizer of this trade meeting. This man was named Xiao Yuan, a direct descendant ofAppraisal from the Dongli Xiao Family. Although not from the legitimate succession sequence of this generations Dongli Heavenly King Manor, it was said that he had the backing of a Dreadnought Captain, hence why people participating in the trade meeting were quite respectful. Friends, I wont say much. Since everyone is here, I wont delay further. Lets get straight to the main topic. Saying this, Xiao Yuan clapped lightly, and dozens of maidens bearing various teas and pastries filed in. Simultaneously, a platform slowly rose in the center of the hall, causing a slight tremor. Stepping onto the platform, Xiao Yuan continued: As this is a trade meeting, lets start with me! With a flash of light, several items suddenly appeared in his hands. Red Enslavement Component [Heavenly Beast Seal], Red Water Attribute Intermediate Law Crystal, two drops of Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe Primordial Blood, looking for priority exchange for Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin or higher, high-quality concealment components, the floor is open for bids! As he put his items up for trade and stated his preferred trading conditions, soon, nearly a hundred Torch Ship Captains among those present began to speak. I have an Orange Quality concealment component [Shadow Badge], and can add an equivalent amount of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, can this exchange for that [Heavenly Beast Seal]? Intermediate Metal Attribute Law Crystal, in exchange for the Water Attribute Law Crystal, would that work? ... Song Chi did not speak up, as none of these items were of use to him, rather it was Song Yan at his side constantly bidding, trying to acquire the [Heavenly Beast Seal]. Eventually, Song Yan successfully traded for the [Heavenly Beast Seal] with 50 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. After all items Xiao Yuan had brought were traded, it wasnt long before another person took to the platform. This person, also a Fourth Rank in strength, came from a Fourth Rank family of the Kingdom; luck seemed on his side as he directly produced six items this time. One Red Energy Shield One Orange Main Cannon One Orange Heavenly Star Tribe Soldier Figurine Tree Component Three Fourth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe Primordial Blood The attendees offering bids this time were notably fewer, most of them aiming for the Red Energy Shield. Nonetheless, all items were eventually traded. As such, one by one, Zhulu Warship Captains took the stage, each bringing out several valuable items, and the atmosphere in the hall gradually became lively. Song Yan, Ansewei, and others at Song Chis side more or less traded for one or two suitable items, yet Song Chi had yet to encounter the few things he needed. As time passed and most of the Torch Ship Captains had taken their turn, just as Song Chi thought he might return empty-handed, a woman with an attractive figure stepped onto the platform. She only brought out three items, yet it stirred all the captains present in the hall. Chapter 847 - 847 443 Surprise - Universal Cooldown ?Chapter 847: Chapter 443: Surprise C Universal Cooldown Reduction Component [Time Chess]_2 Chapter 847: Chapter 443: Surprise C Universal Cooldown Reduction Component [Time Chess]_2 Only because the three items he brought out included a Silver Oddity, a Silver Oddity that could be converted into a shipborne component. [Marvel: Ages Chess Piece] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Time Chess}] [Note: One of the pieces from an entire chessboard, this Starry Sea Oddity was formed under the nourishment of nearly substantialized Power of Time.] ... Time Chess lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Reduces the cooldown time of all warship components by 15% Feature 2: Time Resistance +800 Feature 3: Time Chess Piece (Sealed away when detached from the chessboard) Feature 4: Time Chess Game (Sealed away when detached from the chessboard) Consumption: 30/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When the equipped warship is attacked by external time attribute forces, its Might is autonomously reduced by 5%. Upgrade Requirement: 30 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 3000 Spectral Energy Points, one drop of Time Marrow Fluid After a brief moment of astonishment, the great hall quickly buzzed again, and the fervor in the eyes of the majority of the Torch Ship Captains was extinguished. From the attributes of the marvel, it is not difficult to see that although the so-called Time Chess component is named a Silver Component, it is in reality unworthy of its name; with only two features, it cannot be considered a normal Silver Component. Even though nearly everyone could see that the entire Time Chess Board described in the attributes is extraordinary, with just one piece being a Silver Oddity, it must be at least Gold Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity or even higher. But what of it? Given the current reach of Torch Human Civilization, no boundary of the Shattered Starry Sea has been discovered yet, finding a chessboard in this vast and boundless Starry Sea is like a fools dream. Although Song Chi was fully aware of this, a strong interest still sparked in his eyes. Not only because the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was currently lacking a high-quality coolant component but also because he now had plenty of the resource known as Time Marrow Fluid in hand. After using the Seventh Rank [Silver Apple], provided by Shen Youran, to evolve his Cultivation Secret Realm to Silver Quality, he gained Time Marrow Fluid as a special Secret Realm resource. Although the generation of this resource is extremely slow, only one drop every 10,000 years, he has the Secret Realm Accelerator feature after all. He has now accumulated dozens of drops of Time Marrow Fluid, and as long as he gets his hands on this [Time Chess] component, he can immediately strengthen it. Although it cannot be enhanced to the Fifth or Sixth Rank, making it initially effective is enough. With the many high-quality components currently loaded on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, such a component is indeed much needed. Of course, the most important reason is that the asking price from the other party was not high. The female Ship Captain also knew that her component could not be compared to a normal Silver Component, so she only wanted to trade it for a Red Upgrade Fire Source, a price Song Chi could accept. Although an Upgrade Fire Source is said to be worth as much as a component of one higher Rank, it is actually only at the top of components of the same rank, and its value is still much less than that of a Silver Component. However, although he was very interested, Song Chi didnt have a Red Upgrade Fire Source at hand; he tried bidding several times with Fifth Rank [Moon Spring], 200 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, and so on, but he was repeatedly refused. Fortunately, in the end, the [Time Chess] component was not traded away, which relieved him. After the trade meeting, he could take the initiative to talk to her, and if that didnt work, leave a contact for trade, and it wouldnt be too late to exchange it after he got a new Red Upgrade Fire Source from the Fire Elemental Life. After the female Torch Ship Captain stepped down, the next person who took the stage gave Song Chi another pleasant surprise. She put forth a Fifth Rank [Ancient Tree of Life] heart. As one kind of Starry Sky Plant, the Ancient Tree of Life heart obviously also meets the absorption criteria of the [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. In the end, Song Chi successfully got the Ancient Tree of Life heart with three Fifth Rank [Silver Apple] and an additional 50 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin. With this, he now had two Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant hearts in hand. Just one more, and he could officially push for the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] to hit Sixth Rank. ... After Song Yan stepped down, it was finally Song Chis turn. Under the gaze of many eyes, Song Chi walked onto the central high platform. His reputation was substantial within the Chenxing Principality, but most people present were Kingdom Warship Captains, and thus, there wasnt much of a reaction to Song Chis arrival on stage. However, the items that Song Chi then brought forth nearly astonished all the Torch Ship Captains in the grand hall. Red Energy Shield Red Super Main Cannon Red Main Cannon Red Sky Patrol Radar Red Shipborne Engine He almost brought out a complete set of Red Epic components, additionally including five Fifth Rank [Silver Apples], and ten each of space and light attribute [Law Fruits]. Such a grand gesture naturally shook nearly a hundred people at the trade meeting. In response to this, Song Chi remained calm. Over the past thirty years, not only had the outside world been buying up various Strange Objects that couldnt be converted into shipborne components, but the Ruins Market and Divine Country Player Trading Space had been doing the same. These five Red shipborne components had all been acquired in this way. Originally, Song Chi planned to keep them for his own bloodline or the Star Tower Mall, but seizing this opportunity, he wanted to try and trade for more Black Hole Dense Stones, Void Stones, Sand of Time, and other such resources. Alright, thats about it. Im giving priority to trades involving Black Hole Dense Stones, Void Stones, Sand of Time, and Intelligent Brains. You may start bidding now! As soon as he finished speaking, Song Chi quickly heard a chorus of bids. Most of them were for High Rank Floating Land Origen, which Song Chi naturally ignoredhis interest lay only in a few special resources. After about ten seconds, he finally heard a bid that interested him. Five Low-Level Intelligent Brains, one Intermediate-Level Intelligent Brain... Indeed, things that are prohibited within the Torch Human Civilization Territory still exist in the Robber Star Race Star Domain, he murmured, and immediately agreed to the trade. Once the first person came forward, others soon followed, bringing out some Black Hole Dense Stones, Sand of Time, and Void Stones, allowing Song Chi to trade away all his items. ... Floating Land of Robber Seas, Song Family residence. In one of the warship docking zones, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was quietly docked. Several hours had passed since the end of the trade meeting, and because he was busy with enhancements to his warship, Song Chi had declined the invitation from the Ansewei siblings for a follow-up gathering and returned directly to his family estate. Battleship Main Control Room, accompanied by multiple flashes of dark light. [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component has officially been enhanced to lv60. Upon reaching Sixth Rank, the Black Hole Energy Pool of this component increased from 3000 to 10000, and the consumption for a single Black Hole Collapse Effect also rose to 1-1000. This means Song Chi could, if he wished, put in 1000 Black Hole Energy Points to make the next shot from a certain turret on the warship carry a terrifying spatial collapse effect. Even if he had never tested the 1000 Black Hole Energy Points spatial collapse effect, Song Chi could imagine its terrifying might. Moreover, the Black Hole Evolution Layer Armor derived from the Warship Armor has now fully achieved the same base Attributes as [Neutron Star Core Armor], further reinforcing the warships defensive power. If todays Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong were to face the Void Demon Grand Duke from before, Song Chi believed it would be able to hold out for a much longer time. Furthermore, the duration of the Absolutely Invincible effect of the Black Hole Domain would definitely last more than just one second. After enhancing several components on the warship, Song Chi turned and entered the Ruins Market. He was still keen on that [Time Chess] component. Leaving aside the ethereal [Time Chess Board], the sheer Universal Cooldown Reduction Feature of this component made it hard for him to part with. During these thirty years, he hadnt been short of offerings for High-Level general cooldown reduction components, but to say nothing of Silver Quality, even Orange Quality ones had never appeared, and he had only seen one Purple Quality, which was, due to its low Rank, totally ineffective on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs Silver and higher components. Chapter 848 - 848 444 Ruins Market Reopens - Abyssal Devil ?Chapter 848: Chapter 444: Ruins Market Reopens C Abyssal Devil Race Chapter 848: Chapter 444: Ruins Market Reopens C Abyssal Devil Race Ruins Market, Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform. With a thought from Song Chi, the device suddenly emitted a burst of radiant light, and soon enough, corresponding numbers of spatial whirlpools manifested at the entrance of the Ruins Market. A new trading session at the Ruins Market had officially begun. ... During the first few hours of this session, nothing worth Song Chis attention occurred. Until five hours later. Free stall area. Look here, see here, the newly unearthed Emperor Ruins Source Stone, not for 99, not for 88, just 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin and you can get one, immense wealth is just in front of your eyes, a fifty-year-old store in Ruins Market guarantees it, come over and see!! With this familiar yelling, the densely packed aliens from the free stall area swiftly crowded towards the stall of the half-rodent vendor. Not just these Starry Sea Alien Races, Song Chi, the Lord of the Ruins Market, was also greatly intrigued. Emperor Ruins Source Stone, these four words were deeply etched in his memory. The first strand of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin in his hand came from here, and also that Dominator Blood Essence already used by the flagship of Prime Ancestor, the Immovable Ming King. For this reason, upon hearing about the Emperor Ruins Source Stone again, Song Chi immediately mobilized the Power Of Domination and appeared silently at the innermost part of the source stone stall. His gaze swept over the half-rodent, who had promoted from Third Rank to Fourth Rank over the decades, significantly strengthening his power. However, this did not diminish his interest in setting up a stall at the Ruins Market; on the contrary, he became even more active. Only he himself knew how many resources he had gathered in the Ruins Market over these fifty years; otherwise, with the funds he had before, who knows how long it would have taken him to even dare trying to advance to Fourth Rank. Ignoring the half-rodent, Song Chis gaze travelled over the thousands of Emperor Ruins Source Stones on the stall. This seemingly ordinary action was in fact extraordinary, no alien noticed the fleeting shadow of double pupils in his eyes. Third Rank Floating Land Origin, not interested! Blue Oddity, skip! Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, skip! ... Under his fully activated double pupils, the conditions inside these Emperor Ruins Source Stones were almost completely exposed, yet he did not make a move casually. Aside from his standards now above these, he also needed to leave some good items for the half-rodent. If after repeatedly opening stones, no good items appeared, the other party might have grown suspicious long ago. Hmm? Uttering a soft sound of intrigue, Song Chis rapidly moving gaze suddenly paused, seeing a special item inside one of the Emperor Ruins Source Stones. Is this an Abyssal Devil? Inside this larger Emperor Ruins Source Stone, a creature was evidently sealed. From its appearance, Song Chi judged it was probably from the Abyss Devil Race; judging from the law traces, this Abyss Devil was not of low Rank, most likely Sixth Rank Level. However, intriguingly, this was its strength before being sealed. As for now, having been sealed inside the Emperor Ruins Source Stone for who knows how many tens of thousands of years, judging by the nearly stagnant life energy fluctuations inside, Song Chi could determine that it must now be extremely weakened. Thus, he directly purchased this Emperor Ruins Source Stone, spending a full 50 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. According to the Fourth Rank half-rodent vendor, this source stone was much larger than others, and if a good item indeed emerged, its value must certainly be much higher, so it was more expensive. Song Chi did not say much, he directly paid. Abyss Devil Race, that is one of the ten Overlord Level Civilizations recorded in Torch Human Civilization, extremely skilled in manipulating minds and enslaving alien races for their own use, each move often accompanied by a large number of enslaved species, making it hard to guard against. Comparatively, even the Wizard Civilization, renowned for their large-scale Enslavement Armies, is somewhat less formidable in this regard. Such creatures, although extremely difficult to enslave, if successful, can greatly assist a Torch Ship Captain. Most importantly, the Sixth Rank Devil of the current Emperor Ruins Source Stone was extremely weak, which could greatly increase the success rate of enslavement, naturally, Song Chi would not let this opportunity pass. Do you want to decode the stone right here? Song Chi shook his head, rejecting the invitation to decode the stone on the spot, as his gaze once again traveled across the many source stones, while he also muttered to himself. The Abyss Devil Race, this half-rodent behind still has connections with the Abyss Devil Race, is it an Abyss invasion, or an accidental stranding? As he mused, he quickly swept through all the Emperor Ruins Source Stones on the stall. Unfortunately, after the source stone sealing the Sixth Rank Devil, there were no other valuable items, the highest being only worth 10 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, which Song Chi did not take. ... How about it, are you willing or not, give me a definite answer today! Inside the House of Silver store, Lukes sharp voice echoed. Apart from him, there were several figures in the shop. North Sea Naga Deguen, Luofu Sword Sect Zhou Ping, Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf, Fourth Rank Treant Aisen. Hearing his words, the four did not hurry to respond, instead they exchanged glances, each showing a hint of hesitation in their eyes. Finally, the Dark Night Elf said: Currently, you are just Third Rank, and so is Zhou Ping, and Deguen has only recently advanced to Fourth Rank, are you really sure you can deal with a Fifth Rank Level Hidden Sea Flower? The matter they discussed was about dealing with a Fifth Rank Level Starry Sky Plant, the Hidden Sea Flower. This Starry Sky Plant was discovered a few years ago by an expedition team under Viscounts Mansion, and since then, Luke had frequently sought to negotiate with regular customers in the Ruins Market to deal it, but for various reasons, the matter had been delayed until now. I have a Type II War God Mech from the Viscounts Mansion, which can temporarily give me Fourth Rank Combat Power; you dont need to worry about this, Luke insisted on his view, then added: Besides, that is a Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant. Just for completing the mission, we could get four Red Oddities from the Ruins Market alone. Arent you tempted? Big Tree, the life crystal of that Starry Sky Plant could greatly assist your Treant Race... Under Lukes gentle persuasion, Deguen and the others finally nodded and agreed. Red Epic Oddities, for them who were only at the Third and Fourth Ranks, such Rank-level treasures were incredibly tempting. Now that the task of collecting Fifth Rank Void Crystals was cancelled, they had to try their best before the Ruins Market Lord cancels the purchasing task of the Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Heart. Then its settled, when can you make time? We might as well go together for Divine Country Teleportation. ... In the free stall area of the Ruins Market, a smile appeared on Song Chis face. Its finally settled, it wasnt easy at all! Three years ago when Luke first proposed this, he had paid much attention to it. However, hearing their repeated discussions and their repeated disagreements had somewhat left him powerless to comment. Originally Goblin Luke had also invited him, ah... under his Blue Blood Clan disguise, but due to the upcoming total offensive against the Robber Star Floating Land and his unfamiliarity with the first Divine Country Teleportation, he finally refused Luke. Seeing that they finally agreed, he breathed a long sigh of relief. Now he just needed to wait for their formal action. If they were successful, he would collect three pieces of Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts. If not, the one facing crisis wouldnt be him, which couldnt be more perfect. While thinking about this, conversation soon came again from the store of the House of Silver. Lets say half a month later. From what you mentioned, you all will be free in half a month. Then lets do the teleportation then and head straight to where the Hidden Sea Flower is located when we arrive at the Empire! Okay! No problem! Once the cooperative plan was formally confirmed and they knew this Ruins Market transaction was over, there were no more noteworthy matters. After tallying up his gains, Song Chi quickly exited the Ruins Market. He needed to arrange some stuff back home since a formal joint action was a half-month away, and by then, he naturally needed to monitor the operation in real-time, besides verifying the exact functions of the Divine Country Mission Platform. He was also quite interested in Lukes Silver Goblin Empire. Not to mention anything else, just the Goblin War God Mech, which seemed to have been conquered, was inestimably valuable. Compared to the Hellfire Mech, which specializes in long-range firepower suppression, and the agility of the Moruo Space-Escape Mech, the Goblin War God Mech was much more balanced, possessing strong firepower output and good close-combat capabilities. If he could obtain the complete blueprints of the Goblin War God Mech, it would likely be more popular than the Hellfire Mech or Moruo Space-Escape Mech alone. Time passed, and half a month swiftly went by. That day, several figures appeared in the Divine Country Player Trading Space. The group is all here, lets do the teleportation! The four exchanged glances and then stepped onto the Divine Country Transport Platform together. Since it was their first teleportation, Deguen and Zhou Ping seemed a bit nervous. Compared to that, the Divine Country Points deducted for the teleportation seemed trivial. Over decades, they had long surpassed Level 40, and with the reduced teleportation cost for player teams, the required Divine Country Points werent much. Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Ruins Market. Every bit of Song Chis spirit was immersed in the Divine Country Mission Platform, and a hint of a strange expression appeared on his face. He closely watched the Divine Country Transport Platform in the Divine Country Player Trading Space, unsure if the teleportation would be successful. The Divine Country Mission Platform was currently only enhanced to Sixth Rank, not just able to teleport at will; the precondition was that the distance between Lukes Silver Goblin Empire Floating Land and the Torch Humanity Civilization and Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization River System Communities couldnt be too far. Although the Heavenly Ruins Market was located in the dark side space of the Void Sea, it wasnt omnipresent; strictly speaking, it mainly wanders on the dark side within these mentioned River System Communities. In other words, if the Floating Land where the Silver Goblin Empire was located was too far from the Torch Humanity Civilization River System Communities, the Divine Country Teleportation would not be effective. If such a situation were indeed to arise, it would truly undermine the prestige of the Heavenly Ruins Market. Fortunately, such a situation did not occur, and with a flash of golden light, the four were shown to have been teleported to the Silver Goblin Empire. At the same time, the mental imagery in his mind shifted, revealing a brand-new scene. It was the landscape of the Silver Goblin Empire Chapter 849 - 849 445 Accomplishment Achieved ?Chapter 849: Chapter 445: Accomplishment Achieved Chapter 849: Chapter 445: Accomplishment Achieved Lukes chosen teleportation landing point was extremely concealed; the sudden appearance of the four did not attract any attention. Zhou Ping, Deguen, and the others were not surprised at all. This time, the Divine Country could not hide anything from the almost omniscient and omnipotent Ruins Market Lord. If Luke had any improper intentions, they would be immediately drawn back to the space of the Divine Country. The discomfort of the four stemmed from the dense magic energy in the surrounding air, including the strong oppression and repulsion of the Original Rules upon their bodies, making them feel alienated. Just as they frowned, a gentle rumbling of engines came from the Vault of Heaven, and the latest model Goblin-improved flying boat slowly descended, Lukes familiar voice also emanated from inside. Welcome to the Silver Goblin Empire, distinguished guests! The words were very solemn, but when they came from Luke, along with his small stature and sleazy appearance, it felt somewhat bizarre. Compared to Zhou Ping, Deguen, and the others discomfort, Song Chi in Zhu Tian Ruins Market felt nothing at all. His attention was entirely focused on the Floating Land of the Silver Goblin Empire beneath the four persons perspective. Being omniscient and omnipotent over everything under the [Divine Country Mission Platform], he easily made an initial judgment about the Silver Floating Land where the Silver Goblin Empire was located based on Deguen and the others perspectives and senses. The intensity of repression and exclusion by these Floating Lands Original Rules, coupled with the concentration of magic energy, suggests that this Silver Continent is likely between the peak of the Sixth Level and just entered the Seventh Rank. For more specifics, well need to watch further! Just as Song Chi focused his attention on the rank of the Silver Continent, Deguen and the others had already set all their plans. Sky Eagle Province, merely a common province within the Silver Goblin Empire and can even be considered a low-rank province, had, however, developed extremely rapidly over the recent decades. Aboard the airship, Zhou Ping and the others curiously observed everything below. When they saw cylindrical buildings hundreds to thousands of meters tall rising from the ground below and constantly emitting thick black smoke, the Dark Night Elfs brow furrowed slightly, she covered her mouth and nose, trying not to breathe the pungent air. As a Dark Night Elf, although not as environmentally focused as the Wood Elves, they too greatly disliked such wanton destruction. What are these pillar-like structures? Before the Dark Night Elf could speak, a Fourth Rank Treant beside her asked first. Luke glanced and then his face displayed a proud gaze. These are exhaust chimneys, connected below to the new-type magic energy steel furnaces of my Silver Goblin Empire... Speaking, Luke seemed somewhat excited, you should know that previously these things were rare in Sky Eagle Province. It was precisely because of the annually increasing wealth of Viscount Thors Mansion behind it, which had built all this. Because of these, the core magic energy factory under their Viscounts Mansion can now independently produce God of War mechas, which is also a measure of the foundation and strength of the nobility in the entire Silver Goblin Empire. Unfortunately, the construction speed of the God of War mechas is extremely slow, each requiring a large amount of material, funds, and time. For these, Deguen and the others who were new to the place naturally did not understand nor were interested; they only knew that every minute and every second they spent on this Silver Continent required the consumption of Divine Country Points, and they wanted to complete this mission as soon as possible. Luke, lets not delay, shall we set off now? Luke naturally had no objection. He was actually more anxious than anyone; it was about a Red Oddity, and if he could complete this mission, whether it was to exchange it for the family or to keep it for personal use, it was excellent. If he could directly exchange for a God of War mecha entirely for himself, then Soon, the path of the improved airship suddenly turned and headed straight for the depths of the Vault of Heaven. It was unknown how long had passed when the Floating Land Shield finally appeared in the sky. At that time Zhou Ping suddenly asked: Is that a special fierce wind layer? Hearing this question, the people around him all expressed surprise. Zhou Ping, havent you seen this? Its a Floating Land Shield, used to separate the inside from the outside and protect the inside of the Floating Land. Its something commonly found on every Medium-High Rank Floating Land! Zhou Ping shook his head. Our Primordial Continent is a bit different. I heard from my master that the extremely deep reaches of the sky are special fierce wind layers, which only Fourth Rank Nascent Soul True Monarchs can step into! This little episode didnt affect the groups journey; soon, the improved airship easily breezed out of the Silver Floating Land. It is called the improved airship because it has been modified by the core magic energy factory of the Viscounts Mansion, which allows the airship itself to move freely even in the outer domain starry sky. As for the problem of traveling in the starry sky, there was no need to worry. The Silver Floating Land itself is measured in Light-Years; the distances between provinces often reached hundreds of billions of kilometers, hence, the goblins had naturally devised Space Gates early on. Moreover, with the increasing exploration of the outer domain starry sky by the Thor Viscounts Mansion over the past decades, the trip to the Fifth Rank [Hidden Sea Flower] had already established interstellar gates along the way. This is the starry sky youve always mentioned... Just as they breezed out of the Floating Land Shield of the Silver Floating Land, Zhou Ping, who usually appeared mature and composed, curiously examined the tranquil surroundings. Chapter 850 - 850 445 Achievement_2 ?Chapter 850: Chapter 445: Achievement_2 Chapter 850: Chapter 445: Achievement_2 The Primordial Continent had always been enveloped by multiple layers of Gang wind barriers, completely isolating the Floating Land from the outside world. It wasnt just him; even those higher up, the Nascent Soul True Monarchs, were similarly incapable of traversing those terrifying layers of Gang winds to travel beyond the domain. It was likely that only the Sect Master of the Luofu Sword Sect, who had undergone Divinity Transformation, might have the possibility of having seen the actual starry sky. Zhou Ping had already explained a round previously, so at this moment the few around him didnt say much more. However, Goblin Luke, who had been pondering something since earlier, suddenly said: Zhou Ping, if your Luofu Sword Sect behind you is thinking about exploring the Outer Domain, I might be able to help. With that, he introduced a special Windbreak Ship that the Empire had rolled out a long time ago. The Windbreak Ship Luke mentioned had been developed a long time ago by the Empire to conquer the Hurricane Province. It had strong evasive capabilities and resistance against celestial phenomena like hurricanes and Gang winds. Should the people of the Luofu Sword Sect truly consider developing and exploring outside the domain, perhaps they could indeed try this Windbreak Ship. Alright, I will explain it to the Sect Master! Zhou Pings response was quick. For a hundred years, he had heard too many things related to the Starry Sea. As the Starry Sea was always mentioned by many Alien Races as a place where treasures and spiritual materials were everywhere, he always held curiosity and longing towards it. If he could truly take the Windbreak Ship to the Starry Sea, he would naturally be in full support. As for Luke, it was naturally not just out of kindness. Should the Windbreak Ships truly be useful, the Luofu Sword Sect would definitely need to order them in large quantities, and with the increase in the quantity of Windbreak Ships, subsequent warship maintenance and magic crystal trades, and other related projects would all follow. During their conversation, the Airship had already left the Silver Continent through a series of Space Gates. Several hours later, after passing through another Space Gate, everyone finally reached their destination. At the end of their vision in the pitch-black starry sky, a super-gigantic bright red flower, beyond description in words, took root in the void. That is the Hidden Sea Flower, a Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant. It is adept at spreading pollen spores with strong infectious capabilities. Remember, once the battle commences, do not hold back. If we delay for too long, we will have no chance of victory. Goblin Lukes face showed a rare seriousness, clearly aware of how terrifying a Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant could be. However, a glance at the Fourth Rank Treant Race next to himwho was staring blankly at the Hidden Sea Flowerallowed Luke to slightly relax the tension in his eyes. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! Accompanied by multiple energy fluctuations, Deguen, Dark Night Elves, Treant Race, and others rushed out of the Airship in succession. Next, everyone needed to give their all, inevitably having to invoke the Power of Laws they controlled. Naturally, they couldnt stay cooped up in the Airship anymore. After waiting a bit more, once Luke entered the silver II-type Mecha at his side, he also rushed out of the Airship. In the starry sky, upon Lukes Attack command, those who had been ready and waiting all unleashed their attacks. The high-explosive Mana Ray Gun held in the mechanical arms of the Mecha, the red-light-emitting trident in Deguens hands, the specialized bow and arrow of the Dark Night Elves... Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! Sounds of energy howls rose, as beams of light with astonishing Might surged towards the far-off Hidden Sea Flower. Their chosen attack points were very clever; they were extremely far from the main body of the Hidden Sea Flower. Even if it released its pollen spores to attack, the spores would spread over slowly as possible. At the same time, they were precisely within the range where all five could attack, ensuring maximum damage from the attacks. As a Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant, the response of the Hidden Sea Flower naturally wasnt as fast as that of flesh and blood creatures. Even though the noise made by the energy beams was not small, the Hidden Sea Flower had yet to respond, until several attacks fell onto its flower stem one after another. Wuu wuu wuu! With the sound of energy bursts and shock waves, the Hidden Sea Flower finally had a stimulated reaction. Rings of pink energy waves, with the bright red petals at the center, continuously spread outwards. But during this process, Luke took the lead and yelled towards the Fourth Rank Treant: Now is the moment! The Treant Race, who hadnt acted previously, now unleashed a green energy wave posthaste. Enveloped in the green energy wave was pure Wood energy, which couldnt possibly inflict very high damage. However, it was precisely such an energy wave, which, when it accurately entered the petals of the Hidden Sea Flower, caused the continuously spreading pink energy to stop abruptly as if it had encountered a natural enemy. Seeing this, the faces of Luke and the others brightened, and the frequency of their attacks became more rapid. After such a long time, not to mention the Divine Country Mission Platform that had already accumulated one and a half million players, just the Alien Races possessing Ruins Market Tokens numbered no less than twenty. Why did Luke choose the Treant Race, who were not adept at long-range attacks? The reason lay here. As Treants dealt with various plants every day, not only did they possess various abilities to communicate and cooperate with plants, they could also temporarily affect and control most plants. This time, they had influenced the Hidden Sea Flowers secretion of pollen spores. Quick, my suppressing technique wont last long! The Fourth Rank Treant shouted loudly. Hearing this, Luke and the others exchanged a glance, and the next second they all employed even more powerful Attack methods. The II-type Mecha retracted the Mana Ray Gun in its hands, and a piece of Armor on each shoulder popped open, revealing two black cannon barrels underneath. Chapter 851 - 851 445 Achieving Success_3 ?Chapter 851: Chapter 445: Achieving Success_3 Chapter 851: Chapter 445: Achieving Success_3 This is the bursting magic energy missile cannon equipped with the II-type Mecha, possessing the might at the peak of the Fourth Rank. Looking at the Dark Night Elves on the other side, their special pitch-black longbow gathered infinite Law of Darkness, finally condensing into an arrow entirely formed by the Power of Laws. Deguens Naga body is expansively growing, already having reached the genetic bloodline of Starry Sea high-level lifeforms, which makes its Naga body far surpass ordinary Nagas. Under its endlessly expanding form, the red trident held in its hands is similarly expanding, and the might it unleashes is also surging. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Enhanced attacks accurately hit the pathway of the Hidden Sea Flower, amidst the violent booming sounds, they see the [Hidden Sea Flower] continuously trembling, a sign triggered by severe damage inducing a more intense stress response. Unsurprisingly, the Treant Races restrictive methods failed, and a more astonishing pink energy spreads again. Use whatever methods you have quickly; otherwise, once the pollen spores spread over here, well have to leave without achieving anything! Luke shouted loudly, the assault from their hands not pausing at all, their position far enough from the main body of the Hidden Sea Flower that the pollen spores wouldnt reach them for a while. However, as time passed, the urgency in their eyes grew thicker. The pink energy drew nearer, yet the vitality of the Hidden Sea Flower was too strong, showing no signs of severe weakening despite their continuous bombardment. At this moment, a flash of brilliance in the Dark Night Elfs hand, accompanied by a red light sweeping over, an energy wave began to spread, eventually forming a dark domain that enveloped them all. This is the Domain of Darkness, it can temporarily shield us from the pollen spores and also provides certain enhancement effects, but it wont last long either, Zhou Ping!! Explaining, the Dark Night Elf first looked over to Zhou Ping at the side, soon Luke, Deguen, and a Fourth Rank Treant also shifted their gaze. As the only Third Rank among them, and also without the aid of Mecha, why was he invited over by Luke without opposition from Deguen and the others? There certainly was a reason. Seeing all eyes on him, Zhou Ping, who had been slacking for quite a while, hesitated no longer; he spurred his Mana and slapped his waist, then pulled out an item from his Storage Bag. It was something similar to a talisman paper, but unlike ordinary talisman papers, the Spell sealed within could be used multiple times and was created by his own Divinity Sect Master, known by another name in the Primordial Continent. Talisman Treasure! Created by a late-stage Divinity Transformation cultivator, each activation of this Talisman Treasure could release a full-powered attack of a Fifth Rank late-stage creature. Mana surged around him, continuously pouring into the purple-gold talisman paper in his hand, and simultaneously above the Domain of Darkness, a giant Sword Light Phantasm appeared. As this giant Sword Light Phantasm appeared, a terrifyingly sharp Sword Intent rampaged through the Starry Sea, and despite the obstruction of the Law of Darkness, Deguen and the others still felt their skin being painfully sliced. As the Sword Sect Master of the Luofu Sword Sect, his mastery in the way of the sword was unrivaled, so the Talisman Treasure he put his effort into is naturally closely related to the sword. Luofu Zhanling Sword, go! Zhou Ping shouted in a low voice, and above his head, the massive sword phantasm fiercely shot out, gathering infinite Sword Intent and cutting a rift in the void in the empty space. Deguen and the others only saw a flash of sword light before them, and when they could see clearly again, they found the massive sword phantasm had already crossed a vast distance, precisely landing on the pathway of the far-off Hidden Sea Flower. In the pitch-black starry sky, brilliance flourished, Sword Intent echoing long. As the sharp Sword Intent that filled the entire starry sky slowly dissipated, the people did not need to look at the Hidden Sea Flower; as the surrounding infinite pink energy quickly receded, they already cheered, indicating that the spores autonomously regressed, meaning their parent body was completely dead. We succeeded!! Within the cockpit of the Mecha, Luke was the first to exclaim in excitement, uncontrollably raising both hands, cheering rapidly with a somewhat comical dancing gesture. Deguen and others also reacted swiftly, smiles spreading across their faces. Although perilous, the final result was very satisfactory. In the half hour that followed, the group didnt hurry to approach, but repeatedly confirmed the state of the Hidden Sea Flower, only gradually drawing closer once they were sure it indeed was dead. Lets distribute according to the earlier agreed rules, Gula, you take the Fifth Rank Life Crystal of the Hidden Sea Flower; Deguen and I will each get one Red Oddity! Yes! No one opposed the negotiated distribution plan; they first cautiously extracted the heartwood of the Hidden Sea Flower, an essential item for their subsequent reward exchanges, which could not be lost. Finally, the Fourth Rank Treant Gula also searched carefully within the Hidden Sea Flower, hoping to find its seeds. This was a Starry Sky Plant; if it could be taken back for cultivation, if truly nurtured, it would become a powerful trump card for the future. As for the long growth cycle of Starry Sky plants? No need to worry about that, in their Treant Royal Court, they have special methods to greatly accelerate the plants growth. And indeed, he actually found a Hidden Sea Flower seed, which Gula carefully preserved. After all this was done, the group quickly returned to the Silver Continent through the airship, and then teleported back to the Divine Country Player Trading Space immediately. Honestly, Zhou Ping and Deguen actually wanted to take a stroll on the Silver Continent, but it was Goblin Luke who couldnt wait as he wished to quickly complete the task and obtain the Starry Sea Oddity he had long set his eyes on. In the Divine Country Player Trading Space, ever since the number of players reached one hundred and fifty million, the trading space had always been bustling, and seeing Deguen and others appearing from the Divine Country Transport Platform made the trading space even livelier. Chapter 852 - 852 446 6th Rank Silver Apple Mother Tree ?Chapter 852: Chapter 446: 6th Rank [Silver Apple Mother Tree] Chapter 852: Chapter 446: 6th Rank [Silver Apple Mother Tree] This task was completed under the direct supervision of Song Chi, so naturally, the process of handing over the Fifth Rank [Hidden Sea Flower Heart] by Luke was very smooth. Under the watchful eyes of tens of thousands of Starry Sea Alien Races in the entire trading space, the Ruins Market Lords reply was transmitted from the central projection screen. [Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant [Hidden Sea Flower] Heart, meets the task requirements. You may choose one of the following two rewards.] [Option 1: Four Red Epic Oddities from the Ruins Market Oddity Exchange Shop.] [Option 2: {Divine Country Player Team Certificate} + {Player Squad Upgrade Scroll}, one of each.] [You have 60s to make your choice!] With the appearance of this message, Luke and Deguen glanced at each other and without any hesitation, chose the first option. Over the past thirty years, although the number of player squads formed had been very few, there were still more than a dozen. Among them, Goblin Luke, Deguen, Dark Night Elves joined together in contributing objects like Black Hole Dense Stone, Sand of Time, and Vanishing Stone, successfully forming the first squad on the Divine Country Mission Platform twenty years ago, named [All Heavens Squad]. Now, the All Heavens Squad is still considered a low-level squad with a maximum team size of just 10 people. However, they do have a squad membership and have gained various benefits, so they were not so keen on the second option. Of course, the {Squad Upgrade Scroll} was still very tempting to them, but comparatively, the allure of Red Epic treasures was greater. As Goblin Luke made the choice, the image on the screen in front of him suddenly shifted, revealing details about each of the nearly 300 available Red Epic Oddities. Luke did not hesitate, as before this, Deguen and the others had already informed him of their choices, so his selection was quick. Half a minute later, amid countless eager eyes around, Luke and the others each obtained a pleasing Red Oddity. Lukes was a special mechanical oddity, which, if equipped on his exclusive God of War Mecha, could greatly enhance combat power. Deguens was a water-related oddity, which would allow it to perform better in the Endless Sea Territory. The Dark Night Elf received a Red Oddity longbow. Zhou Ping got a small Oddity sword, which he said, if refined, could serve as his personal flying sword in the future. Apart from them, as the person behind the scenes, Song Chi was also pleased. Including this [Hidden Sea Flower] Heart, he had now gathered three portions of Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts, meaning he could soon allow the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] to officially advance to Sixth Rank. Once successful, he would be able to mass-produce Sixth Rank [Silver Apples]. A Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] could evolve an Orange Oddity into a Red Oddity, each one extremely valuable, not to mention obtaining them in bulk. Thinking of this, Song Chi was quite excited. Imagine, how precious is an Orange Upgrade Fire Source? Even for a clan like the Song Family, which only recently entered the Sixth Rank gates, they cannot claim to always have multiple portions available. But once this Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] is used on it, it means that portions of the Orange Upgrade Fire Sources could be evolved into Red. Though its just an upgrade by a grade, the difference in value is astronomical. While there are normal and top-rank distinctions within Orange Upgrade Fire Sources, there are no such distinctions within the Red, and once upgraded, it could evolve the Orange Torch Seed into Red, a component that many Fifth Rank Battleship Captains are eagerly seeking. In addition, Song Chi could use this opportunity to trade for the much-desired [Time Chess] component and evolve the component borrowed from his [Original Core Stealer] into Red Quality in his clan, including many Orange Quality Components on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Thinking of this, Song Chi pulled back his thoughts and in the Ruins Market summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to start trying to let the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] consume three portions of Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts. Ruins Market, free stall area. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, quietly docked, was now emitting shimmering silver light all over the hull, as Song Chi did not actively isolate the inside and outside of the warship. After the Silver Apple Mother Tree finished consuming the three portions of Starry Sky Plant Hearts, the entire mother tree began to grow wildly within the Cultivation Secret Realm, causing Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm component to also continuously emit silver light. This extraordinary phenomenon lasted several hours, and when the silver light receded, Song Chi immediately entered the Cultivation Secret Realm in the Main Control Room. Compared to before, the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] had now reached a height of several hundred thousand meters. Through the majestic Life Energy emitted from its branches and leaves, Song Chi confirmed that it had indeed advanced to Sixth Rank, or rather, returned to Sixth Rank. Finally... With a long sigh of relief in his heart, but Song Chis attention quickly shifted, looking towards the distant Flame Parasol Tree. Somehow, the previously silent three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs had begun showing faint cracks on their shells. Is it because of the robust Life Energy radiated by the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] during its advancement? Song Chi was somewhat puzzled, but quickly his doubt turned to joy. Regardless, the impending hatching of the three Heavenly Demon Phoenix eggs was good news. After leaving the Cultivation Secret Realm again, Song Chis attention shifted, looking towards the large Emperor Ruins Source Stone. A Sixth Rank Level Abyss Demon, if utilized properly, could be a significant aid to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. For example, acquiring a batch of Medium-High Rank Heavenly Star Tribe to actively enslave, or perhaps entering a [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] and enslaving a group of Fifth and Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts as enforcers. Chapter 853 - 853 446 6th Tier Silver Apple Mother Tree_2 ?Chapter 853: Chapter 446: 6th Tier [Silver Apple Mother Tree]_2 Chapter 853: Chapter 446: 6th Tier [Silver Apple Mother Tree]_2 But the current dilemma was whether to decode the stone now or wait a bit longer. After pondering for a long while, Song Chi finally shook his head, dismissing the idea of decoding it immediately. There was only one reason. He was not sure whether the two components, [Enslavement Medal] or [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring], alone were enough to control the Abyssal Devil Race. Even though this sixth-rank Abyssal Devil had been sealed for tens of thousands of years, if not longer, and had weakened immensely, one must not forget that the civilization of Abyss Devils is an Overlord Level Civilization. Although they are not the peak species of the Starry Sea, they excel in mind control and naturally surpass other creatures in spiritual strength. For such creatures, one must prepare for the worst. After all, isnt this also true for Torch Human Civilization? Protected by the Seed of Torch, they are hardly subjugated by ordinary means of enslavement, and the Abyssal Devil Race is even a more formidable civilization than the Torch Human Civilization, warranting great caution. Song Chi planned to wait until the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] produced a sixth-rank [Silver Apple], then evolve the [Master-Servant Contract] component to Red Quality, and only then attempt to unlock the Emperor Ruins Source Stone. If ordinary enslavement components indeed fail to enslave the sixth-rank Abyssal Devil, the [Master-Servant Contract] could be tried once more. Of the [Master-Servant Contract] component, Song Chi held high expectations; it could control the Torch Ship Captains and had successfully controlled the fifth-rank Heavenly Star Tribe. Now that the fifth-rank Heavenly Star Tribe had perished in the Void Sea, replacing it with a sixth-rank Abyssal Devil seemed an excellent idea. Over the next few years, Song Chi quietly traveled back and forth between his familys residence in the outside world and the Ruins Market, awaiting the imminent final battle and hoping that [Silver Apple Mother Tree] would soon bear fruit. However, this period of calm did not last long. Two years later, the Eastern Fleet of the Kingdom located on the Robber Star Floating Land began its next large-scale mobilization. It was not just from Robber Star Floating Land; at the same time, fleets stationed on two other sixth-rank Floating Lands also started large-scale mobilization. War had started once again. Eastern Fleet group, under the joint command of the Stark-Chenxing Principality United Fleet, command group chat channel. Song Tianhao: Whats happening, is this the beginning of the final decisive battle? Angele Chenxing: Not so quickly, its just a minor probing agreed upon after consultation with the Kingdoms Headquarters. The main purpose is to gather information about the number and the strength of the High-level Combat Power assembled on Robber Star Floating Land, including the strength of the Robber Star Floating Land Shield, support forces of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon outside the Sky Plate Galaxy, among other details. Slim Eagle: Eight-Armed Snake Demon? Seriously? If they really send support from the Eight-Armed Snake Demon, whats the point in fighting? Wed better run fast! Although crassly put by this acting Family Head of the Eagle Family, it evoked a lot of agreement in the chat. What is the Eight-Armed Snake Demon? They occupy an entire River System Communities, a top-tier Advanced Civilization that rivals the Torch Humanity. Not just one Yaohan Kingdom, but even ten Yaohan Kingdoms before it could be regarded as nothing more than slightly larger ants. Hadi Stark: Rest assured, with the Four Great Empires shielding us in front, even if the Eight-Armed Snake Demon sends support, it would only be two regular Sky Serpent Mother Ships accompanied by some Eight-Armed Snake Demons of Fifth and Sixth Rank at most. The higher-ups wouldnt just watch a large number of Eight-Armed Snake Demon come over! Reassured by Hadi Stark, the strongest figure in the fleet, the Torch Ship Captains felt somewhat relieved. Although the Stark Family has been in decline for a long time, they had once possessed a Star-Annihilating Starship, and the information channels and secretive connections they have in the Kingdom are unmatched by other families in the Chenxing Principality. If he has spoken so confidently, he must have some reliable information. As time passed, two days later, the Eastern Fleet group began to assemble in large batches and then, led by the fleet of the Heavenly King Manor, jumped towards Robber Star Floating Land. Of course, since this was just a probing mission, the fleet didnt deploy in full force, leaving over a billion starships stationed at Robber Sea Floating Land, including Song Chi. Since it was merely a probe and a full-scale conflict was not anticipated, and with the sixth-rank [Silver Apples] on the Silver Apple Mother Tree almost ripe, Song Chi naturally had no intention of stirring up trouble at this time. Thus, upon his voluntary application, they left the management to Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and several other Fourth-order Chasing Deer Ships of their family, leading a fleet of over one hundred thousand to stay behind. And so, Song Chi calmly waited for the complete maturation of the sixth-rank [Silver Apples], along with monthly activities like trading at the Ruins Market, leading a quite leisurely life. This day marked another ending of Ruins Market transactions, and Song Chi did not rush to leave. After reviewing the profits from this session, he opened the Ruins Market attribute panel. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv49] [Size: 190kmX190km] ... [Upgrade Requirement: 1000 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin (Achieved 1945000/2170000 strands towards the trading volume of 2170000 fourth rank strands), 1 Star Origin Stone] Almost there, soon we will meet the 2170000 strands of fourth rank Floating Land Origin trading volume. Its a pity that theres still no information about the Star Origin Stone. Seeing the trading volume approaching two million, a smile appeared on his face. Over the thirty years, although the Ruins Market had already advanced to lv49, there was nothing he could do about the huge trading volume limit. Fortunately, after years of accumulation, this condition was nearly met now. The only helplessness was the [Star Origin Stone], unclear whether it was ever a term used in the Immortal Realm Civilization; he had searched the entire family database and had Shen Youran, Ansewei, including members from [Shaking Light Star Tower], to help inquire, yet he had never heard of this material. Shaking his head, he tried not to dwell on the thought. If it really comes down to it, Ill have to use the last piece of Mixed Elemental Copper in hand, the advancement of the Ruins Market is pressing. Song Chi speculated that as the Ruins Market ascended in rank, the bestowed Power Of Domination might strengthen further; although it might not directly leap from the seventh rank to the eighth, it should at least elevate the strength of the projections reflected by the [Ruins Market Projection Rank], stepping out of the weakest Seventh Rank Dominator Combat Power range. He thought this was quite important. ... Time passed, and another two and a half years went by. In these nearly three years, the Kingdoms three fleets tried multiple times to probe the Robber Star Floating Land, often attacking with over a billion starships, but still without any consequent results. Regarding this, no one showed impatience, because everyone knew this war determined the final outcome, and the stakes were significant. Moreover, the Yaohan Kingdom only had three Star-Annihilating Starships, facing Floating Land Shields of similar rank was not something easily breached, not to mention that within the Floating Land Shield were two Robber Star Clan Dominators. For this, Song Chi actually felt even more pleased; the later the final battle commenced, the longer he had to prepare. Indeed, today came a piece of great news; after advancing to the Sixth Rank, three [Silver Apples] on the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] had fully matured. Although the quantity was somewhat small, his joy could hardly be concealed. Space fluctuations passed through the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Song Chi, having just exited from the Cultivation Secret Realm, successfully harvested three Sixth Rank [Silver Apples]. Regarding the distribution of these three [Silver Apples], he had already considered it carefully, thus there was no hesitation this time. At the family residence, where several old ancestors resided. Chi, what got into you today? Youre coming to us voluntarily? The speaker was naturally Song Xingru. In recent years, with Song Chi keeping a low profile, it was a surprise to see him visit suddenly. However, Song Chi did not say much; he handed a Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] to Song Xingru and then quickly turned around, not staying for long. Chapter 854 - 854 447 Enslavement ?Chapter 854: Chapter 447: Enslavement Chapter 854: Chapter 447: Enslavement This kid... Taking the [Silver Apple], Song Xingrus eyes lit up, sensing the enormous energy contained within the scaled-down [Silver Apple], and immediately confirmed it was a Sixth Rank [Silver Apple]. Soon, Song Dingbang, Song Tianhao, and a few others were all called out by her. Indeed, its a Sixth Rank [Silver Apple], not bad, not bad. This kid has quite a few good things in his hands. No, I have several Top Rank Orange Components on my warship that I want to upgrade in quality. Looks like I really need to have a good talk with little Chi later. However, now that weve got our hands on the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple], theres no time to lose. Lets apply it to the [Original Core Stealer] component right away. The Heavenly Star Floating Island can be the first theft target. The sooner we start the theft, the sooner our Dragon Spine Continent can strive to reach the Seventh Level Floating Land. Agreed! Consent! ... While several clan elders were discussing matters, Song Chi had already initiated a Spatial Jump above the vault of heaven. The Floating Land of the Robber Sea has a diameter of over 70 light-years, and each familys location differs, so a Spatial Jump is necessary to seek people out. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi held in his left hand a strand of Fire Seed Oddity radiating with orange light, and in his right hand, a second [Silver Apple]. The Orange Ascension Fire Source was provided by the lives of the Fire Elements over these years, and it was just about time to convert it into a Red Upgrade Fire Source. As his hands intertwined, the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] touched the plain Orange Upgrade Fire Source, and the two began to merge. The blinding orange light began to engulf the entire Battleship Main Control Room. As time passed, the orange light gradually shifted to red, until it completely transformed into a Red Quality Ascension Fire Source. Seeing the evolution complete and confirming that the Fire Seed Oddity in his hand had upgraded to Red Quality and could also convert into an Ascension Fire Source, Song Chi then controlled the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to slowly descend below. Robber Sea Floating Land, Cangxuan Mountain. As an ordinary Fourth Rank Gate in the eastern Star Domain of the Yaohan Kingdom, although the Duan Clan of the East was not famous, it also possessed several Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captains, and actively formed a United Fleet with several other forces in the East Star Domain. Thus, it had gained a lot during the exploratory wars of recent decades. Indeed, even an ordinary Fourth Rank Clan was separately allocated a residence by the logistics department. One day, a Zhulu Warship, now exceeding four kilometers in length, descended from the sky, and the Duan family fleet patrolling the Cangxuan Mountain area actively approached the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Unknown Zhulu Warship Captain, this is the Duan family territory in the East, please show your specific identity... Tell Duan Mei that a buyer from a few years back has come to visit! Hearing Song Chis response, the Duan familys escort ship immediately turned around without any hesitation. All Duan clan members had heard of the newly risen family elder Duan Mei, and many even took her as a target and an example. Now hearing that Song Chi was here to see Duan Mei, naturally, no one dared to delay. Without making Song Chi wait too long, a Zhulu Warship also with an impressive length soon flew from Cangxuan Mountain. Once the two parties connected via communications, Song Chi went straight to the point. Is the [Time Chess] still available? After saying this, he stared intently at the other party, fearing they would give an unfavorable reply. Fortunately, this did not happen. It is available, but Song Qi, the Seventh Prince, have you brought a Red Upgrade Fire... Before finishing, the projection in Song Chis hand in the warship communication was already showing a strand of Fire Seed Oddity emitting red light. I need to verify the goods! Duan Mei, worried that Song Chi had brought an ordinary Fire Seed Oddity, requested that Song Chi first draw out the Red Upgrade Fire Source. This was, after all, a private trade, so her caution was understandable. In comparison, Song Chi was much more straightforward, without overthinking, directly tossing the Red Upgrade Fire Source out of the warship. It wasnt overconfidence; he was already incredibly familiar with the Eastern Duan Clan. A mere clan with just five Zhulu Warships as a backboneif they dared play any tricks in this deal, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong alone could suppress them all. Even if someone from the upper ranks of the Eastern Lixiao Family would get involved, he wasnt worried since the entire transaction was recorded by the Dome Sky Intelligence Brain. Of course, this was just a contingency. In the end, it wasnt necessary. After confirming that the Red Upgrade Fire Source was correct, Duan Mei swiftly sent over the [Time Chess] emitting silver light. The transaction process between the two sides was very pleasant from start to finish. ... Song Family residence, the eagerly returned Song Chi couldnt wait to enhance the [Time Chess]. [Are you sure you want to spend 30 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin+3000 Spectral Energy Points+1 drop of Time Marrow Fluid to enhance the Time Chess component from lv0 to lv1?] Confirm! After many times and due to the reacquisition of some Time Marrow Fluid over the years, Song Chi successfully enhanced this component to lv30. Time Chess lv30 Quality: Silver Feature: Cooldown time of all warship loaded components reduced by 30% Feature 2: Time Resistance +3200 Feature 3: Time Chess Piece (Separated from the chessboard, sealed) Feature 4: Time Chessboard (Separated from the chessboard, sealed) ... Regrettably, the enhancement in the components rank didnt unlock Features 3 and 4, which left Song Chi somewhat disappointed. However, the cooldown reduction increased from 15% to 30%, which was very delightful. It may not seem like much, but the actual effect was very good. For instance, the Pusuo Time Realm feature, with an original cooldown of 1 year, would still require 74 days to fully recover even when using the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature. Chapter 855 - 855 447 Enslavement_2 ?Chapter 855: Chapter 447: Enslavement_2 Chapter 855: Chapter 447: Enslavement_2 After the Time Realm component was installed, its cooldown time was reduced to only 9 months (based on the components quality and enhancement level, the cooldown reduction effect was weakened), and with the application of the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature, it only required 54 days, thus shortening the time by a full 20 days. Dont underestimate these mere 20 days; at critical moments, 20 days could mean life and death numerous times over. And this is just at lv30; if later enhanced to lv70, it could cut the cooldown time by half. As the enhancement of this component was completed, Song Chis gaze shifted to another component on the warship, the Orange Quality Master-Servant Contract component, after which the third Sixth Rank Silver Apple was taken out. After the interweaving of orange and red lights, the component finally evolved into Red Quality: Master-Servant Contract lv50 Quality: Red Feature: Additional +1 to the number of slaves that can be contracted Feature 2: Increased contractual binding force by one level Feature 3: Doubling of the number of contracts that can be made Consumption: 300/s (Spectral Energy Points) Master: Song Chi Servant: Wang Zhen (1/4) Effect: Contracts two willing individuals, forming a Master-Servant Spirit Contract, granting the master absolute power over life and death, ensuring the servant harbors no ill will and remains utterly loyal. ... This third feature, originally a Purple Quality Contract components feature that Song Chi had discovered with great difficulty over the years, was immediately replaced as soon as the evolution was complete, and with the appearance of this feature, the maximum number of contracts from the Master-Servant Contract increased to four, undoubtedly providing Song Chi with much greater room for maneuver in the future. Once the evolution was complete, Song Chi then enhanced the newly-evolved Red Quality component to lv60, after which he returned his focus to the Emperor Ruins Source Stone. In the Ruins Markets free stall area, a large Emperor Ruins Source Stone stood on the floor. Meanwhile, inside the main control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong docked not far away, with a thought from Song Chi, the Power Of Domination within his body was swiftly mobilized. A multitude of blades formed by the perfected Space Law began to gather above the Emperor Ruins Source Stone and then, under Song Chis control, these Space Law Blades slowly started to cut the surface of the stone. The Emperor Ruins Source Stone, ordinarily extremely hard for normal beings, now seemed as easy to slice as tofu and was easily cut open. Soon, the figure of a being with interlacing red and black skin and a single spiral horn on its head appeared in Song Chis view. As the outer shell of the Emperor Ruins Source Stone was cut open and came into contact with the dense energy of the outside market, the body of this Sixth Rank Abyssal Devil Race member seemed like a sponge that had dried out for countless years, now encountering pure refreshing water. Massive amounts of energy began converging rapidly, continuously pouring into the nearly lifeless body. Notably, this Abyssal Devils body was not large, measuring only about two to three meters, but its body was like an unfathomable abyss that no amount of energy could fill; endless energy was absorbed without a sign of stopping. Song Chi seemed unconcerned about this, for the moment the Emperor Ruins Source Stone was cut open, he had immediately activated the Enslavement Medal and the Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring components. Following the projection of two red beams from the warship, they entered the body of the Abyss Demon that was beginning to regain its vitality. After a few moments, there was no reaction from the Abyss Demon or the two components, and Song Chi knew that the enslavement attempt had failed. He didnt give up, quickly trying a second attempt, but it also failed. Song Chi didnt rush to try a third time; instead, he shifted his thoughts and activated another Master-Servant Contract component. Full of expectation, yet it brought him no good news either; the Master-Servant Contract also failed. With a furrowed brow, Song Chi remained silent. The Enslavement Medal, Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring, and Master-Servant Contract were activated in succession again. Failure, failure, failure! Whew! Steadying his breath, Song Chi calmed down; this time, he shifted his attention away from these three components and instead peered through the holographic exterior view of the warship, looking towards the Ruin Market Firmament. With a casual glance, he caused all the energy flow within the entire Zhu Tian Ruins Market to come to a halt. Under this change, the Sixth Rank Abyss Devils process of devouring energy abruptly stopped. However, this was not the end; Song Chis mind made another turn. Immediately after, the energy in the Ruins Market space began to reverse. What does reverse mean? At this moment, the energy that the Sixth Rank Abyss Devil had just absorbed began to surge back out of its body, and whats more, even more of its original remaining force of flesh and blood were dissipating. Seemingly sensing this unfavorable situation for itself, the body of the Sixth Rank Abyss Devil began to actively close itself off, trying to prevent the already scarce energy within its body from leaking away. But could Song Chi possibly let it have its way? As the Lord of the Ruins Market, and with the Power Of Domination upon him, within this Ruins Market Secret Realm, he was invincible. No matter how the Abyss Devil attempted to close its flesh, it could not stop this process, only succeeding in slowing down the rate at which the energy was dissipating by just a bit. Song Chi had a simple reason for doing this; since this Abyss Devil was still unable to be enslaved in its current state, he let it continue to weaken. If that still didnt work, then he would attempt it at the brink of death. If that still didnt pan out, then there was no helping it; he would just squander a Sixth Rank creature. Being the master of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, one Sixth Rank creature was nothing but a small loss to him. As the life breath of the Abyss Devil declined drastically again, Song Chi began to let the three components continue trying to enslave and establish a contract. However, the Abyss Devil was truly terrifying, and even so, all attempts still failed. Is this the innate Talent Gift of an individual from an Overlord Level Civilization? Indeed terrifying... Muttering to himself, Song Chi still couldnt give up. The Abyss Devil could serve as an entire legion, and such an opportunity was rare; he had to make one last attempt. Then lets see if you can still resist at the brink of death! While muttering, the energy reversal speed in the Ruins Market Secret Realm accelerated further, and the Life Energy within the Sixth Rank Abyss Devil was rapidly draining away. Dozens of seconds later, the life fluctuations emitted by the Abyss Devil had weakened to an extreme, but under Song Chis Double Pupils, it was far from the case; the loss of Life Energy was still ongoing. Because under his Double Pupils, he could see the Life Fire in the brain of the Abyss Devil was still vigorous. Naturally, he trusted the Power of Double Pupils more. Under the continuous spillage of energy, the Life Fire deep within its brain finally began to dim. Until a certain moment, Song Chis eyes suddenly sharpened. Now is the time! Thinking this, the [Enslavement Medal], [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring], and [Master-Servant Contract] three components were activated simultaneously, and three streaks of red light subsequently entered the body of the Abyss Devil which had weakened to the extreme. Time passed, every second seeming especially prolonged. Finally, Song Chi suddenly opened his eyes, a rich purple emerging in them. Just now, one of the three components had shown signs of activity. He merely transferred a Divided Spirit, and confirmed that it had indeed achieved the enslavement of the Sixth Rank Abyss Devil. Having confirmed this, he immediately lifted the restrictions on the energy within the Ruins Market Secret Realm, but at this moment, the Abyss Devil seemed to have completely lost the ability to absorb external energy and repair itself. In response to this, Song Chi urgently summoned the Flame Giant, had it quickly carry the Abyss Devil back to the warship, and then immediately placed it into the [Life System Medical Repair Pod]. Being weak and on the verge of death, the [Life System Medical Repair Pod] had a very good effect on recovery, and Song Chi believed that as long as this Sixth Rank Abyss Devil wasnt instantly dead, there was a high probability of saving it. However, this could not be guaranteed, and he could only pray silently. The Abyss Devil had its uses, and he sincerely hoped that it could hold on. Thinking this, his gaze shifted and fell on the [Master-Servant Contract] component; it was this component that had completed the enslavement of the Abyss Devil. Chapter 856 - 856 448 Torch Ancestral Court ?Chapter 856: Chapter 448: Torch Ancestral Court Chapter 856: Chapter 448: Torch Ancestral Court [Spirit Beast Secret Realm], Corrosive Flame Mountain Range. Buzz! Suddenly, a vast space array appeared, encompassing a huge area. After subtle space fluctuations, the entire Corrosive Flame Mountain Range seemed to fall into eternal darkness. Hiss! Before long, a piercing hissing sound came from the depths of the Corrosive Flame Mountain Range. Peering through the darkness, one could faintly make out an astonishingly long Black Snake shooting up into the sky. Sizzle! Green Poison Flames continuously spilled from the surface of its body, causing the surrounding void to show clear signs of distortion, seemingly unable to withstand the burning of these flames. This Black Snake was known as the [Poison Flame Black Python], and as one of the few Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts in the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, it had long been revered throughout the Corrosive Flame Mountain Range and its vast surrounding areas. However, todays sudden change was clearly targeted at it. Before the [Poison Flame Black Python] could continue eroding the Space Array with its vast Green Poison Flames in the Vault of Heaven, multiple figures suddenly streaked out from the periphery of the Corrosive Flame Mountain Range. A One-Eyed Giant Fiend, Flame Giant, and an Abyss Demon with a spiral horn on its head C three Sixth Rank entities charged directly towards the [Poison Flame Black Python] above the Vault of Heaven. Sensing the Life Breath of the three, which was no weaker than its own, the [Poison Flame Black Python] flicked its tongue rapidly. The next second, surges of Green Poison Flames erupted from its body, attempting to engulf the Flame Giant below. As a Sixth Rank Exotic Beast, the [Poison Flame Black Python] was highly intelligent. It knew it stood no chance against three opponents and thus hoped to use its Green Poison Flames to delay the enemies as much as possible, while it attempted to break the Space Array above. From the brief corrosion by the Green Poison Flames, it was clear that the array sealing this space wasnt too strong; a few full-strength attacks might be enough to break through. However, Song Chi, who was hiding in a corner of the enclosed space, would clearly not agree. With a single thought, the [Divine Binding Chains] components on his warship, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, were activated. Several bloodstained chains streaked out from the depths of the void, and before the [Poison Flame Black Python] could react, they were already tightly coiling around its body. As the intense sizzling noise echoed again, the Poison Flame Black Python tried to corrode the chains with its innate Poison Flames. However, the chains tainted with unknown Divine Blood, and with a Divine Belief Master of the Starry Sea not weaker than the Poison Flame Black Python itself, wouldnt be eroded easily. In the time it took for this exchange, the Flame Giant and the others had already drawn close below. The spread of Green Poison Flames was not weak in Might and carried a violent toxin; even a Sixth Rank Species would find it troublesome upon contact. But the Flame Giant was different. Being a natural scion of flames, it had a strong command over Fire Attribute Energy and Laws. The innate Poison Flames of the Poison Flame Black Python, despite being somewhat special, were still within the scope of Fire Energy. Therefore, the result was that the Flame Giant, with minimal sacrifice, led the One-Eyed Giant Fiend and the Abyss Demon through the layer of Green Poison Flames. There was no need to elaborate on what happened next; even though the [Poison Flame Black Python] was an exotic serpent with formidable Combat Power, it stood no chance while restrained and attacked by three peers, especially with an Abyss Demon adept in mind manipulation. Before long, this overlord of the Spirit Beast Secret Realm was completely Enslaved by the Abyss Demon. After the enslavement was completed, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong also voluntarily appeared from the void. Looking at the [Poison Flame Black Python], Song Chi nodded in satisfaction. With it included, the number of Enslaved Species under the Abyss Devil Races command exceeded twenty, including ten Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe members, ten Fifth Rank Exotic Beasts from the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, and now this Poison Flame Black Python. His gaze swept over a red Component on one side, which was the one that had been used to lay down the Spatial Blockade. It was temporarily borrowed from Ru Zu by Song Chi for the purpose of enslaving Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts. The [Starry Sky Monitor] on his grandfathers flagship, the Furious Battle Mad Lion, after all, was only an Orange Component and not capable of sealing a Sixth Rank Exotic Beast. A cooldown time of ten days? Then I can only wait for ten days before returning... The Spirit Beast Secret Realm contained more than a handful of Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts; Song Chi naturally wouldnt be satisfied with just one [Poison Flame Black Python]. However, things dont always go as planned. What Song Chi was met with first was a summoning notice from his family. The final battle was about to begin! Taking advantage of the fleets assembly, he returned to Dragon Spine Continent for a brief time, re-borrowing the Tri-Eyed Spirit Control Ring to safely remove the red sealing component borrowed from Ru Zu and promptly returned it. Having done this, Song Chi began to carefully consider the preparations he needed to make. The Great Battle is coming too fast. I only enslaved one Poison Flame Black Python. I didnt anticipate that at all, but I hope it will be useful! Besides, all components on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong are now fully Buffered, and the Warship is in its peak condition. Thats nothing to worry about... Its just on the Land side. Thinking, he quickly opened the Land communication channel. At this moment, his grandparents, parents, uncles, and others were all there, including siblings such as Song Ting and Song Lin. After using a strand of Purple Top Rank Upgrade Fire Source, Song Lin, with the accumulation of more than thirty years, had only recently officially advanced to the Cruiser level, which was indeed good news. Song Chi naturally didnt pay attention to this. After opening the communication channel, he quickly said: I have a number of Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank Level Enslaved Species here. If your Warships have the proper Enslavement Components to meet the conditions, you can come and take one of the Enslaved Species from me. This should enhance your safety in what comes next. Chapter 857 - 857 448 Torch Ancestral Court_2 ?Chapter 857: Chapter 448: Torch Ancestral Court_2 Chapter 857: Chapter 448: Torch Ancestral Court_2 Song Chis sudden interjection truly gave everyone in the group chat a start. They were shocked by his bold move. These were Fourth and Fifth Rank Level enslaved species, and wasnt each one starting at several hundred to a thousand Golden Merit points in the Family Merit Hall? Although due to the prolonged development war, the value of high-rank enslaved species has somewhat decreased due to their abundance on the market, it was merely by about ten to twenty percent C after all, Fourth Rank and above species were never going to be as common as cabbages. In the end, Song Chi gave his grandfather a Fifth Rank Robber Star Race creature, his grandmother, uncle and aunt, and another uncle and aunt each received one Forth Rank Robber Star creature; as for Song Qi and Song Lin and others, there was nothing that could be done for them as they all still possessed Blue Torch Seeds and couldnt strengthen the enslavement components to Fourth Rank. On the other hand, for his father, mother, and Song Ting, Song Chi took out one Fifth Rank Silver Apple each, evolving three strands of Orange Top Rank Quality Upgrading Fire Source, enabling all of them to possess an Orange Torch Seed and also gave each of them a Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe creature. On top of that, he also took out a batch of Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin and some Titanium Crystals, enabling them to strengthen their flagship components to Fifth Rank as much as possible. Speaking of the Fifth Rank Silver Apples, these had been accumulated by Song Chi over the years. During those more than thirty years, the Fifth Rank Silver Apple Mother Tree was not idle; under continuous acceleration in the Secret Realm, it produced several batches of Fifth Rank Silver Apples. With the help of these Fifth Rank Silver Apples, there are currently no Purple Components left on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, all of them had been evolved into Orange Quality. Including the Intermediate Rank Immortal Domain Spirit Earth obtained from the Cultivation Secret Realm, it has now evolved into the Higher Grade Orange Quality Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, providing a higher boost to the growth and transplantation of various plants. If there are enough Sixth Rank Silver Apples later, Song Chi would even evolve it into Top Rank Immortal Domain Spirit Soil. As for those excess Fifth Rank Silver Apples, he kept all of them, so if he encounters any supreme Purple Components later, he can elevate their Quality all the way up. After doing all this, he felt much more at ease, knowing that after such preparations, his family members should be much safer. As for Shen Youran, after a careful discussion in the Ruins Market with Song Chi, who originally wanted to give her several Fifth Rank Heavenly Star Tribe creatures or exotic beasts, she declined. Shen Youran explained that, over the years, she had also earned quite a bit of extra money in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and used these resources to purchase numerous high-tier enslaved species. ... Outside the Robber Star Floating Land, several super-sized medium-distance Teleportation Star Gates stood tall in space. Intense spatial fluctuations swept through repeatedly, as fleet after fleet was teleported to a kingdom fleet assembly point merely thousands of light-years away from the Robber Star Floating Land. Recovering from a slight dizziness, Song Chis gaze instinctively turned toward the front end of the battleship. Not just Song Chi, but nearly all the captains of warships who teleported here for the first time would instinctively be drawn to the super continent in the distance. Robber Star Floating Land, a Seventh Level life-type Floating Land, is over twelve thousand light-years long, eight thousand light-years wide, and has always been located at the very center of the once mighty Robber Star Civilization territory. Decades have passed, and this Floating Land has rapidly completed its transformation from a major rear base to a bridgehead. Coupled with the fact that the remaining high-level combat power of the Robber Star Civilization hasnt given up on this Floating Land, it has been mutually acknowledged by both sides as the ultimate decisive location. Withdrawing his gaze from the Robber Star Floating Land and after the initial surprise, Song Chi recovered sooner than many others C after all, he had witnessed a Floating Land of the same rank before. Moreover, strictly speaking, the Sneer Dragon Floating Land belonging to the Zhangsun Family of the Sheng Tang Dynasty is even more expansive than this Robber Star Floating Land. Time moved on to several days later; after continuous teleportation, the kingdoms three fleets were finally fully assembled. The encrypted channel of the Kingdom Fleet Command Centerthis is the highest command channel within the Yaohan Kingdom, and only those qualified to enter this channel are at least Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captains. Thats why, even though more than a billion starships have converged in this Star Domain, the number of people in the entire group chat barely exceeded two hundred. YaohanLiu Shu: In this decisive battle, all Fearless Ships will serve as the vanguard. Those who deliberately avoid combat will, after the battle, be taken to the Torch Ancestral Court for judgment! Beiqiong Shen Wei: The two Robber Star Clan Dominators will be intercepted by our Annihilation Starships, you need not worry about this. Dongli Xiao Changqing: As for the Fifth Rank or lower Robber Star Race, leave them to the Torch Ship Captains below. Transmit the order that all Captains must strike with all their might. Only by slaughtering a large number of Low-Middle Rank Robber Star Race in a short time can we significantly weaken the Floating Land Origin Core of this Robber Star Floating Land. This is also the key to our victory!! Yaohan Liu Shu: During the maintenance of the Floating Land Shield fractures, I will monitor the entire battlefield with one High Rank Component. The combat achievements of all the little guys below will be recorded. After the war ends, the top thirty forces on the hunter achievement leaderboard will be rewarded with a piece of land in the future public area of the Robber Star Race!! ... Throughout, only three people spoke in the channel, representing the Yaohan Liu Family, Beiqiong Shen Family, and Dongli Xiao Family. They are also the Annihilation Starship Captains backing the three families. In front of the three Annihilation Starship Captains, no one below dared to interject, not even the Ultimate Fearless Captains. Upon hearing the words Torch Ancestral Court, a shiver ran through all the Fearless Ship Captains. This term was well-known to all Torch Ship Captains in the Torch Human Civilization, and no one was ignorant of its existence. Thats because its the only place in the entire Torch Human Civilization where a Battleship or higher Torch Warship can be judged. In the entire Torch Human Civilization, there are only four Torch Ancestral Courts, each located at the core Star Domain of the Four Great Super Empires, possessing unquestionable authority. It is said that once taken to the Torch Ancestral Court, there are only two consequenceseither serve for a thousand years in the highest intensity civilization battlefield or be stripped of the Seed of Torch and reduced to an ordinary person. However, upon hearing what came next, everyones suspense was quickly relieved, especially when they heard about the Robber Star Floating Land land reward, many Fearless Captains eyes showed signs of joy. A piece of Seventh Level Floating Lands land is invaluable. If managed well, it can provide a continuous and massive amount of wealth. It might not be noticeable in a short period, but after some time, the power base will inevitably keep on increasing. Once the three Annihilation Starship Captains finished their briefing, all the Fearless Captains quickly exited the group chat. Song Family, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] encrypted group chat. Song Wujiang, upon returning, promptly convened the familys core exotic members into the group chat. He briefly repeated the words of the few Annihilation Starship Captains above, then solemnly said: Ding Bang, you must convey this later, all family members must give their all, killing as many of the Robber Star Race as possible. The Song Family is not weak now, and considering all the Sixth Rank powers in the entire Kingdom, there are barely less than a hundred in total. Competing for a spot in the top thirty is not without a chance! Yes! Song Dingbangs response was firm, not just him, everyone in the group chat at this moment felt a strong desire to try. Especially Song Xingru, at this moment in the main control room of the Purple Moon Chant battleship, the intense Fifth Rank Life Pressure she emitted was already shown. However, just then, Song Wujiangs gaze shifted, looking at Song Chis communication projection. Little Pool, especially you! Without waiting for Song Chi to respond, Song Wujiang continued: Also, go back to Dragon Spine Continent immediately now, taking as many Hellfire Mechs as the family has produced during this period. The more the better right now, Fourth Rank Level strong firepower Mechs, maybe the chance for the Song Family to compete for the top thirty spots will depend on this pile of Mechs. Yes, Grandson understands! Chapter 858 - 858 449 The Second Fearless Captain of the ?Chapter 858: Chapter 449: The Second Fearless Captain of the Song Family Chapter 858: Chapter 449: The Second Fearless Captain of the Song Family Song Chi acted swiftly; upon receiving the news, he almost immediately returned to the Dragon Spine Continent. Of course, before doing so, he first left a spatial anchor point from the warship in the outer starry sky. A few hours later, through relentless effort, he managed to transport nearly ten thousand units of Hellfire Mechs recently produced by the family to his location. Anyone else would have found such a feat impossible. After all, each Hellfire Mech was at least a hundred meters tall, and the shrinking components required cooldown time. However, Song Chi could use the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to transport large quantities of the mechs in a single trip. When Song Chi successfully delivered all the Hellfire Mechs, Song Dingbang and several others were taken aback. But more than that, they were elated. With nearly ten thousand units of Hellfire Mechs, the familys subsequent battle achievements would undoubtedly improve significantly. The fleet group lingered in the starry sky for several more days. Three days later, the order to advance was finally issued, and the packed formation of ships surged madly toward the Robber Star Floating Land ahead. The movements of these warships were identical to before, proceeding in coordinated groups as part of their fleet clusters. The main command had evidently exercised thoughtful planning, ensuring that all fleets retained their original joint formations. After decades of joint combat, these groups were already proficient in their coordination. To abruptly split them now would do more harm than good, potentially weakening the combat power of the fleet group as a whole. The Song Family Fleet remained integrated within the Stark-Chenxing Principality United Fleet. All Sixth Rank Fearless Ships were still present in the fleet. However, just as orders were about to be relayed from the three Star-Annihilating Ships, a wave of commotion suddenly erupted on the Song Familys end. A Zhulu Warship powered by Heavenly Vein abruptly opened its cabin doors, and a figure shot out from it like a flash. From a distance, Song Chi used the power of his double pupils to immediately capture this figure in focus. This was why his eyes widened and a wave of delight washed over him. The Prime Ancestorits actually the Prime Ancestor!! Moments after this realization, the Song familys communication channels erupted with excited voices. Its the Prime Ancestor! Haha, I knew it! How could the Prime Ancestor possibly fail to ascend? The Immovable Ming King is without a doubt our familys most formidable battleship. Could you phrase that better? Its far more than just a battleship. Yes, yes! If Im sensing this right, the Prime Ancestor has advanced to the Sixth Rank. Haha, the Song Family now has a second Fearless Ship! ... As if in response to the overwhelming enthusiasm of the Song family members, the moment Song Shiyuan leapt from the cabin of the Zhulu Warship, a dark glow emanated from the center of his brow. Instantly, the Immovable Ming King in its miniature form was summoned forth. Under the dazzling radiance, the Immovable Ming King rapidly expanded. Finally, it transformed into a Fearless Ship over 100,000 meters in length. As expected... In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong control room, Song Chi silently affirmed his expectations. *To be honest, he wasnt surprised by this outcome. Previously, he had deliberately handed over the Fifth Rank Moon Spring to the elders, expressing his desire for the Prime Ancestor to use it. The elder smiled and declined, leading him to conclude that the Prime Ancestor had already succeeded in ascending.* ... [Dinghai Dragon Steed]Encrypted Chat: Song Wujiang: Not bad. Hasnt it been less than fifty years, and Guidance Technique has already broken through to Level 60? Song Xingru: Lets see the Stark Family flaunt their smugness now!! *Everyone wholeheartedly agreed with Song Xingru. During previous distributions, the Stark Family had relied on their two Fearless Captains to secure additional benefits. While the number wasnt large, it still made the other families uncomfortable.* *The Chenxing Family was the only exception, as they also had two Fearless Captains. The Stark Family had never dared to encroach upon their gains.* Now that we too have two Fearless Captains, the Song Family is destined to claim a larger share of the spoils in the future. Song Shiyuan: I was lucky. The effect of that Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit was extraordinary. Pairing it with a 50,000-year-old Deep Sea Clam Pearl and a Super-level Body Refining Potion only barely allowed me to ascend. Song Dingbang: What matters is that youve ascended, and just in time for this decisive battle. Heaven is truly watching over the Song Family!! ... While the Song familys various chat groups were brimming with excitement, the other families within the joint fleet had very different reactions. Song Shiyuan... So my gut feeling was correct. This old fox couldnt possibly fail his ascent. The peak combat power of his ship is something Ill never forget. It might rival the ultimate battleships of the Immortal Clans! The Song Family has hidden their cards well. In just a few hundred years, theyve produced two Fearless Captains! *The Eagle Family, in particular, felt the pressure. As the gap between their faction and the others from the principality widened, they faced increasing internal discord and stagnation.* *Outwardly, they barely maintained the pretense of balance with the other families. In truth, their efforts to compete were far from sufficient. Their advanced Mobile Warstar, though impressive, could never replace a living, breathing Fearless Captain.* *This was evident at the latest high council meeting, where representatives from all the other families were personally presentexcept for the Eagle Family.* *The Eagle Family had no knowledge of the meetings agenda, and the other families tacitly chose to remain silent. It was a blatant display of exclusion. The Eagle Familys Battleship Captains couldnt ignore the humiliation.* *Yet, even under such circumstances, there seemed to be no solution. None of the three factions within the Eagle Family were willing to compromise, as each was backed by bottomless depths of vested interests. Anyone who yielded would face destruction.* Compared to all this internal strife, time was both a curse and a blessing. As the years passed, one of the Battleship Captains aligned with the Supporters faction was nearing the end of his life.* If he failed to ascend to the Sixth Rank within a century, the Supporters would lose their captain entirely. The balance would shatter, potentially bringing the Eagle Family back on track.* *The power struggles within the Eagle Family were no secret. Most from the other families were aware of them, with some even mockingly amused.* *The current state of affairswar bringing exponential gains to the principalitiesmeant that once the conflict ended, everyone else would pull far ahead, leaving the Eagle Family further behind.* *Even if they resolved their internal schisms and ascended at least one member to the rank of Fearless Captain mid-war, it was too late. They lacked the time and resources to stake their claim in this era of massive gains.* ... From the deep expanse of the Robber Star Floating Land, the scene unfolding outside was breathtaking. Everywhere one looked, warships emerged from every direction, forming an overwhelming black tide. For the Robber Star Race defenders, a primal feeling of terror tightened within their cores. Before long, two Seventh Rank Robber Star Clan Dominators appeared in response to the attack. These creatures, who considered themselves divine entities in the Shattered Starry Sea, radiated unmatched aura as they stood silently in the heavens. Endless laws reflected around them. *The source laws they displayed were in no way lesser than those of the Primordial Secret Realm.* They resembled mobile miniature realms, and as soon as they arrived, they naturally became the focal point of all living beings present. In comparison, the presence of Yaohan Kingdoms Star-Annihilating Captains was faint and negligible. Without their Star-Annihilating Ships, they might have been completely overlooked. *But that wasnt a fair comparison. A Star-Annihilating Captains true power lay within their ship. To judge them without it was unreasonable.* Seemingly sensing that the gathered fleets were different from previous probing attempts, the two Robber Star Clan Dominators raised their arms. Extremely dark starlight condensed in the center of their palms. In an instant, two nearly solidified micro Death Robber Stars took shape, pushed outside the Floating Land Shield by their ancient, dark-red, sinewy limbs. The murky starlight of the Death Robber Stars spread outward, coloring everything with despair. The overwhelming might they containedremnants of the Multiverse Erawas impossible to quantify. Even though the Domination-ranked Robber Stars could only unleash a fraction of their full power, the space under the ominous glow began collapsing entirely. *Buzz, buzz, buzz!* The collapsing space accompanied the dying starlight, spreading relentlessly toward the advancing Torch Fleet Group. Yet, not a single Torch warship hesitated or slowed downthey charged forward without fear. *Why? Because commanding orders had resounded in their ears, instructing everyone to hold firm.* Just then, a brilliant golden light burst forth from a Star-Annihilating Ship positioned to the right. The glow felt as if it stood in total opposition to the Death Robber Stars dark radiance. *Wherever the dying starlight erased space, the golden radiance restored it, locking it intact.* The source of the golden brilliance was a Holy Sanctuary Component aboard Dongli Xiaos Star-Annihilating Shipa Level 80 Gold Component enhanced to perfection. **Spatial Boundary Stone, Level 80** **Quality:** Gold **Feature:** Boundary Fixation **Feature 2:** Space Resistance +9200 **Feature 3:** Void Condensation Domain ... Among those most familiar with the Robber Star Races capabilities were certainly the Yaohan Kingdoms higher-ups. As the hallmark Divine Skill of the Robber Star Race, the power of the Death Robber Star was something no Star-Annihilating Captain would be unprepared to face. *The Spatial Boundary Stone was proof of just that preparation.* Effortlessly neutralizing the Dominators large-scale attack was something the Robber Star Dominators had never anticipated. At that moment, the bows of three Star-Annihilating Ships simultaneously lit up, as three Star-Annihilating Cannons were activated in unison. *Judging by their appearance, they were clearly preparing to use the devastating firepower of their ships to erode the Floating Land Shield surrounding the Robber Star Floating Land.* The Robber Star Dominators within the Floating Land naturally wouldnt permit this. Seeing their Death Robber Stars space-collapse effect nullified, they immediately changed tactics. *Swish! Swish!* Once again, the two micro Death Robber Stars were at play. This time, however, they no longer passively radiated starlight. Instead, propelled by the full force of the Dominators mighty arms, the stars rocketed beyond the Floating Land Shield. The captains, having witnessed the horrifying destructive power caused by the explosion of just one Death Robber Star in the past, found themselves holding their breaths instinctively. *It was easy to imagine the catastrophic damage these solidified Death Robber Stars might wreak if they detonated within their warship formations.* Trying the same trick again? What a joke! From the main control room of the Sealing Wolf Residence Star-Annihilating Ship, a cold laugh rang out. *The earlier ambush had cost them dearlyseveral Fearless Ships had been annihilated in the blast radius of this exact tactic.* *But this time, things would be different.* PS: Asking for votes!!! Chapter 859 - 859 450 Sky Pillar Ying Family Takes Action · ?Chapter 859: Chapter 450: Sky Pillar Ying Family Takes Action Emperor Yings Twelve Metal Figures of Dharma Body Chapter 859: Chapter 450: Sky Pillar Ying Family Takes Action Emperor Yings Twelve Metal Figures of Dharma Body Ang ang ang! Following closely after the three Star-Annihilating Starships, over two hundred Fearless Ships now were filled with a deafening dragon roar in the control rooms. Lifting their eyes, they could distinctly see above the [Sealing Wolf Residence] Starship, an Eastern True Dragon with silver scales, its body no less lengthy than the Star-Annihilating Ships, emerging suddenly. Upon witnessing this scene, the numerous Fearless Captains, along with arguably millions of other Torch Ship Captains farther behind, all widened their eyes in utter shock. This was not a fictitious dragon condensed from the Origin Law, but a genuine, Domination Level Starry Sea true dragon. Inside the control room of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi felt equally disturbed. However, before he could ponder further, the high-level family communication channel was already abuzz with Clan Elders starting to discuss. Has Yaohan Liu Familys Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon been released so soon? Its said that this Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon stepped into the Dominator Rank thousands of years ago. It was discovered originally with a dragon egg, which belonged to a newly Eighth Rank Silver-Scaled Chi Dragons lineage that ancestors of the Yaohan Liu Family had fortuitously obtained, and was nurtured and brought into existence over millennia. Hearing the words Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon, various information about it automatically surfaced in Song Chis mind. Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon, one of the purist blood true dragons in the eastern region of Starry Sea, ranked high due to its unmatched talents in both space and ice attributes, and is one of the top creatures in the Shattered Starry Sea. While he was pondering, many thoughts in his mind abruptly stalled, and his gaze shifted forward. Above [Sealing Wolf Residence] Star-Annihilating Ship, after showing its full majestic form, the Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon quickly responded, with vast amounts of perfection-tier Space Laws converging in its mouth; soon, a rapidly compressing space sphere hundreds of kilometers in diameter coalesced. Enormous Power of Domination swirled around the nose and mouth of the Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon. Accompanying a powerful blast, this pitch-black space sphere whooshed out, a space-collapse trail blazing in its wake. This pitch-black sphere of space laws shot out at incredibly high speed, soon colliding head-on with two tiny Death Robber Stars. On one side, several low-rank Torch Warships had already preemptively activated the defensive features of their warship armor; this was a genuine Dominator-level confrontation, and even the lower-rank warships, despite being further from the forefront of battle, dared not be negligent. However, to everyones surprise, terrifying explosions, space rifts, or collapses didnt occur. When the situation at the center of the battlefield became clear, Song Chis eyes sharply focused. After colliding with the two tiny Death Robber Stars, the stars did indeed explode, yet their explosive might was entirely sealed within a special dimensional space visible to the naked eye, along with the radiance of Death Robber Stars, space rifts, and collapses, all securely confined. And this special dimensional space was precisely what had formed from the sphere of space laws previously unleashed by the Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon. Could this be... the Silver-Scaled Chi Dragons signature Divine Skill C Chi Dragon Dimensional Space? Muttering to himself, Song Chis eyes flickered. He had a certain understanding of this signature secret technique of the Yaohan Liu Familys Royal family from family records and network information, though previously, it was all hearsay; witnessing it firsthand now was truly astonishing. Regrettably, his own family did not possess such secret techniques. As another space-oriented secret technique, the most formidable in his family was probably the Void Handprint from the fragmented Heritage Stele, but he hadnt yet managed to comprehend it. Suddenly, the situation changed again; under the full power self-destruction of the two tiny Death Robber Stars, even though the Chi Dragon Dimensional Space was stable, it still couldnt bear the strain and after holding up for several seconds, the dimensional space ultimately collapsed. Ang ang ang! Without the restrictions of the dimensional space, the remaining might of the Death Robber Stars light and space collapse swept across the sky again, heading straight for the three Star-Annihilating Ships that were hit first. Yet, after having been weakened by the consumption in the Chi Dragon Dimensional Space, the self-destruction of the two tiny Death Robber Stars had lessened significantly. Under the three layers of domain spaces successively activated by the three Star-Annihilating Ships, the remnants of the explosion dissipated eventually. Within the Robber Star Floating Land Shield, two Robber Star Clan Dominators intended to strike a third time, but the Kingdoms three Star-Annihilating Ships did not intend to give them another chance. High-quality Escaping Space Components were activated on all three Star-Annihilating Ships, and in the next second, all three appeared just outside the Robber Star Floating Shield, no more than a million meters apart. But it hadnt ended yet; taking advantage of the brief pause before the two Robber Star Clan Dominators could strike again, the just energy-charged Star-Annihilating Cannons at the front of the three ships suddenly fired. Shoo shoo shoo! Three beams of astonishingly large diameter pierced through, crucially targeting a pre-arranged point of convergence. Ang ang ang! Extreme temperatures and annihilative forces intertwined, and including the Gold Star Annihilator Cannon mounted on the Dongli Xiao Familys Star-Annihilating Ship which held notable Shield Breaker attributes, under the intense firing of these three, the Robber Star Floating Lands Floating Land Shield violently trembled. Numerous space ripples covered much of the shield screen, yet even so, the expressions of the three heads of the Kingdom aboard the three Star-Annihilating Ships still did not look good. Under the full targeted attack of the three Gold Star-Annihilating Cannons, the Robber Star Floating Lands Floating Land Shield dimmed quite a bit, but was far from reaching the point of showing cracks. Chapter 860 - 860 450 Sky Pillar Ying Family Takes Action · ?Chapter 860: Chapter 450: Sky Pillar Ying Family Takes Action Emperor Yings Twelve Metal Figures of Dharma Body_2 Chapter 860: Chapter 450: Sky Pillar Ying Family Takes Action Emperor Yings Twelve Metal Figures of Dharma Body_2 This result was completely different from those of their previous several probes. No, this cant be right. How can the might be so strong? This is totally different from what we detected before! The voice of Beiqiong Shen, the first generation King of Beiqiong, had just transmitted from the left-side Beiqiong Shen Familys Star-Annihilating Starship when the voice from the Sealing Wolf Residence Star-Annihilating Warship followed closely. If this is the case, then all the subsequent plans are disrupted, unable to tear through the Floating Land Shield, everything that follows simply cannot be carried out! Simultaneously, on the right side, the Dongli Xiao Familys Star-Annihilating Starship also followed closely: Is it possible that the Eight-Armed Snake Demon is behind this... Before the voice finished, a vast and mighty power suddenly emerged from above. Looking up, even the three Star-Annihilating Starship Captains from the Yaohan Kingdom saw their pupils shrink sharply at this moment. Above the head, atop the Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon, endless golden light ripped apart the space, turning the pitch-black starry sky into a sea of golden light. Out of the astonishingly large spatial rift, a humanoid shadow made entirely of golden light slowly stepped out. The next second, the towering golden light figure suddenly slapped down with its palm. Gold, light, and space laws converged rapidly from the surrounding Starry Sea, ultimately forming a golden handprint, pressing down with the might capable of shattering the entire surrounding Starry Sea. A spatial rift, spatial collapse? At this moment, in front of this vertically descending golden handprint, these were all childs play. In Song Chis double-pupil vision, he only knew that wherever the golden handprint passed, everything turned into a silent void. Inside the Robber Star Floating Shield, the eyes of the two Dominators of the Robber Star Race that seemed to reflect the eternal light of the Death Robber Star also surged with boundless fear at this moment. The infinite Power Of Domination gathered around them, forming two starlight law giant hands that reached out of the Floating Land Shield to meet the golden handprint pressing down from above. However, this was merely a futile effort; under the unstoppable force of the golden handprint, the two starlight law giant hands shattered upon contact. Boom! The golden handprint landed on the Robber Star Floating Land Shield, and even with the Seventh Level Floating Land as its foundation, the Floating Land Shield seemed so fragile in the face of this golden handprint. After rapid changes in light and shadow, the Floating Land Shield looked as if it was about to completely shatter. At this moment, an angry roar came from the end of the Starry Sea to the north. Ying Chang, how dare you strike! As the angry voice fell, the golden figure in the sky above turned its gaze towards the deep northern starfields. It was you who made the first move!! The ancient voice came from the depths of the spatial rift behind the golden figure, but after that, it also withdrew all the might from the golden handprint below. As the golden handprint dissipated, the golden figure in the sky did not last long either, soon fading away slowly with the repaired spatial rift. It was only then that the entire starry sky returned to normal, but all the Torch Ship Captains and those within the Robber Star Floating Shield were unable to calm down for a long time. Just... Inside the main control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi wanted to ask something in the family group chat channel but was unsure of how to start. In the end, it was the over two-thousand-year-old Song Dingbang who broke the silence. If I didnt see it wrong, just now that should have been the Xian Qin Ying Clans core secret technique C Emperor Yings Twelve Golden Men Incarnation. Emperor Yings Twelve Golden Men Incarnation... Song Chi murmured to himself, and then a Clan Elder quickly asked: Elder, who is the person who performed it? Song Dingbang paused; although he had lived for over two thousand years and had heard quite a bit about the Immortal Qin Dynasty, he was not very clear about the Dominators and elders within the Ying Imperial Family. However, judging from the angry voice that had just resounded from the north: Ying Chang, this seems to be an Eighth Rank elder ancestor from the Ying Clan, whose status is notable even within the entire Ying Imperial Family! While everyone was discussing, a detached voice suddenly rang out. All captains, please line up and enter the Robber Star Floating Land in order, and keep the formation disciplined! Hearing this voice, Song Chi looked ahead, and then he saw the noticeable handprint-shaped gap on the shield of the Robber Star Floating Land far away. Clearly, the golden handprint previously cast by the twelve golden avatars of Emperor Ying, although retracted midway, had left a gap on the shield of the Robber Star Floating Land. With this gap, the subsequent fleets would be able to freely enter and exit the Floating Land. It could be seen that aside from the Mythical Mecha Giant transformed from the Sealing Wolf Residence Annihilation Starship, which remained outside to maintain the handprint gap, the other two Annihilation Starships and that Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon, including over two hundred Fearless Ships, had already entered the Robber Star Floating Land and were now engaging in battle with the Domination Level and Sixth Rank Robber Star Race. Seizing this opportunity, fleets in an orderly fashion surged into the Robber Star Floating Land under the command of the Sealing Wolf Residence Annihilation Starship; upon entering, these fleets would swiftly descend towards the surface of the Robber Star Floating Land, for the skies above were the domain of Dominators and Sixth Rank battlefields, where every additional second spent posed a great threat to their lives. The only task assigned to these fleets was to kill as many Low-Middle Rank Robber Star Race members as possible. The joint fleet of the Stark-Chenxing Duchy that Song Family belonged to entered the Robber Star Floating Land several hours later. After breaking through the Floating Land Shield, the fleet began to descend rapidly, heading to a region not yet reached by other fleets, and soon the battle against the Low-Middle Rank Robber Star Race commenced. Some informed captains were somewhat dissatisfied since the forces that entered the Floating Land earlier could gain hunting points first, naturally having a certain advantage in vying for the top thirty. However, Song Chi saw this differently. Just a few hours, not much of an impact in his opinion. According to his estimation, the battle over this Robber Star Floating Land would not end without lasting half a year or even several years; a Floating Land stretching over ten thousand light-years was no joke. The two Dominator Level Robber Star Clan leaders were also not so easy to kill. The region chosen by the Stark-Chenxing Duchy Joint Fleet was located on the eastern side of the Robber Star Floating Land, marked in the geomancy map issued by the kingdom as East-07 Zone. Although East-07 Zone was not the most densely populated area by Low-Middle Rank Robber Star Race, it was ranked quite high, and importantly, the area was not small, sufficient for the joint fleet to divide and conquer. Aware of the significance of the points leaderboard, the high-ranking officials of the fleet wasted no time, and once the areas of each house were preliminarily divided, the fleet split into seven, with each family taking their teams and rapidly scattering. Only the Eagle Family was still somewhat confused. With the three Battleship Captains Song Dingbang, Song Tianhao, Song Xingru, and Song Chis Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong leading, the Song Family Fleet divided into four and began a comprehensive cleanup of their designated areas. Song Chi led a fleet of nearly one hundred thousand Torch Warships, with fifteen Zhulu Warships among them, with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong taking the lead and rushing towards the nearest Robber Star Race city. As for the other fourteen Zhulu Warships, they paired up and each led a team to slightly smaller cities. Before departing, Song Chi left a piece of the Long-Range Communicator with each of the seven teams, ensuring real-time communication; he could jump to assist immediately if any of them encountered a crisis. ... The first target chosen by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was a medium-large sized Robber Star Race settlement city with a population of over a hundred million. Using the special energy detection feature of the Sky Patrol Radar from the Yang Concentric Medallion borrowed from White Snow Qing You, he knew that this city concealed a Fifth Rank Robber Star Race member and eight Fourth Rank ones. This force was not weak by any measure, enough to annihilate an ordinary Intermediate Civilization on its own. However, for the current Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, this was far from sufficient. The Flame Giant, One-Eyed Giant Fiend, Fire-breathing Flame Dragon, and two Fifth Rank Void Demonsthese Enslaved Species, once released, easily took care of the Fourth Rank and higher Robber Star Race members without the need for Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to act. As for the subsequent dealing with the Third Rank and lower Robber Star Race, it would be handled by a group of over ten thousand warships following behind the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Although this sizable family fleet of over ten thousand lacked Zhulu Warships and even Third Order Cruisers were less than a hundred in numberfar from the hundreds of Third Rank Robber Star Race in the city and under the influence of the Seventh Level Floating Lands Original Rules, this wouldve been a no-go for other fleets. But the Song Family was different; these Cruisers and some Escort Ships carried Hellfire Mechs, and with the support of these Fourth Rank Mechs, the fleet could well handle the cleanup on their own. This facilitated ample time for the cleanup operation of the Song Family Fleet, and continuing this way, Song Familys pace of accruing points would only become faster than the others. Chapter 861 - 861 451 Battle Results ?Chapter 861: Chapter 451: Battle Results Chapter 861: Chapter 451: Battle Results Just like that, Song Chi piloted the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, drifting freely between the large cities of the Robber Star Race. Time elapsed swiftly, and before long, two months had passed. During this period, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong visited more than twenty Robber Star Race cities. The number of Fourth Rank and above Robber Star Race members killed under the warships cannon fire and by the enslaved species surpassed two hundred, including nearly twenty of the Fifth Rank. Originally, there could have been more, but he allowed the Abyss Devil Races enslaved army to formally take shape by sparing dozens of Fourth and Fifth Rank Robber Star Race members. East-07 Zone, the very center of the Song Family territory. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong remained hidden in the void, as Song Chi silently gazed at the super city ahead. If you looked carefully, you could see that there were three warships beside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, specifically the familys three battleships. At this moment, the target of all four warships was directly aimed at the distant city. This was the largest city within the Song Familys territory, harboring over a billion Robber Star Race members, including more than a hundred of Fourth Rank and above high-ranking Robber Stars. Crucially, it contained a Sixth Rank Level Robber Star Race member. If it were the outer Starry Sea, Song Chi wouldnt be afraid. Along with several Fifth Rank clan elders from his family, hunting a Sixth Rank Species would not be difficult. However, the key was that this was inside a Seventh Level Floating Land. Under the enhancement of the Floating Lands Origin Rule, the strength of this Sixth Rank Robber Star Race approached the peak of the Sixth Rank, while the combat power of warships like the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the Purple Moon Chant was significantly weakened. This disparity between the two sides was not just a little. However, the Song family members had an advantage, which was the substantial number of enslaved species under their command, including two Sixth Rank Western Giant Dragons, Song Xingrus Fire Dragon Lizard, and Song Chis One-Eyed Giant Fiend and Flame Giant, totaling five Sixth Rank combat forces. As long as they could control that Robber Star Race, a collective assault would still be sufficient to obliterate it. Apart from the Flame Giant and One-Eyed Giant Fiend, Song Chi also possessed an Abyss Demon and a Poison Flame Black Python. He had his reasons for not actively counting them into his combat power. The Abyss Demon was simply one of the few commanders, suitable for directing the enslaved species in battle from behind. As for the Poison Flame Black Python, this Sixth Rank giant serpent had not even been summoned by Song Chi thus far, meaning up to this moment, he was the only one aware of the existence of this Sixth Rank giant serpent. Its not that he was unwilling to use it, but he had some other ideas in mind, particularly regarding the dominating forces above the battlefield. ... Lets follow this plan: I will first break through the citys Starlight Shield, then the Purple Moon Chant will restrain the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, and the rest of the attack will be up to you guys. Saying so, four warships alongside with more than a hundred Fourth-order Chasing Deer Ships appeared from the void. A hundred years ago, the number of Zhulu Warship Captains in the Song family was only a few dozen. However, with the emergence of the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component, a large number of Third Rank clan members dared to actively engage in enhancing Chasing Deer Ships, coupled with the significant gains from decades of war, leading to an increase of more than twenty Zhulu Warship Captains, a substantial growth. As hundreds of warships made their presence known, they immediately caught the attention of the distant super large Robber Star Race city, evident as the brightness of the Starlight Shield above the city began to gradually increase. Nevertheless, having already received a unified charging command, the Song Family Warships unleashed their fully charged Super Main Cannons. Hundreds of beams erupted, successively striking the Starlight Shield, and without any surprise, the shield above the city shattered. Without the protection of the Starlight Shield, the Robber Star Race members inside the city were struck with panic. Ultimately, those of Fourth Rank and above took the initiative, facing off the Song Family Warships, to buy time for the lower Rank Robber Star Race members in the super large city to escape, sparking an immediate battle. Song Chi, Song Xingru, and Song Dingbang took on the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race together, while Song Tianhao, commanding the flagship, led a group of family elders against those of the Fourth and Fifth Rank. Two battleships and one Zhulu Warship, along with the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, tacitly soared thousands of miles into the sky. They all understood that the upcoming battle, even the aftermath, might overwhelm ordinary Fourth Rank units, so it was better to stage the battlefield high in the sky. Song Xingru, known for her fiery temper, didnt wait for the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race to make a move and took the initiative to engage with the Purple Moon Chant. Bang! Bang! Bang! Between the collisions of steel and flesh, logically, the more advantaged warship did not gain any upper hand but instead had several fist imprints forcefully blasted onto its hull. The physical body of the Robber Star Race was not weak, plus with the Major Achievement Light Law enhancement, the Sixth Rank Silver Warship Armor on the Purple Moon Chant couldnt withstand it. However, Xingru was not truly reckless. As the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race charged again, she seized the moment to activate a red Binding Component on the Purple Moon Chant. Suddenly, multiple chains transformed from the Law of Fire burst out from the warship, and given the close distance and their swift emergence, despite the quick reaction of the Robber Star Race, it was still tightly bound by these Law chains. Quick!! Boom! Without needing a reminder from Song Xingru, the always vigilant Song Chi and Song Dingbang naturally did not miss this perfect opportunity. Chapter 862 - 862 451 Battle Results_2 ?Chapter 862: Chapter 451: Battle Results_2 Chapter 862: Chapter 451: Battle Results_2 Several guns on both warships fired simultaneously. Song Dingbangs flagship, having already activated the Super Main Cannons Attack Feature before, now only utilized the Attack Features of four Main Cannons. For a Sixth Rank Species, merely attacking with full force using Main Cannons was obviously not enough, fortunately, the firepower from Song Chis side was sufficient. Previously, he had only used the True Immortal Quantum Sword Light feature of the Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform and did not activate the Super Main Cannon. This time, not only did he activate the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings feature of the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits, but he also used 50 Points of Black Hole Energy, bestowing it with the Black Hole: Collapse effect, which is why he didnt dare to activate Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion at the same time. The explosive burst of a micro black hole was no joke, he feared it would impact the Purple Moon Chant. Whoosh whoosh! Accompanied by numerous attacks, violent explosions erupted from the body of the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race. Amidst which, its screams could faintly be heard. The space collapse effect generated by Song Chis cannon enveloped the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, and the collapsing space continuously tore at its flesh. However, due to the astonishingly strong spatial integrity on the Seventh Level Floating Land, and the fact that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was only Fourth Rank at present, the space collapse effect couldnt achieve full strength. Fortunately, the effectiveness of the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings was unaffected, and under the bombardment, nearly half of the life force within the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race was annihilated. Plus, Purple Moon Chant, having evacuated in time, contributed another round of cannon fire, which further depleted the life force of the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race. Under normal circumstances, the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race would have been gradually worn down to death by their assault, but in reality, the enemy did not play by the rules. Seeing its own condition weakening to such an extent, the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race seemed to realize its own fate, and it was because of this, it gathered all its energy to summon a Death Robber Star projection. The Death Robber Star Projection was not the focus; the crucial point was that under its control, the Death Robber Star Projection was rapidly expanding. Song Chi and the other two, well-acquainted with this scenario, exchanged looks. Then, their expressions became quite ugly. Clearly, the opponent was utilizing the Death Robber StarDestruction secret technique, aiming for mutual destruction. Mutual destruction was, of course, impossible. There were no other races present on the battlefield, and Song Chi and the others could use the Blink Device to leave, but what pained them was the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race itself. This was a Sixth Rank Speciesshould they leave a corpse, they could extract a drop of Sixth Rank Primordial Blood in the future. Primordial Blood of this Rank was rare in any force. Two esteemed ancestors, prepare to let the enslaved species under your command take action; your grandson has a way to stop it! Done speaking, Song Chi activated the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature. In the next instant, the entire timeline of the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race was frozen, including the Death Robber Star projection above its head, which also stopped expanding. The same issue remained; Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was currently only Fourth Rank and could not fully affect a Sixth Rank Species. Even if it could only cause a Time Stop for 5 seconds or even shorter, that would be enough. Flame Giant, One-Eyed Giant Fiend, Fire Dragon Lizard, Sixth Rank Holy Light Giant Dragon! Several Sixth Rank Enslaved Species swarmed forward, wielding weapons of Strange Objects that were either red or silver, and struck in succession. Before recovering from the Time Stop, the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race was first bombarded to death by several Sixth Rank Enslaved Species. Upon the death of the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, the Death Robber Star projection it summoned naturally dissipated as well. Good lad, not bad at all! What kind of component capability is this? Really quite useful!! In the group chat, Song Xingru chuckled. Looking at the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race corpse held in the hand of the Flame Giant ahead, she couldnt hide her exhilaration. As the frontier war progressed, the foundation of [Purple Moon Chant] now goes without saying; perhaps she wouldnt even need to wait for the end of the war to begin the promotion of her flagship. And this Sixth Rank Robber Star Race corpse can be refined into Sixth Rank Primordial Blood, which is urgently needed for the promotion of her flagship. ... As Song Chi and others combined their efforts to kill a Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, the intensity of the Sixth Rank creatures battlefield deep in space was equally astonishing. However, compared to the Fearless Ship fighting alone, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and [Immovable Ming King] had already killed two Sixth Rank Robber Star Races through joint combat. There was no helping it, even those warships that had signed temporary cooperation agreements could never fully trust each other, which meant their hunting speed was nowhere close to that of the Fearless Ships from the same clan. At that moment, a Domain Component mounted on [Dinghai Dragon Steed] was activated again, covering a new Sixth Rank Robber Star Race within its domain. Under special binding, [Immovable Ming King] was not the least bit suppressed by the domain; in fact, it was recognized as a friendly unit and received domain enhancement. With two against one and the suppression of the domain, the third Sixth Rank Robber Star Races situation was also dire. ... As for the battle deep in space, Song Chi and others did not pay attention. After clearing their designated area, they saw that the other families in the United Fleet were still far behind. Following a joint consultation, Song Chi and other senior members decided to break away from the United Fleet and went to clear the adjacent area on their own. If it were in the past, they would never have taken such a risk. However, the situation was different now. In order to compete for a spot in the top thirty, they had no choice but to do so. Luckily, Song Chi and the others owned several Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, so even if they really encountered danger, they still had the power to resist. Of course, the most crucial point was that Song Chi had the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] in hand. Should they really encounter a danger that the Sixth Rank Enslaved Species couldnt handle, they could entirely call upon the Ruin Market Projection for assistance. It was precisely because of this that Song Chi was particularly confident, and it was seeing his assured demeanor that Song Xingru, Song Dingbang, and Song Tianhao agreed to this operation. After some hesitation, Song Chi still disclosed the situation of the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] to the few elders, of course, without mentioning the words [Ruins Market Projection Rank] specifically but saying that he had the means to summon a Dominator Projection for temporary assistance. After all, they did not know if the Yaohan Kingdom, or say the Xian Qin Ying Family, was monitoring the battlefield closely. Brazenly mentioning [Ruins Market Projection Rank] posed a significant risk. However, Song Chi also emphasized that his method had severe limitations and could not be used unless absolutely necessary. Concerning this, apart from having to wait fifty years or consume a Silver Oddity for a recharge for each use of [Ruins Market Projection Rank], Song Chis heart was actually also somewhat reluctant to use it. If the Ruin Market Projection is summoned, it would inevitably attract the attention of several Immortal Clans of the Yaohan Kingdom and major families of the Immortal Qin Dynasty. If a particular Immortal Clan suddenly takes a whimsical decision and employs a high-quality tracking component, Song Chi truly fears his identity might be revealed. Although the probability is extremely low, Song Chi was not willing to gamble. He was very clear about the value of Zhu Tian Ruins Market; once exposed, drawing peoples covetousness was inevitable, and being cunningly seized was not impossible. Battleships and above from Torch Human Civilization cannot take action? Though this rule is one of the highest regulations of Torch Human Civilization, after all, it was jointly established by the Four Great Super Empires. But what if those who make a move to snatch it are people from the Four Great Imperial Royal Families? Would this rule still be effective? Not necessarily! Based on this, Song Chi did not wish to use the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] recklessly during this frontier war. Chapter 863 - 863 452 The Power of the Fully Automated ?Chapter 863: Chapter 452: The Power of the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism Chapter 863: Chapter 452: The Power of the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism Time passes, and half a year later. Three battleships, numerous Sixth Rank enslaved species, coupled with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and its fully-formed Abyss Demon with a legion of enslaved species, and supported by over ten thousand Hellfire Mechs. Relying on such a lineup, the Song Family has achieved remarkable results in these six months, both in terms of the areas cleared and the number of Robber Star Race killed, greatly surpassing other families in the United Fleet. In just half a year, they have single-handedly cleared the entire East-08 area adjacent to East-07 area, but behind these excellent achievements naturally also sparked a joint resistance from other families in the United Fleet. Although limited by the Floating Land Shield above and the monitoring of the entire battle situation by the Star-Annihilating Starship [Sealing Wolf Residence], no one dares to make a move, yet they subtly excluded the Song Family Fleet. Robber Star Floating Land, East-08 area, Song Family Fleet assembly point. Senior communication group chat: Song Xingru: Since they have deliberately excluded us, why should we stick around? Lets just go it alone! Song Dingbang: If only it were that simple. This is on a Seventh Level Floating Land. Once we encounter a large group of Robber Star Race, our million warships wouldnt even make a ripple! Song Tianhao: Contact Prime Ancestor, this matter is no small issue! ... After much discussion, Song Dingbang could only activate a special communication card left by Song Wujiang. Deep in the Vault of Heaven, two Fearless Ships of the Song family continued to battle jointly, when suddenly [Dinghai Dragon Steed] received a encrypted transmission. Soon, Song Wujiang told Song Shiyuan: Ding Bangs doing well, their achievements in recent months have far surpassed other families, but this also caused... Hearing this, Song Shiyuan quickly frowned: This is a bit troublesome, acting alone on this Robber Star Floating Land is not without dangers! Saying this, he shifted his gaze and looked back at Song Wujiang. Compared to him, Song Wujiang had a broader social circle and could think of more potential solutions in such situations. However, what Song Wujiang said next was somewhat surprising: They can only contact the Chenxing Clan for now. If the two families could act together, it would greatly enhance their safety! The Chenxing Clan? Song Shiyuan did not hide his puzzlement. However, Song Wujiang did not elaborate, merely saying casually: Its a long story, not suitable to discuss in detail right now. In any case, never underestimate that old fox Rosetta. If theres no major issue later, our two families might even have bigger cooperation. Who knows, this might be a crucial step for our Song Family to establish a future for ten thousand years! Song Shiyuan thoughtfully kept his doubts to himself, having many questions but chose not to voice them. Its not a good habit to be distracted in the midst of battle. ... Chenxing Clan? East-08 area, receiving the reply from the prime ancestor at that moment, the clan elders in the family were equally puzzled. Since its the prime ancestors command, lets try it. If there was no prior arrangement, the ancestor wouldnt issue such an order. As Song Dingbang said, the family elders in the chat channel calmed down, and a clan elder previously in charge of foreign affairs proactively reached out to the Chenxing Clan. As the head of foreign affairs, this clan elder had contact information of other four major families Zhulu Warship Captains on his special communication component. Just as Song Dingbang mentioned, it seems the prime ancestors of both families really had a special transaction. Within just a few minutes, the Chenxing Clan agreed to the alliance request of both families. Days later, the Chenxing Family Fleet, having left the United Fleet, successfully rendezvoused with the Song Family Fleet. Together they had over three million warships, a scale that provided fundamental self-defense capability. With the Chenxing Clan joining, the two family fleets continued clearing the surrounding areas at top speed without any hesitations. In a blink of an eye, two more months passed. That day, an astounding wail suddenly resonated across the entire Robber Star Floating Land from the Vault of Heaven. This startling noise alarmed all Torch Ship Captains on the Floating Land, including the Robber Star Race. However, the reactions of the two were starkly different. The Torch Ship Captains of Yaohan Kingdom felt more fear and a sense of unease, while the Robber Star Race, as if stimulated by something, began to emit copious amounts of steaming blood mist from their bodies, a sign of collective frenzied mutation. Song Family and Chenxing Clan united command fleet group chat: Marlon Chenxing: Based on the records from my Chenxing clan, that noise should be the wail of the Floating Land Primordial Will. Hearing the Chenxing clan battleship captains words, although the people of Song Family were puzzled as they hadnt heard about such a term, they didnt ignore it. Song Xingru: The wail of Floating Land Primordial Will? Whats that? Song Xingrus inquiry didnt surprise the people from Chenxing Clan. It was normal for the Song Family, which currently has only a three thousand-year legacy, to have gaps in heritage and documentary resources compared to the Chenxing Clan, which boasts over seven thousand years of inheritance. Only to hear Marlon Chenxing continue: The wail of Floating Land Primordial Will, also known as the final call of the Floating Land Primordial Will, occurs only when the Floating Land Origin Core of a Seventh Level or higher Floating Land is reduced to its extreme, and the primordial will is about to dissipate, serving as its last counterattack. Although this signifies that the original rules of this Robber Star Floating Land will significantly weaken soon, the darkest hour before dawn is often the most terrifying. Stimulated by the call of the Floating Land, the Robber Star Races, willing to pay any price, will mutate frenziedly, burning their own vitality, to deliver the heaviest blow to us invaders! Chapter 864 - 864 452 The Power of the Fully Automated ?Chapter 864: Chapter 452: The Power of the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism_2 Chapter 864: Chapter 452: The Power of the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism_2 Song Xingru: That... Song Xingru wanted to ask something else, but at that moment, almost simultaneously, both Song Dingbang and another Ultimate Battleship Captain from the Chenxing Clan had already begun speaking rapidly in the group chat. Be alert, a large number of High Rank Robber Star Race are heading our way, including at least four Sixth Rank, forty Fifth Rank, and close to 600 Fourth Rank Robber Star Race. Upon hearing this, a shock ran through the executives of both families in the group chat. Such a scale of High Rank Robber Star Race, once they break into the fleet and start a massacre, would result in incalculable losses for the ordinary members of both families. Of course, it wouldnt be a problem for these executives to escape; a single jump would allow them to easily get away. But the ordinary members of their families couldnt do the same, and to neglect them and suffer heavy casualties would put both families at risk of a break in their lineage in the future. With this in mind, the executives of both families responded in perfect unison. Song Dingbang: So, lets each handle two of the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race. As for the Fifth Rank and Fourth Rank Robber Star Race, let us have our subordinates coordinate their efforts to block them, shall we? Agreed! ... Song Family senior executives communication channel: Song Dingbang: Order them immediately to organize the family fleet to retreat in batches. Remember, we mustnt panic! Additionally, Tian Hao, Xingru, and I will handle the two Sixth Rank Robber Star Race. Little Pool, you do your best to hold off those Fifth Rank Robber Star Race. Song Chi: Grandson can hold off one Sixth Rank on his own... Song Chi hadnt finished speaking when Song Dingbang interrupted him. Little Pool, follow orders. With the presence of three Sixth Rank Enslaved Species and our three battleships combined, we can stop the two Sixth Rank Robber Star Race. But its different for you; you have a Sixth Rank Abyss Demon at your command. You need to direct it and the Enslavement Army to block as many of the Fifth Rank Robber Star Race as possible. With more than 40 of the Fifth Rank Robber Star Race, aside from you, there arent many in the family capable of dealing with the frenzied Fifth Rank. Your mission is of great importance! Song Chi: Grandson understands! Under Song Dingbangs orders, the familys million-strong battle fleet began to retreat in an organized fashion. However, besides the Zhulu Warships and battleships, there remained thousands of Hellfire Mechs on the battlefield, not all belonging to the Song Family; the Chenxing Clan also had quite a few. Not just Song Chi had originally obtained the complete Hellfire Mech manufacturing blueprints; Ansewei had also handed the blueprints over to the family, and with the Chenxing Clans foundation, they naturally developed the Hellfire Mech. Although the Hellfire Mechs from both families looked somewhat different, their performance was more or less the same. According to information shared between the two families, the Song Family brought with them over 14,000 Hellfire Mechs into the Robber Star Floating Land, the Chenxing Clan had slightly fewer, just over 8,000. But the Hellfire Mechs that were currently there amounted to only about 5,000, plus the 1,000 each left for the retreating fleets, in total around 7,000 mechsnot even a third of what was brought initially. The reason, of course, was the consumption due to nearly a year of war. Take the Song Family, for example, in the past year since entering the Robber Star Floating Land, the extraordinary military achievements they made involved the sinking of only two Zhulu Warships. The underlying reason? The considerable assistance of a plethora of Hellfire Mechs. However, despite the fierce firepower of these Hellfire Mechs, close combat was their weakness. Once engaged by a Robber Star Race of the same rank, even several Mechs acting together could not overpower a single Fourth Rank Robber Star Race. Under this premise, the massive losses of the Hellfire Mechs occurred. Fortunately, while clearing out the major Robber Star Race cities, the ordinary starship groups following both families also managed to scavenge all sorts of readily available resources; overall, the benefits definitely exceeded the losses. Looking at the 5,000 Hellfire Mechs ready for combat behind them, the less than 300 Zhulu Warship Captains from both families felt slightly reassured. The advancing horde of Robber Star Race seemed to possess a Strange Object related to space. Under the group teleportation of this spatial Strange Object, they quickly reached the defensive line set up by the senior executives of both families. No communication. The two sides were long-standing foes, one being the invaders who slaughtered all along their path, the other the guardians willing to burn their lives to protect their homeland. The battle erupted quickly. Several battleships and four Sixth Rank Robber Star Race soared into the sky at once, clearing out a battlefield tens of thousands of miles high. As for the more than 40 Fifth Rank and nearly 600 Fourth Rank Robber Star Race, they soon mixed in a chaotic conflict with over two hundred Zhulu Warships and hundreds of Enslaved Species, while the 5,000 Hellfire Mechs in the rear seized the opportunity and occasionally provided a round of firepower support. Clang! Following a sharp metallic collision, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was blasted tens of thousands of meters back by the terrifying force of a Fifth Rank Robber Star Race. The Robber Star Race were naturally strong in physique, their bodies tempered by the light of the Death Robber Star for years. Although they might not be as formidable as the Eight-Armed Snake Demon or Starry Sky Behemoth, their difference in strength was not huge. Especially now when they were in a frenzied state and burning their lives, the power they could unleash in every strike was even more fearsome. Even with the strength of level 69 Neutron Star Core Armor, it was still barely holding up. Besides the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong that was facing off directly against this particular Fifth Rank Robber Star Race, the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, and the Flame Giant had each stopped five more. As for the Abyss Demon and its Enslavement Army, they were halting 10 Fifth Rank and dozens of Fourth Rank Robber Star Race. That meant Song Chi alone was stopping more than half of the Fifth Rank and a tenth of the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race. Yet even so, the overall situation on the battlefield still appeared to be at a disadvantage. Chapter 865 - 865 452 The Power of the Fully Automated ?Chapter 865: Chapter 452: The Power of the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism_3 Chapter 865: Chapter 452: The Power of the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism_3 Dont be fooled by the fire support from some 5,000 Hellfire Mechs behind, but the key issue is that the Robber Star Race in front has both the augmentation of the Floating Lands Origin Rule and the amplification provided by burning life. Under this dual amplification, they are virtually lifted to the extreme of their current ranks. That is to say, what the two families are currently facing is nearly six hundred Half-Step Fifth Rank, forty Half-Step Sixth Rank, plus four Half-Step Seventh Rank Robber Star Race attacking recklessly. Based on this, it is quite normal to be at a disadvantage. Regarding this, Song Chi couldnt just sit by and watch. Several Zhulu Warships are already severely damaged, and if this continues, it is feared that the balance of the battle situation will soon be completely lost. Swish! A fine wave of energy surged out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, eventually forming a Time Barrier covering an area of one hundred thousand kilometers. Within this Barrier, nearly all objects were subject to a tenfold slowdown in time, except for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and a group of Enslaved Species under its jurisdiction, including more than ten of the Song Familys most powerful Zhulu Warships. These more than ten Zhulu Warships, through the Neutron Link Feature, were recognized by the Time Domain as friendly units and were completely unaffected. Staring at the surroundings where the movements of the Robber Star Race had been slowed down by 10 times, Song Chi quickly said in the group chat: The Domain will last only half an hour, all Clan Elders, give it your all! Hearing his words, more than ten Clan Elders, led by Song Tianshu and Song Tianmang, nodded and quickly took action, using their strongest methods to attack the slowed Robber Star Race around them. Song Chi also quickly activated several attack Components on the warship that had not yet entered cooldown. This was not all. Song Chis gaze suddenly turned, looking towards the [Dome Sky Wisdom Brain System] Component. [Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism, activate!] Without any hesitation, this Feature, which had not yet been used in actual combat, was activated directly. Hiss The air-tight cabin door of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was opened, and amidst the many sluggish gazes surrounding it, a series of mini Hellfire Mechs surged out from the mech bay. After rushing out of the bay, the layer of shrink effect on these mini Hellfire Mechs immediately dissipated, and a thousand giant Hellfire Mechs, each a hundred meters tall, were thus neatly suspended around the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Drip! Integrated with the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, the Hellfire Mechs, even without a pilot inside, quickly opened the cannon slots on the shoulders under the remote control of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. At once, a total of two thousand Fourth Rank cannon slots, plus the special Nuclear Energy Ray Guns in the hands of the Hellfire Mechs, three thousand cannons each with the Might of Fourth Rank, under the command of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, all fired simultaneously at more than twenty Fifth Rank Robber Star Race around. Boom boom boom! At this moment, with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong at the center, the entire sky seemed to have turned into an ocean of laser cannon fire. This was not yet over; ordinary Fourth Rank cannons were unable to inflict fatal damage on these dozens of Robber Star Race with the strength of Half-Step Sixth Rank. Just then, the forty-two beams of Quantum Sword Light Phantasm at the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong completely solidified, roaring as they burst towards more than twenty Fifth Rank Robber Star Race. Song Chi used the remaining less than one thousand points of Black Hole Energy within the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] to endow all forty-two Quantum Sword Light Phantasm with 23 points of Black Hole Energy each, ensuring that if they hit those Fifth Rank Robber Star Race, they would certainly induce a strong spatial collapse effect. The Quantum Sword Light fell on the Fifth Rank Robber Star Race, as boundless Sword Intent spread. Roar roar roar! The Robber Star Race wailed, and with just this round of bombardment, twenty-six Fifth Rank Robber Star Race gathered around Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong were killed, and the remaining ten, with the continued attack from a thousand Hellfire Mechs, were also dealt with one after another. Having killed all the Fifth Rank Robber Star Race, Song Chi instructed the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to redirect the targets of the thousand Hellfire Mechs onto all the Forth Rank Robber Star Race. So, the thousand Hellfire Mechs continued attacking for half an hour, until the duration of the Pusuo Time Realms Time Domain ended, totaling over two hundred Robber Star Race fallen by the hands of Song Chi and the several Clan Elders. Among them, nearly thirty were Fifth Rank Robber Star Race. Without any exaggeration, Song Chi alone had eliminated more than half of the combat power of this Robber Star Race team. When the surrounding flow of time returned to normal, not only the Clan Elders of the Song Family, but also over a hundred Zhulu Warship Captains from the Chenxing Clan were casting astonished and shocked gazes towards Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Song Chis action could truly be described as single-handedly reversing the entire battle situation. Chapter 866 - 866 453 Dominators Fall · Gluttonous Feast ?Chapter 866: Chapter 453: Dominators Fall Gluttonous Feast Chapter 866: Chapter 453: Dominators Fall Gluttonous Feast Shock might have settled, but the battle on the field continues. Although most of the Robber Star Race has been dealt with, there are still more than three hundred remaining. Thoroughly eradicating them requires more effort. However, Song Chi no longer focuses his attention on this battlefield but controls Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to rapidly ascend towards the deeper battlefront in the Vault of Heaven. Its not ordinary Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, but four entities at half-step Seventh Rank, whose combat power is extremely terrifying. One misstep, allowing the opponent to self-destruct, would lead to unimaginable consequences. Boom! Just as Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was accelerating upward, a thunderous boom suddenly came from afar. Despite being billions of kilometers away, the terrifying energy storm was still visible to the naked eye. Seeing this, Song Chis heart tightened even more. If not unexpected, this should be the aftermath of a half-step Seventh Rank Robber Star Race self-destructing. Fortunately, the explosion did not originate from his or the Chenxing Clans location but from another distant battlefield. Just dont know how the Kingdom Fleet at that battlefield has fared... Muttering to himself, though he did not know the exact answer, intuition told Song Chi that the outcome was probably not good. Feeling the significant aftermath even from a great distance, one can imagine the might of the explosion that the Kingdom Fleet at the center had to withstand. Shaking his head, Song Chi no longer pondered on it, yet the ascent speed of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong increased even more. Why was he in such a rush to reach the upper battlefield? Wasnt it because he feared such incidents might also befall his ancestors? Along the way, intermittent self-destructive booms echoed, and if one looked outside from the Floating Land Shield, one could see mushroom clouds of astounding range rising from various areas of the Floating Land, which were continuous self-destructions by Sixth Rank or half-step Seventh Rank Robber Star Race. Among them, some Robber Star Race self-destructed using their own bodies. Others summoned projections of Death Robber Stars which dramatically expanded before exploding. Regardless of the type, each self-destruction caused tremendous casualties. Outside the Floating Land Shield, [Sealing Wolf Residence] Annihilation Starship. Liu Shu, the ancestor of the Liu Royal Family, who had entered the ranks of Annihilation Starship Captain for tens of thousands of years, watched this scene calmly. As a captain who emerged from a Corpse Mountain Blood Sea, such scenes didnt stir much emotion in him. In wars of expansion, risk coexists with rewards. What caught his attention was only the Dominator battlefield nearest to the Floating Land Shield. Two Annihilation Starships, two Robber Star Clan Dominators, plus one Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon. Like the battle on the Floating Land surface below, even in a three against two scenario, the situation was not optimistic. Though the combat power of the Annihilation Starship was indeed strong, with Yaohan, the first King of Northern Sphere, and the flagship of the first East Dawn King, equating to a Seventh Rank Peak Dominator was not an exaggeration. However, the rule of the Seventh Level Floating Lands Origin Core was far too strong. Compared to creatures or warships of the same rank, a Floating Lands mass is a thousand, ten thousand times greater. Under this condition, opposing the rules of the Floating Land Origin was unrealistic, so the two Annihilation Starships and the Silver-Scaled Chi Dragon did not gain the upper hand. Everything could only wait until the Floating Lands will disintegrated, freeing up [Sealing Wolf Residence] to secure a complete victory. ... Xingru niece, Tian Hao, prepare to retreat; these two beasts are ready to self-destruct! Above the Vault of Heaven, Song Dingbangs warning sound transmitted through the Song Familys three Battleships group chat. At this, Song Xingru and Song Tianhao had no doubts and were ready to activate the Blink Device on their flagship. In such an emergency, they couldnt even call back their Enslaved Species, looking extremely distressed. After all, these were Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, either dragons or Starry Sky Behemoths, extremely rare creatures. If they indeed died in the self-destruction, it would be a significant loss for them. Just then, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong roared below. As it entered the magnetic communication range, Song Chis voice quickly resounded in the group chat. No need to retreat, Grandson can interrupt them, just like last time! Little Chi, these are two of them, controlling one wont help. As long as one Robber Star Race self-destructs, the explosions might at the half-step Seventh Rank level is not something we can withstand! Song Dingbang still shook his head. Although Song Chi previously controlled a Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, he knew that was single-target control, and such a domineering and unusual time-stopping control feature couldnt be activated twice in succession. Elder, trust grandson, I wont joke about major family matters. You all immediately prepare your strongest attacks energy. My control wont last long. If we cant kill both in time, then its not too late for us to retreat! Having said that, seeing the two entities above, whose bodies emitted strong half-step Seventh Rank might, and whose Death Robber Star projections on their heads were nearly at their expansion limit, Song Chi said no more. A long-unused Zen Meditation Seal: External Time Stop feature was activated. A Ghost Light shot out rapidly from Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, entering the body of the left half-step Seventh Rank Robber Star Race at an unavoidable speed. In an instant, this Robber Star Race, as if a fixation spell had been cast, froze abruptly in mid-air. Crucially, the Death Robber Star projection above its head also stagnated, stopping its further expansion. However, in that instant, the Death Robber Star projection above the right half-step Seventh Rank Robber Star Races head continued expanding without pause, nearly reaching the limit of expansion. Chapter 867 - 867 453 Dominators Fall · Gluttonous Feast_2 ?Chapter 867: Chapter 453: Dominators Fall Gluttonous Feast_2 Chapter 867: Chapter 453: Dominators Fall Gluttonous Feast_2 Little Chi, quick! In the group communication chat, Song Tianhaos roar resounded. It wasnt that he lost his composure, but the situation was urgent. He didnt have time to think too much, and the words involuntarily blurted out. In fact, there was no need for a reminder as Song Chis speed was faster than anyone elses. The Purusa Zen Seal component was activated again, only this time it was the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature that was activated. Under the effect of this speed feature, the just-cooled Zen Seal: External Time Stop immediately completed its buffer, followed by Song Chis second activation of this feature without any hesitation. Ghost Light shot out, and above the Vault of Heaven, the second Seventh Rank Level half-step member of the Robber Star Race also had its time frozen. Ancestor, now is the time! Song Chis shout echoed in the group chat. On the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, both the Super Main Cannon and those two Main Cannons had already used their attack features, so naturally they couldnt inflict much damage at this moment. However, the three Clan Elders did not disappoint. Fully aware of the critical situation, none of them held back. Even though they could have used the Blink Device to escape the center of the battlefield and then used the Warship Armor defense features to easily withstand the spread of this self-destruction, the people below could not do the same. It had been over forty minutes since the interception had started, but with a fleet of over a million in the clan, forty minutes was not enough for them to retreat far. If the half-step Seventh Rank member of the Robber Star Race succeeded in its self-destruction, it would still cause immeasurable damage to the clan members below. Because of this clear understanding, all three, Song Xingru, activated their trump cards. Even Song Dingbang activated the clan trump card left in his hands by Song Wujiang. Annihilation Fury lv60 Secondary Quality: Silver Unique Feature: Imitation C Secondary Annihilation Fury Consumption: 1000000/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Upon activation, designate one turret on a warship to temporarily turn into a Secondary Star-Annihilating Cannon. The next ten regular cannon shots will have one-tenth of the might of a conventional silver Star-Annihilating Cannon. During the period it is a Secondary Star-Annihilating Cannon, the turret will have a single charge and buffer time of 60s each. Buffer: Ten years ... {Imitation C Secondary Annihilation Fury: When this feature is activated, the next strike of the Secondary Star-Annihilating Cannon will possess one-third of the might of a regular silver Star-Annihilating Cannon when its attack feature is activated. However, after this strike, the turret will immediately exit the Secondary Star-Annihilating Cannon form.} Thats right, this red component only has one feature and can only be used once every ten years, but it has always been regarded as one of the Song Familys trump cards. Once used, it could obtain a strike with one-third the might of a silver Star-Annihilating Cannon when its attack feature is activated. The might of such power is imaginable. Indeed it was true. Under Song Chis somewhat shocked gaze, the shot fired by Song Dingbang directly annihilated one of the Seventh Rank Level half-step members of the Robber Star Race. One-shot kill? Song Chi was suddenly taken aback. Even though the combat power of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was far beyond the ordinary, and he had witnessed many large-scale battles in the decades of expansion wars, this strike still shocked him to the core. However, there was no time to ponder at this moment. Although one of the Seventh Rank Level half-step members of the Robber Star Race was killed, dont forget that there was still another one nearby. Fortunately, no accident occurred. With the full effort of Song Xingru and Song Tianhao, along with the assistance of three Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, the other Seventh Rank Level half-step member of the Robber Star Race was quickly killed. Phew! In the group chat, the projections of the four looked at each other, and smiles surfaced on their faces as they released a sigh of relief at the same time. The battle was extremely dangerous, but with the full trust of everyone, they ultimately achieved a great victory, which was a cause for joy for all four and for the entire family. Using the scale reduction component as an aid, they quickly gathered the bodies of the two Sixth Rank members of the Robber Star Race into the warship, then turned their attention together to the Chenxing Clans battlefield millions of miles away. Compared to their own, the Chenxing Clan had significantly more battleships, including one Ultimate Battleship and four other battleships, both ordinary and veteran, as well as more Sixth Rank Enslaved Species. The final result was very clear, the two members of the Robber Star Race who temporarily gained Seventh Rank Level power by burning their lives did not cause much of a disturbance against them, and even the battle ended earlier than that of the Song Family. However, upon seeing that their own side had also resolved two half-step Seventh Rank Robber Star Race members without injuries, several Battleship Captains of the Chenxing Clan clearly showed surprise in their eyes. After regrouping, both sides greeted each other briefly, without much conversation, several warships quickly swooped down and soon joined the ongoing battle below. With the addition of a few battleships and Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, the outcome of the battle was a given, and soon all members of the Robber Star Race on the field were dealt with. It was only then that the several Fifth Rank Clan Elders of both families heard about Song Chis news from those below, and when they heard that Song Chi had almost single-handedly annihilated the majority of the Fourth and Fifth Rank Robber Star Race, the Battleship Captains were equally filled with astonishment. Not bad, the greatest merit of this battle belongs to young Chi, afterwards when reporting to the two Clan Elders, the family will certainly not be stingy with the reward... In the group chat of the Song Family, Song Dingbang had not finished speaking when a familiar wailing sound was heard again from the depths of the sky. All Torch Ship Captains on the surface of the Robber Star Floating Land looked up in horror, their faces grim as they looked up at the sky. Damn it, could it be that the Primordial Will of the Robber Star Floating Land is howling again? Wasnt it said to be at the end of its strength, about to disperse? In the elite group chat of the Song Family, Song Xingrus explosive voice was the first to rise. This sudden wailing sound was really too similar to the previous one, and it was no wonder she was this annoyed. The Chenxing Clan had been certain that the Primordial Will of the Robber Star Floating Land was about to disperse; if such a wave came now, it would clearly contradict what they had said earlier. However, before Song Xingru could say anything more, Song Dingbang quickly shook his head and said: No, this is definitely not the howling of the Primordial Will. Havent you all felt that the oppressive force of the Floating Lands Original Rules around us is slowly weakening? Hearing this, everyones eyes lit up. Indeed, the oppressive force that had always limited the movement of their own flagships was truly and slowly weakening. Although the degree was not pronounced, it was indeed continuously weakening. If Im not mistaken, that just now should be a sign that the Primordial Will of the Robber Star Floating Land has completely disintegrated. The Primordial Will has completely disintegrated? Hearing this, the Clan Elders in the group chat were overjoyed, and someone quickly said in the chat: If the Primordial Will has really disintegrated completely, doesnt that mean that the might of the Floating Land Shield of this Robber Star Floating Land also greatly diminished? In that case, wouldnt [Sealing Wolf Residence] be able to safely enter the interior of the Robber Star Floating Land? With the significant weakening of the Floating Lands Original Rules, and the addition of another veteran Star-Annihilating Starship to the battle, does that mean the overall situation for this war against the Robber Star Floating Land is now set? ... Not only in the magnetic wave group chat of the Song Family Warships, at this moment, all Torch Warships within the Robber Star Floating Land are furiously discussing, and as the discussion deepens, a large number of Torch Ship Captains look up at the sky, attempting to peer through the clouds above the sky to observe the battlefield of the Dominator Creature. However, the clouds above the Robber Star Floating Land were too thick, and how could they be easily pierced. But just then, in the Main Control Room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi suddenly retracted his nearly substantial double pupils and quickly said something in the group chat. I have something to take care of on my sisters side, I need to go there. Immediately afterwards, a subtle spatial fluctuation emanated from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and by the time the rest of the familys Zhulu Warship Captains came back to their senses, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already disappeared into the sky. Not long after the disappearance of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, a startling change occurred in the depths of the sky above, and the course of the battle changed much faster than imagined. Woooooo! Amidst the howling hurricane, the blood rain that shrouded the entire Robber Star Floating Land suddenly poured down, and before most of the Torch Ship Captains could react to what was happening, the dense clouds above were suddenly torn apart, with a large amount of silver-blood pouring down, mixed with chunks of flesh of various sizes, all of which were covered with numerous traces of laws that pointed directly to the source. Only then did everyone belatedly realize what was happening. Some Torch Ship Captains had eyes wide with a red hue, yelling: Silver blood, its the Dominating Blood, and there are a lot of pieces of Dominator Flesh. This means the Robber Star Clan Dominator has fallen! This sudden outcry stirred the fiery and greed in the hearts of many Torch Ship Captains, but the truth was, few dared to act brazenly, those who coveted these things were at least at the level of Ultimate Battleship Captains; who would dare to make a move? Chapter 868 - 868 454 Star-Annihilating Starship - Chenxing ?Chapter 868: Chapter 454: Star-Annihilating Starship C [Chenxing Traverse Ship] Chapter 868: Chapter 454: Star-Annihilating Starship C [Chenxing Traverse Ship] Blood rain fell from the sky, silver blood streaking across the heavens. This sudden fall of the Dominators shocked every Torch Ship Captain on the Robber Star Floating Land, but only a few dared to make a move to seize it. Even though the Dominators blood and flesh fragments had been tacitly acknowledged by the three Star-Annihilating Starship Captains deep within The Vault of Heaven as something they would allocate to the captains below, there were still not many who dared to take action. Because these Dominator Blood and tissue fragments were extremely precious, they could not only increase the success rate of a battleships upgrade to a Fearless Ship but also had great effects on the Fearless Ship itself. Competing with two hundred Fearless Captains required one to consider if they were qualified. Under the cloud layers at the zenith, this was the battlefield of the Fearless Ships and a group of Sixth Rank Robber Star Race members. However, at this moment, few Sixth Rank Robber Star Race members remained. When the Dominator Blood and remnants appeared, the majority of Fearless Captains seemed to have come to an agreement. *Spectral Energy and the Law surged as they turned into Law Hands reaching forward.* If someone were to look closely, they might see that as the Fearless Ships took action, on one of the Fearless Ships hulls, a dense black light suddenly appeared. Who else could it be but the [Chenxing Traverse Ship] of the Stark familys Duke Rosetta? At the same time, a transmission was received by the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] not far away. Song Wujiang, it is now! Upon hearing this, Song Wujiang in the main control room of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] immediately focused, looking towards the region where massive Law Hands gathered around the silver blood spills. What he saw was that the interwoven black and golden Law Chains emerging from the [Chenxing Traverse Ship] targeted the largest right arm of the Robber Star Clan Dominator. However, the same target as Rosetta Chenxings included four other Ultimate Dreadnoughts, among whom was Hadi Stark. No one knew what component Hadi Stark had used, but the Law Chains he condensed were much more solid than the other four, and their might was similarly greater. Even if the black glow gathered around those chains was generated by black components, the other Ultimate Dreadnought Captains also had black components, with only two using golden components, which still could not explain it. Regardless, Song Wujiang paid no attention to these. With a thought, a golden component on the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] was activated. The next second, a dense golden light appeared at the bow of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. One of the two Super Main Cannons temporarily transformed into a real Star-Annihilating Cannon, and with the Unique Feature activated, this Star-Annihilating Cannon suddenly fired a scorching beam. The might carried by this scorching beam was extremely powerful, instantly traversing a great distance to strike one of the Law Arms summoned by an Ultimate Dreadnought. Under the sweep of the violent scorching energy, not only did this illusory Law Arm get consumed of most of its might, but even the other three nearby were similarly worn down. Only the Law Chain launched by the [Chenxing Traverse Ship] remained unaffected. Taking this opportunity, the black and gold Law Chains shot forward, quickly winding around the Robber Star Clan Dominators right arm. Buzz buzz buzz! The four Ultimate Dreadnought Captains, including Hadi, wanted to intervene, but just then, a subtle spatial fluctuation was heard, and the black and gold Law Chains suddenly detached from the [Chenxing Traverse Ship], disappearing into the void. Under the pull of an unknown force deep within this void, the black and gold Law Chains were drawn taut, and no matter how the four Ultimate Dreadnoughts tried to stop it, they couldnt prevent the Robber Star Clan Dominators right arm from being drawn into the void. Rosetta, how dare you!! On the other side, within the [White Ghost] Ultimate Dreadnought, Hadi Starks icy voice suddenly echoed, as infinite nearly Perfection Tier Metal Law surged from the warship, rushing straight towards the [Chenxing Traverse Ship]. Seeing this posture, Hadi Stark seemed so enraged that he wanted to directly threaten, momentarily disregarding the rule that battleships and above Torch Warships should not partake in any form of internal consumption. Yet, it was somewhat understandable. Hadi Stark had lived over ten thousand years, truly approaching the end of his life as a Fearless Captain. The Flesh of the Dominator was crucial for his impending attempt to break through to the Seventh Rank, and Rosetta Chenxing seizing the Robber Star Clan Dominators right arm effectively cut off his possibility of advancing to the Seventh rank. Its hard to accept for anyone. Outrageous! At that moment, a voice like a thunderbolt resounded in the ears of all Fearless Captains nearby. Especially in the ears of Hadi Stark within the [White Ghost], the brilliant voice carrying the power to shock the soul exploded in his mind, leaving his face deathly pale. After coming to his senses, his face no longer bore anger and gloom, only fear remained. For he faintly sensed that this scolding voice did not come from the three Star-Annihilating Starship Captains above the zenith, but from the depths of the void extending from the black and gold Law Chains. A Dominator? Has Rosetta taken that step? *This was the first thought that arose in Hadi Starks mind, and the reason for his terror.* But quickly, he shook his head. No, if Rosetta succeeded in ascending to a Star-Annihilating Captain, then how do you explain the [Chenxing Traverse Ship] that has been within the United Fleet for decades? Chapter 869 - 869 454 Star-Annihilating Starship - Chenxing ?Chapter 869: Chapter 454: Star-Annihilating Starship C [Chenxing Traverse Ship]_2 Chapter 869: Chapter 454: Star-Annihilating Starship C [Chenxing Traverse Ship]_2 But he shook his head again, remembering that for decades, Rosetta had never revealed her true appearance, and then turned his gaze towards the distant [Chenxing Traverse Ship]. Seeing the vaguely phasing out hull of the [Chenxing Traverse Ship], Hadi Starks eyes widened in shock, and in this moment, he entirely understood. A warship avatar, the [Chenxing Traverse Ship] that had been acting with the United Fleet for decades, had always been an avatar, an avatar from before the true [Chenxing Traverse Ship] was promoted!! With this thought, a tremendous wave surged in his heart, but no matter what, he didnt dare to target the [Chenxing Traverse Ship] again. How interesting, a black warship avatar component, no wonder I had never seen through it, but congratulations indeed!! At that moment, the voice emanating from the [Sealing Wolf Residence] Annihilation Starship within the Vault of Heaven broke the stalemate. Upon hearing this, a voice echoed from deep within the void behind the gold and black chains. To have completely taken over the Robber Star Floating Land, we should be sharing the joy!! It wasnt until now that the surrounding Dreadnought Captains finally realized with a start. They all looked incredulously towards the now gradually phasing out [Chenxing Traverse Ship] Fearless Ship, and what emerged behind the gold and black Law chains in the deep void was the faint outline of a warships shadow spanning tens of thousands of kilometers. At this very moment, the same few words surfaced in all the Dreadnought Captains minds. Annihilation Starship-[Chenxing Traverse Ship]! Recovering from the utterly sudden news, the struggle over the Dominator Blood and limbs had to continue. How cunning were these Dreadnought Captains? After a brief moment of shock and envy, they quickly understood the implications. Clearly, the first Grand Duke of the Chenxing Principality had succeeded in promoting her Flagship to an Annihilation Starship, but her Guidance Technique likely hadnt broken through to the Seventh Rank. Otherwise, she wouldnt have split off an avatar to participate in this pioneering war prematurely; after all, the benefits that her true self could fight for would be countless times more. Just this Robber Star Floating Land alone could bring endless benefits. But this time her true self did not come, which meant she couldnt compete with those three Kingdom Annihilation Starship Captains for the rights to allocate the Robber Star Floating Land C at most, she could only secure the largest plot of land within the public areas later on. The loss in interest was astronomical. Even so, she had still chosen to do this, and thus the answer was clear. Having confirmed that Rosetta Chenxing was not truly an Annihilation Starship Captain, the only opportunity for her to act would have been that one time just now, so the other Dreadnought Captains naturally had no more reservations. However, after this small interruption, the Dominator Blood and remnants above the Vault of Heaven had already fallen towards the surface below, so the Dreadnought Captains could only quickly command their Flagships to sweep downwards. Although the largest share had been taken by Rosetta Chenxing, the remaining Dominator Blood and limbs were still plenty, and no Dreadnought Captain could ignore them. As the silver blood and remnants of flesh fell, it was finally the turn of the Ultimate Battleship Captains to take action. Suddenly, the sky above the Floating Land was shrouded with countless methods ignited by Ultimate Battleship Captains, and the feast for possession began. But what no one noticed was that amidst these methods, a massive python covered in Green Poison Flames also rushed into the Vault of Heaven. Deep in the largest Primeval Forest in the eastern part of the Floating Land, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong blended into the forest sea. With the help of the warships holographic exterior and the Brainwave Imprint attached to the Poison Flame Black Python, Song Chi fully stimulated his Double Pupils, and with the addition of both Space and Light Laws, he could clearly capture the energy fluctuations within the Dominator flesh and blood tens of thousands of kilometers above. Among these silver blood and chunks of flesh, the violent energy of Death Robber Star and the Law of Light wreaked havoc, making them extremely dangerous and unattainable for any creature, but also allowing Song Chi to discern their quality. Other Torch Ship Captains naturally struggled to analyze the traces of Energy and Law within these blood and flesh chunks, but Song Chi was different. With the aid of his Double Pupils, he was capable of analyzing the amount of starlight Energy and traces of Law in each droplet of blood and each fragment of limb. The stronger the Energy and traces of Law, the higher the value of that drop of blood or piece of flesh. Under this premise, Song Chi did not allow the Poison Flame Black Python to act rashly. Although the python was strong, it faced nearly two hundred Fearless Ships and many veteran Ultimate Battleships. Under these circumstances, the opportunities for the Poison Flame Black Python to act were not many, and a single action could very likely attract the attention or even targeting of other Torch Ship Captains. At this moment, Song Chis gaze suddenly brightened; among the many blood droplets and flesh fragments, he saw a drop of Dominating Blood that contained extremely strong Energy. Although the energy emanating from this drop of Dominating Blood was different from the starlight power of Death Robber Star and the perfected Origin Core of the Law of Light, it was indeed potent enough. If the energy contained in the other Dominator Flesh and remnants could be likened to candle flames, then the energy within this droplet of blood was akin to the Bright Moon. Without any hesitation, Song Chi immediately issued a command to the Poison Flame Black Python through his brainwave imprint to contend for this droplet of blood. Hiss hiss hiss! The python hissed loudly, a vast green poison flame overflowing from its body, then suddenly it lunged towards the smaller volume of silver blood. Invigorating its energy to the fullest, the Poison Flame Black Python moved extremely fast, piercing through numerous colliding Law Hands, heading straight for the silver blood droplet. However, just as it was mere hundreds of meters away from the silver blood droplet, a Law Hand enveloped in an abundance of the Law of Wind, likely summoned by a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship judging from the pressure it emitted, reached out towards the silver blood droplet before it. According to this speed, it would certainly reach the blood droplet much faster than the Poison Flame Black Python. Seeing this, Song Chis brows furrowed tightly. After hesitating for a moment, his eyes regained determination. He had to obtain this Dominators Blood at all costs. My apologies!! Muttering to himself, his thoughts rapidly converged onto the Enslavement Medal component at his side. Previously, he had preemptively transferred the enslavement rights of the Poison Flame Black Python from the Abyss Demon over to the Enslavement Medal. Initially, it was merely a minor precaution, but he had not expected it to be truly needed. Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, activate! As he abruptly activated this feature, the Poison Flame Black Python in the Vault of Heaven suddenly exuded a ring of blood-red steam all over its body, indicative of its vitality being completely ignited. Regrettably, the Enslavement Medal was only a red component, with its strength increase capped at the Sixth Rank and unable to break this limit. Even with the Poison Flame Black Python burning all its vitality, it still had not broken free from its shackles to reach the Seventh Rank. However fortunately, not all was in vain. Under the burning of its life, the Poison Flame Black Pythons strength pressed close to Half-Step Seventh Rank. Whoosh! Its speed surged dramatically, and it quickly surpassed the Law of Wind hand once again. The master of the Law of Wind arm was naturally not willing to give up and, under their control, the Law Hand fiercely struck towards the tail of the Poison Flame Black Python. Sizzle sizzle sizzle! The green poison flames collided with the Law of Wind, emitting intense sizzling noises. Although they did not completely stop the action of the Poison Flame Black Python, they significantly slowed it down. With other Law Hands also rushing towards the Dominators Blood, the Poison Flame Black Python had no chance of success if this continued. Damn it! Song Chis face darkened, but he found himself without a solution at the moment. This wasnt his own body, unable to utilize the full capabilities of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong; he could only rely on the Poison Flame Black Python itself. Just then, a new Law Handprint came swooping from above, not aiming for the Poison Flame Black Python, but instead striking directly at the Law of Wind arm that was grasping the pythons tail. With a powerful slap, the Law of Wind arm finally released the pythons tail, allowing the Poison Flame Black Python to regain its speed. Thank you, Prime Ancestor! Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi silently expressed his gratitude, and a smile emerged on his face. He recognized the Law Handprint formed by the Space Law, as he was very familiar with his familys secret technique, the Void Handprint. PS: September is here, seeking a baseline support of monthly tickets, love you all! Chapter 870 - 870 455 Dominant True Spirit ?Chapter 870: Chapter 455: Dominant True Spirit Chapter 870: Chapter 455: Dominant True Spirit The familys secret technique heritage stele, missing a corner, contains several secret techniques that are difficult to comprehend, including the Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint. Although Song Chi has not yet mastered it, he still has some understanding of this secret technique. As for why Song Wujiang would help the Poison Flame Black Python, its quite simple. Although the Poison Flame Black Python has never appeared before outsiders, a few of the old ancestors in the family have not deliberately kept it a secret from Song Chi. With the influence of the Law Handprint of Wind gone, the Poison Flame Black Python was incredibly fast, and its aura, almost at the Seventh Rank, swirled around its body, quickly being the first to approach a drop of silver blood. Its mouth wide open, it directly swallowed this drop of Dominator Blood. At the same time, under the control of the Poison Flame Black Python, a Spirit Summoning Mark that had always been in its mouth shot out, accurately entering into the Dominator Blood. Simultaneously, billions of kilometers away deep within the Primeval Forest, in the main control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi activated the Demon Puppet Spirit Summoning Feature for the first time. A slight spatial fluctuation swept through the warship, and the silver blood that had been swallowed by the Poison Flame Black Python appeared out of thin air, remote-summoned back by the [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] component. It didnt feel different when above the Robber Star Floating Land Firmament, but now that it had been recalled to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the force of the Death Robber Stars starlight and the fully developed Law of Light wrapped in a massive and tempestuous energy became especially noticeable inside the warship, pressing down on Song Chi, the warship Captain, extremely uncomfortable. Fortunately, he had prepared in advance, and the Flame Giant waiting to the side stepped forward. A substantial amount of Law of Fire swirled around it, and as the fiery red arms tightly grasped the Dominating Blood, the Law of Fire quickly suppressed it completely. Song Chi didnt rush to deal with the Dominating Blood, instead directing all his attention back to the Poison Flame Black Python. As expected, as soon as the Poison Flame Black Python made its move and gained some awards, it quickly became the target of several surrounding Law Handprints. However, Song Chi ignored this, directly allowing the Poison Flame Black Python to disregard the existence of these Law Handprints and once again rush towards other Dominator Blood nearby. The Poison Flame Black Python had already burned its life force; this process was irreversible, so Song Chi could only make the most of its last moments. With the Poison Flame Black Pythons reckless plundering, it soon swallowed another piece of flesh imbued with the Death Robber Stars strength of starlight into its mouth, and a second Spirit Summoning Mark surged from its mouth, quickly entering this piece of Dominator Flesh. Deep in the Primeval Forest, a spatial fluctuation swept through the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong for the second time, and the piece of Dominator Flesh was successfully remote-summoned. This piece of flesh might not have seemed eye-catching in the previous shower of silver blood, but after all, it was from a Robber Star Clan Dominator towering over ten thousand kilometers. Song Chi estimated that this chunk of flesh wouldnt weigh less than a few hundred kilograms, and the amount of ordinary Dominator Blood it contained would be non-negligible. Unfortunately, after these two actions, the Poison Flame Black Pythons injuries had become very severe. Coupled with the continuous burning of life energy, it had already lost the ability to act again and soon died thoroughly after collisions with Law Handprints nearby. Feeling the moment when an Enslavement Mark was freed in the [Enslavement Medal] component, Song Chi sighed lightly. But, if given another chance, he would still make the same decision. A Dominators fall was an opportunity not casually encountered by Song Chi. As to whether it was worth it or not, that was simple. Just the several hundred kilograms of Dominator Flesh obtained the second time, in Song Chis view, was enough to match a Sixth Rank Enslaved Species. Although it was impossible to refine Seventh-Order Essence Blood or Seventh-Order Primordial Blood from this piece of flesh, there should be at least several dozen drops of ordinary Dominator Blood, which may not greatly aid a Fourth Rank or higher Warships advancement but is a significant boost for a Torch Ship Captains Guidance Technique cultivation. Not to mention Song Chis current Fourth-Order Guidance Technique. Even the subsequent Fifth or Sixth-Order Guidance Techniques would have a very strong assisting effect. Moreover, this Dominator Flesh also has a great attraction for lower-ranked creatures of the same Attributes, like the mini-form Zhong Yu. Through Mind Induction, Song Chi knew that this piece of flesh had a significant attraction for Zhong Yu. If Zhong Yu could consume it, it was highly probable to achieve a substantial enhancement. And importantly, the value of this piece of Dominator Flesh was not the highest. The key was the first drop of Dominating Blood obtained. Through close capture and analysis by the Double Pupils, Song Chi could preliminarily confirm that the energy contained in this drop of blood, different from the Death Robber Stars starlight and the Law of Light Origin, was from the most precious Dominant True Spirit. The familys core records contained information about Dominator Creatures, giving Song Chi a certain understanding. According to the family records, after a Dominator Creatures demise, the most important thing in its corpse is the Dominating Origin Blood that can be refined, which can significantly increase the success rate of a Fearless Ship advancing to a Star-Annihilating Starship and similarly have a notable effect on a Torch Ship Captains Guidance Technique attempting to reach Seventh Rank. Besides the Dominating Origin Blood, the second most valuable thing is this Dominator True Spirit. As recorded, about 30-40 ounces of Dominator True Spirit could be refined from a Dominator Creature after death, and this is the resource needed for enhancements of every component from the Seventh Rank and above. Chapter 871 - 871 455 Dominant True Spirit_2 ?Chapter 871: Chapter 455: Dominant True Spirit_2 Chapter 871: Chapter 455: Dominant True Spirit_2 However, it is said that after reaching the Seventh Rank of starship component enhancements, regardless of quality, the amount of Dominating True Spirit needed for consumption is fixed at one ounce per level. After the Dominating True Spirit comes the pattern of the Origin Law that manifests from its corpse and Dominator Blood Essence, including common Dominator Blood and the like. The Dominating Blood in this drop contains only one ounce of Dominating True Spirit, but it still elates Song Chi tremendously. You must know, even amongst those Dominator Rank beings or higher in the Shattered Starry Sea, this is considered High Rank Resources, coveted by all. Carefully securing the drop of Dominating Blood and Dominator Flesh, Song Chi retook control of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and burst out of the Primeval Forest. For other Torch Ship Captains, this Dominating Blood and flesh, containing significant remnants of violent energy, might be difficult to refine, but for Song Chi, this was the easiest part. All thats needed next is to enter the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. With his commanding power in the Market, refining it effortlessly was a given. However, at this moment, it was not feasible, as the cleansing mission of the Robber Star Floating Land was nearing its end. As a reward for successfully completing the Floating Land invasion mission, the Kingdoms three Annihilation Starship Captains would soon allow all Torch Ship Captains a set time to scavenge, an opportunity not to be missed. Indeed, shortly after Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong returned to join the family fleet, Dinghai Dragon Steed and Immovable Ming King also descended from the sky, bringing with them some news. In the following month, we will fully scavenge every readily available resource on this Robber Star Floating Land!! Upon receiving this news, the Song Family Fleet split into two, each led by a Fearless Ship, and began the scavenging operation in earnest. A month might have been disgracefully short in the past, but the current situation was differentthe Floating Lands Origin Rule had been severely weakened, and the High Rank Robber Star Race had nearly all perished. Without mincing words, there wouldnt likely be much resistance left on the Robber Star Floating Land, meaning the coming month could be spent scavenging to ones hearts content. Coupled with the countless Torch Warship groups now stationed across the Robber Star Floating Land, one can only imagine how many resources will be harvested in the following month. To speak candidly, the gesture from the Kingdoms three Annihilation Starship Captains was a generous one; the Sixth Rank Fearless Captains had estimated the time likely to be only about half a month, so this was clearly beyond expectations. During this month, although Song Chi followed the main force, he would occasionally venture out alone to scavenge. With the Peeping Spirit Eyes as his Sky Patrol Radar, he could pinpoint most Starry Sea Oddities nearby. Low Rank Oddities failed to peak his interest, so every time Song Chi went out, he targeted either Red Epic Oddities or Silver Legendary Oddities. Indeed, in just under a month, he had already collected six Red Oddities and two Silver Oddities. Among the Sixth Rank Red Oddities was an Upgrade Fire Source, which Song Chi gave to his grandfather. Of the two Silver Oddities, one could be transformed into an Energy Shield, given by Song Chi to his father, while the other was sent to the Ruins Market to Charge the Market Projection Rank. That day, Song Chi once again set out, as Peeping Spirit Eyes detected the presence of another Silver Legendary Oddity. Isnt this the same forest where I was hidden before... what a coincidence! Murmuring to himself, Song Chi did not pay it much heed. Using the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon and Void Membrane to stay hidden, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong swiftly disappeared into the depths of the forest below. It was not long before Song Chis eyes in the Battleship Main Control Room narrowed suddenly. The Robber Star Floating Land was vast, and the Peeping Spirit Eyess detection range was not small; he previously didnt notice anything peculiar about the Silver dot showing up on the radar until now, realizing it seemed to be moving all along. Its slow movement speed made it indistinct on the radar map. Deep within the Primeval Forest, a member of the Robber Star Race, not over a hundred meters tall, strode forward. Perhaps aware of the situation outside, it did not use any energy to conceal its tracks, solely relying on its legs to move. Not far in the void, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong followed closely. Somethings not right... Song Chi had been observing this Robber Star Race for over ten minutes, confident the Silver Oddity was on its person, not taking action because he felt something was off. By its stature, a hundred-meter-tall Robber Star Race member should be Second Rank. However, in the depths of this Primeval Forest, Third and Fourth Rank Beast Clans were not uncommon, yet this hundred-meter-tall Robber Star Race was far too relaxed, seemingly fearlessly exposing itself to other predators. With this thought, Song Chi activated the Yang Concentric Medallion, borrowing the Sky Patrol Radars Biological Energy detection capability from Shen Yourans flagship. The next second, his breathing became heavy. Detection results show that there is a strong presence of Sixth Rank Life Energy near the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, which is undoubtedly from the hundred-meters-tall Robber Star Race creature ahead, provided there are no surprises. Is this using a Strange Object that shrinks its size? As he was pondering, the figure of the Robber Star Race creature a hundred meters tall suddenly paused in its advance, meticulously scanning its surroundings. Seeing no other creatures, it charged straight toward a nearby mound the next moment. Lights flickered rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, the hundred-meters-tall Robber Star Race creature disappeared from Song Chis sight. A Spatial Veil? Or a special Strange Object? Two guesses surfaced in his mind, which he quickly put aside. Taking out a card-shaped item from his Storage Capsule at his side, Song Chi activated the Spectral Energy within his body, and the card was immediately activated. Little Chi, whats the matter? This card was a communication sub-card, given to him by Song Shiyuan earlier, to be used for contact during emergencies. Great Ancestor, Ive discovered the trace of a Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, and it possesses at least one Silver Oddity... After rapidly recounting the situation, it didnt take long for a reply to come through from the communication screen from Song Shiyuan. Wait for backup. Do not act rashly; a Sixth Rank Robber Star Race is no joking matter! Understood! Minutes later, the Dinghai Dragon Steed and the Immovable Ming King arrived together. Based on Song Chis previous description, both Fearless Captains from the clan concluded that the matter was not simple. Plus, with a one-month deadline approaching and now impossible to conduct another grand scavenging, the two discussed briefly and decided to come and take a look together. Under Song Chis guidance, they quickly located the mound suspected to have a Spatial Veil. However, before taking action, Song Wujiang had already activated a silver sealing component on the warship. Silver light radiated, and a large expanse of the primeval forest around was cut off from the outside world. Within this sealed space, even if a Fearless Ship were to open fire directly, it would not be detected by the outside. After completing these preparations, Song Wujiang then summoned five level 70 Dragon Whale Guardian Statues. In the view of the three warships, the five Dragon Whale Guardian Statues successively submerged into the mound ahead. Battleship group chat: Song Shiyuan: Great Ancestor, hows it going? At this moment, however, a hint of unprecedented urgency could be seen on Song Wujiangs face. He did not answer the question; instead, he uttered just one word. Quick! Saying this, the Dinghai Dragon Steed took the lead in charging out. Song Shiyuan and Song Chi were quick to react, following closely behind the Dinghai Dragon Steed and heading straight for the mound. It was then that Song Wujiangs voice sounded again in the chat, though still without answering the previous question, instead instructing Song Shiyuan. Shiyuan, prepare to activate the Condensed Sky Tower! Although Song Shiyuan did not know what had happened, he did not hesitate at all. Half his spiritual concentration rapidly gathered on the silver component, the Condensed Sky Tower, ready to activate it the moment they entered the mound. For the clan elder of the Song Family, no one from the Song Family would have any guard up, because the entire Song Family was developed from insignificance solely by his efforts. For the Song Familys standing today, Song Shiyuan was credited with at least half of its success. Chapter 872 - 872 456 Astonishing Gains ?Chapter 872: Chapter 456: Astonishing Gains Chapter 872: Chapter 456: Astonishing Gains After instructing Song Shiyuan, Song Wujiangs gaze turned to Song Chi. Chi, no need for you to take action later, just take the Enslaved Species and guard the entrance. Also, link to our two flagships immediately, and upon entering, directly invoke your Time Domain! What Song Wujiang referred to were the two features Neutron Link and Pusuo Time Realm. During the previous assault on the Heavenly Star Floating Land, Song Chi had proactively demonstrated these two combined abilities to considerable effect. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! After a slight fluctuation of energy, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] vanished first from the eyes of Song Chi and the others, followed by the [Immovable Ming King], with the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] being the last to disappear. Song Chi only felt a shift in the space before his eyes, but he remembered Song Wujiangs earlier advice. Upon entering this brand new space, he immediately activated the Pusuo Time Realm feature. In front of them, Song Shiyuan also activated the [Condensed Sky Tower] component. Only after the two features took effect one after the other did Song Chi clearly see the scene in this brand new space. It was not a mountain space hidden behind a spatial veil, but a secret realm, a Primordial Secret Realm. As expected, it should be one of the fundamental secret realms of the Robber Star Race, and also one of the realms still being searched for by the three Annihilation Starship Captains of the kingdom. However, that wasnt the focus; the key lay in everything happening inside the secret realm at the moment. At the center of that plain within the Primordial Secret Realm, countless members of the Robber Star Race were gathering, surrounding a teleportation portal shimmering with a golden light. One after another, the Robber Star elites continuously entered the portal. As soon as the [Condensed Sky Tower] component aboard the [Immovable Ming King] was activated, the void throughout the Primordial Secret Realm became solidified, and even the golden teleportation portal was affected. Just with one glance, Song Chi figured out some of the situation. Clearly, that golden teleportation portal was a contingency left by the Robber Star Race. Should they face defeat, the elite seeds of their race could use it to evacuate. The Song Family trio couldnt be sure how many members of the Robber Star Race had teleported away before, but what they were certain of was that not one among these tens of thousands of Robber Stars would be able to teleport away now. Since these were the final seed members of the Robber Star Race, they must be carrying with them the wealth accumulated over countless eons by the Robber Star Race. Even if it werent everything, it must undoubtedly include the most crucial parts. With this determined, how could Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan allow them to leave? Following the previous plan, Song Chi, with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and several Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, guarded the exit of the secret realm. The [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and [Immovable Ming King] quickly swept out, charging directly towards the tens of thousands of Robber Stars affected by the slowed time. Midway through, each of the Fearless Ships released a Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, which were a Dragon Demon and a Holy Light Giant Dragon respectively. As time passed, the balance of the battlefield kept tilting towards the side of the two Fearless Ships. Among these tens of thousands of Robber Stars, there were not a few of the Sixth Rank oneswith at least five present. But the crux was that now, without the Original Rules of the Robber Star Floating Land, ordinary Sixth Rank Robber Stars were no match for the Fearless Ships. Roughly half an hour later, all ten thousand plus Robber Stars were annihilated. And just as the Song Family trio had anticipated, these elite Robber Stars were all holding various resources to some degree. After completely clearing the battlefield, there were more than 200 Strange Objects that they initially observed. The lowest among them were Orange Components, with over a hundred Red Oddities, more than ten Silver Legendary Oddities, and even two Golden Oddities. Regrettably, it appeared that a small part of the Robber Star Race had already teleported away earlier, and among these oddities, there were no Black Oddities, which most likely had been transferred out first. What caught Song Chis eye was the fact that amongst the more than ten Silver Oddities, there was a Silver Spark Oddity that could be transformed into a Torch Tier Fire Source. But obviously, now was not the time to distribute these gainsno one knew when the three Annihilation Starship Captains of the kingdom would find this place. They had to leave quickly. As for the Primordial Secret Realm beneath their feet. How could they not want it? This was a Primordial Secret Realm, valued on par with a Metal Top Rank Component. But transferring a secret realm would require a great deal of time, let alone a Primordial Secret Realm. Trying to remove a Primordial Secret Realm under the noses of the three Annihilation Starship Captains was as hard as ascending to heaven. Moreover, there was another point: if they were to simply leave directly, and once the three Annihilation Starship Captains came looking and used components capable of time reversal to trace them, their identities would most likely be directly exposed. Little Pool, use the Dominator Projection. Stir up everything in this secret realm with the Power Of Domination so we can completely sever any danger of exposure. Mhm! Song Chi nodded his head directly. Calling upon the Ruins Market Projection within the secret realm completely avoided all surveillance, and it was also not stated to actively aid any particular force. Under this premise, the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens is entirely flawless, and outsiders cannot trace it back to the Song Family. As his figure disappeared into the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the Ethereal Body left on the warship immediately activated the [Ruins Market Projection Rank], and in the next second, the projection of the Purple Mist from the Ruins Market traversed endless space and reflected upon the Vault of Heaven of the Primordial Secret Realm. The energy of the Purple Mist swept through the entire secret realm, completely disrupting the celestial energy within, cutting off any possibility of subsequent tracing. After finishing all this, the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens then waved its hand, leaving a mark on each of the three starships[Dinghai Dragon Steed], [Immovable Ming King], and [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]which would allow them to leave afterwards without being noticed by anyone. Chapter 873 - 873 456 Astounding Harvest_2 ?Chapter 873: Chapter 456: Astounding Harvest_2 Chapter 873: Chapter 456: Astounding Harvest_2 Having done all this, the three warships left the secret realm one after another along the same path they came in. Before leaving, Song Chi used the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens to shatter the entrance to this secret realm. As for the reason. If there are other entrances to this secret realm, it would cut off the possibility for others to trace their way back to the primeval forest outside. And if there are no other entrances, it would become very difficult to discover, and there may still be a chance for the family to claim it in the future. After leaving the secret realm, the three warships quietly returned to the family fleet. In the following days, they did not tally their gains, fearing they were under surveillance by some star-annihilating warship. For safety, Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan took the initiative to let Song Chi send the items back to Dragon Spine Continent firstonly then would they be absolutely safe. It was not until the scavenging period ended that the fleets began to withdraw orderly from Robber Star Floating Land. There was a minor episode; Yaohan Liu Family took the initiative to inform them that, thanks to their excellent performance earlier, the Song Family ranked tenth on the hunting leaderboard. Once the public areas of Robber Star Floating Land were allocated, the Song Family could choose a large plot of land as the tenth pick. Everyone in the Song Family was not surprised by this result. After all, Song Chi alone had killed far too many fourth and fifth rank Robber Star Race members. The three battleship captains and two fearless captains of the clan were not far behind, having killed many of the sixth rank Robber Star Race. It was not strange to achieve the tenth rank. Strictly speaking, they should have been ranked ninth, but due to Rosetta Chenxings sake, the Chenxing Clan was directly given first priority. This was also seen as a kind gesture by the three star-annihilating captains of the kingdom, you get no share of the spoils, but youll have the largest piece of land in the public area. Outside Robber Star Floating Land, the Song Family Fleet began a series of mid-range star gate transfers, returning to Robber Sea Floating Land where the Eastern Fleet of the kingdom was stationed. Although Robber Star Floating Land had been successfully captured, about four hundred thousand light-years of the territory was still under the control of the Robber Star Race in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, and the push forward would have to continue. Of course, with two Dominators of the Robber Star Race eliminated, the resistance of the Robber Star Race would only grow weaker. The forthcoming push through the remaining four hundred thousand light-years would be a matter of course, any significant dangers were unlikely to appear. Indeed, it was so. Eight years later, the three fleets of the kingdom had already pushed through over two hundred thousand light-years again; occupying the whole Heavenly Disk Galaxy was now only ten-plus thousand light-years away. The Kingdoms Eastern Fleet, Chenxing Principalitys United Fleet. Since Rosetta Chenxings identity was revealed, the Stark Family had ended its alliance with the Duchy, leaving only the five great powers of Chenxing Principality. Robber Moon Floating Land, a newly occupied sixth-level floating land by the Duchy Fleet, within the Song Family Fleet. A secure group chat created jointly by the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and [Immovable Ming King], two fearless ships. At the moment, only Song Wujiang, Song Shiyuan, and Song Chi were in the group chat. Song Wujiang: Alright, eight years have passed, its not likely were still under surveillance. Little Pool, list the inventory youve already tallied! Okay! After responding, Song Chi quickly listed a detailed inventory in the group chat: [A total of 502 Starry Sea Oddities, including 4 Golden Sanctuary Components, 31 Silver Legendary Oddities, 180 Red Epic Oddities...] [Several Floating Land Origins, including 5 strands of Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin, 500 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, 120,000 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin...] [Several special materials, including 25 ounces of Dominant True Spirit, 400 standard units of Eternal Stone Bricks, one (10kg) block of Mixed Elemental Copper, 2 strands of Chaos Qi...] ... [Also includes a Secret Technique Heritage Stele, Robber Star Secret Technique Heritage Stele, containing a total of 10 secret techniques, which is purely a Light Secret Technique Heritage Stele!] Glancing over the detailed list provided by Song Chi, even with the composure of Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan, they were still tremendously excited. Especially seeing the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, seventh and eighth rank Floating Land Origins, Dominant True Spirit, and Robber Star Secret Technique Heritage Stele, these items could serve as the foundation of gatekeeper families for thousands, even tens of thousands of years. With the Song Familys foundations, these gains could solidify the familys resources several times over. Once they calmed down again, Song Wujiang then asked: How many of the four Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities can be converted into ship-borne components? As a member of the Torch Human Civilization, this is obviously very important. Song Chi seemed very happy about this question, his smile unwavering. Seeing his reaction, Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan were thoroughly reassured, but their anticipation remained strong. Song Chi did not keep them in suspense and spoke again in the group chat: Among the four Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities, only one cannot be converted into a ship-mounted component, while the other three can. These three components are: [High Energy Particle Energy Shield][Death Robber Star Cannon][High-dimensional Teleportation Gate]! The specific attributes are as follows; High Energy Particle Energy Shield lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: High Energy Particle Repair Stream Feature 2: True Shield Feature 3: Additional 140% boost to Energy Shield Shield Value Feature 4: Additional 140% boost to Shield Protection Value Feature 5: High Energy Particle Reduction ... Death Robber Star Cannon lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Death Robber StarAnnihilation Feature 2: True Armor Piercing ... High-dimensional Teleportation Gate lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: High-dimensional Teleportation Gate Feature 2: High-dimensional teleportation coordinates Feature 3: Double the stability of the teleportation channel Feature 4: Spatial resistance +1000 Feature 5: 240% increase in teleportation distance ... After examining these three components, the delight in Song Wujiangs and Song Shiyuans eyes grew even stronger. These three components are all exceptionally fine, and not to mention the Golden Energy Shield, which is a guarantee for a warships safety. Regarding the second component [Death Robber Star Cannon], although its a Star-Annihilating Cannon, it currently cant be mounted on any of the familys Torch Warships; however, do not forget that the Song Family previously acquired a Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, which after more than a hundred years of effort has already been completely repaired by the family engineering department. Originally, it only slightly lacked firepower. If this Star-Annihilating Cannon is added, the final weakness would be supplemented, and this may hold even greater value for the Song Family compared to the other two Golden Components. And the [High-dimensional Teleportation Gate] component, this artifact is exactly the one used by the Robber Star Race to escape. It can be used for random or pinpointed teleportation within a million light-years. At this moment, Song Wujiang suddenly spoke: Little Pool, the Robber Star Race Secret Realm was discovered by you, and the follow-up work was also completed with the summoning of the Dominator Projection by you; both emotionally and rationally, your contribution is the greatest, so you pick two items first! Hearing this, Song Chi did not refuse, his contribution was indeed the greatest, this was beyond doubt, picking two items first was not excessive. However, what surprised both Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan was that Song Chis gaze didnt linger on the Golden Sanctuary Components but went straight to the strand of Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source. Okay, Ill take that strand of Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source and 10 ounces of Dominant True Spirit. The reason for this choice is simple. Among the three Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities, there was nothing he could use; he already had a Golden Energy Shield, the Star-Annihilating Cannon was of no use to him for the time being, and as for the [High-dimensional Teleportation Gate], compared to the Spatial Anchor Point of the Ruins Market, it was far inferior. It would also be of high importance to the family in the future. After all, following the conclusion of the current war of expansion, the territory under the familys control will expand greatly, and this Golden Component will be needed. Chapter 874 - 874 457 Blood of the Sixth Rank Peak Evil God ?Chapter 874: Chapter 457: Blood of the Sixth Rank Peak Evil God and the Newcomer of the Ruins Market Chapter 874: Chapter 457: Blood of the Sixth Rank Peak Evil God and the Newcomer of the Ruins Market Regarding the choice between the Silver Upgrade Fire Source and 10 ounces of Dominant True Spirit, this actually falls within reason. (PS: Does the measurement unit ounce feel a bit off?) Excluding the three Golden Sanctuary Components, the highest valued is indeed this Silver Upgrade Fire Source. Fire Seed Oddities are already rare, and among them, those that can be transformed into Upgrade Fire Sources are even fewer. Coupled with the Silver Legend quality, its no exaggeration to say, the value of a portion of Silver Upgrade Fire Source is nearly not much less than that of a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. And the 10 ounces of Dominant True Spirit is an essential item for components that wish to be enhanced to Seventh Rank or above in the future. Although the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ascended to Fourth Rank just sixty or seventy years ago, after decades of expansion wars, the warships foundation has actually caught up. The Zhulu Warship, which might be upgraded to a Battleship, has already collected three of the four special resources it could use. With the addition of Sixth Rank Robber Star Race Primordial Blood, ordinary Dominator Blood, numerous High Rank Exotic Beasts from the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, and if one can acquire some High Rank Blood of the Evil God from the Dark Night Elves, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong is entirely capable of attempting to strike for a Battleship rank in the coming decades. As long as it steps into the Battleship rank, at that time, all the high-quality components in the warship will need this Dominant True Spirit. Hearing Song Chis choice, both Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan shook their heads. Little Chi, your choice is a bit of a loss; the Dominant True Spirit and the High Rank Floating Land Origin were supposed to be equally divided later on. Heres what well do: 25 ounces of Dominant True Spirit, we three will each take 7 ounces. The remaining 4 ounces will go to the top floor of the Family Merit Hall. Since the three Golden Sanctuary Components are useless to you, besides that strand of Silver Upgrade Fire Source, all the remaining Silver Oddities that cannot be transformed into ship components, including that Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, will be handed over to you for handling. Anything you trade from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market subsequently will be your personal property! Hearing this, Song Chis eyes lit up. To know that among the more than thirty Silver Legendary Oddities, there are seven that cant be transformed into ship components, handing them all over to him would mean his inventory of spare Silver Oddities in the Ruins Market will break into double digits. With this, theres no need to be too scrupulous when using [Ruins Market Projection Rank] in the future, not to mention that Golden Sanctuary Oddity, named [Starlight Compass], which has multiple functions and could possibly be quickly traded off if put into the Oddity Exchange Shop. Even if it cant be sold in the short term, it can still, along with the [Di Man Race Blood Puppet], bolster the facade of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and raise the markets prestige; all in all, it is very good. Seeing that Song Chi was not opposed, Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan also started their selections subsequently. Song Wujiang, who chose first, did not pick the Golden Sanctuary Quality Energy Shield. The [Dinghai Dragon Steed] already has many Golden Sanctuary Components, while Song Shiyuans [Immovable Ming King] only has one Golden Quality Warship Armor, so he voluntarily gave up that piece of Golden Energy Shield. However, Song Shiyuan did not agree. Old Ancestor, Im currently only a Red Seed of Torch. Acquiring this [High Energy Particle Energy Shield] wont have too much effect, and it would be more suitable loaded onto the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]! Song Wujiang had more to say, but Song Shiyuan did not stop, continued saying: After this, you still have to negotiate with Rosetta. The [Dinghai Dragon Steed] must have sufficient Combat Power, otherwise, just relying on that Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship is still not quite enough! With the conversation reaching this point, Song Wujiang did not say more and still took that piece of Golden Energy Shield. Afterward, just using the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring], the currently enhanced to lv70 Silver Energy Shield on the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] can be unloaded without damage and can directly load this Golden Component, and by then, the Combat Power of [Dinghai Dragon Steed] will rise another level. As for Song Shiyuan, he ultimately picked up a Silver Super Main Cannon. After the [Immovable Ming King] ascended to a Fearless Ship, an additional Super Main Cannon slot became available. Due to the urgency of time, it is currently loaded with only a Red Super Main Cannon. Being able to switch to a Silver Super Main Cannon is naturally excellent. Besides that, Song Chi also acquired a Silver Quality [Death Robber Tracking Seal] component in the subsequent choices. This is a tracking type component, and the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] currently only has the [Blood Soul Stigma] obtained a long time ago, which has too short of a tracking distance. By comparison, the properties of this [Death Robber Tracking Seal] are much stronger. Death Robber Tracking Seal lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Death Robber Star Mark Feature 2: Concealment priority of the mark emitted +800 Feature 3: Tracking range doubled Feature 4: Death Robber Hunting Order Consumption: 30/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Imprint the target with a Death Robber Star Mark, and sense the location of the Death Robber Star Mark continuously within 10 (52) light-years range. The duration of the mark is fixed for 10 years. No need for Charge and Buffer Upgrade Requirement: 30 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 3000 Spectral Energy Points, 5kg of Starlight Stones Note: This component occupies 4 slot positions. {Death Robber Star Mark: The mark emitted contains the power of the Death Robber Star, making it extremely difficult to remove or purify.} {Death Robber Hunting Order: Consume 50000 Spectral Energy Points, strike the designated target with a death mark. In the following hundred years, no matter where the target is or how far from the warship it was installed, the vessel that mounted it will precisely detect it. This feature has no cooldown, but at any one time, only one hunting order can exist. The previous order must be cleared or revoked for the subsequent hunting order to be immediately used.} Chapter 875 - 875 457 Blood of the Sixth Rank Peak Evil God ?Chapter 875: Chapter 457: Blood of the Sixth Rank Peak Evil God and the Newcomer of the Ruins Market_2 Chapter 875: Chapter 457: Blood of the Sixth Rank Peak Evil God and the Newcomer of the Ruins Market_2 For this tracking component, Song Chi highly values it, especially due to its Death Robber Hunting Order feature, which may play a significant role at a critical moment. Thus, Song Chi immediately enhanced it to lv60 after obtaining it. After reaching the Sixth Rank, the attributes of this component became astounding. The priority of the Starlight Mark emitted by the component was elevated to 5400, making it extremely difficult for those marked to notice any anomalies, and the tracking range of the mark also surged to 14,000 light-years. The last was the distribution of High Rank Floating Land Origin; Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin needs no further explanation, as currently no one in the clan can use it, it will be directly sent to the familys Secret Vault, becoming part of the familys underlying strength. Both Seventh and Sixth Rank Floating Land Origins, three people each took 100 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin and 10,000 strands of Sixth Rank, with the remainder all being placed into the familys Secret Vault or the top floor of the Merit Tower. The last involved those special resources; Song Chi took the Mixed Elemental Copper, a material potentially useful for upgrading in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market later, the more the better. Additionally, the other three each took 100 standard units of Eternal Stone Bricks. It was only after these allocations that the distribution of this haul truly ended, with great gains for the three participants, and even those items left for the family significantly bolstered its current foundation. As for that [Secret Technique Heritage Stele of Death Robber Star], due to its attributes, only Song Chi among the three could utilize it, it would subsequently be sent to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm to add to the Song Familys foundation. Song Chi glanced at the Secret Technique Heritage Stele, the first secret technique listed was [Death Robber Stars Advent], resembling the secret technique [Shaking Light Stars Advent]. Additionally, Song Chi also noticed secret techniques like [Death Robber StarDestruction] and [Death Robber StarSwift Burst], which intrigued him greatly. Not to mention anything else, if [Death Robber Stars Advent] could be comprehended, and later used together with [Shaking Light Stars Advent], it would allow the summoning of projections of two ancient stars from the Multiverse Era. At that time, with two stars high above him, he would transform into the Master of Stars, wielding the Power of Stars. The scene is imaginable, its might notwithstanding, at least it would max out in impressiveness. Also, that [Death Robber StarSwift Burst] secret technique was very valuable, summoning a projection of the Death Robber Star to throw it far, and then actively detonating it afterwards, such remote and wide-ranging attack techniques were indeed rare. However, right now there clearly wasnt time for him to slowly comprehend it, the advance had to continue, and even after completing the occupation of the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy, there was still the most important part waiting for all forces involved in this pioneering war. This was an 800,000 light-years-wide Star Domain, it couldnt all possibly be divided among the three Immortal Clans, at least half of the territories needed to be allocated as rewards for the forces under the Kingdom, and exactly how to divide them and which clan would occupy which Star Domain were issues that still needed to be debated. The progression of the Kingdom Battleship Fleet continued, and time kept ticking by. On this day, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market opened once again for a new round of market trades. Umm... it was also the last trade before the markets promotion to Fifth Rank. Actually, the Ruins Market had already met the trading volume requirements years ago, but Song Chi was still not very willing to directly use the Mixed Elemental Copper, wanting to see if he could collect the Star Origin Stone on his own. Now he had decided, if there were no gains this time, he would directly use Mixed Elemental Copper to promote the market. Oddity Exchange Shop, Song Chi displayed the freshly obtained seven Silver Oddities and the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity [Starlight Compass] at the most prominent counters, while also synchronizing them to the [Divine Country Player Trading Space]. After completing these, he then proceeded to the furthest interior of the Ruins Market to the front of [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], officially initiating a new Ruins Market trade. Song Chi still held enough expectation for this Ruins Market trade, as there were many more high-quality oddities available, and selling even one could yield substantial profit. If there were two Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities, that would indeed be exhilarating. Much like the previous [Book of Spirit Language], it was traded for an oddity of the same rank [Divine Country Mission Platform], which has brought substantial profits to Song Chi for decades. The first to enter was still Luke, who after recently leading a team to complete a high-level mission issued by the [Divine Countrys Lord], gained a Red Oddity as a reward, and his fortune has been on the rise since. Not only did he obtain a Type II War God Mech from the familys Fourth Rank ancestor specifically designed for him, but he also successfully integrated that Red Oddity with the War God Mech, ensuring that his Type II War God Mechs combat power ranked high among similar mechs. However, as soon as it entered the Oddity Exchange Shop, its smug demeanor changed instantly. Its triangular eyes widened to their utmost, staring intently at the dozen or so Silver Legendary Oddities and two Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities at the center of the shop. Not just Luke, but many old customers of the Ruins Market and newly arrived members of the Starry Sea Alien Race acted similarly. No wonder they lost their composure, in the Shattered Starry Sea, countless beings hardly have the chance to witness a Silver Oddity even once in their lives C its a true one in a billion sight, not to mention the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities. But the bad news is, though numerous aliens covet these oddities, none truly have the intent or the ability to exchange. Despite being prepared for this, Song Chi was profoundly disappointed. Until the arrival of the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf. In the Oddity Exchange Shop, the gaze of the Dark Night Elf swept across the numerous silver and gold oddities without lingering as long as the other Starry Sea Alien Races, promptly and respectfully speaking: Great Lord of the Ruins Market, regarding the expiration of the [Ruin Market Projection Rank] you mentioned earlier, with the approval of our Main Mother, we choose to select the third option provided by you, here is a drop of Sixth Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God! After saying this, it took out a wooden box emitting a silver light from its storage belt, and upon opening the lid, what was inside was indeed a drop of Blood of the Evil God of the Sixth Rank Level. Song Chi was delighted and replied with his thoughts: [Agreed!] Since it had been exactly fifty years since the Dark Night Elf Tribe exchanged for the [Ruin Market Projection Rank], Song Chi had proactively clarified this during the last Ruin Market transaction and had offered three options: 1: Recall the [Ruin Market Projection Rank], returning one Silver Oddity. 2: Do not recall the [Ruin Market Projection Rank], renew with a drop of Sixth Rank [Moon Spring]. 3: Do not recall the [Ruin Market Projection Rank], renew with a drop of Sixth Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God. Of these options, Song Chi was most afraid of the first choice, because the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits], this Super Main Cannon, is of supreme quality and he really would not want to return it unless absolutely necessary. Now that the counterpart had selected the third option, this perfectly matched his intentions. Moreover, with this portion of Sixth Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God, the success rate of upgrading the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to a battleship will be even greater. After this transaction was complete, Song Chi successfully obtained the Sixth Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God, and the New Moon Tribe behind the counterpart once again acquired the fifty-year usage rights for the [Ruin Market Projection Rank], pleasing both parties. After this, there were no other gains in the next dozen hours. Just when Song Chi thought this Ruins Market transaction would end this way, the final two hours brought him a great surprise. As there was just over one hour left in the transaction, a brand-new Space Gate at the entrance of the Ruins Market was activated. When a new figure emerged from this Space Gate, Song Chis eyes flashed abruptly. Human Race? The newcomer was indeed a member of the Starry Sea Human Race, emitting a strong aura, apparently a Starry Sea Third Rank Lifeform. This Human Race members gaze was filled with intense wariness. Seeing the countless Starry Sea Alien Races in the Ruins Market intensified this alertness, yet seeing that none of these Alien Races had the intention to attack, he proceeded to the rule hologram at the Ruins Markets main gate. After fully examining the listed rules of the Ruins Market, his eyes relaxed slightly, but instead of stepping into the Ruins Market, he turned around and re-entered the Space Gate he came through. Chapter 876: 458: Overlord Level Wizard Civilization - Ruins Market Advancing to Fifth Rank Chapter 876: Chapter 458: Overlord Level Wizard Civilization C Ruins Market Advancing to Fifth Rank Seeing this, Song Chi certainly wouldnt obstruct; instead, a sizable sense of anticipation arose within his heart. With the augmentation of his Power of Domination and Double Pupils, he easily discerned that the stranger cultivated Magic Energy, and had even mastered the Power of Laws. Just this point alone was enough to reveal the persons extraordinariness. Seeing the hurried way he left, it seemed as if someone was waiting for him outside the Space Gate and that this visit was merely a scouting expedition. If this was indeed the case, then it further indicated that the force behind this individual was anything but simple. To have a talent of the Third Rank who had already realized the Law coming for reconnaissance, such generosity wasnt something an ordinary force could afford. However, the Shattered Starry Sea was too vast and there were many civilizations within that followed the supernatural system of Magic Energy; thus, based solely on this, it was impossible to deduce which Starry Sea Civilization the stranger belonged to. Waiting is often the most tormenting, and after a full half hour, the Space Gate was disturbed once more. Only this time, when it opened, not one but dozens of people stepped out. Scanning these newcomers, Song Chis gaze sharpened; he finally ascertained their identity. Yet this recognition brought him not joy but the first instance of concern since he advanced to Fourth Rank within the Ruins Market. Wizards! Thats right, these newcomers, Third and Fourth Rank individuals of the Human Race, were a group of Wizards. The reason he could so swiftly confirm their identity was not only because of their Magic Energy. Many of them held special Magic Wands as well. However, this alone was not enough. Others who possessed these two characteristics could also be Mages, Magicians, etc. What truly confirmed their identity for Song Chi were the myriad Alchemy Creatures and Enslaved Species they brought with them. But therein lay the problem. If they were Wizards, then the Wizard Civilization surely stood behind them. That was the source of Song Chis concern. He was all too familiar with the Wizard Civilization. Within the official compendium of Starry Sea Civilizations published by Torch Humanity, the Wizard Civilization was ranked among the top ten Overlord Level Civilizations, more powerful than the Tri-Eye and Angel Races. Rumors told of their control over more than five river system communities, making them one of the strongest known forces within the Starry Sea. In such a civilization, the number of Dominator Creatures far outnumbered those within Torch Humanity, not to mention the presence of beings of Eighth and Ninth Rank, the grand existences of the Starry Sea. If the Zhu Tian Ruins Market came under the scrutiny of such beings, the risks were self-evident. However, Song Chi was torn because, being so immensely powerful, the treasures that the Wizard Civilization could offer would surely far exceed those of other civilizations. If he could secure such a customer, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market would benefit greatly in the future. After much contemplation, Song Chi still chose not to intervene. According to his usual disposition, his first thought was to drive these Wizards away directly and to shut the Space Gate leading to the territory of the Wizard Civilization himself. But then, a new thought suddenly occurred to him. The Zhu Tian Ruins Market was about to advance again! Once this trade at the Ruins Market concluded, it would initiate the upgrade to Fifth Rank. Once the upgrade was successful, his Dominion Position within the market would be enhanced. With that premise, even if an Eighth or Ninth Rank True Spirit Wizard of the Wizard Civilization took action, he remained confident in fending them off. He even believed that, if a Ninth Rank Wizard appeared, he could sever their perception before they could pinpoint the coordinates of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, retrieving the Ruins Market Token or the identities of Divine Country Players, and the like. With this thought, he didnt take any action. Soon, as these dozens of Wizards joined the fray, the free stall area bustled even more. Yet Song Chi didnt pay too much heed to this commotion, instead focusing most of his attention on one of the Fourth Rank Wizards. The intensity of the Power of Laws within this Wizards body had already reached an Intermediate Achievement level, even surpassing his own Space Law. Song Chi could assert that this Wizards identity was no ordinary one. As expected, accompanied by a few Fourth Rank Wizards, he directly approached the Oddity Exchange Shop. The corners of Song Chis mouth uplifted, displaying a smile hidden from outsiders. Even this Fourth Rank Wizard of significant status revealed an unmistakable look of shock and eagerness upon setting eyes on the dozen-plus Silver Legendary Oddities and two Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities within the Oddity Exchange Shop. Clearly, even with his status, it was quite rare to see so many Gold and Silver Strange Objects at once. Song Chi could see that after laying eyes on these high-Quality Strange Objects, the Fourth Rank Wizards gaze filled with much more respect. In his opinion, anyone who could present so many high-Quality Strange Objects, and thus was the owner of the market behind the scenes, must be incredibly powerful. At this moment, he harbored no doubt about the Dominion Position that Song Chi had set for himself, which was precisely what Song Chi wanted to see. If the Ruins Market could maintain a positive trading relationship without the other party testing it out or harboring apprehensions until Song Chi had sufficient confidence after the market advanced to Fifth Rank, it would be even better. When the Fourth Rank Wizard turned back around, his gaze naturally landed on the Di Man Race Blood Puppet, a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. The Wizard Civilization was not only known for their large-scale Enslavement of creatures in warfare but also for their signature Alchemy Puppets. This Di Man Race Blood Puppet, transformed from the body of a Dominion Level Barbarian God, was excellent material for an Alchemy Puppet. If handled correctly, it could potentially be turned into a genuine Dominion Level puppet. Chapter 877: 458: Overlord Level Wizard Civilization - Ruins Market Advancing to Fifth Rank_2 Chapter 877: Chapter 458: Overlord Level Wizard Civilization C Ruins Market Advancing to Fifth Rank_2 Seeing this Fourth Rank wizards attention was indeed focused entirely on the [Di Man Race Blood Puppet], Song Chis heart also filled with strong anticipation. He hoped that the other party would take out a corresponding Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity for the exchange. However, things did not develop as he wished. After examining the [Di Man Race Blood Puppet] for quite a while, the Fourth Rank wizard turned around and left the Oddity Exchange Shop, eventually heading back towards the Space Gate. Could it be that this person is not the decision-maker? Song Chi was surprised, but he could only fall back into waiting. ... Far away, under the jurisdiction of the Wizard River System Cluster, Sky Mechanical City Star Domain. With a spatial fluctuation, a Fourth Rank wizard appeared from the Space Gate. As he quickly approached a nearby Sixth Rank wizard, the Fourth Rank wizard quickly said: Teacher, this Space Gate indeed leads to a trading Ruins Market that connects to the heavens, and if Im not mistaken, it must have been established by an unknown Starry Sea Dominator Creature! Hearing this, the elderly Sixth Rank wizard asked: On what basis? Or did you see the genuine form of that Dominator? The Fourth Rank wizard shook his head repeatedly. That Ruins Market Lord is extremely mysterious, not revealing himself actively. My judgment is based on the large number of high-level Starry Sea Oddities displayed in the market! Oh? What Quality? Silver, and gold, thirteen of silver, and two of gold! Upon hearing silver and gold, and especially after hearing the specific numbers, bright lights flashed in the cloudy eyes of the elder. However, the Fourth Rank wizard did not stop there. He continued: One of those two Gold Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities, named [Di Man Race Blood Puppet], is transformed from the corpse of a Di Man Race Barbarian God and is a top-quality alchemy puppet carrier! As he spoke, the Fourth Rank wizard ignored the brilliance in his teachers eyes, continuing fervently: Teacher, hasnt our grandmaster always wanted to possess a Dominator Level Enslaved Creature? Although [Di Man Race Blood Puppet] cannot be transformed into an enslaved creature, a Dominator puppet is equally a force of Domination Power. Grandmaster has just been promoted to True Spirit Wizard not long ago, acquiring a Dominator puppet will certainly play a significant role in the later Starry Sea expeditions. Perhaps, pleased by this, he might offer you a chance to ascend to a True Spirit Wizard! At this point, both the mentor and disciple were extremely enthusiastic, both keenly aware of the immense value of this discovery. If they could seize it, the possibility of them advancing further was almost certain. Sky Mechanical City is indeed a leading force of the Wizard Civilization, but there are many factions within, all vying for a higher share of benefits. Merely depending on a newly promoted True Spirit Wizard is not enough; at this moment, gaining a Dominator Level puppet could be great news for their faction. At this moment, it is still very far from teachers True Spirit Tower, it would take more than an hour to cross the vast Star Domain. Levan, you go first and exchange for a [Ruins Market Walking Command], and when we return to the True Spirit Tower, we can then exchange for the [Di Man Race Blood Puppet]! Yes, teacher! ... Seeing the Fourth Rank wizard returning to the Ruins Market, Song Chi focused intently on him, but seeing him only take out a Red Epic Oddity in the end, Song Chis disappointment was palpable. Fortunately, the other party exchanged for a [Ruins Market Walking Command], and there might still be a chance for a reversal. Soon, under the reluctant gazes of many Starry Sea Alien Races, the Ruins Market transaction concluded, and a strong repelling force ejected these Alien Races from the market. There was no choice, the Divine Country Mission Platforms Divine Country Players limit had already been reached long ago, and these Alien Races who were unable to acquire a Ruins Market Token would find it very difficult to gain access to the Markets of the Heavens or Divine Country Player Trading Spaces in the future. While Song Chi regularly clears out some inactive Divine Country Players every month, the numbers are not large. But it will be fine soon, once this Ruins Market upgrades, the [Divine Country Mission Platform] configuration will be enhanced to Seventh Rank, vastly increasing the quota for Divine Country Players! At the thought of this, Song Chi did not rush to tally the gains from this Ruins Market transaction and instead directly accessed the Ruins Market attribute panel. This time, without obtaining the Star Origin Stone, he could only take out one of the two newly recovered Mixed Elemental Copper to officially initiate the Ruins Markets upgrade to Fifth Rank. Currently, before the upgrade, theres one more thing he must do. Taking out a Fifth Rank Silver Apple that he had reserved, Song Chi arrived in front of the [Stealth Light Platform]. This piece of equipment, being only of Purple Quality, could not be enhanced to Fifth Rank. To conceal the noise that might be generated by the subsequent Ruin Market upgrade, it had to be evolved into Orange Quality in advance. Quickly, this [Stealth Light Platform] evolved into Orange Quality and was also enhanced to Fifth Rank. Having done this, Song Chi then officially began the Ruins Market upgrade. With the input of a piece of Mixed Elemental Copper, all conditions were met, and Song Chi promptly initiated the upgrade. [The current Ruins Market upgrade requires six months, please patiently wait!] Song Chi raised an eyebrow. He remembered that the previous upgrade to Fourth Rank took a full year; he had assumed this time might take longer but unexpectedly it required only half a year. However, he soon figured it out. The previous upgrade was from Third Rank to Fourth Rank, a large step upgrade, whereas both Fourth and Fifth Ranks belong to the Intermediate Civilization in the classification of the civilizations in the Starry Sea. Without dwelling much longer, Song Chi turned and left the Ruins Market. In the next half year, Song Chi, along with the family and Duchys United Fleet, continued the subsequent operations. Until half a year later. Upon re-entering the Ruins Market, Song Chi could distinctly feel that the Ruins Market Secret Realm had further expanded in area, and the Power Of Domination inside him had advanced a step closer, although not reaching Eighth Rank, he had indeed reached the pinnacle of Seventh Rank. Realizing this, the smile in Song Chis eyes deepened, confirming his earlier speculations. With this newfound Power of Domination at the pinnacle of Seventh Rank, facing the Wizard Civilization in the future, he would have enough confidence. Furthermore, the Ruins Market Projection Token projecting the Markets of the Heavens in the future would no longer possess just the most basic dominator combat power, but would play a far greater role. Thinking this, Song Chi eagerly opened the Ruins Market property panel, eager to see if there were other new changes after the upgrade to Fifth Rank. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Lord: Song Chi] [Level: lv50] [Size: 500kmX500km] [Basic Configuration: 1200 shops, one 50kmx50km stall area, one four-story inn, one lv49 All-Attributes Cultivation Room (double efficiency when doing Spectral Energy cultivation), one lv49 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, one lv49 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform, one Fourth Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform, one Zero Rank Strange Object Origin Improvement Platform.] [Extra Configuration: Stealth Light Platform (Orange) lv50, Fifth Rank Bloodline Baptism Altar (Red), Divine Country Mission Platform (Gold) lv69 (7/22)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (can freely move within the void, mysteriously avoiding natural disasters)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (can set four coordinate anchor points in any star domain in the Shattered Starry Sea)] [Feature 3: Dominion Position (possessing the power of domination when in the Ruins Market)] [Upgrade Requirement: 100 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, Ruins Market Trading Volume must reach fifty thousand strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin] His gaze meticulously reviewed the property panel several times, and Song Chis eyes finally rested on the [Basic Configuration] section. More precisely, his attention was caught by the newly added [Zero Rank Strange Object Origin Improvement Platform] in the Basic Configuration section. At a glance, the most direct change in these Ruins Market properties was the addition of this entirely new configuration. Other than that, besides the increased size of the Ruins Market area, there was also an additional usable anchor point added to the [Spatial Anchor Point] feature. Chapter 878: 459: The Heaven-Defying 【Miracle Origin Improvement Platform】 Chapter 878: Chapter 459: The Heaven-Defying Miracle Origin Improvement Platform In addition, the number of shops in the Ruins Market has increased from 1200 to 2200, with the additional 1000 still being [Ruins Market Consignment Shops]. However, as of now, the value of these [Ruins Market Consignment Shops] is not significant, especially since the [Divine Country Player Trading Space] is much more efficient than both the [Ruins Market Consignment Shops] and [Ruin Market Listing Commands]. Ignoring that, Song Chi made his way to a newly appeared stone platform on the side of the Ruins Market. Looking intently, the attributes of the stone platform quickly displayed before his eyes. [Name: Miracle Origin Improvement Platform] [Rank: Zero] [Effect 1: Insert any quality Strange Object into the improvement platform and consume a set amount of Spectral Energy Points to transform it into an Artifact Origin Essence of the corresponding quality. (Not yet enhanced, this function is currently ineffective)] [Effect 2: Use an Artifact Origin Essence of any quality to extract a higher rank feature from a specified Strange Object/ships component and turn it into a feature entry. (Not yet enhanced, this function is currently ineffective)] [Effect 3: Use an Artifact Origin Essence of any quality to merge a feature entry in hand with a higher quality Strange Object/ships component, and replace a specified feature of that component according to your will. (Not yet enhanced, this function is currently ineffective)] [Effect 4: Merge ten Artifact Origin Essence of the same quality to create a higher quality Artifact Origin Essence. (Not yet enhanced, this function is currently ineffective)] [Note: A special synthesis platform from the hands of a powerhouse in the Starry Seas Immortal Realm Civilization, able to improve and optimize Starry Sea Oddities according to ones own desires.] [Upgrade Requirement: Ruins City Level lv10 or above, 1000 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin] After reviewing the Attributes panel that appeared before him, Song Chi took a breath. According to the detailed description of the attributes, this brand new Miracle Origin Improvement Platforms capabilities are top rank, but to assess its value more specifically, its enhancement level needs to be increased first to see what the ultimate quality limit of the Strange Objects it can improve is. If its effectiveness is only limited to White, Blue, Purple and other such Strange Objects, then its value is just that, but if its also effective for Red, Silver, Gold Strange Objects, then its value is immeasurable. Quickly, Song Chi took out tens of thousands of strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and enhanced it to First Rank. As soon as it reached First Rank, its attributes changed rapidly, and it was now effective for White Starry Sea Oddities. However, the subsequent enhancement requirements also changed. To further enhance it to Second Rank, apart from Ruins City level restrictions and Floating Land Origin, White Oddity Essence was also required. Fortunately, each enhancement still only required one piece. Song Chi could only take out ten White Strange Objects from the Oddity Exchange Shop and transformed them into ten White Oddity Essences, then used them to enhance the Miracle Origin Improvement Platform to Second Rank. Afterwards, he followed the same method for a total of ten pieces each of White, Blue, Purple, and Orange Strange Objects, enhancing this item all the way to Fifth Rank. At this point, the attributes of the Miracle Origin Improvement Platform have changed significantly. At the highest, it can now transform Red Strange Objects into a Red Oddity Essence, and with this Red Oddity Essence, it can now combine and improve the features of Silver ship components. When he saw that it was possible to enhance Silver components at Fifth Rank, Song Chis eyes suddenly shone brightly. He had indeed seen the terrifying future value of this Miracle Origin Improvement Platform. Not to mention others, there is currently an urgently needed component to be improved on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Number. After confirming the attributes of the Miracle Origin Improvement Platform, the first thing Song Chi thought of was the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] component. Its not that the Red radar Peeping Spirit Eyes is not good; its Peeping Spirit Eyes feature has helped Song Chi obtain many Red and even Silver Quality Oddities in recent years, and it was even thanks to it that the den of the elite seeds of the Robber Star Race was overturned recently. However, aside from the Peeping Spirit Eyes feature, the other two features of this Sky Patrol Radar can only be said to be ordinary. At least the Magic Energy Detection feature of the [Silver III Generation Super-wave Magical Energy Detection Radar] he obtained from Goblin Luke is urgently needed on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and although occasionally he could borrow the Yin YangUnited Strength feature from the Yang Concentric Medallion of the White Snow Qing You, the Cooldown Time is inevitably too long, extremely inconvenient. If he could extract this Magic Energy Detection feature and replace one of the ordinary features of [Peeping Spirit Eyes], this Red Sky Patrol Radar would obviously be even more top rank. The key is that its not too expensive, only requiring an Orange Strange Object that cannot be transformed into a ship component as the price, definitely a very worthwhile deal. For example, the component [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring], although it belongs to the Red Enslavement category just like the [Enslavement Medal], its actual value is far less. Its Feature 2 Zoom capability doubled and Feature 3 Additional +1 for child ring count combined are probably even lesser compared to the [Enslavement Medal]s Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature. If it could be modified, it would obviously greatly increase its value. Song Chi didnt think too much, went straight back to the Dragon Spine Continent, borrowed the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] to dismantle the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] without damage, and then took out an earlier acquired Blue Sky Patrol Radar. Chapter 879: 459: The Heaven-Defying [Miracle Origin Improvement Platform] _2 Chapter 879: Chapter 459: The Heaven-Defying [Miracle Origin Improvement Platform] _2 Spiritual Ability Detection Air Patrol Radar lv0 Quality: Blue Feature: Spiritual Power Detection ... {Spiritual Power Detection: All beings or objects with special energy reactions within the detection range of the air patrol radar will be specially highlighted on the monitor.} This top-quality blue air patrol radars Spiritual Power Detection feature is actually no different from the Silver III Generation Ultra-Wave Magic Energy Detection Radar components Magic Energy Detection, except in name. Song Chi has always thought that if he could replace this feature with the Peeping Spirit Eyes, it would be great; however, it would require a Seventh Tier Silver Apple, which he currently cannot afford. Instead, he can make this change in advance with the help of the Miracle Origin Improvement Platform without the need to consume a precious Seventh Tier Silver Apple. Soon, Song Chi expended a portion of white Strange Object essence to turn the Spiritual Power Detection feature into an entry, and then used an orange Strange Object essence to replace the Peeping Spirit Eyes components 200% detection distance enhancement. Thus, the attributes of the Peeping Spirit Eyes component have been completely changed. Peeping Spirit Eyes lv60 Quality: Red Feature: Spiritual Power Detection Feature 2: Detection Priority +8400 Feature 3: The Peeping Spirit Eyes ... Having done this, Song Chi re-equipped the Peeping Spirit Eyes back onto the warship. After understanding the completely new configuration of the Miracle Origin Improvement Platform, Song Chi rushed back to Ruin Market Inn, hoping to see if there would be any changes after advancing to Fifth Rank. However, the result was very disappointing; there were no changes in the four-story inn, and facilities like the Ruins Market Door Room, Market Walking Room, and Ruins Market Projection Room had not increased. It seems these are the only changes, which is less than expected, but its still fine. At least I wont have to be terrified when trading with the Wizard Civilization in the future. Song Chi shook his head, no longer dwelling on it, and left the market. Compared to the Kingdom Fleets continual triumphant progress in the outside world, the advancement of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market can only be considered a minor episode; the millions of battleships of the Kingdom are still pressing forward. Time passes, and in the blink of an eye, another five years go by. This year, Song Chi has reached over 160 years old. In his previous life on Blue Star, he would have been considered an ageless old monster, but for a Zhulu Warship Captain of the orthodox Torch Human Civilization, he is just starting out, merely a junior among juniors. In five years, the Kingdom Fleet has successfully completed the occupation of the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy. Thus, the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, which spans a diameter of over 1.8 million light-years, has been fully incorporated into the map of Torch Human Civilization. ... Heavenly Disk Galaxy, Extreme North Star Domain. In the past few months, tens of millions of Torch Warships from the Yaohan Kingdom have assembled here, almost filling the entire Star Domain. This vast assembly of Torch Warships all face north, as if eager to take on a new challenge. At the edge of their sight lies an astonishingly large natural wormhole, which leads directly to another galaxy further north, the Red Plate River System, belonging to the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization Territory. But the fervor in the hearts of the Torch Ship Captains didnt last long; it was soon utterly extinguished by a vast and mighty pressure that spread from the north. Under this immense pressure, even the three Kingdom Annihilation Swords at the very front of the fleet, despite joining forces, not only had no advantage but were still completely overwhelmed. And even though the three Yaohan Kingdom Annihilation Starships willingly bore more than ninety percent of the pressure, the residual might still oppressed the Fearless Ships, Battleships, and Zhulu Warships behind, rapidly depleting the energy shields on their surfaces. An Eighth Rank, it must be an Eighth Rank Level Eight-Armed Snake Demon Dominator... All the Torch Ship Captains bearing this terrifying pressure came to the same conclusion. Just then, a violent spatial fluctuation emanated from beside the three Kingdom Annihilation Starships up front, and in the next second, the pressure acting upon the Torch Warships behind abruptly dissipated. As their gazes turned forward, the eyes of all captains widened in astonishment. They saw an additional star-annihilating warship with a length exceeding tens of thousands of kilometers materializing beside the kingdoms three star-annihilating warships. The arrival of this fourth star-annihilating ship finally managed to completely neutralize the eighth-order life pressure emanating from the spatial wormhole ahead. [Chenxing Traverse Ship]! Is it really the [Chenxing Traverse Ship]? How is that possible? Wasnt Duke Rosetta fully committed to breaking through to the seventh order of the Guidance Technique? What is he doing appearing now? With only a sixth rank in the Guidance Technique and ordinary Divine Thought State of mind, its difficult to unleash even one-tenth or one-fifth of a star-annihilating ships combat power. Isnt he afraid of an accident occurring? Could it be that hes in a hurry to carve up the territory? No, Im more inclined to believe that he may have already broken through to the seventh order, becoming a true star-annihilating ship captain. After all, this is a veteran captain who has lived for eight thousand years. Wouldnt he know to wait for the right moment? I agree. Lets not forget that he previously took the right arm of a Robber Star Clan Dominator, which is a complete Dominator arm. Extracting a few drops of Dominator Blood Essence from it would be easy. With the partial bonuses from Dominator Blood Essence and the eight-thousand-year foundation of the Chenxing Clan, it is not impossible for him to have stepped into the seventh order of Guidance Technique within a decade or so. ... Amid the bustling discussions within the public communication channel of the warships, the most widely accepted idea was that Rosetta Chenxings Guidance Technique had already broken through to the seventh order, making him a true star-annihilating ship captain. These were all ancient beings who had lived for several thousands of years; none of them were fools. After having upgraded their flagships to star-annihilating ships and having nearly two thousand years left to advance their Guidance Technique, who would take the risk of leaving seclusion prematurely in a nearly guaranteed successful situation? In comparison, the encrypted group chat of the high-level members of the Song Family showed little surprise, but rather, they were mostly delighted. Previously, their family had cooperated with the Chenxing Clan in joint operations. Later on, Song Wujiang even took the initiative to lend Rosetta a helping hand. Through these two points, the high-level family members of the clan could guess that there surely must be a deep collaboration between their family and the Chenxing Clan. As such, the more benefits the Chenxing Clan, or rather the Chenxing Principality, could carve out, the more likely it would be beneficial rather than harmful to the Song Family. However, before these Torch warship captains could ponder further, a frightfully large figure emerged from the spatial wormhole at the end of their view. With its green skin and vertical pupils and a height of a million kilometers, even in the dark starry sea, the visual impact was still indescribable in words. At this moment, even the faces of the four star-annihilating ship captains revealed visible gravity and astonishment. Fortunately, a golden giant phantom also appeared out of nowhere above the kingdoms fleet. The Xian Qin Ying Clan has arrived! Ying Chang, this star domain marks our limit. This is the bottom line for our clan. If you advance even one step further, your Immortal Qin Divine Dynasty can expect an all-out war!! After speaking, the formidable Eight-Armed Snake Demon of the eighth rank turned and stepped back into the wormhole behind it. From beginning to end, the golden giant phantom overhead did not respond at all. However, all the Torch warship captains under the Yaohan Kingdom understood that this marked the end of the territorial expansion war. Even the mighty Immortal Qin Dynasty could not afford to start a full-scale war with the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization by itself; that was something the entire Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster would have to strive for. Alright, this territorial expansion war concludes here. Liu Shu, you four will guard this place. Do not leave until The Great Walls extension reaches here! Additionally, staff will arrive later to take over all high-rank resource points. Unauthorized mining by those who do not meet the qualifications shall be dealt with according to the pre-war regulations!! Above The Vault of Heaven, the Golden Giant spoke slowly. His words sounded more like an order than a discussion, displaying an air of authority. Having said that, without waiting for any response from the star-annihilating ship captains, the Golden Giant tore through the void with a wave of his hand and quickly vanished into the depths of space. As for the four star-annihilating ship captains, they needed to stand guard here until The Great Wall extended and enveloped the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy within its defensive perimeter. Furthermore, the subsequent allocation of this vast star domain, spanning over 800,000 light-years, was to commence as well. PS: The unit of measurement for Dominator True Spirit in the previous text has been changed from ounces to portions, please take note. Chapter 880: 460: Gold Angel Sovereign Wings Chapter 880: Chapter 460: Gold Angel Sovereign Wings For this final frenzy of a feast, all the forces involved in the war had the highest expectations. However, the waiting in between was truly agonizing. To officially start dividing this 800,000-light-year star domain, it was necessary for several Annihilation Starship Captains to free their hands, and the key to this was the colorful strange object [Civilization Great Wall]. Only when the [Civilization Great Wall] spread over, bringing the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy into the defense range, could the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy be free from the looming crisis above and confidently divide and assimilate the fruits of decades of pioneering wars. But waiting for the [Civilization Great Wall] to fully extend over was not something that could be achieved in a short time. In the blink of an eye, three years had passed. That day, within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong of the Song Family Fleet Group, a faint spatial fluctuation was transmitted, and only the Ethereal Body intentionally left by Song Chi remained in the warship, while Song Chi himself had already entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, starting a new round of market trading. ... In the Ruins Market Strange Object Exchange Shop, watching the fourth rank wizard named Levan rush straight into the shop, Song Chi, monitoring from a godlike perspective, smiled. In the previous years, the person had entered the Ruins Market multiple times, never showing any intention of exchanging for the [Di Man Race Blood Puppet] until the last trade, when this fourth-rank wizard named Levan took the initiative to inquire about the specific exchange method. At that time, Song Chi guessed that the other party was probably ready to make a move, so today he waited at the buffering node of the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], immediately starting a new round of market trading. As expected, this time Levan made no cover, headed straight to the Oddity Exchange Shop after leaving the inn. Upon entering the shop, Levan quickly waved to activate the storage ring on his right index finger, and then Song Chi saw a burst of dazzling golden light completely enveloping the Oddity Exchange Shop. What Levan took out from the storage ring was a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity indeed. Great Lord of the Ruins Market, I wonder if this strange object might catch your eye? Song Chi concentrated, with the Power of Domination at the Seventh Rank Peak circulating around him, quickly obtaining the attributes of the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity presented by the other party. However, he then gently shook his head and sighed, replying telepathically: [This item is of no use to me!] The Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity the other party presented was named [Bright Moon Wheel], and could not be converted into a shipborne component, so naturally, he could not agree to the trade. [Strange Object: Bright Moon Wheel] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: No] [Note: A remnant of a star in the Multiverse Era, containing immense might.] Just as Song Chi was disappointed that someone finally brought out a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity but couldnt convert it into a shipborne component, his peripheral vision caught sight of Levan once again using his magic power to activate the storage ring in his hand, and then another holy oddity emitting golden light appeared. Song Chi internally gasped, restraining the impulse to send his spiritual sense to check, and instead replied telepathically: [Show them all!] Hearing this, Levan hesitated for a moment, then immediately activated the storage ring again. Three Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities, indeed... members of an Overlord Level Civilization really do make generous gestures!! Watching the three Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities clutched in Levans hands in the Oddity Exchange Shop, even with the luxurious configuration currently on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis breathing became a bit rapid. But he quickly calmed down, while marvelling at the prosperity of Wizard Civilization, quickly sending his spiritual sense over. Before long, the attributes of the second Golden Oddity appeared before him. [Strange Object: Bloodline Prince Core] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Blood Furnace Engine}] [Note: A blood core from a Seventh Rank Vampire Prince, transformed after a million years, containing endless fresh blood energy inside.] This second Golden Oddity made Song Chis eyes light up, but that was about it as this was a shipborne engine of Golden Sanctuary Quality, although also very precious, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong already had an engine of better quality [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine], so it was not urgently needed. If the third Holy Land Oddity could not be converted into a shipborne component, Song Chi would not mind exchanging for this oddity, but the fact was, when his gaze turned to the third strange object, his sight was completely fixed, thoroughly captivated by the wing-shaped oddity. [Strange Object: Angel Kings Wings] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Wings of Royal Authority}] [Note: After the starfall of a Eighth Rank Angel King of the Angel Race, all his wings remained, transformed into a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity over hundreds of thousands of years.] ... Wings of Royal Authority lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Holy Light Shield Feature 2: Increase in warship loading speed by 140% Feature 3: Light Resistance +1000 Feature 4: Angel Wing Escape Feature 5: Angel King True Spirit Guardian Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After installation, one flying feather tail wing will be generated on both sides of the warships stern, significantly enhancing the structural integrity of the warships stern. Upgrade Requirement: 40 threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 4000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 drop of Angel Race blood (Zero Rank) {Holy Light Shield: Containing infinite Holy Light power within the Wings of Royal Authority, once installed, a Holy Light Shield can autonomously form on the outer layer of the warship Energy Shield, the Defense Value and Shield Value of the Holy Light Shield being equal to half of the same quality standard Energy Shield, after overload, buffer for 1 hour.} Chapter 881: 460: Gold Angel Sovereign Wings_2 Chapter 881: Chapter 460: Gold Angel Sovereign Wings_2 {Angel Wing Escape: Consumes 30,000 Spectral Energy Points, activation of the Wings of Royal Authority, flash escape to a designated location according to the captains will, the current maximum flash escape distance is 1000 km, cooldown time 72 hours.} {Angel King True Spirit Guard: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, summon the protection of the Angel King True Spirit over oneself, all designated friendly units within the Angel King True Spirits coverage area can enjoy 80% of the guarding effect, duration 30 minutes, cooldown time five years.} It is evident that this component named [Wings of Royal Authority] is a super top-rank Gold Holy Domain Component. Although it is a special component, it not only has Holy Light Shield, a feature that significantly increases defensive power, but also Angel Wing Escape, a flash escape feature, and Angel King True Spirit Guard, a large-scale group guard feature. To merely call it top-rank seems somewhat insufficient. One must be aware that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong already has a component like the [Black Hole Evolution Layer], a Black Supreme part that provides the warship with double-layers of warship armor. Now, if another double-layer energy shield provided by [Wings of Royal Authority] is added, the defense of the warship will be peerless among warships of the same rank. Thinking this, Song Chi couldnt help but internally comment: This is making me irreversibly commit to the path of a tanky warship, but... I like it! Muttering to himself, he swiftly sent his response to Levan through his thoughts. [Settle on the Angel Lords Wings!] Upon seeing the Law characters projected on the light screen, the first thing to emerge in Levans eyes was joy. As long as the trade could be accomplished, he and his teachers rewards would definitely be substantial; regardless that his grand-teacher, the True Spirit Wizard, hasnt ascended for long, they are still a great Dominator with plenty of good items that could greatly benefit them just by giving away one. However, his face quickly showed a twinge of pain, as when he came, his grand-teacher instructed that the [Angel Kings Wings] were the highest valued among the three Strange Objects, and if possible, they should avoid trading it. Although a bit regrettable, Levan still showed no intention of refusal and promptly confirmed the trade. Once the [Di Barbarian Tribe Blood Puppet] was handed over to him, the [Angel Kings Wings] were also absorbed by Song Chi using the Power of Domination. Looking at the [Angel Kings Wings] now in his possession, the corners of Song Chis mouth slightly rose. Once the level of this component was enhanced, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ascended to a battleship, he could imagine the extent to which the defensive power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would reach. However, there was one point to be careful about, the enhancement of this component required the blood of the Angel Race. At low ranks it was still manageable, but as it enhanced to the fifth, sixth rank, it might require the blood of angels of the same rank. Angels were quite rare, and later enhancements could be troublesome. It is just that whats needed is ordinary Angel Blood, not Essence Blood or Primordial Blood, otherwise it would have been even more troublesome. Remember the Stark Family enslaved quite a few from the Angel Race, I could inquire there later, but I cant make an appearance myself, need to find someone else to do it... Murmuring to himself, Song Chi didnt think any further. He safely stored away the Holy Land Oddity of the Gold Holy Domain and also called Shen Youran to help him inquire about Angel Blood later. Once the Ruins Market trade was over, he immediately took out [Shaking Light 32 Order], asking about Angel Blood in the Star Rank group chat and requesting fellow members to help collect it for him. After doing all that, he didnt leave the Ruins Market but went straight to the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room]. The [All-Attributes Cultivation Room] had also reached lv50, with an astonishing boost to Spectral Energy cultivation. By leveraging the ordinary Dominating Blood extracted from the previous Dominator flesh, and with the boost from the lv50 [All-Attributes Cultivation Room], Song Chis Guidance Technique had been improving rapidly in recent years, and had now reached lv45. But this time he was not there to cultivate the Guidance Technique. Sitting cross-legged in the cultivation room, Song Chi waved his hand and took out the Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source from a nearby Storage Capsule. Since obtaining this Upgrade Fire Source, he had been wanting to use it immediately but had been delayed until now due to various reasons; there was just enough time to do so now. The thought of his Seed of Torch evolving into Silver after absorbing this Fire Seed caused Song Chi to be slightly excited. The two components, [Black Hole Evolution Layer] and [Wings of Royal Authority], indeed can transform the defensive power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong into an unrivaled existence among warships of the same rank, but that only refers to energy and physical aspects. To achieve Absolute Defense, theres actually another important aspect. Defense regarding the Spiritual Force. In the aspect of Spiritual Force, Song Chi now has the Soul Subduing Stele from the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele], including the Demon Puppet Spirit Guarding from [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet], which are not considered weak, but this is not enough. The [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele] is just an Orange Component, and [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] is a bit better but is only a Red Component. If faced with truly powerful spiritual attack methods, both are not guaranteed to ensure the Spiritual is unharmed. By comparison, if he could elevate the Seed of Torch to Silver Quality, along with the inherent good resistance of the Silver Torch Seed to external soul body attack methods, only then would Song Chi be in a truly tripartite absolute safety, Absolute Defense. Huff! Taking a deep breath, Song Chi began to fully adjust his state. The Seed of Torch that devours a higher Level Upgrade Fire Source has an extremely high success rate for ascension, but failure is not unheard of. Considering the value of the Silver Quality Upgrade Fire Source, he dares not be careless. Hours later, when his whole body state reached its peak, an Ancestral Torch suddenly opened between Song Chis brows. The wisp of Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source was drawn into the Ancestral Aperture Space by the powerful Absorbing Force. The process of fusion was not smooth, and the transformation between the Red Torch Seed and Silver Torch Seed could be considered a fundamental metamorphosis. Despite Song Chis full cooperation, the entire fusion process still took a very long time. At the very moment he completed the devouring and fusion, Song Chi felt his spirit exhausted to the extreme, but fortunately, he persisted to the end. The instant the entire Ancestral Aperture Chaos Space was shrouded in silver light also marked Song Chis successful evolution of the Torch Seed from red to silver. At the same time, the originally exhausted spirit suddenly regained vitality, the previous fatigue completely gone, as if the entire spiritual essence had undergone a brand new elevation. Silver Spark, over a hundred and thirty years of effort, have I finally come to this step today... For a moment, endless emotions surfaced in Song Chis heart. He reminisced about the difficulties of the past hundred years, as well as the joy of the present boundless opportunities. The Silver Torch Seed, what does this represent? It means that on the road to becoming a Seventh-Order Star Destroyer Captain, one of the highest mountains blocking the way has been moved aside first, that the enhancement of various components of the warship will no longer be halted at the Seventh Rank in the future, and it also means that his hope for future ascension to Dominator has greatly increased... Continuing his thoughts, Song Chi shook his head and did not let himself drift further into them. After all, this is just one of the mountains on the path toward becoming an Annihilation Starship Captain, and the road ahead is still long. Little Chi, can you hear me? The post-war summary meeting is about to start! Suddenly, through the Ethereal Body left in the outside world, Song Chi heard the call of the Clan Elder. Upon hearing the six words post-war summary meeting, his eyes narrowed sharply. Post-war summary meeting? Actually, calling it a post-war division of spoils meeting would be more appropriate, a merely more pleasant sounding name. Concerning the most important meeting of this campaign of the war, he naturally would not be absent. With a thought, his figure suddenly disappeared from the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room], and when he returned to the outer realms Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, he didnt rush to leave, but instead took a shower in his personal room aboard the warship. PS: How about the attributes of this Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity? Should be okay, right? PS2: Asking for a wave of Monthly Tickets again. Chapter 882: 461: [Chenxing Kingdom] Chapter 882: Chapter 461: [Chenxing Kingdom] In a few years, the [Civilization Great Wall] has finally extended its reach from west to east, successfully encompassing the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy within its defensive range. For those Torch Ship Captains who saw the Starry Sky Great Wall that spans endless light-years for the first time, the shock was indescribable. However, for Song Chi, it had become somewhat commonplace. ... This summary conference was taking place atop the Robber Star Floating Land, a Seventh Level Floating Land. As for the attendees, the least powerful among them were those with the strength of a Zhulu Warship Captain, and each faction could only send one representative unless they had a Fifth Rank Battleship Captain, in which case they could send several representatives. A Sixth Rank Gate like the Song Family could not only send all their Fearless and Battleship Captains, but they could also bring multiple Zhulu Warship Captains with them. The firmament of the Robber Star Floating Land, in a short time, thousands of Torch Warships of Zhulu-class and above gathered, naturally, the four Star-Annihilating Starships were the center of attention, surrounded by all the others. About ten minutes after the ten warships of the Song Family arrived, when representatives from all sides had gathered, the post-war summary conference officially commenced. Without any superfluous opening remarks, everyone was busy. The Annihilation Starship Captains still had to further discuss the specific details of the continued guard duty at the [Civilization Great Wall], so the first sentence spoken in the magnetic wave group chat formed by the four Star-Annihilating Starships went straight to the point. Yaohan-Liu Shu: This is the data on the contribution to the expansion compiled by the subordinate statistical department over the past three years. Take a look, everyone, the following detailed distribution will be based on this contribution ranking. Those higher up not only have the priority in the distribution but will also get larger areas of the Star Domain! After speaking, a detailed expansion contribution data chart was uploaded to the group chat. Song Chi quickly clicked to open it, but soon his brow furrowed. [Robber Star Expansion War Contribution Rankings] [First: Yaohan Liu Family] [Second: Northern Sphere Shen Family] [Third: Dongli Xiao Family] [Fourth: Chenxing Principality and Stark Combined Fleet] [Fifth: Mysterious Han Yue Family and Bell Combined Fleet] ... The rankings listed on this contribution chart were quite interesting; besides the three Immortal Clans listed separately, the others on the list were all notably combined fleets. However, this also made things a lot easier, avoiding many unnecessary disputes, at least for the time being. As for the future re-distribution and disputes within the combined fleets, that was their own affair, and the Annihilation Starship Captains need not concern themselves with it. Aside from the three Immortal Clans with legacies spanning over ten thousand years, the Chenxing Principality and Stark Combined Fleet in which the Song Family was a part ranked fourth on the list. This was expected by everyone. Not to mention the Chenxing Principality and the Stark Combined Fleets impressive battle record during the expansion war, but solely the fact of a newly recognized Annihilation Starship Captain determined that their place could only be below those three longstanding Immortal Clans. What made Song Chi puzzled was that according to his previous conjecture, the Chenxing Clan, as the fourth Immortal Clan, should have been listed separately. Why were they still included within the combined fleet? Even more puzzling was that the words Chenxing Principality were clearly labeled, which was quite an eyesore to other Kingdom forces. Could it be... that Lady Rosetta is planning to establish a kingdom... Suddenly, Song Chi thought of something, his breathing rapid, and even his controlled composure showed a clear stir of emotion. Beside him, inside the Immovable Ming King, Song Shiyuan was the first to notice his abnormality, or rather, not just Song Chis but the entire Song Family and all representatives of the five major powers of the Principality who showed up at the conference, as their faces revealed excited expressions one after another. As if to confirm what everyone was thinking, at that moment, a detached voice from Rosetta Chenxing suddenly resounded in the conference group chat. As for this list of expansion contributions, all captains from the Chenxing Principality have no objections. However, before the final allocation, I would like to give all present a heads up, in three months, the Chenxing Principality will formally hold a [Kingdom] ascension ceremony, and we hope for your attendance! As these words were released, the entire conference chat fell silent for a moment. The ascension from a Duchy to a Kingdom was undoubtedly a joyous occasion, but at this moment, the hearts of the representatives from various factions in the group chat all tightened as their gazes scanned over the indifferent faces of the three Annihilation Starship Captains from the Yaohan Kingdom, and nobody dared to be the first to extend congratulations. Ultimately, it was the old ancestor of the Song Family, Song Wujiang, who smiled actively breaking the deadlock: Good! The Chenxing Principality has been established for over 5,000 years, and now that we finally have an Annihilation Starship Captain, this is indeed an occasion for celebration! With these words out, representatives from the Golden Corner Lu Family, the Dusk Family, and the Eagle Family quickly caught on and voiced their agreement in response. Once the major factions of the Principality gave their consent, the representatives from the Kingdom followed suit. While they offered congratulations with their words, the hearts of the representatives from the Kingdom factions were a mix of feelings. The Duchy ascending to a Kingdom meant, unmistakably, that they aimed to compete for more territories right under the noses of the three established Immortal Clans of the Yaohan Kingdom. And this Chenxing Principality... no, it should now be referred to as the Chenxing Kingdom, the more resources and territories that Chenxing Kingdom was allocated, the more it would ultimately cost the other forces of the Yaohan Kingdom. Chapter 883: 461: [Chenxing Kingdom]_2 Chapter 883: Chapter 461: [Chenxing Kingdom]_2 Should the three great Immortal Clans fill this gap? Possible? Yet, even though these facts are well understood, no one dares to object, not even the three Annihilation Starship Captains from the Yaohan Kingdom. For the Torch Human Civilization of the Four Great Super Empires highly advocates for the forces beneath them to actively expand their territories, especially so for newly established kingdoms. Should anyone dare obstruct such affairs, the Empire Tribunals judgment would immediately befall them. Time passed, and after endless wrangling, the list recognizing contributions to territorial expansion was finally determined, followed by the official distribution of the territory spanning over eight hundred thousand light years, previously controlled by the Robber Star Civilization. Yaohan-Liu Shu: Firstly, centered around the Robber Star Floating Land, the adjacent three hundred thousand light years of the Star Domain will be controlled by the three Immortal Clans of our Yaohan! Naturally, the first distribution went to the three colossal entities at the pinnacle of the Yaohan Kingdom pyramid. With a distribution of three hundred thousand light years around the Robber Star Floating Land, the various powers below were accepting and no objections arose. After all, despite being the territory with the densest concentration of resources, it did not constitute even half, and subsequently, a considerable common area near the Robber Star Floating Land would be opened to the public. Overall, it was something all forces could accept. However, the subsequent distribution was not so pleasant. Yaohan-Liu Shu: Secondly, from the north of the Chaotic Star Field, stretching all the way to the Civilization Great Wall in the northern part of the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, this vast territory shall belong to the Chenxing Principality and the Stark Combined Fleet. At the announcement of this second division, despite caution towards Rosetta Chenxing, the newly-promoted Annihilation Starship Captain, representatives of various kingdoms dared not speak too harshly, yet voices of opposition filled the chat. From the north of the Chaotic Star Field stretching up to the Civilization Great Wall, the area of this Star Domain must be no less than two hundred and fifty thousand light years, how is that possible? Indeed, we acknowledge the Chenxing Clan taking one hundred thousand light years of the Star Domain, but is it just for several other families to divide up the remaining one hundred and fifty thousand light years between them? No, we disagree; we have hundreds of families here. If we were to calculate like this, would the five families split one hundred and fifty thousand light years, while our hundreds of families share the remaining two hundred and fifty thousand light years? What right do they have? We will not agree! ... In no time, the entire chat was in chaos, with dissenting voices rising one after another. As for the three Annihilation Starship Captains of the Yaohan Kingdom, although they did not speak, their glances all turned to Rosetta Chenxing, seemingly curious about her response. Regarding this specific distribution plan, naturally, the four Annihilation Starship Captains had discussed it beforehand. The two hundred and fifty thousand light years were precisely what Rosetta Chenxing had previously proposed, so the three were somewhat curious about the source of her confidence. At that moment, Rosetta Chenxings gaze shifted to Song Wujiang, at the forefront of the Song Family Fleet. Their eyes met, and Song Wujiang gave a slight nod. Hiss The familiar sound of the hangar doors opening was heard, and the next second, a warship tens of kilometers long, distinct from the Torch Human Civilizations battleships, burst out from the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. As everyone was puzzled, this thousands-of-meters-tall starship, fundamentally different from the Torch Human Civilization warships, shot towards the sky. As it flew a suitable distance, the special warship seemed utterly unleashed from its bonds, rapidly expanding in size. Thirty thousand meters; One hundred thousand meters; Until at last, the warship bloated to hundreds of thousands of kilometers, dwarfing several Star-Annihilating Starships. The Torch Ship Captains skimmed their gazes over this sky-blocking behemoth of a starship, its exterior adorned with a super nuclear energy shield of astonishing strength, its bow unhidden with the golden Star-Annihilator Cannon muzzle, and at that instant, everyone subconsciously swallowed hard. After all, just from appearances, the deterrence of this Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship was even greater than the four Star-Annihilating Starships present. This Super Battleship must possess Domination Level combat power. The specific strength is unknown, but it must certainly be related to the word Dominator. This is the thought that formed in the hearts of all Torch Ship Captains present at the moment. However, before they could ponder further, a calm voice had already emanated from [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. Now, am I qualified? No one responded, but all the prior dissenting voices had dissipated completely. To think that Rosetta has such confidence C it turns out to be a Seventh Rank flagship of the Tri-Eye Race! Yes, my lord! Several Star-Annihilating Starship Captains from the Yaohan Kingdom were very knowledgeable and recognized this special warship at first glance. Song Wujiang naturally knew he could not hide it and directly nodded in acknowledgment. After this, no one else spoke in opposition. Liu Shus side immediately began the assignment of the subsequent fleets. Knowing that the outcome was more or less determined, Song Wujiangs expression inside [Dinghai Dragon Steed] did not change, but his heart greatly relieved a sigh. Strictly speaking, the addition of another Dominator Combat Power should be something the three Star-Annihilating Starship Captains from Yaohan Kingdom were happy to see, as it could effectively share the defense pressure they would face at [Civilization Great Wall] later on. However, with the Heavenly Disk Galaxy now completely falling into the Torch Human Civilization Territory, things are different from before. With no Robber Star Civilization as a buffer, the Yaohan Kingdom is now directly adjacent to the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization, and every additional Dominator Combat Power means increased security for the Heavenly Disk Galaxy. Nevertheless, since its not an orthodox Star-Annihilating Starship, Song Wujiang was not confident whether it could be acknowledged by the three Star-Annihilating Starship Captains. Now, with the opportunity fought by Rosetta Chenxing to secure territorial rights for establishing their kingdom, allowing this Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship to be formally recognized by the two kingdoms will greatly impact the future development of the entire Song Family. Not to mention anything else, at the very least, the Dinghai Song Family should be able to call themselves half an Immortal Clan. Even if outsiders do not recognize this title, at least in the following redistribution of territory under Chenxing Kingdom, it could secure tangible benefits for the Song Family. Song Wujiang suppressed his somewhat excited emotions. His thoughts took a sharp turn, and he quickly retracted the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship in the sky back into [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. As for the concern of the Dominator Flagship being cunningly seized by others, he had none. Not to mention that the Tri-Eye Races flagship, carrying Dominator Might itself, was not something that could be taken away so easily, even if a Captain managed to do so, it would be impossible for them to make a move here. What a joke, with so many from different powers watching, and surely members of the Xian Qin Divine Dynastys Royal Family present unseen, anyone daring to make a move here would certainly become the target of all. After this episode, the post-war summary meeting continued for several more hours, but even when the distribution was completely finished, the meeting still did not come to an end. Because subsequent announcements of high-rank resource points on the various Floating Lands and the list of forces that were penalized for unauthorized mining of certain resources had to be revealed. Both lists were densely packed, involving a large number of resources points and punished forces, so many that it was somewhat frightening. At first, there was nothing much, but as time passed, some people began to grumble in the group chat, which grew increasingly intense towards the end. It wasnt that the great Immortal Clans lacked deterrence. The listed resource points were all extremely valuable, and the resources required for additional compensation were the same. These rare resources were extremely important for Fourth Rank, Fifth Rank, and even ordinary Sixth Rank Clans. However, when Liu Shu personally stated that these were commands issued by the Immortal Qin Dynasty, the group chat fell silent again. They might dare to voice some small complaints against the several Immortal Clans of the kingdom, but this was the Xian Qin Divine Dynasty, the heaven of Torch Humanity. The Song family, on the other hand, seemed much calmer, as they were not on any list. Song Wujiang had deep cooperation with Rosetta Chenxing, and the Song Family was under the protection of the newly risen Immortal Clan, the Chenxing Clan. Subsequently, all allocated territories, Floating Lands, and resources were wholly their own and not required to be surrendered. With that, the post-war summary meeting finally concluded. The representatives of different families dispersed one after another, and thousands of high-rank warships quickly vanished in the firmament of the Robber Star Floating Land. Chapter 884: 462: Song Family Territory Chapter 884: Chapter 462: Song Family Territory Outside the Robber Star Floating Land, representatives from various powers within the Chenxing Principality, including Hadi Stark of the Stark Family, have once again convened. Although the general allocation has been completed, their internal distribution had just begun. With the newly divided two hundred and fifty thousand light-years added to the Principalitys original territory and the Chaotic Star Field, the subsequent territory for the Chenxing Kingdom is roughly around three hundred thousand light-years. How this vast stretch should be divided naturally requires unified discussion among all the families. Before the others could speak, Rosetta Chenxing and Song Wujiang, as if they had already agreed, took turns to speak. Including the original domain of the Principality, stretching from south to north, these one hundred and twenty thousand light-years will belong to the Chenxing Clan! My Song family as well, including the original Dinghai Star Domain, the Red River Star Domain, and the western part of the Chaotic Star Field, extending seven thousand light-years to the north, these eighty thousand light-years of Star Domain shall belong to the Dinghai Song Family! Upon hearing this, the Stark, Lu Family, Dusk Family, and Eagle Family naturally looked somewhat displeased. After all, these two families have claimed two hundred thousand light-years, which is 2/3 of the Chenxing Kingdoms future territory. However, recalling that each family had a Dominator Combat Power in their ranks, no one dared to complain. In the end, after a lot of bargaining, the remaining one hundred thousand light-years of Star Domain were also allocated. The Stark Family took a segment of twenty-five thousand light-years near the border of the Yaohan Kingdom, the Lu Family and Dusk Family each took twenty thousand light-years, the Eagle Family fifteen thousand light-years, and the final twenty thousand light-years were divided by the remaining forces of the Principality. This allocation scheme was not perfect, as many forces were unsatisfied, but for the Chenxing Clan and Song Family, it was more than satisfactory. Within the territory allocated to his family, Song Chi immediately noticed the Robbing Wind Floating Land. Clearly, the family patriarch had not forgotten about the medium-sized Titanium Crystal Vein with an ore vein core. Besides the Robbing Wind Floating Land and the Dragon Spine Continent, where the Song Family Ancestral Land is located, there are three Sixth Level Floating Lands in the eighty thousand light-years of the Star Domain allocated to the family. One of them is a Life-type Robber Sky Floating Land, and the other two are resource-type Floating Lands, respectively renamed by the family as Dinghai 001 and Dinghai 002. As for the Fifth Level Floating Lands, there are more than 20, and even more of the Fourth Level. Robber Sea Floating Land, Song Familys residence. Inside the encrypted group chat jointly established by the Dinghai Dragon Steed and the Immovable Ming King: Although the war is largely over, everyone must not let down their guard. Within these eighty thousand light-years of Star Domain, there must be remnants of the Robber Star Race. In that case, Ding Bang, arrange as soon as possible to distribute the Zhulu Warship Captains to every Fifth Level Life-type Floating Land. As for the Fourth Level Floating Lands, deploy a hundred-strong Hellfire Mech legion to each. Ensure the order on all High Rank Floating Lands! Additionally, I will return to Dragon Spine Continent to preside. Shi Yuan, take this High-dimensional Teleportation Gate component. Once enhanced to Sixth Rank, it can set seven specific teleport coordinates within a radius of one hundred thousand light-years. At that time, you will be stationed at Robbing Wind Floating Land and set up coordinates on key Floating Lands like Dragon Spine Continent and Robber Sky Floating Land. This will ensure timely reinforcements on multiple fronts! Furthermore, for these newly occupied Floating Lands and Star Domains, we must also expedite our development efforts, including immigration policies. The sooner we complete immigration, the sooner we can develop the value of the Floating Lands, and the earlier our Song Family can benefit. Having said that, as Song Wujiang paused, Song Dingbang, who had been attentively listening, took the initiative to speak: Elder Ancestor, regarding immigration, there may be some difficulty for now. Everyone in the chat understood his meaning. Prior to this, the Dinghai Star Domain under the Song Familys jurisdiction spanned just over two thousand light-years, with a population of only a few hundred billion. Although the moment they heard news of the colonial wars, they immediately implemented procreation encouragement policies on all life-type Floating Lands within their star domains, including the familys colonial points in other Alien Star Domains. Yet even after several decades, the population growth has been significant, but filling the entire eighty thousand light-year Star Domain with such a limited population is clearly unrealistic. Song Wujiang pondered for a moment before saying: The migration for the Red River Star Domain and the western part of the Chaotic Star Field has been largely completed. The follow-up will only focus on the newly occupied seventy thousand light-years. Indeed, the population is insufficient. Well, for now, lets proceed with immigration to all the Level 3 and above Life Floating Lands. After another hundred years, when the population increases, we can then extend to all Life Floating Lands. Yes! ... After discussing these matters, Song Wujiangs gaze shifted back to Song Chi in the group chat. Little Chi, I know that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong has enough foundation to assault the rank of Battleship, but your current Guidance Technique level has just reached lv45, far from matching the Warship. If you initiate the Warship promotion now, youll inevitably be in a prolonged state of imbalance between you and the Warship, which will affect your Compatibility with the Warship. Why dont you stay at the Robber Star Floating Land for now? Weve acquired the plot of public land we selected, and its a crucial time to fully develop it. Family shops, family residences, these are all significant. Why not remain here for a few decades? Once your Guidance Technique level is elevated, you can then return to Dragon Spine Continent, how about that? Song Chi naturally would not refuse and quickly nodded in agreement. Chapter 885: 462: Song Family Territory_2 Chapter 885: Chapter 462: Song Family Territory_2 Lets not mention that the ancestral teachings are indeed correct; currently, my Guidance Technique level is somewhat lacking. Breaking through directly would not only reduce the success rate of the warships advancement, but also affect the compatibility with the warship in the aftermath, something no Torch Ship Captain wishes to see. Compared to that, staying on the Robber Star Floating Land, a Seventh Level Floating Land, is clearly an excellent choice. The key point now is that the pioneering wars have just ended, and the captains who participated in the wars have plenty of good items in their hands. As the only Seventh Level life-type Floating Land in the Star Domain that stretches eight hundred thousand light-years, situated at the very center of the Star Domain, it will inevitably become the most sought-after location for the independent Torch Ship Captains. Thus, staying here, Song Chi can better collect various Starry Sea Oddities that cannot be converted into shipborne components, including Black Hole Dense Stones, Escape Stones, Low Level Intelligent Brains, Angel Blood, and the like. Even with some luck, he might be able to acquire rarely encountered items such as High Rank Floating Continent Origin, Starry Sky Plant Heart, High Order Void Crystals, and so on. However, throughout these orders, there is no mention of the Space Wormhole Generator component. Could it be that the few in the group chat are unaware of the existence of this Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity? Of course not! The real reason is simple: indeed, establishing an Acquired Space Wormhole between Dragon Spine Continent and Robbing Wind Floating Land with the Space Wormhole Generator component can greatly enhance the efficiency of immigration, including the development of the Floating Land and trade, among other advantages. However, theres an undeniable issue at hand. The Space Wormhole Generator is a highly valuable Golden Sanctuary strategic-level component. Once its existence is revealed, a single Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship alone would not withstand the covetous gazes from the outside world. Only a complete Star-Annihilating Starship can allow the Song Family to officially enter the ranks of the Immortal Clan, giving them the freedom to use this component and even to trade with other powers. For example, charging other Immortal Clans a fee to open up wormhole passages. With these orders issued, the Song Family Fleet soon set out from Robbing Sea Floating Land, heading towards their respective assigned Star Domains through Star Gates or Spatial Jumps. This Robbing Sea Floating Land is only a few thousand light-years away from Robber Star Floating Land, and is truly within the territory of the three Immortal Clans of the Yaohan Kingdomnaturally, they cannot linger here for long. ... Robber Star Floating Land, Heavenly Han Plain. This vast plain, spanning billions of kilometers, has been designated as a public open area by the three Immortal Clans of the Yaohan Kingdom after careful deliberation. Nowadays, the plain is bustling, with hundreds of thousands of Torch Warships landing and taking off at all times, which has brought about the utmost prosperity to the area. At the very center of Heavenly Han Plain, a mountain resembling the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain has risen from the ground in just a few months, thanks to the ingenious skills of the Song Family Fleet. Now, this location has become Dinghai Song Familys base on Robber Star Floating Land, and not far from the Dragon Spine Mountain Palace lies a massive city that has sprung up in these few months as well. The city, named Dragon Spine City, is where the Song Family conducts foreign trade. Nowadays, not only does Dragon Spine City house the Song Familys Dragon Spine Shops, but also a multitude of shops that have been rented out at high prices. For this reason, Dragon Spine City grows busier day by day. Dragon Spine Shops, top floor. Song Chi had just finished some critical matters and was ready to enter the Ruins Market to officially start his cultivation efforts for the upcoming decades. But suddenly, a chirping sound caught his ear. Looking down, it was a message from the Shaking Light 32 Order group chat. Corpse Dog #3: @all members, does anyone have a Sixth Rank Moon Spring? Urgently needed! Green Fox #17: @Corpse Dog #3, Uncle Corpse Dog, are you attempting to ascend to Seventh Rank? Corpse Dog #3: Yes, and I failed! Scorching Sun #19: Ah? Then your flagship... Yulong #17: Uncle Corpse Dog, even you failed? I dont have a Sixth Rank Moon Spring, but I will have my people search with all their might, though hopes are slim as its quite rare. Also, Uncle Corpse Dog, do you need any life-extending spiritual objects? I have a Sixth Rank Starry Sky Plant Heart here, which can extend life by several hundred years. 3 Corpse Dog: If I can get a share of the Moon Spring, longevity isnt a problem. Besides, I have a special component in my hand. Although the flagship failed to promote, it didnt sink. It just destroyed two golden components, and the Seed of Torch is also in a buffer state, only after this buffer period can I summon and control the warship again! 17 Yulong: Thats great, as long as the warship didnt sink, theres a chance for a second attempt! ... Following Corpse Dogs words, the entire communication group chat was suddenly filled with exclamations, with various messages coming one after another. After reading the messages, Song Chis heart was stirred. He happened to have a Sixth Rank Moon Spring, or the Prime Ancestor might just have it; previously, he had obtained the Sixth Rank Moon Spring from the Dark Night Elves and already handed it over to the Prime Ancestor. Such a thing is rare, and in principle, he shouldnt be moved by it. However, the relationships among the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower are very good; Corpse Dogs attempt to upgrade his flagship to a Star-Annihilating Starship has failed, and the Seed of Torch has fallen into a thousand-year buffer. If he cant get the Sixth Rank Moon Spring, its very likely he wont have a second chance to try upgrading the Star-Annihilating Starship. As for life-extending spiritual objects? Corpse Dogs identity is extraordinary; how could the life-extending spiritual objects hes taken to this day be few? It can be said that most of the life-extending spiritual objects have little effect on him anymore. Therefore, if there is a chance to help, Song Chi still wants to make a move. Secondly, Corpse Dogs identity is no simple matter, and he has plenty of good things in his hand. If he really takes out the Sixth Rank Moon Spring, the other party will surely give something of equal or greater value in exchange. For example, the Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source. At the moment, the Prime Ancestor is lacking a Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source because of the constraints of the Seed of Torch. Although the Immovable Ming King has advanced to a Fearless Ship, all components have only been enhanced to Sixth Rank, which makes the combat power of the Immovable Ming King quite ordinary among Fearless Ships. If the Seed of Torch could evolve into silver and then upgrade the enhancement levels of all components to Seventh Rank, it would certainly greatly enhance the combat power of the Immovable Ming King. Thinking of this, Song Chi first took out the Shaking Light Star Rank and sent a message. 32 Waking of Insects: Uncle Corpse Dog, I have information about the Sixth Rank Moon Spring, but I still need to ask for specifics. Please wait for a moment! After speaking, he went straight to the warship summoning room underground of the Dragon Spine Shops building. Once he summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, he prepared to activate the Long-Range Communicator component. After this component was enhanced to the Sixth Rank, its maximum communication distance had reached 100,000 light-years. Now that the Dinghai Dragon Steed had already set off to return to the Dragon Spine Continent, by calculation, it should still be within the communication range. However, before he could activate the component, another reply came through in the Star Rank group chat. 26 Mystic Fox: Waking of Insects, impressive! 3 Corpse Dog: Waking of Insects, these are some decent items I can take out, help me to ask and see if the other party is interested! As he said this, he uploaded a list of information again. Silver time-related component [Time CrownFake], 1 Dominant True Spirit, 2 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, 1 drop of Dominator Blood Essence... As they looked at the list of various resources on the table, everyone in the group chat felt envious. Song Chi felt the same, but he quickly frowned, thinking that what the Prime Ancestor actually needed might be the Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source. However, it seemed that Corpse Dog didnt have it. After replying Dont worry in the group chat, Song Chi quickly activated the Long-Range Communicator component. Without any surprises, this component successfully activated the mini-disc left on the Dinghai Dragon Steed, and Song Wujiang had not yet traveled beyond the 100,000 light-year communication range of the Robber Star Floating Land. Little Chi, whats up? Chapter 886: 463: The Transaction Chapter 886: Chapter 463: The Transaction Ancestor, heres the thing, I... Song Chi quickly recounted the situation in detail to Song Wujiang, listing the items that the Corpse Dog could offer for exchange, and then he waited patiently for a response. In fact, he still had a Sixth Rank Moon Spring in his hands, but that was reserved for his future use; he couldnt possibly trade away his own share of the Moon Spring. After all, considering years of trading with the Dark Night Elves and the New Moon Tribe backing them, the Sixth Rank Moon Springs in their possession were extremely limited. From beginning to end, they had only traded two portions of Sixth Rank Level Moon Springs. He didnt know if there would be any more in the future, or when they might become available, so he needed to keep a share for himself in advance. Of course, if Song Wujiang was willing to offer that Sixth Rank Moon Spring this time, he would do everything in his power to secure another portion later on. After decades of pioneering wars, not only the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had solidified its foundation, but the Dinghai Dragon Steed had also advanced further into a Senior Dreadnought, not far from the Ultimate Dreadnought. This also meant that it might not be long before Song Wujiang attempted to break through to a Star-Annihilating Starship, to elevate the family into the ranks of the Immortal Clans. Thus, he would greatly need a Sixth Rank Moon Spring as insurance. Of course, if it were really impossible to secure one, and the Dinghai Dragon Steed failed its attempt to become a Star-Annihilating Starship, Song Chi would not be stingy with his own portion. He didnt have to wait longthe reply from Song Wujiang came quickly through the communicator. This Time CrownFake component is quite good, a very rare time-based starship component with cooldown reduction and local time reversal capabilities. Its a pity the reversal duration is too short. Little Chi, first ask if they have the Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source. The quality of our Prime Ancestors Torch Seed is a serious shortcoming! Understood! Song Chi answered and, while the communication duration on the Long-Range Communicator had not yet ended, he quickly picked up the Shaking Light 32 Order. 32nd Order Waking of Insects: Uncle Corpse Dog, the other party wants a Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source. Do you have one? Star Rank group chat With the sending of Song Chis message, the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower scattered across the world all heaved a sigh of relief. What was being requested wasnt important; what mattered was that the other party was willing to make a move. That made things easier. Before Corpse Dog could respond, Yulong took the lead in replying: Waking of Insects, go ahead and agree. I can get a Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source! If it were anyone else making that claim, Song Chi might have hesitated, but since it was Yulong, he almost didnt think twice, his first thought was to believe it. Behind Cui Yulong stood the Eighth Rank mighty Changsun Family. Others might not be able to offer a Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source, but to say that Changsun Familys Secret Vault didnt possess one would be unbelievable to anyone. He was about to agree when Uncle Corpse Dog suddenly interjected: No need, I have a Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source in my possession, originally intended for my descendants, but now it must be used. Yulong girl, dont meddle with the Changsun Familys Secret Vault on your own, so as not to invite idle gossip. After speaking, he uploaded a new Attribute Chart in the group chat. [Strange Object: Moon Worshiping Sacred Fire] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Torch Seed Upgrade Fire Source}] [Note: A spark once venerated by the Star Sea Moon Worship Church has, over tens of thousands of years, transformed into a special Fire Seed Oddity.] 32nd Order Waking of Insects: Okay, let me ask! After sending a screenshot of this Moon Worshiping Sacred Fires attribute chart to his ancestor, Song Chi quickly received a reply from Song Wujiang. Its okay, but I will need some time to return to Dragon Spine Continent. Youll have to come back to Dragon Spine Continent after half a year. Can they wait that half a year? Should be no problem! ... Star Rank group chat 32nd Order Waking of Insects: Its settled, but it will only be available after half a year. 3rd Order Corpse Dog'': Thats fine, as long as we can get it. Thanks for your trouble this time, Waking of Insects. 32nd Order Waking of Insects: Uncle, you mustnt say that. We are all one big family here; it would be estranging to talk like that. 26th Order Mystic Fox'': Indeed, Waking of Insects is mighty! 16th Order Lan Cang'': Mighty! 19th Order Scorching Sun'': Mighty! ... 32nd Order Waking of Insects: ... After stowing away the Shaking Light Star Rank, Song Chi didnt leave the underground Summoning Room; instead, he headed straight for the Ruins Market from inside the warship. However, on his way to the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chis mind was spinning with thoughts. He was contemplating the Time CrownFake component that Corpse Dog had offered, which, as Song Wujiang mentioned, was quite valuable. Time CrownFake lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Time CrownReverse Feature 2: 15% reduction in buffer time for all loaded components on the warship. Feature 3: +800 Time Resistance Feature 4: The required slot for this component is fixed at 1. ... {Time CrownReverse: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points, the Time Crown Pointer rotates, causing the warship itself to enter a state of time reversal, the current reversal duration is 0.1 seconds, with a cooldown time of 10 years.} To be honest, this components attributes were indeed very good, but to say that Song Chi was very keen on it, he really wasnt. Mainly because, being another Silver Component, its Feature 2 cooldown reduction could not stack with the Time Chess component currently loaded on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong but would overlap instead. Besides, its Time CrownReverse Feature could reverse time, but only for the warship itself, and the duration of the reversal was too short. Chapter 887: 463: Trade_2 Chapter 887: Chapter 463: Trade_2 After all, based on its initial value, even if the enhancement level increases later, the time amplification wont be much. Because, Song Chi is not very interested in it, what he is thinking about at the moment is his own warships loaded [Time Chess] after seeing the [Time CrownFake] component. Even though for various reasons, the [Time Chess] components currently cannot match with a true Silver Legend Component, its potential is indeed astonishing. The [Time Chess Board] component that goes with it must have unimaginably high quality. How many chess pieces are there in a complete set of chess? Just one of them is a Silver Legendary Oddity, if he could find more pieces, even the real [Time Chessboard], Song Chi dare not imagine what level the quality would reach. Ah, its a pity that this is too ethereal, I can only take it one step at a time... With a sigh, Song Chi stopped thinking about it and made his way to the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room]. Before he began practicing the [Guidance Technique], he first took out a top-tier body tempering elixir from the storage capsule by his side and crushed a 3,000-year-old deep sea clam pearl, neutralizing the two before swallowing the mixture in one go. This was still not enough; he then took out a drop of ordinary Dominator blood extracted from the flesh of the Robber Star Clan Dominator and also swallowed it, Feeling the sudden burning sensation in his belly, Song Chi then assumed the standard [Guidance Technique] cultivation posture and began this long period of cultivation. Half a month later, when he emerged from the cultivation, Song Chi frowned slightly. As the [Guidance Technique] reached lv45, the difficulty of subsequent practice increased even more, and even with the aid of ordinary Dominator blood, the slow progress was still not pleasing. Thinking this, Song Chis eyes fixed, and he turned to look at the storage capsule beside him. After a while, he took out a red liquid potion from the storage capsule, which was one of the three super rank body tempering potions rewarded by the family when he had handed over the complete structure diagram of the Moruo Space-Escape Mech. He hadnt used any of the potions in these years, but now he was getting a bit impatient, leaving one aside for assistance when charging towards Fifth Rank, and directly using the other two. It has to be said that the potion configured from the 3,000-year-old Superb Heavenly Star Grass was indeed extraordinary; in just half a year, Song Chis [Guidance Technique] made two breakthroughs in succession, going directly from lv45 to lv47, but the two Superlative Body Tempering Elixirs were also completely used up. Afterward, Song Chi spent several more years in the Ruins Market, but he only managed to push the [Guidance Technique] to the peak of lv47, with no sign of breaking through lv48. Knowing that he had reached a bottleneck, Song Chi did not obsess over it and left the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room] directly. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Manor. Song Chi quietly appeared in his bedroom, didnt linger in the vein for too long, left the courtyard, quickly summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and then headed straight for the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. He wasnt going to see the Prime Ancestor! A few years ago, he had returned to the Dragon Spine Continent, successfully obtained the Sixth-Rank [Moon Spring] from the Prime Ancestor, and also exchanged for a Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source; the Prime Ancestor had by then successfully ascended to the Silver Seed of Torch, and the combat power of the [Immovable Ming King] also underwent a great enhancement. This time, Song Chi was prepared to go to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm to comprehend the unnamed incomplete secret techniques on the [Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint] including inherited secret techniques on the [Robber Star Secret Technique Heritage Stele] like [Death Robber Star Descent][Death Robber StarSwift Burst], etc. Since the practice of the [Guidance Technique] has hit a bottleneck, to continue forcing cultivation would only waste time, it would be better to take this opportunity to practice a few secret techniques. Dragon Spine Secret Realm, mid-slope of Dragon Whale Mountain. Song Chis first target was the [Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint], one of the secret techniques inherited from his family with top-ranked space might, although difficult to cultivate, with the boost from the Double Pupils, Song Chi was quite confident. Just sitting in meditation once, lasted a full three years. ... Great-grandpa, is this Dragon Whale Mountain? One day, two figures, one old and one young, appeared at the foot of Dragon Whale Mountain. The elder was a Clan Elder who stayed in the ancestral land, and the middle-aged man named Song Hao was a Third Rank Torch Captain of the clan. Since his performance in the recent expansion war was very outstanding, and the gains were considerable, Song Hao succeeded in transforming his spiritual force into Divine Thought State Spiritual by using a High Rank Divine Soul Type resource he had obtained by chance. Here, the Clan Elder had brought him to comprehend the Laws of the Primordial Secret Realm, to speed up his Law Comprehension and accumulation during the Third Rank. Pointing to a large area at the foot of the Dragon Whale Mountain, the Clan Elder explained: Yes, this is the Dragon Whale Mountain, but since you havent comprehended any laws yet, you are only suited to comprehend them at the foot of the mountain. Only after successfully mastering the laws can you step by step make your way towards the peak. Lad Hao, you have only ten years. In these ten years, to what extent you can comprehend any single law, and whether you can reach the Secret Technique Heritage area halfway up the mountain to comprehend one or two secret techniques, depends on you! Having said that, the elder turned around and headed straight towards the entrance of the Secret Realm, no longer paying attention to Song Hao. Song Hao bowed deeply to the elder, then without any hesitation, turned and set foot on the Dragon Whale Mountain in front of him. 20 days later, Song Hao stood up again from in front of the traces of the Law of Light, with an undeniable smile on his face. After twenty days, he had finally succeeded in beginning his comprehension of the Law of Light. Relatively speaking, this speed was extremely fast. Although the Law of Light was less difficult to comprehend than the Space Law, dont forget, Song Hao had no assistance from the Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute. Given this, his comprehension speed was indeed astonishing. However, at this moment, a violent spatial fluctuation suddenly erupted from the vault of the Secret Realms sky. Song Hao looked up, and in the next second, his pupils sharply constricted. He saw that above the vault of the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, a massive amount of Space Law was rapidly converging. In the blink of an eye, this almost materialized Space Law condensed into a giant void palm imprint over five thousand meters in size. Under the impact of this void palm imprint, the sky of the Primordial Secret Realm billowed with clouds, the entire secret realms environmental energies were stirred, the ground trembled, giving an almost apocalyptic sensation. Could this be... an elder of our clan making a move? As thoughts tumbled in his mind, Song Hao muttered to himself. Following that, he saw a figure charging into the sky from the waist of Dragon Whale Mountain, surrounded by a great amount of Space Law. With a wave of his hand, the giant palm imprint in the sky quickly dissipated. Hearing the faint laughter coming from the vault of heaven, Song Hao, who had turned back around, immediately saluted. Congratulations to the Prime Ancestor! As his words fell, a faint spatial fluctuation came before him, and when Song Hao raised his eyes again, he saw a figure already standing quietly in front of him. Old... Before he could finish saying ancestor, Song Haos gaze sharpened, and as he remembered something, he quickly corrected himself. Your Highness! Song Chi shook his head with a smile, but did not explain anything. Due to the expansion war, although he had stepped down from his position, the family had not yet begun to select the next generation. Only after the war had ended did the selection and competition for the new generation resume. Strictly speaking, the Song Familys new generation had not yet emerged. Scanning the man in front of him, Song Chis eyes flashed with a hint of interest. He recognized this person; he was the youngster who had provided him with information about the Neutron Star Remains for the second time. Back then, as a reward and investment, he had given him and a girl several Purple Components. Seeing him now, the youngster had indeed not disappointed. Not only had he become a Cruiser Captain, but he had also comprehended the laws at the Third Rank. Comprehended the Law of Light? How many days to initiate? Faced with the inquiry from Song Chi, now a Zhulu Warship Captain, Song Hao naturally did not dare to hide anything. 20 days to initiate the Law of Light, and that too without using assistive items like the Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute? A glint rose in Song Chis eyes. If it were true, Song Haos talent in the realm of the Law of Light could be somewhat frightening. Chapter 888: 464: Returning to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Chapter 888: Chapter 464: Returning to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment According to the family records of the past few thousand years, being able to compress the time to grasp the basics of a law within a month without any auxiliary items, relying solely on the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, one can be considered rather talented. As for twenty days, that talent is absolutely astonishing. It is known that Song Chi himself took 34 days to get started with the help of one intermediate Space Attribute Law Crystal. Balancing the Law Crystal with the difficulty of Space Law Comprehension, it means, had he not used any assistance for comprehending ordinary laws other than space and time, the approximate time would actually be around 34 days, and compared to 20 days, one can imagine the disparity. Thinking of this, Song Chi looked at Song Hao before him with a kinder gaze, he had an intuition that this young man had a high probability of being selected for the familys next generation rank. Moreover, having just grasped the basics of the [Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint] secret technique, he was in a very good mood, so without much thought, he took out five [Law Fruits] of Light Attribute from his body. These are [Fruits of the Law of Light], wait until you leave the Dragon Spine Secret Realm before consuming them, they should be able to improve your Law Comprehension Degree by 0.3%, but remember, they are effective only within 1% Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light! Thank you, Your Highness! Song Chi waved his hand and said no more, as the Space Law surged between his legs, he flashed and was a kilometer away. It was then that Song Hao belatedly heard the last part of the voice. Keep pushing, strive to seize the familys rank in this generation, by the way... is that girl who started out with you doing well? Hearing these words, Song Haos expression suddenly darkened. Song Ya... she was sacrificed in this pioneering war... Song Chi let out a light sigh and said no more. In fact, this is the true nature of this pioneering war. Not only the Song Family, but all forces involved have experienced similar losses. While indeed securing a lot of territory and resources, the losses below were concrete, everything founded upon iron and blood. Comparatively speaking, the Song Family was in a better position, being equipped with a large number of Hellfire Mechs, and their high-level combat power was unmistakable. For many forces under the Yaohan Kingdom, it wasnt just the heavy losses of Low-Rank clansmen, but also the extermination of some high-rank clansmen in the self-destruction of the Half-Step Seventh Rank Robber Star Race. After leaving the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, Song Chi quickly entered the Ruins Market, and then traveled through it back to the Robber Star Floating Lands Dragon Spine City. He had just comprehended the [Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint], according to the original plan, he was actually supposed to continue comprehending secret techniques like [Death Robber Star Approach] and [Death Robber StarSwift Burst] after becoming proficient, but the Ethereal Body left in Robber Star Floating Land received reports from the clan members below. ... Robber Star Floating Land, the public open area. Dragon Spine City, in the Dragon Spine Shops building, led by a First Rank clan member, Song Chi came all the way to a reception room on the third floor. He soon saw the Third Rank Torch Captain who had been waiting in the room ahead of him. According to the reports from the clan members, this person had dozens of drops of Time Marrow Fluid in his hands. Song Chi valued the [Time Chess] component quite highly, not to mention its connection to the mysterious [Time Chess Board], but the Universal Cooldown Reduction alone was sufficient. Hello! After greeting, Song Chi got straight to the point. Could you take out the Time Marrow Fluid in your hands to let me have a look? The other party had only been emphasizing to the shops clansmen that he had dozens of drops of Time Marrow Fluid, but never took the initiative to show it, so naturally, it was better to confirm it first to avoid further trouble. The short and stout man did not refuse, and soon took out a small glass bottle. Indeed, Time Marrow Fluid, 45 drops, what would you like to trade for it? Having confirmed it was indeed Time Marrow Fluid, Song Chi asked for the price. The seemingly prepared short and stout Third Rank Torch Captain quickly said: Space Lock Stones, I need special resources like Space Lock Stones! Oh? Hearing that the other party wanted this type of special space resource, Song Chi softly uttered Oh?, while speculations arose in his mind. Since he wanted Space Lock Stones, it was clear that the other party had done some research before coming to trade. The Moruo Secret Realm produces Space Lock Stones, and recently, to attract customers, the family had indeed released some Space Lock Stones as exclusive shop products. After some thought, Song Chi offered a number. 2000 tons of Space Lock Stones plus 200 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin! Although Space Lock Stones were not as stringent as Time Marrow Fluid, which only appears once every ten thousand years in the amount of a single drop, they also werent a resource that could be produced in bulk. The shop also needed to retain some as an attraction, so he couldnt possibly offer too much. The short and stout mans eyes flickered for a while, and after some bargaining, the final price was set at 2000 tons of Space Lock Stones and an additional 300 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. Once the deal was reached and both parties collected their items, while the other side had not yet left, Song Chi tentatively asked: May I know if you still have this Time Marrow Fluid? Or is it possible to obtain more? Upon hearing his question, a hint of wariness appeared in the short, stout mans eyes, but after hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said: I have a channel, I can trade it to you again once I get more, but if the quantity is large, youll have to increase your offer. Sure! Song Chi agreed almost without any hesitation, quickly nodding his head. In any case, its always best to agree first. As for Cultivation Secret Realms also producing Time Marrow Fluid, this was not a conflict. Currently, the [Time Chess] is only Third Rank and even adding on the new accumulation over the years, along with the Time Marrow Fluid acquired from the trade, it was still probable to enhance it to Fourth Rank, but this was still far from enough. Chapter 889: 464: Return to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment_2 Chapter 889: Chapter 464: Return to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment_2 To enhance [Time Chess] to the Sixth or even Seventh Rank, relying solely on the trickle of [Time Marrow Fluid] produced from [Cultivation Secret Realm] is obviously not enough; the time required is too long. Moreover, this is just one chess piece of [Time Chess]. If more [Time Chess] pieces or even the [Time Chess Board] are found later, the amount of Time Marrow Fluid needed would be even more terrifying. Song Chi is preparing for a rainy day. Even if no new [Time Chess] are found later, given the rarity of Time Marrow Fluid, Song Chi is not ready to sell it off at any time. After sending the guest away, Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market and enhanced the [Time Chess] component to lv40. Now, this component brings a 35% reduction in cooldown. After that, Song Chi did not return to Dragon Spine Continent. He suddenly thought of that Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. Now that Rosetta Chenxing has become an official Annihilation Starship Captain, she might be able to tear apart the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment Shield with her own power. Although this was only his speculation, the possibility was not small. After all, she was an Annihilation Starship Captain, an existence comparable to, and even surpassing, the Dominators of Shattered Starry Sea. So, Song Chis plan was simple: to explore the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment himself before Rosetta Chenxing can fully consolidate her power and while she is still handling the newly established Chenxing Principality and the Chenxing Clans advancement into an Immortal Clan. No sooner said than done, after entering Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi directly used the Spatial Anchor Point left in the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] and went to the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment once again to start a new exploration. In fact, he still had high expectations for this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. So far, the highest-quality Strange Object he had found on this fragment seemed to be only of Red Epic quality, compared to a place where Silver Above Quality Strange Objects had appeared before, he didnt believe that all the good things there had been looted. Breaking through the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm], Song Chi quickly arrived at the outer Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. But before starting the exploration, there was one thing he needed to do. Stepping forward to the [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] component, his figure quickly disappeared. Inside the Breeding Secret Realm, beneath the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. Looking up at the several ripe Sixth Rank [Silver Apples], Song Chi quickly picked them. Once back on the Warship, he now had four Sixth Rank [Silver Apples] in his hands. The first target for using these four [Silver Apples] was determined by Song Chi to be for the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree]. As a Space Attribute Soldier Figurine, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine has an extremely sensitive perception of covert spatial fluctuations, Formation Patterns, etc., and is key to the subsequent exploration of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. Quickly, the first [Silver Apple] successfully evolved the [Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine Tree] component to Red Quality, and directly enhanced it to the Sixth Rank. The second one also required no hesitation, Song Chi chose the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele]. This component, along with the [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] component, both provide protection for his spiritual mind. Although his [Seed of Torch] has already advanced to Silver, granting him more resistance to external Divine Soul attacks, no one would complain about having too many defense measures. As for the third and fourth [Silver Apples], they gave Song Chi some trouble. There were no less than twenty Orange Components currently installed on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and choosing among them was not easy. After deliberation, he finally selected several components. [Brainwave Remote Control System][Plasma Guardian][Life System Medical Repair Pod][Sky-breaking Spike][Void Escape Orb][Abnormal Status Purifier][Atomic Repair Instrument] However, there were still seven components to choose from, and further selection was needed. [Brainwave Remote Control System], the current control distance is still sufficient, eliminated. [Void Escape Orb], with the Angel Wing Escape Feature of [Wings of Royal Authority], the Flash Escape ability is currently adequate, eliminated. [Atomic Repair Instrument], with the [Final Blessing] Silver Repair Component, it is currently sufficient, eliminated. ... After excluding many components, only two remained in front of Song Chi. [Plasma Guardian] and [Sky-breaking Spike]. Song Chi did not hesitate, immediately upgrading both components to Red Quality and enhancing them to the Sixth Rank. Firstly, the [Plasma Guardian] was for the safety of him as the captain, which goes without saying. As for the [Sky-breaking Spike], it was not only capable of penetrating Floating Land Shields and Warship Shields, but also highly effective against potential hidden Formation Patterns on this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. If used well, it could greatly shorten the exploration time of this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. Once everything was ready, Song Chi began the full exploration of this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With the improved [Peeping Spirit Eyes] and the current defensive power of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis exploration went very smoothly. After all, there was no need to be as cautious as before. With a Golden Energy Shield, Silver Warship Armor, the Black [Black Hole Temperature Change Layer], and the Golden [Wings of Royal Authority] for combined protection, even if Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was engulfed in the center of the Laws resonance, it could emerge unscathed. After all, not only had the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] been enhanced to the Sixth Rank, but during this time, with the aid of his family and subordinates energy, he had also purchased the blood of angels of various ranks. Now, the [Wings of Royal Authority] had been enhanced to LV50. One day, as Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was exploring, the Sixth Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines that had been dispatched earlier brought back a new discovery. Hmm...they found a new hidden Formation Pattern. Compared to the grand formation of the [Dustless Spiritual Herb Garden] in the Dustless Sect ruins, this Formation Pattern was surprisingly close to the border of the Immortal Realm Continent and was right at the abruptly cut edge of the border. Discovering this, Song Chi immediately became extremely interested. As for why. This Immortal Realm Continent Fragment had been severed directly from the intact Immortal Realm Continent. This meant that in the unknown past, it was due to the aftermath of a battle between powerful beings, which landed on the Floating Land, exactly at the cut edge. It was not hard to infer from this that the closer to the boundary line, the greater the might it must have endured from the initial attack, and therefore, the Formation Patterns preserved in this central region must be of the highest quality. Comparatively, the defense formation of the Dustless Spiritual Herb Garden was probably far inferior. Without further thought, Song Chi maneuvered Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong toward the direction indicated by the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines. Boom boom boom! Soon, an ancient Formation Pattern of not a very large diameter was fully revealed from the void under the bombardment of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Song Chis face showed a different color. He was not disappointed by the small size of the Formation Pattern, but instead showed full anticipation and curiosity. Because the radiance revealed on this Formation Pattern was not the usual pale white of standard ones, but exhibited three colors. At a glance, one could clearly feel its uniqueness. Suppressing the emotions inside him, a red radiance quickly shot out from Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. It was none other than the Sky-breaking Light emitted by the [Sky-breaking Spike]. After evolving to Red Quality, its Shield Breaker effect was better than before, but the final result was not ideal. The Sky-breaking Light merely stirred up a faint ripple on the tricolored Array Curtain, and if it werent for Song Chi activating his Double Pupils, he might have even had difficulty catching the subtle changes in the Array Curtain. Seeing this, Song Chis heart, full of anticipation, suddenly cooled down a notch. He had seen the effects of the [Sky-breaking Spike] before, and now the Red Quality [Sky-breaking Spike] could even shake a Sixth Rank Floating Land Shield. Chapter 890: 465: Heritage Battleship Chapter 890: Chapter 465: Heritage Battleship At first, Song Chis expression was somewhat unpleasant, but it soon shifted back. The mightier this Tri-Color Array Curtain, the more time he would have to spend eroding it later, but likewise, it implied the higher the quality and the more precious the items potentially preserved within. With that thought, Song Chi was naturally more pleased than not. With a thought, the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and Fallen Angel Soldier Statues he had released were all retracted, immediately followed by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ascending rapidly towards the vault of heaven above. After creating a sufficient distance, the three ship cannons at the bow of the ship, one main and two auxiliary, began to gather radiant light simultaneously. During the charging of the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits], [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], and [Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon] components, Song Chi contemplated for a moment. Then he bound the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] component with the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] and invested 1000 points of black hole energy into its next attack. After the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] was enhanced to Sixth Rank, its black hole energy pool increased to 10,000 points, with a single collapse effect triggered using up to 1000 points of black hole energy at most. This time, he was going all out to coordinate with the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] super main cannon. Once the energy charge was complete, the three ship cannons fired in succession, beams, sword light, arrowsthree different types of energy attacks landed on the Tri-Color Array Curtain below one after another. Different from the previous Sky-breaking Light incited by the [Sky-Breaking Spike], this time the outer layer of the Array Curtain erupted in violent explosions, and energy shockwaves scattered in all directions, causing strong ripples on the Array Curtain. However, after the shockwaves dissipated, the Array Curtain that presented itself before Song Chi had no change whatsoever. It seemed even less effective compared to the previous Sky-breaking Light. The good news was that the spatial collapse effect derived from the 1000 points of black hole energy hadnt vanished yet, still continuously eroding and compressing the Tri-Color Array Curtain. Even if the naked eye couldnt see changes in the might of the Array Curtain, it was, after all, being continuously consumed. Regrettably, the stability of the space above the fragment of the Immortal Realm Continent seemed even greater than that of the Seventh-Level Floating Land. The spatial collapse effect from 1000 points of black hole energy was not significant, completely collapsing the space in only a very small area, with an even smaller region connecting to the Array Curtain. Song Chis expression remained calm, and then his gaze suddenly condensed. Under his control, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ascended again. Just now, it was only the ordinary attack of the three ship cannons. Next, he would activate their attack features. The aftermath of the explosive shockwaves would only be stronger, making the current position of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong still unsafe. After ascending a good distance again, the three ship cannons at the bow of the ship began a new round of energy charging, but compared to before, this time the activity was much more significant. Blazing Soul-Extinguishing Beams, tens of thousands of meters long Quantum Sword Light Phantasms, and Annihilation Arrows flickering with extreme silver light. Not enough! Song Chi exclaimed softly, and the next second he shifted his entire focus to the [Black Hole Evolution Layer]. The remaining 9000 points of black hole energy in the black hole energy pool were split in two; 1000 was used to trigger the second collapse effect, and the other 8000 points were gathered, compressed, and finally became one singularity. This singularity was transferred into the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] and would be released along with the next burst of True Immortal Quantum Sword Light. He did not choose the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] super main cannon because he considered that its Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings feature mainly affected the vitality of carbon-based life forms, and its effect on the formation patterns might not be very strong. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! The three dreadfully powerful attack features condensed into ship cannon attacks almost erupted at the same time, roaring downwards, charging directly at the Tri-Color Array Curtain. Booming loudly! The terrible energy shockwave almost spread across the entire Immortal Realm Continent fragment. After all, although the original rules contained in this fragment were strong, its diameter was merely over a thousand kilometers, at best, only a Level 3 Floating Land standards, so its area wasnt very large. In the midst of this intense explosion shockwave, the singularity formed by 8000 points of black hole energy abruptly burst into action, turning into a micro black hole in a very short period. Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle! Under the horrific mass compression of the micro black hole, the surrounding space rapidly collapsed. Even with the high stability of the space above the Immortal Realm Continent fragment, it was still unable to stop the formation of widespread spatial collapse when facing a micro black hole. The collapsing space quickly spread, coming into an inevitable conflict with the Tri-Color Array Curtain, and the two began to collide vigorously. Under the micro black hole, Song Chi finally witnessed a noticeable change in the brightness of the Tri-Color Array Curtain below. Regardless of how powerful it was, it was fundamentally shaken when faced with the head-on assault of a micro black hole. However, regretfully, the micro black hole transformed from the energy singularity did not last forever; it dissipated after a short while when the black hole energy within was exhausted. Judging by the dimness of the Tri-Color Array Curtain, another ten times or so might be enough to completely erode it... Muttering to himself, Song Chi frowned. The black hole energy pool was fine, thanks to the continuous energy supply from the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] Golden Engine; its energy accumulation speed wasnt slow. The key was the Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion feature. This features cooldown time was as long as five years, and even after activating the Zen Seal: Inner Speed immediately, the cooldown time still amounted to eight and a half months. Counting at least nine to ten more times, it meant at least six years or more before he could completely break through. Chapter 891: 465: Heritage Battleship_2 Chapter 891: Chapter 465: Heritage Battleship_2 This duration isnt long, and under normal circumstances, Song Chi could accept it, but currently the issue is that he isnt sure if he has that much time left. If Rosetta Chenxing comes over earlier, then all will be in vain. After a long contemplation, it seemed Song Chi had made up his mind. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was recalled; Song Chis true self, wrapped in Spectral Energy, hovered in the sky, and the next second, he abruptly disappeared. At Zhu Tian Ruins Market, not staying for long, soon Song Chis figure disappeared again, and the next appearance was already atop the Dragon Spine Continent. Once again summoning the flagship, he directly rushed towards the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. This time, Song Chis target was no longer the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, but the Ancestral Hall where the forefathers seclude themselves. ... Star-Annihilating Cannon? In the depths of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Song Family Ancestral Hall. Song Wujiang looked at Song Chi with a look of surprise, then quickly said: Little Pool, you must be talking about that component that Ding Bang once temporarily transformed into a secondary Star-Annihilating Cannon, right? Song Chi nodded; this component was precisely what he intended to borrow. He had seen Song Dingbang use it once before; it had killed a half-step Seventh Rank member of the Robber Star Race instantly, leaving a deep impression on him. To hasten the erosion of the tricolored Array Curtain, the first thing that came to his mind was this trump card component of the family. He had expected the forefather to hesitate, but to his surprise, Song Wujiang responded very quickly. He waved his hand and tossed something resembling a token to Song Chi, then said: Just head to the No. 2 Heritage Battleship Room; that component is mounted on the familys No. 2 Heritage Battleship. If thats not enough, theres also a Gold Quality Advanced version Annihilation Fury that you can borrow. When Song Chi left the Ancestral Hall, the smile on his face was particularly radiant. The forefathers actions clearly had fully listed him among the familys core members, which of course made Song Chi very happy. Soon, Song Chi made his way to the family battleship heritage room. Until now, he had only known about the No. 1 Battleship Heritage Room, which housed the Fourth Rank Heritage Zhulu Warship with the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component. This was his first time hearing about the No. 2 Battleship Heritage Room. Upon entering the cave where the heritage room was located, a stone door engraved with Mysterious Law patterns blocked Song Chis path; however, it quickly opened once he presented the token given by Song Wujiang. Stepping through the stone door, a battleship tens of thousands of meters long came into view. Clearly, the familys second heritage battleship was indeed a battleship. Song Chi slightly squinted his eyes, muttering to himself, as expected. The family indeed had a number of hidden strengths in secret. Before he could continue his wild thoughts, an aged voice emerged from the battleship in front. What is it? Regaining his senses, Song Chi first bowed respectfully. Forefather, your grandchild has come to borrow the components Secondary Annihilation Fury and Annihilation Fury. Perhaps because he held the token in his hand, the aged voice from the battleship did not hesitate further; the cabin doors quickly opened, and one silver and one gold component were thrown out successively. After catching the two components, Song Chi quickly scanned them. Annihilation Fury lv70 Quality: Gold Unique Feature: MimicryAnnihilation Fury ... {MimicryAnnihilation Fury: Activating this feature, the next strike of the mimicry Star-Annihilating Cannon will possess 100% of the might of a regular golden Star-Annihilating Cannon when its attack feature is activated, but after this cannon shot, the turret will immediately exit the mimicry Star-Annihilating Cannon form.} Lesser Annihilation Fury lv60 Quality: Silver Unique Feature: MimicryLesser Annihilation Fury ... Seeing these two components, which were regarded as the familys secret weapon components, for the first time, Song Chi had a clear look of astonishment in his eyes. Compared to the regular components, these two had distinctly different attributes; however, through the description of their properties, Song Chi understood why they possessed such might. Moreover, this Heritage Battleship also seemed to be equipped with damage-free detachable components similar to [Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring], and there was no need to go to the No. 1 Warship Heritage Room. However, Song Chi speculated that it could unload significantly fewer components at a time compared to the [Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring], or it could only be used internally and not externally, otherwise the [Tri-Eye Soul Solidifying Ring] wouldnt have been so highly valued within the clan. After another respectful homage, Song Chi left the Heritage Room of the No. 2 Warship. ... Upon the fragments of the Immortal Realm Continent, the figure of Song Chi once more appeared out of thin air above The Vault of Heaven. As soon as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was summoned, he immediately installed the [Lesser Annihilation Fury] component onto the warship. This component currently only had enhancement level of lv60, which the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could normally handle, but it was different with the lv70 [Annihilation Fury]; once installed, due to the current rank of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, it would directly drop to lv69, irreversibly, and the previously used enhancement resources wouldnt be returned. Hence, unless absolutely necessary, Song Chi was unwilling to install it. Based on the advice given by that aged voice, the enhancement level of the two components would be retained for two months. During this time, Song Chi would test the effects of the [Lesser Annihilation Fury], and if they were within an acceptable range, he would return the golden [Annihilation Fury] component in advance. After all, although theres only a one-level difference between lv69 and lv70, its precisely this one level that not only requires a Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, but also a piece of Dominant True Spirit. If it could be saved, Song Chi naturally wouldnt want to be the dupe. Considering that after fighting to the death, he had only accumulated 8 pieces of Dominant True Spirit so far. Thinking this, the [Lesser Annihilation Fury] had already been installed, but Song Chi didnt rush to activate the component yet. Since the Black Hole Energy Pool was now empty, he decided to wait until it was fully charged again before taking action. With the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine], it wouldnt be too long of a delay. More than ten days later, the energy pool of the Black Hole Evolution Layer was replenished. That day, at the prow of the quiet and stationary Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, a brilliant silver light shone, and what was originally the form of the Super Main Cannon, the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits], transformed into a cannon resembling the Star-Annihilating Cannons only found on Star-Annihilating Starships. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi didnt hesitate and immediately started the attack charge for this Lesser Star-Annihilating Cannon. He did not activate the MimicryLesser Annihilation Fury feature directly, but a regular cannon charge instead. After transforming into a Lesser Star-Annihilating Cannon, this turret had ten chances to fire, each shot possessing 1/10 the might of a regular attack by a Silver Level Star-Annihilating Cannon, nearly matching the attack feature of an ordinary Sixth Rank Main Cannon. Of course, Song Chi wouldnt waste this opportunity. After all, once the MimicryLesser Annihilation Fury feature was activated, it would exit the Lesser Star-Annihilating Cannon form after a single shot, so it had to be maximized for effectiveness. Boom! Tens of seconds later, the Lesser Star-Annihilating Cannon was fully charged, and a terrifying diameter of the cannons fire roared out. It struck the tri-colored Array Curtain below, triggering a circle of intense ripples. Afterward, Song Chi fired eight more shots, leaving only one last shot for this Lesser Star-Annihilating Cannon. MimicryLesser Annihilation Fury Activated! Finally, Song Chi activated this unique feature of the mimicked Lesser Star-Annihilating Cannon, and in the next moment, a terrifyingly wide beam of light slowly converged at the prow position of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. After a very long charging time, this terrifyingly wide beam of Annihilation Star Beam suddenly pierced through. Buzzing! Wherever the beam passed, clearly visible spatial cracks followed, and with Song Chis double pupils making a great effort to capture it, this Annihilation Star Beam collided with the tri-colored Array Curtain below. What followed was an engulfing wave of energy shockwave. It took a full several minutes for this terrifying energy shockwave to completely dissipate, and Song Chi quickly shifted his gaze downwards. When his gaze fell back onto the tri-colored Array Curtain below, a hint of visible delight emerged in his eyes. The attack feature of this Lesser Star-Annihilating Cannon was indeed astonishing; just this one shot had eroded more than half of the might of the tri-colored Array Curtain, and now the brilliance on the array curtain below had dimmed significantly. Song Chi guessed that maybe another three to four instances of Singularity Rapid Explosion would be roughly enough. With this thought, he didnt think further and directly returned the golden [Annihilation Fury] component. Chapter 892: 466: The Immortals Corpse Chapter 892: Chapter 466: The Immortals Corpse [Annihilation Fury] Although it has been returned, the [Subordinate Annihilation Fury] has not. This component has been loaded onto the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, so theres no need to worry about the components level being reset. Of course, the key is to conquer the tri-color array curtain more quickly with it. The cooldown time for this component is 10 years, but with the aid of the components [Time Chess] and [Purusa Zen Seal], this time can be compressed to seventeen months. That is to say, with this component, theres no need for a year and a half; Song Chi will be able to completely break through the tri-color array curtain. Compared to relying solely on the Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion feature, which would take at least two to three years, Song Chi naturally prefers the faster option. ... Time passes, and in the blink of an eye, half a year has gone by. Robber Star Floating Land, Dragon Spine City. At the entrance of Dragon Spine Shops, a dense crowd is neatly queued, orderly entering the shop to shop. Thanks to the full support of the Song Family and the large number of resources Song Chi brought from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market into the shop, the vast variety of goods and prices half lower than the market rate made the Dragon Spine Shops one of the top establishments in the entire public area. On this basis, plus the consistently excellent order in Dragon Spine City, the customer traffic of Dragon Spine City keeps increasing day by day. Now, over the past few years, the other power cities in the public area have also been influenced. Not far from the Dragon Spine Shop building, in a hotel on the fifth floor, two men stare through floor-to-ceiling windows at the dense crowd below the Dragon Spine Building. Its visible that around them, theres a special isolation space formed by Spectral Energy, within which their conversation cannot be captured by the outside. How about it? Has the eldest in the clan agreed? Just look, everyones coming to Dragon Spine City now. If this continues, how can my [White Frost Castle] operate? Hearing this, another man spoke: Third brother, dont be impulsive. The ancestors have nodded their heads, but we cannot handle this matter personally. The Song Family has a Tri-Eye Race Dominator Flagship in hand. If they really retaliate, the ancestors cant withstand it! Thats simple; I have just the right candidate. Okay, but we must plan well, ensuring everything is done without anyone noticing! Then lets let the Song Family be happy for a while longer. It wont be long before I make their reputation crumble and credibility swept clean! ... One year later, Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. Today is the day to fully reveal all the answers behind this array curtain. I hope it wont disappoint me. Watching the [Subordinate Annihilation Fury] component complete buffering, a smile appeared on Song Chis face. During this past year, aside from having the Abyss Demon lead its army of enslaved species to continue attacking the tri-color array curtain, Song Chi didnt waste time on this and instead meticulously searched the entire Immortal Realm Continent Fragment with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. There were some gains; several red and silver oddities, but none suitable for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Compared to that, the items behind the tri-color array curtain were more attractive to him. No sooner had the [Subordinate Annihilation Fury] finished buffering, he immediately rushed over. Just like the previous time, after activating this component, he first fired nine shots, and then activated the unique feature. Open for me, now! With a light roar, the Annihilation Star Beam with a kilometer diameter shot forth. In the fierce surge of energy, the tri-color array curtain gradually dimmed. Before the aftermath of the Annihilation Star Beam completely dissipated, Song Chi thought he heard a faint crackling noise. When he lowered his gaze again, he saw that the tri-color array curtain had completely disappeared. But before the joy lasted two seconds, Song Chis eyes narrowed, a question rising in his mind. Is this... a mountain? Looking down at the small mound that appeared before his eyes after the tri-color array curtain dispersed, Song Chi was momentarily speechless. However, due to his certainty about the tri-color array curtain, he did not show disappointment. Hiss The cabin door opened, and dozens of Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines and Fallen Angel Soldier Statues rushed out, heading straight for the small mound under the command of Song Chis three Brainwave Imprints. Through the perspective of the soldier figurines, Song Chi quickly got a full view of the small mound. Yet, his gaze gradually dimmed, the brilliance in his eyes no longer as before. After searching for ten minutes, he still havent found anything special about this small mound. He originally thought there might be hidden Formation Patterns on the mountain body. Controlling a group of soldier figurines, he continuously explored every part of the mountain body but found no abnormalities. Then, he forcefully summoned the Flame Giant, One-Eyed Giant Fiend, and Abyss Demon, letting them try to move or lift the small mound. But strangely again, even though the bodies of the Flame Giant and One-Eyed Giant Fiend now exceeded one hundred thousand meters in height, not to mention a small hill less than a hundred meters tall, it seems even a height ten times taller could be displaced; however, at that moment, they could not move the small mound at all. Due to this discovery, Song Chi was actually very pleased, as it meant that the small mound was by no means ordinary on the surface and that it must hide a secret. Thinking this, Song Chi glanced over the components [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits], [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], and [Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon], feeling a sudden urge to let all three unleash a barrage. Chapter 893: 466: The Corpse of the Immortal_2 Chapter 893: Chapter 466: The Corpse of the Immortal_2 However, reason stopped him from impulsively acting on that thought. Could it be a special formation? The Five Elements, the Eight Diagrams, things like that? Or maybe it requires entry from underneath? ... Various guesses bubbled up in Song Chis mind, and he directed the Puppet Soldier Figurines to dig three feet into the ground, trying to find a way in from below. Half a month later, Song Chi emerged from another transaction at the Ruins Market, now holding a yellow-skinned book in his hand. The book, entitled Primordial Hundred Array Record, was something Song Chi had deliberately traded from Zhou Ping under the guise of a member of the Blue Blood Clan. As he flipped through the book, Song Chi also gazed down at the small mound below. After a few dozen seconds, his eyes fixated on a particular page. [Name: Mountain Cave Mansion] [Contained Formation Patterns: Great Three Talents Formation, Beidou Locking Mountain Formation...] [Note: A favorite personal cave abode among ancient cultivators, it can shrink to the size of a palm and is convenient to carry around. Once set down, it expands into a Mountain Cave Mansion, an essential item for travel.] [Note 2: This treasure contains defensive formation patterns; if attacked, it will invariably activate a powerful attack formation. If its a Low Rank personal cave, it is manageable, but if it belonged to an Immortal, it could easily be a Slaughter Immortal Formation, and anyone trapped within would be in mortal danger.] [Note 3: If the cave abode has no master, it can be opened from the outside, the method is...] After setting down the yellow-skinned book, Song Chi was certain that the mound below was indeed an ancient cultivators personal Mountain Cave Mansion as described in the record. With a steady mind, Song Chi did not let Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong descend but instead moved it a distance upward. Meanwhile, under the control of his Brainwave Imprint, several Soldier Figurines began to try to open the Mountain Cave Mansion in the manner recorded in the book. Through the earlier tricolored Array Curtain, Song Chi determined that the previous owner of this Mountain Cave Mansion was at least at the Dominator Rank, or in cultivation terms, an Immortal-level existence. Therefore, Song Chi had to be extremely cautious. For creatures at the Dominator level, even the smallest trick could pose a life-threatening danger to him at this stage. Once Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was at a safe enough distance, the Soldier Figurines below finally managed to open a neat entrance on top of the mound. Under his brainwave control, dozens of Soldier Figurines entered the mound one after another. Inside, the mounds space was clearly another realm altogetherthe exterior seemed small, but the interior was no less than a thousand square meters, complete with a bedroom, meditation room, alchemy room, and everything else one could require. Song Chi first rushed into the alchemy room, yet the room was empty, void of anything. He then controlled another Fallen Angel Soldier Statue to surge into the meditation room. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, a hint of surprise appeared on Song Chis face. Through the viewpoint of the Fallen Angel Soldier Statue, he saw an item emitting a silver light in the meditation room. Is this, a meditation mat? The silver-glowing item was indeed a round meditation mat placed on the ground, although its specific Attributes were unclear. However, Song Chi was not out of options. The Fallen Angel Soldier Statue released a Spirit Summoning Mark, and as this mark merged into the meditation mat, Song Chi immediately activated the [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet] Component on the warship. Soon, the dazzlingly silver meditation mat appeared within the warship. While he continued to control the numerous Soldier Figurines below to further explore the cave mansion, Song Chi focused part of his spiritual consciousness on the meditation mat. Quickly, an attribute panel materialized in front of him. [Strange Object: Enlightenment Meditation MatFake] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Enlightenment Meditation MatPseudo}] [Note: Made by the Chasing Fate Immortal from the Immortal Realm Continent, sitting on this mat aids in the comprehension of various Laws and secret techniques of the Starry Sea. By a twist of fate, it has become a Silver Legend Quality Starry Sea Oddity.] A counterfeit Enlightenment Meditation Mat... Muttering to himself, Song Chis mouth curved into a slight smile. Although this was merely a fake Enlightenment Meditation Mat, it had been in the hands of an immortal on par with the Rulers of Shattered Starry Sea, so naturally, the effect couldnt be poor. Once installed in the Ruins Market, it would undoubtedly accelerate his comprehension of the two Laws. After the joy, Song Chi continued to focus all his attention on the cave dwelling below the mound. As the puppet soldiers searched around, no other items of note were discovered subsequently. In the end, only the most crucial area was leftthe private bedroom of the cave dwelling. Bang! Struggling to open the stone door to the bedroom, but when Song Chi saw the scene behind the door for the first time, his eyes narrowed, a flicker of shock and doubt passing through his heart. On the wooden bed in this bedroom, there sat a figure, clad in a Taoist robe, clearly devoid of any life breath and having been dead for countless years within this mountain cave mansion, yet the corpse was not the least bit decayed. Even though Song Chi knew that this person had been long dead for many years, he was still somewhat cautious. He had more than a little understanding of cultivators, those supernatural beings, and was very clear about their mysterious and unfathomable methods. Thinking that he was remotely controlling this situation, a sense of relief settled in his heart. He slowly controlled the Fallen Angel Soldier Statue and the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines to enter the bedroom. Feathers shot out from the dark wings on the back of the Fallen Angel Soldier Statue, hitting with precision on the Daoist robe-wearing corpse in front of them. A sizzling sound was heard, just as Song Chi had previously thought, this person must have been an immortal at the Dominator Rank before death. Even without focusing on body refinement, a body of the Dominator Level was not something that the pseudo Sixth Rank Fallen Angel Soldier Statue could harm. However, Song Chis focus was not on this. He fully activated the Power of Double Pupils and stared intently at the corpses face, seeing no reaction. He continued to control the soldiers to attack. Several minutes later, after multiple tests, Song Chi was almost certain that there was indeed no life force left on this immortal. Seeing this, he then had the Puppet Soldier lift the body. All the way out of the mountain cave mansion, Song Chi did not let his guard down; this was once an immortal, an existence comparable to the Rulers of the Shattered Starry Sea. As the Puppet Soldier exited the mountain cave mansion, a Fourth Rank Level member of the Robber Star Race was waiting outside. The Robber Star Race member was holding two items, a Storage Capsule and a [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. Once the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member approached, Song Chi, using the remote instructions of the Abyss Devil Race, ordered to have the immortals corpse placed into the Storage Capsule, and then activated the [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. As for himself, Song Chi entered the Ruins Market quickly after retracting the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Ruins Market, inn third floor. With a [Market Walking Room] door opening, Song Chi, surrounded by the Power of Domination, took the Storage Capsule out of the inn from the hands of the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member. Ruins Market free vending area. Song Chi boarded the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and now, the Storage Capsule was in the hands of another Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member. Following his order, the Storage Capsule was slowly opened and soon the Daoists corpse was taken out and quietly placed on the ground of the free vending area. Meanwhile, in the control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi was fully channeling the Power of Domination inside him, with the incarnate shadow of the Power of Double Pupils materializing in his pupils. Under this full-force activation, the gaze of Double Pupils focused straight on the Daoist corpse. He always had high regard for cultivators since those who follow this Supernatural System often include individuals of astonishing brilliance. Should he encounter such a tough character, it would be quite easy to be outmaneuvered or even defeated in a one-on-one situation. Right before him lay a corpse of an immortal. Even though it had been dead for innumerable years, he still dared not to touch it directly. After all, in the Cultivation novels of his previous life, the term Body Seizing was something Song Chi feared and could not avoid. Under the combined protection of the Power of Double Pupils and Power of Domination, he believed that even an existence at the level of an immortal could not escape detection. What was initially just a precaution, but as his gaze intensified, Song Chis eyes suddenly narrowed. Before he could react further, in the next second, a Ghost Light burst forth from the brow of the immortals corpse, shooting straight towards the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong!! Chapter 894: 467: Black 【Mother Qi Stone】 and 【Fallen Immortal Spear】 Chapter 894: Chapter 467: Black Mother Qi Stone and Fallen Immortal Spear Startled, Song Chi reacted swiftly, or rather, he was well-prepared for it. Why be so cautious? Why explore the Taoists corpse in detail only when inside the Zhu Tian Ruins Market? Isnt it because in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, he himself possesses the power of a Seventh Rank Peak Dominator? If it were outside, even within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, facing such a rapidly fired black light, Song Chi couldnt possibly have reacted in time. However, beneath his feet was the Ruins Market, and he was the ruler of the laws of this Zhu Tian Ruins Market, additionally endowed with a Dominator position. Thus, the result was that the moment the black light shot out, the Perfect Law of the Ruins Market, under Song Chis control, immediately crushed down; within the overwhelming aura of the laws of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, the black light bursting from the Taoists corpse was firmly restrained and suppressed. Yet the situation did not halt there, nor was it clear what this black light emitting from the Taoists glabella wasit was too peculiar; even with the full suppression of the Seventh Rank Peak laws, its resistance did not cease. Suddenly, the originally fingernail-sized black light burst forth with an intense Ghost Light, followed by Song Chi feeling the encasing prison formed by the laws of the Ruins Market Secret Realm violently shaking. At a certain moment, an almost imperceptible phantom surged out of this prison, which was then clearly captured by Song Chi, who forcibly activated his Double Pupils. At the same time, a golden light surged from within the body of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The phantom halted, time froze. Under the control of Zen Seal: External Time Stop, the entire unknown phantom was solidified in place. The next second, Song Chi, with the power of the Dominator flowing through him, wildly stimulated the shadows of the Double Pupils in his eyes. Time seemed to reverse, a massive Absorbing Force acted upon the unknown phantom. Perhaps due to its extraordinary position, the time-stopping effect derived from the Golden Component [Purusa Zen Seal] only froze the phantom for less than a second, and it quickly broke free from the state of time stop. However, as it rebounded, it found that its surroundings had changed from the Ruins Market to an entirely unfamiliar dark space; above the dark vault of heaven, a huge pair of Double Pupil eyes loomed, ominously overlooking the phantom itself. This is, the Double Pupil Illusion Realm... No! A roar seemed to emanate from the phantom, but Song Chi ignored it; through the illusion realm transformed by the Double Pupils, he had thoroughly seen through the true nature of this phantom. Just as he suspected, it was indeed a soul body, or perhaps the remnant soul of that Taoist, aiming to seize a body most likely. Yet, he had never anticipated that within the Ruins Market Secret Realm, Song Chi would possess a dominion position. And the Double Pupil Illusion Realm, induced by the power of domination, was particularly effective against such soul beings, because within this illusion realm, Song Chis spiritual force was infinitely amplified while the enemys soul thoughts were greatly suppressed, giving Song Chi an invincible advantage. Without delving into unnecessary details, from the depths of the Double Pupil eyes in the vault of heaven, two beams of divine light shot out, striking the remnant soul of the Immortal accurately. Ah... Cries of agony arose, but Song Chi showed no mercy, his pupils fired and soon obliterated the remnant soul of the Immortal completely. He was aware, facing the remnant soul of an Immortal of Dominator rank, showing kindness meant cruelty to himself. After the consciousness within the remnant soul was entirely erased, the Double Pupil Illusion Space was suddenly left with numerous gleaming fragments. Curious, Song Chi absorbed a small fragment; the next second, he felt his mind fill with massive amounts of memories not his own. Heavenly Destiny Immortal Sect Heavenly Destiny Compass Chasing Fate Immortal Immortal Realm Continent Beichen Daozhou ... A series of shattered, incoherent memories flooded his mind, all seemingly linked to the Immortal Realm Continent; and under the wash of these fragmented memories, Song Chi felt his spiritual force slowly increasing. Is this... the scattered memories of the Taoists life? Looking at the numerous shimmering fragments below, Song Chi quickly formed a rough guess, almost certain of it. Thinking so, from the vault of heaven, the Double Pupil eyes once again unleashed a tremendous absorbing force, except this time he did not intend to integrate all these memory fragments. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chi stored all the extracted memory fragments then rubbed his somewhat groggy head. Regarding these memory fragments, he planned to slowly absorb them later. Just absorbing that small piece had already brought such a heavy burden to his mind, which could already multitask thirty-five functions at once; thus, one can imagine, the memories of the Immortal were not so easy to absorb and must be handled slowly. Moreover, he wasnt too interested in the memories within those fragments; this Immortal named Chasing Fate mostly contained information related to the Immortal Realm Continent, yet currently, the whereabouts of that Immortal Realm Continent was unknown, making any important information gathered virtually useless. Compared to that, he valued more the benefits these provided to his spiritual force, and additionally, these memory fragments also contained a significant number of dominant spirits, which he naturally must spend time refining later. After dealing with these memory fragments, Song Chis gaze quickly returned to the still meditating body of Chasing Fate Immortal on the ground of the Free Trading Zone. Chapter 895: 467: Black 【Mother Qi Stone】 and 【Fallen Immortal Spear】_2 Chapter 895: Chapter 467: Black Mother Qi Stone and Fallen Immortal Spear_2 After carefully examining the corpse of the Immortal several times with his double pupils, and ensuring that there were no other concealed traps on the body, Song Chi called over a Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member to carry it onto the warship. In the mecha cabin of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes burned with eagerness as he scrutinized the corpse of the Immortal before him. This was the complete corpse of a Dominator Creature, and even though it had been dead for countless millennia, its body was still covered with traces of the Mysterious Law at the Perfection Tier. Just by meditating on these traces of Law, coupled with the synthetic Enlightenment Meditation Mat he had obtained earlier, he would be able to comprehensively enhance the speed at which he comprehended the Laws. Besides, in the future when the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong attempted to charge into a Star-Annihilating Starship, he could extract a drop of Dominant Origin Blood from the corpse in advance, significantly increasing the success rate of the warships promotion. However, these were actually not the most important things. Whether it was improving the speed of Law Comprehension or the attack on the Star-Annihilating Starship not known how many years later, both seemed too ethereal. By comparison, Song Chis gaze was always fixed on the storage bag by the Immortals waist. While it might look unremarkable, this was an item left by an Immortal, a being comparable to a Dominator Creature of the Shattered Starry Sea. It must contain quite a few good things inside. Without asking for much, Song Chi expected there to be several items from the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. With a bit of luck, there might be Black Ultimate Oddities, or even those beyond Black. However eager he might have been, Song Chi did not rashly reach out to touch it but instead allowed the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member to try. Ultimately, there was no response. No matter how hard the Robber Star Race member tried, he could not open the storage bag. Having had a similar experience with Zhou Ping before, Song Chi was not surprised by this outcome. With a thought, he summoned back his Soul Master and Soul Two from the Holy Dragon Continent. These two members of the Soul Spirit Clan had been enslaved from the Soul Spirit Floating Land and more than a hundred years had passed, both still remaining at the Third Rank, unable to keep up with Song Chis progress. Over the years, they had stayed on the Holy Dragon Continent, mining resources for him. Song Chi had long considered replacing them, but because he had subsequently enslaved the Abyss Demon, he no longer needed to worry about the quantity of enslaved species, which is why they had stayed until now. Returning with them to the Market Walking Room was also Zhao Lei. The little Qi Refinement fellow that was traded from Zhou Ping years ago had also advanced to Golden Core over the years. Seeing Zhao Lei, Song Chi immediately tossed the storage bag to him. Zhao Lei naturally understood what that meant and quickly stimulated the Mana within his body to infuse it into the storage bag. However, it was unclear whether it was due to his lack of strength or some other reason, but even after exhausting all the Mana in his body, he was still unable to open the storage bag. Song Chi, of course, was not content to leave it at that. If Third Rank Golden Core doesnt work, then Fourth Rank Nascent Soul, and if that still doesnt work, then Fifth Rank Divinity Transformation! Muttering to himself, he first took out a Spirit Stone to restore Zhao Leis Mana. Once Zhao Lei had recovered, Song Chi had him activate the Law Enhancement ability of the Ruins Market Walking Rank. Instantly, his original Golden Core strength was boosted to Nascent Soul, but when he once again injected Mana into the storage bag, the result was not much different from before. There is some reaction... Song Chi noticed the faint change in the storage bag and then squinted his eyes. The Power Of Domination circulated around him while an Enslavement Mark burst out from his glabella. Zhao Lei naturally could not resist and was easily controlled by the Enslavement Medal. Immediately taking advantage of the ongoing Law Enhancement from the Ruins Market Walking Rank, Song Chi activated the miniaturized form of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong within the Ancestral Torch, and Enslavement Mark: Frenzy was activated. Suddenly, the pressure in the Walking Room surged, and the Mana around Zhao Leis body, originally at the Fourth Rank Level, became even more potent, astonishingly stepping right into the threshold of Fifth Rank Divinity Transformation. This temporarily controlled power of Divinity Transformation, borrowed from an external force, naturally could not compare to a true Divinity Transformation Cultivator. But all Song Chi wanted was that bodys Mana, comparable to a Divinity Transformation Cultivator. Under the shroud of blood-colored steam, Zhao Lei grasped the storage bag once more as a large amount of Mana continued to pour into it. Time passed, and Song Chis gaze suddenly sharpened. Just a bit more... Murmuring to himself, his Spectral Energy surged through his body, and the miniaturized Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong within the Ancestral Torch was agitated once more. This time, what he activated was not the Enslavement Medal but the red Component Super Ability Controller. Super Ability Outburst! With the activation of this feature, the mana within Zhao Leis body, which was close to being drained, suddenly became extremely active. In just a few brief moments, not only was his mana replenished, but his strength was also pushed a step further. However, he was unable to reach the Sixth Rank of Returning to Void. After all, he was merely a minor Golden Core Cultivator, and his capacity was limited. Managing to advance by two major ranks was already the limit. Although he didnt reach the tier of Returning to Void, it was enough for him. As he continued to pour mana into it, it didnt take long for the storage bag left by the immortals to finally open. Before Zhao Lei could dump out all the items, Song Chi had left the inn in advance. Only after confirming that no other accidents occurred did he return. However, as he re-entered the [Ruins Market Walking Room], the first thing that caught his eye was the dazzling array of colorful lights scattered around the room. At just a glance, Song Chis eyes sparkled with excitement. Clearly, the source of these colorful lights were several different quality Starry Sea Oddities. The first to catch Song Chis attention were two items that emitted a black glow. With a light wave of his hand, the Power of Domination flowed, and he easily grasped the two black light emitting oddities. If there were no surprises, these would likely be two Supreme Black Oddities. [Oddity: Mother Qi Stone of All Things] [Quality: Black] [Convertible: No] [Note: Leftover from the Multiverse Era, this origin stone has been baptized through endless years and has become a black quality oddity.] However, after reviewing the first odditys attributes, there was no cause for celebration. Although it was a black oddity, it could not be converted into a ship component, and in the future, it could only be taken to the Ruins Market to serve as a showcase item for the Oddity Exchange Shop. The first one cant be converted into a ship component; the second one has to be possible, right? Thinking this, Song Chis gaze turned to the second black oddity. But soon, his expression darkened when the second black oddity, just like the first, could not be converted into a ship component. [Oddity: Fallen Immortal Spear] [Quality: Black] [Convertible: No] [Note: A spear that has bathed in the blood of countless immortals, possessing incredible ferocity.] However, compared to the first, this [Fallen Immortal Spear] is still somewhat better, at the very least it could serve as a weapon for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in its mecha form. Frowning, Song Chi put away both black oddities securely and shifted his gaze to the other items. Apart from the two black oddities, within this Walking Room, there were also three items radiating golden light, and there were more than ten Silver Legendary Oddities. However, what was more abundant were those non-oddity immortal artifacts used by cultivators. The weapons crafted for use by cultivators were not all Starry Sea Oddities, which was the most painful part for Song Chi. However, it should be said, if he were to trade these items to the Luofu Sword Sect behind Zhou Ping, he should be able to exchange them for quite a few good items. Thinking this, Song Chis gaze turned to the three golden oddities. This time there was no disappointment as the first Golden Sanctuary Oddity he viewed could indeed be converted into a ship component. This also provided some relief for his somewhat gloomy mood, and it seemed this Golden Sanctuary Oddity was even somewhat extraordinary, not appearing like an ordinary golden oddity. [Oddity: Heavenly Destiny Compass (Incomplete)] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk}] [Note: An immortal artifact that was once a sect-defining treasure of the Heavenly Destiny Immortal Sect on the Immortal Realm Continent. It possesses a variety of effects such as meticulous unraveling and tracing back to the source, however, this oddity is currently incomplete.] ... Chapter 896: 468: [Heavenly Destiny Compass·Disk] Chapter 896: Chapter 468: [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] From its Marvel Attribute panel, it is easy to see that this Strange Object named Heavenly Destiny Compass is incomplete, which made Song Chi think of the component from the Time Realm. He didnt stay long on this Marvel Attribute panel and soon shifted his focus to its warship component attributes. Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Si NanChasing Origin Feature 2: Si NanChasing Source Feature 3: Double the effectiveness of Warship Sky Patrol Radar Feature 4: Heavenly DestinyCome and Go Without Trace (Sealed) Feature 5: Heavenly DestinyConfusing Heavenly Mechanism (Sealed) Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Once loaded, the warship will ignore external magnetic fields, illusions, fog, and other energy effects, greatly reducing the chances of losing its way. No need for charging and buffering Upgrade Requirement: 40 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 4000 Spectral Energy Points, 1kg of Geomagnetic Stone Note: This component will occupy 5 slots {Si NanChasing Origin: Depending on the quality of the selected item, consumes Spectral Energy Points to disassemble and separate the item into its original state, cooldown time 720 hours.} {Si NanChasing Source: Input specified clue item, consumes Spectral Energy Points, and traces all roots related to this item, the current maximum tracing range is 10 light-years, cooldown time 1 year.} Song Chis eyes lit up, tightly focusing on the two features Si NanChasing Origin and Si NanChasing Source, seemingly completely ignoring the last two sealed features. From the introductions of Si NanChasing Origin and Si NanChasing Source, he instantly recognized the extraordinariness of both. At the moment he saw the feature Si NanChasing Origin, the first thing that came to his mind was the warship components, breaking down the items into their original state. So, if this feature is applied on warship components already enhanced through multiple ranks, does that mean it could directly revert this warship component back to lv0, and also refund all the resources spent on previous enhancements? To verify this guess, Song Chi shifted his gaze to several blue components within the warship. Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv30, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) lv30, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) lv30, Sonic Silence Field (Blue) lv30, Torch Warship Boarding Certificate (Blue) lv30 Now there are no white components on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the worst being these five blue components. Without rushing to test, Song Chi first returned to the free setup area, summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, loaded the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk component, and enhanced it all the way to lv60. Geomagnetic stones are not rare resources, and they are abundantly available in the Ruins Mineral Resources Store. After the component was enhanced, Song Chi then chose the Blood Soul Stigma component and activated the Si NanChasing Origin feature. Amidst sparkling radiance, a strand of golden light surged from the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk component and quickly entered into the Blood Soul Stigma component. Then, Song Chi witnessed a rather surprising scene, as the lv30 Blood Soul Stigma gradually decreased in level with time. lv29 lv28 ... Finally, it fell back to lv0, and beside this component, a resource materialized out of thin air. Zero to Second Rank Floating Land Origin, Zero to Second Rank Life Core, and even a cluster of Spectral Energy. Song Chi was certain that these were exactly the resources spent to enhance the [Blood Soul Stigma] to lv30. Its just as I guessed, this Si NanChasing Origin feature can revert a component back to its original state and return all the resources previously consumed for enhancement without any cost. He was interested in trying a few more times to see if the same applies to other components in red, silver, and even gold, but unfortunately, this feature was now in cooldown and would not be available for another 120 hours. Although he could use the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature to finish the buffering immediately, he could not conduct a complete test. Thinking it over, Song Chi decided not to rush since it was only a matter of days and he could thoroughly test the effects of this feature over the next month or so. His gaze shifted down and soon fell on the Si NanChasing Origin feature, which was equally extraordinary. The first thing Song Chi thought of after reading its description was the [Time Chess] component. [Time Chess] was incomplete, and there were many identical chess pieces, even the [Time Chess Board]. Although Song Chi was initially interested in this [Time Chess Board] and other [Time Chess] pieces, he had no actual intention of spending effort to search for them as it seemed too impractical. But now, he saw hopethe hope to find other Time Chess pieces or even that [Time Chess Board]. {Si NanChasing Origin: Insert the designated clue item, consume Spectral Energy Points, and trace everything related to this item. The current maximum tracking range is ten million light-years, with a cooldown time of 1 year.} This was the detailed attribute of the Si NanChasing Origin feature enhanced to Sixth Rank, with a maximum tracking range of ten million light-years. Although insignificant compared to the vast Shattered Starry Sea, it was much stronger than the previous reliance on luck. Furthermore, this was only at Sixth Rank. According to its enhancement pattern, once the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong is upgraded to a Battleship and the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component is enhanced to lv70, this tracking range could skyrocket to one hundred million light-years, which would be a very significant tracking radius. Additionally, a key point was that Song Chi had bound the [Time Chess] component with this feature, creating a special star chart on the bronze base of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], with an astounding radius of ten million light-years. Two distinct spots showed up on this star chart; one was within its reach, very bright, and silver-white in color. The second spot confused Song Chi as it was clearly outside the radius of the star chart, and its brightness was very weak, yet it emitted a black light. This discovery led Song Chi to incessant speculation. At one time he thought it was another [Time Chess]. Another moment, he considered it could be the location of that [Time Chess Board]. Then, he speculated whether it might be another part of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk]. However, no matter how much he speculated, one characteristic of the star chart was that it continued to exist and had no time limit. It seemed that if Song Chi didnt actively unbind the [Time Chess] component, it would continue to autonomously track the other target in real-time. This was obviously good news for Song Chi. In the future, no matter where he went in the Star Domain, he wouldnt have to worry about missing anything. Finally, his gaze shifted to the Heavenly DestinyCome and Go Without Trace and Heavenly DestinyConfusing Heavenly Mechanism features. Both features were sealed, likely like [Time Chess], and could only be unsealed by collecting the other missing parts of [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk]. Seeing this, Song Chis gaze involuntarily shifted back to the special star chart displayed on the bronze base of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], pondering the black light point outside the radius of the star chart, wondering whether it might be the missing part of [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk]. After gathering his thoughts, he returned to the [Ruins Market Walking Room], where there were still two golden Marvels, along with many more in silver, red, and other colors. His gaze moved, and the attributes of the second golden Sanctuary Marvel soon emerged. However, this Strange Object could not be converted into warship components. Song Chi sighed, and for a moment, he dared not look directly at that last Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, fearing disappointment. Holding onto that last bit of hope, his gaze first moved to the more than a dozen Silver Legendary Oddities. [Strange Object: Five Wheel Leaving Fire Robe] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Five Wheel Leaving Fire Energy Shield}] [Note: Worn by the Chasing Fate Immortal in his time, this robe has been nurtured by the Immortals mana over many years, eventually transforming into a Silver Oddity.] ... [Strange Object: Heavenly Thunder Fan] [Strange Object: Sky Fire] ... After examining many Silver Oddities, most of which could not be converted into warship components, a few could be transformed into warship components, but they were either energy shields or warship armor, and none were suitable for Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. When it came to the last two items, there finally appeared a change. [Strange Object: Spiritual Spring Eye] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible: {Green Water Spiritual Spring}] [Note: Originating from a unique environment in the Immortal Realm Continent, this Spiritual Spring Eye fortuitously transformed into a Strange Object.] ... Green Water Spiritual Spring lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Purification Feature 2: Spiritual Spring Green Water Feature 3: Growth speed of surrounding plants increased by 110% Feature 4: Growth speed of water species increased by 110%, survival rate enhanced Consumption: 30/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After installation, energy concentration inside the warship doubles, slightly increasing the captains lifespan over time. No charge and buffer needed Upgrade Requirement: 30 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 3000 Spectral Energy Points, 3 Low-Level Spirit Stones Note: This component occupies 4 slots {Purification: The water of the Spiritual Spring has effects of alleviating fatigue and repairing internal injuries.} {Spiritual Spring Green Water: Produces Spiritual Spring Green Water, which has effects of extending life, improving plant transplantation success rate, and accelerating plant growth.} This [Green Water Spiritual Spring]has very good attributes, but even though it can be converted into a warship component, Song Chis first thought is to place it in the [Cultivation Secret Realm], under the feature of Secret Realm Accelerator, where it can achieve even better results. Moreover, once it is placed in the Cultivation Secret Realm, Song Chi can also try rearing a batch of Deep Water Water Clams in this Green Water Spiritual Spring. Originally, external species are hard to cultivate in the Secret Realm environment, but with the survival rate boost from this Green Water Spiritual Spring, he believed it was worth a try. If it indeed proves feasible, coupled with the Secret Realm Accelerator feature, wouldnt he be able to mass-produce high-quality Deep Water Clam Pearls? Thinking of this, Song Chi was already eager. After all, the practice of Guidance Technique is becoming increasingly difficult nowadays, and if he could use those Deep Water Clam Pearls of seven to eight thousand years, or even ten thousand years, along with ordinary Dominator blood, Song Chi believes his Guidance Technique would advance by leaps and bounds. Thinking thus, Song Chi carefully placed this [Green Water Spiritual Spring] into the [Cultivation Secret Realm] inside Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, naturally choosing to place the Spiritual Spring at the [Silver Apple Mother Tree], the two Law Trees, as well as those [God Tempering Fruit Tree][Dragon Blood Fruit Tree], so as to maximize the effects of the [Green Water Spiritual Spring]. Without rushing to check the attributes of that last Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity in his hand, the Secret Realm was currently in an accelerated phase, making it a good opportunity to test whether the cultivation of water clams was viable. Song Chi made a trip to the Dragon Spine Shops, acquired a batch of Deep Water Water Clams from the shops, and placed them all into the Green Water Spiritual Spring. Then, he turned around and left, leaving the mass cultivation of Deep Water Water Clams to unfold over the next period of time. After finishing these tasks, Song Chis thoughts returned. He looked at the Silver Oddity [Sky Fire]. Although it couldnt be converted into a warship component, it was genuinely a Silver Spark Oddity. Moreover, if he remembered correctly, in his past life, this object along with [Stone Fire][Wood Fire] were all parts of the [Samadhi True Fire]. It was precisely because of this that Song Chi was somewhat torn on whether to place it in the Oddity Exchange Shop; it seemed this object had significant potential. The renowned name of Samadhi True Fire was universally known in his previous life. Shaking his head, Song Chi dismissed the idea of putting it into the Oddity Exchange Shop. Counting the haul this time, the Oddity Exchange Shop had dozens of Silver Legendary Oddities already, not lacking this strand of [Sky Fire]. He decided to keep it for now; who knows, perhaps he might collect the other two types in the future? Moreover, the Primordial Continent, also a realm of Immortal Cultivation Floating Land, might similarly produce these three types of Strange Object fire seeds, and he could inquire using the identity of the Blue Blood Clan. Without further thought, storing this strand of [Sky Fire] in the Ruins Storage Room, Song Chis gaze shifted to the last Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. Fortunately, he was not disappointed; this last Golden Oddity could also be converted into a warship component. [Strange Object: Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Talisman] [Quality: Gold] ...... Chapter 899: 470: Making Trouble Chapter 899: Chapter 470: Making Trouble Captain, once patrol duty is over, how about we go to the Xuanhan Tavern and get a table? I heard that Xuanhan Tavern has a new Third Rank Jiaoyu Feast, with Braised Jiaoyu as the main course. Its said to be a significant aid for the Third Rank Guidance Technique. Right, I also heard that Xuanhan Tavern recently brought in a group of fox women, very enticing indeed! ... Above Dragon Spine City, a Patrol Guard Squad was carrying out its duties, circling the entire city. This squad was composed of ten warships, including two cruisers and eight escort ships. While the fleets group chat was buzzing with conversation, patrol captain Song Quans voice suddenly broke through. Weve received a message, there is a disturbance at Dragon Spine Shops. All units, change course, full speed ahead to the family business. Upon hearing this, the chat fell silent instantly. The next second, the patrolling teams ten warships almost simultaneously turned and streaked towards the Dragon Spine Shops in the middle of the city. These were members of the Song family who had been fully involved in frontier wars. They might act up during their downtime, but when faced with an emergency, they would never fail. Otherwise, they wouldnt have been selected for the Dragon Spine City patrol list. Captain, do you know who exactly is involved? What power? As they were speeding ahead, a member of the squad inquired about the specifics through the group chat. They had been patrolling Dragon Spine City for quite a while now and had encountered troublemakers before, but those were always in other parts of the city, and none had ever dared to cause trouble right in front of Dragon Spine Shops. This was a first. The Dinghai Song family was not what it had been decades ago. Now, who in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy didnt know or recognize the name of the Song family from Chenxing Kingdom? With a Seventh Rank Tri-Eye Race Dominator-Level flagship under their command and owning a Star Domain that spanned 80,000 light-years in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, they had long been referred to as an almost Immortal Clan. This was indeed the first time someone had dared to touch the whiskers of the Tiger that was the Song Family at such a crucial time. Song Quan shook his head, indicating he had not received any details. However, his eyes grew particularly cold. No matter who it is or what power they represent, since they dare to provoke trouble on the Song familys doorstep, they better be prepared to face the wrath of the Song family. Send two back to Dragon Spine Mountain Palace to have our External Affairs Hall investigate thoroughly with all their might. Also, be ready to inform Lord Chi at any moment. Since they were bold enough to incite trouble at this time, they must be confident in their backing, and it is very likely that Lord Chi himself will need to step in! Yes! ... In the central district of Dragon Spine City, in front of Dragon Spine Shops building, the usually neat and orderly lines were now somewhat chaotic. In the center of the crowd, a group of captains with fierce expressions, holding special Communication Bracelets, was loudly questioning. Buzz, buzz, buzz! At that moment, eight warships slowly descended from the sky. When they were just tens of meters above ground, the doors of the eight Torch Warships simultaneously opened, and eight figures leaped out. At the same time, the eight quietly hovering Torch Warships also slowly shrank, eventually turning into eight streams of light that entered the brows of the eight Song family captains who had just leaped down. Thud, thud, thud! After eight dull thuds, Song Quan strode towards the middle of the crowd, where several fierce-looking captains with unknown origins stood. Who are you, and why are you gathering a crowd and causing a disturbance here? As he spoke, the Life Pressure of a Third Rank emanated from his body, intertwined with the Law of Fire, imposing a strong oppression on the surrounding crowd. Being one of the patrolling guard captains stationed to defend Dragon Spine City, Song Quan naturally possessed considerable strength. Aside from the decent quality of the components installed in his flagship, he himself was a prodigy who had comprehended the Laws. However, this was clearly not enough to suppress those troublemakers in front. Among the five causing the disturbance, there were also two Third Order Cruiser Captains, who, while they had not comprehended any Laws, could not be made to step back due to the pressure from someone of the same rank. What surprised Song Quan was that these two, despite their fierce appearances, were not mindless brutes. Faced with his aggressive pressure, they did not summon their Spectral Energy to forcibly resist; instead, they raised their Communication Bracelets and shouted loudly: Whats this? The people of Dragon Spine Shops cant provide an explanation, so theyre planning to suppress us with brute force? Everyone says the Dragon Spine Shops in Dragon Spine City have the best reputation and the most complete selection of goods in the whole public area. I never expected them to bully customers just because they run a big shop! Listening to the opponents confident accusations, Song Quans eyes were icy, but he stopped advancing. To forcibly suppress them would be to give the appearance of guilt, and there were many customers around. One or two instances might not cause too much of a stir, but he feared the conspirators behind the scenes had a series of plans. His gaze remained cold as he stared down the other party and said icily: Friend, you can eat without care, but you cant talk nonsense without paying a price! The five on the opposite side were not intimidated at all and jeered: Whether were talking nonsense, the people of Dragon Spine Shops know best. Heres a video of our brother entering your Dragon Spine Shops an hour ago, and he never came out again. We know that Time Marrow Fluid is of high resource value, so we made sure to record the video, just in case we needed to defend ourselves. Let everyone look and see if its us lying. As he spoke, he held up the Communication Bracelet, which was projecting a video. It showed a short and stout man entering the Dragon Spine Shops and never coming out again. The video ended with a tone from the semi-automatic shipboard intelligence inside the accusers warship. [Please note, the magnetic wave chat link to warship [Changban] has sunk, and the last second it was part of the chat group has ended.] After watching this video, Song Quan basically understood why the opposition managed to draw so much attention from the surrounding customers. Everything was set up too perfectly, so perfect that even he, upon first watching it, subconsciously doubted if indeed someone from the Dragon Spine Shops had acted improperly. Turning his head towards the Dragon Spine Shops manager standing to the side, he saw the Third Rank family managers equally ugly expression. The manager shook his head and said gloomily: This man did indeed just enter the shop. Hes traded with us several times before. But not long after he entered this time, his figure mysteriously disappeared inside the shop, and not much later this group came out making a scene! Ridiculous. You admit that my friend went into your shop, and now youre saying he just mysteriously disappeared. Do you really take everyone for fools? The five fierce-looking individuals didnt give an inch; their implication was clearthey were accusing the Dragon Spine Shops of murder and robbery. As everything seemed to side with them, many Torch ship captains on site began to look at the Song Family patrol captain and the Dragon Spine Shops manager with suspicion. At this moment, everything pointed to the Song Family being involved in despicable acts of murder and robbery. No one could help but think the worst. Seeing that the situation was somewhat out of control, Song Quans eyes shifted as he spoke: This matters cause and effect are yet to be determined. Thus, Ive already sent someone to notify the External Affairs Hall of the Song Family. Our familys External Affairs Hall has several unique components that can assist in the investigation. Please wait about ten minutes, and my Song Family will surely give everyone a satisfactory explanation on-site. The Dragon Spine Mountain Palace was not far from Dragon Spine City. With the speed of two Escort Ships making a jump, they should have already arrived by now. Plus the time it would take for the External Affairs Hall to retrieve a few components, about ten minutes should be just enough. However, at this moment, the deputy squad leader behind Song Quan unexpectedly leaned in. Captain, just received a transmission from Xiao Yuan and the others. The space around Dragon Spine Mountain Palace has been blocked, the jump failed! Song Quans fists clenched tightly, and the fiery Spectral Energy surged out around him. Good, very good, even space blockade components are being used. This is a determined effort to tarnish the reputation of the Song Family!! In that case, notify Lord Chi! These words were only audible to him and his deputy squad leader standing behind him, not said out loud for everyone to hear, because that would be useless. The other party could easily claim it was just an excuse made up by the Song Family. ... At Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi, who was exercising his body, raised an eyebrow. Someones deliberately causing trouble at the Dragon Spine Shops? With a thought, he quickly disappeared within the Ruins Market. Beneath the Dragon Spine Shops building, Song Chis figure quietly emerged. Retrieving his Ethereal Body that he had left in place, Song Chi inquired about the situation from the shops Deputy Manager. The one involved in the marrow fluid transaction? Upon hearing the entire sequence of events, Song Chis eyes narrowed slightly. If it really was an accomplice of that stocky man, then the hidden manipulator behind this incident must have been planning for quite some time, indicating that there is definitely a force targeting the Song Family. Outside the shop, a commotion quickly arose. Song Chi, the legitimate successor of the previous generation of the Song Family, its actually him! Now this is getting interesting. Ive heard that this Song Chi is the most ruthless among the previous generations line of legitimate successors; he doesnt act often, but when he does, he directly killed a legitimate successor of the Stark Family. I seem to recall that he had frighteningly high achievements in the previous frontier wars! But its unknown how he will resolve this issue, whether he will suppress it directly with force or try his best to find the person instigating from behind. The manipulator behind the scenes? Are you implying that it was deliberate from the start? Dont be naive, how could Dragon Spine City in recent years not attract attention? How could it possibly not be coveted? True as well... ... Amidst the noises, actually, the majority of people could see the deeper implications and basically understood the entanglement behind this incident. However, they also knew that none of this mattered. Whether the Song Family bullied its customers or was framed, these things were not important. What determined the outcome was the matter of strength. If the Song Family had the strength to find those who orchestrated the incident and crush and purge them with the might of a thunderbolt, thereby deterring other malicious forces, then the Dragon Spine City of the Song Family would continue to thrive. But if they could not, then all who were coveting would swarm in, crushing the reputation of the Song Family. The instant they saw Song Chi, the ferocity on the faces of the five instigators instinctively subdued. A Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain, and a legitimate successor of a nearly Immortal Clan, carried substantial weight no matter where he was. Lord! All five spoke respectfully. Yet Song Chi did not respond; the aura of a Fourth Rank Torch Captain subtly spread outward, enveloping all five. Bang bang bang! Among the five, the three Second Rank Escort Ship Captains immediately knelt on the ground, unable to withstand the pressure, while only the two Third Rank Cruiser Captains were barely holding on. Do you want me to take action, or would you prefer to tell the whole story in front of everyone? This was the first thing that Song Chi said. His voice was not loud, but under the influence of the Fourth Rank Spectral Energy, it was clearly heard by tens of thousands of Torch Ship Captains in front of the Dragon Spine Shops building. The two Third Rank instigators clenched their teeth tightly and did not speak. It seems youve chosen the first option... As he spoke, a flicker of Ghost Light suddenly flashed at Song Chis glabella, followed by two beams shooting out from his Ancestral Aperture. Under the gaze of tens of thousands of Torch Captains around, these two beams of light entered the heads of the two Third Rank instigators. The next second, the attitude of these two Cruiser Captains suddenly took a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn. After respectfully glancing at Song Chi, they began to narrate everything they knew. So, from beginning to end, youve never met face-to-face... Not so foolish after all! Its getting more interesting! Muttering to himself, Song Chis tone suddenly changed. And the reward? Since you were asked to do something, there should be a price, right? However, his abrupt question made all the onlookers form question marks in their minds. Reward? Wait, isnt the pursuit for the hidden instigator? Whats this about a reward? Chapter 900: 471: Song Chis Domination Chapter 900: Chapter 471: Song Chis Domination Without paying attention to the odd looks converging around him, Song Chis expression remained calm, quietly waiting for the response of the two in front of him. Unsurprisingly, having been forcibly signed into a [Master-Servant Contract], the two quickly produced a large batch of resources. Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, Fourth Rank Robber Star Race Primordial Blood, Body Strengthening Fruit, Titanium Crystal... Regarding the resources extracted, Song Chi accepted each one after another, followed by a bright radiance at his brow, summoning the miniaturized Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong which then hovered quietly above everyones heads. By this time, most people also had some ideas forming, speculating whether Song Chi or the Song Family had special tracing components in their hands. Evidently, just at that moment, a spatial crack tore open abruptly in the high sky outside Dragon Spine City, and an extremely fast beam of Mysterious Ice shot forth from it. Instantly, the oppressive might of Fifth Rank ice-type energy engulfed the entire Dragon Spine City. Among the spectating captains, those of Fourth Rank Level from the Zhulu Warship fleet showed shock on their faces instantly. A Fifth Rank? But its not from a battleship; its a Fifth Rank enslaved creature attacking through the void! Are they afraid that the Song Family might really uncover something? While everyone was astonished, the beam of Mysterious Ice that shot down from the sky had already pierced through hundreds of thousands of meters, nearing within a hundred meters of Song Chi. However, causing an illusion among the surrounding captains, Song Chi showed no signs of shock or anger on his face; instead, the corners of his mouth were faintly curling into a smile. Without letting the others ponder further, a voice tinged with sarcasm came from Song Chi, clearly reaching the ears of every Torch Warship Captain nearby. Ive been waiting for you! As soon as his words fell, already surpassing four thousand meters above, a fiery red figure burst out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong wrapped in a black and white Light Shield. The fiery red figure, over a hundred thousand meters tall with skin covered in blazing flames and the Major Achievement Level Law of Fire effusing, easily extinguished the beam of Mysterious Ice descending from the skies. Fire... Flame Giant, a Sixth Rank Level Flame Giant, oh my goodness. Nonsense, thats a Yanli Giant, one type of Fire Attribute Giant, not a Flame Giant. ... Ignoring the surrounding exclamations that rose one after another, under Song Chis command, the Yanli Giant released a surge of the Major Achievement Fire Law, quickly forming a flaming hand that reached towards the void crack where the Mysterious Ice beam had been shot from. Seemingly sensing the intent of the Yanli Giant, the spatial crack outside Dragon Spine City began to rapidly shrink, attempting to hide any trace of its intervention, yet at this moment, another radiance surged out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, creating a vast domain within which everything slowed down several times. Only Song Chi himself and the Yanli Giant remained unaffected. Before the spatial crack completely closed, the fiery hand forged by the Yanli Giant successfully reached inside. Hmph! Once the flow of time was restored, every creature within Dragon Spine City could hear a muffled groan emanating from the sky. The unknown Fifth Rank ice-system enslaved creature had been injured by just one strike from the Yanli Giant. ... Robber Star Floating Land, public area. Far from Dragon Spine City, beneath a castle, a Zhulu Warship over three thousand five hundred meters long quietly docked there. Buzzing! As the spatial fluctuations settled, the underground chamber regained tranquility, but at that moment, the situation of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Frost Luan Bird standing by was quite dire. One could see on the Luan Birds frost-white feathers, large amounts of violent fire energy lingering, the violent fire energy eroding and causing the Fifth Rank Heavenly Frost Luan Bird to endure the excruciating pain of being burned by fierce flames. Yet at that moment, the owner of the Zhulu Warship had no time to help the Luan Bird cleanse these overbearing flames, instead, his complexion was pale, his expression frantic. Under his control, the body size of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Frost Luan Bird swiftly shrank, and he quickly withdrew it back to the warship, intending to utilize the property of the Torch Warship that isolated it from the outside to prevent any external investigations. At that moment, another captain emanating Fourth Rank Life Breath rapidly entered the Warship Summoning Room. This persons expression was extremely grim, forcibly suppressing the anger within as he shouted: How dare you let the Heavenly Frost Luan Bird make a move? Who gave you the guts? Upon hearing this, the captain inside the Zhulu Warship trembled as he spoke: Second brother, that Song Chi seems to be able to trace us through the batch of resources we cast out... Seems, you also said its a seems, that batch of resources came from the frontier wars, what does it have to do with our Lv Family? The later-entering Zhulu Warship Captain clenched his teeth, but eventually, he seemed to have made some resolution, his anger quickly dissipating as he glanced at the Zhulu Warship in front of him. Heres what, third brother, you go hide for a while, voluntarily sever all ties with the family, and, if you want to lower the possibility of Song Chi tracing here, get rid of that Heavenly Frost Luan Bird quickly! ... Dragon Spine City, Dragon Spine Shops in the sky. The first thing Song Chi did after boarding the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was to unbind the [Time Chess] component from the Si NanChasing Origin feature, though the silver light point displayed over Si Nan Territory was likely another Time Chess pieces location, he still had to guard Dragon Spine City and couldnt leave just yet. Moreover, once the guarding duty ended, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would also need to initiate the promotion to battleship, leaving him with no time to search for this Time Chess piece for at least several decades, so temporarily unbinding it was not a significant impact. Chapter 901: 471: Song Chis Domineering_2 Chapter 901: Chapter 471: Song Chis Domineering_2 After successfully canceling, Song Chi took out a blood-stained Frost White Feather, replacing the [Time Chess] to bind with the Si NanChasing Origin feature. This Frost White Feather was forcibly obtained by the Flame Giant from the Fifth Rank Enslaved Species behind the spatial rift. If there were no surprises, using this item for tracking would definitely identify the true initiator behind this incident. Originally, Song Chi was somewhat worried, fearing that the rewards from the plotters behind the scenes alone might not be enough to successfully complete the tracking. Now, having this Frost White Feather was more than perfect. A flash of golden light; the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk component emitted dazzling brilliance. When the light dissipated, Song Chi quickly turned his gaze to the bronze base of this component. At this moment, a star chart had re-emerged on this base, and, as expected, a light point was marked on this star chart. Found you, you rat hiding in the gutter! Although he spoke these words in the Battleship Main Control Room, he did not intentionally isolate them; instead, he amplified them through the battleship, eventually resounding through the entire sky of Dragon Spine City. Really found them? What kind of method is this? How could they find the person behind this so quickly? As the Torch Ship Captains of various factions within the city were in shock, a violent spatial fluctuation suddenly erupted above Dragon Spine City. By the time everyone reacted, the more than four thousand meters long Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already vanished without a trace. Where did they go? Did they really go directly to their doorstep? This has turned into a big problem now. Former Prince Song Qi probably wont let this go easily. My goodness, did he really go alone to seek justice with just one ship? Who exactly is the instigator behind this? Can some big shot reveal their hand and see where the Zhulu Warship Captain from the Song Family has jumped to? ... Instantly, the square in front of Dragon Spine Shops was abuzz, with various discussions continuing non-stop. At this time, a captain emitting the aura of Fourth Rank Guidance Technique waved his hand, summoned his own Zhulu Warship, and his figure swiftly entered the warship. It was unknown what component he activated, but soon a stream of radiance shot from the front of the Zhulu Warship. This radiance slowly converged and finally projected a massive screen above Dragon Spine City. The image projected on this screen was unmistakably a familiar black and white Light Shield Zhulu Warship hanging in the sky. Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, its Lord Song Chis Flagship. Yes, its definitely the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, but where is this? That white castle below seems somewhat familiar. Amidst the discussions, someone suddenly exclaimed: I remember now, White Frost Castle, thats White Frost Castle! One person spoke up, and many others nodded in agreement. Yes, its White Frost Castle, the Lv Familys White Frost Castle. The Chenxing Star Domain of the Lv Family? Yes! Hearing the explanations from many people around, all the Torch Ship Captains in the crowd showed a look of realization, quickly gaining a certain understanding of the Lv Family. Lv Family, a powerful family of the Chenxing Star Domain in the central Yaohan Kingdom, with a legacy of over five thousand years, has a Fearless Ship Captain stationed there, and even boasts as many as five Battleship Captains. Speaking of power, before the pioneering war, this Lv Family was even stronger than the Song Family. However, the situation was different at the moment; tens of thousands of Torch Ship Captains in Dragon Spine City were all displaying a spectating attitude, not towards the Song Family, but rather watching the Lv Family. In the resulting war of territorial expansion, Chenxing Kingdoms Dragon Spine Song Family not only acquired a second Fearless Ship but also took control of a Seventh Rank Tri-Eye Race Flagship, capturing the territory of eighty thousand light-years Star Domain in a single stroke, with the two families strengths no longer comparable. Its just not known to what extent Lord Song Chi will go! This was the question that a large number of Torch Ship Captains in Dragon Spine City were simultaneously curious about. However, there was no need for them to wonder any further as the image in the sky responded instantaneously. ... White Frost Castle, Chenxing Lv Family... Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Main Control Room, Song Chi while checking the relevant information listed by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, looked down indifferently at the white castle below. After understanding the situation of the Han Lv family this season, the coldness in his eyes did not diminish at all, and the magnificent Spectral Energy filled the entire warship. Under the empowerment of the laws of space and light, the shadows of his double pupils seemed almost substantial. If an outsider were to witness this scene, they would clearly know that Song Chi was definitely determined to make a move against White Frost Castle. Although the Han Lv family was not weak, they were obviously far inferior compared to the current Song Family. Another important reason is that this incident is essentially a trial under the tacit consent of various forces. If the Song Family does not retaliate with iron-fisted measures, such incidents will only increase in the future. Song Chi cannot always stay and defend the Robber Star Floating Land, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong cannot always remain at the Zhulu Warship stage. Once it advances to a Battleship, it will be restricted by rules set by the Four Great Super Empires of Torch Human Civilization, and then even if he wants to make a move, it would be impossible unless he wants to challenge the authority of the Four Great Super Empires. Therefore, Song Chis idea is quite straightforward: before he and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong advance to Fifth Rank and before being bound by these rules, he will strike with all his strength once. And it is not a discretionary move, but rather using thunderous measures, taking the Han Lv Family as a warning to all those malicious fiends that dare to target the Song Family. It was also because of this premeditated plan that Song Chis subsequent actions appeared exceptionally decisive. Chi The warships hatch opened, and a familiar fiery red silhouette burst out from the engine room. But this was not all, but just the beginning. Following the Flame Giant, came the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, a Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, several Fifteenth Rank Robber Star Races, and more than two hundred Fourth Rank Robber Star Races... This still wasnt the end. Inside the main control room of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis thoughts shifted. [Dome Sky Brain System] Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism, activate! Following the hundreds of Fourth Rank Robber Star Race, thousands of Hellfire Mechs filed out. At this moment, the entire sky above White Frost Castle was already enveloped by dense figures. The pressure of life from the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Orders stacked upon each other, making everyone inside White Frost Castle feel as though they were bearing the weight of a Primordial Divine Mountain. Thump thump thump! A crisp sound rang out at various places in the castle; however, among the tens of thousands of Torch Ship Captains who saw this scene through the projection screen, not a single one could smile. Because each of these crisp sounds represented a Torch Ship Captain who could not withstand the pressure and exploded. In various corners of Dragon Spine City, some malicious-minded Torch Ship Captains eyes shrank rapidly. He... how dare he, this is slaughter... Someone spoke with a trembling voice; however, someone quickly responded at his side. Slaughter? What slaughter? Thats White Frost Castle, the Lv familys station in Robber Star Floating Land, not White Frost City. Everyone in the castle is a member of the Han Lv family. If they dare to plan against others, didnt they consider this outcome might happen? Ridiculous! ... Song Chi, you dare to treat my Lv family members so lightly... A Zhulu Warship, 3500 meters long, suddenly burst out from White Frost Castle below, with the Zhulu Warship Captain roaring inside. But before he could finish speaking, Song Chi inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already issued the command first. Take action! Buzz buzz buzz! Numerous energies gathered above White Frost Castle C flames, Death Robber Star light, nuclear energy particle beams... Under the widened eyes of countless people, more than a thousand figures hanging above White Frost Castle opened fire together, unleashing a barrage downwards. Boom boom boom! The terrifying sound of energy explosions echoed through the heavens. Under the successive waves of energy storms, within just a few seconds, the entire White Frost Castle including the Sixth Order Energy Level Nuclear Energy Shield above it, were utterly pulverized. Hisss, is this the response from the Dragon Ridge Song Family, harsh enough! Madman, hes truly gone mad, notify our family immediately, stop all probes and plans against the Song Family! ... PS: The second chapter will be a bit late! Chapter 902: 472: The Might of Annihilating Stars - I Always Do What I Say Chapter 902: Chapter 472: The Might of Annihilating Stars C I Always Do What I Say Without exception, everyone was terrified by Song Chis insane response. Who would have dared to think before that he would level the Lv Familys station on Robber Star Floating Land to the ground? Yet Song Chi had done it for real. Compared to that, Song Chi himself seemed much calmer. He had thoroughly considered the consequences of his actions and felt no regrets. He knew the younger generation of his family wellsome were promising seedlings, but they still fell short compared to those true Immortal Clans that had inherited powers for over six or seven thousand years. Despite the family now occupying territories spanning 80,000 light-years, population was not something that could be rapidly increased; a buffer period of at least a hundred or two hundred years was necessary. And his current actions were for this reason. Song Chi hoped that his decisive move this time would deter the neighboring forces for long enough. Only then would his family have sufficient time to assimilate the gains from this expansion war. Even without full assimilation, as long as one tenth was absorbed, by that time, even if he was subject to the restrictions of the rules, he need not worry about these trifles any longer. Because by that time, the new generation of his family would be strong enough to uphold the honor of a Quasi-Immortal Clan. As he pondered, a roar suddenly arose from below. Song Chi, you deserve to die, my Lv Family will not let you go! It was the captain of the Zhulu Warship who was responsible for guarding the Robber Star Floating Land of the Lv Family. This persons flagship had notable combat power and had held out amidst numerous attacks. Whether your Lv Family will let me go is one thing, but what I know is that today you will definitely die here! Having said that, he was about to activate the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature to prevent the captain from escaping using his Flash Escape ability. However, as the direct heir of a Sixth Rank Immortal Clan, the captain was no fool and had already activated a component before even speaking. Hmm... a Projection Sub Component! Buzzing! The space above The Vault of Heaven trembled violently, and the terrifying pressure was so intense that Song Chi inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could feel it. In the blink of an eye, a projection of a Mythical Mecha Giant over a hundred thousand meters tall appeared above the ruins of White Frost Castle. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes narrowed. The Senior Dreadnought projection, the ancestral patriarch of the Lv family has descended! His heart felt slightly cold, but he forced himself to stay calm, taking out a special seal in his hand. This silver glowing seal, named Void SealSub Seal, was a projection component of the silver Void Seal forged from a Sixth Rank Robber Star Race the familys elders had defeated in the expansion war. Originally, the family only had a red projection component with a maximum projection distance of just twenty thousand light-years. This silver projection component, after being enhanced to level 70, could now project over a million light-years, allowing it to induce the projection effect of the Dinghai Dragon Steed from as far as the Dragon Spine Continent. However, even though Song Chi took out the seal, he did not rush to activate it, instead turning his gaze towards the Mythical Mech Projection of that ancestral patriarch of the Lv Family. According to the rule that Torch Warships of Battleship rank and above cannot engage in any form of infighting, this Fearless Ship projection from the Lv Familys ancestral patriarch could not attack him. What followed proved this point; even upon seeing the White Frost Castle reduced to ruins below, the red light in the eyes of the ancestral patriarchs Mythical Mech Projection flashed urgently, but beyond exuding Sixth Rank intimidation, the Mythical Mecha Giant projection did nothing at all. Seeing this, Song Chis heart relaxed a bit. It was unexpected, though, with the arrival of the Lv Familys ancestral patriarch projection, that it would now be impossible to target the captain of the Zhulu Warship under the protection of the projection. Despite his frustration, Song Chi forcibly avoided dwelling on it further and instead began distracting himself by recalling all the Enslaved Species and Hellfire Mechs. Yet at this moment, a cold voice suddenly came from the Sixth Rank Mythical Mech Projection. Youngster of the Song Family, impressive, truly impressive! At those words, Song Chis eyes narrowed and a flash of cold light passed through the depths of his gaze. The deep malice in the tone was unmistakable. Ancestral Patriarch Lv, this matter was entirely provoked by your Lv Family. To say such words now truly makes one laugh! After speaking, he withdrew his gaze, no longer deigning to engage with the other party. Given the current trajectory of the Song Familys development, the gap between the two families would only widen over time; if anyone should be anxious, it would be them. But while he was reluctant to care, there were always those who just liked to court death. Song Chi, open your eyes wide and just wait, if this vendetta is not avenged, my Lv Family will never rest! Heh... Song Chi let out a cold snort, but the chill in his eyes could no longer be hidden as he looked at the looming Zhulu Warship behind the Lv familys ancestral patriarchs Mythical Mecha Form, his gaze as if he were staring at a dead man. In a moment, the Activation Component on the warship, Death Robber Tracking Seal, was activated, and a death mark that was invisible to the naked eye shot towards that Lu Ship. In front of a Senior Dreadnought projection, it was certainly difficult to achieve a kill, but the duration of the projection component was limited. Once the Fearless Ship projection dispersed, by then, with the Death Robber Tracking Seal, it would be very simple for him to locate the target and take action. Chapter 903: 472: The Might of Star Annihilation - I Always Do What I Say_2 Chapter 903: Chapter 472: The Might of Star Annihilation C I Always Do What I Say_2 However, he took it for granted. This [Death Robber Tracking Mark] has a hidden feature that makes it very difficult to be detected. But revealing such a mark with a projection of a Senior Dreadnought was too obvious, it was discovered immediately and was effortlessly crushed by the Sixth Rank Energy. At this point, Song Chi could no longer restrain himself. With his cautious temperament, now that he had made a thorough enemy, he truly did not wish to let the person go so directly. It was at this moment that a cold voice emanated from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and this voice was unshielded, clear to everyone present, the tens of thousands of Torch Ship Captains in Dragon Spine City, as well as the upper echelons of various forces monitoring the scene in real-time through various remote devices. I remember saying that you would certainly die here today!! Upon hearing this declaration, setting aside how Song Chi felt, the other Torch Ship Captains who witnessed this scene felt their heartbeats instinctively quicken, even though they were not the ones involved, most still felt a surge of blood boiling in their veins. A Zhulu Warship Captain, boldly asserting to a Fearless Captain that his direct descendant would surely die today C regardless of the final outcome, at least this courage was unparalleled among his contemporaries. Boy, are you challenging the authority of a Fearless Ship Captain? Seemingly enraged by Song Chis words, the projection of the Lv Family patriarchs Mythical Mech began to step forward. Beyond even the might of the Flame Giants Comprehension Degree of the Law of Fire, the boundless Ice Law continued to spread, and with each step forward by the Mythical Mech Projection, the pressure that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had to endure skyrocketed infinitely. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! The black-and-white Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield on the exterior, supported by the Holy Light Shield created by the Wings of Royal Authority Component, trembled violently, its radiance dimming over time. However, what no one could see was Song Chi in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, his expression from start to finish showing not the slightest hint of panic. Since he dared to speak, he naturally had his own confidence. Ignoring the advancing Sixth Rank Mythical Mech Projection in front of him, his thoughts abruptly shifted to the [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon] that he had just acquired. Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder, activate! Following the activation of this Feature, the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon at the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong abruptly changed its form, transforming from a Main Cannon to a Star-Annihilating Cannon. Crackle! Vast amounts of Thunder Attribute Energy converged at the bow of the warship, quickly coalescing into a mass of tribulation thunderclouds. Suddenly, with the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong as the center, the mighty aura of the Nine-layered Tribulation Lightning pervaded half of the Vault of Heaven, even the Sixth Rank might radiated by the Lv Family patriarchs Mythical Mech Projection was wholly suppressed at this moment. Hm? The advancing Sixth Rank Mythical Mech Projection stalled, confronted with this gathering of the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder, even the old Lv Family Patriarch felt a significant threat. With a Comprehension Degree of over 80% in the Major Achievement Ice Law around him, he began to form a giant ice spike. Instinct told him that a junior less than two hundred years old couldnt possibly pose a threat to him, but the instinct honed over thousands of years told him not to gamble. The Shattered Starry Sea was rife with numerous strange Components, and even Star-Annihilating Starships could be caught off-guard, let alone now when he was only a projection. However, at this moment, his flow of thoughts inexplicably paused. Despite his Flagship having considerable Time Resistance, this pause still lasted for a second. Not good! He sensed something amiss immediately, but it was already too late. In front of him, the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, temporarily transformed into a Star-Annihilating Cannon, had completed the feature attacks requisite seconds of charging instantly through the Zen Seal: Inner Speed Feature. Boom! The thunderous roar echoed through heaven and earth, with the astonishingly large Purple Cloud Tribulation Thunder shooting straight down. Before the Lv Family Patriarch could react, the Purple Cloud Tribulation Thunder had already struck the hundred thousand meters tall Mythical Mech Projection. Boom! Boom! Boom! ... Nine-layered Tribulation Thunder, this is not merely a simple name, but truly possesses nine strikes. Under the nine strikes of Tribulation Thunder, the projection of the Fearless Ship had dimmed to its extreme. However, just when everyone thought it was all over, a special tiny singularity erupted at the last moment, ultimately transforming into a miniature black hole, which thoroughly shattered the last remnant of might of the projection of the Fearless Ship belonging to the Lv Family ancestor. It wasnt just the projection of the Fearless Ship transformed into Mythical Mech Armor, it also included the Zhulu Warship of the Lv Family; under the coverage of the infinitely collapsing miniature black hole, even though it had preemptively activated the defense feature of its red warship armor, it was still crushed into a pile of scrap metal. However, the bad news was that as a result, the onboard components stored within the warship were also submerged in the chaos of the void. Song Chi did not pay much attention, as things were not over yet; a cold voice once again came out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. As for the words Ive spoken, I, Song Chi, always follow through! These words were naturally for those factions who were monitoring this place; annihilating the Lv Familys base on the Robber Star Floating Land was just a process, the result was actually to deter those restless factions. Two hundred years is not to be mentioned, but a hundred years should be no problem! Song Chi roughly reviewed his actions this time and was quite satisfied. With this iron-blooded suppression, he believed that for the ensuing hundred years, there should be no other factions trying to test the Song Family. As for after a hundred years, that was not something he should care about. One hundred years, enough for the family to assimilate parts of the gains from the pioneering wars, thus it should not be difficult to cultivate a new generation of family members capable of suppressing their peers. If this cannot be achieved, then it would be the neglect of those old folks in the family, and it wouldnt have much to do with him. Thinking this, Song Chi once again opened the hatch, and dozens of Soldier Figurines flew out one after another, speeding towards the ruins of White Frost Castle below. After enduring the barrage of a thousand Fourth Rank and above units, the White Frost Castle, although almost completely destroyed, still couldnt hide the Starry Sea Oddities within. According to the information shown by the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] Sky Patrol Radar, the highest grade among them was only a Red Oddity, but after all, it was an oddity, better to have it than not. While waiting, Song Chi was not idle, making a special trip to White Frost City, which was not far from here, plundering the Lv Familys stores in the city and acquiring some good items. As for other shops in White Frost City, since they were operated by various factions, naturally they couldnt be touched, to avoid inviting collective anger. After dealing with these matters, Song Chi was ready to return to Dragon Spine City. However, as his gaze inadvertently passed over the component of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], his eyebrows suddenly raised. The light spot displayed on the component still hadnt disappeared and was rapidly fleeing away from the Robber Star Floating Land at full speed. Is there a rat running away? If it hadnt been discovered, it would have been fine, but now that it was discovered, Song Chi naturally wouldnt let it go. Under the alternating operation of the [Aurora Transition Device] and [Roarer Jump Device], the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quickly caught up with the target. Hmm... its also a Zhulu Warship. Seeing the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong catching up, the Zhulu Warship from the Lv Family quickly stopped, fearing that Song Chi would sink it with one blow. Still, for safetys sake, Song Chi activated the Void Divine Binding feature of [Divine Binding Chains] to prevent it from using abilities like phasing through space or teleportation. Even if the opponent truly fled, with the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component at his disposal, he could easily catch up with them again, but it was still better to be safe than sorry. Under the harsh rebuke of Song Chi, the Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain from the Lv Family soon emerged from the warship. With the idea of maximizing benefits, Song Chi activated the [Master-Servant Contract] component; after achieving his goal, the two Third Rank Cruiser Captains from earlier had already been dealt with by him, and two of the four contract slots were still available, enough to bind this Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain from the Lv Family. After completing the contract, the way this Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain from the Lv Family looked at Song Chi had obviously changed, from previous fear to now respect. Without much delay, Song Chi began to inquire about detailed information regarding the Lv Family and its flagship. Chapter 904: 473: "Stove Stone Return Device" and "Warship Swapping Device Chapter 904: Chapter 473: Stove Stone Return Device and Warship Swapping Device Song Chi did not dilly-dally; once the contract was finalized, he started questioning the Zhulu Warship Captain named Lv Xuewu about various matters. Among them, aside from the specific components of his warship, Heavenly Martial Mysterious Frost, more questions pertained to the hidden affairs of the Han-Lv family. Listening to Lv Xuewus account, Song Chis eyes flickered with uncertainty. According to him, the Lv family had secretly hidden quite a bit of strength. Speaking of battleships, it was far from just the five displayed externally. Lv Xuewu knew of at least seven battleship captains in the Lv family alone. Additionally, the Lv Family had several colonial points in the Alien Star Domain. ... Having learned the various secrets of the Lv family, Song Chi noted down the coordinates of a sixth-level colonial Floating Land in the Alien Star Domain. He planned to inform two ancestors of his clan to see if targeted suppression could be employed. After all, deep enmity had already been established between the two families, and he would naturally not let slip this opportunity to directly suppress the other party. After that, he had Lv Xuewu list all the attributes of the Heavenly Martial Mysterious Frost in detail. Looking at the information sheet in his hand, Song Chi raised his eyebrows. Indeed, as a direct descendant of the Han-Lv family, the configuration on Lv Xuewus flagship was really impressive. Besides the Orange Torch Ship Hull enhanced to lv44, his flagship even contained one Silver Legend Component, as well as three Red Epic Components, with more than ten Orange Components. Of course, its highly likely that some were obtained from this grand pioneering war, but they were still worthy of a high configuration. The Silver Legend Component was named Stove Stone Return Device, a special type of teleportation component. Stove Stone Return Device lv50 Quality: Silver Feature: Teleporting Hearthstone Feature 2: Hearthstone Communication Feature 3: Transmission Distance Doubled Feature 4: Warship Space Resistance +800 Consumption: 30/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Creatures holding a Hearthstone, upon activating it, can immediately teleport back to the warship where the component is installed, with the maximum current teleportation distance being 5000 (25002) light-years. ... {Teleporting Hearthstone: Consumes 30,000 Spectral Energy Points, forms one Hearthstone, up to 6 Hearthstones can exist simultaneously.} {Hearthstone Communication: Hearthstone and Stove Stone Return Device can communicate in real-time, the maximum communication distance is the same as the maximum transmission distance.} Compared to the Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet component on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, this Silver Component had a farther range and could even perform real-time communication. However, that was it. After pondering, Song Chi still did not ask Lv Xuewu to dismantle this component. It wasnt that he underestimated ita Silver Legendary Oddity was undeniably valuable and desirable. But Song Chi had his own considerations; he planned to send Lv Xuewu back to the Lv family, giving him a Ruins Market Walking Rank to act as his insider within the Lv family, to monitor their movements constantly. Thus, if he took away this [Stove Stone Return Device], the Lv family would surely notice, especially since this device was no secret within the Lv family. Apart from the Stove Stone Return Device, the three Red Components were a Red Warship Armor, a Red Super Main Cannon, and a rather rare special Swapping Component. Regarding this swapping component, Song Chi vividly remembered his trip to Pusuo Heritage Tower, where due to the appearance of the Golden Purusa Zen Seal component, various alien races fiercely clashed. At that time, Song Gang, for his own safety, forcibly used the swapping component on Cangqiong. If it werent for the Abnormal Status Purifier component, his plan would have succeeded then. And compared to the Purple swapping component used by Song Gang, this Red Swapping Component on Lv Xuewus flagship was evidently much stronger. Warship Swapping Device lv50 Quality: Red Feature: Warship Exchange Feature 2: Swapping Priority +600 Feature 3: Cross-Star Conversion Consumption: 20/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After installation, Warship Space Resistance +1000. ... {Warship Exchange: Consumes 50,000 Spectral Energy Points, designates a warship as the target, allowing the installed warship to instantly swap places with the designated warship, cooldown time 48 hours.} {Cross-Star Conversion: Consumes 80,000 Spectral Energy Points, binds a warship, which, in the event of a crisis, no matter where it is, can choose to trigger this conversion effect. If the installed warships captain agrees, the installed warship will temporarily swap places with the bound warship to engage in combat, lasting 30 minutes, cooldown time 50 years. (Note: Up to three warships can be bound, and this feature goes into cooldown regardless of which bound warship triggers it, the feature cannot be triggered by other warships during the cooldown period.)} While the Stove Stone Return Device was not up for grabs, Song Chi immediately had Lv Xuewu dismantle the Warship Swapping Device. The swapping feature of this component was quite good, but Song Chi valued its third feature, Cross-Star Conversion, even more. This feature, similar to the Warship Projection of the projection components, also allowed temporarily summoning other warships for assistance, but there was a key difference. The projection component was limited by the projection distance, whereas the Cross-Star Conversion feature was not. Considering the vast expanse of the Starry Sea, even the 5000 light-year projection distance of the Chapter of Shadow Descension on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, or the newly acquired and enhanced to lv70 Void Seal component of the family with a maximum projection distance of only one million light-years, paled in comparison to the vast Starry Sea. Chapter 905: 473: "Stove Stone Return Device" and "Warship Swapping Device"_2 Chapter 905: Chapter 473: Stove Stone Return Device and Warship Swapping Device_2 Compared to others, the Cross-star conversion feature is far more powerful. It allows for instantaneous transfer across the Starry Sea regardless of the distance, and even if the bound warship encounters life-and-death crisis in the Alien Star Domain, this feature can be activated. The only downside might be the lengthy cooldown time of 50 years. Even with the aid of Zen Seal: Inner Speed and [Time Chess], the cooldown time still amounts to six and a half years. However, Song Chi felt it was not too bad. He planned to bind this component to the flagships of his father, mother, and Song Ting, eliminating worries about the restrictions of [Chapter of Shadow Descension]. As for Shen Youran, there was no need to worry since she had the Yin Yang Projection feature of [Concentric Medallion] and a [Ruins Market Projection Rank]. After installing the [Warship Swapping Device] on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi immediately enhanced it to lv60. Upon enhancing it to lv60, the Cross-star conversion feature could simultaneously bind to four warships. Besides his parents and Song Ting, he could consider his grandparents for future binding, especially when they went on dangerous missions. ... After dealing with everything, Song Chi let Lv Xuewu go and told him to return to the Lv Family according to the previous plan, while he himself headed back to Dragon Spine City. His interventions had a significant impact. In the following years, the prosperity of the Song Familys Dragon Spine City did not decline in the slightest, but instead, it flourished even more. This prosperity stemmed from the video of Song Chis actions against White Frost Castle spreading far and wide, attracting Torch Ship Captains. Coupled with the cost-effectiveness of the Song Familys shops, they left a good reputation among these captains, which over time boosted the renown of the Dragon Spine Shops. Compared to these individual Torch Ship Captains, the different forces bases in the public areas have been particularly quiet during this time. The devastating attack Heaven Ruins Cang Qiong launched against the projection of the Fearless Ship was not something easily forgotten. ... Time passed, and in a blink of an eye, ten years went by. At Zhu Tian Ruins Market, today marked the beginning of a new trading session. In the free trading area, Song Chi paused and stopped in front of a stall managed by a burly Ice Giant. This Ice Giant emitted a strong Fifth Rank Life aura and stood nearly ten meters tall, his unique stature making him stand out among the numerous alien races within the free trading zone. Moreover, this was after Song Chi had forcibly reduced the sizes of all aliens entering the market. Otherwise, the original size of this Ice Giant would not just be this minorit would be tens of thousands of meters. How much for this? Pointing at a soccer ball-sized Ice Crystal Stone on the stall, Song Chi, disguised as a member of the Blue Blood Clan, looked up and asked. One strand of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin! The Ice Giant replied with a rumbling voice. Song Chi nodded calmly without revealing his inner delight. He quickly pulled out a strand of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin from his Storage Capsule and successfully completed the transaction. As he strolled toward other stalls, he murmured to himself: Now that I have gathered all the special resources that may be needed for the Zhulu Warships promotion to Battleship, and considering that my Guidance Technique has recently broken through to lv49, its time to start the Warship Promotion Task... Indeed, the Ice Crystal Stone he had just purchased was the Millennial Mother of Ice Stone, potentially needed for the promotion to Battleship. With this Millennial Mother of Ice Stone in hand, all preparations for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs upgrade were now in place. Next, he would consult with his family, and if there were no issues, he would be ready to officially begin the promotion of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. At the end of the market transactions, the Fifth Rank Ice Giant had exchanged a Red Oddity for a [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. Song Chi was not surprised by this. Ice Giants as creatures preferred to live in groups. If his guess was correct, this Fifth Rank Ice Giant likely had a large group of Ice Giants behind him. This was clearly another potential major customer for the future. To birth a species like the Ice Giants, the Starry Sea Floating Land where they resided could not possibly be of a low level. ... After tallying the harvest from this Ruins Market trade, Song Chi approached the [Divine Country Mission Platform]. Since ascending to Fifth Rank after the Ruins Market, this gold-quality market setup was promptly enhanced to lv70. Although it cost Song Chi a strand of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin and a portion of Dominant True Spirit, the improvement in attributes was well worth the expense. After the enhancement to Seventh Rank, the number of Divine Country Players on this [Divine Country Mission Platform] skyrocketed to five million, and even after more than twenty years, its quota is still not yet filled. With the help of these millions of Divine Country Alien Race players, Song Chi has reaped considerable benefits in recent years. For instance, the Black Hole Dense Stone, which was previously extremely difficult to procure, was acquired in substantial quantities with the assistance of Alien Race players scattered across tens of thousands of different Star Domains. Even the exceedingly scarce Antimatter Source was purchased in the past twenty plus years, three in totalregrettably too small in volume to enable the [Antimatter Source Evolution Engine] to complete its quality evolution. This time Song Chi came in for another bounty task. [High-price acquisition of Low Level, Intermediate Intelligent Brain...] This was a mission he released as the Lord of Divine Country quite some time ago. Although there were quite a few who took the mission, none seemed to actually present an Intelligent Brain until just now, when the task was completed. As his thoughts willed it, his hand quickly produced several Low Level Intelligent Brains. Controlling the authority of the Lord of Divine Country, the image of that player who handed in the task appeared in Song Chis mind. However, it was different from what he expected; it wasnt one of the few from the Mechanical Race among the millions of Divine Country Players, but rather an ordinary looking dog-headed man. Interesting, a Fourth Rank dog-headed man actually managed to gather so many Low Level Intelligent Brains. I could find an opportunity to ask later, to see if he could procure Intermediate Intelligent Brains. Not staying too long in the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space, Song Chi quickly returned to the Ruins Market. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, in the free booth area. With the silver light flickering several times, the [Dome Sky Brain System], which had been stalled at lv50 for a long time, was finally enhanced to lv60. Looking at its attributes, as expected, to enhance further would require the use of Intermediate Intelligent Brain. But compared to that, Song Chi was very satisfied with the attributes of the [Dome Sky Brain System] after being enhanced to Sixth Rank. Putting aside anything else, just the feature Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism alone, meant that the number of sub-brains that it could differentiate increased from 1000 to 3000. Not a qualitative change, but equipping three thousand Hellfire Mechas and envisioning the scene of a full-spectrum fire attack from three thousand Fourth Rank Unitsthe deterrent power is undeniable. If even more formidable Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech were equipped, the destructive power would be unimaginable. Thinking up to this point, Song Chi rubbed his forehead and sighed. Lets not mention the difficulty of mass-producing Fifth Order Moruo Escape Sky Mechas; even if the family research department managed to create a mass production line in the future, buying 3000 of the Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mech was an enormous challenge. Even with Song Chis current fortune, a one-off purchase of three thousand Fifth Rank Moruo Space-Escape Mechas would likely leave him bankrupt. Shaking his head, Song Chi stopped dwelling on it any further and exited the Ruins Market, hurriedly trying to get in touch with the family. All the preparation for the warship promotion had been made, and naturally, Song Chi wished to expedite the promotion of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With the luxurious setup on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, once promoted to Battleship, many components on the warship could be enhanced to Seventh Rank. By then, Song Chi was confident he could face a Fearless Ship. However, the idea was good, but the cost of resources was going to be a bottomless pit. Fortunately, the previous pioneer wars yielded plenty, added to the proceeds from the Ruins Market trades and the [Divine Country Mission Platform], it should be enough to afford the massive enhancement spree following the upcoming promotion. PS: The second chapter will still be late. Chapter 906: 474: The Final Essence of the Dinghai Song Family - [Dragon Whale Hall] Chapter 906: Chapter 474: The Final Essence of the Dinghai Song Family C [Dragon Whale Hall] Little Pool, are you sure you are ready? Promotion of a battleship is not just a matter of talk; a slight negligence can burn all your previous efforts to ashes! Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi proactively contacted Song Shiyuan, who was guarding the Robber Star Floating Land, using the [Long-range Communication Plate] and shared his intention to attempt the Warship Promotion Task. Hearing this, Song Shiyuan neither agreed nor opposed but made Song Chi think it over himself. Song Chi, having already made up his mind, didnt hesitate and nodded again: Prime Ancestor, I have made up my mind! Receiving his firm response, Song Shiyuan only said one word. Good! The two then discussed for a while, and the final decision was for Song Chi to stay a few more months in the Robber Star Floating Land, waiting for the arrival of the new family member dispatched by the clan, and then directly return to Dragon Spine Continent. ... Half a year later, the family member responsible for replacing Song Chi arrived at Dragon Spine City. However, seeing the person, Song Chi was a bit surprised. Family Head, why are you the one replacing me! The person was none other than Song Xuancang, who during the previous expansion wars was on the verge of breaking through to the Fifth Rank of Guidance Technique and couldnt participate personally. Now, it was clear from the aura emitted by him that he had successfully reached the Fifth Rank of Guidance Technique. Congratulations, Family Head, on officially breaking through to the Fifth Rank of Guidance Technique. Song Xuancangs face bore a warm smile, obviously, he had heard all the detailed reports of this expansion war. Feeling joyful about the familys gains, he was even more genuinely happy for the radiant performance of Song Chi. Ten years ago, your actions were well-known to the family, well done; this way we have enough time to assimilate the gains from this war... Alright, lets go back, I heard you lad wish to start the Warship Promotion Task, two of the old ancestors from the family are waiting for you; they will personally accompany you to Alien Star Domain to hunt High Rank Aliens next year. Listening to Song Xuancang, Song Chi felt a flicker of confusion. Two old ancestors? Wasnt the Prime Ancestor in Robbing Wind Floating Land? With his current status as a Battleship Captain, who else could he refer to as old ancestor? However, Song Xuancang clearly had no intention of explaining and waved his hand signaling him to hurry back to Dragon Spine Continent. Before leaving, Song Chi gave one more instruction. By the way, Family Head, at the Dragon Spine Mountain Palace, weve planted quite a lot of Heavenly Star Grass, but if we are looking to cultivate them into Superb Heavenly Star Grass of three thousand years in a short time, it requires continuous watering with Life Crystals, I have left quite an amount of Spiritual Spring Water in the Secret Vault, it helps a lot when combined with Life Crystals for watering, please dont forget. Having said that, he headed towards the Warship Summoning Room, and soon after using the Ruins Market Secret Realm as a transfer point, he quickly returned to Dragon Spine Continent. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Clan Ancestral Hall. Upon entering the Ancestral Hall, Song Chi quickly saw two figures already waiting there. Prime Ancestor... Looking at the second person, Song Chis eyes brightened. Ru Zu, have you succeeded in becoming a Fearless Captain? On the gold chair above the Ancestral Hall, sitting together with Song Wujiang, was Song Xingru. During the initial expansion wars, Song Xingrus flagship had already accumulated ample foundation, and Song Chi had heard sporadic news about her wanting to attempt promotion; now it seemed, Song Xingru had indeed succeeded. Seeing the genuine smile on Song Chis face, Song Xingrus lips also curved up, but she finally shook her head. Though [Purple Moon Chant] has successfully been promoted to a Fearless Ship, my Guidance Technique still falls short. But your warship promotion is crucial, my delay for a year is not a big deal! Song Chi realized. Indeed, she was right; it normally takes a century or more just to consider advancing from a Fifth Rank Guidance Technique to a Sixth Rank, and its only been about merely over a decade since the expansion wars ended, so a breakthrough so soon is highly unlikely. The Prime Ancestor had used one high-grade Body Tempering Spirit Fruit kept by the family and still took nearly fifty years to break through; Song Xingru, without other high-grade Spiritual Objects aid, Song Chi estimated would need at least another century. Little Pool, since you have decided to start the Warship Promotion Task, the family naturally fully supports it. However, before officially starting the promotion, theres another matter that needs to be settled first. After Song Xingru finished speaking, Song Wujiang, who had been wearing a gentle smile, suddenly spoke. And with this statement, Song Chi distinctly saw Song Xingrus expression drastically change, all traces of her previous smile replaced by seriousness. Seeing this, Song Chi instinctively tensed up; he could feel that what Song Wujiang was about to say was extremely crucial. However, he did not immediately hear Song Wujiang speak; instead, he saw a grey fog beginning to fill the entire Ancestral Hall. Song Chi knew what this was C he had seen it several times before, it was a special grey fog produced by the Clan Ancestral Hall, able to effectively shield against external probing and surveillance. As the grey fog filled the hall, only then did Song Wujiangs words follow. Little Pool, do not resist! Hearing this, before he could think further, a mighty power acted upon Song Chi causing his mind to suddenly sink, feeling as if unknown, eerie energy was crazily infiltrating his mind. Deep within his forehead, whether it be the Silver Torch or the ethereal Soul Subduing Stele and Demon Puppet floating above the Torch, all were in violent tremors at the moment, fiercely resisting and repelling the intrusion of foreign energy. This wasnt an action initiated by Song Chi, but rather the self-protective instincts of the three elements. Chapter 907: 474: The Ultimate Foundation of Dinghai Song Family - 【Dragon Whale Hall】_2 Chapter 907: Chapter 474: The Ultimate Foundation of Dinghai Song Family C Dragon Whale Hall_2 This is when Song Chi thought of the ancestors words, Do not resist, and knew Song Wujiang would not harm him. His mind shifted, and he began to actively soothe the Seed of Torch, Soul Subduing Stele, and Spirit Guarding Demon Puppet. Under his soothing, the three finally stopped resisting and rejecting, allowing that unknown energy to surge into the Ancestral Torch. While soothing, Song Chis spiritual mind also observed the special energy entering the Ancestral Torch. Over time, this special energy converged around the Seed of Torch at the center of the Ancestral Aperture. Eventually, it even circled the Silver Torch Seed, condensing into a somewhat familiar illusionary shadow. Columns, seats, is this the illusion of the Clan Ancestral Hall? Muttering to himself, this illusionary shadow that resembled the Clan Ancestral Hall fully solidified. Although it, like the Soul Subduing Stele and the Spirit Guarding Demon Puppet, was in an illusory form, its protection for the Seed of Torch was much stronger. If the Soul Subduing Stele and Spirit Guarding Demon Puppet illusions were just floating above the Seed of Torch, this ancestral hall illusion enveloped the Seed of Torch entirely, the entire hall like a closed, fortified castle, completely sheltering the Seed of Torch within. Before his spiritual mind could continue wandering over this illusory hall, a gleam that only he could see suddenly flashed across the depths of Song Chis eyes. Quickly, an attribute panel appeared before him! [Strange Object: Dragon Whale Hall] [Quality: Black/Incomplete] [Effect: {Mind Hall}{Starry Sky Projection}{Comprehension Enhancement}{Chaos Mist}{Starry Sky Throne}{Ancient Whale Fall}...] [Repair (three times): 0/100 (Chaos Qi)] [Note: An Eighth-Order Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale once nurtured for a million years and later bathed in Eighth-Order Dragon Spine Dominator Whale Source Blood, transforming into an unimaginable mythical artifact, although it is currently incomplete.] Song Chis eyes widened in realization. But at this moment, Song Wujiangs voice echoed again. Werent you always puzzled by those two strands of Chaos Qi? Well... they were used on this [Dragon Whale Hall] in our family. Song Chi looked up, intending to ask more. But the voice that rang out this time wasnt Song Wujiangs, but Song Xingrus. [Dragon Whale Hall] was acquired by our great ancestor over three thousand years ago during an exploration in the Alien Star Domain. At that time, the great ancestor was still a Third Order Cruiser Captain, and it was this encounter that led to [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and the subsequent rise of our Song family. Song Chis eyes darted around. Great ancestor, are the Dragon Spine Secret Technique Heritage Stele and Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale Mech Conceptualization Chart also from this source? Of course! Receiving a firm reply, Song Chi was astonished. Regarding the concept of luck, he had always been quite proud of himself, not to mention the significantly elevated Secret Realm like Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, and the small black hole in the Ming Heaven Star Domainthose two alone would make any Torch Ship Captain envious. But compared to his great ancestor Song Wujiang, he seemed entirely inconsequential. From the introduction of [Dragon Whale Hall], it was not difficult to deduce that the Alien Star Domain where the original Dragon Whale Hall was encountered was the place where the Eighth Rank Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale that nurtured it met its demisea Starry Sky Behemoth of Eighth Rank Level. Moreover, [Dragon Whale Hall] was clearly extraordinary, being a black Supreme Quality Oddity even in its incomplete state, which made Song Chi think of the words [Colorful Myth]. If [Dragon Whale Hall] were truly a Colorful Mythical Oddity, its value would be beyond Song Chis imagination. Seeing his astonished expression, Song Wujiang smiled and then said softly: Alright, stop being stunned. Come up and try this Starry Sky Throne! Song Chi nodded, and then his body surged with Spectral Energy, lifting him into the air. Soon, he successfully sat on one of the bronze seats. The moment he sat down, a rapid flash of insight flickered in his eyes. This is... Comprehension Enhancement? Song Chi could feel his mind extraordinarily clear at this moment, his Spiritual Force also much more active than before, and even his affinity with the laws of space and light around the Ancestral Hall had significantly improved. Of course, this enhancement was indeed not small, but compared to Double Pupils, High-Level Primordial Secret Realm, etc., it was still somewhat lacking. Previously, when repairing once, there were only thirty thrones in [Dragon Whale Hall], and it was already fully occupied, making it difficult to revoke anyones qualification. Not long ago, with the help of two strands of Chaos Qi acquired from the Robber Star Civilization, the conditions for a second repair were met, increasing the number of thrones to one hundred. Little Chi, dont get any wrong ideas. The Starry Sky Throne helps to enhance the comprehension of Origin Laws to a certain extent. If it could be used at the Third Rank, the effect would obviously be better. Song Xingru explained proactively, fearing that Song Chi would overthink. Song Chi shook his head, not concerned about this. Instead, he was curious whether this [Starry Sky Throne] could be summoned in the outside world. If it could be summoned within the Ruins Market, coupled with Double Pupils, the enhancement from the Ruins Market itself, and the [Enlightenment Meditation Mat], the speed of comprehending laws could be further enhanced. Besides, he was curious about what exactly the [Ancient Whale Fall] effect was. He already had a basic understanding of the other five effects. {Comprehension Enhancement}{Starry Sky Throne}{Mind Hall}{Chaos Mist}, these dont need much explanation, they have more or less manifested already. As for the {Starry Sky Projection}, Song Chi guessed it was the method by which many clan elders of the family, clearly being in the Alien Star Domain, come to participate in the family meetings by projecting themselves in the Ancestral Hall. Ancestor, what exactly is this Ancient Whale Fall? Not hiding his curiosity, Song Chi simply asked. Ahead on the golden throne, Song Wujiang replied softly: You can consider it as the final strike of an ancient Dragon Whales True Spirit Illusion. Once activated, it can launch an extremely powerful strike. However, this effect can only be triggered on the Dragon Spine Continent, serving as the familys last line of defense. Having clarified everything, Song Chis eyes brightened. Regardless of what Quality the [Dragon Whale Hall], a Starry Sea Oddity, actually was, at least now his shortcomings in the aspect of his Spiritual Force had been fully compensated. With the all-encompassing defense of the Black Ultimate Quality [Dragon Whale Hall], his Spiritual Force would hardly be threatened by external forces again. ... In the sky of Dragon Spine Continent, flanked by two Fearless Ships, Song Chi initiated the Warship Promotion Task for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Starting from the initial 0.01%, Song Chi gradually invested various resources, Millennium Ice Mother Stone, Sixth Rank Robber Star Race Source Blood, Sixth Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God, ordinary Dominator Blood... Soon, the success rate on the promotion task panel had risen to an exceptionally considerable figure. [Warship Promotion Task (Cang Qiong)] [Current Promotion Success Rate: 37.01%] [Promotion Special Resource Recipe (2/2): Millennium Ice Mother Stone*1, Intermediate Space Attribute Law Crystal*1] [Additional Promotion Resources: Sixth Rank Robber Star Source Blood (14%), Sixth Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God (12%), Ordinary Dominator Blood (1%)] [Bathing in Alien Blood: None] Not having bathed in any Alien Blood yet, but having a promotion success rate already reaching 37%, placed on an ordinary Torch Ship Captain, achieving this success rate for a Battleship promotion would be beyond their wildest dreams. However, for Song Chi, this was still far from sufficient, as warship promotions do not have a second chance; once the promotion fails, everything must start from zero. As for the special component mentioned by Corpse Dog that could allow the warship to survive a promotion failure, Song Chi did not inquire about it. It wasnt because he was too shy to ask; it was because members had already inquired before, but that special component was not owned by Corpse Dog; it was borrowed from a friend and had already been returned. Seeing this reply, members of the Star Tower also understood that although Corpse Dog could borrow it again, it ultimately was not his own component, and it wasnt right to borrow a friends item to lend out. With Corpse Dogs personality, if the part was his own, he probably would have already lent it to many members of the Star Tower. Chapter 908: 475: Hearing of the Black Devourer King Beast Again Chapter 908: Chapter 475: Hearing of the Black Devourer King Beast Again As the promotion mission of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong commenced, two red fusion light bands timely shot out from the hull of the Dinghai Dragon Steed Fearless Ship, quickly entwining the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Purple Moon Chant closely together. Subsequently, the three warships initiated the deployment to the Alien Star Domain one after another. After violent spatial fluctuations, the three warships disappeared from the sky of Dragon Spine Continent in unison. ... In the Alien Territories of the Starry Sea, within the Illusion Spirit Star Domain. Looking at the Starry Sea Floating Land below, which has a diameter close to ten light-years, Song Chi in the battleships main control room had a flicker of doubt in his eyes. Through the extreme Pupil Power bestowed by his Double Pupils, he could penetrate the clouds beneath the Floating Land Shield and clearly see the conditions on the surface of the Floating Land. On the surface of the Fifth Level life-bearing Floating Land below, there were quite a few remnants of human civilization buildings left. Although many places seemed to be deserted, one could still see the not so numerous Song familys small to medium sized settlements. Clearly, this was a Fifth Level Floating Land that had fallen into a family colony. As for the large number of deserted settlements on the Floating Land, Song Chi could roughly guess some of the reasonsthey were probably transferred away by the clans Transfer Battleships in the last few decades. The family has recently occupied an 80,000 light-year Star Domain in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, and the immigration action is in full swing. To address the issue of insufficient population, colonies under various branches of the clan are massively transporting family members. Song Chis doubt was that since it was already an established immigrant settlement, the High Rank Aliens of this Star Domain should have already been completely cleared out. So, what was the old ancestor aiming to do by bringing Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong here? Spotting the puzzlement in Song Chis heart through the battleships magnetic wave group chat, Song Wujiang explained: Although the Illusion Spirit Star Domain has already been cleaned up, its northern portion is still adjacent to an Intermediate Civilization that has just entered Sixth Level. Upon hearing this, Song Chi suddenly realized that an Intermediate Civilization just entering Sixth Level signifies that Sixth Rank Units are limitedboth the Dinghai Dragon Steed and Purple Moon Chant are fully capable of handling it. The three warships did not delay and initiated their Spatial Jumps one after another. Upon arriving at the northernmost end of the Illusion Spirit Star Domain, the first thing Song Chi saw were two giant steel War Stars wrapped in pitch-black armor. Compared to the two Primary Mobile Warstars outside the Holy Dragon Continent, these War Stars not only had a larger volume but appeared even more ferocious with the backdrop of densely packed cannons. However, compared to the High Level Mobile Warstar that the Eagle Family brought out during the previous pioneering war, which could match a Sixth Rank Unit, it was far inferior. These are two Intermediate Mobile Warstars sent over through Spatial Wormholes by the family. The old ancestor previously led the team in the pioneering war, so only two Intermediate Mobile Warstars could be called upon to deter that Blood Bat Civilization.'' Listening to Ru Zus explanation in his ear, Song Chi once again recalled the information of the Blood Bat Civilization he had just seen. This Blood Bat Civilization was the Intermediate Civilization that bordered the northern part of the Phantom Spirit Civilization, with nearly the same cultural heritage duration as the Phantom Spirit Civilization, both close to fifty thousand years, yet its domain spanned nearly 40,000 light-years, even more extensive than the Illusion Spirit Star Domain. According to the information currently collected by the family, the Blood Bat Civilization currently had a freshly advanced Sixth Level Starry Sky Blood Bat, over twenty Fifth Level Blood Bats, and more than a thousand Fourth Level Blood Bats. If all were eliminated, the promotion success rate of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong should certainly be significantly increased. Under the lead of the two Fearless Ships, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong charged into the territory of the Blood Bat Civilization. Confronting the two Fifth Level Mobile Warstars was a defensive Star Region of the Blood Bat Civilization. This Star Region, with a mere diameter of tens of light-years, was garrisoned with six Fifth Level Blood Bats and dozens of Fourth Level Blood Bats from the Blood Bat Civilization. Therefore, the Dinghai Dragon Steed immediately activated a Spatial Blockade Component on the flagship to prevent those High Rank Blood Bats from escaping. Although the Starry Sky Blood Bats follow the path of the Blood Law and have no association with Space Law, they are ultimately starry space creatures. Their bat wings are especially uniqueflapping at a high frequency is sufficient to enter the dark space, achieving the effect of extremely long-distance travel. Without sealing off the space in advance, it is not easy to exterminate such creatures. And with the space preemptively sealed, everything that followed became extremely simple. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong only needed to deal with those Fourth Rank Starry Sky Blood Bats, while the Fifth Level Blood Bats would be handled by the Dinghai Dragon Steed and the Purple Moon Chant. In just a few hours, six Fifth Level Blood Bats and over fifty Fourth Level Blood Bats had successively fallen to the gunfire of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. After clearing this outpost Star Region, the three warships promptly headed to the heart of the Blood Bat Star Domain, where the Fifth Level Blood Bat Continent is located. The mission of the Zhulu Warships promotion to Battleship likewise only had a duration of one year. Only when promoting from Battleship to Fearless Ship does the time increase to two years. Time is precious and there is no room for delay. Song Chi also saw a piece of information in the family recordswhen a Fearless Ship initiates the promotion task to a Star-Annihilating Starship, the task duration will skyrocket to ten years. From this small glimpse, one can see just how enormous the difficulty is for a Fearless Ship to promote to a Star-Annihilating Starship. ... Blood Bat Star Domain, Blood Bat Continent. Starry Sky Blood Bats belong to space creatures capable of growing freely in the Starry Sea, but this does not mean they will not occupy High Level Floating Lands. The simplest point is that High Level Floating Lands can stably produce High Level Floating Land Origin, which can accelerate the growth and evolution of flesh-and-blood beings, which is something most environments in the Starry Sea cannot match. Chapter 909: 475: Hearing of the Black Devourer King Beast Again_2 Chapter 909: Chapter 475: Hearing of the Black Devourer King Beast Again_2 However, although the Blood Bat Civilization has advanced to a Sixth Rank civilization, its promotion has not been long, and the diameter of the Blood Bat Continent has indeed exceeded twenty light-years, it is still unable to escape the fact that it remains at the peak of the Fifth Rank. This is also the reason why Song Wujiang and Song Xingru brought Song Chi to the Blood Bat Star Domain. If it were a Sixth Rank Floating Land, although it could nurture more High Rank living beings, the Floating Land Shield would not be something the Song Family could easily break through right now. By contrast, the Shield of a Fifth Rank Floating Land is much easier to deal with. Both the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] warships simultaneously emitted beams of light, not the kind of attacking beams with terrifying might, but special Shield Breaker lights. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong unleashed a Sky-breaking Spike that had evolved into Red Quality, and Song Wujiang used a Red Shield Breaker Component as well. As the two Shield Breaker glows landed on the Floating Land Shield of the Blood Bat Continent below, the Light Shield that enveloped the entire Floating Land began to show intense ripples, and its radiance was dimming at a visible rate. However, it was indeed a Floating Land Shield formed on the basis of an entire Fifth Rank Peak Floating Land. Even though both special Shield Breaker Components were enhanced to the Sixth Rank, Red in color, it would not be possible to easily break through its defense. In the end, only a giant cobweb-like crack was left on the Floating Land Shield of the Blood Bat Continent, and the Shield was not directly broken. However, the three Song individuals had never placed all their hopes on the two Shield Breaker components; they only wanted to weaken the might of the Floating Land Shield below. Their real means had been the countless ship cannons that had started charging the moment the Shield Breaker light was activated. Inside the Floating Land Shield, the Sixth Rank Blood Bat oozed a large amount of dark red blood, carrying the Major Achievement Blood Law, and this dark red blood quickly condensed into a Blood Bat phantom with a wingspan exceeding one hundred thousand meters. It soared past the Floating Land Shield and charged directly at the three Torch Warships that were charging their ship cannons. Clearly, this Sixth Rank space-dwelling Blood Bat felt the strong threat emanating from the three warships and wanted to make the first move to interrupt the warships charging. However, the three well-prepared warships remained unmoved, and the central Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong radiated a circle of golden luminescence. The next second, the flying speed of the giant Blood Bat phantom with a wingspan exceeding one hundred thousand meters significantly decreased, and by the time it approached the three warships, all the ship cannons had completed their charging. Seeing this, words of admiration from Song Wujiang came through the warships magnetic wave group chat. Little Pool, this time Domain-related component on your flagship is indeed excellent. After the upgrade to a Battleship, if this component is enhanced to the Seventh Rank, it may play a certain auxiliary effect against that Black Devourer King Beast. Hearing the words Black Devourer King Beast, Song Chis eyes sparkled. He had never forgotten about that Dominator Creature slumbering within the black hole of the Mixed Sky Star Domain. Yet, after reporting to the familys ancestor, he had not received any follow-up information. Now, this was the first time he heard about the familys plans for this Dominator Creature. Though curious about the familys specific arrangements for the future, now was clearly not the time to be distracted. Swish, swish, swish! Numerous beams of light were fired, all targeting the giant cobweb crack on the Floating Land Shield below. Crack! A faint cracking sound emerged, and looking down, there appeared a sizable crack in the Floating Land Shield of the Blood Bat Continent. Hiss, hiss, hiss! From within the Floating Land, the Sixth Rank Blood Bat emitted sharp ultrasonic sound waves. It was just about to mobilize the numerous Fifth and Fourth Rank Blood Bats around it to defend the crack, but it was already too late. The Sixth Rank Abyss Demon, which had already received orders from Song Chi, took the lead in issuing commands, and hundreds of Robber Star Race members of the Fourth Rank and above swarmed into the shield crack below, engaging in a melee with those Blood Bats. As for the only Sixth Rank Robber Star Race member, under the remote command of the Abyss Demon, it withstood the relentless blood attacks, pressing its palms firmly against the gap in the Floating Land Shield, blocking its self-repair. Only after this did the Song Familys three warships enter the interior of the Floating Land, along with the Flame Giant, Fire Dragon Lizard, Dragon Demon, and other Sixth Rank Enslaved Species. From the moment they successfully entered the interior of the Blood Bat Continent, the outcome had actually been determined. A month and a half later, practically all the Fourth Level and above blood bats in the Blood Bat Continent had been killed by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, with a few that slipped through the net, but their impact was negligible. Leaving a Fire-breathing Flame Dragon to guard the Blood Bat Continent and await the arrival of the subsequent familys development fleet, this Fifth Rank Peak Floating Land is planned by Song Wujiang to be queued after the Robber Wind and Robber Moon and other Sixth Level Floating Lands, to become the next target for the [Original Core Stealer]. Although the Dragon Spine Floating Land had a diameter of just over fifty light-years when it first promoted to Sixth Level, through continuous investment of the Floating Land Origin Cores during the expansion war period, it has now nearly reached a hundred light-years. With the subsequent investment of sixty percent of the Origin Cores from Robber Wind, Robber Moon, Dragon Spine 001, Dragon Spine 002, and other Sixth Rank Floating Lands, it will inevitably reach two hundred or even three hundred light-years at an extremely fast rate. In other words, as long as the Song Family persists and is willing to invest manpower and resources, it is believed that it wont be long before the Dragon Spine Continent reaches the peak of the Sixth Level Floating Lands. At that time, the family can attempt to push it to challenge the Seventh-Order Floating Land. After arranging subsequent work, Song Chi and the other two did not stay for long and chose to return to the Dragon Spine Continent immediately. During the following few months, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and [Purple Moon Chant] took Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to visit many Alien Star Domains, including colonial points developed by the family and Intermediate Alien Civilization Star Domains recently reported by the subordinates. Seven months later, on the ninth month since the initiation of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs Warship Promotion Task, this sort of action came to a stop. It wasnt Song Wujiang or Song Xingru who halted it, but rather Song Chi who took the initiative to call a halt. Ancestor, Ru Zu, its about time to stop. I know of a Primordial Secret Realm. However, due to the confidentiality agreement, I cant disclose any information about it... If possible, Id like to borrow the Sixth Rank Dragon Demon and Fire Dragon Lizard from your flagship, said Song Chi. The high echelons of the Song Family were more or less aware that Song Chi could visit a special Beast Clan Secret Realm, so when they heard Song Chi proactively speak up, Song Wujiang and the other were not opposed. After successfully receiving the enslavement rights for the Dragon Demon and Fire Dragon Lizard, Song Chi used the Ruins Market as a transfer point to quickly enter the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm]. Having summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi did not rush to act but carefully approached the weak node connecting the Secret Realm with the outside piece of the continent. After confirming there were no other abnormalities, he began the subsequent plan. Three years ago, Rosetta Chenxing, after handling all matters of the Chenxing Kingdom, indeed chose to return to the Dusk Star Domain as her first action. With the mighty power of the Star-Annihilating Starship, she forcibly tore apart the shield outside of the Immortal Realm Continent Fragment and began the comprehensive plundering of this Immortal Realm Continent Fragment. However, up to now, she has not discovered the existence of the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm]. Its still too risky. After this final clean-up of the Secret Realm, its value will be almost depleted. We really cant come here anymore. Otherwise, theres no telling when we might be discovered by the Chenxing Clan! Song Chi mused while turning the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, heading towards the mountain range where the nest of the Zhuque Divine Bird had been initially. In Song Chis opinion, the most valuable things in this [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] were the Zhuque Divine Bird and that Heavenly Demon Phoenix. If possible, he would still want to take those two Zhuque Divine Birds with him. Compared to this, the Dragon Spine Secret Realm owned by the family was a cut above the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm], fully capable of relocating them to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Before long, Song Chi successfully located the Fifth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird, which was still accompanied by that young bird, which had also promoted to the Fourth Level. Initially, Song Chi thought he might have to spend quite some effort persuading them, but as soon as he voluntarily released Zhong Yu, the mother and child were reunited, and the Fifth Rank Peak Zhuque Divine Bird soon agreed, taking the other young bird with it. It allowed Song Chi to enslave them and then incorporated them into the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Chapter 910: 476: Promotion to Battleship Chapter 910: Chapter 476: Promotion to Battleship Having successfully secured two Zhuque Divine Birds on the battleship, Song Chi had no further concerns. With a temporarily borrowed red seal component as the core, in combination with the Flame Giant, One-Eyed Giant Fiend, Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, Fire Dragon Lizard, Dragon Demon, and five other Sixth Rank Species, he began to systematically eliminate the Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts in the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] one by one. ... In the northern part of the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, the Extreme North Wilderness. Howl! Amidst a series of miserable howls, a Sixth Rank Level wilderness demon wolf was beaten half to death by several Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, and finally, under a True Immortal Quantum Sword Light from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong levitating in the sky, it died thoroughly. At the same time, a smile appeared in Song Chis eyes in the Battleship Main Control Room. This Sixth Rank Level wilderness demon wolf provided a full 5% promotion success rate for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. [Warship Promotion Task (Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong)] [Current promotion success rate: 78.51%] [Promotion Special Resource Recipe (2/2): Millennium Ice Mother Stone*1, Intermediate Level Space Attribute Law Crystal*1] [Additional promotion resources: Sixth Rank Robber Star Race Primordial Blood (14%), Sixth Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God (12%), Ordinary Dominator Blood (1%)] [Bathing in Alien Blood: Sixth Rank Wilderness Demon Wolf (5%), Sixth Rank Starry Sky Blood Bat (5%)...] With this wilderness demon wolf included, the promotion success rate of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had nearly reached 80%, but as it approached 80%, Song Chis smile quickly faded. Once the breakthrough of 80% is reached, even if he were to kill more Sixth Rank creatures, the provided success rate would be further reduced. However, this did not stop Song Chi. In the following two-plus months, he killed multiple Sixth Rank Exotic Beasts and dozens of Fifth Rank Exotic Beasts. ... On this day, inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, quietly suspended high in the skies of the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, Song Chi shook his head slightly. With only a little over twenty days left, all high-rank creatures within the Spirit Beast Secret Realm had been cleared, and although the promotion success rate of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had broken through 90%, it was only just barely. [Current promotion success rate: 92.81%] A success rate of less than 93% still wasnt quite enough in his eyes. No, its not very secure; not to mention 98% or 99%, but 95% is a must! Muttering to himself, Song Chis gaze inadvertently shifted towards the rear compartment. More precisely, he was focused on the Sixth Rank Robber Star under the command of the Abyss Demon. But in the end, he shook his head again, took another look around the entire [Spirit Beast Secret Realm] below, and then recalled the battleship back to the Ruins Market. ... [Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space], at the central mission acquisition platform, the most conspicuous task listed on the task light screen was a large-scale purchase of Fifth Rank enslaved creatures of various races recently released by [The Lord of the Divine Country]. [The Lord of the Divine Country: High-priced purchase of Fifth Rank Level enslaved creatures of various races] {Task Reward: For each Fifth Rank enslaved creature, exchange for the following items as desired. 20 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin/Three Orange Oddities/{Player Team Upgrade Scroll*1}/Divine Kingdom Points 400} If three enslaved creatures are handed over at one time, one may choose a Red Oddity from the Oddity Exchange Shop} Below this task, it was possible to see records of many players already having completed the handover sporadically. Levan from an Overlord Level Civilization, naturally, handed over the most, contributing thirty Fifth Rank enslaved creatures of various kinds. Coming in second place, to Song Chis surprise, was not the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elves of the New Moon Tribe, with the Domination Level Elf Main Mother settled within, nor the recently emerged Fifth Rank Ice Giant, nor Deguen backed by the North Sea Royal Court, but that Fourth Rank Half-Rodent Person who only liked to trade Origin Stones. Eighteen Fifth Rank enslaved creatures... I really underestimated this one before! After muttering to himself, Song Chi did not linger on this issue, but used his authority as The Lord of the Divine Country to transfer all the Fifth Rank enslaved creatures handed over by the players, who were all confined in a corner of the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space, into the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. At the same time, he also canceled this high-price purchase task. A hundred or more Fifth Rank lives would be enough to push the promotion success rate past 95%. While he had some assets in hand, he couldnt just squander money. In order to purchase these hundred-plus Fifth Rank enslaved creatures, he had spent nearly thirty Red Oddities and hundreds of strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. The Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin wasnt too much of an issue; with the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform] enhanced to Fifth Rank, it could synthesize 100 strands each month. However, the Red Oddities were different; these were amassed by him step by step over a hundred years. If too many were thrown out at once, who knows how long it would take to replenish them. ... In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong suspended above the market, slowly cleared those hundreds of Fifth Rank enslaved creatures one by one. Song Chi dared not use too powerful attacks, fearing it would affect the market. The next day, after clearing all the enslaved creatures, the promotion success rate of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had indeed broken through 95%, reaching 95.65%. ... Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Heritage Warship Room No. 1. As the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong arrived, twelve beams of light swiftly shot out from within Heritage Warship No. 1, which had been notified in advance. Seeing this, Song Chi removed all the precious gold and silver components from the battleship, except the [Black Hole Evolution Layer], without any damage. After ten days, when the second wave of Soul Solidifying Light emerged, all gold and silver components of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, including the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], had been fully disassembled. However, before the disassembly, Song Chi had already activated the CompassOrigin feature of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component, breaking down the lv60 [Black Hole Evolution Layer] into its initial lv0 state, as well as all the resources spent on its previous enhancements. Chapter 911: 476: Promotion to Battleship_2 Chapter 911: Chapter 476: Promotion to Battleship_2 [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] is limited by its quality, it can only operate on golden components, making it impossible to demount the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] without damage. However, [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] can effectively apply to the [Black Hole Evolution Layer], perfectly solving this issue. Once all core components of the warship were undamaged and removed, Song Chi did not hesitate to initiate the official upgrade of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With a nearly 96% success rate, it has got to be successful! After saying a silent prayer, he clicked to start the upgrade. From the exterior of the Heritage Warship Room, Song Chi watched from a distance as the hull of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was entirely enveloped in radiance, his face betraying no expression. Similarly waiting outside Heritage Warship Room 1 were Song Wujiang and Song Xingru. With Song Chis status having long been elevated to the core circle of the family, the entire family leadership placed great importance on this upgrade of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The upgrade process took several hours, and once the hull of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong began to expand rapidly, a deep smile finally spread across Song Chis face. Outside the Heritage Warship Room, Song Wujiang and Song Xingru also shared in the smile, choosing not to disturb Song Chi and quietly leaving instead. They knew that though the warship was successfully upgraded, there were still many tasks that needed the captains attention; it was better not to interfere. Hiss The warship hatch opened, and Song Chi quickly rushed into the warship. Following the successful upgrade to battleship, the length of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong surged to 14,000 meters, a fair bit longer than a typical battleship. After re-installing all dismantled components and reinforcing the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] to the sixth rank, Song Chi shifted his gaze, eager to open the attribute panel of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. [Name: Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] [Model: Torch C Battle Class Spectral Energy Spaceship] [Level: lv50] [Extra Features: Space Lock, Self-Healing] [Basic Components: Silver Torch Warship Armor lv50, Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits (Silver) lv69, Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon (Gold) lv69, Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform (Silver) lv69, Shadow Demonic Destruction Cannon (Orange) lv50, Red Fire Sky Curtain Cannon (Orange) lv50, Electromagnetic Thunder Light Cannon (Orange) Lv50, Cold Light Sky Frost Cannon (Orange) lv50, Neutron Star Core Armor (Silver) lv69, Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine (Gold) lv60, Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield (Gold) lv69, Peeping Spirit Eyes (Red) lv60, Spectral Cultivation Room lv32 (13/19)] [Additional Components: Black Hole Evolution Layer (Black) lv60 Purusa Zen Seal (Gold) lv60, Angel Sovereign Wings (Gold) lv50, Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk (Gold) lv60 Final Blessing (Silver) lv60, Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon (Silver) lv60, Dome Sky Brain System (Silver) lv50, Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm (Silver) lv60, Yang Concentric Medallion (Silver) lv50, Death Robber Tracking Seal (Silver) lv60, Sand of Time (Silver) lv40 Enslavement Medal (Red) lv60, Black Gold Ram (Red) lv60, Fallen Angel Soldier Tree (Red) lv60, Heart of Behemoth (Red) lv60, Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring (Red) lv60, Super Ability Controller (Red) lv60, Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet (Red) lv60, Oath Pact (Red) lv60, Divine Binding Chains (Red) lv60, Totem Spirit Column (Red) lv60, Long-Range Communicator (Red) lv60, Master-Servant Contract (Red) lv60, Sky-breaking Spike (Red) lv60, Plasma Guardian (Red) lv60, Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele (Red) lv60, Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figure Tree (Red) lv60, Warship Swapping Device (Red) lv60 External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher (Orange) lv59, Brainwave Remote Control System (Orange) lv50, Aurora Transition Device (Orange) lv50, Life System Medical Repair Cabin (Orange) lv50, Chapter of Shadow Descension (Orange) lv50, Roarer Jump Device (Orange) lv50, Void Escape Orb (Orange) lv50, Phantom Thruster (Orange) lv50, Abnormal Status Purifier (Orange) lv50, Virus Spore Rejection Membrane (Orange) lv50, Void Membrane (Orange) lv50, Proportional Scaling Instrument (Orange) lv50, Holy Cross Beacon (Orange) lv50, Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector (Orange) lv50, Spiritual Beam Fusion Device (Orange) lv50, Winged Launch Platform (Orange) lv50, Multi-function Converter (Orange) lv50, Atomic Repair Instrument (Orange) lv50, Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane (Orange) lv50 Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv30, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) lv30, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) lv30, Sonic Silence Field (Blue) lv30, Torch Warship Boarding Certificate (Blue) lv30 (81/142)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 2000000/2000000] [Materials: Omitted...] First, he checked the basic components section, noting that with the upgrade to battleship, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had gained six new slots, two of which were for main cannons and four for secondary cannons. As for the second super main cannon slot, that would require a Fearless Ship to have. Turning to the special components section, as the warships Torch hull was upgraded to lv50, the special component slot number had reached 142. Even with Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs current configuration, only 81 slots were used, leaving 61 slots still free. However, Song Chi was clear on the critical point that many red and silver components occupied only one slot each. If several more components arrived later that required 4 or 5 slots to be installed, these empty slots would likely be filled up quickly. After browsing these details, Song Chis focus began to wander over the various components. With the upgrade to battleship status, the components on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong were now capable of being strengthened to the seventh rank. He had in his possession 7 Dominant True Spirits, a slightly larger number of Seventh Level Floating Land Origins, and enough Titanium Crystals; it was time to consider which seven components to enhance to lv70. Of course, multiple Dominant True Spirits can also be extracted from the memory fragments of the Chasing Fate Immortal, but this requires time. At the moment, the only components Song Chi can enhance are seven. First, he reloaded the [Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon] that had been previously uninstalled and enhanced it back to Lv60, and Song Chi quickly determined the order in which the first four components would be enhanced. As the strongest offensive measures on the warship, capable of temporarily transforming into a Star-Annihilating Cannon, the [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon] naturally was the first on the list for enhancement. Following it were the Super Main Cannon [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits], the Warship Armor [Neutron Star Core Armor], and the Golden Sanctuary Quality [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]. Since these four components had already been enhanced to Lv69 previously, this time, the enhancement only cost Song Chi 4 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin + 4 Dominant True Spirits, in addition to thousands of Titanium Crystals and hundreds of Law Stones from Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. With the enhancement of these four components, the attributes of the warship had undergone a substantial improvement. After all, with the upgrading from a Zhulu Warship to a Battleship, the amplification of the ships basic components had increased from 200% to 300%. Coupled with the original enhancements of several components, this attribute boost was nothing short of terrifying. Not to mention anything else, lets talk about the Super Main Cannon [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits]. Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits Lv70 Quality: Silver Feature: Might increase of 320% Feature 2: Twin Bead Arrow Feature 3: True Armor Piercing Feature 4: Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings Consumption: 60,000 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 120.5 billion ... At the very least, when it was Lv69, its might barely reached tens of billions, but now it has exceeded one hundred billion, with an increase exceeding ten times. Then theres the Golden Sanctuary Energy Shield [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]. Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield Lv70 Quality: Gold Feature: Two Instruments Damage Reduction Feature 2: True Shield Feature 3: Additional 290% increase in Energy Shield Shield Value Feature 4: Additional 290% increase in Shield Protection Value Feature 5: Yin Yang Mutual Birth Consumption: 4000/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 34.8 billion Shield Value: 1.4 trillion/1.4 trillion Charge: 10s; Buffer after overload: 30 minutes ... Its Shield Value has shockingly reached 1.4 trillion, with the increase also exceeding ten times. After enhancing these four components, Song Chis attention turned to the special components section. Soon, his gaze settled again, and he selected the final three components for enhancement. [Black Hole Evolution Layer], [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], and [Final Blessing] were the three chosen. He did consider enhancing the [Purusa Zen Seal] and [Wings of Royal Authority of Angels], but unfortunately, he didnt have enough Sand of Time or High Rank Angel Blood. Chapter 912: 477: [Tianyu Slaying God Cannon] Chapter 912: Chapter 477: [Tianyu Slaying God Cannon] The ability to enhance the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] components is entirely thanks to the Divine Country Players who have provided a substantial amount of Black Hole Dense Stone, yet Sand of Time is an even rarer resource than the Black Hole Dense Stone. As for the Fifth and Sixth Rank Angel Blood, theres no need to worry too much. Song Wujiang has already promised that he will, on behalf of his family, initiate negotiations with the Stark Family. Although there have been some frictions between the two families, they havent reached the point of becoming enemies. Moreover, given the current development momentum of the Song Family, its unlikely that the Stark Family would reject this opportunity to mend their relationship. Especially since, if the rumors are true, the Stark Familys elder ancestor Hardy had reportedly perished last year following a failed attempt to assault a Star-Annihilating Starship, indicating not only the loss of an Ultimate Fearless Captain but also the inheritance of the [White Ghost] had not been passed down, significantly weakening their power. In such circumstances, they would naturally hope to foster a good relationship with the Song Family and would even publicize this negotiation far and wide, hoping to use the newly obtained title of a potential Immortal Clan as a deterrent to those eyeing the Starks assets. Beyond that, Song Chi actually had some considerable hesitations concerning the [Final Blessing] and [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] components, ultimately selecting the [Final Blessing] because it was assisted by the energy supply efficiency boost of the already evolved Orange Quality [Multi-function Converter] component, while the energy supply from the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] is still fairly sufficient. Even so, Song Chi still enhanced the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] component from lv60 to lv69, and once he extracts the new Dominant True Spirit from that Immortal Memory Fragments, he will use it to further enhance the engine component at the first opportunity. A few minutes later, all enhancements were complete. [Black Hole Evolution Layer]lv60lv70 [Heavenly Destiny Compass?Disk]lv60lv70 [Final Blessing]lv60lv70 As for the attribute changes, the Black Hole Armor Layer provided by the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] has increased from the Sixth Rank to the Seventh Rank, now with defensive performance completely identical to that of the [Neutron Star Core Armor], and the capacity of the Black Hole Energy Pool increased from 10000 to 30000, with single-use black hole energy available for collapse effects also rising to 3000 points. [Heavenly Destiny Compass?Disk], well, Song Chi only focuses on one feature, after reaching the Seventh Rank, the tracking radius of the Si Nan?Chasing Origin feature increased from 10 million light-years to 100 million light-years, making it easier to search for the whereabouts of other [Time Chess] in the future. Also, the dot of light outside the radius of the Territory Star Map has become even brighter. With this, Song Chi could almost confirm that this distant dot of light should indeed be another part of the [Heavenly Destiny Compass]. Lastly, regarding the [Final Blessing] warship repair component, after reaching Seventh Rank, its repair effect dramatically rose again. Effect: Upon activation, immediate repair of 84% (42%2) Warship Armor, restoration of 84% (42%2) Energy Shield Shield Value, and repair of 46% (23%2) warship hull. However, after this, it essentially reached its limit, and even if it was further enhanced to lv79, the repair effect would not change anymore; at most, it would slightly reduce the cooldown time of the component. ... After enhancing these components, Song Chi contacted Shen Youran, who, through this pioneer warfare, also elevated the [Seed of Torch] to the red level. The two collaborated and enhanced the [Concentric Medallion] from lv50 to lv60. Although with the current configuration of [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], it hardly needs to borrow various component abilities from the White Snow Qing You, except possibly temporarily borrowing the others attack features when both the main cannon and super main cannons attack features are in cooldown. However, remember, the [Yin Yang Unity Medallions] do not only have the Yin Yang?United Strength feature; once the two Medallions are bound together, they also provide a comprehensive enhancement to the battle capabilities, defense, and speed of each respective warship. The enhancement was only 160% at lv50, but it reached 180% after lv60. Never underestimate these 20%, as for [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] in these three aspects, a 20% increase is a very significant value. Song Chi glanced at his resources, noticing that Titanium Crystals were nearly depleted. After some consideration, he then enhanced the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] from lv60 to lv69, thereby concluding this round of enhancements. Regarding this enhancement session, overall, he was very satisfied; the only component Song Chi slightly regretted not being able to enhance to lv70 is the [Purusa Zen Seal], which is one of the most frequently used components. Due to the limitation of special resources, this made it most distressing. Ah, I hope that the Divine Country Player Trading Space can bring some surprises... Millions of Starry Sea Alien Races spread across hundreds of thousands of different Star Domains still undoubtedly have potential; the only thing needed is perhaps just a bit of luck. Given the vast spread of Divine Country players, he cant believe that the Sand of Time truly doesnt existits more likely that it just hasnt been discovered by the Divine Country players yet. After chatting with Shen Youran once again, Song Chi quickly left the Ruins Market. The White Snow Qing You currently lacks a sufficient foundation and will need to wait some time before it can upgrade to a Battleship. ... Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Clan Ancestral Hall. Even though he had already heard the news of the successful upgrade of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Wujiang was still visibly pleased when Song Chi came forward to report it personally. However, Song Xingru was nowhere to be seen, which Song Chi guessed must be because she was in seclusion practicing in the Purple Moon Chant, aiming to break through to the Sixth Rank Guidance Technique soon. After all, the family is currently short-handed, and an earlier breakthrough would relieve a great deal of pressure on the family. A Fearless Captain alone could free up many hands for the family. Having reported these, Song Chi also transferred the two Zhuque Divine Birds from the Spirit Beast Secret Realm, including three incubated Heavenly Demon Phoenixes, into the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, and informed the elder about their features. Upon hearing that the Zhuque Divine Birds could grant a supernatural talent like Double Pupils, Song Wujiangs eyes shone with immense interest. Although the potential of the two Zhuque Divine Birds was limited to the Sixth Rank due to incomplete Laws they comprehended, they still held notable auxiliary value for him at this stage. At the stage of Major Achievement in Law Comprehension, where comprehending laws further is unimaginably difficult, any method that can enhance comprehension is extremely precious. As for the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Marrow, its still early days; Song Wujiangs plan is to first increase the number of Heavenly Demon Phoenixes, allowing it to become another unique proprietary resource of the family in the future. After giving these instructions, Song Chi had no intentions of lingering. Although the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already advanced, his own Guidance Technique hadnt broken through yet; the immediate priority was to break through to the Fifth Rank Guidance Technique. However, before leaving, Song Wujiang waved his hand and took out a Storage Capsule, giving Song Chi a gleam of joy upon spiritually probing its contents. The items in this Storage Capsule were few, only three, but all were urgently needed by Song Chi. Fifth and Sixth Rank Angel Blood 10 Super-level Body Tempering Potions One Silver Legend Quality Main Cannon After a brief moment of delight, a somewhat embarrassed expression appeared on Song Chis face. Under Song Wujiangs gaze, he then addressed the problem of insufficient Titanium Crystals in his possession. Song Wujiang, without uttering further, waved his hand again and produced five thousand Titanium Crystals. Song Chi felt nothing but gratitude in his heart. The family had recently acquired a new Intermediate Titanium Crystal Vein, lying deep within the Robbing Wind Floating Land and containing an ore vein core, which boosted the yearly obtainable amount of Titanium Crystals from 150,000 to 240,000. However, in recent years, the enhancement of the familys strength has been clearly witnessed. Under the premise of the clan members eager advancement in their flagship, the demand for titanium crystals, as strategic resources, has also been continuously increasing. Therefore, the result is that even though the annual production of titanium crystals by the family has increased significantly, its still somewhat insufficient. In this context, 5000 titanium crystals is obviously not a small number. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, after leaving the Clan Ancestral Hall, Song Chi immediately returned to the market. In the free stall area, he summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and began to continue enhancing the warship. Hmm... The object of enhancement is naturally that silver main cannon provided by the family. Tianyu Slaying God Cannon lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Might increase by 110% Feature 2: Each attack from the main cannon has a 50% chance to trigger a Double Strike Feature 3: Deals double damage to creatures with features like Power of Belief, Divine Power, Divinity, etc. Feature 4: Tianyu Slaying God Consumption: 50/shots (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 193 Charge: 10s; Buffer: 20s Upgrade Requirement: 30 Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 3000 Spectral Energy Points, 30 Sand of Time (Zero Rank) {Tianyu Slaying God: Consumes 50000 Spectral Energy Points, gathers the power of Godslaying, the next shot that hits a target with features such as the Power of Belief, Divine Power, Divinity, Divine Status, will deal 29 times the main cannons might in damage, cooldown time 720 hours.} For this main cannon, if it were in other Torch Ship Captains hands, it might not be easy to enhance, but Song Chi possesses the component, Totem Spirit Column, and is fully equipped with the Power of Belief. Before long, he enhanced this main cannon to lv69, achieving a substantial increase in its might. Regarding the component Wings of Royal Authority, Song Chi enhanced it only to lv69, because to enhance it to lv70, it not only required a Dominant True Spirit but also a drop of Seventh Rank Angel Blood. Dominant True Spirit could potentially be extracted from those memory fragments by Song Chi later on, but Dominator Level Angel Blood was not that simple, and its highly unlikely to exist throughout the Heavenly Disk Galaxy. Song Chi, not quite giving up, informed Shen Youran about this matter, asking her to keep an eye out for him. Meanwhile, he made a trip back to Dragon Spine Continent and also sent out this information in the Shaking Light Star Order Group Chat. Number 32 Waking of Insects: @ everybody, need Seventh Rank Angel Race blood; everyone, please keep an eye out, thanks! Number 26 Mystic Fox: ??? Twelve Wings Blazing Angel Blood? You flatter me too much, boo hoo hoo! Number 32 Waking of Insects: Ordinary blood will do, not Essence Blood or Primordial Blood, but preferably more in quantity, dozens of drops are no big issue. Number 26 Mystic Fox: Thats more reasonable. Ill take care of it. Number 19 Scorching Sun: Received! ... After sorting all this out, Song Chi returned to the market. This time, without any further distractions, he headed straight for the All-Attributes Cultivation Room. But before he could enter the cultivation room, a long cry suddenly came from above. Looking up, it was none other than Zhong Yu, who had also reached the peak of Fourth Rank. The little fellows entire body and feathers shimmered with thick Laws of Light and Space, evidently, both had already entered the Intermediate Achievement stage. Through mind sound transmission, Song Chi understood Zhong Yus intent. Do you want to devour that piece of Robber Star Clan Dominator flesh? Originally, the Poison Flame Black Python had seized a drop of Dominator Blood containing Dominator True Spirit and a piece of several hundred kilograms of flesh for Song Chi using its life. Although Song Chi had already extracted quite some regular Dominator Blood from that piece of flesh, it still contained small amounts of flesh energy. Song Chi thought for a moment, then nodded his head. The Robber Star Race itself is a species that follows the Law of Light, so this Dominator Level flesh indeed had great benefits for Zhong Yu. Considering this, Song Chi handed over the piece of Dominator flesh to Zhong Yu and sent him to the Dragon Spine Floating Land. Now that Zhong Yu had reached the peak of Fourth Rank, devouring this piece of Dominator flesh would greatly increase the chances of advancing to the Fifth Rank, and the Sixth Rank Dragon Spine Continent could slightly improve this chance of successful advancement. ... In the Ruins Markets All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi held a Super-level Body Tempering Potion in his hand, then took out a ping-pong ball-sized clam pearl from his Storage Capsule. This was the highest-year Deep Water Clam Pearl nurtured by the Green Water Spiritual Spring during this period, aged up to 9000 years. Carefully grinding it into powder with Spectral Energy, he then neutralized it with the superlative body tempering potion. Afterward, Song Chi took a deep breath and swallowed the superlative body tempering potion entirely. As a massive rush of heat soared in his belly, he quickly set up the Guidance Technique cultivation posture and started this closed-door cultivation session. Chapter 913: 478: 10 Years and a Surprise Chapter 913: Chapter 478: 10 Years and a Surprise Old Hong, after this delivery, you should have enough to exchange for a few blue components for your kid, right? Almost, but blue components are still a bit unsatisfactory. I still want to get a piece of purple ship armor. Purple ship armor? Where did you get so many merits? ... In the pitch-black starry sky, a fleet composed of hundreds of ordinary starships and ten escort ships is speeding through space. In the magnetic wave communication linked by the ten escort ships, the ten Guardian Ship Captains are chatting intermittently. When it comes to merit, a faint hint of pride suddenly surfaced on the face of the leading captain, known as Old Hong. However, he still maintained a calm tone. Most of you were transferred here from the familys colonial star domains and didnt take part in the previous pioneering wars. When the main family forces were scavenging the Robber Star Races lair, there were too many great treasures. Even though I didnt get much due to contribution issues, what I got is still worth more than one purple component. Hmm... Before this, I already exchanged a purple main cannon for my kid... Hearing Old Hongs calm words, the other Guardian Ship Captains couldnt help but feel envious. To have already prepared two purple components for his own son, one could imagine that the purple components on Old Hongs own flagship must be even more numerous. It was said that the previous pioneering war was a festivity for all Torch Ship Captains in the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy, but no one expected the gains to be this immense. This made the captains regret deeply. Before the pioneering war, the family did issue a call to arms, but it was not mandatory, and the clan members could choose to refuse, which is what these few had done. After sighing, the Guardian Ship Captains quickly regained their spirits, their faces once again showing full enthusiasm. Although they missed the previous pioneering war, the familys current development was very good, with lots of opportunities in front of them. As long as they are willing to work hard, their future prospects are still very bright. Take, for example, the current escort mission. They only needed to safely escort the familys transport fleet to the nearest mid-distance Teleportation Star Gate. In the past, the rewards for such missions would have been very limited, but now, the reward had tripled. Big Hong... The group chat in the communication system sounded again, but this time it was immediately interrupted by Old Hong. No, the Sky Patrol Radar is giving a warningtheres trouble. Everyone, pay attention and enter first-level combat alert! Hearing his words, although the other Guardian Ship Captains hadnt received any alerts from their own flagships, they chose to trust Fleet Captain Old Hong without any hesitation. Because everyone was well aware that Old Hongs flagship was equipped with a purple-quality Sky Patrol Radar, which offered a detection range and precision far beyond their blue or even white radars. Ssssh The hatch of Captain Old Hongs flagship opened up, and an alloy mech just ten meters tall shot out from it. Upon leaving the warship, the volume of the alloy mech began to expand at high speed, eventually ballooning to a height of one hundred meters. The Hellfire Mech; Ive heard that each squad is equipped with a Fourth Rank Level Hellfire Mech, but I never saw Big Hong use it before. I didnt expect it to be true! Seeing the hundred-meter alloy mech, one of the Guardian Ship Captains revealed a look of pleasant surprise. This Hellfire Mech possessed Fourth Rank Combat Power and was said to have played an irreplaceable role for the family in the pioneering wars. However, before people had time to reflect more, figures began to appear from all directions. Careful, its the Metal Splitter Heavenly Spiders. Keep the formation tight, fire at will! Ive heard rumors of spider-like star creatures roaming in this star domain. I didnt expect them to really be the Metal Splitter Heavenly Spider race that fled from the Chaotic Star Field! Boom Boom Boom! The pitch-black starry sky soon lit up with streaks of energy beams, resembling continuously blossoming brilliant fireworks. The battle lasted for about half an hour. With a Hellfire Mech at the helm, the Metal Splitter Heavenly Spiders were mostly wiped out, leaving only a few stragglers fleeing in the same direction. Big Hong, weve lost twelve ordinary starships, but our squad has no damages. What should we do? Continue towards Dinghai 18 Star Gate, or go back? ... The faces of the group of Guardian Ship Captains did not look good in the group chat. Although the territory newly occupied by their family was vast, it had usually been the Zhulu Warship Captains leading the missions, and Hellfire Mechs had cleared everything. Although there had been attacks over the years, they were infrequent, and this was the first time they had encountered an attack during their missions. Compared to the vague urgency in the other team members voices, Song Hong appeared much calmer, obviously having been through the great pioneering wars. The sight of a Third Rank Metal Splitter Heavenly Spider barely made him blink. After pondering for a while, Song Hong quickly said: Calm down, everyone. Old Yu, first use the Torch Network to contact the nearest communication point and report this incident. Also, immediately lead the transport fleet back the way we came. These Metal Splitter Heavenly Spiders wouldnt attack for no reason; if we continue forward, its very likely well encounter a second attack from them. Big Hong, what about you? Song Hongs gaze shifted towards the direction where the surviving Metal Splitter Heavenly Spiders had fled. I have a bad feeling about this. These spiders have been spotted by passersby before but never initiated an attack, which is why the family has never bothered to deal with them. Their sudden attack this time is really abnormal. I have to check it out! But its too dangerous! Some members of the squad objected, not in favor of Song Hong going alone to investigate. Despite Song Hongs flagship being equipped with multiple purple components, it was after all just a Second Rank Escort Ship. According to the information provided by the familys External Affairs Hall, among the Metal Splitter Heavenly Spider race that had escaped from the Chaotic Star Field, there were spiders at the Fifth Rank Level. However, Song Hongs expression remained firm, and he insisted on his decision. Its all right. My warship is equipped with a [Void Membrane], already enhanced to lv39. Under the guise of the void, a far survey should not pose any big problems! Seeing his determination, the other squad members did not continue to argue. Instead, they began to command the transport fleet to turn around and head back at full speed. The Metal Splitter Heavenly Spiders might come back again, and they didnt have time to linger here any longer. ... After separating from the team, Song Hong controlled the flagship and pursued the previously encountered Split Gold Sky Spiders. With the help of the purple Sky Patrol Radar, he did not lose the location of the Split Gold Sky Spiders and followed them cautiously. Under his deliberate control, the warship maintained a suitable distance from the Split Gold Sky Spiders ahead, neither easily detectable nor at risk of losing their trail. Flying for several hours, Song Hongs spiritual force was constantly tense. His carefulness and alertness were the primary reasons he had survived the major pioneering wars in the past. Fortunately, he was not disappointed. After several hours, the Split Gold Sky Spiders began to slow down, and it wasnt long before Song Hongs flagship radar displayed a large number of figures. There are so many Split Gold Sky Spiders, and judging by their size, there is a Fourth Rank Level Split Gold Sky Spider! Song Hongs pupils contracted sharply, daring not to let the flagship advance an inch further. After regaining composure, his gaze sharpened as he saw the familiar vortex of a spatial channel in front of the Fourth Rank Split Gold Sky Spider. Is this... an entrance to a Secret Realm? Its actually a Secret Realm. No wonder that Split Gold Sky Spider took the initiative to attack. It was afraid that the Family Fleet advancing would discover the existence of this Secret Realm. With this thought, Song Hongs heart was filled with joy. The value of a Starry Sea Secret Realm was immeasurable, and thus, reporting it to the Family would definitely yield a considerable reward. While carefully controlling the flagship to turn around, Song Hong also used his Fivefold Mind Utilization spiritual force to connect to the Torch Network at the fastest speed. Although this Star Domain was not highly developed, over the years, the Song Family had naturally constructed a basic Torch Network. Although very rudimentary, it at least allowed him to notify the nearest Family communication point immediately. Dozens of light-years away, at the Song Familys temporary Torch Network communication node. What, a Secret Realm? The Clan member responsible for this communication node was also a Second Rank Captain. The communication point had already received the news about the Split Gold Sky Spider attack, but since there was only one Third Rank Level Split Gold Sky Spider and it had been killed, the priority of this news was not high. Normally, it would take nearly ten days to be reported step by step to the Four Rank Clan Elder in charge of this Star Domain, not to mention the Dragon Spine Continent External Affairs Hall headquarters. However, now with the words Secret Realm mentioned, the priority was completely different. In just a few tens of minutes, the message was reported layer by layer to the Four Rank Clan Elder of the Song Family in this Star Domain. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Clan Ancestral Hall. Looking at Song Chi, whose body was already emitting the life breath of a Fifth Rank, Song Wujiang nodded his head. Not bad, breaking through to the Fifth Rank in the Guidance Technique within ten years. Being a formal Battleship Captain at the age of one hundred and ninety, in the three thousand years of the Song Familys legacy, that is enough to rank among the top three. Song Chi: ??? A Battleship Captain under two hundred years old, only in the top three? Although puzzled, Song Chi didnt show it. Of course, Song Wujiang still caught the fleeting look of surprise in Song Chis eyes, but he just smiled and did not respond directly. During these ten years, he also signed the Chongming Blood Contract with the Fifth Rank Peak Zhuque Divine Bird, evident from the lingering shadow of the Double Pupils in his eyes. Of course, now it should be called a Sixth Rank Zhuque Divine Bird. After Song Wujiang took out some good things from his hands, the Fifth Rank Peak Zhuque Divine Bird recently advanced to the Sixth Rank, even faster than Zhong Yu ascending to the Fifth Rank. Song Wujiang didnt dwell on this matter further, and changed the subject: As for dealing with the Black Devourer King Beast, we need to wait a bit longer. At least we need to wait for Miss Ru to break through in her Guidance Technique. If you wish to go out during this time, its naturally possible. However, the precondition is that you can return immediately for subsequent Family actions. Dealing with that Black Devourer King Beast, we cannot do without your Strange Object related to the Time Domain. Moreover, you need to strengthen it to the Seventh Rank quickly, Sixth Rank is not enough! No problem! Song Chi nodded quickly. His reason for wanting to go out was to search for what he suspected to be the second piece of the Time Chess Component. If he wanted to return to the Dragon Spine Continent, it was just a matter of saying the word. Hmm? Just as the matter was settled and Song Chi was about to leave, the bronze chair above the Ancestral Hall suddenly flickered with light. Both looked up, and after a moment, the projection of a Clan Elder appeared on the bronze chair. Before Song Wujiang could ask, the Clan Elders projection spoke urgently. Prime Ancestor, a Secret Realm has emerged in the Tribulation Spirit Star Domain. For now, the Secret Realm is occupied by Split Gold Sky Spiders. I previously clashed with the Fourth Rank Split Gold Sky Spider occupying it and discovered that this Secret Realm is quite special; it prohibits the entry of entities above the Fourth Rank. Hearing this, Song Chi asked. Did the Clan Elder dispatch someone to explore it? Can you confirm what Rank the Secret Realm is? Upon hearing the question, the projection replied: If the judgments of our clan members down there are correct, it is highly likely to be a Primordial Secret Realm! The word Primordial caused both in the Ancestral Hall to flash a look of realization. However, at this moment, the Clan Elders projection was still anxious. Prime Ancestor, I do not know how, but a Sixth Rank Split Gold Sky Spider suddenly emerged. There are severe casualties among our clan members below, and we urgently request support from the Family! Hearing this, the Sixth Rank life breath around Song Wujiang uncontrollably seeped out. Upon hearing of the severe casualties among clan members, he was clearly angered. Yet in the end, his gaze turned towards Song Chi beside him. Understanding the implication, Song Chi nodded slightly. Chapter 914: 479: Wrath Chapter 914: Chapter 479: Wrath Song Chi understood the intention of his familys Prime Ancestor. Currently, Ru Zu is at the critical moment of breaking through to the Sixth Rank, and since the Song family was conferred the title of an almost Immortal Clan, they have been receiving a lot of attention from the outside world in recent years, with countless covert forces closely watching every change in the Dragon Spine Continent. Therefore, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] must not venture out lightly; otherwise, one careless move and all of the Song familys secrets on the Dragon Spine Continent would be thoroughly exposed to outsiders, something the Song family would never allow. Moreover, the Robbing Wind Floating Land has recently been entangled with a Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, and the Prime Ancestor is likewise unable to extricate himself; thus, only he himself remains. However, Song Chi was confident enough in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, which had recently been promoted to a Battleship; he believed that he alone was more than capable of handling a Sixth Rank Metal-Splitting Sky Spider and therefore did not hesitate for too long before agreeing to the task. After the agreement was made, the Clan Elders projection quickly dissipated. The Starry Sky Projection was not without consumption; the entire Dragon Whale Hall was rooted atop the Dragon Spine Continent, and each activation consumed the Floating Land Origin of the Dragon Spine Continent C and it was not the Low Rank Floating Land Origin of the Second and Third Rank. The clans command was swift; before the support personnel were even decided, the Floating Land LAN of the Dragon Spine region had already issued a first-level clan mobilization order. {Dragon Ridge Ancestral Hall: All clan members heed this command, all Second and Third Rank clan members on the Dragon Spine Continent, immediately assemble at the Divine Mountain Square!!!} {Dragon Ridge Ancestral Hall: All clan members...} {Dragon Ridge...} The continuous three mobilization orders stirred all the Song clan members on the Dragon Spine Continent. An Ancestral Hall mobilization order, its actually an Ancestral Hall mobilization order, I remember that in the past two hundred years, there were only two other occasions: the previous frontier war and the subsequent full-scale clan immigration plan, right? Yeah, whats happened now? Regardless, since the Ancestral Hall has issued the order, we as Second and Third Rank clan members must respond immediately, Ill go ahead! Ive already arrived at the Divine Mountain Square! ... Concerning a Primordial Secret Realm, the use of the clan mobilization order was not at all excessive. One must know that even the less valuable Primordial Secret Realms are worth as much as ordinary Golden Oddities, and if it were a top-tier Primordial Secret Realm, it would be comparable to a Black Ultimate Oddity. Under the strong appeal of the Ancestral Halls mobilization order, in less than ten minutes, the sky above the White Jade Square at the foot of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain was already teeming with a large number of Warships. At a glance, there were dozens of Cruisers, each a kilometer long, and Escort Ships numbering over a thousand. Seeing this, Song Hao, who was mingling among the fleet, squinted slightly, gaining a whole new understanding of the familys current strength. To his knowledge, due to the comprehensive development of newly occupied Star Domains, more than ninety-five percent of the clans members were not on the Dragon Spine Continent. Even him, it was just because he had gained insight into the Laws in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, and after that, he was busy getting accustomed to the two secret techniques he had just mastered, which was why he stayed on the Dragon Spine Continent. Even though most of the clan members were dispatched elsewhere, at this moment, there were still over seventy Cruisers gathered here. From this rough estimate, it could be deduced that the number of the clans Third Rank clan members is at least over one thousand four hundred. The number of Second Rank clan members is even larger, probably already approaching one hundred thousand. Getting to this conclusion, how could Song Hao not be surprised. Bear in mind that a hundred years ago, this number was only but a third of the current figure. Amidst his amazement, Song Hao suddenly felt a quietness by his ears; one second before, the magnetic wave group chat was quite noisy, now it abruptly fell silent. Looking up, Song Hao peered through the holographic external view of the [Vast] toward the distant Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain only to see a small spatial rift appear out of nowhere in the Vault of Heaven not far away. Then, a familiar figure enshrouded in Spatial Law traces close to Major Achievement, slowly stepped out from this rift. Lord Chi, its Lord Chi! Such an overwhelming presence, Lord Chi has actually stepped into the Fifth Rank, hiss!! If I recall correctly, isnt Lord Chi still under two hundred years old? ... Hearing the exclamations from the group chat in his ears, Song Haos expression didnt change much; he simply stared fixedly at the shape that appeared out of thin air above the Vault of Heaven in the distancerespect, determination, and many other emotions interwoven in his eyes. For Song Chi, the foregone Legitimate Succession Sequence of the family, Song Hao harbored profound gratitude. However, beyond gratitude and respect, there was something else... Since a long time ago, Song Hao had set Song Chi as the goal of his pursuit. He also wanted to become a symbolic flagpole for the Song familys new generation, to create a more resounding reputation for himself and for the family, to spread the name of the Dinghai Song family throughout the entire Chenxing Kingdom, the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, and even wider territories of the Torch Human Civilization. All Cruiser Captains, half of the Escort Ship Captains, heed my order, recall your flagships!! Wrapped in the Spectral Energy of the Fifth Rank Level, Lord Chis voice clearly spread across the whole Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain airspace. At the same time, everyone saw the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with a ship length of fourteen thousand kilometers emerge from Lord Chis brow. It was then suspended high above everyones heads. Due to the fact that the current [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate] carried by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong is only of Blue Quality, and although it was enhanced to Third Rank, it could only accommodate a few thousand Torch Ship Captains and was not able to transport all clan members. Therefore, only half of the Escort Ship Captains were chosen. Nonetheless, the number of people eventually drawn into the Warship by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was still over nine hundred. Chapter 915: 479: Rage_2 Chapter 915: Chapter 479: Rage_2 Having completed these preparations, intense spatial fluctuations started to shimmer around the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, as Song Chi activated the spatial jump. In the warships cockpit, although the Spectral Energy within their bodies was sealed, the curiosity and eagerness in the eyes of nearly a thousand members of the Song Family did not diminish in the slightest. They frequently flocked to various parts of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs cockpit, and sometimes they looked towards the vast Dragon Spine Floating Land through the holographic exterior view. Even though they didnt know where Song Chi was actually taking them, everyone understood that the family elders would never send them to their deaths. The next second, there was a slight commotion among the people, as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong turned off the holographic exterior view function, and even the windows outside the warship were covered. At the main controller of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi did not hear the calls coming from the cockpit. The warship had already jumped to Zhuifire Plains and was about to enter the large-scale Combined Illusion that enveloped the entire sky of Zhuifire Plains. Inside this large-scale Combined Illusion lay nearly a hundred spatial wormholes opened by the family over the past century, related to the secrecy of the [Space Wormhole Generator], a gold strategic component, naturally not letting these younger members of the family see it. After all, most of them are the new generation of the clan, and unlike the ordinary clan members who developed the Holy Dragon Continent, who can only travel between the Dragon Spine Continent and the Holy Dragon Floating Land for decades or centuries, cutting off all possibilities of leaking information. These new generations were different. It would not take long for them to be assigned to different star domains under the family. If they were to know about these wormholes, there would naturally be a risk of leaks. Song Chi proactively closed off the perception of the outside world, which was actually for their benefit. The target of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was very clear, it rushed straight into the wormhole entrance on the right above the Combined Illusion Space, connecting directly to Robbing Wind Floating Land, tens of thousands of light-years away. At this moment, Song Shiyuan was not on Robbing Wind Floating Land, so after passing through the wormhole, Song Chi did not stay in Robbing Wind Floating Land for a long time. Swiftly leaving the illusion space concealing the wormhole passage of Robbing Wind Floating Land, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong headed straight towards the sky of the Floating Land Firmament. When the holographic exterior view of the warship was reopened, the Song Familys descendants in the cockpit suddenly found themselves in the sky of Robbing Wind Floating Land. Robbing Wind Floating Land, this is Robbing Wind Floating Land! Werent we just on Dragon Spine Continent before? How did we cross fifty thousand light-years in a moment and arrive at Robbing Wind Floating Land? Could it be a long-distance Teleportation Star Gate? As people conversed, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already activated the spatial jump again. Two days later, after continuous jumps, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong finally arrived at the star domain coordinates projected by the clan elder before. Tribulation Spirit Star Domain, Evil Spider Star Region. ... Clan Elder, we cant hold on anymore, if we dont retreat now, our Tribulation Spirit Star Domain defense fleet will find it difficult to regroup! In the pitch-black starry sky, thousands of Torch Warships and Split Gold Spiders were engaged in a melee. With the Split Gold Spiders having an overwhelming advantage in numbers, the losses suffered by the Song Family Fleet were gradually mounting. However, the problem now was not about whether they wanted to retreat, but that they couldnt retreat at all. Not to mention the Zhulu Warship of Clan Elder Song Lihai from the Sea Tribe, which was entangled by one Fifth Rank and three Fourth Rank Split Gold Spiders, even all Third Order Cruisers present, including hundreds of Hellfire Mechs, were surrounded by a large number of Split Gold Spiders. Clang! The Mythical Mech Giant, transformed from Song Lihais flagship, wielding a red glowing battle-axe, once again directly clashed with the leg of a Fifth Rank Split Gold Spider, which was as tough as high-level alloy. Despite the immense rebounding force, the Mythical Mech Giant was pushed back hundreds of thousands of meters, and its dark black armor covering its outer layer was torn open again. If one observed carefully, they would notice that the armor and the body of the Mecha, transformed from Song Lihais flagship, had already been damaged by more than 50%, which was a serious level of damage. If it took a few more direct hits, it might completely lose its ability to move. Yet, even so, Song Lihai was still doing his best to calm his clan members under his command. Dont panic, the matter has already been reported to the ancestors, family support is coming soon... As he spoke, Song Lihais voice suddenly paused, and as he did so, the Mythical Mech Giant turned its gaze to a battlefield on one side. There, a cruiser over twelve hundred meters in length was engaged in fierce combat with a Fourth Rank Split Metal Sky Spider. Against a Fourth Rank Split Metal Sky Spider, this cruiser with respectable combat power could still cope, but another Fourth Rank Split Metal Sky Spider, which had severely damaged several Hellfire Mechs, was also making its way to the battlefield. Upon seeing this, Song Lihais eyes narrowed, and the left arm of the Mythical Mecha Giant was raised. The last of its attack feature main cannons was activated by him. With the aid of a special component of the warship, the dark muzzle on the palm of the mecha giants left arm charged with exceptional speed, completing the charge in just under three seconds before erupting with a thunderous blast. After one strike, the Fourth Rank Split Metal Sky Spider that wanted to join the battlefield was annihilated. Seeing this result, Song Lihai finally breathed a sigh of relief. The captain of this cruiser with respectable combat power was named Song Baiyi, selected as the fifth sequence by the family in the past decade. The flagship was equipped with one red component, several orange components, and was a seedling heavily cultivated by the family; he absolutely could not let anything happen to it. But as his attention was momentarily diverted, the opportunity was seized by the Fifth Rank Split Metal Sky Spider in front of him. Its alloy slash-like spider legs, suffused with the Metal Law of pulverization, came cleaving across, causing the Mythical Mecha Giant that Song Lihais flagship had transformed into to suffer damage once more. This strike was swift and fierce, directly causing the combat capacity of the Mythical Mech Giant to soar to 80% damage, and causing Song Lihai to lose control over his own warship. At this point, the warship could no longer maintain its Mythical Mecha Form and reverted back to its warship form. However, the Fifth Rank Split Metal Sky Spider wasnt prepared to give any chance to catch a breath, and its alloy slash-like spider legs swung for another attack. Elder Lihai! Amidst the chaotic battle, some of the Song Family Clan members saw this scene, their eyes full of terror as they yelled out. Yet it sounded more like the impotent rage of the weak, incapable of influencing the course of the battle in the slightest. In that critical moment, a black and white shadow flashed from the distance in sudden escape. The light beam, in its utmost speed, shot precisely into the giant and ferocious spider over ten thousand meters in size, and due to this nearly negligible flicker of light, the body of the Fifth Rank Split Metal Sky Spider oddly froze in place, its cleaving sharp spider leg thus stopping merely a hundred meters away from Song Lihais flagship. The next second, a warship wrapped in black and white light shields charged head-on, with a black gold ram on its prow gleaming with cold light that struck viciously onto the back of the Fifth Rank Split Metal Sky Spider. To the utmost horror of all beings present, this collision, carrying an unknown amount of energy, pierced directly through the body of the Split Metal Sky Spider, splitting it apart completely and resulting in its death. It was only at the moment of the Fifth Rank Split Metal Sky Spiders death that the members of the Song Family Clan finally snapped out of their shock, and exclamations of joy spilled from their mouths. The black and white light shield, thats Lord Song Chis Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong! The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong has been promoted to a battleship! The reinforcement dispatched by our family this time turned out to be Lord Song Chi, and he is already the promoted Captain of a battleship! Now we no longer need to fear those Split Metal Sky Spiders! But he is just a Battleship Captain... What do you, a clueless youngster, know? Lord Song Chi, during his time on the Zhulu Warship, once killed more than twenty members of the Fifth Rank Robber Star Race with a single strike, and hes a celebrated prodigy throughout the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy! ... Song Chi did not have the opportunity to contemplate the thoughts of the surviving Song Family captains at this moment. His gaze swept around, and upon seeing the sunken warships scattered around, visible anger surfaced in his eyes. Hss The warships hatch opened and hundreds of Forth Rank Robber Star Race slaves from the ranks of the Sixth Rank Abyss Demons surged out. And Song Chis order was very succinct: Leave not a single Split Metal Sky Spider alive! Thus began a massacre. Chapter 916: 480: [Primordial Secret Realm] Chapter 916: Chapter 480: [Primordial Secret Realm] Under the full force of hundreds of Robber Star Race members, the thousands of Metal-Split Sky Spiders in the surrounding starry sky couldnt last even ten minutes and were easily annihilated. After clearing all the Metal-Split Sky Spiders, Song Chi withdrew all the Robber Star Race members and quickly rushed to the side of the flagship where Song Lihai was. [Warship Armor damaged 86%, Warship body damaged 81%, difficult to repair in a short time!] Hearing the information from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, Song Chi slightly frowned. Clan Elder... But he had barely started speaking when Song Lihai, the elder who was over twelve hundred years old, already interrupted him, a slight smile on his face as he waved his hand: Little Chi, dont worry about this old fellow. Your timing was perfect. Although the Four Seas Sky Departure has lost its mobility, it only needs some time to be repaired. Go straight to the location of the Secret Realm. The exploration of the Metal-Split Sky Spiders has been going on for quite some time, we must hurry! Song Chi nodded. Knowing the priorities, he naturally understood that the Primordial Secret Realm was the most critical at the moment. However, he did not leave immediately but left the Fifth Rank Fire-breathing Flame Dragon here to guard Song Lihai and the other damaged family warships while he, with hundreds of still combat-ready clan members and nearly a thousand people from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, hastened to the front where the Secret Realm was located. Prior to this, Song Chi had all the nine hundred plus people disembark from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and board another Cruiser, the type that could lift the restriction on the Torch Warship Boarding Certificate. On arriving at the entrance to the Secret Realm, these people needed to enter the Primordial Secret Realm, so naturally, they had to release the restriction of Spectral Energy in their bodies and recover their combat power. If they did this on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, it would consume millions of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, which even with Song Chis resources, could not withstand such consumption. However, using Second Rank and Third Rank Floating Land Origin was much more acceptable. ... The next day, under the full speed of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong accompanied by several Cruisers and Escort Ships, they finally reached their destination. Well... a Star Region entirely occupied by countless Metal-Split Sky Spiders. Looking at the dense swarm of Metal-Split Sky Spiders ahead, everyone from the Song Family felt a bit uneasy. There was no choice, although a considerable number of them had participated in pioneering wars, the number of Metal-Split Sky Spiders in front of their eyes was simply too great, numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Only Song Chi, aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, remained unaffected. His expression was calm, and his first thought was actually If only there were so many Metal-Split Sky Spiders in front of me when I started the Warship Promotion Task previously. However, this was just a fleeting thought in his mind, and Song Chi quickly turned his attention back to the entrance of the Secret Realm. Although obscured by a large number of Metal-Split Sky Spiders, by stimulating his Double Pupils, he still caught sight of the spatial vortex heavily surrounded by Metal-Split Sky Spiders. Elder Lihais message wasnt wrong, it is indeed the entrance to the Secret Realm! Having confirmed this, Song Chi didnt hesitate anymore, opening the hatch door once again, and soon hundreds of Fourth Rank and above Robber Star Race members flew out. Following many Robber Star Race members, the Flame Giant and the One-Eyed Giant Fiend were also released from the warship. Under the deterrence of three Sixth Rank Level Enslaved Species, the Flame Giant and the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, the more than six-figure number of Metal-Split Sky Spiders finally started to stir. Only then did Song Chis voice reach the surrounding warships via magnetic wave group chat. Alright, everyone begin summoning warships! Faced with this command, the Song Family members aboard the several warships hesitated a bit; after all, there were hundreds of thousands of Metal-Split Sky Spiders surrounding themwho would dare to go out and summon warships at such a time? However, upon seeing the majestic 14,000-kilometer-long body of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the clan members were somewhat reassured, and finally, under the leadership of Song Hao and Song Baiyi, the current lineage, they successively left the warships they were riding and boarded their own warships. Ten minutes later, the force led by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had grown from a few hundred to over two thousand. And, under the intimidation of several hundred Fourth Rank and above Robber Star Race members, the team was gradually moving towards the direction of the Secret Realms entrance. During this process, not a single Metal-Split Sky Spider dared to intervene. For Song Chi, this scene was taken for granted since three Sixth Rank Level Enslaved Species werent just for show. But for the younger generations of the family, it was a scene they wouldnt forget for hundreds of years. To deter over six-figure Metal-Split Sky Spiders single-handedly, including nearly ten Fifth Rank and one Sixth Rank level Metal-Split Sky Spiders, was a sight that, if mentioned elsewhere, might not even be believed. Yet it was genuinely unfolding before their eyes right now. While progressing, it wasnt long before Song Chi saw the Sixth Rank Metal-Split Sky Spider whose body size exceeded 120,000 meters. Upon first seeing it, Song Chis gaze instinctively narrowed. Although the opponents body size showed no anomalies, his intuition told him that this Sixth Rank Metal-Split Sky Spider was definitely not just newly-promoted as originally thought. This was inconsistent with the deductions previously made by him and Song Wujiang. Before the journey, he and Song Wujiang had speculated that this Sixth Rank Metal-Split Sky Spider from the Metal-Split Spider race was likely just recently promoted since back when they fled the Chaotic Star Field, the Metal-Split Spider race didnt even have a Sixth Rank Metal-Split Sky Spider. Chapter 917: 480: [Primordial Secret Realm]_2 Chapter 917: Chapter 480: [Primordial Secret Realm]_2 Shaking his head, Song Chi no longer paid attention to the doubts in his heart. After all, it seemed that the other party had no intention of making a move, and right now, the most important thing was to quickly explore this Primordial Secret Realm. All hands, the spatial vortex ahead is an entrance to a secret realm. Everyone is now free to enter and explore, try to scavenge as much of the rare resources within the realm as possible. If you encounter the Neutron Star Remains Spider, do not hold back. If you can kill it, kill it; if you cant, flee. In any case, prioritize your own safety above all. Having spoken, over a thousand clan members began to control their warships one after another towards the entrance of the secret realm. This was a secret realm of the Primordial Level, which undoubtedly contained extremely valuable resources; no one could ignore the allure of a Primordial Secret Realm. In the Battleship Main Control Room of the [Vast], Song Haos eyes narrowed slightly. A Primordial Secret Realm, eh? Although dangerous, it also represents the chance for tremendous opportunities. If this chance can be well seized, then... Thinking so, his eyes turned resolute. The [Vast] had an exceptional start due to those pieces of Neutron Star Remains; coupled with the gains from the great exploration wars over the years, it was now equipped with two red components and several orange components, making its combat power extraordinarily unique. Having recently advanced to the rank of Orange Seed of Torch, Song Hao held great confidence in his own flagship. However, just as he activated the orange engine and rushed toward the secret realms entrance vortex, a voice rang in his ears: Wait a moment! Song Haos eyes brightened, and he chose to comply without any hesitation, for the voice was none other than Song Chis. Along with him, Song Baiyi aboard the [White Day] also received communication from Song Chi. Half a minute later, a ghost light flashed in the depth of Song Chis eyes. Both the Brainwave Imprint and the Bridge of the Mind are completely blocked! In order to understand this unknown secret realm more clearly, Song Chi had planted three brainwave imprints on several Second Rank clan members warships that had entered the secret realm before, including a Third Rank Robber Star Race enslaved by the Enslavement Medal, but upon entering the secret realm, all of them had lost contact with him without exception. After discovering this, Song Chis heartbeat quickened slightly, and a thought quietly emerged in his mind. This Primordial Secret Realm is by no means simple! The reason for this thought was because he had encountered numerous Primordial Secret Realms up to now. Whether it was the [Dragon Spine Secret Realm], or the [Spirit Beast Secret Realm][Cultivation Secret Realm], even including the Robber Star Race inheritance secret realms visited during the exploration wars, none had ever had this situation occur. This alone was enough to prove the extraordinary nature of this unknown secret realm. Clearing his mind of many thoughts, Song Chi mentally retreated. Inside the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], a flash of gold occurred; the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] activated, and the next second, the component of the Brainwave Remote Control System was dismantled to its initial state. He prepared to temporarily lend this component to Song Hao. Since it couldnt be used outside the secret realm, it should not be affected inside the secret realm. With this components enhancement, he believed Song Hao could explore this Primordial Secret Realm even better. Besides, Song Chi took out two silver components from the Ancestral Torch, one silver Energy Shield, and one silver Warship Armor, all of which he had obtained from the Ruins Marketplace Exchange during a breakthrough period ten years ago. Originally, he planned to take them to the Star Tower Mall to exchange for points, but now he could lend them first to two juniors to further enhance the combat power of their warships. He also had two red main cannons. Soon, Song Chi distributed the five components along with the accompanying enhancement resources to Song Hao and the other person, and explained the peculiarities of this secret realm, entrusting them to do their utmost under the premise of ensuring their own safety. After ten minutes, over one thousand five hundred members of the Song Family of the Second and Third Ranks poured into the unknown secret realm. Having done all this, the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], amidst many enslaved species and the Sixth Rank Neutron Star Remains Spider, began to wait quietly. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi glanced sideways at the distant Sixth Rank Split Gold Arachne, his eyes flickering uncertainly. Originally according to his initial plan, it was to start fighting as soon as all the clansmen entered the Secret Realm; after all, if it was just an ordinary Sixth Rank Split Gold Arachne without the enhancement of Floating Land rules, the Flame Giant could easily suppress it. After hesitating for a long time, he finally shook his head and suppressed the urge to fight. This Sixth Rank Split Gold Arachne had a special aura that made Song Chi extremely uneasy. Moreover, considering the astonishing number of Fourth and Fifth Rank Split Gold Arachnae around, if he really started a fight, its not that he wouldnt be able to defeat them, but it would definitely be troublesome. Unless he directly used a [Ruins Market Projection Rank], but without knowing what kind of resources were in this unknown Secret Realm, he was really unwilling to waste a [Ruins Market Projection Rank] for nothing. So the final outcome was quite clear; both parties maintained this strangely balanced situation through a special tacit understanding. ... After a violent spatial transformation, Song Haos complexion turned pale as he recovered from the teleportation aftereffects. Since advancing to Third Rank with the Guidance Technique, this was his first time experiencing such severe teleportation backlash, even more exaggerated than during deployments in the Alien Star Domain. Shaking his head, Song Hao forced himself to perk up and swiftly began to survey his surroundings. Where is the man in white? Could it be a random teleportation? Despite entering the entrance to the Secret Realm together with Song Baiyis [White Day], he found no trace of the [White Day] around him, which gave rise to an ominous premonition in Song Hao. As his gaze shifted to the Orange Air Patrol Radar on one side and he saw the radar display compacted to only show a radius of 100,000 meters, his eyes were filled with solemnity. Indeed, just as Uncle Song Chi said, this Secret Realm is very different from ordinary ones. He glanced again at the newly loaded [Brainwave Remote Control System] component and, seeing that it had not yet finished cooling down, Song Hao could only control the [Vast] to fly forward along the low-altitude. It was only because the Battleship was equipped with a Fourth Rank enhanced Purple [Void Membrane], which kept the ship in stealth mode as long as it didnt actively attack, that Song Hao dared to control the Battleship to fly so casually. Otherwise, he would never take such liberties. Hours later, the [Vast] had already flown thousands of kilometers, but seeing the same monotonous gray desert landscape all around, Song Hao could not help but frown. Although he was concerned about revealing his trajectory and other issues and did not allow the Battleship to fly at full speed, the distance covered in just a few hours was far more than a thousand kilometers. He did not know how large this Secret Realm truly was, but he knew that in the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, thousands of kilometers was definitely not considered a short distance. Yet the problem was, within a Secret Realm where thousands of his own people and tens of thousands of Split Gold Arachnae had been thrown into, he incredibly hadnt encountered a single person over such a long distance. Song Hao knew very well what this meantthe area of this Secret Realm might be far beyond imagination. Just as he was puzzled, the radar beside him finally emitted a notification sound. When Song Hao turned to look, he quickly saw a Split Gold Arachne that was a kilometer long. However, what caught his attention was obviously not this Third Rank Split Gold Arachne, but the strange creature it was fighting against. What is this? Looking ahead at the creature which was not taller than a hundred meters yet had three heads and six arms, Song Hao recalled all the Star Sea Species he had ever heard of. But until the end, he could not remember any information about such a peculiar creature. A creature unique to this Secret Realm? While pondering, the battle ahead had already reached an intense phase. Suddenly, the stature of the three-headed six-armed being began to expand dramatically, eventually inflating to a size comparable to the Third Rank Split Gold Arachne. Tremendous blood energy burst from its body, and with a fierce movement, its six arms violently struck, instantly killing the Third Rank Split Gold Arachne on the spot. Chapter 918: 481: Overlord Level Shi Clan Civilization Chapter 918: Chapter 481: Overlord Level Shi Clan Civilization Song Haos heart tensed slightly. Although a Third Rank Split-Gold Sky Spider was not a creature difficult to kill, the key point was that a moment ago the two were locked in an indistinguishable battle, and the next second, it was suddenly blasted dead, a fact that could not but make one cautious. Song Hao suspected that this three-headed six-armed being had extremely peculiar methods, which just had not been captured by him. Moreover, when the creatures body swelled to a height of a kilometer, it evoked a faint sense of familiarity in the depths of Song Haos heart, but he couldnt recall where this familiarity originated from. With this thought in mind, Song Hao remained vigilant and did not rashly approach. Looking again at the three-headed six-armed creature ahead, it had not shrunk its body but excitedly carried the corpse of the Split-Gold Sky Spider, running towards the distance. Seeing this, Song Hao maintained a good distance from it, carefully following behind with the [Vast], hidden in the void. The three-headed six-armed creature ran for about several tens of minutes until it finally disappeared into a series of undulating gray-green hills. Unsure of what lay beyond those hills, Song Hao did not rashly control [Vast] to follow, but instead activated the [Brainwave Remote Control System] component, which had completed its cooldown, by sending three brainwave imprints into the bodies of three Fourth Rank [Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines], remotely controlling them to explore first. Just as with the Sky Patrol Radar, the brainwaves were also suppressed by this Secret Realm, but not to such a great extent. At least Song Hao estimated that with the current strength of his Spiritual Force, controlling a few Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines to scour hundreds of kilometers was not difficult. Furthermore, the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines themselves belonged to the dark attributes. Although not as elusive as the space attribute soldier figurines, they still had a sufficient standard in terms of concealment, quietly disappearing into the rolling hills ahead. Regarding the issue of the Soldier Figurines Rank, they did not possess a Supernatural System. Although enhanced to the Fourth Rank, strictly speaking, they were just Pseudo Fourth Rank puppets, not rejected by the Secret Realm. But Song Hao guessed that the Fourth Rank should be the limit. If he were to summon soldier figurines enhanced to the Fifth Rank, he feared they would be expelled from the Secret Realm as soon as they left the warship. Eh! Song Hao let out a light gasp of surprise. In one of the brainwave images deep in his mind, he spotted an obliquely downward tunnel in the mist behind some hills. When the soldier figurine silently passed through the not-so-small tunnel, a vast underground world unfolded before Song Haos eyes through the perspective of the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurine. So many three-headed six-armed beings... Whats important is not the sheer size of this underground space that is over ten thousand meters high, with numerous tunnels extending in all directions and no visible end in sight, as if its a completely different world from the surface, its that there are a large number of three-headed six-armed beings in these tunnels. The previous three-headed six-armed creature that had brought in the corpse of the Third Rank Split-Gold Sky Spider was now in the crowd, continuously tearing at the corpse, its blood rendering its fanged mouth particularly ferocious. As it chewed the flesh and blood, strands of Mysterious Light of Word Spirit emitted from its mouth. Although they vanished in a flash, Song Hao, who witnessed all of this through the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurine, accurately captured this detail. It was precisely this strand of Light of Word Spirit that made Song Haos eyes tremble, and the familiar notion that had surfaced before once again emerged from the corners of his heart. Word Spirit Law... thats right, during the participation in the sequence battles, the Evil Buddha Clan from the Evil Buddha Continent also mastered the Word Spirit Law. Although their forms are very different, there is some resemblance in their words and actions. Before, due to the rush of time, he had not recalled this. Now, having captured that fleeting Light of Word Spirit, Song Hao was reminded of the Evil Buddha Clan. However, the form of these three-headed six-armed beings differed greatly from the Evil Buddha Clan. Perhaps there is some unknown connection between the two, but they were definitely not the same race. Besides, while Light of Word Spirit emerged from the mouths of the three-headed six-armed beings, it was clear that they were not in control of it, it seemed more like a kind of...Talent Gift. Hmm... A Talent Gift that had not been fully developed. This was Song Haos first thought. After having this thought, he did not dare to delay. A shimmer of light appeared at his brow, and soon a silver-glowing Token flew out of his Ancestral Torch. It was the [Ruins Market Walking Command]! Uncle Song Chi held high expectations for this particular Secret Realm, so before the clan members set off, he still handed a [Ruins Market Walking Command] to Song Hao. Of course, to be on the safe side, as soon as the Travel Command was handed to Song Hao, Uncle Song Chi signed a confidentiality agreement with him. The [Oath Pact] on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had Red Quality, with decent confidentiality. As Song Hao activated the [Ruins Market Walking Command] with Spectral Energy, after a while, he found himself in a special room. But before he could think further, the door in front of him was already opened from the outside, and Uncle Song Chi stepped in. Uncle Song Chi, this Secret Realm... For Uncle Song Chi, Song Hao would not have any concealment, and he relayed everything he had discovered as concisely as possible. Compared to Song Hao, Uncle Song Chis vision was naturally much higher. Upon hearing the four words three-headed six-armed, he subconsciously said: Could it be the Shi Clan? Do you have any imagery? Once Song Hao presented the footage of the three-headed six-armed creature battling the Third Rank Split-Gold Sky Spider, Uncle Song Chi quickly confirmed his opinion. Physically strong, gifted with Word Spirit... Even if its not the Shi Clan, it must have a strong Shi Clan bloodline, perhaps a bloodline left over from some Shi Clan members combining with an Alien Race long ago. Chapter 919: 481: Overlord Level Shi Clan Civilization_2 Chapter 919: Chapter 481: Overlord Level Shi Clan Civilization_2 Upon hearing this, a large amount of information about the Shi Clan had already emerged in Song Haos mind. Name: Shi Clan Affiliated Civilization: Overlord Level Shi Clan Civilization Civilization Talent Gifts: Unrivaled Body, Child of Word Spirit Note: An Overlord Level Civilization within Shattered Starry Sea, as per known records, the Shi Clan Civilization has a legacy spanning over three million years, equally infamous as the Abyss Demon, extremely adept at manipulating the spiritual minds of others. Immediately afterward, he felt a tightness in his chest, recalling the scene where the Third Rank Split-metal Sky Spider remained motionless and was killed on the spot by a creature with three heads and six arms. He had some doubts before, but now he was almost certain that the Third Rank Split-metal Sky Spider was likely intimidated and had its spirit dominated. Seemingly seeing his worry, Song Chi left the room for a while, and when he returned, he held another component in his hand. This is the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele], along with the resources to enhance it to Fifth Rank. Upon your return, install it immediately; it can effectively protect your spirit. Moreover, try to explore that underground space as much as possible. Since it is related to the Shi Clan, the value of this secret realm is probably greater than we can imagine. If there are any discoveries, report back here immediately. ... Outer space, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room. Song Chis figure reappeared on the warship; to prevent the possible sudden attack of the Split-metal Sky Spider, he could not stay at the Ruins Market indefinitely. However, he left his Ethereal Body at the Ruin Market Inn, ensuring he would be the first to know if anything happened with Song Hao. After hearing Song Haos report, Song Chis expectations for this unknown secret realm grew even higher. The Shi Clan is undoubtedly one of the dominant civilizations of Shattered Starry Sea, ranking far above the Tri-Eye Race. He knew that the Shi Clan Spirit Mountain River System Community, where the Shi Clan Civilization is located, had already encompassed more than ten ordinary River System Communities, with terrifying strength. A secret realm with connections to such creatures could very possibly be of extraordinary value. If it really involves resources beyond my rank, then... Murmuring in his heart, Song Chi, with a slight squint in his eyes, looked towards that Sixth Rank Split-metal Sky Spider with a cold light flickering in his gaze. ... Inside the secret realm, the cruiser [Vast] hidden in the void. After enhancing the [Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele] component all the way to Fifth Rank, feeling the Phantom Soul-Suppressing Stele floating above the Seed of Torch in his Ancestral Aperture, Song Hao finally let out a huge sigh of relief. Torch Humanitys civilization, relying on the Seed of Torch, has always ranked highly in terms of the strength and resistance of the spirit, but this was involving the Shi Clan Civilization, which is many times stronger than Torch Humanitys civilization. Relying solely on the Seed of Torch was not safe. With the Soul Subduing Steles reinforcement, Song Hao no longer had concerns. As his spirit flowed, he controlled the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurine to continue its journey deep into the underground space. Fortunately, although the passageway was sprawling and dizzying, there was only one main tunnel that continuously sloped downwards. Moreover, despite the numerous creatures with three heads and six arms in the tunnels, they were also suppressed by the innate restraints of the secret realm, with the highest only reaching the Third Rank Level. Furthermore, there were mostly First and Second Rank creatures. The Fourth Rank Shadow Clan Soldier Figurine advanced along the dark corners without any risk of exposure. Continuing along the main tunnel without knowing how far he had gone, as the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurine pressed on, Song Hao gradually noticed an extraordinary point. The deeper he went, the more fragile the space of this underground world seemed. Every segment he advanced, he could see one or two fine spatial cracks. Just as Song Hao wondered what could be beneath this underground, a sudden loud explosion came from a passageway leading to an unknown area. Following that was a series of intense cries from Split-metal Sky Spiders, mixed with the angry roars of some creatures with three heads and six arms. Amidst this commotion, a large number of creatures with three heads and six arms in the surrounding passageways were disturbed, swarming toward the tunnel from where the Split-metal Sky Spiders had come. Good opportunity! Taking advantage of this, Song Hao seized the moment and hastened the steps of the Soldier Figurine from the Shadow Clan. The duration of the [Brainwave Remote Control System] is limited, and as it was nearing its end, if Song Hao did not want this exploration to end right here, he had to accelerate his pace. The emergence of a large number of Crack Gold Sky Spiders from another ground passage caused a significant disturbance in the underground world, which also created a perfect opportunity for Song Hao. Running swiftly, the Fourth Rank Soldier Figurine of the Shadow Clan quickly traversed a large stretch of the underground corridor, but as it continued downward, spatial rifts became increasingly dense around, and occasionally, even a tiny spatial crack could be seen. This discovery set off a flood of thoughts in Song Haos mind. It is known that right when he first entered the Secret Realm, he had tested it, and the spatial stability of this Secret Realm world even exceeded that of the Dragon Spine Continent in the current Sixth Level Floating Land, which could rank in the middle tier. What exactly is the reason that made the underground of a Secret Realm with such incredibly stable space so fragile? Despite the many thoughts in his mind, Song Hao did not let the Soldier Figurine of the Shadow Clan stop. Its speed remained extremely fast. At one moment, Song Hao suddenly halted the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurine. Under his brainwave control, the Soldier Figurine of the Shadow Clan started to retreat slowly, and after retreating about twenty meters, it turned its figure, bringing along Song Haos brainwave imprint, and looked towards the large corridor on the right. Unlike other corridors whose destinations were unknown, this large corridor was not long; it extended only a few thousand meters, resembling a large underground stone chamber. In fact, those beings with three heads and six arms were precisely using this place as a dwelling. At this moment, in this large stone chamber, tens of such beings with three heads and six arms were lying prone. Their breathing was thunderous, and even the previous commotion did not awaken them. However, what Song Hao was paying attention to was not those tens of Third Rank Level beings with three heads and six arms, but a hundred-meter-tall White Jade Tree at the innermost part of the stone chamber, which was guarded by those tens of beings. On this White Jade Tree was also hanging a White Jade Fruit, equally crystal-clear and flawless. Outside, in the [Vast] Cruisers Main Control Room, Song Hao described the appearance of the White Jade Tree, asking the semi-automatic ship-borne Intelligent Brain to carefully compare the data in the warships database, but no information was obtained. Clearly, the [Vast]s database did not contain records of a similar plant. Yet even so, Song Hao did not give up and took out the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] again. Although he did not recognize the White Jade Tree, his intuition told him that this thing might not be simple; having so many beings with three heads and six arms guard it so carefully, it might be a special product resource of this Secret Realm. With this thought in mind, he entered the Ruins Market for the second time. In the Market Walking Room, Song Hao carefully described the White Jade Tree, and feeling that it wasnt sufficient, he even took the initiative to draw it on the virtual projection screen. Afterwards, he quietly waited on the side, for Song Chi, who was absorbed in contemplation. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi repeated the appearance of the White Jade Tree, then instructed the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to begin comparing the database. The database on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had been enhanced by the [Dome Sky Brain System], and had all the Song Familys entire data entered into it, plus some information intercepted by Shen Youran from inside the Heavenly King Manor of Northern Sphere, hence the information contained was naturally incomparable to that of [Vast]. Soon, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain provided a response. [Based on the characteristics provided by the Captain, it is estimated to be an extra-rank Secret Realm resource [Time Realm Tree], with a likelihood of 88.8%, and the other 11.2%.] Time Realm Tree? Song Chi was puzzled; he did not seem to have heard of the existence of such a resource in the Song Familys encrypted level database. Indeed, as his memory served him right, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain soon provided the answer: information about this [Time Realm Tree] originated from the part of the data that Shen Youran had intercepted from the Beiqiong Shen Family. Swiftly, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain laid out detailed information about the Time Realm Tree for Song Chi. Chapter 920: 482: Advanced Resource [Time Realm Tree] · Unexpected Arrival Chapter 920: Chapter 482: Advanced Resource [Time Realm Tree] Unexpected Arrival Name: Time Realm Tree Category: Time-related Special Resource Resource Production: According to the Rank of the Time Realm Tree itself, it can bear Time Realm Fruits periodically. Different Ranks of Time Realm Fruits can take effect on beings or Torch Warships of the same Rank. Effect: 1. Upon consuming a Time Realm Fruit, living beings will automatically master the Time Law, and the Comprehension Degree of the Time Law varies with the Rank of the consumed Time Realm Fruit (Fourth Rank Time Realm Fruit 1%, Fifth Rank Time Realm Fruit 5%, Sixth Rank Time Realm Fruit 10%...). 2. Before the promotion of a warship, integrating a Time Realm Fruit of the same Rank in advance. If the subsequent promotion fails, the moment the warship sinks a time reversal effect will automatically trigger. It returns to the point just before sinking while retaining the successful promotion rate of the warship. Note: No matter how the Time Realm Fruit is used, each living being or warship can only be affected once in their lifetime. Note 2: If it is used on a Torch Warship and it promotes successfully in one attempt, the Time Realm Fruit will not be returned, but it is still possible to use another Time Realm Fruit of the next Rank subsequently. Note 3: The lowest Rank of Time Realm Fruit is Fourth Rank, and living beings of Third Rank and below cannot withstand its overwhelming effect; be wary of using it. Having read all the information about this [Time Realm Tree], Song Chis fists clenched tightly in excitement. The effects of this [Time Realm Tree] are incredibly potent, allowing one not only to master the Time Law out of thin air but also to grant Torch Warships a second chance at promotion, essentially giving Torch Warships a second life. Meanwhile, his gaze shifted and looked towards the Sixth Rank Rift Gold Heaven-Spider in the distance, suspecting that the lingering and mysterious threat from it was probably due to this Time Law. Meaning before this, it had likely already consumed a Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]; thinking this, Song Chi instinctively felt some pain. That was a Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]. If it could be given to his familys elder ancestors, it probably wouldnt be long before [Dinghai Dragon Steed] could attempt to challenge a Star-Annihilating Starship, after all, it could endow [Dinghai Dragon Steed] with a second life. Even if it failed, it could attempt a second time, and the success rate would be much higher than an ordinary Fearless Ship challenging a Star-Annihilating Starship. Similarly, this object would also be extremely beneficial to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in the future. Now that Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong has reached the Battleship level, each subsequent promotion will only become more challenging. Having a Time Realm Fruit as insurance would be perfect. Suppressing the rising anger inside, the other party has already consumed it, hence even if he kills it here, its no longer possible to revert the consumed Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]. In comparison, what is more critical now is ensuring that this information does not get leaked. [Time Realm Tree] [Time Realm Fruit], these are high-tier resources, with incredible value. Once the news leaks, not just todays Song Family, but even the Yaohan Liu Family may not be able to cover it. Thinking this, Song Chi scanned the surrounding starry sky, looking at the six-digit numbers of Rift Gold Heaven-Spiders with only coldness in his eyes. ... Ruins Market, Walking Room. This object has too great implications, you do not need to know precisely what it is for now. Your task is to continue investigating to see if theres more of these White Jade Trees in the underground world. Pay attention to the heights of these White Jade Trees, its very important. Hearing the grave tone in Song Chis voice, Song Hao nodded gravely and then headed back into the Secret Realm. Looking at Song Chi, the serious expression on his face lingered. According to the records of Beiqiong Shen Family, a Hundred-meter tall [Time Realm Tree] is precisely a low-level Fourth Rank [Time Realm Tree] which only produces Fourth Rank [Time Realm Fruits]. Song Chi is more concerned about the Fifth and Sixth Rank [Time Realm Trees]. Hopefully, theres a second, or even a third Sixth Rank [Time Realm Tree]! Shaking his head, Song Chi quickly refocused, as this wasnt the time to be sighing over these matters. He soon returned to the external world. Back on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi once again focused his gaze on that Sixth Rank Rift Gold Heaven-Spider in the distance. This time, his eyes were revealing outright murderous intent. Since this Sixth Rank Rift Gold Heaven-Spider had already consumed a Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit], it must be aware of the superb effects of the [Time Realm Fruit]. Just this alone has placed it on Song Chis death list. However, he did not act rashly because Song Chi did not know how many Rift Gold Heaven-Spiders were aware of the [Time Realm Fruit]s existence. To ensure the information does not leak, all Rift Gold Heaven-Spiders in this area must be dealt with, which clearly isnt something Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could achieve alone. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chis eyes slightly narrowed as his mind entirely sank into the Torch Ancestral Aperture. Subsequently, he actively focused his Spiritual Force at the very center of the Torch Ancestral Aperture. Once these Spiritual Forces entirely gathered around the outer layer of the [Dragon Whale Hall] phantom, the Black Ultimate Supreme Oddity-generated Mind Hall was activated. At the same time, far away in the Dragon Spine Continent, tens of thousands of Light-Years away. As gentle chanting emerged from the depths of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain in the Dragon Ridge Ancestral Hall, suddenly a spatial fluctuation resonated within the empty hall, and as one looked up at the lightly trembling chair above, Song Wujiangs eyes suddenly sharpened. Its Little Pool, activating the projection at this time, could it be that something has gone wrong in the Tribulation Spirit Star Domain? With this thought flashing rapidly in his mind, Song Wujiang acted, controlling the Dragon Whale Hall to actively accept the projection request from Song Chis side. Before long, Song Chis projection appeared on the chair that turned from Bronze to Silver after his first seating. Chapter 921: 482: Advanced Resource [Time Realm Tree] · Unexpected Arrival_2 Chapter 921: Chapter 482: Advanced Resource [Time Realm Tree] Unexpected Arrival_2 Little Pool, but... Before Song Wujiang could finish speaking, Song Chi quickly interrupted. Ancestor, the situation is urgent, Ill be brief... Song Chi concisely relayed the news of the [Time Realm Tree]. Decades ago, Song Wujiang would certainly have been full of doubts, but Song Chi had supplemented all the information obtained from Shen Youran into the familys data archive years ago. Therefore, as soon as Song Chi finished speaking, the [Time Realm Tree]s complete information had already appeared on Song Wujiangs Quantum Communication Bracelet. Upon seeing that the [Time Realm Fruit] had the effect of granting a second life to the Torch Warships, even someone of his shrewdness could not conceal the excitement on his face. However, this excitement didnt last long. Over three thousand years of life experience allowed Song Wujiang to quickly recover: Little Pool, do you mean theres a chance that hundreds of thousands of Goldsplitter Sky Spiders could spread the news of this [Time Realm Fruit]? Yes! Hearing Song Chis affirmative response, Song Wujiangs gaze also became extremely determined. Ill set off immediately, you maintain control for now, and dont take any action. All the [Time Realm Trees] in this secret realm must be completely controlled by our Song Family!! After speaking, Song Chi directly canceled the projection. Maintaining a projection consumed substantial resources, and now that the message had been delivered, he naturally wouldnt linger any longer. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, a large secret chamber within the mountain. Clack clack clack! With the sound of giant stones moving, the stone door of the secret chamber opened, and hearing this, the hatch of the [Purple Moon Chant] Fearless Ship, which was resting in the middle of the room, quickly opened, and Song Xingru walked out. Ancestor, whats going on? She was currently at a crucial juncture of breaking through to the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique. If there wasnt a matter of importance, Song Wujiang would never disturb her. Since he appeared now, it surely meant that a significant event had occurred in the family. There has emerged a... Mid-sentence, Song Wujiang paused, glancing over at the curious Song Xingru. Considering her hot-headed temperament and tendency to be unable to hold her tongue, he changed tack: Little Pool has encountered some urgent situations in the Tribulation Spirit Star Domain, and I need to go support him. You are in charge of guarding the Dragon Spine Continent for the time being, and must not allow outsiders in! Little Pool? What exactly? Song Wujiangs expression hardened, and he turned to leave without any intention of answering. Seeing this, Song Xingru quickly summoned back the [Purple Moon Chant], and hurriedly followed Song Wujiang at a brisk pace. Ancestor, what exactly happened? Im not yet familiar with the combat power of Little Pools flagship. Hes bold enough to confront ordinary Fearless Ships, so who could be causing him trouble? As the Space Law circulated, Song Wujiang soared out of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, hastening towards the Zhuifire Plains. Dont concern yourself with these matters; you will be informed in due course. Just guard the Dragon Spine Continent properly! Watching Song Wujiangs figure flicker and rapidly disappear into the skies above Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Song Xingru snorted softly but still recognized the importance of the situation and did not pursue further, instead swiftly heading to the Ancestral Hall. ... A few days later, Tribulation Spirit Star Domain, Evil Spider Star Region. At the entrance of the secret realm, numerous Goldsplitter Sky Spiders of the Second and Third Rank had emerged from the entrance over the past few days. However, it seemed none had obtained the [Time Realm Fruit], causing a hint of scarlet to appear in the eyes of the Sixth Rank Goldsplitter Sky Spider. Subsequently, even more Second and Third Rank Goldsplitter Sky Spiders were sent into the secret realm. Seeing this, Song Chis anxious heart relaxed slightly. From this, it appeared very likely that the Sixth Rank Goldsplitter Sky Spider did not know the specific effect of the [Time Realm Fruit], merely aware that it amplified the Time Law. It didnt know that only the first one consumed is effective, and consuming more thereafter would have no effect whatsoever. Since the other party did not know the specific information about [Time Realm Fruit], the possibility of information about the [Time Realm Tree] and [Time Realm Fruit] being leaked was naturally reduced a bit. One day, a peculiar component aboard Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong suddenly started emitting a string of beeping sounds. Upon a glance, it turned out to be none other than the elder Song Wujiang contacting him with a sub-disk of the [Long-Range Communicator]. After the connection, the first thing Song Chi saw was the serious expression on Song Wujiangs face. Little Chi, Shiyuan and I have arrived, we are now preparing to activate the Spatial Blockade component, can you give us a rough range for the blockade? Tens of thousands of Robber Star Spiders, almost stretching across a large expanse of the starry sky, it was clearly not so simple to cover them all within the range of the Spatial Blockade without fairly precise coordinates. Song Chi turned his head to survey his surroundings several times and examined the radar image displayed by the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] for a good while before finally sending a perfect set of coordinates to Song Wujiang. Alright, but it will take a few minutes to charge, dont be hasty to start! ... Time passed, and a few minutes later, a piercing scream suddenly came from the distance. Turning his head to look, Song Chi saw that Sixth Rank Robber Star Spiders terrifying spider eyes scanning the starry sky above, and the restless screams were emanating from its sharp mouthparts. Have you noticed? Too bad... its too late! As the immense closed space officially formed, right on cue, two spatial fluctuations transmitted from above Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, with [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and [Immovable Ming King] appearing one after the other. No time to delay, lets go all out. Oh, and try not to kill them if possible. Considering we have so many Robber Star Spiders, I brought Tian Shu along. His flagship has already commenced its upgrade mission; we cant waste these spiders! The command was transmitted from Dinghai Dragon Steed, and in the next second, the two Fearless Ships, one Battleship, along with countless Fourth Rank, Fifth Rank, and Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, all began a frenzied battle. While ensuring their own safety, the Song Familys side did not deal any killing blows, generally crippling the Robber Star Spiders and then turning to the others. The chaotic battle lasted for more than a dozen hours, with Song Tianshus flagship ultimately finishing off the task. Nevertheless, Song Wujiang could not bear to kill that Sixth Rank Robber Star Spider and had left it to Song Shiyuan. At the moment, Song Shiyuans flagship only had one Sixth Rank Level dragon. Adding this Robber Star Spider, which also controlled both the Metal and Time Laws, would significantly boost his Combat Power. Even so, with nearly ten Fifth Rank Robber Star Spiders, hundreds of Fourth Rank, and thousands of Second and Third Rank spiders accumulated, in addition to the efforts of Song Tianshu over the past several months, the success rate of the flagships upgrade had already reached 70%. This upgrade success rate was quite considerable, especially since Song Tianshu was already aged over eighteen hundred years. The resources he had accumulated over the past thousand years and the various special upgrade resources he had already acquired, such as Sixth Rank Robber Star Race Primordial Blood, Fifth Rank Blood of the Evil God, and ordinary Dominator Blood, were substantial. Although the success rate of 70% was not low, to be on the safe side, Song Wujiang still advised him not to proceed with the upgrade yet, as there was still more than a month left. He wanted to see if it was possible to obtain a Fourth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] during this time. However, Song Tianshu reacted strongly to this and quickly declined. As he put it, his old bones had already received many benefits from the family after the frontier wars. With resources like the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race Primordial Blood, ordinary Dominator Blood, and Fifth Rank Blood of the Evil God, he already had plenty. A 70% success rate was already high enough to take a chance. As for the Fourth Rank [Time Realm Fruit], such an item should rather be used for the familys new and promising juniors. Upon hearing this and seeing his determined attitude, the three of them did not press further. Everyone understood that even if Song Tianshu successfully upgraded his Battleship this time, the chances of him later challenging for the Dreadnought Captain were almost nonexistent, given his age. Unless, like Song Chi, he had a continuous supply of resources and could whimsically use Deep Water Clam Pearls that lasted for ten thousand years, there might be a slim chance. But obviously, this was impossible. Even Song Chi had yet to cultivate a single Deep Water Clam Pearl, and even if they were produced later, the quantities were bound to be limited and not enough to supply the entire family. As they spoke, a violent spatial fluctuation suddenly transmitted from The Vault of Heaven above, and the space that was sealed by the red barrier components was terrifyingly torn open by a huge crack. With his Double Pupils, Song Chi and Song Wujiang could faintly see the gigantic object hovering outside the crack. This sight caused the expressions of everyone from the Song Family to change dramatically. Chapter 922: 483: Change and the Golden [Star River Oath] Chapter 922: Chapter 483: Change and the Golden [Star River Oath] How could this be? Since the end of the pioneering war, the majority of the High Rank Resource Points have been taken away, and the people of the Xian Qin Heavenly Pillars Ying family have long since left. Without the supervision of the Xian Qin Monitoring Department, who could be so quick to notice something amiss in their own Star Domain? After a brief moment of shock and suspicion, the same question emerged in the hearts of several members of the Song Family. Although Song Chi and Song Wujiang were the first to detect the enormous object outside the spatial rift, it was enshrouded in an extremely strong dark Energy Shield, so they couldnt make out the specific appearance of the ships body. In the magnetic wave group chat, the three members of the Song Family exchanged looks and nodded in unison the next second. Hisss The hatch of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] opened, and the Tri-Eyed Royal Familys Dominator Flagship, which had once made a fleeting appearance on the Robber Star Floating Land, burst out of the hangar. As it emerged completely from the [Dinghai Dragon Steed], the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship began to expand rapidly. Kilometers; Ten of thousands of meters; ... In an instant, it returned to its prime state, spanning over one hundred thousand kilometers in length. Although they were clear on the rule that Torch Warships of the Battleship class and above must not engage in any form of internal strife, this Evil Spider Star Region had already been claimed by the Torch Human Civilization Territory decades ago, but one always fears the unexpected. Moreover, as the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship was summoned, together with the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] that Song Chi had long held in his hand aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the confidence of the four members of the Song Family was visibly bolstered. As the Song Family prepared for the worst, the unknown Star-Annihilating Starship above had already passed through the space rift, revealing its tens of thousands of kilometers long body in full view to the four members of the Song Family. Differently this time, it did not continue to conceal its identity. Song Chi and the others could soon see the fierce armor underneath the ships energy shield, as well as a very familiar Chenxing insignia. Rosetta, its you! The voice of Song Wujiang emanated from the warship. Rosetta Chenxing within the Chenxing Traverse Ship did not pay much attention to the hostility displayed by the Song Family. However, she did show a trace of wariness when she looked at the Tri-Eye Races Dominator Flagship, vastly larger than the Chenxing Traverse Ship, nearby. Although Torch Warships are known for their formidable single combat power, a Dominator Level Flagship from a Star Sea Dominator Level Civilization is no ordinary unit. Considering that she has only been promoted to Annihilation Starship Captain for a short time, and that the components on her warship still lag behind those of veteran captains, its hard to tell the outcome if it were to come to a face-off against this Dominator Flagship. Of course, this was only a comparison of strength. Within the territory of the Torch Human Civilization, bound by rules set forth by the Four Great Super Empires, this comparison was destined to remain just that. Quickly gathering her thoughts, Rosetta Chenxings penetrating gaze turned toward the several warships of the Song Family below. Once the encrypted communication between both parties was established, her indifferent voice transmitted: Song Wujiang, His Majesty means no harm. A transcendental resource like the Time Realm Tree cannot be secured safely by the Song Familys efforts alone. As she spoke, as if to prove her sincerity, The hatch of the Chenxing Traverse Ships Star-Annihilating Warship opened, and shortly after, Song Chi and the others saw nearly a hundred corpses of third and fourth rank Metal Gold Spiders being thrown out. Below were several warships of the Song Family. Hearing the words Time Realm Tree from the other party, the hearts of Song Chi, Song Wujiang, and Song Shiyuan sank to the bottom. Although they had guessed this outcome since the appearance of the other party, hearing it said out loud by the other party still made it difficult to accept. This was the Time Realm Tree, a transcendental resource of the Secret Realm. Just one fourth rank Time Realm Tree could support the inheritance of a fifth rank Clan generation after generation. A sixth rank Time Realm Tree could even act as the foundation of an Immortal Clan, significantly reducing the chances of inheritance disruption. However, after seeing those nearly a hundred Metal Gold Spider corpses, Song Chi and the others exchanged glances. Without speaking, they all understood the implication. Clearly, these nearly a hundred Metal Gold Spiders were the ones that had previously slipped through the net. With their numbers clearly laid out, although they tried their best, they couldnt guarantee that not a single one escaped. And Rosetta Chenxings actions further helped to check for oversights, completely cutting off the possibility of the Time Realm Trees exposure. Considering this, Rosetta Chenxings intentions were quite clear. After pondering for a moment, Song Wujiang spoke: Does His Majesty imply that both our families work together to seal off all news of this Secret Realm, and then divide all the Time Realm Trees within it equally? Song Wujiang spoke very diplomatically and responded quickly. Knowing that the situation was practically concluded, it was useless to wish otherwise. The most important thing now was to secure as many benefits for the Song Family as possible, such as an equal distribution of resources. After all, whether in terms of strength or status, the Song Family was at an absolute disadvantage. The best outcome they could fight for now was an equal share of resources. However, Rosetta was an experienced Fearless Captain who had lived for eight thousand years. In terms of cunning, he was second to none. Equal division? Song Wujiang, given the disparity in strength between our two families, do you think that is reasonable? With that, he paused, and only after two seconds did he continue: Sixty-forty, then. My Chenxing Family takes sixty percent, your Song Family takes forty percent! Chapter 923: 483: Change and the Golden [Star River Oath]_2 Chapter 923: Chapter 483: Change and the Golden [Star River Oath]_2 Upon hearing this, not only Song Chi, but several members of the Song Family present all felt an immense frustration. Song Wujiangs expression turned cold as he said in a chilling voice: Your Majesty Rosetta, this secret realm was discovered by our Song Family. If an even split is not acceptable, then we might as well make this matter public. By then neither of our families will be able to claim it! In the main control room of the Chenxing Traverse Ship, Rosetta Chenxing remained unmoved. Or else, why do you think I demand only sixty percent? As for making it public, lets not use these childs play threats. Do you think the Song Family would really let that happen? Seeing that threats had no effect, Song Wujiang narrowed his eyes and once more said: A sixty-forty split for fourth and fifth rank Time Realm Trees is fine, but the sixth rank Time Realm Trees must be split evenly! His tone was unwaveringly resolute; Song Chi could hear his familys ancestors determination that would brook no further compromise. Song Chi could understand this, and naturally so did Rosetta Chenxing on the other side. However, what Rosetta Chenxing did not see was that, within the private group chat of the Song Family members, Song Wujiang had given Song Chi a covert glance, signaling him secretly. Receiving this signal, Song Chi naturally understood its meaning. Suddenly, within the completely insulated Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, a faint spatial fluctuation brushed through, followed by the stealthy disappearance of Song Chi. A moment later, his figure reappeared, only to stay for an instant, leaving behind an Ethereal Body before vanishing again. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Walking Room. Song Chi took out two Ruins Market Projection Tokens from his person and handed them all over to Song Hao, who had been actively summoned. A captain of the Chenxing Clan who is also a king of a Star-Annihilating Starship has appeared. Theres not much time left for you; explore with all your might. If you discover a White Jade Tree that is a kilometer or even larger, do not hesitate, use this Ruin Market Projection Token immediately! Understood, Uncle Song Chi! Upon receiving Song Chis command, Song Hao immediately returned to the secret realm. Meanwhile, the distribution between the two sides in the outside world had also reached a conclusion; Rosetta Chenxing agreed to Song Wujiangs demand, an even split for the sixth rank Time Realm Trees, and a sixty-forty split for the fourth and fifth rank. Following the end of the distribution, the door of the Chenxing Traverse Ship opened, and immediately after, three thousand Chenxing Clan captains of second and third rank were drawn out. Currently, these Chenxing Clan captains were sealed from their Spectral Energy and would need to wait a day to recover. Seeing this, Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan felt slightly relieved. This meant that Song Chi had one more day of action time. Just as the two were pondering, Rosetta Chenxings voice once again transmitted through the group chat. Song Wujiang, regarding the Time Realm Trees and Time Realm Fruits, simply clearing out all the Gold Splitting Sky Spiders is not enough. I have a Golden Quality contractual component here. With one contract, it can bind five thousand people. After all the members of our families have come out, make them all sign a confidentiality agreement to ensure maximum security! Immediately following, he sent an attribute chart in the group chat. Star River Oath lv70 Quality: Gold Feature: Star River Oath Feature 2: Star Space Maxims Feature 3: The number of people that can be bound per contract is increased by fivefold ... Agreed! After seeing the attribute chart, Song Wujiang did not hesitate. Originally, he was going to have his family members sign a Silver Color confidentiality contract. Now that Rosetta Chenxing could provide a Gold component to further secure the confidentiality, he naturally had no objections. ... Inside the secret realm, under the control of Song Haos Brainwave Imprint, two Soldier Figurines of the Shadow Clan, each accompanied by several dozen figments, charged into two different underground space entrances, further intensifying the chaos of the underground space. Seizing this opportunity, he activated a blue remote deployment component on the warship, and positioned the two Ruins Market Projection Tokens atop it, aiming for the coordinates where the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines were located within the subterranean space. In the subterranean space, accompanied by a wave of spatial fluctuations, the two Ruins Market Projection Tokens appeared out of nowhere next to the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines. Under the control of Song Haos Brainwave Imprint, the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines immediately grasped the two Gold Tokens. However, even though they acted swiftly, the fleeting spatial fluctuations and the brilliance of the Gold still alarmed nearby six-armed living beings. Nonetheless, Song Hao did not concern himself with these and, without any hesitation, controlled the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines to sprint recklessly. About ten minutes later, he recorded the current coordinates of the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurine, and then proactively remotely cancelled the summoning of the Soldier Figurine. The duration of the [Brainwave Remote Control System] had already ended, and subsequent explorations could only wait for the second attempt. As for the two [Ruins Market Projection Tokens], they had already been sent back to the Ruins Market Projection Room by the Soldier Figurine, and now through Song Chis hands, they were returned to Song Hao. What Song Hao needed to do now was to wait for the cooling down of the Brainwave Remote Control System components. During the waiting process, Song Hao and Song Baiyi made contact through a communication device, which had its communication range greatly suppressed in this Secret Realm, and it must be said that it was quite lucky for the two to successfully establish contact. You also saw a White Jade Tree? As the two conversed, Song Hao found out that Song Baiyi had also seen a White Jade Tree and immediately began to inquire eagerly. Baiyi, how tall exactly is the White Jade Tree you saw? Does it have any White Jade Fruits on it? Song Baiyi, who likewise did not understand the [Time Realm Tree], looked surprisingly at Song Hao, who appeared quite excited on the communication screen, but still replied: I didnt pay much attention, but it was at least more than a kilometer... Really a kilometer? Baiyi, you have made a great contribution! Upon hearing the word kilometer, without waiting for Song Baiyi to finish, Song Haos face already revealed an uncontrollable joy. However, at that moment, Song Baiyi added another sentence. But I did not see the White Jade Fruits you mentioned. Song Haos smile paused. No White Jade Fruits... Wait a moment. ... In the Market Walking Room, upon hearing what Song Hao said, Song Chi raised an eyebrow. No fruits? Could it be the kilometer-tall Sixth Rank [Time Realm Tree] previously stripped of its fruits by the Split-Golden Spiders? Muttering to himself, he then turned back around, quickly left the Walking Room, and returned to the outer warship. Upon returning, he was holding a portion of Red Quality top-rank [Immortal Domain Spirit Earth] and a portion of Green Water Spiritual Spring water from the spiritual spring. Take these two items, later when you and Baiyi find the kilometer-tall White Jade Tree, carefully sprinkle this Spirit Earth and Green Water at its roots, then try to transplant the White Jade Tree out and send it into the Ruins Market. After hearing what Song Chi said, Song Haos eyes lit up, clearly not expecting such a maneuver. However, due to his absolute trust in Song Chi, Song Hao did not show any objections and quickly returned to the Secret Realm. Baiyi, its ready, take me directly to that kilometer-tall White Jade Tree! Song Baiyi also harbored doubts in his heart, as he was clueless about the value and information of that [Time Realm Tree] from start to finish. But without asking too many questions, the two cruisers quickly converged and then set off together towards the kilometer-tall White Jade Tree. Two hours later, after a rushed and slow journey, the two warships finally arrived at the destination. Its indeed the kilometer-tall White Jade Tree, we truly made a great achievement, hurry, lets go over there! The two warships slowly approached the White Jade Tree, and Song Baiyi finally asked the question that had been on his mind. Second brother, do you know what this White Jade Tree is? I dont know, Uncle Song Chi said this matter involves a lot, for now its better that we dont know. Why does Uncle Song Chi know of this White Jade Trees existence, did you go out just now? As he had signed a confidentiality agreement, Song Hao naturally couldnt answer. He simply shook his head and said: Dont ask these questions, I have signed a confidentiality agreement with Uncle Song Chi, you will know when the opportunity comes Baiyi, for now, hurry up with the transplantation, the old ancestor from the Chenxing Clan has also arrived, we dont have much time left! ... Whats going on? This thing cant be pulled out at all, dozens of Soldier Figurines and several enslaved Third Rank Robber Star Race members working together are useless! In the Main Control Room of White Day, Song Baiyis eyebrows were tightly furrowed. In the communication projection, Song Hao, who had disappeared for a while, reappeared, and he also took out a token that shone with a golden light. Chapter 924: 484: Racing Against Time · Unexpected Gains Chapter 924: Chapter 484: Racing Against Time Unexpected Gains Spectral Energy was rapidly summoned, circulating within Song Haos body through the Circulation, and when it reached his right arm, Song Hao actively infused it into the gold Token in his palm. Second Brother, you... Song Hao did not hide it, and Song Baiyi, who was watching this scene through the communication projection, had an undulating expression in his eyes. Before he could finish speaking, the Secret Realm Vault of Heaven above the two Warships was already showing intense spatial fluctuations and tremors. Hum hum hum! Just as Song Baiyis expression showed vigilance, Song Haos communication projection spoke softly: Dont worry, its Uncle Song Chi! As soon as he finished speaking, the Vault of Heaven above the Secret Realm was already displaying a massive shadow made of Purple Mist Energy, which did not gather quickly. It took a full ten seconds or more to fully condense into a day-blocking, earth-shielding projection of Purple Mist. At the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, standing high in the sky, Song Chis brow slightly furrowed as he muttered to himself: Such strong repulsion. If it werent for the high position of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Im afraid it would be tough to project the image over! Having said this, he reached out his hand. Simultaneously, within the Secret Realm, above the Vault of Heaven, a human figure emerged from the day-blocking Purple Mist Energy. Raising its hand, it formed a handprint of energy converged from space, light, and Purple Mist, and reached directly towards the kilometers-tall White Jade Tree below. It was visible that the handprint, despite being wrapped in incredibly astonishing energy, weakened visibly to the naked eye with every second that passed, both the handprint itself and the Purple Mist projection above it. The reason for this was due to the unimaginably strong repulsion force of the Secret Realm below, which was also of not low position, coupled with the fact that the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm was now only restored to Fifth Rank and was long-distance projecting across the endless void. All these factors contributed to the current situation and explained why Song Chi was in a hurry to make his move. However, as powerful as the repulsion of the Secret Realm was, it was no match for the Power of Domination carried by the Projection of the Heavenly Ruins Market. The kilometers-tall White Jade Tree was a piece of cake in its presence and was effortlessly uprooted by the triple-energy-gathered handprint. Okay, you two continue at full speed to explore the space beneath the ground. The Chenxing Clan people will probably enter in twenty hours. Make the most of your time! Before the Projection of the Heavenly Ruins Market with the kilometers-tall White Jade Tree slowly dissipated, the voice of Song Chi also transmitted into both the Vast and the White Day. Once the projection had completely dispersed, Song Baiyi turned his gaze to Song Hao. Second Brother, was that really Uncle Song Chi? But just now that... Baiyi, Im not very clear about this matter either. Uncle Song Chi will probably find you to talk separately later. Right now, lets focus on exploring the space underground! Also somewhat dazed, Song Hao interrupted Song Baiyis question and the two Cruisers then hurried back towards the entrance to the underground space they discovered earlier. ... At the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, in the free-to-set-up stall area. With a sweep of Purple Mist Energy, a Sixth Rank Time Realm Tree of kilometer height quietly emerged. Seeing this Time Realm Tree, whose roots still retained great vitality, a smile appeared on Song Chis face. He was pleased not only for obtaining a Sixth Rank Time Realm Tree but also for the ability of the Projection of the Heavenly Ruins Market to bring back other physical objects from afar across the starry sky. Although he had some understanding of this possibility when the Ruins Market Projection Rank first appeared, this was the first time it was confirmed. Now that this was ascertained, it meant that the Market Projection Rank would have more uses in the future, and the benefits it could obtain would be likewise. Suppressing the joy in his heart, he briefly returned to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with the Si Nan Shuo Ben Feature to unload the Proportional Scaling Instrument, then brought it back to the Market, and used it to shrink the Sixth Rank Time Realm Tree another twentyfold before taking it back to the outer world. In the Cultivation Secret Realm, with Song Chis careful operation, the Sixth Rank Time Realm Tree was successfully planted around the Green Water Spiritual Spring. Nourished by the Green Water Spiritual Spring and the Immortal Domain Spirit Soil, it is expected that the fruiting speed of this Time Realm Tree will be much faster than in that unknown Secret Realm. Its a pity that the Time Realm Fruit from the Sixth Rank Time Realm Tree had already been harvested by a Gold Splitting Sky Spider, and it would take a very long time for it to produce a second Sixth Rank Time Realm Fruit. Its just that with the Secret Realm Accelerator Feature, the time would be significantly shortened. ... Time passed quickly, and soon it was the next day. All of you, take note, enter the dense forests in an orderly fashion and search for the whereabouts of the White Jade Spirit Tree. If you encounter a Gold Splitting Sky Spider in the Secret Realm, kill it without mercy! Following the command of Rosetta Chenxing, three thousand members of the Second and Third Rank of the Chenxing Clan entered the Secret Realm one after another. ... In the Secret Realm, the entrances to multiple underground spaces echoed continuously with the intense roar of gunfire. Over the past more than ten hours, several clan members who had successfully rendezvoused with Song Hao and Song Baiyi were taking control of the Flagship to attack, aiming to create as many opportunities as possible for the Soldier Figurines deployed by Song Hao below the ground. This action had been ongoing for more than ten hours, and under the control of Song Haos Brainwave Imprint, the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines had traveled a great distance. The area where the Shadow Clan Soldier Figurines were currently was filled with spatial rifts as thick as a human arm. Judging from the time, the Chenxing Clan people should already be here. Faster!! Chapter 925: 484: Racing Against Time · Unexpected Gains_2 Chapter 925: Chapter 484: Racing Against Time Unexpected Gains_2 In the group chat, Song Baiyi softly reminded everyone with a low voice. Upon hearing this, Song Haos mind sharpened, as if he had made up his mind. Break Limit State, activate! As the Limit-breaking State was activated, his eyes suddenly closed, and the power of his Spiritual Force capable of Twelve Uses with One Mind was completely gathered into the image of the brainwave imprint in his mind. At the same time, the Shadow Soldier Puppets deep in the underground space stopped trying to hide their figures and began to sprint at full speed along the main descending corridor. Under the full concentration of Song Haos Spiritual Force capable of Twelve Uses with One Mind, the Shadow Clan Soldier Puppets dodged the spatial fissures scattered throughout the corridor with almost perfect precision at high speed. Suddenly, a trace of white light appeared at the end of the view in the dark underground corridor. Instinctively, Song Hao believed that if the white light was there, it must be the very center of this underground space, and that all answers must lie there as well. With this thought, he couldnt help but further increase the speed of the Shadow Clan Soldier Puppets, but he quickly realized something was wrong. In this last section of the corridor, there were not only spatial fissures, but also strands of Word Spirit Light that seemed to materialize, which were the original manifestations of the Word Spirit Law. By the time he realized this, Song Hao wanted to slow down the Shadow Clan Soldier Puppets, but it was already too late. The puppet body of the Soldier Figurine had already touched a strand of nearly materialized Light of Word Spirit. d! In the group chat, Song Baiyi, with keen eyes, caught a glimpse of the special mark flashing in Song Haos eyes. It seems like a Buddhist True Words Handprint... Second brother, wake up!!! However, his calls were not needed; the instant the Soul Subduing Stele within the depths of the Ancestral Torch resonated with the Buddhist True Words d, it immediately emitted a blazing red light that dispelled the d Curse Words directly. In the underground space, the Shadow Clan Soldier Puppet continued striding forward, getting closer and closer to the end of the corridor with each step. Finally, at a certain moment, the Shadow Clan Soldier Puppet completely stepped out of the corridor, and the scene at the end of the corridor also emerged before Song Haos eyes. This... this... The moment he saw the so-called answer at the end of the corridor, Song Hao was completely stunned in place. It wasnt until Song Baiyis call came through the group chat that he managed to come back to his senses. Shaking his head and suppressing the incredulous thoughts bubbling up in his heart, Song Hao hesitated no further and directly activated the Ruins Market Projection Rank in the hands of the Shadow Clan Soldier Puppet below the ground. Because right at the deepest center, a White Jade Tree towering over ten thousand meters tall was standing prominently. Song Hao was very clear on the value of this ten-thousand-meter White Jade Tree. The void shifted, and Purple Mist gathered. Compared with the previous time, the arrival of the Ruin Market Projection was much faster. At its core, this was due to the space underground being exceptionally weak. However, what Song Chi was concerned about at the moment was not this point, not even the ten-thousand-meter White Jade Tree at the center of the open area ahead, but rather the ground beneath where the White Jade Tree was rooted. Vast amounts of flesh and blood covered this spacious cylindrical space, and right in the middle of these tissues, there oddly stood a large Buddha head with elongated ears. The reason the word stood is used is that beneath the giant Buddhas neck, countless flesh roots were connected, tightly stitching the ancient Buddhas head to the ground below with densely packed flesh roots. As for the Buddhas golden body, if the guess was correct, it was probably devoured long ago by the will of the Secret Realms source beneath their feet. Seeing this, Song Chi could roughly speculate the sequence of events that occurred in the ancient past. For unknown reasons, a Dominator Level member of the Shakyamuni tribe who had cultivated a Buddha golden body, perished in a world-shocking battle. Because his golden body was too terrifying, his corpse fell into this unknown Secret Realm. The might carried by the fall of the Buddhas corpse in its golden body form was so terrifying that it not only blasted a cylindrical pit of sheer horror on the surface of the Secret Realm but also shattered the spaces far beneath the ground. And due to self-preservation instincts, the will of the Secret Realm, itself of no low position, began to devour the tremendous energy within the Shakyamuni Buddhas golden body to slowly repair the shattered space beneath the ground. After hundreds of thousands of years, the space underground was likely largely repaired, which could never be merely at this extent in the distant past. Speculating to this point, Song Chi wondered who exactly were involved in that world-shocking battle from the past that even a Dominator Level Shakyamuni could fall. One could imagine just how devastating that battle was. However, his increasingly drifting thoughts were soon reeled back in. After all, that was a time long gone by. Whats most important now is the Meter-class Time Realm Tree in front of him. A Meter-class, the Northern Sphere Shen Familys records did not mention the Time Realm Tree of such a height, but Song Chi could guess that this one was likely of the Seventh Rank Level. With this thought, the Shadow Clan figure within the Ruins Market Projection stretched out a hand, directing the Triple Hand Seal condensed from three layers of energy towards the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree. The Hand Seal carrying the Power Of Domination landed on the Meter-class Time Realm Tree, yet to Song Chis displeasure, the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree was more difficult to handle than imagined. Even the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens, with the Power Of Domination, was unable to move it in the slightest. A Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree stood before him, yet he could not take it with him. Song Chi naturally was not willing to give up and tried twice more, but just like before, he was utterly unable to pull the Meter-class Time Realm Tree from the ground. At this moment, the sounds of cannon fire echoed through the corridor behind him. No good, theres no more time... Song Chi knew that it was probably the Chenxing Clans people coming, and in no small number. For a moment, the idea of killing them to silence them even flashed through his mind, but he ultimately dismissed the thought. The Chenxing Clan, with a heritage lasting over seven thousand years and immense underlying strength, might carry certain trump cards. If that were the case, even if the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens intervened, it wasnt necessarily guaranteed that they could eliminate them all, which could instead risk exposing the Ruins Market. With that in mind, he suddenly shifted his gaze, no longer looking towards the trunk of the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree, but instead towards the Seventh Rank Time Realm Fruit hanging upon it. While the Time Realm Tree was immovable, there were no surprises with the Time Realm Fruit. A casual flourish of the Ruins Market Projections Hand Seal easily plucked the Seventh Rank Time Realm Fruit. Behind him, the cannon fire grew louder. Seizing this last chance, Song Chi controlled the Triple Handprints to grasp at a Five Hundred Meter Time Realm Tree to the side. This was a Fifth Rank Time Realm Tree, valuable in its own right, but in fact, across from the center of the underground on the other side, Song Chi had also seen two Thousand Meter-Tall Sixth Rank Time Realm Trees, far more valuable than this Fifth Rank one. But there was no longer enough time. Effortlessly pulling out the Fifth Rank Time Realm Tree, Song Chi distractedly cast a wave of Purple Mist Energy to smooth over the unearthed hole, making sure no abnormalities could be spotted anymore. Only then did he, along with the Seventh Rank Time Realm Fruit and the Fifth Rank Time Realm Tree, disappear from this underground space. Song Hao also wasnt slow. The moment Song Chis projection disappeared, he proactively cancelled the summoning of the Puppet Soldier Figurines. Mere seconds after their departure, hundreds of Torch Warships arrived from the space corridor behind, belonging to the newly-arrived members of the Chenxing Clan. How exactly they managed to so easily find the heart of this underground space was unknown. But following these captains of the Chenxing Clan, warships from the Song Family such as [Vast] and [White Day] were also not few in number. With this turnout, it would be impossible for the Chenxing Clan to monopolize the resources. Up in the markets of the heavens, above The Vault of Heaven. Looking at the Fifth Rank Time Realm Tree quietly placed in the free stall area, along with the lustrous and translucent Seventh Rank Time Realm Fruit, Song Chi heaved a sigh. Although the gains were still alright, he naturally still longed for the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree. Chapter 926: 485: Final Distribution (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival) Chapter 926: Chapter 485: Final Distribution (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival) Time passed, ten days later. In these ten days, family members continuously returned, bringing with them the same message. The entire Secret Realm had been basically explored, and a total of eight Time Realm Trees were discovered, including two of Sixth Rank, two of Fifth Rank, and six of Fourth Rank. (The previous two chapters have some changes; those who subscribed last night can go back and refresh to see.) At the same time, they also gave a detailed account of the discovery of the Buddhas head and flesh and blood tissues. Both families higher-ups showed shocked expressions, and the Song Family was no exception. During these ten days, Song Chi did not take the initiative to say anything. They were facing a Star-Annihilating Warship, and with face-to-face magnetic wave encrypted communication, warship communication components, and the like, there was a risk of interception by the adversary. It would be safest to wait until they returned to Dragon Spine Continent. After a brief moment of astonishment, the two families higher-ups quickly regained their composure, as according to the people below, the Dominator Rank Shi clan who perished in the depths of the Secret Realm had long since lost most of the energy in their flesh and blood, without much value remaining. By comparison, they were evidently more interested in the distribution of the ten Ten Realms Trees. In the end, both families each obtained one Sixth Rank Time Realm Tree, one Fifth Rank Time Realm Tree, and three Fourth Rank Time Realm Trees, as well as an equal number and rank of Time Realm Fruits. Although the distribution was completed, it did not mean that these Time Realm Trees would be individually transplanted back to each familys Secret Realm. The original environment within each Secret Realm is different, it is not a matter of simply transferring a type of Secret Realm resource into another Secret Realm and then being able to guarantee that the resource will continue to grow or recycle there. Without aids like the Top Rank Immortal Domain Spirit Soil and Green Water Spiritual Spring in Song Chis possession, the chances of transplantation failure are quite high. As a result, both families agreed to leave all ten Time Realm Trees within this Secret Realm, and the tasks of guarding the Secret Realm and internal harvesting would be jointly completed by the two families in the future. Furthermore, both families would also contribute Void Crystals of Sixth Rank Level, to provide Secret Realm Acceleration for this Secret Realm as much as possible, allowing all ten Time Realm Trees to produce Time Realm Fruits more swiftly. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Main Control Room, the corners of Song Chis mouth slightly turned upwards. As expected, the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree he had concealed had not been discovered by the Chenxing Clan. After the Market Projection Rank of the Ruin Market was raised another level, he would likely be able to quietly tuck this Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree into his possession. Moreover, looking at the Cultivation Secret Realm, one Sixth Rank, two Fifth Rank, and one Fourth Rank, totaling four Time Realm Trees stood tall around the Green Water Spiritual Spring. Under the effect of the Secret Realm Accelerators Feature, their growth progression had greatly increased. It was just unknown how long it would take to produce the second batch of Time Realm Fruits. The extra Fourth Rank Time Realm Tree was acquired by Song Hao and Song Baiyi by chance and was sent into the Ruins Market together. Thinking of this, Song Chi looked towards a Storage Capsule on the side, inside were one Seventh Rank Time Realm Fruit, two Fifth Rank Time Realm Fruits, and one Fourth Rank Time Realm Fruit. Counting the one Sixth Rank and one Fifth Rank, and three Fourth Rank from the elder ancestor, Song Chi had definitely made a huge profit, all despite having used two Ruins Market Projection Ranks, because all Time Realm Trees could be considered sustainable resources, capable of producing Time Realm Fruits continuously in the future. Several days later, both families dispatched a Fifth Rank Battleship Captain respectively. They would personally station at the entrance of the Secret Realm, and with a Combined Illusion Space, they concealed the entire nearby Star Domain, taking security measures to the extreme. Considering the Time Realm Trees, both families would not allow the slightest mishap to occur. After completing all this, the Second and Third Rank family members from both sides also signed Gold Matter Capsules of confidentiality agreements with Rosetta Chenxing. Having done these, both families then left separately. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Clan Ancestral Hall. To ensure the secrecy of the messages, Song Wujiang successively activated both the Chaos Mist and Starry Sky Projection features of the Dragon Whale Hall. Only after that did he and Song Chi start communicating with Song Shiyuan, who was projected from Robbing Wind Floating Land. Little Pool, give a detailed account of this expeditions findings, and whether there are any secrets left within the Secret Realm, he said. Song Chi did not conceal anything, waving his hand to take out several Time Realm Fruits. The first thing that caught the eyes of both Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan was the Seventh Rank Time Realm Fruit that was clearly extraordinary. This... this Time Realm Fruit seems to surpass the Sixth Rank, could it be... they said. Turning their questioning gazes to Song Chi. Thats right, this is indeed a Seventh Rank Time Realm Fruit! Without waiting for the two visibly exhilarated faces to speak, Song Chi continued: There is a Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree within that Secret Realm. However, it has been firmly stitched together with the spirit flesh of the Shi clan by the will of the Secret Realm and embedded deep in the Earth Core, currently unable to be transplanted. However, I used a Silver Legendary Oddity to conceal it. When the time comes with enough assurance, I will then transplant it out. Moreover, this time I have also preemptively transplanted four Time Realm Trees. After listening to Song Chis words, both Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuans smiles were brimming with joy. However, after the excitement subsided, the three began discussing how to use these several Time Realm Fruits. One Seventh Rank, one Sixth Rank, three Fifth Rank, and four Fourth Rank. These nine Time Realm Fruits represent the potential for nine Torch Warships to gain a second life. If used wisely, the entire familys strength could possibly see a leap in enhancement. Chapter 927: 485: Final Distribution (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival)_2 Chapter 927: Chapter 485: Final Distribution (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival)_2 First and foremost, theres no need to elaborate on the Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]; it must be reserved for the Dinghai Dragon Steed. With this [Time Realm Fruit] as insurance, Song Wujiang could potentially attempt to break through to the Star-Annihilating Warship stage in a few hundred years. The four Fourth Rank [Time Realm Fruits] also go without saying, as there are quite a few individuals with Fourth Rank potential in the family recently, such as Song Ze, Song Bei, Song Yan, and others. On the contrary, the three Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruits] posed a dilemma for Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan, and seeing their faint hesitation, Song Chi felt somewhat puzzled. At this moment, Song Wujiang spoke up: Little Chi, do you urgently need this Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]? Hearing this query, Song Chis puzzlement deepened. As for himself, he naturally wasnt in a hurry to use this Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had just advanced to a Battleship, and to reach the stage of attempting to break through to a Fearless Ship would inevitably take at least a hundred, or even several hundred years. And as for directly consuming it to gain control of the Time Law, the reason he could currently comprehend both the Space and Light Laws simultaneously was due to the existence of his Double Pupils. But the Double Pupils could only maintain the balance of two Laws at a time, and mastering a third Law now would greatly increase the difficulty of his Law Comprehension, not worth the trade-off. However, the crux of the matter wasnt himself. To Song Chis recollection, there were only a few Battleship Captains in the family; Ru Zus Flagship had already advanced, Elder Tian Hao had recently been promoted to Battleship Captain, and the ones who could use this Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] seemed to be limited to Elder Ding Bang alone. By that account, the Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruits] shouldnt be in such short supply. Despite his doubts, Song Chi still shook his head truthfully. Grandson currently has no need for a Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]! Hearing this, the expressions on Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuans faces visibly relaxed a lot. Seemingly noticing the confusion in Song Chis eyes, Song Wujiang thought for a moment and started to explain: Little Chi, in fact, there is another Hidden Pulse in our clan, whose strength surpasses that of Sky and Earth, the two main branches before the pioneering wars, by a large margin. They are crucial for the advancement of the Dragon Spine Continent to Seventh Level Floating Land, yet they have never produced a Fearless Captain, which greatly limits them in the Alien Star Domain. One of these three Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruits] will be reserved for Ding Bang. Since you do not have an immediate need for it, the other two will be prioritized for the Hidden Pulse. Does that sound acceptable to you? Song Chi: ??? Hidden Pulse? He was nearly two hundred years old, but this was the first time he had heard this news. At the same time, he also recalled the evaluation made by the ancestor when he himself was promoted to Battleship Captain. Back then, Song Wujiang had mentioned that he was among the top three in the family in three thousand years. Now that he thought about it, it might be related to this Hidden Pulse. Although many thoughts arose in his heart, Song Chi still nodded quickly, indicating he had no objections. There were two Fifth Rank [Time Realm Trees] in the [Cultivation Secret Realm], and by the time the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was ready to challenge the Fearless Ship, there would likely be several batches of Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruits] already produced. As for the last, Seventh Rank [Time Realm Fruit], both Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan were in complete agreement that Song Chi should arrange it for himself. They both knew that although Song Chi could use [Dominator Projection], each use came at a great cost. Hence, this most valuable item logically should belong to Song Chi. Secondly, the Seventh Rank [Time Realm Fruit] would be used when a Star-Annihilating Starship is upgraded to an Eighth Rank Torch Warship. With the current strength of the Song Family, it is unsure when it will be needed. In contrast, Song Chi, who could freely trade with various Alien Species from Starry Sea Alien Race in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, could more easily use it for himself or trade the Seventh Rank [Time Realm Fruit] away. Song Chi didnt refuse. He indeed coveted this Seventh Rank [Time Realm Fruit]. Although he couldnt consume it directly at the moment or utilize it for warships, its value was evident. Without saying much more, just placing it in a stall in the Ruins Market could probably elevate the markets quality a great deal. After all, this item is highly coveted by all Seventh Tier Creatures of the Starry Sea. A Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit], if directly consumed, could lead one to a Minor Accomplishment in the Time Law. Song Chi was unclear about the effect of this Seventh Rank [Time Realm Fruit], but it was possible for it to bring the Time Law to 20%, 30%, or even Intermediate Achievement, with astounding value. Song Chi estimated that this Seventh Rank [Time Realm Fruit] might not be much weaker than a Metal component of Golden Sanctuary Quality Strategic Component or a strand of Golden Upgrading Fire Source. ... After confirming the allocation of all the [Time Realm Fruits], the three shifted the discussion to the matter of the secret realm information leak. Although the issue originated from the Second Rank clan members who reported it for the first time, in essence, it was the communication aspect of the family that had a problem. Encrypted messages were decoded by someone, which triggered a series of subsequent problems. In the future, we must increase our family budget for communications and encryption. We must continue to strengthen the quantum communication bracelets capability for remote interstellar communications. Additionally, we should prioritize the acquisition of communication components for warships. Despite having multiple encryption measures, there is still a significant risk of information leakage when transmitted through the Torch Network! Hmm! After all the affairs were discussed and settled, Song Shiyuan withdrew his projection. Song Wujiang and his companion never inquired too deeply about the four Time Realm Trees in Song Chis possession from beginning to end. Song Chi also did not mention it explicitly, only stating that he should be able to periodically produce a few ranks of Time Realm Fruits in the future. ... At the foot of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, White Jade Square. Before the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong docked, the Vast and White Day had already been waiting there. As the warships group chat communication link was established, Song Hao and Song Baiyi spoke in succession, each with respect. Uncle Song Chi! Hmm. Song Chi nodded, his gaze sweeping over the two projections before asking: How are you two doing with your law comprehension degree? Song Hao was the first to speak up; he was comprehending the Law of Fire, and his current comprehension degree had reached 0.75%. Following Song Haos words, Song Baiyi also didnt hide anything. Uncle Song Chi, I am comprehending the Space Law, and my current comprehension degree is 0.24%. Song Chi nodded again, then said: You two have performed very well this time. I wont be involved with the familys rewards, but this is my personal reward to you. You can choose one of them. Hao, for you its a silver energy shield, or a Red Upgrade Fire Source. Baiyi, yours is a choice between silver warship armor or five Space Law Fruits. These five Space Law Fruits could increase your comprehension of the Space Law by 0.3% in a short time. Faced with the two choices given by Song Chi, both Song Hao and Song Baiyi were slightly indecisive for a moment. In the end, Song Hao chose the silver energy shield, while Song Baiyi took the five Space Law Fruits. Of course, in addition to these rewards, the two red main cannons that Song Chi had loaned to them were not taken back. Once he reclaimed items like the Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele and the Brainwave Remote Control System, and the top-rank Immortal Domain Spirit Soil from Song Hao, Song Chi commanded the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to rise into the sky and quickly disappeared into the horizon. From onboard the Vast and White Day, Song Hao exchanged glances with Song Baiyi and a smile appeared on both their faces. Lets go. Weve stayed on Dragon Spine Continent for so long; its time to venture out and see the world. The family is currently in urgent need of manpower everywhere, and we cannot slack off. With that, the two cruisers also ascended into the sky, heading towards the familys mid-range Teleportation Star Gate not far from Dragon Spine Continent. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Manor. With his business here concluded, Song Chi was about to embark on his journey to search for the suspected other Time Chess piece, a strange object. With the time he had before departure, he naturally wanted to spend it with his family. However, to his surprise, his niece Song Ting had been busy with something lately, and according to his parents, she hadnt been seen for many days. Song Chi smiled and shook his head, not too worried as the girl was already an experienced cruiser captain. Perhaps before long, she would be making a push for the Zhulu Warship and was no longer the sheltered flower she once was, naturally having her own matters to attend to. Moreover, since the Shadow Medal and the cross-star space conversion binding had been arranged, if there truly was danger, the niece would surely summon the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong for assistance. Chapter 928: 486: Neutron Star Remains Concept and Silver Disk River System Chapter 928: Chapter 486: Neutron Star Remains Concept and Silver Disk River System Heavenly Disk Galaxy, Yaohan Star Domain. As the central star domain of the Yaohan Kingdom and the star domain controlled by the Liu Familys Royal Family, the Yaohan Star Domain is only fifty thousand light-years in diameter, yet it continuously ranks as the wealthiest in the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy. Theres no way around it; as the center of the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy, the Yaohan Star Domain not only possesses one of the galaxys only two Seventh Level life-type Floating Lands but also is the richest area in terms of resources in the entire galaxy, additionally having a large long-distance Teleportation Star Gate to the adjoining river systems. All these are the crucial reasons for the prosperity of Yaohan Star Domain. ... Today, a warship exceeding fourteen thousand meters in length entered the domain of Yaohan Star Domain. After being inspected by the Yaohan Defense Fleet, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong successfully entered the Yaohan Star Domain. [Chenxing Kingdom] people? Identity checks out. Let them pass! In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chi piloted the warship and rushed towards the central direction of the Yaohan Star Domain. Since coming out of Dragon Spine Continent, several months had passed, and it was only because of the operation of the two jump components of the warship that Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong arrived so quickly in the Yaohan Star Domain. Theres no way around it; the light point coordinates displayed on the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component were more than a million light-years from Dragon Spine Continent, and according to the general star charts of the surrounding Heavenly Disk Galaxy provided by the Song Family, Song Chi realized that the suspected [Time Chess] component was not within the Heavenly Disk Galaxy but located in the adjacent Silver Disk River System. And the fastest way to get to that Silver Disk River System was through the large long-distance Teleportation Star Gate at the very center of this Yaohan Star Domain, hence he rushed non-stop to this Yaohan Star Domain. The large long-distance Teleportation Star Gate is located right at the center of the Yaohan Star Domain, more precisely right above the Seventh Level life-type Floating Land of Yaohan. When Song Chi arrived, his luck was not good. The next round of interstellar long-distance teleportation had just passed, and the next trip to the Silver Disk River System was already scheduled for half a month later. Helplessly, Song Chi could only pilot the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to descend onto the below Yaohan Floating Land. With half a months time, rather than waiting idly, it seemed better to explore the leading Floating Land of the River System whose diameter had long exceeded ten thousand light-years. Even if its not as rich in various goods compared to Robber Star Floating Land due to geographical location, since its still a capital of the River System, it also gathers merchant groups and financial groups from other river systems, so naturally theres no shortage of good things. The area of Yaohan Floating Land open to the public is not large, merely occupying 1% of the entire Floating Land, but compared to a Floating Land upwards of ten thousand light-years in diameter, this area is already enormous. Song Chi chose, not another place, but Silver Disc City, which was jointly constructed by several major Silver Disk River System financial groups. Disembarking from the warship, Song Chi rushed into this astonishingly large city, which was considerably larger than the Dragon Spine City Song Family had in Robber Star Floating Land, with more foot traffic and significantly more shops. To this, Song Chi was not surprised; he had heard that the financial groups that jointly bought this plot were ancient financial groups with inheritances spanning over ten thousand years, each of which had an Ultimate Dreadnought stationed. In terms of power, the Song Family, now having a Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, might not be weaker than them, but in terms of underpinnings, they were still lacking somewhat. Even though, in the previous pioneering wars, the Song Family had enriched its foundations many times over by plundering assets from the Robber Star Race. But Song Chi estimated that their current foundation was perhaps equivalent to a Gate Power of five thousand years; adding that hidden pulse might increase a lot, reaching six thousand, seven thousand years Gate Power level would not be difficult, but to break through ten thousand years of foundational depth directly was still impossible. Shaking his head, Song Chi didnt dwell on these thoughts much and walked into a reasonably sized shop, starting to look around for the things he wanted. Its undeniable, deserving of being a shop established by a ten thousand years financial group, in just a few minutes, Song Chi saw quite a few interesting items. At this moment, he stopped, pointing at a red component and said to the maid beside him: How much for this red Secondary Cannon? What he was interested in was a red group-attack Secondary Cannon, named [Bursting Particle Cannon]. Bursting Particle Cannon lv0 Quality: Red Feature: High-speed particle radiation Feature 2: Secondary Cannon Might increased by 80% Feature 3: Penetration effect doubled Consumption: 8 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 18.4 No need for Buffer and Charge Upgrade Requirement: 20 strings of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 2000 Spectral Energy Points {High-energy Particle Radiation: The high-energy particles fired by the secondary cannon carry intense radiation effects, which further spread after the burst, causing continuous damage to units near the explosion.} Although there was already a [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon] group-attack secondary cannon on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, one could never have too many group-attack secondary cannons. Moreover, although the [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon] had evolved several times and now reached Orange Quality, for the now Fifth Rank Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, this Quality was still not sufficient. As for the subsequent evolution using the Sixth Rank [Silver Apple]? First of all, the production speed of Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] is very slow, and the key point is that the previous rounds of production would not likely include the [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon]; there are not a few top-rank Orange Components on the warship currently, and at least these need to evolve before it could possibly be the turn of [Electromagnetic Ray Cannon]. Before that, acquiring this [Bursting Particle Cannon] is necessary. Chapter 929: 486: Neutron Star Remains Concept and Silver Disk River System_2 Chapter 929: Chapter 486: Neutron Star Remains Concept and Silver Disk River System_2 However, the most crucial aspect was that after the ascension to a Battleship, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong gained four additional slots for Secondary Cannons, and Song Chi naturally intended to fill them up as much as possible. My lord, the price for this [Bursting Particle Cannon] is 800 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin, or 50 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin! In the end, Song Chi naturally acquired it with Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. Over the next few days, Song Chi continuously toured the various shops within Silver Disc City, occasionally purchasing some rare resources such as Titanium Crystal, Black Hole Dense Stone, etc., although all in limited quantities. Today, marking his tenth day staying in Silver Disc City, Song Chi was still wandering around the city just like the previous days. However, up until the afternoon, there still hadnt been any significant findings. Just as he was preparing to return to the Torch Hotel, his eyes unexpectedly swept over a stall in the corner of the street. Hmm? With a soft sound of curiosity, Song Chi walked over. As he drew closer, he quickly confirmed his speculations. Indeed, it is a small piece of Neutron Star Remains... The reason it was referred to as a small piece, rather than a portion, was that it was only a palm-sized fragment of a Neutron Star; nowhere near a complete portion of remains and certainly ineffective for the Neutron Star Core Armor component. However, the reason Song Chi still approached this stall was because he thought of the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk component. If it could track another Time Chess component, or even the ethereal Time Chess Board, then could it use this fragment of Neutron Star to trace the location of the complete remains? The moment this idea emerged in his mind, it filled his entire heart with a terrifying speed, impossible to dispel. Given that it was a no-cost venture, Song Chi was naturally willing to give it a try. After acquiring the piece of Neutron Star Fragment with one strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi quickly returned to the hotel where he was staying and headed straight to the Warship Summoning Room located in the hotels underground. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Main Control Room, Song Chi actively undid the binding of Time Chess with the Si NanChasing Origin feature, and instead placed the Neutron Star Fragment on it. After completing the binding, he quickly turned his gaze to the component board. However, the outcome was not favorable. No points of light appeared on the board of the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk. But the issue was that, even though he did not achieve the desired result, Song Chi still did not give up. In the following days, he visited every corner of Silver Disc City and successfully purchased four pieces of Neutron Star Fragments from various small stalls. The reason for doing so was quite simple. Although the first Neutron Star Fragment did not track any related light point markers, it did not mean that it could not be tracked. In contrast, if it were truly untraceable, the initial binding would have been impossible. Since the binding was completed, it meant that it was capable of tracking. It was just that the entire remains of that previous Neutron Star Fragment were not within the one billion light-year tracking radius of the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk. Torch Hotel underground, Warship Summoning Room. Inside Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi successfully completed the binding of the second Neutron Star Fragment with the Si NanChasing Origin feature, but still with no response. The third one, no response. Until the fourth one, at the moment Song Chi completed the binding with the Si NanChasing Origin feature, a golden point of light suddenly emerged on the board of the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk component. Success, this is the location of the entire remains that correlate with this piece of Neutron Star Fragment! Looking at the point of light, which was only tens of thousands of light-years away from Yaohan Floating Land, Song Chi was filled with surprise; he did not forget to choose to immediately set off. He had set up a Spatial Anchor Point in a concealed location outside the Yaohan Floating Land, and now, with nearly three days left until the next Teleportation Star Gate to the Silver Disk River System, if all went well, he might still catch this round of teleportation. Having made his decision, he didnt dally and immediately set off aboard Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With the help of two orange Jump Devices, his speed of travel was extremely fast. Two days later, after several consecutive jumps, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong successfully arrived at the coordinates shown by the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk. This was an asteroid belt of no small size. Although the number of asteroids was astonishing and there were countless fragments, fortunately, the coordinates shown by the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk were accurate enough. Under the intensive search of nearly a hundred Puppet Soldier Figurines and hundreds of enslaved Robber Star Race members, the point of light was successfully found. Thats right, its a piece of Neutron Star Remnant! Inside Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the Neutron Star Core Armor had successfully integrated that piece of Neutron Star Remnant, and now the evolution progress had reached (2/10). Although still a long way off, it was at least steadily getting closer to the goal. Seeing this scene, it would be a lie to say he wasnt pleased. After all, this not only meant that the Neutron Star Core Armor was one step closer to the Golden Sanctuary, but it also indicated that using the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk to track various special resources was equally feasible. With this, many things could be tried. Not just Neutron Star Remnants, but also Black Hole Dense Stones, Sand of Time, and even strategic level resources like Titanium Crystals. If one could truly track the location of a Titanium Crystal Vein from which it was formed, Song Chi couldnt dare to imagine the possibilities. Thinking it, Song Chi promptly took out several types of resources, including Titanium Crystals, Black Hole Dense Stones, Sand of Time, and so on. Dozens of seconds later, he chuckled and shook his head. Indeed, he had expected too much. Not even able to bind those resources, let alone track their origins. Based on this, Song Chi compared the previous Neutron Star Fragment with several other resources, and he quickly spotted a difference. The Neutron Star Fragment itself was a part of the Neutron Star Remains, having broken off from them, unlike Titanium Crystals and others. They were whole in themselves; their own origin was themselves, so how could one track their source? If one had to track the origins, it would only be possible if a Black Hole Dense Stone were forcibly split into two pieces, then using one of those pieces to track the source, which might lead to the location of the other piece. Having figured these out, Song Chi quickly retracted Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and the next second, he vanished into thin air within the asteroid belt. In the outer space around Yaohan Floating Land, within a small Fragment Belt, Song Chi appeared covered in Fifth Rank Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor and a Sixth Rank Plasma Shield. Dozens of seconds later, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, shrouded in a dark Energy Shield, burst out from the Fragment Belt, heading straight for the major long-distance Teleportation Star Gate. The characteristic black and white Light Shields of the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield were too distinctive, and coupled with the fact that the Dragon Spine Song Familys Song Chi had shattered the Sixth Rank Fearless Ships Mythical Mech Projection with a single hit through Robber Star Floating Land, his fame had spread throughout the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxy. Thus, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Song Chi had long since proactively used the Thousand Changes Feature of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon to alter the appearance of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Without any incidents along the way, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong successfully caught up with the transmission also destined for the Silver Disk River System. Having purchased a transmission ticket half a month in advance, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong didnt meet any obstructions. After waiting for about another half-hour, when the transmission time officially arrived, the fearfully large long-distance Teleportation Star Gate suddenly activated. Woo woo woo! A strong sense of weightlessness enveloped the more than one hundred thousand Starships. As a Battleship Captain whose Guidance Technique had reached Fifth Rank, Song Chi naturally didnt react as excessively as others, quickly readjusting after a brief discomfort. When the intense spatial fluctuations subsided, one could see that in this instant, they had already been transported to an entirely different galaxy. Scanning the surroundings, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong rushed out of the Stargate Base Station, and Song Chi quickly spotted the imposing continent located below the brand-new major long-distance Stargate Base Station. Just like the Yaohan Kingdom, the Silver Disk Kingdom of the Silver Disk River System had also placed the Stargate Base Station above the central Floating Land of the galaxy. After a cursory glance, Song Chi already had a rough assessment in his mind. The Floating Land below had a greater diameter than Yaohan Floating Land by a substantial margin, and in terms of heritage, the Silver Disk Floating Land was clearly a cut above. Chapter 930: 487: The Silver Disk Kingdom and the Chaotic Abyss Chapter 930: Chapter 487: The Silver Disk Kingdom and the Chaotic Abyss Silver Disk River System, spanning a diameter of about 1.2 million light-years, developed earlier than the Sky Plate River System, is currently dominated by the Silver Disk Kingdom, which governs five duchies and several dozen ordinary kingdoms. The Silver Disk Kingdom currently possesses five great Immortal Powers, with the strongest force being the Silver Disk Royal Family Tuoba Clan. The Tuoba Clan has been developing the Silver Disk Kingdom for more than 30,000 years, and now the Tuoba Royal Family owns two Star-Annihilating Starships, with just the publicly known Ultimate Dreadnought Captains amounting to five, commanding nearly 200,000 light-years of Star Domains, rightfully the overlord of the entire Silver Disk River System. Silver Disk Floating Land, a Seventh Level life type Floating Land exclusively under the control of the Tuoba Royal Family, but for the prosperity of both the Floating Land and the Silver Disk Star Domain, the Tuoba Royal Family still allotted a significant public area on the Floating Land. ... Silver Disk Mall, located right at the center of the Floating Lands public area, is a fortress fully constructed and managed by the Tuoba Royal Family Commerce. It is also the most prosperous one among all the public areas on the Silver Disk Floating Land, without equal. In the central area of the mall, the Silver Plate Commerce building, Song Chi, who came because of its fame, is currently touring the third floor of the commerce chamber, receiving information about the Silver Disk River System from a book he holds, {Complete Analysis of the Silver Disk River System}. Along the way, Song Chi reached the Star Chart selling zone. [High Precision Star Chart of the Silver Disk Star DomainFirewood Calendar 30th Convention Year 619 Revised Version]{Price: 1 strand of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin} [High Precision Star Chart of the Central Five Star Domains of Silver DiskFirewood Calendar 30th Convention Year 618 Revised Version]{Price: 5 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin} [High Precision Star Chart of the Entire Silver Disk River SystemFirewood Calendar 30th Convention Year 620 Revised Version]{Price: 1 strand of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin} ... Adding this [High Precision Star Chart of the Entire Silver Disk River System], so together its 1 strand of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin + 1 strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin, correct? Pointing to the [High Precision Star Chart of the Entire Silver Disk River SystemFirewood Calendar 30th Convention Year 620 Revised Version], Song Chi inquired to the commerce chamber salesperson by his side. The svelte female clerk smiled impeccably and nodded gently. Yes, my lord! Can you confirm whether this complete Silver Disk River System star chart has been revised this year in which month? According to the records, the oldest Divine Shenxia Dynasty within the Torch Human Civilization was officially founded 324,620 years ago, which is also recognized as the inaugural year of the Torch Calendar. Right now, it is the year 30th Convention 620. (One Convention = 10,800 years) However, now its the end of the year 620, and although this star chart is revised in the year 620, there is still a significant difference between the beginning and the end of the year, so naturally, its necessary to ask clearly. Replying to my lord, this star chart was revised in July of the year 620, which was two months ago. Song Chi nodded, did not inquire about anything else, and directly took out the corresponding Floating Land Origin from the Ancestral Torch, purchasing both the star chart and the complete analysis. ... After doing these things, Song Chi visited the fourth and fifth floors one after another, and finally acquired a red Secondary Cannon with True Armor Piercing attributes [Golden Armor-piercing Cannon]. With this, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong only had two more Secondary Cannon slots left to fill. But besides this, Song Chi naturally did not overlook the small vendors in the town, visiting each one in turn. Now that he was aware of a new and efficient method of searching for Neutron Star Remains, he naturally was not stingy with the sporadic time of ten days to half a month, and the results did not disappoint him. In the period, he had once again tracked down the coordinates of a piece of Neutron Star Remains and spent more than a month running over a hundred thousand light-years to successfully acquire it. With this, he only needed to acquire seven more pieces of Neutron Star Remains, and the [Neutron Star Core Armor] would be officially evolved into Golden Armor. In reality, the value of Neutron Star Remains is not high; otherwise, Song Chi could not possibly have obtained them so easily, since their locations are also not in exceedingly remote Star Domains. They would have likely been discovered by other Torch Captains before; however, because their value is considered trivial, no one paid attention. Otherwise, if they were collected into a familys Secret Vault by some Gate Power, Song Chi would have faced much more trouble trying to acquire them. Silver Disc Hotel, on the ground floor lobby. Having just processed his check out at the front desk, Song Chi turned around and walked towards the hotel entrance. However, the sharp hearing granted by his five Life Sublimation cycles allowed him to overhear the low conversation between two Third Rank Torch Captains in a corner of the building. Have you heard? On the Torch LAN, some rich tycoon has topped a task; as long as someone can remove the Alien Energy from a particular resource in his possession, they may choose any one of the many rewards he is offering. You saw that task too? No idea which familys core member it is; the first item is 20,000 Titanium Crystals, tsk tsk! What about Titanium Crystals? I also saw a strand of Red Upgrade Fire Source, and another reward is one piece of Red Energy Shield and one piece of Red Armor each. ... Hearing this news, although Song Chis steps did not stop, a hint of interest arose in his heart. He had no need for the Red Upgrade Fire Source, Red Energy Shield, and Armor, but he was quite interested in those 20,000 Titanium Crystals. In recent months, he had refined several Memory Fragments of Chasing Fate Immortal, extracting a few Dominant True Spirits from them. However, he did not have enough Titanium Crystals on hand to continue enhancing multiple components to lv70. If he could secure those 20,000 Titanium Crystals, it would alleviate his urgent need. As for clearing Alien Energy? The CompassShuo Ben feature of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] seems to be just the solution for this issue. Chapter 931: 487: Silver Disk Kingdom and the Chaotic Abyss_2 Chapter 931: Chapter 487: Silver Disk Kingdom and the Chaotic Abyss_2 The Sounan Shuos Feature original attributes meant it disassembled items, separating them into their initial forms, thus allowing any mixed-in alien energy to potentially be separated as well. Thinking of this, after leaving the hotel, Song Chi immediately summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Once the transformed Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong entered the clouds of the Silver Disk Floating Land, Song Chi logged into the Torch LAN of the floating land. The journey through the Starry Sea is arduous and long. The fire of civilization will never extinguish. After the familiar login scene, he successfully logged into the LAN and soon saw the pinned task mentioned by the two Cruiser Captains earlier. [High Reward for Separating Alien Energy!!!] {Task Description: I have a batch of high-rank resources that have been accidentally mixed with alien energy. I would like to cleanse or separate this energy. Friends with the corresponding components are welcome to try.} {Task Reward: If you successfully separate all the alien energy, you can choose one of the following rewards.} {1: Twenty thousand Titanium Crystals 2: One thread of Red Upgrade Fire Source 3: One piece each of Red Warship Armor and Energy Shield ... 8: 14kg Sand of Time} After reading the contents of the pinned task, besides the twenty thousand Titanium Crystals, there was another reward that surprised Song Chi. 14kg Sand of Time, this is definitely enough to enhance the Pusuo Time Realm Component to seventh rank. Despite the surprise, Song Chi did not rush to reply under the task post, but instead logged out of the Torch Network. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, after logging out from the Torch Network, Song Chi walked to the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component. The security of the Torch Network is commonly regarded as insufficient. Once information is posted there, people with higher permissions can follow the account to find the linked Torch Warships name. Although the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already changed its appearance using the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component and temporarily changed its name, this is in the Silver Disk Floating Land, the first Floating Land of a kingdom with over thirty thousand years of history. He needed to be extremely cautious, especially when planning to display the capabilities of the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisks Golden Sanctuary Component. With the Titanium Crystals I have on hand, I can only enhance one component to seventh rank, let it be the Mirage Transformation Pearl! Muttering to himself, Song Chi made his decision. Inside the warship, a silver light flashed ten times consecutively. Finally, consuming one Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin + one portion of the Dominant True Spirit, the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component was successfully enhanced to lv70. After reaching seventh rank, the properties of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon component went through another qualitative leap. Whether its Mirage Shadow or Thousand Changes, the concealment effect was greatly enhanced, and its priority was significantly raised. After completing this, Song Chi logged back into the Torch LAN. I have a special component that might work, where shall we meet? Just after sending the comment under the post, a response from the other party had already come. There are already many captains, all about a hundred thousand kilometers east of the Silver Disk Mall in the Luoh River Valley. If convenient, you can come directly. Luoh River Valley. After scanning the area on the radar map to the side, Song Chi saw that dozens of Zhulu Warships and Battleships had gathered there, and he nodded in agreement. A few minutes later, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong landed in the Luoh River Valley. Seeing the dark Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong landing, the two awaiting Zhulu Warships approached. May I ask if this is the Eastern Kunlun Battleship? Song Chi nodded in response, and then was led by the two Zhulu Warships into a silver castle located in the middle of the valley. Two Zhulu Warships serving as the escort, what a grand entrance. However, we havent determined who controls Luoh River Valley, and its too difficult to ascertain their identity... The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong landed in the exceedingly large central square of the Silver Castle, and before that, the vast square had already accommodated dozens of warships. Among them, Zhulu Warships were the most numerous, nearly thirty in total, followed by four battleships, and more than ten cruisers. Sir, please wait a moment longer; if its your turn, we will notify you personally. ... Almost half an hour passed, the number of warships on the square gradually decreased, and the testing was still underway. Apparently, the alien energy was not easy to clear; all the warships that had tried previously had failed. At the top floor of the Silver Castles main building, a figure stood quietly in front of a transparent isolation window, watching the ongoing experiment on the square. Behind the well-built figure, an elder with a deep, abyss-like aura bowed as he spoke: Madam, that is the chaotic energy left by the Flame Demon Sovereign of the 168th level of the Abyss. The chance of these people clearing it is too low! Hearing this, the figure at the isolation window made no movements but softly said: We still have to try, this batch of resources involves a critical component on my flagship. Even the slightest chance should not be overlooked, as getting more Abyss Origin Crystals will be incredibly difficult... ... In a corner of the square, Song Chi in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong received the notification; it was his turn. The engines of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong activated, slowly pushing the warship towards the center of the square. In the center of the square, a Fearless Ship, a hundred thousand meters-class, quietly docked, which from Song Chis earlier observation, was unmistakably a member of the force behind the Silver Castle. The high-rank resources mixed with alien energy were on this Fearless Ship. As the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong approached, a Sixth Rank Level, Ten-winged Angel emerged from the Fearless Ship. When this Ten-winged Angel came close to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi, with his Double Pupils activated, caught sight of the crystal stone held in its hand. However, what made Song Chi somber was that under the ultimate analytical power of Double Pupils, he clearly saw the tumultuous and terrifyingly fluctuating flame energy inside the crystal stone. Is this... the Power of Chaos? As Song Chi himself enslaved a One-Eyed Giant Fiend and an Abyss Demon, he did not have a clear knowledge of this special crystal stone, but he was quite familiar with the potent flame energy inside it. In his perception, only the Power of Chaos from the Abyss could be so rampant and brutal. He also compared the energy inside the One-Eyed Giant Fiend and the Abyss Demon, ultimately confirming his belief that it was indeed chaotic flame energy. Without saying much, he opened the hangar door and let the Flame Giant retrieve the special crystal from the hands of the Ten-winged Angel. Afterward, he promptly closed the hangar door, completely isolating the inside of the warship from the outside. What he needed to use next was the Golden Component of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], which must not be seen by outsiders. Cautiously placing the crystal near the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] Component, Song Chi immediately activated the CompassShuo Ben Feature. With the activation of this Feature, golden light sparkled within the warship, and under Song Chis substantial Double Pupil reflection, he caught glimpses of the CompassShuo Ben Features effect on the crystal stone. A stream of faint golden light burst out from [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], which upon entering the crystal began rigorously expelling the tumultuous chaotic flame energy within. The process was slow; the chaotic fire attribute energy was too overbearing, and had the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] Component not already been enhanced to level 70, this separation process would certainly have ended in failure. As time passed, [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] did not disappoint Song Chi, and it eventually succeeded in separating the aggressive fire attribute energy from the special crystal. Eventually, the crystal split into two parts; apart from the crystal itself, there was an additional streak of brutal flame energy. Not much later, the well-built woman in the Silver Castle received the successful separation news. Was it really successful? Chapter 932: 488: Success Chapter 932: Chapter 488: Success Song Chi was unaware of the changes that had taken place in the nearby Silver Castle in such a short period of time; he only knew that there was a noticeable disturbance among the surrounding crowd when he successfully sent off the crystal stone, which had returned to its most primitive form. He didnt pay much attention to these disturbances. With the concealment provided by the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] component enhanced to lv70, he believed that these people would not be able to detect the true information of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Inside the warship, his gaze fell on the Flame Giant behind him. Are you saying, this strand of Chaotic Fire of extremely high rank is of great benefit to you? After successfully completing the separation, he returned only the crystal stone, claiming to have completely eradicated the separated Chaotic Fire, when in reality, he had secretly kept it for himself. After all, the flame of such a high rank contained immensely strong flame energy and was certainly valuable. To Song Chis surprise, the Flame Giant suddenly leaned in close, displaying a strong desire for this chaotic energy. For Song Chi, this was not an issue; after all, it was an extra benefit he had acquired. Since it was useful to the Flame Giant, he was willing to give it to him. But not now. The other party did not have just one of these crystal stones but a batch, and separating them all would take some time. When the Ten-winged Angel stepped out from the Fearless Ship once more, Song Chi quickly received a rather unfriendly message. Because the number of crystal stones was considerable, he wanted to separate them in bulk. Even though the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk Feature was enhanced to lv70, with a cooldown time of 60 hours, if he were to separate them one by one, it would delay him indefinitely. However, the problem lay there: the stones were of such high value that the other party was not at ease handing them over in bulk to Song Chi, hence they proposed a conditiontemporary Spatial Blockade, which would prevent Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong from fleeing with the money via tactics such as Flash Escape or Jump. Naturally, Song Chi could not allow that. If a Spatial Blockade was enforced, should the other side harbor other thoughts later on, wouldnt Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong end up trapped like a turtle in a jar? Eventually, after multiple negotiations, an agreement was reached where Song Chi put up several Silver Oddities including the [Silver Dragon Spear] as collateral. The items would be returned to their respective owners once the separation was completed. With the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk Feature of [Heavenly Destiny Compass], which could affect numerous items of the same kind, it took him only three rounds, less than seven days, to successfully complete the separation after receiving hundreds of special crystal resources aboard the warship. Once all the reverted crystal stones were sent back to the other party, and the [Silver Dragon Spear] amongst a few other Silver Oddities were reclaimed by Song Chi, the mission was deemed complete. When choosing his reward, Song Chi inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong paused for a moment, before tentatively asking: May I take half as Titanium Crystals and half as Sand of Time? Resources like Sand of Time were truly rare, and Song Chi did not want to miss the opportunity now that he had encountered it. As for Titanium Crystals, they were also urgently needed by Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The warship in front, Fearless Ship, did not immediately reply to his request, and after a minute or so, they finally responded. Um... They actively sent a communication request to Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi furrowed his brow. Truth be told, he did not want to accept the communication, as it posed a risk of exposure. However, considering that the situation stemmed from his somewhat unreasonable request, he eventually accepted the communication. Of course, before connecting, he first donned the synthetic skin mask made from Insect Queen Purple Crystal Skin he had crafted a long time ago. He then put on the Fifth Rank Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor that covers the entire face. After these precautions, he proceeded to accept the communication. The second after the communication link established, Song Chis eyes, hidden behind two layers of Defence, slightly brightened. The projection that appeared in the communication channel was stunningly a woman with a face so delicate it could be deemed perfect. However, this was just based on an instinct to appreciate, and he was not completely captivated by her. Almost imperceptible at the bottom of his eyes, the shadow of Double Pupils flickered and vanished, then Song Chi turned around entirely. He took the initiative to speak: I am sincerely sorry for the subsequent issues that have arisen because of me, and I apologize for that. However, if possible, I still stand by my previous request, or alternatively, purchasing it with High Rank Floating Land Origin is also acceptable. The woman opposite did not speak in response to his words, but a hint of surprise seemed to flicker in the depths of her eyes. Just as Song Chi was about to speak again, she finally said: Its not an excessive request, of course, you can! This sudden change, including the casual tone, filled Song Chi with a trace of doubt. Nevertheless, he quickly said: Thank you! The other side acted quickly; it wasnt long before 10,000 Titanium Crystals and 7kg of Sand of Time were delivered to Song Chi. Seeing the matter come to an end, Song Chi prepared to take the initiative to say goodbye. But the woman in the communication channel spoke first. How about we exchange communication details? Theres no hidden agenda; my side might need resources that require special components for cleansing in the future, and it would be convenient to contact each other then. Inside Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi fell into Silence. His instinct was to refuse; a communication could potentially have reverse tracking capabilities, couldnt it? Chapter 933: 488: Success_2 Chapter 933: Chapter 488: Success_2 So, after pondering for a moment, he tactfully replied: The quality of the communication components on my flagship is average, with a maximum communication range of no more than 100,000 light-years, and I am not from the Silver Disk River System, so... He had tried his best to be as diplomatic as possible, and he was confident that the other party would understand. However, the womans response made the corners of his mouth twitch slightly under his double-layered mask. This is simple, my... the communication components on my flagship can cover a range of over ten million light-years, furthermore... As she spoke, her voice paused for a few seconds before she continued, this time sending over an attribute chart proactively. Chaos Interaction Ring lv70 Quality: Gold Feature: Super Long-Distance Chaotic Communication Feature 2: Triple Encryption for Communications Feature 3: Chaotic Communication Stream Feature 4: Extra +1 Communication Opportunity for Child Ring Feature 5: Doubling the Number of Separable Child Rings Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Expend 50,000 Spectral Energy Points to separate one interaction child ring, current number of separable child rings 3 (5/8). ... {Super Long-Distance Chaotic Communication: The interaction ring and child rings can freely communicate with each other, each communication session can last for 30 minutes, the child ring can be used twice (1+1), with the current maximum communication range of ten million light-years.} {Triple Encryption for Communications: The communication between interaction rings is highly encrypted, making it extremely difficult for a third party to intercept and decode the information.} {Chaotic Communication Stream: The communication between interaction rings has a strong chaotic attribute, making it difficult to be blocked by spatial blockades, shielding, Forbidden Magic Domains, and other methods.} ... Song Chi looked at the woman across from him with surprise; this was a Golden Holy Domain Communication Component, and she just directly revealed all its attributes to him. One must know that the specific attributes and features of a component are its most important aspects and should not be casually revealed to outsiders, as it could easily allow enemies to find countermeasures. Song Chi took another glance at her, then withdrew his gaze. Without hesitation this time, he nodded and agreed. The intent of the other party was very clear; the communication child ring had no other function, it was just a communication tool. In fact, she was also clearly informing Song Chi that she had no other ulterior motives, but just wanted to leave a way for future communication. Thus, with the other party going to such lengths, naturally Song Chi could no longer refuse, Taking the child ring that was passed to him, he did not stay any longer, piloting the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to soar into the sky. It wasnt until the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong disappeared into the horizon of the Silver Disk Floating Land that two figures before and behind the isolation window on the top of the Silver Castle finally withdrew their gazes. Madam, is it necessary to go to such lengths? The importance of the [Chaos Interaction Ring] is not trivial, to just like this... Before the elder behind her could finish speaking, the voluptuous woman raised her hand to interrupt. I have my own judgment on this, theres no need to say more. Since the Chaos Source Crystal has cleared the alien energy, lets start enhancing that component! ... Outside of the Silver Disk Floating Land, as the speeding Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong broke through the Floating Land Shield, the next second the orange Jump Component atop the warship was activated, and after the spatial fluctuations passed, the warship vanished into the starry sky. Having stayed at the Silver Disk Floating Land for a month, Song Chi hadnt forgotten the purpose of his visit to the Silver Disk River System, and it was time to search for what could be the second part of the [Time Chess] Component. After arriving in the Silver Disk River System, the light dot displayed on the terrain of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] Component was no more than 300,000 light-years away, and as long as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong continuously traveled, it wouldnt be long before reaching the destination. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi grasped a Storage Capsule containing ten thousand Titanium Crystals, as his gaze began to survey the various components of the battleship. Ten thousand Titanium Crystals, plus three Dominant True Spirits, and plenty of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origins, were enough for him to enhance three components to the Seventh Rank. After deliberating for a moment, the first component to be enhanced was confirmed. [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] This golden engine component, although still able to meet the energy supply needs of the warship, would face a tighter energy supply as two more components were to be enhanced to the Seventh Rank. Moreover, the current lv69 [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine], with its attached Spectral Energy Pool of only 2.45 million points, was no longer sufficient given the multiple high-rank components on the battleship. After all, just to activate a feature of the silver components enhanced to the Seventh Rank, it would consume two to three hundred thousand Spectral Energy Points each time. Gold or even black components were more exaggerated, and if multiple high-quality components were used simultaneously, the Spectral Energy Pool would experience an energy shortage. Golden light swept over, successfully enhancing the Golden Sanctuary Engine from lv69 to lv70. Although its only a one-level difference, as the enhancement was completed, the components attributes have undergone a qualitative transformation. Not to mention the significant improvement in Energy Supply Efficiency, just the Spectral Energy Pool alone has been boosted from 2.45 million to 5 million points. Song Chi was naturally very satisfied, as in the future, even if all the Seventh Rank components on the battleship were to activate their features simultaneously, this capacity of the Spectral Energy Pool would most likely be able to withstand it. Following the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine], Song Chis gaze unsurprisingly fell on the [Purusa Zen Seal] component. As the first golden Sanctuary Component on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, its effects are the most frequently used component on the warship. It had not been enhanced before due to the lack of resources, but now that he has the Sand of Time and enough Titanium Crystals, it was naturally time to enhance it. Ten flashes of golden light later, the [Purusa Zen Seal] was successfully enhanced to lv70. Purusa Zen Seal lv70 Quality: Gold ... Feature 4: Time Resistance +8200 Effect: When the equipped warship is affected by external Time Laws during attack, it will autonomously weaken 65% of its might. ... {Zen Seal: External Time Stop: Consumes 400,000 Spectral Energy Points, casts on units within a range of one million km, pausing the time around them, lasting 8s, Cooldown Time 120 hours.} {Pusuo Time Realm: Slow: Consumes 700,000 Spectral Energy Points, with the equipped warship as the center, forms a time barrier with a diameter of ten million km, within which time in its entirety will slow down by ten times, including the actions, reactions, thought processes, and energy transfer of living beings (Note: The warship releasing the barrier is not affected), lasting 50 minutes, Cooldown Time 2 years.} Its fair to say, the change in this attribute is extremely exaggerated, not to mention its resistance to Time attributes, but just the diameter of the effects of the two features Zen Seal: External Time Stop and Pusuo Time Realm have both received a terrifying enhancement. Additionally, the duration of the Pusuo Time Realm feature now reached 50 minutes, almost an hour. With such a long time, plus the tenfold reduction in time, its already sufficient to accomplish a lot. The most critical point is the reduction in its Cooldown Time. After reaching lv70, along with the partial reduction effect from the [Time Chess] Component, its Cooldown Time has been reduced to only 2 years. If you add one instance of the Zen Seal: Inner Speed effect, it will directly drop to within five months. This also means that in the future, Song Chi will no longer need to worry too much about using the Pusuo Time Realm feature. Less than a five-month period is not too long, comprehending the laws will pass by. After the [Purusa Zen Seal], Song Chis gaze shifted again. The target for enhancing the third component was a bit more difficult to choose because several black and gold components on the battleship were either already enhanced or lacking the necessary resources for enhancement, and he didnt feel any urgency to enhance the other silver components at this time. Thinking it over, he decided to store away the final portion of the Dominant True Spirit for later use. Since there were no components in urgent need of enhancement, it was better to save it for now, so when any tough problem arises later, it might be used for targeted enhancement. After carefully storing his resources, Song Chi handed over the control of the battleship to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain and left an Ethereal Body on the battleship. Then, he turned around and entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Chapter 936: 490: Take Action Chapter 936: Chapter 490: Take Action Seeing the fluctuating expressions of the two people on the other side of the battleships communication projection, Song Chi thought for a moment, and added another sentence. You should know who exactly is targeting the Pan Family, right? As long as the other party doesnt have a Fearless Ship at their command, I can step in and negotiate on your behalf! Upon hearing this, the two people in the communication projection glanced at each other, a fleeting glint of light in their eyes. This matter is not something we two can decide directly, well need to discuss it with the other members of the family. Could we trouble you to wait for a little while? By their tone, Song Chi knew that although the Pan Family was currently targeted by external forces, it was obvious that the clan was not limited to just these two Zhulu Warship Captains, and neither did they intend to allow Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to enter the Floating Land. To this, Song Chi understood and did not mind. Although the battleship was restricted from taking any action within the Torch Human Civilization Territory, its deterrent power was nonetheless evident. Moreover, the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster stretched for a billion light-years, and the number of Torch Ship Captains extended beyond a trillion? With such a staggering number, even with the Four Great Empires deterrent power, could there really have been no instances of Battleship Captains breaking the rules over the past thirty thousand years? He nodded lightly, indicating his agreement. Upon receiving his sign, the two Zhulu Warships quickly turned around and descended to convene a family council. At the center of the Floating Land, within the ancestral fortress of the Pan Household, in the grand council hall. This is the situation, what do you think? After detailing the matter regarding the Eastern Kunlun, the current Family Head of Pan Household scanned the eight figures seated below from the head of the hall. Including himself, there were a total of nine people; these nine individuals also constituted all of the current Zhulu Warship Captains of the Pan Household. Compared to the eighteen Zhulu Warship Captains and two Battleship Captains at the peak of their familys glory fifteen hundred years ago, the current Pan Household had truly declined far too much. After hearing everything, the several Zhulu Warship Captains in the great hall exchanged thoughts for a while before their eyes unanimously turned towards the cool-tempered woman sitting at the front on the right. The woman, named Pan Ying, was a direct descendant from two generations above, and although she was not yet seven hundred years old, both her Guidance Technique and her flagship had reached the peak of the Fourth Rank, making her the sole peak Zhulu Warship Captain of the family. In addition, the Time Chess component that triggered this affair was on board her flagship. As the person the Pan Family strongly supported, the final decision on this matter actually rested with Pan Ying. Facing the collective gaze of the family members converging on her, Pan Yings expression remained indifferent, showing no change, but a subtle color of conflict flickered in the depths of her eyes. She was very familiar with her own flagship; although it had already reached the limits of a Zhulu Warship, with her age set in stone, the chances of advancing to a Battleship were not great, even with the full support of the Clan Eldersshe would need at least another hundred years of consolidation. But the difficulty lay precisely here; with the current foundation of the Pan Family, giving her that much time was already very challenging. The Pan Family had indeed reached the pinnacle of greatness at one time, but ever since the last Battleship Captain fell in the Alien Star Domain fifteen hundred years ago, the strength of the Pan Household has been continuously diminishing. True, Battleship Captains were not allowed to actively participate in struggles, but a family that controlled vast territories would definitely not survive without the presence of a Battleship Captain. Because the very existence of a Battleship Captain represents a strategic deterrence; even if they cannot personally intervene, the networks and influence that surround them are incomparable to Zhulu Warship Captains. This also explains why, over the last fifteen hundred years, the territories under the Pan Households control were gradually encroached upon, and now only this Fifth Level Life Floating Land remained, and even this land was on the brink of collapse. The covetous stares from outside the Floating Land have been ever-present, and if a breakthrough cannot be found, its feared that it wouldnt be long before the Pan Family would be swallowed whole, without even bones remaining. With these thoughts, Pan Yings cool eyes suddenly steadied; she had made a decision. She stood up and nodded towards the Family Head and the Clan Elders seated at the head of the hall. Family Head, Clan Elders, I wish to speak with that person myself! Little Ying, you... Before the Family Head of Pan could say anything more, strands of green and mysterious aura had already appeared around Pan Yings body, enveloped by the Law of Wind at minor accomplishment, she vanished from the ancestral fortress like a breeze. Outside the Floating Land Shield, Song Chi, standing in the Battleship Main Control Room, watched closely as the faint green Zhulu Warship approached from within the Floating Land Shield. The Zhulu Warship was 3,500 meters long, and its warship foundation was clearly excellent, but this wasnt where Song Chis interest lay. His gaze swept over the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk component to make sure that the dot displayed on it corresponded to this Zhulu Warship. In other words, the second Time Chess component was indeed installed on this Zhulu Warship. Minutes later, the faint green Zhulu Warship had already reached the highest point within the Floating Land Shield and without any delay, it sent a communication request to the Eastern Kunlun. Once the communication was connected, both parties quickly saw each others projection. Song Chi remained calm, unaffected. Even though Pan Ying also had a beauty above the average, and her innate aloofness could make her stand out in the crowdby comparison, she was still a notch below the one from the Silver Disk Floating Land that Song Chi had encountered earlier. So, have you reached a conclusion we can discuss? Chapter 937: 490: Take Action_2 Chapter 937: Chapter 490: Take Action_2 Song Chi took the initiative to speak. Pan Yings expression didnt change, but she still replied indifferently: The [Time Chess] is with me, but I dont need you to negotiate with the [An Nan Consortium]! Oh? Then what are your conditions? For the next year, you will join me in the Alien Star Domain to hunt Alien Races of Fifth Rank and even Sixth Rank! Song Chi raised his eyebrows, his tone somewhat mocking: Are you trying to start a Warship Promotion Task? As for hunting Sixth Rank Aliens, arent you overestimating me a bit? Pan Ying explained seriously and indifferently to his teasing: Overestimating? No, I dont think so. Details? Leaving aside the fact that your vessel is over fourteen thousand kilometers long, just the ability to accurately locate the [Time Chess] component is enough to explain everything. The [Time Chess] is a Silver Component, and there are only two possibilities for its precise location: one is the [Time Chessboard], and the other is other High Rank tracking devices. No need to elaborate on the [Time Chessboard]; the Golden Sanctuary Quality of that component probably wouldnt be able to hold it, and for other High Rank tracking devices to precisely track a Silver Component, it would at least have to be a Golden Sanctuary Component! At this point, Pan Ying paused, her gaze shifting to Song Chi. But Song Chi just shook his head. Even if I had a Golden Sanctuary Quality tracking component in my hand, so what? Are you saying that with just a piece of golden tracking component, which doesnt provide any combat power bonus, I could easily hunt down Sixth Rank Aliens? Pan Yings eyes flickered, and then she continued: You said it yourself before, as long as there is no force with a Fearless Ship, you can negotiate in person, which means that even an Ultimate Battleship wouldnt pose much of a threat to you. Clap clap! Song Chi couldnt control the smile on his face and gently clapped his hands. Not bad, very sharp mind. I agree, for the next year, I will fully assist you in hunting High Rank Aliens, but your Pan Family must prepare the coordinates of the High Rank Alien Civilization; I will not handle that. Rest assured on that account! Then lets not delay any longer, lets set off right away! Seeing that the other party agreed, Song Chi was even more straightforward. In his view, since it was an entire year, the sooner they started, the sooner it would end. Pan Ying paused for a moment, her gaze drifting down to the Floating Land surface. Even though she did not say it directly, her meaning was quite clear. Song Chi waved his hand. Thats simple... Having said that, the Warships hangar door opened, and a Sixth Rank Robber Star Race entity, which rapidly grew to the height of a hundred thousand meters, emerged from the Warship. Under the remote control of the Abyss Demon within the Warship, the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race entity stood silently outside the Floating Land Shield, like a Door Guardian. Anyone who wanted to attack the Fifth Level Floating Land below would have to think twice about their own abilities. Lets go! After releasing the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, Song Chi called out to Pan Ying, who was still inside the Floating Land Shield. The reason for releasing the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race was that, after the grand opening war of the Yaohan Kingdom, slaves of the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race were not uncommon. This would neither expose Song Chis identity nor effectively deter those prying eyes outside the Floating Land. Upon seeing the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race, a look of astonishment became apparent in Pan Yings cool eyes. A Sixth Rank Enslaved Species was rare in any force. Being able to summon a Sixth Rank entity at will was also sufficient to prove the extraordinary status and strength of Song Chi. Once she recollected herself, she had no more hesitation. Under the watchful eyes of a few other Lu Ships from the Pan Family, she dashed out of the Floating Land Shield. Of course, following her was a Transfer Warship from the Pan Family, as they needed someone to show the way to the Star Domain they were headed to. Meanwhile, several Warships that had been spying in the outer space of the Floating Land became restless and revealed themselves from their hidden state. Pan Ying was the most likely candidate in the Pan Family to make a push for a Battleship, which was no secret. Her forming an agreement with an unknown Battleship likely indicated a pursuit of promoting to a Battleship; naturally, they could not just watch this happen. When she approached the Eastern Kunlun, the leader sent a communication request to Song Chi. Song Chi did not refuse; he was rather curious to see what the other party intended to do. Currently, just like when conversing with the people from the Pan Family, Song Chis face is covered by the Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor of Fifth Rank, making it impossible for the other party to discern his true appearance. Sir, the Pan Family has a significant grievance with our An Nan Consortium, may I ask if you could give us some face? Afterward, our An Nan Consortium will certainly send a Battleship Captain with gifts to express our thanks in person. The other party spoke with due respect, but the tone was noticeably emphasized when mentioning the Battleship Captain, conveying an obvious meaning. They, the An Nan Consortium, likewise have Battleships at their disposal, you should weigh your options carefully, respected sir. Song Chi remained utterly unmoved. He had already gained a certain understanding of the An Nan Consortium through Pan Ying. This was a joint consortium established almost five thousand years ago, wielding a certain influence in the southern part of the Silver Disk River System. Its said that currently the consortium possesses more than three Battleships, including one Ultimate Battleship. Although they cant compare with those millennium-old consortiums and merchant associations in the central Five Great Star Domains, their power is still quite considerable. But what does that have to do with him? What he wanted was merely the second component of the Time Chess, he didnt care about the rest. Moreover, with the current combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, it was fearless against ordinary Fearless Ships, so whats an Ultimate Battleship to him? However, despite his disinterest, the other party didnt think the same way. Just as Song Chi asked Pan Ying to activate the warships integration device, preparing for a targeted deployment to the Alien Star Domain, a violent spatial fluctuation emerged in the distant starry sky. A second later, a Battleship with a length of eleven thousand kilometers emerged from the void. Seeing this Battleship arrive, the several Zhulu Warships previously lurking in front of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong rapidly approached at the highest speed. Weve seen the Second Director! ... Seeing that a Battleship from the An Nan Consortium had arrived, Pan Ying, in the light pale blue Warship from behind, revealed a flash of panic in her eyes, which was quickly replaced by anger. Song Chi clearly captured this scene and softly stated: Its fine, I will handle it! With that said, the two Battleships simultaneously rushed towards each other. Only when they were tens of thousands of meters apart did they each come to a stop. In the first instance of connection to the Battleships group chat, Song Chi and the middle-aged man opposite to him locked eyes for dozens of seconds. Perhaps wary of the terrifying length of fourteen thousand kilometers of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, it was the other party who spoke first in the end. Sir, this is a grudge between my An Nan Consortium and the Pan Family. Are you intending to back up the Pan Family? Song Chi shook his head. I have no interest in your grudge, but I have reached an agreement with the Pan Family before. Only one year, after one year you may do as you please, but not during this coming year! He spoke casually, yet his words carried an absolute assertiveness. As a result, it was destined that the two parties could not come to an agreement. And indeed, it was so. Upon hearing his words, a clear gloom appeared on the middle-aged mans face. One year, this was obviously the time the Pan Family had fought for Pan Yings attempt to assault the Battleship rank. Concerning a Fifth Level life-form Floating Land, how could the An Nan Consortium accept this? If the assault on the Battleship rank failed, it wouldnt be a big issue, but if it succeeded, it would be difficult for them to lay eyes on this Fifth Level life-form Floating Land in the future. With this thought, the middle-aged man was already slowly releasing his own Spectral Energy, and his eleven thousand kilometer-long Flagship also began to emit a shocking Fifth Order pressure. Feeling this, Song Chis gaze turned cold as well. His Comprehension Degree of Space Law, which had already exceeded 55%, surged out, forming a pressure that far exceeded that of the opponent and scattered in all directions. Buzz buzz buzz! Under the convergence of this vast Space Law, a Returning Ruins Light beam longer than ten thousand meters took shape, locking onto the opposite Battleship as its target. In an instant, a sense of extreme threat seeded itself in the heart of the middle-aged man. And it was only at this moment, that Song Chis voice sounded again. By the looks of it, do you want to have a go with me? Or are you intending to challenge the rules set by the Four Great Empires? Chapter 938: 492: Starry Sky Behemoth [Long-Finned Void Whale] Chapter 938: Chapter 492: Starry Sky Behemoth [Long-Finned Void Whale] Hearing the slightly mocking tone in Song Chis words, the middle-aged mans expression grew even darker, but that was it. Even if he were given ten more guts, he wouldnt dare to really make a move. The rules set by the Four Great Super Empires of Torch Humanity, how could their constraining power be ordinary? Seeing the other party silent, it was Song Chi who took the initiative to make a suggestion. It seems you dont dare to make a move directly, how about we take a trip to the nearest Stellar Battlefield? As soon as these words were spoken, the projection of the middle-aged man in the communication channel subconsciously shifted his gaze away from meeting Song Chis. Though he didnt speak, it was clear that he was showing a subtle intention to back down. To this, Song Chi was not surprised. The Stellar Battlefield, as the name implies, was where the major River System Communities under the Torch Human Civilization Territory were established in their respective Star Domains for High Rank Warship battles. Just think about it, how many Torch Ship Captains are there in the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster that spans a billion light-years? Although there is one in a million to be a Battleship Captain, given the huge base number of the entire Torch Humanity, the quantity is still not small. In this case, conflicts are inevitable. Based on this, the Four Great Super Empires of Torch Humanity ordered that a Stellar Battlefield must be set up in a desolate Star Domain every 100,000 light-years across all the River Systems they govern. It is also stipulated that Torch Ship Captains of Battleships and above can freely settle their grievances in this Stellar Battlefield. In fact, this is also an act beneficial to the people. Otherwise, once Torch Warships of Battleships and above really start fighting, with their frightening Combat Power, a slight carelessness could affect the nearby Life Floating Land. By then, the death toll would not just be tens or hundreds, but millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions. In any civilization, such a scenario must be eradicated. Population base, this is the foundation for many civilizations to be powerful. Take the Torch Human Civilization for example, with the premise that Torch Warships can freely explore the Starry Sea, the number of ordinary Torch Ship Captains is the guarantee for the continuous replenishment of high-end Combat Power for the civilization. Starry Sea exploration, encounters in Alien Territories, Star Domain colonization, these are the foundations for the rapid development of Torch Human Civilization. In this way, if the population of Torch Citizens were to be greatly reduced, the impact on the entire Torch Humanity civilization would be enormous. ... Though the Stellar Battlefield is common knowledge, obviously, under the casual tone of Song Chi and the terrifying 14,000-kilometer length of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the An Nan Consortiums Battleship Captain chose to back down. Song Chi also did not intend to offend the other party too much. The endless Space Law that was emanating from around the warship instantly dissipated like a tide, and even the already formed Returning Ruins Light also vanished into nothingness. Speaking of absolute control over the space secret technique Return Ruins Slash, its actually related to Song Chis own Spatial Law Comprehension Degree. Before becoming a Battleship Captain, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had just surpassed 45%. After his Guidance Technique breakthrough to Fifth Rank and due to the sublimation of the essence of life, there was a brief period of increased Comprehension for laws. Although far from the comprehensive enhancement when breaking through from Third Rank to Fourth Rank, but under the multiple boosts of Double Pupils, Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Enlightenment Meditation MatFake, including the enhancement provided by the Dragon Whale Hall, and even the last comprehension of the Shaking Light Chaos Stele, this allowed him to raise his Comprehension Degree to 55% over the following ten years. 55% Spatial Law Comprehension Degree is not just an ordinary figure. Its worth noting that it is the Spatial Law, which, compared to other Starry Sea Laws, is probably comparable to 70% Law Major Achievement. Precisely because of his not insignificant Spatial Law control, he was able to handle the space secret technique Return Ruins Slash with such ease. Compared to the Spatial Law, his Law of Light has also made certain progress. Although not yet breaking through Intermediate Achievement, it is only one step away, reaching 39.88%. However, Song Chi himself was not satisfied. Although he primarily cultivated Spatial Law, the Law of Light should not lag too far behind. At the very least, it needs to keep up with the pace of ordinary Fifth Rank living beings. Collecting his thoughts, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong also began to slowly turn its hull. As for the middle-aged man from the An Nan Consortium who had been behind him, he had not spoken from beginning to end. It was not only the terrifying length of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong but also the extreme threat brought by the Returning Ruins Light just now that was an important factor in his decision. This also meant that this standoff had officially ended in this peculiar manner. After Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong returned near the two warships of the Pan Family, the three warships activated the Alien Star Domain deployment together. After the charge was complete, all three disappeared from their original location. Far off in the starry sky, seeing this scene, several Zhulu Warship Captains who were previously responsible for spying looked at each other, and in the end, could only turn their gaze towards the second director in the center. The middle-aged man, whose face could hardly remain composed, did not say much, only leaving the others a message. This matter needs to be discussed back at the headquarters of the Trading Association. You continue to monitor here, and someone will notify you of the subsequent outcomes. Yes! Although somewhat puzzled in their hearts, the four Zhulu Warship Captains had to hastily agree. ... Alien Star Domain, the pitch-black starry sky. One large and one small, two warships are racing at full speed, indeed its the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Pan Yings Ship. The first Alien Star Domain coordinates provided by the Pan Family belong to a Star Domain controlled by a Fifth Level civilization. This Fifth Level civilization is a technology-oriented civilization, which also results in more than a dozen units of their rank being Fifth Level within the civilization. However, there are no Fifth Level Floating Lands within the civilizations territory, only two Fourth Level Peak life-bearing Floating Lands. Chapter 939: 492: Starry Sky Behemoth [Long-Finned Void Whale]_2 Chapter 939: Chapter 492: Starry Sky Behemoth [Long-Finned Void Whale]_2 This also made Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong unperturbed about taking action, after all, if there had been a Fifth Level Floating Land Shield dependent on Fifth Level Floating Land, Song Chi would still have a big headache. But, Peak of the Fourth Level? That was much easier. What was more convenient was that perhaps because the Chenyu Civilization had not experienced threats from other civilizations for too long, when they arrived outside of the civilization core of Chenyu Civilization, Chenyu Floating Land, the five Chenyu Warships of Fifth Rank gathered there, four of which were not within the range of the Floating Land Shield of the Peak of the Fourth Level, were all docked outside the Floating Land in the starport. Get ready to strike! In the starry space not far from this starport, Song Chis voice came from the two warships hidden in the void. Upon hearing this, Pan Yings cool expression showed traces of tension and unease, her gaze occasionally darting towards the nearby Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Although she had repeatedly expressed her faith in the combat power of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, after all, it was just speculation, and now that real action was being taken, she inevitably couldnt help but worry at the bottom of her heart. The Warship Promotion Task had already been initiated, and if the combat power of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was not as strong as she believed, then the likelihood of a successful promotion this time would drastically decrease. The next second, upon seeing the forty-two Sword Light Phantasms, each exceeding 50,000 meters in length, emerging from the bow of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the tension in Pan Yings eyes instantly dissipated, turning into a full reassurance. The group attack feature Taiyi Quantum Sword Array of [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] is renowned for a reason. Even though it hadnt been activated yet, Pan Ying could already feel the terrifying destructive power from these forty-two giant Sword Light Phantasms. If Song Chi knew what she was thinking at the moment, he would likely just laugh without commenting. Because the Taiyi Quantum Sword Array that had been activated this time was merely its weakest form. First of all, this [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] was at lv69, not yet enhanced to the Seventh Rank. Secondly, neither Black Hole: Collapse nor Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion features had been activated. If all were activated, Song Chi was afraid that the Chenyu Warships would be completely reduced to wreckage. Humming! The terrifying Sword Light Phantasms initiated and forty-two vacuum rifts followed closely thereafter. In fact, at the very moment the Sword Light Phantasms completely burst forth, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already been completely exposed in the starry sky. However, it was already too late; the four Fifth Rank Chenyu Warships in the distant starport had no time to react as the forty-two Sword Light Phantasms had already traversed several hundred thousand kilometers to their proximity. Boom! In the midst of violent explosions, the starport built by the Chenyu Civilization was almost instantly turned into ruins. The four Fifth Rank Chenyu Warships just managed to maintain their basic Particle Shields, thus spared from being directly destroyed. However, even so, three of the Chenyu Warships soon lost their combat capability. Only the one parked far enough from the center area hit by the Taiyi Quantum Sword Array retained some combat capacity, but soon followed the same fate as the others under the second activation of Song Chis True Immortal Quantum Sword Light. After completing these, Song Chis gaze turned towards Pan Ying. Pan Ying nodded, her reaction not slow, and all ship cannons within the light blue warship activated simultaneously, pouring countless fires towards the four Chenyu Warships that had lost their combat ability in the distance. It was evident that the firepower of Pan Yings Ship was strong, and through the analysis of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, it is very likely that its Super Main Cannon was a Silver Component, and both Main Cannons were of Red Quality and had quite high Enhancement Levels. A mere several minutes later, all the Chenyu Civilization warships that remained in the starport were destroyed. After cleaning up the battleground, Pan Yings gaze returned to the projection of Song Chi in the communication channel, and just in these ten plus minutes, there was a fundamental change in the expression at the depths of her eyes. If before it was a mix of five parts worry and five parts anticipation, now it had changed to full respect. To disable four Fifth Rank Chenyu Warships in one strike, these means which Pan Ying would have found unbelievable before, seemed like merely a casual flick in Song Chis hands. Song Chi, not sure if he hadnt noticed or simply didnt care, shifted his gaze and directly looked towards the nearby Peak of the Fourth Level Floating Land. The commotion at this starport was so significant that it naturally could not have gone unnoticed by Chenyu Floating Land; fleets numbering in tens of thousands had already taken off one after another, hovering within the Floating Land Shield ready for battle. Facing this situation, Pan Ying looked towards Song Chi, seemingly inquiring about his thoughts. Song Chis response was straightforward: the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong burst into action, propelling the warship towards the Floating Land ahead. Faced with the actions of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the decision of the Chenyu Civilization was to retaliate with their ship cannons. The last of the Fifth Rank Chenyu Warships was seen charging its Sky-based Particle Cannon at full speed. The moment its high-energy particle beam erupted, the energy shield surrounding the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong also burst into violent ripples, the brilliance of the shield dimming by more than half in an instant. However, the reality was far from this. In the main control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, a cold smirk emerged in Song Chis eyes. The might of this high-energy particle beam was indeed not weak, but in reality, the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] equipped on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was not damaged at all; it had only eroded the [Wings of Royal Authority] components Holy Light Shield. And even then, it had only been slightly more than half eroded; a second strike would be required to completely wear it down to actually touch the energy shield of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong itself. But would Song Chi give them that opportunity? [Sky-breaking Spike][Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon][Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits][Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannon] Multiple components activated simultaneously at this moment. Showcasing the Sky-breaking Light triggered by the [Sky-breaking Spike] tearing a tiny fissure in the Floating Land Shield, followed closely by several ship cannon attacks features. Just like that, a considerably accessible entrance and exit passage was successfully created on the Fourth Level Peak Floating Land Shield, accompanied by the emergence of the Flame Giant and the One-Eyed Giant Fiend two Sixth Rank species rushing out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, leaving this Fourth Level Peak Life Floating Land starkly exposed to Song Chi. From the side, Pan Ying had not yet recovered from her shock; she had never known that a Floating Land Shield derived from a Fourth Level Peak Floating Land could be so easily torn apart. It wasnt until Song Chis call reached her ears that Pan Ying belatedly followed behind the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, rushing into the Chenyu Floating Land. As the two warships entered, the subsequent outcome goes without saying, within less than a month, all Fourth Rank and above warships on this Floating Land were personally sunk by Pan Ying. After dealing with this Chenyu Floating Land, the two wasted no time and directly headed for the next Fourth Level Peak Life-type Floating Land of the Chenyu Civilization. More than two months later, all Fourth Rank and above warships of the entire Chenyu Civilization fell under Pan Yings hands. Over the next six months, Song Chi accompanied Pan Ying to several Star Domains, hunting down numerous Fifth Rank Level flesh-and-blood living beings and mechanical units. Silver Disk River System, Southern Star Domain, Qingluan Floating Land. It was still the Pan Familys Fifth Level Floating Land, only that after more than nine months, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had long been welcomed into the Qingluan Floating Land by the Pan Family. Of course, this naturally involved signing agreements prohibiting unsolicited actions, and Song Chi also signed a confidentiality agreement with Pan Ying. In these nine months, he also employed various means to ensure the secrecy of his identity, having signed a confidentiality agreement with Pan Ying early on. Today, in the Floating Land Firmament, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the light blue warship fade into the clouds in the sky. On the warship communication channel, Pan Ying proactively explained softly. Sir, our target this time is a Sixth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth [Longfin Void Whale]. Although this [Longfin Void Whale] has just entered the Sixth Rank, it is still a Starry Sky Behemoth, you see... Chapter 940: 493: Whale Hunting [Fallen Immortal Spear] Chapter 940: Chapter 493: Whale Hunting [Fallen Immortal Spear] Long-fin Void Whale? Song Chi frowned. A Starry Sky Behemoth that had just advanced to the Sixth Rank wasnt something to be scared of. But the problem was that the Long-fin Void Whale, being a space attribute Starry Sky Behemoth, inherently had the ability to freely traverse the void. Coupled with the renowned vitality of Starry Sky Behemoths, killing it completely would not be an easy task. He was not the sort to pretend to be stronger than he was, so he spoke frankly: As for a Starry Sky Behemoth like the Long-fin Void Whale, its vitality isnt the main issue. The key is its ability to freely move through the void. With the strength it has entering the Sixth Rank, without a space blockade component enhanced to the Sixth Rank Silver Quality, it cant be contained... Having said that, he glanced at Pan Ying. The response from the other side was quick. As long as you, my Lord, are confident in handling the Sixth Rank Long-fin Void Whale, leave the space blockade component to the Pan Family to figure out! Alright, let me know when youre ready. ... Three days later, Song Chi was personally notified by Pan Ying and summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Interestingly, the blockade component Pan Ying mentioned was not loaded onto her own flagship but was actively delivered into his hands. Looking at the silver-gleaming component in his hand, Song Chi quickly reviewed its detailed attributes. Space Lock Seal lv50 Quality: Silver Feature: Space Lock Array Feature 2: Spatial stability of the Lock Array enhanced by 210% Feature 3: Spatial resistance +5600 Feature 4: Fixed PointHeavenly Prison Lock Consumption: 600/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Significantly enhances the spatial stability inside the loaded warship. ... {Space Lock Array: Consumes 150,000 Spectral Energy Points, freely blockades a designated space area, duration 60 minutes, cooldown time 220 hours.} {Fixed PointHeavenly Prison Lock: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, fires a Heavenly Prison Chain from the void, quickly binding the designated target, duration 11s, cooldown time 9 hours.} This is? Having looked over the space blockade component, which seemed to have been undamaged upon unloading, Song Chi turned his inquiring gaze to Pan Ying. My Lord, currently no one in the Pan Family possesses the Red Seed of Torch, so its only possible for you to load it first, she said. By the way, this is the set of resources needed to enhance the Space Lock Seal to lv60. Even though he had a hunch, hearing it directly from Pan Ying still caused Song Chi to sigh. In these past nine plus months, he had gained a thorough understanding of the Pan Family. To think that over a thousand years ago, the family was so powerful with two Battleship Captains and more than twenty Torch Ship Captains of the Fourth Rank or above. Now, however, not a single one possesses the Red Seed of Torch, which cant help but provoke a sense of lament. Without further deliberation, he loaded the component onto the warship and enhanced it to lv60. After Song Chi and Pan Ying completed the integration and binding, they jointly commenced casting into the Alien Star Domain. As Pan Ying had explained, the newly-promoted Sixth Rank Long-fin Void Whale often frequented a Star Domain where the space was immensely shattered and the spatial energy incredibly rich. After two days of travel in the Alien Star Domain, the two warships arrived at their destination. Roar! The moment they arrived, Song Chi heard a sky-shaking roar. The Sixth Rank Long-fin Void Whale was declaring its dominion over this shattered space in this manner. As the two warships approached within 10,000 kilometers of the shattered space, Pan Ying took the initiative to stop her flagship. As a space attribute Starry Sky Behemoth, and one that had already stepped into the Sixth Rank, it was extremely sensitive to spatial fluctuations. Compared to it, Pan Yings flagships Purple Quality stealth component was inferior, and any carelessness could lead to detection and provoke a hostile attack from the Long-fin Void Whale. If the Space Lock Seal component fails prematurely, it means that I have succeeded on my end. You can come over directly, Song Chi said. Understood! After making all the arrangements, Song Chi activated the Mirage Shadow feature of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, and in front of Pan Ying, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong appeared directly in her field of vision. Ignoring the change in Pan Yings expression, Song Chi slowly maneuvered the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong forward. Minutes later, a Starry Sky Giant Whale, over a thousand kilometers in length, appeared in Song Chis view. This sudden encounter caused even someone with Song Chis experience to feel his heart race uncontrollably. It was inevitable, as the Long-fin Void Whale was a renowned Starry Sky Behemoth, far stronger than Ru Zus Fire Dragon Lizard, and this was not only reflected in combat power but also visibly in size. You should know that among the four Sixth Rank Enslaved Species in Song Chis command, except for the Flame Giant who has undergone a complete transformation, the others, whether the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, Robber Star Race, or Abyss Demon, were all much smaller in size compared to this Long-fin Void Whale. Even the Flame Giant, in its Peak Giant form, still fell short. However, despite the surprise, Song Chis movements were swift. While the Mirage Shadow features duration hadnt yet ended and the Long-fin Void Whale had yet to notice the presence of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the first component that Song Chi activated was the Space Lock Seal. As the Space Lock Array feature activated, the surrounding shattered space, centered around the Long-fin Void Whale, was completely sealed. Upon sensing the substantial weakening of the surrounding spatial energy, the Long-fin Void Whale became enraged, with terrifying blood energy and spatial energy spilling out around it, aggressively impacting everything nearby. Hum hum hum! Due to the aggressive energy impact, the enclosed space barrier formed by the Space Lock Array trembled lightly. However, thankfully, the blockade formed by the Silver Components was stable enough, and it wasnt further affected. Chapter 941: 493: Hunting the Whale [Fallen Immortal Spear]_2 Chapter 941: Chapter 493: Hunting the Whale [Fallen Immortal Spear]_2 Meanwhile, a chain shot out from the void behind the [Long-finned Humpback Whale], winding around the body of the [Long-finned Humpback Whale] with rapid precision. However, this was not a chain tainted with divine blood from [Divine Binding Chains], but a [Space Lock Seal]s Space LockHeavenly Prison Chain. At the same moment the Heavenly Prison Chains shackled the [Long-finned Humpback Whale], the fully-charged Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings feature of the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] was completely revealed to the outside world. The nearly one hundred thousand meters long Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings, resembling a divine arrow judging all creatures, burst forth from the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The reason for using the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings was simple: the Starry Sky Behemoth was known for its formidable vitality, and the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings feature was precisely designed to eradicate all signs of life, perfectly countering the robust blood vitality of the Starry Sky Behemoth. Moreover, it wasnt just the Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings; features like the True Immortal Quantum Sword Light, Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light, Heavenly Slaying God, Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion, and others had also been activated. Even to activate all these features, the five million Spectral Energy Pool of the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine component was directly depleted by a large amount. However, the destructive power contained within such a terrifyingly assembled firepower attack was indeed extremely frightening. Indeed, the [Long-finned Humpback Whale] far away sensed a great threat immediately and, under the terror of this life-threatening menace, this Sixth Rank Starry Sky Behemoth used its peak physical strength, which it took great pride in. Ong! An ancient humpback whales True Spirit sang a long chant above its body, and under the [Long-finned Humpback Whale]s Heritage Divine Power combined with the unparalleled strength of its body in the Starry Sea, Song Chi clearly saw that the tightly wrapped Heavenly Prison Chains around its body were being slowly broken free. Once it managed to break free, with its adept Space Law, it might avoid all attacks, or at least render most attack methods ineffective. Thinking of this, Song Chis reaction was also very quick. The Void Divine Binding feature of the [Divine Binding Chains] component in the warship was activated immediately, followed by a second chain shooting out from the void, working in concert with the Heavenly Prison Chains, imposing a second restraint on the [Long-finned Humpback Whale]. Silver Heavenly Prison Chain + Red Divine Binding Chain, although possibly not able to restrain the Sixth Rank [Long-finned Humpback Whale] for long, at least it couldnt break free instantly, and that was enough. Because, in the blink of an eye, the multiple attacks unleashed by the distant Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had crossed the vast distance and reached above the head of the [Long-finned Humpback Whale]. The next second, all attacks precisely hit the head of the Sixth Rank [Long-finned Humpback Whale], and the violent explosions continued to sound one after another. Even, finally, the singularity that had gathered all of the black hole energy turned into a miniature black hole and fiercely compressed, ripping at the flesh and blood on the surface of the [Long-finned Humpback Whale]. However, at that moment, another dramatic scene occurred. Perhaps due to the space collapse derived from the miniature black hole and its strong compression effect, the Space Lock Array derived from the [Space Lock Seal] also collapsed thunderously. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chi exerted his Double Pupils that had recovered more than three months ago, repeatedly capturing everything in the still unrest subsiding explosion shock wave in front of him. Suddenly, an utter surprise appeared in his eyes; he didnt know what defensive measures the [Long-finned Humpback Whale] had used, but even after such a fierce attack, it still hadnt lost the ability to move, and even taking advantage of the collapse of the Space Lock Array, it was trying to escape into the void. Seeing this, how could Song Chi allow it? A supreme Metal Light shot out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, passing accurately through the aftermath of the explosion and into the severely wounded body of the Sixth Rank [Long-finned Humpback Whale], causing its attempt to flee into the void to abruptly halt. That wasnt enough, clack, clack, clack! Sharp metallic friction sounds emanated from the body of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and the next second the warship transformed, turning into a 14,000 meters tall Mythical Mecha Giant. The Fallen Immortal Spear, emitting Eternal Dark Black Light, appeared in the right hand of the Mech Giant, with Intermediate Achievement in Space Law swirling around the legs of the Mecha Giant. As the Mech Giant took a step forward, the next step was already tens of thousands of meters away. In just under three steps, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong turned Mythical Mecha Giant had flashed to the vicinity of the [Long-finned Humpback Whale] with its body motionlessly fixed, with the spear tip shrouded in the Returning Ruins Light, as the Mech Giants right arm thrust down fiercely. Pu! The sound of the spear piercing flesh rang out. No matter how tough the skin of the Sixth Rank [Longfin Void Whale] was, it was still so fragile before the [Returning Ruins Light] of the Fallen Immortal Spear imbued with the Intermediate Achievement of the Space Law and of the Black Ultimate Quality. Swish! Swish! Swish! The [Returning Ruins Light] erupted wholly within the body of the Longfin Void Whale, and the infinite power of spatial annihilation continually sliced through the flesh and organs of the whale. In just a short time, the life breath of this Sixth Rank [Longfin Void Whale] declined once again. Seeing this, Song Chi stopped his movements. Clearly, aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, there were numerous other astonishingly powerful attack methods available, such as Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison, Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder, and Neutron Star Fission; why did he still opt for the more dangerous close-quarter combat by morphing into the Mythical Mecha Form? Its because only through this method could he control the intensity of his attacks at will, avoiding the outright killing of the already gravely injured [Longfin Void Whale]. After all, whether its Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison, Neutron Star Fission, or Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder, the might of these three was extremely terrifying. Moreover, they were the kind of attack that couldnt be ceased once launched. In contrast, close-quarters combat was much simpler. Pan Ying, you can take action now! Due to the premature collapse of the Space Lock Array, Pan Ying had already maneuvered her pale cyan Zhulu Warship closer. It was for this reason she was able to witness Song Chis entire process of transforming into the Mythical Mecha Form and engaging in close combat with the black oddity weapon, the [Fallen Immortal Spear]. Hmm... Pan Ying, whose perceptions were somewhat overturned, snapped back to reality upon hearing Song Chis call. For some reason, a visible flush of red appeared on her usually serene face, but this moment went unnoticed by Song Chi whose spirit was entirely focused on the [Longfin Void Whale]. Once back to her usual demeanor, Pan Ying swiftly activated all the attack components of her flagship. As the light gathered, the attacks were fully charged in a dozen seconds or so, and then all erupted at once. The next second, the already last-breath Sixth Rank [Longfin Void Whale] perished completely. Turning to look at Pan Yings side, she watched the ascension success rate begin to surge, with joy visible in her eyes. How is it, whats the ascension success rate now? Hearing Song Chis initiative in asking, Pan Ying replied without hesitation: 73%! Catching the undisguisable joy on her face, Song Chi knew Pan Ying must be very pleased with this advancement success rate. However, with nearly two months left, he still said to himself: Is there any other High Rank Alien Civilization station? With two months remaining, lets clear them out together! But Pan Ying shook her head; over the past thousand years, as the familys power contracted rapidly, the number of Clan Elders also fell. Furthermore, they had to be on guard against external surveillance, leaving them increasingly understaffed. Besides these few Alien Star Domains, most had already been willingly abandoned. At this response, Song Chi had nothing to say, but since the other party showed intentions of stopping, he naturally had no objections. Yet, there was still something he had to do. The warship slowly moved towards Pan Yings ship, and at the same time, he said indifferently: You know the rules, right? No need for me to elaborate? Seemingly understanding his implication, Pan Ying quickly stepped out from her ship. Meanwhile, a red light shot out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, precisely infusing into her body. The red light was none other than a newly formed confidentiality agreement; after all, this [Fallen Immortal Spear] was something she had seen for the first time, so naturally, a new confidentiality agreement had to be signed. Chapter 942: 494: Follow Chapter 942: Chapter 494: Follow A new confidentiality agreement was signed, and Song Chi used the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] to shrink the corpse of a [Sixth Rank Longfin Void Whale] by an extreme limit of 350 times, eventually pulling the over two-thousand-meter-long [Longfin Void Whale] into the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Looking at the huge body that still occupied a vast area in the cabin, Song Chi frowned. Although the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] had evolved to [Orange Quality] by a [Fifth Rank Silver Apple] and had been enhanced to Lv50, the maximum scaling factor was only 350 times, which Song Chi felt was not quite sufficient. It wasnt that his expectations were too high, but rather there was no alternative. Leaving other things aside, just the one thousand [Hellfire Mechs] alone, and several hundred from the [Robber Star Race] already took up a large part of the space. Now, there was the addition of a nearly three-thousand-meter-long [Longfin Void Whale], so it was only normal that the living space was limited. He walked leisurely to the component of [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm], Song Chi immersed a portion of his spirit into it. Not long after, he turned around and muttered: The next round of five [Sixth Rank Silver Apples] is about to mature, it seems one of them will have to be allocated to this [Proportional Scaling Instrument], in addition... Thinking this, his gaze shifted to another component, the [Space Lock Seal], toward which Song Chi was quite covetous. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong currently lacked a high-quality locking component. My lord, if theres nothing else, shall we head back to the Transfer Station first? Pan Yings sudden words brought Song Chi out of his contemplation. Three days later, the two of them, led by the Transfer Battleship, returned to Qingluan Floating Land. On the Floating Land Firmament, Pan Ying softly said: Next, I will attempt to upgrade my flagship. I kindly ask my lord to stay on Qingluan Floating Land for a while. Afterward, whether successful or not, Pan Family will surely present a generous gift to express our gratitude for my lords support during this time!! Hearing this, Song Chi shook his head. Its just a trade, theres no need for a lavish gift. We still have the last two months before the agreed one-year period is up, I will not leave during this time. Besides, I do have another matter. Please speak, my lord! Having personally witnessed the overwhelming combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Pan Ying had long positioned herself in the lowest status without any sense of incongruity. This [Space Lock Seal] component, does your Pan family have any thoughts of parting with it? If so, Im willing to offer a strand of [Red Upgrade Fire Source] in exchange! At the mention of the Red Upgrade Fire Source, a flicker of brightness flashed in Pan Yings eyes, but after pondering for a moment, she eventually replied with subtlety: This matter needs to be discussed with the clan elders at home, we will give my lord a reply within two months! With the conversation at this point, Song Chi did not say more, but before they parted, a silver light was pulled out from inside Pan Yings Ship. Once again, thank you, my lord. This is the [Time Chess] component we had promised earlier. Song Chis spirits were greatly lifted. It had been over a decade since he discovered the coordinates of this second [Time Chess] component, and now at last, he had achieved his desire by taking it into his possession. After bringing this second [Time Chess] component into the cabin, the two warships quickly separated. Pan Ying was headed to the Pan Family Secret Land, to officially start the upgrade of her warship, while Song Chi returned to the residence arranged for him by the Pan Family. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, since obtaining the second [Time Chess], Song Chis gaze had constantly been shifting back and forth between it and the first [Time Chess] component. Really identical, but wheres the promised set effect? Muttering to himself internally, Song Chi didnt take it too seriously, or it could be said he had been mentally prepared for this beforehand. Without needing to say how many pieces a complete chess set includes, there are three hundred and sixty-one pieces. If there indeed was a so-called set effect, it would likely require collecting dozens or even hundreds of pieces, how could it possibly activate with just two pieces? However, despite having speculated this earlier, Song Chis interest wasnt diminished at all. After fiddling with it for a while, he tried various operations. For instance, equipping both [Time Chess] pieces together, and placing this second [Time Chess] directly on top of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component platform... After multiple tweakings, Song Chi confirmed certain things. Firstly, equipping both [Time Chess] pieces at once had limited effect, as their Cooldown Reduction feature would not stack. Given that Feature 3 and Feature 4 were temporarily sealed, there was basically no need for equipping them. In contrast, placing the second [Time Chess] on the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] yields better results. Normally binding the already equipped first [Time Chess], its [Chasing Origin] radius was only one hundred million light-years. But inverting and binding it to the second [Time Chess] placed close to his body, the [Chasing Origin] radius shockingly increased to two hundred million light-years, doubled. After consideration, Song Chi still bound the second [Time Chess] component directly to the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk]s platform. Time passed, and a month and a half later. On this day, the Guesthouse where Song Chi stayed gathered many members of the Pan family. From the unmistakable joy on the faces of these core members of the Pan family, Song Chi guessed their purpose. Is it, the upgrade was successful? Hearing his proactive question, the leading Pan family head smiled and bowed: By the grace of my lords good omen, the [Green Ying Tian Luan Number] has indeed been upgraded to a Battleship. We are here on behalf of the entire Pan family to express our gratitude to my lord. My lords assistance can be considered an act of re-creation for our Pan family, and all of us will never dare to forget... Chapter 943: 494: Following_2 Chapter 943: Chapter 494: Following_2 Song Chi raised his hand to interrupt before the person could finish speaking. Ive already said, its just a transaction, no need for such formalities. The seemingly heartfelt gratitude from the other party did not seem so to Song Chi. Although Pan Yings Ship [Qingying Tianluan] has successfully advanced to a Battleship, this does not fully resolve the current crisis faced by the Pan Family. With the advancement of [Qingying Tianluan] to a Battleship, it will be subject to regulatory limits and will no longer be able to act freely in the future. Given the current resources of the Pan Family, it is not enough for Pan Ying to break through to the Fifth Rank of the Guidance Technique in a short time, instead requiring decades as a buffer. The key point is these decades. For Zhulu Warship Captains and Battleship Captains, a few decades are but a fleeting moment. However, for the Pan Family, which is already on the verge of collapse, these decades are an insurmountable barrier. After [Qingying Tianluan] is unable to act, the Pan Family will face an even greater shortage of manpower. During this time, the An Nan Consortium will surely make big moves. From what Song Chi knows, if the An Nan Consortium were to strike with full force, given the current strength of the Pan Family, it would be difficult to withstand. Of course, the An Nan Consortium likely wont strike fatally; the most probable outcome is that the Pan Family will be forced to abandon Qingluan Floating Land and relocate to other Lower Rank Floating Lands. After all, Pan Ying has already halfway stepped into the role of a Battleship Captain. With her age not yet reaching seven hundred, becoming an official Battleship Captain is almost certain. Given this, the An Nan Consortium will naturally harbor significant apprehensions. Otherwise, if they really let a Battleship Captain target them without reservation, the situation would be more than just a headache to describe. Even if a Battleship Captain cannot act openly within the Torch Human Civilization Territory, what about the Alien Star Domain? Doesnt the An Nan Consortium have hundreds of colonies there? If a Battleship Captain targets them recklessly, the entire order of the An Nan Consortium would be thrown into complete chaos. So, the situation of the Pan Family is not optimistic at the moment. By the looks of it, they clearly want to make Song Chi stay longer, ideally until Pan Ying breaks through her Guidance Technique. Song Chi, fully aware of their intentions, would not fall for such tricks. He blocked any further remarks from the Pan Family in just a few words. The smile on the Pan Family Head momentarily stiffened, but he quickly masked it and rapidly changed the subject: Didnt the esteemed gentleman fancy that Space Lock Seal? If... Hold your tongue! The sudden cold voice resonated, causing the facial expressions of all the Pan Family members at the Guesthouse entrance to change. In the courtyard, Song Chi slightly raised his eyebrows and turned his gaze to the side. The person who had just spoken sharply was not him, but Pan Ying, who hurriedly approached. When she reached the front of the Pan Family group, Pan Ying first bowed to Song Chi and prepared to coldly look at the Family Head to her side, and the Clan Elders behind her. Looking at these few people before her, Pan Yings expression was complex, annoyed that even at this time, they still couldnt understand the basic situation, yet also feeling pity for these elders who had indeed worried about the family all their lives and had always treated her extremely well. Little Ying, you... The Pan Family Head was about to speak, but was preempted by Pan Ying: Uncle, you misspoke! As soon as these words came out, a hint of interest flickered in Song Chis eyes in the courtyard, while the expressions of several Pan Family members subtly changed, wanting to say something but ultimately not uttering a word. Eventually, it was Pan Ying who initiated an exit strategy. Uncles, please leave first. I will handle this matter! The senior members of the Pan Family sighed and shook their heads, yet still maintained their manners. However, after respectfully bowing to Song Chi and receiving his nod of acknowledgment, they turned and left. After the Pan Family members disappeared from view, Pan Ying stepped forward into the courtyard. Just as Song Chi was curious about her next steps, her following action made him focus his gaze. As the two walked into the living room inside the house, Pan Ying unexpectedly knelt down on the spot. The An Nan Consortium is closing in step by step. My uncles in the family lost their composure for a moment, please forgive us, my lord. Song Chi waved his hand, his tone light: I havent taken this matter to heart. Stand up and lets talk. Besides, you are already halfway to becoming a Battleship Captain, no need to address me as lord anymore! Upon hearing this, however, Pan Ying did not stand up but shook her head firmly: Please let me finish speaking, my lord. Since she insisted, Song Chi did not say more but continued to look down at her, waiting for her next words. After organizing her thoughts for a moment, Pan Ying soon continued: [An Nan Consortium] has long infiltrated my Pan Family, and now the news that [Qing Ying Tian Luan] has been promoted to a battleship has been leaked, next they will target Qingluan Floating Land... After the conversation, Song Chi also basically understood Pan Yings intention, but he did not speak. At this moment, Pan Yings voice rose again. Please save my Pan Family, sir! Hearing this, Song Chis eyes flickered several times, and after a long silence, he slowly said: Why should I? [An Nan Consortium] has a legacy spanning over five thousand years and commands the Ultimate Battleship. Why should I randomly enter a contest with them? His tone was indifferent, showing no emotional fluctuations, but Pan Yings eyes did not show any sign of disappointment; rather she quickly said: [Space Lock Seal], you may also choose three items from my familys secret vault, and moreover, every year my Pan Family will turn over twenty percent of our income to you! Laughter flickered in the depths of Song Chis eyes, and his interest in Pan Ying intensified. This woman indeed suited his taste; she was clever, knew when to advance or retreat, acted decisively at critical moments, and importantly, she possessed enough boldness, which he valued most. Furthermore, with her age being less than seven hundred, her future potential was also extremely astonishing. If she continued down this path, perhaps even the regular Fearless Captains might not be her end point. After several seconds of silence, Song Chi spoke again, uttering two words. Not enough! Pan Yings reply was still very swift. Twenty-five percent... But this time, Song Chi did not let her finish. You should understand thats not what I mean! At this point, Pan Yings cool gaze suddenly lifted to meet Song Chis eyes, which now clearly displayed the shadows of Double Pupils. Several seconds later, the woman shifted her gaze, and at the same time, her words took another turn. In addition to twenty percent of the familys annual income, Pan Ying is willing to serve you as my master, follow by your side forever, and never betray!! Song Chi stepped forward, slowly walking towards the woman kneeling on the ground. Upon reaching right in front of Pan Ying, he reached out his hand and lifted her fair chin, the shadows of Double Pupils in his eyes becoming substantial. Are you certain you know what you are saying? I can give you another chance to answer again, think carefully this time. Under the lift of Song Chis palm, Pan Yings gaze was forcibly met with those Double Pupils again, but dont get it wrong, Song Chi was not using Double Pupils to guide her in any way, but to capture all the changes in her facial expressions, to confirm that Pan Yings words were from the heart, not spoken against her will. Without hesitation, facing the second chance given by Song Chi, Pan Ying said again: Pan Ying is willing to serve you as my master, follow by your side forever, and never betray! Very well! Song Chi did not rush to withdraw his hand, only to see a faint light flicker between his eyebrows, and the next second, the Master-Servant Contract component inside the miniature Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in the depths of his Ancestral Aperture was activated. A beam of contract light shot out from his forehead, precisely entering Pan Yings Torch Ancestral Aperture. The next moment, Pan Ying accepted the contract, and a seemingly existent yet non-existent sense of connection emerged between them. Song Chi withdrew his hand, and at the same time said: Rise. Yes, Master! Having signed the Master-Servant Contract, Pan Yings feelings towards Song Chi underwent another transformation, and accordingly, her way of addressing him changed as well. The previous reverence completely disappeared, now replaced with more genuine admiration and submissiveness. However, Song Chi was somewhat indifferent to this new address, and he frowned, saying: Still, call me sir! Chapter 944: 495: The One-Year Period Has Arrived Chapter 944: Chapter 495: The One-Year Period Has Arrived Agreeing to Pan Yings allegiance was not solely because of her potential; the Pan Family itself was part of the reason. Without going into too much detail, eight Zhulu Warship Captains are no small force in themselves. Coupled with the fact that this is in the Silver Disk River System, they will inevitably be better able to collect various special resources and Starry Sea Oddities that cant be converted into warship components for him in the future. After some thought, Song Chi took out a [Ruins Market Walking Command] from the Ancestral Torch and handed it to Pan Ying, also informing her of the basic functions of the token. He would not stay in the Silver Disk River System for too long. If they needed to contact each other in real-time in the future, using the Ruins Market as an intermediary would be most appropriate. Receiving the [Ruins Market Walking Command], Pan Yings eyes gleamed with a smile as she led Song Chi to the Pan Familys Secret Vault. Following him was just one of the conditions; the previous clause about entering the vault to choose three objects was also included. When the two arrived at the entrance of the underground secret vault, they were stopped by two Pan Family members clad in special Battle Armor, who visibly possessed Fourth Rank combat power despite being only Third Rank. Clan Elder, this person... Pan Ying waved her hand dismissively and casually explained: The elder has already agreed to help our Pan Family, and entering the vault to select three items is one of the conditions. Upon hearing this explanation, the two guards brightened up and didnt hinder them anymore, allowing both of them to enter the secret vault. The Pan Familys secret vault was not small, reflecting the prosperity of its heyday, but regrettably, the vault, while not small, had many of its shelves empty, with less than one-quarter still holding items. Seeing this sight, Pan Yings low voice reached Song Chis ear. Our family has been running at a deficit over the years, and the vault is now almost empty. Please do not hold it against us! she said. After speaking, the two began to explore the vault. Red Energy Shield Ordinary Orange Ascension Fire Source 60,000 Titanium Crystals One piece of Mixed Elemental Copper ... As they walked, a variety of items flashed before Song Chis eyes. Just as they were about to finish touring the vault, Song Chis eyes brightened upon spotting an object that greatly surprised him. Is this mass of antimatter source useful to you? asked Pan Ying. Song Chi nodded, not bothering to finish looking at all the items in the secret vault, and directly took the sizeable mass of antimatter source. This mass of antimatter source was almost identical to what he had obtained from the Black Hole in the Mixed Heavenly Star Domain. After letting the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] engulf it, the progress of its evolution should reach two-thirds. With this, the jump to a Black Quality for the Golden Sanctuary Engine would be closer. A few minutes later, they had toured the entire secret vault. Regarding the Pan Familys secret vault, Song Chi only had two words to describe it: very poor. Compared to his own still-expanding secret vault, the Pan Familys secret vault was rather shabby. Not a single Silver Quality strange object or component was in sight, and even Red Components were sparse, with barely four or five. It was quite a sorry sight. Perhaps perceiving Song Chis thoughts, Pan Ying also seemed somewhat embarrassed. Ive made a fool of myself in front of you! she said. Song Chi shook his head and made no comment. After some consideration, besides the first antimatter source, he also took the piece of Mixed Elemental Copper, which was a versatile enhancement resource. The Zhu Tian Ruins Market was in great need of it, and since he only had one piece left in his possession, another would increase that to two, so it was naturally a must-have. As for the final choice, Song Chi hesitated for several seconds before finally walking up to the pile of Titanium Crystals. Glancing sideways at Pan Ying, who also happened to look over cautiously with her luminous eyes before immediately looking away upon meeting Song Chis gaze, Song Chi still noticed the fleeting struggle in her eyes. After some thought, he took only halfthat is, 30,000 out of the 60,000 Titanium Crystals. From Pan Yings reaction, it was not difficult to discern that these tens of thousands of Titanium Crystals were probably the Pan Familys last reserve. Song Chis presence meant that the Pan Family wouldnt be further suppressed in the future, but to switch from defense to offense and from contraction to expansion, they would have to wait at least until Pan Yings breakthrough in the Guidance Technique to become a bona fide Battleship Captain. In other words, during this period, the only Titanium Crystals that the Pan Family could use for turnover were these 60,000 pieces. If Song Chi took them all, the Pan Family would face an even harder time in the future. Seeing that Song Chi only took 30,000 Titanium Crystals, Pan Yings eyes creased into crescent moons. Thank you kindly! she exclaimed. With that, she also took something out of her possession. Sir, there is also this... Turning his head, he saw that it was the [Space Lock Seal] component that had already been returned earlier. Accepting the Silver Component, Song Chis peripheral vision swept over the strand of Orange Ascension Fire Source, and immediately afterward, he turned his gaze to Pan Ying. Ill take that strand of Orange Ascension Fire Source as well. Is that alright? he asked. Yes! Pan Ying almost blurted out her answer. However, Song Chis words were not yet finished. As compensation, come back in two days, and Ill return to you a stream of Red Upgrade Fire Source! ... The decision to take out one of the five nearly mature Sixth Rank [Silver Apples] to evolve and upgrade the Fire Source was not a spur-of-the-moment decision from Song Chi but was made after careful consideration. From the moment Pan Ying accepted the Master-Servant Contract, Song Chi had been contemplating this matter and finally made the decision after synthesizing multiple factors. The main reason, of course, was her potential. Allowing her to obtain the Red Upgrade Fire Source in advance would enable her flagships combat power to make a qualitative leap and would also allow her to do more for herself in the future. Two days later, the five Sixth Rank [Silver Apples] in the [Cultivation Secret Realm] were fully matured. Song Chi took one out and evolved the Orange Ascension Fire Source into Red. Then, in Pan Yings eager and grateful eyes, he handed it over to her. Alright, go back and enter seclusion. Try your best to break through to the Fifth Rank in the Guidance Technique. You dont need to worry about the An Nan Consortium; I will handle it! Yes, thank you so much, my lord! ... In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Main Control Room, Song Chis eyes moved over several Orange Components of the warship. Soon after, he took out the second [Silver Apple], evolved the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] component into Red Quality, and also strengthened it to lv60. The new third feature was the 100% scaling multiplier increase that Song Chi actively extracted using the [Origin Essence Refinement Platform]. With this, the maximum scaling multiple of the component reached 1000 times. At this multiple, the carcass of the [Long Fin Void Whale] was reduced to a kilometer in length, significantly decreasing the space it occupied. Next were the third, fourth, and fifth [Silver Apples]. After Song Chis deliberation, he ultimately chose [Void Membrane], [Life System Medical Repair Pod], and [Aurora Transition Device]. The reason for choosing these three components is very straightforward. The [Void Membrane] was chosen because its concealment effect is a permanent state, which Song Chi values more than the time-limited Mirage Shadow. After the evolution, the feature Song Chi chose was the one rank stealth authority increase extracted from another stealth component. This feature was something Song Chi had taken considerable effort to extract previously. Its meaning is simple: if other radars wish to break through the stealth effect of the [Void Membrane], they must be one quality and enhancement rank higher than the [Void Membrane]. For instance, if the [Ruined Void Membrane] itself is only enhanced to lv50 and now with its Red Epic quality, in order to detect while hidden by the membrane and discover the presence of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the radar would need to be a Silver Sky Patrol Radar enhanced to above lv60. lv59 would not be enough. At this moment, Song Chi directly enhanced the [Void Membrane] to lv60, meaning that in the future, only a Silver or higher Sky Patrol Radar enhanced to above lv70 would be capable of capturing Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in its always stealthy state. Of course, if its a Golden Quality Sky Patrol Radar, because its quality is two ranks higher than the [Void Membrane], only needing enhancement to lv60, it could remove the cloak of the [Void Membrane]. Nonetheless, this one rank stealth authority increase feature is undoubtedly a Super Top-Grade Feature, and if its improved to a Gold or even Black Quality stealth component in the future, then Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong will be extremely difficult to be discovered by other creatures or radars in the Starry Sea. The [Life System Medical Repair Pod] needs no further explanation as it is essentially a life-saving component. As for the last [Aurora Transition Device], it was chosen because the jump distance for an Orange Quality Jump Device is still too short, a mere thousand light-years, and most of the time on this trip to the Silver Disk River System was spent on the journey. Evolved into a Red Quality and enhanced to the Sixth Rank, plus a feature that increases jump distance, the maximum jump distance of the [Aurora Transition Device] skyrocketed from the previous 1100 light-years to 3000 light-years. With that, all the [Silver Apples] have been used up. The initial excitement of using them was now matched by Song Chis discomfort. Frankly, he wished he could evolve all the Orange Components on the warship to Red Quality at once, which would have caused Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs combat power to surge again. However, the production of [Silver Apples] was indeed headache-inducing. Even with the Secret Realm Accelerator feature, the interval between each crop of [Silver Apples] is still as high as over twenty years, nearly thirty. Under this premise, to evolve all the Orange Components on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to Red Quality obviously requires a lengthy time to achieve step by step. Song Chi knew that this had a certain relation to the rank of [Silver Apples]. Prior to this, the production cycles of the Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank [Silver Apples] were much shorter. Boom, boom, boom! While his thoughts were engrossed in these considerations, intense booming noises suddenly came from the space above the outside world. Its happening now? That was quick! Song Chi quickly exited the Underground Warship Summoning Room, summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and shot straight into the sky. He had long speculated about this attack, but he didnt expect it to come so soon. In the Vault of Heaven above, as Song Chi arrived, eight Panther Familys Zhulu Warships had already reached earlier, continuously consolidating glows at the fronts of the eight warships, persistently bombarding the dozens of Zhulu Warships outside the Floating Land Shield. Only when they saw the appearance of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did the several Clan Elders of the Panther Family breathe a sigh of relief. Before they could speak, Song Chi looked up first, prompting the Panther Family members to cease their attacking moves. At the same time, three ten-kilometer-long Battleships situated deep in outer space also tacitly issued a stop-fire command. Seeing both sides had ceased fire, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong broke straight out of the Floating Land Shield. Shortly after, four Battleships successfully met in the dark expanse of space. In the warships group communication, the Extreme Battleship Captain from the An Nan Consortium spoke up: Friend, we at An Nan Consortium have given you face. Now that the years period is up, it wouldnt be within the rules for you to intervene! Chapter 945: 496: Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion Chapter 945: Chapter 496: Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion The other partys words are not wrong, but Song Chi did not feel any inclination to apologize. Speaking nicely, but isnt it because they dread the combat power of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong? Otherwise, let alone a year, they probably cant even wait a month. Ultimately, its all about who has the bigger fist. After a moment of silence, he spoke: What was in the past is in the past. Now, the Pan Family has taken refuge with me, so it is only reasonable for me to take action now, isnt it? You! ... Facing Song Chis casual tone, the middle-aged man they had seen before had a gloomy face, and his gaze towards Song Chi was icy cold. The two locked eyes for a long time before the Extreme Battleship Captain in the middle finally spoke: What if my An Nan Consortium does not agree? An average person intervening by force seems like something you cant interfere with! Song Chi remained unmoved, unaffected by these words, his tone still calm. Then you can give it a try. I want to see whether the remnant value of the Pan Family is higher, or the hundreds to thousands of Alien Territories colonization points of the An Nan Consortium are more important. Oh, and a reminder, the Pan Family has sent me the detailed coordinates of more than three hundred Alien Territories colonization Star Domains... The conversation between the two was not fast, which also allowed the Zhulu Warship Captains inside and outside the Qingluan Floating Land to maintain a bizarre standoff. As for the coordinates of the more than three hundred Alien Territories colonization points of the An Nan Consortium mentioned by Song Chi, this was naturally not just a casual remark. This could be seen from the extremely unpleasant expressions on the faces of the three Battleship Captains of the An Nan Consortium, who nevertheless didnt dare to truly order their fleet to attack. The Pan Family has been contending with the An Nan Consortium for a thousand years; how could they not have any information about the An Nan Consortium? Seeing the other sides silence, Song Chi took the initiative to make a suggestion. Of course, I presume neither of us wishes to push the situation to a point of no return. I do have a suggestion, it depends on whether youre willing to accept it or not... Whats your suggestion? As before, take a trip to the nearest Stellar Battlefield, as compensation for upholding the agreement, all three of you can go together!! Song Chis words were still very casual, but precisely because of this casualness, the three Battleship Captains of the An Nan Consortiums expressions tightened simultaneously, and for a moment, no one responded. To face three same-class Battleships with ones own power, those who can proactively make such a suggestion are likely of two kinds. First, incredibly arrogant, with no knowledge of their own Flagships combat power. Second, having enough confidence in their own Flagship to clearly face multiple enemies and engage in higher-tier battles. In the eyes of the three Battleship Captains of the An Nan Consortium, Song Chi was obviously not the kind of arrogant person, which made them hesitate. In this year, they had utilized all the intelligence resources of the Consortium, but they still never found any information related to the Eastern Kunlun. This made Song Chi even more enigmatic in their eyes, and now he suddenly brought up this, it was difficult for them not to think more about it. Finally, the Extreme Battleship Captain broke the calm and spoke. Since youve taken the initiative to invite, it would seem like the An Nan Consortium is bullying the weak and fearing the strong if we dont follow through. How about this, if we win, you give up supporting Pan Ying, and if we lose, the An Nan Consortium swears never to target the Pan Family again. How does that sound? Song Chi locked eyes with this captain, who had a very serene look on his face, then nodded. Agreed! After reaching a consensus, Song Chi left a verbal message for the Pan Family, telling them to wait peacefully at the Qingluan Floating Land, then he headed toward the Stellar Battlefield tens of thousands of light-years away with the three Battleships of the An Nan Consortium. ... This was an asteroid belt filled with Floating Land Fragments, already mined clean, and was also one of the many Stellar Battlefields under the jurisdiction of the Silver Disk River System. In the large vacuum area cleared out in the center of the asteroid belt, four Battleships were facing off against each other in two groups. Warship communication group chat, the aged Extreme Battleship Captain of the An Nan Consortium spoke for the last time: Friend, once the battle starts, theres no such thing as pulling back in the heat of the moment. If were lucky, all four of us can retreat unscathed, but bad luck could also result in our stars falling here. The old ancestor has roamed the Starry Sea for nearly four thousand years and I consider my Flagships combat power to be far from weak. Are you sure you really want this? Weve already reached the Stellar Battlefield; lets skip the pleasantries! Two sentences were transmitted one after another. In the next second, communication between the two sides was abruptly cut off. Simultaneously, the engines of the four Battleships roared to life, and light gathered at the bows of the ships, with the battle ready to erupt at any moment. The four Battleships made an identical choice, all of them pulling away from each other, turning their ships around to face the rear. Seeing this, uncertainty surfaced in the eyes of the three Battleship Captains of the An Nan Consortium. Their own choice to pull away wasnt wrong, given the advantage in numbers. As long as they kept their distance from Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, they would not allow it to close in, possibly just wearing it down slowly with long-range artillery fire. However, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was different, facing three enemies at once, shouldnt it be aiming to get as close as possible, to take them down one by one? Song Chi was unaware of this, but he could roughly guess. Yet his actions did not stop; he continued to retreat at full speed. Normally, close-range combat would indeed be the best choice, but isnt Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong an extraordinary warship? The Golden Energy Shield [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] + the Gold [Wings of Royal Authority] granted Holy Light Shield are one of the greatest defenses of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Chapter 946: 496: [Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion]_2 Chapter 946: Chapter 496: [Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion]_2 If it really came down to using the physical hull of the battleship for close-range collisions in combat, then the two layers of Golden Sanctuary Quality energy shields would become completely useless, which Song Chi naturally wouldnt choose as a wise option. Besides, in terms of the firepower of the warship, Song Chi has never considered the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong inferior to other warships. As the four warships pulled apart to nearly a million kilometers, the ship cannons at the bow nearly completed their energy storage. In the main control room of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis gaze firmly fixed on the farthest left battleship. This battleship, barely ten thousand meters in length, clearly hadnt been promoted for long and among the three from the An Nan Consortium, it was the weakest. Under the shadow of his substantialized double pupils, Song Chis eyes were resolute as he locked the primary attack target on this battleship. His thinking was simple; in a three against one situation, one must quickly reduce the enemys numbers, and this weakest battleship was equivalent to the softest persimmonwhy not pinch it? Hum hum hum! At the bow position, the hundred-thousand-meter Annihilation Arrows and tens of thousands meters of True Immortal Quantum Sword Light almost simultaneously burst forth, aiming directly at that ten-thousand-meter battleship on the left. As expected, his target is the An Nan Yuan River; be careful, number three! Without needing reminders from the other two, the battleship captain in the An Nan Yuan River reacted very quickly. Before this, the three had discussed and also thought that An Nan Yuan River was most likely Song Chis primary attack target, so he was always on full alert. Seeing that the two attacks from Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong were both aimed directly at him, the director from the An Nan Consortium didnt hesitate to activate a piece of orange Blink Device on his flagship. The next second, his face suddenly changed. How is that possible, why is the An Nan Yuan River still in its original position? After activating the Blink Device, he was shocked to find that the flagship had not moved at all and was still in its original position, quickly he noticed the special chains shot from the void on the flank. But under the Divine Thought State Spiritual, his reaction was still remarkable. After finding the first response plan failed, he immediately implemented the second response plan. Activate the defensive feature of the Red Warship Armor. Before the True Immortal Quantum Sword Light and Annihilation Arrows arrived, a second layer of dark red armor appeared on top of the armor layer of An Nan Yuan River, while its Energy Shield of Red Quality also maintained its full brightness. However, despite this rigorous preparation, the outcome greatly exceeded the expectations of the three from the An Nan Consortium. The brimming Red Energy Shield of An Nan Yuan River, upon contact with the True Immortal Quantum Sword Light arriving first, lasted only a moment before suddenly collapsing. For this, Song Chi, the real manager, was not surprised; though An Nan Yuan River was also a battleship, due to the Seed of Torch Quality of the captain itself, it only possessed an Orange Torch Ship Hull. Under this limitation, all its components could only be enhanced up to lv59. Thus, the Red Energy Shield was already one rank lower in Quality compared to the Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform, and now there was also a gap in enhancement rank; naturally, it was difficult to withstand the attack feature of True Immortal Quantum Sword Light. After breaching the Energy Shield of An Nan Yuan River, the somewhat weakened Quantum Sword Light Phantasm once again struck the dark red armor outside the Warship Armor of An Nan Yuan River. Eventually, the terrifying explosive sword light broke open a kilometer-wide gap in the dark red armor, and only then did the Annihilation Arrows just arrive. But this time, there was no significant explosive fluctuation; following the gap created by the True Immortal Quantum Sword Light, the Annihilation Arrows plunged directly into the interior of the An Nan Yuan River. In this process, it only slightly weakened by the dark red armor, as well as minor attenuation by the Warship Armor and the hull itself, ultimately directly impacting on the director from the An Nan Consortium in the battleship main control room. Number three! The voices of two other battleship captains came through the communication group chat, but they received no reply. Observing the An Nan Yuan River itself, although the hull was significantly dimmed, it had not fallen silent, indicating that the battleship captain was incapacitated and had temporarily lost control of the battleship. Afterwards, the remaining three battleships tacitly shifted the battlefield, moving the combat area farther away. Tens of minutes later. [Received external attack, warship energy shield damaged by 32%, please repair as soon as possible!] Hearing the intelligent brain prompt in his ear, Song Chi paid no mind. After more than half an hour, the opponent barely eroded the Holy Light granted by the Wings of Royal Authority, causing just this minor damage to the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, naturally he didnt care. Keep in mind that this is because the missing Domination Level Twelve-Wings Great Angel, currently the Wings of Royal Authority are only Sixth Rank, and the Holy Light Shield it provides is also of Sixth Rank. If the Wings of Royal Authority were enhanced to Seventh Rank, Song Chi couldnt even imagine to what monstrous extent the defense of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would improve. At this moment, the An Nan Consortiums two battleships seemed determined, knowing that the energy shield of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was far beyond their capability, continuing this way would only worsen their disadvantage, they had to try a thunderous strike to see if it would work. Buzzing buzzing buzzing! Suddenly, a subtle spatial fluctuation emitted around the 11,000-meter-long battleship of the consortiums second director, leaving only an illusion in its original place; when it appeared again, it was less than 100,000 kilometers from Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Is this activating some special component with an effective range of only 100,000 kilometers? The moment Song Chi spotted the landing point of their blink, he made his judgment. His thought turned, about to activate the blink ability of the Void Escape Orb to pull away again, but quickly he found out that Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull sank slightly, and did not successfully blink away. It seems to be a spatial blockade component surpassing Orange quality, but while it can restrict the Orange Quality Void Escape Orb, it may not necessarily affect the Wings of Royal Authority. In a change of thoughts, Song Chis spirit shifted to the Angel Wing Escape feature of the Wings of Royal Authority component. Before he could activate this feature, a chilling horror abruptly surged in his heart. His gaze suddenly shifted, looking towards that extreme battleship in the distance. As expected, at its prow position, an Annihilation Beam with a diameter of over ten thousand meters burst forth. The speed of this Annihilation Beam was terrifyingly fast, almost instantly piercing the distance of nearly one million kilometers, leaving Song Chi extremely limited response time. In this situation, Song Chi immediately activated the Angel King True Spirit Guardian feature of the Wings of Royal Authority, which he used for the first time in actual combat since acquiring this Gold Sanctuary Quality component with an extremely long cooldown time. Holy light suddenly shone, turning the entire starry sky into daylight in an instant, and after the infinite holy light, an Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion cloaked with Twelve Wings descended over Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion! In the distance, the Extreme Battleship Captain of An Nan Consortium inwardly screamed in horror. Although both being Twelve-Winged Dominator Level Angels, the features between the Great Angel and the Angel King are still easily distinguishable, ordinary twelve-winged Great Angels do not possess the privilege of wearing the Angel Crown, only the Eighth Rank Level Angel King can. And at this moment, shrouding Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs airspace, the twelve-winged Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion was prominently adorned with a lavish and unique Angel Crown. With the appearance of the Angel King True Spirit Illusion, the subsequent result naturally needs no explanation; even though the Extreme Battleship Captain of An Nan Consortium had triggered an enhanced Lv79 Silver Super Main Cannon attack feature, under the protection of the Angel King True Spirit Illusion, the annihilation beam could not harm Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in the slightest. Chapter 947: 497: 50 Years and the Invitation from the New Moon Matriarch Chapter 947: Chapter 497: 50 Years and the Invitation from the New Moon Matriarch Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, after ensuring the safety of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi immediately handed over the temporary control of the warship to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. With the activation of the Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System, there was no longer a need for him to exert himself, as under the Dome Sky Wisdom Brains powerful computing ability, in an instant, it listed the fastest and most perfect solution to resolve the battle! [Divine Binding Chains] Void Divine Binding [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] Taiyi Quantum Sword Array [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon] Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison [Black Hole Evolution Layer] Black Hole: Collapse Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion ... With the activation of one Feature after another, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong revealed its most ferocious side in this moment. Of course, because they were shrouded in the illusion of the Angel Kings True Spirit, the remaining two battleships of An Nan Consortium outside could not see the multiple attack methods activated by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong at the moment. Only after the completion of all charging methods would they truly feel the thunderous strikes in succession, and perhaps by then, they would understand what is called despair. However, before the charge was completed, Song Chi was the first to hear a communication request from the Extreme Battleship Captain of An Nan Consortium. Lets stop here. From now on, An Nan Consortium will definitely not target the Pan Family again! Song Chi: ??? Song Chi raised his eyebrows, obviously very surprised by this show of weakness. However, upon further thought, he found it to be expected; if his speculation was correct, the annihilation beam from before was likely their strongest attack method. The most anticipated and powerful strike being easily neutralized, coupled with the shock brought by the Eighth Rank Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion, made their submission a natural reaction. Canceling the Heaven Tilt Dome Sky Automatic Control System Feature, Song Chi then also canceled all other Features that had not yet completed charging, and then, under the watchful eye of An Nan Consortiums three battleships, he slowly left the Stellar Battlefield. As for the An Nan Consortiums side, their three directors had not yet awakened from their stupor, and the other two naturally had to stand guard. Elder Feng, what do you think of him? As soon as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong disappeared from view, the second director of An Nan Consortium actively initiated the conversation. To Song Chis combat power, he only had a vague notion of being terrifyingly strong and was unable to discern more specifics. In contrast, Elder Feng, who had risen to the level of Extreme Battleship Captain and had been in that position for nearly two thousand years, should be able to offer a different answer. Upon hearing this, the elderly Extreme Battleship Captain thought carefully about the details of the recent battle but soon shook his head, saying: I am ashamed. The combat power of that persons flagship is too frightening. In the battle with the three of us just now, he probably used at most eighty percent of his power. Hearing this, the middle-aged mans expression stiffened. However, Elder Feng continued: What can be confirmed is that this person is overwhelmingly from the direct lineage of an Immortal Clan Battleship Captain, and its not impossible that he could even be a direct disciple of an Annihilation Destroyer. ... Not long after returning to Qingluan Floating Land, An Nan Consortiums fleet retreated as promised, and only when they witnessed all the people of An Nan Consortium leaving did everyone of the Pan Family truly settle down. Towards Song Chi, the Pan Family was naturally extremely grateful. However, Song Chi did not enjoy these gestures, staying on Qingluan Floating Land for another half month. Seeing no one from An Nan Consortium lingering outside the Floating Land, he chose to leave. Floating Land Firmament, under the gaze of many captains from the Pan Family, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong shot straight out beyond the Floating Land. Pan Ying did not show up, as she was now fully concentrating on breaking through to the Fifth Rank Guidance Technique, and Song Chi did not intend to disturb her. However, after leaving Qingluan Floating Land, Song Chi did not choose to return to the Heavenly Disk Galaxy via the Dragon Spine anchor point left on the Dragon Spine Continent. Instead, he controlled the warship to retrace the route back to Silver Disk Floating Land. Song Chis goal was simple; during the time his family had not summoned him, his only task would be to fully comprehend Laws. For a Torch Ship Captain, aside from personal Guidance Techniques and the Torch Warship, the next most critical aspect is the Starry Sea Origin Law Comprehension. Not only does it have an enhancing effect on the captain himself and the Torch Warship, but its said to be related to some keys of the Dominator Rank. Under capable conditions, no Torch Ship Captain would ignore its existence. Currently, the millennium Deep Water Water Clam had not yet been cultivated, and the Torch Warship had just been promoted to battleship status not long ago. With no possibility of further improvements in the Guidance Technique and Torch Warship in the short term, focusing on Law Comprehension naturally becomes the priority. However, to concentrate on Law Comprehension, a long period of seclusion is inevitable. There is no difference whether it is on the Dragon Spine Continent or Silver Disk Floating Land given its a long seclusion, but Silver Disk Floating Land has another advantagea heritage that has transcended over thirty thousand years of the Torch Kingdoms premier Floating Land, completely trumping Dragon Spine Continent in terms of the flow of visitors. Song Chis idea is to set up a shop specialized in purchasing various special resources during his seclusion period, including Starry Sea Oddities and other items that cannot be converted into warship Components. With the Master-Servant Contract in place, he can ensure no one will siphon off profits for themselves. ... Thanks to the evolution to the Red Quality of the [Aurora Transition Device], it took Song Chi less than two months to return to Silver Disk Floating Land. Of course, out of caution, before re-entering Silver Disk Floating Land, he used the Component, Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, to give the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong another name. Chapter 948: 497: 50 Years and the Invitation from the New Moon Matriarch_2 Chapter 948: Chapter 497: 50 Years and the Invitation from the New Moon Matriarch_2 Hmm...Battleship [Shanxi Taibai]. In the public area of Silver Disk Floating Land, on the central street of Silver Disk Mall. A few days ago, a new shop called [Taibai Shop] opened on the central street, which was the shop that Song Chi had spent a considerable amount to obtain, using the Low Rank Floating Land Origin. Responsible for the normal operation and management of the shop was a Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain. This Zhulu Warship Captain was named Pan Yuan, taken by Song Chi when he left the Qingluan Floating Land, and had also been signed under a [Master-Servant Contract], dedicating himself to managing this [Taibai Shop] for Song Chi. As for Song Chi himself, after acquiring the shop, he entered the Ruins Market immediately, only leaving an Ethereal Body in the secret chamber on the top floor of the shop and instructing Pan Yuan not to disturb him unless there was an extremely urgent matter. ... Heavenly Ruins Market, hovering above the free stall zone. Song Chi held a Space Attribute Law Crystal, sitting atop an illusory chair shimmering with silver light. This ethereal Silver Throne wasnt in direct contact with Song Chi; there was a similarly silver-glowing cushion placed between them. Besides, right in front of where Song Chi sat in the Ruins Market sky, there was a manifest Trace of Space Law. Under the analysis of the substantial double pupils in his eyes, he was fully Comprehending the Power of Space Law contained within this Trace of Space Law. With all these enhancements combined, Song Chis Spatial Law Comprehension Degree was rising at a very impressive rate. Of course, it wasnt just the Law of Space Origin; whenever the Comprehension of the space law reached a point of stagnation, Song Chi would switch the Law Crystal in his hand to a Crystal of the Law of Light Attribute and move to a suitable manifestation point of the Law of Light Origin to start comprehending the Law of Light with all his might. In such a peaceful and fulfilling routine, decades quietly passed by. On this day, the substantial shadow of the double pupils in Song Chis eyes disappeared from the firmament of Ruin Market, indicating that he had actively stopped his current Comprehension. The ethereal Silver Throne, summoned from afar from the Dragon Whale Hall, slowly dissipated, and Song Chis figure returned to the ground of the free stall zone. At the same time, the Origin Laws of both space and light were circulating around him. Compared to fifty years ago, although it seemed not much had changed, if one observed carefully, they would notice the differences. Compared to fifty years ago, the solidification degree of the Power of both Laws was clearly much greater now, and the Energy they carried was also significantly higher. Fifty years, the Law of Space Origin has reached 60.01%, and the Law of Light 48.2%. This visible progress feels really good, if only... Muttering to himself, Song Chi shook his head. With the Spatial Law Comprehension Degree breaking through 60%, the difficulty of further improvement had soared exponentially. Although the Law of Light was only at 48%, its comprehension rate had also significantly slowed down. Unless he continued to invest a substantial amount of time, the chance of making similar progress was almost non-existent. As for the issue of time, even though he had been secluded for fifty years this time, Song Chi was still just over 240 years old, not even one-tenth of the 4000 years lifespan of a Fifth Rank Battleship Captain, obviously leaving him plenty of time for Law Comprehension. The reason for ending his seclusion now was not that Song Chi couldnt stand the solitude, but because the family had sent a message from the Third Rank Robber Star Race staying at Green Moon Manor, informing him that Ru Zu had successfully broken through to Sixth Rank with the Guidance Technique, and one of the Clan Elders from the Hidden Pulse had also upgraded his Flagship to a Fearless Ship, and his breakthrough in the Guidance Technique should also happen during this period. Once that Hidden Pulse Clan Elder formally steps into the role of Fearless Captain, the family will officially make their move against the Domination Level Black Devourer King Beast, reminding him to prepare early. Of course, these were only some of the reasons, there was another point. Just now, the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] has completed its new cycle of Buffering. In other words, a new Ruins Market trade was about to begin. Speaking of Ruins Market trading, for the past fifty years, it was his Dominator avatar that he had condensed who had presided over the start of each trade. Its not that the Ruins Market had ceased trading during his fifty years of seclusion. It is precisely because every Ruins Market transaction proceeds normally that Song Chi chose to emerge from isolation without any hesitation. The reason for this must be traced back to the last Ruins Market transaction. By offering a piece of Half-Step Seventh Rank Blood of the Evil God, the Dark Night Elf successfully renewed the [Ruins Market Projection Rank]. During the last Ruins Market transaction, they suddenly announced plans to use the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] for the first time. After multiple inquiries by Song Chis Dominator incarnation, he finally understood the specific plans of the other party. It turned out that the initiative was taken by the New Moon Matriarch of the Dark Night Elves, targeting a Seventh Rank Divine Spirit from the Spider Mothers divine system named the God of Hunting. According to the information from the New Moon Matriarch, although the God of Hunting was an established Seventh Rank Divine Spirit, it had been severely injured in a conflict with another deity a hundred years ago and had been in slumber ever since. The key was that, after a century of searching, the New Moon Matriarch had successfully located the slumbering place of the God of Hunting. She was also capable of silently entering its largely dilapidated Divine Country, and with some help from Song Chi, there was enough confidence in assassinating the God of Hunting. Upon receiving this message, Song Chi naturally paid great attention to it, which was the reason for his personal emergence this time. If all goes well, the Dark Night Elf should bring more detailed plans from the New Moon Matriarch in this Ruins Market transaction. After all, they are facing an established deity, a member of the Eighth Rank Main God Spider Mothers divine system. Once they make a move, they must be quick, accurate, and ruthless; otherwise, there is a high likelihood of backlash. Hence, both parties must discuss all the details of the action thoroughly. Deep inside the Ruins Market, the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] was activated. Hundreds of points of light were dispersed towards the Alien Territories across the Starry Sea, and not long after, an equal number of space vortex portals quietly emerged at the entrance of the Ruins Market. As Song Chi anticipated, just minutes later, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf entered the Ruins Market and, without any hesitation, headed straight for the Oddity Exchange Shop. Soon, it took out a piece of unknown creature leather with distinctive fluctuations from its Storage Ring. Upon this unknown creature leather was clearly sealed a segment of video. When Song Chi focused his attention on it, a tall Elf with an astonishing aura appeared in his field of vision. New Moon Matriarch, huh... He guessed the identity of the other immediately and then heard her calm voice which carried a hint of subtle arrogance. Lord of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, greetings upon our first meeting... Without surprise, after the brief polite address, this Seventh Rank Dominator aura-emitting New Moon Matriarch detailed all her plans in full. Song Chi did not mind the faint arrogance in her tone. In fact, this is a common flaw among High Elves. In their view, High Elves are the most noble bloodline in the world, and other racial groups are inferior. Thus, their tone naturally carries a sense of arrogance. Actually, Song Chi could tell that she was trying very hard to control her tone, as the Dark Night Elf had conveyed that he, as the Lord of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, is highly mysterious and powerful. Perhaps sometimes they do not consider it arrogance, but rather normal tone, which is why this result has occurred. After viewing the entire video, Song Chi didnt say anything but directly returned the unknown creature leather to the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf and gave his response through the central projection screen of the Oddity Exchange Shop. [This Lord has taken note!] The video in the unknown leather was taken using special methods and was not a form of real-time communication, nor was the New Moon Matriarch directly conversing with him, so naturally, he would not respond. At the Oddity Exchange Shop, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf, having received the reply, repeatedly bowed and then quickly turned to report back to her Matriarch. Chapter 949: 498: Gold Extreme Emperor Sword Chapter 949: Chapter 498: Gold Extreme Emperor Sword After some more to and fro, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf finally came to a full agreement with the New Moon Matriarch. As time flowed, several hours flickered by. Song Chi had thought that nothing else noteworthy would occur during this market trade, but in the last few hours before its conclusion, the Ruins Market Strange Object Exchange Shop welcomed a new customer. In reality, it couldnt be considered a new customer because this individual was already a regular patron of both the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space. However, it was quite rare to see them enter the Oddity Exchange Shop. It was the Fourth Rank Demi-Ratman who had been controlling the Origin Stone trading all along. If it were just that, Song Chi wouldnt have paid much attention, since the number of Alien Races visiting the Oddity Exchange Shop during each market trade was not small. The key point was that ever since this Fourth Rank Demi-Ratman entered the shop, its gaze remained mostly fixed on the display cases in the center. The Strange Objects placed on these display cases were among the most valued in the entire market. These included the Black Ultimate Oddity Mother Qi Stone obtained earlier from the Storage Bag of the Chasing Fate Immortal, as well as Golden Oddities like the Starlight Compass and the Heavenly Thunder Seal among others. However, through the capture ability of his Double Pupils, Song Chi confirmed that the Demi-Ratmans attention was particularly fixated on the [Mother Qi Stone]. Could it be that the force behind this person can offer a Black Oddity of the same rank? Thinking this, Song Chis attention towards the Demi-Ratman grew even further. Two minutes later, the Fourth Rank Demi-Ratman who had been lingering in the Oddity Exchange Shop for quite a while suddenly spoke up respectfully. Lord of the Ruins Market, can this [Mother Qi Stone] only be exchanged for another oddity of the same rank? Hearing this, Song Chi thought for a moment and then with a shift in his mind, new Law Text appeared on the projected light screen in the center of the shop. [What else do you have in your possession?] The Fourth Rank Demi-Ratman did not hesitate. A shimmer of light within its body, and soon several items appeared in its hands. Similar to the Ancestral Torch body space, huh... Muttering to himself, Song Chi didnt pay it much mind as there were countless Supernatural Systems in the Shattered Starry Sea, and it was not uncommon for one to be able to create a body space. His gaze nonetheless converged more on the several items that the Demi-Ratman had taken out. There were a total of four items, two of which shone with golden light. Song Chi focused intently and quickly obtained the attributes of the two Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities. [Strange Object: Extreme Emperor Sword] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Extreme Emperor Sword}] [Note: Crafted by an Ancient Emperor of the Divine Domain Continent using various immortal metals, nurtured by the power of the Great Emperor for tens of thousands of years, ultimately transformed into a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity.] ... [Strange Object: Blood Emperor Sacrificial Heaven Tripod] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: None] [Note: An ancient sacrificial instrument passed down from the Divine Domain Continents ancient times, having undergone indescribable changes after the baptism of the ages.] ... Both Golden Oddities were associated with the term Great Emperor. Considering the information previously obtained from the Fourth Rank Demi-Ratman about the Divine Domain Continent, Song Chi recalled that the Great Emperor was a supremely exalted existence there. From what he said, Song Chi speculated that the Great Emperors they referred to were at least Seventh Rank Dominators or above. As he was pondering this, another attribute panel popped up before him, detailing the ship component attributes of the [Extreme Emperor Sword]. Extreme Emperor Sword lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: True Armor Piercing Feature 2: Might increase by 240% Feature 3: Double Strike Feature 4: Constant reduction of Charge and Buffer times by 50% Feature 5: Ancient Extreme Destruction Strike ... {Ancient Extreme Destruction Strike: Consumes 150,000 Spectral Energy Points to summon the power of the Ancient Extreme Path to enhance the Extreme Emperor Sword. The next strike will contain the might of the Ship Cannons ordinary attack at 2000%, shattering all visible things, Cooldown Time 1 year.} The attributes of this [Extreme Emperor Sword] were rather impressive, but Song Chi wasnt particularly interested in it because it was for a Star-Annihilating Cannon, which was still too far beyond the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong at present. In Song Chis estimate, for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to advance to a Star-Annihilating Starship, it would need at least a thousand years, assuming everything went smoothly without any accidents. Otherwise, the time required would only be longer. Given the capabilities of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the current scale of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space, he didnt believe that it would be impossible to obtain a Gold Star-Annihilator Cannon in the next thousand years. With that in mind, he turned his gaze to the other two items. The items that the Fourth Rank Demi-Ratman was willing to bring out alongside the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities were clearly not ordinary; even if they werent Starry Sea Oddities, their value should not be inadequate. Hmm... Is this Dominant True Spirit? Under the penetrative power of his Double Pupils, he easily identified the content within the small stone box of one of the two items. [28 portions of Dominant True Spirit] This was precisely what Song Chi was currently in need of, but it wasnt enough to catch his eye significantly. Compared to a Black Ultimate Oddity, the value of 28 portions of Dominant True Spirit was far lesser. His attention quickly shifted to the last item, also encased in a stone box. However, what was inside was not Dominant True Spirit, but a drop of gold blood exuding a dreadful blood aura. [One drop of Eighth Rank Dominator Blood Essence] Too bad, its just Essence Blood... After reaching this conclusion, Song Chi immediately shook his head. If it had been Primordial Blood, then he might actually have been tempted to trade. Because one drop of Eighth Rank Sovereign Blood could greatly increase the success rate of the upcoming attempt to advance the Dinghai Dragon Steed to a Star-Annihilating Starship. Chapter 950: 498: Gold【Extreme Emperor Sword】_2 Chapter 950: Chapter 498: GoldExtreme Emperor Sword_2 The Sixth Rank Fearless Ships attempt to advance to a Star-Annihilating Starship is no longer solely dependent on Alien Blood for a substantial increase in the success rate of promotion; the key factors now include the rank of the Primordial Blood, the Law Comprehension Degree, special resource formulas, and additional promotion resources. A drop of Eighth Rank Dominant Origin Blood is likely to directly enhance the promotion success rate by more than 15%. If combined with special resource formulas and Song Wujiangs Spatial Law Comprehension Degree, it would certainly elevate the promotion success rate to a very considerable figure. Add to that one guaranteed Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit], and the Dragon Spine Song Family could very well leap into the ranks of the Immortal Clans overnight. But essence blood, its value is far too low. From the corpse of a Dominator Creature, a maximum of one drop of Source can be extracted, yet essence blood can yield more than twenty drops, and even possibly double that amount for species with strong flesh like the Starry Sky Behemoth, giants, or the Dragon Clan. In comparison to Primordial Blood, the value of essence blood is far inferior. Therefore, Song Chi quickly provided a response: [These four items are not sufficient to exchange for the [Mother Qi Stone]!] Upon receiving this reply, the Fourth Rank Half-Rodent showed no surprise on its face, obviously anticipating this outcome. Its gaze lingered on the [Mother Qi Stone] for a while longer before it respectfully took its leave. Watching the Fourth Rank Half-Rodent leave the shop, a thoughtful expression appeared in Song Chis eyes. If he was not mistaken, the Half-Rodents gaze seemingly had not given up on the desire for the [Mother Qi Stone] as it departed. Although it did not say much, Song Chi had the feeling that there would be a follow-up. I hope it will bring me some surprises later... After this exchange, Song Chi had already elevated the significance of this Fourth Rank Half-Rodent to a level comparable to the Wizard Civilization and Dark Night Elves. Since awakening as the Seed of Torch and becoming a Torch Ship Captain, it has been over two hundred years. During these two hundred years, even with constant extraordinary encounters and the aid of Zhu Tian Ruins Market and the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space, Song Chi had only obtained one and a half Black Oddities in his hands. The one refers to the [Black Hole Evolution Layer], and the half refers to the [Fallen Immortal Spear]. For a Torch Ship Captain following the Torch Warship system, an oddity that cannot be converted into a ship component can only be considered half an item. It goes without saying just how rare a Black Ultimate Oddity truly is. If Song Chi could acquire one from the Fourth Rank Half-Rodent, it would be extremely beneficial for the entire Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. After regaining his composure, the Ruins Market trading came to a complete end soon after. Once all Starry Sea Alien Races were sent out of the Ruins Market, Song Chi entered the Oddity Exchange Shop, and his gaze swept over the various counters within the shop. In no time, he had tallied up the quantities of all the different oddities in the Oddity Exchange Shop. 1 Black Oddity, 3 Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities, 29 Silver Legendary Oddities, 380 Red Epic Oddities, 1636 Orange Glory Treasures, and over six figures worth of Purple and lower oddities. Feeling the fruits of his two hundred years of efforts, Song Chi quickly stepped out of the Oddity Exchange Shop. In a sealed space within the Ruins Market that was cordoned off early to serve as a storage room, Song Chi walked all the way there. At the entrance of this sealed space, in the corner, there was a neat stack of Storage Capsules. These Storage Capsules were no ordinary Storage Capsules, but rather top-grade Storage Capsules secretly purchased from the Star Origin Empire by Elon, with a space of 20 cubic units not too large, but if more than ten could be equipped on a starship, the extra space provided would be quite substantial. However, what Song Chi was looking at this moment was not these top-grade Storage Capsules, but a marked ordinary Storage Capsule placed at the very top of these capsules. He picked up this Storage Capsule and immediately opened it. In that instant, a burst of multicolored radiance shot out from the Storage Capsule, casting a glow on Song Chis face and causing him to squint involuntarily. Indeed, inside this Storage Capsule were hundreds of Strange Objects capable of being converted into ship components. With fifty years passed, it wasnt just the quantity of non-convertible Strange Objects in the Ruins Market that had increasedthe number of ship components was also substantial. Some were purchased directly from the Starry Sea Alien Races, others were traded or presented as task contributions in the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space. And of course, most were acquired through different channels by individuals such as Wang Zhen, Pan Yuan, and Shen Youran, and then uniformly placed here by the Sovereigns avatar. Song Chi quickly did a headcount and soon came up with a specific number. 3 Silver Components 24 Red Components Orange Components: 99 pieces Purple Components: 320 pieces Before his seclusion, Song Chi only instructed his Dominator avatar to actively collect Purple and higher Convertible Oddities, which is why there are only a little over four hundred pieces. Otherwise, if including Blue and White Components, there would be at least a thousand more. However, the value of White and Blue Components is limited, and they cannot exchange for many Points in the Star Tower Mall, so Song Chi instructed his Dominator avatar to store them separately to later send back to the Family. The Song Family is currently in a period of rapid development, and there is a high demand for White and Blue Componentsjust right. After a trip back to Dragon Spine Continent, Song Chi handed over more than a thousand Blue and White Components to the third uncle staying in the familys vein, instructing him to properly hand them over to the Family. Then he immediately returned to the Ruins Market. Well... to be more precise, he returned to the Silver Disk Floating Land. Silver Disk Mall, central area, Taibai Shop. At the top floor of the shop, Song Chis figure emerged quietly, but after leaving the Ruins Market, he did not hurry downstairs. Instead, he took out the [Shaking Light 32 Order] from the Ancestral Torch. This time his form did not show, but a part of his Spiritual essence logged into the [Shaking Light Star Tower] as a projection. Song Chi has always been dedicated to collecting various starship components, what is his purpose? Isnt it to exchange these components for Point Credits in the Star Tower Mall? As a facility that has stood for two hundred thousand years in Torch Humanity, the heritage of the [Shaking Light Star Tower] is unimaginable to others. Even with Song Chis current perspective, he is still very covetous of many items within the Star Tower Mall. For instance, a commodity named [Multi-eyed Tribe Primordial Pupillary Essence], according to Star Tower intelligence, can assist in Comprehension and Cultivation of Pupillary secret techniques. The Double Pupils directly granted by the [Chongming Blood Contract] naturally do not require this item, but the [Martial Arts Heavenly Eye], which he has yet to master, urgently needs its assistance. Besides, there are Sixth Rank Level Void Crystals, and even Dominator Blood, Dominator True Spirit, and so on. Making his way towards the Star Tower Mall window, Song Chi slowly takes out the several hundred Components that he had previously stored in the Ancestral Torch. However, there was a little surprise; before him, there was actually another person at the Star Tower. Seeing this member who also logged in as a projection, Song Chi courteously greeted him. Bai Mei, long time no see! This projection is none other than the owner of Shaking Light Star Rank No. 30, Bai Mei, who rarely speaks in the Star Rank group chat. Hmm! As always, in response to the friendly greeting from a Star Tower member, Bai Mei just nods lightly and responds with a hum, then nothing more. Already accustomed to this, Song Chi did not mind. He looked up and swept around, noticing that Bai Mei was exchanging for a high-level Ice Attribute Law Crystal. Once the trade was completed, she quickly made room for him. Handing all the Components to the Star Tower intelligence, while it was assessing their value, Song Chi began to rapidly search through the various products in the Mall. The foremost was naturally that [Multi-eyed Tribe Primordial Pupillary Essence]; this item is crucial to the Comprehension of [Martial Arts Heavenly Eye], and Song Chi certainly would not be stingy with the Mall Credits. In the end, he exchanged 3 portions of [Multi-eyed Tribe Primordial Pupillary Essence] for a total of 1500 Point Credits; Song Chi also exchanged for 5 Sixth Rank Void Crystals at the cost of 3500 Point Credits. These Sixth Rank Void Crystals, who knows which member had traded them to the Mall recently, were not available before, unfortunately, there were only five, all taken by Song Chi. But when Song Chi searched for the Seventh Rank Angel Blood, he couldnt find it anywhere. Just as he frowned, a faint voice came from behind him. You need Seventh Rank Angel Blood? PS: One chapter for today. Chapter 951: 499: Exchange·Golden Component [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] Chapter 951: Chapter 499: ExchangeGolden Component [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] Song Chi turned his head, his gaze quickly meeting the indifferent eyes behind him. Without much thought, he nodded. A component for the flagship is needed, unfortunately, it seems the mall doesnt have it! Hearing his words, Bai Mei spoke in his usual calm tone, but to Song Chi, it sounded like music to his ears. If you really need it urgently, I should be able to get a few drops, do you need essence blood or primordial blood? Upon hearing the first two sentences, Song Chi was already pleasantly surprised, but at the last sentence, the surprise turned into astonishment. Song Chi hurriedly said: No need, ordinary blood of a Twelve Wings Great Angel will do, no need for essence blood or primordial blood. Okay, wait a moment! After saying that, Bai Mei turned and walked towards the login platform and quickly disappeared into the midst of the Star Tower. Harboring strong expectations, Song Chi shifted his gaze back to the Star Tower Mall. In a short time, the Star Tower intelligently provided the purchase price for all the components. [According to the evaluation, the total value of all your components is 32,120 points, among them three silver components are 9,000 points, 24 red...] [Are you sure you want to exchange all for mall points?] Seeing this result, Song Chi, who was prepared, nodded directly. Confirmed! At the same time, an equivalent amount of mall points quickly appeared in his personal account, Song Chi glanced at it. [Shaking Light 32 Order Waking of Insects: {Current account balance: Shaking Light Chaos Stele Comprehension number 0, Star Tower Mall Points 55,600.] Fifty-five thousand, huh... Withdrawing his gaze, Song Chis eyes quickly turned back to the mall panel. Under his purposeful search, a silver component quickly appeared before his eyes. Super Body Shrink Card lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Tripling the shrinkable scale ... This is a silver scaling component, also something that will be needed later when the New Moon Matriarch takes action, its exchange value is 5,000 mall points, without hesitation, Song Chi immediately exchanged and obtained it. Seeing that there are still fifty thousand points left, he turned his gaze towards several gold components of the Golden Sanctuary in the mall. Snake Demon Petrification Cannon lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Petrification Beam ... Exchange price: 25,000 mall points Rock Armor lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Rock Guard Feature 2: Defense Value increased by 140% ... Exchange price: 28,000 mall points Heavenly Authority Control Ring lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Super Long-distance Mind Communication Feature 2: Big and Small Ruyi Feature 3: Double the Enslavement Marks Feature 4: Constant Slot Occupancy is 1 Feature 5: Enslavement Authority increased by one rank Consumption: 20,000 per use (Spectral Energy Points) Enslavement Marks: 2/2 (12) Effect: Can enslave life forms of no more than one rank higher, fully controlled by the Captain of the Torch Warship (Note: The weaker the will of the enslaved, the higher the success rate of enslavement, and vice versa.) Upgrade Requirement: 40 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 4,000 Spectral Energy Points {Super Long-distance Mind Communication: Ignores barriers, distance and other factors, allowing the component-equipped warships Captain to freely communicate with the enslaved species.} {Big and Small Ruyi: The life forms enslaved by this component can freely change their size. When shrinking, the combat power decreases proportionally, and when enlarging, the combat power increases proportionally. (Unlimited shrinking, enlargement depends on the physical strength of the enslaved species, the stronger the body, the higher the magnification possible, and vice versa)} {Enslavement Authority increased by one rank: This component is blessed by the power of Heavenly Authority, can enslave a First Rank lifeform at Zero Rank, enslave a Second Rank lifeform at First Rank, and so on.} Exchange price: 40,000 mall points Scanning through these three gold components, Song Chis gaze unsurprisingly lingered on the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]. This component is an enslavement-type component, originally Song Chi should not be too interested in it, especially since he currently only has Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, [Enslavement Medal] and [Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring] were already sufficient. But the features of this component were indeed excellent. First is Big and Small Ruyi, though it seems [Enslavement Medal] also has this feature, there is a substantial difference in reality C [Enslavement Medal] carries Big and Small Ruyi (Small), which only has the shrinking effect and does not have the combat power amplification of enlargement. This slight difference is actually quite significant, considering at the Sixth Rank level, every increase might determine the situation on the battlefield, let alone the amplification provided by a golden sanctuary component, the amplification ratio is likely not too small. Of course, the most important is Enslavement Authority increased by one rank this feature, Song Chi guesses, this enslavement component is priced at 40,000 points probably because of this feature, and it is precisely because it matches the price of two ordinary gold components that it has not been exchanged yet. As previously mentioned, at the Dominator level, even the lowest Seventh Rank Dominator, with the enhancement of their True Spirit State minds, to achieve enslavement, the enhancement level of the enslavement component must exceed by a Great Rank to have a possibility. That means, to enslave a Seventh Rank Dominator Creature, at least an Eighth Rank gold enslavement component is needed. At this stage now, Song Chi is incredibly aware of the scarcity of Dominator True Spirits, even with the immense earnings from Zhu Tian Ruins Market and Divine Country Player Trading Space, and numerous fortuitous encounters over two hundred years, the Dominator True Spirits he has encountered could barely enhance one component to Eighth Rank. But if that time really comes, would he truly go to enhance an enslavement component? Chapter 952: 499: Exchange - Golden Component [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]_2 Chapter 952: Chapter 499: Exchange C Golden Component [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]_2 With the enhancement of the Enslavement Authority Upgrade by One Rank feature, its value has become evident. With the addition of this feature, he would only need to strengthen it to lv70, which would be sufficient to attempt enslaving Seventh Rank Starry Sea living beingsa mere Dominant True Spiritits really cost-effective. Even after Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong upgrades to a Star-Annihilating Starship, if he were to enhance the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] to the Eighth Rank, he could use it to enslave Eighth-Order Creatures, which is insanely thrilling. And theres another exciting point: the [Enslavement Medal], a Red Epic component that has thus far remained one of the most practical components on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Isnt it because of its Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature? However, due to the [Enslavement Medal]s own limitations, its frenzied strength could not break through the Seventh Rank. But what if it is transferred to this [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] component? Dont forget, the Ruins Market [Miracle Origin Improvement Platform] can extract component features for enhancement. Having thought this through, Song Chi no longer hesitated and immediately exchanged for the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] component for 40,000 Points. After this transaction, his account was left with only 10,600 Points. This amount of Mall Credits could still exchange for several Silver Components, so Song Chis gaze didnt leave the malls panel. However, after a thorough search, he did not find any suitable Silver Components and turned his attention to Titanium Crystal. The Shaking Light Star Tower also has a redemption limit for Titanium Crystal, a maximum of 5000 pieces every 10 years. Taking into account the accumulation over these 50 years, Song Chi spent 2500 Mall Credits to exchange for 25,000 pieces of Titanium Crystal. At this moment, noise came from the login platform of the Star Tower behind him. Turning around, he saw Bai Mei logging in again. But this time, she did not log in as a projection but rather in person, and she was holding a White Jade Vial in her hand. If there were no surprises, it should contain the Seventh Rank Angel Blood. Song Chi left the mall window, signaled Bai Mei, and quickly stepped onto the login stone platform, promptly disappearing from view. When he logged in again, he had also switched from projection login to a physical presence. Projection login could only connect to the Ancestral Torch, and the Ancestral Aperture Space can only contain Starry Sea Oddities, Floating Land Origins, etc. It could not be used for transactions involving Angel Blood. It was only then that Song Chi took a closer look at Bai Mei, of course, with an inadvertent glance rather than a naked scrutiny. After all, that would be quite impolite. Thinking about it, this was indeed the first time Song Chi had seen her in person, and he was naturally curious. Colder than that woman Pan Ying... This was the first thought that came to his mind, followed quickly by him discarding it. When he received the White Jade Vial from her hand, he was slightly surprised. Ten drops? Mm, if you need more later on, just @ me directly in the group chat. Song Chi didnt refuse. The [Wings of Royal Authority] was a Gold Component, and it would require a lot more Seventh Rank Angel Blood for future enhancements to the Eighth Rank, so he would surely need to rely on her. However, upon his insistence, Bai Mei still accepted 1000 Mall Credits. After all, this was Domination Level Angel Blood. Perhaps Bai Mei did not care, but Song Chi had to proceed accordingly. A one-time transaction might be out of fellowship as members of the Star Tower, but in the future, its not as if he wouldnt need it again, and he might even require the blood of an Eighth-Order Angel King. A trading method would be more suitable. After settling all this, both of them left the Star Tower one after the other. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Free Trading Zone. Back at the marketplace, Song Chi immediately summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. In the Battleship Main Control Room, he began enhancing the [Angel Sovereign Wings]. Before long, with a Dominant True Spirit, a strand of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, and a drop of Seventh Rank Twelve-Winged Great Angel Blood, this Golden Holy Domain Component was successfully enhanced to lv70. Thereupon, the resultant Holy Light Shield also reached the Seventh Rank Level, its defence performance and Shield Value equivalent to the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield], albeit without the regeneration ability. Furthermore, its Angel Wing Escape and Angel King True Spirit Guard Features were also significantly improved, further augmenting the combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Having enhanced this component, Song Chis gaze turned to the two uninstalled components in his hand. [Heavenly Authority Control Ring][Super Body Shrink Card] At this moment, he had one more Dominant True Spirit left in his hand. The one used to enhance the [Wings of Royal Authority] was previously set aside as a backup, while this one was extracted once again from the Memory Fragments of Chasing Fate Immortal over the past fifty years. Its a bit of a dilemma as to which component should be enhanced. After pondering for a moment, Song Chi ruled out the Heavenly Authority Control Ring component, as its primary function is enslavement of Dominator Creatures and there would be no immediate use for it in combat. In contrast, the fourth feature Super Body Shrinkage of the Super Body Shrink Card could play a significant role in the upcoming joint operation with the New Moon Matriarch. Moreover, it would also be effective when the family takes action against the Black Devourer King Beast, which holds considerable importance. Having made this decision, Song Chi equipped the Super Body Shrink Card component and enhanced it all the way to lv70. Super Body Shrink Card lv70 Quality: Silver Feature: Shrinkage scale increased by three times Feature 2: Effective on living beings Feature 3: Capable of shrinking up to one hundred units simultaneously Feature 4: Super Body Shrinkage Consumption: 40000/instance (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 5s; Buffer: 5 minutes Effect: Capable of extreme shrinkage of the target unit, with a current maximum shrinkage ratio of 9000 (30003) times. ... Note: This component occupies 4 slot spaces {Effective on living beings: Also effective on life units that do not resist.} {Super Body Shrinkage: Consumes 200000 Spectral Energy Points to forcibly shrink a designated unit within ten million kilometers to 1/10th of its volume, reducing its combat power by 40% (Note: The life rank of the unit must not be higher than the enhancement rank of this component), lasting for 180s, with a fixed cooldown of 720 hours.} The effect of shrinking the volume by ten times and reducing combat power by 40% is still quite considerable. Although the duration is only three minutes, if used at an opportune moment, it can have a tremendous effect. After enhancing this component, Song Chis gaze finally landed on the Heavenly Authority Control Ring again. This component, without a doubt, has the greatest potential. Of course, if the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature could be improved onto it, the effect would certainly surge dramatically. Just think about it, Sixth Rank Enslaved Species under the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature, burning their life to gain a short burst of Dominator Combat Power, that scene would definitely be a formidable weapon. No sooner said than done, Song Chi first transferred all the enslaved species from the Enslavement Medal component to the Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring, and then using the Sinan Shuoben feature, he disassembled it to the initial state of lv0 without any loss. Having completed this step, the Enslavement Medal was removed. With the Enslavement Medal and the yet-to-be-equipped Heavenly Authority Control Ring in hand, Song Chi left the battleship and headed straight for the Oddity Origin Improvement Platform in the Ruins Market. He first retrieved an Orange Oddity and twenty Red Oddities from the Oddity Exchange Shop. Under Song Chis manipulation, the twenty-one oddities were respectively transformed into one batch of Orange Oddity Essence and twenty batches of Red Oddity Essence. Then, in exchange for that batch of Orange Oddity Essence, Song Chi used the second function of the Oddity Origin Improvement Platform to extract the feature Enslavement Mark: Frenzy from the higher-quality Enslavement Medal component, turning it into a feature entry. That wasnt all; he then fused the twenty batches of Red Oddity Essence into two batches of Silver Oddity Essence using the fourth function of the Oddity Origin Improvement Platform. With this, the preliminary work was essentially complete. Song Chi stepped onto the Oddity Origin Improvement Platform again, this time placing the Heavenly Authority Control Ring component on the platform, and then he inserted one batch of Silver Oddity Essence to successfully extract feature 4 Constant 1 Slot Occupation from it, also turning it into a special feature entry. As this feature was extracted, one could clearly see an immediate change in the properties of the Heavenly Authority Control Ring component. The most noticeable change was an extra annotation. Note: This component now occupies 5 slot spaces Song Chi was unconcerned about this; the vacant special slot spaces on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong were still ample, not affecting much. Besides, he would keep the Constant 1 Slot Occupation feature entry, which could still be useful in the future if there was ever a shortage of slots. Next, is the final step of this enhancement!! Chapter 953: 500: Making a Move Chapter 953: Chapter 500: Making a Move The second portion of Silver Oddity essence in his hand was also cast into the enhancement table, and subsequently, the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Feature was successfully transformed into the 4th new Feature of the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]. Looking at the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] in his hand, whose Attributes had drastically changed, a smile emerged at the corner of Song Chis mouth. Although this endeavor cost twenty pieces of Red Oddity, he felt no sting of loss at all. On the contrary, Song Chi deemed it very worthwhile. As he returned to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] was continuously Enhanced to lv69, and he once again saw the Attributes of Enslavement Mark: Frenzy. The nature of the power, post-frenzy, remained unable to surpass the Enhancement limit of this component, but the essence of its characteristics had undergone fundamental changes. The previous Enhancement limit of [Enslavement Medal] was Sixth Rank, but now it had been transformed to Eighth Rank, which meant that he could, at any time, grant temporary Dominator Combat Power to any one of the several Sixth Rank Species that were newly enslaved by the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]. Of course, having said that, Song Chi was not inclined to attempt this casually. Every Sixth Rank Enslaved Species was of no small value; using them as disposable items on a whim would be a consideration not taken lightly by anyone. After several continuous Enhancements, a sizable portion of the resources at hand had again been depleted, especially the Divine Soul of Dominant True Spirit, of which not a single stock remained, making Song Chi feel somewhat uneasy. Driven by his instincts, Song Chi once again visited the Ruins Market storage room and withdrew all the remaining Memory Fragments left by the Chasing Fate Immortal. He decided that in the following period, he would devote himself entirely to refining these Memory Fragments, attempting to extract one or two portions of Dominant True Spirit from them. There are not many Memory Fragments left, and given that the Divine Soul of the Chasing Fate Immortal has been worn down by hundreds of thousands of years and is extremely weak, these remaining Memory Fragments at best, might yield three or four portions of Dominant True Spirit... After pondering for a moment, Song Chi came upon another thought: I hope that the so-called [God of Hunting] will provide more surprises; Dominant True Spirits are really in short supply... ... In the Unknown Star Domain, at the heart of a large River System Communities. Mustered by the collective power of the entire River System Community, a Starry Sea Floating Land of astonishing diameter had formed at the very heart of this large River System Communities. If Song Chi were here, he would undoubtedly discover that this Floating Land contained an immensely rich source of Magic Energy; especially in the southernmost extremity, where a forest reached an extremely secluded corner. To the indigenous Living Beings of the Floating Land whose diameter greatly surpassed a Seventh Level Floating Land, this boundless forest was known as the Dark Night Forest. In the southern part of the Dark Night Forest, the New Moon Dark Night Elf Tribe. This day, over twenty shadows agile as wraiths flitted out from within the tribe, all heading towards the exterior of the Dark Night Forest. The potent Law of Darkness swirled around their bodies, coupled with the cover of nightfall, which made them undetectable even by the numerous Medium-High Rank magical beasts within the Dark Night Forest. These twenty-plus shadows were precisely the Elf Elders of the New Moon Tribe, apart from the New Moon Matriarch leading at the front, the rest were Dark Night Elves who had just stepped into Sixth Rank at the least, a force not to be underestimated. Main Mother, I still wish to remind you that subsequent actions are to take place in His Divine Country, and no one doubts the Ruins Market Lords strength. The [Market Projection Rank] indeed seals substantial Divine Power, but after all, it represents an intervention across the endless void. Moreover, considering the innate repulsion of the Divine Country, whether He can retain His Divine Combat Power is an unknown... Listening to the words of a Sixth Rank Peak Elf Elder beside her, New Moon Matriarch continued her stride without pause, replying softly: I have my arrangements for this matter; even if the Lord of All Heavens Ruins Market sees his Combat Power influenced, it is still enough to ensure the safe withdrawal of our tribespeople! ... The twenty-plus shadows raced through the Dark Forest, and the journey lasted for more than an hour, covering over thousands of kilometers. At a certain moment, their pace suddenly halted, and ultimately, they all vanished into a hollow within the roots of an ancient tree that was nearly a hundred meters wide and staggeringly tall. The entrance to the tree hollow was protected by a concealment Spell unique to the Dark Night Elves, making it impossible for other beings to detect any anomalies. Inside the hollow was a small Magic Transmission Array, and as all the Dark Night Elves stepped within the Arrays range, brilliant light and spatial fluctuations swept through the hollow. All these were concealed by the Spell at the entrance, with not a trace of abnormality leaking to the outside world. As the transmission commenced, millions of kilometers away, in the southern part of the Land, Bone Splitting Wasteland. Under cover of night, the New Moon Matriarch along with her party of Elves silently emerged from a subterranean cavity on a hill. This is the deep expanse of Bone Splitting Wasteland. The altar of the [God of Hunting] lies a hundred leagues ahead. Hand me the flesh and blood offerings we have gathered... Upon receiving a Blood Storage Ring, the New Moon Matriarch then spoke: You all act swiftly to locate our positions and try to isolate the altar from the outside world as much as possible. I will commence action punctually in one hour. The disturbance it will cause is going to be significant, and you should do your best to intercept those alien monsters and the adherents of Evil Gods... Yes! ... As her words fell, the Divine Power within the New Moon Matriarch faintly dispersed, under her control, the Perfect Level Law of Darkness manifested upon her graceful figure, and in the next second, she disappeared completely from the spot, blending into the darkness of the night. [Hunter hidden in the night, the Blooded Sovereign of the wasteland above, God who wields Blood and Darkness supreme, please hear your believers call, accept this most exquisite offering...] Chapter 954: 500: Making a Move_2 Chapter 954: Chapter 500: Making a Move_2 In the tranquil desolation of the Bone Wasteland, a ghastly voice emanated from atop a Bone Altar, and as the blood of numerous High-Rank demon beasts was placed upon the altar, a faint red glow began to emerge on this bloodstained altar. Above the night sky, the silvery moon, which had been pristine, now seemed tainted by blood. A vast Blood-colored Divine Country loomed overhead, tethered to the blood-stained bones beneath it, swiftly absorbing the flesh and blood of the many High-Rank beasts while bestowing Blood Divine Power upon the followers who offered this Quality sacrifice. Just then, the New Moon Matriarch, whose entire presence was concealed by a Golden Oddity/Main Divine Artifact, burst forth, with immense Power of Domination and the Law of Darkness radiating from within her, surging madly towards the Blood-colored Divine Country in the night sky. This abrupt change naturally alerted the Blood-colored Divine Country above, which quickly began to retract its Divine Power. Upon witnessing this, a flicker of mockery shone in the depths of the New Moon Matriarchs eyes. If the situation were back before the God of Hunting had fallen into slumber, it would have been impossible for such concealment to deceive Him, nor would He have responded. However, what responded to the followers now was merely a lingering instinct from His Divine Country, and given that the Divine Country was already in ruins, how could it possibly withstand her? Seeing that the Power Of Domination and the Law of Darkness had already restrained the Blood-colored Divine Country, the New Moon Matriarch once again waved her hand and retrieved something from a delicate storage necklace she wore. It was indeed the [Book of Spirit Language] that she had traded for from Song Chi. The moment the [Book of Spirit Language] appeared, the New Moon Matriarch began to rapidly utter various ancient notes. Once she completed the sequence, the book suddenly opened, and bronze rune chains burst forth from a certain page, shooting straight towards the Blood-colored Divine Country in the night sky. The nature of these Bronze Rune chains remained unknown; they completely disregarded the boundless Blood Mysterious Power gushing from the Divine Country, pierced through the void, and struck fiercely into the inner realm of the Divine Country. Crack! A muted sound of fracturing echoed, but the New Moon Matriarch paid it no heed. She continued to enunciate the notes, and then the [Book of Spirit Language] along with her swiftly soared towards the shattered Blood-colored Divine Country above the night sky. [Oh omnipresent Lord of the Ruins Market, mysterious Dominator of the Void Sea Dark Side, please cast your gaze upon me and lend me your strength.] In the open trading area of the Ruins Market, Song Chi, who was fully focused on refining the Chasing Fate Immortals Memory Fragments, suddenly opened his eyes, hearing a call from afar. Has the New Moon Matriarch activated the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] already? With his realization, Song Chi quickly stood up. He did not immediately respond to the summoning but first summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. After boarding the flagship and activating the warship engines, the sound of sharp metal friction filled the air. When the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ascended to the Ruin Market Firmament, it had already transformed into the Mythical Mecha Form. After these preparations, he shifted his spiritual focus and accepted the call from the distant stars. In the flux of space, what materialized before Song Chis actualized Double Pupils was a world enveloped in blood-red. In the Ruins Market Purple Mist Projection near her, the New Moon Matriarch was enveloped in a Power of Domination that wasnt particularly strong, with the Law of Darkness lingering around her. It was not until the Ruins Market Purple Mist Projection fully coalesced that the underlying worry in her eyes completely dissipated. Perhaps even she hadnt noticed the solemnity flashing through the depths of her eyes the instant she successfully reflected the Domination Level Purple Mist Projection of the Ruins Market in the sky. Of course, her joy was even greater. After all, an additional force of Dominator Combat Power significantly increased the likelihood of success for her mission. Her gaze turned towards the sky above the Blood-colored Divine Country, where a Blood-colored Giant with four vertical eyes lay dormant. Its mouth and nose were not below the eyes but instead atop its head. Furthermore, a second gaping maw, presenting an exceptionally fierce appearance, sat atop its chest cavity. Is that the [God of Hunting] you spoke of? From within the Purple Mist, the shadowy figure of the Mythical Mech spoke, and soon the New Moon Matriarch nodded in response: Thats right, He is currently in slumber, with seventy percent of His divine power withdrawn. Once He awakens, Im afraid He will be even more troublesome. Hearing this, Song Chi, who was in the purple mist projection, nodded in agreement. According to what the New Moon Matriarch said earlier, this being who has held the divine flame aloft for over a hundred thousand years is not far from becoming an Eighth Rank Main God. He could only say that it was worthy of an old Evil God; just a distant glance was enough, even though he was in the remote Ruins Market and had multiple isolations backed by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, he still felt uncomfortable. He even speculated that if it werent for the Power Of Domination bestowed by the Ruins Market, just with his current strength, merely a single glance could cause his own body to undergo a mutation. Since thats the case, we should strike as soon as possible, using our strongest attack method as planned! Alright! Having reached a consensus, both of them mobilized the Power Of Domination within themselves to activate their most powerful attack methods. For the New Moon Matriarch, it was simple. She took out an item from her storage necklace again, a bow that also emitted a gold glow. As the Golden Sanctuary Quality bow-shaped Strange Object was taken out, melodious notes sounded from her mouth again. The next second, the Book of Spirit Language in her hands flipped to another page. Slowly, an arrow completely condensed from bronze runes appeared and was eventually held in the New Moon Matriarchs hand. Drawing the bow and nocking the arrow, the Law of Darkness in its Perfection form swiftly gathered upon the rune arrow. With just a glance in passing, Song Chi could feel the terrifying might contained within it. Turning his gaze away, Song Chi let out a slight sigh. If he saw correctly, that golden longbow was a lineage connected to the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits, and it could also be transformed into a Super Main Cannon; how could he not be envious? However, the bow seemed to be an inherited weapon of the New Moon Tribes Matriarch; she would never possibly put it up for trade. Thinking of this, his thoughts shifted slightly again. Besides this golden longbow and the Book of Spirit Language that he had traded away, he could see that she had at least two more Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities. Its no wonder for a force with Dominator Combat Power over generations, they sure are lavish... But then he thought of how their Power Of Domination comes at the cost of only having a lifespan of ten thousand years, and he instantly felt it was unappealing. What is the purpose of trying to increase ones strength as much as possible? Isnt it just to have a longer lifespan? For the Longevity Species like elves, even a Sixth Rank has a lifespan of tens of thousands of years. The lifespan of a normal Seventh Rank is likely not much shorter than the age of the Torch Human Civilizations birth; shortening it to ten thousand years is too high a cost. Without further thought, under his control, the right arm of the Mythical Mecha Giant standing in the purple mist raised, infinity Thunder Power converged in the ferocious cannon on his right palm. With the coverage of heavens thunder, Nine-layered Tribulation Lightning gathered energy at high speed, precisely displaying the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction World Tribulation Thunder Feature. And it was not just the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction World Tribulation Thunder Feature of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon, including the Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion of the Black Hole Evolution Layer. Furthermore, all thirty thousand points of Black Hole Energy in the Black Hole Energy Pool, not a drop was left, all were poured into this singularity. Since they had agreed on using their strongest attack methods, Song Chi naturally did not hold back. The opponent was a Divine Spirit nearing the Seventh Rank Peak; if they could not kill with one strike, once He awoke and was fully supported by the Divine Country, the final madness of a Seventh Rank Peak Evil God was no joke. Chapter 955: 500: Godslayer Chapter 955: Chapter 500: Godslayer The first to be activated was the gold longbow in the hands of the New Moon Matriarch. The arrow, covered with bronze runes and carrying the perfectly condensed Perfect Dark Principle, whistled out. Crack Crack Crack! The thick crimson energy was torn apart, the already fragmented Divine Country Space of the Hunting God Country shattered continuously, and blood rained from the Divine Countrys Vault of Heaven, while a suffocating bloody wind howled and swept through, this arrow shocked the heavens and the earth, this arrow made the Divine Country mourn. Before Song Chi in the Mythical Mech Projection could finish charging the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction World Tribulation Thunder, the bronze rune arrow had already torn through the sky, landing on the blood-colored four-eyed giants dormant head in the Vault of Heaven of the Divine Country. The densely packed Law of Darkness surged violently, and the terrifying explosions shockwave swept through the entire Vault of Heaven of the Divine Country. Under this Domination Level mighty energy storm, it was hard for anyone to catch sight of the conditions at the center of the explosion, but Song Chi was an exception. Within the Purple Mist Projection, Song Chi inside the phantom of the Divine Countrys Mech Giant fully stimulated his Double Pupils, which were only Fifth Rank, but under the Power of Domination bestowed by the Ruins Market, these Double Pupils granted by Zhong Yu could no longer be simply judged by their rank. Under the ultimate piercing and capturing ability of the Double Pupils, the wildly rampant energy storm seemed like nothing, easily seeing through everything inside. The might of the bronze rune arrow triggered by the New Moon Matriarch could not be considered weak, but it was also not too strong; at least compared to ordinary Seventh Rank entities, this attack was only considered moderate. Theoretically, with two Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities plus her own Perfection Tier Law of Darkness, the might should have been more than just this. About this, Song Chi was not surprised. The moment the Ruin Market Projection successfully descended, he had already discerned some conditions with the body of the New Moon Matriarch, this High Elf who somehow stepped into the Dominator Rank through some special secret technique, her strength was almost equivalent to the Power of Domination that Ruins Market initially granted when it was just Fourth Rank, considered the weakest among those of Dominator Rank. The only good news was that the [God of Hunting] above was indeed severely injured, fallen into a deep sleep, completely defenseless against this arrow from the New Moon Matriarch, and a terrifying bloody hole burst open on its head. However, it was also because of this sudden strike that this blood-colored giant was startled awake from its slumber, its bodys coiled blood energy began to leak out, and the four eerie vertical eyes on its head began to tremble one after another, as if about to fully awaken any second. Now is the time! With a low chant, the thunder in front of the Purple Mist Mech Giant suddenly erupted. Boom Boom Boom! The domineering Purple Cloud Judgment Tribulation Lightning fell, directly rushing towards the enormous blood-colored giant. At this moment, the God of Hunting finally opened its four eerie vertical pupils. Caught off guard, within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, inside the Mythical Mech transformed by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyes suddenly closed tightly, just now, he and the four divine pupils of the God of Hunting inadvertently caught each others gaze for an instant, although he quickly diverted his gaze, a deep sting still transmitted from the depths of his pupils. Knowing that it was a critical moment in the battle, and that he absolutely couldnt lose control of the battlefield, even though the sting in his eyes had not subsided, Song Chi still forced himself to difficultly open his eyes. After opening his eyes, he could clearly see, in the substantial shadow of the Double Pupils, numerous dense blood threads spread throughout. But Song Chi couldnt care less. In his heart, he even felt somewhat relieved, it was because he controlled the [Double Pupils] through the [Chongming Blood Contract], if it had been that pair of ordinary eyes before, this glance might have blinded him for months. In the Hunting God Country, although the blood-colored giant awoke early from its slumber, the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction World Tribulation Thunder had already fallen, the God of Hunting only managed to wrap a ring of crimson energy around itself temporarily, before the domineering tribulation thunder accurately struck the fierce bloody hole previously created by the New Moon Matriarch. It must be said that the astonishing measures of the God of Hunting, merely a layer of seemingly very weak crimson light ring, was actually able to completely negate four layers of the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Tribulation Thunder. Keep in mind that this was a strike fully unleashed with the Power of Domination-enhanced, transformed Star-Annihilating Cannon, might far beyond imagination. Only until the fifth Destruction World Tribulation Thunder did it completely wipe out the crimson light ring around the blood-colored giant, directly striking into the fierce bloody hole on the side of the blood-colored giants head. With every fall of a tribulation thunder, a resounding mournful cry would emit from the mouth of the God of Hunting. After five Destruction World Tribulation Thunders, almost half of its head had been annihilated. But this was not the end; as the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction World Tribulation Thunder fully descended, the singularity formed by thirty thousand points of Black Hole Energy suddenly erupted. Buzz Buzz Buzz! A micro black hole suddenly formed, the surrounding crimson energy, silver Divine Blood, and all were rapidly compressed, eventually getting swallowed at high speed into the continuously expanding space of collapse. As the micro black hole was concentrated near the remaining half head of the God of Hunting, this sudden eruption almost directly crushed its entire head into a mass of flesh. Yet as a longstanding Evil God of the Gods Continent, how could the God of Hunting not possess powerful Divine Artifacts? We see the two remaining vertical pupils simultaneously emitting Ghost Light, the next second, golden and black rays of light shot out respectively from the two vertical pupils. The black gemstone crown emitting black light shone high above its head, the vast mighty power from the crown covering its entire body, entirely excluding the tearing and collapsing forces scattered by the micro black hole. Chapter 956: 500: Godslayer_2 Chapter 956: Chapter 500: Godslayer_2 While radiating golden light, the Hunting Spear was clutched in the palm of the blood giant, seemingly just a second away from launching an attack on the Ruin Market Projection and the New Moon Matriarch below. Seeing this, the light in Song Chis eyes within the Mythical Mecha Giant became focused. We cant continue like this, the commotion caused has likely already reached the Hunting God Country, it might not be long before that [Spider Mother] arrives... Just the thought of that being an Eighth Rank Main God made a sense of urgency arise in Song Chis heart. Should that person arrive, let alone continue fighting, for me, its not a big deal since I came via a Starry Sky Projection and can simply cancel it. An Eighth Rank Main God will probably not cross the Void Sea Dark Side to Zhu Tian Ruins Market, but its different for the New Moon Matriarch, it is here in its true form, and retreating completely might come at a significant cost. With that thought, inside the Mythical Mecha Giant in the skies of Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Song Chis thoughts shifted, and his attention turned to the [Heavenly Slaying God Cannon], that silver main cannon. Without hesitation, he took out a portion of Dominant True Spirit freshly refined over the past dozen days and directly enhanced the silver main cannon to lv70. After enhancing to lv70, Song Chi activated its attack feature Heavenly Slaying God. The reason for hastily enhancing this silver main cannon provided by the family was not that its attributes were better than the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] but because the Heavenly Slaying God feature is specifically designed to target the beliefs of gods like the Hunting God who possess the Power of Belief. After enhancement to Seventh Rank, the might of the attack feature Heavenly Slaying God had surged to 50 times the main cannon power, coupled with the Battleships enhancement for basic components, firepower enhancement of [Yang Concentric Medallion], etc., this strike would cause unbelievable damage to those belief masters. Within the Blood-colored Divine Country, the Black Gemstone Crown suspended above the blood giants head suddenly paused in emitting black light, impacted by severe injuries within the Hunting Gods body, temporarily interrupting the divine power supply. Although it was only for a moment, and the Hunting God forcibly suppressed and adjusted it, Song Chis reaction was even quicker. With the extreme capturing ability of his Double Pupils, during the brief moment before the divine power resumed, he decisively activated the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature, allowing Heavenly Slaying God to complete its charging instantly. Just as the Black Gemstone Crowns emitting Eternal Dark Black Light came to a halt, the terrifying God Slaying Beam burst forth simultaneously. The God Slaying Beam pierced through the infinite blood mist, reaching beneath the skull of the Hunting God before it could adjust. The Annihilation Beam burst forth suddenly, under the Power of Godslaying, those blood-colored divine powers seemed to encounter their natural enemy, and before even getting close, began emitting intense sizzling sounds, then quickly evaporated. Seeing this, the Hunting God, also feeling an extreme threat to life, reacted with all its might. A boundless blood color surged from its remaining two vertical pupils, and a massive amount of Blood Mysterious Power converged to form two beams of blood-colored pupil light. Yet, just after discharging the two beams of blood-colored pupil light, the Hunting Gods eyes widened in anger, with a look of fear swirling in its pupils. In the instant the two beams of blood-colored pupil light were fired, the God Slaying Beam was followed closely by two streaks of Mysterious Force. One was Spatial Power, and the other was Power of Light. The four forces collided, and although the Space and Light Laws were completely suppressed, they managed to buy enough time for the God Slaying Beam. However, before the God Slaying Beam could fall on the head of the Hunting God, a subtle radiance entered its body first. The next second, the body of the Hunting God rapidly began to shrink, and the overflowing blood-colored divine power was reduced by more than thirty percent. This was due to the Super Body Shrinkage feature of the [Super Body Shrink Card] that Song Chi also activated. The overall strength of the Hunting God was suppressed, and with the pause of the Black Gemstone Crown, the God Slaying Beam directly hit the last half of its head. VIII{})%()! Crazy babble came from the blood giants gaping mouth, and this time, Song Chi understood the meaning of its words, but it was destined to be the last. The blood mist dissipated, and the Divine Country collapsed. With the God Slaying Beam completely obliterating the remaining half of the blood giants skull, it also marked the complete demise of this old-school Evil God who had held the divine fire for more than a hundred thousand years. This scene did not affect Song Chi, as his mind was completely filled with excitement; with the fall of the Hunting God, what lay before him was nothing but wealth. Whether it is the divine body of the God of Hunting, the golden hunting spear in his hand, or the black gemstone crown floating above the divine country, or the wealth accumulated by the Hunting God Country over a hundred thousand years, these are all covetable treasures. Feeling that the duration of his own projection is coming to an end, Song Chi has no other thoughts in his mind now except to seize as many benefits as possible. His gaze shifted to the New Moon Matriarch beside him, and a calm voice emanated from the purple mist projection. As per the earlier plan, I will first take the divine body of the God of Hunting. The divine power and divine status separated from his body will subsequently be given to you through the Ruins Market trade... Upon hearing this, the New Moon Matriarch gently nodded her head, showing no objection. Not to mention this was already agreed upon beforehand. Even if it wasnt, having witnessed the terrifying methods of the Ruin Market Projection firsthand, it would not harbor any other thoughts. The New Moon Matriarch was curious about how this mysterious Ruins Market Lord, Song Chi, intended to take away the divine body of the God of Hunting, which was over ten thousand kilometers tall. It should be known that it involved a starry sky projection, taking away such a huge divine body via projection was perhaps ten times more difficult than the projection arriving. Song Chi could guess what the other party was thinking, but he was not prepared to explain. Right now, he only wanted to make the most of the remaining time. As the purple mist energy continued to surge, a sudden burst of radiance shot out from the projected Mythical Mecha Giant, and under the gaze of the New Moon Matriarch, this radiance quickly entered into the rapidly falling divine body of the God of Hunting above. Following that, the eyes of the New Moon Matriarch suddenly contracted. The divine body of the God of Hunting visibly began to shrink rapidly. 9000 kilometers; 5000 kilometers; 1000 kilometers; ... In a short amount of time, its body shrunk over a thousand times in size, decreasing to less than 10 kilometers, and the shrinking did not stop there, finally halting at 5 kilometers. Unfazed by the astonishment of the New Moon Matriarch, Song Chis expression, however, looked a bit grim. The [Super Body Shrink Card], capable of shrinking up to 9000 times, only managed to shrink 2000 times... Knowing that this was due to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong being only Fifth Rank which housed the [Super Body Shrink Card], although the component was enhanced to Seventh Rank, it wouldnt fully work on a true Seventh Rank living being. 5 kilometers, its still not enough! With a thought, the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] was also activated, but because its intrinsic rank and the God of Hunting had already been shrunk by 2000 times, this time, the [Proportional Scaling Instrument] only managed to shrink it by another 5 times. 1 kilometer, that should be enough! Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the high-grade void beast skin that had been stored for many years was taken out by Song Chi, and through the projection of the Ruins Market itself, this void beast skin was also projected into the Hunting God Country. Ultimately, the divine body of the God of Hunting, shrunk to merely 1 kilometer in height, was successfully drawn into the dim space within this void beast skin. This void beast skin was obtained from an Emperor Ruins Source Stone, containing an immensely large space inherently. As the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had been in use, Song Chi had never utilized this functionality before; this was the first time it was employed. Yet, this single use proved to be tremendously beneficial for Song Chi. Having secured the divine body of the God of Hunting, Song Chi did not delay for a moment, his gaze quickly shifting to the quietly floating black gemstone crown above the divine country. The hand of the projected Mythical Mecha Giant reached out, a tumultuous convergence of Space Law swirling rapidly in the air above, forming a void hand seal that glided towards the black gemstone crown. This was the [Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint] comprehended by Song Chi! Chapter 957: 501: "Spider Mother" and "Moon God Chapter 957: Chapter 501: Spider Mother and Moon God A Black Ultimate Oddity, how could Song Chi possibly remain unmoved? If he wasnt certain that this thing couldnt be obtained so easily, he wouldnt even be in a rush to first seize the God of Huntings divine body. Indeed, it didnt surprise him; as he casually summoned the Void Witch Handprint to grab towards the Black Gemstone Crown, the Eternal Dark Black Light emanating from the crown was fiercely trying to prevent the handprint from getting any closer. It wont work, its too slow, I fear that before the Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint can even get close, the Power of Laws will be completely worn away. Regaining control of the void handprint, Song Chis gaze shifted onto the Black Oddity classified as a Black Hole Evolution Layer, and the next second, with a thought, the Black Oddity from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was fully activated. In the next second, you could clearly see strands of black light emerging on the Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint, which is an amalgamation of the Mythical Mecha Giant. Then, the might of the Void Witch Handprint surged violently. This was Song Chi actively triggering the Starry Sea Oddity Origin within the Black Hole Evolution Layer for enhancement, similar to when many Fearless Ship Captains were fighting over the flesh of the Robber Star Clan Dominator, but only components transformed by Gold and above quality Strange Objects could provide this kind of enhancement to the Laws, and each component could only enhance once per century. Normally, Torch Ship Captains would not use this tactic unless it was a critical moment. With the origin of the Black Hole Evolution Layer boosting its power, the speed of the Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint finally increased by several folds. Although it was still far from its usual speed, it was much faster than before. But at that moment, a violent shattering noise suddenly came from the barrier above the Blood-colored Divine Country, and looking up, Song Chis pupils constricted sharply the next second. Deep in the sky above his head, the divine barrier had been torn open from the outside. Through the terrifyingly wide crack in the barrier, Song Chi saw an enormous being with over ten thousand eyes and thousands of sharp spider legs, a behemoth that spanned over a million kilometers. [New Moon Matriarch]! These four words instinctively emerged in the depths of his heart, followed immediately by an uncontrollable urge to cancel the projection right away. But the Black Ultimate Oddity made it difficult for him to let go. Suppressing the fear in his heart, purple mist energy churned wildly, trying to speed up the Void Witch Handprint as much as possible. Hiss, hiss, hiss! A sharp hissing noise coming from beyond the divine barrier brought with it a terrifying power that shook the divine soul. Even the New Moon Matriarch next to him was now holding her head in agony. However, Song Chis reaction was extremely calm. If it had been before, with just the Silver Torch and components like the Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele and the Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet, his reaction would not be much better than that of the New Moon Matriarch. But now things were different. Apart from the three components mentioned above, he had the protection of a Dragon Whale Hall in his Ancestral Torch. Ignoring the soul-shattering shrieks of the New Moon Matriarch, the Void Witch Handprint maintained its speed, still reaching for the Black Gemstone Crown above. This action seemed to have provoked the massive being outside the divine barrier, with one pair of sharp spider legs extending through the crack. In the next second, that pair of spider legs transformed into colossal pillars of darkness that descended from the sky like a meteor. Seeing this, Song Chi felt boundless fear and couldnt muster any will to resist. He knew it wasnt an illusion but the reality. Even just one pair from the thousands of spider legs belonging to an Eighth Rank Level Main God could easily crush anyone or anything of the Seventh Rank Level. Of course, the main thing was that Song Chi was currently projecting himself across starry spaces, further weakened by the nature of the Hunting God Country, leaving his combat power at an average Seventh Rank Level. In the nick of time, the Void Witch Handprint finally reached the vicinity of the Black Gemstone Crown, which was still intensely rejecting Song Chi, the slayer of its master, and the methods he employed. But at this moment, the Void Witch Handprint already had the origin enhancement from the Black Hole Evolution Layer of the same quality, completely fearless of the black light it emitted. Boom! The Void Witch Handprint slapped down on the Black Gemstone Crown, and Song Chi felt like he grabbed onto something, but he had no time to attend to what it was. The pitch-black spider legs from the sky were already pressing down like a meteor shower; retreating even a second later and he might not be able to bring back what he had obtained to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. The Void Witch Handprint swiftly retracted as the Void Beast Skin hovering over the Ruins Market Purple Mist Projection slightly trembled. Faster, a bit faster, damn it, its too late!! As it turned out, Song Chi had underestimated the speed of an Eighth Rank Main God. Even if the other sides real body was still outside the Divine Country, or perhaps he had overestimated himself. Just as the Void Witch Handprint was retracted into the purple mist projection, that sky-covering spider leg had already torn through space and was pressing down. Song Chi spontaneously summoned projections of both Shaking Light Star and Death Robber Star above his head, including the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion. But in front of this Eighth Rank Main God, neither the star projections nor the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion were of any consequence. After all, his Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light wasnt even 50% complete, and his proficiency in the two secret techniques was extremely limited. As for the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion, although the Wings of Royal Authority component had been enhanced to the Seventh Rank Level not long ago, the projection nonetheless was just thata projection. The might of each warship component was already weakened, and coupled with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong being only Fifth Rank, it could not bring forth the full might of the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion. Chapter 958: 501: "Spider Mother" and "Moon God" _2 Chapter 958: Chapter 501: Spider Mother and Moon God _2 Seeing that a series of measures had no effect, Song Chis face showed unwillingness as he activated the Pusuo Time Realm feature. However, it was still the same; it hardly had any impact on Spider Mother Rose?. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was merely Fifth Rank, while the opponent was Eighth Rank; the gap was simply too vast. Is there really no way to bring back things like the Void Beast Skin? Song Chis mind whirred rapidly, trying to find even a sliver of hope to turn the situation around from the components currently installed in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Suddenly, a stroke of inspiration flashed through his mind, and his gaze abruptly shifted to the Black Hole Evolution Layer component. But at that moment, the pitch-black spider leg, huge as a Heavenly Pillar descending from above with unstoppable might, made the purple mist energy of the ruins seem utterly fragile. Just as it was about to be completely crushed, a thick black light unexpectedly surged from within the projection of the purple mist. With the enhancement of the purple mist energy, the thick black light quickly expanded into a circular Domain Barrier. Surprisingly, the nature of this black Domain Barrier was such that it managed to withstand the stomping of an Eighth Rank Main God, causing even Spider Mother Rose?s spider leg to pause momentarily. Seizing this opportunity, the Mech Giant shrouded in the purple mist and carrying the Void Beast Skin hastily entered the Void Sea behind it at top speed. The moment the projection of the purple mist vanished into the depths of the Void Sea, the black Domain Barrier also shattered thunderously, having lasted for barely 1s. Yet, it was this 1 second that allowed Song Chi to successfully take with him the few items he had captured. Inside the phantom of the Mythical Mecha Giant, a shade of fear surfaced in Song Chis eyes. Even if Spider Mother Rose?s stomp came down for real, at most it would have only shattered the Ruins Market Projection, which wouldnt have affected him in the least, far away in the depths of the void within Zhu Tian Ruins Market. However, it also meant that the fruits of his many efforts in extracting from the Hunting God Country would be nullified, an outcome he could not accept. Indeed, it seems only an Absolutely Invincible effect would suffice... Thats right, the method he had just used to fend off Spider Mother Rose? was the Black Hole Domain feature of the Black Hole Evolution Layer. As a feature he had not activated since he acquired it, Song Chi had almost forgotten about its existence. The moment it came to mind, he just tried it in desperation, never expecting to actually stop those Eighth Rank spider legs capable of crushing everything. Although it lasted only a short time, just 1 second, Song Chi knew that this was far from the limit of the Black Hole Domain. In the description of this feature, it was clearly stated that the minimum duration would not be less than 1s, and the maximum would not exceed 10s. The reason it only maintained itself for 1s was similar to the reason why the previous golden components were ineffective: the current Rank of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was only Fifth Rank, coupled with it being just a projection in battle and so on. Song Chi estimated that once the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was promoted to the Fearless Ship, this problem should be greatly alleviated. Without more time to think, a spider mark suddenly shot out from the entrance to the Void Sea where he had just entered. The mark shot out so swiftly that Song Chi had no chance to dodge, and to make matters worse, its dominance was extreme. Even though Song Chi was only present in projection form, this mark, upon entering the phantom of the purple mist Mech Giant, inexplicably utilized the link between the main body and the projection to directly affect Song Chi in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, far away. In the last moment before Song Chis spiritual mind sank into the depths of Ancestral Torch, through the Ruins Market Projection, he vaguely saw another towering phantom outside the entrance to the void sea. It was an imposing figure crowned with a silver moon, answering the call of the New Moon Matriarch whose aura was no less than that of Spider Mother Rose?. But all of this was something Song Chi could no longer attend to, as all of his spiritual focus was now sinking into the Ancestral Torch. ... In the Chaos Space, the domineering and brutal spider mark charged directly towards the Seed of Torch at the center of the space. Sensing the intense threat it posed, the Soul Subduing Stele floating above the Silver Spark trembled rapidly. With a surge of red light, the Phantom Soul-Suppressing Stele began to expand autonomously and actively pressed down toward the spider mark. But could the Red Quality Soul Subduing Stele suppress a spider mark unleashed by an Eighth Rank Main God, a faith dominator? The spider silk imprint suddenly accelerated, shooting straight toward the Soul Subduing Stele. The next second, the Phantom Soul-Suppressing Stele was easily shattered by it, and the entire stele shadow dissipated. Looking again at the spider silk imprint, it had merely faded slightly. Its racing speed undiminished, it soon used the same method to shatter the demon puppet shadow that was protecting the Seed of Torch. By this time, the spider silk imprint had finally dimmed by about 1/10, and quickly collided with the phantom Dragon Whale Hall guarding around the Silver Torch Seed. The Dragon Whale Hall was not as fragile as the Soul Subduing Stele or the protecting demon puppet, being a Spiritual protection object derived from the Black Ultimate Oddity, it was entirely unphased by the spider silk imprint. Under repeated collisions, both sides gradually began to dim. Hum! After another collision, the fullness of the spider silk imprint was now less than 1/10 of its peak, while the phantom of the Dragon Whale Hall had only dimmed by half. At this point, Song Chi should be sufficiently reassured that while the spider silk imprint was domineering, it was clearly no match for the Phantom Dragon Whale Hall. However, Song Chi did not relax. Taking advantage of the backlash time from another collision of the spider silk imprint, he suddenly unleashed the Power of Double Pupils. Soon, the spider silk imprint, already weakened to the extreme, disappeared from the Ancestral Torch, and when it next appeared, it was located in the Double Pupil Illusion Realm. As expected, this spider silk imprint should be a faint wisp of spiritual heart from [Spider Mother Rosalind]. As an Eighth Rank Main God, even just a strand of her spiritual heart, which had been worn down by more than 90% of its Might, contained Soul Power that still held a great attraction for Song Chi, a Torch Ship Captain who had just stepped into the Fifth Rank. This was also the reason why he transferred it to the Double Pupil Illusion Realm. Under the impetus of the Power Of Domination, the Double Pupils high in the night sky stared intently at the spider silk imprint below. Under the powerful Pupil Power of the Double Pupils, the Soul Power within the spider silk imprint was being slowly eroded away. Of course, this erosion meant that the Soul Power was being dispersed throughout the entire Illusion Space, and all this dispersed Soul Power would be collected by the Double Pupil Illusion Realm, eventually all provided to Song Chi for absorption. This process lasted for about several days, and by the end of the fifth day, all the energy within the spider silk imprint was completely eroded away, and it itself had utterly dissipated. At the same time, Song Chi did not bother with the High Rank Void Beast Skin and several other items that had already been brought back to the Ruins Market but immediately began absorbing the large amount of Soul Power extracted from the spider silk imprint after adjusting his physical state. This high-quality Soul Power, coming from an Eighth Rank Main God, was extremely beneficial to the Spiritual Force, and the sooner it was absorbed, the better. Soon, another week passed in a flash. On this day, Song Chi awoke from seclusion. He wore a joyful expression, having evidently benefited greatly from absorbing that pure Soul Power. Feeling the Spiritual within the depths of his mind, he voiced softly: Fifty Uses With One Mind, previously, after the Guidance Technique broke through to the Fifth Rank, it was but Forty-Five Uses With One Mind, and that was merely a wisp of True Spiritual Heart that had been worn down by over ninety percent of its Might, truly astounding. Unfortunately, with the Pupil Power of the Fifth Rank Double Pupils, I could only control less than one-tenth of the Might of the spider silk imprint, otherwise, I could have extracted even more pure Soul Power. Never mind, the gains are already substantial enough! Without dwelling on these matters further, Song Chi did not call back the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong but directly cast his gaze down to the free trading area below from the Warship. There lay a piece of Void Beast Skin and a Crystal Stone emitting a dazzling golden light. These two items were all the gains he had obtained from the Hunting God Country this time. Of course, on the body of the God of Hunting from the Void Beast Skin, there might be some other gains, and furthermore, the New Moon Tribe used a Market Projection Rank, and subsequently, they would likely continue to bring out two Silver Oddity in exchange for a new Projection Rank, which can be counted as additional gains. Chapter 959: 501: Harvest - Gold Super Main Cannon [Blood Spear] Chapter 959: Chapter 501: Harvest C Gold Super Main Cannon [Blood Spear] With full anticipation, Song Chi mobilized the Power of Domination of the Ruins Market, drawing a strand of his spiritual consciousness to explore it. An ancient deity of the Seventh-Rank Peak and an old Evil God who had lived for over a hundred thousand years, one can only imagine the wealth of His Divine Nation Treasury. It was just unfortunate that [Spider Mother Rose] and [Moon Goddess Elune] arrived too quickly, giving him hardly any time to plunder the wealth of the Hunting God Country. Now, he could only hope that the divine body of the God of Hunting was carrying some valuable items, such as the internal space within the Divine Spirits body. The first thing Song Chi looked at was the black crystal stone next to the High Rank Void Beast Skin. However, upon seeing this item for the first time, his feeling was more of helplessness. This black crystal stone was precisely the last object grabbed by the Void Witchs Giant Palm Imprint; originally he thought it was the entire Black Gemstone Crown, but now it seemed he had thought too much. The slap of the Void Witchs Hand Seal had managed to grab only that black gemstone from atop the [Black Gemstone Crown]. The only slight consolation was that, although it wasnt the entire [Black Gemstone Crown], the mere black gemstone itself was still emitting a golden glow. As Song Chis spiritual consciousness passed over, the Marvel Attribute of the black gemstone quickly surfaced. [Strange Object: Eternal Night Gem] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: None] [Note: A miraculous gemstone born in the Land of Eternal Night of the Gods Continent, containing a vast amount of energy, though it seems to have a flaw.] ... After reviewing the attributes of this gemstone, Song Chis brows were tightly furrowed. His guess was not wrong; this was indeed the black gemstone that had been set in the Black Gemstone Crown. With no way to convert it into warship components, it was obviously useless to him. The Eternal Night Crown, huh... I hope that [Moon Goddess] got the final piece! Muttering to himself, Song Chi no longer focused on this item and placed the [Eternal Night Gem] into the Oddity Exchange Shop. Looking at the [Eternal Night Gem] placed just beneath the [Mother Qi Stone] in the shop, Song Chi looked forward to the next transaction in the Ruins Market. If the damaged [Eternal Night Crown] indeed ended up with the [Moon Goddess] backing the New Moon Matriarch, then the New Moon Tribe would surely make every effort to reclaim this [Eternal Night Gem]. Given that its a Supreme Oddity, black in color, he might not be able to exploit the situation for all its worth, but at least he could swap it for more benefits within their range of affordability. ... His gaze shifted onto the High Rank Void Beast Skin, and Song Chis eyes sharpened. After a thought, he still carefully controlled the Power of Domination of the Ruins Market and tentatively opened the space within the Void Beast Skin. Hiss! Barely opening a small gap, the strong sense of pain from all over his body abruptly halted Song Chis next move. Raising his arm to check, he realized that goosebumps had risen all over his body without him knowing, and he could even see one or two bits of flesh twitching slightly. Such a powerful aberration radiation. Even with the protection of the Power of Domination of the Ruins Market and the isolation of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull, it is still difficult to eliminate completely... Coming to this conclusion, Song Chi was not looking too good. If this problem could not be resolved, he simply wouldnt be able to personally refine the divine body of the God of Hunting. His thoughts in rapid succession, a light soon brightened in his eyes. The Power of Domination of the Ruins Market quickly responded to his spiritual consciousness, forming a square enclosed space in the sky of the Secret Realm, with the Void Beast Skin also brought into the enclosed space. Subsequently, the hatches of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong opened below, and two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines along with one Fallen Angel Soldier Statue rushed out, each with a Brainwave Imprint stamped onto their puppet bodies. Once inside the enclosed space, the three Soldier Figurines began to attempt to open the internal space of the Void Beast Skin under the direction of Song Chis Brainwave Imprint. At first, there was not much issue as the inherent space of the Void Beast Skin was slowly opened, until at last, the divine body of the God of Hunting was finally and completely separated from the Void Beast Skin space, floating in the enclosed space of the Ruin Market Firmament. The abnormality also happened at this moment. Even though he was outside the closed space, Song Chi, inside the Warship, nonetheless felt sharp pain in his mind and seemed to hear numerous whispers. Even the Brainwave Imprint can be corrupted... Understanding the crux of the matter, Song Chi immediately removed the Brainwave Imprints attached to the three Puppet Soldiers. As soon as the imprints were removed, his mind instantly regained clarity, with no more of the previous abnormalities. High Rank Evil Gods, terrifying to such an extent? With some doubts and astonishment, Song Chi no longer continued to experiment using his true body. With a thought, the Ruin Market Firmament churned with wild winds and thunder as a Law Hand formed by combining Origin Laws of light and space penetrated the barrier of the enclosed space, directly making contact with the God of Huntings divine body within the closed space. Song Chi was prepared to attempt refining the divine body using this indirect method. Two days later, he gave up on this method of refinement, and the Law Hand dissipate willingly. The God of Hunting itself was a Seventh Rank Peak level deity from an Alien Territory. The difficulty of refining Its divine body was considerable. With the Ruins Market Seventh Rank Peaks Power of Domination bestowing increased speed, the refining proceeded at a noticeable pace, but this form of remote refining significantly reduced the effect. After careful observation, Song Chi realized that if he continued with this method, it would take decades at the least. Realizing that he still needed to refine at close range, Song Chi no longer hesitated. Outside, the top floor of the Taibai Intensity. Just exiting the Ruins Market, Song Chi quickly took out his [Shaking Light Star Rank] 32nd Waking of Insects: @All Members, urgently in need of High Rank Components resistant to aberration radiation, temporary use is fine, can be rewarded with Star Tower Mall Credits or Fifth, Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin!! Chapter 960: 501: Harvest - Gold Super Main Cannon [Blood Spear]_2 Chapter 960: Chapter 501: Harvest C Gold Super Main Cannon [Blood Spear]_2 19th Spectral Energy Point Scorching Sun: I have a Red Quality [Fake Evil Gods Core], could you use it? 32nd Spectral Energy Point Waking of Insects: Red Quality probably wont cut it, Silver Quality would be best. 19th Spectral Energy Point Scorching Sun: ??? Youre pretty good kid, could it be that youve encountered a real Alien Territories Evil God? 16th Spectral Energy Point Lan Cang: A component that resists mutating radiation, huh? Thats quite rare, never heard of it. 17th Spectral Energy Point Yulong: @Waking of Insects, sis will keep an eye out for you. ... Seeing that even the members of the Shaking Light Star Tower didnt have it, Song Chi had a bad feeling arising in his mind. He is all too clear about the energy of the Shaking Light Star Tower members circle; if even here one cant inquire about related information, then it would be very difficult to get such a high-rank component anytime soon. Just as he was preparing to relay the message to Dragon Spine Continent, Shen Youran, Pan Ying, Wang Zhen, and his own people, asking them to keep an eye out for him, and to actively contact Gary Frandy, codenamed Scorching Sun, a message suddenly came through the star rank group chat, proactively mentioning him. 4th Spectral Energy Point Heavenly Dragon: @32nd Spectral Energy Point Waking of Insects, I happen to have one such piece, take a look to see if its useful to you. Shortly after, a second message was sent in the group chat, a screenshot of the attributes. Radiation Resistance Film lv70 Quality: Silver Feature: Resists radiation energy level +1 Feature 2: Continuously absorbs external Alien Energy, reducing the probability of the warship being detected by other living beings and radar ... After reading the attributes of this component, Song Chi felt overjoyed inside; this thing was perfect for countering the mutating radiation of the body of the God of Hunting. Coming to his senses, Song Chi quickly replied, and also recalled the related information of Heavenly Dragon, point number 4. Just like Corpse Dog, Heavenly Dragon is also an Ultimate Dreadnought Captain, allegedly following the Metal Law, with a flagship possessing ultimate offensive capabilities, but is seldom speaking in the group chat, thus his name is not well known. 32nd Spectral Energy Point Waking of Insects: Uncle Heavenly Dragon, do you want Star Tower Mall Points or Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin? 4th Spectral Energy Point Heavenly Dragon: No need, just take it and use it, log in to the Star Tower now! ... Indeed, most Star Tower members are wealthy and treat other members extremely well, never having thought about compensation. Very soon, Song Chi successfully obtained the [Radiation Resistance Film] component, which was unloaded undamaged from Heavenly Dragon. Upon returning to the Ruins Market, he replaced the [Void Membrane] component with this [Radiation Resistance Film] for the time being. Of course, beforehand, he converted the [Void Membrane] into its initial state without any damage using the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk]. No other way, with the addition of [Virus Spore Rejection Membrane], the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong now had two types of outer membrane components installed and could only temporarily remove one of them. With the lv70 [Radiation Resistance Film], Song Chi no longer had any reservations and directly controlled the warship to break into the closed space above his head. Until the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong fully entered the enclosed space, Song Chi, who was inside the warship, did not feel the slightest discomfort. Seeing this, he completely put his mind at ease and began to refine the divine body of the God of Hunting with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, now bolstered by the power of the Ruins Market Lord. It may have only been a corpse, but the divine body of the God of Hunting contained plenty of things within. For example, Divine Power, Divinity, Divine Status, Divine Blood, etc., each of which has great significance. For instance, Divine Power, which is converted from the purest Power of Belief, could be transformed into tremendous Power of Belief by another Divine Spirit, greatly benefiting other Divine Spirits. Another example is Divinity, which is the transformation of a Divine Spirits Soul Power, and the Dominant True Spirit that Song Chi urgently needs can also be extracted from it. ... While fully refining everything within this divine body, Song Chi also split some of his spiritual focus to examine the God of Huntings divine body, hoping to find some additional gains. In this process, the most conspicuous object was the blood-colored spear radiating golden light held in the right hand of the divine body. It was one of the two strange objects that the God of Hunting had initially offered. After being struck down by the [Tianyu Slaying God Cannon], this spear of Golden Sanctuary Quality had been tightly gripped in his hands. With focused mind and spirit, the marvel attribute of this spear quickly surfaced. [Strange Object: Blood Spear] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Blood Spear}] [Note: A fake divine artifact used by the God of Hunting before ascending to godhood on the Gods Continent, bathed in the blood of enough enemies and divine spirits, and after nearly a hundred thousand years of divine power nurturing, it has transformed into a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity.] Seeing that it could be converted into a ship-mounted component, and moreover, a super main cannon, Song Chi was overjoyed and immediately the attributes of its ship-mounted components appeared in his eyes. Blood Spear lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: If the target hit by the ship cannon is a flesh-and-blood creature, the damage will be tripled Feature 2: Might increase of 190% Feature 3: True Shield Breaking Feature 4: Blood Judgment Feature 5: Hunting Gods Weakness Mark Consumption: 800/shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 290 Charge: 30s; Buffer 90s Upgrade Requirement: 40 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 4000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Blood Crystal {True Shield Breaking: details omitted} {Blood Judgment: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, after two minutes of charging, condenses a blood spear gathered by divine power, executing divine judgment on the designated unit, cooldown time 720 hours.} {Hunting Gods Weakness Mark: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, marks the critical weakness on the designated unit, ensuring the next shot from any ship cannon loaded on the warship will hit this weakness, dealing an additional amount of damage equal to the attack, with a fixed cooldown of 1 year.} The other features are quite standard for a golden super main cannon, but Song Chi was interested in Feature 1 and Feature 5. Feature 1 sees every attack against flesh-and-blood creatures receiving triple damage, significantly enhancing the might of the [Blood Spear]. As for Hunting Gods Weakness Mark, this top-quality feature, although it only seems to cause an equivalent secondary damage, its key point is that it can be triggered by any attack from any ship cannon aboard the warship. Imagine, after marking with this weakness, directly activating Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder, wouldnt that mean causing the enemy unit to suffer from two rounds of the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder damage at one go? Just this alone is enough to rank it among top-quality characteristics. As the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder characteristic itself is triggered by a temporarily converted Star-Annihilating Cannon, each activation counts as an incredibly strong strike, not to mention the equivalent of two rounds of weakness attacks from the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder. Carefully removing this super main cannon component from the God of Huntings right hand, Song Chi did not rush to install it. For one thing, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong only has one slot for a super main cannon, and it already has the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits] loaded, and the CompassShuo Ben feature of [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] had just been used. Another reason is that strengthening this super main cannon requires an obscure resource like Blood Crystal, which he does not currently possess. Once again dividing a portion of his spiritual focus to drive his Ethereal Body left outside, he had it notify Pan Yuan to try to acquire Blood Crystals ahead of time, and then Song Chi began a long period of refinement work. Although the time required has been greatly reduced since he turned to close-range refining, it still couldnt be completed in just a few months. Several days later, the [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform] finished its buffer period again. Song Chi did not cancel the transaction at the Ruins Market and allowed the Dominator avatar to open it as usual. The reason was, of course, to stabilize the situation with the New Moon Tribe. The New Moon Matriarch must have also picked up on that spider silk mark from [Mother Spider Rose], and in order to avoid suspicion, the Ruins Market transaction could not be cancelled this time. This was to maintain the mystery and strength of his persona as the [Lord of All Heavens Ruins], as well as to find out the whereabouts of the remnant [Eternal Night Crown]. Chapter 961: 503: Sudden Wealth Chapter 961: Chapter 503: Sudden Wealth As he had expected, once the Ruins Market trade commenced, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf, belonging to the New Moon Tribe, entered the market at the fastest speed. After descending from the inn, this Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf headed straight for the Oddity Exchange Shop. Upon seeing the [Eternal Night Gem] placed beneath the [Mother Qi Stone], a deep joy surfaced in the eyes of this Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf. The [Eternal Night Gem] had been personally obtained by Song Chi from the [Eternal Night Crown], something both parties were fully aware of, so under the indication of the New Moon Matriarch, this Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf did not perform any superfluous concealment actions. When its gaze withdrew from the [Eternal Night Gem], it respectfully inquired: Your Highness, the Ruins Market Lord, by the command of our Matriarch, may I ask approximately when will the Divine Status and Divine Power of the God of Hunting be ready for transfer? Above the high skies, within the sealed space already actively concealed by the Power of Domination, Song Chis thoughts turned, and he immediately provided a concise reply: [Within half a year!] Understood, thank you for your generosity! Having said that, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf turned and prepared to return to the Gods Continent to report back to its Matriarch regarding the situation. At that moment, a new line of Law Text emerged on the projection screen at the center of the shop. [Is that [Eternal Night Crown] in the hands of your Matriarch?] Upon seeing this line of Law Text, the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf was not surprised, and quickly nodded. Yes, my Lord! Certainly, the New Moon Matriarch had given prior instructions. However, this was also reasonable; after all, it was something that could not be concealed. As long as the broken [Eternal Night Crown] was in their possession, the [Eternal Night Gem] was inevitable, necessitating them to proactively seek a trade. Rather than keeping it hidden, it was better to clearly reveal it. Within the sealed space, Song Chis eyes gleamed brightly, yet he did not ask any further questions. ... Gods Continent, Southern Dark Night Great Forest. New Moon Tribe, Elf Temple. So, youre saying that the Lord of Zhu Tian Ruins Market was not at all affected by the chaos mark of [Spider Mother Lorraine]? Hearing the narration of the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf, the New Moon Matriarch in the center of the temple spoke quietly. One could see a strong sense of astonishment flash through the depths of its crystalline eyes. But soon, it returned to calmness. If that is truly the case, then the strength of this Lord of Zhu Tian Ruins Market may far exceed our previous expectations. A Sixth Rank Elder Elf said gravely by its side. This statement received the agreement of many Elders. Indeed, we previously thought the opponent was a mere Peak of Seventh Rank existence, but now it seems there is a significant probability that His true form has already stepped into the Eighth Rank, on par with the great existence of the [Moon God]. This could also explain how He managed to emerge unscathed solely with a projection from that [Spider Mother]s hands. ... While the elders in the temple were in fervent discussion, the New Moon Matriarch spoke solemnly: Enough, whatever the true strength of the Lord of Heavenly Ruins Market may be, we only need to consider one thing now: what should we use as a bargaining chip to trade for the [Eternal Night Gem] from Him? There are a few ordinary Divine Artifacts in our tribes Secret Vault, but their value is vastly different from the [Eternal Night Gem]. The other party is also aware that the [Eternal Night Gem] is a component of a Divine King Artifact; its unlikely He will relent easily. How about we offer that Seventh Rank [Moon Spring]? This suggestion, once put forward, immediately faced stern opposition from the other many Dark Night Elf Elders in the temple. Absolutely not, the Seventh Rank [Moon Spring] is the key to the succession of our New Moon Matriarch; it is associated with the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of our New Moon Tribe, and must not be traded away. Indeed, absolutely not! ... Seeing that no one agreed, another Elder tentatively suggested: How about, Matriarch, you consult the [Moon God]? With the current wealth of our tribe alone, its nearly impossible to trade back for the [Eternal Night Gem]. Upon hearing this suggestion, no voices of opposition were heard in the temple. From the perspective of one Dark Night Elf Elder, even if they managed to exchange for the [Eternal Night Gem], it would undoubtedly be offered to the [Moon God]; their New Moon Tribe could not hold onto a Divine King Artifact. Seeing that nearly all Elders appeared to agree with the suggestion, the New Moon Matriarch did not object, but neither did she act immediately, simply saying: Lets speak of this later. After the strife with that [Spider Mother], the [Moon God] has cut off contact with me; it will take some time before we can reconnect. ... In Zhu Tian Ruins Market, as time ticked by second by second, seeing that the Fourth Rank Dark Night Elf had not yet returned, Song Chi understood what had happened, aware that the trade this time was likely not possible. With this in mind, he was unconcerned and continued to focus on refining the body of the God of Hunting before him. After all, the object was in his possession; it should be the other party who was in a hurry, not him. Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, two months had gone by. That day, the sealed space above the market was entirely lifted, revealing the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong suspended in the sky, but the body of the God of Hunting was no longer visible. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi was holding a Storage Capsule, which contained all his gains over the past two months. Over two months, through his full effort in refinement, the body of the God of Hunting had been completely refined. As for the final gains, they included 28 units of Dominant True Spirit, one Seventh Rank Peak Divine Status, a large amount of Seventh Rank Blood Divine Power, one Seventh Rank Peak Essence of Spiritual Origin, and one drop of Seventh Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God. Besides these, there was also a space Strange Object emitting silver light. It must be said, this was indeed an enormous gain; not to mention the rest, just those 28 units of Dominant True Spirit were the most precious things for Song Chi. Chapter 962: 503: Sudden Wealth_2 Chapter 962: Chapter 503: Sudden Wealth_2 During this period, he was all too aware of the scarcity of Dominant True Spirits; the 28 portions before him were already sufficient for his needs for a considerable time to come. Another was that drop of Seventh Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God, this drop of blood which encapsulates all the essence of the God of Huntings blood, could actually be used as a drop of Seventh Rank Origin Blood, providing more than a 10% promotion success rate for the Fearless Ships advancement to a Star-Annihilating Starship. But that is not its most important effect, nor would any Fearless Captain be foolish enough to use the Blood of the Evil God as Origin Blood. After all, Origin Blood of the Domination Level can be extracted from ninety-nine percent of Dominator corpses, but only Divine Belief Masters of the Spiritual Rank in the Starry Sea can extract the Blood of the Evil God. The most important effect of the Blood of the Evil God is that it can serve as an additional advancement resource, an extra advancement resource distinct from Origin Blood, capable of being utilized alongside Origin Blood. Upon considering the use of this drop of Seventh Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God, Song Chi immediately thought of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. He had already received news that the Dominators corpse obtained from the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship had been refined not long ago. That is to say, the old ancestor Song Wujiang now possesses a drop of Seventh Rank Dominant Origin Blood, and if this drop of Seventh Rank Blood of the Evil God were added on top, just these two could enhance the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]s promotion success rate by more than 20%. If they further included a completed special resource formula collected by the entire familys efforts, that would result in a promotion success rate exceeding 30%, and also includes the Space Law Enhancement from Song Wujiang, as well as one Sixth Rank Time Realm Fruit. One can imagine that the promotion success rate of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] will reach a very astonishing level. As for leaving it for the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], this thought merely lingered in his mind for an instant before Song Chi quickly dismissed it. To advance the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] to a Star-Annihilating Starship, theres still a long way to go, it might not even suffice for a thousand years. And over such a long period, Song Chi is confident enough to acquire another portion of Blood of the Evil God of the same rank, or perhaps even higher quality Blood of the Evil God. Hence, this drop of Blood of the Evil God is clearly much more cost-effective when used on the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. Moreover, as long as the old ancestor succeeds in ascending, the Song Familys status will also rise as a result, and as a core member of the Song Family, Song Chi likewise benefits from this. Beyond this, the most valuable would be that piece of Seventh Rank Peak Evil God Essence, something Song Chi had used quite a few times before, capable of significantly boosting the strength of Spiritual Force. However, Song Chi currently doesnt dare to use it, after all, it originates from a Seventh Rank Peak Evil God, and he fears that his current Spiritual strength might not withstand it. Wait for the Guidance Technique to break through to the Sixth Rank before absorbing it; absorbing it now is too dangerous. Having secured the items that belonged to him, all that was left was that large cluster of Divine Power and the Divine Status, both of which are quite useful for a Divine Belief Master, but not much help to Song Chi. However, at this moment, a swooshing sound came from behind, and immediately the mini-formed Cold Moon Snow Python landed on Song Chis shoulder. This little creature, which had soared through the Fifth Rank by harnessing a vast amount of Power of Belief collected from the Holy Dragon Continent, had now stayed in the Fifth Rank for quite some time. Watching it intently focus on the cluster of Divine Power, Song Chi raised an eyebrow. It was evident that the God of Huntings Divine Power was quite attractive to the little creature. After merely hesitating for a moment, Song Chi then unhesitatingly separated 1/10 of the Divine Power from his hand and directly tossed it to the Cold Moon Snow Python. Since only he knew how much Divine Power had been extracted from the God of Huntings divine body, taking out a tenth didnt affect anything. What he cared about was whether the Cold Moon Snow Python, after digesting this high-quality Divine Power, would undergo some new changes, such as advancing directly to the Sixth Rank. However, this wasnt something that would yield results in a short time; a Fifth Rank Cold Moon Snow Python forcefully refining Divine Power a level higher was not fast, it needs to take its time. Apart from these, what remained was that Silver Quality spatial oddity. This object is somewhat similar to a ship-borne Secret Realm, having an enclosed space that spans hundreds of miles just like it, unlike the dead space of the Void Beast Skin, this Silver Oddity named [Dimension Space Stone] has an internal space that allows for biological activity similar to a Secret Realm space, though it doesnt have Secret Realm Acceleration energy supply nor its own special resources, etc. Hmm... Simply put, it is a little treasury carried around by the God of Hunting. Previously, he had only taken a rough look, but now that all matters are dealt with, Song Chis face is full of anticipation as he redirects his attention back to it. After all, this is the small treasury carried by a Seventh Rank Peak Evil God. Although the items inside are far fewer than those in His Divine Nation Treasury, their quality should not be too bad. For Song Chi, a Fifth Rank Torch Ship Captain, the temptation is extremely high. With a mix of thirty percent anticipation and seventy percent nervousness, Song Chi starts to inventory the items inside the [Dimension Space Stone]. Silver Oddity [Grey Elf Wand] Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, 180 strands Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin, 10 strands Silver Oddity [Arcanist Robe] ... One item after another passes before Song Chis eyes, a process that lasted nearly an hour. At a certain moment, Song Chi finally finished the inventory of all the resources inside the [Dimension Space Stone]. Starry Sea Oddities, totaling 124 pieces, including one Golden Sanctuary Component, 18 Silver Legendary Oddities, and 105 Red Epic Oddities. Various Floating Land Origins, including 10 strands of Eighth Rank, 180 strands of Seventh Rank, and over one hundred thousand strands of Sixth Rank. Several special materials, including 11 portions of Dominant True Spirits, 1 strand of Chaos Qi... Song Chi slightly squints, a message swirling in his eyes. Although this loot is incomparable to the collection accumulated by the Robber Star Race over many years, it is still an incredibly extravagant haul for Song Chi. Including the newly discovered 11 portions of Dominant True Spirits from this [Dimension Space Stone], the total number of Dominant True Spirits Song Chi now possesses has reached 40 an extremely staggering number. Additionally, although there are only a little over a hundred oddities, the least of them are Red Epic Oddities, which are also quite valuable. Regrettably, the only Gold Sanctuary Oddity is a supreme Blood Law Crystal of no use to Song Chi. As for the 10 strands of Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi carefully stores them away, as they will be key to enhancing components to Eighth Rank when the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ascends to a Fearless Ship. What makes Song Chi helpless is that among all items, there is no Titanium Crystal. Having obtained so many Dominant True Spirits, he will inevitably need to significantly enhance his Warship, but he does not have much Titanium Crystal reserve. Although he initially got 30,000 from the Pan Family and later exchanged 25,000 in the Star Tower Mall, he had already enhanced many components sequentially, consuming a lot already, and he likely cannot satisfy many Seventh Rank enhancements going forward. I can only go back to Dragon Spine Continent now, just in time to hand over that drop of Seventh Rank Peak Evil God Blood, including that strand of Chaos Qi to the ancestors... Calling back the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi first visits the Taibai shop, and seeing that the Blood Crystal has not yet been acquired, he doesnt stay long. Leaving his Ethereal Body behind, he directly returns through the Ruins Market to the Dragon Spine Continent, far over a million light-years away. Green Moon Manor, personal courtyard. Just as he opens the door, Song Chi doesnt rush towards the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, but instead takes out the [Shaking Light Star Rank] again. While contacting Heavenly Dragon to return the [Radiation Resistance Film] component, he also posts the attributes of that supreme Blood Law Crystal to the group chat. Number 32 Waking of Insects: Anyone interested can contact me directly. After doing this, Song Chi also chats with his dad and mom for a while, then summons his Warship to head towards Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. Chapter 963: 504: Space Divine Crystal and Warship Enhancement Chapter 963: Chapter 504: Space Divine Crystal and Warship Enhancement Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster, Chi Yu Divine Dynasty. In a particularly prosperous star domain of the Divine Dynasty, sits the Life Floating Land at the peak of Level 7. Deep in the vast barren stone wilderness, the man unexpectedly lifted the token in his hand and glanced at it; the next second, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes. A Law Crystal of the gold quality blood attribute... This thing is quite rare. Contemplating, the man put away his left hand and tapped several times on the rather delicate bracelet on his wrist. Before long, a communication message was sent by him to the clan group chat. {Core of the LineageTantai Xuan}: One gold quality Law Crystal with blood attributes, for artifact exchange, those interested may come to the stone wilderness. As this message from the man was sent out, the whole family group chat immediately erupted; many people were quite intrigued. The Tantai family specializes in the path of blood, with many clansmen achieving great heights in the comprehension of the Blood Law. Therefore, a gold quality Law Crystal, which still entails a significant boost in Law Comprehension even for someone who has made a Major Achievement in the Blood Law, can be imagined to be quite attractive. In a short period of time, quite a few Tantai clansmen from the Fifth and Sixth Rank levels rushed to the barren stone wilderness. ... Lord Baco, youve come as well? The first living being to arrive in the barren stone wilderness caused the man to be quite surprised. The reason for referring to him as a living being lies in the fact that Baco Dracula is not a human, but a vampire, a noble Sixth Rank Level vampire duke. The Tantai family is known outside as a Blood Gate not only because most of the Tantai clansmen follow the path of blood but also because they have raised a large vampire clan. The Dracula Clan! What is a large vampire clan? It has the presence of a Domination Level Vampire Prince. And this Baco Dracula, in front of us, is a key figure within the Dracula Clan, and now, he is also an Enslaved Species under the command of an Ultimate Fearless Captain of the Tantai family. Upon hearing Tantai Xuans words, Baco spoke in a slightly hoarse voice: The master is about to attempt breaking through to a Star-Annihilating Starship, and wants to try if this Law Crystal can elevate the stuck Blood Law Comprehension Degree even by a tad! After speaking, Baco Dracula waved his hand and took out a large pile of items from his person. Take a look and see if theres anything suitable for exchange! Tantai Xuan glanced over the items and did not give a too definite response but softly said: That Law Crystal is not mine; I can only ask about it! ... Song Chi was unaware of the reaction that his casually sent group chat message had provoked; at this moment, he had already arrived inside the Ancestral Hall. With the Chaos Mist spreading, everything from the outside world was isolated. You volunteered to activate the Chaos Mist; is there something important? Inside the Ancestral Hall, Song Wujiang who had received the message in advance was already waiting, and besides the family elder, Song Xingru, who exuded a strong Sixth Rank Level Life Breath, was also present. Congratulations to Ancestor Xingru! Waiting for these exact words, Song Xingrus face immediately revealed a radiant smile. No stranger to this, Song Wujiang showed no reaction, his gaze still fixed on Song Chi, waiting for his subsequent words. The high-level ranks of the Song family were very familiar with Song Chis personality; if it were not something of great importance, he would not have reacted so strongly. Without dallying, Song Chi took out the Storage Capsule that contained the Blood of the Evil God and Chaos Qi. After checking it over, Song Wujiangs expression became stern, and Song Xingru let out an exclamation. Is this high-rank Blood of the Evil God? Little Chi, do you know the specific rank? Both of them asked in succession, to which Song Chi nodded and replied: Seventh Rank Peak! The moment these four words were spoken, Song Xingru gasped. Even Song Wujiangs innermost feelings showed a faint tinge of excitement. The Blood of the Evil God at the Seventh Rank Peak could increase the chances of a future successful promotion of the Dinghai Dragon Steed to a degree that an ordinary Fearless Ship could hardly reach. Little Chi, this thing is too rare, are you sure you want to give it to the Dinghai Dragon Steed for use? In an instant, the slight excitement in Song Wujiangs eyes dissipated, leaving no trace as he solemnly questioned Song Chi. Having already made up his mind, Song Chi nodded without hesitation. Elder, I am sure. With this drop of Seventh Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God, the chances of your flagships subsequent promotion will be greater, and only with the promotion of the Dinghai Dragon Steed will our Dragon Spine Song Family become even stronger! Good! Strong approval and heartwarming satisfaction appeared on Song Wujiangs face. Having single-handedly developed the clan from its meager beginnings, the Song Family of today did not disappoint him, closely aligning with the prosperous family he envisioned thousands of years ago; united, progressive, with clan members in unison and subordinates increasing rapidly in strength over time. With these thoughts, feelings of contentment and pleasure filled Song Wujiangs heart beyond satisfaction. Turning back to the present matter, he directly accepted the drop of Seventh Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God. He fully understood the importance of the Blood of the Evil God for the Dinghai Dragon Steed now. However, he did not simply take it without reservation; first, several silver rays shot from his brow, each entering the Ancestral Aperture in the foreheads of the people present. This was the light ignited by a silver secrecy pact component, not out of mistrust or the like, but solely to ensure the information would not be leaked further. After all, concerning a drop of Seventh Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God, even those old Immortal Clans couldnt resist the temptation, should the secret get out. Chapter 964: 504: Space Divine Crystal and Warship Enhancement_2 Chapter 964: Chapter 504: Space Divine Crystal and Warship Enhancement_2 After the nondisclosure agreement was signed, the Chaos Mist in the Ancestral Hall slowly dissipated. Under the guidance of Song Wujiang, the three of them made their way to the familys Secret Vault. Compared to the Pan Familys vault, their own was much larger, and the key point was that every counter was full of various rare artifacts, with not a single space left empty. Red Upgrade Fire Source Orange Upgrade Fire Source Silver Super Main Cannon [Star Death Light Cannon] Silver Warship Armor [Sky Glass Ship Armor] Sixth Rank Starry Sky Plant [Devouring Star Vine Heart] ... As each item passed before his eyes, Song Chi was filled with amazement. Although there were no Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities amongst these items, which would be considered a profound heritage level existence, their value was certainly not low. The key was the large quantity. If all were distributed to the core members of the family, they could arm a terrifyingly powerful fleet in a very short period of time. And these were precisely the foundations that the family had inherited over three thousand years, plus the wealth looted from the Robber Star Civilization during the previous expansion war. Of course, these were by no means all of the current foundations of the family, but could at least represent more than half. Upon entering the vault, Song Wujiang kept walking without pausing, instead continuing towards the depths of the vault. It was not until an unexpected glance from Song Chi that a special mechanism opened up the second level of the Secret Vault. Compared to the first level outside, this second level of the Secret Vault was more than ten times smaller, and the number of items stored inside was similarly reduced, but the quality was evidently higher. Song Chi casually glanced over and even saw gold light twinkling. It was at this moment that Song Wujiang in front of him finally spoke: Little Pool, you may pick any one item here, including that gold quality Energy Shield. Following the direction of the old ancestors finger, Song Chi saw the only Golden Holy Domain Component in the second level of the Secret Vault. Looking at this component, Song Xingru, who was accompanying them, obviously had a flash of eagerness in her eyes, while Song Chi was calmer by comparison. Dark Energy Fission Restriction Shield lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Dark Energy Damage Reduction Feature 2: True Shield ... Only to see him shaking his head slightly, he directly passed over this Golden Sanctuary Energy Shield Component. This response made Song Wujiang and the other person pause for a moment, but soon Song Wujiang figured something out and looked at Song Chi with a hidden, profound meaning. About two seconds later, the rather slow-to-catch-on Song Xingru finally exclaimed: Little Chi, could it be that your flagship is equipped with a Golden Energy Shield right now? Seeing that Song Chi did not deny it, Song Xingrus eyes widened, obviously shocked by the news. Song Chi was unfazed; his gaze swept around the second level of the Secret Vault, and after half a minute, his eyes settled on a certain item. Feeling the vibrations of Space Law emanating from a crystal stone that was clearly larger than a Law Crystal, he asked in puzzlement: Elder ancestor, what is this? Song Wujiangs reply was prompt. Space Divine Crystal! Space Divine Crystal? Song Chi was still puzzled, and did not find any information about these four characters in his memories. As if anticipating this, Song Wujiang did not stop speaking and explained: Space Divine Crystal, a special resource that occasionally appears in high rank space vein resource points. It is similar to the Space Law Crystal, also aiding in the comprehension of Space Law, but its effects are more direct than the Law Crystal. Depending on the degree of Spatial Law Comprehension, one crystal can typically enhance the users Law Comprehension Degree by 1% to 5%! After the explanation, Song Chis eyes brightened; this was indeed a valuable item. His current Spatial Law Comprehension had just reached 60%, and the degree of difficulty to enhance it further was increasingly daunting. If he used one Space Divine Crystal, he could save himself decades of time at the least. Besides, there was another Silver Quality [Robber Star Soldier Figurine Tree] Component that attracted him as well, but after some thought, Song Chi chose the Space Divine Crystal. Onboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong there are already quite a few enslaved members of the Robber Star Race, so there is no urgent need for Soldier Figurines for the time being. Seeing his choice of the Space Divine Crystal, Song Wujiang gave a slight nod. This Space Divine Crystal was sent from the Hidden Pulse, originally there were four. I used two, Shi Yuan used one, and this is the last one. Take it back and use it directly! Okay! Before leaving, Song Chi did not miss out on the sixth-rank Starry Sky Plant C the Star Devouring Vine Heart C in the first layer of the Secret Vault. It greatly assists the subsequent growth of the Silver Apple Mother Tree. Although he has not yet collected all the sixth-rank Void Crystals, and Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm cannot be directly enhanced to seventh-rank, its always good to be prepared. Halfway through, Song Chi also inquired about the Titanium Crystal, but unfortunately, the result was not very good. With the newly acquired domain stretching tens of thousands of light-years, the production of various specialties for ascending ranks increased significantly. Combined with the support from the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring component, the number of clan members attempting to ascend their warships one after another is countless. And after a successful ascend, they always need to further enhance the flagship components, right? As a result, the familys consumption of Titanium Crystals in the recent century has doubled. Even though the annual production of Titanium Crystals has also increased significantly, it was still in short supply. After leaving the familys Secret Vault, just as Song Chi was preparing to return to the Ruins Market to begin further enhancements of the warship, Patriarch Song Wujiang suddenly reminded him. Little Pool, dont rush to leave the Dragon Spine Continent in the near future. Accompany me on a trip later! Song Wujiang did not specify where they would go, but intuition told Song Chi that it was most likely related to dealing with the Black Devourer King Beast in the coming days. ... After parting with the Patriarch, Song Chi controlled the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to return to the Green Moon Lake base. Yet before he could enter the Ruins Market, the Shaking Light Star Rank within his Ancestral Aperture suddenly sent a prompt. Upon taking out the Star Rank, the information it contained slightly surprised Song Chi. 18th Blood Essence: @32nd Waking of Insects, are you interested in any of these items? Following this, the 18th Blood Essence sent a screenshot showing a variety of valuable items. Song Chi glanced at it, and they were all indeed valuable: Golden Quality High-grade Ice Attribute Law Crystal Golden Super Main Cannon [Bloodthirsty Fluorescent Cannon] Seventy strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin Silver Upgrade Fire Source ... Although these were all nice items, unfortunately, none were what he currently needed. The only thing that caught his interest was that Super Main Cannon. Its true that he already had a Golden Super Main Cannon, but when the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong later ascends to a Fearless Ship, there might be two Super Main Cannon slots available to potentially mount two such cannons simultaneously. But that was just a slight interest, and in the end, Song Chi still shook his head in refusal. It would still take a considerable amount of time for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to ascend to a Fearless Ship, and who knows if he might obtain another Golden Super Main Cannon in the meantime? 32nd Waking of Insects: Sorry, these are not what I need at the moment. 18th Blood Essence: No worries, one of my great ancestors is interested in this High-grade Blood Law Crystal. I will ask around! ... Seeing that a member of the Star Tower was interested in the Golden Blood Law Crystal, Song Chi decided to abandon the idea of entering the Ruins Market to avoid missing out on messages in the Star Rank group chat. He made his way to the Warship Summoning Room deep beneath the courtyard, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was quickly summoned. His gaze shifted, and Song Chi finally selected several components. These included several components such as the Heavenly Authority Control Ring, Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform, Death Robber Tracking Seal, Space Lock Seal, and Time Chess. All five of these components were ready to be enhanced immediately, and Song Chi didnt dawdle. Shortly after, the components were sequentially enhanced. Heavenly Authority Control Ring lv69lv70 Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform lv69lv70 Death Robber Tracking Seal lv60lv70 Space Lock Seal lv60lv70 Time Chess lv40lv50 The last component, Time Chess, was not enhanced further because the Time Marrow Fluid he had stored during the last fifty years of seclusion was only enough to enhance it to lv50. Fortunately, its attributes were still good, and it already provided a 40% cooldown reduction for all components on the warship. Chapter 965: 505: Gold【Heavenly Eye】 Chapter 965: Chapter 505: GoldHeavenly Eye The enhancement of these five components has significantly improved the attributes of the warship once again. Next, Song Chis gaze shifted to the [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] component. Although he only had six Sixth Rank Void Crystals in his possession, which is insufficient to enhance this component to the Seventh Rank, dont forget, theres another simpler and direct way to acquire Sixth Rank Void Crystals. Enter the depths of the Void Seas dark side to hunt Void Demons. With the current combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, especially after obtaining the Silver Spatial Blockade component [Sky Locking Seal], its not difficult to hunt Sixth Rank Void Demons, and they also have the [Ruin Market Projection Rank] as a life-saving ace, unafraid of even encountering a Seventh Rank Void Grand Duke. With this in mind, Song Chi made his decision. However, before taking action, he still needed to deal with the Gold Top-Rank Blood Law Crystal in his possession. After waiting for a few minutes, a response finally arrived in the Star Rank group chat, but it was not from Blood Essence. Is it Bai Mei? Song Chi was slightly surprised, having not expected to stir this reclusive rich, aloof mistress. No. 30 Bai Mei: @No. 32 Waking of Insects @No. 18 Blood Essence, I have a Golden Quality Air Patrol Radar, and I am interested in the Top-Rank Ice Law Crystal. A screenshot of all attributes followed. Heavenly Eye lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Detection Range Increased by 140% Feature 2: Detection Priority +3000 Feature 3: Spiritual Detection Feature 4: All-Range Three-Dimensional Gods View Feature 5: Heavenly Eye Consumption: 50/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 200 light-seconds Precision: 2000 Upgrade Requirement: 50 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 5000 Spectral Energy Points {Spiritual Detection: Any life form or object within the detection range that has a special energy reaction will be specially marked on the radar display.} {All-Range Three-Dimensional Gods View: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points to temporarily enter the three-dimensional gods view interface of the Air Patrol Radar, allowing a full-scope real-time view of all situation changes within a specified area, duration 10 minutes, cooldown time 72 hours.} {Heavenly Eye: Consumes 200,000 Spectral Energy Points, detects a specified region across starry spaces without being affected by spatial blockades, magic-energy shielding, super magnetic interference, etc., with the current maximum detectable distance of 10 light-years, duration 30 minutes, cooldown time 720 hours.} After viewing this attribute screenshot, Song Chi became immensely interested. If theres anything on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong that currently falls short, its undoubtedly the mere Red Quality [Peeping Spirit Eyes], even though the feature of detecting Starry Sea Oddities is top-rank, it doesnt cover the shortfall in quality. In comparison, this [Heavenly Eye] component is far superior, the only pity being the remote spying limitation of the Heavenly Eye feature being heavily restricted and hardly effective under slight disturbances. Song Chi guessed this was probably why Bai Mei was willing to part with such a superb Air Patrol Radar; otherwise, such a top-rank radar wouldnt be casually available. Blood Essences response came first. No. 18 Blood Essence: I have no objections! Seeing this, Song Chis reply was sent out immediately. No. 32 Waking of Insects: Okay! Since no one opposed, the trade was quickly settled. In the end, Song Chi acquired the [Heavenly Eye] component, while Bai Mei and Blood Essence respectively got the Top Rank Ice Law Crystal and the Top Rank Blood Law Crystal, making everyone happy. In the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi did not rush to start the hunting action he had already decided on, but swiftly walked to the [Miracle Origin Improvement Platform] set up. Like the previous time, he was holding twenty-three Starry Sea Oddities in his hand, besides the [Heavenly Eye] and the reverted-to-initial state [Peeping Spirit Eyes], there was also one Orange Oddity, like the previously improved [Heavenly Authority Control Ring], and twenty Red Epic Oddities. Following the same steps as last time, Song Chi successfully replaced the Detection Range Increased by 140% feature on the [Heavenly Eye] component with the Peeping Spirit Eyes feature. The detection range of the Golden Air Patrol Radar itself is already extremely exaggerated, and the Detection Range Increased by 140% feature was just gilding the lily, replacing it with Peeping Spirit Eyes is clearly more cost-effective. As for its Feature 2 Detection Priority +3000, if theres an opportunity, Song Chi would prefer to replace it with a feature that ignores spatial blockades, super magnetic interference, magic-energy shielding, etc., making the Heavenly Eye feature flawless. After completing the improvement, Song Chi loaded this brand-new Golden Air Patrol Radar onto the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, but he didnt immediately enhance it, as he had run out of Titanium Crystals after enhancing the previous five components, and the Titanium Crystals separated from the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] were also insufficient to enhance a Golden Air Patrol Radar to the Seventh Rank. Reluctantly, Song Chi had to shamelessly ask his wife for some Titanium Crystals. Fortunately, Shen Yourans gains from the previous conquest wars were not small, and this time she directly allocated twenty thousand Titanium Crystals to him. With these twenty thousand Titanium Crystals as an emergency supply, Song Chi enhanced the [Heavenly Eye] to lv70 in one go. Seeing that the last shortfall on the warship had been filled, Song Chi felt very pleased. ... Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! In the Secret Realm of the Ruins Market Vault of Heaven, the engine of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, hovering in high altitude, suddenly roared and in the next moment, it shot straight out of the upper air Spectral Energy Protective Array, quickly disappearing into the pitch-dark depths of the Void Sea. Chapter 966: 505: Gold【Heavenly Eye】_2 Chapter 966: Chapter 505: GoldHeavenly Eye_2 This time hunting Void Demons, Song Chi still brought that Light Attribute Strange Object with him, using its piercing radiance to quickly attract the attention of Void Demons deep in the Void Sea. However, although the method was the same, Song Chi was more cautious than before. Last time, even though he adjusted his position, the active area wasnt very large, causing the subsequent hunted Void Demons to all be under the same Void Grand Duke, consequently drawing the attention of that Grand Duke. This time was different. Under his control, after clearing a batch of attracted Void Demons, he would immediately perform a Spatial Jump, and once arriving thousands of light-years away, commence the next batch of luring and hunting Void Demons. You heard right, a Spatial Jump. The reason he dared to initiate Spatial Jumps in the frequently occurring spatial tempests of the Void Seas dark side is simple, Song Chi had enough confidence in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. More than two hundred years have passed, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong of today is not the same as before, not only continuously integrating a staggering number of Space Lock Stones and Eternal Stone Bricks, but components like [Void Membrane], [Void Escape Orb], [Heart of Behemoth], [Space Lock Seal] also provide a large amount of spatial resistance and hull strength. Under such circumstances, even if the jump point falls directly into the eye of a large spatial tempest, it can still break free with the lv70-enhanced Golden Engine. With Song Chis operation without any predictable movement patterns, this hunting action was very smooth. Two months later, when he returned to the Ruins Market directly through the [Star Sea Ruin Market Rank], Song Chi had already acquired a large number of Void Crystals, with just Fifth and Sixth Rank ones exceeding 30 pieces. In the free trading zone, aboard the Battleship Main Control Room. Song Chi heard a prompt from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. [Are you sure you want to spend 3 locks of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin + 300,000 Spectral Energy Points + 204 Titanium Crystals + 125 Law Stones + 1 Sixth Rank Void Crystal to enhance Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm from lv60 to lv61?] Confirm! After ten consecutive silver flashes, this silver-colored onboard Secret Realm component was enhanced to lv70. Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm lv70 Quality: Silver Feature: Plant growth speed increased by 250% Feature 2: Alien Plant transplantation success rate increased by 55% Feature 3: Secret Realm Accelerator Feature 4: Time Marrow Fluid ... {Secret Realm Accelerator: Consumes 200,000 Spectral Energy Points to accelerate time in the Secret Realm once, with an acceleration rate of 200x (current component level), Cooldown Time 1 year.} Song Chis focus was on the Secret Realm Accelerator Feature, with the enhancement to Seventh Rank, and its acceleration rate had now reached a terrifying 14,000 times. If you add on the effects of auxiliary Strange Objects such as [Immortal Domain Spirit Soil] and [Green Water Spiritual Spring] within the Secret Realm, this acceleration effect will become even more terrifying. And with the enhancement of this component complete, it also meant that the strengthening of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had largely come to an end. Song Chi took inventory of the resources in his hands, with 34 portions of Dominant True Spirit left, over ten thousand Titanium Crystals, and plenty of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin due to two events with the Robber Star Race Secret Realm and Hunting God Country, amounting to several hundred locks. Titanium Crystals, oh Titanium Crystals... After much calculation, he realized the problem still lay in the Titanium Crystals. Song Chi didnt linger on it any further. After all, this thing only depends on luck; with good fortune, one might come across it in a Ruins Market trade, or accidentally discover a Titanium Crystal Vein during exploration in the Alien Star Domain. But if the luck isnt good, longing for it wont help. After a trip back to Dragon Spine Continent and confirming the old ancestors havent departed yet, Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market leaving his Ethereal Body behind. Although the enhancement of the Battleship was complete, it didnt mean he was free; in fact, there were still many things waiting for him. Inside the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi sat cross-legged, and once his condition was adjusted to the best, he unhesitatingly picked up that [Space Divine Crystal], and then all his Spiritual Force immersed into this crystal. The next second, a plethora of insights about Space Law flooded his mind, and Song Chi felt his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree soaring rapidly. In fact, his perception was not wrong, his Law Comprehension Degree was indeed skyrocketing. Unlike the slow pace of comprehension with Law Crystals, this Space Divine Crystal seemed to stuff all insights into your brain all at once, without caring whether it would cause discomfort. Fortunately, Song Chis Spiritual Force had now reached the level of fifty uses with one mind; the resilience of his spiritual force was strong enough, and he didnt feel too much discomfort. Half a month later, when he emerged from the All-Attributes Cultivation Room, his Spatial Law Comprehension Degree had risen from an initial 60% all the way to 63%. It may seem like just a 3% increase, but if Song Chi were to comprehend it by himself, this 3% would take at least fifty years or more. After all, the difficulty of comprehension significantly increases once it surpasses 60%. It seems that for the time being, I cant absorb the [Multi-Eyed Tribe Origin Pupil Essence], and I have to postpone the study of that [Martial Arts Heavenly Eye] secret technique! Song Chi shook his head, talking to himself. Although absorbing the [Space Divine Crystal] didnt have too much of an impact on him, it wasnt without effect. For instance, right now, he only felt his head was heavy, and he couldnt muster much energy. He estimated that he would need a good rest of about ten days to half a month before he could fully recover. He didnt get the chance to recover, as on the next day, a notification came from his ancestor Song Wujiang, indicating it was time to set out. Inside the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Clan Ancestral Hall. Looking at Song Chis obviously dim eyes, Song Wujiang took the initiative to ask: Little Pool, your mental state... Song Chi shook his head with a smile. Grand Ancestor, really, its nothing. I just absorbed that piece of [Space Divine Crystal] and havent recovered yet! After finishing his words, he quickly asked about the doubt that had been hidden in his heart for more than two months. Grand Ancestor, where exactly are we going? This time Song Wujiang didnt play coy. Silver Disk River System, Tuoba Royal Family! Song Chi raised his eyebrows, familiar with the name. He still had a Spatial Anchor Point left on that Silver Disk Floating Land. After some thought, Song Chi pointed to the ceiling, the Dragon Whale Hall, signaling the grand ancestor to activate the Chaos Mist. Song Wujiang did not think much and soon, thick fog filled the mountain body ancestral hall. Seeing that any possibility of outside prying was completely isolated, Song Chi took out the [Dimension Space Stone]. Grandson has a way to directly teleport to the Silver Disk Floating Land, but it would mean the grand ancestor has to stay in this dimension space for a while! Naturally, Song Chi was referring to the Spatial Anchor Point. He brought it up actively because he knew that traveling to and from the Dragon Spine Continent to the Silver Disk Floating Land would take at least a year, which was far too troublesome. Using the Spatial Anchor Point could save a lot of time, and with the cover of the Chaos Mist, there was no need to worry about revealing the existence of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Song Wujiang didnt hesitate at all and didnt ask further, directly entering the internal space of the [Dimension Space Stone]. The fact that Song Chi could return to the Dragon Spine Continent at any time was no secret among the core members of the family; and since he could return at any time to the Dragon Spine Continent, going to other Floating Lands was naturally also possible. In less than a minute, when Song Wujiang came out of the [Dimension Space Stone] again, he found himself at the top floor of a shop. Looking out the floor-to-ceiling window, there was a sea of people on the street, and hundreds of thousands of starships were taking off and landing in the sky. It was indeed bustling. Song Wujiang kept a neutral expression on the surface, but he couldnt help feeling unsettled inside. Previously, knowing was one thing, but personally experiencing it now was completely different. One must know that the straight-line distance between the Dragon Spine Continent and Silver Disk Floating Land exceeds a million light-years, and this instant traversal of a million light-years felt somewhat unreal to him. Although a [Space Wormhole Generator] component could reach a maximum transportation distance of 30 billion light-years, how terrifying is the commotion when opening a spatial wormhole? With a slight mishap, it could be discovered by others. How could it compare to Song Chis silent method? Without dwelling on this any further, the two of them went downstairs and prepared to head directly to the location of the Tuoba Royal Family. On the first floor of the Taibai shop, looking at the dazzling array of various goods, Song Wujiang asked: Is this your establishment? Chapter 967: 506: Tuoba Royal Family Chapter 967: Chapter 506: Tuoba Royal Family Silver Disk Floating Land Firmament, one large and one small Torch Warship gradually approached at low speed. Fearing unnecessary misunderstandings, from start to finish, neither of the warships activated components like the Void Membrane, as by now, they had already left the public area of the Silver Disk Floating Land, entering the territory under the rule of the Tuoba Royal Family. Other than not using the stealth components, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] did not initiate any jumps or other moves that might attract trouble. As the two sizeable warships continued to traverse the controlled region, they soon caught the attention of the Tuoba Royal Familys patrolling fleet. Within only ten or so minutes, a Zhulu Warship accompanied by ten cruisers appeared from the distant horizon in succession, and after the spatial fluctuations caused by jumping subsided, the eleven warships quickly approached. Only upon entering the magnetic wave field of the warships did the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] first receive a communication request from the other side. Fearless Captain, you have entered the private territory of my Tuoba Royal Family. Please state your identity and purpose! Faced with a Dreadnought and a Battleship, this Zhulu Warship Captain of Tuoba descent didnt show much awe in his eyes, speaking with a tone neither servile nor overbearing, more like a formal inquiry. Song Wujiang did not overstep his bounds, simply stating his purpose succinctly once again. The Tuoba Royal Family had been established in the Silver Disk River System for over thirty thousand years and possessed immeasurable depth. Not to mention the Song Family not yet stepping into the ranks of the Immortal Clans, even if the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] really succeeded in advancing to a Star-Annihilating Starship, it would still merely be tall and lean in front of their robust stature, difficult to match in the short term. Song Wujiang of the Dragon Ridge Song Family, Chenxing Kingdom, here to visit an old friend, please let the young friend pass the message. Upon hearing the words Dragon Ridge Song Family of the Chenxing Kingdom, the Tuoba-clansmans eyes evidently grew a bit more solemn. When the Chenxing Kingdom was successfully established, it immediately reported to the Ancestral Court of Xian Qin, and then through the Divine Dynasty Ancestral Court to more than twenty subordinated kingdoms. Now, nearly a hundred years later, the name of [Chenxing Kingdom] has already spread throughout the entire Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster, with the reputation of both the Chenxing Clan and Dragon Ridge Song Family also spreading significantly, especially known in the River Systems near the Heavenly Disk Galaxy. May I ask which elder of our clan does the lord wish to visit? Tuoba Jun. Understood, please wait a moment! Upon hearing the name Tuoba Jun, the Fourth Rank Tuoba clansmans expression of reverence deepened. After all, among the entire Tuoba Royal Family, the number of ancestors at the Fearless Captain level was exceedingly limited, only just over twenty, and the Tuoba Jun that Song Wujiang mentioned was indeed one of them, although he had only advanced less than two hundred years ago, his position was genuinely established. While waiting, Song Wujiang explained the situation to Song Chi through the encrypted communication of the warship. Upon hearing the explanation, Song Chi finally understood. It turned out that Tuoba Jun was a peer of his own ancestor. Originally a Zhulu Warship Captain, his ancestor traveled through the Yaohan Kingdom, and by chance, met Tuoba Jun, who was also training in the Yaohan Kingdom. The two got acquainted following a fight, and later explored the Alien Star Domain together multiple times, becoming long-time good friends. As for the reason for this visit, Song Wujiang merely mentioned it was to temporarily borrow a component from the others warship, though he didnt specify which component. Song Chi didnt mind, instead changing the subject. So, regarding the previous colonization wars, was our ancestor originally planning to seek protection from this Tuoba Royal Family? Seeing Song Chis thoughts shift unexpectedly, Song Wujiangs eyebrows twitched as he said: Thats right, but just relying on a Sixth Rank Fearless Captain trying to persuade the others Star-Annihilating ancestor was impossible, at that time, we were prepared to make a huge sacrifice. However, we inadvertently became aware of the abnormalities from Rosettas side, it was a fortuitous misstep! Song Chi nodded, but his mind marveled at the timing of this remarkable fluke, which had indeed preserved a large part of the familys foundation. During the conversation, the Fourth Rank Zhulu Warship Captain from the Tuoba family sent a response. Gentlemen, Elder Jun has sent a response, please follow me! ... Silver Disk Floating Land, Bright Moon Lake, Lake Heart Island. Bright Moon Lake, where Tuoba Jun was born and part of the Tuoba Royal Family resides, was far more vast compared to Green Moon Lake. It was only from an aerial view from the Floating Land Firmament that its entirety could be seen, and Song Chi estimated in his heart that instead of calling it a lake, it was more fitting to call it a sea, not too different from the Pacific Ocean of his previous lifes Blue Star. As for its Lake Heart Island? It appeared larger than the Australia of his previous life! Atop a majestic high mountain in the middle of the island, pavilions and palaces decorated the surroundings, and it was in one of the pavilions near the mountain peak that Song Chi and company met Tuoba Jun. Wujiang, counting it up, we havent met for nearly a thousand years, this time we must have a good drink together! Upon seeing Song Wujiang, the Fearless Captain from the Tuoba Royal Family did not put on any airs, with his speech overflowing with genuine happiness and seeming sincere. As juniors, when elders drank and talked, it was natural to stand quietly aside, making no sound at all. Old Jun, when I heard that you ascended to the rank of Fearless Captain, I was genuinely happy for you, sadly at that time we were in the preparatory phase for the Yaohan Great Colonization War, and I couldnt come to congratulate you in person, so this drink is an apology. Great! With this, perhaps in the future we can once again team up as before, to explore the Alien Star Domains. Chapter 968: 506: Tuoba Royal Family_2 Chapter 968: Chapter 506: Tuoba Royal Family_2 ... As the wine flowed and reached halfway through the meal, the two men had finished discussing some heartfelt matters that had spanned nearly a thousand years. Only then did Song Wujiang slowly steer the conversation towards the main topic. Old Jun, actually, theres a favor I wish to ask of you on this visit... Seeing Tuoba Juns gaze shift towards him, Song Wujiang continued: Later on, my Song Family will be initiating a major operation, for which I will need to borrow that [Sealing Heaven Prison] component from your [Sea Splitting Jun Sky Ship]! No sooner had these words been spoken than the loft fell into a sudden silence. It wasnt that Tuoba Jun was unwilling, but there was only one golden component on his [Sea Splitting Jun Sky Ship] at present. Speaking frankly, that [Sealing Heaven Prison] was practically half his life, and lending it out so directly was naturally a great difficulty for him. However, Song Wujiang naturally came prepared. A glint of light flashed between his eyebrows, and shortly after, a component similarly glimmering with gold light burst forth from the Ancestral Torch. This is the [Dark Energy Fission Restriction Shield], which can serve as collateral for borrowing that [Sealing Heaven Prison]. Additionally, when it is returned later on, my Song Family will also offer three portions of Dominant True Spirit as rental fees! Upon hearing this, the look of indecision in Tuoba Juns eyes dissipated, leaving only joy. Without having to do anything, he would be able to get his hands on three portions of Dominant True Spirit later on. Moreover, even if an accident were to occur during the process, preventing the [Sealing Heaven Prison] from being returned, he would still have a golden component of the same rank as compensation, essentially avoiding any risk. Facing such a trade, its doubtful that anyone would be able to refuse. If it were someone with a general relationship, they would probably feign a polite refusal at this point, but Tuoba Jun did not put on any act and simply nodded his head and agreed. Quickly, he took the [Dark Energy Fission Restriction Shield] offered by Song Wujiang. Not long after, Song Wujiang also received that undamaged lv69 [Sealing Heaven Prison]. Song Chi thought that matters would more or less conclude at this point. Just as he was preparing to part company with his ancestor, unexpectedly, their gazes suddenly shifted towards him. Facing the scrutiny of a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captain, Song Chi felt an uncomfortable sensation all over his body. Thankfully, the captain had only recently risen to Sixth Rank, and Song Chi was wearing the Insect Mother Purple Crystal Skin biosynthetic armor close to his body, which provided a certain level of spiritual probing isolation, so Tuoba Jun did not see anything amiss. Once he averted his gaze, Tuoba Jun said: Is this the most outstanding descendant of your Song Family nowadays, Wujiang? Well done, already a Battleship Captain at such a young age, his potential is boundless! This was genuinely heartfelt. The video imagery of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong repelling the Fearless Ships projection with a single strike over Robber Star Floating Land had spread far and wide, and Tuoba Jun had heard about it and had even taken the initiative to look up information about Song Chi. Because of this, he held a very high regard for Song Chis potential. Song Wujiang, however, just smiled without saying anything in reply. But Song Chi knew he should speak up for himself: Thank you for your praise, Elder Ancestor. Song Chi is unworthy! Tuoba Jun, however, shook his head slightly. If I say youre worthy, then youre worthy. While modesty is good, being overly modest is not. Young people should have some vigor. ... Having said that, without waiting for Song Chi to speak again, Tuoba Juns gaze turned to Song Wujiang, as he teased with a laugh: I knew you didnt come just to borrow a component. You knew about the Divine Fire Ceremony, happening only once every century in my Tuoba Clan, and you wanted to seize an opportunity for your young descendant to undergo the Divine Fire Tempering, didnt you? Song Wujiang wore a faint smile on his face, but still did not speak. Tuoba Jun let out an annoyed snort, but his gaze towards Song Chi remained gentle. Although the opportunities for Divine Fire Tempering are hard to come by, now that I have become a Fearless Captain, I do have two spots in my hands. One must be reserved for my own direct grandson, but the second... A glint of light flickered in Song Wujiangs eyes as he spoke softly: So? So what? I am not the only one in my lineage; there are more than a handful of descendants above Fourth Rank under my command. I can give the spot to your familys youngster, but whether he can secure it firmly will depend on himself! Without needing Song Wujiang to speak, Song Chi took the initiative to say: Thank you, Elder Ancestor. I have confidence! ... Time flows, and in the blink of an eye, several months have passed. As the Divine Fire Ritual of the Tuoba Royal Family drew near, members of Tuoba Juns lineage gradually became aware that the second spot had been taken by an outsider. As a result, even though Song Chi always stayed at the guesthouse on the island, never setting foot outside the courtyard, he still faced quite a few provocations from the Tuoba clansmen. With the current combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, why would Song Chi care about these ordinary Fourth and Fifth Rank Captains? If it were members of the elder generation from the Tuoba Royal Family or from the previous generations Legitimate Succession Sequence that took action, he might have been somewhat interested. However, Tuoba Juns lineage was merely an ordinary direct lineage within the Tuoba Royal Family, not to mention the elite lineage, they couldnt even place someone within the top thirty. Eventually, unable to endure the continual disturbance, Song Chi had no choice but to release a message, stating he would accept all challenges at the Bright Moon sky in half a month. Once this statement was made, those people finally quieted down. ... All of these developments naturally couldnt escape the notice of Song Wujiang and Tuoba Jun. Wujiang, what do you think? Old Jun, I really dont want to put you down, but even if those from the elder generation of your Tuoba Clans Legitimate Succession Sequence came forward, my boy wouldnt be the least bit scared of them. As for the younger generation of your lineage, its better for them not to bother! That confident? Hearing Song Wujiangs words, Tuoba Jun was taken by surprise. Knowing his friend of nearly three thousand years well, he understood that Song Wujiang was never one to boast, and his actions were extremely prudent. If he didnt have absolute certainty, he would never speak so decisively. Because of this, Tuoba Juns gaze once again fell upon Song Chi. Even though he also thought highly of Song Chis potential, he considered his own direct lineages power to be quite formidable. While maybe not much within the Tuoba Royal Family, which had a heritage of over thirty thousand years, when taken on its own, it was a ducal Gate with two Fearless Captains commanding respect, and the younger generation of his lineage also seemed fairly strong. Even if they couldnt compare to Song Chi, surely they wouldnt be too far behind? Half a month later, above the sky of Bright Moon Lake. Because of the challenge issued by Song Chi previously, a whopping number of Torch Captains had now gathered in the sky above Bright Moon Lake. Among them, just the Zhulu Warships and the Battleships numbered in the double digits. It wasnt until the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong arrived leisurely that the Vault of Heaven over the lake truly began to boil. You outsider, what right do you have to take the tempering spot of our lineage? If you know whats good for you... Before this group of Tuoba clansmen could finish their threats, Song Chi chose to act directly. Ha, only knows how to take advantage of the situation... Seeing Song Chi suddenly make his move without any warning, some Tuoba clansmen concluded that Song Chi was all bark and no bite. However, before they could finish speaking, the next moment they saw twelve of their own Lu Ships and Battleships completely enveloped within a sealed space. Whats going on, does he actually plan to face all twelve of our warships by himself? Soon, Song Chi answered them with his actions. Seeing that the sealing of the Space Lock Seal was complete, he no longer showed any hesitation. A calm voice emitted from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. I have other matters to attend to and cant play those one-on-one games with you. Besides, due to the restrictions of the Battleships, this time well just stick to hits as markers, with no risk of any warship sinking. Im letting you know in advance so that youre prepared; dont panic and accidentally make a rash move during the battle. Just stay in your warships and all will be well! Alright, thats all I need to say. Now... let the battle begin! No sooner had he spoken, than Song Chis spiritual concentration rapidly shifted, activating components on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Interestingly, despite his previous words, the only component Song Chi activated at that moment was a single one. The Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon, not even utilizing the Black Hole Energy of the Black Hole Evolution Layer. It wasnt that Song Chi didnt want to activate more of his capabilities, but rather he was afraid he might accidentally cause one of the Lu Ships to sink straight away. Stopping at slight contact could be considered a friendly spar, but causing a warship to sink would amount to a Battleship causing internal friction. Chapter 969: 507: No Match and Divine Fire Body Tempering Chapter 969: Chapter 507: No Match and Divine Fire Body Tempering As the bow of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong began to gather purple thunder light, the twelve warships from the Tuoba Clan quickly responded. One after another, the battleships ignited their ship cannons, attempting to interrupt the charge of the superweapon on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Although Song Chis series of moves clearly scorned all of them, in their anger, no one underestimated the combat power of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. What it means to have a warship over 14,000 kilometers long was clear to everyone; hence, all twelve chose to strike with full force. It seemed as if some components capable of reducing charge time were mounted on the warships, and in less than five seconds, the super main cannons of two Tuoba Clan battleships burst forth. However, the particle beams with considerable might that fell upon Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs outer energy shield did not cause the anticipated overload. How could this be? What quality of energy shield is equipped on his warship? The attacks from two super main cannons have only slightly dimmed the shield! Seeing only a slight dimming of the Holy Light Shield on the surface of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull, the faces of all Tuoba Clan members changed. No one believed that Song Chis flagship lacked warship repair components; considering those, they essentially had no chance of remotely interrupting the energy charge of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With this in mind, two of the four battleship captains quickly made a move, surging forward; since long-range firepower was ineffective, they switched to close-quarter ramming. Ka ka ka! The sound of metal friction arose as the prows of two battleships turned into icy metallic battering rams. Propelled by the intense thrust enabled by the engines active features, the two warships became blurs as they charged directly at Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. However, he was clearly making assumptions; todays Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong wasnt just defended by a formidable energy shield; its warship armor was equally impressive. As the two battleships collided with Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi activated the Behemoth Overlord Body feature of the [Heart of Behemoth]. With the immunity to control from the Domineering Body feature, combined with the double-firm armor provided by [Neutron Star Core Armor] and [Black Hole Evolution Layer], the direct ramming of the two battleships didnt even cause a tremor on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With the two battleship captains trembling with fear, the charge of the [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon] on Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was finally complete. Regrettably, the game is over! The next second, an astonishing number of purple thunder talismans appeared in every corner of the sealed space, followed closely by their collective detonation. At that moment, the entire space was engulfed in thunder, with the twelve Tuoba Clan warships nearly overwhelmed by the terrifying number of explosions. The energy shields of the eight Zhulu Warships lasted only a few seconds before overloading in the rampant thunder, leaving them to activate their warship armors defence features. Still, after the prolonged thunder explosions, their hulls were battered and full of scars. It was only because Song Chi chose not to follow up that these Zhulu Warships didnt sink altogether. As for the four battleships, their fate was slightly better; their energy shields had also overloaded, but the integrity of their hulls was still over 50%. In the center of the sealed space, after triggering the Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison, Song Chi made no further moves. He simply stood in the midst of the Thunder Prison, calmly observing the futile reactions of the twelve Tuoba Clan warships. The bombardment of Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison lasted a full ten minutes. When all of the Thunder Power dispersed, Song Chi actively canceled the sealing effect of the [Space Lock Seal], then controlled Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to slowly descend towards the ground under the watch of countless Tuoba Clan captains. During this process, not a single person made another move to intercept. However, one Zhulu Warship captain, whose ship was still in relatively good condition, prepared to speak up but was stopped by several battleship captains. Enough, lets stop here. Cant you see that his flagships combat power is simply not on the same level as ours? If he had truly exerted his full strength just now, all twelve of our warships would have been disabled! I even feel that the first-ranked among our clans former generation of battleship captains, who has also been promoted, is no match for him! ... This battle did not trigger much turbulence; after all, the detailed situation of the entire fight was only known to the thirteen captains inside the sealed space. As long as Song Chi didnt actively spread word, the twelve Tuoba Clan captains who were almost unilaterally crushed naturally would not speak of it. But for Song Chi, the effect was indeed achieved; afterward, no other members of the Tuoba Clan came to trouble him, allowing him to peacefully cultivate the Guidance Technique. In the All-Attributes Cultivation Room of the Ruins Market, Song Chi took out a High-year Deep Water Clam Pearl that was even larger than a ping-pong ball. It was produced from the Green Water Spiritual Spring in the Cultivation Secret Realm over the past decades, with an age of eleven thousand years. At the same time, Song Chi took out a Top-Tier Body Forging Potion, and after neutralizing the two, he directly ingested the potion in one go. Leveraging the potent effect of the 11,000-year Deep Water Clam Pearl, Song Chi began full-force cultivation of the Guidance Technique. One month later, when he emerged from the Cultivation Room, the Guidance Technique broke through to lv51 without surprise. During the fifty years of comprehending laws, he seldom practiced the Guidance Technique, so it had always remained at lv50. This breakthrough was his first advancement in the Guidance Technique since reaching the Fifth Rank. Chapter 970: 507: No Match and Divine Fire Body Tempering_2 Chapter 970: Chapter 507: No Match and Divine Fire Body Tempering_2 I still have two deep water clam pearls, each thousands of years old, hoping they can help the Guidance Technique break through one or two minor levels. Muttering to himself, he left the Ruins Market. Calculating the time, the Divine Fire Ceremony of the Tuoba Royal Family is in the next few days. The second day, early morning. Today, the Silver Disk Floating Land is exceptionally lively, with a large number of Torch Warships of Fourth Rank and above gathering from beyond the Floating Land, ready to attend the once-in-a-century Divine Fire Ceremony of the Tuoba Royal Family. The Divine Fire Ceremony, as the name suggests, is a tribute ceremony for a special high-level Fire Seed controlled by the Tuoba Royal Family. The Tuoba Royal Family is different from other Torch Clans; their fundamental heritage does not come from the Star Sea Divine Spirits or the Starry Sky Behemoths, but from a legendary Fire Seed called [Taicang Fire]. This [Taicang Fire Seed] not only contains a variety of Fire Attribute Inherited Secret Techniques, but can also grant the people of the Tuoba Clan a higher Fire Attribute Talent to some extent; this is why the Tuoba Royal Family is renowned for their mastery of fire throughout the Torch Galaxy Clusters. However, this [Taicang Fire Seed] is not omnipotent. To continuously grant Fire Attribute Talents to their clan members, the Tuoba Royal Family also needs to continuously offer tributes to it, only then can the [Taicang Fire Seed] never extinguish and even gradually grow stronger. Silver Disk Floating Land, [Taicang Sacred Mountain]. As the ancestral land of the Tuoba Royal Family, just like the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, there is also an extremely large square built at the base of the mountain. Today, a large number of invited Torch Ship Captains from the outside are gathered here, waiting for this centurys Divine Fire Ceremony of the Tuoba Royal Family. In the crowd, Song Chi follows behind his elder ancestor quietly waiting for the ceremony to officially start. Soon, an elderly figure appeared in the sky above the White Jade Square, emitting a life breath close to the Seventh Rank, giving all the present Torch Ship Captains a significant sense of oppression. Fortunately, it was just to intimidate, as he quickly retracted all the pressure. Standing among the crowd, Song Chi soon heard quiet murmuring around him. Thats Tuoba Muchong, I heard he is over nine thousand years old, and he entered the ranks of the Ultimate Fearless Captains five thousand years ago, his combat power is unfathomable! Who knows when he will make the leap to become a Star-Annihilating Captain, he doesnt have much time left. ... Tuoba Muchong, huh... Song Chi looked up at the elderly figure above, then quickly looked away. Not long after, the elderly voice came from above. The time has come, I declare this Divine Fire Ceremony officially open, summon the divine fire! Following that announcement, a Fearless Ship unexpectedly appeared above the front square. If his guess was correct, Song Chi speculated that this Fearless Ship should be one of the Heritage Warships of the Tuoba Royal Family. Soon the doors of the Fearless Ship opened, and then a fire seed emitting a captivating grey light was drawn out from within. With the appearance of this fire seed, Song Chi could feel the temperature in the whole square rising significantly. However, other captains were already accustomed to this, and it didnt take long before the Tuoba Clan successively brought over a staggering amount of various resources. Among them, red, orange, purple Fire Seed Oddities, Fire Attribute Mineral Resources, high-quality Starry Sea Wood Attribute Spirit Plants, etc., were continuously thrown into the Taicang Fire Seed above by several Sixth Rank Level half-dragons. Through his Double Pupils, Song Chi could see that with each batch of resources thrown into the fire seed, the Taicang Fire Seed would brighten a bit. It is evident that all the resources prepared by the Tuoba Clan are greatly beneficial for the Taicang Fire Seed. The ceremony had not ended, or rather, it had just begun. Following the complete contribution of resources prepared by the Tuoba Clan to the Fire Seed, it was then the turn of the invited guests in the square. Based on the guests respective positions, one captain after another stepped forward, either presenting Fire Seed Oddities of red, orange, purple, or rare Fire Attribute Resources, one by one casting them into the Taicang Fire Seed above them. Why does the Tuoba Royal Family hold such a grand Divine Fire Ceremony every hundred years? And why do they allocate a limited number of Divine Fire Body Tempering slots to others? The reason is exactly this: to leverage the power of numerous forces across the river system to help nourish the Taicang Fire Seed. Of course, the representatives of other forces are not fools; the Fire Seed Oddities they offer are mostly of purple quality or some passable Fire Attribute Resources. Only those forces intent on competing for the Divine Fire Body Tempering slots dare to offer items of orange or even red quality. In the end, the top twenty forces that presented the most valuable items each received one Body Tempering slot. When it was Song Wujiangs turn, he offered an orange Fire Seed Oddity that could not be converted into an Upgarde Fire Source. It wasnt considered high, but it could rank in the upper middle range. Although he had already secured a slot through Tuoba Jun, making an effort was necessary; providing too modest a tribute would only embarrass Tuoba Jun. Offering an orange Fire Seed Oddity was just right for the occasion. Once all slots were determined, the Divine Fire Body Tempering phase began. During this phase, the Taicang Fire Seed, having absorbed enough Fire Attribute Resources, responded to the external world. It transformed a small part of the absorbed energy into a form of Body Tempering Divine Fire. The captains who obtained slot needed to physically step into this Fire Sea of Body Tempering and use the Divine Fire to temper their bodies. As Spectral Energy surged within Song Chi, preparing to step out of the crowd, he heard Song Wujiangs voice transmission. Little Chi, the Body Tempering with Taicang Divine Fire is greatly beneficial for Torch Ship Captains, endeavor to endure as long as possible. The longer the tempering duration, the greater the benefits! Understood, grandfather! Song Chi nodded, then under the envelopment of Fifth Rank Spectral Energy and the Space Law, his figure stealthily vanished from amidst the crowd, reappearing on a raised platform at the front of the square. Seeing him appear out of thin air, several captains who had ascended the stage earlier showed expressions of surprise. The Space Law, a Law not commonly attempted by captains due to its high difficulty of comprehension. Song Chi paid no mind to the curious glances around him and quietly closed his eyes to adjust his own condition. Based on his estimation, given the current strength of his physique, his duration in the Divine Fire could not be too short. However, following the elders reminder, he naturally aimed to adjust his state optimally to endure for an extended period. About the importance of a strong physique, Song Chi knew exceptionally well since it corresponds to the strength of Spiritual Force. For a Torch Ship Captain, simply seeking to enhance Spiritual Force is not feasible, as stronger Spiritual Force demands a more robust physique; only a more powerful body can accommodate more Spiritual Force. Although his physique was not weak and could sustain the Divine Thought State Spiritual using Fifty Uses With One Mind, he should not forget he also possessed a Seventh Rank Essence of Spiritual Origin. Once absorbed, his Spiritual Force would surge, and whether his body could withstand it was questionable. Therefore, Song Chis plan was straightforward: since the Taicang Fire could strengthen his physique, he intended to extend the tempering duration as much as possible. About two minutes later, once everyone was on stage, the Taicang Fire Seed above lowered the Body Tempering Fire. Instantly, Song Chi felt as though he had been thrown into a furnace, the terrifying heat baking every inch of his body. Realizing that this was the flame refining his body, Song Chi forced himself to calm down, his Spectral Energy circulating rapidly within him to mitigate the discomfort caused by the overwhelming flame energy. As time slowly passed, Song Chi could hear captains increasingly unable to withstand the intensifying heat stumble off the platform. However, he did not open his eyes, as he himself was also in discomfort. Gradually, only Fifth Rank Battleship Captains remained on the entire platform, as all Zhulu Warship Captains had left. About half an hour later, Battleship Captains began to struggle to continue, and with one person setting the precedent, more and more began to leave the platform. Chapter 971: 508: Action Chapter 971: Chapter 508: Action Since the beginning of the Divine Fire Body Tempering, only a short two hours have passed, but now on the platform, only a sparse eight or nine people remained. Among these individuals, there was one feature: aside from Song Chi, the levels of their Guidance Technique cultivation were almost all above lv57, with some reaching the peak of the Fifth Rank at lv59. As for Song Chi, it was only through successively enhancing his physique that he managed to endure for such an extended period. Nevertheless, as the temperature of the Quenching Flames surrounding him rose, he had reached his limit of endurance. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, but he did not turn to leave the platform. Instead, he raised the hand that he had been clenching tightly. In the palm of his right hand was an ice pearl the size of a longan fruit, emanating thick cold mist and circulating silver lighttruly a Silver Oddity with ice attributes. The ice pearl, known as the Ice Spirit Pearl, was acquired by Song Chi not long ago from the Dimension Space Stone of the God of Hunting. It was not convertible into ship components, and Song Chi had initially put it in the Oddity Exchange Shop for future Ruins Market Projection Rank charging needs. It was only after he heard about the Divine Fire Body Tempering ceremony that he tried bringing this Ice Spirit Pearl with him. Hope it helps! With that thought, he suddenly swallowed the Ice Spirit Pearl into his mouth the next second. Of course, he wasnt foolish enough to swallow it; he just kept it in his mouth. In an instant, Song Chi felt an intense coldness flood his mouth. However, as his bodys Spectral Energy circulated, this sensation of cold quickly spread throughout his body with the energy. A refreshing sensation flooded his brain, instantly replacing the unbearable heat with frost, providing significant relief to Song Chi. And with that, Song Chi once again sat down cross-legged on the platform. Gradually, the number of people on the platform continued to dwindle. Seven people; Five people; ... By the time Song Chi stood up, apart from himself, there were only two others still persevering on the platform, making him one of the last three enduring. He didnt care much about this and struggled to turn around and descend from the platform. Even with the aid of the Ice Spirit Pearl, he had reached a point where he could no longer withstand the intensity. Forcing himself to persist would only cause uncontrollable damage to his body, which was unnecessary. Moreover, having persisted until now, he had already gained many benefits. His physique had improved significantly compared to before the tempering. For the current strength of Song Chis body, such an improvement was incredibly precious. As for the two who were still persisting on the platform, they were both former members of the Legitimate Succession Sequence of the Tuoba Royal Family, and like Song Chi, they had Strange Objects of water or ice attributes to aid them. Coupled with their peak Fifth Rank Guidance Technique, they were able to endure this long. However, soon after Song Chi stepped down, the other two also could no longer endure, and the Divine Fire Body Tempering session was entirely concluded. What followed the tempering was naturally a feast, which didnt have any highlights. And once the feast concluded, the Divine Fire Festival was truly over. Above The Vault of Heaven, the Dinghai Dragon Steed and Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong sped along, the two hurrying back to Bright Moon Lake. With the end of the Divine Fire Festival, there was no need to linger any longer, but the basic courtesies like bidding farewell in person were still necessary. On the encrypted channel of the warship, Song Chi suddenly said: Ancestor, what Rank is the newly promoted ancestors Seed of Torch? There was no need to hide this, and Song Wujiang directly replied: The same as Miss Ru! Hearing this, Song Chi immediately understood. Is it Red as well, sigh, Silver Upgrade Fire Source is just too scarce! As he thought this, his brows furrowed tightly, and his eyes moved rapidly, as his thoughts churned in his mind. A Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captain, if he doesnt have a Silver Torch for the ship hull, and only possesses Red Quality, that significantly limits Combat Power. In such a case, even though his own family now has four Dreadnoughts, plus the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with combat power equivalent to a Fearless Ship, including the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship and the Dominator Projection from the Market Projection Rank, facing the Domination Level Black Devourer King Beast would still not be completely secure, carrying considerable risk. Thinking of this, he immediately thought of the Silver Apple Mother Tree. Currently, he could freely promote a Red Upgrade Fire Source, and if he could upgrade the Silver Apple Mother Tree to the Seventh Tier, he would then be able to continuously produce Seventh Tier Silver Apples. At that time, obtaining a Silver Torch would not be difficult. With a determined look, Song Chi seemed to have made a decision and then spoke directly to Song Wujiang: Ancestor, I need Sixth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts. With enough of them, I might be able to... Yes! Without waiting for Song Chi to finish, Song Wujiang responded first. He glanced around, and Song Chi instantly grasped the meaning: they were in Tuoba Royal Family territory and there might be some monitoring devices. An encrypted channel of a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship is not absolutely secret. Knowing that his ancestor understood his intention, Song Chi said no more. Tens of minutes later, the two warships rose up from the surface of Bright Moon Lake and eventually disappeared into the clouds as Tuoba Jun watched from below. Sixth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts... Could it be that the Song Family has a core member nearing the end? The thought crossed his mind with a hint of doubt, but Tuoba Jun didnt dwell on it. No matter what, he managed to get his hands on one Silver Component. Thats right, just a moment ago, Song Wujiang initiated a trade of Silver Components for Sixth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts, finally exchanging three portions of Sixth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts from Tuoba Jun. Chapter 972: 508: Action_2 Chapter 972: Chapter 508: Action_2 The silver components were naturally obtained by Song Chi from the personal treasury of the God of Hunting, originally intended for exchange for Star Tower Mall Points, but now getting three Starry Sky Plant Hearts in exchange was even better. However, this was still not enough. With only four sixth-rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts, it was far from sufficient to elevate the Silver Apple Mother Tree to the seventh rank; more acquisitions were needed. This time, the two did not visit the Silver Disk Mall again but directly rushed outside the Floating Land. During this Divine Fire Ceremony, Song Chis third-place finish garnered considerable attention. If he were to simply disappear on the spot in Silver Disc City, it might potentially attract the interest of some ill-intentioned people. Finally, after several spatial jumps, they chose an uninhabited Fragment Belt to return to Dragon Spine Continent. ... At Green Moon Manor, Song Chi and Song Wujiang appeared together from the courtyard. Before leaving, Song Wujiang reiterated: In the next few years, our family will be taking action against the Black Devourer King Beast. Dont stray too far; the Chaotic Star Field is the Chenxing Clans territory, and they might discover the presence of that Black Devourer King Beast any day. We need to act quickly! Grandson understands! Upon receiving Song Chis reply, Song Wujiang summoned the Dinghai Dragon Steed and soared into the sky. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, All-Attributes Cultivation Room. Song Chi once again began a new session of Guidance Technique cultivation, choosing cultivation over studying the secret technique [Martial Arts Heavenly Eye]. In his view, the Guidance Technique was the foundation of a prolonged life; compared to it, combat power was merely a means and guarantee to achieve longer life. The importance of each was clear at a glance. This time he stayed in the All-Attributes Cultivation Room for three months, using up the two remaining millennia Deep Water Clam Pearls, but his luck wasnt very good this time, or perhaps as the Guidance Technique improved, the difficulty of breaking through also increased, ultimately he only broke through from lv51 to lv52. Just as he was getting familiar with the changes in his strength and preparing to comprehend the [Multi-eyed Tribe Origin Pupil Essence] for the [Martial Arts Heavenly Eye] secret technique, his ethereal body outside received a notification from the family. Hum Hum Hum! Above Green Moon Lake, accompanied by the activation of a spatial jump, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong disappeared. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Clan Ancestral Hall. When Song Chi arrived, the Ancestral Hall was already filled with dense Chaos Mist, and looking up, there was a golden starry sky throne up above projecting a humanoid figurewho could it be if not Song Shiyuan, far away in Robbing Wind Floating Land? Besides this, five figures stood in front of the Ancestral Hall. Apart from Song Wujiang and Song Xingru, the group included Song Dingbang and Song Tianhao. As for the last figure, it was Song Chis first time seeing him, but judging from the sixth-rank life breath emitted from his body, it wasnt hard to guess this person was the elder ancestor from the Hidden Pulse, who had recently been promoted to Dreadnought Captain. Seeing such an assembly, Song Chi knew that apart from Song Xuancang who was far away in Robber Star Floating Land and unable to leave, this was already the complete high-level combat power of his family. Song Tianshus flagship had indeed been promoted to a battleship, but he himself was currently pushing through to the fifth rank in Guidance Technique, and given his age had already exceeded nineteen hundred years, he didnt have much time left, so the elder ancestors of the family did not disturb him. Soon, Song Wujiang took the initiative to introduce Song Chi. Little Pool, this is Elder Ancestor Shixing from the Hidden Pulse, arent you going to pay your respects? Shixing? A contemporary of the Prime Ancestor? With several thoughts racing through his mind, Song Chi was quick to respond, promptly walking forward to the familys Hidden Pulse elder ancestor and bowing respectfully: Tenth Direct Vein Song Chi, I have seen Elder Ancestor Shixing! Good! As Song Chi paid his respects, Elder Ancestor Song Shixing was clearly very pleased; he first praised with a smile, and then continued: Ive long heard that the Torch Ancestral Vein also produced a remarkably talented younger generation. Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary. Additionally, old man, Ive also basked in your glory, which enabled me to leap into the position of Fearless Captain. Here, this is a gift for you upon our meeting. Song Chi knew that the other party was referring to the two Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruits]. It was said that the elder Song Shixing had benefited from the second promotion opportunity granted by the Time Realm Fruit, thereby successfully promoting his flagship to a Fearless Ship. As for the gift that was handed over, looking at the familiar palm-sized crystal, which emitted not spatial energy but light attribute energy, Song Chi could almost confirm that it was a Light God Crystal. Thinking that his own Comprehension of the Law of Light hadnt even reached 50%, a fiery gleam involuntarily flashed in the depths of Song Chis eyes. However, based on restraint, he turned his gaze to Song Wujiang at his side, seemingly seeking the elders opinion. Before Song Wujiang could speak, Song Shixing in front of him laughed and said: Theres no need to be so formal, although the Hidden Pulse has been developing in the Alien Territories, the ancestral vein of the Song Family and the Hidden Pulse have always been as one. Soon, you too will have to live there for a while! Hearing this, Song Chi naturally stopped hesitating and directly accepted the Light God Crystal. Because of the Zhuque Divine Bird issue, the Chongming Blood Contract was already public among the familys core, and in addition to the Space Law, Song Chis cultivation of the Law of Light was no secret either, which is why Song Shixing had prepared such a targeted gift. Once the introductions were over, everyone immediately turned the conversation to the main topic. Only to hear Song Wujiang taking the lead and saying to Song Shiyuan and Song Tianhao: Shiyuan, Tianhao, the stakes of this operation are significant. The familys peak combat power must not hold anything back, therefore, the familys key locations at the Dragon Spine Continent and the Robbing Wind Floating Land will be entrusted to you two! As he spoke, he threw a Projection Component to each of them. This is a sub-component of the Silver Projection Component, if theres an unsolvable issue, activate it directly! After entrusting the two, Song Wujiangs gaze returned to Song Chi and the others. As for us, well set off tomorrow, but to reduce the chances of being discovered, everyone should first enter the space Strange Object owned by Little Chi, and then depart from there aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Originally, Song Wujiang had prepared the Dinghai Dragon Steed to accomplish this part, but trusting the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon, Song Chi took the initiative to handle this matter. In addition, Shiyuan, you must be careful, there are quite a few eyes currently on the Robber Star Floating Land. Above, the projection of Song Shiyuan nodded gently. Rest assured, old ancestor, the [High-dimensional Teleportation Gate] component on my ship has been enhanced to level 70, capable of operating without a trace. The key issue is that if we all disappear collectively, it might be fine for a short time, but if it lasts too long, it will inevitably arouse suspicion and prying eyes from the outside world! Hearing this, everyone frowned. At this moment, Song Chi said: How about this, Ill take the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to the Chaotic Star Field first to reach the Black Hole, and then return to the Dragon Spine Continent to pick everyone up. Meanwhile, the elders can intentionally or unintentionally make their presence known, to keep the outside world aware of your existence! Everyone looked at each other and felt that this plan was feasible, especially Song Wujiang, who had experienced Song Chis miraculous methods before. By the time, he could instantly reach the Chaotic Star Field and initiate actions, saving a lot of time. Alright, then thats settled! ... The next day, Song Chi activated the Mirage Shadow feature of the Mirage Transformation Pearl, stealthily departing from the Dragon Spine Continent, and swiftly made his way through the Red River Star Domain toward the mid-region of the Chaotic Star Field. To ensure absolute secrecy of his movements, he only traveled during the duration of the Mirage Shadow, a method that, although time-consuming, ensured absolute safety of his whereabouts. Moreover, the ancestors and prime ancestors were still under the surveillance of outsiders, so there was no need to worry about time. After nearly half a month, Song Chi finally made his way into the central region of the Chaotic Star Field. Now a territory of the Chenxing Clan, there were not a few patrol fleets in this Star Domain. However, under the Mirage Shadow feature, combined with the High Authoritativeness feature enhancement of the Void Membrane, the stealthy Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong traveling in the shadows was completely unnoticed. Chapter 973: 508: Top Secret Operation Chapter 973: Chapter 508: Top Secret Operation Mixed Sky Star Domain, Misty Star Region. As before, this star region filled with exotic mist had yet to be developed by the Chenxing Clan. After all, as a clan already listed among the Immortal Noble Families, with territories extending over 100,000 light-years and numerous high-quality star domains awaiting exploration, why would the Chenxing Clan set their sights on such an extremely troublesome star region? However, this also provided the Song Family with sufficient convenience. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong swiftly disappeared into the mist ahead, and with the penetrating power of his own double pupils and previous experience, Song Chi quickly entered that familiar void zone. Without haste to return to Dragon Spine Continent, the progress of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did not stop as the black hole was deep within this void zone, and he thought to bring the teleportation drop point even closer if possible. Upon reaching the appropriate area, Song Chi first set up a Spatial Anchor Point on the spot, then retracted the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Whew! Suddenly, Song Chi felt the breathing become heavy, the powerful tearing force from the black hole outside exerted great pressure on his body, but luckily, when choosing the coordinates for the Spatial Anchor Point, he had taken this into consideration; the tearing force here was still within the tolerable range provided by the Fifth Rank Guidance Technique. After reaching the Ruins Market, Song Chi activated the Mirage Shadow feature of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong again before heading to the Dragon Spine Continent. The next second, upon activating the Jump Device, the warship directly jumped to the Zhuifire Plains, nearly a hundred light-years away. Here, Song Wujiang, Song Shixing, and Song Xingru were already waiting. After bringing the three into the Dimension Space Stone and taking advantage of the remaining effect of the Mirage Shadow feature, Song Chi quietly went through the Spatial Wormholes connected to Robbing Wind Floating Land to pick up Song Shiyuan, then returned to the Black Hole Void Zone within the Misty Star Region. When Song Wujiang and the others came out of the Dimension Space Stone, they immediately felt the terrifying tearing force around them. The five quickly summoned their respective warships and then began preparations for combat. You heard that right, preparations for combat. What they had to face next was a Dominator-level Starry Sky Behemoth. Needless to say, once the battle started, the commotion it would cause could not possibly be small, and the Song Familys preparations were specifically for this. Inside the Dinghai Dragon Steed, as Song Wujiangs thoughts moved, the Sealing Heaven Prison component he had temporarily borrowed was activated. However, its important to note that when borrowed from Tuoba Jun, it was only lv69, as Tuoba Jun had not yet advanced to Silver Torch, but now, it had been enhanced to lv74 by Song Wujiang. An outburst of a Dominator Creature can never be taken too seriously, and in order to ensure that the resulting turmoil is concealed within this Misty Star Region, naturally, powerful Spatial Blockade components are needed to isolate it. While the Song Family members had a few Silver Quality blockade components in their hands, facing a genuine Dominator-level Starry Sky Behemoth, these were far from enough; a slight mishap could allow the behemoth to break through, which is why he took the initiative to offer three portions of Dominant True Spirit to borrow this Sealing Heaven Prison component. Along the edge of the entire Black Hole Void Zone, the Space Barrier derived from the Sealing Sky Domain quickly formed, but that was not enough. Soon after, the Space Lock Seal of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the Condensed Sky Tower of the Immovable Ming King, the Lockdown Prison of the Dinghai Dragon Ship, and several other Silver blockade components were activated one after another, adding three more layers of blockade barriers within this Gold blockade space. Four successive safety measures were activated in turn, then the Song Family of five finally felt at ease. Subsequently, under the guidance of Song Chi, the five warships streaked toward the center of the gravitational field of the black hole. When they approached the position where the Black Hole Evolution Layer was originally obtained, the five warships stopped. That Black Devourer King Beast is right there at the center of that black hole! Hearing Song Chis words, the five looked at each other in the warship communication chat, and the next second, they all nodded in unison. Thousands of projected secondary cannons from all sections of the five warships opened fire simultaneously. Although in this black holes core region, the attacks fired by these secondary cannons would be detonated in advance, failing to reach the core area, what they sought was not to injure the Black Devourer King Beast with these secondary cannons, but to lure it out. They were not disappointed, and amidst the dense bombardment, the Black Devourer King Beast dormant at the center of the black hole was quickly alerted, and the five keenly caught the blood-red pupils that suddenly opened at the center of the black hole. Roar! The next second, a shocking roar came from the black holes center, and the dreadful stench of wind blew directly in their faces, causing ripples across the Energy Shields on the surfaces of the five Torch Warships. Knowing the time had come, Song Wujiang voluntarily opened the hatch, and soon the Dominator Battleship of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family burst out from the Dinghai Dragon Steed. As this supreme civilization Dominator Battleship returned to its full state, the shadow of the behemoth from the center of the black hole happened to pounce forward. Little Chi! In the magnetic wave communication chat, Song Wujiang called out deeply. Song Chi, who had come to his senses, immediately activated the Pusuo Time Realm feature of the Purusa Zen Seal. As this Gold Color Time Domain of Seventh Rank opened, the speed of the black Devourer King Beast surging from the front was slowed down by several timesnot as exaggerated as tenfoldbut at least it had a restrictive effect on it. In comparison, the Dinghai Dragon Steed, the Immovable Ming King, including the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, and their own several warships were not affected in any way. Chapter 974: 508: Top Secret Operation_2 Chapter 974: Chapter 508: Top Secret Operation_2 Song Chi had long since activated the Neutron Link Feature of the [Neutron Star Core Armor], completing the link binding with several Warships, which allowed the Pusuo Time Realm to automatically classify them as friendly units. Although the Black Devourer King Beasts movements slowed down almost threefold, it was still astonishingly fast for a Dominator-class entity. Clang! The beasts claw pierced through the super-tier Nuclear Energy Shield of the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, making contact with the hull of the Dominator Flagship and emitting a harsh metallic collision sound. However, as the flagship of the Overlord Level Civilizations Royal Family, how could its hull material be ordinary? In the collision with this special metallic armor, the Black Devourer King Beast did not inflict much damage on the Dominator Flagship. Now is the time! The Song Family members naturally would not miss this opportunity. As the charging neared completion, one Super Main Cannon after another burst forth. Five Warships, nine Super Main Cannons, and the lowest Quality of them was Silver Quality. With the simultaneous activation of Attack Features, you can imagine how terrifying the Might was. Seemingly sensing a considerable threat, the Black Devourer King Beast surged with the Power Of Domination throughout its body, enveloping its massive figure in an attempt to dodge. How could the five of the Song Family allow it to escape so easily? Bloodstained Divine Chain Heavenly Prison Chains Spatial Imprisonment Frost Freeze A variety of control measures came down on the Black Devourer King Beast one after another. These control methods were not too strong, either triggered by Red Components or at most Silver Components, and their control effect on the Black Devourer King Beast was very limited, but the volume made up for it. For a moment, the Black Devourer King Beast was restrained in place, unable to move, losing its last chance to dodge. Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings High Energy Particle Beam Dark Star Shock Wave ... A myriad of attacks with astounding Might precisely hit the Black Devourer King Beast, triggering terrifying explosion shockwaves. Even after realizing it could not dodge, the Black Devourer King Beast immediately gathered a large amount of the Devouring Law on the surface of its body, actively devouring over half of the explosions Might. But the remaining attack energy still left many wounds all over its body. Roar! The pain that struck at the soul made the scarlet in the eyes of this Starry Sky Behemoth even more intense. Its form suddenly turned, no longer colliding with the Dominator Flagship, but instead turning around and charging at the five Torch Warships of the Song Family, the culprits of its injuries. Endless Power Of Domination carrying a multitude of Perfection Tier Devouring Laws charged recklessly in their direction. Even deep within this Black Hole core area, the turbulence of the Power Of Domination still made the space further distorted, clearly visible to everyone. For a moment, the hearts of everyone trembled wildly, with a look of fear circling in their eyes. The wrath of a Dominator Creature was something no one present could bear. If it got close, there would only be the outcome of the ships destroyed and the crew perished. After a brief moment of panic, everyone reacted and turned their gazes towards Song Chi. Song Chi nodded slightly, directly handing over the control of the Warship to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. Leaving behind his Ethereal Body, his figure suddenly disappeared within the Warship. Hum hum hum! The Purple Mist spread, and the void trembled. As the Ethereal Body activated the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] in his hand, the Purple Mist projection belonging to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market soon appeared above the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Within the depths of the Purple Mist projection, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market reflected, with endless Purple Mist quickly converging to form a Purple Mist hand made of Purple Mist, space, and light energies. As Song Chis intention shifted within the Ruins Market Secret Realm, the Purple Mist hand fiercely struck out, soon making contact with the charging form of the Black Devourer King Beast. Ssss! Two entirely different Powers Of Domination rapidly canceled each other out, and amidst the dense corrosive sounds, the charging form of the Black Devourer King Beast suddenly halted. But it was just that, as the Purple Mist hand was completely scattered by impact against the Black Devourer King Beast. After all, it was just a projection; how could it physically clash with the formidable body of the Starry Sky Behemoth? Behind them, the Purple Mist projection on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong re-condensed into a second Purple Mist hand, again striking at the Black Devourer King Beast whose speed had considerably decreased. Meanwhile, Song Chi, through his Ethereal Body left inside the warship, signaled the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to activate the Super Body Shrinkage feature of the Super Body Shrink Card. Under the influence of this feature, the body of the Black Devourer King Beast in front shrunk by roughly 10%, including the Power Of Domination and the Devouring Law within its body, all had their might weakened by about one tenth. Through the Ethereal Body, Song Chi sent a message to the several old ancestors. Elders, attack with all your strength!! Hearing his message, the Song Family members held nothing back. [Annihilation Fury] [Minor Annihilation Fury] [Silver External Neutron Annihilation Bomb Launcher] [Dominator Flagship Star Destroyer Cannon [Death Robber Star Cannon]] ... Even the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong also activated its currently strongest attack method. [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon] Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder + temporarily loaded [Blood Spear] Hunting Gods Weakness Mark + [Black Hole Evolution Layer] all black hole energy. At this moment, the already somewhat weakened Black Devourer King Beast truly felt a threat of death. It held nothing back, its entire Power Of Domination was mobilized, and its Heritage Divine Power [Swallowing Star] activated. The infinite Devouring Law converged above the head of the Black Devourer King Beast, initially just a pinpoint, the next second it transformed into a miniature black hole with powerful devouring force. As soon as this miniature black hole formed, the Song Familys attacks also completed their charge-up. Several barrage of firepower comparable to the active attack feature of a Star-Annihilating Cannon roared out, heading straight for the Black Devourer King Beast. However, it was at this moment that the gravitational pull from the miniature black hole above the Black Devourer King Beasts head suddenly increased a hundredfold, and all attacks launched by the Song Family were uncontrollably sucked into the miniature black hole. The expected catastrophic explosion did not occur. The Swallowing Star divine ability unleashed by the Black Devourer King Beast seemed like a true black hole that could never be filled. All the terrifyingly powerful attacks that entered it did not even cause a ripple. However, Song Chi in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market revealed a different expression. Looking at the miniature black hole above the head of the Black Devourer King Beast, he muttered: Both being black holes, I wonder whose might is stronger... As he muttered, a violent tremor suddenly emanated from within the miniature black hole above the Black Devourer King Beasts head, and under the spread of black light, a dull roar emanated from within. The singularity formed by 30,000 points of black hole energy finally underwent a Rapid Explosion. The result was that, within the black hole condensed by the Black Devourer King Beast itself, a second miniature black hole appeared, and under such circumstances, both miniature black holes instinctively began fiercely contending against each other. In the intense sounds of collapsing and tearing, both miniature black holes atop the Black Devourer King Beasts head burst simultaneously, and the previously devoured attack methods re-emerged. However, the might of these few attack methods had already been greatly dissipated. Landing again on the head of the Black Devourer King Beast, they still caused some damage, but it was not fatal. After this startling change, the Black Devourer King Beast completely fell into a frenzy, its entire bodys blood qi began madly surging, astonishingly utilizing a new Heritage Divine Power that burnt its own life. Under this divine ability, its Combat Power once more returned to its peak state and it charged towards the five Torch Warships of the Song Family again. Damn it, this creatures Vitality is too tenacious, we cant let it get close! Within the Ruin Market Firmament, Song Chis tone was cold, his Power Of Domination wildly mobilizing inside him. Inside the black hole, the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens proactively met the assault, trying to block the direct charge of the Black Devourer King Beast with themselves. But at this point, the projection has lasted for no short time, and the power of the Ruin Market Projection has already been reduced considerably; in this direct collision, it was no match for the Black Devourer King Beast whose Combat Power was amplified by burning life. After several collisions, the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens was eventually completely crushed by the Black Devourer King Beast. After shattering the Ruin Market Projection, the Black Devourer King Beast did not stop and ferociously rushed towards the five Song Family warships, bound to crush these ants that had caused it great damage. Just at this moment, the doors of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong suddenly opened, followed by a Sixth Rank One-Eyed Giant Fiend charging out from within. At the same time, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain also activated the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature of the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]. Chapter 975: 510: [Final Result] Chapter 975: Chapter 510: [Final Result] Before this battle, everyone in the Song Family anticipated it would be extremely challenging, facing a Dominator-level Starry Sky Behemoth renowned for its vitality, and one that had the advantage of occupying a black hole. If it werent for this, the operation would not have been postponed repeatedly until both Song Xingru and Song Shixing had advanced to the rank of Fearless Captain before it officially commenced. They thought they were sufficiently concerned and well-prepared, but reality still harshly slapped everyone in the face. If it werent for Song Chis timely acquisition of the Heavenly Authority Control Ring from the Shaking Light Star Tower and his improvement of the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature, they still wouldnt know what kind of unbearable consequences would ensue for the entire family. With the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature activated, the aura of the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, originally just ordinary at the Sixth Rank Level, began to rise wildly and uncontrollably. Experienced Sixth Rank Peak of the Sixth Rank Half-Step Seventh Rank Finally, it just barely stepped into the threshold of Seventh Rank Dominators. Of course, such Dominator Combat Power was rather superficial, and it was impossible for it to face a Dominator-level Starry Sky Behemoth head-on; being suppressed by the opponent was inevitable. Fortunately, Song Chi never expected to turn the tables with its help; summoning it now was merely to momentarily hold off the onrushing Black Devourer King Beast and relieve the threat his family members were facing. Under Song Chis command, the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, now in a frenzied state, burst forth as well, gripping the Silver Dragon Spear given to it in advance. The collision of the completely distinct laws of devouring and chaos resulted in a whirlwind of energy that swept outward in all directions. Under this astonishing energy fluctuation, even though tens of thousands of kilometers apart, the energy shield values of the Song Familys five warships were still being rapidly depleted. The good news was, thanks to the previous Ruin Market Projection and the One-Eyed Giant Fiends successive blocks, the speeding figure of the Black Devourer King Beast finally came to a halt. Swish swish! Silver lance lights flashed, the Silver Dragon Spear wielded by the One-Eyed Giant Fiend exerted its maximum destructive power thanks to its impressive physical strength, trying its best to bridge the gap in strength between itself and the Black Devourer King Beast. Seizing the opportunity, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain quickly pulled out the second Ruins Market Projection Rank from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, not hesitating to activate it. The Purple Mist converged, and the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens once again reflected across the Starry Sea. Facing a Dominator-level Black Devourer King Beast, Song Chi had been maintaining the utmost level of concern from the beginning to the end, not to mention this second Ruins Market Projection Rank, but he also had a third one on the Ethereal Body. Even if the situation turned sour, he would not be stingy with his Silver Oddities, charging each Ruins Market Projection Rank in turn. The time it took for the projection to fully reflect was actually just a few seconds, but for the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, it seemed incredibly long. In less than ten seconds, under the violent attacks of the Black Devourer King Beast, which was burning its life force actively, the One-Eyed Giant Fiend was covered in wounds. The Song Familys five warships did not miss this opportunity, leveraging the One-Eyed Giant Fiends blockades, they unleashed countless bombardments on the wound on the head of the Black Devourer King Beast, and as time passed, the King Beasts injuries were also increasingly worsening. In addition to the Market Projection that had reappeared, the balance of the battle seemed to be tipping towards the Song Family. However, Song Chi was not so optimistic; a Starry Sky Behemoths vitality was far beyond imagination. If things continued in this manner, it was uncertain how long the stalemate would last. If the duration was too long, not to mention how many Silver Oddities he would have to use to fill the gap, the possible variances that might arise were difficult to control. Song Chi still preferred to end the battle as quickly as possible. With a thought, he shared his ideas with the ancestors, and then he did not hesitate to activate the Yin YangUnited Strength feature of the Yang Concentric Medallion. The next second, the Attack Feature of the Silver Super Main Cannon enhanced to lv69 on the White Snow Qing You was temporarily borrowed by him and directly unleashed through the Blood Spear. Although it was just an Attack Feature strengthened to the Sixth Rank, at this moment, any attack method was extremely precious, let alone the Silver Super Main Cannon? After one strike, the wound on the top of the Black Devourer King Beast deepened a bit, but Song Chis actions were by no means idle, with a thought, the Ethereal Body directly took out a Storage Capsule from behind. The Storage Capsule did not contain anything else but Blood Crystals, which were needed to enhance the Blood Spear, a Gold Super Main Cannon. These Blood Crystals were brought over by Song Shixing from the Hidden Pulse, not few in number, enough for him to enhance the Blood Spear to lv70. A flash of gold light, and the Blood Spear was directly enhanced to lv70. Compared to the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits, the Might of a Gold Super Main Cannon was obviously more exaggerated, and what is more crucial is, the Attack Feature of the Blood Spear had not yet been used up to that point. Upon receiving Song Chis signal, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain activated the Blood Judgment feature. Infinite blood-colored energy gathered at the bow of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, eventually forming a blood-red punitive spear tens of thousands of meters long. It was not yet over; to maximize the Might of this strike, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain directly utilized the five million Spectral Energy Points that came with the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine Component. Although the prior activation of various component features left only less than three million Spectral Energy Points in the Spectral Energy Pool, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain then allocated two million Spectral Energy Points, investing them all into the Black Hole Evolution Layer Component. Chapter 976: 510: [Final Result]_2 Chapter 976: Chapter 510: [Final Result]_2 With the investment of two million Spectral Energy, the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] swiftly converted it into Black Hole Energy, and although only a few thousand points were ultimately transformed, it was already sufficient. Three thousand points of Black Hole Energy were channeled into the [Blood Spear Turret], waiting for the blood-red spear to hit the Black Devourer King Beast. Once it did, the Black Hole Energy would generate an intense collapse effect aimed at maximizing the inflicted damage. Whoosh! Bloody light shot out fiercely, and a prepared Song Chi, maneuvering the Ruins Market Projection, dodged a distance away just as a gold Super Main Cannon on the Cang Qiong unleashed its full power, its Might being formidable. The Black Devourer King Beast also attempted to dodge, but the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, spurred by Song Chis command, unleashed its final wisp of Combat Power. The Silver Dragon Spear plunged deep into the flesh between the scales of the Black Devourer King Beast, desperately entangling and preventing any chance of evasion. As the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain actively circumvented the One-Eyed Giant Fiend, the first target of the Judgement Blood Spear, as expected, was the Black Devourer King Beast. Nonetheless, even after avoiding the direct attack, the subsequent energy shockwave from the Judgement Blood Spear was inescapable. Having been riddled with wounds and burning with life due to Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, the One-Eyed Giant Fiend eventually fell, succumbing to the rampant energy of the Blood Spear. Roar! The erosion and corruption by the overpowering Power of Blood made the wound on the Black Devourer King Beasts head all the more hideous; the pain of deep bone marrow corrosion caused increased ferocity. However, Song Chi did not intend to end the attack so simply. Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism, activate! Upon receiving orders, the [Dome Sky Wisdom Brain] activated the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism feature, and three thousand Dome Sky Sub-Brains swarmed out, instantly taking complete command of the three thousand Hellfire Mechs Song Chi had just recently increased the number of. Hiss The hatch opened, and a dense formation of Hellfire Mechs orderly surged out from inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Once they entered the outer space, these Hellfire Mechs rapidly expanded in size, ultimately all transforming into uniform hundred-meter figures. Three thousand nuclear energy beam cannons were aimed at the distant Black Devourer King Beast, beginning a comprehensive barrage that engulfed the beast from all directions. To the Black Devourer King Beast, nuclear energy beam cannons of Fourth Rank Might might feel no more than a tickle, but the sheer number was overwhelming. Additionally, considering the serious existing injury on its head, the sustained onslaught from the concentrated firepower inevitably became unbearable over time. With the Power of Domination coursing through it, the Black Devourer King Beast began to attempt retreat. Without the One-Eyed Giant Fiend to block and the Ruins Market Projection having dodged early, it seemed that no one could stop its evasion now. But in the next second, the figure of the Black Devourer King Beast suddenly jolted to a stop. It was immobilized by a beam of gold light from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Due to the Life Hierarchy, the Zen Seal: External Time Stop did not keep it halted for too long; it barely took less than three seconds for the Black Devourer King Beast to break free from the Time Stop State. The reaction of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain was undoubtedly swift, Zen Seal: Inner Speed activated, and the next second the Zen Seal: External Time Stop re-entered the cooldown state. The figure of the Black Devourer King Beast, which had just broken free, was once again frozen in place, falling into the Time Stop State for the second time. Seizing this opportunity, five Torch Warships and three thousand Hellfire Mechs launched a vigorous attack. Still not enough! At the Heavenly Ruins Market, Song Chis spirit completely shifted to the perspective of the Ruins Market Projection. Under the enhancement of the Power of Domination, he could clearly see that the wound on the head of the Black Devourer King Beast seemed severe, yet its Life Breath was still far from being weakened to the brink. His thoughts raced, and in the next moment, the Ruins Market Projection located in the core area of the black hole sprung into action once again. The hatch of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong reopened, and a streak of black light burst from within, soon to be grasped by the Ruins Market Projection. This black light had already formed into a spear over twelve thousand kilometers long. The Ruins Market Projections purple mist arm lifted high, and Perfection Tier space Space Law began to converge at the tip of the [Fallen Immortal Spear]. However, without sufficient time to harness much Space Law, the [Fallen Immortal Spear] was thrown with full force by the Ruins Market Projection. Rip and tear! Space, already compressed to the limit by the black holes gravity, was further torn apart, following the [Fallen Immortal Spear], which had turned into a beam of black annihilating light, as it hurtled forth at high speed. Before the effect of the second Zen Seal: External Time Stop wore off, the [Fallen Immortal Spear] successfully traversed tens of thousands of kilometers and pierced directly through the wound on the Black Devourer King Beasts head, nearly transfixing its entire body. Not until that moment did the Black Devourer King Beast break free from the second Time Stop State. But this time, it had no focus left to dodge or target the Song Family Warship; the nearly body-transfixing Fallen Immortal Spear brought an unbearable agony. Roar roar roar! With howls, blood, and mucus, the Black Devourer King Beast seemed to have utterly lost its senses. The Power of Domination, the Devouring Law, rampaged aimlessly around its body, stirring the entire black hole into chaos. Seeing this, the faces of the Song Family members revealed joy. This was the scenario they had eagerly hoped for. Aside from the three thousand Hellfire Mechs, which remained stationary for their free attacks, all five Torch Warships tactfully pulled away from the chaos. As long as the Black Devourer King Beast maintained this frenzied state, they could gradually wear down its Vitality with long-range strikes without putting themselves at risk. But before they could distance themselves enough, another turn of events occurred in the arena. Chapter 977: 510: [Final Result]_3 Chapter 977: Chapter 510: [Final Result]_3 One could see that the near-crazed Black Devourer King Beast began to continuously absorb energy from the depths of the black hole, with this black hole energy converging all over its body, causing its whole bodys aura to surge rapidly. No, it wants to bear a large amount of black hole energy within its own flesh and then self-destruct to perish together with us! The words perish together did not scare off several people from the Song Family, as they were already aware of some methods in Song Chis hands, and they clearly knew that Song Chi could take them away at maximum speed at any time. The few hesitated only on one point, whether to leave directly... or to try another attempt? The Black Devourer King Beasts speed of devouring the black hole energy was not slow, and the time left for them to consider was not much, a decision had to be made quickly. At this moment, Song Wujiang quickly said: Shiyuan, Shixing, Xingru, you three enter that [Dimension Space Stone] first, Ill try once more here, if it fails, well immediately evacuate! Upon Song Wujiangs command, Song Shiyuan and the other two did not hesitate at all, directly recalling their own warships, and were quickly taken inside by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brains ejected [Dimension Space Stone], and when retracted the [Dimension Space Stone], Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did not retreat. The duration of the second [Ruins Market Projection Rank] had passed, at this moment Song Chi had already returned to the warship, he and the elder Song Wujiang alike, also thought of trying one last time. The recently loaded [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] had already been enhanced to Seventh Rank, plus the Enslavement Authority Enhancement by One Rank feature, he already had some possibility of enslaving the opponent. This is a Seventh Rank Level Starry Sky Behemoth, mastering the highly powerful Devouring Law among the Alien Species Laws, if he didnt try to enslave it once, he felt he would regret it. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Both warships activated their Blink Devices at the same time, but Song Chi employed the golden component [Wings of Royal Authority]s Angel Wing Escape feature, which was significantly faster than [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. When Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong blinked first to the vicinity of the Black Devourer King Beast that was furiously absorbing black hole energy, a streak of golden light also dashed out from the warship body at the highest speed, which was the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]s Enslavement Mark. The Enslavement Mark entered the body of the Black Devourer King Beast, like a stone sinking into the sea, with no more response thereafter. Obviously, this enslavement attempt had failed. Song Chi naturally was not willing to give up, his gaze swept over the self-destruction prediction given by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, and he activated the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] again. [Based on the average speed of absorbing black hole energy, the degree of energy saturation in the body, it is estimated that self-destruction will occur after 2.3 seconds, please Captain evacuate as soon as possible!] The second mark swiftly entered the body of the Black Devourer King Beast, but the result was still a failure. Song Chi gritted his teeth, but still insisted on activating the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] a third time. If this Black Devourer King Beast was not a Starry Sky Behemoth, just an ordinary Dominator Creature, he perhaps would not be so persistent. But there was no choice, as it was both a Starry Sky Behemoth and a Dominator Creature, under these dual conditions, this Black Devourer King Beasts value was too great. If it could be successfully enslaved, not to mention anything else, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would later on gain a terrifying auxiliary combat power. Beside this, a Dominator-level Starry Sky Behemoth could greatly enhance the peak combat power of the Song Family, speed up the ascension process of Dragon Spine Continent, and even further increase the ascension success rate of [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. Whether for Song Chi personally or for the entire Song Family, it was of great significance. Unfortunately, the True Spiritual State Heart of Dominator Creatures were too formidable, without bringing them to a state of near-death, there was no possibility of enslaving them. Undoubtedly, Song Chis third attempt at enslavement also failed. Truth be told, he very much wanted to try a fourth time, but seeing from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brains prediction that there was only 1.4 seconds left until self-destruction, Song Chi gave up. Elder, its time to leave! By his side, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] had blinked over and had been there for quite some time, but [Dinghai Dragon Steed] did not attempt to enslave, but began to converge a large amount of Space Law at the bow of the warship. 1.2s 0.8s 0.5s ... Watching as the self-destruct timer calculated by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain was approaching rapidly, the ancestor still showed no intention of leaving. Song Chi clenched his teeth and chose not to leave alone. With a thought, the Angel King True Spirit Guard feature was activated, but this alone was clearly not enough, considering this was a face-to-face self-destruction of a Domination Level Starry Sky Behemoth! His figure suddenly disappeared from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and quickly, the illusion of the Eighth Rank Angel King accurately enveloped both [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] and [Dinghai Dragon Steed], almost immediately followed by the third appearance of the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens. Under Song Chis direct control, the Ruins Market Purple Mist Projection overlapped with the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion, forming two of the most solid defensive barriers, enveloping the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the Dinghai Dragon Steed within. However, to everyones surprise, as time passed, the expected self-destruction did not occur, but rather intense spatial fluctuations were transmitted from the front. Looking down, Song Chis eyes suddenly sharpened. Is this... a seal? His gaze landed on the figure of the Black Devourer King Beast slowly disappearing into the void of the black hole, Song Chis eyes slowly shifted to one side toward [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. Soon, Song Wujiang provided an answer. Void Exile lv75 Quality: Gold Feature: Void Exile Feature 2: Space Resistance +8700 Feature 3: Enhances Warship Spatial Law Comprehension Degree by 8% Feature 4: Void Wanderer Feature 5: VoidSeal ... The feature he had just used was the VoidSeal from the [Void Exile] component, which could forcefully seal a designated target deep within the void. A lv75 [Void Exile]s seal could last up to four hundred years. Of course, due to the rank of the Black Devourer King Beast itself, the duration of the seal couldnt possibly reach the full 400 years, probably closer to two or three hundred years. But thats not the key point, the essence lies in the fact that the VoidSeal feature completely isolates any impact of time. That is, under this seal, everything about the Black Devourer King Beast will be frozen; although others cant attack it, it also cannot be affected by time. What it looked like when sealed, is exactly what it will look like when the seal is lifted. Thinking of this, a hint of surprise emerged in Song Chis eyes. If so, he could attempt to enslave it again later. Because by then, the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature would have surely completed its cooldown, and counting the Speed feature, he would have at least five seconds or more to attempt the enslavement. PS: Came home today, hurried and only managed to write one chapter, will try to catch up tomorrow, also asking for monthly votes at the beginning of the month! Chapter 978: 511: Secrets of the Hidden Pulse · Superdimensional Continent Chapter 978: Chapter 511: Secrets of the Hidden Pulse Superdimensional Continent For this result, the Song Family was very satisfied. Two to three hundred years of buffer time is more than enough for the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] to complete all the pre-upgrade preparations required for its promotion to a Star-Annihilating Warship. In the future, whether this Black Devourer King Beast is used as fuel for ascension or enslaved by Song Chi, its excellent either way. Compared to that, killing it directly now is clearly not the best option. Its been less than a hundred years since the pioneering war ended, and the Song Family has reaped significant benefits, but it will take quite some time to convert these gains into the foundation for the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. Alright, the Black Devourer King Beast has been sealed. We will set the time to two hundred years. In two hundred years, after the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] completes its final preparations for promotion, we will then think of ways to completely solve it. For now, lets return to the Dragon Spine Continent... As they spoke, everyone waited for Song Chi to retract the three thousand Hellfire Mechs back into the warship, and then they returned directly to the Dragon Spine Continent via the Dimension Space Stone and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. It was only after returning to their own territory that they deactivated several spatial blockade components effects aboard the warship. Without a sound, the interior of the Misty Star Region within the Shattered Starry Sea returned to normal C even if a captain inadvertently wandered into that void belt, they would not detect any anomalies. Deep within the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the Clan Ancestral Hall. Enveloped in the Chaos Mist, everyone began to summarize this operation. The reason for this outcome ultimately comes down to a matter of strength. If not for Little Pool, we wouldnt even have had the opportunity to seal it in the end, and we wouldve had to retreat in disarray! As everyone listened quietly, not a single person spoke up to contradict this C it was the truth. Song Wujiang then continued: Currently, there are quite a few silver components in the familys secret vault. The combat power of Shi Yuans [Immovable Ming King] is still passable, but you two, Song Shixing and Xingru... He stopped speaking there, but the implication was very obvious. The primary task now, of course, is to continue extracting the Alien Star Domain Floating Land Origin Core, to speed up the progression of Dragon Spine Continent towards becoming a Level 6 Peak Floating Land as much as possible. Secondly, it is to acquire the Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source and the Seventh Tier Silver Apple! With that said, Song Wujiang turned to glance at Song Chi. Although the family is already using all its energy to purchase Sixth-tier Starry Sky Plant Hearts, the two had a detailed conversation before, and to make the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] break through to the Seventh tier, relying solely on Sixth-tier Starry Sky Plant Hearts is very likely insufficient C it can only bring the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] to Sixth-level Peak. As for why the previous two promotions were so easy C thats because the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] had initially devolved from the Sixth tier. Based on these, the two speculated that to break through to the Seventh tier, the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] needs the heart of a Seventh-tier Starry Sky Plant, and perhaps more than one. Consequently, the task of the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] advancing to the Seventh tier could not be completed in a short time, not to mention producing Seventh Tier [Silver Apples]. In comparison, the family urgently needs one Seventh-tier [Silver Apple] now. The [Original Core Stealer] component, although sufficient for now, shares the same principle with the promotion of the [Silver Apple Mother Tree] to the Seventh tier. If the Dragon Spine Continent wants to ascend to a Level 7 Floating Land, relying only on the Origin Core of a Sixth Level Floating Land is not enough. Not to mention a complete Level 7 Floating Land Origin Core, but at least 10 to 20 percent of it. Only then can Dragon Spine Continent use this as a catalyst for a rapid assault on becoming a Level 7 Floating Land. Otherwise, relying on only some Fifth and Sixth Level Floating Land Origin Cores, at the very least, the Dragon Spine Continent would need a thousand or even several thousand years before it has the possibility of ascending to the Seventh Level, which is not what the Song Family wishes to see. ... After a round of discussions, several top-secret family orders were sent out from the heart of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain to the hands of all Fourth-tier Clan Elders through the exclusive Quantum Communication Bracelets of the Song Family, including over a thousand core members of the Second and Third Ranks. Under these orders, the immense Song Family machinery quickly began to operate at full capacity with Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source and Seventh Tier Silver Apple as the targets, activating a vast amount of covert energy under its control. While every branch of the Song Family was operating at full tilt, Song Chi, on the other hand, had some rare leisure time. Song Shixing needed to collect a substantial amount of resources for the Hidden Pulse side and also had many other matters to handle. It was said that he would need to stay on the Dragon Spine Continent for at least ten to twenty years. This was inevitable; the cost of traveling to and from Hidden Pulse was not low, so naturally, he needed to ensure all resources required by Hidden Pulse were purchased in one go on this occasion. For this purpose, Song Shixing also borrowed the Dimension Space Stone from Song Chi proactively, so as to carry even more items. Beyond that, Song Chi also learned some related news about Hidden Pulse from the conversation amongst several old ancestors. Under the command of Hidden Pulse, its said there are up to tens of millions of clan members, all living on the same Floating Land in the Alien Star Domain, but do not underestimate that piece of Floating Land. According to Song Shixing, that life-centric Floating Land is called the [Red Star Continent], a very rare Superdimensional Continent, and its also an Eighth Rank Level Superdimensional Continent at that. What is a Superdimensional Continent? It is a kind of extremely rare continent in the Shattered Starry Sea that has no Floating Land will nor the concept of Floating Land repulsion. All corners of the continent are filled with a myriad of Superdimensional Space Gates that connect different Alien Star Domains. Chapter 979: 511: Secrets of the Hidden Pulse · Superdimensional Continent_2 Chapter 979: Chapter 511: Secrets of the Hidden Pulse Superdimensional Continent_2 In such circumstances, virtually every superdimensional continent is a gathering place for a multitude of different civilizations. Civilization wars, Evil God cultists, resource trading, slave trafficking... Upon the superdimensional continent, everything you can think of can be found, and this is especially the case with an Eighth Rank Level superdimensional continent. It can be said that [Red Star Continent] is a place where opportunity and risk coexist. When the superdimensional portal to it was first discovered, the higher echelons of the Song Family were indecisive, debating for a long time before finally sending a Hidden Pulse to settle on the [Red Star Continent]. Luckily, the Song Familys fortunes were quite good; not only did the Hidden Pulse not decline, but it also developed step by step. Now, they have even established a large underground city on the [Red Star Continent], continuously scouring various resources from it. Thinking that he would soon follow the elder Shixing to live on the [Red Star Continent] for quite an extended period, Song Chi felt a strong sense of anticipation, and before that, he planned to spend quality time with his parents and relatives.. During the intervals when Song Shixing was gathering various resources, Song Chi remained peacefully within the pulse, occasionally pondering over the secret technique [Martial Arts Heavenly Eye] and practicing the Guidance Technique, along with monthly Ruins Market transactions. The rest of the time he was in the company of his dad and mum. Such days passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, five years had gone by. On this day, after another Ruins Market transaction ended, Song Chi opened the Ruins Market attribute panel that he hadnt paid attention to for a long time. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Ruins Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv56] [Specification: 650kmX650km] [Basic Configuration: 2550 shops, 65kmx65km street vendor area 1, four-story inn 1, lv56 All-Attributes Cultivation Room 1 (double efficiency when cultivating Spectral Energy), lv56 Spectral Energy Protection Formation 1, lv56 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform 1, Fifth Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform 1, Fifth Rank Miracle Origin Improvement Platform 1.] [Extra Configuration: Stealth Light Platform (Orange) lv50, Fifth Rank Bloodline Baptism Altar (Red), Divine Country Mission Platform (Metal) lv70 (7/22)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (able to move freely in the void, avoiding natural disasters)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (able to set four coordinate anchor points in any Star Domain of the Shattered Starry Sea)] [Feature 3: Dominion Position (possessing dominion while in the Ruins Market)] [Upgrade Requirement: 350 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, Ruins Market trading volume reaching 350,000 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin] Thinking carefully, it had been nearly a hundred years since the Ruins Market was promoted to the Fifth Rank, but it still hadnt reached the Peak of the Fifth Rank. To elevate from lv56 to lv59 would probably take at least several more decades. Thinking this, Song Chi couldnt help but feel somewhat distressed. After reaching the Fifth Rank, the upgrade of the Ruins Market level became increasingly slow, and this was just at the Fifth Rank. Later, when reaching the Sixth and even Seventh Rank, the required time would likely be even longer. But there was nothing he could do about it, as the Ruins Market trading volume was not something he could decide. Without dwelling on this any further, Song Chi shifted his attention away from the Ruins Market attributes, and in the next second, he sat cross-legged with his spirit wholeheartedly diving into the Double Pupil Illusion Realm. Soon, after one or two more times, the Martial Arts Heavenly Eye will be completely comprehended... After murmuring to himself, his spirit entirely focused on the scene in front of him where the Chasing Fate Immortal was deciphering the Martial Arts Heavenly Eye secret technique from a stele. ... Time passed unknowingly, and when he emerged from his pondering state, a visible smile had appeared on Song Chis face. As the Spectral Energy flowed within his body, a faint vertical line appeared on his forehead, but as the line pulsed, it never fully opened, seeming to have no connection with the introduced Martial Arts Heavenly Eye. After several attempts and seeing no effect, Song Chi stopped it himself. Shaking his head, he said: Ive just started, to fully master and open the Martial Arts Heavenly Eye requires more comprehension. This also eliminated the dilemma in his heart. Originally, Song Chi was considering whether to use the Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] or the Seventh Rank [Time Realm Fruit] if he truly opened the Heavenly Eye directly. The Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] would allow him to directly control Minor Accomplishment (10%) of the Time Law, while the Seventh Rank [Time Realm Fruit] would most likely reach Intermediate Achievement (40%), and the difference between them was like heaven and earth. The Sixth Rank [Time Realm Tree] in the current Cultivation Secret Realm had already fruited, and it wouldnt be long before it was produced. However, the Seventh Rank [Time Realm Tree] was still in that Secret Realm. To wait for the Ruins Market to be promoted to the Sixth Rank and then transplant it, at least several decades were needed, and even after the transplantation, there would be time required for production. Seeing that the current state of Martial Arts Heavenly Eye was far from ready, Song Chi simply didnt want to fuss over it any longer and decided to think about it later. ... Outside, in the Vault of Heaven of Green Moon Manor. Song Chi activated the Alien Star Domain deployment function of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. He hadnt stopped exploring the Alien Star Domain in these five years, but his luck had been pretty average, without many significant discoveries, let alone encountering parts of [Time Chess] lost in the vast expanse. After an intense spatial fluctuation, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong disappeared into the depths of the vault of heaven. In the Unknown Star Domain, under the concealment of the Mirage Shadow Feature, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong manifested from the deployment without revealing any hint of spatial fluctuation. Before Song Chi could recover from a slight daze, the prompt of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain was already sounding in his ears. [Warning, the Warship is subjected to an external high-intensity energy strike, please take evasive action!] Hearing this sudden prompt, Song Chi forcefully awakened from his daze, and when he clearly saw the situation around him, his eyes suddenly sobered up. Chapter 980: 511: Secrets of the Hidden Pulse · Superdimensional Continent_3 Chapter 980: Chapter 511: Secrets of the Hidden Pulse Superdimensional Continent_3 The warship was deployed tens of thousands of miles away, where three ominous figures were clashing in the starry sky. Two of them were enormous insects with wings on their backs and fearsome mouthparts. The one confronting these two super insects was a Starry Sky Dragon Shark, whose body stretched over ten thousand kilometers. Although not a Starry Sky Behemoth, its physique far surpassed ordinary creatures. In one-on-one combat, it could easily crush the super insects. However, the problem now was that the two giant insects were working together perfectly well. In two-against-one, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark naturally fell into a disadvantage. Hiss, dominating the battlefield after five years of calm, why is it suddenly so thrilling this time? While muttering to himself, a holographic screen from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain suddenly popped up in front of him. [Detecting surrounding energy fluctuations, estimating sizes of both sides, and comparing them against the database... Identified unit one at 96.8% as a Dominator-level [Starry Sky Dragon Shark], identified units two and three at 94.8% as the Ancient Mother Empress-level Insect Guards [Sawtooth King Worm] from the Insect Queen!] Sawtooth King Worm? Upon hearing this name, Song Chi carefully maneuvered the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, turning the starship to distance himself from the battlefield of the three Dominator Creatures while also recalling information about the [Sawtooth King Worm] in his mind. [Sawtooth King Worm], only the Insect Queen of Dominator level can breed such King-level insect guards. Generally, they stick close to the Insect Queen and wouldnt leave unless absolutely necessary. Thinking of this, his eyes flickered. Could it be that there is an Ancient Mother Empress of the Insect Race nearby? Instantly, Song Chi felt a surge of great interest. He knew all too well what an Insect Ancient Mother Empress meant; with its strong breeding capabilities, an Insect Queen itself is like a walking insect army, and the insects are the best carriers for breeding Energy Crystals, resources crucial for advancing starships. If he could eliminate a high level insect race, he would assuredly obtain several high-level Energy Crystals. Obtaining one or two high-level or even superior Energy Crystals, the subsequent promotion of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to a Fearless Ship or the Dinghai Dragon Steed to a Star-Annihilating Starship, would significantly increase the success rate of promotion. Thinking this, Song Chi no longer rushed to leave the battlefield. The position of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was not at the center of the battlefield, so it wasnt too impacted by the fights repercussions. Additionally, protected by the [Wings of Royal Authority]s Holy Light Shield, they could hold out for a considerable amount of time. Meanwhile, he examined the battlefield ahead while his gaze also started circulating over the [Death Robber Tracking Seal] component. If things were as he thought, maybe he could indeed make some moves with this component. Boom! Before he could think further, a loud boom suddenly erupted from the dominant battlefield ahead, and with his Double Pupils, he gazed through the intense energy surge toward the center of the battlefield, quickly capturing the changes in the combat situation. For some unknown reason, the two [Sawtooth King Worms] suddenly became enraged, and both their ferocious mouthparts and forelegs, sharp like metal scythes, were enveloped in a Perfection Tier Devouring Law. Their wings fluttered, creating countless illusions as they viciously slashed at the Starry Sky Dragon Shark at the center. Despite the strong physique of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, its bulkiness was particularly cumbersome under the ghost-like speed of the two [Sawtooth King Worms], and its thick skin could not resist their all-out slashing. Roar! A dragon-like cry, not quite real, came from the mouth of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, and the next second, a large amount of Blood Mysterious Power spilled from its body, soon forming an illusory mist of blood around it. Dragon Shark Blood Armor! Seeing this, Song Chi recognized the power the Starry Sky Dragon Shark had employed. Dragon Shark Blood Armor, a heritage divine power of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. As a starry creature whose bloodline was very close to the Starry Sky Behemoth, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark was quite renowned, and many forces or civilizations possessed information about it, including the Song Family. According to the family records, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark has three major heritage divine powers: one for attack, one for defense, and one for escape. Among them, the Dragon Shark Blood Armor was the defensive secret technique. With the activation of this defensive secret technique, the Starry Sky Dragon Sharks overall defense surged instantly, and the rapid cutting techniques of the two [Sawtooth King Worms] could no longer take effect, bringing the fight back to a stalemate. However, to Song Chi, just a spectator from the sidelines, it was clear that this situation wouldnt last long. The duration of the Dragon Shark Blood Armor would eventually end, while the rapid attacking ability of [Sawtooth King Worms] was inherent to their bodies, reactivatable at any time without duration restrictions. Yet, Song Chi clearly underestimated the reaction from the insect side. Sensing that the attacks on the Starry Sky Dragon Shark were ineffective, a powerful Dominators power surged from afar once again. Song Chi was startled, his gaze swiftly shifting. The next second, an insect with a black carapace as massive as the Starry Sky Dragon Shark entered his field of vision. Tiger Turtle King Worm! Internally vocalizing this instantaneously, Song Chis eyes narrowed. Not only because this Tiger Turtle King Worm, just like the Sawtooth King Worms, was a Dominator-level insect, but also because he had now firmly concluded that there must be an Insect Queen lurking nearby. Only this would allow the enemy to have absolute control over the battlefield and timely dispatch other appropriate insects for coordinated combat. Having ascertained this, Song Chi cautiously operated the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to retreat, and while not directly fleeing, maintaining a sufficient safety distance was still necessary. He glanced at the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] component, noting that the Mirage Shadow feature still had over two hours of duration left, he completely relaxed, estimating that he should be able to endure till the end of this battle. After the emergence of the Tiger Turtle King Worm, differing from the two Sawtooth King Worms, the Tiger Turtle King Worm was essentially a front-line entity in the large insect troops; thus, soon after its appearance, it directly charged head-on towards the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. Chapter 981: 512: Death Robber Hunting Order and Enslavement Dominators Chapter 981: Chapter 512: Death Robber Hunting Order and Enslavement Dominators Puff! After the dull sound of a physical collision, the mournful wail of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark followed. Tiger Turtle King Worm, why is it named with the words Tiger Turtle? It is because on its thick head armor, there exists the Tiger Crab Secret Pattern, which not only grants formidable head defense but also extreme Dark Force Penetration, typically ignoring the external defense of the target and directly affecting its flesh and even internal organs. At this moment, the flesh within the Starry Sky Dragon Shark has clearly suffered significant damage, yet the Tiger Turtle King Worm does not intend to give it any respite, using the recoil from the collision to gain some distance before charging headlong again. Finally, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark responded, activating its second Heritage Divine Power. Dragon Shark Sea Split! Under the shadow of an ancient Dragon Shark True Spirit Illusion, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, enveloped with the Law of Power, collided head-on with the Tiger Turtle King Worm. Moments later, the two massive creatures collided fiercely, and even though the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was nearly a million kilometers away, it still felt a palpable tremor under the intense storm of Power Of Domination. Had it not been for the Mirage Shadow Feature which didnt register an attack on the warship, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would have been directly exposed. Song Chi carefully maneuvered the warship backwards, yet his gaze never left the battlefield ahead. That collision didnt determine the superior, as the two continued to clash head-on. This process lasted for about ten minutes. When the blood armor on the Starry Sky Dragon Shark wore off, the two Sawtooth King Worms lurking nearby quickly closed in, their scythe blades continuously slashing at the surface of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. Affected by the two Sawtooth King Worms, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark found it difficult to collide head-on with the Tiger Turtle King Worm, which meant it had to endure one-sided hits from the Tiger Turtle King Worm. Finally, after enduring for a long time, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark could no longer bear it, and it began to gather the Power Of Domination at its tail. Noticing its intentions, the three Domination-Level King Worms quickly responded. The jaws of the two Sawtooth King Worms opened, and a sharp screeching sound emitted from their mouths. The Divine Soul Scream of the Insect Queen, indeed! Realizing his previous guess was correct, Song Chi shifted his gaze to the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, wondering if it had any other countermeasures or if it was being methodically slain by the Insect Queen. His eyes flickered uncertainly, as if numerous thoughts were coursing through his mind. Sure enough, as soon as the Divine Soul Scream was utilized, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, originally preparing to flee, was immediately interrupted. While its Divine Soul was stunned and it was caught in a moment of inertia, the two Sawtooth King Worms and the Tiger Turtle King Worm quickly coordinated a continuous attack. By the time the Starry Sky Dragon Shark regained its bearings and was ready to activate its escape Divine Skill again, the Insect Queen hiding in the shadows used the same trick, activating the Divine Soul Scream again, and immediately the three Domination-Level King Worms seized the moment to attack. After repeated assaults, the injuries on the Starry Sky Dragon Shark grew increasingly horrifying. Within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi, holding a Ruins Market Walking Command and empowered by the Ruins Market Law, soared to a Sixth Rank Level of Spectral Energy. With Sixth Rank Spectral Energy combined with fully driven Double Pupils, even across a million kilometers, he could still perceive the almost faint Life Breath of the Starry Sky Dragon Whale. Song Chi frowned, thinking that the resilience of this Starry Sky Dragon Whale was indeed disappointing, knowing that if it were a normal Starry Sky Behemoth, it might still be suppressed by the three Domination-Level King Worms directly controlled by the Insect Queen but wouldnt have weakened so quickly. However, seeing this, Song Chis eyes grew determined, and inside the warship, lights flashed as he activated multiple Components. In the distance, the three Domination-Level Insect Race increased their distance from the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. Almost instinctually, once it recovered from the Divine Soul stun, without the entanglement of the three Domination-Level insects, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark again gathered the Power of Domination at its tail. Even though its Life Breath was already weak to the extreme, the instinct to survive still drove it to fight for one last chance at survival. The Insect Queen hidden in the shadows, having wasted a lot of time, naturally wouldnt let the Starry Sky Dragon Shark escape at this final moment. The jaws of the two Sawtooth King Worms opened again, already prepared to launch another Divine Soul Scream. But just then, the unexpected occurred. Massive amounts of thunderlight flew from afar. Almost in an instant, this Purple Thunder crossed endless distances, condensing ten thousand Purple Cloud Thunder Talismans around the three Domination-Level King Worms. Besides the thunder talismans, two streaks of light, too fast for the naked eye to catch, also shot forth. The lights, accompanying the ten thousand Purple Cloud Thunder Talismans, however, did not spread out like the talismans but targeted directly at the two wide-open Sawtooth King Worms. The two streaks of light were nothing else but two Zen Meditation Seal: External Time Stop Features, activated by Song Chi consecutively. The first was activated normally, the second was activated after the cooldown was completed under the effect of Speed. As the two successfully penetrated the bodies of the two Sawtooth King Worms, their bodies abruptly froze, even the screech about to be emitted was also temporarily halted. This sudden turn of events caught the several Insect Race off guard, including the Queen concealed in the shadows. Chapter 982: 512: Death Robber Hunting Order and Enslavement Dominators_2 Chapter 982: Chapter 512: Death Robber Hunting Order and Enslavement Dominators_2 The Insect Queens reaction was lightning fast. Following a brief moment of shock, she immediately communicated with three Dominator King Worms through her divine soul. Under their special divine soul link, the Time Stop state on the two immobilized Sawtooth King Worms only lasted for less than two seconds. However, by the time they recovered and attempted to continue their divine soul screech to interrupt the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, it was already too late. With a massive accumulation of the Power of Domination at the tail, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark rushed to initiate the last of its heritage divine powers before the Sawtooth King Worms could react. Dragon Shark Blood Burning Escape! Spatial power fluctuated and the badly wounded Starry Sky Dragon Shark suddenly vanished into the void, and by the time the screeching from the mouths of the Sawtooth King Worms was emitted, it was all too late. Hiss, hiss, hiss! Suddenly, a vast number of insect roars echoed throughout the starry sky ahead, a response to the Queens anger, emanating from the tens of millions of Insect Race spread across the surrounding space. Hearing these somewhat terrifying roars, Song Chi, who had also already initiated the warships spatial jump, felt a sudden chill in his heart. Although he had speculated in advance about the likely presence of an Insect Queen nearby, speculations were just thatspeculations. Now, truly hearing those dense roars was an entirely different matter. Fortunately, he had already activated a spatial jump, and as the millions of agitated starry space insects swarmed toward the source of the gunfire, searching for the covertly striking Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the warship vanished into a spatial vortex. Some of the Insect Race even managed to spot the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong emerging from its Mirage Shadow state due to its offensive attack, but in the next second, the warship completely vanished. Before the jump, Song Chis gaze towards the Insect Race behind him also carried a trace of subtlety. What they failed to notice was that during that attack, it contained not only the Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison and the Zen Seal: External Time Stop but also an extremely subtle silver mark. This silver mark, almost imperceptible to the common eye, accompanied by a flash of Time Stop golden light, entered the body of one of the Sawtooth King Worms. This silver mark was none other than the Death Robber Hunting Order feature of the [Death Robber Tracking Seal]. With the hunting order successfully embedded within the body of that Domination Level Sawtooth King Worm, as long as the target wasnt dead, Song Chi could precisely locate its position at any time within the next four hundred and fifty years through the [Death Robber Tracking Seal] component. This was also a part of the plan he had formulated in a short amount of time. Although Song Chi, and even the entire Song Family, currently could not provoke the swarm of insects with at least one Insect Queen and three Dominator King Worms, the Death Robber Hunting Order could continue for four hundred and fifty years. By that time, perhaps everything would have changed. But he did not dwell on it for now, as there was another important matter waiting for him to attend to. [You have killed a Fourth Rank Splatter Insect and obtained one strand of Third Rank Floating Land Origin.] [You have killed a Third Rank Iron Beetle and obtained one strand of Second Rank Floating Land Origin.] ... Continuous prompts from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain filled his ears, stemming from the Insect Race perishing under the Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison, providing him with Floating Land Origins of various ranks. Song Chi ignored these incessant notifications, his eyes firmly fixed on the radar display before him. A jump beyond a thousand light-years in one go, worthy of a Domination Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark. According to family records, a regular Fourth Rank Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark can only perform a Blood Burning Escape for a few light-years at most. If it werent for the Aurora Transition Device having generated the Transit Star Map first, it would have been easy to lose track! After making a brief comment, Song Chis gaze remained unmoved, still locking onto the radar display shown by the Golden Air Patrol Radar from the [Heavenly Eye]. On the radar screen, not far from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, he could clearly see a massive creature desperately advancing, its body almost covered in silver blood and its Life Breath already weakened to the extreme. It was the previously mentioned Domination Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark. Song Chi dared not let the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong get too close, only following far behind it. After all, the Mirage Shadow feature hadnt cooled down yet, and relying solely on a Red Quality permanent concealment [Void Membrane], he couldnt be sure he would go undetected if he got too close, even though the Starry Sky Dragon Shark was already extremely weakened at the moment. Song Chis belief was to never underestimate any Domination Level being. Such beings, having reached what could be called the peak of the Star Sea, how could any of them be simple? Like the Black Devourer King Beast they had encountered before. Despite the Song Familys highest regard, they could only accept the situation with difficulty. As for his current purpose, it was actually quite simple: to ascertain the final resting place of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. Having reached the brink of starfall under the attacks of the Dominator King Worms, the Starry Sky Dragon Sharks sole goal must be to find a sufficiently concealed place and attempt to heal its severe injuries through deep slumber. Thus, securing its resting place would allow Song Chi to boldly attempt enslavement later on. Even if enslavement proved impossible, the dragon shark could still be used as fuel for the warships advancement. Finally, the fleeing Starry Sky Dragon Shark found a Third Rank resource-based Floating Land, which currently was not occupied by any civilization. Chapter 983: 512: Death Robber Hunting Order and Enslavement Dominators_3 Chapter 983: Chapter 512: Death Robber Hunting Order and Enslavement Dominators_3 Although the Rank is relatively low, the Floating Land absorbs free energy from the surroundings too slowly, which may affect the time needed for its recovery. However, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark clearly cant worry about that right now. The life breath within Its body has weakened to the extreme, and to fall into deep sleep is Its only option, or else death is all that awaits It. In the deep darkness of the starry space beyond the Level 3 Floating Land, Song Chi, hidden in the void, watched with his own eyes as the Domination Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark slowly burrowed into the depths of the Floating Lands core, a bright gleam of brilliance flickering in his eyes. In this way, everything was now under his control. However, he did not simply rely on his own eyes for judgment and quickly activated the Spiritual Detection Feature of the Heavenly Eye. When the radar indicated that the biological energy fluctuations of the highest Fifth Rank Level were the only ones present above the Floating Land, he was finally completely certain that the Starry Sky Dragon Shark had entered deep sleep. Because It almost completely concealed over 99% of Its own Life Energy during deep sleep, thus only the Fifth Rank Life Energy fluctuations showed up in Spiritual Detection. Having confirmed this, Song Chi, just to be safe, left two Fifth Rank Void Demons from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong onboard to keep watch over the Level 3 Floating Land below. Should they notice anything, they were to contact him immediately through Mind Induction. After completing these preparations, he shifted his gaze to focus on the two components: the Heavenly Eye and the Death Robber Tracking Seal. First, he used the Death Robber Tracking Seal to ascertain the current position of the Domination Level Sawtooth King Worm. When he saw that the coordinates of that King Worm were still moving continuously, he thought to himself: Is it still searching for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong? Or is it desperately looking for the fleeing Starry Sky Dragon Shark? Shaking his head, he didnt bother speculating further, because no matter what the case, it was doomed to be a fruitless endeavor for the other party. After all, both the Starry Sky Dragon Shark and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had previously jumped over a thousand light-years in one go. While in the Shattered Starry Sea, a thousand light-years may seem as small as a speck in the ocean, its certainly not an easy task to locate a specific target within a thousand light-year range without any clues to start with. Song Chi wasnt overly concerned as he left his Ethereal Body within the Warship to closely monitor the situation, while his actual self entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to further familiarize himself with the secret technique of the Martial Arts Heavenly Eye. It wasnt until half a month later that his Ethereal Body received a reminder from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain. [Attention, the target has been stationary for over twenty-four hours, it is estimated to have returned to its nest!] Upon hearing this reminder, Song Chi immediately returned to the Warship. Confirming that the Death Robber Hunting Order mark had indeed not moved, he approached the component for the Heavenly Eye. I hope there are no special interferences! he thought. As he focused, the Heavenly Eye Feature of the component was activated. The next moment, a golden projection screen suddenly appeared above the Warships control console; the image within the screen was that of a large insect swarm nest located on a Sixth Level Floating Land. Seeing that the long-range monitoring effect of the Heavenly Eye was not affected, Song Chi felt a surge of excitement. He immediately began to rapidly observe the large insect swarm nest atop the Sixth Level life-form Floating Land. At the moment, the ordinary Fourth and Fifth Rank Insect Race were not his focus; his full attention was on the figure in the center of the nest that combined perfection, bizarreness, and ferocity in one body. Its entire body had skin that resembled clear, crystalline transparency, and within the crystalline sheen, a faint purple hue added a touch of indulgence and nobility to its beauty. Moreover, with the voluptuous bosom at Its chest and a face so exquisite it could be said to be perfect, one could say that this Insect Queen perfectly matched the human aesthetic of perfection. However, that was only Its upper body. As the gaze moved downward, past the slender waist that was but a handful, Song Chis eyes quickly met the swollen, blood-veined, and colossal maggot-like lower body, bringing goosebumps to anyone who saw It. This was also why Song Chi described the figure using both perfection and ferocity. Shifting his gaze away from the Insect Queen, Song Chi then scanned the surroundings. One, two, three, four... werent those the three Dominator King Worms from before...? Noticing the four giant pupa chambers around the Insect Queen, Song Chi understood that those were where the exclusive King Worm guardians of the Insect Queen usually stayed. Though only a Sawtooth King Worm and a Tiger Turtle King Worm were standing guard at the moment, the conspicuous pupa chambers clearly indicated that the Insect Queen currently had four Dominator Level King Worms at her defense. Did the other two go out to hunt for prey? As this thought emerged, a second thought quickly surfaced. If I guessed correctly, if that Dominator Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark were to be successfully hunted, it wouldnt be long before this Insect Queen could use the huge Blood Qi Energy within Its corpse to breed a fifth or even sixth King Worm! Well, its still most important to think about how to successfully Enslave that Starry Sky Dragon Shark. If I can accomplish the Enslavement, the combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would be comparable or even surpass the Ultimate Dreadnought, he pondered. Shaking his head, Song Chi deactivated the remote surveillance projection of the Heavenly Eye. Leaving a Spatial Anchor Point in place, he directly returned to the Dragon Spine Continent through the Ruins Market. No matter whether the Insect Queen was still searching for traces of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark or not, he needed to make haste. There is an old saying: Its not safe until its in your bag. Only by successfully Enslaving the Starry Sky Dragon Shark as soon as possible could it truly become part of the combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Moreover, the Dragon Shark was currently severely wounded; the sooner the Enslavement, the sooner It could enter the Life System Medical Repair Pod for treatment and consequently recover Its peak combat power sooner. Of course, all these plans hinge on one premise: that the Enslavement ultimately succeeds. PS: Including yesterdays chapter, thats a total of 15,000 words, making up for it haha! Chapter 984: 513: 【Enslavement】 Chapter 984: Chapter 513: Enslavement Dragon Ridge Continent, after Song Chi returned, he went straight to Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, as the matter involved a Domination Level enslaved creature, and he could not afford any delay. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Dragon Whale Ancestor Hall. Due to certain reasons, the frequency of activating the Chaos Mist in the Clan Ancestral Hall recently has been more often than in the past century, but it wasnt activated on a whim. Each activation was sure to be accompanied by an event significant enough to impact the entire Song Family. ... Hovering in the empty space above the grand hall, beneath the starry sky dome, the phantom images of three Golden Thrones were suspended, with three figures, one female, and two males, seated upon them. Little Chi, now you can speak up! No sooner had Song Wujiangs voice faded than the eyes of Song Shiyuan, Song Shixing, and Song Xingru seated on the Golden Thrones above quickly shifted to Song Chi below. Whenever Song Chi actively requested to open the Chaos Mist, what followed was always something capable of stirring the entire family. Considering it was Song Chis request this time, the three individuals, who were currently not on the Dragon Spine Continent, were naturally filled with curiosity. Song Chi didnt beat around the bush and recapped his experiences exploring the Alien Star Domain as concisely as possible. After hearing everything, silence fell in the grand hall for a full half minute, then the voice of the Prime Ancestor slowly rose. Little Chi, are you certain that the Starry Sky Dragon Shark is indeed at its weakest point? Yes! Song Chis reply was simple and decisive. Upon hearing this, the several elders, who understood Song Chis personality very well, no longer had any doubts, and their expressions immediately turned very solemn. A Dominator Creature, especially an extremely weakened one, could be truly groundbreaking for the entire Song Family if it could be enslaved. Whether it be the upgrading of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] or the safety and efficiency of resource acquisition at the [Red Star Superdimensional Continent] location of the Hidden Pulse, or even the refinement of the Seventh Rank Level Floating Land Origin Core afterwards, the Song Family stood to benefit immensely. Little Chi, you mean... Before the Prime Ancestor could finish speaking, Song Chi had already listed the attributes related to the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]. Enhanced to level 70, Gold Enslavement Components, coupled with an increase in enslavement authority by one rank, this component theoretically meets the basic conditions for enslaving a Dominator!! After seeing the attributes listed by Song Chi, Song Shixing spoke with a hint of urgency in his voice. Even with his experience spanning three thousand years, he couldnt help but be taken aback upon seeing such a Top Rank Enslavement Component. However, both Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan were already somewhat aware of Song Chis flagships configuration. Although they showed signs of surprise, they were not excessively shocked. Exchanging glances, Song Wujiang then said: Shiyuan and I have seen a special Silver Component that can additionally improve the success rate of enslavement components. Dont rush, Xingru, you should immediately return to oversee the Robbing Wind Floating Land, and let Shiyuan try to make a trip to see if we can temporarily borrow that component. While speaking, Song Wujiang also turned to look at Song Chi: In addition, to ensure that the enslavement does not fail, we should help Little Chi enhance this [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] to level 79. This matter concerns the development of our family for hundreds of years and cant afford any accidents. After a brief discussion, the elders cobbled together some resources. Once the discussion was over, Song Chi received a total of 4 portions of Dominator True Spirits and twenty thousand Titanium Crystals. In fact, the elders were prepared to gather eight portions of Dominator True Spirits and a hundred strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, but Song Chi was also aware of his familys foundations; funds were tight in the hands of each elder, and since he also had plenty of resources of his own, he only took the four portions of Dominator True Spirits and twenty thousand Titanium Crystals. After discussing the matter of enslaving the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, the topic among them turned to the large insect swarm. A large insect swarm, with an Ancient Mother Empress among them, was indeed tempting, as it likely meant the production of high-level or even top-level Energy Crystals. However, the Song Family members were clear about their own capabilities; with four Dominator King Worms guarding it, such a swarm was not something they could presently contend with. As for the insect swarm, lets put that aside for now, even if we successfully enslave the Starry Sky Dragon Shark later, and have assistance from the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, its still far from enough. Only when the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] has successfully advanced to a Star-Annihilating Starship, may we plan something at that time. ... The actions of the familys elders were swift. In less than half a month, the Prime Ancestor silently returned to the Dragon Ridge Continent with one of the elder Shixing, through the Spatial Wormholes. At the same time, Song Chi also successfully saw that Silver Enslavement Assist Component. Biological Affinity Apparatus lv60 Quality: Silver Feature: The chance that the equipped warship will be attacked by external living beings is reduced by 40% Feature 2: The success rate of active enslavement of species is permanently increased by 50% ... Song Chi was certainly very satisfied with this component. A 50% success rate for enslavement, coupled with the quality and enhancement level of the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring], made the probability of successful enslavement in the future extremely high. The Song Family was a group of people who moved quickly; seeing that all preparations were ready, they boarded the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], and Song Chi, leading them, reached the Level 3 resource-type Floating Land selected by the Starry Sky Dragon Shark in a blink of an eye from Dragon Ridge Continent. Song Shiyuan and the others had no intention of leaving the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and remained within the warship as it slowly descended toward the Floating Land below. After all, summoning too many warships might scare off the prey. Of course, given the Starry Sky Dragon Shark was in a deep slumber, the chance for this was already very low; but in any case, better safe than sorry. Chapter 985: 513: [Enslavement]_2 Chapter 985: Chapter 513: [Enslavement]_2 Mirage Shadow and [Void Membrane] dual stealth concealed their movements, as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong effortlessly glided through the passage the Starry Sky Dragon Shark had previously drilled into the earths core, entering the core of the Level 3 Floating Land without making a sound. After cautiously navigating for dozens of minutes, a giant black star emerged at the end of their line of sight, and Song Chi and the others realized they had arrived. It must be said that the Starry Sky Dragon Sharks healing capabilities were quite impressive. In just over ten days, while its life breath had not recovered much, the wounds across its skin had considerably healed, and the silver Dominator blood that had covered its body was completely dried out. In the battleships Main Control Room, Song Chi looked back and exchanged glances with several Clan Elders. Seeing Song Wujiang and the others nod in agreement, he took a deep breath. The next second, he immediately activated the already-enhanced-to-level-79 [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]. A golden Enslavement Mark suddenly shot out from the ships hull, swiftly burrowing into the Starry Sky Dragon Sharks body below them. Moments later, under the watchful eyes of the Clan Elders behind him, Song Chi gently shook his head. The first attempt at enslavement had ended in failure. However, Song Chi did not pause for even a moment, immediately launching a second golden light with a thought. Yet it failed again. Hmph... After two consecutive attempts at enslavement, the deeply slumbering Starry Sky Dragon Shark below seemed to sense something, a muffled grunt coming from its nostrils, as if showing signs of awakening. Regardless, Song Chi pressed on, launching the third and then the fourth attempt in quick succession. Finally, after the fifth golden Enslavement Mark was cast, a golden light began to emerge within the Starry Sky Dragon Sharks body, and Song Chi also discovered a faint and mysterious connection forming between himself and the creature below. Success! The long-awaited three words were spoken by him, instantly relaxing the intensely tense expressions of Song Wujiang and the others, while they struggled to conceal their joy. Haha, wonderful, truly a blessing for our Song Family! Although it was just three short words, it essentially laid a long path ahead for the Song Familys future development, and they could even envision the tremendous acceleration in the familys progress across all fronts. Before this, the subsequent two hundred years felt somewhat rushed to them. [Dinghai Dragon Steed] might not have been ready for full advancement preparations in this time frame, but now that the enslavement was successful and they had the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, many preparations could be expedited, and there was no longer any cause for concern. While they were pondering this, Song Chi had already started to manipulate the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring], causing the giant Starry Sky Dragon Shark to rapidly shrink. Before long, it had reduced to a palm-sized miniature form. Its listless condition was still clear to see, though. Seeing this, Song Chi opened the hatch, carefully pulling the shrunken Starry Sky Dragon Shark into the battleship. Then, as if recalling something, he turned to the Clan Elders and said: Elders, do your battleships have high-quality medical cabin components? The [Life System Medical Repair Pod] installed on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was just a red component, which would likely be limited in healing a severely injured Dominator creature, hence his inquiry. Not disappointing him, the Elder Shixing quickly volunteered: There is a silver-quality [Multi-functional Medical Cabin] on my Flagship. Once we return to Dragon Spine Continent, Ill remove it without damage and give it to you! Song Chi smiled and nodded. A silver medical cabin, especially a multi-functional one, would have outstanding effects on both external and internal injuries, obviously better than the [Life System Medical Repair Pod]. ... After that, they observed an insect swarms nest thousands of light-years away through the Heavenly Eye and confirmed that it was just as Song Chi had previously described. Only then did they return to Dragon Spine Continent. The first thing upon returning to Dragon Spine Continent was transferring the silver Medical Cabin component from [Dinghai Dragon Ship] to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. After enhancing it to level 70, they immediately placed the Starry Sky Dragon Shark into the medical cabin for comprehensive healing. Having completed all this, tranquility once again returned to the Song Family. In the eyes of the ordinary members of the Song Family, the family remained as usual without too much change. Only a few core members knew that in just half a month, the family had succeeded in enslaving a Dominator Creature, once again adding an extraordinary peak combat power to the family. Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, twenty years had gone by. During these twenty years, the development momentum of the Song Family was not affected at all. In just these twenty years, the family added four Zhulu Warship Captains. At the same time, the diameter of the Dragon Spine Continent had also broken through seven hundred light-years, rapidly chasing after the thousand light-years of a Sixth-level Peak Floating Land. There was also good news; Song Tianshu had successfully exited his retreat and officially announced his breakthrough to Fifth Rank, stepping into the ranks of Fifth Rank Battleship Captains. With this, the Song Family currently has a total of five revealed Battleship Captains. They are Song Dingbang, Song Tianhao, Song Tianshu, Song Xuancang, and Song Chi. However, it is said that Song Dingbang is also entering the final preparation stage, soon to officially challenge the Fearless Ship. Compared with some changes in the family, the changes in Song Chi himself over the past twenty years were not small. Aside from further proficiency in his Martial Arts Heavenly Eye secret technique, reaching the degree that allows accommodating an Origin Law, he also advanced his Guidance Technique from lv52 to lv54 with the help of several newly harvested Deep Water Clam Pearls. In addition, through that Light God Crystal, his Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light also reached 55%, finally surpassing the average level of ordinary Battleship Captains. ... Not far from the Dragon Spine Continent, within the range of the former Dinghai Star Domain, a modest Fragment Belt. One day, a Zhulu Warship over three thousand two hundred meters long quietly entered this insignificant Fragment Belt from the outside, escorted by three Cruisers, each a kilometer long. After passing through the outer fragment clusters, the four Warships sequentially entered the Combined Illusion Space at the center of the Fragment Belt and vanished from the view of the outside world. Once inside the Combined Illusion Space, the first thing that appeared in the vision of the four Warships was a Zhulu Warship, also over three thousand meters in length. This is the Xuanfeng Clan Elder who guards the transfer pathway. Havent you seen the Clan Elder before? As the magnetic wave group chat communication among the five Warships was connected, three clan members in the final stage of entering the family hierarchy respectfully said: Junior Song Yiming (Song Hang, Song Yichuan), greets the Xuanfeng Clan Elder! Song Xuanfeng had a gentle smile at the corner of his mouth, and he nodded kindly at some of the most excellent younger generations of the family in recent years. He then turned his gaze towards the Zhulu Warship Captain who was escorting the three youngsters here. Song Bei, remember not to be careless. There are many High Rank Aliens there. Even when the previous generation, with the Family Head personally escorting, had a close call. Inside the [Northern Star River], Song Beizheng nodded solemnly. Rest assured, Uncle Ancestor Xuanfeng! Although the [Northern Star River] was promoted to a Zhulu Warship only a hundred years ago, having an elder who could provide guidance at all times, and with various fortunate encounters over these two hundred years, Song Bei was quite confident in the combat power of his flagship. After receiving Song Beis response, Song Xuanfeng nodded and did not continue speaking. Once the four Warships entered the transfer passage one after another, the Combined Illusion Space became silent again. At the same time, many light-years away in the Star Domain of the Pusuo Heritage Tower, [Northern Star River] appeared with the three Cruisers of the Song Family. As they approached the distant Pusuo Heritage Tower, the four received the fairly good news that the next round of challenges in the Heritage Tower would begin in just ten days, so they did not need to wait too long. Ten days later, Song Bei took the initiative to offer three Orange Oddities, and soon the three Cruisers of the Song Family were sent into the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. Not knowing how long this challenge would last, Song Beis gaze began to roam around the various trade points nearby. Perhaps it was luck, but before long, his gaze fixated on a particular trade point. At the same time, that familiar ancient voice came to his ears. Song Bei, thats a Seventh Rank [Silver Apple]! Chapter 986: 514: Return to Pusuo Heritage Tower Chapter 986: Chapter 514: Return to Pusuo Heritage Tower No need for the aged voices reminder, Song Bei was no stranger to the [Silver Apple], as Song Chi had long ago updated the relevant information about the [Silver Apple] in the family data bank, including a detailed introduction to the Seventh Tier Silver Apple. Upon seeing this Seventh Tier [Silver Apple], Song Beis heart immediately recalled the collection order issued by the family more than twenty years ago. Without hesitation, the hatch of [Northern Star River] opened, and a Fifth Rank Robber Star Race stepped out. At the same time, Song Bei took the initiative and said: I dont know how long the challenges in the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] will last, teacher, I need to trouble you to look after it for a while! The moment this seemingly self-speaking voice was heard, a phantom quickly shot out from the battleships main control room, rushed out of the battleships hatch, and precisely merged into the body of the normal-sized Fifth Rank Robber Star Race outside. It was only then that Song Bei belatedly heard a firm Hmm sound in his ear. After doing all this, Song Bei had no more concerns, he controlled the warship to turn around, and swiftly headed towards the transmission point from whence he came. With his teacher commanding a Fifth Rank Robber Star Race to guard, even if the familys juniors finish their Heritage Tower challenge during this period, there would be no need to worry about their safety in the short term. As for himself, after arriving at the transmission point as quickly as possible, he then connected to that transmission channel using a special method. Seeing [Northern Star River] returning so quickly, Song Xuanfeng inside [Supreme Profound Spirit Calming Ship] thought something unexpected had happened to the juniors. However, when he heard the words Seventh Tier Silver Apple from Song Beis mouth, he instantly understood. I will report this to the family immediately, young Bei, you rush back right away. Yiming and Yichuan are among the rare elites of the younger generation in the family, they cannot come to any harm! ... Song Chi received the notification message from his ancestor on the quantum communication bracelet after Song Xuanfeng had actively informed him through the starry sky projection. Someone must guard the Dragon Spine Continent. Right now, since the other Fearless Captains of the family werent there, the task eventually fell upon Song Chi to make the trip. [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] soared into the sky from Green Moon Manor and quickly burst through the Floating Land Shield of Dragon Spine Continent. Song Wujiang on the other hand did not propose to give Song Chi the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship to bolster his presence, for Dragon Spine Continent also needed such a Dominator Combat Power to deter the outside world. Besides, the most important reason was sufficient confidence in [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]. First of all, although the Starry Sky Dragon Shark in Song Chis hand had not yet recovered its full combat power, the twenty years in the silver [Medical Cabin] were not in vain. Now over sixty percent of its injuries have been healed, and it already has the basic ability to take action. And even without summoning the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, Song Chi could also fight using the Ruin Market Projection. In any case, as long as he could secure that Seventh Tier Silver Apple, there would be no problem in retreating with the Song family members unscathed. ... In the Alien Race gathering area around the [Pusuo Heritage Tower], after his return, Song Bei had actively approached the trade point where the Seventh Tier [Silver Apple] was shown. Before the arrival of the familys peak combat power, he at least had to ensure that the Seventh Tier [Silver Apple] was not completely traded away. Even though the battle power of [Northern Star River] was quite good and had the standard of a seasoned Zhulu Warship, it could at least collide with those top Fifth Rank creatures of the Starry Sea. However, as he gradually approached the trade point, a deep alertness surfaced in the heart of Song Bei inside the warship. Because of this Seventh Tier [Silver Apple], this trade point had already gathered a large number of aliens in a short amount of time, including the presence of Fifth and Sixth Rank creatures. This was actually not surprising. After all, the Seventh Tier [Silver Apple] could be used on all Red Starry Sea Oddities, evolving them into Silver Legendary Oddities. Which decent Fifth or Sixth Rank Starry Sea Alien Race didnt have one or two Red Oddities? Young Bei, be careful. If you sense anything amiss, immediately activate the warship armors Defence Feature. If close combat conflict arises, your Sixth Rank silver shield wont be of any help. A slight misstep could lead to the destruction of the ship and death! Understood! Song Bei was naturally aware of these, as his teacher, once a Fearless Captain, was directly sunk by a Sixth Rank Peak Starry Sea Alien Race. It was thanks to a special Component on the warship that his life was saved. The two later accidentally met during an exploration in the Alien Star Domain. With such a bloody lesson in mind, of course, he would not relax his vigilance. As [Northern Star River] gradually approached the trade point, Song Bei just heard a Sixth Rank Level Swallowing Star Wolf making a bid for the Seventh Tier [Silver Apple]. One weapon class Silver Legendary Oddity, plus 50 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin! Hearing this already very high bid, the surrounding aliens hesitated to raise their bids. Seeing this and worried that the Seventh Tier [Silver Apple] would be taken directly by the other party, Song Bei had no choice but to speak up firmly: One Silver Legendary Oddity, plus 52 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. Upon hearing his sudden bid, other than the delighted stall owner, the other Starry Sky Alien Races all looked over with extreme surprise. Upon discovering that the [Northern Star River] warship was only emitting a Fourth Rank atmosphere, the surprise in their eyes quickly turned to mockery. At the same time, the nearly Sixth Rank Peak Swallowing Star Wolf turned its gaze over. Under the scrutiny of this near Sixth Rank Peak Starry Sky Behemoth, even with the barrier of the warships hull, Song Bei still felt immense pressure. Chapter 987: 514: Return to Pusuo Heritage Tower_2 Chapter 987: Chapter 514: Return to Pusuo Heritage Tower_2 Fortunately, the Swallowing Star Wolf quickly averted its gaze, and its ferocious wolf mouth opened and closed again. A weapon class Silver Legendary Oddity, add 60 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin! As expected, after it spoke again, there were still no other alien races bidding, and all beings were casting sidelong glances at the [Northern Star River], seemingly curious whether Song Bei would continue to bid. However, almost a full minute passed without another word from the [Northern Star River]. Just when all the Starry Sea Aliens had assumed that the Seventh Tier [Silver Apple] would be taken by the Swallowing Star Wolf, Song Bei suddenly spoke once more. One Silver Oddity, plus 62 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin! This second utterance finally enraged the nearly Sixth Rank Peak Swallowing Star Wolf. A Fourth Rank ant, you are trying to provoke me! While roaring, a terrifying Sixth Rank Life Pressure radiated from its body. This pressure had no effect on the other aliens around, focusing entirely on the [Northern Star River]. Inside the warship, Song Bei did not feel any discomfort, but the continuous alerts from the ships artificial intelligence sent chills down his spine. [Subjected to external high-intensity compression, Warship Energy Shield damaged, current Shield Value decreased by 4%.] [Subjected to external... decreased by 6%.] [Subjected to external... decreased by 8%.] Almost every two seconds, the Energy Shields Shield Value of the warship was weakened a bit; at this rate, even considering the orange Warship Repair Components installed on the [Northern Star River], it wouldnt last much longer. As Song Bei was tensely searching for a solution, suddenly, a faint spatial fluctuation came from behind, and a 14,000-kilometer Torch Warship abruptly appeared in front of the [Northern Star River]. Is that my Chi Clan brother Song Chi arriving... Song Bei murmured to himself, and his heart breathed a sigh of relief. In his view, as long as this legendary clan brother of his was here, everything could be completely reassured. It was only then that a calm voice in the Starry Sea universal language came from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. A fair offer, where does the talk of provocation come from? Seemingly discerning the relationship between the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the [Northern Star River], and although the pressure emanating from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was far superior to the Northern Star River, it was still only Fifth Rank, the Swallowing Star Wolf in front did not take the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong seriously. Fifth Rank...how laughable... Before the Sixth Rank Swallowing Star Wolf could continue its rant, an incredibly astonishing aura suddenly erupted from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. In an instant, the Swallowing Star Wolf, which had been extremely arrogant just a moment ago, was silenced, and one could even see it instinctively retracting its neck. Its pair of dark green pupils nervously looked towards the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Is this... a Dominator? Indeed, the pressure emanating from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong at this moment was the Life Pressure of a Seventh Rank Dominator, but this was not because Song Chi actively had the Starry Sky Dragon Shark harness the Power Of Domination within its body; rather, it came from a components unusual Feature. The Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure of the Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon. This Feature has been rarely used for over two hundred years, but Song Chis deployment of it at this gathering place of many Starry Sea Alien Races is indeed quite effective! Having subdued the Sixth Rank Swallowing Star Wolf, Song Chi refrained from causing additional trouble and turned his gaze to the Seventh Rank [Silver Apple] at the trade point. All the trump cards on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong have cooled down after years of buffering, providing him with numerous methods to deal with the Swallowing Star Wolf. Why then, did he eventually choose to employ the Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure? The crux of the matter lies in the phrase to cause additional trouble. The area around the Pusuo Heritage Tower is congregated by countless Alien Races from different Star Domains. Although creatures of Dominator rank and above are not permitted to enter, there are plenty of entities that are near Seventh Rank in presence. Despite the formidable combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, due to rules and uncertainties whether the Ruins Market Projection Rank and the Starry Sky Dragon Shark could intervene here, Song Chi had clear reasons to choose his tactics wisely. Compared to that, he would prefer to wait until the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ascends to a Fearless Ship before joining several other Fearless Ships of his family to attempt reaping benefits around the Pusuo Heritage Tower. Because it is only after the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong becomes a Fearless Ship that it will truly have invincible combat power beneath that of Dominator Creatures. Hmm... Even if he cant utilize the Ruin Market Projection and the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. So, Song Chi looks at the creatures around him more like theyre walking treasure troves of experience, knowing that since it isnt time to harvest yet, its natural not to alert them in advance. In comparison, deploying the Mirage Dragon Spirit Pressure is clearly the better choice, as it can intimidate the other Alien Races for a short time. By the time these Alien Races comprehend the situation, they would realize that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong has temporarily wielded the Power Of Domination through special methods, rather than possessing true Dominator Combat Power. As a result, these creatures will not be driven by fear to leave the vicinity of the Pusuo Heritage Tower. When Song Chi actively approaches the Fifth Rank trader and asks about the apple, the trader, under fear and astonishment, directly agrees to the price previously offered by Song Bei. Song Chi casually selects a Strange Object from the Ruins Market that cannot be converted into onboard components, along with 62 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, and successfully acquires the [Seventh Tier Silver Apple], which is of great importance to his family at the moment. After achieving his goal, Song Chi doesnt hurry to leave. Together with Song Bei, they actively wait for several family members who are in the midst of challenging the Pusuo Heritage Tower. During the wait, he and Song Bei engage in plenty of conversation. After all, they belong to the same generation. Even though there is a significant gap in strength between them, the topics of conversation are not lacking. By the way, how are things going with Annie Dusk? Song Chi suddenly remembers that Song Bei used to get along quite well with Annie from the Legitimate Succession Sequence of the Dusk Family, so he takes the initiative to ask. Upon hearing this, a smile unavoidably appears on Song Beis face. The elders in the family have decided to soon propose marriage on my behalf, and by the way, Song Chi my brother, it wont be long before youll have another nephew. If you dont bring a decent gift by then, dont blame me for spreading the word about your miserliness! Is my sister-in-law already pregnant? Congratulations! Rest assured, as an uncle, I will certainly prepare a generous red envelope for my nephew. ... The two chat amiably, yet Song Chi cant help but sigh upon hearing of Annies successful pregnancy. He knows that he and Shen Youran got married even earlier and havent been shy in the Ruins Market, but theyve yet to receive news of pregnancy. Although its more difficult to conceive offspring at higher Life Ranks, Song Bei is also already a Fourth Rank Torch Captain and seems to be unaffected by this, which leaves Song Chi utterly baffled. Fortunately, he doesnt dwell on this for too long. Higher Life Hierarchy implies greater difficulty in bearing offspring, but life is long, and there are special resources and Spiritual Objects in the Starry Sea that can increase the chances of conception. Over time, results will come, so there is no need for too much worry. As they talk, time passes by, and after more than half a month when a bronze light reappears atop the Pusuo Heritage Tower, everyone knows that this signifies the end of the current challenge in the Heritage Tower. Soon, numerous figures begin to manifest one by one in the starry space around the Pusuo Heritage Tower. Seeing this, various Alien Races exclaim in surprise. Since tens of thousands of beings commenced the challenge half a month ago, only a mere few thousand have succeeded. The success rate is a pitiful 10%, and among these survivors, many had stopped challenging early on. Strictly speaking, the actual success rate may have dropped significantly more. In the warships magnetic wave group chat, smiles emerge on the faces of Song Chi and Song Bei, for they already see that all three of their family members have succeeded in their challenges. Chapter 988: 515: Super River Domain Level Genius Reappears - Song Family Hidden Dragon Chapter 988: Chapter 515: Super River Domain Level Genius Reappears C Song Family Hidden Dragon After the initial joy, the eyes of Song Chi and his companion uncontrollably swept across the massive projection screen above them. Above it, at this moment, several Law Texts were neatly lined up, representing the final results of this Heritage Tower challenge. Starry Domain level genius, Orange Oddities award: 3084 Galactic level genius, Red Oddities award: 926 River Domain level genius, Silver Oddities award: 28 Super River Domain level genius, Golden Oddities award: 1 In the main control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis eyebrows raised, his gaze entirely falling on the last category of [Super River Domain level genius, Golden Oddity award]. Having not visited this star domain in over two hundred years, he never expected that on his second visit he would encounter a challenger who had won a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. According to what his family elders said, such a Super River Domain level genius evaluation was extremely rare, sometimes appearing only once every several hundred or thousand years. Its just unknown what kind of Golden Oddity the winner got this time! Thinking this, Song Chis actions werent slow. Three powerful traction beams shot out from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ship, accurately capturing three cruisers in midair. Just as the Song Familys three cruisers were rapidly pulled downwards, as Song Chi predicted, under the incredible allure of the Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, just like that previous time, after a brief silence, an onslaught of high-rank members of the Starry Sea Alien Race plunged into madness, recklessly attacking the several thousand surviving challengers in the air. Its really so realistic! Song Chi muttered to himself, his expression looking unwell. Although he had anticipated this and acted quickly, the emotion-driven Alien Races influenced by the Golden Oddity below were equally fast. Before he could extract his three clan members, a sky full of energy and Law methods had already surged upward. With a flicker in his eye, Song Chi quickly made a decision. Song Bei, be ready to defend! His voice had just echoed through the magnetic wave chat, and the next second he had already activated a Warship Swapping Device onboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. In the starry sky above, Song Yiming only felt a strong conversion force emanating from his Ming Long ship, and before he could react, the warship was entirely thrown into a whirl. When he regained his bearings, he, along with the Ming Long, had appeared beside the Northern Star River. Looking up, where the Ming Long had previously been located was now occupied by a huge warship entirely enveloped in Holy Light. This Holy Light warship had now launched two intertwined light bands, tightly winding around the Chuanlong and Sky Navigation behind it, swiftly pulling them downwards with strong engine thrust. Roar! A nearly fully achieved Space Law condensed into a Law Dragon Whale, closely covering the tops of Chuanlong and Sky Navigation, shielding both from a massive onslaught coming from below. As for the Holy Light warship, although the numerous attacks falling on the Holy Light Shield caused some damage, making the Holy Light gradually dim, the rate was negligible. Without meticulous observation, it was even hard to notice. Uncle Song Chi actually came personally, Uncle Song Bei, did something happen in the meantime? Recognizing the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Yimings worries instantly dispersed, and he turned to ask Song Bei about the situation via magnetic wave communication. In the recent generations, nearly all the younger family members grew up listening to legendary stories about Song Chi from their elders. It can be said that the vast majority of the new generation currently regard Song Chi as their idol. In their perception, Uncle Song Chi from their great-grandparents generation, has long been an unmatched combatant, capable of anything. Under Song Chis protection, the Chuanlong and Sky Navigation safely disengaged from the central attack above and returned to the crowd below. This melee might continue for quite a long time, lets withdraw directly! After the two sides converged, Song Chi quickly spoke out. With his present status, the decisions he made naturally went unopposed; a group of five warships swiftly moved towards the pathway controlled by the family. Junior Song Yiming (Song Yichuan, Song Hang), greets Uncle Song Chi! In the group chat, three juniors respectfully greeted their idol, their eyes also filled with irrepressible excitement. Song Chi smiled and nodded, then asked: How did the challenges go this time? In response to his inquiry, the three juniors dared not conceal anything, presenting their challenge rewards one after another. Song Yichuan: one Silver Energy Shield Song Hang: one Red Warship Armor Seeing the seemingly excellent gains of the few, Song Chis smile remained undiminished; whether it was the red or silver rewards, they clearly achieved significant success in the Pusuo Heritage Tower challenge. However, this was not the key point. When Song Yiming brought out his challenge reward, a clear surprise emerged in Song Chis eyes. Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity [Illusion Array Stone] Song Yiming produced, shockingly, a Golden Oddity. [Strange Object: Illusion Array Stone] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: No] [Note: A raw stone preserved from the Multiverse Era, nourished by a special energy from an Illusion Realm in the Starry Sea for many years, it has likewise become a high-rank oddity with the capability to evolve unique Illusion Arrays.] This [Illusion Array Stone] cannot be converted to a ship component, and its value is clearly not as sublime as the time oddity, Purusa Zen Seal.] Chapter 989: 515: The Return of the Super River Domains Prodigies - Song Family Hidden Dragon_2 Chapter 989: Chapter 515: The Return of the Super River Domains Prodigies C Song Family Hidden Dragon_2 Yiming, what was the last level you cleared? Reporting to Uncle Song Chi, level 75. Hearing this, a look of just as I thought flashed in Song Chis eyes. Initially, he cleared level 76, which is why he had multiple choices in the end, while Song Yiming only cleared level 75, barely reaching the threshold of a prodigy of the River Domain level, thus only obtaining one Golden Oddity he couldnt choose himself. Nevertheless, this sufficed to illustrate the extraordinary capabilities of his flagship warship, which, with proper nurturing, wouldnt take long to make him a leading figure of the new generation for the family. As he thought this, Song Chi was about to offer some praise, but suddenly his brows furrowed, and his tone shifted: Song Bei, take the few youngsters and leave first! Having also noticed from the Sky Patrol Radar the two enormous figures quickly pursuing from behind, Song Bei naturally understood what was happening. Hmm, you be careful yourself! Knowing that staying would only hold them back, Song Bei didnt delay further, left after giving a piece of advice, and promptly led Song Yiming and two others away. ... The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong hung silently in space, and mere seconds later, the two massive creatures pursuing appeared in Song Chis view. Finally sensed something was off, hmm... As he watched the two Sixth Rank Swallowing Star Wolves in his field of vision, a sneer flashed across Song Chis eyes. It was simply seeking their own deaths. Previously, because there were many members of the Alien Race present, he didnt want an impulsive action to affect later plans, which is why he had spared their lives. Now, having left the group of Alien Race creatures, and since they had actively pursued him, Song Chi would certainly not hold back anymore. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, as thoughts raced through his mind, the Super Main Cannon and four Main Cannons on the warship simultaneously activated. Blood Judgment Heavenly Slaying God True Immortal Quantum Sword Light Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison Together with the Black Hole Energy from the [Black Hole Evolution Layer], before the two Sixth Rank Swallowing Star Wolves could close in, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong unleashed a terrifying barrage of attacks. Boom! Under the fierce energy storm, without any exceptions, one wolf newly advanced to Sixth Rank and the other nearing the Sixth Rank Peak, both collapsed and lost their lives in the terrifying energy storm. Of course, this energy storm that nearly illuminated half of the starry sky went unnoticed by the Alien Race near the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] because, before activating the five ship cannons, Song Chi had activated the [Space Lock Seal] first. [Super Body Shrink Card] activated, rapidly shrinking the thousand-kilometer long bodies of the two Sixth Rank Swallowing Star Wolves; they were ultimately reduced to around a hundred meters and pulled into the hangar by Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The bodies of two Sixth Rank Starry Sky Giant Beasts represented the Starry Sky Giant Beast Source Blood, and although not necessarily needed when Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong became a Fearless Ship, the value was still substantial. Later, it would be good to exchange them for Titanium Crystal. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Whale Hall. Truth be told, this activation of the Chaos Mist has little to do with Song Chi; rather, its because of the [Illusion Array Stone] that Song Yiming obtained. Above the grand hall, four Gold Thrones and one Silver Throne are suspended high, with five figures sitting solemnly on these thrones at this very moment. Below the grand hall, Song Yiming, as the person involved, is carefully standing with his head bowed, holding the [Illusion Array Stone] in his hand. Ancestor, this [Illusion Array Stone] is crucial for the Hidden Pulse. With it, the safety of the Hidden Pulses underground stronghold will increase significantly. As for the Dragon Spine Continent, the recent explosive increase in the continents area has long been an open secret in the eyes of the major powers of the kingdom. Now, using the [Illusion Array Stone] for concealment is not of great necessity! Song Shixing, who speaks first, has a fervent gaze, looking at the [Illusion Array Stone] as if a starving person has seen a sumptuous feast placed before him. In comparison, Song Wujiang, Song Shiyuan, Song Xingru, and Song Chi, the four of them did not speak immediately. Regarding the situation of the Hidden Pulse, they are not unaware. Residing on an Eighth-Level Superdimensional Floating Land that gathers a vast amount of Alien Civilization, the dangers they face are akin to the sword of Damocles hanging overhead at all times; a slight mishap would lead to their complete annihilation. Even though the main pulse has invested considerable resources over the past two thousand years, such as the highest level Combined Illusion, Silver Quality concealment oddities, that Red-Quality [Peeping Cloud Plate], and a Half-Step Seventh-Rank Void Demon. But this is still far from sufficient because all these measures can barely work against Seventh-Rank beings, not even requiring a Seventh-Rank Peak entity. With only senior-grade Seventh-Rank beings approaching a certain distance, the Hidden Pulses stronghold would be entirely exposed. Not to mention those on the [Red Star Superdimensional Continent] where Eighth-Order Creatures are numerous. However aware they are of this, the needs on the side of the Dragon Spine Continent are no less significant. Watching the Dragon Spine Continent approach the Sixth-Level Peak, and even Seventh-Level Floating Land with an unimaginable speed, the other families of the Chenxing Kingdom surely harbor thoughts. The reason there has been no action yet is that the Dragon Spine Continent still has a way to go before truly reaching Sixth-Level Peak. Once its diameter officially approaches a thousand light-years, the other families of the kingdom will definitely make moves in secret. Although bound by the rules set by the Four Great Empires, making major moves in the open is impossible, but suppression in secret is inevitable. In such situations, though ultimately not changing the promotion of the Dragon Spine Continent, the required time would definitely be extended indefinitely. This is precisely the point of Song Wujiangs entanglement. This [Illusion Array Stone] is a Holy Land Oddity. Coupled with the Seventh Order Energy that the [Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship] can provide, it is enough to trigger an illusion array that covers the entire Dragon Spine Continent. At that time, they can project whatever situation they want of the Dragon Spine Continent to the outside world at will through this illusion array, dispelling the vigilance of those covert prying forces. After thinking for a long time, Song Wujiang spoke: Lets do thisleave the [Illusion Array Stone] on the Dragon Spine Continent for now. As for the Hidden Pulse, Shixing, you and Little Pool head out as soon as possible. With the Starry Sky Dragon Shark on Little Pools warship soon to regain its full combat power, ensuring the safety of the stronghold should be feasible. Also, with Little Pool and that [Dimension Space Stone], should any mishaps occur, the majority of the pulses essence can still be evacuated. After saying this, Song Wujiang paused, pondered for a moment, and then continued: In less than three hundred years, both the [Illusion Array Stone] and the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship will be sent to the Hidden Pulse hands. By then, the Hidden Pulse need not be too cautious and can go all out in developing on the Red Star Continent! After hearing this proposal, several in the hall fell into contemplation, soon nodding their heads in succession, all agreeing that this proposal was feasible. Because, one way or another, the Dragon Ridge lineage, situated within the Torch Human Civilization Territory, is the very foundation of the entire Song Family, so everything naturally revolves around prioritizing the Dragon Ridge Song Family. Currently, as the Dragon Spine Continent advances towards becoming a Seventh-Level Floating Land, this matter is of utmost importance to the entire Song Family. Both emotionally and logically, the [Illusion Array Stone] should first remain on the Dragon Spine Continent. Moreover, with the Starry Sky Dragon Shark present, the safety of the Hidden Pulses side need not be a concern for the short term. Two hundred years, for the Hidden Pulse that has been developing on the Red Star Continent for over two thousand years, isnt really a long time. Having settled this matter, everyones gaze finally returned to Song Yiming standing below the hall. Although the ticket to challenge the [Pusuo Heritage Tower] was provided by the family, after all, it was obtained by the younger generations at the risk of their lives, and its a component currently very important to the family; hence, rewards that should be given must not be stinted upon. Under the gaze of the most formidable members of his family from above, Song Yiming felt his scalp tingle, although this gaze was not prolonged and soon, an inquiry from Song Wujiang came from above. Yiming lad, have you thought it through? What reward would you like? Although extremely nervous, Song Yimings reply came without delay, evidently well-considered. It is my duty, grandson dare not claim credit, and will do whatever several ancestors command. Chapter 990: 516: Silver [Original Core Stealer] Chapter 990: Chapter 516: Silver [Original Core Stealer] Atop the grand hall, smiles appeared on the faces of Song Chi and the four others. It has to be said, Song Yimings response was most proper. Not only did it demonstrate his sense of responsibility as a descendant of the Song Family, winning favor in front of the familys senior ancestors, but also did not forfeit his own reward. After all, no matter what, Song Chi and the others would not be stingy with rewards and support for the familys younger generation. In the end, after brief consideration, they decided to award a choice of any one silver component. Song Yiming chose an Energy Shield, as his [Ming Long] was already equipped with silver Warship Armor. After picking one from the several silver Energy Shield components listed by Song Wujiang, Song Yiming was called again by Song Chi. Your Seed of Torch is still orange, right? Yes, Uncle Song Chi! Song Yiming replied respectfully, and in the next moment, his eyes widened in shock, which was shortly replaced by deep surprise. They saw Song Chi take out a Sixth Rank [Silver Apple] from his body, followed by an Orange Upgrade Fire Source he had acquired over the years from the Ruins Market. After combining the two, the Orange Upgrade Fire Source slowly transformed into Red Quality. With a gentle wave of his hand, the strand of Red Upgrade Fire Source, which could have caused bloodshed among clan members in other Sixth Rank Gate Powers, was just handed to Song Yiming. Only then did Song Chis subsequent words reach them again. This strand of Red Upgrade Fire Source is my personal reward for you. I hope you maintain todays momentum, continue to uphold the prestige of the Dragon Spine Song Family in the Chenxing Kingdom, throughout the entire Sky Plate River System, even in the whole Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster!!! Thank you, Uncle Song Chi, Yiming will do his utmost and never allow the name of the Song Family to wane in the eyes of outsiders! Above the grand hall, Song Chi felt an inner tranquility. He was always glad to invest in the younger generation of his family. The Sixth Rank Silver Apple came from the [Cultivation Secret Realm. Over the past more than seventy years, [Silver Apple Mother Tree] had produced two more cycles, and he hadnt rushed to use them, so he had nearly ten in hand, and it was naturally no problem to take out one. After an invigorated Song Yiming left, the people in the Ancestral Hall shifted the conversation to the last matter. A Seventh Rank [Silver Apple] exchanged from [Pusuo Heritage Tower] Star Domain was taken out, along with a component that emitted red light. After exchanging glances, the Seventh Rank [Silver Apple] and the [Original Core Stealer] that had just been undamagedly removed began to interact. After just a few minutes, the [Original Core Stealer] evolved into a silver component. Simultaneously, Song Wujiang also took out a component named [Floating Land Core Extraction Machine] from the Ancestral Torch. This component, like the [Floating Land Origin Core Stealer], is of the same type, but its effectiveness is far less, only being able to extract 1% of a Floating Lands Origin Core each time, with extremely lengthy operation times, making it quite an underwhelming component. However, it has a rather favorable feature: {Temporary Floating Land Origin Extraction Privilege: consumes corresponding Spectral Energy Points (based on the component Enhancement Level and the target Floating Lands Rank), temporarily gains single-use authority to extract the Origin Core of a Floating Land that is one Great Rank above this components Enhancement Rank, with a maximum extraction of 1 of the Floating Land Origin Core, a 10-year cooldown.} Indeed, this is the feature that the Song Family found important. With the [Original Core Stealer]s evolution to Silver Quality complete, they directly transferred this Temporary Floating Land Origin Extraction Privilege feature to the [Original Core Stealer], turning it into the components fourth feature. Floating Land Origin Core Stealer lv60 Quality: Silver Feature: Energy Theft Feature 2: 60% reduced Cooldown Time Feature 3: Constant halved Operation Time Feature 4: Temporary Floating Land Origin Extraction Privilege Consumption: 500/s (Spectral Energy Points) Charge: 1 hour; Buffer: 4 years Effect: Consuming 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, after an operation time (changes according to the components Enhancement Level and the target Floating Lands Rank), perform extraction on the Floating Land Origin Core of a specified Starry Sea Floating Land that is within this components Enhancement Rank. After reviewing the evolved attributes of the [Original Core Stealer] component, they were quite excited because it meant that this component could now extract not only up to Sixth Level Floating Lands but also the Origin Core of up to Eighth Level Floating Lands. Although that Temporary Floating Land Origin Extraction Privilege feature allows only a maximum of 1 extraction at a time, that is from an Eighth Level Floating Land. For the current Dragon Spine Continent, even just 1 of an Eighth Level Origin Core is the best quality material for ascension. Previously, the Song Family emphasized that the key to the ascension of the Dragon Spine Continent lies on the Hidden Pulse. This was what they referred to. According to the familys plan, once the Dragon Spine Continent reaches the peak of Sixth Rank, the familys high-level combat power will join forces and head to the [Red Star Superdimensional Continent] to attempt to extract even the slightest essence of the Origin Core from the [Red Star Continent] using this Silver Quality [Original Core Stealer]. Should they succeed, the difficult task of the Dragon Spine Continents ascent to Seventh Level Floating Land will be greatly reduced. All right, we will proceed according to the familys plan. When the Dragon Spine Continent ascends to the peak of Sixth Level, that will be the time for the familys peak combat power to head to the [Red Star Continent]. Before that, Shixing, you must ensure that the Hidden Pulse clansmen find the most suitable Origin Core extraction point! Understood! Once all matters were discussed, the five individuals departed one after another. Chapter 991: 516: Silver [Original Core Stealer]_2 Chapter 991: Chapter 516: Silver [Original Core Stealer]_2 ... Time passed, two years have gone by since the return from the Pusuo Heritage Tower and the advancement of the Original Core Stealer to Silver Quality. On this day, Song Chi withdrew from the Heavenly Ruins Market and returned to the Dragon Spine Estate. Is it time to set off, the familys Hidden Pulse... Red Star Superdimensional Continent! A thought crossed his mind, and his gaze simultaneously shifted towards the Quantum Communication Bracelet placed beside his Ethereal Body. Little Pool, hurry to the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, and prepare to depart for the Red Star Continent! This message just popped up on the Communication Bracelet, sent by Song Shixing. After a slight preparation, and greeting his parents, Song Chi quickly summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, traveling through jumps towards the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain. At the foot of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, upon Song Shixings call, Song Chi withdrew the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in confusion. While he thought the elders and ancestors might have matters to discuss in the Ancestral Hall, upon entering, he found that despite the Chaos Mist appearing, neither Song Wujiang, Song Shiyuan, nor Song Xingru were present. It was just the two of them in the great hall. Xingzu, what is this...? Before he could ask, Song Shixing raised his hand to interrupt, adding: No questions now, youll understand soon! Following Song Shixing, Song Chi realized they were approaching a rune-covered stone wall deep within the Ancestral Hall. A secret passage? Or a special sealed space? Various speculations surged in his mind, but soon Song Shixing provided the answer. Upon reaching the innermost part, Song Shixing tapped the seemingly ordinary rune wall several times, causing Song Chis brows to raise the next second. Under Song Shixings seemingly casual operation, a rich black light began to emerge on the rune wall, eventually splitting into a narrow tunnel just wide enough for one person to pass through. Shortly after the two entered the narrow tunnel, Song Chi noticed that the entrance behind them had quietly closed, when he heard Song Shixings voice: Little Pool, do you know when our Song Family took over the Dinghai Star Domain and the Dragon Spine Continent? Song Chi pondered for a moment. Two thousand nine hundred years ago! Correct, it was indeed two thousand nine hundred years ago. Originally, our ancestor decided to explore Dinghai Star Domain, and braved many obstacles, establishing the initial territory of several light-years in Dinghai Star Domain. With that, Song Shixings tone changed. Do you know, out of the initial territory of Dinghai Star Domain that took hundreds of years to explore, there were actually two pieces of Lower Rank Floating Land that could serve as our familys ancestral ground? Besides Dragon Spine Continent, there was another piece of land closer to Peak Fourth Level. Why then did the family ultimately choose Dragon Spine Continent as our ancestral ground? Song Chis eyes flickered, hearing this claim for the first time. Could it be because of this Superdimensional Portal leading to the Red Star Continent? Hearing this, Song Shixing did not beat around the bush, and he gently nodded. It is precisely because of this Superdimensional Portal, and even the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain was built subsequently to conceal this portal! Song Chi suddenly understood, although before he could ask further, the two of them had already reached the end of the narrow corridor. This was a small chamber within the mountain, with walls made entirely of special Dragon Blood Vajra Stones, and furthermore, they were covered with a layer of Eternal Stone Bricks, constructed as solidly as possible. Besides this, the most eye-catching was the small, intricate transport stone gate at the center of the chamber. This stone gate was covered with many unknown runes, exuding an ancient presence, and impressively, there were two Sixth Rank Enslaved Species standing motionlessly on either side of the gate. It was evident that the familys defense of this transport stone gate had reached an unimaginably high level. Song Chi quickly understood the intentions behind the arrangement. Whether it was the eternal stone bricks around, the dragon blood vajra stones, or the two sixth rank enslaved species, they were not only for defending against the invasion of external enemies but also for defending against the opposite side of the [Superdimensional Portal]. This is a superdimensional portal derived from an eighth level superdimensional continent, embodying the rules of the Shattered Starry Sea, nearly indestructible by external forces. Therefore, once the hidden pulse residence of the Song Family on the other side of the portal is rooted out by an alien civilization, the enemies could invade Dragon Spine Continent through this stone portal at any time. How could the Song Family not place great importance on it? As he was thinking, Song Shixing had already stepped onto the stone portal, beckoning Song Chi over. Song Chi quickly followed, and once the two of them stood on the platform together, Song Shixing took out a special ether crystal. Indeed, activating this superdimensional portal required the consumption of an ether crystal each time. Of course, its not just the superdimensional portal occupied by the Song Family that does so, all superdimensional portals on every superdimensional continent are the same. And importantly, this was not a normal ether crystal, but a high-rank ether crystal, whose value and rarity were hundreds to thousands of times greater than that of ordinary ether crystals, with each one being extremely valuable. Thinking of this, Song Chis thoughts turned to the [Space Wormhole Generator] component. Xingzu, have you ever tried that [Space Wormhole Generator]? Hearing this, Song Shixing sighed and shook his head. How could we not have tried? But when the ancestor first acquired this component, he immediately notified our hidden pulse to give it a try. It failed? Yes, the results showed that the operational range of the [Space Wormhole Generator] is not sufficient! Hearing this response, Song Chi was taken aback. He knew that the now enhanced to lv70 [Space Wormhole Generator] component could open wormholes spanning up to thirty billion light-years. This meant that the Red Star Continent was at least thirty billion light-years away from the Torch Human Civilization Territory, which is quite an exaggerated distance. Song Shixing spoke softly: We just have to wait for the ancestor to procure a golden upgrading fire source and strengthen the [Space Wormhole Generator] to eighth rank, and hopefully, by then it will take effect! Song Chi nodded quickly, agreeing completely. According to what the ancestor mentioned before, if the [Space Wormhole Generator] is enhanced to the eighth rank, following the previous enhancement patterns, its maximum extendable distance should be able to reach three hundred billion light-years, which means there should be a good chance of connecting to the Red Star Continent. If so, the familys actions will become much more convenient. At that moment, Song Shixing seemed to have thought of something, and his gaze towards Song Chi was incredibly bright. Little Chi, can you let the ancestor know, the method that allows you to return to the Dragon Spine Continent at any time, is it possible to use it on the Red Star Continent as well? To achieve a return at any moment. Suddenly hearing such a question, Song Chi fell silent, pondering for a while, clearly unsure. Based on his estimation, the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm was likely a cosmic level secret realm, but even within cosmic secret realms, there were differences in quality. According to the records in the Northern Sphere Shen Familys data bank, a lesser cosmic secret realm was comparable at most to a black ultimate mythical artifact, whereas a typical cosmic secret realm might match a [colorful/lower rank] mythological artifact. However, the top cosmic secret realms were capable of rivaling [colorful/upper rank], and even higher quality strange objects, with significant differences between them. So after hesitating for a while, he could only give an uncertain answer. Perhaps, the grandson isnt too sure either! He was currently unclear about the precise rank of the Ruins Market Secret Realm. If it was only the lowest level of primordial secret realms, with the Red Star Continent so far away from Dragon Spine Continent, it might not be possible to extend the spatial anchor point across such a vast distance. As for the exploration of other Alien Star Domains, though they say it is randomly deployed, its actually centered around the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster, exploring within a range of billions of light-years. Its said that only when one steps into a Star-Annihilating Starship does this limitation get lifted. Listening to his response, Song Shixing did not ask further, only to hear him say softly: Lets hope our civilization can bless the Song Family. Truly, if it works, the familys growth momentum will become unstoppable. After speaking, the high-rank ether crystal in his hand was inserted into the superdimensional portal. Not long after, an intense sensation of weightlessness enveloped both of them. Chapter 992: 517: [Red Star Superdimensional Continent] Chapter 992: Chapter 517: [Red Star Superdimensional Continent] Song Chi swore that the backlash from this teleportation was absolutely the most severe he had experienced in over two hundred years. Even though his Guidance Technique had reached the Fifth Rank, it still took him several minutes to recover, managing to suppress the churning sensation at the bottom of his heart. Even so, Song Shixing still looked at him with eyes full of admiration. According to him, when Song Yan was at the Third Rank, each round trip would have him resting in bed for four or five days before fully recovering. ... Song Chi didnt pay too much attention to this matter, after all, the Red Star Continent was at least 30 billion light-years away from the Dragon Spine Continent, so it wasnt surprising to have such a teleportation after-effect. His gaze moved past Song Shixing, surveying his surroundings, but he quickly felt somewhat disappointed. There wasnt the grand and magnificent scenery he had imagined, but rather, like the teleportation channel on the Dragon Spine Continent, he was surrounded by silent and sturdy Dragon Blood Vajra Stone-enclosed chambers. Song Shixings timely explanation echoed in his ears. This superdimensional portal is not only related to our Hidden Pulse members retreat but also concerns the safety of the familys ancestral land. Its something that must never be exposed to outsiders. Song Chi naturally understood, and the two quickly exited the special chamber. Unlike the Dragon Spine Continent, the superdimensional portal located on the Red Star Continent was not situated within a mountain, but deep underground. Around this superdimensional portal, the Hidden Pulse had carved out an astonishing subterranean city. Passing through a narrow corridor, Song Chi soon beheld the family garrison city located thousands of meters beneath the ground. Due to housing over tens of millions of Hidden Pulse clansmen, the city was extremely large and divided into many distinct areas. At this first glance, he saw only a very small part of the city. Song Chi estimated that it would take him quite some time to get completely familiar with the entire city. However, as Elder Shixing had mentioned, the area they were currently in was indeed the core area of Dragon Abyss City, with even larger peripheral districts and more residing clansmen. Alright, lets go together and meet the core members of the Hidden Pulse, they must be quite anxious as well! Upon hearing this, Song Chi nodded. In the very center of Dragon Abyss City, there lies the Dragon Abyss Hall. This place is one of the most important places for the entire Hidden Pulse and the venue for discussing major events. On this day, over thirty figures gathered in the Dragon Abyss Hall, all sharing one common characteristic: the energy they emitted was at least at the Fourth Rank Level, the core members of the entire Song Familys Hidden Pulse. At that moment, an elder sitting at the centre-right of the long table in Dragon Abyss Hall spoke up: Shixing has returned; the famed descendant of our Ancestral Vein whom youve all been thinking about... As he spoke, the elder paused, playfully teasing the others. Seeing this, a Hidden Pulse Clan Elder eagerly interjected. Elder Yaozu, quit teasing us already. We have long admired the renowned descendant from our Ancestral Vein. Hellfire Mech, Blood of the Evil God, Time Realm Fruit... Without his contributions, our Hidden Pulse wouldnt have climbed to new heights over these two hundred years. Seeing that the time was right, the elder happily continued: Dont worry, he has arrived, and he has accomplished yet another great feat recently. He successfully enslaved a Domination Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark and has brought it here with him! Hiss! Really? ... Suddenly, the entire halls atmosphere became grave, and everyones breathing intensified. Could the message sent proactively by Shixing be false? With the elders confirmation, the faces of the thirty or so people in the Dragon Abyss Hall were almost all visibly excited. Discussions promptly ensued. A Domination Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark, hahaha, excellent! Its been over two thousand years. Without a true peak-level Combat Power to preside over us, our Hidden Pulse has always been restricted and dared not to fully develop. Weve always had to rely on occasional support from our Ancestral Vein; its been incredibly suffocating. Indeed, aside from that large Titanium Crystal Vein that contains the ore vein core, weve hardly contributed much to the Ancestral Vein. Now at last, we can go all out! Thats right, I remember Yaozu, even a thousand years ago, discovered a trace of a Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source, but unfortunately, it was occupied by the Fire Crow Clan, and we dared not act. Alas, there was no other option, the Fire Crow Clan might only have one Sixth Rank Fire Crow in charge, but they are a subordinate civilization of the Flame Sparrow Clan. Facing the Flame Sparrow Clan with a Seventh Rank Flame Sparrow Dominator, we would be uprooted at the slightest provocation, so how could we dare make a move against the Fire Crow Clan? Additionally, theres the Eternal Stone Brick Ore Vein discovered by Little Flame not long ago. Fearing its proximity to a Yellow Sand Horned Dragons resting place, we have also not dared to act! Speaking of which, I still remember three hundred years ago, the Sword Slave Clan ambushed and killed two of our Hidden Pulse Clan Elders, all because of a Silver Quality super main cannon obtained in a trade at Longpan City. In response, they brazenly deployed three Fifth Rank Sword Slaves, nearly sinking our Elders flagships right out in the open! In the midst of these discussions, the crowds initial cheerfulness unwittingly turned into bitterness, each word laden with the blood and tears of the past two thousand years. These discussions caused Elder Yaozu on the main seat to the left to be silently contemplative for a while until eventually, he had to speak up: Alright, those unworthy memories of the past are worth remembering, but henceforth, our Song Familys Hidden Pulse and the entire Dragon Ridge Song Family will only get better and better. It may even not be long before we completely step into the ranks of the Immortal Clans. Chapter 993: 517: 【Red Star Superdimensional Continent】_2 Chapter 993: Chapter 517: Red Star Superdimensional Continent_2 The sudden passionate voice finally revived the atmosphere in the entire hall. ... In the core area of Dragon Abyss City, on a street where not many clanspeople passed by, Song Chi and Song Shixing were striding forward. At this moment, Song Chi had become silent, everything discussed in the Dragon Abyss Hall earlier had been transmitted to his ears by Song Shixing via the familys quantum communication bracelet. Hearing the undisguised and unfeigned indignation in the words of these Hidden Pulse clanspeople, and listening to the entire genuine script of blood and tears over more than two thousand years, as a member of the Song clan, it was hard for him not to empathize. Noticing his somber mood, Song Shixing gently patted his shoulder and said in a low voice: Theres no other meaning in letting you hear these; the Starry Sea is vast, and ninety-nine percent of the creatures are just struggling to survive in it. What weve experienced isnt much, but heres the point: the clanspeople from both sides do not interact much due to various reasons, and its also your first time coming here, but thats not important. The key is that both Hidden Pulse and Ancestral Pulse are part of the Dragon Ridge Song Family, all striving for the development and prosperity of the family. Now that youre new to the Hidden Pulse residence, its inevitable to feel unfamiliar, just spend more time with the clanspeople. But do not deliberately distance yourself, after all, one cannot write two Song characters with a single stroke. Song Shixing had a lot to say, and his intended meaning was very clear. Song Chi naturally understood all these and wouldnt possibly think otherwise. Seeing him nod earnestly, Song Shixing didnt say more. Suddenly, Song Chis gaze turned to a stone chamber on the side. This stone chamber was extremely large, but it was not a living area, rather it was a cultivated nursery. Xingzu, is this Superb Heavenly Star Grass? Song Chis eyes sparkled, clearly recognizing that the large nursery room was cultivating Heavenly Star Grass that was not young in age. Indeed, it is Superb Heavenly Star Grass, planted after the residency stabilized initially. Although it still lacks a few years, its almost ready. Beneath our feet lies one of the Seventh Rank Origin Eruption Eyes of the Red Star Continent, suppressed collectively by a large nuclear fusion reactor brought by the family from the Ancestral Pulse and three Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, which speeds up the growth of various spirit grasses and materials. In a few more years, the first batch of three-thousand-year-old Superb Heavenly Star Grass will mature. After hearing this explanation, Song Chi thought indeed it was so, while also secretly feeling somewhat anticipatory. With the familys long-term planning, he believed this type of nursery wouldnt be the only one; probably every ten, or even five years, a batch of Heavenly Star Grass would be planted, never interrupted over the past more than two thousand years, meaning soon, the family would gain a continuous source of Superb Heavenly Star Grass. And so long as there was enough Superb Heavenly Star Grass, the family could produce a large amount of super-level body tempering potions, which would undoubtedly be great news for high-ranking members of the family. Even he would need this super-level body tempering potion now, to use in conjunction with the millennium Deep Sea Clam Pearls, which would further reduce the time needed to challenge becoming a Fearless Captain. ... Soon, the two of them walked into the core building of Hidden Pulse, Dragon Abyss Hall. The instant he stepped into the hall, Song Chi felt numerous gazes fall on him one after another. Following behind Song Shixing, Song Chi remained neither servile nor arrogant, his face wearing a mild smile. Little Pool, this is your Yaozu similar to me, who, like me, has poured all his heart and blood into the development of Hidden Pulse for over two thousand years. Song Chi was just about to pay his juniors respects when Yaozu smiled first and said: Shixing, dont praise me too highly. Im just leading the Hidden Pulse to barely survive underground, and in the end, I even wasted the fifth-rank Time Realm Fruit Little Pool sent us unintentionally. Indeed, the two Time Realm Fruits provided earlier to Hidden Pulse, one was used by Song Shixing, and the other was indeed used by this Yaozu, but unfortunately, even with the two chances provided by the Time Realm Fruit, he still failed to advance. Now more than seventy years have passed, although he has retrained a new Torch Warship, and with the help of some support_factory from Hidden Pulse along with the high-ranking components preserved undamaged before advancement, he has now re-promoted his new flagship to a Zhulu Warship, but given his age, it is clear he no longer has the chance to challenge becoming a Dreadnought Captain. Hearing this, Song Chi hurriedly said: Elder Ancestor, your words are mistaken. The promotion of the warship was due to fortune, which no one could predict. The Elder Ancestor has exhausted his wisdom for the clans sake, setting an example in the hearts of us younger generations. The entire clan feels nothing but gratitude towards the Elder Ancestor! Clapping! Following his speech, lively applause erupted in the hall. At this moment, a gentle voice suddenly came from the side. Well said, the Elder Ancestor has dedicated his life to our Song Family, and it is only right that the family provides for him! Upon hearing this, Song Chi instinctively turned his head towards the side, only to see that the speaker was a middle-aged man sitting at the head of the council table on the left. This man had sharp brows and bright eyes, and appeared very ordinary, but Song Chi, through his Double Pupils, caught a glimpse of the profound Law of Fire within him as well as the equally Fifth Rank Level Spectral Energy. Song Chi was a bit puzzled by this, but at that time the other person also turned their gaze, and their eyes met. Eventually, the man even smiled and said: Little Seven, come sit here, Ive saved a spot for you! At this moment, Song Shixings explaining voice also timely rang beside Song Chis ear. Little Chi, this is Song Yan, strictly speaking, he is your elder brother! Hearing this, Song Chi suddenly realized. Song Yan, this name was not unfamiliar to him. In his generation, there were seven sequences; he was the Seventh Sequence, Song Yan the Sixth Sequence, and the never before seen Song Yan was the First Sequence of their generation. Seeing the other party initiating the greeting, and with a tone devoid of any other undertones, he naturally found it acceptable and thought no further, directly going over and sitting down at the seat next to him reserved for him, calling out Big Brother proactively. With Song Chis initiative, the relationship between the two rapidly warmed up. At this point, Song Shixing also sat down at his place and began the Hidden Pulse council. He began speaking: Now that Little Chi is here with the Starry Sky Dragon Shark on his battleship, our Hidden Pulse can truly let loose. Do any of you have specific plans for our actions? As Song Shixing initiated the topic, many people in the hall quickly voiced various opinions. Although their ideas varied, one point was consistent throughout: everyone was actively proposing external expansion, aiming to gradually seize the resources discovered over the past two thousand years. At this point, Song Shixing waved a hand, and a Spatial Geomancy Map soon appeared on the communication bracelet on his left hand. Song Chi carefully examined the map, finding that while its coverage was not vastmerely around a hundred thousand milesit was highly detailed, marking virtually all significant resource points within this range. With just a glance, Song Chi saw numerous resource points like the Obsidian Vein, Zhenjin Vein, Oakblood Mountain Range, minor Titanium Crystal Veins, and more. As an Eighth Level Floating Land, the Red Star Continents variety of resource spots can be described as extremely rich; even just within a radius of a hundred thousand miles, it contains many extremely valuable resources. These include Titanium Crystal Veins, Eternal Stone Brick Ore Veins, among others. This also corroborated from another perspective that over these two thousand years, the familys Hidden Pulse had not merely been hiding; its exploration of the surroundings had not ceased.As everyone in the hall turned their gaze towards the Geomancy Map projected above the council table, Song Shixing continued: Currently, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark on Little Chis flagship has not fully recovered, but it will soon. Before then, we must determine a detailed plan of action! PS: Todays chapter makes up two million words, I can only try to maintain the update speed, but please forgive me when its not feasible! Chapter 994: 518: Time-Space Cultivation Chapter 994: Chapter 518: Time-Space Cultivation This Geomancy Map is the first drawn by our family, and while it is extremely detailed, it only encompasses a radius of one hundred thousand miles. Once it attracts attention from High-Rank Alien Races, it will be difficult for Dragon Abyss City to remain undetected! The first to speak was Song Yan, seated to the right of Song Shixing. His brows were furrowed, showing his disagreement. Hearing this, Song Shixing was about to speak, but it was clear that Song Yan had not finished. Although Little Pool has enslaved a Starry Sky Dragon Shark, this is the Red Star Superdimensional Continent, an Eighth Level Floating Land where Eighth-Order Alien Races are not uncommon. A Domination Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark may well be our confidence, but it doesnt mean we can be completely carefree. Hearing this, Song Shixing, who had something to say initially, fell into silence, and after a long pause, he said: What do you suggest then? Song Yans idea was clear, and he directly replied: Its simple; we still need to define an absolute safety range first to ensure that Dragon Abyss City remains undetected. All targets should preferably be more than one hundred light-years away from our base! While saying this, he seemed to think it was not enough and added another sentence. Personally, I think a range of 500 to 1000 light-years is most appropriate, and we should not act in all directions but focus on striking a specific region so the Alien Races cannot trace our location by our actions! Once Song Yan had finished speaking, the hall fell silent for a moment. While no one spoke, everyone had seemingly weighed in their minds. Thats when Song Shixing broke the silence. Lets all share our thoughts and see which action plan is more favored. ... As these words were spoken, instead of the expected polarization, the views of the core members of the Hidden Pulse were very consistent, with over ninety percent agreeing with the proposal just made by Yaozu. Getting the answer, Song Shixing was not one to impose his will unilaterally and nodded without any objection. Since everyone agrees with the more cautious plan, the original Geomancy Map is temporarily of no use. As he spoke, he waved his hand, retracting the virtual holographic map projected by the Quantum Communication Bracelet in his hand, and then quickly released a new Geomancy Map. Compared to the previous one, however, this Geomancy Map was much more rudimentary. Although it also marked the existence of several resource points, these were negligible when comparing them to a radius of 1000 light-years. Song Chi quickly glanced over the second Geomancy Map and noticed that the resource points marked on it were either locations of large ore veins or extremely valuable resources. Being relatively new to the entire Hidden Pulse and having limited understanding of its situation, let alone the complete ignorance of the outside world, Song Chi simply chose to silently listen to the discussion of the Hidden Pulse clansmen, not actively interfering in matters he didnt fully comprehend. Time passed, and after more than an hour of discussion, the entire plan was finally finalized. According to the plan, once the Starry Sky Dragon Shark fully recovers its prime strength, all High-level Combat Powers of the Hidden Pulse will pour out, heading straight to the vast region 700 light-years north of Dragon Abyss City to execute the predetermined series of actions. These include heading directly to Fire Crow Mountain Range, doing everything possible to eradicate the Fire Crow Clan, and taking into their hands the Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source which they control. In addition, it is necessary to visit the city of the Sword Slave Clan, as the vengeance of the ambush from years past must be avenged. ... In short, the plan was extensive and would be executed one by one in sequence according to priority, provided safety could be ensured. After finalizing this, the core members of the Hidden Pulse left one after another, leaving only four people in the Dragon Abyss Hall in the end. Song Shixing, Song Yan, Song Yao, and Song Chi. Although eager, Song Shixing, after all, was a seasoned Torch Ship Captain who had lived for over three thousand years. He maintained the most basic vigilance. His brow flickered with a flash of Ghost Light, and the next second, a special insulating barrier generated by an Enhancement to Level 60 Silver Tier Domain Component began to spread slowly from his body, eventually encompassing all four of them. This is a Domain Barrier generated by an Enhancement to a Level 60 Silver Tier Domain Component, with the effect of isolating inside from outside. Little Pool, go ahead and try now! What Song Shixing was referring to was the issue of traveling back and forth to Dragon Spine Continent, which he mentioned earlier. Not that he suspected spies within the base city, but as an added precaution, it was critical for Song Chi to be able to freely travel between Dragon Spine Continent and Red Star Continent, and any risk of leakage had to be eliminated immediately. Song Chi nodded, setting up the last (fourth) Spatial Anchor Point in the Dragon Abyss Hall beneath his feet, then dived into the Spiritual essence of the Ancestral Torch, activating the Star Sea Ruins Market Rank within. The next second, under the watchful eyes of Song Shixing and the others, his figure suddenly disappeared. In the Ruins Market Secret Realm, Song Chi was relieved to have successfully connected the market; he gently touched the first Spatial Anchor Point left in Dragon Spine Continent and then tried to exit the market. When he opened his eyes again and saw the familiar surroundings, Song Chi couldnt contain his joy. It was a success, the Ruins Market can indeed easily connect two Starry Sea Floating Lands separated by more than thirty billion light-years! This was not only a cause for joy for facilitating future convenience for the family traveling between the two places but also solidified something crucial: at the very least, the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm was not one of the lowest quality Cosmic Secret Realms. Suppressing his surging emotions, Song Chi didnt rush back to the Red Star Continent but quickly summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to pay a visit to Dragon Spine Divine Mountain, informing the Prime Ancestor, Prime Ancestor, Ru Zu, and others of the good news. Chapter 995: 518: Time-Space Cultivation_2 Chapter 995: Chapter 518: Time-Space Cultivation_2 Upon hearing his words, the three ancestors could hardly hide the smiles that appeared on their faces. When he returned to the Dragon Abyss Hall on the Red Star Continent and heard the answer he gave, the three Song Shixings felt the same way. Especially Song Shixing and Song Yao, both of them seem to have slightly moist eyes. Its no wonder they reacted so strongly; after all, they have been fighting alone in the Alien Star Domain for thousands of years. Due to the inconvenience of the back-and-forth travel, the exchange between the two branches had always been sparse, despite their best efforts to manage and instill the familys legitimate line and the beliefs of the Dragon Spine Song Family into the upcoming generations. As time went on, it was inevitable that the younger clan members developed various kinds of alienation and estrangement towards the Ancestral Vein far away in the Torch Human Civilization Territory. In their view, if things continued like this, one day the connection between the Hidden Pulse and the legitimate line would be completely severed, something neither of them wished to see. Now, with Song Chis ability, coupled with Dimension Space Stones, the outstanding younger generation in the family could be sent back to the Dragon Spine Continent at any time to nurture their affection for the family from a young age. Only in this way could the development of the Hidden Pulse be brought back on track. Amidst the joy, Song Yao suddenly said: Song Chis ability is of great importance; we cannot let it be exposed at all. In the future, when transporting people back and forth, we will take charge, and Song Chi can stay behind the scenes. Song Shixing and Song Yan quickly nodded in agreement, this was indeed the safest method. Song Chi did not refuse either, as even the slightest chance of exposing the existence of the Ruins Market was absolutely unacceptable to him. Alright, lets end here for today. Little Flame, you arrange for Little Pool to settle in. Well talk about everything else once the Starry Sky Dragon Shark has fully recovered. ... Time passed, and five years flew by in an instant. Over these five years, Song Chi had gained a systematic understanding of the entire Dragon Abyss City, and he himself had undergone no small amount of change as well. A year ago, the first batch of Superb Heavenly Star Grass in the planting room had fully matured. With the concoction efforts of the clans research institute, they successfully produced a batch of new Super-level Body Refining Potions. Although there were only a few hundred vials, with Song Chis current status, he successfully acquired five of them. Using these five Super-level Body Refining Potions, he focused on cultivating the Guidance Technique within the past year. Finally, after a year of effort and using three Super-level Body Refining Potions + three Deep Water Clam Pearls, he successfully raised the Guidance Technique from lv54 to the peak of lv56, just one step away from lv57. Originally, he had planned to break through to lv57 of the Guidance Technique in one fell swoop. The reason he decided to leave seclusion was not only because he was running low on thousand-year Deep Water Clam Pearls, and it would take tens of years for the next batch, but also because the Starry Sky Dragon Shark had just completely recovered yesterday and regained its full strength. As such, it meant that the action plans that the familys Hidden Pulse had previously arranged were now ready to be formally initiated. Additionally, through relentless effort, he had successfully cultivated the secret technique Martial Arts Heavenly Eye to Minor Accomplishment. One must not overlook this point; with the Martial Arts Heavenly Eye ready to be activated at any time, he could now officially start comprehending the third Law. Bursting out of the All-Attributes Cultivation Room at lv57, Song Chi headed to the free stall area. He then summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Once he boarded the warship, he headed straight for the Cultivation Secret Realm. In the center of the Secret Realm, Song Chi stood close to the Green Water Spiritual Spring, looking up at the kilometer-tall White Jade Tree in front of him. Seeing that the Time Realm Fruit hanging on it had fully matured, he harnessed the power of the Cultivation Secret Realm to easily pluck it. When he got hold of this Time Realm Fruit, a hint of wonder appeared in Song Chis eyes; obtaining this fruit had indeed taken a lot of effort. Even with the Secret Realm Accelerator feature, it still took a full eighty years. Of course, the fruit in his hand is a Sixth Rank Time Realm Fruit. As for the three White Jade Trees on the side, they have already produced a round of fruit and are once again bearing; it should not take too long for him to harvest two more Fifth Rank Time Realm Fruits and one Fourth Rank Time Realm Fruit. Song Chi didnt linger in the Cultivation Secret Realm, and by the time he returned to the Battleship Main Control Room, there appeared three [Time Realm Fruits] of various sizes in front of him. These three [Time Realm Fruits] were of the fifth, sixth, and seventh ranks respectively, and he was struggling with which one to use to transform the Time Law. As for the fourth-rank [Time Realm Fruit], he directly ruled it out. After much deliberation, Song Chis gaze eventually settled on the seventh-rank [Time Realm Fruit] to the far right; his gaze lingered there for a moment before it suddenly became resolute. Although the seventh-rank [Time Realm Fruit] is rare, once the Ruins Market is upgraded to the sixth rank, I will be able to transplant that seventh-rank [Time Realm Tree] into the Cultivation Secret Realm. With more time invested, Ill be able to obtain it again. In comparison, both space and light Laws have reached intermediate achievement, to keep up, Time Law also has to reach intermediate achievement! After deciding, Song Chi no longer hesitated, stowing away the other two [Time Realm Fruits], and gripping the seventh-rank [Time Realm Fruit] in his hand. Inside the battleship, Song Chi sat upright, fully focused on adjusting his state. A few tens of minutes later, once he was certain his state was optimally adjusted, he swallowed the seventh-rank [Time Realm Fruit] without hesitation. At a certain moment, the sense of time within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room seemed to slow down; after continuing for a while, it suddenly accelerated again. Meanwhile, a torrent of comprehension about the Time Law was surging in the depths of Song Chis mind, and there was no need for him to deliberately ponder on it. This comprehension was like an instinct, deeply engraving itself into his mind. Two hours later, feeling an intense heaviness in his head, Song Chi rose from his meditative state, and after continuous absorption, he had successfully obtained the much-coveted Time Law. As Spectral Energy circulated within his body and gathered at his brow, a radiant light flashed, and a vertical eye opened on Song Chis forehead. With the display of this [Martial Arts Heavenly Eye], one could clearly see the unstable power of the Time Law within. Just as he had anticipated, the initial comprehension degree of the Time Law granted by the seventh-rank [Time Realm Fruit] was 40%. In other words, the Time Law he had just acquired had immediately entered the threshold of intermediate achievement. If this were known to other living beings, they would surely be green with envy. Song Chi then spent over ten minutes getting familiar with the newly mastered Time Law. It had to be said, the secret technique of [Martial Arts Heavenly Eye] was truly powerful; it completely separated the Time Law and the two Laws within his double pupils, without causing any conflict between them. For this, Song Chi couldnt be more satisfied. After all, from this moment on, he could truly be considered a practitioner of both Time and Space, something extremely rare in the entire history of Torch Humanity. After further familiarizing himself with the intermediate Time Law, he then turned his attention elsewhere. In fact, besides the aforementioned reasons, there was a third factor for coming out of retreat this time. Retrieving the battleship, he moved straight towards the inner side of the market along the central street. When he arrived in front of the lv57-enhanced [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], Song Chis steps halted. Yes, a new Ruins Market trade was completed and ready to be activated, awaiting his initiation. As his thoughts shifted, the Ruins Market equipment, which had been silent for a month, was reactivated once more, with hundreds of light spots soaring into the sky, coursing through the Void Sea, spreading across different Star Domains within the Shattered Starry Sea. It wasnt long before an equal number of spatial vortex gateways manifested at the entrance of the Ruins Market. At the same time, waves of spatial fluctuations emerged in the four-story inn next to the free vending area, with many Starry Sea Alien Race members holding [Ruins Market Tokens] appearing within the corresponding token rooms. In just a few dozen minutes, the entire Ruins Market became bustling with activity. As usual, Song Chi did not hold much expectation for this Ruins Market trade; after all, in the past seventy-plus years, the trades were nothing short of uneventful. Aside from the routine profits brought each time, there were absolutely no surprises. However, this time a real twist occurred. Chapter 996: 519: Black Ultimate [Void Sea Emperor Tomb] Chapter 996: Chapter 519: Black Ultimate [Void Sea Emperor Tomb] First up is Goblin Luke, this stingy goblin who has been settled in the Ruins Market for nearly three hundred years. After consuming a number of life-extending spiritual objects to delay his demise, he has finally succeeded in his fourth life sublimation. Combined with his specially modified Goblin War God Mech, he has officially become a Fourth Rank being, and his combat power is indeed top-tier among Fourth Rank entities. However, Song Chi shook his head at this, not having a high opinion of Luke. Despite the substantial monthly income provided by the Ruins Market and the conveniences offered by the [Divine Country Player Trading Space], Luke still barely managed to reach his fourth life sublimation by relying on life-extending spiritual objects, which clearly shows his lacking talent. Moreover, goblins as a species have short lifespans to begin with, only about 1/3 that of other beings of the same rank. Even after ascending to the Fourth Rank, his lifespan would only be around six hundred years. At his current age of three hundred, the chances of him successfully embarking on his fifth life sublimation are slim to none. Apart from Luke, what surprised Song Chi even more was the half-rodent person. He remembered when this half-rodent entered the Ruins Market for the first time over a hundred years ago, then merely Third Rank, and not long after had ascended to Fourth Rank. Now entering the Ruins Market again, Song Chi was astounded to discover that its aura had already reached Fifth Rank, a testament to its alarmingly rapid ascension. Whats crucial wasnt just its fast promotion; the reason for Song Chis intense attention was that, on entering the Ruins Market, this half-rodent person didnt rush to set up its Origin Stone stall. Instead, it hurried straight for the Oddity Exchange Shop. Since the individual had shown an interest in the sole Black Ultimate Oddity [Mother Qi Stone] available at the Oddity Exchange Shop decades ago, Song Chi immediately focused the majority of his attention on him. Could it be... His expectations were not in vain. Upon entering the shop, the Fifth Rank half-rodent asked directly about everything related to the [Mother Qi Stone]. Its body shimmered with light, and soon it took out an item from its internal space. Though there was only one item, it made Song Chis eyes suddenly brighten. The item taken out by the Fifth Rank half-rodent was notably an object emitting a perpetual dark Ghost Light. Spiritual focus concentrated, the power of Ruins Market Law was quickly mobilized. Before the Fifth Rank half-rodent could speak, Song Chi had already silently obtained the details of this brand-new Black Ultimate Odditys attributes. [Strange Object: Void Sea Emperor Tomb] [Quality: Black] [Convertible: {Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb}] [Note: A Void Ancient Emperor from the Divine Domain Continent was buried in the depths of the Void Sea. After enduring the endless attacks of Spatial Power of the Void Sea, its Emperor Tomb eventually transformed into a Black Ultimate Oddity.] It might have been better not to look, but upon reviewing it, Song Chis gaze was entirely captivated. Because this wasnt just a Black Oddity, but also one that could be converted into a ship component. Such a trait far outweighs anything else for a Torch Ship Captain. At this moment, the words of the Fifth Rank half-rodent from the center of the shop resonated. Lord of the Ruins Market, I wonder if this peer Starry Sea Oddity can be exchanged for the [Mother Qi Stone]? Song Chi didnt rush to reply; his eyes already envisaged the ship component attributes of [Void Sea Emperor Tomb]. Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb lv0 Quality: Black Feature: Void Sea Projection Stone Feature 2: When the warships rank does not exceed this components enhancement rank, the projections combat power is consistently equal to the original warship Feature 3: Spatial resistance +1200 Feature 4: Projection duration consistently doubles Feature 5: Virtual and Real Transformation Feature 6: Quadruple Projection Consumption: 50/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After installation, the warship gains a 50% increase in all attributes when fighting in the Void Sea. Requires no charge and no buffer Upgrade Requirement: 50 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 5000 Spectral Energy Points {Void Sea Projection Emperor Stone: Consumes 10000 Spectral Energy Points and one Low Level Spatial Energy Crystal to condense one Void Sea Projection Emperor Stone. Empowered by the Power of Void Sea, holding this Void Sea Projection Emperor Stone allows one to summon the original warship for a cross-Starry Sea projection, lasting 30 (152) minutes. Current available Void Sea Projection Emperor Stones: 2/2. (Note: After use, the Void Sea Projection Emperor Stone will break.)} {Virtual and Real Transformation: Consumes 200000 Spectral Energy Points to temporarily turn ones projection into a tangible state, enabling the active transport of the projection requester and other objects, with a cooldown time of 72 hours.} {Quadruple Projection: Consumes 300000 Spectral Energy Points to temporarily summon four projections of the original warship at full combat power to fight alongside each other. When combined, they launch a joint attack against the enemy, lasting 20 minutes, with a cooldown time of 10 years.} A projection type component... After checking the components attributes, Song Chi subdued the excitement in his heart. Compared to other ship components, projection type components obviously offer the least boost to a warships combat power, which dampened his initial excitement. Nevertheless, in comparison to the utterly useless [Mother Qi Stone], the value of the [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb] component clearly far exceeds it. Crucially, the components last feature, Quadruple Projection, was a bona fide combat power enhancement trait, capable of summoning four projections with full combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to fight alongside each other at any time. Given the current combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, activating this feature would give Song Chi confidence in defeating any enemy beneath the Dominator Rank. Furthermore, the Virtual and Real Transformation feature is also quite impressive, allowing him to control the transformation from projection to reality, ensuring that even if defeated, he could return along with summoned individuals to where the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs original entity resides. Chapter 997: 519: Black Ultimate [Void Sea Emperor Tomb]_2 Chapter 997: Chapter 519: Black Ultimate [Void Sea Emperor Tomb]_2 In addition, one can also explore some dangerous locales in the Starry Sea using Puppet Soldier Figurines equipped with Projection Emperor Stones. If its dangerous, simply retreat, but if theres a significant opportunity, one can attempt to bring it back by converting it to a physical form. The key point is that this approach doesnt pose a threat to Song Chis personal safety. Its absolutely the perfect feature for exploring certain hazardous Star Domains and the remnants of civilizations. Based on these considerations, after some thought, Song Chi agreed to the trade. As the trade was completed, Song Chi successfully acquired the [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb], while the [Mother Qi Stone] was handed over to the Fifth Rank Half-Rodent Person. Once the Half-Rodent Person, who was beaming with joy, left the Oddity Exchange Shop, Song Chis gaze shifted from the [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb] and returned to the shop. More specifically, his attention turned to the [Eternal Night Gem]. Decades had passed, and for some reason, the New Moon Matriarch had remained silent, which caught him by surprise. However, what he didnt know was that the New Moon Matriarch was not to blame. The [Moon God] worshipped by the New Moon Tribe had suffered serious injuries in a battle with [Spider Mother Rose], and had been in seclusion in the Divine Territory ever since, healing and cutting off all contact with the outside world. The New Moon Matriarch was powerless to do anything. ... After the Fifth Rank Half-Rodent Persons purchase, there were no more surprises in the Ruins Market transaction, and 24 hours quickly passed by. However, there was a small pleasant surprise after the Ruins Market trade ended. With the completion of the trade, the Ruins Market had met all the conditions for promotion to level 58, and Song Chi immediately upgraded it to level 58. In this way, reaching the Fifth Rank Peak of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market was just one step away, and Song Chi estimated that it shouldnt be too far off. His only concern was the volume of trade required to accumulate for promotion to level 59. According to previous patterns, the trade volume necessary to break through to the next level would certainly not be a small number. I hope its not too exaggerated. I just hope it can be achieved within the next few decades. That way, everything on this [Red Star Continent] can be absolutely safe, and I can get my hands on that Seventh Rank [Time Realm Tree] sooner! Muttering to himself, Song Chi entered the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space again, and quite unexpectedly, stumbled upon a rather significant surprise. [Divine Kingdom Lord: High-priced acquisition of Neutron Star Remains.] {Task Reward: Submit one piece of Neutron Star Remains, and freely choose one Orange Oddity from the Oddity Exchange Shop.} [Task Submitted (Elon): Successfully submitted a complete set of Neutron Star Remains three days ago.] This message displayed prominently on the central task screen in the Divine Country Player Trading Space was enough to delight Song Chi. The task was one he had recently posted. Compared to the rather useless Neutron Star Remains, the value of an Orange Oddity was clearly far greater. Song Chi was specifically aiming for high-priced acquisitions. But there was no choice, with the current configuration of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, even the Silver Legend Quality Warship Armor was beginning to hold it back. Moreover, over the next century or even longer, he would need to operate on this Eighth Level Floating Land of the Red Star Continent, where dangers could arise at any time. Because of this, it was even more critical for the [Neutron Star Core Armor] to evolve into Golden Sanctuary Quality as soon as possible. Just as he was preparing to take away the Neutron Star Remains submitted by Elon with a wave of his hand, another familiar figure appeared in the Player Trading Space. Goblin Luke. Of course, that wasnt the main point. The key was that Luke was also holding a familiar piece of Neutron Star Remains. This piece of Neutron Star Remains was still radiating dense Star Energy, most likely an accidental find from the recent Starry Sea expeditions of Viscount Thors Mansion. Step by step, Luke advanced and, once he had successfully submitted the Neutron Star Remains, he turned and walked over to the Oddity Exchange Shop inside the Divine Country Player Trading Space. What surprised Song Chi was that after much contemplation, Luke finally set his sights on an extremely special Orange Oddity. [Strange Object: Vampire Marquis Bloodline Stone] [Quality: Orange] [Convertible: No] [Note: This is a very special Starry Sea Oddity formed from the essence blood left behind after the death of a Fifth Rank Vampire Marquis.] Seeing Lukes final decision to choose this Strange Object, Song Chi guessed what was on his mind. He had a certain impression of the [Vampire Marquis Bloodline Stone], because even though it cannot be converted into warship components, it has a unique effect. It can modify biological bloodlines, with a certain chance of granting other Star Sea Species a portion of the vampire lineage, and as a vampire is a well-known Longevity Species in the Shattered Starry Sea, acquiring some of its lineage would significantly increase ones lifespan. He must realize that his potential has been exhausted and wants to take a gamble with this [Vampire Marquis Bloodline Stone]. Not a bad idea, but... Song Chi gently shook his head, not too optimistic. Although this [Vampire Marquis Bloodline Stone] indeed has such an effect, the chance of a successful transformation is desperately slim. Moreover, even if the transformation is successful, it would come with considerable side effects. Otherwise, why would Song Chi put it in the Oddity Exchange Shop? With nearly two hundred Fourth Rank Clan Elders in his family, many of whom are at the end of their lives, if it were so effective, why not just give it to them? Of course, if it does succeed, it can indeed effectively extend ones lifespan. Take the Goblins as a short-lived species for example; successfully obtaining part of the vampire lineage would not let them have the longevity of the Longevity Species, but it would at least bring them up to the same level as other lifeforms of the same rank. For Luke, if it can successfully transform, with its current status as a Fourth Rank lifeform, its lifespan could reach at least 2000 years, which is normal for Fourth-Rank Star Sea Species. Then, it would have sufficient time to attempt advancing to the Fifth Rank. ... Song Chi withdrew his thoughts and did not dwell any further. In fact, he hoped that Luke could succeed, as, after all, Luke was a regular customer of the Ruins Market, and Song Chi was quite interested in their Goblin Mech V-type. The V-type Mecha has Fifth Rank combat power, and its key feature is the Silver V-type Magic Energy Martial God Cannon, which has very formidable firepower. If he could equip 3000 units on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, once the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism feature is activated, the deterrent power would surge, posing a significant threat even to Seventh-Order Dominator Life. Of course, given the financial and material resources of the Silver Goblin Empire, even with the complete craftsmanship of the V-type Mech, mass production is highly unlikely. What Song Chi wants are the detailed technological blueprints, and he believes that if he had even higher-level mecha blueprints, his familys research institute should be able to conquer them quickly. However, for now, getting those blueprints seems to hinge on Lukes success. If Luke can indeed transform successfully and overlook the vampire lineages side effects, his status in Viscount Thors Mansion will undoubtedly soar, which would then possibly enable him to acquire those V-type Mecha blueprints for Song Chi. ... After exiting the Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space, Song Chi first fused two pieces of Neutron Star Remains into the [Neutron Star Core Armor], bringing the evolution progress of this silver warship armor to 5/10. Then he installed the [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb] component and enhanced it all the way to Seventh Rank. After reaching level 70, besides the 50% to 120% increase in warship all attributes during combat in the Void Sea, the most important thing was the Quadruple Projection feature, as its duration increased from 20 minutes to 50 minutes, and the cooldown time decreased from 10 years to 3 years. In this way, considering the effects of both the [Purusa Zen Seal] and [Time Chess] components, the final cooldown time is only two and a half months, making it a readily usable trump card for Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. After sorting these out, Song Chi returned to Dragon Abyss City. Soon after, he received news of the complete recovery of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, and the immense machinery of the Song Familys Hidden Pulse began to operate at full strength. In the Dragon Abyss Hall, more than thirty Hidden Pulse Clan Elders gathered, poised to initiate their external action plans. Chapter 998: 520: Launching an Attack Chapter 998: Chapter 520: Launching an Attack Dragon Abyss Outer City, External Transmission Point. As the saying goes, a hundred diligences but a single oversight. To prevent this, the high-level leaders of Dragon Abyss Hidden Pulse closed the ground entrance of Dragon Abyss City nearly two thousand years ago. Since then, the only way the clan members of Dragon Abyss Hidden Pulse can enter and exit the underground stronghold city is through the Teleportation Star Gate. Currently, in the teleportation chamber of this outer city, more than thirty figures are gathering here, precisely all the core clan members of Dragon Abyss Hidden Pulse who are Fourth Rank and above. Emphasizing once again, this time... In front of the crowd, Song Shixing and Song Yao are making their final instructions. Among the crowd, facing the still somewhat puzzled Song Chi, Song Yan voluntarily explained on the side: This underground star gate teleportation chamber is the only way clan members can enter or leave the stronghold. Of course, there are five star gate teleportation chambers in the entire Dragon Abyss City, located in the east, west, south, and north districts of the outer city, and one in the core area. They all share a common feature: the other star gates they connect to are located in different regions but are at least 100 light-years away from Dragon Abyss City. Hearing this, Song Chis expression did not change, but inwardly he very much agreed on the necessity of such a method. Through this method of entry and exit, even if the Alien Race accidentally discovers their whereabouts, at most it would expose the outer transmission point only, never putting Dragon Abyss City in jeopardy. Song Chi even guessed that it was likely thanks to this cautious method of entry and exit that Dragon Abyss City of Hidden Pulse had not been exposed for nearly two thousand years. What Song Yan said next also confirmed this point. Before adopting this method of entry and exit, Dragon Abyss City had been discovered by Alien Races several times. Although these were later strongly remedied by the clan, the main reason was those who discovered the strongholds were weak Alien Civilizations. If discovered by those High-Level Civilizations, Dragon Abyss City would certainly face complete destruction. Hence the change in the method of entry and exit nearly two thousand years ago. During the conversation between the two, Song Shixings words of instruction concluded, and the teleportation chamber in the northern district of the outer city was soon shrouded in spatial fluctuations. After a slight spatial fluctuation, Song Chi and more than thirty members of the Hidden Pulse disappeared within the teleportation chamber, leaving Song Yao in charge of staying behind. North of Dragon Abyss City, 132 light-years away, several kilometers deep beneath a desert. This was also an underground stone chamber, not small in size, with a length, width, and height all exceeding 10,000 meters. In the corner of this stone chamber, a Zhulu Warship was docked. As spatial fluctuations rippled past, when Song Shixing led dozens of people to appear, the hatch of the Zhulu Warship in the corner opened, and a middle-aged clan member came out with respectful and excited expressions. As a Fourth Rank Clan Elder of the Hidden Pulse, although he has guarded this transmission point for over seven years, communicating with the stronghold via warship communication components is very easy. Without this, how can urgent notifications be sent within the clan in the event of an unexpected incident? Faced with a minor issue, should they destroy this underground transmission point developed with much manpower and resources? For this reason, he had already received notifications from Dragon Abyss City, knowing that after treading on thin ice for over two thousand years, the clan finally welcomed the opportunity for comprehensive development on the [Red Star Continent]. Song Shixing spoke to reassure the slightly agitated Clan Elder, then turned his gaze to an elderly man behind him. The old man named Song Tiancong is now the highest-ranking Fourth Rank Clan Elder in Hidden Pulse. Receiving the cue, Song Tiancong gently nodded and summoned his flagship. Once aboard the warship, dozens of light beams surged from it, accurately entering all the core clan members present. No one resisted, as they all knew it was a linking mark emitted by a single silver group concealment component. Once the link was completed, Song Shixing led the team toward the exit of the teleportation chamber. Rushing out of the underground, more than thirty people appeared in the desert, representing their exit from the cover of the medium-sized Combined Illusion Space. However, with the support of the previously activated group concealment component, there was no need to worry about being discovered by any Alien Races that might be present. Swish, swish, swish! With flashes of light, more than thirty Torch Warships, each with a hull length of at least 3,000 meters, appeared in the sky above the desert. Yet in the eyes of other living beings, there was no anomaly. The primary target this time is the Fire Crow Mountain Range over 600 light-years away. Now everyone listen to orders: Spatial Jump charging begins! ... The effect of the silver group concealment component must be praised. The consecutive jumps of more than thirty Torch Warships did not emit any spatial fluctuations at all. Upon successfully reaching the outer region of the Fire Crow Mountain Range, the Fire Crow Clan, with a population exceeding a million, was utterly unaware of any anomalies. At the forefront of the more than thirty warships, the Main Control Room of the [Dinghai Dragon Ship]. Song Shixing focused his mind, activating the [Cloud Gazing Plate] component that had been sent over from the Dragon Spine Continent more than a hundred years ago on the warship. The Peeping Cloud Feature had just been triggered, and Song Shixing deliberately projected the surveillance imaging coming from deep within the Fire Crow Mountain Range into the magnetic wave communication group chat, allowing all core members to clearly see the specific situation within the depths of the Fire Crow Mountain Range. Its that Sixth Rank Fire Crow, absorbing the massive geothermal energy in the depths of the Fire Crow Mountain Range! Apart from the Sixth Rank Fire Crow, a dozen Fifth Rank Fire Crows of the entire Fire Crow Clan are all within this Fire Crow Mountain Range, with none outside. Xingzu, you may commence action! ... Observing the images emerging in the communication group chat, several clan members spoke up, especially when seeing the Sixth Rank Fire Crow deep underground in the Flame Mountain Range, with its astonishing wingspan, everyone was eager to move. Chapter 999: 520: Launch_2 Chapter 999: Chapter 520: Launch_2 Since both Sixth Rank and Fifth Rank Fire Crows are present, it means the silver-tier Fire Seed which can be converted into an upgraded Fire Source is likely here as well. Furthermore, eliminating all high-ranked Fire Crows of the Fire Crow Clan will allow prolonged concealment afterwards, granting them more time for operations. In contrast, Song Chi aboard the red Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong felt a tinge of sentimentality. The Peeping Cloud feature of the [Cloud Gazing Plate] bears considerable resemblance to the Heavenly Eye feature of [Heavenly Eye], though its effects seem slightly superior. Even in the geothermal eruption points deep within, which possess significant geomagnetic interference, the Peeping Cloud feature remains unaffected. After a brief moment of admiration, Song Chi quickly refocused. While the Peeping Cloud feature is immune to geomagnetic interference, its observational range pales in comparison to the Heavenly Eye. According to Zhao Xingzus statement, the Peeping Cloud feature enhanced to Lv60 has a maximum observational range of only 100 million kilometers. In contrast, the Heavenly Eye, capable of scanning thousands, ten thousand, or even millions of light-years, is vastly superior. Before he could dwell further, Song Shixings voice echoed in the group chat. Little Chi, lets enact a dual-layer blockade together. This will be even safer! Understood! Before long, [Space Lock Seal] and [Dinghai Dragon Ship] simultaneously activated same-quality Spatial Blockade components in sequence. Not long after, the central region of the Fire Crow Mountain Range soon alerted members of the high-ranked Fire Crow Clan. A Fifth Rank Fire Crow surged out of the Fire Crow Mountain Range, ascending into the Vault of Heaven. Massive waves of blazing flames erupted from its 10-kilometer wingspan, shooting directly toward the depths of the Vault of Heaven. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Under the fiery energy assault, the inner spatial barrier triggered by the Fearless Ship [Dinghai Dragon Ship] trembled slightly, generating subtle spatial ripples. However, since it was only a Fifth Rank Fire Crow causing the disturbance, its flames were unable to shake the spatial barrier fortified by Sixth Rank silver components. Sensing the formidable resistance of this spatial barrier, the Fifth Rank Fire Crow folded its fiery wings. Moments later, an audible screech issued from its throat. At first, the sound resembled cries; but upon spreading, it transformed into a statement in Universal Starry Sea Language. This is the territory of the mighty Fire Crow Clan, vassal of the Flame Sparrow Clan. Which clan dares to tread so brazenly here? Before the voice fully faded, an intense beam of light erupted from the void. Swoosh! A blinding pillar of light pierced the void, instantly obliterating the head of the Fifth Rank Fire Crow before it could even react. With a single hit, the gigantic corpse of the Fire Crow plummeted powerlessly. This scene alarmed the hundreds of thousands of Fire Crows residing in the mountain range, causing them to swarm out in masses, their fiery red figures flying toward the thirty-plus warships of the Song Family that had emerged from stealth mode. However, the Song Family warships showed no urgency to retaliate. Only Song Tiancongs flagship near the front charged its ship cannon, fueling its attack feature. Within a brief moment, forty-two colossal Quantum Sword Lights converged at its forefront. This was the hallmark of [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform]s Taiyi Quantum Sword Array feature. At this point, tens of thousands of Fire Crows had already ascended into the fiery skies, clustering into dense groupsa perfect scenario for the Taiyi Quantum Sword Array to unleash its area-of-effect prowess. Indeed, [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] was an asset Song Chi had detached from [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] using lossless dismantling technology before lending it out. Although the elder of the Tian Cong Clan, despite being younger by a century or two than Song Tianhao and Song Tianshu, had almost reached the end of his lifespan, he wanted to try pushing for promotion to battleship rank in his final days. Given this, Song Shixing naturally didnt interfere, seizing the opportunity to fully utilize the million Fire Crows of the Fire Crow Clan. Forty-two Quantum Sword Lights roared forth, sweeping into the tens of thousands of fiery red Fire Crows. Inside Song Tiancongs flagship, prompt notifications sounded repeatedly. Meanwhile, the promotion success rate displayed on the newly opened [Warship Promotion Task Panel] steadily increased. After maximizing the attack features of all ship cannons aboard Song Tiancongs flagship through Taiyi Quantum Sword Array, the group finally took collective action. One energy wave after another detonated, sending shockwaves in all directions. Deep within the mountain range, the hidden Sixth Rank Fire Crow was finally roused. Chirp! Chirp! A sharp screech echoed from the depths below before a massive red-colored specter shot skyward. Before the experienced Sixth Rank being could fully unleash its latent power, two unique chains emanating from the void precisely entangled it in rapid succession. [Divine Binding Chains]Bloodstained Divine Chain [Space Lock Seal]Heavenly Prison Chains One red, one silverboth reinforced to their respective components Great Rank limit. Their binding force was beyond imagination. In an instant, the soaring figure of the Sixth Rank Fire Crow froze in place. No matter how it tapped into its internal Law of Fire and Energy, it couldnt escape the chains grasp within a short timeframe. Seconds later, three beams of light struck from above. The three beams emanated from three separate warships: Song Chis Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Shixings Dinghai Dragon Ship, and Song Yans Red Flame Boiling Sea. Interestingly, while all three used attack features, they only applied regular ship cannon attack featuresnot the super main cannon. This resulted in the Sixth Rank Fire Crow being severely injured rather than outright annihilated. But this was precisely their intent: leaving the decisive strike to Song Tiancong. With the defenseless Sixth Rank Fire Crow easily taken down, wiping out the remaining clustered Fire Crows became merely a matter of time. Fortunately, each Song Family warship deployed ten Hellfire Mechs, and with over three hundred Fourth Rank Hellfire Mechs assisting, cleanup speed drastically improved. A few hours later, the entire Fire Crow Clan was eradicated by the Song Family, along with the completion of resource collection and inventorying from the Fire Crow Mountain Range. Magnetic communication chat buzzed as the elder responsible for inventory promptly sent out the summarized resource statistics. Initial resource plunder outcomes: Over four-digit quantities of Starry Sea Oddities: one strand of silver-tier Upgrade Fire Source, five strands of red-tier Upgrade Fire Sources, twenty-six strands of orange-tier Upgrade Fire Sources, one silver-grade convertible Energy Shield Oddity, thirty-two red oddities, three hundred ten orange oddities, and close to five-digit quantities of purple or lower oddities. Two strands of Seventh-Order Floating Land Origin, 6,800 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, 120,000 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin... One Earth Attribute Law God Crystal, one Metal Attribute Law God Crystal, various Fire Attribute Materials, and tens of thousands of tons of assorted mineral resources... Additionally, one massive Fire Cloud Crystal Ore Vein, one medium-sized Fire Copper Ore Vein, and seven small Fire Attribute Ore Veins... Scanning through the data, Song Chi quickly lost interest. Of all these items, the most valuable was the strand of silver-tier Upgrade Fire Source, though he no longer had any use for it. What surprised Song Chi was the Fire Crow Clans wealth compared to the Heavenly Star Civilization he had encountered before; clearly, the Fire Crow Clan had far richer resources. Although the clan held a Sixth Rank being as its pillar, it was worth noting that they were obligated to make continuous tributes to the Flame Sparrow Clan. This interplay led Song Chi to attribute the sheer abundance of assets to the inherent richness of the Eighth Level Floating Land itself, further igniting his fervent anticipation. According to members of the Hidden Pulse faction, the Fire Crow Clan had occupied the Fire Crow Mountain Range for only a short timemerely around the last thousand years since their emergence on [Red Star Continent]. A clan with merely one Sixth Rank being and a short thousand-year development already amassed far more wealth than the ten-thousand-year-old Heavenly Star Civilization. Then what about other Sixth Rank Alien Civilizations? As thoughts swirled in his mind, the chatter in the group escalated. Song Shixing decisively claimed the strand of silver-tier Upgrade Fire Source. I wont hold back on taking this silver-tier Upgrade Fire Source... No one objected, as if Song Shixing could elevate his Seed of Torch to silver grade, his flagships combat power would soaran essential boon to the Hidden Pulse faction as a whole. With Song Shixing securing the Upgrade Fire Source, everyone turned toward Song Yan and Song Chi. Unexpectedly, the two shook their heads simultaneously. Chapter 1000: 521: [Chaos Task] Chapter 1000: Chapter 521: [Chaos Task] The explanations of both were basically the same: they didnt currently need anything and decided to convert the rewards into Merit Points for later exchange when necessities arise. Their decision was not interfered with by the rest of the Hidden Pulse members. After the allocation process was completed, under Song Shixings leadership, they moved once again to the next operation site without any lingering attachment. ... The Song Familys actions spanned a full month, until the Flame Sparrow Clan discovered the massacre of the Fire Crow Clan and proactively reacted. Only then did all the core members of Hidden Pulse withdraw entirely into Dragon Abyss City. Hahaha, what a thrill! You guys have no idea how satisfying it was to bombard the Sword Slave Clan with artillery fire. Years ago, they ambushed and killed two Fourth Rank Clan Elders of our Song Family. This time, we flattened a medium-sized Sword Bone City, exterminated three Fifth Rank Sword Slave Clan members, and over twenty Fourth Rank Sword Slave Clan members. Exactly! Its a pity that Sword Bone Cities guarded by Sixth Rank Sword Slave Clan members can activate the Myriad Slave Sword Bone Formation. Even if we unleash the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, its hard to breach them in a short time. Otherwise, those Sixth Rank Sword Slave Clan members wouldve been dead for sure. No need. It would be wasteful to use the Starry Sky Dragon Shark for this kind of matter. This operation was just about plundering some special resources and avenging our past grievances. The greatest value of the Red Star Continent ultimately lies in its large-scale and even gigantic resource veins, the Eighth Rank Origin Eruption Eye, and the ubiquitous Starry Sea Alien Races. All these require us to establish our own cities. To establish a stable city, well need Dominator Creatures to oversee it. Once our city is built, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark will undoubtedly become its emblem. Its role as the neutral custodian of city order will be crucial. Moreover, there were unexpected additional gains from the Sword Bone City we wiped out. At this point, someone nearby laughed and remarked: Thats true. Who wouldve thought they had just finished mining an entire Pure Yang Jade vein? All those millennia-old Pure Yang Jades now belong to us. This material happens to be one of the special resources required for Cruisers to transition into Zhulu Warships. It should increase the success rate of our clan members who attempt the upgrade in the future. ... As soon as they returned to Dragon Abyss City, the core members began discussing the recent actions and the Hidden Pulses future arrangements. Upon regrouping at Dragon Abyss Hall, Song Shixing promptly issued the next instructions. This operation has attracted the attention of several Dominator Creatures, including the Flame Sparrow Dominator and the Master of Sword Slave. For the time being, just stay low and avoid heading out until the impact subsides. Understood! Got it! ... After the post-battle discussions concluded, Song Chi left Dragon Abyss Hall, planning to return to his own residence. Although he hadnt secured immense gains during this operation, he still came out with something valuable. Specifically, he held in hand a bottle containing dozens of drops of Time Marrow Fluid. This bottle of Time Marrow Fluid was taken from the treasury of a medium-sized civilization destroyed five days ago. Combined with the accumulated output from the Cultivation Secret Realm over the years, it was now sufficient for him to upgrade the Time Chess components to Lv60. However, just as he turned to leave, a soft voice called out from behind. Brother? Turning around, he saw that it was Song Yan who had called out to him. Song Chis expression remained composed, though he felt a bit surprised internally. Over the past five years, coupled with the recent month-long collaborative operation, Song Chi had gained considerable insight into this elder cousin of his generation. Song Yan was no ordinary individual. His age exceeded Song Chis by approximately fifty years, making him roughly three hundred thirty years old. Yet what was truly frightening was that his Guidance Technique had already reached the Fifth Rank Peak, and his Seed of Torch had long since advanced to Silver Quality. Additionally, a detail that deeply startled Song ChiSong Yans mastery of the Law of Fire had already entered Major Achievement territory. Song Chi didnt know the specifics, and his Double Pupils couldnt discern the exact depth, but those accomplishments alone were sufficient to prove Song Yans formidable prowess. Considering that Song Chi himself possessed the golden finger of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, enabling him to reach his current stage within two hundred years, one couldnt help but wonder: Song Yan, on the other hand, had achieved all this without such assistancehow? Brother, whats the matter? Though a flood of thoughts filled him, Song Chi reacted swiftly, maintaining an unaffected demeanor and expression. Song Yan didnt immediately reply, instead redirecting: Dont rush. Come sit at my place first. The pair walked all the way to Song Yans residence. Yet before Song Chi could speak further, Song Yan activated a specially authorized isolation field. As Song Chis heart tightened, Song Yan gestured gently and said: Relax. Im primarily shielding against Xingzus surveillance. After this operation, its clear that he doesnt want us heading out recklessly anytime soon... Brother, are you suggesting we go out together? Song Yan nodded. Noticing Song Chi frown and appear ready to decline, Song Yan quickly interrupted: Seventh Brother, hear me out first... Hearing this, Song Chi had no choice but to remain silent and listen to Song Yans plan. Seventh Brother, are you interested in pulling off something major? Song Chi didnt respond immediately, instead gazing calmly at Song Yan. Under his scrutiny, Song Yan cleared his throat and continued explaining: Heres the deal. About ten thousand miles east of Dragon Abyss City lies a Star Spirit Race civilization. Though its considered an advanced civilization... The moment he heard advanced civilization, Song Chi lost interest. An advanced civilization typically had Dominators overseeing it, along with hidden trump cards. To believe one could easily target such a civilization with only a Starry Sky Dragon Shark as support was gravely nai?ve. Perhaps sensing Song Chis doubts, Song Yan hastened to elaborate. Seventh Brother, just let me finish. First, the Star Spirit Races Dominator only recently ascended to the Seventh Rank, making them a newly risen Dominator... Even so, Song Chis enthusiasm remained minimal. With the Zhu Tian Ruins Markets monthly fortune-generating abilities, Song Chi prioritized caution above all else. He wasnt short on resources and had no intention of provoking other Dominator Creatures unless there was an imperative situation, such as when the New Moon Matriarch was involveda case where multiple Dominators joined forces against a severely injured target, all facilitated by the Ruins Market Projection. However, Song Yans next comment undeniably piqued Song Chis interest. Moreover, the Star Spirit Race is a tribe born of unique celestial bodies, naturally drawn to various stars and celestial phenomena, especially those remnants from the Multiverse Era. Intrigued, Song Chi interjected: Brother, are you saying the Star Spirit Race possesses Neutron Star Remains? Song Yan nodded firmly. Absolutely. Not only that, but they possess more than just one or two pieces. According to a captive servant I have inside, there are at least three pieces. Not stopping there, Song Yan added further details: They also hold Black Hole Dense Stone! We wont act alone for this mission. Besides you and me, I have two other highly capable friends. Well only need the Starry Sky Dragon Shark to delay the Star Spirit Dominator briefly, and our objectives will be accomplished! Song Chi fell into silent contemplation, weighing the pros and cons. Strategically, the idea made sense. In addition to the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, he could call upon the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Projection to guarantee safety. However, his primary concern was whether using the Projection Rank would lead to a profit or a loss. The Projection Rank required a Silver Oddity to activate, and given the four participants in this operation, the spoils would be divided equally. Whether they could recover the expense was uncertain. After all, while the Star Spirit Dominator was newly ascended, the civilizations foundation lacked the depth of a traditional advanced civilization, and with the Dominator present, stripping them of all assets wouldnt be feasible. Gaining four Silver Oddities wasnt guaranteed. After a moments hesitation, Song Chi eventually decided to give it a try. His motivation wasnt solely for monetary gain but for the opportunity to acquire the Neutron Star Remains and the rare Black Hole Dense Stone held by the Star Spirit Race. These resources were exceedingly rare, and relying on self-sufficient methods to find them could take far longer. Speaking of the Neutron Star Remains, they were critical for advancing the Neutron Star Core Armor to Golden Quality. The more the better, and the faster the better. Alright. When is the set date for this operation? Seeing Song Chis agreement, Song Yan seemed pleased, his face lighting up with a visible smile. Excellent. With you onboard, this plan is as good as done. As for timing, my friends havent confirmed yet, but it should be within the next few months! ... With their agreement secured, Song Chi didnt linger any further and quickly returned to his place. Within the Underground Warship Summoning Room, he retrieved the Time Marrow Fluid and fortified the Time Chess components to Lv60. The upgrade improved the instruments universal cooldown reduction, raising it further from 40% to 45%. Yet Song Chi showed little excitement on his face. Compared to the Time Chess itself, his real interest lay in the potential existence of the Time Chess Board. Since obtaining his second Time Chess piece from Pan Ying, he hadnt made any meaningful progress on uncovering other pieces. Despite conducting over a hundred exploration attempts across the Alien Star Domain over several decades, hed come across no further hints from the Heavenly Destiny Compass within its designated region. How could he not feel frustrated? Fate? To hell with fate! Even with the Golden Quality tracking component of the Heavenly Destiny Compass in hand, locating additional Time Chess pieces seemed an arduous challenge. Depending solely on fate? After venting internally for a bit, Song Chi refocused and summoned his warship, heading into the Ruins Market. Above the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi sat upon the virtual projection of the Starry Sky Throne, with the fake Enlightenment Meditation Mat beneath him. Before him was a faint trace of the Time Law, and using his Double Pupils, he was entirely immersed in comprehending this newly mastered law. Compared to the nearly perfected Space and Light Laws where his comprehension degree approached Major Achievement, his understanding of the Time Law, hovering merely at 40%, was still relatively easy to advance. His sudden impulse to delve into law comprehension had been partly stirred up by his routine cultivation but primarily by Song Yans impressive feats. A Battleship Captain exceeding three hundred years of age, who had achieved the Major Achievement stage of the Law of Fire while seemingly advancing further along that pathit wasnt a feat to be taken lightly. Time flew by, and within a few months, Song Chi found himself back on Dragon Spine Continent. Not because anything urgent had arisen on Dragon Spine Continent, but because an @mention notification on the Shaking Light Star Rank had caught his attention. Initially, Song Chi assumed someone had personally contacted him. Yet upon opening the Star Order Group Chat, he realized otherwise. Member Corpse Dog @mentioned all participants: The Tower has issued a new Chaos Task. If interested, log in proactively to check it out! Glancing at the message, Song Chi raised an eyebrow. Chaos Task, as the name implied, referred to assignments issued by the Shaking Light Star Tower with rewards including opportunities to perceive the Chaos Stele. Having already exhausted his perception attempts with the Chaos Stele, Song Chi naturally found great interest in this development. He swiftly activated his projection to log into the Star Tower. As expected, everyones deeply intrigued by the Chaos Task! Looking at the significantly larger crowd gathered in the Star Tower Great Hall compared to normal times, Song Chi silently noted this observation. Making his way to the Star Towers task window, his eyes quickly settled on the pinned Chaos Task. [Task: Secret Realm Exploration] [Restriction: Fifth Rank and below Torch Captain] [Task Description: A Vice Hall Master of Beidou Seven Stars Main Hall inadvertently discovered a special Secret Realm while exploring the Alien Star Domain. Details of the Secret Realm are still unclear.] [Task Reward: Star Tower Mall Credits, proportional to exploration results. Additional rewards for those providing significant information on the Secret Realm include perception opportunities at the Chaos Stele.] Chapter 1001: 522: 8th Order [Holy Light City] Chapter 1001: Chapter 522: 8th Order [Holy Light City] Song Chi carefully examined the pinned task, but he did not rush to accept it. Normally, if the [Star Tower] actively designates a task as a [Chaos Task], it means the task is either extremely complex, highly significant, or immensely valuable... Based on Song Chis speculation, this secret realm, which only permits Fifth Rank Battleship Captains to enter, is at least a top-tier Primordial Secret Realm and very likely a Cosmic Secret Realm. The value inherent in a secret realm of such rank is naturally incalculable, as evidenced by the [Time Realm Tree] secret realm encountered earlier. Given this premise, it would be false to claim he wasnt interested. However, Song Chi remained calm and fully acknowledged the critical point in the task description: Specific details are unclear. An unknown high-level secret realm carries a high degree of risk. There is even a possibility that if the rank of this realm is not lower than the Ruins Market Secret Realm, items like the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] and [Star Sea Ruin Market Rank] may lose their effect within. Additionally, the time agreed upon with his elder brother Song Yan was fast approaching. If he accepts this [Chaos Task] now, it would inevitably mean breaking their agreement. Forget it. Ill handle the Star Spirit Races actions first. By then, the task information on the Star Tower side should also be clearer. Having made his decision, Song Chi turned around, and as luck would have it, another figure emerged near the login platform. Waking of Insects, hows it going? Gary Frandy descended from the login platform, inquiring as he walked toward the turning Song Chi. Song Chi shook his head. Lets wait a bit longer! Clearly, Gary had already logged in once before and was now logging in for the second time. He was familiar with the task details. You plan to wait for follow-up updates about the secret realm before accepting? Seeing Song Chi nod, Gary seemed to disagree. Waiting will certainly make it safer, but by then, whether the task will still be available is questionable. I, Mystic Fox, and Red Fox have already taken the task. Well head out together to explore later. If you change your mind, youre welcome to join us! Song Chi naturally understood Garys underlying meaning. Since the secret realm had been discovered by the Beidou Hall group, the task was, unsurprisingly, issued to all seven halls of Beidou. If he delayed too much, it wouldnt be guaranteed that he could accept it later. Nevertheless, Song Chi shook his head again, unwilling to take the risk. Seeing his resolute expression, Gary chose not to press further and instead changed the subject: Anyway, theres still some time before the official departure. Lets see how things develop! ... While chatting with the Star Tower members, Song Chi found that few members had accepted the task. Apart from Gary, Red Fox, and Mystic Fox, only one or two others had. This wasnt because most members were as cautious as Song Chi, but because the [Shaking Light Star Tower] inherently had fewer members. Including Song Chi, the Star Tower had a total of only 30 members. Excluding more than ten Fearless Captains, only fifteen members met the task qualifications. Considering that three members were unavailable and others like Song Chi, Yulong, and Bai Mei showed little interest, only a handful of people were eligible to accept the task. Having five members accept it was already not bad. Hmm? Initially planning to linger at the Star Tower for a while, as rare as it was for the members to gather, Song Chi thought building relationships would be worthwhile. However, after letting out a small huh and explaining briefly to the members around him, he logged off from the Star Tower. ... In Dragon Abyss City, Song Chi stepped out from his private quarters and looked toward Song Yan, who was already waiting for him. So soon? Song Yan nodded. Lets go. Heading to Star Core City will take some time. Well need to meet up with my two friends at another massive city along the way. The two walked to the eastern outer side of Dragon Abyss City, then used the Teleportation Star Gate to reach the familys teleportation site located roughly two hundred light-years east of Dragon Abyss City. Without needing Song Chi to say anything, Song Yan chose not to summon his flagship. Instead, they directly entered the [Dimension Space Stone]. Song Yan had heard that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was equipped with a high-quality cloaked status for monitoring. Additionally, using the [Dimension Space Stone] bypassed the need for the [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate] and avoided consuming Floating Land Origina much more convenient choice. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, with the [Mirage Transformation Pearl] component activated, its Mirage Shadow feature made Song Chi confidently activate the warships Spatial Jump based on Song Yans provided coordinates. After the intense spatial turbulence, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong vanished from The Vault of Heaven, reappearing thousands of light-years east. Yet this was not their destination. The second jump component of the warship was promptly activated, propelling them another thousand light-years eastward. On the second day, when the two jump devices and the Mirage Transformation Pearl completed their cooldowns, Song Chi initiated another jump. Over eight thousand light-years east of Dragon Abyss City lay a vast expanse named [Silver Glass Plain]. At the heart of this supermassive plain spanning several light-years stood an ancient, towering giant city. This is [Holy Light City], a neutral city established by an Eighth Rank Peak Angel King. Outside the city, two warships over ten thousand meters long slowly approached. Through the warships communication channel, Song Yan patiently explained the information about [Holy Light City] to Song Chi. According to Song Yan, [Holy Light City] was the most orderly neutral city within a radius of tens of thousands of light-years. It was also one of the few Eighth Rank-level neutral cities on the vast [Red Star Continent], which spanned a diameter of over hundreds of thousands of light-years. Chapter 1002: 522: Rank 8 [Holy Light City]_2 Chapter 1002: Chapter 522: Rank 8 [Holy Light City]_2 [Holy Light City] was established over two hundred thousand years ago, and since its founding, the city has maintained exemplary order, earning an excellent reputation. That was also the reason why Song Chi didnt warp the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong directly above [Holy Light City]. Instead, he brought Song Yan out of the [Dimension Space Stone] a billion kilometers away and approached the city slowly and cautiously. Centered around the expansive [Holy Light City], a no-fly zone stretches for a billion kilometers in radius. Only low-altitude flight is permittedspatial warping, teleportation, and high-speed light travel are strictly forbidden. This restriction is more a measure to maintain order in the city rather than an intentional inconvenience for visiting Starry Sea Alien Races. It was evident that the exterior of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had undergone significant modifications. This wasnt merely because Song Chi had proactively withdrawn the layer of Holy Light Shield, but also because he had used the Thousand Changes feature of the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] for disguise. Song Chi knew he had no choice. As soon as he heard Song Yan mention that [Holy Light City] was founded by an Eighth Rank Angel King, he immediately removed the [Wings of Royal Authority] component and placed it temporarily in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. It was no joke. This Golden Sanctuary Component originated from a fallen Eighth Rank Angel King. If he didnt store it away, who knows whether the living Angel King might detect it? If unnoticed, then all would be fine. However, if discovered, trouble was inevitable. Naturally, Song Chi chose the safer option. Anyway, with the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component in place, temporarily unloading the [Wings of Royal Authority] wouldnt cause any resource loss. Come on, my two friends are waiting in the city! Song Yan called out, and the two controlled the warship as it moved toward the city gates. Halt! No private warships are allowed to enter the city! Suddenly, their path was obstructed. But Song Yan had already informed Song Chi in advance, so he wasnt surprised. Ultimately, Song Chi put on a layer of Plasma Shield along with a layer of Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor. The Plasma Shield featured a Sixth Rank Energy Level defense, while the Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor was only Fifth Rank for now, which didnt leave Song Chi feeling particularly reassured. After all, according to Song Yan, there were numerous Seventh Rank Dominators present in [Holy Light City]. Although the city had always maintained excellent order, there had been occasional incidents of Dominator Creatures actively causing trouble. Fortunately, Song Yan also recalled his flagship and proactively added a second layer of Individual Shield for him. This is a Silver Quality [Flame Shield], enhanced to Seventh Rank. It should maximize your safety, Old Seven! Hearing this, Song Chi felt a slight sense of relief. With three layers of physical shields, coupled with the Spiritual protection from [Dragon Whale Hall]s Mind Hall, his safety seemed sufficiently secured. Even so, Song Chi didnt let his guard down, activating [Plasma Guardian] to equip Song Yan with a Plasma Shield as well. After finishing their preparations, the two finally entered the gates of [Holy Light City]. As soon as they stepped into this majestic city, its walls covered in Law of Light motifs, Song Chi was visibly awestruck. In comparison, the family-built [Dragon Spine City] on Robber Star Floating Land, and [Silver Disk City] on Silver Disk Floating Land, paled into insignificance before the grandeur of [Holy Light City]. The sheer population alone revealed an insurmountable disparity. According to Song Yan, [Holy Light City] housed over ten billion permanent residents. Upon entering the city, a diverse array of Starry Sea Alien Races came into viewAngels, Vampires, the Sword Slave Clan, Humans, Half-Dragons, and more. The spectacle was truly astonishing. After scanning the broad streets resembling grand squares and the varied alien beings, Song Chi reassumed his composure and turned his gaze toward Song Yan beside him. As if understanding what Song Chi was contemplating, Song Yan nodded straight away. Lets take a stroll. This [Holy Light City] gathers over ten thousand different species, with goods of all kinds. If were lucky, we might find something valuable. Song Chi naturally didnt refuse, beginning to explore the stalls and shops lining the streets alongside Song Yan. Silver Legendary Oddity Intermediate Earth Attribute Law Crystal Ether Crystal Red Fire Seed Oddity ... After wandering through just a handful of the innumerable streets in the city, Song Chi already spotted plenty of valuable items. Two hours later, the two entered a shop named [Arcane Tower]. This large establishment, located near the central district, was said to be backed by the Arcane Civilization, which boasted Dominator-level creatures. Thanks to its influential backing, the shop housed a myriad of quality goods, otherwise unworthy of attracting Song Chis interest. Upon stepping through the entrance, Song Chi and Song Yans gazes were instantly drawn to the radiant golden light emanating from the display cabinet at the center of the shop. Within it rested a Gold Quality Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. [Oddity: Power Gem] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: No] [Note: A uniquely derived gem from the Arcane Continent, brimming with immense energythough utilizing it is exceedingly difficult.] What a pity! Song Chi shook his head. While Golden Sanctuary Oddities were undoubtedly treasures, a non-convertible oddity held little value for a Torch Ship Captain like him. The two didnt rush to leave but meticulously inspected the stores offerings. The [Arcane Tower] shop boasted far more than one Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. As they browsed, Song Chi suddenly halted. How much for this Sealing Origin Stone? Soon, a nearby shop assistant provided an answer. My lord, 10 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin! Upon hearing this, Song Chi didnt hesitatehe bought the Sealing Origin Stone immediately. After the transaction concluded, a subtle smile played on his lips. To a Torch Ship Captain, the Sealing Origin Stone was no stranger. It was one of the special resources potentially required for a battleships evolution into a Fearless Ship. With this purchase, he had now collected two of the four necessary resourcesan achievement worth celebrating. After continuing their explorations, Song Chi acquired a substantial quantity of resources, highly sought after in both the Zhu Tian Ruins Market and Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space. These items could fetch ten to several dozen times their original price upon resale, motivating Song Chi to buy as much as possible. As time grew late, Song Yan urged Song Chi to stop. Theres plenty of time to browse later. For now, come meet my two friends. ... [Holy Light City], North District. Following Song Yans lead, Song Chi soon encountered the so-called friends Song Yan had mentioned. Mirrors Clan? At the instant he observed their hallmark crystalline bodies, Song Chi identified their origins. Song Yans introduction further confirmed it. Old Seven, these two are outstanding talents of the Mirrors ClanJing Ji and Jing Hu. This is my seventh brother... After brief introductions, Song Chi greeted the two individuals warmly and courteously. As he understood, the Mirrors Clan bore many similarities to the Torch Human Civilizationboth were top-tier Advanced Civilizations within the Shattered Starry Sea. Known for their expertise in stealth and deception, they were formidable adversaries in battle, capable of catching opponents off guard. Alright, lets proceed this way. In seven days, well launch the operation targeting the Star Spirit Race. Jing Ji and Jing Hu, youll handle the Star Spirit Dominator. Well intervene covertly to conceal your identities as much as possible. As for the subsequent spoils, well split them 46. Agreed! ... With the arrangement finalized, both parties parted ways, agreeing to reconvene at the city gates six days later. Big Brother, can these two be trusted? Song Chi voiced the question weighing on his mind. After all, they were Alien Races, and he naturally harbored some reservations. Absolute trust would be unrealistic. However, Ive collaborated with these two for over a centurythere shouldnt be any significant issues! Since Song Yan had spoken, Song Chi chose not to dwell on the matter further. Over the following six days, the two continued exploring [Holy Light City]. On this particular day, a glimmer of intrigue appeared in Song Chis eyes as he discovered a shop named [Apocalypse Machinery]. Chapter 1003: 523: Intermediate-level Intelligent Brain and the [Astrologer Civilization] Chapter 1003: Chapter 523: Intermediate-level Intelligent Brain and the [Astrologer Civilization] [Apocalypse Machinery]? Song Chis mind raced as he stared at the name of the shop before him. Judging by the name, it was highly likely to be a shop specializing in mechanical products. But what kind of civilization is behind it? A Mechanical Race civilization? Or perhaps just a tech-based one? I hope its a Mechanical Race civilization. That way, I might finally get my hands on the Intermediate-level Intelligent Brain Ive been searching for. In a split second, countless thoughts surged through Song Chis mind. As he and Song Yan entered the shop named [Apocalypse Machinery], the first thing that caught their eyes was the multitude of mechanical creations of various sizes. Among these were humanoid mechas, beast-shaped mechas with superior melee capabilities, specialized starships, Floating Land flying cars, and even a basic model of a starspace mechanical fortress, which Song Chi caught sight of. All of these shared one common feature: they were exceptionally eye-catching, exuding a certain aesthetic of violent beauty. From the range of products on display, Song Chi already had his answer. So it really is a Mechanical Race civilization shop! To present such a variety of medium- to high-rank mechanical creations, especially the starspace mechanical fortress, was a feat only a civilization like the Mechanical Race could achieve. Their gazes swept across the products, but Song Chi and Song Yan remained remarkably composed, showing no trace of excitement. To an inexperienced rookie, these items might appear as treasures. While they were undeniably powerful, anyone slightly familiar with the Mechanical Race civilization would immediately perceive them differently, seeing them as tremendous threats to be approached only with caution. There was a simple reason for this: while the mechanical creations of the Mechanical Race civilization were effective, their reliability was a significant issue. And this unreliability wasnt about the efficiency of their operations but their safety. Most creations from the Mechanical Race civilization could be remotely controlled by the Mechanical Race itself, turning tools originally meant for production or combat into rogue mechanical combat units in an instant. Imagine being in the middle of a battle and having your weapon suddenly betray you, reducing you to a casualty under its blade. Such incidents were not rare, and civilizations had often lost wars to the Mechanical Race through this exact tactic. Ignoring the displayed items, Song Chi got straight to the point. Do you have Intermediate-level Intelligent Brains for sale? Soon, the Mechanical Race storekeeper responded. Intermediate-level Intelligent Brains are only available for trade. We do not accept Floating Land Origin transactions. If you wish to purchase, please present your bargaining chips, and this shop will assess their value. Only for trade, huh... Song Chi frowned. While he had numerous resources at his disposal, he wasnt sure if any would be of significant use to the Mechanical Race. With that thought, he left briefly. After summoning his warship in a specific area, he quickly returned, this time holding several storage capsules. Handing over four storage capsules to the Mechanical Race storekeeper, Song Chi remained silent, waiting for the others reply. The four storage capsules contained various mineral resources, most of which were commonly used by the Mechanical Race civilization according to the warships database. These resources werent particularly rare, so Song Chi wasnt sure if they would suffice to exchange for an Intermediate-level Intelligent Brain. One had to admire the strengths of the Mechanical Race. With the immense computational power of its Intelligent Brain, it took only a short time to inventory the tens of thousands of mineral resources within the four storage capsules and highlight some key resources. Synthium, Titanium Stone... After noting the specific minerals mentioned, Song Chi once again left the shop. When he returned for the third time, his expression betrayed a hint of helplessness. The reason was simple: the minerals on the list were scarcely stocked at the Ruins Market. In the end, the Mechanical Race storekeeper was only willing to trade 20 Intermediate-level Intelligent Brains. Yet the [Dome Sky Brain System] component required at least 60 Intermediate-level Intelligent Brains to reach level 70, which was far from enough at the moment. Just as Song Chi was feeling frustrated, Song Yan took the initiative to retrieve an Orange Oddity from her Ancestral Torch. [Floating Land Origin Core Fusion Body] During their first exploration of the Alien Star Domain, Song Chi had also obtained one of these Origin Core Fusion Bodies. However, the one he acquired was of Purple Quality, while the one Song Yan presented now was of Orange Quality. Seeing this Oddity, the Mechanical Race storekeeper showed considerable interest. In the end, Song Chi managed to acquire an additional 50 Intermediate-level Intelligent Brains. Upon stepping out of the [Apocalypse Machinery] shop, Song Yan immediately warned: Old Seven, the risks with Intelligent Brains are substantial. One careless move, and they might end up taking over your mind. Be careful. Song Chi nodded and replied: Dont worry. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong already has an Intelligent Brain component. These are merely to enhance that component. In that case, its fine! Hearing it was for an Intelligent Brain component, Song Yans lingering concern dissipated instantly. While Intelligent Brain components were far more powerful than standard Intelligent Brains, they had to be linked to the Torch Ship Captains Seed of Torch to function. In the interconnected network of Seeds of Torch spanning the Torch Human Civilization, no level of Intelligent Brain could disrupt the system. Even Mythical Quality Intelligent Brain components stood no chance! It was laughable to think otherwise. The Seeds of Torch network, anchored by the Source Seed of Torch, was the very foundation of the Torch Human Civilizationa force no single entity could hope to challenge. ... Astrology Tower? Another peculiar shop in the city? After leaving [Apocalypse Machinery], the duo continued to explore [Holy Light City]. This time, they arrived at a brand-new street. At the center of this street stood an ancient silver-white tower, its presence striking and extraordinary. In response to Song Chis query, Song Yanwho had visited [Holy Light City] multiple times over the centuriesexplained: Hmm... Sort of. But the Astrology Tower doesnt sell goods. It serves only one purpose! And that is? Astrology! Song Chi: ??? Upon hearing the word astrology, Song Chi was filled with skepticism. Only after Song Yan whispered an explanation did he realize its significance. Astrological divination... If you put it that way, isnt it just fortune-telling? Uh, yeah, thats not entirely wrong. The two exchanged whispers as Song Chi prepared to bypass the tower. However, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him mid-step. Stopping abruptly, he caught Song Yans curious glance. What is it? Thinking of getting your fate read? Song Chis eyes burned with determination as he nodded decisively. Nonetheless, instead of entering the ancient silver-white tower right away, he set off toward a designated area to summon the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Inside the warship, Song Chi retrieved the second [Time Chess] component he had obtained from Pan Ying. It rested on the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], and with it in hand, he quickly returned to the city. I hope this works! Muttering under his breath, he stepped into the [Astrology Tower] alongside Song Yan. Upon entering, they discovered that the tower seemed quite popular. Many creatures were lined up for astrology, and it wasnt long before Song Chi saw a long queue ahead of him. Taking advantage of the waiting time, Song Yan activated an isolation domain around them and began providing details about the [Astrology Tower]. The [Astrology Tower] was backed by the advanced [Astrologer Civilization], which had set up branches in various neutral cities across the [Red Star Continent]. However, the standing of the [Astrology Tower] in [Holy Light City] was particularly high. Rumor had it that a Seventh Rank Astrologer personally established this tower. So you mean theres a Seventh Rank Astrologer in this [Astrology Tower]? Can we possibly persuade them to perform a divination? Song Chi raised his voice slightly. Initially, his expectations for this astrology session had been low. After all, items linked to the [Time Chess Board], like the [Time Chess] component, were at least of Black Qualitya level not easily revealed through divination. However, if a Dominator-level astrologer were involved, there might just be a sliver of hope. Song Yan quickly shook her head, dispelling his excitement. Youre overthinking. Astrology comes at a cost to the astrologers lifespan. At the Seventh Rank, their status is already sky-high. Even fellow Dominators might struggle to enlist their help, let alone us. Hearing this, Song Chi sighed. Who could disagree? Even on Blue Star in his past life, fortune-tellers with real abilities were often valued highly by influential figures. Their conversation continued as they slowly made their way forward. Finally, it was Song Chis turn. Standing by, Song Yan watched with curiosity, eager to see what Song Chi intended to ask. What would you like to divine? At the first-floor counter, the raspy voice of an elderly astrologer reached them. After hesitating momentarily, Song Chi handed over the [Time Chess] piece glowing with silver light. I wish to divine Before he could finish his sentence, the astrologer behind the counter had already returned the [Time Chess] piece to him and explained swiftly: This is beyond my ability. You may proceed to the second floor. Song Chi: ... Rendered speechless, he inwardly lamented the time spent waiting in line, only to be redirected. Still, he understood. He had some idea of the intrigue surrounding the [Time Chess] item, which was far beyond the scope of an ordinary astrologer. Soon, he and Song Yan ascended to the second floor. Expecting another wait, he was surprised to find far fewer Alien Races on this level than the first floor. Yet, once again, Song Chi faced disappointmentthe astrologers here also directed him to proceed to the third floor. This pattern repeated six times until Song Chi and Song Yan finally reached the seventh floor, the towers summit. The instructions from the previous astrologers allowed them unobstructed entry, but the counter on the seventh floor remained closed. Instead, a servant assured them with just four words: Please wait patiently. Under normal circumstances, Song Chi would have left by now. However, after hearing from Song Yan about the presence of a Seventh Rank Astrologer, he rationalized that the higher-ranked astrologer deserved a certain level of respect. Chapter 1004: 524: Delighted to Hear About the "Time Chess Board Chapter 1004: Chapter 524: Delighted to Hear About the Time Chess Board Song Chi and Song Yan waited silently for two days, but the Seventh Rank Astrologer still hadnt appeared. As the appointed time with Jing Ji and Jing Hu drew near, Song Chi pondered for a long time before finally giving up on the idea of waiting any longer. [Astrology Tower] had stood in this [Holy Light City] for tens of thousands of years and would continue to exist long thereafter. There was no urgency in this moment. Big brother, lets go! As soon as the words were spoken, before the two could turn away, the long-sealed divination window, closed for months, abruptly swung open. When he saw this, Song Chi, knowing the opening would only last a few minutes, didnt hesitate for a second. He stepped forward quickly and handed over the [Time Chess] component radiating silver light in his hand. An elderly hand flashed briefly. By the time Song Chi reacted, the [Time Chess] was no longer in his grasp. Quick to respond, Song Chi immediately voiced his request. Master, I seek to divine the location of this objects main body! Silence followed. After Song Chis words echoed, no reply came from the window for several seconds. Finally, a voice, ancient yet calm, drifted out from behind the curtain. The position of this objects main body is extremely high. Three Silver Star Sea Wondrous Objects are required for sacrifice, and even then, there is a significant probability that only a general region may be revealed. Are you sure you wish to proceed? Song Chis expression froze, and for a moment, he sank into silence. Three Silver Oddities, and only a vague region could be divinedthis forced him to reflect on whether it was worth it. He didnt deliberate long before recalling that the [Time Chessboard] component was likely a Black Supreme Oddity, which settled his decision. However, before retrieving the required artifacts, he tentatively asked another question. Master, may I ask how wide the general Star Domain revealed by the divination might be? This has a high degree of uncertainty; it depends on the result of the divination itself! Having received this response, Song Chi gritted his teeth and ultimately agreed to proceed. Please wait! Following the earlier process, he left briefly and, upon return, now held three Silver Star Sea Wondrous Objects, glowing with silver light. Given that the Ruins Market Oddity Exchange Shop had amassed over forty Silver Oddities, taking out three for this purpose wasnt too burdensome at the moment. Once the three Silver Oddities were passed into the window, silence overtook the scene inside once more. The waiting process was immensely torturous, especially as this involved an object of extremely high quality and raritya time-related wondrous object. Beside him, Song Yan said little. Yet upon seeing Song Chi willingly sacrifice three Silver Quality Oddities for the divination, he could only surmise that the endeavor was anything but trivial. Since Song Chi offered no explanation, Song Yan refrained from pressing him. After all, each component of a Torch Warship represented its greatest secret, not to mention that this was clearly an exceptionally high-quality part. Even among those of shared lineage, such questions were best avoided. A full thirty minutes passed before an abrupt, piercing noise emerged from the window, startling Song Chi and Song Yan from their quiet anticipation. Hm! A subdued grunt seemed to reach their ears but quickly dissipated, feeling more like an auditory illusion. Soon, the elderly hand returned from within the curtain, extending the [Time Chess] component back toward them. Master... Receiving the [Time Chess], Song Chi was about to request details on the divinations result. But before he could say anything, piercing starlight suddenly erupted from the top of the tower. Before Song Chi and Song Yan could react, an intense repelling force enveloped them. The world around them twisted and shifted, and by the time their senses returned, they found themselves standing outside the [Astrology Tower]. This... Confused, Song Chi glanced down at the [Time Chess] in his hand, and after a moment, understanding dawned on him. On the side of the [Time Chess] component was an unexpected, unique divination star chart. The star chart recorded an interstellar coordinate along with an inscription. [Divination Coordinates XXXX... The objects main body could be anywhere within a 30-billion-light-year spherical radius centered on this coordinate!] Song Chi furrowed his browa spherical range with a radius of 30 billion light-years was more than excessive. While this represented a considerable narrowing compared to the seemingly boundless Shattered Starry Sea, pinpointing a single [Chessboard] within such a vast expanse still seemed insurmountably difficult. This was, after all, a 30-billion-light-year radius, which covered countless River System Communities. Fortunately, I have the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component. With its current tracking radius of two billion light-years, I only need to invest more timeit should still be possible to locate the [Time Chessboard]! Comforting himself, Song Chi turned his attention back to the coordinate designated on the divination star chart, and his expression quickly grew pained again. Previously, the concern had been about narrowing the range; now, the issue shifted to how to reach that specific coordinate. The Seventh Rank Astrologer had only provided a coordinatethere was no information about its location or its distance from the Red Star Continent or the Dragon Spine Continent. What if the coordinate itself lay tens or even hundreds of billions of light-years away from the Dragon Spine Continent? Then figuring out how to travel to that point would be an enormous challenge. To clarify this point, Song Chi and Song Yan exchanged quick words and sought out a warship docking zone to summon the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. After completely isolating the warship inside and out, Song Chi used the Ruins Market to return to the Dragon Spine Continent. At Green Moon Manor, having refrained from bringing the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with him, Song Chi instead used a Quantum Communication Bracelet to reach out to the patriarch. Song Wujiang responded promptly, and before long, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] arrived at Green Moon Manor to pick up Song Chi. Chapter 1005: 524: Delighted to Hear About the "Time Chess Board"_2 Chapter 1005: Chapter 524: Delighted to Hear About the Time Chess Board_2 Dragon Spine Continent, Zhuifire Plains. Within the large combined Illusion Space, Song Chi voluntarily informed the patriarch of the coordinates revealed by divination. Song Wujiang was slightly surprised. Are you suggesting we use the [Space Wormhole Generator] to see if it can connect the wormhole exit to these coordinates? Yes, Patriarch, these coordinates are very important to me. For now, we can only let the [Space Wormhole Generator] components give it a try! Song Wujiang pondered carefully for a moment, then finally nodded and said: Since it was derived by a Seventh Rank Astrologer, it shouldnt be too dangerous. However, to be safe, bring the Starry Sky Dragon Shark over first! Only after Song Chi brought the Starry Sky Dragon Shark back from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did Song Wujiang tentatively activate the [Space Wormhole Generator] components. A moment later, he shook his head and said: Its not working, it cant be activated! This declaration made the result clear: the coordinates derived from divination were located over 30 billion light-years away from the Dragon Spine Continent. Noticing the flash of helplessness in Song Chis eyes, Song Wujiang comforted him: The [Space Wormhole Generator] is currently only Level 70. Once upgraded to the Eighth Rank, its maximum connection distance can reach 300 billion light-years. By then, it should be possible to confirm the exact location of your coordinates. Song Chi nodded lightly. Understood, thank you for the help, Patriarch. I still have matters to handle on the [Red Star Continent], so I wont stay long on the Dragon Spine Continent. This, however, was just surface politeness. In truth, he was deeply disappointed. The Eighth Rankspoken of so casuallywas not so easily attained. Not to mention the vast resources required for the upgrade, even obtaining a Golden Torch Seed alone was a formidable challenge. Song Wujiang, now only possessing a Silver Torch Seed, would need to acquire a strand of Golden Upgrading Fire Source to advance to a Golden Torch Seed. But such an advanced Fire Source was immeasurable in value and even more precious than ordinary Black Supreme Components. Even among Star-Annihilating Starship Captains, over half lacked a Golden Torch Seed, which spoke volumes about its rarity. Spectral Energy surged as Song Chi returned to Zhu Tian Ruins Market. However, at that moment, a spark of inspiration flashed in his mind. He thought of a way to extend the range of the [Space Wormhole Generator] without upgrading it to the Eighth Rank. It seems I could use the [Miracle Origin Improvement Platform] to give it a try. Muttering to himself, a glimmer of excitement flashed in Song Chis eyes. After weighing the idea for a while, he realized this approach indeed had significant feasibility. But he refrained from acting rashly. No, I need at least a distance tripled trait line to even consider it. Even that might not be enough. Tripling would only reach 90 billion light-years, which is still too small... Muttering to himself, Song Chi returned to [Holy Light City]. With a plan in mind, over the next two days, he wandered through various parts of [Holy Light City], deliberately searching for special transmission components. When it was mentioned he needed components with traits like double transmission range, Song Yan also promised to help him search actively. Additionally, Song Chi spread the news in the Star Rank Group Chat, contacting Shen Youran, the Dragon Spine Continent, Pan Ying, Wang Zhen, and others. He also placed high-priced purchase requests in the Ruins Market and Divine Country Player Trading Space, employing every resource at his disposal to seek out such trait lines. Two days later, still without results, Song Chi and Song Yan departed [Holy Light City]. Outside the city gates, they reunited with Jing Ji and Jing Hu. The four of them summoned their respective Starships and sped toward a Star Spirit Race stronghold over 3,000 light-years away. Within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chi curiously observed the two unique Starships nearby. Unlike the Torch Human Civilizations Torch Warships, the Mirrors Clans exclusive Starships, known as Mirror Rhombus Shuttles, typically featured sleek, streamlined designs offering unimaginable speeds. Combined with their formidable Illusion abilities, they often caught enemies off guard in stellar warfare. Following a brief discussion, all four Starships sequentially activated their Jump Devices. However, while Song Chi and his companion used the Torch Warships standard Miracle Jump, the two Mirror Rhombus Shuttles employed curvature jumps instead. Several days later, at the outskirts of the Star Core Plateau. The four concealed Starships silently observed the massive fortress city looming on the horizon. The city, named [Star Core City], was the primary stronghold of the Star Spirit Race for this mission. Compared to the previous [Holy Light City], [Star Core City] was significantly smaller in scale. In the Warship Communication Group Chat, discussions continued between the participants. So, if we lure out the Star Spirit Dominator, are you certain you can bypass the Star Core Formation and infiltrate Star Core City undetected? Though the plan had already been confirmed multiple times, at this crucial moment, Song Yan couldnt help asking again. Yan, trust us. The Mirrors Clan isnt just about disguise; spatial manipulation is one of our core abilities! Alright, then. Begin camouflaging my cousins Starry Sky Dragon Shark! With that, Song Yan signaled to Song Chi, who promptly opened the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hatch. Moments later, the miniaturized Starry Sky Dragon Shark dashed out of the Warship. At that instant, rays of Mirror Light streamed out simultaneously from both Mirror Rhombus Shuttles, heading straight for the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. Having been prepped by Song Chi, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark didnt resist as the beams of Mirror Light merged into its body. Soon after, Song Chi witnessed an extraordinary transformation: the previously normal-looking Starry Sky Dragon Shark morphed, under the gleam of Mirror Light, into a Black Teeth Giant Shark. Honestly, its flawlessI cant see any discrepancies! Seeing such a lifelike disguise for the first time, Song Chi was visibly astonished. Already accustomed to this, Song Yan chuckled and said: This is just a basic ability of the Mirrors Clan. Furthermore, Jing Ji is currently only at the Sixth Rank, and Jing Hu is merely at the Fifth Rank. To avoid detection, they could only mimic a form similar to the Black Teeth Giant Shark. If it were a Domination Level member of the Mirrors Clan, they could even disguise the Starry Sky Dragon Shark as a Domination Level Mechanical Divine Spiritone undetectable even to enemies of the same level! ... Now, let the operation commence! Within the Communication Group Chat, the four exchanged determined glances. Then, with a thought from Song Chi, the outwardly-disguised-as-Black-Teeth-Giant-Shark Starry Sky Dragon Shark soared into the sky. As it ascended, its body began to rapidly expand. Roar! A deafening roar reverberated across the skies of the Star Core Plateau, instantly alarming the dominators of the entire region. Near the central area of the plateau, within Star Core City, the Power of Domination overflowed, and the newly ascended Star Spirit Dominators aura blanketed half the Vault of Heaven. The Star Spirit Dominator did not appear. Instead, it seemed to convey its authority over the plateau through its aura, warning the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. However, such a display was doomed to fail. On Song Chis signal, the Black Teeth Giant Shark-impersonating Starry Sky Dragon Shark advanced toward Star Core City unhesitatingly. According to the default rule of the [Red Star Continent], this was a direct provocation against the regions protector. Receiving this challenge, the Star Spirit Dominator within Star Core City could not stand idle. The Star Core Shield above the city burst with infinite starlight, and a colossal Star Spirit emerged from it. With the Power of Domination and the Law of Light swirling around it, the Star Spirit Dominator crossed millions of kilometers in just a breath and appeared near the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. Without a word, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark launched an attack. Vast amounts of Domination Energy surged as it collided fiercely with the Star Spirit Dominator. Song Chis group of four wasnt distracted by the raging Domination battleground. As the Star Spirit Dominator was drawn out of Star Core City, the four exchanged a tacit glance. Jing Ji and Jing Hu once again emitted beams of Mirror Light, this time targeting the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] and [Red Flame Boiling Sea]. Chapter 1006: 525: [Star Spirit Treasure Vault] Chapter 1006: Chapter 525: [Star Spirit Treasure Vault] Under the effect of two beams of Mirror Light, the exterior of the two Torch Warships transformed, ultimately taking the appearance of two ordinary starships. The change in appearance was only one part of it. More importantly, the warship hulls of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Red Flame Boiling Sea gained further concealment. Together with the two Mirror Rhombus Shuttles, all four warships appeared to almost completely merge with the surrounding void, making them extremely difficult to detect. In this state, the engines of the four warships ignited, heading straight toward the distant Star Core City. Of course, while this concealment effect was impressive, it might not work on Dominator-level beings. Hence, Song Chi and the others meticulously avoided the Dominator battlefield above. Even the Star Spirit Dominator overhead remained unaware, let alone the other Star Spirit Race entities below the Dominator level. Despite the four warships having reached near the Star Core Shield, they went completely unnoticed. Prepare to initiate spatial manipulation; dont resist it. Also, rememberthe manipulation lasts only twenty minutes, so dont delay! In the warship group chat, Jing Ji reminded everyone again. She then fully mobilized her Sixth Rank energy, unleashing an abundance of Mirror Light from her Mirror Rhombus Shuttle, swiftly enveloping all four warships. Inside the Star Core Array, in an unnoticed corner of the Vault of Heaven, the void seemed to transform into a transparent mirror. At one moment, a bright flash emerged from the mirror, but it swiftly reverted to its original state. However, in truth, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the others had silently crossed the Star Core Shield above, now appearing within Star Core City. Crucially, the Mirror Light concealing the ships lingered, and the countless Star Spirit Race beings within the city remained completely unaware of their presence. Witnessing this eerie method, Song Chi felt a chill run through his heart. He couldnt help but think: if this method could also be applied to bypass the Floating Land Shield, then the Mirrors Clan would be truly formidableeffectively rendering the final and strongest defensive measures of countless civilizations meaningless before them. As if perceiving Song Chis thoughts, Song Yan proactively explained to him via private communication: This spatial manipulation ability has significant limitations. It only works because the Star Spirit Dominator just recently advanced, and the Star Core Array energy intensity of Star Spirit City is still at the Sixth Rank Peak level. Additionally, Jing Ji has a high-level spatial manipulation oddity aiding her. Otherwise, a Sixth Rank Mirrors Clan member wouldnt be able to transform space so effortlesslylet alone achieve it with the massive Floating Land Shield, whose scale far surpasses shields of the same rank. After hearing the explanation, Song Chi thought to himself that this was more reasonable; otherwise, it would be far too exaggerated. This all happened within moments. In fact, after infiltrating Star Core City, the team wasted no time since they only had twenty minutes. Follow me! Song Yan took the lead, piloting the Red Flame Boiling Sea downward. He had previously prepared measures within Star Core City and knew the specific layout. The direction he headed toward was precisely where the Star Spirit Treasure Vault was located. The speed of the four warships was deliberately slowor rather, they dared not move quickly. Five and Sixth Rank Star Spirit Race beings sporadically emerged nearby, and a slight misstep would expose them. Fortunately, each warship possessed instantaneous short-range Flash Escape capabilities. After triggering the ability once, they reached the building housing the Star Spirit Treasure Vault without incident. *Buzz buzz buzz!* Just as the four warships were about to burst into the building, they suddenly triggered a layer of small Starlight Shield. This abrupt change naturally drew the attention of numerous nearby Star Spirit Race beings. Within the next second, under their furious glares, countless beams of Star Light rained down from all directions. Though the four warships were far from ordinary, suffering minimal damage, the intensive firepower bombardment left them unable to conceal themselves further. Their warship hulls were promptly exposed to the Star Spirit Race beings surrounding them. This only fueled the Star Spirit Race beings rage. Above them, Primordial Stars began to coalesce, rapidly swelling under immense starlight augmentation. The sizes expandedhundreds of meters, thousands of meters, tens of thousands of meters... In mere moments, the Primordial Star took the form of a ten-thousand-meter-wide illusory celestial body. Song Chi didnt care about its sizewhat mattered was the overwhelming threat posed by this Primordial Star. Even inside the warship, he felt his back covered in cold sweat as his hair stood on end. Driven by instinct, he fully activated his Double Pupils. Indeed, such ancient civilizations passed down for thousands of years within the Red Star Continent are no easy foe. This shield clearly wasnt here beforehandit must have been deliberately added by the Sixth Rank Star Spirit Race beings after the Star Spirit Dominator left! In the warship chat, Song Yans expression was grim. Suddenly, Song Chis voice rang out in the chat. The Primordial Star overhead is infused with the primal energy of two Golden Oddities. Combined with Star Core City and the reinforcement from more than ten Sixth Rank Star Spirit Race beings, this thing possesses Seventh Rank-level might. You all focus on breaching the Starlight ShieldIll handle the forces outside! Understanding the urgency of the situation, Song Yan, Jing Ji, and the others all silently agreed without further discussion. Having conducted many joint missions, the team was composed of seasoned veteransespecially Song Yan and the other two. Seeing Song Yan not objecting, Jing Ji and the other ally deduced that Song Chi truly possessed the ability to handle the task and wasnt being reckless. Within the Red Flame Boiling Sea Control Room, Song Yan swiftly activated a Red Quality component aboard his flagship. A crimson beam shot out from the warships hull, instantly piercing the Starlight Shield ahead. It visibly dimmed but did not completely shatter. Fortunately, following the crimson beam, a sharp Mirror Rhombus fired from Jing Hus Mirror Rhombus Shuttle. *Crack crack crack!* The immensely dim Starlight Shield shattered instantly. Old Seven! The trio of warships sped into the treasure vault building, but Song Yan still reminded Song Chitime was evidently too short. The Primordial Star overhead had fully taken its shape. Rays of Primordial Star Light shot forth, imbued with Dominator might, cascading downward without reprieve. Within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, watching the overwhelming Primordial Star Light bearing down on them, Song Chis mind conjured an idea. Using the Holy Light Shield, Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, Black Hole Evolution Layer, and Neutron Star Core Armor together, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong should likely withstand the most aggressive beam among the Primordial Light, given it lacked Perfect Law enhancementa pseudo-Dominator-grade attack in essence. However, even if it could block the concentrated Primordial Light, the infinite star rays following it would remain a formidable threat. Without energy shields and warship armor protection, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would face dire peril. Of course, he could activate the Final Blessing feature to recover the armor and energy shields entirelybut Song Yan and the others wouldnt have such safety measures. The dense star rays operated more like clustered bombardments, necessitating someone to intercept them. You all head in to plunder. Stick to the preplanned return timedont worry about here! That said, since Im covering the retreat, post-mission earnings must give us a 70% cut! Jing Ji was evidently decisive and resolute. Faced with Song Chis abrupt redistribution proposal, she only hesitated briefly before nodding in agreement. Your contribution is indeed greater this time3:7 it is! ... After negotiating terms, Song Yan and the other two stopped hesitating, promptly plunging deeper into the treasure vault building. Outside, as the Seventh Rank-level Primordial Light Beam prepared to strike the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, a radiant golden light emerged from the warship. An Angel Sovereign Wings-enhanced shield of Holy Light enveloped the massive form of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Protected by the illusionary True Spirit of the Angel King with Eighth Rank power, the Dominator-level Primordial Star Light was weakened by 80%, rendering it incapable of inflicting significant damage on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Under the protection of the Holy Light, the cascading Primordial Star rays were repelled, entirely unable to penetrate the Angel King True Spirit Illusions interior. Angels dare to invade our Star Core Holy City? Courting death! Seeing the colossal True Spirit Illusion of the Angel King hovering above the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the Star Spirit beings instinctively mistook Song Chi for an angel. Having successfully misdirected their animosity, Song Chi certainly wouldnt bother correcting them. Confronted with an increasing number of Fifth and Sixth Rank Star Spirit Race entities attacking from above, Song Chi remained unperturbed. The enhanced Wings of Royal Authority component (level 70) summoned a near-impenetrable Angel King True Spirit Illusion. Ordinary attacks at the Fifth and Sixth Rank levels would be suppressed by 90%, leaving only 10% of residual power. Even this reduced force would struggle to breach the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs outer layer of Holy Light Shield, requiring prolonged efforts that posed minimal threat to the warship overall. Recognizing the futility of their tactics, the Star Spirit beings ceased their attacks momentarily. At that moment, a Sixth Rank Peak Star Spirit ascended to the Vault of Heaven, emanating tremendous star energy as it established a deliberate link to the Primordial Star overhead. In an instant, the Primordial Star and this entity became fully synchronized. Song Chi could only watch as the figure raised its right arm, appearing to cradle the entire Primordial Star. Just when Song Chi wondered what it intended, the Sixth Rank Peak Star Spirit violently swung its armcausing the ten-thousand-meter Primordial Star to transform into a meteor, blazing with radiant star light and incandescent flames, plummeting downward. Seriously, another self-destructing star move? Does every Star-forged civilization default to this trick? This was the first thought to surface in Song Chis mind. It wasnt entirely unwarrantedboth the Robber Star Race and the Star Spirit Race seemed to rely on star projection self-destruction after summoning one, and even his Shaking Light Star Tower boasted similar techniques. Despite his internal grumbling, Song Chis response was swift. Under his mental command, the True Spirit Illusion of the Angel King overhead unfurled twelve radiant wings. Each wing brimmed with concentrated Holy Light energy and the Law of Light, ultimately coalescing into a massive Holy Light Ball that surged straight toward the descending Primordial Star. *Boom!* The collision of Holy Light and Star Light unleashed a devastating shockwave, rippling outward from the point of impact. Chapter 1007: 526: 【Red Vault Jump Device】and Gold【Star Mirror Stone】 Chapter 1007: Chapter 526: Red Vault Jump Deviceand GoldStar Mirror Stone Holy light and starlight intertwined, transforming the entirety of Star Core City into a sea of light in this moment. The brilliance was so overwhelming, the might so powerful, that the Star Core Shield above the city could barely fully cover it. In the skies above, the Star Spirit Dominator finally perceived the anomaly emanating from within Star Core City. Angel King? The voice carried a sharp edge, tinged with a trace of fear. As a newly ascended Seventh Rank Dominator, they knew if an Eighth Rank Angel King had truly arrived, the Star Spirit Race was facing only one possible outcome. But in an instant, they noticed something amiss. No, its only the Angel King True Spirit Illusion, not a genuine Eighth Rank Angel... Upon confirming this, they were prepared to return to Star Core City. At that moment, the Star Core Shield below seemed to be pulled by some unknown force. A massive concentration of starlight gathered at a single point, then transformed into a stellar pillar that shot skyward, directly into the Star Spirit Dominators body. Strangely enough, the stellar pillar seemed to establish a thorough connection with the Dominator upon contact, continuously channeling an unending source of starlight power to them. With the aid of this, the Dominators combat power surged significantly, instantly reversing the previously stalemated situation and causing the Starry Sky Dragon Shark to fall into a disadvantage. The Dominator understood very well that this Black Teeth Giant Shark was merely a ploy to lure them out. The real crux of this event lay within Star Core City below. Starlight hand seals formed and collided with the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, once again driving the shark back. Meanwhile, the starlight power around the Dominator intensified greatly. With the Law of Light Enhancement, their silhouette suddenly vanished from the Vault of Heaven above Red Star Continent. Daring to trespass upon the Star Spirit Ancestral Land, be suppressed by me! A resonating voice descended from above, and Song Chi felt as if thunder exploded in his ears, his mind suffering sharp pangs under the booming force of the words. Within the Ancestral Torch Chaos Space, the phantom hall protecting the Seed of Torch shone with black light that became almost solid. It wasnt until the phantom [Dragon Whale Hall] revealed itself that the rolling thunderous sound was finally expelled from the Ancestral Aperture Space. Song Chis state of dazed eyes lasted only an instant. When he raised his head again, he saw an overwhelming starlight hand seal descending from the sky above. Enveloped by Dominator power and complete Law of Light, the starlight hand seal was immensely tangible. It smashed onto the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion above the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the terrifying light and energy impact causing the surrounding space to fracture slightly. Were it not for the fact that this was an Eighth Level Floating Land with incredibly stable spatial integrity, millions of miles of interstellar regions could have collapsed into spatial voids. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis expression grew tense. After all, this was a direct attack from a Seventh Rank Dominator, and despite the [Angel Sovereign Wings] being a Golden Sanctuary Component enhanced to Seventh Rank, it was still unable to withstand the blow. Visibly, the Angel King True Spirit Illusion dimmed swiftly. After struggling against the starlight hand seal for several dozen seconds, the illusion entirely dissipated, exhausted of all its might. [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], True Immortal Quantum Sword Light. As the Guardian Angel Illusion completely faded, Song Chi activated the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], which immediately unleashed a quantum sword light phantasm nearly ten kilometers in length. It shot upward and collided with the heavily dimmed starlight hand seal. After another fierce explosion, Song Chi still did not relent, quickly following with the Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light Cannons Soul-Extinguishing Pupil Light, and the Tianyu Slaying God Cannons Tianyu Slaying. Under the combined attack features of the three main cannons, the residual might of the starlight hand seal was finally obliterated. But that was far from enough; in the skies above Star Core City, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, under Song Chis command, rapidly descended. Its terrifying blood aura enveloped its massive body, which charged straight at the Star Core Shield, shaking it precariously with just one impact. Seeing this, knowing that the Star Core Shield would completely shatter if breachedleaving the Star Spirit Race within the city severely harmedthe Dominator dared not continue to dwell in the city. They turned to face the descending Starry Sky Dragon Shark for another clash. However, before leaving the Star Core Shield that had dimmed to near transparency, they struck one last blow. This strike carried even greater power than before, vowing to annihilate Song Chi, Song Yan, and the treasure vault building altogether. Watching the enemy decisively turn away from the Star Core Shield in confidence that he could no longer defend against this second strike, Song Chi snorted faintly inside the warship. Even a Dominator cannot underestimate me this much. My Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong is far more than just equipped with the Angel King True Spirit Guardian feature!! As thoughts churned, Song Chis spiritual will raced. At the bow of the warship, an overwhelming blood-red radiance rapidly concentrated, yet the charging process for the [Blood Spear] Super Main Cannon seemed rather abnormal this time. What started as a faint layer quickly became intensely condensed, transforming into the Judgement Blood Spear. Blood Judgment + Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion! The blood spear tore through the sky, colliding with the starlight palm seal descending above. Blood light and starlight clashed violently, neither yielding an inch. However, as time passed, it became evident that the blood radiance was gradually losing momentum and being fully suppressed by the starlight. But at this moment, a thumb-sized pure black singularity erupted suddenly, finally transforming into a miniature black hole. Under the terrifying gravitational pull of the black hole, massive amounts of starlight were consumed, further weakening the starlight palm seal. Chapter 1008: 526: 【Red Vault Jump Device】and Gold【Star Mirror Stone】_2 Chapter 1008: Chapter 526: Red Vault Jump Deviceand GoldStar Mirror Stone_2 Although the final victor was still the Starlight Palm Seal, its remaining Might had dropped to less than one-tenth. Seeing this, Song Chi no longer hesitated. He controlled the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to charge straight ahead. Just before the two sides were about to make contact, he activated the long-dormant Neutron Star Fission Feature. As expected, the Starlight Palm Seal, which had only a sliver of Might left, completely disintegrated under the tens of millions of degrees of heat emitted by the miniature neutron star, leaving the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong untouched from start to finish. ... Inside the treasure vault building below, sensing the terrifying commotion from outside, Jing Ji briefly hesitated, but Song Yan shook his head: No need to worry, we just need to speed up! Song Yan had long heard the Elders in their family discuss his seventh brother, Song Chi, as well as the Dominator Projection. It was for this reason he was certain Song Chi would be fine and confident that his brother could buy them enough time. Rushing into the vault, and based on the intel provided by their insider, Song Yan led Jing Ji and the other companion directly to the underground levels of the building. Ignore the other floors; head straight for Underground Level 5! The Star Spirit Races treasure vault had a seven-level design, all located underground. To access it required using a device similar to an elevator. However, what made this device unique was its restriction: it could only travel to one level at a time. To switch levels, one must return to the ground floor and re-enter. Currently, time was pressing, and Song Yans group certainly didnt have the leisure to waste on exploring multiple levels. They only had time for one. Fortunately, their insider had held a position of considerable authority and knew the fifth level housed the vaults most valuable treasuresnot the deepest seventh level. Once they determined the target level, the trio quickly reached the entrance to the treasure vault on Underground Level 5. [Please present your identification credentials!] The vaults Star Rock Gate required a special form of verification, but Song Yan immediately produced a unique identity card from the Star Spirit Race. [Elite Warrior of the Star Core Battle Hall, Xing Yu, you have permission to access the Secret Vault. Verification complete!] The intelligent voice of the Star Rock Gate echoed as the massive door rumbled open. Quick, make the most of the time we have; take the most valuable items! After sending a few Puppet Soldiers in to ensure there were no hidden dangers, Song Yan and the other two rushed into the vault. The trio promptly split up to collect items from different sections of the vault. Song Yan headed to the right. After separating from Jing Ji and the other companion, he did not immediately begin gathering items but instead took out the Dimension Space Stone that Song Chi had handed him earlier. Activated by Spectral Energy, the Dimension Space Stone released three brilliant beams of light. These beams condensed a second later into three Sixth Rank Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, which appeared before Song Yan. This is... a remote puppet control ability? Until this moment, Song Yan had not fully understood why Song Chi had given him the Dimension Space Stone and emphasized immediately activating it upon entering the vault. Now, seeing the three agile Soldier Figurines, he instantly understood. He chuckled but didnt waste any more time and started collecting vault items alongside the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines controlled by Song Chis Brainwave Imprint. The battle outside raged on. Even though Song Chi had to focus most of his energy on his opponents, his mastery of Fifty Uses With One Mind allowed him to spare three threads of his mind to command the Figurines without much strain. Through the vision of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines, he quickly identified a plethora of resources and Starry Sea Oddities. Silver Oddity: [Star Iron] 500 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin High Rank Mineral Resource: [Star Core Stone] Red Oddity: [Starlight Pearl] 10 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin ... As his gaze scanned through the items, Song Chi did see many valuable objects, but nothing extraordinary enough to excite him. Of course, items like the Silver Oddity [Star Iron], Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, and the Red Oddity [Starlight Pearl] were decent pickups, so he directed the Soldier Figurines to secure them. After all, they were valuable and portable, without being overly cumbersome. As they moved swiftly through the vault, one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines finally reached the inner core area. Thats when Song Chi spotted one of his true primary objectives for this mission. Neutron Star Remains. Two pieces of Neutron Star Remains. Not bad, not bad! Without hesitation, he commanded the Figurines to store the remains inside the storage capsules they carried, before continuing the search and collection. Minutes later, Song Chis gaze fell upon a highly intriguing Oddity, or to be precise, a Strange Object that could be converted into a warship component. It was a Jump Device. Red Vault Jump Device (Level 0) Quality: Silver Feature: Doubles the maximum jump distance Feature 2: Adds +800 Space Resistance to warships Feature 3: Jump Charge; can store up to two charges Feature 4: Red Vault Jump Consumption: 3000 Spectral Energy Points/Jump Available Jump Charges: 2/2 Effect: After charging, the warship carrying the device can perform a spatial jump in a specified direction. Current maximum jump distance: 40 (202) light-years. Charge Time: 1 hour; Buffer Time: 24 hours Upgrade Requirement: 10 strands of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 1000 Spectral Energy Points, 10g of Space Sand Note: This component occupies 4 slots. {Red Vault Jump: Consumes 80,000 Spectral Energy Points to perform a long-range spatial jump in a specified direction. The maximum jump distance is 100 times the normal jump limit. Cooldown Time: 1 year (High unpredictability without a detailed Star Chart, posing significant risks.)} For this Silver Jump Device, what Song Chi valued most was its Red Vault Jump Feature. The reason was simple: upgrading this components Enhancement Level could push its single jump distance to astronomical scales. Distances of tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of light-years were conceivable. Crucially, it was what he desperately needed at the moment. The upcoming search for the [Time Chess Board] component would require the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to traverse billions of light-years extensively. Depending solely on the current [Aurora Transition Device] and [Roarer Jump Device] would be far too slow. Without further delay, Song Chi immediately secured this Silver Component. Time continued to tick away. In a flash, the trio had nearly swept through the entire fifth-level vault space, leaving only one-tenth of the innermost section untouched. At that precise moment, Jing Jis voice rang out in urgency. The spatial shift effect is about to end! We have thirty secondsthirty seconds before we must retreat! Hearing this, the four of them stopped hesitating and rushed towards the vaults core zone. This remaining one-tenth region was the most critical section of the vault. Just the golden light radiating out hinted at the presence of at least one Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. Indeed, their immediate focus upon entering was precisely on this Golden Oddity. Moments later, Song Chi finally observed the attributes of this Golden Oddity. [Oddity: Star Core Mirror Stone] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: No] [Note: A unique Gold Oddity formed over a million years within the Star Core of a Seventh-Level Floating Land. Its utility seems somewhat limited.] Seeing its attributes, both Song Chi and Song Yan frowned, but Jing Ji and the other companion reacted quite differently. Their target had been this item all along. Previous intelligence had only suggested it was a Silver Quality [Star Mirror Stone], but to their surprise, it was actually a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity. Evidently, for them, this was a monumental windfall. The [Star Core Mirror Stone] could serve as a foundational material for crafting their Mirrors Clans Original Illusion Mirrors. The higher its quality, the more powerful the resulting Original Illusion Mirror, symbolizing greater potential for their future development. Nevertheless, retrieving other items remained the priority. Beyond this core zones [Star Core Mirror Stone], there were still many other valuable treasures to claim. As for the ultimate division of the [Star Core Mirror Stone], that would be a matter for later discussion. Chapter 1009: 527: [Black Hole Armor] Chapter 1009: Chapter 527: [Black Hole Armor] Black Hole Dense Stone! Drawing their attention back from the [Star Mirror Stone], Song Chi and Song Yan quickly spotted a familiar pile of resources off to the side. The Black Hole Dense Stone was a material both of them needed, and naturally, it was taken first without hesitation. Time to leave! From behind came Jing Jis voice reminding them once again. Song Chi and Song Yan were well aware of the urgency, knowing they couldnt afford the slightest delay, or theyd end up trapped inside Star Core City. All four of them turned to leave, but before Song Chi followed suit, his gaze fell on a display counter dozens of meters away. On it rested a particularly unique item. An Antimatter Source! And not just any source, but one of considerable volume. If acquired, there was an excellent chance the Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could complete its evolution, elevating it fully into a Supreme Black-grade Shipborne Engine. The only issue was time, though for Song Chi, this wasnt much of an obstacle. After all, he wasnt physically present here, only controlling three Puppet Soldiers. He quickly tossed the Storage Capsule in his hand toward Song Yan, before pointing with one of the soldiers toward the back. Though puppets couldnt speak, Song Yan instantly understood Song Chis intention. She realized that Song Chi planned to stay behind while instructing them to leave first. Song Yan and the other two were soon out of sight, disappearing from the 5th-floor treasury, while the three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines began wandering through the treasury once more. The first target was obviousthe Antimatter Source. Wasting no time, one of the Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines moved close to the Antimatter Source and swiftly tossed a speck of light from its hand. The moment the light merged into the Antimatter Source, Song Chi, who was in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, activated the Demon Spirit Summoning feature of the [Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet]. The light speck that merged with the Antimatter Source was the Summoning Mark. As Song Chi summoned the spirit, the Antimatter Source began to fade rapidly, disappearing entirely from the treasury space in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, the other two Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines quickly searched for additional targets. At its current lv60 enhancement level, the Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet could condense up to seven Summoning Marks at a time. Of these, three had already been used, leaving five active, while one was absent from this location. Red Epic Oddities Time-and-space resources In short, anything of highest value was sent back to the warship by Song Chi. ... Outside, across the skies of Star Core City, the Starlight Palm Seal had already dissipated. However, under the focused attacks of several dozen Fifth and Sixth Rank Star Spirit Race combatants, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was struggling. The Neutron Star Fission ability had already been used. For the past ten minutes, Song Chi had been relying on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs core body to withstand the assault. Even with Dual Energy Shields and Double Ship Armor, he had been forced to deploy the Final Blessing feature, which restored both the Energy Shield and Warship Armor once, barely managing to hang on. His peripheral vision darted downward occasionally, and when he spotted the three Red Flame Boiling Sea warships emerging from the treasury building, he felt a sense of relief. No longer serving as a sitting duck, the engines roared as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong moved quickly toward the three ships below. Although he hadnt yet deployed the Black Hole Domain or [Ruins Market Projection Rank], both of which he hadnt used due to their steep costs, avoiding their use if possible seemed like the better option. After successfully rendezvousing with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Yan took over defensive responsibilities, positioning the Red Flame Boiling Sea ships in the most concentrated area of Star Spirit Race attacks. She also activated a domain-based component aboard her ship. The Red Flame Boiling Seas defensive efforts, combined with the barrier effects of the domain, significantly reduced the pressure on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With breathing room secured, the ships Energy Shield and Hull Armor began recovering steadily, aided by the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]s inherent regeneration capabilities and the [Neutron Star Core Armor]s auxiliary repairs. Ignoring the Star Spirit combatants, whose rage had reached a boiling point, the four warships maneuvered upward and to the side toward their previous entry point. Stop them, quickly! A Sixth Rank Star Spirit called out, stepping forward to lead the charge. Behind it, many others joined in, swarming toward Song Chi and his allies like a tidal wave. From their perspectives, countless Star Spirits advanced in a torrent. All hands, unleash your abilities! The warships communications channel lit up, and the four captains nodded in agreement. Illusion Mirror Strangulation Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison Fiery Flame Sea ... Four massive area-of-effect attacks detonated one after another, their devastating impact blanketing tens of thousands of Star Spirit combatants. When the ensuing energy storm finally settled, the skies above Star Core City had been completely cleared. Seizing the opportunity, the four warships accelerated in unison. Much like their initial entry, as they approached the Star Core Shield, Jing Ji once again activated her spatial manipulation abilities. With the world reshaped, the four warships reappeared in the outside void. Yet just as this occurred, an overwhelming energy surge erupted from below. Having anticipated this possibility due to their familiarity with the Star Spirit Race, Jing Hu immediately issued a warning. Be cautiousits the Star Core Sky Splitting Cannon, infamous for gravely injuring a Seventh Rank Dominator in direct combat! Though the warning came quickly, the activation speed of the Star Core Sky Splitting Cannon from below was even faster. In an instant, the Star Core Beam streaked toward them. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs control room, Song Chis heart surged with alarm. Racing thoughts landed on the Black Hole Domain feature of the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component. Angel King True Spirit Guard Neutron Star Fission Zen Seal: Inner Speed Each of these abilities had already been used. Faced with the Star Core Beams formidable Seventh Rank Might, his only viable defensive measure appeared to be the Black Hole Domain ability. While he could also utilize the [Void Escape Orb] or the flash escape ability Angel Wing Escape, what about Song Yan and the other two at his side? Before he could activate the Black Hole Domain, Song Yans [Red Flame Boiling Sea] took action first. The Red Flame Boiling Sea warship turned its hull downward, placing itself directly in the Star Core Beams path. The beam struck its external Energy Shield with immense force. The Energy Shield was instantly depleted, completely overloaded under the sheer piercing power of the Star Core Beam within a single second. Careful! Song Chi instinctively shouted, only to soon relax as his concern faded. He recalled the ancestors words about his elder brothers flagship being monstrously powerful. Soon enough, the answer revealed itself. As the Energy Shield failed, the Red Flame Boiling Seas hull began radiating Spectral Energy. In an astonishing transformation reminiscent of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs Neutron Star Fission ability, the warships form quickly shifted, morphing into a miniature black hole in an instant. Only this black hole appeared slightly larger than the micro-neutron star of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. In the Red Flame Boiling Seas control room, Song Yans expression remained strikingly calm. [Black Hole Armor], Black Hole Fission initiated! The Star Core Beams immense Might was rapidly absorbed by the miniature black hole. The standoff lasted several seconds, but the Star Core Beam ultimately prevailed. The miniature black hole was forced to revert to warship form. Fortunately, Song Yan had timely activated a repair component aboard his ship, preventing the Red Flame Boiling Sea from being completely destroyed. Nonetheless, the damage sustained was significant. Even with two repair components fully utilized, the ship remained heavily damaged. Amid the subsequent wave of Star Spirit attacks, the already compromised Red Flame Boiling Sea suffered over 80% hull damagewhile it wasnt entirely destroyed, it was rendered immobile. Nevertheless, no one dared underestimate the Red Flame Boiling Seathey were more astonished than anything else. After all, the Star Core Sky Splitting Cannon, a weapon known for inflicting severe damage upon a Seventh Rank Dominator lifeform, had been partially mitigated by this ship. That fact alone spoke volumes. Song Chi reacted swiftly without hesitation. Seeing the Red Flame Boiling Sea incapacitated and an eager Star Spirit Dominator looming above... He promptly activated the [Super Body Shrink Card] component. Big Brother, dont resist! Under the influence of the Super Body Shrink Card, the Red Flame Boiling Sea shrunk by a factor of nine thousand, leaving it just over two hundred meters long. A powerful Traction Beam from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong locked onto the diminished ship. With Song Yan, its captain, offering no resistance, the Red Flame Boiling Sea was swiftly pulled into the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Song Chi quickly commanded: Lets move! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Spatial ripples surged as the three remaining warships vanished from the skies above Star Core City. But before departing, Song Chi deliberately activated the Zen Seal: External Time Stop ability. Above, the Star Spirit Dominator, who had been suppressing the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, suddenly froze. Taking advantage of the time stop, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark quickly turned and retreated. Once out of the battlefield, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark began rapidly shrinking. When its size had been reduced to below one hundred meters, Song Chi, from a distance, activated the Demon Spirit Summoning ability of the Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet. The final Summoning Mark attached to the Starry Sky Dragon Shark was triggered. This sequence unfolded in mere moments. As the Star Spirit Dominator broke free from the time stop state, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, along with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and its allied warships, had vanished from the skies above Star Core City. Thousands of light-years away, the three warships reemerged from the void. Though their hulls bore signs of battle, the crew rejoiced. The operation had involved significant risks but was ultimately a resounding success, with no casualties reported. What remained was the final actdividing the spoils. Whats the plan? Should we handle distribution here, or head to the [Holy Light City]? In the control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Yan appeared beside Song Chi, voicing the question outright. Jing Ji and Jing Hu deliberated briefly before responding: Lets head to [Holy Light City]. With the Eighth Rank Angel King there to hold the line, even that Star Spirit Dominator wouldnt dare stir up trouble in [Holy Light City]. Chapter 1010: 528: Dividing the Spoils Chapter 1010: Chapter 528: Dividing the Spoils Silver Glass Plain, Holy Light City. Returning to this massive neutral city, the four of themSong Chi includedfinally felt a sense of relaxation. Over the course of more than 200,000 years, there had been at least 80 Dominator-level beings who had visited this city. However, there had been only two incidents where someone dared to cause trouble here. And in both cases, the instigators were utterly crushed by the Angel King with thunderous force. Its said that the two Dominator Creatures who instigated trouble were suppressed in Holy Light City for a full ten millennia before they were finally set free. With these two examples as precedents, there have been no Dominator-level beings daring to stir up trouble within the city for over 100,000 years. Holy Light City, North Street. Alright, this place is absolutely safe. Additionally, Yan has added an extra isolation domain. Lets begin tallying up the spoils from this time! Within a secret chamber of the house, Jing Ji, whose whole body exuded shimmering light, took the initiative to suggest. To this, the other threeSong Chi and his companionsnaturally agreed, all of them visibly intrigued. Without delay, the four each brought out a storage device and began pouring all the items stored within onto the floor. Rustle! In an instant, four miniature mountains piled up in the secret chamber, consisting of various Starry Sea Oddities and high-ranking materials. The most eye-catching among them was undeniably the piece emitting radiant golden light[Star Mirror Stone]. The four quickly sorted through their haul and soon compiled the full list of items: 1 Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity 4 Silver Legendary Oddities 24 Red Epic Oddities 95 thread-like wisps of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin ... 1 wisp of Chaos Qi 120 Black Hole Dense Stones 3 units of Neutron Star Remains 1 unit of Antimatter Source 25 kg of Star Core Stone ... The Golden Oddity goes without further explanation. Among the four Silver Oddities, aside from the [Red Vault Jump Device] that Song Chi valued, another two could similarly be converted into warship components: one was [Star Core Giant Soldier Tree], and the other was [Starlight Primordial Ship Armor]. As for the Silver Oddity that couldnt be converted, it was [Star Iron]. After tallying all the spoils, Song Chi and Yan remained silent, as it was expected that Jing Ji and Jing Hu would speak first. As anticipated, just mere seconds later, Jing Ji spoke with a hint of pleading in her tone: Yan, Chi, forgive us. This time, we, Jing Hu and I, didnt contribute much. While its a bit shameless, wed still like to take this [Star Mirror Stone]; it holds far too much importance for us. Song Chi and Song Yan still didnt reply, evidently expecting more from Jing Ji. As compensation, we wont participate in the distribution of any other spoils, and besides... Well also offer an extra wisp of Silver Quality Fire Seed Oddity. Yan, recall you previously mentioned wanting to purchase Silver Spark Oddities at a high price! As she spoke, Jing Ji proactively produced the Silver Spark Oddity. Song Chi and Song Yan immediately turned their gaze toward it. [Oddity: Star Core Origin Fire] [Quality: Silver] [Convertible into: {Torch Tier Fire Source}] [Note: A Fire Seed Oddity nurtured within a Fifth Level Floating Land Earth Core over hundreds of thousands of years, possessing considerable value.] Upon seeing it could be converted into an upgradeable Fire Source, Song Chi and Song Yan exchanged glances, both spotting delight within each others eyes. Though they themselves had no use for it, the clan elders were in urgent need of this Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source. The one obtained earlier from Fire Crow Mountain Range had already been used by Song Shixing. As a result, Xingzus Torch Seed had successfully evolved to Silver Quality, empowering the [Dinghai Dragon Ship]s components to Seventh Rank and significantly boosting its combat power. Beyond Song Shixing, Song Xingru of Dragon Spine Continent still possessed a Red Torch Seed. This strand of [Star Core Origin Fire] would be perfectly suited for her. Agreed! Naturally, neither of the two would refuse. After all, in the eyes of Torch Ship Captains, a single Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source could rival common Golden Components. Moreover, the [Star Mirror Stone] could not be converted into warship components, so technically this deal was in their favor. After securing the [Star Core Origin Fire], Song Chi and Song Yan proceeded to divvy up the rest. Outside the four Silver Oddities, the distribution went smoothly: Song Chi received the unit of Antimatter Source, three units of Neutron Star Remains, along with 60 Black Hole Dense Stones and 50 wisps of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi was extremely pleased with this allocation, and judging by Song Yans expression, he was equally satisfied. Turning to the four Silver Oddities, Song Chi took the lead by claiming the [Red Vault Jump Device]. Since, old seven, you favor the Jump Device, Ill take the [Star Core Giant Soldier Tree] then! Song Chis expression didnt flicker, though he was also quite interested in this Silver Soldier Component. However, the [Red Vault Jump Device] was undoubtedly more significant. As for the remaining two items, neither Song Chi nor Song Yan showed particular enthusiasm. Neither the ship armor nor the oddity unable to be converted was something they needed. In the end, Song Chi proactively selected [Star Iron], leaving [Primordial Starlight Energy Shield] for Song Yan. [Star Iron] could either serve as a high-ranking oddity in an Oddity Exchange Shop or be used later as a charging resource for [Ruins Market Projection Rank]. ... The next day, after distributing all the spoils, Jing Ji and Jing Hu decided not to linger longer in [Holy Light City]. Having successfully secured the [Star Mirror Stone], they were naturally eager to return to their clan to forge their Original Illusion Mirror. Jing Ji had advanced to Sixth Rank decades ago, while Jing Hu had already reached the peak of Fifth Rank. For the Mirrors Clan, constructing ones Original Illusion Mirror was best done as early as possible. Therefore, the pair bid farewell to Song Chi and Song Yan on the second day. After Jing Ji and Jing Hu departed, Song Yan quickly turned to speak: Old Seven, what are your thoughts? Chapter 1011: 528: Dividing the Spoils_2 Chapter 1011: Chapter 528: Dividing the Spoils_2 Song Chi shook his head. Big Brother, Ill send you directly back to Dragon Abyss City. As for me, I still want to stay a bit longer in [Holy Light City]. With the three new pieces of neutron star remains he just acquired, the upgrading progress of [Neutron Star Core Armor] has reached 8/10. The complete evolution to Golden Warship Armor is within reach. Considering the vast scale of [Holy Light City], he wanted to see if he could procure the remaining two pieces of neutron star remains here. Moreover, he needed to search for a Strange Object with the trait Double Working Range. In a place as bustling as [Holy Light City], the chances were higher. Although Song Yan didnt know why Song Chi wanted to stay in [Holy Light City], he didnt ask further. He first boarded the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with Song Chi. Once the warships hatch fully closed, Song Chi took out the Strange Object [Dimension Space Stone]. After sending Song Yan into Dimension Space, he quickly traveled back to Dragon Abyss City through Zhu Tian Ruins Market. From his first arrival in Dragon Abyss City, he had already established a spatial anchor point within the city, making such trips incredibly convenient. Dragon Abyss City, Dragon Abyss Hall. Song Chi reappeared abruptly and summoned Song Yan out of the [Dimension Space Stone]. Witnessing a return spanning nearly ten thousand light-years from [Holy Light City] in an instant, even though Song Yan was prepared for it, he still couldnt help but marvel. After hesitating for a moment and organizing his words, he tentatively asked: Little Seven, I dont mean anything by this. If its inconvenient to answer, you can ignore it. Song Chi said nothing, waiting for Song Yan to continue. This special ability for traveling back and forthdoes it have any limitations? Song Chi didnt understand Song Yans intentions. But out of trust, he answered truthfully: Currently, the biological entities I can send and retrieve cannot exceed Fifth Rank. I see... Then it seems it wont work for now. Hearing this, Song Yan shook his head. Noticing Song Chis confusion, he explained: I have access to a high-ranking civilization relic thats flooded with intense flame energy. Ordinary creatures cant enter, and as for Fifth Rank beings, they would likely melt upon stepping inside. Upon hearing this unexpected revelation, Song Chis eyes lit up with interest. He clearly remembered the elder mentioning that his Big Brother had acquired a high-level civilizations legacy. Instinctively, he suspected this flame-filled relic was likely related to the civilization Song Yan inherited. As he pondered, he suddenly asked: What about Starry Sky Dragon Sharks? Can Dominator Creatures withstand that flame? Song Yan quickly shook his head. If it were a Flame Attribute Dominator Creature, perhaps it might be possible. But the Starry Sky Dragon Shark wont work. That relic spans a significant area! As Song Chi was about to say more, Song Shixing and Song Yao walked into the room. Upon hearing that Song Chi planned to stay in [Holy Light City] for a while, Song Shixing waved his hand and took out 50 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, directly handing them to Song Chi. Song Chi: ??? Little Chi, since youre staying in [Holy Light City], keep an eye out for Chaos Qi. If you encounter it, be sure to buy it. Hearing the phrase Chaos Qi, both Song Chi and Song Yan instantly understood. Receiving the 50 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi also took out the strand of Chaos Qi he had obtained from the Star Spirit Races treasure vault. Seeing the Chaos Qi, Song Shixing and Song Yao couldnt hide their delight in their eyes. Xingzu, Yaozu, is the family preparing to focus entirely on restoring [Dragon Whale Hall]? Seeing Song Shixing nod, Song Chi was genuinely pleased. He had always supported the restoration of [Dragon Whale Hall]. Simply put, the Mind Hall feature of [Dragon Whale Hall] had proven crucial many times. And this was merely the Black Supreme Quality version of [Dragon Whale Hall]. If it could complete its third restoration phase and evolve into Colorful Mythical Quality, its protective effect on the spiritual could be further enhanced. However, though he was pleased, Song Chi understood this process couldnt be rushed. To undergo the third restoration phase, [Dragon Whale Hall] required 100 strands of Chaos Qi. Despite the Song Family collecting over ten strands in the past century, the shortfall was still substantial. It was conceivable that it would take at least several hundred, possibly even a thousand years, to collect the remaining Chaos Qi. Lets work together! Recently, the Hidden Pulse External Affairs Department has found another clue related to Chaos Qi. Once this rounds decision-making impact subsides, well launch the second phase of operations. On this topic, Song Chi asked another question: Speaking of bases, how is the familys city-building plan progressing? Currently, weve secured three potential city sites. The first is 3,000 light-years west in the Black Thorn Mountain Range. Although over a hundred civilization groups are gathered there, with more than five Dominator-led civilizations, alien races dominate the population, and no major (Eighth Level) civilization exists. The second location is 7,000 light-years north in the North Pole Ice Plain. Many low-ranking alien civilizations exist here, though their quality is poor. However, its sufficiently safe since no advanced civilizations are present. The third location is over 5,000 light-years south in the Shattered Sea. That area is chaotic and full of clustered alien races. If we build a city there, Little Chi, your Starry Sky Dragon Shark might have to guard the city permanently. ... After listening to the three options, Song Chi fell into deep thought. Xingzu, what are your thoughts? Song Shixing glanced at Song Yao beside him, then replied honestly: Yaozu and I both lean toward the southern Shattered Sea. While its chaotic, it also presents immense business opportunities. Stretching over a hundred light-years, the Shattered Sea produces high-quality Deep Sea Clam Pearls and a unique Fire Carp species. Long-term consumption of these fish can elevate the Seed of Torch, though it only applies to Colorless and White Fire Seeds. If we can fully monopolize its purchase channels, itll become one of the Song Familys major assets! Having said this, the two turned their gaze to Song Chi. Ultimately, their thoughts were dependent on Song Chis decision. After all, if the city were to be built along the Shattered Sea, the Starry Sky Dragon Shark would have to remain stationed there for a long time. Song Chi did not hesitate and lightly nodded. If the Shattered Sea is the optimal site, then lets build the city there. Im fine with it. This wasnt an insincere statement. In truth, Song Chi didnt value the Starry Sky Dragon Shark very highly. If the Zhu Tian Ruins Market hadnt introduced [Market Projection Rank], he might have been reluctant. But now, with Dominator Projection methods available, once the Ruins Market advanced to Sixth Rank, the Dominion Position would likely rise to the Eighth Rank. At that point, the combat power of Ruins Market Projection would reach Seventh Rank Peak or even Quasi-Eighth Rank. As for the Starry Sky Dragon Sharknot even a Starry Sky Behemothstruggling against early Seventh Rank Star Spirit Dominators, Song Chi genuinely wasnt concerned. Of course, his real ambition was to attempt enslaving the Black Devourer King Beast in a hundred years. Also a Seventh Rank creature, the Black Devourer King Beast, a Starry Sky Behemoth, was far superior to the Starry Sky Dragon Shark. Alright, since Little Chi has no objections, well proceed. However, as a reward for stationing the Starry Sky Dragon Shark there, youll receive one-tenth of the annual profits from the familys city built along the Shattered Sea! Hearing this, Song Chi felt a surge of excitement. The family planned to construct a Seventh Rank neutral city, whose annual profits would be astronomical. One-tenth wasnt a small share. Since the elder has spoken, your grandchild graciously accepts! No one would refuse an offer of wealth, and Song Chi agreed readily. Very well. The lineage will gather detailed city construction plans shortly. The build is expected to begin within the next few years. Song Shixings tone revealed his joy. For the Hidden Pulse lineage and the entire family, this was a momentous event. Having settled this decision, Song Chi made a brief trip back to [Holy Light City], bringing the Starry Sky Dragon Shark in miniaturized form to Dragon Abyss City. Only then did he set off alone for [Holy Light City]. Within [Holy Light City], at the warship docking zone, inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. After fusing the three pieces of neutron star remains with [Neutron Star Core Armor], Song Chi took out the Antimatter Source. Chapter 1012: 529: Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with 3 Black Supreme Parts Chapter 1012: Chapter 529: Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with 3 Black Supreme Parts I hope you wont disappoint me! With a single thought, the antimatter source in Song Chis hand was thrown toward the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] module. As golden light flooded the entire main control room, Song Chi could feel certain fundamental changes taking place within the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine]. Time passed, and the antimatter source was gradually fully absorbed by the engine, while the golden light within the warship slowly began transitioning toward black. Finally, at a certain moment, the golden light completely transformed into Eternal Dark Black Light. Has the evolution been completed... Fixing his gaze sharply on the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] module, a brand-new attribute panel quickly appeared in Song Chis eyes. Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine lv70 Quality: Black Feature: Energy supply efficiency increased by an additional 320% Feature 2: Engine thrust increased by an additional 320% Feature 3: High Overload Burst Feature 4: For all ship modules at or below this modules quality, energy consumption reduced by 60% Feature 5: Antimatter Source Evolution Feature 6: Dual Engine Consumption: 1542/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 140,000/s (Spectral Energy Points) Buffer after overload: 30 minutes Spectral Energy Pool: 10,000,000 (capable of storing 10 million Spectral Energy Points) ... {High Overload Burst: Consumes 300,000 Spectral Energy Points, the engine immediately enters a high overload operating state, energy supply efficiency increases by 2000%, thrust increases by 2000%, lasts for 240 minutes, buffer time is 10 hours.} {Antimatter Source Evolution: This engine can devour high-purity antimatter sources for gradual evolution. When the devoured antimatter sources reach a certain quantity, the engines quality will evolve beyond gold (Note: Upon reaching its limit, this trait will autonomously transform into a brand-new trait).} {Dual Engine: The installed warship can load a second engine, providing more powerful propulsion and mobility. Note: The second engines quality must not exceed that of this engine.} After reviewing the attributes, Song Chis breathing instantly quickened. Following the absorption of the antimatter source, the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] not only successfully evolved to Black Supreme Quality, but more importantly, the fifth trait, Antimatter Source Evolution, astonishingly had not transformed into a brand-new trait. What did this signify? It signified that Black Supreme was not the limit for the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine], and it could still devour more antimatter sources to advance further, aiming for a Colorful engine. That batch of Mall Credits back then was so worth it. A Colorful Myththis is something even those Eighth Rank Torch Ship Captains would drool over! Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Song Chi continued to carefully examine the specific attributes of the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine]. After evolving to Black Quality, its energy supply efficiency had reached a terrifying 140,000 per second. This was an extremely staggering figure, and Song Chi could foresee that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would no longer have to worry about energy supply for a long time to come. Next was the Spectral Energy Pool. When it was at Gold Quality, the Spectral Energy Pools capacity was only 5 million, but now it had directly doubled to 10 million. This would further allow the components installed on the warship to freely utilize their feature abilities. Finally, there was the new sixth trait gained after evolving to Black Supreme Quality. This Dual Engine trait was truly the cream of the crop. In other words, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could now install a second engine module. Although there were some restrictions, considering the caliber of the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine], what kind of quality would be acceptable? Black Supremesuch an engine was already rare, and it could still evolve in the future. Just imagining what the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would look like equipped with two Colorful engines made Song Chis heart surge with uncontrollable excitement. With great effort, Song Chi shifted his attention away from the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] module and turned toward the [Dome Sky Brain System] module. The Intermediate-level Intelligent Brain had already been acquired, so the module could now be enhanced to the Seventh Rank. After ten consecutive enhancements, the [Dome Sky Brain System] successfully advanced to the Seventh Rank. After reaching the Seventh Rank, the modules attributes naturally saw significant improvements. What Song Chi cared about most was the Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism trait. After advancing to the Seventh Rank, the number of sub-brains that could be divided at one time soared from 3,000 to 10,000. If sufficient mechanical units were prepared on the warship, this trait could really become a devastating trump card. After dealing with the [Dome Sky Brain System] module, he took out the [Red Vault Jump Device]. He had just enough Titanium Crystals to enhance a Silver Quality module to the Seventh Rank, but unfortunately, this enhancement required a resource called Space Sand, which he currently didnt have. It seems the Family Merit Hall has some... Muttering softly, Song Chi recalled the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Without immediately returning to the Dragon Spine Continent, Song Chi instead took a Fifth Rank Void Demon and strolled around [Holy Light City]. A few hours later, he successfully rented a shop on a main boulevard of the city and, as a matter of course, established a proprietorship under his name in [Holy Light City]. The purpose of the shop was simplehe pulled out strange objects and mineral resources that had remained unsold in the Ruins Market for years, intending to see if they could sell in [Holy Light City]. Additionally, he intentionally put up high offers for neutron star remains and strange objects that possessed the double effective range trait. After setting up everything, Song Chi left an Ethereal Body to tend the shop and assigned the Fifth Rank Void Demon to guard it, before returning to the Dragon Spine Continent through the Ruins Market. On the way to the Merit Hall at the base of the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, he logged into the [Shaking Light Star Tower] to check if there had been any updates to the Secret Realm exploration mission. However, not much time had passed since the mission was issued, and no new information had been added yet. Relieved, Song Chi quickly logged out and proceeded toward the Merit Hall, where he obtained all the Space Sand materials reserved by his family. Song Chi then chose to return to [Holy Light City]. He had already decided that he would spend years, possibly even decades, in [Holy Light City] to find a suitable double effective range trait. And so, time flowed swiftly. In the blink of an eye, five years had passed. During these five years, Song Chi spent any free time wandering around the city, looking for those unique strange objects. At the same time, he did not neglect his comprehension of the Power of Laws, nor his cultivation progress with the Guidance Technique, which advanced steadily. Unfortunately, the designated trait remained elusive, the level of the Guidance Technique saw no breakthroughs, and there was little progress in his mastery of three Laws. Realizing he seemed to be stuck in some kind of bottleneck, Song Chi did not leave it to chance. Instead, he left the Fifth Rank Void Demon in [Holy Light City], set up a Spatial Anchor Point, and returned directly to Dragon Abyss City. Over the course of five years, Dragon Abyss City had undergone significant changes. Most notably, there was a drastic decrease in the number of Hidden Pulse core and backbone clansmen within the city. This did not surprise Song Chi, as two years earlier, the Hidden Pulse faction had begun the construction of cities in the Shattered Sea region. Using the teleportation point in the southern part of Dragon Abyss City, Song Chi transported to a location 200 light-years to the south. Emerging from an underground teleportation point, he summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and headed straight for the Shattered Sea, 5,000 light-years away. ... Red Star Continent, Shattered Sea, North Shore. Cross Slash! A faint sword hum echoed, and a cross-shaped sword light streaked through the sky, targeting several fleeing half-snake beings. Quick, ahead lies the territory of Dragon Shark City. Once inside, well be safe! A Third Rank half-snake shouted a reminder, before resolutely turning back. The snake spear in its hand radiated magical energy, meeting the incoming cross-shaped sword light head-on. Clang! The alloy spear clashed with the sword light, producing a dull screeching sound as sharp Sword Intent radiated from the cross-shaped light, carving deep, bone-revealing gashes into the green scale armor of the Third Rank half-snake. Biting back the pain coursing through its body, the half-snake erupted with magical energy. Thud! Frosty, blood-tinged liquid sprayed out, and the half-snake was flung backward tens of meters. The good news was that while gravely injured, it had managed to block the cross-shaped sword light. But in the next moment, the Third Rank half-snakes vertical pupils widened in horror. No! Four Sword Slave combatants pursued them, all top-tier among the Third Rank. Although one sword light had been intercepted, the other three Sword Slave fighters faced no obstacles. Their three sword beams surged toward the retreating half-snake group. Among them, only one was at the Second Rankthe rest were still mere children. The consequences of being struck by the sword beams were obvious. For a moment, despair filled the Third Rank half-snakes eyes. Just as disaster seemed inevitable, multiple beams of light shot forth abruptly from the distant skies. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! These light beams struck the incoming sword beams with precision, obliterating them all in an instant. This miraculous intervention ensured the survival of the fleeing half-snakes. Its the Dragon Shark Patrol Team! The Third Rank half-snakes eyes gleamed with renewed hope as it gazed upwards at the approaching fleet of ten warships, its expression brimming with gratitude. Aliens! This is the territory of Dragon Shark City. You have crossed the line! A powerful male voice boomed from a 3,000-meter-long warship overhead. That single command froze the four Sword Slave fighters in their tracks. Anger and reluctance flickered in their eyes, but they dared not defy the voice. Over the past two years, the name Dragon Shark City had become infamous. Two years ago, a group of unknown beings arrived at the Shattered Seas northern shores, staking their claim and attempting to build a city in this chaos-stricken land. This move immediately provoked widespread discontent among the Alien Races, triggering a wave of resistance. A year and a half ago, three Sixth Rank aliens led an army of tens of thousands of different species to invade the so-called Dragon Shark Neutral City territory. It was on that very day that the Starry Sky Dragon Shark Dominator revealed itself for the first time on the northern shores of the Shattered Seaa being so massive and awe-inspiring it seemed to blot out the sky. The Dominators boundless might declared the arrival of a formidable new power across the Shattered North Shore. Since then, a new domain of order had emerged on the tumultuous northern shores of the Shattered Sea. Apologies, we will leave at once. Though reluctant, the four Sword Slave fighters quickly expressed their regret and turned to retreat without hesitation. Chapter 1013: 530: [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet] Chapter 1013: Chapter 530: [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet] Above the Vault of Heaven, to the right of the leading Zhulu Warship, the bow of a 1,200-meter-long cruiser was gathering white light, seemingly charging the Main Cannons Attack Feature. Patrol Team Group Chat Song Qing: Second Uncle, just kill them! The Sword Slave Clan has always been our mortal enemy! No sooner had the young mans voice fallen than the leading Zhulu Warship Captain promptly intervened. Stand down immediately! Faced with his Second Uncles reprimand, Song Qing reluctantly canceled the cannons charge with visible frustration. Despite his displeasure, Song Qing had great respect for his Second Uncle, not only because Song Zhengyan had always taken care of him, but also because Song Zhengyan was a renowned genius of Dragon Abyss City in recent centuries. At less than 300 years old, he had already become the Captain of the Zhulu Warship, earning considerable fame in Dragon Abyss City. Through the communication projection, Song Zhengyan glanced at his nephew. Seeing that, despite his frustration, Song Qing showed no hints of resentment, negativity, or gloom, Song Zhengyan offered a gentle explanation: This is a pivotal moment for Dragon Shark City to establish its reputation. As a neutral city, as long as no one causes trouble within our demarcated range, we absolutely cannot take action against outsiders. This is the foundational principle of a neutral city. Only by upholding this principle steadfastly can we solidify our reputation among the many alien races in the outside world. If we maintain this, Dragon Shark City can truly take root on the northern shore of the Shattered Sea. As he spoke, Song Zhengyans tone shifted, directing attention back to the few retreating Sword Slave Clan members in the distance. Though those Sword Slave Clan members were intent on chasing their prey, they didnt actually cross into our demarcated boundary. Therefore, they cannot be killed. Do you understand? Upon hearing this explanation, Song Qing and the other eight patrol team members showed sudden realization in their expressions. Understood, Second Uncle. For the familys plans for the next hundred yearsno, the next thousand yearswe will never make such mistakes again! ... As the ten warships above their heads sped away, the Third Rank half-snake person bowed deeply. Though it seemed a minor act for the Song Familys patrol team, it was an immense act of kindness to the half-snake individual on the receiving end. Father... Enduring considerable injuries, the Third Rank half-snake person quickly reunited with his wife and child. Lets move. Well head straight to Dragon Shark City. Though the city isnt fully constructed yet, Ive heard that some of its districts are already open to outsiders. If we can sell that item, itll be enough for us to live in the city for hundreds of years. Hearing this, the Second Rank female half-snake person hesitated slightly. That item is extremely valuable; otherwise, the Sword Slave Clan wouldnt have targeted it. Wont selling it directly be too dangerous? Dont worry about that. Back in the tribe, I already inquired. Dragon Shark City has excellent ordermuch better than that medium-sized [Tongjiao City] a million miles away. I even heard that half a year ago, a Second Rank alien sold a Silver Oddity here, and theyre still living well in the city! Seeing the mountain doesnt mean reaching it. Though the towering outline of Dragon Shark City was already visible, the four half-snake people pushed themselves tirelessly for three straight days before finally reaching the city. Even this was only possible because the Third Rank half-snake couple took turns carrying their child to hasten their pace. Otherwise, it would have taken even longer. At Dragon Shark Citys North Gate, the number of aliens entering the city was overwhelming. Mingling within the crowd, the four half-snake people were completely inconspicuous. Forget Second or Third Rankjust a casual glance revealed numerous Fourth Rank aliens, and even a Fifth Rank Seahorse Clan member. Despite the sheer number of aliens, there was no chaos. Everyone was orderly as they entered the city. This was not only due to the deterrence of the Starry Sky Dragon Shark that revealed itself over a year ago, but also because of the partly constructed city wall by the North Gate. One could see more than a dozen gigantic alien figures, each over ten thousand meters tall, fully engrossed in construction work. Among them were even two beings over a hundred thousand meters tall. Though their massive forms radiated terrifying Life Pressure, they diligently assisted in building the city. As expected, a city governed by Dominators is truly extraordinary... Witnessing this scene, the Third Rank half-snake person felt even more reassured and was sincerely happy for his tribe. The half-snake tribe to which he belonged was not large, merely a small Fourth Level group on the northern shore of the Shattered Sea. The tribe had only two Fourth Rank half-snake individuals and was among the countless mid- to small-sized forces in the area. Because their power was so limited, and the nearest reliable trade city was a million miles away, every trading trip posed immense risk. Over the past thousand years, the tribe had already lost over a hundred skilled half-snake individuals because of this. But now, Dragon Shark City is only tens of thousands of miles from our tribes settlement, which will make everything much easier. Just as the Third Rank half-snake person was envisioning a brighter future, a cold, emotionless voice in the universal Starry Sea language came from ahead. Entry fee: one wisp of First Rank Floating Land Origin! The half-snake person reacted immediately, handing over a single wisp of Second Rank Floating Land Origin. Hello, there are four of us in total! The gatekeeper, a Second Rank Robber Star Race member, accepted the Second Rank Floating Land Origin and quickly returned four wisps of First Rank Floating Land Origin as change. A 1:8 exchange rate? Thats much more reasonable than Tongjiao Citys 1:5. Murmuring to himself, the Third Rank half-snake person led his family into the city. The very first thing the Third Rank half-snake person did upon entering was to rent a temporary residence to settle his wife and child. However, without tending to his injuries, he immediately headed for the trade street. Currently, Dragon Shark City had only opened its northern district. Though it had been open for just over half a year, the number of aliens converging in the city was already astonishingly high. Chapter 1014: 530: [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet]_2 Chapter 1014: Chapter 530: [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet]_2 The Third Rank half-snake person, with limited knowledge, vaguely understood the value of the item in its possession. However, it was its first time visiting a large-scale trading city; the bustling streets and crowds of alien races made it somewhat uneasy. In the end, it hurriedly rented a stall and placed the accidentally obtained item on display. Having a clan elder as an uncle, Song Qing held a significant position within the Hidden Pulse and naturally had far greater insight than his peers. After completing a month-long patrolling task, Song Qing did not rush to rest or relax. Instead, he immediately headed to the trading street, hoping to find overlooked treasures. This... is the [Secret Technique Heritage Stele]? A sudden exclamation reached Song Qings ears, instantly capturing his attention. The [Secret Technique Heritage Stele] was universally known for its immense value. If this was indeed a [Secret Technique Heritage Stele], no matter the cost, Song Qing had to obtain it. Its value alone was vital for the Hidden Pulse, and even the entire Song Familyit would significantly bolster the familys legacy. Squeezing through the alien crowd, Song Qing quickly spotted the Third Rank half-snake person, as well as the ancient and unadorned stele imbued with faint threads of sword intent on display at its stall. The stele was small, almost as if it had been cut in half, leaving only a short fragment. However, Song Qing had also returned to the Dragon Spine Ancestral Vein and studied the Dragon Spine and several other [Secret Technique Heritage Steles]; he was highly familiar with these historical relics. Its indeed a [Secret Technique Heritage Stele], highly likely related to sword techniques, though it seems to be incomplete! Confirming this fact, Song Qing hurriedly used the Torch Network to contact his uncle. The Hidden Pulse had been stationed on the northern shore of the Shattered Sea for over two years, so they had set up a rudimentary Torch Network for communication. However, due to its rough structure, the Torch Networks security was limited. Typically, the members of the Hidden Pulse preferred using warship communication, rarely relying on the Torch Network. Just after informing his uncle, Song Qing heard a deafening buzz nearby. I want this stele. Is 10 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin sufficient? Evidently, an alien race had already verified the authenticity of the [Secret Technique Heritage Stele] and was eager to seal the deal quickly. Behind the stall, the Third Rank half-snake person shook its head, preparing to respond. Before it could, another alien race spoke up. A red Starry Sea Oddity suitable for snake species. Thats the marvels attribute. Hearing this offer, the half-snake person visibly hesitated. Seeing this, Song Qing grew anxious, hoping his uncle would arrive quickly. Yet, for reasons unknown, Song Zhengyans arrival was delayed. As the half-snake person seemed ready to agree, Song Qing strove to remain calm, quickly brainstorming what items in his possession might appeal to the seller. Thanks to Song Zhengyans support, Song Qing carried numerous valuable objects with him. Suddenly, an idea struck him, prompting him to speak hastily: A [Snake Spirit Blood Tempering Fruit]. In exchange for the stele, perhaps? Upon hearing [Snake Spirit Blood Tempering Fruit], the half-snake persons attention immediately shifted to Song Qing. A glimmer flashed in its snake pupils, clearly revealing its strong interest in the item. This unexpected turn caused the half-snake persons wavering resolve to solidify at once. The sudden change infuriated the Fifth Rank alien who nearly sealed the deal. Almost instantly, the oppressive aura of a Fifth Rank species enveloped Song Qing entirely. Song Qings face paled as he desperately invoked the Spectral Energy within him to resist. At that moment, Song Qing felt an imperceptible spatial fluctuation beside him. Before he could turn his head, the overwhelming pressure he was enduring instantly vanished. Uncle Chi! Upon turning his head and recognizing the familiar figure standing beside him, Song Qings expression lit up with delight. Are you hurt? Song Chi smiled and nodded. Im fine! Seeing that Song Qing was unharmed, Song Chis inner coldness subsided slightly, though his gaze remained fixed on the Fifth Rank alien opposite them. The shadow of double pupils flickered in his eyes. With Space Law and the Law of Light enhancement, the Fifth Rank alien stiffened abruptly, feeling as though it was being hunted by some primal beast. Violating trading regulations by using ones oppressive aura to intimidate others. According to Dragon Shark Citys rules, offenders can be executed on the spot! Song Chis icy words struck like swords, each syllable piercing the Fifth Rank aliens being. Considering you refrained from fully unleashing your pressure, showing some restraint, I will spare your life. However, punishment remains imperative. Do you accept the verdict? After speaking, Song Chi voluntarily withdrew his pupil power, restoring the Fifth Rank aliens ability to move. I accept! Whatever punishment is decreed, I will comply! Terror-stricken, the Fifth Rank alien nodded fervently, afraid Song Chi might change his mind and kill it on the spot. Qing, is there anything youre lacking? Hearing the inquiry, Song Qing deliberated briefly before quickly expressing his need for Floating Land Origin. In that case, I sentence you to provide 500 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin and 10 strands of Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin as compensation! ... With the matter resolved, Song Chi turned his eyes to the stalls ancient stele. The stele was incomplete. However, given the situation, Song Chi could address it directlyas long as the other portion of the stele remained on the Red Star Continent, locating it with the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] components would not be difficult. Merchant, may I examine this item? Realizing Song Chis identity was far from ordinary, the half-snake person dared not refuse. Sir, please do as you wish! Reaching out, Song Chi lifted the Sword Intent Stele and focused his spiritual energy into it. Shortly after, he gleaned partial information about the sword-type [Secret Technique Heritage Stele]. [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet] [Secret Technique: Flying Sword State (Requires Law Comprehension Degree of at least 0.1%)] [Secret Technique: Sha Sword Chant (Requires Law Comprehension Degree of at least 1%)] ... The stele was indeed a Secret Technique Heritage Stele, though its fragmentary state meant it retained only two secret techniques. Because of its incomplete nature, Song Chi could not ascertain its exact grade, yet its inherent value was undeniable. After a moment of reflection, he produced a porcelain vial. This contains one drop of Sixth Rank snake species primordial blood. It will significantly enhance your half-snake lineage. Combine it with this [Snake Spirit Blood Tempering Fruit], and would you agree to the exchange? Upon hearing that Song Chi offered Sixth Rank primordial blood from a snake species, the half-snake person hesitated no longer. Deal! The [Snake Spirit Blood Tempering Fruit] already provided considerable assistance for snake-type creatures to break through their Great Rank bottlenecks. If its lineage could first be strengthened by Sixth Rank primordial blood, it felt confident about advancing to Fourth Rank. Moreover, as a mere Third Rank creature, the half-snake person could not directly utilize Sixth Rank primordial blood. By diluting it, it not only could benefit personally but also share the advantages with its spouse and offspring. Following the exchange, Song Chi left the trading street with Song Qing. At Dragon Shark Citys Lords Manor. This Secret Technique Heritage Stele has exceptional versatility. Unfortunately, it is far too incomplete, containing only two Secret Techniques. Having reviewed the [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet], Song Shixing sighed deeply. The [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet] held significant value. If complete, its impact on the family would be unimaginably vast. For the rise of the clan, perhaps my grandson could try it. ... In the underground warship summoning room at the Manor. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi placed the fragmented [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet] against the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk]s land component. Soon, a brand-new star chart emerged from the land component. On the star chart, spanning a radius of two billion light-years, a golden light dot was highlighted prominently. This golden light dot was located surprisingly close to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, seeming almost superimposed with its location. But Song Chi understood this wasnt the reality. The golden dot indicated the other half of the [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet] remained on the [Red Star Continent], with its proximity exaggerated by the relative scale of the two billion light-year radius. Song Chi was unsurprised by this. Even though the [Red Star Continent], as an Eighth Level Floating Land, boasted a diameter of barely over 300,000 light-years, as long as the steles remaining portion was on this land, such a phenomenon was inevitable. PS: One chapter today. Chapter 1015: 531: [Cosmic Secret Realm] and the Gold [Neutron Star Core Armor] Chapter 1015: Chapter 531: [Cosmic Secret Realm] and the Gold [Neutron Star Core Armor] The tracking of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] went smoothly this time. Based on the coordinates provided by the Territory Star Map, Song Chi easily determined the location of the other half of the [Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet]. It was also situated on the northern shore of the Shattered Sea, approximately several million kilometers away from Dragon Shark City. At the Dragon Shark City Lord Mansion, after a brief discussion, a Clan Elder at the Peak of the Fourth Rank from the Hidden Pulse took Song Chis Ethereal Body on a proactive trip. It wasnt that Song Chi was unwilling, but the Shaking Light Star Tower had already sent news that information related to the secret realm discovered by [Beidou Hall] had been further released. Upon learning this, Song Chi naturally did not linger in Dragon Abyss City for long. He hurriedly had the second Fifth Rank Void Demon establish a shop within Dragon Shark City and then rushed back to the Dragon Spine Continent. As for the Dragon Spine Spatial Anchor Point, Song Chi thought deeply but decided not to set it within Dragon Shark City. Currently, the Fifth Rank Zhu Tian Ruins Market only allows four Spatial Anchor Points. Counting the Dragon Spine Continent, Silver Disk Floating Land, Hidden Pulse Dragon Abyss City, and [Holy Light City], all slots are already occupied. ... [Shaking Light Star Tower], Star Tower Great Hall. Yulong Sister! Upon logging in via projection, Song Chi encountered Cui Yulong within the Star Tower. Waking of Insects! Cui Yulong smiled radiantly. Previously, at her invitation to protect her nephew, Song Chi had faced off against Zhangsun Wu, another direct descendant of the Zhangsun Family. As a result, her impression of Song Chi had always been favorable. So, are you thinking of undertaking this mission as well? To this question, Song Chi shook his head. Havent decided yet. Does Yulong Sister have any advice? While chatting, the two quickly arrived at the mission release window and scanned through the updates in the pinned mission information. [Mission Overview: A Vice Hall Master of the Beidou Seven Stars Main Hall accidentally discovered a unique secret realm during exploration in the Alien Star Domain. After preliminary exploration, it was verified to be a Cosmic Secret Realm populated with numerous High Rank secret realm creatures, presenting high danger levels.] Cosmic Secret Realm? Indigenous secret realm beings? Upon reading this, Song Chi frowned. Song Chi was already knowledgeable about Cosmic Secret Realms; even the lowest-grade ones were at least of the Seventh Rank, and the mention of indigenous secret realm beings implied the likely presence of Seventh Rank Dominator-level creatures. Thinking about this erased Song Chis initial excitement instantaneously. Observing his varied expressions, a soft laugh came from nearby. Whats wrong? Lost interest already? Song Chi, slightly embarrassed, considering Yulong was a veteran member of the Star Tower, tentatively asked: Yulong Sister, do you have any specific information? How are Lie Yang and the others? Whats the strength of those indigenous secret realm beings? Cui Yulongs expression turned serious, not withholding anything. This secret realm is likely only the lowest-grade Cosmic Secret Realm. Uncle Corpse Dog managed to briefly communicate with those entering the realm, including Lie Yang, through a golden communication component. According to Lie Yang, the realms internal area far exceeds a star domain spanning over ten thousand light-years. The indigenous beings within the realm identify their world as Blood Battle World, and Lie Yang encountered a Seventh Rank Peak Dominator from the Blood Battle Clan there. After hearing Yulongs account, Song Chi narrowed his eyes. This glimpse provided by Lie Yang already revealed the level of danger within the secret realm, making Song Chi even more hesitant. Have there been any announcements about special resources within the realm? So far, theres no confirmed news... Upon hearing this, Song Chi had almost made up his mind. Many thanks, Yulong Sister! The information shared so far was evidently confidential, known only to Uncle Corpse Dog and not widely circulated in the [Shaking Light Star Tower Member Group Chat]. The fact that Cui Yulong had shared it showed her trust. Cui Yulong shook her head, signaling there was no need for thanks. No need for thanks. However, this matter hasnt been made public yet, so do try to keep it private. Song Chi understood Cui Yulongs meaning. Based on recent updates in the Star Order Group Chat, he knew this secret realm had been jointly explored by not only the [Beidou Main Hall] Vice Hall Master but also significant figures from the Immortal Qin Dynasty and the Holy Hall Federation. As such, some information wasnt openly shared in the group chat. Although the Shaking Light Star Tower members were in good relations, its thirty-plus members came from various factions of the Torch Human Civilization. It was inevitable that some core individuals from the other factions might be among them. Acknowledging her words, Song Chi quickly logged out of the Star Tower. Organizing the information Cui Yulong revealed, he decided to wait a while longer. The danger level remains uncertain, and the secret realms resource output is still unknown. Moreover, considering the Starry Sky Dragon Shark must remain stationed at Dragon Shark City, even though the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] ensures safety, each use requires a Silver Oddity as the cost. Whether its worth it or not remains questionable; its all dependent on the value of the realms resources... Shaking his head, Song Chi dismissed his thoughts further and decided not to stay long in the Dragon Spine Continent, opting to return directly to [Holy Light City] to resume his purchasing tasks. ... Time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, fifteen years had passed. Over this passage of time, Song Chi had officially reached his 300th birthday. Compared to his past life, this far exceeded the lifespan of most dynasties. Dragon Abyss City, Warship Summoning Room. The 14,000-meter-large Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong stood silently within, and inside its warship hull, Song Chis figure flickered momentarily before vanishing. [Cultivation Secret Realm], at the center marked by the Green Water Spiritual Spring. Chapter 1016: 531: [Cosmic Secret Realm] and the Gold [Neutron Star Core Armor]_2 Chapter 1016: Chapter 531: [Cosmic Secret Realm] and the Gold [Neutron Star Core Armor]_2 Looking at the batch of water clams nurtured within the modestly sized spiritual spring, Song Chis eyes were filled with anticipation. This new batch of clams, aged sufficiently, were numerous. He wondered just how many of them could produce pearls of adequate age. A flood of spectral energy surged out from within him. Under the amplification of the [Cultivation Secret Realm] itself, this surge of energy instantly rose to the level of Sixth Rank. At the same time, under the effect of this Sixth Rank spectral energy, the water clams at the bottom of the Green Water Spiritual Spring collectively shot out of the water, floating in midair within the secret realm. Soon after, Song Chis spiritual focus split into fifty parts, controlling fifty spectral-energy-forged hammers to rapidly strike all the water clams. In less than two minutes, Song Chi had completed the task. One 15,000-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl. Three 10,000-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls. Fifteen 8,000-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls. Sixty 5,000-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls. Not bad! Gazing at the largest four clam pearls, Song Chi was in a good mood. His [Guidance Technique] had long since reached the peak of Level 57. With these four clam pearls, each exceeding ten-thousand-year maturity, he was confident he could break through to Level 58. Half a month later, using three of the 10,000-year-old clam pearls and one super-level body refining potion, he successfully advanced his [Guidance Technique] to Level 58. Additionally, he used the 15,000-year-old clam pearl as well, which allowed him to make slight progress within Level 58 of the [Guidance Technique], shortening the time needed for the subsequent breakthrough to Level 59. Beyond that, over the past fifteen years, he had further comprehended the laws. With the aid of various amplifications, even his lowest-comprehended [Time Law] had reached a comprehension degree of 41.2%. This speed was undoubtedly astonishing. However, it was achieved under the combined boosts of the [Enlightenment Meditation MatFake], [Starry Sky Throne], [Zhu Tian Ruins Market], [Double Pupils], and other factors. Moreover, the comprehension degree of the [Time Law] was not particularly high to begin with, so such speed was understandable. Ten years ago, through the guidance of Song Chis [Ethereal Body], the [Hidden Pulse] successfully retrieved the other half of the [Sha Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet], making it fully complete. This complete [Sha Sword Secret Technique Heritage Tablet] did not disappoint the members of the Song family. Although it did not reach the level of the [Dragon Whale Secret Technique Heritage Tablet] or the [Nameless Secret Technique Heritage Tablet], the number of secret techniques recorded on it was as many as eight, surpassing all other heritage tablets owned by the Song family. Even with Song Chis almost intermediate-level [Space Law] comprehension, he could only discern five of the techniques. Excluding [Flying Sword State] and [Sha Sword Chant], the other three were: [Sword Shadow Escape], requiring 10% law comprehension degree. [Sword Light Splitting], requiring 30% law comprehension degree. [Six Harmonies Sword Control Technique], requiring 50% law comprehension degree. [Sword Shadow Escape] was a secret technique for evasion. [Sword Light Splitting] was a group attack secret technique. [Six Harmonies Sword Control Technique] conjured six heavy sword phantoms to shield oneself C a defensive secret technique. Song Chi was quite tempted by all five techniques. Paired with the cutting, concealing, and other properties of [Space Law], any of them, whether for attack or defense, would be immensely powerful. However, Song Chi ultimately did not comprehend any of them. The reason was simple: he was already managing numerous secret techniques. Biting off more than one can chew C this principle he understood well. ... Outside, in [Holy Light City]. Master, I have successfully acquired a complete piece of [Neutron Star Remains]. Hearing the transmission from the Fifth Rank Void Demon, Song Chi quickly left the ruins market. Upon returning to [Holy Light City] and obtaining the piece of [Neutron Star Remains], he headed back to the market. Free Stall Zone, Battleship Main Control Room. Song Chi clenched the [Neutron Star Remains] tightly in his hand, his eyes full of excitement. The final piece is finally in my hands! Three years ago, he had already acquired the ninth piece of [Neutron Star Remains] via the [Divine Kingdom Player Trading Space]. Now, this final piece was the last requirement for evolving the [Neutron Star Core Armor] to Gold quality. With immense anticipation, he offered the [Neutron Star Remains] to the trembling [Neutron Star Core Armor]. Instantly, silver light illuminated the room. Soon, the brilliant silver light began to transform into dazzling golden light. Evolution complete! His gaze immediately focused on the newly evolved [Neutron Star Core Armor], and an attribute panel swiftly appeared before him. [Neutron Star Core Armor] Level 70 Quality: Gold Feature: [Neutron Star Fission] Feature 2: [Neutron Star Core Pulse] Feature 3: Armor Protection Value increased by 350%. Feature 4: [Neutron Link] Feature 5: [High Energy Particle Storm] Consumption: 3400/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defense: 101.2 billion No charging or buffering necessary. ... {[Neutron Star Fission]: Consumes 500,000 Spectral Energy Points to temporarily transform the warship into a micro-neutron star form, repelling external attacks. Duration: 10 minutes. Cooldown Time: 6 hours.} {[Neutron Star Core Pulse]: The armor layer derived from the [Neutron Star Core] contains endless pulse energy, which continuously repairs the warships armor and energy shield when damaged. Every 5 seconds, restores 10% armor; every 10 seconds, restores 10% shipborne energy shields shield value.} {[Neutron Link]: Consumes 400,000 Spectral Energy Points to designate and link up to 50 warships within a 100-million-kilometer range. During the links duration, the linked warships armor protection value increases by 100%, and both energy shield protection value and shield value increase by 100%. Duration: 12 hours. Cooldown Time: 240 hours.} {[High Energy Particle Storm]: Consumes 1,000,000 Spectral Energy Points to unleash a raging high-energy particle stream from the warships armor, forming a high-energy particle storm domain within a 10-million-kilometer radius, annihilating all material entities. Duration: 30 minutes. Cooldown Time: fixed at 10 years.} After reviewing the newly evolved [Neutron Star Core Armor] with its Gold Sanctuary Quality, only two words surfaced in Song Chis mind. F***ing awesome! Upon evolving to Gold Sanctuary Quality, its defensive power, feature effects, and other aspects had seen an incredibly exaggerated enhancement. Not to mention its massively improved self-repair capabilities for the warships energy shield and armor. In the future, not to speak of Silver-level super main cannons, even Gold-level super main cannons, unless enhanced to their Seventh Rank limit, wouldnt pose any threat to the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]s energy shield. The most outrageous enhancement was the newly added High Energy Particle Storm feature. This feature was a divine-tier group attack capability, capable of covering a 10-million-kilometer domain with a high-energy particle storm. If unleashed amidst an enemy fleet, the results would be unimaginable. Song Chi even thought up a practical application. Imagine activating this feature during a warship promotion task C its efficiency in accumulating promotion success rates would be terrifying. However, there were downsides. Firstly, it did not differentiate between friend and foe. Activating it required extreme caution, as a slight mistake could harm allied units. Secondly, it had a lengthy cooldown time of 10 years. But, in Song Chis opinion, this flaw was manageable. With the [Purusa Zen Seal] and [Time Chess] components, he could directly reduce this cooldown to just over a year, which was entirely acceptable. Retracting his attention from the [Neutron Star Core Armor]s attribute panel, Song Chis eyes flickered with indecisiveness. He wasnt bothered by the time needed for the armors evolution from silver to gold. Although it had taken nearly two centuries, for someone like him who now had a lifespan of 4,000 years, this timeframe was still acceptable. What Song Chi was currently contemplating was whether the [Neutron Star Core Armor] could continue evolving. While Gold Sanctuary Quality was remarkable, it was far from enough for someone aiming to become a Torch Ship Captain of Seventh Rank, Eighth Rank, or even beyond. Only Black Ultimate or even Colorful Mythical Quality armor could truly satisfy him. Forget it. Time will tell. Whether I gain it or lose it is up to fate. To have advanced all the way from Red Epic to Gold Sanctuary is already a tremendous fortune! Shaking his head, Song Chi dismissed further thoughts. Summoning the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], he headed straight for the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room]. At present, the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room] had already reached Level 59, offering significant augmentation for practicing the [Guidance Technique]. Until he could find the distance doubling feature attribute, he preferred to focus on advancing his [Guidance Technique]. Chapter 1017: 532: Promotion of Seed of Torch Quality Chapter 1017: Chapter 532: Promotion of Seed of Torch Quality Lier, its time to eat... A womans voice called out from the kitchen. Moments later, the door to the side courtyards cultivation room swung open, and a girl whose skin was coated with an unknown cultivation liquid stepped out. Seeing this, the plump woman busy in the kitchen hurriedly poked her head out and said: Lier, did you just finish applying the Body Tempering Liquid? Its alright to wait a bit. The familys quota for Body Tempering Liquid has always been tight, and your father worked hard to exchange Merit Points to get this for you. Youre only two years away from the Torch Awakening; you cant waste even the slightest opportunity to improve your Guidance Technique level! Her cheeks flushed, still caught in the lingering effects of a mornings cultivation, the girl shook her head. Its fine, Mom, the effect has just been absorbed. Ill go wash up! Ten minutes later, the mother and daughter sat down at the dining table. Before picking up her chopsticks, the girl seemed to recall something and asked: Mom, wheres my brother? Upon hearing her precious daughter ask this question, the woman rolled her eyes. Where else could he be but holed up in the Warship Summoning Room, cultivating the Guidance Technique? She waved her hand dismissively, pretending to be impatient as she replied: Lets not bother about him. Your brother is already a Guardian Ship Captain; its normal if he doesnt eat for several months. You should eat more... Crunch! Before the woman could finish her sentence, a noise suddenly came from the hall. Both turned their heads to look and saw a broad-shouldered, square-faced man stepping out of the entrance to the Underground Warship Summoning Room, bare-chested. The mans name was Song Liang, the older brother of the girl and son of the plump woman. At the sight of Song Liang, the womans face lit up with evident joy. Though her words were sharp, what mother wouldnt be delighted by her son? She quickly spoke up: Xiao Liang, come over quickly. I just happened to make your favorite... But before she could finish, Song Liang cut her off: Mom, did you make Fire Carp Soup? The moment the words Fire Carp Soup reached her ears, the woman seemed to understand instantly. She stood up hurriedly, her eyes sparkling with joy. Xiao Liang, does this mean the Seed of Torch has... Dont let her current housewife appearance fool you; she was nearly one hundred and fifty years old, having been promoted to Guardian Ship Captain years ago, and her knowledge was anything but shallow. While asking, she didnt wait for Song Liang to reply and quickly ran back to the kitchen to open the cupboard. In the corner of the cabinet, a layer of Spectral Energy formed a sealed barrier. After the woman dispersed the barrier, it revealed a bowl of steaming soup still emitting an enticing aroma. Taking the soup, Song Liang downed it in one gulp and immediately sat cross-legged where he stood. On the side, the womans face showed a mix of emotionsexpectation, joy, and worry. This was when Song Li walked over as well. Mom, whats happening with Brother? Suppressing her chaotic thoughts, the woman softly explained: Your grandfather knew he had no hope of reaching the Third Rank, so he used all the contribution points he accumulated over two hundred years to exchange for the familys newly launched Fire Carp resource for your brother. After decades of continuous supplementation, your brothers white Seed of Torch should be evolving into blue! Upon hearing this, Song Li likewise felt genuine happiness for her elder brother. This meant that Song Liangs theoretical maximum would rise to Cruiser Captain. For someone like her, who hadnt yet awakened, this would undoubtedly mean greater support in the future. Song Liangs transformation lasted for several dozen minutes. When he finally opened his eyes, the fleeting image of a blue flame in his pupils caused Song Li and her mother to be filled with nothing but joy. Mom, Lier, I need to head back to the Warship Summoning Room to enhance the warship components. Dont wait for me. Do you have enough Floating Land Origin? More than enough! As Song Liangs figure disappeared again into the entrance of the Warship Summoning Room, the womans expression of happiness lingered for a long time. However, amid her joy, she turned to her daughter and solemnly admonished: Lier, the family is currently undergoing rapid development. The ancestors and Family Heads are not stingy in cultivating the younger generation. Body Tempering Liquid, Blood Bodhi, Floating Land Origin, Fire Carpthese rare resources, which would cause external forces to fight over them, can all be exchanged as long as you have contributions and merit. These are the blessings of your generation, so you must not slack off. If your grandfathers generation had access to such an environment back then, he might already be an Extreme Cruiser Captain by now, perhaps even close to becoming a Zhulu Warship Captain. Dont let down me, your father, and the entire familys expectations! Mom, I understand! ... At Jiesong Floating Land, a hundred-meter-long Escort Ship soared into the sky and quickly disappeared into the Floating Lands horizon. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Liang activated the Jump Device without hesitation. Over one hundred light-years away, on the outskirts of Jiesong Star Region, the [Chenliang] sped forward after exiting the jump phase. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Liangs eyes were filled with undisguisable excitement. With the help of Dad and Grandpa, the [Chenliang], an Escort Ship stabilized for close to fifty years, has long been cemented in its foundation. Now that the Seed of Torch has evolved into blue, I just need one piece of Ten Thousand Years Volcanic Magma Iron Essence, and the [Chenliang] can attempt to initiate the Warship Promotion Task. Once successful, Ill become a Cruiser Captain at just over eighty years old, ranking among the upper-middle levels of the family. Afterward, aiming for a Zhulu Warship Captain is certainly possible! At the thought of this, Song Liangs excitement was hard to suppress. A Zhulu Warship Captain was someone capable of subduing a low-level Floating Land, observing Starry Seas transformations for two thousand years, and holding a mid-to-high rank in any faction. Chapter 1018: 532: Seed of Torch Quality Promotion_2 Chapter 1018: Chapter 532: Seed of Torch Quality Promotion_2 His thoughts raced, and suddenly, a bout of concentrated artillery fire roared from the front. The intense energy flames illuminated the pitch-black starry sky ahead. The abrupt upheaval made Song Liangs heart tremble slightly. Fortunately, with the hopes his father and grandfather had instilled in him since childhood, and their constant teachings, Song Liang was not the kind of sheltered flower that panicked at the first sight of trouble. Quickly calming himself, he immediately slowed the ships speed. Thanks to the recently enhanced Third Rank blue [Void Membrane] component, the [Chenliang] had not been detected, allowing Song Liang to observe the situation ahead with peace of mind. Its my dads First Dragon Whale Escort Fleet, 14th Squadron. Looks like theres also the Chenxing Clans fleetand those are members of the Purple Butterfly Clan. Are they jointly pursuing the Purple Butterfly Clan? After carefully analyzing the battlefield conditions, Song Liang understood some of the basics of the situation, though he was still somewhat perplexed. The JieSong Star Region borders the eastern Chenxing Clans Star Domain, and the area beneath him is indeed the co-managed territory defined by both sides. However, for over a hundred years, his fleet had never cooperated with the Chenxing Clan. What could have prompted them to act in unison this time? With a nagging sense of bewilderment, his gaze shifted to a special disk on the side. This disk was not a functional ship component but rather a sub-communication plate belonging to a communications device. As for the main unit, it was naturally located on his fathers Third Rank cruiser. Decades ago, the family had aggressively purchased communication-type components. Over the years, there had been some progress. At least most cruiser captains in the family now had ships equipped with such parts, including Song Liangs father. After a moment of hesitation, he decided to activate the component. After a brief wait, strands of light emerged on the disk, and soon a communication window appeared. Liang? Why are you here? Where exactly are you now? Remember, dont go near the border areas. The communication component aboard Song Liangs fathers flagship was of relatively low quality, with a maximum communication range of only ten light-years. Since Song Liang had successfully activated the communication, his father immediately surmised his sons presence near the squadrons base. Dad, Im fine. My Seed of Torch has successfully leveled up, [Void Membrane] has been enhanced to Third Rank, and the Purple Butterfly Clan hasnt detected the [Chenliang]. Forget about me, Dad. Whats going on? Why are we suddenly acting alongside the Chenxing Clan? Does the Purple Butterfly Clan have high-level Starry Sea Oddities in their possession? Since the activated communication plate wouldnt last long, Song Liang wasted no time and fired off his questions in quick succession. Acting together, my ass! The Chenxing Clan somehow caught wind that the Purple Butterfly Clan holds a Purple Blink Device with a teleportation distance quadruple boost. Theyre trying to compete with us for this component! A teleportation distance quadruple boostthats the exact component Chi Ancestor issued a high-bounty search for, isnt it? Upon realizing the Chenxing Clans ulterior motives, an icy glare flashed in Song Liangs eyes. He understood perfectly well that if the Chenxing Clan secured that special Blink Device, theyd surely hike up the price sky-high later. By then, Chi Ancestor would have no choice but to pay dearly to acquire it. Father, do you have any idea which member of the Purple Butterfly Clan is carrying that special Blink Device? ... Following an exchange of information with his father, Song Liang quickly pinpointed his target among the fleeing Purple Butterfly Clan members ahead. Found you! With a silent thought, another message appeared in the light disks communication window. Liang, dont act rashly. Though the Purple Butterfly Clan is just considered a Low-Level Civilization, there are still several residual Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan individuals left. Moreover, the Chenxing Clan has also dispatched many stealth ships for their search mission. Your flagship is merely Second Rank... Clearly, Song Liangs father was unwilling for his son to act recklessly. However, before he could finish his words, the communication plates duration expired. Retracting his gaze, Song Liang turned back to the starry sky ahead and fixed his sights more specifically on a certain Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member within the battlefield. He did not follow his fathers advice and had already locked onto the individual suspected of carrying that special Blink Device. Song Liangs intentions were simple. His goal to curry favor with the familys youngest Fifth Rank Ancestor was secondary; his primary motivation stemmed from a sense of gratitude. It wasnt just him; almost all young members of the Dragon Whale Song Family carried this sentiment. Why? Body Tempering Liquid, Body Tempering Paste, Fire Carp... These rare resources were all connected to Song Chi. Without Song Chi, the family could never have maintained a steady output of these resources. This meant that any family member of the younger generation who had used these resources owed a significant debt of gratitude to Song Chi. Hidden within the void, Song Liang did not rush to strike. Though he had already resolved to act, Song Liang was far from foolish enough to openly target a Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member in the midst of the fleeing group. He had his own reasoning. Under the combined assault of two fleets, the annihilation of the Purple Butterfly Clan is only a matter of time. As a Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member, theyll undoubtedly try everything to escape. In such a predicament, they wouldnt dare stick with the grouptheyd make too tempting a target. As long as they break away from the group, thats the moment Ill act! Patiently biding his time, hours passed. Finally, after monitoring the battlefield for several hours, Song Liang smirked. The concealed [Chenliang] engine flared to life, propelling the ship toward a remote Star Domain at high speed. Just moments ago, the Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member finally cracked and activated their Flash Escape Artifact, quietly slipping away from the group. They had been exceptionally cautious, choosing the perfect moment for their teleportation. If not for Song Liangs constant observation, it would have been almost impossible to notice the disappearance of this particular Purple Butterfly Clan member. With the dual support of his grandfather and father, Song Liangs flagship, the [Chenliang], was no ordinary escort ship. Though small, it boasted three Purple Components among its arsenal. One of those Purple Components was the engine. The enhanced Third Rank Purple Engine provided impressive speed for the ship. Even though the Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member had gained considerable distance using the Flash Escape Artifact, the [Chenliang] successfully caught up within tens of minutes. Boom! Boom! After sufficient charging, the [Chenliang]s blue main cannon blasted forth. The attack immediately revealed the [Chenliang] from its cloak within the void. The moment the Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member sensed a warship catching up, their expression fell into sheer terror. But upon realizing the [Chenliang] was merely a Second Rank warship, their horror transformed instantly into delight. Their thousand-meter wingspan twisted sharply as the countless, blood-red compound eyes whirled menacingly, sending a chilling shiver down the spine. Vine Binding Seal [Star Vine Binding]! Song Liang reacted swiftly, activating a control-type component on his ship that had been enhanced to Third Rank. Several thick black vines shot out from the [Chenliang], quickly entangling the incoming Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member. Bound by the black vines, the Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member paused momentarily. Seeing this, Song Liang immediately activated the offensive module. This time, it wasnt the main cannonthe weapon of choice was a Purple Quality external launcher located beneath the warship. Two externally mounted nuclear missiles roared forth, striking the Purple Butterfly Clan members body before they could break free from the binding. Boom! The intense energy blasts centered on the Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member sent shockwaves rippling outward. Impossible! Song Liangs pupils shrank. He saw a purple phantom flash before his eyes, and in the blink of an eye, it was already in close proximity to the [Chenliang]. Its razor-sharp butterfly wings ignored the outer Energy Shield, slicing viciously into the [Chenliang]s hull. Yet within its densely packed compound eyes, an expression of fear surfacedit realized its all-out assault had failed to inflict significant damage on the small hundred-meter warship. Instead, moments later, dozens of Third Rank Soldier Figurines emerged from nearby, swarming toward the massive wound left by the earlier nuclear blast. It tried desperately to activate its Flash Escape Ability, but at that moment, several vines were fired from the [Chenliang] once more, leaving it unable to move. PS: Hmm... another chapter coming later!!!! Chapter 1019: 533: Projection Descends Chapter 1019: Chapter 533: Projection Descends All this transpired in a fleeting moment. By the time everything was done, Song Liang inside the Chenliang had already shaken off his earlier panic. His face was unnaturally calm, as though the intense contraction of his pupils earlier had been nothing but an illusion. At this point, he muttered to himself: Want to deal with the Chenliang up close? Too bad. The Chenliang has three purple components, one of which is a purple Obsidian Ship Armor! Up ahead, more than a dozen Third Rank Green Crab General soldier figurines continued their relentless attacks. Their crab pincers repeatedly stabbed into the flesh of the wounded Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member. If that were all, such efforts would naturally seem flimsyafter all, the combat power of puppet soldier figurines was well-known for being subpar in their rank, often derisively labeled as pseudo-combatants. However, in reality, it seemed as if the pincers of those dozen-plus Green Crab Generals were coated in some additional substance. Each time they penetrated the wounds of the Purple Butterfly Clan member, a sound of corrosive sizzling ensued. Under these circumstances, the life breath of the Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member plummeted at a visibly rapid rate. The venom of the Sky Venom Spider truly lives up to its terrifying reputation. Just a few drops applied to the figurines... Seeing the battlefield essentially decided, Song Liangs lips unconsciously curled upward with satisfaction. The Sky Venom Spider was an alien creature specifically reared by his family for its exceptional venom. He had purposely obtained some in advance, not expecting it to prove so useful now. Buzz! Buzz! Yet before Song Liang could revel in this moment, sudden spatial fluctuations behind him sent shockwaves through his heart. Not father... Just as he confirmed this, a terrifying beam of light pierced through the space from the opposing warships bow. In an instant, the Chenliangs outer Energy Shield short-circuited entirely, and the dimmed light beam struck the pitch-black hull directly. [Warning: Warship under attack. Armor integrity down 42%. Hull damage at 20%!] Song Liangs gaze trembledhe knew very well that only ten or so seconds had passed since he activated the Obsidian Guard feature of the Obsidian Ship Armor. The features duration was still active; without it, he was certain the Chenliang would have already sunk by now. Its a cruiser from the Chenxing Clan! By identifying the markings emblazoned on the opposing warship, Song Liang immediately pinpointed their identity. His stare turned icy, his simmering rage unhidden as he locked eyes with the enemy. Hand over that component, and this captain will spare your life! Song Liangs gaze remained frigid, fixed steadfastly on the opponent, offering no response. Stalling for time? Naive! Mocking words fell as the kilometer-long opposing warships bow began glowing again, charging the Main Cannon. Song Liang clenched his fists, an expression of fear flashing across his eyes. He intended to maneuver the Chenliang to create some distance for multiple evasions. During the time when his soldier figurines were assaulting the Third Rank Purple Butterfly Clan member, he had already secured that special Blink Device, successfully completing his mission. However, reality was cruelescape wasnt an option. The Chenliang had been immobilized by the opponents special means, utterly unable to move for the time being. My father is part of the Song Familys direct lineage. Does your Chenxing Clan truly wish to start a war with the Song Family? Driven by survival instincts, Song Liang addressed the newly connected Warship Projection communication channel with a questioning tone. The response he received sent chills down his spine. A war between the families? Heh, young one, youre not qualified to represent the Song Family! This is your final three seconds. If you dont hand over that component, prepare to die right here! After a brief internal struggle, Song Liangs expression returned to its previous tranquility. I may not represent the Song Family, but if I die here today, I guarantee that your end will be far worse! These calm words seemed to bring an immense pressure to the Third Rank Chenxing Clan captain on the opposing side; a notably unpleasant look crept into his expression. Both parties understood that this special Blink Device component was merely a rare purple-grade item. The entire confrontation had escalated solely due to Song Chis expansive search. Should this component incident result in the death of a promising clan member, Song Chithe renowned figure throughout the Chenxing Kingdom and even the entire Heavenly Disk Galaxywould undoubtedly not let the matter rest. Amid this brief hesitation, faint spatial ripples once again stirred across the starry expanse. Moments later, a second cruiser materialized. Dad! Recognizing the familiar outline of the warship, a flicker of radiant hope lit up in Song Liangs eyes. The newly arrived warship was none other than the command ship of the Song Familys First Dragon Whale Guard Fleets 14th Squadron, captained by Song Qian, a Second Direct Lineage member of the Song Family. Resser Chenxing, youre courting death! Seeing his son unharmed, Song Qian exhaled a long sigh of relief. Yet when he turned his gaze to the opposing Chenxing Clan cruiser, the killing intent in his eyes was impossible to conceal. Judging by the damage sustained on the Chenliang, Song Qian could tell that Resser Chenxing had struck with lethal intent. The moment Song Qian appeared, Resser Chenxings heart sank, realizing the matter was now beyond resolution. Instinctively, a retreat began to form in his mind. But just as he prepared to activate a second Blink Device to flee, several more spatial ripples emerged from the rear. Three additional cruisers from the Song Family arrived. More importantly, one of the three activated its Forbidden Magic Domain, severing any attempt Resser Chenxing had to flee using blinking technology. They really mean to kill me! Upon reaching this conclusion, a flash of panic crossed Resser Chenxings face. He had previously claimed that Song Liang wasnt significant enough, that killing him here wouldnt spark a war between the Song and Chenxing clans. However, if those words were reversed and applied to himself, they rang equally true. The Chenxing Clan, with over six thousand years of lineage and thousands of Third Rank Torch Captains, wouldnt bat an eye at losing him. As he found himself desperate, two more Chenxing Clan cruisers finally arrived to his rescue. Silently grateful to these two clan members, Resser Chenxings attitude shifted again, reverting to his previous disdainful manner. While Song Chi had achieved rapid growth over the past century, solidifying the Song Familys status as the foremost family below royalty in the kingdom, Resser Chenxing dismissed the so-called upstart Dragon Spine Song Family, a mere three-thousand-year-old lineage, as far beneath an established immortal clan like the Chenxing Clan. ... In a group channel covering the communications among the four Song Family cruisers, someone asked Song Qian decisively: Captain, what are your orders? Song Qians eyes burned with determination as he gave a resolute answer. Resser Chenxing must die. Ill take responsibility for all consequences. Attack! Seeming to sense Song Qians resolve, Resser Chenxings expression darkened. Song Qian, are you really prepared to upset the delicate balance our two families have painstakingly maintained? Song Qian offered no response, his flagship accelerating straight toward Resser Chenxings vessel. Behind him, the other three Song Family cruisers split roles, with two blocking the reinforcements and one assisting Song Qian, heading directly for Resser Chenxings warship. Seeing this, fury and alarm flooded Resser Chenxing. Already weaker than Song Qian, he knew that with the addition of another cruiser, his defenses wouldnt hold out for long. No, I cant let this continue; Song Qian will sink my ship if this goes on! Desperate, Resser Chenxing shouted toward his reinforcements: Quick, activate the Sub Seal! Following his command, one Chenxing Clan cruiser, unaffected by the Forbidden Magic Domain, activated a specific component. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! The dark starry space above began to ripple violently, its energy radiating over an expansive area. Before long, a massive projection started to materialize. It was none other than a 3,300-meter-long Zhulu Warship projection. Watch outits a Chenxing Clan Zhulu Warship Projection! Song Qians face turned grim, issuing an immediate warning to his fleet. But while the Zhulu Warship Projection had yet to fully form, killing intent gleamed in Song Qians eyes. The prow of his warship, fitted with a purple ram, surged forward at maximum speed toward Resser Chenxings cruiser. Judging by the trajectory, if they collided, and Ressers cruiser couldnt activate its hull armor defenses in time, at least a gaping hole would be torn open. With worse luck, the entire warship might be rendered incapacitated. However, merely ten kilometers before impact, the now-solidified Zhulu Warship Projection unleashed a torrent of immense energy. This energy radiated in the form of a domain, effortlessly crushing the Forbidden Magic Domain emitted earlier by the Song Family companions. It didnt stop therethe mysterious domain also froze Song Qians flagship, binding it motionless in place. This abrupt turn of events immediately flipped the battlefield dynamics. At last, a voice filled with deep reverence emanated from the three Chenxing Clan cruisers. Welcome, Elder Quinn! ... There was no verbal response. The Zhulu Warship Projections captain, Quinn Chenxing, seemed disinterested in causing a truly irreversible fallout. All that could be heard was the elders aloof tone reverberating through the warship projection: This matter ends here. Disperse Yet, before Quinn could finish, Song Qians voiceseething with uncontained furyinterrupted abruptly, almost echoing with a roar: End it here? This star domain belongs to the Song Family. Not only did they shed blood on our territory without permission, but they also attempted to kill a Second Rank member of my clan. Elder Quinn, are you now telling me to let this go? As a Zhulu Warship Captain, being interrupted by a mere Third Rank Cruiser Captain would be grounds for contempt. Regardless of Song Qians valid reasoning, the expression within Quinn Chenxings warship projection turned ominously dark. Are you questioning a Zhulu Captain? Quinns menacing voice resonated alongside the frightening presence of his domain power, which began weighing heavily on Song Qians flagship. Crack! Crack! Crack! Under Quinns deliberate control, the Sixth Rank domains overwhelming Might bore down entirely on Song Qians warship. [Warning: Warship under attack. Energy Shield integrity down 46%. Shield value remaining: 54%.] [Warning: Warship under attack. Energy Shield overloaded. Armor integrity down 22%. Hull damage at 3%. Immediate repairs required.] [Warning... Armor integrity down 80%. Hull damage at 59%. Immediate repairs critical.] Under the immense domain pressure, Song Qians cruiser suffered significant damage by the second. Dad! Inside the Chenliang, Song Liangs eyes widened, tears welling up as his voice cracked with traces of sobbing. Your Chenxing Clan isnt the only one with a Zhulu Captain! Despite the severe damage his ship had sustained, Song Qians reply was unyielding. With a shift in his thoughts, he activated a Sub Seal Projection Component within his warship. Song Qian of the Song Family humbly beseeches the Elder to descend! As the words fell, spatial ripples erupted from above his warship, and another 3,300-meter-long Zhulu Warship Projection began forming. With the appearance of this projection, the oppressive force weighing down Song Qians cruiser suddenly dissipated. Moments later, a womans voice rippling with restrained fury reverberated through the stars: Quinn Chenxing, are you implying the Song Family has no capable individuals left? From the other side, Quinn Chenxings Zhulu Warship Projection swiftly issued its terse reply. Song Ting, youre still unqualified to address me! Chapter 1020: 534: 120 Billion Light-Years Chapter 1020: Chapter 534: 120 Billion Light-Years Regarding this remark, Song Ting rarely chose not to respond, because what the other party said was indeed true. This Quinn Chenxing was precisely the legitimate succession sequence representative of her brother Song Chis generation within the Chenxing Clan, ranked even higher than Anseweis elder brother Seyn Chenxing, and was the Third Prince of that generation in the Chenxing Principality. Compared to herself, Quinn Chenxing had already served as the Captain of the Zhulu Warship for nearly two hundred years, and was said to be a seasoned veteran in the role. As for Song Ting herself, despite the support from her elder brother Song Chi, she had only barely managed to ascend as the Captain of the Zhulu Warship some forty years ago, her combat power far inferior to that of Quinn Chenxing. However, despite acknowledging this disparity, Song Tings tone showed no sign of weakness. Theres no need to sidetrack with unrelated matters. In this case, your position is already indefensible. Either this person stays, or I summon my brother here!!! By the time she finished her statement, Song Tings words had lost all semblance of courtesy, laced with undisguised menace. You... Across from her, the projection on Quinn Chenxings flagship swirled with spectral energy, betraying his inner turmoil. While he desperately wanted to retort, he found himself at a loss for words in the face of undeniable facts. Song Chi was now leagues above Quinn Chenxing, a Battleship Captain not quite two hundred years old and already acknowledged by the Chenxing Clans higher-ups as an exceptional Super River System Genius, on par with veteran captains. If Song Ting indeed summoned Song Chi, the situation would undoubtedly become more difficult. But, voluntarily giving up a Third Rank clansman was entirely inconceivable for him. Such an act would certainly lead to ridicule from Captains of the same rank across the kingdom in the future. Pondering this, Quinn Chenxing spoke again: Its impossible for you to detain a member of my Chenxing Clan. How about we offer one Purple Component... I disagree! Song Jian interrupted once more, silencing this future power figure of the Chenxing Clan. This made Quinn Chenxing unable to suppress his simmering rage any longer. He no longer mentioned any compromises or reparations, his tone turning icy as he spoke, enunciating every word: It seems my Chenxing Royal Family has been too lenient in the past. Today, I want to see who dares to touch a member of my clan!!! This abrupt tonal shift seemed to embolden Resser Chenxing substantially. Resser Chenxing suddenly turned toward the nearby Song Liang, his tone dripping with sarcastic malice: Kid, youd better watch yourself. The wheel of fortune turns, and just because youre lucky today doesnt mean fortune will always favor you. Who knows? Perhaps one day, youll quietly perish in some desolate Star Domain. Ha ha! Though his words were casual, the threatening undertone was impossible to miss. Resser Chenxings message was straightforwardhe intended to leave unscathed today but openly declared his vendetta against Song Liang. Should he find an opportunity in the future, he would not hesitate to strike with lethal force. Such brazen words reached the projection on Song Tings flagship. Two thousand light-years away, in the Robber Dragon Star Domain, atop the Fourth-Level Floating Land. As one of the rare Fourth-Level life-supporting Floating Lands within a three-thousand-light-year radius, the Robber Dragon Floating Land served as the Star Domains capital and the base of the Song Familys Fourth Rank Clan Elder. At this moment, a Zhulu Warship was seen emerging from within the Floating Land Shield of the Robber Dragon Floating Land. Once it had cleared the Floating Land Shield, the [Purple Clothes Changting] immediately activated its Spatial Jump. After two jumps, the [Purple Clothes Changting] arrived at the Jiesong Star Region. The moment the [Purple Clothes Changting] appeared, Quinn Chenxings expression changed drastically. Song Ting, you... Before he could finish speaking, Song Ting had already activated the Projection Emperor Stone in her hand. Soon, the image of a gigantic warship spanning 14,000 meters silently materialized. Xiao Ting? Song Chi sounded perplexed. He had spent the past few decades residing in the [Holy Light City]; upon receiving an unexpected projection request from his younger sister, he immediately accepted, assuming Song Ting had encountered danger while exploring the Alien Star Domain. However, the current situation deeply puzzled him. Brother... Song Ting was just about to explain everything that had transpired. Across from her, Quinn Chenxing was already secretly instructing Resser Chenxing to escape. But as soon as Resser Chenxing attempted to activate his Blink Device, a void chain suddenly shot out from the void beside his flagship, binding it effortlessly in place and leaving it utterly incapable of movement. Seeing this, Quinn Chenxings expression darkened as he said: Song Chi, are you truly going to break the rules and make a move? Song Chi, having recognized Quinn Chenxing with just a glance upon projecting over, showed no interest in engaging. When Quinn Chenxing addressed him directly, he remained indifferent, responding coldly without sparing him even a glance. Within the Song Family Territory, no one leaves without my familys permissionincluding you! With that, he ignored the others reaction entirely and continued listening to his younger sisters explanation. When the key detail of the Blink Device capable of quadrupling transmission distance was mentioned, Song Chis eyes gleamed brightly. After spending decades searching fruitlessly in the [Holy Light City] for such a component, he hadnt expected that it would turn up in his familys territorya truly breathtaking surprise. Upon understanding the full context, he maneuvered the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs projection to approach the [Chenliang]. Greetings, Chi Ancestor! In the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Liangs face glowed with excitement as he gazed at the approaching Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong projection. Well done. But as a son of the Song Family, being bullied in your own territory and failing to retaliate tenfold is unacceptable! Having said that, Song Chis cold gaze shifted toward Resser Chenxings flagship. His eyes revealed no emotion whatsoever; if any outsider saw this look, they would immediately realize he was staring at a dead man. Chapter 1021: 534: 120 Billion Light-Years_2 Chapter 1021: Chapter 534: 120 Billion Light-Years_2 Song Chi, do you really intend to go against my Chenxing Clan? Before finishing his sentence, Quinn Chenxing abruptly paused. His warship projection was instantly and utterly suppressed by the Void Sea power emanating from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. They were fundamentally on different levels, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong effortlessly crushed his projection. Song Chi held no regard for the Chenxing Clan. A hundred years ago, they had intruded upon his familys territory and forcibly seized half of the Time Realm Fruit resources. Therefore, he had no qualms about striking now. After all, it was merely a warship projection; even if he destroyed it, it would not violate the rules set by the Four Great Empires. Ting, take action! Understood, brother. Inside the Purple Clothes Changting warship, Song Tings face lit up with a faint smile. She had always disliked the Chenxing Clan. After stepping into the ranks of the Immortal Clans, the Chenxing Clan became notoriously domineering within the kingdom, often targeting members of the Song Family. Unfortunately, for over a hundred years, their family had adhered to a low-profile development strategy, strictly forbidding conflicts with other clans within the kingdom. Now that her brother Song Chi had spoken up, given his standing within the family, Song Ting was no longer constrained. She activated the orange main cannon of her warship. Clan Elder, save me! Feeling an overwhelming sense of impending doom, Resser Chenxing cried out for help, pleading to Quinn Chenxing. Song... Chi, if you truly dare... to strike, my Chenxing... Clan... will not let this go lightly! Quinn Chenxing struggled to utter these words as he resisted the crushing pressure of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs projection. But Song Chi was entirely unmoved; to him, Quinn Chenxing wasnt worth considering. If the Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captain Angele Chenxing had spoken instead, he might have hesitated. Soon, the Purple Clothes Changting warships main cannon fired. Without any suspense, Resser Chenxings flagship dimmed completely and was destroyed with a lethal blow. As the warship sank, the captainwho hadnt escapedperished alongside his flagship. Resser Chenxing was gone for good. Song Chi... Having witnessed his own clansman killed outright, Quinn Chenxing burned with rage, but Song Chi promptly interrupted him. Deliver this message to your clans elders: If war is what they seek, the Song Family is ready at all times. If its personal dissent, I, Song Chi, am equally readywhether on the Stellar Battlefield or the Alien Star Domain, you need only notify me! With that, the Void Energy and Void Sea power around the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong surged even more violently, obliterating Quinn Chenxings flagship projection entirely. Alright, Ting and youngster Liang, stay behind. Everyone else, disperse! Inside the projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi activated a component, sealing off the entire star domain surrounding the three warships. With the Space Lock Seal successfully activated, Song Chilocated light-years awayproceeded to utilize the Virtual and Real Conversion feature of the Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb. This... Witnessing the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs projection transform into tangible form, both Song Ting and Song Liang were utterly stunned. Once the projection had temporarily converted into physical substance, Song Chi paid no heed to their reactions. Instead, he quickly activated the warships traction force, pulling the sunken flagship of Resser Chenxing toward him. Fair luck; two purple components remain intact! Under his control, Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines salvaged the two surviving purple components and passed them to Song Liang. Simultaneously, Song Chi said: Young Liang, youve done well this time. These two purple Black Blade Demon-Hunting Cannons and Space Lock Stones are part of your reward. Besides this, what other reward would you like? With the Blink Device featuring the teleportation distance increased by fourfold trait already in his possession, Song Chi could soon merge it into the Space Wormhole Generator component, meaning his long-awaited Time Chess Board search mission could officially begin. Thus, rewarding the young man who risked his life to acquire the components was only natural. In the Chenliang warships main control room, Song Liang thought for a moment before responding: Chi Ancestor, I would like a high-quality Energy Shield! An Energy Shield? Let me see. At his words, Song Chi scanned the assortment of components he had amassed over the years. Youre in luck, kid. I recently acquired a red Energy Shield. He retrieved the Ionic Spark Energy Shield he had traded for at a Ruins Market not long ago and then added a common orange ascension Fire Source to the reward pile. Seeing the final rewards given by Song Chi, Song Liang couldnt contain his excitement. The value of the red Energy Shield was self-evident, and the ordinary orange ascension Fire Source could further evolve his just-upgraded blue Torch Seed into a purple Torch Seed. It effectively paved the way for him to ascend as a Zhulu Warship Captain in the future. How could he not be overjoyed? After encouraging the young man, Song Chi shifted his focus to the Purple Clothes Changting warship. The physical form of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong opened a hatch once more, releasing a brand-new Projection Emperor Stone to be delivered to Song Ting. Once everything was settled, Song Chi activated the Oath Pact again, signing a confidentiality agreement with both individuals. There was no choice; the importance of the Virtual and Real Conversion trait was too significant. It was better not to expose it unless absolutely necessary. ... [Holy Light City], upper floor of Taibai Merchant Shop. Clutching the Star Escape Broom component in his hand, Song Chi entered the Ruins Market briefly before quickly returning to Dragon Spine Continent. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Dragon Whale Hall. Shrouded in Chaos Mist, Song Chi spoke up. Ancestor, I need to borrow the Space Wormhole Generator from your flagship for a short while. Hearing this, the opposing Song Wujiang displayed little surprise. After all, Song Chi had recently tested a set of star domain coordinates. Though unsurprised, Song Wujiang couldnt help but feel puzzled. Earlier tests had shown insufficient range, so what was Song Chis purpose now in borrowing the component? Out of trust, he didnt probe further and instead accompanied Song Chi to the Heritage Warship room. By the time the two returned to Dragon Whale Hall, Song Chi already held the undamaged, carefully dismantled Level-70 Space Wormhole Generator in his hands. Ancestor, please wait a moment! With those words, his figure disappeared into the Chaos Mist-filled Dragon Whale Hall. At the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, in front of the Miracle Origin Improvement Platform. Song Chi repeated a familiar process, effortlessly extracting the teleportation distance increase trait from the Star Escape Broom component. He then consumed ten red oddities to extract the +8200 Space Resistance for loaded warships trait from the Space Wormhole Generator component. Lastly, he integrated the teleportation distance increased by fourfold trait entry into the Space Wormhole Generator. Once all steps were complete, Song Chi nervously inspected the updated attributes of the component. Effect: Specify an endpoint coordinate, use the loaded warships current coordinate as the origin, and generate a spatial wormhole connecting both. Current maximum spatial wormhole reach: 120 billion light-years (100 3 4). Confirming the components updated Effect, which had succeeded in extending its range from 30 billion light-years to 120 billion light-years, Song Chi snapped his fingers with satisfaction. Its done! With Feature 3 space wormhole connection distance increased threefold now successfully stacked, the Space Wormhole Generator component had reached a maximum connection distance of 120 billion light-years. In Dragon Whale Hall, Song Wujiangs eyes narrowed in shock. This... Chi, you... His gaze lingered fixedly on the updated attribute panel of the Space Wormhole Generator, and his spirit trembled greatly. If he had previously thought Song Chis future accomplishments would be impressive, he now firmly believed his grandson might one day ascend to the peak of Torch Human Civilization. This was a golden sanctuary component, effortlessly modified with greatly enhanced traitsa feat that couldnt even be achieved with black supreme parts, requiring at least colorful lower-level parts. Chapter 1022: 535: Alien Territories Chapter 1022: Chapter 535: Alien Territories After a brief tremor, Song Wujiangs gaze abruptly shifted. Song Chis expression grew solemn as he noticed the seriousness and gravity in his grandfathers eyes. Little Chi, promise me, never let anyone know that you possess the ability to modify the features of Gold Holy Realm-level components! Hearing such a request from his grandfather, Song Chi nodded resolutely. Grandson understands! ... It wasnt over yet. To ensure the security of the matter, Song Wujiang activated a silver-quality contractual component on his flagship and signed a confidentiality agreement of Silver Quality. Lets go to Zhuifire Plains! After signing the confidentiality agreement, seeing the eagerness in Song Chis eyes, the two immediately set off for Zhuifire Plains. Inside a large combined illusion, the Dinghai Dragon Steed hung high above The Vault of Heaven. Below on the ground, Song Chi waited quietly. While he appeared calm on the surface, his heart was extremely tense. After all, if things didnt work out this time, he could only wait until he advanced to the Sixth Rank and upgraded the Seed of Torch to Gold, or until his grandfather transformed the Seed of Torch into Gold. However, neither of these options could be achieved in a short timeit would take at least a century, possibly even several centuries. To delay for such a long time was naturally something Song Chi didnt want to see. At that moment, the Dinghai Dragon Steed slowly descended from the high sky. Grandfather, how is it? Song Chis gaze remained fixed on his grandfather until he finally saw the smile on his grandfathers face, and his heart instantly relaxed. Given how obviously his grandfather displayed his satisfaction, Song Chi naturally understood the final outcome, but he still asked one last question. Is that coordinate within the range of effect? Yes! ... Little Chi, aside from the coordinate you provided, I also tried Red Star Continent, but unfortunately, it still doesnt work. Song Chi was slightly surprised. This suggested that the star domain where the Time Chessboard might be located could lie somewhere between Dragon Spine Continent and Red Star Continent. However, he did not dwell too much on this matter and instead thought of another possibility. At that moment, Song Wujiangs voice sounded again. Little Chi, my suggestion is that we head to Red Star Continent to see if the coordinate can be linked from there. If possible, it would be better to open a space wormhole directly on Red Star Continent! Song Chi raised an eyebrow, realizing that he and his grandfather were thinking along the same lines. Although the Space Wormhole Generator had already confirmed that it could connect to the coordinate, what lay on the other side of the coordinate remained unknown. There could be alien civilizationspossibly even advanced ones. Recklessly opening a wormhole from Dragon Spine Continent was far too risky. On the other hand, if they opened the wormhole on Red Star Continent, any issues arising would leave them free to retreat without worry. After all, Red Star Continent already had plenty of alien races; one more wouldnt make much difference. The two agreed, and without any further delay in their actions, Song Chi directly used the Dimension Space Stone to take Song Wujiang to Red Star Continent. Half an hour later, both returned with expressions of helplessness. The star domain where Red Star Continent was located was excessively remote, and it could not be linked to the coordinates of the Time Chessboards star domain. If thats the case, then lets head to Robbing Wind Floating Land. Dragon Spine Continent is the foundation of the Song Family and cannot endure even the slightest risk. Understood! At Robbing Wind Floating Land, within a mid-sized combined illusion, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Dinghai Dragon Steed were positioned inside this secret realm. Aside from Song Chi and Song Wujiang, there was one additional personSong Shiyuan, who had been stationed at Robbing Wind Floating Land for more than 150 years. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Immovable Ming King hovered in the low sky, tightly monitoring the Dinghai Dragon Steed, which was enveloped in golden light above them. A space wormhole was about to take shape. If danger arose from the opposite side of the wormhole, they would assist the Dinghai Dragon Steed in forcefully closing it. If an unlikely event occurred where a civilization opposite the wormhole managed to forcibly stabilize it, Song Chi wouldnt hesitate to use the Ruins Market Projection Rank and the Power Of Domination to destroy the wormhole outright. Additionally, a Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship was suspended in the sky, ready at a moments notice. Time passed, and fortunately, the worst-case scenario did not arise. After the wormhole was opened, no abnormalities came from the other side. The three exchanged glances and ultimately decided to proceed with their plan. The Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship took the lead, entering the wormhole passage first. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Dinghai Dragon Steed, and Immovable Ming King followed closely behind. Throughout their journey, nothing unexpected occurred, but the three Song Family members, experienced captains of older generations, did not let their guard down for a moment. ... Alien Star Domain, a pitch-black starry sky. A space vortex with a diameter exceeding tens of thousands of kilometers stretched across the Hollow Star Domain. Suddenly, a massive warship emerged from the vortex. Trailing behind this steel behemoth, which spanned over ten thousand kilometers in length, were three smaller warships. Magnetic wave communications group chat within the warships: Song Shiyuan: Lucks not badits actually a Shattered Starry Sea Hollow Zone! Song Wujiang: Little Chi, hows it looking? Any reaction from that component of yours? In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong main control room, Song Chis gaze was riveted on the Territory Star Map displayed by the Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk. His eyes gleamed brightly. As the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong entered this star domain, located 95 billion light-years away from Dragon Spine Continent, three luminous points suddenly appeared on the star map. Such a dense clustering of light! Evidently, the divination performed earlier by the Seventh Rank Astrologer was no exaggeration. Even if this location wasnt the site of the Time Chessboards main component, the distance to it was likely not far. Of course, not far was relative to the vast Shattered Starry Sea. The actual distance was still measured in billions of light-years. Excitement aside, Song Chis brows soon furrowed. No, these three lights are all silver in color. If my guess is correct, they probably represent pieces of Time Chess rather than the Time Chessboard itself. Realizing this, the joy in his eyes quickly faded. His goal had always been the Time Chessboard, not merely the Time Chess. After all, there were more than a hundred pieces of Time Chess scattered about. Gathering them one by one could take an incalculable amount of time. Moreover, even if he spent an eternity collecting every piece of Time Chess, the Time Chessboard would likely remain out of reach. In contrast, if he could acquire the main bodythe Time Chessboardthere was a high chance he could summon all the scattered pieces of Time Chess back. The difference between the primary and the subordinate components had always been vast. Considering this, Song Chi truthfully informed his grandfather and Prime Ancestor. Song Shiyuan: Theyre all sub-components? Thats a bit problematic. It seems well have to search the area thoroughly. After Song Shiyuan finished speaking, Song Wujiang asked: Little Chi, does your flagship have high-quality jump components? Your Prime Ancestor and I must return to oversee the family grounds; we cant accompany you in the search. Hopefully, we can assist indirectly. Hearing this question from his grandfather, Song Chi quickly shook his head. He was well-prepared in this regard. His Silver Quality Red Vault Jump Device had already been enhanced to Level 70. Upon advancing to the Seventh Rank, the components attributes had received significant upgrades, including the staggering improvement of its Red Vault Jump features maximum jump distance. Red Vault Jump Device Level 70 Quality: Silver Feature: Maximum jump distance doubled Feature 2: Warship space resistance +6400 Feature 3: Jump count chargeable, up to two charges Feature 4: Red Vault Jump Consumption: 100,000/charge (Spectral Energy Points) Available Jump Count: 2/2 Effect: After charging, the equipped warship jumps in the specified direction. Current maximum jump distance: 15,000 (7,500 x 2) light-years ... {Red Vault Jump: Consumes 300,000 Spectral Energy Points for a single long-distance jump in the specified direction; maximum jump distance is 500 times the normal limit (6,500,000 light-years). Cooldown time is fixed at one year. (This jump entails significant unpredictability. Without detailed star charts, risks are high.)} Under normal circumstances, it could already cover over ten thousand light-years in a single jump. If Red Vault Jump were activated, it could leap a staggering 6,500,000 light-years at oncea truly remarkable distance. As for the devices drawbacks and risks, Song Chi was well aware of them but not concerned. One drawback was its one-year cooldown time, which could be compressed to less than a month and a half through the combined effects of the Purusa Zen Seal and Time Chess components, making it completely acceptable. The risk lay in the uncertainty of the jumps endpoint. If the warship ended up embedded in a floating landmass or asteroid, the entire ship would be crushed to shards. Regarding this, Song Chi already had countermeasures. His plan was to transform the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong into a miniature neutron star just before the jump. The terrifying density of this minuscule neutron star would allow the warship to withstand collisions with floating landmasses, asteroids, or even extreme celestial bodies like black holes. This would grant him sufficient time to activate survival measures like the Blink Device, Angel Sovereign Wings, Ruins Market Projection Rank, or Black Hole Evolution Layer. Alright, since youve prepared well, we wont delay you further. Be careful out there. With that, Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan joined the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship and disappeared back into the space wormhole. Before leaving, Song Chi added one request: to have the two of them destroy the wormhole upon returning. Although the wormhole lay in a hollow zone, there was always a chance for the unexpected. Since he planned to leave soon, the most secure solution would be to eliminate the wormhole for the sake of protecting Robbing Wind Floating Land. As for him, with Spatial Anchor Points, he could come and go freely. Despite the immense distance of over 950 billion light-years from Dragon Spine Continent, Song Chi had successfully tested multiple times that he could use the Zhu Tian Ruins Market to travel back and forth. After a while, under Song Chis watchful eye, the space wormhole in the hollow zone gradually collapsed and ultimately disappeared. Once this was confirmed, Song Chi shifted his attention back to the Territory Star Map. Looking at the three luminous points on the map, Song Chi shook his head. The Time Chess pieces arent worth it. These three components star domains are tens of millions of light-years apart from one another. Even if I use the Red Vault Jump, it would take several months to retrieve them all. Searching directly for the Time Chessboard is a better option. Muttering to himself, he still recorded the coordinates of the three components. In case he failed to locate the Time Chessboard, he would still collect these Time Chess pieces one by one later. Having settled this point, Song Chi did not immediately activate the Red Vault Jump but instead began carefully planning his search route using the Territory Star Map. The location of the Time Chessboard was uncertain, prompting him to organize his search meticulously to avoid unnecessary repetition. After all, his upcoming search wouldnt cover just a small star domain but rather an enormous spatial region spanning a radius of two billion light-years centered around this hollow zone. This was the limit of his current capabilities within which he could conduct his search. As for the three-hundred-billion-light-year hunt suggested by the Seventh Rank Astrologer, Song Chi couldnt manage it for the time beingit would take far too long. He had a simple plan: if nothing turned up within twenty billion light-years, he would wait for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to upgrade into a Fearless Ship and for the Seed of Torch to evolve into Gold before attempting a broader search. At that point, with a Gold Jump Device, the Si NanChasing Origin features tracking radius would expand to twenty billion light-years, making the task significantly easier. Before long, Song Chi completed his detailed search plan. Taking a deep breath, he activated the Red Vault Jump feature. The warship began charging for its jump. Chapter 1023: 536: The Threshold of the Top High-Level Advanced Civilization in the Starry Sea Chapter 1023: Chapter 536: The Threshold of the Top High-Level Advanced Civilization in the Starry Sea After planning the detailed search procedure, Song Chi took a deep breath and activated the Red Vault Jump feature. The warships jump charging subsequently began. [Attention, jump device activated. Current charging progress: 1%...2%...100%.] [Charging complete, Red Vault Jump initiated!] Accompanied by the prompt of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, intense spatial fluctuations ensued, followed by a disorienting dizziness enveloping his entire body. Soon after, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong suddenly transformed into a miniature neutron star form, simultaneously activating the Mirage Shadow feature of the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] component. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! After the spatial wave subsided, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was displayed in the Void Belt. More than six million light-years away, amid a similarly pitch-black starry sky, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quietly emerged from the void under the influence of the Mirage Shadow effect, avoiding the notice of any nearby living beings in the surrounding Star Domain. Thank goodness! Seeing no collision with a Starry Sea Floating Land, Song Chi sighed in slight relief. However, he knew well that this is the norm for long-distance interstellar jumps; incidents involving collisions with celestial bodies are extreme rarities. After all, both in the Multiverse Era and the current Shattered Starry Sea Era, the proportion of celestial bodies within the boundless starry sky is exceptionally small. The invisible and formless void, instead, constitutes the primary composition of the Starry Sea. Not dwelling on this matter, Song Chi would never gamble with his life despite the minuscule likelihood of such occurrences. Thus, he resolved to activate Neutron Star Fission before performing any future Red Vault Jumps. For now, he maintained his actions, continuing to pilot the warship for routine jumps. At this moment, both the Neutron Star Fission and Mirage Shadow features were still active. The single jump range of the [Red Vault Jump Device] reached a substantial thirteen thousand light-years. Although trivial compared to the two-billion-light-year scope he needed to explore, the saying small increments add up was fittinghe wouldnt idly wait during the more than one-month cooldown of the Red Vault Jump. Buzz! Buzz! After two more routine jumps, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong advanced another twenty thousand light-years before halting to quietly wait for the cooldown of the Red Vault Jump feature. During this period, Song Chi remained attentive to the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] components territory. Confirming no new changes on the territory star map, he turned and entered the Ruins Market. At such times, he actually had numerous potential tasks, such as activating the Peeping Spirit Eyes feature of [Heavenly Eye] to scavenge Starry Sea Oddities in the surrounding Star Domain. Or removing [Time Chess] to attempt binding to the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] component, testing if pieces of this main cannons remnant could be discovered. He had never forgotten that the [Taiyi Infinite Sword Stone] Strange Object used to convert the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform] was incomplete. Alternatively, he could raid Alien Civilizations in nearby Star Domains to see if he could seize some rare resources. But he refrained from these activities due to a persistent sense of crisis lurking in his heart. The Star Domain beneath him spanned more than ninety billion light-years away from the Torch Humanity Galaxy Clustera distance unfathomable for comparison. Consider this: the Torch Humanity Civilization governs a galaxy cluster of only ten billion light-years in diameter. It meant this Star Domain was separated from the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster by nearly a hundred galaxy clusters. The Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster produced the peak advanced civilization of Torch Humanity. Similarly, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon River System Group birthed the peak advanced civilization of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization. So, what about this entirely new River System Cluster beneath him? Could it also host a peak civilization dominating the cluster? Song Chi speculated that it probably did. This was the sole reason for his high vigilance. Though he possessed defensive measures like the [Ruins Market Projection Rank], what defined a peak advanced civilization? According to the family archive, the sole threshold for peak advanced civilizations within the Starry Sea is the existence of Level 9 combat units. The Level 9 life forms of the Starry Seaan incomprehensibly mighty existence for Song Chi at this time. Even with the Level 7 peak combat power of [Ruins Market Projection], it remained utterly powerless in the face of such entities. Encountering such beings, Song Chi believed he might not even get the chance to access the Ruins Market. The Starry Sea is vastcaution is better... With this mindset, Song Chi began to repeat his daily routines for a long time thereafter. Using the Red Vault Jump for travel, interspersed with cooldown periods spent entering the Ruins Marketto comprehend Laws or train in the Guidance Techniquebefore the Red Vault Jump feature cooled down to continue forward. Throughout these routines, time quickly passed. By the fourth month, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had jumped nearly twenty million light-years. During this span, Song Chi recorded a new coordinate for [Time Chess] on the territory star map. By the first year and two months, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had jumped nearly sixty million light-years. No new discoveries appeared on the territory star map. By the third year, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong jumped 1.6 hundred million light-years, discovering another new coordinate for [Time Chess] and briefly visiting a Level 4 resource-based Floating Land from an Intermediate Civilization, lucking into acquiring a rare batch of warship enhancement resources. By the sixth year, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had jumped 3.4 hundred million light-years... By the tenth year, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had jumped six hundred million light-years, encountering two advanced civilization fleets engaged in a space battle midway. Each side fielded no fewer than five Level 7 combat units. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong promptly withdrew from the battlefield at the first sign of danger. Chapter 1024: 536: The Threshold of the Top High-Level Advanced Civilization in the Starry Sea_2 Chapter 1024: Chapter 536: The Threshold of the Top High-Level Advanced Civilization in the Starry Sea_2 ... Ten years passed in the blink of an eye. The Zhu Tian Ruins Market was once again in the waiting period for the Red Vault Jump feature to cool down. [The five thousand Divine Country player slots have been fully distributed, and the auction results for the two Ruins Market Walking Ranks have also been announced. This market transaction is officially over!!] As a line of law text appeared above the market firmament, this round of market transactions was declared over, with strong repulsive forces acting on the body of every market alien race. Tens of thousands of aliens were all sent out of the market. Song Chi quickly counted the gains from this market transaction and then opened the market attribute panel. [Name: Zhu Tian Ruins Market] [Market Master: Song Chi] [Level: lv59] [Specifications: 700kmX700km] [Basic Configuration: 2500 shops, one 70kmx70km stall area, one four-story inn, one lv59 all-attributes cultivation room (efficiency doubled during Spectral Energy Cultivation), one lv59 Spectral Energy Protection Formation, one lv59 Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate random deployment platform, one Fifth Rank Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform, one Fifth Rank Miracle Origin Improvement Platform.] [Extra Configuration: Stealth Light Platform (orange) lv50, Fifth Rank Bloodline Baptism Altar (red), Divine Country Mission Platform (gold) lv70 (7/22)] [Feature: Averting Misfortune (can move freely within the void, avoiding natural disasters by some unknown means)] [Feature 2: Spatial Anchor Point (can set four coordinate anchor points in any Star Domain of the Shattered Starry Sea)] [Feature 3: Dominion Position (possesses the power of domination while within the market)] [Upgrade Requirement: 1000 strands of Floating Land Origin (Fifth Rank), market trading volume of one million strands (968000/1000000), one Space Divine Crystal.] After staying in [Holy Light City] for several decades, plus these current ten years, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market not only advanced to lv59, but its also not far from accumulating the required trading volume. Finally close, just a few more market transactions, and the Zhu Tian Ruins Market will fully meet the upgrade requirements. By then, replacing the Space Divine Crystal with one piece of Mixed Elemental Copper, the market can directly upgrade to the Sixth Rank. Thinking about this, the vexed mood from not having found any clues about the [Time Chess Board] for ten years eased considerably. As long as the market advances to the Sixth Rank, the dominator power granted by the markets Dominion Position feature is highly likely to reach the early Eighth Rank level, at which point he will be able to directly transplant the Seventh Rank [Time Realm Tree] into the [Cultivation Secret Realm]. Just now, the components of [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] have been enhanced to the Seventh Rank, and with the transplanting of the Seventh Rank [Time Realm Tree], it can properly receive the Secret Realm Accelerator features boost. Calming down, Song Chi exited the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the outside world, inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis figure appeared out of thin air. His gaze first swept over the radar map displayed by the [Heavenly Eye], seeing that there were no abnormalities in the surroundings, Song Chi first activated the already-cooled Mirage Shadow feature, and then began charging the recently-cooled Red Vault Jump feature. The reason for parking the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong outside was not only to ensure his own safety when entering and exiting the market but also because Song Chi had great confidence in the stealth capabilities of the warship itself. Even though the [Void Membrane] component is just of red quality, its stealth capability increased significantly after integrating the Hidden Authority Enhancement One Rank feature through the [Miracle Origin Improvement Platform], with the stealth effect being only slightly less effective than the Mirage Shadow state. If not for its lack of the Mirage Shadow features ability to hide even the spatial fluctuations generated by the jump, Song Chi might have been visiting nearby suitable alien civilizations after each Red Vault Jump. Buzz buzz buzz! After the intense spatial fluctuations, detectable only by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, it once again disappeared into the dark starry sky. ... Hmm? Its a piece of Fifth Level Life Floating Land, and its a Fifth Level Life Floating Land that hasnt maintained its Floating Land Shield... Song Chis eyes shone brightly, he never expected that the landing point of this times Red Vault Jump of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would be not far from a piece of unknown Fifth Level Life Floating Land, especially since this Floating Land hadnt maintained its Floating Land Shield. This was like an unparalleled beauty standing naked before a young man full of vigor, the temptation was self-evident. Though he always maintained enough vigilance over the unknown Star Domain below his feet, it didnt mean that Song Chi wouldnt do anything, with a Fifth Level Life Floating Land right in front of him, he couldnt just ignore it. While tempted and having made a decision, Song Chi didnt rush into action, he still needed to confirm some things. His eyes turned to the radar map on one side, where there were numerous light spots, as the [Heavenly Eye] component had the Spiritual Detection feature, and at this moment, these light spots were the special energy detected by the radar. Without Song Chi needing to check one by one, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain quickly provided the results using its powerful computing ability. [According to the radar detection results, below on the Floating Land, there are two Sixth Rank Units, four Fifth Rank Units... no Seventh Rank Units were found.] After confirming this point, Song Chi nodded slightly. This way, the danger was eliminated. As for whether the detection by the [Heavenly Eye] would be wrong, he didnt think much about it. The [Heavenly Eye] is a golden radar, with an enhancement level as high as Seventh Rank, unless it was those Seventh Rank living beings with strong hiding talents, it was basically hard to avoid detection by the [Heavenly Eye]. If there was indeed a dominator creature hiding in this Fifth Level Life Floating Land below, then it would just be his bad luck. In addition, he activated the radars Peeping Spirit Eyes feature again. The diameter of a Fifth Level Floating Land has reached nearly a light-year, and acting rashly would be like searching for a needle in a haystack, so naturally, targeting good things is essential, and the Peeping Spirit Eyes is a crucial step in this, whether good things can be found on this Floating Land could only depend on it. Oh, theres actually a silver oddity? Not bad! The rarity of a Silver Legendary Oddity is well known, the Peeping Spirit Eyes showed that there is one on the Fifth Level Life Floating Land below, which further gave Song Chi the second surprise. The Mirage Shadow effect hadnt ended yet, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quickly moved towards the Floating Land below without delay. The number of living beings on this Floating Land was numerous, but there was only one type of dominator creature community. This is... the Primordial Clan? Seeing the towering figures on the land of the Floating Land, Song Chi was astonished in his heart. Just above the bulkier bodies even more than the Starry Sea Giant Clan, there were stars shining, and atop the heads of these giant creatures, there were stars, with the most having as many as six stars atop its head, Song Chi noticed. Six-star Ancient Demon! As a member of the Torch Human Civilization, Song Chi naturally had quite an understanding of the Primordial Clan civilization, which was not inferior in strength to his own. Also belonging to the top advanced civilizations of the Shattered Starry Sea, the Primordial Clans influence faintly surpassed the Torch Human Civilization, having already mastered nearly two river system communities under its command and being a powerful civilization that could potentially advance to Overlord Level Civilization in the future. Recognizing their background at the moment, Song Chis first thought was to leave quickly. After all, the Primordial Clan civilization, even among top advanced civilizations, belonged to the strongest category. However, he soon suppressed this thought. Although the Primordial Clan is strong, its domain stretches over billions of light-years, and its impossible for an Eighth Rank, Ninth Rank, super-powerful Primordial Clan to pay attention to just any Fifth Level Life Floating Land. The plan needs to be changed a bit, action still needs to be taken, but only one place can be plundered, and the moment the items are in hand, we leave immediately. Over a month later, as soon as the Red Vault Jump feature cooled down, Song Chi finally revealed the most menacing side of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. In the central area of the Floating Land, Ancient Demon King City. Accompanied by a blood-colored spear tearing through the sky, the star shield covering the sky above the Ancient Demon King City crumbled completely. Ancient! Ancient! What outsider dares challenge the majesty of my Primordial Clan? Chapter 1025: 537: Unexpected Joy - Titanium Crystal Vein Chapter 1025: Chapter 537: Unexpected Joy C Titanium Crystal Vein The instant the Star Shield shattered, an ancient sound echoed from within the colossal, ancient city, far more majestic than an endless chain of mountain ranges stretching across millions of kilometers. High above in the vault of heaven, the resounding voice was attenuated by the ships outer barriersthe Holy Light Shield, Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, Neutron Star Core Armor, and others. By the time it infiltrated the interior of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the sound had been diminished by 99%, leaving Song Chi unaffected. Without any intention of engaging in pleasantries, Song Chi had already planned a hit-and-retreat strategy and wasnt willing to waste even a second. [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon] Myriad Purple Cloud Thunder Prison! The second attack feature was activated, and with the assistance of the Zen Seal: Inner Speed, this area-wide attack feature unleashed nearly instantaneously. Streaks of purple thunder talismans converged all across the Ancient Demon King City. The next moment, an infinite eruption of thunder engulfed the massive city entirely. With the gold-tier main cannons attack feature enhanced to the Seventh Rank, bolstered further by the attack bonus from the [Yang Concentric Medallion], and infused with massive amounts of Black Hole Energy by Song Chi, this wave of explosions annihilated over 90% of the Ancient Demons within the city. The Ancient Demon King City itself had almost wholly turned into ruins. Song Chi remained indifferent to this result. Under the guidance of the Peeping Spirit Eyes feature, he could pinpoint the exact location of the highest-grade secret vault within the Ancient Demon King City. At the stern of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, its twin angelic wings unfolded gracefully. The next moment, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong vanished from the sky. Reappearing mid-air above a section of the Ancient Demon King Citys ruins, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong unleashed a powerful gravitational force from its hull. Under this gravitational pull, fragments of the ruins below began floating one after the other before being flung far away by the warship. In mere moments, the debris amassed below had visibly thinned out. Suddenly, a surge of potent energy erupted from the side. A Sixth Rank Ancient Demon that had survived the self-detonation of the thunder talismans charged out, its colossal form shaking the ground with every step, producing heavy tremors. Shards of rock flew in all directions as six stars atop its head radiated brilliantly, surging with the overwhelming Power of Light and the Power of Force, as if one strike could shatter the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong into pieces. Despite this, Song Chi paid it no mind, continuing to focus on extracting the wreckage scattered across the ground below. Buzz, buzz! The energy and the Power of Laws concentrated within the Ancient Demons hand reached an extreme. Even before touching the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the relentless energy storms swirling around were already causing the outermost Holy Light Shield of the warship to ripple continuously. The Holy Light Shield began to dim ever so slightly. Though Song Chi seemed indifferent to the Sixth Rank Ancient Demon, his lack of action was merely superficial. While the Primordial Clan split into Ancient Gods, Ancient Devils, and Ancient Demons, none of them were inherently weaker than the others. All were blessed with extraordinary star-related talents and physical prowess. Should the attack strike directly, even with the [Neutron Star Core Armor] upgraded to golden tier, it would still be a challenging test of its durability. As the Sixth Rank Ancient Demons palm neared the hull of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, boundless Holy Light surged above the warship. Angel King True Spirit Guardian! Another gold-tier component feature was activatedthis time for defense, not offense. With the True Spirit Illusion of the Angel King guarding the warship, the devastating strike of the Six-star Ancient Demon was significantly weakened, rendering its remaining might incapable of causing critical damage to the [Neutron Star Core Armor] or the Black Hole Evolution Layer. In the interval of the Six-star Ancient Demons attack, the debris below had been entirely cleared out, revealing a wall carved with ancient sigils and emanating a faint crimson glow. Materials tainted with the blood of high-level Ancient Demonsno wonder it withstood the thunder talisman explosions, Song Chi muttered, his eyes narrowing as recognition dawned upon him. Seems like Ill need to strike again! Activating the True Immortal Quantum Sword Light feature of the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], Song Chi prepared for another assault. This time, he could not accelerate the process with the Zen Seal: Inner Speed and could only let the weapon charge at its natural pace. This delay naturally granted the Sixth Rank Ancient Demon another opportunity to attack, but with the Angel King True Spirit Illusion persisting, Song Chi had little to worry about. As the weapon charged, Song Chi glanced toward the frenzied Six-star Ancient Demon, his gaze deep with contemplation. He pondered a question: Should he take this chance to enslave a few of these Ancient Demons? After all, the Primordial Clan was undoubtedly a Starry Sea Advanced species with terrifying potential. If he could bring them back for the family to attempt raising in captivity, a successful endeavor would undoubtedly enhance the familys foundation. After all, given the Song Familys core members plans, within decades or a century at most, they would attempt to upgrade the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] into a Star-Annihilating Starship. Once successful, the Dragon Ridge Song Family would ascend as a rightful Immortal Clan; at that time, they would undoubtedly need one or two enslaved species as a demonstration of their prestige. Before he could think further, the True Immortal Quantum Sword Light finished charging. Its brilliant sword light roared as it struck directly at the ancient wall below. BOOM! The True Immortal Quantum Sword Light pierced deeply, shattering even the incredibly durable wall in an instant. With the walls collapse, the secret vaults contents were laid bare under Song Chis gaze from above. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong opened a portion of its hull, releasing nearly a hundred Soldier Figurines. Led by three Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurines embedded with Brainwave Imprints, the group descended sharply toward the secret vault. Song Chis target was naturally the mysterious silver oddity residing within the vault. As for the other treasures, it would depend on luck. Once inside, the hundred Soldier Figurines divided into three groups and swiftly began ransacking the contents of the vault. Meanwhile, aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi focused the majority of his attention on the surviving Primordial Clan members scattered amidst the ruins. With the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring], an enslavement component, on board, the efficiency of enslavement tasks was far from low. While the Soldier Figurines were busy plundering, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong reopened its hull, unleashing a mass of Robber Star Race units. These Robber Star units had a single objective: to finish off the surviving Ancient Demons hidden amidst the ruins, further increasing the enslavement success rate. Both the Primordial Clan and civilizations like the Eight-Armed Snake Demon were exceedingly difficult to enslave, surpassing other Starry Sea creatures of equivalent ranks. Were it not for this, the Torch Human Civilization, bordering the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization, would have long been teeming with enslaved Snake Demon creatures. Fortunately, the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] boasted exceptional quality. Its top-tier characteristic, Elevated Enslavement Authority by One Rank, ensured success rates were significantly higher than those of ordinary Enslavement Medals. In a short time, Song Chi successfully enslaved dozens of Ancient Demons of varying ranks. Of course, given that the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] had a limited number of Enslavement Marks, Song Chis approach involved sealing the lower-ranked Ancient Demons into the Ruins Market or isolating and raising them in the Cultivation Secret Realm, enabling him to enslave a larger number. Hmm... Is this Titanium Crystal? All of a sudden, through the Brainwave Imprint attached to a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine, Song Chi spotted a small pile of Titanium Crystal within the secret vault below. The pile wasnt large, only numbering just over a hundred pieces, yet it delighted him immensely. Titanium Crystals always originated from Titanium Crystal Veins; even the smallest micro-veins would yield far more than a hundred crystals. This implied the Ancient Demons dwelling on this Floating Land must have discovered a Titanium Crystal Vein but, finding no use for it, had only mined a portion. Upon this realization, Song Chi turned and inquired with the Ancient Demons already shrunk to human sizes behind him for clues. However, the answers were unanimousthey knew nothing. The most powerful among his currently enslaved Ancient Demons was a mere Five-star Ancient Demon. Naturally, Song Chis attention shifted instinctively toward the still-attacking Six-star Ancient Demon outside, incessantly assailing the Angel King True Spirit Illusion. [Purusa Zen Seal] Zen Seal: External Time Stop! Activating the Time Stop feature, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong momentarily transformed into its Mythical Mecha Form, wielding the Silver Dragon Spear to pierce fiercely forward. Not just the Mythical Mecha-form Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, but also the Sixth Rank Flame Giant and the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race members were summoned to launch an overwhelming attack on the Six-star Ancient Demon frozen in time. The physical resilience of the Ancient Demon Clan was staggering. Even with a joint assault orchestrated by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the summoned entities, crippling it in a short period was no easy feat. In the end, Song Chi was forced to activate the Taiyi Quantum Sword Array feature. Being an area-wide attack feature, the firepower blanketed the region, further ravaging the Ancient Demon King City. The few surviving Ancient Demons dwindled even more, bringing the enslavement operation to a temporary halt. Fortunately, the Six-star Ancient Demon was gravely injured from this strike. It took Song Chi merely five activations of the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]s Enslavement Marks to successfully enslave it. Where did you find these Titanium Crystals? After securing the Six-star Ancient Demon aboard the warship, Song Chis first question targeted this inquiry. For once, he wasnt disappointed. The Six-star Ancient Demon indeed knew the location of the Titanium Crystal Vein. In a distant mountain range millions of miles away from the Ancient Demon King City, laughter reverberated within the hovering Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Mere moments ago, a notification from four roving mining vehicles indicated that the Titanium Crystal Vein below was a small vein with a reserve of no less than 70,000 pieces. Seventy thousand Titanium Crystalsa moderate bounty, but for Song Chi, whose supply of Titanium Crystals was nearing depletion, it couldnt have come at a better time. Issuing an order for the miners to accelerate their extraction, Song Chis gaze unexpectedly shifted toward the Six-star Ancient Demon beside him. Considering the significant amount of time he had already spent here, if he were to wait for the entire vein to be mined, it would take quite a while. After some contemplation, he inquired: Is there a means for your kind to rapidly coordinate support across different Floating Lands? Does this Floating Land have such a method? Upon hearing his question, the Six-star Ancient Demon quickly replied: Master, there is. Underground on this Floating Land lies an Ancient Transmission Array. It connects to a Seventh Level Floating Land belonging to my Ancient Demon Clan! Hearing this, Song Chis heart sank abruptly. This was far from good news!! Chapter 1026: 538: The Giant Hand Across the Stars Chapter 1026: Chapter 538: The Giant Hand Across the Stars To be honest, with the current methods available, and the luxurious configuration of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, even if a Seventh Rank Seven-star Ancient Demon Dominator arrives, Song Chi wouldnt be overly worried. At the very least, he has some confidence in making a full retreat. What Song Chi is truly concerned about are Seventh Rank Peak or even Eighth Star level Ancient Demon Supreme Divine Skills. Against such grand beings, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong still faces considerable risk of sinking. Although this Fifth Level Floating Land is connected to a Seventh Level Floating Land, who can definitively say that there wouldnt be an Eighth Star Ancient Demon holding dominion over the Seventh Level Floating Land? Just like this Fifth Level Floating Land underfoot, isnt it also guarded by two Six-star Ancient Demons? Thinking of this, Song Chi made a decision in his heart. He quickly opened the warships cabin door, summoning two Fifth Rank Robber Star Race members. In addition, he retrieved two Storage Capsules and two Ruins Market Walking Ranks. You two stay here. Once the Titanium Crystal is mined, immediately use the Travel Command to send it to the Ruins Market! After instructing the two Fifth Rank Robber Star Race members, Song Chi did not linger further. He recalled the Six-star Ancient Demon and then had the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong soar upward, heading toward the Ancient Demon King City. After collecting all the Puppet Soldiers, Song Chi no longer hesitated. He piloted the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to activate the conventional jump of the Red Vault Jump Device. In the starry sky thirteen thousand light-years away from the Ancient Demon Clans Fifth Level Floating Land, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong revealed its form. Confirming that he had jumped over ten thousand light-years, Song Chis tense spiritual state finally began to relax. The Red Vault Jump Features charging time requires nearly three times that of a conventional jump. Song Chi dared not gamble that reinforcement from the Seventh Level Floating Lands Ancient Demon Clan might not arrive during the charging process. Thus, he opted to activate the conventional jump first, aiming to quickly escape the Fifth Level Floating Land. Now, having jumped beyond ten thousand light-years, Song Chi naturally had no further concerns. He directly activated the Red Vault Jump Feature. While charging, Song Chi tried communicating with the two Fifth Rank Robber Star Race members left on the Fifth Level Floating Land, inquiring about the progress of mining the vein. Is the Floating Land currently safe? The Titanium Crystal... But before he could finish his Mind Sound Transmission, he heard the urgent voice of the Robber Star Race. Master, an Ancient Demon Dominator has descended!! Song Chis pupils contracted slightly, and a sense of urgency surged within him. However, this concern was not for his personal safety but rather for whether the two Fifth Rank Robber Star Race members could bring back those tens of thousands of Titanium Crystals. Ancient Demon Dominators have an extraordinarily terrifying sense of perception. Although the Fifth Level Life Floating Land spans nearly one light-year, if the Ancient Demon Dominator fully deploys its search capabilities, or possesses specialized detection components, the chances of being discovered are not low. Before Song Chi could continue his thoughts, another Mind Sound Transmission from the other Fifth Rank Robber Star Race member sent a shiver down his spine. Master, the Ancient Demon Dominator did not linger inside the Floating Land. Upon its arrival, it immediately rushed out of the Floating Land. Its very likely in pursuit... The message hadnt even been fully communicated before Song Chi found he no longer had the heart to listen further. The starry sky behind the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was already reverberating with intense spatial and energy fluctuations. Turning his head to look, he saw an unimaginably massive giant hand extending out from a gigantic spatial fissure torn into the starry expanse behind him. The hand, imbued with an overwhelming aura, swept horizontally forward. Visibly, this hand, spanning over ten thousand kilometers in scale, was drawing closer with astonishing speed. As it swept across, spatial collapses trailed in its wake, space fissures merely serving as an ancillary effect. An Eighth Star Ancient Demon attacking across the starry sky? Song Chi couldnt definitively determine the level of the monstrous giant hands master. It might be a Seven-star Ancient Demon or possibly an Eighth Star, as the strength of Ancient Demons cannot be judged merely by their size. Records indicate that Seven-star Ancient Demons exceeding millions of kilometers in size are quite common, with even larger entities existing. This wasnt the focus of Song Chis thoughts, though. All he could think of was one thing: doing everything in his power to ensure the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs safe escape. Faster... go faster! Seeing that giant Ancient Demon hand rapidly approaching from behind, Song Chi hoped only for the Red Vault Jump charging progress to quicken. Meanwhile, his mind raced, his hands operating a myriad of systems. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was equipped with many components, and Song Chi had to maximize their use to ensure the warships safety. The first system he activated was the Pusuo Time Realm Feature of the [Purusa Zen Seal] Component. As the golden-level Seventh Rank Time Domain Feature deployed, time across a vast region of the surrounding Star Domain slowed by ten times. At the moment of activation, the Ancient Demon Dominators hand did show a brief pause, but it was short-lived and quickly resumed, becoming entirely unaffected. Possessing a high-level time resistance-type Starry Sea Oddity? This really is... Song Chis complexion grew severe. Even the Pusuo Time Realm proving ineffective cast a shadow over his heart. But he quickly suppressed it. Instead, he hurriedly activated two more components. [Divine Binding Chains] C Void Divine Binding [Space Lock Seal] C Heavenly Prison Chains Two chains emerged from the void, striking out from two different directions to precisely entangle the colossal stellar hand. The result, however, was as expected: both chains shattered consecutively, failing to hinder the Ancient Demons hand in the slightest. Chapter 1027: 538: The Giant Hand Across the Stars_2 Chapter 1027: Chapter 538: The Giant Hand Across the Stars_2 Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room. Song Chis forehead was faintly sweating, and after two rounds of operation, the Ancient Demon Dominators palm was already within reachhe had little time left. Adding to this, the computation results from the Vault of Heaven Wisdom Brain a moment earlier indicated that the charging time for the Red Vault Jump and the moment the Ancient Demon Dominators hand touched the warship hull were almost perfectly aligned. In other words, if he couldnt manage to delay for just a fraction of a second, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would inevitably be struck head-on. Thinking of this, his gaze firmed, and he once again activated multiple components. [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb] Four-fold Projection [Golden Armor-Piercing Cannon] + [Black Hole Evolution Layer] Black Hole: Singularity Rapid Explosion [Neutron Star Core Armor] Neutron Star Fission That wasnt all. After activating these components, he quickly handed over control of the warship to the Vault of Heaven Wisdom Brain and immediately entered the Market of the Heavens. At the instant he entered the Market of the Heavens, his ethereal body within the external warship promptly activated the [Market Projection Rank] in his hand. Amidst the spatial tremors, purple mist energy began to converge, and the Projection of the Market of the Heavens descended across the starry skies, landing above the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Only upon seeing the Power of Domination from the market projection fully envelop the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong did Song Chi finally let out a sigh of relief. With so many measures combined and the protection of the Power of Domination, the safety level of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could truly be considered maximized. Just as the market projection was barely condensed, four projections of warships with the full combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong directly collided with the Ancient Demon Dominators palm. Based on the current combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the four warship projections still had considerable maneuverability. However, Song Chis sole goal at the moment was to block the Ancient Demon Dominators palm for just an instant, and he couldnt afford to think too much beyond that. Simultaneously, the singularity condensed by black hole energy from the [Golden Armor-Piercing Cannon] exploded entirely, forming a miniature black hole in the palm of the Ancient Demon Dominator. There was no choice. While the [Golden Armor-Piercing Cannon] was merely a secondary cannon and only of red quality, making its firepower insignificant against the terrifying physique of the Dominator Creature, its firing speed was fast. Only by binding the singularity to these secondary cannons could the singularity be instantly unleashed. If it were carried by weapons like the [Blood Spear], [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon], or [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], the Ancient Demon Dominators palm would likely have struck the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong before the cannons finished charging. To be fair, under Song Chis extensive measures, the Ancient Demon Dominators palm really did pause for a moment. But that was all. Whether it was the four warship projections or the miniature black hole, they couldnt make much of an impact against the palm of the Ancient Demon Dominator. Soon, the Ancient Demon Dominators palm collided with the purple mist energy of the Market of the Heavens projection. At last, this unstoppable giant palm was truly checked, as the Light Law and the Law of Power clashed with the Space Law, Time Law, and Light Law encapsulated within the purple mist energy from the projection. Its almost there! Within the Market of the Heavens, Song Chis focus wasnt mostly on combating the Ancient Demon Dominators palm but on monitoring the charging progress of the Red Vault Jump via his ethereal body remaining in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. [Alert: Current Red Vault Jump charging progress is 96%... 97%... 99%.] Just as it was about to hit 100%, the Ancient Demon Dominators palm, locked in stalemate with the Market of the Heavens projection, abruptly erupted with a swarm of special energy. In the next moment, this special energy condensed into a smaller version of the Ancient Hand Seal. Heritage Divine Power of the Ancient Demon ClanStar Heavenly Demon Seal! Boom! Boom! Boom! The entirety of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong shuddered violently. Under the massive impact at the stern of the ship, the entire warship was flung forward. Within the Market of the Heavens, standing tall in the markets heights, Song Chis pupils constricted. He hadnt anticipated this sudden strike from the Ancient Demon Dominators palm. The critical point was that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs collision with this special hand seal occurred right at the instant when the Red Vault Jump finished charging. This led to an exceedingly dangerous situation for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. While the warship successfully entered the jump channel, the special hand seal unleashed by the palm of the Ancient Demon Dominator disrupted the jump channel, causing it to collapse. Meaning, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, though evading the unknown Ancient Demon Dominator, became trapped in terrifying space turbulence. Damn it! In the Firmament of the Market of the Heavens, Song Chis gaze turned exceptionally dark. This was precisely the scenario he had worked so hard to prevent, yet in the end, it still proved unavoidable. But now wasnt the time for anger. What he had to do was focus on protecting the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong from the space turbulence as much as possible. The good news was that, thanks to the activation of the [Market Projection Rank] earlier, the Power of Domination from the market projection and the decent space resistance of the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] itself ensured it wasnt severely damaged by the surrounding turbulent space. However, the market projection was ultimately just a projection, not an actual entity. Facing the endless slicing and collision of space turbulence, it inevitably had weaknesses. One after another, spatial fissures and space storms penetrated the purple mist energy, striking against the energy shield on the surface of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull. The energy shield, already weakened under the effects of the special hand seal, soon dimmed further. Fortunately, the Vault of Heaven Wisdom Brain responded swiftly, immediately activating the restoration capability of the [Final Blessing] component. In no time, the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield was restored to over half capacity. However, this improvement didnt last long; the destructive capacity of space turbulence far exceeded expectations. With the weakening of the Power of Domination from the market projection, the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shields brightness quickly waned again. The Vault of Heaven Wisdom Brain had to activate the restoration capability of [Final Blessing] one last time. Additionally, the use of an orange-quality restoration component, the [Atomic Repair Instrument], provided some reprieve. This allowed the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to hold on for a little longer. But ultimately, the outcome wouldnt change. At some point, the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield completely overloaded. Clang! Clang! Clang! The terrifying space storms began to strike the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull directly. However, the hull armor itself wasnt immediately damaged, as the outer layer of the armor had a Black Hole Evolution Layer. After the [Neutron Star Core Armor] was upgraded to golden quality, the defensive power of the Black Hole Evolution Layer also rose to the level of golden warship armor, allowing it to maintain integrity for a decent duration. Dozens of seconds later, the Black Hole Evolution Layer completely fractured, and the [Neutron Star Core Armor] began to face the external space storms directly. Another few dozen seconds later, the [Neutron Star Core Armor] also shattered entirely, bringing the hull damage level to 78%. Upon seeing this, Song Chi didnt wait any longer and, through his ethereal body, directed the Vault of Heaven Wisdom Brain to activate the Final Blessing feature of the [Final Blessing] component. In the next instant, the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, Neutron Star Core Armor, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull were all restored to their full, peak states. However, the Holy Light Shield and Black Hole Evolution Layer werent granted such recovery. Those components had to wait for their own cooldown periods. The Power of Domination from the market projection is nearly depleted... In the Market Firmament, as the projection controller, Song Chi was the first to sense the impending exhaustion of the Power of Domination from the market projection. After clashing head-on with the Ancient Demon Dominators palm and enduring for so long amid space turbulence, the purple mist energy was weakened to its utmost. Originally, this should have been the worst news. Once the market projections protection faded, it wouldnt take long for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to sink into the endless void turbulence. Though he could use a second [Market Projection Rank], summoning a market projection required time. With the likes of Neutron Star Fission, Zen Seal: Inner Speed, and Angel King True Spirit Guard all in cooldown, it was uncertain if the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could hold out until the formation of the second projection. Yet, at this moment, Song Chi felt no worry whatsoever; instead, he appeared utterly confident. As for the reason, it naturally lay in the fact that the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] components Black Hole Domain feature had yet to be utilized. Chapter 1028: 539: [Time Chess Board] Chapter 1028: Chapter 539: [Time Chess Board] In truth, from beginning to end, Song Chi had always been prepared for space turbulence. For this exact reason, he had never activated the Black Hole Domain feature. As an extraordinarily rare Absolutely Invincible feature, the Black Hole Domain could absolutely ensure the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs safety during its activation period. Song Chis earlier plan was to use the Black Hole Domain as insurance in case space turbulence became unavoidable, ensuring the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs safety. Unexpectedly, he actually had to use it now. However, he hadnt spared any Black Hole Energy earlier. When condensing that singularity, he had used all of the 30,000 points of Black Hole Energy to buy even a sliver of time against the Ancient Demon Dominators hand, preventing the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong from falling into space turbulence or having its jump interrupted awkwardly. Still, Song Chi wasnt overly concerned, as he had accounted for this as well. Through his Ethereal Body, he observed that the Black Hole Energy from the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component had already fully recharged, returning to its maximum of 30,000 points. The reason was simple. The [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component could absorb half of the energy from external attacks, converting it into Black Hole Energy. The earlier spatial turbulence and spatial gale winds contained immeasurable energy. As a result, the Black Hole Energy had been restored to maximum. Without hesitation, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain drained all 30,000 points of Black Hole Energy, forming a special Black Hole Domain around the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull. Seeing this, Song Chi immediately withdrew the last sliver of energy remaining in the Ruins Market Projection. Simultaneously, the Ethereal Body inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong rapidly activated the second [Ruins Market Projection Rank] in hand. Buzz, buzz, buzz! In the endless space turbulence, the spatial ripples from the cross-starry sky projection generated by the Ruins Market Projection were almost imperceptible. Yet, the Purple Mist Energy slowly gathered across the vast distance. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, the Ethereal Bodys gaze was fixed intently on the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component. Though 30,000 points of Black Hole Energy had been poured in, Song Chi couldnt be certain how long the Black Hole Domain could last. After all, it was only enhanced to the Seventh Rank, and the turbulent external spatial flows brought unprecedentedly powerful impacts. No, I cant let the Ruins Market Projection slowly gather on its own! In Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chis instincts told him that the Black Hole Domains duration might not last until the Ruins Market Projection fully solidified. The horrifying surrounding space turbulence markedly slowed the condensation of Purple Mist Energy. At this thought, he decisively invoked two secret techniques: [Shaking Light Star Appearance] and [Death Star Arrival] within the Ruins Market. In the next instant, the spectral projection of two ancient stars descended outside the Spectral Shield above the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Suspended quietly to his left and right, the radiance of these stars rendered Song Chi like a Lord of the Stars. Under the augmentation of the two ancient stars, the Power of Domination surging from Song Chis body became increasingly formidable. Within the external Void Jumping Corridor, the speed at which Purple Mist Energy gathered suddenly accelerated. At the precise moment before the Black Hole Domain collapsed, the Ruins Market Projection successfully solidified completely. The second Ruins Market Projection had been successfully condensed, fulfilling the initial expectations. What remained now was whether the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could reach the exit of the jump corridor before this second Ruins Market Projections might was completely exhausted. If not, then Song Chi would have to place his hope in the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] component. By now, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had exhausted its resources entirely, leaving only the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature of the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring]. If it came to this, he could only use the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race onboard the warship as a vessel to activate the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature, granting it temporary Power of Domination to see if it could protect the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Nevertheless, Song Chi was extremely reluctant to resort to this measure. The Power of Domination obtained through the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy feature was not genuine Power of Domination. Whether it would suffice to protect the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was highly uncertain. Within the Ruin Market Firmament, while remotely controlling the Ruins Market Projection to resist the boundless space turbulence, Song Chi formed a rough hypothesis regarding that Ancient Demon Dominator from earlier. First, the opponent likely had a high-tier spatial Strange Object in their possession, potentially equipped with long-range tracking capabilities. Otherwise, there would be no way to explain how they had tracked the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong across over 13,000 light-years and launched an attack. Second, this Ancient Demon Dominator was probably at the Seventh Rank Peak, perhaps even an Eighth Star Ancient Demon. Otherwise, the combat power displayed in this encounter would have been far beyond that of an ordinary Seventh Rank Dominator. With these thoughts in mind, he gently shook his head. If the Ruins Market had already advanced to the Sixth Rank, the outcome this time would have been vastly different. Thankfully, its almost there! Reeling in those scattered thoughts, he shifted his focus back to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market itself. Under his control as the Ruins Market Master, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Secret Realm began swiftly navigating the Void Sea. Because of the markets positional restrictions, the projections of the two ancient stars he had summoned earlier were repelled from the market itself. This meant that the Shaking Light Star Projection and Death Star Projection were both condensed in the Void Sea, releasing astonishing starlight that likely lured numerous wandering Void Demons. Thus, while shielding the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi also had to manipulate the Ruins Market Secret Realm to shift its location. Only through such maneuvers could he ensure the markets safety. Chapter 1029: 539: Time Chess Board_2 Chapter 1029: Chapter 539: Time Chess Board_2 Fortunately, todays bad luck seemed to have exhausted itself with that Ancient Demon Dominator, and no other unexpected events occurred afterward. Not only was the Ruins Market Secret Realm successfully relocated to a brand-new safe area, but even the situation of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong in the outer realm had also improved considerably. From the perspective of the Ethereal Body, Song Chi spotted a spatial rift far ahead at the edge of his vision. This spatial rift was different from the others he had encountered before. Its diameter was astonishingly large, and it was located at the edge of a warp passageway rather than within the warp channel itself. It seemed to connect directly to the vast outer starry sky. Initially, Song Chi couldnt be certain, but as time passed, he gradually came to a conclusion. Indeed, its a rift that connects to the outer starry sky! Upon confirming this, Song Chi was overjoyed. At this moment, the power of the second Ruins Market Projection had been largely depleted and couldnt last much longer. Although he had initially prepared the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to activate the Enslavement Mark: Frenzy Feature at any moment, it now seemed unnecessary. An unknown starry sky, an incredibly vast region of spatial fractures. At the core of the spatial fracture zone, a flash of light glimmered, and a warship with a severely damaged hull erupted forth from a spatial rift. Trailing behind the warship was a powerful spatial storm. Fortunately, the faint projection of purple mist above the warship managed to dissipate the spatial storm completely. Inside the Battleship Main Control Room, following the spatial fluctuations, Song Chis figure materialized. A spatial fracture zone? Surveying the surroundings, he observed that Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had emerged in an extremely vast spatial fracture zone, where countless fragmented spatial rifts lay scattered chaotically across the area. Is this the aftermath of a large-scale interstellar war or merely a naturally occurring weak point in space? While Song Chi had some theories about how this fracture zone might have formed, he quickly dismissed them. What required his immediate attention was the current state of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the condition of the two Fifth Rank Robber Star Race members still located on the Fifth Level Floating Land. [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] is completely overloaded. [Neutron Star Core Armor] is damaged at 68%. The warship hull is damaged at 40%. Acceptable, but it looks like theres no chance of attempting an escape from this spatial fracture zone today. Ill have to wait until the cooldown of the two repair components is complete. Glancing at the radar map and the Territory Star Map briefly showed no anomalies, so Song Chi felt reassured and entered the Ruins Market. Ruins Market, third floor of the guesthouse. In a Walking Room, Song Chi received a Storage Capsule handed over by the Fifth Rank Robber Star Race members. Contained within were the Titanium Crystals extracted from the mines. The small vein held a decent reserve, yielding seventy-three thousand Titanium Crystals in totalenough to last him for a while. The four mining vehicles left behind in the depths of the Floating Land would likely be discovered in the future, but it didnt matter since they held little value. After storing the Titanium Crystals away, Song Chi began to tally up the spoils acquired from the Ancient Demon King City Secret Vault. The artifacts were limited due to the fact that it was merely a Fifth Level Floating Land, not the repository of a civilizations accumulated resources. Aside from one Silver Oddity, there were just three Red Epic Oddities, and only a few Orange and Purple Relics were present. However, there was no shortage of Floating Land Originbut Song Chi did not particularly need more of it. Well...at least not anything below Seventh Rank. Aside from that were some mineral resources, including a surprising ten blocks of Eternal Stone Bricks. Song Chi returned briefly to the outer realm and fused the bricks into the hull of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already integrated many of these bricks, bolstered by the slow enhancements provided by the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component, as well as the reinforcements from [Heart of Behemoth] and [Yang Concentric Medallion]. The durability of the battleships hull far exceeded that of other warships of the same rank. Had it not been for this, the battleship would likely have been engulfed by the space turbulence and sunk this time. Thus, Song Chi always prioritized incorporating any Eternal Stone Bricks he acquired into the warship immediately. ... The next day, with the alternating use of the two repair components, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was fully restored. Without delay, Song Chi activated the Neutron Star Fission Feature and initiated a Spatial Jump. Upon exiting the warp, the surroundings revealed only a normal starry sky. Scanning the vast, dark stellar space and the Territory Star Map, Song Chi rubbed his temples. Due to the effects of the space turbulence, he was completely uncertain of the current location of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. To put it simply, hed lost his bearings. Unless he immediately used the Ruins Market to return to the void space where his first Spatial Anchor Point was set and reevaluated his route for further exploration, it would be difficult to locate the previous trajectory again. He didnt decide this immediately and instead resolved to wait for over a month. A month later, the Red Vault Jump Feature was reactivated. This time, Song Chi randomly chose a direction for the jump. If nothing noteworthy was discovered, he planned to return to the void space without hesitation. After traveling over six million light-years, Song Chi exited the jump and immediately looked outside the warship. Observing the familiar Silent Stellar Space around him, Song Chi prepared to summon the warship back and return via the Ruins Market. Just then, Song Chis peripheral gaze landed on the Territory Star Map of the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component, and his expression froze. A new point of light? And this radiance... Staring at the edge of the star map where the seven-colored light point had vanished, Song Chis breath nearly stopped. Could this misfortune have turned into an unexpected fortune? Did the space turbulence directly bring Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong near the true body of the [Time Chessboard]? Song Chi felt confident that this seven-colored point of light marked the location of the [Time Chessboard]s true body. Yet, what truly mattered was not its location but its seven-colored radiance. Seven colorswhat did this signify? The first thought in Song Chis mind was Colorful Mythical Components. The mere possibility that the [Time Chessboard] could be a Colorful Mythical Artifact thrilled him beyond compare. However, after the initial rush of euphoria, Song Chi quickly composed himself. For one, this conclusion was based purely on speculation. Even if the seven-colored light point truly indicated the [Time Chessboard]s true body and it genuinely represented a Colorful Mythical Component, acquiring it was another matter entirely. Moreover, the region over nearly two billion light-years away where the artifact seemingly resided remained an enigma. It wasnt the time to celebrate just yet. Furthermore, even with his utmost effort, it would take over three years to traverse the vast gap of two billion light-years. Hopefully, it doesnt turn out to be a den of the Primordial Clan. If so, that would be a real headache... Should it truly belong to the Primordial Clan or another advanced civilizations stronghold, it would be utterly impossible for Song Chi to claim it with his current capabilities. Even if the Ruins Market later advanced to Sixth Rank and his Dominator position reached Eighth-Order Combat Power, it wouldnt suffice. Regaining his composure, Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market and quietly waited for another month for Red Vault Jump to cool down. During this time, he engaged in a Ruins Market transaction, though luck wasnt on his sidethe number of alien races entering the market was substantial, but Fourth and Fifth Rank aliens were few and far between. The sole comforting result was Song Chi successfully trading for a Heavenly Meteorite with a low-rank alien. This was one of the critical resources needed to craft the formula for upgrading a battleship into a Fearless Ship. Including this Heavenly Meteorite, he had now gathered three of the four required ingredientsleaving only a High-Level Space Law Crystal. Its incredible to think Ive spent nearly two hundred years ascending to the position of Battleship Captain. How quickly time flies! Reflecting on this, Song Chi took stock of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs current state. Over two centuries, the warships foundational strengths had reached an impressive level, and his Guidance Technique had previously advanced to level 59. Additionally, he possessed the Sixth Rank Peak Blood of the Evil God, alongside the Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] and a drop of Dominant Origin Blood extracted from the corpse of the Chasing Fate Immortal. Should he manage to acquire a High-Level Space Law Crystal and secure one or two excellent hunting locations, there was a chance he could propel Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong into attempting to upgrade to a Fearless Ship. Moreover, there was another key detail. According to messages from Dragon Spine Continent, years of relentless effort had expanded its diameter to nearly one thousand light-years, nearing the peak of Sixth Level Floating Land. If it managed to ascend to Seventh Level, the energy tides generated during the Floating Lands advancement might significantly boost the chances of a successful warship upgrade. Chapter 1030: 540: Promotion of the Time Field and Ruins Market Chapter 1030: Chapter 540: Promotion of the Time Field and Ruins Market The time spent traveling at full speed passes quickly, and three years have gone by. This day, Song Chis figure once again appears in the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, and then his mind immediately focuses entirely on the [Red Vault Jump Device] component. Beneath his seemingly calm exterior, his heart is already tumultuous. After three years, he was only one last Red Vault Jump away from that seven-colored light point, and now, the Red Vault Jump feature has cooled down again. Suppressing his slightly turbulent emotions, he resolutely activated the Red Vault Jump once more. The already not short jump charge time now seems even longer. Only when a strong dizziness and weightlessness engulfed his body did Song Chi realize the jump had been initiated. After regaining his senses, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already appeared millions of light-years away. The external darkness and silence remained the same, at first glance, no differences were found. Song Chi was not surprised by this, because in this jump he did not set the landing point directly at the seven-colored light point, but chose a Star Domain tens of thousands of light-years away from it. Not only him, but any other Torch Ship Captain would likely make the same choice. After all, if that [Time Chess Board] were truly located at the homeland of some advanced civilization, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would not just teleport directly into such a perilous situation. It seems the worst-case scenario hasnt occurred... After scanning the surroundings and checking the radar screen twice, a hint of joy surfaced in Song Chis eyes. If as he previously thought, the [Time Chess Board] was controlled by another advanced civilization and deeply hidden within its homeland, this would not be the situation now. Most advanced civilization homelands are located on High-Level Life Floating Lands, and even a seventh-level Starry Sea Floating Land can reach a staggering diameter of over ten thousand light-years, even from tens of thousands of light-years away, its outline should be clearly visible, let alone an eighth-level Floating Land. Since there is no sign of a supergiant Starry Sea Floating Land now, it proves that within a large region of the nearby Star Domain, there is no advanced Floating Land. Thus, it can naturally be confirmed that the [Time Chess Board] is not on any advanced Floating Land. Having confirmed this, taking advantage of the Neutron Star Fission feature duration still not ending, he again initiated a regular jump towards the direction of the [Time Chess Board]. The first jump went smoothly, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong drew closer by thirteen thousand light-years to the [Time Chess Board]s main body. However, the second jump encountered anomalies. As the second jump ended, the moment the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong rushed out of the jump passage, Song Chi in the battleship main control room sensed something was wrong. The warships speed is not normal, Intelligent Brain!! He called out to the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, and after a while, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain reached a conclusion. [After detection, the external starry sky time has significantly slowed, with a slowdown ratio roughly between 1.8 and 2.0, while the warship itself has a slowdown ratio of 1.2.] Time slowed down by nearly twice? Upon hearing this conclusion, Song Chis mind did not immediately think with concern, but instead with joy. The time slow covering a large area of starry sky, can only be performed by either high-rank beings who excel in Time Law, or by high-rank time-related artifacts. This leads to further confirmation of the existence of the [Time Chess Board] component, all previous assumptions were not just his imagination. However, after the joy, Song Chis heart sank. He knew that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was still several light-years away from the seven-colored light points location, and with a time slowdown ratio of 2.0 times several light-years away, what about at the center of that seven-colored light point? It is imaginable that as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong gets closer to the center of this starry sky, the effect of the time slow will be increasingly terrifying. Not only could time slowing be the effect, but time acceleration might also be possible. Although the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong is currently equipped with components such as the [Purusa Zen Seal] and [Time Chess], granting the warship some degree of time resistance, reducing the original 2x time slowdown to 1.2x, Song Chi understood that this is likely not enough. Hope the difference isnt too large! Although he understood this, Song Chi still had to personally try. Only by thoroughly understanding more about this time fields specifics could he address the problem specifically, and only by resolving all these could he finally obtain the main body of the [Time Chess Board] component. Buzz buzz! With another spatial fluctuation, Song Chi once again activated a spatial jump, but this time it wasnt the [Red Vault Jump Device], but the [Aurora Transition Device]. Additionally, he didnt dare to jump too far, only 0.3 light-years. It wasnt out of cowardice, but fear of getting too close, leading to being directly trapped in a state of time stop. Although he wasnt sure if thered be an actual time stop area, he obviously wasnt willing to gamble. Because the possibility is large, since the [Time Chess Board] is highly likely a colorful mythical artifact, achieving stopping time isnt surprising. As for entering the Zhu Tian Ruins Market beforehand to avoid it? Song Chi believed it was likely equally ineffective, because once time is frozen, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong itself would lose all abilities, unable to activate components, unable to make a flash escape, or even retrieve the Ancestral Torch. And if he exited the Ruins Market and tried to return to the warship, he, too, would be directly frozen. Using brainwave imprints to remotely control the warship? Thats even less possible. An orange oddity being able to ignore a field emitted by what is likely a colorful mythical artifact? Chapter 1031: 540: Ascension of the Time Field and the Ruins Market_2 Chapter 1031: Chapter 540: Ascension of the Time Field and the Ruins Market_2 0.3 light-years away, inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi swiftly assessed the specific conditions within and outside the warship through his Ethereal Body. [External time slowed by 6.8C7.2 times, internal time slowed by 2.5 times.] The result felt acceptable, so Song Chi directly jumped 0.7 light-years next. [External time slowed by 60C62 times, internal time slowed by 18 times.] ... After two jumps, Song Chi stopped. The [Aurora Transition Device] had exhausted its two jump opportunities and would need to cool down before further use. Several hours later, Song Chi resumed his testing. After jump charging was complete, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong soon appeared 1.8 light-years away from the Seven-Colored Light Point. [External time slowed by 280C290 times, internal time slowed by 70 times.] Another jump brought the distance to only 1 light-year from the Seven-Colored Light Point. [External time slowed by 1000C1030 times, internal time slowed by 300 times.] When the warship was 0.5 light-years away from the Seven-Colored Light Point, the time slowdown rate soared to an alarming 3000 times, with internal time slowing by 1000 times. At this point, Song Chi dared not continue experimenting. Given the current level of time resistance aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, proceeding further could risk irrecoverable consequences. He gazed at the Ruin Market Firmament and took a glance at the Oddity Exchange Shop. Currently, he had accumulated over thirty Strange Objects that couldnt be converted into ship components. Seeing this, Song Chis gaze sharpened. He directly manipulated his Ethereal Body left outside the warship to attempt activation of the [Ruin Market Projection Rank] he held. Yet what had previously taken only one second now took nearly twenty minutes for the Ethereal Body to complete. Fortunately, the [Ruin Market Projection Rank] was finally activated in the end. Above the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the condensation speed of the Ruin Market Projection was also much slower than usual, but not egregiously thousands or tens of thousands of times slowerstill manageable. The Purple Mist Energy sent across the Starry Sky Projection barely reached the Seventh Rank level, its impact greatly reduced by the time slowdown. Time flowed on. Once the Purple Mist Projection completely enveloped the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the thousandfold internal time slowdown was drastically weakened. With the protection of the Power of Domination, the external power of time influencing the warship was significantly mitigated. The original thousandfold time slowdown was astonishingly reduced to only a hundredfold. Seizing the opportunity, Song Chi continued maneuvering the warship forward through another jump. Eventually, when the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was only several billion kilometers away from the Seven-Colored Light Point, even the Ruin Market Projection could no longer endure. Realizing this, Song Chi hurriedly returned to the warship while the Ruin Market Projection was not yet fully eroded by the external power of time. At the current warship location, he set down a Spatial Anchor Point, quickly recalled the warship, and then used the [Star Sea Ruins Market Rank] to return to Zhu Tian Ruins Market. The series of operations nearly took him an hour, even with the shelter of the Ruin Market Projection. Without it, Song Chi couldnt even fathom achieving this. Whats most aggravating, however, is that despite being only several billion kilometers away from the [Time Chess Board], progressing even an inch farther would prove incredibly, incredibly difficult. ... Given the current configuration of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, its definitely not feasible. But once the Ruins Market ascends to Sixth Rank, and the Power of Domination granted by the Dominion Position reaches the Eighth Rank, along with adding more time resistance components, it should become much more operable! Back in the Ruins Market, Song Chibarely having returnedwas deep in thought, brainstorming solutions. His first thought naturally turned to the [Shaking Light Star Order Group Chat]; to borrow high-rank time resistance components, no broader network than the Star Tower members would be more suitable. Without delay, he returned to the Torch Human Civilization Territory via the Spatial Anchor Point set on Dragon Spine Continent and immediately took out his [Shaking Light Star Rank]. He quickly sent out several messages in their group chat. 32nd Waking of Insects: @all members, I need high-quality time resistance componentsborrowing or trading, either is fine. Unsurprisingly, as soon as his message was posted, replies from several members came rolling in. 18th Blood Essence: Is this urgent? 32nd Scorching Sun: Extremely urgent. Please help out, everyone. If the components cant be unmounted without damage, Ill fully cover the cost of reinforcement materials. 18th Blood Essence: Okay, I have one Silver [Time Mirror]; let me ask the elders in my clan! 16th Lan Cang: My flagship has one of Silver Quality as well. 17th Yulong: I remember our familys elder ancestor holding a Golden time-related Oddity. Ill ask my sister for help, but it might be difficult to secure. ... A Golden Sanctuary Quality time-related Oddity, huh. As expected, the resources of Star Tower members are beyond imagination. Reading the responses in the Star Rank group chat, Song Chi silently praised his expectations. As for Yulongs comment about it being unlikely, he understood perfectly. After all, it wasnt hers but an elder ancestors in the Zhangsun Family. Considering the rarity of a Golden Sanctuary Quality time-related Oddity, unless theres a deep friendship, who would lend it out so easily? Time passed swiftly. Before long, Sixth Rank Fearless Captains like Corpse Dog and Heavenly Dragon also stepped forward, with Corpse Dogs uncle agreeing to lend a Golden Quality [Age Book]. In a short time, Song Chi had gathered four Silver time-related Oddities, five Red Quality time-related Oddities, and one Golden Quality time-related Oddity. If he could manage to mount all these onto the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, its time resistance would reach an exceedingly terrifying level. Unfortunately, the bad news was that not all components could be used. Torch Warships can only mount up to two specialized components of the same categoryfor instance, Song Chis own [Purusa Zen Seal] is classified as a domain-type component. Among the components offered by Star Tower members, three were domain-type time components. Even temporarily unmounting the [Black Hole Evolution Layer], he could only mount one more. In the end, Song Chi borrowed one Golden, two Silver, and three Red components. With these components safely collected, the next step was waiting for the Ruins Market to ascend to the Sixth Rank. ... Two months later, in Zhu Tian Ruins Market. As the trading period in the market concluded, Song Chi opened the Ruins Market Attribute Panel. Confirming that the trading volume had met the requirements, he retrieved a Mixed Elemental Copper from the sealed storage chamber. Instead of initiating the markets ascension directly, however, he went to the markets extra configuration section. After retrieving a Sixth Rank [Silver Apple], the previously Orange Quality [Stealth Light Platform] was evolved to Red Quality. After enhancing the [Stealth Light Platform] to level 60, only then did he formally begin the markets ascension. [This ascension process will require one month. Remaining time: 29 days, 23:59:56] Seeing this prompt, Song Chi could only wait once more. A month later, standing atop the Ruin Market Firmament, Song Chi personally witnessed the tremors of the market below gradually subsiding over the past month. Following this was the expansion of the markets area, which lasted roughly several minutes. Once the dazzling light dimmed, it marked Zhu Tian Ruins Markets successful ascension to the Sixth Rank. Opening the markets attribute panel, Song Chis gaze quickly scanned the changes brought by the ascension. However, this time he was somewhat disappointed: despite reaching the Sixth Rank, no new market configurations appeared, no new features were generated, and even the Ruins Market Inn remained unchanged. The most frustrating aspect wasnt these, but rather the [Spirit Mechanism Synthesis Platform]. After ascending to Sixth Rank, the configuration that had previously provided Song Chi with countless Floating Land Origins drastically reduced its effectiveness. Even after upgrading it to Sixth Rank, its capacity to synthesize Seventh Rank Floating Land Origins was dismal, dropping from the original 100 strands per month to merely 1 strand. In other words, moving forward, Song Chi would be able to synthesize at most 12 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origins per year. Although this was distressing, it wasnt entirely unacceptable; the Seventh Rank Floating Land Origins are exceedingly rare in the Shattered Starry Sea, far surpassing the rarity of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origins. Synthesizing 1200 strands a year would indeed be excessive. Nonetheless, it wasnt all bad news; for instance, the Spatial Anchor Point feature increased from four usable anchor points to five. Another notable improvement was the Dominion Position feature. As expected, the Power of Domination granted by the Sixth Rank Ruins Market successfully elevated from being at Seventh Rank Peak to having newly entered the Eighth Rank. Though seemingly a minor improvement, the difference between each rank at the Dominion level is fundamentally immense. Aside from these two changes, the [Miracle Origin Improvement Platform] remained intact; after being upgraded to Sixth Rank, it could now modify the attributes of Black Ultimate Oddities. Chapter 1032: 541: 7th Tier [Time Realm Tree] Enters the Cultivation Secret Realm Chapter 1032: Chapter 541: 7th Tier [Time Realm Tree] Enters the Cultivation Secret Realm Carefully reviewing the attributes of the Multiverse Marketplace after the ascension, Song Chis gaze finally fixated on the Dominion Position characteristic. With the power of domination granted by the marketplace officially reaching the Eighth Rank, many plans could now be placed on the agenda. ... Chenxing Kingdom, the Tribulation Spirit Star Domain under Song Familys jurisdiction. The Tribulation Spirit Star Domain was far from a prosperous region. On the contrary, it ranked among the most barren territories within the Song Familys domains. This led to a consistent lack of visitors, including members of the family and even Torch Ship Captains among the kingdoms commoners. However, this situation changed over a hundred years ago. To other factions in the kingdom, it seemed as if, out of nowhere, the Song Family had begun prioritizing this star domain more heavily. On this day, dozens of Second and Third Rank Torch Warships gathered here, belonging to both the Song Family and the Chenxing royal family. Once assembled, the fleet sped toward the same destination together. The journey of the fleet was unhurried, maintaining the speed of an ordinary fleet. However, at one moment, this fleet of forty warships suddenly manifested in the pitch-black starry sky. Inside a large combined illusion realm, the forty warships quickly dispersed into an orderly formation. Ahead of them, two battleships, each ten thousand meters long, hovered silently in place. Behind the two battleships, a swirling spatial passage emanating intense spatial fluctuations could be seen. This was the entrance to the Time Realm Tree Secret Domain. The two battleships each belonged to the two factions. The one from the Song Family was captained by Song Tianshu, who had recently completed his ascension. Greetings, Ancestor Tianshu! Twenty members of the Song Family respectfully addressed him. Hearing this, Song Tianshu on the battleship nodded slightly. Here to rotate with the previous batch of guards whove served the secret domain for the last twenty years? Yes, Ancestor! At the forefront among the twenty warships, Song Liangs eyes glimmered faintly. Recalling the special mission he had just received, he felt a mix of emotions brewing within. Fortunately, being within the sealed environment of the warship, there was no way for anyone to detect his inner turmoil. Alright, proceed. Remember to remain vigilant while guarding. This secret domain is of critical importance to the family! Understood! ... In the fleets formation, the unobtrusive Liangchen cruiserrecently upgraded to its current rankseamlessly followed alongside. Once united with members of the Chenxing faction after entering the secret domain, the forty warships swiftly headed toward their designated guard stations. Within the Time Realm Tree Secret Domain, the Time Realm Trees did not all grow in one location. Some thrived in underground spaces, while others were rooted in surface areas. Song Liangs assigned guard station was located deep underground, specifically in the region where the Buddha Golden Bodys skull lay. Accompanying Song Liang were three individuals. In the encrypted communication network, Song Liang exchanged glances with another Song Family Captain aboard a separate cruiser. Both nodded simultaneously. In the main underground corridor, closer to the deepest depths. For reasons unknown, one of the Song Family cruisers lost control and crashed into the side wall of the corridor. Coincidentally, the cruiser collided directly with the leading Chenxing cruiser that had been traveling alongside it. Clang, clang, clang! Sharp metallic clashing echoed as the Chenxing flagship was forcibly rammed by the immense impact, its hull driven solidly against the stone walls lining the corridor. This secondary collision caused unavoidable damage. But the most critical issue lay elsewhereon the stone wall was a significant spatial rift. Subjected to the rifts spatial slicing, the Chenxing flagships energy shield was overloaded, and its armored hull sustained notable damage. My apologies, my apologies. I got distracted for a moment, said the Song Family cruiser captain who had caused the commotion, hurriedly offering an earnest apology. Given how sincere he sounded and seeing that there were no catastrophic consequences, the Chenxing flagship commander refrained from losing his temper. However, his restraint did not extend to the others accompanying him. From the line behind, a sharp voice rang out: Are you blind? How could you still manage to crash in such a wide corridor? The speaker was another Third Rank cruiser captain from the Chenxing Family who shared a close bond with Resser Chenxing. Having heard a while back about a Zhulu Warship Captain from the Song Family personally killing his friend over some trifling conflict, this man had harbored resentment ever since. Who are you calling blind? Weve already apologized. Whats your problem? First you shamelessly trespassed on Song Family territory to fight for secret domain ownership, and now what? Are you planning to kick us out completely? The Song Family personnel were not ones to back down, firing their rebuttals sarcastically. Whos shameless now? This is the Chenxing Kingdoms territory. Is there anything beyond the purview of the Chenxing royal family? Get lost! If not for our Song Familys Dominator Battleship, what Chenxing Kingdom would you even have?! ... The argument escalated, tempers flaring on both sides, with the tension teetering toward open conflict. Such commotion naturally couldnt escape the attention of the previous batch of stationed commanders in the underground core zone. Shortly thereafter, several other warships rushed over. Whats going on here? Youre causing trouble even here? Whos causing trouble? Isnt it your Chenxing crew looking for a fight? The Third Rank Captain from the Song Family did not back down. The prow of his cruiser shifted to a specialized ramming angle, further intensifying the standoff. Yet amidst this corridor conflict, no one noticed the unobtrusive Liangchen cruiser at the rear of the Song Family formation silently opening a hatch. Moments later, a faint spatial ripple swept through, and a shadow flickered toward the underground depths. At the bottom of the sinkhole, the commanders from both factions guarding this spot were drawn away by the commotion in the corridor, leaving this area vacant. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Amid the spatial fluctuations, a Void Assassin Soldier Figurine emerged from the void. The moment it appeared, it quickly retrieved a golden token from its hand. The Ruin Market Projection Rank activated, and waves of purple mist energy rapidly enveloped the sinkholes depths. Through the perspective of the imagery projection, Song Chi in the Multiverse Marketplace locked onto the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree he had previously concealed. The purple mist energy subtly surged, forming a barrier that sealed off the entrance connecting to the corridor. To the warships in the corridor, the sinkhole appeared unchanged. With the corridor sealed off, Song Chi acted without hesitation. The purple mist energy imbued with Quasi-Eighth Rank Domination Power morphed into a massive hand that grasped directly at the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree. The concealing bronze seal had been withdrawn, revealing the ten-thousand-meter White Jade Tree in its full glory at the sinkholes depths. The misty hand wrapped around the tree trunk, lifting it steadily upward. Unlike the previous attempt, this time the immense power of the Quasi-Eighth Rank managed to shake the trees foundation, and its deep-seated roots gradually loosened. But just as success seemed imminent, dim Buddhist light abruptly radiated from the sinkholes depths, struggling to resist the next move of the purple mist hand. Song Chi paid it no heed; the Eighth Rank power surged further within the firmament of the marketplace. In the end, the Buddhist light dissipated entirely under the relentless purple mist energy, and the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree was fully uprooted. Without immediately ending the market projection, Song Chi used the purple mist energy to smooth over the central sinkhole pit until no trace of irregularity remained. Only then did he deactivate the projection. Bringing both the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree and the Void Assassin Soldier Figurine, Song Chi returned to the Multiverse Marketplace. A few minutes later, the corridor conflict concluded with both factions compromising. The transitions between the two groups of guarding commanders were carried out without anyone discovering a single anomaly in the sinkhole below. ... In the Multiverse Marketplace, within the free trading zone. A beam of light shot out from the high-altitude Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Warship. Upon contact with the ten-thousand-meter White Jade Tree below, the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree began rapidly shrinking. Ultimately, it was shouldered by a Fourth Rank Robber Star Clan member and carried into the warship. Within Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm, at the edge of the Green Water Spiritual Spring. The Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree, restored to its full height of ten thousand meters, was successfully transplanted with the help of Top Rank Immortal Domain Spirit Soil. Looking at the towering Time Realm Tree standing alongside the spring, Song Chis eyes betrayed a glimmer of satisfaction. The Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree now belonged solely to himto the Song Familyentirely removing any claim the Chenxing Family might have had. With the breeding acceleration provided by the Secret Realm Accelerator characteristic, I wonder how long it will take to cultivate the next Seventh Rank Time Realm Fruit. Hopefully not too long. ... Having completed the transplantation of the Seventh Rank Time Realm Tree, Song Chi considered this major task settled. His next priority was even more criticalsecuring the Time Chessboard components. To that end, he used the South CompassShuoben characteristic to offload the Black Hole Evolution Layer and replaced it with several components borrowed from the Star Tower members. After this adjustment, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs temporal resistance soared to a terrifying degree. In the Alien Star Domain nearly a trillion light-years away from the Dragon Spine Continent, Song Chis figure emerged out of thin air. Having just transmitted into the area without summoning his warship or deploying marketplace projections, Song Chi spent several days preparing for these subsequent actions. Only after entering the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Warship and summoning the Quasi-Eighth Rank marketplace projection did the terrifying time dilation effect cease troubling him. [External time slows by 80,000 times; internal warship time slows by 80 times.] With the protection of the Eighth Rank marketplace projection and formidable temporal resistance, the time rate difference between the inside and outside of the warship reached a staggering thousandfold. This was no ordinary phenomenon. Even so, this allowed Song Chi to relax significantly as he maneuvered the ship further forward. Much time passed, and Song Chi, observing from within the marketplace, shook his head. Its still not enough. I need to stack more temporal resistance! Outside, the power of the marketplace projection was close to exhaustion, yet the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Warship was still dozens of miles away from the Time Chessboard. Long before reaching a distance of a thousand miles, the external world had already entered a frozen time state. Only the marketplace projections protection and the warships inherent temporal resistance prevented the interior from succumbing to the time freeze as well. Before departing, Song Chi swiftly reversed the warship, steering the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong back beyond the thousand-mile threshold. Only by doing so could he ensure that, during his next attempt, he would not be immediately trapped in the frozen state upon arrival. Chapter 1035: 543: Corpse Dog Assaults the Star-Annihilating Starship Chapter 1035: Chapter 543: Corpse Dog Assaults the Star-Annihilating Starship Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis figure appeared. It wasnt until he confirmed that the [Time Chessboard] had been completely converted into a warship component, posing no further threat to him, that he returned to the warship. Reaching out to pick up the [Time Chessboard], Song Chi hesitated for a moment before deciding to install it onto the warship. Enhancing this component would require rare resources like time fragments, and currently, enhancement was not possible. However, even at lv0 attributes, the [Time Chessboard] still provided significant boosts to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Song Chi himself. For instance, its efficiency enhancement for comprehending the Time Laws. Aside from this, there was another matter that needed to be dealt with immediately. ... Alien Star Domain, unknown Starry Sea. A vast continent with a diameter exceeding two hundred thousand light-years lay in the center, where the Primordial Divine Mountain, shrouded in ancient restrictions, stood like a divine pillar propping up the Vault of Heaven of the Eighth Level Floating Land. At this moment, a faint silver glow suddenly burst out from deep within the mountains body, darting from the mountain outwards toward the distant starry sky. Leave it behind! This abrupt change provoked an ancient voice echoing from within the mountains core. Soon after, a massive hand exceeding hundreds of thousands of kilometers in length, surrounded by endless intertwining laws, emerged from the mountains depths, rapidly chasing after the streaking silver light. The superlative laws of light and power continuously woven together finally formed a Web of Laws that enveloped the silver light entirely. The silver light itself wasnt moving quickly, and it was soon caught by the Law Crystal. However, surprisingly, even though the web, imbued with Eighth Rank Dominator Power, had wrapped around the silver light, the silver streak inexplicably passed straight through it as though the astonishing might of the web had no effect. Witnessing this scene, the owner of the giant, terrifying hand seemed to understand something. The outstretched hand slowly began to retreat without continuing the pursuit. Similar occurrences were unfolding across multiple Star Domains of the Starry Sea. Some of these silver lights had not yet been discovered, shooting out from remote corners of the starry sea, converging toward the same destination. But not all silver streaks successfully entered the starry sky. On one continent within the starry seagreater than the one holding the Primordial Divine Mountaina particular streak of silver light was firmly confined within a Blood Palace, struggling futilely to escape. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chi fixed his gaze firmly on the [Time Chessboard] before him. His brows furrowed slightly, as he spoke with a hint of surprise: Theres still one chess piece that hasnt returned? He had just activated the recall function of the component. With the [Time Chessboard] being a Colorful Upper Quality component, he assumed recalling all the chess pieces was a guaranteed outcome. Yet, unexpectedly, one piece hadnt been retrieved. Could it be that something capable of blocking the recall of the [Time Chessboard] is also a Colorful Upper Quality Starry Sea Oddity? Contemplating this, a slight unease surfaced in Song Chis heart. He entertained the notion of reverse tracing the entity in possession of the missing piece. Unfortunately, the [Time Chessboard] didnt display the precise location of the piece, only providing a vague directional cue. Attempting to bind the [Time Chessboard] to the component [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], Song Chi checked the Territory Star Map for any indicators, but no light points appeared. Should I keep it? Song Chi hesitated, considering whether he should retain the lone chess piece. If, as he suspected, the vague directional hint could eventually lead him to another Colorful Mythical Artifact, then pursuing it in the future might prove worthwhile. After all, the current 359 chess pieces were sufficient, and lacking one wouldnt have a significant impact. However, after weighing it over for some time, he decided against keeping the chess piece. The reason was simple. First, he couldnt ascertain whether the entity trapping the chess piece was truly of the same rank Colorful Oddity. Even if it were, what sort of existence controlled it? A figure like himself, a Fifth Rank lucky one? No, Song Chi didnt think so. The odds were infinitesimal. Instead, he was more inclined to believe it was a figure of the Eighth Rank, Ninth Rank, or even a Peak existence beyond the Ninth Rank. If this were the case, keeping the chess piece would be tantamount to holding onto a ticking time bomb. While he could use the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] to search for [Time Chessboard], whats stopping these Peak entities from doing the same? Should the entity locate him before he had sufficiently prepared, not even the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could guarantee his safetynot now as a battleship, nor later upon successfully upgrading to a star-annihilating warship. Moreover, even if he chose to retain the piece, what if the other entity anticipated his intentions and set an intricate trap, waiting for him to stumble right into it? Considering all these factors, Song Chi controlled the [Time Chessboard], shattering the chess piece into pieces. While this would result in the chess piece taking a year to recover, at the very least it ensured the safety of both the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and himself. ... Deep within the Blood Palace on the Red Continent. Gurgle, gurgle! Amid blood bubbles sizzling in the pool of blood, a colossal figure embodied with the Power of Chaos opened its blood-red giant eyes. But, soon, the figure shut them again and returned to slumber. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Manor. Returning once more to the Torch Human Civilization Territory, Song Chi immediately retrieved the [Shaking Light Star Rank]. Shaking Light Star Rank Chat Group 32nd member Waking of Insects: @all members, mission perfectly completed. Im truly grateful. 32nd member Waking of Insects: @Bai Mei, @Corpse Dog, @Yu Long, @Blood Essence... Are you free right now? In the [Shaking Light Star Tower], within the Star Tower Great Hall. Uncle Corpse Dog, heres your [Age Book]. Thank you so much. Sister Yu Long... Song Chi had long borrowed the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] from the familys heritage warship room, enabling him to uninstall all borrowed components without any damage. At this moment, he returned all items, and Yu Long handed him the [Blood Spear] in exchange. Except for the Black Ultimate Quality component [Time Platform]. It wasnt that this component couldnt be uninstalled without damagethe [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring] had no effect on Black Quality components, but he hadnt forgotten the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk]. Primarily, Bai Mei hadnt logged in, seemingly too busy at the moment. This time, youve truly helped me a lot. Thank you all. If theres anything you need in the future, just say the word, and Ill do everything in my power to assist! Inside the Great Hall, Song Chi once again expressed his sincere gratitude. Having access to borrowed components of such calibersilver and gold quality time artifactswas rare, and given the opportunity, he intended to repay them fully. However, Corpse Dog and the others merely waved it off nonchalantly. In the Star Tower, members often lent their aid when within their capabilities. Corpse Dog then spoke up: Oh, by the way, after years of preparation, Ive decided to attempt another breakthrough to a star-annihilating warship. So, for the next while, I likely wont be active in the group. Just letting you all know in advance. Hearing this, the groups gaze collectively sharpened. Corpse Dog had previously attempted a breakthrough to the star-annihilating warship. Back then, he sacrificed two golden sanctuary components to keep his flagship intact. This time, however, that special component wouldnt be available to him again. If he failed, given his age, he likely wouldnt have another chance to become a Zhulu Warship Captain. Considering this, the members couldnt help but feel a bit heavy-hearted. As Star Tower members, they all understood the difficulty of ascending to a star-annihilating warship. Noticing the somber atmosphere, Corpse Dog was about to break the silence himself when Yu Long interjected: Uncle Corpse Dog, do you possess Seventh Rank Dominant Origin Blood for this breakthrough? If not, I can... I have one drop of entry-level Seventh Rank Evil God Blood... A fifty-thousand-year-old [Golden Blood Qilin Fruit]it can increase the success rate of a Fearless Ship ascending to a star-annihilating warship by 1%. Before long, the likes of Heavenly Dragon Blood Essence and others began speaking up, each taking out resources from their collections to support Corpse Dogs endeavor. Not everyone was truly selfless. Though the Star Tower members shared deep bonds, resources that aided starship ascensions werent ordinary items. The reason why they offered such support was not only due to their camaraderie but also the calculated potential rewards of aiding a successful Zhulu Warship Captain in the future. After a brief hesitation, Song Chi also retrieved a White Jade Fruit from his inventory. Uncle Corpse Dog, this is a Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]. You might find it useful! Upon hearing the words [Time Realm Fruit], not only Corpse Dog but everyone in the Star Tower Great Hall changed their expressions. This legendary resource that provided a second chance for advancing warships was well-known among them. Waking of Insects, you... Corpse Dog wanted to say the resource was too precious, but realizing his upcoming breakthrough attempt was nearly upon him, he refrained from speaking further. Instead, he took the Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] and solemnly said: Waking of Insects, is there anything you needcomponents, Upgrade Fire Sources, special resourcestell me, and Ill provide! Song Chi considered briefly before answering: I need special resources like time fragments. Time fragments? Wait a moment. Corpse Dog promptly logged off to begin searching for the requested resource. Once his figure disappeared from the Great Hall, Yu Long and the others turned their gazes to Song Chi. Naturally, Song Chi already had his explanation prepared. During a previous exploration of the Alien Star Domain, I accidentally discovered a Sixth Rank [Time Realm Tree]. Unfortunately, the production rate of such resources is exceedingly slow, and I currently dont have more available! Regarding the value of a Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit], Song Chi fully understood. However, his choice to offer it wasnt a purely altruistic act; he had calculated the benefits. Most importantly, although Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruits] were incredibly precious, once Song Wujiangs flagship successfully ascended in the future and gained the protection of the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship and Starry Sky Dragon Shark, preserving one single Sixth Rank [Time Realm Tree] would be achievable. Chapter 1036 - 544: Total War Against the 8-Armed Snake Demon Civilization Chapter 1036: Chapter 544: Total War Against the 8-Armed Snake Demon Civilization This point, of course, is the most important, and Song Chi never believed that his identity could remain hidden forever. However, it is limited to the Sixth Rank [Time Realm Tree]. As for the Seventh Rank [Time Realm Tree]? Revealing this would absolutely be out of the question, even if it meant death. Something capable of assisting a Star-Annihilating Starship in reaching the Eighth Rank and granting a second life cannot even be described by the term strategic-level resource. If exposed, Eighth Rank-level immortal titans, and even the Torchs four great Heavenly Pillar royal families, would be envious. Besides this point, considering the current state of the Song Family, even a Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] is pointless at present. For the next few centuries, apart from the [Dinghai Dragon Steed], no other warship could utilize it. Moreover, the family elder Song Wujiang already possesses one. Rather than letting it sit idle in his possession, trading it with Star Tower members for rare resources or high-rank components is clearly the better choice. Finally, after centuries of accelerated cultivation in the secret realm, the Sixth Rank [Time Realm Tree] has not only produced one batch but is now bearing fruit for a second batch. Soon, he will obtain another Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]. In summary, when the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] prepares to advance to the Star-Annihilating Starship, there will certainly be no shortage of Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]. Not to mention his own efforts, the [Time Realm Tree Secret Realm], with the constant infusion of Void Crystals from both families, will soon reach harvest season as well. ... After addressing this, Song Chi said no more, and those around him did not press further. However, how much they believed and what their true thoughts were remained known only to themselves. Song Chi could guess some of it, but he didnt care. After all, this was just one step in his plan, wasnt it? Only by doing so would Star Tower members bring out their truly valuable items for private transactions with him. A dozen minutes later, Corpse Dog logged in again. "Waking of Insects, here are 68 fragments of time. For now, this is all I could gather. Take them first." He handed a storage box to Song Chi, then continued: "This definitely isnt enough to trade for your Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit], so how about this? If I successfully advance later, Ill help you for free three times. Even if I fail, Ill keep helping you collect resources like time fragments in the future." Of course, Song Chi did not refuse. Three free assists from the Star-Annihilating Starship Captain was already beyond his expectations. Although the relationships among Star Tower members were good, not every favor was free. For example, when Song Chi helped Cui Yulong in the past, his compensation came in the form of Black Hole Dense Stone and Void Stone resources. After finishing his conversation with Corpse Dog, Song Chi turned his attention to Heavenly Dragon, Yulong, and the others nearby. Without any hesitation, he directly inquired whether anyone had resources like "time fragments" in their possession. Time fragments, as one type of special time-based resource, are similar to space fragments. They are produced either in star domains where the energy of time is exceptionally dense or as rare resources found in secret realms with time laws. Outside of these stable production methods, time fragments can also emerge when secret realms with time laws collapse. But regardless of the method, the difficulty is extreme. Song Chi had already asked the elder beforewhile the familys secret vault did contain some time fragment reserves, these had been accidentally discovered by members during their exploration of star domains over the past three thousand years. The family currently lacked any means of stable production. After speaking, Song Chi took out resources such as [Silver Apple], [Law Fruit], and [Ten Thousand Year Dragon Blood Fruit]. With the assistance of these moderately valuable items, he successfully traded for a fair number of time fragments from the Star Tower members. Finally, he spent a significant amount of Mall Credits in the Star Tower Mall to exchange for additional time fragments. Adding these to the reserves from the familys secret vault, he had just enough to enhance the [Time Chessboard] component to the Seventh Rank. At Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi began enhancing the [Time Chessboard] component using the time fragments he had collected from various sources. [Would you like to spend 200 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 20,000 Spectral Energy Points + 5 time fragments to enhance Time Chessboard from lv0 to lv1?] "Confirm!" Amid the rapid consumption of Floating Land Origin, time fragments, and resources like Titanium Crystal, the [Time Chessboard] was successfully enhanced to lv70 under Song Chis efforts. "Whew, just barely made it!" Looking at the three remaining time fragments in his possession, Song Chi thought his luck wasnt too bad. Though enhancing it further in the future would pose challenges, at least he managed to bring it to the warships maximum Great Rank enhancement level for now. Examining the attributes of the Seventh Rank [Time Chessboard] components, their transformation was nothing short of astonishing. Universal Cooldown Reduction increased from 35%70% Time Resistance increased from 160013500 Time Law Comprehension Buff increased from 230%440% Additionally, the "TimeChessboard" feature saw significant improvements in duration and speed multiplier. Even with the minimum setup using 36 time chess pieces to construct the Chessboard Domain, the speed multiplier rose from 10x to 45x, while 72 pieces reached 90x, and so on. The duration increased from an initial 10 minutes to 45 minutes, and the cooldown time dropped to 240 hours. The "TimeChess Game" feature saw its cooldown reduced from 100 years to 65 years, while its duration increased to three hours. However, the features "TimePrison" and "Nine-Life Life and Death Chess" remained unchanged, suggesting they might be constant features. ... Star Tower Great Hall. "Thanks!" Returning the black Supreme Quality [Time Platform] component to Bai Mei, Song Chi expressed his gratitude. Chapter 1037 - 544: Total War Against the 8-Armed Snake Demon Civilization_2 Chapter 1037: Chapter 544: Total War Against the 8-Armed Snake Demon Civilization_2 A black time-related component, how could I not be grateful? Reflecting inwardly, Song Chi admitted that before this moment, lending out the [Black Hole Evolution Layer] component would have been nearly impossible for him. It wasnt a matter of stinginess; rather, components of this rank are already too rare to measure their worth. Despite possessing the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong currently only has three black components in total. Lending one out casually? That would truly be difficult. However, after this event, his mindset might change somewhat. After chatting for a while longer, Song Chi finally stepped toward the Star Towers mission window. Soon, Song Chi noticed Bai Mei hadnt left but was walking with him toward the mission window as well. "Bai Mei, youre taking on a mission too?" "Yes." The response behind him remained flat and concise. Having grown accustomed to this, Song Chi paid no mind and continued: "Secret realm exploration mission?" Interestingly, shortly afterward, Song Chi and Bai Mei both accepted the secret realm exploration mission that had been posted for decades. Over such a long period of time, the missions details had undergone multiple updates. Twenty years ago, the universes secret realm that had been discovered was officially named [Blood Battle Secret Realm]. Though the lowest-tier among cosmic secret realms, it housed native inhabitants of the Blood Battle Clan at the Eighth Rank level. Additionally, there were nearly ten Seventh Rank Blood Battle Dominators in this realm, highlighting its dangers. The reason this mission was still listed in the Star Tower after so long is that, despite the dangers, the [Blood Battle Secret Realm] holds immense value. Through years of exploration, the secret realms most prized resource was verified: a unique wondrous object called [Blood Battle Stele]. Not only can this object transform into warship components, but it is also a rare control immunity-type component. Its effect is similar to the [Heart of Behemoth] aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, granting immunity to control. However, unlike the [Behemoth Overlord Body] ability requiring activation, the [Blood Battle Stele]s immunity effect is permanent and always active. But thats not the critical point. The key lies in previous explorers reports suggesting that the [Blood Battle Secret Realm] contains [Blood Battle Stele] wondrous objects of Silver Quality, and even Gold Quality. Naturally, Song Chi was immensely interested in the [Blood Battle Stele]. Previously, he had been focused on acquiring the [Time Chess Board], so he hadnt taken this mission. Now, with the [Time Chess Board] in hand, he chose without hesitation to accept this task. The [Heart of Behemoth] components quality was ultimately too low, and Song Chi had long wanted a higher-quality control immunity-type component. This was the perfect opportunity. After the two sequentially accepted the mission, the Star Towers intelligent voice promptly rang out: "Mission accepted. Please be patient; in six months, the Guiding Warship from the Main Hall will arrive on time!" "See you in six months." "Mm." ... Buzz buzz buzz! At the entrance of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, amid intense spatial fluctuations, hundreds of vortex channels slowly coalesced. A new round of market transactions officially begins. As this was Song Chis first trading experience since advancing to the Sixth Rank, some adjustments had been made. Time passed, and within mere minutes, one spatial portal was activated. Soon, out from a portal emerged a creature gripping a large wolf fang club, its eyes filled with vigilance. This creature had a dogs head and a humanoid body, its life energy pulsations appearing quite weak. "A kobold?" Song Chi barely glanced at it before losing interest, immediately recognizing its identity. Kobolds are one of the lowest-tier Starry Sea races; although they are numerous, their potential is severely limited. The Second Rank kobold cautiously approached the Ruins Markets main gate, its tiny eyes naturally drifting toward the rule-light screen beside the gate. Upon noticing the most prominent text inscribed by the Power of Laws, the kobolds little pupils widened to their limit. "Eight... Eighth Rank... Gold-quality Sanctuary Wondrous Object!" Its stammering mutterings attracted the attention of Goblin Luke, who immediately rushed out from within the market. "Where... Where is the Eighth Rank? Where is the Gold-quality Sanctuary Wondrous Object?" Following the kobolds gaze, Luke, whose sharp teeth visibly protruded, noticed the rule-light screen displaying the most eye-catching Law Text: "[Ruin Market Projection Rank] exchange prices have been fully adjusted. From now on, it will require six Silver Oddities to exchange for one [Ruin Market Projection Rank]. Correspondingly, after the exchange, the [Projection Rank]s usage span will extend to 100 years." "Additionally, if exchanged with a Gold-quality Sanctuary Wondrous Object, only one is required to obtain 500 years of usage span for the [Projection Rank], along with five opportunities to summon the Ruins Market Projection during this period." Note: The Ruins Market Projection possesses Eighth-Order Combat Power. After reading the updated information, Lukes prior good mood over successfully acquiring vampire bloodline and extending his lifespan by several multiples instantly soured. Eighth Rank, Gold Starry Sea Odditiescompared to these, what use is his mere 2,000-year lifespan? Stirred, faint Fourth Rank magic power began swirling around Lukes short legs as he darted toward the inn. Over centuries, Viscount Tors Mansion had been exploring the Silver Continents starry skies with advanced machinery, far exceeding expected bounds. Among countless discoveries, besides the Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant [Hidden Sea Flower], significant finds included a Gold-quality Sanctuary Oddity from the Starry Sea. After acquiring this Gold Sanctuary Oddity, the ancient figures of Viscount Tors Mansion rigorously tried to unlock its functionality for a century, only to come up empty-handed. Eventually, the mansions elders concluded that this Gold Sanctuary Oddity was likely a unique material, irrelevant to them. Still, due to the massive implications surrounding Gold Oddities, the mansions elders refused Lukes repeated suggestions of bringing it to the Ruins Market for trade. "This time, I must convince the elders!!" As Luke soared onward, his determination solidified, faint blood-colored glimmers swirling in his eyes. Lukes reaction wasnt unique; many market veterans followed suit shortly thereafter. Gazing at everything through a gods perspective, Song Chis eyes gleamed with satisfaction. Preliminarily, it appeared his adjustments had yielded good results. But why make such changes? The Ruins Market Projection had undergone a qualitative leap, upgrading from Seventh Rank combat power to quasi-Eighth Rank. Such improvements necessitated an adjusted price, didnt they? After careful deliberation, Song Chi revised the [Projection Rank]s exchange criteria accordingly. This adjustment would filter out many alien races; this was clear to him. After all, offering two Silver Oddities versus six Silver Oddities is a completely different matter. Yet, Song Chi did not regret it, for Gold-quality Sanctuary Wondrous Objects intrigued him far more now. 500 years and five activation opportunitieshe was confident these benefits would attract the interest of certain alien factions. For example, Dark Night Elves, Fifth Rank Half-Rodent People, and the Wizard Civilization. This change was merely a foundation for future events, so even though no alien approached to inquire during the markets conclusion, Song Chi remained unperturbed. He believed some alien races wouldnt resist for long. Time flew by, and six months passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Song Chi and Bai Mei met again at Shaking Light Star Tower, their figures standing atop the [Civilization Great Wall] outside the Star Tower. As they awaited the arrival of the Guiding Warship from the Main Hall, their gazes naturally roamed toward the pitch-dark starry sky opposite. Suddenly, Bai Mei spoke softly: "Theres word that the Four Great Empires are preparing to launch an all-out war against the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization." PS: One Chapter for today. Chapter 1038: 545: Song Family Mobilization Chapter 1038: Chapter 545: Song Family Mobilization Suddenly hearing this news, it would be a lie to say he wasnt shaken, but Song Chis expression remained unchanged. After a brief silence, he asked: Do we know the exact time? Bai Meis tone remained icy, yet he gave a rough answer. Within a century. A century... Upon hearing this reply, Song Chi did not ask anything further, and the two quietly waited. From beginning to end, Song Chi never doubted the authenticity of Bai Meis words. Instead, his heart tightened, and he immediately began considering what preparations he and his family needed to make next. The comprehensive war against the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilizationcompared to this, the previous expansion war in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy was nothing but childs play. The Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization governed the entire Eight-Armed Snake Demon River System Group, with territories spanning nearly a billion light-years. A civilization-scale war of this magnitude, whether in terms of size, intensity, or danger, was at the absolute pinnacle. Under these circumstances, the difference between being prepared and unprepared was immense. As this thought crossed his mind, Song Chis intentions shifted. Using Mind Sound Transmission, he quickly contacted a Robber Star Race member left behind on Dragon Spine Continent. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Manor. Song Chao watched as a Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member walked over from his sons courtyard towards him, understanding that Song Chi wanted to relay something important. Soon, the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member began speaking directly in Starry Sea common language. After listening, Song Chaos face grew solemn. According to the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race members account, the matter was of great importance and required consulting the familys ancestors in the Ancestral Hall. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Song Chao wasted no time and immediately summoned his flagship. [Qingkong], though still just a Cruiser, had long been upgraded via resources from Song Chi to an orange-level Seed of Torch for both Song Chao and Chen Lixia. However, neither had attempted to transition to a Zhulu Warship yet. After over two hundred years, both [Qingkong] and [Dragonfly] had reached the limits of a Cruiser, and the two had already decided to initiate the Warship Promotion Task soon. When the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member boarded the warship, [Qingkong] soared into the sky. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Dragon Whale Hall. Realizing the directive came from Song Chi, Song Wujiang did not hesitate and directly activated Dragon Whale Halls Chaos Mist ability. A few minutes later, an expression of extreme seriousness appeared on Song Wujiangs face. How credible is this news? Eighty to ninety percent! Upon receiving the confirmation from the Fourth Rank Robber Star Race member again, Song Wujiangs deep eyes seemed to radiate flashes of thought rapidly circulating. He nodded lightly after a long pause. I understand. Since this is the case, many matters within the family must be prepared in advance. A century is still acceptableample time to accomplish many things. Also, Little Chi, since you have current matters to attend to, focus on that. Theres no need to worry about the family! Understood! ... On the [Civilization Great Wall], after informing the ancestors of the news, Song Chis heart relaxed slightly. Though the situation initially caught them off guard, the century-long preparation time wasnt entirely bad news. The crucial element lay in one undeniable fact: if the Song Family could make comprehensive preparations this time, they might very well secure greater benefits in the ensuing colossal civilization battlefield. A war between two top-tier advanced civilizationsseizing even an insignificant slice of the benefits could bring the Song Family incomparable prosperity. At the very least, it could allow the family to fully bridge its foundational gaps and thereby ascend as a truly immortal clan. If they were even bolder, this could serve as sufficient resources to further strike at the foundation necessary for advancing to the Immortal Giant Force. As his thoughts wandered, a sudden and intense spatial fluctuation came from behind. Turning to look, the two quickly spotted the towering steel beast materializing from the spatial vortex. The Guiding Warship arriving to fetch Song Chi and Bai Meia Star-Annihilating Starship from the Beidou Main Hall. [Chasing Stars and Moon]! Bai Mei, Waking of Insects, come aboard! Wasting no time, the moment [Chasing Stars and Moon] exited the spatial vortex, its cabin door opened without delay. Along with this, a faint summoning voice reached Song Chi and his companion. Confirming that the warship was indeed the designated Guiding Warship, Song Chi and Bai Mei simultaneously unleashed Spectral Energy over their bodies. Veiled in Fifth Rank Level Spectral Energy, they soared upward into the waiting cabin of the Star-Annihilating Starship. Behind them, the sound of the cabin door sealing echoed, immediately followed by another surge of spatial fluctuations. Before Song Chi could dwell on anything further, a soft female voice interrupted his thoughts. Second Jump transition is about to begin; next destination is [Tianxuan Star Tower]. Please make yourselves comfortable. Catwoman. A Catwoman with a life hierarchy as high as Sixth Rank. Song Chis expression remained unchanged as he followed the seemingly high-ranking Catwoman maid from the Beidou Main Halls Star-Annihilating Starship, heading toward a window-side seat in the cabin. Bai Mei accompanied him, settling directly beside him. He wasnt surprised that [Chasing Stars and Moon] was heading to [Tianxuan Star Tower]. The Beidou Seven Towers administered over two hundred subordinate factions, and during years-long missions, it wasnt uncommon for other Star Tower members to receive task orders as well. At this moment, Song Chi was more interested in the few others seated toward the rear. Based on their attire, it wasnt hard to determine that they were individuals of considerable status. Members of other Star Towers? Or descendants of the [Chasing Stars and Moon] captain? Perhaps noticing the curiosity in Song Chi and Bai Meis gaze, the Sixth Rank Catwoman, who had not yet departed, offered an explanation: The individuals seated in the rear are also members of the Beidou Seven Towers, here for tasks as well! Song Chi nodded in thanks, refraining from further inquiries. Under the influence of the [Torch Warship Boarding Certificate] aboard [Chasing Stars and Moon], the Spectral Energy within everyone present had been sealed, making it impossible to discern more details about others. Chapter 1039: 545: Song Family Mobilization_2 Chapter 1039: Chapter 545: Song Family Mobilization_2 ... Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Whale Ancestor Hall. Accompanied by a shift in Song Wujiangs thoughts, waves of remarkable energy fluctuations began emitting from above the grand hall. However, not all the seats transmitted energy wavesonly a few exhibited such changes. Within mere seconds, projections descended one after another above the grand hall. Counting Song Wujiang, the total number stabilized at seven individuals. Song Wujiang, Song Shiyuan, Song Xingru, Song Dingbang, Song Tianhao, Song Tianshu, Song Xuancang. Except for Song Chi, all the core members of the Song Familys Ancestral Vein on Dragon Spine Continent had gathered. Suddenly summoned, even though the specifics remained unclear, seeing such a lineup, Song Shiyuan and the others instinctively understood that something significant was unfolding. However, before anyone could speak, Song Xingru voiced her curiosity first. Why isnt Little Pool here? Wasnt he supposed to be able to freely travel between Dragon Spine Continent and Red Star Continent? To this, Song Wujiang replied truthfully: Little Pool is currently occupied with something. However, summoning your projections this time is also related to him. According to information Little Pool acquired from [Shaking Light Star Tower], our Torch Human Civilization is preparing to... After meticulously recounting the situation, Song Wujiang paused, refraining from soliciting opinions immediately and instead allowing them time to digest the earth-shattering news. A full-scale war with the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization within a century? Is Little Pool certain theres no mistake? If this is true, then Ancestor, your bid to become Zhulu Warship Captain must be expedited. In a war of this scale, having an Annihilation Starship Captain leading makes an enormous difference! Absolutely, and the strength of the clan members below must also be rapidly elevated. Only then can we ensure our survival in the upcoming war, perhaps even seize the opportunity to profit handsomely from the chaos. ... As Song Wujiangs voice faded, the grand hall quickly filled with the sound of discussions. Although opinions varied, there was one unanimous consensus: Everyone firmly believed the Ancestor, Song Wujiang, should prioritize advancing [Dinghai Dragon Steed] to a Zhulu Warship before the war began. This point was completely uncontested. The reasoning behind it was straightforward. Why does the Torch Human Civilization carry the name Torch? The Seed of Torch, Torch Warship, Torch Ship Captain, Torch Network... From its inception, both the Source Seed of Torch and Torch Warship have been fundamental to Torch Human Civilization. Torch Warships have always represented its supreme military deterrence outwardly. Though the Song Family possesses a Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, purportedly wielding Dominator combat power, everyone in the family knows that its strength pales in comparison to true same-level Annihilation Starships. This discrepancy is the crux of the issue; being weaker means losing the ability to command authority, and in a civilization battlefield affecting two river system communities, the consequences of losing authority are extremely dire. Simply put, forces without a legitimate Annihilation Starship Captain are almost assured to end up as cannon fodder in such wars. The all-out conflict between two top-tier advanced civilizations spans over ten billion light-years. At this scale, deaths are inevitablecountless deaths. Who will fill this void? The high-born Immortal Clans with thousands or tens of thousands of years of heritage? To merely dream of such a scenario is naivete. After lengthy debates, Song Wujiang spoke again. It seems everyones views align. If so, I wont waste time. In the next centuryno, within fifty years[Dinghai Dragon Steed] must be fully supported to advance to an Annihilation Starship. Only by doing this can I focus on achieving Seventh-Order Guiding Technique afterward. Otherwise, an Annihilation Starship Captain halfway there may not garner external recognition. At this, the projections above solemnly nodded in agreement, and Song Wujiang continued: Additionally, the strength of the clan members below must not be neglected. Lets do this: aside from the highest-tier secret vault, the familys various treasure vaults will be fully opened to the clan. The heritage accumulated over three millennia, along with the massive resources looted from the Robber Star Race, must be brought into play. Upon hearing this, Song Xingru, seated on her golden throne, hesitated slightly. While she understood the gravity of the situation, opening up all the familys three-millennia heritage at once seemed precarious. Ancestor, isnt this going a bit far? Using up all the familys resources in one go might jeopardize its future operations if setbacks arise, and external forces could discern something from this. No need for Song Wujiang to respond; Song Shiyuan explained upfront: No, its not excessive. The sheer intensity of warfare between two top-tier advanced civilizations is unimaginable. A single misstep can lead to the annihilation of the clan. We must give everything we have to secure even the slightest chance of surviving and thriving. Besides, in such a battlefield spanning an entire river system community, reaping just minor benefits can elevate the family to a bona fide Immortal Clan. These investments now are for tenfold, hundredfold returns later! Then, with a subtle shift in tone, Song Shiyuan continued: However, Xingrus last point holds merit. Unveiling the familys treasure vaults so openly could raise external suspicions. This, indeed, should be handled delicately. Lets assign this to the individual family branches, masking their treasure vault movements under each branchs control. Using secrecy protocols and other components, we can obscure the situation entirely. By the time the major powers of the Four Great Empires unravel the news in a few decades, it will already be too late to react. ... After concluding arrangements for the clan members below, the group discussed many other topics. This included covert acquisitions of Genetic Potions, Soldier Figurine Tree components, Enslaved Species, Starry Sky Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and other warfare resources, as well as ramping up production of Hellfire Mechs. In short, with each order issued, the colossal Song Family machine once again fully geared into motion. Alright, besides these matters, theres one last priority. Dragon Spine Continent is only one step away from ascending to a Level 6 Peak Floating Land. Its time to commence plans for [Red Star Continent] ahead of schedule. The Hidden Pulse division has identified several suitable locations for extracting the Origin Core. If even a sliver of Origin Core from [Red Star Continent] can be acquired, Dragon Spine Continents difficulty in advancing to Level 7 will reduce by at least half. Song Wujiang delivered this string of words without pause, underscoring the unparalleled significance of this matter, far surpassing all previous tasks. If Dragon Spine Continent successfully ascends to Level 7, the resulting energy tide will significantly boost the chances of [Dinghai Dragon Steed] advancing. It would also simplify Song Chi and Song Dingbangs efforts to upgrade their flagships to Fearless Ships considerably. Nevertheless, having planned this for a long time, the Song Family knew they couldnt act rashly. Ultimately, Song Shiyuan concluded: We can fully prepare in advance, but as for execution, lets wait for Little Pools return. Although Superdimensional Continents lack Floating Land consciousness, the turmoil from extracting the Origin Core will undoubtedly draw attention. Our existing preparations wont guarantee absolute safety. Only with Little Pool commanding the Starry Sky Dragon Shark and leveraging both the Dominator Flagship and the Projection of the Markets of the Heavens will we have maximum assurance! No one raised objections to this suggestion, as the matter of Dragon Spine Continents advancement carried monumental implications that warranted utmost caution. Then its settled; well prepare everything and act as soon as Little Pool returns! Unaware of the developments transpiring within his clan, Song Chi had already reached [Beidou Main Hall], accompanied by personnel from several Star Towers, following multiple jumps aboard the [Chasing Stars and Moon]. Chapter 1040: 546: [Star River Ship] Chapter 1040: Chapter 546: [Star River Ship] Like the Shaking Light Star Tower, the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall is also situated atop the Civilization Great Wall. Or more accurately, the entire Beidou Seven Towers together with the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall are all located on this Colorful Mythical Strange Object known as the Civilization Great Wall, though they reside in different Star Domains. Song Chi and the others did not get the opportunity to leave the Chasing Stars and Moon battleship, but due to his window-side seat, Song Chi managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Big Dipper Main Hall that he had long heard tales about. Unlike the Shaking Light Star Tower, the Big Dipper Main Hall resembled more of an ancient temple. Surrounded by dazzling starlight, the entire hall seemed to be transformed into a celestial Star Palace. Moreover, around this ancient temple stood seven towering spires. The seven auxiliary towers surrounded the starry palace like planets orbiting a star, lending more mystique to the ancient structure. But that was all he could see, as the Chasing Stars and Moon battleship accelerated swiftly. Upon emerging from the spatial corridor, it instantly charged into the central hall, allowing Song Chi only the briefest glimpse. After entering the grand hall, Song Chi couldnt help but feel that the Chasing Stars and Moon had shrunk considerably. Otherwise, with its over ten-thousand-kilometer-long hull, it would have seemed utterly out of place within the halls interior. Before he could deliberate further, the Chasing Stars and Moon had already flown onto a star-lit high platform to the right of the grand hall. Witnessing this, Song Chi began to speculate. Could this be the Big Dipper Seven Stars Halls inherent transmission configuration? Just as this thought occurred to him, a wave of intense dizziness struck. What followed was an indescribable whirl of disorientation. When Song Chi finally regained his senses, the Chasing Stars and Moon had reappeared in the pitch-black starry skies. Scanning the area, his gaze quickly locked onto three grotesquely enormous super battleships nearby. One million kilometers longEighth Rank Torch Warships, Star River Ships. Regarding Torch Warships beyond the Seventh Rank Star-Annihilating Starships, Song Chi only knew that the Eighth Rank was designated as Star River Ships. According to records, Eighth-Rank Star River Ship Captains possessed life spans of up to an astounding three hundred thousand years, rivaling the longevity of the Torch Human Civilization itself. As for the Ninth Rank, there appeared to be no references in his familys archives. Of course, the ancestors likely had knowledge of this. However, Song Chi had never proactively inquired, as even Star-Annihilating Starships seemed unattainably distant to him, let alone the Eighth or Ninth Rank. Retracting his gaze from the distant trio of Star River Ships, Song Chi turned his attention back to the Big Dipper Main Hall he had glimpsed earlier. He murmured to himself, So it truly was pinpoint teleportation. If thats the case, the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall likely qualifies as a Colorful Mythical Quality Starry Sea Oddity! Having been part of the Shaking Light Star Tower for so many years, Song Chi fancied himself relatively knowledgeable about the tower. In his view, based solely on the Shaking Light Star Towers Quality, it was highly probable to be of Black Supreme Level, far surpassing mere Gold Quality. Based on this reasoning, he had naturally speculated about the Quality of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall with its seven subsidiary towers, though he had never been certain that it could indeed be a Colorful Mythical Quality Strange Object. Todays pinpoint teleportation, coupled with the teleportation backlash potent enough to overwhelm even his Peak Fifth Rank Guidance Technique, finally solidified his suspicion: the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall must undeniably be a Colorful Mythical Quality Strange Object! However, the exact classificationwhether Lower Rank, Upper Rank, or Extreme Positionremained indeterminable. Lost in thought, Song Chi noticed that the Chasing Stars and Moon had already flown close to the three Star River Ships. Is the one in the center the Big Dipper Main Halls Star River Ship? Observing the Chasing Stars and Moon heading toward the central vessel, Song Chi softly muttered these words. Unexpectedly, the remark was overheard by Bai Mei standing beside him. Moments later, Song Chis ears were graced with Bai Meis calm explanation. The center vessel belongs to the Big Dipper Halls Greedy Wolf Palace Master. The one on the right is the Xian Qin Dynastys Shangdang Shang Familys Ancient Qin King Pillar. The leftmost one is the Star River Ship of the Holy Hall Federation. Heeding the explanation, Song Chi gave a slight nod, becoming increasingly certain that Bai Mei hailed from a background far exceeding his expectations. Ten minutes later, Song Chi and a dozen others were disembarked from the Chasing Stars and Moon battleship. Due to having their Spectral Energy sealed within their bodies, they were required to remain here for a day before formally entering the secret realm located behind the trio of Star River Ships. They were not alone in this; it was evident that captains were waiting ahead of the other two Star River Ships as well. Clearly, it wasnt only the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall mobilizing personnelsimilar efforts were occurring on the other sides too. Following recent inquiries and Bai Meis explanation, Song Chi had learned that these two forces were no small matter either. The Holy Hall Federations Star River Ship aside, the Shangdang Shang Clan, originating from the Xian Qin Dynasty, was undeniably a formidable entity. According to some information Song Chi had come across earlier: The Shangdang Shang Clan had been instrumental in founding the Xian Qin Divine Dynasty alongside the royal family of the Ying Clan, earning its place as a legitimate Dragon-Attendant family. With a lineage spanning over two hundred thousand years, the Shang Family was rumored to possess at least three publicly known Star River Ships, making it one of the pinnacle Immortal Giant Forces. Judging by the Shangdang Shang Clans caliber and that of the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, it was clear that the Holy Hall Federations Eighth-Rank Star River Ship was also far from simple. Originally, Song Chi had anticipated spending a peaceful day under the watchful presence of the three esteemed Star River Ship captains. Yet unexpectedly, an incident soon unfoldedone that was inextricably linked to him. The matter began with a male Shang Clan member who took the initiative to approach them. The individuals Spectral Energy had similarly been sealed, leaving little discernible about him. However, his target was unmistakably Bai Mei beside Song Chi. Little Mei, so youve taken on a mission too? Seeing the mans face light up with an exuberant smile, Song Chi initially assumed the two shared a good relationshipuntil he caught sight of Bai Meis already frosty expression growing even colder. Faced with the male Shang Clan members friendly greeting, Bai Mei turned her head indifferently, offering neither a reply nor the slightest hint of acknowledgment. Up to this point, nothing could yet be considered an incident. But as Bai Meis evident disdain became increasingly observable, it seemed the Shang Clan man either failed to notice or deliberately ignored it, persistently thick-skinned as he approached her even closer, as though he aimed to carry out some kind of an imposition. Unable to stand idly by any longer, Song Chi decisively moved forward, his right leg stepping out to block the mans path. He did not utter a word, but his unwavering stance conveyed enough. From a smiling countenance in front of Bai Mei to an irritable scowl directed at Song Chi, the Shang Clan mans shift in expression was remarkably swift. Displaying visible annoyance, he sneered coldly: Who do you think you are to stand in my way? This time, Song Chi did not remain silent. He held his ground and retorted sharply: Self-awareness is a virtue. Her disinterest is crystal clear, yet you insist on disgracing yourself by lingering uninvited. With those words, Song Chi fixed an equally icy gaze upon the man. Opposite him, Shang Jies expression turned as dark as storm clouds. Never in his life had he been spoken to in such a manner. Who was Shang Jie? A son born late to a Seventh-Rank Star-Annihilating Starship Elder, with his ancestor being an Eighth-Rank Star River Ship patriarch of the Shang Clan. From birth until now, everyone had treated him with utmost reverence. Kid, playing the hero to impress the girl isnt done this way. Some people arent someone you can afford Before he could finish, a terrifying pressure descended upon Shang Jie. The next instant, a tremendous force hurled him through the air like a cannonball, rocketing into the cosmos. Eventually, it was the Shang Clans Star River Captain who intervened to retrieve him. Greedy Wolf, that was excessive... The Shang River Captains voice rang out, seemingly displeased with Greedy Wolf Palace Masters actions. Yet the Big Dipper Halls Greedy Wolf Palace Master remained unwavering. Not every word can be uttered lightly. When our Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall fought for the human Torch civilization, your Shang Clan was tucked away at the rear, barking from safety! Greedy Wolf! ... Within mere exchanges, the atmosphere grew tense, with the two Star River captains seemingly ready for a direct confrontation. As one of the involved parties, Song Chi couldnt help but feel a sense of dread, fearing these two titans might actually disregard all rules to engage in battle. This was, after all, the Alien Star Domain where the anti-internal conflict regulations of the Torch Human Civilizations Four Great Empires did not apply. Moreover, with his Spectral Energy sealed, Song Chi was unable to summon his warship or access the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Should he be caught in the crossfire, even a hundred lives wouldnt suffice to escape unscathed. Fortunately, thanks to the mediation of the Holy Hall Federations Star River Captain, the two titans ultimately ceased their escalating hostility. Of course, this was mostly superficial. If a Star River Captain sincerely wanted to act, they could easily extinguish a reckless noble child like Shang Jie with a mere careless slip of intent. At its core, this was likely just Greedy Wolf Palace Master casually disciplining a tactless spoiled brat. As for Song Chi, at one point, he sensed Bai Mei glance toward him. Given her reticent personality, she couldnt bring herself to verbally express gratitude, although Song Chi could still discern a faint trace of gratitude within her gaze. With this minor interlude concluded, the remainder of the day passed without further incident. Soon, the second day arrived. As the three captains successively lifted the seal on everyones Spectral Energy, the surrounding starry space began to see an influx of additional Torch Warships. When the final individual summoned their warship, the three Star River Captains voiced their instructions. Proceed inside. Remember, the secret realm carries immense danger. Prioritize your safety while exploring. These were among the brightest heirs of their respective forces, individuals whose deaths in large numbers would be deeply undesirable. In unison, the participants acknowledged before dozens of warships surged toward the secret realms entrance. When Song Chis turn arrived, Shang Jie seemed to be intentionally waiting for him. As Song Chis Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong warship advanced, Shang Jie maneuvered his vessel to ram into it. Clang! Clang! Clang! The piercing sounds of metal collision echoed. Shang Jie quickly entered the secret realm thereafter, as if this maneuver was merely his way of making a statement or taunting. Within the main control room, a smirk of ridicule twisted Song Chis lips. With his Double Pupils, every seemingly covert move from his adversary had been fully captured and deciphered. Chapter 1041: 547: Gold Blood Battle Stele Chapter 1041: Chapter 547: Gold Blood Battle Stele If he didnt see it wrong, the recent collision resulted in the opposing side marking the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with a special Tracking Mark. This Tracking Mark possesses extremely high concealment propertiesit is not only invisible to the naked eye of the Torch Ship Captain, but even embedded within the ships hull without triggering any alerts from the [Abnormal Status Purifier] component. Only because Song Chi possesses Double Pupils did he clearly capture this small maneuver from the opposing side. But it wasnt just Shang Jie; in that fleeting moment, Song Chi similarly marked the opponents Flagship with the Death Robber Star Mark. When entering the Secret Realm later, it remains uncertain who will end up tracking whom. Following closely after Shang Jies Flagship, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong also quickly plunged into the Secret Realms entrance. However, just before the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong vanished completely in the vortex tunnel, a faint beam of light surged silently from behind and merged into the warships hull. Under the violent sensation of teleportation-induced weightlessness, Song Chi faintly heard the Dome Sky Wisdom Brains prompt. [Please note, the starship has been bound by a special aura. Preliminary analysis suggests it as a mixed augmenting aura temporarily enhancing defense and mobility. Would you like to activate the [Abnormal Status Purifier] component to cleanse it?] Augmenting aura... Did Bai Mei notice that small maneuver by Shang Jie? Murmuring softly to himself, Song Chi denied the Dome Sky Wisdom Brains suggestion. Since its an augmenting aura, there is naturally no need to cleanse it. Although he is confident in the combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, this doesnt imply he underestimates his enemy. After all, Shang Jie is a direct heir of a top-tier power and reportedly the son of an Elder-level Star-Annihilating Starship Captain from the Shang Family. Its unlikely his arsenal lacks those devastating weapons, warranting adequate caution. Before long, the intense weightlessness gradually dissipated, signaling his successful entry into the Blood Battle Secret Realm. Surveying his surroundings, the location of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong rests in a Silent Stellar Space, devoid of the presence of other Torch Warships. Evidently, the entry into the Secret Realm operates via random teleportation. Already aware of this point, Song Chi paid it no mind as the ships engines roared to life, propelling the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong forward at unwavering speed. This Blood Battle Secret Realm is astonishingly vast, with its internal space stretching across tens of thousands of light-years. For now, his priority is singular: quickly pinpoint his current position and then proceed toward the central star domain of the Secret Realm. The Blood Battle Secret Realm contains numerous [Blood Battle Stele] Strange Objects, but high-quality [Blood Battle Stele] are mostly concentrated in the central star domain of the realm. Song Chis minimum goal this time is to acquire at least a Silver Quality [Blood Battle Stele]. If opportunity arises, hed naturally covet a Gold Quality [Blood Battle Stele] even more. However, be it Silver or Gold, such premium [Blood Battle Stele] necessitate venturing into the realms core star domain. Traveling steadily, Song Chi periodically glanced at the [Death Robber Tracking Seal] component. Not moving directly toward mecould it be the distance is too great, or is the intent to explore the Secret Realm first? The [Death Robber Tracking Seal] component indicated that Shang Jies Flagship had yet to make moves to close in. Well then, securing high-quality [Blood Battle Stele] takes precedence! ... Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! In the Battleship Main Control Room, golden light flickered as Song Chi activated the Peeping Spirit Eyes feature of the [Heavenly Eye] radar. Seconds later, multiple colored dots appeared sequentially on the radar map. Among these dots, purple was predominant, orange came second, with only two red dots. Noticing that no Silver or Gold Quality [Blood Battle Stele] were detected within the scanning unit, Song Chi hesitated for a moment. After several seconds, his gaze became resolute, and the starships engines ignited even more intensely, propelling the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong at high velocity toward the center of the realm. Although he could easily collect orange and red [Blood Battle Stele] with some time, the Secret Realm exploration has persisted for over a century. Many Silver [Blood Battle Stele], even Gold ones, have already been claimed by the three exploratory factions. Even though the Blood Battle Secret Realm is considered a cosmic-level Secret Realm, it is ultimately the lowest tier within the hierarchy of Cosmic Secret Realms. He doesnt believe the quantity of Silver and Gold [Blood Battle Stele] within the realm will be excessive. Moreover, the time required for Strange Objects of this caliber to be nurtured is exceedingly long. Missing this opportunity to acquire one or two pieces now fills him with unease. Should the next batch of High Rank [Blood Battle Stele] require nurturing time, he would inevitably miss out. As two top-tier Advanced Civilizations gear up for total war, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong must achieve its upgrades before the war officially commences. Once it ascends to the rank of Fearless Ship, the opportunity to enter this Blood Battle Secret Realm in the future would be forever lost. ... Equipped with the permanent concealment status of the [Void Membrane], augmented by the formidable stealth effect of the Mirage Shadow feature, along with the [Red Vault Jump Device], the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong could have directly jumped to the core star domain of this Blood Battle Secret Realm. However, considering the limited detection unit of the Peeping Spirit Eyes feature, after one step at a time with slow exploration efforts, Song Chi spent over a month completing this phase. Fortunately, luck was on his side; not long after entering the core star domain, he successfully detected the existence of a Silver [Blood Battle Stele] during one of his scans. Of course, it cannot be confirmed at this moment whether it truly is a Silver Quality [Blood Battle Stele]. While the Blood Battle Secret Realm initially lacked other Starry Sea Oddities, after decades of exploration by factions, the deaths of many Captains inevitably left behind other Silver Oddities within the realm. [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] C Mirage Shadow, activated! In the vast expanse of space, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, cloaked in void invisibility, engaged in a jump. When it reappeared, it had already moved several light-years ahead. Chapter 1042: 547: Gold [Blood Battle Stele]_2 Chapter 1042: Chapter 547: Gold [Blood Battle Stele]_2 This is a Floating Land not particularly expansive in area, with a mere diameter of over a billion kilometers. Outside the Blood Battle Secret Realm, such a land wouldnt even qualify as a Level 4 Floating Land. But here, its an entirely different story. According to the [Heavenly Eye]s Spiritual Detection results, just on this Floating Land, there are more than five Sixth Rank units present. Hiss The warships hatch opened, and the Flame Giant, Six-star Ancient Demon, and Sixth Rank Robber Star Racethe sixth-rank units currently capable of battle aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongcharged out one after another. After moving sufficiently far from the warship, the trio, under Song Chis orders, expanded at full speed, regaining their peak Sixth Rank forms in the blink of an eye. The pressure unleashed by Sixth Rank lifeforms was terrifyingly immense, and the Blood Battle Clan forces on the Floating Land ahead were instantly alerted. Within less than two minutes, eight towering Sixth Rank beings exceeding one hundred thousand meters in height officially faced off amidst the starlit sky. The physiques of the Blood Battle Clan were quite similar to Starry Sea Giants, but their bodies were uniquely clad in a layer of blood-red scale armor. This blood-red scale armor perfectly enveloped their forms, resembling a specialized bio-engineered armor that offered unparalleled defensive power without restricting their movements. Enhanced by this layer of blood-red scale armor alongside their naturally robust physiques, every Blood Battle Clan member seemed destined for combat. Within the same rank, their combat power reached an apex level. Its said that a prodigy warship captain from a certain Holy Hall Federation faction once used specialized means to enslave a Sixth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon Royal Family member and forced it into single combat against a Sixth Rank Blood Battle Clan fighter. In the end, despite possessing royal bloodline, the Eight-Armed Snake Demon achieved victory by only a narrow margin. From this comparison alone, the terrifying individual combat power of the Blood Battle Clan becomes clear. What is the Eight-Armed Snake Demon? The Eight-Armed Snake Demon is the dominant race of an advanced Starry Sea civilization. Over countless millennia, they have proven themselves through their unparalleled individual combat prowess, renowned across vast stretches of the Starry Seaespecially the royal bloodline of the Eight-Armed Snake Demon. ... Yet at this moment, Song Chi remained composed, despite the Blood Battle Clan holding the advantage in numbers. At a certain instant, energy surged wildly through the bodies of the Flame Giant, Six-star Ancient Demon, and Sixth Rank Robber Star Race. Facing the five Sixth Rank Blood Battle Clan members ahead, the trio began to expand their peak forms once more. As their physiques grew, their energy intensity simultaneously soared. Eventually, the Sixth Rank Robber Star Race bloated to 110,000 meters, the Flame Giant reached 120,000 meters, and the Six-star Ancient Demonthe most extravagantextended to an astounding 130,000 meters. Similarly, their combat power increased respectively by 10%, 20%, and 30%. Despite the seeming modesty of these increments, when applied to Sixth Rank beings, the actual boost in combat power was overwhelmingly significant. And it wasnt over yet. As the five Sixth Rank Blood Battle Clan members lunged towards the trio, Song Chi activated the [Pusuo Time Realm] Feature. This action caused several-fold deceleration in time, combined with the Big and Small Ruyi enhancements granted to the trio, along with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong delivering long-range firepower from the sidelines. These five supremely powerful Sixth Rank Blood Battle Clan warriors were swiftly subdued. However, Song Chi refrained from delivering a deathblow. Instead, he used the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] to enslave all five Blood Battle Clan members. The Blood Battle Clans sensitive identities made them unsuitable for public enslavement, but with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong about to initiate a Warship Promotion Task, employing them to enhance the success rate was exceptionally beneficial. I must seize this opportunity to enslave more of them. Coincidentally, those Ancient Demons from before have all been handed over to the family, freeing up space in both the Ruins Market Secret Realm and the Cultivation Secret Realm. Capturing several dozen shouldnt pose a major issue. Confirming this thought, Song Chi continued working swiftly, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong soon surged into the modest Floating Land ahead. Several hours later, having successfully raided the Floating Land, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong departed again, charging deeper into the core Star Domain of the Secret Realm. Inside the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi held a silver Strange Object in his hands, the previously detected silver [Blood Battle Stele]. Blood Battle Stele lv0 Quality: Silver Features: Grants the warship an anti-control aura, immune to control effects below the enhancement rank of this component. Feature 2: Blood-red Carnival Feature 3: War Encouragement Feature 4: Blood Battle Armor Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Fills the warship interior with a battle intent aura, ensuring the ships occupants retain an unyielding spirit for combat regardless of external despair or chaos. No charging or buffering needed. Upgrade Requirements: 40 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 4000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Blood Battle Stone. Note: Occupies four slot spaces. {Blood-red Carnival: Each instance of bathing the warship in blood from a same-rank unit increases its firepower by a fixed 20%. Lasts 10 minutes, stackable up to 10 times.} {War Encouragement: Consumes 80,000 Spectral Energy Points to enrage a designated unit, temporarily increasing its combat power by 50% for 30 minutes. Cooldown time: 360 hours.} {Blood Battle Armor: Consumes 10,000 Spectral Energy Points to equip a designated unit with blood scale armor offering defensive power equivalent to this components enhancement rank. Can shield external attacks. Lasts 60 minutes. Maximum of 10 units can be shielded simultaneously, but once broken, the shielded unit must wait 24 hours before being reapplied.} Undoubtedly, the attributes of this [Blood Battle Stele] are top-tier, not only offering permanent anti-control effects but also enhancing warship firepower, boosting allied unit combat power, and improving allied unit defenses. Each individual capability is already highly desirable, but having all in one makes it exceptional. Precisely because its so outstanding, Song Chi now felt unsatisfied with Silver Legend Quality. His ambition stretched towards acquiring a Gold Sanctuary Quality [Blood Battle Stele], though the difficulty obviously would be immense. According to the updated task information from the Star Tower window, there were only a few Gold Sanctuary Quality [Blood Battle Steles] within the entire Blood Battle Secret Realmthe first of which had already been taken by the Shang Family. Its all I can hope for nowlets pray for better luck. But at that very moment, an unexpected look flashed across Song Chis eyes. Strangewhy did someone suddenly jump there? If Im not mistaken, thats the edge region of the Secret Realm. Observing this scene through the [Death Robber Tracking Seal], Song Chis gaze sharpened as his thoughts raced. In the next instant, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong abruptly swung its hull direction, as intuition warned him this wasnt anything ordinary. ... Several thousand light-years from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong sits the Shang Familys temporary outpost within the Blood Battle Secret Realm. A battleship measuring 13,000 meters in length quietly departed from the large Floating Land Fragment where the outpost rested. If Shang Family members had noticed, they would have immediately recognized this as Shang Jies flagship. Within the Battleship Main Control Room, Shang Jie directed his flagship through the void, his gaze occasionally passing over a silver tracking component mounted to one side. Ill let you live for a few more daysthe assignment from my big brother comes first! With that comment, he further accelerated his flagships speed. Buzz buzz buzz! After a jump, Shang Jie continued steering his battleship through unfamiliar sections of the starry expanse. Eventually, his battleship seemingly passed through a transparent, invisible curtain, abruptly vanishing from the celestial field. Inside the battleship, Shang Jies eyes fixed forward, where rows upon rows of immensely long sarcophagi floated silently amidst the stars. Witnessing this sight, Shang Jies lips curled upward, murmuring to himself: If it werent for my big brothers accidental discovery, who wouldve guessed the Blood Battle Clan would place their burial grounds in such a remote and hidden corner? Musing to himself, Shang Jies gaze quickly shifted to the radar display. Seeing the glaring golden signal on the radar, the excitement in his eyes intensified even further. His goal this time was the second Gold [Blood Battle Stele]. The first had already been taken by his big brother, making this remaining second stele an absolute target for him. Chapter 1043: 548: Success - Yellow Bird Chapter 1043: Chapter 548: Success C Yellow Bird Buzz, buzz, buzz! The battleship continued to advance, heading towards the starry coffin where the second golden [Blood Battle Stele] was located. However, as it entered within ten thousand miles of the coffin, the originally quiet coffin suddenly began to tremble violently. Before long, a blood battle clan phantom emitting a strong golden light condensed above the coffin. Judging by its height of over ten thousand kilometers, there was no doubt that this blood battle clan phantom possessed genuine Dominator combat power. Dominator-level blood battle clan true spirit remnant soul, waiting for you! For the appearance of this blood battle clan phantom, Shang Jie was evidently not surprised. Earlier, his elder brother had also been blocked by a Dominator-level blood battle clan true spirit remnant soul. If it werent for this, why would he have only taken one piece? As the battleships hatch opened, a Sixth Rank enslaved species rushed out. Following this, Shang Jie inside the warship activated one of the active features of the slave components on his flagship. With the activation of this active feature, it became visible that the Sixth Rank Abyss Dragon Demon, which had just rushed out of the warship, began to have its entire bodys aura rapidly surge, along with an expansion of its size. Finally, this Abyss Dragon Demon, which had only Sixth Rank peak combat power until recently, saw its combat power directly surge to Seventh Rank. Clearly, the feature Shang Jie just activated is likely similar to Enslavement Mark: Frenzy, a one-time feature that burns vitality. As the combat power of the Abyss Dragon Demon surged to Seventh Rank, understanding that there was a significant limitation on the duration, Shang Jie wasted no time and directly ordered the Abyss Dragon Demon to face the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul. As the forces of domination collided, terrifying energy shockwaves continued to rampage across the closed starry sky. Fortunately, the coffins floating in the starry sky were far enough apart that the impact wasnt significant. As expected, the Abyss Dragon Demon, which was forcibly raised to the Dominator stage by external force, was no match for the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul, and in a short time was completely suppressed. If this continued, the scales of battle would only tilt rapidly towards the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul. But dont forget, theres still a battleship on the side. As the legitimate son of a formidable Annihilation Starship Captain, Shang Jies flagship configuration could definitely be considered luxurious. Although this wasnt enough to allow him to participate in a Dominator-level fight, he could still provide auxiliary support from the side. After all, although the Abyss Dragon Demon gained Dominator combat power through burning vitality, the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul was no better off. It was a true spirit remnant from unknown ages ago when the Dominator of the blood battle clan fell. Both sides were like rootless duckweed, neither able to boast. What Shang Jie needed to do at this moment was to influence the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul and empower the Abyss Dragon Demon. Only then could the Abyss Dragon Demon further exhaust the already limited true spirit within the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul. [Heavenly Destiny Domain Turtle Shell]Heavenly Destiny Domain! [Wind of Resurgence]Recovery! [Heavenly Frost Crown]Frost Cold Immobilization! ... As one component after another on the battleship was activated, it really helped the Abyss Dragon Demon hold on for a good dozen minutes. But that was all. After all, it was forcibly raised combat power of a Dominator, incomparable to genuine Dominator power. Even though Shang Jie had tried his utmost, in the fifteenth minute, the Abyss Dragon Demon was cut down by the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul. With the total demise of the Abyss Dragon Demon, the hatred of the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul naturally transferred directly onto Shang Jie. However, inside the warship, Shang Jie did not show fear, but instead a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Because at this moment, the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul had also dimmed by more than half, and anyone could see that it could no longer hold on for long. As natural warriors, the blood battle clan not only had unparalleled combat ability in life, but even a remaining fragment of true spirit retained this combat instinct. Aware that it could not hold on much longer, the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul wasted no time. Its eternal Dominator eyes stared directly at Shang Jies flagship, and somehow, it used a method that immobilized Shang Jies flagship in place. In the battleship main control room, a trace of panic had already appeared in Shang Jies once confident eyes, but fortunately, he wasnt completely foolish. After a moment of panic, he quickly activated the red uncontrollable component on the battleship. Under the control of Dominator power, the role that the red uncontrollable component could play was naturally limited, but it did give his flagship a small chance to move. Seizing this opportunity, he activated another component. [Illusion Mirror]Mirror Image Conversion! Several thousand kilometers behind the battleship, a special warship phantom was projected here, and in the next second, the warship phantom strangely began to quickly solidify, while Shang Jies flagship rapidly turned illusory. Seeing this scene, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, which had been silently hidden in the distance, suddenly sprang into action. Its time to let that blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul make the final strike, covering as much as possible the traces of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs intervention. This is already the best choice. Making the decision, a subtle golden light shot out from the void. In the distance, the expression of Shang Jie inside the battleship suddenly froze. Impossible, how can there be a second stage control... His eyes were full of fear, but before he could think further, his thoughts completely halted. Outside, the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul raised its golden long blade high and slashed down fiercely. The Dominators full power strike. The result could be imagined for the battleship, which was unable to activate any defense methods in time. Crack! Without any surprises, under this slash infused with extreme Dominator power, Shang Jies battleship was split in two, as if it were a piece of tofu. In an instant, the battleships hull dimmed abruptly, and together with Shang Jie in the battleship main control room, it completely turned into a fallen star in this closed starry sky. Until his death, Shang Jie couldnt comprehend why the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul could consecutively and unceasingly release control methods, and why he died so simply in this dark corner. In the corner of the closed starry sky, only then did the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong reveal its silhouette. But at this moment, what was more eye-catching was the extreme Purple Cloud Thunder Light completely gathered and formed at the bow of the warship. [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon]Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder! Also without surprises, the nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder in the Star-Annihilating Cannon form directly obliterated the nearly completely dimmed blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul. It could be said that behind this battle, Song Chi was the biggest beneficiary. However, its a bit early to say this. Following the radar map of [Heavenly Eye], the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong rushed toward the front coffin. Due to the special curtain on the periphery, the [Peeping Spirit Eyes] couldnt detect the existence of the golden [Blood Battle Stele], but after following Shang Jie into this closed starry sky, he had long seen the shining golden dot displayed on the radar map. Although excited, Song Chi remained vigilant, cautious of the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul ahead. However, it was clear that the Dominator remnant soul was already the last resort, and subsequently, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong encountered no further incidents. With the aid of the battleships traction power, the gigantic coffin over ten thousand kilometers long below was pushed open. In the next second, Song Chi successfully saw the golden brilliance emanating from inside the coffin. After taking it into the warship, Song Chi quickly confirmed that this glowing object emitting golden light was indeed the golden [Blood Battle Stele] he had been anticipating. No time to closely examine the specific attributes of this golden [Blood Battle Stele] and how it differed from the silver [Blood Battle Stele], the first thing Song Chi did was to change course with maximum speed. Once back above Shang Jies flagship, several Sixth Rank blood battle clans emerged, swiftly clearing the remnants within the warship. In principle, leaving the opponent as is would be the best choice, allowing it to remain as an appearance of having been slain by the blood battle clan Dominator remnant soul. But since he had taken that golden [Blood Battle Stele], it was no longer appropriate. Thus, Song Chi altered his strategy, further looting the battleship through the blood battle clan to make the Shang Family believe that the blood battle clan reaped the final benefits. Within just a few minutes, the blood battle clan successfully completed the looting. Because the battleship was silent, most components shattered with the battleship collapse, leaving only twelve components intact. Fortunately, there was one golden component among them. However, Song Chi didnt have time to inspect them one by one at the moment. He activated the [Proportional Scaling Instrument], scaled Shang Jies battleship to the smallest size, and then sent it into the Ruins Market, subsequently discarding it into the Void Sea filled with spatial turbulence through the market. He believed the Void Sea would clear away all lingering traces for him. It made sense that the blood battle clan would destroy the evidence after reaping the final benefits, right? After that, he had no more delay, controlling the Million Transformations feature under which the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already completely changed in appearance to quickly leave this closed starry sky. Once he left the closed starry sky, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong swiftly activated the [Red Vault Jump Device] to return to the core star domain of the secret realm, distancing itself as much as possible from this incident. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Main Control Room, Song Chis expression had already relaxed again. Ive done my best to be as perfect as possible, hopefully, the Shang Family over there wont have any excessively extraordinary means! Even though he believed he had done his best, he did not think there was absolutely no risk, as the starry sea was vast, filled with countless strange objects. As a twenty-thousand-year-old powerful family, its normal for the Shang Family to have special tracking and investigation components. Based on this point, Song Chi didnt think his actions this time were flawless. However, to say hes truly worried would be false. Shang Jies body and flagship have been completely obliterated through the Void Sea, and the dozen or so components obtained from him will remain in the Ruins Market for a long time, including that golden [Blood Battle Stele]. Under the shielding of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, a secret realm far beyond imagination, he believed the Shang Familys difficulty in pursuing their investigation would be extremely high. Even if given half a year or a year, or even a hundred or a thousand years, so what? And as long as he has enough time, even if the Shang Family does investigate later on, by then neither he nor the Song Family may need to fear them! Chapter 1044: 549: Gold 【Heavenly Frost Crown】 Chapter 1044: Chapter 549: Gold Heavenly Frost Crown Successfully obtained a piece of the gold [Blood Battle Stele], strictly speaking, Song Chi could already conclude this mission. If there were no unforeseen events, upon learning the news that the civilizational war was about to commence, the family would inevitably be fully mobilized with all sorts of pre-war preparations: Dragon Spine Continent upgrading, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] advancing toward becoming a Star-Annihilating Starship, and so on. All these required his swift return. However, given Shang Jies recent death, it was clearly inappropriate to leave in haste at this moment. Having no other choice, Song Chi could only direct the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain to continue advancing toward the core Star Domain of the secret realm, while he himself immediately entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the free trade zone, the attributes of the golden [Blood Battle Stele] completely appeared before Song Chis eyes. Blood Battle Stele Lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Equipping a warship grants an anti-control aura, making it immune to control effects below the energy level corresponding to the enhancement rank of this component. Feature 2: Blood Red Frenzy Feature 3: War Encouragement Feature 4: Blood Battle Armor Feature 5: Upgrades the energy authority of the anti-control aura by one rank. ... Compared to the silver [Blood Battle Stele], this golden [Blood Battle Stele] not only has a higher enhancement ceiling but also adds a single additional Feature 5. However, it is precisely this Feature 5 that drastically increases the value of this component. With this Upgrades the energy authority of the anti-control aura by one rank feature, subsequent enhancements to rank seven would yield significant weakening effects against control methods employed by eighth-rank Dominators. As for why it isnt complete immunity, this naturally stems from the rank of the warship itself. Battleships and even Fearless Ships cannot fully exploit the effects of a seventh-rank component. After examining the attributes of this golden [Blood Battle Stele], Song Chi temporarily stored it in the Oddity Exchange Shop. For now, he dared not directly equip it, lest the Shang Family use special means to track him down. Golden [Blood Battle Stele]s within the Blood Battle Secret Realm are limited in number; the addition or absence of even one is far too conspicuous. In the next moment, another golden Sanctuary component appeared in his hands, contributed by Shang Jies flagship. Heavenly Frost Crown Lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Frost Cold Shield Feature 2: Enhances warships Ice Law comprehension efficiency by 140% Feature 3: Ice Resistance +1000 Feature 4: Frost Cold Immobilization Feature 5: Heavenly Frost Luan Bird True Spirit Protection Consumption: 40/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Once equipped, the boundless Frost Cold Power augments the overall hull strength of the warship to a certain extent. Upgrade Requirement: 40 strands Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 4000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 drop of Heavenly Frost Luan Birds blood (Zero Rank) {Frost Cold Shield: The Heavenly Frost Crown contains boundless Frost Cold Power, automatically forming an outer Frost Cold Shield layer around the warships energy shield upon activation. The defense value and shield value of the Frost Cold Shield equal half the standard energy shield of the same quality, with an overload buffer time of 1 hour.} {Frost Cold Immobilization: Consumes 80,000 Spectral Energy Points; the Heavenly Frost Crown triggers a Frost Cold Power effect, freezing the designated target for 2 seconds, with a cooldown time of 72 hours.} {Heavenly Frost Luan Bird True Spirit Protection: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points; summons the eighth-rank Heavenly Frost Luan Bird True Spirit for self-protection. Within the range covered by the True Spirit, all designated friendly units enjoy 80% of the protection effect, lasting for 30 minutes, with a cooldown time of five years.} Upon reviewing the attributes of this [Heavenly Frost Crown], Song Chi raised an eyebrow. This component is remarkably similar to the [Angel Sovereign Wings] on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong both belong to the category of large-scale True Spirit Guardian components. However, while the former falls under Light Attribute, the [Heavenly Frost Crown] aligns with Ice Attribute. For Song Chi, who has not comprehended Ice Law, this component evidently lacks perfect compatibility. Yet, its status as a top-tier component remains undeniable. Firstly, the Frost Cold Shield feature is highly likely to provide the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with a Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shielda third layer of energy shield beyond the Holy Light Shieldwhich would further enhance the ships defensive power. Secondly, Frost Cold Immobilization serves as an exceptionally potent control mechanism. Most importantly is the feature Heavenly Frost Luan Bird True Spirit Protection. The eighth-rank Starry Sky Giant Beast Heavenly Frost Luan Birds True Spirit Protection undoubtedly becomes another critical trump card for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. However, no matter how tempting, Song Chi dared not equip this component on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong for now, at least not until the current tense period subsides. Besides this [Heavenly Frost Crown] component, the remaining parts showed no compatibility with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, so Song Chi paid them no further attention. Outside the warship, Song Chis figure reappeared. Perhaps more focus needs to be placed on the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] component. I recall one of its sealed features, Heavenly DestinyConfusing Heavenly Mechanism. If I can unseal this feature, even equipping both the golden [Blood Battle Stele] and [Heavenly Frost Crown], the Shang Family wouldnt be able to trace a single clue. His thoughts whirled, but he soon shook his head. The [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] is similarly a remnant component. To unseal its features 4 and 5, its other half must be discovered easier said than done. During his decades in [Holy Light City], how could he not have considered this issue? Not only for the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk], but even the [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform], he had sought out a seventh-rank Astrologer to perform divination. Yet neither yielded results. According to the seventh-rank Astrologer from the [Astrology Tower], the missing parts of these two components are separated by such an enormous distance that it exceeds their divination range. Chapter 1045: 549: Gold [Heavenly Frost Crown]_2 Chapter 1045: Chapter 549: Gold [Heavenly Frost Crown]_2 Shaking his head, Song Chi stopped overthinking and continued with the previous operations. In the following two years, Song Chi remained in the core star domain of the secret realm, utilizing the Spiritual Detection and Peeping Spirit Eyes features of the [Heavenly Eye] to capture Blood Battle Clan members of the sixth rank level and [Blood Battle Steles] of purple quality and above as much as possible. Although he had obtained a golden [Blood Battle Stele], such components with permanent control immunity effects were incredibly rare, so collecting more of them was naturally beneficial, as his parents, Song Ting, the familys ancestors, and many clan elders could all make use of them in the future. Without needing to focus all efforts on searching for that golden [Blood Battle Stele], Song Chi could naturally operate unrestrainedly, yielding impressive results over the two years. Among them, the sixth-rank Blood Battle Clan [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] enslaved 16, and the [Enslavement Medal] held 7, with several temporarily sealed in the Cultivation Secret Realm, and dozens more in the Ruins Market Secret Realm, totaling over seventy. However, this was the limit of what he could enslave at present. The inside of the [Dimension Space Stone] didnt have sealing capabilities; if he put a sixth-rank Blood Battle Clan member inside, it might wreak havoc on the internal space of the strange object. Besides, he also acquired quite a few [Blood Battle Steles] of various qualities. Including 80 purple, 35 orange, 15 red, 4 silver, and the golden [Blood Battle Stele], there was a total of 135. That day, Song Chi wanted to continue his actions, but he saw the detection alert sent by the [Heavenly Eye]. This is, someone is acting against a true seventh-rank Blood Battle Clan Dominator... Seeing the energy level indicator displayed on the radar, Song Chi was quite surprised because the radar showed two seventh-rank units, and unlike the encountered remnant true spirits, they were actual dominator entities. After a moment of hesitation, Song Chi activated the Mirage Shadow feature and piloted the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong closer. Although he was unsure of the exact situation, being in the most central area of the secret realm, he believed he wouldnt be the only one drawn to such significant commotion. Bai Mei? Upon reaching the battlefields edge, Song Chi saw Bai Meis flagship not far away. Judging by the looks of it, the other wasnt here merely to spectate like him, but seemed to be the main party assisting in battle at the outskirts. In the distance, on the battlefield of Dominators, a twelve-winged Great Angel Dominator, bearing six pairs of Holy Light Wings, was battling a seventh-rank Blood Battle Clan Dominator. The Angel Race truly deserved its reputation as the dominator group of the top ten Overlord Level Civilizations, holding its own even against the remarkably powerful single-unit combat prowess of the Blood Battle Clan Dominator of the same rank. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chi furrowed his brows. Although the two sides seemed evenly matched, he felt that the twelve-winged Great Angel, presumably summoned by Bai Mei, was in a precarious situation. One mustnt forget that an eighth-rank Blood Battle Clan Dominator resided in this Blood Battle Secret Realm, and though he didnt know what means Bai Mei employed to temporarily restrain the opponent, he was sure it couldnt last long. As thoughts churned in his mind, Bai Mei suddenly took an unexpected move. A wisp of black light shot out from Bai Meis flagship, and in the next moment, the seventh-rank Blood Battle Clan, who was battling the twelve-winged Great Angel, suddenly froze. Seeing this, Song Chi immediately understood that Bai Mei had activated the time freeze feature of the [Time Platform], a feature even more aggressive than the Zen Seal: External Time Stop, causing the Blood Battle Clan Dominator to pause for several breaths despite Bai Meis flagship being just a battleship. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the twelve-winged Great Angel surged with Holy Light, finally managing to seize the golden [Blood Battle Stele] from the opponent mere moments before the Blood Battle Clan Dominator broke free from the time-freeze state. Go! Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi heard Bai Meis call. She moved swiftly, activating the time freeze feature of the [Time Platform] without even bothering to check the final outcome. Song Chi reacted equally fast. Upon hearing the alert, the [Red Vault Jump Device] was already activated, immediately followed by the Zen Seal: Inner Speed feature. This made the warship jump appear almost instantaneous, and by the time it reappeared, it was already near the entrance of the secret realm thousands of light-years away. Yet, Bai Mei was faster; as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong emerged from the warp channel, Bai Meis flagship was already waiting there. Before the two could exchange greetings, another wave of strong spatial fluctuations arose from behind. Song Chi tensed entirely, focusing his spiritual energy on components like the [Angel Sovereign Wings] and [Neutron Star Core Armor], ready to activate Angel King True Spirit Guard and Neutron Star Fission features at the slightest sign of trouble. As the corner of his eye caught a glimpse of the situation unfolding behind, he finally relaxed a bit. Following right behind from the void was Bai Meis twelve-winged Great Angel. After arriving, the twelve-winged Great Angel was swiftly retracted by Bai Mei, and immediately, the two battleships left the secret realm without hesitation. What Song Chi and his companion didnt know was that just two seconds after they exited the secret realm, the void at the entrance split open again, and the faint silhouette of a Blood Battle Clan Dominator, standing over a million kilometers tall, emerged amid the dim void, with towering energy permeating the depths of space before it seemed to be deterred by the three eighth-rank pressures outside the secret realm and turned away. ... Beyond the entrance of the secret realm, in the silent stellar space. Song Chi sensed something amiss as soon as they exited, and upon looking up, his pupils shrank slightly. In the silent stellar space, aside from the previous three giant [Star River Ships], a star-annihilating starship, over ten thousand kilometers in length, had appeared beside the Shang Family [Star River Ship] at some point. In the warship communication channel, Bai Meis voice sounded. [Shangdang Spirit Venerate], from the Shang Jie family. This further confirmed what Song Chi suspected in his heart. Having an eighth-rank family ancestor stationed here already, what could have compelled Shang Jies father to rush from billions of light-years away? Clearly, the Shang Family had discovered Shang Jie was dead. Calm down; all traces have been eradicated, and those components are left in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. No matter how skilled the opponent, they cant trace it back to me. Song Chis mind whirled, calming his expression once more. Beside him, the Bai Meis flagship and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong sailed in parallel. In the Battleship Main Control Room, Bai Mei gazed directly at the distant [Shangdang Spirit Venerate] star-annihilating starship, with cold light flickering in her eyes. In the next second, a flash of black light shone within the warship. [Life Link]Life Link activated! In a corner where no one could see, an undetectable black light shot from Bai Meis flagship, merging into the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull on the right, unnoticed by anyone, including the three Galaxy Captains in the distance, and even Song Chi himself. Flying through the void, the two warships quickly returned to the side of the [Star River Ship] belonging to the [Big Dipper HallGluttonous Wolf Palace Master]. Before this, many members of the Beidou Seven Towers had returned; Song Chi and the other shouldnt have attracted so much attention, yet the reality was quite the opposite. With the return of the two warships of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, countless gazes converged in the starry sky. Beidou Seven Towers group chat. [Shaking Light Star TowerWaking of Insects]: Whats going on? Why is everyone looking at us? [Tianxuan Star TowerRed Practice]: The Shang family direct descendent you clashed with earlier died in the secret realm. Do you see that star-annihilating starship? His fathers here to make trouble; honestly, was it really you guys... [Shaking Light Star TowerWaking of Insects]: Is that true? ... Song Chi feigned a look of surprise, but said little. Too many words lead to mistakes; its really unnecessary. While the group chat was discussing hotly, the [Greedy Wolf Palace Master] of the Beidou Main Hall spoke. Alright, investigate if you must; these youngsters cant accompany your Shang family here indefinitely. But let me reiterate, investigate all you want outside, thats your Shang familys business, but dont even think about boarding the ship! Chapter 1046: 550: The Mythological Heritage of the Shang Family Chapter 1046: Chapter 550: The Mythological Heritage of the Shang Family In the face of the Greedy Wolf Palace Masters harsh words, the response from the Shang Family was swift. No need to worry, Lord Tan Lang. We, the Shang Family, have our own methods! With that, the Shangdang Spirit Venerate Star-Annihilating Starship had already swept to the center of the three Star River Ships, when a cold male voice came from the starship. All warships, move closer! Upon hearing this, all three families Torch Warships began to move. Thats right, it was indeed three families, including members from the Shang Family who were also within the search range. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis expression did not change much. He was unaware of what agreements the Shang Family had reached with the two Star River captains from the Beidou Main Hall and the Holy Hall Federation, but since the three Star River captains had tacitly agreed, he had no choice but to comply. Soon, dozens of Zhulu Ships and battleships gathered in front of the Shangdang Spirit Venerate Star-Annihilating Starship. Under the watchful eyes of the Zhulu Ships and battleship captains, brilliant colorful lights began to flash across the hull of the Shangdang Spirit Venerate Star-Annihilating Starship. To the side, on the Galaxy Ship under the command of the Greedy Wolf Palace Master, inside the Galaxy Ship Control Room, a voice muttered to itself. Colorful brilliance, mythical components, as expected. Did they bring the Chasing Light and Shadow Mirror, one of the two mythical artifacts of the Shang Family...? In the upper circles of the Torch Human Civilization, information related to the family treasures of each family is often compiled by outsiders, and a top giant gate such as the Shang Family is naturally no exception. According to current known information, the Shangdang Shang Family possesses two major family treasures, both mythical Starry Sea oddities. One of them is this Chasing Light and Shadow Mirror. It is said that this Chasing Light and Shadow Mirror has powerful tracking and teleportation capabilities. It is through the teleportation capabilities of this mythical component that the Shang Family can continuously send their family members to this star domain. Otherwise, with this star domain being over two hundred billion light-years away from the Torch Human Civilization, how could it be pinpointed and teleported using ordinary marker components? Now, the Shang Family clearly intends to use the Chasing Light and Shadow Mirrors other tracking ability. With the circulation of the seven-colored brilliance, soon, a gigantic spirit mirror phantom appeared above the Shangdang Spirit Venerate Star-Annihilating Starship. This spirit mirror was even larger in size than the Shangdang Spirit Venerate. Its illusory mirror surface was pitch black, and merely a glance was enough to make the three familys children shrink back in terror. Their hairs stood on end as if they were not looking at a mirror surface but an abyssal beast poised to devour. Ignoring the actions of these Zhulu and battleship captains, inside the control room of the Shangdang Spirit Venerate Star-Annihilating Starship, Shang Yuanshan took out two items from his side. The first item was a blood stele emitting dazzling golden light, which was the golden Blood Battle Monument previously obtained by their Shang Family. The second item was a special bionic battle armor, once worn by Shang Jie. Reaching out his hand, Shang Yuanshan first placed the golden Blood Battle Monument onto the Chasing Light and Shadow Mirror component beside it. As the colorful/lower mythical component lightly shined, the giant spirit mirror above the Shangdang Spirit Venerate outside circulated with colorful light. Finally, as the colorful light dispersed, multiple scenes suddenly appeared in the pitch-black mirror surface of this giant spirit mirror. Among them were burly seventh-rank Blood Battle Clan Dominators and towering eighth-rank Blood Battle Clan members, and lastly, a special battleship. Seeing these scenes, everyone in the surrounding starry sky turned to look at Bai Meis flagship. Thats right, the battleship displayed in the giant spirit mirror above was Bai Meis flagship, and from this mirror a pitch-black chain shot out, linking directly to Bai Meis flagship. All of this clearly demonstrated that Bai Mei was the person identified by the Shang Familys mythical component. At this moment, the voice of the Greedy Wolf Palace Master sounded again. This searchs objective is the golden Blood Battle Monument, not directly identifying the culprit. Shaking Light Star Tower Bai Mei, I ask you, where did the golden Blood Battle Monument on your flagship originate? Do you have evidence to prove it? As these words fell, Bai Meis cool voice immediately responded. In response to Your Excellency the Palace Master, this Blood Battle Monument was captured from the hands of a seventh-rank Blood Battle Clan Dominator. The Twelve-Winged Great Angel on my warship can serve as evidence, and many captains present at the time also witnessed the battle and can testify. After Bai Mei finished speaking, Song Chi also spoke up: Reporting to Your Excellency the Palace Master, I saw this with my own eyes and am willing to testify. ... In the control room of the Shangdang Spirit Venerate, Shang Yuanshans face was somber, but it was not directed at Bai Mei. He was well aware of Bai Meis identity and knew that she would never harm Shang Jie. He never cared about this son, Shang Jie. As a Star-Annihilating Starship Captain who has lived for tens of thousands of years, he had many children, and although Shang Jie was the youngest, receiving a bit more affection, it was just that. What Shang Yuanshan was concerned about was the second gold Blood Battle Monument. This gold Blood Battle Monument was extremely valuable, even for him as an old veteran Star-Annihilating Captain, it held great allure. The first one had already been predetermined by an eighth-rank elder of the family, and he had been waiting for the second one. In order to ensure that Shang Jie could secure it, he had temporarily unloaded two golden components. Because the involvement of three golden components significantly impacted the combat power of a Star-Annihilating Captain, he had gone to great lengths, even mobilizing the familys ultimate resources, to try to recover the loss. However, this operation clearly yielded no useful information, leaving him furious. In the control room of the Shangdang Spirit Venerate Star-Annihilating Starship, Shang Yuanshan removed the golden Blood Battle Monument and replaced it with the bionic battle armor. Outside, above the Star-Annihilating Starship, the giant spirit mirror was activated once again. As colorful brilliance illuminated, the colorful mythical component invoked its mighty power. In the depths of the Void Sea, within the Ruins Market Secret Realm, the ethereal body stood in the free stall area, gazing up with a worried expression. At the node where the giant spirit mirror outside unleashed its might, it was clearly visible that the Spectral Energy Protective Array light screen in the sky was inexplicably rippling, and it had been the same the first time, evidently not a coincidence. As time passed, the ripples emitted by the Spectral Energy Protective Array intensified, causing the Spectral Energy Protective Light Screen to gradually dim. Just as Song Chis heart was held aloft, the ripples suddenly dissipated, and the Spectral Energy Light Screen returned to calm. Seeing this, Song Chis tense mood instantly relaxed. Phew, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market is still resilient after all. Muttering this, his eyes brightened with a glow. In that case, isnt it enough to prove that the position of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market is at least at the colorful myth level? As for the specifics of whether its lower, upper, or extreme, upper and extreme are hard to say, but it shouldnt be just lower. Even if the special mirror-like mythical component used by the Shang Family is only colorful/lower, the Zhu Tian Ruins Market that can block its search wouldnt be just colorful/lower, right? And lets not forget, the one activating that mirror-like mythical component is a seventh-order Star Destroyer, while the Zhu Tian Ruins Market has only restored to the sixth rank. It makes sense that the Zhu Tian Ruins Markets position is higher than that of the Shang Familys mythical mirror-like components position, doesnt it? In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Song Chis mind. Outside, above the Shangdang Spirit Venerate Star-Annihilating Starship, as the colorful brilliance faded, the pitch-black mirror surface did not reveal any images. In more than two years, Shang Jie and his flagship remnants had long been shattered by the endless Void Gangwind, making it impossible to track. Inside the starship, Shang Yuanshan remained silent for a long time, clearly unable to accept this result. Finally, it was the Greedy Wolf Palace Master and the Galaxy Ship Captain from the Holy Hall Federation who spoke together. Alright, that was enough of a scene. Lets end it here. If you dare to stir up trouble again under this pretense, I will personally visit the Shang Family! With words from the two Galaxy Ship captains, Song Chi and the others naturally dispersed. A few hours later, two brand new Star-Annihilating Starships arrived one after another, coming from the Beidou Main Hall and the Holy Hall Federation. After receiving the captains from each side, the two Star-Annihilating Starships quickly transmitted away. ... The Civilization Great Wall, Shaking Light Star Tower. On the outward journey, there were only Song Chi and Bai Mei, but on the return, the group had grown to seven, with Scorching Sun, Mystic Fox, and others returning together. In that Blood Battle Secret Realm, they stayed for over a hundred years, each obtaining a silver Blood Battle Monument. Determining that it would be difficult to obtain a gold Blood Battle Monument, they, like Song Chi, focused on collecting orange, red, and other quality Blood Battle Monuments until they finally left the secret realm. Scorching Sun, whats the situation? Did you get a silver Blood Battle Monument? The group chatted as they walked to the task window. Why did the Star Tower issue assignments? Is it just to have its members explore the secret realm? Of course not. After completing tasks, they need to submit items, and that is the key. Task submissions are classified in several ways. First: Submit a golden Blood Battle Monument, each piece rewards fifteen Chaos Stele comprehension opportunities. Second: Submit a silver Blood Battle Monument, each piece rewards one Chaos Stele comprehension opportunity. Third: Submit a red Blood Battle Monument, fifteen pieces reward one Chaos Stele comprehension opportunity. Thats about it, as the Star Tower is not even interested in accepting orange and purple quality Blood Battle Monuments. However, it makes sense; the Beidou Main Hall and Seven Towers have many monstrous talents, and orange and purple Blood Battle Monuments might be rare outside, but for the Star Tower members, they are quite lacking. In front, Scorching Sun and the others thought for a moment, then each submitted 20 red Blood Battle Monuments and one silver Blood Battle Monument. When it was Song Chis turn, he hesitated no longer and directly took out one silver Blood Battle Monument. If it werent for feeling a little embarrassed, he wouldnt have wanted to take out even one piece. Although the opportunity to comprehend the Chaos Stele is indeed appealing, for Song Chi, who now has multiple means of law comprehension, its allure was not that great. On the contrary, with the Torch Human Civilization and the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization about to enter all-out war, and the Eight-Armed Snake Demon having the Petrification Eyes as an innate divine skill, the Blood Battle Monuments significance for the future of the Song Family was self-evident. As for Bai Mei, she only took out ten red Blood Battle Monuments, which she acquired by chance when plotting against that seventh-rank Blood Battle Clan Dominator. From start to finish, she hadnt actively pursued any Blood Battle Monuments below gold quality. After completing the task handover, they each logged out of the Star Tower. Chapter 1047: 551: Everything is Ready Except for the East Wind Chapter 1047: Chapter 551: Everything is Ready Except for the East Wind White Crow Star Domain, surrounding the asteroid belt of the White Crow Floating Land. Buzz buzz buzz! The roaring of numerous engines intertwined, rendering the asteroid belt attached to the Level 3 White Crow Floating Land and stretching billions of kilometers exceptionally noisy. However, the residents of the White Crow Floating Land at the center had long grown accustomed to it. Living in such an environment for decades, even centuries, would numb anyone to the noise. In the central zone of the asteroid belt, tens of thousands of interstellar mining ships operated busily, pulling and extracting one large asteroid after another before transferring them to massive transport ships on the side. In the distance, a special starship slowly approached a thousand-meter-long cruiser. Sire, the newest batch of asteroids has been loaded and unloaded. A thousand large transport starships are ready to depart at any moment! In the starships main control room, Song Tiemin respectfully reported to a middle-aged man on the communication light screen. Though both belonged to the Song Family and appeared to be middle-aged, Song Tiemin knew exactly the vast difference in status between himself and the man before him. He was merely an ordinary, unawakened subordinate branch family member, while the man, despite looking the same age, had actually lived for over four centuriesa figure belonging to the level of distant ancestors. Hmm! Song Lin responded lightly, and the next moment, he acted on his thoughts. Not far away, a synchronized voice echoed from the control rooms of the thousand large transport starships. All transport ships, follow my lead and set out! With that command, the thousand transport ships loaded with asteroids of various sizes activated their starship engines simultaneously and followed Song Lins cruiser, heading toward a short-distance teleportation star gate on the side. Upon reaching the teleportation star gate, the gate was swiftly activated, and the thousand large transport starships quickly vanished from the asteroid belt. Staring at the now-emptied location, Song Tiemin did not withdraw his gaze for a long time. He had heard that these batches of asteroids being transported away were destined for the Song Familys main vein. Rumor among some members was that a High Level Life Floating Land connected to the main vein was about to advance, and the transport was to prepare for the diameter expansion post-advancement of the Floating Land. It was also said that once a Floating Land advanced, the subsequent energy tide could benefit many Torch Warships, even assisting their advancement. Such tales used to fill Song Tiemin with envy, but reality was cruel. No matter how much he yearned for it, these things had nothing to do with someone like hima mere unawakened ordinary individual. But now things were different. Over the past two years, Song Tiemin was no longer the same person. He had transformed his longing and envy into unwavering determination. After completing this project, I should have enough contributions to redeem several portions of Body Tempering Liquid. Xiaohao is heading to the main vein next year for Torch Awakening, so I should take this opportunity to break through from Level 6 Peak to Level 7 in the Guidance Technique. A Level 7 Guidance Technique has a considerably higher awakening probability! ... Beyond the White Crow Floating Land, amidst the starry skies, Song Lin appeared abruptly with a thousand large transport starships amidst intense spatial ripples. Without further delay, the cruiser and the thousand transport ships pressed forward to the distance. Passing through an Illusion Realm Light Screen, a three-kilometer-long Zhulu Warship came into view. Xuanfeng Clan Elder! Inside the warship, Song Lin greeted respectfully. Hmm, proceed! Upon receiving the command, Song Lin led the thousand transport ships deeper into the Illusion Space. Shortly thereafter, a massive, awe-inducing spatial vortex passage appeared. Having traversed it many times before, Song Lin remained unfazed. Together with the thousand large transport starships, he entered the spatial wormhole passage one after the other. Dinghai Star Domain, Dragon Spine Continent. Zhuifire Plains. Inside a large Combined Illusion Space, neatly arranged spatial wormholes dotted the Vault of Heaventhere were no fewer than several dozen upon a glance. Periodically, fleets would emerge from these wormholes. After landing, numerous unloading vehicles awaited nearby, partnering with the transport starships to unload the transported asteroids. This scene wasnt confined to the large Combined Illusion Space but was mirrored around the Dragon Spine Continent, where Song Family Torch Ship Captains were likewise engaged in similar tasks. After coordinating with the Internal Affairs Hall officers, Song Lin eagerly piloted his warship out of the Illusion Space. His face was lit with unconcealed excitement. Moments ago, he had received notification from the stationed Song Family Zhulu Warship Captain that the transport work was temporarily halted. As a cruiser captain who had lived for nearly four hundred years, Song Lin was far from an inexperienced new clan member. The moment he heard the notification, he immediately grasped its implications. The Dragon Spine Continent has completed all preparations for advancing to a Seventh Level Floating Land! Not needing to gather more Floating Land Fragments or asteroids meant that the fragments and asteroids surrounding the Dragon Spine Continent were already sufficient. Though he had his suspicions, Song Lin was not entirely sure. He activated his Quantum Communication Bracelet as he pondered. Grandfather, is the Dragon Spine Continent about to advance? Song Mingsongs response came swiftly, though not in a private chat but within the Tenth Direct Veins core member group chat. The family is indeed pushing hard for the Dragon Spine Continents advancement, but it wont be so soon. Once finalized, Ill inform you all immediately. Before then, do not initiate a warship advancement, and this matter must not be disclosed externally. For now, refrain from leaving the Dragon Spine Continent. Chapter 1048: 551: Everything is Ready Except for the East Wind_2 Chapter 1048: Chapter 551: Everything is Ready Except for the East Wind_2 Understood! This kind of information had already been mentioned within various smaller circles of the Song Family, and the family didnt exert much control over it. At this point in time, it was no longer a secret. Even if external forces wanted to exploit it, it was already too late. ... Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Dragon Whale Hall. Amid the Chaos Mist, several figures gathered inside the grand hall. Song Wujiang, Song Shiyuan, Song Shixing, Song Xingru, Song Dingbang, Song Tianhao, Song Tianshu, Song Tianmang, Song Xuancang, Song Chi, Song Yan. Four Fearless Captains, seven Battleship Captainscomprising both the direct lineage and the hidden lineage. Most importantly, all eleven individuals were physically present and not mere projections. Alright, now that Little Chi has returned, its time to officially launch all the plans the family has prepared earlier! In the center of the hall, it was Song Wujiang who first spoke. After he finished, Song Shixing immediately followed up: The [Red Star Continent] has identified four suitable Origin Core extraction points. What we need to decide now is how many people to dispatch to assist in this extraction! If we send too few, we wont be able to fend off the hordes of Alien Races drawn by the commotion. But if we send too many, key locations like Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Abyss City, and Dragon Shark City will lack high-ranking clan members to hold the fort! The hall fell into silence at these words. For a moment, no one spoke. There was no way around it; it was indeed a difficult dilemma. Logically, the more high-level combat power deployed, the better. Whether or not they could extract a shred of the Floating Land Origin Core from the [Red Star Continent] was crucial for the advancement of Dragon Spine Continent. The success of Dragon Spine Continent in advancing to a Seventh Level Floating Land was directly tied to the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]s chances of upgrading to a Star-Annihilating Starship, which was, without a doubt, the current highest priority. After a long period of silence, it was finally Song Chi who spoke up, breaking the deadlock. My suggestion is for everyone to go! Upon hearing this, the other ten members in the hall simultaneously turned their gazes towards him. None rushed to refute him, instead waiting for his further explanation. Song Chi, however, kept his explanation surprisingly straightforward. I can leave one [Ruins Market Projection Rank] each at these three locations. First, the likelihood of our rear defenses coincidentally encountering issues right after we depart is exceedingly low. Even if an emergency does arise, the Ruins Market Dominator Projection will easily handle it. On the other hand, as the [Red Star Continent] is an Eighth Level Floating Land, this attempt to steal its Floating Land Origin Core is bound to cause significant uproar. We must treat this with our full force! Nobody contested his reasoning. However, the familys elder, Song Wujiang, posed a single question. Little Chi, youll leave one [Ruins Market Projection Rank] each at Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Abyss City, and Dragon Shark City, and also keep a spare for the extraction point itself. Do you have enough [Ruins Market Projection Ranks] at hand? Song Chi hesitated briefly before nodding lightly. Dont worry, old ancestor! In truth, he currently only possessed three [Ruins Market Projection Ranks], with the other two being held by his wife, Shen Youran, and the Dark Night Elf Tribe respectively. However, given the urgency of the situation, he would have to temporarily retrieve the one from Shen Youran. He trusted that she wouldnt mind. Alright, if thats the case, theres nothing more to discuss. Everyone, go make your preparations. Well move in one months time! After receiving Song Chis definitive response, Song Wujiang quickly finalized the decision. Before concluding, he asked Song Shixing one last question: Shixing, how is the situation with the hidden lineage? Has the secret vault been opened to all clan members? This civilization war would determine the Song Familys fortunes for the next ten thousand years. As soon as Song Chi had transmitted the news of the war, the hidden lineage had also received orders to fully prepare for battle. As a critical component of the Song Familys overall strength, the hidden lineage was expected to join the main family in participating in the civilization war. This would grant the Song Family greater influence and independence in the subsequent conflicts. Naturally, Song Wujiang would not allow the hidden lineage to remain in the shadows any longer. Of course, all of this was premised on the successful advancement of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] to a Star-Annihilating Starship. Once that happened, the Song Family would officially step into the ranks of the truly Immortal Clans. Immortal Clans, even across the entire Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster, stood as apex forces. No matter what kind of threat they faced, they had sufficient strength to resist. Under these circumstances, there would no longer be a need for hidden lineages. After finishing this discussion, just as the group was about to disperse, Song Chi pulled out a storage capsule containing over a hundred [Blood Battle Steles]. These are special anti-control components I collected this time at the Star Tower. They should be effective against the Eight-Armed Snake Demon. These [Blood Battle Steles] were not the entirety of what he had obtained from the Blood Battle Secret Realm. For now, he took out five red ones and ten orange ones. He gave one to Shen Youran, while the rest were left with the Tenth Direct Vein for his relatives. Upon reviewing the detailed attributes of the [Blood Battle Steles], Song Wujiang and the others quickly grasped their significant value. However, as they were all family, no one expressed excessive gratitude. They simply kept this kindness in their hearts. The allocation of the three silver [Blood Battle Steles], naturally, became the focal point. Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan each took one without controversy. The last one, however, posed a slight disagreement. By merit of contributions, it was most suitable for Song Shixing to receive it. However, Song Xingru, as a newly promoted Fearless Captain, was also a strong contender. In the end, both declined and instead took one red [Blood Battle Stele] each, leaving the silver one to Song Yan. Both stated that in terms of potential, Song Yan and Song Chi were undoubtedly the greatest talents the family had seen in three thousand years, representing the key to the familys future prosperity. Thus, it was most appropriate for Song Yan to have it. Song Wujiang concurred with their decision. After distributing the three silver [Blood Battle Steles], the remaining members each received one red [Blood Battle Stele] before leaving. ... Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a month passed. Once again, the Ancestral Hall in Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain became the gathering spot for the eleven core members of the Song Family. Little Chi, hows the situation? Ive already handed one [Ruins Market Projection Rank] to Grandpa. If any incident occurs on Dragon Spine Continent, it can be summoned at any time! Very well. No time to delay, lets set off immediately! Swish, swish, swish! With flashes of light, the Ancestral Hall quickly emptied out, leaving only Song Chi behind. The others had moved into the internal space of the [Dimension Space Stone]. Song Chi then focused his thoughts. Through the Ruins Market as a transit point, he swiftly reached the hidden pulse base on [Red Star Continent]. Previously, in order to recover the [Time Chess Board], he had temporarily deactivated the Spatial Anchor Point in [Holy Light City]. The only anchor point left on the [Red Star Continent] was in Dragon Abyss City. Upon arriving in Dragon Abyss City, Song Chi kept a low profile. Without alerting any clan members, the eleven-person team departed directly from the transmission room in the outer citys western district. During a group chat aboard their warships magnetic wave communicator, Song Shixing promptly pulled out a massive geomancy map of the floating lands. This map was different from the two meticulously crafted by the hidden lineage. It depicted the entire floating land of the [Red Star Continent], an Eighth Level Superdimensional Continent, and was thus less detailed. Pointing to a location on the map, Song Shixing said: The most suitable extraction point is located eight light-years west of Dragon Abyss City, in the Extreme Yang Sand Sea. This is a massive desert stretching over a thousand light-years. Due to its extremely harsh environment, there are very few Alien Races in the area. Even if the extraction causes a major commotion, its highly unlikely to draw an overwhelming number of Alien Races in a short time. Scanning the continent-wide map of the [Red Star Continent], Song Wujiang and Song Shiyuan both nodded in agreement. Very well, then here it is! With unanimous consent, the team set off once more. Being the pinnacle combatants of the Song Family, their warships jump devices were exceptional. The eleven moved swiftly and soon reached the Extreme Yang Sand Sea. PS: One chapter for today! Chapter 1049: 552: 8 Years Chapter 1049: Chapter 552: 8 Years Extreme Yang Sand Sea, central region. As the core zone of a supermassive desert, the location where the Song Family currently stands, even preliminary estimates reveal that the thickness of the yellow sand here exceeds billions of kilometersa truly frightening sight. As eleven warships slowly descended, they soon penetrated a layer of illusion space completely imperceptible to the naked eye. Once fully immersed in the illusion space, an entirely new scenery unfolded before their eyes. It was still an endless expanse of yellow sand, but below the sandy ground, a massive crater entrance specially excavated came into view. This entrance, several hundred kilometers in diameter, leads directly down to a pit that stretches tens of trillions of kilometers deep. Crafted using high-rank casting materials shaped by the Hidden Pulse people, who discovered it based on an alien colony point within the Earth Vein of Dragon Spine Continent. Additionally, they purchased multiple advanced Goblin Warlord Excavation Vehicles from a large neutral city, the [Ancient Goblin City], completing this project over nearly two centuries. Good, good... the people below must have suffered greatly. Looking at this perfect theft pointwhich clearly cost exorbitant amounts of manpower and resourcesthe Earth Vein members visiting for the first time spoke with heavy voices. Deep beyond tens of trillions of kilometers, with the uppermost layers formed of highly fluid yellow sand, the pressure increases to terrifying levels as you go deeper. Even with top-notch casting materials, accidents are impossible to avoid. Its imaginable that in creating this theft point, the Hidden Pulse people must have paid a considerable price. No more words were exchanged; everything was for the Song Family. The eleven warships descended further and soon arrived at the deepest section of the underground passage. There lay a vast subterranean circular stone chamber with a radius no less than several thousand kilometers and a height exceeding ten thousand kilometers. Even with four Fearless Ships and seven Battleships fully inside, the space was nowhere near crowded. At the center of the stone chamber was a weak Earth Core zone, reserved for stealing the [Red Star Continent Origin Core]. After confirmation, communication resumed within the warship channels. Perfect, lets start setting up! With Song Wujiangs command, everyone around immediately began to act. Starting with Song Shiyuans side, the [Immovable Netherworld King] opened its cabin door, and two transport vehicles rolled out. These transport vehicles were packed full of equipment. Upon landing, various mechanical parts started adjusting autonomously, eventually assembling into a massive nuclear fusion reactor. Once sufficient nuclear fuel was accelerated, the large reactorpurchased from a major chain mechanical store under the Xian Qin Consortium in Silver Disk Continentbegan operating at full capacity. Soon, a nuclear energy shield equivalent in energy level to Sixth-level Peak emerged within the stone chamber, enveloping the entire subterranean area in its protective field. This was merely the second layer of protection, set over the already-established large combined illusion space. Next, Song Shixings flagship also opened, and a golden-glowing jade stone was drawn out. Little Pool! Spotting the jade stone being retrieved, Song Shiyuan called out proactively. Song Chi immediately understood his intent. Swoosh The cabin door of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong similarly opened, and a miniaturized Starry Sky Dragon Shark flew out. Upon leaving the warship, its size expanded rapidly, restoring its peak form of over ten thousand kilometers in length within moments. Simultaneously, the golden jade stone held by Song Shixing was swallowed into the Starry Sky Dragon Sharks body. Under the activation of the Power Of Domination within the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, golden light surged through the entire stone chamber space, ultimately blanketing the chamber in Illusion Array power. The golden jade stone was none other than the [Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity], [Illusion Array Stone], obtained by Song Yiming from the [Pusuo Heritage Tower]. This [Illusion Array Stone], while incapable of being converted into ship components, contained an astonishing amount of Illusion Origin. Stimulated by the Power Of Domination within the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, the stone chamber was enveloped entirely by Illusion Law. This meant that once the operation to steal the Floating Land Origin Core officially began, any disturbances would first need to break through the disguise of the illusion space. This was the third layer of protection for the Song Family. And yet, it wasnt over. Within the warship communication channel, the Song Family exchanged glances. The next moment, several warships simultaneously activated their spatial blockade components. That included Song Chi. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis thoughts shifted, triggering the activation of his Level 70 [Space Lock Seal]. In an instant, a fully enclosed space array curtain appeared at the periphery of the stone chamber. Not just the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, but also Song Shiyuan, Song Shixing, Song Tianhao, and others equipped with similar components successively activated theirs. Instantly, multiple layers of spatial blockade curtains appeared around the subterranean stone chamber perimeter. Curiously, Song Wujiang didnt make a move. Was the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] not equipped with blockade components? No, quite the contrary. The [Dinghai Dragon Steed] carried the highest quality spatial blockade component among all eleven warships present. A Golden Sanctuary Quality [Sealing Heaven Prison]. This component belonged to Tuoba Jun, of the Tuoba Royal Family in the Silver Disk Kingdom. Back when dealing with the [Black Devourer King Beast], Song Wujiang had personally borrowed it. Now, to minimize risks in stealing the [Red Star Continent Origin Core], Song Wujiang borrowed it once again. The reason it wasnt activated immediately was certainly not reluctance. Chapter 1050: 552: 8 Years_2 Chapter 1050: Chapter 552: 8 Years_2 This was the Song familys first attempt to steal an Origin Core from an eighth-level Floating Land. While they knew that the commotion that would follow would not be minor, they were unclear about when exactly it would erupt and where the concentrated focal point would be. All the Spatial Blockade components did not have a long duration, and their cooldown time was not short either. To prevent the real commotion from erupting while [Sealing Heaven Prison] was on cooldown, the Song family unanimously decided not to activate the golden blockade component yet. They would wait for some signs to show before proceeding with activation. With the [Illusion Array Stone] empowered by the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, along with multiple layers of insurance prepared by the Song family, even if the disturbance came too quickly, it wouldnt immediately break through all the blockades, avoiding concerns about [Sealing Heaven Prison] not being activated in time. After all these preparations were completed, Song Wujiang signaled to Song Shixing. Upon receiving the signal, Song Shixing did not hesitate; the [Dinghai Dragon Ship] slowly moved to the weak point of the Earths Core in the stone chamber, and the silver [Origin Core Stealer] component, already installed inside the ship, was activated. A silver beam of light shot out from the body of the [Dinghai Dragon Ship], piercing straight into the weak point of the Earths Core beneath the battleship. Buzz buzz buzz! After the silver beam completed its link, everyone could clearly feel a slight tremor coming from the ground of the stone chamber space. Although the [Superdimensional Continent] did not have the Floating Land Primordial Will like a normal Floating Land, it still had its own instincts, having a natural repulsion against methods like stealing its own Origin Core. However, as the theft had just begun and the Red Star Continent did not have a mature primordial will, the repulsion was still relatively weak. Warship Magnetic Communication Group Chat Dinghai Dragon Steed Song Wujiang: Shixing, how is it? Can you calculate approximately how much time it will take? Upon hearing this inquiry, the surrounding individuals all turned their gaze to the communication projection of Song Shixing. The time required for this theft not only directly affects the subsequent safety of everyone but also concerns whether the Dragon Spine Continent can complete its advancement before the civilization war begins, whether the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] can impact the Star-Annihilating Starship, and whether Song Wujiangs Guidance Technique can break through to the seventh rankissues of great consequence. After all, if just this step of stealing takes decades, the subsequent time would certainly be insufficient. Its not as if obtaining a thread of an eighth-level Floating Land Origin Core would immediately allow the Dragon Spine Continent to impact the seventh-level Floating Land. Firstly, the Floating Land Core of the Dragon Spine Continent would need time to merge and absorb this thread of the eighth-level Origin Core, right? Secondly, the formal push for the seventh level of Floating Land would also require time, right? Furthermore, even after the advancement is complete, the subsequent expansion of the Floating Lands area would also require time. If it werent for considering this point, why would they let the [Dinghai Dragon Ship] host this extraction? The [Dinghai Dragon Ship] is one of the four Fearless Ships currently, and if it truly attracts a large number of aliens, the combat power that a Fearless Ship can exhibit is far beyond what a Battleship can offer, though this excludes the flagships of Song Chi and Song Yan. Once the extraction of the Floating Land Origin Core is underway, no matter what happens afterward, [Dinghai Dragon Ship] would remain immobile until the extraction is complete, effectively losing the combat power of one Fearless Ship. The Song family understood all this, but why proceed anyway? The reason, of course, is the advantage a Fearless Ship has over a Battleship; an [Origin Core Stealer] enhanced to level 70 yields significantly more efficacy when mounted on a Fearless Ship than on a Battleship, reflecting the required time for the entire theft process and the success rate. Based on this, everyone decided to let the [Dinghai Dragon Ship] host this theft. Under everyones gaze, Song Shixing provided an answer. Not bad, if just stealing a small portion of the Floating Land Origin Core, about eight years should suffice! Eight years! Everyone murmured and then nodded in unison. This time frame was within their expectations, and they had quite a bit of confidence regarding this. The thieving process required eight years, but that didnt mean they genuinely had to fight the Alien Race for that long afterward. If it really came to that, forget the Song family, even the Zhangsun Family, with their eighth-rank Torch Ship Captain backing Yulong, might not withstand it. After all, there arent just a few eighth-order aliens on this [Red Star Continent]. According to their estimates, the early years of the theft should see the disturbances from the Floating Land Origin Core being sufficiently masked by the methods they set up, with their primary concern being the final year. And indeed, this turned out to be the case. As time passed. During the first three years, the space of the underground stone chamber was constantly trembling, but all of it was concealed by the Nuclear Energy Shield, and the illusion space derived from the [Illusion Array Stone]. By the fourth year, the rejection force from the Red Star Continent Origin Core began to intensify, with the most direct result being the accelerated trembling of the underground stone chamber space. Subsequently, the Nuclear Energy Shield derived from that large nuclear reactor had to overload periodically, unable to withstand the internal ground tremor shocks, fortunately aided by the Spatial Blockade Array Curtain deployed by Song Chi and others in batches. By the sixth year, the ground tremor became increasingly frightening, to the point where even the array curtain triggered by the silver Spatial Blockade components occasionally shattered. By the seventh year, multiple layers of blockade array curtains were being simultaneously broken, incidents where the underground commotion was broadcast outside occurred, though each time another batch of blockade components quickly took over. Throughout this year, several aliens wandered into the core region of the Sand Sea, but their numbers were few, and they were easily cleared by the Song family warships. By the eighth year, the phenomena had become even more terrifying, with the large nuclear reactor being entirely ineffective, and the spatial blockade components at Song Chis disposal could no longer be divided into two groups since splitting them up wouldnt allow one group to last until the other group completed its cooldown. In this scenario, the Song family could only group all silver and red quality spatial blockade components together, with the golden [Sealing Heaven Prison] from the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] as a separate group, barely achieving a balance. However, halfway through the eighth year, even this setup was difficult to maintain. Boom boom boom! In the scorching depths of the deep sea, giant sand ridges emerged, rising from the sand bed and rapidly moving forward like they were alive. These ridges varied in width, with the narrowest being several hundred meters, and from a high altitude, they resembled sand snakes crazily converging towards a center point. Under the Sand Sea Sky Dome, nine battleships were concealed in the void. According to the records, these seem to be the largest hunting creatures in this Extreme Yang Desert, the Ground Sand Crocodiles. Thoughts? After uploading the detailed information on the Ground Sand Crocodiles to the group chat, Song Wujiang asked for everyones opinions. According to resources provided by the Hidden Pulse, the Ground Sand Crocodiles are considered a native species of the [Red Star Continent], not having arrived through a Superdimensional Portal. The Ground Sand Crocodiles genetic bloodline level is not low, reaching 81 points, just stepping into the fifth tier of the Song familys genetic bloodline spectrum, qualifying it as a biological group worthy of being called the child of the Starry Sea. They have very high affinity with the Law of Earth and thrive in the yellow sands, their combat power being intensified. Soon, Song Dingbang spoke: Although the final detection results show theres currently no seventh rank Ground Sand Crocodile, I personally believe we should directly summon the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship to take action. This will form a deterrent, likely keeping the aliens gathering at the periphery of the Sand Sea in line for a while! I agree, with just a few months until Xingzu completes the theft, its a matter of delaying as much as possible now! ... Seeing that no one had other opinions, Song Wujiang directly summoned the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship. With this Dominator Flagship from an Overlord Level Civilization firing at full power, the Ground Sand Crocodiles converging from all directions below were quickly killed. Its important to note that this flagship, besides possessing the Star-Annihilating Cannon obtained from the Robber Star Race, also retained the Tri-Eye Races own Super Battleship Cannon from before, both of which are extraordinarily powerful. Chapter 1051: 553: Result Chapter 1051: Chapter 553: Result Extreme Yang Sand Sea, above the sky dome. The Seventh-Tier flagship was fully unleashing its might, and the oppressive seventh-tier dominator power halted the footsteps of an increasing number of alien races gathering near the edge of the sand sea. Seven-Tier combat power, the threshold of a Starry Sea advanced civilization; even the weakest seventh-tier civilization is not something random beings can challenge lightly. Moreover, an unexpected event occurredwithin the projected images of the sand sea core region by certain alien races, some recognized the origins of the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator flagship. The Tri-Eye Dominator Flagship, belonging to the Dominator-Level Civilization of the Tri-Eye Race! The moment this declaration sounded, many beings in the alien crowd displayed expressions of shock and suspicion. The Tri-Eye civilization, acknowledged as a Starry Sea Dominator-Level civilization by the Torch Human Civilization, boasts a legacy of over a million years. Its reputation far transcends the boundaries of the Torch Humanitys domain, with many alien races having heard of its existence. In no time, the identity of the Tri-Eye civilization as a Dominator-Level civilization became common knowledge among the alien crowd. Consequently, there were even fewer who dared venture deeper into the Extreme Yang Sand Sea. A Dominator-Level civilization of the Shattered Starry Seasuch a title implies the existence of Tenth-Tier mythical combat powers within the group. No living creature would recklessly become enemies with dominators from such civilizations. Deep within the Extreme Yang Sand Sea, Song Chi and the others had considered this possibility and confirmed there had been no prior appearances of Tri-Eyed beings on the Red Star Continent. Yet they hadnt anticipated the borrowed title to be this effective. For a full three months afterward, no other creatures set foot within the sand sea. However, the deterrent power of the Tri-Eye Race has its limitations. After all, the visible being was merely a Seventh-Tier Tri-Eyed flagship. As the reactions of the Red Star Continents Origin Core intensified, more and more Domination-Level aliens began gathering in the Extreme Yang Sand Sea. The rhythmic pulses emanating from the Floating Land Origin Core held a deep allure, even for dominating creatures. The allure of an Origin Core from an Eighth-Level Floating Land is self-evident. Its crucial to understand that the high-level Floating Land Origin Core is not only beneficial to lower-level Floating Landsits also an exceedingly rare resource for low-tier Star Sea beings. The High-Level Floating Land Origin Core contains abundant Starry Sea origins. Absorbing and devouring these origins can significantly deepen ones comprehension of the Starry Sea laws, making it incredibly tempting for any living creature. Energy pulses from the Extreme Yang Sand Seas depths now carried dense Starry Sea origin energyhigh-tier Starry Sea origins, to be precise. This explains why so many Seventh-Tier dominator aliens were drawn here in such a short time. As for why no Eighth-Tier powerhouses had arrived yet, it was simply because the energy pulses had not yet reached the Eighth-Tier threshold. Bang! Amid an atmosphere interwoven with frenzy and awe, a Seventh-Tier dominator from the Devouring Star Wolf clan finally took a step forward. This entity refused to remain in the outer perimeter any longer. As a renowned presence among the Starry Sky Behemoths, the Devouring Star Wolf clanwhile not comparable to the Tri-Eye Racehad produced multiple Ninth-Tier Devouring Star Wolves in its lineage. Thus, this entity felt little apprehension toward the Tri-Eye Races reputation. Once the first trailblazer emerged, other dominators from alien races naturally began stirring. The Extreme Yang Sand Seas deep sky domethis scene unfolded clearly under the watchful gaze of the Song family, thanks to the Heavenly Eye trait of the Upper Heavens Eye. In the communicators group chat, Song Wujiang turned his gaze toward Song Chi. Little Chi, the family will offer five pieces of unconvertible silver oddities from our warship components as compensation, so act now! Were just over a month away from completing the preliminary heist. Intimidating them further with Eighth-Tier Dominator power might allow us to complete the theft without bloodshed! Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong warship, Song Chi nodded, his figure quietly disappearing the next moment. At the same time, within the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator flagship, a Fourth-Tier Robber Star alien suddenly activated a Ruins Market Projection Token in its hand. Under the pervading purple mist, a vast Eighth-Tier power quickly enveloped the skies above the Extreme Yang Sand Sea. Hundreds of light-years away, as a few equally prominent domination-level aliens prepared to follow the Seventh-Tier Devouring Star Wolf into the sand sea depths, an immense surge of energy suddenly swept down from above. Shwoosh! Void space was ripped apartan enormous and indescribable purple mist hand extended from its depths, striking toward the sand sea below. On the outer edges, a few dominating aliens felt chills through their bodies. They could discern that the purple mist hand contained Eighth-Tier power. Their only solace was that the hand wasnt targeting them. No such luck for the Seventh-Tier Devouring Star Wolfits imposing stature was entirely locked by the infinite purple mist energy. Ultimately, it could only regurgitate a golden oddity resembling a finger bone. Crack! The finger bone collided with the purple mist hand, holding the latter off for mere moments. Then, an unsettling crack sounded from the finger bone, which was rapidly driven deep into the sands below. A slightly dimmer purple mist hand pressed down again, vehemently striking the mighty frame of the Seventh-Tier Devouring Star Wolf. The purple mist hand didnt linger after the strikeit seemed more like a warning rather than a killing blow. The massive body of the Seventh-Tier Devouring Star Wolf lay bleeding silver blood, evidently severely injured. Feeling the faintly malicious gazes cast from behind, it unleashed a surge of devouring power to push back those eyes. Only after reclaiming the embedded finger bone oddity, with its golden glow somewhat dull, did it retreat. Before leaving, the wolf glanced toward the sand seas core with fear. Ultimately, it chose to withdraw entirely. This departure wasnt back to the crowd of aliensit directly exited the sand sea. It understood the severity of its injuries; though the suspected Tri-Eyed Eighth-Tier Dominator hadnt aimed to kill, the damage was grievous. While single combat might still be feasible, facing a combined attack from others would spell catastrophe or even death. Realizing this, it naturally didnt linger further. The Seventh-Tier Starry Sea origins allure was undeniable, but facing the flames for the Tri-Eyed Eighth-Tier Dominators possession was no easy feat. Following the retreat of the Seventh-Tier Devouring Star Wolf, the restless dominators among alien races settled down again. Over the next month, Song Chi utilized three silver oddities to recharge the Ruins Market Projection Token, striking three times to deter different regions around the sand sea. The results proved effective enough. ... How is it? How much longer? Deep underground, Song Shixing replied. Seven more days! Hearing this, the Song family members in the sand sea sky dome looked troubled. A day prior, the energy pulsations from the subterranean Floating Land Origin Core had already faintly reached the Eighth-Tier level. Based on predictions, Eighth-Tier dominators ought to arrive soon, making seven days feel unbearably long. Within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs main control room, Song Chis eyes flickered with calculation. Moments later, his voice sounded in the communicator group chat. I have an ideaancestors, be careful! Finished speaking, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong plunged straight downward. In the underground depths, the Dinghai Dragon Ship continued its full-scale extraction. Meanwhile, as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong reentered the stone chamber space Inside the ships main control room, Song Chi directed his gaze sharply toward the Time Chessboard component. Time ChessboardTime and Chessboard activated! At the chambers highest point, a massive virtual chessboard, built from 108 chess pieces, gradually took shape. Underneath the chessboard, the chambers space began to change drastically. With the chessboards influence, the flow of time within the chamber space became distorted. Finally, as Song Chi controlled it, the chambers time acceleration reached a mind-boggling level. Ultimately, the flow rate locked at 135 times normal speed. With this temporal acceleration, the pace of the Dinghai Dragon Ships extraction naturally soared. Inside the Dinghai Dragon Ship, Song Shixings elation soared. Estimating vaguely based on Song Chis manipulation of time, the original seven days required had now reduced to under an hour and a half. As a result, the odds of completing the heist successfully skyrocketed. What a clever boy... After moments of intense excitement, Song Shixing forced himself to remain composed. The Red Star Continents fragment of the Floating Land Origin Core hadnt yet been secured; premature delight was unwarranted. Outside, Song Xingru and the others were somewhat anxious. Although Song Chi had previously assured them he had a solution, over an hour had passed without any updatesunderstandably nerve-wracking. At that moment, Song Chis voice resounded from the sub-plate of the Long-Range Communication Disk aboard the Dinghai Dragon Steed: Ancestors, its donecome quickly! Were preparing to retreat! Hearing this, layers of waves flickered in Song Wujiangs pitch-black eyes. But with his thousands of years of experience, he maintained a calm demeanor. Its done. Prepare to retreat! Saying so, the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator flagship shrank swiftly. Once it was recovered back into the Dinghai Dragon Steed, nine warships descended into the depths of the passageway as fast as possible. ... Tens of seconds later, in the high skies where the nine warships previously hovered, fierce spatial distortions emerged. Soon, the void was violently torn aparta black claw, covered with scale armor, reached out, exuding overwhelming Eighth-Tier dominator might and clawing toward the sand sea below. There was no doubt the entity was an unknown Eighth-Tier dominator. It had sensed a pulsation of pure Starry Sea origins capable of drawing it here and sought to seize it remotely. Even buried deep underground, tens of trillions of kilometers below, Song Chi clearly sensed this fearsome pressure. But he merely smirked, softly uttering two words: Too late! As the words fell, his figure vanished from the subterranean stone chamber space. Moments after he disappeared, the all-encompassing Eighth-Tier might descendedobliterating the painstakingly crafted underground passageway built over nearly two centuries. Still, none of that matteredthe Song family had achieved their objective. Above the sky dome, as time advanced, more Eighth-Tier titans emergedincluding even the Angel King, the pinnacle Eighth-Tier being behind the Holy Light City. Yet, despite their formidable power, they couldnt possibly locate Song Chi, now far awayover 80,000 light-years beyond reach. Eventually, the Extreme Yang Sand Sea bustled for a time. Some alien races even discovered the weak point in the underground earth core. Yet nobody could proceed further to extract the Floating Land Origin Core from the Red Star Continent. Chapter 1052: 554: The Promotion Success Rate of the Dinghai Dragon Steed Chapter 1052: Chapter 554: The Promotion Success Rate of the Dinghai Dragon Steed First of all, the difficulty of extracting the Origin Core from an Eighth Level Floating Land is astonishing. Even for an Eighth Rank Great Power, it would require a significant amount of time. The size of an Eighth Level Starry Sea Floating Land is always thousands, even tens of thousands of times larger compared to the same rank of Starry Sea life. Extracting its Floating Land Origin Core is impossible without a lengthy process. Dont be misled by the fact that the Song Family took only eight years this time; thats because the Original Core Stealer, this Strange Object, provides immense enhancements to the extraction process of Floating Land Origin Core. Additionally, the strand of Origin Core Song Chi extracted this time was only an infinitesimal fraction of the complete [Red Star Continent Origin Core], less than one-millionth of its entirety, which is why it went so smoothly. Moreover, even if there were an Eighth Rank Great Power willing to devote the time, would other Great Beings of the same rank simply stand by peacefully and watch? Therefore, the Song Familys extraction this time is truly unreplicable. ... Hidden Pulse headquarters, Dragon Abyss City. Upon their return, the eleven individuals immediately reconvened in the Dragon Abyss Hall. Aside from them, there were also thirty Zhulu Warship Captains under the Hidden Pulse branch. The strand of Floating Land Origin Core from the Red Star Continent had been obtained. Next, the Song Familys top priority was to assist Dragon Spine Continent in advancing to a Seventh Level Floating Land. Before this, the majority of the clan members within the Hidden Pulse branch naturally needed to return to the Torch Human Civilization Territory. The advancement of a Sixth Level Floating Land to a Seventh Level Floating Land is a qualitative transformation. Upon successful advancement, the resulting Energy Tide would be extraordinarily profound. Bathing in this tidal surge would provide tremendous benefits to Torch Ship Captains. For this extraction operation, the Hidden Pulse clan members had also paid a tremendous price. They deserved a fair chance, just like the clan members of the direct veins, to bathe in the washing of this Energy Tide. Lets proceed this way. Every successfully awakened clan member shall have the freedom to make their own choice. Shixing, ensure that the clan members below are counted quickly with Little Pools [Dimension Space Stone] available, this shouldnt be difficult. Saying so, Song Wujiang paused before continuing: Dragon Abyss City is in decent shape, but Dragon Shark City must not remain unguarded. Discuss among yourselves who might be most suitable? Here, Song Chi was just about to volunteer. Being able to travel freely between the two continents, he seemed the most suitable candidate for the task. However, before he could speak, Song Yao stepped in and volunteered ahead of him. Ill handle this! As someone who had practically devoted his entire life to the family, a few people nearby prepared to dissuade him. But Song Yao didnt give them the opportunity to speak. Its settled this way. Im already old, so I wont deprive the family of this hard-earned opportunity. Even if I manage to return to the rank of Battleship Captain through this Energy Tide, theres still no hope for me to break through to the Fearless Ship rank afterward. Although the Energy Tide of a Seventh Level Floating Land is remarkable, the number of clan members we need far exceeds the available opportunities let the younger generations take it instead! Upon hearing this, several Fourth Rank clan members who had initially tried to intervene collectively fell silent. They, too, were advanced in age and had hoped to seize this chance to upgrade their Flagships to Battleships. Given this, what right did they have to try and persuade him? Just as Song Yao said, if Dragon Spine Continent truly succeeded in advancing to a Seventh Level Floating Land, many would desire to leverage the Energy Tide to push for advancements ranging from Zhulu Warships to Battleships, and even Fearless Ships. Not to mention that the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] would undoubtedly be among the first; its like a musical chairs scenario where someone inevitably has to step aside. Seeing that Song Yao had already made up his mind and knowing his stubborn nature, no one tried to persuade him further. Over the following months, millions of clan members from the Hidden Pulse branch began transferring back to Dragon Spine Continent via Song Chis use of the [Dimension Space Stone]. ... Half a year later. Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Whale Hall. As was customary for discussing significant clan affairs, the hall was shrouded in Chaos Mist, completely cutting off all connections to the outside world. Looking up, the one hundred Starry Sky Thrones newly added after the second repair of [Dragon Whale Hall] were all occupied. Adding the thirty-plus returning Zhulu Warship Captains from the Hidden Pulse branch to those standing in the lower hall, along with the Fourth Rank clan members presently stationed on Dragon Spine Continent, the number of Song Family clan members ranked Zhulu Warship Captain and above gathered within Dragon Whale Hall had exceeded two hundred. This was an astonishing figure unimaginable a few hundred years ago. Back when Song Chis Tenth Direct Vein returned to the clan, the number of Clan Elders in the family was only slightly over forty. Even including the Hidden Pulse branch, it was merely sixty or seventy in total. Now, this figure had tripled. This growth was all thanks to the clans centuries-long efforts in fully utilizing the vast resources seized from the Robber Star Race. Once everyone had settled, Song Wujiang finally spoke from his position at the head of the hall. After nearly two hundred years of tireless efforts, Dragon Spine Continent has officially begun its advancement to a Seventh Level Floating Land. According to calculations, this advancement process is expected to last about ten years. This means that ten years from now, Dragon Spine Continent will generate the initial Energy Tide of a Seventh Level Floating Land. Everyone must fully prepare themselves those who have reached the limits of their current stage may attempt to use this opportunity to propel their warships toward advancement. After speaking, his tone turned slightly sterner as he added: Additionally, all veins must notify promising younger clan members who could attempt advancements, ensuring they are properly prepared ahead of time. This matter is crucial. Whether the clan can significantly elevate its overall strength before the next civilization war depends entirely on this opportunity. No one shall act on selfish intentions is that clear? Chapter 1053: 554: The Success Rate of [Dinghai Dragon Steed]s Promotion_2 Chapter 1053: Chapter 554: The Success Rate of [Dinghai Dragon Steed]s Promotion_2 Rest assured, Patriarch! This is the critical moment for the Dragon Spine Song Family to officially ascend to the Immortal Clan. We dare not slack off! ... Once all matters were explained, the chaotic mist within the grand hall gradually dissipated, and the members of the family departed one after another. Just as Song Chi was about to turn and leave, Song Wujiang called out to him. Little Chi, remember, start the warship promotion task on time in eight years. The task duration for the battleships promotion to Fearless Ship has been extended to two years; dont mess it up! Rest assured, Patriarch. Your grandson understands. Speaking of the warship promotion task, do you have a suitable place for bathing in Alien Blood? Should the family arrange for some Fifth Rank and Sixth Rank aliens for you? With the Dragon Spine Continents promotion imminent, the family planned for a large number of clan members to initiate their warship promotion tasks eight or nine years later. Even though the Song Family had already begun purchasing cheap Robber Star Race slaves through several secret channels, had expedited their exploration of the Alien Star Domain, and tried their best to locate suitable hunting grounds, there were still challenges to surmount. Thus, Song Wujiang raised the question. However, Song Chi, already prepared, shook his head instantly. The dozens of Sixth Rank Blood Battle Clan creatures brought back from the Blood Battle Secret Realm were enough to meet the requirements for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs subsequent promotion, eliminating the need for further trouble. ... Time flew quickly, and five years passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Song Wujiang took Song Chi to the territory under the Chenxing Clans administration. Of course, their purpose wasnt to visit the Chenxing Clan. Since the incident with the [Time Realm Tree Secret Realm], relations between the two clans had remained strained. This time, the two warships continued to travel in secrecy. Mist Star Region, Chaos Star Domain. The Dinghai Dragon Steed and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong plunged into the black hole radiation zone at the mists center, heading straight toward the inner perimeter of the black hole. In a certain area deep within the black hole, the two warships came to a halt. In the main control room of the Dinghai Dragon Steed, Song Wujiangs gaze abruptly turned toward the [Void Exile] component. This time, however, he wasnt activating the Golden Sanctuary Quality component but instead manually revoked the effect of a Void Sealing it had performed over a hundred years ago. As the component was activated, the void near the two warships began to tremble violently. In the next moment, a massive spatial rift appeared at incredible speed. The spatial rift itself wasnt the focus, though. All eyes were fixed on the familiar [Black Devourer King Beast] that was struggling to emerge from the rift. The Seventh Rank Black Devourer King Beast still bore the Fallen Immortal Spear impaled through its body by Song Chi. Its injuries remained as severe as they had been. Just as it escaped the Void Sealing and had no time to express its fury, Song Chi immediately froze it in place using Zen Seal: External Time Stop. Beside him, the Dinghai Dragon Steed, having activated the genuine [Annihilation Fury] component, erupted in firepower. Swoosh! A beam pierced through the void inside the black hole, ultimately landing precisely in the Black Devourer King Beasts severely wounded and bloodied mouth. As anticipated, the King Beast succumbed to the devastating power of [Annihilation Fury], falling at last to this formidable weapon. Patriarch, how is it? Whats the promotion success rate now? Hearing Song Chis inquiry, Song Wujiang glanced at the warship promotion task panel displayed on the Dinghai Dragon Steeds console. [Warship Promotion Task (Dinghai Dragon Steed)] [Current Promotion Success Rate: 47.501% (Initial 0.001% + Special Resource Recipe 10% + Seventh Rank Peak Evil Gods Blood 12% + Seventh Rank Dominator Origin Blood 12% + Eighth Rank Dominator Ordinary Blood 1% + Bathing in Alien Blood 12.5%)] [Promotion Special Resource Recipe (3/3): Space Fragment *1, Sixth Rank Star Core *1, Extreme Stone *1] [Additional Promotion Resources: Seventh Rank Peak Evil Gods Blood, Seventh Rank Dominator Origin Blood, Eighth Rank Dominator Ordinary Blood] [Bathing in Alien Blood: Seventh Rank Black Devourer King Beast, Sixth Rank Sword Slave Clan, Sixth Rank Earth Crawling Dragon...] Scanning the task panel, a look of satisfaction flashed across Song Wujiangs eyes. Having activated the promotion task five years ago, he had eliminated countless Sixth Rank aliens during this time. Moreover, with the Black Devourer King Beasta Dominator-level entitybrought down in this endeavor, the promotion success rate had reached a remarkably high level. After all, this was the promotion of a Fearless Ship to a Star-Annihilating Starship. To achieve a 47% success rate was unimaginable for others. 47.501%, is it? This doesnt even account for the core Energy Tide bonus following the Dragon Spine Continents promotion to a Seventh Level Floating Land, nor the second chance afforded by the Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit]... Hearing the patriarchs response, Song Chis eyes brightened with anticipation. Based on this calculation, the chances of the Dinghai Dragon Steed successfully ascending this time were indeed immense. Inside the black hole, Song Chi retrieved the [Fallen Immortal Spear] and activated the [Super Body Shrink Card] component to shrink the corpse of the Black Devourer King Beast. Once they returned to the Ruins Market, the two didnt waste time detouring to the Dragon Spine Continent. Instead, they instantly teleported back via the market. With only five years left until the Dragon Spine Continents official promotion, every moment was precious now. ... On this day, activity in the Zhu Tian Ruins Market surged again as a new round of transactions commenced. As Song Chi watched the hundreds of thousands of Starry Sea Alien Races traversing the market, he shook his head slightly. If these alien races knew about the several dozen Sixth Rank beings, each over a hundred thousand meters tall, sealed above their heads, he wondered what kind of expressions theyd show. Oh... While idly pondering, Song Chi suddenly raised an eyebrow and let out a light exclamation. In his line of sight, a Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf walking down from the fourth floor of the market was behaving unusually. Its stride was noticeably more hurried, and a shop it usually wouldnt visit until midway through the transaction period had now become its first destination. Could it be here for the [Eternal Night Gem]? Connecting the thought, Song Chis interest was piqued, and most of his attention shifted to the Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf, which had ascended decades ago. As he speculated, the elfs goal indeed turned out to be the Oddity Exchange Shop. More importantly, upon entering the shop, its sharp gaze locked straight onto the [Eternal Night Gem]. Respected Lord of the Ruins Market, the [Moon God] whom our New Moon Tribe worships has awakened. By Her command, I have come to ask what it would take for you to part with this [Eternal Night Gem]? Upon hearing this, Song Chi fell silent. What did he need? That was indeed a good question, prompting his thoughts to race rapidly in this moment. Golden Super Main Cannon Golden Upgrading Fire Source Eighth Rank Evil Gods Blood ... Within moments, a long list of urgently needed items emerged in his mind. Yet, after a few seconds of contemplation, a new desire surfaced in his mind. A Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity capable of concealing warship traces and tampering with destiny. Since leaving the Blood Battle Secret Realm more than a decade ago, the Ruins Market Secret Realm had been repeatedly tracked by the persistent Shang Family. As a result, he hadnt dared to equip the Golden [Blood Battle Stele] and [Heavenly Frost Crown] components. The thought of these extraordinarily rare Golden Sanctuary Quality components sitting idly in the marketunusedwas enough to make Song Chi feel utterly vexed. After a long moment of consideration, Song Chi finally gave his response. [Eighth Rank Evil Gods Blood, Golden Spark Artifact, or a Golden Wondrous Oddity that can conceal and tamper with destinyany of these three types of Oddities would suffice.] In the end, he refrained from mentioning the Golden Quality Super Main Cannon. Even though the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would gain a second Super Main Cannon slot following its promotion to Fearless Ship, the Golden Super Main Cannon was objectively the lowest-value item among his needs. Aside from that, he still owned the [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits], a Silver Super Main Cannon, which made the Golden Super Main Cannon a lower priority. After receiving the reply, the Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf bowed gently and then respectfully said: I will relay your words to the Matriarch of the New Moon Tribe and the [Moon God]. Please wait for a short while, my lord!! With those words, the elf swiftly left the shop, exited the market via the Ruins Market Projection Room, and rushed to report to its New Moon Matriarch. Chapter 1054: 555: "Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale Chapter 1054: Chapter 555: Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale The waiting always felt interminable, even though the Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf had only been away from the Ruins Market for a mere dozen minutes. But to Song Chi, it felt far longer. Finally, at about the fifteenth minute, the Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf returned. Upon re-entering the Ruins Market Strange Object Exchange Shop, the elf did not take further actions and directly retrieved three items radiating dazzling golden light from its storage necklace. A single strand of Fire Seed. A special snake scale. And a drop of pure silver-colored blood. The Power of Laws traversed through the Strange Object Exchange Shop, providing Song Chi with complete information about the three items he acquired. [Oddity: Dark Divine Fire] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: No] [Note: The divine fire left behind by a Dark Deity from the Dark World of Gods Continent after its demise; through fortuitous circumstances, it transformed into a strand of Fire Seed Oddity.] ... [Oddity: Dust World Giant Pythons Scale] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale}] [Note: A snake scale shed by the Mythical Dust World Giant Python; nurtured long-term by Mythical Power, the scale transcended its origins to directly become a Gold Sanctuary Oddity.] ... The last item, naturally, was a drop of Eighth Rank Evil Gods Blood. Examining the attributes of the three items, Song Chi immediately eliminated the option of the [Dark Divine Fire], which couldnt be converted into a Torch Tier Fire Source. As for the latter two, these truly placed him in a brief dilemma. He had already reviewed the attributes of the component [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] that could be converted from the [Dust World Giant Pythons Scale] Oddity. It was undeniably a component urgently required by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale lv0 Quality: Gold Unique Feature: Dust World Giant Pythons Mythical Protection Consumption: 100/s Upgrade Requirements: 100 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 10,000 Spectral Energy Points Note: This component requires 5 slot spaces. {Dust World Giant Pythons Mythical Protection: When mounted on a warship, grants the protection of Mythical Power, ignoring all searches and locks initiated by entities with a status lower than that of the Dust World Giant Python.} This component bore striking resemblance to the familys [Annihilation Fury] and [Sub-Annihilation Fury] components, being single-feature items. Precisely because of this, their feature effects were extraordinarily powerful. Song Chi wasnt entirely certain of the Dust World Giant Pythons rank, but based on the attributes indicated for this component, it could easily be deduced that it was a Mythical-level creature. What is Myth? It is the pinnacle of existence, reaching at least the Tenth Rank. And since such creatures are at least Tenth Rank, their status starts at the lowest of Colorful/Lesser Rank. Thus, halting the Shang Familys persistent pursuits would not be impossible. This was precisely why Song Chi immediately focused on this item. However, in comparison to the [Dust World Giant Pythons Scale], the drop of Eighth Rank Evil Gods Blood held equal allure for him. Not to mention, if the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] fails its promotion this time, upon the activation of the Sixth Rank Time Realm Fruit, the drop of Eighth Rank Evil Gods Blood could be infused into the warship. This, coupled with the secondary promotion impact provided by the Time Realm Fruit, would drastically increase the chance of success. With this thought, Song Chi organized his language and then issued a response. [Due to special reasons, the transaction is delayed by five years!] After speaking, without giving the Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf a chance to object, an enormous repelling force engulfed its figure completely. Not only the Dark Night Elf, but every alien in the Ruins Market faced the same treatment. In the next second, tens of thousands of aliens were forcibly expelled from the Ruins Market Secret Realm. Of course, this was merely an emergency scenario deliberately orchestrated by Song Chi to prevent the [Moon God] from detecting anything unusual. As for opportunistic price hikeswell, with the transaction nearing its conclusion, ending it prematurely by a few dozen minutes would have little impact. From then on, everything would be deferred by five years. ... Time passed, and five years flashed by. Chenxing Kingdom, Dinghai Star Domain. Viewed from outer space, the Dragon Spine Continent maintained its one-thousand-light-year diameter from ten years prior, showing no inclination of advancing to the Seventh Level Floating Land. In the dark depths several hundred light-years away from the outer starry expanse, a Zhulu Warship hovered silently, concealed within the void. In the main control room of the Zhulu Warship, the Fourth Rank Torch Captain, a direct descendant of the Chenxing Clan, once again activated a silver communication component aboard the warship. No abnormalities on Dragon Spine Continent within the past year! Acknowledged. Continue the surveillance! Understood.... Before the reply was completed, the Zhulu Warship Captains eyes abruptly widened in shock and disbelief as he stared directly at the remote projection screen before him. On the projection screen, what had been the tranquil Dragon Spine Continent for an entire year now shattered dramatically. What emerged next was a super floating land with a diameter already exceeding three thousand light-years, which continued to rapidly merge surrounding Floating Land fragments and asteroids as it expanded further. Damn it, an illusionDragon Spine Continent is impacting the Seventh Level Floating Land! What are you saying? Hel, repeat that again! No, its not impacting the Seventh Level Floating LandDragon Spine Continent has already successfully ascended to the Seventh Level Floating Land! My [Chenxing Kingdom]s first Seventh Level Floating Land comes from the Dragon Spine Song Family! It wasnt just the Chenxing Clan that was stunned; at this very moment, all monitors hidden in the starry expanse surrounding Dragon Spine Continent from various factions relayed the news back to their home bases. The scale of this upheaval was enough to shake not just the Chenxing Kingdom but the entirety of the Heavenly Disk Galaxy. In no time, the upper echelons of various powers throughout the Chenxing Kingdom found themselves shocked to their cores. ... Inside Dragon Spine Continent, in the depths of a sinkhole connecting to the Earth Core. Eleven core members of the Song Family stood steadfast. Staring at the surging Origin Core of Dragon Spine Continent before them, Song Wujiang stepped forward. Before long, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] was summoned from the Ancestral Torch within him, hovering steadily above the restless Floating Land Origin Core. As Song Wujiang swiftly shifted his gaze behind him to Song Shiyuan and the others, he spoke again: Shiyuan, head outside the Floating Land and welcome the forthcoming guests. Remember to summon the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship immediatelyyou must ensure our guests remain disciplined! Understood! Once Song Shiyuan briskly departed, Song Wujiang continued: Shixing, you stay here and guarantee that the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]s promotion goes undisturbed! Little Pool, Little Flame, head to the selected Energy Tide bathing promotion points immediately. Miss Ru, Tian Hao, Tian Shuyoure tasked with guarding them! A series of orders cascaded from Song Wujiangs mouth, sending the Song Familys peak combatants into full alertness. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Fiery Fire Valley. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong hovered directly above the valley; this location had been designated by Song Chi as his promotion site. Within the warship, Song Chis gaze remained fixed on the attribute panel before him. [Warship Promotion Task (Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong)] [Current Promotion Success Rate: 90.81% (Initial Promotion Success Rate 0.01% + Special Resource Recipe 10% + Sixth Rank Peak Evil Gods Blood 6% + Seventh Rank True Immortal Primordial Blood 17% + Seventh Rank Ordinary Dominator Blood 1% + Bathing in Alien Blood 56.8%)] [Promotion Special Resource Recipe (2/2): Heavenly Meteorite *1, High Level Space Law Crystal *1] [Additional Promotion Resources: Sixth Rank Peak Evil Gods Blood, Seventh Rank True Immortal Primordial Blood, Seventh Rank Ordinary Dominator Blood] [Bathing in Alien Blood: Sixth Rank Blood Battle Clan *68...] Over two years, he had incrementally raised the promotion success rate to over 90%. Though it fell short of prior rates of 98% or 95%, let there be no misunderstandingthis was the promotion of a battleship to a Fearless Ship. Promotion of such a rank, even for core descendants of Immortal Clans that had existed for ten millennia, typically peaked at a 70% success rate. A rate of 90% was exceedingly impressive. Why didnt Song Chi continue pushing further? The answer was simpleit was beyond his capabilities. After surpassing 90%, further improvement was no longer achievable by eliminating Sixth Rank aliens; targets had to be Dominator Creatures. Still, Song Chi was deeply satisfied. With a 90% success rate and one Fifth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] already consumed, even if his first promotion attempt failed, he could continue trying for a second attempt. The chances of a failed promotion were indeed minuscule. Moreover, even if misfortune struck again and both Nine-Tenths success promotions failed, the onboard [Time Chess Board] component would provide salvation. In that desperate scenario, hed have to activate the Nine-Life Life and Death Chess ability as a last resort. Time flowed onward as the Dragon Spine Continents expansion persisted. Everyone understood that once the Floating Lands expansion concluded, the Energy Tide would inevitably emerge. Every member of the Song Family eagerly anticipated its arrival. At another promotion point on the continent. Multiple cruisers were gathered. In their warship magnetic communications group chat, several young Song Family members conversed. Yiming, how confident are you about promoting your Zhulu Warship this time? Hmm, my current success rate is up to 76%. With the Energy Tides boost, perhaps it could even reach 85%! 76%, huh? Nice. Im only at 64%; reaching above 70% would be a victory for me! ... Hopeful participants in the promotion process like these were scattered throughout Dragon Spine Continent. Unlike the fervent anticipation gripping the continents interior, the external sphere surrounding Dragon Spine Continent was fraught with tension. Shiyuan, whats the meaning of this? With Dragon Spine Continent ascending to the Seventh Level Floating Land, weve only come to offer our congratulations. But barring us like thisis this how your Song Family treats guests? Outside the Floating Land Shield of Dragon Spine Continent, the [Immovable Ming King] Fearless Ship lay suspended. Directly above it positioned the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, fully armed. The flickering Ghost Lights at its bow unmistakably signaled that the dominator-level flagship had prepared to open fire at any moment. Suddenly, the cluster of warships ahead of [Immovable Ming King] dispersed. In the next moment, the over-ten-thousand-kilometer-long [Chenxing Traverse Ship] Star-Annihilating Battleship slowly emerged. Clearly, Dragon Spine Continents ascension to the Seventh Level Floating Land had also drawn out the sole Star-Annihilating Ship Captain of Chenxing Kingdom. Chapter 1055: 556: Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Promoted Chapter 1055: Chapter 556: Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Promoted At the moment [Chenxing Traverse Ship] appeared, the expression on Song Shiyuans face within [Immovable Ming King] became significantly more solemn by countless degrees. The arrival of Chenxing Kingdoms only Star-Annihilating Starship is something that no number of battleships or Fearless Ships can compare to. Yet despite this, the determination in his eyes remained firm, showing no signs of conceding. The promotion of Dragon Spine Floating Land is nearing completion. The outcome of this event can no longer be altered. Song Shiyuan, you are being a bit excessive! A detached voice came from within the Star-Annihilating Starship, carrying a trace of the unique oppressive weight of an Annihilation Starship Captain, as though issuing a warning to Song Shiyuan in this manner. However, Song Shiyuans attitude did not change whatsoever in response. Your Majesty, our familys ancestor has said that once the energy tide passes, he will personally come forth to welcome the esteemed guests, but it can only be after the energy tide!! Upon hearing this reply, Rosetta Chenxing within [Chenxing Traverse Ship] was evidently dissatisfied. He hadnt anticipated that even with his presence, Song Shiyuan would still remain so unyielding. Within [Immovable Ming King], Song Shiyuan, however, understood all of this perfectly. The promotion of Dragon Spine Continent this time marked the most significant event for the entire family in three thousand years, second to none. The successful promotion to Seventh Level Floating Land was not merely the Song Familys first step toward becoming an Immortal Clan; the resulting energy tide would also be the critical factor in bridging the gap between the family and a true Immortal Clan power. Indeed, what Rosetta Chenxing previously said was correct: the expansion of Dragon Spine Continent at this moment was unstoppable. But that didnt mean these external forces wouldnt attempt another kind of interference. If they allowed these dozens of battleships, Fearless Ships, and one Star-Annihilating Starship to penetrate the interior of Dragon Spine Continent now, they too could share in the baptism of the subsequent energy tide. In doing so, the impact of the energy tides baptism would be significantly diluted. No need to mention the low-ranking clan members of the Song Family even the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] positioned at the Floating Land Origin Core would experience a drastic reduction in promotion enhancements. Buzz... Buzz... Buzz! Above the Fearless Ship [Immovable Ming King], light began to converge at the bow of the Tri-Eyed Royal Family Dominator Flagship, where the golden Star-Annihilating Cannon [Death Robber Star Cannon] mounted on the flagship started charging under Song Shiyuans command. Your Majesty, I urge you not to push too hard, or else, we might all end up taking a trip to the [Torch Ancestral Court]!! On those final words, Torch Ancestral Court, Song Shiyuan deliberately accentuated his tone, and upon hearing them, the representatives of all forces within Chenxing Kingdom visibly shifted their expressions, including Rosetta Chenxing aboard [Chenxing Traverse Ship]. Everyone was deeply aware of Song Shiyuans character. As one of the Song Familys most pivotal figures, he was considered the second Dinghai Divine Needle of the clan. When Song Shiyuan escalates matters to this level, it signifies that he is genuinely prepared for combat. It also implies that if they dare to continue pressing forward, the Dominator Flagship ahead might open fire at any moment. When combat powers of Seventh Rank engaged in conflict within the territory of Torch Humanity causing casualties, it would undoubtedly alarm the Four Great Ancestral Courts of Torch Humanity. Thus, the final outcome was silence. Including [Chenxing Traverse Ship], all representatives of Chenxing Kingdom forces found themselves in a peculiar silence, left with no choice but to watch as Dragon Spine Continent expanded step by step. Four thousand light-years; Five thousand light-years; Six thousand light-years; ... Until a certain moment, when the diameter of Dragon Spine Continent fully broke through eight thousand light-years, its expansion speed gradually slowed down. Ultimately, the diameter of Dragon Spine Continent settled at eight thousand four hundred light-years. For a Seventh Level Floating Land, this diameter was notably small. After all, the typical size of a Seventh Level Floating Land generally reached around ten thousand light-years. But it was understandable; Dragon Spine Continent had just completed its promotion. With several hundred to a thousand years of further settling, the Floating Lands area would undoubtedly expand further. As the expansion of the Floating Land concluded, rings of unique energy fluctuations began emerging across Dragon Spine Continent. Its the energy tide of the Seventh Level Floating Land! An urgent gasp echoed from within the warships of the kingdoms forces representatives. Many captains eyes were filled with burning fervor. The energy tide produced by a Seventh Level Floating Land was enough to push these captains, stuck at the battleship and Fearless Ship stages for over a millennium, further forward. However, when the fervor and envy faded, only helplessness and frustration remained in their eyes. This wasnt the promotion of their own ancestral land it was another quasi-Immortal Clan within the kingdom attempting to take their final step, something beyond their reach. As for everything happening outside, the Song Family clan members atop Dragon Spine Continent remained unaware. All their attention was focused on the Floating Land, where rings of energy tides were gradually surging. As these tides grew stronger, the Warship Promotion Task Panels of the Song Family clan members began to ripple in response. Fiery Fire Valley, within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Song Chis gaze was intently fixed on the Warship Promotion Task Panel before him. [Warship Promotion Task (Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong)] [Current Promotion Success Rate: 92.03%] ... [Warship Promotion Task (Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong)] [Current Promotion Success Rate: 90.81%] ... [Current Promotion Success Rate: 92.84%] ... [Current Promotion Success Rate: 90.81%] ... [Current Promotion Success Rate: 93.52%] ... [Current Promotion Success Rate: 90.81%] ... With every peak of the energy tide, the promotion success rate of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would steadily surge toward new heights. Yet upon returning to the trough, it would instantly drop back to its initial 90.81%. Chapter 1056: 556: Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Promoted _2 Chapter 1056: Chapter 556: Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Promoted _2 Because of the unpredictable success rate of ascension, at this moment, none of the Song Family Clan members attempting to ascend dared lose focus for even a second. At a certain moment, the ascension success rate for Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship reached a new height. [Current Ascension Success Rate: 95.01%] The instant Song Chi saw this success rate, an epiphany surged in his heart as intuition told him this must be the energy tide peak of Dragon Spine Continent. Embracing this realization, he did not hesitate and chose to trust his instincts. Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship, Ascend! The moment he pressed the button to initiate the official ascension of the warship, endless spectral energy began to envelop the entire Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship. This signified that the battleship had officially entered its ascension towards becoming a Fearless Ship. Taking advantage of this moment, Song Chi personally exited the warship. Not just Song Chiat the same time he pressed the ascension button, tens of thousands of clan members across Dragon Spine Continent also initiated the ascension of their flagship vessels. This included the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] located deep in the Earth Core depths of Dragon Spine Continent. At the moment of the highest peak, Song Wujiang captured [Dinghai Dragon Steed]s ascension success rate barely breaking through 60%. Without hesitation, he commenced the battleships official ascension towards becoming a Star-Annihilating Starship. ... Time seemed unbearably lengthy at this moment. At the center of Fiery Fire Valley, high above the sky. Amid the spectral energy surrounding him, Song Chi hovered in mid-air, his gaze fixed toward the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship below, tinged with faint worry. Until a certain moment, the infinite spectral energy enveloping the warship suddenly boiled. In the next instant, the ships hull began to expand rapidly. Success! Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship has officially ascended to become a Fearless Ship! Witnessing this scene, Song Chi finally let out a sigh of total relief. The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship successfully ascended in one attempt, without needing the [Time Realm Fruit]. This was undoubtedly fantastic news. This meant that when attempting a further breakthrough to the Star-Annihilating Starship in the future, the Sixth-Rank [Time Realm Fruit] could still be used, rather than relying solely on the Nine-Life Life and Death Chess. Although the Nine-Life Life and Death Chess was immensely powerful, it could only be used nine times no matter whatavoiding its use would naturally be the best choice. Song Chis gaze did not leave the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship as he watched the warship expand step by step before his own eyes. Fifteen thousand meters; Eighteen thousand meters; Thirty-two thousand meters; ... As time passed, the final length of the warships hull settled at an incredible one hundred sixty thousand meters. Just from this staggering hull size alone, the immense foundation of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship was evident. However, Song Chi did not linger on this matter. He immediately charged into the warship to reinstall components that had been previously offloaded through the [Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring]. Among them was the Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits, the ships second super main cannon. He couldnt wait to activate the detailed attribute panel for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship. [Name: Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship] [Model: Torch-Class Fearless Spectral Warship] [Level: lv60] [Extra Features: Space Lock, Self-Healing] [Basic Components: Silver Torch Hull lv60, Blood Spear (Gold) lv70, Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits (Silver) lv70, Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon (Gold) lv70, Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform (Silver) lv70, Heavenly Universe Slaying God Cannon (Silver) lv70, Soul-destroying Pupil Light Cannon (Red) lv60, Bursting Particle Cannon (Red) lv60, Golden Armor-Piercing Cannon (Red) lv60, Shadow Demonic Destruction Cannon (Orange) lv50, Red Fire Sky Curtain Cannon (Orange) lv50, Electromagnetic Thunder Light Cannon (Orange) lv50, Cold Light Heavenly Frost Cannon (Orange) lv50, Neutron Star Core Armor (Gold) lv70, Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine (Black) lv70, Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield (Gold) lv70, Heavenly Eye (Gold) lv70, Spectral Cultivation Room lv32 (18/20)] [Additional Components: Time Chessboard (Colorful) lv70 Black Hole Evolution Layer (Black) lv70, Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb (Black) lv70 Purusa Zen Seal (Gold) lv70, Angel Sovereign Wings (Gold) lv70, Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk (Gold) lv70, Heavenly Authority Control Ring (Gold) lv79 Final Blessing (Silver) lv70, Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon (Silver) lv70, Dome Sky Wisdom Brain System (Silver) lv60, Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm (Silver) lv70, Yang Concentric Medallion (Silver) lv60, Death Robber Tracking Seal (Silver) lv70, Time Chess (Silver) lv50, Super Body Shrink Card (Silver) lv70, Space Lock Seal (Silver) lv70, Red Vault Jump Device (Silver) lv70 Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring (Red) lv60, Black Gold Ram (Red) lv60, Fallen Angel Soldier Tree (Red) lv60, Heart of Behemoth (Red) lv60, Mother-Child Control Spirit Ring (Red) lv60, Super Ability Controller (Red) lv60, Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet (Red) lv60, Oath Pact (Red) lv60, Divine Binding Chains (Red) lv60, Totem Spirit Column (Red) lv60, Long-Range Communicator (Red) lv60, Master-Servant Contract (Red) lv60, Sky-breaking Spike (Red) lv60, Plasma Guardian (Red) lv60, Taiyi Soul-Suppressing Stele (Red) lv60, Void Phantom Assassin Soldier Figurine Tree (Red) lv60, Warship Swapping Device (Red) lv60, Aurora Transition Device (Red) lv60, Proportional Scaling Instrument (Red) lv60, Void Membrane (Red) lv60, Life System Medical Repair Pod (Red) lv60 External Cobalt Piercing Bullet Launcher (Orange) lv59, Brainwave Remote Control System (Orange) lv50, Chapter of Shadow Descension (Orange) lv50, Void Escape Orb (Orange) lv50, Phantom Thruster (Orange) lv50, Abnormal Status Purifier (Orange) lv50, Virus Spore Rejection Membrane (Orange) lv50, Holy Cross Beacon (Orange) lv50, Ultrasonic Geomagnetic Detector (Orange) lv50, Spiritual Beam Fusion Device (Orange) lv50, Winged Launch Platform (Orange) lv50, Multi-function Converter (Orange) lv50, Atomic Repair Instrument (Orange) lv50, Water Molecule Isolation Outer Membrane (Orange) lv50 Fixed-Point Launch Pad (Blue) lv30, Blood Soul Stigma (Blue) lv30, Space Beacon Emitter (Blue) lv30, Sonic Silence Field (Blue) lv30, Torch Warship Boarding Certificate (Blue) lv30 (113/170)] [Spectral Energy Pool: 10,000,000/10,000,000] [Resources: Fallen Immortal Spear, Seventh Rank Black Devourer King Beast Corpse, Silver Dragon Spear, Divine-weaving Sword, 22 Dominant True Spirit Fragments, 10 Eighth-Rank Floating Land Origin wisps...] After viewing the attributes of the newly ascended Fearless Ship, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship, the joy in Song Chis eyes grew even stronger. With the successful ascension, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship not only gained a new slot for another super main cannon but also elevated its base component effect amplification from 300% as a battleship to 400% now. Additionally, with the Torch Hull reaching lv60, the warships extra slots surged to 170. Previously, only twenty or so slots were vacant, but now they had expanded to over fifty slotsa relief that would postpone any immediate concerns. Most importantly, the enhancement limits for the warships components had risen from lv79 to lv89, allowing the ships components to potentially ascend to the Eighth Rank in the future. Yet the primary issue was his own limitation, as he remained stuck at Silver Torch Seed status, which hindered component enhancements to the Eighth Rank. Golden Upgrading Fire Source, Golden Upgrading Fire Source... Trying to acquire fire sources of this level is easier said than done... Recalling the hundreds of years he had spent purchasing golden spark artifacts and information at steep prices with no success, Song Chi couldnt help but sigh in frustration. Moments later, he shook his head heavily, banishing these thoughts, and maneuvered the warship straight toward the dome sky before immediately activating its jump device. Right now, the priority was the ascension of the elder patriarch Song Wujiangs flagship vessel, [Dinghai Dragon Steed]; all other matters had to wait. Deep in the Earth Core of Dragon Spine Continent, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship, now a Fearless Ship, arrived successfully. Not long after Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ship, Song Yans [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea] also followed close behind. Seeing both flagships successfully ascend, Song Wujiang and Song Shixing, who were stationed there, displayed heartfelt relief. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Ships control room, a brief greeting was exchanged before Song Chi condensed an Ethereal Body to stay in the control room while his real self quickly moved elsewhere. At the Ruins Markets [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], with a mere thought from him, the platforms configuration activated. As a light gate was projected forward, a new round of Ruins Market trading officially began. The urgency of initiating this transaction was, of course, to meet with the Dark Night Elf and complete the deal delayed for five years. Although a Fearless Ships ascension to a Star-Annihilating Starship generally takes considerably longer than a battleships ascension to a Fearless Ship, the process could still be swift. If the transaction werent initiated early, should [Dinghai Dragon Steed] fail its ascension, there might not be enough time to procure Eighth-Rank Evil Gods Blood from the Fifth-Rank Dark Night Elf. Chapter 1057: 557: The Second Star-Annihilating Starship of the Chenxing Kingdom Chapter 1057: Chapter 557: The Second Star-Annihilating Starship of the Chenxing Kingdom The Strange Object Exchange Shop at the Ruins Marketthe Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf stood respectfully. In its hands remained the exact same three items as five years ago. However, deep down, it was somewhat uneasy. Perhaps the Ruins Market Lord wasnt satisfied, as it had yet to receive a response. Song Chi paid no mind to its reaction; his attention was entirely focused on the Ethereal Body over there. Deep in the earths core, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] hovered above the Floating Land Origin Core, trembling violently. The Spectral Energy shrouding the ships surface was continuously extracting Tidal Energy spilling forth from the Origin Core. With this alone, it was managing to seize nearly thirty percent of that boundless energy. This was also why [Dinghai Dragon Steed] had managed to increase its advancement success rate beyond 10% in one go during its effort to ascend to a Star-Annihilating Starship. Under the tense gazes of four pairs of eyes, suddenly, the violent tremors of [Dinghai Dragon Steed] ceased altogether. The Spectral Energy coating its surface rapidly dissipated. However, the expansion of the warships hull remained delayed. Just as the group was about to conclude that the ships first advancement had failed, the warship hovering above the Floating Land Origin Core quietly began to swell. It succeeded! And it succeeded in one attempt! Hahaha! Today, the Song Family must celebrate! ... Thunderous laughter burst forth from within [Dinghai Xinglong], yet no one felt it grating. On the contrary, the hearts of everyone present were abuzz with exhilaration at this moment. The successful advancement of [Dinghai Dragon Steed] not only marked the birth of a new Star-Annihilating Starship, but it also signified that the Dragon Spine Song Family would rightfully step into the ranks of the Immortal Clans rather than being begrudgingly labeled as a quasi member. Immortal Clans, not only within the Torch Human Civilization Territory but even across the vast Shattered Starry Sea, belonged to the first-tier powers. Barring unforeseen incidents, this achievement was enough to ensure the Dragon Spine Song Familys flourishing for tens of thousands of yearsif not a hundred thousand. For any faction, this was a monumental event. More importantly, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] had ascended to a Star-Annihilating Starship without using the Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit], leaving open the possibility of progressing to a Star River Ship in the future. ... Back at Zhu Tian Ruins Market, after the excitement passed, Song Chi refocused his attention on the Strange Object Exchange Shop. [Well take this snake scale, but... the [Eternal Night Gem] is part of a combination component of a Black Supreme Oddity. A single item of the same rank wont suffice.] Finally receiving a response, the Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf let out a breath of relief. As for Song Chis reply, it didnt take it too seriously. After all, the New Moon Matriarch and the [Moon God] had long anticipated such an outcome. With a soft tap on its storage necklace, two glowing orbs materialized in the Dark Night Elfs hands. My Lord, these two items are, respectively, 20 units of Dominant True Spirit and 10 wisps of Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin. The Moon God decrees that you may choose one of the two! Seeing the other side well-prepared, Song Ci was unsurprised. After all, both sides were well aware that the [Eternal Night Gem] was part of the Black Crown Oddity. No rational person would agree to trade the [Eternal Night Gem] at an equal value. After some thought, Song Chi ultimately chose the 20 units of Dominant True Spirit. It wasnt that the Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin wasnt valuable, but the Dominant True Spirit was what he desperately needed at the moment. Enhancing components to Eighth Rank (Level 80) required only a single wisp of Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin per enhancement. Currently, he already had 10 wisps, which was enough to upgrade 10 components once the Seed of Torch was refined into a golden state. In contrast, enhancing each golden component to Eighth Rank had previously required consuming 10 units of Dominant True Spirit. Even though he still retained 22 units, combined with whatever could be refined from the Black Devourer King Beast corpse, it was still far from sufficient. With his decision made, the transaction was finalized. He successfully obtained 20 units of Dominant True Spirit and the [Dust World Giant Python Scale], while the Fifth Rank Dark Night Elf walked away with the [Eternal Night Gem], promptly exiting the market. One day later, when the market concluded, Song Chi immediately returned to the outside world. Within the Earth Core Space, Song Wujiang, Song Shixing, and Song Yan remained present. However, Song Xingru and Song Tianhao, among others, had already left to confront the representatives of hostile factions along with the Prime Ancestor outside the Floating Land. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, returning from the market, Song Chis gaze locked firmly onto [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. After twenty-four hours of buffering, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] had completed its transformation into a Star-Annihilating Starship over 10,000 kilometers in length. At that moment, from within the warship came the voice of Song Wujiang. Shixing, Little Flame, Little Poolyou three stay here. Im going to meet our dear Rosetta Chenxing! Without waiting for a response, [Dinghai Dragon Steed] turned into a streak of light that disappeared into Song Wujiangs brow as he shot up toward the surface, shrouded in Spectral Energy. Though the Earth Core Space had been constructed to accommodate a battleship over 10,000 kilometers in length, its tunnel to the surface was far narrower. Hence, Song Wujiang had to recall the warship and ascend himself. The three left behindSong Chi, Song Shixing, and Song Yanoffered no opposition, easily understanding his objective. It was merely a maneuver to prevent their full combat strength from being prematurely revealed to outsiders. Presently, the Song Family had one Star-Annihilating Starship and two Fearless Ships openly displayed. This was already formidable enough. If all three remaining Fearless Ships appeared simultaneously, every faction in Chenxing Kingdom would be unnerved. The real concern, however, was not causing alarm but preventing external forces from deducing key details about their plans. Although it was widely suspected that within 30-40 years the Four Great Empires of Torch would announce a full-scale Civilization War, the strategic preparations made during such a period carried drastically different implications. Little Pool... Once Song Wujiang departed, Song Shixing and Song Yan approached immediately, and with a brief exchange of glances, Song Chi knew their intent. Wasting no time, he activated the [Heavenly Eye] component. Moments later, a massive projection screen unfolded in the Earth Core Space, displaying the current situation just outside Dragon Spine Continent. Humming vibrations filled the air as ripples swept across the Floating Land Shield. The next moment, the dozens of warships belonging to Kingdom factions opposite the [Immovable Ming King] began to stir restlessly. Inside the warships, the pupils of various high-ranking representatives abruptly contracted. Their eyes were filled with disbelief as they fixated on [Dinghai Dragon Steed], which shot out from the Dragon Spine Continent. Even though they had speculated about the possibility when the continent successfully advanced to a Seventh Level Floating Land, the chances were slim. After all, advancing a Fearless Ship to a Star-Annihilating Starship was unimaginably difficult. Even with the tidal energy from a Seventh Level Floating Land, the odds remained minuscule. So when [Dinghai Dragon Steed] emerged as a fully-fledged Star-Annihilating Starship, emotions ran wild. Breaking news[Dinghai Dragon Steed] has advanced to Star-Annihilating Starship status! From now on, the Dragon Spine Song Family will be recognized as the second Immortal Clan of the Chenxing Kingdom! Inform the Patriarch immediatelySong Familys [Dinghai Dragon Steed] has successfully advanced. The Chenxing Kingdom is about to change! ... The announcement of [Dinghai Dragon Steed]s successful advancement spread like wildfire to the upper echelons of every faction in the kingdom. Even the Yaohan Kingdom side promptly received the news. While Chenxings factions simmered in quiet rivalry, the Yaohan Kingdom mostly marveled at this development. In just a few centuries, two Star-Annihilating Starships emerged. The young Chenxing Kingdom had firmly cemented its foothold. Back outside Dragon Spine Continent, however, the mood among the gathered faction representatives was altogether more volatilea proverbial powder keg waiting for Song Wujiang to ignite with the barest flicker of wrath. After all, they all understood full well that they werent there to genuinely congratulate the Song Family but to interfere at a critical juncture. For them, it might have been an instinctive act of petty resistance, but for the Song Family, it was nothing less than obstruction born of enmity. Had the Song Familys preparation faltered, or Song Shiyuan shown even the slightest weakness, the result could have been catastrophic, undermining everything the family had built. Humming vibrations filled the void as [Dinghai Dragon Steed] closed the distance to Rosetta Chenxings [Chenxing Traverse Ship], hovering mere inches aparton the verge of collision. From this alone, it was evident that Song Wujiang harbored no small anger. But even anger had its limitshe did not ram his ship outright. Your Majesty Rosetta, its truly an honor for you to personally come congratulate us. This graciousness, we shall not forget; we will repay it someday when the opportunity arises! Here, Song Wujiang paused, his tone shifting drastically from mild to severe. But today, our continent has just advanced, and theres important business to attend to. We must decline your request to visit. Kindly take your leave! His words greatly relieved the other kingdom representatives, who wasted no time retreating into the black void of space as though fleeing for their lives. Conversely, however, [Chenxing Traverse Ship] remained motionless. Clearly affected by Song Wujiangs thinly veiled accusations, Rosetta Chenxing had yet to respond. Whats wrong? Does Your Majesty Rosetta intend to stay? PS: The Song Familys official advancement to Immortal Clan statusplease vote for monthly tickets! Chapter 1058: 558: The Amazing Effects of Energy Tide Chapter 1058: Chapter 558: The Amazing Effects of Energy Tide At this moment, the atmosphere was tense to the extreme. If Rosetta Chenxing continued to display his usual dominance, a battle between the two Star-Annihilating Starships would likely be inevitable. Of course, even if they did start a fight, the two of them would probably head to the Alien Star Domain rather than foolishly engage within the Dinghai Star Domain. The judgment of the Torch Ancestral Court is no mere idle threat. Fortunately, events did not unfold in that direction. After sizing up the Captains Dinghai Dragon Steed, which barely reached twelve thousand kilometers, and observing the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship above it already poised for action, Rosetta Chenxing onboard the Chenxing Traverse Ship ultimately chose to back down proactively. Even though Song Wujiang had yet to break through to the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique and could only be considered a quasi-Star-Annihilating Starship Captain, the Song Familys ascendancy was undeniable, supported by a Star-Annihilating Starship and a Tri-Eye Royal Dominator Flagship. Given such circumstances, further direct conflict was clearly not a wise choice. The voice of this king of the Chenxing Kingdom shifted from being sullen to gentle in an instant. Wujiang, what do you say to a transaction between our two families? Within the communication channel of the two Star-Annihilating Starships, Song Wujiang did not immediately respond, but there was apparent doubt in his eyes, as he was unclear about what Rosetta Chenxing was intending to propose. Rosetta Chenxing did not waste words and spoke bluntly: Our families Ancestor Lands have almost simultaneously ascended to Sixth Level Floating Lands. For Dragon Spine Continent to ascend again to the Seventh Rank in just a few centuries, there must be a specific high-quality special component capable of significantly accelerating Floating Land promotion, correct? Upon hearing this, Song Wujiang did not refute the claim. The terrifying promotion speed of Dragon Spine Continent was plainly evident, and the outside world had long speculated about it. Denial would serve no purpose. Seeing Song Wujiangs lack of argument, a flicker of eagerness flashed deep in Rosetta Chenxings eyes, and he muttered silently to himself, As expected. The Song Family truly possesses such a miraculous componentit must be acquired. Only then can Chenxing Yin Continent ascend to the Seventh Level as quickly as possible. For an Immortal Clan, the disadvantage of not having a Seventh Level Floating Land as its home base is far too significant! As his thoughts raced, Rosetta Chenxings gaze grew resolute, and he spoke again: The Chenxing Clan possesses a Heavenly Jade Spirit Well, capable of nurturing Heavenly Jade Spirit Marrow. One portion of Heavenly Jade Spirit Marrow can significantly accelerate the time required to break through the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique to the Seventh-Order. It was thanks to this very item that I managed to break through to the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique in just a century. How about this: A portion of Heavenly Jade Spirit Marrow in exchange for a hundred-year usage of the Song Familys special component that accelerates Floating Land evolution. What do you think? Within the communication channel, Song Wujiangs projection sank into silence. The trade proposed by Rosetta Chenxing undeniably tempted him. A portion of Heavenly Jade Spirit Marrow could greatly enhance his chance of breaking through to the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique within the next few decades. While he had prepared for this before, there was no guarantee of success, but with the assistance of Heavenly Jade Spirit Marrow, the odds would be considerably higher. Nevertheless, after pondering for a long time, he ultimately chose to decline. No need. This component is not something the Song Family intends to share. Your Majesty, please return. Song Wujiang, are you truly certain? This Heavenly Jade Spirit Marrow could save you a thousand years in the future... Rosetta Chenxing was evidently unwilling to let it drop, but Song Wujiangs resolve was unwavering. The Silver Quality Original Core Stealer components value was extraordinaryit not only deeply benefited Dragon Spine Continents previous Sixth Level status, but it continued to be equally impactful in its current state. Furthermore, the Song Family currently commanded far more than one Sixth Level Floating Land, and places requiring the Original Core Stealer component would remain numerous in the future. Any mishap with it was simply unacceptable. Although Rosetta Chenxings tone was humble enough, claiming it would only be borrowed for a hundred years, who could guarantee he wouldnt employ some special means to ultimately take ownership of the component for the Chenxing Clan? Despite any guarantees provided by confidentiality contract components, the highest confidentiality contract component in the Song Familys possession was merely Silver Quality. If the Chenxing Clan held a Gold Class decryption component, those so-called guarantees could be nullified at any timethe risk was simply too great. With Song Wujiangs firm stance, the Chenxing Traverse Ship could only leave, no matter how much Rosetta Chenxing brooded about his refusal; it was of no use. ... Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Whale Hall. The Chaos Mist once again enveloped the hall, as over two hundred Song Family Zhulu Warship Captains gathered here. High above the grand hall, the celestial dome adorned with countless shimmering stars illuminated Song Wujiang, who was seated on the throne of a massive Starry Sky Throne following the elevation of his flagship. Unlike the former Golden Throne, the upgrade of his flagship to a Star-Annihilating Starship marked Song Wujiang as a half-Seventh Rank Living Being, granting him new privileges within Dragon Whale Hall. His throne was no longer golden but a Starry Throne filled with the brilliance of countless stars. Beneath the starlight, the entire hall appeared increasingly majestic and solemn. At the head of the assembly, the Family Head Song Xuancang began a detailed report on Dragon Spine Continents recent ascension to the Seventh Level. Today, Dragon Spine Continent successfully ascended to the Seventh Level Floating Land due to the familys thorough preparations. The Energy Tide effects produced by the evolution were exceptional. Based on detailed statistics from all branches, this Energy Tide awakened a new generation of thirty thousand family members with the Seed of Torch. Among them, one Red Fire Seed, eight Orange Fire Seeds, and seventy-five Purple Fire Seeds emerged. These numbers are twice the average from the past century, and nearly fourfold that of several hundred years ago. Chapter 1059: 558: The Amazing Effects of Energy Tide_2 Chapter 1059: Chapter 558: The Amazing Effects of Energy Tide_2 Upon hearing this first report, all the Zhulu Warship Captains in the hall nodded with satisfaction. The energy tide of the Floating Land not only benefits the promotion of the Torch Warships but also provides a certain boost to the awakening of the Seed of Torch. The clans population exceeds 200 million, with about two million newborns annually. Awakening 300,000 individuals at once, with a success rate exceeding 15%, is undoubtedly far beyond the norm for typical Gate Powers. Especially noteworthy is the fact that over eighty individuals possess innate Purple Fire Seeds, who would undoubtedly become excellent prospects for the clan in the future. Without pause, Song Xuancang continuedafter reporting on the awakening of clan members: Prior to the ascension of the Dragon Spine Continent, over 200,000 Third Rank members below the rank of cruisers attempted warship promotions. Among them, more than seventy percent succeeded, resulting in an addition of 1,026 new Cruiser Captains in merely the last two or three days. Cumulatively, the number of Cruiser Captains within the clan has now officially surpassed 5,000. Hiss! Even though they were mentally prepared, the numerous Zhulu Warship Captains in the hall couldnt help but be astonished upon hearing this figure. More than 1,000 new Cruiser Captains within just a few days, pushing the number of Third Rank members above 5,000? Thats absolutely astounding. Once upon a time, the combined number of Cruiser Captains from both the legitimate bloodline and hidden pulse didnt even break four digits. Yet, within a few centuries, these numbers have increased six- to seven-fold? This led to greater curiosity about the subsequent number of newly added Zhulu Warships. If their recollection was correct, over a hundred Third Rank members attempted the Zhulu Warship promotion this time. Now, the biggest question was the success rate. Amidst everyones anticipation, Song Xuancangs voice rang out again: This time, 125 members attempted to promote to Zhulu Warship. As of today, the number of successfully promoted Zhulu Warships has reached ninety-two, achieving a success rate of three-quarters. Following these words, Dragon Whale Hall fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Shortly afterward, heavy breathing gradually filled the room among the Zhulu Captains. It was no surprise that the crowd was stirred, as the number 92 was far from 29. If what Song Xuancang said was true, it would mean the number of Zhulu Warship Captains within the Song Family officially surpassed 300, marking a qualitative leap in strength for a clan newly elevated to Immortal Clan status. Not to mention those other Immortal Clans with thousands of years of heritage. At least compared to the Chenxing Clan, which boasts a legacy of over 6,000 years, the Song Family now matches them in power. The reality, however, is that the Song Familys history spans only more than 3,000 years, merely half the age of the Chenxing Clan. Yet, thanks to the Dragon Spine Continents ascension, theyve managed to close the gap. From this, it becomes clear just how profoundly the Dragon Spine Continents ascension has impacted the clan. Of course, this is merely theoretical. To completely level this disparity, those 92 promoted warship members must first break through to the Fourth Rank in their Guiding Technique to truly become Zhulu Warship Captains. Nonetheless, theres little to worry about this step, as Song Chi had preemptively provided dozens of 8,000-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearls, sourced from the Green Water Spiritual Spring. Additionally, the hidden pulse has been steadily producing Superb Heavenly Star Grass annually, ensuring the clan faces no shortage of Superlative Body Tempering Elixirs in recent years. With the augmentation of these two resources, its believed these members can achieve breakthroughs in the short term. High above the hall, Song Chi sat atop a Golden Throne, his face adorned with a smile, his spirits evidently high. A large part of this was owing to the inclusion of his father, mother, and second uncles family among the ninety-two promoted members. As for his eldest uncle, Song Shan, and Song You, they had already advanced not long after Song Ting became a Zhulu Warship Captain. ... After reporting on the Zhulu Captains, Song Xuancang transitioned to the topic of Battleship Captains. The number of members who successfully promoted to Battleships and Fearless Ships this time remains unchanged at just two: Song Xuanfeng and Song Shiyuan. The crowd erupted in murmurs. Song Xuanfeng was expected, given his status as a respectable elder of the clan over a thousand years old, but Song Shiyuans success caught everyone off guard. After all, Song Shiyuan was barely more than six hundred years old, and he wasnt particularly renowned before. However, upon recalling that he was Song Chis grandfather, everyone quickly came to terms with this revelation. That concludes the full results from Dragon Spine Continents ascension. Its indeed worth celebrating, but I must stress one thing: The great civilization war is looming near, and no member of the clan may grow complacent because of this. While our Song Family holds the advantage for now, make maximum use of energy to acquire war resources. Whether in Robber Star Land, the Yaohan Kingdom, the Silver Disk River System, or even the Red Star Continent, those with the capacity should strive to expand their acquisitions fully. Otherwise, once the Four Great Empires announce their plans, the price of war resources will skyrocket. However, remember to act cautiouslystay unnoticed by other forces for at least the next thirty years. Is that clear? We understand! As you command! ... Minutes later, Dragon Whale Hall retained only a few individuals. Song Chi and Song Yan were among them. It wasnt their choice to remain, but they had been summoned by the Ancestor. Follow me, the Ancestor said. As Chaos Mist dissipated, Song Wujiang led Song Chi and Song Yan out of Dragon Whale Hall. Are we going to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm? Song Chi, having traversed the Dragon Spine Secret Realm many times, quickly deduced their destination. The three advanced, traveling deeper into the secret realm. After a while, they stopped before a towering mountain range. This mountain wasnt Dragon Whale Mountain, which housed the clans Heritage Stele of Laws. Instead, it was a towering range Song Chi hadnt visited before. Curiosity stirred within Song Chi and Song Yan. Following Song Wujiang up the mountain peak, they finally understood the sight before them. At the summit of the towering range stood the secret realms Spirit Root. The Spirit Root was none other than an ancient colossal tree, its branches and leaves bearing a few faintly glowing fruits. Gazing upward at the peculiar fruits, something suddenly struck Song Chi. Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit? He recalled that during the Song Familys pioneering war against the Robber Star Race, the Prime Ancestor succeeded in rapidly breaking through to Sixth-Order Guiding Technique using the Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit, enabling him to provide support at the frontline as a formal Fearless Captain. This memory caused Song Chi to utter the term reflexively. Hearing this, Song Wujiang paused slightly. Little Chi, you already knew of the clans Nirvana Body Tempering Tree? Song Chi immediately shook his head and offered a swift explanation. Ah, so its from that event. You have quite the memory. Indeed, this is the Nirvana Body Tempering Tree, and those fruits above are the Nirvana Body Tempering Fruits. The Nirvana Body Tempering Tree is a resource unique to the Dragon Spine Secret Realm. Its Nirvana Body Tempering Fruits provide exceptional assistance for Torch Captains aiming to break through in their Guiding Techniques. Unfortunately, the Dragon Spine Secret Realm is, after all, a Primordial Secret Realm, capped at Seventh Rank. Accelerating its fruit production proves exceedingly challenging, resulting in severely limited output. With a sigh, Song Wujiang shook his head and continued: Over there, those three fruits are 30,000-year Ones, suitable for breakthroughs to Sixth-Order Guiding Technique. With a wave of his hand, his Major Achievement-level mastery of Space Law formed a gentle breeze, plucking two of the 30,000-year Nirvana Body Tempering Fruits. After Song Chi and Song Yan accepted the fruits, Song Wujiang waved once more, retrieving the largest remaining Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit from the tree. This is an 80,000-year Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit, highly beneficial for breakthroughs to Seventh-Order Guiding Technique. Unfortunately, it hasnt yet reached 100,000 years, or its effect would be even greater. After hesitating for a while, Song Chi finally spoke tentatively: Ancestor, I have a method to accelerate the Nirvana Body Tempering Tree, and it doesnt require consuming High Order Void Crystals. However, it does necessitate relocating the tree! Upon hearing this, Song Wujiang and Song Yans gazes turned to Song Chi. Does it involve the same method you use to produce Silver Apples endlessly? Chapter 1060: 559: 10 Years and Breakthrough Chapter 1060: Chapter 559: 10 Years and Breakthrough Song Chi nodded and did not deny it. The two people in front of him were not outsiders, so there was nothing to hide. Seeing him nod, Song Wujiang did not rush to respond. Instead, he pondered for a long time and finally shook his head slowly. Little Chi, your good intentions are understood by this elder. I also know you must have a special transplant method to ensure the success rate, but do you understand the principle of not putting all your eggs in one basket? Hearing this, Song Chi immediately understood what the elder meant. Song Wujiang was not distrustful of him; rather, it was because the high-rank spirit plants in the existing Cultivation Secret Realm had already reached a substantial quantity. Adding even more without limitation would pose too much risk. Though the Secret Realm Accelerator feature was undeniably extraordinary and could greatly speed up the production of various rare resources, it was ultimately just a secret realm attached to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Everything depended on this one ship. Moreover, Song Chi could not remain with the clan indefinitely, abandoning his pursuit of exploration. Thus, if someday the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong truly encountered an accident, all the high-rank resources transplanted into the Cultivation Secret Realm would likely fall into the hands of alien races. For a gate power with a legacy spanning thousands of years, such a scenario was unequivocally unacceptable. Not to mention the newly upgraded Fearless Ship, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong; even the Star-Annihilating Starship, Dinghai Dragon Steed, faced its own risks of stellar demise as long as it continued to explore the Alien Star Domain. Typically, no mature power would ever stake everything on a single Torch Warship, as such a gamble could sever their legacy entirely. Understanding this, Song Chi was not particularly bothered. The three of them resumed their walk out of the secret realm. Just as they were about to leave the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, Song Wujiang suddenly gave Song Chi a piece of advice. Little Chi, break through the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique as soon as possible. After that, well need to make a trip to the Alien Star Domain. Song Chi: ??? This sudden remark left him full of questions. However, this time, Song Wujiang uncharacteristically kept him guessing and simply glanced at Song Yan, indicating that Song Chi could inquire with his older brother. When Song Chi turned his gaze to him, Song Yan smiled faintly and, with a mysterious demeanor, revealed only a single fragmentary remark. Its related to the advanced civilizations inheritance that I obtained! Related to that civilizations inheritance? Song Chis eyes lit up. He was well aware that his elder brother had acquired a rather extraordinary inheritance from an advanced civilization. It was said that in ancient times, that civilization held a status comparable to the Torch Human Civilization of today. Relics from such civilizations often contained treasures far surpassing those of ordinary civilizations. Thus, upon hearing it was connected to this, his interest was immediately piqued. However, since neither of them was willing to disclose much, there was nothing more he could do. After exiting the Dragon Spine Secret Realm, the three of them prepared to retreat into seclusion. But before parting ways, Song Chi took out two oversized Deep Water Clam Pearls. These are two high-year Deep Water Clam Pearls. One of them is 30,000 years old, while the other is 60,000 years old. When used in combination with the Super-level Body Refining Potion and the Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit, the effect should be even better! As he spoke, he tossed the 60,000-year-old pearl to the elder, while the 30,000-year-old one was given to Song Yan. Only then did the three of them go their separate ways. Returning to Green Moon Manor, Song Chi headed straight to the Ruins Market. After hearing news related to Song Yans advanced civilization inheritance, he felt even more urgency to break through the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique. Within the lv61 All-Attributes Cultivation Room, Song Chi assumed the standard cultivation posture for the Guidance Technique. In his hand, he held the Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit, while in his left hand was a similarly sizable Deep Water Clam Pearl. From its size, this Deep Water Clam Pearl was obviously larger than the one he gave to Song Yan but slightly smaller than the 60,000-year-old pearl given to the elder. Its age was likely between the two. Indeed, this pearl was 50,000 years old, and when used with the Super-level Body Refining Potion, its effect was expected to be outstanding. The origin of these high-year Deep Water Clam Pearls was, of course, inseparable from the Cultivation Secret Realm and the Green Water Spiritual Spring. When his Guidance Technique had reached lv59s peak with no further progress, Song Chi did not use the water clams in the Green Water Spiritual Spring rashly. He only cleared out the clams that had already perished and introduced a new batch. After several decades, he had managed to cultivate a few truly high-year Deep Water Clam Pearls. Unfortunately, the time was still too short, and survival rates too low. The highest was only a 60,000-year pearl, followed by 50,000 and 30,000 years. There were also five pearls aged 20,000 years, but after breaking through to the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique, such pearls would lose much of their effect. At the very least, they would have to start at 30,000 to 50,000 years. Shaking his head, he stopped dwelling on these thoughts. Song Chi crushed the Deep Water Clam Pearl and took out a vial of Super-level Body Refining Potion. Once the two were thoroughly mixed, he swallowed it in one go. After taking this special Super-level Body Refining Potion, he immediately began practicing the Guidance Technique. As for the Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit, he held off on using it, waiting for the perfect opportunity to break through the bottleneck between the Fifth and Sixth Ranks. Wave upon wave of heat arose in his abdomen, circulating through the Spectral Energy flows and being distributed throughout his body. In just over ten minutes, Song Chi felt as though his entire body was filled with rolling heat, suffusing his limbs and bones. His whole body turned crimson, with waves of heat emanating from his skin. This was clearly the effect of the 50,000-year-old Deep Water Clam Pearl kicking in. However, the problem was that his Guidance Technique had already reached the pinnacle of the Fifth Rank, leaving nowhere further to advance. As such, he could only let that immense energy overflow through his skin. Song Chi was not anxious. His entire spiritual focus was attuned to every part of his body. The moment a breakthrough opportunity presented itself, he would immediately consume the Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit to push through the gates of the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique in one fell swoop. Breaking through at the Fifth and Sixth Ranks, however, was never an easy feat. Even with the help of a Super-level Body Refining Potion and high-year Deep Water Clam Pearls, it remained a monumental challenge. And so, time slipped by. In the blink of an eye, ten years passed. ... Robber Star Land, Public Access Zone, Dragon Spine City. On the top floor of the Song Familys Dragon Spine Shops, two Song Family clan members radiating Fourth-Rank life breath were engaged in hushed conversation. Around them was a layer of special Spectral Energy isolation light. That was not all; in the four corners of the top-floor room, four special mechanical pillars had been placed. Together, these mechanical pillars formed a miniature Illusion Space within the room. With this dual-layer of protection, the two dared to speak in low tones. Ah Ze, how is it going? Dont worry. The family members secretly assigned to various trading cities have already delivered the latest batch of procured war resources. After speaking, a trace of hesitation flickered in Song Zes eyes. Noticing this, Song Bei wasted no time in asking outright: What is it? Did something go wrong? Song Ze shook his head. No. Thanks to our repeated warnings, the family members responsible for the acquisitions have been very cautious and have not attracted outside attention. What concerns me is another issue. Since the clan issued procurement orders, weve been covertly purchasing resources on this Robber Star Floating Land for forty years. Even though weve left no trace, the sustained acquisitions have caused war resource prices in major trading city markets to start rising. If this continues, it wont take our exposure for other kingdom powers to notice something unusual. After listening to Song Zes concern, Song Bei frowned as well. This was indeed a significant problem. Furthermore, it was likely not limited to Robber Star Floating Land. Similar patterns were possibly emerging in Yaohan Kingdom, Silver Disk Floating Land, and other locations. Only the Red Star Continent would remain unaffected, given its status as an Eighth-Level Superdimensional Continent. Even if the Song Family conducted widespread acquisitions there, it would barely make a dent. As he contemplated, a distant, ancient voice resonated in Song Beis mind, audible only to him. Theres nothing to worry about herejust continue acquiring. Youve been at this for forty years. The Four Great Empires will likely release relevant information within the next decade. Instead of fretting over hypothetical issues, seize this chance to collect as much as possible before war resource prices skyrocket. However, this matter is of considerable weight; reporting back to Dragon Spine Continent might be even more prudent. Hearing this, Song Bei did not hesitate further. He exchanged a glance with Song Ze, and the two immediately left the room, heading for the lower depths of the Dragon Spine Shops. In the depths beneath Dragon Spine City, further inside the Super Warship Summoning Room, lay a vast underground stone chamber. At its center was a large spatial wormhole. This wormhole emanated strong spatial fluctuations. Thanks to the medium-sized Combined Illusion masking the chamber, these fluctuations were completely concealed. Otherwise, such activity would never escape the attention of Dragon Spine Citys populace, numbering in the tens of thousands. Indeed, this spatial wormhole had been created by the Space Wormhole Generator a few years prior. After the Dinghai Dragon Steed successfully ascended to a Star-Annihilating Starship and the family officially entered the ranks of Immortal Clans, the Song Family no longer harbored their previous reservations. While Song Wujiang was in seclusion, attempting to break through the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique, the family had used the Tri-Eye Solidifying Ring to dismantle the Space Wormhole Generator and began establishing spatial wormholes on several key floating lands. This development significantly streamlined inter-island transportation for the clan, greatly enhancing the speed of war resource procurement. Soon, the two passed through the wormhole and returned to Dragon Spine Continent. Within the Dragon Whale Hall, chaos mist swirled in all directions. After hearing the report from Song Ze and Song Bei, Song Shiyuans response mirrored the aged voice that had sounded in Song Beis mind earlier. When the two exited the hall, Song Shiyuans focus shifted to Song Chi, who had just completed his secluded cultivation. Feeling the rich Sixth-Level life aura emanating from Song Chi, Song Shiyuans face broke into a broad smile. Chapter 1061: 560: Golden Spark Artifact Chapter 1061: Chapter 560: Golden Spark Artifact Little Pool, if I remember correctly, youre just over 400 years old, right? In just ten short years, youve successfully broken through the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique and officially become a true Fearless Ship Captain. This is undoubtedly great news. However, in Song Shiyuans view, the greatest news isnt thisits your absurdly young age. Not yet 500 years old, compared to the ten-thousand-year lifespan of a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captain, Song Chi still has infinite potential ahead. As long as theres no mishap, its highly likely he could achieve the rank of Annihilation Starship Captain in the future. Song Chi nodded and replied softly: Yes, Forefather. Your grandson has just turned 420. As they chatted idly, someone walked into the grand hall once again. Under the formidable Power of Double Pupils, Song Chi immediately saw the visitor clearly and his smile grew even wider. Congratulations, Big Brother, on officially stepping into the Sixth Rank Life stage in the Starry Sea! Upon hearing his congratulations, a faint laugh came from within the Chaos Mist. Same to you! The visitor was none other than Song Yan, who closely followed Song Chi and had similarly officially broken through the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique. Song Chi also noticed something differenta shadow of Double Pupils emerging in his elder brothers eyes, which seemed to produce some level of suppression on him. Big Brother, has [Chong Guang] also broken through to the Sixth Rank? Haha, I knew I couldnt hide this from you. Through the Chaos Mist, Song Yan, emanating the strong aura of Sixth Rank Life, appeared in front of both Song Chi and Song Shiyuan. By his side, the appreciation in Song Shiyuans gaze deepened even further. As one of the Song familys twin stars, Song Yan was not much older than Song Chi, being around only 450 years old. His potential was equally astonishing. Compared to Song Shiyuans admiration, Song Chis gaze toward his brother, Song Yan, focused more on his pair of eyes, which were condensed with the tangible shadows of Double Pupils. Back then, he had brought back two Zhuque Divine Birds, one large and one small, from the Spirit Beast Secret Realm. The adult one was bonded to Song Wujiang, while the smaller one was given to Song Yan, eventually named as [Chong Guang]. He didnt expect that, over two hundred years later, [Chong Guang] would break through to the Sixth Rank before [Chong Yu]. Though somewhat surprised, Song Chi didnt harbor other thoughts in his heart. [Chong Yu] had already reached the Fifth Rank Peak long ago and wouldnt take much time to break through to the Sixth Rank. Moreover, [Chong Yu] had its own advantageit hadnt comprehended Secret Realm Laws, keeping all its potential intact. Yet [Chong Guang] and the forefathers [Chong Ying] were locked at the Sixth Rank, with no possibility of ever advancing to the Seventh Rank. Regarding this, the forefather had long hoped to breed descendants for the three Zhuque Divine Birds, but unfortunately, he hadnt been able to locate any other Zhuque Divine Birds. Little Pool, take this. While Song Chis thoughts raced, Song Yan called out to him, and Song Chi saw him toss something his way. It was a crystal stone glowing with a fiery red light, its surface radiating considerable warmth. Even with Song Chis Sixth Rank physique, holding the crystal felt scorching. He didnt need to ask; Song Yan quickly explained. This crystal stone is named [Flame God Fire Crystal]. It contains potent fire attribute life energy. If given to [Chong Yu], it should help hasten its breakthrough. Hearing this, Song Chi beamed joyfully. Thank you, Big Brother! He didnt refuse, accepting the [Flame God Fire Crystal]. [Chong Yu]s ability to break through to the Sixth Rank directly impacted whether he could obtain Sixth Rank [Double Pupils] enhancement in the short term, something truly crucial. Having recently undergone the sixth wave of Life Sublimation, although he didnt experience the substantial Law Amplitude seen during breakthroughs from the Third to Fourth Rank, he nonetheless gained a small acceleration in Law Comprehension over the decade. If he could receive Sixth Rank Double Pupil enhancement now, it would greatly help him in comprehending three types of laws in the future. After the three conversed thoroughly, Song Shiyuan suddenly said: Alright, since the forefather is likely to require another twenty or thirty years to achieve his breakthrough, dont waste this period of accelerated Law Comprehension. Return or enter the Dragon Spine Secret Realm to delve into the laws. ... Neither Song Chi nor Song Yan voiced any objections to the Prime Ancestors arrangements. After bidding farewell, they walked out of the grand hall together. Just before leaving the hall, Song Chi asked Song Yan one more question. Big Brother, what exactly was the forefather referring to earlier? Could it be related to the place filled with extreme flame energy you mentioned before? During their time on the Red Star Continent, Song Yan had asked about the restrictions on entering and exiting the Ruins Market to see if it was possible to explore the civilization relic site, which even ordinary Seventh Rank Dominators found difficult to access. Song Chi suspected that what the forefather was discussing earlier was connected to this. As expected, upon hearing his question, Song Yan nodded lightly. Indeed, that fiery relic site is precisely part of the civilization transmission I obtained back then. Pausing briefly after this remark, he ultimately didnt provide specifics, simply mentioning that the site was tied to a special artifact. This single sentence left Song Chi deeply shaken. As for the precise details of this relic, youll know in the future yourself. I can only tell you that outside the fiery relic site, I once saw the existence of a Golden Spark Artifact! Upon hearing the words Golden Spark Artifact, it was difficult for Song Chi to stay calm. If the Golden Spark Artifact could be transformed into a golden upgrading fire source for Torch Warships, it would rival even Black Supreme Components in value within the Torch Human Civilization. The key was that he was in dire need of a strand of Golden Upgrading Fire Source at the moment. However, this excitement didnt last for longSong Chi quickly reverted to calm. Not to mention the challenge of venturing deep into the flame relic site to obtain the Golden Spark Artifact, even if they acquired it, the possibility of transforming it into [Torch Tier Fire Source] was uncertain. Chapter 1062: 560: [Golden Spark Artifact]_2 Chapter 1062: Chapter 560: [Golden Spark Artifact]_2 Moreover, its not just him who currently needs the Golden Upgrading Fire Source; the Old Patriarch and Song Yan also require it. Recovering their composure, the two quickly parted ways. Before returning to Green Moon Manor, Song Chi first sent [Zhong Yu] to a Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin Eruption Eye located somewhere on Dragon Spine Continent. In such an energy-rich area, Zhong Yus chances of breakthrough would be significantly higher. After handing over the [Flame God Fire Crystal] to Zhong Yu and summoning a Six-star Ancient Demon to guard him, Song Chi finally returned to Green Moon Manor. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, above the Vault of Heaven. The 160,000-meter-long Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong hovered silently. Inside the battleships main control room, atop the ethereal Golden Throne, Song Chi sat cross-legged on a [Enlightenment Meditation MatFake], his eyes reflecting the shadow of double pupils as he quietly stared at a trace of Time Law at the front of the battleship. Under multiple layers of augmentation, combined with the battleships internal [Time Chess Board] granting a 440% insight bonus to Time Law, Song Chis Law Comprehension Degree for Time Law was visibly increasing at an astonishing rate. Two years later, unmoving as a statue, bursts of radiant brilliance erupted deep within Song Chis pupils, and the shadow of double pupils in his eyes became more solid. Zhong Yu broke through; Sixth Rank [Double Pupils] are undoubtedly even stronger! Though his body remained still, Song Chi immediately understood the reason within his heart. Without further distraction, he continued his Law comprehension. In the third year, his Time Law Comprehension Degree officially surpassed 50%. By the seventh year, his Time Law Comprehension Degree reached 51%. It was at this point that he shifted his focus from Time Law comprehension to Space Law. In the eighth year, his near-Major Achievement Space Law officially broke past 70%. By mid-year of the tenth year, Space Law reached 71%. Following that, he allocated the final six months to the Law of Light. The Law of Light ultimately stabilized at 69.99%. For reasons unknown, the Law of Light stubbornly refused to advance into Major Achievement. During the final month of this accelerated Law comprehension period, Song Chi made a trip to the [Shaking Light Star Tower]. He utilized an opportunity he had just acquired for comprehending the [Shaking Light Chaos Stele]. Through this, he successfully advanced his Law of Light into Major Achievement. With this, his ten years of seclusion tasks were essentially concluded. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong main control room. Song Chi clenched the golden-quality [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] in his hand and, in one go, enhanced the component to Level 70. Following this, he equipped the golden [Blood Battle Stele] and [Heavenly Frost Crown] onto the battleship. However, he did not enhance the latter two components yet, as he needed to conduct some tests beforehand. Theoretically, [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] should be sufficient to resist tracking from the Shang Family, but theory is just theory. The true outcome would depend on practical testing results. Taking a deep breath, Song Chi stored the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong within the Ancestral Torch and promptly exited the Ruins Market. Obviously, he did not return to Dragon Spine Continent but instead headed to [Red Star Continent]s Holy Light Cityhe wasnt foolish. If he were to conduct the test on Dragon Spine Continent and it failed, the family might be exposed to the Shang Family. As of now, the Song Family, which had just joined the ranks of Immortal Clans, could not afford to provoke the Shang Family, a colossal force with over 200,000 years of inheritance. ... [Holy Light City], Taibai Shop. Underground Warship Summoning Room. It had been five years since the end of the accelerated Law comprehension period when he had first arrived on Red Star Continent. During these five years, the Shang Family had not conducted any tracking operations, allowing Song Chi to wait in relative peace. On this day, as usual, Song Chi was preparing to enter the Ruins Market for cultivation. However, before he could leave the warship, he sensed faint spatial fluctuations above his head. Looking up, through the warships holographic exterior view, he saw a chain of mirror light shoot out from the void, heading straight for Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong at a speed so fast it left little time to react. Fortunately, the [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] component he had previously equipped activated quicker. As the chain of mirror light was about to pierce through the warships triple-layered energy shield and latch onto the hull, the components surface emitted a strong golden glow. Under the golden illumination, a phantom of a giant python emerged on the warships surface. When the mirror light chain touched this giant python phantom, it instantly dissolved, unable to reach the hull. It worked! Seeing this, Song Chi understood that the [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] component had successfully blocked the Shang Familys tracking. However, Song Chi did not believe this was enough. He once again stored the warship within the Ancestral Torch, disappearing from the Underground Warship Summoning Room. Zhu Tian Ruins MarketSong Chi exited the Ruins Market once more. This time, he still did not return to Dragon Spine Continent but instead headed to the Spatial Anchor Point he had left behind on Silver Disk Floating Land. Silver Disk Floating Land, Silver Disc City, Taibai Shop. In another Underground Warship Summoning Room, Song Chi continued the same operation he performed on [Red Star Continent], summoning the warship to anticipate the Shang Familys next remote tracking attempt. Although the previous success at [Holy Light City] managed to block the Shang Familys tracking, it was worth noting that Holy Light City, located within [Red Star Continent], was over 120 billion light-years away from the Torch Human Civilization Territory. During that distance, the Shang Familys mythical tracking methods might have suffered noticeable losses, which could impact the accuracy of the tracking. This was the reason for Song Chis second test. Fortunately, this time he did not have to wait long; the Shang Familys next tracking attempt soon arrived. Within Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] was triggered once again, causing a phantom of the python to reappear on the warships surface. Inside the battleships main control room, Song Chi, using his Ethereal Body from a distance, watched nervously as the event unfoldedpraying in silence. It was evident that this time, the python phantoms glow was significantly dimmer, suffering substantial energy loss from its clash with the mirror light chain. However, this loss was inconsequential; what mattered was that [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] ultimately held firm. This indicated that as long as the Shang Familys mythical tracking components did not undergo drastic changes, he would eventually be able to freely equip the golden [Blood Battle Stele] and [Heavenly Frost Crown] components. I hope the Shang Family wont suddenly upgrade that mirror-based component... Muttering quietly, Song Chis eyes narrowed. Although this was a lingering threat, if he could upgrade [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] to Eighth Rank beforehand, none of these possibilities would matter. Inside the battleships main control room, Song Chi reappeared, his gaze immediately falling on two newly acquired golden components. Finally, expending significant amounts of Titanium Crystal and related resources, including two Dominant True Spirits, he enhanced these two components to Level 70. From Seventh Rank onwards, the attribute changes for the two components were dramatic. Previously, the [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] only had a single Unique Feature, so its attributes remained relatively consistent; however, these two components were different. The first was the golden [Blood Battle Stele], which exhibited notable improvements across multiple attribute features: {Blood Frenzy: For every unit of the same rank the warship bathes in blood, its firepower increases steadily by 30%, lasting for 30 minutesa maximum of 20 stacks.} {War Encouragement: Consumes 200,000 Spectral Energy Points, granting the designated unit a state of fervent battle spirit. Combat Power temporarily increases by 300%, lasting 60 minutes, with a cooldown time of 36 hours.} As for the [Heavenly Frost Crown], its bonus to Ice Law comprehension and Ice Resistance required little elaboration; Song Chi primarily focused on its Frost Cold Immobilization feature: {Frost Cold Immobilization: Consumes 200,000 Spectral Energy Points to unleash frost cold power, freezing the designated target for 9 seconds, with a cooldown time of 6 hours.} Its single-use immobilization could already freeze enemies for up to 9 seconds. Although less overpowering than the Zen Seal: External Time Stop feature, it boasted a significantly shorter cooldown of just six hours. Considering the [Time Chess Board]s 70% cooldown reduction, the cooldown period would be reduced to less than two hours. Chapter 1063: 561: [Earth Spirit Ginseng] Chapter 1063: Chapter 561: [Earth Spirit Ginseng] After enhancing the two components, Song Chi finally returned to Dragon Spine Continent. Over the past few years, the family affairs have multiplied, with warships traveling back and forth through the wormholes of Zhuifire Plains to Dragon Spine Continent and several Floating Lands. Among them, the most active exchanges are with Robber Star Floating Land, Yaohan Floating Land, and Silver Disk Floating Land. These three Floating Lands are all Seventh Level Floating Lands, attracting the largest influx of people and serving as the primary outlets for the Song Familys upcoming sales of war resources. Indeed, the Song Family has already ceased external acquisitions of war resources and is now preparing for external sales. Over the past fifty years, the Song Family utilized a portion of the Floating Land Origin stored in their secret vault to acquire a large quantity of war resources at low prices. What is their ultimate objective for doing this? Can it be purely for the coming civilization war? Of course not. The war materials accumulated on Dragon Spine Continent are sufficient to sustain a civilization war lasting tens of thousands of years, far exceeding their needs. From the very beginning, the Song Familys goal was to profit from the price differencebuying low and selling high. Four years ago, the Torch Humanitys Four Great Empires formally announced that fifty years hence, they would commence full-scale war against the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Galaxy Cluster. This news created a massive stir throughout the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster. Not only within the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster but also within the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Galaxy Cluster, where hidden currents surged. Amidst these undercurrents, the first to be affected were war resources, whose prices skyrocketed more than tenfold in just four years. It was precisely because the Song Family foresaw this increase that they have shifted efforts into preparations for selling war resources. Yet, they have not officially begun sales as the high-ranking family members have yet to issue the directive. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Clan Ancestral Hall. Under the assembly of over a hundred clan elders, names loudly discussed the feasibility of selling war resources. According to the latest detailed statistics, the war resources acquired over the past fifty years are enough for the family to sustain an eight-thousand-year-long war. In your opinion, how much should be retained, and how much should be sold externally? Although the upcoming battle will be tough, I believe it wont last too long. After all, our Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster neighbors arent limited to only the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization. Three thousand years, maximum. Dai Jiang, youre severely underestimating the scale of a civilization war between two galaxy clusters. It wont just last three thousand years; it might stretch to five thousand or even longer. Ten thousand years then. Lets retain resources for a ten-thousand-year war, and sell the rest at high prices. In recent years, the familys reserves accumulated over millennia have been significantly depleted to enhance our overall strength. This is a golden opportunity to replenish them! Ten thousand years sounds reasonable! ... Amid the discussion, Song Chi walked into the hall, having just returned to Dragon Spine Continent. Seated at the head, Song Shiyuan cast his gaze upon Song Chi. Little Chi, youve come at the right time. How much war material do you think we should retain? Song Chi had been listening to the discussion from afar, so he quickly replied: In my opinion, apart from core military equipment like Combat Robots, Hellfire Mech, and Moruo Space-Escape Mech, we dont need to keep excessive quantities of the other resourcesjust enough for a thousand years. Upon hearing this, many elders in the hall furrowed their brows, clearly displeased. Oh? Explain your reasoning! Song Shiyuan, knowing Song Chis character, refrained from immediate refutation and instead sought clarification. Its simple. We control the Red Star Continent, which is a massive trading channel. During a civilization war, we can simultaneously acquire war resources through this channel. With the assistance of the Dimension Space Stone, I can transport materials purchased from Red Star Continent to the frontlines seamlessly. Furthermore, I can continuously acquire resources from the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In my view, we wont lack ordinary war materials! Rather than hoard these resources, it would be better to sell them at high prices, enabling the family to replenish its funds while targeting premium components or rare items that may later emerge in the market. After hearing his explanation, the initially skeptical elders quickly warmed to the idea, deeming Song Chis plan highly practical. At the head of the hall, Song Shiyuan nodded with a smile. Little Chis reasoning is sound. With two unique trading channels under our control, we wont face shortages of general war materials. Civilization war looms, and every Torch Ship Captain across the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster must participate in this comprehensive conflict. Under such circumstances, many ill-prepared small and medium-sized factions will trade away their deeply-guarded treasures to secure war resources. This presents us with a prime opportunity to acquire premium components, high-rank spiritual objects, and rare resources. If this chance slips away, it will be exceedingly difficult to encounter it again! With this, the final decision was clear: the Song Family would retain enough resources for a thousand-year war and sell off 95% of their remaining materials. However, this immediately raised a new issue. Currently, war resources prices have already surged thirteenfold. When do you think would be the best time to start selling? This question was evidently crucial. Selling too early would reduce profits, but selling too late risks missing out on the treasures that other powers might snatch up. The elders discussed the matter for over ten minutes before settling on a timeline: in ten years, the Song Family would begin sweeping sales in Robber Star Floating Land, Yaohan Floating Land, and Silver Disk Floating Land. After the discussion concluded, the elders gradually dispersed, leaving only Song Chi, Song Shiyuan, Song Shixing, and Song Yan in the ancestral hall. Song Shiyuans expression turned grave. The breakthrough efforts by the Great Ancestor arent going well; an eight-thousand-year Nirvana Body Tempering Fruit is still insufficient. Everyones hearts sank upon hearing this, as it marked a serious setback for the family. There was little anyone could do to assist, leaving them in heavy silence. The difficulties of advancing in the Guidance Technique arena were immense; few spiritual objects were effective for such purposes. ... Shaking Light Star Rank Group Chat #32 Waking of Insects: Anyone have spiritual objects to assist in breakthroughs for Seventh-Order Guiding Technique? #3 Corpse Dog: Just used mine. #32 Waking of Insects: Uncle Corpse Dog, did you succeed? #3 Corpse Dog: By sheer luck! #32 Waking of Insects: Congratulations, congratulations! #19 Scorching Sun: Warm applause! #22 Red Fox: Congratulations! ... Despite asking across the Star Rank Group Chat, Song Chi ultimately learned only of Corpse Dogs successful promotion to Annihilation Starship Captain. None of the members currently possessed such high-rank spiritual objects. Considering the capabilities behind Star Tower members, this seemed unreasonable. Nevertheless, with a civilization war looming, all Torch Captains naturally aimed to strengthen themselves within the remaining timea rational move, as enhancing ones strength significantly improved survival odds in the massive war ahead. Two years later, Song Chi was contacted by the Prime Ancestor. When he and Song Yan rushed to the ancestral hall, the Prime Ancestor revealed surprising news: in Silver Disk Floating Land, a ten-thousand-year Earth Spirit Ginseng, categorized as a high-rank spiritual object, had appearedan exceptional aid for advancing toward Seventh-Order Guiding Technique. Song Shiyuan entrusted the duo with the task of securing the Earth Spirit Ginseng. The space wormholes established by the Song Family in Silver Disk Floating Land were not situated within the Floating Land itself but several thousand light-years away in a small fragment belt. Unlike Robber Star Floating Land, Silver Disk Floating Land was the ancestral homeland of the Tuoba Royal Family, with rigorous surveillance far surpassing the unguarded Robber Star Floating Land. Even with the use of combined illusions for masking activities, there was no guarantee against detection. Thus, the Song Family refrained from placing their wormhole endpoint beneath Silver Disk Floating Land. Finding this setup too cumbersome, Song Chi opted to travel directly to Silver Disk Floating Land with Song Yan using the Ruins Market as a transit point. Coincidentally, the Earth Spirit Ginseng was located in Silver Disk City, which made things exceedingly convenient. Upon reaching Silver Disk City, Song Chi and Song Yan immediately headed for the designated shop. Silver Disk City, Tianyin Shop. As a direct subsidiary of Tianyin Commerce Association, Tianyin Shop ranked among the top twenty establishments in Silver Disk Kingdom. Tianyin Commerce Association was one of the top three out of Silver Disk Kingdoms ten major commerce associations, boasting Ultimate Dreadnought-class warships. Both its financial power and scope far surpassed those of the An Nan Consortium, well-known for troubling the Pan Family. As soon as they entered Tianyin Shop, a maid, perhaps sensing their concealed Sixth Rank Life Pressure, escorted Song Chi and Song Yan to the top floor directly. Honorable Fearless Ship Captains, I am Ji Min, a steward of Tianyin Commerce Association. How may I assist you today? Exchanging glances, Song Yan spoke first: Steward Ji, weve heard your shop recently acquired a ten-thousand-year Earth Spirit Ginseng. Could you confirm if the news is true? Ji Min frowned at their question and soon shook his head. Honored captains, the Earth Spirit Ginseng news is accurate, but... we arent planning on selling it. At this, Song Chi and Song Yan did not lose hope; Ji Mins tone suggested the matter was still negotiable. Chapter 1064: 562: 3 Strands of Golden Spark Artifact Chapter 1064: Chapter 562: 3 Strands of Golden Spark Artifact Ji Steward, give us a clear answerwhat exactly do you want in order to finalize the trade? Song Yan didnt care for cryptic communication and spoke directly and to the point. Opposite them, Ji Mins gaze shifted, though he didnt respond immediately. Song Chi and Song Yan exchanged glances and eventually brought out a small porcelain bottle. Upon inspecting the contents of the bottle, Ji Mins eyes lit up with sharp brilliance. Is this Sixth Rank [Moon Spring]? Ji Steward has sharp eyes. Indeed, this is a Sixth Rank [Moon Spring]. Recently, quite a few Fearless Captains are attempting breakthroughs to Star-Annihilating Starships. Frankly, over ninety percent fail. The current price of a Sixth Rank [Moon Spring] has skyrocketed severalfold. What about trading it for that [Earth Spirit Ginseng]? Upon saying this, Song Chi and Song Yan stared intently at Ji Min, awaiting his reply. This Sixth Rank [Moon Spring] was formerly in the possession of the Old Ancestor Song Wujiang. After the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] ascended directly into a Star-Annihilating Starship and no longer required it, it was returned to Song Chi. Now, in pursuit of the [Earth Spirit Ginseng], they had no choice but to take it out. The ten-thousand-year [Earth Spirit Ginseng], coupled with the current tensions, has seen its value multiply several times. Ordinary resources and Floating Land Origin were clearly insufficient to move the other party. To ensure the Old Ancestors breakthrough in the Guidance Technique, Song Chi could no longer hesitate. As the highest-ranking manager of the Heavenly Melody Trading Association stationed in Silver Disk City, Ji Min had encountered countless notable figures, so he remained composed under the gaze of two Fearless Captains. After some thought, his expression turned hesitant. The ten-thousand-year [Earth Spirit Ginseng] is a Spiritual Object crucial for breaking through to the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique, with extraordinary value. While the Sixth Rank [Moon Spring] is indeed precious, compared to the [Earth Spirit Ginseng], theres still a gap... He paused at this point, but Song Chi and Song Yan had already deciphered his implication. Without hesitation, Song Chi produced a second porcelain bottle. Adding this Fifth Rank [Moon Spring]. Deal! Upon confirming the authenticity of the Fifth Rank [Moon Spring], a bright smile spread across Ji Mins face as he readily agreed. Ji Min himself was a seasoned Battleship Captain, over three thousand years old. Without his accumulated experience, he wouldnt have managed to secure the position of managing the Silver Disk branch amidst fierce competition within the Heavenly Melody Trading Association. However, due to his advancing age, Ji Mins desire to break through to Fearless Captain was extraordinarily strong. With the looming threat of civilizations at war, once the fighting began, its duration would be unpredictableit might even outlast his remaining lifespan. If he didnt seize the opportunity to advance before the war erupted, he feared hed lose his last chance. Thus, when Song Chi offered the Fifth Rank [Moon Spring], he didnt hesitate to finalize the trade. Both parties completed the exchange and swiftly obtained what they desired. At the entrance of the Heavenly Melody store, Song Chi and Song Yan stepped out. Suddenly, the two simultaneously felt a subtle shift in intuition and their peripheral vision caught sight of three figures who had just brushed past. Despite the trios efforts to suppress their energy, there was no escaping detection under their Double Pupils. Of the three, two possessed Sixth-Order Guiding Techniques, while the third was a Fifth Rank Peak. Nonetheless, for Song Chi and Song Yan, this was merely a minor distractiona fleeting surprise soon dismissed. Silver Disk Floating Land serves as the capital of the entire Silver Disk River System and even connects the capitals of surrounding river systems. Silver Disk City is the foremost trading city in the Floating Lands open zone. Encounters with such powerful individuals were not unusual. ... Back at the Heavenly Melody store, on the top floor. Quite unfortunate, the item you seek has just been purchased. Hearing this, the middle-aged man at the center of the trio urgently asked: When did this happen? Knowing that the trios identity was anything but ordinary, Ji Min didnt withhold information. Just moments agoyou may have already crossed paths with the buyers. At this statement, the three exchanged a knowing glance. The two who just exited the store. Without waiting for Ji Min to elaborate further, the trio rose abruptly, Spectral Energy swirling around them. To save time, they flew directly out from the shops top floor window. A few minutes later. Friends, please wait! Song Chi and Song Yan heard the call from behind and turned, spotting the trio they had encountered earlier approaching. Their expressions showed neither fear nor concernmerely curiosity. Silver Disk City, co-constructed by multiple major factions, was a place where few Sixth Rank Fearless Captains dared to stir trouble. Did you two just purchase the [Earth Spirit Ginseng] from the Heavenly Melody store? Understanding their intentions, Song Chi and Song Yan were immediately disinterested and turned away. We have our use for itnot for sale. With this straightforward response, they completely shut down any further offers or negotiations from the pursuing trio. Seeing Song Chi and Song Yan resolutely turn away, one of the Fearless Captains among the trio grew anxious and spoke quickly: We hail from the neighboring Cloud Disk River Systems Zhao Royal Family. Could you grant us some face? Were willing to pay a high price! Song Chi and Song Yans brows furrowed slightly, though they werent too surprised. Two Fearless Captains alongside a Peak Battleship Captain signaled that their background was anything but ordinary. The Cloud Disk River System lies to the east of the Silver Disk River System, opposite the Heavenly Disk River System. The You Song Kingdom dominates the internal hierarchy, and as the You Song Royal Family, the Zhao Clan is comparable in power to the Tuoba Royal Family. For them, dispatching two Fearless Captains was a trivial matter. Although slightly intrigued, Song Chi and Song Yans footsteps did not pause. You... One of the Zhao Clans Fearless Captains had more to say but was interrupted by the middle-aged Fearless Captain. Chapter 1065: 562: 3 Strands of Golden Spark Artifact_2 Chapter 1065: Chapter 562: 3 Strands of Golden Spark Artifact_2 Forget it, their attitude is firm. They probably have someone in their family also attempting the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique, so they wont give in. ... After the minor interlude, Song Chi and his companion once again departed through the Ruins Market, returning to the Dragon Spine Continent. Upon seeing their successful retrieval of the 100,000-year-old [Earth Spirit Ginseng], Song Shiyuan was overjoyed. The [Earth Spirit Ginseng] was immediately sent into the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. From then on, all they had left to do was wait. Time passed, and another fourteen years went by. Only thirty years remained until the Torch Humanitys Four Great Empires would officially launch an all-out war against the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization. Six years prior, the family began selling off their hoarded war supplies at full capacity. At that time, the price of war materials had already risen to forty times the original acquisition price. With such staggering profit margins, over the past six years, the Song Family not only replenished their familys Secret Vault early on but also acquired many rare resources and top-tier Strange Objects from the market. At Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong hovered high in the sky, with the eighth-ranked Power of Domination gathering within the Secret Realm. Beneath the warship, the Seventh-Rank [Black Devourer King Beast]s corpse floated quietly. The eighth-ranked Power of Domination acted upon it, swiftly refining the blood and Dominant True Spirit within the corpse. Half a year later, the [Black Devourer King Beast]s corpse was completely consumed of value. In contrast, Song Chi now held a drop of Seventh-Rank Starry Sky Behemoth Essence and thirty-five portions of Dominant True Spirit. Counting these thirty-five portions, the Dominant True Spirit Ive accumulated has reached 64 portions. Muttering to himself, his brows furrowed slightly. It seemed like a lot, but in reality, it wasnt nearly enough. Master, the Communication Bracelet has received new information. The sender is Prime Ancestor.'' Hearing the Abyss Demons transmission from the outside, Song Chi hurriedly exited the Ruins Market. Messages from Song Shiyuan carried immense importance. At Green Moon Manor, Song Chis gaze focused on the light screen projected by the Quantum Communication Bracelet in front of him. The ancestor has emerged from seclusion... After reading the information on the screen, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was summoned without hesitation and soared into the heavens. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Ancestral Hall. When Song Chi arrived, Song Wujiang was already standing tall at the head of the great hall. Seventh-Rank Life PressureThe Guiding Technique has successfully broken through! Feeling the oppressive force emanating within the hall, Song Chi exchanged glances with Song Yan, who had arrived before him, joy flickering in both their eyes. The breakthrough in the Guiding Technique to the Seventh Rank meant that the ancestor had become a true Star-Annihilating Starship Captain, a milestone of extraordinary significance. Beyond the enhanced strength, the mere fact that no Seventh Rank Star-Annihilating Starship Captain would look down upon them held profound implications. At the least, in the upcoming civilization war, the Song Family would no longer face the risk of being treated as cannon fodderthis was critically important. At the head of the hall, Song Wujiangs gaze fell upon them. When their eyes met, Song Chi had never felt as he did now. The ancestors gaze seemed dazzlingly radiant, like an eternal star suspended high above, naturally instilling humility. However, he quickly composed himself, recognizing that this was due to the immense positional gap between Sixth-Rank and Seventh-Rank Life Entities. Just as a Fourth-Rank Lifeform in the Starry Sea was incomparable to a Third, so too was the divide between Seventh-Rank and Sixth-Rank beingsif not more so. Seeming to read their thoughts, Song Wujiang smiled as he explained. The breakthrough is still fresh, so my control over the spectral energy within me remains somewhat unrefined. Pay it no mind. With that, he continued: Thanks to that [Earth Spirit Ginseng], I completed the breakthrough in the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique ten years ago. Using this second Law Amplitude Phase, Ive successfully achieved perfection in Space Law. As he explained, Song Wujiang gently waved his hand. In the next moment, the entire hall surged with an abundance of Space Laws. Enveloped by these perfected Space Laws, Song Chi, Song Shiyuan, and Song Yan were all slowly lifted off the ground. This, of course, was not all. Even before crossing the 80% threshold in Space Law Comprehension Degree, Song Wujiang could achieve similar feats. The key difference was that now, the three of them could hardly resist. Despite all three having reached Major Achievement in Law Comprehension, they stood no chance against the authority of a perfected Law. Such was the dominance of Laws at the Perfection Tier. Retracting the Power of Laws, Song Wujiang went straight to the point. With the breakthrough complete and only thirty years remaining until the start of the civilization war, theres no time to waste. Well set out for that relic immediately! Is everyone prepared? ... Dragon Spine Continent Sky, deep within the clouds. Three warships silently idled in suspension. In the warships magnetic wave communication group chat, Song Yan glanced at Song Wujiang and Song Chi. Seeing them both nod in agreement, he hesitated no longer and promptly activated the warships fixed Alien Star Domain projection system. Following the [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea], the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] successively initiated their interstellar domain projection functionalities. Beneath the Floating Land, Song Shiyuan stood at the mountainside of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, looking skyward. Only after a burst of intense spatial ripples swept past did he retract his gaze. Song Xingru was now stationed at the Robbing Wind Floating Land, while Song Shixing remained on the Silver Disk Continent. Despite the Dragon Spine Continent already being a Seventh-Level Floating Land, eternally protected by its Floating Land Shield, having a Sixth-Rank Fearless Ship on guard ensured greater security. Thus, Song Shiyuan had chosen to stay instead of accompanying Song Chi and the others on their mission. ... Unknown Star Domain, Silent Stellar Space. After a fierce spatial ripple, three warshipsone large and two smallersuddenly materialized from the void. In the main control room of the [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea], Song Yan operated the embedded components to retract the integration light belts. Quickly, the three warships dispersed. Little Flame, do you have the Star Chart? Within the quickly connected magnetic wave communication chat, Song Wujiangs voice inquired. Song Yan shook his head. No need for a Star Chart; the civilization relic is just over there. Following the direction Song Yan indicated, Song Chi only saw an expanse of emptiness. At first, he assumed they were still some distance away, but Song Yans subsequent actions caught him somewhat off guard. The [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea] advanced for just a few seconds in that direction before abruptly vanishing from view. Realizing there was a special spatial veil in place, the other two warships quickly followed. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Passing through the transparent spatial veil that neither the naked eye nor radar could detect, Song Chi suddenly felt as if he had entered a dreamlike Star Domain. Like the Blood Battle Secret Realm where Blood Battle Clan corpses were stored, the space beyond the transparent spatial veil was a small, enclosed Star Domain. On either side were two tiny stars, whose emitted starlight illuminated the area with exceptional brilliance. Situated at the center of the star-crowned space were two parallel spatial wormholes. Through Song Yans explanation, Song Chi and the others learned that the ends of these twin wormholes led to the civilization relic he had acquired. While the left wormhole had been fully explored, offering him all its inheritance, the right wormhole led to a world of flames. Song Yan had previously ventured into the flame world but only reached halfway through. The [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea] could not withstand the terrifying heat and was forced to retreat. Hearing this, Song Chi felt eager to try. With the advanced features of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, he was confidentespecially with its triple-layer Golden Sanctuary-level Energy Shield. But Song Yan, fully aware of the flame worlds horrors, was unconvinced. In the end, Song Chi resolved to try his luck. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The warship engines roared, propelling the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong toward the wormhole entrance, followed closely behind by the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and the [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea]. Warning: External fire attribute energy is highly concentrated and is corroding the Frost Cold Shield. As soon as they entered the wormhole, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brains alert resounded. Song Chi ignored the warning, continuing to pilot the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong deeper into the wormhole corridor. Hours later, all three layers of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs Energy Shield were overloaded. The [Final Blessing] component had also been activated once. Seeing this, Song Chi halted the warship. Through the display screen, he observed an expanse of crimson aheada twisted void scorched by infinite heat waves. In that moment, his double pupils detected three golden glimmers deep within the space, faint flames glowing with a radiant luster. Although blurry, he trusted the perception of his Sixth-Rank double pupils. Three threads of Golden Sanctuary-level Fire Seed Artifacts! Though elated at the confirmation, Song Chis hands moved swiftly, commanding the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to pivot sharply. Without its Energy Shield, the external, fearsome flame energy was continuously eroding the black hole evolution layer on the warships outer Warship Armor. In such circumstances, the ship could no longer progress and had to retreat. PS: Another chapter incoming. Also, its the start of the monthvote for monthly tickets!! Chapter 1066: 563: Golden Upgrading Fire Source Chapter 1066: Chapter 563: Golden Upgrading Fire Source Not long after, the three warships returned together to the wormholes entrance. Having witnessed the horrors of the flame world, the trio began a detailed discussion. The first decision made was to recall the two Fearless Ships and let the recently upgraded Star-Annihilating Starship, the Dinghai Dragon Steed, take the lead for the next attempt. Compared to the Fearless Ships, the Star-Annihilating Starship not only possessed higher base components but also allowed silver and higher-tier parts to operate at greater efficiency. Of course, even this alone wasnt enough. The Black Hole Armor on my warship is of supreme-quality black tier, capable of generating dual-layer armor. Additionally, the Fiery Flame Boiling Sea carries a golden-quality Flame God Dominator Skull. The first to speak was Song Yan, who promptly displayed the attribute panels of the two components one after the other. Black Hole Armor lv70 Quality: Black Feature: Dual-Layer Armor Feature 2: True Defense Feature 3: Defense Value +380% Feature 4: Black Hole Furnace Feature 5: Black Hole Storm Feature 6: Black Hole Fission ... Flame God Dominator Skull lv70 Quality: Gold Feature: Increases ship-mounted firepower by 350% Feature 2: Enhances Fire Law comprehension speed by 450% within the ship Feature 3: Fire Resistance +8200 Feature 4: Flame Shield Feature 5: Flame God Dominator True Spirit Guardian Consumption: 1800/s Effect: Reduces external flame energy attack might by 65%. ... Clearly, these two components were immensely helpful for resisting flame energy threats in the upcoming exploration. Song Chi pondered for a moment, then took out three components. They were the golden-quality Angel Sovereign Wings, the silver-tier Final Blessing, and the black-quality Black Hole Evolution Layer. The effects of these three components were self-explanatory, as they also significantly enhanced the ships defenses. As for the Heavenly Frost Crown, a single Torch Warship could only equip two similar special components. Since the Flame God Dominator Skull and Angel Sovereign Wings belonged to the same category, the Heavenly Frost Crown could not be utilized even if it were brought out. Looking at the components his two juniors had laid out, even though Song Wujiangs ship had upgraded to a Star-Annihilating Starship, he couldnt help but feel a slight pang of defeat. After all, he had explored the starry seas for over three thousand years, yet he had only ever acquired one black-tier oddityand it wasnt even a usable ship component, unlike the priceless finds of Song Chi and Song Yan. Of course, he purposefully ignored the fact that the Dragon Whale Hall, though damaged, was likely a colorful mythic oddity in its complete form. After calming himself, Song Wujiang quickly thought of something. Little Yan, can your Black Hole Armor be uninstalled intact? What about you, Little Chi? If not, dont force it. Lets first try and see if the triple-layered golden energy shield can hold! However, his doubts were quickly alleviated as both Song Chi and Song Yan swiftly replied. Dont worry, Ancestor, no problem on my side! Same here! Hearing this, a trace of resignation appeared in Song Wujiangs deep eyes. After finalizing their next course of action, the trio quietly waited. The previous test had caused several components to enter cooldown. Only after they completed their buffering process could they proceed officially. Three months later, fully prepared, the Dinghai Dragon Steed activated its engines. With a deafening roar, the Dinghai Dragon Steed gradually disappeared into the wormholes entrance on the right. Inside the warships main control room, Song Wujiang stood at the center, while Song Chi and Song Yan stood on either side of him. The eyes of all three carried a hint of heaviness, for the outcome of this venture directly determined the ultimate combat power of the Song Family in the Civilization Battlefield. Silver-tier Torch-Ship Star-Annihilating Starship Golden-tier Torch-Ship Star-Annihilating Starship The difference between these two levels was fundamental. As the Dinghai Dragon Steed slowly advanced, the distortions in the surrounding space intensified, signaling a gradual increase in the flames energy density nearby. However, as a Star-Annihilating Starship equipped with both the Angel Sovereign Wings and Flame God Dominator Skull, the ships second and third layers of energy shields degraded far slower under the intense conditions. Combined with the resistance provided by the Flame God Dominator Skull and its flame-energy attenuation effects, by the time the warship reached the limit previously traversed by the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, only one of the ships energy shield layers had fully dissipated. It was here that the trio finally spotted the three golden fire seed oddities Song Chi had previously detected. Filled with joy, the Dinghai Dragon Steed continued forward. Dozens of minutes later, the ship was inches away from the first golden fire seed oddity. Move slightly to the left. Stop! Stop! Following their sequential commands, the Dinghai Dragon Steed suddenly projected a powerful traction beam. In an instant, the golden fire seed oddity was precisely locked in, and under the traction beams pull, it was slowly reeled toward the battleship. Before long, the first golden fire seed oddity was successfully retrieved. Star Lotus Fire! It can be converted into a Torch Tier Fire Source!! Upon seeing the attributes of the fire seed oddity, Song Chi and Song Yan quickly shared the good news with the Ancestor. Oddity: Star Lotus Fire Quality: Gold Convertible: {Torch Tier Fire Source} Note: A unique fire seed formed from the fall of a peak eighth-rank Flame God Dominator of the Flame God Clan. Over immense spans of time, this has evolved into a unique Starry Sea Oddity. Elated by this find, the trio was in high spirits. This first golden upgrading fire source meant that even if they failed to secure the remaining two, they could return to the outside world, allow the Ancestor to upgrade his Torch Seed, enhance the warship components, and then attempt another exploration. With a golden Torch Seed in hand, components on the Dinghai Dragon Steed could be raised to the eighth rank, significantly reducing the difficulty of future journeys. After celebrating, the ship pressed onward toward the second golden fire seed oddity. Nearly ten minutes later, using the same method, they successfully reeled in the second golden fire seed oddity. At the same time, the high-energy particle energy shield repaired by the Final Blessing component began to overload, and the external flame energy began to corrode the outer layers of the Black Hole Evolution Layer on the Black Hole Armor. But bad news often comes in pairs. Song Chi and Song Yan soon discovered that the second fire seed oddity was just an ordinary golden fire seed oddity and could not be converted into an upgrading fire source. Upon hearing the news, Song Wujiang was unfazed and continued piloting the Dinghai Dragon Steed toward the third golden fire seed. However, this third fire seed was significantly further away. Currently, the ship had neared the center of the flame world, where the flame energy had grown increasingly vicious. The farther they advanced, the harsher the fire erosion the ship endured. At this moment, Song Wujiang activated the Angel King True Spirit Guard feature of Song Chis Angel Sovereign Wings. With the descent of the eighth-rank Angel King True Spirit Illusion, the erosion on the Dinghai Dragon Steed diminished drastically. Just then, Song Yan, who stood behind Song Wujiang, suddenly exclaimed. Look over there! Following his gaze, Song Chi quickly spotted a peculiar object. Is that... a bracelet? The object resembled a bracelet, faintly emitting golden light. However, its luminescence was slightly dim and, coupled with the surrounding flames, it had escaped their notice until now. The golden bracelet wasnt far from the Dinghai Dragon Steeds current position. Song Wujiang quickly decided to steer the ship toward it. With the Angel King True Spirit Illusion providing protection, this maneuver was swift. Soon, they reached the golden bracelets location. The traction beam fired again, striking at its target. Perhaps the Angel King True Spirit Illusion was too massive, creating a larger area of exposure to the surrounding flame energy. In any case, what should have been a longer-lasting illusion rapidly dimmed; before the golden bracelet could be retrieved, the illusion faded entirely. Amid the scorching sounds of the ships outer layers being eroded by flame energy, Song Wujiang brought forth a second Dominator illusion. This time, it was the True Spirit Illusion of an eighth-rank Flame God Dominator, engulfed in searing flames and far more robust than the Angel King illusion. Its resistance to the flame energy was likely due to the amplification effects of the surrounding environment. Finally, the slightly golden bracelet was successfully retrieved onto the ship. Song Chi and Song Yan immediately focused their attention on the bracelet. To their surprise, they discovered the bracelet was not a Starry Sea Oddity and lacked an attribute panel. Upon closer inspection, they speculated that the bracelet might be a unique storage device. The faint spatial fluctuations emanating from its surface further supported their theory. Hearing their conjecture, a contemplative expression flickered across Song Wujiangs face. If true, the value of this bracelet might be immense. The flame world below was most likely the aftermath of a peak eighth-rank Flame God Dominators death. This raised the possibility that the bracelet was connected to this ancient being. If correct, a storage device belonging to a peak eighth-rank Flame God Dominator held unimaginable worth. With such thoughts in mind, the Dinghai Dragon Steed abruptly halted its advance. After a moments deliberation, Song Wujiang decisively turned the ship back toward the wormholes exit, wasting no time. The third golden fire seed oddity was located too far away. Judging by his calculations, even with the protection of the Flame God Dominator True Spirit Illusion, recovering it was far from guaranteed. Moreover, the flame space wasnt limited to just these three golden fire seed oddities. There were also several silver- and red-tier fire seeds nearby, not to mention that the current location was merely at the center of the flame space, still far from its deepest reaches. Song Wujiangs plan was to return first, fuse the golden upgrading fire source, and examine the golden bracelet, which was suspected to be an eighth-rank Flame God Dominators storage device. Once components like the High-Energy Particle Energy Shield, Flame God Dominator Skull, and Angel Sovereign Wings were upgraded to the eighth rank, they could return and continue their exploration. Soon, the Dinghai Dragon Steed reached the wormholes entrance on its return journey. Inside the warships main control room, now free from the flame energys interference, Song Wujiang finally examined the faintly glowing golden bracelet in detail. After a thorough inspection lasting several minutes, he confirmed: Indeed, this bracelet is a unique spatial storage device! As he spoke, spectral energy surged from within him, and seventh-rank spectral energy channeled steadily from his fingertips into the bracelet. Chapter 1067: 564: Astonishing Harvest Chapter 1067: Chapter 564: Astonishing Harvest Originally, Song Wujiang thought it would be quite troublesome to open this storage bracelet, but it turned out to be unexpectedly simple. As Spectral Energy continued to flow in, he could clearly sense the repelling energy within the bracelet dissipating at a rate visible to the naked eye. After a moments thought, Song Wujiang understood the reason behind it. According to the publicly available information of the Torch Human Civilization, the Flame God Clan thrived millions of years ago and was extinguished hundreds of thousands of years ago, its civilization entirely cut off. This meant that the Eighth Rank Peak Flame God Dominator who left behind this relic had existed at least hundreds of thousands of years ago. Even if the storage bracelet contained the strongest sealing power, it would have almost completely dissipated after all these years. This process lasted for several hours. At a certain moment, there was the sound of a crash, and then a massive amount of items suddenly appeared out of thin air, nearly filling the entire Battleship Main Control Room. After carefully sorting through everything for tens of minutes, the three finally cataloged all the items that had been dumped out of the storage bracelet. No wonder its the storage device of an Eighth Rank Peak being. What a treasure trove. The same thought arose in the minds of all three. Even someone as wealthy as Song Chi couldnt help but have his eyelids twitch slightly. After meticulously inventorying, the trio determined that the most valuable items in this pile were two Black Supreme Oddities. In addition, there were five Golden Sanctuary Oddities, over thirty Silver Legendary Oddities, and many Red and Orange quality items that went uncounted. And that was just the Starry Sea Oddities. Additionally, there were 120 portions of Dominant True Spirit, 35 strands of Chaos Qi, two Seventh Rank Dominator-level King Worm Corpses, and 900 standard units of Eternal Stone Bricks. The rest included a significant pile of rare resources like Fire Crystals and Fire Copper. The two Black Oddities were [Flame God Annihilation Cannon] and [Divine Thought Chapter]. Both could be converted into starship components. First was the [Flame God Annihilation Cannon], a Black quality Star-Annihilating Cannon with extraordinary might. Flame God Annihilation Cannon lv0 Quality: Black Feature: Power of Annihilation Feature 2: True Armor Piercing Feature 3: Might increased by 270% Feature 4: Each attack has a 35% chance to trigger critical damage for double the damage Feature 5: Super Energy Storage Feature 6: Annihilation Star Shattering Strike Consumption: 10,000 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Attack: 500 Charge Time: 300 seconds; Buffer Time: 30 minutes Upgrade Requirement: 100 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, one Fire Crystal {Power of Annihilation: The attacks launched by the Star-Annihilating Cannon carry intense annihilation power, causing ongoing erosion damage to the target and making it extremely difficult to remove.} {True Armor Piercing: Skipped.} {Super Energy Storage: Uses 100,000 Spectral Energy Points to apply five times the typical charge time; after charging, the Star-Annihilating Cannons next strike will have its might increased by 300%, with a fixed cooldown time of 240 hours.} {Annihilation Star Shattering Strike: Consumes 200,000 Spectral Energy Points to gather immeasurable annihilation energy, giving the next strike of the Star-Annihilating Cannon the high-level Power of Stars, with a cooldown time of 10 years.} ... The second item, [Divine Thought Chapter], was a component capable of enabling long-range recall across star systems. Divine Thought Chapter lv0 Quality: Black Unique Feature: Divine Thought Binding Effect: Activates a Divine Thought Seal, binding two parties and allowing mutual recall across star systems. No charge or buffer required Upgrade Requirement: 100 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 10,000 Spectral Energy Points {Divine Thought Binding: Once equipped, the starship becomes the primary bound party. By consuming 200,000 Spectral Energy Points, a secondary bound party can be designated. Once bound, the two parties can mutually recall each other across space.} Compared to the first Star-Annihilating Cannon, Song Chi valued this second [Divine Thought Chapter] much more. This component was something he had been searching for a long timea cross-star system recall module. With this, if he ever encountered an unbeatable enemy in the future, not only could he escape into the Ruins Market at any time, but he could also recall the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong from across the stars, instead of helplessly watching the warship be sunk. Additionally, its mutual recall effect could spare him a Spatial Anchor Point. Previously, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had to constantly keep a spatial anchor mark inside the ship, which allowed him to freely travel between the warship, the Ruins Market, and the Dragon Spine Continent. However, this rendered his already limited Spatial Anchor Points even scarcer. If he could acquire this component, the anchor point always left within the ship would become entirely unnecessary. Without further thoughts, the trios gaze turned once again toward the other five Golden components. Among these five Golden components, two could not be converted into starship components. They were [Fire Glass Armor] and [Flame God Sword]. The final three, however, were the focus of their attention. These three Golden components, which could be converted into starship parts, consisted of a Golden Energy Shield, a Golden Warship Armor, and a special Golden contract-type component. Red Sun Fire Energy Shield lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: True Shield Feature 2: Shield Value increased by 140% Feature 3: Defense Value increased by 140% Feature 4: Red Sun Damage Reduction ... Flame God Starship Armor lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: True Defense Feature 2: Flame God Star Fission Feature 3: Recovers 3% of damaged hull and armor every 30 seconds ... The first two Golden components didnt particularly interest Song Chi or Song Yan. Instead, it was the third one that drew their attention. This was a scroll-like Oddity. [Oddity: Fire Scroll] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible Into: {Flame Contract}] [Note: Once an ancient scroll used by the Flame God Clan to inscribe oaths, after being continuously bathed by pure Flame Energy for hundreds of thousands of years, it transformed into a Golden Sanctuary Oddity.] ... Flame Contract lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Flame Contract Feature 2: Fire Resistance +1000 Feature 3: Contract Authority elevated by one rank Chapter 1068: 564: Astonishing Gains_2 Chapter 1068: Chapter 564: Astonishing Gains_2 Feature 4: Fire Son Scroll Feature 5: Component Slot Occupancy Fixed at 1 Consumption: 50/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Enhances the concentration of internal flame energy within the warship by 100%, improves the captains sensitivity to fire-based energy, and increases comprehension of the Law of Fire and Fire Attribute Secret Skills by 20%. No charging or buffering required Upgrade Requirements: 50 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 5000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Fire Crystal {Flame Contract: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points to sign a unique contract between the captain and a designated living being, provided both parties are willing. This contract has a priority level of Black (only components of Black quality or higher, and with no less than the contracts enhancement level, can potentially nullify this contract). Contract contents: determined by the captain. Contract duration: determined by the captain. Maximum number of individuals bound in a single contract: 0/100. Maximum number of contracts active simultaneously: 1.} {Fire Son Scroll: A scroll containing secret incantation words for the five effects Ding, Weak, Speed, Defensive, and Attack. Consumes one specific sub-scroll and 100,000 Spectral Energy Points to apply the corresponding effect to a designated target. Ding Scroll: Freezes a living unit for 2 seconds Weak Scroll: Weakens a living units combat power by 10% for 10 minutes Speed Scroll: Increases a living units speed by 20% for 10 minutes Defensive Scroll: Boosts a living units defense by 20% for 10 minutes Attack Scroll: Enhances a living units damage by 20% for 10 minutes Note: Each sub-scroll requires a fixed 24-hour cooldown after being used.} This component, while classified as one for confidential protocols, also offers a significant amplifying effect for fire-based energy. Its Fire Son Scroll feature alone can unleash five distinct abilities, making it an unparalleled top-tier characteristic. After examining it closely, Song Chi withdrew his gaze. While this component was remarkable, it was clearly more suited for his elder brother, Song Yan. Used in conjunction with the [Flame God Dominator Skull], it would offer immense benefits to a Torch Ship Captain who specializes in the Law of Fire. The critical point was that he still needed to secure the [Divine Thought Chapter]; he couldnt have everything, could he? After reviewing the attributes of the seven key artifacts, the three exchanged glances and soon stated their preferences. Song Wujiang: [Flame God Annihilation Cannon][Flame God Starship Armor] Song Yan: [Flame Contract][Flame God Sword] Song Chi: [Divine Thought Chapter][High-level Thunder Attribute Law Crystal][Flame Roar Engine] To everyones relief, the allocation was perfectly balanced, with no overlap. As for the [Red Sun Fire Energy Shield], since the flagship shields of all three, including Song Shiyuan, were currently outfitted with golden energy shields, this one could conveniently be brought back for Song Shiyuan. Beyond these artifact distributions, the three also received 30 Dominant True Spirits each, 200 standard units of Eternal Stone Bricks, with any surplus to be stored in the family vault as a reserve resource. As for the Chaos Qi, that was needed to repair the [Dragon Whale Hall]. Once all distributions were completed and Song Chis and Song Yans Spectral Energy reserves had recovered, Song Wujiang proceeded to absorb the strand of golden upgrading Fire Source. In the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] Main Control Room, Song Chi clutched one black and two silver components in his hands. The black component was the [Divine Thought Chapter], which Song Chi promptly installed, binding himself as its secondary owner, and then enhanced it directly to Level 70. One of the silver artifacts turned out to be a Thunder Attribute Law Crystal, which Song Chi carefully stored. The Thunder Attribute Law Crystal is the required consumable for the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder feature of the [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon]. The higher the crystals quality, the more powerful the summoned Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder. This silver-quality high-level Thunder Attribute Law Crystal was sufficient to serve as another major weapon on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The last silver artifact was an engine, the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine]. After being evolved to Black Supreme Quality, it gained an extra Dual Engine feature, allowing the starship to equip a second engine. Golden engines were incredibly rare, so for now, this silver artifact engine would have to suffice. After upgrading the [Flame Roar Engine] to Level 70, the speed of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong became even more astonishing. Fusing a golden upgrading Fire Source was no easy task. Time passed swiftly, and after half a year, the sealed hatch of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] finally opened again. When Song Chi and Song Yan reboarded the [Dinghai Dragon Steed], the faint voice of Song Wujiang greeted their ears. It was evident that the Prime Ancestors Torch Seed had successfully ascended to gold. As the two entered the warships main control room, they saw Song Wujiang continuously enhancing several warship components. Under the brilliance of flowing golden light, components such as [High Energy Particle Energy Shield], [Flame God Dominator Skull], and [Angel Sovereign Wings] were sequentially upgraded to Eighth Rank. As the familys Prime Ancestor with over three millennia of Star Domain exploration experience, Song Wujiang had accumulated a considerable number of Dominant True Spirits. Combined with the 30 additional ones he just received, upgrading several Eighth Rank components was manageable without much strain. Once all upgrades were completed, the fully prepared [Dinghai Dragon Steed] plunged into the spatial wormhole once again. Several hours later, bolstered by multiple Eighth Rank components, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] easily approached the vicinity of the third strand of golden Spark Artifact. The traction beam took less than two minutes to secure the third strand of golden Spark Artifact into the warship. As the Spark Artifact appeared in the ships cabin, Song Chi immediately shifted his gaze toward it with the utmost speed. A few seconds later, the attributes of this third strand of golden Spark Artifact floated before his eyes. [Oddity: Sea Heart Flame] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible into: {Torch Tier Fire Source}] [Note: A strand of golden Spark Artifact nurtured under a unique Starry Sea environment, possessing extraordinary functions.] Undoubtedly, this third strand of golden Spark Artifact could be transformed into an upgrading Fire Source. After calming his emotions, Song Chi turned his gaze toward Song Yan. Big Brother, since you discovered this civilizations relic, Ive already taken a black component. This upgrading Fire Source should be yours! He spoke lightly, though what he truly felt inside was something only he himself knew. This was, after all, a golden upgrading Fire Source, a treasure in the Torch Ship Captains circle comparable to Black Supreme Components. Yet, the words Song Yan spoke next took him by surprise. Seventh Brother, I dont need it. This golden upgrading Fire Source is yours! Noticing the confusion in his expression, Song Yans Spectral Energy stirred within his body. In the next moment, Song Chi saw a fleeting golden flame in Song Yans eyes. Realization dawned on him instantly. Song Yan had already achieved a golden Torch Seed. But a question lingeredif he had indeed achieved a golden Torch Seed, why were components like [Flame God Dominator Skull] and [Black Hole Armor] only enhanced to Level 70? Perceiving his thoughts, Song Yan offered further clarification: Lack of resourcesIm out of Dominant True Spirits! Stunned momentarily, Song Chi didnt press further. After some deliberation, he turned toward the Prime Ancestor and said: Prime Ancestor, once the Dominant True Spirits are extracted from the two Dominator-level King Worm corpses, let my share be allocated to Big Brother as compensation! Naturally, Song Wujiang had no objections to this proposal and readily agreed. Song Yan also didnt refuse; he was indeed in urgent need of Dominant True Spirits. These additional thirty-odd shares would enhance the [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea]s combat power considerably. After finalizing the distribution, Song Chi carefully stowed the strand of [Sea Heart Flame]. Back on the [Dinghai Dragon Steed], under Song Wujiangs control, the warship continued cruising through the Flame Space, diligently collecting the remaining silver, red, orange, and other types of Spark Artifacts. While golden Spark Artifacts could yield three shares, the lower-tier ones were evidently more abundant. Before long, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] had amassed nearly a hundred Spark Artifacts. Prime Ancestor, a total of 88 Spark Artifacts were collected: 6 silver, 22 red, and 60 orange. Besides 1 silver Spark, 4 red Sparks, and 10 orange Sparks, all others can be converted into upgrading Fire Sources. The trio was highly satisfied with this tally. This large collection of upgrading Fire Sources was sufficient to significantly enhance the familys power before the looming civilization warfare. The Spark Artifacts in the middle and outer layers have been nearly exhausted. Lets proceed deeper into this Flame Space!!! With all the Spark Artifacts carefully stored, Song Wujiang initiated further maneuvers, steering the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] gradually toward the depths of the Flame Space. As time went on, the previously seamless navigation in the middle and outer layers became increasingly perilous for the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. [Alert: The extreme flame energy from the external environment has overwhelmed the warships energy shield!] Not long after entering the deeper regions of the Flame Space, the high-energy particle energy shield, which had already been enhanced to Eighth Rank, completely overloaded. Chapter 1069: 565: A Glimpse and the Golden Torch Seed Chapter 1069: Chapter 565: A Glimpse and the Golden Torch Seed Upon hearing the semi-automatic warship AI notification, Song Wujiang showed no reaction. He continued piloting the warship forward. A few minutes later, the Black Hole Evolution Layer surrounding the warships armor completely shattered. The dual-layer armor empowered by the [Black Hole Armor] began directly encountering the violent flame energy outside. Behind Song Wujiang, Song Chi and Song Yan gazed at the outside world. The increasingly terrifying flame energy had twisted space to its limits, as though the void itself would soon be torn apart. The flame intensity outside now must have already reached the Eighth Rank! Hearing Song Chis murmur, Song Yans expression turned serious and he added: To be exact, its not far from the late stage of Eighth Rank. Song Yan, who walked the path of the Law of Fire, had a sharper sensitivity to flame energy. Another ten-plus minutes passed, and the dual-layer armor provided by the [Black Hole Armor] completely crumbled. It was only then that Song Wujiang activated the [Final Blessing] and its Final Blessing feature. In the next moment, the warships energy shield, armor, and even its structure were fully restored. While the energy shield and the warship were restored without issue, the [Black Hole Armor] was not completely repaired. The [Final Blessing] was ultimately just a silver component and could not fully repair the black-quality [Black Hole Armor]. Although the energy shield had returned, the Holy Light Shield and Flame Shield remained unrepaired, leaving the high-energy particle energy shield unable to hold for long before overloading again. In the ensuing dozen minutes, Song Wujiang successively activated two featuresAngel Kings True Spirit Illusion and Flame God Dominators True Spirit Guardiansolely to ensure the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] could push deeper into the flame space. [Attention, warship armor has completely overloaded. Current hull damage is at 68%. Please repair immediately!] Shortly after the Flame God Dominators True Spirit Illusion faded, the [Black Hole Armor] also overloaded completely. It seemed the warship would soon be immobilized due to hull damage surpassing 80%. The [Dinghai Dragon Steed], however, suddenly transformed into a miniature black hole. In this black hole form, it voraciously consumed the boundless flame energy around it, reducing the immediate threat to the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. From within the miniature black hole, Song Chi and the others observed the deepest part of the flame space through the warships projection monitor. There floated a faint trace of black flame. Even with only a fleeting glimpse, the three quickly made a judgment. The Black Fire Seed Oddity! Their exclamations were low, but their expressions grew even calmer. The Black Fire Seed Oddity was immensely valuable, comparable to a colorful-grade component, but under the current circumstances, once the Black Hole Fission effect ended, there was only one fate awaiting them. They would perish alongside the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]. With their spectral energy sealed, Song Chi couldnt even access the Ruins Market at this pointdeath seemed inevitable. Precisely because of the critical situation, they remained utterly composed. Ultimately, the more experienced Song Wujiang was the first to decide. Under his control, the miniature black hole form of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] accelerated backward without a trace of hesitation. Although the Black Fire Seed Oddity was extraordinarily rare, compared to their own lives, it became far less significant. Additionally, as long as this flame space persisted without collapsing, the Black Fire Seed Oddity would remain here. Risking their lives to obtain it now would be far less wise than waiting until their strength improved sufficiently in the future. Outside the Twin Wormholes, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed], [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea], and [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] hovered side by side. A day had passed since they emerged from the fiery depths of the wormhole-flame space, and Song Chis spectral energy had fully recovered. In the magnetic communication group created by the Star-Annihilating Starship, the three continued their discussions. Forget about the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] for now. Although this time we came across dozens of silver oddities, eight of which couldnt be converted into warship components, theyre still silver items and must be used sparingly in crucial moments. The flame intensity in the deepest part of that flame space likely reached Eighth Rank Peak. Facing quasi-Eighth Rank Dominator power would be highly improbable, Song Wujiang explained before shifting tone and suggesting: Little Pool, could you leave a coordinate here, ideally one that allows free traversal back and forth? Leaving the Black Fire Seed Oddity simply floating here brought an unavoidable sense of unease. Although the exit of this relic was concealed by a Spatial Veil, it didnt guarantee absolute safety. What if something unexpected happened? Thus, Song Wujiang pondered whether Song Chi could establish a spatial coordinate here, enabling secure access at any time. Sure! Song Chis swift reply indicated his confidence in the Ruins Markets positioning system. Although the relics rank was impressive, it couldnt obscure the influence of the Ruins Market. Soon, Song Chi set one of his five spatial anchor points here, making several test runs through the Ruins Market to ensure everything worked perfectly. He then summoned a Fifth-Rank Robber Star Race creature from his warship and stationed it within the relic space to serve as an alert system in case of emergencies. After these precautions were completed, the three warships didnt turn to depart. Instead, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea] were recalled first, followed by Song Chi and Song Yan moving swiftly toward the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]. Once aboard, Song Chi stored them in a [Dimension Space Stone] and entered the Ruins Market himself. He intended to test the newly acquired [Divine Thought Chapter] component. In the Ruins Market Firmament, Song Chi didnt summon his Eighth-Rank Dominator power immediately. He activated the Divine Thought Binding deep within his Ancestral Aperture instead. Moments later, his brow began glowing with dazzling ghost light. Meanwhile, in the Flame God Civilization relic space: The [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] quietly suspended here began to emit a massive amount of spectral energy. Encased in this energy, the warship transformed into a radiant streak of light and shot upwards, swiftly departing the relic. Within the Ruins Market, a streak of light emerged from the void space under Song Chis control. The Ruins Market permitted its entry without resistance under its lords command. It worked! But testing wasnt finished. One success wouldnt suffice for Song Chi to fully grasp the effects of the [Divine Thought Chapter]. Over repeated tests traversing the relic, the Ruins Market, Dragon Spine Continent, and Red Star, he gradually uncovered the components detailed characteristics. Firstly, while it promised cross-star summons regardless of distance, the [Divine Thought Chapter], confined to black quality, significantly slowed its recall speed over vast distances. For instance, recalling between Dragon Spine Continent and Red Star Continent proved unbearably sluggish. However, when Song Chi applied Eighth-Rank Dominator power in the Ruins Market, the recall process became lightning-fastnearly instantaneous. Song Chi estimated that invoking the Ruins Market Dominators power ensured near-immunity to interference from other high-tier beings during recall. By contrast, normal recall was more susceptible to disruptions. Having clarified this, Song Chi was satisfied overall. Compared to the [Warship Swapping Device] and its Cross-star Conversion feature, this component proved more reliable. The red-grade [Warship Swapping Device] similarly claimed distance immunity but suffered from crippling performance drops to converted warships when distances grew too far. ... Back on Dragon Spine Continent, Song Wujiang and Song Yan emerged from the [Dimension Space Stone], puzzled by the noticeable delay in Song Chis return. I was testing the [Divine Thought Chapter], Song Chi explained. Promptly, Song Wujiang spoke: With the Civilization War imminent, focus on improving warship strength. As for those two Dominator insect corpses, refining them on the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] might take considerable time. Little Pool, do you have an alternative? Song Chi had long informed them that the lord of the Ruins Market was an Eighth-Rank being of immense power. Should this lord assist, the process could be exponentially faster. Should be no problem! ... In the following days, members of the Song Family worked tirelessly to enhance their capabilities. Meanwhile, Song Chi spent his days immersed in the Ruins Market, refining the two Dominator insect corpses with his Eighth-Rank Dominator power while optimizing his own condition for absorbing a strand of Golden Upgrading Fire Source. After a year and a half, Song Chi delivered 66 segments of Dominant True Spirit and two drops of Dominator Origin Blood to the family elder. Song Yan ultimately received a share of 33 Dominant True Spirit segments. Upon completing this refinement task, Song Chi entered the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room] in the Ruins Market. Half a month later, feeling he had reached an optimal state, he revealed the [Sea Heart Flame]. As the Golden Upgrading Fire Source was drawn into his Ancestral Torch Aperture, the Chaos Space within the aperture instantly illuminated. Ssss! Ssss! The Silver Torch Seed and the Golden Upgrading Fire Source clashed fiercely, beginning a lengthy fusion process. The Golden Upgrading Fire Source, unlike others, held an immense energy reservoir that couldnt be absorbed quickly. After a year had passed, in the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room], Song Chis tightly shut eyes suddenly opened. Swish! Swish! The golden flames briefly flashed across his double-pupiled eyes. Its finally doneGolden Torch Seed! Indeed, just moments ago, the Silver Torch Seed had successfully consumed and fused with the [Sea Heart Flame], evolving fully into gold. Exiting the [All-Attributes Cultivation Room], Song Chi summoned the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]. Within the warship, he examined the attribute panel, which now displayed the words [Golden Torch Ship Body lv60]. Song Chi confirmed fully that the Golden Torch Seed was his. He then shifted his gaze lower on the warships attribute panel. The special component slots had increased from 170 to 194, precisely matching the slot count granted by the Golden Torch Seed. Every five warship levels associated with the Golden Torch Seed added 16 special slots. Calculations bore out: 1612+2 = 194. After verifying this, Song Chi turned his attention to the array of components mounted on the warship. With the Torch Seed having ascended to gold, components on the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] at gold grade or higher now qualified for reinforcement to the Eighth Rank. Chapter 1070: 566: 8th Order Component Chapter 1070: Chapter 566: 8th Order Component Upgrading the Golden Torch Seed, Song Chi naturally focused on enhancing the eighth-rank components. Thus, his gaze was fixed solely on the golden, black, and colorful components aboard the warship. Colorful: [Time Chessboard] Black: [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] [Black Hole Evolution Layer] [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb] [Divine Thought Chapter] Gold: [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon] [Blood Spear] [Neutron Star Core Armor] [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] [Heavenly Eye] [Purusa Zen Seal] [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] [Angel Sovereign Wings] [Heavenly Frost Crown] [Blood Battle Stele] [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] The 17 components listed above were all that he focused on. Among them, [Black Hole Evolution Layer] and [Angel Sovereign Wings] were directly excluded, as both had already been enhanced to Level 80 by the forefather. For this, he and Song Yan each provided 20 portions of Dominant True Spirit to the forefather. Now, the Dominant True Spirit he still possessed was not abundant, totaling only 63 portions. After calculations, he could only enhance six components to the eighth rank. Including the already Level 79 [Heavenly Authority Control Ring], the maximum was seven components. Out of 15 components, only seven could be enhanced, so Song Chi naturally had to consider carefully. The first one he decided on was the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] component. Enhancing multiple components to the eighth rank would be impossible without sufficient energy supply. 10 portions of Dominant True Spirit + dozens of threads of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin + 1 thread of Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin + a considerable amount of Titanium Crystal, [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] was successfully enhanced to Level 80. Several of its features underwent significant changes. Energy supply efficiency improved from 320% 350% Engine thrust increased from 320% 350% The energy consumption of all warship components at or below the quality of this component decreased from 60% 65% Energy supply rate increased from 140,000/s 175,000/s Lastly, its Spectral Energy Pool, which was still 10 million at Level 70, directly soared to 15 million. Additionally, post-Level 80, further enhancements would require 10 portions of Seventh Rank Dominators Dominant True Spirit per instance unless using Eighth Level Dominators Dominant True Spirit, which only required 1 portion, making Song Chi shake his head. After the engine, the second component he enhanced was [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale]. Upon enhancing it to the eighth rank, the Shang familys various remote searching and locating methods became no longer a concern. Afterward, he successively enhanced three more components, namely [Time Chessboard], [Black Hole Evolution Layer], and [Blood Spear]. [Time Chessboard] Level 80 Quality: Colorful/Upper Feature: Reduces the cooldown time of all loaded warship components by 75% Feature 2: Time resistance +25,000 ... Feature 7: Enhances the efficiency of warship interiors in comprehending Time Law by 470% Feature 8: Nine-Life Life and Death Chess ... Furthermore, the duration and time acceleration of the TimeChessboard feature were both improved. The Chessboard Domain constructed by at least 36 Time Chess pieces now had an acceleration of 50x, while 72 pieces resulted in an acceleration of 100x, with corresponding increments. The duration improved to 50 minutes, and its cooldown time decreased to just 120 hours. The cooldown time of the TimeChess Game feature was reduced to 60 years, while its duration increased to three and a half hours. [Black Hole Evolution Layer] showcased a key upgrade as its Black Hole Energy soared from 30,000 points to 100,000 points. As for [Blood Spear], upon reaching the eighth rank, this golden super main cannons damage became all the more terrifying. Glancing away from these three components, Song Chi checked the Dominant True Spirit remaining in his possession13 portionsalong with 5 threads of Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin and Titanium Crystal, which were also running low. For the last enhancement, Song Chi was torn between several options: [Purusa Zen Seal], [Neutron Star Core Armor], [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield], [Heavenly Eye], and [Blood Battle Stele]. In the end, he chose [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]. Earlier enhancements to [Black Hole Evolution Layer] served as temporary substitutes for warship armor upgrades. As a captain who had stability ingrained in his very being, Song Chi naturally leaned toward enhancing [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield]. [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] Level 80 Quality: Gold Features: Two Instruments Damage Reduction Feature 2: True Shield Feature 3: Additional increase of shield value for energy shield by 320% Feature 4: Additional increase of defense value by 320% Feature 5: Yin Yang Mutual Birth Consumption: 5,200/s (Spectral Energy Points) Protection: 5,250 billion Shield Value: 110 trillion/110 trillion Charge: 10 seconds; buffer time after overload: 30 minutes ... {Two Instruments Damage Reduction: The energy shield has Yin Yang balance capabilities and automatically reduces 70% of all external energy attacks.} {True Shield: The energy shield possesses true defense attributes, nullifying standard shield-breaking and armor-piercing effects while partly diminishing the Might of true shield-breaking and true armor-piercing attacks.} {Yin Yang Mutual Birth: The energy shield is affected by Yin Yang balance effects. When the shield value of the energy shield is damaged, it automatically regenerates, restoring 2% of shield value per second.} Looking at the enhanced Level 80 [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] component, Song Chi was quite pleased. Apart from its impressive 70% damage reduction attribute, the final Yin Yang Mutual Birth feature was extraordinarily potent. Although the 2% regeneration might seem insignificant, the key lay in its per-second restoration rate. Calculating based on the shield value of the Level 80 [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield], it could regenerate 22 trillion shield points per second. To provide a clearer comparison: take the Level 70 [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits], this silver super main cannon as an example. Its current attack damage was 1,205 billion. Even activating the potent Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings attack feature, its max damage per shot would only reach slightly above 10 trillion. Factoring in the Two Instruments Damage Reduction features 70% damage reduction and the added defense from the True Shield feature, the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield could recover completely within seconds. Chapter 1071: 566: 8th Order Component_2 Chapter 1071: Chapter 566: 8th Order Component_2 This doesnt even account for the recovery effects of the Neutron Star Pulse feature from the [Neutron Star Core Armor]. From this perspective, the defensive capabilities of the eighth-rank [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] are clear. After sequentially enhancing six components, only three Dominant True Spirits remain on hand, along with four wisps of eighth-rank Floating Land Origin. Song Chi thought for a moment and decided to spend one Dominant True Spirit and one wisp of eighth-rank Floating Land Origin to upgrade the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] to lv80. At this point, the previously accumulated resources in hand have essentially been used up. However, he did not regret it. This round of enhancements caused a significant rise in the combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, giving him fleeting thoughts of confronting Dominator creatures head-on. Of course, this was just a fleeting notion, possibly a delusion born from the enhancement of the warship. Whether this is truly the case remains to be seen in actual combat. ... Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Inside the Chaos Mist-shrouded Dragon Whale Hall, multiple figures had gathered. This included Song Wujiang, Song Yan, Song Chi standing in the center of the hall, as well as the projections of Song Shiyuan, Song Shixing, and Song Xingru. Ancestor, has something major happened within the clan again? Having used the Dragon Whale Hall summon to gather the core members of the clan not too long ago, Song Xingru instinctively suspected that something had arisen on the Dragon Spine Continent. But Song Wujiang shook his head lightly. Its correct to call it a major event, but its not due to a crisis within the clan. Rather, I seek your opinions. What? Do you all recall that Insect Queens nest that Little Chi mentioned before? Upon hearing this, the group nodded. The matter left a deep impression, especially since the [Starry Sky Dragon Shark] was enslaved in that Star Domain. Ancestor, are you suggesting action against that Dominator-level Insect Queen? A year ago, after successfully installing the golden [Red Sun Fire Energy Shield] component and heading to Yaohan Floating Land, Song Shiyuan roughly guessed Song Wujiangs intentions. Correct. The [Dinghai Dragon Steed] has been upgraded to a Star-Annihilating Starship and moved to the golden Fire Seed level. Together with Little Yan and Little Chi, including yourself possessing silver Fire Seeds, the clan urgently needs Dominant True Spirits. Resolving that Insect Nest would significantly ease the situation. The hall fell silent as the group weighed the feasibility of the proposal. The urgent need for Dominant True Spirits was undeniable, but the Ancient Empresss Insect Nest was notorious, necessitating careful consideration. Minutes passed before Song Shixing spoke. Little Chi, Little Yan, what are your thoughts on your combat capabilities? From below the hall, standing beside the ancestor, the two exchanged glances before Song Yan replied first: Ancestor Xingzu, I am confident I can restrain one Dominator-level King Worm. Song Chi followed shortly after with the same response. Ancestor Xingzu, I can do the same! Hearing their assurances, the once-hesitant threeSong Shiyuan, Song Shixing, and Song Xingruhad their eyes flash with determination. Under the Ancient Empresss command were four Dominator King Worms as protectors. If Song Chi and Song Yan could each hold one back, combined with the Starry Sky Dragon Shark and the three of them, it would allow Song Wujiang to confidently face the Insect Queen. Seeing all their gazes focus on him, Song Wujiang hesitated briefly before giving a definitive answer. The [Dinghai Dragon Steed] has been upgraded to a golden Torch Ship Body, with multiple components enhanced to eighth rank. Coupled with the newly-installed black Star-Annihilating Cannon, handling an Insect Queen of the same tier shouldnt pose a problem! With these words, the decision was clear. In that case, and with Little Chis ability to summon Dominator Projections anytime, its definitely worth a try! As the discussion continued, the action plan was finalized. Simply stated, a month later, they would officially head to the Star Domain of the Ancient Empresss nest. During this period, various Fearless Captains scattered outside returned one after another, thanks to the convenience brought by spatial wormhole links that significantly speed up transit. As for Song Chi, he left a [Ruins Market Projection Rank] each in Dragon Shark City and Dragon Spine Continent to guard against unexpected incidents. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed. On this day, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong hovered alone above the Dragon Spine Continent Sky. Buzz buzz buzz! After a series of spatial fluctuations, the sixteen-thousand-meter-long Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong vanished into thin air. In the Alien Star Domain, near the Floating Land that had once enslaved the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, a massive battleship emerged from a spatial vortex. In the Battleship Main Control Room, after confirming there were no threats in the surrounding Starry Sea, Song Chi tossed a [Dimension Space Stone] to the Abyss Demon behind him. Following his orders, the sixth-rank Abyss Demon darted out of the battleship, chaotic energy surging from within. Soon, Song Wujiang and the other five were released from the [Dimension Space Stone]. Not long after, six iron giants with lengths of no less than 120,000 meters hovered side by side. Dinghai Dragon Steeds magnetic wave communications group chat Song Wujiang: Little Chi, can you pinpoint the Insect Queens location? Song Chi: Yes, but it seems shes relocated the Insect Nest! In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chis gaze was fixed on the [Death Robber Tracking Seal] component, which now displayed a special tracking coordinate. A unique coordinate spanning over ten-thousand light-years from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs current position. This tracking coordinate originated from the Death Robber Hunting Order mark left on the Sawtooth King Worm. As a cross-Starry Sea tracking device, once the Death Robber Hunting Order hits, it can trace the targets location for up to several centuries. Thus, despite the Ancient Empress having relocated her Insect Nest over ten thousand light-years away, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong easily tracked her down. Having identified the detailed coordinates, the Song familys next step was to approach silently, which posed significant challenges. While stealth came easily to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, not all ancestor flagships were outfitted with components like the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] for high-level concealment. Unless Song Chi brought everyone together again and transported them in the same manner. But doing so would complicate the process of discreetly releasing people from the [Dimension Space Stone]. The Ancient Empress of the Insect Race was infamous for her exceptional spiritual capabilities, controlling large swathes of Insect Guards remotely. At this point, Song Shiyuan posted an attribute screenshot in the group chat: [River of Stealth] JPG River of Stealth lv70 Quality: Silver Feature: Group Stealth Feature 2: Enhances all stealth effects of the equipped warship by 250% ... Glancing at the attribute screenshot, Song Chi instantly recalled this component. It was a group stealth component with the Group Stealth feature capable of binding up to a thousand warships, collectively entering a high-level stealth state. It was deployed during the opening war against the Robber Star Race. From within the [Immovable Ming King], five streams of silver light shot out one after another. They precisely embedded themselves in the Song familys other five warships, followed shortly by the intelligent systems notifications they all heard: [Notice, the warship has received a special binding request. Do you accept?] [Upon binding, the warship will temporarily enter a stealth state without any negative impacts.] Two seconds later, all six ships entered stealth within the void, followed by the activation of their respective warp systems. Days later, the six warships stopped a dozen light-years away from a sixth-level peak Floating Land. Streaming within the warship communications group chat was a projection on a light screen. Displayed on the screen was a scene showing the insect race densely packed across the sixth-level Floating Land, continuously consuming everything on it. No wonder theyre infamous for their destruction. Theyre trying to consume everything with energy on this Floating Land, utterly devastating this sixth-level Floating Land! PS: Only one chapter today. Chapter 1072: 567: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress Chapter 1072: Chapter 567: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress Through the remote monitoring feature of the Heavenly Eye, the Song Family members thoroughly understood the entire situation on the Level 6 Peak Floating Land ahead. The very center of the Floating Land housed a Sixth-Level Origin Eruption Eye, which marked the core location of a massive insect nest created by the Seventh-Order Ancient Mother Empress of the Insect Race. Four King Worm Chrysalis Rooms. At least it hasnt changed over the past two hundred yearsno new Dominator-level King Worms have been nurtured! Seeing only four King Worm Chrysalis Rooms projected on the light screens, the Song Family members breathed a sigh of relief. We cant delay any longer! From the central [Dinghai Dragon Steed] of the six warships came Song Wujiangs voice, heavy and devoid of the relief evident in the tones of Song Xingru, Song Shixing, and the others. Look at the Ancient Mother Empresss abdomen. Upon hearing this, the group focused their attention intently on the projection screen ahead. After several seconds, Song Shiyuan spoke first: Indeed, it looks the same as before, but upon closer inspection of the belly pressed to the ground, faint red lines have appeared. At this point, even the oblivious Song Xingru realized the significance. Red linesthis indicates the imminent nurturing of another King Worm? Aboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi, with his Sixth-Level Double Pupils, had already noticed this detail but wasnt surprised. This Ancient Mother Empress has kept the insect nest here for at least a hundred years, consuming every ounce of vital energy from the Level 6 Peak Floating Land. Coupled with millions of Insect Guards capturing numerous intermediate and high-level stellar organisms in surrounding space, accumulating enough energy to nurture the fifth King Worm isnt difficult. Regarding this soon-to-be-born King Worm, it wont immediately possess Dominator combat power upon birth. However, with its unparalleled bloodline and the massive concentration of high-purity energy resources accumulated nearby, it wont take long to advance all the way to the Seventh Rank. This was precisely why Song Wujiang insisted on taking action immediately. After thoroughly analyzing the details of the insect nest, the six individuals began discussing the specific battle plan to follow. Half a day later, twenty light-years away from the Level 6 Peak Floating Land, an enormous, fearsome warship over tens of thousands of kilometers in size appeared from the void. Meanwhile, at the central core of the insect nest atop the Level 6 Floating Land, where the Ancient Mother Empress had silently nurtured the fifth King Worm, she lifted her flawless upper body. Hissss! A sharp hissing sound issued from her crimson lips. The next moment, a gigantic figure shot forth from the chrysalis room to her left. With its insect wings fluttering, the massive figure soared into the skies, heading straight for the depths of distant space where the terrifying warship lay. Behind it, tens of thousands of low-middle-rank insectoids closely followed. ... Its a Seventh-Rank Sawtooth King Wormnot too shabby. In the communications group of the Star-Annihilating Starship, the Song Family members intensely monitored the light screen projection from the Heavenly Eye. At the center of the projection was the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, the very warship sensed by the Ancient Mother Empressa vessel embodying fearsome ferocity. A million kilometers ahead of the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, spatial fluctuations rippled as the Sawtooth King Worm crossed the void on its specialized spatial insect wings, revealing its form. Soon after, increasing numbers of Fourth-, Fifth-, and Sixth-Rank insectoids emerged from the void, one after another. Seeing this scene, aboard the [Dinghai Dragon Steed], Song Wujiang quickly commanded: Nows the timemove out! At his words, six hidden warships simultaneously activated their spatial jump components. Tens of light-years away, in the upper reaches of the Level 6 Floating Lands central region, six warships quietly materialized in the void. Much like the Mirage Shadow feature activated by Song Chi with the [Mirage Transformation Pearl], the spatial jumps of the six warships revealed no signs of spatial disturbance. This was thanks to the [River of Stealth] component, which not only offered group stealth capabilities but also masked the noise generated during actions such as teleportation and jumps. Seeing that the Ancient Mother Empress below hadnt noticed their presence, the six warships refrained from descending further, choosing instead to activate their ship cannons for energy accumulation. The Ancient Mother Empresss spiritual power far surpassed units of the same rank; descending further, even with the [River of Stealth], might not avoid detection. By launching a simultaneous cannon charge now, they could deliver an unexpected strike to the Ancient Mother Empress below. Buzz buzz buzz! Suddenly, a dense buzzing sound reverberated in everyones ears. Although the noise closely resembled the hum of warship engines, the Song Family members immediately sensed something amiss. Somethings wrongits the Shadowless Insect swarm! Stay alert! A sharp warning shot through their magnetic wave communication group. Fortunately, everyone reacted swiftly, activating their personal defensive measures in time. Zzzzz! Space vibrated, and countless black insectoids, in varying sizes, appeared all around them. Their crimson eyes glowed fiercely as they madly charged at the six warships hulls. Unlike Splatter Insects or Iron Beetles, which were lower-ranked, Shadowless Insects were intermediate-ranked insectoids renowned amongst the Stellar Insect Race. Possessing not only sharp mandibles but also unparalleled stealth capabilities, they now swarmed the six Song Family warships en masse. Although they didnt cause significant physical damage, they managed to completely disrupt the energy accumulation of the warship cannons. The Ancient Mother Empress below has been aware of us all along! In the warship communication group, the Song Family members showed grim expressions. They had evidently underestimated the terrifying perception of the Dominator-level Ancient Mother Empress of the insectoids. Chapter 1073: 567: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress_2 Chapter 1073: Chapter 567: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress_2 Before they could think too much, three massive figures had already darted up from below. Two Tiger Turtle King Worms and one Sawtooth King Worm. Stop them! Song Wujiang ordered immediately. The several warships were already struggling against the harassment of thousands of Shadowless Insects. If these three Domination-Level King Worms joined the battle, the flagship shared by Song Shiyuan and the others, only outfitted with Seventh-Level Silver Warship Armor, would face extreme danger of being sunk. As soon as he spoke, both the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and the [Red Flame Boiling Sea] surged forward, each engaging one Domination King Worm. The [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] on the other hand didnt follow. Under Song Chis command, the warships hatch opened quickly, and the miniaturized [Starry Sky Dragon Shark] shot out from within. Roar! Now fully restored, the [Starry Sky Dragon Shark], following Song Chis commands, charged toward the remaining Domination King Worm. Below, the energy clashes among the Domination-level fighters had already begun to ripple outward, but Song Chi wasnt focused on that right now. He had only one task. [Dome Sky Brain System] Fully Automated Sub-brain Intelligence Mechanism, activate! With the activation of this feature, another shadow darted out from the still-open hatch. One by one, small mechas swarmed out. Finally, as many as two thousand five hundred Fourth-Rank [Hellfire Mechs] and five hundred Fifth-Rank [Moruo Space-Escape Mechs] appeared above the Floating Land. Once outside the warship, all three thousand mechas returned to their original massive sizes. The two thousand five hundred [Hellfire Mechs] were manageable enough. As simplified creations from the familys research institute, they stood no taller than 100 meters. The five hundred Fifth-Rank [Moruo Space-Escape Mechs], however, were another story. Each was an imposing 10,000 meters tall, their collective presence awe-inspiring and oppressive. Under the control of the [Dome Sky Brain System] aboard the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], the two thousand five hundred [Hellfire Mechs] raised their standard-issue new nuclear-energy ray guns and began precision sniping the thousands of Shadowless Insects surrounding them. Shadowless Insects, known for their exceptional agility and stealth capabilities? How did they compare to the Fifth-Rank [Moruo Space-Escape Mechs], capable of freely slipping into void space? Faced with endless firepower and the near-mythical stealth-hunting abilities of the [Moruo Space-Escape Mechs], the Shadowless Insects fell at a horrifying pace. Hiss-hiss-hiss! Below, the upper half of the Ancient Mother Empresss exquisitely beautiful human-like form suddenly underwent a drastic transformation. Her red lips parted wide, revealing an array of sharp, gnashing teeth that sent chills down the spine. A piercing shriek, filled with incredible penetrative force, erupted from her throat. Yet this soul-piercing shriek, powerful enough to intimidate divine souls, was largely ineffective against the Song family. Initially, pained expressions flickered across the faces of the warriors, but they were quickly shielded by the ethereal projection of the [Dragon Whale Hall] from the depths of their Ancestral Apertures. With the [Black Supreme] Grade Soul Defense in combination with the amplification provided by the now Seventh-Level Floating Land [Dragon Spine Continent], even the immense soul power of this Ancient Mother Empress could only wane in futility. Realizing her once-unrivaled soul techniques had failed, faint panic finally surfaced within the Ancient Mother Empress. By now, it had become clear to her that these six unknown warships in the skies indeed had the power to hunt her down. Above the Domination battlefield, seeing the drastically dwindling number of Shadowless Insects nearby, Song Chi didnt hesitate. The dual engines of the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] roared to life, propelling it downward at full speed. Originally, his intention was to assist the ancestors [Dinghai Dragon Steed], relieving it of its battle against the Tiger Turtle King Worm to free it up to focus on the Ancient Mother Empress below. As a notorious Domination-Level Ancient Mother Empress, her threat level was always the highest. As one of the highest-ranking matriarchs of the Starry Sky Insect Race (Queen Insect, Insect Mother, Mother Empress), her intelligence was terrifying. Without quickly restraining or eliminating her, the battlefield could hardly stabilize. Take now, for instanceher abdominal red markings had visibly darkened severalfold. This signaled that the Ancient Mother Empress was consuming her life energy to accelerate the gestation of King Worms inside her body. This was something the Song family could never allow, as it would exponentially increase the unpredictability of the battle. The [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] moved fast, but something else was even faster. From the King Worm Chrysalis Room behind the Ancient Mother Empress, yet another giant King Worm suddenly emerged. The fifth Domination-Level King Worm! Song Chi and the Song clan members all gasped in shock. No one had expected the seemingly slightly larger Chrysalis Room to have held not one but two Domination-Level King Worms. Watching the massive black-shelled King Worm dart upward at great speed, its distinctive scorpion tail trailing behind, Song Chis face darkened as he immediately recognized it. A Black Scorpion King Worm! The Black Scorpion King Worm was among the most lethal of King Worms when it came to battle power. Not only did it boast exceptional defense, but its scorpion tail, laced with Domination-Level venom, was an unpredictable threat. Once stung, the resulting lingering venom damage was secondary; the true danger lay in the complete nullification of True Defense attributes. Despite an instinctive wave of dread, Song Chi advanced head-on. The balance of the battlefield had been painstakingly restored; he couldnt allow this to be overturned so easily. Clang! The steel warship collided violently with the alloy exoskeleton of the King Worm. The 160-kilometer-long [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] was sent careening upward by the rebound, soaring hundreds of kilometers into the air. Meanwhile, the Black Scorpion King Worm seemed entirely unfazed by the impact. Even the spot where the [Black Gold Ram] had struck only bore a faint white scratch. The Red Quality Ram was far too fragile against a Domination-level being, and the absolute difference in size only made the outcome inevitable. Song Chi remained calm, unshaken by the result. He had anticipated this outcome from the start. Expecting a single Fearless Ship to hold off or defeat a Domination being in a direct clash was completely unrealistic. Take the battlefield where the [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea] clashed against the Sawtooth King Worm. His eldest brother, Song Yan, relied on a high-level Flame Domain component to constantly harass and delay the enemy through hit-and-run tactics. [Purusa Zen Seal] Pusuo Time Realm, activate! Vast temporal energy surged out from the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], quickly forming a Time Domain that enveloped both the warship and the Black Scorpion King Worm, slowing time by a factor of ten. But the surrounding battlefields remained outside the scope of the [Pusuo Time Realm]. Distancing oneself sufficiently from other Domination-level clashes was a basic necessity to avoid interference. It didnt end there. Following the activation of the Time Domain, Song Chi also triggered the Super Body Shrinkage feature of the [Super Body Shrink Card] component. Instantly, the body of the Black Scorpion King Worm began to shrink progressively. Although it didnt shrink to the full tenfold extent allowed by the feature, reducing the Black Scorpion King Worms combat power by merely 20% was already enough for Song Chi. With the combined effects of slowed time and combat power reduction, paired with the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]s formidable defense and extreme speed, holding the King Worm at bay for an extended period was feasible. As for the [Dinghai Dragon Steed], Song Chi wasnt concerned. The Shadowless Insects above had been cleared out by the Prime Ancestors. At this moment, the three Fearless Ships were descending rapidly. Comprising the [Immovable Ming King], the [Dinghai Dragon Ship], and the [Purple Moon Chant], supported by the three thousand [Hellfire Mechs] and [Moruo Space-Escape Mechs], holding off the Domination King Worm that the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] was currently facing wouldnt be a problem. Yet trouble arose once more: a spatial vortex suddenly appeared in the path of the three descending Fearless Ships. The Domination King Worm that had previously headed toward the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship had returned! This highlighted one of the shortcomings of the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagshipit boasted impressive offensive and defensive capabilities, but once an enemy decided to leave, it was difficult to stop them. Under the control of the Tri-Eye Race, unique techniques like restraint methods could be employed. But without that control, such advantages were no longer in play. Chapter 1074: 568: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress (Part 2) Chapter 1074: Chapter 568: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress (Part 2) As the Dominator King Worm returned, the three warships of the [Immovable Ming King] were forced to shift their targets. With this, the battlefield situation once again turned unfavorable for the Song Family. The highly intelligent Ancient Mother Empress naturally noticed the change in circumstances at the first opportunity. Seizing this moment, it activated another ability, intending to resolve all six of the Song Familys warships in one decisive push. As the highest-ranked mother queen among the Starry Sea Insect Race, the Ancient Mother Empress possessed no shortage of talent abilities. Apart from its vastly superior spiritual power and astounding fertility, it also had absolute control over the insect race it birthed. Realizing that the trio of the [Immovable Ming King] represented the weakest link in the Song Familys combat power, the recently returned Sawtooth King Worms energy suddenly began to rise sharply. The compound eyes of the Sawtooth King Worm were now blood-red, and its innately powerful Power of Domination multiplied several times over in an instant. Swish! Its insect wings, harder than top-tier alloys, generated countless afterimages as they sliced repeatedly into the hulls of the three Fearless Ships: [Immovable Ming King], [Dinghai Xingkong], and the like. In just moments, the damage to the hulls of the three Fearless Ships exceeded 50%. At this rate, even with warship repair components installed, the three ships would not last long. The Ancient Mother Empress forcibly pushed the Sawtooth King Worm into a berserk state! Song Chi and the others discerned the reason, fully aware that the situation had become intensely unfavorable for their side. The special berserk state imposed by the Ancient Mother Empress would significantly reduce the lifespan of berserk insect creatures, but the combat power boost it provided was undeniable. A Dominator Creature whose combat power had skyrocketed several times instantly, the pressure faced by the three Prime Ancestors was unimaginable. In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chis thoughts raced at lightning speed. Moments later, his eyes brightened, turning to the[Winged Deployment Platform]component that had not been used in a long time. ... Clang! [Warning: Under external attack, warship hull armor damaged by 80%, hull integrity damaged by 46%. Repair immediately!] Bracing against yet another insect wing slash from the berserk Sawtooth King Worm, the hull armor of the [Immovable Ming King] was on the verge of collapse. Song Shiyuan activated a red repair component on the warship with a thought, restoring the hull armor to a 40% damage level and the hull integrity to 31% damaged, all the while turning his mental gears rapidly. This wont do. Its too agile. We need to control the Sawtooth King Worm for one or two seconds to have any chance of counterattacking! In the warships communication group chat, his words were quickly met with a reply from Song Xingru. Let me try. My flagship has a silver[Bio-Magnetic Strong Lock]component. As long as the Sawtooth King Worm physically contacts the [Purple Moon Chant], it should be immobilized for an instantenough time for you to strike! No! The defensive feature of your flagships hull armor has already been used. Once we launch our attack, you will inevitably be caught in it. Without the defensive feature of the hull armor, the [Purple Moon Chant] wont withstand it! As they discussed, a spatial fluctuation was detected on the side of the battlefield. As someone who specialized in the Space Law, Song Shiyuan was the first to sense it. His peripheral vision flicked in that direction, and within moments, a glimmer of joy appeared on his face. The berserk state of the Robber Star Raceits Little Chi assisting us from the shadows. Just as the words left his mouth, the six-rank Robber Star Race entity, deployed from afar, began expanding rapidly. In a heartbeat, its pseudo-seventh-rank aura enveloped the three Fearless Ships. Though the berserk [Enslavement Mark: Frenzy] Robber Star Race entity was only technically a pseudo-seventh-rank unit, far weaker than the current combat power of the seventh-rank peak Sawtooth King Worm, its protective presence significantly reduced the pressure on the [Immovable Ming King] trio. Little Chi, have the Robber Star Race entity hold the Sawtooth King Worm for two seconds! Through the warship communication equipment, Song Shiyuan relayed the instruction to Song Chi. Understanding the Prime Ancestors intent, Song Chi issued immediate orders to the Robber Star Race entity. Bzz-bzz-bzz! Starlight illuminated the battlefield as the void above ruptured. A sizable projection of the Death Robber Star emerged through the spatial rift. Bathed in the light of the Death Robber Star projection, the ghostly speed of the Sawtooth King Worm was slightly suppressed. Meanwhile, the Robber Star Race entity, emitting even more concentrated Power of Domination, received a modest speed boost. Still, this was not enoughtheir inherent speed gap was simply too great, and the Death Robber Star projection alone could not close it. Shixing! Song Shiyuan suddenly called out, and Song Shixing immediately understood his intent. [Diamond Light Mirror] Body Immobilization Mirror Light! A faint gleam of light shot out from the [Dinghai Dragon Ship] and struck the rapidly darting Sawtooth King Worm with precision. Unfortunately, the [Diamond Light Mirror] was merely a red component, offering only limited effectiveness against a berserk Dominator King Worm. Indeed, the immobilizing effect of the light was extremely brief, insufficient for the[Immovable Ming King]to launch an attack. This fleeting moment was only possible because Song Shixing specialized in the Law of Light, partially enhancing the Body Immobilization Mirror Light. Otherwise, even this single moment would not have been achieved. For Song Shiyuan, this single moment wasnt enough to launch an attack. But for the Robber Star Race entity, it was more than sufficient. Seizing the instant of pause, the Robber Star Race entity lunged forward, its arms wreathed in steaming blood-red vapor, successfully gripping the razor-sharp insect wings of the Sawtooth King Worm. As two distinct Powers of Domination clashed violently, the Robber Star Race entitys hands visibly bled profusely, unable to fully withstand the cutting force of the Sawtooth King Worms wings. Yet, under Song Chis direct order, no matter how agonizing it was, the Robber Star Race entity refused to let go. As a result, the Sawtooth King Worm was forcibly held in place. Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! The worms grotesque mouthparts flared open, emitting furious screeches that echoed across the Vault of Heaven, expressing its wrath through the chilling sound. Now was the moment. Song Shiyuan activated the Blink Device component on the[Immovable Ming King]warship. One second, it was located hundreds of thousands of kilometers away; the next, it appeared directly before the Sawtooth King Worm. Not only that, but the warships bow was also aimed precisely at the grotesquely gaping mouth of the Sawtooth King Worm. In the battleship control room, Song Shiyuans gaze turned icy as he resolutely activated the [Annihilation Fury]component that had already been fully charged. [Annihilation Fury], fire! From the warships bow, the Star-Annihilating Cannon unleashed a devastating beam straight into the maw of the Sawtooth King Worm. Kaboom! The annihilation beam exploded, creating a torrent of energy shockwaves that engulfed everything in its path. Positioned at the epicenter of the explosion, the Sawtooth King Worm, Robber Star Race entity, and[Immovable Ming King] were all consumed by the catastrophic blast. Shiyuan! From afar, Song Xingru and Song Shixing exclaimed with alarm, their eyes brimming with worry. Time passed. As the shockwaves gradually dissipated, the two quickly located the once-again blinking warship[Immovable Ming King]. It was battered beyond recognitionits energy shields completely overloaded, its hull armor over 90% damaged, and its hull integrity at 72%, dangerously close to the irreversible 80% threshold. Yet the battle had turned in their favor. Against all odds, the[Immovable Ming King]had survived. In contrast, the Sawtooth King Worm was far worse off. Positioned at the explosions core, half of its head was blown apart, while its lower abdomen was a mangled, bloodied mess. The injury was catastrophic. From hereon, so long as they dragged the fight out, the worms injuries would worsen, making an unfavorable outcome increasingly unlikely. Seeing this, Song Shiyuans eyes glimmered with satisfaction. He was clearly pleased with this result. Truthfully, he had no certainty about such an outcome. His only assurance had been his ability to escape unscathed. With a Level 70-enhanced golden[Red Sun Fire Energy Shield]and a second, unused red repair component, he had confidence in the[Immovable Ming King]surviving the blast. However, he had no way of predicting the injuries inflicted upon the Sawtooth King Worm. Given its seventh-rank peak combat power, this outcome exceeded his expectations. Within the Pusuo Time Realm, Song Chi refocused his attention, his gaze scrutinizing the injuries on the Sawtooth King Worm. Having confirmed its critical condition, he relaxed. As for the Robber Star Race entity that perished in the explosion, it was of no consequence to him. Lowering his gaze, he shifted his focus back to the Ancient Mother Empress below. No... its already trying to activate another berserk ability... Noticing the rapidly accumulating lifeforce above the Ancient Mother Empress, Song Chis expression darkened. On the side, the elder Song Wujiang had also perceived this development. Within the [Dinghai Dragon Steed]control room, Song Wujiangs thoughts turned swiftly. [Void Exile],Void Exile, activated. In an instant, golden light flooded the control room as a vast Spatial Power surged out, enveloping the Dominator King Worm across from it. The void tore open, forming a massive spatial rift. Moments later, the Dominator King Worm was forcibly banished into the tear. No matter how violently it struggled, it could not prevent the spatial rift from sealing shut. By the time the rift disappeared, the Dominator King Worm was fully exiled into the void. Of course, the banishment was not permanent. With its formidable power, the Dominator King Worm would escape soon enough. But Song Wujiang could not afford to wait. The[Dinghai Dragon Steed]s engine roared as it surged toward the Ancient Mother Empress below. Space flickered, and when the Star-Annihilating Starship reappeared, it hovered directly above the Ancient Mother Empress. The warships bow unleashed a radiant, condensed glow that erupted into an Annihilation Beam targeting the Ancient Mother Empress head. Clearly, Song Wujiang intended to interrupt the second berserk activation. Yet, ultimately, he was still a step too late. By the time the Annihilation Beam exploded upon impact, the second berserk ability had already been activated. Within the Pusuo Time Realm, Song Chi swept his gaze around. Nothing... could it be... Muttering to himself, his eyes shifted toward the location where the Dominator King Worm had previously been banished by the[Dinghai Dragon Steed]. Chapter 1075: 569: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress (End) Chapter 1075: Chapter 569: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress (End) Song Chis guess was correct; the Ancient Mother Empress had chosen as her secondary target of rage the Dominator King Worm that had previously been banished into the void by Song Wujiang. As the Dominator King Worm descended into fury, the recently repaired spatial rift began to reappear gradually. Clearly, the already brief banishment period was once again being shortened. On the low-altitude Floating Land, after withstanding a direct strike from the main cannon of [Dinghai Dragon Steed], the Ancient Mother Empresss hulking body was torn open, leaving a significant wound. Though not fatal, it ultimately inflicted immense pain upon her. Not giving [Dinghai Dragon Steed] another chance to injure her, the Ancient Mother Empress emitted an overwhelming energy wave from her swollen bodya concentrated release of high-purity Life Energy she had extracted and stored from previous mass absorptions, specifically as a contingency resource. With the rapid release of Life Energy, a semicircular Energy Shield materialized above the Ancient Mother Empress, enveloping her entirely. This was yet another Heritage Divine Skill of the Ancient Mother Empress from the Starry Sky Insect RaceLife Crystal Barrier. The Life Crystal Barrier possessed formidable defenses; it was considered the Ancient Mother Empresss signature survival ability. In the skies above, another main cannon loaded onto [Dinghai Dragon Steed] reached full charge, firing a searing energy beam. The beam struck the semicircular Life Crystal Barrier below, but the result only sparked harmless ripples across its surface. For a moment, Song Wujiang felt at a complete loss. Meanwhile, the Dominator King Worm banished into the void grew increasingly defiant. It was evident that total escape was only a matter of time. The situation for the Song Family members was becoming more precarious. Within the domain of Pusuo Time Realm, Song Chis gaze sharpened as he looked at the [Time Chess Board], a colorful upper-level component. Originally, he had no intention of deploying this Mythical component due to its excessively long cooldown time; now, however, he had no choice. With a single thought, seven-colored brilliance radiated within the warship. [Time Chess Board]TimeChess Game, activated! After the dazzling flash, an ultimate burst of Divine Power surged out from Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong with no room for the Black Scorpion King Worm ahead to react. The stars tilted, and the space warped. Both Song Chi and the Black Scorpion King Worm had the same fleeting thought: as everything twisted in a whirlwind of indescribable chaos, the warship and the worm were simultaneously drawn into a vast high-dimensional space by the overwhelming Divine Power of time. However, there was a stark difference between them. As the host to the [Time Chess Board], Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong remained energetically intact, while the Black Scorpion King Wormpreviously over ten thousand kilometers in lengthwas now compressed to merely a hundred kilometers. Furthermore, its combat prowess had been forcibly reduced to Sixth Rank status. As the originator of the abilitys activation, Song Chi was unsurprised. The moment the TimeChess Game feature took effect, he immediately activated multiple components installed in the warship. [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb]Four-fold Projection [Blood Spear]Hunting Gods Weakness Mark [Black Hole Evolution Layer]Singularity Rapid Explosion [Blood Spear]Blood Judgment [Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits]Arrow of Annihilation of Living Beings [Taiyi Quantum Sword Light Cannon Platform]True Immortal Quantum Sword Light [Tianyu Slaying God Cannon]Heavenly Slaying God Humming! Spatial turbulence erupted on both sides of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, followed by two warship phantoms emerging concurrently. Instantly, five warships aimed their collective firepower at the combat-suppressed Sixth Rank Black Scorpion King Worm, their sterns brimming with concentrated Divine Light. At that moment, the Black Scorpion King Worm felt a chillingly immense threat of death, instinctively trying to evade. However, the first beam of golden light from Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong immobilized it entirely. Previously, the Zen Seal: External Time Stop would have only held it stationary for three to four seconds. But now that its Life Energy position had been forcibly reduced to Sixth Rank by Time Divine Power, the Time Stop effect doubled in duration. Moreover, the effects of Zen Seal: Inner Speed compounded the situation, and a second golden beam of Time Stop closely followed. Consequently, the Black Scorpion King Worm was trapped in a Time Stop State for a full fourteen seconds. With the added immobilization effect from [Heavenly Frost Crown]s Frost Cold Immobilization, the worm was frozen entirely in its position until all five warships completed their weapon charging. Life Energy, Quantum Sword Light, Annihilation Arrows, Black Hole Rapid Explosion... these catastrophic attacks converged at a single point, delivering unimaginable damage. Even at a distance of nearly two hundred thousand kilometers, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was forced into a micro neutron star to endure the residual shock of energy inside the high-dimensional space constructed by Time Divine Power, barely avoiding being engulfed by the violent energy blast. As for the outer domain, neither the King Worms nor the remaining Song Family members could see anything but the sudden disappearance of Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the Black Scorpion King Worm. Mere seconds later, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong abruptly reappeared, yet the Dominator-level Black Scorpion King Worm had already silently transformed into a lifeless corpse. Song Chi had no time to explain nor the ability to do so. [Time Chess Board] was a component of enormous significancea colorful upper-quality Strange Object of time. If word of it ever spread, even colossal immortal gates like Xian Qins Shangdang Shang Family, spanning over two hundred thousand years of heritage, would be driven to madness. Chapter 1076: 569: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress (End)_2 Chapter 1076: Chapter 569: Hunting the Ancient Mother Empress (End)_2 Controlling the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi maneuvered it out of the still-active Pusuo Time Realm, charging directly toward the Dominator King Worm that had emerged halfway from the Void. As it streaked through the void, the warships prow once again gathered an immense amount of Purple Cloud Thunder Light. The key detail was that the cannon located at the prow was unmistakably a Star-Annihilating Cannon with a staggering diameter. It was precisely Song Chi who, using a Silver Thunder Law Crystal, had activated the [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon]s Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder feature. Rumble! Thunderclouds amassed, and on the Vault of Heaven above, a vortex of dark thunderclouds covered the skies. At a certain moment, the majestic heavens unleashed their fury, and the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder descended. The nine layers of tribulation lightning struck with pinpoint accuracy, landing upon the Life Crystal Barrier below. With each strike, the semi-spherical Life Crystal Barrier above the Ancient Mother Empress dimmed slightly. By the time the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder had fully landed, the barrier was exceedingly dim. This, however, was evidence of the Ancient Mother Empresss incredible crystal barrier strength. Even with the Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder triggered by a Silver High-Level Thunder Law Crystal, the barrier had not been completely shattered. Within the dimming Life Crystal Barrier, a faint red gleam flashed across the Ancient Mother Empresss enchanting face. She began extracting her remaining stored Life Energy in an attempt to repair the barrier. At that moment, two blazing beams of light shot down from above. BOOM! BOOM! CRACK! Before the Ancient Mother Empress could begin her repairs, the already near-broken Life Crystal Barrier finally gave way and shattered completely. The grotesque and bloated body of the Ancient Mother Empress was once again exposed to the outside. In the lower layers of the Floating Land, aboard the [Dinghai Dragon Steed], Song Wujiang seized this perfect opportunity and immediately activated the warships most powerful offensive measure. In the control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, seeing the Ancient Mother Empresss body exposed once more, Song Chi instinctively raised his eyes to the skies above. It wasnt long before he had his answer. The two critical beams just fired had come from the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, which had just jumped into the battlefield, and Song Yans [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea]. The Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagships weapon was the Golden Star-Annihilating Cannon [Death Robber Star Cannon], while Song Yan had deployed a Golden Quality Super Main Cannon as well, and their combined full-powered strikes finally managed to completely penetrate the Life Crystal Barrier. To achieve this, however, the [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea] had been severely harried by the Dominator King Worm it was engaging, enduring several vicious bites and slashes to its hull. Thankfully, the activation of the Black Hole Fission feature was timely enough to prevent fatal damage. HISS! HISS! HISS! In the Void Rift, the injured Dominator King Worm roared furiously. It was on the verge of breaking free from the Void Exile effect, now in a rampant berserker state, its entire body seeping with an overwhelming bloodlust. Yet just as it was about to fully escape the Void, two special chains shot out from the Void, securing its massive body from both sides. CRACK! CRACK! The first to snap was the Divine Binding Chainsafter all, they were only Red Quality. The Heavenly Prison Chains, at Silver Quality, held on slightly longer but lasted merely three seconds. But those precious seconds were enough. The lower-altitude [Dinghai Dragon Steed] had already completed its attack charge during those moments of delay. [Flame God Annihilation Cannon]Annihilation Star Shattering Strike! Accompanied by the full-force outburst of the Black Star-Annihilating Cannon, a jet-black Annihilation Beam pierced through the void, striking directly and precisely onto the exposed body of the Ancient Mother Empress below. HISS! HISS! HISS! A heart-wrenching screech echoed across the heavens. Thanks to the protections of the Dragon Whale Hall, the spiritual focus of the Song Family members remained unaffected. However, several Dominator King Worms fighting against them seemed deeply agitatedor perhaps they had received some kind of specific command from the Ancient Mother Empresss roar. In an instant, all the Dominator King Worms began exuding blood-colored vapor across their entire bodies, recklessly burning their own life forces. As the adversaries of these King Worms, the Song Family members immediately felt the oppressive combat pressure multiply several times over compared to before. Onboard the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi was preparing to address the Dominator King Worm that had fully escaped the banishment state ahead of him, when he suddenly received a transmission from the elder ancestor. Little Chi, get down here immediately! Hearing this, Song Chi didnt ask for an explanation. He had a good guess as to why. It was most likely to attempt enslaving the Ancient Mother Empress. Why else would he have strengthened the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] to Level 80 when he could already enslave Seventh Rank living beings at Level 79? The truth was, when Song Chi had decided to enhance the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring], he had already harbored the intention of targeting the Ancient Mother Empress. His expression turned slightly grave; he knew he didnt have much time to spare. The recent full-powered strike from the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] had pierced through the Earth Core of a Sixth-Level Floating Land spanning nearly a thousand light-years in diameter. With the Black Eighth Rank Star-Annihilating Cannons earth-shattering destructive power, even with her Life Energy sustaining her vitality, the Ancient Mother Empress wouldnt be able to hold out for long. And yet, the Dominator King Worm that had broken free of exile ahead was now fixating its gaze on the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Should the battleship attempt to turn its hull, it would undoubtedly face an all-out attack. Having already expended the Neutron Star Fission feature, Song Chi dared not take any further risks. Should I use the TimePrison feature? The thought flickered through his mind, bringing hesitation. The TimePrison feature required a minimum of 36 chess pieces to imprison an enemy unit for a thousand years, and its cooldown duration was permanently set at one-tenth of the imprisonment time. Even if he ended the imprisonment prematurely, the cooldown would remain unchanged. 100 years. That was simply too long. Fortunately, he didnt have to wait too long to make a decision. Soon enough, the retreating Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship descended back into the battlefield. Upon seeing this, Song Chi did not hesitate to activate the Angel Wing Escape feature. The moment the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong vanished, the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship took its place. On the other side, the raging Dominator King Worm, consumed entirely by bloodlust and no longer under the Ancient Mother Empresss command, quickly shifted its hostility toward the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, entirely ignoring the vanishing Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Meanwhile, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong reappeared beside the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] on the surface of the Floating Land. As Song Chi swiftly activated the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring], communication between the two warships was soon established. SHOOM! As the first enslaving golden light shot downward, Song Wujiangs voice resonated in the control room. Little Chi, every Insect Race unit on this Floating Land has gone berserk. Our time is limited! Song Chi didnt need the elder ancestors reminder to understand how urgent the situation was. When the first enslaving mark failed to trigger any response, he realized his initial attempt had failed and quickly activated the [Heavenly Authority Control Ring] for a second time. Failed! Failed again! Still a failure! After dozens of attempts to enslave, the results remained the same. Despite his growing urgency, Song Chi was not surprised and continued his attempts to enslave the target. The [Heavenly Authority Control Ring], now strengthened to the Eighth Rank, should theoretically be capable of enslaving Eighth Rank Dominators. But that was only in theory. There was no comparing the Ancient Mother Empress to ordinary Dominator creatures. With her titanic spiritual power, she was one of the most challenging entities in the Starry Sea to enslave. Theyre struggling up there. Little Chi, Ill buy you one more minute. If you still cant do it after that, were retreating immediately! With that, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] soared into the skies, instantly joining the upper battlefield. At this moment, the greatest threat wasnt the Dominator King Worms. Their limited number worked in the Song Familys favor, and Dominator King Worms were weaker than other beings of similar rank. Otherwise, Song Shiyuan wouldnt have managed to severely injure a Level 7 Peak King Worm with just a single [Annihilation Fury]. No, the true nightmare came from the vast swarm of millions of low-to-mid-rank Insect Race units converging on the battlefield from across the Floating Land. Though over seventy percent of these units were low-ranked, their sheer numbers were staggering. Coupled with a significant portion of intermediate-ranked units, dragging this conflict out any longer would spell disaster. The [Dinghai Dragon Steed] might resist, but the Song Familys other Fearless Ships were at severe risk of destruction. Especially the increasingly dire condition of the [Immovable Ming King]! Chapter 1077 - 570: Battle Results Chapter 1077: Chapter 570: Battle Results The diameter of the nearly thousand-year-old Level 6 Peak Floating Land, combined with the Ancient Mother Empress having relocated the insect nest over a century ago, and coupled with her astonishing reproductive capabilities, now hosts an extremely exaggerated number of insect species on this Floating Land. In just a few short minutes, over one hundred thousand insects had already gathered in the high-altitude battlefield. Roar! Above the Vault of Heaven, a Law Dragon Whale Illusion let out a majestic howl. The Law Dragon Whale condensed through the Perfection Tier of Space Law far surpassed its previous iterations in both size and might. Inside this Law Dragon Whale Illusion, several Song Family Fearless Ships and Starry Sky Dragon Sharks mutually relied on each other, leveraging the protection of the Law Dragon Whale Illusion, while fully powering their ship cannons to bombard the ever-growing swarm of insects above the Vault of Heaven. On the surface of the Floating Land, many low-middling rank insects attempted to attack the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, yet they were repelled by the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion activated by Song Chi, even including a Dominator King Worm. As time passed and the number of insects grew, the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion was soon devoured under the gnashing of tens of thousands of hideous mandibles. Seeing this, Song Chi contemplated activating the "High Energy Particle Storm" Feature of the Neutron Star Core Armor, which could deal massive area damage and clear a large swath of insects. However, he feared that the High Energy Particle Storm might accidentally obliterate the already critically wounded Ancient Mother Empress below. Thus, he had no choice but to activate the "Heavenly Frost Phoenix True Spirit Protection" of the Heavenly Frost Crown component. But compared to the Angel King True Spirit Illusion, this Eighth Rank Heavenly Frost Phoenix True Spirit Illusion was considerably weakerin this situation, it could barely hold out for ten seconds at most. Song Chi understood that this was because he hadnt comprehended the Ice Law; the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion benefited from his Major Achievement Law of Light enhancement, while the Heavenly Frost Phoenix True Spirit Illusion enjoyed no such privilege. Ignoring these thoughts as much as possible, he continued rapidly activating the Heavenly Authority Control Ring component repeatedly. Song Chi himself wasnt sure how many times he had produced Enslavement Marks. At a certain moment, a Heavenly Vein-like notification sound from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain suddenly reached his ears. [Enslavement successful. The Ancient Mother Empresss life breath is extremely weak. It is recommended to send her into the Life System Medical Repair Pod as soon as possible.] The notification sound had barely elapsed when Song Chi suddenly sensed a new wave of Mind Inductionit was precisely the recently enslaved "Ancient Mother Empress" below. Overwhelmed by surprise, Song Chi nonetheless maintained his composure. He immediately activated the "Big and Small Ruyi" Feature of the Heavenly Authority Control Ring, causing the Ancient Mother Empresss physique to shrink into miniature form. A powerful Traction Beam promptly launched from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The Traction Beam was merely step one; the warships cabin doors simultaneously opened as a Void Assassin Clan Soldier Figurine darted forth. At top speed, it used Void Flash to arrive at the Ancient Mother Empresss location and delivered the Spirit Summoning Mark within its grip straight into her body. Inside the Battleship Main Control Room, Song Chi activated the Spirit Summoning Demon Puppet component, successfully summoning the miniature-sized Ancient Mother Empress back. At this very moment, the Heavenly Frost Phoenix True Spirit Illusion above the battleship shattered completely, and an unrestrained Dominator King Worm alongside tens of thousands of low-middling rank insects charged directly at the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs hull. Buzz! In the instant before the massive insect swarm engulfed the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi activated the Void Escape Orb. Following an inconspicuous spatial ripple, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong flash-escaped amidst the Song Family fleet above. "The enslavement succeeded, but the Ancient Mother Empress is severely injured and in a state of deep coma. Ive already placed her into the Medical Cabin, but controlling those insects in the short term is impossible!" "Forget them; well retreat immediately!" Under the leadership of the Dinghai Dragon Steed, and shielded by the Perfection Tier Law Dragon Whale all the way, Song Familys several warships and the Starry Sky Dragon Shark successfully broke away from millions of crazed insects. To completely shake off the violently enraged swarm, six warships and the Dragon Shark traversed the starry void for half a month before finally achieving their goal. Hidden amidst an asteroid belt hundreds of light-years away from the Level 6 Floating Land, the six warships took refuge there. Though they had escaped from the swarm, they didnt hastily return to the Dragon Spine Continent. Their primary purpose in raiding the insect nest had been to harvest Dominator True Spirits; beyond that, their secondary aim was to attempt enslaving the Ancient Mother Empress. Now that the enslavement had succeeded, the Ancient Mother Empress had become a solitary figurethis clearly conflicted with Song Familys earlier plans. The goal of enslaving the Ancient Mother Empress was precisely her infinite spawning capability. With so many ready-made insects before them, how could they let this opportunity go to waste? Within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi had already equipped the silver Medical Cabin borrowed from Xingzu. With the silver Medical Cabins potent healing effects, the injuries of the Ancient Mother Empress could be repaired in just two or three months, enabling her to control the millions of insectsan immensely appealing proposition. If they could indeed seize control of all the insects, aside from everything else, the value of the insect meat alone currently produced would far exceed imagination. ... The following day, Song Wujiangs voice rang in the group communication channel. "The dissection of two Dominator King Worm carcasses has been completed, yielding over 10 tons of Seventh Rank insect meat; combined with the two insect carcasses from the Flame God Clans Storage Bracelet, we now have 35 tons of Seventh Rank insect meat on hand." In this battle, two Dominator King Worms were ultimately slainnot including Song Chis solo kill, there was also the one severely injured by Song Shiyuan. Hearing this, the group immediately showed interest. Seventh Rank insect meat significantly enhances Fifth Rank and Sixth Rank Guiding Techniques, accelerating the progression of Battleship Captains and Fearless Ship Captains while saving them considerable time. "Heres the plan: everyone gets 5 tons each; this time, Little Pool contributed the mosthe gets an additional 2 tons, and the remaining 8 tons go into the Family Merit Hall. This material has limited use for Seventh-Order Guiding Techniques, so Ill abstain from this distribution!" The allocation was fair and met with zero resistance, but the Seventh Rank insect meat wasnt the crux. Shortly thereafter, Song Wujiang continued: "Moreover, one of the King Worms contained a Top Tier Energy Crystal!" The moment "Top Tier Energy Crystal" was mentioned, the breathing of the group audibly intensified. Energy Crystals are a unique warship upgrade resource, and Top Tier Energy Crystals, in particular, enhance the probability of a Fearless Ships evolution into a Star-Annihilating Starshipalbeit by just 10%. Due to this effect, Top Tier Energy Crystals are even more enticing than Golden Components to Fearless Captains. "Does that mean we now have two Top Tier Energy Crystals on hand?" The speaker was Song Xingru, and the implication was simple: among the two Dominator insect carcasses from the Flame God Clans Eighth Rank Peak Storage Bracelet, one also yielded a Top Tier Energy Crystal. At this remark, the group exchanged glances. Ultimately, Song Wujiang spoke: "Heres the deal: well allocate the two Top Tier Energy Crystals to Little Pool and Little Flame..." He paused briefly before explaining: "Little Pools contributions to the family in recent years are well-known to all of you. As for Little Flame, he voluntarily offered up the Flame God Clans civilization relic, from which the family obtained two Golden Upgrading Fire Sources, as well as two Black Supreme Components, several Golden Sanctuary Components, and numerous Upgrading Fire Sources. Allocating one Energy Crystal each to them is entirely reasonable!" ... Time passed, and two months flew by. With the silver Medical Cabin operating at full capacity, the Ancient Mother Empresss injuries finally showed signs of improvement. Recognizing the timing as right, the Song Family made no further hesitation and headed directly back to the Level 6 Floating Land. A thick stench of acid and corrosion permeated the central region of the Floating Land. Scattered across the ground were severed limbs and half-eaten insect carcasses. At the center of the Floating Land, in the former core region of the insect nest, some insects still battled fiercely. It resembled a method of cultivating through mutual devouring: hundreds or thousands died, leaving behind only one hyper-aggressive elite insect. "Without a controlling Queen, these insects have gone completely berserk!" Above the Vault of Heaven, the Song Family members watched quietly, their brows furrowing as they took in the scene. In just over two months, the original swarm of millions had diminished tenfolda stark reminder of the losses. These insects had been earmarked as disposable cannon fodder for a future civilization war, and now only tens of thousands remained. Their sole consolation lay in the Ancient Mother Empresss cries, which caused the berserk insects below to cease their bloodlust and rapidly congregate beneath her. Despite their reduced numbersdown to 600,000their quality had massively improved: over 500,000 were Fourth Rank and above, with thousands even reaching Sixth Rank. There were still three Dominator King Worms, though one was clearly a newly promoted addition from the earlier devouring battles. This meant theyd essentially lost one of the original Dominator King Worms. Through the Ancient Mother Empresss communication, the Song Family finally located the remains of another Dominator King Worm several tens of thousands of kilometers away, lying in a canyon with its body mostly devoured. Suppressing their heartbreak, Song Wujiang stored the carcass aboard the Dinghai Dragon Steed. The insect carcass had lost most of its integrity, and extracting Dominant Origin Blood was out of the question. However, with luck, it might still retain Seventh Rank insect meat and yield fragments of the Dominator True Spirit. This Dominator King Worm had initially been severely injured by the Starry Sky Dragon Shark, only to be killed by one of the other three remaining King Worms. After collecting the carcass, the Song Familys six warships began deploying large numbers of Puppet Soldiers and enslaved creatures, focusing on clearing the vast quantity of insect corpses below. Among the millions of carcasses, while most had been gnawed entirely away, there were still many with half or full bodies intact. The Song Familys task was to process these insect carcasses, extracting any remaining meat withinoccasionally even finding one or two various-level Energy Crystals, valuable for Torch Ship Captains. Post-processing, these resources would be placed in the Family Merit Hall to encourage spending among junior family members and accelerate family growthan ideal win-win scenario. After ten days, the Song Family had finally processed all the insect carcasses. Their final step was to investigate whether the Sixth-Level Peak Floating Land could still be salvaged. The results, however, were disappointing: over 80% of the Origin Core had been consumed by the Ancient Mother Empress, leaving the Floating Land on an irreversible path to collapse, beyond human capability to stop. In the end, they opted for resource maximization, with Song Shiyuan staying behind to extract the remaining two-fifths of the Floating Land Origin Core using the Original Core Stealer. Rather than letting it completely disintegrate, its better to save what remains for the familys use. Even a Sixth-Level Peak Floating Land remnant far surpasses the capability of those just entering Sixth Level Floating Land. Furthermore, the Song Family was still actively cultivating the Dragon Spine Continentwhy let it go to waste? And why focus on cultivating the Dragon Spine Continent? The answer was simple: none of the Sixth Level Floating Lands currently managed by the family belonged to the Peak Tier of that level, requiring far too much time for cultivation from scratch. The other reason was much more compelling: the future Mythical Artifact known as the Dragon Whale Hall. Chapter 1078: 571: Justice Chapter 1078: Chapter 571: Justice [Dragon Whale Hall], is currently a Black Supreme Quality Oddity. If fully restored, it has a great chance of evolving into a Colorful Mythical Quality Oddityan exceedingly rare item. However, as one of the foundational assets of the Dragon Spine Song Family Town, [Dragon Whale Hall]s biggest drawback is its inability to be converted into a shipboard component. With this limitation, the Song Family decided to maximize its utility by integrating it into the entire Dragon Spine Continent, leveraging the immense mass of the Floating Land to activate this High Rank Oddity. Of course, this approach is not exclusive to the Song Family or even to Torch Human Civilization; many other civilizations and races throughout the Shattered Starry Sea employ this method. However, this method is not without its flaws. Once an oddity is deeply fused with a specific continent, it becomes extraordinarily difficult to separate the oddity from it later. The effectiveness of the oddity itself also becomes closely tied to the Floating Land its fused with. For example, the Black Quality [Dragon Whale Hall], when supported by the Sixth Level Dragon Spine Continent in the past, could only provide enhancements such as one hundred [Mind Halls], one hundred [Starry Sky Thrones], and so on. Its capabilities relating to Law Comprehension and the concealment upper limits of Chaos Mist were also notably restricted. Recently, however, after the Dragon Spine Continent advanced to the Seventh Level, enhancements such as [Mind Halls] and [Starry Sky Thrones] have surged to five hundred, and the distances over which Starry Sky Projection summoning could be performed have been significantly increased. The reason the Song Family continues to drain the Origin Cores of other Floating Lands to sustain the Dragon Spine Continent is that the Song Family leaders still deem these outcomes unsatisfactory. For instance, even after the Dragon Spine Continent advanced to the Seventh Level, it still failed to summon clan members from the [Red Star Continent] through projection, a point of severe disappointment for the Song Familys leadership. While pairing a Seventh Level Floating Land with a Black Quality Oddity can indeed unleash around eighty percent of [Dragon Whale Hall]s might, this reflects only the power of a twice-repaired Black Quality [Dragon Whale Hall]. Once a third restoration is completed, there is a high likelihood that [Dragon Whale Hall] will advance to Colorful Mythical Quality. Should this occur, the mass of the Seventh Level Floating Land would be far from sufficient. After discussing strategies for handling the Level 6 Floating Land below, the Song Family members turned their attention to the tens of thousands of ordinary insectoids beneath them. With nearly thirty years remaining until the official start of the Civilization War, arranging for these tens of thousands of insectoids was proving to be a difficult problem. Bringing them directly to the Dragon Spine Continent was clearly out of the question; supporting their resource consumption would be an exorbitant cost, one that would put even the Song Familys current capacity under tremendous strain. The only feasible option would be to put them entirely into hibernation, which could resolve the issue, though this would pose a different challenge in return. The upcoming Civilization War is set to involve supermassive conflicts spanning two River System Communities. Its well understood that this colossal war will claim countless lives of Torch Ship Captains, while many Torch forces will inevitably be annihilated. This is an inescapable reality. In this brutal reshuffling game, the Song Family, having only recently achieved the status of an Immortal Clan, has barely acquired a trace of qualification to participate in the reshuffle. But this is merely a first step; the familys intrinsic strength is equally crucial. Only through reinforcing itself can the Song Family endure until the reshuffles end and witness the dawn of a new era brimming with opportunities. Over the past few decades, the Song Family has undertaken measures like reclaiming Hidden Pulses, unlocking ancestral assets, stockpiling warfare materials, and engaging in low-buy, high-sell trade practicesall to bolster its intrinsic strength as much as possible. After several decades, the familys efforts are beginning to yield results, as evidenced by recruiting over five thousand Cruiser Captains and nearing four hundred Zhulu Warship Captains. Yet, this remains insufficient. Ultimately, the Song Familys inheritance timeline is still too short. Compared to those Immortal Clans that have endured for millennia, the Song Familys endeavors over the past decades merely transformed them from being lanky into possessing a normal physique, whereas those older clans more resemble burly giants. The gap remains vast. Precisely because they understand this gap, the Song Family high command has been forced to explore auxiliary approaches to arm themselves as much as possible, viewing this swarm of insectoids as a critical component of their strategy. Even so, sixty thousand insectoids fall far short of their needsthe Song Family requires millions. Thus, taking them back to the family is absolutely impossible. These insectoids must continue their efforts in resource collection so that, once the Ancient Mother Empresss injuries fully heal, She can devour the accumulated resources and resume nurturing the insectoid population at full capacity. While deliberations continued, several spatial fluctuations emanated from the sky, and three Zhulu Warships emerged from spatial vortices. These Zhulu Warships were all under the War Affairs Halls Exploration Division and were captained by Deputy Minister-level figures, highly skilled in creating Star Charts. Once communication was established, each of the three Zhulu Warships promptly uploaded a Star Chart. After cross-referencing the three Star Charts, Song Chi and the others gained a general understanding of the nearby Star Domain surrounding the Sixth Level Floating Land they currently stood upon. According to the Star Charts, with the Level 6 Floating Land as the focal point, its surrounding area within two thousand light-years harbored two Level 4 Floating Lands, more than ten Level 3 Floating Lands, and a sprawling Asteroid Belt positioned on the peripheral region nearly two thousand light-years away, extending indefinitely beyond the Star Charts bounds. Not bad. We can assign the remaining insectoids to these Floating Lands to gather various resources. Taking advantage of the excess from these Floating Lands and the Asteroid Belt, once the Ancient Mother Empress recovers, another million-plus insectoids could be nurtured. ... Having finalized the subsequent plans, Song Wujiang remained on the Level 6 Floating Land, using the [Immovable Ming King] in combination with the [Origin Core Stealer] to extract the remaining twenty percent Origin Core from the Floating Land. Chapter 1079: 571: Justice_2 Chapter 1079: Chapter 571: Justice_2 Song Chi and the others respectively took portions of the Insect Race and sent them to different Floating Lands, instructing them to focus on gathering resources with full effort over the next several decades. ... Chenxing Yang Continent, Holy Star City. After ten years, the Dragon Spine Shops of the Song Family held the Dragon Spine Auction once again today. Thanks to the Song Familys widespread promotion over several years, the day of the auctions opening was absolutely crowded, making it a grand event in the public open zone of Chenxing Yang Continent. The reason for such enthusiasm, aside from the Dragon Spine Shops distribution branch on Chenxing Yang Continent hyping up products such as Orange Ascension Fire Sources, large quantities of war materials, Red ship components, and Fifth Rank Biological Origin Blood in recent years, was largely due to the official elevation of the Dragon Spine Song Family to the ranks of the Immortal Clan. Isnt that the captain of the Gale Exploration Team? This person ascended to the level of a Zhulu Warship Captain decades agoimagine him turning up here! Look over therethats the Patriarch of the Li Clan in Chenxing Kingdom. Hes recognized as a powerhouse at the extreme Zhulu Warship Captain level. One magnificent Torch Warship after another descended from the skies, and in just twenty minutes, more than twenty Zhulu Warship Captains had appeared, with even more Cruiser Captains present. Among the crowd, a lone warship captain frowned and remarked: Whats going on? Didnt the Dragon Spine Song Family become an Immortal Clan more than ten years ago? Their influence should be immense, right? Why arent there even a handful of Battleship Captains, let alone Fearless Captains? You dont know anything. Chenxing Yang Continent is only at Peak Fifth Level now, barely valued within the Kingdom anymore. This is just a slightly better-than-average auction by the Song Family. If it were a top-level auction, would it even be hosted on Chenxing Yang Continent? Youre clueless. I heard from my second aunt, who married into the Eagle Family, that ten years ago, the Song Family held a grand auction at Silver Disk Floating Land. Even Star-Annihilating Starship Captains made an appearance at that event. The finale of that auction was said to be a drop of Dominant Origin Blood that sold for an astonishing price equivalent to a Golden Sanctuary Component. A Golden Sanctuary Component? My goodness! ... Amid the rising buzz of discussion, the auction officially commenced. The first auction item, meant to stir excitement, was none other than a drop of Fifth Rank Insect Race Origin Blood presented by the Song Family auction house. Fifth Rank Origin Blood significantly boosts the success rate for Zhulu Warships aiming to ascend to Battleships, and Cruiser-class vessels targeting the Zhulu Warship class would enjoy over a 15% increase in promotion success rates. As expected, the enthusiasm of the Torch Captains filled the auction hall instantly. In the ordinary seating area at the auctiontowards one cornersat three individuals, a man and two women, side by side. As one auction item after another was claimed, the trio remained quiet without entering a bid. Until the next auction item appeared. From the left, the male exuding the presence of a newly reached Third Rank lifeform whispered: Captain, its that onethe [Wind Apricot] theyre after. If we manage to win this, well be able to trade it for that Intermediate [Thunder Crystal] from them! Despite showing noticeable calmness, the middle mans eyes betrayed a glimmer of excitement. [Ice Apricot], a resource attuned to the path of ice, could raise the promotion success rate by 5% when used by a Cruiser targeting the Zhulu Warship class. But clearly, it did not align with his flagships attributes; his goal was that Intermediate [Thunder Crystal]. In the Shattered Starry Sea, the Ice Law is considered one of the more niche paths, which ultimately enabled the trio to successfully win the bid for the [Ice Apricot]. After claiming the [Ice Apricot], the three wasted no time lingering at the auction venue and quickly took their leave. Soon, three Cruiser-class starships ascended to the skies outside Holy Star City. Over one hundred light-years away from Chenxing Yang Continent, near a Fragment Belt, the three Cruisers performed two coordinated jumps and successfully arrived. After confirming the area was unpopulated, the trio promptly steered their ships deeper into the Fragment Belt. At the belts core, their Cruisers finally reached the destination, where a Cruiser measuring 1,100 meters had already been waiting. Did you bring it? In the connected communication channel, a masked captain spoke with cold indifference. At these words, the squad captain brought forth the [Ice Apricot]. Perfect. Its the [Ice Apricot]. Lets proceed with the exchange! Without hesitation, the masked captain placed a glowing Thunder Crystal right in the middle of their vicinity. Once the squad captain also placed the [Ice Apricot] in the same position, both parties activated their warships Traction Beams simultaneously. Soon, the two unique promotion resources were successfully exchanged. Before departing, the masked captain issued a final, icy reminder. Remember the agreement you signed previously. Use this Intermediate [Thunder Crystal] only after leaving the Chenxing Kingdom. Furthermore, regardless of whether your promotion succeeds or not, you three are strictly forbidden from returning to the Chenxing Kingdom. Understood! ... Not long after the exploration squads trio left, the 1,100-meter Cruiser began final preparations to complete its jump charge. But just then, from behind a large fragment nearby, a sharp screech suddenly erupted. Blazing beams and deep-space torpedoes struck simultaneously, hitting the Cruisers Energy Shield and internal hull before it could react. The Energy Shield quivered violently, sending fragmented warship armor scattering in all directions. At the same time, the Cruisers jump process was forcibly interrupted. Who dares! Inside the 1,100-meter Cruiser, the masked captains voice rang with enraged alarm. His gaze shifted, and he quickly locked onto a pale-blue Cruiser emerging from the flank. His pupils constricted in sudden recognition, though he refrained from speaking their identity aloud. Instead, he hissed coldly: Chapter 1080: 571: Justice_3 Chapter 1080: Chapter 571: Justice_3 Star thieves? How arrogant... Before he could finish speaking, a mocking male voice came from the cruiser opposite. Song Lv, still pretending to be clueless? Let me tell you a little secretIve marked your warship with a Tracking Mark! The transaction you just completed? I recorded the entire deal. Secretly selling the familys rare mineral resources? Youre exposed. With that said, not waiting for the other party to respond, the newly arrived cruiser activated its Blink Device and left the small Fragment Belt. Song Xing!! Inside the 1,100-meter cruiser, the masked captains eyes turned as dark as a stormy abyss. But his warship wasnt equipped with space-based Blink Devices, leaving it to slowly fly outward. By the time it had completely escaped the small Fragment Belt, the cruiser that had flashed out earlier had already finished its jump charge. Seeing the warship ahead vanish completely, the masked captains voice carried a chilling edge: Since you insist on seeking death, dont blame me for whats coming. ... Chenxing Yang Continent, Song Familys domain, Thunder Stone Mine. Back when the Song Family gained its first Fearless Captain, nearly one-third of Chenxing Yang Continent was divided and incorporated under their jurisdiction. Decades ago, the Song Family clansmen in charge of managing and developing this domain successfully discovered a large Thunder Stone Ore Vein. This discovery would prove highly significant to the familys fortunes. The large Thunder Stone Ore Vein yielded Thunder Crystals, which serve as special advancement resources for Torch Warships with Thunder Attributesan invaluable commodity. As spatial waves surged across the Vault of Heaven, Song Xing piloted his warship back to the Thunder Stone Mine. Upon his return, Song Xing headed straight towards the Guardian Hall of the mine. ... Two months later, amid the watchful gazes of numerous enslaved species working on mining operations, the fleet belonging to the 6th Inspection Team under the familys Inspection Hall descended from the sky. The captain of this 6th Inspection Team was Song Li, a Third Order Cruiser Captain. Behind his flagship, a cruiser not affiliated with the Inspection Team followed at its rear. Thunder Stone Mine, warship docking area. The moment the members of the 6th Inspection Team stepped out of the docking area, the mine manager, who had been waiting patiently outside, greeted them with a smile. Captain Li, weve finally been waiting for you, this... Before the smiling mine manager could finish speaking, he was promptly interrupted by Song Li: You must be Song Lv? Spare the pleasantries today. Weve got other tasks to attend to, time is of the essence. Lets cut straight to the point! According to the information you reported three days ago, Song Xing was killed on the spot for privately seizing the familys rare mineral resources. Correct? Yes, Captain Li! Song Lvthe things you say better not be reckless. Words carry responsibility!!! My grandson pursued the path of the Law of Light; what use would he have for Thunder Stones? Moreover, according to what Xing and I discussed, the one harboring sinister thoughts at the mine is you! As Song Lv nodded in agreement, a sudden wave of Third Rank Peak pressure emerged beside Song Li. An older man with a weathered face glared angrily at Song Lv, his bloodshot eyes burning with fury. Song Xing was his most gifted grandson, not only possessing Purple Fire but mastering the Law within the Third Rank Domain. There was considerable hope for him to one day ascend to the rank of Zhulu Warship Captain, yet he died inexplicably here. Uncle Yufeng, you gave your word before coming here! Song Li frowned, turning to look at Song Yufeng beside him. Hearing Song Li speak, Song Yufeng finally withdrew his unleashed aura, though his anger was far from subsiding. If thats the case, do you have any evidence? Of course! Over the next two hours, Song Lv led the Inspection Team around the mine to review the purported evidence, which involved another Second Rank clansman working at the mine. According to this individuals statements, Song Xing frequently sneaked deep into the ore vein alone. Song Li employed the Inspection Teams unique lie-detection equipment, which confirmed that the individual was not lying. Following this verification, Song Yufengs side grew visibly more agitated. No longer able to suppress his rage, he fully unleashed his Third Rank Peak Life Pressure. Before now, Song Xing had mentioned multiple times how Song Lvs conduct was far from clean. Song Yufeng had no doubtthis matter was far more complicated than it appeared. Since when has the Song Family rotted to this extent? Embezzling clan assets is one thing, but killing fellow clansmenhow dare you? If today isnt... His voice was ice-cold to the point of freezing, and his bloodshot eyes locked fiercely onto Song Lv. But before he could finish his furious declaration, a sudden surge of overwhelming pressure emanated from the Guardian Hall of the mine. This pressure dwarfed Song Yufengs Third Rank Peak aura by tenfold. In the next second, a figure flew out of the Guardian Hall. Greetings to Elder Zhihao! On the ground below, Song Li raised his head to gaze at the middle-aged figure hovering in mid-air. He took a small, calculated step to his right, placing himself in front of Song Yufeng to share part of the pressure bearing down on him. Behind him, Song Yufengs mouth dripped with blood, the Fourth Rank oppressive force pressing upon his body mercilessly. Even with the physique granted by his mastery of Third Rank Peak Guidance Technique, he struggled to endure. It was akin to having a mountainous weight crushing down on his shouldershis entire body cracked audibly, his internal bones shattering continuously. Only then did the Elder Zhihao in the air speak indifferently: It was by my own hands that Song Xing was killed. According to your insinuations, Ive wronged him, is that it? Below, Song Yufeng continued to spit blood profusely, unable to escape the overwhelming pressure. Only when Song Li voluntarily took half the burden of oppression did Yufeng catch a brief respite. Elder Zhihao, Uncle Yufeng has just lost his grandson after allspeaking impulsively in the heat of emotion is natural, but youve gone too far! As soon as Song Li finished speaking, Song Zhihaos eyes narrowed slightly, intensifying the oppressive atmosphere at the mine. After several seconds of heavy silence, Song Zhihao finally withdrew his aura, speaking again in a cold tone: Alright, since the evidence is conclusive, you all should return promptly and report back. Dont linger here at the mine any longer. With that said, his entire body swirled with Spectral Energy, preparing to leave on his own. The clan breeds vermin attempting to shroud everything under their grasp. I implore the ancestor to deliver justice!! Chapter 1081: 572: Investigate Chapter 1081: Chapter 572: Investigate Up ahead, Song Li turned his head with a slightly stiff expression, his eyes blinking repeatedly as he tried his best to signal Song Yufeng to stop speaking. Though Song Zhihao had only recently ascended to the position of Zhulu Warship Clan Elder decades ago, he was undoubtedly a key figure with real power in the family. Otherwise, he wouldnt have been assigned to oversee this large Thunder Stone ore vein. If he were truly enraged, it wouldnt lead directly to immediate execution on the spot, but the means he could employ in retaliation were abundant. There was even a considerable likelihood of sustaining severe injuries right then and there. Ignoring Song Lis desperate signals, Song Yufeng continued speaking without pause. This finally exhausted the last ounce of patience of Song Zhihao, who hovered above. As a newly appointed Clan Elder who had entered the familys upper echelon, his every move and word had commanded immense respect for decades, as if he could summon storms at will. Faced with Song Yufengs repeated provocations and doubts, how could he tolerate it? With evidence solid yet you persist in causing chaos and undermining orderaccording to the familys laws, your Ancestral Torch shall be abolished, and you will be cast out of the family! As he spoke, the Fourth Rank pressure he had only just gathered surged anew, crashing down fiercely upon Song Yufengs aging frame below. Clan Elder Zhihao, no! Song Li had never expected Song Zhihao to react so intensely. To abolish the Ancestral Torch and cast someone out from the family was a severe punishment typically reserved for great offenses. Song Yufengs earlier actions hardly warranted such measures. Yet Song Zhihao paid no heed to Song Lis aghast expression. His gaze was cold, his resolve unshakable. And just before his pressure was about to completely crush Song Yufeng, he added one final remark, his tone indifferent. Call upon the Ancestor to uphold justice? As the overseer entrusted with full authority over this Thunder Stone mine, here, I *am* the Ancestor! The words were spoken plainly, but coming from Song Zhihao, they carried an undeniable sense of conviction, as if he truly were, in this mine, the Vault of Heaven looming over everyones heads. Staring silently from behind Song Li, Song Yufengs murky eyes betrayed no emotion. Under the scrutiny of Song Zhihao, Song Li, Song Lv, and the surrounding mining slaves, he slowly retrieved an object from his Ancestral Torcha jade stone radiating an elusive black light. The instant the faint black light emanating from the jade stone caught his attention, Song Zhihaos pupils flinched first amid his lofty perch. It seemed to trigger something in his thoughts. The cold, vicious emotions pooled across his face faltered slightly, morphing into threads of doubt and hesitation. But before he could delve deeper, Song Yufeng, clutching the jade stone tightly, started speaking again. Call upon the Ancestor to uphold justice! As he uttered this, just before Zhihaos immense Life Pressure could entirely crush down, strands of Spectral Energy surged within Song Yufengs body, seeping gradually into the jade stone in his palm. With each thread of Spectral Energy infused, the jade stoneformerly emitting only subtle black lightburst into dazzling black brilliance. Quickly, the stone rose from Song Yufengs palm, floating upward. Seconds later, under the watchful eyes of tens of thousands of beings at the Thunder Stone mine, an Eternal Dark Black Light blanketed the entire mines sky. As the black light faded and dissipated, an enormous warship projection emerged across the heavens of the mine. Song Clan, pay respects to Chi Ancestor!! As they identified the overwhelming warship projection above them, all Song Family members at the Thunder Stone mine bent forward in synchronized reverence, bowing deeply. Inside the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong projection, Song Chi ignored the collective display of respect, his gaze shifting downward toward the blood-covered Song Yufeng. What precisely has transpired? His voice resonated through the warship projection, echoing across the mine overhead. Yet inwardly, Song Chi felt a measure of surprise. Song Yufeng had once been the manager of the Song Familys Dragon Spine branch established in Chenxing Yang Continent when Song Chi first arrived there. Back then, though Song Chi was newly inducted into the familys ranks and relatively unknown, Yufeng still dedicated himself entirely to assisting Chi, providing invaluable aid. Song Chi had proactively expressed his gratitude at the time, promising to repay Yufengs kindness. This promise was also why he later gifted Yufeng a Projection Emperor Stone. Originally, Song Chi had believed that the Projection Emperor Stone would be used within the Alien Star Domain. Yet unexpectedly, Song Yufeng activated it here, which startled Song Chi. Still, since Yufeng had chosen to use it, Chi refrained from further comment and promptly inquired about recent events at this site. Beneath the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong projection, Song Zhihaohaving recovered from his shock and panichurriedly started speaking: Song Zhihao, newly appointed Zhulu Warship Captain, pays respects to Chi Ancestor. The situation is as follows Before he could finish his explanation, a surge of immense Spectral Energy emanated abruptly from within the Fearless Ship projection, encircling Zhihao entirely. At that moment, Zhihao found himself constrained no differently than Song Yufeng moments earlier, subjected to fierce pressure. Yet Song Chi maintained precise control; the pressure merely severed Zhihaos speech without causing him harm. After all, Chi was still clueless about the storys full scope and could not yet determine who was at fault. Let him speak! Following Song Chis directive, Song Yufeng promptly recounted the events in meticulous detail. When his account concluded, the warship projection hovering over the mine released another surge of oppressive pressure, intensifying the atmosphere within the mine until its inhabitants could scarcely breathe. Inside the warship projection, the Divided Spirit accompanying Song Chi was now consumed entirely by fury. The oppressive force emitted within the Fearless Ship projection was exponentially strongertenfold, even hundredfoldcompared to what was felt externally. According to Song Yufengs statement, someone at the Thunder Stone mine had committed the grievous act of embezzling family resources. Worse yet, after being discovered, this individual recklessly murdered the discoverer on the spot. Adding insult to injury, they turned the tables by fabricating charges, planting the blame for embezzlement on the victimnow deceased. It was a flagrant display of unchecked power. Chapter 1082: 572: Investigation_2 Chapter 1082: Chapter 572: Investigation_2 If this matter is indeed true, Song Chi could hardly imagine: under the leadership of them, who had worked tirelessly and devoted themselves to the family, how had the family deteriorated to such an extent? As he pondered, his gaze shifted towards Song Li, who stood before Song Yufeng. He had some impression of this man. You are from the Inspection Hall? Reporting to Ancestor Chi, grandson Song Li, currently serving as the captain of the 6th Inspection Team under the Inspection Hall. Upon hearing this, Song Chi lightly nodded. If thats the case, then why dont you tell meare Song Yufengs earlier statements true? Without immediately responding, Song Li carefully composed himself, then, under Song Zhihaos oppressive and shadowy gaze from above, slowly replied: Reporting to Ancestor Chi, grandson cannot confirm the truth, but this case indeed carries several doubtful points. Song Chi did not need to prompt further; Song Li continued voicing the doubts he had identified. First, Song Xing was personally killed by Zhihao Clan Elder, under the pretext of embezzlement of family assets. Yet, even if this were true, there was no absolute necessity for lethal action. Apprehension followed by handing him over to the Inspection Hall is the most reasonable course of action known to all within the family. Its not as though he was a peer-level Zhulu Warship Captainits completely unnecessary to act so decisively without first subduing him. Zhihao Clan Elders actions strongly suggest an intent to cover up. Second, according to our investigation, although Rong Xing indeed displayed suspicious behavior by delving deep into the mine, Song Lv the manager exhibited identical behavior. Lastly, based on the data we retrieved before arriving, Song Lvs warship combat power had been below average in its rank for over two centuries. But after being stationed at this Thunder Stone Mine, not only was he quickly promoted to a Cruiser, but his flagships combat power also became distinctly potent among cruisers of the same rank. Coincidentally, he rarely engaged in Alien Star Domain expeditions, spending most of his years holed up in this mine. Once Song Li clearly listed the three points of suspicion without missing a detail, across from him, Song Lvs eyes widened sharply as he immediately retorted: Captain Song Li, which of your eyes saw that I seldom participated in Alien Star Domain explorations? Decades ago, I happened to acquire a remarkable Strange Object during one such expeditiondoesnt it make perfect sense for my ships combat power to be higher? Song Chi was uninterested in entertaining such meaningless excuses. He withdrew the Spectral Energy suppressing Song Zhihao, restoring his ability to speak. Zhihao, do you have anything to say about these allegations? Think carefully before answering! Faced with Song Chis composed questioning, Song Zhihao felt an immense tightening in his chest. His impression of Song Chi was too profound, as was his awareness of the latters standing in the family. Yet, his response came with marked speed. Ancestor Chi, such claims cannot be trusted based on one sides account. The reason I acted to kill Song Xing was due to his massive embezzlement of family assets over the past decades. Just the Low Rank Thunder Crystals he siphoned exceeded a hundred, with Intermediate Rank Thunder Crystals numbering above tenthis was a crime unpardonable! As for Song Lv, I am unaware of his affairs. In the projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, a faint sneer emerged at the corner of Song Chis Divided Spirit. Very well. Since youve said this yourself, as a senior within the family, I naturally believe you. However... He shifted his gaze downward towards Song Lv. Understanding the implicit meaning, Song Zhihao, who had just exhaled in relief, immediately adjusted his tone and softly suggested: Ancestor Chi, since this man is under suspicion, shall I send someone to interrogate him thoroughly? Song Chi didnt hesitate. He directly shook his head. No need. I can make him speak myself. As he spoke, a Ghost Light shot out from the projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. The Ghost Light precisely pierced the forehead of the pale-faced Song Lv below. In the next moment, Song Lvs expression underwent a dramatic change. Gone was his tense demeanor; he now respectfully looked up at the projection of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, as though it were his entire world at this moment. Ancestor Chi, this... Deep in his eyes, Song Zhihao felt a jolt of shock. However, he masked it well, quickly regaining his demeanor. Song Chi ignored his reaction and initiated his first question: Let me ask youdid Song Xing hold a grudge against you? This first question prompted Song Lvnow acting like a different personto respectfully reply: Reporting to the master, yes! Song Chi immediately followed with a second inquiry: Why did Song Xing die? Reporting to the master, he was personally killed by Zhihao Clan Elder. Beneath the warship projection, Song Zhihaos breathing slowed to a crawl. Unconsciously, his fists clenched tightly. Yet this did not deter Song Chi from delivering his pressing third question: Why was Song Xing killed? Reporting to the master, because Song Xing... At this point, Song Lvs voice abruptly halted. Seeing this sudden pause, Song Yufeng, Song Li, and the others below all shifted their expressions, their faces filled with questions as they raised their heads. Coincidentally, a faint voice also emerged at this moment from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong projection. Bound by a confidentiality agreement? How amusing! Muttering to himself, Song Chi suddenly changed his tone. Zhihao, whats your view on this? This sudden shift in address made Song Zhihao, who was already deeply on edge, flinch violently. By this point, attentive individuals had likely pieced together the outline of events. In the split-second of Zhihaos shock, another Ghost Light was firednot into Song Lv this time, but directly at Song Zhihao. The two consecutive instances of Ghost Light activation stemmed from the [Master-Servant Contract] component. The [Master-Servant Contract] component prioritized mutual consent. If forced, the success rate significantly diminished. Thus, Song Chi exploited Zhihaos fleeting mental lapse to unleash the Contract Light, thereby enhancing its success rate. Coupled with the considerable difference of two Great Ranks between them, the contract was eventually successfully established. As Song Zhihaos terrified expression swiftly transformed into one of reverence, Song Chi promptly issued his command. Reveal every single detail of this matter without omission. Yes, master. Having signed the Master-Servant Contract, while Song Zhihao retained his subjective will, he was utterly incapable of resisting Song Chis commands. Ultimately, he was compelled to painstakingly recount every bit of the affair. Hahaha! This is the so-called new-generation Clan Elder of the familyembezzling family assets, wantonly killing fellow clansmen, selfish and despotic... utterly disgusting! Upon hearing Song Zhihao confess that he had sent Song Lv to covertly trade Thunder Crystals, and, after being discovered by Song Xing, had him killed to cover it up, Song Yufeng erupted into roaring laughter. The laughter was steeped in profound sorrow, resentment, and an indescribable heart-wrenching anguish. Once, this elder had been so devoted to the family, priding himself on his lineage in the Dinghai Song Family, dedicating his entire life to its cause. Little had he imagined that the family he had so passionately cherished would rot this severely in just a few centuries. Song Chi did not stop him, or perhaps he himself shared the same sentiments deeply within at this moment. He vividly recalled the familys ethos in the past, far superior to what it had now become. Back then, while inter-branch rivalries existed, they were positive and rule-abidingnothing like the current state of affairs. After a long silence, a hoarse voice echoed above the mine: Over the past few centuries, the family has grown rapidly, indeed amassing considerable strength. Yet, who could have anticipated the rise of so many parasites and degenerates along with it? Rest assured, the family will soon provide every clansman a satisfactory resolution! Following this, he issued several new directives concerning the mines future management. Once he was finished, the illusory warship form of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong transitioned to solidity, taking Song Zhihao, Song Lv, and the others, including Song Li and Song Yufeng, back to the Dragon Spine Continent tens of thousands of light-years away. Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, Dragon Whale Hall. After listening to Song Chis complete recount, the expressions of the six individuals in the hall turned distinctly grim. In the three-thousand-year lineage of the family, such incidents were exceedingly rare, let alone one instigated by a Zhulu Warship Captain. Previously, they could scarcely imagine such a thing. This matter must be resolved immediately. Moreover, I suspect this isnt an isolated case! Agreed. The family has expanded too rapidly over the past few centuriesmany younger members are now incredibly restless, indulging in extravagance. Indeed, the family ethos has been noticeably affected in recent years. In the end, it was our miscalculation. We focused solely on strengthening the familys power, neglecting internal management, which allowed complacent and greedy individuals to emerge. Investigate. A thorough investigation is essential. All those guilty of egregious corruption or heinous crimesafter a meticulous probe, no mercy shall be spared! Otherwise, even if our Dragon Spine Song family lasts for eons, who knows how decayed it might eventually become! Chapter 1083: 573: Gold [Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm] Chapter 1083: Chapter 573: Gold [Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm] Robber Star Floating Land, Dragon Spine City. In the penthouse suite of a high-rise building, the sounds of heavy breathing and a womans weak moans intermingled. On the bed inside the suite, two pale bodies were entangled together. Under the mans forceful control, the voluptuous woman could only passively endure. After a long while, the storm subsided. Looking at the pale-skinned young man beside her, the icy killing intent in the depths of the voluptuous womans reddened eyes flickered briefly but was quickly masked. She dared not let the seemingly harmless, but in reality, cruel and bloody-handed man notice it. Fulfill your promise now! Get your patrol team to release my child and husband!! As the womans words fell, the man leaning against the headboard sneered slightly, an imperceptible smile curling at the corner of his mouth. But in the very next second, his expression darkened abruptly. With a fierce wave of his hand, his demeanor turned utterly sinister. Smack! The woman was sent flying off the bed. Her entire cheek turned red and swollen, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth. If not for her mastery of the First Rank Guidance Technique at its peak, the slap might have shattered half her face entirely. Whore! If you didnt have some semblance of charm, Id have thrown you out to sell yourself long ago. If you dare to say one more word, I swear by tomorrow your son and that green bastard will be corpses, you hear me? How dare you oppose Bang! Before the man could finish his sentence, a muffled crashing sound came from the suites door. Immediately after, multiple footsteps rushed inside swiftly. Who dares?! The man roared furiously, the flames of rage already spilling over in his eyes. But as he finally caught sight of the figures charging into the suite, his expression froze entirely. Once he processed what was happening, a surge of Second Rank Spectral Energy erupted from his body. This bought him a brief moment, after which he dashed without hesitation toward the suites window, crashing through it headfirst. Crack! Outside, on the central street of Dragon Spine City, the flow of pedestrians momentarily faltered, and all eyes turned toward the [North Sea Torch Hotel] on the right. A naked figure burst out of the top-floor window of the hotel, followed closely by several other silhouettes leaping out in pursuit. My father is the captain of the Fourth Patrol Guard Squad in Dragon Spine City, a direct descendant of the familys Earth Vein! Do you insignificant inspection teams dare touch me?! As his body plummeted rapidly, the man didnt forget to bellow furiously toward the sky. His roar, laced with Spectral Energy, caused an even greater commotion. In a reception room not far from the [North Sea Torch Hotel], part of the Dragon Spine Shops Two figures sat facing each other. During their conversation, they, too, heard the uproarious shout. This... No need to pay it any mind. Internal family discipline has been lacking, and too many parasites have emerged. Because of this, orders have already come down from Dragon Spine Continent to conduct a thorough investigation. Please, Brother Li, do not laugh at us. The one explaining was Song Ze, while sitting opposite him was a man with the surname Li, the deputy leader of a well-known exploration team within the public access area of Robber Star Floating Land. He had held the rank of Zhulu Warship Captain for over a century. After the brief explanation, Song Ze redirected the conversation back to their prior discussion. Brother Li, what you previously mentioned about the two strands of Chaos Qiis it true? Of course. Your noble family has recently been elevated to an Immortal Clan. How could my Bai Ye Exploration Team dare to speak recklessly? Captain Li of the Zhulu Warship quickly replied and added: Two strands is merely a preliminary estimate. Parts of the relic site remain unexplored, so there might be more Chaos Qi to uncover later. After hearing this explanation, Song Ze pondered for a moment before responding: Very well. I shall report this matter to my clan. Brother Li, please wait a few days. Upon receiving confirmation from Song Ze, Captain Li of the Zhulu Warship left with delight. Though the Bai Ye Exploration Team had a fair number of members, they boasted only one Battleship Captain. When it came to the deeper parts of the relic site, they were somewhat outmatched. Now that the Song Family had agreed to assist, further exploration would be much simpler. Given the strength demonstrated by the Song Family, they would only need to dispatch some support to effortlessly complete the remainder of the exploration. Several days later, the Song Family dispatched two Battleship Captains from Dragon Spine Continent. The Song Family had always taken matters involving Chaos Qi with the utmost seriousness. Of course, the public explanation was that the two Battleship Captains just happened to be near Robber Star Floating Land, which was why they arrived so quickly. With the addition of the two Battleship Captains, a month and a half later, the exploration team returned victorious, completing the small relic sites excavation. In this exploration, the Song Family successfully acquired three strands of Chaos Qi. Similar acquisitions occurred simultaneously in the Song Familys other shops located across various regions. The third phase of repairs for the Dragon Whale Hall required 100 strands of Chaos Qi. Initially, this was considered an unattainable goal within a short timeframe. However, after finding 35 strands in a single Flame God Clan storage bracelet, the Song Familys leadership had issued an order to prioritize purchasing Chaos Qi, aiming to see if they could gather 100 strands before the full-scale war erupted. Inside Dragon Whale Hall, several figures were engaged in conversation. How goes it? How much Chaos Qi have we collected so far? Counting the three strands just sent back, precisely sixty strands! Still short by forty strands, huh... This is going to be difficult. Meanwhile, the discussions within the Clan Ancestral Hall were entirely unknown to Song Chi, who was not present there. At Green Moon Manor, in a private courtyard Song Chi hesitated for some time, holding the [Shaking Light 32 Order] in his hand. In the end, he sent a message in the group chat. #32 Waking of Insects: @Bai Mei, are you free? Before long, a reply came through the chat. #30 Bai Mei: Yes. #32 Waking of Insects: Meet me at the Star Tower. ... Shaking Light Star Tower, Star Tower Great Hall. Song Chi, who logged in first, didnt have to wait long before Bai Meis true form logged in as well. Whats the matter? Compared to before, Bai Mei seemed much more open this time, initiating the conversation herself. Chapter 1084: 573: Gold [Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm]_2 Chapter 1084: Chapter 573: Gold [Chicangs No. 004 Cultivation Secret Realm]_2 Here is the translated text: Song Chi didnt pay attention to this but instead retrieved an item from the Ancestral Torch, a component emitting golden light. Heavenly Frost Crown lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Frost Cold Shield Feature 2: Increases efficiency of Ice Law comprehension on warships by 350% ... Bai Meis crystalline eyes scanned the attributes of the [Heavenly Frost Crown], then she quickly lifted her gaze to meet Song Chis eyes. Did this come from Shang Jie? Faced with this question, Song Chi did not hesitate and simply nodded. Even before taking out this component, he had already predicted Bai Mei would inevitably ask this. The external appearance of the Heavenly Frost Luan Bird True Spirit Protection feature was too recognizable, which was also one of the reasons he didnt want to keep this component. Although the [Mythical Giant Pythons Eternal Protection Scale] had successfully cut off Shang Familys continuous tracking, a full-scale war was on the horizon, where life-and-death crises could arise at any moment. A True Spirit Guardian component that couldnt be freely utilized would be utterly wasted. If he did use it, the distinctiveness of the feature would make it hard to conceal under watchful eyes. If word reached Shang Jie, it would spell trouble. Without being able to activate the Heavenly Frost Luan Bird True Spirit Protection feature, the Ice Law comprehension enhancement was useless to him, reducing the components value dramatically. In comparison, Bai Mei, who had comprehension of the Ice Law, was clearly much more suited to this component. As for worries that Bai Mei might leak the matter? Song Chi had considered this at great length and ultimately deemed it unlikely. In his view, back in the [Blood Battle Secret Realm], Bai Mei had likely already suspected something, yet she hadnt brought the matter up later, not even asking about it. Seeing Song Chis decisive nod, Bai Mei withdrew her gaze, but she didnt immediately respond. The two fell into silence. Breaking the silence, Song Chi proactively opened his mouth. Its fine, dont feel pressured. If you dont need it, I can sell it through other channels. Bai Mei did not respond to this. Instead, she produced three items from her person. Placing the three objects before Song Chi, Bai Mei continued: This [Heavenly Frost Crown] will be useful to me. In return, you can choose one from these three items. Upon hearing Bai Meis agreement, Song Chi quickly shifted his gaze to the three items in her hands. Among the three items, two were golden components, while the last one was a unique spirit fruit. Song Chi attentively examined the attributes of each. Earth Splitting Treasure Pearl lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Crack Earth Shield Feature 2: Enhances internal warship Law of Earth comprehension degree by 140% Feature 3: Earth Resistance +1000 Feature 4: Earth Healing Feature 5: Crack Earth Dominator True Spirit Guard ... Rashamon Clan Soldier Tree lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Power of Darkness Feature 2: Increases summonable Soldier Figurine count by +10 Feature 3: Rashamon Demon Scythe ... Of the two golden components, one was also a True Spirit Guardian component but with Earth attributes, which were unsuitable for him. The other was the Soldier Figurine Tree. Rashamon Clan Soldier FigurineSong Chi had long heard of the Rashamon Clan, which was also recognized as one of the Torch Human Civilizations top ten Overlord Level Civilizations, comparable in strength to the Tri-Eye Race. As the leading tribe of an Overlord Level Civilization, the Rashamon Clan naturally possessed unparalleled talentthey were innate killers. If the third item did not exist, Song Chis choice would undoubtedly be the [Rashamon Clan Soldier Tree] component. However, his attention was quickly drawn to the third item. The third wasnt a Starry Sea Oddity or a component, but its effect was far more tempting to him. It was a golden apple, at the Eighth-Order level. The golden apple was a product of the ultra-rare [Golden Apple Mother Tree], corresponding to the [Silver Apple Mother Tree]. Compared to silver apples, golden apples shared the same functionallowing any chosen Starry Sea Oddity or spacecraft component to upgrade its quality by one rank. The difference between the two lay solely in their potential. The [Silver Apple Mother Tree] could only grow up to the Seventh Rank, meaning silver apples would also max out at the Seventh Rank, enabling red Epic Treasures to evolve into silver Legendary Oddities. By contrast, the [Golden Apple Mother Tree] boasted far greater potential. According to information publicly disclosed by the Torch Human Civilization, there was once a Torch Ship Captain who had seen a [Golden Apple Mother Tree] grown to Mythical rank. The moment Song Chi laid eyes on the Eighth-Order [Golden Apple], his gaze locked onto it. At that moment, he immediately thought of the [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] component, followed by [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon], [Dome Sky Brain System], and several others. With this golden apple, he could immediately evolve any one of those components into golden quality. With the thought in mind, he hesitated only for a moment before making his decision. Ill take this Eighth-Order Golden Apple! As his words fell, Bai Mei unhesitatingly handed over the golden apple. Not directly taking the [Golden Apple] in his hand, Song Chi quickly added: Bai Mei, this [Heavenly Frost Crown], even after you load it, using the Heavenly Frost Luan Bird True Spirit Protection feature wont be easy. Strictly speaking, Ive gained the upper hand. How about this? Ill throw in a Fifth-Order [Time Realm Fruit]. With that, he tossed a White Jade Fruit to Bai Mei. Although Bai Meis background was quite extraordinary, she still couldnt fully ignore interference from the Shang Family. Therefore, it was likely she was acquiring the [Heavenly Frost Crown] solely for the Ice Law comprehension enhancement, and thus, the trade wasnt entirely equitable. Taking the Fifth-Order [Time Realm Fruit], Bai Mei seemed deep in thought and didnt say anything. Seeing this, before logging out, Song Chi gave one last reminder. Be wary of the Shang Family possibly pursuing traces of this again! In recent years, the Shang Family hadnt shown much interest in tracking him further, but that didnt mean they couldnt suddenly resume their pursuit. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Free Stall Zone. Returning from the Shaking Light Star Tower, Song Chi went straight back to the market. Within the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, he held the Eighth-Order [Golden Apple] in his hand, his gaze shifting repeatedly between the warships several silver components. [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm][Bow of the Annihilation of All Spirits][Dome Sky Brain System][Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon][Final Blessing][Red Vault Jump Device] He pondered which component would benefit most from the [Golden Apple]. After a brief hesitation, he finally settled on [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm]. This cultivation-type secret realm component contained numerous rare plants within. From [Silver Apple Mother Tree] and [Time Realm Tree] alone, their value was unimaginable. Not to mention the [Law Tree], [Green Water Spiritual Spring], [Green Blood Peach Tree], [Immortal Domain Spirit Soil], [Divine Tempering Fruit Tree]. As the Golden Apple slowly merged with this component, [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] began to emit radiant energy. The process lasted about ten minutes, and when the silver light fully transformed into golden light, the component had officially evolved into Golden Sanctuary Quality. Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm lv70 Quality: Gold Feature: Plant growth speed increased by 350% Feature 2: Alien plant transplantation success rate increased by 70% Feature 3: Secret Realm Accelerator Feature 4: Time Marrow Fluid Feature 5: Space Divine Crystal Consumption: 2500/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Once loaded, the secret realm becomes fully bound to the warship, allowing free entry and exit. ... Looking at the newly evolved [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm], Song Chis gaze fell on its newly added Space Divine Crystal feature. {Space Divine Crystal: A unique spatial resource that generates one piece every ten thousand years. The longer the nurturing period, the higher the quality, with highly specialized functions.} After advancing to Golden Sanctuary Quality, the Breeding Secret Realm had gained another type of special Secret Realm resource. Space Divine Crystala resource Song Chi had used before. It could directly enhance a creatures Space Law comprehension, making it an exceptionally rare asset. Moreover, the Secret Realm Accelerator features time acceleration effect had been further amplified, from the previous 220 (current component level) to 350 (current component level). Combined with the secret realm itself and the enhancements of [Green Water Spiritual Spring] and [Immortal Domain Spirit Soil], the time span of acceleration in one cycle could reach an astonishing forty thousand years. Chapter 1085: 574: The Golden Disk River System and the Journey of the Immortal Qin Dynasty Chapter 1085: Chapter 574: The Golden Disk River System and the Journey of the Immortal Qin Dynasty PS: The previous chapter has been released, you can look back at it. ... After upgrading the component [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm], Song Chi did not rush to retract the warship but instead turned his gaze back to a number of components of gold and higher quality. Its been over a decade since the incident with the Ancient Mother Empress. In this long time, he has already completed the refinement of the three King Worm corpses. Apart from the Dominant Origin Blood, he obtained a total of 90 strands of Dominant True Spirit from this refinement. According to the final allocation, he personally received 20 strands of Dominant True Spirit. Currently, he holds 21 strands of the Dominant True Spirit in hand. Adding the remaining 2 strands of Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin and the shares of Titanium Crystal allocated by the family over the years, its enough to upgrade another two components to the Eighth Rank. His gaze swept over the seven components[Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm], [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon], [Neutron Star Core Armor], [Heavenly Eye], [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb], [Divine Thought Chapter], and [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk]that had just completed their quality upgrades. With a slight hesitation, he once again used the method of elimination. [Chicangs No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] was excluded first. The reason for using the Eighth Rank [Golden Apple] on it was that it influences the production speed of a large number of Spirit Roots and rare resources within the secret realm, but it does not enhance the combat power of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. With the civilization war imminent, Song Chi naturally prioritized the combat power of his flagship. Based on this point, [Divine Thought Chapter] and [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] were also excluded. This left only four components. After a moment of contemplation, Song Chi finally chose [Neutron Star Core Armor] and [Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon]. [Neutron Star Core Armor], needless to say, along with the energy shield, forms a combination component where enhancing any component provides attributes benefits to the other, making it highly cost-effective. As for the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon, its Nine-layered Purple Cloud Destruction Tribulation Thunder is a major trump card for the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, especially in the subsequent civilization battlefield where the [Ruins Market Projection Rank] is not suitable for public use. The Eighth Rank gold-level super main cannon, [Blood Spear], alone is not enough. Looking at the attributes of both, the defense power of the Neutron Star Core Armor surged again after upgrading to the Eighth Rank, especially its several features. For instance, the Neutron Star Pulse, which repaired 10% of the armor layer every 5s and restored 10% of the shipborne energy shield shield value every 10s at the Seventh Rank. Now directly upgraded to repair 12% of the armor layer every 5s and repair 12% of the shipborne energy shield shield value every 10s. With the Yin YangConjunction feature of [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield], unless the energy shield directly overloads, it can self-repair at a rapid speed. The attack power of the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Cannon similarly surged significantly. After enhancing the two components, Song Chi didnt exit the Ruins Market but instead, used the amplification of the [Time Chess Board] to comprehend the Time Law. Now there are only a dozen years left until the war begins, and he just wants to improve his strength as much as possible before the conflict. ... Time passed, five years later. Dragon Spine Continent, Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain Square. On this day, the number of clansmen gathered at the Divine Mountain Square numbered in the millions. Looking up, at the forefront of the square, a massive execution platform a thousand meters high was crowded with people. These people were generally young; the youngest were just a few decades old, while the oldest were not more than four hundred years old. What surprised the watching crowd below even more was the presence of three newly appointed clan elders standing at the forefront of the thousands of figures. Isnt that Elder Zhihao? Whats going on... why is he wearing prisoner shackles? Have you just returned to Dragon Spine Continent recently, cousin? Yes, Ive been carrying out family tasks all along. I just accumulated enough merit a month ago, and this return to Dragon Spine Continent is to exchange for a new batch of Fire Carp. After consuming it for another two years, my Seed of Torch will likely ascend to blue level. I see. Let me tell you, these people are all traitors to the family. Just like that Song Zhihao, not only did he embezzle family assets, but he also killed a talented family Cruiser Captain, driven by his dark desires. ... Just as the clansmen below the execution platform were deep in discussion, a figure descended from the sky. Standing on the execution platform, Song Xuancangs gaze first swept ominously over the thousands of silhouettes on the high platform, then suddenly shifted to the densely packed clansmen below. All clansmen, listen up. These people behind me are vermin and degenerates the family has spawned in recent years. They commit all sorts of evil, enjoying the results earned by countless ancestors of the family with blood over three thousand years, yet they lack gratitude. Instead, they collude with outsiders to embezzle family assets, slaughter family members, committing atrocities under the familys banner, bullying men and women, killing the innocent. Tell me, how should they be dealt with? Enveloped in the Fifth Rank Spectral Energy, Song Xuancangs voice resounded in the ears of millions of clansmen below. Upon hearing these violent acts one by one, the faces of all the observing clansmen were filled with a deep disgust. At the forefront of the crowd, Song Yufeng was the first to speak. Kill them on the spot, these sinners do not deserve to be part of the Song Family!! With Song Yufeng taking the lead, those clansmen who were also oppressed by them echoed consecutively, until finally the entire Divine Mountain Square rang with thunderous shouts. Kill! Kill! Kill! ... Seemingly terrified by this astonishing shouting, at the forefront of the figures on the high platform, Song Zhihao and the other three Zhulu Warship Captains began to plead for mercy. Chapter 1086: 574: The Golden Disk River System and the Journey of the Immortal Qin Dynasty_2 Chapter 1086: Chapter 574: The Golden Disk River System and the Journey of the Immortal Qin Dynasty_2 Family Head, we all know we were wrong. Please give us a chance to redeem ourselves. Besides, with the civilization war looming, the family cannot afford to lose a single ounce of strength. Thats right, Family Head. We were blinded by money before. Dont sentence us to death so directly! ... Facing the constant pleading voices coming from behind, Song Xuancang did not turn around but responded coldly: Redeem yourselves? Then what about all the family members you personally slaughtered? Who will give them a chance to start over? Those who lack even the most basic moral bottom line still expect to contribute to the family? After his icy reply, under the watchful eyes of millions of family members below, Song Xuancangs command swiftly echoed through the air. Execute! As his words fell, the puppet soldiers surrounding the figures took action, and soon, blood engulfed the entire execution platform. Once all the criminals were slain, Song Xuancangs voice once again resonated across the plaza. Let todays scene be etched into the hearts of every family member. The reason our family rose to become an Immortal Clan within just three thousand years is due to countless ancestors sacrificing their lives to forge this path. The bright future you enjoy today stands on the foundation of three thousand years of blood and tearsa starting point so enviable to ordinary peoplethat is meant for you to reach further as captains, to spread the name of the Dragon Spine Song Family across broader starfields, and not for you to indulge in extravagance and complacency! This string of soul-stirring words reverberated in the ears of all family members, lingering unyieldingly. Many younger members of the family shed their previously superior attitudes. With their fists clenched tightly, todays events felt like a heavy slap across their faces, thoroughly awakening them. Deep within the body of Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain, the core members of the Song Family who had witnessed the scene firsthand all wore expressions of satisfaction. They believed that, after this, the familys atmosphere would swiftly return to a healthy trajectory and, for a long time to come, the family would resume its positive development. The Inspection Hall must receive more funding. Only then can the familys ethos and cohesion continue to be maintained. The family may have only existed for three thousand years, but our path as an Immortal Clan is far from concluded. Our sights are set on a legacy lasting ten thousand years and becoming immortal giants. We must not falter! In the grand hall, the first to speak was Song Shiyuan. His tone was resolute. Evidently, the familys corruption issue had struck a deep chord within him, and he vowed never to see the same problem arise again at some future time. Regarding this, the others in the hall naturally did not object and all expressed their agreement. ... Once the command had been issued from the Ancestral Hall, the gathered individuals dispersed, leaving behind only Song Wujiang, Song Yan, and Song Chi. Song Chi and Song Yans gazes converged on Song Wujiang. Evidently, the ancestor had just sent a voice transmission requesting them to stay behind; there seemed to be matters to discuss. Tomorrow, well be heading out. Prepare yourselves to depart together. Song Yan was the first to ask: Ancestor, where are we going? The Golden Disk River System, Tianqi Kingdom! Upon hearing these four words, Song Chi and Song Yan both raised their eyebrows. They knew something about the Tianqi Kingdom; it was the only kingdom within the Golden Disk River System, which, along with the Heavenly Disk River System, Silver Disk River System, and others, formed a small river system cluster. Strictly speaking, this small cluster was developed in the last several tens of thousands of years and was one of the recently controlled river systems under the Immortal Qin Dynasty. The Golden Disk River System, where Tianqi Kingdom was located, was closest to the eastern central starfield of the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster ruled by the Immortal Qin Dynasty. Why are we heading to Tianqi Kingdom? Song Yan questioned again, and Song Wujiang naturally did not hide the answer. According to information received by the family, the Golden Disk Floating Land is about to host a massive auction featuring many high-rank components and rare resources. Currently, the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] lacks a high-quality universal cooldown reduction component, so were heading there to try our luck. High-quality universal cooldown reduction components? Such components are extremely rare. Song Chi felt that the ancestor had more to say. Otherwise, rushing over like this only to find nothing would waste a considerable amount of time. In the current situation, time was the most precious thing. Sure enough, as Song Chi was mulling this over, the ancestors voice sounded once more. Ive received confirmed information: the auction on the Golden Disk Floating Land is being hosted by a declining Immortal Clan. Among the auction items is a universal cooldown reduction component of golden quality. Saying this, his tone shifted. Additionally, aside from attending the auction, we also need to head to the Torch Ancestral Court of the Immortal Qin Dynasty to register the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] for its upgrade to a Star-Annihilating Starship. Registering at the [Torch Ancestral Court]? This left Song Chi and Song Yan genuinely puzzled. Previously, they hadnt seen any related information in the family archives. Nor had they ever heard about it externally. Not leaving them in confusion for long, Song Wujiang soon explained: Registering and reporting to the [Torch Ancestral Court] is not a mandatory requirement, at least not within the first ten thousand years of officially becoming a Star-Annihilating Starship Captain. Then why are we rushing...? Song Wujiang interrupted Song Yans query, continuing: Dont be impatient. Listen to me. Registering at the [Torch Ancestral Court] is akin to formally claiming an official identity with the Four Great Empires on behalf of a Star-Annihilating Starship Captain. Once recognized, every captain is required to perform a thousand-year special garrison duty within every five thousand years. Of course, duty comes with rewards. After receiving official recognition, each captain can claim specific rewards from their supervising empire: ten shares of Dominant True Spirit every millennium, with up to five millennias worth available in a single claim. Upon hearing this, Song Chi and Song Yan began to grasp some of the reasoning. At this point, Song Chi spoke up: Ancestor, the specific garrison dutyis it for the [Civilization Great Wall]? Song Wujiang nodded lightly before replying: Including the [Civilization Great Wall], but not limited to it. However, details cannot be disclosed until the [Torch Ancestral Court] grants official recognition. Hearing this, Song Yan posed yet another question. Ancestor, how do you know all this? There wasnt a trace of such information in the family archive. Could it be that their access level within the family was restricted? This information emerged automatically when the Guidance Technique broke through to the Seventh Rank. It seems to be a unique setting devised by the Four Great Empires within the [Original Source Seed of Torch]. Upon hearing this, the duo was finally enlightened. Afterward, the three didnt speak much further, each focusing on preparations. Song Chi didnt know what Song Yan was doing, but he himself felt somewhat excited. As a Torch Ship Captain and a citizen of the Torch Human Civilization, the Four Great Empires of Torch were acclaimed. Learning that he would soon personally visit one of the Four Great Empires, the [Immortal Qin Dynasty], filled him with anticipation. The next day, Song Chi, Song Wujiang, and Song Yan reunified in the Dragon Whale Hall. Little Chi, head straight to Silver Disk Floating Land to save time! Understood! Through Zhu Tian Ruins Market, they transferred to Silver Disk Floating Land, swiftly proceeding to the large long-distance teleportation base outside the Floating Land. They needed this base to teleport to a neighboring river system and, from there, directly to the Golden Disk River System. Within the small cluster of river systems encompassing the Heavenly Disk River System, the Heavenly Disk River System lay in the far northeast, while the Golden Disk River System was in the southwestmaking them the farthest apart. Silver Disk Floating Land served as the intermediary. After purchasing teleportation tickets, the trio waited three days at this Stargate Base Station before initiating the teleportation. Ten days later, through two consecutive long-distance Stargate teleportations, they successfully arrived at the Golden Disk River System. Chapter 1087: 575: Starry Skys Intestine Chapter 1087: Chapter 575: Starry Skys Intestine The large-scale long-distance teleportation stargate base station in the Golden Disk River System, similar to those in the Sky Plate River System and Silver Disk River System, is located not far from the first floating land of the river system under the starry sky. Three warshipsone large and two smaller onesflew directly toward the first floating land of the Golden Disk River System, also known as Golden Disk Floating Land, right after exiting the stargate base station. Golden Disk Floating Land spans a diameter of more than twenty thousand light-years. Though theres still some distance to reach the level of seventh-level peak floating lands, it is far superior to floating lands like Robber Star Floating Land and Dragon Spine Continent in terms of heritage and depth. In the warships communications group chat, Song Wujiang was providing background information about the Golden Disk River System and the Tianqi Kingdom to Song Chi and Song Yan. The Golden Disk River System was developed over forty-thousand years ago, and the Tianqi Kingdom, which dominates the entire system, was founded almost concurrently with its development. Because the Tianqi Kingdom has existed for over forty-thousand years, its strength far surpasses that of the Yaohan Kingdom. Although the Golden Disk River System isnt large, measuring only 1.2 million light-years in diameter and with an area even smaller than the current Yaohan Kingdom, the Tianqi Kingdom has accumulated unparalleled power through forty-thousand years of development. As for the known immortal powers, the Tianqi Kingdom hosts as many as six such forces and holds five floating lands of seventh-level grade in its grasp. Among them, the strongest entity in Tianqi, the royal Liang clan, has three star-annihilating starships at its disposal. And rememberthis is only whats openly known. The hidden forces undoubtedly run deeper. During their conversation, the three warships had entered the publicly accessible areas of Golden Disk Floating Land. Led by Song Wujiang, the three headed straight for the public access zones Chigu City. The grand auction was being held in this city. Ancestor, which force is behind this Chigu City? Song Yan asked. Chigu City was established twenty-thousand years ago by the Chigu Luo Family, which is also the power hosting the upcoming grand auction, Song Wujiang replied, seemingly aware of the twos curiosity regarding the Chigu Luo Family, and proceeded to elaborate. The Chigu Luo Family inherits the legacy of the Chigu Behemoth. Twenty-five thousand years ago, a super-galactic prodigy emerged from their ranks, achieving the prestigious title of Annihilation Starship Captain in just over three thousand years. It was during this golden age that the Chigu Luo Family became Tianqi Kingdoms fourth immortal clan. However, their fortunes were short-lived. When that Annihilation Starship Captain undertook his first assignment as a stationed protector for the Immortal Qin Dynasty, he met with an untimely demise. Thus, after bearing the illustrious title of an immortal clan for barely three thousand years, the Luo Familys status fell sharply, and they never regained their former glory. Hearing this, Song Chis thoughts churned before he asked a question. Did the captain lose his life due to a large-scale invasion of Eight-Armed Snake Demons? Seeing Song Wujiang shake his head outright, and understanding the matter might involve those unspeakable incidents the ancestor had previously mentioned, Song Chi refrained from probing further. Instead, he changed the subject: Ancestor, since stationed assignments are so dangerous, why not register only when the ten-thousand-year deadline approaches? Faced with his query, Song Wujiang appeared as if he had the answer ready in advance. Its simplethe impending civilization war will soon begin. Such a massive conflict is unlikely to end quickly. During this period, assignments distributed for protection posts by the Torch Ancestral Court are bound to decrease substantially... Song Chi and Song Yan exchanged glances, each catching the fleeting surprise in the others eyes. Evidently, neither had anticipated that the ancestors actions were aimed at exploiting a loophole. Still, the trio didnt harbor excessive optimism. After all, the personnel in the Torch Ancestral Court were certainly no fools; understanding the underlying dynamics was well within their grasp. In the follow-up stages of the civilization war, special assignments could very well be issued. One thing was clearthis wasnt an idea unique to Song Wujiang. Once news broke of a comprehensive war between two river-system communities, plenty of Torch Human Civilizations Fearless Captains had already begun attempting to attain the rank of Annihilation Starship Captain. With such a surge in numbers, the chances of slipping through unnoticed increased correspondingly. ... The auction is still half a month away... Leaving the auction hall, Song Wujiang waved the extravagant entry token he had in hand. After confirming his identity as an Annihilation Starship Captain, the auctions official staff immediately granted him a top-tier token. With this token in hand, entering the auction with Song Chi and Song Yan would be a breeze. At a nearby high-level Torch hotel, the trio successfully checked in. After exchanging brief greetings with his ancestor and Song Yan, Song Chi summoned the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and took off toward Floating Land Firmament. He planned to embark on an Alien Star Domain exploration. Having not engaged in Alien Star Domain exploration for a considerable period, and with time left until the auction, he chose to conduct a trial run. More precisely, he intended to use this opportunity to evaluate the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs current combat power. With the Seed of Torch recently upgraded to gold, and various warship components enhanced to the eighth rank, Song Chi himself was unsure of the ships peak combat power. A practical test was deemed appropriate. However, randomness in deployment can often introduce unpredictability; unfortunately, the ships teleportation did not land in a suitable star domain. Nonetheless, Song Chi was in no rush to return. After confirming via the Sky Patrol Radar and Transit Star Map that no advanced floating lands existed in the area, he initiated Red Vault Jump using its miniature neutron star mode. In just one jump, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong arrived over six million light-years away. ... Still no mid- or high-rank floating lands... Looking at the radar map displayed on the Heavenly Eye component, Song Chi frowned and furrowed his brow. If that remained the case, he might have no choice but to return to Golden Disk Floating Land. The cooldown time for the Red Vault Jump feature was fixed at one year. Even with reductions from the Time Chess Board and Zen Seal: Inner Speed, it still required half a month to reset. So Song Chi decided to wait for several minutes, since the Transit Star Map Collector feature of the Aurora Transition Device still needed some buffer time to generate the star map. A few dozen minutes later, Song Chi shifted his gaze to the transit star map. Compared to the detection range of the Heavenly Eye, this transit star map magnified the scope by over a hundred times, revealing numerous items absent from the Heavenly Eye radar. A fourth-level floating land nearly a thousand light-years ahead... Not far from it was a third-level floating land... Despite the star map displaying more content, Song Chis expression remained grim; there were still no sixth-level floating lands visible. Forget it, Ill return for now. Testing the ships combat power can wait until later... Making up his mind, Song Chi was about to use the spatial anchor point left behind at Golden Disk Floating Land for his return. But when his peripheral vision made one final sweep across the star map, an anomaly caught his attention. Wait a minute, this sector of the starry sky seems unusual... The transit star map revealed a peculiar vacuum zone. If it were a regular vacuum area, it wouldnt have seemed odd, as much of the Shattered Starry Sea consists of vacuum regions. However, this segment of the transit star map was different. Typically, vacuum zones are sprawling expanses, but this particular area had fragments of floating land and small asteroids scattered around its periphery, while the central region was devoid of anything detectable. Song Chi had a singular thought: this wasnt a naturally formed vacuum area but more likely the result of an entity actively absorbing all detected signals from the jump device, thereby creating this anomaly. Without hesitation, Song Chi halted his return to the ruins market, preparing to personally investigate the star domain. Since the transit star map showed the anomaly was only a few hundred light-years away from the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, reaching it with any of the two teleportation components would be childs play without waiting for the Red Vault Jump cooldown. Still, he refrained from initiating the jump right away and chose to wait. The earlier Red Vault Jump had triggered the cooldown for the Neutron Star Fission feature, and Song Chi preferred to wait for that cooldown to conclude before advancing. Although Zen Seal: Inner Speed could directly reset the cooldown, the seal itself required a substantial buffer. It wouldnt immediately provide acceleration again upon use, so caution was warranted. The star map suggested that the anomalous vacuum zone had significant dimensions. If it were truly a cosmic lifeform, its life rank wouldnt be weak. Several hours later, the Neutron Star Fission feature finished cooling down, and Song Chi wasted no time activating the Aurora Transition Device. Once the jump completed its charge, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong plunged into the violently oscillating spatial vortex. Six hundred light-years away, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong emerged from the jump channel, finding itself in pitch-black surroundings devoid of any other objects. However, this didnt imply an error in his initial judgment. This jumps drop point wasnt yet near the anomalous vacuum zone, still separated from it by several dozen light-years. Within the main control room of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chis mental command activated the Heavenly Eye feature of the component Heavenly Eye. A projection light screen slowly emerged in front of the central console. Song Chis gaze locked onto the screen, and upon discerning its contents, his pupils suddenly contracted. What...what is this... Displayed on the projection screen was an enormous, bizarre entity suspended quietly in the starry voida blood-red, worm-like structure over tens of thousands of kilometers long, pulsating eerily as its surface continuously writhed. It had no visible root or stem and didnt appear to belong to the category of starry sky plants, nor did it resemble starry sky behemoths in any conceivable way. While Song Chi was struck by confusion, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain rapidly projected an attribute light screen ahead. Name: Starry Skys Intestine Category: Special Cosmic Lifeform Description: A unique cosmic lifeform. Some speculate it originates from the distant Multiverse Era, while others theorize its an accidental creation from the multiverses collapse. Despite varying theories, one common trait stands firmit continuously absorbs various forms of cosmic energy to cultivate an array of exceedingly rare and extraordinary starry sky strange objects. Chapter 1088: 576: Black [Soul Devouring Altar] Chapter 1088: Chapter 576: Black [Soul Devouring Altar] Song Chis gaze lingered on the information panel captured by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain for quite a while, his eyes gradually changing from initial suspicion to delight. The introduction in the information makes it clear that though the [Starry Skys Intestine] looks peculiar, it represents a significant opportunity. The key point is, its not very threatening; apart from continuously absorbing external energy as a physiological phenomenon, it doesnt actively attack external living beings. Strictly speaking, its like a secret realm that continually produces Starry Sea Oddities, though it cannot adjust the speed of oddity production via Void Crystal. However, compared to those ordinary secret realms that produce Starry Sea Oddities, the [Starry Skys Intestine] has a higher growth potential; for instance, the current [Starry Skys Intestine], based on its present length of hundreds of thousands of kilometers, may have existed for hundreds of thousands of years. And during these hundreds of thousands of years, if any oddity has remained untouched by outsiders, its quality could have reached an astonishing level, possibly even Supreme Quality. But Song Chis focus right now isnt on these aspects; he swiftly controls the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong to launch a new spatial jump. The jumps destination is precisely where the [Starry Skys Intestine] is located. Compared to the remote survey from the projected screen, the close-range experience is evidently more touching for Song Chi. However, knowing from the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain that the [Starry Skys Intestine] poses no threat, as long as its not actively attacked by outsiders, it wont harm those who approach. Based on this, after regaining his composure, Song Chi continues steering the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong forward. Im just not sure if this [Starry Skys Intestine] contains any Starry Sea Oddities inside, and if so, what kind of quality would these oddities have? The reason for such thoughts is based on the features of the [Starry Skys Intestine]; as a unique starry sky species, once an outsider takes any Starry Sea Oddity from within, it triggers a specific stress response, fleeing to unknown regions of the Starry Sea. Therefore, theres a possibility it has just fled here, and the oddities inside have already been extracted by the Starry Sea Alien Race. As the warship continues approaching the darkest entrance at the bottom of the [Starry Skys Intestine], the external pulling and devouring forces grow stronger. This black entrance is where it continuously absorbs Starry Sea Energy. Because of this, it resembles a miniature black hole; the closer external objects get, the stronger the pull and pressure they endure. Fortunately, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs warship body and engine thrust are strong enough that the devouring force of the [Starry Skys Intestine] cannot be compared to a real black hole in the previous Mixed Star Domain; when the warship body sinks entirely into the dark entrance, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong maintains sufficient stability. Upon entering the [Starry Skys Intestine] interior, Song Chi sees a scene entirely different from the outside world. Though both sides of the space are spacious, through the capture of double pupils, he can see sharp hairs growing on the intestinal walls on either side, these sharp hairs are short, and compared to the whole intestine, theyre akin to insignificant specks. Yet, amidst the continuous absorption of starry sky energy from the outside, these hairs not only remain intact in the torrent of energy, but can also absorb pure energy to nourish themselves. This is precisely the main method by which the [Starry Skys Intestine] nurtures Starry Sea Oddities. From what Song Chi captured, on the countless hairs visible to the naked eye, dozens of light clusters flashing various colors hang, and within these light clusters, are all sorts of nurtured Starry Sea Oddities. Among them, blue and purple are predominant, though a few orange light clusters are scattered, they dont stir much interest in Song Chi. Buzz buzz buzz! The engine roars, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong continues advancing towards the deeper reaches of the space above. Swish swish swish! Outside the warship armor, the energy light shield is emitting layers of ripples, and as the warship continues its ascent, the intensity of the surrounding energy torrents also gradually increases. Watching the detailed analysis report provided by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain, Song Chi remains unconcerned, and the speed of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs advance does not slow at all. During the ascent, its visible that the quantity of starry sea oddities nurtured on the intestinal walls visibly decreases, and after the warship passes halfway, it takes quite a distance to see newly nurtured oddities. Silver light cluster Silver light cluster At a certain moment, when the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong ascends to a sufficient height, he finally sees the first gold light cluster. Wisdom Brain, steer the warship closer... At the level of Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity, Song Chis interest has been elevated to an exceedingly high degree, he must examine the specific information in detail before making subsequent decisions. After all, the [Starry Skys Intestine] has its own stress program, every Starry Sea species entering it can only take one object from it, and once an oddity is taken, all starry sea species within are immediately repelled. [Oddity: Star Spirit Jade] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: None] [Note: A special oddity nurtured by the Starry Skys Intestine.] Having seen the attributes and realizing it cannot be converted into the warships components, Song Chi immediately disregards it, and the warship continues its upward journey. Chapter 1089: 576: Black [Soul Devouring Altar]_2 Chapter 1089: Chapter 576: Black [Soul Devouring Altar]_2 Swish, swish, swish! The outermost Holy Light Shield had long been completely obliterated. Now directly in contact with the external energy surge was the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield. However, because both the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] and the [Neutron Star Core Armor] components were enhanced to the Eighth Rank, their incredible self-repair abilities made the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield much sturdier than the previous Holy Light Shield. [Strange Object: Spirit Serpent Ring] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible to: {Spirit Serpent Space Ring}] [Note: A unique oddity nurtured from the Starry Skys Intestine.] ... [Strange Object: Rotten Ring] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible to: {Extreme Desolation Corrosion Cannon}] ... [Strange Object: Yun Kong Stone] ... Along the way, Song Chi successively spotted multiple golden sanctuary oddities, among which two could convert into ship components one being a special warship space expansion component, and another a golden star-annihilating cannon. Neither was too satisfying for him, so he didnt stop the upward speeding of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. Crack, crack, crack! At a certain moment, fine cracks appeared on the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield, and its brilliance dimmed to the extreme. Obviously, under the fierce external energy surge, the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] was about to overload. However, at this time, Song Chi actively activated the Angel King True Spirit Guard feature. With the condensation of the Eighth Rank Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion, the energy surges erosion on the warship was weakened by more than eighty percent. Taking this opportunity, with the dual repair of the Energy Shield component itself and the [Neutron Star Core Armor], the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] could be fully restored in just a few dozen seconds. However, at this moment, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had evidently penetrated the innermost part of the [Starry Skys Intestine]. As the warship continued its upward momentum, Song Chi, relying on his double pupils, quickly captured sight of two black orbs of light at the uppermost part of the intestine. Two black supreme-quality oddities... It seems that ever since its birth, no creature has reached this deepest part of the [Starry Skys Intestine], or at least very few. Upon confirming this point, another silver engine on the warship was fully activated by Song Chi, immediately boosting the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs speed significantly towards the summit. The closer it got to the top of the intestine, the more terrifying the intensity of the external energy surge became, directly accelerating the dimming of the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion. As the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong finally reached the top, the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion just happened to be completely obliterated. However, Song Chi didnt take further action but allowed the external energy surge to erode the warship. With the previous protection of the Angel Kings True Spirit Illusion, the [Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield] was fully restored and could hold out for a while. His gaze quickly focused on the two black orbs of light in front of the warship. [Strange Object: Light and Shadow Tomb] [Quality: Black] [Convertible to: None] [Note: A unique oddity nurtured from the Starry Skys Intestine.] ... [Strange Object: Soul Devouring Platform] [Quality: Black] [Convertible to: {Soul Devouring Altar}] [Note: A unique oddity nurtured from the Starry Skys Intestine.] Song Chis gaze completely focused on the black orb on the right, and soon an attribute panel emerged before his eyes once more. Soul Devouring Altar lv0 Quality: Black Unique Feature: Soul DevouringAscension Consumption: 300/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: Once loaded, the souls of directly killed sentient creatures by the warship will be absorbed by this component. ... {Soul DevouringAscension: Consumes ten million Spectral Energy Points, sacrifices this component to consume all absorbed souls, allowing a specified component to ascend, guaranteed quality enhancement by one rank. Current soul devouring progress: First stage 0% (Note: With the first stage progress bar full, a red component can be ascended to silver, with the second stage to gold, and so on, with the soul devouring progress reaching up to the fourth stage, allowing a black component to ascend to colorful/lower rank component)} After reviewing the attributes of the two oddities, Song Chis eyes glimmered, but he didnt immediately take the [Soul Devouring Platform] oddity. The warship quickly descended, and soon after the Yin Yang Offsetting Annihilation Shield was thoroughly overloaded, the warship exited the [Starry Skys Intestine]. Given the feature of this Starry Skys Intestine, only one strange object could be taken at a time, but Song Chi wanted to try his luck. Leaving a spatial anchor point at the original spot, he returned to the [Golden Disk Floating Land]. A few dozen minutes later, after a spatial fluctuation, Song Chi appeared in this section of the starry sky again. Soon, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, along with Song Wujiang and Song Yan, appeared successively. It truly is the [Starry Skys Intestine]! Coming out of the [Dimension Space Stone], the two were fixated on the uniquely shaped scarlet intestine ahead. Although they both had fortunate encounters, this Starry Skys Intestine was something they were indeed seeing for the first time. After some scrutiny, Song Chi spoke his mind. Ancestor, lets try taking it together later to see if each of us can get a strange object. Having said this and seeing the two nod, Song Chi added: Should we bring along Prime Ancestor and the others? Faced with this suggestion, Song Yan was the first to express his opinion. I dont think its too necessary. This method is unlikely to work. Otherwise, the Torch Human Civilization would have documented it. His words made sense; no matter how rare the [Starry Skys Intestine] might be, given the number of Torch Ship Captains in the Torch Human Civilization, many must have encountered it. Given the ingenuity of Torch Humanity, this method was likely attempted. Since theres no record, it probably doesnt work. However, Song Wujiang eventually said: Little Chi, go make the trip. The chance is small, but with your teleportation ability, its not troublesome to bring Shi Yuan and the others over to try. Half a day later, the Song Familys five fearless captains, along with one annihilation starship captain, all maneuvered their warships into the [Starry Skys Intestine]. After some traversal, the six warships each stopped near different Starry Sea Oddities. At the very top of the intestine, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and Dinghai Dragon Steed quietly hovered, with Song Chis target being the [Soul Devouring Platform], while the elder Song Wujiang eyed the [Light and Shadow Tomb]. A black supreme oddity, even if nonconvertible to a ship component, holds much more value than an ordinary golden component, so naturally, Song Wujiang wouldnt settle for less. In the special communication group chat of the six warships, the Song familys spirits were all highly tense as Song Chis voice resonated. Be ready, 3, 2, 1, go! As the words fell, the Law Hands from the six warships simultaneously reached out. In the next moment, everyone felt a massive repulsive force acting upon them, and they soon found themselves spinning helplessly, only to return to their senses in the starry sky outside the [Starry Skys Intestine]. Looking at the enormous [Starry Skys Intestine] ahead, with creatures triggering the oddity nurtured within, a surge of scarlet blood light suddenly erupted around it. The blood glow illuminated the entire dark starry sky, and in the next second, the [Starry Skys Intestine] vanished before the eyes of the six, retreating into the distant starry sea. Seeing this, the Song family members in the warship communication group chat let out a bitter laugh. Except for Song Chi, who successfully acquired the [Soul Devouring Platform], the other five had empty hands. Evidently, this method of trying ones luck was indeed ineffective. Forget it, it was just an attempt after all. No need to be disappointed, at least Little Chi successfully obtained a black supreme component. Song Wujiang was the first to speak, but in truth, there was no need for comfort; everyone was aware. In fact, just as Song Chi was counting down, the others deliberately delayed their actions a fraction to ensure Song Chis success, rather than mistakenly let others acquire a golden oddity. However, at this moment, Song Chi suddenly spoke: Wait, let me try once more. Acting together was actually just a low-expectation attempt, Song Chi truly wanted to exploit another opportunity. Chapter 1090: 577: [Kings Honorable Name] Chapter 1090: Chapter 577: [Kings Honorable Name] Upon hearing Song Chis words, Song Wujiang and the others quickly thought of something. Little Chi, this is too dangerous. The energy flow intensity inside the Starry Skys Intestine is too high. If you rashly teleport there... Before the others could finish, Song Chi had already taken the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong back into the Ancestral Torch. However, as his figure directly exposed itself in the starry sky, everyone finally saw the changes on his body. Song Chi was not only wearing the latest military exoskeleton armor of the Yaohan Kingdom, but also had a layer of special Cloud-Rubbing Gold Vine Armor underneath the exoskeleton. Moreover, a Sixth Rank plasma shield enveloped his entire body. But that was not all. After retrieving the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong into the Ancestral Torch, Song Chi directly controlled a mini Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong inside the Ancestral Aperture with his mind to activate the black hole domain feature of the Black Hole Evolution Layer. Buzz buzz buzz! A very special black hole energy surged from his brow, eventually forming a circle around Song Chi with an absolutely invincible effectBlack Hole Domain. Having completed all this, Song Chi then reassured the people around him with a confident look. As a sufficiently steady captain, how could he possibly take such a risk unless he had absolute confidence? With this Black Hole Domain, even if he encounters an indisputable crisis, he would still have 1 second to return to the Ruins Market, enough to retreat safely. After greeting his family, Song Chi turned and disappeared from everyones sight. Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Upon appearing, Song Chi quickly focused his attention on several spatial anchor points of the Ruins Market itself. More accurately, he focused on the spatial anchor point set inside the [Starry Skys Intestine]. As he channeled his mind entirely onto this spatial anchor point, Song Chi quickly felt delighted. It can be triggered! Just now, he realized he could use this spatial anchor point as a landing point to leave the Ruins Market, meaning that the escaping [Starry Skys Intestine] was still within the Zhu Tian Ruins Markets connectivity range. Calming his emotions, he selected the spatial anchor point and then chose to exit the Ruins Market. Beyond the distant starry sea, in the dark starry sky. A scarlet intestine, tens of thousands of kilometers long, floated quietly here. It was the recently escaped [Starry Skys Intestine]. At this moment, a slight spatial fluctuation suddenly flickered inside the lower part of the intestines, and the next second, the fully armed Song Chi reappeared inside the intestinal pathway. Seeing that he successfully returned, Song Chis lips curled into an unconcealable grin. This makes things much easier. Without further hesitation, with a flash of ghost light on his brow, Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was quickly summoned. After entering the warship, Song Chis figure disappeared again. Back in the starry sky where Song Wujiang and five others were, Song Chi reappeared. Its good to be back! Seeing Song Chi appear, the first thing the others asked was not about the [Starry Skys Intestine], but they all breathed a sigh of relief. Then Song Xingru said: Little Chi, how was it? Song Chi naturally nodded with a smile. Succeeded! ... In the starry sky, five warships were quickly retracted, and then all of them, including Song Wujiang and the others, were stored within the [Dimension Space Stone]. Song Chi returned to the Ruins Market. Several seconds later, inside the [Starry Skys Intestine] of an unknown starry sky, where the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quietly hovered, Song Chis figure reappeared. ... [Please note, the external energy intensity is abnormal, currently maintaining at a Sixth Rank energy level...] Confirming the survey result provided by the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain once more, Song Chi didnt hesitate, letting the Flame Giant rush out of the warship with the [Dimension Space Stone]. Soon, the Flame Giant, withstanding a considerable intensity of energy flow, summoned Song Wujiang and the others out. Since all five were Fearless Captains, and their physiques granted by the Sixth-Order Guiding Technique were not directly overwhelmed by the energy flow. Once they summoned their respective flagships, Song Wujiang directly maneuvered the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] upwards. Soon, another strong repulsive force swept over all the starships. Looking at Song Wujiang, there was a clear smile on his projected face, as he directly revealed the [Light and Shadow Tomb] strange object. Obviously, Song Chis method was indeed feasible, and the Prime Ancestor successfully obtained the second strange object. However, as before, after this, the [Starry Skys Intestine] escaped again, and Song Chi could only repeat the previous operation. After five consecutive attempts, each of the six Song family members had obtained a strange object. Besides the [Soul Devouring Platform] and [Light and Shadow Tomb], they also secured the [Extreme Desolation Corrosion Cannon], [Spirit Serpent Space Ring], [Star Spirit Jade], and [Yun Kong Stone]. Although only three could be converted into warship components, the gains this time were immeasurable. In the unknown starry sky, as the [Starry Skys Intestine] once again escaped, only the six Song Family warships remained in the starry sky. Starship communication group chat Song Shixing: Little Pool, even though the lowest intensity inside the [Starry Skys Intestine] is of the Sixth Rank, if we activate the True Spirit Illusion, can we allow the familys Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank members to give it a try? The True Spirit Illusion Guard Component is a group protection component. With its blessing, its difficult to say for a Fourth Rank Torch Captain, but a Fifth Rank Captain should be able to summon the flagship. If it doesnt work, we can also let the enslaved species try. Although the [Starry Skys Intestine] no longer has the gold and black strange objects, there are still quite a few silver legendary oddities. If we can collect them all, it can still greatly enhance the familys strength. Regarding this, Song Chi personally is very supportive, but he didnt rush to nod in agreement. Xingzu, hold on for now. This star domain is already very far from our Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster. I already felt it was a bit strained during the last transmission, and Im not sure if the starry sky to which the [Starry Skys Intestine] has escaped this time can be transmitted again. He explained and then disappeared once again. At the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Song Chi narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself that it was as expected. He could no longer activate the spatial anchor point left inside the [Starry Skys Intestine]. Song Chi shook his head at this. He wasnt too concerned. Although the position of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market is high, its rank is still only Sixth Rank, so having limitations is normal. The key point is that the few highest-value oddities inside the [Starry Skys Intestine] have already been obtained. Even so, Song Chi did not cancel the spatial anchor point left inside the [Starry Skys Intestine]. While the Sixth Rank market cant do it now, it doesnt mean future markets wont be able to. There are still multiple silver legendary oddities, and its still worthwhile to visit again in the future. ... After confirming that they could no longer continue the transmission, the six members of the Song Family chose to return. Song Chi first sent several of the Prime Ancestors back to the Dragon Spine Continent, while he stayed back with the old ancestor and Song Yan, peacefully awaiting the opening of the Chigu Auction. In the Underground Warship Summoning Room of the hotel, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quietly docked here. Inside the warship, Song Chi gazed at the [Soul Devouring Altar] component in his hand. He had not yet enhanced this component, not only because he lacked Titanium Crystal, Dominant True Spirit, and Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin, but also because he couldnt see the significance of enhancing this component. According to its component attribute description, aside from having a soul-devouring feature, it has no other effects. Given this, what is the point of enhancing it to the Seventh Rank or even the Eighth Rank? Could it be... He thought of a possibility. Without any hesitation, he quietly returned to the Dragon Spine Continent. ... Two days later, he successfully arrived at an Exotic Colony under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Vein. This is a colony adjacent to multiple Intermediate Civilizations. After arriving through the Heavenly Veins transfer battleship, Song Chi directly piloted the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong towards the nearest Intermediate Civilization star domain. Half a day later, after continuously killing several Fourth Rank Units and hundreds of Third Rank Units, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong stopped. Soul Devouring Altar lv0 Quality: Black ... {Soul DevouringAscension: ...Current soul devouring progress: First stage 1%} Seeing this, Song Chi used the [Heavenly Destiny CompassDisk] to decompose it, separating out a large mass of soul light. Seeing the components soul devouring progress reset to 0%, he directly enhanced the [Soul Devouring Altar] to lv60, and afterwards, he fused the soul light into the lv60 [Soul Devouring Altar]. At this time, checking the components attributes again. Its soul devouring progress was no longer 1%, but 2%. Enhancing the component rank can reduce the number of souls needed for each stage... Having confirmed this, he didnt further tamper with the [Soul Devouring Altar], letting it stay at lv60. Later, when he had enough resources, he would try to enhance the component to lv80. With this, he could quickly accumulate enough progress for four stages, at which point, he could add a second colorful component to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. ... As time passed, the official opening day of the Chigu Auction in Chigu City finally arrived. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! On this day, the sky above Chigu City was filled with the rumble of warships. One astonishing warship after another descended incessantly from the Floating Land horizon. Look, another Fearless Ship, and just in the last ten minutes or so, over twenty Fearless Captains have already arrived, havent they? A large number of ground-level Torch Captains were already gathered in the square in front of the Chigu Auction, and under their envious gaze, a Fearless Ship twelve thousand meters long descended from the sky. But just as they thought this Fearless Ship would land directly, this warship, considered formidable to outsiders, suddenly veered to the side, clearly making way voluntarily. The next second, in the infinite heat and reverence from below, a colossal entity with a crimson hull slowly emerged from the cloud mist above. This warship was immensely long, and as it appeared, several central streets in Chigu City were shrouded in shadow. To the Torch Captains under this shadow, this warship seemed to cover the sky and block the sun. Star-Annihilating Starship, a Star-Annihilating Starship Captain has descended, I wonder which lord it is! In the territory of the Torch Human Civilization, existences at the level of the Star-Annihilating Starship Captain are all bestowed with the honorable name King, just like the King of Beiqiong of the Yaohan Kingdom. Subordinate captains prefer to use the title Your Excellency as a term of respect. Chapter 1091: 578: [King of Dinghai] · Group Amplification Component Chapter 1091: 578: [King of Dinghai] Group Amplification Component The Star-Annihilating Starship slowly descended, and even though it intentionally emitted no aura, the ordinary captains beneath still felt their breathing gradually become heavy, as if mountains were pressing on their shoulders. Only those captains with Guidance Technique of Fourth Rank and above felt slightly better, able to maintain bodily freedom and communication capabilities. Li Lao, you are knowledgeable and experienced; can you identify the origin of this Star-Annihilating Starship? Upon hearing this, many capable captains from decent backgrounds turned their gazes over, showing great interest. The elder being questioned remained calm, even in the face of a Star-Annihilating Starship hovering above them, showing little change in demeanor. His name was Li Gai, a veteran Senior Dreadnought Captain who had roamed the Golden Disk Floating Land for thousands of years, known far and wide. Upon hearing the inquiry from the young squire beside him, he glanced around the red hull of the Star-Annihilating Starship overhead. After a long pause, he calmly said: With the Dragon Spine Tyrant Whale as a family emblem, if it is not from outside the Five Disks River System Group, then it should be the [Dragon Spine Song Family] of the Chenxing Kingdom that has risen in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy in the past few hundred years. Chenxing Kingdom? Dragon Spine Song Family... As Li Gais words spread, discussions about the Chenxing Kingdom and Dragon Spine Song Family immediately erupted from the surrounding crowd. At this moment, a Battleship Captain suddenly spoke: I know about the Chenxing Kingdom, but wasnt this Dragon Spine Song Family just a quasi-Immortal Clan not long ago? It seems they relied on a Tri-Eye Race Dominator Flagship, and their heritage doesnt seem to go back a long way. Could this be a mistake...? While the crowd was discussing, the red Star-Annihilating Starship had already stopped its descent, and as the hatch opened, a seemingly ordinary figure that was hard for all low-level captains below to look at directly stepped out from within. With just one step, this figure crossed tens of thousands of meters, and by the second step, the great presence beyond the gaze of many had already landed on the welcoming platform outside the entrance of the Chigu Auction. It was only after this that the red Star-Annihilating Starship hovering over the city belatedly transformed into a crimson brilliance, speeding downward in pursuit. By the time the crimson brilliance merged into the brow of the Annihilation Starship Captain, the low-level captains, who dared only to glimpse with their peripheral vision, were finally certain in their hearts. Indeed, a Seventh Rank Level Torch Ship Captain, under the impact of seven life baptisms, has already stepped into a semi-mythical biological level. Under the influence of the Law Force Field, unless they permit otherwise, it is difficult for outsiders to look directly due to the vast difference in life hierarchy. While many captains continued to speculate about the identity of this esteemed presence, the Sixth Rank elder of the Chigu Luo Family, who had long stood respectfully under the welcoming platform, took it upon himself to clarify their doubts. The presence of His Esteemed King of Dinghai at Chigu Auction brings glory to our Luo family. Your Esteemed Highness, please! As he spoke, he raised his hand and stepped aside, intending to personally lead the way. With these words, the low-level captains who had recovered from the silent pressure of the Star-Annihilating Starship exchanged glances, and most already had the answer in their hearts. The Five Disks River System Group is not large, and the founding of the Chenxing Kingdom a few hundred years ago was widely rumored, even though the Golden Disk River System is the farthest from the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, the major powers in the newly established Chenxing Kingdom are no longer secretive, and any force of some standing should be well aware of them. In the records related to the Chenxing Kingdom, the Dragon Spine Song Family and Dinghai Song Family are unavoidable terms. With the words [King of Dinghai] now spoken, the identity of this esteemed Annihilation Starship Captain could indeed be inferred. Is it really the Prime Ancestor from the Dragon Spine Song Family? Wow... At this rate, within less than three hundred years, the Chenxing Kingdom has produced two official Annihilation Starship Captains? How terrifying! As the low-level captains marveled, Song Wujiang was already walking towards the entrance of the auction with the Fearless Captain elder of the Luo family. And after this elder of the Luo family left, another Fearless Captain soon took his place, precisely the other Sixth Rank elder of the Chigu Luo Family. No one found this surprising. Although the position of the Chigu Luo Family has long fallen, it has been passed down for more than twenty thousand years, longer than many Immortal Clans, and they have produced an Annihilation Starship Captain along the way, which, though not for long, greatly increased the Luo familys foundation. In this context, it is not surprising that the Luo family has many Fearless Captains. Just as Song Wujiang was about to enter the auction, another Star-Annihilating Starship emerged from the clouds above the city. This time there was no need for speculation as most recognized the identity of the Star-Annihilating Starship. Bright silver warship armor, three-color Energy Shield, it is the [Black Annihilation King] of the Hei Sha Yuan family. At the entrance of the Chigu Auction, Song Chi and Song Yan had just been released from the [Dimension Space Stone] by their elder. Upon suddenly hearing the words [Black Annihilation King], the two instinctively turned their gaze backward. To their knowledge, [Black Annihilation King] is an elder of the Hei Sha Yuan family and achieved Annihilation Starship Captain status over ten thousand years ago, considered an old-star Annihilation Starship Captain, which piqued their curiosity. However, when they turned to this old-star Annihilation Starship Captain crossing from the warship, like most low-level captains, all they saw was a face shrouded in layers of Chaos Mist, making it impossible to capture a true appearance, not even with the effect of double pupils. Noticing this, the two immediately turned their gaze toward their elder. As the three walked into the auction, a special energy field emanated from Song Wujiang, soon expanding to envelop the three completely. Chapter 1092: 578: [King of Dinghai] · Group Amplification Component_2 Chapter 1092: 578: [King of Dinghai] Group Amplification Component_2 After completing this step, Song Wujiang did not speak, but merely glanced at the two of them. Song Chi immediately understood. Ancestor, do you mean because of this special energy field? As he spoke, he and Song Yan simultaneously turned to examine the special energy field surrounding them. At the same time, Song Wujiangs voice sounded again. Yes, this energy field is called a Law Force Field, or Law Field. Only after a law reaches the Perfection Tier can a biological entity form such a special energy field, which you can consider as a unique domain unleashed by the organism itself. It has various powerful and wondrous effects, with making it difficult for outsiders to gaze upon being the most basic. Of course, the inner and outer isolation characteristics of the Torch Warship can well accommodate this. Except for the field radiation unique to those blood and flesh Evil Gods, other Dominator Creature fields have little impact on the captain inside the Torch Warship, which explains why you didnt feel abnormal when facing the Ancient Mother Empress and the King Worm before. With this explanation, the three followed the elder of the Luo family into a box at the top of the auction house, from where they could easily overlook the entire auction hall. Not long after their arrival, a large number of Torch Ship Captains also entered the auction hall. Within just over an hour, the whole auction hall was packed with over ten thousand people. Among these ten thousand, at least all were of the Cruiser Captain level, with no fewer than a thousand Zhulu Warship Captains. Including us, there are a total of twelve Annihilation Starship Captains attending the auction, perhaps nearly half of the Annihilation Starship Captains from the Five Disks River System Group are here! The speaker was Song Yan, who just took a careful look and found that there were twelve Annihilation Starship Captains present this time, not counting those from the Immortal Powers who only sent one or two Sixth Rank Captains. Just this point alone is enough to show the scale of the auction, and one can imagine how intense the subsequent bidding will be. As the seats in the auction house filled up, the organizer of this auction, the Chigu Luo family, quickly announced the official start of the auction. The person in charge of this auction was an Ultimate Fearless Ship Captain of the Luo family. With a light wave of his hand, the first item was brought up. Ladies and gentlemen, I am Luo Yuantang, and without further ado, the first auction item is a strand of Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source. Everyone is free to bid, and the auction officially begins now. As a strand of Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source named [Cold Bone Flame] was revealed, the atmosphere in the auction house intensified dramatically. This was precisely the intent of the Chigu Luo family, otherwise, they wouldnt have brought out a strand of Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source equivalent to a Golden Component for auction directly. In the end, this strand of [Cold Bone Flame] was secured by a Sixth Rank Fearless Ship Captain for one drop of Seventh-Order Evil God Blood plus 100 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin. Some captain did bid a Golden Sanctuary Component, but evidently, the Luo family was more interested in that drop of Seventh-Order Evil God Blood. Once the Luo family confirmed this transaction, many captains present had the same thought. It seems the Luo family is ready to go all-in, attempting to achieve an Annihilation Starship breakthrough in the last few years. ... In the top box, Song Yan whispered: If they had this idea, why didnt they make the attempt earlier? Even if they succeed in the upgrade now, its unlikely for that captain to break through the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique. Song Chi shared his opinion on this doubt as well. On the surface, it does seem reasonable, but the Luo familys heritage spans over twenty thousand years, and even they might find it challenging to entirely clear up their internal factions. Based on this point, internal bickering is inevitable. Upon hearing this, Song Yan thought of the Eagle Family and quickly accepted the explanation. After the great territorial expansion war of the Heavenly Disk Galaxy, the Chenxing Principality was elevated to the Chenxing Kingdom with its jurisdiction increased by more than tenfold. Though nearly two-thirds was taken by the Chenxing Clan and the Song Family, several other duchy forces also consumed more than they could handle. However, even in this scenario, the Eagle Family only managed to produce a Fearless Ship Captain a few decades ago, and that under the severe pressure of the Four Great Empires total war declaration. Due to their practically pathological internal friction, several other forces in the Chenxing Kingdom have already overtaken them. With such a living example before him, Song Yan naturally understood the likelihood of Song Chis statement. At this point, Song Chi added: Nonetheless, under the current heavy pressure, this Chigu Luo family has managed to achieve compromise among its factions. If the subsequent upgrade succeeds, it might well signal a renaissance for them. Both Song Wujiang and Song Yan nodded in agreement with this point. If another Annihilation Starship Captain does emerge, then from this moment on, whether actively or passively, the Luo family will only project a unified voice. For a power with a heritage of over twenty thousand years, this would be the best news. After all, given their foundation, if they can achieve uniform command, the energy they can unleash is unimaginable. However, the potential for this might not be substantial, since the other Immortal Clans of the Tianqi Kingdom are not mere bystanders. Ultimately, it will depend on whether these forces agree. As they conversed, the auction was already halfway through, with many items being sold, including Silver Legend Components, Red Upgrade Fire Sources, and Sixth Rank Enslaved Species, among others. In the midst, Song Chi also managed to secure an item, a small amount of Antimatter Source. The [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] did not reach its limit after advancing to Black Quality, as it can still continue to consume Antimatter Source for further evolution. However, the amount of Antimatter Source needed is enormous, and the small amount acquired this time is less than 1/20th of what is required. Next are the final five centerpiece items of this auction, and now for the first one. As the auction neared its end, it finally came time for the final centerpiece items. However, just as the auction house was in a frenzy, the fifth last item only emitted a silver glow. Whats going on? Silver components can serve as the finale? ... Immediately, the entire auction house was in an uproar. Luckily, the Luos Ultimate Fearless Ship Captain spoke out quickly, calming the growing chaos. Everyone, please remain calm. Lets assess the attributes of this component first, shall we? With that, he displayed the attribute panel of the silver component directly. Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor lv0 Quality: Silver Feature: Increase loaded warship hull durability by 110% Feature 2: Increase loaded warship hull armor protection value by 15% Feature 3: Required slot position for loading remains constant at 1 Feature 4: Dark Star Protection Consumption: 30/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: After loading, the warship will bear a Dark Star Halo, which will trigger upon being attacked to autonomously halve the external attack might, lasting for 5 minutes. Buffer: 24 hours ... {Dark Star Protection: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points, links up to a maximum of one thousand ally warships, enhancing the Shield Value of their Energy Shields by 15% and armor protection value on the hull by 15% for 5 minutes, with a cooldown time fixed at 720 hours.} After viewing the attributes of this component, the breathing of all the captains in the auction house intensified. This [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor], though just a silver component, is a bona fide group amplification component. In other words, this component is a silver strategic level component, with value no less than a standard Golden Sanctuary Component. Furthermore, its value will be greatly elevated in the impending civilization warfare. Just as the atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly heated, a magnetic male voice sounded from a box atop the auction house. Has the noble attempted to enhance this component? How many warships can it link after reaching the seventh rank? As soon as these words were spoken, small whispers arose below. Its the [Giant Whale King], the Sun family is also interested in this component! Chapter 1093: 579: The Work of the Song Family Chapter 1093: Chapter 579: The Work of the Song Family [Giant Whale King], to this one, the Torch Ship Captain of the Tianqi Kingdom is all too familiar. [Giant Whale King]s real name is Sun Changjing, and the Sun Clan behind him is one of the several Immortal Clans in the Tianqi Kingdom. The clan follows the Golden Horn Giant Whales legacy and is a prominent existence among the Immortal Clans of the Tianqi Kingdom. Faced with this inquiry, the Luo Clans Ultimate Fearless Captain naturally had to respond. To the Honorable Giant Whale King, this [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor], after being enhanced to level 70, can link up to fifty thousand warships at a time. It boosts both the Energy Shield Shield Value and Warship Armor Protection Value by 50%, with a duration of 40 minutes. Upon hearing his reply, a sigh seemingly inadvertently came from the box above. Fifty thousand, it stands at the bottom among silver strategic-level components, what a pity... The tone seemed offhand, but the true implication was known only to the [Giant Whale King] himself. In the box where the Song Family was located, Song Yan glanced at the side box and then shook his head, saying: It seems the Chigu Luo Family is in a bit of trouble, as the other Immortal Clans of the Tianqi Kingdom have clearly not acknowledged it. Compared to what Song Yan was concerned about, Song Wujiangs eyes were always on that [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor] component below. We wont concern ourselves with these matters. What do you think of this silver strategic-level component? Song Chi: Ancestor, I believe we must acquire it. Our family does not yet have such a collective enhancement component. Since the Chigu Luo Family is willing to auction it, we must secure it. On this, Song Yan had the same view. Such strategic-level components for collective enhancement are extremely rare, and once they appear, powers of all factions will seize them at any cost, leaving no chance for other forces. This time, because the Luo family is going all in, this type of component could be seen in this auction. If they miss this opportunity, who knows how long it will be before they see another. On the auction stage below, the Luo Clans Ultimate Fearless Captain seemed to have completely ignored the [Giant Whale King]s murmuring from above and quickly spoke for himself: Ladies and Gentlemen, this [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor] is a strategic-level component. In about ten years, a civilization war will break out. Having such a component means what for a clan gate, I dont need to say more. Now everyone can offer their prices freely! The Luo Clan elders passionate speech originally anticipated successive bidding. However, the final result was like slapping a few loud slaps on the faces of the Luo clan members standing in various places of the auction. No one dared to bid at the moment. On this, many Torch Ship Captains who, like the three from the Song family, had come from other river systems, were slightly stunned. Is it just one Immortal Clan speaking, and the deterrence is so significant? For these peoples doubts, an experienced captain quickly explained: Youre completely wrong. Although only the Honorable [Giant Whale King] spoke, this actually represents the collective attitude of the other Immortal Clans in the kingdom, otherwise, it wouldnt have such an influence. Just when the Luo family members looked extremely upset, someone finally broke the silence in the auction. Fifty threads of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin. However, this did not bring any joy to the faces of the Chigu Luo family members; instead, their expressions worsened. Although the speaker was no longer the [Giant Whale King], the voice still came from the box where he was located, evidently a junior member of the Sun family speaking. As such, there were still no other captains daring to compete with the bid. Just when the atmosphere in the venue was becoming increasingly bizarre, a voice was heard from the Song familys box. Ancestor, if this continues, what is the meaning of our attendance here at this auction? Are we just here for nothing? This was indeed Song Yans voice, but deliberately, by Song Wujiang, it wasnt isolated by the Law Force Field and instead resonated clearly throughout the auction hall. With this statement, a voice quickly followed. Hahaha, well said, we have traveled from afar, not to watch a play put on by your Tianqi Kingdoms internal affairs. This laughter similarly emerged from one of the twelve boxes at the top, also with a Star-Annihilating Starship personally present. With the two sides agreeing, the atmosphere in the auction hall finally recovered somewhat. Then, the laughter sounded again. The Tuoba Royal Family bids one Gold Energy Shield. Upon hearing this, Song Wujiang quickly followed: One Gold Space Expansion Component. Compared to the same-rank Energy Shield, with the civilization war about to start, logistics and transportation will be paramount for all factions, a Gold Sanctuary Quality Space Expansion Component is slightly more valuable. With the bids of the two, subsequently, many captains began to offer prices, but mostly from those backed by Immortal Powers, whereas ordinary gate forces still dared not make offers. However, as time passed, the Chigu Luo familys side had not spoken. This auction is not the kind where the highest price wins. It also depends on the Luo familys own desires. If there isnt what they want, they can directly pass the bidding. Previously, the Sun family actually had this exact thought, to prevent the Luo family from obtaining more additional upgrading resources, thereby causing this upgrade to fail, rather than forcibly buying the [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor] with fifty threads of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, which would be too extravagant otherwise. Upon seeing the Luo family having the intention to pass the auction, Song Wujiangs voice rang out again from the Song family box. One Sixth-Order [Time Realm Fruit]! As soon as he uttered these words, a gleam of light appeared in the eyes of the Luo familys Ultimate Fearless Captain on the auction stage, and he quickly said: Deal, this [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor] is now acquired by His Majesty the [King of Dinghai]! Phew! You could see that all members of the Luo family present let out a sigh of relief. At the same time, Song Chi and Song Yan, seated high in a box, also quickly heard the noisy discussions from below. Time Realm Fruit? If I remember correctly, this is a special resource that grants a warship a second chance at upgrade, right? Yes, with this Sixth-Order [Time Realm Fruit], the previous entry-level Seventh-Order Evil God Blood, plus the Luo family themselves gathering the special resource formula required for the Fearless Ship to upgrade to the Star-Annihilating Starship, and bathing in high-rank alien blood, the Luo familys success rate in breaking through to the Star-Annihilating Starship doesnt seem low this time. No, you missed one point, theres also the law comprehensions support. ... In the box, Song Chi showed a trace of confusion in his eyes, yet with the ancestor just beside him, he was not embarrassed to ask directly: Ancestor, how does self-comprehended law enhance the breakthrough to the Star-Annihilating Starship? I recall that previously Ancestor didnt seem to receive any enhancement in the success rate from this aspect! He had heard of this saying before, but seemingly, when [Dinghai Dragon Steed] was upgrading last time, it did not touch on this point, so he really wasnt clear about it. Song Wujiang shook his head and explained: The Torch Ship Captains self-comprehended laws can indeed increase the success rate of breaking through to the Star-Annihilating Starship, but it has a major limitation, which is the comprehension degree of the law must exceed 90%. If before the flagship breaks through to the Star-Annihilating Starship, one can elevate the law comprehension degree to above 90%, for ordinary laws like metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, each 1% increase above 90% can raise the corresponding upgrade success rate. Whereas for the Supreme Laws of Time and Space, each 1% increase can boost the upgrade success rate by 2%. I had a short duration of stabilization at the Sixth Rank, and my spatial law comprehension degree was only 85% when breaking through to the Star-Annihilating Starship, thus it hadnt reached the enhancement threshold! Upon hearing this, Song Chi suddenly understood. In this way, once his spatial law reaches 91% in the future, then the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong would gain a 2% increase in the upgrade success rate to the Star-Annihilating Starship, and if its 92%, it would be a 4% increase. Thinking about this, Song Chi suddenly thought of another point. Ancestor, what if a captain comprehends both laws? If both laws are comprehended and both law comprehension degrees exceed 90%, can the success rates of the two be stacked? Of course! With this confirmation, Song Chis interest in law comprehension heightened considerably. Over these decades, with the support of a colorful upper-level component, [Time Chess Board], alongside multiple enhancements such as the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Starry Sky Throne, and Enlightenment Meditation MatFake, his spatial law has already reached 74%, and the law of light is even close to 80%. Subsequently, coupled with the Space Divine Crystal that can be produced from the [Cultivation Secret Realm], the possibility of pushing both laws to above 90% before the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiongs breakthrough to the Star-Annihilating Starship is indeed not small. While his mind was racing, the auction continued as usual. Besides the [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor] component, the four subsequent centerpiece auction items were all extremely rare objects. Among them included a golden sanctuary quality component. The grand finale auction item was precisely Song Wujiangs aim this time. Time CrownFake lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Time Resistance +1000 Feature 2: Time CrownSecondary Time Stop Feature 3: Enlightenment increase by 140% when loading the warships internal comprehension of the Time Law Feature 4: Time CrownSecondary Time Reverse Feature 5: Cooldown reduction of all components on the warship +20% Consumption: 100/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: When the warship is attacked by external time energy, automatically weakens its might by 20%. No need for charge or buffer Upgrade Requirement: 100 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 drop of Time Marrow Fluid Note: This components installation requires 5 slots {Time CrownSecondary Time Stop: Consumes 80,000 Spectral Energy Points to make a designated target enter a time stop state, duration 2s, cooldown time 720 hours.} {Time CrownSecondary Time Reverse: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points to make a small area outside a designated warship enter a time reverse state, currently can reverse up to 2s, with a constant cooldown of 1 year.} As for this component, Song Wujiang was determined to acquire it; however, after its auction officially began, he didnt rush to bid. Chapter 1094: 580: Success and Choices Chapter 1094: Chapter 580: Success and Choices Golden Air Patrol Radar, plus 300 strands of Seventh-Order Floating Land Origin. One drop of Seventh-Order Starry Sky Giant Beast Source Blood, plus 50 pieces of Dominant True Spirit. ... Amidst the rising and falling bids, eleven out of the twelve private rooms at the top of the auction house hosting Annihilation Starship Captains successively placed their bids. Clearly, compared to the lower grade silver strategic component earlier, this [Time CrownFake] component holds more appeal. It makes sense, as per the Chigu Luo Familys description, after this [Time CrownFake] component is enhanced to Level 80, it can provide a universal cooldown reduction of up to 60%. This way, it would significantly reduce the buffer time of those strategic components, further accompanied by two impressive time-related features inherent to the component, making its cost-effectiveness clearly higher. However, so far, none of the current bids have caught the Luo familys interest. In the Song Familys private room, Song Wujiangs eyes flickered, somewhat undecided on the subsequent bidding. Due to the previous acquisition of [Starry Skys Intestine], he now possesses two components of the same rank to trade. [Extreme Desolation Corrosion Cannon] and [Spirit Serpent Space Ring] Neither the Star-Annihilating Cannon nor the space expansion components are evidently what the Song Family currently needs. Because the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] and the Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship each already possess a Golden Star Annihilator Cannon, and Song Chis inherent ability to freely travel back and forth the Dragon Spine Continent ensures the family wont have to worry about logistics issues in the upcoming Civilization Battlefield. After pondering for a long while, he displayed the attributes panel of the two components and straightforwardly stated: [Extreme Desolation Corrosion Cannon] and [Spirit Serpent Space Ring], choose either one, plus 400 strands of Seventh-Order Floating Land Origin. After placing his bid, Song Wujiang quietly waited. In fact, the three of the Song Family were quite tense, compared to several other families, their bid only seemed moderate. But there was no helping it, the Song Family cannot compare with those immortal clans that have been passed down for thousands of years. Not to mention being able to present 50 pieces of Dominant True Spirit for bidding at once, even for five thousand years of 50 True Spirit subsidies from the Divine Dynasty, the newly promoted Annihilation Starship Captain Song Wujiang had to risk heading to the [Torch Ancestral Court] for filing registration, merely to strengthen a few components as much as possible before the civilization war starts. Just then, a voice once again emerged from a private room that had already placed a bid. Golden Energy Shield, Golden Warship Armor, Golden Air Patrol Radar, you can choose one, plus 100 pieces of Seventh-Order Dominant True Spirit. Upon hearing this, not only Song Familys three members but all other bidders in the auction house sighed in understanding that further bidding was unnecessary. Isnt that the private room where the Liang Family Royal Family is located, indeed a royal family with over forty thousand years of heritage, what a grand offer! Lets leave it, since the Liang Family has already made a move, lets not add to the commotion. With three Annihilation Starships, they might directly ascend to become an immortal giant after this civilization war, leading our Tianqi into the ranks of a dynasty. ... In each private room, discussion reverberated, yet there was a mutual understanding among all, deciding not to continue bidding. In respect of the most profound royal family in the Five Disks River System Group, each party opted to give this courtesy. Seeing no one continuing to bid, the Luo Familys Ultimate Dreadnought Captain on the auction stage below spoke out again. As his voice gradually emerged, the auction house fell silent, and the atmosphere became eerie once more. Honored guests, unfortunately, the current bids do not meet the needs of our Luo family, therefore I declare, the result for this final auction item is, unsold! An unsold item is not something unheard of, and it has happened quite frequently, ordinarily it would be nothing noteworthy, however, the problem arises from the preceding bids. Three components of the same rank golden type to choose from, plus 100 pieces of Dominant True Spirit, this offer definitely exceeds the normal value of a single golden universal cooldown reduction component, especially when its a bid from the Liang Family Royal Family. Therefore, people have to think deeply. Is the Chigu Luo Family expressing dissatisfaction with Liang Family in such a manner? This is a thought shared by most captains at the moment. Though outsiders continue to speculate, the details of the situation are known only to the core members of the Luo family itself. As the personnel in the auction house successively left, in a medium-sized stone chamber deep beneath the auction venue, several Battleship Captains and Dreadnought Captains stood. Ancestor, by openly disrespecting the Liang Family like this, will it not incite stronger retaliation from them later? You are too naive; do you think conforming to them will allow us to attempt advancement? More than twenty thousand years, and you still havent seen through their facade? The moment Sun Familys Giant Whale King spoke, it already represented their attitude. Rather than continue catering, its better to retain this [Time CrownFake] component for our Luo family to exert its true effect! Ancestor, do you have a contingency plan? Sigh, lets see, whether it can be achieved depends on that individuals attitude. ... Chigu Auction, backstage. Led by a Battleship Captain from the Luo family, the three members of the Song Family arrived at the backstage, ready to exchange the prior [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor] component. However, upon entering the backstage, Song Chi and the other two immediately sensed something irregular. [King of Dinghai], many ancestors from our Luo family wish to discuss a transaction with you, please follow us. Chapter 1095: 580 : Success and Choice_2 Chapter 1095: 580 Chapter: Success and Choice_2 As the battleship captain moved, the ground behind the stage suddenly trembled and then revealed a passage leading directly underground. Having successfully acquired the [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor] component, Song Wujiang did not refuse and, together with Song Chi, quickly disappeared into the passage. The situation with the Luo family is already quite clear; they want to make a last-ditch effort at any cost, but it is evident that the other Immortal Clans of the Tianqi Kingdom will not allow it. Because of this, Song Wujiang was somewhat curious. Curious about how a drowning man would save himself. Traveling all the way through, the group finally entered an underground stone chamber. This stone chamber was not large, but it was currently gathering several Fearless Captains from the Luo family. Song Chi did not rush to observe the people of the Luo family; instead, he first scanned the surroundings of the stone chamber. Golden concealment objects, a large combined illusion space, a large controllable nuclear fusion reactor... Evidently, the Chigu Luo family arranged various concealment methods in this stone chamber. While Song Chi was examining the surroundings, several Fearless Captains from the Luo family, who had been waiting here, spoke in unison. My lord, please give our Luo family a push. Regardless of whether we succeed in the end or not, our Luo family will always remember your grace... Without needing Song Wujiang to respond, the Luo family members continued: As long as you are willing, this [Time CrownFake] will be given to you unconditionally. Moreover, if we succeed in our advancement, our Luo family is willing to sign an offensive and defensive alliance contract with the Dragon Spine Song Family behind you in the ensuing civilization war. Once everything was said, the people of the Luo family did not continue to speak, but instead, they looked at Song Wujiang with hopeful gazes. Song Wujiang did not speak; his gaze was deep, and though it was impossible to tell what he was thinking, the people of the Luo family knew he was weighing the pros and cons. Regarding this, the people of the Luo family waited quietly, their respectful demeanor never fading. They had a considerable understanding of the Dragon Spine Song Family, aware of the current situation at the Song Family. In the premise of possibly making enemies with the seven Immortal Clans of the Tianqi Kingdom, they naturally had to think carefully. However, they were quite confident about this point because the Song Family had just ascended to the Immortal Clan and had a very strained relationship with the Chenxing Royal Family. Therefore, in the upcoming civilization war, the Song Family needed a stable and reliable ally, and should the Luo family succeed, they would be the best choice. Despite not having an Annihilation Starship Captain yet, once one appears, with more than twenty thousand years of accumulated foundation, they would immediately become a powerful and reliable ally. Seeing that the ancestor had not spoken yet, Song Chi timely volunteered: Respected elders, I have a question. With only over ten years left before the civilization war begins, even if you successfully advance afterward, do you really believe that a Star-Annihilating Starship controlled by a Seventh-tier Captain without a True Spiritual State Heart can exert enough deterrence on the future civilization battlefield? He worded this very tactfully; the plain meaning was simpler. A half-baked Star-Annihilating Starship is not qualified to ally with the Song Family. However, the Luo family seemed to know this question would come, and their reply was swift. Young Song, we have already prepared for this... But when it came to this, the voice paused, appearing somewhat troubled. Finally, after signing a golden confidentiality agreement with the three from the Song Family, they spoke again. The Luo familys Fearless Captain projected a light curtain using a special communication bracelet. The image on the light curtain depicted a fluorescent spiritual object. Is this...[Stand-Alone Spirit Fruit]? Seeing that Song Chi recognized the spiritual objects origin, the faces of the Luo family members turned an even deeper purple. Yes, it is the [Stand-Alone Spirit Fruit]. This spirit fruit was accidently obtained by an ancestor of our Luo family a thousand years ago. As long as the warship can successfully advance, the captain can immediately use this fruit to achieve the Seventh-Order Guiding Technique. To this, Song Chi nodded without refuting. The [Stand-Alone Spirit Fruit], as its name implies, is a type of super starry sea spiritual object that, once consumed, allows one to immediately achieve the seventh-tier life form of Starry Sea. Although using such a spirit fruit would mean no further advancement in the future, at the cost of ones entire potential. However, even so, its terrifying value is not diminished at all. The seventh rank, thats the Starry Sea seventh-tier life form. Once at this level, one can easily live over a hundred thousand years, something countless living beings dream of. After Song Chi, Song Yan also slowly spoke: What exactly is needed in the push you previously mentioned? Our Luo family sealed a Dominator Creature thousands of years ago, but it did not suffer severe injuries and requires the King of Dinghai to help us heavily damage it. Additionally, during the subsequent decade, we need you to personally guard our Chigu Continent! The demands of the Luo family are not excessive, all within an acceptable range. However, there is still a matter of conflict. Song Yan continued: But we need to visit the Immortal Qin Dynasty first, and the exact time is still unknown. Upon hearing this, the Luo family members exchanged glances, communicating with their eyes for a long while, before finally speaking: Two years, with the foundation of our Luo family, it is not difficult to withstand the pressure from the other families of the kingdom for two years, as long as you can return within two years, then it will be fine. ... As Song Chi and Song Yan inquired about these issues one after another, Song Wujiang finally spoke with relief: In that case, it can be attempted, but everything must be signed with detailed cooperation agreements! Though only two sentences, they were more valuable than anything for the Luo family members. As for why Song Wujiang ultimately made this decision, the reason is actually simple. Although the Song Family is new to the Immortal Clan, it owns a Star-Annihilating Starship, a Tri-Eyed Royal Dominator Flagship, including a Dominator Level Starry Sky Dragon Shark, and with such power, even if the plans of the Luo family fail subsequently, they would not fear the secret suppression from the Tianqi Kingdom. Unless the other party truly wished to directly confront the Song Family under the eyes of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, but that would clearly be impossible. Naturally, I represent tens of billions of people in the Luo family, thanking [King of Dinghai] for his great kindness, no matter the success or failure thereafter, my Luo family will remember it in our hearts! After this, both sides signed a detailed collaboration and confidentiality agreement each. The Song Family naturally used the [Flame Contract], while the Luo familys foundation was equally astonishing, bringing out a golden confidentiality agreement component, which was successfully handed over to Song Wujiang after both sides signed it. Well then, my lord, the Luo family awaits your return in two years to support us. ... Outside the Golden Disk Floating Land, a Fearless Ship over a hundred thousand meters long sailed into the distant Stargate Base Station. Halt, by order of the Tianqi royal family, the river system is under alien invasion, all passing warships must verify identity. Soon, the Fearless Ship displayed its warship name. [Shanxi Taibai], from outside the Five Disks River System Group? Okay, go ahead! Three days later, with a series of violent spatial fluctuations, tens of thousands of warships were teleported to the Flying Leopard River System outside the Five Disks River System Group. Flying Leopard River System, Ao Ke Dynasty. Exited the Stargate Base Station, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, disguised as [Shanxi Taibai] through the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon], swiftly flew out. After a jump, when tens of thousands of light-years away from the Ao Ke Dynastys capital Floating Land, Song Wujiang and Song Yan were released from the [Dimension Space Stone]. Ancestor, you were right, those few families from the Tianqi Kingdom indeed caused trouble in the teleportation, trying to prevent us from normal Stargate teleportation. Briefly discussing the matter, the three turned their attention back to the Ao Ke Dynasty. The Ao Ke Dynasty is our final transit before reaching the Immortal Qin Dynasty territory. But I just asked, to pass through the Ao Ke Dynastys Stargate to reach the Immortal Qin Dynasty, we must wait until six months later... Upon hearing Song Chis words, Song Wujiang said: Little Pool, isnt there a component on your flagship that can jump millions of light-years in one go? Use this component directly, six months, we cant waste so much time here. Okay, ancestor. ... After a dozen minutes, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, in a micro neutron star state, entered the jumping channel ahead completely. As the spatial fluctuations dissipated, the starry sky returned to its usual silence, as if no warship had ever appeared before. Meanwhile, millions of light-years away in the Immortal Qin Dynastys territory, a violent collision erupted suddenly on a piece of Starry Sea Floating Land. PS: One chapter for today. Chapter 1096 - 581: Level 9 Starry Sea Floating Land [Immortal Qin Continent] "Damn, luckily I activated the Neutron Star Fission ahead of time..." Feeling the massive tremor beneath his feet, a phrase from his previous life slipped out as Song Chi could imagine the fierce explosion happening outside. "Did we crash into a Floating Land?" From the radar display on one side, Song Chi realized that the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had collided head-on with a Starry Sea Floating Land. However, due to the radar''s detection range limits, he wasn''t aware of the rank of this Floating Land. Of course, one thing was certain, the Floating Land undoubtedly had an owner. The Immortal Qin Dynasty''s territories stretch nearly two hundred million light-years, but after tens of thousands of years of development, there couldn''t possibly be anonymous Floating Lands. The only good news was, this Floating Land was not life-type but a resource-type, and no personnel injuries occurred. Without much thought, he carefully piloted the micro neutron star form of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong upwards. Just after ascending tens of thousands of meters, several roaring sounds came from multiple directions, and the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, now in regular battlefield mode, was quickly surrounded by several warships. Through the holographic exterior view, Song Chi saw that the surrounding warships were all Cruisers and Zhulu Warships, posing no threat to the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong. However, judging by their stance, the background was evidently not simple, otherwise, they wouldn''t have so fearlessly surrounded it despite seeing the ship''s impressive captain. "Sir, this place is under the jurisdiction of Xian Qin East Li Palace''s ''Land-74'' Sixth Level Resource Floating Land, you have damaged properties under East Li Palace. Please withdraw your warship for our investigation!" Upon hearing the voice, Song Chi''s eyes flashed in the Battleship Main Control Room. Having known about traveling to the Immortal Qin Dynasty, he had already gathered some basic information on it, and East Li Palace was one of them. East Li Palace of Immortal Qin was granted its title one hundred thousand years ago, with the first East Li King reportedly ascending to Galaxy Captain tens of thousands of years ago, truly a force of Immortal Giant. Realizing he crashed into one of their Sixth Level Resource Floating Lands made Song Chi somewhat troubled. Nevertheless, he didn''t want to escalate the issue, but he also didn''t summon back the warship as requested, instead, he gently explained externally: "Sorry, this was a mistake during the Jump process, absolutely no intent against East Li Palace. I personally am willing to compensate, you can state a price for the damage caused." Hearing his courteous tone, the Torch Warships belonging to East Li Palace did not continue to insist on recalling the warship, for it was indeed a Fearless Ship with a captain length of sixteen thousand meters, implying complex origins. However, with the backing of East Li Palace, their confidence and long-cultivated perspective did not truly intimidate them, and after a brief discussion, they proposed a staggering compensation amount. "10000 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin?" Upon hearing this amount, Song Chi laughed. The collision indeed caused some damage, but firstly, there were no casualties, secondly, no damage to veins and minerals, and thirdly, no paralysis in mining bases. Given this, not to mention 10000 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, even 1000 strands was an exorbitant demand. Song Chi didn''t bother to argue with them, directly handing over 300 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin from within the warship, which he considered a reasonable amount. Although the Synthesis Platform in Ruins Market helped him maintain a substantial stock of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, it didn''t mean he would willingly be taken for a fat sheep. Leaving behind 300 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin, Song Chi hesitated no longer. The warship''s engine roared, speeding away from the Floating Land. "Cease your actions, or I will issue an Immortal Qin Dynasty arrest warrant against you on behalf of East Li Palace!" Regarding this, Song Chi turned a deaf ear, and Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong swiftly soared towards the sky. An arrest warrant? It wouldn''t scare him, as the name displayed by Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong had already been changed again. [Zhejiang Shaoxing] If you want to issue an arrest warrant, feel free to try. However, there was a small episode during mid-flight, as Song Chi was about to leave the Sixth Level Resource Floating Land, he saw a Battleship Flash Escape below, employing special control component abilities to prevent his departure. Yet before the reinforced Level 80 golden [Blood Battle Stele], it was like a stone sinking into the ocean, receiving no response. Successfully detaching from the Sixth Level Floating Land, Song Chi activated the [Red Vault Jump Device], thoroughly evading further pursuit. Three days later, [Dinghai Dragon Steed], [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], and [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea] successfully purchased a detailed map of the Immortal Qin Dynasty on an official Floating Land of Immortal Qin. ... "According to this star chart, the distance from [Torch Ancestral Court] to East Li River System spans several tens of River Systems. If we slowly teleport through each, the travel time alone would take nearly ten years." In the warship''s magnetic wave communication group chat, the three began discussing subsequent travel plans. There was no other way; the Immortal Qin Dynasty''s territory was vast, with nearly two hundred River Systems under its jurisdiction. The Torch Ancestral Court, as one of the four supreme divine courts of Torch Human Civilization, naturally situated within the most central [Xian Qin River System]. On reaching this part, their eyes tacitly shifted to a River System marked on the star chart. Chapter 1097: 581: Level 9 Starry Sea Floating Land [Immortal Qin Continent]_2 Chapter 1097: Chapter 581: Level 9 Starry Sea Floating Land [Immortal Qin Continent]_2 [Eastern Rivers System] Lets go to this [Eastern Rivers System], which is the center of dozens of river systems in the eastern Xian Qin, and has a direct link to the [Xian Qin River System] via the dark energy long-distance transmission platform. Of course, the most crucial thing is that this [Eastern Border River System] already has a direct transmission service to the [Eastern Rivers System]! With this point confirmed, Song Chi and his companions had no further hesitation, and the three warships headed straight for the Eastern Border central star gate transmission base station. ... Eastern Border River System, surrounding the Eastern Border Floating Land in the starry sky. Eastern Border central star gate transmission base station entrance. Halt! Routine inspection, please cooperate with the Eastern Border Royal Courts work! Regarding this routine inspection, Song Chi wasnt aware of whether it was customary or triggered by the previous incident, but regardless, he didnt mind. Because he is now the captain of the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] Fearless Ship. After a round of checks, the three warships were unsurprisingly allowed to pass. They were quite lucky this time; having just entered the star gate transmission base station and purchasing a transmission ticket, they were told the transmission time was tomorrow, with no delay at all. The next day, the three warships swept out from the Eastern Rivers star gate transmission base station. Before setting off to the dark energy long-distance transmission platform directly connected to the [Xian Qin River System], Song Chi and his companions gaze was caught by the boundless super Floating Land below. This Floating Land is called [Eastern Rivers Floating Land], although it belongs to the category of eighth-level life-form Star Sea Floating Lands like the [Eastern Border Floating Land], it is far more awe-inspiring than the [Eastern Border Floating Land], which has just entered the eighth-level Floating Land for barely ten thousand years. It is said that when the Immortal Qin Dynasty first developed this Eastern Rivers System, the [Eastern Rivers Floating Land] naturally was already an eighth-level Floating Land. Nearly twenty thousand years have passed since then, and with the full cultivation efforts of the Eastern Torch Royal Court, it has long reached the peak of an eighth-level Floating Land, with a diameter nearing five hundred thousand light-years. Five hundred thousand light-years, what does that mean? It alone occupies a small half of the river system. Staring at this majestic Floating Land, Song Yans voice rang out in the communications group chat. A peak eighth-level Floating Land, I wonder if using it to drive our familys [Dragon Whale Hall] can activate all of its might? Upon hearing his self-talk, Song Chi was also somewhat intrigued and replied: A peak eighth-level Floating Land, with the vastness of one Floating Land, the energy it can drive wouldnt be weaker than a ninth-level lifeform in the Star Sea, so its certainly possible to activate the full might of [Dragon Whale Hall]. After saying this, he paused for a moment and then continued: Of course, Im only talking about the current black supreme quality [Dragon Whale Hall]. If it were the colorful mythical quality [Dragon Whale Hall], after undergoing three repairs, it probably wouldnt be sufficient... His tone carried uncertainty, as the greatness of ninth-tier, eighth-level entities still felt quite distant to them. Slowly withdrawing their gaze from the gigantic Floating Land below, the brief awe passed, and the three continued towards their goal. According to some information they had previously gathered, the dark energy long-distance transmission platform leading to the [Xian Qin River System] is located in the outer sky of the Floating Lands center, several tens of thousands of light-years away from their current location. But thats not too bad, as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong and the other two warships are equipped with a silver quality Jump Device, and after a few jumps, they should arrive. The next day, strong spatial fluctuations were again transmitted from the starry sky outside [Eastern Rivers Floating Land], and three warships emerged one after another from the jump passage. This... Staring straight ahead, Song Yan remained silent for a long time. The reaction from Song Chi in Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was somewhat better, but the shock was still overwhelming. In their previous imagination, they only thought this [dark energy long-distance transmission platform] would not look much different from a star gate transmission base station, but now seeing it, they were indeed shocked. What appeared before them was not a typical base station but a mechanical city with a staggering size. The entire body was made with super alloy, enveloped in a dark energy shield with extremely high energy levels, and the steel walls were filled with various large-caliber Ash Type III dark energy annihilation cannons. At the top of this mechanical city, there was even an oversized interstellar ground-based Truth Cannon with a diameter exceeding ten thousand kilometers. Its sheer size made the Star-Annihilating Starship look like an insignificant toy. While Song Chi and the others were stunned, Song Wujiangs voice rang out in the communications group chat. From what I know, this is a Titan I Starry Sky Mechanical Fortress developed by the Xian Qin Heavy Industry Group over tens of thousands of years. It possesses eighth-order energy level defense and firepower, and the fortress top interstellar ground-based Truth Cannon, once fully charged, can ignite a ninth-tier Truth Light. Listening to the ancestors explanation, the personnel inside the mechanical fortress successfully verified the identities of the three warships, and soon, the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong] and the other two warships drove into the mechanical fortress. Compared to the crowded distant star gate transmission bases, the interior of this Starry Sky Mechanical Fortress felt particularly deserted. But Song Chi and the others could understand this, because they had just learned that to travel through the [dark energy long-distance transmission platform] to the [Xian Qin River System], every Torch Warship needed to pay 100 strands of seventh-order Floating Land Origin. Such a high price, who wouldnt shy away? But compared to a metal universal cooldown reduction component, this seemed worthwhile, so they didnt leave. Half a month later, the fortress gathered a hundred captains needing transmission, which was the minimum for every activation of the [dark energy long-distance transmission platform]. [Dinghai Dragon Steed] Star-Annihilating Warship, are you sure you want to proceed with the transmission? Sure! Then please pay the transmission fee of 100 strands of seventh-order Floating Land Origin! ... In the center area inside the mechanical fortress, a black stone platform over one hundred thousand kilometers in diameter saw over a hundred warships quietly docked. As the fortress staff officially activated the platforms transmission function, three large dark energy reactors began to work at overload below the fortress. As time passed, more and more dark energy gathered within the black stone platform, and when the accumulated dark energy exceeded a limit, violent spatial fluctuations began to emerge from the platform. The next second, a dark energy light column with a diameter of one hundred thousand kilometers soared into the sky, shooting towards the distant dark starry sky through the top of the mechanical fortress. Simultaneously, the hundred Torch Warships inside the fortress began to dematerialize, and eventually, they disappeared inside the mechanical fortress, transported millions of light-years away to the core star domain of the Immortal Qin Dynasty. Immortal Qin Dynasty, Xian Qin River System, Immortal Qin Continent. Rather than saying the Xian Qin River System is the center of the entire Immortal Qin Dynasty, its more accurate to say the Immortal Qin Ancestor Land is the center, because the so-called Xian Qin River System actually contains only one Floating Land, with no other objects. Thats right, Immortal Qin Continent, this life-form Floating Land, already reaching the pinnacle of level nine, with a diameter exceeding three million light-years, occupying an entire river system. The Immortal Qin Continent, as the ancestor land for the Immortal Qin Dynasty, initially was just a peak eighth-level life-form Floating Land. More than twenty thousand years ago, it was controlled by an advanced civilization called the Ghost Eyes Clan. But at that time, the Shenxia Dynasty had already been established for tens of thousands of years, actively expanding, and eventually, ancestors from the Ying Clan fought through thorns and and defeated the Ghost Eyes Clan civilization, establishing it as the ancestor land of the Ying Clan. Now, more than twenty thousand years later, with the full cultivation efforts of the Ying Clan from the Royal Court of Heavenly Pillars, this Floating Land has reached the present state. Chapter 1098: 582: [Torch Ancestral Court] Chapter 1098: Chapter 582: [Torch Ancestral Court] To be honest, Song Chi and Song Yan have experienced quite emotional fluctuations recently. First, they witnessed the Eighth Level Floating Land of the Eastern Departure Floating Land, and then the Level 8 Peak Eastern Frontier Floating Land. Just as they were settling down, the almost Level 9 Peak Immortal Qin Continent appeared. However, this also has a benefit, at least it made them realize that their own foundation is still far from sufficient. Compared to those truly superpowers in the Shattered Starry Sea, the Dragon Spine Continent, which has just entered the Seventh Level Floating Land, is not worth mentioning. This has stabilized their somewhat drifting hearts recently. Of course, you cant blame them for that. After all, over the past ten years, they first obtained two strands of Golden Upgrading Fire Source, two Black Supreme Parts, and multiple Golden Components from the relics of the Flame God Clan Civilization. This time, through some cheating-like operations within the Intestine of the Starry Sky, they harvested two Black Supreme Oddities, multiple Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddities, including the Time CrownFake component that Chigu Luo Family handed over automatically. All of these indicate that the Song Family has had a really smooth time recently, inevitably causing some complacency. Now, witnessing the splendor of the super Floating Lands of the Starry Sea consecutively has indeed cooled down their restless hearts, which is a good thing. After emerging from the teleport station, the three Song family members were still immersed in the shock of the Immortal Qin Continent when two Fearless Ships from the Immortal Qin Dragon Forbidden Fleet, which was stationed outside the continent, approached them. Faced with the renowned Immortal Qin Royal Fleet, even though they were just two very ordinary Fearless Ships within the fleet, Song Chi and the others cooperated fully. After all, this is not some Sixth Level Resource Floating Land under the Eastern Departure Principality but the Ancestral Land of the Immortal Qin Divine Dynasty, one of the Four Great Empires of Torch Humanity. The Immortal Qin Dragon Forbidden Fleet is a famous ace fleet of the Immortal Qin Divine Dynasty. Though the fleet scale is only a hundred thousand ships, the weakest member is the Lu Ship, and the highest commander of the fleet is a powerful Galaxy Captain from the Immortal Qin Royal Family, rumored to have once faced a Ninth Rank Eight-Armed Snake Demon Emperor from the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization and suffered minimal casualties. Are you members from the Chenxing KingdomDragon Spine Song Family, applying to go to the Ancestral Torch? Yes! After receiving confirmation from the Song Family, two Fearless Ships from the Dragon Forbidden Fleet began leading the three warships downward. Throughout the descent, patrolling Star-Annihilating Starships could be seen in the high sky from time to time. This is the Ancestral Land of the Immortal Qin Divine Dynasty, where millions of Torch Warships come and go daily. Maintaining order here is naturally no easy task. Song Chi even speculated that there might be some Galaxy Ships stationed in secret. ... As they traveled, Song Chi and Song Yan kept examining everything on this Level 9 Floating Land. Unfortunately, they were not allowed to fly freely over this Floating Land. If discovered, they could likely be shot down by the patrolling Star-Annihilating Starships. There was no other way; with countless warships arriving and leaving the Immortal Qin Continent daily, if everyone flew recklessly, it would have been chaotic long ago. The Ancestral Torch is located near the center of the Immortal Qin Continent, within the Immortal Qin Dragon Court City. From the moment they saw the outline of the Immortal Qin Dragon Court City from afar, the first thought in Song Chis mind was of the Holy Light City on the Red Star Superdimensional Continent, because before this, the city built by the Eight Rank Peak Angel King was the most majestic city he had seen in over four hundred years. Nevertheless, when the two cities are compared, the Holy Light City is instantly outclassed. The conditions for entering this Immortal Qin Dragon Court City are extremely stringent; reportedly, besides the progeny of the Immortal Qin Royal Family, individuals from other forces need significant backing to enter this city, which resembles a city of divine beings, and even then, the entry fee is exorbitantly high. Fortunately, with members of the Dragon Forbidden Fleet leading them, the Song family trio entered the city with ease. Ignoring the curious look on Song Yans face, the two captains of the Dragon Forbidden Fleet led the three directly to the location of the Ancestral Torch within the city. Given the status of the Ancestral Torch, it is located in the citys center, and most striking are the two Domination Level Great Angels with twelve wings standing outside the Ancestral Court gate. To outsiders, these Great Angels, seen as holy, mysterious, and powerful Dominators, are merely gatekeepers for the Ancestral Torch, which alone speaks volumes about the Ancestral Torchs status. The two members of the Dragon Forbidden Fleet did not linger after sending the three into the hall of the Ancestral Court; they turned and left. Before leaving, they reminded them: Lord King of Dinghai, once you complete the certification at the Ancestral Court, please ensure to leave the Immortal Qin Continent within a day. You have entered under special circumstances this time, and do not have the permission to stay. In the future, only through application can you officially stay on the Immortal Qin Continent! ... The certification process at the Ancestral Torch was much simpler than expected; the three waited for less than half an hour before their ancestor was called into the inner hall, and then came out in just less than two minutes. Ancestor, is it done? Facing their doubt, Song Wujiang patiently explained. The certification of the Ancestral Torch is essentially placing an official tag on your personal Torch Network account, and also granting some special permissions belonging to the Annihilation Starship Captain. Permissions? Upon hearing these two words, the two of them were instantly intrigued. Ancestor, could you be more specific? Its very simple, personal confidentiality permissions have been further increased, the coverage of the Torch LAN has expanded, and the Annihilation Starship Captain can directly contact the Torch Ancestral Court through the Torch LAN, etc. After that, Song Wujiang explained in more detail. The point about personal confidentiality permissions goes without saying. Upon reaching the level of an Annihilation Starship Captain, the Torch Bureau at the kingdom level no longer has the authority to access the captains various data, chat records, etc.; only the Empires Torch Ancestral Court has this authority. As for the Annihilation Starship Captains Torch LAN coverage, it has expanded to an entire river system, meaning that as long as one is within the same river system and has received official certification, they can freely communicate. Finally, the fact that Annihilation Starship Captains can directly contact the Torch Ancestral Court they belong to mainly serves for the safety of civilization. At the level of the Annihilation Starship Captain, theyve already entered the ranks of the top combat power of the Torch Human Civilization. If such an existence discovers any anomaly, its often of disaster-level. Under such circumstances, directly contacting the Torch Ancestral Court ensures the maximum capability of response from the court, which is crucial to the safety and survival of the entire Torch Human Civilization. ... Ancestor, since we can stay for a day, why dont we take a stroll in this [Xianqin Dragon Court City]? Alright! Song Yans suggestion was immediately endorsed by both Song Wujiang and Song Chi. After all, it is the ancestral land of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, and this [Xianqin Dragon Court City] is the core area of the Immortal Qin Floating Land. Any shop set up in such a place must have an unimaginably powerful background, which means there are bound to be many excellent items in this city beyond ones imagination. The three agreed to meet at the city gate after a few hours, then went their separate ways. In a corner on the central street, Song Chi slowly sat there. He appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was experiencing a significant upheaval. He was hesitating whether to try setting a spatial anchor point in this [Xianqin Dragon Court City]. The transactional volume in [Xianqin Dragon Court City] was evident to him; if he could place a spatial anchor point here, then using it in conjunction with the Zhu Tian Ruins Market could bring endless benefits. However, after much consideration, he eventually shook his head and dismissed the idea. It wasnt that he didnt want to, nor that he didnt trust the Ruins Markets standing. He didnt trust himself. This is one of the most core areas of the entire Torch Human Civilization, undergoing unimaginable levels of scrutiny. Even if the Ruins Market could manage it, once outside, hes just a Sixth Rank Captain. There are far too many who could contain him in [Xianqin Dragon Court City]. Moreover, even with the Ruins Markets assistance in entering and exiting [Xianqin Dragon Court City] freely and evading the Ying Clans various supervisions, he himself had no identity in this city. Without identity, he couldnt lease a shop, and without his own shop, how could he sell the resources gained from trade in the Ruins Market? If it were merely for buying goods, then it wasnt worth it; the risk was too great for Song Chi to bear. Based on his understanding of the Ying Clan Royal Family, there must be Colorful Mythical Quality monitoring oddities in [Xianqin Dragon Court City], otherwise, this vast city of over hundreds of millions of humans couldnt possibly maintain absolute order for tens of thousands of years. Understand that this is a massive city that encompasses hundreds of millions of humans. Since he had already abandoned the idea of setting a spatial anchor point in the city, Song Chi didnt dwell on it any further. He wandered around the city, looking for things he needed. Soon, he stopped in front of a [Jin Kings Trading Building]. Excuse me, how much is the Neutron Star Remains? Song Chi softly asked the maid beside him. This maid looked delicate, but Song Chi sensed Third Rank Guidance Technique energy fluctuations from her body. Not only her, but hundreds of maids in this [Jin Kings Trading Building] were all like this. Song Chi even sensed Fourth Rank life energy fluctuations from several seemingly higher-ranking maids. For this, he could only marvel at the grand scale of the Empires high-ranking individuals. Understanding that the entire Song familys Third Rank Torch Captains only numbered in their thousands, here, a trading building alone has hundreds of maids at this level. Sir, the Neutron Star Remains is priced at 1 strand of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin. Although Song Chi felt this price was somewhat steep, he didnt hesitate to purchase the Neutron Star Remains. This was because, at that moment, deep within his brow, the miniature form of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was shaking violently, indicating the desire of the now-evolved Gold Quality [Neutron Star Core Armor]. Chapter 1099 - 583: Xian Qin Central 36 River Systems This piece of Neutron Star Remains was undeniably bought by him. However, Song Chi didn''t rush to let the [Neutron Star Core Armor] devour it. After evolving to the Golden Sanctuary Quality, he encountered new Neutron Star Remains for the first time. Now, the [Neutron Star Core Armor] shows a strong desire to devour, indicating that [Neutron Star Core Armor] itself still has the potential to evolve to the Black Ultimate quality. This is undoubtedly great news. But Song Chi also understands, the [Neutron Star Core Armor] that evolved a second time requires 10 pieces of Neutron Star Remains. This next evolution will certainly require even more, so after acquiring this piece of remains, he directly inquired: "Is there any more Neutron Star Remains in the shop?" "Yes, sir, how many do you need?" Facing the response from the maid beside him, Song Chi raised an eyebrow upon hearing these words, it seemed like there was more than one. "I''ll take as many as you have!" ... Half an hour later, when Song Chi stepped out of [Jin King''s Trading Building] again, he was in a very good mood because just from this [Jin Wang''s Shop], he secured three pieces of Neutron Star Remains. Just as he was about to head to another large shop, he stopped. "Intelligent Brain, how long has it been since we arrived at [Xianqin Dragon Court City] until now?" With his thoughts transmitted through the Ancestral Torch Aperture, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain from the mini form of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong quickly replied. [4 hours, 12 minutes, 27 seconds!] "It has already exceeded four hours, so that means we can stay in the city for at most another dozen hours..." Thinking of this, Song Chi stopped in his tracks. This dispelled his idea of slowly searching through each shop. The scale of [Xianqin Dragon Court City] is here, even if not wasting a second, searching each shop at the fastest speed, it''s not possible to browse more than a dozen shops in less than a day. At most dozens. Yet are there not tens of thousands of shops in the city? Considering this point, Song Chi thought of another method. He stood on the spot, linking his spiritual mind to the Seed of Torch, and upon connecting to the local network of Xianqin Dragon Court City, he spent a high price to pin a post on the Torch Network''s forum. [Seeking high-priced purchase of Neutron Star Remains, Antimatter Source, Time Fragments, Seventh-Level Starry Sky Plant Heart and various other resources, time limited to today!!!] Beneath the attention-grabbing post title was the detailed purchase price carefully listed by Song Chi. Neutron Star Remains 3 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin per piece Antimatter Source 10 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin per piece Time Fragments 3 strands of Sixth Rank Floating Land Origin per piece Chaos Qi 10 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin per strand ... In short, his offered prices are at least three times the market price in [Xianqin Dragon Court City]. As for whether it would have any effects? This truly does not need to worry; although many people in the city have impressive backgrounds, do not forget that it also houses billions of Immortal Qin Royal Family members. The Heavenly Pillar family certainly has amazing resources, but that doesn''t mean millions of their family members can all enjoy this bounty, naturally, there are also those poor and destitute. A dozen hours later, when Song Wujiang and Song Yan arrived at the city gate one after another, what they saw was the crowded right side of the city gate. "Little Pool?" "He came!" Upon hearing the call from the ancestor, Song Chi formally ended this acquisition. After finally squeezing through the crowd, the three summoned their warships and soared into the sky. Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, Song Chi operated the warship at full speed, while also tallying up the harvest from the past dozen hours in his mind. Undoubtedly, [Xianqin Dragon Court City] is the gathering place of elites for the entire Immortal Qin Dynasty. Rare resources hard to find on other Floating Lands can all be found here. In merely a dozen hours, he successfully acquired 21 pieces of Neutron Star Remains, nearly ten pieces of Antimatter Source, and hundreds of Time Fragments. Unfortunately, the Seventh-Level Starry Sky Plant Heart that can help [Silver Apple Mother Tree] advance to the seventh rank, and the Chaos Qi that can repair [Dragon Whale Hall], were not encountered. But Song Chi knows, it''s not because [Xianqin Dragon Court City] doesn''t have them, but rather his previous offer wasn''t enticing enough for people to sell. Seventh-Level Starry Sky Plant Heart, this is a life-extending sacred object, said to extend life by a thousand years per piece. Chaos Qi can permanently enhance a creature''s comprehension, it is a super-strategic level resource. Precisely for this reason, these two items are hard to be simply traded with Floating Land Origin. If traded with a Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit], perhaps there''s a possibility, but unfortunately, Song Chi''s Sixth Rank [Time Realm Fruit] was already traded out, and the family''s piece was used to acquire that [Dark Star Mysterious Turtle Armor]. Currently, the cultivation secret realm''s Sixth Rank Time Realm Tree is again bearing fruit, but it will take a while for them to mature fully. Moreover, even if he happened to have one right now, he would likely not use it for trade. After all, the attraction of [Time Realm Fruit], especially those at Sixth Rank or higher, is too great. Although with the current strength of the Song Family, they can protect the exposed Sixth Rank [Time Realm Tree], there is a prerequisite, it must be in their own territory in the Heavenly Disk Galaxy. What place is this at present? Captains with strong backgrounds are everywhere; if an alternative idea arises in them, unexpected occurrences might happen along their returning path. ... The first step of the return plan selected by the three was to transmit via the far-distance Star Gate transmission base above [Immortal Qin Continent]. Chapter 1100: 583: Xian Qin Central 36 River Systems_2 Chapter 1100: Chapter 583: Xian Qin Central 36 River Systems_2 The waiting time required for this is quite long, taking a full three months. Its only because of the reputation of the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] star-annihilating starship, otherwise, even a Torch warship of the Fearless Ship level would have to wait one or two years. As for why not return directly through the Zhu Tian Ruins Market? Currently, they are still on the [Immortal Qin Continent], where the monitoring of the Sky Pillar Ying Clan is ubiquitous. If they were to just disappear directly, it wouldnt be long before they draw the attention of the imperial authorities. Three months later, the three warships successfully left the [Immortal Qin Continent] and entered the [Handan River System], one of the central thirty-six river systems encircling the [Immortal Qin Continent]. As one of the thirty-six central river systems of Immortal Qin, the [Handan River System] was developed earlier than the [Eastern Border River System], but its capital floating land, [Handan Continent], is not much different from [Eastern Floating Land], both being eighth-level peak floating lands and not yet reaching the ninth level. It is not that the Torch Royal Courts management capability in the [Handan River System] is inferior to that of the [Eastern Floating Land], but rather that the chasm between an eighth-rank floating land and a ninth-level floating land is as vast as the sky, and crossing it is extremely difficult. Upon knowing that the [Handan Continent] below is also an eighth-level peak floating land and has not reached the ninth level, Song Yan, aboard the [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea], suddenly asked a question. Ancestor, aside from the [Immortal Qin Continent], are there any other ninth-level life-type floating lands in the Immortal Qin Divine Dynasty? To this question, Song Wujiang evidently had some understanding, and soon replied: Of course, for example, the Langya Continent in the [Langya River System] is a ninth-level floating land. Although it is just an ordinary ninth-level floating land with a diameter of less than two million light-years, it alone has spawned two top-tier giant gate clans of the Immortal Qin Divine Dynasty, the Meng Family and the Wang Family. Besides, the Immortal Qin Divine Dynasty has one more ninth-level life floating land. Overall, there are three ninth-level floating lands in the Divine Dynasty. After learning some information from the ancestor, the three of them did not linger on the [Handan Floating Land]. Half a month later, the three warships jumped over more than three hundred thousand light-years and then returned to the Golden Disk River System via the Zhu Tian Ruins Market through a hidden asteroid belt. Yes, it was the Golden Disk River System, more specifically, the Chigu Continent within it. This was a spatial anchor point that Song Chi had set up in advance to ensure they could return within two years. Ancestor, this is a subcomponent of a projection component from my flagship, you can activate this subcomponent after handling matters over here with the Luo family. Grandson will come to welcome you, also take this [Ruin Market Projection Rank] with you... Before the ancestor was about to head to Chigu Continent, Song Chi took out a [Projection Emperor Stone], which is a subcomponent of the [Void Sea Projection Emperor Tomb], capable of timely projection even across millions of light-years. Of course, a part of the reason is the worry of unexpected situations over here, especially facing the covert targeting from multiple immortal forces of the Tianqi Kingdom. If truly calculated by special means, the ancestor can summon the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong projection for combat assistance, with its current combat power, if not to defeat head-on, at least it can hold off a star-annihilating ship without any problem. And the [Ruin Market Projection Rank] is purely for emergencies; its believed that the ancestor wouldnt act rashly unless in a critical one-in-ten-thousand situation. Apart from Song Chi, Song Yan also took out a special component, named [Thousand Mechanism Escape Talisman], a unique-feature silver component with a single ability, to randomly escape one hundred thousand light-years in a direction after activation, ignoring spatial blockades, warship bindings, forbidden magic domains, and other restrictive techniques, considered a top-rank life-preserving component. ... Of course, before heading to Chigu Continent, Song Wujiang also handed out 15 shares of Dominant True Spirit to Song Chi and another, distributing portions from the 50 shares he previously received from the [Torch Ancestral Court] of the Immortal Qin. The two, in dire need of this item, did not refuse. As they watched the [Dinghai Dragon Steed] gradually sail towards the distant end of the sixth-level peak Chigu Continent, Song Chi and the other disappeared again in the asteroid belt through the market transit. Dragon Spine Continent, Green Moon Manor. The Fearless Ship [Fiery Flame Boiling Sea] slowly ascended into the sky, and after seeing off his elder brother Song Yan, Song Chi turned and entered the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. In the free stall zone, as the brilliance flowed between the brows, the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was summoned. Rushing onto the warship, he immediately took out the 21 pieces of neutron star remains. Followed by flashes of golden light. Several hours later, the 21 pieces of neutron star remains were completely devoured and fused, and upon examination, there was indeed a slight change in their component attributes compared to before. Neutron Star Core Armor lv80 Quality: Gold (21/30) ... So it requires 30 pieces, which is within an acceptable range... Seeing the (21/30) notation in the Quality section, Song Chi breathed a sigh of relief. He feared needing 50 pieces, or even 100, as such numbers would require a very long time to gather. Currently, only 9 more are needed, and with some luck, it shouldnt take long for the [Neutron Star Core Armor] to evolve again. Afterwards, he also fused several Antimatter Sources into the [Antimatter Energy Evolution Engine] component, advancing the evolution progress to 30%, nearly a third, after consuming these Antimatter Sources. Additionally, Song Chi spent some Titanium Crystal, and a Seventh-Order Sovereign True Spirit, to enhance the [Soul Devouring Altar] component from lv60 to lv70. As for reaching the eighth rank, he pondered briefly and decided to halt the enhancement. Realistically, the speed of accumulating during the soul-devouring stage between the seventh and eighth-rank [Soul Devouring Altar] shows some discrepancy, but not significantly so. If he had excess Dominant True Spirits, perhaps he wouldnt mind this detail, but evidently, this isnt the case now. Presently, he has only over ten Seventh-Order Sovereign True Spirits, just sufficient to enhance one component to the eighth rank. And for that component, he had already made a choice. [Heavenly Eye] As the eyes of a Torch warship, the importance of the sky patrol radar is self-evident. Quickly, the [Heavenly Eye] component was enhanced to lv80. Heavenly Eye lv80 Quality: Gold Feature: Peeping Spirit Eyes Feature 2: Detection Priority +7000 Feature 3: Spiritual Detection Feature 4: Full-view 3D God Perspective Feature 5: Heavenly Eye Consumption: 1800/s (Spectral Energy Points) Detection Range: 180 light-years Precision: 6000 ... {Full-view 3D God Perspective: Consumes 300,000 Spectral Energy Points, enabling the Sky Patrol Radar to temporarily enter a 3D God Perspective interface, allowing real-time observation of comprehensive situational changes within a specified area, lasting 50 minutes, with a cooldown time of 6 hours.} {Heavenly Eye: Consumes 500,000 Spectral Energy Points, capable of cross-stellar detection of a designated area without being affected by spatial blockades, magic energy shielding, super magnetic interference, etc., with a current maximum detectable distance of 10,000 light-years, lasting 24 hours, with a cooldown time of 240 hours.} With this component enhanced to the eighth rank, its regular detection distance has reached nearly two hundred light-years, and when factoring in the Transposition Star Chart Collector feature, it can collect star charts within tens of thousands of light-years in one go. Additionally, the Heavenly Eye long-distance peeping features farthest acting distance surged to 10,000 light-years, making it absolutely secure for any secretive activities in the future. After enhancing the two components, without saying, the Dominant True Spirit is used up, but there is still plenty of previously high-priced Titanium Crystal bought from the [Xianqin Dragon Court City], and not short on Seventh-Order Floating Land Origins either. Though now capable of synthesizing only 1 strand of Seventh-Order Floating Land Origin per month, over the decades at least a few hundred strands have accumulated, with nearly two hundred strands in stock now. The critical one is the Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin, more scarce than the Seventh-Order Floating Land Origin. Putting away the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, Song Chi turned and headed inside the market. Previously in a rush to travel, the new round of market transactions hadnt been initiated, now with time to spare, its just right for conducting market transactions. Chapter 1101: 584: Ruins Market Trading Resumes and the [Sea Emperor Ring] Chapter 1101: Chapter 584: Ruins Market Trading Resumes and the [Sea Emperor Ring] Buzz buzz buzz! After intense spatial fluctuations, a multitude of white light dots soared into the sky, launched towards the distant alien starry sea. Soon, numerous vortex portals emerged at the entrance of the Ruins Market. The Ruins Market level has now reached lv62, setting a new record for the number of space gates it can deploy. Taking advantage of the moment when the Ruins Market just opened and no Starry Sea Alien Race had entered yet, Song Chi merged his spirit into the [Oddity Exchange Shop] below. It could be seen that the number of oddities in this [Oddity Exchange Shop] has already exceeded ten thousand, with white and blue oddities making up the majority, but purple oddities also surpassing ten thousand, orange oddities over two thousand, and red oddities several hundred, even silver legendary oddities exceed 50. Looking at this dazzling array of oddities, a sense of pride welled up within him. This is the capital he has accumulated over more than four centuries, and selling all these oddities would undoubtedly yield an extraordinarily large fortune. Of course, the most striking ones are the oddities placed in the most prominent location of the shop. Among them are not only Golden Sanctuary oddities but also black supreme quality oddities. Black: [Light and Shadow Tomb] Gold: [Starlight Compass] [Fire Glass Armor] [Red Wheel Flame] [Star Spirit Jade] [Yun Kong Stone] Just these few oddities drive every Starry Sea Alien Race entering mad with desire. ... Time flows, and in a blink, several hours have passed. After a few hours of buffering, Starry Sea Alien Race numbers in the Ruins Market have already exceeded ten thousand. Originally, Song Chi was particularly anticipating these Starry Sea Alien Races entering for the first time, as he observed several Starry Sea Alien Races possessing notable talents during this transaction. Among them were the Ancient Dwarf Clan, Golden Orcs, and others. These two species are counted among the most renowned races in the Shattered Starry Sea; the Ancient Dwarf Clan possesses unimaginable forging talent. Legend has it, they hold forging secrets capable of stably creating specific Starry Sea Oddities, being one of the primary races producing high-rank oddities in the Shattered Starry Sea. As for Golden Orcs, a variant among Orcs, it is said that an orc once fortunately consumed the flesh and blood of a high-rank golden giant, fusing and refining part of the golden giants powerful bloodline, leading to the birth of the Golden Orc race. Orcs naturally have fearless combat characteristics, combined with the exceptional physique of golden giants, resulting in the Golden Orcs, a remarkable advanced civilization. Ironically, it wasnt these newly arrived Starry Sea Alien Races that brought him surprise midway but rather an old guest of the Ruins Market for hundreds of years. Seeing De Guen briskly walking into the Oddity Exchange Shop, Song Chi was slightly surprised. This deep sea Naga from the North Sea Royal Court, although already promoted to fourth rank, hasnt made many other moves in the past few centuries. Yet, this time, he sensed a difference from his grave expression. Before he could ponder more, De Guen quickly spoke upon entering the Oddity Exchange Shop. Great [Ruins Market Lord], your loyal follower, Deep Sea Naga De Guen, pleads for your protection! Upon hearing this, Song Chi quickly responded. [Whats the matter?] Heres the thing, our North Sea Naga Tribe... De Guen explained the matter swiftly, letting Song Chi understand the broad outline. Turns out, the North Sea Naga Tribe he belonged to was being coerced by several other Naga royal courts to go to battle against the Deep Sea Black Line Whale Clan. Regarding this, he had heard De Guen mention it before, though that was hundreds of years ago when De Guen said their Naga tribe was about to wage war with the Deep Sea Black Line Whale Clan, yet its surprising that only now, after hundreds of years, the war has officially begun. Then De Guen explained further, and Song Chi comprehensively understood. The Black Line Whale Clan had been peaceful for hundreds of years, but the Whale King of the Deep Sea Black Line Whale Clan was attempting to ascend to the Sea Emperor realm. The outbreak of this war was due to the Whale Kings successful promotion to Seventh Rank Sea Emperor. Because of this, the formerly slightly disadvantaged Deep Sea Nagas now face extreme challenges. In a recent several royal courts meeting, the other royal courts decided to have their oldest Sixth Rank Naga try to fully ascend to Seventh Rank, which would take time for buffering, so naturally, the weakest North Sea Royal Court was pushed forward to directly face the Deep Sea Black Line Whale Clans offensive. According to De Guen, the other royal courts were deeply prepared to let the North Sea Royal Court use its own lives to buy them time. ... Having understood this, Song Chi pondered for a moment, then replied again. [As a Ruins Market elder, you should know the trading rules!] Seeing the law text displayed on the projection screen in the center of the shop, De Guen paused for a moment, then took out a storage capsule. When the storage capsule opened, Song Chi saw a fleeting golden glow. Soon, he saw the full appearance of this item emitting golden light. [Oddity: Sea Emperor Ring] [Quality: Gold] [Convertible: {Sea Emperor Ring}] [Note: An ocean treasure nurtured within the depths, containing boundless deep-sea power within.] ... Sea Emperor Ring lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Water Source Affinity Feature 2: In water environment, increases loading warship speed by 140% Feature 3: Water Resistance +1000 Feature 4: Deep Sea Blessing Feature 5: Sea Emperor Dominator True Spirit Protection Consumption: 200/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: The loaded warship can freely navigate in the water environment. No need for charge and buffer Upgrade Requirement: 200 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 20000 Spectral Energy Points Note: This component requires 5 slots {Water Source Affinity: The loaded warship gains a water source affinity aura, increasing combat power by 20% in water environments.} {Deep Sea Blessing: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points to bestow blessings on two designated friendly units, increasing combat power by 20% in water environments, lasting 6 hours, with a cooldown of 720 hours.} {Sea Emperor Dominator True Spirit Protection: Consumes 100,000 Spectral Energy Points to summon an Eighth Rank Sea Emperor Dominator True Spirit to protect oneself. All designated friendly units within the Domination range of the Sea Emperor True Spirit can enjoy 80% of the protection effect, lasting 30 minutes, with a cooldown of five years.} This component is clearly a typical water attribute True Spirit protection component, not suitable for himself. However, this doesnt affect the components value. A True Spirit protection component is a life-saving component, and its group-oriented. Although it cannot protect too many warships, its value is self-evident. So after a moment of consideration, he agreed. [Yes!] Soon, a golden [Ruins Market Projection Rank] appeared in front of De Guen. After he took it, a new line of Law Text appeared on the projection screen in front of him. [From today, you can keep this [Ruins Market Projection Rank] for five hundred years. During these five hundred years, you have five chances to summon the main projection.] After that, Song Chi casually waved his hand and collected this [Sea Emperor Ring] into his hand. He had some ideas regarding the handling of this component. Firstly, the family is out of the question. Few in his clan walk the path of the Law of Water, and there is no one above Fourth Rank. Song Chi planned to post the attributes of this component in the [Shaking Light Star Order Group Chat] after the Ruins Market trade ended, as there seemed to be members in the tower who followed the Law of Water. Of course, even if no one wants it in the end, he can still exchange it with the Star Tower Mall. After all, the mall does not discount, so he can exchange the Star Tower Mall Points for other golden components. If he remembers correctly, there are several golden components available in the Star Tower Mall. ... Time passed, and the Ruins Market trade quickly came to an end. Song Chi was satisfied that in the end, both the Ancient Dwarf Clan and the Golden Orc exchanged a [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. Although they didnt bring out any great surprises this time, Song Chi could see that the forces behind them were quite remarkable, potentially bringing him surprises in the future. ... After the Ruins Market trade ended, Song Chi counted his gains and immediately returned to the Dragon Spine Continent. Shaking Light Star Order Group Chat #32 Waking of Insects: Golden True Spirit protection component [Sea Emperor Ring], with the component attribute chart JPG! #32 Waking of Insects: Is there anyone who needs this type of component? If so, you can trade items for it! These consecutive messages revived the group chat that had been quiet for some time. #16 Lan Cang: I want it, but Im not sure if I have anything that Waking of Insects would be interested in. #32 Waking of Insects: Its fine, just bring it out. Even if not, I will later exchange it with the Star Tower Mall, and Brother Lan Cang can use mall points for the exchange. #16 Lan Cang: Alright! After saying that, both Lan Cang and Song Chi logged into the Star Tower one after another. When they met at the Star Tower, Lan Cang brought out several items. Among them were the Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin, Golden Energy Shield, Seventh Rank Dominator True Spirit, and others. Lan Cang had been a member of the Star Tower several hundred years earlier than Song Chi and was already over a thousand years old, being a Fearless Captain. Since he could become a member of the Shaking Light Star Tower, it proved that his combat power among same-rank Torch Captains was quite high, and considering the potential background, the items brought out held significant value. Not to mention the Eighth Rank Floating Land Origin and Seventh Rank Dominator True Spirit that Song Chi urgently needed, his attention mainly focused on a special golden component that Lan Cang brought out. This component was called [Mirror Image Splitting]. Mirror Image Splitting lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Mirror Image Splitting ... Chapter 1102 - 585: Gold Mirror Image Splitting Sure, here is the translation of the provided text: ```html This component is very peculiar, possessing a special mirror image capability and can also rebound external damage. The key point is that it is quite compatible with the Major Achievement Light Law that is governed. Mirror Image Splitting lv0 Quality: Gold Feature: Mirror Image Splitting Feature 2: Can raise quality of mirrored components by one rank Feature 3: Light Resistance +1000 Feature 4: Rich in mirror light within the loaded warship, enhancing comprehension efficiency of the Law of Light by 140% Feature 5: Mirror Refraction Consumption: 100/s (Spectral Energy Points) Effect: The loaded warship can automatically adjust its body and energy shield light effect according to the environment, greatly reducing the warship''s presence. No need for charge or buffer Upgrade Requirement: 100 strands of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 10,000 Spectral Energy Points, 1 Mirror Light Stone Note: This component occupies 5 slot positions {Mirror Image Splitting: Consumes 300,000 Spectral Energy Points, replicates a physical mirror image warship using the loaded warship as a template. The mirror image warship includes all black parts (Gold+1) and below quality of the loaded warship. Within a radius of 1000 Light-Years of the loaded warship, the captain can conduct real-time remote control of the mirror image warship. If the captain does not actively cancel or the mirror image warship is not destroyed, it can persistently exist. After cancellation or destruction, it requires a 10-year buffer to reactivate.} {Mirror Refraction: The loaded warship will carry a refraction halo, reflecting 10% of the attack power back to the attacker when subjected to external energy attribute attacks.} After reading the detailed attributes of the component, Song Chi quickly made a decision. "Lan Cang, let''s go with this [Mirror Image Splitting]!" The reason for making such a quick decision is not only because this component is indeed compatible with himself, but also because Song Chi thought of another use of its "Mirror Image Splitting" feature. The impending full-scale war between two river system communities will definitely be unimaginably dangerous. In such a situation, to ensure his own safety, he will most likely accompany the main force and not venture out alone. But if he can equip this component, he can completely use the mirror image splitting method as a substitute later, ensuring his own safety while secretly exploring and scavenging, which is simply perfect. The key is that this "Mirror Image Splitting" can mirror nearly all the components of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, only [Time Chessboard] is not included, thus the combat power of the mirror image warship is also guaranteed, and acting covertly will undoubtedly yield great benefits. This transaction was completely satisfactory for both. Although this [Mirror Image Splitting] component is of Top-Rank, for Lan Cang walking the path of Law of Water, the compatibility is far inferior to [Sea Emperor Ring], and the same goes for Song Chi. However, after obtaining this [Mirror Image Splitting] component, Song Chi faces another problem. Currently, he only has 4 pieces of Seventh Rank Dominant True Spirit in hand, which is not enough to strengthen [Mirror Image Splitting] to Eighth Rank. As a result, it will not be able to mirror components that were strengthened to Eighth Rank. ... Zhu Tian Ruins Market, Divine Country Player Trading Space. After leaving the Shaking Light Star Tower, Song Chi immediately entered this fully populated trading space of wondrous odds for five million players. On the player mission handling light screen at the center of the trading space, under the gaze of thousands of Divine Country players, the issuing side of the screen started to change. Soon, a brand new mission replaced the previous [War Supplies Acquisition Task]. Of course, this does not mean that [War Supplies Acquisition Task] was revoked by Song Chi, but was pushed down to the second in the mission list, its top position being taken by the newly released task. "Look, the Ruins Market Lord has released a new mission." "[Dominant True Spirit Acquisition Task], offering any Silver Legendary Oddity for every 10 pieces of Seventh Rank Dominant True Spirit turned in, and even a Golden Sanctuary Wondrous Oddity for every 200 pieces." "Indeed worthy of the Ruins Market Lord, issuing Silver and Gold quality oddities at the outset." "What is a Dominant True Spirit?" "You can consider it as the essence left by Starry Sea living beings of Seventh Rank after death!" "Seventh Rank Dominators? Hiss, would such great beings die too?" For a while, the entire Divine Country Player Trading Space was abuzz with discussions on this matter. Song Chi ignored them and did not linger in the trading space. Dominant True Spirit is something ordinary Starry Sea Alien Races certainly do not possess. The main sources would have to be the Dark Night Elf Tribe, Wizard Civilization, Divine Domain Continent''s Fifth Rank Half-Rodent People, including newly joined Golden Orcs, Ancient Dwarf Clan. Reaching a transaction in the short term seems improbable. Nonetheless, before leaving, Song Chi took away the war supplies accumulated over the period. Among millions of Divine Country players, even if only one hundred-thousandth of the alien race submitted war supplies daily, the accumulation over two years was astounding. Song Chi estimated, the war supplies acquired this time, if all sold according to the current market price, could easily earn a few million strands of Fourth and Fifth Rank Floating Land Origin, a remarkable profit. Zhu Tian Ruins Market, on the third floor of an inn, within a certain walking room. "Rest assured, master, I will sell off these war supplies at the fastest speed." Taking several Storage Capsules from Song Chi''s hands, Wang Zhen''s eyes were full of joy. Currently, war supplies are the most profitable items. Song Chi''s repeated entrustment of large volumes to him for sale clearly signified trust.